Unbreakable Bond {MoxieDov X RaraHaruko SNK}

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren placed his hands against the small of Levi's back, gently tapping light kisses along the man's jaw. He stopped the action as he spoke, his eyes drifting back to the dead animals a few yards away. Suddenly aware of how famished he was, his stomach growled loudly. "I was gathering firewood before the attack." He stated, pulling his face away from Levi's ear and looking into his eyes. A sign of sleepiness clouded over the other's face, causing Eren's cheeks to turn red at the sight. He's so adorable when he's tired.


The titan-shifter rose to his feet, his arms hooking under Levi's legs to keep him strapped to his waist. He kissed his cheek gently. "You look tired" he breathed placing his forehead against the soldier's temple. He drifted over to the steed, lowering the short man gently along the grass making sure to lean his head against Onyx's glossy fur. Eren unhooked the green cloak from around his neck and lightly placed it over the man for extra warmth. "Rest, I'll build a fire for us." He said warmly, as he squat next to the man, his hand gently pressed on the horse's fur. He placed one more kiss upon the corporal's cheek before wandering off to gather firewood. This time Eren payed attention to his surroundings as he picked through the bracket. He grabbed an armful of small twigs and leaves to use as kindle, placing them by his side as he dug a shallow hole in the ground. He placed stones along the rim, to make sure they didn't catch fire to the grass. He propped the smaller twigs in a triangular dome, laying the dry leaves in the middle. He then took a piece of split bark placing wood shavings, that he sliced with his nails, on the very edge of the plank. He shifted a pointed stick along the inside of the sliver, letting air through the crack as he increased the pressure. Friction of the two wooden objects created heat over a period of time, which in turn became smoke. Eren lightly blew on the pieces of shaved wood, the smoke rising around his face. Suddenly, a small flame illuminated his spirit. He gently lay the burning bark gently middle of the heap, turning his head and blowing a little harder as the embers caught.


Soon they had a roaring fire.


Eren placed a few larger blocks of oak on the flame, feeding it happily. After a few moments of admiring his handiwork, he picked up the two dead rabbits by the ears and began to skin them. Without the luxury of a knife, the boy was forced to use his teeth to crack open the skin. He sliced his canines deep into the hare's neck, blood filling his mouth. Spitting fur from his tongue, he slid his thumb into the wound, slicing the tendons that held the skin to their flesh. After successfully skinning both animals, he was more then tempted just to feed on his portion raw. He let the thought slide, slicing a long stick up through both of the creature's stomachs and out their mouthes.


Eren rose to his feet and slid next to Levi, placing his back against their trusted steed. He leaned forward, rotating the animals over the fire to cook. He sat silently for a few moments before speaking, his eyes never straying from the embers. "I'm sorry I let you get hurt, I got caught up in my panic." He said, memory flying back to when he frantically had gnawed at his own flesh to change. A sigh escaped his lips, and he swallowed hard. "If you had died, I would have never forgiven myself."

 

[MoxieDov]

He blinked at the sound of the other's organ growling, forcing his own to remain silent. "Oh...well. I take it that you know what type of sticks are best." Levi responded, slowly shifting his hand to the front of his mouth as he parted his lips and yawned, small tears forming in the corner of his eyes. He blinked away the liquid, only to stare at the other's flushed expression for a moment. He leaned into the other as he was lifted from the ground, serenely staring at the other's chest as soft flesh pressed against his cheek. "Yeah...For some reason, I am." Levi responded, shifting his gaze back to Eren's eyes as he felt the other's breathe fall upon his face.


The stallion had been resting it's head upon the grass, eyes closed for a short nap. As a faint weight was placed upon it's side, it's eyes fluttered open with drowsiness, moving it's neck to see what was placed against it. Levi shifted his head slightly, moving it into a position where his hair wouldn't ruffle. He glanced back up at the male as the forest green cloth was laid on top, having not realised the state of his own. He could almost smile at the other for his actions, though kept his façade strong, even at a time like this. Levi nodded at the male's statement, the edges of his pale lips curving up by a millimetre at the affectionate touch. As the other left to retrieve wood, Onyx began to nuzzle the man's cheek, letting out a soft nickers, as if it was genuinely happy that Levi was alive. He allowed the horse to rub against his flesh, grey eyes hooded over as he watched the fluffy clouds slowly drift by. People used to only love me for my titan-killing skills. How slaughtering several titans would become extremely difficult without my presence. I doubt anyone would have loved me for who I was, not my skills...Sure, Petra did, but only one isn't...normal? Levi's eyes drifted shut, the advancing of softer footsteps reaching his ears, as well as the sounds of items being placed down. Onyx watched Eren's movements with great curiosity, as his nose lightly pressed against Levi's injured cheek. It neighed with surprise as a flame suddenly flickered into existence, causing it's owner to crack his eyes open to peer.


Levi blinked, a look of disgust gracing his features as he witnessed the other male insert his teeth into the carcass. He remained silent until the male settled down by his side, eyes following his actions. "I have extra blades here...You could have used them instead of your teeth." He stated, readjusting the position his legs were in for comfort. He turned silent as the other spoke, drowsiness still lingering in his form though not as strong as before. "Don't blame yourself if it wasn't your fault, Eren." Levi responded, raising his hand from beneath the cloak, placing it on the other's thigh. He remained silent at his next statement, somewhat focused on tracing small patterns along Eren's thigh with his fingers.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Seen closed his eyes, enjoying the soft fingers that brushes against his leg. He placed his free hand over the corporal's weaving his fingers around the other's and lifting his palm to his lips. He planted small kisses along the male's palm, working his way up his wrist. He couldn't help but slide the tip of his tongue slowly along the veins that pushed blood through the man's limbs. A sudden rush of thirst cam over him, causing the boy to stop rotating the hares. He watched as the artery along his arm pulsed with Levi's heartbeat. Eren tore his gaze from the flesh and stared deep into Levi's sullen eyes. "I don't know what happened back there. I couldn't seem to change, no matter how hard I ripped into my flesh." He paused, resuming the steady rotation of the animals, making sure not to char the skin. He looked away from the corporal, his gaze set on the flames that licked the rabbit's meat. His stomach felt tight as he spoke. "Then I thought of you... and how my inability to shift would lead to your fate." He cleared his throat, running his fingers through his greasy dark locks, nothing he was in need of a good wash. He felt his heart pick up speed as he imagined the man's curved lips, his breathtaking features running through his head. "All I could think of was protecting you, holding you close and never letting go." He could feel the heat rise in his cheeks, blush trailing under his skin.


