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ryuichirou · 3 years

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Can you make your top 10 aot characters that have a good development? Like Eren and Reiner are considered to be the best characters as 'characters' themselves

Anon… dear Anon, you’ve been waiting for like a month I think, I’m so sorry. I took this ask waaay too seriously lol, but yeah, I can’t postpone it for any longer…

I know you asked for top 10, and this is a numbered list, but I wouldn’t call it a proper ranking, so the place doesn’t really matter all that much. Otherwise this list would’ve taken even longer, I’m very serious about lists, it seems lol

Before I start I want to mention (just in case): I feel like “character development” isn’t always about becoming better at something. Sometimes you can become “worse”; sometimes you can get “better” and then fall back to your old ways. It’s just how the character changes, and the trajectory of that change can be very different for different characters.

1. Eren. I can talk about Eren for hours and hours, and I have talked about him a lot, so I’ll try to be quick this time.

Eren’s journey is very interesting and enjoyable to read. He’s such an unusual main character. So aggressive at first, unlikable to some (not to us lol we adored him since day one), loud and stubborn. But it’s super cool to watch this hurricane of a person, especially as he gets calmer, starts controlling his emotions little by little, learns more stuff and understands the situation around him better.

I think I’ll talk about how perspective and knowing a bigger picture change the way character acts a lot in this post, but Eren is an ultimate example of this. He got every single thing: past, present, future, drilled in his head at one fucking moment. He didn’t get a bigger picture, he got the biggest 5d picture with special effects. And he had no one to share that with: he had to deal with it himself, knowing that he himself is the reason for everything that’s happening. It makes my head hurt to even think about that lol It’s cool and unnerving to watch Eren, who’s used to be such a fireball of a character, to just get… quiet and apathetic. We don’t know what he’s thinking about, we don’t know what’s going on anymore, even though his emotions were always the most obvious thing about him. It’s almost scary.

And the interesting thing about it is that nothing really changed about his feelings, at least I think so. Ultimately, the only thing he wanted is for his friends to be happy and live long lives, and who knows, maybe he saw that the “freedom” he was initially seeking for himself doesn’t really exist. This is up to debate and definitely not for this post though lol

2. Reiner. Ohh Reiner. He was one of the characters who wasn’t all that interesting to me personally at first, but as he got more and more complex and emotional, I fell in love with him more and more. This isn’t a numbered list, but he is definitely one of the best written characters. And what’s cool about him is that we see the reason for him being the way he is throughout the story: why he wanted to become a hero, why his mental state got so bad, why he was conflicted, why he got so depressed and why he was able to take responsibility for his actions. I love it when the story breaks its characters, and Reiner is certainly one of the most broken ones. His lower point (when he almost killed himself + cried and asked Eren to kill him) was very beautiful and painful to read, because we know why he feels that way and we know how smug and brave he was at the very beginning of the show/manga. And we know that it was all a lie, which makes everything even tastier.

And as much as I love broken characters, I’m kind of glad Reiner found strength to continue fighting and to take responsibility for his actions (to some degree, at least). Not only he saw a bigger picture, he actually learned how to live with it. I’m so happy they discussed the Marco incident with Jean, and that after Annie told that it was her who took his gear, Reiner stood up and said that Annie was following his orders. He also apologized to Annie for everything he did to her and Bert.

Basically, Reiner went from wanting to be a hero to acting like a hero, then to being an actual hero to Marley and feeling like shit anyways, then to just being a human being, something like that. And that scene with his mom hugging him and being happy for him being alive is actually a very sweet and satisfying moment. Especially considering how much Reiner wanted to die lol

3. Zeke. I’ve talked about it in one of the replies about ch137, but I love how Zeke went from “I shouldn’t have been born” to “maybe small moments of happiness make everything worth it” at the very end of his life (what a cruel irony to realise that just before you die). Not only the character develops and changes, our view of him changes as well: I think Zeke was universally hated when he first appeared, but then he became more fun (dude’s too charismatic), and then he became sympathetic and vulnerable. All of this was always inside Zeke, but it was hidden since Zeke is a lying snake. See, Zeke is smart, but he’s super sure that his views are the only valid ones and that his idea of freeing Eldians is the only solution. His views are surprisingly black and white: I suffered, Eren suffered and our dad is bad. And no one challenged his beliefs until they walk through Grisha’s memories with Eren in ch120-121, and then he realized that Eren didn’t suffer at all and their dad is actually just a person who really regretted being a horrible father to his first son. I love that he got some closure with Grisha because he held that grudge for his entire life.

4. Grisha. He has a rollercoaster ride of a development lol: at first he was an innocent boy, then he became an angry boy, and then he kind of calmed his anger down for some time? But after learning what actually happened to Faye, his emotional wounds got open and all that rage blinded him again. And then, after being outed by Zeke, he lost everything, but had a harsh realization that by being driven by his anger only, he completely forgot not to be a shitty dad. He basically had a second chance in life, with a much better perspective about what’s going on, but now he has his younger son’s ghost haunting him and telling him to do thing he never thought he’d do. At different points of the story Grisha feels both like a mastermind behind things and like a pawn who doesn’t have a choice even if he just wants to live a peaceful and happy life with his wife and kids. The irony of him killing a bunch innocent kids when this whole story started because he got his little sister killed? Delicious. Oh, and I really love the fact that he realised that he screwed up as dad and apologized to Zeke. He loved his kids a lot: Zeke, Eren and Mikasa too (he called her his daughter after all).

5. Erwin. Way more interesting than people give him credit for. He’s mostly adored for being a badass, but he also has his own flaws that he had to deal with. He’s like a moth that’s drawn to the light, but right after burning himself and dying he kind of did “the right thing” that he had to do as a commander. Now, for me it isn’t really about Erwin ending up doing “the right thing” to be honest: we would probably adored him is he ditched everyone and ran to the basement because his selfish desires ended up being more important to him. But that scene where he confessed to Levi that he really wanted to find that basement and just told him everything about his capricious and selfish childish desires, talked about how he lied to everyone including Levi basically just to prove his dad’s point… it was beautiful, because it was basically “I have to do it, haven’t I? But I really don’t want to”. His character development is interesting in a sense that at first he was getting gradually more and more psychotic about his dream, doing crazy things even when he knows it might not be the best choice possible (like him risking his life instead of staying behind), but at the very end he stopped to think and… well we know the rest lol

6. Armin. I remember people saying that Armin is just a narrator-like character who is here to explain thing (I probably thought so too at first), but this is so unfair. It’s easy to make someone like Armin into this trope, and to leave him being a very one-dimensional dreamer who’s smart but naive. And Armin is so much more than that. Throughout the story he has a lot of “I should have been the one who died” moments, and I love that this is such a prominent issue for him, but he still got over it somehow. Armin was kind of lost at the beginning, but found his role. And wow, he had to go through it again after he was chosen instead of Erwin, because the burden on his shoulders just got 100 kg heavier lol He also got less naïve and more cunning with time and got much better at emotional manipulation, I think. While preferring a dialogue over violence, Armin still isn’t pure, and he acknowledges that constantly, especially after his first kill, and things got even worse since that point, which definitely changed him. But his violence-loathing (kind of…) core is still there.

Armin ended up playing a much bigger role in the story than I thought he would be, I really love it. He has his moments of weakness, but he still pushes forward and takes responsibility and does his best. Oh and let’s pretend that the Annie thing never happened, it doesn’t contribute anything to his character anyway.

7. Jean. I think Jean is the first character who starts showing character growth, and I believe his development is the reason he was Isayama’s favourite for some time. Tbh, I don’t find Jean annoying even at the very beginning: yeah he’s selfish, but he’s self-aware about it, he’s a realist. And he’s still a realist, but his conscience wouldn’t let him just have an easy life while everyone else’s suffering. I always feel like Jean is a spoiled mamaboy, so it’s great to see him showing that he can put others before himself. He also had an inner conflict similar to Armin’s: is it right to kill innocent people if you have to? Is it ok to kill not-so-innocent people because they’re against you? I really like this theme in SnK just in general.

