I do not own Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin

Please be warned that many of you may find this chapter very boring. I'm sorry, I didn't know what to put. I wanted a break between their first time and Eren's heat. So do not blame me if you fall asleep half way through reading this.


Petra had left the library after that. Eren was just left on the second floor, staring at the ceiling and thinking about what she had just said.

Time.

It was a strange thing that Eren didn't particularly like, but sometimes it helped.

He sighed and grabbed an old and random book, before walking back down stairs and sitting on the windowsill. He looked at the front cover and read the title "The Legends of the Titans".

Eren sighed and just left the book on his lap, staring out of the window. It was a rainy day and it was rather gloomy. Eren didn't mind, he preferred rainy days.

Suddenly the door opened again. Eren was beginning to get bored of visitor, but realised that it was Isabel, looking a little guilty. Her ears were down and she bit her lip.

"Eren, about yesterday-" she began, but was interrupted.

"I'm sorry," Eren said. Isabel frowned and was about to speak, but Eren spoke first. "Isabel, you aren't the one that needs to apologise, it's me. I should have never said that sort of stuff to you. I respect that you have had a bad start in life; haven't we all? But I had no right to say those sort of things," he said, still looking out of the window, before turning his head and smiling at the Omega.

Isabel shook her head.

"I pushed you. You were right, it did feel like everyone wanted to be miserable. Just remember that me and Farlan are here for you. You seem to be the type that take care of everything on your own. I'm not saying that you should share every secret with us, but I don't want you to get hurt," Isabel said. Eren smiled and nodded.

"I am aware of that. Thank you."

Isabel smiled, before she sighed and sat in one of the chairs.

"That whole palace is going crazy. I'm not surprised to find you here," she said. Eren chuckled.

"It seems that everyone wants to stick their nose in mine and Levi's love life," he said. "Literally." Isabel shrugged her shoulders.

"I'm sure that Petra has already told you, so I'm not going to bore you with that crap. How do you feel?" she asked. Eren looked at her expression. It was one of pure interest, but also seriousness. She cares for his well being. He smiled.

"I'm fine. I feel a little different and I ache all over, but I feel fine," he said. Isabel smiled.

"Yeah. There was definitely something different about Levi this morning. He was focused, like always, but you could tell he was pleased with himself," she said. Eren snorted and faced the window again.

"I'm sure he is." Isabel chuckled a little, until there was silence. Then she spoke.

"Eren?"

"Mn?"

"What do you think of Levi? I just asking as a friend of both of you," she asked. Eren turned back to her with a puzzled look. She looked serious, so Eren thought carefully about his words.

"He's...different," Eren muttered. Isabel tilted her head.

"Different?" she questioned. Eren nodded.

"You would expect a King to revel in his riches, only focusing on his own status. But no, Levi doesn't. He wanted to change things and I think that that is what will make him go down in history. Humanities Strongest King, or something," he said. Isabel smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, he is different. The first time I found out that he was the Prince, I was a little worried because I didn't want to just be someone that he would look passed, but he never did. Levi has been through a lot of hardship and loss, but that's what makes him strong," she said.

Eren sighed and leaned his head back.

"I'm hungry," he said, out of the blue. He hadn't had breakfast and after doing something like that last night, he was starving. Isabel rolled her eyes.

"Well, why didn't you say so? Come on, you can meet the chefs while we're at it," she said, walking to the door. Eren put the book down on the windowsill and followed her out of the room.

They walked through the palace halls, down the stairs, passed Hanji's lab and round the corner, until they got to a door. Isabel smiled before opening the door.

The smell of hot food hit Eren's nose instantly and it made him feel even more hungry.

"Sasha! What have you done with the potatoes? We ordered a fresh batch two days ago," came a masculine voice. Eren looked around the kitchen and couldn't see anyone. He didn't now where the voice came from.

