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The creature below him was definitely bigger than a bear, in fact this was perhaps the biggest creature he has seem on land. It seemed like it would towered over an elephant. He could hear Isabel clear as day in his ear trying to identify the beast. She would break out that silly fairytale book of hers and tell him with so much conviction in her voice that his beast was some type of werewolf. Levi would then tell her that such creatures don't exist…maybe

The title is subject to change as well as rating...

Author's Note: Ever had an idea so strong you had to write it? So strong you had to ignore your other story to write this out? Well this is it! I have been very distracted because I just got Bloodborne and been loving - hating - every minute of it. So I fell in love with the first boss.

This was supposed to be a one-shot, but after hitting the 16 page mark (and still typing) I figure people wouldn't like scrolling for so long so I broke it up to make it easier to read.

Please forgive my mistakes. I don't have a beta.

I don't own these character.

Bloodborne inspired

Chapter 1: Escape

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Levi always found himself getting in all kinds of trouble. It was strange because the raven haired hunter had no idea what he was actually doing that was so bad. He stole, yes, but he did not deny it if he was confronted. Levi Ackerman was not a liar. He preferred to keep things as straight as possible. Recently the head of the town was becoming impatient with him. That fat ass man was trying to come up with ways to kick him out.

The raven couldn't blame the man. Levi was did not care for his authority or close minded thoughts he seemed to peach every now and again. Ever since he came to this place with the Smith's in order to get away from the hard life of the underground city, the chief was on his ass.

'I don't like rats in my place, do you?' The older man had asked him that day he got into a fight with the local boys. His appearance had much to be desired, but that gave no right for those words to be said. The boys picked on his appearance. They called him all sorts of names. His features were like those of his late mother, delicate. It didn't help that he was short in stature and thin from living on scraps he found.

It was plain and simple…he was different.

So it shouldn't have come as a shock to him when the Erwin came to him days before the chief did - again. He guessed he was out of line again and the old fuck was getting tired of him.

Levi is a reasonable person. He understands how social structures work…he just wasn't a fan of them.

They were kicking him out, Erwin told him. The blond was trying to convince him to stay just on the outskirts of the town near the forest. He would be away from the public and so he would have his silence, but he'll be close enough that his two friends could visit him. It didn't sound like a bad idea, but the raven was getting a little tired of all the disgusted looks the villagers would give him when he passed by.

Was it strange to like the same sex? Was that it?

The villagers seem to think so as he would watch them out of the corner of his eye. They would pull their children away from him, shielding their eyes as if he was some type of sin.

At least Farlan didn't mind still hanging around him, but Levi could see how it was affecting the other boy. The village had a way in bullying you to side with them. They treated his friends differently the more they hung out with him. They would do odd jobs to gain money to support Isabel. She was too young to work and too small to help them with their jobs. Recently, Levi noticed the only one giving him errands to run was Erwin. The others around the small town would ignore him or make up some pitiful excuse.

Farlan was still able to work, but the jobs available to him were few and far between.

It wasn't a hard decision to leave the village in hopes of finding a better place for him and his friends to be.

He told Farlan his plan to search for a better place to stay that was not in this suffocating village while Isabel was asleep. The little red head had no idea the struggle the two boys were going through. She was significantly younger than them. She didn't know her parents and the people in town didn't seem to want to tell her. Farlan found her on the streets begging for money. After that she joined their little makeshift family.

They deserved so much more than this.

Farlan had listened to his plan with closed eyes. Levi wondered if he was trying to calm himself or if he was absorbing the information. After all was said and done, the blond stood and walked to the only other room they had in their makeshift shack they called home. He came back out with a strange looking object.

"There are things in the forest." He said simply as he handed it over. Levi took it without question, but his grey eyes narrowed at the other boy. "For protection…"

"You make it seem like I would run into things that aren't animals."

"There are rumors that there aren't just animals in the forest and I would feel better if you had this with you. Arrows can't take care of all the dangers"

With careful hands, the raven twirled the dagger. It was very well made with the blade extending well into the handle. It didn't bare any intricate designs or cravings, but it did have teeth placed on top of the blade.

Odd…

Farlan was still watching him so Levi decided that he would give. He placed the dagger back into its sheath and into his bag. His bow and arrow remained at his side.

The blond looked pleased and that seemed to be enough for the raven.

