𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒇 | A Yeager Story

[05] Battle for Trost part 1

Mina's POV

Morning came, and a large crowd gathered on the main street here at Wall Rose. Armin was still telling me about the things that happened yesterday when I was out when the crowd suddenly began to cheer.

"They're here!"

"The main force of the Survey Corps!"

"Captain Erwin! Kill the Titans for us!"

"Look! It's Captain Levi!"

That line was all it took for me to stand on my tip toes just to see humanity's strongest soldier. Mikasa was curious about why I was suddenly showing interest, but I couldn't tell her that I was curious about what he looked like before I met him in the second world.

And yes, I know that the 'Levi' here is completely different from the captain that I knew, but if he was still the same, then I have no reason to avoid him. Having connections isn't exactly a bad thing, and I would need more of it if I wanted to achieve the ending that would satisfy everyone in this world.

Glancing upwards, there I saw his face full of irritation. I couldn't help but chuckle at how obvious he was.

"This is different from five years ago," Eren commented, his eyes proud and merry. "There are so many people who have high hopes for the Survey Corps."

"Everyone's cheered up!" A trainee with light brown hair, Hannah, if I recall correctly, commented. "There haven't been any problems for five years."

"And they've improved the fixed cannons." Franz, the guy behind her, added, his face blushing after looking at the woman before him. "Maybe the big Titans won't come again!"

This angered Eren to some extent. "You can't seriously believe that, you stupid lovebirds!"

I sighed, eventually hearing the stuttered response of the couple. However, if I remember correctly-

One of them will die today.

I bid Mikasa farewell and promised to meet up later before making my way toward the wall.

The Battle for Trost is today. This will also be marked as the day when Paradis first discovered the Titan shifting ability. I know that my father will get through this, but I can't help but worry that something might go wrong.

"Oi Mina!" The sound of his voice made me pause in my steps as I waited for Eren to catch up. "You should have waited for me."

I faked a laugh. "Sorry, I guess I ate something wrong earlier."

"Hmm, is that so?"

Upon reaching the top of the wall where our team was gathered, I knew that time was running out. The clock was already ticking, and the fight between Titans and humans would begin any second now. However, before my vision would be filled with blood and chaos, I wanted to savor the last moment, at least, where I'd see my father relax, even just for a moment.

I gazed in their direction and saw his shocked face after hearing about Connie joining the Survey Corps. Another one added to my collection of memorable images.

"But you were so eager to join the Military Police!"

Connie grumbled as a response, not knowing how to formulate his words.

I grinned, remembering what Armin had told me earlier. I stepped closer to Eren and whispered loudly enough for everyone to hear. "Your speech probably affected him, Eren."

Connie flinched as he faced me with a blush on his face. "Shut up! I-it was my own decision."

The group laughed before Thomas decided to continue the said topic. "No need to feel embarrassed. It isn't just you."