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“[Full Name]: This woman handles the 3DMG as if it’s a part of her body. Level-headed. Strong. A natural leader. A ruthless soldier.”
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The first time she saw him was when Erwin Smith dragged her to the Underground. He has the darkest hair, the sharpest eyes she has ever seen. What he had been through, she might never understand. Yet, she couldn’t help but feel attracted to him. Though, [Name] has never been the type who spoils people.
Once Mike Zacharius pinned his head down onto the dirty water, and once his head was lifted to face Erwin, she grins at his ice cold glare. His two companions were shouting profanities, but she didn’t care; she only had eyes for him.
“Join the Survey Cops or be handed to the M.P. Your choice.”
“Tch.”
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He has joined the Scouting Legion, much to her delight. However, it was a pity that he wasn’t put on her squad. Watching him not even flinch at Commander Shadis’ head-butt, her grin grew wider, getting more interested by the seconds. Erwin must have noticed her abnormal attitude, frowning. The Commander’s right-hand man’s lecture is as annoying as ever.
Then came the punishment; cleaning everything that needed cleaning. She didn’t mind, as long as he’s within her sight. It has been a long time since she’s found a man who could move her heart. And she would be damned if she lets him get away.
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Today is his first expedition; everyone’s on edge. They didn’t know whether they could trust him or not. Although, her mind has a different worry. Her concern is more focused on how he’d change after this. Watching comrades die in cold blood at a close angle has broken many men. Hopefully, her intuition was wrong.
Riding on her horse, she’s one of the first to leave the gate behind. Looking at the endless blue sky, she almost forgot how unkind this world could be. Little did she know, he felt the same. Erwin has a new brilliant strategy to use flare guns instead of messengers. Unfortunately, the Gods’ favor was not on our side when raindrops poured.
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The surrounding is too damn foggy for everyone’s taste. Titans could have attacked any moments now. Slowing her horse down, she faces Levi’s group.
“You must stay together no matter what. Got it?”
Even if the fog was thick as a brick, she swears she saw a smirk appearing on his face. Frowning, she pulls out her machetes, prepared for battle. Her sixth sense has always been accurate. There. She spots a 10m class to her left. Using her 3DMG, she jumps in the air, swiftly cutting the Titan’s nape.
Unbeknownst to her, Levi absorbs her every move. Once she got back to her horse, the Titan is already on the ground. The easily excited girl named Isabel claps nonstop, while the unique haired guy named Farlan stares in awe. Clicking her tongue, she reprimands them.
“Stop dilly-dallying! And try to stay alive!”
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He has changed; she knows that much. After witnessing Isabel and Farlan’s deaths, he’s more resolute in killing Titans now. However much she hoped the Gods would spare his mind, it would only backfire. The guilt got stuck in her throat, watching him ride beside her. Going back to the Wall, nothing will ever be the same. Levi notices her unsteadiness; it surprises him.
The first time he met her, he thought she was an heartless bitch. Watching her treat Isabel and Farlan strict kindness, his impression of her began to change. Seeing her kill off those Titans with such determination, his heart skipped a beat. No. That was just a spur of the moment. Adrenaline exaggerates feelings; that’s all. Levi surely didn’t know how wrong he was.
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Three days in mourning for the dead soldiers. She considers it to have been enough. Feeling remorse alone won’t change anything. Getting back to her paperwork, on which she puts all her focus. Levi has been appointed as a Squad Leader. He now has the same rank as her and Hange. Giggling softly, she thinks he must be bored to death by now. Hange, on the other hand, has probably drowned in the pool of paperwork. Having her Squad Member bring her tea, she uses the moment to her fullest as an excuse to go see him, to go see the man of her dream. Knocking on the door, she grins internally when she heard his masculine voice.
“Name and business.”
“Squad Leader [Name][Last Name].”
“…Come in.”
Was it just her? Or did his tone change for the better?
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Ever since the day she offered to help him in his office and the same day she told him she loved keeping things clean, Levi has frowned less when seeing her. It doesn’t mean that he has become friendlier. In fact, he just got bossier whenever she tries to clean her room…alone. No matter how many times she curses the man for invading her privacy, he simply takes a broom, a duster, a rag and a bucket, barging in without warning. Nevertheless, she couldn’t complain. Not when he gives her a perfect view of his buttocks every single time.
