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[Name] watched as Levi strike down the last titan that stood in front of you. Hanji cheered at the titan fall to its demise. Landing beside you and Hanji, he clicked his tongue annoyed at the fact that his coat and blades has remaining of the titan's blood. Trying your best not to roll eyes, you smirked. Old habits die hard and everything that Levi, he always makes it seem so cool.

“Are you injured?” Levi asked. It's always been the first thing you would ask each other after every mission, even though you knew Levi is more than capable. It's another habit that he seemed to picked over the years of being in the Survey Corps. It was his unspoken fear-- and you understood why, this job is not really a walk in the park.

You shook your head, “I'm fine. You?” he clicked his tongue for the second time.

The mission was to lure out a traitor within the scouts, one of the Erwin's gambles and a risky one at that but he knew that an he is willing to– for humanity. Eren is assigned to be up part of squad Levi, taking along with that means, you would be as taking position at the end of the form, giving Eren the protection that he needs. Does Levi agree with this? Of course not. It's basically saying that you would be first line of defence, if something goes wrong.

“I'm going to be fine. I might not be an Ackerman, but you know I can manage,” giving him a small smile for reassurance. You might doing this for a while, of course heading out for every mission doesn't mean he's use to it. He trust you, you knew that but you just really never know, “Don't worry too much, I'll be right be behind you” Levi frowned, he doesn't like the sound of that at all, but again – does he have a choice?

“One piece. That's all I ask” he said to you, grabbing your hands into his, “That's all I need. I need you” bringing your hands to lips, kissing it lightly.

“One piece. I promise”

As the mission started and the march beyond the wall proceed without any problems, avoiding titans as much as possible since ODM gear would be useless in a field like this. You were nearing to the forest of the giant trees until you felt some chills that run up your spine. Picking up your pace to catch up to Levi, you steady your horse beside him, “We have to pick it up. I-- I have a feeling, we need to get there fast” Levi didn't ask anymore questions and gave you a nod. Falling behind, took your spot back of the Squad Levi.

Your strong intuition was never wrong, you always – almost always listen to it and you learned that the hard way.

The squad made it to the forest of the giant trees, the female titan was in pursuit of the squad. It only means one thing, she wanted Eren and she want stop until it's done. Taking out your blades, you prepare yourself to attack as a distraction, “[Name], don't do anything stupid! You're staying with the squad” Levi caught you knowing he knew what you were planning to do.

Your heart beat harder against your chest, as your mind try to come up with another plan to put distance between the squad and the enemy. Gripping on your the handle of your blade, you admit that doing this impulsive plan was not the best idea and that annoyed you.

“Levi Heichou! What is the plan!” the squad was asking at the same time as their fear and panic etched in their faces.

“Levi Heichou!”

“Levi!”

“[Name]!” Levi yelled, breaking you out of your thoughts, you felt a gust of wind behind you, knocking you off your horse.

“[Name]-san!” you heard Eren called out your name. The deafening sound cannons echoed through the forest. You fighting the pain that surge through your body, you feel out of balance and vision slightly blurry while the constant firing cannons ring through your ears.

The ground stop shaking and you felt someone carried you off the ground, “Are you alright [Name]?” Erwin asked landing at one of tree branches. Taking another deep breath, trying to regain your senses back.

“I'm alright,” you said, getting up slowly, “the squad,”, You need to catch up with them hoping that they managed to get away from the female titan.

“They're fine, they made it.” Erwin supports while you maintain your balance. He turned his attention to the captured female titan in front of them. You can't believe it how there's another titan shifter beside Eren. Makes you wonder who else might be hiding such secret. No wonder, the team was scared, they weren't sure what was happening and putting your life on the line like that.

“I need to see to the squad” you said to Erwin walking away, knowing this is his business. Your mission is to make sure that Eren is safe, that the squad is safe.

“Levi will be looking for you, you might as well--” you didn't listen to the rest of what Erwin has to say and made your way deeper to the forest. Knowing the squad, they will follow Levi's instruction and made their way, as far away from the female titan. Hearing voices not to far from you, you called out Eren and the squad.