At that moment, a Beta walked out of the storage cupboard with a potato in her mouth and her brown hair having strands of flour in them. Her eyes set upon the two guests in the kitchen and she immediately grabbed the potato out of her mouth and hid it behind her back.

"Isabel, what a pleasant surprise. And you brought the Omega that has Rivaille scent. What can I do for you two?" she asked, trying to hide the fact that she was eating the food that she wasn't supposed to.

Isabel shook her head, rolling her eyes.

"Eren, this is Sasha; the assistant head chief. Sasha, this is Eren, Levi's lover," she introduced. Sasha smiled and placed the potato on the side, before going over to Eren and offering her hand so that he could shake it.

"It's an honour. I have know Rivaille for quite a few years and I have never seen him so infatuated with anyone. I hope that we can become friends, even if I am just part of the staff here," she said. Eren smiled and took the hand, shaking it.

"I don't care that you are part of the staff. I'm sure we can become friends," he replied. Isabel looked around.

"Where's Connie? We heard his voice when we came in, but haven't seen him," she asked. Sasha turned to the other Omega.

"Connie is currently in the storage cupboard. He thinks I have stollen all the potatoes again, but not this time. I've been a good girl and he always blames me when food goes missing. Some mate he is," she said. Isabel turned to Eren.

"Connie is the head chef. He and Sasha are both Betas and are mates. It's kind of sweet," she said. Sasha blushed a little and scratched her head.

At that moment, another Beta came out of the storage room.

"I found the potatoes, Sasha. They were behind the carrots. You still ate at least half of it, but I guess you're getting better," he said, before seeing that they had guests.

"Isabel, and I'm guessing...Eren, right?" he question, putting his hand out. Eren shook the hand and nodded.

"Yeah," he said. The Beta smiled.

"I'm Connie, and welcome to my kitchen. What can I do for you?" he asked.

"Eren's hungry, he missed breakfast this morning," Isabel said. Connie smirked.

"I'm not surprised. The whole palace is going on about how you two smell like each other. I'm guessing you guys had a wild night last night," he said. Eren blushed.

"What is with you people?" Eren complained. Connie laughed.

"I'm joking. I can make you a simple breakfast if you want. My cooking is much to be desired, taking I actually cook for the King, but I'm guessing you don't want anything too fancy," he said. Eren nodded.

"Something simple would be perfect," he replied. Connie nodded and got to work.

Isabel pulled Eren along and sat him down in a chair by where Connie worked, it was like a bar. Connie began cooking and looked up at Eren and smirked.

"Nice hickies, by the way," he said. Eren blushed and covered his neck. "I'm guessing you guys haven't actually mated yet, right?" Connie got out some eggs and put them on the frying pan.

Eren rolled his eyes, "It seems everyone want to know what me and Levi do in bed. To answer your question, no, we didn't mate. He's waiting for my heat to do that," Eren said. Connie nodded.

"That's understandable. It's easier, after all," he replied. Eren shook his head.

"Right, can we stop talking about this? It's getting a bit awkward," he complained. Connie laughed before focusing on cooking. Sasha was in the background, making bread, but occasionally eating the dough.

Eren turned to Isabel, who was in the seat next to him.

"So, how's Farlan?" he asked her, just trying to make a conversation. Isabel nodded.

"He's okay. He tends to help Levi with matters these days and the councillors won't allow me in the meeting room, those sick bastards. Has Levi told you his plans for you?" she asked. Eren nodded.

"Yeah."

"And...?" she asked.

"I want to help Omegas get rights, but it's going to take more than just me. What am I? I maybe the only male Omega, but I still have a lot to learn. I'm not ready to lead a revolution or protest or whatever. But I'm hoping that one day, I will be," he told. Isabel nodded.

"I think that's great," Connie said. Both Omegas turned to him. "I'm one of those few people that think Omegas should have rights, and even though I'm not an Omega, if I can help with anything, just come to me."

