"From this day forward I promise you these things."
He's had those words memorized for weeks now. His tongue would fumble as he tried to sound out the strange scribbles. Levi's pride had always kept him from asking for help, determined to learn these vows on his own.
"I will laugh with you in times of joy and comfort you in times of sorrow."
Despite the fact laughing felt impossible sometimes. With her he could laugh the rest of his life away.
But comforting was hard for him. She had nightmares, just like him, but it was Petra who would reach out and wipe the sweat from his brow, murmuring it was just a dream. She was the stronger of the duo, yet he'd still strive to be strong for her.
"I will share in your dreams, and support you as you strive to achieve your goals."
That was also hard, because while she dreamed of a free world devoid of titans, he dreamed of a peaceful life lacking death's constant presence. He used to dream of escaping his cage, but that was when Levi was young and hopeful. Now he wouldn't mind a cage as long as it was beautiful and safe.
But Petra hadn't lost hope, she wouldn't be happy with that.
"I love children," She had whispered to him one night. "But I couldn't bare to bring one into a world like this. Not til they wouldn't have to live in fear." So he'd break his cage to be with her. So that one day their dreams could both come true.
"I will listen to you with compassion and understanding,"
He knew her fears. How when mad, her words repeated in a loop as she tried to push them out. How she still tried to hide the slight accent that colored her words. When she slipped, he'd ignore her flushed face and act like nothing went wrong.
"and speak to you with encouragement."
He was never good with words, never will be, that was Petra's forte. Yet he'd try to reassure her when the doubts seemed suffocating. Maybe all he'd be able to do would be to pat her on a the back, but still it was better than nothing.
"I will help you when you need it, and step aside when you don't."
Petra was strong like he said earlier, but also a bit stubborn. It could be like pulling teeth to get her to admit she needed help. But Levi trusted her. He knew if she really didn't need help and would let her fly.
"I will remain faithful to you for better or worse, in times of sickness and health."
Nothing would make him leave her side. Let Heaven and Hell try as much as they want.
"You are my best friend and I will love and respect you always." After those words were said, Levi pulled her in for a kiss.
"You were supposed to wait til things were finished, idiot." Petra laughed as she played with his black hair.
"Doesn't matter," Levi smiled. The world could end for all he cared because right now everything was as perfect as it could be
A.N. HAPPY RIVETRA WEEK 2015! Still a few hours away where I am, but I managed to finish all my prompts beforehand so I was a little excited ; ) Today was happy since I figured there'd be a lot of angst with this prompt but don't worry.
