Eren promised Hanji they would be fine but only thirty minutes after Levi locked the door to Eren's "bedroom" the omega started to feel it. At first it was only a slight restlessness, but as minutes went by, the silence of the basement started to overwhelm Eren, only making him focus on the raising anxiety.

He sighed. It was going to be a long night.

Levi was pacing around his room, itching to run to his mate and protect him. Of course he knew Eren was safe, probably safer than he was if he were to be honest, but that knowledge wasn't enough for the bond. His instincts were screaming at him to go find Eren right this second. How dare he leave his mate's side while he is pregnant with his own child? What an excuse for an alpha he was.

Levi shook his head to clear it. No, he was protecting Eren by leaving his side. He knew he was. Didn't make the anger or the anxiety go away. Moreover, the fact he wasn't even sure whether the anxiety was his own or Eren's didn't help any, either.

When his pacing got interrupted by a sharp knock on the door, he positively snarled, ready to rip whoever dared to come to him right now apart. He threw the door open with more force than needed, causing the cadet behind it to jump back in surprise.

"Captain Levi, sir!" the girl squeaked, saluting quickly. Levi didn't move or say anything to acknowledge her so she continued. "I just wanted to ask if you have everything you-" she stopped abruptly when she finally took a good look at the Captain.

Levi suspected his eyes were glowing, what with his need to grip the door with such a force that his knuckles hurt only to keep himself from doing something stupid, but the terrified shudder that ran through the Military Policewoman made him wonder just how exactly he seemed to her right now.

Levi continued to glare at her without moving a muscle as she stood there frozen, probably too scared to move. They were only waiting for something to happen and shatter the fragile state of stillness.

Levi thanked his lucky star the thing to happen was Hanji walking out of Erwin's room with a troubled expression on her face. She stopped in her tracks when she noticed them, assessing the situation remarkably quickly.

She let out an awkward laugh, causing the girl to jump once again. "Oh, girl, you'd do better not bothering Levi right now; he's always terribly grumpy after long travels. But don't worry, he'll be all better after sleeping for a bit," she said with fake cheer to her voice, grabbing the girl by her shoulders and leading her away a little too forcefully to be considered friendly rather than hurried. Levi watched from his rigid position, halfway relieved, halfway fighting more aggression at the new arrival.

Thankfully, Hanji was used to closely dealing with both Levi and titans so she wasn't that phased. As soon as she ushered the shaken girl away, she ran back, pushing Levi back inside his room and shutting the door behind them. She let him go immediately after and backed off as far away from the alpha as she could before he could so much as growl at her.

"Levi, she's gone; it's okay. Breathe," she said in an even, soothing voice and waited.

After a while Levi's posture relaxed slightly and he groaned, rubbing his face in frustration.

Hanji took it as a sign that everything was okay now. She snickered, although the sound sounded more strained than amused. "So you're going to be fine, hm?"

Levi shot her a glare. "Well, what did you expect from us. To admit we can't be away from each other because there is a fucking bond between us that won't let us since I apparently gotta protect my unborn child or whatever?" Levi snapped, maybe a bit louder than was advised.

Hanji gave him a sympathetic smile. "Sorry, I know. Do you want me to stay with you?"

The alpha sighed, shaking his head. "No. Wouldn't want to accidentally kill you in the middle of the night." Even Levi had to admit his attempt at sarcasm failed miserably.

Hanji snorted, heading for the door. "If you need anything, I'm right here. Erwin is, too." She waited until Levi nodded stiffly before slipping through the door and shutting it carefully behind her again.

Once she was gone, Levi threw himself on the bed, staring blankly at the white ceiling. He now felt a slight amount of worry as well. He didn't mean to get so agitated that Eren could feel it. He didn't want to worry his mate more than necessary.

He sighed. It was going to be a long night.

Unbeknownst to those in the capital, Levi wasn't the only one pacing nervously at the time. Back in Survey corps' headquarters, Mikasa was stalking around the kitchen while Armin sat at the table with a cup of tea, several papers spread in front of him as he mumbled to himself inaudibly, making a note here and there, frowning in concentration.

"Armin, how can you be so calm," she finally snapped and Armin didn't even raise his head as he answered her.

"Do I look calm to you?" he paused to circle something on one of his papers. "We're just coping differently. Maybe you should go for a run or ask someone to spar with you."

"Goddamn it," Mikasa growled, taking several angry steps to do just that but almost ran into Jean in the doorway.

They blinked a few times at each other before the female alpha took a step back to let the other enter.

She looked at Jean curiously, deciding to stay for a bit longer. She was on edge right now but she could still tell something was suspicious about this. No one came to the kitchen this late.

Jean shot an uncertain look at Mikasa before sitting across from Armin. He tried to whisper, for Mikasa not to hear, but in the completely silent room the girl understood him perfectly anyway. "What did you want to talk about, Armin?"

The beta looked up, giving Jean an exasperated look. "Seriously Jean, I hope to the Walls you will learn how to be sneaky before stuff really starts going down."

