Don't own Eva. Wish I did.

Shinji walked home from school on his normal route, Asuka was way ahead of him. "Thank god! I finally get some peace and quiet!" He said with a relieved look on his face. He looked into the antiques shop window like he always did. He saw something that caught his attention; it was a box with eight dragons on the cover. He looked at the price, Not cheap, but affordable. He went inside to get a closer look. The owner saw him, "Hey, you're that kid who always stops at the window. What can I do for ya?" he asked. Shinji was startled, "You noticed me?" he asked. The owner gave a chuckle, "Yea, only steady face I see these days. What ya looking for?" he said. Shinji pointed towards the window, "That box with the dragons on it, I want to buy it." Shinji said. The owner smiled, "Ah, that one. That box has quite a story behind it. Would you like to hear it?" He asked. Shinji gave a nod, "Yes sir, I would" The pilot said. The owner grimaced, "Never cal me 'sir', Name's Magnus. Ok the story of the box has to do with what's on it. The spirits of the eight dragons are in the box, Don't know what's in it, Never opened it. You really want to buy it?" Magnus asked. Shinji nodded, "Yes please." Shinji said. Shinji paid for his new treasure, "Thanks, I'll see you later!" Shinji said. Magnus gave a chuckle and waved as the kid left.

Shinji got home a little later than usual and Misato was a little worried, "Shinji! Where were you?" she asked. Shinji looked at the clock, He has twelve minutes late. Shinji smiled, "I stopped at a shop and got something, or am I forbidden from getting myself something nice?" Shinji grinned. Misato laughed, "Ok Shinji, you win. What did you get?" she asked. Shinji pulled out the carved box, "It just really neat so I got it. Haven't opened it yet, And the shop owner never looked either" he explained. Misato's jaw dropped, she had never seen anything like it. "Shinji, It's beautiful! Open it up, there might be something inside" The major said. Shinji laughed, he set the box down and eased the cover off. Inside was a small jewel on a simple chain. The gem was multicolored, the color seemed to swirl as light hit it. Shinji picked up the stone and it glowed. Misato was speechless, the jewel was breathtaking. "May I see it Shinji?" she asked. He handed it to her and it stopped glowing. She handed it back and the light returned. Asuka entered the room and saw the gem, "What's this? What's with the costume jewelry?" She asked snidely. Shinji got mad for a second, the iridescent glow grew stronger for a moment. "Not that it's any of YOUR business, It came in this box I got. You can't have either of them, so SCRAM!" he said. The stone's light shone ever brighter. He picked up the box and put the gem around his neck and went to his room. Misato looked concerned, 'he wasn't just mad he was furious. I've never seen him that mad. He should get that eye twitch checked out.'

Shinji lay on his bed, 'Why do you glow for me and no one else' he thought. ~Because you have been chosen~ he heard in his head. Shinji sat up, 'Am I finally going insane? I'm hearing voices'

~Not yet my master, You asked a question I answered~

'Who are you?'

~I am the souls of the dragons on the box~

'I don't understand, how can you be more than one soul?'

~Long story, lets put it in simple terms. You're the warrior, and we give you power. I wish you no harm~

'What power?'

~The power of eight dragons, you will become a dragoon~

'Dragoon?'

~A dragon knight whose power is unmatched~

'Can I fight against angels with this power'

~What angels? There are many kinds~

'There are seventeen all together and the are about forty feet tall'

~You can crush them like insects~

'How can I use this power?'

~Hold me in your hand and focus on me, the rest will happen~

Shinji held the spirit in his hand and focused, A blinding light engulfed he room and he was transformed into a dragoon. He gained armor and wings and he carried a sword. He could feel the power running through his veins, a power HE wielded. "Look out angels, because here I come," he said looking at his hands. Misato opened the door, "Shinji we are going out to. HOLY SHIT!" she said as she stared at Shinji. Shinji faced Misato, 'How do I turn this off?' he asked ~Just will it to happen~ it answered. The armor faded and the sword vanished, "Geeze is that tiring, You were saying something Misato?" Shinji asked. Misato was on the floor babbling unintelligently. He tried to snap Misato out of it. She began to recover, "Shin.Shinji? What happened?" She asked. "Don't you remember?" He said puzzled. "I came in to tell you we're going out to eat and then. You were in some armor?" She shook her head. She didn't know what to do. ~If you want to tell her, go ahead~ The spirit said. Shinji nodded, "You remember right Misato, I was in Armor and had a sword. Lets talk about it later, I'm starved" He said.

Before you go and say outta char. It's the spirit, It's influencing him. And I know the spirit ain't suppose ta talk but why not?