Complications Throughout Generations

Chapter 34

Levi's POV:

Falco had learned that he was able to transform himself into a bird. I'm not asking any questions. But I'm currently on his back right now. Reiner was angry that Gabi had showed up but then she explained how his transformation was too much for their boat.

"We need a plan." Mikasa said.

"One group will rescue Armin. We can use the Colossal Titan's explosion. The other will go after Eren and attack the nape at the same time. We'll split into two and do it simultaneously."

"But Captain..."

"We're not in a place where we can be concerned about Eren anymore. I know I wasn't. Neither should you be."

"But..."

"But?" Connie shouted at Mikasa. "What but? We would've died if it weren't for this flying miracle that we're on right now!"

I wish we didn't have to kill Eren. That's where me and Mikasa's love for Eren differentiate. I know what he wants. It's to be free. But that freedom is only through death like he said. Mikasa thinks she can change him. I learned the hard way. You can't. You can't change Eren.

"There was...a lot I wanted to tell that idiot," I started. I clenched my jaw, hoping not to get too emotional. I wouldn't cry in front of these brats but sometimes my voice fails me. "God damn it."

"I don't wanna give up on Eren." Connie said to Mikasa. "But it's my fault that the captain can't even fight now!" He started to cry. I don't blame him. Humanity's strongest soldier is now as useful as a heap of trash.

Gabi then explained to us what happened when she shot Eren's head off. That's going to be a personal grudge held by myself but I won't admit that to anyone. The best way to get to Eren was by Falco going straight for him. We're going to try this again. But this time we have Gabi, Falco, and Annie.

"Speed up, Falco!" Reiner shouted. When we were close enough, Reiner and Jean jumped down.

"Jean!" Mikasa exclaimed. If we make it out alive, something tells me that's going to happen. Even though it was the worst time to think things like this, I smiled at the thought that Mikasa and Jean will definitely end up together and I'll either die here or die alone. Now that I look like a monster, I can guarantee you this face isn't getting any attention anymore.

"Don't die on us!" Connie shouted as Reiner followed Jean and then turned himself into the Armored Titan once more. Once we flew to another angle, Connie, Annie, and Mikasa jumped down. Leaving me and Gabi.

"I can give us cover with this anti-Titan rifle." Stupid kid.

"You won't kill any of these Titans like that." I scanned around to try and spot Zeke. Where are you? I won't give up. But then I remembered that I'm actually a cripple this time. My leg is hanging on by a thread. Even if I did find him though, I'd just be a burden in this state. My mind drifted off to Erwin. My commander. I never wanted to disappoint him. I always trusted him, always went through with all of his orders. But for some reason his final order is the one that I just can't. I can't help but think of all the things we talked about. A perfect world with no Titans. Devoting our hearts to the cause. How maybe one day we would be the reason for that perfect world that we dreamt of. Would this have been different if I didn't listen to him and picked him over Armin? Probably yes. But thinking now, I have no regrets. That damn kid has brought us so far. He's only been commander for a short time but he's a leader. That shy brat has grown into a hero. If anything, he's been an inspiration to me.