Scouts Regiment command post,

There had been some commotion at the Scouts command post in Trost. At Commander Erwin's office he, Levi, and Hanji discussed what had been reported to them about the weird occurrence near Trost.

" But how is it possible for anyone take control of a titan like that?" Levi asked.

" The Garrison troops said they saw a man with something glowing on his hand. I bet it could have something to do with how the titans were acting. It might even be a clue as to how Eren disappeared. It's very possible he was kidnapped." Hanji replied

" But I was there when Eren disappeared. None of my squad members saw a man fitting that description." Levi argued.

" Maybe you and your squad were put under his control." Hanji Replied. Levi's narrowed his eyes.

" It's hard to comprehend how anyone could have known about Eren. Eren didn't even know about his capabilities until recently." Erwin added.

" The only way we'll know anything else is if we confront these strange people over the wall. Perhaps we can see them again and maybe we can follow them." Levi turned to Erwin as he suggested this.

" It's a hell of a risk, but I doubt we have any other choice." Erwin said.

" We don't have any other leads and we need Eren if we're going to try to take back any land." Levi argued. Erwin sighed.

It was then all three of them noticed a commotion outside Erwin's office. They all looked to the door as they could hear soldiers arguing on the other side.

" You can't go in! This area is restricted until further… Oof!" one Soldier tried to say before he was audibly hit. Levi stood up from his chair and began walking to the door. Hanji and Erwin stood and faced the door.

" It was only a matter of time, I guess." Levi proclaimed as he stood at the door. His hand moved to the door knob to open it. Other soldiers could be heard on the other side of the door. They were struggling. Levi opened the door to Mikasa in the process of kneeling one solder in the stomach. She was completely enraged. Levi looked on with little care as he stepped out into the hallway. Mikasa caught sight of him and turned to meet his gaze.

" That's enough of that! Put him down!" Levi ordered her. Mikasa never took her eyes off of him but she dropped the solder on the ground. He fell to his knees and grabbed his stomach. Armin skidded into view from around the corner down the hallway.

" Mikasa!" Armin cried out. He was too late as she had ran past him. He was afraid she would have taken things this far. Levi looked past Mikasa and took note of Armin. He remembered him as being instrumental in the planning of retaking the wall.

Damn, I was wondering when she'd show up. This really can't be helped. Levi thought to himself.

" You too, I want both of you to get in here now!" Levi ordered him. Levi turned around and made his way into the office again. Mikasa looked at Armin who nodded his head and they both walked into the office.

Armin looked around him as three guards were on the ground. They looked to be in immense pain as another soldier was helping them up.

Mikas was the first to enter and she was met with the gaze of Levi, Erwin and Hanji. Erwin had a look of disapproval. Armin walked in right behind Mikasa.

" Do you mind explaining to me what the hell you are doing, soldier!" Erwin demanded.

" Commander Sir! We're here to ascertain just what has happened to our friend." Armin replied immediately.

" And you really think having your friend here throw a hissy fit is going to get you answers?" Levi asked. He shifted his eyes between both. Mikas glared at him.

" What happened to Eren!" Mikasa demanded from Levi.

" You're not in a position to make demands." Levi replied. Mikasa turned her body to face Levi.

" I want to know what happened to Eren! I heard you lost him!" Mikasa demanded. Levi stood up straight. He was preparing to take her down even though he understood her emotions, but Erwin put up his hand and shook his head. This prompted Levi to relax.

" Mikasa, hold on ok!" Armin put his hand on her shoulder. Mikasa turned to look at him.

"Captain sir, we are good friends of Eren; He's practically family to me." Armin explained.

"He is my family!" Mikasa added.

" Yes we're well aware of that. " said Levi.

" From what I understand you both signed up with the scouts. This is true, correct?" Erwin asked.

" Yes Commander sir!" both Mikasa and Armin replied.

" And what I know is that you both played a big part in the retaking of wall Rose, right?" Hanji asked.

" Yes Section leader!" Armin replied.

Erwin looked at Levi and Hanji, they also looked at him. Erwin considered how to go forth with the situation. On one hand, Mikasa had just blown through the scouts standing guard outside his office. She was violently loyal to Eren and she wouldn't be able to focus on the bigger picture if that went against the safety of Eren. He doubted that even if Mike were there, Mikasa would have had any more trouble getting Erwin, Mikasa was a lot like Levi. There was no way he could keep her out of the loop. On the other hand, he had two very capable soldiers who would be more than willing to go out on a mission to investigate the strange people who were stealing titans, especially if it meant finding their friend. Erwin thought for a moment before he spoke. Levi looked on expectantly.

" Levi, as I've said before, we have no other choice." Erwin proclaimed. " perhaps it's best that I include these two in on finding Eren." he said as he looked at Mikasa and Armin.

" Sir?" Armin asked.

