The Gentle Titan

To You, in 2000 Years - The Fall of Shiganshina: Part 1

Chrysanthe Auditore. Born with a golden spoon in her house had no idea how blissful her life was, born in Shiganshina but lived in a mansion in Wall Sina. Ironic.

When she was 4 her family moved back to Shiganshina. Her mother said something about 'A quieter life' or but we all know that's bullshit. No one moved to a poor district for the sake of a quiet life, no one knew they were hiding something.

100 years ago these creatures called Titans appeared on the earth wiping out almost all humans, the remaining humans built walls so they can't get in, that's what they were taught.

Chrysanthe was only 9 when it happened.

I know families have secrets, I've heard whispers. My mother tells me to ignore it but it's hard when they're so loud and inside my head.

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Chyrsanthe was shaken awake by Mikasa, "Hm?" she mumbled as she wiped tears from her face "You know you fell asleep while we were picking up firewood" Mikasa looked at her with worry. "I'm okay ....I felt like I was having a nightmare..." "In broad daylight?" Miksas held her hand as they walked to the tree where Eren was at. "Yeah it's weird huh? They're quiet now..." Chrysanthe mumbled but it didn't go unnoticed by Mikasa but she chose not to comment on it.

When they got to the tree Chrysanthe sat next to Eren leaning on his shoulder "No Chrissy don't sleep" Miksas scolded Chrysanthe "Oh right" she sat up and shook his shoulder. "Eren!" she whispered, he seemed to snap out of his daydream. "We should head back," Mikasa told him "Why are you here?" Eren asked, he stood up and pulled Chrysanthe with him. "Try asking us again when you're awake," Mikasa told him again.

"I'm not I'm just .....I don't know....it's like the dream I was having was going on forever" Eren rubbed his face. Chrysanthe got the firewood and put it on her back "Eren...have you been...been crying?" she asked softly, tilting her head. Eren felt her soft hand wipe his cheek.

Eren gasped, touching his face, Chrysanthe reached down wiping his tears "It's okay I'll dry your tears." She giggles softly after Eren slapped her hand away.

"Do me a favor huh? don't let anyone know I was crying" Eren begged the girls as they made their way back to the city.

"Yeah Yeah still though you don't even remember why? might want to have your dad look into that" Mikasa suggested "Right cause tearing up is usually a medical thing" Eren sassed. "It's called the Pseudobulbar Affect" Chrysanthe piped in causing Eren and Mikasa to pause their walking and stare at her "wha-"

"Somebody messing with yuh?" Hannes popped in at the right time asking, his face red as if he was drinking.

"Oh hey Mr Hannes" Eren greeted "Or you just got on Mikasa and Chrysanthe's bad side" Hannes accused leaning closer. "No! What are you even talking about!" Eren exclaimed then he got a whiff "You smell like a tavern!" causing laughter to erupt from the soldiers around.

"If only tears were cups of ale!" One exclaimed Chrysanthe knew this was their way of making sense while being drunk "Of course" Eren muttered "You kids care for a swing?" Hannes asked drunkenly.

Chrysanthe looked a little interested but Miksas slapped her wrist "Aren't you..uh ..on watch?" Eren asked. Hannes did the salute "Yup! watching the old gig we are thirsty, work playing sentry.." Chrysanthe stared at the warm liquid in the bottle she'd seen her father drink. He made it seem so delicious so why couldn't she taste it.

Soon it was like the world faded from her; she couldn't hear the chatter or noise from the people around her 'Chrysanthe' she heard causing her to spin around but there was nothing.