"I wouldn't put too much faith in those rumors. There have been people that have passed through the forest without incident. I think it's just a story to scary kids like Isabel into doing their chores."

"You can never be too safe."

Levi silently agreed with him while staring at the small fire in the middle of the room. "I will be back with things. I will bring back money and such from my travels, but only will I return at night."

Farlan seemed to understand this. "She going to try to stay up for you, you know? She wants you to finish that book you got her." The book, being a fairly thick fairytale book that Erwin had given him as payment for an errand he had ran some time ago. He gave it to Isabel as an early birthday gift and the little red hair couldn't have been happier. Her reading skills were not the best. Farlan would teach her in his spare time because Levi didn't exactly have the patience to do so. The raven didn't mind reading her a story before she went to bed.

"We will finish the book. Who knows, maybe I'll find another book and this time she'll be able to read to me this time."

The blond gave a small chuckle at that, but not too loud because little red was sleep.

"I'm sorry."

The phrase was just a bare whisper in the room and Levi couldn't help, but feel the light mood shift into something darker. Farlan's stare was heavy.

"Don't be." It wasn't the blond's fault. It was obvious that the leader of this place wasn't fond of Levi at all. He was a corrupt man that loved power. It seemed the man got off on picking on kids. Levi wasn't open with his sexuality, but there weren't many he was actually attracted to in this town. He suppose that his stare towards Erwin Smith was a little too long. Levi would fully admit to liking the older man, but he would never make a move. The older blond was married and hopelessly in love with that short woman. Levi respected vows and would never come between them. That wasn't how the village found out about him.

Pastor Nick.

The name made Levi's blood boil. The man was absolute scum. He was a very outspoken man that would preach in the local church. He was very religious, extremely fond of these three goddesses he always talked about.

To each their own, the raven thought.

It wasn't a secret that the man was a pervert. He usually only dealt with the young single women that were swept up in his lies. Levi guessed the man was a little bored with his usual targets.

Levi was tending to this older woman's horses in favor of a few coins. She was a nice woman that took care of Isabel when he and Farlan were too busy with laboring work. She liked his work as far as cleaning goes and that made him a little proud. He had brushed down the horses and fed them. He took care of their shit and arranged the stable. Everything was in order.

Pastor Nick had made his way down into the greenery. He made small talk, but now Levi realized the bastard was waiting for him to turn his back. The taller man had caged him into a corner pressing against his body. Of course the raven was furious when he found out what the man was trying to do. Levi had his fair share of fights and he wasn't a stranger to taking out men larger than him. He had turned the tables on the older man, but it seems that luck wasn't on his side. That sweet women and walked in on them in an odd and guilty position carrying refreshments. He remembers the glass cups breaking on the stable's clean floor and Nick's lies. It didn't take much to convince the public. The old bastard had a bruised and bloody face so it seemed easier to believe that Levi, with his sketchy background, tried to force himself on Pastor Nick. He did not deny that he liked men, but Pastor Nick twisted things into a perfect lie. The chief was tired of his defiant personality and violent behavior.

This is what broke the camel's back.

So he was going to leave, in search of a better place.

"It's better this way." He stood up and the Farlan did the same. It wasn't often that Levi did things like this, but he felt the need to show his appreciation for the other. He gathered the taller boy into his arms, embracing him. "Thank you."

Levi wasted no time as he passed the other boy to make his way to the youngest member of their gang. She was almost the same height as him. She might surpass him…not that it would be a hard thing to accomplish. He gave a small peck to the forehead before making his way to the door.

"Isn't leaving at night a little dangerous?"

"There are less people out at night and I'll be heading to see the Smiths before I leave. They are closer to the outskirts of town. I'll leave from there in the morning."

With a nod from the blond, Levi was off into the night.

Even though he was short, Levi prided himself in being strong and extremely agile. His bow was secure on his back and his arrows were tied down to keep from making noise. His bag was over his shoulder, heavy, as his cloaked form was just a shadow in the night. While it would have taken some time to get to the older man's house, Levi felt that the trip was going faster than expected. It must be the fact that the sun was not weighing down on him or people getting in his way. He saw some lights shining through a few homes, but it seems that people were sleep. There weren't many people out at all. The most he saw were outcasts like himself under the moon with nothing but the clothes on their backs for comfort.

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