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(Y/N), petty thief.
"Eren. Wake up."

I lightly shook Eren's broad shoulder as he clumsily sat up from his feral position. Sleeping on the streets is... interesting... not to mention I've arranged to betray Eren later today... I feel evil for ruining his youthful life.

"Ugh. Forgive me, I'm awake."

I smiled gently, extending my hand out for Eren to grab, he gratefully took my palm as I pulled him to his feet.

"Lets go. We have work to do."

Eren nodded his head with a dazed smile as we began to leave our small campfire hidden behind the sewers. After a couple of minutes, a familiar cobblestone path leading to the morning stalls proved hopeful.

"Look... guard patrols."

Heavily armoured guards shaking a homeless man and roughly emptying his pockets meant only one thing: Prince Levi is searching for his ruby.

"The guards will see us... where should we go?"

I turned my eyes back to the dark alleys, nodding my head in approval. Behind the streets should keep us hidden...

"We'll use alleys to move around undetected."

Eren hummed in approval, swiftly turning around as we headed deep within the dangerous streets riddled with disease and homeless peasants.

Prince Levi's alleyways smelt strongly of alcohol and poverty as I quickly spotted a homely looking bar - a small sign informed me of the name: 'For the Glory Bar.'

Interesting... I'll visit later... as we passed the bar our footsteps echoed down the dark paths. Loud shouting and strong knocking quickly gained my attention. Guards... the Prince is searching jewellery shops... we don't have much time.

"I know another place."

Eren and I quickly began to quicken our pace, making another sharp left down the deepening alleys. The wind felt a lot colder today as dark clouds circled above - hinting at rainfall. A right turn revealed a small, yet risky jewellery shop - run by an acquaintance of mine.

Erwin Smith.

The shop had vainly been named after himself: 'Erwin's Gold.' A few browsers could be seen inside, admiring diamonds and emeralds on display. All of them stolen.

"Expensive..."

Eren muttered as we both gave ourselves a brief nod of encouragement, slipping our childlike, yet oddly creepy masks on. I gently opened the door as a little bell chimed above us.

"Welcome~"

A man with blond hair and strong defined eyebrows looked up from his newspaper.

"Is this a robbery? I've just had guards patrol my shop - one yell from me and they'll come running."

I chuckled lightly at Erwin's empty threats, he is well known for handing stolen goods, but the guards have no evidence - so he hadn't been charged. Not yet at least...

"Rob this dump? No way... I'm here to sell."

Erwin's eyes widened upon recognising my voice, his lips twitched up into a devious smile.

"Ah. (Y/N)~ always a pleasure doing business..."

I smiled softly as Erwin opened up a pair of silver glasses and extended out his hand to the left, gesturing we step into the examining room.

"I guess this item is of very high value?"

I nodded my head, lifting my mask up to reveal my face. Eren needs to keep his features hidden... he's young and innocent. I feel guilty for ruining his life... upon entering the room, I admired white roses and golden leather couches.

"Now. Let's talk business."

I slowly removed the small leather pouch from my pocket, collapsing onto the golden furniture with a loud sigh.

"Look for yourself."

I gently tossed the leather pouch as Erwin shakily caught the precious jewel with a yelp of distress.

"Don't throw such beauty."

I rolled my eyes, gesturing for Eren to sit beside me, he silently nodded his head. Eren looks nervous... maybe crime isn't on his list of fun things to do.

"Oh my~"

Erwin studied the priceless ruby with great interest and great envy. I expected him to smile like usual and offer me a good, humble price - only he frowned - tightly sealing the pouch with a loud sigh.

"I'm afraid I don't have that kind of money. I'd wait until the Prince offers a reward for its return, and do things that way."

I hastily stood up, withdrawing my blade. How disappointing... I hoped to be dead rich.

"I don't trust you to inform the Prince. I see no other option but to end your life now."

Eren hastily grabbed my arm, urging me not to harm innocent people. Innocent? Erwin is relentless when it comes to jewels or money...

"I'm hurt, (Y/N). To think you'd believe I'd betray you like that."

"You love money."

Erwin's smile widened, removing his glasses and placing them into his waist coat pocket.

"That may be true, but my life is priceless. I'll give you my word no harm will come to you or your friend here."

My glare worsened as Eren began walking towards the exit. I reluctantly followed behind him, threatening Erwin for a final time.

"I'll see you keep your word Erwin, or your life ends painfully."

