**Chapter 2: Unforeseen Consequences**

As Hange held me close, her warmth and love a comforting balm to my frazzled nerves, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of my stomach. The desolate landscape stretched out before us, the sun beating down relentlessly, and I knew that we couldn't stay here for long. The Titan's remains still smoldered, a noxious cloud of smoke hanging heavy in the air. Hange gently guided me to a nearby rocky outcropping, where I collapsed, gasping for breath. She sat beside me, her hand on my belly, and I could sense her mind racing with questions. I knew I had to tell her everything. "Hange, I... I don't know how this happened," I began, my voice still hoarse from the exertion. "I've been taking precautions, but I guess it wasn't enough." Hange's eyes locked onto mine, a mix of surprise and concern etched on her face. "You're pregnant," she stated, her voice barely above a whisper. "We need to get you back to the walls, to the medical team. They can help you." I nodded, but a part of me hesitated. As a half-human, half-Titan hybrid, I had always been aware of the risks of passing on my... unique characteristics to any offspring. And now, with a child on the way, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for our unborn child. As we made our way back to the walls, Hange's arm wrapped around my waist, supporting me as I struggled to walk. The journey was long and arduous, but eventually, we saw the familiar outline of the walls in the distance. Our squad had been tasked with gathering intel on the mysterious creatures that lurked beyond the walls, but now, my priority had shifted. I had to ensure the safety of our unborn child, and Hange. As we approached the gate, I could see the anxious faces of our squad members, Erwin and Levi, waiting for us. Their expressions changed from concern to shock as they took in my condition. "What's going on?" Erwin asked, his voice firm but laced with worry. Hange filled them in on what had happened, and I could sense the weight of their gazes on my belly. I knew that this changed everything. As a member of the Survey Corps, I had always been prepared to face danger head-on, but now, I had a new responsibility – to protect our child. Erwin's expression turned thoughtful. "We'll need to inform Commander Dot Pixis about the situation. We'll have to adjust our plans accordingly." Levi's eyes narrowed. "And we'll need to consider the implications of having a half-human, half-Titan hybrid child. We can't let our guard down, not even for a moment." I felt a surge of defensiveness, but Hange's hand on my arm stayed me. "We'll face this together, as a team," she said, her voice firm. As we entered the walls, I knew that our journey was far from over. In fact, it was only just beginning. The challenges ahead would be daunting, but with Hange by my side, I felt a sense of determination rising within me. We would face whatever came next, together, as a family. The medical team rushed to attend to me, and I was whisked away for treatment. As I lay on the examination table, I couldn't help but think about the future – about the child growing inside me, and the world we would have to navigate. Hange's words echoed in my mind: "We'll face this together, as a family." I knew that I could rely on her, no matter what lay ahead. But little did I know, our world was about to become even more complicated. As the medical team worked to stabilize my condition, I sensed a presence outside the room. A presence that made my instincts go on high alert. I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, forcing me back onto the table. Hange's hand found mine, her grip tight. "What's wrong?" she asked, her voice low and urgent. I tried to respond, but my voice was barely audible. The presence outside the room grew stronger, and I knew that our lives were about to change forever.