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Hello everyone. Happy New Year! And may this year be a whole lot better. I'm so excited about this story nearly being finished.

Enjoy!


New Years passed by swiftly. The twelve days of Christmas was a busy time for the Royal Family, but Levi tried his best to keep Eren out of it. Eren's time was getting closer and he was now 1 month away from giving birth. The prospect of this both excited him and scared him shitless.

After all Levi's nagging, Eren was pleased to find out that their Christmas love making had not effected Eren in the slightest. This being said, Levi had returned to his vow of not touching Eren until the pup was born.

With Mikasa either training or standing guard, and Armin helping Hanji with experiments, Eren was left to himself.

Petra occasionally found time to take him for walks around the Palace gardens, but there was little else he could do, save for reading in the library.

The cub was getting more and more restless by the day. Hanji had told him that after 8 months it was technically safe for the pup to be born, meaning that even though his due date was next month, the pup could come at anytime.

Many of the members of the council believed it was time for Eren to go into lockdown, allowing him to rest and save all his energy for the birth of an heir. Eren didn't want to go into lockdown. He was bored enough as it is outside of it.

He could imagine himself going insane being locked in a room with the windows closed, restricted to the bed until he fulfilled his 'duty' as an Omega. It made him sick.

Levi had been keeping himself busy, wanting to get as much work done as possible before the birth, leaving Eren to find ways to entertain himself without putting himself in danger. If the last few months had anything to say about that then it was clear he was a magnet for danger, meaning both Hanji and Levi had restricted him to the library or the gardens, with at least four bodyguards.

Life was not fun at the moment, with the constant need to use the toilet and the lack of sleep, Eren was not happy. Carla had decided to take up temporary residence at the Palace since Christmas, making sure to help Eren with whatever he needed, as well as refusing to miss the birth of her grandchild.

So, here was Eren, walking around the Palace gardens - more like waddling - with his arm linked to his mother's. The snow had melted long ago, but the weather was still chilly, allowing Eren to wear his fluffy red cloak Levi got for him. He wrapped it tightly around his belly.

"Not long now, Cub," his mother comforted. Eren hummed in response, his attention more on the guards. They kept their distance but in a tight formation, looking around the areas with swords and guns out and ready. "Pay not attention to them. They're only here to protect you."

"No, they are here to protect the heir. Just you wait. Once this pup is born, the council will no longer feel compelled to advise Levi to keep a close eye on me," Eren grumbled. Carla smiled sympathetically, before gently brushing the wisps of hair of Eren's fringe that poked out of his hood.

"Isn't that what you want? You'd be left alone. Well, you're the Queen so no matter what you'd still be watched, but not to this degree. You've had enough adventures while pregnant, Cub. Everyone is just concerned that with the pup so close to being born, your magnet for danger will have an impact." Eren smiled.

"You make it sound like it's my fault," he teased. Carla laughed and tightened her hold on his arm.

"Oh, always, Cub. Always."

"I don't think I could have another adventure in this state even if I wanted to. Could you imagine me journeying to the slums or riding to Shiganshina like this. The guards protecting me would probably shot me from me asking to use the toilet ever five minutes." Carla laughed.

Both of them noticed Hanji and Petra walking towards them, coming from the Palace. The guards took little notice of them.

"I see you found another way to avoid Nile's advances to usher you to the birthing suite," Hanji said, smiling softly. Eren groaned and did his best to hide behind his mother.

"Nile is an old bag that finds pleasure in seeing me put in my place," Eren replied. Hanji smiled and sighed.

"While I agree that it is still too early, you need to think about moving there at some point. It is nearly time and I don't think Levi would be too impressed if you suddenly went into labour in the Palace gardens."

"It'll be fine," Eren moaned, burying his head into his mother's shoulder.

"Doctor Hanji, I was the one who offered to take Eren out," Carla intervened. "While too much excitement can be bad for the pup, I also believe that if he is too sad then that could have another negative impact. Eren has agreed that a week before he is due he will cooperate and move to the birthing suite. Until then, I suggest letting him be."

