Rogue

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His heart drummed rapidly with anticipation and a bit of apprehension while he walked carefully on the brick surface, trailing his pack. The sun shown brightly from the heavens, sky blue and clear as it could possibly be. The titan's ears flickered and faced forward at the sounds of eager and enthused human tongue up ahead. There was a vast difference in the human city compared to the last time he had walked the streets – a time that was a little over two months ago. The human residences and what his friends told him were 'shops' were all but abandoned, people seemingly dropping any task to leave. Their destination and gathering place was just up ahead near the outer gate of Katness. Like the first time he had paraded down the walk with his fellow Scouts, the sidelines were lined with spectators that were whooping and hollering in praise. From his height and distance, Rogue could tell that humans of all sizes were waiting eagerly with eyes glued. His heart fluttered in his chest at the scene. The aura of anticipation was practically radiating from the crowd – all ready to bless the pack with luck on the imminent hunt.

Rogue then welcomed his bulk to shutter as he gradually shadowed the soldiers at the rear. He was torn between two emotions – zeal and tenseness. For the last few days, the titan had been experiencing the two different feelings in light of the expedition. After time away from his purpose and duty, Rogue couldn't help but feel the excitement coursing through his frame at the thought of tearing tissue and coating his tan skin with crimson nectar of his kin. In the recent weeks, it had been like an itch that he wanted to constantly scratch, the need to exterminate the looming pests for the well being of his new family and the rest of the humans was a great one. The fact that he was now part of the flying human pack as a designated member, made him all the more excited – he was to work with the best titan slayers and with their aid, his job would be done quicker. Rogue then swallowed, brow creasing slightly at the clinging tension. Then again, he was admittedly nervous, very nervous. No, he wasn't fearful of making a mistake on the mission. Ever since the trial, Levi had reminded him to follow all orders, which he had to do in order to avoid being judged again. He was confident that he would do well enough. If it was one thing he learned being trained under the iron fist of the Corporal, was that listening was rewarding. By doing such a thing, no matter how much he didn't want to or disagreed with it, Rogue usually escaped the daunting and unpleasant task of cleaning that most of the 'recruits' were usually forced to do. The real source of his nerves originated from his constant concern for his friends and his babies' safety. Rogue often found himself telling him that they were powerful and capable of killing just as he was. However, no matter how strong, fast, and smart they were his closest companions were still small and fragile. One hit from a titan could easily crush them; one bite could easily chop them in half –

Rogue shook his head in the slightest to rid the thoughts from his mind. They were strong. They would survive.

They had to.

"Are you alright, Rogue?"

In light of the question falling on his ears, the titan turned his head slightly to Petra who was to be residing on his shoulder during the hunt. As usual, she looked to him with a warm gaze, the difference being the flicks of concern within her amber irises.

"Aahhtt?" Rogue asked softly, trying to keep his deep voice as quiet as possible. Although he was allowed to reveal his voice for people like Zackley, Pixis, and even Nile he wasn't to show his special gift to anyone else for the sake of not startling the still judgmental public.

The redhead's smile grew more tender, small but understanding - reminding him of his Carla for the umpteenth time. "Is something bothering you? Nerves getting to you again?"

Rogue hesitated, monitoring how much further they were from the crowd. "Esss." He admitted. "EEIIii EaAArrr OOSSIngg NNyyy AAiiibbiieess ...AAmmmiLEEE." The titan continued to explain, his heart feeling like a weight in his chest. "EEEiiii OOOSSSEE OTTss. OOssttt CCuurllla UnnD GRRissaa."