Native- Riren

Shitty Brats- Preparing for the 122th Expedition (1)

The Survey Corps base is flooded with emotions of anxiety, grief and excitement for the 122th expedition beyond the walls.  It took 4 months of convincing on Erwin's part, but soon enough we were granted permission for an extended mission.  The mission will consist of a four days straight ride towards the West, an area where Titans are scarce compared to any other direction, on the fifth day we would turn and ride back no matter how much information we have gathered.

The point of the mission is to find samples of plants and other life beyond the walls, chart unseen parts of the west, and identify any new information on the Titans.  Due to the risks of the mission be high, only a few hand selected cadets will be coming along on the expedition. 

Commander Erwin has found a substitute as he will lead the expedition.  Hange and Moblit will be the only scientist we can take.  A few select from my squad; Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlelt, Eld Jinn, and  Gunther Schultz.  A few other members chosen by Erwin and Hange will be coming but for the most part there are no more than 40 soldiers venturing out. 

I stretch my tight muscles and swing my legs from my bed just as Hange burst into the room with a huge smile gracing her face.  "Levi!" She sings loudly, "Today is the day, today is the day!" She continues to chant as I glare at her wishing she would just leave me. 

Erwin then slides smoothly into the room, him and his eyebrows  are freshly groomed and prepared to take on the walls.  "Good Morning Levi," Erwin says, a smirk playing on his face, he looks me up and down, "Why aren't you dressed?" He asks completely ignoring the still chanting and dancing Hange. 

I shrug my naked shoulders and roll my neck earning a few cracks.  Erwin let's out a deep sigh and reaches out grabbing Hange by the collar of her jacket, "please get ready, remember this will be an stressful journey, nobody knows what we will find."

I nod to him and he drags Hange out of the room, "See you soon Levi, I'm so excited for our trip!" She exclaims all the while being dragged farther and farther away. 

"Fucking kill me already." I mumble as I slide from the bed to stand at my full height. 

I slip into a fitted pair of tan pants tucking a crisp white shirt into it and securing any buttons and zippers.  I tighten my harness and straps for my gear, then my knee-high boots.  For all I know this could be the last time I ever do this, I guess that's the worst part of being alive, is never knowing when you're going to die. 

I secure my cape around my shoulders and stretch my 180 cm body for one last time just to ensure that my clothes are correctly molded and won't interfere with my fighting. 

Knowing today is going to be a long day I make my way to the Canteen first.  Very few soldiers are there, it's 5:00 am and training doesn't start till 8:00 on a normal day.  Plucking up a helping of lumpy oatmeal, bread, and a cup of Early Grey tea I turn and walk towards my table in the center of the room.

Already there are chatty brats, "Good Morning sir," Says Armin standing to offer his heart to me, "I'm honored to be joining you today." He says and sends me a bright smile. I nod to acknowledge him. 

"How are you feeling sunshine?" My eyes connect to Gunther's he has a huge smile plastered on his onion face, as it rest in his hand facing me.  "Shut it you shitty brat." I say plopping down at the head of the table and crossing my legs gently.  "What do you think we'll Find, hmmm?" Questions Gunther

"Death if you don't focus on the damn mission." Gunther rolls his eyes.

"This is going to be one hell of an expedition."

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Dear Reader,

Hi guys I'm back, I know I'm like two days late with this chapter.  I want to apologize for how short it is (700 word count), but I have practice in the morning and I slept in yesterday so, I don't want to get in trouble *Cries*. 

Anyway I think if you really love Ereri you need to freaking read silent-specter 's story "Sweet Serial Killer" I'm honestly obsessed, not to mention she's like the coolest person I've met, you gotta' read her, trust me it's well worth it. 

Also, Moonlight_Cloud 's Ereri stories, I could binge read them a thousand times over, you won't regret it. 

See you guys tomorrow with a new, hopefully longer chapter or two, have a goodnight, or day, depending on when you read this. 

Love always,

Li Corbett