Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ True Angel ❯ New Home ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter 2

New Home

 

 

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“Are you ready, Shinji?”

 

Shinji was currently inside Unit 01, staring down the Angel. Despite his efforts, he could feel his anger welling up in him. They call these…these things “angels”? I will not tolerate this! “I need a blade.”

 

He felt something activate and turned his eyes slightly to his left, seeing the horn of his shoulder armor open, revealing a knife. Withdrawing it, he noted that the knife extended. “Well, not a katana, but it'll do.”

 

He returned his full attention to the dark creature in front of him. He noted that its appearance had changed; its power stronger than before.

 

But Shinji also noted the power flowing through Unit 01 now. He felt linked to it somehow, almost as if it was his true body.

 

“Shinji, just…just concentrate on walking right now.” Ritsuko tried to sound calm over the radio, but even an idiot could tell she was nervous, and not because of the Angel.

 

It was because of him.

 

He snorted. They're still nervous about me, nervous that I am one of…them. “Fuck walking, I want to make this thing pay for everything it's done.” The Eva never did take the first step forward.

 

It leaped; knife ready to strike.

 

The Angel dodged to the side, bringing its arm up to deflect Shinji's swipe. The EVA landed, tumbling and righting itself, swinging its leg to catch the Angel.

 

Only to have its leg slam into the Angel's AT Field.

 

Shinji hopped back, feeling some pain from his leg. “Damn, I forgot the bastard could make that field like me. Rookie mistake. I'm better than that. I'M BETTER THAN YOU! YOU HEAR ME, YOU ASSHOLE!”

 

The Angel stood there, his arms raised; making no movement or sound towards the EVA, only the flowing reflection off its eyes let him know it was even alive.

 

“Okay, sunshine. Looks like it's on to Plan B.” A sadistic smile crossed his face. “I love Plan B, it is always…messy.”

 

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Ritsuko yelled towards one of the techs. “What is the status of the damage to Unit 01's left leg?”

 

The nameless Tech quickly responded. “The unit has suffered moderate damage to the knee joint. It will be… Wait, the damage is decreasing, it…it is healing!”

 

Ritsuko brought the display up on her terminal, watching the damage levels decrease. That shouldn't be possible! Only an EVA with an S2 unit could hope to repair itself like that. Could it be that boy? She turned to look up at Gendo, noticing that he almost appeared to be…smiling! I bet you'll be expecting me once again to figure out what you've done.

 

She turned back to the battle, hearing Shinji's words about Plan B. She wasn't certain anymore who she wanted to win, or who she felt sorry for.

 

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“Now, how are you able to repair yourself?” Shinji stared at the Angel. With the power it had, he knew that if he pushed it too far, it might self-destruct. After all, all bad guys had a self destruct feature.

 

At least, that was how the giant aliens and robots worked in those weird animes he watched.

 

“It has a power that allows it to grow and adapt, repair itself with near infinite possibilities.”

 

Shinji continued to stare down the creature, feeling a tingle as he felt it try to size him up. “Can we use that? I mean, working with that stupid cable hooked up to use is proving…annoying.” He hated the cable already, and it had only been attached for a few minutes. It's throwing off my moves.

 

“We would need to ingest it. Then it would be ours. But doing so would be bloody, and would not only require quickly ripping it from the Angel's body, but removing the mouth guards so that I might ingest it.”

”Would we become mindless, like it?” Shinji wasn't stupid. There had to be some catch, something that would make this plan a lame duck.

 

His stomach growled, reminding him not to use anymore food analogies.

 

“No, we will be the same, just without the useless cable.”

 

Shinji just smiled. God, I love Plan B!

 

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“Who the hell is he talking to?” Misato was also worried and frightened by the boy she had delivered here. He might be an angel, even if the MAGI were concretely informing them that while Shinji's abilities and energy were similar to an Angel's, they were far too different.

 

Of course, it was not helping her see him any differently now.

 

But then she noticed that someone was beside her. “Rei, what are you doing here?”

 

The pilot simply continued to stare at the screen, watching as the two giants still sized each other up. “I wish to see how well Pilot Ikari pilots his EVA.”

 

“Um, Rei, what's your opinion of him?”

 

“He is well skilled with the EVA.”

 

Misato almost screamed out loud, forgetting how emotionless the young girl was. “No, I mean do you think he will try and attack us once he's done with the Angel?”

