Author's Note: And the smut chapter is here! I know it's not as graphic as I normally write them, but its a new style I'm trying where it's a lot more tender and romantic, even erotic, rather than just graphic smut. ALSO, Head's up! Starting Feb 1st, there may not be any updates until Feb 5th. Due to errands, plus on the 4th I'm going to see A Dog's Purpose! ALSO, a scene in this chapter reflects how I differ Mikasa from Asuna.
Level Eight:
Love
It was evening, players in inns celebrated the fact the Safe Zone was once again safe, while whispers and murmurs spread, wondering how and why a player hacked the system.
What was her motive? What was she trying to prove? What drove her?
"If you think about it...", Armin said, the group sitting at the table. "It makes sense. Any type of person could have logged on to Sword Attack Online. Sadistics, perverts...even psychopaths", he said.
"So you're saying Annie...", asked Rubi.
"It's unknown if she was some serial killer in the real world. Perhaps not, perhaps...since she knows she's stuck in this game, all of her homicidal thoughts could no longer stay thoughts. There's no law in a game, killing isn't even frowned upon", Armin replied.
"She didn't expect to get caught...", Mikasa added.
"But why go to such extremes as hacking the game? She could kill any player in a non safe zone", Eren pointed out.
"She could...but not without them putting up a fight. She doesn't seem to want a challenge, she's just blood thirsty. She comes to the safe zone because its easy kills...", Rubi said.
"I'm just glad she's locked up", Armin admitted.
Once it got later, everyone turned in. Mikasa and Eren were still awake though. They were in Mikasa's room.
"Mikasa, what's up?", asked Eren softly. She had asked he follow her to her room. Mikasa blushed a bit, looking at him.
She didn't say anything at first, as she then went to slip part of her top down her shoulder. Eren blushed, and even froze.
"Mikasa...what...", he started, but she suddenly kissed him. Eren turned red, but then relaxed returning the passionate kiss.
Mikasa's lips pressed firmly against his, as she kissed him more aggressivly, gripping his shoulders.
"Mmmm...Eren...", she mused, her eyes were different tonight. There was such a yearning in them. Eren gazed into them.
"Mikasa...are you...", he started, seeing her remove her top.
"Eren...as long as we're trapped in this game, any day one of us could get killed...so please, before we miss the chance...", Mikasa leaned in closer to him.
"I want you...if only just tonight...", she whispered. Eren felt his heart skip a beat, realizing. His body tensed but in excitement.
"Mikasa...", he kissed her then, as he ran his hand through her hair, causing her to blush.
Mikasa took his hand, and guided it down to one of her breasts. Eren turned red, tensing, but as soon as he heard her moan, and the look of bliss on her face, he relaxed.
"Eren...", Mikasa whispered, as she slipped her bra off. Eren kissed her deeper, and lowered her onto the bed.
He removed his own shirt, as he kissed her neck then, cupping her breast. Mikasa moaned out a bit louder, clutching a handful of sheets, her body tensing in pleasure.
The couple continued into the night, the only light in the room was from the full moon outside.
The room was soon filled with constant loud moans from Mikasa, the bed began shaking hard, as Eren started to groan deeply.
They were both completely undressed at this point, under the covers as Eren thrusted into her. Mikasa's nails dug into his back, her eyes shut tightly in pleasure as she cried out, her breathing becoming labored.
"E-Eren...!", she cried out, moaning louder and louder. Eren's heart skipped a beat each time she cried out his name, as he watched her, studying her beautiful face.
She was in complete bliss from pleasure, totally relaxed, forgetting about the real world, even if just for a moment.
The yearning in her eyes was so intense. And Eren felt the same way. "Mikasa...!", he groaned, feeling himself get close, thrusting faster.
Mikasa cried out loudly then, her legs suddenly stretched out a bit, feeling her back start to arche.
"E-Eren..! I'm...!", she suddenly was unable to form words as she moaned out loudly in pleasure, reaching her climax.