Giggling at her own silliness, she starts drifting off in thoughts. At first, it was just a fleeting crush. Then, it had to last longer than a crush. Now, it has become more serious than she expected. Just talking with him, or doing paperwork with him, or even messing around with him, either in training or in everyday life, it wasn’t enough for her anymore. Sighing, she starts weighing the pros and cons.
- Pros:
+ Levi is hot.
+ Levi is very hot.
+ Levi is goddamn hot.
- Cons:
+ Levi is younger than her.
+ Levi is shorter than her.
+ Levi is not the relationship type.
Thus, this concludes her decision. She’ll just have to make the man fall head over heels for her.
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Wearing only a sport bra, a pair of shorts to training has never been her bigger mistake. The sunlight at some hours before noon is burning her skin. Who the fuck set up the training schedule at this hour anyways? Oh yeah, it was Erwin Smith, her sparring partner at the moment. Moreover, it was because she didn’t pay attention to the briefing. Tch. Who cares. She just wants an excuse to beat the shit out of her cocky superior.
Seeing the golden head taunt her, she launches her attack. Erwin smartly dodges her kick, since that move would break his bone. The taller man quickly counter-attacks with his fist. She then blocks it with her athletic forearms. Levi watches the practice fight with utmost interest. Mostly because [Name]’s body is truly a sight for sore eyes. He certainly would never let her know that, though. When Erwin flips her on her back, trapping her lower half between his legs, Levi feels his need to kill the golden-haired man rise up again. However, once she comes out victorious; Levi smirks, getting a little proud.
She walks over to Levi with sticky clothes attached, not noticing what difficult position she has put the man in. Grabbing his hand, she tag-teams Levi in training. Leaving with whistles and howls following her, she heads for the shower.
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Tonight, she doesn’t feel like joining everyone for dinner. So, she had one of her Squad Members to bring her food. Once three knocks on the door reach her ears, she said.
“State your name and business.”
“Levi. Food for an old hag.”
Her eyes widen in shock, since she was expecting someone else.
“Come in.”
Her expression changes back to stoic and calm the moment he enters. Levi closes the door, putting the tray on the coffee table near the couch.
“Thank you, Levi. You may go.”
Without looking up from her paper, she dismisses the raven head. However, her concentration immediately wavers when Levi places a hand on her forehead.
“Tch. You have a fever.”
She honestly didn’t notice her sickness. She merely thought the headache would just go if she ignores it. She really didn’t see her flushed red face when she woke up this morning. Feeling dizzier, her head almost collides with the hard table if not for Levi cushioning her fall with his arm. The rest of that day was a blur.
Violently opening her eyes, she met darkness. Feeling the softness under her back, she realizes she’s in her bed. Her forehead is draped with something wet and cold. Glancing sideways, she sees a full moon. How did she get here on her own? She tries to move her hand, but someone’s holding it. Turning her head, she spots the oh-so-familiar jet black. Smiling genuinely, she sits up to watch Levi’s sleeping face.
Even though she has no recollection of what happened before this, she regrets nothing if it means getting closer to him.
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The fall of Shinganshina has been hard for the civilians. Although she has never witnessed the Colossal Titan with her own eyes, she knew some souls may be shaken for life. Commander Shadis has retired long ago, leaving Erwin to succeed that rank. Levi has become a Lance Corporal. She has become a Captain. Hange still remains a Squad Leader, but the red head has developed an unhealthy obsession with Titans. It has been at least five years with her fighting alongside Levi.
Yet, there was still no progress. Shaking her head furiously, she has other matters to take care of. Levi is also busy training his newly formed squad. Sometimes, she would catch him gazing at her with an unreadable expression. Often, he would call her a ‘shitty old hag’ with an invisible smirk on his face. But that’s just it for all these years. She has become his older superior. He has become her younger subordinate. Smiling bitterly, she guessed she should give up. What she didn’t know is it’s only calm before the storm.
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Wall Rose collapsing has woken up everybody’s senses. Especially the 104th Trainees Squad. So far, she has cut down 11 Titans on her own. Looking at the remaining members of her squad, her lungs tighten, but she has no time for guilt.
Once it was all over, the fire which burns the deads shone even more painfully than before. When night time falls, the trainees have to make a decision. Standing next to Levi, listening to Erwin explaining the risks, she wonders if nobody would join the Scouting Legion this year.
