The early morning sun rose over Tokyo 3 announcing that the city had once again lived to see another day. It found its way into the room of one Shinji Ikari. Shinji was lying on his back with his right arm over his eyes. Somehow the sun`s rays made their way into his sight. He lifted his arm and moved it to his side as he looked at the ceiling.
He threw the covers of off him. He stood straight up popping his back at the same time. As Shinji stretched his arms he wondered why it was so cold and it was when he looked down that he realized why. Shinji had forgotten that he had went to bed only in his underwear.
"Damn Auska." He said as he scratched the back of his head." Shinji it's time to eat." He heard Misato yell. "I'm coming, damn." He said still a little irritated at having no other clothes to wear.' Hmmmm maybe I can go shopping today' He thought to himself as he opened his door.
As Shinji walked into the hall his senses were assaulted with the sweet smell of breakfast. He started walking down the hall to the source of the smell. "Who-," He couldn't even finish the question as the scene before him answered it.
Standing near the stove working feverishly ,with her hair tied up in a ponytail was Misato. Not far from her was a cookbook, and several plates of food. Shinji watched as Misato carefully transported the last of the food onto their respective plates.
She then turned around to wipe the sweat that had gathered on her forehead, at the same time revealing the pink apron she was wearing. When she looked up she noticed Shinji standing in the doorway…In his underwear. Misato paused and just stared. After about a good 2 minutes she broke the silence.
"Oh hay Shinji good morning." Misato said nervously as she sipped a glass of orange juice. Shinji cocked an eyebrow. "Misato are you ok?" He asked. "It's not like you haven't seen me naked before." He said teasing her.
Misato sprayed orange juice all over the kitchen as Shinji burst into a fit of laughter. "Well you weren't so…..well developed back then, have you been taking steroids are something?" She said as she began to clean the juice up with a dish rag.
"Well thanks for the compliment." He said sarcastically. "And no I have not been using steroids; just what are you talking about." He said as he was confused to Misato`s reaction to him. She simply pointed to the bathroom. "Go see for yourself," She simply said. Shinji shrugged and walked into the bathroom.
What he saw caught him a little bit off guard. He was no longer skin and bones. Shinji was as Misato had put it: ripped. His chest had become broader and more defined, and his stomach was firm yet solid. He smiled. 'Looks like my view on life wasn't the only thing that had changed. ' He thought to himself.
He turned off the light to the bathroom, and made his way back into the kitchen. He grabbed himself a plate, and began to dig into the breakfast. He then sat cross legged in his seat across from Misato who was looking expectantly of him. He stuck a fork full of food into his mouth. "So how is it, is it good, did I leave it on too long?" Misato said as she assaulted Shinji with questions. Shinji swallowed before answering. "Misato calm down its actually really good." He said as he munched on a strip of bacon.
Misato squealed like a school girl. Shinji just chuckled at her antics. "So where's the devil?" Shinji asked in between bites.
"Oh she left early for school, she was mumbling something about a purple haired bastard; I think you might have left a lasting impression on her." Misato said.
"Well then I got my point across, as long as she stays the hell away from me I'm good." Shinji said half joking half serious. "So are you off today are what." He said.
"You know NERV never lets up on the leash, but I don't have to go in early today so I thought id make you breakfast." She said resting her head in her hand. "So what do you plan to do today besides torturing Auska of course." She said with a smile.
Shinji smirked but not just any smirk, one that just screamed mayhem. "Well after school I was going to go clothes shopping, maybe go out and hang with a friend, shouldn't be home too late." He simply said.
"OOOOk well you better leave now or you'll be late." She said. "That's kind of the plan." He replied as he finished his meal.
"And what do you mean by that." Misato asked curiosity getting the best of her.
"Oh nothing." He simply said
He looked at the clock and decided that it was about time for him to leave. He got up and made his way to the laundry room. He pulled his jeans out of the dryer. He put one leg in at a time and zipped them up. But as he reached for his shirt, he paused.
He held the shirt out in front of him with his head cocked to the side. "How in the hell did this shrink?" He asked no one in particular. The shirt had indeed shrunk, but with no other options for clothing he had no choice and slipped into said shirt.
