“It might be callous but remember, we’ve all put our faith in you, Eren.” Hange said, before shoving him inside.

Inside the courtroom, there was a surprising amount of people. The three military branches sat in their respective jury boxes, all glaring at him specifically as if he’d personally offended each and every person there.

Two guards, just for Eren, immediately grabbed his arms roughly, dragging him to the center of the room, where they chained him savagely to a post. Eren looked around frantically, searching for familiar faces.

Armin and Mikasa were the first people he recognized. Mikasa looked like she wanted to throw herself over the railing separating them, and Armin just looked fearful as he kept Mikasa from doing so. Levi and Erwin were beside those two, a stoic pair that stared at the shifter.

And all the commanders were there. Erwin Smith, of the Survey Corps, Nile Dawk, of the Military Police Brigade, and Dot Pyxis, of the Garrison. All the soldiers, the high command, people he’s never seen before, All for him?! What exactly had he done?! He couldn’t even remember…

“…Let Eren join our ranks. Reinstate him as a full member of the scouts.” Erwin continued. Eren’s head shot up, not even realizing Erwin had been speaking in the first place.

The man in charge, Darius Zackly, considered the proposal, not saying much against it, yet. He was prepared for an objection, and if someone else voiced one, he wasn't going to waste his time discussing it.