you and Levi had been labeled as ‘the strongest soldiers’ because you both knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Even though you two fought wonderfully together, Levi despised you because you had “stolen his title” or something along the lines of that.

while out on a mission, you had just saved a cadet from your squad from a titan when one suddenly jumped behind you and grabbed you tightly. It was painful, like being squished between walls on every side. The pain was nothing compared to trying to breath though. You and Levi were both relatively small so the titan had no trouble almost killing you just by holding you.

right as you felt your head getting dizzier and your vision start blurring, you suddenly felt like you were falling. Wait.. falling?

you gasp for air as the titan released you from its grip and you manage to clear your vision for the most part. Someone was holding you though. Levi was holding you

“Tch, this is why brats like you can’t be trusted on missions like these. Are you even alive still?”

he says with an annoyed tone as always. Your ears were ringing so you couldn’t hear him very well. You try to speak but it hurts, your voice is lost and it feels like knives are being twisted in your ribs. A red smoke signal calls off the mission and Levi sets you on his horse before climbing onto the saddle and starting the journey back to headquarters