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Erwin's greatest acting challenge was luring Levi into the Survey Corp. He used every card he had at the time to get close to the underground rat who soared faster than the military police. Others may have seen someone who didn't deserve to see the sun but Erwin saw more. Reading through report after report of the man's crimes only peaked Erwin's curiosity. Erwin saw an alpha who learned life's hard lessons early. Levi entered the system as footnote on his mother's prostitution record.
Later, Levi got a a record of his own for pick pocketing, breaking into surface houses, and eventually stealing gas from the MPs. It seemed there was nothing that could break this alpha's spirit. When Levi was a teenager he got got arrested with an omega pup. The report stated that the alpha remained calm until one of the Military Police tried make the pup submit, that Levi was trying to protect his mate. Erwin knew better. His inner omega refused to believe that his Levi was mated.
It took a great deal of planning but Erwin managed to pull some strings for his grand plan. The underground was just as wild as he read. No one should have to live in that kind of squalor. Once he had Levi, Erwin knew he could free these people. With Levi, there would be a world without titans.
For some reason, when they finally caught the quick man, the alpha refused to look Erwin in the eyes. Not only was this particular alpha's behavior was odd, but Erwin's inner omega would not be ignored.
It only took a nod for Mike to understand what needed to be done. He smashed Levi's face into the filthy puddle. That act alone should have been enough to make the little man go into a rage. Somehow the smaller alpha managed to keep his instincts in check. If he could do it, Erwin decided he could do the same. When Erwin finally laid eyes on the small alpha he couldn't help but fall to his knees. There was a pain in his chest that burned when Levi would look up at him Erwin NEEDED this man to joined the Survey Corps.
"What is your name?" Erwin repeated his question.
"Levi," the alpha growled. Up close, he could still see a sheen of sweat from the fight on the alpha's neck. Even the dirty water sparkled as it fell from Levi's hair. Erwin swallowed. He knew he finally found what he was looking for.
On the surface, seeing Levi fly higher than the others it made Erwin's heart soar. At Mike's, recommendation, Erwin stayed clear of the underground alpha. During most of their training Erwin made sure to stay from the alpha and his pack. When he felt weak Mike would remind him that Levi wanted to kill him.
Somehow he manged to keep his distance until the night Levi lost Farlan and Isabel. Erwin never saw an alpha cry before. It wasn't an impossible idea. He could imagine an alpha would cry if he lost his beta and the pup that he reared to adulthood.
Erwin found the alpha sitting alone in one of the stairwells of the broken castle the Survey Corp used for the night crying. The sound was barely a sniffle but the soft sound seemed to call out to Erwin. When he reached the dark hallway he paused.
"What are you doing here?" Levi's raw wet voice helped him find the alpha. Erwin could smell the pain in his scent. It called to Erwin's inner omega for comfort. He felt down the wall until he reached shaggy strands of hair.
"I wanted to thank you for staying," Erwin said as he sat against the stones. It was the only thing he felt comfortable saying at that moment.
"It was either that or die out here," Levi whispered. Erwin slide an arm around the small frame to feel it vibrate with sadness. I need to comfort him. Erwin brushed his lips across the top of his head. The little alpha stiffened in his embrace.
"I'm sorry," Erwin whispered into Levi's hair.
"I should have protected them," Levi's voice wavered. The sudden open emotion was a welcome surprise so Erwin started stroking his arm. "This wasn't like other jobs…"
"You get many jobs to kill people?"
"Do you really want to know?"
Erwin chuckled. "I apologize. Do you still want to kill me?" The question felt more exposed than it should.
"No," said Levi. The large omega relaxed in his seat. Erwin felt the the little alpha nose his shoulder trying to get access to Erwin's neck. Until then, Erwin hadn't realized he was giving off a scent. It is just to comfort him, Erwin told himself. Just this once. He tilted his neck offering better access.
"So this is what you smell like," Levi breathed. "You usually stink.." Erwin chuckled.
"You're not surprised?" Erwin said. "That I'm an omega."
"Fuck do I care," Levi continued working his way up Erwin's neck. The omega could feel the smaller man relax in his arms and that was enough. "I smelled you in the underground." Lips brushed along Erwin's neck giving him a rush of goosebumps. "It's not bad." The angry shaking stilled to a gentle vibration as the alpha started to croon. Erwin's head tilted completely offering his scent gland. He could easily fall into his lulling comfort.
Every alpha's croon was different. Mike's croon was a strong, steady thump meant to reassure the listener. Levi's croon was surprisingly gentle, the sound was soft, offering comfort but not demanding it, like he was giving the omega an option. Erwin found himself falling into the rhythm. His body relaxing against the smaller one for support.
"Al…pha…" the word slipped from his lips. The big omega didn't realize he spoke but the small alpha heard him. Levi stiffened. The gentle crooning stopped leaving Erwin in a daze. The alpha slipped out of Erwin's embrace. He dusted off his pants before looking down at his leader.
"I'm heading back," he said. "You should walk around or something to get that smell off of you."
Erwin shook his head to come back to his senses. "I…I apologize," Erwin said. This is was probably why Mike wanted him to stay away.
"It's fine," said Levi. "Thank you…for this," he said offhandedly before turning to walk up the dark steps.