Eren released inside her at the same time, growling deeply, a sound that turned Mikasa on. He gasped for breath at the same time as her.
Mikasa panted deeply for air, recovering from her intense orgasm, as Eren collapsed beside her. Their breathing was labored, as Eren gently stroked her cheek.
"Mikasa...I didn't hurt you, did I?", he asked worriedly. "No...Eren, it was...amazing...", Mikasa replied breathlessly.
She cuddled rested her head on his chest, cuddling close to him, her breathing remaining heavy. Eren stroked her bare shoulder, kissing her hair.
"Mikasa...", he said. "Yes?", asked Mikasa softly.
"Will you marry me...?", Eren asked then. Mikasa smiled softly. She managed to lift herself up a little so she was looking at him.
"Yes...", she replied, her eyes expressing such happiness. Eren smiled, and pulled her close as they kissed softly.
"I love you so much, Mikasa...", Eren breathed. "I love you too Eren...I want this more than anything", Mikasa replied.
Eren blushed, as he stroked her hair, as she lay on top of him, her breasts pressing firmly against his chest, as they gazed longingly into each other's eyes.
Mikasa smiled a bit more then. She then kissed him deeply. Eren blushed, returning the kiss. "Mmmm...let's keep going", Mikasa moaned. Her voice turned him on all over again, and they went made love two more times that night.
When morning came, the two lay in bed. Mikasa was resting her head on Eren's chest, listening to his heartbeat. They had a white sheet over them, their clothes on the floor.
Mikasa slept soundly exhausted, and so did Eren.
"Eren! Mikasa! It's 11!", Rubi said loudly, as she opened their bedroom door without knocking. She froze then, seeing them. They didn't even wake, both too tired.
Rubi didn't say a word, a scarred look on her face, as she slowly closed the door. "Okaaay...that image is going to haunt my nightmares...", she muttered.
She shook her head, but at the same time she smiled, happy for Mikasa.
When Eren and Mikasa were finally awake, they had got a shower and dressed, and were eating breakfast with Armin and Rubi.
"So, I heard word from the MP that those Beta Centipedes are on the loose now", Armin alerted them. "What?!", asked Eren.
"Because she was the one controlling them, and we took that power away, now those things have gone rogue, and are attacking random cities close by", Armin explained.
"They want all members to meet them at the inn to discuss what to do about this", Rubi added. Eren and Mikasa exchanged glances.
"Okay, we better go meet them", Mikasa said.
As the group walked down town to the inn, Rubi suddenly nudged Mikasa. Mikasa blinked.
"Miki, you fox...!", Rubi teased then, giving a look.
"What are you talking about, Rubi?", asked Mikasa, not getting it at first.
"I'm talking about you and Eren", Rubi grinned. Mikasa instantly turned red.
"Y-You heard us?!", she cried. "Thankfully, no, but I did see you two this morning", Rubi replied.
Mikasa turned more red. "You sure you didn't hear us?", she asked. Rubi blinked. "Huh...I always did think you were a loud one", she teased.
"Rubi!", Mikasa hissed, she wasn't surprised Rubi was teasing though.
"Soooo how was it, sis?", Rubi asked.
Mikasa remained very red, frowning a bit. "It was...amazing", she said, looking down, a small smile appearing. Rubi smiled then.
"I'm glad you're happy...", she said. "Well...actually sis...Eren asked me to marry him", Mikasa confessed then.
Rubi paused. "HE WHAT?!", she bellowed. Eren and Armin froze, looking at the girls.
"Oi! JAEGER! You asked my precious sister to marry you, without even asking my permission first?!", Rubi collared him, grabbing the front of his shirt.
"Since when does someone even ask permission for that?!", asked Eren.
"Sis! I accepted, I really love Eren", Mikasa said.
Rubi glared at Eren. "Listen here Jaeger, you better treat my sister like a fucking QUEEN", Rubi snarled.
"I will!", Eren replied, as she tightened her grip on his shirt.
