HEYYYYY ITS FRIDAY YAY NEW CHAPTER! Also, saint Patrick's day... I have beef with this holiday despite being Irish myself. I tried looking up the meaning of the holiday and there was nothing other than to feast. Also, did you know the guys name isn't even Patrick!? It's Maewyn Succat. He's from Scottland. The only thing he did was go to Ireland and convert a shit ton of people and establish Christianity. So IDK I think it's weird that of all the saints Christianity has it chooses someone who wasn't even recognized by the church but... Anyway. This just so happened to coincide with today St patty's day so lol. There is some feels so have fun with that but it's mostly happy fluff! Alrighty, here it is!

Fact: Less than 10% of the population of the Republic of Ireland today speak Irish regularly outside of the education system.

Foreign word(s) of the day!

O m'anam, maireann croi eadrom i bhfad, cuimhnigh i gconai. Saol fada chugat, Eren.

(Ha that's funny you think I can pronounce any of this!?)

From my heart, a light heart lives longest, always remember. Long life to you, Eren.

(Language: Gaelic/Irish)? (I always thought they were the same but perhaps they aren't?)

Chapter 2: Compromised

Despite all his posturing about not going back to meet the kid, on the third day he left early in the morning and hid in his human form in a tree. He watched diligently for the brat and when he came he felt his heart clench. So cute. The child still had that flower crown on his head from the last time Levi saw him, the flowers not decaying or withering as one would have thought they would. The sun shone brightly on the beautiful child, his skin a natural tan that looked soft in the lighting.

Eren stood among the trees, wringing a flower crown in his hands as he looked around for his friend Mr. Levi Dragon. I never did tell him a time I guess, but I wouldn't have been able to leave later otherwise Mama would definitely question me about where I was going. Eren yawned and sat against one of the many large trees, wondering how long he'd have to wait till Mr. Levi came. What if he forgot? Or maybe he didn't want to see a… what was it again? Shitty human pup? What if he decided he didn't like me after all?! Eren thought and worried his bottom lip between his teeth, unaware of the silver eyes watching him. Levi still couldn't believe that he even came back, knowing that this relationship is dangerous for all parties involved.

If I get attached to this brat, once he's older he will kill me. It is as undeniable as the air we breathe. This human will learn of our conflict and come for my head one day. No matter how much the thought pains me. With an irritated sigh, Levi ran a hand through his once impeccable raven locks, grumbling under his breath before swiftly jumping from the tree. As he neared the ground, his body contorted, jaw and face lengthening and skin stretching to accommodate the change. Nails shifted to claws and skin soon became scales. While it looked painful, it was rather quick, like ripping a Band-Aid off, it merely stung for a moment before fading just as quickly. His whole body formed before he even hit the ground and with a powerful push of his wings, he gracefully landed before the boy who now looked in utter awe at the display.

"Mr. Levi!" Eren cried out, drowsiness forgotten in favor of running up to the hulking beast, wrapping his arms around the dragon's middle as best as he could in a hug. Levi fanned out his wings a little to show off his large bat-like wings, enjoying the boy's expression before he was suddenly latched onto him like some sort of koala. The child felt warm against his more vulnerable belly, and Levi couldn't help but grin when the child began nuzzling him.

"Your scales feel so cool Mr. Levi! So smooth and… and…!" Eren tried but couldn't seem to find the right word, face scrunching in an adorable display as he tried to find one.

"Oi, I thought I told you just Levi is fine. Don't worry kid I know what you mean, no need to strain yourself." He grumbled and gently picked him up, being very cautious with his claws as he brought the boy up to his face a little bit more. Eren giggled when he was suddenly in the air, unafraid of the new height and staring fearlessly into the dragon's silver eyes. Levi admired his courage, studying the way his soft-looking brown hair fluttered in the wind. His smile was infectious, a small smirk pulling at his lips. So cute, how can a human be this adorable? Before now every human I've seen disgusted me, why is Eren such an innocent, cute, and insufferably persistent exception?

