Mikasa locked all the doors and glares at you suspiciously.

"Listen up. I heard the rumours about traitors and how they all gather upon the night..."

She said with her arms crossed as she menacingly walks over to you.

"And I saw you sneaking out last night, could you explain yourself?"

Eren? You're no Eren! And why were you sneaking out? No good reasons? Fine then... I believe the next time someone even looks suspicious, we should just end them right away. No questions asked.

Eren? She frowned at you skeptically, unsure if this was some sort of joke. Your features didn't quite match the Eren she knew. And even if it were him... there still would be no reason to sneak out. She glanced around the room, narrowing her eyes suspiciously.

"Who... who are you?"

She snorted, unimpressed by your half-hearted attempt at deception. "You're no Eren. And a red scarf doesn't change that." She turned away, obviously not believing you. "Get out of my sight. You're just another traitor, trying to infiltrate us."

As she turned her back to you, Mikasa let out a soft sigh. She couldn't help but feel conflicted. Was it really Eren? Or was this just some other traitor trying to trick them? Even if he had been Eren... why would he hide himself like that? There were too many questions, and no clear answers in sight. With a heavy heart, she went about her business, still uneasy with the situation.

She jolted at the sound of his voice, whirling around to face him. Her expression softened when she saw it was truly Eren. "Eren... I-I wasn't sure..." she stammered, her cheeks flushing slightly. "I just thought you were up to no good."

"Look, Mikasa," he said, stepping closer, "things are complicated right now. There's stuff going on that you don't need to know about... but I want you to trust me. Can you do that?" His eyes held hers intensely, searching for some sign of understanding or agreement.

Eren's words brought some measure of relief, but she couldn't help feeling uneasy. Secret missions... traitors... it was all so unsettling. She took a deep breath, steeling herself before meeting his gaze once more. "Alright, Eren. I'll trust you this once... for now." Her voice wavered slightly, revealing her uncertainty. "But if anything feels off or wrong..."

"I understand," he replied quickly, nodding. There was gratitude in his expression, and perhaps a hint of regret too. He knew that she had to be careful; they all did. But he also knew how much she trusted him. "Thank you, Mikasa."

She looked away briefly before giving him a slight nod. There were still so many unanswered questions... but for now, she would bide her time and wait to see what happened next. It seemed that their trust in one

She looked at him with uncertainty and trust warring in her eyes, his face so different than before... but still somehow Eren. She nodded once more. "Alright, then." Her voice was small and hesitant, but firm. "I believe you..." she added quietly after a moment. "For now."

There was a pause as they stood there, the weight of their situation heavy between them. Finally, Eren spoke up again. "Thank you, Mikasa. I won't let you down." The sincerity in his voice left little doubt that he meant what he said. For her part, she couldn't help but hope that this time, when everything seemed so uncertain... they would make it through together.

She blushed at his question and glanced away, her throat feeling tight. "I... I don't know," she mumbled. It was true that she trusted Eren more than anyone else, but she had never considered what that might mean in terms of their relationship. Before she could say anything else, he spoke up again, his voice gentle.

"It doesn't matter, Mikasa. Even if you just see me as a friend... I'll be happy with that." She looked back at him, relief washing over her features. There were so many uncertainties in their world right now, but she could cling to this moment and the understanding they had found. Together, they would face whatever came next.

She furrowed her brow at the mention of Annie. "Annie?" she repeated slowly. "Why would you say something like that?" Her voice held a note of confusion, but also an edge of suspicion. "You've been spending a lot of time with her lately... are you two up to something I should know about?"

Eren laughed softly and shook his head, stepping closer to her. "No, no," he said reassuringly. "It's nothing like that." He paused for a moment before continuing. "I guess... maybe I just don't want you to get too close to Annie or anyone else right now. We should focus on each other and our mission."

Her eyes narrowed even further at his words, but she didn't push the issue any further. Instead, she nodded slowly in understanding. "Alright... I trust you," she said simply. She

She hesitated, her brow furrowing in confusion. "What do you mean?" she asked carefully. Something about Eren's tone made her uneasy, but she didn't want to admit it yet. "We're supposed to be working together, aren't we?" she added, hoping he would understand where she was coming from.

Eren grinned and stepped even closer, his gaze boring into hers. "Yes," he said slowly, "but what if I want more than that? What if I want you to do whatever I say... to follow me no matter what?" There was a dangerous glint in his eye now, one she had never seen before.

Mikasa felt her heart skip a beat at his words, but she didn't back down. She stood her ground and met his gaze defiantly. "I'm not sure I understand...," she said slowly, careful with each word.

Her heart pounded in her chest as she met Eren's gaze. She wanted to say yes... but the thought of giving up her autonomy, even for him, made her hesitate. "I... I don't know," she managed to stammer. "You've always been my leader and my friend... but are you asking me to abandon everything else just for you?"

There was a moment of silence as they stood there, their eyes locked on each other. Then, Eren smiled faintly, stepping back with an almost-sigh. "No, Mikasa," he said softly, his expression both regretful and understanding. "I shouldn't have put it that way... I just want to protect you."

