Eren ran as fast as he feet allowed him too. Wait, what was he doing! He had his gear on for god's sake!

He prepared himself and launched into the air, zipping as fast as he could.
" Son of bitch!"

His heart fluttered. That was Levi's voice. He was still alive, at least for now. A few moments later Eren found himself in the presence of a titan. He wasn't too big but he wasn't exactly a 6 meter one either. His eyes began to search the area. He could hear Levi, that was the sound off his gear as it worked. So he turned his eyes to the sky. There a green blob zipped around back and forth landing hits on the titan but Eren could still make out details of his corporal. Which meant Levi was moving slower than normal. His form was messy and only getting weaker and weaker by the second.

Levi cursed to himself. He should have been able to take this monster down without any hesitation. Yet it seemed that it was always making him run, not giving him a chance to catch his breath. Was he getting out of shape? He always made sure his stamina was as good as it could be. Even though it should have been child's play his lungs began to burn and his legs shook.

Eren watched him zip around to the other side of the titan and take refuge in the leaves of a tree. He wobbled his way on the branch to the trunk where he crouched low to stay hidden, his hand clenching his head. Not to mention this pounding headache made it hard to think straight. There was no way he could run, he'd lead the monster to the others and though he had no doubt in his squad he'd prefer to leave them out of it. Once the titan was killed he'd be stormed with questions. Questions he didn't want to deal with. The strongest man in the world should be able to take down such an excuse of a titan. He should-

Levi's cough made Eren freeze. The titan turned it's head and immediately spotted him. He was done watching. Levi would be mad, no furious, once he found out that Eren had followed him but Eren was willing to take that chance. Having the shit beat out of him would be better than letting Levi be taken down by a titan.

As he reached for his swords Levi jumped out just as the titan reached for him, swinging and managed just a simple cut on it's hand. It didn't even phase it. Eren aimed to swing up and behind the titan while it focused on Levi. Right to the back of the neck. But in mid flight he noticed something he didn't want to.

" Captain look out!"

Levi had tried to push himself to move faster but he was just a heartbeat too slow. The titan's hand came up and caught him. Levi struggled in it's grip. He kicked, squirmed, anything and everything to get out of it's grasp. The titan had his arms pinned so there was no way to use his swords. He rasped out another cough as the grip around him tightened. Pain seared through him and his lips parted slightly. Nothing but a muted scream came out as his grip loosened on his swords and dropped from his fingers. Damn it! This was not how he was going to be taken out!

As the titan brought him closer to it's mouth he brought his feet up and pushed against its upper lip. He had never felt his legs tremble as much as they did in that moment. The pressure was to powerful for his muscles to work against. He needed to do something and he needed to do it quickly.

Then the titan's grip slackened. Levi didn't dare to question it. Instead he slipped his arms out and slammed his foot where it met. It's head began to roll forward and it's body topple to the floor. As quickly as he could Levi escaped and jumped as far as he could. He felt his body fly. All his strength and agility seemed to have left him as the ground came closer and closer. First he felt his right side absorb the impact then his back and his left as he rolled, not able to stop until he slammed into a tree.

Eren landed on the titan's back with little to no stumble. His chest heaved both from exhaustion and fear. His eyes scanned the forest hectically. He needed to calm down but that was much easier said than done.

" God damn it where are you?" He growled. He jumped off and began searching around the trees that the titan had taken down as it fell. Then he caught sight of a figure motionless on the ground, the green cloak being the only thing protecting it. No. No he couldn't have.

Eren called out to him, nearly forgetting his formalities. He climbed over the tree trunks and debris, nearly twisting his ankle in the process yet he couldn't recognized the pain. His body was numb. His mind was blank.

" Levi!" He shouted as he slid to his knees. " Captain are you okay?"
His hands slipped to Levi's shoulder. Levi winced in pain as he was moved onto his back. Hope sprang into Eren's chest. It was clear that what ever pain he was in was unbearable but it was pain and feeling pain meant he was alive.

" Oh thank god you're alive." He whispered.
" Don't act like I'm some doll you brat." Levi snapped. But is intimidation quickly fell as he coughed, rolling into Eren's lap and slightly burrowing his head into his stomach. Immediately a blush rose to Eren's cheeks. Never before would he had guessed that he'd see his Captain do such a thing. Although the more he thought about it he was sure Levi didn't register what he was doing and focused more on the burning his body was experiencing.

" What the hell is wrong with me?" Levi grumbled before he coughed again. Eren frowned. It was clear that there was more at stake than Levi's injuries.
Levi's eyes snapped open as he felt Eren's hand press against his forehead. His skin was cool and what was even more amazing, it was easing his headache.

" Just what are you doing Jaeger?" He snipped as he swatted his hand away.
" Sir you're burning up."
" Are you implying that I'm sick?" He scoffed. " That's not possible."
" In all due respect sir, it would make sense. You have a lot of symptoms of a cold. I could see the pain and exhaust on your face this morning."
Levi gave a small 'tch' before pushing himself up. His world swayed just from the simple moment. Erin's hands shot out behind his back, ready to catch him should he need it. Levi shot him a glare, daring him to do something like that again. Eren hesitated then pulled his hands away. He didn't particularly feel like getting the shit beat out of him. Not out this far from base anyways.

Levi's hand found his head again. He kept his eyes slammed shut in hopes to keep his stomach from swaying. His hands clenched at the dirt under his palms and he gritted his teeth together as he fought back the pain.

" How far out are we Jaeger?" He asked. Eren glanced through the trees in hopes to find a glimpse of the base.

" I can't say for sure sir. I can't see the base from here."

Levi cursed. He should have just stayed at the table and suffered through. He knew he'd have to get up eventually. He just needed a moment to collect himself. His strength was 5 miles behind him and his sense of balance was lost with it. Perhaps after a few moments this churning of his stomach would stop. The heat would die down and his body would stop aching.

" Jaeger touch me and you'll-"
" I'm sorry sir. You're in no condition to walk and we can't stay out here for much longer." Eren fought back as he slipped his arms around Levi. One around his waist, the other under his legs. One by one he began to make his way to his knees then to his feet.

" Drop me and you're dead." Levi threatened. Eren took a moment to get a better grip and gave a nervous laugh. Levi was a lot heavier than he looked. He could only hope he could make it back to the base.

" I won't sir."

" Oh and Jaeger?"
" Yes sir?"

" Tell anyone about this and I'll personally kill you with my bare hands."

Eren didn't doubt his words one bit.
" Yes sir."