Unbreakable Bond {MoxieDov X RaraHaruko SNK}

[MoxieDov]

The blonde had been awaken by a foot to his side, which had caused his mood to decrease at the beginning of his day. He ignored the pang of hunger that occasionally struck him, non-bothering to even ask the female if they should hunt. Reiner took the lead, mindlessly strolling towards the Wall with little care of what the woman behind him was thinking about.


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He stared at the space in-front of him with a blank expression, his mind truly confused at what had just happened. I swear, she was just there. Levi had a hand upon the side of the saddle upon his steed, keeping his form upwards. He slowly turned his head to face the male, blinking rapidly with confusion clear in his expression. He continued to stare at the titan-shifter, before he seemed to finally grasp back onto his senses. His gaze followed the movement of the other's hand, letting out a breathy sigh as it came into contact with his flesh. "...No, I don't think...No, I can ge-" Levi begun as the other grasped onto his limbs, though cut himself off as he lifted upon the stallion. He stared at Eren with a strange expression, one that contained surprise and disbelief.


Onyx followed the brown haired male's lead, somewhat glad that it was finally able to stretch it's stiff legs. The dark haired male had his hands placed upon the back of his horse's neck, fidgeting with the silky locks of hair. "I'm not going back now. I'll be fine." Levi responded, some disbelief in his own statement about his figure healing.


The man managed to keep a straight posture as he sat upon the animal, keeping a look-out for any titans. Many of the monsters seemed to be a distance away, not close enough to pose as a threat. He pressed his hands upon a space upon the saddle in-front of him, turning his head down to stare at the leather he sat upon. His heart-rate seemed to increase, as the world seemed to spin around him. What the f*** is going on? Levi questioned, his hands unintentionally clawing at the tough material. Through all the confusion and throbbing, the male was able to pick up the approaching footsteps of a giant, to his right. "Eren..." He growled out, behind gritted teeth as the pain in his head intensified at the advancing thuds.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Levi's low voice caught in his ears, but made no change in the boy's strange hazed state. He let his mind trail off, flashes of Annie's face breaking behind his sight. He pondered the strange pull that yanked at his chest whenever his eyes would meet hers. His hate for her welled up inside his stomach, slowly churning into a poisonous obsession. He would find, and dispose of her.


Get ready Annie, I'm going to make your final moments hell. A low and sickening laugh fell from his lips, oblivious to the situation at hand. Rough footfalls shocked the earth around them, causing the male's unexpected daydream to spiral.


He looked up, thinking he was in a large valley, surrounded by corpses of fallen comrades. His green eyes wide as heavy Titan feet rumbled his bones. He stared into the silver eyes of the woman who stole his life out from under him, his chest swelling with anger. He lifted his hand to his mouth ready to change in order to slaughter the bitch who killed Armin, Mikasa... everyone.


"Eren..." she breathed, her skinless face sullen.


"Eren..." Levi's voice sunk into his odd hallucination, bringing him back to the present in time to witness a large hand slam itself into the side of the horse. He gasped, the injured soldier slamming against his body. He quickly wrapped his arms around the short man, using his own as a sheild for the Corporal. The horse skidded over their heads, falling to the grass just meters away. The wind knocked out of his mouth, a struggled cry escaping from between his tongue as the titan-shifter's back raked against the ground. Dirt and grass tugged out from under him, friction scraping the skin along his back. He gripped onto Levi tightly, the male's head laying in his chest. He pinned his gaze onto the attacker, a fifteen meter titan looking over their minuscule figures. A large grin plastered along the tight cheekd. Long black hair flowed over it's face. It was missing an eye, steam rising from it's skin as it regenerated their sight. The monster reached down for them.


Panic sunk deep into the back of Eren's throat. He glanced at the soldier in his limbs. All he thought about was protecting the man he loved. Without warning the titan-shifter opened his mouth wide. He remembered how Annie had escaped from the dungeon, her flawless change burning behind his pupils. He placed his palms over Levi's ears, his jaws closing hard over his own tongue. Blood spilled from his chin, splashing along him and the other who was held close. Steam billowed from his body, a shot of white-hot pain slicing through his skull. His form grew, still holding the soldier in his hands as the fifteen meter appeared along the ground, a perminant lip less grin splitting his face in two. The other titan's hand was now caught between Eren's large teeth. They sunk in deep, causing the monster to scream loudly.


The human-titan swung his head to the side, dismembering the palm from it's owner's wrist. Without thinking, the green-eyed titan rose to his feet, grinding the flesh between his teeth before swallowing. He placed both hands lightly to his chest, keeping the human conceiled in his flesh-sheild. Eren let a cry escape his jaws, slamming his head straight at the giant's forehead. The sound of clashing skulls rippled through the air, the humana-titan's face sinking in with the blow. He retracted his chin again, his molars wrapping around the creature's face. He devoured the skin along his tongue, going for the jugular again. He continued to latch onto the creature's tissue, ripping the sinews from its frame, ravinously eating. Finally, after gallons of titan blood had washed over the vegitation around them, steam rising from almost every oriface did the human slice his canines into the nape of the monster's neck, ending the battle.

 

[MoxieDov]

His hands almost seemed to tremble, as he attempted to pry of the top layer of leather from them material he was mounted upon. This feels like all the pain I've ever experienced bundled up into my skull. He had his eyes clamped shut, a couple of seconds away from tearing apart the fabric in-front of him. Levi caught the sound of a dark laugh, letting out a loud yet jagged breathe as he parted his lips to let out another growl-like sound. He could feel the ground shaking as the creature advanced closer, battling the pain in his mind as he reached for his blades. I can still function with this horrible sensation. I've dealt with worse. He reassured, palms brushing over the handle of his weapons before a heavy impact smashed his form off the horse.


Levi crashed into another form, guessing it was probably the male who accompanied him. He parted his dull eyes, catching the sight of his stallion being shot past them by a distance out the corner of his eye. He grunted in disapproval, somewhat hoping that the animal would still be fit enough to gallop after the impact. He noted that two limbs had wrapped around him, as well as the fact that they were skidding across the earth. Eren. Despite the torment he was forced to endure, Levi attempted to roll the two around, so he would come into contact with the rough dirt instead. He failed to do as he had briefly planned, as they eventually came to a stop. He turned his head to take a glance at the creature that was close ending him. His hands instinctively reached for his weapons, though his mind seemed to disagree. A spark of agony overcame his head, causing his limbs to fall limp. No, f***! Levi clamped his teeth tightly, forcing himself to grab onto the handles of the blades that were attached to the rest of the gear.


He then turned his attention to the male that held his damaged form in his arms. He parted his lips to exclaim some sort of protest, as the other's hands shielded his ears. It took a moment before the black haired soldier realised what Eren was doing. Levi shut his eyes once more, so the steam wouldn't end up burning the sensitive organs. He felt some sort of liquid splash onto his upper half, though refrained from making any complaints.


Levi sat upon the large palm, his legs brought up to his chest as he buried his face into his knees. He heard the shout of pain that emitted from the other titan, though didn't seem to care as he was fighting his own battle in his mind. What caused this?! He wondered, scratching at his clothed knees, as he wouldn't want to intentionally hurt the other, even if it was clawing at his palm. A low groan-like noise escaped his throat, as a stabbing sensation seemed to enter his skull. This must a hell of a headache or something is wrong with me. Levi considered, his body failing to react to the amount of warmth he was surrounded by. The fight that currently happened seemed to be the least of the man's concerns, as he felt like his skull was cracking apart.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Staring down at the disintigrating black carcass, the titan lowered to his knees, his hands falling from his chest. The soldier's blades had sunk into his chest during battle, his skin healing around the razors. This didn't seem to bother him, the pain subsiding quickly. He brought his cupped palms to the ground, gently sliding the soldier off his pads. Concern stretched over the large monster's brows, noting the pain that spread across the other's tender face.


