A/N: I know this is really short and I haven't updated in a while but I haven't forgotten about this, and I will be updating as soon as I can. I'm currently going through the other chapters and editing them and might have started another AOT fanfic, which is where my time is going. Also, did you read chapter 62? Eren! My heart!

Sentinel07 In answer to your previous question, yes, it is Eremika as originally planned, because honestly, it's just so awesome.

Again, I can't thank you guys enough for showing interest in my work. All your favourites, follows and reviews are very much appreciated. Anyway, here's the next chapter.

I have to protect her. I can't let her go out like this, not after I told her the truth.

Levi unsheathed his last blade, determination in his eyes. Four, five and seven-metre class titans were slowly progressing, watching Mikasa - longing to devour her. Armin, Jean, Sasha and the rest were watching in despair.

Sasha wanted to look away but somehow, she couldn't. She believed in Mikasa and knew that this wouldn't be the last of her. She cursed herself, knowing she couldn't do anything to help her, remembering the time in the supply room when Mikasa saved her so easily from being eaten by the titan that she failed to kill. Her eyes brimmed with tears, the scene in front of her slowly blurring and losing focus.

"Oi Mikasa! Get up! Stop playing around!" Jean howled, balling up his fists. For her to be looking so vulnerable like this was unacceptable to him.

How could this be? She came here to help us but now she's the one needing to be saved? You're one of our strongest soldiers, so how? How did you find yourself in this predicament? When did you become so reckless?

Jean vented to himself, watching the scene unfold. Armin was too lost for words to respond to Jean's outburst. He knew she was unconscious. He watched her fall, and yet, he was still in denial? Even the most skilled soldier can fall in battle. A war is not something that can be predetermined, especially when the enemy is something you can't even understand.

Levi detached his 3-D maneuver gear, which was now rendered useless with its empty gas canisters, whilst running with what little energy he had left. He gripped the handle of his sword tighter, surveying the scene, wondering where to strike first. Had he snapped back to his senses and moved in sooner, he could have gotten to Mikasa before she was surrounded and carried her out of harm's way. However, he knew he had no chance, for the gaps between each blood-thirsty titan was beginning to close.

A 14-metre, which was the biggest out of the lot, took the initiative of taking her first before the smaller titans got within arm's reach. His long fingers were outstretched, lingering over her body, and with one swift motion he picked her up, his fingers grabbing hold of her torso, eyes ravenous.

Levi felt anger pulsing through him, he was too late! She was going to be killed right in front of him. He ran at a speed he never knew he could reach, and with all the power he could muster, dragged his blade down through the Titans forearm before it had the chance to lift her up. Though he didn't manage to cut all the way through, the titans grip loosened and she was released. Levi ran towards her and caught her in his arms before she dropped.

She was still out cold. He placed her gently on the ground, leaning her upper body on him as he draped an arm around her protectively.

If only I had saved her a few seconds before. If I had just made it to the tower! It was right there in front of me so how did I miss it? Damn it! They call me humanity's strongest soldier and yet I can't even protect the one thing I have left.

Levi felt frustrated and angry: at the titans, at the world and most of all, himself. He looked down at the girl in his arms who seemingly looked like she had already given up. He could see the ground masking itself in darkness as the shadows of multiple titans surrounded the two.

This is it. This is where our journey ends. But at least…at least I got to tell her everything before our time was up.

He closed his eyes, hugging Mikasa tighter, not wanting to let her go. He could feel the presence of something hovering above him. A titans hand maybe? Would they pick them up together? Take them separately? Trample on them? Tear their bodies apart, or just swallow them whole?

The thumping of the titans footsteps got slower and eventually had stopped. They didn't need to go any further, they had already reached their target. He squeezed his eyes shut. A part of him, the soldier inside of him, wanted to fight back with all he had. It was screaming at him to move, do something, protect her, and protect everyone. "Do what you came here to do! Don't give up, not yet!" it said. But the other part of him had already accepted his fate. "You did all you could, you would only be making it harder for yourself if you fought back now, give in."

He heard running footsteps coming towards him, the ground vibrating beneath him. His ears suddenly met the sound of such an almighty roar, that he couldn't help but open his eyes. A giant fist connected with the 14-metre's face and sent it flying back towards the tree that Levi had previously dropped from. He roared thunderously, letting out his pent up anger and lunged towards a pair of titans that had their eyes on the two soldiers on the ground. His green eyes glaring, he gently grasped the two in his hand and placed them upon his shoulder.

Levi, taking a fist full of the rogue titan's hair for support whilst clutching Mikasa, levelled himself to Eren's ear.

"Eren! Take us to the tower! The rest of the Survey Corps can deal with this lot!" he commanded.

Eren grunted slightly, showing he understood, and finished dealing with the seven and four-metre class titans that were trying to bite away at his leg to stop his mobility. With a few strides, he was already at the tower, and placed the two onto the rooftop.

"Captain!"

"Mikasa!"

Armin and the rest of the Survey Corps ran towards Levi and the still unconscious Mikasa. Levi placed her on the ground carefully whilst Armin knelt down beside her, relief flowing through him. A shrilling sound pierced the night air, cutting through the cold.

"What the heck was that?" Jean asked, looking straight at Eren who was still fighting in his titan form.

"I don't know, but look."

Reiner motioned towards the rest of the titans who had stopped all movement.

"Looks like they're retreating."

The titans crawled, walked and dragged their way back into the darkness of the boscages, disappearing. Their footsteps becoming softer. The rest of Survey Corps, leapt up on to their horses and rode towards the tower once the coast was clear. Only one titan remained: Eren. As soon as they got out of the tower, Levi ran towards one of the wagons and restocked his blades and gas canisters so he could free Eren of his titan form.

Sasha cheered in victory as Connie kissed the ground, grateful that none of them were harmed. Reiner carried Mikasa out of the tower and took her to one of the stretchers, Armin's watchful eye never leaving her. Soon, Eren was placed on the one next to her, after he was retrieved by Levi. Armin stood watch over the two. His two best friends, had fallen to save him and their comrades in battle. A tear rolled down his cheeks, as relief washed over him.

Question: Would you want me to upload shorter but more frequent chapters , much like this one (and by frequent I mean, once or twice weekly) or would you prefer longer chapters, like my first few, but in longer intervals? Let me know what you think.