Chapter 1 Prologue (Experiment)
Blood littered across the streets of the large town, the stench of iron filled everyone's noses, unable to avoid the smell. The earth shook as their enemies invaded wall Rose, one by one they watched as their friends were eaten, screaming in terror as death came upon them in mere seconds. Fear pumped through their veins, knowing they must continue the fight but also losing the will to do so with every death followed.
None of them there were experienced soldiers, only a couple out of the few here had actually seen a Titan. They had never encountered one, escaped one, or even killed one. They were fresh from training and were being brought down as if those years of hard work was nothing.
It hit everyone hard thinking about how difficult it was to train as soldiers, most hadn't even signed up for this and yet were forced to go anyways. There were too many of them, and they had little gas as it is, and all believed they had very little time left to live. None of them wanted to die this way, not being remembered and never knowing what it's like to experience a real life.
But here they were, struggling to survive as they encountered Titans of many kinds. They faced fifteen meters, five meters, abnormals, it was more than they could ever possibly handle, especially with them all in groups of three or five. Some couldn't take it anymore and began to retreat in complete shock and fear, but any attempt was futile as the Titans were everywhere now.
This was pure hell, all anyone could do was pray or cry out in anguish. More were dying by the minute and there was nothing they could do to save them without being devoured themselves. Why was it like this? Why do these creatures eat them? What on earth could their purpose be?
Jeans brow was soaked in the sweat dripping from his skin, his heart beat hard against his bones, the sound echoing in his head. His fingers moved shakily as he changed the digits of his 3DMG, letting out a curse as a Titan tried to grab onto him. As he passed by, he clenched his eyes shut as he heard one of the people behind him calling for help but unable to find himself turning around to help them.
Jean was unsure of who was still alive, they had scattered when the son of a bitch went wild after the Titan that ate Thomas and everyone lost contact with each other. All he knew at the moment was that Marco, Annie, Bertholdt, Reiner, and some other man he couldn't recall his name for he never tried to know him. All he did know was that he was a dear friend of Bertholdt and Reiner's, the four had always been together as a group, never separating unless necessary.
Annie didn't seem to pay much heed to him though, she even said her disliking for him even though he was her friend. Annie believed him to be annoying, a pervert, and a complete idiot. Bertholdt and Reiner seemed to see him as a brother and enjoyed being around him twenty four seven.
Now was not the time to think about them though, he had to focus on staying alive or else he'll become food in the next second.
"Jean! There are three coming straight for us!" Called Marco, alerting Jean who caught sight of the Titans he was talking about.
A growl escaped Jeans throat before he grit his teeth and shouted behind him.
"Let's try and avoid them! If you can find a way to kill the damned beasts!" Jean commanded, the others responding with a salute. Jean peeked behind him to watch as they followed him, unknowing if this was the right choice for survival.
Two of them were ten meters and one was a three meter, all of their heads turned to look at them as they approached. Jean threw his feet in the air as he triggered his 3DMG, sending him in between the fingers of the ten meter in front of him. He then spun around, his blades held to his sides as the metal cut off the large fingers.
Jean then had to dodge the three meter as it jumped up for him, almost snapping at his leg to which he thankfully pulled up and flew high above before it could even get close. After he avoided those two, he glanced back to thankfully see that all of those who were following him still alive and right behind him. When Jean looked back he gasped as he saw one of their friends by the name Mina on the ground, a Titan had just tugged on the wires of her maneuver gear and she went plummeting down with a Yelp.
"That's Mina!" The friend of Reiner rasped, Jean quickly pushing himself to go faster in order to save her. He wasn't much of a friend to her either, but he did know her somewhat and she was still a comrad.
"I'll grab Mina! You two try to get at the Titans neck!" Reiner commanded, the others nodding to him as he set fourth to it. The Titan wasn't as large as the others, it was in between either a ten or twelve meter, it's eyes were extremely large to the point of bulging out from their sockets.
Reiner came to it and quickly disposed it of its fingers, Mina crying out as she began to fall but was quickly caught again by Jean. Reiner had been about to kill the Titan, when another was behind and jumped after him, causing him to flail and fall onto a roof. The others called out to him but he seemed to be fine as he got back up, only seeming to have a small injury and blood staining one side of his face.
"I'm alright! Keep going!" Reiner called back, getting back to following them just behind.
"Help!" Voices came from below, the soldiers halting from the voice. When they were called out to fight the Titans back so the people had time to get out, apparently some were too late and were stuck with Titans surrounding.
They hadn't come across any yet, most likely all were dead for no one without 3DMG or a horse could outrun a Titan. This was the first survivor they heard, and they could tell it was not one of their comrades as the voice was too mature to be one. Jean couldn't see the person yet, but he had to act, despite the fear and racing of his heart he had to do this.
Jean followed as the others turned around to head towards the sound, back over where they saved Mina.
"Somebody please help!" The voice called again, Jean feeling some sort of dread as the sound came as strangely familiar to him.
There was that Titan again, it's fingers still healing and the other that had snapped at Reiner was right next to it, standing at the same height. That's when everything froze, Jeans blood ran as cold as ice, his heart skipping a beat and the breath robbed from him. From the distance they were at, they could finally make out who was calling out for help.
Jean couldn't believe this was happening, of all people to not get transferred out of wall rose in time it had to be her.
"Mom!" Jean called out in alarm, pushing his digits faster and zooming past the others, they reaching out and calling for him to wait.
Jeans mother was now strangling in the hold of the two titans, the large eyed one holding her chest while the other had her waist. They seemed to be tugging on her, his mother screaming out in horror and pain at being stretched so. Jean didn't care what happened to him at the moment, he was completely lost of any thought as he pushed himself to go faster and faster, completely discarding the fact that they were already running out of gas rather quickly.
"Mom!" Jean gasped in complete panic as the Titans heads leaned forward, jaws stained in blood that dripped down on their chests opening wide.
"J-j-Jean!? Jean please! Help me!" She cried out helplessly, unwanted tears of fear falling from her eyes. He had never seen her look so afraid before, and the sounds of pain seemed to thrash at Jeans heart.
He was almost there, just a bit closer and he would be able to snatch her up from those lumps of filth. He didn't realize it till he felt the world twirling around him, suddenly yelling out as he began to fall, his hands pulling on the triggers of his gear but nothing happened.
"Come on, come on! Not now!" Jean growled, his tanks completely out of gas from his sudden sprint through the air. Soon he came in contact with the hard plates of a roof, groaning in pain as his side throbbed. He quickly threw his pain to the side and looked up to see his mom cry out, immediately he crawled forward, hand reaching out.
"Okaasan!!" Jean cried out, unable to do anything as all he could do now was watch as in an instant, both Titans chomped down onto her. The sickening sound of bones cracking filled his ears, blood raining from the body that was being ripped in half, swallowed and to rot in the their stomachs.
Jean couldn't say anything, only stare in complete shock and disbelief. This had to all be a dream, it had to be. He had assured himself that she would be fine, that the witch would be okay and he would have to continue to hear her embarrassing comments about him. This couldn't be right, how could she be dead, why was she here?
It was hard to accept what he just saw, he couldn't move as his body was completely stiff and his brain was processing the reality of the situation. One tear fell from his eye and his fingers clenched in his palm, his head lowering as he moved to a sitting position, looking down in his lap. Something was telling him to move, to get away and find a safe place to hide from the Titans in front of him.
But he couldn't, not after what he just saw. The Titan that bit off the top side of his mother gulped audibly, it's head slowly turning to look at him, it's filthy face now covered with splats of his now dead mothers blood.
What was this? Why did this have to happen? Jean thought in his head, his arms shaking as he glanced at the blood that fell on his hand. Both Titans began to approach him, needing to only take three steps and their faces were right there, completely emotionless and blank, despite the smile one held on it they were completely cold.
