Chapter 7: Preparation
It was dark with a clear sky as the stars twinkle bright. A figure was walking down the streets to enter a late night pub. The stranger roamed his eyes to find his fellow colleagues who were gathered around the table having a drink and chatting.
He walked towards them then greeted them. "Good evening gentlemen. What have I missed?" The stranger chuckled as he sat down to join in the conversation.
"Ah Ricky, we were just talking about what had happened at the Court Hall. Apparently, Captain Levi and the prisoner are related. Who would have thought?! Nobody knows anything about the Captain of the Survey Corps. Not even his squad. That man is a crazy loner. A cousin of mine said he's too good when it comes slaughtering Titans." Another man spoke then took a sip of ale.
Ricky or Richard Adams was interested in what his friend said. He didn't go to the trial. The man was occupied with important missions from his higher ups. "Who is this prisoner the Military police and Survey Corps captured?"
"He's some foreigner from a country that's across the ocean. What was his name? I think William Miles." One of the men intervene the conversation.
William Miles. The Mentor Assassin? Why is he here? Huh, this is trouble. Maybe, the templars already begin their next phase. So there must be assassins roaming in the Paradis Isle. Ricky had joined the Templar Order five years ago. The Order had been here longer since King Karl Fritz came to this island and built the Walls to protect the Eldians here from the rest of the world. After all, they encourage the king to move here. This side of the world was untouched by Assassins. Looks like they finally came here to get rid of Templars, but the brotherhoods are small in numbers while the Order are growing bigger and stronger.
"I see. It's such a shame I wasn't there to witness." Ricky glanced at the other man.
Richard Adams stayed for a while with his friends then he decided to leave to attend a different meeting. His hat covered his eyes so no one would recognize him. He stopped and double checked in case he was not being followed. He knocked in a certain code on the wooden door. The door opened enough for a man in his 40s to peak out. "Show me the mark of Cain." Ricky pulls out a red cross symbol attached to a chain on his belt. The door man nodded and opened the door wide. "Welcome, my friend."
Ricky smiled and entered the building. He followed the other templar to a dining room with several members seated already. He took his usual place to sit. Not long, their leader arrived and sat at the head of the table. His hood was covered until he removed to reveal light brown hair and pierce blue eyes. The leader looked like in his early 20's.
"Hello gentleman, as you can see the Mentor Assassin William Miles has come to this island. We, templars, must be on our guard. There will be other assassins since Mr. Miles doesn't come alone. The Grandmaster blessed me to take charge, the Paradis Isle Order of Templars. Ever since the Marleyans sent their Titan shifters to invade here, we lost control; but don't worry. We'll take it back before the assassin's take over. I will make sure they are annihilated once I become king by marrying the bastard queen." The blue eyed man smirked.
The rest of the Templars cheered their leader. "Yes Lord Evans, we're with you all the way!" One of the men said.
"But one of my intel's told me some interesting news. Her Majesty and Levi Ackerman are secretly married. Plus, Captain Ackerman is the grandson of Mentor Miles. He is known to be a bloodlust monster on the battlefield. The more reason it's best to execute him. The Ackerman bloodline is dangerous. I can't believe they are still alive and producing like varmints." Lord Evans said with a venomous tone. His ancestor, King Karl Fritz who founded House Reiss, started the persecution of the Ackerman and the Azumabito clans that resided within the Walls.
"My lord, would it be best to have Levi Ackerman as our Subject 18. His DNA is something that Abstergo Industries would want to collect data. He shares the same ancestry of Desmond Miles. We can look further on the real secret of the creation of the Ackermans. We'll use it to make an army for global power." A brown haired man with dark eyes name, Patrick Summers speaks out.
"Hmm, if the grandmaster accepts this idea then I don't see why not, but after we're done using him; I will personally kill him." Nathaniel wants to see Levi dead, but he's a logical man and what his brethren points out is Ackerman's ancestry. With time and patience, he'll get what he wants.
"Even though the company has Desmond's infant bastard son, the baby is not old enough to begin to collect data from the animus. Ackerman is a perfect candidate to continue exploring Miles' bloodline." Patrick resumed his explanation when he observed the way his leader's expression gives off a displeasing look. Lord Evans may be logical, but only when he isn't blind with his emotions and arrogance.
Patrick is an ambitious man that came from nothing. He joined the Templars for making a world a better place for people like him who are poor with no access to necessary things to live comfortably. People like Lord Evans are full of greed. The dark eyed templar will do whatever it takes to get to the top of the ranks.
