LLL- Yeah! Hey! Someone requested I do a Hange/Annie pairing. Idk who it was because its a guest but I did a first chappie if you wanna check it out, its called Titan Heart. Anyway. I apologize for this chapter cause it's pretty long and I didnt put much Ereri in it. Forgive and review.

Eren- I don't think it goes like that. It's forgive and forget.

LLL- Whatever, I don't own AOT so I say what the hell I want here.

Eren- *gasp* WELL ms. attitude.

LLL- Mr. Ackerman *snickers*

Eren... -_-"

LLL- *runs off*

She is finally able to stand up. It still takes much effort but it's a lot of progress. Armin and Ymir lean against the wall, not saying a word.

Hange smiles. "You're doing great, but don't push yourself too hard."

"I'm fine," Soleanna nods. "Besides, I can rest later. After we stop Reiner."

"Tell us exactly what happened with Reiner. We need every detail." Levi commands.

Soleanna glares at him. "Why were over the wall last week? I never even thought to ask what brought you guys."

"Were were there to get the herb. We needed it for medicinal purposes."

"Medicinal!?" She yells, taking a step closer to him. "The entire field was destroyed. You don't even understand how big that field was! How could you allow..."

Erwin steps up, towering over Levi and easily over Soleanna. "It was not the doing of the Survey Corps. Levi was not aware of their actions. What matters now is that we talk to Eren."

"Fine. You guys do that. I'm leaving." She walks towards the door but Levi grabs her arm. "Where are you going?"

"I need to go see what Reiner is doing. You didn't see him. He was out of his mind. Not that he was really ever in it to begin with."

"What is that going to do. It's not like you can reason with him."

"I can try!"

"Because that worked so well the first time," Levi growls.

"I know what to expect now and I'm better prepared. Besides, I've spoken and fought with him before. You even saw me once. I know what I'm doing better then anyone in the Legion."

"You're not going back beyond that wall."

Soleanna pouts, avoiding his eyes. "Says the person that left me there to begin with."

"And I won't make that mistake again."

She snatches her arm away, her dark eyes burrowing through him. "It's already been made. I can't unlive the year and a half I was there. And I'm not mad at you for it. It made me strong. I'm going."

Levi's glare is solid. "Hange, take her to the warehouse and make sure she is well equipped."

"Aye aye Captain!" Hange kneels down to her level with wide eyes. "I have so many questions to ask you about titans." Soleanna looks hesitant and takes a step back.

"Should someone go with her beyond the wall?" Erwin asks.

"No. They'd only slow her down."

Armin is hesitant to say something to this. Soleanna smiles and hugs Levi, his arms only lightly hug back. "I'll come back safe."

His expression is as stale as ever. "Tch, brat. You'd better."

With that she runs out of the door, eagerly followed by Hange.

"Alright," Erwin says. "Now we get to the Military Police."

Those are the only words said before they head out of the house and through the district. The meeting had gone well into the day being that they had to create their plan. Now grey clouds are above their heads, making it dark despite being only the afternoon.

Finally Ymir speaks. "Do you really think it was a good idea letting her go out there. I've worked with Reiner and quite frankly he's not the easiest person to reason with."

"The decision is made. Too late to change it now." Levi states, not bothering to look at her. The group are silent the rest of the walk to the Military Police building. Their minds are easily distracted with thoughts of Eren, Soleanna and the future of the Scouting Legion. Except Ymir, her thoughts are focused on Christa and why she has yet to be released, why Reiner wanted her to begin with and nobody cares about that little fact yet.

When at the doors of the building, there is no one guarding them. Levi takes it upon himself to simply walk in. The others follow suit. The halls are completely empty, quiet. Slowly they progress, on their highest guard. "Something isn't right here," Ymir mumbles.

"Oh really." Levi states sarcastically.

"Where are we going?" Armin whispers.

"Luca's office."

After walking a full corridor and turning a corner without encountering one Military Police sodier, the 4 stand at the office door. It is closed and locked. Erwin steps back and with one fluid kick, breaks the door in. They run into the room, greeted with a sight that makes Armin gasp.

Eren is on his knees with his shirt off. He is sweating and his face is red with tears in his eyes. Luca stands over him, Eren's brown locks crushed between his fingers. The red haired male has a smug smile on his face when he sees Levi. "You couldn't knock?"

