#mikaanie

[aot-please]

Annie: Mikasa and I don't use pet names

Armin: Oh, okay then. Hey, what do bees make??

Annie: Honey??

Mikasa: Yes dear??

Armin:

Annie:

Armin: Don't you dare fucking lie to me again

[mrpink-things]

Mikasa: Annie, i love you

Annie: And how many girls did you already say that to??

Mikasa: well, a lot

Annie: Why??

Mikasa: because I tell a lot of girls that I love Annie leonhardt

[moonspirit]

Hello Moon,

One relationship that I would love to hear from you on is one that I don't think has been discussed in great length; let's talk about sisters-in-law Annie and Mikasa

I think there relationship has a lot of promise going forward. These two once bitter rivals would find common ground in their love and devotion to Armin, and it seems like this would blossom into a beautiful friendship.

It seems like both would be able to confide in one another as both have had very similar experiences when it comes to things like romance; I see Annie seeking Mikasa’s advice in the moments of friction that come with any relationship, and Mikasa being  “big sister” can help her understand some of Armin’s feelings or thoughts that he is hesitant to express

Also, even though she lives in Paradis, I think there will be times when Mikasa will have extended stays with the two, specifically during Annie’s pregnancies (let's be honest, they are having more than one). She will help around the house and support Annie when Armin is off on his duties, getting a headstart on being the Best aunt.

Its a relationship I am very keen to hear your views on as it is one that while it started with an animosity between rivals I think would become something truly special.

Hello anon!

There's actually a really special relationship between these two and it's very nice to explore tbh.

Mikasa and Annie are two extremely focused individuals. Obvious similarities aside (i.e, being the sole female character from each trio; matching each other in strength; cold and emotionless on the outside - a mechanism to drown out their emotional trauma; feared by the entirety of the 104th & so on), it's important to note that both Annie and Mikasa, even in their early days in the 104th, held a deep respect for each other's prowess in fighting skill. Among some others, I believe it's the one thing that kept them off each other's throats (though more so on Annie's part).

They are both also emotionally reserved, though in different ways. Annie emotional well being is stunted to the point that coming to terms with her feelings is a hard task. Mikasa on the other hand, is straightforward and quite blunt as far as protecting Eren is concerned, but her deeper feelings (as to why she's really so attached to him) remain something she finds hard to put into words. Going further, these two girls received, from Eren and Mr.Leonhardt each, some kindness and affection respectively, and made it their entire life goal to protect/return to them. For this, each was willing to cut down anyone and anything standing in their way.

It's why I believe that Mikasa and Annie understand one another's emotions so perfectly during the final battle. Mikasa understands Annie's feelings for Armin, and Annie understands Mikasa's underlying love for Eren. It's acknowledged during their conversation on their last night in Paradis too (Hange stew episode). Annie sees Mikasa willing to even let the Rumbling take place if it means she can get Eren back alive. The two have exactly one person in mind to protect (and this number grows, ofc; in Annie's case she goes back for Armin and the others of the 104th, and in Mikasa's case, she gives up Eren for the world). These are incredibly difficult decisions to make, which is what makes their exchange in Odiha and on Falco's back so wonderful.

Post-rumbling, it is also the handing over of a baton. From Mikasa to Annie: the duty of protecting Armin.

Now, headcanon time!

I honestly think they'd write a lot of letters to each other. The Alliance sans Mikasa isn't going to be able to step foot on Paradis anytime soon, so if a channel opens up between the two places to reliably exchange letters, that's a way to communicate. Annie being somewhat awkward with letters in general doesn't write much at first, but slowly the things she has to say expand from just Armin-centric stuff to other things as well. Mikasa however, is warmer, and this helps Annie get more comfortable in turn.

I wouldn't say Mikasa's going to be a person who will step in as a very delicate mediator when Aruani have relationship problems, but she's definitely reliable, firm and sensible. She says things like "Annie, you have to stop avoiding Armin," and "Armin, if you don't tell her what you're scared of, she won't understand." and so on. Straightforward, you see.