Lord Evans stared at Patrick with annoyance while the rest of the men mumbles and agrees with what Patrick said. Both men never get along, they always one up each other of every opportunity comes towards them. Nate will make sure nobody like Patrick outran him.
"Gentlemen, Phase two is activated. This meeting is dismissed" Nate gets up and begins to walk out of the small room with his personal assistance.
"Sir, pardon me for being bold, but are you really going to tell the Grandmaster?" Nate's assistant, Gilbert, whispers low. As the two men are now out into the dark street of Mitras, the nobleman turns to his assistant. "No, the grandmaster doesn't need to know about that street rat connection to the mentor assassin. Gilbert, you have been loyal to me for many years. Can I trust you enough to do this mission for me?" Gilbert kneel on his knee to show his fealty to his lord. "Of course, my lord. You can trust me with any mission you give me. I'm always loyal to you until I draw my last breath." He said.
"Only to me, right?" Lord Evans wants to be sure before giving the mission to his loyal servant and assistant.
"Yes my lord. Only to you forever." Gilbert's voice became soft and blushes. Nathaniel looks around to make sure no one is able to see. He helped Gilbert up to have him look into his eyes.
"Good because it will break my heart if you betray me, Gilly." He grips gently on Gilbert's chin to kiss his lips.
"I will never betray you, Nate." Gilbert has a determined look to show his lover of his loyalty. "So who is it you want me to kill? I knew you too well. Is it Patrick Summers?"
"Summers does get on my nerves, but it's not him. I'll give you more information at home." Both Lord Evans and Gilbert walk through the dark, quiet streets to get to home.
Meanwhile in Marley
A group of soldiers are doing their late night routine to prepare for the war against Paradis Isle or what they call the Devil's Island.
The sounds of rifle guns and marching boots echo the fields of the military base. A dark haired man with rough facial features. His eyes are glancing at the marching soldiers.
"Sir, our soldiers look ready for the war." Another man smirks from seeing how sharp and focused the Marlayan army looks.
"Yes, they are ready. We just need to be patient for the Commander-in-chief to signal us to invade Paradis." The General observed his troops with pride. "Is the Warrior unit ready for the invasion?"
"I believe so, General Theo Magath. Would you like me to send a message to Deputy Chief Braun of the process of the Warrior Unit?" The Lieutenant suggested to the general.
"Yes, we need to be perfect and sharp. Those devil spawns are aware of us and the war that's coming to them. It's best to give a surprise invasion." General Magath said. The lieutenant went to do as he was told.
On the other side of the base where the Eldian Units reside, Reiner Braun the Deputy Chief of the Warrior Unit is occupied writing a letter to his mother.
A knock on the door stops him writing. He looks up to see an Eldian comrade handing him a note. The Armored Titan grabs the note then reads it. He begins to reply on the paper. Once he's done, Reiner gives back the note to the same messenger. When the messenger leaves, Reiner thinks about his former friends and comrades from Paradis Isle.
Soon things will get ugly when he comes face to face with them.
Paradis Isle
At the Headquarters of the Survey Corps, the Mess Hall is full of soldiers eating and chatting with their comrades. The Levi's squad are huddled in their table whispering each other.
"You know the Captain and Historia didn't explain how they became...you know." Jean looks around then faces back at his friends. "Together and married." His tone is low for only his friends to hear.
Armin stops eating his hot meal to speak. "Jean, it's best we don't bring it up here. Remember, this is supposed to keep hidden from everyone."
"We can ask them when Captain Levi takes us to the palace later." Sasha said while eating her breakfast. For years the gang learned to understand what Sasha said with her mouth full whenever she eats.
Everyone nods in agreement. "Yeah, Sasha is right. We can ask them later." Jean said. He glanced at Armin who avoided his stare from being nervous he knew the relationship between Historia and Levi. After all Armin was one of the witnesses for the captain and the queen's wedding.
While the members of Levi's squad are eating and chatting, on the other side of the Mess Hall; the two figures who are sitting on the same table are having their own conversation.
"Wait? There are cities with lights everywhere?!" Hange looks amazed at what William said.
"Yes, it's common in majority places even towns have them." The only thing that amaze Will was this island being isolated to the world for centuries and these people survived on medieval-like technologies.
"Yeah well, not here. We are way behind. So what else does your city have?" Her tone sounds like an excited child that can't wait to hear good news.
"Maybe instead of telling you about New York City, I can take you to show what it looks like and the sites to see." Again, Will can't help it to flirt at this extraordinary woman in front of him. You don't find women like Hange in many places.