Within the few seconds, suddenly memories came falling back to him. It wasn't good times with his mother, but it was of him and all the times he had slammed the door on her, calling her names and kicking her out of his life. It was hard to believe, but it was true. She was gone permanently.
"Please be careful Jean boy." A flashback of when he had been about to leave to fight back the Titans as the walls had been brought down. "I love you...." She had whispered with tears glistening in her orbs.
He hadn't said anything back, just groaning and walking off. He had seen the worry and pain in her eyes as he left her. Not one hug, not one goodbye he just left without another thought about her.
Jean had never blinked an eye or given it a small thought when it came to his mother or how rudely he treated her. He had been tired of being treated like a helpless little boy that was crazy for his moms food. But in this sudden moment of watching her die, seeing the life disappear in a flash, regret and pain hit him hard.
"Okaasan........"
"Jean run!" The others called to him, one he could see from the corner of his eye running towards him.
Instead of listening to the voices he looked into those of the one who just ate his mother, those bulging eyes set directly one him, mouth opening. His insides began to twist, feeling ready to vomit as he could see saliva and blood still in the Titans mouth, his eyes catching sight of his mother's head, caught in two of the molars.
There was no life in her eyes, he couldn't even recognize her. Jean couldn't seem to register the Titans presence anymore as he starred at her bodyless form. Once again she was there, smiling at him and waving as he left for training, but that all disappeared and now all that was left of her was bits and pieces.
The Titan was ready to chomp down on him, he could feel death approaching his door. Stuck in a comatose of shock, he couldn't move and some part didn't want to. The other half wanted him to fight and kill this damned beast that killed his one and only parent, to spill it's filth and rip it open into shreds.
It happened in a big flash, he had snapped out of it as he was suddenly hit with a force, falling to the side and grunting at the contact. Jean blinked several times before glancing down to see the man who was a great friend of Reiner and Bertoldt standing in his place, screaming out as the jaws that had been about to devour him had now snapped onto him, a leg and arm flying.
"Logan!" Reiner called out in despair, stopping right in front of the Titan and bringing out his swords.
Reiner had been about to slice at the Titan, but it suddenly took two quick steps back, seeming to sway back and fourth.
"No....." Bertholdt rasped, just landing next to Reiner.
"He's dead....." Reiner replied quietly in horror. He had been like family to him, and to see that happen hurt deeply for the two, even Annie was heart broken at the scene, although she hid it.
Jean quickly stood up, clutching to his side and hissing from the pain. He walked over to the edge and glanced at Reiner and Bertholdt. Did that really happen again?
"I'm sorry....." Jean whispered, reaching a shaky hand to wipe at the sweat on his forehead.
Reiner grit his teeth and took in a deep breath before turning and walking away.
"There's nothing we can do about it now. Come! We need to get away from here! More Titans are approaching." Reiner suddenly commanded, the pain of loss still in his eyes but the strong man held it back in order to focus.
"What about Jean? His gear is out of gass?" Annie asked blankly, briefly glancing at him.
"Have Bert carry him. Are you okay with that?" Reiner asked the taller man who nodded before going to get Jean.
Suddenly, the Titan fell to the ground, making the others look down with confusion with what just happened.
"Why did it collapse?" Marco questioned, coming to get a closer look.
"It doesn't matter!" Reiner interrupted, "we need to go now!"
"Come on Jean, hurry up and get on my back!" Berthing quickly ordered the man who was starting down at the now softly steaming form.
Did the Titan that just consumed both his mother and a comrad die? Did someone kill it? That was impossible for no one was around but them and none of them currently there had gone to kill it, not even him. The other smiling Titan that had been with the one now collapsed, suddenly turned its attention from them, looking down at the fallen Titan and making a strange gargling sound.
"Guys come on!" Reiner called out in frustration, tugging on the shirt of Marco who was squinting his eyes at something.
"Hold on Reiner!" Marco called back, his arm reaching out and pointing towards the neck of the downed Titan. "What is that?"
Reiner made an exchanged glance with Annie and Bertholdt, both having a similar expression to the one he had.
"Is that a....." Marco began, the others eyes widening as the form of a human emerged from the neck of the Titan, the other beginning to kneel down, making more strange alien sounds to what could sound eager or rushed. "Human?...." Marco exclaimed, not believing what was in front of him.
"I don't know what it is." Annie suddenly said, gaining the others attention. "But whatever it is it's obviously not anything good."
"But why is a human coming from a Titan? And alive?" Jean questioned back.
"It could be a trick Jean. Reiner is right we need to go." Annie said with sternness in her voice, her hand pointing beyond them. "More Titans are coming for us, and in big numbers, if we don't get going now we'll be surrounded and all die here and now."
"What if it's not?" Marco asked, not getting and answer back.
"You can't be sure of that, we still know nothing of Titans." Reiner said back.
"Well we have to do something." Marco mumbled, suddenly hitting the trigger of his maneuver gear and heading towards the Titan going towards to what it looked like eat whatever had come out of the others neck.
"Marco wait on a second!" Bertholdt tried to convince but Marco already had his blades drawn and at the ready as he flew around to the Titans back and came crashing down with his swords, letting out a grunt as he made contact. His swords cut a large piece of the flesh, the Titan throwing an arm back before very soon collapsing.
Jean didn't know what was going on or why, but he found himself starring down at the form that emerged from the Titan, unable to make out everything as smoke blurred their vision of it. They saw Marco go down to the ground, the sound of his maneuver gear coming to a halt as he ran up the assumed dead Titan body.
After a few seconds of silence Marco called up to them, Reiner being the one to come down and help. The others just watched as Reiner and Marco seemed to struggle with the the figure. Soon afterwards they heard the sound of gear before four hooks dug into the wall of the house they stood upon then Reiner and Marco came up.
Everyone came close as Reiner was holding the figure in his arms, Marco's jacket gone and around the chest of the person. Everyone didn't know what they were seeing, and were deeply confused at what just happened, wishing they knew what the hell was going on.
From the Titan that had fallen, an unconscious young woman was now in Reiners arms, completely bare with no clothing and had just emerged from said Titan.
"Is that....a real human?" Asked Marco, both him and Jean examining the woman, the only thing covering her was the jacket Marco had given up, placed on her chest and the sleeve covering the spot between her legs that were crossed somewhat.
Her head was fallen back, her hair a long dark brunette color and from what they could see she had messy bangs along her forehead, stuck to her face from sweat. She was completely limp, unconscious as Reiner adjusted her in his arms.
"Now that we have....her....lets get going, we've waisted enough time as it is." Reiner commanded, going over to Annie and handling the girl over. Despite being short, Annie was strong and had very little struggle when holding her.
"With Jean out of gass and the extra weight from this person it's gonna be harder to get to the regiment facility along with killing the Titans around it. So no more dilly dally." With that Reiner flew off, Bertholdt grabbing Jean as the others began to follow.
"Fuck...."
Levihan one shot saved file
Levihan
The halls were quiet, the moon and torches that lit the walls the only source of light until he reached his room. His footsteps echoed off and down the halls, quickly coming to a stop as the man came to his room. No doubt mostly everyone would be asleep, as always commander Erwin stays up along with Hanji to work on extra paper work and documents.
Levi turned the knob to enter his room, the inside completely pitch black, as he entered and closed the door behind him he set fourth to lighting the wax candle near his bed. It was a somewhat simple task working in the complete dark, but within a matter of seconds his room was blooming with a bright orange light. Levi turned and looked around his room, every spot completely clean, shelves and desks completely free of any dust.
Everything was completely normal, well that is except for one thing but he decided to ignore it. Levi Ackerman was tired, sweaty, the unwanted feeling of clothes sticking to his skin made him feel filthy. Despite his current exhaustion, Levi was heading for a bath before he even sat on his bed sheets.
