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This is my first written fanfic ever, so sorry in advance as it may be weird or confusing but I promise I'll do my best.

© 2015 RosedLevi All Rights Reserved

Original Characters and the fanfiction belong to me.
All named SNK characters belong to Hajime Isayama.

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I scanned through the organized pile of papers making a complete mess out of it. "Be a bit more careful will you." Kay said, sounding slightly annoyed.

I let out a sigh, ignoring his commentary. "I see nothing, sorry." I leant back in the chair throwing my hands behind my head as I fixed my gaze on the ceiling.

"We didn't make any money the last two months." April spoke up in almost a whisper.

April. A girl who I 'rescued' 2 years ago. I stumbled into her while on the run for the military police, long story short; I decided that I wouldn't leave her on the filthy streets of the underground, so I took her home with me. I had told her she could stay temporarily but she's been here ever since and we became good friends, she was pretty much my family along with Kay. She had cut her once long ginger hair short like me, to her shoulders, two strands of hair always clipped backwards. She'd tell me how she strived to become more like me, and that even included in appearance, it was a bit creepy but I guess I didn't mind. She has a friendly look, always smiling and energetic, a lot of freckles trailing along her cheeks and nose. She has the same qualities as Kay, people trusted her in almost an instant.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before opening them again, observing her unsure frame standing a few feet away. "Don't worry." Kay and I said in unison.
I watched the others in the room, studying their expressions. They all looked bit unsure. I had enough money left to feed us for little while, but that was about it. April was right; we were running low on money.

"Kay, isn't there a high paying job?" I stood up, looking up to face him.

Kay. He was my closest friend. It felt as if I knew him most of my life whilst I only knew him for five years, but in those years we were almost daily together. He knew a lot about me, not just facts, he could read my body language, my expression and sometimes it was almost as if he could read my damn mind. Kay had a slim face with oval eyes. He had long dark, thick hair, two strands always cupping his face as the rest of it was tied together in a neat ponytail. He was tall and had an athletic body. He was the kind of man that radiates confidence like sunbeams and everybody would notice his presence when he walked into a room, he had this comforting aura about him which made people trust him easily.

Unlike me.

"I think I have something for you." He picked an envelope from his bag and threw it on the table. "I was hesitant about giving it to you, but it seems like I don't have much of a choice, huh." There was a hint of worry in his voice I knew he tried to conceal with a weak smile, but I knew him well enough to see through that.

I looked at the envelope, wondering what the letter inside could possible contain that made him sound doubtful. I picked the envelope up and ripped it apart, my mind filled with curiosity as I flipped the letter open and studied it.

"What does it say?" April asked tentatively. She leaned against the door, arms crossed as she raised her eyebrow.

My eyes scanned rapidly over the sentences as the words entered my mind.
"It... It says, assassinate Levi." I looked at the sentence in disbelief, reading it over and over again to make sure I read it right.

I only got a first name but we all knew who it was referring to. I was supposed to kill the man they called 'humanity's strongest'? Every living soul inside these walls knew who Levi was. He was well known and respected for his outstanding titan slaying skills. Even if I could manage to take his life, I didn't feel comfortable doing so. It wasn't the killing that bothered me, I took almost every high paying 'job' so that I could fill our belly's with a decent meal at the end of the day. Jobs could vary from doing a simple break in to assassination to stealing.

"I have to think about it." I said throwing the letter back onto the table.

Ethan, Kay's best friend whom I somehow couldn't trust picked it up, his eyes widening while he read the letter.

"This pays you 40.000! How can you say no to that?!" He looked at me as if I were crazy considering not doing it. "It's not like you never killed before, what's different now?" He asked with a smug undertone in his voice.

"Shut the fuck up, Ethan." I muttered. I swear this kid gets on my nerves way too easily.

Right, I've killed people before, but most of them were notorious criminals which made everything so much easier. Time after time I convinced myself that they were better off dead, useless scum making life inside the walls just as dangerous as the outside world, in titan territory.

"It's the only well-paying job I have for now." Kay shrugged. "But that's not all; they want you to take him somewhere, the client apparently wants to question him or something before you... kill him." He sighed. "That means you'll have to join the Survey Corps, one way or the other join his squad and lead him to the client."

