A/N Just some quick notices before I begin this story.
I've never written a AoT fanfiction before, this is my first one so if I don't portray the characters that well then please just bear with me. I also am bad at writing long stories, I usually just write one shots as I can't think of a plot to serve as a whole story. Another thing to just bear with me on. Authors notes will be in bold and usually at the beginning of chapters to save ruining the flow of the story. Please leave a review to tell me how to improve and also what you liked so I can make my writing better and of a more consistent style. This is kind of like a trial story to see if I can write something longer than like 2,000 words. Originally I was going to make this a Levi x reader but changed to an OC as I'm too lazy to always write y/n (your name). You can always substitute her name for yours if you want to. I am not up to date with the manga either so there might be some details that I get wrong. Hope you enjoy! :)
Chapter 1
Millions of glowing stars peppered the ebony nights sky. A waning crescent moon was painted in the world above. As it was night, the ever present titans were not there. True peace was the ambiance in the walls.
However one group of people weren't at peace, they were angry. They were infuriated. Their prisoner they had kept closed off and isolated from the world for 8 months had escaped. She had escaped from their grasp as easily as water falling through your fingers. The leader of the group was particularly annoyed. He for once had had the upper hand over his enemy's but that one girl had managed to foil all his plans. He vowed for vengeance. His plans would succeed if it was the last thing he did..
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A lone figure stumbled through the darkness with a haggard appearance and ripped clothes. A mess of long hair blew in the wind and clouded the vision of the swaying character. As she reached the main hospital of the survey corps her frail body collapsed onto the stone floor struggling to hold her body up.
Instantly, 3 people darted out of the building. She knew this was her chance to be free and to stay safe. She just had to get out the words to ensure her safety. "C..a...l...l L...e.v….i," After whispering those words with her scratchy voice, her whole body went limp and her eyes fluttered shut.
The reaction was to rush her inside the building and get her to an operation room as soon as possible. It was clear she needed help. She had a nasty gash that travelled her her entire left leg. Her body was battered and her hair was clotted with blood. The soft, quiet beating of her heart gradually slowed until it was barely even there.
"GET ME A SURGEON READY FOR AN OPERATION NOW!"
"HER BLOOD PRESSURE IS DROPPING!"
"I CAN'T FEEL A HEART BEAT!"
"SHE'S GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST!"
"PASS ME THE DEFIBRILLATOR!"
"QUICK, I NEED SOME BLOOD!"
"STABILIZE HER LEG WOUND!"
A sea of panicked cries ripped through the peacefulness that once inhabited the Survey Corps hospital. As the newest patient was hurled into the nearest surgery room, the vision of everyone was pulled towards her frail body. The frail body of someone that no one had seen for 8 months. The frail body of a bright blue haired woman. The frail body of someone long forgotten by many side from the ones closest to her. The frail body of Kayla Rain.
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Levi awoke with a start, his body upright and had a small river of sweat painted on his pale forehead. His breaths were deep and haggard and he struggled to calm himself. A hand made its way to the cloth he left on his bedside table which he picked up and used to wipe the sweat away. His other hand clutched the side of his head which mirrored the pained expression he now wore.
He looked out the window and saw nothing but the darkness of the night with a sliver of moonlight seeping through the window. His eyes darted around the room and sighed as he realised it was just a dream. Besides she'd been missing and they hadn't heard anything from her for 8 months, there was no way she was back without him knowing.
The shrill ring of the phone cut through the silence like a hot knife through butter making his body lurch in surprise. When the phone kept ringing Levi knew he'd have to answer it before his whole squad was woken up all grouchy.
Gradually he made his way down the staircase to the screaming phone. Picking it up and giving it a quick clean, Levi sighed and answered. "Squad Levi, what do you want?"
"Is this Levi Ackerman speaking?" the unknown voice asked.
"Tch. Yes of course it is idiot, now tell me why you're calling me at 1 in the morning?" he replied angrily.
"I'm sorry Captain Levi, but we've recently admitted a patient that we know nothing about except for the fact she said your name."
"She?" he asked. Surely it couldn't possibly be her. Or could it?
"Yes, she appeared on our doorstep about 3 hours ago. She had cuts and bruises all over her body which made her look as if she had been tortured. 8 of her ribs were broken and her leg had a huge gash down the side. One of her arms looks completely shattered. Despite all this she still managed to tell us to call you as soon as we'd stabilised her. She has blue hair although its dirty presumably from wherever she has been and she has crimson eyes. Do you know who she is?"
Levi's mouth fell open. She was back? Kayla came back?
"Excuse me, are you still there Captain Levi?"
He gave no response, still too shocked to talk.
"Captain Levi?"
"Shit, yes. Sorry." Levi quickly collected himself and spoke again. "I am unable to tell you anything about her. Her whole situation is highly classified and as far as I am aware, no one at any hospitals have clearance for her case. Please just tell me where she is and her condition and I'll come and sort this out."
"Ok, she's currently stationed at the main hospital base and is in a stable but critical condition as its too dangerous for her to be awake with her current injuries. We have put her in a medically induced coma. We will probably wake her up in a week or two when her body has had a chance to heal. You are welcome to come and see her as soon as a you'd like."
"Thank you. I'll be right there."
With that, Levi put the phone down and immediately went back upstairs to get dressed in a rush to go see the woman he missed so dearly. Unluckily for him, he'd woken up his squad without realising it and they were now all waiting for him outside his room with sleep deprived looks on their faces and messy bed hair.
"Where are you going Levi? More importantly, why are you awake at 1 ish in the morning?" Petra asked sleepily, covering her mouth as she yawned.
Moonlight shone through the bare window illuminating Levi's form as a light breeze made his hair flutter gently. His body looked so small as it was singled out by the light. A single tear fell down his cheek earning surprised looks from the 3 men and 1 woman who were waiting with baited breath for an answer. "She's alive. Kayla's alive." he whispered with a small shiver rippling down his spine.
Silence flooded the room followed by a wave of shock which dissipated as soon as it came. It was replaced with the huge smiles that now adorned the squad's faces at the news that their 6th member was alive and home. But also you could see a hint of worry on their expressions.
"Where is she? How is she?" they asked.
"She's at the main hospital but is in a coma. She's in bad shape, they really did a number on her. I just hope she's able to get better. I don't know what I'd do if I have to go any longer without her especially if she's here but not in our team." he informed them whilst another tear fell slowly down his face.
After a moment of silence sound waves filled the room again. "We're coming with you Levi." Gunther told him determinedly. "She's our squad member just as much as she was your partner."
Silence seeped into the room once more and when they heard no objections, they all scampered away to get dressed knowing their leader would not wait long to go and visit Kayla. They all knew the bond that Kayla and Levi shared was stronger than anyone else's.
When his team left Levi walked back to his room. His expressionless face masked the torrent of emotions hat filled his entire being. He was happy Kayla was alive. He was sad that she's been hurt badly. He was angry with the people who hurt her. He was disappointed in himself as he hadn't been able to get her back sooner. He was proud that she'd been able to get herself away from the place she'd been taken to. And above all he was filled with love for his best friend and partner.