Eren ripped his hand from the red tissue that held him to the titan's spine. His face burned as he ripped the muscles from his eye sockets, pain shooting through his figure with every tear of the pink flesh. It took him a few moments to free his limbs, green eyes crazed as his hunger had just been satisfied. A layer of exauhstion settled over his figure, the kind you get when you eat too much. Head swimming with disgust at himself for giving into his strange ravenous spout, he broke through the nape of the monster's neck, quickly sliding down the rotting arm of his empty shell. He grabbed Levi close to him, worry creating creases along the skin on his forehead. "Levi are you okay?" He asked, his thumb trailing over the man's cheek. He pressed the palm of his hand over the other's large cranium, the temperature had risen within the passing moments. "You're burning up." He tried to speak softly, to form his words without the saddening waver in his tone. He lifted the soldier in his arms, cradling his head against his chest once again, the Corporal laying in a bridal hold. Eren whistled for the horse, but there came no answer, making his heart sink. He hoped with all his strength that Onyx was just shy towards the titan, and that it's fate had not been met. Eren let his gaze fall over the injured man, tears threatening to overflow. "Tell me what's wrong." He begged, hoping that he could help in some way. His tears fell against the male's skin, breaking the cheap facade he'd tried to hold. His mind fell back to the battle that had just taken place. He'd just eaten a titan. What did that make him?

 

[MoxieDov]

He seemed to almost curl up at the change in altitude, digging his filed nails into the material that his boots were constructed of. His breathe had grown into deep, ragged gasps for the air that he could easily gain. The man's entire form tensed up for no particular reason, as he was transported back to the stable earth. Levi pushed his forehead against his knees, gritting his teeth so hard that his jaw had begun to ache due to the pressure applied to it. The sensations caused Levi to think that his skull was caving in, squeezing the brain that he possessed within it. He desperately threaded his fingers into his dark locks, tugging harshly at the strands in frustration and the urge to occupy his hands. The pain had managed to break his resistance against it, bringing himself to the verge of tears. He clamped his eyes shut, refusing to submit to the mental torture. Despite his will, a stray drop of liquid managed to form in the corner of his right eye. To him, it seemed like burning needles were being forced into the back of his head, shattering his skull. That his head was being drenched with boiling magma. That a dagger was piercing his brain.


"Make it...stop..." Levi hissed, acknowledging the other's presence with those forced words. He flinched at the touch of the titan-shifter, the gentle pressure instantly shifting into one that like a hammer had smashed into his head. He pried his eyelids open, reluctantly angling his head up to take a glance at the male. Tears threatening to show in his pained, silvery eyes as he stared at the younger male. Levi released the fistfuls of hair he had claimed, before grasping onto Eren's shirt. The thudding of the other's heart seemed to intensify the throbbing in his head, which caused him to shift his head away.


The dark creature lay upon the ground on it's side, attempting to climb back up. It seemed to be having some difficulty, due to the position it was it. It's back ached a little, as well as it's legs. Nothing too bad though, nothing that was as extreme as the pain that it's owner was experiencing. Onyx's ears picked up on the whistle, though seemed slightly hesitant to gallop after it, as it proved to be different from it's owner's. The steed crawled back onto it's hooves, turning it's head to face the direction that the sound came from. The animal began to slowly trot forward, thinking that it was probably one of the two soldiers.


His fingers unintentionally curled, clawing at the male's chest through his shirt. Levi took in a fragmented breathe, liquid beginning to glaze over his eyes, clouding his vision. "It hurts...My head, it hurts..." He managed to utter behind bared teeth, moving his hands off Eren and pressing them both against his cheeks, fingers scratching at his skin.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The nails that bit deep into his skin sent a small pang of guilt through the younger male's chest. The pain he was enduring was nothing compared to the terribly agony his loved one was in right now. He lifted himself to his feet, walking slowly towards the stallion who was now in view from his perefrial vision. Eren kept his gaze pinned on Levi's face. The tears that spilled from his silvery eyes made the male's heart sink. A hand pressed against his face, clawing at the soft flesh. He felt liquid spill from the fresh cuts, blood pooling in his collarbone. Steam billowed from the fresh wound, his scarlet fluid disintigrating within moments. He winced at the pain, but didn't protest against his actions, understanding the overwhelming feeling building under the other's skin.


Something flashed in the back of his mind. A faint memory. This thought felt foreign, like it belonged to another body. The image rolled around his brain, causing him to pull his brows together in a frown. His chest ached when the Corporal struggled to speak.


"It hurts...My head, it hurts..."


Something bloomed behind Eren's eyes, causing him to stop his movements. He stared blankly, like he was seeing nothing and everything at the same time. His eyelids drooped, an unsettling air wrapping around him.


Eren lifted his palm to his face, his vision focusing on the flesh along his thumb. He blinked, saying nothing for a long moment. Curiosity won during the silent battle in his mind. The titan bit down on his skin, breaking it open with an audible squish! Steam rose from the bitemark, making Eren work quickly. He kept his wound in his mouth, letting his cheeks fill with the boiling liquid. It burned his lips, making him whimper slightly. His blood tasted bitter, like a mixture of copper with a tinge of lemon, unpleasant.


Before Levi could protest, the titan-shifter's mouth fell over Levi's, his tongue forcing the male's jaws open. The quick evaporating liquid spilled over Heichou's face. He ignored the disturbing thoughts that clouded his mind, unwanted fantasies of devouring the human's body stinging his brain. "Levi, drink." He said softly, trying to hold back the intense urge to rip open his skin. He could feel the titan bubbling inside his ribs, evil fingers wrapping around his bones. Steam fell from Eren's eyes, ears, nose, and lips. He hoped his spur-of-the-moment action worked, his hunch clinging the air as silence settled.


The titan-shifter's green eyes widened, hunger attaching itself to the sides of his stomach again. The temperature of his skin began to rise, causing the human-titan to carefully lower Levi onto the steed before falling away. He landed on the ground with his hands over his head, gripping his brown locks. Screams echoed from the young man's mouth, hoping the effort to heal his loved one was worth it. He wanted to tear at his own tissue, to release the growing monster inside of him. Fear slipped under his chest, making him gritt his teeth together. It felt like someone had sent magma into his arteries, fire rushing inside his marrow.


A cloud of steam separated the soldier's from each other. Eren's yells growing louder as his skin threatened to split.

 

[MoxieDov]

It's eyes caught sight of the two soldiers, feet quickening into a canter once it had recognised the male who lay in the boy's arms. A soft nicker emitted from it's muzzle, almost as it was sensing the pain that his owner was experiencing as it approached.


Levi had shifted his gaze to the area in front of him, fingers grazing the other's flesh. It seemed impossible for him to restrain the salty tears that trickled down from his wide eyes. Please...Just end this pain... He mentally pleaded, as a strangled cry managed to escape his throat due to a sharp strike of pain that shot through his forehead. He caught the sight of steam forming out the corner of his eye, knowing well that he had managed to break the titan-shifter's skin. Even death wouldn't be as painful...As this. Levi noted, finding it immensely hard to even keep his mind sane.


