A/N: Here's an explanation for how it started. Yay.
FROM SASHA TO ERWIN
Commander Erwin,
This letter writing idea I had is working out really well. I was wondering if it would be alright with you if I made it a sort of event or something? Like something we did a lot. I don't know it's just that…if any of us…kick off it might be nice for our friends to have some letters to read. That we wrote. You know.
I'm being horribly informal. I'm sorry. It's just that this makes me excited and nervous at the same time cause you know, people don't usually do this stuff unless they're not planning on being around for too long.
Sometimes I can't stop thinking about when I'll go. Like, go go. I try to be optimistic but it's just so hard, especially after Marco. That really tore Jean up. It tore me up too, honestly, but I didn't want to make a big deal about it since we weren't really that close. It's just weird seeing someone your age die and thinking that maybe fifteen, sixteen years is all you get and then your time is up.
That got heavy fast. I don't mean to be depressing, I really don't. My thoughts look more solemn on paper than they do coming out of my mouth. I can't write worth anything to start with so I'm wondering why I'm the one to lead this letter thing.
What would you think, though? Going back to the topic at hand, that is. Would you think that's something you wouldn't mind the squad members doing? Sorry again that this letter is so long. You can write me back and leave it at my door or give it to me at meal time. No hurry!
Thank you for putting up with me,
Sasha Braus, 104th Training Graduate
FROM ERWIN TO SASHA
Sasha, I think it's a great idea to have the troops write letters to one another. I, however, am not the one you need approval from. I enclosed your letter to me along with this one for you to give to Corporal Levi to read over. He is the one with the final say on squad matters.
All the best, -Erwin Smith
FROM SASHA TO LEVI
Dear Corporal Levi,
Would you mind taking a look at my proposal to continue the letter writing day as a consistent activity? I originally sent it to Commander Erwin but he told me that your the one in charge of all the squad things. Would you mind taking a look?
Thank you in advance and I hope you have a good day,
Sasha Braus, 104th Training Graduate
FROM LEVI TO SASHA
That's fine.
-Levi
FROM SASHA TO LEVI
Thank you so much Corporal Levi! I'll start putting it into action right away!
FROM LEVI TO SASHA
Your enthusiasm is unnerving; too bad you aren't like that when it comes to cleaning. And speaking of "your", you used the wrong form of it in your previous letter. Tisk tisk. Better brush up that grammar before you start writing love letters.
I have work to do now. Hopefully you don't have any more questions because I don't have any more time to answer them. Have a good day.
-Levi
FROM SASHA TO ERWIN
Commander Erwin,
It's a go on the letters! Do you mind if I make the announcement at breakfast tomorrow? I want to get started right away.
-Sasha Braus, 104th Training Graduate
FROM ERWIN TO SASHA
Sasha,
I'm not surprised. Levi has always had a sentimental streak. Make sure to write his letter first.
Breakfast tomorrow is alright with me.
Before I forget, in your initial letter you mentioned your fear of death. I want you to know that it's natural for you to feel that way. It doesn't make you a coward. In fact, it makes you stronger because you are aware that it is a weakness of yours that you can fight to overcome.
You are a valuable soldier to the Survey Corps. I wasn't your commander when Marco passed away but I express my deepest condolences to you. It's unsettling and scary to see a fellow squad member go down, especially one that is so young.
I want to assure you that you are not alone. Many of my men have expressed this sense of impending doom, but it is these men, it is you, who will contribute to surpassing this fear and prevailing over the titans. It is my duty as a commander to assure you that your role is important and is more than an occupation. You, Sasha, are a pioneer, and I have every reason to believe that you will live to see the ocean with the rest of the 104th graduates.
Now, write your letters and share your hearts with one another, but do not think for a second that this is the last time you will speak to your friends. Instead, open yourselves up so that you may have a foundation to grow old on, and be bonded together until you pass on of old age.
-Erwin Smith
A/N: I'm pretty much writing this for my own enjoyment but I'd still like to hear your thoughts. My main goal is to keep it in character. Other than that, it's mostly fluff, which I need after my other Levi fanfic. Anyway, see you next water time.