Importance of My Love (Shingeki No Kyojin) *Completed*

Silent Goodbyes: The Child of The Scouts

Levi's POV

It might have been a few hours later, when I realized Jordan wouldn't be with us anymore.

It killed me inside just to think of that... I probably cried ever since I found his body.

Sora hasn't spoken a word. She witnessed the whole thing, while she was on the brink of death. Luckily she wasn't injured to an extent as to where she would have to get a bunch of tests done. However, she was still left with her older injuries and was still in pain. She has been through way too much in her life... I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't talk for a few days...

Jordan's body was taken away, and the infirmary wing of HQ was destroyed. He have a smaller facility so we will have to live on that.

I followed Hanji and the other men to where they took Jordan. They laid him on a wooden board and were getting ready to cover him in a field of what seemed to be flowers. The same field Jordan used to play in as a kid behind our house... They decided to give me some time with him. He other men walked off and Hanji went to get Sora who was with Eren and Mikasa.

I kneel down and stare at Jordan's pale face. His eyes were left open and the smile was still marked on his face. Immediately, I begin to sob.

"Jordan... You were such a great kid. You wouldn't yell at anyone. You always cheered Sora and I up when we were sad. And I have to thank you for that. I thank you for being my son... Our son... I am proud to be your father and I just... Wasn't expecting you to go so suddenly... You were being who you are and trying to help Sora right? I don't blame you. I swear I will kill Erwin... I'm sure he is the one who did this to you..."

After a few minutes... My mind begins to recap many memories of Jordan...

I remember when I taught him how to play piano. He was much better than I was and it was one of his favorite pass times.

I remember how he used to make Sora and I little presents from time to time. Even if it was a bunch of small flowers, or a drawing, we were always happy how he was considerate and caring.

I remember when he made me a small figurine of a dog. He complained and complained about wanting one but I wouldn't say yes... Then one day, I got him a dog.

I even remember the day he was born. He cried a lot... he wined and screamed. But he was still a great child. he put Sora and I in front of everything and everyone else. Up until his last breath...

"Jordan..." I say as I look up at the sky. "Thank you for being with us..."

And for the first time in a while, I smile...

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The burial wasn't as easy as I thought... After Sora silently said her goodbyes, as well as everyone else, he was placed in a hole in the flower field where the tree stood about 5 minutes away from our house. The tree was an old willow tree. Sora would read Jordan stories and I always sat with them, listening to Sora's voice.

Hanji stands before the grave and she knows neither myself or Sora wants to talk about how we feel. So she decides to stand in our place.

"Jordan Ackerman was a very kind young man. He always put others in front of him, and cared about everyone. Especially his parents, Levi, and Sora Ackerman. We all loved him and we treated him just as anyone else would treat him. An equal. We watched him grow up. Not many Scouts have children, so we would be proud to call him, 'Child of the Scouts'. Thank you Jordan. If you are listening, we all give our sincerest thanks. Rest in Peace kiddo."

He is covered in dirt and eventually, everyone decided, including Sora and I, plant a flower. Within a few months, near his birthday, the flowers will be fully bloomed.

After everyone left Sora and I remained sitting in front of Jordan's grave. I held her in my arms as she cries. I stroke her hair add lean on her head.

"It's been a while since we have been like this..." I mutter. Sora doesn't say anything still. "I don't blame you for not talking. What you witnessed was terrible and I never wanted you to be unhappy. You went through so much in your life. You've lost many important people in your life. I wanted to protect any possible wishes that you had. I will, until the day I die. But I don't want you to be sad anymore."

I lightly lift her head with her chin resting bellow my 2 fingers. I slowly bring her in for a kiss. It indeed has been a while since we have kissed but...

When we pull away, I smile and rest my forehead on hers. "I will always be with you. Don't cry. Smile for me once again."