Andddddd I'm back~! I am so sorry for taking so long to update! Uni was nuts and then I took a trip over to the AWESOMEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD~ JAPANNNNNNN 3 and yes, it was mind-blowing :D Anyway, thank you for reading and being interested in this fanfic, I had no idea ppl would actually care about some story in my head hahaha. Enjoy!

Recap:

As always, Erwin was thinking one step ahead of the rest of us.

"Then I better make sure to pass along that ass-kicking for you."

I quickly dressed back into my MP uniform, my mind running through all the areas to where I should begin looking for Levi. I had to find him before reporting back to Fuji because once I did, the MP's eyes would be locked back onto me and there would no longer be a way to fly under the radar. I should find Levi and snoop around while I was missing in action. With that thought in mind, I finally headed out of the Survey Corps HQ, waving briefly to Hanji as I passed by her at the gate.

"If you happen to see Levi, please let me know Hanji."

She grinned her usual smile and nodded enthusiastically. I smiled back and made my way back into Wall Sina on foot. Quickly making my way into the markets, I purchased a new set of casual clothes and changed as soon as I could, to avoid being spotted in my MP uniform. For extra precaution, I pulled my hair out of its usual ponytail and covered my black locks with a handkerchief. Steeling my mind, I set out on a secret mission to find my idiotic friend and to conduct an experiment to whether humans could fly via ass-kicking.

I started with the underground, trying to find some wisp of a random stern stranger asking around for an MP officer. Luckily enough, it wasn't long before I caught in on a conversation gossiping about a handsome but awkward young man roaming the markets.

"Did you see that strange man moving around the markets like a foreigner? He must on visit from Wall Rose, there is no comprehensible way that he is of high family."

"Clearly. He knew not of the roads around the markets. I swear that I saw him pass the bakery stall at least three times, all within 15 minutes."

"Apart from his short stature, he did have handsome features, if I am going to be honest."

"Eliza, are you serious?"

"Did you get a close look at his eyes? They were as grey as a sea storm."

"A sea storm? Clearly, Eliza here has been reading too many-"

"Look there he is!"

I blinked out of eavesdropping and followed the girls' gazes towards the very familiar back of Captain Levi rounding the corner and heading into an alley. I hastened after him but as I turned the corner myself, he was no longer in sight. I cursed quietly.

Damn it, I lost him. It looked like this was going to take longer than I thought.

So I waited until night fell, making my life that much easier. I could wear my MP uniform (which was worlds more comfortable than the usual itchy common wear) and 3DMG without as much suspicion AND with less chance of getting caught by the corruption circle or by Benjamin himself.

I decided to begin over again and started my tracking at the alley that I had lost Levi in. As I stood before the tunnel of darkness, I mentally went over the blueprints of Wall Sina. With the market behind me, that would mean that this path would have led to an old school district, generally overrun with late night young teenagers playing around. There wasn't anywhere else nearby that I could think of Levi hiding out in. Plus, his hideout would have to be close to the market so he could have plentiful food and water, with low chance of being spotted by the MPs.

With that in mind, I headed to the abandoned school grounds and as I grew closer, the dull light of a fire flickered across the night. Small group of kids had created somewhat of a bonfire and lazed around the warmth.

"Hey there, beautiful. It's a bit late to be wandering around at night. Did you want us to keep you company?" a drunken, tall, under-aged kid sauntered up to me and draped an arm over my shoulders. My eyes narrowed at the contact.

"No, thank you. Excuse me." I quickly stepped out of his reach and continued to walk past the bonfire, ignoring the obvious stares.

"Aw come on, don't be like that." The boy stumbled after me. "No one likes to be-"

I swiftly pulled out one of my blades, whirled around and pressed the cold edge against his neck, keeping him from stepping closer. His friends leapt to their feet, unsure of what to do.

"First of all, it is late for all of you under-aged drinkers to be out and about. Would you like me to escort all to a prison cell for the night?" For further emphasis, I flexed my grip, the metal blade gently scratching his neck. "Or, perhaps, are you interested in the other option?"

The boy swallowed loudly and I silently scoffed.

"And…the o-other option?" he stammered.

"Consists of you indulging me in some information of the whereabouts of a certain grey-eyed and stern foreign criminal."

"Foreign criminal?! He was a criminal?! Hey, we had nothing to do with his crimes, I swear!" exclaimed one of the other drinkers, throwing his arms up high in the air.

I cocked my head to the side.

"Hiding and abetting a criminal is also another crime, according to the law. So that's two marks each of you have against your names right now. If you tell me where he is, then technically you didn't hide him from the law."

"The last time we saw him, he was heading up to the third floor in the right building. That was half an hour ago." The guy by the bonfire pointed to the said building. My eyes flicked over to the new speaker.

"How long has he been hiding out here?"

"The last two days or so."

I nodded at the information, lowered my blade and started off to the school.

"If you get rid of all the evidence, it would be like there was never under-aged drinkers here in the first place." I hinted over my shoulder, rolling my eyes when the sound of glass bottles being scooped up immediately followed.

I couldn't be bothered to deal with amateurs like a bunch of stupid and spoilt teenagers. Not when I had a certain Captain in my sights.