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marmarparadoxa · 4 years

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Hange Zoë - understanding and inquisitiveness

I want to dedicate this post to an Hange character analysis and I think that the one above is one the first yet one the most representative moments in which we get to know Hange.

This is set in chapter 25, and it shows us an Eren’s memory of the month that he has spent with Levi squad, prior to the mission in which they encounter the Female Titan. During this period, Hange, assisted by Levi, sets out to start experimenting on Eren and his titan transformations. As opposed to the others’ concern and reluctance to experiment, we see her firmly stating the importance of doing it. “If there’s something we don’t know, we should find out. It’s absolutely worth putting our lives on the line.” I think that it is one of the greatest quotes from SNK and one of the most representative of the spirit of the Survey Corps. Up to this moment, we have seen a lot of soldiers willing to give their lives and dedicate their hearts in order to reconquer humanity’s freedom. In order to do that, they are ready to kill the bulk of titans, risking their lives out of the walls. However, none of them has appeared to be interested in understanding who and what actually the enemy is. They just continue to slicing titans napes. And then there’s Hange. Contrary to the other members of the Survey Corps, her focus is not restricted to kill the titans. She tries to look at things from a different point of view. She tries to really understand the nature of the enemy, and the truth about their world, she doesn’t think that just slicing titans napes is enough. She tries to understand what they are actually facing, because she understands that this way is their best chance to succeed and to win the battle against the titans. When no one else does, she put all of her efforts to gain the necessary knowledge, even if at first sight these efforts don’t seem to bring an immediate result, even if the other SC soldiers don’t support her and don’t understand the importance of this (except of course for Erwin, Moblit and Levi). I think that just this is so admirable. She is the one who really tries to augment their knowledge, even just a little bit, in order to improve their situation.

Hange’s ability to analyze things and her scientific way of thinking

Hange is able to look into what stands in front of her, and she analyzes it like no one else can. She notices that, considering their size, titans couldn’t stand and move like they do. She points out how Eren titan’s body came up from nothing, and she formulates hypothesis about that. She conducts various experiments on the titans they manage to capture, even dangerous ones, even others when she actually tortures them, but still (!) empathizes with them, as shown by her suffering expression in inflicting them so much pain.

However, she does all of it, because all of the knowledge they can gain from those methodically conducted experiments could bring them a little bit closer toward the discovery of the truth about the titans, and, extensively, the truth about this world. She has really a scientific way a thinking: she gathers facts and data, she makes hypothesis and tries to elaborate theories that can scientifically, rationally explain those data, and then she always elaborates new experiments, always furthering their understanding of things, always gathering new data. All of the little observations that she has made, all the theories and possible explanations with which she came out, then, lead her to wonder about the nature of their reality. She has questioned the nature of their phenomenal understanding of the world, she hypothesizes that the true nature of things could be something ontologically different from what they experience and think to know about the world.

As the story continues, they discover a lot of things. The walls are made up of giant titans with their endured skin. Hange, together with Armin, is the one who actually hypothesizes it, and also comes to verify it, picking up a shard of the hardened skin of the Female Titan, having noticed that it is not evaporating, and a fragment of the walls, and analyzing them in order to compare them with a microscope, up to discover that they have the same physical structure.

Then, they discover the true nature of titans, their human nature, and again Hange is the one who realizes that: putting together what they know about the situation and Ragako village, she comes up with that and makes the harsh, astonishing conclusion. However, I think that this has come not totally as a novelty for Hanji. What makes me think this is, first of all, her approach to titans during her experiments. She gives them a name, and she talks with them (not only for experimental purposes). She cries and screams when she conducts pain experiments on them. It is like Hange, without even realizing it (or maybe being fully aware of what she was doing?) has always treated them as they were conscious creatures. And of course she knows that at least one titan has shown sign of intelligence, namely speaking intelligible words and showing sign of remorse for having killed a human, as we see in the Ilse’s Notebook OVA. And then the quote about the difference between what we see and what actually exists. It is possible that Hange may have sensed that titans are not the mindless creatures came up from nothing that they seem, that they could be something really different.

I was also astonished by her sharpness when she suggests what is actually inside titans napes, how she is immediately able to link the human origin of titans with their weak point and explain that so well.

There are many other times in which her insights, or better hypothesis, have informed the SC how to resolve seemingly obscure situations, as for example when she suggested to Erwin and the rest of the SC that Reiner and Bertholdt, escaped with Eren and Ymir, had probably reached the nearest Titan forest in order to rest, or when she hypothesized that, given the strange and suspicious story of the Reiss chapel, kidnapped Eren and Historia might have been conducted there, so Levi gives the order of heading to the chapel, trusting Hange’s judgement.

Also, she is the one who, having rediscovered the technology which has been hidden till then by the the First Interior Squad, devised new weapons that significantly improve the survival chance and power of attack of the SC, namely the “Executioner from Hell” and the “Thunder Spear”, suggesting that she has also notable engineering creativity.

Hence, there are a lot of things and victories of the Survey Corps that wouldn’t have been possible without the bright contribute of Hange’s intellect and intuitions. Her ability to analyze and make deductions from the data they have, applied to battle and titan issues have lead them to resolve complex situations many times. She is indeed the character with the highest score in intelligence in the SNK universe (together with Zeke), with a 11/10 (source Attack on Titan guidebook):

Her infinite curiosity and love of knowledge

For the sake of humanity, in order to reconquer the freedom that they have lost, she has always devoted herself to apply her bright mind to the SC cause. However, what I really love about her is her genuine curiosity and inquisitiveness in understanding what she sees and in discover new things about the world that she shows in every moment of her life, above what is needed in terms of battle strategies and titan issues. She is so curious and amazed by every discovery that she could make.

She’s in love with the process of discovering new things.

In the Smartpass interview, she said that, if humanity will be finally liberated from titans, she would like to research vegetation outside the walls, or study about humanity’s past.

In the SNK Short story The Library That’s Covered In Dust, while the other soldiers are resting, we see her merrily searching through the books of the library of the old castle where the SC soldiers are taking shelter from the rain, and then starting wondering, expressing her thoughts to Levi, about those ancient manuscripts written in letters they can’t read, and how they suggest the existence of an extinct civilization. It amuses me that, while the other soldiers are just taking rest during the mission, Hange instead is all caught up in searching books and making speculations about what they may contain and extinct civilizations.

Another precious moment is when they finally arrive at the sea. I just love how, at the very first encounter with the ocean, Hange’s just being Hange: she notices sea cucumbers in the water and, despite the concerned Levi’s warning, she grabs them, because she just can’t help herself xD:

Then, about one year later, for the first time the SC encounters Marleyans, and also gets to know Yelena and Onyankopon. Hence Onyankopon, in order to prepare them to build a port for the arrive of other Marleyans, and improve Paradis technology, which has remained backward due to their isolation from the rest of the world, starts to explain what a port and all of the other things are, and this is Hange’s reaction:

She immediately realizes what a port is and how they can use it, even before Onyankopon has time to say it. +

She is just so amazed for all the new things that they are learning. Despite the burden of being the new commander and all the responsibilities that come with that, she still manages to get excited and her enthusiasm is so precious. Of course, she knows how important it is for them, the Paradis people, to know the outside world, if they want to start a communication with it and be prepared for any outcome it may have (and we know how things went...).

She truly acknowledges the importance of understanding things, and how it is not possible to live in this world if one doesn’t try to comprehend it, a way of thinking that the Survey Corps has always embodied, but also if people don’t allow others to know and understand who they are:

I think that Hange’s way of thinking truly represent, in her special way, what the spirit of the Survey Corps has always been about: to research, explore the outside world and gain knowledge, try to understand things (and let others understand you). This is what, eventually, will make you free in this world.

(This post wasn’t meant to be a comprehensive analysis, I had rather focused on Hange’s intellect and on her curious, bright, rational, scientific yet full of empathy and intuition approach to the world. I think that this is one of her most distinctive traits, and one of the reasons why I love her so much).

Bonus:

Happy Hange greeting a car (she’s such a cutie ^^)

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thestarsanctuary · 3 years

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REQUEST THINGS TO CONSIDER!! PLEASE READ BEFORE REQUESTING!

REQUESTS IN GENERAL -

When it comes to requests I write:

Headcannons - 5 is the hard limit for characters.

One-Shots

I will only do part 2’s if they are really in demand, just because I don’t want to dwell on how to write it.

N O SMUT, or NSFW content (there may be hints of it in some situations however

I’m not writing about drugs or people getting high ✋🏾

I can write about triggering topics like suicide or past-absuive relationships/assult but it wouldn’t be that romantic. I don’t think those things should be turned into some plot for kisses like they are very serious and traumatic so keep that in mind if you request so it will have platonic/romantic aspects but it will not be fluff overall.

SHOWS AND CHARACTERS WITHIN THE SHOWS -

Haikyuu - EVERYONE EXCLUDING...

XXX

(Keep in mind since there are so many characters I cannot exactly do all of them as well as others)

My Hero Academia - EVERYONE EXLUDING...

Endeavor - Not because of his character but because he does have a wife (despite putting her in the hospital 😀) and I don’t feel comfy writing about him like that

Kouji Koda - He honestly hasn’t had a lot of scenes and I’m barely sure how mans got in the program.

