Disclaimer: I do not own evangelion or any character which is created for it. All author created characters are mine. Evangelion belongs to its respective owners. This fic is merely for entainment purposes and not profit. BTW , This is my first dark fic & story; all comments & constructive critism can be directed to heero1989@hotmail.com.
Paths & Choices
Chapter 1 : Unknown Destination
Eveing had begun cast its pitch black cover over the horizon and the pinnacle of the human spirit; Toyko-3. The sun was leaving its place to allow night to bestow silence. The stars were faintly visible in the sky , making the skies a bit pleasant from the depair darkness which will soon to come. The high movable sky scrappers of the city lit the artificial exsistence to ward off the darkness. But try as they might , they were none the less engulfed by the abyss.
~~~~~~~
Shinji Ikari, The Infamous Pilot of EVA Unit 1, the killer of Angels (despite what Asuka says), returned home from the stressful life called school. Being 'persuaded' (read death threats) by Asuka to clean the apartment & make her lunch in the early hours of the morning , Shinji was left lunch-less. Stomach growling , Shinji prepared a small snack for himself.
Shinji ate in silence as he observed his living surroundings which he lived in the past ten months. His eyes landing on the beer can littered area of Pen Pen's door, he guessed that the water fowl was probably still in the hangover which was incurred by draining 5 Yebisu cans of their stock.
It would take a while for Asuka to come home , he thought idly ; his eyes seeing the small yellow note on the fridge delcaring death threats if "Baka Shinji" entered her room.
As there was nothing to do , the being known as Shinji Ikari comtemplated on his current reason of exsistence.
Of course , life had been relatively peaceful as the unknown aliens called Angels ceased to bother them for some unexplained reason. He relished the change of pace. He thought he could live a normal quiet life with the passage of time. Asuka and Ayanami's reactions to this was upmost rage & disappointment and cool indifference. He somehow could not shake off the feeling that his life was going to change.
He didn't know how ironic his statment was.
~~~~~~~
" Beer after dinner is GREAT!"
Misato was obiviously drinking. Again.
"BAKA!! GO CLEAN THE DISHES !!! BAKA HENTAI!"
Asuka was venting hate and rage at him. Again.
As with traitional Shinji-like behavoir , he obeyed without grudge nor hate. Again.
No matter what he do to please her, she still would not value his kindness.
Shinji immediately went to the kitchen without delay with these thoughts , in fear that he may suffer for no reason at the hands the 'demon' which Touji & Kensuke dubbed as Asuka's pet name; of course they suffered reprisals when they uttered it while she was in ear shot . With his experience at doing domestic jobs , Shinji washed the dishes with relative ease. Drained from the day , he quietly excused himself to his room. Not that any of his room mates noticed though.
Shinji was unusually tired. He felt that the nagging feeling in his mind increasing ten fold with every passing second , but with every second his sense of reasoning was fading. Every fibre of his body screamed for him to fall on the bed ,every nerve and muscule ready to rest
from tension.
Shinji was really unaware when his head hit the pillow.
But sleep would not be his tonight.
~~~~~~
Shinji stirred , opening his eyes in an effort to eye his surroundings. The room he was in was.... ,in his opinion,... primitive. One would come to that conclusion pretty quickly as there were candles lighting the room instead of electric lights. A book shelve containing various books in strange languages, was placed at the end of the table he was currently sitting in front of. There seemed to be no exit as the stone walls gave restrictions but not a way out.
Seeing no way to pass time , he grabbed the most understandable book and flipped a page and began reading.
And with the shifts of time , one by one , they fell. And so the Order of The Passing was reduced to nothing more than a fading memory , forgotten by all. Only one survived the tragedy; His name was Araezl. Kingdoms of the Dreams sought to bind the last remaining being who controls life and death to their will but alas for he has only brought death and destruction to their lands. What lies in peace, must not awake .
Shinji frowned. He felt the phrase was strangely familiar , but he could not place his finger on it. But his thoughts were cut short as he felt that he was not alone in the small room.
" I once didn't know that means too , just like you , Shinji Ikari." Shinji was startled, it was as if the voice knew of what went through his mind. Instinctively he turned his body to face the voice. He felt that proper greeting was not due in this mysterious place. " Who are you ?"
Dressed in black or what seemed like grey robes as the lighting was dim , the man had whitish blonde locks falling from his face. His face was chisled with youth and maturity but there were a few lines which spoke otherwise. But his His eyes were of emerald green , piercing through layers but presents no real threat. His lips ,now in a smile already gives a good impression.
" I am known by many names , but you can call me Sargaus." He bowed , displaying a hint of mockery. " I am here to offer you a choice , wheather you take it or not , depends on you."
"What do you want from me?" Apparently , Shinji noticed that he had been rather rude to someone he has barely known for some strange reason. "Umm....."
"Its Ok , my presence often do that to livin-" Sargaus immediately stopped after he noticed his slip. He had not intended to let his status known so early.
