Eren scanned the audience, seeing exactly who was in attendance. Looking to his right, the first person he saw was the head of the Military Police, his papers already in hand. Scanning his gaze to the left, he finally caught the familiar bald-headed commander, Pixis, that saved his skin back in Trost, dressed in his uniformed attire. He then caught Erwin, who also sported a bolo tie, and Levi looking at him expectantly at the front of the crowd where the Scouting Legion was.

What's with this lineup, he thought. What are they even judging here?

However, the next group of people made him gasp in shock. Standing next to Riko from the Garrison, was Mikasa and Armin, standing respectfully for the trial to start, but still looking very concerned for the lives of him and the ponies as well.

Huh? thought Eren. You guys…

“Well then,” said the wizened voice of a man as he took his seat at the center of the bench in between two officials. “Let us begin, shall we?”

Dallis had appeared, placing his folded jacket onto the bench to his right with a decanter of water to his left. He was only in his white shirt and black suspenders, the top button of his shirt unbuttoned. Eren and the ponies couldn't help but look at him with a sense of respect and awe.

“You’re Eren Jaeger, correct?” asked Dallis, adjusting his glasses as he read Eren’s files and the report. “And you’re a soldier sworn to sacrifice for the public good if need be, is that right?”

“Yes, sir!” answered Eren.

“And could the seven of you…” asked Dallis, “ponies please state your names, starting with the purple one.”

“Twilight Sparkle,” she answered.

“Spike,” he answered.

“Rainbow Dash.”

“Applejack.”

“And the…” wondered Dallis, “yellow pegasus at the other end?”

“I’m Fluttershy…” she whisipered.

“You’ll have to speak up, dear.”

“I’m Fluttershy.”

“That’s better.”

“Rarity.”

“And I’m Pinkie Pie. If we win this trial, can we–”

Dallis raised his hand, and Pinkie Pie, as if it were Celestia’s own hoof, silenced herself for him. The commander-in-chief reformed his report and continued to examine it.

“The usual law practices are inapplicable to you all,” Dallis explained, “as your cases are exceptional. The military council is now in order and the sole right to pass judgement on you rests with me. I shall decide your fates, here and now. Objections?”

I knew it, Armin thought.

As the shocked Rainbow Dash was about to declare an objection, Twilight pulled at her ear with her magic unbeknownst to the crowd, getting her to be quiet. Eren though was the first to speak.

“None, sir,” he said.

The ponies then gave their declarations, with Spike trying to look strong for Twilight and his friends.

“No objections, sir,” Twilight stated, followed with the same order.

“None, sir,” declared Spike.

“No objections,” Rainbow Dash reluctantly spoke.

“No objections, sir,” stoically responded Applejack.

“None…” whimpered Fluttershy.

“No objections from me,” Rarity answered.

“Object, I do not!” replied Pinkie Pie with strangely serious face.

Armin took a sigh of fear, hoping that Pinkie Pie’s antics wouldn’t blow Eren’s fate. However, Dallis subtly shrugged off Pinkie Pie’s affirmation and readjusted his seat.

“I appreciate your understanding,” spoke Dallis. “Let us begin with you, Eren. Your case is unprecedented. It stirred a clamor inside these walls and brought forth two clashing viewpoints. There are people who call you a demon that will be our undoing. Other people consider you a savior; a guide to hope.”

Eren and the ponies looked intently at Dallis who seemed to be impartial of his opinions on Eren. Twilight couldn’t help but give a slight smile at his fair attitude. Eren was intense, awaiting whatever question would come his way so he could answer it to the best of his ability. From up in the right-side balcony, Hanji and Mike came up to observe the trial's events.

“As anticipated," Dallis continued, "concealing your existence proved to be impossible. We must make your existence public in some form, or a threat to humanity other than titans my arise. What I will decide today will be which force will have custody of you and your friends: the Military Police, or the Scouting Legion. Let us hear what the Military Police's proposal first.”