She's also a fantastic source for information and insider-secrets and behind-the-scenes knowledge about all things Armin.

There's a lot of hard feelings between Mikasa and Annie, but over time there come to be just as many points of understanding, empathy and genuine care; all of this makes their post-canon relationship truly special and warm.

[crisalidaseason]

Isayama, I'll never forgive you for doing this to me and then RIPPING IT APART

WHYYYYY THE FUCKING CHEMISTRY WAS THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE

[aotincorrectquotes]

Annie: My girlfriend is too tall for me to kiss her on the lips. What should I do?

Reiner: Punch her in the stomach. Then when she doubles over in pain, kiss her.

Bertoldt: Tackle her.

Porco: Kick her in the shin.

Pieck: Dump her.

Mikasa: NONE OF THOSE THINGS JUST ASK ME TO LEAN DOWN.

[tightlaces]

Fire Hazards: Chapter 2

Fic Summary: Eren gets involved with a sketchy crowd, so Mikasa swoops in to save him, yet again. At least…that’s what she thinks she’s doing.

Genre: Modern grunge AU

Pairings: Mikasa/Annie, Mikasa/Eren

Chapter Summary: Mikasa meets Eren’s new friends.

Chapter Warnings: None

Chapter Word Count: 1,100

(<---previous chapter)

In this house, they didn’t so much eat dinner together as scavenge with increasing intensity as the night grew later. Mikasa watched from her perch on the arm of a couch that had seen better days as Bertholdt whipped up something, bustling around the kitchen and living room to fish ingredients out of unlikely locations like behind a stack of art supplies piled on the floor. Eren munched on an assortment of chips stowed around the house.

Bertholdt was indeed very nice, but difficult to hold a conversation with. Mikasa attempted to ask the typical getting-to-know-you questions, but Bertholdt reacted with surprise and apparent shyness. Instead, they didn’t talk, which was perfectly fine with Mikasa.

“Don’t worry,” Eren said. “He’s better when Reiner’s around.”

True enough, when Reiner came home around 11 PM, Bertholdt brightened up and relaxed. They watched music videos together, and Bertholdt soon brought out a steaming pot of chicken soup, placing it directly on the coffee table with no protection.

“Enjoy!” announced Bertholdt. “It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and all organic.”

Eren poured Mikasa a bowl, which did indeed smell delicious and comforting, and also…

“Oh, I should have said!” said Bertholdt. “That has weed in it. Like, a large amount.”

“This smells so good, but I don’t think I can,” said Mikasa, putting the bowl down. “I get drug tested at work.”

“Bertholdt does too,” Reiner chimed in. “He’ll get fired if he doesn’t have enough marijuana in his system.”

“Pretty much,” said Bertholdt, laughing. “It’s in the Jimmy’s mission statement.”

Mikasa knew Jimmy’s, a sandwich shop tucked into an alleyway off a busy street downtown. The sandwiches were actually very good, but she never felt comfortable lingering in the alley.

“That’s right, Mikasa,” said Eren. “We know a Jimmy’s man now. Start thinking of what you want to order.”

“We really made it, huh?” Reiner reflected, letting out a satisfied sigh and propping his feet up on an orphaned end table with only two-and-a-half legs. “Got the Jimmy’s connect. Might as well retire.”

“Hey, hey,” said Bertholdt, blushing. “Guys…”

“Jimmy’s is great,” Mikasa affirmed, settling back to play spectator to friendly banter.

Although the house was clearly unsafe and unclean, and she could never approve of it as an environment for Eren, Mikasa had to admit the guys were very nice and welcoming. After nearly a week of staying with them, she could see that Reiner and Bertholdt were clearly supportive of one another, maybe even too supportive.

Although she still did not understand how Reiner, the ambitious young businessman she’d met a year ago, came to be here. He worked in transportation logistics for an importer, down by the port, and spent a good deal of time networking on the side. His oft-reiterated dream was to transition into a sector with high growth, and eventually start his own company. Mikasa thought he must have the financial resources and connections to live somewhere...well, better.

