𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲 || 𝐭. 𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚

⤷𝟟𝟛: 𝕕𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕝

just to clear the air, you weren't a daredevil.

(not most of the time, at least.)

in almost everything, you were never the reckless one. and you weren't one to step up for the dares. staying in your comfort zone was more than enough for you, isn't it?

yet here, on this day (many centuries behind), you may very well be finding yourself on the track of reaching a so-called daredevil.

you didn't even feel a sliver of fear.

"dedicate your hearts."

automatically, your hand went into a fist over your heart. almost like it was second nature. (if you're being honest, it was).

as did everyone else around you.

"i thank you for choosing to dedicate yourselves to the scouts," erwin stated in a clear tone. "it won't be easy—it never has been. but it will be fulfilling."

mm, sure. it'll def be fulfilling getting our heads ripped off by naked mutated men.

(at least we have levi<3).

for some background information, erwin smith is the commander of the survey corps regiment.

in this world, there were three regiments: military police, survey corps, and garrison.

the garrison is the patrolling police, set out to protect the walls. (the most boring of the three, if you do say so yourself).

on the other hand, the military police are in charge of keeping order inside the walls and protecting the queen—which is the safest of the options. (also pretty boring, tbh). however, there was a catch. the military police is only available to the top ten trainees of each training corps—which just so happen to include your friends. you, on the other hand? you were far from the top when it came to combat, unfortunately.

and last but certainly not least, the survey corps. also known as the scouts.

the scouts are, in fact, the most unpopular choice. because speaking frankly, it's a suicidal route.

the scouts are among the most elite soldiers, tasked with reclaiming territory and exploring the outer walls.

(translation: they're the only regiment that deals with the titans that live on the outside of the walls. it's a pretty big shitshow, for the most part.)

now, you weren't elite. nor were you high in rank, or suicidal.

despite all this, you still chose the scouts regiment.

silently peeking around, you scanned the crowd. of course, you already know would choose scouts in the end.

all of your friends (whom you still pretended you did not know) stood tall and a little distance away from you. 

"you will all be placed into your separate squads later on," erwin finished his speech. "for now, we will lead you all to the scouts headquarters."

you gave a small peek at the captain standing by erwin.

a certain short captain with a bored look plastered across his face.

he paid no attention to anything going on.

you sighed internally.

in the least creepy way possible, please NOTICE ME.

you could feel your heart sink as the realization came. because in the most simple terms, there was absolutely no way you'd be in levi squad. (again, levi squad consisted of the top cadets. ...you, on the other hand, can't even put on odm gear without help.)