All eyes were drawn to the right of the room, with the ponies and Spike just managing to turn their heads to look. Twilight, however, only hoped that he’d be as fair as Dallis was.

“Yes, sir. Chief of the Military Police, Nile Dawk speaking,” he introduced. “After a thorough investigation of Eren's body, we believe that he should be eliminated immediately.”

The ponies eyes shot wide, unable to comprehend their decision. Eren was also nervous about knowing that one of his only options spelled certain death. Mikasa, Erwin, and Levi looked emotionally through Nile, both displeased, but somewhat understanding of his decision.

“And though we are still on the topic of Eren," Nile continued, "I acknowledge that it was his titan power and the assistance of these ponies to the Military that overcame our previous peril. However, I also have to acknowledge that their existence threatens to spark a civil war. That is why we ask them to die for humanity's sake, leaving behind all the information we can."

Eren was staring daggers at Nile comments. While he partially understood that he was going to have death wished upon him, he couldn’t believe that they would exterminate the ponies because of their involvement. The ponies themselves shared fearful glances at the prospect of execution. Armin’s brow began to sweat, but restricted the urge to object to Nile’s reasoning.

“There is no need for that!” shouted out an older man standing beside Nile.

This man had intricately combed, short, grey hair as well as a long black robe that covered his white shirt, its collar the only visible part. Around his neck, he wore a very large necklace. It consisted of three chains that formed rings within each other, the outermost ring having the crests of three crowned woman on them.

“They’re nothing but invasive pests!” he preached, pointing at Eren and the ponies, “He has deceived the walls that embody God’s wisdom, and invaded our land. They must be executed immediately!”

Eren and the ponies looked upon this man with as much spiteful scrutiny as they did Nile. Neither of them knew what he meant by “deceiving walls” and “God’s wisdom,” but his message was clear: Eren and his friends had to die.

That's one of those "Wallists", Eren observed. Five years ago, no one paid any attention to them, but they've gained power.

Both this preacher and Eren shot back hateful looks at each other, which each of the ponies met him with as well.

“Pastor Nick,” called Dallis, “to order, please.”

Dallis then turned to face Erwin and Levi to his right.

“Next, let us hear of the proposal of the Scouting Legion.”

“Yes sir,” reported Erwin. “The thirteenth commander of the Scouting Legion, Erwin Smith, reporting. We would welcome Eren and the ponies, as well as their dragon friend, as official members of our forces and use their respective powers to retake Wall Maria. That is all.”

Eren was horrified. There was no way that Erwin’s simple little statement would save him. The ponies even shared looks of confusion over his ridiculously short testification.

“Hmm,” pondered Dallis. “That's all?”

“Yes, sir,” answered Erwin. “With Eren’s titan power, along with the so called ‘magical’ abilities these ponies possess, we can retake Wall Maria. We believe it is clear what our priorities should be.”

Nile continued to watch Erwin’s reasoning with his stone face while Nick angrily listened to this man defend and ask for the support of these freaks.

“…I see,” answered Dallis. “And where do you plan to sortie to your exploration mission this time? Pixis," he said to the commander to his left, " the Trost district is completely sealed, correct?”

“Indeed,” Pixis confirmed, “It can never be opened again.”

Erwin answered Dallis’s question.

“We hope to set out from the Karanese district in the east,” he said. “Then, we will proceed to the Shiganshina district once again. We will determine the route as we go.”

“Wait a minute!” shouted a portly brown-haired man with a red jacket and a white shirt. “Shouldn't we seal up all the wall gates once and for all? That Colossal Titan can only destroy the gates! If we can strengthen them, we needn't endure further attacks!"

"Shut up, merchant dog!" shouted a person from the left of the room. "With that titan's power and the ponies, we can return to Wall Maria!"

"We can no longer indulge your delusions of grandeur."

Levi and Erwin stood their ground without a change in their emotions.

“You talk a lot,” Levi stated, “you pig.”

Rainbow Dash and Spike, who had perfect view of Levi in their confinement, sported surprised faces with slightly pursed lips.

