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This means thought
This means flashback
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The office was quiet. Nothing stirred. Nothing moved. He sat alone at his chestnut desk, thinking quietly to himself, lost in a daydream. It was odd, he hadn't gotten so distracted since his youth years, in the underground. Then again, being Humanity's Strongest Soldier never really left you with such pleasures as to sit back and actually relax. Of course he missed it, being able to be slightly carefree, just sitting around watching people from the rooftop of a building. Or swinging freely from 3D maneuver gear, just for the thrill of soaring above them all and reaching heights that only above grounders reach.
He let off a heavy sigh slowly regaining himself. He already missed the thought of flying without the threat of a titan. Not that he wanted to go back to that trash hole but he missed the feeling of being the only person capable of brushing a hand against the cold stone ceiling of the cave. He began to slowly fade back into a dreamy haze of memories.
A loud knock made his attention snap into alignment. He sat straight up, regaining his posture and fixing his clothing.
"Come in" he spoke in his normal nonchalant tone. The door slowly creaked open and the person revealed themselves to be Erwin. He walked swiftly in, checking behind him to make sure no soldiers were poking around this side of the building. He then stepped inside and closed the door firmly behind him. Levi watched as Erwin brought out one of the chairs and sat down resting his elbows on the edge of the desk.
"What is it?" He spoke calmly, his eyes narrowing slightly as the man shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He sat there, staring into the blonde's eyes silently. He watched carefully as new details that had went unnoticed came to life. Sweat drizzled from his forehead and a bruise was visible just below his left eye. He was breathing heavily as if he had fought somebody, and this one fact made Levi nervous. Though the man wouldn't admit it, he was slightly creeper out by the fact that Erwin, of all people, was out of breath.
"Well…?" He deadpanned out growing more and more concerned by the second.
"We-are… Being invaded." The blonde said hitting back unspoken truths.
"Titans?"
"No, actually, not at all what we were expecting. Its…" He hesitated before finishing his sentence. He still couldn't believe it himself. This invader and his army had managed to-to kill their way in. Their leader after one person in particular. One he simply wanted to toy with, humiliate, prove unseen weakness, reveal everything about.
"Kenny… Kenny Ackerman." Erwin sighed out of relief that it was said. It felt as though a million tiny mites were slowly eating away at every limb on every part of his body. Even he couldn't keep in the shocked expression that bubbled to the surface of his skin and found its place. His eyes widened and his mouth dropped slightly in shock. His entire figure froze like an icy statue. Images of the abuse and pain of his childhood flashed before him. He had hoped never to see him again but he had been wrong. The only man capable of breaking him, reading him, the only person who knew him inside out like their own body had come back, found him. He was foolish to think that it wouldn't happen, Kenny always caught him. He never failed and never stopped until he got what he wanted.
"He-he wants-he wants you Levi. He is asking for you by the name Levi Ackerman. Nobody, nobody knows that is who you are. Nobody but the few remaining from that day. He wants you, he wants to-he wants to…"
"Calm yourself Erwin." He suddenly changed again to his former personality. "I'll handle him, you try to get everyone out. Understood?" He cringed slightly at the thought of ordering his superiors around.
"But…"
"You have to understand that this is between he and I. He won't hesitate to kill anybody in the way." He stood up, brushed himself off, and began a slow paced wall to the doorway. His footsteps seemed to echo as he went. Time seemed to slow. He completely ignored Erwin and his pathetic attempts to persuade him otherwise. He would kill that man. He would. Even if it took his life with it. He would fall. Kenny Ackerman, would fall.
MEANWHILE ELSEWHERE…
"Now, pretty girlie, I'll ask you one more time." The girl in his iron grip sobbed, big painful tears racked from her eyes as his hands tightened around her neck. "What's your name?" He asked in an eerie whisper, it haunted everyone in ears length.
"S-s-s-sasshhhh-a" she whimpered out.
"Oh, good, a cooperative one, then this'll be easy and you'll get out alive with the rest of your petty friends. Maybe I'll make my men release the ones currently being tortured for… Misbehaving…" He grinned softly as she relaxed slightly. He set her down on her feet but kept a short distance between them in case she tried to escape. "Do you know a man named Levi Ackerman?" He asked. Sasha's eyes widened in terror, the only Levi she knew was Levi, the fearless captain, Humanity's Strongest Soldier. And she knew his last name wasn't Ackerman, that was Mikasa's last name, not Levi's. Actually, now that she thought about it, she had never heard his last name spoken, ever.
