New chapter for you all. SMUT AT THE END! Read the plot line first before you get to the smut...My dearest followers, I apologise for neglecting your messages this afternoon. I was out watching the Desolation of Smaug with my family. 161 minutes of total epicness so here's a chapter as an apology gesture. Have fun reading. Hope you enjoy it! :3

Soft shafts of the early morning light shone through a porthole, gradually lit the darkened Captain's cabin. Dust particles danced in the sharp streaming beams, lighting small spots of the ebony floor and illuminating the brass nautical equipment lying on the inlaid shelves. Tucked safely in bed, two men lay together side by side, the older of the two wide awake gazing sadly at his partner who lay asleep. Captain Levi stroked Eren's hair, parting the soft brown locks to the side. The boy looked so pale, his face lacked that healthy glow. After Eren had fainted from exhaustion and from battling hypothermia, Levi had brought him back to his ship to recover in his room, back by his side and back where he belonged. Levi dried his naked body, dressed him in spare clothes and laid him on his bed. He had ordered his sister Mikasa to keep touching correspondence with Petra, to keep track of the Commodore's navy and his doings without having to leave Eren. Mikasa was honoured, wanting to help her brother and the Captain in anyway she could. It was the least she could do, now her brother was safe and under protection. Now here Eren was, sleeping peacefully no longer in that delirious fitful half sleep, free from the nightmares and earlier pain.

Levi turned his gaze to the bed head. Behind that was a built in, hide drawer he had made himself and that only he knew about. In that drawer he hid the beautiful golden jewelled vial containing the silverly liquid form of Eren's voice and merman's powers. As long as he lived, he would make sure Erwin would never get them.

He made himself comfortable on one arm. With his free hand, he touched the boy's cheek making him stir from his slumber. Eren's eyelids fluttered open, the dark eyelashes casting graceful shadows across his tanned high cheek bones. Aquamarine eyes met molten silver. Levi gave the boy a small discreet smile and watched the boy stretched, wincing uncomfortably when he tried to flex his legs. They were stiff, aching and unfamiliar. Sitting up, he rubbed his calves flinching whenever his fingers pressed a particularly tender area. With difficulty, he swung his legs out from under the covers and pressed his feet agains the smooth polished floorboards. Immediately, his legs shook from this foreign and sudden weight the floor rocked beneath his feet. Eren hit the floor, the impact startling his arms.

"And where do you think you're going brat?" Levi asked coolly.

Levi gripped Eren's arms and in turn he held his tightly and managed to help him up, supporting the boy to stand. Levi felt a flash of annoyance burn within him. The boy was at least a head taller than him when he stood in his new found legs. When he had that beautiful silver tail adorning his body, he always seemed much smaller and more vulnerable, not that Eren wasn't emotionally and physically breakable now.

"Sit down brat" Levi ordered.

Eren did as he was told and sat down on the bed. Levi began to massage and stretch Eren's legs personally, rotating the boy's pale ankles and feet. Eren fidgeted when Levi began to rub his palm against the base of Eren's left foot, stretching the heel and making him flex his toes uncomfortably. It tickled a great deal.

"Stop fidgeting brat… well at least I should be thankful that you have feeling in your legs and feet. You just need to practice using them" Levi said moving onto the other leg.

Eren watched silently, wishing with all his might he could thank him for the kind gesture. He wondered about the vial. Where did Levi put it? He dreaded of the consequences that were to come. His heart pounded slightly of the thought of what Commodore Smith would do. If he didn't give the vial soon, than he'd kill Levi.

"I know what your thinking foolish boy" Levi said reading Eren's thoughts. The young man's eyes widened.

"It's written all over your face. You're very easy to read. I put the vial in a very safe place. No way, would I let you hand your voice and powers to that bastard. You've already been through enough" Levi said stopping his ministrations.

Eren's fear for Levi's life increased. He shook his head adamantly using expressive hand gestures to try and convey his terror. Levi gripped them.

