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Notes: To my readers I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read my work. This is my first ever attempt at writing a fanfiction story and as far as I know I'm not an especially gifted writer so please don't judge my writing too harshly as I'm new to all this. I enjoy reading fanfics and I finally felt like writing my own. Constructive criticism is appreciated as is advice on writing fiction in general. This story is the result of my desire to explore the fictional world of Evangelion and explore how the much the introduction of new original characters would change the plot and course of the story. EVA fanfics have always been my favorite as NGE's characters have so much depth and character to explore that many other series' characters lack. This story features plenty of original characters whose introduction will impact the characters, plot, and world of NGE in significant and what I hope to be interesting ways. This story will focus on original characters almost as much if not more than the shows existing characters, though don't worry you'll be seeing plenty of Shinji, Misato, Asuka and others. My goal is to create my own unique fictional offshoot of EVA whose world my readers will enjoy spending time in. I really hope you enjoy the story and please review to let me know you're out there and
hopefully help me make each chapter better than the previous one!

Edit- Changed Roy's last name to Mara. Wasn't liking the sound of Gathers. Much happier with the new name!

*******Warning! This series is rated M because it will feature adult situations and themes. Some chapters will likely include some lime scenes if appropriate to flesh out characters and their relationships. After all sex is an important aspect of the human experience and motivates and affects people greatly. That being said this story will contain no lemons so if you are looking for a fic like that prepare to be disappointed.************

This episode takes place between the events of Episode 2 and Episode 3 of the TV series.

Prologue: Welcome To Tokyo-3 Sensei!

Tokyo-3 First Municipal Middle School

September 9th 2015, one week after the 3rd Angel Sachiel's attack and defeat…

Bright morning sunshine floods the principal's office of Tokyo-3's First Municipal Middle School through its wide open windows. At the moment Principal Enshirou, a wiry man of fifty with a full head of rapidly graying hair, sits rigidly in the rich leather arm chair behind his noticeably more modest desk. His piercing gaze is locked onto the younger man seated across from him, taking in and assessing what he sees. The room is silent save for the faint whirring of his office's ceiling fan as Enshirou takes mental notes about the middle school's newest English teacher. White…very white… pale even...blue eyes…...longish brown pulled back into a very short ponytail in the back…...about 1.75 meters tall…...thin…especially for a foreigner…..three piece suit…he even has a pocket watch…all in all a professional appearance even with the dubious haircut. Once his quick mental assessment is complete Enshirou's posture relaxes slightly.

"Let me be the first to welcome you to the faculty Tokyo-3 First Municipal Middle School Mara-san. I wish it could have occurred under happier circumstances but we are glad to have you," says Enshirou in a friendly tone. Not like I had much choice though, not many teachers are looking to relocate to city that could be under attack from God knows what at any moment.

"Thank you Principal Enshirou," replies Roy Mara with a small smile. "I was sorry to hear about Nakamitsu Sensei's passing. From what I was told he passed away in some kind of tragic accident. Something about an emergency shelter collapse…"

"Yes. Yes. Terrible business really. The shelter ceiling collapsed unexpectedly and Nakamitsu sensei died trying to shield some young elementary school students from the debris. Because of his bravery all the students in the shelter survived, though one young girl is still in critical condition at the hospital. The city government posthumously awarded Nakamitsu with a public commendation for bravery and there's even talk of renaming some part of the school to honor his memory. But I think that's enough talk about that. Let's move on to you shall we. I've been looking over your resume and it's quite impressive," said Enshirou before taking a momentary pause to grab and open the manila folder that had been laying on his desk.

Open folder in hand he continued on. "Roy Mara. Born in the United States of America in 1988 in the state of Pennsylvania. You attended college at UC Berkley and graduated with a degree in Japanese Studies at age 21. Served as an Assistant Language Teacher of English in Kumamoto Prefecture for the next three years as a part of the JET Program. Apparently you were skilled enough to land a permanent job as a full English teacher at a public middle school in Kagoshima Prefecture before your visa expired. You taught there for the past three years with nothing but positive performance reviews. Your Japanese language and writing skills are rated as fluent. Is that all correct?"

"It is."

The folder in his hand confirmed that the man sitting before him was twenty-seven years old, yet with his youthful almost boyish features and thin physique Enshirou would have pegged the man as much closer to twenty than he was to thirty. "It also says here that at your last two schools you helped supervise the judo and kendo teams. Do you have a black belt in either?"

"I'm afraid I don't. My black belt is in Jujutsu. It's similar enough to judo and I was trained in sword techniques so I was able to help assist with both clubs when I was able to."

"Well we don't have a kendo team here. But if you're interested, I imagine Kimura sensei and Mori sensei mind having some extra help with the judo club." That is if enough of the members don't move away from the city with their families because of that damn attack.

"I'll be sure to look into it once I've gotten settled." Replied Roy with what appeared to be genuine interest.

"Well you'll be teaching all the third year's English classes and most of the second years' classes as well. That should be no problem for you. According to your file you're more than capable to teach high school level English, more so than most of the native born teachers in the municipality."

"You flatter me too much Principal. Have you decided when I will begin teaching?"

"Tomorrow. Today we'll get you situated at your desk and give you a tour of the school. I'll have one of the office secretaries get you Nakamitsu's lesson plans. For the next couple of weeks you can continue where he left off while you write up your own. The third years are preparing for their high school entrance exams so keep that in mind while your drawing up your lesson plans for them. As for the second years, you'll have a bit more freedom when designing their lessons."

"I'll have my lesson plans done by next week Principal. Is that all?..." replied Roy, his words trailing off as he prepared to get up and exit the office.

"Actually there's one last thing. It's about class 2-A…" Enshirou shifted uneasily in his chair ever so slightly, a motion that proud bearing seemed unaccustomed to, before continuing on. As he continued he continued cautiously, picking his words with care. "You see that class is…special. Two of the children in that class are…involved in a confidential study at NERV Headquarters. Accordingly any and all of their absences from school are to not only be tolerated but accepted as valid without question. They are not to be penalized for the lateness of their missed assignments though you're to grade their quality no different from that of your other students. Also you are not to inquire with the students about the nature of their involvement and activities at NERV. Do I make myself clear Gathers sensei?" finishes the principal icily, his tone making clear that dissent or further questions would not be tolerated. NERV will be up my ass if any of my teachers starts causing problems with the Children, least of all an English teacher.

"As crystal, Principal Enshirou," replies Roy quickly and without hesitation as he rises from his seat, one hand extended out towards the principle.

"Very good. At the moment both of those students are not at school so you'll get a chance to settle in before they attend one of your lessons," replies Enshirou with a small somber smile, at least pretending to be pleased with Roy's answer. Rising up from his own seat, the principal takes the young teacher's offered hand and gives it a quick, firm shake. "Head out to the office and one of the secretaries will get Nakamitsu sensei's lesson plans for you and arrange a tour of the school for you. And once again, welcome to Tokyo-3 First Municipal Middle School Mara sensei."