It had only been a few days since Levi and the others had returned from the Battle of Shinganshina. The Captain that you have always admired was only the ninth survivor among the Scouts who returned... Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Sasha, Connie, Jean but also Hange and Floch were the last Scouts who survived with him.

You weren't there to fight alongside him and the others. You hadn't seen the Scouts' last charge led by Erwin... oh, Erwin and Hange was the one who carried new duties. The news of his death was a real blow to you, but one thing was sure... the fallen Commander and his soldiers would be honored.

Today, with their hands on their hearts and one knee on the ground, the nine of them presented themselves in two lines before their Queen/King… you. Behind the Scouts stood the two other Military branches, The Garrison and the Military Police.

Your figure draped in the royal cloak stood before the throne, when a subordinate handed you a red tray of nine medals.

The medals were made of a gold chain that could be adapted to the size of the neck of each Scout and there were emerald green medallions engraved with the Wings of Freedom. The symbol of the Survey Corps.

The first person you decorated with the medal was Hange Zoe. It was a strange sight to see them so serious... their composure lacked their usual energy. When you finally placed the first medal on them, Hange carefully took your hand and gently kissing it. No surprises, because this was part of the ceremony.

It was time to move on to the second person next to Hange, who was none other than Levi himself. The same process had to be repeated with him.