A bunch of brats left with fear for the short-lived destinies. She couldn’t blame them; choose the one that would give you less regrets if you can. However, for the rest who chose to stay, she salutes them, along with Erwin. Levi watches her in the corner of his eyes, feeling more glad than he should when she’s still here with him.
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The boy, Eren Yaeger, could change into a Titan. That news shook even her. Chuckling darkly, and here she’s called the ‘Ruthless Soldier’. Looking at how calm Erwin and Levi or even Hange is, she feels a bit jealous of those three. Walking down to the cell holding Eren Yaeger, she has already prepared herself for the worst. However, when she reaches the place, she feels surprised.
The brown-haired boy is so young. She could bet anyone that he’s not even 18 yet. Hange quickly places her head between the bars in excitement, while Mike and [Name] just stands back and watch. The trial for Eren Yaeger is today. Signaling the guards to let him out, she quickly cuffs his hands, whispering some advice to him. His turquoise eyes are filled with anxiety. When the quartet reaches the trial room, Hange swiftly tells Eren that he’s their last hope.
She walks inside, joining Levi by his side. Glancing at her, Levi’s eyes soften only a little bit. Once Nile Dok and the pastor finished their debate, Levi begins his violent treatment towards Eren Yaeger. A grin creeps up onto her face. It’s not because she likes Levi’s roughness. It’s because she knows the Survey Cops will eventually get the young Titan boy in their grasp after this. Turns out, she was right.
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Moving to an abandoned castle is a drag. Mostly because she would have to clean every speck of dust or she wouldn’t be able to get any sleep. Looking at the raven head, she knows that Levi feels the same. Thus, begins the era of two clean-freak tyrants.
She always wears sport bras. That’s why she didn’t mind taking off her clean shirt in the open. She also didn’t care about the way men stare at her body. However, Levi minds that very much.
“Oi, Shitty Old Hag.”
“Hmm?”
“Can’t you at least cover yourself with rags or something?”
“It’s hot. And I need to clean without dirtying my clothes.”
“Tch. And here I thought you’d have mercy on those poor souls.”
“What’s that supposed to mean, huh, Lance Corporal Levi?”
“Why don’t you figure it out yourself, Captain [Last Name]?”
Glaring at the shorter man, she turns her heels to leave. She didn’t need someone younger than her’s opinion on her attire. Levi clicks his tongue in annoyance again, chasing after her. He pulls the cravat covering his neck from unnecessary filth and swiftly covers her revealing plumps with it. Despite her protest, Levi manages to win this round. Low growls of objection could be heard from the male squad members, but Levi silences them all with a deadly glare.
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Hange has decided to do some experiments on Eren after she got Erwin’s and her permission. Watching the young boy trying to turn into a Titan is a bit nerve-wrecking for her. Like every other squad member, she sees Eren Yaeger as a Titan more than a boy. Levi, however, sees things as they are in the moment. That’s one of the things she adores about her beloved midget. So far, Eren Yaeger is failing to turn.
Sighing, she looks over at Levi, admiring his features. Chuckling bitterly, she can’t imagine a future where she and Levi could be happy together. At least not anymore since she’s older than Levi. Levi must prefer younger ones like Petra rather than a ‘shitty old hag’ like her. Unbeknownst to her, in Levi’s eyes, she still stays the most beautiful after all these years.
Suddenly, a fog of smoke appears, alarming everyone. There stood a skin ‘n’ bone, unfinished body of a Titan. She nearly drew her machetes like Levi’s squad and her own. However, sensing no hostility, she starts calming them down. That afternoon ended with more research details for Hange, a stronger bond between Eren and Levi’s squad; and her, seeing Yaeger with a different eye.
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It all came sooner than she expected. The 57th expedition is around the corner, almost as if Erwin has put everything on the line. There was no clear orders, no clear objectives. She could do nothing but hope for the best.
Now, she is sitting with her horse in the stable, grooming the creature with a gentle approach. The black stallion nudges his head against her hair, asking what she was thinking. Without wasting any time, she replies.
“Viktor, I have a bad feeling.”
“It’s about this oncoming expedition.”
“And I can’t shake it off.”
Viktor neighs at her softly, gesturing her not to think too much. Smiling at her animal friend, she lays her head on his mane, drifting off to a short dreamless nap. Little did she know, a raven head came, picked her up and put her to bed.
Before he leaves, he leans in closer, planning to leave a kiss on those alluring lips. Abruptly, he stops, leaving the room in a hurry. Outside her door, his fist tightens until his palms turn white. His eyes are filled with self-disappointment, for his desires are unholy.