His hands shook as he removed them from the male's face, pressing them against his own tear-stained cheeks. His nails dug deeply into his temples, though not enough to penetrate the skin. The thoughts and memories that resided in his mind seemed to conjoin into false concepts. Levi dragged his fingers down, forming streaks of red down the sides of his face. Anyone...Please... He almost prayed, before a former memory flashed before his eyes. "Prayers won't change anything." A somewhat distance voice informed, causing the condition in his skull to worsen, if it was possible.


He didn't seem to care as Eren ceased his movements, he didn't care that his steed had started to gallop towards them, he didn't care what the titan-shifter was doing. Levi's eyes desperately fell upon his blades, tucked away in their holders. I can end it...If I just... He concluded, unable to think straight or logically due to the desperation that clouded his judgement. His hands gradually reached for his swords, every movement causing the temperature in his head to increase. If I just... Levi repeated, managing to brush his right palm over the handle of his sharp weapon. It would seem that the Corporal had managed to reach the brink of insanity, an action away from his twisted goal.


His limbs froze at the sudden pressure upon his lips, gaze and attention shooting back to the brown haired male. His jaws ached as they were shifted, eyes widening with surprise as a dark fluid spilled over his mouth, more than half of it falling in-between his lips. As some of the liquid ran down his throat without his consent, his mind seemed to reorganize itself in an instance. His morals kicked into action, reminding himself that he was swallowing another person's blood. Levi stared at Eren with a shocked expression, before irritation seemed to replace the surprise. Are you out of your mind?! He mentally exclaimed, though his body seemed to accept the liquid. He attempted to trigger his gag-reflex to hurl out the blood, only to fail as a warming sensation seemed to form in his stomach and veins. Levi was placed upon the saddle of Onyx, who had been nervously snorting as it stood at the side of the two.


He turned his head down, attempting to rack his mind, over the sensations that reminded in his skull, for an explanation for the unique cooling sensation that travelled through his veins, up to his head. Levi gripped at the horse's mane, which caused the animal to turn it's head in curiosity to the man's actions. The heat in his mind seemed to evaporate into the air, immediately giving the corporal major relief. The needles that were buried in his brain seemed to fade away, as well as the deep throbbing that once tortured him. Levi awaited a couple of seconds, his breathing beginning to calm down from it's jagged gasps. What happened..? He questioned, savouring the lost of the excruciating agony. Even by simply being able to think without his mind crushing, seemed like bliss to him. Eren's yells seemed to bring him away from his painless thoughts.


"Eren!" Levi exclaimed, eyes widening with worry for the hazel haired male's condition. He glanced around the area for a moment, spotting the stream of water a distance away from where they currently were. Head forward. He noted, before steam managed to cloud his sense of sight. The male kept a hand on the rein to prevent himself from falling off the steed, as the other hand reached down to grab the boy. His fingers eventually found Eren's arm, grasping onto the limb and hoisting the rest of his form up onto the shorter male's lap. Levi hit Onyx's side with his good foot, causing the stallion to shoot off in a quick gallop. "Hang on, Eren." He muttered quietly to the said male, the clouds of steam clearing away for a brief moment to allow him to gauge the distance from the water. "Fast as you can, Onyx!" Levi commanded, clamping his legs onto the sides of the animal so he would not be thrown off by the increase in speed. What did he do to take the pain away? He wondered, keeping his eyes upon the titan-shifter in his arms.


It would take about six seconds for Onyx to reach the river at top speed, which was considerably faster than most of other horses. Even though the horses that the Survey Corps had owned, were specially bred for the task. Levi gave the animal a quick pat on the head after he had pulled the rein back to stop them from entering the water. The dark haired male leaped off the horse, ignoring the wince that had emitted from his lips once he landed. Levi fell onto his knees, lowering Eren into the chilling liquid that flowed constantly. This better f****** work.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Razors seemed to scrape against the inside of Eren's bones, the monster clawing from his insides. He willed himself to keep his hands pressed tightly against the back of his head, strands of hair caught between his fingers. He tugged hard at his scalp trying to disintegrate the burning under his skin by thinking of pressing matters. Flashes of Annie's face slashed before his closed lids, only sending more fire through his skin. He screamed, throwing his body back, knees tucked under himself. "L-Levi!" He exclaimed trying to warn the male. If the soldier didn't get away from the titan-shifter in time, he could very well be a victim of Yeager's unexplained hunger.


Back arched, he lifted his palms to his face, hands trembling as the urge to rake his nails down his cheeks bloomed behind his skull. Every inch of his body was omitting steam now, his limbs bubbling as the change threatened to take hold.


He felt a small hand grasp his arm, making him scream at the sudden pressure to his loose skin. He didn't realize who it was until being ripped from the ground and brought upon a leather seat. His hair ruffled on the legs of Heichou, making him protest immensely. "No, Levi. You need to get away--" He felt them moving. What was going on? Where were they going? Did it work? Was Levi okay, or was he just pushing past the agony in order to save himself from Eren's unpredictable ways?


He felt blood well up in the back of his throat, making him cough. Large flecks of red liquid sprayed in the air, attaching themselves to his cheeks before sizzling away against his hot flesh. He looked up behind the cloud of wet air, watching the steam roll across the Corporal's brow. Eren tried to suppress his screams, the pain growing unbearable. He tried to push a warning from between his teeth, but failed to do so. He dug his talons into his forehead, the skin popping as it broke.


Suddenly a rush of cold water seized his body, seeping into his lips and up his nostrils. Just before the shifter could morph, the icey liquid seemed to supress the monster inside. He sank to the bottom, his eyes drifting open. Eren looked up, watching the slivers of sunlight slip through the small waves on the surface. The soldier and his steed moving with the current. His back fell along the river's bottom, a cloud of dirt swirling around him, twisting in the rush of bubbles that fell across his arms and legs. They floated quickly to the surface. His temperature was boiling the stream.


He pushed himself off the clay, rushing for air above him. His face tore the threshold between him and a lung-full of air. He gasped loudly, the wounds along his face healing as oxygen beat against it. Drops fell from his hair, rolling over the bridge of his nose. He glanced up at the other man on solid ground, surprised he wasn't screaming in agony as well. He hoisted himself from the river, elbows quaking as he tried to re-gather his strength. He fell against the ground, facing away from Levi. His brain swam with many different things, mostly pinned on the empty feeling in his lower abdomen. Hunger.


He thought about the dead hare, that he should have eaten. His mind trailing to the Titan he'd devoured moments before, making a rush of sickness develop below his throat. He swallowed hard, trying not to think about what could come next. Would he really lose himself to this thing? "Corporal, are you alright?" He asked slowly getting into a sitting position. He pressed both thumbs into his temple, folding the rest of his fingers together and pressing his elbows to his bent knees. "How's your body feel Levi?" His stomach growled at the sound of the other's name rolling off his tongue. Eren rose to his feet, staring at the water just below them. My life revolves around you now. He thought, half to the cold water, and half to the soldier by his side.


Without speaking the young man walked towards Levi, his eyes full of concern and longing. He pressed his palms to the man's cheeks, brushing fingers over perfectly smooth skin. The purple had left, bruises vanished after consuming his blood. He stared wide eyed, his face frozen with shock. "I'm sorry, I had to try something." He said placing his other hand on the male's shoulder and planting a kiss on his forehead. "I couldn't bare to see you in pain."