"Ok, Levi! Um… can we… play?" He asked, words broken up by small little yawns. He had small sleepy tears in his eyes that he tried to hide but Levi had the eyes of a hawk. Well… dragon. Levi chuckled and with a clawed finger, he gently and slowly pushed a stray lock of hair behind his ear.

"Maybe later. Right now I think a nap is in order." Levi said softly as he looked around for a sunny spot to bask in. Eren naturally whined, being the insufferable brat he is, squirming around halfheartedly as Levi found a suitable grassy spot.

"But Levi! I'm not even hah tired!" The boy tried but was shot down with one glare from the dragon, although there was no malice in it Eren decided to play it safe. Levi settled himself in, enjoying the soft grass beneath him and the warm sunshine on his back. He curled up and lifted a wing, nestling the boy on the coil of his tail before covering him with a wing.

"Sure brat." Levi whispered and watched the area for a moment, listening for any threats before deeming it safe. Eren would never admit it but the reason he was tired was because he had been so excited to play with Levi today that he couldn't fall asleep till sometime early in the morning. Eren soon found sleep in the warm cocoon of Levi, nuzzling cutely into the dragon's tail with a small whisper of 'goodnight, Levi'. Levi hummed and hid his head in his wing, noting how the boy somehow ended up rubbing against his scaled cheek. This brat is too cute for his own good. Levi thought, eyes closing and a small smile pulling at his cheeks as he slowly fell asleep.

They continued like this for weeks, the boy coming to the same spot to find Levi waiting, a nap being the first priority for the both of them before they played. Levi enjoyed those peaceful moments with him the most where the little brat would sleep on his tail. However, for the past week, Levi has woken up to find the boy lying on his snout, the boy's head resting against Levi's forehead as they dozed. On more than one occasion they've been woken up by Hanji, screeching something or another about ships and cannons. The shitty four eyes even brought Petra at one point and soon both of them were flipping tails over the brat.

The boy enjoyed Petra and Hanji, mostly from a distance in Hanji's case, but Petra once let him climb on her back and flew around the sky. Levi nearly had a heart attack when he had saw it at first, having left for only a few minutes to take a piss when he suddenly saw his brat flying in the air. Petra and Hanji had a stern talking to, all while he cradled the child like some sort of mama bear.

Both Hanji and Petra agreed that their king was clearly in love with the child, even if he won't admit it himself. Levi had been pestered by the child ever since to take him to the sky. Levi was against it at first, worrying about the boy's safety but his eyes were too cute to say no to. Now almost every time they met they would fly then nap, Eren usually falling asleep on Levi's back. In all the time, however, Levi never asked for his name. After a week Eren realized he never introduced himself and as he was about to the dragon told him no. Levi thought that once you know someone's name, you're tied to them forever. He knew it was stupid but could not find it in him to ask for it. When Eren had asked why Levi made up some bullshit story about if a dragon knew a human's name they could never see each other again. His brat never brought it up again after that.

Today wouldn't be any different, having known the brat for almost 4 months now, meeting with the bubbly kid almost every other day at this point. His eyes warmed at the memory of the day before when the brat found a baby rabbit who had been hurt. He cried and begged Levi to help the little guy. Of course, Levi wasn't capable of saying no to Eren at that point, his eyes too wide and beautiful to ignore. He fixed the small brown rabbit and held the boy close when he cried as it hopped away.

'Why are you crying brat? Its fine the rabbit jumped away.' He had asked, petting the boy gently as he cried into his ebony scales. 'I wish my mommy would heal like that too.' He had cried and the rest of their time together was spent as such, Levi holding his brat while Eren drifted in and out of sleep. The boy had told him that he had indeed told his mother about Levi, but his mother clearly didn't think much of it or thought her child merely had an imagination since Levi doubted she would be fine with her son playing with an actual dragon, King of the Eastern dragons at that.

Levi didn't care either way, as long as the brat was safe he could care less about what his mother thought of it. He continued on his way, realizing that his brat had already arrived when he heard his adorable laughter. What is he laughing at? He wondered as he kept going forward until he finally reached the clearing they would meet in. He could almost feel his heart stop at the sight, his brat giggled as a golden scaled nose tickled his sides, belonging to one of the fiercest dragons the world has ever known, and one of Levi's worst fears.

