Maybe it was the betrayals' doing he experienced, or the fact that he was losing control over the situation, but Levi was already losing faith. After all, Eren who he risked his life countless times for, who his comrades gave their lives for, the very kid he believed in, was imprisoned, and that resulted in his doubts growing more than ever.

The night before another mission, this time he had to take Zeke as far away from Eren as possible to prevent any unwanted events, such as the rumbling to happen. You tried to encourage him as always, hoping you'd help him see a brighter side of the story, but this time there was none, and even you knew that. No wonder he wasn't swayed.

Things escalated, one heated word followed the other, and both of you said things you instantly regretted, but the damage was done. His words were sharp, as if pushing you away, but why now, why like this? Then he used the very thing against you he knew would do its trick. Taken aback, you spoke

"This is the part where you apologize."

"This is the part where you leave" he replied coldly, his eyes fixed on you. You can't quite decipher what you see in them. He was pointing at the door of his office and eventually you start walking out of there.

Only if you stayed. Only if you weren't so selfish and stayed with Levi how you had originally planned.

The next day the rumbling started, meaning something had happened, Levi had failed.