#levi ackerman fanfic

A/N

I had enough inspiration to write up another chapter. I had to skim through the events bc we all know how it went! Please let me know if you wanna be tagged or if you enjoyed the story! 

Chapter Three

Success.

Eden felt as though her heart would jump through her lungs and out of her chest. 

She was one of the top ten cadets in the 104th Southern Division. Scoring third after Mikasa and Reiner. 

In all honesty, she couldn’t care less about being part of the top ten. It wouldn’t change the fact that she would sign up as part of the Survey Corps. She just wanted to know that when she challenged herself; she was able to succeed; regardless of whether the mission held meaning to her. 

Eren pulled her and Mikasa into a tight embrace after the ceremony; Armin running to join in as well. They laughed and smiled; Eden felt like she was listening to the most beautiful song in the world. 

The fierce girl held rare moments like this protected behind the walls of her tender heart. Within pages of a book concealed from the outside world. 

That book was filled with memories of her and her friends. Her parents’ faces were barely visible on any of the pages. 

Her childhood wouldn’t necessarily be classed as tough. But it made her struggle as she grew; the lack of parental affection making her yearn to fill the void with all the love her friends would gift her. She was an only child; her mother wasn’t the exact epitome of a loving parent and her father was too busy with work; he almost always forgot when her birthday was each year. 

Eden grew to never depend on others (apart from her friends, of course); because she knew that no one in this world owed her anything and all luxuries came with a price. 

Brushing her cold thoughts aside; Eden beamed against Eren’s jacket, eyes widening at the sound of Mikasa’s soft chuckle. She looked up; her own shock reflected in tboth boys. 

The naturally somber mood soon came back and settled around everyone. Eden was so used to seeing glares, frowns and listening to gruff voices; the flicker of a smile was incredibly strange.

“This is it guys. We’re so close, I can practically feel the ODM gear strapped onto me as we fight these fuckers beyond the walls,” Eren announced darkly, tongue gliding against his lips. Armin nodded and Mikasa’s eyes sparkled. 

Eden sucked in a deep breath, lashes brushing against her skin as her eyes slipped shut. 

Soon, all this training would pay off. Her life would have a grander meaning. 

She smirked. 

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Eden huffed as she listened to Jean swearing under his breath beside her. Freshly graduated, her division was tasked with cleaning the artillery unit atop Wall Rose. 

No one verbally complained- but everyone looked very much disappointed. Each cadet yearned and thought over what their future branch would entail. 

Suddenly, all their thoughts were cut short by a figure which loomed over the wall, making their blood run cold. 

Commands were yelled out, ODM gears were tightened and the sound of the shrieks echoed through the air. 

But with a loud crack, the Colossal Titan disappeared as quickly as it appeared. There was no time left. 

The fresh cadets mixed with the Trost Garrison unit; intently listening to the strategy that could potentially cost them their lives. 

Eden was split up from Eren and Armin; tasked to accompany Mikasa and the elite Garrison unit with ensuring that all civilians were evacuated away from the northern gate’s rear. 

The girl did not know when the wall was breached; when the Titans swarmed in. It all happened way too quickly; she didn’t have enough time to catch her breath before the soldiers around her began dropping dead. 

Squeezing the grapple hooks of her ODM gear, the clasps sunk into the flesh of a titan with its back facing her way. Activating the gas mechanism, Eden propelled herself forward, heart beating soundly as her mind assured her that it was all a game. 

Just another mindless target like the ones we trained on during our time with the Training Corps.

Twisting her blades through the air, she let out a bloodcurdling scream as the surface of her weapons carved out the back of the titan’s nape. A moment later, it crumbled to the ground; the girl standing on its back hooking her clasps onto the wall of the closet building. 

Eden felt nauseous. She begged her mind to stop racing. She needed to focus. 

Soldiers around her fought for their lives only to be ripped into shreds between the teeth of the inhumane murderers. 

Following Mikasa, they battled hard against the seemingly infinite swarm of titans gushing through the breached wall. It was only when Armin’s cry reached her ears caused her to lose her concentration; that flicker of a second nearly costing the girl her life. Meticulously slicing the titan’s fingers off; she sprinted up its arm; her next blow aimed at its nape. 

