First of all, I want to thank everyone for answering my question last week. I appreciate everyone who took the trouble to answer it. Next, I'm going to answer another question. :3 It's another common question. "When will Eren see Alice again?". I'll try not to spoil too much, you see Eren is unaware that Alice is no longer living within Wall Rose and they probably won't meet until they're a lot older. How old you ask? That I can't say. . and don't worry this arc has another few more chapters before it ends. :D One more small arc that will probably last for 3 chapters or less and the real development begins. Hehehe... Until then please continue to support my story m(_ _)m

"Tomorrow huh?" Lorenzo sighed as he packed a pair of folded trousers into his suitcase which he laid on his bed. "It's been 6 years, time sure flies."

"We're finally leaving this dump." Rivaille said.

"You say that but you're actually pretty sad aren't you? We made a lot of good memories here after all. Remember the time you were trying to get away from doing chores and you fell asleep while hiding and didn't realize that the bush next to you was a poison ivy and you had rashes that lasted for a week. That was so funny."

"Lorenzo."

"Yeah?"

"That was you."

"It was?"

"Yes! We had to strap your hands to the bed to prevent you from scratching yourself, remember?"

"Oh yeah… but it was still a good memory other than the itching and all. It's a shame that we have to leave."

Silence fell between them, their backs faced each other without uttering another word.

"Hey…" Lorenzo started again as he shut his suitcase close.

"What is it?"

"There's something I need to tell you."

"What? If you're talking about the fact that you're an idiot, don't worry I already knew that 6 years ago."

"You're harsh as usual." He smiled but it slowly faded to a serious expression. "I still haven't told you what happened."

Rivaille took a seat on his bed signaling that he was listening which was not something he did often but seeing the seriousness in the auburn's eyes. He knew that something was up.

"I told you once, a long time ago about my past didn't I?"

"Yeah. Your dad killed your mom and your sister died." Rivaille answered.

"Yeah but that's only a short summary. My father was a drunkard, a bad one at that. He also loved to gamble, we were already poor as it is. Every day he goes out to gamble, he sucked at it and lost a lot of money. When he came home he'd always be in a bad mood and he'd beat my mom up if he doesn't get enough booze. My mom did her best and took on a lot of jobs to satisfy him, she always protected us. She let herself get beat up while we hid in the cardboard. But then, things got harder when a plague infested our town and many people died, money was even harder to come by. One day, that drunkard came home, he started babbling stuff about selling me off as a slave to get money. My mom protested and they started arguing. It all happened so fast, he grabbed one of the empty wine bottles and I think you can guess what happens next."

"You didn't report it to the police?" (He's referring to the Military Police)

"No, he threatened me. If I did he'd have killed my sister, Lyanna. We hid my mom's body. What pissed me off was that that man wasn't sad or anything. Instead, he was complaining about how he had lost his income, we hated him but we had nowhere else to go. I spent my days working odd jobs and nights underground."

"Underground?" Rivaille asked.

"You've heard rumors haven't you? The underground city? The world that becomes active when the sun sets. Those rumors are true. I've been there to pick-pocket and to join tournaments."

"Tournaments? What kind?"

"Every night, spectators bet on one of the fighters and the winner gets the cash. No rules nothing, as long as your opponent can no longer stand you win."

"You've done it before?"

"Of course, I needed money to protect Lyanna. Ever since my mom died, he vented all his anger out on me. I'm sure you've seen the scars, I manage to get her out of father's way but then she got sick. That man couldn't care less if she died, I didn't have enough money to get a doctor. Then, one day, we woke up and that man and his stuff were gone. We found out that he borrowed a lot of money and couldn't return it. They took the house, everything but I wasn't enough. We were thrown out in the streets and we ran away from the debt collectors. A few months passed and Lyanna's condition got worse and she died. Eventually, I too found myself withering off in the streets but then someone saved me. It was Nina, she picked me up and took care of me. I only wished that Lyanna could have been saved too."

"Why are you telling me all of this?"

