Chapter 2

After 145 Views, 1 Review, 2 Follows and 2 Favourite, Chapter 2 is here! Sorry for the long wait. I was busy attending a fan event, doing last minute demos and project and this week while writing this chapter, Intramurals week on my school is being held.

Anyways, in this chapter, I'll somehow give a hint of on what level is Levi and Crimson's connection is. Flashback as well cause I love the effect. It gives me the "owh so that's it, I became more excited of who the character is" feels. If you know what I mean. Also, you'll know the true nature and identity of Vincent, Crimson's childhood friend. But that won't be the whole story until the end would be about.

Also, I'll put a bio – data like slum book at the end of the chapter before Author's note or the other way around.

Without further ado, ENJOY!

(Scouting Legion HQ)

(Crimson's POV)

Seated in my own office's desk, struggling to finish all the work left unattended because of the recent expedition, there was a soft knock on the door. "Fuck I am not going to entertain anyone. For Pete's sake I am busy!" I said to myself, vein popping on my forehead.

There was a knock again, this time, a louder and more urgent like knock. "Meh, whatever, if he wants he can just…."

And the door is kicked and went flying towards me. Thank goodness I dodged that and the door just went flying at the window. Though she is sure she heard people outside freak out.

"kick the door…" but I actually I kind of wish he didn't. I mean he can just tell it was him and I would gladly open the door, even if I don't feel that well.

And for Pete's sake, it was the fucking squint. That shortie, that Heichou, Rivaille.

"Hoi, crybaby! Get your ass off and…" I pushed him against the wall, with force. Levi face stayed the same, gloomy, but I can see in his eyes that he is taken by surprise, startled.

"What the fuck are you doing Crimson!" I violently punched the wall on the right side of his face, the wall formed little cracks. Just as Levi lifted his right arm, I grabbed it and raised it above his head.

Just before he could kick me in my leg, I inched my face closer to his, tips of our noses touching. I think his breath became fast and unsteady.

He gasped and closed his eyes, expecting for something. And that made me smirk. "You know you can try asking nicely even for once." and I blew air on his right earlobe.

With that I was send flying by his kick landing on my office desk. Dang that hurt a lot.

"Stupid, I do what I want." He clicked his tongue probably because he felt defenceless at that moment.

I swear to the man above, and I swear I'll tell this to Hanji. I really laughed my heart out. It was so loud that my fellow soldier came running to check what is happening to the crazy me. Though upon their arrival, Levi send them running away with his famous icy glare.

After the soldier left, the Squint faced me. I tried my best to compose myself and stop laughing. "Listen, cry baby, I need you to do something very important. You're the only one who can do it."

His tone has the word "Important" all over it. "Seems real important, Squinty, so what is it?" I asked him with curiousness.

"Meet me this night I front of this HQ, I'll tell it to you at that time." I just thought of the idea and made a slight nod as a sign of agreement.

He turned to leave but decided to tell him what I have to say. "Say Rivaille, I was thinking about this for a long time…" I stand up and walked towards him. I grabbed with my two hands, both of his hands and bring it nearer to me. "Are you by any chance, a GAY?"

And that made me flying again with his kick. He finally made his leave not caring what happened to me.

I decided to go to my room to ready myself for what's to happen.

(Levi's POV)

"If this little shit won't fucking open this door, I promise I'll beat the shit out of her." I knocked for the second time and still, she didn't open the door. It pissed me off real bad so I made a step back and kicked the door, it went flying to her. I wished at that moment that the door would hit her, but no. Good reflexes as always.

"Hoi, crybaby! Get your ass off and…" I was about to protest of how useless Crimson is for not opening the door when she pushed me against the wall. "What the fuck are you doing Crimson!" I protested but she hit her right hand to the wall, the wall made a crack sound. And I was taken by surprise.