While Carla's face seemed calm and gentle, Eren could sense the presence of a protective Omega. It was common when Omegas were protecting their young, or in this case their grandchild. Eren had never felt more fear of his mother than this moment.

Hanji and Petra looked slightly unnerved. Hanji opened her mouth to say something, but was stopped by Petra covering her mouth.

"We understand Mrs Jäegar. We, as well as the whole Palace, are just excited for the pup to finally arrive. If Eren has agreed to move to the birthing suite a week prior to the birth then that should be fine," she interrupted, sweat rolling down her forehead.

Omega mothers were amazing!

Hanji and Petra then made a hasty retreat back to the Palace, their tails nearly literally between their legs, leaving Eren surprised. Carla smiled and guided Eren to continue walking.

"A lesson in life, Eren: people are afraid of a protective Omega. While we may be the weaker status, we gain strength protecting our family. You may find it useful one day when you are no longer pregnant and either Levi or your children are in danger." Eren stared at his mother like she was his superhero.

"Have you ever used it before?" he asked. Carla's expression suddenly turned serious.

"Only once. It was the day you were born and Grisha told me that he was going to drown you in the well. I can remember holding you close to me, your blanket red with blood, while Grisha's hand was clawed." She turned to him and cupped his face. "Family is everything to an Omega. You have always been told that we are weak and useless, but when we have something or someone to fight for, that is when the other statuses fear us. That is why Hanji and Petra looked afraid. A protective Omega is an unpredictable Omega. However, because of this, we can also be labeled as unhinged. It's a cruel world, Cub."

Eren smiled, before noticing Levi walking towards them behind his mother. Both Omega's turned to the King.

"I could see you gave Hanji and Petra a bit of a shock. I'm guessing you are the one responsible, Carla," Levi asked, amused. Carla smiled and feigned innocence.

"Who, me? Please, I am a simple Omega," she giggled. Eren rolled his eyes and walked over to his mate.

"Nothing is simple about either you or your son," Levi said, before turning his attention to Eren. "I heard you had another run in with Nile."

"Mum was close by. How is your work coming along? Anything I can help with?" Eren asked. He wished desperately to be of use to Levi. He knew he had plans for him in the future, but he wanted to help now, especially if it killed his boredom. Levi smiled and cupped Eren's cold cheek.

"Unfortunately, the work I'm currently dealing with is boring and trifling. I've come to take a break and join you." Eren huffed and couldn't help pushing his head into Levi's neck. Levi immediately ran his fingers through his hair. "I know it is difficult, Eren," Levi whispered into his ear.

Eren hummed and gripped onto Levi's cloak, seeking comfort.

"I want this over," he murmured into his mate's shoulder.

"And it will be soon. We'll have a beautiful pup to call our own and you can go back to doing what Eren does best: getting into trouble." Eren pulled back from Levi pouting slightly.

"I don't get into that much trouble," he muttered stubbornly.

"Really? Shall I list them? Your father; Nicolas Fray; the old slums; the many Alphas that have threatened you. And this is only in the first year I have known you. God knows what you got up to before we met." Eren smiled and pulled their faces close, their noses touching and their unborn pup between them.

"Before I met you I had never left Shiganshina. I blame you entirely for any mischief that I have gotten up to. You bring out the worst in me," Eren said. Levi smiled softly, before planting a single kiss upon Eren's lips.

"I feel like I shouldn't be here," Carla suddenly interjected. Eren coughed awkwardly, before turning to his mother.

"Sorry," he sounded guilty. Carla laughed a little.

"I don't mind. It settles an Omega to know that their cub has a loving mate."

Eren smiled at his mother, gripping his mates hand.

"I think it is time for you to go back inside," Levi said. "Your hands are freezing. I've asked Petra to light the fire in the living room."

Eren hummed in response and nodded, holding tightly onto Levi's warm hand as he guided him back towards the palace, Carla in tow.

