Life was trash in the Underground, a poverty-stricken, crime-ridden hell of a subterranean city

Sunlight never saw the Underground, so artificial illumination was constant. With little opportunities for progression, illegal activities were optimal for most people in order to survive

That fate of illegal activities was no different for you: Levi Ackerman

You, Farlan, and Isabel had met through necessity, not chance—three souls clinging to survival in a place that had long forgotten mercy.

- Farlan was the strategist, sharp-tongued and quick-thinking.

- Isabel, bright-eyed and reckless, still carried a flicker of hope.

- Levi, you, the fighter, the protector, the leader, composed and strong.

Together, you all carved out relationships, but more importantly, a even slightly better life within the Underground.

When a black-market deal went right, you got a rare item: Omni-Directional Mobility gear, stolen from the surface world.

You, Isabel, and Farlan learned to wield it through instinct and determination, soaring like predators of your own domains. With it, no obstacle was too high, no escape too impossible.

Life became a game of theft and evasion, a rhythm you all knew well—until one day.

After a normal robbery you three were on the run with your ODM, and your pursuers were the usual Military Police.

Isabel: "So they're still after us, these MPs never learn do they?

Isabel looked at you

Isabel: "Did you hear me Levi? That was a pretty cool line right bro?"

You: "Don't be stupid."

Isabel huffs a bit at your response, but brushes your words off and focuses

Suddenly, there were four people speeding past the MPs with green cloaks and hoods hiding their faces

You do a quick maneuver with your ODM and manage to get a glimpse of one, and see a logo on him: The Wings of Freedom, which means one thing..

Members of the Scout Regiment are pursuing you three

Steel cables sang through the air, and in moments, the chase picked up pace.

Farlan: "Those movements! These guys aren't MPs!"

You: "No, they're definitely not. Saw one up close, he was wearing the Wings of Freedom. It's the Scouts."

Farlan smirks

Farlan: "Heh, considering the fact they fight Titans I guess it would make sense they're this good."

You look at Farlan and Isabel

You: "Well you two know what this means."

Isabel got a smirk like Farlan's

Isabel: "Of course."

Farlan: "The job's on, good luck."

They swung in opposite directions around corners, and two Scouts give chase to each, as the remaining two Scouts continue pursuing you.

You focus, thinking they can handle alone. You thought: "Now then, let's see if you Scouts are as good as I think."

The pursuit quickens, and before long, you're taken out of the air by one of them

Melee combat began, you slashing to no avail, the other Scout intervening, then his blade clashing with your knife

You were in a bind

"Stop. Look around you."

His voice came clear. Almost like an order, as you did look around.

Emerging from a distance were four figures, two Scouts, and the other two were Farlan and Isabel, restrained by them

You knew it was over. You drop the knife, and he freed you from the bind, as you three were restrained and knelt

"I'll ask a few questions."

He held your ODM handles

"Where did you get these?"

No response.

"You're all skilled with ODM. Who taught you?"

He walked up to you.

"You're their leader, right? Were you trained in the military?"

Again, no response, so a Scout slams your head into the ground.

"I won't repeat."

Farlan: "We learnt it ourselves!"

"Bullshit."

Farlan: "It's just so we can get an edge in this hellhole! People who're used to the sunlight like you guys won't understand!"

Isabel: "Let bro go! Don't get cocky just because you're soldiers!"

The Scout lifted your head up, and the other knelt to your face

Erwin: "My name is Erwin Smith. And yours is?"

You: "Levi"

Erwin: "Levi, I have a deal for you."