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Waking up in the morning is tiring for her. Today is the day Erwin’s plan must take action. After some cleaning routines, she puts on her white shirt, white pants with her orange jacket, black straps and her Wings of Freedom green cloak. A knock on her door caught her attentions.
“Come in.”
Levi pushes the door open, wearing the same outfit as hers. A look of full surprise appears on her face when she sees who her visitor is.
“What are you doing here so early, Levi?”
She braids her long hair, waiting for an answer. Levi silently thanked anyone who’s up there that her eyes didn’t focus on him at the moment; or she would see that damn perplexed expression he owns.
“…Don’t die.”
With that, he leaves, slamming the door shut. Her perfectly neat braids fall when she heard Levi’s reply, making her hair more wavy than usual. Planting her reddened cheeks into her palms, her smile is filled with happiness. So he does care after all.
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Leaving the Wall has never been this heavy for the Survey Cops. Mainly because everything is too unclear this time. Erwin is at the front of the line, Levi is positioned behind him while she is behind Levi. The cadets or squad members are scattered in the formation.
A red flare appears in the sky, signaling a Titan. More red flares come after that, yet her squad had not met one. Suddenly, a black flare was shot. An abnormal, she thought. Preparing herself for battle, she accidentally looks at Levi just to catch him looking right back at her.
‘I won’t die. I promise.’
She mouths those words, smiling at the raven head. Levi stares straight ahead once she finished her sentence. Some bits of relief quickly fill his system. Without warning, everyone heard enormous footsteps coming near. Looking to her left, she spots a Female Titan.
Taking out her machete, she prepares to fight the moment she and her squad reach the Forest of Giant Trees. Gradually, she can use her 3DMG. Spinning in the air, she lands directly on the Female Titan. What she didn’t expect is the fact that this Titan has intelligence.
Realizing this a bit too late, she shouts for the remaining of her squad to retreat. However, the Female Titan catches her in its hand, squeezing. Her agonizing scream was immediately heard by Levi. No time to think, Levi charges to rescue her by cutting off the Female Titan’s fingers. Successfully catching [Name] in time, he places her bloody body to lean on his, landing on his horse. Finally, they managed to lure the Female Titan to its trap.
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Setting her down on the grass, Levi orders Petra to tend to her wounds. Fortunately, she has no pierced organs, just a few broken ribs. Unbeknownst to her, that was enough to set Levi on edge. Levi’s squad is shocked to see some emotions surfacing on their Lance Corporal’s face even if those meant ‘ready to kill’.
Levi stares at her unconscious body one more time before leaving. In his mind, he was preparing a layout to where he’d cut the Female Titan first. She flutters her eyelids, blinking thrice before opening her eyes. All of the sudden, a Titan cry resonates through the whole forest. She jerks her body up too abruptly, making her cough off some blood as well as earning some scoldings from Petra.
Once her ribs are temporarily secured, a flare of retreat soars through the trees. It was time to return to the Wall. Levi lands next to her, retracting his 3DMG not a second later.
“YOU FUCKING IDIOT!”
She flinches, not used to Levi yelling at her.
“You would’ve die if I didn’t save your ass!”
“Why didn’t you use your bloody skills to escape, huh?!”
“You…”
Levi stops before he could accidentally blurt out anything he’d regret. ‘You promised.’
“Tch. I’ll take you to Erwin.”
Scooping her up in his arms with ease, he flies through the leaves to keep her away from this madness. She clings onto his chest, wrinkling and dirtying his shirt.
“I’m sorry, Levi… Please forgive me.”
Hearing her trembling voice, Levi’s anger disappears. Instead, it was replaced with something else, something inappropriate… Mentally slapping himself out of that dark trance, Levi quickens his pace to Erwin’s location. She needs medical treatment more than he needs her right now.
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Slipping in and out of consciousness, she begins to wonder where she is. Feeling some kind of vehicle motion beneath her, she opens her eyes to the sight of ever-green tinting with warm shades of orange on the skyline. Sitting beside her is her beloved Lance Corporal.
Squinting her eyes then quickly opening them, she notices a flash of pain behind those steel cold eyes. Trying to sit up is more troubling than she thought. Levi hurriedly comes to assist her, getting ready to scold her again.
“Levi, what happened?”