“[Name]-san!”

“Is everyone okay? Are you hurt?” Eren shook his head. You look ahead of you, it seems that the rest of the squad is okay.

You shook your head, “I'll manage, Where's Levi?”

“Heichou was looking for you” Petra said, you gave her a nod. Wherever he is, he will manage just fine. The squad finally figure out that their was a spy within the survey corps and was hoping to lure them out here.

The conversation was cut short when you heard a loud scream through the forest, you weren't sure that could be about but it doesn't sound good.

After what it feels like an hour, the black smoke signal was fired and it was time to retreat. Whatever it is that Erwin wanted must be done right? Then you do you still feel anxious? It doesn't feel right at all.

“Let's refill and head back to the horses,” you said to the squad as they continue their friendly squabble. You smiled at them, as their anxiety rolled off their tense shoulders, using their ODM gear nagivating through to the forest.

A green signal was fired and Gunther fired one back, “That must be Levi Heichou, we'll meet him there”

“You guys head back to the horses and I will meet up with Levi” you suggested, you wanted to make sure that this gut feeling that you have is correct.

“But [Name]-san, we can't leave you. We'll go together. What if there's a titan and --”

“I'll be fine Eren, we need to keep you safe that means you staying with the squad” there was no stopping them and decided to meet up with Levi together.

“Is that Levi Heichou... no it's someone else” the attacker sped up towards Gunther slicing his throat before he can defend himself.

“Gunther!” you watched in horror, Gunther hanged upside down – blood dripping from his neck.

“[Name]-san behind you!” putting your blades in front shielding yourself from the unknown attacker who also has the scouts coat. Attacking you again, you told the squad to go and protect Eren.

Holding your tears, now is not the time to get emotional, you need to protect the rest of the squad – that's your goal.

“It's the female titan” you whispered, this is not good. With the rest of the team retreating this could only mean that squad Levi is trapped with no back up, “No stopping and stay together!” an explosion was released revealing a female titan running towards them.

“Eren! Don't, we will defeat the titan, you make your way to HQ fast” Eld said, “[Name]-san, you stay with Eren and we will take care of the titan”

One by one, the squad was pick out by the female titan leaving you and Eren, “Eren, I need you to keep going. Focus Eren!” you told him, your mind was running finding other way for escape – you failed in protecting the squad but it's not the time to go feel bad, escape now, mourn later, get Eren out of here.

“You keep going and I'm going to distract her, did you hear me? Eren!” but it was too late, the female titan took a swing reaching out for Eren. Pushing Eren out of the way, missing by a hair – for the second time that day, you took a hit.

“[Name]-san!”

Levi made his way to the forest following after his squad, he didn't dare to think the outcome might be,
'One piece, that's all I ask' he thought. He know how stubborn you can be and of course the moment you were up in your feet again, you would following the squad. He should be mad at Erwin for not making you stay with him. A deep roar echoed through the forest, Levi didn't waste a second making his way where his squad might be.

Numbness spread through Levi's body as he saw his squad's lifeless body but he hasn't seen yours, he only hoped.

“Eren!” Mikasa called out the Eren titan as she spotted your limp body at the near by tree branch. Mikasa landed in front you checking for any injuries, “[Name]-san” she notices the blood that pooled at the branch where your head is rested. Your breathing was shallow but you didn't seem to suffer any other injuries, Mikasa hoped you will be okay until she gets help.

“Mikasa”

“Heichou, Eren and --” Levi rushed to your side, he held his breathe. This can't be happening, you're okay – you're not going to leave him, not like this. He needs you.

“[Name], I need you to stay with me okay? Don't you dare do this” he whisper to you picking you up in his arms. Eren's titan form was defeated as the titan bit his nape, swallowing Eren and running away from his titan corpse.

