8. The Hunters

Complete story — includes the ending

The Colossal Titan hits the ground, releasing a massive amount of steam. The Armored Titan uses the distraction to extract Eren while Bertholdt carries the unconscious Ymir; both flee with their hostages. Five hours later, the military divisions in the Trost District are informed of the battle. Mikasa is distraught but Armin tells her nothing can be done in their current state, as many of the soldiers, including Hange, were injured from the steam. Erwin arrives with reinforcements. Hange posits that Reiner and Bertholdt may seek refuge within the Forest of Giant Trees to rest until nightfall so as to avoid encountering other Titans, assuming their goal is to relocate outside Wall Maria. Eren wakes up in the forest to find Ymir beside him as their bodies are slowly regenerating their missing limbs, Reiner and Bertholdt keeping watch. The Scouts depart from Wall Rose and begin the rescue operation.