Don't Die - Levi x Reader {Book 1}

Chapter 7

When the two met up with the rest of the squad, Flagon had a smirk plastered to his face. (Y/N) wanted to stop him before he even started to speak. Whatever he was about to say, it wasn't going to be good.

"We're going to do individual training first. Let's see how fast you'll be titan fodder, rookies." (Y/N) rolled her eyes. Her Captain really was a buffoon sometimes.

"Captain, perhaps we should start with a few minutes of orientation? These three just got their gear. They may need some time to calibrate it." (Y/N) spoke gently. Angering Flagon would only make the situation worse for everyone.

"No, we can do it. We don't need time to calibrate." Farlan spoke up from the edge of the group, a smug smile on his lips.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow, but couldn't help but smile back. This whole situation really was fascinating.

"Well then, the idea is simple. Kill as many dummies as you can by slicing their nape with your blades."

(Y/N) drew her own blades, hoping to give the recruits an idea how to handle them. She didn't know how far their knowledge of 3DMG went.

"Rookies first." (Y/N) eyed the Captain. He was being particularly obnoxious.

The three transfers drew their blades and (Y/N) was grateful that she had given them an example. Isabel and Farlan seemed a bit confused at first, but they quickly adjusted. Levi, on the other hand, didn't even bother to glance at (Y/N). He drew his blades and held them in front of him as a look of disgust crossed his face. His hands fiddled with the handles for a moment before he flipped the swords over, holding them backwards and upside down.

"Hey, that's not how you hold those!" Flagon yipped at Levi upon seeing his stance. (Y/N)'s eyes sparkled at his new way of holding the blades. She noticed Hange doing the same.

"It doesn't matter how I hold them as long as I can kill your precious titans, right?" Levi looked bored.

"W-well..." Flagon's face was flustered.

"Let's just see how it turns out, shall we Captain?" (Y/N) placed a comforting hand on Flagon's shoulder.

He shrugged her off. "Fine. Do what you want." He turned and blasted into the forest, off to find a spot where he could critique Levi's every move.

(Y/N) followed, finding a spot in a nearby tree where she could watch the event. Hange landed next to her, her body radiating excitement.

"The way he holds the blades is so unique! I've never seen anything like it!"

"Hm." (Y/N) gave her a vague response. She was too interested in what was going on below to focus on Hange's words.

Levi fiddled with his blades a bit more, adjusting his grip until it felt natural. When he finally looked up, he found both Isabel and Farlan staring at him expectantly.

"What are you two waiting for? Let's go."

Isabel smirked and shot her gear into the nearest tree, a loud 'yippee!' following behind her.

Farlan shook his head and went after her.

Levi was the last to leave the ground. Just before he shot into the air, he spotted (Y/N) on the branch of a nearby tree. His brows furrowed at the sight of her. What had been that touch earlier? It had felt like flames running over his skin. Not knowing what to make of it, Levi turned away and flew into the trees.

(Y/N)'s face lit up as she watched the new recruits enter the air. They were good. Very good. As good as some of their best soldiers. They moved naturally through the trees and they seemed confident. (Y/N) nearly fell off of her branch as she jumped up and down with excitement.