Everything was a haze to Levi, they eventually got Eren from the female titan and making their way out of the forest, Mikasa was supporting you around your waist and Eren with Levi. The scouts regroup outside the forest with the horses and carriage for those who were injured during the battle. Not once did Levi leave your side, you still haven't woken up since the escape. Your head rested on Levi's lap, your head bandage up by Hanji. You're okay, Levi kept saying to himself – you will wake up soon enough.

“It's going to be okay”

“I need to tell you something” Levi said to you, looking away from the starry night.

“Hm?” he gripped on the black velvet box that was sitting in his jacket pocket, “What is it Levi? You've been giving me that look for a few days now. What's going on?”

He shook his head, looking away from you. Maybe tonight is not the right time – he thought. “It's nothing, just thinking”

“How is she doing?” Erwin asked Levi while Hanji asses Levi's leg, he slightly twisted it while saving Mikasa from the female titan.

“Concussion- bleeding at the back of her head but we don't know--” Hanji explained but Levi cut the conversation short.

“She's going be okay, we need a doctor as soon as we get to the wall ” he stood up looking at both Hanji and Erwin. He will not have this conversation, not when they can't confirm how bad your head injury is. He walked away leaving his friends, deciding to do his rounds.

“Is she doing okay?” Jean asked Mikasa glancing at your sleeping form. You were placed in the wagon with Eren having Mikasa as a single rider to protect the wagon.

“Unconscious, she hit her head” she said, not knowing the full details herself, “Heichou said, they will have the doctor look at her as soon as we get back” Mikasa found this rather peculiar, she didn't even notice that you and Jean were close. Jean nod before heading back to where Armin is. She decided that it was not much to it and leave it be.

The rest of the ride back to the wall wasn't as smooth as Levi thought it would be. The dead bodies was and released since there was two titans that was trailing behind and the only way to gain speed was to take was to lighten up the wagons. As the body pushed off the wagon, he saw a glimpse of Petra, rolling off, leaving the body behind. If he got there in time, would he have prevent their deaths or your injury?

No, he's not going to think like that – not after all that he has been through. He mourn for his squad, leaving another hole in this heart. You are still here with him, he can get through this.

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[Name] watched as Levi strike down the last titan that stood in front of you. Hanji cheered at the titan fall to its demise. Landing beside you and Hanji, he clicked his tongue annoyed at the fact that his coat and blades has remaining of the titan's blood. Trying your best not to roll eyes, you smirked. Old habits die hard and everything that Levi, he always makes it seem so cool.

“Are you injured?” Levi asked. It's always been the first thing you would ask each other after every mission, even though you knew Levi is more than capable. It's another habit that he seemed to picked over the years of being in the Survey Corps. It was his unspoken fear-- and you understood why, this job is not really a walk in the park.

You shook your head, “I'm fine. You?” he clicked his tongue for the second time.

The mission was to lure out a traitor within the scouts, one of the Erwin's gambles and a risky one at that but he knew that an he is willing to– for humanity. Eren is assigned to be up part of squad Levi, taking along with that means, you would be as taking position at the end of the form, giving Eren the protection that he needs. Does Levi agree with this? Of course not. It's basically saying that you would be first line of defence, if something goes wrong.

“I'm going to be fine. I might not be an Ackerman, but you know I can manage,” giving him a small smile for reassurance. You might doing this for a while, of course heading out for every mission doesn't mean he's use to it. He trust you, you knew that but you just really never know, “Don't worry too much, I'll be right be behind you” Levi frowned, he doesn't like the sound of that at all, but again – does he have a choice?

“One piece. That's all I ask” he said to you, grabbing your hands into his, “That's all I need. I need you” bringing your hands to lips, kissing it lightly.

“One piece. I promise”

As the mission started and the march beyond the wall proceed without any problems, avoiding titans as much as possible since ODM gear would be useless in a field like this. You were nearing to the forest of the giant trees until you felt some chills that run up your spine. Picking up your pace to catch up to Levi, you steady your horse beside him, “We have to pick it up. I-- I have a feeling, we need to get there fast” Levi didn't ask anymore questions and gave you a nod. Falling behind, took your spot back of the Squad Levi.

