Under the Umbrella: [Eren Yeager x Levi Ackerman]

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Training.

That was all he thought about now. Get stronger. Kill the Titans.

Rain poured down on Eren's head, making his hair wet, sticking to his sweaty forehead. He closed his eyes, dug his fingers into the dirt, and crouched. Now or never, he thought. Humanity's last hope huh? What a joke. With a start, he pushed himself up and charged forward at an unsuspecting tree. As fast as he reflexes allowed, he had slashed into the tree with such a powerful strike, bits and pieces flew around him in a flurry of debris.

"Yeager, come here for a sec!"

Eren paused, mid swing, when he saw some blonde kid.

He had been a background character, Eren knew, but didn't know well.

"Do I know you?" he asked tersely. He had just gotten into training, and it was raining.

"My name is Nack Teaz. I wanted to know if I could spar with you real quick? No weapons, just hand to hand. I'm not really good at fighting, and Mikasa didn't want to help, so I figured you were my last hope..." Nack trailed off, rubbing his left foot against his right one. He had a nervous smile, cheeks bright pink, although he had an unmistakable sadness in his amber eyes.

Something about the kid made Eren want to go "awe!" and sigh at the same time.

"Fine," Eren said finally. "I'll help you, but try to follow my movements. I won't explain. Too busy for that."

Nack looked up, his eyes brightened, a smile grazing his features. He was so happy, or at least looked so. Eren felt slightly better himself.

"One three!" Eren shouted.

"One..."

"Two..."

"Three!"

In an instant Nack charged at Eren. He didn't hesitate to swing his leg out, but the dark haired boy knew better and hopped over it, using the momentum to knock the blonde on his bum. The blonde kid was then pinned down. He frowned and then laughed nervously.

"Oops, I guess I need more work," he chuckled shakily.

Eren frowned, but let the blonde go.

"One..."

"Two..."

"Three!"

Blondie was faster this time. He was faster to time to aim a punch at Eren. Eren swiftly avoided it, using the kids own fist to slam him down. Nack pulled Eren down to him and then smirked. He dropped the façade and his true colors had shown. Before Eren could do another thing, Blondie rolled out of the way and reached into his boot, pulling out a shard, bright dagger. Eren gasped, knowing his gear was across the field. Yeager glared at the blonde and realized he was after him.

"What did you really want?" he screamed out.

Nack smiled devilishly, swirling the dagger in his grip. "I want you dead. You filthy cross breeds aren't human. You're monsters! Monsters that kill! We'll now you'll be killed!"

Nack brandished his weapon, the slick rain making it hard to grip it firmly. He snarled, his cute and peaceful face morphing into one of mockery, insanity, and worst of, hatred. Never before had Eren seen so much hate. Of course, Eren himself knew he was no prince in a fairy tail. He, himself, was not worthy to be called good. Hatred ruled his own emotions. He couldn't throw stones; everyone had their own reasons for doing what they did. All he could do was stand up for his own morals. Stand up for them and use them like a superpower. "You shall breathe no longer EREN YEAGER!"

Eren was quick on his feet.

He dodged a direct attack from the dagger, throwing a punch toward Nack.

Nack - who was in a blue of rage - took the punch but didn't fall over. He simply got angrier, his face contorting into one of hellish spawn. Eren, surprised, didn't see the dagger come out of nowhere and lodge itself in his side.

He screamed.

As rain poured down over him, his body sang into the mud, his body screaming agony. The dagger was pushed all the way, not even the handle protruding. Nack sauntered over, sick and sweet satisfaction drizzling his features. He pulled his leg back and kicked Eren in the face. Blood ran down the nose of Yeager... "How's it feel to be weak and pitiful?" he whispered into the dark haired boys ear.

Eren could move as he was beat own by Nack.

When the blonde boy was sure he was dead, he used Eren's own weapon to stab him once more o the other side of his body.

Soon enough Nack left, and all that was left was Eren Yeager, alone, and on the brink of death.

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Eren felt the mud on his warm cheek.

It felt cold compared to his blood spattered body.

His eyes fluttered open and shut in intense pain as rain pounded on his back. He found himself trying to fight off death. He told himself he wouldn't die here. Not now, not ever. He would stay alive as long as Titans exist.

Suddenly, the rain stopped.

Or so it seemed.

Above Eren, a yellow Umbrella perched over Eren's body, the hand holding the yellow atrocity was none other than Captain Levi.

"Yeager, is there a reason your half dead on my training field?" he asked in his rough deep voice.

Eren couldn't speak, his mouth full of blood and swollen.

Levi sighed and placed his umbrella on the floor, letting the rain sift over the duo once again. Levi quickly hefted Yeager onto his back, as the younger boys arms dangled over his shoulders.

"Heichou..." the boy whispered into Hi captains ears. "...I need to...kill at the Titans..."

Levi sighed and continued to carry the boy through the rainy woods. Soon, the pitter patter died down, and the sun shines through the tree leaves. Levi took in a deep breath, filling up his lungs. He looked through his peripheral vision and noticed how broken Eren looked. At the same time, Eren gazed at his Captain. He thought, how beautiful he looks. Maybe I'm just delusional. Eren closed his eyes and then, muttered softly to his Captain.

"Heichou ...you're eyeliner is really emo...I like it..."

Levi groaned.

"If you ever say that again, I'll kill you myself."

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Levi clenched his teeth as he cleaned Eren's wounds.

He wouldn't let the doctors, or anyone else touch him. He figured it was his responsibility. And it was also his responsibility to kick the ass of whoever did it.

It took a day before Eren woke up, and when he did, Levi was replacing the rag on his forehead.

"What happened?" Eren asked, groaning as he sat up.

Levi rolled his eyes.

"I fucked up Nack. I gave him no choice but to confess. Currently, he's being experimented on by Hanji. Hopefully Bean eats his pathetic excuse of a body," he sneered less than gracefully. Eren winced and then touched his head.

"Thanks, I guess," he said.

"How bad did you beat him up, sir?"

"Enough to have his bones aching for life."

"Why?"

"Because he's a snivelling little brat."

"That's all, Captain?"

"Yep. That, and your little eyeliner comment got me pissed."

Eren smiled, when Levi stood up and dusted off his hands. He was about to leave, when he stopped in the doorway, and then cast an undecipherable look at Eren.

"I'm glad you're not dead. Yet."

As he shut the door, he left Eren shell shocked. He let out a deep breath and held his chest, feeling his fast heart beat.

"Heichou?"

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Heyyy!

So yes, the YAOI IS BACK!

I liked it, although it's not my best work.

I've been sick, busy, and honestly lazy lately.

But, next update will be better! I hope...

Anyway, BYE! ♥