 

Rei slowly moved her head, looking Misato directly in her eyes. “He said he is a good guy and a friend. He will protect us. I believe him.” With that said, she turned back towards the projection. “It appears Pilot Ikari is ready to attack.”

 

Thus, Misato turned back to watch the battle, hoping Rei's instincts were correct. But then a thought struck her. Wait, he won't be staying with Gendo, they'd kill each other first. So where are they going to place him?

 

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The AT Field of Unit 01 expanded outward, clashing with the Angel's. When the fields began to weaken, Shinji launched himself, knife poised to draw first blood.

 

The Angel had been surprised at the speed, sending out his glowing beam to try and strike through the EVA.

 

But that is what Shinji had been hoping for and expecting. Using the progressive knife, he deflected the beam, while his free hand sunk deep into the flesh of the Angel.

 

Shinji smiled as his hand reared back, pulling the S2 unit of the Angel with it. He hopped back to have more ground, the Angel stumbled backwards with its hands now covering the gaping wound in its chest.

 

The knife dropped to the ground, cracking the pavement, as the now free hand went to the case covering the EVA's mouth, ripping it off. The EVA had a sick smile as it took the S2 unit into itself.

 

Shinji could swear he could taste the Angel's blood as the unit flowed into Unit 01. Pain went through him as the internals of Unit 01 shifted to accommodate and integrate the new hardware. You forgot to mention this, didn't you!

 

But the Angel was not without a fight. It saw that its enemy was weak, in an amount of pain as it tried to force a merger with its newly acquired power source. It knew it had a limited amount of time now, and a limited amount of power to do anything.

 

It made one important decision. It knew it would not have the energy to complete its task.

 

But it could eliminate the one who had stopped it.

 

It leapt towards the EVA, wrapping its frame around it.

 

Shortly afterwards, before Shinji could even begin to try and focus past the pain…the Angel self-destructed.

 

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Shinji opened his eyes, finding a white ceiling above his head.

 

He wanted to move, wanted to comment on it, even wanted to try and curse at it, but his head was killing him. He could feel an IV in his arm, most likely feeding him whatever had returned his strength.

 

He slowly opened his eyes, trying to focus on the one thing he knew was there: the IV. It took several minutes for his eyes to regain their focus. Shit, they must have used sedatives on me. Damn old man, he must have wanted to run some tests and make certain I didn't sit up and skin him alive. I am NOT SOME DAMN LAB RAT!

 

But then the shame hit him, the shame he always felt when someone would discover his secret. Like any of them care. They're all worried I'm going to kill them, just like that bastard!

 

But then he realized something: his left side felt…warm. And his left arm was slightly numb.

 

He slowly turned to see a mop of blue hair situated on top of his shoulder. Below that he could make out the body of that Rei girl he had healed. From the way her aura was acting, she was asleep and dreaming, curled up against his body.

 

Well, he'd be damned if he interrupted her sleep.

 

He just wished he knew why she was sleeping next to him like this…in a hospital bed.

 

But he had more important things to think about than some weird girl asleep in his bed. He had to think about the battle he had survived.

 

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What happened?

 

“The Angel decided to try and take us out, along with itself.”

 

Are we dead?

 

“No, we survive. You survive.”

 

But you are injured. It hurt you very much. I should have been better. I was foolish.

 

“Do not blame yourself, child. I failed to mention how you would be affected when we took the unit into ourselves. For that, I am sorry. It was never my intention to cause you any pain. But like this, you will feel what I feel.”

 

Do you know why those things are attacking?

 

“A little. What I know boils down to that if they breach Central Dogma, all of humanity will end.”

 

Well, that doesn't help much.

 

“It is all that I know. I have chosen you to be my pilot. Will you help me protect humanity?”

 

That means I will have to work around…him. I want to kill him.

 

“This may be a goal for now. But you know how he thinks. Would you rather deal with the devil you know?”

 

Fine then, but at least tell me why seem so familiar to me.

 

“Rest now, child. I will explain when the time is right. For now, just call me…Reika.”

 

Reika…Wild Fire. It suits you.

 

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Shinji had finally dressed himself in his old clothes when Rei woke up. “You should be resting, Pilot Ikari.”

