The Girl Who Lived Beyond the Veil of Titans : Blossoms of Destiny

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓛𝓧𝓥

Third person POV

As the Colossal Titan loomed ever closer to the Wall, its immense heat radiating waves of destruction, Armin seized a moment to lay out the plan to Eren, who had just regained consciousness. Despite the chaos surrounding them, Armin's voice was steady, though laced with tension.

" That's the plan, Eren," he said, his blue eyes resolute." All that's left now is to carry it out. If we can just trick Bertholdt, this battle will be won. I came up with this plan myself. But...". He hesitated, his expression tightening." Whether it'll work or not depends on how much I can take".

Inside his Titan, Eren's expression was one of disbelief. He listened intently, yet doubt gnawed at him. He knew Armin's plan was brilliant, but it came at a cost—a cost Eren wasn't sure he could accept.

Armin continued, his tone softening," Sorry, Eren, but I can't die until I see the ocean first. So I'm gonna stop before things get really bad... And you'll need to handle the rest. Okay ? B-because you know...". His voice cracked slightly." I-I've never been a hero".

Eren's heart clenched. Deep down, he knew Armin's words were a lie. Armin had always been the courageous one, the one who saw hope and possibility even in the bleakest moments.

" Understand, Eren ?" Armin's voice took on a firmer tone." Didn't we promise we'd go to the ocean together ? With Stella ?". He paused, searching Eren's face for acknowledgment." Have I ever lied to you, Eren ? So no matter what happens, stick to the plan, okay ?!".

Eren's Titan fists clenched, his resolve solidifying despite his internal turmoil. He gave a slow nod, knowing there was no other choice.

Meanwhile, in another part of the District, the rest of the Squad prepared to engage the Armored Titan. Reiner's massive form trudged forward, his armored plates glinting ominously in the sunlight.

" You got what to do now, brats ?!". Oluo barked, his sharp tone cutting through the tense air.

Jean took the lead, his voice steady as he rallied the group," Just trust Armin and Eren to handle Bertholdt ! Our job is to keep Reiner away from them. Stay close enough to keep his attention, but don't get crushed !".

" Right !". Sasha and Connie replied in unison, their maneuver gear hissing as they darted through the air.

To their shock, the Armored Titan suddenly broke into a run, barreling past them with alarming speed.

" He's ignoring us ?!". Connie yelled, his voice tinged with disbelief.

" He's heading for Eren !". Sasha shouted, her eyes wide.

Draco's voice cut through the din, calm but firm," I'll stop him". His wand was already in hand, his movements precise as he aimed." Everte Statum !".

A pulse of energy surged forward, striking the Armored Titan and sending it crashing to the ground with a deafening thud. Dust and debris exploded into the air, momentarily obscuring their view.

Mikasa nodded approvingly, her tone grim," If we can't distract him, our only option is to stop him for good".

" Yeah," Oluo agreed, his face set in determination." We have to protect Eren and Armin at all costs".

Connie's voice cracked with urgency," We've only got five Thunder Spears left ! Dammit...".

" Then we'll make them count !" Sasha shot back, her determination blazing." If we don't fight, we can't win !".

Inside the fallen Armored Titan, Reiner stirred. His vision was hazy, and his mind was clouded with confusion. He couldn't remember how he'd ended up in this state, nor could he muster much strength to fight back.