Hanji gladly accepts the now beaming boy, settling him onto her waist as Erwin and I take lead in following Nanaba. "I've told Nanaba about Eren and that he is being called Hanji's son, she knows of who Eren is, but hasn't told the others so, his secret is safe.

I nod my head, turning slightly to get a good look at my Brat who is whispering to a giggling Hanji. Turning my head I 'tch' at their girly antics and carry on with the matter at hand.

We make it to the Library quickly, but still have at least 4 cadets tag on, who were on their way. When entering we are met with nearly 40 cadets, our squad, and the previous squad are all waiting. Nanaba speaks up to the soldiers, "We are saved, and the commanders have a way of getting us home." All the cadets give hoots and hug each other, a few are in tears.

"If everyone is here we should get moving immediately." Nobody speaks up so Nanaba turns to Eren and Hanji, "Please Squad Commander Hanji, and Eren, lead us home."

Hanji and Eren both smile at each other, before Hanji let's Eren down, "Follow me, Comrades, to safety, we will ride." Eren turns marching out the room, which causes many giggles and laughs to arise. I am the first to follow Eren making sure to stay as close as possible without disturbing his soldier march. This little boy marches us right through the castle and into the tunnel. Many cadets are reluctant, but upon seeing Eren march down the tunnel, they too follow happily.

"Captain Levi, thank you for saving us." Says Nanaba who has jogged up to my side from back in the formation. "Of coarse, you are all soldiers, plus, Hanji said you held important samples for her." Nanaba is stunned at first before realizing and pulling a collection of vials from her rut sack's pocket, "Yup, we have those to." She laughs.

Eren turns around abruptly almost causing Nanaba to stomp on him, but I pick him up just in time. "Why did you stop Eren?" Eren yawns and reaches for me, I forgot how much of a Brat he actually is, but still position him on my back.

Nanaba 'Awes' at us, stating that her ship will sail tonight, or whatever. I roll my eyes as I hear Hanji say something similar to that. We reach the trap door and I open it first stepping out into the dark meadow. Lighting a torch, I realize we only have the horses we brought originally. Commander Erwin seems to realize this also and starts to calculate in his head, I know that look. Once all the cadets are out of the tunnel and the door is closed, Erwin speaks, "Soldiers, Double up on horses, try to make the loads light, heaviest with lightest, please hurry, we are vulnerable." The cadet's immediately start pairing up with one another. Eren has fallen asleep on my back, he was so silent I nearly forgotten his existence. Erwin Walks up to me, "Shall I take the boy while you take someone a bit heavier?" It was less than a question forcing me to hand my sleeping Brat over to Erwin, Eren stays asleep as Erwin walks to his horse, and Hanji jumps on his horse also cradling her arms around Erwin and Eren like a seatbelt, they look like a family, a family is what the brat really needs.

I am pulled from my thoughts when Petra suddenly grasps my arms, "May we ride Captain?" Asks my squad member. I nod silently, she always was a bit clingy, and I wish she'd go with Oluo who is glaring at me right now. Once everyone is settled in, we start to ride out, a bit more slow not wanting to exhaust the horses who are a\carrying heavy loads. From in front I can see Eren turn and search the formation before his bright eyes land on Petra and I. I smile slightly at Eren but he glares at me, before turning around and ignoring me. I grip the reins on the horse, which also pulls Petra and I closer, she giggles, but I don't know why.

We are all let into the walls upon arrival and ride through the dark town towards the survey corps base. Dismounting the horses, they are brought to the stables and refreshed by a few cadets that are waiting up for our arrival.

I move to find Eren, but he is holding hands with Erwin and Hanji as they swing him back and forth; His laugh echoes beautifully over the courtyard. Cadets are moving to get inside around me, yet I can't seem to move as I watch Eren swing away, out of grasp, at the last moment he turns back to me and stops laughing. Tearing his hands from Erwin and Hanji's, he sprints as fast as his little legs can carry him, right into my arms. I lift him kissing his cheek and holding him as close as possible.

"Don't let me go Levi, ever." Demands my small brat. I start to walk back to our room without hesitation. All the soldiers have since left, including Erwin and Hanji. Leaving Eren and I make our way across the yard. "Levi, do you Love me?" Questions the young boy. I sigh before deciding to be honest, "I Love you dearly Eren, and you know this." Eren smiles slyly at me, "Just wanted to hear you say it Levi." He gives me an adorable face and I scoff, his audacity is ridiculous.

We reach my room quickly and I decide that Eren and I should bathe first, so we do. I get him dressed in my shirt and I change into boxers as well. Lying down Eren cuddles deeply, the last thought that plagues my mind is simple, 'I hope nothing changes, I Love Eren Yeager.'

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I awake to feel a big furry animal in my bed, peaking under the covers; I see Eren has grown bigger than ever. His fur tickles my nose and stretches his long limbs. He pops open his beautiful bright eyes licking my face. I scrunch up my face but take the kisses he gives anyway. He tumbles from my bed, loudly thumping onto the ground and stretching further. He continues to stay a dog for nearly a month to come. He eats and grows a bit more everyday, it's crazy, I've asked him politely many times if he would change, but he gives me an angered growl every time.