Not The One Who Dies ⇀ Attack on Titan *Original*

Part 4: Welcome to The Scouts

Logan sat in his living room as his mom cooked breakfast as she did almost every morning. His father sat next to him on the couch, seemingly planning out the day for the family. His father had returned from his work and was staying home for the week. Logan could almost taste the food his mother was making when his father got his attention.

"Hey kiddo, do you want to go into town later with me and get some stuff for your birthday?" Joel, Logan's father asked causing the boy to wear a smile a wide smile and nod. Joel chuckled as the food was placed on the table, Logan's mother telling them to hurry up and get it before it got cold.

The family ate breakfast talking about their plans for the day before a knock at the door interrupted them. Logan's mom excused herself from the table to open the door. When she did she got two words out before someone grabbed her and threw her to the ground causing Joel to get up from the table and grab Logan, already knowing who was at the door. He pulled him into the parent's bedroom, grabbing something from the bedside table drawer.

Logan was fixated on the door, worried about his mom, he hadn't even noticed his father sticking him with a needle, injecting a metallic-like liquid into his son's arm with a shaky sigh. The door began to shake as it was kicked, the men outside yelling to come out.

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Logan's eyes snapped open as he let out a sob, the memories from all of those years coming back to haunt him like they had almost every night. He started to look around the room, not familiar with it.

"Logan! You're up!" A groggy Petra said, having been asleep. Logan's eyes whipped around the room trying to locate one face. Eren Yeager.

"Where's Eren?" Logan's scratchy voice asked causing Petra to slightly smile, finding it cute that her friend was worried about his crush. Logan rolled his eyes, grabbing a cup full of water and taking a long drink of it.

"He's being questioned by the commander and Levi as we speak, Erwin want's to get him in the scouts to repair the hole in Wall Maria," Petra spoke causing Logan to nod, it had made sense. Logan had the same thought when he first saw the power of Eren.

"Well well well, would you look who's awake!" Hange Zoe said as she walked through the front door with a smile on her face, glad to see her friend awake and okay. Logan gave her a big smile as he was happy to see her. She had been on a mission while the battle for Trost was happening.

"Hange! How was the mission?" Logan asked as she gave him a side hug. Hange shrugged as she sighed. Logan also shrugged before Hange helped him out of the bed.

"Come on then, We have someone to go break outta jail! Your little crush I hear? Hmm?" Hange said, poking Logan in the side causing him to slightly laugh before blushing. Logan looked at Petra with confused eyes before she mouthed a 'Sorry!'

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Hange, Mitche, and Logan all made their way down the hallway, military police whispering to themselves about the three high ranking members of the Survey Corps.

"So, I've heard that you've taken an interest in this boy, Ey Logan?" Mitche asked causing Logan to roll his eyes, worried about how many people Petra had been told.

"Jeez, Petra has a big mouth. It's just a crush, don't worry about it." Logan grumbled out causing Mitche to slightly chuckle.

"I'm more worried about the boys safety if he breaks your heart. He'd have every high ranking official of the Survey Corps on his ass." Mitche joked causing Logan to crack a smile. He had missed having Mitche around, he was a very enjoyable person to hang out with. Even if he did want to smell every living thing.

The trio arrived at the cell, the military police soldiers seemingly bullying Eren. Logan gave them both death stares as Hange began to interrogate Eren on his health. Logan pulled her from the bars, opening up the cell.

"You alright? Last time I saw you, you were passed out." Logan said as he uncuffed the boy from the wall. Eren nodded, feeling his wrists causing Logan to frown, knowing he'd have more on in a few seconds.

"Are you? I heard they took you to the hospital. I didn't hurt you did I?" Eren asked, cringing at the thought. Logan furiously shook his head, adamant on the boy not having hurt him. Eren gave him a small smile as Hange told him he'd have to wear more handcuffs.

Eren nodded, putting his hands out of the cell. The trio left the jail area, Eren with his hands behind Erens back.

Hange introduced the two commanders before looking over to Logan with a slight smile.

"I'm sure you know our adorable little Logan by now." Hange chuckled causing Logan to hit her in the back of the head lightly getting her to shut up. Eren slightly chuckled as he nodded, looking to the boy who was his age.

"Well shoot. We used up all the time with small talk and we're here!" Hange said, stopping in the middle of the hallway by a set big door. Eren looked to Logan who gave him a comforting smile, subconsciously placing his hand on Eren's back.

"It might get rough in there okay? Just don't listen to them, they're closed-minded assholes who are scared. Don't let it get to you, okay?" Logan said, causing Eren to smile and nod as they entered the courtroom, the military police grabbing Eren and Logan leaving his side to go stand with Levi and Erwin.

Erwin gave him a warm smile and a small hug as he greeted the boy. Levi didn't break his cold exterior but gave him a quick pat on the back. Logan quietly said hello to Armin and Mikasa giving them comforting smile as the premier took his seat and began to talk to Eren.

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"Levi, you didn't have to go that far!" Logan grumbled as he tended to the wounds of Eren. Levi had beaten the shit out of him in front of everyone. While Logan knew it was neccisary for them to get Eren, he thought Levi might've gone a tad too far.

"Tsh, shut up brat, the kid is fine." Levi groaned as he leaned against the wall, keeping his eyes locked on the two boys across the room from him. Erwin made his way into the room, explaining that he was sorry about the beating but it was necessary.

"It's fine, I understand. Logan, I'm fine, you don't need to do anything." Eren whined as Logan squinted his eyes and shook his head, still looking the boy over before letting out a 'Hmph' and sitting next to him as Erwin made his way to the two teenagers.

"You have my utmost respect. I'm glad you're on the team." Erwin said to Eren causing him to beam with a smile. Logan watched the interaction, trying to hide his smile, it was adorable seeing Eren so happy.

"Me too! Glad to be here sir!" Eren said, taking Erwins much bigger hand before Levi marched over and sat in between the two boys, throwing his arm on the couch. Logan groaned as Levi pushed him to the side.

"So, Eren. You don't resent me now do you?" Levi asked causing Logan to roll his eyes, the man had played the same card on Logan many times after training.

"No, I can see that what you did was necessary," Eren spoke causing Logan to sigh, knowing he wouldn't hear the end of it from Levi.

"Good, see Logan, he understands," Levi said dryly causing Logan to fake a laugh before standing up and going to the other side of the couch.

"Still, don't you think you went a little too far?" Hange asked causing Logan to point at her with wide eyes, moving to her side.

"See! Thank you Hange! Jeez." Logan said causing the silent Mitche to laugh from the other side of the room. He thought it was adorable how Logan was defending Eren.

"You knocked his tooth out for god's sake!" Hange finished, taking it from her pocket to show the men, Levi making fun of her for picking it up, calling her disgusting.

The group went off on their own conversations causing Logan to whisper the words that were on his mind since the courtroom.

"Welcome to the Scouts, Yeager," Logan whispered causing Eren to blush.