An assassin like him needs a wife who understands what they're getting themselves into because the Brotherhood is lifestyle permanently. His late wife married him without knowing what she was getting herself into. Their marriage was full of arguments and resentments. William doesn't regret marrying her. They had two wonderful and strong boys. At one point after losing his son, Desmond from Juno; he went into a deep depression and blamed everything on the Creed.
Now his passion and dedication to the Creed had ignited to return back to his fellow assassin and became the Mentor of the Global Brotherhood. This gives him the connection to find and meet his long lost grandson he learnt about many years ago. Will made a promise to his older son's grave that he will be there for Levi. He understands his grandson will need time to adjust to him being there in his life.
Will may not know much about the queen, but she does have the spirit to be a member of the Brotherhood Assassins. The Mentor does want to get to know his granddaughter in law. Hopefully he'll get the chance to do that without Levi getting overprotective with her.
"That would be awesome, but maybe after the war if I make it out alive." She frowns at the thought of the upcoming war with Marley. If the Goddesses bless her to win and make it out alive, she will gladly go with William to visit his home country.
"A war? With who?" This caught his attention. He feels a bit concerned since his grandson is a soldier. Will can't lose another member of his family again.
Hange pause a bit to contemplate whether to tell him or not. "I don't if I should tell you-" William interrupted her.
"Please, I need to know why there will be a war soon. Levi is a soldier and I just finally found him. I don't want anything bad to happen to him. I don't know how many soldiers your nation has in the army, but it looks small not to consider an army." He still looks concerned. Hange senses some pain in his voice when he mentions not wanting to lose Levi to the war.
"It's Marleyans. We're going to war with them. They had been preparing to invade our island just to take the Founding Titan while wanting to eradicate us from this world. To the rest of the world, were devils because the Eldians are cursed being connected to the Path. Our ancestor, Ymir, was the first Eldian to become a Titan by making a deal with the Earth Devil whoever that son of bitch was. So there's 9 main Titans that an Eldian can inherit. The Jaw Titan, Attack Titan, War Hammer Titan, Armored Titan, Beast Titan, Cart Titan, Female Titan, Colossus Titan, and Founding Titan. A Titan shift of the 9 Titans has 13 years left to be alive until they die. If there's no successor to pass it on the power of one of the nine Titans, a newborn Eldian baby will inherit once they are born into this cruel world. So nations in this continent hate and fear us. In ancient times, The Eldian Empire did use the Titans to conquer lands until one of the noble clans turned they're back on the Empire and sided thet Marleyans to defeat us. The king, Karl Fritz moved some of the Eldians to this island and built the Three Walls. He erased our people's memories from the outside world. Through generations, we thought we're the last humans, but when my late commander Erwin led us to the basement of Dr. Jaeger's home, we found out the truth. Under Queen Historia's rule, we learnt who's the real enemy." She paused to watch how William was taking all of this information.
"I see. If I was just an average man with a simple life, I would call you crazy, but I've seen crazy things. Who has the nine titans right now? Is Levi part of the curse?" His curiosity reveals from his expression.
"Few of the titans are in the possession of the nation of Marley. I think the Armor Titan, Cart Titan, Jaw Titans and War Hammer Titan. No wait Eren inherited the War hammer after the attack of Liberio he caused. He got the Founding titan, Attack Titan and now the War Hammer Titan, but he betrayed us to join with his brother who is the Beast Titan. His brother has followers called The Jeagerists. They kidnapped Historia. Your grandson was ready to go on a rampage to slaughter them. After all he is an Ackerman. They are a bloodline of warriors to protect the royal family until King Karl orders them to kill every Ackerman member clan. Few survived that's why Levi and a girl named Mikasa are the last Ackermans in the world. They have titan genes as their the descendants of the first Ackerman volunteer to be the by product bio engineer of a titan in a human form. They don't have the 13 year cursed and they're strong and dangerous when they are triggered. I like to call them the 10th Titan." Hange chuckles.
William Miles sighs from absorbing that Levi is basically a Superhuman. Levi had not just the Ackerman warrior blood in him but also the assassin bloodline too. It's like Life itself had made this happen probably soon the world will need Superhumans to protect the world from either Juno and her followers or something else that's not from this planet. The universe is much bigger. Anything can come and try to attack this small planet.
"You know if this remind me of the holocaust and the Nazis." Hange was confused but intriguing.
"What are the holocaust and Nazis?" She asked.
Of course, he is aware how disconnected this side of the world is. They basically are repeating history. That's something William will not let it happen. If he can get the UN involved to have this side of the world to make a peace treaty with the Paradis Isle. It will save countless lives. Also, the Eldians will be free from being annihilated from this world. The sad thing is it will take many years or centuries for the Eldians to be seen as human beings instead of monsters. For now stopping a war will start.