"Eren disappeared about a week ago. We believe he was kidnapped. We have reports of strange individuals appearing and disappearing just outside the wall. It looks like they are using means of travel we've never seen before; a means that allows them to pop in and out of reality." Erwin explained.

" You think they are responsible for Erens disappearance?" Armin asked.

" I was there when Eren disappeared, He just vanished into thin air. These people were also seen taking control of titans and stealing them, disappearing with them. We have reason to believe they were involved. " Levi replied. Mikasa looked at Armin who looked back at her.

" What are we going to do, sir?" Mikasa asked to Erwin.

" I'm putting Levi incharge of finding these individuals and investigating them. I think you two should go with him. You'll be joining Levi's squad. This should keep you out of trouble for now. " Erwin ordered them. Mikasa's eyes brightened and Armin seemed to loosen up. Erwin continued to stare at the two.

" Levi is the commanding officer for this mission, I don't want you doing anything without his authority. Do I make myself clear, cadets?" Erwin commanded with an authoritative voice.

" Yes sir!" both Mikasa and Armin said.

Forest near the Tristain Academy of Magic.

Eren was in considerable pain. His limb had a familiar throbbing, burning sensation where his hand used to be and his chest burned with an intensity that nearly made him pass out. His clothes were ripped where the axe had penetrated his body and they were stained with a considerable amount of blood. Still he could tell he was gonna make it.

Laying next to him were the corpses of three men he had never met before and were now dead by his hand. Their lifeless bodies were adorned with the horror stricken expressions that were reminiscent of the the men he had killed the time he had helped to save his adoptive sister. The feeling was familiar and he felt no remorse.

Louise knelt on the ground next to Eren as shock was plastered on her face. She gazed at the wounds that mended on their own at an alarming rate. The sight was surreal and Her understanding of who Eren was, was becoming more baseless.

Eren grabbed at his chest as a tinge of pain shot through his torso. Louise looked at Eren with more concern. The pain was slow to subside but each moment that passed offered him slightly more relief. Eren looked up at Louise and noticed her look of horror.

"Louise…" Eren said weakly. Louise had a million thoughts running through her head. Just who and what was Eren.

" A… Are … are you ok?" Louise asked with trepidation.

" I'll…. I'll be fine. " Eren said as he looked down at his chest. Louise examined Eren's body more intensely. Despite the condition he was in, he was saying he was fine?

"Fine?... Fine!? How… is… any of this... fine!" Louise shouted, emphasising her words. Like a flood gate of emotions had been opened, Louise let out a wave of anger.

" How can you say you are fine? You have a gaping hole in your chest and your hand is cut off!" Louise pointed at the afflicted areas of his body. Eren found the strength to frown at his emotional master and replied,

" Look, I'm telling you I'll be fine! I've had worse! Like always, the hand will grow back and the chest will heal close! Look, See!" Eren pointed his stub at Louise to show her that his hand already somewhat grown back. Louise, stunned by this, looked on with disbelief and shock.

" How is this possible. You don't have any magic and even if you did this regeneration is far too fast. I've never seen this before!" Louise asked. Eren's frown changed into a look of nervousness. Looking down at his hand he thought about his response.

" I don't know why, but I'm special. I ended up with powers that I don't understand but they allow me to regenerate as long as I'm alive. I can grow back limbs within an hour." Eren replied. Louise's shocked expression turned to a quisative one.

" This power, do others have it where you come from?" Louise asked

" No...I don't know...we don't really know anything about it." Eren said this as he looked at his hand which was regenerated almost to his first knuckles. His chest was nearly starting to heal close. Eren thought to himself for bit; he wondered if he really should be telling Louise anything about his powers. He turned up and gazed into her eyes. The shift in his gaze took Louise by surprise. He intensely stared into hers for a moment before he continued. Eren thought about what he should say, or if he should say anything at all about his ability to shift into a titan. He thought about his trial and how he was treated with fear and suspicion. He also thought about his squad and how they had looked at him with suspicion. The looks he had received were eerily similar to how Louise had been looking at him. Still, she was his master and that magical bond pulled at his feelings of loyalty of which he was bound to. Against his better judgment he decided to talk.

" Louise… theres something I need to tell you. This ability, It's gotten me in trouble with my own people." Eren started and paused, allowing Louise to think.

"What kind of trouble?" Louise asked.

" The kind where your own people consider whether or not to kill you." Eren stated bluntly. Louise was shocked. Eren said that with the utmost sincerity and seriousness.

" Why...why would they want to kill you?" Louise asked.

" Well… you see, my powers allow me to…."

" Louise?! Eren?!" Cried a voice of a young woman from up above. Eren and Louise looked up to see a blue wind dragon carrying two mage girls. Louise strained to see through the direct sunlight in her eyes…

" Kirche? Tabitha?" Louise asked with shock.

" Are you two alright? What happened?" Kirche asked. Her eyes were fixed onto Eren who was covered in a considerable amount of blood. Then, Below her she saw the bodies that were strewn about. What concerned her further was the sight of Eren kneeling on the ground in the midst of them.

