Tied by fate ~ Ereri / Riren {Omegaverse}

60. Doing the devil's dirty work.

Not proof read :)

Third person ;
"Levi...it was grisha, I saw him, how could he possibly be your father? Wait, are we relat-,"

Levi's eyes widened before he chuckled and interrupted Eren.

"No! God no! The one thing my father never learned, not even the devil can mask his scent from the demon hound."

There was a short silence between the two. Eren was trying to understand what Levi had meant by "his father" and "the devil". Then it clicked.

"Devil? As in... Lucifer? Ruler of realms... destroyer of realms. Father to the demon child..."

Levi sighed, disappointed that even Eren knew of the rumours about him. He hated being known as the 'demon child'. He liked to believe he was a good person. Sure he's killed, but it was to protect people. He's ruthless, but again because he wants to protect people. The thought always played in his mind. Am I a good person? Am I just fated to be the bad guy? Is Eren only with me because he's my mate and he doesn't want to go through the pain of rejection?

"Do you think I'm a good person?"

Eren was a bit stunned by Levi's sudden question, but didn't hesitate to answer.

"Anyone who has the capacity for love is a good person."

Levi smiles at Eren's reply. But he still doubted himself. He was bad. Before he met Eren. What would happen if he lost Eren?

But he couldn't worry about his doubt right now. They had more important things to be tackling. Like saving his mate from death, again.

"What does it mean Levi? What happens if he kills me?"

"You're my biggest weakness. The devil should have no weakness. Get rid of you and I become ruthless and careless. I become the old me. I become the devil everyone fears. I'm expected to be the cruelest leader yet. Destroyer of all realms. Ruler of one."

Eren felt his eyes begin to water. He didn't want to be a weakness for Levi - he wanted to be his strength. He hated the fact that being Levi's mate meant there was an automatic target on his back. He was beginning to doubt his role as angel hound. Could he really stop Levi when he becomes the ruthless destroyer? Can good really beat evil? Could Eren beat Levi? Why should two people who love eachother so much, have to give that up for the world. The one thing that brought all this pain in the first place.

In that moment, there was only one solution Eren could think of. "W-we have to end this." Levi let go of Eren's hand, stepping back slightly. "You don't love me anymore, do you?"

Eren bit his lip, holding back the tears that threatened to fall from his eyes. "No."

Levi looked away slightly, not being able to look the omega in the eyes. His heart wrenched at the one word Eren had spoken. After everything, it was suddenly over. His whole reality had been shattered, leaving only the broken pieces left. What happened to always being together? What happened to their love? He said nothing, just walking out of the kitchen and slamming the door as he left the castle. A heart wrenching howl was heard in the distance, sending a sharp pain straight to Eren's heart.

Eren dropped to his knees as Levi left, cupping his face in his hands and letting the tears fall. He cried. And cried.

"How does it feel to do the devil's dirty work, angel?"

The angel stood up, refusing to look at Lucifer. "Why don't my abilities work on you? Why couldn't I identify you?" Lucifer rolled his eyes at the questions. "I'm the devil Eren, not even your silly little powers can work on me." He poked Eren in the chest on the word "your", and disappeared in a cloud of smoke after answering. His identifying may not work on the devil... but Eren's the angel hound. His purpose is to protect the world by ending the reign of the devils...

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Levi ran and ran, transforming into his true form deep in the woods. He hunted. He killed. He howled. He let out every ounce of anger and rage within him, leaving only the pain to remain.

"You are never to grow close to someone, son. A friend is a weakness. Someone to protect is a weakness. Why?"

"Your focus is not on yourself. You cannot use your full power for yourself."

"Good job, Son. I'm so proud of you. You'll be the greatest ruler of hell yet."

Levi reflected on this moment from his childhood, beginning to believe his father was right. Caring is a weakness. It alters your focus. Levi wanted to be at full potential. He'd reached his breaking point already - he had nothing left to lose.

He looked up, knowing he was watching.

"I'm ready, father. Caring is weak. I don't care."