Shinji went into the bathroom to do his morning ritual. After finishing he looked at himself in the mirror for the second time that day. The shirt was not painfully snug but it did outline his torso very well.
Shinji then walked back into his room to grab his bag and his IPod. After grabbing the items he needed for the day , he made his way to the front door and put on his shoes. As he stood up he noticed a brown box and instantly smiled as he knew what it was.
Shinji opened the box with haste, revealing a black trench coat with purple flames emblazoned at the bottom of the tail. Shinji put the coat on. It fit snug but still allowed a large range of motion. He rolled up the sleeves to his elbows .Before leaving he went back to the kitchen to say bye.
"Bye Misato." He said in a sing song way as he gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Misato waved as she saw Shinji make his way out of the door, picking his keys off of the rack. "Bye ….Shinji." She said as she sighed. "Damn that kid sure has changed." She said with a chuckle, "But where in the hell did he get that jacket." She said out loud stumped, But she shrugged her shoulders.
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Shinji had made his way down to the parking lot. He then saw his baby parked in the front of his building. He pressed a button on the remote and the car chirped in response. He opened the door and threw his bag into the back seat. Once he got into the car he plugged his iPod into the console`s built in jack.
Shinji started the car but made no moves after that as the engine came to life.. His eyes were closed, his breathing calm, his arms at his sides as he felt the calm vibration of the engine. Today was going to be a day that all would remember. That all would forget about him, and yet learn of him. With his mind clear and set, he smirked. He put one hand on his steering wheel and with the other moved the car into reverse.
Shinji turned the car around and made his way out onto the street. Before he could show the world the new , improved Shinji , he had to pick Kaylan up.
….
Shinji pulled up in from of Kaylan`s house. Shinji honked his horn twice to let her know that he was there. He didn't have to wait long as Kaylan came from the confines of her home, shutting the door behind her. She was dressed in the standard school uniform, her satchel in her left hand.
Kaylan made the short distance between Shinji`s car and her porch. "Morning Shinji." She said with a smile as she got into the car.
"Morning Kaylan." He said as he was scrolling for a song on his IPod to play . He set the gadget down and put the car back into gear. He pulled off from his spot and made his way towards school. "So how are you feeling today?" Shinji asked.
"Oh I'm fine still a little tired from yesterday." She said propping her head up on the window.
"Oh well I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping with me today after school." Shinji said as he switched lanes.
"Well I might be able to." She said thinking to herself. She would have to shift some of her schedule around. But she liked hanging out with Shinji so why not. "Actually make that a definite yes." She said with a smile and a thumbs up. "Oh nice jacket." Kaylan said in awe.
"Oh thanks I had it custom made the other day." He said with a little bit of pride. "Maybe ill get you one when we go shopping today." He said.
" Oh no I couldn't it looks expensive." She said shyly
"Expensive it may be but money is very common but good friends are not, and think of it as my thanks for helping me with my room." He said sagely.
"Ummmm ok." Kaylan replied. She was a little thrown off by his sudden wisdom. Looks like there was more to him than she knew. But she would find out.
They were almost to the school, Shinji thought it was a little quiet so he hit play on his Ipod. Heavy bass flooded into the car.(Play coming undone -Korn)Shinji turned the volume all the way up. All of the car subs reverberated with power.
School hadn't began yet so students were either in the class rooms or in the front in the courtyard socializing. As Shinji pulled into the lot he was getting stares from the students that where in the courtyard. The music was still blasting and the shock waves vibrated the surrounding area. Shinji revved the engine a bit as he looked for a spot.
He finally found an empty spot not to far away from the entrance. He parked in the spot and burned his tires out a bit , creating a large thick white giggled at Shinji`s antics .He turned off the car and got his bag from out if the back. Shinji got out of the car.
"Show off" Kaylan said with a smile." Ill see you after school ok Shinji?" she said
"Ok" Shinji said and closed his own door and locked his car as she jogged off. He swung his bag over his shoulder. He walked through the gate and into the courtyard.
Shinji walked on the battered path to the entrance of the school as the wind of summer blew against him .
Both his hair and his coat was waving giving him a mysterious look. The area around him was crowded from students. While walking he heard certain comments.
