Unbreakable Bond {MoxieDov X RaraHaruko SNK}

[MoxieDov]

A single tear rolled down his cheek, dropping onto the large tongue that held him captive. And I was the one who was supposed to kill you if you lost control. He pondered in his mind, dull eyes staring into the titan's mouth. I didn't even get to tell you that... Levi then muttered a couple of words, barely audible due to the softness of his voice. Levi mouthed the three words once more, using all of his will power to refrain the tears that welled up in his silvery eyes, from falling.


He rapidly moved his head to the source of the loud crack, only to let out a broken sigh, thinking that he would just be swallowed. Levi's eyes widened as he was lowered onto the grass, unable to stand due to his shock. The tears remained in his previously murky eyes, as he sat down on the earth. He felt some sort of liquid splash onto his side, only to realize that the other was crying. Levi tilted his head up, taking a look at the male. He parted his lips to say something, though failed form any audible words. "Eren...?" He uttered, as the other's gaze shifted from the landscape to himself. "No! Eren!" Levi screamed, the rest of his tears rolling down his pale skin as the other ran off.


Eren. No...

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

As the Titan continued to rush onward, the young soldier ripped at the red muscles attaching his eyes to the monster's body. His teeth chewing at the flesh holding him fast, sobs shaking his body violently. He tried with all his strength to keep his pain in his gut, holding his breath as he quivered. Knawing at the strips along his arms. His monster's steaming body fell to the ground, making a large crater in the earth. Clumps of grass flung themselves five meters away, crashing to the earth with loud bangs.


Eren punched his hand out of the creature's neck, fresh air greating him. The impact of heavy rain drowned his thoughts, the heavens bawling over his head. A memory of a dream flashed in his mind, him chewing the soldier he had caressed, his bones grinding between the Titan's teeth, copper filling his mouth. Without warning, bile flung it self against the back of Eren's throat causing him to heave. It spilled over the decaying monster's body. He stood there hurling, and heaving between loud erratic cries. He almost killed the people he cared most about in the entire world. He almost devoured someone he might have possibly loved.


Eren crept across the titan's exposed spine, heat rising across his bare chest. Eyelids puffy and stinging with tears he lowered himself to the ground. His hair was now soaked, rain and hail biting into his flesh. He began to walk, holding his scarred arms close to his chest. He didn't belong anywhere, he'd rather die in the cold than face them.


Mikasa had witnessed everything, she rushed out a window just as Eren bolted into Titan territory. Her left hook digging into the ground right before Levi, pulling her right in front of him. She gripped the man by the shoulders, thunder cracking above their heads as drops of water pelted her shoulders. "What's happened!?" She yelled, her voice sharp. "What are you doing? You could have gotten yourself killed! What is going on in that head of yours, that is so important it's worth everyone's lives?!" She lifted her palm back, smashing it into the side of Levi's face.


"He's going to die out there!" Tears began to fall from her cheeks, hidden by the constant rush of water falling from the clouds. "You were in charge of him!" She screamed, her voice faltering.

 

[MoxieDov]

He sat upon the cold ground, knees brought up to his chest and arms resting upon them. His head remained angled towards the ground as the female spoke. A dark, empty feeling set in his heart. The same emotion he felt when he found aftermath of what the Female Titan had done to the Special Operations Squad. Levi failed to react as Mikasa's hand collided with his face, even though his cheek was stinging with pain. Rain pounded onto his figure, soaking his clothes even more and beginning to lower the male's body temperature.


"Hey...Mikasa? Levi? You two should get inside, you'll catch colds if you stay out here. Erwin will know what to do." Hange's voice called out, as she jogged over to the two. Levi roughly pushed the female's hands off him, before stumbling up onto his feet. Hange headed towards Armin, lifting him up to escort him out the rain before he caught a sickness. He limped after Hange as she walked, refusing to allow the female to assist him.


The look in his eyes seemed to be almost lifeless as Hange checked him over in the medical bay, after having dried Armin off and placed him back onto the bed. The female actually kept her talking to a minimum, an unusual stern expression upon her features as she warned him about not walking unless it was necessary. Hange did help Levi to his private quarters, allowing him time on his own.


Once it was time for dinner, Hange brought food for the injured soldiers, the ones who were awake. She also handed over a meal to Levi, who had been sitting against the back of his bed, where he was when Hange brought him up earlier on.


It was near midnight, and Hange was checking on all the injured cadets, making sure that they were starting to heal. Her eyes set upon the book Levi had been reading, wondering why he had left it there. She picked up the item, before heading straight for the said male's bedroom to return it. Hange paused in front of the wooden door, knocking twice. "Levi? You left your book in the medical bay. I came here to return it." Hange announced, awaiting for the male's monotone response. A couple of minutes past and the silence wasn't broken. Maybe he's asleep? "Levi?" She repeated, beginning to open the door, before stepping into the room. Hange glanced around, before a harsh breeze collided with her face. The window's open... Her eyes widened slightly, noticing the lack of 3DMG in the room, as well as the lack of the said male. "No..." Hange muttered, hastily placing the book onto the wooden desk before sprinting out the room.


The sound of the rain rung in his ears, the drops of water falling onto the hood of his green cloak. He strode through the plains, his gear fully loaded with gas and extra blades. Eren.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

When Levi pushed her back, Mikasa began to scream at him violently. Reiner rushed behind her, lifting her off the ground before she could cause any damage to the sulking man. Her arms and legs thrashed, high-pitched yells falling from her pale lips. "What did you do to him!?" Her frantic yelps echoed off the base. "You're responcible for his life!!" She continued before Jean and Reiner carried her away.


