The Ackerman's Part I

In the end, Levi blamed Hanji. It was all her fault no matter how much she denies it. It was all her fault that he ended up going just a tad bit softer then he was used to. When Levi asked the crazy woman what the feeling was in his chest, she merely laughed and explained that it was called…ugh… "love". Levi didn't even hesitate to ask her how to get rid of it. But she laughed again, earning a death glare from him, and said you can't.

It all started, literally at 10 o clock at night. Levi had been lounging in his living room of his apartment and watching some TV when there was a knock on the door. Curious, and annoyed, that someone would disturb him this late at night, he stood up to answer. He shouldn't have been surprised when the familiar brunette with the shitty glasses was the first thing he saw.

"What the fuck do you want, Four Eyes? You have any idea how late it is?" he asked. Hanji laughed.

"It's only 10, Levi, now grab your coat and shoes!" she all but squealed. Levi gave her a deadpan look.

"Why?" he asked. Hanji walked into the apartment, grabbing his jacket.

"Don't make me force you," she said. Knowing fully well that Hanji was being serious, and she would make it the most torturous thing he has ever experienced, he snatched his jacket and put it on, before doing the same thing with his shoes.

Hanji climbed into the driver's seat and started the ignition. She backed out of the parking lot of his apartment building and onto the main road.

"You mind telling me where the hell we're going?" he asked. Hanji shook her head.

"Nope, this way you have no choice, not that you should need one," she said.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" Levi scowled. Hanji shrugged.

"Just wait until we get there," she said, and she didn't talk for the rest of the drive.

After about 10 minutes of silent driving, Hanji pulled into a parking lot, immediately getting of the car when she turned the car off. Levi followed suit and looked up at the building they were parked at.

"A foster care?" he asked. Hanji nodded, not saying a word, before walking towards the entrance. Hanji looked solemn and sad, which didn't go unnoticed by Levi. He was curious because Hanji was always the complete opposite. Levi followed the brunette and walked into the building. When he was fully inside, he was even more surprised.

"Erwin? What are you doing here?" Levi asked. Erwin nodded in his direction.

"Levi," he said, nodding. Another person, a female, was beside the tall man. She was also tall and blonde.

"Mr. Ackerman, I am Nanaba, the owner of this foster care facility," she introduced herself, holding out her hand. To be polite, he shook it. "I'm glad that we found you, I must say, she is quite excited," Nanaba smiled sadly. Levi raised an eyebrow.

"What is going on? What is this about?" Levi asked, tired of being in the dark.

"Levi, you have a cousin," Erwin said. Levi almost collapsed when his legs gave out under him, Hanji managed to catch them though. His eyes were wide with shock.

"W-what?" Levi asked.

"I didn't want to say anything, until you met up with everyone else. And a car is not exactly a place to break this kind of news," Hanji said.

"How the hell did I not know I have living family?" Levi asked. Erwin nodded toward Nanaba and she walked away. Erwin led Hanji and Levi into a room with a couch and coffee table.

"You cousin is a girl at the age of 6. Her name is Mikasa Ackerman and she lived in Japan for most of her life, considering that her mother is Japanese. Her father is American, and they moved here when she was 4. When Mikasa was 5, burglars broke into her house in the middle of the night and killed her parents right in front of her eyes. They tried to take the child, but Mikasa managed to fight them off," Erwin explained. Levi's eyes widened.

"She was 5?" he asked. Erwin nodded, and Hanji spoke up.

"There were 3 men and she managed to knock them out long enough for the police to arrive. They were as surprised as you when they saw a 5-year-old girl sitting in a pool of her parent's blood and surrounded by 2 dead bodies and 3 unconscious men. They took her to the police station for questioning. After they heard she was acting on self defence she was put into foster care. She has had people look at her to adopt, but after hearing what she went through and what she did, they never did, not wanting to have such a violent child," Hanji explained. Levi tsked.

"Basterds…" Hanji continued.

"After a while, Mikasa was starting to grow more depressed and distant from the other children. The runners of this estate started to grow concerned about Mikasa's wellbeing and her process of growing up. They had received a statement from Mikasa, her claiming that she was unaware of any living relatives. They investigated it anyway. After about 2 weeks, they found Erwin, and saw the name Ackerman, you, under his squad in the police department. They contacted Erwin, who contacted me, and then I got to you. Now, I am pretty sure you know why we are here," Hanji said.

"I can't take care of a child, Hanji," Levi said.

"Why not!?" Hanji said. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Do I look like I would be the kind of person who would be a good parent and role model to a 6-year-old girl?" he asked. Hanji shrugged.

"This little girl is all the family you have left, and your all she has left," Erwin said. Levi scowled. "She needs you to be there for her. Her time here has made her independent, not to mention she is very quiet," Erwin explained. Levi tsked again.

"At least meet her," Hanji said. Levi sighed.

"Fine…" he grumbled.

"Come on in, Nanaba," Erwin called. The door opened and Nanaba walked in, but she wasn't alone. A little girl was clinging to her pant leg, trying to hide behind her. Levi must say he was surprised about how much she looked like him. Though the Japanese part of her was quite noticeable. Nanaba closed the door behind them.

"This is Mikasa Ackerman," she introduced. She looked down at the girl, who was still trying to hide. "Mikasa, sweetie, come on out," she said softly. Mikasa looked up at her with big eyes, her eyes were not innocent like most kids her age. Hesitantly, she came out, fiddling with the hem of her dress. Nanaba knelt to her level. "This is Levi Ackerman, your cousin," Nanaba said, gesturing to Levi. Mikasa looked up at him, curiously.

