Blood

Levi gathered the Survey Corps members, his tone stern and serious. "Listen up, everyone. We have a-" He gets interject with Hange excitedly finishing his sentence, "new graduate joining our unit today!" she announced.

Eren exchanged glances with Armin and Mikasa. "Do you think he'll last long?" he asked without hesitation.

Mikasa shrugged. "He must be skilled if he made it into the Survey Corps."

Armin added softly, "Eren, don't scare him off before he even starts."

Connie grinned mischievously. "Hey, Sasha, let's pull a prank on the new guy."

Sasha, sharing Connie's mischief, snickered. "Yeah, and we've got someone new to steal food from."

Jean, overhearing, smacked them both. "Don't even think about it," he warned, shutting down their plans.

Levi stops in his tracks, noticing the unusual child with an eerie appearance. He furrows his eyebrows and approaches the child slowly, cautious of any danger that might be lurking behind this strange figure. As he comes closer, he notices the scars and missing limbs, feeling a pang of sympathy for the child's misfortune. With a steady tone, he asks, "Who are you?"

Levi's eyes narrow as he sees the hand moving towards him. He quickly takes a step back, ready to draw his blades in case of an attack. "What do you want?" he asks firmly, trying to keep his composure despite the ominous presence of the strange child.

Levi watches as the strange hand disappears into the child's back, feeling a sense of unease at the bizarre display. He takes another cautious step back and observes the child carefully, searching for any signs of danger. "Are you in any sort of trouble?" he asks in a stern voice, wanting to know more about this unusual situation.

Levi remains alert, still unsure of what to make of the child's presence. He looks at the strange hand that had emerged from the child's back and then back to the child's face. "You're not from around here, are you?" he asks, trying to get more information about the child and their situation.

Levi studies the child's features closely, wondering where they might have come from. He decides to offer some assistance. "Do you need any help?" he asks, hoping to provide some aid to the child if needed.

Levi nods, accepting the child's refusal. "Alright then," he says, before turning to walk away. However, as he takes a few steps, he pauses and looks back at the child. He feels drawn towards the child, curious about the strange hand on its back. "Wait," he calls out, walking back towards the child. "Can you tell me more about that hand on your back?"

Levi takes a step closer to the child, still feeling wary but curious at the same time. "Is it a part of you?" he asks, trying to figure out what exactly he's dealing with.

Levi tilts his head, trying to understand the situation. "Are you in control of it?" he asks, hoping to get more information from the child.

Levi sighs, feeling frustrated at the lack of communication. "I'm not sure what you want from me," he says with a hint of annoyance. "If you don't need help, then why are you still here?" he asks, wanting to get back to his own business.

Levi sees the confusion in the child's eyes and decides to try a different approach. "Can you understand me?" he asks, hoping to clarify the situation.

Levi nods in understanding. "Alright, then can you tell me where you come from?" he asks, hoping to get more information about the child's origins.

Levi furrows his brow, still feeling confused about the situation. "Okay, let me ask you this: why did you approach me?" he asks, hoping to get some insight into the child's intentions.

Levi frowns, finding the child's behavior strange. "Do you need anything from me?" he tries again, hoping to get a better understanding of what the child wants.

Levi lets out a sigh, feeling frustrated at the lack of communication. "I don't understand why you're here," he says, looking at the child with suspicion. "But if you're not going to tell me anything, then I'm going to have to ask you to leave."

Levi's eyes widen in shock as he watches the events unfold. He had never seen anything like it before. "What the hell?" he mutters to himself.

He quickly regains his composure and approaches the child, studying them closely. "How...how did you do that?" he asks, still processing what he had just witnessed.

Levi stares at the child for a few more moments, trying to figure out what's going on. "You're not going to tell me anything, are you?" he says with a sigh, feeling defeated.

As he turns to leave, he hears a voice calling out to him. "Hey, Levi!" it shouts, and he turns around to see Mikasa and Eren running towards him.

"What is it?" he asks, curious but also somewhat annoyed at being interrupted.

Levi's eyes widen again as he sees the hand emerging from the child's back once more. He looks at Mikasa and Eren, who seem just as surprised.

"What the hell?" he says again, his mind struggling to comprehend what he's seeing.

Mikasa steps forward, her eyes fixed on the child. "What is that thing?" she asks, her voice steady despite the obvious tension in the air.

Levi turns to the child, his gaze intense. "You need to start explaining yourself," he says firmly. "Right now."

Levi grits his teeth, feeling increasingly frustrated by the child's refusal to speak. "I'm not leaving until you give us some answers," he says firmly, refusing to back down.

