The events of the story remain the same up to the Battle of Libero, when Eren, knowing the future from kissing Historia’s hand, snuck into Marley in an attempt to gain the Warhammer Titan so Paradis would be safe. This resulted in the Survey Corps to move in and help him attack Libero. In the main timeline, Eren succeeded in taking the Warhammer Titan, though at the cost of one of his friends, Sasha Braus, who was shot by Warrior candidate Gabi Braun. However, in this timeline, all of Eren’s friends die in the Battle of Liberio.
The battle starts off the same, with Eren engaging the Warhammer and Mikasa helping him in taking it. Levi successfully captures Zeke and takes him back to the airship. Armin also unleashes a powerful explosion to destroy Marley’s port. However, things begin to differentiate when Jean and crew engage the Cart Titan. When Sasha shoots one of the Panzer Unit soldiers, she is revealed to the rest of the group, who quickly riddle her with bullets. Everyone is surprised, but Jean still moves through the weak spot and launches a thunder spear at Pieck, allowing the rest to also launch thunder spears and disable the Panzer Unit.
As Pieck scurries off the roof, Jean and Connie hold a dead Sasha. Enraged, Connie moves in to finish off the Cart. Falco moves in front of Pieck to protect her, but Connie is too upset to care. However, his fury blinds him, as Gabi, holding a rifle, manages to shoot Connie in the head, killing him. Because of this, Connie’s thunder spear was diverted off course, now heading towards Gabi. Out of range from Pieck’s steam, she was unable to stop the spear, which exploded near Gabi, killing her. Marleyan soldiers then fired back at the Scouts, causing Jean to call a retreat.
Events continue the same, with Eren stealing the Warhammer Titan by using the Jaw. Eren then attacks Porco, until Reiner is woken up by a distraught Falco to save Porco. Reiner manages to grab him from Eren, and Jean flies towards the two. He tells Eren and Mikasa that Connie and Sasha are dead, causing them both to be surprised. Even worse, Magath ordered the reinforcements stationed outside the internment zone to move in, and they didn’t have much time. Eren is devastated by the news, with Jean telling Mikasa to take Eren back to the airship while he and the rest of the Scouts stay behind and hold off the reinforcements. The two disagree, but Jean gives them no choice. Heartbroken, Mikasa takes Eren back to the airship as Jean looks up with a sad face before engaging the reinforcements.
Mikasa takes Eren back to the airship, with a stern Armin grabbing the two aboard. The situation isn’t good, however, as Commander Hange reports that the ship is getting hit, and they might not make it. Knowing what she needed to do, Mikasa turns back to help the others. Eren strongly disagrees, but Mikasa knows it’s the only way to save him. She kisses Eren, then jumps out of the ship, firing thunder spears at some Marleyan soldiers. Eren tries to stop her, but is held back by Armin and Levi. The airship gets away safely, but all the Scouts, Mikasa and Jean included, are killed. Eren begins to lose his mind as Hange asks Eren if this was all worth it.
Back on Paradis, Eren is put in a prison while Zeke is taken by Levi to the forest. He has gone into complete shock after losing all his friends. Meanwhile, the military is strongly upset with what transpired, and wants Eren to give up his Titan immediately. While this originally took 2 months, this timeline sped things up. Because of Eren’s reckless plan, 90% of the Scout Regiment was wiped out. The military counsel knew that Eren was too dangerous to keep the Founding Titan, and began finding a replacement. This caused a Yeagerist to warn Eren, resulting in him escaping much sooner.
Knowing he didn’t have much time, Eren began his coup d'état on the military. He was still able to hold leverage on the military since they all drank Zeke’s spinal fluid, and managed to find out where Zeke was. Eren went with Hange and the other Yeagerists to the forest where Zeke was being kept. Knowing that Captain Levi was there, Eren knew Zeke would need help, as much as Zeke would disagree. When they were outside the Forest, Eren fired a signal flare to inform Zeke that he was there. Levi looked confused as Zeke screamed and turned everyone into Titans. Events would continue the same, with Zeke escaping and Levi killing all his former comrades, only for him to catch up to Zeke and make him transform.
