Author: Apologies for not updating this story in ages; Uni life is busy as all hell. Hopefully will get the next chapter out in a few weeks. Enjoy!
Eren lay awake, his body gently trembling in the tight embrace of the creature he shared the vast bed with. He had been trying to accept his fate for the past three hours; his heart panged longingly at the rays of sun that seeped through the top of the curtains. But he knew that a promise was a promise, he'd tried and failed to escape and now, with only one more night to go, he had to accept it. He would become a vampire and live with Levi for eternity.
Gently turning around, Eren looked deep into Levi's resting face. He was handsome it was true and though he was constantly moody or smug, something in that still heart cared for him. Timidly, Eren wrapped his arms around the vampire's torso, his skin was cold, but refreshingly so; and he shut his eyes, turning away from the sunlight.
To say that Hanji was in a poor state would be an understatement; her fingernails had been pulled out, her face was battered and swollen and her ears were ringing.
"I guess," she winced as Mikasa drew back to take another punch, "when it comes to Eren you'll do anything." Thwack. Hanji's vision wobbled threateningly as the teen snarled, "Where is he or I'll slice off your hand."
"He's alive," she grinned, "and safe-" a blow to the stomach.
"THAT DOES NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION!" Mikasa bellowed, and Hanji felt a twinge of fear as she prepared herself for another assault.
"Mikasa, that's enough" Erwin called from the darkness, but the girl still threw the punch before storming away from the scientist and straight to Erwin. "This bitch will give me Eren's location if I have to kill her-" "Killing her is a weak threat, besides without her to lead us to the vampires we have nothing." With another glare in Hanji's direction, Mikasa stormed out, the door slamming behind her.
"So now its just you and me" Hanji sighed, letting her head roll back. She knew her life would be preserved if she told him, but one night still had to pass before she would permit them to leave.
"I am somewhat surprised," Erwin stated after a few minutes of silence, "someone like you, a scientist, excelling in all subjects…and you turn to the enemy side, for what?"
Closing her eye's she smiled, he could never understand. "My old friend, curiosity is a beautiful and frightening thing, those who are brave enough to pursue it are fools. I am one of those fools."
Levi opened his eyes to a tufted of hair under his chin and a warm body against his chest. He smiled slightly as he rubbed the boys bare back; he was so deliciously warm that the knock at the door came as an unpleasant disturbance.
"Master" a voice spoke timidly, "Your uncle is here." Levi growled low, removing the boy from his arms as he got off the bed. Throwing the door open he looked out; only Petra stood there, her yellow eyes wide with fear.
"My my my…" Kenny's voice drawled behind him, "he certainly looks delicious, seems you've had a few bites already." Spinning round Levi snarled as Kenny ran his finger down Eren's neck. In a flash Levi had his uncle pinned on the ground.
"How dare you touch what's mine." he hissed, hand grasping the older vampire's throat in a grip that would have forced a humans head from its shoulders. Kenny simply laughed, before throwing Levi off as if he was a fly. "Now Levi, I should at least be allowed a taste of this human-" but before he could even reach the bed, Eren's eyes shot open, shining with fear as he scrambled away.
Instinctively, Eren's eyes darted to Levi for protection and moved to his side, suddenly feeling very exposed and vulnerable. The tension in the room was palpable and the air seemed to turn painfully cold despite the windows being locked shut.
"What do you want?" Levi glared, his teeth elongating at the thought of another vampire taking Eren. A sneer graced Kenny's lips as he took a step forward, "I'm here for the celebrations, after all they are tomorrow night and it would be rude not thank the host and his bride."
Eren visibly flinched at the growl that came from Levi's mouth; was this custom? He had no idea, but all he knew was that he never wanted to be near the vampire in the other corner of the room.
"Well you've arrived, now leave me chambers." Levi hissed, and with a cackle, his uncle did. Turning, Levi grabbed Eren by the wrist getting his full attention. "You will never leave my side as long as he here; understand?" He didn't really have to give the order, Eren had no intention of ever going near him.
The sun had risen by now; at least it should be if her counting had been accurate. Hanji's head lolled up and saw a very blurry figure standing over her.
"Good morning Mikas- HACK" nothing like a punch in the stomach to get you up in the morning. The girl had stopped asking her where Eren was; it seemed harming her was Mikasa's new idea of stress relief.
"Keep punching me like that" she wheezed, "and I may just forget where he is." A fist came dangerously into view as Mikasa snarled, "Tell me. Now."
Eren pulled at the garment he was wearing; it was so tight and why was it so much like a dress? Oh wait, he remembered, many of the previous brides were female; at least Petra had modified it to have trousers and a long train rather than have as a dress.
Staring at his hands Eren couldn't believe he was doing this; only a week ago he's been happy, free and enjoying the late August sunshine with his sister and mother… "Mum" he whispered, fighting back the tears, "I'm so sorry." But there was no turning back; this costume was heavy enough and who knew how many vampires there were in the castle, he'd be eaten alive. The dark curtain in front of him had no holes or gaps to peek through; but he could hear music, it was ominous and had an odd beat. But what else did he expect from a vampire wedding? Suddenly the music stopped and curtain began to rise; his life would change forever tonight.