𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐒 | 𝐋.𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍

𝟏𝟏 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚

~ Dynasty ~ MIIA

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Finally turning the corner I find my old home, where the stone was poorly built. It was rather quiet about this area, but slowly reminiscing the past I inhale slowly. Gathering the courage I push forward, before standing before my door.

"You've got........" I whisper to myself, raising my hand I knock gently.

After a few seconds of waiting, the nerves begin to bundle together. What if she isn't happy to see me? Would she think I'm a horrible daughter for not seeing them most of the time? The rickety old door soon clicks open slowly, before my eyes meet with beautiful cyan eyes.

"Yes may I--" She began, but pauses slowly recognising me. Soon arms wrap around me, like she depended her life on it. "Oh.......my beautiful daughter, you've finally come home....."

Her voice still mellow and gentle, it could send you to sleep.

Returning the welcoming hug I soon felt tiny arms latch around my waist carefully, hearing a cute giggle leave the childs lips. Pulling away I bend down meeting eye to eye with Mei, seeing how big she's grown. Her hair has grown out past her shoulders, but didn't have mother's red tinge ends. Her eyes were a warm hazel, seeing her bright teeth grin at the sight of me.

"You finally come home," She laughs, while leaning our foreheads together. "I can't wait to tell Eren and Mikasa!!!"

Pulling away my eyes widen, "So you're friends with them?"

She nods with a big smile, "Yep, but Eren always ends up getting in trouble most of the time,"

Chuckling to myself knowing that's who he is, I stood up before meeting eye to eye with mother. She looked more drained and exhausted, before noticing the small details upon her face. Dark bags rest beneath her eyes, and her hands calloused knowing she must be working hard.

"So I've heard the survey Corps just made it back from an expedition outside the walls?" She assumes, as I nod slowly.

"Hmmm.......yet, the mission was another failure,"

She sighs deeply before placing a gentle hand upon my shoulder, "But.....I've heard rumours about the walls strongest female soldier around," She raises an eyebrow. "I've heard good things, you really have become stronger.........I'm proud of you."

My eyes slowly widen, letting those few words sink in.

She's proud of me.......those words are enough for me to carry on........

"Thank you mother, so.........how about father?"

Her smile soon falters before slowly guiding me inside, "He's still a drunkard.......more so, he is here......still lazing about on the couch," she gestures with her hand, as my eyes fall upon the son of a bitch lazing on the couch.

"It never gets old, does it," I mutter, in irritation. "Why did you have to marry such a man?"

Mother falls silent for a moment, before turning to me.

"No matter, anyway it seems you won't stay long," She assumes, gesturing to the ODM gear attached to my hips.

Glancing down I tap the steel equipment, "Yeah, I'm sorry.......I've gotten orders to maintain the garrison for a bit,"

"Aren't you exhausted, especially after your expedition?" She asks me softly, as little Mei ran upstairs for a moment. Her slightly roughed up hand drifts to cradle my face in her palms,"You don't seem to be sleeping well too, do you want some water at least? Food?"