(Elif's Narration)
Even hearing Eren's orders now fueled anger within me. The words, "Don't run away from me, come after me," rang in my ears, but my heart involuntarily chose to resist him.
When the enemies appeared, I paused for a moment. They... my father's enemies. I had to make my own choice now. I didn't want to obey Eren's orders. He's so bossy, so controlling... enough!
"I will cooperate with them," I thought. My heart was beating rapidly, but my anger and desire for freedom were more powerful. Acting alongside them... meant, in one sense, survival, and in another, standing against Eren.
I took my steps toward the enemies. I felt Eren's surprised look; the determination in my eyes must have shaken him. But I felt a sense of relief: I was making my own decision now.
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(Eren's Narration)
Elif... I didn't understand. I knew he hated my orders, but collaborating with his enemies… that was the final straw. I was filled with both anger and astonishment.
"What are you doing?" I shouted, but my voice had no effect on him. My steps were quick and sharp; I had to stop him, but I also had to be wary of the enemies' attacks.
His betrayal… was both dangerous and unnerving. It showed that he was taking risks not only against me, but also with his life and safety. But I had a resolve within me: I had to protect him, no matter what.
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(Elif's Narration)
Standing side by side with the enemies, I felt a strange power within me. My anger and my desire for freedom were combined. I would no longer listen to Eren's orders. This man wanted to make me disregard my own will, and I refused.
My eyes darted to Eren. My anger was still strong; I challenged his determined, controlling gaze. "I am no longer your slave," I thought. But I knew the danger of collaborating with enemies. This choice… would test both my life and her patience.
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(Eren's Narration)
A storm raged inside me. Elif was defying my orders and collaborating with the enemy. This was both dangerous and unnerving. But it also captured my attention; her resilience, her determination, her anger… all before my eyes.
"I can't leave it like that," I thought. I had to stop her, protect her from both her enemies and her own mistakes. But the hatred between us… grew sharper with every glance.
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