My name is John Yeager, or that's the name I was born with when I came into this world. My real name was Matthew Robinson. I was a college graduate student who loved to watch anime during my free time. My favorite one was Attack on Titan because it looked so good and the story was magnificent. Only thing I didn't like was the amount of deaths the show created. So many died and there was no one capable enough to save him. The main character Eren has the power to transform into these Titan creatures. It's a special ability that not many possess if I remember correctly. He also has a hidden power within him. The power to control the Titans. This was not something he was born with but rather given to by his father.

The power doesn't really belong to him though. That power belonged to a royal family centuries ago when man and Titan used to live together but something happened that changed that. I don't remember what it was but it was definitely tragic. Anyway, Eren was a good character but was flawed in his uncontrollable rage. Useful when fighting strong opponents but a danger to his allies. Last I recall from a friend of mine who reads the manga, Eren became darker as he grew older. He became ruthless willing to murder innocent people if it meant to achieve his goals.

The war him and his friends have been facing has changed them. Such darkness and cruelty from people. There could've been a better way. Granted the real world has bad people too but I can't believe that we are monsters capable of only destruction when fighting for peace. If only there was a character in the show that could inspire them to see the good and not die in the process. If only.

Anyway, I was finishing watching tv and was heading to bed early since I got class the next day. I get to bed and close my eyes in preparation to tomorrow but something is weird. I see visions of death, monsters, a syringe, a little boy next to me and what looks to be a basement in a familiar land. These images rattle through my mind until I was forced awake.

I'm hit with a bright light and it takes time for my eyes to adjust. I'm lying down under a tree and I look at my surroundings to where I am. My eyes widen as I did. I'm in Wall Maria but that's not possible. I hear a noise in front of me and I look up to see what it is. What shocks me so much to see is that in front of me is Mikasa Ackerman, Eren's adoptive sister. As soon as I do, my head hurts as I receive memories of her and my life.

It would seem that I'm a member of the Yeager family. From what I could tell I'm older than Eren by at least a year, I even looked like an older version of him but more mature so people could tell the difference. I was also a better fighter than him. The kids in the street who would try to bully us were afraid of me because I was willing to hurt them badly if they came near us. I even was given a badass title. They called me "The Lion of the Wall". Very game of thrones but I like it. The title symbolizes that I protect my family no matter what. I was also able to teach Eren some basic fighting skills in case he gets into a fight.

These skills would be put to the rest as together we saved Mikasa from a group of robbers that killed her family and was about to sell her off as a slave to the capital. Eren and I fought these robbers. We were able to beat them to a bloody pulp but we didn't kill them. Oh no, it was my idea to keep them alive so that they can remember the fear they had when they saw us plus there bones were so broken that I'm not sure if they could ever move the same again. One of the robbers tried to ambush us and kill me but Mikasa with her immense speed kicked him hard in the fact which broke her jaw. She was going to kill him but I stopped her. Despite that they were worthless shits, killing them wouldn't bring her parents back. I even gave her the scarf that Eren was supposed to give her in canon. Our father found us with the military police brigade and adopted Mikasa on the spot. She has been with us ever since. She has been very protective of both Eren and me but she knows that I can handle myself better than him. Oh and she also has a crush on me.

Eventually, what felt like an hour was actually a few seconds. Holy shit, I'm in Attack on Titan. This is exciting but also terrifying at the same time. I look to Mikasa with a smile.

"Hey Mikasa" I said to her. She turns her face away with a blush.

"We should start heading back" she tells me in her somewhat monotone voice.

"Very well. Where's Eren?" I ask her as we start heading back to the shinganshina district while carrying some wood.

"He's probably back home or with Armin" she tells me. I remember Armin. It's weird having two sets of memories. Admins a good kid and the same age as Eren. The boy was a dreamer and truly intelligent. He reads a lot of books. I like to read too but he surpasses me in book consumption. We got along well and he's like another little brother to me.

The Wall was bigger in person than it was in the show. Little do people realize that's its foundations are made from the Titans themselves. No one would believe if I told them though.

"Hey John, how have you been?" I hear a voice as we head back. I look up and see a drunk Hannes.

"Doing good Hannes. Still drinking on the job I see. You do know that you should always be prepared in case the worst happens right?" I reason to him. He's a good man just really lazy at his job. Can't blame him really. The world has been at peace for a long time but I know it won't last.

