Death: And here we go! Such an epic part of the story! Loved it in the manga! However, since I cannot claim AOT, I have to add my own little spice in it.
Chapter Sixteen The Queen's Guard
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Levi never felt so alive as he did now. He twirled and rolled, as he fled the Military Police with ease. Even if they had been the best in training, they didn't hone their skills after they became unicorns. Compared to Survey Corp, these idiots playing guards had nothing on the faction that risked their lives to fight titans.
This is just child's play.
To prove this was just a game to him, he disposed of the blades he had used on the Colossal type. He was now unarmed, unless he needed to pull out his knives should these unicorns in uniform manage to corner him. But even then he wasn't going to kill them.
He had them running all over the city, as the people watched in a mix of awe and horror. Bystanders saw him make the Military Police seem dull, mindless and stupid faction. And he was thoroughly enjoying it.
Its about time to show you the difference between us really is.
From his years of training and experience as assassin, he had a bag full of tricks. And despite his tired body, he executed a number of them without difficulty. He did have trouble when he jumped through an open window, continued running, and broke through the window on the other side of the building and was in the air again.
Someone had predicted his move, but they were too slow to corner him. He cartwheeled at the officer, and the man dodged, thinking he had blades. He looked back briefly, surprised filled his face.
So they knew his best move to execute titans.
That was slightly disturbing. He had never reported his methods of taking out titans, and he had watched Erwin go over every report before sending them off to the officials. How did these people know his moves?
If they know that move, then do they know more about my tricks?
Levi slowed down on using his tricks. He was no longer showing off. These guys knew things they shouldn't. And this bothered him, it would be one or two ways to explain this. And he didn't know which was worse.
One of the possibilities was that the Survey Corp was infiltrated. But who, and how? Erwin was careful when he went over the papers of every member. He would have seen something off from the start. Unless the government made papers so perfect, that not even he caught it?
Then there was one other possibility. The assassins.
If one of Kenny's little squad informed them that I'm the one responsible for those nine deaths, and even mentioned Talon, then would they have given them information about my tricks?
There was only one person who came to mind who would do that sort of thing.
Liucretsia. It couldn't have been Kenny, he was never insecure about others talents. It had to have been Liucretsia.
This changed everything. Levi checked his gas, noting he still had enough. However, he knew that any longer then he would be out. And then how was he to run? The Military Police were all over the city, and he was on their home turf. Even though he was unmatched in the air, on the ground, that's a whole different story.
Levi caught sight of his squad once. They stared after him as he danced above them, dodging Ann attack from an MP. They didn't join up in the air with him, for Hange kept them grounded. He felt a little disappointed, as he was tiring rapidly. They were escorting the new Queen to the castle.
Even with adrenaline running through his veins, his body was exhausted. His mind was doing everything in his power to keep his body going. His muscles were screaming at him to stop. But he had to keep moving. At some point the pain went away and he felt numb.
If I stop, I will die. These guys won't hesitate to kill me on the spot.
He was making a fool out of them. And the Military Police hated that above anything else. On top of that, they believed him to be a monster. In truth, he was, but he put his assassin days behind them. But he doubted these people would listen to him.
Even as they circled him, he found a loophole. Even as they set up a trap, he saw it coming. He knew how these people worked, how to read them, and they acted just how he predicted. Even though his body screamed to stop, he knew that these people would be a piece of cake.
He had a harder time the night he was captured, refreshed from rest and enough food. Here, he had lost blood a few nights before, had little sleep last several days, and exhausted mind and body for one thing after another. And still these Military Police officers weren't giving him a hard time.
They tried driving him to the wall and corner him. He smirked, going with it. When he reached the wall, he used it to go higher. He reached halfway up before diving. They were too slow to react immediately, and by the time they did he had already gained a good distance.
He checked his gear. He was nearing an end on both cannisters. To ease the time allowed in the air, he landed on a rooftop and ran at top speed. When an MP tried to jump him, he swiftly dodged. He roof hopped a long distance, making them think he was lower on gas than he was.