Too many of them, too little soldiers. 

Eden abandoned her post, slaughtering any monster in her way as she looked for Armin and Eren. 

She found the blond boy with his head down, skin a sickly green color, eyes flowing with tears. Her own hazel eyes widened, cold chills peppering her skin. 

“Armin, where’s Eren?” 

Nothing. 

She asked him again, this time harder only to have his eyes meet hers in response. She took a step back. His answer had a cost of over one thousand words. 

Her mind must have completely blanked out- she didn’t notice Mikasa’s presence who had followed her back to their friend. She didn’t notice how her fellow raven-haired friend sprinted off the rooftop soundlessly, fingers pressing on the gas mechanism recklessly. 

Eden no longer had control over her body. Throwing herself into the sea of titans, she slashed and punctured every demon in her way. 

It was only when she heard the unfamiliar screech that something snapped in her- waking her of the nightmare reverie that took control of her body. Grief.

Still bruised and bloodied, Mikasa, Armin and Eden helped Eren up as he silently fumed at the confrontation. The Garrison Regiment…everyone was afraid of him. They had pointed canons at the four soldiers; their lives saved by Armin’s persuasion abilities that miraculously worked on Commander Pixis. 

Hurriedly making her way beside Mikasa, they jumped from one rooftop to the other; eyes planted on Eren. 

Eren was a titan. 

He had let out that same screech that had made everything tremble around Eden. Eren was responsible for saving all the surviving soldiers during the Battle of Trost. He had thrown himself to rip apart any titan in his way. 

Now, it was their duty to protect him as he risked his life to seal the breached wall. 

It took time and effort and a few more lost lives; but eventually Eren carried the boulder atop his shoulders; wedging it in between the broken wall. Eden and Mikasa followed him closely; taking turns mutilating incoming titans as the other one trained her eyes onto Eren. 

Once Mikasa had pulled Eren’s unconscious body out of his titan form; Eden swore under her breath as they backed up against the sealed breach. More titans headed their way. 

Eden tore her eyes away for them, raising a brow at Mikasa. 

“How much gas do you have left?” 

Mikasa checked her mechanism, shaking her head slightly. Eden nodded, flexing her wrists as she gripped her blades tightly. Activating her hooks, she gracefully flew through the air towards the first titan. A tall, incredibly ugly-looking titan. She clicked her tongue as she moved out of reach when it swung at her. She drove her dagger through its flesh, grinning as its blood sizzled against her blade. 

It was almost like a dance to her. Whipping through the air; carving through its nape; jumping off its back and onto the next victim. She felt like she could drown in the exhilarating feeling their deaths gave her. Knowing that one less person would suffer the traumatic scene she had witnessed when she was at the tender age of 13. 

After God knows how many slashed titans; Eden landed on the shoulder of an Abnormal. Her brows knitted together, she mustered enough energy to strike its spinal cord before someone clashed into her from the side. 

She gasped, panic overwhelming her as she struggled against the tight hold latched on her waist. A soft “tch” echoed through the air. Eden opened her eyes in confusion; her ponytail coming undone as her savior gripped her painfully tightly. She stared up at him puzzled; his bored, hooded stare, clenched jaw and knitted brows. 

Before she knew it; the man had thrown her onto the ground beside Mikasa carelessly; his compact green cape flowing with the wind as his silver eyes landed on her face for the first time. 

“Idiot. Did they not teach you to keep an eye out on your surroundings? Where is the Alpha Squad?” He inquired, his voice cold and emotionless. But the contortion of his expression betrayed how deeply irritated he was with Eden. 

“It’s just…us right now,” Eden replied, her tone reflecting his own, causing the man’s eyes to narrow dangerously. He scoffed, muttering an insult under his breath directed towards Eden before grabbing at his blades and heading back towards the titans. 

Eden felt the goosebumps litter her skin. She was so focused on that titan; she probably missed one trying to kill her from behind. 

She watched in awe as this man nonchalantly placed himself back into the battleground; his moves graceful and lethal. 

