A/N: So, this is actually my first fanfiction. Please go easy on me, I know it's shit.
As much as I love Eren and Levi, this is Levi x OC because I've had this character in my head for a little while.
It's slightly AU, so just be ready for that.
Disclaimer: It goes without saying, I don't own SNK or any of the characters. If I did, there would be a lot more gay and Marco would still be around.
Enjoy!
I've always hated new recruit day, although it's not for the reasons everybody else thinks. The new recruits are actually pretty friendly, and they seem pleased that I pay attention to them. In fact, I'm pretty well-known among the new kids. However, this is also for more reasons than most people would think. I actually just have the one reason for detesting this day, and –
"What the hell are you doing indoors?"
Ah, the voice of my reason. Right on cue. I could recognise the deep tones from a mile off and it's no surprise I'm hearing them today, even though I'm pretty sure the new recruits have just arrived.
I smirk, knowing what I'll find when I turn the corner, and I'm not disappointed.
Standing in the middle of the corridor, hands on his hips, as straight as he can be – although I know this is just to make him seem scarier – is Levi. He's facing the same way as I am, but I know the look of that raven hair better than I know my own mind.
I lean against the far stone wall, getting a better view to see the girl he's talking to. Without a doubt, she's new. I can tell by the way she's sweating and clearly expecting her own demise any second now.
"I-I was looking for my sister. I thought she'd be in here a-and I got lost. I'm sorry sir!" She says, trembling. She gives a weak salute that's only made worse by how badly she's shaking.
I don't know what Levi will do next, so instead of waiting around to find out, I decide it's time for me to step in.
"Levi," I speak softly, a warning.
He freezes up and the girl turns towards me, her dark brown eyes lighting up as she recognises who I am.
"You're Aya!" She cries.
I smile softly at the girl, curtseying towards her, earning me a giggle from her and an eye roll from Levi.
"I found her wandering around. She's not allowed to be inside." Levi says to me. I see the girl widen her eyes at how gently Levi is speaking to me. I know it's only a matter of time before she hears the rumours, and how she'll probably add to them. Honestly, I don't mind at all.
Still looking at the girl, I take in the sight of her chestnut-coloured hair. "You said you were looking for your sister?" I ask, to which she enthusiastically nods. "What's your name?"
"Sarah Blouse, ma'am!" She says confidently, giving a stronger salute this time.
I smile at her, and she visibly relaxes. "I saw Sasha outside. Can you find your way back okay?"
She lights up again, clearly impressed that I know her sister. "Yes, ma'am. Thank you!" She calls as she darts away. I chuckle softly, earning me a look from Levi.
"You should've punished her." He says dryly, although I know he was just teasing.
"Relax, she's harmless." I say, putting my hand on his shoulder. "Besides, it could be worse. She could've inherited her sister's appetite and then we'd all be in trouble."
The corners of his mouth lift in a slight smirk, a sign I know means he's trying his best to hold in a laugh.
His mouth opens, about to make a witty remark no doubt, but we're suddenly interrupted by the arrival of Eren Jaeger from the other end of the corridor.
I hear Levi growl low in his throat, and I squeeze his shoulder. He detests the boy, and I know this better than anyone. I give him a warning look as the brunet walks towards us. He glances at us and blushes, which makes me realise that we're standing a little too close for friendly conversation.
I take my hand away from the Corporal's shoulder and give Eren a wave. He returns it, stopping about halfway down the corridor to call over to us.
"Commander Erwin wants the two of you outside to welcome the new recruits."
I nod and he leaves us alone, jogging back down the hall. I know Levi won't be happy with this news, so I slip my hand into his and feel him relax a little.
"You'll have to let go unless you want to hear non-stop rumours."
I smile and raise my eyebrows at him, "So, no change then?"
I can see him struggling, before giving up and giving me a rare smile. This makes me giggle as I pull him alongside me and we make our way through the stone building, finally emerging a few floors down into the bright sunshine.
I notice a group of new recruits huddled together not far from the door, so I take my hand out of Levi's and cross over to them.
"Welcome to the Survey Corps!" I call, and they turn to me, eyes wide and disbelieving.
