A/N - Soo .. This is my second fanfic, but the first one sucked so I deleted it. :c My imagination sucks, I have absolutely no humor and English isn't my native language. So please excuse any mistakes or just plain lame-ness. Thank you and enjoy! :D

Rated T for minor language and fighting later on.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own the story-line or any of the characters, all rights reserved to Hajime Isayama and Ryō Suzukaze.

He hadn't felt this bad since he left the Underground. Everything hurt. The sound of the birds carelessly roaming the skies, the sunlight peering through the window … Even his goddamn pillow hurt. He reluctantly opened his eyes to a slit, so as not to hurt his head any further. Then remembering that today they would be going on the 55th expedition, he shot up. Looking at the time it seemed he had overslept. Still regretting the incautious movement from earlier, he carefully got out of bed and stretched his back muscles.
He sighed deeply as he looked in the mirror – he looked like shit. Denying the fact that he was sick he made his way towards where his team was at.

"Hey, Levi!" Hange yelled, even more excited than usual. He wouldn't have expected otherwise, Hange always loved the expeditions and they could barely stop her from barging through the gate on her own. Her sick obsession with titans was really getting out of hand, but they needed her expertise outside the wall. Also, in some weird way, she was an irreplaceable part of the Recon Corps.
Levi grunted some sort of greeting back – if you could even make something out of it. Hange, being her usual self, sprung up and invaded Levi's personal space before he could react. Not so carefully observing the captain she tilted her head, "You don't look really good, Levi … Where you out for some fun last night? Hmm? Did you finally listen to m-"
"Shut up." Levi interrupted her as he, not so graciously, sat down. Her outburst hadn't helped his headache, which was now pounding forcefully through his brain. Rubbing his temples he looked around and noticed no one of his Special Operations Squad was present.
Hange pouted and looked at the rather disgruntled Levi, "You don't have to be so mean." She mumbled, fully aware of the fact that that had recently become his standard reply when she annoyed him. Yet, there was something different today but she couldn't really put her finger on it. She shrugged and reassured herself that he was just having a bad day. He did seem a bit under the weather - she snickered, maybe he had taken her advice to become more sociable after all …
"Where's the rest?" Levi asked, interrupting Hange's thoughts.
"Hmm? Oh, you missed the briefing. They're already preparing the expedition and I was ordered to stay here and wait for you." Hange said casually.
Levi's head shot up, he had missed the briefing?! "Why didn't they come and get me?" He asked as calm as he could, which was not easy in the state he was currently in.
Hange gazed at him, "Oh, now do I wonder why we didn't come and get you … Don't you remember the last time we sent one of the corps? You scared the poor man to death."
"Right." Levi coughed. With some effort he got up and beckoned Hange to follow him.

When they arrived at the gathering point, Levi immediately went to find Erwin. He had cursed himself several times for oversleeping during their fast-paced walk. He looked around and saw Erwin standing at one of the supply carts – he appeared to be checking the gear. Typically Erwin, he always made sure there were no flaws in the equipment.
He made his way towards the commander, ignoring some of the sneering comments he picked up underway.
"Erwin." He greeted.
"Good to see you, Levi. You're just in time." Erwin responded without looking up from whatever he was doing. "I don't think you need any more explanation for the upcoming expedition? Seeing you helped me organize it." This time he did look up, and he wished he had done so sooner – Levi looked utterly awful. His flushed cheeks and his glazed eyes were the first things he noticed. "Are you okay?" he asked with a hint of worry lingering in his voice.
"I'm fine." Levi said.
Erwin lightly shook his head, as stubborn as ever – he thought. "Alright, if there's anything, let me know." He then went back to checking the inventory, hoping Levi indeed was fine. He played an essential part in the upcoming expedition and they couldn't afford to keep him within the walls. He reminded himself to check back on Levi when he was done preparing things.

Half an hour later Levi had prepared everything necessary and was resting on a bench, head clutched between his hands. He barely registered the movement around him as he focused on his breathing. He had felt something coming up the past few days, but he hadn't thought much of it. Deep into thoughts Levi didn't notice the stares he was getting from his team.
They all looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They all knew what the other was thinking, but no one dared to say anything. It was obvious Levi wasn't his usual self. Finally Petra got up and walked towards him. She laid a hand on his shoulder and gently shook him, "Levi?" It was almost time to leave as everyone seemed to be getting ready, but their captain hadn't made any intention of leaving. Auruo had been getting on everyone's nerves, so she decided to go and check Levi.
He didn't respond, so she tried again, "Levi? Are you okay?"
Levi grumbled, he had been in a pretty comfortable slumber, but now all the aches returned. Though they seemed to have gotten better as he was now able to open his eyes without making his headache worse. He rubbed a hand over his face, looked up at Petra and nodded. "Let's go." He simply said.

Levi didn't need to look back as he trotted towards the gate. He knew his team was there. Auruo, Petra, Gunther and Eld – once again they were going to venture outside the walls together. He felt better than before and ready to kick some titan ass, mankind relied on these expeditions. Getting sick was no option, ever.

"At last! Mankind is about to make another step forward!" Erwin exclaimed, "The 55th expedition to the lands outside the wall, start!"

A/N – I would really appreciate a review! Is this story worth continuing? Thanks for reading :)