TRIGGER WARNINGS: BLOOD AND GORE (Chapter 26) TORTURE (Chapter 54) MENTION OF BARRENNESS (Chapter 61)

Name: Akako Kira

Looks: Lower back length light brown hair, worn down with two ribbons holding it, but when fighting Titans is styled in a bun/ponytail combo to keep out of her way. Large brown eyes with a red tint. About 5'5'' (165 cm.) Soft facial features, pale skin.

Age: 15 (chapter 1) 18(Chapter 2 on)

Past: Akako lived in the village of Shiganshina with a family friend after her parents went outside the walls and died, both of them being in the Survey Corps. The family friend was Grisha Jaeger, so she was raised with his son Eren. One day, right before she turned 13, Wall Maria was destroyed and she watched in horror as Eren, Mikasa, and her mother was eaten by a Titan. She was enraged and was happy when she joined the military, telling Eren that she looked forward to the day they'd see each other on the field.

-STORY START-

Akako's POV

I sighed and leaned against the wall. I smiled softly. I had finally joined the Survey Corps. Just like my parents. I truly believed that the Survey Corps were heroes, they went out and actually TRIED to put an end to the Titans instead of drinking until we're drunk or cuddling up in the warmth and comfort of Wall Sina.

"Hey you!" I turned to see a shorter woman with light ginger hair and amber eyes walking up to me with a smile on her face. She was wearing a standard military uniform, with the Survey Corps emblem. The Wings of Freedom. Something that always made me smile when I was young. When a Survey Corps member back was turned, it was like watching an angel. I smiled at the woman, as I saluted.

"Ma'am." She smiled as she returned the salute.

"Are you Akako Kira?" I nodded and she smiled a little brighter. "My name is Petra Ral. Commander Smith would like to speak with you." I nodded and followed her to the man's office. In the office was a desk and at it was a tall muscular man with neat blond hair and blue eyes. Commander Erwin Smith. He smiled at me.

"Akako Kira, it's good to see you." I smiled as I walked in and saluted with Petra.

"Commander." He gave a wave of his hand, telling us we could relax. "It's good to see you too." He stood and walked over, putting a hand on my shoulder.

"I wanted to personally welcome you to the Survey Corps. I'm sure your parents would be thrilled that you're following in their footsteps." I smiled softly and nodded. Petra seemed slightly shocked.

"Commander?" He turned to Petra.

"This is Aoi's and Mina's daughter." Petra's eyes widened.

"The Kira Pair?" Yes, my parents were very well known among the Survey Corps. They were highly talented and excellent Titan slayers, but even the smallest of slip ups could end tragically, and that's what happened when I was 6. They made the smallest mistake, and it cost them their lives.

"Yes." I smiled a little more, though a quick wave of sadness flashed in my eyes. I missed them. Petra turned and saluted me with a small smile.

"It's an honor to meet you." I giggled a little.

"You don't have to be so formal with me. I am your subordinate after all." I giggled a little more. Then turned to Erwin with hopeful eyes, a touch of revenge hidden deep within. "When's our next expedition Commander?" He looked at me and shook his head a little.

"Not for a while longer." I pouted slightly but nodded. He sent Petra out and I sat down in the chair across from Erwin.

"Is there anything you wanted to discuss with me, Sir?"

"I wanted to talk, it's been nine years since I last saw you." I smiled a little.

"Has it really?" I giggled a little. "Couldn't really tell."

"Couldn't tell? Last time I saw you you were only up to my mid thigh. Now look at you. You've grown into a strong, independent young lady. You look a lot like your mother." I blushed a little and smiled, eyes filled with excitement.

"Do I really?" He nodded.

"Except you definitely have your father's trouble trait." I smiled. Damn right I did. First day of training camp, I purposely pissed off the instructor, ran 7 hours no problem. Last day, put a rat in his shoe. "You're not gonna put a rat in my shoe, are you?" I shook my head.

"I could never do that to you Erwin. You took care of me until I went to the Jaeger's. I view you as a second father." Erwin smiled. And then we caught up about the last 9 years, though I did leave a few details out here and there. There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in." The door opened to reveal a short man with black hair that was shaved on the underside, the rest longer and framing his face. He was pale and had these striking grey eyes. "Corporal. I was wondering when you'd get here." I watched the man as he stood next to me, not even showing that he had noticed me, nor did he salute.

"What is it you wanted Eyebrows?" My jaw dropped slightly. How dare he! Not only is Erwin his superior, but someone important to me. I was about to stand when Erwin gave me a look.

"As you know, we have new recruits, and I'm giving one to your team." The Corporal's expression didn't change, but his eyes allowed some irritation to flash across them.

"You know I chose the members of my own damn team." Erwin's eyes sharpened.

"This isn't an option. I'm putting this recruit in YOUR care because you are the only one I trust with this recruit." My eyes widened slightly. He's kidding right? It's not me, right?

"Oh, so I'm babysitting. Great. The guy better be fucking spectacular if he got your attention Eyebrows." My eye twitched. I didn't like how he spoke to Erwin. Erwin sighed and his expression softened.

"This recruit is very dear to me. Following in their parents footsteps." The Corporal seemed slightly interested. And my jaw dropped more. Shit, it is me.

"Following in their parents footsteps? This kid's parents were in the Survey Corps?" Erwin nodded.

"Died in the line of duty." The Corporal's face didn't change.

"This kid must be stupid. You'd think they'd want to avoid the Survey Corps after losing their parents." I glared. Erwin noticed this and gave me a quick glance. I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Loyal I think is a better term." I smiled at Erwin.

"So where is the brat?" I growled. He turned to me a little.

"Corporal Levi, meet Akako Kira." Levi's eyes widened ever so slightly.

"Kira, you mean like Aoi and Mina?" I stood, finally.

"Yeah. They're my parents." Levi nodded.

"I expect you're as good, if not better, than them then." I shrugged a little.

"I haven't gotten the chance to kill a Titan yet, so I have no clue." He rolled his eyes.

"You're giving me a kid who hasn't slayed a Titan yet?" I pouted.

"I just became a member of the Survey Corps. Today. And the last Titan attack happened before I could join the military." He sighed.

"Corporal, please. She's very dear to me and I know she'll be safe in your care."

"Why don't you fucking take her?" Erwin sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

"Because that wasn't the agreement Aoi, Mina, and I came too." Levi sighed.

"Fine, whatever. Come on brat." I growled. Before I went far Ewin stopped me.

"Akako, try to behave." I threw up a smile that quickly slid into a smirk.

"I'll try to keep the rats out of his shoes." Erwin smiled lightly as I followed the short man out.

"So, you're Humanity's Strongest Warrior?" I said to the man as I walked slightly behind him. He didn't make any sound and I sighed. I had a bad feeling about this.

Yay! Okay, I just wanted to kinda lay down a little back stuff, next chapters a time skip to the next wall break. I just wanted to write out Akako's and Levi's meeting. =)