The Struggles of Kenny Ackerman

The Dream

Years past, Levi joined the karate club when he entered middle school. Levi grew up strong and became the MVP of the karate club, no one expected it from an Omega. He won dozens of gold medals and Kenny was always there to support and cheer for his beloved nephew. There are moments when Kenny thought that the school was wrong about his nephew's dynamics, there is no way Levi is an Omega with how fast he learns and pick up skills like an Alpha. But of course, the raven's height always remind Kenny his nephew's dynamic.

It was a pleasant Sunday afternoon, Kenny is watching his favorite survival reality show when a nervous Levi approach him."Ummm... Uncle?"

Kenny muted the TV and focused his full attention on Levi. "Yes?"

"I... I...." Levi fiddles with the hem of his shirt, a habit of his that simply says that he is nervous.

"I.... decided to quit karate." he finally said.

Kenny was taken aback. Levi loves and enjoys the sport why the sudden change of heart? Kenny was about to open his mouth when Levi spoke.

"But! I decided to enter another sport. Archery... I tried it and the coach said I have the talent and he is more than happy to have me on his team... So...." Levi bit his lower lip as he watches his uncle's expression.

"It's fine with me if you change sports but I would like to know why you want to quit."

"It's.... because....." Levi trails off. Kenny doesn't understand why the raven is so embarrassed about this. He can only think of one thing.

"Is someone bullying you in there?" Anger rose on his voice.

"What?! No! Everyone is nice and stuff! But...." Levi defends. "... It's just me...." the last one came like a whisper.

Kenny felt a shiver on his spine. Could it be that Levi was hurting from all the training?

"I.... just don't like other Alphas touching me..." he admitted shyly.

"Eh?" Kenny stared blankly at him. Well, karate can get a little handsy and most of his teammates and sparring partners were Alphas but Levi never complained about it before. Until now.

"I already ask permission to the coach and she said it was okay. Farlan will take my place, he's really good and just needs a little recognition." Levi finished. He watch his uncle and he panicked a bit when the older Alpha didn't comment. "Is it okay?"

"What?! Of course! As long as it makes you comfortable and happy!" Kenny stands up and pats his head. Levi gave him a bright smile in return, finally his nerves settled down.

Levi change sports and he easily went to the top. He still became friends with his teammates in the karate club, his group of friends grew and it made Kenny happy to see his nephew hang out with his friends. Ever since Kuchel died, Levi hardly talks or interacts with anyone but ever since Levi approach him with his dynamic diagnosis and the raven's fighting incident, Levi slowly opened up. Levi turned into a new leaf or more as he blooms like a flower. And Kenny can see his sister smiling down at them.

Though, Kenny doesn't have enough knowledge or experience about what to expect if you are raising an Omega. Sometimes he forgot that his Levi is an Omega.

Levi steps into high school, plenty of his friends are going on the same school making Kenny less worry about the new environment. That's the time when Kenny witnessed the changes in his nephew.

Levi will giggle. A lot. Sometimes it took Kenny off guard when they are relaxing in the living room in comfortable silence, Kenny would read his magazines or newspaper and Levi will be on his phone. It was peaceful, then, Levi will giggle out of the blue, startling the old Alpha.

Kenny would raise a brow at him until he remembers Levi's dynamic. "Right, he's an Omega..." The same words will keep popping on his head after but he will always forget it.

Then the change kept coming. Levi would bring paint on his room and paint his room himself, Kenny was shocked at first to see his once dark blue room turns into the lightest shade of blue and pink.

Then, Levi starts collecting giant teddy bears. Kenny's mouth was wide open in shock when Levi came home with a giant bear that barely fits on the door. The Omega bought it with his prize money as self-congratulations when he got high scores in the local archery tornaments. And thus, every time Levi wins he will always have a new bear in his clutches.

Kenny didn't mind this as long as Levi is happy and not developing any allergies on the number of stuff toys in his room. He doesn't know what to expect next but he is preparing for it.....

The other one was an exception, that one took him off guard. Levi once asks if he could hang out with his friends at the mall and Kenny agreed. He was preparing dinner when someone hops on his back. Kenny didn't process that the person bought a cake and lit up the candles, he hardly noticed that the person was singing him a happy birthday song. He doubts the person in front of him is Levi. His nephew is wearing a dress!

"Make a wish!" Levi cheered.

"Levi... Is that you?" Kenny tried hard not to let his voice shake.

"Oh, Hange got me a dress." Levi twirled like a high school girl (he is in high school). "What do you think?"

Kenny smiled and pat his head. He tried to brush off he stared, mouth open like a gapping fish in front of his nephew. "You look beautiful."

"Hehehe, Thanks! Now, make a wish."
Kenny made his wish and he hopes that it will come true.

"And... uncle," Levi set down the cake in the end table and face his uncle nervously. "I have news for you..."

Kenny braced himself to what might come.

"I'm getting married!" Levi announced cheerfully.

*****

"No!" Kenny bolted upright from his bed, whizzing for air as his knuckles turned white from clutching the sheets too hard. Blinking several times, he glances at the clock in the end table. He stares at it until his breathing started to even out, just to make sure he didn't time travel because that dream feels too real.

His little raven growing up to fast for his liking, it was like his future flashes before his eyes. It was quite terrifying.

"Uncle?" A sleepy eight-year-old Levi in his pajamas padded in his room, eyes still dazed from sleep. "I'm hungry." He whined.

Kenny felt tears started to form in his eyes. "Alright, let's get you something to eat."

"Can we visit Eren in the ice shop later?" Levi asked while Kenny got out of bed.

Kenny chuckled. He can set his worries aside about what future in store for him later, for now, he'll concentrate in the present and make sure Levi won't hurt himself when wooing that icecream boy.