"The Holocaust was one of the dark periods in mankind history. Jewish people were once being persecuted too. In Germany during World War II, the German leader, Adolf Hitler was a cruel man but powerful. He had conquered the continent of Europe. He and his party known as the Nazis were supremacist. They first segregated the Jewish people by creating ghettos for them. They were treated as low class humans until Hitler introduced The Final Solution. By sending them to a contraction camp to get them to do labor work until death or sending them into a gas chamber to kill the mass of the Jewish people." Will stopped and thought about how this part of history had impacted him personally.
His mother was a holocaust survivor. His father during that time was an Assassin master freeing the Jews from the camps. He fought the Nazis soldiers. Some were Templars, but even the Templars never agreed what Hitler and his Nazis did to the people who did not like them.
His parents met when his father was on a mission to assassinate one of the SS Nazi top officers in the camp where his mother was in doing labor working. His father encountered his mother who was returning to her bunker from another brutal labor work. She didn't snitch on him but has a curious personality which intrigues his father. Since then, they secretly met up until his father was assigned to another mission. For a couple of years they didn't see each other. William remembered what his father told him how anxious and paranoid he felt when he couldn't convince the women to come with him to be free, but she declined his offer. She had her family here and she would have guilt if she had escaped while her parents and younger siblings were still there as prisoners.
When the Allies won and break free the victims of the camps, his father began to search for his mother who was in love. When he saw a skinny boned woman with hollow cheeks, but her dark eyes were recognizable. He was so relieved she was still alive. His mother was looking hopeless from losing her family from the gas chamber. She was lucky enough that her group didn't enter. His father made a promise to protect her and love her until death. It took a couple of years for his mother to heal physically, but the mentally it affected her. Will was born three years after the war was over.
Hange was disgusted and horrified what those Nazis did with no remorse. Will this happen to the Eldians if nobody stops Marley or other nations from this side of the world? No, she wouldn't allow that to happen.
"That sounds like hell." She frowns.
"I despise bigotry. My mother was a survivor from the Holocaust. She rarely spoke of it. All it reminded her was pain and terror. She had lost her parents and siblings. This is one of the reasons I'm passionate about being an Assassin. We believe in free will and give the people a voice against oppression society." He said with passion.
"By assassinating?" She glances at the older man.
"Yes, well we are not just some common assassins. We have codes that guide us for centuries. Think of it like Jedi's from Star Wars." William chuckles.
Hange is confused from not picking up his reference. "Jedi's? Star Wars?"
"Oh my poor soul, I forgot you haven't been exposed to watching movies." He sips his drink. "Thank goodness I have my laptop with me. I'll introduce you to the world of Star Wars."
The commander may not know what he meant but she is excited to learn more mysterious things. "Oh yeah I can't wait. Levi should join us! And I'm sure the queen would love to see this Star Wars thing."
"That's a wonderful idea. I hope he will join us. He seems a grumpy child that doesn't like anything." Hange burst into a laughter which most of the soldiers looked at her like she's a crazy person.
"Oh you define Levi just right. Don't worry, Historia is very good at persuading him to do almost anything." She grins wickedly.
"Alright, I'll hold you on to that." He smiles then his expression changes to seriousness. "The Brotherhood will be under your command as we are allies. We will win this war. You have my word, Zoe."
The Survey Commander looks at the Mentor and nods with gratitude. "Thank you, William. I really appreciate it." She smiles.
Both Mentor and Commander resume eating their breakfast. At least Hange now has an ally for Paradis. She can sleep better knowing this is better than having nothing or trying to gain alliance outside of the island.
Levi and Historia are having a quiet and peaceful breakfast in Historia's chamber. The table is covered with platters of cut fruits, pancakes, bacon, sausages, and eggs. A pitch of fresh squeezed orange juice is in the middle of the table, but both Ackerman-Reiss couples prefer sipping a cup of tea.
"Oh Levi, say ah for me." the queen is facing her husband with a strip of bacon in her hand.
The soldier is occupied reading the Newspaper from any suspicion clues from the Jeagerists. "Hm?" he stops to give his attention to his wife.
"No, who knows where your hands had been?" He glances back reading the newspaper.
Historia rolls her eyes. "My hands are clean, Levi. I just washed them before eating right now."
"Tch, earlier they weren't clean especially when you were touching yourself in your sleep-" Levi smirks as Historia begins to blush embarrassingly.