Eren joined my side as we causally began to browse the shop, we stood beside each other in silence, waiting a few minutes and pretending to be interested in accessories on display.

"(Y/N)?"

The little gold bell rung above our heads as we left the slimy shop - a small patrol could be seen in the distance as we hastily headed toward the alleys.

"What?"

Eren smiled softly and suggested we visit the Prince to return the ruby for a higher price, just like Erwin had suggested.

"It's been two days. The Prince will know we're the ones who took it. We'd have to wait years before we could step foot in that castle without being suspected."

Eren lowered his head, disappointment evident in his features. Just who has enough coin to compensate me for the ruby? Not to mention Eren...

I can't keep dragging him into my crimes.. he's so young... he deserves a proper life... is there any way I could end our friendship?

"It's getting late, let's light a fire and think things through tomorrow."

Eren sighed.

"Right."

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(Y/N), petty thief.

"Wake up, scum!"

My eyes shot open to reveal two heavy armoured guards poking Eren awake with a sharp staff. Weapons provided by Prince Levi.

Eren jolted awake, wiping sleep from his eyes with a tired yawn. We need to run... if the guards catch us with the ruby... it's all over. Prince Levi's armoured guards pointed their sharp blades towards the two of us, demanding we empty our pockets.

"You. Give me everything on your possession."

I slid my hand into my pocket, allowing time for Eren to draw his blade while the guards were distracted. My bread roll... I was going to eat that later.

"Nothing but trash."

The guard snatched my beloved stale roll from my tight grip, dropping the bread onto the dirty cobblestone floors. Now you've pissed me off.

"Hurry up peasant. I haven't got all day."

Fuelled purely on adrenaline and a bread induced rage, I sunk my blade deep within the guards shoulder until a satisfying crunch sounded.

"Agh! Fuck!"

The guards panicked yell echoed around the alley, alerting many others of his clearly painful injury. Time to go.

"Run, Eren!"

The both of us, once petty thieves now wanted criminals, began to sprint down the darkened alley ways.

"The thieves are running! Alert the guards of the western area!"

I ran beside Eren and didn't look back, disappearing from our crime scene with heavy pants and sweaty skin.

"Keep running!"

We turned left, deepening our journey down the alleys as very familiar scenery filled my vision. I remember this part of town...

I first arrived here after the great fire destroyed my village... soon, the yelling calmed and a soft silence settled around us - we stopped to catch our breath.

"Holy fuck, that was intense!"

Eren gasped for air as he lowered his hands on his knees, whining for water. Why does heavy breathing remind me of Marco? I just can't get his desperate face out of my broken mind. Eren looked up at me with a insane glint in his eye, clearly distressed over the whole ordeal.

"I- I can't keep doing this..."

I raised my blade and lowered my stance. Now's the perfect time to ruin our friendship... I can keep him safe from harm this way... Eren won't be arrested and hung for his crimes. Erwin hasn't seen his face, nor have the guards... he's in the clear.

"Leave then... if you visit thieves dressed in Chi clothing they'll take care of you."

I whistled using my fingers as several thieves who (I'd kindly requested to take care of Eren a couple of days ago) appeared behind me as his smile faded. I really don't want Eren being hurt over my crimes - he's young... I want him to live an honest, fulfilling life.

"What's going on (Y/N)?"

Eren held his blade and stood opposite me, betrayal spread across his handsome features and ocean blue eyes.

"I don't want to ruin your life with my crimes, I'll see these people take care of you."

A thief placed his hand onto Eren's shoulder as he angrily shook it off.

"What the hell, (Y/N)?! I won't go with these people!"

Several thieves grabbed ahold of Eren's arms and began to pull him into the alleys, these thieves are people I trust. Some are even survivors of the fire... they would see Eren was safe.

"(Y/N)!"

Forgive me Eren... I'll return the return the ruby and receive punishment for my life of crime. I'll blackmail the Prince into giving me gold... I'll deceive him for money.

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Prince Levi Ackerman, royal descendent.

"Your Majesty, reports of two thieves attacking one of our searching patrols has just been reported."

It's them... who else could runs in two's all over my crime filled streets. My ruby... I'll hold my jewel once more. The guard lowered his bow as I clenched my fists, my mother's ruby is in their possession.

"Send double the guards to the western area, see they don't escape from that part of town."

The servant bowed once again and hurriedly left with my orders. Those fucking thieves, I'll make sure once your caught, I'll make your lives living hell.

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