Tale of Two Tails

Chapter 11

Eren was more then happy to have someone to talk to around the castle with Armin being there. This also meant he now had a routine that kept him from getting bored. He'd wake up under Levi's blankets and got his own little bowl of fruit in the morning, then went on cleaning Levi's room. He'd eat lunch with Mikasa, and hang out with her and Armin in the afternoon, he ate supper with Armin, then would return with Levi to his room, do a bit of before bed cleaning before curling up under Levi's blankets.

Eren was a very happy fox, but he would be changing into his human form soon. He talked to Mikasa and Armin about it frequently, and the two would help him out by talking to Levi about how he'd react in certain situations. Levi would obviously confide in his sister before Armin, but he learned to trust the Kitsune much quicker then most of the others in the castle.

"So, have you dreamed about Eren lately?" Mikasa asked while sitting in Armin's room with said Kitsune, Levi, and Eren. Armin cocked his head.

"You dream about your guardian?" Armin asked, perfectly faking confusion. Levi shook his head quickly.

"No!" The prince said, glaring at Mikasa slightly.

"No, his dream husband's name is Eren." Mikasa said.

"Mikasa!" Levi snapped out. But Mikasa shrugged.

"What? Armin is trustworthy isn't he? He's been here for two weeks and has proven that he doesn't mean us harm."

"He doesn't need to know everything about me though!"

"As Eren's previous caretaker, I deserve to know about his ward. Eren had never warmed up to anyone as quickly as you, My Lord."

"But knowing that I'd prefer a man to warm my bed then a women is none of your concern." Levi seethed. Eren's tails quivered, and once Levi noticed, he took a deep, calming breath. "Sorry Eren, I didn't mean to frighten you." The brown fox nodded.

"He is the ideal mate." Armin said in the demonic tongue. Eren looked down at his paws. "So Levi, what does this dream mate look like?"

"Mate?" Levi asked. Armin cocked his head before recognition lit up his eyes.

"Oh right, sorry. Mate is the demon equivalent of a husband or wife, considering most of us have animal characteristics." The blond kitsune explained, flicking the tips of his tails and ears for empathise. "We usually follow their habits. Not all do though." Levi nodded slowly, as did Mikasa, before Armin continued. "And what does your dream husband look like?" Levi crossed his arms.

"I don't see how-" Levi began.

"He's taller than Levi-" Mikasa began at the same time, only to be cut off by Levi.

"Mikasa!"

"What? He wants to know. I don't see why he shouldn't." Mikasa said with a small shrug.

"Since when did you tell everyone what I told you?"

"Since Armin and Eren." Mikasa deadpanned. "I see no reason not to trust them. I also share my secrets with them, and if you are to be the emperor one day and unite demons and humans, shouldn't you befriend them."

"They don't need to know about my love life though." Mikasa shrugged as she turned back to Armin.

"He also has caramel skin, brown shaggy hair, and bright golden eyes. Think of it this way, human version of fox Eren." Mikasa said, causing Levi to just give up considering he's lost already. Armin then nodded.

"That's intriguing." The blond said. "And what is he wearing?"

"Robes similar to yours but with a red fire design instead." Levi said, deciding he might as well give SOMETHING willingly. Armin nodded slowly.

"I see. But you know..." Eren growled in warning. "Well, you'll find out soon enough." Levi quirked an eyebrow. "Oh, look at the time, it's time for you to leave. The emperor doesn't want any humans in my room when the sun sets. He thinks I'm going to fornicate the life out of you." And he pushed the two siblings and Eren out. "Oh and Mikasa, it's the new moon tonight, be careful." She nodded and Eren froze. He had completely forgotten about that! He was to reveal himself to Levi, tonight. Not just tonight, but within only a few hours.

"What's the big deal with the new moon?" Levi asked. Mikasa shrugged as she walked away, but not without throwing a knowing glance to Eren. The fox whimpered quietly as he headed to Levi's room with him.

He sat on the porch looking out to the garden as it darkened, no moon to light it up. He sighed. Eren wasn't sure he was ready for this, or if Levi could handle this. But he had promised himself, Mikasa, and Armin that it would happen tonight.

"Eren, you okay?" Levi asked as he finished setting up his bed. Eren let out another sigh as he jumped down to the dirt.

I have to show you something... but I don't know how you'll respond.

"You don't have a vixen hidden under my porch that's pregnant with your kits, do you?" Eren quickly shook his head, writing a new message.

Hell no! I like men! Levi stared at that message for a few seconds before speaking.

"You like male foxes?" Eren shook his head again.

No, I mean men... like you. Eren wrote the last two words slowly, not turning to look at Levi's face.

"Don't really get it. But I'm not fucking an animal, sorry." Eren sighed.

I'm not an animal Levi. Levi scoffed.

"Then what are you?"

A demon. He heard Levi's breath hitch.

"What?" Eren took a deep breath before he allowed himself to shift into his human form. His fur disappeared and seemed to be replaced with white robes. His caramel skin showing and his fox ears and tails twitching slightly with his heightened powers radiating from his body. When he opened his eyes, he had to look down slightly to see Levi, who looked completely shocked.

"I'm a Fire Kitsune." Eren said, his voice smooth and low, but still nervous.

"You've got to be fucking kidding me."