evafic.txt

The cycle begins again....

The year 2015.....The last angel has been destroyed. The instrumentality project has failed. The earth sighs. The citadel of Tokyo-3 is being reborn and with it the return of friends,commarades and enemies. There is hope and there is darkness. New secrets,new lies,and experiences await the rebirth...

Shinji Ikari sat uncomfortably in the hard,cold hospital chair. He turned his gaze towards the catatonic Asuka. 'Please wake up' he silently prayed. He slumped back in the chair listening to the heart monitor's steady pace. He stod up. "Goodbye Asuka,I'll be back tommorow" he walked away,images of her flashing in his mind. He slowly walked home. "I'm home" he called as he entered the apartment. "Misato?" he asked as he looked around.'She must still be at work' he thought as he finally sat down.'Alone again'

Rei Ayanami sat on the bed in her small apartment staring out the window. Her mind seemed void of thought. She closed her eyes. 'Why are you here?' a voice echoed in her head 'What is your purpose?' it asked "I don't know" she answered....

The next day Shinji awoke to an empty apartment.He dressed and walked to school. 'Asuka' he thought as he entered the classroom. He sat at his desk,his mind lost in a sea of images and memories.He barely noticed that his instructor had come in. "All rise" Hikari said and the class rose in respect. "Good morning" he said "Today I have an announcement to make,you have a new classmate..."

In the central part of NERV,Misato was reading the reports on the last harmonics test. 'Damn' she thought as she finished the last one.'This is a waste of my time' she thought as she gently bit the end of her pen and sighs. The door opens and Ritsuko comes in with yet another piece of paper. "I've got some news for you" she says
"Not another piece of paper,I've seen enough today." she says exasperated
"Rough night huh?" she asks
"You could say that again" she replies
"Well this may just what you need" she says handing the paper to Misato
Misato's eyes widened. "Is this?" she asks
"Yes....." Ritsuko says

"A new classmate" Touji whispers "just what we need,fresh meat,huh Shinji?"
Shinji ignored him.
The door opens and in walks a girl like he has ever seen. Her skin was the color of coffee with cream and her eyes,a deep violet. As she walked,dark brown hair slid across her shoulders. She stood next to the teacher,her expression one of indifference. "Please introduce yourself" he says
"Yes, sir" she said quietly "My name is Tori Candley Karimeta. I am an overseas student from the United States. Its a pleasure to meet you." she said in Japanese
"Woah Shinji,she's a babe" Touji whispers
"Thank you for that introduction,now lets get you a seat,ah yes. There is an empty seat behind Ayanami. Ayanami please raise your hand." The albino girl's hand rose.
"Thank you sir" Tori replies. She walks over to the desk and sits down,her gaze directed towards the front of the room.
"Shinji you're staring" Kensuke says with a grin
"Shut up" he whispers back. He glanced back at Tori,she seemed lost in thought staring out the window. She turned her head,her hair shone red in the sunlight. 'She is different,I know it' he thinks

Later that day,Shinji left school to see Asuka at the medical center when he heard footsteps following him. It was Tori. He could feel his cheeks blush. "Ms.Karimeta,nice to meet you. I'm Shinji Ikari"
"Mr.Ikari-" she started
"C-Can I do anything for you? Do yo need help getting anywhere?" he said interupting her.
"No,thank you. I wanted to tell you that your fly is open" she said to him and walks away.
He looked down,sure enough it was open. He zipped it as the other kids laughed. He started to catch up with her and saw her get in a car driven by a man with raven hair.
'Asuka,I have to see her today' he started on his way when his phone rang.
"Shinji,its Misato,come to HQ immediately,we have new developments" she says
"Yes ma'am"
She hangs up."Are you sure this is a good idea?" she asks Ritsuko
"At this stage,we don't know. There are so many variables to be incorporated"
"We'll just face them one day at a time." As the words fell from her lips her gaze was directed towards a new Eva. "One at a time"

Shinji rushed to headquarters,Rei was arrving just as he was.
"Hello Rei"
She didn't reply.
They rode the escalator in silence.
Misato met them at the bottom. "Come with me" she says
"Misato,what is the emergency?" Shinji asks
"We need you to see something"
She led them to the cage.
"A-a new Eva" he said stuttering
"It would appear so" Rei commented
"So these are the Eva pilots" a voice said
"This is Taylor Johnson,escort for the Eva" Miasto says as the raven haired man comes up to them
"Pleased to meet you" he said smiling
"If there is an Eva,who is the designated pilot?" Rei asks
"Ah,here she comes" he says
Shinji's eyes widen while Rei remains sullen
"This is Tori Candley Karimeta,designated of Eva unit 06,the sixth child"
'The eyes,I don't like them' Tori thought as she looked at the floor.She summed up her courage. "Please to meet yo Ayanami,Ikari"
There is silence.
"What a lively bunch"Taylor adds
"Can I go now?" Shinji asks
"You may go,you too Rei" Misato says
"Yes ma'am"
They leave.
'Her,an Eva pilot? Have they replaced Asuka permenantly? No,would my father do that?'