Eren continued on, his lips quivering as his teeth chattered together. Skin turning pale, the cold raised his damp hair along his arms, leaving goose bumps in their wake. The sound of Titan's in the distance caused his mind to race. Wishes of death grumbled below his heart, stomach muscles sore from the uncontrollable sickness had had gripped his insides earlier. He dry heaved, the memory of Levi wrapped around his tongue, ready to be eaten clawed up his throat. The man lifted one hand over his mouth, the other pressed tightly against his torso. A loud rumble shook the ground bandit him, he looked up, meeting the smile of an 11 meter titan, his face stretched tight showing sharp cheekbones. It opened its jaw wide, gliding along the ground on all fours. The soldier stood his ground, lowing his hand, balling his finders into fists. "Go ahead, eat me!" He screamed at the top of his lungs, rain pouring down his face, pooling in his mouth and overflowing from his chin. "I don't care anymore!" He screamed, the creature smashing it's face into the ground.


Drag darted to the left, flinging his body to the side, his ribs grinding against the ground leaving a streak of blood behind. He shocked himself, unable to let his body be devoured. It slammed it's hand across the boy, scooping a handful of earth along with the soldier.


He wished for the end...


"My only regret, is letting myself get to this point." He whispered to himself, preparing to be eaten by the very thing he sought to destroy. "And that I couldn't tell Levi..." he stopped himself from speaking any further, tears threatening to flow again.

 

[MoxieDov]

Rapid footsteps raced up the small flight of stairs, the commander and some other soldiers sprinting up. The blonde man burst into the Corporal's bedroom, eyes wide with shock and anger. "See, I told you he was gone!" Hange exclaimed, running into the room moments after the male. The man let out a long sigh, taking a quick look around the room. "I know where's he's gone! It's obvious he's gone after Eren!" She added, concern upon her face as the man turned to face her.


Levi failed to restrain a shiver as a harsh gust of freezing cold wind struck his face, causing him to let out a sneeze. He crossed his arms over his chest, doing his best to preserve heat in the gradually worsening weather. He refused to think that the other male had already died, as the mere thought boiled up something deep within him. He slowly brought his hand up, brushing the side of his index finger over his lips, repeating the day's earlier events in his mind. The steady thumping of moving titans brought him back to the cruel reality, a breathy sigh escaping his lips as he moved his hand away. Levi stumbled over a large stone, groaning at the stab of pain in his foot. Was this a stupid idea...? Do I even know the route back? He pondered in his mind, turning his head to glance at the area behind him. Just as Levi turned his head back round, faint sound of a familiar voice caught his attention. His eyes widened slightly, though remained silent as he simply began to run towards the source.


He grunted as he climbed the small grass hill, his ankle knocking against mini stone ledges. Levi inserted his blades in the ground as he reached the top, leaning against them to allow his ankle to rest for a moment. His gaze was immediately drawn to the path of blood smeared across the ground, then the titan. The look upon his face darkened, as he aimed and shot a hook into the ground, a metre of so away from the creature. Levi allowed the wire to pull him over, releasing the anchor moments before he reached his destination. He hooked onto the monster's shoulder, bringing himself upon. "You little b****." Levi growled at the titan, before slicing a chunk of it's neck off. He moved quickly, leaping off the shoulder as the titan wailed, and grabbed Eren from the titan's grasp. He plunged off the hand, landing on his feet moments later.


Levi looked at the male in his grasp, his expression immediately softening. "Eren..."

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The boy, pale skinned and blue lipped, felt his world shift. He heard the yelp of a voice familiar, taunting the Titan before slicing it to pieces. The impact from the monster slamming against the wet grass shook his bones, grinding his teeth together. His ears began to ring, his breath catching in his throat as his back slammed hard against the giant's palm. Caked in dirt, his tears stung his now dull irises, the whites of his eyes bloodshot. He struggled to gasp for air, large purple and blue bruises forming along the top of his skin.


"Eren..."


Rain pelted his face once again, the titan's fingers giving way. Levi was always saving him, especially now that he didn't want to be. He stared off in the distance, not meeting Levi's gaze. His heart fell in his stomach, threatening to bring up another mouthful of bile. He swallowed hard, hair sticking to his cheeks. "You can't come near me." He said, struggling to get to his feet. As soon as he stood, his knees gave way, making him fall into the mud forming around him. He stumbled, trying to catch his balance, but failed. Anger swelled in his temple, causing a burst of rage shooting up his arm. He slammed his fist into the ground, giving way to an uncontrollable fit of agonized sobs. "Just leave, Levi!" He screamed, running a mud soaked hand across his cheek, brushing away hidden tears, leaving a streak of earth in its place. He gave up, laying with the left side of his face sunken in the mushy ground, one green eye staring in the direction of distant titans. "I won't hurt anyone anymore, If I'm dead." He mumbled, his voice weak.

 

[MoxieDov]

He examined the other male's condition, almost frowning at the bruises. Levi limped a small distance away from the steaming corpse, towards a small cave which was embedded in a grassy hill. He paused in his unsteady walk, blinking as the other spoke, though placed back onto his feet. "Eren." He stated, watching as the other struggled to catch his footing. The raindrops had drenched the cloak he wore, as he failed to provide any warmth at all any-more. Levi flinched slightly at the loud tone, though remained in the place, upon the wet grass and filthy mud.


