The Hell of Titans.... What Did I Do To Deserve this? [SnK/AoT Fanfic]

Chapter 40

*First person pov*

"We in the Special Tactical Force will be here, in the center of the rear ranks, standing by." Gunther said, pointing at the center of the formation map. We were out in the middle of no where to train, but we finished training and we were discussing where we were. "That's pretty far back..." Eren said, looking at the place that we were going to be. "It's the safest position in this formation. Even better than the position of the supply wagons. The objective this time is to 'set out and come back.' We're keeping this expedition outside the wall extremely short because it's a test run for taking you to the Shinganshina district." Gunther explains. "I... still don't know how to control this power." Eren said, looking down. "Don't worry Eren! You'll get the hang of it, like I can. For example, SIT!" I yelled and Eren face plants into the ground. (If you caught that reference, you get a cookie.) "Ow!" Eren yelled as he lifts his head up and rubbed his nose, then turned his head to glare at me. I just turned away whistling like I didn't just do that. "Did you understand what Commander meant by his question back then?" Gunther asked Eren. "Do you and the other superiors know?" Eren asked. "No." Erd answered and Petra shook her head. Oulo behind us, holding his horse opened his mouth and said: "I'd be lying if I said we knew everything. But I-" Gunther cuts Oulo off. "This operation might have an another objective. But Commander decided it wasn't necessary to explain it to us. In that case, our only concern is to set out and come back. Trust the Commander." Gunther said as he rolled up the map and stood up. "Yessir." Eren said and Gunther walked away. "That's it for today's training. Get ready to head back." Gunther said over his shoulder. I got up and started walking to my horse which.... Levi was petting. "Captain?" I asked as I walked over. "What?" Levi asked, his eyes piercing into mine. "Nothing... I just didn't think you would pet Jean... Since you probably consider every horse besides your own is filthy..." I trailed off as I looked at Jean. "Tch, he came up to me." Levi said before walking over to his horse. "Captain Levi, I can't help but wonder how you can mount your horse, you're really short, did you know?" I said, snickering. "Speak for yourself brat. You're not taller than me." Levi said, scoffing as he mounted his. I blinked a few times. "What do you mean?" I asked, tilting my head to the side like a puppy. "You're only shorter than me by two centimeters." Levi pointed out. "EHHH!? EREN, GET YOUR FINE BOOTY ASS OVER HERE!!!" I yelled at Eren. Eren groans as his body starts moving on it's own. "What do you want Basil?" Eren asked me. I compared my height to his... noticing a large difference. I only went up to his chest. "IT'S TRUE!!!" I yelled as I bawled my eyes out. Anime tears fell down my face comically. "O-Oi! Basil, calm down!" Eren said as he rubs my back comforting. "Oi, brat! Get on your horses, we're riding back now." Levi growled and Eren looked at me worriedly. "Are you going to be okay Basil?" Eren asked me. "Yeah..." I trailed off, my voice dead. Eren nodded unsure then went to mount his horse.

Time skip~

     Me and Eren were assigned to clean the stables. I was sweeping the floor slowly and depressed, blue squiggly depression lines above my head. I was still upset over the fact I was shorter than Levi. Eren sighs as he scoops up manure and looks at me. "It's not that bad that you're short..... Lot's of guys dig girls that's shorter than them!" Eren said, a little blush on his face as he places the manure in the bucket. How come the first thing that comes to his mind is that? I just sighed heavily as I continued to sweep. We finished cleaning the stables. "C'mon Basil!" Eren said as he tugs my arm in a direction. "I'm going.... I'm going..." I said as I walked slowly. Eren had to literally drag me to go faster. We got outside the stables, where Oulo was leaning against it, drinking something. I saw people walking by, and I recognized them to be from the training corps from their uniforms. I spot Armin and Mikasa walking amongst them. "Guys!" Eren said surprised then turns to Oulo. "Oulo, do you mind if we go and talk to our classmates?" Eren asked Oulo. "Tsk, make it quick!" Oulo said to Eren. Eren nods and drags me along, running. "Hey! Mikasa, Armin!" Eren shouts as he runs over to them, with me dragging behind him like a rag doll. Armin turns around, his blue eyes filled with excitement. Mikasa had a worried face on. "Eren! Basil!" Mikasa shouts. They stop in their tracks so we, by we I mean Eren dragging me, can catch up. "It feels like it's been so long!" Eren said happily. Anime tears spilled out of my eyes as I grabbed Armin and hugged him for comfort. "WAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! WHY DO I HAVE TO BE SO SHORT!!?!? I DON'T WANNA BE SHORT!!" I bawled as I clunged to Armin. "B-B-Basil!" Armin shouts as his face bursts into a red shade. Mikasa grabbed Eren's hands. "Did they do terrible things to you and Basil? Did they poke around every part of you guy's bodies? Did they torture you two psychologically?" Mikasa spews questions. "C'mon, none of that happened..." Eren said. Mikasa narrows her eyes and scowls. "That twerp's too full of himself... One day, I'll give him what he deserves." Mikasa said. "You're not talking about Captain Levi, are you?" I asked her, finally calming down. Armin comforted me enough. Levi was walking around the corner with his horse and he heard this. He just blinked, not amused and walked off. "Yo! Eren, Basil!" Connie said, and the others came. "Long time no see!" Sasha said, putting an arm around me. "Oh, what's this? You're all here!" Eren said, surprised. "But... if you guys are all here... Don't tell me you've joined the Survey Corps?" Eren asked. "Is there any other reason why'd we be here?" Connie asked. I reached over rubbed his buzz cut hair. It's fun to touch, and Connie doesn't mind. "Then... only Jean, Annie, and Marco went to the Military Police?" Eren asked and we heard footsteps behind us. I whipped around, my blue eye gleaming in happiness. "Jean!!" I yelled as I pounced on him, hugging him. "Not you too!" Eren said... but that came out wrong. Jean hugs back but then lets go and looks at us in the eyes. "Marco is dead." Jean said sadly. "Huh...? What did you just... say...? Did you say Marco died?" Eren asked, not seeming to believe it. I look down, glaring at the ground. God, I wish Annie was here so I can strangle her. "Seems not everyone can die a dramatic death. No one knows how he died... He died where no one saw him, where no one noticed." Jean answered. "Even Marco......" I trailed off, even though I already knew he was... Eren's pupils dilate as he looked down, his eyes shadowed. "Hey! Recruits!! Gather around! Your uniforms are here!" A squad leader yelled, and everyone left with their goodbyes to get their uniforms. It was the dark green cloaks with the Wings of Freedom on it. They all put it on with their backs turn to me and Eren, the wind blowing. I could have sworn that I saw Marco there, with the cloak on. He turned to look at me and Eren and smiled, then disappeared. I smile softly to myself the brought my right hand over my heart to salute. I never was the type to sing, nor was I good at it, but I did.

Wielding the blades of Gloria, we're made for victory

Only we dare to bear these wings on our backs

We've all carved an oath into our hearts, beating in unity

As we voiced our battle cries of the free

We were born for the sky

With these Wings of Freedom...........