A new chapter before the end of 2014, can you believe that? Sorry that updates have been scarce, school has been keeping me busy like crazy :( I hope I get to update my other fics soon, too!

Anyways, I really enjoed writing this chapter so I hope that you like it as well ^-^!

Levi is 10 years old in this chapter, Eren is 6. Enjoy!

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

The next morning was quiet. When Levi woke up the sun still hadn't risen as his room was still in complete darkness. A soft glow below the door showed that Carla was already there, probably preparing breakfast. A sigh escaped his lips. It seemed that his father really was mad at him.

The small boy spent the next few minutes lying in bed, watching the ceiling above him. He listened to the sounds of soft footsteps walking around the house, Carla laughing in the distance and another voice that was too quiet to hear. He didn't hear his father. He must have left already.

With a sad sigh the boy closed his eyes and went back to sleep.

The second time he woke up he could see the soft light coming through his window. His window was opened, letting in some of the cool morning air, meaning that someone would come soon to wake him. He slowly got up, he never had been someone to sleep in, even for his age. After washing up and dressing himself he sat down on the bed, waiting to be picked up by a maid to bring him to the dining room. He didn't want to risk angering his father any more than he already was by going out of his room on his own.

And so he waited. And waited. And waited.

"This is unusual", he murmured. Normally someone would have got him 10 minutes ago. He was just about to open his door when he heard some footsteps, light and barely audible. When the door opened, no one was behind it. That is, until he looked down. A small boy, no older than 6, was standing on his tiptoes behind the door, grasping the door knob. Once the boy found his gaze on him he gave him a bright, genuine smile.

"Levi?" The boy asked, the oh so familiar golden eyes fixed on him.

"I am Levi", he merely replied. Who was this boy? And why did he know his name?

But the boy's smile grew even bigger, taking small steps towards him before reaching for his hand with his smaller ones.

"I am Eren! Mama made breakfast!"

Mama?

"Eren? How long are you going to take?"

Turning his head towards the voice he saw Carla coming up the stairs, clothes basket in her hand. Her eyes were stern yet still held the kindness Levi grew to adore. "You were supposed to pick Levi up 10 minutes ago! What happened young man?"

The boy, Eren, shuffled his small feet, looking down as he nervously clenched around Levi's hand he still had in his grasp. Feeling the boys nervousness he softly squeezed the small hand, noticing how warm it was.

"I'm sorry Mama, I got lost...the house it too big!" The boy cried, now looking up at his mother who was still patiently waiting for an answer. She sighed, turning her gaze to Levi.

"Levi, breakfast is ready. I made sure to prepare something nice for you. Sorry for the delay."

"It's okay." He simply said. It really was. He was more interested in the small boy currently grasping his hands rather than the breakfast but his stomach begged to differ with a loud growl.

A small giggle caught his attention, turning towards Eren he saw big, golden eyes staring right back at him. "Mama made some breakfast! Come one, come on, come on!", he laughed as he jumped up and down excitedly.

Nodding, he slowly made his way downstairs to the dining room, making sure not to walk too fast to make Eren and his little legs stumble.

There was a lot of breakfast. There were fresh fruits, neatly cut into bite sized pieces, separated in different bowls, butter and bread, a plate full of the finest meat and another one with different kinds of cheese. There was also a stack of hot waffles, still steaming as it rested under a cover until he arrived, a small bowl with whipped cream right next to it. She even brewed him his favorite tea.

He was enjoying every bit of it, savoring the flavor of the crispy waffles Carla had made him. He couldn't help the few noises escaping him. Missing out dinner had effected him more than he thought so for the first time in a long time he didn't hold back, tasting everything that was there. It was only 20 minutes later when he was nibbling on some exotic fruits, long after he had sated his hunger, when he noticed Eren staring at him. Carla had asked him if it was okay for him to stay inside with him since she still had to hang up the freshly washed clothes. He didn't mind at all, even if he had yet to say something, it felt nice to have someone be by him when having breakfast, those always seemed so lonely to him. Maybe this was the reason why he ate so much, who knew.

Looking at the boy he noticed him staring at the fruits. Taking the bowls he pushed them towards Eren. How selfish of him, sitting here enjoying all this great food and not offering some, apparently he was too used to eating alone.

"Here."

Green eyes stared at him, filled with surprise. But unlike what he expected he just shook his head, his messy brown hair fluffing up from the wild movement.

"Nuh-uh, Mama said I'm not allowed to eat that. She said it was yours and that people like Mama and I don't eat your food." he exclaimed loudly, as if to convince himself.