Mineta - idc if I’m in the majority for this but I do not like him.

Tooru Hagakure - Once again her character has barely any depth and idk how she even got in why is she there

Rikidou Satou - S A M E R E A S O N except I can understand how he got in. Ish.

Mashiro Ojiro - he just needs somethin else I don’t know how to write him properly.

Twice - mannn c’mon now

Spinner - it’s just a no from me

Kurogiri - he’s well...I don’t know how to make that happen

OVERHAUL - I HATE THIS MAN AND I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT WITH A PASSION.

i can write for Kaminari but I don’t think I could do him as accurately as the rest.

One Punch Man - NOBODY EXCUDING...

Saitama

Genos

everybody else is just irrelevant 💀

Attack on Titan - EVERYBODY EXCLUDING...

Reiner - I just can’t find it in me tbh

Bertholdt - I can barely spell his name.

Historia - belongs to Ymir idc

Ymir - same reasoning

Basically all the kids like Gabi n stuff bc....they’re kids.

Death Note - NOBODY EXCLUDING...

Yagami

Misa

Matsuda

I can do Ryuk and Rem if it’s platonic.

I m a y be able to do Mello but I’m not that good with the rest of their personalites. One request will have other characters in it I believe because they requested it before I made this. So it is my fault.

Great Pretender - NOBODY EXCLUDING...

Laurent

Makoto

Abby

Paula

Dorothy

KUROKO NO BASKET - COMPLICATED

I can do all of the GOM + Taiga, as well as all of Seirin, because there are so many characters I just want to do the ones I know the best,

ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM - hm.

Okay. I COULD write for them ONLY in very very calm scenes or platonic ones. You MaKiNg oUt with them isn’t an option bc it doesn’t really matter if they were aged up in the last few scenes if I picture them- I picture them as kids. so only scenes like “headcannons of you and Karma studying together” or things of that regard.

DEMON SLAYER - NOBODY EXCLUDING...

Tanjiro - once again, nothing overly romantic as I’m pretty sure these guys are still kids.

Zenitsu - same thing.

Inosuke - same thing.

Nezuko - ONLY PLATONIC.

I can do the Demon Slayer Corps but I won’t do Sanemi or Muichiro- probably not Obanai either because I know enough about who everybody else is, I’ll read the manga soon and this whill change.

KAKEGURUI - EVERYBODY EXCEPT...

XXX

JUJUTSU KAISEN - EVERYBODY EXCEPT...

XXX

DAREDEVIL - NOBODY EXCEPT…

Matt Murdock

Karen Page

Foggy Nelson

THE PUNISHER - NOBODY EXCEPT…

Frank Castle

JESSICA JONES - NOBODY EXCEPT…

Jessica Jones

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I think I covered everything!!!

- SS

#knb x reader #aot x reader #attack on titan x reader #haikyuu x reader #hq x reader #my hero x reader #mha x reader #bnha imagines #bnha x reader #death note x reader #kakegurui x reader #demon slayer x reader #headcannons #oneshot

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dammitadolfnomorecake · 5 years

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🏰⚔️ DMODT- 19.... sooooo is this ok? Honest feedback plez

