Compromise. That's what you did. You compromised because you couldn't help but understand where Levi is coming from. So you agreed to let him strategize. He was right. Taking this case fully, without the help of the Military Police, is much faster. Levi was able to get the needed intel as he still has connections underground.

Apart from Furlan and Isabel, Levi took in a lot of kids under his care. They were like a gang and were skilled in fighting and undercover as well. Sure, they have permits to go on the surface, but they still decided to live under the same roof Levi got for them back then.

The plan was to act like drunks and Levi's men would bring them to the targeted people, knowing that they will be taken to their hideout where they keep the other women and children who will be traded for either sex or slaves. Their goal is to not only catch these criminals but also save as many people as they can and they will.

Dressed as commoners, you knew that there was a possibility that they will recognize you and it's something that you have raised as a concern, however, Erwin said that there's a higher chance that they would deem you and Petra as valuable 'goods', which would work perfectly for your side.

Levi was still adamant about this whole set up but he has accepted that you will not back down so he compromised as well. There it is again - compromise. You sincerely hope that this would work because walls be damned, you'd rather slice a titan's neck than a human being, but Levi already mentioned that you and Petra should be ready for the worst-case scenario of fighting against these criminals.

You wondered how many Military Police soldiers or officials are involved, thinking about it only irks you even more so you shoved it out of your head, focusing on stopping the whole thing and getting the weapon supplies that each regiment needed.

You are not even sure if this is a good thing because you have been spending more time with Levi, like before, and it was almost as if things were back to it's place, except that there's a big elephant in the room staring at your faces but you both refused to acknowledge it.

Mission day came and you and Petra both dressed up according to your role as Hange ensured that you both reek from alcohol. She stained your cheeks with a red blush to make it believable. You and Petra entered the tavern and immediately set the ball rolling. The barman, who happened to be one of Levi's men, poured you water from a liquor bottle as you played the characters that were set.

Then it happened. Two of Levi's accomplices sat beside you and they made it look like they were trying to take you home and you both went willingly, carrying you in their arms. You all rode a carriage, with Levi and Miche inside as they reviewed the plan that you memorized days ago.

You reached the entrance of the stairway leading to the underground, while you and Petra pretended to be intoxicated. They turned a couple of times and reached a dark alley, where four big men waited for them.

"Well? Did you bring us something good?" You heard a man with brute voice speak, as you smelled tobacco in the air.

"Yes," Levi's accomplice said, "Two goods to be exact."

You felt your hands tied and kept your eyes closed as you tried to feel how you were being wrapped. You knew it was a bit loose and you can get it off easily. Good thing they did not inspect your body or else they would find out that you were hiding a dagger on your boots.

"Hey, isn't this one the feisty girl from the scouts?" One of the men asked, "The one who was with Captain Levi?" You felt a rough hand brush the hair off your face and replied, "She looks like it, but we could be wrong. Anyway, with their looks and body, we can sell them for a high price," another man said with a malicious tone that made your skin crawl as your mind flashed Flagon's face. You pushed it aside. You needed to focus and make sure that this mission would be a success.

"Don't touch them. If these girls are from the scouts, then somebody might come after us. We can't fight those so we have to sell them fast," another one said you were somewhat relieved. "Just take them inside and keep them bound."

You were taken inside and memorized the number of turns from the entrance. You surveyed the surroundings using your senses and knew that you'll be taken to a deeper part of their hideout.

They placed you and Petra on the ground, resting your backs against the wall, as you kept your eyes shut. "Damn, it would be nice if we get to have fun with them first," one of the men said and you felt like you're going to throw up.

Finally, they left and you peeked through your eyelashes and saw a couple of women and children all looking at you, scared and terrified of what's gonna happen. You remembered that Levi said that you should wait for their signal while you reached for your dagger and freed yourself and Petra, while gesturing for the others to remain calm and silent. You kept your hands behind your back, as you listened to what's happening outside.

