"Why are you acting like this?" Levi didn't respond right away. His grip on the reins didn't loosen, and the line of his jaw stayed sharp as stone. The others were far enough ahead now, just distant shadows through the trees. No one could hear them. He took a slow breath. Then, quietly, "Because everyone I care about dies." He didn't look at her. His eyes trained on the terrain ahead. "It doesn't matter what I do. How hard I fight. How many I protect. If I let someone get close, they die. It's like..." He paused, voice tightening. "Like the universe has it out for them the second I give a damn." Elsa remained still against him, heart tight in her chest. "That's my curse," he muttered. "I call it a fatal attraction. Every time I start to care, start to feel something, it's like a damn target gets painted on their back. And I'm the one that handed over the brush." His voice dipped even lower. "I can't let that happen to you." ---------------------------------------------------------- TW: suicidal ideation, sex as a form of self-harm, intense emotional trauma, PTSD, explicit sexual scenes, detailed gore, major character death ---------------------------------------------------------- i wrote this because I wanted to create an alternate story ending for Levi. i needed to see him live happily ever after. that being said, i know romance with this man is a messy asf. so prepare yourselves ;)

Captain Levi notices you are everything a Scout should be. Strong, fearless, loyal, and compassionate. Being considered the oldest amongst triplets, you have found yourself always taking care of everyone. You are needed for everything. The Scouts, your brothers, your friends, everyone, needs you. You are unstoppable, or so you thought. Tragic events send you and your brothers to join the Scouts 1st division under Commander Erwin. There, everyone quickly notices your strength, sharp mind, and love. But sometimes, even the strongest can break. Sometimes the fearless are afraid. Sometimes the ones needed for others the most, need someone too. ***This story follows canon events of AOT! There WILL be spoilers*** **I do not own Attack on Titan story or characters. All story rights and art is credited to Hajime Isayama** **Any art pieces found on Pinterest**