HOME | DD
Published: 2014-03-12 05:48:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 30323; Favourites: 532; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description
“As soon as I remove the bullet, we leave,” Levi says, pushing Farlan out of the way as he kneels down in front of you.“Isabel.”
The ginger nods, and scampers out of the sewers. Farlan looks at you for a moment longer, then follows her out. You watch them go, tensing again. Is this a trap after all? Your attention is diverted to Levi when you feel him grab your leg none-too-gently.
Suddenly feeling nervous, you look towards the ceiling. Wait, does he plan on removing the bullet now? You flinch when Levi turns your leg over, fingers skimming the surface for the wound. Wordlessly, he pries the bullet from your calf, and you can’t help but let out a screech at the burning sensation that shoots up your leg. It’s over sooner than you think, and you lean back against the slab of rock to catch your breath. You wince when Levi’s hand reaches towards your midsection, but you don’t resist when he grasps the end of your shirt, tearing off a good piece of the fabric. Your eyes watch him as he tears up shrubbery from the ground with his other hand, crushing the green texture in his palm to form some sort of salve. He massages the concoction on your calf before binding the wound with the fabric.
“Thank you.”
“Tch,” he straightens up to his full length, ignoring your thanks and instead, looks towards the opening of the sewer line. As if on cue, Isabel and Farlan enter, holding a pair of clothes and some other peculiar items that you’d never seen before.
“Looks like Brother took good care of you while we were gone,” Isabel grins as she eyes the makeshift bandage. “That’s good. He wasn’t too rough with you, I hope.”
You shake your head as Levi lets out a familiar “tch” sound. Isabel giggles as she looks from Levi to you. “Anyway, we got you a few things! I hope they’re not too big…” she trails off as she wraps the cloak around you, fastening the button. “Perfect fit. That’s good – we don’t have to waste any fabric then.” She gestures to Farlan, who hands her a pair of white pants, a blouse, black knee-length boots, and two pairs of brown belts. You stare at them curiously, unsure of what they were for, and blink up at her when she removes the cloak after having just buttoned it. Isabel chuckles at your obliviousness, handing you the items.
“Unfortunately, your clothes got a little roughed up during your run-in with the Military Police,” she explains, gesturing to your torn shirt and pants. “You might want to change into some cleaner clothes before we head out. You know, to avoid suspicion and all.” She shoots the two males a look at the word ‘change.’ You hear Levi sigh, before he and Farlan exit.
“Can you stand on your own?” she asks once they are out of eyesight. You nod, using the rock to support your weight. Thanks to the salve, the pain isn’t as strong, but you still avoid applying too much pressure on your wounded leg.
You shed your battered chemise, exchanging the worn cloth for a clean button-up blouse. Isabel quietly hands you the white pants when you finish buttoning up, and while you’re pushing your pants down, she speaks.
“Brother can be a bit harsh sometimes, but you should know that he has a really good heart,” she starts, glancing at you to see your reaction. You had paused briefly, before resuming dressing. “In time, you’ll learn that you can fully trust him, as well as Farlan and me. He may not seem like the type, but you should know that he did save me when I was at the brink of death.”
“…I know.”
Isabel looks at you, surprise etching her features. She blinks twice, before shaking the shocked expression off her face.
“Wait, he told you?” she asks incredulously. You shake your head as you pull on the twin boots, staring at the harnesses in your hand. “I’ll help you with that. It can be a bit confusing when you’re putting it on the first time,” she takes the belt-like straps from you, setting one down while adjusting the belt around your thighs. “So talk to me. What did Brother tell you?”
You hesitate, half-wondering if it was okay to trust her yet. However, when she looks up to you with expectant eyes, the doubts lingering in your mind die out, and you find yourself speaking.
“Nothing, really. In fact, he didn’t say anything to me at all when you and that other man left,” you start, watching her deft fingers latch the straps around your body. She nods in acknowledgment, a silent gesture for you to continue. Your eyes soften, and your voice quietens. “I know we barely know each other, but for some reason…I feel like I can trust him. I don’t know why, and I don’t know how, but there’s something about him that’s just…”
“I understand completely,” Isabel gently intervenes, her tone serious and quiet. Even then, you can detect a hint of adoration and pride as she speaks about the stoic man. “I felt the same way when I first met him too. It’s an unexplainable feeling, yet so wonderful all the same, ne? Sometimes, I wonder if Brother is aware of it himself!” she grins at you, and the corner of your mouth twitches. She straightens up to tie the cloak back on, finishing all that’s needed to be done, and you allow her to assist you towards the exit.