Levi lunges for Luca but Armin stops him, wrapping his arms around Levi's chest. "Don't! Can't you see what's going on?" Armin growls. "Eren isn't being tortured or abused right now. He's begging."

Luca laughs. "I see there's at least one smart person in the Scouting Legion."

Levi takes a closer look. In Luca's hand is a needle. He holds it out as if about to drop it. Eren flinches on the floor, ready to catch if necessary. Luca swipes his hand back up and sighs sarcastically. "Just when I was about to give it to you for good behavior. I guess now..."

"No," Eren breaths. "Please."

Luca yanks at his hair again. "Did I tell you to speak?"

"I think I'm going to explode," Eren hisses clawing at his face.

Ymir takes a step back. The situation is clear. "You guys. Get out of here. If Eren doesn't get that injection he will turn into a titan here and now. You'll all be crushed."

"Wow," Luca nods. "Intelligent person number 2. Ymir, am I right. The other titan we needed."

Levi yanks at Armin again but he refuses to let go. Levi could easily break Armin's hold but he trusts his judgement. Armin has made less mistakes than he has in the past. He will wait until Armin willingly releases him.

"If you don't give it to him," Erwin says. "You'll die too."

"I'm willing to take that chance. If he goes berserk, the entire district will go to hell."

"Why is that ok?" Ymir grunts.

"If I'm dead then what do I care what happens to them. Levi's death is all that matters to me."

Levi yanks agian, hoping Armin gives but still nothing. "This is why I've always hated you. You were always a disgusting brat who never gave a fuck about human life."

"We all have the same end. Might as well enjoy the game while I'm in it. I see no point in actually playing anymore. My family have always hated the Ackermans. You walk around all high and mighty as if you actually work to do anything. It all comes with ease. You are hardly human. A cheat to life. The Ackermans are nothing but super humans. I watched you excel in everything in our trainee days and you only said one thing to me.

*Flashback Luca POV*

He stares at me with those dead eyes. My dad, killed by Kenny the Ripper, an Ackerman and here I stand, before one. I'll knock his block off. There is yelling around us as the other trainees cheer for who they want to win the fight. Levi has his hands in his pockets, looking uninterested. How dare he. I put all of the power I have into winding up a punch.

"This is for my dad." I swing towards him. Just as I'm confident I'd hit him, he isn't there anymore and I'm falling. But how? I turn my head only to see that he has found his way behind me and his foot is already at my face. It collides with my mouth. A stinging is in my head and everything goes dark. My mind is numb and the salty taste of blood fills my mouth. Slowly the loud yells invade my ears and my vision is blurry.

I look up and see Ackerman standing the same way he was 10 seconds ago, his hands still in his pockets. He didn't even use his hands and he was so fast. I barely saw him move. His two lackey's run to his side.

"Wow bro, you kicked his ass. You really like to kick, don't you?" It's that red headed girl.

"I wasn't going to touch that with my hands, disgusting."

"Levi, we need to go before we get into trouble," Farlan says. He's one of the strongest in this squad. They start walking off. No. I can't let it end like this. I use all of my strength and reach out, grabbing Levi's boot. He halts his steps and in seconds, another kick is rammed into my face. I can hardly breath after that one. My sight is completely gone at this point but I can still hear.

"Tch, You're disgusting." Levi hisses. "I have one goal and a brat like you isn't worth my time. Do yourself a favor and crawl in a hole."

My vision only slightly returns and there are 2 Levi's. Suddenly the door to the mess hall slams open. Everyone is quiet and their attention averted to the entrance. It's Erwin Smith. His steps are heavy on the wood as he approaches us. Everyone salutes as he passes, knowing he is the captain of the Scouting Legion and has killed a number of titans. The respect in the room is high. "Levi, Isabel, Farlan. Come with me. You've caused enough trouble." All of their footsteps can be heard walking to the door. "Someone get that young man to the infirmary." With that the door slams.

Two people pick me up as I'm unable to move or speak. Only anger floods through me. Kenny Ackerman killed my father and I will avenger him no matter what the cost.

*Back to Reality*

Luca's eyesbrows furrow even more at the memory.

