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Hi all, how are you?...Okay! I'm sorry! I'm a terrible person! And what makes this worse is that this chapter is short *cry*. I promise that next week's chapter will be long and I will return back to my regular weekly update.

This is urgent!

Please can you suggest further chapter ideas. Anything! Just no smut or dates. Help!

Ahem, anyway, please help. I spent these couple of weeks wondering what the hell am I going to do with this chapter. I'm not very good at writing back to back smut chapters, so that was a no-no. This chapter was more of a filler.


Eren woke up the next morning aching all over. He felt really warm as an arm was around him. He opened his eyes and saw Levi already staring back at him. He smiled tiredly.

"How long have you been staring at me?" Eren whispered. Levi breathed and held Eren closer.

"Long enough. How do you feel?" he asked. Eren winced.

"A bit achy, but nothing I can't handle. I'm sorry, I guess I fell asleep while you were reading your mother's letter," Eren apologised, but Levi shook his head.

"You were exhausted. It wasn't very interesting anyway. Apparently, she wants you to own that jewellery," Levi said. Eren looked over to the desk where all the gifts were, spotting the box.

"I don't need anymore jewellery. I've got my wristcuff, two necklaces and now a wedding ring," he replied. Levi hummed in response while picking up Eren's left and kissing his ring finger.

"We can save them for any girls that we have then. I'm not going to force you to wear anything you don't want to wear," he said. Eren smiled.

"I'm glad."

Levi nodded, before sitting up and walking to the bathroom that was connected to their room. Eren was still completely naked and needed a bath badly. They bathed together, before getting dressed and going outside.

Not a lot of people were around, but anyone who was, smiled and bowed slightly. They walked to Carla's house and opened the door. Carla was making breakfast. She gasped slightly, afraid that someone had barged into her house, but smiled when she was her son.

"Cub, I know that this is still your home, but at least knock. You'll give me a heart attack one of these days," Carla commented, setting out food. "Breakfast?" she asked. Levi and Eren looked at each other, realising that they hadn't eaten yet and were starving.

"Yeah, thanks mum," Eren said, sitting down. Mikasa was already at the table chewing on some toast. Everyone sat down.

"Well, how are you this morning?" Carla asked, digging in. Eren nodded.

"Great. The house is amazing, and it's very obvious that everyone expects us to have quite a few kids," Eren replied. Levi smirked, while Carla just smiled gently.

"No one pressuring you to do anything. You've already got one on the way, so look to that one. Make sure to have gaps between your children, otherwise you won't be able to dote on them," she advised. Levi nodded.

"Thank you, Carla," he said. Carla nodded and they ate in silence.

After breakfast, Carla cleared away and Mikasa went upstairs. After everything was spotless, Carla sat down opposite Levi and Eren at the table.

"Now, I believe I said that I had my own wedding gift for you two," she spoke softly. Eren sighed.

"Mum, you are the last person I want gifts from. You already have so little," he said. Carla shook her head.

"Cub, I'm the mother of the future Queen of the Kingdom. I'm not as poor as I used to be. Now shut up and accept what I want to give you," she said. Eren looked down and mentally zipped his mouth shut. She sighed and put a small box on the table.

She took out a tiny key that was around her neck, held by a thin piece of string, and unlocked the box.

"For Eren's birthday, I gave him the Jäeger key that had been passed down for generation. Now, I want to give something from my own family," Carla spoke.

Eren leaned forward and gently opened the box. It was a dagger. And it looked flipping expensive. Eren looked astonished at his mother.

"How much is this worth? Why didn't you ever sell it? What were you before you had me?" Eren asked endless questioned. Levi took the dagger and inspected it, taking it out of it's sheath.

"This is Ravlian Steel. I have only seen one blade made of the same material when I was only a boy. It's very hard to come by," he said. Eren was even more confused.

"Mum!?" Eren complained, but Carla just smiled.

"Ravlian Steel was something my ancestors used. Once, my family used to be warriors. Sadly, I think I went down the wrong line, but I still got this. I have and never had any siblings, so this was handed down to me. I could never sell this, Eren. It would be too suspicion if a poor Omega had such a rare blade. I had to keep you safe and didn't want to attract attention. Now it is yours. Use it well, just not on Levi," she winked the last part.

