Returned the Crown was a bad idea. He knew the punishment would be death. Why would they just pardon him if he brought it back? When he brought the Crown to village, everyone recognized him instantly. He was in the military police’s custody in less than ten minutes. He was stuck in a dark cell waiting for his execution. He would have given anything to be in his warm bed in the tower. Waking up to Marco singing, exploring the woods with the other boy. He even missed Eren. The younger boy had a certain spunk that he liked. He 'd never see them again. Jean heard someone walking toward his cell and stood up. A large, brutish man stood before him and sneered. “Let 's go kid. I don 't have all day.” The guard opened the cell and dragged Jean out into the town square. People had gathered to watch his …show more content…
Soon the boys were well into the woods. Eren placed Jean on the ground and was then enveloped by another cloud of steam. The younger boy stood in front of Jean, a seemingly permanent scowl etched into his brows. “You 're welcome. You better thank Marco for this, I wanted to let you die.” “He sent you?” “I told him the punishment for what you did was death. He got upset and wanted me to save you. I have a hard time saying no to him. Come on.” Jean walked back to the tower with Eren. He was shocked Marco would care about him still. Leave it to Marco to not be cable of staying mad forever. Once back at the tower, Eren grabbed Jean and looked him hard in the eyes. “You got a second chance at this. Don 't mess it up. I won 't be nice of you do.” Jean tried not to look scared. He knew Eren could crush him in a moments notice. He would do his best and be good to Marco. The walk up the stairs was the most stressful walk Jean has ever had. He had no idea what to expect. Once at the top, he saw that Marco had been pacing the room. Eren cleared his threat and Marco looked up to see them standing there. Next thing Jean knew, Marco 's arms were around