Seeing Zeke transform, Eren also transformed to help his brother. As Levi was about to launch thunder spears at Zeke, Eren appeared and used the Warhammer’s ability to create spikes from the ground, distracting Levi. He then tried to engage both Eren and Zeke, but wasn’t strong enough to do so. While trying to evade more of Eren’s spikes, Zeke threw some of the spikes at Levi, hitting him. Injured, Levi asked Eren why he did this, only for Zeke to step in and tell him they were going to save the world, before crushing him.
Not too long after, the two exited their Titans. Zeke asked why he came early, and Eren told him that the military was going to take his Titan, and he had to move fast. The two then grabbed hands, sending them into the Titan Realm. Events would continue the same, with Zeke trying to make Eren think he has all the power, and asks him to order Ymir to euthanize all Eldians. However, Eren completely ignores him and walks up to Ymir, begging her to bring his friends back.
Zeke is surprised by this, asking Eren why he cares about bringing them back. Eren ignores him, pleading with the speechless Ymir to bring them all back. Zeke continues saying that their lives were spared from the cruelness of this world, causing Eren to snap back at him saying that he’d never go through with his terrible plan. This catches Zeke by surprise, asking him why he cares so much about his friends. Eren yells back that he was responsible for getting them killed, and that things weren’t supposed to be this way. He tells Zeke that he was supposed to activate the Rumbling so they could kill him and appear as heroes to the world, and live long happy lives. But now that can’t happen, and he doesn’t care about going through with it anymore.
Zeke sighs, telling Eren that Ymir wouldn’t be able to bring them back anyways, and that there was only one way to do so. Eren was surprised, and demanded Zeke tell him how to bring them back. Zeke explains that while Eren has only been there for a few minutes, it’s felt like hundreds of years for him. He tells Eren that during that time, he unlocked the secrets about the realm, and that while it is possible to bring someone back from death, since they are part of the Paths, it would require a great sacrifice. Eren got up close to him, demanding he tell him. Zeke continued, saying that an Eldian must obtain all nine Titans to be strong enough to bring people back to life, as a person who has all nine Titans would be a god just like Ymir.
Eren looked confused, asking Zeke why having the Founder didn’t make him a god. Zeke explained that while the Founder was the strongest Titan, it only worked because Ymir would follow the users orders. However, for some reason, she won’t bring people back to life, so only a person with the same powers as her could do so. Annoyed, Eren decided that he would have to just take all nine Titans. He then asked Ymir if she could at least help him send a message.
Back in Marley, the Warriors were recovering from the battle. Reiner was saddened to find out that his cousin, Gabi, was killed in the attack. Suddenly, all three Warriors received a message from Eren via Paths. The three were in the Titan Realm, with Eren standing before them. He told them that he had access to the Founder, and that he would activate the Rumbling in 2 weeks. Surprised, Reiner asked Eren why he was waiting to use it, with Eren responding that he wanted Marley to have a chance to prevent him from succeeding. All three were instantly back in Marley, rushing to General Magath, who was now in charge of the military. They warned him that they only had 2 weeks to stop the Rumbling, and that they needed to act now. Worried, Magath decided to launch an invasion force on Paradis as soon as possible.
Eren and Zeke were brought back to reality, with Eren immediately transforming into his Titan. Zeke then transformed into his Titan, disappointed that it came to this. The two fought, with Zeke pleading with Eren to stop this and come back to his senses, but Eren didn’t care. Using the Warhammer, Eren managed to defeat Zeke. He then ate Zeke, inheriting the Beast Titan. Now holding 4 Titans, Eren was one step closer to achieving his plan.
Eren heads back to Shiganshina, waiting for Marley to launch their counterattack. Meanwhile, he decides to have a talk with Armin, who was held prisoner by the Yeagerists. Armin asks why Eren is there, and he tells Armin that there’s a way to bring Mikasa and the others back. Armin is surprised, and asks Eren if he’s alright. Armin’s been worried for Eren ever since they were forced to leave the others behind on the airship. Yes, he was mad at Eren for being selfish and reckless, but he was still his friend nonetheless, and he was worried for him. Eren paused for a moment, then continued. He told Armin that he was in the Paths, and spoke to Ymir. Armin was shocked, wondering why Eren didn’t activate the Rumbling like he thought he would. Eren continued, telling Armin that he found a way to bring all their friends back. Armin looked in disbelief, he thought Eren had gone mad. He asked Eren how exactly he could bring everyone back, and Eren looked sad. He told Armin that he needed to possess all nine Titans to become a god like Ymir was in order to bring everyone back.
