Power Doesn't Come Cheap: Chapter Nine

Rose-Sama: Humanities First Victory!

Year 850

Levi POV

As he slashed the first titan, he was surprised to see the other one fall. He side glanced and saw a woman on the titan then he looked back at the kids, "Hey, brats what kind of situation is this?" The (h/c) haired woman answered swiftly, "What does it look like, a tea party? The towns been overran by titan, don't ask stupid question." You glared at the woman but she overlooked it, this one is lacking discipline, how can she speak to her superiors like that.

He heard her order everyone around with confidence, that woman looks familiar. As he was climbing the wall, the woman took off with her squad, what just happen, a moment ago, she was all cocky and ready to fight but now she's in tears? He frowned and shrugged, I'll hear about it later, priority is our situation now. He then made his way to Erwin and the entirety of the Recon corps, or what was left of it.

General POV

Grace showed you the way as you were outside the bait area of wall Rose. You arrived at the doctors who opened the door for you. You entered and followed him into a room with machinery you never saw before. She made a confused face as the doctor looked at her, "This is a machine that helps you breathe, it's relatively new." You nodded, "About my mom?" The doctor bit his lower lip and gave her the news, "I can't save her. This machine can't maintain her for much longer. I would recommend telling her what you have to say now."

You took in sharp breath, closed your eyes and went towards your mom. You gently tapped her shoulder and saw her eyes flutter, "Hiya! Mom." She smiled at you and the doctor removed the mask giving her air, "I am so sorry my dear, I-" You interrupted her, "Mom, don't, it's not your fault. You always did what was best for me." The red head let out a relieved yet tired sigh, "I love you so much. I am so very happy that you've grown into such a beautiful woman..." She inspected you; you were all clean since titan blood evaporates.

She took a breath in, "Now that you are 20, you can do your own decisions. I always felt bad for not letting you in Recon, I kept you away from the man you wanted to be with." You felt tears welling up in the corner of your eyes, "It's okay mom, even Pixis didn't let me go there." You let out a shaky laugh, "Mom, I love you too!" You hugged her and the red head took you head and kissed your forehead, "My dear, follow your heart, be happy and -" She took in another breath as she pointed your heart and head and was closing her eyes, "Me and your father will always be with you: In heart, Memories and spirit..." At those final words she let out her last breath.

You sniffed, bit your lips and let the tears you held flow, "Keep a spot for me in the other world, okay ma." Your squad looked at you and went in to give you a big hug as Grace spoke, "Well, at least you saw her off right? You said everything you could" You nodded, "Then it's okay." The doctor came to you with a paper, "I know this isn't the best of times, but would you fill this? It's for her burial and also a fee for looking after her." You nodded, "Thank you doctor for doing what you did."

He nodded as Glaucio and Oceane broke away from the hug, "We are going back to the battlefield. Asha, Grace both of you coming?" The two of them nodded, "Asha, go on ahead with Glaucio and Oceane." The strategist left and you were left alone with Grace, "I am sorry to bring this up (Name) but did you... ever killed before your time in the military?"

As you were signing the papers and took out your wallet, you frowned, "Yes but I never enjoyed killing per se, why?" She gave you a worried look, "Well, the way you were killing titans, it felt like you were hungry for blood. You seemed to have this glint of madness in your eyes." When you finished filling up the form, you thought of your past, well I don't remember anything before I was found outside of wall Maria and I was 7 yrs old. When my dad died, I did become an assassin but I never enjoyed killing.

Squad POV

Glaucio frowned, "Well, that's a bummer." Oceane was confused as they were flying to the wall, "(Name) will definitely go to Recon now." Asha sighed, "Glaucio, give it up already. Her mother just passed away and all you think of his your unrequited love?" The man signed, "Sorry, Sorry."
Asha spoke again, "Would anyone of you be willing to enter Recon?" Oceane looked at her like she was an alien and Glaucio was surprised, "Well, we aren't suicidal. So, no, thanks." She gave them a shy laugh, "I guess we will stay a squad then, I wonder who they'll put in as a leader when (Name) leaves." They all hummed in wonder and went to the recon to give them assistance.

