Sun Of Eldia (Attack on Titan X Male Reader)

Chapter 6 - The Unmatched Powers of Man

Year 850

Trost District, Wall Rose

3RD POV

The city of Trost was in ruin.

Pillars of smoke begin to fade as the fresh spring rain begins to put out the fires started in the chaos of the Titans' assault on mankind. Corpses of humans and Titans lie in the city streets, showcasing the endless bloody conflict between the two species.

On the rooftops, figures can be seen. Their tan uniforms are now soaked in the rain, sweat, and blood of the fallen. Their jackets display a shield with two swords crossed—the Cadets.

One brunette cadet with her hair tied in a loose ponytail is running between the others, attempting to rally support to continue the fight. But her pleas fall on deaf ears.

Sasha: "Come on guys! If we can get to the supply depot we can get out of here!" She held a smile, attempting to hide her fear. But the other cadets saw right through her facade. She walked over to Armin who was sitting against the wall. "Armin! Let's go together and-" She cut herself off when Armin looked up at her, a dead look in his eye.

On a nearby rooftop, a group of three taller males are standing next to a shorter blonde. Reiner Braun and Annie Leonhart are seen discussing something.

Annie: "What now, Reiner?" She asks the broad-shouldered male, a tinge of venom in her words.

Reiner: "It's not time yet. We must group up first." He said in a near whisper. His words were picked up by Marco who was standing next to them.

Marco: "It's over... No matter what we do, we will be dead before we make it out of here." Reiner and Annie look at him. Not expecting these things to be said by the upbeat cadet. "I mean, I'm prepared to die... but what exactly am I going to die for?"

This was a thought shared amongst most of the cadets.

What was the point...

ODM Gear could be heard whirring as the figure of Mikasa Ackermann landed on the roof with the cadets. Her sudden arrival brought confusion among the cadets, why is she here?

Mikasa: "Annie!" She yelled as she approached the blonde girl, "I think I understand the situation. And I apologize for bringing emotions into this, but have you seen Eren's unit?" She asked, not seeing the brunet hothead.

Annie: "No, although I haven't seen anyone climb the wall either." She looked up to the walls in the distance. Soldiers could be seen on the top shuffling about, like ants on a hill.

Reiner: "I did see Armin over there though." He pointed towards the blond male, who seemed to shrink at the gaze of Mikasa. Mikasa thanked Reiner and walked towards Armin, who was frozen in fear.

Mikasa: "Armin, are you hurt? Are you okay?" She kneeled down to his slumped figure, attempting to talk to her friend. But he wasn't responding, much less, not even looking at her. "Armin... Where's Eren?"

This was the question that was on most of the cadets' minds, where was Eren Jaeger? Armin finally cried out the answer...

Armin: "Out unit... The 34th Cadet Unit... Thomas Wagner, Nic Tiun, Mylius Zeramuski, Mina Carolina, Eren Jaeger." He took a breath, "All five of them have fulfilled their duty and died heroic deaths in battle!" He screamed out.

This hit the cadets like a bag of bricks, the whole of the 34th Cadet Unit... wiped out like it was nothing. Even Eren had been killed, a high-ranking cadet. This made the cadets go even deeper into their depression, if he died, what chance do they have?

Mikasa stood up, Armin was beneath her crying and apologising. She however didn't care to hear it.

Mikasa: "Armin... calm down. This isn't the time to be emotional." Her voice was void of all emotion. This confused Armin, as he expected her to be angry at him. But there was nothing. "Stand up." She helped Armin to his feet.