Your strong intuition was never wrong, you always – almost always listen to it and you learned that the hard way.

The squad made it to the forest of the giant trees, the female titan was in pursuit of the squad. It only means one thing, she wanted Eren and she want stop until it's done. Taking out your blades, you prepare yourself to attack as a distraction, “[Name], don't do anything stupid! You're staying with the squad” Levi caught you knowing he knew what you were planning to do.

Your heart beat harder against your chest, as your mind try to come up with another plan to put distance between the squad and the enemy. Gripping on your the handle of your blade, you admit that doing this impulsive plan was not the best idea and that annoyed you.

“Levi Heichou! What is the plan!” the squad was asking at the same time as their fear and panic etched in their faces.

“Levi Heichou!”

“Levi!”

“[Name]!” Levi yelled, breaking you out of your thoughts, you felt a gust of wind behind you, knocking you off your horse.

“[Name]-san!” you heard Eren called out your name. The deafening sound cannons echoed through the forest. You fighting the pain that surge through your body, you feel out of balance and vision slightly blurry while the constant firing cannons ring through your ears.

The ground stop shaking and you felt someone carried you off the ground, “Are you alright [Name]?” Erwin asked landing at one of tree branches. Taking another deep breath, trying to regain your senses back.

“I'm alright,” you said, getting up slowly, “the squad,”, You need to catch up with them hoping that they managed to get away from the female titan.

“They're fine, they made it.” Erwin supports while you maintain your balance. He turned his attention to the captured female titan in front of them. You can't believe it how there's another titan shifter beside Eren. Makes you wonder who else might be hiding such secret. No wonder, the team was scared, they weren't sure what was happening and putting your life on the line like that.

“I need to see to the squad” you said to Erwin walking away, knowing this is his business. Your mission is to make sure that Eren is safe, that the squad is safe.

“Levi will be looking for you, you might as well--” you didn't listen to the rest of what Erwin has to say and made your way deeper to the forest. Knowing the squad, they will follow Levi's instruction and made their way, as far away from the female titan. Hearing voices not to far from you, you called out Eren and the squad.

“[Name]-san!”

“Is everyone okay? Are you hurt?” Eren shook his head. You look ahead of you, it seems that the rest of the squad is okay.

You shook your head, “I'll manage, Where's Levi?”

“Heichou was looking for you” Petra said, you gave her a nod. Wherever he is, he will manage just fine. The squad finally figure out that their was a spy within the survey corps and was hoping to lure them out here.

The conversation was cut short when you heard a loud scream through the forest, you weren't sure that could be about but it doesn't sound good.

After what it feels like an hour, the black smoke signal was fired and it was time to retreat. Whatever it is that Erwin wanted must be done right? Then you do you still feel anxious? It doesn't feel right at all.

“Let's refill and head back to the horses,” you said to the squad as they continue their friendly squabble. You smiled at them, as their anxiety rolled off their tense shoulders, using their ODM gear nagivating through to the forest.

A green signal was fired and Gunther fired one back, “That must be Levi Heichou, we'll meet him there”

“You guys head back to the horses and I will meet up with Levi” you suggested, you wanted to make sure that this gut feeling that you have is correct.

“But [Name]-san, we can't leave you. We'll go together. What if there's a titan and --”

“I'll be fine Eren, we need to keep you safe that means you staying with the squad” there was no stopping them and decided to meet up with Levi together.

“Is that Levi Heichou... no it's someone else” the attacker sped up towards Gunther slicing his throat before he can defend himself.

“Gunther!” you watched in horror, Gunther hanged upside down – blood dripping from his neck.

“[Name]-san behind you!” putting your blades in front shielding yourself from the unknown attacker who also has the scouts coat. Attacking you again, you told the squad to go and protect Eren.

Holding your tears, now is not the time to get emotional, you need to protect the rest of the squad – that's your goal.

“It's the female titan” you whispered, this is not good. With the rest of the team retreating this could only mean that squad Levi is trapped with no back up, “No stopping and stay together!” an explosion was released revealing a female titan running towards them.

