After the Volcano 10
Disclaimer: I do not own Neon Genesis Evangelion or Highwayman. Wish I did, though.
Author's Notes: This chapter is the aftermath of Asuka's rescue, along with a new arrival and a new interest for Kensuke.
A classified location
As the members of SEELE are assembled, without Gendo Ikari present, Kiel can feel a thick amount of tension in the air. Causing the feeling of time slowing down, be it ever so brief. Clearing his throat, he brings the meeting to order.
"My colleagues, I've received some disturbing news. First off, our man in the JSSDF, General Hamoda, has been found. Dead. On the southeast shore of Japan."
"How? When?"
"It seems the man had been mostly eaten by sharks, 2. Very hungry ones, at that. As for when, it was just this evening when his bloated, half-eaten carcass washed up onto the shore. I happened to have been perusing the newsfeeds when I noticed that snippet."
"Isn't it strange he died shortly after Agent Kaji had died? Awfully convenient, isn't it?"
"It is strange, 3. Along with convenient. For if Hamoda had lived, we'd have had to include him in our glorious godhood." Kiel's laughter resounds with theirs briefly before he calms them back down. Before he can go on, 4 makes their concern known.
"Why isn't Ikari here right now?"
"Very good question, 4. And I happen to have the answer. The second item is the Second Child's pregnancy."
"WHAT? SHE'S PREGNANT?" Their united yell causes a solemn nod from Kiel before he goes on.
"She is, indeed. According to a communication from Herr and Frau Sohryu a day before they died, the Second Child was tested and confirmed for pregnancy." Slamming his fist down onto the table, he adds, "This was not in the scenario as it was set forth. Even more, Ikari lied to us about the scenario going accordingly. The survival of the Fourth Child was not in the scenario, either."
"It's because of that Marshal arriving in Tokyo-3. It has to be. The man should be liquidated."
"I agree, 5. But I'm thinking Ikari had a good point when we first discussed the Marshal. We are not to underestimate him. At all. To do so would be tantamount to committing suicide." An audible snort is heard and Kiel asks, "You have something to contribute, 6?"
"He's a man driving a big-rig. A nobody. What could be hard about liquidating him?"
"If you want to try killing Marshal 'Highway', be my guest, 6. Just be sure to select a successor beforehand. Just in case." 6 only scoffs audibly. Much to everyone's surprise, 5 scoffs as well.
"Oh, please. He's just a meaningless person with no support or other allies that we know of. He's as good as dead. 6 and I personally guarantee it." With that, 5 and 6 sign off before being dismissed. After a slight lull in conversation, the meeting resumes.
"If either or both of them die, I'm not going to miss 5 and/or 6. Who knows? I might just thank Marshal 'Highway' for getting rid of a pair of nuisances. Before we snuff out his light during Third Impact." 7's comment gets a rumbling chuckle from the others. Kiel included.
"I agree, 7. What do you think should be done about the Second Child's pregnancy?"
"I think she'll be dead before or upon Third Impact, along with her fetus. Even more, with her going on Maternity leave, along with unable to sync with Unit 02, she's out of the equation. I say we should leave her alone."
"I agree. While this development was clearly not in the scenario, it will work just as well. If not even better. However, from my understanding of the news, Johann Gruber survived the explosion that killed Herr and Frau Sohryu. He must be brought in for questioning by us. After which time, he shall be liquidated. Any opposed to 7's suggestion as to the Second Child's pregnancy?" Finding no opposition, Kiel nods and asks, "What of the Mass Produced EVAs? How far along are they?"
"The work is almost complete. Stealing Doctor Akagi's notes on the D.P. system has allowed us to duplicate the technology. S2 creation is progressing as it should. We should be ready by the time the Seventeenth Angel's defeated."
"Thank you, 8. Excellent work. This meeting's adjourned." As the icons fade away, Kiel detects a familiar presence and smiles. "How long have you been standing there, Tabris?"
"Not too long. I've accepted my duty to SEELE. Sir, a question."
"Go ahead, Tabris. Don't be long, though."
"Are you sure it's wise to let 5 and 6 go up against the good Marshal when so much about him remains unknown?"
"If those two want to die that badly, I'm more than happy to let both of them do so. 7 had a very good point. 5 and 6 were a pair of nuisances. Marshal 'Highway' would be doing us a tremendous favor in killing 5 and 6. It'd be two less gods to contend with, should the Marshal survive, anyway."
"I figure the odds of 5 and/or 6 surviving to be quite remote if the scant information about Marshal 'Highway' is accurate." At that, Tabris exits and Kiel snickers.