Eren then knelt in front of the horse, planting his hands firmly on the ground so the Corporal could step upon Onyx without failure. "We need to fill the gap between Annie and us. We'll lose her if I keep holding us back."

 

[MoxieDov]

Once the heat of the male's body proved to hot for his palms, he released the younger soldier. He stared at the bubbles that rose to the surface moments later, letting out a breathy sigh. If he drowns... He remained still with a deadpan expression upon his face, staring at the male's form through the water. During his wait for the male to return to the surface of the water, he reached up and pressed a hand against his cheek. He no longer felt the small areas of pain as he lightly pressed down on the flesh. Levi leaned forward, staring into the liquid to witness his reflection. Eyes widened with surprise as he failed to spot any signs of injury upon his features, not even a single scratch. What the hell did he do?! He mentally questioned, outstretching his arms so he could examine the limbs as well. The bones in his arms didn't ache as he rotated them, neither did his fingers or wrists. Levi pushed his palms against his chest, using his fingers to poke at the flesh. Nothing hurts any-more. Everything's healed... He concluded, as he dragged his nails along his thigh.


He caught the sight of Eren emerging from the water out the corner of his eye, turning his head to meet the boy's gaze. Levi watched intently as the other removed himself from the stream, before his gaze would set back upon the fluid in-front. It's impossible for so many injuries to heal in such a short period of time. Only titan-shifters would be able to. He blinked at his thoughts, considering the option for a moment only to shake it away. No, I'm not a shifter. Steam would have erupted from my wounds if I had been. Levi breathed in, sitting back in the grass as he shifted his gaze to the wall. Well, damn. We never did find out if Eren's blood had any advantages when consumed. He almost cringed at the mere reminder that he had swallowed quite an amount of the crimson fluid.


Levi turned his head to face the soldier as he spoke, regaining his straight posture instantly. "Yes, I'm fine at the moment." He responded, his gaze lingering upon the brown haired male for a couple more seconds. He shuffled about upon the floor for a moment, into a position that would allow him to stretch out his legs. He leaned back, pressing his palms against the strands of vegetation. "Surprisingly painless." Levi answered, letting out an amused huff at the sound that emitted from the other's stomach. Noticing that Eren had risen to his feet, he supposed he would as well.


Levi pushed himself up onto his feet, pleasantly surprised at the noticeably less pain in his ankle. He tapped his right foot against the earth a couple of times, as if testing. He angled his head up at the contact on his cheek, laying his stormy grey eyes upon the taller male. He parted his lips to say something about warning the boy to stop staring at his features, only for the said male to speak up. "It's fine." Levi responded, restraining a smile as the other's lips pressed against his skin. The superior of the two could have blushed at the statement, though didn't, mainly due to the fact that it was Levi.


He strolled towards his horse, who was currently staring at the titan-shifter. Levi grabbed onto the leather rein, placing a foot onto the boy's back before hauling himself up onto the leather saddle. He stared at the material he sat upon, managing to spot the scratch marks he created earlier. He waited for Eren to climb up, even willingly assisting him as he did so. "We'll keep going till the sun sets completely." Levi stated, turning his head around to face the other. He moved and pressed his lips against the soft flesh of Eren's right cheek, allowing the action to linger for a couple of seconds before he pulled away. "Thank you, for whatever you did back then." Levi stated, in a softer tone than usual before he turned his attention back to the path ahead. He hit Onyx's side with his boot, heading off in a gallop towards Wall Maria.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren waited patiently while the Corporal used him as a step stool. His back gave way slightly to the extra weight, but was practically unscathed. He rose to his knees, using the side of the horse to help him lift to his heels. He gripped part of Levi's dark green cloak, using him as leverage to hoist himself onto the leather seat. He slipped his hands over the soldier's stomach, thumbs nestled just under his sternum. He took a deep breath exhaustion sinking in his brain. The past few days had been more then the cadet had wished for, proving the life as a human weapon to be less then luxurious. Without a bed to sleep in, the cramped cell he once called home started to feel more and more like an easy way to live. Levi's gratitude made Eren's heart jump, knowing that anything could have happened making him feel slightly guilty. His blood could have boiled him from the inside for all they knew. He just had a feeling, like when the air seems to grow heavy when there's about to be a lightning strike, atoms charged and ready to blow. The blood that coursed through his veins wasn't just a curse, it was also a life savior.


Soft lips planted themselves along his cheek, making his face flush red. He tried to keep a straight expression, failing miserably. "I only did what Hange would have. I had a strange feeling, and I acted on a whim. It could have killed you." his voice was thick, like he was trying to speak through a mouth full of cotton. It scared him, how unpredictable he was. Like he had no more control over his own actions, everything on autopilot. He was an animal, working without thinking, going of instinct alone. If he didn't start to take responsibility for his actions, someone could wind up hurt... or worse.


Eren tried to push the thought from his mind, simply nodding when Levi spoke up about moving until nightfall. He glanced around them, watching all perimeters in case of an attack. The feeling of weightlessness washed over them as Onyx jolted forward. He tightened his grip around the man, pressing him far into his chest. He bared his teeth, gazing along the treetops for signs of beasts. His right ear twitched, the sound of rumbling shaking against his eardrum. "Levi, Titans to the right." he said smoothly, grabbing the reigns by placing his palms softly on the back of Heichou's hands, leaning to the left. Willing them to turn. He knew if a battle broke out, and Levi got hurt, he'd black out from all his previous attempts to shift. He didn't want to put the man in more pain then he'd already indulged moments prior. His brain went to the female titan, his eyesight going sharp as adrenalin kicked in at the mere thought of her. It felt strange, these two people Levi and Annie, were the only humans he'd ever thought of devouring. Even if it was an unwilling urge, never had he felt it towards anyone but them. Was the hunger associated with something? Could it be the key to unlocking the secrets to the Titans? Would they even need the secrets? I'm learning so much already. He said, as the titan within him wrapped its fingers around his rib cage, waiting for the slightest chance to spring out from the depths of Yeager's core to devour.

 

[MoxieDov]

He had begun to wonder how much gas remained in his gear, as when it does run out, he would not being able to participate in battles against the titans any-more. I'll start saving it for the battle against her. He noted, shifting in the seat as he felt the other's grasp on his torso tighten. His mind travelled back to the moment that the blonde had wrecked the base, expression darkening ever so slightly at the reminder. He thought about how barely any members of the Survey Corps remained. What would I be doing right now if Erwin the Asshole didn't force me into this? Levi wondered, enjoying the brief silent that fell upon them. The question did make the dark haired male freeze and ponder for a moment, before his ears caught the sound of the other's voice. He glanced out the corner of his eyes, catching sight of the exact creatures that the male had warned him about. Levi didn't seem to protest against the other's actions, as he would have done the same thing to conserve the remaining fuel he had. He directed Onyx to the left smoothly, listening to the thudding grow distant.