"Eren. I know the Commodore more than you do. He may be a naval officer but he and I are very similar in personalities. He bribed you. Once you give him your powers and voice he will hunt your friends and family, anyone dear to you and kill them just to get keep them silent. It won't make any difference whether you give him the vial or not… "

Levi paused, a grim shadow crossing his face briefly.

"I know this because if I was in the same position as the Commodore, I would have done the same thing before I met you"

Eren was mortified. He had been foolish to trust the Captain. He had given up his powers and become human all for nothing. Levi and the others would get hurt because of him.

"I failed you" Eren mouthed.

"Quite the contrary Eren. I do admit I am angry that you went against my orders but you've proven yourself to me. You will do anything for the people you treasure. It is an admirable quality… now try standing"

With the help of the Captain, Eren managed to stand getting used to the feeling of having legs instead of a tail.

"I'll help you practice later in the afternoon. For now, let's get you something to build up your strength"

[The Utopia Naval office]

In the darkened office of Commodore Erwin Smith, the officer paced up and down in his empty room. His heavy strides echoed loudly, bouncing off the walls. He had been pacing for at least ten minutes, his mind full of trepidation and fury. For the first time in his life, the Commodore had been defied by a lolly merman. Erwin clenched his teeth, feeling rage burn deep inside of him. It had been more than twelve hours since he had ordered that mer-brat to surrender his voice and powers over to him in exchange for the safety of his friends. By now, he would have been able to secretly muster only a handful of his best men, use that boy's incredible abilities to his advantage and kill that good for nothing Captain once and for all. He dreaded the thought of those powers I'm Levi's hands… but maybe that was why the boy had not come. Levi must have gotten to him first to aid his friend or lover. Erwin was perplexed. How could a monster, a violent sociopath know such strong emotions? It defied logic and he refused to believe it. He did not know what would happen. Would he cast that boy aside and use his merman abilities for himself or would he shelter the boy and hide him as well as that voice Erwin craved? The first option seemed the most rational of the two yet if the Captain did cast the boy aside after he had used him, he would have seen the merman by now. Maybe the Captain did care for that boy.

Erwin thought long and hard. In two weeks, the greatest naval battle known would occur on their waters. If this was to be as serious as he expected to be he would need all his forces and men. Knowing Levi he would rally up every miscreant and cutthroat known to man to fight against the Commodore. The South was infested with those good for nothing sea-dogs. They were ugly parasites of the sea… but maybe he could use that to his advantage. The Captain was bound to hire more recruits to replace the ones he had lost in the first battle. If he could get someone to take up the guise of a pirate and infiltrate the Levi's ship, he could discover Levi's battle strategies as well as obtain the boy's voice and skills. He would have to get someone inconspicuous, a street dog. Using a private or an officer of the Navy would be too risky.

His heart pounding with excitement he rang the bell for Nanaba. She walked in, a placid half smile on her face and saluted.

"You called for me Commodore?"

Erwin's sharp, ice blue eyes were ablaze with steely will power.

"Yes. Get me Admiral Pixis and the other Commodores. I have a plan to destroy that worthless, despicable leech once an for all"

[Pirate's Cove]

"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.

The boy fed and clothed, Eren smiled recognising his dream he had a few nights ago. The sun high in the cloudless blue sky, radiating a steady warmth against his skin. Levi's men at their duties, the Captain began to teach Eren to walk properly on his own as he promised. The wet sand, gloppy and soft felt foreign underneath his feet, the cool waves occasionally licking the sides of them. Occasionally he would have to stop to wiggle and curl his toes in the moist sand to get used to the feeling.

Gulping, Eren stumbled slightly at an uneven stride. Levi swiftly caught him.

"Slowly Eren. Like I said, take small steps first"

Heaving a deep sigh and setting his jaw together, he obeyed the Captain.

"That's it. Small steps"

Eren treaded cautiously and soon his uneven steps became more controlled. His turquoise eyes lit with wonder and excitement and he felt tears of happiness and joy form.

