The room was dead silent as all eyes were on Eren. The sudden attention and question had him scoffing and standing up from the old chair he was seated in. He didn't miss the way most of the alphas eyes shifted to his legs. It wasn't like he cared if they stared, after all he's been ogled once too many times throughout his encounters with various alphas.
Eren tilted his head, and stared right at Hanji who was looking back at him, waiting for an answer. Everyone else stayed slient. His lips twitched slightly. "And why would you ask that?"
Hanji crossed her arms and pushed her glasses up on the bridge of her nose. She started, "Well, for starters you have a very alluring and peculiar scent. Something I've read that only omegas and alphas have. You're obviously not an alpha like most people here nor are you a beta, even if you may seem like it. If you haven't already noticed, most of the alphas in this room are affected by the unique smell you emit. Even I, being a beta and all, could smell you from where I'm standing. Second, you have a feminine mien to you. Especially for a young male. Now that's something we don't see everyday." She chuckled and slowly eyed Eren's figure, not out of desire but interest.
Then she met Eren's gaze and Eren couldn't help but stare back into her eyes. She was smart. Incredibly so. She continued. "So my conclusion is that you are an omega. But, here's the thing, omegas started going extinct centuries ago. The reason why is unknown to me and everyone else on this damn planet. Most people believed they were just myths but I took interest in learning about omegas and our dynamics in what little knowledge was left behind from 40 years ago. And you, Eren," She pointed at Eren. "Suddenly, you pop out of nowhere, especially during the worst of times," She gestured around herself. "With all the attributes an omega would have. So tell me, Eren, are you an omega or not?"
Not at all fazed by her discovery, Eren only sighed in defeat. It wasn't like he wanted to keep his status hidden, but there were people out there that wouldn't hesitate to hurt him in the most unthinkable ways if they found out what he was. He knew his scent attracted alphas from around but his threatening and domineering aura was enough to ward off any trouble. Well, there was no use keeping it to himself now that everyone knew. His only hope was that they didn't freak out and would leave him alone. His voice was devoid of any emotion as was his expression when he spoke.
"Yes. I am a omega." He admitted.
The room was silent again as everyone stared at him, most in shock and bewilderment. Then suddenly Hanji broke the silence with her screech of excitement.
"WOOHOO! I knew it! I knew it all along!!" She laughed hysterically as she bounded around the room. She then whirled to Eren with a manic glint in her eyes and drool dripping from the corner of her mouth. Next thing Eren knew, Hanji was on her knees in front of him, pleading. "Oh, please let me run some tests on you! You'll let me won't you, Eren?" She whined, tugging at his oversized shirt.
Eren scowled and took a step back from her, ignoring her desperate, reaching hands. He turned away from everyone and began heading for the stairs but stopped and looked over his shoulder. "If any of you bother me, I'll slice you up to pieces and feed you to the looters as bait." He threatened, his eyes locking with Levi's.
The raven only gazed back at him with an unfathomable look in his eyes but broke his stare when a petite strawberry haired girl from behind him set her hand on his shoulder, drawing his attention away from Eren.
Eren whirled back around and headed up the stairs, the coolness of the stone stairs against his bare feet sending shivers throughout his body. He didn't listen to Hanji's pleads nor the calls of his name from Marco and Jean as he continued his way up the stairs. He didn't feel like lingering any longer around anyone. Right now, he needed a break.
When he got to his floor, he nearly ran into someone else. Luckily, he managed to step out of the way before he could be knocked back down the stairs. Glancing up, his eyes met pale green. He waved halfheartedly at the nervous alpha in front of him.
"Bertholdt." He greeted the blushing male. He hadn't seen him since they arrived.
Bertholdt stuttered out a small 'hello' before glancing away from him. Eren rose an eyebrow at his awkwardness. It was endearing and actually cute. Not that Eren would say it aloud or anything. That would be embarrassing as hell.
Just as Eren moved to walk past him he recalled something that made him pause in his steps and he slowly turned to face the alpha. He furrowed his brows as he avoided Bertholdt's curious and perplexed gaze, a slight blush dusting his cheeks. He's never asked anyone such a question and he felt quite embarrassed. Timidly, Eren asked. "Uh, Bertholdt....." He swallowed nervously before catching the older male's eyes. "You don't happen to have a shirt I could borrow, do you?" Eren glanced up at him through his lashes.
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"Can you believe it, Erwin?!" Hanji laughed in glee as she clutched the blonde's shirt. She shook him violently as she practically yelled in his ear, "A real omega! Ohoh! I can't wait to examine him later on! Oh! I only hope he'd let me, I don't wanna be sliced into pieces after all." She whined and sank to the ground in disappointment.
Erwin sighed heavily. Ever since Eren admitted being an omega his mind had been a jumble of mess. As much as he wanted to interrogate the brunette, he couldn't. He didn't want to give the boy a reason to attack him. He already has enough on his hands with the looters and titans but for now, he wouldn't worry about Eren.
He glanced around a bit before his eyes landed on Marco and Jean who were conversed in a small talk, their back to him. He approached them, catching their attention. "Marco, Jean." He greeted with a small smile.
Marco straightened up, looked over his shoulder and smiled back. "Ah, commander. About earlier---"
"No one was hurt right?" Erwin cut him off, worry plastered on his face.