The black haired male swiftly returned to his train of thought, though did listen out for any rapidly advancing footsteps. Once Annie is gone, that brat better not be planning to go off on his own. He breathed out, hitting the side of Onyx with his foot once more to keep up the speed. The dark steed let out a neigh, before snorting as it leaped over a boulder. Levi tightened his grip on the reins, though remained silent. He wouldn't have been surprised if the other had fallen off at the sudden action, as it would have somewhat amused him. He sighed, his mind reminding him that he had been wearing the same pair of clothes for a while now. Usually, he would have change and washed the garments he wore every day. I could still wash them, but it'd be freezing cold while waiting for it to dry. Levi dragged himself out of his thoughts to glance around the area, directing Onyx so they still headed straight towards the Wall.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren kept his grip along Levi's limbs as they flew over the large stone, his thighs slamming against the horse's leather seat. Pain missed down to his knees, but he stayed silent. The Corporal had been silent for quite some time now, and it made the boy wonder what trailed through the stunning soul's mind. Did he think about the deaths of others? Feeling their blood on his hands, while listening to their harmony of screams? Did he lose himself in his compromised sanity, daydreaming of things to come? The young man had so many questions for the other, barely knowing a thing about the male's past. You'd think with how many times the human-titan tried to eat him, he'd know at least his mother's name. He knew this time wasn't right for pleasantries, so he tucked the thought away. "Have you ever wondered about the ocean?" He asked, the thought of the roaring waters of never ending salt amazing him. He thought of his future and how he'd love to venture out into the world, and find titan-shifters like himself. "Do you think there are more out there, like me?" He let the question cling in the air, a sigh escaping from his lips. His breath fell against the nape of the soldier's neck, making his gaze fall along the man's soft skin. The way the sun shone off his tissue made Eren's mouth water, an urge clinging to the back of his tongue. The thought of biting deep into the warm flesh and letting it slither down his throat weighed heavy in his skull.

 

[MoxieDov]

He kept the sight of the streaming liquid in the corner of his eye, as it was a useful source of nourishment and that it lead directly to their destination. His eyes locked on the area in-front, ready to halt his steed if anything would interest or force him to. Onyx will eventually get dirty and I don't have a brush. Levi reminded himself, scowling at the fact that his clothes will eventually wear down and become increasingly difficult to clean. He pushed his knees against the side of the horse, so he would remain stable upon the fast-moving animal. He let out a quiet sigh, reminding himself off all the every-day things he had lost. Tea, books, a bed, clean clothes, and many more. His form seemed to tense as his mind wandered to the lost of nearly all of his fellow soldiers. Levi would brush aside the topic swiftly, saving himself from his mind plunging into darker thoughts.


He snapped out of his thoughts as the other's voice reached his ears, raising an eyebrow by a millimetre. "Yes, I have." Levi answered, before the dream he had before flashed before his eyes. He remembered Hange rambling about the ocean once, something about how there was some kind of fish called "sharks" and "dolphins". They were supposed to be pretty big, as Hange even dared to describe them as; "Twice as big as Levi. Oh, wait, actually triple!". She had also mentioned something called an "octopus", a creature that possessed eight limbs that were called; "tentacles". Levi did find the fact that an animal could have eight different limbs, hard to believe, though he wouldn't doubt Hange on something like that. He pushed the thought aside, as he knew that his mind would end up dragging on the fact that the female was no longer around. "Probably, yes." He responded, failing to restrain a shiver that shot down his spine at the puff of warmth.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Annie glanced in front of them, her silver eyes pinning on the looming wall a few miles before them. It would take them two days on foot, but until nightfall to reach Maria in titan form. She noted the sound of rushing water at least a mile to their right. The threat of Titans following behind them making her quicken her pace, placing her hand on Reiner's shoulder. She bit her thumb, a large hand wrapping itself along the soldier's body. If she was able to get close enough to the Shinganshina district before sun-down they would have a chance at emptying the basement before Yeager could catch up.


~~


Eren felt his heart swell slightly when the man agreed to his question. He wondered if these said other titans were dealing with the same psychological torment as himself. Were the dreams normal? Were the urges normal? Did Levi endure the same swollen dark thoughts as well? He thought about what would happen after the fall of Annie. Will I die at the hands of humans? What about Levi, will he be executed? Should I leave after we slaughter her? I can't leave the Corporal like that. His head swam with these gut wrenching questions. He pondered the thought of travelimg the world with Heichou, never leaving his side. Knowing now that he could heal the man he loved gave him solace in the thought of spending his days with the shorter soldier, at least until the end of Levi's days. "I want to see it." He said, glancing to their left, eyes settling on a large mound of flesh that rumbled through the bracket. "The ocean, with you." He said softly into the pale ear, his hands gripping Levi's knuckles again, easing to the right to avoid an attack. "I don't know how long I'm going to live." He cleared his throat, glancing behind them as they passed a small red fox, it's golden eyes gleaming under the sun. "All I know is I want to spend the rest of that time with you... as long as we live through this."

 

[MoxieDov]

