𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐒 | 𝐋.𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍

𝟗𝟓 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐎𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨

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"We're here......"

Crossing the border over the ocean from afar by Marley, the winds begin to pick up. The inland had the streets lining with lights, knowing full well they're the homes of the locals. Seeing the warm glow in the distance from where the main part of Liberio lit up, in preparation for the speech that was soon going to be announced very shortly. According by the Azumabito, a man by the name Willy Tybur will be the host of the festival. A man who is from a family with nobility, as his bloodline has been going since the great titan war.

After memorising the area more thoroughly on the map in the cockpit, I soon confirm that I'm prepared to lead everyone into Marley.

With the ambassadors from different nations world wide will be there, we knew this was gonna be a heavier mission to take upon. The Azumabito were definitely invited to the event obviously seen they haven't been shown as potential threats to Marley; it damn gave us the chance to slip in thanks to Lady Kiyomi. I even hate to admit that myself. I swear the more I speak with her, I'll gain grey hairs soon enough than later. 

The letter further entails Eren's intentions for the festival tonight, which I didn't really personally enjoy. Eren was intentionally going to interrupt Marley's declaration of war with one of his own, which is why Levi was far more defensive and persistent in me stay back on Paradis. Because Eren's interruption will cause a war, that will drag us all to the forefront of the world towards us. 

This world has really suddenly gone straight to hell.........

"Prepare the first squad and second squad to go in stealthy," I turn to Jean, while adjusting my blades and firearms in my grasp. The leather around my waist rubs against the leather belts, as I roll my shoulders to loosen the tension I've been feeling as of late. 

Jean gives me a nods in confirmation, "Ma'am......." 

Seriously why couldn't Eren just drop it, because this is only cause further problems if we make any drastic moves. It's too late to reconsider our options right now, but what else could we do?

Paradis was our home and we must protect it with our lives........

"I appreciate the effort in finalising the plans, Akira," Hanji walks up to me, her eye focused on me. "This mission hopefully be worth it, because I'm not feeling the pride of a soldier or a Commander right now......."

Placing a comforting hand upon her shoulder, I give it a gentle squeeze, "Then that makes two of us," lowering my hand back to my side, glancing around everyone in the cargo bay. "Just......don't expect Eren to be fully with us, because I have a bad feeling........he's not the same boy we know......"

Hanji knew she couldn't disagree, because she felt the same way about it. 

"Does Levi approve you being here?" She questions again, as has been said multiple times before this mission has started. "Is Luka safe? Have you made sure that this is what you want?"

With a troubling sigh, "Levi is not good with words, but he clearly is against me being here," I reply with hesitance, in my voice. My hair covers my eyes for a moment, as I glide my finger through with a troubling look. "If I get injured, he'll have my ass for sure......no matter if I avoid it or not."

A warm chuckle rumbles from her, "Well, that's Levi for you...." she playfully punches my shoulder. "Anyway, I'll be here in the cockpit with Onyankopon and we'll pick Armin up whilst we go through Liberio. You just do your best to stay alive for me........and Levi of course..."

"Right," 

Turning on my heel sharply I began to walk around making sure everything was finalised, and soldiers were prepared. The cargo bay was filled with more gas canisters and fresh blades, and more ammunition hopefully.