Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ Sibling Bonds ❯ The Songs of Feelings ( Chapter 7 )

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Sibling Bonds

Chapter #7: The Songs of Feelings

"SHINJI!" was the twin cry heard over the Central Dogma's Audio system. It came from the two female pilots crying his name
over as his EVA was apparently being swallowed up by the Angel. He had charged the Angel and within a second the ball
disappeared and Unit-01 had started sinking into a gray area equal in circumference to the marble.
ji As Shinwas shouting for someone to help him, Asuka and Rei raced towards the area that was very much like quicksand. In
her efforts to try and get to him Asuka nearly joined him, as Rei stopped and awaited orders, fear for her brother suddenly
coming to her mind.
"Shinji-kun, get out of there," was heard from Rei in an uncharacteristically forceful manner, as another voice overlapped her
voice.
"Shinji-Chan get your butt out of there!" called out a frantic Asuka as both pilots were looking towards Shinji, a fallen love
and a lost brother. "Rei, Asuka don't get too close to that gray matter, you might be swallowed up too," said a passive Ritsuko.

"How can we help Shinji-kun?" asked a worried Rei.
"First, both of you pull back and we can reassess a stratgey to get him out, so pullback now!" stated a nervous but angry
Misato.
"But Baka Shinji is trapped in there, I don't just want to abandon him Misato!" said an angry and worried Asuka.
"Get back here now Asuka, or I'll blow your entry plug and have you confined to a cell! Do you understand Pilot Sohryu!"
After much soul searching and with anger building, she returned to base as Rei's EVA followed.

{Flashback to Yesterday Night!}

As they got to Misato's apartment and Asuka swept her keycard to open the door, a squawk was heard!

"Oh damn, I forgot to feed Pen Pen!" said an upset Shinji.

"Don't worry, just give him double the fish and a six-pack of Yebisi beer and he'll be happy!" answered Asuka.

As they made their way into the apartment, Pen Pen following the pilots to the kitchen. After being well fed Pen Pen made his
way towards his refrigerator, as the children made their way to Asuka's room. Shinji began pulling out a futon for Rei to sleep
in as Asuka opened up a drawer for Rei to put her things. Rei quietly observed this and began to unpack her duffel bag.
After Rei's things were secured, they made their way to the living room and sat on the sofa to watch TV, each girl sitting on
either side of Shinji. After a few minutes of channel surfing, Asuka asked; (Not knowing why, but she continued)

"Hey, Rei do you play an instrument?"

Rei answered after about 30 seconds of pausing; "I play the Violin."

"Really, Asuka Plays the violin, and I play the Cello. Maybe we can play some classical music together!" stated surprised
Shinji. Asuka was just as surprised that the Ice Princess would play or would want to play a musical instrument.

"That would be acceptable to me," answered a calm Rei.

"Maybe some pre-second impact Nuvo-Tech Music too, like Sinead O'Conner or Enya, they use strings in their music and one
song that O'Conner does is one that I listen to now all the time," said Shinji.

"Which one?" Asuka asked, curious as to which song, and why?
"The song is called Nothing Compares 2 U. It was a song that reminded me of my mother when she died, but now it kind of
shows more on how I feel about both of you. Well you know how I feel don't you!"

**** Author's Note: The songs will become more apparent in their significance later in the story!! ****

Both girls had a blush as they looked at Shinji. He then took his copy of the song from his SDAT player, put it in Misato's
Stereo and played it. As the trio listened they heard the sad opening of someone lamenting a love lost.

NOTHING COMPARES 2 U

It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Since u took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since u took your love away
Since u been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
`Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

It's been so lonely without u here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor n'guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl u better try to have fun
No matter what u do
But he's a fool
`Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

All the flowers that u planted, mama
In the back yard
All died when u went away
I know that living with u baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

The girls knew this signified Shinji's mother dying, while the later parts were apparently about his earlier relationship with both girls. It alsoexpressed the line Nothing Compares 2 U as a way of showing his love for his mother, Rei and finally Asuka.

Still using this new backbone he had somehow aquired, He said;
"I have 2 more songs that I have found show how I feel about each of you. Do you want to listen to them?"

Both girls said "Yes" at the same time. He got up and came back with some old CD's and put them into Misato's Stereo system.
When he programmed the 2 songs to the memory, he sat down and rather nervously put his arm around both girls shoulders as
he sat down on the couch.