“Where’s the proof that titans will wait for us to finish sealing up the gates? The ‘we’ you keep chanting are those you wish to protect, your "friends" who help line your pockets. The people who starve because there isn't enough land to sow don't even figure into the thoughts of you pigs, huh?”

“We–” stammered the merchant, “We just thought that we could survive if we seal up the gates–”

“Silence!” Nick shouted at the merchant. “Impious traitor!”

Eren was surprised by his sudden outburst, while Erwin and Levi observed their squabble.

“The wall of Rose is granted to us by God,” Nick continued to furiously explain, “and it is not in the rights of mere humans to maim it!”

The rest of the audience could only watch as Nick carried on with his shouting and preaching. Eren himself was only growing angrier by the moment.

“Can you truly see those walls,” Nick continued, “God's work far beyond human capabilities, and you still don’t understand?”

"Because of them," recounted Armin quietly to Mikasa, "it took ages before we could even mount weaponry on the walls."

"They have a lot of support and power," Riko added, "which makes them difficult."

Nick continued to scream and shout his radical ideas, all to the chagrin and displeasure of Eren and the detained ponies.

"Heresy!" Nick shouted.

"I'll have you be quiet, priest!" growled the merchant.

"What?"

Dallis called for order once again, banging his open palm upon the bench.

"Silence," he demanded. "You may discuss your personal philosophies and opinions elsewhere. Now, Eren, I wish to confirm something. Can you continue to serve as a soldier, using your titan powers to benefit humanity?”

“Yes! I do, sir!”

“Oh…” Dallis nonchalantly answered, “but the report on Trost's defense says this: ‘Immediately after turning into a titan, he swung his fist at Mikasa Ackerman and the pegasus that has been named Rainbow Dash.’”

At that moment, the hearts of Eren, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Spike, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Mikasa, and Armin sunk, feeling that this undeniable fact might seal Eren’s fate.

I thought so, Armin thought. He doesn’t remember not being able to control it.

Mikasa made a ticking sound with her mouth, glaring at Riko, who standing next to her, looked back at her with a grimace.

"You want me to lie in a report?" she hissed. "Hiding the truth won't help humanity either."

“Is Mikasa Ackerman present?” asked Dallis into the audience.

“Yes sir,” she answered. “I am here.”

“So you’re Mikasa. Is it true that, as a titan, Eren attacked you?”

Mikasa put on the bravest face she possibly could as she wanted to deny so badly that Eren attacked her and quite easily sign his death sentence herself. Eren was terrified beyond comprehension. He looked to Mikasa desperately, hoping to hear that this statement was false.

The ponies, who knew it to be true with their own eyes, all shuddered in fear at this very possible outcome as well, with Rainbow Dash especially in tears. Before Mikasa could answer, the voice of Riko gravely advised her.

“You won’t help Eren’s case one bit by lying, you know,” she said.

Mikasa gazed at the ground, knowing there was one option left that could just possibly save Eren, even though the chances were slim to none.

“Yes,” she painfully admitted. “That is true…”

There were loud clamors amongst the crowd, and the ponies bowed their heads in shame, knowing that Eren’s execution was more than likely nigh. Eren himself was terrified by this answer. His own sister, and he almost killed her.

“And Rainbow Dash,” Dallis spoke to her, causing her to raise her head and look at him with watery eyes, “is it true that Eren tried attacking you in that instance as well?”

Rainbow Dash turned to Eren, wanting nothing more than to defend him, but he was still too demoralized over realizing what he had done as a titan. She then looked to Applejack for guidance, still unsure of what she should do. Applejack just gave her a nod that told Rainbow Dash all that she needed to know. Looking back up to Dallis with a heavy heart, she said it.

“Yeah,” she confirmed, her voice choked with worry. “Yeah, he did…”

"I knew it," the merchant said. "He's just another titan."

Eren hung himself down, the cuffs and the pole still holding him in place.

I tried to kill Mikasa? he thought. And Rainbow Dash? Me?