Is that so? Blue eyes looked around, the table was still packed with food, way too much to fit in his tiny body. His father wasn't around, nor was anyone else. It wouldn't hurt anybody, would it?

"Well, I allow you to. This is too much anyway. Also, your mother doesn't have to know if you don't want to", he said, trying to convince him.

Still, the boy vigorously shook his head.

"You are not hungry? Have you eaten already?"

"Mama made some porridge for breakfast!"

"Well...I never had any of that. Maybe we could trade? You know, I'd like to try that some day, too. You can have some of mine and I can have some of yours."

The younger boy nibbled on his lip as he thought about that offer. Surely his mama wouldn't be too mad if he gave the older some of his food, right?

"O-okay then!" he yelled, jumping off his chair. "I'll get you a bowl!"

Before Levi could offer any help the tiny boy disappeared in the kitchen, the sound of small feet tapping through the kitchen reaching Levi's ears.

Levi didn't even know why he bothered to convince him. Usually he didn't get along with other kids, especially kids younger than him, but there was just something about Eren. Maybe it had to do with the fact that he was Carla's son, which was undeniable.

He had the same golden eyes, big and round and innocent, the same kind smile. He didn't make Levi feel like a burden or a freak, which was nice for a change. A small smile crept onto his face, forcing him to lower his head. He wasn't used to the feeling so he didn't feel comfortable smiling so widely in the open.

A crash coming from the kitchen had him out of his chair in seconds. He hastily made his way to the kitchen, bursting through the heavy doors and running towards the mess of pans and pots lying on the ground, a confused Eren sitting in between them.

"What happened!? Are you hurt!?" His voice rose, shaking a bit. What if he was seriously hurt?

But the bright eyed boy only shook his head and slowly stood up, picking up a small bowl that was lying next to his feet. The bright smile was back immediately as he showed Levi the bowl that he now held in his hand.

"I'm okay! Here, now you can have some porridge!"

With that he waddled to the big pot on the stove, going on his toes to reach the lid. Levi sprinted over, gently nudging him away.

"Let me get it, Eren", he murmured. He didn't want him to get any burns or even worse, pull the whole pot over his head. It looked heavy and Levi wouldn't let something happen to him again.

Taking a ladle he stirred the contents of the pot, warily eyeing the gooey mixture. And people ate that? Well, he had to try first, surely it can't be this bad if Eren didn't complain. He took a scoop, careful not to take too much, given that he already had eaten enough to still his hunger.

They went back to the dining room, Levi telling Eren to wait for him at the table. Going back to the kitchen he quickly put away the pots and pans so Carla wouldn't have to do it later, got a spoon and fork for Eren and a small plate. When he came back with the utensils he saw that Eren's mother had joined them, looking at Eren with a confused look. Once she heard him enter she directed her gaze at him.

"Levi, is it true that you promised Eren he could eat your breakfast?"

Lowering the plates and cutlery onto the table he told her what he had told Eren. He didn't get what the fuss was about, it was just food. Carla listened carefully, thinking about it for a few minutes before sighing.

"Okay...but just this once, alright? And Levi, please don't mention this to your father." She looked at him with a pleading look, and even if he never planned on doing so, now he was determined to never let him know about this.

"I promise."

"Levi, what's this?" Small fingers pointed to a bowl full of yellow fruit, cut into small squares.

"That's pineapple. It's really sweet and delicious but be careful not too eat too many of them or your mouth will sting."

"And these?"

"Those are bananas. They are really soft and sweet."

"Oh, I see! And these?"

Carla watched her son interact with the raven boy. It was endearing to finally see him interact with another child, even if it was a kid younger than himself. She couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Levi's face scrunching up once he put the porridge in his mouth. After all, it was a rather bland taste.

"Levi, dear, how about you put in some fruits in there? I'm sure it will improve the taste."

Looking somewhat sheepish at being caught making a grimace at their food Levi just nodded, putting in some of his favorite fruits. It did taste better.

A soft smile spread across the maid's face as she watched him eat the porridge with a smile. It has been a while since he saw him this at ease. Turning to her son she couldn't help but laugh when she saw his stuffed mouth, filled with every unknown exotic fruit he could find on the table.

"Careful Eren, you might choke!" A worried Levi called out. Forgotten was the porridge as he worriedly watched Eren chew through too many pieces at once.

The maid laughed even louder. Her laughter rang loud and clear through the room, a jolly sound.

Finally, she thought.

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