 

Shinji just shook his head, smelling his clothes and still detecting the lingering odor of the LCL. It smells too much like blood. “I'm fine, Rei. It'll take more than a false Angel self-destructing to kill me. And please, call me Shinji.”

 

He finished tying his shoes as Rei removed herself from the bed, smoothing out her clothes. He knew he wanted to ask her why she was so close to him, but knew she would tell when she was ready.

 

Shinji was uncertain why it had felt natural to him. He was even more uncertain when they left the room, his arm around her and her hugging his side.

 

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Misato was watching the road, trying not to stare at her new charge now in the back seat with Rei. It wasn't that she hated him. He had saved the lives of everyone involved.

 

But he was so much like them…so much like the ones who took her father away.

 

But even Rei had told her he was safe, that he would protect her. Hell, the girl was leaning against him now. For some reason, when Shinji had asked if they could give her a lift home, she was unable to say no.

 

Maybe that was why she allowed him to be placed with her.

 

Her ward was staring out the window from the back seat, oddly with Rei at his side, still holding him like a life raft.

 

Shinji was thinking of the battle. He had no idea of what had happened to Reika, only a feeling that she was alive. I was weak. That...that thing got me with a kamikaze attack that I should have avoided, pain or no pain. He turned slightly to see Rei in his vision. Why does she seem so close to me? Why is she so...so connected to me? Is it something my father did? Is she a second attempt at the hell he put me through?

 

All three were on their way after a quick stop at Rei's apartment. Shinji had invited her to join them for dinner and discuss her times with NERV, hoping for another perspective about his father's organization.

 

It was the fact she had used the Third Child's first name that worried Misato the most. Rei was always seen as a quiet soul. For her to be this close to anyone was abnormal.

 

Of course, her day got even worse.

 

They arrived at Rei's apartment to find it leaning over, an apparent casualty of the shock wave from the destruction of the Third Angel. “It appears I will need a new place to stay until I can be reassigned a new place to live.”

 

Misato made some calls, trying to see where they could house Rei, as well as acquire movers for her stuff not destroyed in the partial collapse of her apartment, and trying to see if repairs were possible or have her moved elsewhere.

 

By the time she turned back towards them, she saw Shinji leaping out of an open doorway, with several pieces of furniture strapped to his back, as well as several suitcases. “Shinji, what the hell are you doing! You could have been killed!” Oh yes, that would look good on her: allowing him to be killed while under her watch.

 

He simply scratched his head, smiling. “Well...um...Rei said she would have preferred her stuff to be moved with her...and Ritsuko said you had two extra rooms when she said I was to stay with you...so...”

 

Misato furrowed her brow. “So you took it upon yourself to go into a now condemned and dangerous place to get her clothing and furniture, carrying them all on your own, and risking your life. Oh and when were you planning on asking if she could stay with us?”

 

“Hey!” Shinji cried. “A building falling on me isn't going to kill me. I'd just go to full power and bust out. Besides, why couldn't she stay with us?” His face got teary-eyed, playing on everything he had seen in animes where the child got their way by nearly breaking down crying. “She...she has no where else to go. WAH! WHY DON'T YOU LIKE REI?”

 

Misato began to freak out, waving her hands. “No—no—no! I don't hate Rei; of course she can stay with us. I'll just have the movers arrive and drop her stuff at the apartment while we get some groceries for a party to celebrate the two of you moving in.”

 

Shinji smiled as the tears vanished. “Wow, Misato, that's offal kind of you.”

 

Rei bowed. “Thank you, Major Katsuragi. I will endeavor to not be a burden.”

 

Misato sighed heavily as she turned around, dialing the movers to hurry and deliver Rei's things to her apartment. She just hoped Shinji would at least take them all off his back first.

 

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“Misato, what exactly do you want for breakfast?”

 

She turned from pushing her buggy at the store, looking for her beer, when she heard Shinji call out. “Don't worry, I got us breakfast.”

 

He came to her looking disdainfully in the cart. “This is all instant food. I figured since you were putting up with me, I could at least cook you some meals.”

 

She smiled a little. “Sorry, but I only have instant. I don't have any pots or pans right now.”

 

“I have taken care of that.”

 

She turned to see Rei behind her, pushing a cart with a large amount of cookware. “Where did you find that?”

 

Rei tilted her head. “I believe it was Aisle 7.”

 

Misato began to rub her temples. “And how exactly were you planning on paying for that?”

