In The Eyes of A Stranger [Levi Ackerman x Reader]

Chapter 1: Behind the Facade

Hello, my fellow Levi stans! I hope you enjoy this book I am writing as an adult that has loved Levi her whole life. Since Attack on Titan is over, all the talk and publicity about it brings back all my inspiration I had when I was younger watching the show and writing other anime fanfiction books. So, this is really just for me and whoever else is interested in the story that will play out. :) Anyway, I'm here to tell you guys that there WILL be smut in this book, just a forewarning for anyone who doesn't like that stuff. For my people that do... I hope you enjoy, thanks for reading!

~SHINGEKIMIKASA

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 As I stood before the imposing gates of the Cadet Corps, my heart pounded in my chest like a drumbeat, echoing the words of my father, spoken on the day our village was ravaged by Titans: "The only way to change our fate is to take up arms and fight." Five years had passed since that fateful day, and now, I was about to embark on a journey that would either redeem humanity or consume me whole.

My name is (Y/N), and I was born to survive. Within every fiber of my being, I've longed to join the Scout Regiment, to stand alongside the bravest warrior's humanity has to offer. The stories of Captain Levi Ackerman's unwavering resolve and unrelenting prowess on the battlefield have inspired me since I was a child, his name etched in my mind like a beacon of hope.

Today, I take my first step toward realizing that dream. Today, I enlist in the Cadet Corps.

As I marched through the gates, the stern faces of veteran cadets and instructors greeted me, their eyes seeming to bore into my very soul. I knew the trials ahead would be brutal, the training unforgiving. But I was ready. For I had made a vow to myself... To honor the memories of those lost, to protect those still living, and perhaps, just perhaps, to earn the respect of he captain who had become my guiding light in a world shrouded in darkness. 

Little did I know, the shadows that lurked beyond the walls were only the beginning. The true test of my resolve, my courage, and my conviction was yet to come. 

The only problem was... I would probably fail the tests.

I feel that way, driven and confident on the inside, but truly I'm really shy. I consistently find myself torn between standing up for myself and maintaining harmony with those around me. My tendency to prioritize others' needs over my own has led to a pattern of self-doubt and uncertainty.

Even so, I am still dedicated to my commitment to my values and goals. I will face each new obstacle, and try my best to find my voice and assert my place in the world.