"Its time for the tests" Misato says
"Yes ma'am" she replies
"Get suited up,we'll be here for a while"
"Yes ma'am" she replies as she leaves for the locker room
'Ah, the quiet,I love it' she thinks as he presses the switch on the left wrist of her plug suit. The green material conforms to her body shape. She walked out.
"I'm ready ma'am"
"Good,we'll do a harmonics test"
"Yes ma'am"

"Are sure this is wise?" the sub-commander asks as they watch from the monitors
"We've got now choice,with Unit 02's pilot out of action,we need another"
"But her history....." Fuyutsuki says
"That is none of your concern,she'll do fine" Gendo replies

Inside the plug, Tori's mid focused in the Eva,she could feel it within her.
"How's she doing?"Misato asks
"Quite well" Risuko replies
"Well at least we know our time and money weren't wasted" Taylor added
"Has she been assigned quarters?" Misato asks
"Yes,the same building as Ayanami,you know its been remodeled. Her place is about 4 doors down,but it won't be ready until tommorow." Ritsuko says
"She'll stay with me tonight" Misato says
"She'll be in good hands" Ritsuko says sarcasticaly
"I'm almost afraid to leave her" he says trailing off. Memories flashed in his mind,the dark figure pushing her away.'She's so fragile'

Seele: Can it be?
Seele: This may be fruitful
Seele: The consequences....
Kilh: It will run its course

On the drive home Misato took Tori to the grocery."Would you like anything?" 'nothing too expensive'
"I'm not hungry"
"You sure?"
"Yes ma'am" she replies looking at the ground
"You're a strange kid."
"Yes ma'am"
They drive in silence to the apartment building. Once inside the apartment Misato shows her to Asuka's old room. "Will this be enough? I know you must be used to American beds but-" she starts
"It will be fine,thank you ma'am" she says cutting her off. She enters the room and shuts the door
"Strange kid" she whispers

In her hospital bed Asuka stirred. 'Mother'
'No child'
'Mother'
'NO'
'Don't you love me?'
Silence...
'Answer me!'
More silence....
"Ungh...."her voice says weakly
"Asuka.."Shinji gasps
Her gripped her hand. "Asuka please wake up"
"Dumkoph" she muttered. She slowly blinks her eyes."Sh-Shinji"
"I'm here" he says softly
"Where am I?"
"Shhh-your safe now" He started to cry."Asuka" he whispered in the darkness

"Tori" Misato called
"Yes ma'am?"
"Would you like some tea?"
"Yes please ma'am" She walked slowly from the room,leaving her sketches on the floor. She came to the kitchen.
"Sit down,lets talk"
"Yes ma'am"
"Is that all you can say?" she asks teasing her
"No ma'am"
She placed a cup in front of her. She tentively takes a sip. 'I can't stand it,all the attention. The kindness.'
"So Tori,tell me about yourself"
"You have read my file,that is all that you need to know"
'Damn,another smart mouth'
Tori takes another sip. "Thank you for the tea"
"You're welcome" she replies taking a chug of beer
They drink in silence
"Tori?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"I peeked in your room,you like to draw?"
"Yes ma'am"
"You've doing it long?"
"As long as can I remember"
She quickly finishes her tea. "Thank you again ma'am" She retreats to the her room.
"Strange kid"

Rei lay in her bath wondering,'This child' she remembered eyes 'I feel connected to her.Why?'

"Asuka,you're alive"
"What are you? Stupid? Of course I'm alive" she snaps
"I came to see you everyday"
"Shinji,I'm Asuka Langley Soryu. I pull through anything. I don't need a weakling like you watching over me. Sheest!"
"Same old Asuka" he laughs
"So tell me Third Child,whats been going on?"
"I embarrased myself"
"What else is new?"
"There is something....."
"What? Spit it out!" she says angrily
"A new Eva....and a new pilot"
"WHAT!?"

Seele: Are you sure this is wise?
Seele: This could be promising
Seele: The risks are tremendous
Seele: Is it aware?
Seele:No
Kilh: In due time,in due time

To Be Continued........