**Chapter 4: The Commander's Summons**

The messenger's words hung in the air, leaving a sense of unease in his wake. Erwin's expression turned thoughtful as he nodded for the messenger to continue. "What is it that Commander Dot Pixis wants to discuss?" The messenger hesitated, his eyes darting between Hange and me before focusing on Erwin. "He didn't specify, sir. But he said it's urgent and that he needs to see...the expecting mother." I felt a shiver run down my spine as the messenger's words settled in. The expecting mother. It was a stark reminder of my condition and the attention it had drawn. Hange's grip on my hand tightened. "I'll go with her," she said, her voice firm. Erwin nodded. "I'll accompany you as well. It's best we hear what the commander has to say together." As we prepared to leave, I couldn't help but wonder what the commander had planned. Dr. Kyubey's ominous words and the messenger's urgent summons had created a sense of foreboding. The medical team efficiently prepared me for transport, and soon we were making our way through the corridors of the hospital. The dim fluorescent lights seemed to flicker in sync with my racing heart. We eventually arrived at the commander's office, a large wooden door with a stern-looking guard standing at attention. Erwin nodded at the guard, who stepped aside to let us pass. Inside, Commander Dot Pixis sat behind his desk, his eyes fixed intently on me. His expression was grim, and I could sense a sense of unease emanating from him. "Ah, thank you for coming," he said, his voice gruff. "I've been informed of...your condition. And I must say, it's a complicated situation." Hange's hand remained clasped in mine, a reassuring presence as we faced the commander. "I'll get straight to the point," Commander Dot Pixis said, his eyes locked onto mine. "The walls are in a state of heightened alert. We've received reports of increased Titan activity outside the walls. And with...your unique condition, we need to consider the potential risks." I felt a chill run down my spine as the commander's words settled in. What did he mean by potential risks? The commander leaned forward, his eyes boring into mine. "We need to consider the possibility that your...child may pose a threat to the safety of the walls. And we need to take steps to mitigate that risk." I exchanged a worried glance with Hange, my heart racing with fear. What did the commander plan to do? And what exactly did he mean by mitigating the risk? The air was thick with tension as we waited for the commander's next words. I knew that our lives were about to change in ways we never could have imagined. And I could only wonder what lay ahead.