8. Gabi. It’s no secret that I adore Gabi lol, and I think her character development is great. She was in her element when we first met her: she was confident, she was doing her best and succeeding, she knew the world around her so well, and then Eren took everything from her. People like to hate Gabi for killing Sasha and for being aggressive on Paradis, but I think it’s great that she didn’t have an overnight change of heart. It’s great that Isayama showed us her shock and her raw emotions, it’s more than natural for a child with her upbringing, even if it’s messed up. But I love it when stories take characters that are great at what they do, and they take them out of their element, to show them at their worst: lost, angry, broken and confused. I love that she understood everything herself and not because Falco told her “hey they’re people too” that one time. She had to go through this hell to figure everything out, and I think it’s great.

9. Historia. Historia was one of the least interesting characters for me (and for a lot of people, Yams included) at the beginning, and tbh I think it’s brilliant: we never saw anything in her; she was just a waifu material who’s nice to others. It felt fake and boring, well, because it was indeed fake and boring, and to this day I cannot believe that that was the entire point. I love how Ymir made Historia realise that she needs to think for herself, but what’s interesting about all that is that after Ymir left, she almost came back to her old habits. Which is also a development, and a very interesting one. The end of S2 was a high point for her (when she told Ymir that she isn’t scared of anything when they’re together), and then there was a very low point (when Ymir left), and then a high point again (when she remembered Ymir and Frieda and decided to act upon her own desires). She’s one of my faves now because of all that… It’s sad she didn’t have a bigger role post-timeskip, but I still appreciate her story for what it is.

10. Oh god this is so hard to pick one and this post is already so long… can I just give you a bunch of quick honorable mentions?

Annie (who was a loner that couldn’t really trust anyone but ended up showing her vulnerable and emotional side), Hange (started out enthusiastic and eager to learn more only to meet more pain and disappointment, crumbling under the pressure, but ultimately remembering her amusement with titans), Levi (granted it’s very subtle, but him going through Kenny’s death, Erwin’s death and his promise to him, realization that he’s been killing people all this time and other stuff fascinating and huge leaving a mark on him), Ymir (who got hurt and decided not to trust anyone anymore and to act selfishly, but ended up sacrificing herself anyway lol)…. God, these short description sucks, they can’t describe them properly. Also there are so much of them that I think have good development, and I’m 100% missing someone… but I think I’m done for now. Katsu I’m sorry for making you read all this.

That you for this ask, Anon <3 and sorry again for being so late

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dammitadolfnomorecake · 5 years

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🏰⚔️⚔️👑🐲 DMODT- 69. Now. You all want a small a chapters as this last chapter of arc 6, or you all want me to start the last arc here?