He watched the other shift into a laying down position, before a light sigh left his numb lips. He walked around the male, standing behind him for a moment before he also lowered himself onto his knees. "You idiot. You can't die. I won't let you." Levi cast aside the pain in his ankle, before shifting his legs to his right side. He grabbed the soiled male, pulling him onto his lap and out the moist mud. The dirt upon Eren pressed against his damp shirt, as Levi swiftly unbuttoned his cloak, placing it over the other's top half. "That statement may be true but what about the mission to retake Wall Maria? Your father's basement? Humanity will be back to square one if you die, then we'll never defeat the titans...What about the vast world outside the walls?" Levi questioned, pulling out a handkerchief and wiping off the dirt from Eren's face.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren let the man pull him close, too exhausted to struggle against a wounded solider. His head lay limp in the man's lap, his hand resting gently along his knee. He didn't look up at Levi as he spoke, continuing his suicidal haze. "I'll just hurt more people." He mumbled, his eyes closing tightly. He knew the Survey Corps would stop at nothing to keep him alive, he was their last hope, aside from Annie. He imagined her laughing at how pathetic he looked right now, imagined her silver eyes taunting him as he sulked in the freezing mud. She didn't have to endure the agony of being responsible for the lives of the remaining human race, responsible for taking back wall Maria, for finding his home. "To see the outside world, would be worth all this pain." He said quietly, his heart aching. Dark circles had formed under his eyes long before Levi had found him, they were just more defined now that the muck had been wiped away form his cheeks. He took a deep breath, calming himself in the man's grasp. "I'm sorry, you almost died because of me, again." He finally looked up at him, lips shaking as cold bit deep into his flesh. He traced his hand up to his chest, pulling the soaked cloak over his bare torso. "I lost control, I ran without thinking of what I was doing to you, and everyone's hope." His voice was shallow, almost a whisper. "I just..." He let his hand fall over his lips again, the feeling of his tongue wrapped around the soldier whisper in his mind. "My nightmares were coming true."


Before Hange had enough of a chance to gather a search party, Mikasa took Jean and Reiner with her. They glided across the plains, their feet slapping against brown water, it rolled off their cloaks falling across the grass as they went. They followed large foot-prints embedded in the earth before coming across an almost decayed skeleton of Eren's long forgotten giant carcass. "Search the perimeter, we need to find them before they freeze to death!" She yelled. The men nodded, Jean's eyes could almost be heard rolling in his head from a mile away. "How did you manage to lose someone over fifteen meters high?" He questioned before they all bolted in the same direction, following the steam that rose in the distance. Before long they came to both men, their bodies cradled close. Jean's face burned bright red, watching as Eren stared up into Levi's eyes, the way they looked at each-other made a knot grow in his stomach.


"I never would have guessed that..."


"Eren!" Mikasa interrupted, kneeling beside both of them. She noted his frozen skin, bruised body, and blue lips, a scowl forming across her brow. "Look what you did to him!" She exclaimed at Levi. Reiner picked up the soldier with the broken ankle, his face never changing from a serious frown. "You both could catch your death out here." He mumbled, as Mikasa and Jean wrapped Eren's arms around their shoulders.

 

[MoxieDov]

He let out another sigh at the other's words, continuing to clean the visible filth from the male's face. "Do you remember what I said earlier? Sacrifices will need to be made for you to achieve perfect control." Levi responded, his hair beginning to stick to his face, due to the lack of a hood. He considered moving the male into the shelter of the small cave nearby, though dismissed the said idea moments later. He found himself staring into the dark cavern, watching small spiders crawl around the interior. Levi's attention was drawn back to the male as he parted his lips once more, his words soft. "Hm. Isn't Arlert quite keen about the world outside as well? One day, you, Armin and Mikasa will be able to see it with your very own eyes." He responded, tucking away the cloth into his jacket pocket. His hand rested upon the male's cold cheek, frowning slightly at the lack of heat. Rain dripped from the tips of his jet black hair, falling onto his sleeve. Levi smiled inside as the male met his gaze, though his exterior remained the same monotone expression. "Don't apologise, Eren." He stated, restraining a harsh shiver as a gust of wind hit his small figure. The scene that happened earlier in the day replayed in his mind as the other mentioned it, only to be shoved aside to allow Levi to remain stoic. The look in his eyes almost seemed to show sympathy for the male, before he let out a shaky breathe. "Mines almost did as well." He muttered, his voice barely audible behind the fall of the rain.


Levi shot his head up at the sound of voices, all emotion in his eyes vanishing in a mere moment. He frowned at the female's words, his hand already back to his side. "He would have been eaten by that titan if I didn't save his ass." Levi retorted, frustration clear in his tone, referring to the slowly evaporating corpse to their side. He made a face of displeasure as the male lifted him up, though remained silent due to his lack of enegry, the day's events eventually taking a toll on his body. "I'm well aware of that, Braun." He stated, crossing his arms over his chest to attempt to preserve heat.


As they re-entered the Survey Corps' base, Erwin and Hange stood by the main entrance. The female's eyes lit up in relief and happiness at the sight of the two males, though didn't seem to mind the fact that Mikasa had gathered her own search group. "Levi! Eren! I'm so glad you two are safe!" She exclaimed, a large grin upon her face before she was reminded of Levi's ankle. "Levi, change into dry clothes and report to my office. Eren, change and remain in the basement. Levi will lock you up after I've talked to him. Ackerman, Braun, Kirstein, change and return to your quarters." Erwin ordered, cutting off Hange's rushed words about the Corporal's safety and injury. Levi forced himself out Reiner's grasp, before making his way up to his room.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

When Mikasa had broken the silence that settled around him after Levi spoke, his gaze drifted between Jean's blushing face, and her fire-angry eyes. "Mikasa let it go." He said quietly as both soldiers gripped him tightly, Jean having to keel over in order for them to carry him comfortably.


