my Giant Mother

chapter 24: a new age

Emilia walked back in to the city. She would sigh as she was stared down by troops like before. She felt somewhat embarrassed as her footprints would be marked in the pavement from when she was making her escape, but there was no hiding herself. They march her up towards the huge estate where guards wearing pike helmets guard the gates. They nervously open them for the tank, as Emilia just steps over it.

The kaiser, General Otto, walked out slowly. He looked up at what was considered the beast of the planet. They stared at eachother. He looks at each and everyone of the people who were present: Emilia, Schultz, Zussman, and a zeppelin pilot.

"Vell zhen..." the kaiser said in his thick accent "vhy bring me zhe... monstah..."

"Sir, we come for your judgement...", the pilot said

"Mhm...vhy is zhat?"

The pilot told the story of the chase to the kaiser, who listened attentively and was meditating in thought on what will the correct course of action be. He is soon then informed about hoe Emilia dose to rescue zussman, which puzzles him. He soon stopped the zeppelin captain from telling the story, informing that he has heard enough. He turns to the giant woman who states down at him, still in rags.

"Emilia... Emilia vhat?" He asked

Emilia closes her eyes "we don't use surnames... We were identified by our actions... I'm Emilia the huntress..."

"OK zhen... I normally vouldn't doubt a trustvorzhy officer... he has no reason to help you... but..." the kaiser paces "it hammers on mein head zhat you... saved zussman... now don't get me wrong... I need my officers, but I am yet to see your reasoning"

Schultz said "well... I know the question is for her, but I had a bit to do with it.."

Emilia nods "alot... I remember his best friend... zuss... such a small and cute little boy he is... it would have been a shame to leave him orphahed... his mom draws breath, but a child needs both a mother and a father... I suppose... I also have to consider the value... it's morally wrong to want to kill a woman he hasn't even met, so...why would I do the same? I mean I know he hates me, but he has a life outside of military work... when he isn't a officer, he is a loving father..."

Schultz interrupted "as my Emilia is my loving mother when she isn't hunting the wildlife... it's true that she had something of a anger issue, but that's only because she had lost her family... despite that, she has never ever attacked the city..."

The kaiser sigh "and what of the boy? Chad was it? He is sigh on of a American captain..."

Zussman sigh "that... that was my fault... I used him... i... Will pay the damages..."

Otto stared for a while "zhat's a heavy fine... as for you, schultz... being a orphan you bear no name... I here by...legally name you... schultz, zhe hunter."

Schultz looked at the kaiser and back at Emilia and jumps on her, hugging her tightly. Emilia teared and but holding him tightly as well. They look back at the kaiser. Emilia had so many questions.

Emilia asked "what of the people?! What would they think?"

Otto said "I have zhat covered, mien giant friend... see... I had in mind giving you a home here in zhe city, but you must pull your own weight... you would make a... excellent builder , demolisher, and defender... zhat vay ve can save some money in terms of construction given your strength... now I know its... a rather cruel way to put it, but it is buisness and taking care of me in people is a priority"

Emilia smiled and responded "i... I don't mind, I'm just happy I can live a healthy life with my boy... and without worry in the world"

The kaiser gave a small nod and dismissed them with a simple wave of a hand. The 4 walk out after the audience with the kaiser. The zeppelin pilot left early, but bid the newly formed family his farewell. There was silence as zussman stood with Emilia and schultz. He looks at them.

"Not a word..."

Emilia remains silent and just gave him a nod.

"Thank you...", the man uttered and turns. He walked aeay, soon vanishing in the dustance.

Emilia stared his direction and smiled a little. She held her son and kisses the top of his head, which was quickly returned by the boy who now fully accepts her. They stayed in the cave for a few months to sleep, during the day they were building a home fit for emilia, near the town, but not exactly in it as space would be a bit scarce.

For the first time in many years, emilia finally gets to enjoy the family she lost, but this time, it was slightly better. She lived with her loving son in the planet, forevermore.

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