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Question: How do you want me to call the Survey Corps home turf, their grounds. As their base or as their camp because I know it's their base but it's also a camp. I've read a few stories and writers either use camp or base when talking about their regiment turf and I've noticed I use both. So, are you happy with me swapping between the two or would you like me to stick with either base or camp? 

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The next morning came and Mikasa headed straight to the camp main entrance and waited for Nanaba to arrive. Within a couple minutes she did and the two both grabbed their own horses before heading out, only wearing their white jeans and shirts to show themselves as soldiers but not showing who's regiment they belonged to. Just acting as two soldiers who earned a couple of free hours and went wondering around town for some fun. 

Mikasa knew Levi mentioned over being able to wear their jackets but they thought if other's knew Erwin had sent someone to collect any documents than they'd be looking for the survey corps symbol. This way the two can just blend into the crowd and not have a huge obvious target on t heir back. 

"I heard that you spent the day with your friends yesterday, did you have fun?" Nanaba asked with a sweet smile as they tied their horses to the bar of wood left out to hold a few horses for those who won't be out long and wouldn't need to waste time over hiring a space in an stable. 

"It was rather enjoyable. I felt like a fresh soldier myself in a sense. It was nice feeling like one of the other's and acting as a recently joined soldier since I didn't get to experience it when joining up myself. I'm happy to train with you all, don't get me wrong but-" Mikasa replied, her face as unreadable as ever while she causally glanced as if she was just window shopping instead of making sure no one was watching or following them.

"You just wanted to act your age. Don't worry, I can understand that much. I can't say that I understand your life because I don't. I spent three years in the training crops before joining up to the survey corps and I wasn't placed in Captain Mike. I had to take the long route and train myself to be as good as I am now but I've still got a long way to go too. I won't know what's it like to be stronger that those around me and having to train a little bit differently but I know your not at fault over that. You deserve to feel like a normal fifteen year old girl. Enjoy those little moments when you can, you never know for how long they'll last" Nanaba replied with a small smile, coming to a stop and looking into a shop window that sold carved objects out of wood and even had different well known carved soldiers for sale too. 

"I know I'm a little different to must and not everyone will be able to do what I can do, I won't ever think of a person for less over that fact. But sometimes, it's just nice pretending that I'm not as capable as I am. That I'm still learning the ropes, and in a way I still am but I'm learning all the ropes as someone who's worked hard to stand where they are" Mikasa muttered back, her eyes glancing over the display of soldiers tucked to the side of window and reminding herself to mention over this shop to Levi.

"You've worked hard to stand where you are now, Mikasa. Don't ever think you don't deserve to stand with us because you do. You've proved yourself to us all and still try to prove yourself even more to those who don't know you like we do. You've worked hard to join us and you still train daily to make yourself stronger. You push yourself more than anyone else I've know and you hold heart too. You might not have taken the normal route to stand as you do but you've earned your spot. Be proud over that" Nanaba replied back sternly, completely serious and honest over this while her eyes stayed warm showing she cared for the younger soldier before her. She was speaking her mind for Mikasa shake not for her own. 

"Thank you" Mikasa whispered back, giving a small pat to Nanaba arm before they started walking again. 

"Now, let's move on to the most important subject" Nanaba grinned, a shine in her eyes as she swung her arms while she walked.

"Most important subject?" Mikasa repeated in confusion, not understanding where this was going.

"Crushes, duh. Do you have one, you are at that age and we do have those fresh soldiers that recently joined us meaning boys and girls close to your age. Did any of them catch your eye or maybe you're already eyeing up a fellow soldier around us. Come on, you can tell your dear older cousin while it's just us and you know I won't make a big deal out of it" Nanaba smiled brightly, rather looking forward to this chat as she's been awaiting the day to corner Mikasa over this. 

"You seem rather excited over this for it being a no bid deal" Mikasa shot back with a raised eyebrow, feeling a little amused over seeing this side of Nanaba. It wasn't completely rare but she'd normally be like this with Gelgar. 

"Yeah, well it's nice to sometimes have a girls chat together. I don't know if you noticed but there's only three girls between Captain Mike and Captain Hanji squads if you don't count Hanji and than you make the four female soldier. The other two, they're rather into these types of talk and will go really wild with them. Well, Nifa get's really embarrassed over the topic and will be a bashful mess through it all. Lynee teases her over it every time and does most of the talking. While breeds like us that's not normally bothered but doesn't mind the simple chit chat over such a topic are best to stick together" Nanaba mumbled back carelessly and acting as if they really did have free time on their hands instead of being on a mission. 

