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5-Where Did The Party Go?

My old aches become new again
My old friends become ex's again

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*One Year Earlier*

"Welcome! Please, make yourselves welcome!" The main man announced, showing his guests into the ballroom. The guests followed in suit of their 'leader'.

"And what might be your names?"

"Elvin Johnson, and this is my assistant; Leroy Anderson." The taller of the two guests said, gesturing towards the smaller when introducing him. The 'leader' nodded and proceeded into the ballroom. He allowed them in, then walked back to the front entrance.

Levi could faintly make out him saying "they're here." to someone or something.

"Remember, darling, we need to get information about The First Interior. Chat them up, flirt about, whatever it takes to get the information. And do not engage with Kenny." Eren said to his partner before walking off towards some friendly looking people.

"Right, stay away from the selfish bastard. Should be easy enough." Levi fixed his mask and went out into the crowd, searching for someone who looked like they had information.

"Hey there, handsome. Wanna dance?" A woman, around the same age as Eren, asked. She was shorter than him, had bleach blonde hair, and crystal blue eyes. She wore a simple dark purple dress that reached the floor, her crooked nose was a key feature. It was the person he was looking for.

"How could I say no to such a beautiful lady?" Eren teased, taking her hand and winking. She sent him a devious smile and clasped her hand in his.

"So, what's your name handsome?" She asked, putting her hands on his shoulders, swaying to the music.

"The names Elvin, and yours?" It was Annie Leonhart, she was notorious for pulling classic stunts like this one.

"Angelica Leon, but call me Angel." She was anything but an angel, but if that's how she wants to play, then so will Eren.

"So, what is a beautiful woman like yourself doing here? It's a criminals ball, surely you stay out of that sort of trouble." He said, a smirk playing on his lips. If he was going to act like he was interested in her, he had to really play the part.

"Well, if you must know, I'm a part of the First Interior. What about you, love?" Eren almost grimaced, but stopped himself when realizing she was giving away valuable information. Must be intoxicated, he thought.

"I'm a part of a German Mafia, known as the Survey Corps. We're not very well known, but we have a lot of respect with the German political leaders." Eren said, making up a story as he went. He only hoped Levi was having the same luck as he was.

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"What's a girl like me gotta do to get a guy like you?" A voice spoke up from behind Levi. He turned and saw a lady, about the same height as him. She had long brown hair and deep brown eyes. A red dress suited her dark skin tone, accompanied by the sassy attitude she gave off. Levi knew she could give the information he needed.

"A lot, really. But first, you have to tell me your name." Levi said casually, like he got this question all the time. Which wasn't a lie, nor was it the truth. It's like that middle line most people cross at some point in their lives.

"The names Danica, and yours sugar?" She asked, giving him an alluring smile. If only he wasn't already taken.

"Leroy. So tell me, ma'am, where do you come from?" He said bluntly, getting straight to the point.

"I'm one of the lower ranks of the First Interior, you know them right?" Levi nodded, hell yeah I know them. I'm close with your leader.

"I'm from a mafia from France, known as The Giants." Levi said, remembering his basic knowledge of well known mafias from around the world.

"Well damn, didn't know you were that important. Makes it all the better killing you, Levi Ackerman."

"Was the name that obvious?" He mumbled, question his fake alias.

"Afraid so, sugar." She said, looking over to where a tall man was walking towards them.

"Yo, Levi! Still as short as evah, I see." His thick southern accent was beyond recognizable. It was a statement that Kenny Ackerman meant business.

"It be best for you and him," Kenny pointed at Eren, who was trapped in a hold by some blonde chick. "To leave these parts before anything gets worse. I liked you, Levi. Shure would be a waste to seya die." He said, whipping out his handgun and pointing it straight at Eren. On instinct, Eren took a blade out of his sleeve and sliced the woman's hand, making her drop him.

"Dammit, Levi! I said Not to engage with Kenny! And you did just that!" Eren yelled, backing towards Levi.

The boys stood back, Eren pulling out another knife and Levi a gun.

"I see ya gave ya boy-toy here yur knife. Shure woulda liked to see ya use it on me." He said, before firing aimlessly into the crowd. Screams started coming from people, everyone flooding out.

"Until next time, Levi."

"Same to you, Kenny."