"I know I've said it before... by I love you. I would kill anything for you Levi. Even myself."

 

[MoxieDov]

His gaze had wandered over to the burning ember a small distance in-front of him, fascinated by the crackles that were produced from the flames. The sight of the fire suddenly reminded him of the raging bonfire that they used to build to burn the bodies of fallen soldiers. His eyes snapped wide for a moment, shoving the thought aside to regain the sense of serenity he had possessed. Levi's gaze returned to their hands as he felt the other's slide into place with his own. He managed to remain silent and seem calm as light pressure was applied across his palm. Is he addicted to kissing me? He pondered, somewhat making a mental note to ask later. ...Not that I mind. Levi had managed to caused a red tint to show up upon his face with his own thoughts. Either that, or it was the wetness of the other's tongue against his skin.


"Don't you remember, Eren? The experiment me and Hange preformed with you before? The one in the well. You've got to have a goal to be able to transform." Levi stated, initially thinking that was the problem that the male was experiencing earlier. He stared at the meat out the corner of his eye, noting that he hadn't eaten since yesterday morning, and then, he had a scone. I'm not going to be able to have my tea again. He pondered, a faint disappointment settling in his mind for a mere moment. His attention returned to Eren as he parted his lips once more to speak. Levi continued to stare at the male, as a sign for him to continue speaking.


As his mind processed the male's words, he slowly brought his free hand up to his face, placing if over the bottom of his face to shield the blush that was gradually growing. His cloudy grey eyes had widened, his grip on the other's hand slightly loosened. "No one's...Ever said anything like that, to me before..." Levi whispered behind the flesh that assisted in shielding the scarlet that burned on his flesh.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren moved closer to the male, noting the scarlet tint that had broken across his face. He lifted his hand, grabbing the wrist that Levi had used to sheila his growing blush. He brought the male's palm to the side of his own face, resting it neatly across his skin. He ran his fingers up the male's arm, trailing the tips over his neck before softly stroking them across his clavicle. "Why do you try so hard to cover up your emotions?" He asked trailing along his shoulders. "You're so cute when you blush" he breathed, his eyelids drooping as unclean thoughts ran through his mind. He leaned in, his lips curling up in a smile as they softly trailed along Levi's burning skin. He let his breath fall across the man's chest, still aware of the cooking flesh over the fire. The scent of food made his mouth water, but the taste of the soldier made his heart dance.


"I mean every word, Levi Heichou. I would burn a city to see you smile."

 

[MoxieDov]

His muscles noticeably twitched as the other closed in, his limb muffling the sharp intake of breathe. "N-No, Eren..." He weakly protested, his actions only darkening the colour upon his face even more. Levi felt compelled to gently bite his bottom lip, as well as averting his gaze from the male to avoid any deeper shade from forming on his face. He pressed his warm palm against the other's cheek, cupping the flesh in his hand lightly. He made a slight noise at the sudden contact, a shiver travelling down his spine at the feeling. "Because I've d-done it all through my life." Levi replied, scolding himself silently for the slight break in his words.


He failed to restrain a soft noise at the reaction to being praised by the titan-shifter. He eventually shifted his gaze back to the other, unintentionally causing the burning blush upon his face to intensify. The male couldn't help but shift a little under the male's touch, as the heat he was currently experiencing was something he hadn't felt in ages. Levi failed to come up with a logical response to Eren's statement, as his mind was solely focused on controlling and preventing the heat from overwhelming his senses. "You...You're going to burn the m-meat." He muttered, attempting to draw the attention away from the colour that tainted his features,

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren sighed against the male's flesh as the small noises he made caused the taller man's chest to tighten. All he wanted was to pull Levi on top of him and trail his lips down his skin, never coming up for air. He slipped his tongue among the man's jaw-line before shifting away, returning his attention to the fully cooked meat. He rested his hand across his stomach, the smell radiating from the carcass causing a growl to ripple under his fingers. Eren balanced the long stick on his knees as he placed his thumb and forefinger against the rabbit's ribs, trearing a piece off to test the readiness. The heat made him wince, but he slid it over his tongue anyways, too famished to wait for it to cool. He stood up, grabbing a large slab of rock he'd found while searching for firewood and placing it between the both of them. He slid the food on top of the cleanest side, knowing how picky his fellow soldier was about that kind of thing. He ripped one of the legs off, ducking the greasy meat from the bone and chewing it slowly, he closed his eyes satisfaction setting in. "I almost forgotten what food was like" he said, over exaduating his level of hunger. Without realizing it, the titan-shifter stuffed the bone in his mouth, ch rushing it to dust between his teeth. His mind reeled to the many dreams he had about devouring a human, causing his eyes to go wide. He lifted his hand over his mouth, his stomach lurching. He quickly stood to his feet, scrambling for the river. Before either of them had a chance to speak, he was heaving into the water, the contents of his stomach falling out of his mouth. Nausea ripped through him as the burning thoughts of swallowing the man he loved swam under his eyelids. He gripped the grass under him, his nails digging into the dirt as another surge of vomit spilled from between his teeth causing him to moan in agony. He couldn't comprehend his own mindset. One moment he was fine, level headed and ready for anything... the next he was on his knees sobbing or blowing chunks because of his sick memories. He felt himself groan, lifting the back of his hand to his lips, wiping away the bile from his chin. He cupped clear water into his hands, splashing the liquid across his burning cheeks blinking hard as dirt washed off his skin. He leaned back, his body shaking. He feared another sudden spill of sickness. Eren cupped his hand in the ice-water one more time, lifting the liquid to his mouth. He sloshed it around between his teeth, trying to get the bitter taste to leave his tongue. Spitting the gross substance into the river he sighed, his voice wavering as he lay on his side. "I can't keep doing this."

