Bertholdt x Mikasa (BeruMika)

Eleven

~Mikasa's POV~

It reeked and I saw multiple blood splatters on roof tops, ground floor, and the cracks of the wall. There wasn't a clean corner anywhere. Over 100 died, and ~400 wounded. The rest like Armin, Bertholdt, Reiner, Annie, and I were fine. I don't know the number of perfectly fine troops but I know it was a small number.

"Mikasa?"

"Hmm?" I moved my attention to Armin.

"You know how we're choosing our ranks tomorrow night?. . .are you still going the scouts?" He asked.

"Yeah. Of course." I replied, and looked forward.

"Oh, good." He sighed. I guess me being there with him calmed Armin down.

"I don't know whether to stay in MPs or not, but joining the scouts shouldn't be too bad." Bertholdt randomly announced.

"What does it matter, we'll be dealing with titans either way. Whether it's in shattered walls or in the country, our chances of death will be the same: very much likely." I told Bertholdt.

If I'm dying at least I'd have a reason to; keeping Eren alive for his mother, and knowing that my death could contribute to helping others and humanity.

"Oh." Was all Bertholdt said.

'Oh' is all he could say? He should make his choice soon before being put on the spot for it.

"Where is everyone?" Armin asked and getting off topic.

No one answered and we split into three, still in sight of each other. I looked at one section whilst the others looked at other parts. We signaled to return and I reported to have seen nothing. Armin said he heard voices of people from his direction. We followed and returned with the rest of our recruits.

"Ackerman! Arlert! Fubar/ Hoover!" Commander Shadis shouted and saluted us. We saluted back.

"Report on where you've three scoundrels been this entire time Ackerman!" Shadis demanded angrily.

"Sir. In the interior sir!" I answered right away. I looked at Bertholdt and signaled him to give Shadis the form of excuse.

"Fubar?! What is this?!" Shadis Danchou demanded.

"Sir! Our reasons of absence in a form from Scientist Hanje Zoë sir!" Bertholdt started to sweat a bit as usual and we waited for Shadis to reply.

He looked at us three and excused us, muttering of how much he was annoyed by us.

"Hey Reiner." I greeted.

"Hey, where have you three been? BERTHOLDT YOU'RE ALIVE!" Reiner exclaimed and man hugged Bert. "I thought you were dead but not really since there wasn't a body-- but like a titan could've eaten yo-- I don't care. Good to see you man!" Reiner finished.

"Hah you too man. Good to be back." Bertholdt said sheepishly.

"Annie has actually been waiting in our bunk for you." Reiner winked at Bert. "If you know what I mean." And snickered, then returned to me.

"Haha uh okay then. . ." Bert awkwardly laughed and shook off the thing about Annie.

"Hey Mikasa sorry about that I'm just happy to see my gigantic friend alive!" Reiner laughed and gave me a side hug. I stood there surprised and red.

"Uh . ." was all I said.

I looked back and Armin wasn't here. He was probably prompt to get settled again.

"So what's up with Eren?" Reiner asked. Reiner is acting so weird hugging and throwing indirects to Bert about Annie. Then hugging me? I hope he hasn't taken potions from the stick men* in the forest.