Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ Sorrowful Reflections ❯ Chapter 1

Sorrowful Reflections

by Keen Drallin

Disclaimer - I own nothing of Evangelion. I am making no money from this.

The sun was shining brightly overhead, a stark contrast to the melancholy sadness that filled Misato's heart.

Around her stood many people. Some she knew quite well, others not so well. Yet all were today bound together by their common sorrow.

They were gathered on a small hill overlooking Tokyo-3. The hill had held a special meaning once.

Even Commander Ikari stood off to the side. His cold barrier was gone now, shattered by the horrible event of three days ago. Fuyutsuki stood next to him, another soul consumed by sadness.

Beside Misato stood Kaji. Like most of the assembled, he was wearing full NERV dress. His face was clean shaven. His eyes held no hint of their usual humor.

All assembled were from NERV, all save three. Hikari Horaki, Toji Suzuhara, and Kensuke Aida stood next to each other, expressions of sorrow and disbelief on their faces.

No priest spoke. There was no need for one. None of the three had been religious.

Unbidden, Misato's thoughts kept going back to that horrible day. They had been walking together towards NERV. Gunmen had appeared out of nowhere. Section-2 hadn't been fast enough.

The pilots had fought bravely, but they had never stood a chance. My poor children, Misato thought, tears coming to her eyes. They were only fourteen.

NERV had found out who was responsible. It was some nameless cult. Misato had made them pay. Every single one of them.

The commander stepped forward and spoke. "In their short lives, they knew nothing but pain. Yet they overcame that and fought to protect others." His voice thickened as he choked back a sob. "They shall be remembered."

Misato stared at the last Ikari. He looked as if he had aged ten years in the past few days. He had never tried to bridge the gap between him and his son. Now he would never have a chance to.

She started crying, remembering scenes of everyday life of just a week ago. They had been happy. They had been smiling. They had been alive.

She broke down sobbing on Kaji's shoulder. He held her, tears coming to his own eyes.

He stared at the grave markers. The three of them stood alone on the hill, much as their owners had in life. Goodbye, he thought sadly.

Ayanami Rei

2001-2015

Sohryu Asuka Langley

2001-2015

Shinji Ikari

2001-2015

Author's Notes

Just a short sadfic. The idea for it just kinda came out of nowhere. Obviously, this doesn't fit anywhere in the EVA timeline. I know I took a few liberties with EVA, particularly Rei's nature. But this is fanfiction, after all.

The hill is the one where they went after Tokyo-3 lost power early in the series.

If you've made it this far, thank you for reading.