Eden wondered who the hell this man was. 

A/N

Omg, I have no idea why but I can’t stop thinking about writing an OC x Levi Ackerman story. Please let me know if you’re enjoying the story; I’m always happy to hear some input! Also, if you’d like to be tagged, tell me!!

Chapter Two

The next three years passed like the blink of an eye. 

The cadets’ routine was ruthless; waking up before the sun was out, training until their muscles made them crumble to the floor; feasting on the tiny amount of rations they were allowed to have. 

The cycle deeply reflected Eden and her physique. Gone were her baby cheeks, rather replaced with sunken cheekbones and a defined jawline. Although she was barely 5′2; the rancorous training had made her build a lot of muscle- which remained veiled under her delicate-looking body. But it was definitely there. 

Her pale face held large, beautiful hazel eyes always focused on an agenda. Her teeth were constantly tugging on the flesh of her full lips- leaving them bruised and colored all shades of purple. 

Eden had a very tough time learning to balance in her ODM gear. Mikasa was a natural, Armin learned quickly and even Eren- who experienced difficulties as well- managed to prosper. 

But with the older girl, she just couldn’t find the peace in her soul to simply let go and effortlessly balance like the others did. 

It even took overtime for her to manage harmonizing with her equipment. And it was heavy. The first week of learning how to use the ODM gear; she could barely get up of her bed without biting back tears of pain. 

Sparring was different. Her height and weight allowed her to gain momentum and slip out of dangerous situations; even in the last moment. She loved sparring with her friends, although she would always drag them to the infirmary afterwards to ensure all was good. 

Eden would mostly keep to herself if she wasn’t around her friends. She was on civil terms with the rest of the team; but she always preferred some alone time. Which is why she loved sneaking out after curfew and take walks amidst the coldness of the nighttime weather.

“What the hell are you doing out here, Eden?” A gruff voice broke through the semblance surrounding the girl. She winced slightly, narrowed eyes looking into the darkness. 

“What does a girl have to do to get some alone time around here?” 

A snort erupted through the darkness again; the broad figure moving to sit beside her. In the dim aura; Eden barely managed to catch a glimpse of Jean’s chiseled jaw clenching. 

“You ready for tomorrow?” He asked her, running a hand over his tamed, blond undercut. 

It was now Eden’s turn to scoff. “I have no clue. The final exam beat me to a pulp. I just need to know whether I aced it.” 

Jean let out a humorless chuckle, shaking his head as he placed his elbows against his knees. “You must be joking. If you’re worried about how you did; then the rest of us are fucked.” 

Eden’s fingers stroked the ground beneath her; the coarseness of the sand  juxtaposing the soft, delicate skin on her palms.

“We’re all fucked nonetheless. I mean, we’re basically signing up to be a Titan’s meal someday. Stupid…” She clicked her tongue, eyes focusing on the pebble held between her dainty fingers. Jean gently took it out of her grasp and threw it in the nearby stream. 

“I guess. But, we’ve already signed up as Titans’ meals the moment we appeared on this Earth. We’re just increasing our chances right now.”  

Eden paused, her teeth pulling at the cracks formed against her lips. She chewed on the inside of her cheek, feeling the metallic taste pool in her mouth; urging her to stop. 

“Eren, Mikasa…Armin. I need to know that they’ll be okay. We vowed to become part of the Survey Corps branch. But I sense destruction. I can taste the pain and suffering humanity will experience. I don’t know what or when this will happen; but when the Titans do come back; our plan will come to life. And then, the chances of being killed will heighten. If something were to happen to them…I-I…I don’t know what I’ll do…” Eden squeezed her eyes shut, sucking in a deep breath as she turned her head away from the cadet beside her. 

Jean placed a large hand on her shoulder, squeezing her slightly- but remained silent. 

They remained quiet until the grasshopper’s songs grew louder; inviting them to go back to the barracks and sleep through the few hours before their graduation. 

Chapter One

“Eden Chiasa!” 

She stepped forward; fingernails digging into her enclosed palms. She raised her stoic glare up to meet the leveled eyes of Chief Instructor Keith Shadis.