Just I was about to push her with my right hand, she grabbed my wrist and raised it above my head. Just about I was to kick her hard on her leg, her face went closer to mine, the tip of our noses touching. Her eyes full of some unexplainable lust. I felt my heart beat faster than usual, and my breathing became unsteady.

I unconsciously closed my eyes, not really knowing why, like waiting for a monster to swallow me whole. Just when I accepted what is about to happen… I let out a gasp. "You know you can try asking nicely even for once." and she blew my right earlobe. Reflex worked and I send her flying with a kick, making her land to her desk.

"Stupid, I do what I want!" And instead of her crying and pissing her pants, she started laughing her ass off. That is so usual considering she is Crimson. Her laugh is loud enough to alarm soldier to check her out. I sent them away with a single glare.

After the soldier left and Crimson's laugh became lesser, "Listen, cry baby, I need you to do something very important. You're the only one who can do it."

She stopped laughed, sat on top of the desk and composed herself. "Seems real important, Squinty, so what is it?"

"Meet me this night I front of this HQ, I'll tell it to you at that time." She just responded him a "hm" touching her chin and twitching her brow, then a nod, which I think a sign of agreement.

I turned to make my leave when. I was called by her. "Say Rivaille, I was thinking about this for a long time…" She stand up and walked towards me. And without me noticing, grabbed both of my hands together… "Are you by any chance, a GAY?"

And that made her flying again with my kick. "Bastard cry baby, what the heck is on her mind."

I finally made my leave not caring what might the kid's condition is.

"Are you telling me that you're one of those monsters?" Vincent just looked at me with sincerity and just nodded. Though I kind of felt guilt that I said "monster" like nothing.

He took a hold of my hand, which I was taken back. "Are you,… by any chance, afraid of me?" His whole body started shaking. "You can kill me with that blade now if you want, I won't blame of hurt you." Now he is crying a river.

I scratched the back of my neck and went nearer him. "Man, man, for a being like yourself, you're one of a cry baby." I enveloped him with a comforting hug, which made him cry even more. "It is ok, just cry until you're too tired to do so. You'll learn how to deal with everything after this."

He buried his head on my shoulder and made silent whimpers. At that time, I don't care if my shoulder is dripping wet. What I care is for Vincent's future. What would happen to him, if we'll ever survive this situation we're in. and would we ever survive after all?

Another 2 days has passed, and we're still walking on the open, actually we don't know where we are anymore. The sun shines so bright, that is so beautiful we almost forgot that it is a disadvantage for us.

I was deep on my though when I felt footsteps, and the ground is shaking. "Shit…" I grabbed Vincent by the hand and helped him up to the nearest and tallest tree I saw. Just how I admire how disgusting these creatures are, I must first think what to do.

We manage to be up in the tree, just about Titans reached us. Pretty creepy as it sound they are climbing, and they are learning how to.

"Think, think, think… SHIT!" I cursed out loud, I really feel frustrated, I can't think of any legit plan. Then I caught a glimpse of my blades hooked on my back. "If we'll get eaten, at least I need to fight dying!" I drew out the blades I got from the lazy booze drinking soldiers.

Just when I was about to jump and slay the Titan… Vincent grabbed my arm. "I'll... I'll protect you… Crimson!" He looked me in the eyes, with burning will to protect me, to fight. "No, you can't be…"

He jumped above the Titans and there was a loud thunder and lightning. A thick veil of smoke appeared, and as the smoke clears, I already expected what I would see. "So it is true, he is… a Titan…"

He is tall enough to tower the tree I am in, I guess he is 15m class Titan. He has deep black hair falling down up to his collarbone. His whole jaw and teeth are exposed with sharp teeth to go with. His body, with toned muscles to go with. But his eyes, remained the same, blue and captivating.

He managed to eliminate each Titan one by one. But they keep on coming and coming. Titans are visible from afar. "Vincent! It is no use, we need to get out of…" a shadow towered above the tree, and when I turned around, a Titan violently grabbed me.

