Chained (Ereri AU Sequel)

A Price to Pay

Levi and Eren strolled leisurely hand in hand through the breathtaking scenery.

'Eren could turn any hell into heaven, just by being here.' Levi thought as he felt a tear trickle down his cheek, stuffing the urge to crush his partner in a hug.

Suddenly, Levi tore his hand away and they shot to his head. Eyes widening, he whimpered as screaming and ringing pounded against his skull. Falling to his knees, he slammed his forehead on the soil. Eren rushed down to cradle the suffering male when he found his touch had no effect.

'Hell isn't a place, it's a state of mind.'

Shaking, Levi looked up and winced.

"Do you really think you're going to be freed that easily?"

The deep, powerful voice lured him into darkness and void. His surroundings left as an infinite blackness enveloped him.

The harder he searched, the less he could find. Icy-cobalt eyes scanned the eerie nothingness and eventually panicked when he lost all sense of direction.

"What do you what from me?" Levi questioned, trying to control his shaky voice. His nerves were running wild as he had no idea what was happening.

All he got in reply was silence at first. Then the booming voice startled him. What he said next sent shivers down his spine.

"You-no your friends- will pay, and pay dearly, for your liberty, Ackerman.

"Leee-viii!! Hey! Earth to Levi!!"

He blinked and his eyes opened to see Eren waving his hand in front of his face.
"Hello, handsome." Eren's voice was smooth as silk, Levi couldn't stop himself from stuttering. "Um--O-Oi, brat. I'm out of it! Thats enough." Levi scowled as he swiped his hand away.

"Hey! Boy, am I glad to see you two!" A cheery voice rang in front of them.

"Marco!" Levi stood up and Marco strode and shook Levi's smaller hand.

"Bodt! What are you doing here?" Levi asked.

"It's........kind of a long story. Lets find some shade, shall we?"