"Nothing's gonna happen John. God I can see where your brother got his paranoia from" he tells me.

"Or maybe it's because we know that someday everything is gonna change and everyone is gonna need to be ready." I tell him. He just sighs at this. He knows I'm right but doesn't want to think about it.

"Don't worry John if the Titans somehow get through, we'll fight them with all our might" Said one of Hannes comrades. "However, they haven't broken through the walls in over a 100 years"

"It's times like this that we are in the most danger" I told them. Hannes laughs at this.

"You sound like your father" he tells me before being serious "He does have a point though. He has saved this town from a plague and we will always be grateful. But these Titans are a different story. If they do come we'll be ready"

Well at least Hannes in this world is more open to the idea of Titans coming through.

"I hope so Hannes because if you aren't then we will just be livestock waiting to be slaughtered" I tell him as Mikasa and I leave him and his men. The look on Hannes face was that of a shocked realization. If the Titans come through, a good amount of people are gonna die. We are not spread out like the outside. Anyone could get picked out to be eaten by them and not even the guards would be enough to save them. He hopes that my families predictions of such an event don't occur or else mankind will be facing extinction.

Our walk was silent until Mikasa speaks.

"John, I don't want you and Eren to join the Recon Corp." she tells me.

"May I ask why?" I ask her with curiosity.

"It's just that-" she doesn't get to finish as we soon hear the bells ring. They are here. If I know Eren he'll be at the gates to observe the Corp. I grab Mikasa's hand and we dash to the front gate. We see a crowd of people watching the remaining members of the Corp. I saw Eren standing on a box to see as we make it over to him.

"John look it's them. The heroes have returned" he tells me with a smile on his face. He really wants to join them so that he can kill the Titans. I want to join just so that he doesn't get himself killed even if he has the power to shift into a Titan.

Pretty soon his smile fades as we see the injuries and dead soldiers coming home. They are all shell shocked by what they have seen and experienced. I've seen this before in my old world and it's never pretty. You can see it in their eyes that they are afraid. Only Erwin isn't at least outwardly. Many had left, only a few come back. This will be our fight soon and I hope that we can succeed.

A soldiers mother asks if her son is ok. Unfortunately, the soldiers gave her his arm wrapped in cloth to signify that he is dead. To hope for your child to come home and then be shown proof that he isn't could break any parents heart. One soldier admitted out loud that they learned nothing about the Titans while kneeling in front of the grieving woman. Her sons death was in vain.

The soldiers leave and Eren hears someone badmouthing them saying that all we've been doing is giving the Titans a free lunch. Eren was going to hit that perosn but I was able to stop him and drag him away with Mikasa at my side.

"Let go of me John. He deserves to be hit for what he said" Eren tells me with anger.

"Keep yourself under control or else you're gonna get killed one of these days" I told him sternly. He eventually calms down after that. I'm the only one besides our mother to do that.

"Eren, John have you finally changed your mind about joining the Recon Corp?" Mikasa asked us. Eren doesn't answer despite seeing what happened earlier. I'm the only one that speaks.

"I haven't changed my mind Mikasa. I can't just live here and expect to enjoy the peace these soldiers give us when they go out there. They are men and women laying down their lives for us. I have no right to do any less than them" I told her with determination. Eren looks at me in awe from what I said and agrees with it. Mikasa just has a stoic expression but her eyes tell me all I need to know. She doesn't like that we would risk our lives by joining but she now has an understanding why we have to. There's a hint of inspiration in her look. Perhaps this just ensures what she has to do.

We then continue to head home. We open the door and see Grisha and Carla Yeager. Our parents. We drop off the wood and start eating the food prepared for us.

"Hey Dad are you heading off to work?" Eren asked him

"For work? Yes, I have to go see someone in the inner walls" Dad said to him as he packs up his bag. "I'll be back in a couple of days"

"Eren and John want to join the Recon Corp" Mikasa informed the Yeagers which shocked Mom and brought a curious look from Dad.

"Mikasa, you traitor" exclaimed Eren. I knew she was gonna do this so I don't have a reaction.

"Eren, John what are you thinking? Do you know how many people die outside the walls?" She asks us frantically.

"We do" Eren tells her.