"Damn Levi," Ymir mumbles. "What did you do to him?"

Eren snatches from Luca's grip and rams his head into the floor, cracking the stone tiles. Luca looks at the strands of hair still in his hand and drops them. Eren looks over at the group, breathing hard. Blood is on his forehead but the wound heals almost immediately. "..Leave," he begs. "G..get out of here! GO!"

Levi sees the distress in Eren's eyes and knows what he needs to do. With a drop in his heart, he grabs Armin's hands. "Lets go."

"What?" Armin jolts.

"If we don't you guys will die. Cmon!"

Before they run off, Luca speaks, causing them to stop "Eren you can't get this stuff without me, so be a good boy. When I give you this. Kill them. Agreed?"

"YES!" Eren screams. "I understand. I'll kill them. Just do it!"

Luca shoves the needle into Eren's chest. When the injection is complete, Eren lays on the ground in a fetal position. His body is clearly shaking, but eventually his breathing returns to normal. He opens his eyes and gets to one knee. The others watch him. "Good. Feeling better? Now kill them and I'll give you a life supply."

Eren's eyes dart angrily to the others, holding an evil glint.

"Y-ymir... Does that stuff impair judgement?" Armin asks, taking a step towards the door.

"It shouldn't." Ymir is ready to fight both Eren and Levi if necessary. She already knows Levi probably won't let them lay a hand on Eren.

"Keep your guard up," Levi states.

Eren makes a move but it's not one that any of them were expecting. His hand flies around Luca's throat, pinning him to the ground. His eyes are lit with shock. "W-what are you doing? You need me!" He chokes out.

"I'd rather die, then need you."

Eren lifts his hand, hardening the skin to a point like Annie and Reiner, and running it into Luca's neck. Levi walks over to him, the others staying at the door. Eren stands up, his hand dripping in blood and his bare upper body wet from sweat. Levi looks pissed.

Eren sighs. "I didn't mean-nmmmm..." His speech is interrupted when Levi yanks him by his hair into a kiss.

"Shut up. Why didn't you tell me?"

"I'm sorr-nmmm."

Levi connections their lips again. "I said shut up! Is there a reason you aren't wearing a shirt."

Eren is hesitant to speak. "If I talk do-nmmmm."

Yet again, Levi plants a deep kiss on him, savoring those warm lips and then turns around. "Put your damn shirt on."

"Yes sir."

Levi swivels around and slaps him in the face. "I said shut up, you little shit. I'm pissed." Eren feels the red sting on his face but can only admire the Captain's ass as he walks away. Levi walks over to the group. Armin has easily averted his eyes. Erwin tries to wipe away memories from 'that night' and Ymir just looks annoyed.

Eren soon joins them. He sighs, stretching his arms. "That feels better."

"Eren." Armin's voice is small and he lightly touches Eren's arm. "What does that stuff do? How does it feel? I've actually had it before, but I think it's different."

Eren suddenly looks ashamed. "I feel like I've just waken up after I taken it. I have a lot more energy to do things that I could before. Like this," Eren holds up his hand and hardens the skin. "I wasn't able to do this before and the more I take the herb, the better I get at it. Also, it stops the burning agony caused from not taking it."

That's when Ymir notices an important detail. "You can do that as a human... Annie and Reiner can do it but only as titans."

"What does that mean?" Erwin asks.

She looks Eren up and down. "I don't know."

"We'll work the details out later." Levi says. "Right now we need to go find the Elder."

"The elder?" Eren raises an eyebrow. "Why?"

"That herb that they forced on you can only be grown by one person. That person is the Elder."

Eren shrugs. "What does that matter?"

"If that herb stops growing then you will die."

His heart drops and green eyes widen. "W-what do you mean?"

"The moment you stop taking the herb and go berserk, you will die."

"Why... How...How do you know that?"

"In the papers you gave us. That's one of the reasons we need the elder. We need answers." Eren is suddenly panicking inside. He hadn't known this. He just grabbed what folders looked important. What the hell. Levi smacks him and he finally breaths. "Get a hold of yourself brat. You really think I'm going to let you die?" Levi walks out with Eren at his side. The others follow. "Where is The Elder?"