Over the next two weeks, Eren had his good days and his bad. Some days he was happy to share touches and be held, while others the slightest touch would send his omega spiralling. Levi knew one encounter with Willy wouldn't make Eren's confidence return instantly, but it was hard to watch his mate on his bad days. Eren would try to hold his tears in, he'd try so hard to get on with what needed to be done and while Levi respected him trying to be strong, he wished he could kiss away his omega's pain. More than once he caught Armin sneaking out his room to comfort Eren as Eren threw up in the middle of the night, and more than once he'd caught Eren staring at himself in the bathroom mirror with a hand on his stomach and tears running down his face. The closer to leaving Eldia, the worst Eren's nerves got. Any loud or expected noises had Eren jumping. Respecting Eren's need for space, Levi only offered comfort through small touches, kisses and cuddles when Eren allowed him. He praised his mate's hard work, and his dedication to making things better for Marley and Eldia. It was now the night before they were due to fly out in the morning. Freya and Steege would be coming to collect them, as Historia and Ymir needed to go ahead to make sure the accomodation and security measures in place were up to scratch. Heading Eren slipping out the room he was using in the middle of the night, Levi crept from his own room, determined to reassure his omega that everything would be alright. Letting himself into the bathroom, Eren was leaning against the counter. His breathing ragged, again his hand on his stomach as he tried to calm himself down. A weird hiccuping kind of purr was rumbling from his throat that set Levi's alpha on edge. Walking over to him, the alpha placed his hand on Eren's "Eren?" "I'm ok" "Bullshit. I know you're nervous. We all are" "I'm ok... just... a bad dream" The excuse may have been valid, yet Levi felt this wasn't the cause of a dream. Eren would actually have to have slept for that to be the case "Want to talk about it?" "No..." "Are we going to talk about it anyway?" Looking up at him, his omega opened his mouth before looking away "Eren, I want to know" "Do you? Because I'm pretty sure knowing is going to make you mad" Frowning, Levi released Eren's hand in order to slip his arm around Eren's waist to pull him into his hold "I'm not going to be mad. I know you're trying really hard, and I've been trying to respect that. I've seen you rubbing your stomach a few times, are you in pain? Is that why you're upset?" "No... no, I've healed. It's been a month a bit now..." "Then what is it? I promise, no matter what you say, I am not going to be mad at you" With a small whimper, Eren's arms wrapped around him. His mate then burying his face against his neck as let out a small sob "Can we go to your room?" "My room or my chambers?" "Room... the kids are sleeping" "Alright. Can you walk?" "I..." "Too slow" Moving, Levi released Eren enough to lift him off his feet as the omega scrambled to hold on "You don't have to carry me" "Humour me" Carrying Eren out into Armin's bedroom, he was careful not to disturb the beta's sleep as he made his way through to the room he was using. Closing the door with his foot, he winced at the door smacked shut loud enough for Eren to jump in his arms. When they finally reached the bed, Levi sank down with his back against the bedhead and Eren still in his lap "Take your time" "I'm scared" Or not... apparently Eren didn't need a moment to gather his words "You're scared?" "About the boys coming to Europe. I... keep thinking that if I was still pregnant, Viren would still be protected by my body... and then I start feeling empty. I miss... I miss feeling him inside of me and knowing he was there. It's horrible. I love him. I love him so much, but I feel so empty inside. And now we'll be going to Europe, I worry that he'll be hurt for not being Zeke's son. Or that Luca will be taken. That they won't let me have both the boys with me" Like fuck their boys wouldn't be with them. Mikasa's squad was coming with them, Historia and Ymir would be there, Historia and Steege, even Hanji and Moblit. And Armin, of course "We won't be alone. Your magic has started coming back, hasn't it?" "Small spells and sparks on my fingers don't really count. Levi... I love him, but I don't know what to do. I don't know if I'm being a good mother to him. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. When I was pregnant, I was terrified I wouldn't get to meet him, or that something would be wrong... and now... I don't know... I feel so empty without him. I'm sorry" "Eren, it's ok. I can't say I know what it's like to carry a child inside of you. To feel them move, and to have them with you constantly. But I can tell you, you're being the best mother you can be" "But I feel empty... I love Viren, yet some days... it's so messed up, Levi. He's beautiful and perfect. Everything he does, I love him even more" "And that's why you rub your belly? Because you miss him" "I feel like shit..." Nuzzling Eren's hair, Levi kissed his temple as he did "Thank you for telling me" "You're not mad?" "I'm not mad at all. I've been working with you these last two weeks. I've seen how hard you've been working. You're amazing" "You're one to talk... juggling the four of us" Levi would watch the kids in the mornings when Eren stayed up late. That's why he was still living in Armin's chambers. He'd been back and forth during the first week after Willy's departure. But Eren was a workaholic, and Armin was sick of waking up to find Eren working away at odd hours, when he wasn't ill "It's easier than expected. Armin's much more prepared to listen than Erwin was, and it also means more time with you and the boys. And when I start thinking that all of this will soon be behind us, and that it's all leading towards our future, things aren't so bad. I know Europe will be a shit show. I know it's not going to be easy on any of us, and that we don't know what will happen, but once it's over... that dream keeps coming to mind. You standing in the kitchen with Viren on your hip as you talk to him about whatever your cooking. Luca sitting on the kitchen bench where he knows he's not supposed to be, but you let him anyway because he's our boy. I still don't know what I'm going to do, but a home where you're waiting for me..." "I like this dream" "So do I. Maybe another pup or three running around and causing trouble?" Eren sniffled "You don't need to lie" "Need to lie?" "I'm..." "You're perfect. You've always been perfect" "My stomach isn't flat... you liked it flat" Did Eren seriously think that he didn't find him attractive? Their last attempt at anything sexual hadn't gone exactly well, but he didn't think Eren still harboured doubts over his desire for him "And I loved it full of our pup. I know your stretch-marks are starting to fade, but I love them. I love that you carried our pup. It makes me proud" "God. You're being too nice again. I feel like a shitty mother and now you're telling me I'm not" "Because you aren't. Like I said, I don't understand because I can never carry a child, but that doesn't make these feelings and emotions any less real for you" "I hate feeling like this... I get so mad at myself. One day I'll be fine, then the next it's hard to even function" "You've always been too hard on yourself. We just need to get through this. We will get through this" "I haven't heard from Willy since he left. I don't think he appreciated what I said. Should I have apologised?" Levi very nearly snorted. Eren's words hadn't left much room for interpretation. If his mate had apologised, he probably would have wounded the alpha's pride even further "No. What you said was what needed to be said. Everything you've said is what needed to be said. You make me so damn proud of you, and then you don't even realise it" "Because I don't see what there is to be proud of. Words are just words" "Words aren't just words. You take your words and turn them into actions" "How do I know if my words are the right ones?" "Generally the angrier you get all those fucked up rich pigs, the more right you are" "I... they make me so angry" "I've noticed. Yet, you've always spoken of peace. For humanity to find its way to peace and and freedom. You are my hope" "Then you're an idiot" "Perhaps. No matter what happens Eren, I'll always support you" "Even when I fuck up?" "Even when we both fuck up" Eren gave a small laugh, before sinking against him completely. His mate's hand found his, squeezing lightly as he did "God. I don't want tomorrow to come" "I know. I promise you, I won't allow our boys to be alone" "Thank you... I mean, Mikasa is pretty capable, as is her squad. And you're capable... I know we won't be alone, but Levi... I need to ask you something serious, and I need you to promise me something" Levi had a feeling he knew exactly what Eren was about to ask of him "If something does happen, I want you to place Luca and Viren before me..." There it was... Even though he hadn't voiced his fears, Levi was also nervous about what would come once they left the comfort of the castle. Not everyone in Europe was as kind and welcoming as Hannes, and not everyone was accepting of dragons. Eren being pregnant before marrying Zeke would label him a slut or a whore, despite being both bonded and engaged, in the eyes of many "... I need you to promise me" "Eren" "Levi, please. I could never live with myself if something happened to them because of their association with me. I could never recover from losing them. We've already lost so much. They're both so young and small... they both need their father" "They also need their mother" "Please. If something happens, I'll find a way to take care of myself. They can't. Our boys can't" Nothing was going to happen. That was the prayer that played on loop on his mind. Eren was growing more and more distressed as he waited for his answer. Levi knew he couldn't lose Eren. He'd be destroyed, but he also couldn't lose his sons. If the time came, no matter what happened or what it cost him, he'd find a way for the three of them to keep living "I promise... I promise on our bond I'll find a way" "Thank you... I know I'm an idiot. I'm stubborn and hot headed, and tend to speak before I think. But thank you for loving me" "You make it sound like this is our last night together" "No... I don't want it to be our last night together. I want to keep getting better. I want that dream to be something more than a dream. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still dreaming. If I ever woke up from that coma... sometimes I want to wake up" Dreams hadn't been the greatest or easiest of things for either of them since Obsydin came into their lives. Again, it was another fear that Levi had swallowed down. The dragons madness had spread to Hannes, leaving him to wonder if maybe Luca and Eren had both been affected and tainted by the dragon's magic. Obsydin naturally took offence, but he also couldn't deny the natures of his own powers "So a small house, with more pups? You really wouldn't mind?" "I'd like more pups, or a brood. Sometime in the future. When we're finally free" "I promise you we will be" "Mmmm. I'll hold you to that. Thank you for coming to talk to me. I was so ashamed of what I feel. Though, I probably would have yelled at you if you'd tried to help sooner" "You don't need to be ashamed. I respect you, and know what this means to you. To have space to work your own headspace out" "I know it's not easy for you" "It's not easy for either of us. I was so caught up in trying to keep you safe, that I failed to really comprehend everything going on around us. I mean, I knew what was happening, yet when compared to you, I couldn't find the effort to truly care" "That's because you're a softy" Levi's alpha growled at their omega's playful words "I'm not soft" "Right. You're a big bad alpha" "I'll big bad alpha you, if you keep this up" Eren pulled back in his lap to meet his eyes "If I said I wanted to try, what would you say?" Try what?... oh... oh... seriously? "You want to..." Why was he suddenly feeling so shy about sex? And why did his face feel warmer than usual? Eren was quick to deflate, mumbling out "We don't have to" "No. I... would like to" "I've healed... but if you don't want to..." "It's not that I don't want to. I don't want things to dissolve into... well, what happened last time" "I understand" "I don't think you do. I really don't think I'm going... to... you know" "Come?" If the gods could slay him right now, his pride might just stand a chance. Giving them a moment, no divine intervention came. Levi overcome with embarrassment "Last. Ok. I don't think I can last. Last time, I nearly came before I even pushed inside of you, you little shit" "You're embarrassed" No fucking shit. Eren got him all kinds of worked up, and masturbating didn't help matters "Shut up" "I don't mind" "I do" "I don't... we... have all night..." "I'm an alpha" "I know. I know you've also been trying to be considerate. I appreciate it" This little shit... if he wasn't his omega, Levi would walk right out on him "I didn't mean to... I mean, I want to feel good with you. I want to try and bring back the more intimate side of this relationship, and I don't want to regret not being with you tonight if something happens" "Nothing is going to fucking happen" Eren sighed softly, clearly disbelieving him "Hey. I'm serious. I won't let anything happen" "Then be with me tonight?" "Alright. But no fucking laughing at me" "Levi, I would never. This... sex with you has always been something more. I want that back. I'm sensitive over my stomach, but I want this back" "I love your stomach" "I still need time" "Then I won't touch your stomach" "Good... can I present myself?" If the gods that he'd prayed to for help were watching, the were probably laughing at the fact Levi went hard embarrassingly fast at the thought. They were also probably as confused as he was as to how Eren had suddenly decided he wanted sex after crying in the bathroom... and now his mate wanted to present himself... maybe they really had slain him in bed, and now he was in some kind of Eren fuelled heaven? Growling, Levi pushed Eren down on the bed, his leg coming over so he was straddling his mate as his lips found his. Whining into the kiss, Eren's hands clawed at Levi's nightshirt, his hips bucking up as he fought to strip the alpha. Finding he couldn't kiss Levi and strip him, Eren let out a growl of his own. The half dragon using his strength to flip their position before Levi knew what had happened. Breaking the kiss for a moment, Levi found himself stripped of the stupid nightshirt before Eren rushed to free himself of his. Seriously, Levi could see nothing wrong at all with Eren's naked body, especially when illuminated by the soft glow of the glowstones as he discarded the garment. His soft lines and rounder hips... his small pert breasts and tummy... it was intoxicating "You're so fucking perfect" Diving in for another hard kiss, Levi's hands went to Eren's arse, the omega moaning as Levi tugged upwards "Sit on my face. I want to fucking taste you" "I have a better idea" With his arse on Levi's face, Eren had control of the whole situation as he bobbed his head. His soft sweet lips, and the slightest amount of teeth against Levi's dick. With each slide down, Levi was forced not to rock too hard up into Eren's mouth. His brain had was already struggling to keep up with Eren riding his tongue. He needed to be in his mate, and he couldn't take being so close to coming, and regaining some measure of self control. He was only human. Pushing Eren up, his mate whimpered as his lips and tongue left his sopping opening. Almost hesitantly, Eren pulled back to look over his shoulder "Levi?" "I need to fuck you. I'm about to lose control" Whining, Eren crawled forward to arch his back and push his arse out. His hands fisting the blankets as he presented himself perfectly "I'm close... I need it too. Need your knot" "Fuck... sweet boy..." "Please... I want to come, sir" "Hold still for me, and let me know if it hurts" "It hurts not having you in me. I want it hard and fast" Eren was certainly lose enough, though Levi was still apprehensive as he slid up from under him. Wet with slick and wet with Eren's saliva, Levi lined himself up. Pushing in slowly, Eren let out an obscenely loud and long moan. Levi's knot already beginning to swell "Shit..." "Fuck, Levi..." Neither of them could last. Riding Eren hard and fast, it was only a matter of moments before they both came, Eren clenching around him so hard that Levi saw stars for a moment. Shit... fuck. His hips stuttering as he rode Eren through his orgasm, the omega whimpering as he was pushed down hard against the mattress, Levi triggering a second orgasm in his younger lover that left his mate boneless beneath him. Riding out the harder of the first pulses of come ungainly, Levi moved to pull Eren up against him as they lessened, his mate's magic briefly warming his body before fading. Both of them needing several moments to come back to reality, which was enough time for Levi to begin to worry he'd hurt his mate "Eren? You ok, sweet omega?" "Mmm... I came so fucking hard" "I didn't hurt you, did I?" "Think I'm still coming. Feels good" Slipping his hand down between Eren's thighs, Levi gave a small experimental tug as he milked the last few drops of semen from his mate. Whining at him, Eren started to wriggle as Levi worked his spent dick "Came twice... let me recover" "Ok, baby boy. Do you want to lay down?" "Mmm... want to cuddle. Missed cuddles" Guiding Eren down, Levi's knot tugged hard enough for his mate to hiss. Apologising softly, Levi made sure Eren wasn't laying in his own mess as he snagged the closest blanket to cover them both. Trying to keep his omega's insecurities in mind, he had one arm awkwardly propping himself up, while the other was snaked around Eren, above the blanket "You ok?" "Mmm... we always did fuck good" Laughing, Levi kissed Eren's scales again "Still out of it?" "Yep... I think I passed out when I came" "That good?" "Mmmm..." "Ok. You just rest" "'m rest'n... feel really good" Despite Eren's dopey and sated state, his mate managed to stay awake long enough to demand a second round, before passing out for all of five minutes as their post coital bliss was interrupted by Viren's cries. Eren was in no state to even remember his name, let alone do something about feeding their son, leaving Levi to clean him down and gather him up, carrying him across to the omega's room to take care of their baby. With his breasts already leaking, the omega was a beautiful mess. Levi had over indulged in marking his lover's skin, littering his neck and shoulders with hickeys that Eren would probably scold him over in the morning, yet couldn't bring himself to regret it. Smiling sleepily, Eren curled into his as Viren fed, falling asleep with the pup still latched to his nipple. There was nothing he wouldn't do to protect his family. Nothing at all. * Frowning at the hickeys along his neck and shoulder blade, Eren's fingers ghosted across the bruised skin. Knowing how important today was the omega wished Levi had held back, yet at the same time the marks brought forth a dizzy kind of happiness each time he caught sight of them in the mirror. Each mark was proof that Levi held him, and each mark was a small sign that Eren belonged to the alpha. It was hard to be mad after the man had turned his mind to a soggy mess of pleasant numbness. He'd even slept like a log, sleeping through Armin waking and showering with Luca, Levi showering, Viren's early morning nappy change. When he'd finally been woken by Levi, he felt more refreshed and less nervous than he had in days, despite his fear that Europe was going to be one huge mistake. Scolded thoroughly by Armin for having "disturbingly loud sex" in his chambers was all it took for his mood to be ruined. Armin didn't mean it as more than teasing, with a slight reminder to be quieter in future, not when he'd asked more than once if they'd tried being physical again but Eren couldn't help but feel both ashamed and bad that Armin had overheard him crying out in pleasure. His anxieties manifesting as a queasiness in his stomach that had him unable to look at breakfast, let alone try to actually eat. Keeping to himself, his head was lowered as he followed Mikasa, Armin and Luca towards the castle training grounds to meet Freya. Levi was by his side, his alpha not sure what had upset him, but knowing they didn't have time to explore the issue. Reaching Freya, the female rider knew something was wrong with him the moments she laid eyes on him. His relationship wasn't as good with her as his one with Historia was, but he appreciated the fact she made the effort to congratulate him on Viren's birth, and that she same a special fuss of Luca. Leading Luca over to meet Steege, the little dragon showed no fear as he ran right up to Steege. Lowering his head to Luca's level, the elder dragon found himself cautiously bopped on the nose, before Luca wriggled his butt in a clear sign that he wanted to play. Groaning in embarrassment, Eren covered his face as their friends laughed at Luca's antics. He really needed to teach Luca that not everyone was a friend, even if Steege seemed to take no offence at the action. Squatting down next to Luca, Freya calmly introduced him to Steege. Despite Steege's usual stoicism, the elder dragon moved his front left foot to calmly play softly with Luca, rolling and running around in circles, Luca seemed to be having the time of his life as Freya returned to them "I'm sorry about Luca. He loves everyone" "He's a special little dragon. Historia spoke fondly of him, and I can see why. It's clear he is well loved" "Is Steege alright playing with him? I can't really shift at the moment..." Freya was quick to interrupt him "Steege might look fierce, but he would never hurt a young dragon" "I mean, I hope he isn't being too much of a handful. He gets quite enthusiastic over things" "They'll be fine. Now, do you have everything you need? Historia has arranged what she can on her end, but she was given a message to make sure you brought papers with you?" Willy. He couldn't leave well enough alone, could he? "Yes. Everything I need has been packed in the trunk I am sharing with Levi" With a duplicate copy left at the castle incase things went wrong "Excellent. And who else are we waiting on?" "The remaining members of Mikasa's squad, as well as the leader of our science division..." "I thought Shitty Glasses would have been here by now. She's usually pissing herself with excitement over dragons" Eren closed his eyes and counted to five before opening them again. He really needed Levi to not be quite so "Levi-ee". He couldn't handle it. He wanted everything to be as polite as possible, so they could hurry up and leave before he found the courage to run. It already felt like their plans to leave had changed a hundred times in the last month. His alpha was really fucking lucky that Freya was part of the new age royals that could take a joke "We still have time. I want to make sure no one is left behind. It's a long flight after all" "I don't know if Viren will sleep through..." Looking to his son, Viren was asleep for now... "Eren, I assure you that neither myself or Steege find offence in your two precious sons. I can feel how worried you are, and how weak your magic currently is. No harm will come to your children while we are present. You are a dragon of Draecia, despite what my father may say, and a friend to our royal household. Calm your heart and take a breath. We will get you there safely" Placing her hand on his arm, Freya's magic pulsed through him softly. His own magic allowing the gently calming feeling. Her specialty might not be healing, not on Historia's scale, but he appreciated it "I... I know. I'm sorry. I've been like this since the birth of Viren. This morning has been less than perfect, and I fear what happened once we reach Europe. I worry for Luca, given he's so friendly and has no magic of his own" "I think he's won Steege over. Albino dragons are exceedingly rare" "He was hatched from a damaged egg that took over 20 years to hatch. I wish he could have met his biological father. He was a great man" "Right now, he knows all he needs to know. That he is