"See brat, your walking. It isn't that hard now is it? I'm going to let go of your arms no. I want to see if you can walk by yourself"

Eren nodded his excitement growing. Levi let go slowly making sure Eren didn't fall. The first few steps by himself were surprisingly unsteady but Eren pushed on, wanting to feel more of this liberating feeling. Soon the little awkward steps were equal. Small minute steps turned into strides, strides became a light jog and soon Eren was sprinting down the white sand cove, running through the waves his heart soaring with joy. His arms outstretched like a sea gull, he thought he was flying across the waves, exulted and triumphant. The tears of exhilaration fell from his face.

A tender and warm sensation flourished deep within the depths of Levi's heart. He watched the smiling youth's face and he couldn't help but smile and laugh with him. Levi felt proud for the boy who now ran proudly on his own. He was a little stunned when Eren suddenly stopped running to gaze into the deep blue ocean before him. His smiling face contorted to an expression of loneliness. The boy reached to touch his own throat when the youth realised he could no longer laugh or cry out in happiness and he let himself fall waist deep into the water. Realisation dawned on the Captain. So that was it.

Levi slowly walked over to the crying boy and held him in his arms.

"We'll find a way to get your voice back. I promise Eren… I too want to hear you speak but most of all sing again like you used to"

Eren gripped the Captain's arms, silent cries uttered from his mouth.

"I promise Eren. I won't let anyone take your voice away from you"

"Eren! Eren! Captain Levi!" a young feminine voice broke the din.

Eren looked up startled, recognising the voice of his sister. His heart filled with relief when he saw her approach with a warm soft smile gracing her beautiful face. Levi made room for her so she could hug him tightly. She had seen him run through the shallow water, beaming from ear to ear, eyes laughing looking more free then ever she had seen him before. He was destined for this life of liberty instead of the confines of the ocean, having to hide from in the shadows.

"Eren, Captain Levi I've come to tell you that my friend Armin and I have convinced our people to fight for your cause. We have told the Commodore had killed Eren when he was under question and now they have sworn their revenge. They want to help you defeat him. Eren you cannot come to Shiganshina until the battle is over"

Mikasa paused slightly, her brown eyes becoming glazed with tears. She brushed Eren's hair away from his face.

"Eren, once the war is over you are free to live life how you choose. Whether you want to stay human or turn back into a merman is entirely up to you. You will forever be my brother no matter what you are and I will always be by your side"

Eren's throat tightened and he forced himself not to show emotion. He stiffened his posture fighting off tears.

"Is that all Mikasa?" Levi asked her.

She gave a firm nod.

"Yes. I'm rallying the best of my kingdom's troupes… and knowing Eren he'd probably want to fight alongside you"

Levi looked at Eren surprised.

"He knows how to fight?"

Mikasa smiled. "We all do although we prefer using the spear rather than sword but Eren can wield any weapon he chooses. His last name isn't Jeager for nothing Captain"

The Captain looked into Eren's determined face, eager to fight alongside him. As much as he wanted Eren to stay out of battle, likely chances the boy would end up disobeying him anyway. His stubborn and strong willed personality would always be his best and worst trait about him. Furthermore he was curious to see what Eren could do. If what Mikasa said was true, Eren wouldn't consider himself a burden. He would be an asset for his crew and with the merfolk behind him there was a chance for victory if the Commodore ever got a hold of the vial containing Eren's voice and powers.

"Thank you for informing me Mikasa. Keep correspondence with Petra for me and also keep me updated with any news of anything below the surface"

"Yes Captain. I should go. My people will be wondering where I am. I can't let my people know you're alive or worse you've turned into a human" Mikasa said.

A part of Eren didn't want his only family member leaving him but logic told him the further away she was, the safer he would be. She gave Eren one last embrace.

"I'll visit in a few days don't worry Eren" Mikasa called back the dived gracefully into the water. Eren watched her blue tail vanish in a mass of bubbles, feeling empty and alone.