“Thank you, Isabel,” you genuinely smile at her as you step out of the darkness, and into the light.
Her grin widens, and she gives your hand a light squeeze. “Anything for a sister.”
The term surprises you, but a feeling of warmth spreads across your chest all the same. As Levi and Farlan come into view, you can’t help but feel that the fragment you hadn’t known you’d been searching for had finally been discovered.
Related content
Comments: 52
5SpadeHeart4 [2017-05-08 16:12:01 +0000 UTC]
I know i said at chap 1 that I'll try to read the nxt one later but... Lol hahahaha I'll srsly staph herr before it gets worse xD
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
digitalbird06 [2017-04-24 17:00:09 +0000 UTC]
fangirling so hard right now. You captured their personalities perfectly!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
TheloverofBksnWrting [2016-06-06 15:31:35 +0000 UTC]
This is pure awesomeness. No questions asked.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
DashieLuvsGaming In reply to willow1qa [2015-06-12 20:02:56 +0000 UTC]
I luv your pic! Luffy is one of my fav characters from One Piece Cx so is Chopper
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
MaryAnneStripes0 [2015-05-21 17:04:22 +0000 UTC]
So cute and mature!!
I love the way you write n.n
Another favourite SNK story, thanks a lot for this
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
hetaliagurlizzy [2015-03-25 06:28:02 +0000 UTC]
That awkward moment when your name is Isabel
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Pastellic-Chan In reply to hetaliagurlizzy [2015-04-15 15:08:37 +0000 UTC]
must've been confusing.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
galateabellator [2014-04-03 15:30:12 +0000 UTC]
I will be short... it's excellent Another fav from me to encourage you to keep writing
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to galateabellator [2014-04-03 20:20:01 +0000 UTC]
Aww you're too sweet! Thanks! And the same goes for you!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Suekey [2014-03-15 09:43:24 +0000 UTC]
I love your writing style and the story is absolutely great. Hope to read more of it soon! I can't wait, keep going! )
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Suekey [2014-03-15 15:15:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I'm glad you like it so far!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Atayene [2014-03-12 13:24:44 +0000 UTC]
Waaaa~! So short~! It's so good that I want five times as long of a chapter to read xD
Anyway, loved the bonding moment with Isa... She's so cute that I can't help but see my own younger sister in her xD
However, on the other hand, you got me surprised with them helping Reader-chan so easily. I know they're not bad people, but I felt like Levi wasn't too happy to help out, so this would never make me think of a possiblility of them bringing me along. Helping with the wound I can sort of understand, but reason behind making me tag along... not so much, since they don't know a freaking thing about Reader ^^" Sorry ><" Maybe I'm just looking for too much logic in this xD
Still, I want moar!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-12 14:00:08 +0000 UTC]
Haha, I felt bad for making people wait, so a quick bonding moment with Isabel is what came out!
Thanks for the critique! I know it's a little vague, but like you said, Levi initially doesn't want to bring Reader-chan along. However, in Chapter 1, there is a subtle hint that Isabel wants to take Reader-chan with them, because she is just like them.
And if you've read the side manga, you'll know that Levi rescued Isabel when she was at a near-death state. He's practically doing the same thing for Reader-chan, but knowing Levi, he has a hard time expressing his feelings. He has a good heart underneath though~
Hope this clarifies things a bit!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-12 14:42:05 +0000 UTC]
Ya, I sorta looked through the previous chapter after I left a comment (I'm recently reading so much that I just don't remember every and each detail of every story I get my hands on ^^" ), and then it occured to me that he might actually agree to bring Reader-chan along as of Isa's request, since she seems like she took -something sort of like- immediate liking towards Reader-chan what you only proved with her saying "Anything for a sister." despite not knowing anything about the other (which is pretty much in character for her, I think).
And yes, I did read "A choice with no regrets" (of what I found a manga and a visual novel version O_O" ) which is awesome and only makes me love Levi more as a character. He has so much more depth than he allows people to see on the first glance.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-12 21:49:38 +0000 UTC]
Hehe, thanks~ I'm still relatively new to the SnK franchise, so I'm doing my best to keep everyone in character, especially Levi, Farlan, and Isabel.