"He's in the basement of the building. I can lead you there but there is security."

Levi pulls out knifes. "I don't care."

After turning 4 corners and long corridors they come to the last hall. In it, they find themselves not with guards, but a bloodbath. Numerous Military Police are at their feet, dead. The group step over the bodies, fully alert. Their boots squish in endless puddles of blood.

"Who do you think did this?" Eren asks.

"A monster." Ymir shrugs.

Levi grunts. "Tch, look who's talkin'."

"I..." Everyone looks back at Armin. It seems the squeak of a word came from him. His blue eyes are wide and he's clearly shaken. "I mentioned it to Mikasa, the tests on Eren and the Elders, but I didn't think..."

Levi slows his walk and throws his arm over Armin's face, blocking his sight. "You are young. I will shield your innocent eyes from the massacre."

"What!" Eren snaps.

Armin is slightly confused by this. "Uhhh..." But he stays in Levi's protective hold.

Erwin leans down to Ymir. "It's like he's a completely different person with Armin."

Ymir shakes her head. "Nah... Armin is just the only one the Cap's arm can reach."

The two begin snickering. "Keep laughing if you want to join the bodies on the floor," Levi hisses. Everyone shuts up, even Eren and he wasn't even laughing.

That's when Armin gasps, grabbing Levi's arm and looking him in the eyes. "If she was this mad do you think she killed the Elder?" Immediately they hit a sprint through the door and down the stairs. In the middle of the room an old man is tied to a chair. He has hair as white as a cloud and a purple bruise on his face. Mikasa stands behind him, swords in hand and ready to fight who ever is next.

When she sees Eren her eyes light up and she runs to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Finally. I was worried and thought..."

Levi yanks her away. "Too close."

Her eyes are daggers to him and she raises her sword to his neck. "This is your fault. Had you not fucked up a year ago with the doctor and the Military Police Eren wouldn't be here."

"Well if I were here with him for the entire year I would've made sure then didn't abuse him. Who's more responsible, she-bitch? I should kill you for not keeping a proper eye over him."

Eren hits the knife out of the way with his hand. It clinks against the hardened skin. "No one is killing anyone. Both of you need to go sit in a corner or do what the hell we came here for." Mikasa's eyes are drawn to Eren's hand. Anyone who as much as touches the blade of a 3DMG loses fingers.

Levi walks in front of the Elder. The old man looks into Levi's eyes. "We're trying to protect humanity. Ava told me your dreams Levi. I know you understand that."

"You don't protect mankind by lying to it. Now tell us everything."

"I'm afraid I can't do that," he sighs. "It was one of Ava's wishes that I tell no one anything about the herb."

Levi grabs his shirt and yanks The Elder forward. "Tell us. Now!"

"There is C4 planted all over this building. In less than a minute it will blow and we will all die."

Everyone snaps to attention. Both Ymir and Eren prepare to draw blood and transform to protect the others.

"Dont!" Erwin yells. "If you change in the district it'll be obvious. We just need to hall ass out of here."

"But we need the herb!" Levi objects. "Eren where is the herb grown?"

"It's completely on the other side of the building."

"We need to try!"

Eren grabs both of Levi's hands and looks him in the eyes. "We are getting out of here now. If we stay I will use my titan abilities to save us. The capital won't let it pass and I'll be on death row."

Levi thinks. "Then we're taking the geezer."

"If what he said is true," Armin says. "We won't make it out in time carrying him."

Eren pulls Levi along and reluctantly they all go. They get up the stairs and back into the hall. That's when Levi catches sight of a familiar face among the dead Military Police. It's the same sick monster who violated Armin. A heated rage rises in Levi. He wanted to be the one to kill that bastard. Levi glances back and grabs Armin's hand, squeezing it and pulling him along.

The younger male's face tints pink from this. He can feel the warmth of Levi's hand. The care is there as usual. The feeling helps Levi himself to calm down and he pulls both Armin and Eren along. Eren notices the gesture but doesn't think much of it. They've already been through this.

Suddenly the sound of an explosion rings through the building, shaking it to the core. The group attempts to move quicker as the top begins to crumble. Large rocks hitting the ground and more explosions throw off Armin's footing but Levi doesn't let him hit the ground or stop moving. The Lance is practically dragging him.