Apparently everyone has heard me, because the noise that had previously been surrounding the castle stops. I feel eyes on me even through the walls of the building behind me, and it seems like everyone was anticipating my next move.
It doesn't phase me. Just like Levi and Erwin are looked upon as heroes, I'm seen as something of an idol. I still don't entirely understand their reasoning, but I enjoy it when civilians – especially children – come over to meet me when we're going through the towns. They say I have a big heart, and I don't like to let them down.
My call is met with excited smiles, and a few hushed whispers of "That's Aya!" "Oh my god, is that really her?" "She's so beautiful!" I blush as I step over to greet them.
I always try to make sure I know their names, it's a challenge I like to set myself every year. It gives me something to do for about a week or two and then it's back to lazing around.
After I'm finished welcoming all the new faces, I make my way towards the table covered in food and glasses of lemonade. It always makes me laugh how nicely they treat the recruits on the first day, and then how shitty they make them feel for the rest of their lives.
Of course, I try my hardest to stop that from happening.
I'm not surprised in the slightest to find Sasha Blouse munching her way through the sandwiches and I let out a giggle, alerting her of my presence.
She smiles and gives me a happy wave, before swallowing and saying, "I love new recruit day, don't you? The food is always soooo good!"
I shake my head. Trust Sasha to talk about food with such a lusty moan. As I start drinking some of the ice-cold lemonade, she babbles on to me about all the different kinds of food she adores.
"I met your sister earlier," I say conversationally, trying to get off the topic of food before she moans any louder. If anything, it's making me feel pretty uncomfortable.
Her eyes widen and she swallows an even bigger mouthful of sandwich, "Really? She's here? I wasn't sure where she'd go."
I tilt my head, confused, "You mean you haven't seen her yet? She wasn't with the others, and I sent her out here on her quest to find you."
Even though there's the prospect of her little sister being missing, she seems incredibly calm as she shakes her head.
"She's probably gotten sidetracked by the stables. She's obsessed with horses, that girl."
I stifle a snort. One loves food, the other loves horses. Clearly this family are over-the-top.
"I should probably go look for her. I didn't get a chance to welcome her when I was saving her from Levi." I say, expecting a questioning or even a proposal of 'You stay here. I'll go get her.' but it seems that won't happen as Sasha's focus goes instead onto a rather large cupcake.
I start my journey towards the stables, trudging my way along the familiar path. As I get nearer, however, my ears pick out a sound that's started cutting its way through the air. At first, it just sounds like talking. The closer I get the more it sounds like... moaning?
I freeze, a shiver going up my spine just as the sun goes behind a cloud.
Oh no.
Oh god.
Why me?
Swallowing down my slight disgust at having met something like this, I decide to yell out.
"I hope those moans are coming from the horses as they're brushed to perfection."
The slight scuffle from inside the wooden building and the moans stop suddenly.
"If you come out now I can decide what to do with you, and Corporal Levi need never know."
A new sound, the sound of hushed whispers and footsteps, starts up. A few minutes later, two new recruits – one of whom being Sarah – emerge from within, both red-faced and slightly out of breath.
My gaze falls first onto Sarah as I give her a disapproving shake of my head. Her eyes fall to her feet in embarrassment. Next I look at the other kid, and I'm slightly surprised to find I'm looking at a girl. Just slightly, because it's actually pretty common for this kind of thing to happen.
Said girl looks pretty pissed off more than anything else, probably at being found. I sigh and say softly, "I don't really want to punish you two, just keep it quiet and keep it in your bedrooms. That's all I can really say. You're dismissed."
They salute and run along, intertwining their hands as they make their way back towards the castle. From here, I can see the newbies being handed out training schedules and being sorted into rooms. Other soldiers are mulling around, some lying on the grass that surrounds our home, and some leaning against its great stone walls, talking and laughing together. The more I look around, the more I realise there's someone I can't see. Everyone's outside, it's practically forbidden to go indoors today, but yet there's one person missing.
Levi.
Idiot, I think as I start walking towards the castle again, I'll drag him out here if I have to.