Hours passed and nothing. You remained in your position and Petra nudged you as she heard footsteps approaching. You closed your eyes again and felt three men approach you and they reek of fucking alcohol as you tried not to gag from the strong scent.

"Damn, we got fine women this time," one man said, "It would be a waste if we don't get to peek at least," a man said with a very perverted tone, "Forget what they said. I'm going to at least get off with their young bodies before me. Starting with this one."

You felt your skin crawl and your insides churning in disgust. You recalled how Flagon touched you against your will and you don't want a repeat of that trauma.

"Get away from her!" One woman cried, "Don't touch another woman you sick, pervert!"

You willed your mind to focus on the success of the mission. You wished hard that they would just shut their mouth and not get in trouble. You hoped that they would just remain silent.

"Shut up, bitch!" One of the men said and you heard a slap and a whimper. Still, you kept your eyes shut and hoped that Petra is still holding on and you hoped that they would not touch her.

You felt a hand reach your leg and you tried hard not to react.

"Her skin is so fucking smooth."

"Looks like she got amazing tits. Let's loosen this up."

"Fuck, Let's check her first before we go to this other one. After all, we need to 'inspect' and see their worth."

'My worth?! Fuck you. I promise to kill you later,' you cursed in your head. You have never wanted to kill a man before. Not even Flagon.

You felt a hand on your blouse and unbuttoned your shirt.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

You tried to keep the shiver off your body and remained focused on the mission - on the people you would be able to save. You felt the humid air on your exposed torso, your undergarments exposed before their eyes.

"Heehee. Look at that creamy skin. I bet she feels amazing. Can't wait to bury my cock inside her," a man said as you heard him unzip his pants, "Look at how hard this bitch's body made me. She's definitely good stuff."

"Move aside. Let me feel her ass."

You felt big hands on your legs and your skirt hitched up little by little and they're on your thigh. "Damn, she is thick," you felt him grope you and you kept yourself from crying and remembered the terrified faces of the women and children that you will be saving.

'Bastard,' you cursed mentally.

"My turn," you felt someone shove the bastard groping you and you felt hands on your waist, slowly reaching for your bra, "Can't wait to see her tits. Look at how big they are."

'Fuck fuck fuck. Stop it,' you pleaded in your head, 'Fucking stop it you dirty bastards.'

"Let's see this other one," you felt one of the men move towards Petra and you sensed her breath hitch a bit. They were too drunk to feel the shift in her breath. You needed to think fast or else you would be raped here. You know how horrible it feels and probably some of the women, or worse children, here knew it too. And you can't let that happen to your comrade, your friend.

Before the man could even reach your bra, you snapped your eyes open and sliced the hand of the disgusting man touching you, making him yelp in agony, his hand dripping in blood. The captives all cowered in the corner, afraid that they might get killed, but you promised to save them and you will do everything you can to do so.

Petra did the same, instead, she kicked the crotch of the man who was trying to touch her. Just in time, you heard a loud crash outside and you knew it was your comrades.

You looked at Petra, who was a bit shaken that you were almost raped, she nodded her head with her brave and determined face on. You did the same, assuring her that you were fine.

"You bitch!" A man shouted at you angrily and you dodged his burly arms and kneed him hard in the abdomen and elbowed him hard into the back of his neck. You reached for the other dagger on your other boot and grasped them tightly in your hands while another man circled you, now fully aware that you can fight.

Petra took on the other two as she threw her own dagger straight into the man's shoulder and ran toward him, pulling the dagger off his skin as he yelled in pain and she kicked his balls hard, enough to knock him down.

'Two more,' you breathed in and out and you heard crashes and banging outside.

You heard Petra scream and realized that she was in a pinch by a much bigger man, but she was able to subdue him with two deep slashes on the man's chest. She was about to come and aid you when the last man in front of you pulled out a revolver and pointed it at the cowering woman beside him.