"Who is he"
"Wow what an awesome car." A student exclaimed while drooling
"He's hot." A senior girl said
"Is he a new teacher?" a boy asked
…...
By this time Shinji had made it through all of the students. He was now in front of his classroom door. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He would be who he set out to be, who he wanted to be…who he was meant to be. There would be no hesitation in his actions, and he would…..not….run…away.
He would not let anyone or anything stand in his way. This was the first day of his new life to him. He would not fall back into his old one.
With new found determination Shinji opened his eyes. The thing responsible for changing him could be clearly seen in his eyes now .Shinji reached out and opened the door. Shinji walked through without missing a beat. He looked around the classroom. Class had yet to start so everyone was talking to one another.
But when Shinji walked in their attention was turned solely on him. The once chattering class had silenced upon Shinji`s entrance, you could hear a fly fart. Shinji shrugged and strode over to his seat he dropped his on the floor and sat in his seat and placed both of his feet on top of his desk.
As Shinji sat he could feel the stares upon his form, even Rei was curious as to who this person was. He looked familiar but she couldn't place him. He overheard the whispers of his classmates.
"Who is he."
"Is he in our class?"
"Who the hell does he think he is." A blue haired male student exclaimed
These were the hushed murmurs that Shinji heard around him. Shinji turned to his right feeling a glare burning into his side. It was none other than Auska. Wrapped around her head was a bandage that dropped down to cover her right eye. She also had a bandage wrapped around her neck, and if you looked at her shirt you could see the bandages clearly.
Shinji cocked an eyebrow as he looked at her. She was staring him down with killer intent in her eyes. Shinji simply smirked as if saying 'you can try but , I promise you , you will not succeed'
Auska turned away with a snarl as the unspoken message got it`s desired effect as he put his hands behind his back and closed his eyes. At this point in time the teacher walked in. All of the students quit their gossiping and got into their assigned seats.
The teacher set his briefcase onto the desk."Hikari will you please call the roll for me?" The seasoned man asked.
"Of course sensei." She replied in an overly excited way.
But before she started she saw the strange looking person that had entered before. She nervously walked up to the male. As she looked on she saw the way he was dressed and how his hair was partially purple, and being the straight laced person that she is this irked her greatly.
'If he is a new student he`s going to have to learn to follow the rules like everyone else.' She thought angrily to herself.
As she reached the newcomer she cleared her throat rather loudly. Shinji opened his eyes and she sucked in a bit of air as she saw his eyes. Dark aquamarine eyes stared back at her. It wasn't his eyes but the marks within them.( Two tomoes , kinda like second stage sharingan.)
Hikari was staring at them for several seconds before Shinji broke the awkward silence."See something you like?" He said.
Hikari blushed before returning to the hard ass that she was."You do know that this school has a dress code policy correct?" She said as she put her hands on her hips.
Shinji moved his hands from the back of his head and crossed them in front of his chest." Yes I know, but as it stands all of my belongings were recently destroyed." He simply said not paying any mind to her trying to seem like she had any control over him at all.
"Is that so, how exactly?" She said not believing his story at all." He looked like a trouble maker , and nothing good could ever come from them.
"What little faith you show. Well if you must know a heartless bitch destroyed everything that I own because she has some mental issues." Shinji said casually as the entire gasped excluding Rei and Auska of course who had a 'what the fuck'look on her face.
Hikari was disgusted ."There is a zero tolerance policy for cursing!" She yelled in the boy's proximity.
Shinji quirked an eyebrow. He wouldn't go off the handle unless pushed off the edge but he would not sit and do nothing either.
He sighed before speaking."Ahhh I see how things work now. Since Im not a loudmouth egotistical redhead I don't get to curse , abuse students and pretty much do as I damn well please?" Shinji said simply once again. He wasn't angry , not yet anyway right now he was just stating facts.
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Hikari`s eyes widened. She knew he was right but he just got here today, so how could he know this then? Who was he?
Hikari ignored the question out right. "Who are you I don't see your name on the roster." She said flipping though the documents on the clipboard.
