Until the End || Levi x Reader Insert Fanfiction

[One year later]

One year had passed since you and the Anti-Marleyan Volunteers arrived back in Paradis. The people within the walls had slowly but surely accepted the information and resources the Volunteers provided. Meanwhile, the Marleyan soldiers onboard ships that had arrived in Paradis had been captured and restrained to cells. However, even some of them had started to see the humanity in those they called the "Island Devils," to the point where the engineers had offered help to us, along with others who provided more support. Even, Niccolo, the man who had been held hostage by Hange when you first arrived, had become a chef introducing foods like seafood to the Scouts, much to the delight of Sasha. Thanks to the combined efforts and knowledge of the Marleyans, the port in Paradis was rebuilt swiftly and powerful innovations such as the guns brought to Paradis had been incorporated into the Scout's training.

Now you sat in between Levi and Hange, surrounded by squad members and those in the Garrison and Military police, opposite your newfound guests. You had all just welcomed Paradis's first outside visitor with the completion of the port. Paradis Island's sole friendly nation, Hizuru, and its Special Envoy, Kiyomizu Azumabito. Earlier, it was found that Mikasa was actually a descendant of the son of the Shogun the Azumabitos had descended from. He had been on friendly terms with King Fritz and often went to Paradis, but after the Great Titan War the nation of Hizuru had been defeated and in disarray, the child of the Shogunate was left behind on the island. Mikasa was the lost descendant of their nation's ruler, the hope of Hizuru according to the woman, Kiyomizu.

"It's a historic day for both our nations," Kiyomizu speaks up from opposite the table looking to you all. "Today is only possible thanks to the one who brought us together, Zeke Jaeger. After meeting with him in secret we agreed to an arrangement under the condition we were able to meet Lady Mikasa." There is a slight pause as the woman maintains an unlikeable expression, a forced smile before she continues. "Zeke Jaeger said if we cooperate with him, our nation may just helm an industry that restores it to its former glory. And yet, he hasn't even prospected your reserves. But a resource like that in this age of modernization would be worth its weight in jewels and treasure." You watch as she swipes her tongue on her lower lip and feel yourself frown.

So that was what they were after, the Iceburst Stone the Survey Corps use to fuel your ODM gear, a resource worth an abundance of wealth it seems. You remember Yelena's words from earlier, she had said the talk would go well since the Azumabitos are money grubbers, but you never expected the blatant display of greed before you. But you also weren't surprised. Unless money was involved, there was not much worth the risk of travelling to Paradis Island. "And? What exactly is the arrangement you have with Zeke Jaeger?" Historia speaks up from the head of the table, eyeing the woman carefully. "As you know, Zeke Jaeger has a secret plan in mind," Kiyomizu says in reply as you feel your stomach churn at the mention of his "oh-so-secret plan".

"To achieve it, Hizuru's cooperation is needed," Kiyomizu continues, before providing us with several papers as Hange passes them between us. "Here are his three points to protect Paradis from the rumbling. The first is a test run of the rumbling, to release a sample of its power and show the world its devastation. Next is Hizuru's cooperation. Your military must be strengthened until the use of the rumbling isn't necessary. Lastly, the Founding Titan and a Titan with royal blood must be passed down. That's the third point." You freeze at the final point looking at the page with trembling hands. "Zeke will pass on the Beast Titan to someone of royal blood. Until their 13-year term ends, they must bear as many kids as possible." You suddenly feel ill at the prospect.

Meanwhile, Hange is in a spur of thought as they read and listen to the demands made. Even if weaponry advances, the rumbling itself is powerful. Until we get rid of it, inheriting Titans will continue for generations to come. Is it right for us to push this problem on our descendants to save ourselves now? Of course not... But... Hange's train of thought is interrupted as Historia speaks up once more. "Very well. I will inherit the Beast Titan." You quickly interrupt not liking the way the grim faces look to her as though relenting that this is the only solution to our state of war. "Wait Historia, if they need someone of royal blood you know I-" But you're cut off by Historia's voice again as Levi tenses at the implication behind your words. "No, Captain [y/n]. Though you indeed have royal blood, you are also a [l/n]. We still don't know what the consequences will be if you were to transform into a Titan. No, it is too delicate to experiment in that manner... I will inherit the Beast Titan... As long as the rumbling is tied to our survival."