I'm sorry, due to the state of emergency, all line have been put on hold.

Shinji groaned as his head slumped, he slammed the phone back onto the receiver. Umbra watching his owner tilted his head as Shinji crouched down and grumbled scratching and petting his head. The former of the two enjoying the petting but still pays attention to the sounds in the far distance as his ear twitched.

"I really need to get my own phone, I hardly know this town and everyone has gone off to a shelter." He rubbed both sides of the dogs face getting a pleased reaction from the canine. Umbra's head stopped and turned towards the hills making Shinji look off as well. "What's that sound, it's…whistling?" When the noise started to be come louder there was a sudden shockwave as the power lines all around swayed and waned violently, the two dropped down as two missiles roared by overhead. "WHAT THE?!" Following that came the sounds of choppers and artillery, Shinji stood his ground though partly from shock as he then saw what they were firing at. "Is that…an Angel?" He didn't know much about the creatures, but since getting the ring he had gotten what seemed like repressed memoires every know and then.

"I would say that is a safe bet, and it doesn't look like their efforts are yielding much progress." 'The Fierce' stated. "They're only going to get themselves killed. The poor souls." He stared as one of the choppers were brought down and destroyed. His anger toward the loss of the soldiers lives build up within him before he summoned him massive mace in his spectral form. "Foul beast, you will suffer the righteous fury of Tonitrus." Another of the spectral kings showed herself as she held him back.

"Shinji is in no way ready to take on that thing, calm down now!" Tonitrus looked back seeing Shinji was shaking slightly but contained it to his hand. He was scared, but he just as angry at the loss of life, and was putting on a brave face.

"I'm sorry Crepera, I lost myself for a moment." His weapon dissipated as 'The Rogue' took his head in her hands and gave a comforting smile before giving the same to Shinji which calmed him somewhat. Before Shinji could start moving to a safe distance, all of a sudden a blue car sped closer before pulling up with a screech. The door opening to reveal a purple haired woman in sunglasses.

"Sorry I'm late! Get in!" She shouted and in no time Shinji and Umbra ran to the car, The pooch jumping in and to the back seat as Shinji landed in the passenger seat and slamming the door shut. Wasting no time Misato switched gears and slammed on the gas pedal. They moved erratically narrowly missing the giant foot of the Angel. Driving out of the city, the two remained quiet as they focused their attention on getting away from the battle. When there was a full mountain side between them and the city Misato pulled over before pulling out a pair of binoculars from the glove compartment. As she went to look out the window Shinji who was looking out as well. He now found himself pressed into the door, the soft feeling of Misato's body pressing against him made him blush red but his attention was more focused on the distance.

" Shinji get down now!" The kings collectively yelled to him which he reacted in on instinct in full.

"They're dropping a N2 mi-ahh!?" Misato was unable to finish her sentence as Shinji had yanked her body back into the car. As well had pulled her body close to his own and covering her as she was about to do to him. Just as the flash of the explosion occurred she could feel the fit and muscled body of Shinji against her back. When the shockwave hit the car was sent tumbling off the road, Umbra having situated himself in the place for backseat passengers feet. Misato was surprised they both weren't being sent tumbling around. She herself was being kept in place until shifting onto her back to see that Shinji was gripping onto the seats of the car and holding the two of them in place. His eyes were shut gripping tightly to the seating. As they tumbled she caught a glimpse of the flash outside Misato held onto him as the car was still moving. When the car finally stopped the sound of the N2 mines explosion was still roaring. They each held on respectively as they could hear the sounds or debris hitting the car. The noise and the sudden protectiveness of Shinji made Misato's mind bring up some unwanted memories but quickly shook them out of her head. When things started to quiet down both of their hearts were racing as they each took a second to breath.

