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Levi felt much better after he cleaned himself up. He had just gotten back to his room and pulled on fresh pants and a new shirt when Mikasa began to stir. Levi studied the girl while he buttoned up his shirt. She was clutching his pillow tightly to her chest and her face had contorted into a grimace, she was having a nightmare. "Please don't…" She whimpered. "Mikasa?" Levi began. "I can't move! Mother no!" She cried as she curled up into a tight ball. Levi moved to the edge of the bed and sat down. "It's ok Mikasa." He said quietly as he laid his hand on her shoulder. The girl jolted awake. "Eren?" She said with a sleepy look in her eyes. Her sleepy look quickly turned into tears as she realized it was Levi next to her. "Go back to sleep Mikasa." Levi said softly as the girl got comfortable again and began to close her eyes.
Once she was asleep Levi stood and grabbed his towel and began to dry his hair and that's when there was a light knock on his door. "Now what?" He groaned as he went to open the door. "What is it?" Levi asked as he looked up at Jean. "Well sir… Erwin is here and he asked me to bring you to him." Jean said nervously. "Tell him I'll be right there." Levi said as he threw his towel into his laundry bin. He looked up to see Jean still standing awkwardly in his door way. "Can I help you with anything else?" He asked letting his annoyance color his tone. "Have you seen Mikasa today? I went to her room to bring her food and she wasn't there…" The boy said as his face creased with worry. "She's in here." Levi said as he opened the door wider so Jean could see the girl lying in his bed. Levi gave a devilish smirk as he walked past the boy and shut his door. "Are you taking me to Erwin or are you going to keep staring like a moron at my door?" Levi asked sharply causing Jean to blush. "Right… this way." Jean stammered.
Levi found his old friend sitting by himself in the dining hall. "So what brings you here Commander?" Levi asked as he sat down. "There is going to be a processional tomorrow…. The Survey Corps has been asked to lead it. They want us to lead the people back into Maria." Erwin explained. "Do we have to go?" Levi asked as he looked around at the empty room. "I don't think my squad is up for any festivities." He said meeting the Commanders icy gaze. "Yes you have to go… Your squad played the biggest part in this mission and everyone knows that." "I still don't think we're in a mood to celebrate Commander." "You weren't the only one who lost good men for humanities cause!" Erwin growled. Levi studied his friend for a moment and then sighed. "You have a point Erwin, but don't expect us to be all happy tomorrow." Levi said as he stood to leave.
"Levi wait… there's one more thing." Erwin said causing his friend to sit back down. "What?" Levi growled. "I want your squad to go to Eren's house." Erwin said as he handed Levi a familiar golden key. "Where did you get this?" Levi asked coldly. "I took it from Eren's body before he was taken away." Erwin said quietly. Levi studied the key for a long moment and then looked back up at his Commander. "Alright… anything else?" He asked. "I'm sorry for your squad's loss Levi… Eren will be greatly missed." Erwin said as he stood to go.
Levi pocketed the key and then went to find Jean. "Get everyone up. Tell them to come to the dining hall" Levi told the boy who nodded and quickly set to work. Levi went back to his room to see that Mikasa hadn't moved. He sat on the edge of the bed and gently shook the girl awake. "Captain?" She asked softly as he eyes focused on him. "It's time to get something to eat Mikasa. Everyone's meeting in the dining hall." "What's going on Captain?" She asked as he made his way to the door. "We have a mission tomorrow and I'm going to need your help." He said as he left.
Mikasa rolled over and stared at the ceiling for a moment. What was she thinking? Why had her grief made her seek out Levi? She shrugged as she got up and stretched. She did have to admit though, that was the best sleep she'd had since Eren had died. She stretched as she fought back thoughts of Eren. She was tired of crying, and that's when she heard his voice echoing in her mind. "If you win you live. If you lose you die. If you don't fight you can't win." As his words echoed in her mind she realized she had to fight or she wouldn't survive. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly as she opened the door to Levi's room and made her way to the dining hall.
She was one of the last people there and she smiled as Armin walked up to her and gave her shoulder a squeeze. "How are you?" He asked with a sad smile. "I've been better I guess." She said meeting the boys blue eyes. She looked up from Armin to see Jean was giving her the weirdest look. "Do you know why he's staring at me like that Armin?" Makasa asked and the boy shrugged and that's when Levi walked in. "Ok everyone… I know it's a little soon, but we have a mission to do tomorrow." He said as he held up a golden key that was all too familiar. "Is that?" She began and Armin nodded. "The key to the basement." He said in disbelief.