I was so lost in my thoughts I barely noticed that everyone's attention was directed towards me, awaiting my answer.

I snatched the letter out of Ethan's hand and put it safely in my pocket. "I said I'll think about it."

"40.000 is enough to provide us all with all the essentials we need for over 2 years, if not longer, consider that." He pointed out.

"It's up to her to make a decision, Ethan. After all she's the one who has to do it." Kay eyed me carefully. "Don't rush to a decision."

"Take the time you need." April smiled at me sweetly, now not looking as distressed like she was a few moments ago.

Doubt washed over me as I felt uneasy, this was a high risk job because it included authorities which I so desperately tried to avoid, and this job meant fucking joining them. Since we all had no real job like normal people, owning a store or working on land, we lived in the shadows of the criminal world. This live we lead was everything but secure, it always included some sort of danger.

Ethan was right though, if I can pull this off, at least we wouldn't have to worry about finances for a while. Maybe then we could all search for a real job and lead normal lives, the thought of that triggered something in me as if I found a new determination.

"No. I made up my mind. I'll do it. I'll accept the job."

...

I heard a soft knock on the door.

"Mmh?" I hummed.

The door opened as April peeked around the corner kindly greeting me a good morning. "Kay has set up a meeting with an intermediary; they could be here any minute. He figured it was best to discuss here."

It probably was. I didn't feel comfortable meeting with shady figures of the underworld in places that were unfamiliar to me, even though meeting them here, in our own home, also wasn't without risk. Not that meeting with them in the first place was safe to begin with.

"Thanks, I'll be down in a minute." I yawned, slightly still in a sleepy state as I just woke up. As soon as I finished getting dressed I walked down the stairs, the bittersweet smell of coffee reaching my nostrils. Kay handed out a cup as I gladly took it.

"Thank you." I said as I took a big gulp, the warm liquid made its way down, warming my body.

"Ethan is meeting with the intermediary right now, they could be-" He was interrupted by the front door that flew open, Ethan stood at the other side of the threshold, stepping aside to reveal a man behind him who clenched a suitcase tightly to his chest with both arms. Somehow he looked familiar, my thoughts raced back and forth, where had I seen this man? He was dressed in a brown suit and had his black thin hair combed backwards.

Ethan signed for him to enter the house, he seemed hesitant at first but stepped inside anyways, now standing in the middle of the room observing April and Kay before his gaze fell on me. His expression seemed a bit disconcerted but it only lasted for a second as he regained his composure instantly.

"Ah, you must be her!" He chirped and reached out his hand for me to shake. I sat down next to Kay, pulling one feet on the chair as I rested my right arm on my knee. When I didn't shook his hand he continued speaking, "I'm here to instruct and inform you further on the job and to answer your questions." He explained on a more serious note.

I nodded in understanding as took place opposite of me at the table. He intertwined his fingers, letting his chin rest upon them. "The plan is for you to sign up for trainees and Join the Survey Corps within at least a year, taking your experience and skills into account that should be achievable. Make sure you don't stand out too much, try not to draw any unwanted attention." He took a deep breath before he carried on.

"That's the easy part."

So... What was the catch?

"And the hard part?" I asked furrowing my brows.

"After you joined Survey Corps you'll need to work your way into Levi's team. Try to get information out of him, who exactly is he, what are his weaknesses, that is all the client instructed me to inform you about. Any questions?"

Great. So I was not only supposed to join his squad but I was also supposed get to know the person whom I was leading into his early death. I preferred to know nothing about the people I dealt with, makes everything so much easier, no personal feelings involved, just slitting the throat of jet another human.

I sighed, putting my elbows on the table rubbing my temples. "Why is that important? I mean, if he'll be killed right after."

"Clients wishes, you need to inform him later on about the things you were able to pick up on. He examined my profile. "Also, you need to know your opponent if you're going to defeat them. You can't take any risks since we're talking about Ackerman."

There he had a point, if your enemy is stronger, you find his weak spot, you outsmart them, only then you'll be able to win the fight.

