A Rose In The Storm (Rivamika)

Letters From Mikasa

May 3, 1941

Levi, all is going well here, school continues to go well although I have midterms coming up in a few days, studying is getting intense.  I can't wait to graduate.  Have you heard anything from Hanji or Mike?  

Eren says hi.

So do Sasha and Connie.

Nothing new has really happened at home. I miss you. I love you.

Love Mikasa

May 20, 1941

I'm in London now. We'll, not London specifically, but I can't say exactly where I am.  I just thought I should let you know that I'm okay. I don't know if you'd heard about the bombings in London.  It was a massacre. They're thinking of switching me into the medical unit which I appreciate.  Honestly it's safer, and I feel a lot more useful saving the lives of our men instead of taking the lives of the enemy. You know why. 
Keep your chin up, you'll do well during your tests. I haven't heard from Hanji or Mike.  I don't know if I should be worried. I may try and visit them at bletchley park on a day off.  I will let you know if that happens.
I miss you.  I love you.

Levi

June 20, 1941

I'm done Levi! I finished the year and now I'm back at home for the summer working in a local clinic for a few months before my internship at Stanford, it's almost too thrilling for words! I wish you were here to celebrate with me but it's okay because I know when you read this you will be excited for me!
I guess I forgot to mention that. Actually, if im honest, I've been avoiding writing about it. I've been accepted to finish medical school at Stanford.  I know that it is in California but they have a few other women in the program and I don't know how long you will be gone for. If you come back soon I will transfer to a school closer to you. But you have to understand, and I think you will, that this is a big opportunity for me.
Have they placed you into the medical field as of yet or are you still fighting? My heart would be more at ease if you were in the medical unit. Your skills could also be used much better in you being there, saving lives instead of taking them, as you said.
If you do visit Hanji and Mike give them my love. Give Jean my love as well.
I miss you.  I love you.

Love Mikasa

June 15, 1941

Do not try and revolve your life around mine when  it comes to your education. We will figure it out no matter where we are, these days are a testament to that. I will never let distance determine my love for you in any way. Never worry about that. I am thrilled at you success, your success is mine as well.
I am in the medical unit. It is rewarding as it is grueling. Though I'm not as shocked by these sights as most of the new men are on their first days which shocked the veterans. One of the young doctors ran out of the tent to vomit upon seeing a young man with both legs missing and his chest wide open exposing what should be protected. I know these images may sound disturbing but this is my reality at the moment.
He did not survive as you can imagine.
Jeans  is doing well.  He is handy with a gun, he knows his way around an engine and he can outdrink most everyone here. It's a natural fit for lack of better terms. 
He and I have made some friends. There is a younger nurse named Annie, she's sharp and quick witted, as well as a young man named Phillip who is a softer soul. To have a person like him in the war is curious as he is a borderline pacifist.  But then again who am I to judge.
I went to visit Mike and Hanji but was not allowed entrance into Bletchley. Hanji seemed on edge that I was there but was happy to see me.  She told me that she would explain everything after the war but not now.  She did introduce me to a tall wiry man, a Mr. Alan Turing whom she works with though, quite an interesting man. I didn't get to see Mike though, sadly.
I hope all continues to go well at home for you.
I miss you. I love you.

Levi

July 20, 1941

I want you home Levi. I stare at the clock every day, wondering what you are doing in that moment, hoping that you are all right. I know in my past letters I attempted to be cheerful but on the inside I am breaking apart. My uncle tried to set me up on a date if you can believe it. I would never have imagined that my own family could act so boorish.  I'm so mad right now even just writing about it, they say that I shouldn't have to wait for you, that I'm young and that it wouldn't be the worst decision in the world of I took a step back from our relationship.
But the only reason I am writing you this is to tell you how angry and disgusted I am around the fact that they could tell me these things. I will never stop waiting for you Levi. Though every day is painful and a tear in my heart I eagerly await the day when I can be held in your arms and see your face and hear your voice.
I miss you. I love you.

Love Mikasa

August 5, 1941

Don't listen to them.  They're idiots. 
I too am waiting for the day where I can see you, hold you, kiss you, whisper into your ear how much I love you. Your photograph on my wall is enough and these letters suffice until I can get back home.
Good luck at Stanford this semester, I know you will do great and impress your teachers. 
Everything is going as normal as it can over here.  Jean and I see each other when he is not off on a trip with his brigade. I may be being sent out with him as medical aid on a trip next week but don't worry. Everything will  be all right.
I miss you. I love you.

Levi