You are my Soul

☾hapter LXXV

Anelise's POV :

In the distance, numerous parachutes were dropped from airships, their descent accompanied by the thunderous roar of engines. There was no doubt that the battle had begun. As for Eren, he stood transformed into a formidable Titan, his colossal form ready to face the approaching threat. Across from him stood Galliard's equally massive Titan, their eyes locked in a tense confrontation.

" Porco !". Pieck shouted, raising her chained hand toward Galliard.

With a swift swipe of its claw, Galliard untied Pieck, inadvertently cutting her hand in the process. Pieck let out a piercing scream, but despite her agony, she managed to transform into a Titan. With Gabi clutched securely in its mouth, Pieck's Titan fled the scene, seeking safety from the impending clash between Eren and Galliard.

As the two Titans clashed, their mighty fists colliding in a symphony of destruction, doubts began to cloud my mind. Has Marley truly decided to launch a surprise attack ? It seemed reckless, given how little information they must have had. 

I couldn't help but ponder the motives behind this bold move, even as I watched the parachutes dotting the sky, hinting at the vastness of the enemy forces.

My thoughts were abruptly interrupted as Yelena's voice cut through the chaos, her urgency palpable," Eren! Can you hear me ? Please, come out of your Titan's body ! We need to hide you and Anelise indoors and utilize the power of the War Hammer to escape underground ! The odds are against you if you fight here !".

However, Eren seemed oblivious to Yelena's plea, defying her advice. The Titan leaped off the roof it was standing on, leaving Yelena standing there with her mouth agape, her disbelief etched on her face.

" Eren ?!". She exclaimed, her voice filled with a mix of concern and frustration.

I couldn't help but sigh, my gaze fixated on Eren's departure. 

" There's no point. As long as I've known him, Eren has never backed down from a battle. He's always jumped in, regardless of the consequences, and only retreats on the rarest of occasions". I remarked, my voice tinged with resignation.

My attention was suddenly drawn to a radiant light piercing through the cloudy sky. Reiner. The sight confirmed what I had suspected – we were now embarking on round three of this relentless conflict.

" Mobilize all units ! Hurry ! Protect Eren !". Yelena's voice boomed with authority, her command echoing across the chaotic battlefield.

I swiftly grabbed Yelena's arm, my determination evident in my grip," Give me Three-Dimensional Gear, now".

Yelena's eyes widened, taken aback by my sudden assertiveness," What ?! But...".

" I don't want to hear your 'whats' and 'buts.' I've already made it clear that I won't let Eren down. So untie me and give me the damn gear, do you hear me ?!". I retorted firmly, my resolve unyielding.

Yelena hesitated for a moment, her gaze searching mine for any sign of doubt. After a brief pause, she nodded, acknowledging the intensity of my conviction. Leading the way, she guided me toward the storage area where the three-dimensional gear was kept. 

A sense of anticipation washed over me, and an involuntary smile crept onto my face. It had been quite some time since I had ventured out onto the battlefield like this.

As I geared up, strapping the equipment onto my body with practiced precision, a surge of adrenaline coursed through my veins. I was ready. Ready to face the impending clash, ready to stand beside Eren, and ready to fight for our survival. 

Third person POV :

As Pieck's Titan led Gabi away, she could see that Eren's Titan was hurtling towards the Armored Titan at full speed, their clash imminent. The sight filled Gabi with a mix of awe and anxiety, realizing the gravity of the situation.