Everything seemed peaceful, until a gunshot echoes through the air. Eren's eyes widened as he watched the guard that was mere metres away from him fell down dead.

Levi immediately jumped into action, his teeth baring and growling as the unknown assassin still hid. Carla put herself the other side of Eren, fencing him in.

Everything was quiet then as Eren stood between the two people he loved the most, while three guards stood around them, guns ready and waiting.

From the bushes, three men stand. Guns pointed towards the group. They are dressed in black robes and have crosses around the necks. They must be from the church.

They walked towards the King and his guards.

"Wasn't Nick's castration enough? You really want to do this?" Levi growled.

"King Levi, you have committed a sin. You have broken the bond between the church and the crown. You have been bewitched by a whore. While we thank you for not killing Minister Nick, we cannot allow this creature that you protect, that probably has the spawn of Satan growing in his very belly, jeopardise the bond that the church and crown have had for centuries," one of them stated.

"This has all been brought on because one Omega decided to speak out of turn by your book. If this bond, you so call it, is to be broken because of one Omega, then I doubt it was a very strong bond," Levi replied, his hand gripped Eren's tightly behind him. The man in the centre of the three priests pointed his gun towards Levi.

"Hand the boy over, Rivaille. He had done more harm than good. He has been Queen for a little over a month and he has already destroyed the order of our Kingdom. Omegas have become scandalous and vulgar. That boy seems to be 'hope' for them. We must protect our Omegas from their own stupidity."

Knowing how dangerous the situation was, Eren held his tongue. Omegas' stupidity?! He wanted to go over and knock that priest bloke off if he wasn't currently holding gun in his direction.

"Times are changing. A new King sits on the throne. One of you has killed my guard. Which one? The other two can go unscathed and forgiven." None of them spoke up. They just continued to stand their ground and hold their aim towards the Royal Family. Levi sighed. "Okay then..."

It had happened so fast. Before Eren could even blink, his mother had already tackled him to the ground and shielded him with her body. Gun fire was going on around him, yet he couldn't see it.

"Look at me, Cub!" his mother shouted over the gun fire. Eren panicked and covered his ears. Tears were brimming in his eyes as he couldn't block out the shouting and gun fire. His breathing accelerated and he felt a crushing feeling in his stomach.

"Eren! Look at me! You need to stay calm!" Carla shouted, but it was already to late. Pain shot through his body.

"S-somethings wrong!" he cried, clutching his stomach. By that point the fire had stopped and the only noise remaining was Eren groans of pain.

"Levi!" Carla shouted. Levi quickly came into view, holding his bloody arm, seemingly without care. "The cub might be coming."

"It's too early!" Eren cried. Carla got off of him and Levi immediately picked him up from the ground. He cried from the movement and clung to Levi.

"It's okay, Eren. It's going to be okay," Levi hushed as he hastened towards the palace. Hanji was already rushing out of the palace to meet them. "Shitty-glasses, do something! We both know it's too early. Stop this," Levi ordered. Eren was crying in pain as another wave hit. Hanji quickly assess the situation.

"Get him to the birthing suite. I'll see what I can do to stop this. His water hasn't broken yet so there is still time. Quickly!" Hanji said.

Levi moved. Pain was painted on his face as blood rolled down his arm.

"Levi, you're hurt..." Eren murmured weakly.

"I'm okay."

Before he knew it, Eren was being set down on a comfy, clean bed. Levi backed away as Hanji stepped forward and began her treatment.

"Can you help?" Levi asked, panic in his voice. Eren groaned.

"It's experimental, but I have something that can stop the premature labour." Hanji began digging through her bag pulling out various bottles. The last thing he could remember was Hanji shouting at him to stay with them.

Eren didn't know how long he had been asleep for. When he woke up, the first thing his did before even opening his eyes was feel his stomach. It was still large and round and he sighed in relief.

When he opened his eyes, he saw that the room was dark and Levi was the only one there, sitting on the bed watching him.