"Thanks Connie," Eren said. Connie nodded, before getting a spatula and moving the eggs onto separate pieces of bread, placing the plates in front of Eren and Isabel.

"Enjoy," he said, moving to clean up the mess he had made. Eren stared hungrily at the egg, before digging in, watching the egg leak out all over the bread. He cut up a bit and popped it in his mouth. It was delicious. It was a simple egg, but it had an amazing taste.

"Nice, isn't it?" Isabel said, watching Eren's reaction. "Connie is an amazing chief, as well as Sasha. Even the most simplest things can taste amazing from them," she said before eating her own egg. Eren nodded and continued to eat.

"And what is Eren doing in the kitchen?" came a familiar voice, making them all jump. They turned to the door to see the King himself standing there. Isabel smiled.

"Aniki, we're just having breakfast. Poor Eren, you did a number on him last night," she said. Levi raised an eyebrow.

"Isabel..." he said, annoyed. Isabel cowered a little.

"Sorry," she said, before eating another bit of egg and bread. Levi sighed and walked over to Eren.

Both Connie and Sasha tensed a little as their King was in the kitchen.

"Connie, Sasha, at ease. Go back to what you were doing, I'm not here to intruder," Levi said, sitting next to Eren. Both of the Betas bowed before walking off. Levi sighed before resting his head on his hand.

"You okay?" Eren asked. Levi shrugged his shoulders.

"Just another fucked up meeting. Nothing for anyone to really worry about. It's that Nile that pisses me off the most. The only person that was sane in that meeting was probably Farlan, he actually made sense," Levi complained. Eren pulled a smile of sympathy. Levi shook his head. "I'm okay. Now, if you would come with me, I need to discuss something with you," he said.

Eren pouted and looked down at his half finished breakfast.

"Am I allowed to finish this first?" he asked as if he was a puppy. Levi smiled and nodded.

"Yes, brat, you may finish that," he replied, rolling his eyes. Eren grinning and continued to eat.

Once he had finished, he thanked Connie and left the kitchen with Levi. They walked back to their room and Levi picked up a letter from his desk and gave it to Eren.

"It's from your mother, it came today," he said. Eren stared at the letter in front of him. He missed home and this was the first bit of communication he received since he arrived at the palace.

Eren carefully took the letter and looked at it. He looked up at Levi.

"Do you want me to leave?" Levi asked. Eren bit his lip, but shook his head and opened the letter, before reading.

Eren

How are you? I hope that you are settling in and that Levi is taking care of you. I'm sorry I haven't written to you, but the forest around the village has been dangerous and the Elder, along with a few of Levi's men, are ordering people to not go into it. Helen still hasn't been found and neither have the thieves, I'm sorry. Her parents are extremely worried and I don't want to feel like that. Stay safe, cub. You're all I have.

I'm sure you are having an adventure right now. I know that it must be hard for you, but now that we all miss you. Me, Mikasa, Armin, the Elder, the whole village. It's not the same without you.

You do realise that your heat is close, right? I hope you do, because if you don't then you need to have a reminder in a book or something. Oh, there I go saying all these motherly things, silly me. Please be safe next week, I will be thinking of you. I know that Levi is with you, but make sure he doesn't do anything you don't want him to do. He cares about you and even I recognise that.

You are so blessed, my cub, and I hope that he has told you that.

I love you.

Mum.

Eren put down the letter and sighed.

"You okay, Eren?" Levi asked. Eren nodded.

"Yeah, just a little homesick. It's difficult being away from home when I had never felt it in my whole life," he replied. Levi patted Eren on the head.

"At least she has the courtesy to write to you. She really does care for you," he said. Eren nodded.

"Yeah."

Eren looked a little down and Levi noticed this easily. Levi sighed, before kissing Eren on the cheek.

"Cheer up, brat. If you behave, I'll allow you to visit her after your heat," Levi said. Eren's eyes brightened, he smirked.

