HitchAnnie

HitchAnnie is the femslash ship between Hitch Dreyse and Annie Leonhart from the Attack on Titan fandom.

Anime/Manga
Hitch and Annie met as members of the Military Police. As roommates, assigned to the same squad in Stohess District, the two were opposites of each other in many ways. Annie being a calm, serious, and intelligent girl, and Hitch being an immature, outgoing, and sarcastic girl. After Annie's disappearance (as she crystalized herself being hidden) before being revealed to be the Female Titan, Hitch is shown to care about Annie, believing the scouts were the reason why Annie is 'missing/dead'.

Hitch found Annie to be irritating at some times due to her antisocial and serious persona, often teasing Annie in an effort to see the girl have some kind of reaction, which Annie would respond with sarcasm and no emotion. Despite their awkward relationship, Hitch still cared about Annie. After Annie's disappearance during the fight in the Stohess District, Hitch felt anger and irritation towards the Survey Corps. She blamed them for losing their only chance to really get to know Annie as a person, as she believed that Annie had died in the conflict. Despite believing that Annie had died, Hitch kept all her belongings in their shared dorm room. Hitch was livid after learning that Annie was the Female Titan responsible for all of the destruction in Wall Sheena, afterward questioning her repeatedly about how her wrongs made her feel while she was crystalized.

Hitch was later assigned to guard Annie's crystal and was most of the time the only one to actually speak to her for four years, implying that she was still fond of Annie. Hitch was the first person to find Annie upon her escape from the crystal. Hitch follows the trail of water into a room where Annie is hiding behind the door. Once Hitch enters the room, Annie grabs her and puts the spike of the ring against her throat, saying she will cut her if she screams. Hitch manages to overpower Annie, due to Annie's weakened state after four years in the crystal, and is surprised to see Annie. However, Hitch is injured after her palm is cut by Annie's ring. Hitch protects Annie's life by escaping together and prevents her being caught by another member of the Military Police. The two go to a stable and Hitch accepts Annie's request to take her to Shiganshina, Annie opens up to Hitch about her harsh past and feelings regarding the things that she had done. Hitch thanked Annie for sharing all that she did with her. In the following days, they arrive at Shiganshina together and share a bed. The two go for meal until Annie leaves Hitch a note, in which she thanks her for keeping her company during her lonely isolation in her crystal. Annie mentions to Armin later on, that she looked forward for when Hitch would come and speak to her.

Lost Girls OVA
On the day before the 57th Exterior Scouting Expedition, Annie suiting herself up in Military Uniform while reading a letter sent from Reiner regarding the preparations for the upcoming expedition and Eren Yeager. Hitch comes back into their shared dorm room after taking a shower and reads the letter. However, she hands it back to Annie after finding it boring.

Hitch makes a remark regarding Annie's wardrobe choice, suggesting to change something up to attract attention. Annie asks Hitch to report her as sick the next day, so that she can meet someone. Hitch agrees and hands her a sketch of a young woman who was reported missing. Although Hitch was tasked with finding her, she claims she has been forgetting and believes Annie taking care of it would return the favor for Hitch reporting her sick. Hitch asks who the man is that Annie is meeting on her "errand," to which Annie bluntly tells her that he is a 15-meter Titan. Hitch considers this to be little more than a bad joke.

On her way to the mansion of the Stratmann family, Hitch passes her side on board a ship going down the river. She gleefully thanks Annie for her help and taking care of her, blowing her a kiss before she goes to enjoy the rest of her day off.

Annie is able to complete the case and returns to her room in the Military Police barracks, where Hitch is sleeping. Hitch left Annie a flower with a note, saying that she should use it for her date the following day.

Junior High Manga
In the Junior High Manga, Hitch and Annie are both fellow Student Council members and good friends. Hitch, in chapter 37, competes with Krista to see who can spend more time with Annie. Hitch forms a plan, and when they go to the planetarium, Hitch grabs Annie by the chin, and tells her that she'll make her weak in the knees. When Annie notes that she sees a shooting star, before Hitch takes Annie's hand and says that she shines brighter than any star, although Annie tells her to keep quiet and keep her hands in her pocket. When they go to see the farm, Annie and Krista milk cows together, and have fun. Hitch sulks because she lost, and starts yelling at Annie, calling her an idiot and running away. Krista and Ymir talk about how she went all "yuri manga jealous" on Krista. Annie, worried, goes to see Hitch and is willing to take her to a cat café, and Annie promises not to tell anyone.

Shingeki Tactics
In Hitch's episode, Hitch buys Annie some essential oil diluted in water. When questioned why, she says it's because Annie doesn't sleep very well, thinking that it would help her. Annie asks Hitch if she went out of her way to get this for her. Hitch becomes defensive and says it was 'by chance' and for Annie to 'go to sleep', clearly wanting the conversation to end.

Hitch tries to convince Annie to celebrate on her birthday, suggesting they go somewhere together to let their hair down, however, Annie is not in the mood to celebrate.

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Both Annie and Hitch make comments to and about each other throughout the game. Hitch speaks to Annie about her sleeping habits, and how it's like she's beating someone up in her dreams. This earns a smile and a laugh from Annie, which seems to warm Hitch's heart as she is shocked but also glad to see her happy. Hitch buys Annie a barrette as a little gift, much to Annie's surprise. During the battles, Annie can make the comment 'I wonder how Hitch would react if she knew she was sharing with a titan'. Annie brings up to Hitch how messy their room is, which Hitch replies that she did warn them about their living habits. When speaking to Annie and receiving no response, Hitch isn't surprised to see Annie disinterested but as she made Annie smile, she considers that a win.

Quotes
"Scream... and I'll slit your throat"

- Annie threatening Hitch, Chapter 125

"Dear Hitch.. Sorry for all the trouble. I'm going now. I happened to meet Armin and Connie, so I decided to join them. Thanks for talking to me these four years. Goodbye. Sincerely, your gloomy roomate"

- Annie's letter to Hitch, Chapter 126

Fanon
Many shippers in the Attack on Titan fandom ship the rival ships, AruAni and HitLowe, which are popular for both characters. This ship still has a good amount of shippers though, due to the two’s close relationship and the fact that they are both best friends. This ship is also very popular due to the fact that they are both one of the only people they have left. It has attracted shippers due to the interesting dynamic that both share in the manga and spin-offs. The ship currently has over 200 works on AO3.

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