Seated next to Levi, Eren was waiting for Historia to begin her explanation. On his other side, Erwin was gripping the arm of the sofa so hard, that Eren was surprised it hadn't broken. Despite knowing Levi wouldn't hurt him, Erwin's actions had been what he'd expected from Levi over his newly formed scales. Since meeting the Draecia pair, and their dragons, he'd felt so incredibly nervous that his stomach was rolling rather ominously... and this silence wasn't helping anything. He didn't care if Historia needed to pick her words, he just wanted some for of answer about what he was. His distress was slowly rising to panic, and while Levi's scent was warm and calming, Erwin's angry scent left him waiting to be thrown down on the floor. The silence between the seven of them wasn't broke until two of the maids came up with the smart cart from the kitchen. On it was two teapots, several cups and an apple pie that smelt divine. Serving them, the maids left when they were done. Erwin finally breaking the silence as the man reached for his cup of tea "I assure you it isn't poisoned" Historia nodded brightly "I know. I can smell traces of poison. I'm sorry, I was just lost in my own mind. Eren, can you tell me about your childhood? When did you first discover your magic?" The mage didn't like being the centre of attention, even if he'd warmed up to Historia. Nervously, his thigh rubbed against Levi's as he sat straighter, he desperately wanted to sink into Levi's side, but didn't want to do anything that may be considered an insult. The alpha not shying away as he placed his hand on Eren's knee, Eren feeling a small amount of courage start to swell at the touch. Levi hadn't deserted him, even though he was less than human by the looks of it. As if reading his mind, Levi smiled softly at him "It's alright. No matter what you say, we won't judge you" Levi might not, but Erwin would... still, the two princesses had travelled so far to be there, so needed to be open and honest "It was rather normal. I lived with my father, Grisha Yeager, and my mother, Carla Yeager. When I was about 7, we adopted Mikasa Ackerman after the death of her parents at the hands of bandits. I was ten when I first noticed my magic. It was small sparks of fire around my hands and fingers. I had no control over it, so I'd wear gloves. My mother died when Marley invaded Eldia from the south, and my father went missing soon after that. Mikasa, and our friend Armin, both found places here, within the castles, while I lived on the streets for the next two years. While living on the streets, I developed a life threatening infection in my lungs. I was starving, and riddled with infected and weeping bug bites and bruises. The winter of my 12 year had been particularly brutal. The streets were clogged with rain and rubbish, and I knew I was dying. I was simply too sick, each time I coughed there was blood and pus. It'd been raining, and I wanted somewhere dry to... to die. I wanted to be with my family when I did, but I was so weak I collapsed in the stables, and so scared of what they'd say... so I decided I just wanted to be near them. It was there that Prince Erwin found me. I was so sick that my first heat hit, aged 12. The castle healers healed me the best they could, the I spent 5 years in an omega sanctuary, until returning here to vow myself to the kingdom around 4 months ago" Historia nodded, leaving in to take her teacup into her hold "And you couldn't control your magic all before your heat?" "No. It was simply sparks, after my first heat... well... I have no idea how it happened, but it had a mind of its own. I'd levitate, cast wind, fire and storms, all before my vows were taken. The sanctuary guardians had never seen such a problem child" "And after your heat, and your vows?" "I couldn't practice and learn as my master didn't have the time to train me. I read the books, but my magic wouldn't work. It wasn't until we both suffered effects from it, that he stepped into his role. Since then, I've had a lot more control" "Except for his last heat. He cast a storm that lasted for days, and winds that broke every window in the castle" Historia pursed her lips, pausing as she raised the cup towards her lips. Ymir glaring at Erwin, as she wrapped an arm around Historia's shoulders "These questions are directed to Eren, not to you. Please do not interrupt her royal highness when we are here about your kingdom's mage" Ymir he liked. Eren decided that right there and then "Levi is right. I attempted to spend my heat alone, and lost complete control of my magic, with no memory of what happened. I was fevered and delirious, which didn't ease until my master came for me" "And you and your master have suffered symptoms? Can you explain?" "The first time was that he coughed up a dragon scale. The second time, I coughed up a stem of belladonna. The third time he coughed up paper. Also, when I was injured, the marks appeared on him. He felt my pain, and pain bled for me" "Have you had times when extreme power welled inside of you?" Eren's heart sank "Y-yes. I try to keep it under control, but it's affected by mood. I was travelling with a court scientist when we were attacked to bandits. I don't know how it occurred, but I turned them to stone" Historia sipped her tea, the smile never leaving her lips "What else have you done?" "He's filled rooms with white roses and petals. Caused the largest apple tree ever seen to appear in the castle courtyard. Grown the field of roses you landed on. Reconfigured castle hallways..." "Levi. That's enough. Eren can speak for himself" Erwin sounded like a child anxious to dob a sibling in for their bad behaviour. Eren nodded, feeling a braver as he pushed closer to Levi and having Levi allowed it "I've also cast fire from air, then used the iron in my blood and in the air to produce a sword, which I turned into a crown. I've filled rooms with rain and snow, and I've been practicing summoning winds in defence. They're hard, and usually slice my arms up, but I think I'm getting there" "Your powers are excellent. Just what we'd expect of a storm dragon" A what now? He couldn't be a dragon... he was human... "There's no need to look so confused. Like Ymir, you are a storm dragon. It's not overly rare, I mean, no. No, new dragons have been born to the Paradis island population in generations, but as you must know, Marley, Draecia and Eldia all used to be a combined empire. Storm dragons are the rarest of all, as they are generally born weak. This is why your lungs won't heal, despite your magic" "I'm not a dragon" Historia giggled "Yes, you are. Your flames came young, but they came. And though I can't say how far back it was, there was a rider or original dragon in your bloodline. You have also inherited magic from one of your parents" "I'm... not a dragon" Historia's smile widened further "You may repeat that as many times as you like, but you are. You're also being limited in this castle. Your true magic suppressed by your Eldia magic user side. If you stay here, your powers will grow, but you'll never be able to use them to your full potential. And without training to control your dragon magic, you will die" Now her smile disappeared, her face becoming firm. Eren blinked a few times in disbelief "I'll die?" "Yes. Dragon magic is old and absolute. It's also incredibly dangerous to its wielder without proper and thorough training" He didn't want to die. He didn't want to do that to Levi... Yes, he'd been preparing to find a way to leave the man so he could wed Petra, but if he died, Levi would be hurt and blame himself "But... I have a master" "Yes, the Prince. And while he helps to channel your magic flow, you will need proper training" "How can you know all of this?" Historia sighed "I know a great many things. Like the truth that the three of you carry. I have no wish to cause a scene, but as Eren is part dragon, he falls under international laws governing dragons. It is also for his own protection that we request he comes with us" "But my bond. He's my master" "Eren, he's more than that. As a youth, he saved your life and imprinted on you. The lingering affections you feel, is because you chose him to be your rider, with no idea you'd done so. I assure you, time apart will be painful, but it is far better than being taken and cut to pieces for your body parts. Even with the small levels of dragon blood in your veins, you're still valuable to the wrong people. I do not wish to scare you, but you need to be prepared" Eren felt himself growing tearing. Wiping his cheeks, he shook his head to deny it all "I'm just an omega..." Pulling him close to him, Levi rubbed his arm "You're lot just an omega. Is he truly in danger?" "Yes. Recently more and more of our kind are being wounded. Now Marley has started moving, there is a threat on that front" "I thought you guys didn't like war?" "We don't. We honour ways and traditions of accepting all those of dragon blood" Why did he have to be part dragon? It made no sense to him. He was just a mage with a major problem "I think you've scared him, Historia" Eren didn't know if he liked Ymir now that she pointed out something that didn't need to be said, though he did like the fact she didn't seem to have a filter on her mouth. It was a lot to take in. Like everything else over the last week had been, and he knew he was being childish over it. He did like the woman. He felt something warm from her, and a familiarity though they'd never met "Can I have some time to think?" "Of course you can. We wouldn't dream of tearing you from your home without talking. Besides, if you came with us, we wouldn't expect you to do so alone. The prince cannot join us, but perhaps you can think of someone else who would ease your loneliness?" "Eren isn't going anywhere without me" Sighing, Eren wished that was true, turning back to the alpha he placed his hand on Levi's "You cannot give up your kingdom. Marley would see it as you siding with Draecia without them" "I don't care" How selfish could Levi be?! Again, he knew he was blowing it out of proportion, but he'd seen so much messed up shit on the streets. Eldia couldn't survive another war "Well I do! God. It's the Petra argument all over again. You have to consider all aspects of this" Behind him, Erwin grabbed his shoulder "Eren. Know your place" Erwin could fuck off. Actually. Everyone could. Apart from Historia. He didn't care about protocol and not insulting anyone anymore. He'd come to the castle to be with Armin and Mikasa, ended up falling for the public prince, who was to be wed, and now he had to leave his home, all while dealing with coming out of his heat "Princess Historia, may we speak in private? I have a few more questions" Historia took the out, smiling again "I would be delighted to" Climbing to his feet, Levi grabbed his hands. The man staring up at him, his eyes filled with pain and a silent plea to stay "I need to converse with Historia. I cannot make an informed decision until I do. Perhaps you can take this time to fill Princess Freya and her dragon in on the incident with Prince Zeke and the dragon egg? Would that be alright?" Freya clicked her fingers, and Eren's eyes widened in shock as the fossilised egg appeared in her lap. That was so fucking cool! He'd never heard of a spell that could be done mentally and have such instantaneous results "I would say that is a yes. Shall we walk as we talk?" Not wanting to force Historia to be alone or uncomfortable, Eren gestured to Ymir "I would like that. Ymir, will you be joining us?" "No. Ymir will be remaining here. I am sure you have some rather personal questions to ask, such as about your heat and a dragon's pregnancy?" Eren's face paled. His herbs were for human omegas... which he wasn't. Maybe Levi should be there? If they were going to discuss pregnancy "Relax, you are not with child. Dragon pregnancies last for two years, and given your human nature, and pure blooded human partner, the birth would be if a child rather than an egg" The dragon egg was huge. His arse clenching at the thought of hours spent in labours to birth something so large. Maybe if they were smaller? Shaking his head, he hurried around the side of the coffee table. And two years?! And how many children would he carry? And if it was eggs, how many eggs? He could probably carry a fair few, but how would he explain that to Levi? Birthing a whole clutch in the alpha's bed seemed a bit extreme, though also appealing. God. No. He didn't want to birth eggs out his arsehole like he was some kind of chicken... This was a conversation liable to send both he and Levi into a meltdown "Yes. Well. We can discuss this as we walk" * Eren felt as if his head was going to explode from everything he'd learned during his talk with Historia. Historia couldn't explain everything to him, as he hadn't agreed to leave, but he was strongly swayed toward accepting her offer. The magic the princess could do was beautiful. Their walk had lead them back out to the rose field for privacy, Historia impressed over the field, while Eren wasn't as much. He didn't know how to remove the roses, without rising ruining the training field. Historia did. Before his eyes, the plants slowly "ungrowing", or "growing in reverse". He wasn't sure what to call it, but bit by bit, they sank back into the soil, leaving behind a dusting of rose petals across the field. Raising her hands, Historia called up a wind, the petals swirling into the middle of them, before coming together to form a small white dragon, then rushing up and disappearing into the clouds. He had no words for how dainty and light her magic seemed to be, and it felt so warm and calming that he wanted to throw his arms around her. Laughing happily at the look of amazement on his face, Historia suggested they cast while they talked. From their mid-morning meeting, until late afternoon, the pair of them discussed their magic. Historia taking the time to walk him through spells the Draecian way, with him echoing it back to her in what he understood of the Eldian way. To have someone who practiced magic and wanted to discuss things with him was exciting, he wasn't just casting what Hanji wanted him to try. He wasn't fumbling in the dark. He wasn't being snubbed by other castle mages and their masters. He'd thought it would be like the sanctuary, with the mages of the castles learning together, but they seemed to do their own thing, which he was on the outside of. He'd learned well enough on the streets when he wasn't wanted. Fetched by Erwin for dinner, the three of them had returned to the castle in silence. Eren growing more and more nervous as he found himself nearing Levi. Just thinking of the alpha sent his thoughts scattering and his heart racing, leaving him wavering over leaving. He'd thrown Levi's life into chaos, and now he was preparing to leave him behind... How cruel could he be? By the time they reached the dining room, Eren was ready to run. Erwin strode into the room ahead of them, Historia following while the mage was struck by the woman at the table he didn't know by face, but knew by smell, and hence by name. Petra. Seated to the left of what was Erwin's seat, the woman's eyes were firmly on Levi. All it took was that instant for the omega to know, Petra had her eye on Levi. The woman had feelings for his lover, and he didn't like it one bit. With shaky steps, he moved to take his seat between Historia and Levi, a seat he didn't feel he had to right to take, given he wasn't royalty. Waiting until he was seated, Levi gave a small smile that matched his worried scent "How was your talk?" Historia nudged him with her elbow, Eren wishing she'd answer instead, but that wasn't happening "Informative. Princess Historia's magic is simply incredible" "And Princess Historia, how is our mage? Does he meet your standards?" "Well and truly. Eren's magic may have an Eldian twist, but it's strong and I believe he'll make an exceptionally talented caster" Eren shook his head "Your magic is so light, I've never felt anything as warm and accepting as it is" "That's because you're yet to learn yours completely. We would very much like to take him with us" Levi's smile slipped "Eren and I will need to discuss this" "Of course. I wouldn't remove him from your court, and side, without doing so" Historia had no idea she'd misspoken in front of Petra. With Erwin's command in place, he hadn't been able to fully explain the situation in his own words. All she knew was what she'd seen in her mind, and that he was under command not to speak of it. Looking to her sister, Freya sighed at her "The egg?" "You read my mind" "It's dead. It contains no sparks of life, and very little magical residue, but we'll be taking it with us. It's from the clutch of Obsydin. Most likely taken before he was slain, soon after it was birthed. It had no time to absorb his powers or life force. Thankfully it won't be hatching" Eren had never thought a dragon rider would be happy over an egg that'd never hatch. Looking to Historia, she patted his arm "It's for the best. He... he was a dragon who lost his way. Though this was about 300 years ago, before Marley, Eldia and Draecia went their seperate way. It was the royal family who managed to slay him with a sword through his heart. Everything made of him was burned into nothingness, including his clutch and kin, his sins so great. They say the last thing he did was curse the whole world, but you can't have a good story for the generations without a curse or two" "I've read something about something similar to that. In it, the knight was a smithy. He'd been drafted and found himself in a situation he wasn't prepared for, managing to slay a great black dragon that shook the world and blackened the sky, with a cheap shot to the heart by sacrificing his men. It said he became the first "Smith", using the name to never forget his humble beginnings" Historia giggled lightly "I think your story has been given some embellishments, but I wouldn't be surprised. Royal history is all about making themselves look good" Levi sighed as he raised his fresh cup of tea, the maids going about serving them, while Eren was hoping he wasn't coming across as an idiot to Freya and her dragon "I quite agree. I'm sure Eren will be able to show the book with the tale inside. He's quite well read" "That would be excellent. Though we do not intend to impose for long. One or two more days. I'm sure you must understand that there are things we have to attend to" "Yes, unfortunately our work is never done" "That is very true. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask the guards at your rooms, or the maids. You have come such a long way, the least we can do is make sure you are comfortable" "Thank you. I'm sure we shall" Dinner was mostly conversation back and forth between Erwin and the Princesses. Ymir providing the occasional snark at the man, and Levi joining in when talked to. Beneath the table, Levi had engaged the teen in a game of footsies, which Eren was trying hard not to let show. It wasn't exactly easy then Levi's boot would slip sometimes and the man would temporarily lose, leaving Eren feeling like laughing, despite the angry looks that Petra kept sending his way. Levi had already noticed the silent exchange, that's what had led to their childish game. When dinner wound up, they retired for the night. Historia and Freya were both tired, and being the polite person he was, Levi insisted on showing them to their room, with Erwin by their side. Only he and Petra were left behind, and Eren didn't really want to end up yelled at. Yet, he wasn't fast enough. Turning to walk towards Levi's room, Petra sidestepped around him, forcing him to stop. Glaring up at him, Eren wondered how the woman would feel is he picked her up and moved her aside "What is your relationship to the prince?" "I'm sorry... I don't believe we have formally met. I'm Eren, a court mage" Extending his hand, it was ignored "I'm Petra, the prince's fiancé" "It's nice to meet you" "Don't give me that. You're sleeping with the prince and that will stop" "Excuse me?" "You've come from nothing. Don't think that it hasn't been noticed how you've wormed your way into the good graces of Prince Erwin" "I..." "You're a dirty whore. Prince Zeke informed me of how you've been trying seduced the prince with your magic. It is by royal decree that I shall be marrying Prince Erwin" Eren wanted to laugh, but he was also slightly scared of the woman. She may look soft and petite, but the sword on her hip wasn't "That's not what Prince Erwin has said" There was an almighty slap across his face "You will not ruin this for me! I have loved him for years, and I will not have a gold stealing whore ruining everything" "I'm sorry, but you have no idea what you're on about" "I demand you leave him alone" "Oh, you don't have to worry about that, you nasty bitch. The prince has voiced out loud that he has no intention of ever loving or marrying you. Even if I am leaving, that doesn't open him up to you. He is his own person. He deserves to find love for himself. You need to realise he doesn't want to marry you" "How dare you! When I'm princess..." "How dare me? You literally only just met me, yet you are hurling abuse at me without knowing anything. You went out of your way, to stake a claim on a man that's above both of us. Now, I am retiring to my quarters. I would strongly suggest you do the same, lest you hear something you don't wish to" If he was leaving Levi, he wanted to have one more night with him, because once he left, he didn't know if he could return. And more importantly, what would be between them when he did. * Levi wasn't at his quarters when Eren reached them. Letting himself in, he stripped and showered before waiting on Levi's bed. The moment the door opened, the teen rushed to alpha, pulling him into the room as Levi kicked the door closed, their lips already against each other as Eren drew Levi to bed. Pushing him down, Levi's smile was soft and genuine "Did you miss me?" "You have no idea" Eyeing Eren's already hard dick, Levi raised an eyebrow "I think I have some" "It's your fault. Do you know how hard it was to behave at dinner? Each touch went straight to my dick" "Well then. I must take responsibilities for my actions. Show me how much you want me as I strip" Spreading his legs, Eren moaned as he slowly fucked himself with his fingers. He shouldn't need Levi as much as he did, but having his master between his legs was all he wanted. When Levi finally climbed into bed, the alpha's lips went straight to his neck "So beautiful... you have no idea" Wrapping his legs around Levi, Levi moved to slowly sheath himself in Eren's heat, both moaning at the sensation "Fuck... Eren... you're perfect" Laughing, Eren took Levi's face in his hands, sitting up to kiss the alpha happily. Rolling his hips forward, Eren let out a groan, breaking the kiss "Less talking, more moving" "So demanding, my little dragon" "Mmm... you're my rider, so ride me" Levi let out a laugh, grabbing him by the hips and pulling him up "As you wish" The sex was soft and warm, Levi always placing his comfort before his own. His touches infuriatingly loving and caring, when all Eren wanted to be was fucked. They had the rest of the night to enjoy each other's bodies. Growling at how slow the alpha was going, Levi stopped completely "What?! Don't stop" "Don't growl" "Don't tease me. I won't break" "I know you won't, but maybe I want to savour every moment with you" "Then savour it faster... or lay down and let me fuck myself" "You're so impatient..." Levi slowly pulled out, before pushing back in hard. Eren letting out a strangled cry. Stupid tears welled in his eyes "Brat?" "Please, master... I don't know how much longer I can stay by your side... I want to feel you..." "Hey... if you think I'm letting you, you're sorely wrong" "I'm a dragon" "And I'm in love with you. These are just facts of life. My affections aren't going to vanish so easily" "Really?" "Yes, now let me love you" "I don't want to hurt you" "I could see it on your face when you returned. How happy you felt... I'm a selfish prince. I won't let you die" Unwrapping Eren's legs, Levi took him by the thighs and spread them wide as he peppered kisses near his knees. The man taking his time to fuck him slowly into a weeping mess. When Levi knotted him, the alpha pulled him up into his lap, Eren nuzzling into Levi's neck as he tried to remember what breathing was "I had feelings and affections for you, before you discovered you were part dragon. That hasn't changed. And I hope as you complete your training, you'll remember me fondly" "Remember you? I'm going to write every day, I can... I don't want to be in love with you. I wanted to seperate from you, without hurting you. But I can't..." "We're bonded. You're my dragon, and I'm your rider" "You're not mad?" "How could I be? The affections of such a beautiful omega, who happens to be part dragon. And cares so deeply for those Eldia have failed. I'm a lucky man. I just wish we didn't have to hide" "Historia knows. I didn't talk about it" Levi kissed his neck, nodding softly as his thumbs massaged Eren's hip bones. He could smell a second round starting, despite Levi still knotted and coming "I figured as much. Don't let it worry you" "But it does. So much. I don't want Eldia to fall into war. I don't want the people to suffer, or you to be held accountable" "Hey. We'll figure something out. We always do" "Petra knows" Levi pulled back, his thumbs digging into Eren's hips "She what?" "Historia misspoke. Petra knows. She... she loves you" "I don't love her" "She won't let you go so easily" "Then I'll tell her over and over until she understands" "Maybe... maybe there's something going on with her?" "It doesn't matter. I don't love her" "But you'll talk to her? I mean, probably not alone, she's desperate... I feel like something is going on with her" "Petra is a professional" "But..." "Eren, I'm tired of talking about her, when I'm in you" Eren snorted, moving to kiss his master. Levi was right. He was talking too much "I'm sorry. There's just so..." "You're about to start again. Stop it" "Make me" Hefting him up, Eren screeched and clung to Levi "What are you doing?" "Taking you to the shower and fucking you there. Then against the bathroom counter, and maybe on the floor... I'm not letting you forget my touch so soon" "I feel like we didn't just spend five days in bed together" "It's not enough. Before you, I'd never had sex. I was so nervous I wouldn't be any good, but you make me feel amazing" Staring down at Levi, the man's eyes were filled with too much love for him "You're the only one I've slept with... the only one I want to. Even if... even if you have to marry Petra and have children..." "You're getting stuck in your head again" "Then give me a night I can be stuck in forever. Each night's going to be long and lonely without you" "Don't worry, little omega. I'll light a fire in you that never goes out"