A faint sigh would emit from his lips, arms crossed over his broad chest as he continued to walk. His feet had started to ache a small while ago, though made no effort to even mention the topic to the woman he was travelling with. Reiner had made a mental note to actually do something once they reached the wall. The entire Survey Corps must have been wiped out. He wondered, still replaying the events that unfolded then in his mind. Where would he go if he managed to kill Annie? He couldn't return to inside the walls, he would be killed. A pressure upon his shoulder brought him out of his thoughts. Reiner turned his head round to glance at the blonde, only to sigh as a large hand wrapped around his form. He wriggled around for a moment, freeing his arms so he could at least be somewhat comfortable.


~~~


His mind couldn't help but wander to the tales of the lands outside he had been told by Hange. The idea of plains of snow as far as the eye could see, seemed strange. He had witnessed snow before, though nothing too extreme. The female described, in vivid detail, how many animals possessed a layer of fat under their fur to protect them from the harsh weather. She had described a creature with tusks, one that was much bigger than himself. If he remembered correctly, it was called a "walrus" or something similar. Hange had also mentioned that there was this bird that couldn't fly, even if it had wings. These two creatures lived in a place called the "Arctic", a large mass of ice that was the home to many unique and strange animals. Levi wanted to see this tusked creature, as well as the black and white bird that failed to fly but swam. The doctor had also mentioned there were places called "deserts", large plains of sand. The fact that creatures could even survive there intrigued him, as he was told that the temperature were extremely hot.


Levi blinked as he torn from his thoughts once more, about to question what the other meant. He directed Onyx to the right, heading way from the monster that had gotten some distance closer to the two. "Hm, that would be nice." He added, making sure that his steed was moving away, creating a larger distance between them and the titan. Levi turned his head slightly, glancing at the titan-shifter out the corner of his eye. His statement was truly a valuable question. Could he die of old age? He certainly can grow older as he has. He briefly pondered, before he instructed Onyx to head around an oak tree. Levi raised an eyebrow at his statement, forcing back the colour that barely threatened to tint his face. "I thought you said that you didn't want me to come with you after Annie's death."

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren looked down at the torn cape that billowed among his face as they moved. The soldier was right about that, he did want to leave the Corporal behind. This was before he found that his titan abilities were more then just brute strength and hunger. He cleared his throat, pressing his chin lightly against the other's back. He gazed at the side of the male's face, watching his features. He held fast to the short man, arms tightly climging themselves to hit hips as he took a shap turn around a loomimg oak. Noticing the very subtle tinge of red along the soldier's cheeks, he smiled faintly. The look upon hisnface faded with the man's question. "I did..." He looked over their heads, birds in a large V flying close to the treetops, untouched by the Titans that roamed around them. His brain trailed back to the strange feeling he'd had before feeding Levi his own blood, his heart jumping. Why did the thought of this man devouring his blood excite him? Just like how the thought of biting his soft flesh mad his stomach lurch. "I wanted to leave you for the sake of your own safety." Eren shifted forward, pressing his body tightly against Levi's back, his fingers trailing up the man's chest. "That was before I found out I can take care of you." He then gently nipped at the Corporal's earlobe, still keeping his senses on edge.

 

[MoxieDov]

He released his right hand's grip upon the strip of durable leather, reaching out and lightly patting the animal's head. If they had been upon an ordinary horse, the creature would have began to tire, running away from death at top speed for a long period of time. The dark steed let out a nicker at the affection, moving somewhat faster. The wind whipped against his face harshly, assisting him in clearing the faint hint of red upon his face. He did somewhat enjoy the adrenaline rush that pumped through his veins as the sound of footsteps advancing from the right reached his ears. Levi headed in a north-west direction, avoiding the titan that had appeared before, as well as the one that recently made an appearance.


He turned his attention to the rapid thudding of Onyx's hooves, travelling over small rocks and branches. "Go on.." He urged the other to continued with his words, having heard the first two. Levi let out a cough, clearing his throat moments after the action. It's still kind of cold. He pondered, taking notice that the sun was shining down upon the earth. He settled for an explanation for his lack of heat, that the powerful wind was simply stealing the heat from him. He turned his head down, staring at the fingers that gradually made their way up his shirt. He immediately dismissed the idea of being cold, the blood that travelled around him suddenly warming up. He had intentionally parted his lips to speak eligible words, but that plan seemed to disappear as a quiet moan escaped his throat.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The sudden noise that had escaped the Corporal's teeth made Eren's lips curl up in a satisfied smile. He enjoyed the small reactions he could force out of the soldier, just by nicking him in the right place. He placed his lips on the nape of Levi's neck, lightly kissing the skin while simultaneously glancing up at their surroundings. He kept one hand positioned directly over the man's heart, while the other helped steer the horse in the right movements. He glanced up, moving his teeth along the soft skin below the male's jaw, nipping gently at his tender flesh. His eyelids drooped, the taste of the human building under his tongue. He felt his mouth fill with saliva, the urge to break the man's skin weighing heavy on his molars. A surge of lust burned in the back of his throat, his pupils glazing over as flashes of warm sweet scarlet liquid ran across his mind. The scent of Levi drew him in, his tongue gently lacing his small pecks. He opened his mouth wide, instinct taking over for a moment...


The rumble of something fast caught his attention. He snapped his head up, his jaw shutting quickly, realizing what he'd been about to do. Get a hold of yourself Yeager. He urged himself as he whipped around, eyes falling on three large 11 meter Titans. Their palms were stretched out, each slamming their bodies into each-other struggling for the two humans. His eyes widened, the grip he had on Levi tightening as he watched the monsters gain on them. He clenched his eyes shut, taking a deep breath. They couldn't afford another battle at this point, already falling at least a day's worth of travel behind the female-titan. "What do we do Levi? I can't have you fight all three of them." He rested his forehead against the male's back, body shaking with anger at himself and the creatures filling the space between life and death. If I change again, I might not come back as Eren. I might decide that Titan flesh won't satisfy me.

 

[MoxieDov]

A huff exited his lips seconds later after the first noise, which had managed to turn the red upon his face more noticeable. The male proceeded to clear his throat, as an attempt to erase the scarlet that was spread across his usually pale flesh. His grasp upon the strip of material seemed to tighten as sweet pressure was applied to his perfectly healed flesh. The once steady beating of his heart had quickened to a considerably quicker thumping in the last couple of seconds. Levi's eyes trailed to the male that was now just in his line of sight, lightly biting the inside of his cheek to prevent the colour upon his face returning. He shifted his eyes back to the path in-front, attempting to focus on that instead of the sensations that the titan-shifter was providing for him. He somewhat managed to notice the difference in gaze of Eren, as the male continued to lavish his flesh with affection. Levi continued to stare at the male out the corner of his sight, only for his eyes to widen at the titan-shifter's sudden action before jerking his head away.


He turned his head around as well, after making sure there was no obstacles in the way that Onyx could run into. He narrowed his eyes, the plan he had for saving gas completely gone by the time he had began watching the creatures rush after them. Levi released the rein, leaving his left hand to control the steed he rode. His hand reached for his blade, fully ready and in the best condition for battle, eventually. His gaze turned to the male who rested against his back, raising an eyebrow at his statement. "You will keep moving. Do not leap off of Onyx like last time." He instructed, reaching back with his free hand and lightly nudging the other's head off him. "I am perfectly capable of dealing with just three titans, Eren." Levi taking hold of both of his blades before pressing his palms against the neck of the creature. "Keep going Onyx. I'll catch up once I'm finished disposing the trash." He stated, receiving a nicker from the animal as it was taught to understand the first part of his sentence. "I'm warning you, Eren. Do not jump off of Onyx." Levi repeated, clamping his knees around the horse before raising his figure up slightly. He kept a hand upon Onyx's head, carefully pushing himself up onto his feet while on the unsteady surface. He spun around, placing a hand upon Eren's head to steady himself for a brief moment. One of the titans outstretched an arm, coming dangerously close to the two. Levi saw his chance and leapt off the horse, anchoring onto the monster's elbow.


