Siblings~

Chapter 1: Runaway Children

Eren's POV

Shouts. Yells. Fight everywhere. That's what we always hear every single day. We always hear it, me-second oldest, Erwin-oldest, Armin-third, Mikasa-fourth, and Historia-youngest.

We are a Jeager family. The second richest family in town next to the Ackerman family. But just like any other rich family, we have poor relationship with our parents.

Like I said in the beginning, shouts and yells can be heard. Even in our room. Our parents' arguments are the loudest nightmare we experienced. Dad also often beat us up when not in the mood. It was sad to watch...

When we are eating together, everyone's quiet. You can't even hear mom asking 'how is school?'. It's like we don't know each other. Eating with strangers or something like that..

My oldest brother Erwin had enough and made a plan.. It may lead to the better or worse. No one knows but it doesn't hurt to try.

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That night, we once again heard the argument inside our parents' room. We were used to it so no one really reacts about it anymore. Erwin pushed us gently inside our room and made us sit down on each of our beds.

Locking the door, he looked back at us sighing.

"Okay each of us had enough living in nightmares.", he said as he strokes Historia's head. "I have a plan to stop this."

"Does it involve calling the police?", Armin said, hugging his knees in a corner.

"Not really.", he replied. "All I can think of is... Leave the house..."

"You mean runaway?!", I suddenly shouted.

He showed me the "shush" sign with his fingers near his lips. "Yes...", Erwin said a bit unsure.

All of us went into silence and looked at each other, trying to decide if it's worth a shot. Just then, we all nodded our heads, making our final decisions.

"It's settled then.", Erwin said, taking our bags from the cabinet. "Pack up then."

We all hop off the bed and took our things, stuffing them in the bags. Erwin was there by the door, listening if mom or dad has come out of their room to check on us. They were still arguing. He sighed.

All of us were packed. Erwin walked to us and carried Historia in his arms. "Okay let's go... Quietly"

He opened the door slowly and silently. He let us out first. When we were there near the front door, he silently ran towards us, opening the door, avoiding it to make noise.

He made a gesture to tell us to go out so we obeyed. We looked back and Erwin, with Historia in his arms, went outside, locking the door behind him. He let out a sigh.

"Now we need to look for a place to live for a while.", he muttered a bit unamused with his choices. We headed on the sidewalk slowly, not looking back at our old house. It was a cold night...

I tugged on Erwin's shirt and he looked at me. "Yes?", he said.

"Can I borrow your jacket?", I said softly.

"Oh are you cold?", he said, putting Historia down for a while and taking off his jacket. I nodded. He handed me his jacket and I wore it. It felt warm.

Erwin ruffled my hair. "C'mon.", he said, carrying Historia again and continue to walk. We followed silently.

Erwin's POV

I then felt the coldness of the wind as time pass by. I held Historia close to keep her warm.

Just then, we heard loud siren from a police car coming near us. I turned around seeing them stop by us and go out of the cars, heading towards us.

"Hey hey where are you kids going in the middle of the night?", they said, grabbing us. "Hey you're Jeager's kids. C'mon they'll be worried."

I managed to get free from their grip and grabbed Eren and the others, running away while shouting, "They don't even care!"

We made our way to an alley where they can't find us easily. They went pass our location.

Levi's POV

Walking by, away from home, I saw police cars on the streets. I hid myself.

Are they looking for me?

Then, I heard their conversation. Something about the Jeager kids. They... Ran away? Well that's no surprise. They have the poorest relationship in town. I still hod myself from the police then I heard them say.

"It's like the case of the son of the Ackerman."

"What's the name again of the brat?"

"Levi Ackerman. Went missing for days. Said that he left. Tsk kids these days."

I stayed silent, stopping myself from going to them and explain my reason.

Not like the Jeagers, my family has the best relationship. It's just the habits I hate. I need to stand properly, manners, manners, manners! All I liked from these is cleanliness and that's it! No way I'll go back there just to learn poetry either!

Hearing the police leave the location, I went out of my hiding spot. I looked around and the coast was clear. Walking ahead, I saw signs with "missing" on them. One has my name on it and the others, "Eren, Erwin, Mikasa, Armin and Historia".

So they're the Jeager kids....

Wonder if I meet them on my way. I walked on ahead, looking around the silent street. It was cold. I forgot to take my jacket at home but I don't care anymore.

The streets have been my home for quite a while. I'm used to things now. I don't sleep, or eat if not really necessary. I need to save my money...

I don't miss home...