Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or it's characters, that right belongs to the amazing and talented Rumiko Takahashi-san. Nor do I own Attack on Titan or it's characters, that right belongs to the imaginative and talented Hajime Isayama.


A muted throbbing at the base of his skull as he started to become aware, had Levi snapping his eyes open and going on the defensive. The smell of cooked meat and steamed vegetables had him turning his head to look around. Quickly he spotted the rest of his squad, or what was left of it after the debacle that had happened. They were in a camp with a smokeless fire burning bright and causing him to wonder just what kind of idiots they were since it was apparent to him that they were still in the forest.

"Captain?"

Narrowing his eyes at the sound of that familiar voice, Levi started to push himself up. Only to feel a hand on his shoulder, attempting to hold him down. Shooting a dark look at who would dark, hoping it was the blue-eyed bastard who'd knocked him out, Levi paused at seeing Mikasa. A swift shake of her head had him frowning at her. Still, the girl didn't back down, and he stilled, letting his body rest again on the ground.

"Report," He bit out.

Again he got a small shake of his head as she gave a short, straight to the point update. Leaving him to think about what was just said as Jaeger came into view. He held a stick with what looked to be the meat of some kind of animal, possibly rabbit from the smell, and a small leaf-wrapped bundle.

"Here is your share of the food, Captain. Higurashi stated before leaving on their patrol that you should eat should you wake up,"

Glaring at the boy, who was more trouble than he was worth currently, Levi just kept a blank face. Enjoying the fact that Jaeger seemed to squirm under his gaze.

"I assure you, Captain, that the food is not poisoned. In fact, after providing us with the rabbit, Higurashi had us gut, skin, and clean it. Claiming they'd not be held responsible for your misplaced distrust,"

At Mikasa's words, Levi felt like twitching. The years he'd spent in the underground and working his way to his current position by not showing any signs of emotion or discomfort kept him from doing so. Instead, Levi chose to lift his chin just a bit in acknowledgment of what she said. Earning a small nod of her head as she offered silently to help him sit up, which he took just for the sake of precaution.

Once he was upright, Levi looked around and saw that the rest were all looking at him patiently, waiting for his command. Still wanting to assess what was going on, Levi got a better view of the small camp. Realizing that this camp had been there for an extended period, so his squad hadn't set it up. Shifting his body, Levi felt a small bit of weight on his leg. Immediately he focused on it. His body was tensing up at seeing his pant leg having been neatly cut above the knee, while his shin was splinted. Reaching out, he touched it, expecting to feel pain flare up from the broken bone. When nothing happened but mild irritation, he began tugging on the dressing, quickly removing it.

There before his eyes was a lot of bruising and a moderate amount of swelling. What he was seeing and knowing what should have been, there were not matching. Lifting his gaze, he pinned it on Jaeger, who looked nervous.

"Explain," he commanded.

It took a few seconds before the boy finally got his wits gathered and responded, "Higurashi tended to you, after... knocking you out, Captain. Mikasa and I watched to make sure that nothing was done to harm you."

He saw the honesty in the boy's eyes, letting him know that there was no lie. He was shifting his gaze to Mikasa, who gave a small smile. The indicator he'd come to understand meant that Jaeger was right. Snorting at this, Levi wrapped the bandages back around his leg, not missing the poultice that was clinging to his skin, now dry. It made his skin crawl with the need to bathe. Once the split was secured, he looked at Jaeger and held out his hand for the proffered food.

"Where did this Higurashi go?" he asked.

Silence prevailed before Armin spoke up, "Higurashi left almost thirty minutes ago, claiming that they would be doing a small patrol of the area. And gave direct orders that we are to be gone at first light, before going off to hunt for dinner and bringing back a few of our horses that didn't get eaten by the Titans, sir."

Levi was not amused at the orders that had been given by a no-name civilian. A civilian that had gotten the drop on him. Albeit, he'd admit he had been in pain and focused on two of his squad. It didn't matter; this person was now on his list of threats. And he wanted to give what was given in return. Smiling darkly as he took a bite of the rabbit meat, Levi noted that it put everyone on edge, which was good.

"In which direction did this, Higurashi go?" he asked after finishing his food.