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Attack on Titan – 29

Titan, you can only zoom in on the pained-looking eyes at some one so many times before I start thinking to my self well, she��s definitely hiding something, and in this show, ‘hiding something’ usually means ‘they’re a Titan’.

And so it’s the case with Ymir, who laughs about Conny’s report on his village a bit too much; specifically the part where the fallen Titan on his house reminded him of his mom.

But before her Ymir’s big telegraphed reveal, she, Krista, and the other gear-less rookies play a tense waiting game once the Titans show up.

The elite scouts show off their stuff, but considering the Beast Titan is arranging this siege, watching them exert so much steel, gas, and energy to what will likely be the first of many waves was a bit disheartening.

Not that the scouts have any choice but to fight, mind you—A., it’s their duty; B., they’re totally surrounded.

Inevitably, the Titans get in the castle, and the few moments before Reiner opens a cellar door to reveal a particularly creepy one are absolutely dripping with tension and dread. It’s so quiet down there, but as most Titans don’t speak, silence doesn’t mean safety.

The rookies make use of what they have—a pitchfork, an old cannon, scrap wood—to kill this Titan, but a second one shows up, one that gives Reiner a vicious arm wound before he picks him up and places him in a window so Ymir can kick him out.

Krista rips up her skirt to make Reiner bandages and a sling, and he contradicts Ymir’s claim he’s not interested in girls when he thinks “gotta marry her” (Krista, not Ymir).

But more distressingly, they’re just about out of effective makeshift weapons, and the barricade for the door into the castle seems laughably flimsy against the onslaught of Titans outside.

Those Titans just keep coming, and when the Beast tosses some horses and rocks at the castle towers, two of the four scouts are killed instantly. It turns out they were the very, very lucky ones. Titan goes Full Sadist in depicting the visceral demise of the final two elite scouts, both of them, by the end, reduced to crying and screaming like young children before being disembowled and devoured.