"You-you mean Levi? As in Captain Levi? I've never actually heard his full name before but… That is the only Levi I know." She gulped down the last of her courage as he stepped closer. His hand suddenly swiping down. She clenched her eyelids shut waiting for an excruciating hit to burst through her but nothing came. He patted her shoulder and nodded to two of his men.
"This one is free to go, release the hostages and leave the other people here, I'll go after Levi." He spoke darkly and serious no humor evident. Sasha was relieved to be free from his grasp. Suddenly a gun was cocked. Her eyes darted to the shinny gun in his hands. Her breath caught in her throat. It was a rapid fire type, unlike the pistols they had. It shot 20 rounds before running dry. A new development, brand new, how he managed to swipe one was a complete mystery. It had to be a prototype unless, he got it from the first shipment sent out. Sasha held in her breath fully expecting this man to go back on his word and kill her, but he didn't.
"Don't worry missy, it ain't for you, it's for-" he looked down at the trembling girl. "Levi" her eyes widened with more terror. "Special business of the Military Police. Sent me on a search for you guys. But that's none of your concern." He nodded slightly and she shrieked away, running from the room at a speed he had never seen before.
MEANWHILE ELSEWHERE…
He walked at a medium pace, long strides landing soundlessly. The truth was, he was terrified of what he would find. He knew that the Royal Government hated them wholeheartedly, wanted them all dead. Then again all they cared about was having enough money to put into the stack in their poker games. Their throats always drenched in alcohol, the expensive brand, the kind only the king and a few others drinks. The Black Whiskey, as they called it. Apparently it was a golden drink that you could become rich just by possessing. It was like the underground market, the smugglers that use the black market. Thugs, thieves, murderers, everything.
No, stop day dreaming, you need to focus, focus… He thought to himself. His unforgiving stone eyes snapped to attention as he neared the wood stairs. He stopped himself two feet from them and listened. He put all his attention to his ears. He leaned closer, crouching down to keep from sight. All there was were muffled voices and… Tears? Big loud sobs of pain and hurt. By the way it sounded he/she had to be completely soaked by now. Kenny might be here on the business of the MP but he surely would be after Levi. The man had been looking for a way to get to him, by any means necessary. He crept ever closer and listened as the voices gradually grew. He didn't stop until he saw the scene himself. His view was split down the middle by the kitchen wall but it was enough to see Sasha crying her little eyes out. He held in a sigh and waited, you shouldn't show weakness around people, it makes situations worse. He listened even more carefully, straining to hear over the sniffs and coughs.
"do you know a man named Levi Ackerman?" He heard the question clearly. Sasha didn't reply and all he could do was hope she answered so he wouldn't have to see another friend dead. There was only silence and he began to worry that she was taking too long.
"You-you mean Levi? As in captain Levi? I've never actually heard his full name before but… That is the only Levi I know." he sighed in relief, quietly to himself. The joy was quickly overcome by the fear again as a gun was loaded, he heard the familiar click as the bullet was locked into place. He looked back at them again and prayed. He watched Sasha hold her breath and he found himself doing to same, biting down on his tongue. Then she ran away screaming, it was so sudden it made him jump a little.
"Shhh… Did you hear that?" Kenny spoke in a whisper. Crap! I've done it now, he will find me and I'll have to fight him! He mentally yelled at himself for his own stupidity.
"Come on, search the entire area for the little brat. He's near." Kenny said again. Levi moved slowly, snaking noiselessly along the tables and slipping out of the kitchen.
After reaching a good ears length away he ran, full out sprinted down the hallway. All he needed to do was get to his office, then he could grab a weapon and 3D maneuver gear, he would have take this fight somewhere to his advantage, even if it meant going public. It would mean the chance of gaining an even lower status but if it meant saving his friends and himself then it was the only option. His thoughts were again interrupted by a large mass sending him flying onto his back. He hit hard and loudly, first down towards his tailbone then his middle back all the way to his upper spine. His head slammed back against the wood and he immediately felt blood and a headache forming. He groaned and began to pick himself up. His cold grey eyes darted towards the other figure lying on the ground in front of him, same situation, slower recovery time. Levi pushed himself up to a sitting position and observed who had hit him. The first thing that registered was the brown hair, messy and thick, only one person he knew had that exact hair… Eren.
