So I had the idea of what if Levi adopted Mikasa

After losing his best friends after joining the core; Erwin told him about Mikasa after doing research into his family

However he meets her too late after the traffickers killed her parents

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Mikasa sat quietly in the Yeager's kitchen; her eyes cold and empty. Eren's scarf still wrapped around her like a protection blanket. It was the only thing keeping her calm and stopping her from sobbing her eyes out from all that had happened.

Eren was sat on a chair nearby while his mother made some food for the poor girl. There was a lot of tension in the air as they came to terms with the situation. Nobody knew what to say or what to after they had told Carla.

Mikasa Ackerman a long-time patient and daughter of Grisha's clients; had now lost her parents to traffickers to be sold as a slave or most likely prostitute. Her father had been murdered as he proved no use to them. Stabbed in the stomach and left to bleed to death on the floor; shock and blood loss all but killing him.

Her mother had attacked the traffickers by instinct with nothing but a pair of sowing scissors. Her speed and intuition kicking in faster than the average human. She had attempted to protect her child begging her to run away. A confused and scared Mikasa standing there shaking as the reality of the situation filling her.

Her mother had then been murdered by being stabbed in the shoulder and bled to death. The impact shattering her shoulder and blood loss killing her. Afterwards Mikasa had been taken by the traffickers to an unknown cottage while they planned their next move. After which Eren had violently killed them and saved Mikasa.

Carla had been no doubt stunned by the fact that Eren; a ten-year-old boy had taken down 2 grown men with ease using a broom and a knife. Mikasa then taking down the third with accuracy beyond her years.

Not wanting to delve any further; she had simply stated she didn't want to know and started to make dinner. The poor girl would need a good meal after all this; help get her strength back.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door startling them. Considering they had expected no visitors and their neighbours tended to keep to themselves a lot. "Who could that be at this hour?" Carla wondered thoughtfully. She placed the stew off the side of the stove and cleaned her hands on her apron before going to answer the door.

Eren stiffened and got into fight mode; he was willing to fight blood, tooth and bone for Mikasa's life again. She would not have her freedom taken from her again. If it was any more traffickers he would be ready for them.

Grisha saw his sons change in mood and shook his head; there was no way Traffickers would be stupid enough to follow them. They would have been noticed easily and then caught by the military police.

Carla opened the door quietly and her eyes widened. There at the door was a young man in his late twenties; with dark black hair in undercut hairstyle, steely dull blue eyes and wearing the Survey core uniform.

His expression was hard yet non-threatening; his eyes curious and yet conflicted. He looked as though he was trying to find someone and she could only guess who. His appearance had a slight resemblance to Mikasa as not many had such smooth skin and straight black hair.

"Is this the Yeager residence?" he asked sternly. He had asked around the neighbours before coming here ; as he was only told by Erwin they lived in the Shiganshina area. But not many had been helpful as a lot of people looked down on and hated the Survey core; ignorant pigs.

It was the last place he knew of her living; he had heard the parents had been murdered. He hadn't really known of his sister all that well; and she had been born to another client.

She had been taken by that said client and raised above ground as Kuchel never wanted that for her child. However later on she would have Levi and he never even knew of his half-sister.

In all honesty, he had only learned he had a niece over a week ago, from Erwin. He had done some digging and learned Levi had a half-sister who gave birth to a daughter. After losing Isabel and Farlan he went searching for Mikasa; intrigued and yet conflicted on how to act about the fact that he had a niece.

Carla stiffened and gripped the handle tightly; why was a man from the survey core here? What did he want with Mikasa? Wasn't this a military police thing? She had hoped to avoid any form of problems with this situation though it was to be expected.

"Who may I ask wants to know?" she asked sternly. Even if Mikasa wasn't her child; she would still protect her with her life. All women would protect a child even if it was not their own.

Levi sighed heavily; after what he had seen at the cabin on his way here her reaction was normal. He himself had been emotional and enraged at the fact his estranged family had been murdered.

"My name is Levi; Levi Ackerman" he said solemnly. He didn't expect Mikasa to be happy about this; he himself never knew about her till now. They were strangers and yet family.

Carla's eyes widened; Ackerman? Then he had some form of relation to Mikasa? She then opened the door wider and let the younger male inside. She then closed the door quickly not wanting to cause a scene.

