???:"Eren holds the Attack Titan, this changes things."

???:"How? We still have a mission to accomplish and with the Scouts upping their weaponry, our time is now even more limited."

???:"I could try and use my power within their ranks to cause a diversion, then you guys can snatch him."

???:"Like hell we will, we will need to find out if the King still has the Founding Titan. So far nothing has across my interests regarding that. I feel like someone else must have it."

???:"Continue your mission within the walls, we will continue ours within the Scouts. If we get any word regarding a possible mission going outside the walls, we'll let you know."

???:"...Fine."

The three hooded individuals all got up and left but not without a warning from one of them.

???:"Mikasa's father, be careful going against him. We don't know what else he's hiding."

???:"Understood."

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"Eren?"

'Huh? Who's that?'

"Little brat isn't even responding, how polite of him."

'Huh?'

"Knock it off, I'm sure the kid's still knocked out."

The rattling of chains caught the three's attention. Eren started to slowly but surely awaken from his slumber. He looked drowsy, trying to regain his bearing by looking around at his surroundings.

Eren:"Wh-"

Erwin:"Before you say anything, let me fill you in on what happened after the battle..."

Erwin then explained the majority of what happened afterwards when Levi found Eren and his friends. Titan cleanup, military retrieving bodies of the fallen, and humanity shaken after another town nearly fell once again.

Din:"That about sums it up. Eren, do you remember anything at all? Anything when Levi got there?"

Eren:"I-I don't, I'm sorry..."

Levi:"Not gonna ask him how he struck your kid?"

Din:"No."

Eren:"Wait, what!?"

Erwin:*Ahem* "Eren, I'm sure you have questions of your own and I'm more than happy to answer them."

Eren:"Where am I?"

Erwin:"A dungeon, you're under the authority of the Military Police. We were given a few moments to speak with you and ask questions. More specifically, this key that was around your neck."

Eren:"Ah!"

Erwin:"I know, it's yours but I'm assuming this is the key to discovering more about the titans, correct?"

Eren:"That's what my father said."

Erwin:"Eren, I'll be blunt, I want you on our side to help us free humanity of this nightmare. This key will perhaps help us far more than we will ever hope for. What do you say?"

Eren:"I...I..."

Levi:"Answer already, trash, what is it you're trying to accomplish?"

Eren:"I want to enter the Survey Corps and kill all the titans!" He responded gritting his teeth.

Levi:"Impressive, Erwin, I'll take him. It's not like I trust him but if he were to lose control of himself, I'd be the best suited to kill him on the spot. Don't you agree, Din? You're feelings for this scum would hold you back." Levi looked back at Din to which the latter never responded to his question.

Eren:"Din..."

Erwin:"Then it's settled, the rest will be up to you, Eren. When the time comes, speak your mind and tell them how you feel. Until then, stay safe Eren."

Erwin and Levi both walked out the dungeon door while Din stayed back. Eren looked at the man take a seat in front of the bars.

Din:"Your mother's worried about you, she's been asking me where you were when I went to see her yesterday."

Eren:"So she made it out?"

Din:"And Frieda, and Armin's grandfather. They made it but now they're back in town helping others rebuild."

Eren:"Captain Levi mentioned I hit Mikasa, is that true?"

Din:"It is, I'm not angry though. I'm just curious to know if you're doing well, I heard about what happened when they arrested you. Armin is brave for how he stood up for you like that but foolish."

Eren:"He's my friend, I'd do the same if he was in my position."

Din:"Yeah, I know."

MP:"I'm sorry sir but it's time for you to leave." An MP interrupted their chat so Din had to cut it short.

Din:"Well, I'll hopefully see you soon Eren. Like Erwin said, when the time comes, speak your thoughts."

Eren:"Thank you, Din."

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Eren:'How am I supposed to speak my mind after getting beaten up!?' He thought.

The following day, Eren was brought before a jury in court to decide his fate. Many wanted him killed off while very few wanted to exploit his powers for humanity. Erwin was one of those people who saw that Eren's titan ability could prove useful in the foreseeable future.

