The captain and the brats

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The air in the dining hall was warm with the scent of fresh bread and hot stew, but the moment the door creaked open, the atmosphere turned ice cold.
Standing at the entrance was Captain Levi Ackerman, his arms crossed and his sharp gray eyes scanning the room with thinly veiled disgust. Next to him was Hange Zoë, grinning ear to ear like they were about to witness something very entertaining.
The soldiers stiffened immediately.
Hange Zoe
Hange Zoe
"Good morning, guys!" *Hange greeted enthusiastically.*
"Good morning, Captain! Hange!" *they responded in unison, standing up straight.*
Levi took a slow step forward, his gaze sweeping over the dining tables. Crumbs. Half-empty plates. A knocked-over cup. The room was far from a disaster, but to Levi’s standards, it might as well have been a pigsty.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*He exhaled sharply.* (⁠ب⁠_⁠ب⁠)"...Unbelievable."
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"You’re all disgusting." *Levi's cold tone sent a shiver down everyone’s spines.* "I leave for a few hours, and this place turns into a trash heap?"
No one dared to answer.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi's eyes narrowed.* (⁠눈⁠‸⁠눈⁠) "Hange, what do you think? Should we start feeding them outside like the animals they are?"
Hange Zoe
Hange Zoe
*Hange tapped their chin thoughtfully.* (🤔) "That’s not a bad idea! Oh! Maybe we can build a little feeding trough—"
Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager
*Eren sighed.* "Sir, it’s not that bad—"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi snapped his glare to him.* "Not that bad? Jaeger, I could pour a bucket of water on this floor and still see the crumbs floating."
Eren immediately shut up.
Jean Kirstein
Jean Kirstein
*Jean muttered under his breath,* "He always does this…"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi's sharp hearing caught it. His gaze snapped to Jean.* "Something to say, horse face?"
Jean Kirstein
Jean Kirstein
*Jean flinched.* "N-No, sir!"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"Tch. Useless," *Levi muttered.*"Since none of you brats understand basic hygiene, you’re all cleaning the dining hall and the kitchen. Again."
Collective groans filled the air.
Connie Springer
Connie Springer
"Captain, please!" *Connie whined.* "Why do we get punished every time we eat? Are we supposed to just starve?"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"That can be arranged," *Levi said flatly.*
Sasha let out a horrified gasp.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"And since you want to complain," *Levi added,* "let's make it worse. No snacks."
A heavy silence fell over the room.
Sasha Braus
Sasha Braus
*Sasha’s eyes widened in pure terror.* "N-No… NO SNACKS?!"
She was about to protest when Mikasa swiftly clamped a hand over Sasha’s mouth.
Sasha Braus
Sasha Braus
"Mmff! Mmff!" *Sasha struggled, her eyes begging for help.*
Mikasa Ackerman
Mikasa Ackerman
*Mikasa kept a firm grip while Sasha whispered urgently,* "Are you trying to get us executed?! Shut up!"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi smirked, satisfied by their suffering.* "Good. Now, get to work."
Just as everyone was about to move, Levi's sharp gaze landed on someone he didn't recognize—Y/n.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*He frowned slightly.* "Who the hell is that?"
Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager
*Eren quickly answered,* "She’s our new squadmate, sir. Erwin assigned her today."
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi’s frown deepened.* "Another brat?"
Y/n, who had been quietly watching the whole situation unfold, immediately snapped her gaze to him.
Y/n
Y/n
*She glared.* ('ANOTHER BRAT?! what's his problem? I don't know if I would survive in this messy squad with a grumpy captain!')
*The room went silent.*
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi raised an eyebrow.* ('Oh? This one has some nerve.')
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"Since you’re part of this squad now, you can clean too," *Levi ordered.*
Y/n simply turned away and let out a "Hmph."
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi’s eye twitched.* ('Did she just—?')
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"...What did you just do?" *Levi asked in a dangerously calm voice.*
Y/n
Y/n
*Y/n crossed her arms.* "I said ‘hmph.’"
The entire squad inhaled sharply.
Connie Springer
Connie Springer
*Connie whispered,* "She’s dead."
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi’s brows furrowed.* "You got a problem, brat?"
Y/n
Y/n
*Y/n met his gaze without flinching.* "I’m not a maid, you can just order to clean!"
The dining hall fell into absolute silence.
Jean choked on air. Petra’s eyes widened. Eren glanced at Y/n like she had just signed her death certificate.
Meanwhile, Hange burst out laughing.
Hange Zoe
Hange Zoe
"Ohhh, I like this one!" *Hange clapped.* "You’ve got guts, Y/n!"
Levi’s patience snapped.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
"Congratulations, brat," *he said, expression unreadable.* "You just earned double cleaning duty."
Y/n
Y/n
*Y/n smirked slightly.* "I’ll do it. But only because you need a maid so badly, Captain."
Jean dropped his fork.
Sasha covered her own mouth.
Eren froze in horror.
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi took a slow, deep breath, pinching the bridge of his nose.* "...Tch. I already hate you."
Y/n
Y/n
"Same to you, captain!"
Hange Zoe
Hange Zoe
*Hange was laughing so hard they had to hold onto the table for support.* "Levi, I think you just met your match!"
Levi Ackerman
Levi Ackerman
*Levi shot them a glare.* "Shut up, Four-Eyes."
And just like that, Y/n officially made an impression on the squad—and on Levi himself.
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To Be Continue.
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Lalula09

You have a real talent for storytelling.

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