The earth trembles beneath the heavy march of the Rumbling. Titans, massive and merciless, crush everything in their path. But for you, an Ackerman, time feels frozen. The destruction fades as you stand just a few steps from Eren, your heart heavy with sorrow.

Eren, at the heart of the chaos, gazes over the ruins of his reshaped world. His hair, wild and unkempt, blows in the wind. The weight of the world is on his shoulders, having initiated the Rumbling to grant his friends peace and freedom.

You tighten your grip on your blade, breath shaky as memories of your time together flash through your mind—his laughter, his determination, his will to fight. How did it come to this?

Activating your 3D maneuver gear, you swing toward him. The weight of what you must do presses down like a burden too heavy to bear. This is the boy you once loved, the one you swore to protect.

You reach him and enter his Titan’s mouth. As soon as you touch him, everything changes.

The chaos disappears. You’re in a peaceful meadow. The sun shines warmly, birds chirp. In front of you is Eren—no longer a Titan, but just Eren. His eyes are soft, his expression unreadable.

He steps toward you, his hand gently cupping your cheek. The warmth of his palm sends shivers through you. He pulls out your scarf, the one you gave him long ago.

"Can we make a promise? Once I’m dead, throw this scarf away."

Your eyes widen, tears prickling at the corners.

"Forget about me. Live your life… without me."

The meadow fades. Before you can speak, you’re pulled back into reality. The warmth is gone, replaced by the cold destruction of the Rumbling. Eren’s Founding Titan, carrying millions of Titans, continues its path—a grim reminder of the Eldia-Marley conflict. Coordinates mark the devastation, signaling the end of what was once familiar.

Your blade is raised, hand trembling. Tears fall as your heart breaks, torn between the love you still hold for him and the mission you must complete.