𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐒 | 𝐋.𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍

𝟏𝟎𝟎 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭

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Night began to cast over the horizon.......

Flicking the reigns sharply I lean my body forward to increase speed, knowing that the news and presence is needed at the giant forest. The wind pounding against my ears trying to shake off how uneasy I felt, especially with knowing that Zeke might have to do with Assassination or a plan to free Eren. However we had to assume the worst, to prepare for what's to come. 

"Shit......"

Every dip or crevice of the ground my horse travels along, I could feel it yanking my injury from the explosion. It wasn't terrifying when it was unexpected, especially when not waiting for it to commence. No. I was afraid of the message it would display for the people, which would cause a stir within our people.

The only thing that kept creeping into my mind was the mid goal of this entire plan, which was finding out Eren is seeking Zeke's location.

The scent of burning pinewood fills my nose, noticing a glowing flicker of flames coming from a fire. It's been roughly a month or so since I've seen Levi, and I honestly missed him that I couldn't sleep well like I used to. With both of ourselves suffering with insomnia, it seems we can only get a good few hours of sleep when together. Given the circumstances, my level of trust is only around Levi, Hanji and my children. 

Finally the burning flames grew closer and soon I settled my horse beside the others horses, seeing a few soldiers noticing my presence.

"Section Commander.......why are you here?!"

"Captain Levi is not far, he's over there," Another gestures to the fire.

Throwing my leg over the side of the horse I jump down, before tying my horse up with the others before thanking them. Patting my horse soothingly I made sure she had her water and some feed due to the long hours, just to get here from Shiganshina. Swiftly I make over towards the campfire seeing Varis, one of our loyal soldiers beside us walk behind me as I approach Levi and Zeke who were having a deep conversation.

"......look, it's not like I wanted to do it," Zeke says, blatantly. "I just did what was needed to convince the Maleryans that i was loyal to them. If they learned the truth, I never could've brought hope to this island.....none of this is new to you, though. I told you guys the exact same thing when I first got here. Why do you keep asking me about it?"

Stopping in my steps I decided to listen in, "Because I can see that you aren't burdened by a shred of guilt over what you've done," Levi replies, honestly. His eyes darkens in response, glaring dangerously with the light casts a shadow over his brows.  "The fact my wife was harmed during that event at Ragako, is why I'm pissed. She had her life on the line, because you cornered her squad leaving her defenceless once running out of supplies. Against a village of innocent villagers of titans, and now she has their blood on her hands because of you.......tch....I still can't tell if you actually wanna save Eldia, but it's clear that those lives meant nothing to you."

Zeke scoffs slightly, "Doubt you were well liked by the ladies before you met her, cause seriously..considering how you think you know what everyone else is feeling," he mentions, which really made my nerves bundle up.

Stepping forth I approach the two causing Zeke's head to lift, noticing a change in his demeanour.

"Ahhh speak of the devil, we were just talking about you!" Zeke's voice breaks the silence, earning Levi's attention to perk up realising my presence is known. "Seems like your precious wife couldn't stay away, could she?"

Levi turns to me when his eyes slightly widen, looking at the state I was in before standing up walking towards me.

"What is it?"