The young alpha shook his head. He briefly glanced at Jean before lookkng up at the blonde. "No, everyone is fine." He waved his hand dismissively as he turned to face the man. He debated in his mind whether to tell Erwin or not. He didn't want to cause Eren anymore trouble yet the incident from earlier was itching at him. If he told them, then it was possible they'd see Eren as a threat. So, he let it slide.
Erwin did not look nor move away from him. He was staring Marco down with skeptical, piercing eyes, as if he knew the alpha was keeping something back. It was making Marco nervous and he had to fight to keep from shaking under such a gaze. Then finally, after what seemed like forever, instead of calling Marco out on it, Erwin smiled albeit it was forced.
"Alright." He said and decided to change the subject. "Where is Ymir?" He asked.
"Fucking Krista probably." Jean muttered under his breath.
Marco gasped and whirled around to smack Jean on the arm, the alpha wincing at the hit. "Jean! Don't say such things!" Marco scolded and rolled his eyes. Erwin chuckled.
"Oi, eyebrows." A familiar voice called.
Erwin let out a annoyed sigh and turned around to see Levi standing behind him with his arms crossed and a frown on his face. The raven jabbed a thumb over his shoulder. "Are we heading back or what?"
Just as Erwin was about to respond, Marco interrupted him with a call, "Ah, Eren! Where are you going?"
All heads turned to the stairway to see Eren descending the stairs. He had changed into something new and cleaner; a large navy blue, long sleeve shirt that seemed way too big for his small frame and dipped low enough to show off his collar bones and a little of his chest. It fell just above his thighs and under the shirt was small dark brown shorts. He wore worn, leather ankle boots and a pair of fingerless gloves. Strapped on his back were his two swords.
When he descended the last stair, Eren made his way towards them, walking with a stride that screamed attention. The brunette stopped just a few feet away from them, not even acknowledging Erwin's or Levi's presence as he spoke,
"Marco, Jean. I'm heading out for a while but I'll be back soon." He said. It was possibly still dark out but he knew daylight would come in three hours or less.
Jean piped up, furrowing his brows as he stared at Eren's shirt. "Uh, is that bertholdt's shirt---?"
Marco kindly smiled at Eren and nodded. "Of course, Eren. Just, please be careful?" He regarded the brunette.
Eren stared at him for a moment before quickly looking down and pretending to wipe dust off his shirt. He cleared his throat, a small, faint blush to his cheeks. "Y-yeah. See you later." He mumbled, turned on his heal and as he passed Levi, he felt their shoulders brush slightly, for just a second.
He caught a whiff of a strong, clean, yet musk scent from the alpha before he walked away. He wouldn't deny that it smelled amazing to him and some part of him, a small part actually, itched to go over just to have some more of that addicting scent. Though he would not allow himself to do such a thing. He didn't know Levi nor did he want to.
Outside, Eren was heading straight for the giant gates when his name was called. He stopped in his steps, and looked over his shoulder. Narrowed, green eyes searched behind him until they landed on a blonde figure running towards him. He sighed and although he didn't want to wait, stayed where he was. He raised an eyebrow as they came to stop just a few feet behind, their hands on their knees as they panted heavily.
When they glanced up at him, blue eyes sparkled with intelligence and curiosity. A young boy, possibly a beta and around the same age as Jean with a scrawny body. He wore a loose white shirt and black pants with some shoes. His blonde hair was styled into a bob cut some strands clinging to his face with sweat. Then the boy smiled as he stood up straight, a blush on his pale cheeks.
"Y-you are Eren, right?" He laughed nervously under Eren's sharp yet cautious gaze.
Eren nodded slowly, then stared at him. He really wasn't in the mood to be bothered but this boy was making it difficult to shoo him away. Eren wasn't sure if it was because his innocent look or something else, but for some reason the boy's presence wasn't bothering him.
Eren sighed and nodded, he turned back away and began to walking. Two guards spotted him and when he gave them a firm nod, the two metals doors were pulled opened with a loud creaky-groan that resounded through the air. He strode forward, ignoring the other boy who followed him closely. He really didn't know why he was following him but didn't question it. If the kid wanted to join along, it was fine by him though he wasn't planning on babysitting the blondie.
Once the gates slammed shut with a loud clang behind him, Eren's bright green eyes searched his surroundings for any hint of danger. It was quiet, and very dark, the moonlight from above casting a light blue glow over the cracked and dried grounds. There was a shift of clothes behind him and Eren looked over his shoulder to the nervous boy. He furrowed his brows and spoke, his voice soft.
"What's your name?" Eren asked.
The blonde's eyes shot up to meet Eren's. They widened briefly before looking down. "M-my name is Armin...." He stuttered quietly.
Eren blinked once then twice before looking away. He felt a urge to comfort the young boy. He pondered for a moment, tilting his head back to stare up at the bright moon and the twinkling stars in the night sky. The slight breeze of wind brushing against his bare legs.
You're not here to make friends. He reminded himself but he found himself saying,
"Hey, Armin. Do you know how to use a gun?"
Armin perked up, a gentle and small smile breaking out on his face.
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Sorry if this chapter was confusing. I've been a bit busy lately and kept adding bit by bit each day. Also next chapter we meet Mikasa! The Queen 💕💖 I can't wait for it xD
I know there wasn't much interaction with Levi and Eren but no worries, there will be soon. I'll also be adding a side ship between Farlan and Eren cause there isn't much of that haha.