" I…I think its stopped now, I don't hear anything." Shinji said as he moved to go take a look but was stuck as Misato's arms were still around his torso. The older woman was holding tightly to him which caused him to blush immensely at the close contacted but took a deep breath to keep his cool as he touched her shoulder. "Miss Katsuragi, are you okay?" The woman seemed to come out of her daze as she was face to face with the teen, a small blush of her own creeping up before she let go of him.

"Sorry about that, but thank you." She smiled sincerely at his actions to protect her, which Shinji smiled in return before they both made their way up out the drivers side window to get a better look outside and seeing the remnants of the N2 explosion. "Here let's see if we can get this thing up right." Shinji got out and pulled Misato out. "Wait a minute wasn't there a dog?"

"Yeah, come on Umbra!" The black dog hopped up and out of the car, wagging his tail happily he jumped down and sat down in front of Misato. As Shinji got down from the car Misato was petting Umbra and slightly gushing at the pooch.

"He's such a handsome dog, and so well trained. How long have you had him?" Misato asked the teen as she continued rubbing Umbra's head, and gushing over the cute pooch.

"I've only had him for a few months honestly. He kind of just found me." Shinji said with a soft smile as he crouched and Umbra scampered over to him and nuzzled his owner. That was when Misato noticed something off about the boy.

"Shinji, you look quiet different than what your file described." Misato took a better look at the teen as he stood up and was surprised when his eye level actually reached her nose. His file said he was much shorter, as well as taking into account that she could see a slight tan and his hair grown to a point that showed he wasn't really paying attention to it. "Well at least you look like your much more active since your last photo." She giggled slightly. 'As well as working out from how his chest felt.' She quickly laughed out loud as she tried to hide the growing heat in her cheeks. As they moved to push the car Misato only had to say push once before the car was once again. 'Those are very misleading baggy clothes.' He took off her shades and smiled at Shinji. "so we meet at last Shinji Ikari…" She held out her hand. "…Misato Katsuragi, but you can just call me Misato." She said with a wink getting Shinji to smile and blush slightly. "Alright everybody in and lets get going." Shinji nodded as he opened the door for Umbra for a moment the dog acting like he was going to sit in the front seat before Shinji smiled and pushed him to the back where he settled and decided to take a nap.

On the open highway, the warm air with the cool breeze as they drove Shinji was then allowed to focus on his thoughts for the first time in the last hour. Watching the landscape go by something popped into his head.

"Miss Katsu- Misato?" Shinji quickly correcting himself at the slight scowl of Misato showed momentarily.

"Yes Shinji?"

"What is it exactly that you do working for my father?" He wondered as he was also curious at to the reason to why his father wanted him there.

"Oh, well that's simple I am the field Commander of a special unit to combat the angels." She said with a slightly nervous smile, which Shinji had noticed but didn't say anything.

"So how do you plan to fight that thing?" He almost regretted his question as he saw a look of uncertainty make its way over her face before she quickly recovered.

"I'm not sure if I can tell you until I get the okay from your father." Shinji nodded at her words, able to tell that she wished for him to drop it. The rest of the ride to the Nerv facility was uneventful as they pulled in and were traveling on conveyer belts. First with 'parking' the car and then exploring the Nerv geofront. After much silence and figuring they had some time to kill Misato silently cleared her throat. "So you don't sound that excited to see your father."

"Yeah, we've never been close. I use to think that it was possibly my fault, but I think its just he didn't want to deal with me and get in the way of whatever his work is." Misato looked at him surprised at his words, but she able to see the look in his face that he did want to see his father.

"You remind me a lot of myself and how I was with my father." Shinji looked back at her as she spoke, surprised as she seemed more well adjusted than he use to be. "trust me it'll get better as long as you try." She said with a smile that caused one to grow on Shinji's face. She then noticed something on his left hand. "Is that a ring?" Shinji looked down at his left hand and smiled again.

"Yeah, it's I guess what you can say is a family heirloom. It belonged to my mother before I got it." He smiled as he ran his fingers over the ring on his left hand. "Wait. Isn't this the third time we've pasted that?"

