Love is an Illness

by corporalsunglasses

The Titan Virus has claimed a third of the world's population. Eren was infected, but still remains in control of himself. Levi is humanity's greatest defender against the infected monsters from this virus, but what will happen when he meets Eren? ***This is my first story! I'm nervous and confused, so help me out please :) Thank you!***

1. The Virus

I do not own Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin or its characters. It belongs to Hajime Isayama.

Chapter 1: The Virus

"The Titan Virus came about around 7 years ago. Its beginnings are still unknown, but what we do know is that one of its first victims originated in Hamburg, Germany. The Titan Virus is a worldwide epidemic. So far the human population has lost an estimated 200 million people to this disease, and the numbers rise each day. This virus is only transferred through direct blood contact, and its symptoms are immediate. First, the victim will experience extreme pain to their infected area, then throughout their body as it rapidly spreads. Next, the victim will lose their senses, most likely losing consciousness as well. The next chains of reactions happen in less than 10 minutes, where the body will basically shut down. There is a 15% chance of survival. In the case that one does survive this, they will awaken to find that their heart has stopped beating, blood circulation has stopped completely, eye color has changed to a deep grey, all extremities are cold and stiff, and voice has become slightly gruff; the only sounds they make include grunts and yells. Some of these symptoms reflect those almost of a cadaver, but I assure you, these new creatures, now deemed Titans, are alive. Their sole purpose so far only seems to be to kill and eat every living thing around it. They have incredible healing abilities towards themselves, increased strength and speed, and seem to have a digestive system second to none. They do not require food or water, sunlight, sleep, or even air for that matter. They are good hunters, especially at night. These creatures are extremely modern, and extremely dangerous. They are capable of learning from others, and their tactics improve each time they fight. I believe my research is incredibly beneficial for our knowledge of Titans. I have concluded that they are capable of emotions, and their vocal cords are still intact, hinting they may be able to speak. During an MRI of the brain, I could conclude that Titans' brains are the only part of their body keeping them alive, and as a matter of fact, what makes them so powerful is that the virus seems to increase their brain capacity from 30% to 70%. We have much to learn from these creatures, and we are developing a cure to end world suffering from this tragedy. Thank you all for listening to my speech, this panel is dismissed."