… Okay. More smut. Not regretting it but last one for a bit because I need to progress in the fan fiction… but a little more won't hurt! I mean Levi get's some answers on what Eren truly wants in his life and of course, he rewards him for that! Hope you like it.

"That's it Eren. Just hold onto my arms. I won't let you fall" Levi ordered gently. A welcoming smile graced his face, his silver grey eyes lit with happiness and encouragement.

Eren tightly held onto the Captain's chiseled arms and looked down in astonishment, his heart lifting with joy. Instead of the beautiful fish like tail, two somewhat tanned legs and feet wobbled unsteadily as he took a few tentative steps in the wet gloppy sand. Eren relished the way the water ran against his toes, quickly chilling them. The boy wanted to cry with happiness, his chest bursting with joy. He was human.

Eren opened his mouth to laugh. Silence followed. Stunned he tried to call out to Levi but no sound formed from him, the words trapped. The boy panicked and releasing his grip around the older man's arms and clutched his throat, disbelief and horror washing over him. Helpless he clung to the older man in fright, not knowing what to do.

Levi wrapped his arms around the terrified boy no longer with a voice and stroked his hair. For some reason he knew why Eren had no voice.

"We'll get your voice back Eren. Even if it's the last thing I do, I will get your voice back. I want to hear you sing again" Levi comforted. Eren cried. Not even a mutter uttered from his trembling mouth.

Eren jolted upright, gasping. His head pounded terribly, sweat covered his entirety, throat parched. His body was screaming in pain for the need of water. Clutching his throat, he tentatively cleared his throat. He heaved a sigh of relief. He still had his voice. He forlornly looked at his tail that replaced the legs he so desired. How he longed to be human. Due to his impulsive and strong willed behavior, he grew up with a strange and powerful desire to explore the worlds beyond the sea. The idea of being forced into hiding because of folklore and myths was suffocating. He was a prince of his own kingdom. Despite being forbidden to wander or explore any realm above the surface, he broke protocol. The others deemed him lucky… but it was no better than being in a guilt cage. After meeting Captain Levi, he was thrown into a world of adventure, promise and responsibility. No, it was more than that. Eren now understood what it felt and meant to want someone, need and desire and love someone, to help in any way he could to ensure Levi's chance of happiness.

He knew deep within the depths of his soul, he wouldn't be able to stay with Levi. It wasn't because he was a Prince of his people but the union between a merman and human would inevitably end up in ruin. Either one of them would get hurt, most likely Levi. It would kill him if Levi ended up hurting because of him. Sacrifices would have to be made if he wanted to stay with the person he cared for.

Tearing his mind away from those painful facts, he took the time to observe his surroundings ignoring the severe nausea and dire need for water. The sides were covered with a rough looking canvas. He was in a triangular pitch tent of some sort. Everything was a shade of soft blue: the evidence of daybreak.

"What are you doing up so early, brat?"

Startled by presence next to him, he found Captain Levi lying casually on his back, his hands tucked underneath his head. In the dim lighting, Eren could just make out the usual scowl plastered across his face but the corners of his mouth turned up to the slightest smile, his grey eyes lit with mischief.

Eren looked away, feeling his cheeks burn.

"It's nothing Captain. I just had a nightmare. It… it's not important" Eren replied his throat and chest on fire.

Levi studied Eren's bent over posture. His keen sharp eyes noted his skin colour was an unusual pasty colour, beads of sweat formed across his forehead and brow. The vibrant tail had lost some of its brilliance and looked somewhat shriveled. His voice was scratchy but most of all, whenever Eren inhaled it was a laboured breath. He touched Eren's forearm and his eyebrows furrowed further into a disapproving and worried frown. His skin was a hot as fire. Eren needed water.

Without uttering a word, Levi sat up and grabbed a full water decanter at his feet. Unscrewing the lid and taking a small swig, he pressed his mouth against Eren's open, dry chapped one. By reflex, the merman swallowed gratefully. Although the water was stale and warm, it was heaven on his parched tongue and throat. Levi repeated this action four times until Eren signaled he had enough water. With the rest, he trickled the water on the boy's burning skin and tail, quickly cooling him down and restoring the vibrant shine to his tail. Levi then used his own cravat to wipe away the excess perspiration and water that was left on Eren's skin.

Slowly and gently, he rubbed away the drops of sweat that hung Eren's forehead, constantly rotating his fingers in an almost hypnotic rhythm and never missing an area unnoticed. The method was almost too practical for a pirate and Eren had to hold back a laugh at Levi's close attention to detail when he was cleaning his body. Throughout this, the two did not interact with one another and the tent gradually grew lighter as the sun began to rise. They both felt there was no need to. Levi's touches and affectionate gestures was enough to rid any awkwardness between them.

"I'll have to fill a tub of water for you and put it in my quarters" Levi observed, cleaning the last bit of moisture on Eren's left hand.

"Thank you Captain Levi" Eren said once Levi finished.

"What was your nightmare about?"

"Why do you want to know?" Eren asked, embarrassed and not wanting to remember his dream.

"I'm curious. It's good to let things off your chest. Besides I can't have you wearing the pathetic look on your face" Levi said casually crossing his arms.

Eren somehow had grown used to Levi's brusqueness and curt behaviour. Although his comments were rude, the merman felt an undeniable amount of warmth and comfort in his words. Levi was generally worried about him and didn't want to see him looking downhearted.

"I dreamed I was human… You were teaching me how to walk" Eren said finally after a few minutes of silence.