It proved to be a handy trick when they laid out a net for him on a rooftop. He had jumped up, and seeing the net, he used his gear to avoid it. He now wished he hadn't disposed of his blades. Again. When will he learn?
Maybe the exhaustion was messing with his head.
The gear was almost sputtering to keep going. Levi was forced to slow down his pace, and he felt his heart race upon seeing the officers gaining on him. This was not good, he had to think of a plan and fast.
And then the bells had stopped altogether.
Some of the Military Police backed off, wondering why the bells have stopped, for they shouldn't have stopped until the danger had passed. A small group were still intent to capture him. They were too worked up to give up now.
Levi changed course to the palace in the center of the city. He was hoping the bells have stopped because Erwin had been successful in executing his plan. He was eager to finally end this wild goose chase.
As he neared, he saw Military Police, Wall Garrison, and Survey Corp gathered around the front of the castle. His heart leaped when he saw Wall Garrison escorting the high officials to the dungeons. His eyes caught sight of Historia, now bearing a crown on her head, and General Pixis and Commander Erwin behind her on either side.
Levi had been distracted long enough he almost didn't see an officer closing in on him. He twirled out of the way, but the officer was too close to him. Suddenly a blade reached for his chest. Levi ducked, sending a kick in return. The young man was pushed away, and Levi focused on his escape.
He turned, and saw that he had unintentionally interrupted Historia's speech, and now everyone was staring at them. Levi didn't see the audience, or the queen, though. He was only focused on Erwin, his eyes only saw the commander. There was relief in his handsome face.
Then if transformed into one of horror.
Suddenly he was tackled, he and the officer fell to the ground. They had landed in the forefront of the audience, and people screamed as they drew back, barely escaping injury. Levi was on his back, breath knocked out of him, and a blade at his throat.
Forgive me, Erwin. I didn't mean to die in front of you.
Suddenly, two blades were on either side of the officer's neck. Levi didn't have time to register who held them when his body gave up. His eyes closed without his permission, and passed out from exhaustion. He could hear distant voices trying to get his attention.
"Captain Levi! Stay with us!"
"Corporal, don't you dare give out on us!"
"Levi! Little bird, open your eyes!"
Levi welcomed the darkness that tempted him with promises of no more pain, from both mind and body.
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He felt as if he were floating on a warm, fluffy cloud. The warmth felt nice, and he was wrapped securely in it, which was soothing to his aching body. He didn't want to wake up, he tried hard to grasp the sweet sleep where nothing went wrong in his life.
He felt a hand rubbing up and down his back gently. The hand was big, and almost covered his lower back from the palm to the tips of long and sensual fingers. He was then aware of his tiny body pressed against a much bigger body. Instead of being on a pillow, his head was resting on a not too hairy, bare chest.
He could hear and feel the strong, rhythmic heartbeat.
I could get used to waking up like this.
Reluctantly, he drifted away from his slumber. His eyes slowly opened, and he groaned softly while a small hand reached to the other side of the warm body to snuggle closer. He affectionately nuzzled the broad chest, inhaling the familiar scent he missed so much.
A soft chuckle made him look up. Erwin was smiling down at him, and his eyes warm. Levi was glad to see the thick beard was gone, and the handsomely chiseled face was bare of facial hair. The thick eyebrows now seemed lonely, though.
"Never have I seen you this affectionate, little bird." Erwin chuckled.
"...Am I dead?"
At that the commander laughed, his arms tightened their hold around his smaller body. Levi was still half asleep, and he felt as if he woke up in heaven. If there really was a heaven, this was what it felt like.
"No, you're not dead. You had a close call, though. You've been asleep for about a week."
Levi blinked, now fully awake. Questions rang through his head, and he was almost overwhelmed.
"...How am I still alive? They wanted to execute me..."
