This Awful World

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... He finds himself on the same bridge, and his beautiful Y/N waits for him. Taking his hand you lead him away, and down a path through thick- leaved trees. Animals skitter through the undergrowth and the hushed chirping of birds greet his ears. The maniacal quacking of ducks has been left in the distance for some time now, and it feels peaceful here. It feels like a place he could stay forever. If, of course; you are there to accompany him. Without you, the world is a swirling mix of chaos, blood and death. A world of titans. Best not to think of these things, though. He has the irrational fear that invoking their name will bring them down upon them.

"Don't think of such things," You whisper, and he looks to you in surprise. "It changes the energy here. Can you feel it?"
He can. A subtle shift in vibration, like a tensely plucked string. It hums discordantly before reverting to it's subtle, peaceful tone. It is almost as if this place is the tapestry of all known energy in the universe. Each thread has its own pitch. The warp and weft comprising of harmonies almost too joyous for the human ear. It brings tears to his eyes.

"I'm sorry. I fear these things follow me wherever I go."
"You have no need of these fears here." You whisper, and then you do kiss him. This time instead of waking up, he remains blissfully asleep; lost in the act. The chirping birds seem to hit almost a crescendo, then go eerily silent; leaving only the sound of his beating heart.

"Levi, what's wrong?" He can't hear you. Your lips move, but no sound reaches him. Thudding footsteps shake the undergrowth, and he looks at you in despair.
"Titans. This awful world! Why can't you just stay with me?" You silently mouth as you fade from view. 

He....

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