"It's the pregnancy hormones' fault and the dream." She hmphed at him then looked away to hide her flushed face.
Levi couldn't help it but to give one of his rare smiles at her. "Oh I'm aware. What an interesting sight to wake up in the morning."
Historia was about to smack his chest, but with his quick reflects, Levi caught it to bring her hand to his lips and kisses gently.
"I thought they were dirty for you." Historia forgot her embarrassment when seeing Levi being gentle and kissing her hand. This made her heart melt from his action. She is a very lucky woman to have such a man like Levi Ackerman who looks cold and aloof on the outside, but with Historia his walls drop for her to see the real him. A gentle compassionate protector who will go great lengths to make sure she's happy and smiles constantly.
To Levi, Historia made him feel alive once again. All he knew was tragedy, but this pure angel brought him back to life. She's the sun and he's the wither flower.
The captain gently pulled his wife to him so she could sit on his lap comfortably. Once Historia sat on his lap, her arms wrap around his neck to lean in to kiss him softly. She loves being under his embrace. Her nose is hit with his scent of cedarwood and black tea leaves.
The queen giggles when her husband begins to kiss her neck softly. Levi let out a chuckle. Now his hand is on his wife's baby bump to rub gently. He still can't believe he'll be a father soon.
Historia watches her husband eyeing on her growing womb. "Our baby started to move. It felt like butterflies swirling in my womb." She places her hand on Levi's so both of them can embrace as soon to be new parents.
"The brat better not start kicking me when we go to bed." He mumbles. "I won't be able to explain Four Eyes about why my back aches." Historia chuckles from Levi's comment.
"You'll be fine and I doubt the baby will kick you that hard." She kisses his jawline affectionately. The older man moans softly as he enjoys her affection.
"Speaking of our baby, I was thinking...with the war coming soon, I think you should go to the country where Will- I mean grandfather is from. For your own and the baby protection." His grey eyes stare a bit nervously at his wife. He knows Historia will protest and become stubborn to stay here.
"Levi, we talked about this. I will not leave you. I can protect myself and our unborn baby. Please don't sent me away. I can't be separated away from you. What if you don't come back and leave us from this world!" The blonde woman feels tears are threatening to fall from her eyes.
"Historia please don't make this difficult. This will be hard for me too, but I need you to be safe away from the war. The Marleyans will do whatever it takes to win even assassinate you, the queen, and our child. I can't promise anyone to be safe around me if I lose you both! I wasn't joking about annihilating anyone in my way. Fuck, I will come back to you once the war is over and be reunited as a family. I've talked to both my grandfather and Hange before coming here to spend the night with you. They agree it's for the best. Us, Eldians, need their queen. We need you to be alive. You're the symbol of hope."
Historia buried her face on his chest. She cries silently from the thought of being separated from her soulmate. She wants Levi to be there when she gives birth to their first born child.
"It just hurts so much that you're right. I'm scared, my love. You're my strength. You say I'm your sun but you're my moon, Levi" Her blue eyes widen from her speech.
"Baby, I will come back to you. With you and our kid being safe and sound; I know I can breathe a little to give my all into this war so I can be back with you under my arms. I just need you to cooperate with me." He pleaded with his wife.
"Then as your queen, I command you to make sure you stay alive to come back to me." Both their eyes are locked and Historia gives a commanding tone to him. Levi submitted willingly to kiss her hand. "As you wish, my queen."
Historia cups her hands on to his face to press her lips onto his. "Protect your people, friends, and family. I will wait for you, my warrior."
"I'm under your command, always my goddess." He whispers.
Ever since the star-crossed lovers got together, a bond was created. It was strange but familiar. During the time their relationship was new, Historia invested her time to research. Now that Commander Hange knows about their relationship, she helps the queen to further the research of the Reiss and Ackerman bloodlines and the bonds that Ackermans were known for.
As time passes, their bond increases. Both are equals in many ways. Historia has been trying to find information on what Zeke had claimed this child she's carrying will be the doom of the Eldians race. The queen had hired an intel to go to Marley and find this so-called prophecy. She did get a letter earlier when she woke up that this spy will come back home in a few days as he did find something on what she was looking for. It was best to read it in person. The queen of course will share with Hange since she knows how the Survey Commander will rejoice from learning new things.
The couple are still lost in their stares until a knock on the doors is heard. Both queen and captain break off their intense stare. They got off from each other. Historia was about to tell whoever it is to enter, but Levi gestured his head a no. "Not yet until you change something not too revealing." His tone was showing possessiveness.
