A/N: Ok, so originally the first chapter was going to be the main theme "Survive" for Rivetra Week, but I seemed to have trouble with that one. Anyways, I think it will posted once I fix the problem. So, this is the alternative theme "Remembrance" from Rivetra Week Day One… enjoy c:
Oh, and the title is from a song I truly adore... "Aquarius" by Within Temptation.
Disclaimer: The anime Shingeki no Kyojin/ Attack on Titan does not belong to me, it belongs to Isayama-sama. And the cover image does not belong to me as well, it has its rightful owner.
Chapter One: "Remembrance"
"So, what would you like to see after we get out of these walls, Heichou?"
"I have nothing in mind."
"Not even the ocean? I heard from one of Eren's friends mentioned that there was one out there."
He glanced up as she took a seat across from him, and stopped writing for a moment. She was well aware of all the paperwork he had to work on, but her curiosity was driving her insane.
"Petra, you know we have Titans to focus and-"
"I am well aware of that Heichou, but once we defeat the Titans, wouldn't you love to see what lies outside the walls?"
"I never thought about it."
For a long time, Petra wondered what Levi thought about freedom. The first few times she ever asked, there was no answer from the stoic man. Then, one day, it was like something she'd been holding tight escaped from her fingers and crashed. Erd and Gunther did give an answer to her. Erd would marry his girlfriend and move to a better home and as for Gunther, he will be with his grandparents enjoying the peace. Aurou never gave an exact answer.
"I would love to see the ocean."
"It's just blue and full of water, Petra. There's nothing special about it."
"You are wrong Heichou, it's beautiful."
Levi sighed. "Why are you fascinated by the ocean?"
Petra giggled. "It's not just the ocean. When we defeat all the Titans, not only do I want to see the ocean, but settle down somewhere outside the walls and maybe have a family."
"Sounds like it's worth looking into," he said, keeping his voice steady.
Petra laughed. "What about you, Heichou?"
"I don't know, Petra."
"Oh, you should have at least one thing in mind, Heichou."
"Get back to work, Petra. We have to focus on the upcoming expedition and we can't have Jaeger screw up on this."
Petra nodded. "Of course, Heichou."
"Heichou, Levi Heichou! Are you alright?"
Levi opened his eyes and noticed two people staring at him.
"Yes," he said, casually, but there was a glint in his eyes. Then his gaze drifted.
"Why are you two brats still here? You two are supposed to be outside the walls."
"We were about to head towards the exit, but what about you? You seem to need help standing up, Levi Heichou."
"Just leave Jaeger. I will be fine," he said, rolling his eyes.
"We can't just abandon you like this…you saved us from dying back there!" Eren insisted."We promised Armin that whoever survives from our Squad, we will take them with us, and go see the ocean."
Levi's gaze drifted from the sky to the two remaining members of his Squad, Eren and Mikasa, his expression showing no emotion.
"Look brat, I have no strength right now, so you two just get the fuck out."
"But-" Eren mumbled.
Levi raised his eyebrows. "I remember someone who once said we will be free from this cages …it feels not too long ago."
A little cry slipped from Eren's mouth. Mikasa tried to comfort Eren by patting his back. They had witnessed numerous deaths, especially their comrades, and they couldn't bare to see another one. Levi has earned the trust from Mikasa recently. She knew her Captain gave all his strength to save humanity, and this battle was probably his last one.
"Get the fuck out you brats," Levi snapped.
Suddenly, Eren and Mikasa ran towards the exit, finding the outside inexplicably captivating. They turned around for one last time to see their Captain tired and defeated, his back leaned against a tree.
"Petra…I found an answer to your question. I wanted to devote myself to you as well."
Then he closed his eyes.
A/N: So, this was shorter than I expected to be... c: