I Love You... In Every Universe (AOT Alternative Universe)

67. Declaration of War

AUTHOR'S POV:

The stage was finished and the curtains were closed.
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The guests and citiziens were sitting on their seats and waiting for the announcement to begin.
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Zeke was talking with Colt, holding a ciggerate. He turned to his left. "Hey! Did you have fun?"

Porco and Pieck was approaching them.

"Huh? Where is Falco?" Colt asked.

Udo turned to him. "He said he recognized someone and ran off to greet them.

"Really? Is he gonna be back in time?" Colt asked, uncertain.

Porco wrapped his arm around Colt's neck. "Come on, today's a celebration. Relax a little.
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"Look at all these people." Zofia said, standing behind Udo.

Pieck turned to her left. "Huh? He is back."
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"Mr. Braus!" Falco called out and stopped infront of, panting heavily.

"Where have you been?" Gabi asked.

Falco pointed somewhere to his right. "Can you come with me?

"Right now?" Reiner asked.

Zeke glanced at his wrist watch and then looked at Falco. "Should be fine. We still have time before the curtain rises.
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Falco was leading Reiner to a dark place, behind the stage.

"This way." Falco said.

"What's this all about?" Reiner asked, walking up to him.

Falco pointed ahead with a smile. "Don't worry, you will see." He ran away.

"Huh?" Reiner said.
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Reiner was walking up to the doorway to a underground room.

"This way!" Falco said, pointing at the door.

"Yeah." Reiner said.
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Falco opened the door while Reiner was slowly walking down the stairs.

"We are here." Falco said with a smile to Kruger.

"Hey." Kruger said and Reiner stopped at the doorway. "It's been four years, Reiner."

Reiner gasped, looking at Kruger who was sitting on a chair.

Reiner couldn't say a word.

Falco stood at the wall and looked at Reiner, confused. "Um, huh? Aren't you two supposed to be old friends?" He turned to Eren. "Isn't that right, Mr. Kruger?"

"Yeah. There's so much to catch up on." Kruger said. "I don't even know where to start."

"Impossible..." Reiner managed to say. "Eren..."
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Willy was behind the stage and stood in front of a mirror.

"Lord Tybur, it's almost time." The guard beside him said.

"Right." Willy said and looked to his side and saw Kiyomi.

"My goodness!" Kiyomi said, smiling.

"Well, well! Come to give me a pep talk, Madam Azumabito?" Willy asked.

"I hope I'm not a bother." Kiyomi said. "I just came to see your face."

Willy dabbed with a handkerchief his cheek. "Given my stage fright, I'm sure I look hideous."

"No, you look courageous." Kiyomi assured him. "My whole clan knows how brave you are. I wish you the best luck."

"I appreciate it, Lady Kiyomi." Willy said and they shook hands.
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