"Queen Historia gave the story you were her personal body guard for years, self appointed when you transferred her to training. When she joined the Survey Corp, you snuck your way in, forging papers so you can stay by your side. You were under her orders to save Eren, and hence you killed nine people. She didn't know her orders caused any deaths, and she will be reprimanding you personally, but your penalty will not be death, considering you kept her alive."
Levi stared, taking all of this information in. He didn't sit up all the way, only held himself up by his elbow on the soft mattress. He then noticed two things at once. One, he and Erwin were both naked, in the same bed, never have they done that yet, and he found he enjoyed it. And two, the room they were in was way too nice. It took him a moment to realize they were in the royal palace.
"...She cleared my name, and at the same time she cleared you of any suspicion of staging this entire revolution."
"She came up with the idea all on her own, last minute, when she saw you were about to be killed. I think she'll be a great queen." Erwin praised, feeling quite proud of himself.
Smart girl. And of course he's enjoying the riches of his plans come to fruition.
"Stop feeding your ego. It just might turn you into General Pixis one day. An old man who drinks away, and yet still manages to pull off his job when drunk." Levi rolled his eyes.
"I can't help it when I have succeeded. I couldn't have done it without you, though. Half of the work of this revolution was you."
"Please, all I did was narrow it down to a few people. And then rescued her from her father. You were the one who planned all of this."
"But you kept it going. You improvised while I was down for the count. If you hadn't kept a good head on your shoulders, none of this would have happened, and we could both be dead by now."
Levi didn't know how to respond to that. He honestly didn't feel like he was a big part of this, but when Erwin put it like that. He wasn't quite used to positive praise and recognition for his efforts.
"So what am I to do from now on? Am I still going to be captain of the Special Forces Squad? Or am I stuck at this awful palace?" He needed to know. He didn't want to be stuck here.
"Since you're the only member of her personal guard, she has told me you can continue your services for the Survey Corp. However, she is setting up some sort of training and tests for people to join and serve under you. She's even opened up for civilians, any members of the three factions, and any trainees still left for military and the assassins."
Levi blinked at the mention of trainees from his former line of work. He wasn't expecting that at all.
"Why would she do that?"
"She wants to give them the possibility to live a better life. But she was stern that they must not kill unless absolutely necessary."
At that, Levi laid back down. He nuzzled into a soft neck, and he remembered the day he nipped the very same spot some months before. He couldn't resist an opportunity presented to him, and so he reached a little closer and nipped. He didn't bite too hard, but hard enough it stung and leave a mark.
Erwin groaned deep in his throat. Levi shivered from the sound. And then he was rolled to his back with the bigger man on top of him. Levi felt his breath hitch at the sight, and without hesitation he wrapped his scrawny arms and legs around Erwin, latching onto the perfect body above him.
Levi lost himself in blue eyes that held the sky in them.
"Before I ravish you, and I know you like it rough, but I want our first time to be memorable. I would like to inquire a few things your squad and Hange brought to my attention while you were resting for a week."
Can't we just set things aside and worry later?
Levi snapped out of his daze. He bit his lip hard, almost drawing blood, and his thin eyebrows knitted together. His heart sank to his stomach, and dread filled his mind. Seeing how distraught he was, Erwin bent down to place a gentle kiss on the pale forehead.
"I promise you, it won't affect what we have. I won't leave you. I just have some concerns about a few things. If you want, I can ask at a later date. I hate seeing you like this."
Levi felt his heart flutter in his chest. He felt the worry mostly disappear, but it still lingered like a shadow.
"No, it would be better to get it out in the open. It will eat at the both of us if we waited." Levi willed himself to stare at stern blue eyes.
"You had to revert back to your old self back in the assassins days to fight your former comrades. I can understand why you did so, and it obviously worked. But, there was one particular assassin that you seemed to enjoy working up, the one you and Mikasa took down. What was going on about that particular assassin that you had vulgar conversations with her?"
