SnK Actor AU
This isn't real, he reminded himself. It isn't real, it will never be real. Because there is no way Petra will die so easily, not when she is one of the best.
Levi knows his mind is concocting impossible scenarios faster than he can purge them out but, this scene seems more real than he would liked it to be. This isn't his first time filming a death scene; he isn't a newbie in the acting industry. In fact, he is renowned for portraying his characters right to the core; even staying in character after the assholic director has yelled, "Cut!"
Levi was about to step towards his co-star when Director Jimeisa notified them they will be moving onto the next scene immediately due to time constrains. He could only grit his teeth and wait until everything is wrapped up before letting go the ache in his heart. Walking towards his make-up artist, he sighed as he flopped down onto the flimsy stool.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, just feeling like shit." He gruffed out.
"Don't lie to me. I saw it in your eyes. The way you teared up and –"
"FILMING IN THIRTY SECONDS. EVERYONE TO YOUR POSITIONS!"
Levi scurried to his designated position, thanking Jimeisa twice; once, for casting him in this blockbuster – the more money he makes, the better; twice, for saving him from his gossipy make-up artist.
The short actor soon took back his gratitude after seeing Petra's body being hurled from the moving wagon. It's one thing seeing her 'corpse' against the tree, but seeing his lover dead and tossed aside like the puppet she isn't, Levi felt like hurling something at Jimeisa – preferably their blades – because he didn't accept the proposal of using stunt-doubles for this scene.
Continuing the ride because he hasn't heard the god-sent order, Levi repressed his tears at the image of a Petra-less future. The longer the film kept rolling, the ache in his heart intensified until he felt he would combust any moment.
"And, cut! Good job!"
Finally!
Levi turned tail and rode back to where Petra laid. Groaning as she sat up, she could feel the bruises already forming from where the ground made impact even though she wore a protective layer underneath the cloth. She saw her boyfriend headed towards her on his horse. With some difficulty, she managed to stand up by the time he was close to her. She didn't managed to utter a word before he crushed her body against his in a tight hug, feeling him trembling terribly.
Suddenly releasing her and getting down on one knee, Levi proposed, "Petra, I know this isn't the romantic proposal you've always wanted but I can wait no longer. I've always thought that we have all the time in the world but seeing you disappear from my sight in that scene made me realised what a fool I've been."
By this point of time, everyone had their eyes on them; some – most of the actresses – even squealing behind their hands, excited at seeing a live proposal on the set.
"We've only been dating for a few years but I can no longer imagine a life without you. You've integrated wholly in my heart and I want it to stay that way forever, even after death."
A moment of silence passed.
"Let me be the Levi to your Petra."
Petra could only nod and cry harder, not trusting her voice to convey her answer. Levi swooped her up and spun her around, glad that she accepted his sudden proposal. Letting her down before they both collapse from the dizziness, Petra asked, "So, where is my ring?"
Shit.
Bonus: Jimeisa filmed the entire proposal and released it together with Ep 22.