AOT Fanfics

[shadowsinthecove]

RIVARMIN CHRISTMAS FIC: The captain sat in his chair, cradling a cup of tea, its warmth swallowed by the bitter chill of the winter night. Outside his window, the world bustled with preparations for a celebration he neither understood nor cared for... Or so he thought. He had convinced himself that solitude was enough, that the festive cheer was nothing more than noise.

But then, a knock broke the silence.

Rising reluctantly, he opened the door and found himself face-to-face with a pair of familiar eyes, warm, bright, and brimming with stories. Eyes he had missed more than he dared admit. Eyes that had returned from distant journeys to share tales of glowing lights and festive magic, of laughter shared over steaming mugs and plates of sweet treats. But most of all, those eyes spoke of love -of the kind found not in grand gestures, but in simple, cherished company.

In that moment, the captain realized that home wasn’t a place or a distant memory... It had found its way to his heart, standing right there on his doorstep.

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[shadowsinthecove]

In the midst of humanity’s desperate struggle against the Titans, three lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Erwin Smith, the unyielding commander of the Scout Regiment, has always carried the weight of leadership on his shoulders, finding solace in his clandestine relationship with Levi, his relentless captain. Their bond is complex—a blend of unspoken understanding, shared burdens, and the comfort of familiar touch in a world that offers little respite.

But when a routine expedition takes a deadly turn, Armin Arlert’s quick thinking saves Erwin from certain death, catching the Commander’s attention in ways the young soldier never anticipated.

After a debilitating injury and seeking to escape from a looming threat, Armin asks to assist the Commander with practical and essential tasks—such as gathering intelligence, organizing maps, and aiding with logistical planning—hoping the work will serve as a much-needed distraction. Though Erwin agrees to keep him occupied, he soon recognizes Armin's potential and finds himself increasingly captivated by the young scout's sharp mind and quiet determination.

Levi notices the shift—Erwin’s lingering glances, the subtle change in his demeanor—and though jealousy stirs, it also awakens Levi’s own curiosity about the young strategist. As the three navigate the treacherous waters of war, the ever-present threat of Titans, and a new danger lurking within their own ranks, they find themselves pulled together in a slow-burning connection that defies the horrors of their world.

Torn between loyalty, desire, and propriety, Erwin, Levi, and Armin must confront their pasts, their fears, their secrets, and the possibility of facing something deeper than they ever imagined. But in a world where tomorrow is never guaranteed, can they afford to reach for the one thing that could truly save them?

This is a tale of survival, sacrifice, and the unexpected bonds that form in the darkness—an exploration of love, loss, and the fragile hope that even in the bleakest moments, humanity’s heart can still beat strong.

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