 

“Shinji said not to worry, as he had the funds for it.”

 

Misato turned towards the boy, who was placing several large bottle of liquor in her cart; stuff even too strong for Misato on her worst days, as well as the very beer she had been looking for. “What?”

 

“How are you paying for this?”

 

“Well, I figured since my old man will have to be paying me, I figured I could afford to spend some of my college fund to set things up.”

 

Misato blinked. “And...how do you have a college fund?”

”Hey, I didn't spend my time without saving. Hell, I had some good stocks going back home, as well as seasonal businesses to keep myself in shape. Hell, I did field work, lawn mowing, pet walking, house sitting, baby sitting, farming, and electrical work. Come to think of it, I could probably afford Ivy League with what I put away.”

 

“And the liquor?”

 

“What, I can fight and die for humanity, but I can't get drunk?”

 

“Shinji, drinking will not help your piloting skills.” Rei was now standing beside him.

 

He just laughed. “Well, my metabolism is a little quick. Besides, I could burn it off in an instant if needed. It just...just helps me relax a little.” He handed Misato his ATM card. “Well, do we need anything else, besides what I need to make for breakfast? Rei, what do you prefer?”

 

“I do not like meat or animal products.”

 

Shinji scratched his chin. “Um, is it okay if I eat some?”

 

“I will not ask you to stop. I simply will not partake of any dishes containing animal products.”

 

“Oh, you're a vegan. Okay, I think I can make you something. I'll have to change the options for dinner tonight, though. Misato, what about you?”

 

She was already feeling the migraine approach. “Whatever is fine; just get some fish for Pen-Pen.”

 

He nodded and left to get more food, never even asking who Pen-Pen was.

 

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After making their way around the assorted boxes outside her door, Misato opened her apartment. “You'll have to forgive me; it might be a little...messy.”

 

Shinji's jaw dropped as Rei remained expressionless. This is a little messy! With a sigh, he pushed the two ladies back outside, after bringing in all of his and Rei's items. “Stay here, I'll clean it quickly.” Before Misato could complain, he shut the door.

 

She was about to start banging on the door, when the window on the side opened up. She looked on in amazement as trash bags began to fly out, landing inside an open dumpster that was not only ten floors down, but nearly one hundred meters away. Soon, the sounds of a vacuum cleaner were heard, startling Misato, as she had no idea she owned one.

 

Finally, after three minutes, Shinji opened the door, bowing to the two women. “Sorry for the delay, please come in. I am about to start making dinner.”

 

Rei went in and sat on a couch to wait for dinner, while Misato wondered through the apartment, looking at how clean and organized it was. Shit, I bet he'll expect me to help keep it this way! She wondered down the hall, spotting that each of the doors now had a label. She opened her room door, staring in amazement at how clean it was; even the bed sheets were folded and made properly. She looked into the bathroom, seeing that not only were her undergarments gone, but the porcelain and the tub were spotless. She looked into Shinji's and Rei's room, nearly loosing her balance as she saw that not only was each room clean, but Shinji had organized them. Who the fuck is he: Superman?

 

She staggered back into the main room, looking into the kitchen. “Um, Shinji...where are my bras and panties that I hung up in the bathroom.”

 

Without missing a beat as he was stirring something, he looked over the food he was preparing. “Your dresser, second drawer from the top, middle.”

 

She needed a beer, and that was when she heard the unmistakable sound of one opening, to find Shinji holding it for her. She took it and went into the front room, before sitting down. I...he...clean...cook... Misato was unable to form any coherent thoughts until Shinji informed them that dinner was ready.

 

She never did drink that beer.

 

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Misato had to admit that Shinji was a wonderful cook. Hell, even Rei's meal looked appetizing to the Major. When she brought up the task of deciding chores, he simply said to help when they could, and he would take care of all of it.

 

When Pen-Pen had returned from the bathroom, she had expected some weird questions from her new house guests.

 

Instead, all Shinji did was hand him a plate with several freshly cooked fish on it, a beer, and opened the door to his room.

 

Finally, he offered to let Rei shower first. She accepted and when the shower was heard running, he turned to Misato. “Um, is it okay if I let my wings out? They're beginning to itch.”

 

Misato simply waved for him to do so, already feeling a slight buzz from her fifth beer. She watched as he sighed, as the white wings she had seen several days before began to flow out of his back. “Wow.”