The first song, also pre-second impact was based on an American song:
Waiting for a girl Like you®, by the band Foreigner®

WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU
(Jones /Gramm)

So long...
I've been looking too hard I've been waiting too long
Sometimes I don't know what I will find
I only know it's a matter of time

When you love someone
When you love someone
It feels so right so warm and true
I need to know if you feel it too
Maybe I'm wrong...
Won't you tell me if I'm coming on too strong
This heart of mine has been hurt before
This time I wanna be sure

I've been waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life
I've been waiting for someone new
To make me feel alive
(Yeah) Waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life

You're so good...
When we make love it's understood
It's more than a touch or a word we say
Only in dreams could it be this way

When you love someone
Yeah really love someone
Now, I know it's right
From the moment I wake up till deep in the night
There's nowhere on earth that I'd rather be
Than holding you, tenderly

I've been waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life
I've been waiting for a girl like you
And a love that will survive

I've been waiting for someone new
Tao make me feel alive
Yeah waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life

© Somerset Songs Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP)

As it played Asuka was listening to the lyrics and started quietly crying as she turned towards Shinji, kissed him and hugged
him as she laid her head on his shoulder. Rei for her part was observing her fellow Pilots' actions with a curious look.

"Is this another way for a lover to express affection Shinji-Kun?" Rei asked

Two Fiery blue eyes sprang open and as she looked at Rei as she asked.

"Is this the type of questions she was asking you Shinji?" asked a concerned Asuka?

"YYess, I have been trying to answer Rei's questions as best as I can!" answered a nervous Shinji.

Asuka then shifted her position so she could look as Rei while still hugging Shinji and said;

"Rei-chan, if there are any questions that Shinji here is too nervous about just come to me, I'll be happy to answer them for
you, Ok?"

"How do I know which questions I should ask you Asuka-san (Rei still being formal)?"

"Simple, Shinji will tell you which questions he is not comfortable in answering, then you just talk to me about it instead Ok."

After one of her Rei-pauses she asked "Why would you offer this kindness to me Asuka-san?"

"Because even though Shinji is trying to be a good brother and answer your questions, he gets easily nervous about questions
concerning relationships!"

"Why would that bother Shinji?" Asked a puzzled Rei?

"Well we are young and he simply hasn't had enough experience in relationships. You know our background Rei and that alone
should tell you that he is uncomfortable in answering those questions." (A slight irritation started to creep into her voice)

After another one of her Rei-pauses, Rei said: "I understand Asuka-san, I will take your advice, Thank you!"

(Good I was about to yell at her if she kept that up, thought a relieved Asuka)

After the second song finished, the third song started;
The song was from an 80's rock band Night Ranger, the song was Sister Christian.
"Now some of the lines really didn't apply to us (Shinji looking at Asuka), but some are what I feel for you sister!" Shinji
finished and the song played on.

Kelly Keagy
Sister Christian
Oh the time has come
And you know
That you're the only one to say
O.K.
Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more
With you
It's true

You're motoring
What's your price for flight
In finding mister right
You'll be alright tonight

Babe you know
You're growing up so fast
And Mama's worrying
That you won't last to say
Let's play
Sister Christian
There's so much in life
Don't you give it up
Before your time is due
It's true
It's true yeah

Motoring
What's your price for flight
You've got him in your sights
And driving thru the night
Motoring
What's your price for flight
In finding mister right
You'll be alright tonight

Motoring
What's your price for flight
In finding mister right
You'll be alright tonight
You're motoring
What's your price for flight
In finding mister right
You'll be alright tonight

Sister Christian
Oh the time has come
And you know
That you're the only one to say
O.K.
But you're motoring
Yeah motoring

Several lines were easily not for Rei but some lines seem to hit her like a sledge hammer and as Asuka and Shinji observed, it
became obvious that Rei was getting upset, not in a bad way and not good but visibly. She teared up and before she knew it,
Shinji pulled her into a similar embrace as he held Asuka. Now both girls had their heads on Shinji's shoulders and his arms
around each in a comforting fashion. "Rei, I'm sorry the song upset you I..."

"It is all right Shin-chan, It is just that some lines of the song were truer than others, I am not angry that you picked this song,
just that it brought out these feelings I do not understand!"