Shinji can't really help thinking that he would die. The fact that he would standing in front of Death itself didn't really calm him.
"You catch on pretty fast....for a mortal." He paused for a moment as if rerading his thoughts. He motioned toward the seats and table. " Anyway lets get comfortable before continuing."
Shinji observed him , for a moment , before moving on to his own seat. He knew what ever the man before him had to offer came at a price. He also noticed that the spirit had a previously- not-around wine glass.
"I want you to be my sucessor. Clean and simple. No strings attached."
Shinji was confused to put it simply. Never in his life had anybody offered him anything but pain and suffering , so he was interested. " What do you mean?"
Sargaus sighed, fiddling with the wine glass with motion, before continuing. " I want you to become Death, the Grim Reaper or Shinigami for your better understanding."
"But...but...." Even a dream can't stop Shinji from being himeself. "....Why me?" Logic slipped him when he was trying find a reason as to why this man...no..being was offering him a chance to become a real infamous myth toward all living man. "Can't you find someone else for it?"
Sargaus merely sipped his wine.
"You are the first candiate for the job and...." He paused as to allow his senses to enjoy the taste. "Besides, your soul & will are both pure and unrestrained ; willing to follow and yet do what is right." Sargarus sipped his wine glass. " Perfectly suited for the job." He saw the uncertainty in Shinji eyes and proceeded to assure him. " Fear not , it will neither turn you into a souless being , living on hate and revenge nor I am a mindless demon from Hell." Oliviously , Shinji was not really any less skeptical about the offer than he was just a few moments ago.
Shinji found himself speechless , he knew he couldn't take the job. He had no desire to end life but he knew the job was what he was searching for ; a chance to end other people's suffering. But outside , he seemed almost petrified.
" There is no need to answer now ,young one..." Sargaus turned to leave. " I will come again to get your answer in three days time."
Before Shinji could even open his mouth , Sargaus contiuned. " On the third day , you will feel light and faint but do not worry , it is just a preparation if you decide to accept my offer, if not , then the spell will wear off in time."
Within a moment of a second , the being known as Sargaus , disappeared from sight.
Shinji didn't have any time to contemplate on what had transpired , as his vision blurred.
~~~~~~
"WAKE UP , BAKA!!!" The familar voice of a certainly annoying red head rang through his head. " AND MAKE ME MY BREAKFAST!!!"
Though disgruntled by Asuka's rude "awakening" , he still remembered the deal the shadowy character had offered him.
Yes , he would think about it. Later.
TBC
Finally , its done!! A quick author's note, I plan to make this a bit darker for evangelion is at its best with angst. All comments can be sent to heero1989@hotmail.com. Plz review if you like the story! Thanks!
Paths & Choices
Chapter 1 : Unknown Destination
Eveing had begun cast its pitch black cover over the horizon and the pinnacle of the human spirit; Toyko-3. The sun was leaving its place to allow night to bestow silence. The stars were faintly visible in the sky , making the skies a bit pleasant from the depair darkness which will soon to come. The high movable sky scrappers of the city lit the artificial exsistence to ward off the darkness. But try as they might , they were none the less engulfed by the abyss.
~~~~~~~
Shinji Ikari, The Infamous Pilot of EVA Unit 1, the killer of Angels (despite what Asuka says), returned home from the stressful life called school. Being 'persuaded' (read death threats) by Asuka to clean the apartment & make her lunch in the early hours of the morning , Shinji was left lunch-less. Stomach growling , Shinji prepared a small snack for himself.
Shinji ate in silence as he observed his living surroundings which he lived in the past ten months. His eyes landing on the beer can littered area of Pen Pen's door, he guessed that the water fowl was probably still in the hangover which was incurred by draining 5 Yebisu cans of their stock.
It would take a while for Asuka to come home , he thought idly ; his eyes seeing the small yellow note on the fridge delcaring death threats if "Baka Shinji" entered her room.
As there was nothing to do , the being known as Shinji Ikari comtemplated on his current reason of exsistence.
Of course , life had been relatively peaceful as the unknown aliens called Angels ceased to bother them for some unexplained reason. He relished the change of pace. He thought he could live a normal quiet life with the passage of time. Asuka and Ayanami's reactions to this was upmost rage & disappointment and cool indifference. He somehow could not shake off the feeling that his life was going to change.
He didn't know how ironic his statment was.
~~~~~~~
" Beer after dinner is GREAT!"
Misato was obiviously drinking. Again.
"BAKA!! GO CLEAN THE DISHES !!! BAKA HENTAI!"
Asuka was venting hate and rage at him. Again.
As with traitional Shinji-like behavoir , he obeyed without grudge nor hate. Again.
No matter what he do to please her, she still would not value his kindness.
Shinji immediately went to the kitchen without delay with these thoughts , in fear that he may suffer for no reason at the hands the 'demon' which Touji & Kensuke dubbed as Asuka's pet name; of course they suffered reprisals when they uttered it while she was in ear shot . With his experience at doing domestic jobs , Shinji washed the dishes with relative ease. Drained from the day , he quietly excused himself to his room. Not that any of his room mates noticed though.