Reiner shrugged at the males bitter tone, understanding fully why his mood was so sour. He couldn't imagine what it was like to be at the mercy of Yeager twenty-four/seven. His stomach dropped just trying to imagine it. He let out a sigh, agreeing with the human-titan. "Yeah, Mikasa, you forget who cut Eren out of more binds then one can count." He looked away from her, feeling an icy glare fall across his face.


The rest of the way back to base was spent on silence. With the weather worsening every second they burst through the front door, eyes meeting the blue-fire gaze of Erwin.


Eren's sight fell to the floor, his head hanging low, a pool of water falling from his hair around his feet. Shame and fear of the unknown coursed through his veins, sending his heart thumping erratically against his ribcage. His eyelids sagged as the Commander's orders were given, his wrists already aching; fear of what could come to him in his dreams seeped into the cracks in the walls, waiting silently. Jean, Mikasa, and Reiner slammed their right fist over their hearts, their left falling behind their bodies before climbing to their quarters, leaving Eren alone.


As the boy continued through the mess-hall, furious glares slapped at his face, the air so thick with tension he almost choked on it. The human-titan, shivering and trying his best to concealed his emotions crept down the long stone steps, his eyes slowly adjusting to the dark. A guard, with brown hair and lazy eyes, held a fresh pair of night-trousers and a white shirt in his arms. Sweat beaded on the cadet's brow, fear making his legs jello. It was obvious, the kind of reputation the boy held, was not making him any new friends. He gripped the warm clothes, a genuine smile breaking his plastered face. "Thank you." He said under his breath walking through the long black barred door that kept him hidden from the world. Without giving the soldier warning he began to strip, the sound of wet clothes slapping against concrete echoing in the basement.


Once he was dressed he sat on the edge of his bed, his green eyes wide, gaze burning holes in the floor. His mind raced, anxiety rising as the anticipation for sleep lay it's head along his cheekbones. "His nightmare almost came true." He muttered to himself, repeating what Levi had said earlier. His chest began to ache again, the kiss in the medical bay playing in the back of his head. "Why?" He asked himself, his hands gripping the sheets on either side of him. "If he's so afraid of being devoured, why would he get close to me?"

 

[MoxieDov]

As he climbed the flights of stairs to reach his private quarters, many soldiers noticed his limp was gradually worsening. A couple of cadets even had the guts to ask if the male required help, only to be responded with a cold rejection. He paused at the front door of his room, pushing it open to be met with a displeasing sight. Levi frowned deeply at the marks of mud and filth on his floor, probably due to many soldiers rushing in and out. Those assholes. He moved into the room, towards his closet, before picking out a crisp, white button-up shirt and a pair of clean trousers, which were the exact same kind as the ones he wore in his uniform. He changed into the dry clothes as he stood, which proved to be a challenge due to his ankle, though he would despise dirtying his bed with his muddy clothes. He retied his cravat round his neck, glancing in the mirror for a moment before folding his muddy trousers, placing them into a small basket by the now closed window. He hung up his cloak and jacket to dry on the clothes rack, which was fastened to the wall, by the door. He stared at the shirt the other male had gave him, only to hang it up on the rack as well. Levi pulled his knee-high boots back on, before exiting and heading towards Erwin's office.


Twenty minutes of angered shouting and discussions later, Levi exited the commander's office, a light sigh escaping his lips as a faint hint of drowsiness hit him. He swiftly returned to his room, grabbing a ring of keys and Eren's shirt, before heading down the stairs. As he strolled through the corridors, the number of soldiers seemed to have decreased, many in their quarters. Levi completely ignored the dungeons' exit as he past, heading to another room, one that he considered to be extremely important.


Eight or so minutes past before Levi actually began to make his way down the dim, stone stairs. He held a candle with his right hand, the other grasping onto the freshly washed shirt. He glanced at the young soldier as he reached the bottom of the stairs, before entering the small room in-front of him. "Eren." Levi stated, reducing the pace in his walk as he approached the male. "Here." He added, before placing the other's neatly folded shirt onto his lap, having taken the time to remove the dirt from it.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren's head shot up at the sound of Levi's voice, the man pulling him from an ocean of thoughts. He placed a hand over the crisp shirt, his hands feeling the soft cotton. He stared at the soldier in silence for a few moments, his mouth open like he was going to say something. He felt stupid, throat dry, unable to forum words in the male's presence.


He leaned over, placing his face in his palms with a loud sigh, his hands rubbing down his eyelids, over his cheeks, and stopping at his chin.


Finally he spoke, his voice weak, "Why did you kiss me?" He raked a shake hand through his damp hair, grabbing a clump in his fist. "If you're afraid of getting eaten, why did you get close to me?" His voice cracked, making regret settle into his stomach like rocks. He wished he could swallow the words before they spat out of his mouth, but it was too late.


"Did Hange put you up to this?" He asked, his voice rising. It made sense to him; the only reason someone like Levi, someone who was the president of the 'eren is an idiot club', would want to emrace him --to toy with his emotions, was for informational purpose. Glass shards raced for his heart, an empty ache over boiling.