loved deeply by you and by Levi. It's almost as if he waited all this time to meet you" "I had a rough heat, and his father was kind enough to let me hold his egg close. I didn't know if I should bring him with me when he passed, but I couldn't imagine a life without him" "I was truly over joyed for you once I learned of your pregnancy. You deserve to be happy" "Thank you. I know I'll see Historia soon, but how has she been? It's not the same only conversing by letters" "She's good. Very happy, and very over being pregnant. Her clutch will be here soon, I say two eggs, but she won't listen to me" "Oh? How many does she say?" "Ymir said four as joke, now she's scared it's true" "Given that it's a small clutch, I hope for her sake it's only two. Yet the dragon part of me wishes her a large clutch" "Birth isn't easy" "No. No it really isn't. Poor Levi here had to deliver Viren, as well as most of my clutch. I'm very lucky to have him" "You two seem... happy" Eren didn't miss the way Freya paused. Historia probably told Freya a little of his ups and downs with Levi, or Ymir had been bad mouthing his alpha "We're trying. I'm all over the place at the moment, but we're trying. We're both adjusting to everything that happened, but yeah... we're getting better. Right?" "Yeah. We're getting there" Coming to join them, Armin was dwarfed in his thick fur coat. The winter morning holding more than a little bite despite the sun being up "Save me. Mikasa started talking security protocols and then noticed I wasn't paying attention" Eren couldn't stop himself as he took half a step away from Armin, trying to make it look natural as he did. His body reacting before he could do anything "Did you seriously run away from me?" "Mikasa is scary?" His excuse was strained. Armin didn't seem to notice, but both Freya and Levi did. Shit. He didn't want to be like this around his best friend "I am not scary. I wanted to know why Armin thought it was ok not to carry a sword, and why Levi hadn't advised him to" "We're probably going to be stripped of our weapons before entering the court. When we're not in court, we will be together. Armin is faster at running than with a sword" "Thanks, Levi" Levi had insisted that they make time in the mornings to go through basic drills, which clashed with Mikasa's training schedule for Armin. While Armin was training, Eren was forced to wield the knife Levi had gifted him. Of course, Levi could read him like a book, and every morning he chose was one of Eren's better days. He definitely wasn't a virtuoso, and it's led to him playing catch up on his reports for submittal in Europe, his proposals for Eldia, and the few papers he had in regards to Marley. Though Marley was pushed to the back burner once the warships had finally left their waters "He still should be carrying a sword, at least for the sake of appearances" "We can't show up in Europe preaching peace and brandishing weapons. It doesn't work like that. Eren, back me up" "Armin..." Mikasa sighed dramatically as she crossed her arms. Things were still a little shaky between them, and given how it was now a month to the day since his birthday had passed, he didn't know how to fix things between them. He could feel his emotions getting the better of him, even before Mikasa replied with "Don't back him up" Stepping sideways again, Levi wrapped his arms around him "That's enough. We're all cold and tired. We'll sort the sword thing out when we get there. Armin's dressed the part, and the idea of peace is that weapons will one day cease to be necessary. While I can't say I truly believe that will ever be the case, we don't know what we'll be walking into. For now, Armin doesn't get a sword. Eren, why don't we make sure Luca hasn't gotten himself hurt while playing with Steege. He's not the most coordinated of dragons" Eren could have kissed Levi if he wasn't feeling so upset at himself for being mad at Armin. Armin had done nothing wrong... he'd been the one in the wrong for wanting his mate, and wanting to reconfirm things between them "You're both running away. You're supposed to be on my side" "We would be if Mikasa wasn't so damn scary" "Excuse me for being scary. I don't want things to dissolve into an international incident" Levi snorted softly "It's far too late for that. We have two princes, two princesses, two dragon riders, and four dragons to protect, and my pup. As well as the human soldiers, Hanji and her baby sitter, Moblit. Knowing Marley, they'll be armed to the teeth, no matter what Eren wishes. Outside of our party, there really isn't anyone we can trust. Willy obviously has an agenda of his own, and there have already been death threats made towards Eren. Our first appearances will be everything. That's why Eren is unarmed, as is Armin. We need to appear as if we have nothing to hide" That wasn't strictly true. Eren had his blade hidden in his boot. It seemed to him that his mate had given more consideration to the circumstances of their arrival than he'd thought, or perhaps he was simply intending on getting under Mikasa's skin due to her attitude. He hated being in the middle of all of this. He hated his mate and his sister fighting because he'd lost his temper. He missed Mikasa "Let's check on Luca. My instincts are starting to play up" Lead away from the group, Eren let out a long breath that turned into a coughing fit. Taking Viren from him, Levi supported him until he finally regained control of his breathing, leaving him with niggling itch in the back of his throat. Across from them, Steege had Luca pinned down, their son squirming and kicking at the dragon's foot. Luca seemed far too happy for the hour of the morning, causing Eren to feel like a bad mother all over again at the lack of time they'd been able to spend playing "He seems happy" "I was just thinking that. We're lucky Steege is kind enough to keep him entertained" "Indeed. Do you want to talk about Armin?" "No. I mean, it's stupid. He asked if we'd been intimate and teased me when I said no. I feel bad that he heard us. I'm not exactly quiet, and I'm sure the scent of our sex was in the air when I woke up" "Don't let it bother you" "How can I not? I... sex with you is never just sex, and I... you do know Freya and Steege can hear this?" God. If only he could rewind time "Eren, you don't need to be embarrassed. I'm not embarrassed to be with you. Armin was asleep for most of the night" "He heard us" "He's probably heard us before. Neither of us are quiet. I for one love..." "Don't you dare continue that sentence. Look. I'm making myself sick with worry over Europe, and letting it put me on edge. I'm mad at myself for being upset over everything, and I know I'm building this up in my head" "I know you are. I also know the moment we land, you will slip into the role of prince effortlessly, because that's what you do. You have a drive and a fire in you that unites people. You brought together Draecia and Eldia, then Marley. I hadn't mentioned this, but if you are required to wear a sword on your hip, I think you should carry "Vermil". It was left to you by Zeke. It is also important evidence that Marley murdered and abused Obsydin's mate. I've spoken with him, and he agrees that you should be the one to carry "Vermil" Because dragon swords had never caused either of them problems. Obsydin may have helped Levi, but what came next for the elder dragon? And what if something happened to the sword? He'd never forgive himself if he took Vermil from Obsydin "Think about it. We also have other Eldia swords packed, though I am going to make certain you have no need to draw upon it" "I... will think about it" Both of them knew that meant no. Not unless it was absolutely necessary, which it might just be as Levi was correct. It was another piece of evidence. Historia had already submitted the collars and chains from the three tortured dragons. No doubt she had other evidence from the Draecia and Marley border. Maybe it was also somewhat selfish, but Vermil was always a reminder of Zeke's kindness. He wanted to reunite the sword, even if his reason wasn't right. He'd chosen at the last moment to reveal the desire. Other than the ring he'd been forced to wear when they wed, he had nothing else but his memories of the man... and whole lot more trouble to wade through before he got his dream ending with his mate "That's all I ask, and that you're open with me. Eren, if you feel you can't be open while we are in Europe, I can put a command on you for you're own safety" Wrinkling his nose, Levi was lucky he loved him "You sound like every abusive alpha in the world when you say it's for my safety" "What I mean is, I want you to tell me if anyone threatens you. I want you to tell me if you are a hurt, or hurting, emotionally or physically. If someone says something to hurt you, or insulting towards you. I want you to know you do not and will not have to follow the commands of any alpha other than myself, no matter why they say. You don't have to listen to their commands. I want you to know I believe in your and your words. I want you to tell me if someone hurts you, or if something else happens. I want you to be safe. No matter what anyone says, no one will place a command on you. If they try, you will ignore it" A shiver ran through Eren, Levi's voice had slipped into a command smoothly. Frowning, Eren didn't know how to interpret this "You put a command on me" "I can remove it. But that command is the command I would like to leave in place for your own safety and peace of mind. Alphas are arseholes and you, you're my omega. I refuse to let another alpha force their words upon you when you deserve the world. Would you like me to remove it?" "You... I didn't think you'd go ahead and place one on like that" "I will removed it this instant if you didn't like it..." "No... no. You've always been so kind and gentle with your commands. You've always looked out for me. I didn't think about commands, or the fact that I can be commanded by any other alpha even though we are bonded. I think it's best it stays. Though... there may be moments when I struggle because of it" "I understand. If you need me to take it off at any time, tell me and I will instantly. You're my partner and my equal. I don't own you, and I don't want you feel like my property. Even though you're mine and stuck with me" "I love you. Thank you. You manage to make things seem better, or is that because of the command" "No. I didn't command you to love me or to feel happy. I want you to feel your own emotions and make your own decisions accordingly" "I'm really fucking lucky to have you" "I'm the lucky one. Oh, shit. Hanji is finally here. I guess this means we'll be mounting soon?" "Will you be alright? Or should I take Viren?" "No. I'll carry him. At least Steege is wearing a saddle" "You survived perfectly fine without one" "We didn't have this little pup to think about last time we were flying long distances. Here, let's get settled before Hanji makes a scene" "Hanji is going to make a scene no matter what we do" "This is true... I may or may not want to sit as far away from her as possible" Groaning at his mate, Eren bit the bullet "Yes. Ok. Hanji and I have been off. You can't use that as an excuse to push her away. You need your friends and she needs you as much as you need her. I know you're going to say you don't, but if we're not working together, than this... all of this, will fall apart. I don't care what she says or does, I care about the fact I know it bothers you" "This coming from you, when you haven't made up with Mikasa" Eren hissed at his alpha "Exactly. When you make up with her, I'll give Hanji 5 whole minutes of my time for her to explain" "Those 5 minutes must all be at once and that explanation needs to be related to how she and you are going to fix things between both of us. We can't leave the kingdom with any friction remaining" Levi took the bait. His alpha wanted out of all of this as badly as he did "Fine. For our future, I will speak to her. Now, will you please get on the dragon? I've had enough standing around" Reaching out Eren cupped Levi's left cheek with his hand. Dropping a soft kiss on his mate's lips, he smiled slightly "Thank you, Levi"