All the one poor guy hopes for before the end is to have a drink from the bottle of booze he found, but to add insult to fatal injury, Krista used it all up disinfecting Reiner’s wound. Titan doesn’t just drive the knife in and twist it, it pulls the knife back out, then drives it back in, twists again, then drops an anvil on you for good measure. Brutal.

In the face of all that casual brutality, the arrival of dozens more Titans, and the fact the tower they’re standing on will certainly crumble and fall within minutes it’s kind of amazing that none of the rookies want to give up yet, although Krista specifically wants weapons so she can die in battle like the four scouts. Ymir doesn’t like that attitude, so she decides: she’ll be the weapon.

She takes Conny’s dagger and leaps off the tower, confusing everyone (except Reiner, who found it odd Ymir could read the language on the canned herring label), then transforming into a wild-looking Titan. The cavalry didn’t come from without for this group of rookies, but from within. But will she be enough?

It’s another strong outing from Attack on Titan to close out its first quarter, and it’s a close call between this and the Sasha episode for best episode so far. This week the claustrophobic pressure was kept up by remaining at the castle and only at the castle for the entire duration; no cuts to see what was going on elsewhere.

That extra focus, and the increased horror elements made this a must-watch, even if there were times when it was hard to watch.

By: braverade

#Anime #News #RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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🏰⚔️ DMODT- 19. I decided this should end on a sweet note before part 2 of the story begins

