Disclaimer: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). This is just fan made fun. I hope you enjoy.

You Never Know

A petite figure moved effortlessly through the crowded streets of Shiganshina. Only one destination was in mind. The gate. The gate that led to the other side of the giant 50 meter wall that surrounded the people. Guarded the people from what preyed on them relentlessly. It almost made her want to vomit. Sure the Titans were big and scary, but boxing yourself in isn't the brightest thing to do, or so Artemis believed.

"Hello there, what's a little thing like you doing this close to the gate?" A garrison asked, as if she were a lost child.

Artemis slid her cloak up to reveal both her gear, and the crest on her coat.

The man immediately straightened up. "My apologies, you see..."

She held up a hand. "It happens far to often for me to even get angry anymore."

The garrison shifted slightly. "Well, I also didn't expect to see one of you on this side of the wall..."

"Orders are orders." Artemis sighed, leaning against the monstrously high wall.

He gave a laugh and a nod of agreement, relaxing a bit. "I'll have a drink to that."

Artemis smirked. "Cheers."

"Well, you may be here a while, so feel free to grab a chair. You never do know how long these trips take."

She gave a natural laugh to that, slipping off her bag and laying it beside the chair.

He held out his hand. "Brown. Joseph Brown."

Shaking his hand firmly, she responded, "Artemis Wilde."

The sudden ringing of the bell made them both jump in surprise. "Shit, man... Was not expecting that." Joseph laughed lightly. He was pretty young, only joined a year ago, and was already sitting in front of Maria's gate.

Artemis stood quickly, putting her bag over her shoulder, standing in wait for her comrades. Joseph disappeared into the inner workings of the gate to help with opening it, she moved further away to make sure there would be enough room between her and those entering.

As they filtered in, townsfolk began gathering around. Artemis jumped on to the first cart to check on the injured laying on it. "Do you know anything about his condition?" She questioned the man sitting next to the unconscious person.

"Sorry, but I haven't a clue." He responded dully, looking completely lost and depressed.

Nodding, she examined the bandages around the guy's head and arm. "Likely just a concussion... He needs new bandages to avoid any infections..." She muttered more to herself then the dazed man beside her. "Are you capable of putting these on him?" She asked the man beside her, holding out fresh bandages from her bag.

He nodded, a sort of spark in his eye. "Yes ma'am!"

Artemis moved to get off the cart when she heard a confused mutter from the man. "I really don't understand why the have you here playing doctor, though..."

She opened her mouth to respond, but then, she didn't really understand why herself...

"Hey, Artemis, where are you heading off to?"

Artemis faced her old captain. "My bag is empty of supplies, so I'm going to stick around for a bit, you wouldn't believe the quality of medical supplies they have!"

"Hate to break it to you, but I don't think your new captain will be as thrilled about your hoppy as I was." The taller woman replied honestly.

Artemis shrugged. "Well that's to bad, besides, I have farewells to say. I'll head out before nightfall."

Her ex-captain groaned. "Fine, but I'm not taking the blame if He gets impatient with you."

"If he can't handle my peculiarities, he can cancel his claim and put me back on you squad." Artemis ended the conversation with bluntly, but then added, "I promise I'll make it back before tomorrow, Hanji."

They parted with that, leaving Artemis alone in this strange town again. But that was okay, she didn't mind it all. Moving through the streets, she stopped at different places after acquiring what she needed. This place was so wonderful! So full of life and happiness!

"Hello there, Artemis!"

Artemis turned, surveying the crowd behind her, "Hey, Joseph. On break already?"

"Yep. What are you still doing in town?"

"Small shopping and a bit of sightseeing." She responded, looking up at the sun. Another couple hours before it would set. Perfect.

Joseph laughed at this. "Well, I can't say there is much to see around here, although you might want to try-"

The earth quaked, knocking them down to the ground. "What the hell was that?!" Artemis demanded, looking over her shoulder. What in the hell? Artemis' eyes widen at the sight of smoke billowing up from the other side of the wall.

Joseph turned, his face contorting in horror as a head rose above the top of the wall.

That wall is 50 meters high... Artemis began to breath heavily, just as every bit frozen in horror and confusion as everyone else in Shiganshina.

How was this happening?

A/N: A bit of a short a chapter, the next one is definitely longer! I'm not entirely sure how far I'm going to go with this plot, though. If you will, please review and inform how I did and if I need to work on anything. Thank you!