3 Choice

Is this the end ?

I survived through everything for this ?

At least the sky was beautiful .

Dad would say that ıt is a good day to hunt .

You opened your eyes. Shocked and unbelieving you tried to sit. Your head was hurting but you paid no attention to the pain and looked around you trying to understand where are you. The room was small without many furniture and the sun shined through the big windows. You heard the birds and people talking outside. ' Where am ı ?' you thought while trying to get up. You torso was covered with bandages and your right leg was hurting as hell. As you tired to take a step the door opened and Erwin and a doctor walked in.

" So you woke up. I though that you would be asleep for at least a day." he said surprised. You looked at him straight in the eyes.

" Where am ı and why am ı not dead? " you went straight to the point suggestions that you are not interested in the irrelevant topics. He put his hand up to tell the doctor to leave . Your calm state and straightness weren't normal and he knew that. Normally you should be shocked but you weren't. He smiled and said

" You are our guest at the HQ. As for why we didn't kill you ... I thought that you might be useful for us" So they thought that you might know anything you though which made you smile. That bastard used you as a weapon and nothing more. Seeing you not saying anything made Erwin guess what you were thinking.

" We know that you don't know anything about The Duke and his plans. We are just interested in you. You are not a soldier from the military but you are the guard of one of the most powerful man in this country. Now that the Duke is dead you are the only person to tell us the reason" He knew about you which wasn't the best for you. The bastard is also death which gave you the chill. They could have killed you too but they didn't. Instead they tended your wounds.

' ıt ıs weird ' you thought .Keeping your calmness and suspicion you wondered about his motives and said :

" What if ı am not? I was trained personally by the orders of the Duke. I had the normal training of a normal soldier so even though ı am not really a part of the military ." This was for your advantage because you know that they cant judge you by the military law. If you were a part of the military they would execute you without a trial but now they cant. You knew that you could argue that they threatened you all this time and know nothing about the truth which isn't all a lie.

" Oh we know that. You see we know everything about you. Your past, your training and your life. You can think that not being a soldier might save you but you killed 23 of my soldiers so we can simply execute you without a trial. Even with a trial you were the quad of the Duke and now that he is gone there is none to save you ." That is true and you knew it. But then why would they didn't kill you ? Instead of thinking the possible answers you asked .

" Then why didn't you kill me ? You could kill me but saved me using your resources on me when you could use it for a soldier dying. That doesn't make sense. Are you going to tell me or we should play more word games ?" said patiently. Either you could learn his motives or buy yourself some time to come up with a plan.

" We want you to be a part of the Survey Corp. You have some skills and ı would be sad to kill someone like you just because of that bastard who called himself a Duke." he said as he read your mind. Waiting you to argue or talk back you staid still. He was now very curious of you. Your actions or behavior weren't the same of a normal soldier let alone a normal person.

" So you are here blackmailing me. Telling me that ı will be executed if ı deny and giving me an option which would be beneficial for both of us. I know that Survey Corps that's criminals. You are in need of soldiers considering you lost many because of the Female Titan." said as you analyzed the situation. He laughed which shocked you.

"I knew that the bastard Alston would have a great weapon and ı am happy that ı was Roth. So what you say to my offer? Die because of a bastard or save humanity?" You laughed when you heard the last words.

"Save humanity? Commander ı am touched by for naivety and idealist view. I accept it for surviving." said directly looking at his blue eyes. He wasn't a cruel person which you knew before hand. You respected him for coming up with a plan and killing the motherfucker Alston. Knowing how secure his house is and still being able to kill him meant that this man was strong which earned your respect. Showing that you surrender you sat down on the bed and said while looking out of the window

" I respect strong people and you are one Commander. So ı will accept your offer. I will do anything ı am ordered but ı dint care for the humanity. I am neither the most idealistic nor the humanistic person in the world. If you can take me as ı am then ı am in " you said in a cold voice as you stated the truth. Looking back at Erwin you saw that he wasn't shocked . He shocked his head and said in a straight voice

" From now on you are a part of Survey Corps. After you are healed you will be examined on your skills and then be put in a squad. That is all" showing that this talk has ended. You stand up and saluted him which made him shocked . He shocked his head and left the room.

" So now ı am part of the Survey Corps. Would you ever believe that dad?"

Erwin left the room and saw Levi standing next to the door. He knew that Levi wouldn't left him alone with a girl as skilled who was fighting against him just a few hours ago. Although Levi wasn't a fan of letting her in the Survey Corps deep down he knew that the potential and the strength the girl had.

" So what did she said?" he asked although he knew the answer. Erwin who just talked another emotionless person looked at his friend. Levi was a former criminal who become the proud of the Survey Corps and Erwin valued his thoughts more than anything. Him asking about this meant that he accepted her but had his suspicions.

" She said yes. When she is recovered we will test her. But seeing who well she frighted with you and her skills not only as a fighter but also as a tactician is enough to know that she will pass. But Levi ı cant trust her yet. She has neither a purpose nor any emotions. You saw her too. She is as cold as an ice which means that she can be unpredictable. So ı though she should be a part of your squad." Levi moved her sight from the ground to Erwin's face. He understood the reasons but that didn't mean that he was happy with the decision. He shook his head and said

" We cant let her stay with others too. She might run away. Erwin ı will go by with your plan but if she ever tries to run away or kill anyone ı will kill her unlike today. Know that" as he finished his sentence Levi left Erwin. Levi was angry and shocked today. He never met anyone who was able to fight against him that well which made him acknowledge her skills. Which made him doubt her was her coldness. He could be also calm in dangerous situations but seeing someone who would stay calm and make a plan which was nearly successfully made him uneasy. He remembered what Erwin told him yesterday : ' She was the daughter of a hunter who was know for his skills and providing fur to the nobles. After his death , she was trained by Alston. She has been his guard for a long time and defeated not only soldiers of the nobles but also very powerfully men from Underground. She trained also as a military soldier although not being an official one. She is strong and dangerous, Levi. Although we know this much about her none knows her real name . She is called X'. Levi cursed and walked to the training ground where his squad has been training. Seeing their captain coming they stopped and got in line. Levi stooped confront of them.