"Thank you, Carla. Yes, Eren, please do not use that blade on me. I've heard Ravlian Steel hurts like a bugger. Well, no ones really lived to tell the tale. These are usually used in war. The metal is so rare that they could only make daggers," Levi insisted.

Eren took the dagger back and put it back in the it's sheath.

"I appreciate it, mum. But why a dagger? When do you expect me to use it?" Eren asked. Carla's smiled dropped.

"I never want you to use it, but I want to know that you and your child are safe. You can already handle a sword, but this can be hidden. People tend to attack when others aren't expecting it. I know that it can bring back memories. I know you'll need it in the future..." she muttered, sighing.

Eren looked at the dagger one last time, before going over to his mother and hugging her.

"Thank you," he muttered, holding her tight. Carla chuckled and hugged back.

"You know I would give you anything if I had the power to, right, cub?" Eren nodded and pulled away. He clenched the dagger with both hands and nodded gratefully, before they left the house.

Eren put the dagger in his back pocket.

"Well, it seems both of us received something unexpected from out mothers," Eren commented, but Levi wasn't really listening. He looked to be thinking. Eren stopped.

"What's wrong?" he asked. Levi scratched his head.

"I just find it strange finding such a rare and valuable dagger in the home of a woman who grew up poor. No offence," Levi replied.

"None taken. It seems my mother has had the whole rare package. I want to put this somewhere safe. I don't want to kids climbing over me and finding the dagger. I don't feel fond of being chased out of the village, screaming," Eren said. Levi smiled and rolled his eyes.

"True."

Eren put the dagger next to all the other presents. They would have to find a way to carry them all back. There weren't many, so it wasn't so bad.

Levi smiled, before grabbing Eren's waist and bringing his husband to his chest.

"Well, we have the whole weekend, and I do believe it is only Saturday morning. What shall we do now? We can go to Trost or any other village, just no where near the palace, please," Levi asked. Eren smiled at how Levi wasn't too happy about going near the palace. He hummed in response.

"I think it'll be nice just to stay here this weekend. Nothing too exciting will happen that we don't plan for. And I believe we had a bit too much excitement. Don't you think?" Eren teased. Levi chuckled and moved his hand to rest at Eren's belly.

"True, but this will be our last time. After this weekend, everything will be a lot more boring. Damn, I was looking forward to Birthday sex," Levi mumbled as he kissed Eren. Eren rolled his eyes, smiling.

"That's all you think about, isn't it? And here it thought you cared about me, not the forces of nature that grants me the power to produce an heir for you," he said. Levi shrugged his shoulders.

"I don't care for heirs. There has been a few Kings that decide only to treasure their sons, leaving the daughters all alone with their mother, never to be loved," Levi told. Eren huffed.

"Well this is a cheery subject. I know that whatever gender I bore you will treasure. You better..." Levi hummed in response.

"Yes, brat." Eren huffed and rested his head on Levi's shoulder.

"God, the next few months are going to be torture. I just want this all to be over and done with. I just think it's very stressful to have a wedding and a coronation while you're pregnant, plus all the other things that have happened. It's nice just to relax, but what the hell are we going to do?" Eren asked. Levi shrugged his shoulders.

"To be honest, I want to be as lazy as possible before going back to waking up early and having to deal with other people," he replied. Eren smiled.

"Great," he said, before walking over to the bed, getting under the covers. "Good night," he said quickly as he closed his eyes. Levi rolled his eyes, walking over to his mate and sitting on the bed.

"Eren." Eren opened his eyes.

"What?" he questioned.

"One should not turn their back on their husband, especially now," Levi said, before kissing Eren softly.

Let's just say, they decided to have a repeat of the night before.

. . .

Levi and Eren were due back at the palace tomorrow morning. Instead of waking up at god knows what time, they decided to leave today late. The children weren't happy about it and just stayed in a little group, pouting away. Eren smiled and rolled his eyes.

