Author's note: There is an OC in here but he will not be important. I just wanted to add this trope of a character. Also i'm updating a lot right now because this semester is starting to rev up and its getting harder. So updates will be weird…
Shout out: Thank you to Shauna Flynn for reviewing! I love to hear from you guys. Do you guys even like shoutouts…?
"Do you really think that's a good idea? Letting one of our strongest leave on a mission with no backup? Sir, I understand you have faith in her, but that is just crazy." There goes Jean defending her again. Mikasa was getting tired of this game.
"Jean, stand down. Our commanding officer has given me a task and I will not turn him down. I have no right. I will go out for the survey corps with speed." Her strong voice left no room for debate. Why she just accepted this task was beyond anyone in attendance. The captain had just asked her to ride out one way and scout a Titan nest they believe is growing but why her? Why alone. He doesn't even asked ranked officers this steep of a task.
"Sir, if I may?" Everyone's head snapped right to a very unlikely voice.
"Levi?" Mikasa could tell Eren did not like Levi stepping in right before he was able to.
"Sending anyone by themself is sending them to death. At least send someone to watch her back. I don't feel like losing another squad member." His eyes gave away nothing and didn't spare the girl a glance.
"Oh? And are you volunteering?" A shake of the head.
"No. I don't have time for something like that. Send someone else." Mikasa visibly deflated slightly.
'Why would I think he would want to be close to me?" Only Eren caught her sad look.
"I will go with her!" Another player adding to a growing conversation. A small boy, frail looking. Shorter than anyone else in line.
"Who are you?" Levi did not look impressed.
"Uhh…. I'm a new recruit… Tony is the name." His voice shook. You could tell his was the first time he had used it against a superior.
"Wonderful now she isn't alone. You two will leave in a week. Get to know each other and train some before you leave. That is all dismissed." Mikasa's head whipped to the younger looking boy.
"Why did you volunteer for a suicide mission? Do you want to die?" she wasn't trying to be mean, she was just so confused.
"I…. uh.. I don't know…" His head fell and she could tell he was on the verge of tears.
"It was nobel of you to ask to go with me, but I don't think you are on par with me. You might end up slowing both of us down." She really didn't want to hurt his feelings, but in a situation of life or death she had to make hard calls.
"I understand, but i will still have to go with you no since i have been approved by Ewin. I'm sorry Ms. Ackerman." Oh she hated that.
"No kid.. Just call me Mikasa." They nodded and agreed to meet later to go over their skills and plans for the mission. Never knowing two pairs of sharp eyes were watching them from the shadows.
*1 week later*
It was getting late in the day and closer to the time when Mikasa was suppose to get going with Tony. Yet he was nowhere to be found. She told him to meet her near the barn to get their horses and get going. She hears movement behind her. They weren't trying to sneak up on her so she assumed it was Tony finally showing up.
"It's about time. Where…." Her words died when she saw Levi standing there in gear with all the needed supplies with him for a mission. "I'm sorry sir I didn't know you were also sent on a mission leaving today. I'm just waiting for my partner."
"He isn't coming" This raised an eyebrow. "He was training by himself and seems to have hurt himself. So he elected me to go with you in his place. I don't understand why a non ranked officer was allowed to tell me what to do, but that's how it is. So, get your stuff together and lets be off." Mikasa was stupidly frozen to her spot not understanding what she was hearing.
"Sir, i just saw officer Tony not too long ago. He was in good condition then. Are you saying he injured himself enough to miss this mission within a day?"
"That exactly what i'm saying. Now hurry or i will leave without you. It's bad enough i'm stuck on this mission i don't want to be gone any longer than necessary."
'Still blunt as always i see.' heaving a sigh Mikasa swung onto her horse and move to the entrance of the camp. 'A two week journey with him shouldn't be that bad. I did live with him before. I mean that was years ago but he can't be that different. Then again i am very different than i was before. What am supposed to do with him?' She hadn't noticed in her panic that Levi was glancing at her every minute and having the same panic in his mind.
'Great just great. I swear that boy owes e big time for this. He wasnt even hurt."
*2 Hours ago*
"Please sir take my place!" Tony was on the ground begging the much stronger man in front of him.
"You idiot. You were the one that offered this. Why did you do that if you were going to chicken out last minute?" Levi was seeing red. He had just sat down to have his afternoon tea when this small boy basically crawled to him asking for help.
"Sir please. I have my own reasons, but you're the only one i can go to! Ms. Mikasa shouldn't be out there by herself but can't go! I don't trust anyone else to have her back. It's just like she said i would just slow her down… but you can keep up with her!"
'I need to push my own feelings aside for now. Mikasa needs strong backup, better than me… Levi is the man for the job.'
*Present*
'The brat had a point, but why me. Why do i have to be one of humanity's strongest. All I want, all i've ever wanted is a quiet life with my tea.' Even though Levi didnt want to be on this, in his eyes, pointless mission; he would be lying if he sad hanging out with Mikasa again was a bad thing. He looked over to the female soldier who could probably rival him. They had started moving with him trailing slightly behind her. Her body has grown curves he would have never known she was capable of. No longer did her old hold kid like wonder. Here hair still reflected the light ever so slightly, giving it a red tint. He would never tell anyone about the nights when the small good couldn't sleep and he pet her hair and stayed with her every night so she could sleep. The feelings he had back then for her were still around but they have changed slightly into something else. He felt the need to be closer to her and protect her like always, but there was something else.
He would never admit it could be something closer to romantic feelings, but that doesnt mean he didnt understand that was exactly what was going on.
"...Fuck."
*TBC*
Author's note: Went to an event and had to look good with fake nails and everything, soooo if my typing is even worse than before thats why. Literally can't type anymore… but the show must go on! Also, i like knowing what my readers want so comment or pm me. If you have an idea for the direction of the story lmk. If you want to be a beta reader for me too, yes please. Finally; I have other stories i was working on and i'm wondering if i should bring them back?