All of them make it out of the building. They have time to stand and watch it as it explodes in different places and burst into flames while crashing to the ground. Levi simply stares at it. This was there last hope. How could something like this happen? This was his last chance to save Eren.

"Eren..." Levi huffs, looking at the flames and smoke. "How long can you last without the herb?"

Eren is silent for a few seconds. "About 2 days. A little more if I push myself."

"Two days," Levi whispers in disbelief. Did he really just run away from Eren's only hope of survival?

Armin looks up at Erwin in worry, but the Chief cannot return a positive look.

Ymir pulls Levi's wrist. "We need to get out of before people gather."

Everyone agrees on this and jog away from the scene. When at the house a small Soleanna is pacing outside of the front door. She becomes alert when seeing them. Everyone is covered in dust and looks discouraged.

"Soleanna!" Eren says, running up and hugging her. She returns the hug. Levi is also relieved to see the girl.

"You guys look terrible," she states. "But I hope I can lighten the mood just a bit. Follow me."

She runs and the 6 are on her tail. They are led to the room that used to be the underground prison. Or better yet, still is. They come to see both Reiner and Bertholdt chained to the wall. Hange, Connie, Jean, and Sasha all stand over them.

"What's going on?" Erwin asks.

Hange looks at them and then at Eren sorrowfully . I seems as if their mission was a failure. "Soleanna found these two. Bertholdt brought Reiner but I'm afraid he won't hold out."

"He's going to die?" Ymir asks hopefully.

"No. I sedated him but they are becoming less and less effective. At this point he will explode into a titan."

"Then why the hell is he here!" Levi asks.

Reiner's eyes slowly open and he lurches off of the walls, yanking at the chains. The growl in his voice is almost inhuman. He looks as if he is going for Ymir. This makes everyone's attention go to her and a crucial detail is noticed. In her hand is a white flower.

Levi needs to stop himself from tackling her. "Where did you get that?"

"Well," she smiles, "while you useless bags were interrogating grandpa, I saw this in a vase against the wall and grabbed it."

Mikasa raises an eyebrow, somewhat confused. "How come no one saw her?"

"I don't know. Maybe you were too distracted, she-bitch."

Mikasa jumps at her but is quickly grabbed by Jean. "What does this mean?" He asks, keeping everyone on track. "She has the only flower?"

Ymir walks a few steps closer and kneels to one knee so he has a good look at her. She holds up the flower. "You see this? This is the last flower. The very last one. You have one job. Tell us how to get more."

"If I knew that do you think I'd be here?" He growled. Everyone is surprised he is able to answer, even Bartholdt since his eyes went wide.

"Soleanna" Levi asks. "How did they get here?"

"The tall brown haired guy asked for my help. He asked me for the flower and I told him only if he came here for questioning. Reiner was the hard part."

Levi nods. "This is why Ava loved the damn thing. It makes titans roll over."

"And die," Ymir adds. "Don't forget die." She turns her attention back Reiner. "Now tell me. What do you know about this flower that we don't know."

"I tell you then you let us go."

Levi steps up. "I really don't think you're in a position to negotiate."

"I think I am. Eren doesn't look so well. He's been eyeing that damn thing the entire time. He knew she had it before you morons got down here. Isn't that right Jaeger?"

Eren says nothing, his eyes narrow. Reiner's body lurches from the wall, jolting in an attempt to contort. He grunts, fighting against the pain. Hange runs to him. "What are you feeling Reiner? Tell me everything!"

"My veins...are on... fire. My lungs won't take in anything... Head exploding...I need... to ...change."

"Oh no no no." Hange grabs the needle and shoves it into his arm but he doesn't fall asleep this time. He simple relaxes. "That won't work much longer."

"Christa," Reiner mumbles.

Ymir hops. "What!"

"Christa. She is the daughter of Rod Reiss. The heir of the Royal family. She knows how to grow the flower. Get her. Make her remember."

Ymir stands. "How do you know this?"

"Ava told me."

Ymir turns. "Cap, we can..." She pauses when she sees that he has already left. He has hit a bee line for the house that Christa is being kept in. All hope is not lost.

LLL- Yep. I'm tired. and its 1 in the afternoon...