He had quickly gathered some pants and a simple white shirt along with a towel rag. The next step was to head for the wash room. Checking to make sure the candle he had lit was safe from any fabric or from falling, he left the room to head for his shower. He didn't have to worry about anyone occupying it most of the time as everyone rarely used it, especially at this time of night.
It seemed he was the only one with a strong sense of hygiene, him being the only one to buy himself special soaps and washing creams made from herbs. Once he entered he went to unbuckling the straps around his body, the long leather strips falling to the ground and clanging as the metal buckles hit the hard wooden floor. Next was unbuttoning his shirt and removing the white linen cravat from his neck. They joined the belts on the floor and as well as his pants and boots.
The water wasn't warm or freezing, neither was it very pleasant, but it was indeed refreshing. Afterwards he continued his washing, making quick but well scrubs over his very well toned body. The shower ended rather quickly to which he was glad, his eye lids feeling heavy and no doubt dark circles hung under his eyes.
After drying himself with the rag he put on his new clean set of clothing and left the bathroom and back to his bedroom. Levi then set fourth to putting away his dirty clothes for washing and wrapping up his belts. Next was pulling back the sheets of his bed and laying down on the cushions.
A long sigh fell from his lips, the bed beneath him carrying his weight and muscles relaxing at finally being able to rest. His wet hair hung around the pillow, some sticking to his forehead as he got into a more comfortable position before closing his eyes.
"Oi shitty glasses, stop intruding on my privacy."
'Wait for it....' He thought in his head, soon feeling the shadow fall over his face.
She had snuck into his room before he had finished his work, coming in and hiding behind the bed like she always does. She would study him and watch his moves, biting her fingers at every action he made. Now Hanji was peeking her head over the head board of the bed, a grin on her face as she starred down at Levi who slowly opened his eyes after she let out an excited giggle.
"How did you know I was here?"
"You let your filthy boot prints cover my floor with dirt. Besides this isn't the first time you've done this." Levi replied with a scowl, the woman above just laughing before a sigh left her as she rested her chin on her hand.
"Sorry about that, I should have left them in my chamber." Hanji mumbled as she reached down and tugged on his hair before pinching his nose.
"Oi!" Levi warned, giving her daggers and reaching to rub at his nose. "Don't touch me with your fingers. You're dirty."
Hanji put out pouty lips and groaned. "I just took a shower five hours ago."
Levi didn't reply, it didn't matter if she took one or not. If you didn't know how to wash yourself properly then it doesn't make a difference if you showered.
"What do you want Hanji." Levi sighed, looking away and already having an idea of what she was going to do.
"You know what I'm doing, so don't mind me." Hanji giggled as she left from behind the bed, coming to his side and removing her boots before standing up on the bed.
She looked down at him with a smile, standing where his feet rest. Levi didn't bother saying anything, instead just watched as she did what she had always done since their relationship began, spreading out her arms as if she were about to hug someone before free falling forward. He didn't react then either, only her shadow slowly coming over his face as her smiling form fell closer and closer.
Hanji finally landed on the man, Levi letting out a small raspy grunt as the air was shot from his lungs. Afterwards he looked forward at the ceiling. Hanji letting out a gratified breath as she removed her glasses and laid them on the stand next to the bed.
'How on earth did I get into this?' He questioned in his mind, feeling Hanji mess with the sleeve of his white shirt. Levi and others who lived around him believed he was the type who would never get into a relationship, especially with Hanji!
Ever since he used that formula he had been trusted with, Hanji had been all over him, constantly hanging around and asking question after question.
"You're so comfy Levi..." Hanji mumbled, her cheeks becoming a soft pink as she squealed quietly.
Was she going to be doing this all night? He already knew the answer was yes, as she would stay up for hours just laying on his chest, talking about new discoveries and going on with her lectures every time she came sneaking into his room at an unknown hour.
In a way he has gotten used to hearing her talk and her voice has become somewhat calming. Of course he enjoys the complete silence of when she isn't there, only hearing the wind blow against the wood and cobblestone walls whistling. But on those nights Levi couldn't help but feel like something was missing as he lay alone in his bed, starring into the dark abyss of his chamber.
Levi finally looked down, his chin brushing against the hair that was still in it's usual pony tail. From some unconscious will, he reached his hand up and started slowly undoing the tie below the flop of hair, and pulling the band that held it up. Hanji didn't seem to notice as she was stuck talking about how a shifter can transfer their consciousness to their Titan body in case any damage comes to the neck, or something like that. He didn't quite remember.
She let out a small 'oh' When she felt Levi's fingers suddenly brushing through her hair. It sent an immediate chill down her spine making her shiver. His hand straightened it out, going through the strands and halting sometimes as he came across a knot and went down to the tips.
"Levi? What are you doing?" Hanji softly asked, Levi stopping his work and removing his hand.
"Nothing." He simply replied, for the first time smelling a scent that came from her hair, it wasn't a dirty or clean scent but it was a smell that seemed to be pleasing to him.
Hanji just shrugged her shoulder with a simple 'hmph" and continued on, Levi thinking more about the woman on top of him.
Sleep was taking over, but still he kept himself awake as to hear every last word till she was done talking. Although he was only listening to half of everything she said. As time ticked by she finally began to calm down, her words coming out slower and about five minutes after she was sound asleep, snoring just barely.
Levi felt a feeling of curiosity and turned his head to the side to peek at her sleeping face. It was hard to see as the candle was running out of wax and about to fully burn out.
"Tch!" Levi cursed as he spotted drool coming down in a string and down to his shirt. No doubt she was going to create a pool if she slept there the rest of the night.
Both his hands reached down and grabbed her face between his calloused hands, pulling it up and over his face, the woman still asleep from his movements of her head and snorting. Her lips parted. Levi felt a strange urge from starring at those wet lips that glistened in the remaining candle light.
But he didn't do anything, he only starred softly at her as he tried to understand this human being. He then turned her head from side to side and sighed before dropping her head back on his chest with a 'thawamp'. At that she murmured and adjusted her position, her hips making an uncomfortable friction against his pants.
"Big ass woman...." Levi muttered, turning onto his left side so she lay next to him.
There they were again, those parted lips that looked extremely alluring and inviting. Hanji had kissed him before, albeit only once actually on the lips and it was only just a small peck. Other times it would be the cheek or a lick on his jaw line, as he can tell she gets a kick out of it when he accuses her of being a filthy bitch.
But he himself has never initiated any love or kisses. Only allowing her to come flopping onto his bed every night, snoring all night long, sleeping in his bed, and drooling all over his clothes and sheets. But now Levi wanted to try just this once, she was still asleep so she wouldn't know right? Just a small peck.
Levi laid his hand on her cheek and cautiously leaned forward, his expression completely blank but his eye brows furrowed slightly in curiosity and hesitation. He could feel her breath on his lips now, and the tip of his nose grazed hers.
Finally he pressed his lips tenderly against hers, feeling sloppy and silly but not minding it. It was strange to be sure, feeling the flesh mush against each other, and a strange taste coming from her. It was hard to tell what but he liked it whatever it was.
Levi pulled away, their lips making a little 'click' as they parted. Those fluffy looking lips were now glistening a bit with his own saliva, him wanting to wipe away her yucky germs and go to sleep. But instead the urge to try more itched at him, and he ran his thumb over those lips, his tongue running across his own in a sudden sensation of anticipation.
Levi leaned in again, pressing his lips against hers again then parting. It was definitely a strange sensation and feeling, this sudden increase of heart beat that he didn't notice hitting hard against his ribs. He wanted to do it again, but felt he shouldn't as to not wake her.
Levi jumped slightly when suddenly the woman started giggling, her face flushing a red shade.