"Okay, I'll take a bite of the bait. There has been something that I've noticed, In fact I don't think it's just me" Mikasa started to say, facing forward to make sure neither of them bumps into someone by mistake why Nanaba snapped her head towards her in surprise not thinking it'd be this easy.

"Ooh! Do our little Mikasa actually have someone she likes and they're showing hints of liking her back. How cute" Nanaba grinned, pumping her fists in the air a little. 

"Not in that sense, I've noticed that there has seemed to be love in the air. In face, I think dating might be an obvious option as well" Mikasa replied, catching Nanaba interest even more.

"Okay, spill the beans. Who's going to start dating soon?" Nanaba asked, a begging look in his eyes as she's got to know over the obvious couple if Mikasa even noticed how in love these people where. 

"You and mike" Mikasa answered, a smidge of a smirk on her lips as she turned her head to look at the older soldier who froze up before stumbling a little, almost falling over if Mikasa didn't grab her in time and helped her catch her balance again. 

"I don't like this conversation anymore" Nanaba weakly muttered with a pout as Mikasa enjoyed the small bit of smugness filling her stomach. 

The two soon walked the way in a content silence, Mikasa glancing around once last time as they spotted the shop they'd be meeting the other person inside in. Nanaba pointing out to the spot with a small jump, pulling on Mikasa arm as if she was an overly excited friend who wanted to pop in their favourite shop and forcing their friend to come with them. 

Mikasa left herself to be dragged, rolling her eyes as she knew what she was mostly chosen for this mission now. Nanaba would never act like this in front of the rest, she'd get too embarrassed and her own pride would get in the way. But with Mikasa, she could freely act like a fool and know Mikasa wouldn't say a single word about it later. 

Nanaba soon took the knitted shoulder bag from the guy, it was a shoulder bag and didn't match her uniform that well since it was multi-coloured but she wasn't going to judge. The two leaving, Nanaba giving a silly smile as if she just bought something she'd really wanted in case there was something waiting around for them and watching. 

Mikasa pointing out to a few small cafes or pubs, acting as if they should grab some lunch or at least a snack before heading back. Nanaba happily nodding and hooking their arms together, pretending to lead Mikasa to a place that she's heard about and wanted them to eat at instead. 

Mikasa tapping Nanaba hand with other hand thumb, a small signal in warning over someone following after them and quick. Nanaba mentioning over a short cut to the place they planned to eat at and turned down the closest alleyway since they couldn't risk civilians getting hurt or pulled into their mess with them. 

Mikasa slowing down before coming to a full stop as they reached half way of the alleyway and gently pushed Nanaba behind her as she turned round to face the way they came. Nanaba leaning her back to the wall, glancing in the same direction and seeing a man step in after them before she glanced to the other end of the alleyway, ready to warn Mikasa if their exit got blocked off. 

"Is something wrong?" Mikasa asked, her face straight and her eyes dull as she didn't really want to waste time of this guy. 

"As long as you pretty little things pass over those documents. Wouldn't dare want to hurt you after all, much too pretty faces to scar" The man smirked back, cracking his knuckles as he stayed slowly walking towards them. He was of average height, overweight with a beer belly and has tanned skin with a scar on his chin. Dark brown eyes and black thin hair that had the sides buzzed cut while the longer strings left placed in a high pony tail. 

"What documents?" Nanaba innocently asked, wanting to carry on acting the act in hopes that the guy might assume he got the wrong soldiers. 

"Don't act foolish, missy. I've got eyes and my eyes have seen you with that silent captains of yours. You've been sent for those documents so why not hand them over before you get hurt" The man scoffed back, his eyes amused but dangerous. 

"I can assure you that I won't be the one getting harmed between us" Mikasa replied with a raised eyebrow as she's seen this type of "tough" guys in the past and she's seen them at their worse, their best and at their ruthless. This guy was a fake, used his body to scare his victims into giving what he wanted but held no real fighting skills himself. 

"Don't go acting smug, missy. I'll be able to break those frail arms of yours" The guy snarled back, the meaning smirk never falling from his lips. 

"We're not handing over those documents but before I let my friend teach you some manners and what being fragile really looks like. Tell me who you work for?" Nanaba frowned, glaring at that guy and demanding for an answer over his boss. 

"Not telling but I'll still be taking those-" The guy snapped back, reaching his hands out towards Mikasa and never getting a chance to finish his sentence. 

One Hour Later..

"Is that blood?" Mike asked as he noticed a single drop on Mikasa shirt as she came to a stop before Erwin desk while Nanaba placed the knitted bag full of the documents on Erwin desk. 

