For Humanity

Chapter 9: Prospects

Year 847

Trainee Corps Training Outpost

104th Trainee Squad

~Rhysé's POV~

Here we are, two years later. The 104th Trainee Squad was finally here. I could see my darling Annie grown into a full woman. Son of a Bitch she's taller than me. And so is Reiner, and holy shit, Bertholdt's colossal! I also spotted Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. Sephora and I watched as Keith drilled every last Cadet into tears.  Then, he turned around and asked me to pick one Cadet to drill. I picked a very sweet looking girl...eating a fucking potato. Before I could start, one of the Cadets decided to be a funny man.

"Oh geez, who's this nutcase?" someone asked

I could pick out the voice. I knew that voice, because only one Cadet had a voice that could piss me off just by talking. He was a Springer. Connie, I believe his name was.

"So, you think you're a little funny man hmm? Was that snarky comment property of the cock washer you call a mouth!?" I growled

He saluted when I was in front of him.

"Yes sir!" He replied

I cracked a smile.

"You told the truth. I admire that in a man. Boy I like you. Hell, you can come over to my house and fuck my sister!" I shouted

I proceeded to punch him in the stomach, followed by a boot to the face.

"You little son of a bitch! I will NOT tolerate any bullshit outbursts such as this! I've got your name, I've got your ass! Now, I'll give you three seconds, exactly three fucking seconds to get back on your feet and wipe that stupid looking grin off your face, or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull fuck you!" I hissed

Needless to say, he got the message. Peaceful as I usually am, I don't give undisciplined actions a second chance. Then, I looked to Shadis and pointed to a few more Cadets I'd like to sink my fangs into so to speak. He nodded his head yes. I walked over to a young man with black hair, black eyes, and a happy look upon his face.

"Alright freckles who are you, and what's your plans? Where do you see yourself in three years?" I asked

He snapped to attention and saluted.

"Sir, my name is Marco Bodt! I aim to become a member of the Military Police Brigade! My intentions are to serve and protect the citizens from crime, and if the need should arise kill Titans! I know that the Military Police are the most corrupt branch we have, but I'm not wishing to join them for the easy life! I want to join them to make a difference, and begin to purge it of corruption sir!" He responded

I took a step back and slowly began to clap.

"Marco Bodt! You joined this great military, the Hope of Humanity, to become a member of the Military Police Brigade, and try to purge it of corruption!?" I asked

He seemed more than confident in his answers.

"Yes sir!" He shouted

I then did something that surprised even Shadis. I stepped back and saluted him back. Every instructor and Cadet were awestruck.

"Outstanding! Ladies and gentlemen this is a man with a plan! He may vary well be the only MP I like if he makes it! This man wants to make a difference instead of being a pathetic worthless pig! For that I say thank you, good luck, and I salute you! Carry on Cadet Bodt!" I shouted

We dropped our salutes, and I moved onto my last victim. A small petite girl with long blonde hair, and bright blue eyes. She nervously snapped to attention and saluted me.

"Well then you little shit, just what the fuck do you call yourself?" I asked

She gulped and began to shake a little bit.

"Look you little brat, I don't have time to wait for you to stand there and piss your pants! Who the hell are you!?" I growled

She tensed up as tears began to fall.

"K-Kr-Krista L-Lenz s-sir!" She squeaked

I sighed.

"Stop crying, you look like an idiot. Where do you see yourself in three years?" I asked

Her tears stopped almost instantly, and was overcome by a certain amount of confidence. She stopped shaking and stood firm.

"I wish to join the Scouting Regiment to fight for Humanity's freedom! I-I've heard about you Captain! How you're always so kind and just! How you put your squad's lives before your own! Y-You're my...my role model! You're the reason why I want to join the Scouting Regiment! I wished for a chance to fight alongside with one of Humanity's Strongest Soldiers!" She shouted

I saluted her, and gave her a smile.

"Well Cadet Lenz, you're in luck! The reason I'm here is to hand pick an elite squad of soldiers. To be my personal squad! I'll make you a deal Cadet! If you can finish anywhere within the top ten Cadets, I will personally guarantee you an automatic enlistment into the Scouting Regiment, and give you the honor of being the first recruit from the 104th Trainee Squad to join my squad! Good luck Cadet!" I shouted

I allowed her to get away with a tiny smile.

"T-Thank you sir!" She shouted

I smiled and dismissed the platoon. They all were leaving when a very tall girl walked up to me.

"Hey midget!" She spat

I turned around to find the girl was almost Bertholdt's height, and had a very tan complexion. She had the faint hint of freckles across her nose.

"You're going to pay for what you said to Krista." She said

All of the Cadets stopped to watch us. As she went to make her first move, I kicked her in the shin. She hit the ground hard before the bottom of my boot met with her face. I stood over her, clearly knowing that I had won.

"Listen here girl, and listen good. I don't know who you are, and I could care less. Before I let you go, take heed to my words. If you ever want to fight me again bring it on, because I'll show you again and again that you're not half the man you think you are. Now get out of my sight." I spat

I released her and walked back to Shadis. He, Sephora, and I decided to have dinner with the Cadets later tonight.