Shinji sighed it was time to drop the bomb."Hikari Im hurt , you don't remember me?" Shinji said smirking as he continued. "After all I am one of the saviors of humanity and all that jazz." He said as he yawned.
Hikari thought for a minute and her jaw dropped."S….Shi….SHINJI! "She muttered out.
"The one and only." He said as he stood up.
The class was in shock even Rei raised her eyebrows a bit in surprise. This was the meek and frail Shinji. The class viewed Shinji`s new and improved form. All of the class was in awe at him. As this announcement was made not long after the chattering began.
"Wow talk about extreme make over"
"Where was he"
"This has to be some type of weird experiment by Nerv"
Hikari closed her mouth and swallowed loudly before opening her mouth. "Welcome back Shinji , but you are breaking just about every rule regarding dress code and you yourself know that there is a zero tolerance policy for cursing ."Hikari said trying to muster some authority. The class oooooing in the background.
At this time the teacher decided to speak up."Im afraid that she`s right mister will have to carry out the usual punishment. As for your clothing I suppose they will do until you can get new ones." He said. Shinji nodded at that.
"But sensei contacts and hair dye are against school rules as well." Hikari added in.
Shinji snorted. He was starting to get annoyed. He was trying to control himself but the girl wasn't making it easy for him.
"This isn't dye or contacts this is my real hair and these are my real eyes."Shinji replied pointing to his head and eyes.
"Lying is also against the rules Mister Ikari, we all know that your eyes are blue and your hair is brown." Hikari said smugly.
"Hmmmm If it were anyone else you would be right, but my job entitles weird things to happen to me , if you didn't have a stick up your ass you would realize that, now if you want proof I can get it to you , but don't you dare call me a liar without reason." Shinji said getting tired of this." Furthermore if you're so concerned about people cursing and wearing contacts and hair dye why haven't you gotten on Auska or Rei?
Hikari was taken back. No one had spoken to her in such a way so it was a shock that Shinji would be the first."Rei has brought papers proving that they were real," Hikari said trying to gain some ground.
"You didn't think that I could possibly have the same papers?"Shinji replied. Shinji was ripping through every defense that she put up.
"Im afraid hes got you on that one Miss Horaki. If you can bring proof of this I have no problem with it. But for now go ahead and finish your punishment so you can catch the rest of my lecture" The teacher said shrugging. Honestly the teacher didn't really care. Shinji didn't cause any trouble so he was good in his book, but those were his rules not the schools.
Hikari was silent but a look of anger was present upon her face. Shinji broke the silence by walking out of the room to complete his punishment. "Shall we start class now?" The teacher asked.
Hikari took her seat still dumbfounded at Shinji`s new attitude. She would have to talk to him later. She thought to herself as the rest of the class quieted down to listen to the lecture. Moments later we see Shinji outside of the window. He was carrying a pole in one arm and two buckets of water in the other. He set both of them down.
He pulled out his ear buds and put on some rap, he picked up the pole and put a bucket on each end and put the pole upon his shoulders wrapping his arms around it bending it slightly and letting his hands dangle.
The class looked on. Most people knew that this task was painful to most. But Shinji had his eyes closed with his head bobbing to the rhythm of the music.
So far his day was going as planned everyone was seeing the new him. The only reason he did the stupid task was because he wanted time to think of his next steps. He couldn't do that with everyone looking at him. Little did he know that's what the class was doing.
The class seldom paid any attention to the old man's ramblings , so to have some point of interest is rare. All heads were turned towards the window to look at Shinji pull of the task. All of them wondering either if it was him, or what made him change so much.
Auska on the other hand was thinking along different lines. Auska was at the moment for the lack of a better term pissed the fuck off. Shinji had torn her down mentally and physically, and being in her current condition she couldn't raise a hand to him. Right now she didn't know what to do to retaliate or if it would even work , or just make things worse. She was surprised when he first attacked her , but even more so when she saw his reaction to her redecorating his room.
She suspected that he was showing a front , and the destruction of that which he held most dear to him would bring him crumbling down.
But the outcome was the exact opposite. She grit her teeth in anger everything that she had tried so far was having no effect.
. How could you hurt someone who had already lost everything. Something clicked in her mind. She was attacking him physically.