 

[MoxieDov]

His eyes focused on the flock of birds that happened to fly by at this time of day, making quite a commotion as they past. I did think birds would want to be stealthy. Hide from their predators. Levi pondered, taking deeper intakes and exhales of breathe than necessary to calm down his racing heart-rate. But no. These mother******* decide to announce their presence to every animal in a mile radius. Levi mentally snapped, as sarcasm would have dripped from his tone if he was speaking out loud. His mind had already came up with many other insults / mocking statements about the birds, before the thoughts vanished in a moment due to the other male's action. Levi managed to prevent the amount of heat upon his face once from darkening, truly relieved to be back in control.


As the smell of the meat became more pronounced, the bruised male slowly pushed himself up into a sitting position, though remained against his steed. The horse took note of the scent, though swiftly returned to grazing upon the vegetation in-front of it, showing little to no interest in the flesh. Levi stared at the slab of stone, about to lecture the younger male on eating food on-top of something that had been in contact with dirt. He still sighed, despite the fact that the meat lay upon the cleaner side, the fact that the rock had been probably touched by many creatures and disgusting mud lingering in his mind. He reached into his pocket, taking hold of a spare handkerchief, out of many, and draped it over his fingers, before ripping off a leg from the former hare. Levi let out a snort of amusement at the other's words, bringing the item up to his lips and carefully biting into it, in case it would burn his delicate flesh.


At the sound of crunching, Levi shifted his gaze towards the other, only to spot the end of the bone sticking out of the male's mouth. He swallowed the piece of meat that he had been chewing, parting his lips to warn him before the other reacted. He cringed slightly at the sound of substance spilling out of the male's mouth, placing down the leg of hare in his hands, back onto the rest of the hare he began to feast upon. Levi moved his hand onto the other's back, applying barely any pressure. What is it with his nightmares...? He wondered, taking a moment to scan through different methods of eliminating the horrible thoughts from Eren's mind. Levi shuffled around, so his body would be facing towards the brown haired male. He reached forward, his muscles tensing at the aching in his arms as he pulled the boy onto his lap. "I'm no therapist, but I'm pretty sure to rid these nightmares is to resolve the fear they're based around. In your case, it would be the lack of control you have...around me." Levi started, his hands lightly resting upon the male's chest. "So, I would say some training and discipline will be in order."

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren let his hand rest along the soft grass, his gaze still locked on the slow currant that flowed a few feet away from him. His head throbbed, making him close his eyes tightly. The boy tried to focus on his breathing, to shift his thoughts into a different direction. He let himself slip into an almost-dream, his lungs expanding and deflating. He tuned into the sound of air rush in and out of his body, losing himself in the pattern. He felt like he was floating, air swirling his locks around his face.


The sound of soft footsteps brought his mind back the present, his green eyes shooting open. He looked at Levi, scanning the male's face as he sat down. The corporal's stare captivating him. Hands grasped him, placing him gently on the other's legs. He lay with his head nestled in the man's lap, gaze still pinned on his features. He watched the curve of his lips as he spoke; his attention tore between the words that fell from his mouth and how desperately he wished to run his tongue along them. "What do you mean training?" He asked, his brain flying to a million different meanings to that statement. His cheeks blushed slightly, his mind falling in the gutter. "What do you mean discaplin?"


He liked the sound of it, depending on what the corporal meant by this. He thought about his fears, and how loose of a grip he had on the titan inside. Suddenly the sound of discaplin and training sounded like a bad Idea to him. He grabbed Levi's hand that pressed against his chest, eyes growing wide as fear sunk in. "What do you mean?!" He asked again frantically. It seemed that every time someone tried to fix his problems, they wound up injured or dead. His heart picked up speed when the lost frozen faces flashed behind his eyes. He could feel panic rise in his throat, drying his mouth. He'd rather live the rest of his days with these disturbing dreams then risk the life of this wonderful man. His brain wavered back to the first experiment with Hange and Levi, testing his abilities to save humans on the battle field. He remembered the look of torment that settled in the cadet's face when Eren had swooped down to devour the poor soul. He didn't want to go through with this, whatever the man had in mind. It all seemed dangerous for the both of them, making Eren shut his eyes tightly. He refused to look at the shorter man, tipping his head away from the soldier.

 

[MoxieDov]

His gaze was firmly set upon the other male, awaiting a response to the statements he had just spoken. What kind of training could I deploy on him out here? I don't usually make the plans. Levi pondered, searching for a reasonable solution to the question he had asked himself. Now, discipline is simple. His mind flashed back to the time in the courtroom, the vicious kicks he had inflicted on the younger male. No, wait, I can't do that. Levi reminded himself, shrugging off the almost disappointed feeling that seemed to settle into his mind at the lost. His attention switched to the brown-haired male as he raised his voice, staring at the faint tint of red upon the other's face. What's he so flustered about. "Just fine-tuning your levels of control." Levi replied, still having to confirm what he was going to do. He raised an eyebrow at the topic that he had been wondering about seconds ago, preventing a devious smirk from tugging the edges of his lips up. "I've still got to decide on that part. I do have many options." He responded, a small gust of wind blowing the dark strands of his hair back.