"What?!"

After some more time on the conveyer belt and Misato embarrassed at having to ask for directions. The two finally managed to find an elevator. It moved for a moment until it stopped and opened to a woman with blonde hair.

"There you are, I was just about ready to come looking for you." Misato let out a nervous laugh and smile at the blondes remark as she gave the woman a quick sorry. "So this is the third child?" Shinji for a moment wondered what she meant by 'third child'. "Your much different than your last medical check stated." She began to inspect him slightly making Shinji slightly nervous at her staring. She smiled for a moment and held out a hand. "It's good to see that your taking care of yourself Shinji, I'm Ritsuko Akagi of the first engineering division and the supervisor of project E."

"Ah, It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Akagi." Shinji shook her hand and gave a small nervous smile. "Do you know when I'll be able to see my father Miss Akagi?"

"Don't worry Shinji, here let me show you something before we go to see your father." Ritsuko said before gesturing to follow before she then noticed the four legged furry being looking up at her. "Misato, where'd this dog come from?" She knelt down as she saw Umbra sit, she held out her hand and he put his paw in her palm, she held out her other hand and Umbra did the same with his other paw. She smiled as his tail wagged and she leg go of his front paws.

"He belongs to Shinji, He came along with us when I picked him up."

"Well, he seems quite well behaved so I'll let this slide now. Come on then." They were brought to a open area that was filed by some pink fluid, Shinji taking a whiff and realizing that it seemed like coolant. As they reached another platform Shinji's eyes grew wide as he saw what looked like a gigantic arm. "Careful okay, its dark and we don't want you to fall in." Ritsuko's words held more punch behind them even more than she knew since Shinji didn't know how to swim. He had never really any need for it since he has always lived where water never was deeper that three feet. As the door they came in from closed it was only a moment before the room was bathed in light and Shinji was face to face with a massive robotic face. "This is our last defense against the Angel's the being you ran into today is the third Angel to appear. This is the Evangelion"

"So this is what my father was working on with my mother?" Unconsciously Shinji touched the ring once more. He spoke almost as if partially he was asking someone that wasn't there from how Misato and Ritsuko heard him. He actually was asking the Kings, but he didn't have to wait.

"That is correct." Shinji almost flinched at the sound of his fathers voice as he head snapped up to see his father looking down at him from above. "It's been awhile Shinji." Shinji was slightly disappointed that his father seemed to even refuse to just say hello to him. He eyes tightened against the bright lights.

"Dad."

"Shinji, listen carefully to what I am about to tell you. You are going to pilot the EVA, and your going to fight the angel." Shinji couldn't believe what he was hearing his father was saying. His gaze shifted down as he felt his hands tremble and seemed to only focus on the space between his feet as he tried to remember how to breathe.

"Wait! What are you talking about Commander?! It took Rei seven months to be able to Synchronize with the EVA! He just arrived today!" Misato shouted at Gendo Ikari, her voice filled with genuine worry for the teen she brought there.

"All he needs to do is sit in it, I'm not expecting much more than that."

"Is that the only reason I'm here?" Misato was surprised at the tone Shinji spoke in. She saw his hands tighten as they trembled more violently. Umbra Walked over and pressed his head against Shinji's leg to comfort him. Gendo finally took notice of the dog and while his face didn't show it, he was surprised to see the dog as the last time he saw that dog, his wife was alive and well. "From the way it sounds, you have someone else able to ride in this thing. So why am I even here?"

"Because your the only one who can do it." This caused Shinji to get more angry.

"That's not telling me why I have to get in that thing!" Shinji yelled surprising his father that he was even capable of yelling at him. "If this Rei can pilot this thing, and how it sounds, she can do it much better than me. I want to know why she can't, show me why she can't." They were all silent for a few moments. Gendo looked toward the monitors to the right of him and spoke.

"Bring Rei here, she may be needed."

"Yes sir."