Jean was about to protest but the look Armin gave him was enough to shut him up. Honestly, he knew himself he was terrible at this. But he didn't exactly volunteer for this secret spy position. And it was just Mikasa!

The young alpha jumped at the sound of door slamming closed and the steps that followed. A shadow loomed over him and he knew by instinct things were about to go bad.

Hands smacked down on the table and the look on Mikasa's face was indescribably scary. She stared directly at Jean and despite himself, the other alpha felt himself shrinking away. "You have been extremely suspicious lately. Disappearing without explanation, talking with Hanji and the Commander in whispers. Now this. Spill Jean. What do you know."

Jean sent a pleading look Armin's way and only started breathing again when the blond sighed and reached out to grab Mikasa's shoulder. "Mikasa, leave him be. He doesn't know much anyway."

Mikasa immediately turned her glare at her friend. "What are you hiding from me, Armin?"

Her voice sent a wave of shivers down his spine. He really didn't like dealing with angry Mikasa. Dealing with Eren was way easier. "I'm sorry; I didn't want to worry you. But I was meaning to tell you, I swear! Even against the Commander's orders!"

Mikasa narrowed her eyes suspiciously, not completely believing the blond beta. "Tell me now then," she ordered and Armin saw no other choice but to tell Mikasa about the traitors within their midst – and about the fact he suspected that there was also an alpha disguising as a beta.

Mikasa looked murderous when he finished. "Who are they, Armin. Tell me right now."

"I can't," Armin hissed back. "We aren't even one hundred percent sure about them. We don't have any evidence! I hate to say it, but we need to wait until they make their move."

"Are you telling me to put Eren in danger?" Mikasa sneered, folding her arms across her chest. "Armin, don't make me kill all of them."

"Mikasa!" Armin shouted, his chair clattering to the floor as he shot up to his feet.

Mikasa stood there in complete shock, even Jean was gaping. They've never seen Armin shout at anyone when trying to get a point across.

That didn't stop Armin, though he did lower his voice to make sure the conversation stayed between the three of them. "Weren't you listening to me? There is someone with ties to the royal family. And we have no idea what this tie is. If they are a royal spy or really anything but an outcasted family shame and something happens to them, what do you think the Military Police will do?" Armin took several deep breaths before continuing in his tirade. "The first thing will be arresting you as the culprit. Then the Commander, the Captain... probably all the officers. Do you think in such a case Eren would come out unscathed?"

Mikasa looked positively shaken, hiding behind her scarf. By then and Armin finally stopped. He picked up his chair and sat down quietly. There was a long stretch of silence.

"I'm sorry," Mikasa and Armin spoke up at the same time. They looked at each other before laughing awkwardly.

Jean relaxed as the immediate danger was averted. He cleared his throat. "So, I suppose you called me here about the alpha business?"

Armin nodded, glancing tiredly at his papers. "Yeah, I thought you should know."

Mikasa got herself a glass of water before joining the two at the table. "How many people know anyway?" she asked curiously.

"Well, about the... outsiders, it's just the Commander, Squad Leaders Hanji and Mike, me, Jean, and now you. As for the alpha," Armin shrugged with a sigh, "everyone who was there plus whoever they told. Provided that they realized what happened or believed it happened. It was really gone too fast."

"So the whole squad?"

Armin nodded, "Yeah. Captain Levi probably included. I can't imagine Eren didn't tell him."

Jean thought for a second before speaking up, "So unless Sasha, Connie and Reiner didn't realize, we can count on the whole Corps knowing by the end of the week. And if the Captain knows, the Commander probably does, too."

"Pretty much," Armin agreed. But honestly, he wasn't sure whether that was a good or bad thing. The alpha would take more care about not revealing themselves and that on one hand meant they would be difficult to find, but on the other, they would lay low and wouldn't make any rash moves. That gave them more time.

They didn't even know if the alpha was one of the enemies they were already hunting for, the one with the royal ties, or someone completely different. And why bother hiding they are an alpha anyway?

Armin dropped his head on the table. Were there even any normal, actual soldiers in their squad beside the three of them in this kitchen? And why was the situation only getting more and more complicated?

Not surprisingly, Eren couldn't get a wink of sleep. And judging from the coming and going waves of anger, Levi couldn't either. And so, the early morning found Eren fully dressed in his uniform and sitting on the edge of his bed, staring a hole into the locked door.

Just as the sun was starting to raise, finally Eren's ears picked up the sound of carefully measured steps, the pull of the bond easing with every second. Eren's heartbeat sped up as the door to the basement opened and closed again, the person resuming their careful walk. Eren didn't dare move until Levi came into view on the other side of the bars, looking haggard with his hair a mess, and without all doubt blissfully alone.

The omega sagged with relief, leaning forward and hiding his face in his hands, taking a deep breath and listening to the sound of his mate impatiently trying to open the door to the cell. He almost wanted to laugh at how frustrated with the lock was the alpha becoming.

Finally the Captain threw the door open and took several hurried steps, engulfing his omega in a tight embrace as soon as he was close enough and burying his face in the other's hair. Eren clutched right back, happy his mate was beside him again at last.

