Not so Enemy? - Porco x Reader

17

In this chapter I heard Corbyn with „Cold". The meaning of the song is clearly different, but it gave me the feeling of being apart from someone.

My dearest Porco,

I hope this letter reaches you safely. And I hope you are unharmed. Our separation makes me deeply sad, but I understand that the higher-ups have decided this way. I want you to know that I miss you more than words can express, and I will always carry you in my heart. Please take care of yourself, and I hope that we can see each other again one day.
I'm not good at writing letters like this, but I hope these few sentences can express how I feel about you.

Your Y/N

Porco reads every word, his heart overflowing with affection and gratitude, each sentence a precious gift from the woman he missed more than words can say. His face falls as he reads the words, a pang of guilt and regret stabbing at his heart. He hadn't wanted to leave you behind, but the war had demanded it of him.

It was a knee-jerk reaction when he bursts into the office where Magath is, slamming the door closed behind him with a loud bang. He approaches Magath with a scowling, angry expression, his fists clenches tightly by his sides.
„Damn it all, why?", he asks, his voice sharp, „Why is she being sent back?"
Magath looks up from his desk and observes Porco, unimpressed by Porco's appearance.
He leans back in his chair and regards him with a calm, almost bored expression.
„Because I ordered it that way." Magath replies flatly, folding his arms as he watches Porco closely.
Porco's eyes widen in disbelief, his anger only growing stronger at Magath's nonchalant response.
„What the hell do you mean you ordered it that way?" He growls, slamming his fist on the desk in front of Magath. „Why the hell is she being sent back there?"

,,That's confidential." He says simply, folding his hands in front of him on the desk, ,,But know this, her return serves a purpose that is vital to our mission." Magath remains calm and unruffled by Porco's display of anger, his expression still as bored as ever.
The blonde one scoffs, his anger only growing at Magath's cryptic response.
,,Vital to our mission? Don't give me that bullshit!" He spits back. ,,I need to go to that island. I have to find her. I go alone if I have to."

He turns and paces around the room, his mind racing with anger and worry. Magath watches Porco pacing in silence for a moment before he speaks again, his tone still just as calm and matter-of-fact as before.
,,You know as well as I do that this is not possible...You're too valuable to risk sending to that island, especially on a personal matter like this."
Porco stops pacing, turning back to face Magath with a sharp, angry glare.
,,Is that really what you care about? Value? My worth as a Warrior?" He snaps, his voice raising in volume. ,,What about Y/N? She's not just some tool to be used and thrown away!"

Magath is losing his patience and his tone is getting sharper. „I'm not actually allowed to talk about it yet, but you'll probably see her again in the next few months. Even if not in the way you had hoped."
Porco's eyes widen in surprise at Magath's words, the anger in his expression replaced with a mix of confusion and surprise.
,,What do you mean, not in the way I had hoped?" He asks cautiously, his heart racing with worry and trepidation.
The commander leans back in his chair again, studying Porco carefully. He considers his words for a moment.
„We're planning another mission, a big one." He says, his voice low and serious. ,,We want to infiltrate Paradis and take Eren Yeager captive."

Porcos mind racing with the implications of what Magath is saying. He glances at Magath, his expression a mix of surprise and apprehension.
„Infiltrate Paradis..." He says slowly. ,,And take Eren captive... That's insane. It's a suicide mission."
Magath nods, his gaze still steady and serious.
„I won't lie, it's a very dangerous mission." He concedes. ,,But it's necessary. We need Eren to achieve our goals, and we need to do it discreetly. That's where you and Pieck come in."
„Pieck and I..." he mutters, a hint of anxiety in his voice. ,,You want us to infiltrate Paradis?" The soldier frown deepens as he absorbing Magath's words.

Magath nods again, his expression never wavering.
„Exactly. You will pose as citizens and blend in with the others," he explains. ,,You will gather information, lay the groundwork, and when the time is right, we will strike and capture Eren." Porco is silent. He knows the implications of this mission, the risks involved. But at the same time, he can't shake off the thought of seeing you again.
The commander watches Porco closely, observant. Finally, Magath speaks up again.
„I know what you're thinking," he says quietly, ,,And I understand your concerns."

„What do you mean?" He asks, his voice quiet. ,,Do you really know what I'm thinking?" Porco looks down at Magath, his expression earnest and searching.
„You're concerned about her." He says quietly. ,,You're worried about her safety, about seeing her again."
Porco's eyes widen slightly in surprise. He hadn't expected Magath to be so blunt, so insightful.
„Yes," he says quietly. ,,I am."

Magath leans back in his chair, his gaze still fixed on Porco.
„I understand. But let me tell you something...We all have people we care about. People we want to protect...But sometimes, we have to put those feelings aside for a greater goal. For the sake of our people, our mission, we have to make sacrifices."
„Sacrifices?" He snaps, his voice rising. „You mean to tell me I have to sacrifice Y/N for the sake of the mission?" Porco's expression twists into a scowl, his anger rising at Magath's words.
Magath doesn't flinch at Porco's anger, his expression remaining steady and calm.
„I'm telling you that this mission is crucial, and we need to do whatever it takes to succeed." He replies, his voice still quiet but firm. ,,That includes making sacrifices, yes."

Porco's anger falters, replaced by confusion and curiosity. ,,What do you mean?" He asks, his voice quieter but still holding a hint of skepticism.
,,Like I said, the mission is a delicate one.", he says slowly, choosing his words carefully. ,,We need to proceed with caution, and we can't risk drawing attention. So that Y/N could go back was also part of the plan. That Paradis feels safe...what a propaganda! Marley send a devil back!"
Porco's mind races with Magath's words, a mix of anger and surprise, still not understanding what he getting at.
,,You're not making any sense.", he mutters, his voice tight with frustration.

,,I know it's a lot to take in. But hear me out. If you succeed in the mission, if you gather the intel we need and lay the groundwork, we'll be able to strike with precision. And besides..she is still the enemy for Marley!"