 

[MoxieDov]

He remained still as the other's gaze set onto him, blinking several times at the male's actions. As the other remained silent for a couple more moments, Levi began to fish around in his pocket, searching for the keys to lock up the other. As he pulled out the steel hoop of keys, his eyes returned to the other once the sigh reached his ears. Levi stared at the male as he spoke, almost frowning as the Eren stated his assumption of his nightmares. "I'm no good with sentimental s***, Eren. So it's a bloody challenge to explain that." He stated, crossing his arms over his chest as he stared at the wall, suddenly finding the pattern of the bricks interesting. "And who told you that was my nightmare because I never specificity said that." Levi added, a light sigh emitting from his pale lips moments after. He made a mental note to take some time to clean up the cramped room in the future, spotting clumps of dust littered around. His dark eyes shot back to the younger male as he spoke, eyes almost widening at the other's suspicion.


"...No." He responded, after a moment of silence. "I heard her mentioning that she wanted to see how a titan would act while in love. I never volunteered for that." He added, shaking his head to the side several times. "I make my own decisions." Levi reaffirmed, slowly moving over to the male and taking a seat on the side of the bed, similar to what he done earlier that day.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

As soon as the male sat next to him Eren sprang to his feet, his body pressing tightly against the cold wall. The bricks snagged at his clothing, his fingers brushing against their rough surface. His eyes lowered to the brass keys clutched between Levi's fingers, a wave of multiple emotions crashing over him all at once.


"So you admit you're afraid of me devouring you." His voiced lowered as his chin pressed against his chest, damp locks falling over crisp green eyes, casting a shadow over his face. His body began to shake violently, tears threatening to crash against the stone floor. "I'm not a lab-rat." A tear ran down his chin, falling on his bare foot.


"I'm not a lab-rat!" He repeated, crying out. He brought his arm over his eyes letting his tears soak into his cotton shirt, trying to conceal his pain.


"Well now you know what happens when a Titan falls in love!" His screams echoed off the walls, bouncing around the empty mess-hall, creeping up to the private quarters.


Cadets lay awake, eyes wide, listening to the events that were unfolding under their feet. Many of them slammed their palms to their ears, hoping to be alive in the morning.


Eren was now staring at Levi, green eyes drowned in sorrow, his hurt plastered all over his body. "You made me almost kill you! I almost ate Armin!" He let his gaze wander back to the keys. "And now you'll lock me up, because you're just like the rest of them..." his voice caught in his throat. "You're afraid of me."

 

[MoxieDov]

He blinked subtly at the other's reaction, though remained silent, awaiting for him to speak. "I didn't say that." Levi stated, arms crossed over his chest as he watched Eren. He forced himself to restrict the sigh that threatened to left his lips, simply breathing in instead. He remained emotionless as the drop of liquid fell from the male's cheek, beginning to wonder how many times the young male would shed his tears. "Then why don't you tell Hange that?" Levi suggested, his patient growing thinner by the second. He let out a grunt, pressing the side of his arm against his ear at the sudden volume.


He slowly rose to his feet, keys hitting against each other as he moved. "If I was afraid of you, would I have allowed myself to get closer than I need to? If I was afraid of you, would I be staying here longer than I need to?" Levi questioned, a heavy frown upon his features as he took a step forward. "You know what, Yeager? I don't even know why I f****** bother. I was so bloody stupid for letting my emotions act." He uttered, before strolling out the room with a darker yet stern expression on his face than what he had, when he entered. He didn't bother to turn round and slam t the door, instead continuing forward. Levi's gaze shot to the guard who stood in his spot, eyes slightly wide. He shoved the keys into the cadet's hands, before making his way up the narrow flight of stairs.


Levi entered the corridor and headed towards the main entrance of the base, quietly slipping out between the double doors and into the silent night. The fall of the rain seemed to have stopped, the dull clouds slowly parting to reveal the hundreds of sparkling stars. He breathed in the cool air, before heading around the side of the large building.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren didn't have enough time to react before Levi left, the debris of the quarrel falling over his grim face with a hush. How many times would he let himself cry in the presence of this man? He placed a hand over the pain in his chest, staring at the cadet that moved slowly to the door, hands shaking. The keys slapped against each other rattling in the darkness. Mind reeling, Eren slammed his palms against the iron door, knocking the guard on his ass. He didn't stop to help him up, he didn't stop when shouts of anger rang in the hallway. The boy's bare feet slid along the cold floor, bounding up the stairs. He could hear heavy booted footfalls running after him, his cheeks burning as he quickened his pace.


"Levi!" He shouted, frantically searching for the man. He entered the mess-hall, eyes falling on a group of elite soldiers, Erwin sitting with his back to the human-titan. The boy discarded this knowledge, sprinting for the front door.


He was met by the clear sky, star light shrouding the drips around them. Eren didn't know what to say to him, his outburst had showed plenty. He grabbed his comrad by the shoulders, eyes locking onto his. "I don't care." He muttered, his breath falling over the other's face. "I don't care if this started as some burning curiosity." He continued trying to prevent the man from getting a word in. "I want you."


Eren, realizing how stupid his actions had been all day, decided to make one more mistake. He placed his palms on either side of Levi's face, cupping his cheeks in his hands. He learned in, taking in his clean scent, before gently planting his mouth against his. Eren ran his hand to the nape of the man's neck, not caring that the taste of his flesh made his throat burn. He discarded the pain rising along his brow, a white-hot sting swirling with the movement of his lips.