He moved swiftly towards the spot he was attached to, releasing it quickly to move further up the arm as the two other titans leaned in, maws agape. Levi had noticed the titan who owned the arm he was upon, had shifted it's head forward, ready to bite the corporal in two. He hooked onto it's nose, the wires pulling him up in a matter of moments. The other titans both collided with each other's faces, as they had been attempting to bite the human who in that spot seconds ago. The dark haired male stabbed his weapons into the titan's face, causing a ear-splitting screech to emit from it's mouth. "Now, no one likes a drama queen." Levi begun, flipping up onto the top of the titan's head as it's hands moved up, slamming it's palms onto it's face. The monster's actions had also managed to hit aside the other two, who stumbled back at the impact. "Let's take it like a man, shall we?" He added, front-flipping off the back of the titan's head, hacking off a large chunk of flesh as gravity pulled him down towards the ground. The titan bellowed, falling forward onto the rough earth.


The titan to Levi's left had recovered from it's acquaintance's accidental impact, as it reached for the man with both hands. He reached over and sliced off all of the creature's digits, causing the titan to howl out in pain. He hooked onto the monster's forehead, dragging himself up and away from the other's fist that collided with the spot he was standing moments ago. Both of the titans' hands moved quickly towards the male, only to crush and blind one of the two as their fists smashed into one's skull. Levi had leapt off the flesh and towards the back of the monster's neck. He extended his arms, landing a small distance above the nape of the creature's neck. He sliced off a part of the flesh, taking notice of the shadow that cast over him. The monster he was stood upon, screamed, falling into the other who had reached over it's head in an attempt to grab the elite.


Levi sprinted off the titan's shoulders, causing the remaining monster to blindly grasp the air. He hooked onto the creature's shoulder, swinging himself around in a 180 degree turn. It seemed to notice, as it turned his head round, jaws apart as it was ready for it's snack. He proceeded to move around and to the back of the titan, releasing the grasp he had upon the flesh. Levi severed off a hunk of flesh from the titan's neck as he past, landing a distance away from the creature, though still close enough to hear it's yell.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

It took Eren every ounce of will power in his body to keep moving. The warning Levi had given him rang clearly in his brain, but his gut told him otherwise. He watched the soldier stand to his feet, a hand pressed on top of the titan-shifter's head. When the corporal jumped form the steed, Eren grabbed hold of the reigns, guiding Onyx forward. He leaned in, his eyes shut tightly as he yanked hard on the leather straps, peeled around. He watched in awe as the perfectly healed elite slammed his blades repeatedly into the three eleven-meter Titans. His gaze couldn't help but travel over the long slices of flesh that fell from the Titan's bodies, his stomach groaning in protest. He clenched his hands into tight fists, the mere sound of the monster's screams penetrating his body, shaking loose the fingers that gripped tightly to his rib-cage. The titan pushed against his mind, hard, wrapping it's sick thoughts around his head like a bloodied scarf. Just one taste won't hurt, they're just things. The voice in his head was unfamiliar, low, and ragged. His eyes drooped at the sight of the eleven-meters crashing to the ground, his tongue lawling form between his lips. He lifted his hand to his mouth, ready to sink his teeth into the flesh if need be.


His heart-beat slowed, watching the Corporal finish off the creatures before his teeth could graze against the salty-dark skin. He pressed his knees tightly to the horse' sides, using the heels of his feet to nudge Onyx forward, snapping himself out of the ever-growing trance. He could feel his conscious slipping, the small sliver of sane thinking barely detectable in his own thoughts. He raced forward, his eyes narrowed as he dipped down to his right, grasping a large hand-full of the soldier's clothing. He flexed his arm, ripping the man from the ground. He pulled Levi onto the seat in front of him, wrapping one arm around his waste as he tugged hard on the reign with his other, making the horse skid to a halt before turning aggressively. He didn't know what to say, the action he'd almost taken moments before the monsters had ripped his attention from the flesh along the short male's bones still hanging heavy in the air. He didn't let his eyes wander to Levi's face, his mouth pressed tightly in a straight line. His stance was rigid, eyes wide. The young man replayed the scene in his head.


Mouth moving over soft warm skin. Canines lightly sliding across pale tissue. Jaws opening wide.


He shut his eyes tightly, shaking his head with a small frustrated grunt. Why now? The monster in him couldn't hold off for a little longer?


No, the seed had been planted. Poison running through his veins, ravenous and dangerous. He'd always be a monster, life would never be easy for him anymore. The sapling would soon root, pushing his instinctive actions higher to the surface until it would finally bloom into an uncontrollable sense of impending doom. He could feel the need burning, growing stronger the closer he grew to the Corporal. "I think we'll have some problems in the near future." He muttered, refusing to cast his vision on the man as he spoke. He wished he could swallow those words, not wanting to admit to the soldier that while he'd been nestled gently in the Titan's fingers, Eren had been feasting upon titan flesh. Please, something kill me before I can have a chance to... He stopped his thoughts, trying to push the scene of his many nightmares away form his eyelids.

 

[MoxieDov]

The dark animal continued to move as the sound of a type of fabric billowing harshly reached it's ears, following the orders it had been given. It's hooves crashed repeatedly against the hard dirt, occasionally digging up small clumps of grass. It had followed out the same command many times before in battle and training, though not often while transporting another person as well. A loud, surprised neigh erupted from it's mouth, immediately straightened it's front legs to halt it's run. Chunks of grass and mud was dragged out of the floor by Onyx's back legs, the small obstacles assisting it in stopping suddenly. It quickly turned around, facing the way they had came. Confusion ran through the large animal's mind, wondering if it should continue with it's owner's orders or head back to retrieve the man. The creature also seemed to watch the dark haired corporal in action, letting out a soft snorts as well. It watched the humongous monsters fall onto the ground, clouds of steam pouring out of their wounds. It managed to spot the black haired man by the side of the gas, who was currently wiping of his blades and hands with a handkerchief.


Feeling a pressure in it's sides, Onyx trotted froward, gradually quickening into a medium gallop. The sound of thumping close by, caused Levi to raise his head, casting his attention to the area around him. It would only take a moment before the male managed to spot his noble stallion heading towards him. A scowl made it's way onto his face, destroying the somewhat satisfied expression he bore before. "Eren, wha-" He managed to growl out, before he was forcefully hauled up to the moving animal. A low groan escaped his lips as he returned to the straddling position upon the animal, hands moving to slide away his freshly polished blades. Another loud sound emitted from the steed's mouth at the harsh actions, seeming foreign compared to the ones it was accustomed to. Levi lightly moved the younger male's hands off the leather, taking it into his own hands. He turned his head around, sending a dull glare in the soldier's direction. The titan-shifter had decided to disobey his orders, even if he had warned the male twice. Before Levi began to his lecture, he would think about the other's actions for a moment. It wasn't like I in severe danger there. Why did he come back for me when I had it under control? He mentally questioned, though nevertheless, he let out an irritated sigh.


An emotionless stare travelled across the other's features, watching carefully for an explanation for the displeased noise that escaped the brown haired male's throat moments ago. Frustration was clearly written upon the other male's face, making the older man wonder why the younger soldier was so easy to read. After all of this, he's still a brat. He reminded himself, scoffing at the other's statement. "I think we both already knew that well enough." Levi responded, an ember of rage sparking within his form as he continued to blatantly glare at the male. After a minute or so of pure silence, minus the gusts of wind and Onyx's occasional huffs, the elite turned his head back to the front. He tapped the side of his horse with his boot, allowing the stallion to head back towards the wall in a canter, before eventually speeding up to a full-power gallop.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

A glare sliced through his chest, the other's eyes pointing daggers with dissaproval. The subtle action of irritation made Eren hang his head low, his own hues adverting from Levi's gaze. His heart sank, knowing he'd disobeyed without hesitation. The way he spoke made the young soldier's stomach flop, twisting with shame. He felt an intense sting in his chest as the silence fell heavy around their bodies, his hands loosening around the Corporal's waist. It was more then obvious that Heichou was a little less than pleased with the titan-shifter.


The sudden jolt of the animal between his legs caused the boy to tighten his grasp at Levi's abdomen, murmuring a quick apology. He was just as irritated with himself as the older man was, his mind weighing heavy with the threat of his unexplainable ravenous behavior.


Dear Eren...





The letter in his dream flashed back behind his eyelids, his hands starring to tremble as wide eyes remembered the horrific scene.


I hate you. You've ruined everything. You killed my family and my friends, devouring all my hope.


The dissapointed air about him faded, his handwritten words flowing freely through his skull. Faces of the deceased haunting his pupils. Their voices rolled around the inside of his skull, bouncing off the empty spaces and sinking deep into his pink flesh. He had let himself fall victim to his exauhstion, allowing Mikasa to venture into the underground chamber. If he'd just waken up at the sound of her shifting the heavy door, everything could have been avoided. Again, guilt crawled up his windpipe.


