A/n: mehhhhhhhh. I hope you enjoy. Different povs will probably only be used in important situations... Sowwie
Ps thanks guest for the kudos! And thanks risugaki for following! Sorry this chapter went up so late, my friend who usually reads it to make sure it's decent started school.
Payton pov
"Brat, get up," Levi said, shaking me. I rustled and opened my eyes, staring in his gray eyes.
"No," I groaned, laying back on Levi's chest. As I shut my eyes I realized how well we fit together, like puzzle pieces.
"Up," Levi said, picking me up and standing in the process. He set me on my feet and I wiped my eyes. I opened my mouth to argue, but was interrupted by my stomach growling. I blushed and bent over, grabbing my hair tie that fell off while we slept.
"If you can manage to hurry, ill get you some food," Levi said, brushing off the dust on his uniform. I stood straight and walked towards the exit, shuffling my feet as I tossed my hair in a ponytail. I mounted my horse as Levi stood next to me.
"I really appreciate last night," I whispered, blushing.
"I meant what I said," he said, looking deep in my brown eyes.
"And that was?" I asked, my brain still foggy. He started walking away, mounting us horse.
"You're cute for an idiot," he smiled and rode off. I sat, heart racing. I got Levi to smile, how many people can say that! I grinned and rode off towards the training grounds, preparing myself for this torture.
I was greeted by a guard, taking my horse. I walked on the familiar grounds, memories swirling around. I heard the instructor informing the kids about how they have to decide where they'll end tonight. He saw me across the walkway and stopped his speech.
"Today we have a surprise special guest, meet Payton Dramer. Member of Commander Erwin's squad and top student over the past 104 years," he said as I stood next to him. Rows of teens saluted me and I tipped my head in acknowledgement.
"Actually, I am now a part of the special operations squad and am here on official business from the commander. Will Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert meet me by the gates, that is all," I said, my voice ringing loudly. I saw the two of them walk towards the gate and I followed. I heard the instructor continue yelling and the two stopped, Mikasa leaning against the gate.
"Come on, we can't talk here," I said as the guard brought our horses. I mounted and try followed my lead, and I led us to the castle. After 30 minutes of nothing but the horses hooves we reached the castle. I yucky ties Phoenix and brought them to m y room. They awkwardly sat on the bed and I on the chair Levi left, facing them.
"Why are we here?" Mikasa asked, staring at me boldfaced.
"First off, I'm here to help unlike what the police brigade is doing. Secondly, I need you to trust me to help Eren," I said looking at each of them. They both seemed to relax a little at m words.
"What do you want to know?" Armin said, his voice quiet.
"Gown long have you known eren?" I asked, crossing my leg.
"Since I was a kid, eren and Mikasa stood up for me against bullies," Armin said as Mikasa tensed.
"You don't have to share anything that makes you uncomfortable, just a general time dram would work," I said, looking at Milasa.
"Kids, he adopted me as his sister," she spat, her voice rough.
"Mikasa she's just trying to help eren," Armin said.
"How about this, you answer all of my questions and ill answer yours," I said, leaning forward. Mikasa seemed more relaxed now and she looked at me.
"What's going to happen to eren if you guys don't get custody of him?" Mikasa asked, her eyes tearing up. I sighed and wiped my palms.
"I'm going to be blunt because they're no easy way to say this, he's going to get experimented on and then killed," I said, not looking at Mikasa directly.
"No," she whispered, clutching the scarf around her neck.
"What are you going to do?" Armin asked.
"We hope to do harmless experiments, and have him join our squad," I said putting a hand on Mikasas leg. "If it would make you comfortable, I will try and make sure you will be there," I said, looking in her eyes.
"I would appreciate that," she whispered.
"Come on, it's time for the trial, you'll be sitting near Hanje, remember her?" I asked leading them out.
"Yes," Mikasa and Armin said. As we walked down the steps I grimaced as Oluo called out.
"Hey Payton! Who's the rookies you got with cha!" Oluo yelled, taking a swig of beer.
"Screw off Oluo!" I yelled, leading us outside.
"Who was that?" Armin asked once the door was shut.
"That's Oluo, don't let him give you a hard time if you make it here," I said, mounting my horse. Lets get this over with, I thought and raced towards hq.
A/n: sorry so short, had to get this chapter done ASAP so the short trial could start!