Greiving

by Lazulite Dragon

Everyone has someone they care for. But the battle for humanity is still in full swing, and while some have been honorably discharged, like Levi himself, most can't go home for one reason or another. After all, only the best are put on the front line. (This is a series of short snaps into people's lives, and the trail of grief followed through each timeline.)

1. TheLetter

Warning: deals with death. PTSD

Pairings:

Levi X Eren

Mikasa x Annie

Levi woke that morning with a spring in his step, he completed his run faster than usual. He made it back in time to have a full, relaxed breakfast and still get to have a long shower. He had just stepped out of the warm spray, and wrapped a towel around himself. The doorbell rang, not having time to dress he jogged deinstalled to answer.

Two people, a girl whose name badge said Officer Annie, and another young lady whose tag read General Mikasa. Mikasa cleared her throat, holding out an official envelope.

"News from the front line." She said, strong and commanding. Levi took it tentatively. His tried to still his shaking hands, really hoping it as good news. The two women hadn't left, they remained in perfect posture. Traditional salute of Humanities Soldier.

Levi read the letter.

My dearest Levi,

By the time you're reading this I will have already been gone for quite some time. Please forgive me, I feel a peace now, resting in the fields of Elysium. Don't mourn me, but celebrate my life here with you instead. I have no regrets, and I love you deeply.

Please understand that Levi.

I love you,

Sincerely, Eren Jaeger.

Below a couple signatures were hastily scrawled in messy ink. Levi felt tears rise to his eyes. Clouded silver orbs trembled, re-reading the lines over and over again.

"Th-thank you." He choked on his words. Annie and Mikasa nodded, then left Levi alone. He softly shut the door.

Levi fell to his knees, the towel tangling around his ankles.

Oh god did he ever bawl.