After a minute or two the doors to the left of them opened revealing two medics and a gurney with a girl in it. Umbra's ear perked up as his nose twitched as the gurney was brought in front of Shinji. The girl in it looked heavily injured her arms and eye covered with bandages and she looked like she was in pain.

"…So?" Shinji's hand shook once more, he was scared, just like he had been when he stood practically right next to the Angel earlier today. Before he could say anything there was the sound of a crash and the platform shook and rumbled as he looked up and saw the lights above them snap. Shinji quickly pushed Misato away from the bridge as he heard the cry of Rei as he turned to see the gurney had toppled over. He ran over to her and quickly scooped her up in his arms, but he didn't have enough time to move as he braced himself. However nothing came as he opened his eyes and saw the giant hand of the EVA had come up and protected the two of them. His attention was changed as Rei started to cry out from pain, Shinji could feel blood on his hand as he tried to carefully hold her in his arms. Under her back he focused a small amount of his magic enough to effect and slowly heal her but without causing to much of a visual reaction. He slowly lowered her still in his arms. Umbra whimpered as he looked at her and moved his head under her arm and setting his head in her lap. This seemed to calm her down as she quieted down and unconsciously moved her fingers in his fur. As the Medics righted the gurney Shinji gently set her down on it and Umbra hopped on the bed. They didn't do anything as they saw that Umbra's presence seemed to calm her down.

"I'll do it." Shinji looked over at Misato surprised but nodded as Ritsuko gestured for him to follow. Shinji didn't once look up at his father as he followed the doctor.

Inside the EVA Shinji took deep breathes as he calmed himself down. He almost felt strangely comfortable in it as he sat back. He initially almost freaked out as the LCL began to fill but with a combination of Ritsuko and Misato telling him to relax he was surprised at being able to breath in the liquid, and almost felt no resistance in it.

"Shinji you should just speak in your mind when we talk in here." Shinji nodded as Regis spoke as the Nerv crew watched him like he was psyching himself up.

'What do you guys think of this thing?' Shinji thought as he could almost feel the safety restraints on the EVA.

"It seems this being is almost able to connect itself not only with your thoughts but seemingly with your body." Regis seems to contemplate and then disappeared probably speaking with the other kings. Shinji only just able to barely hear whispers, but he felt better that he technically wasn't alone in the EVA.

"Are you ready Shinji?" Misato spoke through the com, happy to see that he wasn't freaking out.

"Ready." He braced himself as he heard the launch call and felt the g-force as he was propelled up the chute. It went like that for a minute or two before he came to a stop. He watched out of Unit 01 and then saw the Angel from earlier as it almost seemed to watch him curiously.

"Amazing, his synch ratio is topping at sixty percent and staying consistent." Ritsuko and Misato were shocked at Maya's report before Ritsuko smiled.

"This might actually work." The blonde said as Misato watched.

'Please don't die Shinji.' Misato thought to herself as she cleared her throat.

"Okay Shinji, try walking." Shinji nodded as he slowly took a step forward, and then another step. "He's doing it, he's walking!" Ritsuko said not bothering to hide her joy. Before they could think the Angel raised it's hand and fired out a long bean of energy at Unit 01. Out of reflex Shinji sidestepped as he nearly backed up into a building.

"Shinji, don't just stand there!" Misato yelled as Shinji nodded once more and moved. Shinji focusing on dodging, he was still getting nicks from the large beast. Wincing at the scratches he wipes his cheek expecting blood but found none on his hand. "Don't worry Shinji those aren't actually happening to you, your just feeling what the EVA does."

"Alright, lets see what happens when I do this." Shinji spoke as he focused his Magic into the EVA as the crew were confused as he seemed to speak to no one specifically. As he slowly walked toward the Angel Maya looked at her monitor and was shocked at what she saw.

