A Second Chance (Marco x Fem Reader)

Chapter 58

‼️Important A/N, please read‼️

This chapter is solely based on chapter 123 of the AOT manga. It is very funny and lighthearted. Chapter 123 is like a flashback to when the Scouts visited Marley for the first time in year 853 (before the raid and everything) and does not reveal anything we don't already know from watching part 1 of the season, so it's not necessarily a spoiler for the plot or the ending in any way- therefore it is safe to read. However, the chapter has not been animated yet, so I wanted to give you guys the chance to decide for yourself if you want to skip this and wait for part 2 of the anime to come out and stuff or not :) This book is a no-spoiler zone, so you can be certain i'll awlays give you guys a heads up beforehand!

Enjoy the chapter!<3

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Year 853

The preparations had been made and today was the day you would leave for Marley.

"Is this right?", Sasha asked you and Mikasa as she demonstratively turned around to show off her clothes.

"I think so", you eyed her outfit, noticing her skirt being inside-out. "Wait, I think your skirt is on the wrong way". Sasha sighed thinking of how she had to spend more time assembling the unfamiliar pieces of clothing together all over again.

Onyankopon was going to join you on your travel to the foreign land and had acquired Marleyan clothes that are in style at the moment, so you'd blend in easier. The point of this trip was to secure a base and learn as much about the nation as possible.- A quick survey and assessment of your 'competition' if you will.

As the three of you met up with the others outside of HQ, you noticed the women's clothing looked a lot similar to the men's; only difference being the skirt and the lack of tie. Hange had opted to wear the typical men's style, and it suited her perfectly.

"Onyankopon, does the women of Marley not like to breathe? I swear this is slowly suffocating me", you said bending your back in different directions as to try and loosen up the tight fabric. You saw Sasha doing the same. The first time she put it on she voiced her worries about the stiff and tight jacket stopping her from eating as much as she planned to. Onyankopon snickered at that, shrugging.

"Most of their clothing involves some sort of corset, so I guess they're quite used to it. At least you got an outfit without a corset"

And thank God for that. You'd never last a day wearing such a suffocation piece of clothing. You'd just have to suck it up and bear it. You'll probably grow used to the new garment eventually anyway...

"You look really good in those clothes", Marco complimented while grabbing a hold of both your hands, peering down at you with gentle eyes.

"Says you. I've never really seen you in a suit; you definitely have to wear that more often", you smirked, straightening his tie that was at a slight angle. His cheeks flushed at how close your faces were, and you smiled thinking about how after all these years; he still get as flustered as ever whenever you were near. It was quite endearing and quite typical for his character, and you wouldn't have it any other way.

"Hey, you two! We're leaving", Connie called out for you, breaking the sudden trance captivating your eyes. Marco smiled and grabbed your hand again, walking you to the carriage taking all of you to the port.

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The volunteers had acquired you a spot on a typical passenger/trading ship, so it wouldn't raise any suspicions like it would if you were to arrive in one of Marley's military ships. There were a handful of other passengers, so you had to play it cool.