Levi let out a unexpected hiss at the pressure that confined his hand, gritting his teeth in irritation for a moment before his expression seemed to calm. "Eren, calm down!" He retorted, his anger growing over his composure before he toned it down. He let out a deep breathe, shutting his eyes for a mere second before fluttering them open. Damn the teenager hormones of his . Causing his mind to switch moods so often. Tell me how I fell for a brat like him, again? Levi slithered his hand out of the other's grasp, noticing that he dark bruises began to lead up his arm. If this is bad, I wonder what by chest and back will be like. He frowned ever so slightly, letting out a silent sigh at his injuries. This is going to be s*** ton of excruciating pain for me to race after Annie and keep him from getting killed. Levi snapped out of his thoughts at Eren's movement, placing the hand that had previously been upon the male's chest, onto his head.


"Eren, if you're hungry, you've got to eat. If you don't want the meat, I'll find you some apples or something." He stated, knowing the he would need to keep the other's condition well if they would continue.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Staring at the black steed who proceeded to snooze, he held his breath at the man's words. What did he have in mind? Turning into a titan for the sake of control didn't sound like the brightest idea, he felt that the titan-power should only be used in an emergency. He thought about how limp the corporal had been in his hands, how cold his skin had gotten. Eren had been more than sure the male was dead before he was able to get his jaws wrapped around the titan's flesh. His heart lurched, the image of the soldier's pale dull face flashing before him. A soft hand lay itself lightly on his head, causing goose bumps to rise along his neck. He shuddered at Levi's words, knowing whateveritwas that he had planned would most likely be brutal. He saw pain in his near future. "I can't calm down." He said softly, his body shaking as he tried to focus on the easy flow of his breathing. "Whenever someone attempts to fix my problems, they wind up dead." The truth fell from his lips, slicing the silence between them. He didn't advert his gaze from the snoozing horse, his fingers rolling a blade of grass between his pads. He knew how much of a handful he was, his constant flow of ever changing emotions could be enough to drive any elder mad. It was difficult for him to grasp his own mindset, thoughts jumping around in his skull like angry bees. The thought of him being the cause of another death made him feel sick again. "I can't eat anything right now." He said softly, placing his hand over his empty stomach. It churned with every passing moment, causing him to suck in through his teeth sharply. "I know I'm a handful, it must be exauhsting for you." He said, guilt pressing into his chest like a large rock. His sparadic mood swings were adding insult to injury at this point.


He sat up, moving so he was facing the river, his chin placed on his knees that had been tightly pressed to his torso. "I try so hard to be brave for you... for the sake of the human race." He lifted his hand, wiping away a tear that had started to form in the corner of his eye, sniffing sharply. "I'm scared, Levi." He finally looked towards the black-haired man, his deminior slipping. Large green eyes reflecting the true child that ran in his veins. He was just a kid, with the whole world's burden resting on his shoulders crushing the sanity out of him.

 

[MoxieDov]

His gaze set upon the patches of grass that covered the ground in-front of him, the lone tree peeking out from the corner of his eye. He let out breathy sigh, before his mind wandered off once more. I knew going after Annie would be a rocky path and troublesome. Though this brat never fails to surprise me. His mind made the cruel decision of reminding him of the deaths he had witnessed yesterday. Hange's crushed form. Armin's blood squirting out from beneath a hand. Mikasa's dead, glazed eyes. Levi mentally shook his head, ordering himself to not allow his mind to be driven by the lust for vengeance and pure anger. At least once of us need to remain sane to stay alive.


He blinked at the other's words, not quite catching his first couple due to his mind travelling through random topics. Levi failed to find a suitable response to the other's statement, knowing fully well that he couldn't cover up the truth with reassuring lies. He shifted his gaze to the distance, drifting off into his own world in his mind once more. Why didn't I die back then...? Not that I'm complaining, but how? Levi furrowed his eyebrows, thinking deeply into the topic currently on his mind. Something most have broken somewhere in my body. But nothing hurts too much. He wondered, only to let out another sigh, again. I bet my ankle is truly f***** now...Wait, I'll need to wash before we set off again. Levi noted, turning his head to the side to face the stream of flowing water. Also gives me an excuse to examine my bruises.


He turned his gaze back to the titan-shifter, nodding a little at his response. "Alright, but eat later." He commented, only to realise he was sounding like a parent. Levi gently stroked the amber locks of hair with the tips of his fingers, wanting to occupy himself during the train of thoughts that ran through his mind. The smaller male ceased his actions as the sound of the other's voice reached his ears. "I dealt with worse before." He replied, laying his palm upon Eren's arm. "I'm older than you, so naturally, it should be my responsibility." Levi added, shifting his limb off the male as he moved.


The gaze in his steel eyes almost softened at the male's words, wanting to pull the other into a warm embrace. He had a feeling that the boy was going to add another sentence, causing him to remain silent and painfully stretch out his legs. Levi quietly shifted his figure towards the other, until he was next to him. He reached over and wrapped his arms around the male, raising himself up onto his knees to press Eren's face against his chest. He buried the lower half of his face in the other's locks, making a mental note to get the other to wash later. "It's fine to be. You're braver than many others I've seen." Levi responded, his voice slightly muffled by the strands of hair.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

He ignored the other's command about eating later, figuring he'd find the strength to scarf something down eventually. He let his eyes fall back on the river, watching the waves clash against the rocks near the edge, his mind drifting. The water reminded him of the soft blue eyes that once greeted him and Mikasa every morning. He remembered soft blonde hair, a warm smile, and a small yet loud mouth. He felt his heart shatter into long slivers, the shards lodging them between his ribs. Mikasa's dead eyes flashed before him, making a sound almost like a whimper escape his lips. He pressed his fingers to his forehead, vision blurring. He felt another surge of sickness.