"A Titan kissed me!" Hanji squealed while still asleep, Levi scoffing softly before turning away and closing his eyes.
"Stupid four eyes...."
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That night he had kissed Hanji had come up in his head more times than he would have liked. Waking up that morning had been different in a way he couldn't explain. As usual Hanji would either be hanging half way off the bed or somehow switch positions to the point her foot was in his face.
Levi always left the bed first, the woman always sleeping in two hours late before actually getting up.
'Lazy and untidy...'
Levi thought as he looked at the dirty boots she had tossed in his room, along with the foot prints. She never seemed to care about personal space or cleanliness. She was the complete, perfect example of an opposite of his own personality.
But today was indeed different, that was for sure. Levi was by her side during the entire time during training and during the time they were working on his first transformations as a twelve meter. He hadn't actually transformed since the first time yet as they didn't want any rampaging Titan walking around. Mainly due to the fact that everyone was still recovering from the attack on Shinganshina.
Levi felt an unnerving experience whenever she wasn't around him or in sight. He was a stranger to this new sensation, always following her no matter where she went and feeling the need to keep a cautious eye on her. The woman was way overly uncaring when it came to her own life, something that has been bothering the captain when they captured another Titan of five meters.
Seeing her get close to the gaping jaws of a Titan, only being seconds away of losing a limb or becoming victim to it. She really was stupid. Especially with this silly obsession with the giant beasts that are nothing but innocent humans trapped in a never ending nightmare eating people.
They were trying to learn more about the humans within the Titans and trying different ways to possibly free the humans. But right now they were doing his first transformation as a Titan shifter. No one knows what it looks like yet as the first was mis shaped and deformed.
Standing in a large field, trees huddling together in a crooked circle around him, Levi looked up at the soldiers above. Hanji had just landed on one of the branches, a Comrad handing her a piece of paper.
"Alright Levi!" Hanji exclaimed from above in a loud voice, stopping to let out a giggle before finishing, something Levi rolled his eyes at. "Whenever you are ready go ahead and try transforming into your Titan."
Levi sighed and took in a deep relaxing breath, he had to focus on his determination to help humanity. Think and want to transform as to help fight for freedom. Levi had closed his eyes softly while he stood there silently, and when his eyes opened, his pupils moved towards his right wrist.
An urge to that particular area drew his hand up and he grimaced as his mouth opened, teeth digging into the flesh. He felt his veins pop, a bone creaking loudly at being snapped, the taste of iron bitter and disgusting. It splattered all over his clothes, but before he could look at the scarlet stains on his cravat, he was blinded and consumed by both light and darkness.
From then on he couldn't remember. It was hard to tell if he was awake, asleep, or dreaming. The lack of consciousness made it hard to think, but he was warm. No he was hot, he felt like something was wrapped around his whole body, steaming and wet.
He wanted to pull away but found that it wasn't possible as he couldn't concentrate, couldn't think clearly. Perhaps he was dreaming, as he could hear faint noises, voices maybe even. The sound of gear triggering came from different directions, but everything was tainted by whatever encased him.
"-wow that was-" It was faint but familiar whoever it was.
"Hanji look ou-" Another voice, this one not familiar in the slightest.
He wasn't sure how long he was like this, for soon he was fading. Levi wasn't moving, not even trying in his dream state. But yet still he felt the sudden feeling as if he was moving, walking, running, or was it climbing?
Then he was falling, somehow losing his balance or something similar to that, and his body even jerked in a spasm. The heat around him began to increase, he was soaked and his head began to hurt. From behind him, through whatever clasped tightly on his face like a part of his own flesh, a sliver of light came through and that's when he completely faded out.
Next minute he was laying down, this time able to tell his position and his surroundings by feel. He was still hot somewhat, and his body felt sore, nothing to the extreme but the muscles did feel weak. His hand moved, fingers feeling a soft material that he assumed was a sheet from a bed. Levi's head was propped up slightly, the cushion beneath him soothing and a cool wind covering his cheeks.
Levi's lids began to open, his mind awakening from his dream and processing both where he was and how he got there. This was his room, his door was open half way, and the window to his left cracked open, explaining the unknown wind. Then whispers, and a shadow of what he could tell were that of four to three figures.
"We'll try again in three days, it seems he doesn't have any control when he transformed. I'll take care of him till then."
It was Hanji's voice no doubt. But the mention of transforming opened up some of his fuzzy memories. Then he remembered biting his wrist, the blood, and his loss of control and focus.
"Ah! You're awake I see!" Hanji chirped cheerily, waltzing over to him and flopping down on the bed side.
Before Levi opened his mouth her hand fell against his forehead, her lips pursing as she hummed quietly.
"You have a slight fever but no doubt it'll be better tomorrow. You are to be confined to your bed till then." Hanji smiled, patting the mans shoulder firmly.
Levi decided not to speak. Not really finding the need to and the question he had been wanting to ask already answered as the woman continued.
"Apparently your first transformation was a fail-"
"That's what I heard." Levi murmured, his eye suddenly catching something strange from Hanji.
"Oh you heard that? Good then you know that we will be trying again within the following of three days. Do you think you'll be able to do that?" Hanji asked, now rising and that's when Levi caught it again.
"Depends on how I feel. I'm not able to tell now but for now I believe it's good." She was hiding it but saw her face contort and he heard that soft hiss in her throat.
Hanji seemed to realize he noticed and let out a nervous chuckle, her arm reaching back to scratch at her head.
"Oh yeah, I got a little beat up from the test. It's nothing much just bruised my ribs and injured my leg a bit." She calmly said, her arms folding over the other and her lips curving up, offering him a smile.
Levi scowled at the woman, once again she was uncaring for her health and being too risky in dangerous matters.
"What happened during the transformation?" Levi asked, looking up at the ceiling, wanting to remember the lost minutes of his life.
"Oh well-" Hanji sat back down on the bed, an arm wrapping around her waist as she cringed. "After you stood there and bit yourself, you turned into your twelve meter. But it was a bit more like eleven and a half meter though."
"You appeared to be muscular unlike when you had your injection. It looked pretty much like you only some of your teeth from the sides of your cheek were showing and your lips were gone and you had black eyes. Also short hair that just barely came to the cheek." Hanji continued.
"Anyways, you didn't move for a bit then began to look around like you were curious. You looked up at us and inspected us and then from then on we tried to communicate. But then all the sudden you started trying to get us, attacking and climbing the trees with speed." Hanji laughed, the image in her head of the Titan climbing amusing to her.
"Apparently from what we witnessed your Titan's ability is great strength. You were fast as well but your legs were kinda short so not as fast as you could have been." Hanji wasn't surprised to know that his shortness affected his Titan form, as well as the height.
"Trying to calm you down so we could wake you ended up giving me these." She gestured to her ribs and leg. "Your hand had hit me as you swung it at us. But thankfully no other injuries were inflicted, and you collapsed before coming out.
"You're going to kill yourself shitty glasses." Levi glared, feeling glad that she wasn't severely hurt but still feeling a sense of anger for her constant disregards of her own life.
Hanji just shrugged with a chuckle, putting the tint of worry in his voice to the side. She knew what she was doing there for no one needed to tell her what to do or how she should act. During the advance on Shinganshina, she had almost been obliterated by Bertholdt's blast from turning into his colossal Titan form. But she survived didn't she? Only suffering extreme burns that healed, and currently only a few marks were still viewable from not being fully healed.
"Eh I'm flattered by your concern but I can deal with it." Hanji smirked at another scowl sent her way, knowing that even though he didn't show it he did care for her.
"Well don't do it again you stupid ass." Levi muttered, grunting as he felt a sharp pain in his side.
"You need to sleep some more." Hanji ordered, getting up and walking away.