His left arm was in a sling and he was wearing a fresh, clean white shirt.

"It's okay," his voice hoarse. "Hanji stopped the contractions. You weren't in labour yet, but the incident put you in a state of shock." Levi's hand reached over and gently caressed Eren's cheek.

"What happened?" Eren asked.

"Those three priests wanted to take you from me. They have probably spread lies to their followers that the Queen is carrying the child of the devil and should be burned. I've sent their heads back to the church." Eren couldn't help but cry at this. Tear began to brim in his eyes and he stared at the ceiling.

"This is all my fault..." Eren said. Levi frowned.

"Why is this your fault?" he asked.

"Because of me, the crown and the church will be at war with each other. If I had kept my mouth shut, none of this would have happened. Perhaps people are right. Perhaps I should be a good, obedient Omega. That way people would stop dying because of me," he whimpered. There was a strong silence in the dark room, before Levi chuckled. "What are you laughing at, you bastard?"

"Please, brat, you would last two hours as an obedient Omega," Levi replied.

"But-"

"The world is changing, Eren. Do you remember our plan? The plan to bring Omegas rights?" Levi asked. Eren sniffed and nodded. "I need you to remain true and strong so that you will one day be the figurehead for the Omegas. I need you to be you so that Omegas will know that they have a fighting chance." Levi smiled and leaned down to kiss Eren's forehead. "So, please, brat, don't give up."

Eren swallowed, before violently wiping away his tears and nodding.

"At least in here I won't get into any more danger," Eren said. Levi sighed and got off the bed.

"Hanji has ordered your lockdown."

"I suspected as much."

"No one will be allowed to enter these rooms except authorised personnel. That includes me, Hanji, your mother, Mikasa, Armin, Petra and Erwin. I'll add Farlan and Isabel to the list if you want me to. I know you wanted to avoid this, but at this stage I think I would prefer you to stay here."

Eren looked over to the blacked out windows blankly. His world was being cut off, something he has always feared, yet he felt nothing.

"I understand. I'm a walking magnet for danger after all," Eren muttered in reply.

"Eren-"

"Although, if I am to remained imprisoned then I hope you don't expect me to spend every waking hour staring at the ceiling or guessing what time of day it is based on the sun shining through the curtains."

"I'll bring you whatever you want," Levi said softly, his hand gently holding Eren's. Eren turned away from Levi.

"I want my mum," he murmured. Levi sighed and got of the bed.

"Okay..." The Alpha then left the dark bedroom, leaving Eren alone to his explosive thoughts.

Eren tucked himself in bed, curling around his belly and pushed his face into the pillow. He felt tempted to scream into it, but what good would that do?

Soon, Carla came into the room, and wandered over to the bed. Her face dropped and she saw her son buried under the covers, clearly not in the best state.

"Oh, Cub," she muttered, walking over and getting in with him. Eren immediately sort comfort in his mother, surrounding himself in her motherly smell.

"How did you do it?" Eren asked. Carla stroked his hair. "You were with an Alpha who didn't appreciate you, while I'm with one who I love more than life, yet I am unable to get through this. I feel like ever since our pup was conceived the world is out to get me. I'm Queen, yet the only thing I seem to be good at is making enemies."

Mother and son lay in the comfortable silence. Carla never stopped stroking her son's hair as she thought of an answer that would satisfy him.

"While I may have had an Alpha than didn't respect me, you have a far more heavy burden on your shoulders. I knew once you told me of Levi's identity that you're life wouldn't be simple. You have made enemies because they fear you. Because they know you have the power to change the world for Omegas and they are scared of that change. You have done such a good job, Eren, but now is the time to rest. Rest and relax and await the arrival of your precious pup. And try not to be too hard on Levi." Eren looked at his mother questionable.

"Levi? How have I been hard on him?" he asked.

"Your mate is under the impression you are angry with him for having to put you on lockdown." Eren looked down.

