Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Inuyasha/Evangelion: Another Place, Another Time ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Inuyasha/Evangelion: Another Time, Another Place.

Chapter 2

Mornings were usually associated with good things, but this morning for Miroku, it was more of a time related to suffering. Yesterday, after he and Shinji spied on the girls, he had to limp home because of Shinji's "mistake." He told his guardian -- an old drunkard named Mushin -- that he fell down the stairs at school. It was a good enough excuse to fool Mushin, mostly because the old geezer was drunk again. Miroku had thought the pain would subside after a good night's sleep and he'll be "good as new," or so to speak, but he was proven wrong. In the morning when he woke up, the first sensation he felt was not the satisfaction of a good night's sleep, but the indescribable pain of when someone kicked you in the crotch. Well, Shinji actually "kneed" him, but close enough. Even though the pain was still there, it seemed to have dampened slightly. To Miroku, it felt like the muscle cramps he gets after long runs.

Unfortunately for the young man, today was still a school day. After painfully dragging himself out of bed and brushed up in the washroom, he got dressed and headed downstairs.

Miroku lived in a two-story house a few blocks away from the school. He was lucky; many of his friends from school lived much farther than he. The house itself was nothing fancy. On the outside it was painted white, and on the inside it was also painted white. This proved to be boring for Miroku. Since his guardian - Mushin - did not really care about him or what he did, he redecorated his room. Well, that is if you can call covering walls with pictures of girls - especially Sango's - "decorating". Most of those pictures were taken on his little stalking adventures. Like the one yesterday with Shinji. In the past, all he cared about girls were that if they were beautiful and willing to bear his child, they were good enough for him. Somehow, Sango managed to change all that. Deep down in Miroku's lecherous and perverted self there was a heart just like all the other boys at school. He cared for Sango a lot, and vowed that he will not let any sort of harm come to her. Except maybe he, but that was justifiable since it was all in the name of love. Miroku never considered himself to be a religious person, but he prayed that his injury would heal soon.

Please God, if you let my balls heal and allow me to create children, I promise to stop stalking girls... He thought for a moment, then added: For a week.

Despite the injury, that little mental detour brought a smile to his face.

Breakfast was the normal boring stuff. Tuna sandwiches were not exactly Miroku's favourite, and to the boy eating them was more of a chore than enjoyment. The young man finished his food as fast as he could and slipped on his shoes then headed out the door for school.

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The temperature was reasonably cool. The sun shined in the sky. The wind blew lightly, carrying with it a slight scent of freshly cut grass. The birds sang their usual morning song, the melody soft, yet refreshing to the early travellers.

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"Mmm... The breeze feels nice. It smells pleasant as well."

"Yeah, it sure does. Don't you think so too, Inuyasha?"

"Keh, whatever."

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School started at 7:30 A.M. sharp at Onigumo High. There was thirty minutes left before classes would start. Most of the students had already arrived, and was either studying for their first block exam or busy chatting and passing gossip with their friends. Outside, students were still arriving in groups. Amongst all those people, there was one boy with long white hair and two girls with long black hair. On of the girls had parted bangs above her eyes.

"Hm. I'm surprised. Miroku is late." commented the girls with the bangs.

"Oh. Maybe he's inside." answered the other girl.

"Yeah, he's probably doing something perverted right now." The white hair boy butted in.

"Inuyasha..." warned the second girl, addressing the boy.

"You know I'm probably right, Kagome." Inuyasha replied.

"If Sango-chan hears you, her feeling will be hurt." Kagome whispered.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" The boy asked. Confusion spread from his brows.

"Let's talk about this later, Inuyasha." Kagome whispered again, seeing she was getting nowhere.

Inuyasha was about to ask another stupid question when his thoughts were abruptly interrupted by someone's yelling.

"Sango! I'm so sorry for being late!" cried Miroku, as limped towards the trio. "Forgive me!"

"... So you were late." said Sango, the girl with the bangs.

"Forgive me!"

"... You haven't done anything wrong.."

"I did not welcome you at the school gate today!"

"So?"

"... Sango, am I really that insignificant to you?"

"!? What are you saying?"

"..." Miroku looked as if his feelings had been seriously injured. His lips quivered.

"Alright! I forgive you!"

Miroku's face instantly lit up with joy and hope, which made Sango somewhat nervous. Kagome looked relieved, but Inuyasha looked bored and annoyed.

"Hey, if you two are done, let's get inside! I don't want to be late!" Inuyasha blurted out.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome warned him. Then she proceeded to drag him away from Sango and Miroku. "Let's leave them alone for a while."

"Hey! Let go of me, bitch!" Inuyasha protested as he tried to break free of Kagome's hold.

"Huh? Kagome, don't leave me here with this pervert! Wait for me!" Sango ran after them.

Miroku followed, but at a much slower pace because of his 'injury'.

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The day went on. The classes were boring, the food was horrible, and the washrooms still smelled bad. (the result of a practical joke someone pulled a week ago) Finally, the last bell of the day sounded and the hallways were quickly filled with students preparing to leave. Some looked happen and relaxed, others looked tired and irritated. Mixed in the sea of bodies was a boy with red eyes and grey hair. He was wearing the school uniform -- white shirt and black pants -- and for some strange reason he looked strikingly handsome in the dull attire. The boy dropped a few books and personal belongings into his bag. He was about to leave when he was stopped by the sound of a familiar voice that called his name.

"Kaoru-kun."

