Blades drawn, now!
It'll happen in the blink of an eye
Be ready.
[Levi]: Go move it
[Gunther]: Holly shit,
How the hell are we supposed to pull evasive maneuvers in here?
[Eld]: It's catching up
[Petra]: Captain, engage the ODM gear?
Captain?
Where're you going
[Petra]: rear-reinforcements
[Petra]: Captain, your orders?
[Oluo]: It's dangerous, let's take it out
[Oluo]: Tell us to engage, Sir!
[Gunther]: She's gaining on us, let's just take her out
[Eld]: It's the whole reason we're here, isn't it?...right Sir?
[Eld]: Captain!
[Eren]: Your orders, Sir....Please.
[Levi]: Everyone, cover your ears...Now!
Bite
Was that an acoustic round?
Remind me, what is our mission?
Is it just simply act on impulse in the heat of the moment?
Let me answer that question for you
It's not
This squad's mission is to keep this brat alive
Whatever the cost
don't forget it
[Eren]: It's not just to police me?
We keep pushing forward
On horseback, is that clear?
As a bell, Sir!
But for how long?
We can't keep running forever...
She's right on top of us as it is
If we don't do something soon...huh!
No
They keep coming
They're all gonna die Unless we turn around and do something
[Gunther]: Eyes front, Stop looking behind us
Seriously!
[Eld]: Keep pace with the group maintain top speed or we're all dead
Eld please, help them
If the Levi squad can't stop this thing then who can? those men need us.
[Eren]: Another one!
[Eren]: Damn it, He didn't have to die
Come on, there's still one left, we can save him before it's too late
[Petra]: Do as you told Eren, eyes forward
How can all of you just ignore what's happening back there?
Are you telling me to abandon my comrades? is that it?
[Petra]: Damn it, yes...stop whining and do as your captain tells you
Why are we letting people die?
If this is part of some bigger picture, why can't somebody explain it to me?
"Ask not the reason why, ask but to do and die"
You'd understand what that meant if you weren't such a useless greenhorn
Now stifle it, behave like a soldier
No..
I can do this without them
I don't need to rely on anyone else
I'm a squad all to myself
No Eren, Stop!
You're only permitted to assume Titan form when your life's in extreme peril
That was the agreement you swore an oath
Eren
[Levi]: I wouldn't blame you
[Levi]: Do as some conscience dictates
But Eren listen...you are not inherently evil
Your ability to change doesn't make you a monster
That said, it could be the other way around
How are you supposed to know where to draw the line, whether you lose control or freely give it up
Maybe it's the same
And slaughter every Titan that crosses my path
look Eren...
We don't agree because our experience brings us to opposing views
That's life
At the end of the day there's no reason to go against how you see it
The choice is yours
You can trust yourself...
Or you can trust the people willing to put their lives on the line for you
I don't know which way is better
I never have
Should I act on my own instincts?
Or put myself in the hands of my comrades and trust them?
Either way, there's no guarantee
In the end you choose when you choose
If afterwards your regrets are at a minimum, Good for you.
Eren
Trust us.
[Levi]: Good news, there may be a way to stop you, without killing you
Sir?
In your Titan form
We may have some middle ground after all
A fail-safe if you will
The method I've come up with will only leave you mutilated
Well at least in theory, depends on an individual skill
Essentially we cut the entire nape from the body, with you inside
Your arms and legs will be severed halfway down in the process
But you'll survive
As a matter of fact, they'll probably just grow back lizard style, creepy little bastard
hold on a sec
I'm not really sure how they do it, I mean they might but
Maybe it's not worth the risk that they won't
Oh I see, you're only up for this, if there's no risk involved whatsoever
No
Then be prepared
We're in the same boat
If you go on a rampage you could kill us
So we're even
Yes Sir, seems perfectly fair to me
Just to be clear I have to go ahead right
We can't afford not to run tests so yes you're good
Just try to keep him from going rogue right out of the gate
Oh not to worry I have a plan
Eren I know you're still a mystery to yourself, but we learn as we go
Knowledge is always worth the risk
I believe that
You ready down there my dear?