" The girl from today's mission will be a member of our squad" he said expecting many of them to talk back or not to accept the news and he was right. Eren shouted in an angry tone

" Why Captain? SHE IS AN ENEMY ?! HOW - " Mikasa sensing Erin's outburst might get him in trouble she hit him making him shout up . Connie and Sasha who are to hungry to argue paid no attention while Jean , Reiner , Berthold and Armin discusses the news between themselves, Levi feels himself getting irritated.

"Ch brats shut up. I am not a fan of this plan but she is strong and Erwin thinks that she might be usefully. We all will keep an eye on her. She should be fine in few days and assign to us. Until then ı want everyone continue everything as usual. But ıf you sense or see something unusual you will report to me. No exceptions . If ı am not there go straight to Erwin. Understood? " Everyone shouted " yes sir" . Seeing them understood the orders you sighed and let them go to the lunch. Levi never have been the one to hope but this time you looked at the hospital wing and hope that his fears were nothing important. After fighting with you today, ıt was clear that the stupid girl could take the whole squad with ease even with Erin's Titan form. Levi let pushed these thoughts away as he walked slowly to the big hall to get something to eat while he was doing the paperwork's which he hated the most.

Having your days staying in your bed while the doctors checked up on you and eating was unusual to you. Before you would only take a day of when you were seriously injured . If you were able to walk the Duke wanted you at his side. You knew that he was paranoid and now you understood why. You looked outside.

' he is dead? ' You thought about this many times but always saw yourself either dead or being killed. The reason wasn't that you cared for the bastard , you were thought that. From a young age you were trained to save or protect him. But now he was dead and you weren't. You didn't feel any remorse or guilt. Expecting that his plots and plans would one day lead him to death you were prepared for this but the thing you weren't was your life after his death. You ate, sat , lived - heck even breath by his orders. Now having him gone gave you a sense of freedom. But you knew too well that Erwin was his new master. Even he wasn't like Alston you were another ones pawn . Different masters , same role. However Erwin wasn't the type to use someone for his means. He was a commander and would use his soldiers as a pawn but he wasn't the one who can control a persons life. You were suspecting some twists and knew that Levi would be a part of this too. You already knew that you were above average of a normal soldier but this morning show you that there were at most a handful of people in the Survey Corps who is at your level and Levi was certainly one of them. So knowing how much Erwin trusted Levi and how protective Levi of Erwin was you guess that you would be in Levi's squad. You smiled as you remembered sensing Levi outside during the conversation with Erwin.

" So you are an obedient dog too Levi. That's interesting" It actually amused you. You planned to understand everyone near Erwin as your priority. If you want to survive you need to know the people with power. Alston thought you this very well. Your thoughts went to Drano. She never had any loyalty to the Alston but you knew that Drano had. He might be a problem when he learned that you now a part of the Survey Corps. He would probably kill you and you knew that. He threatened you many times before and you respected him for his loyalty for the bastard. Although you weren't the person who would have any kind of loyalty you knew that earning such a trust of someone is difficult. While you were thinking the nurse came in. She was a lovely girl around 18 with long brownish hair.

" I am going to take the bandages out now and then the Commander Erwin is going to test you in 2 hours." As she came near. So you had 2 hours to change , eat and get ready. It sounded nice to you. But your previous thoughts were still in your mind and you looked at the nurse as she removed your bandages. Remembering how she blushed everytime she mentioned Erwin you thought that you mirth use her feelings and deliver a note to Erwin. You weren't still sure about if Erwin was your master, but you respected him and felt in depth for saving your life. You said in a fake warm tone to not scare the girl

" I want to write a note to the Commander and warn him about a danger. Would you be kind enough to let me ? I know ıf ı ask the doctor or the others they might not let me or it might be late. I dint want to see the Commander in danger" You added the last part to make the girl think that she might save him which worked like a wonder. As you finished your sentence you could see the fear in her eyes. She agreed and let you write the letter promising deliver it as soon as she gets out from the door.

Seeing for doing here job so fast and basically leaving the run running made you smile. You were good to read people which you learned when Alston was talking with people. You would watch them and try to understand if they might become an enemy or create a problem. Nobles, soldiers and the so called kings of the Underground... They had different ways to hide their true intentions but in time you learned every single trick they had. Knowing that you had time on your hand you got up , dressed up and eat some food before leaving the room. Your blades were taken so you felt a bit naked but knowing that you get to fight in a short time boiled your blood. Except killing people , you loved fighting and it excited you. That was the reason why the bastard Alston agreed to take you in and train as his soldier. You loved to see the blood dripping form your enemies . It was your drug , made your head spin , gave you energy and power to move on. Turning your humanity off and letting the leash of the monster inside of you go . You smiled and licked your lips while walking slowly to the training grounds that the nurse told you to go .

" Let it begin "