General POV

You shook your head in denial as you tried to remember if you had already killed before entering Maria, "Sorry, I'll be a bit more careful in later times. I'll try not to break my sanity into itsy bits" Grace smiled as you went to the doctor and gave him the money and form. He bowed and gave you his thanks. You left outside and made your way to the wall, "You know I was really scared when I saw you like that. I just felt like giving you a piece of my mind. I'm no grounding you or anything." You laughed it off, "It's okay, I understand."

You arrived on the wall and saw Pixis, he came to you, "I heard about your mother, my condolences." You saluted, "thank you sir!" As you released your saluted, he smiles, "I'll have a talk in a few days with Erwin Smith. I'll tell you when to meet us and also, Eren will be taken by the military police." You nodded, "Okay sir! If you'll excuse me, I'll go and assist Recon. I'll go visit him after, we clean up the city."

At that, you jumped into Trost, flew around and saw a Titan closing in Asha by behind, "Asha! Behind you!" Asha dodged the titan's grab and made some distance between them. You aimed the nape and slashed away. You let out a sigh, releasing your excitement and calming yourself. You loudly spoke to your teammates, making some of the Recon soldier hear you, "Alright everyone, let's sweep this place clean!" Everyone cheered and you exterminated titans after the remaining titans.

After an entire day of bombing, slashing, running, you finally finished and let out a tired sigh. "Good Job everyone! It's one victory for us!" Oceane was ecstatic, "I say that, this, makes us deserves some free booze!" You let out a laugh as everyone cheered, "Well, with this done, the scientist and doctors had to identify the corpses and destroy them." You let out a breath and saluted, confusing your squad members and soldier around you, "I have to go, so I'll give this salute for our fallen brothers, sisters and the victims who have lost their lives. We won't have time to do it tomorrow, since they'll want to identify and burned them as soon as possible."

Those around you copied you in respect to the ones who have died. You even caught a glimpse of Levi and Commander Erwin do it making you smiled as you released. You bid your team and garrison members farewell as you gliding your way up the wall, you felt yourself fall, WELL FUCK! OUTTA GAS! You closed your eyes. Oomph. No pain? Why? What happened? Why is this fluffy and warm? You opened your eyes to see yourself being hooked within Levi's left arm, oh, that's what happened. You felt yourself flush as he brought you up the Wall, "You stupid, stupid woman!?"

You let out a squeak at the harsh tone. Levi wasn't impressed by what just happened and you saluted, "I'm very sorry, I hadn't noticed I was outta of gas, sir!" He turned his back to you and you stood there, confused, "Well, what are you waiting for, get near me, so I can bring you down!" He spoke irritated, startling you, "I'm coming, sir!" He picked you up like a potato pouch, Oh my god! He better not drop me! This is embarrassing! You were discretely laughing as you felt him descend his way to the ground.

As you landed, you felt too relax to let go of Levi, he coughed, "How about letting go?" You replied, "how about not letting go?" You let out shy laugh, "Hey brat, I don't have time for this. Let.Go." You let go before he lost his cool as he set you on the ground, "Fine, party pooper." You smiled at him sweetly and bowed your head, "Thank you for the ride, Sir." As you turned around, you winked and then you left for an inn.

Levi POV

As he landed on the wall will the woman he couldn't help but be mad at her, seriously, after fighting an entire day! You don't just forget to replenish your gas! What a dumbass, and she paid respect to the dead when she was about to die in the dumbest way ever. Levi snarled, "You stupid, stupid woman!?" He looked at her as she squeaked, "I'm very sorry!" As she apologized, Levi had a hard time understanding why he wanted to save her; they were people that were closer to her then he was but he still reacted first, I felt scared when I saw her fall, but why?

He turned around and waited for her to come near him, "So what are you waiting for? Come here so I can bring you down." The short man saw her coming nearer and he picked her up and laid her on his shoulder. I can't give her piggyback because of the 3DGM, Bridal style is awkward and my left arm hurts so I can't properly hook her, she'll deal with potato pouch. Levi felt her laugh at the situation, guess she doesn't mind it.