"Stop making that face brat. She's doing this for you. You're very lucky you have a sister who cares about you. Be grateful, she's going through a lot of trauma just to keep you safe" Levi chided.

Eren sighed. He knew that. Mikasa was endangering her own life and right to rule for his own stupid safety.

Levi stood up and stretched, offering his hand to Eren's.

"We should head back to the ship. I need to start making my own battle preparations now that your sister has made hers and pledged an allegiance with me"

[Commodore Smith's Office - Early evening]

In the early hours of the summer evening, Admiral Pixis and two fellow officers trudged tiredly to Commodore Smith's quarters, dreading his next scheme. The Admiral was beginning to fear the Commodore's methods of obtaining information and avenging the deaths of this comrades. Ever since Captain Levi came into the picture, his code of honour had changed drastically. However, he had no heart to fire or humiliate a man who had served countlessly in the Navy.

"What's all this about Commodore Smith?" Admiral Pixis asked wearily. The strain of the upcoming final battle weighed heavily upon his shoulders. He feared of the future devastation that would be brought upon their once prosperous and effectively run city. Utopia had long been able to repair itself.

Commodore Dietrich and Lieutenant Zacharius stood together nervous. When they entered the Commodore's room, both officers sensed a heavy cloud of angst, foreboding the downfall a Commodore so great it would cost him his very life. When they saw Erwin Smith, his eyes were sunken beneath shadows yet his eyes were such a vibrant animated blue, the whites lined with red veins. They had never seen him like this. So built on getting rid of just one man. They had long given up on suggesting the idea of retreat, surrendering their city and seeking refuge in another for the benefit of their kingdom… but the Commodore Smith refused. He thoroughly believed Captain Levi could be brought down once and for all.

"Commodore if this is about that Merman's elixir or whatever you call it drop it. It's probably in the hands of Captain Levi by now" Admiral Pixis said tiredly, leaning on a chair for support. He hadn't eaten well for the past week due to stress, leaving his body weak and frail.

"Admiral Pixis I have an idea. Its true the Captain may have this concoction of merman's powers but maybe we can use that to our advantage"

"Go on" Admiral Pixis replied, not wanting to hear the rest.

The Commodore crossed his arms behind his back, straightening his posture.

"As you know, we face the most difficult challenge in just a short amount of time. We need men"

"Yes… and your point is?" he said taking a drink of whisky that had been offered to him.

"Captain Levi will also take this opportunity to hire any miscreant and law breaker to fight with him. This may be a slap dash solution but I propose we send a man in to mingle with these offenders, let himself get hired by the Captain and infiltrate the Maria"

Admiral Pixis spat out the liquid he had begun to sip in shock, not believing the outrageous plan. He coughed the remaining liquid sticking in the back of his throat, Commodore Dietrich patting his back whilst Lieutenant Zacharius looked at him scandalised.

"Are you out of your senses Commodore Smith? That's too risky! We can't send in our own men!"

"I don't intend to. I'll find a man I can trust"

"Commodore Smith, what has become of you? You want to sacrifice the life of an innocent being just to obtain information?" Admiral Pixis asked completely agonised.

"Think about it Admiral. What's the life of one man when we can save so many. Whoever chosen would be honoured to serve the Navy"

Commodore Dietrich shook his head. 'I wouldn't be too sure of that' he thought to himself quietly.

"Admiral please listen. Once hired, he could obtain information about the Captain's battle plans and techniques as well as steal the elixir we need. We'll be one step ahead of Captain Levi"

Admiral Pixis was dumbstruck, not knowing what to think.

"Admiral there is no other way to do this. If we want to defeat Captain Levi and take back what is rightfully ours, avenging our comrades we have to think like him. Don't you agree?"