King Erwin of the South West, a golden dragon of immense size. While Levi was a mix of Western and Eastern genes, causing him to be smaller than a normal western type and shorter in length than a normal eastern type, Erwin was the perfect model for Western dragons. His high arching neck and alligator-like head were covered in gold and bronze scales, a few silver standing out as you went further down his body. Powerful legs and claws that could crush a tree if he felt the need, different from Levi's slimmer and shorter ones meant for speed. Erwin's body was much larger, meant for intimidation and strength with his bulk of muscles while Levi was meant for quick twists and turns, to out maneuver his prey and use his endless stamina to his advantage. Erwin's tail had spikes coming out the sides, meant for slicing a foe if they tried to sneak up behind while Levi had fans on the end of his for better steering in the air.

In truth, they were polar opposites of each other. In the past Levi has had some problems with Erwin, the bastard was very smart and quick when it came to making plans of ridding this world of humans forever. Erwin even did the unthinkable one meeting and told him his name, his true name, thinking Levi as his maité for all eternity. Levi did not feel the same and shut him down quickly, never talking to the guy since then. He knew Erwin had feelings for him still and would probably avoid hurting Levi. However, seeing Erwin, someone who hates humans more than anyone else he knows, holding his precious brat scared him shitless. Erwin hadn't realized that Levi was there yet, sniffing at the brat he had picked up by the forest green shirt between two deadly claws that have killed hundreds of humans before.

Levi's heart was pounding, realizing that at any moment should Erwin feel like it, he could crush the child instantly or swallow him whole. The thought itself caused a deep and guttural growl to rip out of his throat. Both Erwin and Eren looked up at this, Eren still giggling lightly at the breath against his vulnerable belly as he waves to whom he considered his best scaly friend.

"Levi!" He called out happily, squirming a little hoping to go hug his friend but the big golden one was still holding him in the air.

"Erwin put him down now." Levi ordered, eyes glowing blue as he pulled the power of his realm into his being and lengthened his wings in a threat display, preparing to fight in order to have the child back safely. Erwin was rather stunned at the display, having heard rumors that King Levi was falling for a human but thought them untrue, however, this reaction does little to disprove them. He hadn't come to start a fight, just curious as to how someone as strong willed and resolute as Levi could possibly weaken himself with the filth of this earth. However he didn't expect the rumors to be true at the time.

He not so gently let the boy down, watching in satisfaction as he tumbled and rolled when he had been suddenly dropped. The next movement was a blur of black, Levi pouncing as soon as the child hit the ground and pulling him to his own chest before quickly returning to the opening of the clearing he had been in. Erwin was shocked by the look in his eyes, the fond and concerned gaze he had as he looked over the brown haired boy, licking a scrape on the boy's knee when the child demand he kiss it to make it feel better. What has this human spawn done to Levi? Erwin thought as he watched the other in stunned silence.

After Levi was sure that his brat was indeed safe and with no injuries (he would check again later to absolutely make sure) he turned to the other King, glaring fiercely and flashing the insides of his wings, silver veins protruding on the leathery membrane to show how angry he was and to try and make himself look bigger.

"What do you want, Erwin?" Levi asked with a growl, moving Eren to his side and wrapping his tail around him, assuring himself he was there and out of harm's way. Erwin's sky blue eyes didn't miss a single movement as he cleared his throat.

"I had heard rumors that the mighty king of the East had fallen for a human. All the kingdoms are talking about it so I merely came to see if the rumors were true." Erwin said calmly, staring into blue then green eyes. "I have to say I'm rather surprised you would fall so hard for such a foul being, considering the true names I know you get from many suitors. Some better than others I would say." He commented, hiding his anger behind a calm facade. Levi saw through it and knew this would become a fight. Bring it. For my human pup, I will fight to protect him.

"You wouldn't happen to be talking about yourself, would you Inmidaelm?" Levi sneered and watched in satisfaction as Erwin flinched upon hearing his true name.