"Synch Ratio is increasing!" Maya shouted as Ritsuko rushed over as her eyes widened. As they looked back they saw the Angel swing at Unit 01. When all of a sudden it missed, no unit 01 just moved. Every swing and strike the Angel tried to hit the EVA with just didn't. Every moment it looked like it connected Unit 01 just seemed to 'Shift' out of the was with a slight blue glow.

"What's happen-" Before she could finish the Angel swung its arms straight down releasing its energy spikes. In the instant Unit 01 disappeared.

"Umbilical cable disconnected!" Misato kept her eyes on the screen and gasped as Unit 01 popped back into existence with a slight flash with a pop and crackle as bluish sparks having erupted as it appeared. "What…power isn't changing. EVA unit isn't losing power!"

"How is that possible?! Shinji, are you okay?!" It was silent for a moment except the slightly heavy breathing of the teen.

"I'm fine, but now I've got an idea." Shinji concentrated as his ring began to glow. 'Think this will work Somnus?' As 'The Mystic' showed himself next to Shinji but unseen by the bridge crew.

"Worth a try, plus it'll be nice to stretch my legs. Even it is you who will be who's driving." The Ring began to glow brighter as the LCL bubbled and Unit 01's left middle finger began to glow as well. That was when all of a sudden sparks of light and what looked like glowing dust started to spin and swirl around Unit 01. They moved faster and faster as they began to glow brighter and become more and more solid looking. The bridge crew could barely see what they looked like but they were able to make out what looked like weaponry such as blades and various melee weapons.

Kozo Fuyutsuki stared in shock as he and Gendo watched what was happening.

"Kozo, do you believe this is Seele's doing?" Gendo asked quietly as he watched behind his glasses.

"I'm not sure."

As the glowing arsenal spun faster and faster it kicked up a cloud of dust and smoke obscuring Unit 01, as the glowing weapons slowed a armored hand

As the glowing arsenal spun faster and faster it kicked up a cloud of dust and smoke obscuring Unit 01, as the glowing weapons slowed a armored hand busted out of the cloud and grasped one of the weapons as it ceased glowing and solidified into shining silver and black blade. However the bridge crew then noticed that the hand grasping it was not Unit 01's. The figure In the dust cloud had a silhouette that was completely different than the EVA.

The figure then moved while holding the massive sword in a reversed grip. It moved it's arm back and swung it forward throwing the blade with such force practically shooting it's way to the Angel as it spun before the figure disappeared in particle light, similar to the light that engulfed Unit 01. As the blade came closer to the Angel there was a flash and crack like lightning. The armored figure appeared gripping the sword's handel as it moved with the momentum and swung down at the Angel digging the blade deep into the screaming and pained Angel.

"What the hell is that?!" Aoba shouted as they all looked at the screen with wide eyes at the armored figure in full. It looked like a massive suit of armor, its head and shoulders sporting long horns and spread out, as the armor all intricate and detailed, a black long coat like faulds hanging from his waist and in front between its legs hanging from its hip connected to the rest of it. As the armored figure back stepped before swinging slicing through the pavement like it was butter and slashing the front of the Angel as it carried the momentum and swung its fist into a uppercut and knocking the Angel back.

"Shinji! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Misato yelled desperately trying to figure out what was happening.

"No need to yell Misato, I'm still here." Shinji stated in a somewhat matter of the fact tone. Misato taking a breath that he was okay.

"What's happened to Unit 01, what's happened in there? We can't get a feed in there." There was a loud roar that came from the Angel that diverted their attention.

"I'll explain later, gotta fight right now." As Shinji began to engage against the Angel again Ritsuko waved over to Misato to come over.

"Misato look at his Synch rate." Misato did as her friend told her and looked at Maya's screen as she almost forgot how to breathe as she saw Shinji's since ratio had reach up to one hundred and twenty.