"I see." My eyes fell on the suitcase that lay in his lap. "What about the money? This job will take time, I need some in advance." I bluntly asked.

"But of course, I guess that means you accept the job?" He grabbed the suitcase off his lap and laid it onto the table, turning it as he unlocked the locks at both sides. "Will this do?" He glanced up at me with a smirk on his face, opening the suitcase.

"10.000 cash in advance. After you succeed in joining the Survey Corps you will receive another 10.000. In total you will receive 40.000 but I recall you were already informed about that."

Kay stepped forward lifting up a bill, examining it closely. "It's real." He said, the corner of his lips slightly curling up.

"So that means we have deal?"

"Yes you've got yourself a deal." I stood up, now accepting his hand as we shook it.

"Good, tomorrow the season for the new trainees begins, the client wishes you start immediately and join them. They'll be expecting you at the trainee camp first thing tomorrow morning, Mrs. Jaclyn." He now smiled.

"Understood." I nodded at him.

He left the suitcase with 10.000 on the table as he stood up, thanking me on his way out before I closed the door, leaning against it. I honestly didn't think they wanted me to start first thing tomorrow; I still had other jobs that weren't finished.

"Kay, Ethan, April?" I realized I don't have much of a choice. "I still have some unfinished-"

"We'll take care of it." Kay said as April and Ethan nodded.

"Don't worry Jaclyn we can do it." April said a broad smile marking her face, revealing those cute dimples.

I trusted them and their abilities so I decided to not dwell on it further.

"I know you can." I gave her a reassuring smile. "I'll be out; I have to visit someplace."

I walked out of the house as the fresh spring air filled my lungs, I inhaled deeply while I walked towards town. My mind was filled with thoughts about Levi, I didn't know what to expect, all I knew was that he was a well-known man, strong as an entire squad itself, but other than that? I walked down the empty streets, kicking stones on the way when I heard a faint scream from behind.

"What the hell?!" I yelped. My thoughts were cut off by someone running into me hard who then fell to the ground.

"Stop him! Please, he stole my purse!" An older woman yelled while hurrying our way.

I looked at the man who was already reaching for the purse that lay next to my feet. "Stealing from an old woman? Pathetic." I looked at him in utter disgust. He only huffed at my comment as he grabbed the bag.

He cursed under his breath and screeched with pain as I stepped on his hand which was holding onto the purse.

"Leave it and get lost." I demanded.

He looked up to me from underneath his hoodie. "I don't want to hurt a lady." He smirked. "Now let go before you leave me with no other choice."

"As you wish." I lifted my foot off the bag as I swung my leg backwards; the tip of my boot hitting his chin with full force, he fell backwards covering his mouth with his hands as he looked at me in disbelief. I grabbed him firmly by his collar, my knuckles colliding with his right cheek as I then forced him to his feet and pinned him up against the wall.

"Now pick up the bag, give it to the woman and apologize. I said dangerously slow. Or do you want me to get the police involved?"

"N-No..."
He didn't seem so confident now. The woman had finally reached us and he did what he was told, quickly running off after. Coward.
"I can't thank you enough! Can I do something for you?" The woman said, still panting from running.
"No." I smiled at her. "Are you alright?"
She put her hand on my shoulder. "Yes I am, thanks again my dear."
I watched her as she walked off again, holding her purse tightly with both hands. Funny, a criminal like me, committing way worse crimes, was stopping a man like that. He probably has his reasons just like me, but at least I don't bother innocent people, until now that is. Levi is innocent, actually risking his life in the name of humanity and I was the one to take that away.

"Fucks sake." I sighed. I should probably stop overthinking this.

It was already late afternoon and a loud growl and empty feeling in my stomach reminded me I hadn't eaten anything all day. I continued walking and when I reached town I bought groceries. "That'll be 24.50." An older man beamed at me. I reached into my pockets, handing over the money and walking away with a bag full of fresh goods.

"It's not like you never killed before, what's different now?" - "40.000 is enough to provide us all with all the essentials we need for over 2 years, if not longer, consider that."

"Fuck you Ethan." I murmured while walking along the empty streets, his words haunting me. "Can't believe I'm actually doing this."