They stayed in this position for a long time, trying their hardest to calm down after the rough night. When Levi moved, it was only with great reluctance and not far away at all. He only raised his head from where it rested on top of Eren's and took one of his hand's to put on Eren's cheek, looking him in the eyes. "You okay, brat?"

Eren grinned at the pet name, "Of course, Sir. Yes, Sir."

Levi rolled his eyes but still gave Eren a tender kiss.

When they parted, Eren frowned, now feeling like it was his turn. "Are you okay, though? You look terrible."

The alpha shook his head. "I'm fine, just didn't sleep."

"And didn't go to the showers, yet. Seriously, are you okay?"

"Perfect," he replied sarcastically. "At least I can escort you to the showers so the shitheads here aren't that scared if they happen to come in while you're there and not be bored just sitting there."

"Fair point," Eren laughed. "But are you going to be able to keep your hands to yourself?" he added in a suggestive whisper.

Levi narrowed his eyes, "Are you fucking shitting me, Eren?" he growled. "We're in the middle of enemy territory, trying our best to not get found out and get one or three of us killed, and you suggest something like this?"

The omega at least had the decency to blush. "I'm sorry! I don't why but I suddenly feel really horny! Sorry!"

Levi chuckled at Eren fumbling, horrified by his own suicidal suggestion. "Don't worry; I think Hanji said something like this happens, something about the omega trying to keep their mate from abandoning them or whatever." He paused, shaking his head as he muttered to himself, "As if someone would want to abandon their mate. Or as if the bond would let them."

Eren groaned, hiding his face in Levi's hard stomach, causing his next words to come out muffled. "Can we just stay like this a little longer?"

"Of course," Levi answered softly, running his hands through his mate's hair.

The two mates successfully managed to go for a morning run and take a shower without incident. Since they ventured out so soon and since the police were generally lazy, they didn't even run into anyone until breakfast and thus avoided any weird bathroom confrontations or awkward hiding of Levi's mating mark. Honestly, Levi thought their morning was going a little too calmly.

The mess hall was almost empty when they arrived but even so, or maybe because of that, they got some stares. They were sort of intruders there, after all, and if that in itself wasn't enough, they were Humanity's strongest and Humanity's last hope, or better known as "The Monster". Levi gritted his teeth and forced himself to ignore the whispers. It wouldn't exactly do to beat anyone up for bad mouthing the kid he was supposed to kill at a moment's notice.

They sat down at a random table, talking to each other quietly until Hanji joined them a few minutes later, complaining loudly about how terrible beds they have here. Levi didn't sleep but he did lie on his bed for some periods of time and he was pretty sure it was way better than the one he had at their castle. He had no idea what Hanji was trying to achieve by lying about this.

He shook his head when he noticed Eren giving Hanji a compassionate look. Of course Eren believed her. The beta leaned her chin on the table, looking at her favorite mated pair critically. "You two look like shit," she stated flatly.

Levi only snorted humorlessly while Eren smiled wryly. "Nervous I guess," the omega lied through his teeth, all too aware of where they were right now.

Hanji gave him a sad smile but said nothing. They continued sitting in silence, watching as more and more people turned up for breakfast. Soon there was almost nowhere to sit, but their table stayed glaringly empty beside to them. Hanji wondered why. Out loud.

"Hanji," came a warning voice from behind and the three of them looked up to see Erwin right along with Nile. The Commanders ignored Hanji's pout and sat down at the table, continuing to discuss whatever they were discussing. The Commander arriving was apparently some kind of signal around here bacause soon after several cadets came to their table carrying plates with food and putting one in front of each of them and as soon as that was done, the other soldiers started to get their own food as well.

Eren frowned at how weird things worked at the Military Police and then frowned deeper when he looked at his plate. There was so much food. Food he hadn't even seen since Wall Maria fell. He gritted his teeth, anger rising inside him. The omega proceeded to eat more aggressively then was maybe necessary for a breakfast.

The meeting finally took place about an hour after breakfast. The four of them were led inside a big, fancy room with an ornate table and comfortable-looking, plush chairs. Several nobles, or fat pigs, as Levi described them to Eren beforehand, were sprawling in those, glasses of what looked like wine in front of each of them. There were four chairs on the opposite side of these nobles, where the Survey corps soldiers were supposed to sit. Nile Dawk sat down after them as well, taking his seat next to the nobles.

With the empty spaces on either side of the four of them, Eren felt like he was on trial again.

"Let's cut to the chase, shall we?" started Nile heavily. "We have received an anonymous letter several days ago. In the letter the writer has informed us..."

Eren went stiff and he could feel cold sweat running down his back.

"...that Eren Jaeger is supposedly pregnant."

A/N: Drama, drama...

(This is completely unrelated but I need help. I started writing an Ereri Harry Potter AU - or maybe more like a crossover - and I would feel much better if someone with a clear idea of British English proofread it for me when it's done. My English largly comes from the internet and as such the borders between British and American E. are kind of blurry... ^^;; If you can help me and are willing to do me a huge favour, please, contact me on chenziee . tumblr. com or here. I will love you forever.)