And since you mentioned that you read the "A Choice with no Regrets" manga, I think it's safe for you to read on:
This is just my personal opinion, but judging from the first page of the first chapter, Levi, Farlan, and Isabel were talking about how the others are doing, and there's one panel in a later chapter that shows at least three other people following Levi when Isabel's talking about how Levi is like the leader to them. To me, I think that meant that Levi's group used to be larger - in other words, he would "recruit" for lack of a better term others who were in need, and "take care of them" until they were ready to set off and survive on their own. This isn't official; it's just what I've observed so far, and that's what I'm trying to apply to this story with Reader-chan in it.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-12 23:15:18 +0000 UTC]
About that, yes, I don't know where anymore but I surely read about it being a gang of sorts (where they were mostly just bunch of people sticking together and trying to survive - that's how I see it), so it's safe to assume there were more than 5-8 people, and while Farlan was originally it's leader before Levi came into view, everyone just apparently started following the later one after.
I might be wrong but I think it was the visual novel version of the side story, seeing as manga more or less focuses on dialogues and interactions mostly (that's more of my personal opinion, since I often miss out the background details and reading between the lines just doesn't go well for me when it comes to mangas) just showing the rest with pictures - which I tend to omit sometimes ^^"
But still, back to topic, it's the "underworld" so trust shouldn't be given easily, thus my general surprise at their actions towards Reader-chan. However, I understand that probably even there you can't be TOO careful and not take risks (after all without risk there is no progress), and then there is always that thing about "debt": we saved your ass, you owe us now. Of course giving more thought into it, there is plenty of other possible reasons of why would you help a lowlife while being a thug yourself. And I think that especially in such a place as the Undercity having as many helpful and friendly faces as possible would assure of/help with survival, even if getting friends in such environment is pain and can be lethal just as much, since people most likely tend to just care about their own asses in the Undercity. So yeah, I guess trying to be friends with someone who seems in need and doesn't try to kill you on sight or rob you or whatever is probably not so stupid after all.
Also, I'm relatively new to SnK as well, just being kinda obsessed with it, so don't worry xD I for one wouldn't dare yet to write and publicize a fanfiction with Levi. I'd die of fear that he's too OOC.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-12 23:49:10 +0000 UTC]
It took me a couple of rereads to grasp a full understanding of the manga because I also tend to admire the pretty pictures over the text, but once I got the gist of it, I wanted to make something out of it. I can't say the same for the visual novel though; I might put some time aside for that later when I have more free days.
Maybe it's just a writer's thing, but for me, when I read something, I like to input my version of the story in it, and thus, Reader-chan is born to fulfill that role. And since this is steered towards a LevixReader fic, I can't not make Levi OOC. I'm pretty sure he normally wouldn't accept a stranger into his group, and like you said, in the Underground, trust is hard to gain. With that said, I did have Reader-chan trust the group too fast, and vice versa, but thankfully, Isabel's a character (who I hope) is more compassionate than her other two companions, and would be someone who wouldn't want to leave a "friend" behind.
Besides, Levi probably knew that if Reader-chan tried something, he could take her down, with or without Isabel and Farlan.
And trust me, the "You saved me, therefore I am now devoted to you for all eternity" is going to play a large role in this story! I won't say more than that.
Before I forget, thank you for your critique! This truly helps me get a view of where I can steer this series! That, and I really enjoy talking with you.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-13 01:13:44 +0000 UTC]
I watched the anime first, then I read the manga following where the anime left off, then I read manga again starting from chapter one while comparing it with the anime, and I have to say I was amazed about how some of the dialogues in manga were far more... detailed than in the anime (althought the fight scenes are still best in the anime)... or maybe it was just me xD
Ohoho, and I thought that I'm being crazy or something whenever after reading a story I make up my owns based on it, put my own characters in it, add side plots and so on xD
True about that OOC for Levi... I mean, as much as he's a complex character with all the things about his personality that we can see in the manga (or the side story) we probably won't ever see his behaviour towards someone who he loves, so ya. I think I wouldn't actually want to see anything like that in the acutal SnK, that'd be... so wierd xD Still, keeping him in character even during those potentially OOC situations and scenes, as hard as it might prove to be, should be one of the goals too I really enjoy seeing grumpy Levi with curses on his lips rather than too sweet, fluffy fic that uses only Levi's name as in presentation of his character, making him feel and act as if he completely changed over a course of... a few lines of text. I don't know about you, but I just can't imagine Levi beeing totally sweet and romantic, doesn't mean he can't be a passionate lover, just not the cuddling type, in my opinion.