"Don't worry, it's not my own" Mikasa replied without much care. 

"Yeah, it's from the guy she broke the nose off so it's fine" Nanaba added with a smile, still rather proud over Mikasa way of managing the guy. 

"You broke a guy nose?" Hanji asked with an concerned eyebrow raised since they weren't meant to be seen by anyone during the mission. 

Mikasa simply nodded in reply, lifting her palm and pushing it through the air showing the move she used on the guy. 

"Nice work" Levi praised, feeling a little bit proud himself. 

"Oh it was, you should have seen this guy. He's twice the size of her sideways and had all this thug like feeling to him. But Mikasa just pushed her palm to his face and bam! Broke his nose, had him on his knees sobbing while blood poured out from his now broken nose. In fair, we did feel bad and Mikasa gave her handkerchief to him before we returned to the horses" Nanaba mumbled back like an excited child who got to meet Santa for the first time. 

"Didn't I say that this mission was meant to be secret and to not attract any attention to yourselves during it" Erwin sighed, pulling the documents out from the bag ready to check them over and make sure they weren't fakes. 

"We didn't, we lead the guy into an alleyway where Mikasa showed him what being delicate was" Mikasa answered calmly, giving an innocent shrug as Erwin gave her an unamused look. 

"I hope it wasn't your best handkerchief that you gave up" Levi scoffed back with a disgusted look on his face.

"It wasn't, it's actually Peta handkerchief that I took when I couldn't mind this morning" Mikasa answered without any guilt and Levi gave an accepting nod over the answer. 

"I'm sure she won't notice it missing" Nanaba nervously smiled as she didn't realise it wasn't Mikasa own handkerchief. 

"Did you at least find out who the guy worked for or who might have paid him at least to try and steel the documents?" Hanji asked from where she sat with Mike on one of the sofa's, looking to the two women who shook their heads. 

"We tried asking him while he was on the ground be he had no answers to give. Mentioned over a random guy just offering him money to grab any documents that was smuggled out of the store" Nanaba replied with a troubled frown as the guy was no help at all over who was trying to steel the documents. 

"It seems our meeting spot was leaked out or figured out and the guy just hanged around looking for any soldiers that he's seen hanging around with the mostly known captain. You three, he knew over Nanaba because she's often seen with Captain Mike. Meaning anyone of your three squads might not be the best people to be sent on a mission like this again" Mikasa reported in since Captain Levi, Captain Hanji and Captain Mike was just as well known as Erwin and if other's were learning over their squad members as well, they'd be easily spotted in a mission. 

"Thanks for passing that fact on. It's troublesome for us if people are learning our squads faces now as well. We'd have to start trusting other soldiers with small missions like this instead of those we're not often seen with. But it's impressive that other's are starting to up their game over trying to track our movements. I'm truly impressed indeed" Erwin mumbled out, holding his hands together in front of his face as his elbows leaned on his desk. A smile growing on his lips making the other's freeze ever so slightly. 

"That's my cue to leave" Mikasa muttered out as she spun round on the spot and headed for the doors. 

"Mikasa" Levi called out after her.

"Yeah?" Mikasa asked as she placed a hand on the door handle. 

"Wash that damn shirt before the blood stains" Levi huffed out as he glared towards the tiny spot of drying blood.

Mikasa simply rolled her eyes before opening the door and heading out. Deciding to grab her horse and head straight back to the castle, she wouldn't be needed by anyone else for today giving her a chance to wash her shirt before it stains and rest at home. 

"Nanaba, good work today. You're dismissed for now" Mike spoke up, giving a small nod to her before watching as she saluted back before leaving the room as well. 

"You could have praised Mikasa too, shorty. She did rather well on her first mission that wasn't linked to you in any real way" Hanji commented with a silly grin on her lips as she looked to the shorter captain who only rolled his eyes.

"I did praise her" Levi argued back in his defence. 

"Encouraging her over breaking a person nose is not the right type or praise" Erwin replied with a frown as Levi rolled his eyes. 

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Another Question: Do anyone know if there's any fanart over Mikasa with Hanji or Mike squad or even Levi squad. I've looked around and only found group ones where it's all the females in aot together. Or will certain females all grouped together for a sleep over but nothing .. family or simple like .. if that makes sense? I just wondered if you guys knew over any photos that would go with the story a little.

Also, I'm looking for fanart over an protective Levi with Mikasa, either standing protectively in front of her or having a possessive arm around her while glaring to whoever he'd be warning to back off. I kinda need one for a future chapter, it's okay if you don't know of one like that since I'd just use something else but I try and find photos that link with the story or parts of the story.