"Don't look at me like that. I'll be back soon. Either before the cub is born or after. Either way, you'll be seeing me afterwards," Eren said. This made the children smile.

One, however, stepped forward. She was a little smaller than all the others, with long black hair in bunches and freckles. She looked only about four years older, but I was very obvious that she was Marco's little sister. She looked nervous. Eren smiled and knelt down.

"What's wrong?" he asked the nervous Beta. She looked down at her hands.

"Mama wanted me to suggest a names for the baby," she muttered. Eren smiled gently.

"And what names would that be?" he asked. She thought for a moment, trying the remember.

"Mama said that if it was a boy, Nuka, however, it does mean younger brother, so maybe not. And she said that if it was a girl, Silene, after the pretty flowers you showed us," she said, looked a lot more excited. Eren came to realisation.

Nuka? Silene? They seemed actually really good names. Eren smiled and pet her on the hair.

"Those sound really cool. Thank you. They will definitely be at the top of my list," Eren replied. The Beta smiled and then skipped away to Marco, who was waiting for her.

He picked her up and walked over to Eren.

"Mum wanted to call me Nuka, but she felt like it would have been strange because I didn't look anything like a Nuka and I was the first born. Maybe you could use the name," Marco said. Eren nodded.

"Yeah, I like it."

Marco nodded. "It's been quiet around here without you. Jean has changed a little bit and so has Helen. I'm guessing the traumatic adventure you two had is what did it," he said. Eren shrugged his shoulders.

"I wouldn't really call it an adventure, but okay," he replied. Marco smiled.

"To think that I grew up with you; so many people grew up with you, and in a couple of months you'll be Queen. If I had known, well, I'd probably be the same," Marco said the last bit quietly. Eren frowned.

"How so? I expected you to say that you would have stuck to me like glue and be in my friendship circle like Armin and Mikasa," Eren questioned. But Marco shook his head.

"No. Only a fake friend would say that. No one can predict the future, and why would be want to know? If a prophet told you ten years ago that you were to be Queen, what would you have done?" Marco asked. Eren thought for a bit. It was a good question.

"I don't know really. Ten years ago, you could say that I was sane. If I went around with a smug look on my face, saying that I was going to be Queen and execute all of my bullies, then I guess I would have been bullied more. I'm glad in a way that I didn't see this coming. Heck! This time last year I was still hogging the clearing to myself and fighting off as many Alphas as I could. I miss that life a bit, but it doesn't mean that it's still not my life," Eren said. Marco smiled and nodded.

"Well said," he replied, before nodding to Eren in respect and walking away. Eren sighed and looked up at the cloudy sky. The air was getting colder. They were lucky it had been so nice for the wedding.

At that moment, Eren felt someone prod him on his back, right where his nerves were. Eren made a very strange nervous laugh has he backed away and crouched down, looking behind him in annoyance. It was Levi.

"Ah, so you are ticklish. You learn something new every single day," he commented. Eren sighed.

"What was that for?" he asked. Levi shrugged his shoulders.

"Wanted to get your attention, felt like there was another way," he replied. Eren huffed.

"And what do you want from me?" he asked. Levi smiled.

"Only the love and comfort of my pregnant husband. Wow, that sound weird. Anyway, go pack your things. We'll be leaving in a few hours. You can keep a few things here for whenever we come back," Levi answered. Eren nodded.

"Levi?" Eren called just as Levi turned around.

"Yeah." Eren smiled.

"I love you," he said. Levi smiled and rolled his eyes.

"Only a brat would say something like that at a time like this. There's a time and a place, Eren, a time and a place," he said, before walking away.

Eren looked to see that Erwin, Mike and some other men had arrived. Probably to escort them back to the palace. Eren didn't want to go back. He wanted to stay and give birth in Shiganshina. It wasn't going to happen, sadly.

Eren waddle back to the house and close the door. Levi was talking to Erwin and Mike. He grabbed a bag and started filling it with clothes. It was then that a knock came at the door.

Eren frowned, but walked over and opened it. It was the Elder.

"May I come in?" he asked. Eren smiled and opened the door fully.

"Of course," he replied. The Elder entered and looked about the place.