Having the blades on my hand, I tried slicing my way out, but it was a futile move and it just drained the little energy I have. "My, my, I guess it is time to give up. I'll just imagine that it would be fun to be inside a Titan's stomach…" The Titan held me higher and propped open it's disgusting mouth.

I wasn't feeling anything at that moment. I hear and see nothing besides pure white. When, I felt myself like flying and landing to the solid ground. I grunted with pain as I realized I was free from the Titan but lying helplessly on the open ground. Again I yelped with pain as I saw my left arm, deeply wounded by the rock which I suppose wounded me.

Trying to stand, I saw Vincent fighting for our lives a few meters away. His right hand is torn though he is regenerating and there is a Titan biting on his right rib. And I am here, who can't do nothing but piss herself out of fear.

Vincent screamed so loud and it made me come back to my senses. But after the long growl, he fall down, hot steams coming from his body.

A kilometre afar, there was a certain group of Scouting Legion…

"Why are all those Titans gathered in a single place, with steam in there?" A certain brown haired woman exclaimed. "I want to investigate."

"Suit yourself, but we're not in with you death gamble." A soldier said almost in a monotone voice

"Don't mind it, we'll advance further taking advantage of the situation!" A blonde tall man who seems to be leader spoke.

A ginger haired girl gasped. "H… He.. Heichou! Look!"

Just a few meter from them, they saw a girl trying to get up, and grabbed the blades beside her. And from where the Titans are, the group saw a fallen Titan body. One titan tore the flesh around the nape, where a boy emerge much to their surprise. The titans, little by little, tore the boy's limbs and thighs, making the boy scream with so much pain.

"Crimson… run!" The boy screamed towards the girl. His eyes averted to the soldiers, and talked to them using his eyes. "Please save my friend". The monotone voiced soldier just clicked his tongue and made his horse ran faster.

"Vincent! Stay still! I'll save you!" Just about the hopeless girl ran towards sure death, the man grabbed her and put her up on his horse.

"Don't be an idiot, there's no way of saving him!"

The girl, who is burning with desire to save her friend managed to get off the horse she was in. "This isn't right, Vincent! Vincent!" She was trying her very best to be there and save her friend, but A titan, holding his friend who only has a single left arm intact to him…

The Titan opened its mouth wide open. Vincent looked at me, obviously with no strength left. But, he smiled, brightly. Tears started to fall on our orbs. "Crimson, keep… keep fighting!" With those words, he was swallowed whole by the Titan.

"Impossible… impossible…" The girl fell down on her knees. "You'll pay for this, you'll pay for this… stupid monsters…"

Thick fog started to form around the plain where they are. The fog started to clear and made everything visible. Much to everyone's surprise, the once black haired girl already have a silver – white hair, shining on the broad daylight.

Her eyes closed, the Titans started to approach her, with great speed. And just when every Titan was just a grasp away from her, she opened her eyes, revealing now her yes, Red, the same shade as her name. Crimson red, blood…

She raised her hand upwards and each Titan around her we're minced to the smallest piece possible. Titan blood spread everywhere… And she is bathing on their blood as well. Emotionless of what she has done, she started to walk to Vincent's body which she managed not to slice together with the Titans. Upon seeing the body, she pulled herself together and woke up from what seems a possession.

"This is insane, everyone's insane…Did I do all of these?" She got the blades which are lying near her. "My life, my life is useless." She positioned the blade, making sure it would be a once strike kill through her chest. "See you on the other side, Vincent…"

But before she can do that, the same soldier who tried to save her kicked the blade away from his hand and hid her nape, making her unconscious.

(somewhere far from danger)

"Levi! Why did you do that! You could have killed her with that blow!"

"Idiot glasses, I just made her sleep because she'll surely kill herself if I didn't do that!"

The girl actually was still kind of awake, and she hears names. "Levi,… Levi…"

"Hoy kid! Are you ok?" A certain cheerful women asked her.

