Levi and I finished talking about the plan before sitting down and letting Auruo talk about what he knew about the area we were going to because the last thing we wanted was to go in completely blind.

"This forest is way outside of town several miles away. It's a lot denser than the forest where the rescue mission happened. During the day the trees block out most of the light and during the night the forest is pitch black. You'll essentially be walking around blind. As far as we know there are no roads anywhere near the area, so if there is a camp there how they get the prisoners to it is a mystery. Lastly, this place has a heavy guard presence. The last group that went in there had three out of 5 members captured." He took a seat and Levi and I stood back up.

Well, that's one way to tell them. "If any of you no longer want to work this mission then let me know now or after the briefing," I said looking around I was sure Ymir would stay, but Berthold and Armin seemed a little less confident in their abilities and I wasn't sure how they would react to hearing that the last group got captured.

No one said anything at first. After a few moments of Berthold spoke up. "This whole mission is about locating a correctional camp, right?"

"Yes, we are trying to see if one is in the area," Levi answered.

"However, this could just be a trap for exiles we aren't sure what we are walking into," I said flat out letting everyone know that this mission might not be as simple as they might think. I wasn't trying to sugarcoat anything. The last thing I need is my team to have a false sense of security and be blind sighted. Then again I don't think we could sugar coat it even if we tried with Auruo right here, he'd definitely tell Pixis.

"But there is a chance there is a correctional camp there?" Berthold asked again.

"Yes, but-," I went to tell him how we weren't sure, and how it's not as simple as a yes or no, but he cut me off.

"But nothing, if there is even a small chance there might be one then I'm in."

His attitude changed and he wasn't the only one. Ymir and Armin both looked like they were ready for this mission now. "When is this happening?" Ymir asked. She seemed determined.

"That's what we're going to figure out," I said looking around. "When do you guys feel this mission should be?"

"Tonight," Ymir blurted out.

Okay, I know this is going to sound hypocritical, but that's reckless. I thought to Levi before speaking. "Now I know we all want to do something about this, but let's not be rash."

"I'm not being rash, I'm being logical," she said defensively, "hear me out. We don't have to practice for this, I mean how can we, we don't know what we are getting into, at best this is a reconnaissance mission and at worst, it's a trap and we get captured or killed. The same consequences for any other mission we go on. The sooner we go the sooner we get the information we need. Besides, you said another group of exiled were captured in the area? Then if there is a camp there that means we need to move quickly, before they decide to beef up security."

Well, she brought up several good points that were hard to argue with, but before I could even try the others spoke up. "I agree with Ymir," Berthold said and Armin nodded along.

I looked to Erwin for some help, maybe he could try and convince them to give us more time but it was useless. "Actually, I think she's got a point," he shrugged.

I took a deep breath and turned to Levi. Do you think Pixis would allow this? I thought to him.

Levi leaned in and whispered to me, "I think if I tell him about it and make sure he knows that this was their idea and that you checked to make sure it wasn't just a rash decision I think he will be okay with it."

I nodded and we looked back at everyone, "alright, we will run it by Pixis." I just hope he decided to okay the mission after this.

We dismissed everyone and told them that we will grab them tonight for the mission. We were about to head to Pixis's Office when Jean walked up.

"Look, Jean," I cut him off before he could start with the lecture. "We are going to play everything safe and I know this might seem rushed but everyone seems to think it's the best idea and-," I was cut off when he threw his arms around me and pulled me into a hug.

"Just make sure you come back. I can't lose my best friend," he whispered before letting me go he left before I could say anything else.

"He's really worried," Levi said, placing a hand on my shoulder.

"I know, but risks always come with missions, and this is just another mission."

"Is it though? I mean you and I both know this is riskier than our normal missions."

"I know that, but if we want to make a difference in the work we have to take risks."

"Hey you don't have to justify yourself to me," Levi said, catching on to my defensive tone. "I know you are determined to do this, and I know that when you are determined it's damn near impossible to change your mind. So I'm by your side no matter what even if it means going into riskier missions."

"I know," I whispered. That's what scares me. Every time I get into a reckless situation I put you in danger.

He just put a hand on my shoulder, "and I'm okay with that. Like you said if we want to make a difference we have to take risks."

We headed to Pixis's office to fill him in on our decision. When we walked into his office he looked up at me waiting for me to answer. "So when did you guys decide to go on the mission?"

"We decided to go tonight," Levi answered.

"Oh really," Pixis said, surprised-looking mainly at me.

"Yes, the whole team agrees that this is the best way to go about this," Levi answered again. 

"And who proposed tonight?" Pixis asked, probably making sure that it wasn't me.

"Ymir proposed it and Eren double-checked that she wasn't being rash. He had her explain why she thought it was best and when she explained her reasoning the rest of the team agreed."

"Okay," Pixis nodded, "your mission is approved, good luck tonight," he said dismissing us.

Wait that's it. That was way too easy. Should I say something? Does he want me to say something? Is this another test? How am I supposed to know what to do? Maybe if I-.

"Thank you," Levi said before turning around and leading me out of the room before whispering to me, "don't question it. If you do he'll think you aren't sure of your answer."

Right, thank god you're a mind reader. I thought.

"Actually I can't read Pixis's thoughts. His power works as a force field around his own mind, however, I have learned a lot from reading everyone else's minds and I know a trap when I see one." He said before suggesting we head away from Pixis's office.

We tracked down the team to tell them that Pixis approved the mission for tonight. We told them that they should all go to sleep early so they are well rested for the mission. We also made sure they all knew that we were meeting up in the common area.