"I see that in just a short time you've decorated. I'm glad," he said. Eren continued to smile.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" he asked. The old Alpha sighed.

"I just wanted to talk to you before you head off to become Queen," The Elder said. Eren rolled his eyes.

"I shall not be Queen for another two months," he muttered, scratching the back of his head. The Elder shrugged his shoulders and sat down.

"Yes, but this will most likely be the last time I see you without a crown on your head," he replied. Eren cringed at the thought.

"Believe me when I tell you that I will only be wearing that crown when I am required to. Levi showed me that crown that he wears and it looks like a weight on your head. It's covered in jewels and looks pretty, but I don't want to be expect to wear a tiara," Eren complained. The Elder tilted his head.

"But you wore a forehead tiara for your wedding. You looked absolutely amazing in that," he commented. Eren huffed.

"I seriously doubt that my coronation crown will be a forehead tiara," Eren muttered. The Elder smiled.

"I heard that Rivaille is having a crown made for you. The Queen's crown is supposed to be beautiful and delicate and a complete jewel. Rivaille respects that that is not exactly you, so he's had one forged and the jewels transferred. Don't worry, it didn't cost him much." Eren breathed out a breath that he had been holding in. If Levi spent anymore money on him, he probably would kill him. Not really, just them having a huge row about money; what every married couple does.

Eren rolled his eyes and shook his head.

"I'm guessing that was meant to be a secret from me," Eren said, "Thanks for tell me anyway." The Elder nodded and bowed slightly. "Elder..." Eren complained, but the Elder shook his head.

"You are already Queen in my eyes. I am Elder of this village to respect the royal and be loyal. You are a royal, Eren. You may not have known it, but you always have been," he said. Eren frowned and sat down.

"Always? A royal of what?" he asked. The Elder shrugged his shoulders.

"Of the Omegas." Eren looked down at his hands.

"I wouldn't really call that being royal. If being royal means being hated by the rest of my status, then I'll agree," Eren sighed. The Elder smiled sadly.

"A royal has to gain respect. You have done that. Most royals, such as your child, will be born into the world known and instantly loved. Sadly, you weren't, but you took the challenge and now even the Kings of Maria, Rose and Sina bow to you," he replied. Eren shook his head.

"They don't bow to me. They see me as a friend," he said.

"Exactly. They see you as their equal. Inside, they know that you are like royal. Do you really think that a King would just become friends with a low-born? There's something in those eyes of yours, Eren. Something deep and dark, but good and pure," The Elder spoke. Eren stood up.

"I appreciate the words, but I must get ready," he said. "Thank you for the visit. I assume that you can find the door by yourself." The door was only a few feet away from them, so Eren was certain. Eren bowed lowly, before leaving the Elder's sight and walking upstairs.

Eren threw himself on the bed and clothed his eyes. The bed sheet still smelt of sex, which made it a bit strange, but he focused on Levi's sent.

At that moment a knock came at the bedroom door. Eren opened his eyes and saw Levi, who smiled sympathetically.

"You okay? I just saw the Elder walk out of the house like he just realised you were a lost cause," Levi said. Eren tried to smile.

"Of course. He was just trying to make me think of myself higher than even the Kings," Eren replied. Levi didn't smile back and just walked over to the Omega.

"You are an amazing liar, but you're terrible at pulling fake smiles. No need to explain; I heard everything. I just wanted to see if you would tell me. You told me part of it, but not everything," Levi said, sitting on the bed, towering over Eren.

"Yes, you heard. Now please reassure me that what he said is complete bullshit," Eren said. Levi sighed.

"Not entirely. The Elder of Shiganshina has been praised for many years as being one of the wisest Elders in the three Kingdoms. You are very lucky," Levi replied.

"Levi..." Eren complained, but Levi shook his head.

"He's right about your eyes though. The are deep and dark, but good and pure. You could think of that as an oxymoron, but if you think about it, it is you," he said. Eren huffed.

"Are you calling me a moron?" he whined. Levi smiled.

"No, I'm calling you an oxymoron," he replied.

