Episode 2

A Slap On Titan...

Hange: Before we head out, let me introduce you to the rest of the squad. Everyone’s counting on each other out there, so teamwork is key.

Eren: Teamwork? That sounds good, but I’m the strongest, so I’ll lead!

Mikasa: Eren, no one said that.

Levi: smirking slightly*

Strength isn’t everything. You’ll learn that fast.

Hange: Laughs* Don’t mind Captain Levi. He’s strict, but fair. Just try not to make him angry.

Eren: Grinning* Noted. No angering the captain.

Mikasa: I’ll make sure he doesn’t get angry.

Hange: All right! The Titan sighting was near the eastern forest. It’s a dangerous zone, so stay sharp. We move out in 15 minutes. Gear up and meet at the gate.

Levi: Move fast, move quiet. We don’t want to attract more Titans than we have to.

Eren: This is it, Mikasa! Let’s show them what we’re made of-

Mikasa: smiling faintly* Together.

Scene: Outside the Wall – Eastern Forest Outskirts

The wind howls through the trees. The squad stands at the ready, blades gleaming and ODM gear secured.

Levi: checking his gear*

Stay in formation. Hange, you lead recon. Eren, Mikasa—you’re with me.

Hange: adjusting goggles*

Woo! Forest terrain, my favorite. Could be abnormal Titans in there—stay alert!

Eren: nodding*

Let them come. I’ll cut them all down!

Mikasa: quietly*

Don’t rush in alone, Eren. That’s how people die.

Eren: smiling nervously*

Yeah… yeah, I know. I’ll stick with you.

The squad launches into the trees, wires zipping, gas hissing from their gear.*

Scene: Deep in the Forest – Minutes Later

Hange: stopping on a high branch*

Wait… there’s something ahead.

Levi narrowing eyes*

Movement. Two—no, three Titans. Mid-size. One abnormal.

Eren tightening grip on blades*

We’ve fought worse.

Hange: The abnormal is fast. Might be smart too watch for traps.

A loud roar echoes through the forest. Trees shake as a large Titan crashes through the underbrush.*

Levi: It saw us. Eren, Mikasa—left flank. I’ll take right. Hange, back them up!

Eren: shouting* Let’s go, Mikasa!

Eren and Mikasa launch toward the Titan. Eren aims for the nape, but the abnormal moves faster than expected, slamming a tree down to block him.

Mikasa: calm and fast* Eren—above!

She slices through the air, distracting the Titan as Eren recovers.*

Eren: Thanks! Now—take this!!

He dives, spinning his blades and slicing through the Titan’s nape. It crashes to the ground, steaming*.

Levi: already finishing another Titan*

Hmph. Not bad. But don’t get cocky.

Hange: laughing* That was beautiful teamwork! I think I’m tearing up—wait, that might be Titan blood.

Forest Clearing – After the Battle

The Titans are down. Steam rises from their bodies as the squad regroups. The air is tense but quiet now.*

Eren: breathing heavily* We actually did it...

Mikasa: Are you hurt?

Eren: No. Just... tired. But it felt different this time. Like they were watching us.

Levi: wiping blood from blade* Titans don’t watch. They eat. You’re just paranoid.

Hange: examining a Titan’s corpse*

No... Eren might be right. This one had a mark—like it was branded.

Mikasa: eyes narrowing*. What do you mean?

Hange: Look here. points to the back of the neck* A strange symbol... it wasn’t there before. Almost like… someone made this Titan.

Eren: Wait—made it? You mean... created?

Hange: excited* Yes! What if someone out there is controlling or engineering Titans? What if these ones were... sent?

Levi: serious* We return to base. No more questions until we debrief.

Later – Back at Base Camp

The squad sits inside a candle-lit meeting room. Maps and papers cover the table.*

Hange: This mission wasn’t just about killing Titans. The higher-ups think there's something deeper—something messing with the timeline.

Eren: shocked* You mean like… someone traveling through time like me?”

Levi: looking at Eren*

So you weren’t the only one.

Mikasa: I knew something was wrong… everything feels off. Different.

Hange: nods* If someone else is changing the past, it could create a new world entirely. One where the wrong person wins.

Levi: Then we better make sure that doesn’t happen.

Eren: Clinching his fist*

I’ll stop them—no matter who they are.

Suddenly, a knock. A soldier rushes in*

Soldier: Captain! Someone’s arrived at the gate... they claim to be from the year 802!

Eren, Mikasa, Hange, Levi: in unison*

What!?

Eren's Mind: Theres someone like me? Or they're just survivor?....

Levi: Let them come in...

The people who's from the year 802 cames in....

Eren, Mikasa, Hange, Levi: what.....

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