Utter silence is all she’s hearing. Quickly turning her head to the cart which carries the body, her deep orbs widen in fear and sadness when she sees a familiar speck of ginger.
“Please tell me it isn’t true, Levi.”
“…”
“No, Levi, no.”
Using both hands to keep her voice from cracking, tears are forming in the corner of her eyes.
“Levi, it’s so cruel…”
“[Name], don’t cry.”
Instantly wiping all the nearly fell teardrops, she realizes crying would solve nothing. It would only lower everybody’s morale. Entering the Wall, the Scouting Legion suffers yet another humiliation. Burying her face into Levi’s hard chest, she breathes in his scent, calming down little by little. Reaching the Imperial Capital, they await their judgment.
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While Commander Erwin Smith has been summoned, Levi shuts himself in his office. [Name] would come to bring Levi his meal, but he always tells her to leave it at the door. Even though she’s worrying about his health, she knows best not to disturb his way of mourning. Sighing, she makes her way back to her room, plopping down onto her bed. Looking up at the ceiling, she can’t stop wondering how she could help Levi. Without her knowing, she falls asleep.
The door to her bedroom creaks open, revealing an unexpected guest for the night. Kneeling on her double bed, Levi swiftly lies down beside her. Staring at her breathing body, there are a thousand things on his mind. Unlike people’s image of him, ‘Humanity’s Strongest’ is just a name.
He is a sinful man. He has sinful thoughts. He does sinful deed. Usually, he doesn’t give a fuck what he does as long as it gives humanity the advantage. However, tonight’s the opposite. Seeing her still living and watching her sleep next to him makes him almost forget about the heaviness of losing his squad.
Underneath the sheets, Levi closes his eyes, pulling her close. How long it has been, he wonders, since the last time he could feel this peaceful… Slowly letting go of his logics, he gives himself to serenity.
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She had such a beautiful dream, in which Levi was holding her as if she’s really fragile. The warmth she received from his body was all too real. Opening her eyes, she finds herself all alone. Touching the other side of her bed, her fingers tingle due to the coldness of her sheets.
Humming softly, she gets up, gets ready, preparing for another busy day. After breakfast, Erwin has summoned her to his office. The Commander probably wants her to form a new squad. Though, she has a different idea in mind. Entering Erwin’s office, she voices out her opinion.
“Commander Smith, if I may be frank?”
“Go ahead, Captain [Last Name].”
“I want to merge the rest of my squad with Lance Corporal Levi’s.”
“Pardon?”
“You heard me. Besides my squad’s head number is still adequate. It’s such a waste to form a new one when my best members are still active.”
“That’s…reasonable; but why merging with Levi’s?”
“On expeditions, we will separate and do our jobs. In these moments, staying in one place will cost less of our budget, don’t you think?”
“Captain [Last Name], I’m almost certain that you have other ulterior motives.”
“Think what you want, Erwin. I only need your signature.”
“Well then, [Name], you’ve earned it. Good luck.”
“Thanks, Erwin.”
She walks closer to the Commander, wrapping her arms around his shoulders, pulling him into a light hug.
“You’re welcome, [Name].”
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Officially moving into the castle, she decided to skip out on unpacking her stuff. Leaving that tiring job to her squad members, she hops onto Viktor, riding to the moors. Levi has personally come to welcome her. However, when he spots no sight of the Captain, his eyebrows furrow even more than usual.
‘Doesn’t this woman know common courtesy?!’
Feeling more than a little annoyed, Levi picks up her luggage in spite of her squad members’ inquiring gazes, as to why the Lance Corporal is doing lackey’s work. Reaching the second biggest room, Levi throws her belongings on the bed, as he begins organizing her clothes first.
Everything is going fine for Levi. In fact, everything would have been fine, if not for the moment he stumbles upon her undergarments. Holding the laced upside-down triangle clothing item with his fingers, Levi is instantly put in a difficult situation where his logic and his instinct go to war.
With just his face, nobody can tell what he is thinking. But with the whole picture of him staring at her lingerie, using the most stoic and serious expression he has; well, bless the souls of any cadets who accidentally witnessed it. For it is both horrifying and hilarious.
Meanwhile, [Name] is enjoying the wind blowing through her hair, accompanied by her faithful partner, Viktor the black stallion.
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Joining Levi and Hange in the Mess Hall, she picks on the food on her tray lazily, earning some curious glances all around the room. Levi listens to her sigh with some concern. Apparently, she received some mail from Erwin. He wonders what was written that made her like this.