Did he have to start off with that worry? Wait, is he jealous because I sweet talked her the entire time?
"My, my, didn't know the commander would get jealous over little old me."
"I'm serious, Levi." He sounded defensive, guarded, and a hint of bitterness.
Knew it. The Erwin Smith is jealous.
"Well...I met her in my training days. She immediately caught my eye. This was how I learned I didn't like girls. I had a one night stand with her, and I didn't want to stick with her or any females. She didn't take the rejection lightly and became obsessed with me." Levi retracted one of his arms from a broad shoulder.
He bared his neck for Erwin to better see the scars on his neck. Levi lightly traced them, watching Erwin.
"Her name was Liucretsia. She caused these. I don't understand why she never cut deeper than the first few layers of skin and actually cut my head off, or sever my vocals, but that's all the damage she did over the years. And, while I was in that set of mind state, I couldn't help but throw into her face that I fucked her life up, and she couldn't move on. A part of me...kind of enjoyed it."
"I figured as much. Some of your squad jumped into weird conclusions. I will admit their persistence got to my head a little. I'm glad it's nothing to worry about." Erwin seemed relieved.
Of course, they did.
"What else did you need me to clear up?"
"Kenny. Hange has a theory that you went under heavy abuse under him. And majority was sexual. You explained the traumatizing parts of your training, and yet you said he never acted on the sexual torment with you. Did he, or did he not sexually abuse you?"
I was afraid of this. Shit, Hange. Of course they figured this out so easily.
Levi gulped. His mouth was now dry. He wanted to look away from those eyes, but that would only show his guilt. Blinking, he inhaled to gather his courage and answer truthfully.
"Once. He did that once. Well, fourteen times on my fourteenth birthday. But that was the only time he forced himself on me."
Blue eyes hardened at his words. Levi bit his lip, as he forced himself to continue explaining.
"I...my body craved for the pain. When I first did it with Farlan for the first time, eleven years later, I was unsatisfied. It felt better than Liucretsia, but I was still left empty. And...I did an experiment. I pushed Kenny while he was drunk. And...it spiraled from there. He never initiated the needs we had, unless he was coaxing me back to reality. Otherwise I initiated when my body needed his roughness."
Levi blinked away tears that threatened to fall. No, he wasn't going to cry in front of Erwin. Not even as his chest clenched, and he could taste the copper in his mouth when he bit down on his lip too hard. Suddenly Erwin sat up, pulling his smaller body with him. Surprised, Levi grabbed hold of broad shoulders and held on. Erwin then pushed him up against the headboard at the end of the bed.
Levi gasped, not understanding what was going on. He looked into blue eyes, and for the first time he was afraid of them. No longer caring to hold back his tears again, and one of his hands reached up to blonde hair. It felt soft, and it would normally calm him by its silky texture, but those eyes that bore into him frightened him.
Please don't hate me. I didn't understand my body, or my mind. Don't hate me for what I am.
"I'm sorry, Erwin. I didn't tell you because I was scared. I was scared you would find me disgusting, that I was filthy for what I am. And, I knew you would want to kill Kenny. But that was my need, I needed to be the one to end him, and put my inner demons to rest. He had to be slain by my hands only. I'm sorry..."
At his confessions, those blue eyes softened. There was still hurt and anger in them, but they were mostly tamed. Suddenly Erwin pulled them back, embracing the tinier body tightly. He whispered sweet murmurings while he kissed all over the pale face.
The last time he had seen Levi cry, was when he had been forced to kill his former lover. But Erwin didn't get to see the tormented face while the tears raced down his pale cheeks. The sight made his chest tighten, and his stomach lurch. He hadn't meant to cause this pain.
"I'm sorry, little bird. Please forgive me. Please don't cry. I love you, Levi. I love you."
I love you, Levi.
Those words calmed his racing mind. And just like that his inner demons were put to sleep. The tears stopped flowing, but his nose had the sniffles. He smiled weakly when gentle lips kissed just below one of his eyes. Levi adjusted and met their lips for a gentle kiss.
