The Trainee

Chapter 12 Samson's POV

In the days following [F/n]'s move, Armin and I (Under the Commander's orders) located the Carpenters and had them formally arrested for (as far as they were concerned) murder. Armin was able to eavesdrop on some very classified meetings and we found out the whole family was publicly disgraced and forced out to one of the outer regions.

"Serves them right." [F/n] said over breakfast in her quarters one morning. "Money can't always protect you."

"So which regimen did you choose?" Armin asked. "If you've chosen one already."

Her spoon pauses halfway to her mouth. Her eyes flicked between the two of us. "I choose the Scouting Legion."

I, of course am ready to start celebrating but [F/n] stays still. Even Armin has a stern look on his face. "Thank you for choosing us [F/n]. I know it wasn't an easy choice."

"It was pretty simple." she shrugged. "The MP's made it clear the other night how easily they can be bought. The Stationary Guards are just that. Stationary." [F/n] stopped and pushed her plate away. "They are just as trapped as everyone else. The Scouting Legion goes out and does what it can to learn about and fight these monsters and I want to do the same thing."

Armin took her hand. "So the boys can be safe?"

"So the boys can be safe." She smiled in return.

It was clear that whatever was going on was something only the two of them understood so I tried not to take it too personally. After breakfast we (Armin) had instructions to show [F/n] to the barracks. "Capitan says you should try to move things in as soon as possible so you can find a squad and get ready for our next expedition."

"Well," she shrugged, "which squad needs a person?"

Armin pulled out a roster and went through it. "Levi's squad could use a person, Hanji as well. They are thinking of creating a group for Moblit so it's up to you really. No group will turn you down."

Short introductions were made as we passed people and made our way to the training grounds. There we were met by Shadis. "Good to see you up and about [L/n]."

"Thank you sir."

"Now we're going to make sure you didn't go soft in all of that down time. For the next week you are going to report here every morning and run drills until I say so. Understood?"

[F/n] saluted. "Sir, yes sir."

We go to leave and I hear my name called. "Ackerman. I hear you've been skipping out on your chores. You get to along side [L/n]."

Who told on me? I could do nothing but agree and sulk. [F/n] bumped my shoulder. "Look on the brightside. We can finally square off like you wanted."

"Well, I've never been known to turn down a challenge."