Disclaimer: I own none of the characters!

Notes: PLEASE READ! This story is a second part to my fic Danger Line. Although this is a stand-alone piece, please know that it does take place in the DL universe AFTER the ending of the story. I'm doing a second part basically because I want a serial killer au. With SnK's greatest serial killer. If you follow me on tumblr, I'm going to track "fic: natural born killer" and "fic: nbk" as well as tag "fic: danger line" for updates. :3

The lights dimmed and Eren crouched down low, trying to steady his breathing. He pressed his back against the sofa, and looked around it, trying to catch a glimpse of the hallway. A hand on his shoulder jerked him out of his staring and he spun around.

Levi was kneeling next to him, carefully looking around the sofa as well, though in a much stealthier manner. He ducked back down when he heard the door clicking open. Eren's heart sped up and his breathing grew heavy.

The door clicked closed and Levi grabbed his hand.

"Calm the fuck down," Levi firmly. "Don't jump it."

There was the rustle of keys, muffled voices and then the lights flicked on. And all at once, everyone in the room shouted.

"SURPRISE!"

Hanji gasped excitedly and Moblit screamed in terror as people jumped out from behind sofas and the table and counters. They let the balloons fly and threw pink confetti. Hanji squealed in delight as Petra and Aururo held up a banner that read "It's a Girl" across it. Erwin popped open a bottle of sparkling apple juice. Eren and Levi rose together, shooting miniature guns filled with confetti and streamers.

Mike and Gunter ran to Moblit's side before he could faint from shock. Perhaps a surprise baby shower wasn't the greatest of ideas and it ended up being because the husband was faint of heart; not the pregnant wife.

Things settled down a bit. Moblit was left in a chair to cool down while Petra bounced Bean (Benjamin) the first of the Berner-Zoe babies. She looked fondly at Auruo the entire time, a silent gesture that she wanted one and Auruo tried his best not to blush or hide too much behind Erd's shoulder.

Eren stood at Levi's side, sipping on his sparkling apple juice and eating a chicken salad sandwich. Hanji was excitedly talking to him, Levi and Erwin about the new baby and about all of her back pains.

"And then I woke up one night in so much pain that I actually woke up Bean too. Moblit was so exhausted he actually had to call in to work, which is a really big deal, ya know? Since he's one of the head doctors," Hanji said, pausing long enough to chug down her sparkling cider. "I'm not sure if he even slept last night. I know I did." She rambled on, occasionally gesturing to her husband.

"But it's fine! You're the mom, so you need your rest," Eren said. Hanji sat down her drink and stretched.

"Yeah, you're definitely right. But damn, it is painful. Ah, but it's just so interesting how it all happens—"

"Only you would be fucking happy about pregnancy pains," Levi groaned, rolling his eyes. But what else could he really expect from her. It wasn't that surprising.

"It's fascinating, Levi!" Hanji exclaimed. "The female body can endure so much and it changes so drastically over the course of the pregnancy."

She threatened to get one of her books out on pregnancy and anatomy but Erwin and Levi shut her down in favor of more food, running over to the long table set out with snacks.

Eren laughed, amused by how excited she was, and took another bite of his sandwich. "For what it's worth, I think it's interesting."

"Ahh, of course," Hanji sighed, leaning against Eren's side. "But you're a youngster. I think all people your age have some curiosity about pregnancies and—" She paused and gasped, grabbing Eren's hand. He dropped his sandwich on the floor out of shock. "The baby kicked!"

"W-What?!"

Eren grew still as everyone looked around. He could feel, through the material of her shirt, her skin pull and bulge. His eyes grew wide as the baby moved and Hanji laughed. Everyone ran to her side; Moblit nearly tripped, fearing she was in pain.

"Little Sonya is kicking!" she cried, letting go of Eren's hand to grab Moblit. Petra leaned in closer, pressing her hand to Hanji's stomach and sharply turned to look at Auruo again.

Eren laughed, backing away to stand at Levi's side, interlocking their fingers together at the sweet scene.

"I can't believe Hanji has a fucking baby," Levi said, shaking his head. "Moblit has his hands full for the next eighteen years."

"And then some," Erwin added, nodding in Hanji's direction. Levi snorted.

"Oh come on, it's not that bad," Eren teased.

"You say that now, but wait when she asks us to babysit one day," Levi said.

"You'll have competition with Petra," Erwin said.

"Thank God."

The rest of the evening was spent opening presents and sharing a mountain of cake. But it all came to an end as everyone still had work in the morning. Petra and Auruo with their law firm. Erd and his car shop. Mike's bar. Erwin at the SID. And Eren had his hotel, with his new co-owner husband.