" What's going on?" Kirche asked with heavy trepidation. Louise looked at Kirche and Tabitha, then she looked at Eren. What he said about his own people wanting to kill him due to his abilities made Louise concerned about anyone finding out about him from her world.

Eren lifted his good arm up to help block the sun to see the two girls. Kirche was riding behind Tabitha and clutching the ornate sword Eren had rejected.

" Tabitha Please put us down!" Kirche pleaded. Tabitha looked around the ground for any other potential dangers then she had her dragon touch down next to Louise and Eren.

Kirche jumped off and ran to Eren, The sword fell from her arms and clanged on the ground.

Tabitha tried to grab her friend to stop her from going to Eren but Kirche was too quick. She then dismounted her Dragon and held her staff as she looked around for danger.

" Eren, are you hurt?" Kirche rushed to Eren. She slid to a stop next to Eren and knelt down. She took hold of Eren

" Kirche Please, Don't be rough!" Louise said as she stood up.

" What happened? Why is my beloved Eren covered in so much blood? What happened to these men?" Kirche asked as she turned to look at Louise.

" They…They tried to kill us!" Louise replied.

" Wait, they're bandits?" Kirche was stunned. She then continued to look Eren over when she noticed steam erupting from his chest. Kirche leaned back with a look of concern.

"Kirche I'm fine." Eren yelled as he tried to stand up to back up from her. He staggered before he fell to his knees.

"Eren, You're hurt real bad!" Kirche screamed. Tears began to flow from her eyes.

" No. Look." Tabitha had approached the three, pointed to Eren's chest. All three girls stared. Eren felt nervous as if he was on display.

" Eren? What's going on?" Kirche asked with trepidation.

"Hey, Eren isn't interested in explaining himself to you." Louise lashed out at Kirche.

" But look at him, He's missing his hand and his chest…. Isn't he the least bit concerned?" Kirche replied.

" Look, We have more important things to worry about here, we have three dead guys here. Tabitha, who do we call for help?" Eren asked her. Tabitha was almost too interested in Eren's quickly healing chest and hand to answer. She looked up at Eren and blinked her eyes a few times.

" The local town guards. They will come to investigate." Tabitha replied.

" Oh Great. I bet I'll be in prison for sure." Eren said with a heavy sigh.

" No. The defense of a noble is always justified." Tabitha replied.

" What exactly happened?" Kirche demanded

" We were ambushed, The big guy hit me with an axe, but it didn't completely go in." Eren explained.

" That should have killed you!" Kirche replied with shock.

" Eventually it would if I wasn't unique." Eren said as his gaze met the ground.

" What do you mean?" Kirche asked in reply.

" Now hold on! Eren, you don't have to answer!" Louise stepped between Kirche and Eren.

Eren looked Louise in here eyes and put his hand on her shoulder.

"Louise, I have to. We don't have a choice at this point." Eren continued to look into Louise's eyes. Louise had a look of concern, she was desperately trying to protect her familiar. Kirche continued to look at Erens wounds and took note of how the tissue seemed to be regenerating.

" Eren, How come you're healing so quickly?" Kirche asked. She was looking at his hand which was now starting to show stubs for fingers.

" I'm not sure why or how, but I'm unique because I have certain powers." Eren turned to look at Kirche.

" But, there has to be an explanation." Kirche insisted.

" I'm sure there is but for now we need to deal with this problem." Eren then turned to Tabitha. " Im sorry I have to ask, but could you get the town guards?" Eren asked her.

" Of course." Tabitha said as she turned to her dragon and started walking over to her. Eren felt a tinge of pain in his chest and he reached up with his good hand to grasp it. Louise put her arm around Eren and tried to comfort him. Her gesture made Eren pull slightly from her with shock, but after noticing what Louise was doing, he let her. Louise held Eren as he shivered from the pain. Kirche looked on with fear and concern, She wanted to help Eren somehow but she didn't know how and it wasn't helping that Louise was the one who was comforting him.

Soon, Tabitha was back with a detachment of guards who brought a couple of carts with them. Eren was ushered in to one with louise, and the bodies were loaded up into another. Kirche decided to go with Eren. Louise's horse was tied to the back of the cart that Eren was in.

Louise sat with her arm around Eren as he sat shivering from the lingering pain. His eyes were down cast as he contemplated his actions and how he might be in trouble. He was also actively hiding his injuries. Louise helped by keeping her cloak wrapped around him. She worried about the guards seeing his healing ability and how that would be reported back to the royal palace.

Kirche sat across from Eren and Louise. She was eyeing up Eren with a look of curiosity. She wondered about Eren and how special he really was. She knew he was a good fighter, but to have fought off three assailants while missing his hand and having a gaping hole in his chest was beyond remarkable.

The three sat in silence as they waited to make it back to the town, where they would most certainly be questioned.