Shinji was in control. Blocking the Angel's attacks and dodging others Shinji was basically dancing around the beast. Warping in the air and moving behind it to strike its back before moving back to its front while it was distracted as he brought his fist down. Smashing the previous face mask leaving only the new one it had formed. Shinji gripped the top of it's 'head' and lifted it above himself. The Angel tried to strike at him but its limb was batted and cut from itself with Shinji's blade. His grip on it tightened as he twisted his body into a spin before throwing the Angel as hard as he could into the air. It soared up fairly far but before it began to descend Shinji Poised his massive longsword as if to impale it. It wasn't so as four glowing spectral blades that looked just the one he held formed next to him and pointed toward the falling Angel.

One by one the blades shot up into the sky, each hit they made sent the massive enemy higher into the air. As the final spectral blade hit, the whole of the armored EVA glowed for a moment before vanishing into starlight. All surveillance moved to the Angel as Unit 01 once again appeared in its crackle with a swing that bisected the Angel at the waist. As the two began to fall The angel was already regenerating but Shinji pressed his advances. Slashing at it over and over, grabbing it and slamming the pommel of the blade into it. Kicking it away from himself before warping to it again to strike. As they began to reach closer to the ground the Angel attempted to grab Unit 01, but was head butted and kicked away. Shinji threw his blade high into the sky as the third Angel impacted against the ground. Not more than five seconds later the massive armored form appeared once more. The loud snap and crackle flash was more intense as it made the ground shake.

The bridge crew looked in awe as the armored Unit 01 was on one knee its sword pointing downward as it was deep into the ground and through the third Angel's core. Said being was twitching violently as it tried to move but was ceased as the blade in it was twisted with a loud sickening crunch as its core was no completely shattered and crushed. Blood staining the street and building surrounded as Unit 01 stood wrenching it's blade from the now dead Angel. Turning and sweeping the blade in the air all smoke, dust and debris in the air was swept away in the gust as well as the blade staining the blade whipped off it.

The bridge crew was silent as the armored EVA held it's sword aloft before it as it vanished. The armor surrounding the EVA burned away in flames of red, blue and white before revealing Unit 01 as it once was before.

"Well, that was terrifyingly fun." Shinji spoke over the com before his words drifted off as he passed out. The EVA dropped to one knee once more as its hand rested on it's knee and held its hand against it's chest as if holding itself up from falling.

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"Ikari, why didn't you tell us of your sons ability's!" One of the Seele council member screamed at Gendo in more a demanding statement than a question.

"He could be a threat to all of our plans!" Another yelled as many of them seemed to want to yell more than actually discuss things Gendo and Seele 01 were the only ones that were quiet.

"Well Ikari, what do you have to say?" Seele 01 said in a tone that made all the other silent.

"I had no prior knowledge about my son's 'powers' till I saw them myself." His hands tightened but didn't let his stoic visage change. "However I plan on rectifying that as soon as my son is awake and able to leave the hospital."

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"Make sure you do so Ikari. And the funds should be supplied soon. If anything good could be said about all of this. Your son didn't make as much a much of a mess as one would've thought." As Seele 01 disappeared followed by the rest of the members, Gendo let out a breath he had been holding for a long time. He didn't know what to think about all of this, but knew that soon, he was going to get answers.

Waking up, the first thing Shinji noticed was the unfamiliar ceiling. He didn't sit up as he raised his left hand above his face and stared at the Ring. Getting up a couple nurses had come in and looked him over. Once they were sure he was okay they let him go walk to stretch his legs. A television had caught his attention as he realized that the new report said nothing of his battle with the Angel. He was able to understood for the most since they didn't want to cause a panic, but he couldn't see why they couldn't say how serious this was. He had gotten to a hallway that had windows to look out of, and rested his hands on the railing. The Doctor Shinji had spoken to briefly told him he was fine for the most part with some average exhaustion. He looked out the window until he heard a bark. Turning his head he saw Umbra laying on a gurney as he looked at Shinji and his tail wagged. A hand was running it's fingers through his fur around his neck. As they came closer they stopped recognizing Shinji.

