the other side of the sea - reiner braun x reader.

Backup.

"Are you sure this plan is going to work?" I ask Pieck as we stand outside the building Gabi is being held. "It has to." I shake my head. "Are you sure you're okay to do this alone? You really don't need me to come with you?"

Pieck grabs my arms. "Y/N, of course I need you. I need you to meet Pock at the rendezvous and tell him where to go. This could be our only shot of killing Eren and taking the founder back. It needs to go off seamlessly.

I look at my friend and huff out a breath. "Okay." Piecks eyebrows raise. "Okay?" I grab her hand. "Okay." Pieck turns on her heels and runs out the door before we can change our minds. Time is of the essence. Marley is set to arrive any minute and we have no time to waste.

I run out the door and sprint as fast as I can to the previously discussed meet up to point to tell Porco the plan. He was supposed to come over by boat today. I just hope he made it. My boots pound on the pavement as I run. I finally
make it but Porco is nowhere to be found.

Shit shit shit. "Pock??" I whisper-yell. "Are you there?" I hear footsteps approach. I place my hand at my hips where my ODM hear is hidden just in case I need to make a break.

My hand falls when I see Porcos face come into view. I jump up and wave. "We have to go. Now. You see that building right there?" I point to the tall structure that Pieck is in right at this moment.

"Nice to see you too." Porco teases. I ignore him. "Pieck is in there, Pock. With Eren. This is our shot. We have to go." Porco nods and we begin our run back to Pieck.

"I will tell you when to jump through by shooting my hook into this wall. Be ready, do you understand??"

I recite the plan to Porco. Pieck is going to lead Eren up to the roof, and when I see her signal I am going to shoot one of my grapples off to let Porco know when to attack. Porco is going to jump through the floor and if we get the timing right he will eat Eren.

"Got it." Porco confirms. I give him one last smile. "Good luck Pock. See you soon." I say as I run back outside.

I make sure the coast is clear before grappling up the side of the building. I make it up far enough to see Pieck, but low enough that my signal to Porco will still be effective. I'm watching the roof vigilantly when I see Pieck and Gabi step out. My heart starts hammering in my chest. Not far behind her, Eren Jaeger comes through, followed by multiple armed soldiers. I slow my breathing so I can hear what they're saying.

"So. Why haven't you used the founders power yet?" I hear Pieck ask."Where's Zeke?" "You'll find that out soon enough." Eren replies. "Now show me, where is the enemy?" My palms start to sweat. Shit. Pieck doesn't do anything for a few moments. I see her look at Gabi before turning around and pointing straight at Eren. "Right there."

Thats my cue. I shoot my grapple into the wall where Porco is waiting. For good measure I shoot my second one which causes me to fall forward and slam into the wall. I can't care right now. This has to work.

I feel the building shake as Porco emerges from the floor. I can't see what's going on now that I've  lowered myself down so far but I can hear enough. It didn't work.

I see the ever familiar yellow flash of light and hear the pang sound of sometime shifting into a titan. I then hear the scream that haunts my nightmares. The scream of the founding titan. Fuck. I was to slow.

I scale myself back up the building to get to Pieck and Gabi. I hear a buzzing sound above and look to see Marley's airships arriving. Reiner is here.

I look above me and see Erens titan looking up at the ships. He's exposed. We need to strike hard and fast. Like Magath said.

I make it to the top of the roof and scan the area for the 2 girls. I sigh in relief when I see Pieck and Gabi staring in horror up at Eren. I climb up and run to them.

I fling my arms around Gabi. "Oh Gabi. Thank god you are okay. What were you thinking?? You're such an idiot! Reiner is going to kick your ass." I say with a laugh that turns into a small sob. I release her from my embrace and look above us. We're standing right below Porco and Eren. They're about to face off.

"Pieck?" I say. "Pieck wake up!" Pieck finally comes to and raises her arm that's handcuffed to Gabi. "Porco!!!" She yells. Porco turns in his titan form and swipes at her hand, inadvertently ripping her hand clean off. We all scream in terror as Pieck flings herself off the building and shifts into her titan form.

"Ohhh my god. Ok. We need to get out of here." I say nervously to Gabi. Eren and Porco begin to fight and the building crumbles around us. "Shit shit shit." I say.

Porco jumps from building to building, trying to lead Eren away. Pieck climbs back up to us and opens her mouth. Gabi and I exchange looks. "Go Gabi. I'll be fine." I help Gabi into Piecks mouth and watch as she shuts it. "Don't die!" I yell. Pieck climbs back down the wall and brings Gabi to safety.

I look back up to see Eren looking down at me. I shudder under his stare but try to remain calm. I watch as he looks up at the Marleyan army flying in.While he's distracted I release my ODM gear and fly away as fast as I can. I don't want to be collateral in Erens fit of rage. Atleast not right now.

I swing to a nearby rooftop and try to lay low for a bit incase the scouts show up soon. I watch as Eren strides down the road in his titan body. He seems to have his sights set on something infront of him. I stand up to get a closer look and the bright flash makes me squint my eyes. My heart sinks. Of course.

I watch as Reiners titan falls from the sky, landing on his two feet in front of Eren. I think I'm going to be sick. Reiner. My Reiner. I engage my gear again and swing in closer. If I can provide backup I will.

No matter the cost.