Arms wrapped around his body, his face falling into the torso of the kneeling man. He pressed his cheek to the male's chest, losing himself in the soft rhythm of Levi's generous heart. His body went limp, tight muscles loosening as his nostrils filled with Levi's familiar scent. The titan-shifter pulled his arms around his waist, fingers folding lightly over the small of his back. It was easy for him to forget the Corporal's age due to his height restriction, often falling into the habit of treating him as a younger soul. He tuned into the soft rise and fall of Levi's body, listening to the steady breaths. He felt a small chin rest atop his head, surprised that the cleanly man would go near his greasy locks. He felt himself suddenly become self conscious of his lack of presentation in front of the high-rankimg officer. The man's words filtered into his ears, causing him to freeze. He wasn't brave, he was a coward. Eren wished for nothing more then to sink in the earth, and no longer exist. He spent most of his time running from the disturbing truth, he was weak. The only reason he was still alive was because of the monster that lay dormant inside, always itching to break free. His fingers wrapped themselves around the man's cloak, grasping the fa rig between white knuckles. He didn't respond to the male's comment, knowing well that he was dead wrong.


Eren lifted his head, letting his chin press lightly against the other's sternum. He stared at the soldier's face, apology clear in his own green eyes. He couldn't bring himself to agree with the Corporal, lacking the confidence in himself. "We're losing daylight. Annie and Reiner are well on their way towards Maria." He said, rising to his feet, using the corporals shirt as leverage. He placed his hand across the man's bruised cheek, a sliver of concern crossing his brows. "Will you be okay to travel?" He asked, brushing his thumb lightly under Levi's cheekbone.

 

[MoxieDov]

He took a moment and breathed in the other's aroma, recognising the smell from the shirt that the titan-shifter had lent him two days ago. He smells...like he should. Not even close to how Hange described the scent of a mere titan. Levi noted, his deep inhales causing his chest rise and fall slower than usual. He took a mental note of how the other male should be able to take in his own scent as well, due to the close proximity of the two. I must smell absolutely disgusting. So much filth and sweat. He twitched slightly at the thought, reassuring himself that he would soon be able to eliminate all the bacteria on his skin.


Levi refrained himself from emitting a noise of satisfaction as he felt limbs hook around his noticeably smaller form. He removed a hand from the other's body, bringing it up to his head. He slid his slim fingers through the black locks, straightening out any stray strands of hair. Washing in the river is also...kind of disgusting. Though, if we were to head up, against the flow of the water, the liquid should be somewhat purer. He turned his head to glance up the river, spotting the wall in the far distance. Yeah, this water should be from outside the wall. Levi lowered his hand back down, linking his arm around the boy's torso. I bet titans have contaminated it already though. With their vile saliva. He somewhat pondered, causing him to feel more hesitation in bathing in the liquid.


He pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind, a faint tug at his cape catching his attention. Levi moved his head back, so he wouldn't be hit in the face by the other's movement. He angled his head down, gaze setting upon the brown haired male. He stared into the vivid forest green gaze, truly fascinated in how a person's eyes could capture the attention of many others. They remind me of emeralds. Levi noted, loosening his grip as he felt the other begin to rise to his feet. He turned his head up as the other rose, iron eyes tracing his every move. "I'll be fine. But, you need to wash first and I'm not taking no for an answer." Levi stated, a sterner tone in his voice as he addressed the order. "I'll wash you myself if you refuse. I'm not travelling with someone filthy." He added, letting out a huff at the amount of dirt upon himself.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren looked down at Levi, his cheeks printing red when Levi mentioned washing him. His heart rapped sweetly against his chest, thinking about the corporal s hands on his body. He brought his hands to the bottom of his tan shirt, lifting the fabric over his head. He tossed the dirty blouse on the grass, a small smile playing in the corners of his mouth. "Okay, then." He said, grasping the belt around his waist and loosening it's groups along his hipbones. He dropped his trousers, a thin pair of boxers clinging around his thighs. He stood half-nakes in front of Levi, his palms pressing against his chest. He planted a light kiss on the man's nose before lowering his legs into the water. The frozen liquid sent goose bumps shooting up his body, spreading across his chest and along his neck. He made an audible yelp, his voice heightening an octave. This caused his face to break out on a deep red shade, his blush crawling all the way to the tip of his ears. He leaned his arms against the dirt ledge, mud smudging against his bare chest. He wriggled his toes in the clay-coated rocks benighted his feet, biting his lip. He looked up at the Corporal, taking in his features. His eyes trailed along the man's lips, wishing he could take their shape in his mouth. "You're not going to leave me alone in here are you?" He asked, running his hands over his arms, feeling the hairs that rose along his skin. He shivered, his teeth chattering together as the frozen nipped at his body.

 

[MoxieDov]

He shifted his hands to his sides, planting them firmly upon the dirt to aid him in pushing his form upwards. Almost every single muscle in his body seemed to ache, which caused the male to stumble up onto his feet. Levi rolled his shoulders steadily, attempting to ease the pain as he watched the other remove his shirt. He crossed his arms across his chest, following the movements of the male's hands for a brief moment before averting his eyes with a harsh redness tinting his cheeks. He kept his eyes upon the tree, hands scrunched into fists to prevent any more colours from developing on his face. As a natural instinct to soft pressure being applied to his face, his eyes shot back over, unintentionally running his gaze down and up. Levi remained the position he was in, side facing the water as he listened to the surprised yelp. He held back a snigger, biting his bottom lip to silence himself.