 

He smiled as the itching stopped. “If I keep them hidden for too long, they begin to get very...itchy.” He looked at her. “Misato, why are you upset with me?”

 

“I ain't upset with you, Shinji. It...it's just weird, okay.”

 

He looked to the side. “I ain't like those...things. I promised to protect you guys, and I'll do it. I ain't going to harm anyone. Well, maybe I'll harm Pops...a lot. But I won't harm anyone else.”

 

Misato released a sigh. “Shinji...I...I'll try. I mean, I know you're a nice kid. But those wings...and the things you can do...”

 

His eyes narrowed. “Blame my old man for the wings. And for the things I can do, anyone could do them with enough practice. Hell, since that egotistical bastard dropped me off and left me, I've been training in every style of combat out there. My adopted parents made certain I was never bored, never stopped learning.”

 

She looked up at him, balancing the now empty can on its bottom edge. “And how exactly did the Commander give you wings?”

 

Shinji just stared at his empty glass of water. “We all have demons, Misato. I...I just ain't ready to talk about mine, yet.”

 

She nodded at that, her own demons were not ready for the light either, so she would cut him some more slack.

 

“Excuse me?”

 

The two turned to see Rei with a towel wrapped around her waist and one over her shoulders, covering her breasts. “The bath is free for the next person.” She turned back towards Shinji, before walking over and touching his wings. Her voice was near a whisper as she spoke again. “They feel...nice.” After that, she left, leaving two confused people.

 

Shinji said the only thing he could think of. “Wow, nice tattoo.”

 

Misato blinked, turning back towards him. “Uh, what tattoo?”

 

He just smiled. “I would never have figured her for the type to get that.”

 

Seeing as she wasn't going to get any answers, she went to go ask Rei.

 

Shinji merely smiled, before getting up and heading to take a shower, his stuff already placed in there when he was cleaning it. I wonder how long before Misato realizes I just said that to get to use the bathroom next?

 

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Misato soaked in the tub, tempted to call Ritsuko and tell her how her day had gone, but decided against it. She was having trouble getting that image out of her head, seeing Unit 01 walk out of the blast, the armor falling to the sides.

 

That green soul-piercing eye...

 

The same eyes that Shinji looked at her with when the pulls him from the entry plug, before they faded back to their usual color.

 

He ripped the S2 unit from the Angel, he...he survived the encounter, smiling as I held him, saying the demon was dead. She shook her head. But he...he won't hurt me. He said he would protect us all.

 

Well, all except his father.

 

She sighed as she leaned her head back, looking at the ceiling. “Things are about to get more interesting.”

 

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Shinji lay on his back, his wings once again inside him. He knew that if need be, he would roll over in his sleep and let them out.

 

“Another unfamiliar ceiling. I seem to be seeing them more and more lately.

 

He turned as he heard his door open, spotting the figure of Rei enter his room, before shutting the door. She walked quietly across the floor, and slid under the covers, taking the same position she had done in the hospital. “Um, Rei, why are you in my bed?”

 

She didn't even look at him as she responded. “When I sleep near you, I dream. I...I like to dream.”

 

Well, that is innocent, except... “Rei, why are you naked?”

 

“I always sleep nude.” She stated each response without emotion. But she seemed to cuddle up to him a little more.

 

Shinji just shrugged as he tried to catch some sleep, putting away his thoughts of the day. He couldn't exactly ask her to change her habits. She seemed...a little more at peace near him, he had to admit. I'll get her a t-shirt and boxers tomorrow. Misato might get the wrong idea if this keeps up.

 

With that, the two pilots fell asleep.

 

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“Report.”

 

Dr. Ritsuko Akagi stood in Gendo's large office, her results in hand. “I ran a full analysis of the blood samples, as well as those of the feathers we found after he healed Rei. I found no significant differences between those samples and what we had on file, aside from what was expected as he went through puberty.”

 

Gendo's hands remained steepled. So, Adam's DNA cannot be found, but its influence is unmistakable. “How do you explain his...wings?”

 

She simple dropped her notes to her side. “I cannot. Even the wings show his base DNA pattern. What we are seeing is unknown.”

 

“Continue your research with what we have. I want definitive answers as to why my son can do what he can, as quickly as possible.”

 

“I understand.” She left, not bothering to wait to be dismissed. She knew when Gendo wanted to be alone, and that was the vibe she was picking off him now.