Armin couldn’t believe what he was hearing. In order for their friends to come back, Eren had to possess all nine Titans. Armin backed away from Eren, thinking he’d gone mad with grief. Eren reassured Armin that he was safe, for now. At the moment, he only wanted Reiner and the other Warriors, before deciding to attack Armin. Armin didn’t let his guard down, asking Eren if he already took the Beast Titan. Eren nodded, causing Armin to become even more uncomfortable. With Zeke gone, they had no way to activate the rumbling. That is, unless Eren is successful. Armin asked Eren how he planned on getting the other Titans if they were in Marley, to which Eren responded that he told them to come attack him.
Armin stood up, telling Eren his grief will get hundreds of people killed. With the military under arrest, and many of their friends gone, how would Eren expect to fight against an entire military. Eren remained calm, telling Armin that he didn’t need anyone else, and that he would defeat their enemies himself. He then left the room, with Armin yelling at Eren if this is what the others would want, what Mikasa would want. Eren turned back with an angered face, yelling that all this is for them. He got them killed, and he will bring them back before leaving the room.
2 weeks later, Eren was looking out the window of Shinganshina’s military HQ, when suddenly he could hear airships. As he walked on the terrace, he saw them approaching. They called his bluff. Without a second thought, Eren transformed into his Titan, to show Marley he was there and ready to fight. Onboard the airship, General Magath ordered all Warriors to engage Eren Yeager. As Eren walked towards the airships, Reiner, Porco, and Pieck all descended and transformed. They knew the threat Eren possessed, and wouldn’t let him activate the rumbling.
All three engaged Eren from all sides, but Eren was ready, and used the Warhammer to summon spikes from the ground and trap them. As the Yeagerists engaged the Marleyan forces, Eren first went for Pieck. Moving quickly, Eren punched Pieck’s Titan so hard it’s head burst, but Pieck ejected from it before he could get her. She then transformed again aiming for his neck, but Eren anticipated this. He quickly spawned a spike from his neck, piercing Pieck’s Titan. As he walked up to her, Pieck ejected from her Titan again, but Eren grabbed her, and ate her without a second thought. This caught Porco and Reiner by surprise, with Porco breaking through the spike he was trapped in and charging Eren.
Now possessing the Cart Titan, Eren had more endurance, and was able to create dozens of more spikes towards the Jaw. As this was happening, a hooded figure walked towards the Titan. The figure then showed off a ring, which had a small blade on it, and transformed. Distracted by Porco, Eren was hit behind by Annie Leonhart, the Female Titan. It is then revealed that when Eren was in the Titan Realm, he was also speaking to Annie, and then released her from her crystal. Annie realized that she had to help stop Eren, or else her father would be killed. She then spent the next week traveling to Shiganshina, waiting for the Marleyan forces to arrive.
Now surrounded by Annie, Reiner, and Porco, Eren forged a hammer which he used to swing at the others, striking Porco, causing him to fall into Reiner. Eren then turned his attention to Annie, striking her with his hardened fists. Caught off guard, Annie’s face was crushed by Eren, causing her to fall. He then turned back to Porco, who tried to sneak up on him. However, Eren forged an axe and cut Porco’s Titan in two. He then cut off Porco’s legs and arms, like he did in Liberio, and proceeded to punch his face continuously and then picked him up. Reiner ran in trying to save Porco, but was too late. Eren ate Porco, gaining the Jaw Titan. He then turned his attention to Reiner.
Annie and Reiner circled Eren, and charged in at the same time. Eren used what power he had left to forge two swords that he used to engage both Titans. He managed to decapitate Annie’s Titan head, causing her to fall. He then focused on Reiner, who didn’t stand a chance. After multiple hits, Eren managed to eat Reiner and gain the Armored Titan. He then turned his attention to the weakened Annie, who tried to stop him by encasing herself in another crystal.