“Eren! Don't, we will defeat the titan, you make your way to HQ fast” Eld said, “[Name]-san, you stay with Eren and we will take care of the titan”

One by one, the squad was pick out by the female titan leaving you and Eren, “Eren, I need you to keep going. Focus Eren!” you told him, your mind was running finding other way for escape – you failed in protecting the squad but it's not the time to go feel bad, escape now, mourn later, get Eren out of here.

“You keep going and I'm going to distract her, did you hear me? Eren!” but it was too late, the female titan took a swing reaching out for Eren. Pushing Eren out of the way, missing by a hair – for the second time that day, you took a hit.

“[Name]-san!”

Levi made his way to the forest following after his squad, he didn't dare to think the outcome might be,
'One piece, that's all I ask' he thought. He know how stubborn you can be and of course the moment you were up in your feet again, you would following the squad. He should be mad at Erwin for not making you stay with him. A deep roar echoed through the forest, Levi didn't waste a second making his way where his squad might be.

Numbness spread through Levi's body as he saw his squad's lifeless body but he hasn't seen yours, he only hoped.

“Eren!” Mikasa called out the Eren titan as she spotted your limp body at the near by tree branch. Mikasa landed in front you checking for any injuries, “[Name]-san” she notices the blood that pooled at the branch where your head is rested. Your breathing was shallow but you didn't seem to suffer any other injuries, Mikasa hoped you will be okay until she gets help.

“Mikasa”

“Heichou, Eren and --” Levi rushed to your side, he held his breathe. This can't be happening, you're okay – you're not going to leave him, not like this. He needs you.

“[Name], I need you to stay with me okay? Don't you dare do this” he whisper to you picking you up in his arms. Eren's titan form was defeated as the titan bit his nape, swallowing Eren and running away from his titan corpse.

Everything was a haze to Levi, they eventually got Eren from the female titan and making their way out of the forest, Mikasa was supporting you around your waist and Eren with Levi. The scouts regroup outside the forest with the horses and carriage for those who were injured during the battle. Not once did Levi leave your side, you still haven't woken up since the escape. Your head rested on Levi's lap, your head bandage up by Hanji. You're okay, Levi kept saying to himself – you will wake up soon enough.

“It's going to be okay”

“I need to tell you something” Levi said to you, looking away from the starry night.

“Hm?” he gripped on the black velvet box that was sitting in his jacket pocket, “What is it Levi? You've been giving me that look for a few days now. What's going on?”

He shook his head, looking away from you. Maybe tonight is not the right time – he thought. “It's nothing, just thinking”

“How is she doing?” Erwin asked Levi while Hanji asses Levi's leg, he slightly twisted it while saving Mikasa from the female titan.

“Concussion- bleeding at the back of her head but we don't know--” Hanji explained but Levi cut the conversation short.

“She's going be okay, we need a doctor as soon as we get to the wall ” he stood up looking at both Hanji and Erwin. He will not have this conversation, not when they can't confirm how bad your head injury is. He walked away leaving his friends, deciding to do his rounds.

“Is she doing okay?” Jean asked Mikasa glancing at your sleeping form. You were placed in the wagon with Eren having Mikasa as a single rider to protect the wagon.

“Unconscious, she hit her head” she said, not knowing the full details herself, “Heichou said, they will have the doctor look at her as soon as we get back” Mikasa found this rather peculiar, she didn't even notice that you and Jean were close. Jean nod before heading back to where Armin is. She decided that it was not much to it and leave it be.

The rest of the ride back to the wall wasn't as smooth as Levi thought it would be. The dead bodies was and released since there was two titans that was trailing behind and the only way to gain speed was to take was to lighten up the wagons. As the body pushed off the wagon, he saw a glimpse of Petra, rolling off, leaving the body behind. If he got there in time, would he have prevent their deaths or your injury?

No, he's not going to think like that – not after all that he has been through. He mourn for his squad, leaving another hole in this heart. You are still here with him, he can get through this.