Levi could care less about the whispers that were being exchanged between people within the court room. No doubt about his former so called 'deeds' and rumors that had spread about him throughout the years. He matched Erwin's gaze before pulling his head down.

Eren's eyes widened slightly when he saw Levi's long black horns poke out from his raven black hair. He could see Levi's fangs and cat-like eyes as well as his ears and nose slowly start to shift.

"It's been a while your majesty and Erwin of course..." Levi muttered as he looked up at the two men before him.

Eren looked around as a few people gasped at Levi's sudden reveal. He managed to spot Hanji and silently started begging her to help, even though he knew it wasn't necessary.

"Why have you returned after all these years and for this boy no matter?" The king asked, growing both curious and suspicious over the event.

Levi was silent for a long while as he became engulfed in his thoughts. After a while the king was growing impatient.

"Swords at the ready!" The king commanded as he watched Levi.

Levi's eyes went wide, quickly stepping in front Eren protectively as his tail appeared and rested gently on the brunet's head. He bared his fangs and narrowed his eyes at the two men as he let out a menacing snarl.

"You kill him you kill the only chance you have at defeating the dragons!" Levi shouted, "Look around... I bet Eren was the only one who managed to leave a scratch on the beast."

All the whispering and yelling was brought to a standstill when Levi spoke.

"He's right! Eren was the only one to injury the dragon." Jean chimed after a short while.

"Not just that but he was able to talk with it as well." Marco added.

"My lord if I may..." Hanji piped up, "I've known Levi for years and I know that he wouldn't lie about something like this. I for one agree with him..."

The whispers started back up short after Hanji spoke. It was just white noise to Eren and Levi as their gazes locked on each other. Levi's hard gaze softened as he looked straight into the brunet's sea-green eyes.

"I'm sorry Eren... I'm sorry I didn't get here in time... and if I die... I die beside you again..." Levi thought as a small smirk graced his lips.

Eren's body trembled ever so slightly as his tail appeared behind him. His gaze remained locked on the other dragon's that he had completely forgotten that other people surrounded them.

"Levi... I'm sorry... I'm sorry I was stupid enough to lose my cool and transform... this is all my fault..." Eren though as tears pricked in his eyes.

Levi let his tail entwine with Eren's as he kneeled down and wiped the stray tears away from the brunet's eyes. His heart ached at seeing the brunet like this.

"You're a dragon yourself, Levi?" The king asked after a long pause.

Levi looked up at the king and nodded.

"That's correct, sir." He answered.

"Then I've made my choice." The king answered almost immediately after Levi's answered.

. . . . . . . . .

After a long debt with some of the Lords, King Pyxis finally announced that Eren Jaeger and Levi were spared from their death sentences. Along with them being free, they were required to partake in the battle against the dragons as well as provide any information they seemed necessary. Levi, being a former knight, had to tell his remorseful tale once again to his former comrade and ruler. Being the oldest and more experiences between the two, Levi also taught the knights the best tactics used against the enemy.

It seemed like the kingdom had not just one but two saviors against the dragons, despite not having every person in the kingdom thrilled over having new and powerful allies.

Eren's training continued as the brunet progressed in his abilities more and more each day, however Levi couldn't help but feel a bit jealous as he watched the other soar through the sky. He wanted to soar right next to Eren and be able to chase the clouds with him but he couldn't... due to his disability: his left wing.

"Hey Levi..."

Levi looked up from his spot on one of the raised roots of the willow tree near the creek by the cave entrance. He rolled his eyes some before he glanced over at Eren, who was running up to him.

"Yeah Eren?" He asked before glancing over at the brunet.

"Hanji... she... she has a surprise for you." The brunet replied with a smile.

Levi raised an eyebrow at Eren before he stood up and started to follow the brunet.