"Levi?" she asked softly. Nanaba nodded. Nanaba gestured for Levi to come over. Levi didn't want to, but Hanji gave him a shove, making him glare, but get up anyway. He walked up to her, making her look up at him. "Levi?" she said again. Levi sighed and knelt.

"Yes, that's me," he said. Mikasa's lips twitched upwards into a smile.

"Onii-san," she whispered. Levi's eyes widened a fraction.

"Awe! She just called you "big brother" in Japanese!" Hanji cooed. Levi rolled his eyes.

"I know what is mean, Four Eyes," he said. Mikasa tilted her head to the side.

"So, Levi," Erwin said. "What do you think?" he said. Levi kept looking at Mikasa. The little girl was looking at him with hope filled eyes.

I'm all she has left and it's the same vice versa, he thought.

"He's considering it," Hanji whispered, not very well, because Levi heard her. Levi sighed for what seemed like the 10th time and stood up. Mikasa's eyes followed.

"Go grab your stuff, kid," he said. Mikasa's broke out into a tearful grin. Hanji's squealing in the background made Levi almost regret his decision…almost. Mikasa didn't hesitate to wrap her little arms around Levi's legs, making him look at her in shock. Nanaba, had tears in her eyes also.

"I'll go gather the paperwork," she said, leaving the room. Hanji hurried over to the two Ackerman's and took Mikasa's hand.

"Hi there Mikasa, I'm Hanji," she said. Mikasa smiled a little.

"Oba-san," she said. Hanji squealed.

"Did you hear that, Levi!? She called me Auntie!" she said. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Hey, kid, don't encourage her," he said. Mikasa looked up.

"Sorry, Onii-san," she said. Erwin was next holding out his hand to the little girl.

"I am Erwin Smith, it is nice to meet you Mikasa," he said. Mikasa put her little hand in his shaking it. She smiled.

"Oji-san," she said. Hanji laughed, while Levi just had a small smile. Nanaba came in with a little stack of papers in her hand.

"Alright, I have all the paperwork here, Mr. Ackerman, so, should Hanji take Mikasa to go and grab her things, while you fill these out?" she asked. Levi shrugged, while Hanji nodded enthusiastically.

"Let's go get your stuff, Mikasa. You Aunt Hanji will help you," Hanji said, picking Mikasa up. Mikasa did a little laugh as Hanji practically ran out of the room. Levi sat down on the couch and filled out the papers that Nanaba handed to him.

"I promise you, this will be worth it," Erwin said. Levi nodded and couldn't help but agree.

Levi opened the door to his apartment, stumbling in with Mikasa's little backpack in his hand. He gestured for Mikasa to walk in, and she complied. He shut the door and took his shoes off. Mikasa stood at the door staring as Levi got settled. When he turned to her and raised an eyebrow.

"What are you staring at?" he asked. Mikasa tilted her head. Oh, she doesn't know what to do, Levi thought. "Uh, how about you go and sit on the couch for now, while I set up the guest room for you, okay?" Mikasa nodded and walked into Levi's living room, getting herself settled on the couch. Levi put her backpack by the couch and took the remote. "Do you wanna watch something, I know it's pretty late, but at least you have something that can help you fall asleep," he said. Mikasa nodded and pushed herself deeper into the corner of the couch. "What shows do you like?" he asked. Mikasa took a moment.

"Toopy and Binoo…" she said. Levi nodded and turned the TV on, searching for a friendly kid's channel. Once he found it, he put the remote on the table.

"Right so that show is on after this one, uh," Levi grabbed a blanket from at the back of the couch and wrapped it around her. She snuggled closer to the warm fabric and smiled up at him.

"Thank you, Onii-san," she said. Levi nodded before grabbing her backpack and heading down the hall to the guest room.

As Levi changed the sheets on the queen-sized bed and dusted off the dresser, he couldn't help but feel an ache in his chest every time he heard Mikasa giggle at the show. He couldn't even imagine what she had seen and what she had done. He still finds it so bizarre that a 5-year-old was able to knock 3 men unconscious. Though, people always complimented how unbelievable Levi's strength was. He was top of the class at the police academy and was always ridiculously strong. Perhaps it ran in the family.

Once Levi was satisfied with the room, he made a note to remember to go clothes shopping tomorrow. He walked out of the room and towards the living room where the TV was still playing, though Mikasa had been quiet. Levi couldn't help the smile that made its way onto his face when he saw Mikasa nose deep in the blanket and fast asleep. He turned the TV off and picked up the little girl. She automatically wrapped her arms around his neck when he got her comfortable. He took her to the room he prepared for her and tucked her into the bed, after he gently placed her down.

He left the room and went to turn all the lights in his apartment off, for he was ready for bed as well. He changed into some PJ pants and a tank top before climbing into his bed.

Not even an hour later, Levi was woken up to the sound of the door squeaking open.

"Onii-san…" a voice whimpered. Levi opened his eyes and turned to the doorway and saw Mikasa looking at him. "I had a bad dream," she said. Levi moved over and opened the blankets for her. Taking that as an invitation she ran over and climbed up on the bed and got herself comfortable. Levi didn't cuddle her, because for obvious reasons, he is not one for physical affection, but he was happy that she seemed more comfortable.

"Goodnight, Onii-san…" was the last thing he heard before he drifted into darkness.

Yay! This scenario of Mikasa and Levi being family is always one of my favorite. As you probably saw I plan on making more of these. I might make it a little series just for fun.