When they pulled away, Levi stared into blue eyes. They stared at him inquiringly, and there was warmth in them once more.
"I would never find you filthy, Levi. You're perfect as you are, flaws and all. Even with these scars, I'm entranced by you. Even with your dark needs, you're only human. I will try and satisfy your inner demons, but there will be times I can't always be rough." Erwin assured him.
Even after learning the whole truth? How can he stay by my side after all of that?
"You already satisfy them. You're the first person that, just by words alone, they're content. I guess...all they wanted all along was to feel love. Even with Farlan, I don't think that was true love. I think we just fell in love with each other's bodies." Levi allowed himself a small smile.
"That's good to know, then." Erwin smiled fondly.
"Did you have any other concerns?" Levi sniffed, wishing now he had something to wipe his nose with.
"No. Wait, yes. Talon, why are you so attached to it? I know you handed Hange the only Titan serum that didn't get destroyed, and some key we don't know where it goes to, but you didn't hand over Talon why?" Erwin was curious what made that knife so special.
"It was a gift from Isabel. She gave it to me on my twenty fourth birthday. She searched up and down the cities, underground and above, to find a curved knife that wouldn't break on me. Curved knives are my favorite. And before Talon, my previous one broke. So she found me a better quality one." Levi spoke with pride as he reminisced.
"Okay, but why didn't you hand it to Hange when you had the chance?"
"Because I wanted to keep the gay unicorns busy while you pull off your plan. I wasn't sure if you had a plan to keep them off of you and the Wall Garrison, so I served myself as a distraction. Why are you asking me this? Didn't you recognize what I did to help you?" Levi blinked, confused.
"Yes, yes I did. I just wanted to see if you just wanted to make them appear as fools on their home turf."
"Actually, that was part of it. I had fun while doing it. But...they knew a good number of my moves." Levi frowned, remembering what had bothered him when he was on the run.
"Do you think they were informed?" Erwin showed the same concern.
"I think it was Liucretsia, if they had been informed."
"We'll look into it more later. By the way, what is that key for, the one you gave Hange?"
"My house. If you have time, I'll show you today. I haven't seen it the last four years, so I don't know the condition of it. It's the house that's been in my family for a good few generations." Levi needed to look around for the hiding spot Kenny spoke about that his mother liked to use.
He knew a good few hiding spots, but apparently he hadn't found all of them. And, he didn't know why, but he wanted to show Erwin the house. It was strange, how after Isabel's death, he didn't want to bring anyone to that house ever again. And yet he wanted to show Erwin the hose he grew up in.
"We'll see, if not today, then within the next few days. Would you mind if we bring Mikasa? If that's a house for the Ackermans, she needs to see it, too." Erwin genuinely felt that she needed to be a part of the tour.
You're dense, Erwin. But, he has a point.
"I guess. That means Eren and Armin will be going with us. You know those three won't leave one or the other go anywhere without following." Levi shrugged, not really minded.
Their mood had been lost, but they were eager to continue the promise for a roll in the sheets, soon. Erwin had informed him that Levi was required to see the queen after he had woken up. Erwin was already at risk for spending some time alone with Levi, when the queen had been strict that she had to see him as soon as he awoke.
So, they dressed. Levi was back in Survey Corp uniform. Except for some reason, Erwin told him to leave behind his jacket and cloak. Confused, he went along with it. Though his eyes studied Erwin, with his jacket and cloak that proudly showed off the Wings of Freedom.
Why couldn't he wear them?
He found the answer soon enough, when the pair found Queen Historia in her studies with the Special Forces Squad. Hange was there, too, going over papers Erwin had dumped on them. The commander had spent the majority of the week watching over Levi, it would seem. As soon as they entered, everyone jumped up.
"Levi!"
"Captain! You're alive!"
"Looks like someone finally woke up. Did Erwin give you a true love's kiss?"