Historia looks down to see her night gown was too revealing especially for a queen that's supposed to represent modesty and virtue. She looks at the door. "Who is it?" Her tone was authoritative.
Levi growls in annoyance that his wife is ignoring what he said. Plus, she better not dare to let whoever is on the other side of the door to enter or that poor soul will get their ass beaten. Shit, better not be that annoying Lord Ethan whatever the fuck his last name is.
"It's Jean, Sasha, Connie, Mikasa and Armin, your majesty." Jean said on the other side of the door. Well, at least it wasn't that noble asshole.
"Give her a minute so Historia can dress up properly." Levi cuts in before Historia says anything. The queen glares in annoyance to her husband. "You can be such a possessive jerk." She said in a low tone while walking to her closet to find something that is modesty enough to have an audience in her chamber.
"You know I don't like anyone staring at you like they see you nude already." He leans to the ear to whisper huskily. His strong arms wrap around her like a treasure in his possession. Historia is used to his possessive side which she resumes browsing her outfits.
Levi removed her robe which fell on the floor. Her nightgown is transparent for him to see her nude body. "Levi, behave yourself." Historia is trying to be composed and not cave into his seducing gesture.
"But I am on my best behavior, my queen." He chuckles deeply. Levi enjoys how Historia reacts when he gets bold. "You look ravishing, especially you're growing my seed inside you. Our offspring will be strong." The young blonde realizes Levi is not Levi right now. His speech pattern and tone are indifferent.
She remembers one of the journals from the Reiss estate's library mentioning one of the "side effects" of the experiment to make the Ackermans what they are now. The ancient journal said, when an Ackerman becomes awakened of their true potential; their beast or the titan that laid dormant in them until its activated. The queen did encounter Levi's titan before, but she wasn't aware why his personality had changed at first. Probably that's one of the reasons why most Ackermans who were awakened, had intense headaches from fighting to be in control with their titan side subconsciously.
A Titan shifter like Eren, Zeke, Ymir, Annie, Reiner, and now Armin don't have that because they are able to transform into a Titan. Also, what the journal mentioned, a titan shifter just needs a successor to live on. Whether the host gets eaten or a newborn baby is being born. Hange wasn't joking about the Ackermans are the 10th Titan but their bloodline is what drives their existence. Her baby if he or she awakens their power, the titan within them will awake from their 'sleep'. This titan is seriously insatiable.
"Levi, we guests are waiting on the other side of the door." She can feel his hands traveling down to her thighs. Historia's breathing becomes slow and heavy. Her body definitely wants more of his touch.
"They can wait more. I must have you again, my mate." His nose buried on her neck to smell her sweet scent while feeling her up with his touch. Levi smirks from how wet Historia is from her cunt. His fingers insert further inside her. Her voice squeals while squirm a bit from his bold touch. He continues fingering her. "A-ah L-levi." She moans.
"Call me, Iapetus." His baritone voice rumbles. This made Historia weak on her knees. She wants him again, but unlike this thirsty beast; she can wait later.
"Alright then Iapetus, it's nice to officially meet you. But like I told Levi, he can wait which means you can too, mister." The queen grabbed his hand to pull out from her dripping wet core. "I mean it or both of you won't get all of this." She turns to face the possessed man. Levi's or Iapetus's eyes are not the usually grey-blue shade. His eyes are clear like glass and glowing. Under his eyes was dark and shadowed. Historia feels a bit intimidated by his appearance but she knows he won't hurt her.
Iapetus growls at her in frustration. "You wouldn't, my mate." As she uses this sudden courage to stand her ground. "I will, so try me." She smirks.
"Your body is begging for my touch, my queen. You have been insatiable earlier." While Historia strips her nightgown off of her, Iapetus steps closer to press his body onto hers. Historia is now getting annoyed. Levi's titan is so persistent. If it wasn't for her friends stopping by to see her, she would have happily gone for another round of the day. Her hand pressed onto his strong chest to surprisingly push him away from her. Both parties were shocked by this sudden strength, Historia had possessed.
"Just for you being a naughty titan, you're not getting anything for a while and that includes Levi getting the punishment." The queen grabs a random dress to put it on. Once she is ready and presentable, her neck turns a bit to see Levi/Iapetus still flabbergasted. "Tch, you'll get needy soon, mate." Now a grumpy possessed Levi mumbles like a misbehave child when they know, they're getting punished.
"Baby, these two fingers will do the job, just remember that." Historia smirks again but leans in to peck his cheek. "Be good and maybe I will let you off your punishment tomorrow." She uses her usual soft, sweet voice. "Now get fix yourself my love, your squad is here." Historia walks away from him to go to open the doors for her friends to enter.