"Hey there. You're the kid that came with the dog, right?" Shinji nodded at the doctor's words as the latter smiled. "Well he's been a great help in calming Miss Ayanami during her treatments." Shinji looked to said girl as he met the red gaze of Rei. She had a natural beauty to her that made Shinji blush a little bit but smiled as Umbra nuzzled into her touch.

"Hello there, we only met briefly before. I'm sorry my father pulled you out of your rest." Shinji looked away for a moment at his mention of his father. He came back her gaze before focusing on Umbra, and petted the pooch. "Umbra seems to have taken a real shine to you. I guess that means you must be a good person." Petting Umbra under his jaw caused the two teen's hands to brush against each other for a moment, but neither said or did anything.

"Miss Ayanami, I'm afraid that Mr. Ikari's dog will have to go with him now still we still have some test you need to take." The nurses words seemed to make Rei grimace slightly. Shinji could see her hand gently grip Umbra's fur, and just as gently placed his hand on hers. Her gaze focused on him with a questioning expression in her eyes.

"Don't worry, you'll get to see him again soon. Umbra has a uncanny knack at knowing when the people he likes are upset." Shinji said with warm smile that made Rei silently nod as a odd warmth grew in the pit of her chest. Reluctantly but willing she let go of Umbra before hopping off the bed but not before licking her hand. He sat next to Shinji as they watched Rei in the gurney make it's way down the hall.

Heading down to the mess hall he got some food as he felt incredibly hungry, and got a few items for Umbra as well. Sitting down and enjoying his food he couldn't help but pick up on whispers that they seemed to be about him. Doing his best to ignore them he focused on his food and petting/feeding Umbra.

"Well it's good to see you up and about." Shinji turned to see Misato smiling at him and giving a small wave before giving Umbra some affectionate face rubs. I talked to your doctor and he said that you good to leave, but before we can find out where your going to live. We have to go see your father." Shinji took a deep breath at her words before feeling he was full enough and let Umbra lick his bowl before taking the dishes to the conveyer belt to the washer.

"Alright, we'll go as soon as I'm dressed." Misato gave his a reassuring smile as they headed to his room where he was able to change back into the clothes he wore bore. Misato being herself took a peek at the boys back when he what changing his shirt and was silently questioning the ability of baggy clothes hiding fit Physic's. We made they're way through Nerv and up the elevator to Gendo Ikari's office. Shinji saw the mosaic of a tree that was on the ceiling and floor of the large office. 'Is this suppose to be intimidating? It just seems like a waste of open space." Shinji thought to himself as they made their way toward his father, his stoic posture not revealing anything. Fuyutsuki stood by his desk actually giving what looked like a look of slight concern for Shinji. As they stood in front of the desk both sides were silent till Shinji decided to break it. "Father?"

"I assume you know what I've called you here to talk about." Gendo didn't move his hands at all as he spoke. Shinji again felt a deep cut of pain in his chest as his father didn't even seem thankful for his efforts. Much like his father Shinji could keep a stoic face.

"I assume it has to do with my powers. To put it simply, it's magic." While Fuyutsuki and Misato were understanding since considering they were fighting 'Angel's' the idea of magic wasn't so farfetched. Gendo however was not amused but before he could say anything, Shinji spoke once more. "I doubt you have a better explanation, and to be honest, I'm still feeling tired from fighting. I wasn't planning on hiding this anyway." He held up his hand showing the ring which both of the older men Recognized as it was something had always carried around Yui's neck. "Around three months ago I received a package that contained a letter, this ring, and this sword." He held out his hand as he conjured the sword of the father as Regis had told him the names of each of the weapons. Kozo Fuyutsuki Recognized it immediately as Yui had shown it to him when she told him of her families history. He at the time merely thought they were just family legends that were to awe the younger generations. "It was addressed to me and was sent to me by my mother." This shocked the two men as they couldn't figure out how this could have happened. "She explained in her letter that she while being unable to use these powers herself she was able to catch glimpses of the future and thus sent these to me." As Shinji let go of the sword, it dissipated instead of hitting the ground.