 

[MoxieDov]

His hands were scrunched up in tight fists by his side, as all the thoughts inside his mind allowed him to set aside the throbbing pain of his injury. What the f*** has this day been about? He wondered, letting out a breathy sigh as the events that had happened. Levi picked up on the advancing sound of footsteps, though continued to walk forward. He scowled at the sudden pressure upon his figure, reluctantly turning his body round to face the other. He attempted to tear his gaze away from the other, though found himself unable to do so, almost captivated by the emerald green eyes. Levi parted his lips to say something, only to be cut of by the other's rapid sentences. Once he heard the Eren's last words, grey eyes widened in many emotions.


His lips parted to form some sort of words, though failed as the other's lips pushed against his. Levi froze for a moment, tears threatening to well up in his eyes once more, though he forced them to remain out of sight. His arms slowly hooked around the other's neck, as if still considering if he should push the other away or not. Levi eventually shut his eyes, fighting back the heat that worked it's way onto his face. He began to savour the feeling of the other's lips upon his own, pressing back gently.


A small period of time past, and Levi broke the kiss, inhaling the air that he required. He lightly slumped back against the painted wall, eyes still shut. "Eren Yeager...What are you doing to me." Levi whispered, unhooking an arm from the said male's neck, placing a hand against Eren's cheek as his eyes reopened. The moonlight fell upon the shorter male, outlining the contrast of his black hair and pale skin, shining off his silvery eyes.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The throbbing heat that rose from his cheeks caused the pain in his head to sizzle. Eren held his breath when Levi finally broke away for fresh air, leaving the boy to shut up his eyes tightly. He didn't understand what was causing the Titan to want to break from his human shell, but he knew it had something to do with the tantalizing taste of the older man that stood before him. Pressing one hand atop of Levi's, caressing the fingers that brushed against his cheek, he heaved a heavy raspy sigh. He couldn't speak, as the skin along his temple began to stretch, eyes wide.


"Levi..." He managed to say, stepping a few paces away before doubling over.


His lips tingled, the smell of human remaining in his nostrils. Heart beginning to race.


Frantic for some sort of answer he yelled for Hange. "Levi! Please get Hange!" He screamed, looking up between shivering fingers, his pupils were pinpricks against his emerald eyes, blood seeping from his tear-ducts, running out of his nose, and dripping from his ears. He coughed, red liquid spewing over the grass. A repeat of the events from earlier, only this time Eren fought the urge to rip open his own flesh, letting the heat build under his skin, his veins boiling.


Eren held his arms tightly to his chest, folding the limbs around each other, his left hand grasping the white fabric along his shoulder, his right doing the same. His lungs couldn't seem to get enough oxygen, making him take in sharp breaths through his teeth. His jaw locked into place, molars grinding together as cry s of pain echoed behind his tongue. He stumbled forward against the front door, shake fingers prying the handle open.


Falling into the mess-hall Eren clutched his hair between tight fingers. He felt like his teeth were slicing into his brain. Like someone had held a pile of needles over a blazing fire, before poking them along his eyes, down his neck, all the way to his toes.


"Hange...Levi, Titan!" he managed to gasp between hystaeical breaths and sharp shrills of discomfort. Communicating was proving difficult as what seemed like magma filled his insides. Steam billowed from his nose, lips, and ears hot air quickly filling the room.


"Dark..." the words were forced between trembling lips. He needed to get in a dark room, cold and quiet. They needed to chain him down before he broke and ripped open his skin-bag, releasing the monster.

 

[MoxieDov]

Lines of thought ran through his mind, as his thumb gently stroked the other's flesh, feeling the heat gradually intensify. Is it worth another shot? Is he even worth your time and attention? His conscience questioned, his gaze set upon the male in-front, somewhat confused. Is it even possible for it to work? He pondered before his hand twitched at the sight of the other's skin peeling back. Levi held his hand in mid-air, eyes blinking rapidly at the other's actions. He parted his lips, about to ask if the male was feeling alright before he heard his words. He nodded steadily, before taking off in a quick and painful run towards the main doors. My ankle never going to heal at this rate. He reached the entrance, grabbing the door handles, and pushing them open.


Levi limped into the food hall, the elite soldiers sitting round a table in the middle. At the sound of footsteps, Erwin turned his head to see who it was, only to blink in surprise. "Levi, what's the matter? I thought I told you to remain in your room to rest." The man asked, resting his arm on the back of his wooden chair, a couple of the other soldiers looking up at the male. Before the black haired male had time to reply, a certain female rushed into the room, running into the back of the corporal by accident. "Sir, I've checked all the ro-" Hange started, only to pause when her form collided with the male. "Oh, Levi! Sorry about that, I j-" Hange stated, being interrupted once more. "Everybody, shut the hell up. I know where Eren is, but there if something wrong with him." Levi announced, his tone raised to draw the attention to him. Hange gasped, before the soldiers shot their gazes towards Eren.


"Where?!" Hange exclaimed, only for Levi to slam his palm against the female's face. "I told you to shut up, four-eyes." His harsher tone showing in his voice, as he advanced to the male. He knelt down, despite the injury and pressed the back of his hand against the male's forehead. "He's roasting." Levi declared, only to be met with a sudden gust of steam, the other soldiers rising to their feet and moving to the windows, pushing them open. He blinked at the other's words, though by the looks of him, Levi would suspect that he was serious pain and required a dimmer light. He wrapped his arms around Eren, before lifting him off the floor and rising to his feet. "Levi, what do you think you are doing?" Erwin asked, a small distance behind the said male. "Are you deaf? You heard him, he wants somewhere dark." Levi retorted, swiftly heading towards the dungeons, closely followed by Hange.


