𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚|𝑬𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒙 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓

Two Years Later.

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Epilogue.

Your hand brushed the little bit of dust on the hand railing as you walked down the spiral staircase, you sighed letting out a tiny smile as you thought about the last couple years. After moving back to Florida and settling down with Eren a lot has changed, some good - some bad. Mostly good though.

When Eren surprised you with Zeus it wasn't too long after you got him a friend and named her Rhea. You decided to keep up with the god and goddess name trend, Rhea was an Ancient Greek Titaness aka the mother of the gods - she fit in right away. It was a plus having two Doberman's by your side when you decided to take a late night walk when you needed to get some fresh air.

Starting with the bad, you had to deal with a break up. Not between you and Eren but with Sasha and Niccolo, they attempted at a long distance relationship but unfortunately it didn't work out for the two. He accepted an offer to help teach culinary arts out in Italy, while he made the offer for her to come she declined - surprisingly. She took days to think about it, but at the end of the day she just wasn't ready to leave you and the rest of the friend group behind.

Levi, Hange, and Zeke are all fine. Levi and Zeke still hate each other and Hange is still outgoing as ever and continuing to be neutral between the two...but still at times they find it a bit difficult. One day one of them is gonna kill the other, you would think those two were sworn enemies since they were children. Or maybe, just maybe...Zeke is secretly in love with Levi. Ha, kidding! It's definitely a mutual hate.

The rest of the gang is all good, you all have been closer than ever. You mostly work from home, ever since what happened in Germany Eren is extremely over protective of you. For those wondering if the bald spot has grown out, it has - thankfully.

Present time.
Vietnam - Crystal Castles

You held a tiny bouquet full of white Lillie's with some lavender in between them as you walked down the isle with Eren. Everyone watched you two, as your arms were interlocking one another you could hear some whispering happening on both sides of the wedding party.

"I still will never understand how she got him to settle down."

"She's pretty average, I'm sure I can change his mind."

Your head snapped to the right to look at the girls talking shit about you, and Eren pulled you in closer to his side as he whispered "jealousy brings out the worst in people, you are beautiful. We're here to celebrate our friends." Your shoulders dropped back down after hearing Eren's voice, you knew he was right but you couldn't help but be pissed hearing those ignorant comments.

You finally get to the front of the isle as you part ways and smiled over at the groom as the rest of the bridal party makes a line behind you. Everyone stands as the music starts, and you watch as your beautiful best friend walks down the isle. You knew this day would come, those two fell in love so fast. You look over and catch a glimpse of the groom, you see tears streaming down his face as he watches her walk slowly towards him.

You couldn't help but swallow the feeling of crying that swelled up in your chest. You let one tear fall and carefully wiped your eye so you wouldn't mess up your makeup. Your eyes flicker to the right and you see Eren watching you as you sniffle a bit and give him a soft smile, he winks at you and you couldn't help but feel butterflies in your stomach. It's crazy how even after years of being together, he can still easily make you feel like you're floating.

Everyone sat down as the wedding finally began, it was in a beautiful botanical venue, the garden surrounding us with a hand made waterfall inside and outside of the venue was absolutely stunning. The fairy lights that twinkled in between the white weeping cherry trees and the weeping willow trees, there were various flowers - roses, hydrangeas, cosmos...and so many more that followed a beautiful beige stone path to the altar.

You watched as they made their vows, exchanged rings, and finally gave the official "I now pronounce you Mr. And Mrs. Arlert, you may now kiss the bride" saying. Everyone began to clap as the two held hands and walked back down the isle with giant smiles on their faces. You wiped your tears away and watched as Connie ran out of the line with the groomsmen and stood in front of everyone.

"Let's fucking party bitches!" He hollered at the top of his lungs and we all laughed and followed behind him and back inside the venue. You immediately went to the open bar waiting for Annie and Armin's return to their wedding party, you smiled at the man behind the bar, "blueberry moscato please" you said as you gave him your order and turned around to scan the room.

"Everything alright?" He asked you as he set out a small napkin and a wine glass. Leaning up against the bar you shrug, "yeah actually, so far no complaints...just making sure the bald headed one behaves." You chuckle at Connie and sip the glass of moscato, turning your head you realized this man was staring at you with almost no emotion.

He quickly changed his look once you noticed and glanced over at Connie, "yeah he came in screaming before the rest of you joined".

"That is not surprising at all," you shook your head and kept it casual. Something felt off, you hoped it was your anxiety and overthinking and continued to reassure yourself that's what it was - in your mind. Chugging the rest of the wine and setting the glass down as you see the DJ prep to announce the bride and groom entering the room.

"Well, see ya around." You wave as you walk away and he nods his head, "yes the moscato and I will be here".

Yeah, it's definitely all in your head.

*4 hours later*
10pm

It happened so fast, there was no time to react the right way. You weren't even sure if there was a correct way, you felt sick to your stomach as your heart dropped. Your eyes widened with horror as you saw the blood not only splatter on your dress but spill from their mouth. You scanned the room one last time as your ears began to ring, your vision became blurry and everything around you was moving in slow motion.

You felt a strong set of arms lift you off the ground and pull you away from the chaos that was unfolding in front of you. "Y/n?! Are you okay?! Let's go!" The voice yelled as you watched a couple blurry figures fall to the ground. You dizzily watched as everyone ran with you and the person who grabbed you to get to safety, as fucked up as it was, you couldn't help but have one final thought before completely blacking out...

'Why does this shit always happen at parties?'

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