Great, just what I need, a clingy brat following me around and asking questions. He sighed, ignoring the throbbing headache and stood, brushing the dirt away from his uniform. Filthy. He subconsciously touched the now bleeding spot on the back on his skull, swiping a drop of the crimson liquid and rubbing it in between his thumb and index finger. He watched as the droplet broke and smeared across his hand, outlining his fingerprints. He groaned annoyed by how bad his day was going, and to top it off he was stuck with Eren, the stubborn Titan-Shifter who couldn't keep quiet. The boy basically idolized him, following his every command like a dog, loyal only to him. Of everybody there, it was Eren.
"Oh god, my head hurts!" He whined sitting up as well.
"It'll hurt even worse if you don't shut up." Levi replied, anger dripped from his now murderous mouth. At his words Eren's eyes shot open.
"Heichou?" He questioned.
"Yeah brat?" He deadpanned.
"HEICHOU!" Eren yelled at the top of his lungs. Levi slammed his hand over his mouth and quieted him. He sprang up, grabbing the collar of his shirt, and twisted it, pulling him towards himself then slammed him back against the wall.
"Are you trying to get us both killed?!" He half whispered half yelled into his face. A heavy steel glare was fixed on the greenish-blue terrified eyes. He released Eren and backed himself up putting a few feet between them.
"Sorry, but what is going to kill us exactly?" He asked innocently. "Everybody just sort of disappeared and it went eerie silent everywhere." He looked back at his captain, his eyes begging for an answer.
"Military Police and their…" He paused for a moment, thinking of a name. "New captain." he decided on. The tone suddenly drained from serious to deadly serious and the air in the room felt heavy with hatred and disgust.
"Do you know their name?" He asked, pushing more buttons on Levi.
"Y-yes. His name is…" He took in a breath to say it but it wouldn't come out. The words seemed to clump and stick to his throat, drowned by the memories that flooded back. Eren stood, confused by the suddenly still soldier form. His gray eyes now glazed over with clouded thoughts.
"Heichou? Are you ok?" Eren asked the frozen captain
"Huh? Oh yeah-yeah, I'm fine." He snapped out of his mind. Quit being so stupid! "His name is Kenny, Kenny Ackerman."
"That's Mikasa's last name! Are they related!?" Eren half yelled half whispered.
"No-not at all… He is not a man to be messed with." Levi paused looking for words. "He is extremely skilled, watch out, for the knife." Eren looked at him like a puppy, not understanding the situation whatsoever. The memories of his childhood came flooding over him.
"What the HELL WAS THAT?!" Kenny screamed at him.
"I-I don't know!" Levi replied about ready to cry. He had messed up, and they both knew it. It had been simple, get the shipment, get out undetected, but it didn't go according to plan. He had made it in no problem, gotten to the package, yeah… He did that without regret in it. Never looked back and wished he hadn't done the job. It was the content of the package that made his heart stop. A small girl, about 3 was handcuffed and gagged. He found himself staring into the bright hazel eyes. She would sell as a slave in the human trafficking ring. He couldn't do it, he wouldn't put a child through that. Never. He found himself unlocking her, setting her free, helping her out. He remembered the hug the trembling girl gave him as she sobbed into his chest. She was valuable and he would be beaten for it later. He didn't care, he would never care or regret it. He spared her a life of pain, that was all that mattered.
Then he remembered getting back empty handed, he knew it was useless to run. Kenny looked at him, anger showing loud and clear. A cornered wolf set on survival. Levi, for the fort time, had felt truly afraid. True fear. How could he not be afraid. Death had been staring him in the eye. Then the flashes of punishment came into his mind. He was too injured to leave the house for weeks. The worse being the deep knife wound on his cheek. Kenny had lost all control and instead of the usual fist or foot, it was blade.
"Ahh Levi…" Eren muttered. The flashback ended and Levi found himself rubbing the scar on the left side of his face.
"What brat?" He snapped setting his look back to emotionless.
"You-you were trampling on about something under your breath rubbing the scar on your cheek. Is everything alright?" Eren was truly concerned. Levi had never acted so strangely before. He was taken aback by the pure look of brokenness on his face. Every feature terrified. It made Eren shake with a jolt of uncomfortableness.
"We should move, your scream will attract attention." He spoke softly and serious. Eren stood up and quickly followed the captain out the door.
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