Levi entered the house quietly and nodded at Carla in gratitude. He looked into the kitchen area and gazed upon the small family. The house was fairly clean which he appreciated and there was a meal cooking on the stove.

There was a boy around the age of 10; tanned skin, luminous green eyes and a cherub face sitting at the table. His eyes were fierce; ready to protect the girl sitting beside him.

An older male in his late thirties; early forties was sitting at the table. He appeared to be a doctor and was eyeing Levi with a composed look but was ready to take charge if needed.

Then he spotted her; the girl he was looking for. A girl with shoulder length black hair; wearing a cardigan and visibly shaken. He could see the red marks on her wrists from the rope which angered him.

He wondered what other injuries she had received during her kidnapping; he knew there were many depraved shits who were into little girls. He could only guess what she had been through tonight and how she was feeling.

Considering she had lost her parents; was almost kidnapped by traffickers and then murdered someone. There was probably a million different thoughts and feelings going through her head.

He walked over to the table quietly and gazed down at her; she looked pale and her eyes were red from crying. From what he recalled from Erwin's report her name was Mikasa; what a pretty name.

Eren just sat there in silence a look of awe and wonder on his face; a member of the survey core was in his house. He couldn't wait to tell Armin about this. He was going to be the talk of his area.

"Mikasa" Levi said reluctantly not wanting to scare the poor girl. Though it would seem hard to believe; he had no idea of how to act or behave around or towards her. His own family life had been very damaged to say the least.

How was a person supposed to act upon learning they had a niece they never knew existed? Let alone to learn you had an estranged sister you never knew you had. Who then had a child who was your niece.

This was all new and strange to him as much as it would be her. He had no idea how he do as a parental figure and guardian; but after losing Isabel and Farlan he would not allow the same for Mikasa.

He would raise her as best he could; the same way his mother had for him. However, he would make sure she was well fed and cared for that much he could promise. He would give her the love and affection his own mother had as a child.

Mikasa looked up quietly to see a man in his late twenties wearing the Survey core uniform standing before her. He looked solemn and yet conflicted; unsure of what to say. His eyes filled with many emotions that he wanted to share but didn't know how to express.

He appeared Asian like herself; he had slick black hair that was the same kind as her own. He had pale skin and slight dark circles from lack of sleep; but he was very handsome.

Levi pulled a chair quietly and sat in front of Mikasa. He then gazed at the young girl taking her in quietly not speaking a word; a silent conversation going on between the two via mentally and through their eyes.

She had her mother's eyes and hair; but her father's face and strong chin. She was truly a beautiful child but no doubt damaged psychologically and emotionally from what she had been through.

She had red welts around her wrists from rope binds, he could see bruises on her neck and there was no doubt more under her clothes. She had a cut on the side of her mouth with dry blood still there.

He felt a rage burning inside of him; 4 adult scumbags had murdered her parents and his estranged sister. Kidnapped their daughter and badly injured her before making plans to sell her on the black market.

"My name is Levi; I'm your maternal uncle" he said sternly. He tried to act as calm and gentle as possible; he didn't want to scare her with the rage going on inside of him. Most likely he would vent to Hanji about this later over a drink when she was asleep.

After he found the bodies he had clicked his teeth and had to stand in a corner for a good hour. The desire to cry and beat the shit out of those bastards had been overwhelming.

Seeing two innocent people; parents killed had angered him. Their little girl now an orphan and was god knows where; god people made him sick sometimes. The relief he felt knowing Mikasa was alive; angered that she was injured but alive eased his soul. He wouldn't have been able to bear it if she had been killed too.

However, there was no doubt that to kill her attacker with such precision proved her heritage as an Ackerman. Though she had awakened earlier than he had. But then every member of their family was different in that sense.

He had been a preteen when he awoke; still living with his uncle Kenny. He had beaten a group of adult men half to death and Kenny unable to handle Levi had abandoned him.

Mikasa blinked her blank black eyes filling with a gentle light; curiosity and confusion welling up inside of her. Her mother had a brother? Why didn't she tell her? "You…You're my uncle?" Mikasa said cautiously. She had a relative in the survey core? Why had her mother never told her about this?! Why had they never met?

Levi nodded "Seems your mother was my estranged sister; I only learned of her a short time ago myself. However I won't ask forgiveness for not being part of your life; only know I am sorry for not being there" he said calmly.

If he had known, he would have at least gone to meet them; spoken to them and gotten to know Mikasa. Maybe visited them more often had he known; be part of their family.