"A few months ago, I learned that Nina have been paying off my debts for years. They found out that she was hiding me here. She paid them so that they wouldn't bother me. So starting tomorrow, I'm going to pay off the debt myself and eventually pay Nina back too."

"And where are you going to find that much money?"

"I'm going to start working underground again."

Rivaille's eyes opened in shock.

"Are you serious about this?" Rivaille asked.

"Yeah, it's the only way. So that means our dream of staying together has to wait. So I'm sorry but could you wait for a few years?" Lorenzo put on his usual assuring smile. (this sounds like some sort of confession XD)

"You idiot. Do you know how dangerous that is? I knew you were stupid but not this stupid."

"What other choice do I have? I'll never pay it back if I go for normal jobs and besides I'm used to it. I know I don't look like it but I'm pretty strong you know?"

"Don't screw with me you think I'll let you do this alone?" Rivaille said as he punched his friend.

"Ouch that hurt! Wait! Does that mean."

"Of course! Who's going to keep you out of trouble?"

"B-but it's dangerous!"

"Exactly my point. If I'm not there with you who knows what idiotic things you'll do, you'd probably end up dead in mere seconds.

"No, Rivaille. You can't. This debt is mine to pay. I can't pull you in. Unlike me, you have a chance to be an upright citizen."

"Idiot. Two's better than one, right? We can pay it off faster and live your useless dreams after that." (I'm sorry Rivaille but the image of an upright citizen just doesn't suit you.)

"Rivaille…" Tears welled up in his eyes, he threw his arms around his shorter friend. "Rivaille!" (OMG YAOI!)

"Hey get off of me. Stop crying it's gross. Stop it! Your snot is getting on me."

"I can't believe you two are really leaving." Alice said with tears in her eyes.

"Come on, don't cry. It's not like we'll never see you again. We'll come visit, I promise!" Lorenzo said.

"Really?"

"Of course, right Rivaille?"

"Yeah yeah."

"Both of you are all grown up now." Nina said. "Take care alright?"

"We will. Don't get too lonely without me Nina." Lorenzo said as he winked.

"Geez, you never learn do you." Nina said.

"I'll be so lonely!" Alice said as she hugged Lorenzo.

"I'll miss you too."

"Rivaille! I'll miss you too." She ran over to hug him but he dodged her.

"I'm sorry I don't do hugs."

"Meanie! Even though you're leaving!"

He bent down to pat her head.

"Don't cause trouble alright?" Rivaille said.

Her tears began overflowing.

"Nh. I will. I'll be a good girl." She said between sobs.

"Hey don't get snot on my shirt." He pulled out a handkerchief. (LOL déjà vu much?) "Here blow."

She took it and blew her nose. Then she hugged him, as he was too slow to dodge.

I guess I'll make an exception this time.

"Alice, if you keep hugging them they can't leave you know?" Nina said.

Reluctantly, she let him go.

"Bye-bye!" She waved to them.

The two waved back and made their way.

"Here it is, the door. To the underground world. There's no turning back after this point."

"I know. Just hurry up and enter."

"All right. Here we go."

OMG! Serious chapter. o.0 but don't worry the next chapter will have more fluff and small development. :3

IMPORTANT NOTE: (okay not really important)

I was planning on writing a OVA like special chapter for a Christmas "surprise", alright it's not so much of a surprise since I just told you all. The theme is Alice in the Titanland (it was a potential name for this story but I changed it to the current one cuz it didn't sounded serious enough). So what do you think, should I go for it?

If I should. So far here are the character line ups I thought for the story.

Alice = Alice (like duh.)

White bunny = Eren & Usa-chan

Queen of Hearts = Rivaille (LOL I don't know why but I thought it suit him)

Mad Hatter = Hanji (The perfect role for her)

Soldier = Lorenzo (There can be more than one soldiers)

That's all I've thought of, can anyone help me with the rest? Like for future characters like Mikasa and Armin... etc (You can add in dead characters as well.)

Some recommendations would be nice. :3 You can tell me via reviews or PM. I really look forward to your answers. :)