"If I behave? You sound like you're imprisoning me here and I'm getting time off for good behaviour," Eren said. Levi smiled.

"Careful, I might just take up your offer of throwing you in my dungeon," Levi said.

"Finally! I've been waiting for you to since I found out about you being royal," Eren teased. Levi hummed in response and pulled Eren into a sweet kiss, slipping his tongue into his mouth and fisting his hair. Eren sighed and kissed back, wrapping his arms around the Alpha.

Levi withdrew from the kiss.

"You taste of egg, you disgusting brat," Levi commented. Eren wiped his mouth.

"Wow, Levi, how did you know it was egg? Oh yeah, because I had one right in fucking front of me ten minutes ago," Eren said. Levi rolled his eyes and ran his hand threw Eren's hair, pushing his fringe back.

"I will take you to see your mother, if you really want to. I know it's not a very good idea, but as soon as your heat is over, you can go," he said. Eren smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Levi," Eren said. Levi nodded in acknowledgement.

"But for now, you'll just have to wait patiently," he said. Eren nodded.

"I don't care. Just knowing that I will see her at some point in the future is enough," Eren replied. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Strange brat," he muttered before heading to the door. He turned around before he gripped the handle. "Oh, Eren, go down to the stables. If you really want to know how to ride properly, they are the ones to teach you. I'll join you in a few hours after I have sorted out a few things." Levi left after that.

Eren pondered the thought and decided that he would give it a shot. He left the bedroom and went outside to the stables, which were located at the other end of the garden. The rain had stopped and droplets attached themselves to the leaves and grass, shimmering as the sun came out.

Eren entered the stables.

"Hello?" he called. It was very quiet, except for the sound of horses. He looked around and saw a beautiful white horse in one of the stalls, feeding on some hay. Eren smiled and opened the fence that kept the horse locked in, before walking up to him and stroking the side of his neck.

"I'm impressed. Usually Roxas doesn't allow anyone to touch him, he must be yours then," came a voice. Eren jumped and turned to see a strong looking Alpha leaning over the fence into the horse's stall. Eren looked down.

"I'm sorry. Levi said that I could come here and I saw him. He's very beautiful," Eren said, feeling like he had just trespassed onto forbidden land.

"Don't worry about that kid. You're Rivaille's mate, aren't you? I'm Reiner, and that horse is called Roxas. He one of our finest horses, the only problem is that he doesn't allow anyone to touch him. It must be your smell," the Alpha said. Eren rolled his eyes.

"Why does everyone comment on my smell?" he asked, mostly to himself. Reiner smiled.

"Because it's different. I'm not saying it's a bad smell, taking that Roxas likes you so much," he said. Eren looked to the white horse who was nudging at his back. Eren smiled and petted the horse again. "So what can I do for the Omega himself?" Reiner asked.

Eren directed his attention to the Alpha in front of him. "Levi suggested that I come here if I wanted to know how to ride a horse properly," he said. Reiner nodded.

"Well, you've definitely come to the right place. Come on, I'll show you the basics. We'll probably be using Roxas later on, but for now, we'll use another horse, like Lucas," he said. Eren nodded and stroked Roxas one last time before leaving him.

Eren followed Reiner and was lead into an indoor riding hall. Eren stared in awe at the sheer size of it.

"Follow me, we'll get all the gear, while Bertolt can get Lucas," Reiner said.

"Who?" Eren asked.

"Bertolt. He's both my partner here and my mate, he's a Beta," Reiner replied. Eren nodded and followed him to the storage room. There were loads of riding equipment and they took the gear that was needed, before going back to the hall.

There was a tall man standing in the middle of it, with Lucas at his side. He must be Bertolt. The Beta smiled and bowed.

"You must be Eren. It's a pleasure to meet you," he said. Eren shook his head.

"Please, don't bow. I hate it when people do that," he replied. Bertolt nodded and handed Lucas's rein to the Omega.