"As do I, Tabris. As do I."
In Tokyo-3, that evening
Asuka leaves the toilet at NERV HQ. As she exits, she can't help but wonder why her first month of pregnancy hadn't involved vomiting at all. Her concern must've been verbal, for Doctor Akagi gives her reply.
"The LCL exposure, Asuka." Akagi's voice gets the redhead's attention as the fake blond goes on. "I was writing some notations on your pregnancy and punched it into the MAGI for good measure. The MAGI came up with a feasible explanation as to why you're going through rectal morning sickness and not oral morning sickness at all."
Blinking, she then asks, "Did you just say rectal and oral morning sickness?"
"I did. How long have you been doing additional rectal disposals, or at least more than the usual amount in the past mornings?"
Blushing at the question, Asuka shakes it off and replies, "I've been taking larger than usual dumps over the past month." Her eyes going wide, she then adds, "While I haven't barfed at all during that time. That's why you said rectal and oral morning sickness." At Akagi's nod, Asuka cringes her face in disgust and adds, "So your theory is that my morning sickness has been coming out of my ass."
"Crudely put, but it is so." Giving her an estimating glance, she says, "Your body's so saturated with LCL, it'll wear off in six months. By that time, you'd be past the oral morning sickness stage. You'll never have to go through that. Unless, of course, you just want an excuse for Shinji to do you 'doggy-style' at the toilet." Akagi's chuckles while Asuka blushes heavily wear off quickly as the redhead grins bleakly.
"Terrific. Instead of barfing my guts out, I'm crapping them out. But, as long as I don't have to vomit at all…"
"Not to worry." Smiling softly, she then asks, "How are you feeling altogether, though?"
"If you're talking about the being preggers part, I'm excited. I know I could get to like doing without barfing daily." Ritsuko's chuckles at that are joined by Asuka's giggles before she asks, "When can I find out what gender the baby is?"
"You've got two options. Four months time from now, we can do an ultrasound to reveal the gender or you can wait until the baby's born."
"Hmm, I better see what Shinji has to say. Hopefully, he'll want to know ahead of time so he won't be surprised. He's been surprised too much as it is, I think."
"Yes, you should." Her amused face soon goes serious as she adds, "Of course, that wasn't the only aspect I was talking about."
"Oh." Shrugging, Asuka replies, "I'm still going through the motions."
"How do you mean, Asuka?"
"I mean, my own Father, sending me to Tokyo-3 to die recklessly to get glory for Germany? While fighting Angels? He and Helga, killing my Mom on orders from some bunch I've never even heard of?"
Her questions get Akagi's interest as she goes on. "Making me into a hardened soul, just for EVA? How fucked up is that?" Snorting, she adds, "That is so fucked up, I shouldn't even have asked."
"I agree wholeheartedly." Looking down at her notes, Akagi adds, "If you'd like to go now, you can, Asuka."
"Okay. But, before I go, can I try doing a quick sync test?"
"I don't see why not. If you want to try, I'll be monitoring for any kind of syncing. Not that I'll be expecting any, of course." Asuka's scowl has Ritsuko flinch lightly.
"Not helping, Doc." Asuka then sighs and asks, "Any chance I can get Shinji to go in there with me? After all, we were together in Unit 02 for the Sixth Angel. Maybe the feeling of him holding me in his arms will help."
"I don't see why not, Asuka." At the sight of Asuka's smirk, Akagi adds, "And no sexual antics in the plug, either."
"How… how could you tell what I was thinking?"
"I'm a woman too, Asuka. I know the look of a woman that's thinking about getting laid. Or, in your case, 'plugged'. You had that look in your eyes." Asuka's giggles resound as Akagi shakes her head in amusement. 'I just had to make a sex pun, didn't I?'
"Okay, Doctor Akagi. I won't make hot sex with Shinji in the plug. But I can at least think it, right?"
"I see no harm in that. Just be sure those thoughts don't become reality."
"Oh, I will." Snickering mentally, Asuka thinks, 'Sucker!'
Thirty minutes later, Shinji and Asuka are together in her entry plug, wearing their plug-suits. As Shinji runs his beloved's hair through his fingers from behind, he hears her moaning happily.
Although he didn't quite understand the purpose of him being with her, he did understand that Asuka had not vomited once during the first month of pregnancy. Along with her desire to try syncing with Unit 02 again. With his presence in the plug as well. Little does he realize that she has another goal in mind. Or that an unknown factor knows about his presence in the plug. And likes it.