“But on two different occasions,” continued Mikasa, bringing Eren and the ponies’ heads up, “Eren saved our lives in his titan form.”

This statement came as much of a shock to Eren, having not remembered a bit of it.

“The first time was when me, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack were about to fall into a titan's grasp. He attacked the titan and killed it, protecting us. The second time was when he protected me, Armin, and the rest of the ponies from being shot by an HE shell. These facts are also true, and I would like you to take them into consideration as well.”

There was still light at the end of the tunnel, but it was far too bleak for the ponies or Spike to feel relieved just yet. Rainbow Dash did give a grateful nod to Mikasa, who in return, gave one back. Nile then took over.

“I object,” he declared, shocking Mikasa. “I believe these comments are greatly colored by her personal feelings. At an early age, Mikasa Ackerman lost her parents, and was taken in by the Jaeger household.”

Mikasa grunted, her one chance to show Eren in a positive light given the previous revelation shattered under his feet.

“Also,” Nile spoke, “Our investigation has also revealed a surprising fact about the underlying events. It sounds unbelievable, but when these two were both only nine, they both killed three adult robbers who tried to kidnap her.”

The ponies were now horrified, almost to the point of gasping, but they quelled it, hoping that it wouldn’t stoke the fires that were already set under Eren. Eren and Mikasa were just surprised that something like this would come up now of all times.

“Even if it was self-defense,” Nile continued, “I must question their fundamental humanity. Is it right to entrust him with our most talented people, our funds, and the destiny of all of mankind?”

The commoners in attendance talked amongst each other.

“That's right!" spoke someone. "He’s a titan that took the form of a child to be a spy amongst us!"

Things have taken a turn for the worst, Eren surmised, I have to say something…

“So is she!” the merchant shouted, pointing at Mikasa. “Do we even know she's human?”

Eren and Mikasa were both stunned by his outlandish accusation. The ponies were also nervously confused as to how quickly the humans were succumbing to their own fear and letting it take them over.

“I agree!” said a citizen in the audience.

“She should be executed too, just to be on the safe side!” said another.

“Wait!” screamed Eren pulling himself towards the fearful audience. “I may be a monster,” seethed Eren, “but Mikasa has nothing to do with that. Nothing at all!"

"We can't trust that," the merchant shouted.

"It's true!"

"If you're covering for her," said another, "it means she's one of you!"

"NO!"

Eren banged the chains of his shackles, silencing the audience into gasping in fear for their lives.

"I mean..." Eren said. "You are wrong. All you did so far is coming up with these theories that fits whatever it suits you to think.

“What did he say?” nervously asked Nile.

Is this smart? asked Eren to himself.

“And besides,” Eren proclaimed, “none of you have ever seen a titan, so what are all of you so afraid of?”

I really need to shut my mouth now, thought Eren.

Eren was far from finished, and his furious scowl, which sent shivers down the spines of mostly everyone inside, told them much so.

No, declared Eren. I’ll keep talking. I’ll say everything that’s on my mind!

“And why are we even putting these ponies on trial with me?” asked Eren. “Last time I checked, we were fighting a war against titans, not ponies. If you want to be afraid of me, you can, but these ponies have done nothing but help us and have saved many lives, and you want to deny them that? Just what is the point if those with the means and power do not fight? If you’re too afraid to fight for your survival, then please, at least lend your support to those who fight for you."

These spineless cowards…

“You... cowards,” grunted Eren.

"What?" gasped Nick.

“Just shut up and invest all you got into us!”

The audience, along with the ponies behind him were silent, completely paralyzed by Eren’s wrath. The right side of the courtroom was especially terrified, and Eren saw as much. There was no going back now. He had dug his own grave.

Oops, thought Eren.

“Weapons ready!” ordered Nile.

“Yes, sir!” confirmed a soldier, brandishing a rifle.

The ponies’ eyes were locked onto Nile, as if giving a plea to stand down, but to no avail.