 

Gendo, however, was puzzling over things. Those drugs should have kept him out for a week. Instead, he woke up after three days, and the drugs no longer could affect him.

 

Then we have Rei's sudden interest in him. Is this a side effect from using Lilith? Does she sense Adam within the boy?

 

Gendo only had questions, questions which the Council and SEELE would want answers to.

 

He would have them. His work rested on that.

 

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Omake #1:

 

Rei: Pilot Ikari will be residing with myself.

Ritsuko: I don't believe that will be necessary Rei, I'm sure we can find somewhere for him to stay.

Rei: I believe that you misunderstood Doctor Akagi.

Rei walks towards the good doctor (snort) and slams a crowbar into Ritsuko's hip. Causing the bottle blond to collapse, seeing as a crushed pelvis doesn't support her weight very well. Also causing the bridge crew to reconsider preconceived notions of how quiet and harmless the First Children is.

Rei: I was inferring that Pilot Ikari is mine. I will not take lightly any attempts by yourself to interfere with "my scenario" let this be a lesson to you.

Somewhere a megalomaniac is seriously reconsidering his plans.

 

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Omake #2:

 

Misato was about to open Shinji's door to thank him for saving the city when she heard Rei's voice inside. Smiling, she decided to listen in.

 

“Are you certain, Rei?”

”Yes, Shinji. Though it does seem...bulky.”

 

What the hell are they doing in there?

 

“Remember, Rei, be gentle with it, and it'll always be there for you.”

 

“I know this, Shinji. This is just my first time doing something like this.”

 

OH MY GOD! THEY'RE HAVIN SEX! Misato was torn between letting the pilots enjoy life, or being responsible and stopping them.

 

“It's almost there, Rei.”

 

“Please hurry, Shinji. I do not wish to wait much longer.”

 

“Don't do it, you two!” Misato barged in, but her face dropped as she saw the two pilots sitting on the bed, wearing clothes.

 

A clicking sound brought everyone back to reality. Shinji spoke up, handing his SDAT to Rei. “There you go, it finished rewinding. Now you can listen to that song I told you about.” He turned to Misato. “What exactly shouldn't we be doing?”

 

“Nothing, just...forget it.” Misato slowly left the room and shut the door. I can't believe I thought they were having sex. Man, where's my mind at?

 

Shinji just scratched his head. “Man, what's her problem?” He shrugged as he turned back to Rei. “Why did you want to listen to that song anyway?”

 

Rei simply put the headphones on her ears. “I wish to listen to music as I have sex, now disrobe, Shinji. I will not wait any longer.”

 

“Okay, Rei.”

 

“That is Mistress Rei to you, Slave.”

 

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Omake #3:

 

"Hey, I didn't spend my time without saving.  Hell, I had some good stocks going back home, as well as seasonal businesses to keep myself in shape.  Hell, I did field work, lawn mowing, pet walking, house sitting, baby sitting, farming, and electrical work.  Come to think of it, I could probably afford Ivy League with what I put away.”

 

"And the liquor?”

 

"If you are both sober, you will say no to my advances," Rei answered in an even voice.

 

“Who said I'd resist?” asked Shinji, trying to sound debonair.

 

“The alcohol is to insure you are not a minuteman, like Dr. Akagi says your father is like. The Klondike bars are for Misato.”

 

The finally snapped Misato out of her stupor at Rei's earlier comment. “And how would a Klondike bar help in any advances towards me?”

 

Rei turned towards her. “Pen-Pen said you would do anything for a Klondike bar. I plan to test that theory tonight.”

 

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"FIND HER!" Gendo bellowed as the techs ran around the room. Rei Ayamani was missing it seemed she had failed to show up earlier that day for a synch test. Gendo was miffed at that.

Where the hell did she disappear too?

Misato was racing back to her apartment. One thought on her mind. Maybe Shinji knows where she is. They have been getting closer to each other.

She arrived home to hear a familiar voice scream out loud from Shinji's room. She absently noted Pen-Pen was wearing ear muffs and drinking a beer as she knocked Shinji's door open with her gun drawn.

Misato promptly passed out from a nosebleed at the site before her. Rei was currently “riding” Shinji; who apparently was currently passed out. The girl looked at the purple haired woman and snorted. "Knock next time"

 

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