Rhiner shifted and to point behind him. Following the direction, Levi saw that there was a faint path tread into the grass and dirt. Turning himself, Levi stood up, only to have Jaeger and Mikasa move to stand before him. A quick movement of his hand had the two moving out of his way. Slowly, he puts pressure on his injured leg, expecting pain to flare and again making him wonder just what was in that poultice. Sighing, Levi walked slowly and wobbly towards where Rhiner had indicated.

"Captain?"

At the sound of Jaeger's voice, Levi stopped and looked at the boy. "I have to relieve myself. If you think I am incapable of doing so, think you can hold my hand?"

His words sharp, sarcastic, and mocking. Causing a flush to appear on the boy's face, like everyone, Mikasa included, chuckled. Not waiting for a response, Levi made his way out of the camp, alone. As soon as he was far enough away, he started to follow the faint trail of their 'savior' into the woods. The trail was relatively easy to follow even in the partial light of the moon that was filtered by the trees above. And soon enough, he felt the air get heavier with moisture and smell of minerals and sulfur. They were telling him that a natural hot spring was nearby, which the trail led too.

Slowing down and using more stealth, Levi crept closer, hearing the sound of water moving just beyond the next bush. It had him curious of just how idiotic this person as if they were bathing in the open, with titans not too far away. The level of confidence they seemed to have by doing so was foolish. How would they even be able to defend themselves from an attack? Not that it was his concern as he crouched down to the best of his ability with a splinted leg, and pressed down a branch of the bush. Getting his first look at the person, Higurashi.

Their back was to him, but he saw black hair that barely reached pale-skinned shoulders, slender build body as they stood from the water — revealing an odd star-shaped scar on their hip — looking as if something might have tried to take a bite out of them. All while they were blissfully unaware of his presence as they continued to bathe themselves.

"You know, Kirara, I think this would be a good thing in the long run. It is not every day that people come to these woods."

A deep rumbling male voice spoke, only to be followed by the soft mewling of what sounded like a cat. Levi was not sure how to take what this Higurashi had said, but he silently retracted his hand and made his way back towards the camp. Stopping briefly to do what he had harassed Jaeger about. Once he entered the camp, all eyes on him, Levi walked to where he had been laying. Seeing it was an actual pallet that had a thin blanket over it.

Once Levi had lowered himself back onto the pallet, he looked at them all. "We will leave at the first light. Get some rest, but stay on guard. Do two-hour rotating shifts and guard in pairs,"

The nods he got had Levi laying back down and closing his eyes. He would not sleep; no, he was waiting for their benefactor. He wanted to observe them before he put what he was planning into action.


Levi was standing there, watching as the horses were brought into the small campsite. They were already packed, and with fresh supplies as well. But that was not a concern for Levi. No, he was watching one person in particular as they moved about helping get everything ready for them to leave their home as they termed it. Levi had caught those blue eyes staring at him a few times, and he had met the gaze straight on. Levi earned himself either a small shake of their head or lifting of their chin.

When everything was done, Levi made his way towards Higurashi, keeping his gray eyes pinned to those blue ones that peeked out from under the head cowl and face mask. There was no mistaking the wary look in their depths, while the person was relaxed, showing no signs of tension. As he passed them, Levi smirked and started to spin, intent on returning the favor. Only to have to redirect himself as they ducked and turned to face him. Having figured they'd be able to do that, Levi balled one hand into a fist, swinging it full force into their abdomen.

The smothered grunt told him that the impact had the desired effect as those blue eyes, now wide in shock, started to slide shut. The silence was heard as he caught the petite male. There was no time to waste as he hefts them, taking note that they were exceptionally light, and walked to the horse that was his mount. Tossing them unceremoniously over the back of the beast, Levi reached into the saddlebag. After a quick rummage came out with some rope. The idiot had stocked them all with survival supplies. In short order, Levi had their hands and feet bound.

"Quit staring, and let's get out of here," he barked at them as he slid one foot into the stirrup and pulled himself up, kicking his still splinted leg over the horse and his unconscious passenger.

He would have answers, and the best way to get them was to take this person back to the city where they could be questioned while being properly secured. Besides, he felt justified in returning the favor to the idiot.

TBC!