Suddenly, there are people arriving on horses outside. She is the first one to leave the Mess Hall, running outside to meet her superior. Levi trails after her, wondering what’s going on. Upon meeting Commander Smith, she salutes him. Erwin dismisses her instantly, gesturing her and Levi to follow him.
The golden-haired Commander selected a chosen few cadets for a private meeting. There’s Eren Yaeger, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, and Jean Kirstein. Levi’s mind gears click, finally found the reason why she seemed so down. [Name]’s going to have to face the Female Titan again.
Even if she is called the ‘Ruthless Soldier’, she is still human first; and Levi knows that. Clenching his fists behind his back, Levi swears to never let her leave his sight this time.
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Yaeger, Ackerman, and Arlert are acting as baits, luring the suspect - Annie Leonhart - to the meeting place. She is currently waiting for signal along with Levi and Hange while Erwin deals with the Military Police and Kirstein pretends to be Eren.
The grip on her machete handles is tightening more and more. Levi must have noticed, since he taps her shoulder, causing her head to turn at his direction. Before she could ask him what he wanted, Levi clears her doubts.
“I promise I’ll protect you, [Name].”
“No.”
“What?”
“Protect yourself first, Levi. You’re more important.”
Seeing her smiling at him, Levi was about to retort, but then Arlert fired the signal of distress.
“Let’s go, ladies! Don’t you dare let her change into a Titan!”
The sound of her voice when she gives out orders reminds Levi of the reason why she is the Captain. She was about to use her 3DMG to get nearer to the battle field; however, she stops when she notices a sharp ring on Leonhart’s finger.
“FALL BA-”
A loud boom disrupts the quiet air, sending the soldiers on their backs. A tower of smoke appears, covering the Scouting Legion’s line of sight. Once everything clears up, there it stands, the Female Titan. With trembling fingers, she leaps to attack alongside her squad, not forgetting to be extra careful with a Titan who’s had military trainings.
Aiming for its nape is not possible at this point so she goes for its legs instead. Whirling in the air, she manages to cut the back of one knee before landing. Throwing the dull blades away, she quickly replaces them with new ones. All of the sudden, the Female Titan stomps its foot, breaking the ground.
She falls along with the bricks; her back hits the underground’s floor. Opening her eyes in pain, she sees the trio ‘bait’ team sitting in a circle. Slowly getting up, she comes nearer, just to find out that Eren can’t shift.
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“Is it because the opponent is Annie?”
She could see all those emotions very clearly on the youngsters’ faces. Eren is filled with uncertainty; Armin is filled with fear. Nonetheless, not Mikasa. The Asian girl is even more determined than her. Sighing, she gives them a piece of her mind.
“Cadet Yaeger.”
“Y-Yes, Captain [Last Name]!”
“It doesn’t matter if you can’t transform. Put more faith in us.”
Ending with that, she uses her 3DMG to escape from the underground passage. Meeting the upper part of the city again, she searches for her squad, not realizing how much weight her words had on Eren. A while has passed, she couldn’t find them anywhere. Moreover, she has managed to gain the Female Titan’s attention.
“Come at me, you ugly piece of shit!”
Hearing her taunting voice, Levi swiftly turns his 3DMG around.
‘Tch. She’s too careless with her life!’
The volume of his own thought is even louder than those noises surrounding him. The Female Titan tries to grab her once more, but she quickly cuts off all its fingers before they could reach her. Next, she aims for the nape at god-like speed. Although, it was a futile attempt since the Female Titan has hardened the place.
After another set of her machetes broke, she lands onto one of the rooftops. Clicking her tongue in desperation, she would have replaced the messed up blades with new ones, if only she had any left. The Female Titan’s fingers are revived. It must know she has no more weapons.
She could have tried to escape with the small amount of gas in her tanks. Though, she chose not to; she knew she couldn’t outrun her fate. This world is too brutal; and she is too tired to fight. The Female Titan raises its hand, going to squash her.
“[NAME]!!!”
In the corner of her eyes, she sees the sun of her life, the only reason she wakes up in the morning.
‘Levi, why are you making that face?’
‘Levi, don’t come here.’
‘Levi, I…’
Her mind voices have muted everything else. Reaching a hand out to him, she smiles, whispering.
“Levi, I love you.”
