No Escape (Treath and Lovely Erato)

Episode 1 - Childhood Friends​

Today was like any other day for 19 year old Ken Oshiro. Wearing his tan trainee corp uniform, he was given the task to assist the elders in their time of need. However there was something different about this day than any other day. Working with the other trainees to rebuild the broken houses for the elders. Ken could not help but notice that Mikasa was not with him. It was a shame that she was not given the same task as him. Picking up another piece of broken wood from the ground. He tossed it to the side where laid a pile of broken wood. Just then, Ken began to think about the past. The memorable time he spent with Mikasa. Which later lead to him questioning his choice to join the Survey Corps. Was this really something he wanted? Of course with that kind of question he knew what his answer would be. It was obvious that this was something that Ken had hoped he would not go through. Although it was to late now. Every since the Titans have been attacking. Hummanity had to react to the situation. It has already been a few years since the Titans invaded the Roze. Cause of that only a handful of people were able to retreat behind Sina. Luckily, Ken and Mikasa was one of those people.

"We are moving to the next house." announced his commander

Ken gave a snall nod toward him as he followed his lead. For some reason, on his way to the next torn house. He could not help but imagine what Mikasa would be doing right now. Since she was the top student in their group. He wouldn't be surprised if she was helping the Survey Corps right about now. Arriving at the next house, Ken let out a light sigh. Not wasting any second, he started on the work ahead of him. Surprisingly this house the team and him had to repair did not take to long. Only did it require a few mere minutes to be finished. Maybe it was because he was more focused now that they got the job done sooner. Since this was the last house they had to repair. They were taken off duty for the rest of the day. This meant that Ken could start looking for where Mikasa was. Hopfully, she was somewhere nearby. With that, Ken made his way down the long road in search for his childhood friend.

'This world is a callous and merciless place. Nobody survives.'

Those words flowed aimlessly through the half-Asian teen's head as she stepped out of the shower, toweling off. She began brushing her hair, still not entirely used to the length since she had cut it. Her mind began drifting over, analyzing, earlier events.

Mikasa's earlier run with the Scouting Legion had been a tedious one. Today's expedition found them several kilometers outside the walls, but when Titans began to show themselves, the corp was forced to make a quick retreat. However, they had not been quick enough to avoid causalities. She doubled back, helping those who she could but was forced to leave some behind. Many of her comrades found what seemed to be her lack of emotion and empathy unnerving, but it couldn't be helped.

Those who needed medical attention were seen to, and the rest were sent to do recon and moving supplies from Trost District over to Shiganshina in preparation to seal the breach and reclaim Wall Maria after the last invasion.

'You don't stand a single chance to win, unless you fight.'

A hint of a smile broke through the downturned corners of her lips. The Legion symbolized the hope of mankind. Their efforts may seem to be futile now. Lives would be lost, but due to their sacrifice, ground would be broken eventually. Mikasa had a way to protect those who had given so much to protect her at one time. That was what kept her going.

Though she'd be off for the rest of the day, she still redressed in her uniform, taking a bit longer to wrap the crimson scarf around her neck than most would.