“Mikasa,” said Reiner, slinging a friendly hand over her shoulder to give her a hearty pat. “It’s been good to see you again. Remind me, how long do we have the pleasure for?”

“Just another two weeks,” Mikasa said, giving Eren a regretful glance. “I’m using my annual leave to see Eren before his school year starts.” And to make sure it starts, she thought.

“Then back to, what, fighting wildfires?” asked Reiner.

“Wow!” exclaimed Bertholdt.

“Cleaning up after them,” said Mikasa lightly and vaguely, hoping to avoid taking the topic further. The gruesome details didn’t bother her, but she tried to avoid sharing them with normal people.

“So you, like, evacuate the bodies?” asked Bertholdt.

Mikasa was caught off guard for a moment by his unabashed interest, her eyes widening, but recovered quickly. “Yes. For wildfires, we have a separate team of firefighters. My team goes in after the fire is cleared. We flag down paramedics for anyone that is still alive, and we also try to get a mortality count.”

“That’s cool,” said Reiner. “You ever get caught in a surprise fire situation?”

“Yes,” said Mikasa. Memories of what should have been panic came to her, panic that was tamped down by years of training and transformed into cold, lightning-quick analysis. The sudden heat flaring up out of nowhere, making her skin crackle. Running so fast and so urgently, it felt like she was standing still while the world rotated beneath her.

“How’d you get into that job?” asked Bertholdt. “I’m thinking of leaving Jimmy’s.” Reiner and Eren shared a pointed look, which Mikasa inferred to mean that Bertholdt had been thinking of leaving Jimmy’s for a long time.

“You can do it a lot of ways, but I served in the military,” Mikasa answered. Reiner reacted to that information, his gaze on her sharpening, but Mikasa could not quite identify why. Maybe he had been in the military, too; it would make sense with his build and self-presentation. Mikasa was about to ask more, when -

“Hey,” said Annie, appearing in the entryway between the kitchen and the living room. Unlike Eren’s other two housemates, Mikasa had not gotten to know Annie at all, only catching glimpses of the blonde woman coming and going. Annie spent a lot of time either out of the house, or alone in her room; since her room was attached to the back door, it was impossible to tell which.

“Annie!” said Bertholdt happily.

“To what do we owe the pleasure?” asked Reiner, then commenting to Mikasa, “Annie’s like Santa: she shows up once a year, eats our food, and leaves.”

“Bullshit,” Annie retorted, sitting on the second couch, catty-corner to Mikasa. She gestured to the half-empty six-pack on the table. “Is the beer for sharing?”

“Uh, Annie,” said Eren nervously, handing her a bottle. “This is Mikasa, my girlfriend. I mentioned she’s staying for a couple of weeks.”

“Oh,” said Annie, her gaze falling on Mikasa for the first time, uninterested. “Nice to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you too,” said Mikasa, not meaning it.

“So, fellas,” said Annie. The room went quiet when she spoke, just as all eyes had turned to her when she made her entrance. Annie seemed to be the kind of person who commanded charisma without doing anything in particular, perhaps even more so when she was unfriendly. Annie grabbed the remote. “What’ll it be tonight? Soccer replays? Music videos? Movie reviews?”

Annie’s eyes fell on Mikasa again. “Mikasa, right? You’re the guest. What do you want?” It should have been welcoming, even polite, but instead, Annie’s words felt like a challenge.

Mikasa shrugged, looking at Eren. “Soccer,” Eren said, so they settled in to watch soccer.

[succubusfuccubus]

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[aot-please]

Mikasa: Annie, I need to tell you something

Annie: Yeah??

Mikasa: I have a crush on you

Annie: …

Mikasa: Did you hear me??

Annie: Mikasa, I'm your wife. Idiot

Mikasa: Fine then, I have a really strong crush on you