Shinji was unusually tired. He felt that the nagging feeling in his mind increasing ten fold with every passing second , but with every second his sense of reasoning was fading. Every fibre of his body screamed for him to fall on the bed ,every nerve and muscule ready to rest
from tension.
Shinji was really unaware when his head hit the pillow.
But sleep would not be his tonight.
~~~~~~
Shinji stirred , opening his eyes in an effort to eye his surroundings. The room he was in was.... ,in his opinion,... primitive. One would come to that conclusion pretty quickly as there were candles lighting the room instead of electric lights. A book shelve containing various books in strange languages, was placed at the end of the table he was currently sitting in front of. There seemed to be no exit as the stone walls gave restrictions but not a way out.
Seeing no way to pass time , he grabbed the most understandable book and flipped a page and began reading.
And with the shifts of time , one by one , they fell. And so the Order of The Passing was reduced to nothing more than a fading memory , forgotten by all. Only one survived the tragedy; His name was Araezl. Kingdoms of the Dreams sought to bind the last remaining being who controls life and death to their will but alas for he has only brought death and destruction to their lands. What lies in peace, must not awake .
Shinji frowned. He felt the phrase was strangely familiar , but he could not place his finger on it. But his thoughts were cut short as he felt that he was not alone in the small room.
" I once didn't know that means too , just like you , Shinji Ikari." Shinji was startled, it was as if the voice knew of what went through his mind. Instinctively he turned his body to face the voice. He felt that proper greeting was not due in this mysterious place. " Who are you ?"
Dressed in black or what seemed like grey robes as the lighting was dim , the man had whitish blonde locks falling from his face. His face was chisled with youth and maturity but there were a few lines which spoke otherwise. But his His eyes were of emerald green , piercing through layers but presents no real threat. His lips ,now in a smile already gives a good impression.
" I am known by many names , but you can call me Sargaus." He bowed , displaying a hint of mockery. " I am here to offer you a choice , wheather you take it or not , depends on you."
"What do you want from me?" Apparently , Shinji noticed that he had been rather rude to someone he has barely known for some strange reason. "Umm....."
"Its Ok , my presence often do that to livin-" Sargaus immediately stopped after he noticed his slip. He had not intended to let his status known so early.
Shinji can't really help thinking that he would die. The fact that he would standing in front of Death itself didn't really calm him.
"You catch on pretty fast....for a mortal." He paused for a moment as if rerading his thoughts. He motioned toward the seats and table. " Anyway lets get comfortable before continuing."
Shinji observed him , for a moment , before moving on to his own seat. He knew what ever the man before him had to offer came at a price. He also noticed that the spirit had a previously- not-around wine glass.
"I want you to be my sucessor. Clean and simple. No strings attached."
Shinji was confused to put it simply. Never in his life had anybody offered him anything but pain and suffering , so he was interested. " What do you mean?"
Sargaus sighed, fiddling with the wine glass with motion, before continuing. " I want you to become Death, the Grim Reaper or Shinigami for your better understanding."
"But...but...." Even a dream can't stop Shinji from being himeself. "....Why me?" Logic slipped him when he was trying find a reason as to why this man...no..being was offering him a chance to become a real infamous myth toward all living man. "Can't you find someone else for it?"
Sargaus merely sipped his wine.
"You are the first candiate for the job and...." He paused as to allow his senses to enjoy the taste. "Besides, your soul & will are both pure and unrestrained ; willing to follow and yet do what is right." Sargarus sipped his wine glass. " Perfectly suited for the job." He saw the uncertainty in Shinji eyes and proceeded to assure him. " Fear not , it will neither turn you into a souless being , living on hate and revenge nor I am a mindless demon from Hell." Oliviously , Shinji was not really any less skeptical about the offer than he was just a few moments ago.
Shinji found himself speechless , he knew he couldn't take the job. He had no desire to end life but he knew the job was what he was searching for ; a chance to end other people's suffering. But outside , he seemed almost petrified.
" There is no need to answer now ,young one..." Sargaus turned to leave. " I will come again to get your answer in three days time."
Before Shinji could even open his mouth , Sargaus contiuned. " On the third day , you will feel light and faint but do not worry , it is just a preparation if you decide to accept my offer, if not , then the spell will wear off in time."
Within a moment of a second , the being known as Sargaus , disappeared from sight.
Shinji didn't have any time to contemplate on what had transpired , as his vision blurred.
~~~~~~
"WAKE UP , BAKA!!!" The familar voice of a certainly annoying red head rang through his head. " AND MAKE ME MY BREAKFAST!!!"
Though disgruntled by Asuka's rude "awakening" , he still remembered the deal the shadowy character had offered him.
Yes , he would think about it. Later.
TBC
Finally , its done!! A quick author's note, I plan to make this a bit darker for evangelion is at its best with angst. All comments can be sent to heero1989@hotmail.com. Plz review if you like the story! Thanks!