"Does this letter explain how your mother was able to send this to you. It would mean it would have had to wait at the least twelve years." Kozo asked as he was genuinely curious.

"Umbra. He seems to be able to or at least use to travel through time. However it seems he's only able to move between spaces." As if to call example Umbra walked out from behind Kozo surprising the old man as he knew the dog hadn't come into the office with them.

"How is it that you know all this unless I'm to understand you learned all of this from her letter." To be honest Gendo was jealous of his son. 'Why hadn't I been sent a letter if Yui could do such a thing?!' He thought to himself as he continued his focus on his son.

"No I learned most of this from the ring. This is what unlocked my powers and now lets me be able to speak with mine and Mom's ancestors." The jewel in the Ring shined slightly as if to show recognition at it's mention. "…and before you ask, no you can't use it or try to use it for whatever you think you could do with it." Shinji's words angered Gendo at refusing his order to give him the ring before he even opened his mouth. "Unless you or whoever the unlucky soul you'd get to put this on would die. Not by me, but by the spirits of Kings within it. Unless its me, anyone that tries to wear this will be judged by them. If your lucky you'll still be alive after the power they grant you is gone." He matched his father's stoic gaze before speaking again. "I'll be sure to let Lt. colonel Katsuragi be known to all the combat skills I have learned and anything new I gain as I learn to control my magic more. Is that all?" Shinji looked at his father matching his cold gaze with one of his own.

"Yes, that is all. You are dismissed." Gendo stated as he knew this was going to be very difficult to explain to the rest of the council. He watched as Shinji left his office with Misato and Umbra.

"Are you seem you want to live alone Shinji?" Misato asked as she now wasn't so surprised that Shinji and his father would definitely not be living together.

"It's fine Miss Katsuragi, I've always been alone." Umbra whined getting Shinji's attention that was able to coax a small barely visible smile from the depressed teen. "I guess with a few exceptions." He patted Umbra's head making the pooch wag his tail. Misato scowling at his mopey attitude she walked over to a nearby phone on the wall as she dialed a number.

"Hey Ritsuko. I'm just calling to let you know that Shinji is going to stay with me okay." This caused Shinji as well as the doctor on the line to open their eyes wide with shock. "Calm down Ritsu, I'm not going to jump the kid. Maybe in a couple years perhaps." She whispered her last sentence as Ritsuko began yelling at her over the phone. Holding it aloft Misato chuckled a bit. "Some people just cant take a joke."

Some time later and after getting official approval Misato was now Shinji's legal guardian. At the store Shinji, whom during the three months Shinji was surprised that while not being a complete spirit as the kings, there were remnants of those who had worn the ring, and dubbed worthy to use it's power. One was a retainer by the name of Ignis. The man was known by Regis as well as a skilled chook, Shinji already enjoyed to cook so he was excited to learn more. However this did entail a small quirk that the retainer had when it came to cooking.

"That's it!" Shinji snapped his fingers as he inspected the Ingredients in the grocery. Misato came over to find out the reason for his outburst.

"What is it Shinji?" She asked as he blushed slightly at his exclamation.

"Sorry a slight cooking quirk I've picked up from a teacher of mine. What it is, I've thought up a recipe that I think we'd both enjoy quite a bit." Misato surprised that the boy could and quite enjoyed cooking, she and him decided to buy said ingredients. However before heading toward her apartment building we stopped by a tourist spot that overlooked Tokyo-3.

"Here Shinji, I want to show you something." Shinji was curious as he walked with her up to the railing of the Cliffside. Before he could ask why they were there, he watched in awe as Building and skyscrapers sprouted from the ground and within a minute a whole city had emerged where there was none before. "Welcome to Tokyo-3 Shinji, and the city you defended." Shinji could help but grow a smile as he could tell Misato was trying to cheer him up, and it was working