The ageing Admiral sighed and slumped in one of the available armchairs. What the Commodore said was true. They had used brute force and defiance costing them the lives of their own men. Now it was time to use a more devious tactics"

"Do what you have to do Smith… but I'm warning you, this plan must not reach the ears of the King. I fear we could lose our titles as well as our reputation"

"Our reputation was destroyed when Captain Levi came to Utopia. It is time we take it back" Erwin replied stoically.

Admiral Pixis hardened his gaze.

"Very well. Do what you must"

[Captain's Cabin]

In the quietude of the late evening, the moon's light shone softly on the Maria. The men were left to their own devices, drinking and singing happily on their hidden cove save two people. The Captain's cabin was dark, no light save for the glowing candle at Captain's Levi's bedside. The door locked and bolted from the inside the couple were free from the eyes and scrutiny of others. Levi and Eren sat together on the bed. Eren was pressed against the carved head stead of the wide sofa like bed, stripped of his clothes his naked body from his neck all the way down to his thighs covered in light red bite marks curtesy of the Captain. The foreplay had left him breathless and incredibly aroused, his need painfully erect a flush covering his face.

Levi licked his lips at his prize before him. The sight of Eren's pleasured yet irritated facial expression tantalised him. Unlike his lover however, he was only shirtless his breeches unbuttoned to ease that forever growing tightness in his nether regions. Levi crawled towards the fifteen year old and kissed him lightly on the forehead before pulling his body to him, increasing the flush against his face. Putting him on his lap, he wrapped Eren's legs around his waist bracing them firmly before nipping at his neck playfully with his perfectly white canine teeth. Eren shuddered feeling a jolt of pleasure when Levi wrapped his hand around his length with his own and began to move it. Levi was hot against him.

"We're both men right… so we both know where it feels good the most. Come on brat, touch mine too" Levi ordered albeit gently.

With trembling hands, Eren complied copying his elder's actions tentatively until the pleasurable sensations had got a hold of him.

"That's right… just like that" Levi said softly, looking into Eren's molten desire filled eyes.

In a steady rhythm, their hands moved up and down each other. Eren trembled gasping. Levi was partially heartbroken, wanting to hear Eren's cries of appreciation of the feelings that satisfied his body. Instead, Levi only could witness silent sighs and moans.

The younger boy suddenly flinched then shook his head feeling his climax approach. He suddenly let go expecting Levi to also do the same. Levi smiled knowing Eren was still inexperienced to hold back but he decided to play along and wanting Eren to feel his release. He increased his hand speed so Eren could come faster. Eren clutched Levi's shoulder urging him to stop but knowing he would not.

"What's this Eren? Why did your hand stop? Are you close already?" Levi whispered softly in Eren's ear and leaning against the boy's shoulder. Eren vigorously nodded his head, biting his lip and clenching his toes at the increasing pleasure he felt.

"Please… I'm about to-"

"It's alright… come. I want you too" Levi replied rubbing the slit at the tip of Eren's length, teasingly.

Eren's body jolted as he reached his climax. Tingling sensations came in waves, travelling throughout his body to his toes. Levi grinned quickly catching the essence Eren spilled out with his cupped hand.

"Brat you come to fast" Levi joked.

Already flushed from his release, he somehow reddened further with embarrassment.

"It's a little selfish though. I'm hardly at my limit yet you brat!" Levi laughed.

Levi licked his hand clean, swallowing what was left of Eren's climax. Still in a dazed stupor from the post effects of his climax, Levi gently lifted Eren up to kiss his torso. Eren's eyes widened when he felt an unfamiliar but equally pleasurable sensation probe at him. Eren shuddered, his mouth watering. It felt as if something was wiggling inside of him and he realised it was Levi's index finger. He winced slightly when he entered another finger and scissored them but he soon grew accustomed with this feeling, stretching him and he soon grew aroused again. Levi slid his fingers slowly, hitting something deep within Eren that sent glorious electric pulses down his spine. Whatever the Captain was preparing him for, it felt good.

Levi looked into Eren's pleasure filled facial expression, his eyes half closed.