When we're good to begin I'll fire off the smoke signal
What happens after that's entirely up to you
Ready when you are, commander
hmm
If the boy loses control this well should hold until he wears himself out
If not we'll go with Levi's method perfect
All right
It's been a while, since Trost actually
I've gotta keep a hold of myself
The Levi squad well within their jurisdiction to kill me if I lose control
I don't understand it perhaps he missed the signal
Perhaps...
Or perhaps were just naive to expect he can turn it on and off
Eren, enough we're done for today
Did something go wrong down there...
I'm sorry
I don't think I can do it now
You're telling me that bite wounds on your hands show no sign of healing?
None, Sir
no offense but you're not much good to us in this form
If you can't change, our plans for wall Maria go up in smoke
Pull it together, and yes that is an order
Yes, Sir!
Come on, don't lose heart kid, you'll get it
Maybe, I don't know
Well...that's one hell of a way to learn you're more human than suspected
Look at it this way, it's a lot better to find out now than in the field
Back to the drawing board..huh
He's right, no such thing as being too careful when so much is riding on you
How?
How can they all be so damn calm
Are they actually relieved I can't turn into a Titan?
Is everything okay?
Yeah
What the...Titan steam?
What the hell's going on over there?
Dammit, why now?
calm down
I'm sorry captain, I...I don't know how I...
The situation is complicated
Now calm down
Please be what I think it was! Please be what I think it was!
[Eld]: Eren what the hell you think you're doing
Sir, please
[Eld]: No one gave you permission to transform
Did they?
[Levi]: I said calm down [Oluo]: Answer the question Eren, what got into you?
[Gunther]: Leave it, explanations could come later
first things first you need to persuade us you're not hostile like your life depends on it
Prove it or we kill you,
[Gunther]: The burden of proof is yours kid
[Oluo]: So much as twitch an arm and I'll lob your head off
This is the first and only warning you'll receive
I can end you in a heartbeat do you understand me boy- [Levi]: Oluo,
[Levi]: How many times do I have to say it- [Petra]: Captain, I need you to step away you're too close
Right now I believe you're the ones who need to step away
[Levi]: Do it- [Petra]: Why on Earth-
[Levi]: Gut feeling- [Eld]: Eren, better say something
[Eren]: I don't- [Oluo]: Don't try anything cute-
[Gunther]: Prove you're not hostile-
[Eren]: Seriously, I don't-
I'll do it I swear to God
Are you with us or not-
Do you hear me-
Be quite
All of you just be quite
Eren!
I wanna touch the arm, I wanna touch the arm
Pretty please, with sugar on top let me touch this glorious thing
I don't think that's such a good- wait no!
Oh, son of a bitch
That mother is hot when there is no skin
[Hange]: This is the best day in the history of science [Moblit]: You're a maniac
[Moblit]: You hear me? a maniac
Are you not burning up? what's it like?
How is it connected to your hand?
Oh you have to show me, I really really wanna see
Wait yeah!
I should just be able to pull it out
Come...on
Are you ignoring me?
Don't try anything stupid
No!...What're you doing?...that's so soon
I wanted to put it under the knife
Sorry captain
So you feeling okay or what?
Not...
Exactly...
No...
That was quite a wake-up call, let me tell you till their blades were drawn
I had no idea how little they trusted me,
Then what did you expect?
A suspicious nature was the top of my criteria
Traditionally, you're not considered a real scout 'til you'd come back alive
But out there, there's always so little Intel to go on
So many uncertainties and unknowns, it's a miracle any of us come back alive.
You have to be reactive, quick.
Hit the ground running while anticipating the worst.
That doesn't make them heartless though, they're not just a bunch of mindless machines
Whatever that might have looked like out there today
I can promise you that every single one of them was conflicted
[Moblit]: Captain Levi!