Still, his personality is so freaking hard to catch and put in place... So I'm actually willing to forgive most of the OOC on Levi's part in the fics that I read, unless it's increadibly annoying.
BTW, to be fair, I think it wouln't be that impossible for Levi to actually accept a stranger into a group. Under certain circumstances it might be possible. Of course he'd be his usual "cold" and "uncaring" self at first, quietly and calmly watching and "testing" the person out as if they could or could not be trusted. Then again, I don't think he's really cold and uncaring. It's more of a mask of emotionless, bored man, while most emotions remain bottled up - that's how I see him (I actually wear an opposite type of mask - cheerful and loud with a huge-ass smile). It's just the compexity of his personality, and that's why I love him so much. He's so... human underneath this whole sheath and titles. He's usually treating people as equals, despite those insults and intimidating looks he throws left and right (or it seems like he does), however they have to prove themselves trustworthy and gain his respect as a valuable being. I'm sorry if it makes no sense. It's just I really find him so believable as a character that he could easily be a living being, and his personallity is so complex to me that it consists of completly contrary elements.
As of Isabel. Yup, I think you got her just right up until now ^^ That's how I see her anyway. I'd have quite a problem with Farlan's personality tho. I just... can't put a finger to it... at all...
GG Reader-chan, being the weakling that you are xD Nah, that's sorta obvious. Even if Reader-chan were in any way physicaly fit, she's wounded now, and Levi is still a man for goodness sake xD Without any proper preparation it's near impossible to have a chance against someone like him, even during his thug days, as he was already using the 3DM gear, which requires physically fit body beyond levels of any non-3DM gear users.
Dayum, here goes all my thinking... Levi, I owe you my life, marry me~! Sorry xD I kinda had to xD Dunno why. I didn't even like Levi X Reader that much until few days ago xD I just started reading those fics cuz it seemed like the less "evil" choice than to take Eren from Mikasa as a Reader-Insert. But now I'm totally obsessed with him xD Anyway, what I ment to say. If I may have sort of a request... I'd rather read slowly developing relationships between characters than rushed half-ideas I really like how this whole thing started, even despite that "rushed" joining into the group and how short it was (only I could make a 20k words of an introduction chapter for one of a group story once a few years back, so I don't expect people to do the same), but what I'd hate to see would be Reader-chan immediately trusting all 3 of them, and claiming that she's in love with Levi or something of that sort.
I really like your descriptions, somewhat simple, but detailed enough to give the feeling of the situations and surroundings, and your dialogues seem natural, not forced or anything, which makes me happy. I won't look much into grammar as English isn't my first tongue
And you're welcome I'm glad I can help, and if I sound a bit ignorant or harsh in anything that I wrote, please don't take it personally, I definitely don't mean wrong. Also, thank you. I enjoy it too
PS: That's a huge-ass comment there, GG.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-13 02:11:55 +0000 UTC]
That's how stories are born, so you shouldn't be ashamed of anything. In fact, I'd like to read one of your stories when you're ready. I bet they'd be great! Your analytical skills are already amazing, and imagine what you can do when you take what you already know and apply that into a story.
And I'm not too fond of CanonxCanon either. I'd rather not see that side of Levi in the main arc - if I did, I'd probably lose all hope for SnK and leave the fandom or something...I don't know. I probably sound selfish, but I can't help how I feel, tee-hee~
As for everything that you've said about Levi, I totally agree. You've captured his character rather perfectly, if I do say so myself. Despite his cold exterior, most readers can see that he is very well human, and I have seen moments when he shows that he cares in his own not-so-twisted way~ Back to the side-manga, he did kill those guys who harassed Isabel, and whether it be in the manga or anime, he was also quite saddened when he lost his entire Special Squad to the Female Titan. He probably just has a hard time expressing his feelings as a result of his growing up maybe? I swear, he has some sort of charm that attracts people to him or something among those lines. It's almost frightening, in a good way.
I personally think that Farlan is a combination of Levi and Isabel. He's calm and collected, but he knows when it's okay to be carefree and childlike. He's reasonable too, and almost as trusting as Isabel. The only line that separates them is that while Isabel may be more open to trusting strangers, Farlan is kind and polite to strangers, but doesn't trust them until they fully prove themselves. His overall character is vague, but it will be fun trying to figure out how to portray him and Levi in later chapters~
Lol, Reader-chan will redeem herself one day, I hope. I don't want to portray her as a damsel in distress who suddenly gets stronger out of nowhere, and especially not as someone who trains her ass off until she one day suddenly surpasses Levi or Erwin in combat skill. We'll just have to wait and see how she turns out though. She won't be perfect, fic-wise or personal opinion-wise, but I will do my best in developing her character. Be assured that Levi will be the holder of the title of Humanity's Strongest, and Reader-chan won't become Humanity's Second Strongest (that position is taken by Mike anyway) or whatever it is that gets thrown around nowadays.