Levi hid his shock. Could the merfolk become human? He didn't think that was possible. Then again anything was possible considering his partner was a mythical creature.

"Well that doesn't sound like a nightmare to me" Levi replied.

"That part wasn't the frightening bit" Eren said.

The merman's face darkened and his turquoise eyes were fearful.

"I lost my voice and I felt so helpless. In my dream you said you'd help me get my voice back. I couldn't speak… I couldn't sing for you"

Eren clutched his throat as if he was afraid his voice would leave him right there. Levi touched the boy's hair to comfort him and this made him relax a little.

"I get the impression there's more behind this dream" Levi queried.

Eren nodded.

"The… my people that is believe the union… between… between a man and merfolk is a forbidden liaison. It's taboo. What we did last night-"

"You did not like it?"

"No! It's not that Captain Levi. It's… if anyone were to find out, someone would get hurt. They will hunt and kill you. I don't care about banishment… being a Prince of Shinganshina seas is nothing but a cage. I do care about the people I care for. It will kill me if you get hurt Captain Levi!"

Levi's face was expressionless but deep within him, he felt touched at this boy's sincerity and compassion for him.

"Is there anything else you want to tell me Eren?"

Eren nodded quickly, feeling a large weight lift off his chest.

"There are ways for a merman to become human… but like the union between man and merman, it also is prohibited, even if you are exiled"

Levi drew closer and pulled the boy close to him, his chin resting against Eren's head.

"Yes? Keep going?"

"Through trade, magic… whatever you call it, the dark and powerful magic… but it comes with package. In exchange for the thing you desire most, in my case become human, I'd have to sacrifice something of mine. These deals only last for a brief period of time. If the deal has not been finalized and made properly, I sell my soul to whatever demon I bargained. The idiotic thing is the fact I know I would do it just to be with you"

"You would go to such stupid and obscene lengths just to be by my side"

Eren nodded.

"Yes" his aquamarine eyes glimmered with truth.

"If this is true then I also forbid you to do the extreme, just to be with me"

Eren looked up at Levi stunned.

"But Captain-"

Levi kissed him and pressed his forehead against Eren's.

"I'm touched and honoured that you care for me that much to go through such lengths… but you getting hurt in the process is out of the question. Do you understand Eren"

Eren felt the will within him begin to break.

"I understand sir"

"Good… now it's still pretty early" Levi's eyes suddenly darkened seductively alarming the merman. The boy became even more disconcerted when the older man began to trail soft kisses down the boy's chest.

"Sir?"

Eren was starting to feel flustered again. He winced and trembled slightly when Levi teased his nipple with his calloused fingertips until it hardened at his touch. Levi flashed a grin when he saw Eren's face beginning to flush so for further fun, he sucked the other.

The boy's body jerked and he clamped a hand over his mouth when Levi bit a little harder than he anticipated. Did the Captain enjoy teasing and playing with his body that much?

"C-Captain Levi what are-"

"Shh. Did I saw you could speak, brat?" Levi said through his ministrations.

He slowly made his way down his torso.

'It should be here' Levi thought, searching for something. He trailed his index finger slowly downwards, tracing the silver scales with curiosity. He smiled with deep pride satisfaction when he managed to coax the 'need' he wanted to see. Levi traced Eren's pulsating need already dripping with a white sticky substance.

"My, my… already? We need to work on your stamina"

Levi teasingly blew on him. Eren let out a muffled moan. It was like a sweet caress against his skin. His eyes clenched shut when Levi suddenly dragged his tongue from the base to the head, savouring the salty tang of his lover. Eren bit his tongue to stop himself from screaming with pleasure. Levi's tongue felt so good against him… it was heaven.

"Do you want more Eren?"

Eren nodded weakly, completely at Levi's mercy.

"Well then, your wish is my command"

Levi took him in his mouth, holding Eren's hips down to keep him from moving. Eren shuddered, gasping trying his best to contain his jerking body. His mouth felt exquisite, hot and Levi showed no signs stopping from pleasuring him. Levi sucked, swirling his tongue around him, sometimes giving him long languishing strokes and other times, quick flicks of the tongue. Eren bent over, gripping Levi's dark hair in his fingers. It felt so good.

Levi let go but not without moving one of his hands up and down Eren's length.

"It feels good right" Levi said, licking his lips seductively.

"Yes"

He continued his ministrations but it wasn't long before Eren knew he was close. Eren clutched his hair tighter, shuddering harder.

Levi paused.

"Hmm… already?"

"W-wait… Levi… I can't! I'm coming…" Eren exclaimed, the feeling coiling tighter.

"It's alright. Go on" Levi smiled then proceeded once more.

Only a few seconds later, Eren reached that climax his body craved. His body shook all over and he let himself release inside of his partner's mouth. Levi swallowed the salty white substance from Eren's orgasm greedily, thick and warm. Some dribbled down his chin. Eren had released a large amount.

Levi wiped his mouth a broad but tender smile crossing his face. Eren sat unsteadily, trembling looking at his Captain through hazy lidded eyes. Levi kissed him gently and held him tightly.

"Eren. You're perfect the way you are. I don't want you to do anything reckless for my sake… do you understand me?"

Eren nodded tiredly.

"What's this? Already worn out? The day's just started" Levi whispered gentle in Eren's ear.

Eren rested his head onto Levi's shoulder and merely smiled in return.

I really need to push the story forward… no more smut! I have to control myself! X3

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