Until the End || Levi x Reader Insert Fanfiction

Ch 21- A Smile, a Bystander and an Intruder

Historia had finally been made Queen, her plan of dealing the final blow to her father's Titan earning the respect of citizens in Orvud as the news spread like wildfire. The true Queen; their saviour. You and Levi now look out the windows of the castle in the capital of Mitras. You let out a laugh, ringing through the massive hallway. Levi had just been telling you that with Hange's injuries from a few days ago, their stench had become almost unbearable and that someone needed to knock them out soon and bathe them. Levi watches your carefree smile and lets one of his own seep onto his face, which results in a bunch of teasing from you. "Is that a smile I see Levi~?" His usual frown easily makes its way back onto his face again at your words, to which you laugh even more.

Levi's heart soars at the melodic sound and your gleaming eyes that look only to him. Some Scouts that pass by, stare as well, a blush covering their cheeks as they observe the carefree nature of Humanity's Angel. Well, that is until Levi gives them a glare that could make anyone piss themselves. You suddenly stop your teasing when you see your squad approach, each of them muttering to themselves, with Historia in a white dress, a determined expression on her face. "Oh, hey guys," you say getting up from where you leaned against the wall, observing the city through the windows as Levi follows behind you. The Scouts blush at your wide smile, angelic and bright against the backdrop of the sun's rays. "H-hello Captain [l/n]" Jean stutters out along with the rest as you raise your brows at their tense nature. Just what were they planning?

Suddenly, Historia starts breathing harshly as though she's trying to hype herself up, and as Levi finally makes his way to your side, she lets out a yell. Moving past you she holds an arm out into a fist and... punches Levi. Eren, Armin, Connie, Sasha and Jean look at the scene in disbelief, yelling out in shock. Mikasa on the other hand has a serene expression on her face, almost satisfied by the sight. You blink at the series of events that were displayed in front of you, as Historia lets out a laugh as she backs up grinning. "How'd you like that?! I'm the Queen! If you have a problem-" She's cut off along with everyone else at a sight, familiar to you, but rare to the rest. Levi's usually downturned lips move upwards slowly forming a sight that warmed your heart; A smile. "Thank you... all of you."

The entire squad is speechless, some looking in awe whilst others look as though they've seen a ghost. There's a part of you that wants to laugh at the antics of your squad whilst another part makes you wanna cry. You can't remember the last time Levi was this happy in the presence of so many others. Sure, you loved that he was not shy in showing you flickers of his emotions but seeing the gratefulness shared and shown to others meant so much to you. It took you back to the times you had both spent with Isabel and Furlan. A time so harsh yet so simple if you look at all that you have seen and done now. You can't help a lone tear that passes your eye, as you quickly rub it away. But it causes the squad to panic once again, and Levi to turn to you, eyes widening in surprise and concern. The sight of you crying openly was as rare as Levi's smile.

"Captain [y/n] we're so sorry this was all Jean's fault-"

"Shut up Connie, you know it wasn't, it was Mikasa-"

"We didn't mean to punch your boyfriend-"

"Eren, he's not her boyfriend... there's no way."

"We're so sorry!"

You let out a long laugh as the squad, as they finally looked up to you after making such a scene of a lone tear. They look up at you as you lean against Levi's shoulder with one arm. "You guys are good kids," you say, as their eyes widen, blushes returning to their faces as Levi meets your gaze with slight ease. "What Levi said; thank you guys." The squad salutes you both as Levi follows you to where Commander Erwin and Hange will be waiting, no doubt about the paperwork you had to catch up on after the many events of the past few days. Levi catches up to you with a silent questioning glance, but you simply use the darkened corridor to squeeze his hand gently, a knowing look reflecting in his eyes.