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Sea of Stars # 6

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⋆ Let go ⋆





You ran past families, holding Eren's hand so he could keep up with you. Both recruits and soldiers of the Garrison were directing the people to the Gate, ordering them to not bring their personal material since it was in vain. Just like when Wall Maria fell, but at least this time, most of them would have the time to escape since the vanguard put a net in front of the breach.

" QUICK, EREN! " you yelled over your shoulder, seeing the HQ from a distance.

You finally made it on time, seeing a couple of familiar faces on your way to form a line. Doing the salute, the instructor started his speech about the coming plan.

" Split up into teams, just as in training! Under the Garrison's command, you will form supply and information routes as you mop up any Titans you encounter! The Garrison's Intercept Squad will form the vanguard. The cadets will function as the middle guard under our command. And the Garrison's elite will form the rear guard! " yelled a Garrison soldier. " According to information we've received, the initial response team has been wiped out! "

Cadets gasped in shock and in fright. Your eyes widened in terror. If the vanguard was already wiped out, it only meant one thing: the Titans are already in the town, killing survivors and innocents.

" They let the Titans break through their defenses and get into the town! In other words, as things stand the Armored Titan could show up at any time and destroy the inner wall! "

Whispers spread among the recruits like a wild fire. They knew a couple of them will certainly not survive at this attack. You greeted your teeth in frustration, your salute faltering for a moment. 

" Attention! The vanguard is intercepting the Titans at this very moment. This defense mission has only one goal: to protect Wall Rose until the civilians have evacuated! Also, as I'm sure you're all aware by now, fleeing from an enemy carries the death penalty! Keep that in mind as you offer up your lives! Dismissed! "

" Yes, sir! " everyone yelled and they were already on their way to their respected guard. Some recruits started to cry or sulking in a corner, not wanting to face the reality.

Walking with Eren, you didn't see Jean in front of you and you two collided. Jean gave you a nasty look before growling, pushing you out of the way.

" Outta my way! " he yelled. In anger, Eren grabbed his collar and turned him to he could face Eren.

" What's gotten into you? " 

" ``What's gotten into me?`` I don't need to hear that from you, Mr.Death Drive! " spat Jean. " You actually wanted to join the Survey Corps, right?! I'm sure you're good and ready to die at any second! I was supposed to leave for the Interior tomorrow! "

" Jean, there is no need- " you tried but the male cut you off.

" Relax and accept death, is it?! "

" Hell no! " snarled Eren, slamming Jean's body into the pillar. " Don't forget. Never forget the three years we put our blood, sweat, and tears into! During those years, we've had countless brushes with death. There are even some who've actually died. Those who ran and those who were driven out too. But we made it through alive, didn't we?! We will make it through today too. You're gonna survive today, and be within the inner walls by tomorrow, right? "

Jean greeted his teeth in anger and cursed under his breath before moving where Dazz was sitting at.

" Let's going Dazz. QUIT CRYING ALREADY! "

Mikasa approached Eren, alarmed. 


" Eren, if the fighting gets chaotic, come straight to me " she said, eyeing you to have confirmation and you nodded your head. 

" But we're in different squads, Mikasa "

" Depending on the situation, things sure will not go according to procedure, Eren " you muttered and Eren stared at you darkly. " You need to go to Mikasa, she'll protect you "

" What the hell are you talking about?! Quit babysitting me already! " he said angrily and you sighed in frustration. 

" Eren- " you were cut by another soldier.

" Recruit Ackerman. You've been specially assigned to the rear guard. Come with me "

" W-with my skills, I'll only be a burden, sir! " she said quickly and Eren raised a brow. 

" I'm not asking for your opinion. Right now, with the evacuation lagging, we need as many elites near the residents as we can get " he said, turning around. Mikasa was about to protest but Eren headbutted her.

" EREN!? " you said in shock. 

" That's enough, Mikasa. We can't afford you getting panicked! This is a crisis with mankind's fate on the line! How can you be prioritizing what you want?! " he said, hands in fists. She looked down in shame and in mid sadness.

" ..Sorry...I wasn't thinking clearly " she took Eren's hand. " I have one request. Please...stay alive..."

Eren scoffed and pushed her hand away without any shame. You stared at his back in anger. How could he treat her like that? This wasn't the little brother you know. You turned to her and took her shoulders.

