Beyond The Walls (AOT x OC Fanfic)

Awaken the Will to Fight

The city was in chaos. Smoke billowed into the sky, buildings lay in ruins, and Titans roamed unchecked, leaving destruction in their wake. Amidst this devastation, Armin sprinted toward Eren's Attack Titan, his heart pounding as adrenaline fueled his every step. When he arrived, he froze, his stomach dropping at the sight before him—Eren's Titan was slumped against the boulder, its body motionless.

"Eren..." Armin whispered, his voice shaking. "What are you doing, Eren? Wake up."

The towering figure of the Attack Titan loomed over the battlefield like a fallen guardian, and Armin couldn't help but feel a knot of dread twist in his chest. He clenched his fists. You have to wake up, Eren. We're all counting on you.

Elsewhere in the city, Jean, Annie, Connie, and a handful of other soldiers stood in tense formation. A soldier addressed them, his voice steady despite the situation. "Listen up. We just need to keep the Titans in the corner. Keep that in mind, and lure them accordingly. Understand? There's no need for you to fight. Recruits will travel on foot in groups of three. Once you reach the wall, climb up. Try not to die. We'll eliminate any Titans that somehow get away."

Jean snorted, unable to keep his sarcasm at bay. "Somehow? Isn't that a pretty likely scenario?"

Annie, ever stoic, raised her hand. "Permission to act independently in a life-threatening situation?"

The soldier nodded. "If that'll save you, sure."

Suddenly, the ground trembled as the sound of crashing buildings echoed in the distance. The soldiers stiffened, exchanging worried glances.

"Kirstein's squad, go!" the soldier barked.

"Yes, sir!" Jean replied, his usual cockiness replaced with grim determination.

Back near the boulder, the elite squad was engaged in a desperate battle. Titans closed in from all sides, their massive forms lumbering toward Eren's Attack Titan. Ian shouted orders as he led the defense.

"Don't let them reach Yeager! We'll stop them here!"

Mitabi, however, was struggling. A Titan's hand swung toward him, its massive fingers closing in. "Ah... Ahh!" he screamed, bracing for impact.

Jeiden moved instinctively, her body reacting faster than her thoughts. She leapt onto the Titan, her blade slicing cleanly through its nape. The Titan let out a final, guttural groan before collapsing forward onto a nearby building. Mitabi landed hard on the roof, groaning as he rubbed his head.

"Ugh..." he muttered, disoriented.

"This is bad," Ian said, his voice grim. "Behind us!"

One of the elites called out, panic creeping into his tone. "One 13-meter-class! It's approaching Yeager!"

Another shouted, "There are more Titans entering through the gate! Four 10-meter-class Titans!"

Ian's jaw tightened as he barked out new orders. "Ackermann, Marī, take the rear!"

"Roger!" Mikasa responded, her voice steady.

"Yes, sir!" Jeiden added, gripping her blades tightly.

Mikasa quickly moved to guard Eren's Attack Titan. With fluid precision, she leapt toward the 13-meter-class Titan and took it down in a single, swift motion. Blood sprayed as the Titan fell, its massive body collapsing with a deafening crash.

Jeiden watched the scene, her thoughts racing. No way... Why are there so many? There aren't many people here though. Don't tell me... They're attracted to Eren?

Before she could process further, a familiar voice called out. "Mikasa!"

Both Mikasa and Jeiden turned to see Armin standing on the neck of Eren's Attack Titan. His face was pale, but his eyes burned with determination.