Levi glared at Hange, eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint. Even though it had been a joke, he didn't find it funny.
"And he's back to normal. Good to see the old captain back! I like you better this way, you were too cold when you reverted to your behavior as an assassin." Hange didn't seem fazed by his glares at all.
"Is there a reason I can't wear my usual uniform?" He decided it was best to ignore their their antics, his eyes focused on the queen.
She smiled a bright smile. Once again, he felt that she was so sweet, his teeth were rotting just by seeing her smile.
"Erwin informed you of your new position?" Historia eyed the commander, it would seem she settled just fine as her new position as queen.
What caught his eye was that she wasn't wearing a fancy dress or the grand crown he saw before he collapsed. Historia wore a simple blue dress that brought out her eyes, and her hair was done in a simple ponytail. She wasn't used to grand things, he guessed.
"Yes, I told him. He was surprised you thought of the cover up." Erwin smirked when Levi turned his glare at the commander.
"What he failed to mention, is that I am grateful to you. Without your quick thinking, I wouldn't be here today." Levi felt awkward, forcing himself to be polite.
"Don't mention it. So, you are now the captain of my personal guard. I have already started the process of recruiting a squad for you. And, well, your squad wants to be a part of it, and I just wanted to ask you before I accepted them." Historia informed him, not used to him being so formal.
Levi blinked, staring at his squad in question. They all seemed eager, excitement on their faces. He felt pride swell in his chest. But at the same time, a worry filled his head. He turned his attention back to the petite girl.
"Wouldn't that make it seem you're favoring the Survey Corp? Erwin said you were opening your arms to all three factions for a chance, even the assassins in training."
"I had a feeling you would say that. And I am still going to accept members from all three fractions, but I was thinking you should choose who from the Survey Corp be accepted. I was thinking two from each faction, and then two from the assassins." Historia was one step ahead.
Levi raised an eyebrow. He considered carefully. He wanted to name Mikasa, but then that left him to choose between Armin and Eren. He couldn't separate them. And, if he was to finally retire from the Survey Corp, he wanted Mikasa to succeed him. He turned his focus on the others. He didn't need to think too hard on a decision.
"I choose Jean Kierstein and Sasha Braus."
Horse Face was stunned, while Sasha whooped with the others. Eren and his two shadows were ecstatic too, but there was also a look of relief on their faces. He was right, he couldn't separate them like that when eventually he had to focus only on his duty as the Queen's Guard.
"Congratulations, you guys. I'll add their names and cross out openings for Survey Corp. Oh, and, will the two of you stand next to Levi? I have the new uniforms already made for the Queen's Guard Squad.'
The three stood in attention. Jean and Sasha removed their jackets and cloaks, awaiting the new uniforms. Hange reached into a drawer where uniforms were already made. Historia held three uniforms, and one by one handed the jackets to them. Curious, they unfolded their jacket and gasped.
Instead of the normal beige brown colored jackets, they were black. Levi examined the back to see the emblem. It's an outline of a white hawk in flight, and in its talons was a single red rose. Reaching around the hawk from the rose were black vines with thorns.
Levi understood the meaning perfectly. It was poetic, to say the least. He put it on, feeling how it fit just right on his tiny shoulders and the sleeves were just at the right length on his arms. As soon as he put it on, the other two followed suit.
"The hawk represents my guards. All of you have to keep a clear head and see all facts before jumping to conclusions. And the rose it's clutching is to represent myself. The thorns are my power to protect you all from any legal trouble. However, depending on the severity, there will be punishments."
Historia's eyes fell upon Levi. He resisted the urge to scoff. She didn't give any other inclination what his penalty would be, as she watched as Hange passed out the cloaks. They were the same as the Survey Corp, but had the matching colors of the jacket.
"If you don't mind me asking, but what's with all of the black?" Jean asked, not used to a different color scheme.
