Fight for Love (Attack on Titan/SnK fan fiction)

Fight for Love: Chapter 8

*DREAM*

I'm running, the trees flashing by me in a huge blur. My heart is pounding in my ears and I can feel something running behind me. I look over my shoulder but, I can't see anything, all I can do is hear its gigantic footsteps.
I turn my attention back to the trail I'm running down, to see a light directly ahead. My feet slap harder against the uneven ground as I urge my body to move faster. The footsteps are getting closer I can practically feel it's hungry breath on my back. My eyes widen with pure fear and my body leaps into the bright light.
I stumble into a clearing in the middle of the woods, my eyes widen at the sight. The trees around me that was so full of life seconds before, turn gray and the green leaves turn to dust; as soon as my foot touches the luscious green grass it turns brown and the entire clearing reeks of nothing but death.
I see a movement in the shadows on the other side of the field. My father steps out of the shadows his green eyes lock on my fear stricken face. He seems disgusted, he crosses his arms over his chest and glares.
I step toward him,"Daddy.." I hear my voice shaking.
He narrows his eyes,"You weren't fast enough, Sakura." His voice is steely, cold.
I take another step,"Daddy, please." Tears begin to stream down my face.
"You didn't train hard enough, Sakura."
My body begins to shake when I feel it's presence behind me.
"You'll never be strong enough."
Erwin and Levi materializes out of the shadows to stand next to my father,"You'll never be fast enough." They speak in unison their voices cold and unforgiving.
It bends down and scoops me up in its hand. A scream rips up my throat as I'm lifted into the air,"Erwin please! Save me!"
His blue eyes look on completely cold and stab through me,"No one can save you Sakura,"I flinch at his words,"Only you can save yourself."
"Please!" I scream my throat closing up with tears,"Please..." I sob as I pound into the titans hand my attempts futile. The Titan opens it's mouth entirely ready to eat me whole.

*END OF DREAM*

I jerk up in my bed my breaths coming out in pants and my body is coated in a cold sweat. My body is shaking terribly and won't stop. My throat feels scratchy easily noticeable that I have been screaming. I flinch at the thought of waking people up in the middle of the night.
I desperately try to calm my breathing to no avail. What the fuck?! What kind of dream was that? Where did it come from?! With a shaking breath I decide I need a cold shower. It will calm me down at least it better or I swear! I will NEVER sleep again! With shaking hands I throw my sheets off my body and stumble to the bathroom.
Even after an ice cold shower my heart still won't calm down and my hands still have a slight tremor. I pull out a new uniform and slip it on as quickly and quietly as I can. Training that's exactly what I need it will keep my mind and body busy. With a new resolve in mind I quickly find my empty water bottle and lock my door behind me.
My footfalls echo through the empty hallways and I can't help but flinch every time I hear it.
'You weren't fast enough, Sakura.'
My fathers words echo through my mind causing my eyesight to waver, I lean against the wall for support. Stop! I shake my head focusing on my breathing and the ground in between my feet. Once my breathing is under control I shove off the wall and, with a brisk pace, walk to the mess hall where I will fill my water bottle.
I'm surprised to find Erwin Smith sitting all lonesome in the far corner of the mess hall. His eyes snap up at my arrival and surprise is clear on his face. I avoid his gaze knowing I can't face him. Not now. My breathing turns shallow as the memory of his cold eyes and voice runs through my mind. I'm still slightly confused on WHY that nightmare showed up when it did. The nightmare...it affected me.. I sure as hell don't like that I can't look at Erwin without my heart about to jump off a cliff.
I keep my eyes locked on the mostly empty buffet table the only thing sitting there is a couple pitchers of water and a steaming pot of coffee. I set my water bottle next to the cool pitcher of water. I make a move to pick up the pitcher and freeze my eyes locked on my shaking hand. Calm down. It was just a dream. Just a dream. From behind me I hear the sound of a chair scraping against the ground and instantly grow tense. 'Don't come over here. Please!'
Hastily I pick up the pitcher and begin pouring water into the water bottle. I can feel his presence behind me, watching my hands shake as I screw the lid back on.
"Sakura?" Erwin is right behind me. His breath brushing against the back of my neck.
I flinch,"Yes, sir?" My voice is shaking.
"Why are you up so early?"
"Getting an early start sir."
"Two hours before you have to wake up?" His voice is soft filled with concern.
"Yes, sir."
He turns me around so I'm facing him, I keep my eyes locked on the ground,"Is something wrong?"
"No sir." My voice cracks.
He takes my chin in between his fore finger and thumb and tilts my face up so I'm forced to look at him.
His eyes are filled with nothing but concern and he searches my eyes. I can't stop seeing his ice cold eyes staring at me. I can't stop hearing him say such heartless things.
'You'll never be strong enough.'
I flinch and clutch the counter tightly in my hands.
'You'll never fast enough.'
Black dots dance in my field of vision blurring out Erwin's kind eyes.
'You didn't train hard enough, Sakura.'
My knees turn to jelly and my legs can no longer hold my weight. I sag against the counter clutching it tightly in my hands while trying desperately to keep myself under control.
"Sakura!" Erwin's voice sounds so distant,"Sakura!"
He shakes my shoulders and slowly I come to, my eyes focus on his worry etched face. He reaches up and takes my cheeks in his hands.
"Tell me what's wrong."
I take a deep breath,"I-I can't not right now."
He rests his forehead against mine,"When?"
"I don't know."
Our noses are brushing now,"Please, tell me what's wrong," he takes a deep breath,"Maybe I can help."
I shake my head,"I'm sorry Erwin." I pick up my water bottle and step around him,"You can't help me."
I walk out of the room tightly clutching the water bottle in my fist as I make my way through the empty halls and out of the HQ.
The training grounds has a misty morning haze settled over it giving the early morning a refreshing feel. Dew sticks to my eyelashes and cheeks making my face damp. With a slightly shaking hand I swipe at my cheeks. I walk through the dew misted grass toward the middle of the training grounds my body now craving the pain that comes along with training.
I drop my water bottle onto the ground and begin stretching my muscles. Turning them from there tense state to a more fluid condition. I slide into my fighting stance one foot back for offense and my fists raised for defense. I count off ten seconds into my head then lunge forward switching into my favorite fighting technique.
My body is a flurry of well aimed kicks and extremely vital punches that rain down on my imaginary opponent. I keep my eyes locked on the air in front of me not noticing that as I fight the HQ is slowly waking up around me. The morning haze subsides with the rising morning sun, the dew evaporates off the grass. Squad leaders have already woken and some of them are already jogging around the grounds preparing themselves for the training that is coming.
Sweat drips down into my eyes as I prepare myself for the finishing move. I take a couple steps back ignoring the eyes that are plastered to me. I dash forward and leap into the air kicking my left foot outwards as I spiral to the ground. I land on my feet and with a huff whirl around to snatch up my water bottle.
I squirt water in my mouth as I make my way out of the training grounds toward the courtyard. My training doesn't start for at least another hour and a half so deciding I will relax a little bit I plop down on a bench and stare up at the sky.