"I'll be back to bring you some food in a few minutes. Make sure you take it easy until you've fully recovered." Hanji finished, from the corner of her eye Levi's nose scrunched up in disgust as he pressed it against his shoulder.
"And no showers!" She pointed an accusing finger at him, seeing him look at her with scowl and let out his usual scoff "tsk!" He pouted and shifted slightly in the bed.
Hanji smiled as she closed the door, heading to find him something to eat.
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When Levi awoke, his food that Hanji had brought for him had gotten cold from his long slumber. The day seemed to have gone by in a blink as when Levi looked at the now closed window, no light except for the moon shown in his room, the curtains open. He was alone for the moment, and he felt somewhat better.
He believed his fever had died down quite a bit, and after attempting to sit up and successfully not feeling dizzy or hot, he decided that now could be a good time to sneak into the shower. Pulling the blankets away he was revealed to the coldness in the room. The heat his body had made under the blanket leaving him and giving him a shiver.
He was hungry, his stomach quietly gurgled for something to fill it. But he was filthy and wasn't doing anything till he got out of these now dry sweat drenched clothes. Looking down he was grateful to know that no one had change him during his unconsciousness.
So gathering his things he slowly made his way out of his room, peeking down the empty halls and heading straight for the wash room. Ready to be rid of the filth covering his body once again. Although he could move easily, it was still complicated somewhat to clean himself as he easily fatigued himself.
Instead of rushing he went at a good and slow pace as to not over do it. After he was finished, fresh and clean, the air brushing against his semi dry body he head back. While in the wash room he realized his face had strange markings that he had seen on Eren's and Ymir's faces when coming out of their forms.
It was faded mostly but he could tell it had been there. But he decided not to think about it and went straight for his chamber. As he opened the door, he was confused to see the light from a candle glow from the crack in the door.
Opening it fully he was met with Hanji who sat on his bed with her arms crossed and shoeless toe tapping on the floor. He didn't mind her and went to continue with the stuff he brought back from his bathing.
"You were instructed to stay in your bed and rest Captain Levi Ackerman. And no showers." Hanji put on a half glare at the man who just replied back casually.
"I don't take orders from you." Levi passed her and went towards the bed stand for his food, continuing his plan to go heat it up but found that it was once again warm. Steam rising from its contents.
"You were taking a while so I went ahead and did that for you." Hanji got up and began pulling the bed sheets back, Levi glancing at her from the movements she made.
Turning around Hanji snapped her finger down, pointing towards the bed. Initiating that he needs to lay down. With a hesitant sigh Levi got under the covers, knowing though he slept in quite a bit he was still tired and was in no mood or need to refuse.
"Good boy!" Hanji exclaimed, patting his head to which he swat at her hand.
"Oh stop it!" Hanji smirked and leaned down, kissing his cheek. A simple and gentle peck, a tongue coming out and licking it.
"I just bathed you fucking bitch." Levi growled, wiping his cheek off with the cloth of his sleeve.
Hanji laughed, pulling away and walking over till she was at the other side of the bed, grabbing the plate and fork.
"Oh you like it." Hanji murmured, immediately getting a disapproving look as she scooped up some of the plate's contents and held it at his mouth.
"Come on big baby boy! You gotta eat your num, nums!" She cooed teasingly. "Say ahh!" She drawled. Levi snatched the fork and pulled the plate away from her grasp, fingers grazing against hers.
"I can feed myself." Levi stated calmly and quickly finished. Meanwhile the woman had gotten up and started taking off her boots and straps, even taking her hair out.
Levi couldn't help but watch as she moved, telling himself not to mind her but his eyes wanted to watch as she flipped her hair, her shirt coming up to where he could see her pale stomach. Levi frowned further when she clutched a hand in between her thighs in pain, hissing and her body hunching over just slightly. Looking away as she had turned around, he put his now finished plate of food to the side laying down with a sigh.
When Levi noticed Hanji stand up on the bed, he opened his eyes and she was already spreading her arms.
"Hanji wait-" Levi began but she had already began to fall forward.
Levi stayed silent once again as she fell, Hanji smiling and watching the reflection of herself in his irises get bigger as she got closer. This time they both grunted from impact. Levi feeling winded but didn't show it while Hanji panted, clearly causing damage from her fall.
"You shouldn't have done that. You're injure and I'm on rest order remember?" Levi looked down at her, the woman crossing her arms on his chest and starring at his chin.
"Eh it's no big deal. I like doing it anyway." Hanji replied, her right leg shuffling uncomfortable from the pain.
Levi looked away when her once again careless shifting rubbed at his hips, the woman unknowingly pressing against the part between his legs. Wanting to ignore her, Levi tried thinking about other things, but seeing her hair spread out, feeling her rub at him, and her lips apart it made it difficult for Levi.
Levi slowly wrapped his arms around her, knowing that even though she pretended to feel fine she wasn't comfortable as usual. Levi rolled her onto her side, the woman confused by his next action as she was now on her back. Sitting up from his position Levi pulled the blankets back, not caring for the invasion of the cold on his skin once more.
"Levi?" Hanji tilted her head in confusion. But she didn't stop him as his hand brushed her thigh.
Ever so gently he pressed his thumb and palm against her outer leg muscle, seeing her pause to let out a pained gasp but sighing in calming pleasure as he ran it down.
"You don't need to do that." Hanji stated, peeking down at him as he starred blankly at her leg.
"I'm not going to get much sleep with you here anyways shitty glasses." Levi muttered bitterly, really doing this as to get her off of him as her leg was driving him nuts!
"Aww that's so sweet Levi!" Hanji smirked in her teasing tone.
"Well then by all means....." Letting out a sigh she snuggled more into her pillow, Levi lifting the leg up onto his shoulder and working along the large muscle between the hip and knee. "Continue."
During this Levi's mind couldn't help but wish that the fabric of her pants were gone, wanting to feel her skin and admire her bare leg. But he refused. It wasn't long at all till once again the damned woman was asleep, snoring soundly and body fully limp. Levi had placed down her leg, bringing up over the bed sheets and laying them over her. Leaning over her body on an elbow, he blew out the candle, ridding the room of the orange glow.
Before he laid down, he found himself looking down at her face. Unknowing of his hand as it reached up and removed the glasses from her carefully, placing them quietly onto the bed stand, his eyes never leaving her. Why did she do this to him?
The man was completely clueless, wondering at the pounding in his chest, looking at that glistening, parted flesh with longing. There it was, the same urge as last night had brought, the need to feel them against his own. Feeling an irritating desire to taste them as she lay motionless and unknowing of his actions.
Levi never expressed what he was feeling, he never wanted to for there was no need to. Some other than his comrades would wonder if he was a heartless monster who didn't care for the lives of people. Thinking he didn't care as he never showed any feeling as to when a beloved friend died, just able to watch as it all went by.
Levi didn't know what to do, but decided to explore these emotions coming from within and rose his hand back up. What use would it be to contain it?
His calloused hand ran across her cheek, brushing the strand of hair in her mouth away, Hanji's mouth smacking together a couple times from the action. Then that's when he did it, pressing his mouth along with hers, this time longer and basking in the feeling of her tempting flesh.
He so softly bit at her bottom lip, his own lips parted as he ran them across the top, tongue venturing out and brushing against her teeth. This taste of hers was becoming addicting with every time he did it. Levi closed his eyes, a sense of lightness and a calming shiver running down his body.
He might as well kiss her awake, his will becoming a bit too adventurous as it prodded at her tongue, running along the top of her mouth. Feeling the rumps of the roof and moving along the wet creases Hanji started to stir. Pulling back with a "click" the woman began to squee in her sleep.
'No doubt she was kissed by another Titan.'