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🏰⚔️👑🐲 DMODT 69 - update

Over the next two weeks, Eren had his good days and his bad. Some days he was happy to share touches and be held, while others the slightest touch would send his omega spiralling. Levi knew one encounter with Willy wouldn't make Eren's confidence return instantly, but it was hard to watch his mate on his bad days. Eren would try to hold his tears in, he'd try so hard to get on with what needed to be done and while Levi respected him trying to be strong, he wished he could kiss away his omega's pain. More than once he caught Armin sneaking out his room to comfort Eren as Eren threw up in the middle of the night, and more than once he'd caught Eren staring at himself in the bathroom mirror with a hand on his stomach and tears running down his face. The closer to leaving Eldia, the worst Eren's nerves got. Any loud or expected noises had Eren jumping. Respecting Eren's need for space, Levi only offered comfort through small touches, kisses and cuddles when Eren allowed him. He praised his mate's hard work, and his dedication to making things better for Marley and Eldia. It was now the night before they were due to fly out in the morning. Freya and Steege would be coming to collect them, as Historia and Ymir needed to go ahead to make sure the accomodation and security measures in place were up to scratch. Heading Eren slipping out the room he was using in the middle of the night, Levi crept from his own room, determined to reassure his omega that everything would be alright. Letting himself into the bathroom, Eren was leaning against the counter. His breathing ragged, again his hand on his stomach as he tried to calm himself down. A weird hiccuping kind of purr was rumbling from his throat that set Levi's alpha on edge. Walking over to him, the alpha placed his hand on Eren's "Eren?" "I'm ok" "Bullshit. I know you're nervous. We all are" "I'm ok... just... a bad dream" The excuse may have been valid, yet Levi felt this wasn't the cause of a dream. Eren would actually have to have slept for that to be the case "Want to talk about it?" "No..." "Are we going to talk about it anyway?" Looking up at him, his omega opened his mouth before looking away "Eren, I want to know" "Do you? Because I'm pretty sure knowing is going to make you mad" Frowning, Levi released Eren's hand in order to slip his arm around Eren's waist to pull him into his hold "I'm not going to be mad. I know you're trying really hard, and I've been trying to respect that. I've seen you rubbing your stomach a few times, are you in pain? Is that why you're upset?" "No... no, I've healed. It's been a month a bit now..." "Then what is it? I promise, no matter what you say, I am not going to be mad at you" With a small whimper, Eren's arms wrapped around him. His mate then burying his face against his neck as let out a small sob "Can we go to your room?" "My room or my chambers?" "Room... the kids are sleeping" "Alright. Can you walk?" "I..." "Too slow" Moving, Levi released Eren enough to lift him off his feet as the omega scrambled to hold on "You don't have to carry me" "Humour me" Carrying Eren out into Armin's bedroom, he was careful not to disturb the beta's sleep as he made his way through to the room he was using. Closing the door with his foot, he winced at the door smacked shut loud enough for Eren to jump in his arms. When they finally reached the bed, Levi sank down with his back against the bedhead and Eren still in his lap "Take your time" "I'm scared" Or not... apparently Eren didn't need a moment to gather his words "You're scared?" "About the boys coming to Europe. I... keep thinking that if I was still pregnant, Viren would still be protected by my body... and then I start feeling empty. I miss... I miss feeling him inside of me and knowing he was there. It's horrible. I love him. I love him so much, but I feel so empty inside. And now we'll be going to Europe, I worry that he'll be hurt for not being Zeke's son. Or that Luca will be taken. That they won't let me have both the boys with me" Like fuck their boys wouldn't be with them. Mikasa's squad was coming with them, Historia and Ymir would be there, Historia and Steege, even Hanji and Moblit. And Armin, of course "We won't be alone. Your magic has started coming back, hasn't it?" "Small spells and sparks on my fingers don't really count. Levi... I love him, but I don't know what to do. I don't know if I'm being a good mother to him. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. When I was pregnant, I was terrified I wouldn't get to meet him, or that something would be wrong... and now... I don't know... I feel so empty without him. I'm sorry" "Eren, it's ok. I can't say I know what it's like to carry a child inside of you. To feel them move, and to have them with you constantly. But I can tell you, you're being the best mother you can be" "But I feel empty... I love Viren, yet some days... it's so messed up, Levi. He's beautiful and perfect. Everything he does, I love him even more" "And that's why you rub your belly? Because you miss him" "I feel like shit..." Nuzzling Eren's hair, Levi kissed his temple as he did "Thank you for telling me" "You're not mad?" "I'm not mad at all. I've been working with you these last two weeks. I've seen how hard you've been working. You're amazing" "You're one to talk... juggling the four of us" Levi would watch the kids in the mornings when Eren stayed up late. That's why he was still living in Armin's chambers. He'd been back and forth during the first week after Willy's departure. But Eren was a workaholic, and Armin was sick of waking up to find Eren working away at odd hours, when he wasn't ill "It's easier than expected. Armin's much more prepared to listen than Erwin was, and it also means more time with you and the boys. And when I start thinking that all of this will soon be behind us, and that it's all leading towards our future, things aren't so bad. I know Europe will be a shit show. I know it's not going to be easy on any of us, and that we don't know what will happen, but once it's over... that dream keeps coming to mind. You standing in the kitchen with Viren on your hip as you talk to him about whatever your cooking. Luca sitting on the kitchen bench where he knows he's not supposed to be, but you let him anyway because he's our boy. I still don't know what I'm going to do, but a home where you're waiting for me..." "I like this dream" "So do I. Maybe another pup or three running around and causing trouble?" Eren sniffled "You don't need to lie" "Need to lie?" "I'm..." "You're perfect. You've always been perfect" "My stomach isn't flat... you liked it flat" Did Eren seriously think that he didn't find him attractive? Their last attempt at anything sexual hadn't gone exactly well, but he didn't think Eren still harboured doubts over his desire for him "And I loved it full of our pup. I know your stretch-marks are starting to fade, but I love them. I love that you carried our pup. It makes me proud" "God. You're being too nice again. I feel like a shitty mother and now you're telling me I'm not" "Because you aren't. Like I said, I don't understand because I can never carry a child, but that doesn't make these feelings and emotions any less real for you" "I hate feeling like this... I get so mad at myself. One day I'll be fine, then the next it's hard to even function" "You've always been too hard on yourself. We just need to get through this. We will get through this" "I haven't heard from Willy since he left. I don't think he appreciated what I said. Should I have apologised?" Levi very nearly snorted. Eren's words hadn't left much room for interpretation. If his mate had apologised, he probably would have wounded the alpha's pride even further "No. What you said was what needed to be said. Everything you've said is what needed to be said. You make me so damn proud of you, and then you don't even realise it" "Because I don't see what there is to be proud of. Words are just words" "Words aren't just words. You take your words and turn them into actions" "How do I know if my words are the right ones?" "Generally the angrier you get all those fucked up rich pigs, the more right you are" "I... they make me so angry" "I've noticed. Yet, you've always spoken of peace. For humanity to find its way to peace and and freedom. You are my hope" "Then you're an idiot" "Perhaps. No matter what happens Eren, I'll always support you" "Even when I fuck up?" "Even when we both fuck up" Eren gave a small laugh, before sinking against him completely. His mate's hand found his, squeezing lightly as he did "God. I don't want tomorrow to come" "I know. I promise you, I won't allow our boys to be alone" "Thank you... I mean, Mikasa is pretty capable, as is her squad. And you're capable... I know we won't be alone, but Levi... I need to ask you something serious, and I need you to promise me something" Levi had a feeling he knew exactly what Eren was about to ask of him "If something does happen, I want you to place Luca and Viren before me..." There it was... Even though he hadn't voiced his fears, Levi was also nervous about what would come once they left the comfort of the castle. Not everyone in Europe was as kind and welcoming as Hannes, and not everyone was accepting of dragons. Eren being pregnant before marrying Zeke would label him a slut or a whore, despite being both bonded and engaged, in the eyes of many "... I need you to promise me" "Eren" "Levi, please. I could never live with myself if something happened to them because of their association with me. I could never recover from losing them. We've already lost so much. They're both so young and small... they both need their father" "They also need their mother" "Please. If something happens, I'll find a way to take care of myself. They can't. Our boys can't" Nothing was going to happen. That was the prayer that played on loop on his mind. Eren was growing more and more distressed as he waited for his answer. Levi knew he couldn't lose Eren. He'd be destroyed, but he also couldn't lose his sons. If the time came, no matter what happened or what it cost him, he'd find a way for the three of them to keep living "I promise... I promise on our bond I'll find a way" "Thank you... I know I'm an idiot. I'm stubborn and hot headed, and tend to speak before I think. But thank you for loving me" "You make it sound like this is our last night together" "No... I don't want it to be our last night together. I want to keep getting better. I want that dream to be something more than a dream. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still dreaming. If I ever woke up from that coma... sometimes I want to wake up" Dreams hadn't been the greatest or easiest of things for either of them since Obsydin came into their lives. Again, it was another fear that Levi had swallowed down. The dragons madness had spread to Hannes, leaving him to wonder if maybe Luca and Eren had both been affected and tainted by the dragon's magic. Obsydin naturally took offence, but he also couldn't deny the natures of his own powers "So a small house, with more pups? You really wouldn't mind?" "I'd like more pups, or a brood. Sometime in the future. When we're finally free" "I promise you we will be" "Mmmm. I'll hold you to that. Thank you for coming to talk to me. I was so ashamed of what I feel. Though, I probably would have yelled at you if you'd tried to help sooner" "You don't need to be ashamed. I respect you, and know what this means to you. To have space to work your own headspace out" "I know it's not easy for you" "It's not easy for either of us. I was so caught up in trying to keep you safe, that I failed to really comprehend everything going on around us. I mean, I knew what was happening, yet when compared to you, I couldn't find the effort to truly care" "That's because you're a softy" Levi's alpha growled at their omega's playful words "I'm not soft" "Right. You're a big bad alpha" "I'll big bad alpha you, if you keep this up" Eren pulled back in his lap to meet his eyes "If I said I wanted to try, what would you say?" Try what?... oh... oh... seriously? "You want to..." Why was he suddenly feeling so shy about sex? And why did his face feel warmer than usual? Eren was quick to deflate, mumbling out "We don't have to" "No. I... would like to" "I've healed... but if you don't want to..." "It's not that I don't want to. I don't want things to dissolve into... well, what happened last time" "I understand" "I don't think you do. I really don't think I'm going... to... you know" "Come?" If the gods could slay him right now, his pride might just stand a chance. Giving them a moment, no divine intervention came. Levi overcome with embarrassment "Last. Ok. I don't think I can last. Last time, I nearly came before I even pushed inside of you, you little shit" "You're embarrassed" No fucking shit. Eren got him all kinds of worked up, and masturbating didn't help matters "Shut up" "I don't mind" "I do" "I don't... we... have all night..." "I'm an alpha" "I know. I know you've also been trying to be considerate. I appreciate it" This little shit... if he wasn't his omega, Levi would walk right out on him "I didn't mean to... I mean, I want to feel good with you. I want to try and bring back the more intimate side of this relationship, and I don't want to regret not being with you tonight if something happens" "Nothing is going to fucking happen" Eren sighed softly, clearly disbelieving him "Hey. I'm serious. I won't let anything happen" "Then be with me tonight?" "Alright. But no fucking laughing at me" "Levi, I would never. This... sex with you has always been something more. I want that back. I'm sensitive over my stomach, but I want this back" "I love your stomach" "I still need time" "Then I won't touch your stomach" "Good... can I present myself?" If the gods that he'd prayed to for help were watching, the were probably laughing at the fact Levi went hard embarrassingly fast at the thought. They were also probably as confused as he was as to how Eren had suddenly decided he wanted sex after crying in the bathroom... and now his mate wanted to present himself... maybe they really had slain him in bed, and now he was in some kind of Eren fuelled heaven? Growling, Levi pushed Eren down on the bed, his leg coming over so he was straddling his mate as his lips found his. Whining into the kiss, Eren's hands clawed at Levi's nightshirt, his hips bucking up as he fought to strip the alpha. Finding he couldn't kiss Levi and strip him, Eren let out a growl of his own. The half dragon using his strength to flip their position before Levi knew what had happened. Breaking the kiss for a moment, Levi found himself stripped of the stupid nightshirt before Eren rushed to free himself of his. Seriously, Levi could see nothing wrong at all with Eren's naked body, especially when illuminated by the soft glow of the glowstones as he discarded the garment. His soft lines and rounder hips... his small pert breasts and tummy... it was intoxicating "You're so fucking perfect" Diving in for another hard kiss, Levi's hands went to Eren's arse, the omega moaning as Levi tugged upwards "Sit on my face. I want to fucking taste you" "I have a better idea" With his arse on Levi's face, Eren had control of the whole situation as he bobbed his head. His soft sweet lips, and the slightest amount of teeth against Levi's dick. With each slide down, Levi was forced not to rock too hard up into Eren's mouth. His brain had was already struggling to keep up with Eren riding his tongue. He needed to be in his mate, and he couldn't take being so close to coming, and regaining some measure of self control. He was only human. Pushing Eren up, his mate whimpered as his lips and tongue left his sopping opening. Almost hesitantly, Eren pulled back to look over his shoulder "Levi?" "I need to fuck you. I'm about to lose control" Whining, Eren crawled forward to arch his back and push his arse out. His hands fisting the blankets as he presented himself perfectly "I'm close... I need it too. Need your knot" "Fuck... sweet boy..." "Please... I want to come, sir" "Hold still for me, and let me know if it hurts" "It hurts not having you in me. I want it hard and fast" Eren was certainly lose enough, though Levi was still apprehensive as he slid up from under him. Wet with slick and wet with Eren's saliva, Levi lined himself up. Pushing in slowly, Eren let out an obscenely loud and long moan. Levi's knot already beginning to swell "Shit..." "Fuck, Levi..." Neither of them could last. Riding Eren hard and fast, it was only a matter of moments before they both came, Eren clenching around him so hard that Levi saw stars for a moment. Shit... fuck. His hips stuttering as he rode Eren through his orgasm, the omega whimpering as he was pushed down hard against the mattress, Levi triggering a second orgasm in his younger lover that left his mate boneless beneath him. Riding out the harder of the first pulses of come ungainly, Levi moved to pull Eren up against him as they lessened, his mate's magic briefly warming his body before fading. Both of them needing several moments to come back to reality, which was enough time for Levi to begin to worry he'd hurt his mate "Eren? You ok, sweet omega?" "Mmm... I came so fucking hard" "I didn't hurt you, did I?" "Think I'm still coming. Feels good" Slipping his hand down between Eren's thighs, Levi gave a small experimental tug as he milked the last few drops of semen from his mate. Whining at him, Eren started to wriggle as Levi worked his spent dick "Came twice... let me recover" "Ok, baby boy. Do you want to lay down?" "Mmm... want to cuddle. Missed cuddles" Guiding Eren down, Levi's knot tugged hard enough for his mate to hiss. Apologising softly, Levi made sure Eren wasn't laying in his own mess as he snagged the closest blanket to cover them both. Trying to keep his omega's insecurities in mind, he had one arm awkwardly propping himself up, while the other was snaked around Eren, above the blanket "You ok?" "Mmm... we always did fuck good" Laughing, Levi kissed Eren's scales again "Still out of it?" "Yep... I think I passed out when I came" "That good?" "Mmmm..." "Ok. You just rest" "'m rest'n... feel really good" Despite Eren's dopey and sated state, his mate managed to stay awake long enough to demand a second round, before passing out for all of five minutes as their post coital bliss was interrupted by Viren's cries. Eren was in no state to even remember his name, let alone do something about feeding their son, leaving Levi to clean him down and gather him up, carrying him across to the omega's room to take care of their baby. With his breasts already leaking, the omega was a beautiful mess. Levi had over indulged in marking his lover's skin, littering his neck and