Mikasa steps closer to the child, her hand on the hilt of her sword. "We're not here to hurt you," she says calmly. "But we need to know what's going on."

Eren nods in agreement. "If that thing comes out again, it could hurt someone," he adds, gesturing to the hand protruding from the child's back.

Levi watches the child closely, waiting for a response.

Levi relaxes slightly as the hand retracts back into the child's body. "You're lucky we're not trying to hurt you," he says sternly, eyeing the child suspiciously. "But we need to know what's going on. What are you?"

Mikasa takes a step forward, her expression serious. "We won't hurt you if you don't pose a threat," she says firmly. "But you need to tell us what's happening."

Eren nods in agreement, his gaze fixed on the child. "Please," he adds, his voice softer than usual. "Just tell us what's going on."

Levi lets out an exasperated sigh, feeling at a loss about what to do next. "I can't believe this," he mutters under his breath.

Mikasa steps forward again, her tone gentle. "We're not trying to hurt you," she repeats. "But we need to know what's happening to you."

Eren looks at the child with concern. "Please, we just want to understand," he says softly, hoping to appeal to the child's sense of compassion.

Levi watches the interaction silently, waiting to see if the child will finally open up.

Levi narrows his eyes, feeling a mixture of frustration and suspicion. "I'm not sure I believe you," he says firmly. "Something's not right here."

Mikasa steps forward, her hand still on the hilt of her sword. "We're not going to hurt you," she repeats. "But you need to tell us what's happening to you."

Eren looks at the child with pleading eyes. "Please, we just want to help," he says softly.

Levi studies the child carefully, trying to determine their motives. But it's hard to read their expression, and he can't shake the feeling that there's more to this situation than meets the eye.

Levi's expression hardens as he watches the child shake their head vehemently. "Enough of this," he says in a cold, stern tone. "We can't waste any more time here."

Mikasa steps forward, her eyes fixed on the child. "We need to make sure you're not a threat to us or anyone else," she says firmly. "If you won't tell us what's happening, we'll have to take action ourselves."

Eren nods in agreement. "We don't want to hurt you," he adds softly. "But we can't let whatever's happening to you continue."

Levi draws his own sword, holding it out in front of him. "You leave us no choice," he says grimly, his gaze fixed on the child.

Levi's gaze narrows as he sees the child standing there calmly, seemingly unafraid. "What is wrong with you?" he asks in disbelief, his sword still at the ready.

Mikasa steps forward cautiously, her eyes fixed on the child. "We don't want to hurt you," she says again. "But we will if we have to."

Eren watches the situation carefully, his expression tense. "Please," he adds softly. "Just tell us what's happening."

Levi studies the child warily, unsure of what to do next. He can sense the tension building between them, and he knows that any wrong move could escalate the situation into violence.

Levi grunts as the huge hand comes out of the child's back and grabs him, slamming him onto the ground. He grits his teeth in pain, struggling to break free from the grip.

Mikasa immediately charges forward, her sword at the ready. "Let him go!" she shouts, lunging towards the child with deadly intent.

Eren joins in, unleashing a barrage of punches at the child's body in an attempt to weaken it.

Despite their efforts, however, the child's grip remains tight on Levi, and he can feel his strength slowly fading away. He knows that if they don't come up with a plan soon, he might not make it out alive.

The child seems to be confused by the sudden attack on them, and their grip on Levi loosens slightly.

Mikasa takes advantage of the situation and charges forward, delivering a powerful blow to the side of the child's head with her sword. The impact sends the child tumbling backward, and their body begins to convulse uncontrollably.

Eren rushes over to help Levi up, while Mikasa stands guard over the incapacitated child. "We need to get out of here," she says urgently. "Before more Titans show up."

Levi nods in agreement, his expression grim. "Agreed," he says hoarsely, still feeling the effects of the child's attack. "Let's move out."

As the group prepares to move out, they notice that the child's body is still convulsing and that its hand has let go of Levi. Suddenly, the child's huge hand reaches towards Mikasa's sword wound on their neck.

Levi immediately recognizes this as a dangerous situation and steps forward with his own sword drawn. "Stay back," he warns, ready to strike if necessary.

Eren looks at the child with concern. "What's happening to them?" he asks quietly, unsure of how to react.

Mikasa stands her ground, watching the child's movements carefully. "We need to put them out of their misery," she says firmly.

Levi nods in agreement, his expression grim. "I'm afraid you're right," he says resolutely, readying his sword for the final blow.