Seated next to Levi, Eren was waiting for Historia to begin her explanation. On his other side, Erwin was gripping the arm of the sofa so hard, that Eren was surprised it hadn't broken. Despite knowing Levi wouldn't hurt him, Erwin's actions had been what he'd expected from Levi over his newly formed scales. Since meeting the Draecia pair, and their dragons, he'd felt so incredibly nervous that his stomach was rolling rather ominously... and this silence wasn't helping anything. He didn't care if Historia needed to pick her words, he just wanted some for of answer about what he was. His distress was slowly rising to panic, and while Levi's scent was warm and calming, Erwin's angry scent left him waiting to be thrown down on the floor. The silence between the seven of them wasn't broke until two of the maids came up with the smart cart from the kitchen. On it was two teapots, several cups and an apple pie that smelt divine. Serving them, the maids left when they were done. Erwin finally breaking the silence as the man reached for his cup of tea "I assure you it isn't poisoned" Historia nodded brightly "I know. I can smell traces of poison. I'm sorry, I was just lost in my own mind. Eren, can you tell me about your childhood? When did you first discover your magic?" The mage didn't like being the centre of attention, even if he'd warmed up to Historia. Nervously, his thigh rubbed against Levi's as he sat straighter, he desperately wanted to sink into Levi's side, but didn't want to do anything that may be considered an insult. The alpha not shying away as he placed his hand on Eren's knee, Eren feeling a small amount of courage start to swell at the touch. Levi hadn't deserted him, even though he was less than human by the looks of it. As if reading his mind, Levi smiled softly at him "It's alright. No matter what you say, we won't judge you" Levi might not, but Erwin would... still, the two princesses had travelled so far to be there, so needed to be open and honest "It was rather normal. I lived with my father, Grisha Yeager, and my mother, Carla Yeager. When I was about 7, we adopted Mikasa Ackerman after the death of her parents at the hands of bandits. I was ten when I first noticed my magic. It was small sparks of fire around my hands and fingers. I had no control over it, so I'd wear gloves. My mother died when Marley invaded Eldia from the south, and my father went missing soon after that. Mikasa, and our friend Armin, both found places here, within the castles, while I lived on the streets for the next two years. While living on the streets, I developed a life threatening infection in my lungs. I was starving, and riddled with infected and weeping bug bites and bruises. The winter of my 12 year had been particularly brutal. The streets were clogged with rain and rubbish, and I knew I was dying. I was simply too sick, each time I coughed there was blood and pus. It'd been raining, and I wanted somewhere dry to... to die. I wanted to be with my family when I did, but I was so weak I collapsed in the stables, and so scared of what they'd say... so I decided I just wanted to be near them. It was there that Prince Erwin found me. I was so sick that my first heat hit, aged 12. The castle healers healed me the best they could, the I spent 5 years in an omega sanctuary, until returning here to vow myself to the kingdom around 4 months ago" Historia nodded, leaving in to take her teacup into her hold "And you couldn't control your magic all before your heat?" "No. It was simply sparks, after my first heat... well... I have no idea how it happened, but it had a mind of its own. I'd levitate, cast wind, fire and storms, all before my vows were taken. The sanctuary guardians had never seen such a problem child" "And after your heat, and your vows?" "I couldn't practice and learn as my master didn't have the time to train me. I read the books, but my magic wouldn't work. It wasn't until we both suffered effects from it, that he stepped into his role. Since then, I've had a lot more control" "Except for his last heat. He cast a storm that lasted for days, and winds that broke every window in the castle" Historia pursed her lips, pausing as she raised the cup towards her lips. Ymir glaring at Erwin, as she wrapped an arm around Historia's shoulders "These questions are directed to Eren, not to you. Please do not interrupt her royal highness when we are here about your kingdom's mage" Ymir he liked. Eren decided that right there and then "Levi is right. I attempted to spend my heat alone, and lost complete control of my magic, with no memory of what happened. I was fevered and delirious, which didn't ease until my master came for me" "And you and your master have suffered symptoms? Can you explain?" "The first time was that he coughed up a dragon scale. The second time, I coughed up a stem of belladonna. The third time he coughed up paper. Also, when I was injured, the marks appeared on him. He felt my pain, and pain bled for me" "Have you had times when extreme power welled inside of you?" Eren's heart sank "Y-yes. I try to keep it under control, but it's affected by mood. I was travelling with a court scientist when we were attacked to bandits. I don't know how it occurred, but I turned them to stone" Historia sipped her tea, the smile never leaving her lips "What else have you done?" "He's filled rooms with white roses and petals. Caused the largest apple tree ever seen to appear in the castle courtyard. Grown the field of roses you landed on. Reconfigured castle hallways..." "Levi. That's enough. Eren can speak for himself" Erwin sounded like a child anxious to dob a sibling in for their bad behaviour. Eren nodded, feeling a braver as he pushed closer to Levi and having Levi allowed it "I've also cast fire from air, then used the iron in my blood and in the air to produce a sword, which I turned into a crown. I've filled rooms with rain and snow, and I've been practicing summoning winds in defence. They're hard, and usually slice my arms up, but I think I'm getting there" "Your powers are excellent. Just what we'd expect of a storm dragon" A what now? He couldn't be a dragon... he was human... "There's no need to look so confused. Like Ymir, you are a storm dragon. It's not overly rare, I mean, no. No, new dragons have been born to the Paradis island population in generations, but as you must know, Marley, Draecia and Eldia all used to be a combined empire. Storm dragons are the rarest of all, as they are generally born weak. This is why your lungs won't heal, despite your magic" "I'm not a dragon" Historia giggled "Yes, you are. Your flames came young, but they came. And though I can't say how far back it was, there was a rider or original dragon in your bloodline. You have also inherited magic from one of your parents" "I'm... not a dragon" Historia's smile widened further "You may repeat that as many times as you like, but you are. You're also being limited in this castle. Your true magic suppressed by your Eldia magic user side. If you stay here, your powers will grow, but you'll never be able to use them to your full potential. And without training to control your dragon magic, you will die" Now her smile disappeared, her face becoming firm. Eren blinked a few times in disbelief "I'll die?" "Yes. Dragon magic is old and absolute. It's also incredibly dangerous to its wielder without proper and thorough training" He didn't want to die. He didn't want to do that to Levi... Yes, he'd been preparing to find a way to leave the man so he could wed Petra, but if he died, Levi would be hurt and blame himself "But... I have a master" "Yes, the Prince. And while he helps to channel your magic flow, you will need proper training" "How can you know all of this?" Historia sighed "I know a great many things. Like the truth that the three of you carry. I have no wish to cause a scene, but as Eren is part dragon, he falls under international laws governing dragons. It is also for his own protection that we request he comes with us" "But my bond. He's my master" "Eren, he's more than that. As a youth, he saved your life and imprinted on you. The lingering affections you feel, is because you chose him to be your rider, with no idea you'd done so. I assure you, time apart will be painful, but it is far better than being taken and cut to pieces for your body parts. Even with the small levels of dragon blood in your veins, you're still valuable to the wrong people. I do not wish to scare you, but you need to be prepared" Eren felt himself growing tearing. Wiping his cheeks, he shook his head to deny it all "I'm just an omega..." Pulling him close to him, Levi rubbed his arm "You're lot just an omega. Is he truly in danger?" "Yes. Recently more and more of our kind are being wounded. Now Marley has started moving, there is a threat on that front" "I thought you guys didn't like war?" "We don't. We honour ways and traditions of accepting all those of dragon blood" Why did he have to be part dragon? It made no sense to him. He was just a mage with a major problem "I think you've scared him, Historia" Eren didn't know if he liked Ymir now that she pointed out something that didn't need to be said, though he did like the fact she didn't seem to have a filter on her mouth. It was a lot to take in. Like everything else over the last week had been, and he knew he was being childish over it. He did like the woman. He felt something warm from her, and a familiarity though they'd never met "Can I have some time to think?" "Of course you can. We wouldn't dream of tearing you from your home without talking. Besides, if you came with us, we wouldn't expect you to do so alone. The prince cannot join us, but perhaps you can think of someone else who would ease your loneliness?" "Eren isn't going anywhere without me" Sighing, Eren wished that was true, turning back to the alpha he placed his hand on Levi's "You cannot give up your kingdom. Marley would see it as you siding with Draecia without them" "I don't care" How selfish could Levi be?! Again, he knew he was blowing it out of proportion, but he'd seen so much messed up shit on the streets. Eldia couldn't survive another war "Well I do! God. It's the Petra argument all over again. You have to consider all aspects of this" Behind him, Erwin grabbed his shoulder "Eren. Know your place" Erwin could fuck off. Actually. Everyone could. Apart from Historia. He didn't care about protocol and not insulting anyone anymore. He'd come to the castle to be with Armin and Mikasa, ended up falling for the public prince, who was to be wed, and now he had to leave his home, all while dealing with coming out of his heat "Princess Historia, may we speak in private? I have a few more questions" Historia took the out, smiling again "I would be delighted to" Climbing to his feet, Levi grabbed his hands. The man staring up at him, his eyes filled with pain and a silent plea to stay "I need to converse with Historia. I cannot make an informed decision until I do. Perhaps you can take this time to fill Princess Freya and her dragon in on the incident with Prince Zeke and the dragon egg? Would that be alright?" Freya clicked her fingers, and Eren's eyes widened in shock as the fossilised egg appeared in her lap. That was so fucking cool! He'd never heard of a spell that could be done mentally and have such instantaneous results "I would say that is a yes. Shall we walk as we talk?" Not wanting to force Historia to be alone or uncomfortable, Eren gestured to Ymir "I would like that. Ymir, will you be joining us?" "No. Ymir will be remaining here. I am sure you have some rather personal questions to ask, such as about your heat and a dragon's pregnancy?" Eren's face paled. His herbs were for human omegas... which he wasn't. Maybe Levi should be there? If they were going to discuss pregnancy "Relax, you are not with child. Dragon pregnancies last for two years, and given your human nature, and pure blooded human partner, the birth would be if a child rather than an egg" The dragon egg was huge. His arse clenching at the thought of hours spent in labours to birth something so large. Maybe if they were smaller? Shaking his head, he hurried around the side of the coffee table. And two years?! And how many children would he carry? And if it was eggs, how many eggs? He could probably carry a fair few, but how would he explain that to Levi? Birthing a whole clutch in the alpha's bed seemed a bit extreme, though also appealing. God. No. He didn't want to birth eggs out his arsehole like he was some kind of chicken... This was a conversation liable to send both he and Levi into a meltdown "Yes. Well. We can discuss this as we walk" * Eren felt as if his head was going to explode from everything he'd learned during his talk with Historia. Historia couldn't explain everything to him, as he hadn't agreed to leave, but he was strongly swayed toward accepting her offer. The magic the princess could do was beautiful. Their walk had lead them back out to the rose field for privacy, Historia impressed over the field, while Eren wasn't as much. He didn't know how to remove the roses, without rising ruining the training field. Historia did. Before his eyes, the plants slowly "ungrowing", or "growing in reverse". He wasn't sure what to call it, but bit by bit, they sank back into the soil, leaving behind a dusting of rose petals across the field. Raising her hands, Historia called up a wind, the petals swirling into the middle of them, before coming together to form a small white dragon, then rushing up and disappearing into the clouds. He had no words for how dainty and light her magic seemed to be, and it felt so warm and calming that he wanted to throw his arms around her. Laughing happily at the look of amazement on his face, Historia suggested they cast while they talked. From their mid-morning meeting, until late afternoon, the pair of them discussed their magic. Historia taking the time to walk him through spells the Draecian way, with him echoing it back to her in what he understood of the Eldian way. With her hands over his, she helped to mould his magic into something he never knew he could do. To have someone who practiced magic and wanted to discuss things with him was exciting, he wasn't just casting what Hanji wanted him to try. He wasn't fumbling in the dark. He wasn't being snubbed by other castle mages and their masters. He'd thought it would be like the sanctuary, with the mages of the castles learning together, but they seemed to do their own thing, which he was on the outside of. He'd learned well enough on the streets when he wasn't wanted. Fetched by Erwin for dinner, the three of them had returned to the castle in silence. Eren growing more and more nervous as he found himself nearing Levi. Just thinking of the alpha sent his thoughts scattering and his heart racing, leaving him wavering over leaving. He'd thrown Levi's life into chaos, and now he was preparing to leave him behind... How cruel could he be? By the time they reached the dining room, Eren was ready to run. Erwin strode into the room ahead of them, Historia following while the mage was struck by the woman at the table he didn't know by face, but knew by smell, and hence by name. Petra. Seated to the left of what was Erwin's seat, the woman's eyes were firmly on Levi. All it took was that instant for the omega to know, Petra had her eye on Levi. The woman had feelings for his lover, and he didn't like it one bit. With shaky steps, he moved to take his seat between Historia and Levi, a seat he didn't feel he had to right to take, given he wasn't royalty. Waiting until he was seated, Levi gave a small smile that matched his worried scent "How was your talk?" Historia nudged him with her elbow, Eren wishing she'd answer instead, but that wasn't happening "Informative. Princess Historia's magic is simply incredible" "And Princess Historia, how is our mage? Does he meet your standards?" "Well and truly. Eren's magic may have an Eldian twist, but it's strong and I believe he'll make an exceptionally talented caster" Eren shook his head "Your magic is so light, I've never felt anything as warm and accepting as it is" "That's because you're yet to