As the other spoke, he turned his head to face him, a strange yet mischievous thought popping into his mind once the boy finished his sentence. "I suppose not." Levi responded, before shifting his body so he would face away from the stream of water. He bent down and un-fastened the gas mechanism from his thighs, allowing the items to drop to the grass. He shrugged his shoulders, slipping off the military jacket he wore. Levi hands trailed around his body for a moment, before un-clipping the straps of the 3DMG that bound tightly to his figure. He almost hummed quietly, watching the leather straps fall from him for a moment before unbuttoning his shirt. He repeated the same action he had preformed with his jacket, smoothly slipping off the white fabric. Levi tugged his cravat off, dropping it onto the pile of clothes by him. He swiftly removed his trousers, revealing several bruises, and marks caused by the tough straps of the 3DMG.


The male spun around, before carefully lowering himself down into the chilling liquid.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Eren's heart gave way when the male's exposed flesh reveiling the extent of his injuries. Purple welts covered the pale skin of the soldier who lowered himself into the frozen water. Eren lifted his arms, his fingers falling gently over Levi's bruised torso. Concern pulled the corners of his brows up, sadness filling his green eyes. "Levi..." he said softly before running his hand up the man's chest, cupping his palm against his neck. He wrapped his arms around the man's waist, making sure not to grasp him too hard. "Those look painful." He said, his large hues wide. Guilt dried his mouth, making his voice horace as he spoke. "I'm so sorry. You wouldn't be hurt if I hadn't lost myself. I didn't see what was more important to me, getting caught up in the panic of not being able to change." Eren closed his eyes resting his forehead against the male's temples. "I should have been more focused, and now look at what my incompetance has done." He ran his hand up the corporal's back. Eren tried to calm his nerves by reassuring himself that the man would heal in time, failing miserably. Reality sunk it's teeth clean into Yeager's mind, clouding his thoughts with doubt. He wished he could swap bodies with the soldier, taking his pain away. He placed his lips on the man's shoulder, kissing one of Levi's wounds. He felt the urge to cry, but forced himself to keep his composure. He knew eventually he would have to part ways with Heichou. It seemed impossible to him that the man would be able to stand his loose brain. Eren wondered how long it would take for him to snap, to just up and leave. But when will I snap? How long do I have until this nightmare takes over, and my sanity is gone? I can't let Levi see me like that...

 

[MoxieDov]

Multiple shivers shot up his spine at the chilling temperature of the liquid that his form was emerged within. The cold almost seemed to numb his damaged figure, taking note that his heart had began to beat faster, swiftly pumping more warm blood around his body. A light frown graced Levi's features due to the contact of the other's hand upon his bare flesh, even if it was gentle. If that hurts, how hard would it be to rise on a horse, constantly bumping up and down. He wondered, his eyes watching a limb travelled up his torso. He grunted at the light pressure around his body, though reached up and draped his arms upon Eren's shoulders. "Everything hurts." Levi simply responded, his body gradually adjusting to the frostiness of the water.


"It wasn't even your fault, Eren. I jumped off the back of a titan on the wrong foot and failed to get up after the...first hit..?" He stated, racking his mind to figure out the amount of hits he endured. It was three, right? No, wait, no. Two? Four? Levi blinked, confusion clouding his mind. He stared up at the male as he felt another pressure against his forehead, failing to feel any pain this time. He continued to remain in silence, shuddering a little at the palm that ran up his blemished back.


Levi found himself absently staring into the titan-shifter's eyes, mind wandering into it's many corners. What day is it? It should be Wednesday, as yesterday was Tuesday. Or was it Friday? He furrowed his eyebrows deeply, shifting his gaze down into the crystal clear water they stood in. The injury must have messed with my memory, but I still remember everyone else. Levi concluded, brushing off the topic, un-wanting to cause his head to hurt. His muscles tensed in reaction to the other's action, though he forced them to relax moments later.


The male would remain still for another couple of minutes, simply listening to the weak flow of the water beneath. He eventually pulled away from the other, taking care to firmly place his feet down upon a stable part of the ground before shifting is weight upon it. Levi dipped his hand into the water, before bringing it up and gently beginning to rub his other arm.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The titan-shifter glanced from Levi's damages limbs to his own untouched figure, a small pang of loneliness jutting into his stomach when Levi pulled away and began to wash himself. How is he still alive? How am I still alive? Will I live forever? Is it impossible for me to die at my own hands? How do I heal? His skull scorched with questions. Eren lifted his hand to his lips, curiosity burning in his mind. He focused his brain on the water, the sound of it ringing in his ears. He thought about when they kissed, how the strange burning under his skin had appeared urging him to change. He felt the frozen liquid lick his ribs. It cooled me off.


Before he could even create a desicion, he bit down on his thumb, skin breaking against his teeth. Steam rose from his body boiling the water around him. He glanced down at his torso, steam rolling off the water around him as his skin willed a transformation to occur. Shock slid over him as his frame endoured no pain. His bones didn't grow out of his skin, his height maintained itself. A thick cloud of vaper rose high above their heads, blocking the man's vision. The temperature lowering in his veins, as waves crashed over him. The cool liquid warming pleasantly as it flowed downstream. Eren submerged himself in the water, letting bubbles bounce off his bare skin and break in the surface. The way the other soldier had shivered when he walked into the flow of ice-water had made the human-titan want to wrap him in a warm blanket, his wish came true somewhat. The warm air covering them like a sheet.

 

[MoxieDov]

He reached down, allowing his a single palm to travel down his left leg, taking note of where the wounds were as he brushed over them. He shifted his right hand over to the spot his left was, before beginning lightly massage / rub the flesh. This is definitely different from usual. Slightly more painful. He noted, moving both hands to his right leg once he decided he had spent enough time upon the other. In order to reach his shins, Levi had to hold his breathe, as well as shutting his grey eyes, before dipping his head into the liquid. Oblivious to the thoughts that travelled through the titan-shifter's mind, he moved himself back to the surface, an uncomfortable prickling sensation hitting his face. His eyes remained closed for a couple more seconds, inhaling deep breathes to clear the tingling feeling from his flesh. Levi snapped his eyes open at the warmth that hit his face.