She had always known Shinji to be mentally weak, so the idea was fool-proof. Now she had to go about making a plan.
Outside with Shinji
Shinji was deep in relaxation as the music from his ear-buds flowed into him. He looked relaxed for someone who is carrying out such a difficult task. Shinji going through one of those times when he was in blissfull peace. The sun`s rays warmed Shinji`s face.
He relished the time that he got to relax for the clear fact that there wasn't much of it in his line of work. Which reminded him he had to go get a physical from Ritsuko after he went shopping.
Shinji`s internal clock said it was about time for him to go back into class. He unwrapped his arms from around the pole then he shrugged it off causing it to fall. Shinji stretched a bit then put his Ipod into his pocket located on the inside of his coat. He trekked back up to the classroom.
But from afar a white robed figure retreated into the shaows.
Shinji opened the door and closed it as he stepped in. He walked to his desk. But as he walked to his desk he felt glares on his back. These glares held hatred and disgust. He didn't know why these words came to mind. But he just sensed it.
He sat down and pulled out his laptop and powered it up. He pulled up his Itunes and connected his ear buds as he picked a song to play. The song Young by Hollywood Undead flowed into his ears. As Shinji was perusing some possible downloads a chat window opened in the upper right corner of his screen.
Auska02: So are you satisfied?
'Of course' Shinji thought to himself as he rolled his eyes. He put his elbow on the desk and leaned into his arm using it to support his head. He typed in a response.
Shinji01: Satisfied with what?
Her response was lightning quick.
Auska02: What you did to me.
Shinji sighed as he replied with one hand.
Shinji01: I only gave you exactly what you deserved. So yes Im very satisfied. Maybe if you had listened to me the first time I wouldn't have had to fuck you up now would I? Shinji Typed out firmly.
Auska: …...
With her not replying he logged into his email account and looked through his mail. He didn't really have any mail as no one ever felt the need to email him.
Then all of a sudden his box started to fill up at a slow pace but picked up to a more rapid speed. They came in so fast that Shinji couldn't read one message with out another popping in the way. Shinji waited until they finally stopped. He clicked on the most recent one.
Anonymous245: You sicken me Ikari how could you do that!
Shinji blinked in curiosity and clicked on the next message.
Anonymous321; You sick bastard how can you live with yourself you depraved lunatic.
Click
Anonymous177: Damn Ikari you really are a freak RAPIST!
All of them where the same. What in the hell could these people be talking about. Then a shiver ran down his spine as this scene was all too familiar to his liking.
He turned his head to the left and saw Auska smirking devilishly accompanied by the glares of the rest of the class.
The gears in Shinji head started turning and the realization hit him. Auska lied to the whole class saying he raped her, and if was right, and when involving Auska he usually is or not in some cases. She had broadcasted their chat and he had been tricked. His words out of context would be very convincing
Shinji logged out of his email as more hate mail flooded in. It seems now the whole school knew now via Email. Shinji selected some soft rock and closed his eyes for a bit of rest as he would need it. It was going to be one hell of a day.
Rei POV.
Rei looked back and forth from her computer to the mysterious man that has identified himself as Ikari. Rei narrowed her eyes at the man. Analyzing every characteristic of his being. The person looked like Shinji but he seemed so much more...free. A feeling she knew that Ikari did not exude such as the man in front of her.
After reading the emails and im`s she had concluded that this as Shinji otherwise pilot Soryu wouldnt be giving him such attention. The next question on her mind was did he actually do what she had accused him of. She knew Shinji was incapable of something so crude as she knew he was a gentle hearted person.
But with these knew changes she was unsure. An idea made its way into Ayanami`s head. She then sent a message to Section 2 regarding a special request. She would still have to talk to Shinji as his knew changes might be of importance to the commander. At this time the bell rung.
Back to Shinji
Shinji heard the bell through his headphones. He popped them out and stood up to stretch. He put away his stuff and slung his bag over his shoulder and made his way to the cafeteria.
…...
Shinji was standing in the Main entrance to the cafeteria. Loud chattering hit his ears. He strode through the crowded place with calm even steps. He heard whispers of bastard , rapist , psychopath. Shinji brushed the small jabs off.
