Wow? Wht's this? An update? And it didn't take half a year? Wow.

Seriously, sorry that it always takes me so long to update! Life is keeping me busy, though summer break is strting soon so updats should be more often!

Some side info: Levi is 10 in this chapter, while Eren is 15. Their current relationship is stronf friendship and loyality on Eren's side. There will be a time ksip after this chapter!

A/N: I do not own Shingeki no kyojin. No Beta.


"You do realize that it is not proper for a simple servant to carry the Czar's son, right? " Eren told the boy in his arms, though there was a bright smile on his face.

People knew by now that they were inseparable. They were more than the Czar's son and his personal servant. They were Leevie and Eren. Wherever the younger was, the older would not be far away, especially in a time like this. "Also, aren't you a bit too old to be carried around like this, Levi? I thought you were man now that you are 10," he teased him which earned him a punch to the chest.

"Shut up, stupid. Also, it's Leevie. How many times do I have to tell you this?" the boy said even though he secretly enjoyed Eren calling him like this. The German just never managed to pronounce his name correctly, even if Levi was pretty sure that this was all an act by the boy. Whenever Eren called him Levi he got a warm feeling in his chest, and he would not be happy if Eren ever decided to stop.

Said boy just ignored him with a smile, and let him down, putting him on the ground

Loud, festive music began to play as the band noticed the birthday boy on the dance floor. Women danced and laughed and whirled around in their big, puffy dresses. Men led their partner across the floor, changing their dance partner every now and then, merging into a big performance. People seemed to glide over the polished floor, seemingly forgotten are the boy and his servant.

For a moment Leevie was so lost in all the bright colors, the many dancing people, but a soft voice snapped his attention back to his friend.

"Would you give me the honor and dance with me?" the teenager asked, crouching on the floor, having his hand extended for Leevie to grab.

The young boy grabbed the hand wordlessly, letting himself be carried and put on the toes of his partner. They danced and whirled around, forgetting the people around them. Or more like, Eren danced while Levi was just standing on his shoes, being carried around. He had tried on several occasion to teach him how to dance, yet the boy never seemed to remember the simple steps, however, none of them complained about their solution.

If they danced for minutes or hours, they didn't know, all they knew was that they never wanted it to end. Eren because he could never get enough of the boy's laughter and Leevie because he enjoyed being with Eren, dancing with him, enjoyed that for one evening they could let lose and do as they liked.

"Leevie, bratik!," a soft voice interrupted their dance. Recognizing the voice, Eren put Levi on his own feet before bowing down to the young woman.

"Lady Anastasia," he greeted the Czar's youngest daughter.

"Eren," she said and smiled at the boy. Turning towards her brother she addressed Leevie "Would you give me the honor of a dance, my prince?," she joked.

The young boy just merely stared at her, before puffing up his cheeks, gripping Eren's hand as he said "No, I'm dancing with Eren. Go away."

The young woman chuckled, amused by her little brother's antics. "I'm kinda hurt Eren, he seems to like you more than me," she joked, giggling at his paling face.

"No, of course not! Levi loves you! Right, Levi?," he asked the boy who was clinging to him. Said boy just looked in the other direction, too embarrassed to look at them.

Of course he loved her, he loved all his sisters, even if they were annoying quite a lot. He loved all his family, and Eren.

"Just one dance, then I'll go back to Eren," he murmured.

"Yes, of course, I couldn't separate you from your beloved Eren for too long, now could I?," she said, sending a small smile towards Eren, making him blush.

Christ, she just couldn't stop teasing him, could she?

"Eren," the boy adressed the German "stay here, will you?"

As commanding as ever, the boy noted, amused.

"Of course, Levi," he smiled. He left the dance floor and waited somewhat outside of it, so he wouldn't be in the way, he was after all, still just a simple servant and was not to disturb the other guests. Back straightened, he watched the two siblings make their way to the middle of the dance floor, where people immediately made space for them. Everybody seemed to be watching the pair. Unlike the raven haired boy, his sister had long chocolate brown hair. It was shining beautifully in the bright lights of the room, the soft curls moving whenever they moved. Her dress consisted of two layers. The first one was a simple dark blue, as dark as the clear night sky, the second layer lay atop the blue one, it's color was a sheer black, with tiny diamonds worked in into the lower part of the dress. Her neckline had small silver snowflakes embroidered, the perfect attire for this cold season. It looked as if someone had reached into the sky and brought the stars onto her dress. Eren was mesmerized by the handiwork, if not somewhat jealous. He had always loved looking at the princess' dresses, at all the people's clothes. Having to wear simple clothes most of the time, the suit he was wearing now was a luxury for him. What no one knew was that he had sewed it himself, whenever he wasn't working or working on Levi's present, he had spent his free time sewing this suit. The fabric had been a present from Petra, she had found out about his love for making clothes long ago. He was happy that he had kept the fabric for a special occasion. He had been proud of his work, it was quite good except a few askew embroideries, but looking at all the other dresses he couldn't help but feel somewhat saddened. All the small details, all the different cuts and colors, it were all things he would have to learn, which he probably wouldn't. He wished he could create things as magnificent as this, he thought grimly as he remembered the brooch he had given Levi earlier. He hadn't noticed how tense he had been until Levi declared that he indeed liked the brooch.

Shaking his head he tried getting rid of his grim thoughts. Even if he never could become a tailor he was happy where he was. With Levi by his side he didn't need to sew clothes to be happy.

Clapping and laughter caught his attention, in his musings he had missed the dance between Levi and his sister. Seeing both of them smile warmed his heart, he smiled brightly as he clapped along with the other guests.

He was just about to make his way towards the pair when a loud noise stopped him in his tracks.

For a few seconds everything was silence. All murmurs had stopped, everyone seemed to hold their breath, it was as if the whole world hd gone mute.

Then all hell broke loose.

Another bang could be heard from the entrance hall, this time much louder, shaking the ground. The chandeliers were shaking and Eren lost his footing for a second which caused him to fall over.

Footsteps echoed in the hall, voices yelling over the panicked screams of the guests. Everyone was running around aimlessly, running into each other, ignoring the small boy that was lying on the floor.

Levi.

His heart skipped a beat as he made his way towards the boy who was on his feet again, looking around, the fear and confusion written in his face. People kept running into him, knocking the air out of his lungs, knocking him almost over but he kept going and going. The hall seemed to be never ending as he still hadn't reached Levi.

A man's voice cut through the panicked screams.

"GET ROMANOW AND HIS FAMILY!"

Rebels.

No, no, no! This couldn't be!

He had to reach Levi, get him out of here, get him somewhere safe.

"Levi! Levi, come here!" he called.

He didn't hear him.

"Levi, run!"

Just a few more meters.

"Levi!," he screamed one more time. The boys blue eyes turned to the brown haired boy, tears of fear evident sparkling in the light.

"Eren!" the boy cried, tears running down his face.

Just before he reached him, something hit him, knocking him on the ground. His ears were ringing and his vision blurry as he felt himself lose consciousness.

And just like that, he had lost him.


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Until next time~