" Mikasa. I will have an eye on him " you said and she shook her head.

" Eren isn't on your same squad....How- "

" Mikasa, I have faced this kind of situation before you were even born. I know what I'm doing....I will protect him even if it costs my life- " you were cut by her hugging you tightly.

" Don't die too...please don't die " she sobbed in your shoulder and you were surprised to hear her cry. 

" I won't...that's a promise... " you smiled gently, ruffling her hair.

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You were assigned to kill any Titans that entered in your zone, which was almost always. Your teammates were too scared to even lift a finger so you were stuck to do all the job. How lucky for them to have the Survey Corps' soldier. You panted, hands on knees by how tired you were. You really need to get your act together when this battle will end. If it will. 

" Cadet (Y/N) " you heard an elite said and you turned to him.

" We need you to help several squads in the middle guard. Titans are starting to made their way in the rear guard, toward the civilians " he said and you nodded eagerly.

" Yes, sir! " you saluted before jumping down from the roof you were on, flying through the buildings in an insane speed. 

You need to get back to Eren. You hoped with all your heart he was okay. Taking down Titans left and right, you stopped to take your breath once again. Your stamina was decreasing rapidly and you know that you cannot afford to do this all day. You weren't a weapon machine after all. 

" Eren...where are you? "

That's when you heard a scream. It sounded like...Armin?! Your eyes widened when you caught sight of him, hanging above a Titan's mouth. You let out a snarl and ran to him. The Titan released him and he fell inside his mouth. You screamed and jumped down at the same time. Before Armin could slide to the monster's stomach, you caught his hand.

" (Y/N)?! H-How "

He was interrupted by you throwing him out of the Titan's mouth. You were about to follow him when the Titan's tongue enrolled itself around your legs and pushed you further inside of it. You let out a horrified screech and your arms were now flailing in every direction. This is it. You were going to die. You closed your eyes, waiting for your fate when a hand took a grab of your wrist and you looked up to see Eren...all bloody.

" Eren?! "

" Onee-chan, you promised, damnit! " he snarled and you gave him a quizzical expression. " You promised me to show that sea of stars! One day we will go to the real world, for god sake! Now get a hold of yourself and help me save your life! "

" Eren... " you blinked a couple of times and cried in pain when you fell your legs getting rip apart. " Eren...please...let go... "

" W-what.."

" Eren, I know it's...difficult....b-but you need...to let go of m-me... " you said, your voice getting weaker. Your little brother stared at you with wide eyes, not used to see you in such a weak state.

" I WON'T! I WON'T....I won't abandon you... " he said, tears rolling down his cheeks. If you could, you would have brushed them away with your thumb but you couldn't move a inch anymore. You were paralyzed.

" Eren...there s-something I w-wanted to tell you since forever....since I first met you....Even if we are not from the same blood...I was honored...to be your sister...."

" What a-are you talking a-about?! Don't tell m-me... "

" There's no time for this....You need to get out of there....Please, do it for me...."

You let your hand goes numb and it was now difficult for Eren to get a hold of you. You were slipping slowly away from him. He cried your name one more time and a smile appeared on your face before you drifted away into darkness.

" Eren...I love you.... " you muttered softly before you fell inside the Titan's stomach, hearing the screams of your brother.

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" (Y/N), do you know what is a sea of stars? Humpf....How could you answer me, huh? " chuckled a man. " You're only a baby....Yes...my...child....Anna always says that it's only in fairy tales but she doesn't understand...your mother doesn't understand...I will tell you what it is...It's- "

" RICK, THEY ARE HERE! " yelled a female voice. 

" Shit! (Y/N), hold on-ANNA DON'T GO HERE! "

" IT'S TOO LATE RICK, THEY ARE HERE! HE IS COMING-OH MY GOD! " she screeched.

" NO MATTER WHAT HAPPEN, ANNA, DON'T LET HER GO. HE WON'T HAVE HER. HE WON'T-ARG "

" RICK-"

" Sh....No worries (Y/N)...Please...don't make a sound....I will put you there for the moment...just don't make a sound, okay? I will- "

" Please (Y/N)...if you can hear me...Don't forget...me...even...if I'm not- "


" See you later, (Y/N) "
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