Remembrance ; Levi

C. 31 | Sunlit

[ Contains profanity ]

Early in the morning, you were given a stale piece of bread. Almost exactly after you had finished the last crumb, you were hoisted onto your feet.

And dragged into a bright, bright room.

"(Y/N). Do you know why you're here?"

You raised your head, ignoring the men that were binding your hands to a post. Squinting and struggling to your feet, you could make out a young man dressed in white.

Someone who did not look like the man who had dealt with Eren in court, at all. You only knew from his stories.

"This is...the court room, isn't it?" You tilted your head to avoid the sunlight filtering straight into your eyes.

"This is where Eren got beat up." You murmured to yourself, still in a dream-like state. You could feel a gun touching your back.

Out of the corner of your eye, you could see two men behind you- their guns cocked and ready. "Answer his question." The first answered, gruffly.

You couldn't help but laugh. "I have no idea what I'm doing here." Your laughs echoed throughout the silent hall.

"...assaulting of two Military Police members."

You had tuned him out, but perked when he mentioned the Military Police members. "The two men that were assaulting an innocent girl?"

Sighing, you shook your head. "They couldn't even keep it in their pants." You heard a few snickers. "Silence!"

You turned to your left, ignoring the cry.

Almost instantly, your eyes widened. 'They're here...' You avoided their sharp gazes. Erwin, Hanji, the younger ones...and Levi.

Levi seemed to have an aura darker than usual.

You turned to your right. You couldn't recognize any faces, but by the badge on their shirts, you easily realized they were the Military Police.

"You bitch! You assaulted me!"

Murmurs arose from the left.

You turned right, at the familiar and very somber voice. "Ah. It's you." You greeted the man who you could only recognize as the man you had 'assaulted.'

"They were assaulting a female, you say?"

"Yes."

Hushed voices and laughs arose, again.

"Listen to this girl talk, all high and mighty, honestly-"

Your jaw tightened when you heard them speak. "At least I'm not a piece of shit that sits around, drinking beer and hitting on women!"

"What the-? Shut up, you!" They guffawed. The judge ignored it all, as he just stared at you intently. "What?" Your eyes narrowed as you caught him.

"You saw you're innocent, yet everything else about you say the opposite."

"Fuck you." You spit out, without hesitation. "Go away, leave me alone. I'm not even supposed to be here, today. I'm supposed to be at the headquarters, making myself useful."

"I think I was supposed to clean the bathrooms today, actually. So never mind- thank you for this. Perfect timing, honestly."

"What the hell is she even talking about?"

"I would appreciate it if you could all just release me tomorrow or something," you gave them a wry smile. "Because, honestly, I don't want to clean that thing that we call the bathroom."

"So is she guilty or not!?"

"Hey! Don't interrupt me," you threw the crowd a glare.

"She does seem guilty, doesn't she?" The judge muttered to himself.

A sudden realization dawned on you, shutting you up about your stupid bathroom cleaning. They wouldn't believe anything you said. Because you were from the Survey Corps.

And they- the high and 'mighty' Military Police.

"Your honor- if I may, look at these wounds!" The man cried. "She attacked me!" His partner, the one that had fallen to the ground, drunk nodded.

"I was there! I saw everything." He confirmed. Then, turning to you and pointing a finger your way, he declared, "she is a dangerous being!"

"Fuck you?" You muttered under your breath- confused.

You could feel another stab from the men with the guns. "Swearing at the Military Police?"

The young man slammed his hammer into the desk. "Order!" He looked down at you. "You dared to also swear multiple times during this serious operation?"

You wanted to slap the stupid smirks off the people standing with the Military Police. "If I so dare to speak," you started, sarcastically, "why would I assault you?"

The men glared at you.

"B-because!"

"This is pointless." You turned to your left, your hair whipping your face as you heard his voice. 'Levi...' He clenched his jaw. "I'm leaving." You could hear him mutter.

'What? Oh, okay, come back for me tomorrow- where are you going!?'

"Enough! The verdict of this case is-"

"I saw it all." A quiet voice spoke up. "I saw them molesting a young girl- no older then about sixteen." You watched as a young man step out into the sunlight.

This young man had light brown hair and lovely pale eyes that carried a playful twinkle. His Japanese carried a small accent, and he wore an expression of amusement.

He smiled, and spoke in perfect English. "She is not guilty."

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Surprisingly, some time later, you found yourself free to go. After the young man had supplied sturdy evidence- piece by piece, all perfectly right.

He countered the other's accusations, returning crude talk like no tomorrow.

How he had obtained his information, you had no idea. But you were grateful he helped you.

Eventually, the case was closed- you were deemed innocent. Reluctantly, they had let you go.

Now, the court room was loud as everyone filtered outside. As you were freed from your ties, you searched for the man.

"Oh!" You were startled when you found him looking straight at you. You hurried towards him. "Um...thank you," you smiled.

He had a look of confusion, but quickly blinked it away. "It wasn't really fair." He said, giving you a warm smile. "You're welcome."

"What's your name?" You tilted your head as you studied him. A look of surprise came over him.

"Oh, sorry! I didn't introduce myself yet...I'm Asuka." He said, quickly. "And you are...?"

"I'm (Y/N)." You nodded, slightly with a smile.

"(Y/N)!"

You could hear Levi call your name.

"I...I need to go." You turned to him with an apologetic look. "Thank you again." You smiled, before hurrying back to Levi.

When you neared him, he looked a bit flustered, and wasn't looking your way. You walked to him, quietly as everyone was still loudly filing out.

"Levi."

You swore you could see his shoulders relax and he turned. Out of character, he grabbed your arm tightly.

"What were you thinking?" He hissed. "I leave you alone for one day- and look at all the mess you get yourself into!"

You sulked at his scolding. "I-I'm sorry! I thought you lef-"

He sighed. "Don't do this again, you fucking brat." He flicked your forehead. Your hands immediately flew to cover your forehead.

"Ow, Levi! What the heck?!"