Levi thought which brought some amusement to the man. Looking down he saw the string of saliva he had left, watching it snap as he pulled further away. Still feeling daring he shuffled down at a slow pace as to not wake her, laying his head on her chest. Just between her shoulder he nestled himself, leg moving over her hip from under the covers.
Then he laid his arm across her stomach, feeling sleep take over within a matter of minutes as he snuggled against this mysterious woman.
Then just barely still awake, he felt a hand raking through his hair, and a soft sensation press against his forehead, unknowing that Hanji was awake and kissing him lovingly on the forehead.
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Hanji felt much better that day, although her injuries were still indeed painful, they didn't bother her as much. Some of it she had to thank Levi for, rubbing the muscles and stretching it out. The man was so funny to her, but he was also confusing.
Being in a relationship was expected to be hard but it was easy as pie. Although the downfall was he never paid much attention to her or talk to her at all. Especially when it came to personal feelings. The easy part was just being with him, the hard part was actually getting used to him not ever showing any affection to you or even wanting any from you.
But last night she had awoken with his tongue tasting her insides, the feeling surprising and she almost jumped in shock. But being only half conscious she did nothing but make an appreciative sound of success that Levi had actually kissed her. Why did he kiss her she didn't know. But she mainly wondered as to why he kissed her in her sleep instead of awake when she would know of what he was doing.
Hanji's eyes had opened just barely when she felt his muscle inside her mouth. Through the cracked eye lid she saw that his eyes were closed, his head tilting as he delved himself deeper into her. He looked relaxed when she recalled the expression on his face, and maybe even happy. Also not to mention that the way he tasted her felt extremely sensual.
This was completely new from the short man and the thought of learning something new from her lover made her excited. Ever since they had become an actual and official couple, they hadn't done it once. That is make love, but they did have sexual contact a few times. But other than that they weren't very sexually driven to begin with.
But this lack of touch was for the first time starting to bother her, and this was before she had awoken in the middle of the night with Levi's unexpected surprise. Hanji even felt frustrated when she licked his skin, as if she had been expecting a different reaction from the complaints she usually loved to hear.
Levi had seemed to feel much better the next day, claiming that he was well enough for another try out with his Titan. It had thankfully gone better this time, but Levi hadn't been able to remember any of it after he came out. For caution from last time Eren had transformed as well to contain him if he attacked them again.
Levi had to rest more, but this time he was able to walk around and even do some training. Hanji thought it was funny, how she had become so interested in the Titans, then eventually she started courting a Titan shifter! Oh just thinking about it makes her squee! Levi had looked at her while they ate lunch, raising an eye brow at her strange and brief noises.
Hanji hadn't been thinking much about it but as she had looked up at him when he looked away, she couldn't help but find herself admiring him. Looking at his unique facial shape, his jaw, then his throat. The woman needing to gulp as the Adam's apple bobbed while he sipped his tea. Then her eyes went to his shirt, opened at the top to where she could see his collar bone and beginning of his chiseled chest.
His usually worn cravat was gone, after shifting just like Eren some of his clothing seemed to disappear into nothing. That thought made Hanji start to laugh, others looking at her confused but unknowing of the image of Levi coming out of his Titan naked. Levi flipping his hair and winking seductively was quite an image.
"Oi! Shut up!" Levi growled, lifting his hand to his head, the man having a quite a severe head ache from this new ability.
Hanji quieted slowly and finished her food while writing down on parchment with records of Levi and Eren's transformation reports. But she couldn't seem to concentrate as she glanced up at Levi, feeling she couldn't bring her mind off the kiss he gave her last night. Also not to mention the tenderness of his touch when caring for her injured leg.
The day had finally been over. It was extremely late and everyone was currently asleep. Hanji was walking down the hall, a small skip in her step, full of excitement at being able to snuggle her Titan pooch again. For some unknown reason when she reached the wooden door preventing her from entering, she felt a sense of nervousness, a tingle in her stomach.
Ignoring it she opened it without a care and waved at Levi who was taking off his shirt, glancing behind him as she entered.
"Hello Levi!" She chirped, her cheeks reddening and her mouth going into an "oh" and she bit her finger nail. Shamelessly admiring his bare back. "Oooh...."
"Oi! Knock before you enter! You can't keep invading my privacy like this you witch." Levi growled at the woman with disapproval.
"Eh I don't take orders from short men." Hanji smirked as she waltzed over only to suddenly feel her legs lose balance and she fell to her knees.
Looking up as her face met with Levi's hips, the man crossed his arms.
"Who you calling shorty?" He asked in that oh so casual voice of his.
Letting out a raspberry Hanji got up and pinched his nose. "I'm just joking Levi, learn to have some sense of humor." She sighed and threw her boots across the room, Levi glaring at her back with a pout.
Shaking his head he put on a new shirt and got into the sheets, awaiting for the four eyes to come fall onto him. The woman took off her glasses first this time, then proceeding her next move of getting on the bed and falling down. Eyes closed and a smile covering her soft features.
"Gah!" Levi suddenly grunted, arching his back as that knee of hers came plummeting down right into the center of his groin.
His teeth clenched at the burning pain in his lower regions. Taking in deep breaths, the air hissing through his teeth, and hands clutching at his pillow.
"Oh! I'm sorry!" Hanji apologized, covering her smile with her fingers.
"Watch where you put that." Levi snarled, now in a complete sour mood with the woman. Not only that but he was extremely frustrated, and in a very different kind of way with the woman atop of him.
"Awww!" She cooed, her finger making circular motions on his chest while her head rest on him.
"You want me to kiss it better?" Hanji teasingly asked, a smirk making its way on her lips as he looked down at her from the side.
He stayed silent for a moment, not saying anything before shifting and trying his best to not meet her eyes. This aching need he had discovered with this woman just jumped at those words of amusement and joke.
"Tsk!" The woman was being a brat, and Levi didn't want her teasing right now.
When he didn't reply she placed her hands beside his head, lifting her chest up and her head now hovering over his face.
"I didn't hear a no." Hanji whispered, her tone holding amusement but also holding a deep meaning to it at the husky words that left her mouth.
His heart beat faster, Levi unable to do anything but clench his legs together. Trying to hide that he was feeling rather excited tonight.
"Well..." Hanji began, leaning down and running her lips across his jaw line, tongue going along it softly.
'Hanji no....' Levi protested in his head, but just sighed at the feeling of her licking him. Not feeling the need to wipe it away or complain about her filthy germs.
"I'll make it better for you then." This sudden excitement Hanji felt was making her hands shake, her right one running along his chest, finding the hem of the fabric from his shirt and diving it up.
Seeing that he wasn't fighting her actions she moved up and placed her hand on his cheek before kissing the top of his nose. Feeling his abs her hand moved to find the button of his pants. Knowing that right now wasn't the time to explore other parts when she had a job to make him feel good after giving a blow to his manliness.
Levi watched as she sat up, her hips teasingly going in motions over his pubic bone, making his breathing increase, blood flowing down below. Her hand paused at his pants, the woman's eyes studying him for a moment before those fingers went to unbutton his shirt first. He didn't know what to do or to say at the moment, his shirt now open along with his pants.
Hanji starred with longing at his body, admiring the V of where his pants opened. Slowly she moved down, sliding her body along him and now pulling down the zipper, revealing his man hood to her irises. Levi had looked down as her hand rested at his hip sliding down further, and further to its destination.
"Augh!" Levi yelped, something Hanji never heard before. The deep noise sending an electric pulse down to her center.
She had gripped him between her hands, fingers running slowly along the length of him. She kept her eyes on him though as she lowered her head down and brought him into the wetness of her mouth.
Groaning almost painfully, Levi tossed his head to the side. Lips parted as he panted from her strokes, the muscle in her mouth swirling around the top as she moved her head up and down repeatedly. Oh God it had been a while, and his body had been secretly hungry for it, constantly going through the torture of rejection of himself.