He turned slightly toward the voice, and standing before him was a girl with blood red eyes just like his and medium-length blue hair that did not quite reach her shoulders.

"Ayanami." Kaoru answered, and gave the girl a smile. Most of her friends called her by her last name.

"Shinji-kun invited us to dinner, don't you remember?" the girl asked.

"Oh, yes. I almost forgot." Kaoru replied, a bit embarrassed. "Why do you suppose he invited us? If I am not mistaken, Akagi sensei will also be there."

"He didn't say. I guess it's a surprise." Her face was devoid of emotion. If not for her appearance people would have easily thought she was Sesshoumaru's sister.

"Shall we get going then?" Kaoru inquired.

"Yes, I think we should return home first and finish our schoolwork. That way we can go to bed right after we get home from Shinji-kun's."

With that, the conversation ended. They left, together.

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"Come on Shinji, I'll race you to the subway station."

"No."

"Aw, damn. Don't be such a poor sport! I'll even let you have a head start."

"You'll just catch up and beat me again."

"Ten minutes head start."

"I'll still lose."

"You're no fun at all."

"If you're in such a hurry then just leave me and go."

"How did you know I have somewhere to go?"

"You told me earlier that you and Ayame have a date today after school."

"I did?"

"Yeah."

"I really did?"

"You have a horrible memory."

"And you have a horrible life."

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"Listen to me Shinji, you need to get out more instead of isolating yourself from the rest of the world."

"You don't know me."

"Maybe, but Asuka sure do."

"What?"

"Well, Ayame told me that Asuka told her you don't go anywhere after school except stay in your room and bury yourself in homework."

"Asuka don't know me."

"She lives in the same apartment suite as you, for God's sake! How can she not know you."

"She barely talks to me."

"You two have been living together for at least a year, man."

"You make it sound weird."

"And you think living with a girl for one year and barely talking to her is normal?"

"Can we not discuss this?"

"Fine. By the way, is it really OK if I leave first? I really don't want to be late for my date, 'cuz Ayame is gonna go crazy if I don't get there on time."

"Sure, Kouga."

"Alright, bye Shinji."

"Bye..."

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Shinji watched as Kouga hurried off to meet his date. He stood there for a few seconds, then resumed his journey home. The sun was setting and night was falling fast. Shinji walked at a leisurely pace, his head was tilted forward and his eyes aimed at the ground. Totally oblivious to his surroundings, the lone boy walked into a red light. Instantly, the sound of screeching tires and blaring horns shook the air. A few drivers yelled profanity at Shinji, but at the moment there was only one thought in his mind.

Asuka... She... Me...? A mental pause. Why?

She must be guessing... never around... never see her... can't be right... must be guessing... Another pause.

Why am I so... forget it...

Shinji closed his eyes for a moment to clear his head. When he opened them, the subway station entrance was only a few steps away. He descended the stairs hesitantly, fearing that Asuka was also done in the station. Once at the bottom, he scanned the platform. No Asuka. Shinji was not relieved, a new one now replaced his old fear a few seconds ago.

What if Asuka hasn't... His mind raced.

Luckily, Asuka never showed up. Shinji rode the subway home, alone.

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"Misato, where is the soap?"

"By the sink."

"It's not there."

"Try the cabinet."

"Nothing."

"Then I guess we're gonna need more soap."

The bathroom door flew open and a pissed-off Asuka in total bitch mode emerged from the open door. She had just showered and was wrapped in only a towel. Shinji stared.

"Hentai! What the fuck are you staring at!" Asuka pointed angrily at her roommate.

Startled and embarrassed, Shinji quickly diverted his gaze to somewhere else.

"Asuka, be nice to Shinji. You know he's shy." The voice came from the kitchen. It belonged to a young woman with long purple hair and deep brown eyes. She looks to be in her late twenties or early thirties. This was Shinji and Asuka's guardian.

"So Shinji is starting to show some interest in girls. That's a definite improvement." Misato teased.

Shinji's blush intensified.

"Misato sensei please..." Shinji begged, his eyes pleading for her to shut up.

"Geez Shinji, lighten up." Misato said dismissively. "And enough with the "sensei" already. We're not at school and it makes me sound old."

Shinji attempted to change the subject. "When is Akagi sensei coming over?"

"I don't think she told me what time she is coming." Misato replied.

"Or did you just forget?" Asuka chimed in.

"Oh maybe I did, I'm very busy you know." Her guardian retorted.

"Yeah, busy going out on dates." The jealousy was clear in her tone.

"Misato sensei is going out on dates?" Shinji asked stupidly.

Asuka stared unbelievably at her roommate. "Don't tell me you didn't know!"

Shinji stood motionlessly with his mouth slightly open. Surprise was written all over his face.

"Oh my god! You really are an idiot! Baka!"

"You mean you really didn't know?" Even Misato was amused.

"With... who?" Shinji managed to utter through disbelief.

Just before Asuka could scream out the name, the doorbell rang. Misato hurried to answer it.

"Must be Ritsuko." She muttered to herself.

As she put her hand on the doorknob and turned, she heard voices outside. She guessed Ritsuko must have brought that new boyfriend of hers she kept mentioning during work. The door pulled open, and just as she had thought a man stood beside her colleague. The man was smiling, but the smile disappeared when he saw Misato.

And Misato felt like she was going to faint.

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Life is just full of surprises. Some of it pleasant and some of it not. Which one is it here? Find out in the next chapter as our story continues...