"Levi…" She felt hands hold her right one. "What is it shitty brat?" The girl just smiled and muttered. "Vincent,… must save him…"

"Hoi brat! Wake up you delirious brat!" A voice which has worried written all over it woke me up. I felt someone shaking me as if trying to wake me up with urgency.

Slowly, I adjusted my eyes to the blinding sunshine coming from the window. "That shit dream again… dang it…" I placed my hand in my forehead, realizing how much I am sweating and at the same time, I feel so, cold and numb, and I am panting trying to catch my breath.

Remembering what my dream is about, I started to cry, silently but the tears just won't stop. I averted my eyes away from the window and much to my surprise, Levi is on top of me.

My vision finally returned to normal and what I saw might be one of the rarest things a man can see. His face has worry written all over it. His eyes seem to wait for an answer and his hands we're on my shoulder still shaking me to get me out of my senses.

I just stared at his eyes for a moment, reading what might be inside him as he seems to be telling me something. I raised my left hand and reached for his left cheek.

"Am… am I alive?" My voice is the sound of hopelessness. I can't seem to accept which is real and not.

I heard him click his tongue and do his signature "tch" and hopped out of the bed. "Stupid crybaby, you're alive. Try stabbing yourself if you want to."

I clutched my hands and gripped my bedding. Maybe my hands we're white and shaking. Levi got off my bed.

"Hahaha, yeah, you're right. I still got my ass with me in here." I sat up of my bed, waiting for an expected blow on my nape by the Squint. But instead I saw a hand, being offered to me.

I averted my eyes into his face, he is looking away in his right side, his hands offered to me for help. "Tsk, don't make me wait get your ass moving, we need to do something very important."

Even surprised with his suspiciously kind action, I replied with a small smile and grabbed his hand. "Yes, I am ready, let's get going Squint Heichou."

"Bastard." Feeling pumped up and happy, I've walked forward, advancing him.

I stopped walking for a moment and made a sharp turn. He was merely a foot away from me. "Say Heichou, what would you do if ever that happens to me again."

He looks like he is taken by surprise. Nonetheless I expected that reaction. "My, nevermind tha…"

"I'll do something to prove that you might be a great weapon to humanity and you're a harmless being."

Satisfied with his answer, I started walking again. "So what's my very important job?"

Walking with Erwin and Levi side by side, we're under the dungeon to do some sort of "interview" with someone.

"So are you fine with this? I can't trust this immediately to Hanji. You know she'll go crazy and dissect the kid right away." Levi said, his arms crossed.

"Yup, I can handle this. You know me much you don't even need to ask.

Tucking the papers on his jacket, Erwin looked to me and gave me a pat on my shoulder. "Just tell is if you feel troubled."

"Yes, Yes Commander!"

A few more minutes, we've arrived at a certain cellar. Far more isolated from the others. Levi and Erwin glared at the stationed guards. Startled they left immediately with a guard leaving the cellars key to me.

I peeked through the steel bars and saw the sleeping figure of the human Rogue Titan shifter. Yes, I gave him a nickname deal with it.

"Hey, Commander Erwin, can I take a look at him? He's still sleeping. He'll be as harmless as a baby in this condition." I positioned the key to the cellar's lock, waiting for the approval to do so.

Erwin looked at Levi who's helping with himself with his coffee. Erwin just sighed and look back at me. He made a slight nod which I assume is a yes.

I made my way to the Titan Shifter's bed as quietly as possible. And the first thing I did was to check his temperature. "Man… you're burning." I expected this to happen, 2 consecutive shifting to a Titan. Must have killed himself if he's not that strong willed.

Next is body part. Considering Levi, I won't be surprised if he cut this young boy's limbs to free him from the Titan's nape. Next was vital organs and I am all done. Writing my evaluation on the dashboard, I looked at the two higher ups way.

"He's gaining consciousness." I simply said. And with that, I positioned myself in the chair beside the man.