learn yours completely. We would very much like to take him with us" Levi's smile slipped "Eren and I will need to discuss this" "Of course. I wouldn't remove him from your court, and side, without doing so" Historia had no idea she'd misspoken in front of Petra. With Erwin's command in place, he hadn't been able to fully explain the situation in his own words. All she knew was what she'd seen in her mind, and that he was under command not to speak of it. Looking to her sister, Freya sighed at her "The egg?" "You read my mind" "It's dead. It contains no sparks of life, and very little magical residue, but we'll be taking it with us. It's from the clutch of Obsydin. Most likely taken before he was slain, soon after it was birthed. It had no time to absorb his powers or life force. Thankfully it won't be hatching" Eren had never thought a dragon rider would be happy over an egg that'd never hatch. Looking to Historia, she patted his arm "It's for the best. He... he was a dragon who lost his way. Though this was about 300 years ago, before Marley, Eldia and Draecia went their seperate way. It was the royal family who managed to slay him with a sword through his heart. Everything made of him was burned into nothingness, including his clutch and kin, his sins so great. They say the last thing he did was curse the whole world, but you can't have a good story for the generations without a curse or two" "I've read something about something similar to that. In it, the knight was a smithy. He'd been drafted and found himself in a situation he wasn't prepared for, managing to slay a great black dragon that shook the world and blackened the sky, with a cheap shot to the heart by sacrificing his men. It said he became the first "Smith", using the name to never forget his humble beginnings" Historia giggled lightly "I think your story has been given some embellishments, but I wouldn't be surprised. Royal history is all about making themselves look good" Levi sighed as he raised his fresh cup of tea, the maids going about serving them, while Eren was hoping he wasn't coming across as an idiot to Freya and her dragon "I quite agree. I'm sure Eren will be able to show the book with the tale inside. He's quite well read" "That would be excellent. Though we do not intend to impose for long. One or two more days. I'm sure you must understand that there are things we have to attend to" "Yes, unfortunately our work is never done" "That is very true. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask the guards at your rooms, or the maids. You have come such a long way, the least we can do is make sure you are comfortable" "Thank you. I'm sure we shall" Dinner was mostly conversation back and forth between Erwin and the Princesses. Ymir providing the occasional snark at the man, and Levi joining in when talked to. Beneath the table, Levi had engaged the teen in a game of footsies, which Eren was trying hard not to let show. It wasn't exactly easy then Levi's boot would slip sometimes and the man would temporarily lose, leaving Eren feeling like laughing, despite the angry looks that Petra kept sending his way. Levi had already noticed the silent exchange, that's what had led to their childish game. When dinner wound up, they retired for the night. Historia and Freya were both tired, and being the polite person he was, Levi insisted on showing them to their room, with Erwin by their side. Only he and Petra were left behind, and Eren didn't really want to end up yelled at. Yet, he wasn't fast enough. Turning to walk towards Levi's room, Petra sidestepped around him, forcing him to stop. Glaring up at him, Eren wondered how the woman would feel is he picked her up and moved her aside "What is your relationship to the prince?" "I'm sorry... I don't believe we have formally met. I'm Eren, a court mage" Extending his hand, it was ignored "I'm Petra, the prince's fiancé" "It's nice to meet you" "Don't give me that. You're sleeping with the prince and that will stop" "Excuse me?" "You've come from nothing. Don't think that it hasn't been noticed how you've wormed your way into the good graces of Prince Erwin" "I..." "You're a dirty whore. Prince Zeke informed me of how you've been trying seduced the prince with your magic. It is by royal decree that I shall be marrying Prince Erwin" Eren wanted to laugh, but he was also slightly scared of the woman. She may look soft and petite, but the sword on her hip wasn't "That's not what Prince Erwin has said" There was an almighty slap across his face "You will not ruin this for me! I have loved him for years, and I will not have a gold stealing whore ruining everything" "I'm sorry, but you have no idea what you're on about" "I demand you leave him alone" "Oh, you don't have to worry about that, you nasty bitch. The prince has voiced out loud that he has no intention of ever loving or marrying you. Even if I am leaving, that doesn't open him up to you. He is his own person. He deserves to find love for himself. You need to realise he doesn't want to marry you" "How dare you! When I'm princess..." "How dare me? You literally only just met me, yet you are hurling abuse at me without knowing anything. You went out of your way, to stake a claim on a man that's above both of us. Now, I am retiring to my quarters. I would strongly suggest you do the same, lest you hear something you don't wish to" If he was leaving Levi, he wanted to have one more night with him, because once he left, he didn't know if he could return. And more importantly, what would be between them when he did. * Levi wasn't at his quarters when Eren reached them. Letting himself in, he stripped and showered before waiting on Levi's bed. The moment the door opened, the teen rushed to alpha, pulling him into the room as Levi kicked the door closed, their lips already against each other as Eren drew Levi to bed. Pushing him down, Levi's smile was soft and genuine "Did you miss me?" "You have no idea" Eyeing Eren's already hard dick, Levi raised an eyebrow "I think I have some" "It's your fault. Do you know how hard it was to behave at dinner? Each touch went straight to my dick" "Well then. I must take responsibilities for my actions. Show me how much you want me as I strip" Spreading his legs, Eren moaned as he slowly fucked himself with his fingers. He shouldn't need Levi as much as he did, but having his master between his legs was all he wanted. When Levi finally climbed into bed, the alpha's lips went straight to his neck "So beautiful... you have no idea" Wrapping his legs around Levi, Levi moved to slowly sheath himself in Eren's heat, both moaning at the sensation "Fuck... Eren... you're perfect" Laughing, Eren took Levi's face in his hands, sitting up to kiss the alpha happily. Rolling his hips forward, Eren let out a groan, breaking the kiss "Less talking, more moving" "So demanding, my little dragon" "Mmm... you're my rider, so ride me" Levi let out a laugh, grabbing him by the hips and pulling him up "As you wish" The sex was soft and warm, Levi always placing his comfort before his own. His touches infuriatingly loving and caring, when all Eren wanted to be was fucked. They had the rest of the night to enjoy each other's bodies. Growling at how slow the alpha was going, Levi stopped completely "What?! Don't stop" "Don't growl" "Don't tease me. I won't break" "I know you won't, but maybe I want to savour every moment with you" "Then savour it faster... or lay down and let me fuck myself" "You're so impatient..." Levi slowly pulled out, before pushing back in hard. Eren letting out a strangled cry. Stupid tears welled in his eyes "Brat?" "Please, master... I don't know how much longer I can stay by your side... I want to feel you..." "Hey... if you think I'm letting you, you're sorely wrong" "I'm a dragon" "And I'm in love with you. These are just facts of life. My affections aren't going to vanish so easily" "Really?" "Yes, now let me love you" "I don't want to hurt you" "I could see it on your face when you returned. How happy you felt... I'm a selfish prince. I won't let you die" Unwrapping Eren's legs, Levi took him by the thighs and spread them wide as he peppered kisses near his knees. The man taking his time to fuck him slowly into a weeping mess. When Levi knotted him, the alpha pulled him up into his lap, Eren nuzzling into Levi's neck as he tried to remember what breathing was "I had feelings and affections for you, before you discovered you were part dragon. That hasn't changed. And I hope as you complete your training, you'll remember me fondly" "Remember you? I'm going to write every day, I can... I don't want to be in love with you. I wanted to seperate from you, without hurting you. But I can't..." "We're bonded. You're my dragon, and I'm your rider" "You're not mad?" "How could I be? The affections of such a beautiful omega, who happens to be part dragon. And cares so deeply for those Eldia have failed. I'm a lucky man. I just wish we didn't have to hide" "Historia knows. I didn't talk about it" Levi kissed his neck, nodding softly as his thumbs massaged Eren's hip bones. He could smell a second round starting, despite Levi still knotted and coming "I figured as much. Don't let it worry you" "But it does. So much. I don't want Eldia to fall into war. I don't want the people to suffer, or you to be held accountable" "Hey. We'll figure something out. We always do" "Petra knows" Levi pulled back, his thumbs digging into Eren's hips "She what?" "Historia misspoke. Petra knows. She... she loves you" "I don't love her" "She won't let you go so easily" "Then I'll tell her over and over until she understands" "Maybe... maybe there's something going on with her?" "It doesn't matter. I don't love her" "But you'll talk to her? I mean, probably not alone, she's desperate... I feel like something is going on with her" "Petra is a professional" "But..." "Eren, I'm tired of talking about her, when I'm in you" Eren snorted, moving to kiss his master. Levi was right. He was talking too much "I'm sorry. There's just so..." "You're about to start again. Stop it" "Make me" Hefting him up, Eren screeched and clung to Levi "What are you doing?" "Taking you to the shower and fucking you there. Then against the bathroom counter, and maybe on the floor... I'm not letting you forget my touch so soon" "I feel like we didn't just spend five days in bed together" "It's not enough. Before you, I'd never had sex. I was so nervous I wouldn't be any good, but you make me feel amazing" Staring down at Levi, the man's eyes were filled with too much love for him. How could the man easily accept that him leaving would mean months apart?! And how could he be ok with Eren following his dream in this new direction? "You're the only one I've slept with... the only one I want to. Even if... even if you have to marry Petra and have children..." "You're getting stuck in your head again" Reaching the bathroom door, Levi pinned him up against it. The man's lips sucking possessive hickies along his collarbone. He was young and stupid, so he didn't know what Levi's excuse for being in love with him was "Then give me a night I can be stuck in forever. Each night's going to be long and lonely without you" "Don't worry, little omega. I'll light a fire in you that never goes out" Levi delivered on his promise, though insisted on taking his time each time. The two lovers ending up laying on a fur blanket in front of the fire. Eren felt stupidly loved up as he purred into Levi's chest, the alpha playing with his hair absentmindedly. Both of them were exhausted, but neither of them wanted to waste a moment together. Across Levi's stomach, Eren had written every protective prayer he could think of in their come. It felt as if once he was gone from his sight, everything would fall apart. Levi and Erwin had a whole kingdom to run, while he would be in Draecia, surrounded by people he didn't know. Rubbing his cheek against Levi's chest, Levi's right hand found his left, their fingers intertwining "You're worrying" "You know me too well" "You're honest and easy to read. Though I'm hurt you're not blissed out to the point where you can't think" "I'm plenty blissed out. I was just thinking about Draecia. It's... going to be a lot" "You won't be alone" "I doubt Historia will have time to be with me" "No. I mean. You're not the only one who who's thought about this. I'm sending Mikasa and Armin with you" "You... why?" "Mikasa to guard you, while I can't be there, and Armin to guide you with your studies" "But they..." "They both have their own duties. Armin's getting a promotion to our official liaison with Draecia. Erwin's always saying how much talent he has, and how smart he is. If he stays here, he'll never see the outside world. Mikasa is getting a promotion to your bodyguard. Because honestly, she scares me and I'm scared of the fall out of letting you go without her" Eren snorted, before pressing three kisses to Levi's smooth chest "She scares me too. I'm scared to be alone up there, but I don't want to die" "You fought so hard to live. And I'm sure you're going to have the time of your life up there" "I still don't know about my magic. I don't know if I can control it without you" "You will learn. You could have taken an easy life and chosen to be wed. You could have slacked off on your studies, but you didn't. I have faith in you" "You know... I thought you were an arsehole. I actually liked Fluffybrow's more than you... but I think he hates me now" "Erwin is stressed. He didn't think our secret would spread from the four of us knowing it, to an omega who'd only just arrived. It's not really personal, he's just worried for the kingdom. It's... also the first time I've ever started developing feelings for someone. I've had hundreds of women and men declare their love for me, but none of them ever caught my attention the way you did" "What would you have done if I'd died in your stables?" "Been mad at you for stinking the place up. Seriously. You were a wreck, and you fucking stank" Eren pouted "You try finding someone who'll let you take a bath with soap while on the streets..." Leaning up, Levi kissed his hair, before dropping back with a groan, as if the movement had really been exhausting "I wish I'd known. Though it's easier to say that now. Eldia was in such a bad state, far too many people were caught up in the fallout" "Mmm. I don't want to think about it" "You brought it up" "I know. Speaking of up... do you think they'd notice if we didn't get up?" "I think someone would come to find us. Besides, you've got to talk with Historia about that sword. Talking to Freya... made my head ache" "She does seem rather stoic" "You try having her dragon, who's name I still don't know, and Ymir looking at like you like your an idiot" "You're not an idiot. Ok. Maybe falling into bed with me wasn't that smart, buuut, you're smart and strong. You'll do what's needed for Eldia" Levi's voice crackled slightly "How can you have so much faith in me?" "Because you seem to have faith in me. I mean, even with the power to command me, you only did it with my health and interests in mind. And you could have said anything at all" "Do you want me to release you? Before you leave? I don't want it to be hard for you?" "No... it's ok. I mean, I like this being between us. Just us" "If you change your mind, I'll come" "I won't" "You're still very young. There's a whole world out there" "And Eldia will always be my home" "Eren, I'm serious" "I know... I know you would" "Good. I don't know how this will affect our bond, or your vow, but I trust you not to go against the kingdom, and if you ever find yourself in a situation where you are, then come home" "I will. I'll come back to you, more powerful than you can imagine" Sliding up and into Levi's lap, Eren kissed Levi deeply, trying to convey everything he was feeling. Sharing a dozen long, languid kisses, Eren smiled as he stroked Levi hair. He'd been through so much, but it truly felt like Levi would be waiting for him. Maybe they were being stupid and unrealistic, but he couldn't find it in himself to worry right now. It was just a bubble of him and Levi, where dreams were allowed to be spoken out loud "And I'll be waiting"