As they landed, he let go of her but she didn't, "how about letting go?" She was fooling around, "Hey brat, I don't have time for this. Let.Go." She felt he wasn't joking and stopped playing around, why am I so easy on her, I can't seem to get pissed off at her. And she totally disrespected me when I asked the situation of the town. She thanked him and left. She winked at me, that brat! I can't put my finger on her, who is she! Then he thought about, I never asked her name. He could only face-palmed himself.

The flustered man didn't understand her and as he climbed the wall and made his way back to Erwin and the rest of his branch, everyone was eying him. Hanji went to him and put a arm on his shoulder, "So what was that all about? Why did it take so long?" The short man was annoyed, "Nothing happened." Damn it, even Erd, Auruo, Guntter are giving me a look! Wait, Petra isn't jealous is she? Seriously, they are thinking way too ahead of themselves. That brat is going to pay for this! He snarled, "I said nothing happened!"

Erwin sneered at his the outburst, "It'd okay, Levi we understand. It's not bad to have a woman, you know. You seem to have forgiven her for what she told you when we got here. She actually said not to ask stupid question. I know some people who would off get a beating for that." Levi ‘tched’, seriously even the commander is teasing me, oh whatever! The short man ignored everyone for the remainder of the evening as they were teasing him to hell.

General POV

You gave money to the Inn owner, you went to the room you rented, 208? So my room is on the second floor. You went up the stairs and searched it, 208... hum... right here! You smiled as you put the key in the keyhole and unlocked it. You turned the knob, entered and closed the door. You stretched as you walk to the bed. You dropped the keys on the nightstand, undressed yourself, only keeping your bra and panties then got in the bed. You felt your lids dropping as you fell asleep.

You were sleeping, something moved in front of your closed eyelids forcing you to wake up. You brought your palms to your eyes and rubbed them, "Kid, you shouldn't sleep like that, evil people could kidnap you." Your eyes focused and you saw him, "Big bro Levi!!"  You jumped on him and he fell on his back from his kneeling position. You smiled as he pat your head, "How is the little sister doing?" You grinned, "I'm not bullied anymore!" You felt your head pound for a moment. The black haired teen smirked, "How come?"

You got up and showed him your battle stance, "Dad showed me some moves." You punch and kicked the air. The teen laughed, "Seriously, your dad showed you how to fight? The kids must be running away from you whenever you approach them." You nodded, "I don't mind it much. If they don't bother me, I won't fight and I still have one or two friends. Only weaklings bully the weak!"

Levi smiled, "Atta girl!" He took something from his pocket and showed it to you, "Here's a little gift." He handed to you a necklace with a bird pendant, "Thank you. Hum.. Could you-" you shyly looked at the ground, "put it on me?" He slipped it on your neck, "there you go." You smiled as he stared at you, "Why a bird?" He stared at the pendant, "Birds are free to go where ever they wish. I wish for you to become one, so you could be free in the future. I hope that in the future, we can get out of these walls." You nodded, "I hope we can be both free!" The teen grinned, "Well, I have to go." You pouted, "Already?"

Levi got up, went to you and heaved you up as he made you sit on his left arm, "Yes, I have some... things to do. I am very proud of you, so don't change okay? We'll see each other soon enough." He held up his pinky as you nodded and intertwined your own pinky with his, "We'll meet again someday! Don't you dare break that promise?!" You released your pinkies and smiled gleefully as he brought you for a hug, "Where are you going?" Levi pursed his lips, "I'm going underground." You nodded as you closed her eyes, "Be careful, Levi."

When you re-opened your eyes, it was dark, "Another dream, eh?" You sat on on the bed, brought your hand to your neck, held the pendant and sighed, "I had forgotten about that pinky swear." You blinked as you thought about Levi, "He changed from back then... Unless, he just showed that part of himself to me?" You giggled, "As if? It's not like I'm special." You got up, went to the room’s bathroom and got a shower, "Eww, I have to wear what I wore yesterday."

You dressed up against your will, put on your harness and attached your 3DGM and blades. You took the keys, left the room, locked it and made your way to the hall. The receptionist smiled at you and you gave her they keys, "Thank you for your patronage." You nodded and left the Inn.