With that the kid seat up on his bed, looking confused on where the hell he is. And he must have a nightmare judging by how he woke up. I went out of the cellar, and quickly locked it. "Bombard him with your questions now, I'll do my thing later with him. Commander, want some coffee?" Even without Erwin answering I made my way to where I can get some coffee. I'm pretty worked up just by seeing the young kid having no idea what is he, what is happening to him.

After preparing 3 cups of coffee, because I need to do that myself, I walked back to the cellar. People might poison the three of us for some political reasons. Fuck the government.

"I… I want to join the Survey Cops and slaughter all the Titans!" Even on my angle, I can see the burning passion the boy emits. Funny that he is a Titan as well, it is amazing how someone can be devoted to kill them and not just protect themselves from it. Trust me, most of the people in walls are like that. Include me to them, I must say, I won't like, that is the truth.

Atmosphere getting pretty serious, I quietly approached the two higher ups, I placed the cups on the little table beside them. Erwin got one of it and gave me a nod. I guess that was a thank you.

Levi talked about something like, he'll be responsible of Eren if the possibility of him being turned over to our group. "Crimson, we'll leave. You know what you need to do. Hanji would also be here later, so make everything quick."

I just gave him a blank look. Because seriously, I was asked to be fast and urgent to get here, but I've waited for an hour to do my job. What the heck.

With that, the two made their leave. I turned my way to the boy, whom I think is Eren if I am not mistaken. I unlocked the cellar, not bothering to lock it again since the boy is already chained on his bed.

"Eren Yeager, right? Graduated 5th on your class, what an achievement!" I gave him a smile, just to ease the atmosphere between us.

"S..Squad Leader Etheridge.." Taken by surprise by two reasons: Number One, he knows me. Number two, he is so formal, considering I am just almost 3 years older than him.

Tapping his back with gentle strokes. "My, my, if it is just us, stop the formality. I feel so old." With that I felt him ease a little. "Won't you ask if why the hell I am here?" My mood shifter from the easy go lucky to a meeting like seriousness I make whenever I plan the expedition with Erwin.

He remained quiet and looked at random things around his cellar. "Sorry if you felt startled with my presence. But, I was asked to somehow do an interview with you. This'll all be pretty easy, trust me." I stood up from my chair and went near the cellar. Safety first just in case he went ballistics.

"No problem Crimson – san. You can ask me anything as long as it would help the group." So he really wanted to join our group.

"I'll get things straight. What have you felt or though when you transformed into a Titan. I mean for the first time and the second time?" there was a short pause from him. He seems to think what he must say. I won't blame him, he must still be shocked with what happened in just a very short time.

"I.. I actually only remembered when I first transformed into a Titans is that, I am inside a Titan's stomach. And.. I saw people, pieces of them floating around me, a pool of blood… It was horrible, and I was in pain at that time." He looked at me and I just nodded so he can continue with his talk. "With that, I promised to kill all of those Titans, every single one, that I'll kill every one of them."

I see, it was his resolve, just like Vincent… Satisfied with his first answer. "How about when you transformed again to cover the breach in Trost? I was a witness when you did that, you look so coold back then."

There was a small smile on his lips, he seems a bit pleased. "You see, I also transformed even before that. When we're surrounded by soldiers who's trying to kill me and my 2 friends. But it was a premature transformation. I just though at that moment that I…, no we need to live to fulfil our dreams. To see the world beyond these confining walls, outside these wall's safety."

His eyes went lively again, matching his blue – green orbs. I felt a little pumped up just hearing his little speech. "And with your third transformation?" I asked while writing down on the dashboard everything he is saying.

"I only though of protecting my friends, and to save humanity…"

I sat down at the chair beside him. "How do you trigger your transformation then?"