"Drop your weapons or I blow her brains off," he threatened the both of you and you gritted your teeth in frustration, "I'm not fucking with you, bitch. Drop. It. On. The. Ground."

Petra flinched at the sound of your daggers falling on the ground as you unwillingly released them from your hold, keeping your palms open in front of the bastard. She did the same and she clenched her jaw, trying not to give in to the feeling of being defeated.

"Now, onto the unfinished business," you saw him lick his lips disgustingly, "Take off your damn clothes or I'll pull this trigger," he said menacingly.

'Fuck,' you cursed in your head as you run through possible escape plans, but nothing came up to your mind unless the rest of your comrades finish their business and get you.

'Levi,' you thought of him, wished that he would come and get you, but he has his hands full at the moment, 'Fuck.'

"Now bitch," The man shouted and you heard the hammer click and you were left with no choice but to do as he says or else he would kill the woman.

"Throw your clothes in front of me," he commanded and watched your angry expression, "You're a hot bitch and I'll make sure to put you in your fucking place."

You rid of your open blouse first, then your skirt, and threw it both at him, leaving you in your boots and underwear.

"You're still covered. I said, remove your fucking clothes," he barked at you, making you and Petra wince. Flagon's voice echoed in your head and memories of you being taken against your will flashed one by one and you fought the urge to cry. You can't cry in front of this bastard. You can't show weakness. You can't give in. You can't let this happen to you or any other woman again, ever. But what is there to do? This fucker would shoot the innocent woman, while you are a skilled soldier who vowed to protect humanity from danger - Titans or not.

You clenched your jaw hard, grinding your teeth, your whole body trembling and you slowly, involuntarily reached to your back, finding the clasps of your bra.

You jumped on your feet when the door was smashed open, revealing a very angry Levi Ackerman with his blades out, catching the man in surprise. He saw your state of undress and he did not even think twice and mutilated the hand of the man, making him drop the gun off his other hand. He cried in pain as he knelt on the ground before the seething Captain and the woman instantly fled from that corner and ran toward you and your shaking hands grabbed your daggers from the floor.

"You motherfucker," Levi's tone laced with rage and sinister, while the man cower in fear, clutching his bleeding hand. He gave you and Petra a quick glance, before stepping closer to the man in front of him, "You bastard," he growled lowly, making you shiver as you have never seen him in this state.

He ran the tip of his blade on the man's cheek, cutting it shallow, and did the same on the other cheek, blood trickling down on his skin. "How does it feel to be powerless? I'd like to savor this moment even more, you fucker," he said in a low, dangerous voice, "Where's your tongue? Why don't you answer me?" He slowly ran it on his shoulders, on his arms, making the man whimper in pain, "Well?"

Miche came in shortly and placed a firm hand on Levi's shoulder and Levi clenched his jaw and forcefully withdrew his blades from the man. Miche understood the situation right away, but they can't kill this man even if they wanted to, since the Military Police would have to take them away and lock them up.

"I swear Zacharius if you don't remove him from my sight, I will slice his neck so delicately that would be able to feel every inch of my blade," he snarled. Miche gestured for the rest of his squad to take the man and the other unconscious ones to their custody.

You watched Levi approach you tentatively and he removed his cloak and wrapped it around your body while Petra guided the rest of the women and children to safety, explaining that the Survey Corps came to save you all.

Levi did not say a word, and he gently wrapped his arm around your body and ushered you out of the building and into the carriage. "You're still shaking," he said with a worried tone, while you try to even out your breathing. Your body is still in shock and adrenaline is still pumping in your veins, while you convince yourself that it's over. Levi slowly rubbed your back to comfort you and tilted your jaw to face him, "Laney look at me," he said and you met his eyes, "You're safe. Do you understand? You're safe now."

"The people," you shouted in panic and Levi kept a firm, but tender hold on you and pulled you back to your seat, "They're safe. Petra guided them out and they'll be brought to the hospital," he assured and you finally released a shaky breath of relief.