He jogged down the stairs, pain stabbing him each time his injured foot pressed against the steps. He soon entered the cramped room, as Hange took hold of the ring of keys from the stool where the guard had been sitting earlier. Levi placed the male onto his bed, resting his body against the back of the furniture. He noticed the other's hands were trembling, as if he wanted to claw at something. His mind suddenly raced back to the transformation from earlier, what the boy did before it. He scratched his flesh before shifting. Levi grabbed the keys from the female, lightly taking the male's wrist and binding a steel cuff round it. "Levi, what are you doing?!" Hange exclaimed, confusion written all over her face. He remained silent, repeating the same actions with Eren's other wrist.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The constant flow of commotion sent cadets flying from their bed, heat in the building increasing, the air thick and damp. Mikasa, being one of whom disobeyed Erwin's orders, wandered down to the mess hall, Eren's painful cries making her throat sting. She couldn't help him, she didn't have any idea what had caused these events to inevitably happen all in one day. Her mind reeled back to when she found Eren cradled in Levi's arms, both embracing each other for something besides warmth.


Steel-colored eyes widened, her body falling against the stair's rail.


"Levi..." she whispered under her breath, eyes narrowing as suspicion rose in her cheeks. The girl slammed her bare feet against the floor, her footsteps ringing in the hallway. She collided with a wall of steam, rolling from the mess hall. The hot air sliced into her lungs, making her cough uncontrollably. "Eren!" She cried for him, distant wails of torment reaching up through the cracks in the floorboards. Arguments clouded the atmosphere, uncontrolled rambling about theories as to what Eren really was; If he was a spy for the titans, or just plain animal. She grabbed Erwin by his shirt, taking handfuls of his fabric in her fists. "Where's Eren? What's going on? What's causing him this agony?!" Her questions burned her lips as the words escaped her mouth.


Hot mist continued to flow from under Eren's fingernails, face, and pores. With his wrists clamped in chains he thrusted his arms forward, nails edged towards the flesh he couldn't grasp. A roar of suffering erupting from his vocals. He felt long strands of flowing blood leak from his mouth, spilling across his bed sheets as he thrashed.


After a few moments in the dark, cold, cage his body began to twist his bones crackling as the Titan inside him struggled to be free. His back arched with an audible snap! He turned his now glowing green gaze towards Levi, mouth hanging open like he wanted to speak. The boy only lifted his arm to reach for the man he desperately wanted, fear flowing over his pupils. "I'm sorry" he managed to push through his teeth after many moments of grunting and screeching.


Before long Mikasa had reached the dungeon, her clammy hands grasping the metal bars to Eren's cell. "Eren!" She reached her hand through, grasping Hange by the shoulder.


"Levi has something to do with this." She said, her eyes like daggers. A sneer crossed her lips, anger rising in her chest. Many other soldiers had followed her, along with Jean and Reiner.


The blond-haired burly man pressed his back against the stone wall. "This stuff didn't start happening until after Eren and Levi became such 'good buddies'" he said, making air quotes.


Jean chuckled at this. "Butt buddies".


Mikasa whipped around, her hand grabbing Jean by the collar. "If you can't help Eren, then get the fuck out of here!" She shoved him, the back of his head gliding with Reiner's chin.


Eren gritted his teeth, trying to peer past the fuzzy vision clouding his mind. "M-Mikasa, I'm..." he winced, heat turning his stomach to mush. "I'm fine. Hange will take care of it."


The feeling of over a dozen sets of eyes peering at him made his heartbeat quicken, the smell of human colliding into his sense of reality, making his condition worsen.


Mikasa growled "Someone needs to cool him down" she panted, sweat dropping from her skin as the dungeon no longer felt cool or calm.

 

[MoxieDov]

As Erwin waved off the steam in his face, he felt a sudden grasp of his clothing. He stared in-front for a moment, attempting to figure out the person before he heard her voice. "Levi and Hange escorted him down to the basements. I don't know. Nobody does at the moment. " The man answered, waiting until he was willingly released before he tried any type of force. Steam burned his eyes and his skin, as the male began to sweat due to the incredible heat. As the female bolted away, Erwin began to stroll towards the dungeons as well.


Levi pressed his forearm against his nose, breathing heavily due to the temperature of the other male he was standing close to. Hange's hands were lightly resting upon the black haired male's shoulders, awaiting for Eren to quiet down. They both watched the male closely, Hange wincing as she caught the sound of the snapping. Levi remained in his spot, less than a metre away from the bed as the other's gaze fell upon him. The female tensed her muscles, as if she was prepared to pull the soldier away if the titan-shifter would attempt to bite him or something. Levi almost reached out to grasp the other's hand with his own, though reminded himself that there were more people than them present.


Hange turned her head round as she felt a pressure upon her shoulder, meeting the cold gaze of Mikasa. "Levi? What has Levi done?" She asked, as the said male turned his head at the mention of his name. His deadpan expression seemed to overcast with raging fury as he listened to what the other males had to say. Levi clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging into his palms, on the bridge of penetrating his skin. Blind with rage, he completely ignored Eren's words, though caught Mikasa's.