"Why are you doing this Levi? I would be a perfect maité! I know and adore all your little quirks and tendencies, I even told you my name. The humans have killed those we cherish, gutted and skinned them for sport and money! They are the scum of this world that we must purge! How could you do this with that in mind?" Erwin growled, anger starting to show as he glared daggers at the child staring wide-eyed at the two of them. What are they talking about? Humans aren't that bad, are they? Eren thought as he watched the two.

"Not all of them. Just as our children have yet to learn so do theirs. This child has never done anything to deserve such a shitty title. I will not sit here and explain to you my reasoning's when you deserve none." Levi nearly roared, flinching when he felt his brat stiffen within his coiled tail. He gently pets the child's head with the end of his tail, reassuring him that it was not him he was yelling at.

"He is the spawn of man, Levi! He cannot be changed! He will grow and become a soldier for their hunting raids, killing and hunting us to extinction. Don't give him a chance to become what we fear, kill him before he kills you." Erwin tried to reason but Levi continued to stand his ground, glaring daggers at his once friend with a hatred he never thought he could feel towards anyone but the humans who killed his family. Erwin sighed, coming out more as a growl of exasperation before continuing. "If you will not listen to me, fine. But know this, at any point if I or any of my subjects see him after today, we will not hesitate to end him. I will prove to you what he is or die trying." Erwin vowed, eyes glittering dangerously before he took off with a few mighty thrusts of his wings.

Levi watched in anger as that pompous bastard flew away and was very tempted to shoot his ass down. However, he did not want his brat to witness such violence. Speaking of the brat… He looked back to see that he was hiding his face against Levi's scaly flesh and his shoulders were shaking lightly. Was he crying? Levi quickly unraveled his tail and picked the boy up.

"Brat? Did he hurt you? Show me where he hurt you." He demanded, concerned that in his once over he missed something big. Eren nodded, his teary gaze settling on the dragon he loved so dearly, and pointed to his chest, right above his heart that felt like it was aching. Levi lifted the boy's shirt but found no wound, no trace of blood or discolored skin. Where does it hurt? I don't see anything…

"Is it true… Levi?" Eren cried with a few pitiful hiccups, tears falling faster than he could keep up with as he tried to wipe the tears off his cheeks.

"Is what true?" He asked and licked the poor kids face to help rid him of his tears.

"Th-that I-I will kill you? That I'm going to hurt you when I grow up? That I am w-worthless…" He cried and Levi vowed that one day he would skin that blonde prick for what he has done to his innocent little brat.

"Shh shh, it's ok. He was lying brat. You aren't worthless and you're not going to hurt me. He is a shitty liar and don't ever believe anything he says." He tried to console him, hugging him to his chest, an aching feeling creeping in his chest as he watched the skies. While Erwin is a huge sack of dicks, he never goes back on his word. If he says he will kill my brat, he will try. Levi suddenly knew what he had to do, heart heavy as he watched the little boy cry so sadly. I'm so sorry, brat. This is for your own safety.

"Oi, look at me." Levi murmured and placed the boy down, swiftly shrinking down until he was in his human form. He wore a rather comfy white shirt with dark pants, what he had been wearing last time he took human guise, with bare feet. Eren couldn't believe what he saw. Levi is… a human? Tears forgotten, little Eren walked up to his best friend with a smile.

"Levi this is so cool! I didn't know you were a human too!" He shouted as he reached to be held once more. Levi acquiesced and held the child, walking hesitantly forward to the walls of the human's kingdom. Eren sat giggling in his arms the whole time, braiding the longer parts of Levi's hair and talking about his day so far as they usually did. Levi thought it was absolutely adorable how the boy would suddenly go off track to stare at some part of Levi's face. Or kick his legs and hug Levi's neck when he sensed Levi's sadness. I'm gonna miss this brat.