“Sir, yes sir!” She bellowed, formally saluting him before stepping back next to her peers. He scribbled on the parchment in his hands and moved onwards. 

“Mikasa Ackerman!” 

Time dribbled through their fingers as the Instructor checked each individual longing to become a cadet. Sometimes he’d sneer, drawl out a sarcastic comment even. But when his cold eyes landed on the four kids who had first-hand experiences with what a Titan is capable of doing; he seemed to have swallowed his tongue. 

Eden glanced at Armin, nudging him slightly, offering him a warm smile. He returned one that did not reach his deep, blue eyes. 

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Eren, Mikasa, Eden and Armin had grown up together within the protected walls encapsulating Shiganshina. Hand-in-hand, Eden and Mikasa would scare off older boys looking to pick a fight with their friends.

 They would also often chase each other, the boys usually playing the roles of raging Titans whilst the girls would act like mighty generals and intimidating captains able to destroy the incoming monsters with the throw of a pebble. 

They were siblings- not by blood; but siblings regardless. Eden was two-years older than the rest, therefore she would always act like a motherly figure, tending to both the boys, as well as Mikasa after she was done dealing with their bullies. 

And so, when Wall Rose was breached and all hell broke loose, Eden found herself lost amidst the chaos and turmoil surrounding her. By the time she sprinted back to her home; a Titan had already made a visit. Blood was splattered across her family’s front yard, the front door smashed open. She edged closer, her entire body gripped by uncontrollable trembling. She vaguely recognized the severed hand lying on the front porch through her thick tears. 

A massive head popped up above her house’s roof; beady eyes hungrily staring down at the 13-year old girl. Eden was petrified, her entire body planted to the ground, her mind racing with lost thoughts. The Titan clicked its jaw and a terrible crack punctured through the air before blood began seeping out of its mouth. 

That seemed to pull Eden out of her reverie; urging her to turn around and never look back.

She ran and ran, despite her muscles begging for a break, her lungs threatening to burst any minute. She headed towards Eren and Mikasa’s home, only to be met by Hannes gripping her two friends; the boy violently screeching and thrashing. 

Hannes looked down at her; a painting of grief, fear and shock glossed over his eyes. 

“What the hell are you doing here, kid?” 

“I-I, my parents, they-…” Eden tried, her tongue denying her the ability to utter out what she had just witnessed. Hannes’ eyes widened, his hand reaching for the girl’s wrist. 

“We need to go. It isn’t safe for you to be walking around the district right now.” Ignoring Eren’s continued pleads and sobs, the Garrison soldier held the three broken children and led them to safety. 

Hours had passed, the screaming had slowly started dying down. The streets reeked of blood and a putrid smell Eden couldn’t connect to anything she recognized. She sat huddled up by Mikasa and Eren; Armin sitting before them. 

“This isn’t real. It can’t be. I-I cannot let anyone else feel the pain I just felt when I saw that Titan and…my mother…” Eren began, his eyes pooling with tears. Eden placed her head on one of his shoulders; Mikasa doing the same on his other side. Armin shifted his gaze downwards. 

“I will sign up to become one of them,” Eren continued, stare piercing through the soldiers hurrying past them. 

“Then I will join you,” Eden mumbled- her mind flickering back to the horrors she too- had seen a few hours back. 

“Me too,” Mikasa and Armin said at the same time, earning the tiniest flicker of a smile from Eren before he glowered, looking ahead. 

“We will become the strongest soldiers to ever walk this Earth. No Titan will be able to stop us. And when the Colossal Titan comes back; I will be ready for him. They willpay.”  

It began raining heavily, causing the children to huddle even closer to each other. 

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That was five years ago, and for some unknown reason, Eden’s mind fluttered back to Eren’s unbroken promise. They were really going through with this plan. 

Now, at the ripe ages of 16 and Eden being 18; they enrolled in the Training Corps- a severely difficult three years of training lying ahead of them. Eden’s blood seared through her veins, mixing with the adrenaline this thought gave her. The ends of her hair brushed against her shoulders as the wind caressed her face sweetly. 

She had nothing else to lose. She was ready.