He had lost his best friends Farlan and Isabel little over a year ago, during his 29th year. To realize you had a family you never knew about only to learn they were killed was a lot for him to handle.

He was still healing but was adapted to put in gently; his heart still ached with pain for their loss but he was more accepted to the situation. However, learning he had lost a family he never knew he had hurt him.

But he was glad Mikasa was alive; nothing would have hurt him more than to learn a child had been killed too. Before she had a chance to live and experience life or any other feeling in her young life.

Mikasa blinked; so, he was shocked too (as would anyone be in this situation). He felt the same as she did; a mix of emotions inside of him yet somehow happy. Happy to not be alone in the world anymore.

She didn't know what to say yet didn't want to be rude. She wanted to say a million things but nothing seemed to be good enough; she was just so confused. She hesitated staring at the floor and then reached out her hand gently "Nice to meet you…uncle Levi" she said quietly.

Her parents had raised her to be polite and well-mannered towards others. Though her hears was clouded with emotions she would not lose her etiquette in such a situation.

Levi blinked and a small smile spread across his face; he then held out his hand slowly and gripped her small one in his own. She was so soft and yet fragile; her hands so tiny and yet covered in cuts and blood. Though he hated anything filthy he would allow it for now.

Once they got back he would thoroughly bathe her and have Hanji look at her wounds. If she had any internal wounds he would go ballistic. "Mikasa; would you mind living with me?" he asked in obligation. He was her uncle he couldn't just abandon her after all; she was the only family he had left.

She would have to be used to him working a lot and sometimes going on missions. But they would live together and share a room until she was old enough. He would read her stories, make sure she was well fed and well bathed (that was not optional) and a decent human being. Though he would have to be strict about it.

He would not tolerate misbehaviour, disrespect, lack of hygiene, wasting food and any other behaviour. She would not rule his house and would be a good girl if she knew what was good for her.

"WHAT?! But I thought Mikasa would live with us now!" Eren cried in complaint his tone upset. She needed support right now and he would protect her. What if this guy abandoned her or was actually lying to them?

"Eren!" Carla snapped sharply annoyed at his rudeness. Though she knew he would be upset; it was only right for Mikasa to go with her family especially if he wanted to be part of her life.

Grisha took a deep breath "Levi, was it?" he said sternly. He sensed genuine care for Mikasa from this man he could see it in his eyes; he had been through the wars and lost a lot of loved ones.

He had nothing left but Mikasa; she was his only family. He wanted to protect her and be part of her life; which showed a lot of love. The two were broken and lonely souls; with so much emotion and damage inside of them. But they could confide in each other and look out for one another.

Levi turned to the glasses wearing male quietly "Yes sir" he said sternly. This man seemed to be reasonable and understanding of all this. At least someone was; though he would not say it that kid of theirs needed to learn to behave.

Grisha turned towards Levi quietly while also eyeing Mikasa in a protective manner. He knew Levi would protect her and do what was best for her; though he would be far from perfect.

"Mikasa has been through the wars; she is fragile and deeply emotional" he warned coldly. He needed to be patient with her and take his time in waiting for her to warm up to him.

Levi's eyes became intense and serious; he nodded "I understand that; I don't expect her to warm up to me immediately. But all relationships take time even family" he said intently.

He had been cold and blank towards Kenny upon first living with him; however, he later warmed up to the male even if he wasn't the best role model. The two had a strained but steady relationship with each other.

"She will be a full responsibility; she will need your care and attention. After all a girl's first mentor is her father; but in this case her uncle" Grisha stated bluntly. She would rely on him for support, comfort and moral lessons. She would come to him about a number of things and he best be ready to hear them.

Levi nodded; Kenny hadn't exactly done the same for him and he had learned everything he knew from the streets. But he would do his best to provide for Mikasa. He wanted her to have a better life than the one she had; though it would be far from perfect it would be better than what he had as a child.

"I can't promise anything; I won't lie and say she will have the best. But she will be cared for and have a family in me and Hanji" he explained. Hanji was his newest comrade and companion; she had helped a lot in the time between losing his friends.

Though she was very draining and energetic; he did like her…a little. She would adore Mikasa and spoil her in affection 24/7. She would become like a mother to Mikasa and he hoped she would call Hanji "Auntie".