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The silence between the seven of them wasn't broke until two of the maids came up with the smart cart from the kitchen. On it was two teapots, several cups and an apple pie that smelt divine. Serving them, the maids left when they were done. Erwin finally breaking the silence as the man reached for his cup of tea

"I assure you it isn't poisoned"

Historia nodded

"I know. I can smell traces of poison. I'm sorry, I was just lost in my own mind. Eren, can you tell me about your childhood? When did you first discover your magic?"

The mage didn't like being the centre of attention, even if he'd warmed up to Historia. Nervously, his thigh rubbed against Levi's as he sat straighter. The alpha not shying away as he placed his hand on Eren's knee

"It's alright. No matter what you say, we won't judge you"

Levi might not, but Erwin would... still, the two princesses had travelled so far to be there, so needed to be open and honest

"It was rather normal. I lived with my father, Grisha Yeager, and my mother, Carla Yeager. When I was about 7, we adopted Mikasa Ackerman after the death of her parents at the hands of bandits. I was ten when I first noticed my magic. It was small sparks of fire around my hands and fingers. I had no control over it, so I'd wear gloves. My mother died when Marley invaded Eldia from the south, and my father went missing. Mikasa, and our friend Armin, both found places here, within the castles, while I lived on the streets. While living on the streets, I developed a life threatening infection in my lungs. I was starving, and riddled with bug bites and bruises. It'd been raining, and I wanted somewhere dry to... to die. I wanted to be with my family when I did, but I was so weak I collapsed in the stables. It was there that prince Erwin found me. I was so sick that my first heat hit, aged 12. The castle healers healed me the best they could, the I spent 5 years in an omega sanctuary, until returning here to vow myself to the kingdom"

Historia nodded, leaving in to take her teacup into her hold

"And you couldn't control it all before your heat?"

"No. I have no idea how it happened, but it had a mind of its own. I levitate, cast wind, fire and storms, all before my vows were taken. The sanctuary guardians had never seen such a problem child"

"And after your heat?"

"I couldn't practice and learn as my master didn't have the time to train me. I read the books, but my magic wouldn't work. It wasn't until we both suffered effects from it, that he stepped into his role. Since then, I've had a lot more control"

"Except for his last heat. He cast a storm that lasted for days, and winds that broke every window in the castle"

Historia pursed her lips, pausing as she raised the cup towards her lips. Ymir glaring at Erwin, as she wrapped an arm around Historia's shoulders

"These questions are directed to Eren, not to you. Please do not interrupt her royal highness"

"Levi is right. I attempted to spend my heat alone, and lost complete control of my magic, with no memory of what happened"

"And you and your master have suffered symptoms? Can you explain?"

"The first time was that he coughed up a dragon scale. The second time, I coughed up a stem of belladonna. The third time he coughed up paper. Also, when I was injured, the marks appeared on him. He felt my pain"

"Have you had times when extreme power welled inside of you?"

"Y-yes. I try to keep it under control, but it's affected by mood. I was travelling with a court scientist when we were attacked to bandits. I don't know how it occurred, but I turned them to stone"

Historia sipped her tea, the smile never leaving her lips

"What else have you done?"

"He's filled rooms with white roses and petals. Caused the largest apple tree ever seen to appear in the castle courtyard. Grown the field of roses you landed on. Reconfigured castle hallways..."

"Levi. That's enough. Eren can speak for himself"

Erwin sounded like a child anxious to dob a sibling in for their bad behaviour. Eren nodded

"I've also cast fire from thin air, then used the iron in my blood and in the air to produce a sword, which I turned into a crown. I've filled rooms with rain and snow, and I've been practicing summoning winds in defence"

"Your powers are excellent. Just what we'd expect of a storm dragon"

A what now? He couldn't be a dragon... he was human...

"There's no need to look so confused. Like Ymir, you are a storm dragon. It's not overly rare, I mean, no. No new dragons have been born to the Paradis island population in generations, but as you must know, Marley, Draecia and Eldia all used to be a combined empire. Storm dragons are the rarest of all, as they are generally born weak. This is why your lungs won't heal, despite your magic"

"I'm not a dragon"

"Yes, you are. Your flames came young, but they came. And though I can't say how far back it was, there was a rider or original dragon in your bloodline. You have also inherited magic from one of your parents"

"I'm... not a dragon"

"You may repeat that as many times as you like, but you are. You're also being limited in this castle. Your true magic suppressed by your magic user side. If you stay here, your powers will grow, but you'll never be able to use them to your full potential. And without training to control your dragon magic, you will die"

Eren blinked a few times in disbelief

"I'll die?"

"Yes. Dragon magic is old and absolute. It's also incredibly dangerous to its wielder without training"

He didn't want to die. He didn't want to do that to Levi... Yes, he'd been preparing to find a way to leave the man so he could wed Petra, but if he died, Levi would be hurt

"But... I have a master"

"Yes, the Prince. And while he helps to channel your magic flow, you will need proper training"

"How can you know all of this?"

Historia sighed

"I know a great many things. Like the truth that the three of you carry. I have no wish to cause a scene, but as Eren is part dragon, he falls under international laws governing dragons. It is also for his own protection that we request he comes with us"

"But my bond. He's my master"

"Eren, he's more than that. As a youth, he saved your life and imprinted on you. The lingering affections you feel, is because you chose him to be your rider, with no idea you'd done so. I assure you, time apart will be painful, but it is far better than being taken and cut to pieces for your body parts. Even with the small levels of dragon blood in your veins, you're still valuable to the wrong people. I do not wish to scare you, but you need to be prepared"

Eren felt himself growing tearing. Wiping his cheeks, he shook his head to deny it all

"I'm just an omega..."

Pulling him close to him, Levi rubbed his arm

"You're lot just an omega. Is he truly in danger?"

"Yes. Recently more and more of our kind are being wounded. Now Marley has started moving, there is a threat on that front"

"I thought you guys didn't like war?"

"We don't. We honour ways and traditions of accepting all those of dragon blood"

Why did he have to be part dragon? It made no sense to him. He was just a mage with a major problem

"I think you've scared him, Historia"

Eren didn't know if he liked Ymir, though he did like the fact she didn't seem to have a filter on her mouth. It was a lot to take in. Like everything else over the last week had been

"Can I have some time to think?"

"Of course you can. We wouldn't dream of tearing you from your home without talking. Besides, if you came with us, we wouldn't expect you to do so alone. The prince cannot join us, but perhaps you can think of someone else who would ease your loneliness?"

"Eren isn't going anywhere without me"

Sighing, Eren wished that was true

"You cannot give up your kingdom. Marley would see it as you siding with Draecia without them"

"I don't care"

"Well I do! God. It's the Petra argument all over again. You have to consider all aspects of this"

"Eren. Know your place"

Erwin could fuck off. Actually. Everyone could. Apart from Historia

"Princess Historia, may we speak in private? I have a few more questions"

"I would be delighted to"

Climbing to his feet, Levi grabbed his hands. The man staring up at him, his eyes filled with pain and a silent plea to stay

"I need to converse with Historia. I cannot make an informed decision until I do. Perhaps you can take this time to fill Princess Freya and her dragon in on the incident with Prince Zeke and the dragon egg? Would that be alright?"

Freya clicked her fingers, and Eren's eyes widened in shock as the fossilised egg appeared in her lap. That was so fucking cool! He'd never heard of a spell that could be done mentally and have such instantaneous results

"I would say that is a yes. Shall we walk as we talk?"

"I would like that. Ymir, will you be joining us?"

"No. Ymir will be remaining here. I am sure you have some rather personal questions to ask, such as about your heat and a dragon's pregnancy?"

Eren's face pooled. His herbs were for human omegas... which he wasn't. Maybe Levi should be there? If they were going to discuss pregnancy

"Relax, you are not with child. Dragon pregnancies last for two years, and given your human nature, and pure blooded human partner, the birth would be if a child rather than an egg"

The dragon egg was huge. His arse clenching at the thought of hours spent in labours to birth something so large. Maybe if they were smaller? Shaking his head, he hurried around the side of the coffee table. And two years?! And how many children would he carry? And if it was eggs, how many eggs. He could probably carry a fair few, but how would he explain that to Levi? Birthing a whole clutch in the alpha's bed seemed a bit extreme, though also appealing. God. No. He didn't want to birth eggs out his arsehole like he was some kind of chicken... This was a conversation liable to send both he and Levi into a meltdown

"Yes. Well. We can discuss this"as

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