Cost Of War (Pieck x reader)

The Warriors

3rd Pov

"Incredible. They're even stronger than expected." The Marleyan General stated. This was another battle against the Mideast, where Marley was taking more land. This is also the battle where they tested their new warrior unit. The unit they would use to finally take the founding titan.

"The female titan. Its greatest strength is its versatility. Not only does she boast a combination of both high mobility and endurance, it's hardened strikes are incredibly destructive. It's also able to summon pure titans, though its range is limited. Leonhardt is perfect." The General explained as they watched the female titan run through enemy lines, destroying a enemy tower with a single kick.

"The armored titan naturally specializes in defence. But if it charges at full speed, it can break through gates and walls alike. As Marley's shield, it needs to stand tall when fighting is the thickest. It suits Braun's tenacious spirit." The armored blocked many bullets and artillery shots fired at it, without taking damage, showing it's indestructible armor.

"The jaw titan is an assault weapon. It's as speedy as it is small. With powerful claws and teeth that can crush almost anything. Marcel's sharp enough to keep up with it." The jaw titan ran around the enemies, going for a railroad and crushing it in it's hardened teeth.

"The beast titan is more potent than ever. It's large and strong, but more importantly, it can outperform an artillery unit with nothing but a fistful of rock. What's more, it's greatest power lies in it's blood." The beast easily took out a concentration of soldiers with a single throw. Destroying them all.

"The cart titans outstanding endurance makes it well suited for lengthy missions on the field. Because it can hold its form for days on end, we even enhanced it with special equipment. Pieck's superior judgment will serve well here." The cart snuck behind enemy lines through the ocean, and with it's armor destroyed more enemies.

"The war hammer titan is a mix between a defensive wall, and a destructive weapon. Even with its slow speed and armor covering its entire body, it's strength is unparalleled. But, it's next ability, the ability to form almost anything out of titan hardening makes it even stronger. With it having the choice between close range and long range weapons, it can dish out devastating attacks from almost anywhere on the battlefield. Y/N's physical strength, and endurance will help him use this titan in battle." The war hammer destroyed multiple buildings using an axe, swinging and ripping apart anything in it's path.

"Finally, there's the colossal titan. It is a god of destruction. We trust that Hoover can handle it." The colossal with one transformation, wiped out an entire city full of soldiers and civilians.

"I feel bad for those island devils. That monster will appear from thin air and start killing them someday." The officer stated as the Marleyan soldiers watched the colossal's explosion.

"We've been training the members of this warrior unit since they were practically infants, and, it's clear that they're stronger for it. But why send these children to take the founding titan? Frankly I think it's a bit insane." The commander asked his general.

"You think so? I'm not so sure. We did just watch these children bring a nation to its knees."

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"It makes no sense!" Porco yelled as he cornered Reiner against a wall. The others have just gotten their titan powers, and have trained and even used them against the Mideast. And they picked five of us for a mission. Me, Reiner, Annie, Bertholdt, and Marcel. Pieck and Zeke were instructed that they would stay back and defend Marley. 

"You're obviously at the bottom of the group! So why would they pick you?!"

"Heh. Haven't you figured it out? You're at the bottom, Pock." Reiner taunted him, forcing Marcel to hold him back. 

"Porco stop! Calm down, you don't want to defy the brass!" Marcel warned his brother, causing him to fall down to his knees and cry.

"Reiner, I'm sorry." Marcel suddenly apologized for something as he left the building, the rest of us following. We had a little bit of time before we would be sent on our mission so we all went our separate ways for a bit. I had no where to go so I just wandered around Liberio until I came across

"Pieck?" I asked as I saw her and a man, probably her dad. Throughout the time that we were in training, me and Pieck became close friends. Of course, I was friends with everyone but me and Pieck were the closest. Me and Pieck were also the only people Annie constantly talked too, because apparently Pieck and Annie were bunkmates before they got chosen as candidates, so they became friends eventually. 

"Hey Y/N." She greeted me simply before turning back to the man.

"Ah, you must be Y/N." The man said as he had a small smile on his face.

"My daughter always talks about-"

"Dad!" Pieck interrupted her father as he just laughed.

"Come, sit with us." Mr. Finger said to me as I nodded, taking a seat next to him. Now that I was closer to him, I could see that his face was slightly pale, and his eyes were slightly red.

"Here, your medicine." Pieck said as she took some pills from a bottle and handed it to her dad, as he just swallowed the two pills.

"So, what titan did you inherit?" Mr. Finger asked me.

"I have the war hammer. The titan Marley just got a hold of."

"Ah. I heard that titan was one of the most powerful."

"It is, but it's very tiring to use. Having to make all those different things."

"Wait, Y/N, aren't you leaving for the island today? Why are you here?" Pieck asked me.

"I have some time, and I don't have any family around so I just wandered around until I came here." 

"You should stay near the area, you don't know when you need to leave." Pieck said trying to urge me to leave. 

"I must agree with my daughter. You don't know how much time you have." Mr. Finger said to me as I nodded.

"Well, it was nice meeting you Mr. Finger, I'll see you around. You too Pieck." I said as I stood and waved at them.

"See you N/N! (N/N means nickname for those who don't know.)" Pieck waved to me, using that stupid nickname she made up.

I walked back to the area as I saw the others also standing around waiting. We eventually all were escorted to a carriage, and we rode through the internment zone. The five of us had to squeeze on the chair but we made it work. We eventually got out of the internment zone and headed to the port where a military ship was already awaiting us. The crew saluted to us as we saluted back, heading onto the ship.

"Those island devils don't know what'll hit them." Reiner said as we set sail for the island of the devils. Paradise island.

A/N

First chapter of 2024! Hope you guys had a good new year! And this is where it'll start getting into the main story of Aot, so be ready for that. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, goodbye.