[Moblit]: Section commander Hange would like a word, Sir
Man, how long of a shit were you taking anyway.
[Hange]: Oh long enough to get the job done, thank you for asking.
Meeting the brass can do a number on your bowels.
But enough about that.
Feast your eyes on this.
[Eren]: That's the spoon, right?
[Hange]: The very one
Your spontaneous Titan arm erupted into being while holding it
Like so, resting between the thumb and the index finger
The world operates on chance so coincidences are expected.
But this begs something more.
This utensil wasn't warped by the heat or by the pressure.
Any thoughts on the matter?
Uh...All know is that I went to pick it up
When I did the arm came out of nowhere.
Interesting!
This might explain why you couldn't change in the well,
I'm certain of it
[Hange]: Slaying Titans,
[Hange]: Blocking cannon fire,
[Hange]: Lifting big rocks,
[Hange]: In each instance before assuming Titan forms
[Hange]: Seemingly at will, there was a distinct goal in mind.
I believe it's possible that self-harm isn't the only catalyst of transformation
It appears as though a clear objective is a crucial ingredient as well
I think you might be onto something
This last time was a lot like the time with the cannon ball
But I...
I transformed into a Titan just to pick up a damn spoon?
That's insane!
[Gunther]: So what I'm getting out of this, is what you pulled wasn't something you did on purpose?
[Eren]: No, Sir!
[Eren]: What the-
[Eren]: What you think you're doing?
[Gunther]: Ow
[Eld]: 'key hurts like a son-of-a-bitch, damn kid.
I'm impressed you can sink your teeth in that deep without shrieking
[Gunther]: We made a judgment call today and it was wrong.
Consider this our way of apologizing
That is if you can find it in your heart to forgive us
[Eren]: Huh?
[Oluo]: We have to make spur-of-the-moment decisions, okay
Make the best call we can with what we know
It's our job to keep you in check
[Petra]: The fact is we were scared
That's no excuse I know
You have every right to be upset
But...
All that aside
We're doomed, if we can't trust one another.
Just as you are if you can't trust us.
Eren!
I'm asking you
Trust us
[Levi]: Eren
[Levi]: C'mon, make up your damn mind
[Eren]: I'm with you.
[Soldier]: No--
[Eren]: Forgive me
[Gunther]: Target is accelerating!
[Levi]: Just keep moving, We'll outrun the bitch!
[Eren]: Outrun it?
[Eren]: Are you kidding me?
[Eren]: We keep ridding with our backs to her like this,
[Eren]: We'll be crushed before we know what hit us
No!
We are at death's door
We've seen our comrades die left and right.
And we're still moving forward
They trust the captain and he trusts them
That's what this is about
That's why they can all keep moving
I...
I need to be apart of it.
I need to trust them,
Like they trust me.
[Erwin]: FIRE!
Everyone hitch your horses a bit further on.
Switch to ODM gear.
I have to break away for a little while.
Eld's in charge till I get back .
Tuck Eren somewhere out of sight, away from the female Titan.
And see to my horse
Wait..what?
They're going to take her alive? Seriously?
So what do you think of us now Eren? we managed to outsmart the damn thing
Let this be a lesson to you greenhorn don't ever underestimate the scouts
Never again, Agreed?
Agreed!
She's not putting up much of a fight
[Erwin]: That's no reason to let our guard down.
Good work leading her here
I'm more than a little impressed
We couldn't have without the rear contingent
Whose lives bought us time
This belongs to them
I don't intend to ever forget that
[Erwin]: That so?
[Levi]: Yes.
[Levi]: Because of their sacrifices,
We can expose whoever this really is.
Ten to one they're in there pissing themselves right about now
Erwin smith's top secret plan to capture the female Titan has succeeded
But as the Scout regiment attempts to reveal her true identity
They find a nasty shock waiting for them