Sorry for the late update guys ^^" I just started another job and things have been quite hectic because of that ^^"

The interaction between Eren and Levi will start next chapter. Also Mikasa will be making an appearance soon ;)

"Eren tried to kill himself." There was just something about that statement that just didn't sit well with Levi. He couldn't really put his finger on it, but something was off and not knowing what, was frustrating him to no end. Unfortunately all his thinking lead to no solution, just a gigantic headache pulsating behind his closed eyelids. A heavy sigh escaped his lips – alerting his partner to his troubled state of mind – as he tried to make sense of the words displayed on the computer screen in front of him. Being the good partner that he was, Erwin just had to ask what was plaguing him.

"There is just something about the brat's statement that doesn't make sense."

"You mean about Eren killing that man? Do you doubt that it was self-defense?"

"No of course not!" The raven-haired male snapped. "I have troubles with Armin's part. I mean the kid is too much of a scared cat to lie to the police and defiantly not about something like that. But there was something wrong with the brat's reaction to it." Since Levi had grew up on the streets, he had developed the ability to instinctively tell whether someone was telling the truth or not. And while Erwin grew up in a perfect lovable home, he could read the human body like an open book. It was an ability that came quite in handy whenever he tried to manipulate someone in giving a full confession.

Brows furrowed in concentration (quite the sight to see in the blonds' case) it took a while before Erwin spoke and even then his words were slow and deliberate as if thinking them over one last time before speaking them. "All throughout his explanation, Eren kept looking at the floor or his hands because he was too afraid – no, not afraid – too ashamed to look us in the eyes. Yet when Armin told us about the attempted suicide, he looked away… Like he wanted nowhere to be near the other because he knew that a lie was being told? You're right! There is more to that suicide story than that Eren wants people to know."

Levi looked his partner straight in the eyes so that the other knew he was dead-serious when he asked the following question. "Are we going to confront him about it?" The raven-head had a really good idea about what happened back then. "The brat had killed off one of Wilkin's men and everyone knows that he's one hell of a vindictive bastard…" He didn't continue with his sentence but he was thinking something along the lines of George Wilkins taking revenge on a certain 9 year old by throwing him off a cliff.

Like always Erwin was quite quick to catch on to the other male's thoughts. "But Eren survived against all odds… Maybe he threatened the boy's family? It would explain Eren's reluctance to talk. Or… Well I might just come out and say it… Eren is the son of Grisha Yeager." Narrow eyes widened when the shorter male heard that bit of information. I've always wondered why Wilkins would go after the son of his most trusted doctor. Unless…"

"Unless Grisha joined his gang to keep Eren save after the failed attack on his life!" Levi finished for the blond and Erwin nodded to show that that was exactly what he was thinking as well. "Grisha joined the gang in 2006, a year after Eren's supposedly suicide. It would make sense…"

"But does Eren knows that his dad is part of the same gang that tried to kill him?" Blue eyes were serious while the blond was thinking over his own question. "It might also be that Grisha made that deal behind his family's back and that Eren is keeping his mouth shut because he is afraid that Wilkins might go after his family… Maybe, just maybe that boy is the key we need to finally bring Wilkins to justice!" Erwin was completely serious when he said that and it caused shivers to run down Levi's back. His partner and friend could be a formidable foe when challenged and not one who gave up without a fight.

At least not when it came to George – fucking – Wilkins! That man and his gang had been suspects in a high number of their cases when they still worked in the Major Crimes Unit and each and every time they walked out the door because the evidence disappeared or witnesses who quickly changed their statements. It was frustrating! In the end the both of them had gotten themselves fired just so that they could go after that bastard and his little crew of assholes in a less legal manner. So far they hadn't found any conclusive evidence yet and they were forced to take on other cases as well.

"Are you really seriously considering using a brat as bait?" Levi asked while sweat dropping. He had seen Hanji in obsessive moods before but they paled when it came to Erwin. It was almost scary to see…

"Of course not! What kind of asshole do you take me for?" The larger male looked nearly insulted. "I was actually going to bring the kid on board of our little agency. Before the signed the rent-contract I did a little back-ground check on them with the help of Petra. That's when I noticed that Eren studies Criminology at collage. Now we might be getting a little bit understaffed so we could use someone who could help us out with filling the paperwork. This way, we have another extra set of hands while we can keep an eye on the boy and he profits as well. Not only does he have a part-time job once again, he can also get some experience in real life."

By that time the shorter male felt like banging his head on his desk. Was Erwin really being serious, because he refused to babysit the brat just because he could lead them to Wilkins. And then he thought of something else: everywhere the brat went, his blond friend followed… "Please tell me that you don't plan to invite that blondie as well."

"Off course not!" For once Erwin actually looked scandalized. "He's studies literature and has been bullied for most of his school life. He usually let people hit him because he didn't want to fight back. Eventually Eren had to bail him out, time after time again. So no… I'm not going to put someone like him in such a dangerous postion."

"But you are willing to put Eren in it?" An eyebrow rose as Levi couln't help but think that his partner might have a soft spot for the smaller blond.

"It's different with him. He's a fighter… fast on his feet, and he used to get arrested for getting into fights. I'm more than convinced that he can take quite care of himself. Besides you should have seen him talk about his passions, the fire in his eyes is something I haven't seen in a long time. Yes, he's quite special if you ask me. And besides you care about the brat, don't bother denying it. I think that you don't mind babysitting him as much as you think you do. You – my friend – are absolutely fascinated by Eren."

"I'm not!" The black-haired male shouted but even as he said those words he realized that they weren't so true as he like himself to believe. Seriously of all the people to get interested in, it just had to been a teenage brat with a past and anger issues. "Shit." This time Erwin didn't reply but the grin on his face said enough. "Just go get the brat so when can get everything over." If Levi had been sporting a headache before, now it had grown into a pounding mess trying to split his end in two.

"You'll thank me later. Please don't kill yourself while I'm away." The blonde's hearty laugh could be heard even as the door closes and he walked up the stairs. The black-haired male stayed behind contemplating ways to kill his partner without anything tracing back to him. His thoughts were interrupted by the shrill sound of the telephone ringing.

"Smith's Private Investigations bureau, Levi Ackerman speaking. How can I help you?"

"Hello mister Ackerman, this is Nicole Harrigan. This morning one of my paintings got stolen this morning and I would like to hire some detectives to bring it back to me."

'A stolen painting…Seriously?' Levi thought as he rolled his eyes. Couldn't it be something more exiting? "Have you contacted the police yet miss? Because theft is something that should always be reported to them."

"It's mrs. actually. And no, I haven't contacted them yet. In fact, I don't plan on it. It's a painting that probably isn't worth a penny and it's has more a personal significance for me than anything else. That's why I want detectives and not policemen. Those pigs never learned the meaning of subtlety." The woman on the other end of the line scoffed and the short male had to suppress a snort of his own. Did this bitch expect him to be subtle? And apparently she never heard of the fact that the two detectives used to be part of those 'pigs' as well.

'Grr stupid rich bitch…' Levi couldn't help but think. He hadn't seen her but he already hated her. This was going to be an wonderful case (note sarcasm there). "Al right mrs Harrigan my partner and me will be over in about an hour. Can you give the address?"

He noted the address down on a piece of paper and just as he hung up, his partner and the brat walked in. "Get ready people, we have a case." He took the scrap of paper and his keys before leaving the office, expecting the others to follow his lead.

TBC

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