And speaking of living replicas, I do have a friend on this site whose personality does somewhat resemble Levi. She's a bit more "nice" than him though, but don't get me wrong! I am not calling her mean! She's just not as open towards strangers, but from what I've seen between her interactions with her cousins, you can definitely see that she is a caring and sweet person underneath. What's funny is that on that Star Sign matching that I did a couple of days ago, she was romantically paired with Levi, but since she doesn't know him that well, she hasn't shown much...emotion about it? I'm trying to convince her to love Heichou though, because I can't see how you can't love the little guy! I'm trying to bring out her romantic bone too, but she's as stubborn as Levi when it comes to emotions, lol~ I swear, they were made for each other. Their feelings are hard to pinpoint, yet you can't help but love them regardless! (BlackYinWhiteYang , I hope you're reading this!)
And don't be sorry. Trust me, your feedback will help me a lot for future chapters. Simple comments are appreciated, but they aren't going to help me improve writing-wise. I should thank you for taking the time in typing up such long paragraphs for me, and I will do all that I can to fulfill your wish! I know the 'joining the group' was already a huge rush, but I do intend to slow things down from here on out. The end of Chapter 2 does make it sound like Reader-chan fully trusts them already, but I was hoping for readers to see past that, and see that what I meant was that she was just happy to not be alone anymore. And she and Levi have not developed romantic feelings for each other quite yet, and may not for a while if I'm able to keep on schedule with the ideas floating around my head. Levi will be testing her, and she may have her own tests for him as well~
It's okay. I love huge-ass comments.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-14 12:31:37 +0000 UTC]
You really made me happy with that comment ^^ And I'm sorry about the late replay, but I had quite a long and exhausting day yesterday. Anyway...
Thank you, tho I shouldn't be the one getting complimented here
Still, as much as I do write, what all started from reading fanfics of one of the more popular mangas and some unreasonable urge to have such power over a fictional world, and redo the adventures of it's characters while adding my OC into the mix resulting in fact in a fanfiction of my own, I just... despite being almost 8 years older than back then, still can't bring myself to show my little pieces to the world (or write them properly).
Don't get me wrong, I do, sometimes (even in English, next to my native). But when it comes to fanfiction (apart from that first one which I used to update on my long-gone blog, yet still it never got finished) I just get into thinking how unworthy I probably am to even try writing stories about characters that I adore and destroy their pure personalities in a flash. Which is probably totally wrong way of approaching it... But I just can't find a way to surpass this... fear of sorts.
Now, to be fair, my first (and only) fanfiction that the world got to see was poor, and I am aware of it now more than ever, however it was probably the only piece of writing of mine that ever got negative response or some harsh critique - today I am greatful that I did got response like that next to those one-word-comments of praise.
Any other work of mine after never got a negative response or an honest critique. At some point I even was running a record of what people say about my writing, and never got even one word of where to seek improvement, which I'm sure I could use some, even if it were harsh pointers of what I exacly do wrong. It's sort of demotivating for me. I mean, everyone loves to be praised and told how amazing they are at what they do, but I specifically noticed that it doesn't lead me anywhere, instead just makes me stop trying altogether... and adding to that the fact that I'm rather lazy and I DO procrastinate, I just... that amazing, incredible, bla bla bla (whatever else I was being told) Codi-chan never writes anymore (save for a diary)... Instead I just act the stories out in my head. Maybe I just wasn't ment to be a writer.
Anyway, enough of that personal crap, and sorry if I sounded ignorant or something... It's just how I see it for myself.
