Ch. 6 Epilogue Fall, Year 848

"Captain Levi… Are you not coming?" Petra was standing in Levi's doorway to his office. She had been walking by when she noticed the corporal's door, which is always closed, was wide open, "Her funeral in Mitras… It's today you know…" Levi was silent as he sat at his desk with his head on his hand. He wasn't doing any paperwork; he was just sitting there lost.

"…I know. You're not exactly dressed to go to a funeral?" He looked at Petra's attire, which was her normal Survey Corps uniform. She looked down at her wear and smiled gently.

"I wanted to wear this to… Honor her I guess… I don't really know. I talked to Squad Leader Hange and this is what everyone else is going to wear." They kept staring at each other, mild awkward tension between them. Petra sighed and leaned on the door frame, crossing her arms. She wanted to break this unnecessary tension that lies before them. "You should come, she would want you there. Commander Erwin and all of Squad 4 are going. You being there would complete it."

Levi continued to sit there, contemplating over if he should go or not. He believed he should pay his respects, but at the same time he never wanted to bid farewell to her. Petra seeing his turmoil decided to help him choose what to do.

"Very few if not mostly none of the soldiers get a funeral held for them. She was very lucky to have come from a noble family, because most families just can't afford it. What I'm trying to get across here is that this will probably be your only chance to visit and honor a soldier's funeral. Not the burning ritual we do, but something that won't be destructive. So if you can't handle going for her as a friend, then go for the soldier as a Captain."

Levi pondered some more over her words. So many die here and some aren't even given a chance if their bodies aren't recovered. Simply put down as MIA, just like Isabel and Farlan…

"Okay, I'll go," He got up from his desk and walked towards the now smiling Petra. "…and as a friend."

"Thank you." She turned and walked down the empty hallway with Levi in tow. As they walked, Levi looked at Petra's ginger bob of hair bouncing rhythmically up and down. It reminded him of her hair when it grew out, he kept thinking if Petra turned around her face would pop up instead. She was much too short to be her though. She was about an inch shorter than him. At least she was around his height and didn't have to break his neck to look her level in the eyes.

I'm sure you'll find a pretty and nice girl that likes you. And is around your height.

The familiar words echoed in his mind and he called to Petra's attention. She slightly turned her head to acknowledge that she had heard him and kept walking.

"After we get back… Would you like to help me with some errands?" He kept his stare straight ahead. She was surprised at his offer and trying to fight off a blush.

"I would love to, Captain Levi."

"You can just call me Levi."

Well that's the end! Thanks to anyone who stuck around to read this. And if you are just screaming in your head for more, and just can't contain yourself because this story was THAT good... Fret not, for the sequel, "Seasons End" is coming out soon to a store (this account) near you. Hopefully I can get it relatively done within the next two weeks or so. See you all next time!