Attack On Titan- Wings of liberty*

They were almost there now. With a small child in tow, they had decided to travel from Wall Rose to Wall Maria by carriage. Although it was supposed to be a long journey, Sana hadn't realized how quickly the time had passed or when they had actually arrived. They disembarked from the carriage, which proved challenging. The buggy was so high off the ground that she had to hand the child to Levi before she could climb down carefully. During the trip, their conversation had been minimal. Whatever they did discuss had mostly revolved around Farlan.

Sana couldn't help but wish she could tell him how she felt. Yet, as long as Levi found happiness—whether it was with someone else, —she was at peace with that. Even if his happiness existed solely within the confines of their current family, she would be content.

They made their way to the spot where the infant's home had once stood. The area was already bustling with people. Perhaps they had only begun returning the night before. The situation in Wall Rose had become too overwhelming, with far too many people crowding the area.

The number of people rescued this time had been nearly three times greater than before, a staggering amount. It was difficult to fathom the sheer scale of the devastation. Many people were still hungry, but despite it all, there was a sense of joy—families were reunited, loved ones were found alive, and that sense of relief was worth more than anything else.

They had reclaimed a vast expanse of land. However, there were far more people here than they had anticipated. Refugee camps were supposed to be established in this area, as Wall Maria offered more unoccupied space than Wall Rose.

Sana turned to Levi. "Levi, the house should be nearby. But I don't see anyone here."

Levi scanned the area, his expression thoughtful. "Let's check with those assigned to the refugee camps. Maybe they haven't arrived yet. Or there's another possibility…" His voice trailed off as they were suddenly interrupted by a voice from behind.

"Excuse me."

They both turned to see who had spoken.

"Mister, were you the owner of this house? Your child is with me," Sana asked hurriedly, trying to maintain her composure.

Levi, noticing her hasty question, cut in sharply. "Sana, ask one thing at a time. First, let him tell you if he's the owner."

Sana, slightly embarrassed by her impulsive words, nodded silently, realizing her mistake.

"You have no right to bring this bad fate back to me. It's all her fault that the titans attacked us. I purposefully left her for titans to devour. She stole everything away from me. I only wish she had never been born. We were all destroyed by titans within an hour or two of her birth. You must also not tag her along with you." The man kept on babbling stupid things from his mouth till he was shut by a powerful kick from Levi in his abdomen. The man went down crying in great pain.

"Shut up you pile of shit," Levi said with a death stare in his eyes.

I couldn't stand what he was saying. This was the first time I didn't say anything to Levi or felt bad for anyone getting kicked.

"There's no reason to hand over the kid to a jerk like him. This load of shit doesn't deserve one in the first place." Levi said as if he couldn't bear the existence of this individual on this earth.

"I don't know why you're saying all of this, but her mother wanted her to survive. She was holding her daughter in her arms, away from her body, as though trying to protect her from the falling debris. She loved her dearly, and all she wanted was for her to live a long life. I don't know if I can care for her the way her mother would have, but one thing is certain—I'm not handing her over to someone like you." Sana could feel her emotions rising, and before she knew it, tears were streaming down her face. she couldn't recall when she had become such a crybaby.

Levi couldn't understand why Sana was crying. She's too sensitive, he thought. As she grew, it seemed like she couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She used to keep her emotions hidden, back when she rarely showed how she felt. But now, it seemed like the mother cried more than the child.

No matter the reason, Levi never wanted to see her upset. As he looked at her, he noticed that she hadn't been eating properly lately. How is she supposed to take care of the child if she isn't taking care of herself? He made a mental note to talk to her about it when they got back.

The best thing for her right now, Levi believed, was for Farlan to stay with her. He would look after her, and they could rely on each other. That way, neither of them would feel alone.

Sana talked about Farlan constantly. Is there something going on between them? Levi wondered. But hadn't Farlan already been approached by someone else?

Sometimes, the way Sana spoke made Levi think of his mother.

"Sana," he said as she started walking toward the carriage, "Let's go back. There's going to be a lot of commotion here soon, and it'll be hard to leave."

The sky above them mirrored the aftermath of a rainstorm: the clouds were thin, and the sun's rays broke through in spots.

Sana's face was bathed in the soft glow of the sunlight. Her tears shimmered like jewels at the corners of her eyes, and in that moment, her innocence appeared as delicate as the sunlight itself.

Levi's heart suddenly stopped as he gazed at her. What am I thinking? He quickly shook the thought away.

"Why are you still standing there, Levi?" she called out. "Hurry up, let's go."

"Yes, coming." He responded, his voice betraying a hint of confusion.

What am I, a poet now? Levi thought with an inward chuckle. Was I just being humorous? I need to get checked out when we get back.

He realized that he needed to help her—there was no way she would be able to get into the carriage with the child on her own, especially with the horse not standing still.

Levi took the child from her arms, and together, they climbed into the carriage. They began their journey back.

He was happy for her, but part of him couldn't shake the concern. I just hope she doesn't run into any problems. There was already so much on her plate.

Does she even know how to care for a child? He questioned. Probably not. He sighed inwardly. Once all this mess is over, I want to live in peace with them all.