"As the Queen's Guard, you are not only required to protect me, but protect the people and the factions. Eliminate any enemies either silently, or if you have enough evidence for a court of trial, then make the arrest and bring them to the palace." Historia explained.
"So I'm put back into the job I had before I met any of you." Levi didn't know how he felt about this now as he clasped the cloak on.
"Yes, but the aim is for peace, not to eliminate people for my political benefit."
I don't know how well this is going to go. Especially when she's plucking two people from each faction, including the assassins. This could go really well, or end in a disaster.
"Are we still allowed to continue our services with the Survey Corp? Or is my title as captain of the Special Forces Squad void with this new position?"
"When the Survey Corp still needs you, yes. However, in about five years I will ask the three of you to terminate your time with the Survey Corp and focus only on the Queen's Guard. I know that is a short amount of time, but I cannot risk any of you having to choose between the two. I will offer the same to the other members when they are approved."
Levi eyed Erwin. Their eyes lingered, and they both had the same thoughts. It was too short of a time. But he couldn't argue with the queen. Neither of them could. It wouldn't do any good to stress her.
"What shall happen with the factions?"
"They will all be under reform. I am focusing mostly on the Military Police at this present moment. In the meantime, I am going through a list for my approval with the Queen's Guard. I saw a name that I found interesting among the assassin trainees. Captain Levi, Mikasa, are either of you aware there's yet another Ackerman?"
How?
Levi blinked. Mikasa stared at the queen in confusion, as well as everyone else in the room.
"Did Kenny have any children?" Erwin inquired the short captain.
"Tch. That man touch a woman sexually? Please, I've only seen him interested in men. What's this person's name and background? Maybe one of the distant relatives who died left behind a kid." Levi was in doubt that this was true.
"Her name is Lavena Ackerman. She just turned fifteen, she was taken away from her the day she was born. She wasn't placed in an orphanage, but was instead placed in custody of an assassin who had no heirs to name, his name was Avarim Thorburn, who passed away about a month ago." The queen read off the paper.
"Since then she's been training as an assassin. However, when I made it known I was making a Queen's Guard Squad, she was among the first to apply. I found her name odd, and that's why I'm bringing it up to you guys. I thought you two were the last Ackermans left?"
"What's her mother's name? Or does it mention a father?" Levi didn't understand why he was suddenly feeling dread to know the answers.
"Her mother is Liucretsia De Cloette. It says here that the father is currently unknown. Strange, she wasn't given her mother's maiden name." Historia looked at him to see a pale face.
Fifteen years ago...it can't be...it might have been around that time period. Yes, it's about right. But that only happened once. Wait...was that why she was so bitter towards me? I heard she had been on sick leave when Kenny put me on solo training instead of group training...
Oh, shit.
"I need...I need a moment. Can I take my leave now? I can't process this...I need to go. Excuse me." Levi turned and left the room.
He ignored the worried looks and the sound of his name. When he turned down a different hallway he ran. He ran as fast as his legs could carry him, which was considered very fast despite his height. He heard distant shouts behind him from people trying to keep up, but he was too fast as he turned down a hallway without warning.
Eventually he ran out of the palace, and his legs didn't stop as he ran through the city. He dared not stop, and he didn't care for the bewildered looks at his uniform or emblem that has never been seen before.
His legs didn't stop until he stood in front of the very house he grew up in.
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Death: I don't know where that last bit of drama came from. I'm sitting here writing and then that happened. I read over it, and decided to keep it in. We're not going to see her for a while, unless you guys want me to squeeze that in before Reiner and Bertolt make their move in the series of KIDNAP EREN YEAGER TIME.
I literally felt as if that's how it was in the manga at some point. Like, in every other few chapters Eren gets kidnapped. Then he gets rescued. And then he gets kidnapped. Then he's safe. Then he's kidnapped again. Like, SERIOUSLY MAKE UP YOUR MIND.
I am just decreasing the amount of kidnappings cause that would just take away from the story.
Anyway, please leave a review~