Honestly, I usually follow the most obvious canon pairings in fandoms, usually multiple of differen pairings that don't colide with each other. In SnK I totally adore EreMika, but that's the only one I follow. I can't imagine pretty much any of the characters romantically involved with eatch other at any point in that manga, ever, save for these two I mentioned... and maybe Historia & Ymir... I totally dislike gay pairings when the characters don't show the slightest interest in their own sex (not like I don't tolerate gay people, I'm even friends with some, they're normal humans)... when I search for pictures with Levi the things that pop up in the browser give me creeps sometimes... I mean... Eren X Levi? Ervin X Levi? Mike X Levi? WTF!? I can understand Hanji X Levi or Petra X Levi, but geee... people and their dirty minds ><" So yeah, when it comes to SnK... it's actually the first fandom where I enjoy a reader-insert X character, and it just so happened that I ended up with adoring Levi xD But let people ship whatever the hell they want, just... stay the f*ck away from me xD I don't want to hear your dirty stories of crack/gay pairings.
I really did catch his personality? I'm still sort of confused with whatever I think of Levi is true or just my sick imagination xD
I think he wasn't JUST quite saddened after losing his whole squad, I was crying while watching that episode, and when Petra's father started talking, and they showed Levi's face... gawd, I couldn't even read the subs anymore (and then I cried again when reading it in the manga). Levi has some sort of secret way of dealing with his emotions, that's for sure, he was keeping a straight face at that time (more or less), but I feel like he might have felt as if a part of him just died along with his squad. It's obvious for me that he cares deeply for all of his squad members and friends, heck, I'd even risk to say he cares about whole scouting legion and each and every soilder, considering that he "hates meaningless death". True, he might have problems with expressing his emotions, but that could be just his way of being and dealing with things. After all he WAS a thug, not the happiest environment to live in. Also... I think that despite being usually seen as emotionless and cold with bored expression, he has rather expressive face, or eyes for that matter. I suppose the anime shows it a bit better than the manga (but then again, I tend to not notice much of the drawings behind the text in manga).
Ah, and I have to agree with that, in fact I even came to a conclusion that it's ridiculous how much popular and liked he is, considering his personality. How can you like an ass?! Well, seems like somehow you can... an ass with a heart.
I wanna see how you're gonna pull Farlan off, cuz for me he's the most vague character of the three, so I want go get some of how you see him
To be honest, I didn't really see the Reader-chan as a damsel in distress, not entirely anyway. I mean, ya, she was wounded and chased after by police, but heck, she was leading that kind of life for at least a while now, wasn't she? So she doesn't seem to me like an entirely helpless child who needs absolute protection. Help, sure, everyone needs some help every once in a while, even Mikasa, but that doesn't mean that you're suddenly totally weak because of it.
Well, good that the position of the 1st and 2nd humanity's strongest remains unthreatened (RIP Mike-san T_T). I'd hate to see it taken away from them. I'm well aware that most likely there will be changes/adjustments to the main plot no matter what, as it's rather normal for reader-insert, but, as much as I'm glad she won't be the most bad-ass out there, I don't think I'd enjoy reading about a weakling Reader-chan as well. Everyone should have some strong traits to balance out their weak points. So being utterly bad at everything... other than for humourus purpouses... which I don't see working out in your story (save for maybe... showing development over time? dunno, I still just can't imagine Reader-chan as she is now, being so compeletly weak and incapable of doing things).
Also, as I like to see it, characters should be perfecly imperfect, just so they'd remain believable.
Well, personalities are interesting that way. Star Sign matching, huh? Maybe I should do one for myself too xD Just out of curiosity xD
Nah, no need to thank me for writing essay-comments I enjoy doing them when I find something that really interests me.
About that "I trust them all now", I didn't take it that way at all until you mentioned it in your response.
True enough, I myself am a bit naive and easily trust others, but still, trying to imagine that I live in a very unfriendly environment, where people try to use you for their own selfish goals or their own survival and where I can only count on myself, I don't think I'd trust as easily as I do in RL.
I'd still be relieved and most likely happy that Isabel and her group - yes, if I were to impersonate myself in Reader fully, I'd refer to them as Isabel's group for a time being, cuz she seems like the closest and most friendly towards me at the moment - that her group despite the initial sort of hostility/reluctance, which I might be albe to dismiss considering the situation and our backgrounds (and my own reaction towards them), showed a heart and helped me in need. I'd be indebted, sure (since nothing for free), but definitely happy to be alive for another hour/day with a "friendly" face nearby. I might wonder later why they actually allowed me to tag along, but seeing how Isabel seems... happy (I think she does... maybe it's because I'm a girl?) about my presence it'd be possible that I'd let it pass (or not). However, I feel like Reader-chan probably should still remain at least a bit alerted (if not much). Isabel seems nice and all, but those two guys... I'd feel intimidated in their presence at the very least, even if Isabel were right next to me, and even if they'd remain neutral towards me (which I doubt). Not to mention that I'm a girl, in the underworld, where thugs live next to each other, probably someone already tried to force himself on me before, 'cuz what is a rape in the underworld, where people steal and kill eatch other to survive. So that might add up to the intimidated-by-them feeling. Also, from the side story it was clear enough to conclude that things like that happen daily in the Undercity, as the Military Police is... too busy to deal with it anyway, so level of crime there must be... scary to even think about it.