The moment that Female Titan destroys the building she was standing on, her world turns to black.
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Slowly adjusting to the brightness around her, she blinks a few times before fully opening her eyes. The first thing she sees is the plain white ceiling. Then she realizes she’s unable to move her arm. It must have been broken since it’s wrapped by a full cast. Glancing down, she sees the entire lower-half of her body bandaged. Sighing, she closes her eyes one more time, recalling her fuzzy memories.
Without warning, the door to her room bursts open. Levi locks the door, sprinting towards her. Widening her eyes in panic, she prepares herself for his wrath. Drops of sweat fall on her forehead as Levi’s face turns scarier by the seconds. Squinting her eyes shut, she awaits her punishment. Even though she is his superior, Levi is just too frightening when he’s mad. The raven head lifts her up in a sitting position, carefully trying not to hurt her more.
“L-Levi?”
Before she could do anything, Levi cups her cheeks, pressing his lips onto hers. Truthfully, she has been expecting this, but she didn’t know Levi could be so gentle. He nibbles on the pinkish heart-shaped skin, as if her lips are a rare delicacy that comes once in a lifetime. Feeling herself melt, she uses her free hand to softly tug his hair. A low groan escapes Levi’s throat as he wants to plunge even deeper. Biting her lower lip harshly enough for her to open her mouth, his tongue easily invades the new territory.
Slightly opening his half-lidded eyes, Levi smirks. Her face is bright red, her breath is uneven, and her lips are swollen because of him. All because of him… A switch in his mind is suddenly turned on. Levi pushes her down, pinning her under him. She gasps, which only adds to his excitement scale.
“L-Levi. Wait…”
Levi, of course, didn’t hear her pleadings. Removing her sport bra and her shorts, his secret desire is finally granted. The view is worth dying for, indeed. Eyes filled with lust-filled hunger, Levi was about to have a taste when someone kicks down the door.
“Shorty! What are you doing to my patient?!”
Levi quickly covers [Name]’s body with the large blanket. There’s no way in hell he’d let anyone else have a peek at his scrumptious feast.
“Get. The. Fuck. Out. Shitty. Glasses.”
With her head being buried underneath the sheets, she couldn’t see Levi’s demon glare. Poor Hange. A short moment later, she heard the thudding sound of a door closing. Levi hurriedly pushes the white fabric out of her face, allowing her some air. Not even a mere second has passed when Levi kisses her again, this time more passionately. Once the Lance Corporal pulls away, he has a smug look on his face.
“Now, are you ready for me, Captain [Last Name]?”
…
Collapsing on the wrinkled sheets, she lays her sore body for a much needed rest. Levi lies next to [Name], letting her use his shoulder as a pillow. Holding her head in place, he plants a kiss on her forehead, making her giggle lightly.
She nuzzles her cheek onto his toned collarbones, smiling in bliss. Everything feels so right. Everything feels so wonderful. If this is but a dream, she would never want to wake up. Levi moves his fingers downward, caressing her back.
“[Name].”
Her smile grows wider at Levi’s husky tone. Looking up to stare into those steely blue eyes she adores, she replies.
“Yes, love?”
“From now on, you are mine.”
“And you are mine, Levi.”
Levi chuckles lowly at her confident retort, as he moves to her lips, kissing her chastely before he continues.
“Therefore, don’t ever die on me. You hear?”
“Oh…”
“We must stay alive until humanity wins.”
“Levi…”
“Or I can’t watch you grow old, unable to take care of yourself, then beg for my help in wiping your-”
“…You shorty brat!”
She head-butts his chin, making him wince internally. It took her a few whiles of pouting before she forgives Levi’s successful attempt at making fun of her. Even if he is younger, Levi could have sworn that he is the mature one here.
Pulling her close once more, he kisses her silky locks lovingly. ‘The End’ now has no meaning for Levi or for her. As long as their hearts entwined, the moments they share will last for a lifetime.
Extended Ending:
“[Name], I have a question for you.”
“Hmmm?”
“Why don’t you ever lock your bedroom door?”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“No. Care to enlighten me?”
“To lure a mighty beast, one must learn to handle the risks. Don’t you think?”
“So… I’m a mighty beast? That actually doesn’t sound like shit.”
“Your turn.”
“What turn?”
“Care to explain why my wardrobe is missing one piece?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Liar.”
“Old Hag.”
“Midget.”
“I love you.”
“I know.”