Shinji was at the end of the line now with his food, when the cashier gave him a condemning look.
"What" Shinji said not feeling comfortable by the aged man`s gaze.
"We don't serve rapists here." He replied in a gruff voice.
Shinji`s mouth opened slightly in an annoyed angered look.'Even th goddamn lunch man!` he roared in his mind.
Shinji scowled at the man and narrowed his eyes at the man sending shivers down his spine as he turned away.
As Shinji walked by the numerous tables he came upon Auska`s. She lokoed like a dog that had been beaten too much milking his humiliation for all its worth as the other girls around her coddled her as they shot him hate filled glares.
Shinji then did the unexpected as he passed the table he stretched onme arm out slowly, which made Auska flinch, and raised his middle finger, moving his arm backwards as he walked away to make sure it was in their view.
Everyone who saw was slack jawed, and needless to say Auska`s blood was boiling. Shinji sat down at an empty table .He propped his head up by laying on his arms after he put in his buds to tune out the noise around him.
In front of him was a poster advertising about a dance next Saturday. It looked intriguing to Shinji as he had not been to many social events besides a small party here and there. But who would he take. Just then Kalan sat down in his view with a worried expression on her face.
Shinji popped out his buds.
"Shinji do you know what everyone is saying about you?" She asked in a husjed voice.
Shinji nodded"Yeah I know."
Kaylan swallowed the lump in her throat as she asked her next question."I...is it true?" She asked with water in her eyes. She knew so little about him so anything could be possible , but from what she did know about him he wasn't like that.
Shinji made a face that she couldn't quite describe." No it inst, she framed me. " Shinji simply said.
"How?" Kaylan asked a bit relived and confused.
Shinji then explained what happened in class. Afterwards a look of understanding came upon her face." Oh well that's a relief, But aren't you worried some one will take matters in their own hands , Auska is a very popular girl you know." She said matter of factly.
Shinji hadn't even thought about that. It was a good possibility as Auska was Good at manipulating people. Before he could reply he felt a heavy palm upon his shoulder.
Shinji turned around to look up at three muscular figures. He mentally sweat dropped at Kaylans horrible timing.
The head jock spoke. His name was Kosuke. He was both one of Auska`s loyal followers as well as the strongest. He had two goons along with him a sandy haired kid and a ginger.
"Well I guess you think your hot shit now that you got a make over you can do whatever the hell you want." Kosuke said heatedly.
Before he said anything he gave Kaylan a look that said 'get out of here'. She left in a forced hurry. Shinji narrowed his eyes at the kid who chose to oppose him at the wrong time and place.
"Look Im not sure what you think you know, but Im really not the person you want to fuck with right now." He said coldly. The whole cafeteria quited down to listen to the situation that was now unfolding.
The boy recoiled at his tone. "You had no right to do what you did and then you prance around here as if you dont have a care in the world." He said with scorn.
Shinji face palmed at this. He got up out of his chair."Look I really don't have time to deal with you jackasses so could you please get out of my way?" He said with annoyance in his voice.
Shinji assessed the situation. He was outnumbered three to one. He had improved on his fighting skill but he wouldnt get cocky.
He kept his eye on the man in front of him waiting for any quick movements. The boy turned away and thensnapped back to throw a punch
! Shinji`s senses were going off. He flipped the chair upwards with his foot and caught it with both hands and brought it down upon the larger student's head. The boy dropped to the floor plastic chair remnants showering all around him. Shinji sensed movement from his right and droped the remaining pieces in his hand and raised his right fore arm to block an oncoming punch from the sand haired kid and punched him square in the face Breaking his nose.
Shinji then turned around and grabbed the Ginger kid`s head with both hands and rammed it into his knee. In a matter of seconds Shinji dropped three upperclassmen. Shinji grabbed his bag and walked out to the roof leaving the cafeteria in awe.
The roof.
Shinji was standing up looking at Downtown Tokyo 3. The breeze was making his coat flutter in the wind." I know your there Rei you can come out." He yelled out.
Cover blown the albino stepped out of the shadows.
What will happen next. Only me and sayian know. Sorry it took so long ill be updating more often though. And as always criticism is welcome but please make sure your argument is debatable.