Haibane Renmei Fan Fiction / Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ Sacrifice and Redemption ❯ Destiny ( Chapter 4 )

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Disclaimers:Haibane Renmei and all related characters, concepts, etc., is property of Geneon¨ Entertainment.Evangelion and all related characters, concepts, etc., is property of Gainex¨ Entertainment.This is a "what if" story so keep that in mind as you read, plus a bit of knowledge of the anime series would definitely be helpful. The story happens approximately at the end when Rika's accent, and when the twin cocoons are found.Chapter 4: The Toga, and their destiny (Rakka's POV)When the Messenger came I had just finished my duties in the wall. We all looked for the twins, but knew they would both be out near the hill I went to to be alone.And so I went down to the Old home entrance way to wait for them. I told Hikari to let the others know where I was and why, she nodded and within 20 minutes I saw them both walking at a normal pace holding hands and seemingly having a conversation as they walked.I knew this was the time they would be summoned to the Toga's temple and I knew I would be leading them. Unlike all of us who came before, the Toga hadn't summoned them even once. The accident with Shinji today seemed to prove they had a different path than us normal Haibane, but none the less I was concerned for them.It had been 4 months since their arrival and they had strived to fit in as much as possible. But with their more pronounced wings and halos, they were regarded with much apprehension by the people of Glie. Added to that their near fight with the few boy Haibane of the Old factory, and the surge of a semi-transparent orange wall from Shinji seemingly pushing all things away from him and Rei who was standing behind him, made the 'Old Factory' Haibane keep a wide berth from the Elan from then on.Then, 2 months ago, the sudden snow storm and their actual ability to fly helped save a few of the townspeople who had gotten stuck in the storm.That has brought some more people who now accepted them, and even given them some more places to spend their ticket book in.But now ... with the envelope in my hands I knew the time had come for them to go and meet the Toga, and find out about their destiny.As they approach me, I smiled hiding the envelope until they were within a few feet of me. Then I moved the envelope from behind me while I greeted them."Hello you two! I hope your little walk was pleasant ." I said. "Um... this came for you both while you were gone."Shinji takes it with a smile and a nod, while Rei nods her thanks and I see them look at each other seemingly exchanging a silent thought between them. Then the silence is broken as Shinji opens the envelope and within it a parchment with the Toga's seal on the lower left edge, and two more sealed letters. each with the twins names on it. I see them look at them and Shinji hands Rei her letter while he takes his. He then looks up to me."It seems we'll need you to take us to the Toga's Temple & gardens. Will you do that for us Rakka ?"I smiled, quickly nodded a yes and reminded them that they'll have to meet me after dinner to practice with their wing bells for the meeting with the Toga. They both nodded a yes, and we then headed into Old home to dinner and the rest of the now curious Haibane. Its seems the news of the envelope had spread throughout out home.After a rather talkative dinner where Rei and Shinji were questioned extensively by the rest of the Haibane. Thanks to Nemu they were freed when she loudly called a halt to the talk-fest and made everyone apologize to the twin Elan-haibane.I finally met up with them in their shared room and for the next three hours we went over all the ways to answer the Toga, though I had the feeling that they would probably be allowed to talk after they commence the ceremony. We finally called it a day and I left as they got ready to sleep in the beds facing each other. I had the feeling that they would find out what was ahead of them tomorrow. I decided to be there for them and hopefully they will have a chance at a normal life. maybe we all have that, but I felt that they were destined for a higher calling. I kept thinking of the as I fell asleep.The Next day, on the trial to the Toga's Temple;As I walked with the twins we all kept silent, busy with our own thoughts, yet they were both holding hands again. Since they were the only twin Haibane I knew of it made puzzled me at their constant contact. I remembered the many times since they came of them either by sitting next to each other or holding hands.There was an almost constant physical contact yet they were very subtle about it. It didn't draw attention from many in the village nor those at the old home, yet it seemed they were more comfortable to do this in front of me. This had me question whether they were siblings at all. But my musings were cut off as we rounded the corner and were standing in front of the temples huge doors.I turned to face them and nodded, we then took out of the pouches we had the wing bells and the garments. we helped each other put them on and after a final nod from them we knocked on the door.It slowly opened and we walked in.Next chapter: Shinji and Rei find out their destiny and Rakka witnesses their decision.Author notes: yeah its been a while since I updated, but my use is perking up. So, I reread this and I'm going to finish this in hopefully 6 total chapters. If you didn't know it, this will be the first part of a series of one-shots that will involve Shinji and Rei as Elan-Haibane, and it will be ongoing depending on my muse.I'll list the pre-readers as I get them, Hoping to update by the end of the week!Laters Peeps!dennisud