They put all the gear onto Lucas and Reiner gave permission for Eren to get up on him. Eren heaved himself up in one go this time and remember the things that Gunther and Eld and taught him. Don't grip the rein too tight. Eren relaxed and waited for Reiner to give instructions.

"Good, it seems you know a little bit about how to stay on the horse. Have you ever ridden a horse before?" Bertolt asked. Eren nodded. "Cool. Just do a lap so we can see your riding style."

Eren nodded and did what was asked. Lucas was smooth and did well at following Eren's steering, but the feel wasn't what Eren was after.

He made it back to Reiner and Bertolt.

"You ride just fine, but there's something wrong," Bertolt said. Reiner thought for a moment before he whispered in the Beta's ear. Bertolt looked surprised, but nodded and walked away.

"Where is he going?" Eren asked. Reiner smiled.

"You'll see," he replied. Eren frowned, but then saw that same beautiful white horse behind led into the hall; Roxas. Bertolt wasn't even touching him and Roxas was just following. Eren smiled and jumped down from Lucas and over to Roxas, stroking his nose. Roxas nudged Eren.

"I'm amazed. I didn't think there was anyone who could tame Roxas. We kept him around because he would be too much of a waste to get rid of, but I guess he's now yours," Bertolt said. Eren smiled and began to put a saddle on Roxas.

Reiner and Bertolt didn't dare interfere, they kept their distance.

After Eren was done, he jumped onto Roxas and immediately got ahold of him, keeping him steady.

"Roxas had always been a beautiful horse," said a voice. Everyone in the hall jumped and turned to the main doors. It was Levi.

"You have a thing about coming out of nowhere and scaring everyone in the room, don't you?" Eren said. Levi smiled and walked over to Reiner and Bertolt.

"How is he doing?" Levi asked them. Reiner nodded.

"He's doing very well. We started him out on Lucas, but it didn't seem right, so we decided to give Roxas a try. The horse loves the boy," he said. Levi nodded and turned back to watch Eren.

Eren didn't pay much attention to Levi during his visit, but Levi didn't mind. He knew that he was concentrating and respected that.

Roxas was a lot more light on his feet and more graceful. Eren definitely liked the horse. He felt different.

Eren stayed a few hours at the stables, but went back as the sun was setting. He was tired at wanted to get to bed. He threw himself on his and Levi's bed and closed his eyes.

He heard the door open and close, for once. Eren still had his eyes close as he felt a light kiss on his lips.

"You did well today. I'm not surprised that you're tired. I never thought that Roxas would be so taken into you," Levi said.

"Maybe it really is my smell. My whole life I have been pissed when people mention it, but maybe this time they're right," Eren replied, yawning.

Eren felt the bed move slightly as Levi got in. An arms wrapped around Eren waist and pulled him closer, kissing him on the neck.

"Maybe. Or maybe he's curious about you and wants to know what you are," Levi said against Eren's ear, licking it slightly.

"Levi," Eren breathed. He wasn't really in the mood for all the teasing and bullshit. He was tired. Levi chuckled a little.

"Don't worry, brat. I'm only teasing. Go to sleep and we'll deal with other crap some other time," he said. Eren laughed.

"How romantic," he said. Levi kissed Eren on the cheek and then was still, allowing Eren to fall asleep.

. . . .

A week had past and Eren felt more and more anxious about his heat as the days went by. The night before his heat was due, he asked Levi to sleep in another room, not wanting Levi to be drawn in too early in the morning.

He understood that since they had sex, there was nothing to worry about. But Eren wasn't too keen in being woken up by a horny Levi after smelling him during his heat.

Levi refused and told Eren that he would watch out for it and leave as soon as his heat started. Eren wasn't allowed to leave the room for four days and Eren dreaded it.

The next morning, Eren felt hot and felt a lot of pressure on his chest.

It had begun all over again.


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