The chamber where Historia spent most of her time, was big. Her bedroom is further deep. The lounge is where she rests to have peace from ruling the island. On the left wing there's her study room. So, her friends can't see the bedroom unless they walked deeper into the living room to open another double door.
Before opening the main doors to let her friends in, the queen fixes her hair into her signature low bun. Finally, she opens the door and Sasha was the first to give her a tight hug. "Historia! We missed you. So are you gonna finish your breakfast?" The brown haired soldier sniffed from the smell of bacon and sausage, eggs.
Jean interrupts and looks at Sasha. "We just had breakfast not that long ago." Sasha pouts like a sad puppy. "B-but it's bacon. You can't say no to bacon." her mouth drools from thinking about the crispy grease strip of bacon.
Historia giggles from Sasha daydreaming over a bacon. "Sure, you can have some. It's too much for Levi and I to finish."
"By the way, where's the captain." Connie said as he roamed his eyes to find his superior officer.
"Oh he'll join us in a bit once he's ready." The queen pops her head out of the main doors of her chamber to ask a staff to bring a fresh brew pot of tea with several cups. She closes the doors and leads her friends to the living room wing so they can comfortably sit down on the couches. Sasha already has a plate full of warm bacon, sausages, and eggs with pastries and fruits.
"What brings you guys here? Don't get me wrong, I am happy you are all here to visit. I feel you're here for a reason." Historia said. Just when one of them was about to say something, the door from the bedroom wing opened abruptly. Levi Ackerman is dressed in his Survey Corps uniform while fixing his cravat on his neck. His expression is still grumpy. He glances at his wife then acknowledges his squad with a tch. "You're late, brats." His tone was in his usual monotone. Then the captain sits next to his wife a bit to close. He crossed his leg over the other and placed his arm over Historia's shoulders comfortably. There's no point in hiding their relationship anymore in front of his squad. They know both Historia Reiss and Levi Ackerman are husband and wife.
The gang were still not used to it of seeing these two being too comfortable around each other. "We're sorry, Captain Levi. We took a detour to get here." Armin bows nervously while his comrades bow too. The room became silent until a soft knock was heard. "Oh right, I order tea for everyone." She smiles. "You may enter Stephanie." She called the staff's name. The doors open and a middle aged woman carries a tray of tea sets. The staff bows to her queen. "Here is the tea you asked, You're Majesty." The woman placed the tray on the elegant marble coffee table. The staff notice there's guests in the queen's personal living room. "Good morning our nation's heroes. It's an honor to be at your present especially you, Captain Levi, Humanity's Strongest." The woman bathes her eyelashes at the captain flirtatiously.
Levi leans to pour a cup of warm freshly brewed tea then leans back next to Historia as he sips his tea. He is aware the staff lady is flirting with him, but he doesn't give her any attention. On the other hand, Historia was not pleased her staff was being too bold trying to get her man's attention. She tries to be as composed and mannerly as a queen should. Her friends can feel the awkward situation in front of them. Thank you, Stephanie. You may leave now." Her voice cracks a bit from hiding her jealousy.
Levi pretends being oblivious. He low key wants to smirk at his wife. She feels how he felt earlier. Even he was possessed a while ago by his titan named Iapetus. He is a real douchebag since Levi is also being punished from Iapetus being needy and disobedient. Tch, he needs to keep that beast locked in. He'll get him into trouble in the future especially HIstoria now can manifest strength. It could be from either the bond or maybe from their baby.
Already the lady had left and he could hear his squad and his wife chattering. How long does he zone out? It doesn't matter. He listens to their conversation while sipping more tea.
"So, Captain and HIstoria, you said yesterday you guys will explain a bit how you two end up together. I don't mean to sound disrespectful but the two of you are the last people I ever imagine being together. You are completely different people and your age gap is almost twenty or fifteen years difference. We're happy for you, but it will take time for us to grasp." Connie speaks out. Some of his comrades nod in agreement.
Historia understands what they mean. If someone had told her that she would be married to Captain Levi Ackerman of the Survey Corps and pregnant with his child, Historia would be in horror while laughing in disbelief. Probably, Ymir would say something snarky then becomes in a sour mood.
Ymir. She hopes her close friend is alright across the sea. As long Ymir is alive and safe, Historia can be at ease. Someday, She'll see her and tell her how grateful to have Ymir in her life.
"We're not much different as we thought." Levi said as he placed the tea cup on the coffee table.
"Let's just say we have a similar parallel background upbringing as children." Historia said then took a sip from her tea.
