SailorStar9: The 'A Choice with No Regrets' version of my 'Renewed Hope: The Celestial Spirit Avatars' universe. Hopefully no one will find this fic weird.

Plot summary: Rehash of the 'A Choice with No Regrets' episodes.

Chapter 1: A Choice with No Regrets, Part One

Disclaimers: I own absolutely nothing, except for my OCs.

"Seriously, I have no idea what Erwin is planning. Doesn't he know that there's no rain underground?" the almost 12-year-old Mavis sighed as she stood on top of a building in the Underground District. "But orders are orders after all." she shrugged and raised her left hand, summoning a cover of dark clouds.

Between the buildings...

"Levi, they're here!" Farlan warned. "The pursuers!"

"Heh." Isabel snorted, looking back. "The Military Police again? Haven't learnt their lesson, have they?" "Hey- Levi-aniki!" she grinned. "What I just said was a cool line, right?"

"Are you an idiot?" Levi chided, his skillful maneuvering managed to allow him to dodge the Military Police, leaving only the Survey Corps to continue the pursue. Anchoring himself to a building in front of him, he let the Survey Corps fly past him.

"Those movements..." Farlan gasped when Levi rejoined them. "They're not the Military Police."

"Yeah..." Levi agreed. "No mistake. It's them. That Wings of Freedom crest... It's the Survey Corps."

"Heh." Farlan grinned. "As people who battle the Titans, they're as different as expected."

"You guys..." Levi reminded. "You know, right?"

"Of course." Isabel beamed.

"It's the job, right?" Farlan smiled and he and Isabel split.

Now then, let me see how good the Survey Corps really are. Levi mused and shot through a vacated room. "Uh?" he blinked, bursting out from the opposing window to find it raining heavily and a cloaked Mike jumping up from an alley to cut off his one of his rope anchors. Securing himself with another anchor, he shot through a nearby tunnel, only to have Mike burst in through from the top and bringing him smashing to the ground. Pulling out his knife, Levi slashed at Mike, causing the blond to lose one of his swords. Erwin then flew in before Levi could land the finishing blow.

"Stop it." Erwin warned, forcing Levi into a stalemate as the rainfall lightened into a drizzle. "Take a look around you."

"Let me go..." Isabel struggled against the female officer holding her captive. "You bastard!"

"Levi!" Farlan gaped.

Realizing the game was up, Levi loosened his grip on his knife.

"You're quick at reading the situation." Erwin noted, releasing Levi.

"Erwin." Mavis voiced, landing on the ground after Mike placed cuffs on Levi's wrists. "I see your plan worked, although I have no idea how... wait..." her mind went into overdrive and she looked at her squad leader. "You wanted me to make rain fall to reduce visibility."

"Very good." Erwin nodded. Turning to his captives, he started the questioning. "Where did you get this?" he showed the confiscated gear. You guys are skilled in 3D Maneuver Gear. Who taught you all that? You're their leader, right?" he walked towards Levi. "Were you trained in the military? I'll ask one more time." he insisted after Mike slammed Levi into a puddle. "Where did you learn the 3D Maneuver Gear?"

"Not from anyone!" Farlan shouted. "We learnt it by ourselves!"

"Self-taught, you say?" Erwin echoed. "I don't buy it."

"It's just so we're able to rise even a bit in this dirty garbage place!" Farlan snapped. "People who are used to sunlight like you guys won't understand."

"My name is Erwin Smith." Erwin knelt before Levi. "And yours is?"

"Levi." Levi reported back.

"Levi, why don't we make a deal?" Erwin offered. "I will let your crimes go unpunished. In return, lend me your strength. Join the Survey Corps."

"And if I refuse?" Levi retorted.

"The Military Police will have you." Mavis replied. "And considering all your crimes, the three of you won't be treated very nicely."

"Choose whichever you prefer." Erwin stood up.

"Fine." Levi conceded. "I'll join the Survey Corps."

SailorStar9: Any OOC-ness is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Read and review.