"Not a princess, a QUEEN", Rubi growled.
"I get it! Trust me, Rubi...I love Mikasa", Eren assured her. Mikasa blushed, smiling. Rubi glared at him still, but finally let him go.
"You better not fail", she growled. "Sis, why were you more angry about that then...", Mikasa began to ask.
"Because sex is a one time deal sometimes! Marriage is life!", Rubi replied. "Wait...you two had sex?!", Armin asked, totally in the dark.
Eren and Mikasa both turned red, not saying anything. The ground eventually made it to the inn, where the other members of the Scouts were, with Levi, Hanji and the rest.
"We can't attack the city with explosives, there's people there!", someone was protesting.
"What choice do we have? We'll never be able to take out all 30 of those bastards with just our swords", Levi growled.
"At the very least, they don't regenerate anymore so that does give us some help", Hanji said.
"What cities are they attacking?", asked Eren.
"Only two, and they're all close by", replied Hanji. "Have the players been evacuated?", asked Mikasa.
"Then what the hell are you waiting for?!", Mikasa demanded.
"Yes, but that's not the problem", Levi replied, looking annoyed with the team.
"What is then?", asked Eren. "The problem is members of this team are against using explosive items since there's in game people...", replied Hanji sighing.
Mikasa glared, looking at the team.
"Seriously?", she growled."They're still people...we can't just bomb them", someone said. Mikasa glared darkly.
She then exited for a few moments. They all waited, confused, when she suddenly came back in with an in game person.
"What are you doing?!", someone demanded, as Mikasa drew her blade.
Not saying anything, she slashed the in game person. He dissolved into pixels.
"Pathetic...we have REAL humans in this game, who are at risk of getting devoured by those giant insects, and you're hesitating for pixels?! Pixels that take the shape of humans and don't even feel pain or bleed?!", she snarled, angrily.
Everyone was silent, some looking ashamed.
"I don't care how real they appear to you, they aren't", Mikasa said firmly. "Mikasa's right. The longer we wait, those things may travel to safe zones", Eren agreed.
She truly was wiser than most of them. "And what about the areas where children players are?", added Rubi, agreeing.
"I know they seem like real people when you buy from their shops, but they're not", added Armin.
The people remained quiet. "Then it's settled. We're going to bomb those areas, exterminate the pests", Levi said.
The Scouts traveled to the first town that had the centipedes. It was an hour walk. "Good job back there, Ackerman", Levi said.
Mikasa blinked. "You know not to let your emotions blind you, that's the kind of solider we need", Levi explained.
"I just stated the obvious. We can't worry about in game people when we have real lives at stake", Mikasa replied.
During a break stop about half way there, Eren sat by Mikasa. "Hey...listen...", he said softly. "What is it, Eren?", asked Mikasa.
"It's pretty obvious we're going to be in this game for a long time yet. Our next floor is only floor 42", Eren said.
"I know...", Mikasa said softly. There was a worried look in her eyes, thinking of her mother. "I know you want to get back to your mom, but...if we don't take breaks once in a while, we'll never make it", Eren went on.
Mikasa looked at him. "What do you mean breaks?", she asked.
"I mean...I want to get permission from Levi, for you and me to...go on leave from all this for a few months. To just...get married and enjoy marriage life...", Eren replied.
Mikasa's eyes softened, as she slightly blushed.
"I know how much you want to get back, but...", Eren said.
"I want that too. Eren, when we ever do return to our world...we may not even be able to stay together. We live in different countries, and we're not even 18 yet. So...there will be a period in the real world where we'll be apart", Mikasa explained, having thought about all this.
Eren looked down. It was very true. The thought has indeed crossed his mind many times. In Sword Attack Online, Eren and Mikasa could live together. Physically touch each other.
They could be married and it wouldn't be frowned upon for their age.
But in the real world...they were just teenagers. Mikasa lived in Japan, and Eren lived in Germany. It was only because of this game they could meet.
And once they returned, they would be apart for a long while, until they were old enough to move out of their parents' homes.