"Clearly, you don't" she says with anger

"Enough" I tell them as they look at me "Mom one day the Titans will come for us. It won't matter who we are or what we do. They will kill us all equally without remorse. We are nothing to them but food. We could run but the people in the inner walls will make sure that only a few survive. This leaves us with only one option. We fight. If we don't, we will cease to exist. We'll be just a memory faded away in an ocean of time but if we do fight, then we could buy ourselves time to find a way to beat them. Those people sacrificed everything for us to make sure we are safe from them. I think it's our job to honor their sacrifice and finish what they started." I reasoned. Everyone looked at me in shock from my words. Eren and Mikasa were just inspired. Mom didn't know whether to be angry or proud and Dad just looked impressed I guess.

"I see" Dad says "well my Ship is here. I must get going." He starts to leave

"Wait. Please help me convince them" Mom begged him.

"Carla, nothing can stop boys from doing what they believe is right." Dad tells Mom as he starts to look at us "Eren, John when I get back I will show you the basement that I have been keep you two away from." He shows us the infamous key that could help explain it all. He leaves and we wish him a safe trip.

As he leaves, Mom decides to talk to us.

"If joining the Recon Corp is what you two want to do then I will accept it. But you have to make me a promise" she tells us. I was thinking that she would say the opposite maybe my speech changed her mind. "Promise me that you will protect each other and Mikasa always"

We both nod at her and give her a hug. She hugs us as tightly she could because she is afraid to lose us. I invite Mikasa to join in and she shyly does so. We hug each other for a good few minutes before we separate. This is a good moment to remember.

Mikasa, Eren and I decide to run around the city and have some fun. As we run we then see Armin getting beat up by some assholes.

"Hey assholes" I scream at them which got their attention "Let my friend or else I starting breaking bones"

Mikasa and Eren were standing next to me. The bullies run away with their tails between their legs. Eren wasn't that scary but was dangerous enough despite his recklessness. Mikasa and I were the only two people in our group that have a fearful reputation. We reach Armin who was on the floor in pain.

"Are you ok Armin?" I ask him with a worried look. I offer my hand but he doesn't take it.

"I can stand up myself" he said to me. I remember that he feels like the weak link in the group. I do my best to show him that he is as strong as us but he just keeps putting himself down. He tells us why those bullies attacked him for he tried to explain to them that mankind will go outside eventually but they called him a heretic.

"Why do people hate us for wanting to go outside?" Eren asked.

"We have been at peace for 100 years inside the walls. Titans might come in once people leave so the kings government banned people from having interest to the outside world" Armin reasoned. It makes sense but that won't be the case.

"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of its people. There is a world outside this one. We have a right to see it no matter what the government tells us. If enough people have interest in it, we can show them what it means to be more than what we are now" I told him. He nods in acceptance in that but the world is too peaceful for anyone to show interest. Eren then changes the subject.

"Mikasa! How dare you tell our parents about what we wanted to do" Eren asked Mikasa angrily. Armin was shocked to hear that.

"I made no agreements not to tell them" she replied bluntly.

"How did it go?" Armin asked us.

"They didn't like it but accepted that this is our choice and we will do it" I said to him.

"That's surprising." Armin said "people are foolish to believe that they are safe here. Just because the walls have been intact for 100 years doesn't mean that they won't be broken down today."

He's right and as soon as he says that, yellow lighting appears in front of the wall causing a mass shockwave which shakes the earth. Everyone is on the ground trying to figure out what is going on. I look at the front gate and finally see it.

The Colossal Titan.

"That's not possible. The Wall is 50m high" Said Armin while everyone else just stares at the beast.

"We need to move now" I exclaimed to them trying to get them out of their stunned expressions. I finally do and we run trying to get back to our homes. Then we hear a loud crashing sound. I knew what it was and I didn't look back. The Wall has been breached.

The Titans are coming.

The War has begun.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Whew that took me awhile. Hey guys this is my Attack on Titan story. I hope it was an enjoyable introduction. My OC is Erens older brother who's very levelheaded and mature. He's not reckless like Eren.

This is also a harem story so I'll ask you guys who you want to be in it. I know Mikasa is a definite.

I want to thank Stigma 13 for helping me create the idea for this story. I hope I've done it justice.

Hope you guys enjoy. This is me signing out