shoulders with hickeys that Eren would probably scold him over in the morning, yet couldn't bring himself to regret it. Smiling sleepily, Eren curled into his as Viren fed, falling asleep with the pup still latched to his nipple. There was nothing he wouldn't do to protect his family. Nothing at all. * Frowning at the hickeys along his neck and shoulder blade, Eren's fingers ghosted across the bruised skin. Knowing how important today was the omega wished Levi had held back, yet at the same time the marks brought forth a dizzy kind of happiness each time he caught sight of them in the mirror. Each mark was proof that Levi held him, and each mark was a small sign that Eren belonged to the alpha. It was hard to be mad after the man had turned his mind to a soggy mess of pleasant numbness. He'd even slept like a log, sleeping through Armin waking and showering with Luca, Levi showering, Viren's early morning nappy change. When he'd finally been woken by Levi, he felt more refreshed and less nervous than he had in days, despite his fear that Europe was going to be one huge mistake. Scolded thoroughly by Armin for having "disturbingly loud sex" in his chambers was all it took for his mood to be ruined. Armin didn't mean it as more than teasing, with a slight reminder to be quieter in future, not when he'd asked more than once if they'd tried being physical again but Eren couldn't help but feel both ashamed and bad that Armin had overheard him crying out in pleasure. His anxieties manifesting as a queasiness in his stomach that had him unable to look at breakfast, let alone try to actually eat. Keeping to himself, his head was lowered as he followed Mikasa, Armin and Luca towards the castle training grounds to meet Freya. Levi was by his side, his alpha not sure what had upset him, but knowing they didn't have time to explore the issue. Reaching Freya, the female rider knew something was wrong with him the moments she laid eyes on him. His relationship wasn't as good with her as his one with Historia was, but he appreciated the fact she made the effort to congratulate him on Viren's birth, and that she same a special fuss of Luca. Leading Luca over to meet Steege, the little dragon showed no fear as he ran right up to Steege. Lowering his head to Luca's level, the elder dragon found himself cautiously bopped on the nose, before Luca wriggled his butt in a clear sign that he wanted to play. Groaning in embarrassment, Eren covered his face as their friends laughed at Luca's antics. He really needed to teach Luca that not everyone was a friend, even if Steege seemed to take no offence at the action. Squatting down next to Luca, Freya calmly introduced him to Steege. Despite Steege's usual stoicism, the elder dragon moved his front left foot to calmly play softly with Luca, rolling and running around in circles, Luca seemed to be having the time of his life as Freya returned to them "I'm sorry about Luca. He loves everyone" "He's a special little dragon. Historia spoke fondly of him, and I can see why. It's clear he is well loved" "Is Steege alright playing with him? I can't really shift at the moment..." Freya was quick to interrupt him "Steege might look fierce, but he would never hurt a young dragon" "I mean, I hope he isn't being too much of a handful. He gets quite enthusiastic over things" "They'll be fine. Now, do you have everything you need? Historia has arranged what she can on her end, but she was given a message to make sure you brought papers with you?" Willy. He couldn't leave well enough alone, could he? "Yes. Everything I need has been packed in the trunk I am sharing with Levi" With a duplicate copy left at the castle incase things went wrong "Excellent. And who else are we waiting on?" "The remaining members of Mikasa's squad, as well as the leader of our science division..." "I thought Shitty Glasses would have been here by now. She's usually pissing herself with excitement over dragons" Eren closed his eyes and counted to five before opening them again. He really needed Levi to not be quite so "Levi-ee". He couldn't handle it. He wanted everything to be as polite as possible, so they could hurry up and leave before he found the courage to run. His alpha was really fucking lucky that Freya was part of the new age royals that could take a joke "We still have time. I want to make sure no one is left behind. It's a long flight after all" "I don't know if Viren will sleep through..." Looking to his son, Viren was asleep for now... "Eren, I assure you that neither myself or Steege find offence in your two precious sons. I can feel how worried you are, and how weak your magic currently is. No harm will come to your children while we are present. You are a dragon of Draecia, despite what my father may say, and a friend to our royal household. Calm your heart and take a breath. We will get you there safely" Placing her hand on his arm, Freya's magic pulsed through him softly. His own magic allowing the gently calming feeling. Her specialty might not be healing, not on Historia's scale, but he appreciated it "I... I know. I'm sorry. I've been like this since the birth of Viren. This morning has been less than perfect, and I fear what happened once we reach Europe. I worry for Luca, given he's so friendly and has no magic of his own" "I think he's won Steege over. Albino dragons are exceedingly rare" "He was hatched from a damaged egg that took over 20 years to hatch. I wish he could have met his biological father. He was a great man" "Right now, he knows all he needs to know. That he is loved deeply by you and by Levi. It's almost as if he waited all this time to meet you" "I had a rough heat, and his father was kind enough to let me hold his egg close. I didn't know if I should bring him with me when he passed, but I couldn't imagine a life without him" "I was truly over joyed for you once I learned of your pregnancy. You deserve to be happy" "Thank you. I know I'll see Historia soon, but how has she been? It's not the same only conversing by letters" "She's good. Very happy, and very over being pregnant. Her clutch will be here soon, I say two eggs, but she won't listen to me" "Oh? How many does she say?" "Ymir said four as joke, now she's scared it's true" "Given that it's a small clutch, I hope for her sake it's only two. Yet the dragon part of me wishes her a large clutch" "Birth isn't easy" "No. No it really isn't. Poor Levi here had to deliver Viren, as well as most of my clutch. I'm very lucky to have him" "You two seem... happy" Eren didn't miss the way Freya paused. Historia probably told Freya a little of his ups and downs with Levi, or Ymir had been bad mouthing his alpha "We're trying. I'm all over the place at the moment, but we're trying. We're both adjusting to everything that happened, but yeah... we're getting better. Right?" "Yeah. We're getting there" Coming to join them, Armin was dwarfed in his thick fur coat. The winter morning holding more than a little bite despite the sun being up "Save me. Mikasa started talking security protocols and then noticed I wasn't paying attention" Eren couldn't stop himself as he took half a step away from Armin, trying to make it look natural as he did. His body reacting before he could do anything "Did you seriously run away from me?" "Mikasa is scary?" His excuse was strained. Armin didn't seem to notice, but both Freya and Levi did. Shit. He didn't want to be like this around his best friend "I am not scary. I wanted to know why Armin thought it was ok not to carry a sword, and why Levi hadn't advised him to" "We're probably going to be stripped of our weapons before entering the court. When we're not in court, we will be together. Armin is faster at running than with a sword" "Thanks, Levi" Levi had insisted that they make time in the mornings to go through basic drills, which clashed with Mikasa's training schedule for Armin. While Armin was training, Eren was forced to wield the knife Levi had gifted him. He definitely wasn't a virtuoso, and it's led to him playing catch up on his reports for submittal in Europe, his proposals for Eldia, and the few papers he had in regards to Marley. Though Marley was pushed to the back burner once the warships had finally left their waters "He still should be carrying a sword, at least for the sake of appearances" "We can't show up in Europe preaching peace and brandishing weapons. It doesn't work like that. Eren, back me up" "Armin..." Mikasa sighed dramatically as she crossed her arms. Things were still a little shaky between them, and given how it was now a month to the day since his birthday had passed, he didn't know how to fix things between them. He could feel his emotions getting the better of him, even before Mikasa replied with "Don't back him up" Stepping sideways again, Levi wrapped his arms around him "That's enough. We're all cold and tired. We'll sort the sword thing out when we get there. Armin's dressed the part, and the idea of peace is that weapons will one day cease to be necessary. While I can't say I truly believe that will ever be the case, we don't know what we'll be walking into. For now, Armin doesn't get a sword. Eren, why don't we make sure Luca hasn't gotten himself hurt while playing with Steege. He's not the most coordinated of dragons" "You're both running away. You're supposed to be on my side" "We would be if Mikasa wasn't so damn scary"

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