Looking down made his heart jump at how she suckled on him, her saliva lubricating his shaft. His hands were scratching slowly along the fabric of his pillows, wanting to grab something. His hips thrust forward in a spasm, letting out a long and strangled moan.
He was beginning to sweat, his cheeks felt hot, flushed a soft red tint as Hanji pumped him. Her fingers were torturous on his sensitive skin, just grazing the base before reaching below and touching forbidden parts.
"H-Ha....Hanji....." Panting heavily Levi arched his back, feeling himself reaching the brink of orgasm.
But then all the sudden everything stopped, his man hood almost aching from not being allowed release after being stimulated. Levi looked down at Hanji, just in time to see her pulling off her shirt, straddling his hips as she pulled at her own pants. Levi used his strength to sit up, pushing up his body with his hands on the mattress before reaching forward and grasping her face, bringing it closely to his.
Hanji had just gotten off her under garments and her slowly wetting pulse in her core was throbbing from what she watched Levi do when pleasuring him. Her heat was now grazing his half exposed man hood, both stiffening at the contact of each others organs meeting.
There was no need to ask if they were ready, for they had been holding back long enough. Levi wanted to kiss her again, and this time he wanted her to know it, and feel it.
Part of his shirt hung from his shoulders as Levi delved into her mouth, tasting her and jumping just slightly when she returned the actions. That muscle spurring more of his arousal, as well as the hands clenching at his hair and bare shoulder. Hanji moaning the way she did was something that Levi never knew he would ever experience.
But he liked it for sure, pulling away and running his lips down her jaw, neck, nibbling and suckling at her pulse. Meanwhile his hands explored her almost fully exposed body, running along the creases and gripping her rear, her thighs, Hanji's hips moving up and angling herself at his end.
Levi hissed quietly at the feeling of her heat spreading over his length, engulfing him and the tightness giving him more pleasure then he thought it would. Hanji however was making a sound that didn't sound pleasing, he opened his eyes to see her struggling.
Hanji knew it was her first time so with much knowledge she took her time and slowly ran herself up and down, feeling that barrier break and soon the pleasure was returning, but no doubt she would be sore.
"Oi shitty glasses...you okay?" Levi softly asked, Hanji looking down from biting her lip and admiring how he was struggling while she engulfed him fully and how he filled her.
Instead of answering she smiled, moving her hips, body swaying and rubbing against Levi as she slowly thrusted into a faster pace. Levi moaned, head falling back and Hanji leaned forward to place a warm kiss to his jaw line, hand running from his throat down his neck and chest.
Levi had to lean back more, wanting to grasp her but unable to. So he pushed her making her go flat against the end of the mattress. Creaking noises heard from the action before Levi pulled out and thrusted into her, grabbing her hands and placing them to the sides of her head as she cried out.
To keep her quiet Levi covered her with his lips, the vibrations of her hums and mews sending chills through his sweaty body. From then he continued his thrusts, feeling her soft legs intwine around his waist, wishing he had removed the rest of his clothing as it was harder to feel her soft, smooth legs.
Hanji scratched at his back, panting heavily along with her lover. Their lips touched and breath hot against each other's flesh and soon Hanji was falling apart from the stimulation of his body, his hips gyrating into her center hard with each plummet.
Arching herself into his chest, her head falling back and mouth opening as she let out her strangled cries from reaching her peek. Levi coming undone soon with a groan, clenching his teeth and pushing her into him further with a hand at the meeting of her rump and back.
Falling limp on the sheets, heart racing and fatigue taking over Hanji laughed. Levi scowling at her before pulling out, having a bit of difficulty since he was still exhausted from the transformations.
"What's so funny?" He asked, feeling a lightness in his chest from her voice.
"Oh nothing....but....I just officially fucked a Titan." Hanji snickered behind her hand with a blush and Levi sighed as he pulled her up.
"You ruined the moment." He grumbled, Hanji missing the smallest of a smile at the end of his mouth.
Hanji pulled up the covers as Levi fixed his pants and laid down, Hanji flopping on top of him without a second thought and the blanket coming over their heads. Feet coming out from the bottom.
"Augh! Hanji!" Levi snapped, her knee coming too close to another blow.
"Hehe! Sorry!" Hanji sighed, feeling sleep take over her body and already feeling the pain in her muscle, especially in her right leg.
Levi just watched her, pulling the blanket down and admiring her. Thinking about it he didn't need to understand her, for he already knew her. She was an insane woman, who was tall, beautiful, and incredibly smart but stupid at the same time.
They may just be getting started, but within time he will cherish her more and more every time. Tonight feeling as if their bond had been strengthened after their first love making. Seeing that the woman was asleep, Levi kissed her forehead, uncaring of the drool coming from her parted lips as just having her here was worth it.
"Goodnight four eyes....."
Number count for The Little Merman
Chapter 1 (Prologue) We Are The Prey And They Are The Hunters
The sun shown brightly along the teal waters, it's glow shimmering across the ripples from the wind, and dancing softly through the large blue pool. The water lapped and pulled constantly against the large boulders that were set still near the large islands that covered parts of the earths oceans. Nothing could compare to the beauties it offered, both above and below. But the most breath taking sight was above as the sun set, it's orange glow making the water look as though it were on fire.
For many years they have lived in these waters, for it was their home and life in the deep blue sea. Mermen and mermaids were magical and mysterious creatures. Being half human and half fish, made life ever the more interesting as you ruled above and below. You were at the top of the food chain, the animals saw you as an alpha, master of the sea.
With a sigh, a mermaid, a Queen to be exact watched the sky with her eye lids closed. The breeze was soft against her skin, like a cool blanket along with cold waves dancing around her golden tail. Her black hair bristled, but it stayed at her right shoulder from being tied to the side.
This is what she loved most whenever she wasn't busy with working with her husband, the King of Maria. Grisha was her mate, her king, and with him she found great happiness within her normal life. Also not to mention the small bundle that lay in her arms.
Looking down she smiled as she opened her eyes to glance at the child in her arms, wrapped in a blanket of weaved sea weed. Historia, her second child. As the mother felt a splash come upon her, droplets hitting her cheek she immediately could tell where it came from as she heard the giggle of her first born.
Eren was prince of Maria, after his father he would be next to rule among merkind. He was a trouble maker, and not to mention stubborn but she loved both him and her new born with all her heart. From behind other mermen and woman all spent time with their families, other children playing and splashing in the water.
Eren laughed as he was being chased by a little boy with blond hair, his fin a bright blue that shimmered into a darker midnight at the tail end. Eren her son, came up from the water, his teal tail that matched his eyes crashing the surface as he leaned up on the rock she rested on.
"Oh look at that!" Carla exclaimed in awe as she starred at the glowing gems before her.
"That's quite a lot you found Eren, or did Armin help you?" The woman smirked as the pointed ears of her son fell and became red.
"N-no..." He mumbled unconvincingly. These rocks were rare crystals that grew along the walls of caves, a small energy source bloomed in the middle to which could be used for a very good source of light. It took a sharp eye and smart eye to spot them, as the fake ones looked awfully similar.
Removing one hand she pinched his ear, making him Yelp and grip at it from the sudden pain.
"Wha-" She poked his nose, halting him from his words and watching as he grumbled in annoyance.
"Your ears are red, Armin found most of them didn't he?"
Eren huffed and rolled his eyes, the blond coming over with his innocent smile and peeked at the gems he helped collect.
"Well whatever...but I can't believe there were so much! We could barely bring them up here without dropping." Eren suddenly exclaimed, his excitement returning. Having little adventures to find these gems was his favorite thing to do with his friend, like scavenging for precious gold.
"Sounds like you had fun." Yet another voice came from behind and Eren's smile brightened to see his father come up from behind and hug his mother tightly around the waist.