*FWPCK*

Any thoughts Eren had were interrupted by the tip of Levi’s boot plowing up into the side of his face, the force causing a bloody bit to fly from his mouth. The bit made a clink upon the wood floor.

Something went flying? wondered Eren.

Eren, seeing the bit clearly now, as well as feeling an extra gap inside his mouth, knew what happened, but was still a bit disoriented.

That was… he concluded, my tooth!

The ponies turned back to Eren upon hearing the strike. Once Rainbow Dash saw as Levi smashed his foot into Eren's gut, her face began to contort into that of pure anger. Nick and some other pastors in attendance, as well as the others in the crowd, were shocked by Levi’s actions.

Levi grabbed Eren by the bangs of his hair and forced his chin down, Eren gritting his teeth from the sheer pain he was in. Levi then thrust his knee forwards into Eren’s jaw. Rainbow Dash couldn’t stand to watch, as she tried to pull away, only to be restricted by her brace. Mikasa, upon seeing Eren continuing to be mercilessly wailed upon, grit her teeth and furrowed her brow as she went to try and climb the banister and stop Levi, only to have her arm held back by Armin.

“Mikasa!” shouted Armin. “Wait!”

Mikasa looked back at Armin, confused and angry that he of all people would stop her. Hanji, Mike, and Erwin below could only watch as Levi delivered the best form of tutoring he knew how: pain. With his hands still forced behind the pole, Levi brought his foot down on his head and held it to the ground. Rainbow Dash, knowing that struggle was useless, stared at Levi, hyperventilating with unadulterated rage.

“It’s just my personal opinion,” Levi causally stated to the crowd as he applied some of his body weight into his foot, “but I believe pain to be the best way to train someone. What you need is to be trained like a dog, not a man. It's also easier to kick while you're kneeling.”

Levi delivered another kick to Eren's head, followed by several rough stomps to his head. Rainbow Dash had enough.

“Stop it!” she shrieked.

Levi looked to the pegasus that talked back to him. His face was just as unchanged as when Eren and the ponies walked into the courtroom. Levi began to stand up straight at walk towards her, leaving Eren to gasp and choke on the blood streaming from his face and out of his mouth and nose.

“I suppose he wasn’t enough of an example,” Levi said.

Levi stood in front of Rainbow Dash, his hands at his side. Rainbow Dash looked at him with a scowl, practically inviting him to make a move. Levi, with peak human speed, clamped his hand over her muzzle and forced it backwards, sending her head smashing into the back of the banister, accompanied by the sound of crunching wood. The ponies remained wide-eyed and silent, all except for Fluttershy, who wept as quietly as she possibly could despite one of her best friends being attacked like that.

Rainbow Dash panted from the pain, but soon received a hard smack onto her cheek, the force of the chain yanking her neck as she was forced to the side. Finally, Levi, drove the sole of his foot into Rainbow Dash's chest and pressed it against her, who was held back by the creaking banister. She then looked at Levi with trembling lips, still angry, but having a fearful touch to it that let Levi know that Rainbow Dash knew where she stood.

“Now then,” Levi stated, walking back to Eren and letting the pegasus go, “where were we?”

Eren was grunting with anger at Rainbow Dash’s weakened state, leading Nile to fear for Levi’s safety.

“Wait, Levi!” he protested as Levi picked Eren’s head up with his foot and pressed it into the pole with his foot on his face.

“What is it?” asked Levi.

“It’s dangerous. What if he gets angry and transforms into a titan?”

“What are you saying?” asked Levi, taking his foot off and lifting him back up by his hair. “Weren’t you going to dissect him?”

Nile was caught. If his theory was indeed correct, and that hatred would transform him, if at all, their option for dealing with him would no doubt be a turn for the worse. Levi gave a smirk at the trembling faces of Nile’s men. Levi dropped Eren on the ground to address the crowd to the right.

“You know,” stated Levi, “when he turned into a titan last time, he killed off twenty other titans before he collapsed. The fact that he possesses intelligence can spell serious trouble for you if he were to oppose the Police as an enemy. Still no match for me, of course. But what are you going to do in that case? You policemen and all those who have been picking on him should really consider this: Do you really think you can kill him?"

