Controlled Burn

“Levi shrunk back. He didn’t look apologetic, but there was an aspect of shame on his face. He reached up and clutched the spot on his chest where he’d held the knife to.“I - I don’t want -“ Now it was his turn to stutter. He bowed his head and looked away, face tight and conflicted. He paused for a moment, hand over his heart, and it was reminiscent of the military salute. However, when he finally allowed his hand to slide down his chest, it revealed a prominent scar that was seared into his pectoral. Hange peered closer at it in the low firelight, and they were immediately quieted as they saw what it was.Carved into the skin of his chest was a nine pointed star; the Eldian star. That dehumanizing symbol that the Marleyans used to label someone a devil. And it was seared into Levi’s skin like a brand. Their stomach twisted.Levi refused to meet Hange’s gaze as he finally found the words he was looking for.“I just want to cover it up.” He admitted. “I don’t want to see it anymore.””AU where Levi was captured during the raid on Liberio. The Scouts managed to rescue him back, but he’s far from healed.