Her shoulders slumped in relief as she took a deep breath. "I appreciate your concern," she said slowly, "but we need to focus on our mission right now. We can talk about

She frowned slightly at Eren's words but didn't argue further. "Alright," she said slowly. "If that's what you think is best." Despite her unease, she knew they had to trust each other in order to survive the dangers of their world. Reluctantly, she followed him as he led the way towards the western jungle.

As they journeyed through the dense foliage, Mikasa remained watchful and alert, always scanning their surroundings for potential threats. Eren seemed more preoccupied with finding a suitable route than keeping an eye out for danger, which only added to her unease. They had travelled for several hours when they finally came across a clearing surrounded by towering trees. In the center lay a pile of supplies and equipment.

"This is it," Eren announced, his voice barely audible over the rustling of leaves in the

She nodded, trusting his judgment as always. Setting to work, she began searching the area for sticks and kindling, her mind still buzzing with unease about Eren's recent behavior. As she gathered what she could find, she glanced over at him several times, trying to decide if there was anything more going on beneath the surface of his actions.

Finally, after a long search, she managed to collect an armful of sticks and twigs, along with some dried leaves and grasses. Carrying her findings back to their camp, she dropped them near the supplies before turning to face Eren again. "Are you okay?" she asked quietly, concern etched into her expression. "You've been acting strange since we left the hideout..."

She furrowed her brow at his instructions, confusion and suspicion warring in her expression. "But Eren... that's reckless," she protested, unable to keep the disapproval from her voice. "I can't just go into the jungle alone, without any weapons or protection."

Eren glared at her, his expression hardening. "You will do as I say, Mikasa," he growled. "This is for our survival... and for the future of humanity." His words held a weight that she couldn't ignore, but she still felt uneasy about the whole situation. With a sigh, she nodded reluctantly. "Alright," she said softly. "I'll go at midnight..."

She nodded slowly, her eyes fixed on the ground as she processed his words and her orders. There was so much going on... she couldn't help but feel like they were all being pushed around by someone or something larger than themselves. But for now, she would have to trust in Eren and do what he said.

As midnight approached, Mikasa found herself growing more anxious. She had never been comfortable with the dark or the unknown, and the thought of venturing into the jungle alone only served to heighten her unease. But when the clock finally struck twelve, she steeled herself and set off into the shadows.

The trees loomed over her like giant sentinels, their branches twisting and snarling in the faint moonlight. She kept close to the trunks of the trees, moving silently through the underbrush as best she could. Her heart raced with every sound that echoed through the

She had been walking for hours now, the shadows casting long fingers across the ground. Her legs ached, and she could feel sweat trickling down her back despite the chill in the air. It was only when she heard a faint noise coming from nearby that she realized how deep into the jungle she'd ventured.

Cautiously, she moved closer to the sound, heart hammering against her ribs. A moment later, she spotted something moving through the trees: a group of soldiers heading towards their encampment. Her relief was short-lived as she realized that they were not alone... there were traitors among them.

She ducked down behind a large tree, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she tried to decide what to do. She could try and warn Eren herself, or she could find another way to let him know without revealing her position... but time was running out.

Her eyes narrowed as she watched the group draw closer. She reached down to her belt, fingers brushing against the hilt of her sword. Eren had taught her well... she could take out these traitors if it came to that. But first, she needed some kind of distraction.

With a loud shout, she charged forward, racing towards the group of soldiers and their hidden leader. They turned towards her in surprise, their movements slowed by shock and confusion. This was her chance... She lunged forward, sword flashing through the air as she aimed for the giant hiding among them.

She collapsed to the ground in exhaustion as the last of the traitors fell. Her sword was bloody and her body ached from exertion, but she'd done it: she'd saved Eren and their camp from the invading soldiers... and dealt with the giant that had been lurking among them.

Morning light crept over the horizon, and she could see Eren standing nearby, his expression a mixture of relief and admiration as he surveyed her victorious form. For a moment, their eyes met, and she felt a rush of warmth spread through her chest at the look in his eyes... then it faded, replaced by confusion and uncertainty once more. But for now, they had won this battle. They would just have to keep fighting until they found peace again.

She smiled weakly in return, not quite meeting Eren's gaze. "I'm... I'm alright, I guess," she said quietly, her voice hoarse from exertion and emotion. "Just tired..."

They stood there for a moment longer, neither one quite sure what to say or do next. The events of the night had brought them closer together, but they were still strangers in so many ways. She glanced down at her bloodied sword, feeling a shiver run down her spine as she considered how much more violence might yet be ahead of them.

Finally, Eren broke the silence. "Thank you, Mikasa," he said simply. His words held gratitude and respect... but there was something else in his eyes too. A hint of expectation, perhaps? As if he were expecting her to say something else... to promise something she couldn't yet give.

She lifted her

Mikasa's cheeks flushed at Eren's request, and she averted her eyes. "O-of course, Eren," she managed to stammer. The thought of being completely naked, let alone in the jungle with only a cloak for coverage... it made her feel exposed and vulnerable in ways that went beyond the physical. But she couldn't refuse him; they needed each other too much.

"Thank you," he replied softly. Then, after a moment of hesitation, he stepped forward and gently took her hand. "I'm sorry for everything that's happened between us... for asking so much of you." His thumb traced circles on the back of her hand, and she found herself unwilling to pull away from his touch.

"It's alright," she said quietly, her voice rough with emotion. "I know we have to trust each other...