"Do you think we should have kids one day?" Eren asked, as he and Levi walked into their top level penthouse. Levi shuddered and kneeled by Corporal's side, stroking his fur.

"And why should we?"

Eren shrugged. "Not anytime soon! Just…maybe one day. Have our own family?"

He sat down the chunk of cake he brought home for Mikasa and Armin. Levi sighed.

"Eren, we just came back from a baby shower. Petra was baby crazy. That doesn't mean we should be," Levi firmly said. "Besides, you're not worried you'll end up…"

Eren furrowed his brow dangerously low and Levi stopped talking.

"I won't," Eren firmly said. "I may not know anything about children but I know a bad fucking father from a decent one."

"I was out of line with that," Levi said. He turned away, walking into the living room. Eren followed. "I'm sorry."

"It's fine. Besides, I think you'd be a great dad," Eren said.

Levi shook his head. "I don't."

"Afraid you'll end up like your father, then?"

Levi inhaled sharply, turning the television on. "My dad is dead."

"I'm sorry…"

"Don't be. He was an asshole. So yeah, I'm scared I'd end up like him."

Levi flopped onto the sofa and started to flip the channels. Eren smiled and sank down next to him, taking his hand in his own.

"I'm sorry, Levi," Eren said. "I didn't want to upset you."

"I didn't want to upset you either," Levi said. "I'm sorry."

Eren kissed him on the cheek. "But I do think that we'd make pretty badass parents. Not in the near future. Maybe…ten years from now?"

"When I'm halfway in my grave?"

Eren laughed and snuggled close to him, stroking Levi's arm.

This was their life. Their new life together. No car chases. No gun fights. Just peacefully running a hotel together. Occasionally chatting about having children. Going to baby showers. The Wings Syndicate was still up and running but stagnant. There was no underground business to attend to.

They were living a normal life as a normal married couple.

"—And the New England Ripper strikes again, for the third time this month."

The woman on the news managed that one sentence before Levi could flip the channel again. Eren sat up, grabbing the remote from Levi.

"Wait, don't change it!" he cried. "I want to hear this."

"Again, Eren?" Levi groaned. "Why are you so fascinated with this fucker? He's—"

"SHH!"

"And how can we be sure it is the same person doing this killing as the others?"

"They have the same killing pattern as the previous victims. The police are saying that this serial killer has no pattern as to who is being attacked but is being identified by their throat-slitting method of killing. Although they started in Massachusetts, their newest victims have been from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio."

"Truly chilling. A modern-day Jack the Ripper. It seems as though they're making a state-by-state stop."

"It's speculated that Indiana, Illinois or Kentucky may be their next area to attack. People in those areas should take note and be cautious."

Eren listened intently with wide eyes. "It's amazing. This person is absolutely insane, doing a total cross country killing roadtrip."

Levi shrugged, still annoyed by it as the broadcasters started to list the current victim's names.

"And not a single person has seen them. No one knows what they look like," Eren continued. "Levi, you have no interest in this, do you?"

"A serial killer on the other side of the states?" Levi asked. "I have no reason to be fucking interested in this asshat. Not until he gets to Nevada and thinks he's badass enough to try anything with us. Then, I'll be interested, hunt him down and kill him. Until then, he can go fuck himself."

Levi punctuated his rant by throwing his arm around Eren's shoulders. And Eren happily snuggled against him.

"So protective! I knew there was a reason why I married you!"

"It wasn't because of my pierced dick?"

"That's the other reason," Eren teased, kissing Levi's jaw. He reached out and turned off the television, tossing the remote on the floor. "A reason I really like."

He slid his leg over Levi's waist and Levi let his hand rest on his thigh. He slipped over onto Levi's lap, wrapping his arms around his husband's neck.

"Do you want to take it to the bedroom? Or ruin another sofa?"

"We have nothing really to do tomorrow," Eren moaned, grinding his hips down. "Let's ruin this sofa and go shopping for one tomorrow."

Levi moaned and caught Eren's lip between his teeth. "Nothing to do tomorrow my ass. Or did you already forget?"

Eren paused. "Oh yeah…We're moving."

Levi nodded and Eren shrugged.

"As if something like that has ever stopped us," Eren said, tugging Levi close. Levi obliged, pushing Eren back onto the sofa.

"Don't argue in the morning about being sore then," Levi hummed into Eren's neck. Eren moaned out what could have been a "yes" and Levi knew his husband would complain about being sore in the morning like every other day.

Not that it bothered him. It was just all a part of being married.