"That doesn't even make sense!" Eren stated. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Eren, when I comes to you, most things don't make sense," Levi said, kissing Eren on the forehead, before leaving the room. Eren was in a state of confusion.

"What!" he whispered to himself.

Eren rolled his eyes, before grabbing his bag and walking down stairs. He made sure to lock the door, before looking at the house and sighing. So much was changing. God, Eren just wanted things to slow down. Months were seeming like weeks and he really didn't want to get started in what a year felt like.

"Eren," Levi called behind him. Eren nodded to himself, before turning around and seeing the whole village surrounding the horses. Eren grabbed the cloak that Sina had bought for the wedding. Levi had taken the white wing, while Eren the black.

Eren could spot Roxas being surrounded by the children. The children of the village knew that Roxas was Eren's, and that he was a nice horse, so Eren didn't feel worried.

Eren walked up to them. He hugged his mother and anyone else who wanted one, before getting on Roxas. Mikasa and Armin were joining them as they had a life in the palace too. Eren waved to the crying children; they would be fine.

They set off after that. Eren looked back one last time before moving into the forest and watching the sky begin the turn amber as the sun set. This would most likely be the last time Eren rode Roxas until the cub was born. He felt sore and in pain by the time they had reached the palace town.

They rode past quickly, not wanting to attract any attention. The whole of the three Kingdoms now knew Eren's name and that he was a Male Omega, he wouldn't be hard to miss.

They passed the palace gates and into the courtyard. The sky was now dark and filled with stars. Levi got off Lucas and helped Eren off Roxas as he moaned in pain.

"Last time riding for you," Levi stated. Eren painfully laughed.

"I was just thinking the same thing," he muttered. Levi half smiled. Eren breathed deeply before calming down.

They walked into the quiet palace. Everyone was in bed and they needed to get to bed as well.

They walked to their room and closed the door. Eren threw his bag into a corner, seeing Levi glared at him.

"It's only temporary. I'll deal with it tomorrow morning," Eren said. Levi sighed and nodded.

"Whatever."

They got ready for bed after that. Once in bed, Eren noticed Levi smile.

"Oh god, who died?" Eren teased in a very realistic way. Levi shoved Eren.

"No one, shitty brat. Don't you remember what I said the last time we were in this bed together?" he asked. Eren thought for a second, before shaking his head.

"Nope." Levi rolled his eyes.

"I told you that the next time we would be in this bed, we would be married. I found that strange, but it seems now that the future has become the present," Levi said. Eren sighed and kissed Levi.

"Good night, Levi," he said. Levi smiled.

"Good night, brat."


Okay, chapter 40 is now complete. I do plan to finish this story in the next 6 or so chapters. I want to get the coronation and birth out of the way, and then the story can end. I'll mention of what is going to happen with the sequel closer to the end.

Anyway, I cannot be forgiven. I guess the freedom of reading at night, instead of writing, got to me. I'm a little behind, but I'm going to try and catch up. Plus, I've been exhausted with exam, but they're almost over, so that'll be nice.

The mentions list has grown because of my two weeks away. I'm just tempted to say 'I'M NOT DEAD!'. Oh wait, I just said it. ;)

I would like to thank these people for the following: (and it's a long one)

Reviewing - AnimeWolf2000, Ern Estine 13624, alonealexabluerose, Melyway (x2), A World Made Happier With Yaoi, mymilkshakebringallzeboyz, BitterLilyz, BlackNecko (x2), Kelly (x2), YokaiAngel, DoDo, Guest, SuicidalGummyBear and Karen Ackerman.

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Love you all and thank you for being patient with me. Hopefully this will not happen again for this story, especially because we are so close to the end. I just thinking that if this story finishes about August, then this story has been very realistic for time scale taking that it has almost been a year since Eren and Levi met. Good god!

Anyway, I will update next week and try to think of something. They will be filled chapters before the coronation. I'll try and do some time skips as the coronation is in two months. I'm not fond of time skips, but I'm sure you just want to see (or read) a crown on Eren's head and Levi's birthday. I want to see it.

I shall go now and see you (definitely) next week.

Well, until next Friday (whaaa! I lied a couple of weeks ago)