“Sir” Erwin spoke up to Dallis, raising his hand, “I have a proposal."

"What is it?" Dallis asked.

"A lot of things are unclear about Eren’s titan power, and the existence of these ponies and the dragon are still baffling, making them dangerous. Thus, I propose to have Captain Levi take responsibility for Eren's control, be a mentor to the ponies, and embark on an expedition outside the walls."

"With Eren in tow?"

"Yes, sir. Based on the expedition's results, I'd like you to judge whether Eren can control his titan power and whether he is a boon or a bane to humanity. As for the ponies, who have control of their powers, I request you grant them them freedom to do as they please."

“Controlling Eren Jaeger,” Dallis took into account. “Can you do it, Levi?”

“I am certain I can kill him. The problem is,” Levi said, looking at a still livid Mikasa, “is that no option in between exists.”

“Looks like our discussion is mostly over then,” Dallis proclaimed.

"I would like to have one last word," Pixis stated, standing up.

"Pixis," Dallis responded. "And for what reason to you delay my verdict?"

"After the success of the mission at Trost, I remembered Twilight saying that she and her friends left some baggage from home in the HQ building. I took them for safekeeping, as well as reading some of the information inside the books that Twilight brought with her."

"Yes," Nile answered, "but upon taking custody of Eren and the ponies, we confiscated the bags to observe their contents and check for anything possibly harmful inside of them."

"And may I ask what you found?"

Dallis leaned in, also wondering to hear what this was. Dallis pulled out a list from the bottom of his collection of papers.

"In the bags labeled 'Twilight Sparkle,' there were four books inside labeled 'History of Equestria,' 'Geography of Equestria,' 'Wildlife of Equestria,' and a nameless book featuring the extensive examination of unicorn, pegasi, and earth pony anatomy. As well, she had several sheets of paper, three large quills, and two bottles of ink."

Hanji, from the balcony, rubbed her hands together, eager to get the mentioned books.

"I see," Dallis proclaimed. "And what of the others?"

"In the bags labeled, 'Rainbow's Bag,' there were two books: one entitled 'Daring Do and the Chasm of Chaos,' and 'Daring Do and the Marble Atlas.' They appear to be children's novels."

Rainbow Dash grumbled at Nile referring to her books as for "children." Dallis let Nile continue.

"The bag labeled, "Applejack," contained a small burlap sack of apple seeds and some glass bottles filled with liquid that each had an apple printed on each one. 'Fluttershy's' bag contained a brush, a bag of bird feed, and a rather large, blue gemstone. 'Rarity's' bag had a brush, several hair rollers, a bottle marked 'Lavender Shampoo,' a bottle of 'Lavender Conditioner.' and makeup for eyelashes."

Applejack gave Rarity an angry glare, which Rarity shrugged off.

"She was also in possession of a large case that contained seven blankets," Nile spoke, "each one a different color. Lastly, there was 'Pinkie Pie,' whose bag was filled with wrinkly, rubber sacks with open ends on them, the purpose of which I don't understand."

Pinkie cocked her head, unable to see how this person had never heard of a balloon before.

"But, for the most part," Dallis confirmed, "these just seem to be perfectly normal personal effects of theirs. Is this true?"

"Yes. After brief examination, we had deemed that these items were not harmful to humans. The bags and all of their respective contents are with us at the Military Police HQ."

"Oh... Once this trial is over, You shall send the bags and their contents to Erwin and the Scouting Legion so they may be given back to their proper owners."

"Yes, sir!"

"Was that all?" asked Dallis to Pixis.

"That is all, sir," he responded, sitting down.

Twilight looked back at Pixis, who gave him a thankful nod for what he did, which he returned.

“That settles it,” Dallis declared. “Eren Jaeger, Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie are to be put into the Scouting Legion. However, Eren is to return here again depending on the mission’s results. This meeting is adjourned.”

