An Ackerman's secret

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"Hange this probably isn't a good idea." I whispered.

They shrugged me off as we slowly approached the cart titan from behind, listening to the two people on top of it speaking amongst each other.

"Uhm.." Hange got their attention.

The titan immediately turned around and leaped towards us with it's mouth wide open.

"Hold on a second!!" Hange held their arms out while I stood behind them, closing my eyes, waiting for my death.

It came to a stop and I finally opened my eyes after checking that I was still alive.

"Just don't eat me, okay?" Hange's voice was slightly shaky, "We're completely unarmed!"

Their gaze flickered over to Levi behind us.

"What? The guy over there? No need to worry. He's nothing more than a harmless man who refuses to die."

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They decided to hear us out and while Hange spoke to them, I walked over to Levi and pushed his little cart towards them so he can join in.

He sat up, his body and eyes looking exhausted.

"My goal.. is to kill Zeke. Our interests align. Theo Magath. Pieck Finger."

The man held a gun in his hand with a stern look on his face, "Levi Ackerman. It seems you have the strength to stand against the nine titans. But how do you expect to dodge one of bullets looking like that?"

I stiffened up at the thought of it, not liking this idea.

Levi seemed calm though.

"I can't dodge any bullets. But I'm presenting myself to an enemy in this sorry state. Shoot or listen. It's up to you."

Magath looked at me, "Mila Ivory. Your motive is the same as Ackerman's I'm guessing?"

"Not quite." I answered. "I simply want to put an end to this and save the people I love. I don't agree with Eren's intention's."

They paused before speaking again, "We'll listen before we shoot."

"You said you'd kill Zeke." Magath returned his attention to Levi, "Where is he now?"

Hange butted in, "My guess is that he's trying to win over Eren so he can use his royal blood. Well, win over the founding titan."

"Seems like you know it all, titan Doctor Hange." Pieck hardened her gaze. "Even more than Marley. Have you seen this founding titan for yourself?"

"I know it's unbelievably large, and that it seems impossible to conquer.. So.." They tightened their hand into a fist with a smile, "We just have to do this together. Let's combine forces. You get it, right?"

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I watched as Hange knocked on the window, trying to get Jean's attention who was sat down on the bed with his hands covering his ears.

My heart slightly broke seeing him look so miserable.

While they did, I turned around and scanned the city. The walls were gone. There was so much destruction.

It was bad.

"Jean. It's me." Hange spoke.

I peaked my head over their shoulder, "And me."

"We're waiting outside."

He eventually stood up and we backed away from the window, twisting around to face Mikasa who stared at me with sad eyes.