Well, it could be just me, as I'm rather shy around men, so I personally would be terrified in their presence at first. Reader-chan tho... well, that's up to you, but I got the vibe from her that she'd rather be in Isabel's presence than either Levi or Farlan's. Not like girls can't be dangerous ^^" But Isabel has such... warmth in her, so I'd probably first trusted her, and then the rest.
As of Levi... and relation with Reader-chan... Like I said before, I'd hate to see it rushed, but at the same time I don't know how I'd want to see it develop. I guess I want to be surprised to some point. I'm completly happy with how you handled their first moments when they were left alone while he 'treated' her wound (I actually barely stopped myself from screaming with pain at that). Silence, so freaking fitting that I just left all those shit-long comments xD Which means that I loved it in a way I mean, he "could" have said anything, but that wouldn't really be Levi, talking 'casually' to a stranger. He was just "what a pain, but if Isabel wants me to help this brat, then I'll do just that, and then be on our way" and thus way more in character, that's my opinion there
If you love those comments so much, then I have no regrets
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-14 21:49:29 +0000 UTC]
Don't worry about it. I'm pretty busy nowadays too, so I completely understand when people don't respond right away.
Before I say anything else, for someone whose English is not their first language, yours is very impressive. Your writing is flawless, so you shouldn't worry about anything there.
Second, I procrastinate a lot too. I've left so many stories unfinished in the past, and like you, I do a lot of imagining in my head while I'm watching the show. Not everything I think of gets translated onto paper, sadly. I'm pretty sure most writers share this...flaw(?), but I can't say that for sure. If you want to write, I encourage you to, but if you don't want to, that's fine too.
O.o, may I ask for your birthday? I'd love to add your username in my journal! And if you do do one, I'd love to see what you come up with!
And yes, I think that you did a great job analyzing Levi's character. Down to the last word.
Your advice will help me a lot when developing Reader-chan's characters. I can't say for sure how she'll turn out, but I do have a few pointers now. Hopefully, I can maintain a consistent character overall. I was planning to have Reader-chan stick closer to Isabel during their first days together, then to Farlan, before finally reaching Levi. She'll most likely be confused by Levi at first, but come to understand him with time.
I'm sorry if I left out some key questions, but I'm on my phone right now and basing everything off memory. BTW, love how you end your comments~
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-15 16:40:33 +0000 UTC]
Ya, we live such fast-paced lifes, which I totally hate >< No time for this, not time for that, you want to write a book? Too bad, no time... unless... you make time? I don't know... I'm comletly hopeless when it comes to organising time after all.
Anyway, thank you, it means a lot, and to be honest, my problem lies with my lack of confidence in myself (thus the wierd thoughts of me being unworthy of something, or not ment to be)... so much appreciated ^^
So you say that's quite common? Maybe I really should try fighting my procrastination and fears and write more... and... show the works to the world. I always had a creative imagination. And the longer I talk with you the more I feel like I should give in and write SnK fanfic. After all I always enjoyed writing, even if it makes me frustrated sometimes xD
My birthday? Yes, totally fine with it. It's 22nd August (and I'm old, turning 23 this year ><), btw, you did some specific star sign matching or just manually checked compatibillity of each character with yourself/your friend? Sorry, just, I never know how and where should I start if I'm gonna do such things xD
Like I said before, I'm glad I can help And hearing that you already was planning to do it like that, makes me happy, and it definitely will work for the better, seeing as this would be the most natural flow of events from this point onwards.
And... I completly have no idea what you're talking about xD I just end them as I feel xD Nothing intentional
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-15 19:50:14 +0000 UTC]
Like I said, only if you want to. I don't want you to feel obligated to do something if you're not comfortable with it.
And thanks! I'll be glad to add you to my journal! You'll be my first Leo! And 23 is not old! You're still young, so don't worry about age!
