Disclaimer: I do not own Eva. All copyrights belong Gainax and Anno. I am doing this for fun. Don't sue me, Please.

Authors notes: this is my first fanfic. It is set after episode 24 and third impact never occurred. I hope you enjoy this. The 7 eyes mask presents.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Evil of Minds.

"Third impact had been a dream" that's what Shinji had been told when he woke up in the hospital a week after the 17th Angel had attacked.

'I am Shinji, a spineless murderer who is used as a tool by Nerv. I hurt everyone I meet and I can't stand up for myself.' These were Shinji's thoughts every night since then. 'I hate baths; my worst memories always come back in the bath. Why doesn't anyone love me?'

Misato had been working more than usual and was rarely home. Auska was still in a coma and had shown little signs of progress. Rei had detached even more after his father had abandoned her. Shinji couldn't talk to after Dr. Akagi had shown him and Misato the truth about Rei and the Eva's. He just couldn't bring himself to speak to her.

His father, Gendo Ikari, hadn't spoken a word with him since the last angel had been destroyed. The man it seems had completely forgotten him, and everyone else for that matter.

Shinji's friends had moved away after the 16th angel had been destroyed and took the whole mountainside with it. Hikari and Kensuke had moved away to Tokyo-2. Toji was still in the hospital, Shinji hadn't visited him since the incident involving Unit 3 and the 13th angel had occurred. He blamed himself for ruining Toji's life.

When Shinji finished his bath he dried off and headed for his room. He saw the hall light was still on meaning his guardian had not returned. Misato never called home to say she would be late; Shinji didn't mind since being her coming home late had become part their routine.

Misato was still depressed over Kaji's death and Auska's breakdown. Even when she had been in a good mood all day, she would still cry herself to sleep calling herself a failure as a guardian and as a lover.

'My room', he thought,' a reflection of my soul, empty, devoid of feelings and life.' Shinji only felt peace in his room. It was his shell from reality and pain, though it was always boring and dull.

Shinji put on his pajamas that consisted of a white T-shirt and black shorts. He headed for his bed and got in the covers.

'No need to set the Alarm, I've got nothing to do tomorrow.' Since most of the population had moved away, the schools had been closed until further notice. 'Maybe I should visit Auska again.'

Auska had been in a coma ever since she had tried to commit suicide. Shinji had made it a habit to visit her nearly every day. Shinji Honestly hated not having her around even if all she did was hurt and tease him. She had more energy than he ever did when they met, one of the many things Shinji admired about her. But now she had no energy, no life in her; all that was left was an empty shell.

Shinji's worries were taken away as he lulled into sleep

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High above the clouds, a dark plane carries a giant mechanical monster. On board however was a human shaped animal. He stares out the window wishing to fly but his hands are tied, literally.

A man was dressed in a black suit with the Nerv logo on his chest. He stares at the animal as it stares out the window. The lights were shut off for a moment, replaced by the dim red emergency lights.

The animal scared him as the shadows created by the emergency lights presented a murderous look on his face. It was like a demon, a sunken face, sharp teeth and eyes that held the fires of Hell back. A pure look of hunger was on his face, like he was about to attack him at any moment.

But as the normal lights retuned, the demon disappeared, instead replaced by the human that was there before.

His staring is ended as the animal calls out to him. "Are we there yet?"

The man in black thinks of it as a strange question for a dangerous man to ask. "We have just passed the Bering Sea, and are currently in international air space. Our ETA is 1900 hours, or Seven O'clock Japanese standard time."

The boy looked up with a look of surprise and disgust. "You mean I'm stuck in this can for another Twelve hours!"

"Yes, this is a much safer route than being bombarded by missiles from Korea."

"I quote the American's Foreign Policy, Bring' em on. I much rather prefer a good fight than a safe ride."

"I'm afraid your survival takes priority over weather or not you're entertained."

The man in black placed a large stack of files marked "top secret" on the table in front of the boy. "If you need something to do, why don't you get acquainted with you new co-workers."

"Don't you mean Trainees?"

The man in black just smiled. He was used to this boy's arrogant remarks, even when under duress. His confidence is one of the many reasons why he was so dangerous.

The boy looked at the files. He opened the top folder and began to read aloud. "First child Rei Ayanami…"

The plane continued on its course with its dangerous cargo, bound for the biggest war zone on earth, Tokyo 3.

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Shinji was in a dark void. A place he assumed was his subconscious. He could see a light that kept getting brighter until it over took him. Then he was in the sky standing on a cloud overlooking the world.

"Good to see you again Shinji."

The last person Shinji ever expected to see was standing before him on another cloud. He hadn't changed since they last met. His eyes were still red and his skin was as pale as Rei's. His smile was still as charming as ever.

Kaworu spoke again with a caring voice, "Shinji I know that you have been very sad since I left but don't feel sad it was for the best. I forgive you."

Tears began to flow. Shinji could do nothing but cry. He wasn't sad but he didn't know why he was crying. 'These must be tears of joy' he thought. Shinji had been forgiven for hurting someone he once loved. He couldn't be more happier.

"It's good to see you", was all he could say.

"It's good to see you too."

Kaworu's tone changed when after a few minutes to a more stern voice. Shinji was startled at this change but he listened none the less.

"Shinji I must get right to the point. We, the Angels, were just the first wave."

Shinji was puzzled by this. "I thought you were the last one" he said.

"No, the Angels were just a precursor to some thing much worse."

Shinji looked at Kaworu with fear. "What could be worse that God's wrath?"

Kaworu continued, "If we were sent by God then these new beings were sent by the Morning Star."

Shinji had heard this name before. It was the name given to the fallen angel Lucifer who lost a war against the heavens. He was cast into hell forever after his loss to Michael the Archangel. If these beings were from hell they must be a hundred times worse than the Angels.

"Can we stop them?" Shinji asked.

"Yes" Kaworu simply replied.

"But how, Auska is in a coma, Unit 00 was destroyed and my sync ratio has been declining. I can't fight a war by myself."

"Don't worry, help will arrive soon. All you need to do now is survive your first battle."

"When will that be?"

"I don't know."

"Who should I tell, Father won't talk to me and Misato is never home."

"There's no need to tell anyone they will find out soon enough."

After that Shinji had one more question. "When will I see you again?"

"When you are I most need of guidance."

Shinji was at a loss for words, but that was good because nothing else needed to be said on the subject.

"Well Shinji it's time to wake up."

Another bright flash of light hit Shinji. When he opened his he was in his room, the sun just beginning to rise.

Then Shinji realized he had forgotten to ask Kaworu one last question, 'Why?'

He hoped to see him again soon to ask him that but today he felt better about himself. Weather or not it was a dream Kaworu had forgiven him and he couldn't be happier.

Shinji arose quickly from his bed and showered. He came to a decision as the water ran down his face. He was going to try and live again. He was going to go and help the ones that needed it the most, his "family."

He dressed and ate a quick breakfast then head out from his shell to face what life had in store for him next. His first plan was to visit Auska. He had some things to tell her even if she couldn't hear him.

Author's notes: this is my first fanfic ever. Since I am starting out I welcome constructive criticism. I hope you enjoyed my work so far and my partner and I hope to update soon. Special thanks to Keith for the pre-read.

Ja Ne.