Time skip and Graduation

It has been 3 years since the inception of the 104th Cadet Corps and Leon has gotten stronger, taller, and more handsome.

Leon and his friends... Leon chuckled, friends and trust were such abstract concepts in which he never believed in but reality had to smack him in the back of his head,

(Flashback)

A year has passed since Sasha's infamous 'potato' incident, it's winter and all the cadets are quaking in their boots,

"Listen up! All of you worthless maggots will climb this godforsaken mountain, cross it and reach its base on the other side. Your training drill will be reported complete if you reach the cabin on the other side alive!" Keith ended it with a sinister smile, crazy baldie. "You will complete this drill in pairs. So step out if I call your name"

Leon tuned out the remaining things until "Leon Schmitz and Mikasa Ackerman" he was paired with Mikasa. Leon never did hold a proper conversation with Mikasa, they just exchanged Hi's and Hello's over the past year, so them being paired up, put both of them in a pretty awkward situation.

Mikasa has been living a tough life since the breach of Wall Maria. Eren has decided to join the military to kill all the titans and she does not want to leave him behind, since he did give her a second chance in life.

The only one who piqued her interest in this camp is Leon Schmitz. The bloodlust he oozed out during our first day at camp had me covered in cold sweat. What happened to him to make him release such KI... No, how many people did he kill to get such thick KI? Mikasa didn't judge him based on that incident since she herself has killed someone and did so for a valid reason.

She has tried, on multiple occasions to strike up a conversation with him, but returned with her face red due to embarrassment. She could not talk to him. His silver hair tied back to a neat ponytail (A/N- Just like how Eren did in S4 of AOT but a little longer.) and his beautiful purple orbs that bore into you when you look into them has her lost in it. She had to accept, he is the most good-looking guy she had ever laid her eyes on and coupled with the fact that he can wipe the floor with Annie and is the best when it comes to ODM gear, her curiosity did not reduce a bit, not that she ever showed it outward.

Leon and Mikasa were trudging up the mountain, shielding their faces against the cold winds that threaten to throw them off the mountain. Both were having a real hard time but did not lack in the stamina department. Leon glanced towards Mikasa and could see her shiver. He did not know what went through his mind at that time, he wrapped his hands around Mikasa's waist and held her close to him, sharing their warmth.

Mikasa's face was burning up. She is being held by a boy for the first time in her life and she feels really good. She feels really safe and she hasn't felt like this in a really long time. Both of them could not converse because of the winds but if Mikasa's face is any indication, she did feel something.

(Mikasa and Leon came first btw)

Winter passed and after the incident, Leon and Mikasa got over their initial embarrassment and they often keep company with each other.

"I felt really scared and if it weren't for Eren and his family, I would have been all alone" Mikasa finished while clutching her scarf and fighting off her unshed tears. Leon hugged her waist and Mikasa was surprised. She looked up at him and she could see him smile, the first time he did so and it was filled with warmth and care. "Don't worry Mikasa, I will be with you forever" Mikasa's heart was beating really hard. Her faced flushed red and she buried her face into his chest to hide her blush. She might not know him completely, but she knows he cares about her. She looked at him and smiled. She was so beautiful at that time and coupled with the fact that they are sitting under a tree with the moonlight reflecting off the lake, Leon went with the mood and kissed her on the lips.

Mikasa being surprised was an understatement. When he kissed her, her emotions were tumultuous. A Myriad of emotions was crashing into her heart but she settled upon one and she reciprocated it. She loved being loved. She loved being with him. She loved talking to him and she loved him. Yes, she loved him. They might have known each other for a short while, but she feels he is perfect for her.

They increased the intensity of the kiss, tongue meeting tongue, hands roaming all over the body and when they ended the kiss for a breather, Mikasa was shocked when she saw Leo's eyes. Instead of its usual purple fire of dreams and determination, she could see the flames dancing around in a trance, so warm and welcoming. So kind and gentle and filled with love.

"I love you, Mikasa, it has been a short while, maybe 2 months or something but when I am with you, I feel happy, complete, and peaceful. Love is a strange thing, isn't it? I never believed I would fall in love with an angel like you but I did, and I am the luckiest guy out there. Today you told me about your past and pains. I will tell you mine. I trust you Mikasa, and I hope you do too." After saying so, Leon proceeded, telling her everything, from how it began, to his life in the Underworld, him killing monsters and such. "Will you continue to love me?" As soon as he said this, Mikasa's lips crashed into his and they relished each other's company for a while. "I love you too, Leo, I accept all of you, everything that you have done, and everything that you might do. I love you" Tears welled up in his eyes as he whispered, "What have I done to get an angel like you?" Mikasa chuckled and laid her head on his chest, falling asleep in an instant with a smile as beautiful as the moon.

All the cadets got to know of this new development the very next day. They could clearly see the effect both of them have on each other. Both of them have opened their hearts and now Mikasa looks insanely beautiful and Leon insanely handsome without his eternal frown.

The incident in the forest during the training drill where bandits hijacked their camp to kidnap Christa. Under the leadership of Leon, the cadets were able to decimate the bandits showcasing Leon's talent and inborn leadership qualities.

After the incident, all the cadets have grown more closer to each other and have started taking training more seriously. Leon also started striking up conversations actively much to the delight of the other cadets. Mikasa made sure no girl could near him with any ulterior motive with her patented death glare and Leon did so too.

Leon became best buddies with Jean, Eren, and Connie. Jean and Eren are real good people beneath if you can go past the 'I will kill all the Titans' and 'Eren is such a fool' which leads to an occasional brawl between the two idiots. Connie has matured a lot after the forest incident and has taken his training and workout seriously and started refraining from making idiotic comments which earns a lot of plus points in Leon's book.

(Flashback Ends)

Leon and Mikasa have grown more closer since they admitted their feelings for each other. They have complete trust and know each other inside out. They have not gone 3rd base, they are too young for it but touching and stuff is a yes. Leon was brought out of his stupor when-

"Cadets of the 104th Corp, all of you have completed the trails and exercise and the Top 10 will be able to choose between the Scout Regiment, Garrison Regiment, and the Military Police Regiment"

"The Top 10 are:-

1)Leon Schmitz

2)Mikasa Ackermann

3)Reiner Braun

4)Bertholdt Hoover

5)Annie Leonhart

6)Eren Jaeger

7)Jean Kirschtein

8)Conny Springer

9)Sasha Braus

10)Christa Lenz"

As we dispersed, Mikasa intercepted Leon and gave him a chaste kiss on his lips. "Congratulations Leo, you came 1st! Do you not want to change your mind?" Mikasa asked him even though she knows the answer.

"Hahaha babe, you know me very well" Leon's eyes turned sharp, "Let's kill some monsters shall we?"