I used a bunch of Star Sign compatibility sites to outline that particular journal, so no random matches were made. What I did was gather SnK characters whose birthday I did know (using this: fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/201… , and matched them to their Star Signs. Using six of my friends, I put them under their respectful Star Signs, and used a bunch of Star Sign compatibility sites to determine the relationships between Deviants and the SnK characters. I think this was the main site I used to determine the relationships: www.signcompatibility.org/char… . I used a lot of others too, but they're evading me at the moment, haha~ Sorry if it makes no sense; it's a bit confusing to explain.
For example, you're a Leo, so if you go down this list: www.signcompatibility.org/leo , you'll see that the signs you have the best chance of a romantic relationship with are Sagittarius (no known SnK characters) and Aries (Eren, Jean, and Annie.) The list goes down from there, with some additional info. that I referenced using other sites.
Even better. Your words flow naturally and beautifully then~
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-15 20:20:42 +0000 UTC]
The thing is, I don't mind writing when I feel like it, and the more I talk with you the more I want to do it. That, and I already was in sort of writing mood before seeing how I actually was planning on taking personal 50 themes challenge just to get back into writing again ^^"
I keep thinking the same, but gray hair make me depressed whenever I spot them in my reflection.
Oh, so you basically did what I was planning to do to check my own compatibility xD No need to explain any further, I understood perfecly
BTW, I had that wierd feeling even before checking that I'm gonna get paired with Eren or Jean xDD But even if I want to, I'm not stealing Eren from Mikasa >.>"
Hm, I was told that before... Shame it concerns only written words T_T I'm really bad with speaking my mind out in RL ^^"
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-15 20:28:29 +0000 UTC]
Well, I'm glad I could help~ I said it before, but I'll say it again: You'll do a great job writing. So go show 'em what you're made of!!
Psh, gray hair means you're working hard. Nothing to be ashamed of!
Okay. I'm glad you understand. I suck when it comes to explanations, lol~
Ooh, you even have good superstition. I always wanna be paired with my favorite, but I have the worst luck EVER. Not saying that Armin's bad or anything - he's just not my cup of tea. But what can I say? Fate has spoken. BTW, I think you'd make a great partner for Eren, even if you don't think so yourself.
And if you think you're bad, you should hear me when I'm talking.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-15 20:48:12 +0000 UTC]
YA, okay, you convinced me now xD Though honestly, I actually wanted to start writing more, I think I just needed a slight push xD So thanks
Of course, not promising I'm going to put anything here right away, but I might actually eventually crawl out from my cave and upload some of my writing on dA
I'd say it's more from worrying too much, or my genes, but I like your explaination far more
I don't want to sound full of myself but my intuition almost never fails me. And about Eren... IKR xD No, seriously, I don't think I'd be a bad match, tho probably there would be quite a lot of competing and teasing xD Just... Mikasa~! And my head-canon xD
Let's stick to writing then, shall we?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-15 21:31:34 +0000 UTC]
Lol I can see a blooming oneshot about your friendly-hate competition with Mikasa over Eren~
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-15 21:48:29 +0000 UTC]
Oh goodnes xD Now that you mention it I probably might try doing something like that (tho that'd be my first reader-insert ever) xDD Even tho I'm not the one to steal potential boyfriends once I know the girl who's interested in the same person as me. But now that I think of it, I might use my OC as a base for reader's character xD or probably just write different stories with different reader-chan's personalities xD And after, so I wouldn't feel guilty, I'd write an EreMika fic...
Haha, I'll definitely give it a shot xD
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-15 23:43:54 +0000 UTC]
Yes! Go for it!
And you have an OC? I'd love to see her!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-16 15:17:17 +0000 UTC]
Well, ya, tho I rarely share knowledge of their existance and none of them is an SnK's OC... yet xD They're mostly a part of my own ever-changing universe, but I might actually think of an SnK exclusive OC (I can only imagine the problem of naming her properly ), still that'd be fun, and It'll be a good exercise anyway
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to Atayene [2014-03-16 16:18:08 +0000 UTC]
If you do make one, that'd be great! I love seeing SnK OCs!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Atayene In reply to XxTheBlackDevilxX [2014-03-16 16:28:38 +0000 UTC]
I'll think about it then
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
KitsuneOne [2014-03-12 06:07:02 +0000 UTC]
Oh my Reader-chan became a sister! Isabel is soo kawai everywhere I go
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
XxTheBlackDevilxX In reply to KitsuneOne [2014-03-12 06:09:34 +0000 UTC]
My thoughts exactly!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
| Next =>