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"Levi, our next mission is crucial to the Survey Corps and to humanity itself. If we can capture the 15 - meter Titan that has been trailing Eren's scent, then Hanji will be able to conduct an experiment which can prove success." The Commander stared deep into the captain's eyes with a stern look and placed a sheet of paper, showing the formation.
"I got it Erwin, just leave it to me." Levi replied, leaning against the doorway with his usual emotionless gaze.
"We can't afford any mistakes... This is why you'll be paired up with one of our unique trainee."
"A brat? Don't joke with me. You know damn well that I can handle this myself." Levi uttered back and slammed the plan back onto his desk, full of annoyance.
"This is an order from your Commander."
Levi clicked his tongue at the thought of being held back from a brat without any knowledge of being able to capture a Titan, no less how to handle a mission that either meant life or death. He remembered the feeling of losing his composure when he saw the sight of all of his comrades, killed and spilled with their own blood. The fact that his job as a captain has led them to their deaths, it placed an even more heavy burden on his shoulders that were showered with invisible scars only he could see. He always looked forward yet he know all too well that things never went as planned and that this cruel world would sever that balance.
"Who's the unlucky bastard."
The Commander looked down at another sheet of paper which held the file of the trainee, and stared back up at Levi with calm eyes before responding.
"Remarkably, your abilities and status matches well with Mikasa Ackerman. She may be the first and only person to be tied up to you when it comes to dealing with Titans. That is why she is the only person capable of dealing with this mission with you and does not lack performance which will enhance the chances of the mission succeeding."
"Ackerman.. That shitty brat's friend? She almost got herself killed twice because of her lack of knowledge of listening to orders and rushing in the moment. You can't possibly believe that some oriental girl will be able to meet up with my standards." Levi clenched his fists in anger at the thought of being compared to a mere trainee whom had little experience outside the walls.
"Levi.. Let me ask you something. The reason why I see potential in Mikasa rather than most of the trainee's is because her resolve is something I haven't seen in years. I began noticing the way she acts, trains, and how she leads with her other comrades. What gives her the drive to be in the Survey Corps?" Erwin stared deeply into the eyes of the emotionless captain and slid the paper towards him, which held all the information on Mikasa Ackerman.
Levi hesitated at the Commander's question and forcibly grabbed the paper in complete defeat. He could never understand anything that came out of Erwin's mouth yet he trusted his intellect and intuition. He always had a good reason for doing things, there was no point in trying to argue with him especially when he already has his mind set.
"Levi... I know it's been tough after losing your com-"
"My duty as Captain is to look forward Erwin, I have no intentions of looking back." He replied in a firm voice, showing no signs of any dire emotions. He already knew that a day would come where hell would rise and claim everything following his path, even his own team.
"I understand... But you are only human Levi."
The Corporal clenched the papers in his hands and walked out of the room with a deep shadow circling around his eyes. He stood there for a moment in thought and chuckled softly.
'Human huh... We can't survive in this shitty world if you don't abandon being human Erwin'
~Shortly After~
"Ackerman!" The Captain hollered out into the training field which held all of the trainee's that practiced their fighting abilities every day. Everyone stopped in their stead and looked at him with upmost respect. They all formed lines and placed their arms on their chest and behind their backs. The stance that represented humanity's pride and strongest soldiers.
A single figure appeared from behind the lines of soldiers and made its' way to the front where the Corporal stood. Levi squinted his eyes against the heavy sun rays and gazed over to the person whom made its way up to the front. As the figure came closer, there he saw an oriental girl with black hair that was cut off to the edges of her face and long bangs that covered the upper part of her forehead. He also noticed a deep, maroon scarf which tightly embraced her neck.
"Yes, sir." The girl stopped in front of him and followed the same stance as everyone else. She held her head high, as her dark brown eyes met his.
"Oi brat, even though I refused, you've been assigned to assist me in capturing the15 - meter Titan that's only attracted to Jaeger's scent, got that?" Levi sighed in annoyance and shoved the papers in her hands. He then noticed her sudden change of expression when he mentioned Jaeger's name.
"Heichou... Will Eren have to be bait?" She asked with a worrisome look on her face and tightly grasped the scarf in her hands.
"So far, he'll be in front of the formation while we're stationed in the rear end which will be leading the Titan into the trap that's set up. To ensure that shitty's brat safety, we'll have a center group in case something goes wrong. The higher ups all have sticks up their asses since their pressuring us for results this time. So in other words Ackerman, this mission is important by all means." The Corporal replied back to her in reassurance and couldn't help but notice her scarf again. Dirty specs covered most parts of the scarf and a foul smell reached up to his nostrils. 'When the hell was the last time that's she's washed that thing?... Disgusting.' He thought and cupped his hands around his nose and mouth to guard himself from the foul smell.
"I...will protect Eren no matter what. I will fulfill my duty and will not hold you back even if I die, sir." Mikasa muttered under her breath and excused herself from their conversation. She headed over towards where Jean, Armin, and Sasha were all stationed at, deep in thought. She couldn't stand being in the Captain's presence due to his ill nature towards Eren. Though, he saved her and Eren's life once, she was willing to cooperate with him in this next mission. She would not let even one Titan lay a finger on Eren even if it would cost her, her pitiful life. That unforgettable night that Eren told her to fight and to survive, she could feel her wretched soul burn alive in that solid moment. She could do anything as long as Eren was by her side. The scarf which she held on to was a symbol of warmth that protected her from the cold... A symbol of Eren's hand reaching for hers when she almost gave up. It was a debt that she would never forget for the rest of her life in this cruel, yet beautiful world.
Levi felt a slight breeze ruffle through his hair as he glanced back at the girl who was walking the opposite direction. Somehow he felt an uneasy aura surround him and shivered from a chill. "When did it get cold..."
(To Be Continued...)
I'm shipping RivaMika when I know I shoudnt! It just happened but I can't help but feel tension between the two of them! Please write a review on your thoughts of part 1! Thanks for reading!