He looked down at his right hand. "By biting my hand… Crimson – san…"

Enough with those deep – deep – down his feels questions, I made my way asking how is body felt like at the moment and other not so critical and important questions like if he and Mikasa are dating. We had small talk and laughs. And he told me about his dream to be on the outside world. And why does he have this extreme will to kill Titans. Though it was sad, for his Mom to be eaten in front of him.

"I know how you feel…" I placed my hand on his shoulder and though of the things that happened in the past.

"Uhmm Crimson – san, are you ok?" I held my head up and gave him a smile, though I think it was a half – hearted one.

"Ahhh! Yeah I'm good." I stood up from my chair, feeling a bit weak. "I'll take my leave now then. I suggest prepare yourself for what's coming." With that, upon securing the cellar, I took my leave and gave him a small wave, which he gladly returned.

I walked down the lonely and dark pathway of the dungeon. Hoping I was taking the right path leading outside. Man, I'm pretty good with directions, but dang it, I think this is just my 2nd time in this Military Cellar slash dungeon slash prison. "Man, he's just like Vincent…" I was pertaining to Eren.

"Who's fucking like who you stupid cry baby?" For the past 6 year we're together, I must have prepared for Levi to pop up from nowhere, since he's small and looks like a raccoon. But I was still startled.

He was leaning on the pathway's wall "So how was it?"

I turned my evaluation open and gave it to him. "Just as what I expected from a being like him. Though

I assume that he might be pretty useless and confused about himself."

He skimmed through the papers and made a look that is this is fine for a rushed report look.

"Now if you'll excuse me…" Dang, I feel drained. I felt a bit tipsy and tripped on my own feet.

Before I hit the ground flat with my face, warmth enveloped my waist. "Idiot, you obviously don't feel well." His hands are around my waist, helping me to be back from knees. "You need to be in military court by afternoon." He unwrapped his arms around me and leaned back to the wall once again.

"Yeah, thanks… need to go… Nanaba's waiting."

A vein popped on the side of his forehead. "Bastard, I told you to rest."

"Don't call me bastard I him to escort me to pass on the report from the expedition! I am not a brat for you to order me like that!" I shouted towards him. Actually I don't know why I did that. "Sorry, I must be just tired from everything that happened." Doing a limp salute, I took my leave walking as fast as my body could.

A/N:

And… that's chapter two for you! Is it quite long? Or just boring? I am sorry if it is, I am the OMG details" type of writer, teehee 3 I made it quite long because I haven't updated for like a week and a half?

Anyways, to clear things in this Chapter…

Crimson's office and her room, is just 3 rooms away from each other. Levi room is just across her bedroom. Though Levi's office and bedroom is in the same place.

Yes, Nanaba is Crimson's close friend. You'll know later at latter chapters XD

Yes, Vincent is a Titan Shifter as well

Crimson is 20, turning 21 yrs old soon.

She's been in the squad for almost 6 years.

Crimson calls Levi and varied ways: Squint, Squinty, Levi, Levi Heichou, Squinty – san. Depending on the scenario's mood.

Levi calls Crimson, crybaby, stupid brat and sometimes calls her Crimson.

Crimson is a squad leader.

Erwin seems to care for Crimson like his own sibling.

BIOGRAPHY TIME!

Name: Crimson Etehridge

Originally from: Wall Maria, Zhiganshima District

Age: 20

Birthday: June 22

Parents: Mother: Still unnamed

Father: To be revealed

Group: Scouting Legion

Position: Squad Leader

Hair: Silver-White

Eyes: Red

Height: 5'7

Skin: Pale White

Favorite Food: Sweets. She as well as a good drinker. I'll make a filler story for that XD

Skills: Specialty on using the 3DMG is shown. She can do lots of kills without using gas. Tactician since Erwin acknowledge her skills. Leader since she is a squad leader.

Special Skills: She is a people person. People easily trusts, or admire her. She always smiles at everyone creating a warm mood whenever she is around

A/N (again): so that's all I can say for now about the biographies and details.

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