"How long exactly do we stay in here, anyway, Doc? For the experiment I proposed, I mean."
"Two and half hours, Asuka." A minute later, Ritsuko adds, "Your sync ratio's at thirty. Shinji's presence is having a positive effect on your score."
"Hear that, Shinji? You holding me can be good. Too bad it was my last fight."
"Yeah. We can always use the EVAs to rebuild the destroyed and damaged areas after the war." His mind churning, he snickers and whispers into Asuka's ear.
"Oh, good idea, Shinji!"
Before Ritsuko can offer her thoughts or even ask, however, Asuka terminates the communicator, turning it off. As she turns around to face him, she smiles seductively.
"Asuka?"
"Shh." Depressurizing her plug-suit, she smiles seductively, adding, "I've been wanting to try this ever since the Sixth Angel. Sex in LCL." Pressing his release button, she relishes his shocked expression before it becomes a grin. "You felt so good in my arms when we were together during the fight. Did my tits and crotch feel good to you?"
Removing his plug-suit, Shinji nods, saying, "They did, Asuka. They still do." Watching as Asuka removes hers, Shinji carefully cups her right breast, eliciting a low moan.
"Mmm, that feels so good, Shinji." Lifting herself off his body slightly, she strips off her plug-suit and watches as he strips his off. "This is for your eyes only, my love." Recalling a Bond movie that had four of those words in it's title, Shinji does his best 'Roger Moore' impression.
"Likewise, my dear." Shinji's chuckles coincide with Asuka's giggles as the young woman impales herself onto his erection. His voice going back to normal, he adds, "All for you, Asuka. Only for you." As she pumps on him, Asuka leans forward and smirks sultrily, along with meanly.
"It better be, buster. You belong to me, Ikari. Much like I belong to you. Never forget that." Shinji's tongue invading her mouth is his reply to her. Bliss is the only thing she feels as Shinji pumps her.
Back outside, Ritsuko grimaces at the readouts gaining intensity. Before they settle back down.
'That was a close one. Their combined sync score was 250. At 125 each. What could they be doing in there?' Turning the communications back on from her end, she feels her eyebrow twitching in irritation. For she sees a naked Asuka copulating with a naked Shinji. And loving every minute of it.
"Pilots Ikari! Stop that right now! You don't know what kind of effects LCL will have during intercourse!"
"No better way to find out than researching it while doing it, Doc… Oh, Shinji!" Asuka having an orgasm on-screen causes Akagi to shake her head as she turns off the monitor.
'I feel like such a jackass! I should've remembered Asuka was cagy enough to pull this stunt!' Next thing she knows, Misato arrives, 'Highway' and Annie in tow. "Hey, Misato."
"Hey, Ritsu. Shinji and Asuka ready to go yet?" At her headshake of 'no', Misato asks, "Why is that?" Silently, Ritsuko turns on the audio.
"Asuka! I'm gonna cum!"
"Go for it, baby! Shoot it in me! Give our baby a sibling!" Their combined screams of ecstasy cause Misato no end of annoyance.
"Are we audible, Ritsu?"
"We are, Misato." Misato gives her a nod and takes a deep breath.
Back in the plug, Shinji and Asuka are basking in the afterglow of their most recent sex caper. Smiling softly at each other, they tilt their heads toward each other until…
"ALRIGHT, YOU TWO! YOU'VE HAD ENOUGH FUN AND GAMES!" Misato's yell startles each other into parting as the woman goes on. "ASUKA, YOU AND SHINJI ARE GOING TO HAVE A LITTLE TALK WITH MYSELF, RITSU, MARSHAL 'HIGHWAY' AND ANNIE! WHEN WE GET HOME! DO YOU HEAR ME?"
"Looks like we're so busted, Shinji."
"Yep. But, we did at least have fun." Asuka's giggle at that is soon joined by Shinji's chuckles. As the two put their plug-suits back on, he adds, "In retrospect, though, I prefer the pool and futon as opposed to LCL-filled plugs."
"I'm with you on that, Shinji." Hitting the plug's eject and LCL purge, she says, "It was fun, though. Having you with me in the plug. Stark naked. As we fuck our brains out."
Once the plug's ejected and the LCL's been purged from it, the two exit the plug and expel the LCL from their lungs. They both then take deep breaths to get used to breathing air once again.
"It was fun. Even though it was kinda cramped in there."
"Yep." Giving him a tender kiss, she adds, "Thanks for coming to get me, Shinji."
"No problem. You're my wife, after all." Asuka's giggle at Shinji calling her his wife has him chuckling too. "Want me to say it again?"
