Trost (Part 1)

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Eren: This is it, YN.  This is where humanity fights back!

As if on queue, there was a deafening boom and a flash of light behind us.  We turned around, coming face to face with it.  The Colossal Titan.  Before I had time to react, a blast of hot air sent me flying off the wall.  I was too high up to grapple onto anything, so I resorted to plan B.

I don't know why I can't find a video or gif, but you know that scene in season 2 where Geto rings the doorbell and it explodes, and he bounces away in that Cursed Spirit like a ball?  YN does that.

The ball rolled to a stop and I stood up, just in time to watch another hole get kicked in the wall.

YN: Dammit.  I've gotta get to HQ...

I grappled onto a nearby building, but saw two young girls getting cornered by a titan.  I couldn't get there in time with my ODM gear... but I shouldn't risk being seen using Curses, right?  Fuck it.

The giant worm launched towards the titan, crushing its nape in its jaws and killing it

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The giant worm launched towards the titan, crushing its nape in its jaws and killing it.  I jumped down, landing behind the girls, who turned towards me.

YN: Hurry towards the inner wall.  They should be evacuating civilians there.

They thanked me and ran.  Once they were gone, I summoned Nue.  The curse picked me up, carrying me to the inner wall where I found Pixis and my mother talking.

YN: Commander Pixis, mom.

My mom ran over and hugged me as Pixis nodded.

Pixis: Please, call me Pixis.  I've known you long enough.  Regardless, YN, they're grouping the trainees and sending them out to fight off the titans.  However, I'm going to send you out alone to assist them... and I'm granting you permission to use your abilities in front of them.

My eyes widened and I turned to my mom, who nodded.

Kaori: If it's the best way for you to protect your comrades, then use your powers as you see fit.

I nodded, turning around and looking out over Trost.  There were already dozens of titans making their way into the city, and I watched as soldiers began to deploy from the main headquarters in the middle of the city.

YN: Then I'll give it my all.  Thank you, Pixis.

He smiled, nodding at me as I jumped off the wall, and Nue carried me out into the city.  I landed on a building in the middle of a group of titans, all of whom turned towards me.  I smirked as they all began to walk towards me.

YN: I can finally let loose a bit.

One of the titans tried to grab me, but I jumped out of the way, summoning Mahito.  He grinned, jumping towards the titan and grabbing its face, laughing.  The titan's head and neck exploded, drenching the street in blood.

Mahito: It's been so long since I got to come out!  It's good to see you again, YN!

I chuckled, swinging around and slashing out the napes of a few of the titans, before summoning Orochi.  The giant snake lunged forward, ripping out the napes of the other titans as I landed on a building and Mahito landed next to me.

Mahito: As much as I enjoy killing the titans, I miss our old world.

YN: Well, you probably remember it more vividly than I do.  I have Suguru's memories, but they're really foggy.

Mahito: I will say, Hanami likes it here a lot more.  There's way less pollution.

I chuckled at that.  Mahito grinned and vanished as I began grappling towards a building where a bunch of the other trainees were gathered.  When I landed there, Christa ran over to me with Ymir walking behind her.

Christa: YN!  I'm glad you're okay, where were you?

YN: When the wall was breached, Commander Pixis sent me out on my own to try and thin the numbers as they came in.

Ymir: All by yourself?

YN: Hey, I'm fine aren't I?  I killed about fifteen, but there's way too many.  As much as I hate to admit it... I think the best course of action would be to cut our losses and abandon Trost.  We should evacuate as many civilians as possible, and focus all our efforts into making sure the titans don't breach the gate.  If Wall Rose falls, humanity is doomed.

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