"As you all know today we are training in hand to hand combat." Corporal Levi stands in front of the five of us his steel gray eyes running over us coldly,"I will split you up into groups of two and for the next three hours you will fight your partner."
His eyes land on the light red hair girl and the blonde boy,"Petra and Eldo."
His eyes rest on a dark haired boy and another blonde hair boy,"Gunther and Oluo."
"But, sir," Petra says at my side,"What about-"
Levi's eyes land on me,"Sakura and myself."
Petra inhales sharply in between her teeth,"Sakura be careful." She turns toward me,"He can hurt you badly."
"Yes, I know all to well what he is capable of doing."
She blinks in surprise,"How?"
Levi continues to look at me then with a huff he turns on his heel and walks to the center of the grounds. I glance at Petra,"Because I know."
Levi is already standing there waiting impatiently for me. I stop in front of him and cock my head observing.
"I bet you feel fucking lucky that the Commander is here to watch you."
"Not at all, sir."
He snickers and slides into his fighting stance I follow his lead and slide into my own.
"Hopefully, now your not as fucking clumsy as you once was."
I smirk,"Don't underestimate me."
He leans forward,"You're being underestimated."
He lunges forward his fists flying for every opening he can get. I narrow my eyes in concentration and block everyone of his punches. My hands matching his punch step for step. He takes a step back and quickly hits me in the side. A gasp of pain escapes my lips as I stumble backwards and out of his reach.
I quickly regain my composure and lunge at him. My fists and kicks are easily blocked as expected, he shoves my backward. I duck underneath a well aimed punch and spin around behind him, hitting him in the kidney as I go, he whirls around his hand claps down on my shoulder and flings me backwards.
"You have to do better than that."
I roll a couple feet spluttering up dust and dirt. I blink away the dust that was in my eyes and look up at Levi who is now standing over me. He brings up his foot to kick me and quickly I roll around him and wrap my hand around his left leg at the same time that I jerk on his leg I jump to my feet.
He spins around in the air and kicks me in the chest yet again sending me back a couple steps. I spin around another kick and punch him in the stomach. He goes to shove me back again but, I wrap my hands around his wrists. I smirk and drop to the ground, sliding in between his legs making sure that he is following right behind. As soon as he hits the ground I flip backwards and land on his chest his hands pinned above his head.
"Told you not to underestimate me."
He scowls,"Let me up ass wipe."
I smirk and hop off him,"There, happy?"
He continues to scowl at me,"Levi."
I whirl around Erwin is standing behind me a smirk on his lips and his sleeves rolled up,"Since she is obviously to much of a challenge for you I will take over."
I narrow my eyes,"What? This is my squad to train, Erwin." Levi says.
Erwin smirks,"That's an order, Levi."
Levi growls in aggravation his eyes narrowed more than usual, he glares at Erwin then turns on his heel and leaves the training grounds.
"Wait,"I point at Erwin,"What was that?"
"That was me dismissing Levi so I can fight you." He slides into his fighting stance but, I continue to stand straight.
"Why?"
He sighs and lowers his fists,"Because if I win you have to tell me what's wrong."
I raise an eyebrow trying to hide my panic,"What makes you think I agree to those terms?"
He lunges forward and before I have time to react snatches my hand in his,"Mostly because we are shaking on it now."
I narrow my eyes and growl,"Fine, but if I win you'll drop it."
He smirks and pulls back sliding into his fighting stance,"You won't win."
I slide into my own fighting stance and tell him the same thing I told Levi,"Don't underestimate me."
The fight began.

----A/N-----
BA BA BAAAAA! That nightmare though bro! Alright I have to give myself a pat on the back mostly because I stayed up all night writing this because I'm excited! Okay I really want you guys to guess who will win! Will it be Erwin? Or Sakura?
Hmm?
HMMM?
Will Erwin find out about the nightmare? OR NAH?!
Okay that nightmare came out of nowhere! Right? Can you guess what it is meant for? If you can the next chapter will be dedicated to you! Don't forget press to press the little star and comment!!