"He's not the one I'm angry with. I'm angry with myself."

"Don't be. You are not alone in this. The next month will fly by and we will be here to help whenever you need it. There is nothing stopping you from reading or playing some games, but remember to stay here and relax," Carla advised. Eren looked defeated, but he nodded anyway. "Everything will be alright, Cub."

Eren has never felt so bored in his life. He thought wandering aimlessly around the Palace was dull. He would kill to get out of this room, but guards had been placed by his door and they wouldn't be happy with him if he tried another escape plan.

Carla spent most of the day with him, sometimes reading to him or bringing some playing cards. Levi spent his breaks visiting him, and against the wishes of his council, had opted to also temporarily move into the birthing suite, refusing to sleep without his mate.

Levi sometimes brought his work into the room and did it. This though typically resulted in him only being able to use one hand as Eren would tightly hold the other and drift in and out of sleep.

At two weeks into his lockdown, Eren was counting down the days. In a way, he wished that Hanji hadn't stopped him from going into labour, but he knew that premature births had complications. He huffed at the thought and looked over to Levi, who was sitting up looking over papers with the candle lit. He no longer needed to wear the sling, but he occasionally stretched his left arm, feeling the wound healing slowly.

"Have there been anymore attacks from the church?" Eren asked. Levi looked over and rubbed Eren's hand with his thumb.

"The church have made a public announcement that the Royal family has been compromised," he said. Eren's grip on Levi's hand tightened. "The public, on the other hand, are not happy with the Church." Eren frowned while Levi smiled softly. "It would seem that you have captured the interest of the Kingdom, love. Don't worry about a thing."

"So, we're okay?" Eren asked. Levi set down his papers and lay next to his mate, facing him and leaning on his elbow.

"We have always been okay, brat. Not only do you have the support of this Kingdom, but Sina and Rose have also expressed their concern for you." Levi smiled and rubbed Eren's ear. "Stop worrying about it and relax."

"I can't relax. Your cub won't let me. I am uncomfortable all day and all night and all I want to do is sleep for a week. It's a little ironic that I'm being forced to rest in order to save my energy for the birth, yet it is the pup that is stopping me from actually resting." Levi smiled sympathetically, before resting his hand on his mates swollen belly. It was moving a lot and he could feel kicks again his palm.

"They are strong," Levi commented.

"Yes, and I could do without it. I expect to be doted on even after the cub is born," Eren pouted. Levi smiled and kissed his mate's forehead.

"I'll have you drowning in affection," he promised. Eren hummed happily and buried his head into his mate's neck, surrounding himself in the alluring scent.

Eren hand began drifting towards Levi's shoulder, noticing him tense a little.

"Eren..."

"I want to see," Eren replied, moving to unbutton his King's shirt. He pulled the shirt aside and saw a large square plaster stuck to his shoulder. It looked clean, not showing any sign of blood forming underneath.

Eren looked up at Levi, asking for permission.

"You can remove it, but it's still sore," Levi replied. Eren turned back to the plaster and carefully lifted up the edges, hoping to return the plaster to its place once he was done.

Underneath was a healing wound of a bullet wound. The skin around was slightly red, but didn't look infected. Eren couldn't help but trace the skin around, glaring at the offending injury.

"You still haven't told me what happened," Eren muttered. "My mother literally tackled me to the ground, so I saw nothing."

"Good."

"Levi..." Levi was avoiding his mate's persistent gaze, before he sighed.

"I don't know what to tell you. Once I realised they weren't going to leave without you, be it dead or alive, I pulled out the knife I keep on me and charged. One got a lucky shot on me, but that didn't stop me from slitting his throat," Levi seemed almost amused as he said that last sentence.

Eren had never been fond of Levi feeling joy for killing, even if it was for him, but knowing how deadly it can be threatening one's mate, he could only think that those priests were just plain stupid.

Eren covered up the wound again and adjusted the shirt, returning his gaze to his husband. Levi's eyes bore into his soul as he caressed his face.

