Attack on Titan / Interactive Story

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You thrust the muzzle deep into Pistol's chest and cock it. Your body isn't ready for the recoil that flings your shoulder backwards, throwing you back onto the pavement. Examiner stands in shock as his partner begins swimming in a pool of blood.

Some bystanders look to the noise and continue on with their day, others fleeing into their homes. There are few who stand and watch curiously from a distance at who they believe is Master Carter in the center of the street.

Running shoes begin pounding into your ears. With all the strength in your body, you pull yourself up to lean on your good leg. You turn suddenly, your gun raised, waiting - preparing - to shoot. On the other end stares Winona Wolf, eyes filled with an unrecognizable emotion.

You drop the gun and pull her into your arms, leaning all your weight into the hug. To see her face again was like breathing for the first time. Tugging her closer, you rest your face in her shoulder, running your other hand through her thick hair.

Someone coughs. You raise your eyes to see Four Eyes and a young boy standing by his side. Winona shifts awkwardly away from your grip.

"Don't mean ta interrupt yer reunion," He snaps his gums, tracing his eyes down to the pavement, "just wanna let you know yer causing a stir."

Winona stands and holds out her hand. She helps you raise, lets you rest against her to move more smoothly. Her eyes continue to fall back to the body laying in the road.

"This is Carter, my boss."

The boy doesn't smile but his eyes seem to become friendlier. He's dressed in a dark overcoat, rings lining up and down each finger. Around his neck is a silver chain, sprinkled with blue jewels. He could easily pass as your sibling if you were to ignore the dire physical differences.

Four Eyes pushes his glasses up with his index and middle finger before running his hand through his long, greasy ponytail.

"I ran into this young lady about five 'er so minutes after leaving ya."

"I'm grateful."

Four Eyes turns smug, grinning ear to ear before turning to his boss. Master Carter clears his throat, releasing an adenoidal voice as he begins to speak.

"Four can supply you with bandages, if you wish."

After speaking, Master Carter's posture seems to sink into the weight of his ribs. His width narrows, his shoulders rounding, his face turning young once more; Carter could not be a day over fourteen.

You're about to thank him when Winona finally speaks. "Your help won't be necessary."

Carter seems surprised by her answer, yet he nods, almost vigilantly enough to be a bow. Her presence scares him.

"What do we do about - " you embarrassedly point to the body.

"You took out one of the pests that've been threatenin' boss for awhile."

"We're in your debt. Four will take him off of your hands."

You look to Winona and back to Carter. "We'd very much appreciate that."

~

Four Eyes smiles and waves as Winona helps your crippled body back up the steps. Carter stands and watches idly, still and quite. The original intention of following a criminal was off of your hands. In exchange for silence, Carter and his henchman would take the criminal out for you. As you walk up the steps, feeling the setting sun drip its rays of light back onto your body, you can still feel the eyes of the controversial people behind. It was bizarre to wonder if the two had ever seen the sun.

Winona wakes you from your thoughts. She grips your side harder, yearning to feel your skin. Your breathing calms her. She prays death never takes you.

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