Eremika Week 2018

The Frontlines

Eremika Week Day 3: Honeymoon/Wedding Night/Protection

Rating: G

Eren has always kept the ones he's held close to him away from the frontlines, especially her.

Just a little drabble for today! Don't worry, I have lots of long fics coming up, but I needed a break by writing a little quickie. This fic is inspired by Chapter 108 (no manga spoilers). Set in canon-verse, though at what time this occurs is up to you :)

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The deafening alarm cries out as battle nears. Through the rapid footsteps, crowded hallways, and shouts of orders, Eren Jaeger marches against the massive crowd, his footsteps barely audible with the loud chaos of an approaching fight. He clenches one of his hands into a fist, mentally preparing himself for the task at hand when a figure pushes through the crowd toward him.

He can barely hear her calling for him through the blaring alarm.

It is only when a hand grasps his arm that he turns around, staring at the ravenette. With a fist held firmly against her chest, she stares at him with a burning intensity.

I'll protect you.

Though she doesn't speak, Eren knows already this is what she intends.

The brunet smirks. Since the day he saved her, she has dedicated herself to him, more than anyone else. With every battle and his every insistence that she leave him be, she continues to stay by his side, endangering herself for his sake. But not this time around.

"Go to your commanding officer," he instructs.

Mikasa shakes her head.

"Do you have any idea how much danger you'll be in?" he adds, feeling his patience begin to flicker. She's stubborn, just like him.

"I'm going to keep you safe," she urges.

The blaring alarm finally ends its shrill cries. Eren's ears still ring even with the sound's absence. Only the clacking of soldiers' shoes against the tile creates noise now.

Eren's hands reach forward to grasp onto her shoulders. Mikasa gasps in surprise as he grips tightly.

"Go...now," he hisses.

Mikasa opens her mouth to protest, then shuts it as Captain Levi approaches. Based on his narrowed eyes and slow, yet forceful movements, Eren can tell he is about ready to snap.

"Jaeger, get to your position," he growls.

Eren slowly begins to release his grip on Mikasa's shoulders. She reaches up to rub them as he removes his hands altogether.

"Will you make sure she stays where she is?" Eren asks, watching her avoid eye contact with him as he looks her way.

"Eren," Mikasa begins, interrupted as Levi tightly grips onto her own arm. His action is confirmation enough that she will keep out of any trouble.

"This way, soldier," the captain sneers.

Mikasa squirms in his grip. She turns her head back, staring hopelessly at Eren, but he can only stand and watch, letting out deep breaths of relief as she is pulled further and further away from him.

"Eren!" she calls desperately.

He sneaks one last look at her frustrated figure before turning around. The hall is empty now. Silence engulfs him.

While Mikasa is sure to be furious with him when the day is done, he breathes easier knowing she won't be following him. Eren can't afford to have her following him to the frontlines these days. Not when he's only just come to realize how much he cares for her.