As Dallis gathered his things to leave, the audience began to disperse. Rainbow Dash, still hurt from Levi’s attacks, took a sigh of relief knowing that her friend, as well as the rest of them, were safe for now.
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Inside a small room consisting of a couch, a drawer, a desk, and a chair, Levi casually leaned against the wall as Erwin stood next to him. Mike looked out one of the two windows, deep in thought. Eren and Rainbow Dash sat on the couch, both miserable from the pain they were in.

Spike munched on the sapphire that Fluttershy brought with her, his stress of the past few days eroding away with Each munch. Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity were crowded around them as Hanji wiped the blood on his face with a cottonball and cloth. While Rainbow Dash suffered no bleeding, a sizable red bump had formed on her head and her cheek was still stinging from Levi’s slap.

“Ow…” moaned Eren.

"That was really terrible," Hanji stated. "Does it hurt?"

"A little," breathed Eren.

"So, how does it hurt?" she asked, confusing Eren once again.

Twilight walked into the room with two medium sized blocks of ice thinly wrapped in cloth being held by her magic. Twilight gave one to both Eren and Rainbow Dash.

“Thanks, Twi,” groaned Rainbow Dash as she put the block on her head and held it there with her hoof, the cold soothing the lump.

“Huh,” Eren exclaimed, dropping the ice. “That’s cold! How did you do that?”

“It’s a freezing spell,” Twilight explained as she picked the ice and cloth back up and wrapped it up again. “You don’t have any technology to make your own ice, so I used my magic to freeze some water for you. Just put that wherever it’s sore.”

"Wow," Hanji quietly squealed as she watched Twilight work her magic. "That is incredible!"

Eren did as he was told, instantly feeling the ice work its stuff on his face.

“That’s… nice,” he said. “Thank you very much, Twilight.”

“I’m sorry,” Erwin said, approaching Eren and kneeling to his level, "but thanks to that, we had you and your friends turned over to us."

"Yes, sir," Eren answered.

"The pain you and your friend endured allowed me to play my cards at the right moment. You both have my respect,” he said, putting his hand up for a shake with a smile on his face. “Eren, Rainbow Dash, everyone, I look forward to working with you.”

“Yes sir,” confirmed Eren eagerly, shaking his hand. “Thank you.”

As Erwin, moved to Rainbow Dash to shake her hoof, Levi walked through the crowd of ponies and plopped himself down on empty space on the couch next to Rainbow Dash, crossing one leg over another and putting his arm along the back. His sudden appearance freaked Eren and Rainbow Dash out.

“Say Eren,” he said, “do you hate me?”

“N– No,” Eren responded, “I understand why it was necessary.”

“Good then. And what about you?” he asked to Rainbow Dash.

As badly as Rainbow Dash wanted to clock him, she knew that without him, she, Eren, and her friends would have probably had a less-than-favorable fate. She swallowed her pride and gave her appreciation.

“Don’t sweat it, dude,” she said, pawing the air. “You got us out of a heap of trouble, and that’s good enough for me.”

“I’m glad to hear that.”

“But still,” protested Hanji, carrying a handkerchief with a tooth inside it, “you took it a little far. I mean, you knocked his tooth out for crying out loud. There was no need to!”

"Don't pick that up," Levi hissed. "It's creepy."

"Even this is an important sample."

Eren continued to look at his tooth in Hanji's hand.

“I would think he’ll take a knocked-out tooth over being dissected by her any day, right Eren?” reasoned Levi.

"I'm not like them. I wouldn't kill him."

Hanji then wanted to check on something.

“Eren, open your mouth and let me see inside of it.”

Eren did as he was told, Hanji finding the gap inside. However, it appeared that a flat, white surface was poking out through the hole in his gums.

“Huh?” wondered Hanji. “Your tooth is growing back.”

Every head in the room was turned back to Eren still somewhat surprised (or in Levi’s case, offput) by Eren’s regenerative abilities.

“Well, that’s pretty weird,” Spike answered.