Neon Genesis Evangelion – Living in Chaos
R.J. Shino
Rated R
NGE belongs to GAINAX not me
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PROLOGUE: Beginning and End
[Prologue Theme: Lain - Cyberia Mix]
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Shinji Ikari approached the hospital room of one Toji Suzahara on a chilly October day. It had been one year since the Angels...and Kaoru. It had taken this long to gather up the courage to simply go see him. He walked into the room to see Hikari sitting by Toji's bed, talking with him.
"T...Toji?" Toji's head turned sharply to see a very scared Shinji.
"Shinji-kun!" Hikari turned her head,
"Ikari!" Shinji reluctantly stumbled up to the bed.
"H...hello."
"Shinji! Good to see you!" Toji chuckled lightly, well, about as lightly as a bed-ridden amputee can get.
"Yeah..."
"Look, I'm glad you came. I don't blame you for this whole situation."
"Really...but you and Hikari...can't ever..."
"Hey, Hikari, could I talk to Shinji in private." Hikari nodded and left the room. After he was sure she was gone, Toji continued, "There's really nothing between us. If you want the truth, we've talked about it, and she likes some other guy."
"Really, who?"
"You." Shinji blushed,
"You're bullshitting me."
"Nope, she's got the hots for you."
"Oh."
"I'm really glad you know I don't blame you. Now I can go in peace."
"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?"
"You and I both know I won't leave this hospital in anything but a pine box."
"Toji, don't talk like that."
"Take care of Hikari...See ya..." A high pitched drone filled the air.
"FUCK! HIKARI! HELP! TOJI! GOD DAMMIT, NOT NOW!" Shinji watched as Hikari ran in, and upon seeing Toji's condition, screamed. It was seconds before a team of doctors rushed in.
"1...2...3...CLEAR!" A nurse led Shinji and Hikari out of the room while they tried to save his life.
Outside the room, Hikari was crying on a bench while Shinji sat next to her. Soon a nurse came out of the room and they stood to receive the news. Sadness filled her eyes as she shook her head. Shinji just stared at the wall as Hikari broke down and threw herself at him. Remembering what Toji said, he put his arms around her. He would take care of her. Even if it was the last thing he did.
"Shhh. It'll be all right Hikari...I'll be here." Hikari just cried into his chest.
"Do you mean it."
"Yes, if you need anything, just come to me." Hikari gave a slight smile before breaking down again and sobbing into Shinji's shirt. "Don't worry Hikari."
END PROLOGUE
[Prologue Ending Theme: Ranma – Ryoga's Theme]
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Next: One year later, Shinji must deal with Asuka, his grief, and his strange feelings for Hikari. Upon this, a new Child arrives claiming to be a replacement! How will Shinji react? Find out in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Living in Chaos Episode 1: Arrivals and Revelations!
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