He took a step back at the appearance of the steam, eyes wide slightly with confusion. "Eren?" He questioned, groping the air for a couple of moments before his hand found the side of the river. He prepared himself to leap out if necessary, his hand loosely cupped over his ear in case the other would transform. Levi awaited the loud bang-like sound, the muscles in his arm tensing.


The only thing that seemed to happen was the water to gradually warm, as well as the atmosphere. Levi blinked, parting his lips to breathe through his mouth. "Eren?" The man repeated, unable to spot the hazel haired male in the cloud of steam that weakened his vision. He brought his hands forward, blindly feeling around for the other's form.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Air held fast in the human-titan's lungs as he floated under the currant, his knees sinking into the sand. He felt his chest strain as his organs began to give way to time. He pushed himself off the mud, breaking the surface. Hands fell across his face. He reached up, wrapping his fingers around the soldier's palms and pulling him lightly to his drilling chest. Water rolled over his cheeks as he smiled through the waterfall that ran from his brown locks. After turning his head and spitting warm water from his lips, he glanced at his thumb, steam rising from the wound. His mind reeled, wonder clasping around his mind. He hadn't changed. The cold water had suppressed his body's temperature, causing the titan to stay dormant in his chest. He blinked slowly, his brain in a million different shards. Does the weather change my ability to shift as well? He stood silently for a few moments, the steam clearing from around him. He locked his eyes with Levi's, curiosity burning in his green hues. "I was testing a theory. And if my assumption was right, warming you up at the same time." His voice was soft, the current carrying the boiled water away. Eren pressed the heal of his hand against his forehead, breath still uneasy. He lowered his limb to his heart, feeling the rapid beats slam against his sternum. How long do I have to live? His mind stuck back to the fear of immortality.

 

[MoxieDov]

He found himself no longer numb, neither shuddering constantly to produce any heat, as warmth surrounded most of his form. What the hell was he trying to accomplish out of this?! His mind frantically screamed mentally, before he forced it to calm down and think logically. Come to think of it...He didn't transform, or seemingly not fell pain? ...According to what I can hear. Is the water cold enough or does he just not shift in liquid? Levi pondered, only to be pulled into a source of intense heat. He blinked several times, only to let out a soft breathe that fell upon the other's bare chest.


He shut his eyes, waiting for the steam to clear off as it proved to him that the gas would almost burn the sensitive organs. Levi noted that the male was extremely warm, though his body temperature failed to burn his already damaged flesh. Once he could breathe easily, he parted his eyes, glancing up at the green that stared down. He raised an eyebrow at the other's words, the first section of the statement reminding him of someone else. "Well, Hange would be proud of you. And yes, it did." Levi responded, pressing his figure against the other's by hooking his arms around the male's chest.


He would wait a couple of minutes before speaking, as if he was waiting for the male to calm his state first. Levi stared at Eren's flesh, managing to spot grime that remained in the skin. He huffed, turning his gaze up to the boy's face with a dissatisfied expression. "Eren. I'm going to wash you, if you're incompetent of doing it yourself." Levi stated, almost as if he was phrasing it as a warning of some sort. One that lacked any real venom.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

The feeling of Levi's breath on his skin rose goosebumps along his torso, trailing up his neck. He pressed his hand gently to the back of the male's head, stroking his hair as he held him close. He savored the few moments of silence, enjoying the feeling of their skin touching. The other's gaze shifted up, causing Eren to place his vision upon the male's features, his emerald hues taking in the soldier's dull slits. He smiled, knowing he'd done something of use for once. He hadn't processed the first part of the sentence for a few moments letting the tension between them build, his smile slipping from his cheeks recalling his words. The corners of his mouth drooped, pain swelling in his chest as the memory of the doctor's mangled flesh fluttered behind his eyelashes, causing tears to well up in the corners of his lids. He blinked them away, trying to remember the Doctor as something more than just a lost soul. He focused on her smile, and her understanding of the two of them. He thought of her constant jabbering about her experiments, and how she was one of the only humans who treated him like one of her own. She, without a doubt, had been like a mother to him. This thought caused him a great deal of Agony. A memory of the large grin that split his ma in half, devouring her in front of him as Hannes fled from the scene. His hand flew to his mouth, sick threatening to come up again. He tried to focus on his breathing again, slowing his heart-rate before Levi spoke once more. He dropped his palm from his lips, outstretching his arms so the Corporal could have his way. In his opinion, he was clean. "I don't know what you're fretting about. I'll just get dirty again as soon as we leave." He said in a half-whine, letting his head hand low, long brown hair covering the sadness in his face from the mention of lost comrades. He refused to let Levi see him like this, again. He felt weak, his emotions always so vivid on his face. How did Heichou keep his composure so well? What was the inside of his mind like? Was it a mess like Eren's? Was he on the brink of losing his sanity, one death away from losing himself? I'll never be strong, not like the Corporal. I run, from everything. From my past, from my future, from my heart. He stared at his reflection in the waves, his mind reeling back to when they watched Hange die, how Levi fell to pieces in front of him. Did it hurt for him to show what was really inside? Will I ever really know you Levi Heichou?