"I know this is going to sound strange, Mika...but I'm glad we're trapped in this game. If it wasn't for it, we'd never meet...", Eren admitted.
Mikasa smiled softly. "I know...but, once we do get back...even if we are apart for a while, we'll find a way back to each other", Mikasa said.
Eren smiled. "We will, I promise you", he said. "And in the real world, I'll buy you a proper wedding ring", he added. Mikasa blushed, smiling.
She leaned in close, as the two kissed softly. Eren stroked her hair, pulling her close.
When the group continued on, they eventually made it to the town. There were several centipedes there.
"Okay...Hanji, Erwin and I will plant the bombs. The rest of you distract them", Levi ordered.
They all drew their swords. "We're ready", Eren said. They engaged their 3DM gear, and flew towards the giant centipedes.
Mikasa slashed one's head off quickly, blood splashing out. Eren slashed another in half, while Rubi flew up, slashing one down its middle, its body splitting in half.
Armin slashed at another's head off, glaring.
Levi dashed passed the four that had just been taken out, and planted the first explosive under five others.
He flew out of the way, slashing the heads off of three in a row, as the first bomb exploded, killing the five.
"Hanji! Plant the second one by those 3!", he ordered. "Got it!", Hanji flew at three, and planted the bomb.
Eren and Mikasa flew towards two centipedes that appeared from the forest. They flew over them, and took the slashed both heads off at the same time.
"You can tell those two have trained since the beginning together", Armin said, as he took down another.
The bomb exploded, taking out the three.
"They don't even have to talk, they just look at each other and know what tactic they're going for", added Rubi, as she stood her guard.
Another one appeared from the forest. "Mikasa!", Eren said, glaring. "I got it!", she assured him, flying towards it.
Eren flew down, and slashed all of its legs off. The monster collapsed loudly, the ground shaking.
Mikasa glared, and she flew down so fast she spun, and as she spun her sword slashed the centipede's back, being able to spin made the cut even deeper and more fatal.
Blood sprayed out, as Mikasa landed, glaring behind her at it. The creature was dead, as Erwin planted the third bomb next to five more.
Eren grinned at Mikasa's skill, as the third bomb exploded. The five centipedes collapsed.
"That's all of them here!", Levi confirmed. They all landed, taking a breath.
"Just one more town. The population should be smaller over there", Levi said.
"How far is this town?", asked Armin. "It's a long walk from here, so we'll camp tonight on the way", Hanji replied.
"If we don't take care of them, they'll travel to a safe zone, or god forbid breed", Levi added.
As the group continued through the forest, heading to the next town, it was getting warmer out.
Hearing her breathing go a bit heavy, Eren stopped. "Here, Mika", he flashed up his inventory screen, and gave her a bottle of cold water.
"Thanks, Eren...sorry I usually don't run out of breath this easy", she said softly, as she drank it.
"Don't apologize, that was the first time you did a battle stunt like that. It took a lot of your endurance", Eren assured her.
"That was really awesome", Armin added. Mikasa held Eren's hand as they continued.
"We'll camp here", Levi stopped then. As the group set up for camp, Mikasa and Rubi collected firewood with some of the others while Armin gathered some fruit and berries from the area.
Eren approached Levi. "Levi...I need to ask something", Eren said. Levi looked at him.
"Mikasa and I...are requested leave, for a few months", Eren said. "Leave for what?", asked Levi.
"We're going to get married, and we just need some time off to ourselves for a while. I love her, more than anything...and when we ever do get back to the real world, we may be separated so...", Eren explained.
Levi scoffed. "Spare me the sappy love details and just take 4 months", he answered. Eren blinked.
"Really?", he asked. "Yes, now go collect some firewood before I change my mind", Levi replied.
"Thank you sir", Eren said, grateful.
Author's Note: Tbh, when Asuna had this big issue with killing in game people, it ALWAYS pissed me off, and was what turned me off to her character. Will be updating soon!