"They wanted to take you from me. I would do it all over again," he whispered against his lips.

"I know," Eren replied, before meeting him and wrapping his arms around his neck to deepen the kiss.

It was all cut short when a knock sounded at the door. Levi groaned and they both looked up to see the door already open and Hanji smiling at them.

"Sorry to break this most beautiful display of affection and loyalty but I need to check on Eren. Levi, I think Erwin was looking for you," the Beta said, walking over to the bed.

Levi clicked his tongue, before pecking Eren on the lips once more and rising from the bed.

"Be nice to him," Levi growled. Hanji laughed.

"Aren't I always." Levi's usual scowl returned as he left the room.

"That man, he's going to give himself early wrinkles if he doesn't learn to smile more," The Beta commented, smiling at the pregnant Omega. "How are you feeling, Eren."

"Tired. I haven't been sleeping well and am honestly eager to finally have my pup," he replied. Hanji smiled sympathetically, before lifting up Eren shirt and feeling around his belly.

"You are doing really well. I think now the pup can come without any worry of prematurity. I know this pregnancy hasn't been fun for you but it'll be over soon." Eren rolled his eyes.

"Yes, until I get pregnant again. I doubt Levi would refuse to touch me just to avoid another cub," Eren groaned.

"Hmmm," Hanji smiled knowingly, causing Eren to frown.

"What?" he asked.

"Oh, nothing. Don't worry your pretty head about it now and let's deal with the next couple of weeks, okay. You never know when the pup will come now. It could be tomorrow, the day after that, or maybe even the day after that-"

"Okay, I get it."

"You're technically not due for another two weeks, but you never know," Hanji sang.

"I feel like you are enjoying this way too much..."

"Oh, I'm just as excited as you! This is a break through. Never before has there been a male Omega, and now I'm about to witness the birth of a Royal baby from said male Omega. I'm having a ball!" Hanji jumped excitedly.

"I'm glad you're having fun. I just hope you don't think about experimenting on my pup."

"Oh, please, save it. Levi has already given me the death threats. He's promised to break both of my thumbs and cut off my tail if he ever finds a speck of their hair in my lab or in a phial," she explained. Eren sighed in relief.

"Good."

"...But can I at least measure their behaviour and growth?"

"Hanji..." Eren warned.

"For medical purposes. At least for the first month. It's important and it will tell us that your baby is growing correctly," she defended.

"And the behaviour?" Eren glared, but it soft. Hanji grinned innocently.

"Okay, maybe collecting data on the behaviour isn't necessary, but it could be. They'll be Levi's kid after all."

Eren wasn't too such, but he sighed.

"No prodding or poking. No special one to one sessions to gather data. No strange tablets or medicine. They are Royal."

"Of course! I would never do anything unethically, especially to a member of the Royal family. Especially to someone who has a father as scary as Levi," Hanji promised. Eren wasn't exactly satisfied, but it was the best he was going to get and he was way too tired to argue anymore.


This is it! Finally the cub is being born. Next chapter will be the birth scene and as usual it will be explicit (I don't like doing things half-assed). Just two more chapters and then this story is done. Originally, I was thinking of a sequel, because as you have probably realised, this story is not going to cover the entirely of Omega rights. That is what the sequel is for. However, I think if I were ever to upload a sequel, I would have had to finish it all so I don't leave you guys hanging like I have done this time.

I actually have other stories in the making that I have never uploaded purely because they aren't finished, and I'm glad I haven't uploaded them because I only seem to update them once a blue moon. One of them will probably be done ten years in the future if I'm not already a famous writer.

I wish I could leave a little hint so that when I have realised a book you guys know that it is me, but I would rather not have people follow it to this story and it leaks that I was once a fan fiction writer who wrote explicit sex scenes. I would never be able to look at my parents again...

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and enjoy this new year. Hopefully this time next year Covid-19 will just be a bad dream. I hope you is staying safe wherever you are.

Until next Friday!