However, now possessing the Jaw, Eren picked up Annie’s crystal, and used his hardened teeth to break through it. Annie couldn’t believe he could do this, but soon was crushed to death. Eren, tired, finally collected eight Titans. He used his intense power to easily destroy all remaining Marleyan forces. Now, it was time to get the last Titan.
When Eren returned to the HQ, he was informed by guards that Armin escaped in the chaos, and possibly fled the city altogether, but Eren knew where he really was. Looking up at the tree they used to come to as kids, Armin sat there holding a leaf. He told a nearby Eren that he still remembers when the three of them raced each other to this tree. Eren was in the front, Mikasa slowed down and followed behind, and he was in the back. He remembered how great it felt that day, and how he always cherished that memory. Eren looked at the tree, remembering the day Mikasa stood over him as he woke up from what seemed like an endless dream.
Armin saw the battle, and knew that Eren captured all but his Titan. Eren, with a sad face, told Armin that he was finally able to bring their friends back, and asked if Armin was going to fight him. Armin looked down, knowing there was nothing he could do. Four Titans together couldn't beat him, and at this point there was no use. Armin told Eren that he should let go of his grief, but he knows that he won’t. He asks Eren what the world will do now that he successfully destroyed Marley’s military. Eren said that the world would never touch Paradis again, but Armin knew that wouldn’t happen. For the rest of their lifetime, the world would see Paradis as the bad guys, and won’t stop until they’re all dead. Armin sighed, and accepted his fate.
Eren proceeded to eat Armin, now possessing all nine Titans. He then appeared in the Titan Realm, looking at Ymir. He said that he finally was a god just like her, and that he could finally bring his friends back. For the first time ever, Ymir looked up at Eren, and spoke. She said that bringing people back to life took a great sacrifice, but Eren was already aware of what he had to give up. Suddenly Connie, Sasha, Jean, and Mikasa appeared in front of him, wondering where they were. Eren burst into tears, apologizing to each of them for what he did. It was his fault they died, and he fought to bring them back. Jean asked Eren what he did, and Eren responded that he took all nine Titans to become a god.
All of them looked surprised, with Mikasa asking if that meant he killed Armin too. Eren continued crying, saying that Armin’s sacrifice wouldn’t go to waste. Everyone gasped, with Connie asking why he would take his best friend's life. Eren said he had no choice. Jean told Eren that they made their choice and reminded him back to after Annie was defeated, and that they were all willing to die for him because he was the only one who could save the world.
Eren looked away, saying that it was his plan that got them killed, it was his fault for putting them in that situation. He remembered how things were supposed to happen, and couldn't understand why it was different. His friends were supposed to live long happy lives, but instead they were all killed. Well now they could. Finally, Eren said goodbye to them, as they all disappeared. However, Mikasa stayed, asking Eren what will happen now. Eren tells her that he had to stay in the Titan Realm as part of the sacrifice of bringing someone back to life. He told her that he was more than happy trading his life for his friends, and told Mikasa to forget about him and live a long happy life. Mikasa started crying, with Eren reassuring her that everything would be okay, as she disappeared and came back to life.
Eren looked at Ymir, who also faded away. With a new god in the Titan Realm, she was finally able to leave, being reincarnated as Historia’s child and having another chance at life. The Yeagerists took control of the government, preparing for when the rest of the world would come after them. As the new guardian of the Titan Realm, Eren decided to let the Titan Curse continue, as he wanted Paradis to have a chance at fighting back against the world.
Because of the destruction of Marley's military, along with the Warriors, and the threat Eren posed, the world banned together and launched a massive military attack against Paradis. While the island was prepared for the fight, they ultimately lost. Even worse, they couldn't use the power of the Titans because they were all transported to newborns. All Eren could do was sit and watch as his friends were killed in the conflict. Infuriated, Eren used the millions of Wall Titans to destroy the rest of the world until no one was left. With nothing left, Eren stood there alone. Armin appeared to Eren, asking him if it was all worth it, with Eren breaking down. He apologized for everything, but Armin faded away, leaving him alone for all eternity.
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