People bickering back and forth nonstop caused Eren to explode with anger creating fear unto those who judged him. That's when Captain Levi came in and started to him to show everyone he would be the one to kill him if need be. Din started to make his way towards Eren was well, pulling the hilt from his belt.

Levi pulled Eren's head up by his own hair which allowed Din to point the Dark Saber right at his neck. Eren could feel the intense heat from the saber nearly stabbing his neck. The entirety of the room went dead silent at this display.

Din:"Levi and I are more than capable of taking him down should he turn. But could the same be said for any one of you? Could you kill a titan, do you have any experience killing them? I'm still new to this place but killing has always been something I'm confident in doing. Choice is yours."

Zachary:"Mhm, the Scouts have a point. Captain Levi, Din, can I trust you both to watch over Eren Jaeger? That is, until he has proven his usefulness for humanity." He asked. Levi and Din looked at one another and nodded.

Levi:"We can take him if that's what you want."

Zachary:"Very well then, Eren Jaeger is to be placed under the direct command of Captain Levi and Din. The Scouts will continue with their plan of retaking Shinganshina with his help. Dismissed."

The sound of the gavel signified the dismissal of the court. Eren was taken by the Scouts, mainly Hange, Levi, and Erwin, while Din stayed behind.

Walking amongst the crowd leaving the building, someone went up to Din and shoved him. Nearly drawing his blaster, he turned to see an angered Carla.

Din:"Carla? What are you doing here?"

Carla:"I was there, how could you say those things of killing Eren!? Have you lost your mind!? He's my son!" She yelled with tears building up.

Din:"I have an explanation for that, come with me." He reached for her arm but she reeled back.

Carla:"NO! You tell me right this instant what you had in mind!"

Din:"Carla, I can't say that out here."

Carla:"Why!?" She pressed on.

Looking around at the curious onlookers, Din had no choice but to sweep her off her feet and jetpack into the air. This action scared the daylights out of Carla but he needed to calm her down.

Carla:"Hya! Put me down!!"

Din:"I will when you calm down and listen to reasoning."

Carla:"Fine!" Agreeing in the end, Din went to the top of the wall and set her down.

Carla:"So, care to explain?"

Din:"They would have executed Eren if they got their hands on him. The MP's don't want him and neither does the Garrison. They're all afraid knowing there's now a titan among them, one that can transform at any given time. So, Levi talked me into putting on a show of force that way everyone can see we can control him. I wouldn't kill the kid but Levi definitely will, so, I'm there to try and reason with him if anything happens."

Carla couldn't find the right words to say after hearing his explanation. They stayed quiet waiting for the other to speak first with the occasional breeze blowing by.

Din:"If I could have found another way of protecting him then I would have. But this was the only option that was presented to me without having to do anything unnecessary."

Carla:"No, no, I understand. Thank you, for thinking about him so much, it means a lot."

Din:"Of course."

Carla walked up to Din, slowly reaching up to his helmet to see him. When she touched his cold helmet, he gently grabbed her hands to prevent his face being seen.

Din:"I'm sorry, I can't let you do that."

Carla:"Why?"

Din:"It's something I live by, a creed. No living thing has ever seen me without my helmet since I swore the creed."

Carla:"Do you ever intend on showing Mikasa in the future? What if she wants to see how her father looks like?"

Din:"I...I hadn't thought of that yet."

Carla:"Fufu, it's alright because one day I know she'll see you for who you are. A father always bends to their daughters wishes."

Din:"I hope you're kidding."

Carla:"If only it were so." She giggled.

The setting sun with the wind blowing made it so to where Din was mesmerized by her beauty. He finally realized what these feelings were, feelings of love.

Din:"Carla?"

Carla:"Hm?"

Din:"Have you ever thought of remarrying?" He asked.

Carla:"Well, no I haven't. Why?"

Before he could answer, a Scout interrupted the two with urgent news for Din. He was being recalled back to rejoin Levi and his squad to leave immediately with Eren. Saddened by the news, Carla understood he had his mission to attend to and asked to be returned back home.