Levi, Mikasa, and Eren are caught off guard as three more huge black hands emerge from the child's back. The hands seem to be made of darkness itself, and they create a fire that engulfs them and the child, allowing them to escape.

The group watches in shock as the child disappears into the flames, their bodies being consumed by the inferno. "What was that?" Eren asks, his voice barely above a whisper.

Mikasa shakes her head, her eyes still fixed on the burning wreckage. "I don't know," she says slowly. "But we need to report this back to HQ."

Levi nods in agreement, his expression grim. "Agreed," he says resolutely, turning to lead the way back to headquarters. As they walk away from the burning remains of the child, they can't help

Levi freezes in his tracks as he sees the child standing in front of him once again. His hand instinctively reaches for his sword, but he hesitates for a moment, unsure of what to do.

The child seems different this time, though. They're not convulsing or attacking anyone, instead they're just standing there, staring at Levi with an intense gaze.

Levi narrows his eyes, studying the child carefully. "What do you want?" he asks bluntly, keeping his guard up.

The child doesn't respond, continuing to stare at him without saying a word. Levi feels a chill run down his spine, sensing that something is off about the situation.

He takes a cautious step forward, ready to strike if necessary. "I won't hesitate to defend myself," he warns, his voice low and steady.

But before he

The child turns around and begins to walk away, their steps slow and deliberate. Levi watches them cautiously, his hand still resting on his sword hilt.

As the child walks further away, Levi relaxes slightly, though he keeps a careful eye on them until they're out of sight. He wonders what their purpose was in showing up like that, but he knows he might never find out.

With a heavy sigh, Levi continues on his way, feeling unsettled by the encounter. He can't shake off the feeling that something is off, and he resolves to keep a closer eye on his surroundings from now on.

Eren freezes in shock as he sees the child with the four huge hands walking around. The sight leaves him speechless, and he watches from a distance as the child continues on their way.

As he observes the child, Eren's mind races with questions about their identity and purpose. He wonders if they're an ally or an enemy, and whether they pose a threat to humanity.

After a few moments of hesitation, Eren decides to follow the child, keeping a safe distance behind them. He wants to know more about them, and he hopes that by observing them, he can get some answers.

With every step the child takes, Eren feels his heart racing faster and faster. There's something about the child's presence that makes him uneasy, and he can't shake off the feeling that they're hiding something.

Eren watches from a distance as the child enters an alleyway and sits down, with the four huge hands covering them. The sight of the child crying but without any sound or movement perplexes Eren, and he wonders what's happening.

He approaches cautiously, trying to stay out of sight so he won't startle the child. He wants to find out what's wrong and help if he can.

As Eren draws closer, he can see that the child is clearly in distress. He takes a deep breath, steeling himself for whatever may come next.

"Are you okay?" he asks softly, hoping to comfort the child and find out more about their situation.

The child flinches at Eren's approach and moves away from him a little, still crying silently. Eren stops in his tracks, sensing that he needs to be careful not to frighten the child any further.

"I'm sorry if I scared you," he says in a gentle tone, taking a step back. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

The child doesn't respond, still curled up with the four huge hands covering them. Eren takes another step forward, trying to get closer to the child.

"It's okay, you're safe now," he says softly, hoping to ease the child's fear. "You don't have to be afraid anymore."

But the child remains silent, their crying only intensifying. Eren feels a pang of sadness and helplessness, unsure of how to comfort the child or make them feel better. He

Eren's eyes widen in shock as the child's mouth opens into three parts, and they stutter out a plea for help. He takes a step closer to the child, feeling an overwhelming sense of compassion for them.

"I'm here to help you," he says firmly, trying to project reassurance and strength. "Tell me what's wrong and I'll do everything in my power to fix it."

The child continues to cry, their voice still stuttering. Eren can feel their pain and fear, and he wishes there was more he could do to ease their suffering.

"Please don't be afraid," he says, moving even closer to the child. "I'm not going to hurt you. Just tell me what I can do to help."

As Eren waits for the child's response, he feels his heart racing faster and faster, unsure of what may

Eren nods his head with understanding as the child speaks. "That's alright, it's okay to be scared. You don't have to face this alone," he says in a reassuring voice.

"Do you want me to stay with you?" he offers, taking a step closer to the child. "I can keep you safe and we can figure out what needs to be done together."

He hopes that by offering his presence and support, the child will feel more at ease and less frightened.

"Or is there anything else I can do to help you right now?" he asks, trying to think of any way to ease the child's distress.