Grisha sighed heavily in a content manner; his worries eased. This man genuinely cared for Mikasa and was at least open about his intentions towards her and what she was to expect of him.

He had a feeling that Eren would be less than pleased; but he knew Mikasa would be safe and she would be loved (in some form) by this person. He then turned to the shaken Mikasa.

"Mikasa" he said sternly. The girl looked up at him quietly her eyes big and curious. "I'm going to take care of your wounds; but then you will be going with Levi and live with him. You can visit us anytime but you have to ask Levi ok" he said sternly.

Mikasa blinked and then nodded in approval giving a small hum. If she was allowed to visit, then she would be happy; that was all she needed to know. She would be happy to see them again (especially Eren) even if it was not very often.

Grisha smiled and then got up "Carla; please make Levi some tea and stew. He must be tired after his long journey" he said gently. He then led Mikasa away to his office to deal with her wounds. He doubted internal bruising was anything less; the outside was more serious than it looked.

Mikasa peered back at him quietly before following suit. Her face was pale and a little swollen but she appeared calm and thoughtful; her gaze set at the dark haired stranger at the table.

After

Levi sat quietly at the table drinking tea in his usual fashion. The soup had been good and Carla made exceptionally good tea; this was currently his second cup. It was rare he came across anyone who had a good cup of tea apart from himself and Hanji.

Eren simply sat and stared at him with eyes full of wonder. He had learned from the boy's mother he had a strong admiration for the Survey core and a desire to join them. Though it seemed odd to say; Eren reminded him of Isabel. The same strong will and fire in him that she once had; bittersweet to say the least.

Eventually Doctor Yeager's office door opened and Mikasa walked out. Her face was now clean and there was only a cut in the corner of her mouth. Her wrists had bandages and her face seemed calmer. Now that she was cleaned up she looked a lot prettier and less broken than she had before.

"Just some bruising like I expected. The damage is mainly psychological which is to be expected" he said sternly. Mikasa wondered over to the table quietly and looked up at Levi. He peered down at her while sipping his tea acknowledging her.

"Mikasa do you feel better?" Eren asked worriedly. Did anything still hurt? Was she in any pain whatsoever? He would not feel at ease until he knew she was feeling better and more like herself again.

Mikasa blinked and then nodded quietly touched by his concern for her well being. She then stared at the floor quietly wanting to say something but didn't know how. She had lost her voice after everything that had happened.

Levi saw her hesitation and sighed "If somethings on your mind just say it already" he said sternly his tone blunt. She knew she wanted to ask Eren if she could keep his scarf; call it memorabilia once she made up her mind as of what to do. The human heart was odd like that.

The others were quite stunned by Levi's abrupt manner and sudden change in mode; his manners all but gone. He seemed like a completely different man. It seemed like only earlier he had been more tolerable and polite.

Mikasa then gripped the scarf gently and looked up at Eren "Can…Can I keep this?" she asked hopefully. She would keep it close at all times; remembering all he had done for her when left. She was forever in Eren's debt.

Eren blinked in confusion; it was literally just a scarf. His mother had picked it up at a market stall a few months back. "Yeah sure; I don't see why not" he said in a somewhat confused manner.

Mikasa blushed a little and felt a sense of warmth inside of her. She would never let go of this scarf; she would forever treasure it. It was a precious keepsake to remind her of the boy that had saved her life after she lost everything.

Levi smirked and snorted quietly but not loud enough to hear. It was obvious that Mikasa had a crush on Eren and he was oblivious to it. It seemed his family had the oddest ways of finding their soulmates.

She then looked up at Levi curiously "Can I visit Eren?" she asked hesitantly her voice quiet. Though she knew it might be impossible; she would appreciate it.

Levi gazed down at her quietly still sipping his tea. He then averted his gaze and swallowed it "If you behave" he said sharply. Annoying and badly behaved brats didn't get what they wanted. They went to bed and liked it whether they wanted to or not.

Mikasa's expression softened and she became somewhat happy. She then quietly approached Levi and suddenly hugged him surprising him. "Thank you" she said quietly her voice muffled by the scarf. Though it may have sounded odd she was truly grateful for what he was doing.

Levi softened and ruffled her head. Though he knew this might be a hassle she did resemble himself as a kid somewhat; Withdrawn, quiet and shy. He had no idea of what the future would bring; what their relationship would become of in the years to come. But he would protect her; that much was for certain.