The Visitor

In this vast night sky, where countless bright influencers intertwine like a web of memories and wills, stars and paths, a sky full of energy that transcends space and time. 

This very special sky, where paths meet, was completely darkened, but after a while, it brightened up again. This unprecedented situation caught her attention.

The paths in this space, where time does not exist, flowed like strange rivers of wisdom, flowing continuously but at the same time slowly, she can see the history of the past as well as the future.　　    

The difference is that the past remains unchanged, but there will always be many branches in the future, as the current time progresses, the branches will disappear until it becomes a fixed path.

She has been watching him for a while, he is a visitor, a person out of history both from the future and the past, originally absent from the future, but suddenly appeared after he had been eliminated, he rose from the dead making major changes in the past and especially in the present. 

There are two special powers in him, which are as surprising as they are unthinkable. One was not very powerful at first, but later became unimaginable.　　    

But the other power, which she herself discovered when she looked back into the past and when that power made a presence in this world, it marked a single line for the future, a power that has no equal in this world no matter how many of its enemies.　　   

"He has to die..." 

... 

The capital of the kingdom, Mitras, where the Survey Corps is currently stationed, on the second floor of a building, everyone is discussing something, and Ymir was also present. 

A few days ago, Hange Zoe tested Ymir's titan power, after drinking that liquid that gave her the power to harden, Ymir's transformation has undergone several changes.　　    

Her titan form did not gain the ability to harden parts of his body flexibly, but her upper and lower jaw became extremely strong, her teeth were extremely sharp and her bite strength also increased considerably, enough to bite the hardened arms of Eren's titan. 

It can be said that the strength and threat level of this small titan was enhanced by several levels in an instant. Ymir's titan is seven to eight meters, and although its limbs are not strong, her movement speed and ease of moving between obstacles plus her misty stamina condenses his other downfalls.

It can be said that even intelligent titans, the armored titan for example, will really be in trouble if Ymir's bite reaches its body. If her bite hits the armored titan, even with its tough skin, it might not be able to resist.

Hange Zoe tapped the table and said excitedly, "Alright, this time we have an additional trump card, and the chances of winning are much higher." 　　

"However, there is one question, can we use Ymir's titan power to break through the crystal imprisoning Annie?" 

Everyone pondered, Ymir frowned and Armin said, "Indeed, it is possible to try, but we don't know what is going on inside the solid crystal. If we crush the crystal, will Annie inside it also be crushed?" 

Levi's expression was very cold, he had no affection for Annie, after all he killed Gunther and said, "Even if it's broken, it's nothing but a pile of rotten flesh, even its information is no longer useful." 

Auruo Brossard nodded to show his support, he hated the female titan to the core, Eren, Armin, Jean, Connie and Sasha hesitated and couldn't give a clear answer. Mikasa on her side remained expressionless, showing no happiness or anger.　

Erwin looked at the silent Takashi and asked, "What do you think?" 

"The risk is high, and what she knows may not be that important. After all, we already know some information about life outside the wall." 

"The most valuable thing she can offer would be her titan power, if someone is willing to receive her power, we could transform him into a titan with the serum we have, with special equipment immobilized that unintelligent titan and with the help of Ymir's titan, she can bite the crystal to pieces and put it in the mouth of that unintelligent titan." 

After saying that, Takashi pointed out, "With this, the power of the female titan would be in our hands." 

Hange Zoe analyzed calmly, with an indifferent tone, "I agree with Takashi, if we succeed that way, the information could be inherited by the next recipient of his power, just as it happened with Ymir and besides we would have his power which would be very important to take into account for the next operation, three titans on our side plus Takashi's power and Levi's strength, our victory would be assured." 

The room suddenly fell silent, there was no sound at all, Connie's eyelids trembled, his mouth opened slightly, but he still didn't have the heart to let his mother eat Annie. 

Takashi looked at Connie and said, "Once with that power in our hands, we can get the power of the other titans and with one more person we could save Connie's mom." 

Connie's body trembled slightly, he looked at Takashi and didn't dare to speak. He knew that warriors were needed now, so he thought Takashi's thought was feasible.     

"I refuse, the risk is too high, she will just die and all we would have would be her power, besides I don't know if I can break the crystal." Ymir refused the proposal and when she was about to leave Takashi looked at her.

"Then we will take that risk, Nanaba would be willing to receive that power, she will get the power of the female titan and you can bite the crystal whatever it takes." Takashi's cold words made everyone look at Ymir. 

"What are you talking about?" Ymir looked at Takashi blankly. 

"You're going to do it and there's no turning back, we're used to taking risks." Takashi looked at Ymir, his power didn't scare him at all and he seems to forget that he has control over the important decisions he makes. 

"Whatever." Ymir walked out of the room with a frown. 　   