"What you feel now is me hitting your prostate" Levi explained.

Eren looked at him confused.

Levi laughed. Teaching him the actually anatomy of a male human would exceptionally funny for him in later days.

"Never mind"

He removed his fingers from Eren who looked at him with the most adorable facial expression. Levi pressed him on his back and smiled at him, his grey eyes gleaming in the candle light. Eren's face, coated with beads of sweat, his cheeks red from the pleasure and his trembling mouth had to be the most beautiful thing known to man. HIs features were highlighted by the lighting of that warm golden candlelight.

Levi leant down and kissed Eren's open mouth, his tongue touching Eren's tenderly.

He broke the kiss and pressed his forehead against the boy's.

"I'm going to make you feel so good until you can no longer stand the pleasure. But I warn you… this will hurt a little, since this is your first time and all" Levi whispered.

Before Eren knew what was going on, he felt something enter him unexpectedly. Shocked at the feeling his muscles contracted in pain, eyes watering. Levi hissed, Eren felt so tight and moist around him, like hot satin but he had to hold back for Eren's sake. He held down Eren's arms, trying to calm him down.

"Eren it's alright calm down!" Levi said.

Eren shook his head, tears streaming down the face.

"Eren!" Levi took a firm hold of the boy's chin, forcing him to look into his enchanting grey eyes.

"Listen to me. I would never hurt you… it's alright just breathe" Levi said softly.

Levi's voice was soothing, his gaze trusting. Eren's harsh ragged breathing began to slow, his muscles relaxing.

"That's it Eren… just breathe. Relax… It will feel good soon. I promise"

Eren nodded.

"I'm going to move now so you can get used to me alright?"

Eren winced slightly when Levi pulled out slightly and pushed in. Levi shuddered at the feeling of Eren sheathing him tightly. Eren looked into Levi's face and he felt his heart lift that he could make a man like Levi desire him and that was enough to make Eren relax. Levi gripped Eren's length and began to pump his fist in a similar manner before. Eren shuddered at the pleasure of having Levi throbbing inside of him and having his lover tantalise him. Soon, Eren was devoid of all pain and now accustomed with Levi inside of him. Levi stretched him taught and whenever he went deep enough, Levi would always hit that very spot. Through their love making, they rushed and coupled with a madness and want that in truth absolutely terrified Eren. The sensual way of love was animalistic. He felt lost and so naive but Levi made up for that. He was experienced and Eren knew he was not his first… but he didn't mind. He was the first person that Levi loved and he was more proud of that fact. To them it felt like eternity. Maybe it was. They made love countless of times. Eren had lost the number of times he came and how many times Levi had released within him… but even men like Levi had a certain limit. They lay together, a thick layer of sweat coating their bodies, their hair damp and dripping and their limbs entangled. Levi lay on top of Eren, still deep inside of him. Neither of them wanted to pull away from their embrace. For a long period of time, the lay quietly until their heartbeats had slowed and the sensations had ceased.

Levi pulled out of Eren who lay exhausted on the bed but not enough for him to sleep. Kindly, Levi began to clean Eren's body from sweat even tot he extent of wiping Eren's length clean much to Eren's embarrassment and to is amusement. Eren fidgeted clawing the sheets when he ran he wiped him clean. Already feeling the post effects of his final climax, the feelings he felt now were so much they were painful.

"Hmmm not bad for a first timer… but you still need practice brat" Levi joked softly, touching Eren's hair and lying down next to him.

Eren smiled softly, tired. Levi wrapped an arm around Eren's waist pulling him close. Eren in turn snuggled closer inhaling the familiar scent of sweat, musk, sea salt and spice. Not long after, Een drifted to sleep. Levi smiled at the sleeping boy and made himself comfortable on the mattress. He wanted this night to go on forever. Everything at that moment was perfect.

Oooh! The plot thickens… ah lovely smut scene at the end! Tee hee! Extra long chapter too.

Love Evening Falls.