"So, what questions do all of you have been dying to ask?" The captain interrupted since he doesn't want their childhood upbringing being asked. That's too personal for him not ready to share with anyone beside Erwin, Hange, and now Historia.
"When did you two got married? You could've told us. Well, at least Mikasa and I. So we could have been your maid of honors. Aww, I bet you had looked beautiful in a wedding dress!" Sasha excitedly asks questions while still stuffing her mouth with food.
"Oi Braus, finish your food then talk. We barely can understand." Levi scoffs at his subordinate.
Sasha swallows her food then apologies to the captain. "Sorry, sir."
"Don't worry Sasha, I understood you." Historia smiles.
"It wasn't a planned wedding. Two days ago, we tied the knot and Armin and Commander Hange was with us to be our witnesses." Historia added.
Her friends stared at Armin who nervously chuckled. "I'm sorry. I couldn't tell you guys since it was supposed to be a secret until they are ready to expose their relationship status." He explains to the squad.
"Don't give Arlert a hard time, brats. I ordered him not to say anything or he'll face punishment for disobeying his superior officer." Levi glares at his comrades who were ready to hound the poor blonde guy with questions.
Mikasa has been quiet the whole time until she finally said something. "I know you don't need anyone's approval, but I'm glad that you both are happily together. Captain, I suggest don't hurt my best friend or I will come after you." She glares at her captain. When the younger Ackerman met Historia or back then Krista, they were bedmates. Sometimes they along Sasha, Annie, and Ymir, have nightly girl talks about the boys in their cadet years to combat fighting positions.
Historia smiles in gratitude. "Thank you, Mikasa. This means lots from you." She's happy that her friends are aware of her marriage with Levi. The queen quickly glanced at her husband. He was glaring at Mikasa from her threat just a second ago. The blonde haired woman wonders why both Ackermans had bad blood with each other.
She will need to ask them both alone when opportunity comes. This needs to stop. Levi and Mikasa are family, probably distant cousins or something. It's understandable there's some family who are needed to cut ties with, but with communication Mikasa and Levi will amend their dislikes to each other.
"Also, we want to tell you that I'm pregnant. Almost three months along." Historia said as her hand holds onto Levi's.
"Congratulations! Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?" Connie then Sasha said.
"It's too soon to tell." Levi peeks at the baby bump that's under Historia's loose white gown that usually she wears in public.
"Yes, we'll probably have to wait until I reach five months." Historia pat her stomach.
For a couple hours everyone continues talking and sipping tea. Levi told his squad it's time to go since Historia was getting sleepy. The pregnancy made her feel exhausted. At first, she tried to fight off but the fatigue won. Once her friends had left, the queen already plowed on the bed to cuddle her pillow. Her husband joins her to spoon her. Both lovers embrace each other.
Levi admires the way his wife looks when she cuddles with him. "You were joking right about my punishment?"
Historia groans annoyed, then grabs a pillow to hit his head. "No, I meant it, mister. Now let your cute wife sleep." She huffs then turns her back to him to try to sleep.
"Oi woman, you have been moody today." He grabbed the pillow to toss it aside. "I notice you tried not to snap at the lady earlier. You're cute when you get jealous." He chuckles.
"Pfft don't remind me. I don't like how she admires you too much." She turns a bit to look at Levi.
"It just makes me think, why do you fall in love with a girl like me?" Her blue eyes glimpse insecurely at him.
"Stop this. I hate how you thought low of yourself. You are the woman of my dreams. Our child will be beautiful and courageously strong like his or her mother." His lips brush on her temple spots to leave kisses.
"You're one of a kind, Historia. I should be the lucky one. Not in a million years, I would have imagined myself having a wife and soon to be a father." He leans to her baby bump to kiss softly.
"Who would have thought a former thug from the Underground City turned into a captain of the Survey Corps is a husband to a sexy but also pure queen." Levi continues kissing her belly. He can feel her hand stroking his raven hair.
"And who would have thought a royal bastard girl from the countryside that joined the Survey Corps that became queen is a wife to a handsome but also strong and soft captain." She glances at Levi with a soft smile.
"See we go so well together, my queen. We're meant to be." His baritone softened.
"For eternity, my king?" She whispers enough for him to hear.
"For eternity." He promised to her.
A/N: Sorry, this chapter took so long to finish. Last week, I was busy preparing for Thanksgiving with my family. Anyways, here it was chapter 7. Tell me guys what do you think? Don't forget to leave a review and for my AO3 , leave a kudos please uwu. Thank you for your support, my fellow readers! Love you all. Until next time with a new chapter.