 

[MoxieDov]

He noticed the look of despair upon the male's face as he mentioned the former doctor, though pretended to ignore the expression, un-wanting to talk any-more about the female. Levi nodded a little, almost in satisfaction as the other decided to cooperate with his words. He reached out, taking hold of the male's arm with some force. "Do you even know how disgusting it is to even come into contact with dirt for a single moment? Then, what's the point of eating if you're just going to s*** it out later?" Levi responded, keeping a stoic tone as he spoke, running his hands up the male's arm as he lightly massaged the flesh. He repeated the same procedure with the boy's other limb, after splashing some water upon it. Damn, that hit...or hits from earlier must have hurt my mind in some way. He concluded, considering the fact that the liquid flowing past him seemed to flicker. Levi shook his head briefly, before sliding his hands onto the other's chest. He slithered his palms to the other's back, rubbing the skin lightly to remove any bacteria.


Once he had finished thoroughly cleaning the other, he began to move out of the river, heading towards the side. Levi restrained a wince as he applied his body weight onto his arms, which seemed to shake as he lifted himself out of the water. He fell onto the ground, water dripping from his form and dampening the ground. He shivered as he remained still, allowing the air to simply dry his body before he would clothe himself once more.


After a couple of minutes of his body temperature gradually lowering, Levi grabbed his trousers, swiftly pulling them on. He remained on the ground as he tightened his belt, buttoned up his shirt, pulled on his boots and tied his pure white cravat. He slipped his arms into the military jacket, stumbling onto his feet as he fastened the torn cape around his neck. Levi began the long routine of equipping his gear, taking his time so he wouldn't accidentally tangle the straps and wires. The dark haired man fastened the gas mechanisms to his thighs, before turning his head to take a glance at Eren. "Let's head off now. We still have time before sunset." Levi stated, before making his way towards his steed, who had been grazing on the leaves of the tree. He walked with a obvious limp, holding back hisses every time it would knock against the earth. He shifted his hand, placing it upon his forehead as a strangely painful sensation washed over his head. He reached forward with the other, pressing it against the bark of the tree. Levi groaned quietly, staring intensely at the roots of the tree as excruciating throbbing overwhelmed his mind. That impact has done some serious s*** to me.


He froze for a couple of seconds, before removing his limb from the rough surface. Levi stepped back from the vegetation, and towards his dark stallion. He proceeded to grab the tip of a branch to assist him in climbing upon Onyx, before his eyes widened. "Petra?" He called out, staring at the female who had somewhat appeared in front of his form in the last second. The female stood with her hands behind her back, baring the full uniform, minus the cape. A large grin tugged up on her lips, bright eyes open and staring directly at the male. Levi blinked several times, before uncertainly reaching out. His fingers barely reached the soldier, before the agonizing sensation returned to his skull. He slammed his hand back onto his forehead, gritting his teeth in pain.


A couple of seconds would past once more before the pain faded away. Levi snapped his eyes open, only to see that Petra had disappeared as soon as she had appeared.

 

[-.-.Lucifer.-.-]

Soft pads rubbed against his skin, rotating his tight muscles in a pleasant way. He closed his eyes, enjoying the mini massage along his arms. He waded in the water, waiting patiently for the neat-freak to be finished polishing the titan-shifter's body. He let his mind wander again, concern for the health of his fellow soldier weighing heavy in his skull. He thought about how he could heal, almost instantaneously, and a pang of guilt formed under his adam's apple. I wish there was some way I could pass my regenerating abilities onto others, that would be real strength. He pondered this for a moment, before the man, who'd been previously scrubbing dirt off Eren's face and neck, tugged himself out of the water.


Eren watched the man undress, pain swelling under his brows. Empathy passed over his body, wishing he could take the pain away from his Corporal. "Do you need--" He was about to finish before the man had already begun to dress himself. The brown-haired male crept out from the river, eyes pinned on Levi's every move in case he had a dizzy spill. He grabbed his light-tan blood-stained shirt, pulling over his head quickly as he kept his sights on the other's stance. He pulled his trousers over his legs, looping his belt over his tucked in shirt. The sleeve on his right arm had been torn at the elbow, a reminder of his ignorance. Dark brown boots pulled over his white pants. Luckily for the titan, he'd discarded his 3DM gear long before the pursuit of Annie, the first time.


Rising to his feet he watched as the soldier waddled towards Onyx, watching his tight limps with care. He winced when the male pulled his hand over his forehead, falling against the tree. Eren ran to him, his eyebrows pulled up with worry. He stood a few paces away, his heart falling as the male called out for Petra. He moved closer his face falling. "No, Levi..." He spoke softly, moving forward and cupping a bruised cheek in his hand. "It's Eren." He placed his hand over the male's head, checking for a fever. He winced at the slight temperature difference. He lightly gripped Levi's arms, lifting him up onto the horse before he could protest. "You were hallucinating." His voice was caught in his throat. Eren grabbed the horse's reigns, leading the creature along. Why was he thinking of Petra? They seemed close... He tried to brush the thought away. "It's not too late to go back to Rose. I could shift and catch up to them on foot." His eyes grew dark, as many different ways he'd slaughter the blond female slipped past his vision. He thought of how he'd sink his teeth into her skull, slurping her worthless brains up before gnawing on her arms like toothpicks. His eyelids drooped slightly, a strange smile creeping across his face as he walked mindlessly towards wall Maria. His imagination ran wild, remembering when he'd battled her inside Sina, how their bodies had began to dissolve into one another. He remembered the urge to eat her, and how something explainable had stopped him from doing so. Almost like a strange internal pull. He lost himself in his thoughts, leading the horse in an almost zombie state.


Annie had awaken many hours before the sun rose. She'd proceeded to kick the burly soldier at her feet before they set out for Shinganshina again. They traveled on foot, her intentions to lure the titan-shifter further into the Titan-territory in order to lose them without weakening herself. She hadn't bothered to capture food, or stop for water. Pure determination driving her forward. She walked in silence behind Reiner, her silver eyes staying on the back of his head.