"Levi?"
Erwin heard the boots stop.
"You have no problem following me?"
"I'll follow you," said Levi.
"Even though I'm an omega?"
"That doesn't have anything to do with it," said Levi. The steps started up again. "Isabel liked the Survey Corps….so I'll stay." Erwin nodded in the dark. He was happy that Levi was staying even it it was only to honor his fallen omega pup.
When they returned to the walls their routine didn't change very much. Levi continued under his new squad leader. Erwin kept his distance but he still found himself watching the alpha through his office window.
Or spot the man eating by himself in the mess hall. Every time, something called to Erwin to reach out to Levi. He told himself he needed a reason to contact the man. What happened in the castle was just his instincts comforting Erwin's wouldn't do it without a good reason. Levi was jut his newest chess piece. There was still a dark sadness surrounding Levi. The dark cloud tugged at the instincts Erwin fought to keep at bay. His rational mind was always there to remind him 'what use did he have for a broken alpha?' Erwin's plan had worked just as he predicted. There was nothing more that he needed to do…. So why did he have this aching desire to be close to the small alpha?
The following spring, while they were outside the walls, Erwin found his reason. The Survey Corp bunked down for the night in the abandoned castle base. Because of Erwin's strategy they loss less soldiers but it still stung. Erwin's feet wandered the halls trying to get his mind to settle so he could sleep. Every mission he found this harder and harder to do. Some how he found his way to a familiar dark hallway. It was foolish to believe, that perhaps…
"What are you doing here?" Levi's low voice rolled out of the darkness, making Erwin jump.
"So, you are here?" Erwin kept his voice calm despite the surprise that bubbled there. The tall omega placed a brave hand on the wall to guide him in the darkness. He took careful steps until he reached what he guessed was a landing. Small, rough hands reached for his wrist making the omega startle and jump back so he landed on the bottom step with a grunt.
Levi tsked. "If you were scarred you shouldn't have come." The same hands that startled him, brushed Erwin's cheeks, checking for injuries. "Are you hurt?"
"Only, my pride," Erwin joked. He opted out of mentioning his sore tailbone.
"You're lying," Levi retorted. Fingers blindly reached behind Erwin's ears. The omega jumped.
"Stay still," Levi ordered. "You'll feel better in a minute." Levi knew he found what he was searching for when the large omega's head fell forward to land against Levi's chest. Rationally, Erwin knew he needed to move. Like this, the alpha could claim him or kill him if he wanted. The last time they were like this there was a reason. Erwin didn't need to be comforted; he needed to get away.
"I'm not going to hurt you," Levi whispered. A soft rumble followed the words. "I used to do this for Isabel all the time." The alpha rubbed gentle circles on the sensitive scent glands. Every stroke washed away Erwin's rational thought. Leaving behind the purr of happy omegan instincts that had been restrained for who knew how long.
"How's that?" Levi's voice rode back through the wave of feeling. Erwin shook his head back and forth against the alpha's chest. The fingers were gone and somehow Erwin's arms circled around the alpha's slender waist. He jerked his arms away from Levi.
"Yes, much better, thank you," Erwin said. The world was still a fuzzy haze but he couldn't just lean on this alpha. He rolled his head away to lean on the stone castle wall. Seconds later, a small warmth plopped down on the steps beside him.
"Tell me when you're ready and I'll walk you back," he said. Why are you doing this Levi? Erwin thought. Being a pack alpha would explain the concern but most alphas didn't touch omegas that didn't belong to them. Not without other motives.
Erwin tilted his heavy head, while keeping his eyes on his savior. He soon imagined this alpha would be a savior of mankind. Other than the initial contact Levi kept a polite distance, looking at his hands, flexing the powerful digits.
"Levi?" Erwin whispered. The alpha turned to look up at him.
"Why did you do that?"
The alpha shrugged. "You were hurt."
"But I am not yours." Erwin kept his voice low, like he was telling the alpha something he didn't already know. Levi shrugged again. The haze finally started to clear and he could see the smaller man fully now. It wasn't unheard of for alphas to do something irrational. Still, Erwin had to know why. There was always a reason even if the person wasn't conscious of it. With his head down, Erwin could see Levi's scent glands tucked just behind his ear. If Erwin had strength to lift his hand off his knee. They were close enough that he was sure he could touch the sacred place. Erwin lifted his heavy fingers. Just a little bit further. Before Erwin reached his goal a smaller hand caught his wrist.
"Come on," Levi said still holding his wrist. "You should be fine now. We should head back."
"Alright," Erwin whispered. He allowed the little alpha to lead him back to the occupied part of the castle. They stopped just outside the room Erwin was using that night. When Levi let go of his wrist, Erwin reached for Levi's hand. The fist fit snugly in Erwin's hand.
"Thank you, Levi" Erwin said.
"I told you, it's fine," Levi retorted.
"No, for staying in the Survey Corp. We need you." At that the alpha looked up. His gray eyes seemed brighter in the candle light. The shorter man took a step back, freeing his hand from Erwin's.
"I said it's fine," he said. The Survey Corp major knew when to retreat.
"Good night Levi," said Erwin.
"Good night." Levi said. Erwin stood in the hallway until Levi's shadow disappeared.
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