"Braun! Kirstein! Make yourselves useful for the first time in your pathetic lives! Fetch a f****** water basin and cloth, unless you two want to clean for two bloody years!" Levi suddenly proclaimed, venom dripping from his tone as a spine-chilling expression set upon his already enraged face. Hange visibly jumped with fear and surprise, as she removed her hands from the male, in fear of being victim to his grim insults.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Mikasa looked from Levi, two the two dumbfounded soldiers, dropping with persperation. Their eyes wide, faces frozen for a long moment. Fear settled in at Levi's sudden outburst, the iron gate that held the two elite's not being enough to convince them of the man's overwhelming authority. They crept back along the wall, shuffling slowly before teaching the corridor leading up to the first floor; Jean flying up the stairs. Reiner looked behind his shoulder, his stance intensifying. "If we get Annie out, maybe we can figure out what the hell is happening with Yeager" with that he climbed the steps slowly, a shadow sliding across his face.


Mikasa stared back where the man had been previously, her mouth hanging open for a british moment before snapping her attention back at Hange, still held tightly in her grasp. "Something had to have triggered the urge to change." Her voice became soft, her forehead resting on the black gate in her fingers. "Something like this doesn't happen without reason." She looked to Levi, hate in her eyes. "Does it, Levi?!"

 

[MoxieDov]

He continued to stare at the two under they finally exited the room, his gaze falling upon the other soldiers who remained in the room. Levi remained quiet, though the look in his eyes remained dark. He turned his head slightly to glance at the other male, scanning his condition before turning his gaze towards the wall. This is all just a big, f****** mess. Levi crossed his arms over his chest, panting silently as the heat eventually began to truly bother him. Hange blinked at the female's light tone, having recovered from her sudden fright only seconds before. "That makes sense. But the question is; What is the trigger." She added, flinching as she heard the raise in volume.


Levi turned his head to face the soldier, his emotionless expression back upon his face. He stared at Mikasa, a intense pang of guilt hitting somewhere in his chest. His face failed to change, though many thoughts ran through his mind, darker ones than before. "What are you implying, Ackerman." Levi grunted, using all of his will power to prevent himself from lurching for the female or raising his voice once more.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Black damp hair fell over her eyes, a drop of sweat falling from her chin crashing to the floor. Silence was broken by Eren's sudden lurch forward, the chains pulling his arms straight behind him, his chest almost touching his knees. A yell, louder than before cracked his jaw open, the back of his throat visible as blood spewed over the sheets, splashing on the floor. A fresh batch if blistering air rose from his teeth.


Mikasa wiped the back of her wrist over her face, red smearing along her cheek. "You heard Hange's plan, the experiment." A shadow had crawled across her eyes, the glare deepening. "You idiot." Her voice was low, full of something dark. Jealousy? Bitterness? Wrath? Whatever it was it sank deep into Eren's gut, his eyes pinned on the arm that held the doctor fast.


"M-Mikasa, stop." He took a sharp breath in through his teeth, swallowing his pain long enough to get a word in.


"It's not like that." His eyes were pleading.


Jean stumbled down the steps, a pile of cloths strung across his shoulder, two large buckets full of ice water beginning to evaporate in the heat. "Hurry before the ice melts" he said holding them out to Mikasa, who glanced at Jean sideways. "Jean, what is your opinion on the relationship between Levi and Eren?"


His face flushed, red coming to the surface of his cheeks. He refrained from meeting any one's eye contact.


"Be spacific" Mikasa encouraged.


Jean took a deep breath. "I think their relationship goes beyond simple comrads" he quickly turned, bolting for the stairs before the volcano could erupt.


The female's eyes met Hange's confused stare. "Did you not mention curiosity about whether or not Titan's could fall in love?" The girl picked up the buckets, water sloshing over her bare feet, waiting for the gate to open, so they could stop the agony of the person she owed her life to.


"I'm implying that something you did triggered the urge to change. Unless it was was just an accident, in that case we can go about our business watching Eren cook from the inside out." She paused, her face closed from all emotion. "Or you can tell the truth, save Eren, and keep your head attached to your body."

 

[MoxieDov]

The two elite soldiers turned their heads to face the male, observing his condition. Levi's eyes shifted from the male once more, simply setting onto the floor. Hange turned to face the female once more, her head cocked to the side at her words. "Obviously." He growled, the back of his hand pressed against his nose, the other scrunched into a fist. He stared at the female out the corner of his murky eyes, gritting his teeth behind his arm. A throbbing pain in his chest gradually worsened, his breathing pace subtly increasing. As the other male entered the area, eyes setting onto the cadet as the question was asked. Hange's confused expression began to fade, a somewhat stern yet dull look on her face. Hatred glistened in his narrowed eyes as Jean spoke, his fist hurting from the amount of strength he was applying to it.


Hange nodded haltingly, before moving to unlock the steel door that had kept them apart. She blinked wildly at the soldier's words, raising her hands up, shaking them side to side slightly. "Now, now, Mikasa..." She started, only for Levi to stomp his foot against the stone ground. "Fine. Blame everything f****** thing on me then." Levi muttered, dark hair falling over his dull eyes as he stared at Eren out the corner of them. "Your s***** brat kissed me." Levi eventually hissed, his nails finally managing to break his skin, drops of blood dripping onto the floor from in-between his fingers. Hange's eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape to the confession. He then strode swiftly out the room, leaving a trail of small droplets of blood as he moved up the stairs.


Levi continued to make his way along the corridor, up the stairs, and towards his private quarters. Now, he found it difficult to simply keep breathing steadily, as it threatened to turn his breathes into ragged gasps. He kicked his door open, slamming it closed moments later. He stared down at the dirtied ground, back pressing against the door to prevent anyone from entering. Levi shut his eyes, fighting all the dark and negative thoughts in his mind.