"Levi? Why are you crying?" Eren asked softly. Levi quickly looked away and wiped the small tears building up. Fuck, when's the last time I cried? Maybe Erwin is right, this brat is making me weak, making me feel again. This is for the best. Erwin can't hurt him if he can never find him. "Is it because of that other dragon? He's a meanie Levi! I promise that I'll never let him hurt you again!" He suddenly vowed, holding the dragons face in his small hands. Levi is my bestest friend! I'll rid this world of all the meanies to keep him safe! Eren thought with a determined nod before leaning forward and kissing him on the lips. Levi was rather startled by this sudden promise and the little boy's lips on his. Eren pulled back and beamed at him, fisting a hand over his heart. Levi was touched, his heart beating rapidly and then dropping once he remembered this is the last time he'll ever see this adorable brat again.

"I… listen to me closely brat. You can't come visit me anymore. It's too dangerous for you now. That dragon, he will not stop until you… you…" Levi couldn't say the words, the thought enough to send a wave of anger through his whole being.

"So… you're coming to see me instead then? We can have play dates at my house! You can meet my sister Mikasa and my friend Armin-" He said excitedly and Levi growled.

"No. I can't do either of those things. I'm saying… fuck I'm saying we can no longer see one another. Erwin, the other dragon, wants you dead. He knows where we meet and will no doubt send spies to kill you on sight. The only way you can stay safe is if you stay in these walls." Levi finally explained, watching the tears start to run down Eren's face as he finally understood what Levi wanted. He wailed, hiding his face in the other's neck and desperately holding onto him.

"But Levi! I don't want to! I want to see you again! Please Levi, I want to see you again! I'll be good I promise!" He cried, making Levi want nothing more than to grant his wishes. The wall was in their sights now, the guards standing there talking to one another casually. "Levi! I love you! Please let me see you again! You're my best friend! I love you!" He begged, looking up at the dragon man with teary eyes, red from crying and snot running out of his nose. Once they were close enough Levi attempted to put him down, but the boy was not having it, nearly screaming as he tried to hold on. "Levi!" He wailed but Levi eventually pulled him off and set him on the ground.

"Brat… I'm so sorry."

"I love you, Levi! Please don't leave me! I love you!" He said hoarsely, his voice raw from his screaming. Levi felt another tear slip past, kneeling down in front of the brat and pulling him in for a hug.

"I love you too." He murmured and pet his head gently, ruffling his hair one more time before calling upon his magic. It flowed through him and circled in his core, filling him completely before pushed it into the boy. The brat froze, eyes wide as his memories slowly started to disappear, any memory with the dragon blurred and distorted, hidden away in the back of his mind till there was nothing left. Levi held on as long as he could, knowing it was only a matter of moments before the boys memories would fully be hidden from him. It's for the best. Levi stood and Eren looked around, unsure as to why he was here. He looked up at the man before him and noticed he had tears in his eyes. Do I know this man?

"Are you ok, sir?" He asked politely, confused as to why his throat hurt. Am I getting sick? Eren rubbed his eyes and found them unnaturally wet. I'm… crying?

"I'm ok. You should go home before your mother starts to worry. O m'anam, maireann croi eadrom i bhfad, cuimhnigh i gconai. Saol fada chugat, Eren." (From my heart, a light heart lives longest, always remember. Long life to you, Eren.) Levi said quietly, heart ripping in two as the boy nodded, confused at the foreign words he once knew before he started to walk towards the gates. It's for the best. Levi wasn't sure how long he stood there before he headed home, trying his best to ignore Hanji as they kept asking him where the boy was. They eventually found out, much to his chagrin, and when they demanded to know why he would do this, all he could say was, "It's for the best."

Gomen ne! You'll see the next chapter next Friday! LOL they meet in that chapter! It's funny because that's the chapter I had thought of first but then decided to write how they met originally when I changed the plot a little. BTW This fic was completely inspired by the song "Dance With The Dragon" by Dark Sarah feat. JP Leppäluoto so you can take a listen now if you want but the two idiots will be singing this next chapter if you want a little preview as to what will happen between them!

Fact: Sucking a king's nipples was a gesture of submission in ancient Ireland.

I look these up before I post to put on here most of the time and I did not know that omfg guess what EREN IS GOING TO DO NOW XD KILL ME

Mo anam cara

(muh ann-imm karrah)

My soulmate

(Language: Gaelic/Irish)