"Rei, if you want to talk, we can go to my room and let Shinji here get to sleep. It is late you know, and we have school
tomorrow!" stated Asuka.
"That would be acceptable Asuka-san."
The three got up and Shinji kissed Rei on the cheek, then Asuka on the lips a bit longer, then the girls made for Asuka's
bedroom while Shinji spent several minutes cleaning up. The phone rang, it was Misato who said she'd be late. Shinji informed
her of Rei staying with Asuka (Which made Misato's jaw drop) and that Rei wanted to move to the apartment next door.
Misato after she recovered from Rei being friends with Asuka, approved of the choice and said she's support her with her
move.
After saying good bye, Shinji grabbed his CD's and SDAT tape and went to bed.

About an hour later he felt a pressure on his right side, he opened his eyes and found 2 deep blue eyes and a smile there.
Without a word he put is arm around his girlfriend and got comfortable as they fell asleep.

As his alarm rang, Shinji hit it with his left hand and as it fell down the side of his futon he felt something soft there. He turned
towards the floor there and found his sister sleeping soundly on a futon next to his. He slowly looked back at Asuka who was
now awake and looking at Rei . "Well, maybe she didn't want to be alone," said Asuka.
"Well you did leave her there in your room and came to to sleep with me, Au-chan." said Shinji.
"I just wanted to make sure you two were safe!" said a now awake Rei looking at the couple on the other futon.
Both looked at her with surprise, just as the snooze alarm went off and all three got up and prepared for the day.

Maya was worried, worried that Kensuke would not be approved as her assistant, not as much as for his help but more so for
his safety. Dr Akagi had the final say on his position. So Maya thought the best way to go was the truth. Something not given
much at NERV but she went ahead none the less.
Now, Dr. Ritsuko Akagi was not one to waste her time but after listening to her assistant's story and her plea to spare the
young hacker, she approved him as Maya's aide. But after Maya left she assigned Section 2 agents to Maya and Kensuke so that
the pilots would not know more than they should about Rei and the other secrets they had at NERV. She also knew that
Kensuke's statement of the children being geniuses was true, a side effect of the fallout from second impact. But what no one
knew except her and the Commanders was that the children had more than being geniuses as a side effect. They had some
psychic and other worldly powers. ("They cannot know of this or things will get dicey for us all") thought a now concerned
Ritsuko.

The class had started with the pilots seated in their normal seats, while the buzz around the class was of yesterday's kiss on the
school recess area. The other was the fact that all three pilots came together and both girls arm in arm with Shinji.
But before anymore gossip could continue the Sensei appeared and Hikari did her job and had the class stand-bow-sit. Then
about a hour into the class, 3 cell phones rang and three students got up and left. An angel was attacking.

The angel looked like an ever changing black and white swirling marble. As Shinji had the highest sync score he was the lead
on the attack. Asuka was a bit miffed that Shinji had surpassed her but she was not to concerned anymore. She had found in her
fellow pilot a kindred spirit and it didn't matter to her anymore that he had a better score. But, that didn't mean that she
couldn't tease him, so she went on about the scores and he, as he still had a habit to reacted badly to teasing, charged the Angel.
Within a second the ball disappeared and Unit-01 started sinking into a gray area equal in circumference to the marble.
As Shinji was shouting for someone to help him, Asuka and Rei raced towards the area that was very much like quicksand. In
her efforts to try and get to him Asuka nearly joined him, as Rei stopped and awaited orders, fear for her brother suddenly
coming to her mind.
"How can we help Shinji-kun?" asked a worried Rei.
"First, both of you pull back and we can reassess a strategy to get him out, so pullback now!" stated a nervous but angry
Misato.
"But Baka Shinji is trapped in there, I don't just want to abandon him Misato!" said an angry and worried Asuka.
"Get back here now Asuka, or I'll blow your entry plug and have you confined to a cell! Do you understand Pilot Sohryu!"
After much soul searching and with anger building, she returned to base as Rei's EVA followed.

In the outskirts of the battle a lone figure stood in a Priest's robes. The tall male figure was observing the battle even though
he was evacuated to a shelter. He had a smile on his face as the EVA's retreated.

Next, Chapter #8 : Isolation and Freedom

Will Shinji get out in time, Will the girls cooperate to save him, or will they tear each other apart. And what about this
mysterious boy. What is his stake in this fight and this war, find out same EVA time, same EVA Channel!

Songs Lyrics can be found here!

http://home.wanadoo.nl/bobbink/lyrics/nothing_compares_2_u.txt
http://www.foreigneronline.com/lyrics.html#Waiting%20For%20A%20Girl%20Like __You
http://www.nightranger.net/showlyr.pl?n02-4