You're a failure, and once you're finished writing this guilt-ridden letter, you will die. I hope we burn for what we've done.


The Dream Eren's thick sharp teeth gleamed in his brain. He was right, he was failing the human race ;already having failed Armin, Mikasa, Erwin, Hange, Levi...


His eyes welled with tears, making him squeeze them shut tightly. He refused to cry anymore, refused to sit there and a low his body to be taken over by the creature that lay inside his body. He would reach Annie, he would scale Maria, he would unlock the secrets of the Titans.


Annie.


Her silver eyes bloomed in front of him, the tugging against his heart back again. The urge to feed on something strained against his jaws. Why? Why was he becoming obsessed with the taste of flesh? Sweet ruby-like substance dripping down his throat...


He shook his head trying hard to detour his mind from the burning that lay below the back of his tongue. He hadn't realized how long they were riding in silence before he finally broke the air between them. "I frighten myself." He croaked, his voice thin. He didn't know where else to turn, the Corporal being the only solace for miles. His only hope, and only drawback being the man in front of him. Levi was the only person who could control the titan inside, but how long would this last? "Levi, if I get out of hand..." he trailed off, his brain sliding back to the very first time the Corporal sliced him from the Titan' nape. He'd been ready to devour Annie, his jaws spread wide, staring down at her small insignificant figure. He snapped himself out of the thought finishing his sentence with a thick shaky voice. "I want you to kill me. If I try anything... titan or not."

 

[MoxieDov]

Wind travelled through his glossy locks of dark hair, impacting with his face as well. He had truly heard the muttered apology from the other, though seemed to ignored the soft words. Levi knew his behaviour towards the younger male was harsh, though couldn't help it. He had been this way for all his life and was not going to change. As it simply wouldn't be Levi if he was any different. Letting out a quiet sigh, he focused his gaze upon the road in-front. Small boulders littered around the landscape, as well as patches of flowers. Before he had the spilt second to direct Onyx around the spot, the horse trampled over the delicate bluebells that he spotted out the corner of his eye. The aqua plants shifted his mind to the seemingly peaceful dream he had experienced a couple of nights ago.


Levi forced his mind to stay as alert as possible, shaking his head briefly as he knew he would need to know when titans were close. Despite his mental orders, he couldn't help but allow a part of his mind to wander back to the subject it had been focused on earlier. A certain doctor had expressed her wishes to investigate the snow and sand areas thoroughly, in hope to find any new type of titan. Personally, he would think finding new titans would simply toughen humanity's chances of victory. They would need to invent brand new ways to slaughter those, while still keeping the titans they all knew and hated, under control. Even though he thoroughly disagreed the idea, at the time it was brought up, he somewhat considered it now.


I'll search those places for new species, Hange. Levi concluded, his hands tugging at the reins in order to guide the steed around and past a large rock. I will return and tell you all about them...I'll note down the findings and then you can know what is out there. He added, breathing in sharply as the sound of the female's voice lingered in his mind. He would never, in his life, even it would save his life, publicly admit that he already began to miss the hyperactive elite. He would have scoffed in response, if anyone would ever ask if he did. Though that would seem less than likely, as only a single male provided him company. Levi was sure that there would not be another similar moment in his life, as his mind began to recall all the information that Hange had ever told the man. You love blue lilies, don't you? I'll be sure to bring you some. He noted, knowing that it was probably the only time in his lifetime that he would have wanted to gift flowers to the doctor.


Levi had taken the notice of trembling palms against his torso, deciding not to question the other at the time. The titan-shifter's words sliced through the thick layer of tension that coated the silence thoroughly. By the sound of the other's voice, he guessed the male was distraught in a way. "Everyone has a spark of fear in their form." Levi commented, oblivious to the thoughts that ran through the other's mind at the moment. He had thought of another remark he could make, before the sound of the other's words caused him to remain silence until he had finished. Apprehension began to settle into his mind at the sudden silence after Eren's words, his hands growing tense as they gripped tightly onto the leather.


His eyes seemed to widen slightly, gaze still locked on the area in-front. Levi swore a wave of chilling air swept over his figure as he processed the other's words. Why am I so stunned?! That was the sole reason why I was placed in-charge of him! He protested to himself, though was unable to respond with a simple; "alright". His brain forced him to form images of what the events would be like. Blood gushing from the wound in the male's chest, his very own blade inserted straight through the younger's body. Trembling hands that continued to stab the other, dread fresh in his mind.


Levi shoved the images away, a shiver shooting up his spine. "That would be near impossible...As I'd never be able to forgive myself...Even if it was completely necessary." He muttered, in a voice so low and quiet, it would seem his sentences weren't meant to be heard by anyone but himself.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The silence that clouded around them seemed to scream in Yeager's ears. He waited, antisipation heightening his heart-rate. He clung to every word that fell from the Corporal's lips, stomach twisting unpleasantly. He couldn't bring himself to do it? Even in a dire situation, where his life was flashing before his eyes, chunks of his skin missing? Eren's voice wavered, the elite's staggering response swirling in his mind.


"That would be near impossible...As I'd never be able to forgive myself...Even if it was completely necessary." But what if it was?


"No, Levi." He protested, green eyes full of confusion and many specks of fear. "You can't let me... I could kill you!" His thoughts were frantic, trying to scramble for the right words in order to detour the soldier's feelings. "I can feel it... the Titan. It speaks to me." He finally broke, letting the anguished words fall from his tongue. He placed all his heavy burdens in Levi's lap "I crave you. Body and... " he trailed off, vision going blurry as anxiety swelled behind his words.


He imagined Levi laying next to him, their skin pressed together. He could almost feel the man's mouth against his, heat rising under his skin. Blood flashed, the shorter man's jaw detaching between Eren's teeth. He could almost hear the marrow-churning cry of his loved one, gurgling red liquid.


Tears sprang in his eyes, desperation clawing at his heart. "Your flesh...it's suffocating. I can't break free from this blood-lust, Corporal." He could hear the pain in his own voice, many variations of his sickening dreams blantently gliding across his skull. "You can't let me devour you, Levi. You're all I have left!" His body began to shake, clinging to Heichou's back. He lay his forehead along the man's glossy hair, shoulders quacking as he gave into the agony. "When I saved you...held you to my chest." He took a deep breath, trying hard to keep his tone steady. "I ate the titan who almost killed you. Devoured it. I could have reached the nape, but I didn't."

 

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His gaze set firmly upon his hands, which were gripping the strip of material so hard that his knuckles had began to whiten. He forced himself to loosen his grasp, as he knew when he decided to direct the animal to the side, he would probably injure the horse's snout. It would be easy! Just raise your blades and impale him! Levi's mind encouraged, only causing a hushed sigh to leave his lips. Do you want to be devoured by him?! One side of his mind snapped furiously, as if his brain was battling itself. You can't allow your own bloody feelings to influence the things you must do! He groaned, lowering his hands to rest upon Onyx's neck, though the reins remained in his hands. His fingers managed to momentarily slip themselves through strands of long, dark hair, which caused the animal to let out a soft nicker.


Levi didn't turn around when the other spoke, he couldn't. The horse could easily run or trip over something, even worse, it could move off course due to an approaching titan. "I know you could. Hell, you could have done at any time, as well as in a heartbeat." He added, his tone of voice returning to it's usual state. His eyes scanned his surroundings swiftly, searching for any titans that had gained a close proximity. Two ten or twelve metres to the far right. Levi noted, though pushed aside the thought as they wandered in random directions, away from the two. He blinked at the other choice of words, though decided not to question it. He would have been somewhat pleased with the other's words, if the situation wasn't as tense.


Guilt almost seemed to smash into his chest, hearing the pained tone of the other's forced voice. He had no choice but to keep his lips shut, as the sound of the male's voice spoke up once more. "I won't. That doesn't necessarily mean I need to end you." Levi responded, allowing Eren to lean into his back. He could feel the tremble of the other's body, almost sensing the fear and sadness that radiated off the other's form. The information that the other had just revealed to the dark haired male failed to change the man's expression in the slightest. He brought his left hand away from the front, reaching back and lightly placing it upon the brown haired male's head. "You ate it because you couldn't control yourself, right? Did rage travel through your veins at the time? The hunger for murder clear in your mind then?" Levi questioned, beginning to slowly stroke the male's hair, his arm in a strange position. "You were angry, Eren. You wanted to kill the titan. Make it's last moments pure hell." He added, pausing the affectionate action for a couple of seconds. "That was the past."