"Indeed! When we go home I want to make my own lamp for my shell!" Eren started stacking the gems atop of each other, Armin himself making a little castle with the ones he brought.
"Eren, don't forget that tomorrow your first lessons as a prince will be starting. I know you are young but I know you'll manage. For I started even younger than you." Grisha told his little one, Eren groaning and flipping his tail, the small fins along his tail going with the ripples of the water.
"But me and Armin were going to go check out the cave we found, by then we'll have a whole stack of glower gems." Eren complained, Grisha chuckling at his son before grabbing at the key that rest at his chest.
"You'll just have to wait I'm afraid. But for now I have to retire to take care of some business below." Placing a soft kiss to his wife's cheek, and stroking a finger against his daughter's cheek, he turned to prepare his dive into the water.
"When you get back Eren, I'll be showing you the secrets of this key. The key to the basement." Grisha watched as his son's excitement suddenly spiked and he beamed.
"Take care my love." Grisha chuckled before going off, going at great speed with a simple thrust of his tail.
"Did you hear that Armin?" Eren asked the boy who smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, I've always wondered about that. I only know from legends that it has to do something with the magic of merkind. Something only the heir to the throne can ever know, as it contains a powerful item used to make the leader powerful." Armin went on, Eren listening to his friend's ideas about the key of destiny handed down from the royal families.
"I can't wait now! Until then, I heard there is a sunken ship some ways of here. Some said that it has chests of gold hidden in it!" Eren was about to jump from the rock and head for his wanted destination.
But suddenly a firm hand gripped his arm and halted him from making any movements. Eren looked up at his mom in confusion as her eye brows furrowed into a point. From her looks she looked concerned and angry.
"Eren you will do no such thing! It's way too dangerous!" Carla reprimanded, Eren glaring back at her.
"Why not?!" Eren questioned, "There is no harm in it."
"Yes there is Eren. There are many dangerous animals that lurk there, and you are only a young child and wouldn't even manage to out run a shark." Carla explained to which Eren frowned.
"Fine...." With a sigh of defeat, and a purse of his lips he slumped back onto the rock. But a smile found its way back as he starred at his sister Historia who was awaking from her nap.
Carla sighed in relief, glad that Eren wasn't protesting any further. The boy always put danger aside, thinking that he was strong enough to do anything. And when someone told him otherwise he tended to be rebellious and try to prove that he was indeed strong enough to fight.
The last time he had ended up almost getting killed by a group of fisher men. That was a fear that Carla never wanted to feel again. But it was thanks to Armin's smart thinking that got him out of that mess and why he was alive and breathing right now.
Carla shook her head to rid herself of the unwanted memories and thoughts. Everything was just fine, there was nothing to worry about. No matter what she would make sure Eren and Historia stayed safe. It was her job after all, Grisha being too busy dealing with business to help most of the time with the little ones.
It was getting dark, the sky was turning a bright Crimson, seagulls flew in groups while cawing. The sea seems to still as children were calming and joining their parents. Then everything was quiet, something calming and soothing to the ears from the constant noise of the above waters.
"Eren, it's time to head home now!" Carla called to her son who halted in his chase after a couple kids.
"Coming!" Eren waved and went to say goodbye to his friend Armin before heading off with his mom.
Carla sighed and took one more look at the sun setting. She missed land...she loved the water more than anything and was glad to be with Grisha but she still wished to run across plain grass fields and be on earth. Unknown to everyone in Maria, Carla was human before she was a mermaid.
The breeze that was kissing her skin stopped, and she felt a sudden chill fill her being. This was familiar, she was sure of it. She could be mistaken, but the way the hair on her neck stood, and how her fin stiffened she was unsure. That's when she spotted it, dark almost black even.
It was moving and very quickly she realized what it was, and her eyes widened as the sudden sound of an all too familiar cannon hit her ears and she gasped. No one was expecting it, and no one was prepared. The children, the parents, and the little one in her arms was not safe in the slightest.
Her heart jumped and she quickly turned, twisting and leaping with all her might into the ocean. Some of the few humans knew of merkind, for they found no reason to hide themselves to those who shared similarity as a related species. But the magic they held, and the secrets they kept made the humans weary of them.
Not only that, but fishermen found sport in capturing a merman and killing it for money. Sometimes they were kept alive and sold to carnivals. Humans were cruel, but thankfully only few actually fell victim to them who lust for riches.
"Eren get away!" Carla suddenly called out, her voice in a panic and her outburst caught the attention of the other merkinds.
Right then and there wind hit against her body and the black ball that passed her hit the large rock that could be seen as a mountain. Everyone gasped, children screaming as their ears ring from the booming sound of boulders suddenly being crushed. Like lightning struck the ground, everything shook as another came, and another. Cracks formed into the mountain before it came loose and began to fall in both large and small chunks.
Crashing down it fell into the water, creating forceful currents and others scrabbled to get away in time. The task itself was difficult as the constant boulders falling made it hard to create enough force to move. From far away the sound was heard clearly to a certain king who froze like ice at the sound.
"What was that?" A merman who was swimming by Grisha's side asked, holding a book tightly to his chest at the cold feeling he suddenly felt in his bones.
It took a moment for Grisha to register what he heard before a look of worry came over his face and he ran a hand through his hair in dread.
"No...." Without a second thought or word he dashed off as fast as he could.
"Your majesty! Wait!" His calls were futile and ignored by the king for only one thing was on his mind.
His family.
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They wouldn't stop coming for more than five minutes, cannons constantly shooting, the screams of struggling and cries of lost ones filling the air. When the earth quake like shattering blasts ended, small pebbles fell from what was left over. Dust filled the air, making it hard to see and the added darkness of the sky made it hard to know what was going on.
The only thing that was clearly visible were the golden lights that shown upon the human vessel coming their way. The sound of men letting out roars of success came through the rubble and hit their ears. Hiding within a small hole underwater, two merkids huddled together in complete fear.
"What the hell was that?" Eren questioned out loudly, panting heavily and wincing at the pain in his side from being thrown around.
When his mom called out to him, he had just barely been in time to get out of the way, as he had been right in the line of sight with the approaching black cannon ball. It was a constant struggle and Armin ended up getting hit on the head the rock that hit him cut his forehead.
They had found this small hole on the other side and all they could do was pray that they wouldn't be caved in by the falling debris from the mountain. Eren and Armin had never seen anything like it and they were clueless as to what could have caused such a thing.
But after Eren had a moment to clear his head, to stop the questions that were raging through his head like a fast stream. His mind went to his mom, and his little sister. His small fists clenched and his eyes widened in fear. What could have happened he wasn't sure, but he lost sight of her right when they were suddenly attacked.
"Mom...." Eren rasped, gritting his teeth and pushing himself out of the hole and towards the surface.
"Wait! Eren!" Armin put out his hand to stop him but he was already too far away. But before he could get the courage to follow he was pulled into the arms of his mom and taken away to somewhere safe.
Eren came to the surface, and immediately set forth to looking for his mom. He spun in circles, eyes darting in many different directions.
"Mom! Mom!" He cried out in desperation. His heart was beating fast, he could hear it clearly in his head and he feared that another round of falling earth would come again and crush him and his mom if she were here.
Then the smallest of groans reached his ears. It was small but he recognized it after the second time it came. That was his moms voice. So with the rest of his energy he charged to that spot, constantly calling for her.
"E-Eren?....."
He halted and glanced over his shoulder as it became as clear as crystal. Squinting his eyes he looked through the dust and gasped as he spotted her on a rock. She had a boulder covering half her body and she held her arms tightly together as she looked up, her face contorting in pain.
"Mom!" He went to her side and hugged her, unknown and unregistered tears falling from his eyes and down his cheeks.