Erwin watched her go without stopping her. "We'll take that risk, the gains are insurmountable to the losses." 

Takashi unconsciously clenched his fists, took a step forward and followed her without stopping. Outside the room he said, "That shouldn't be the real reason for your rejection right now." 

Ymir sighed, "My power was taken from Annie's companions. From the few memories I have, I know that Reiner and the others had reason to become Marley's warriors, and it was not their intention to destroy the walls." 

"But that is not the reason for my refusal. I was able to stop being confused and get my life back, I snuck into the wall, so I actually owed them some favors..." 

"The most I can do is to let Annie keep sleeping, otherwise, even if I manage to break the glass, do you think it would be a good ending?" 

Takashi was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing, "That doesn't matter to me, she's my enemy and if you're not willing to do that, I'll ask you later who you're fighting for, will you protect that life you loved so much or will you throw it all away just for a dead man's will?" 

Ignoring Ymir who was confused, Takashi took a carriage and hurried to Stohess' area. 

When he arrived, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, the white clouds were long, the sun was not so bright and the gentle breeze caressed his black hair, causing ripples in his heart.

He thought about the leisure time in the past, now he had to prepare many things before the reconquest operation starts. 

Takashi got out of the carriage and headed to the gendarmerie branch, under Hitch's leadership, he walked to the basement where Annie was placed crystallized.

"You look a little scared of me?" Takashi said lightly.

Hitch was surprised and lowered her head a little, "Yes, about a month ago, I saw you cut off the female titan's head with my own eyes." 

"Actually, I don't like the Survey Corps much. That idiot Marlo didn't listen to my advice and joined you guys, seriously, does he really think he's a hero?"

Marlowe and Hitch, Takashi knew them, they had helped Captain Levi avoid the gendarmerie search, Jean also said that Marlowe was a young idiot just like Eren. 

"Are you worried about him? Don't worry, the newly recruited soldiers won't participate in the battle to take back Mary's Wall." Takashi said with a smile.

"No, who cares about that idiot's life and death!" She was obviously relieved, but Hitch's face was full of disdain.

Paying no attention to this female soldier, Takashi entered the room where Annie was. Hitch paused and sighed. Only later did she discover that his roommate, Annie, turned out to be a titan.

Takashi approached Annie, who was standing in the hardened clear glass, and tapped the glass with his hand, "Hey, ice girl, can you hear me?"

Naturally, no one responded, and Takashi chuckled lightly, "If I scold you now, you definitely won't be able to refute. You know you're lucky? When I saw you close your eyes and cry, I didn't have the heart to really stab you." 

"Even, remembering that moment, I still feel sorry, as if I did something wrong and I shouldn't hurt you like that." 

Speaking of this, Takashi caressed the cold hardened glass, and Takashi's smile twisted, "Now a unique opportunity presented itself that I must propose for my people to win the war, my affection for you still lives on inside my heart." 

"You better than anyone knows that on the battlefield, no matter what the reasons and difficulties are. You have to be prepared to die without a full body." 　　

Takashi's expression turned cold, and his eyes glowed scarlet, "When did such an innocent child become so evil? According to my lifestyle, I should have decided to abandon the path of being a soldier. But the more time passes, the crueler my heart and decisions become." 

"You are very lucky, Annie. Ymir doesn't seem to want to release you from this prison, but he will most likely end up doing so. This will be the last time I come to see you. Some people don't get the chance to sleep in a prison as quiet as yours." 

... 

Wandering aimlessly through the suburbs, he gradually came to a forest where Levi had been hiding, and then came upon Marlowe and Hitch who were searching for the criminals.

He walked to the edge of the carefree stream and sat down on a rock in the river. The stream was full of light and flowing, the clear water reflected his facial outline, with sharp edges and corners, black pupils and a cold face.

Takashi covered his forehead with his hands and smiled like an idiot. He realized many absurd things. 

The first time was about Ymir. He was inclined to tell the Survey Corps and catch her first. 　　     

Then, during the internship in the Trost district, he wanted to go to the Survey Corps regardless of the unclear explanation, and tell them that the colossal titan would appear when they left the walls. 

Then the female titan came, and he wanted to persuade the commander to stop capturing the female titan, so as to avoid unnecessary deaths. 

However, in the end he changed those sub-optimal thoughts, these things shouldn't have happened to him, now he can be a little more at ease since he doesn't know the future. 

"Haha!"  Takashi's expression was distorted, and his expression turned icy, showing his scarlet pupils clearly. 

"I hope you are ready, this will be the last battle, try to stop me, take this chance to kill me as I will cut you all down and get your titan powers for the humanity of these walls, only then I can be calm." 

At the end, Takashi felt a sadness fill him before muttering a few words, "Sorry, can't save you Annie."