"Yes." Giving him a steamy kiss, she adds, "Say it again, my darling husband."
"My wife. My lovely wife." Holding her close, he murmurs, "You're my wife. Heaven and Hell help whoever gets in the way of me coming to help you. Whether it's in a fight or a rescue."
"Thinking of, I want to put that whole thing with Papa behind us, Shinji."
"Sure. I can understand that. Any ideas?"
"Yeah." Whispering into his ear, she tells him what he and Johann had told her. When she's done, she asks, "What do you think, Shinji?"
"It would dispel suspicion alright. But the sheer timing of the deaths of your Father and Step-Mother leaves much to be desired."
"Hmm, yeah. It does. Plus we need to find out more about SEELE. Who they are, what they want and why they like to fuck up our lives. If not fuck up everyone else's lives, as well."
Up in his office, Gendo smiles softly upon having heard the exchange. Having accessed the audio feed from Unit 02's cage proved fruitful. He'd even heard his son and daughter-in-law having sex in the plug. Much to his chagrin, Fuyutsuki was there too.
"Are you sure it was a good idea for you to monitor what they're saying and doing, Gendo?"
"I wanted to be sure they were unaware of SEELE, but it seems that they are now. As are 'Highway' and our long-departed colleague, Mr Kaji."
"Oh yeah. I wonder what he's up to right now."
"As do I, Fuyutsuki. As do I."
On New Hokkaido Island
"Here we are, Mr Kasugi. Everything just as you had specified."
"Thank you, Ms Hamashitako. I'll let you know if I need anything more."
"Yes, Mr Kasugi. Enjoy your night, sir." Mr Kasugi gives the matronly-appearing woman a short but polite nod before she leaves.
"Oh, I will, Ms Hamashitako. I most definitely will." As the woman exits the domicile, he looks around and grins. "Now to work." Ryo Kasugi opens his briefcase and brings out a paper with 15 items on it. 'Where would be a good starting point? Ah yes. That will work quite well.'
Back in Tokyo-3
As Shinji and Asuka wash the LCL off their bodies in their respective locker room showers, Misato, Annie and 'Highway' are with Ritsuko in the lab. Going over the fake blonde's findings on Asuka's sync attempt.
"So, the only way Asuka can sync right now is if Shinji's in the plug with her. But, with Asuka on Maternity leave right now, you don't want to chance her losing the baby."
"That's it in a nutshell, Misato. Even more, unless the Angels space out their attacks to after Asuka gives birth, it's highly unlikely she'll be able to fight again."
"What about using the EVAs for reconstruction work?" Shrugging, 'Highway' remarks, "They're strong enough to do the work. Plus it'd be a shame to put them out to pasture when they look like they just came off the assembly line."
"That is a workable option that Shinji proposed before…" Akagi's voice trailing off tells them all they need to know. "The progressive knives could be used as utility saws and are capable of cutting anything. I'll discuss it with Commander Ikari tomorrow." Misato gives her oldest friend in the world a nod before smiling.
"Come over for supper tonight, Ritsu. Shinji's cooking is to die for."
'Whereas your cooking is to die from!' Ritsuko's thought brings a smile to her face as she replies, "Sure, Misato. Let's go."
Back in the female showers, Asuka is soon joined by Rei. Giving the blue-haired girl a wry, but fond grin, Asuka shakes her head.
"So, where were you at, Wondergirl?" Getting a whiff of LCL on Rei's body, she scowls and asks, "You didn't go swimming in a pool filled only with LCL by any chance, did you?" Knowing that she can't tell Asuka the true reason for her smelling of LCL, Rei goes with it. Keeping her tone a perfect deadpan.
"Actually, I had. It's an idea I had given your condition of gestation. You and Shinji can both swim and breathe while submerged at the same time. I proposed the idea to Commander Ikari and he approved it." Mentally, she thinks, 'I better tell Father about this part of the conversation so he can make that pool a reality.' As she resumes her shower, Asuka ponders it before smiling.
"Thanks, Rei." Sighing, she then adds, "Now if only I can boost my sync rate without having Shinji in the plug with me. Not that I mind having him in there with me, of course. But there'll come a time where I have to try syncing with Unit 02 alone."
"The only way you can do so is to open your mind to your EVA, Asuka."
"Open my mind? What's that supposed to mean?"
"Exactly as I said, Asuka. Exactly as I said." Rei's enigmatic comment gets a headshake from Asuka.
"You know what the trouble with you is?"
"I do not, Asuka."
"You're so enigmatic, it's actually hard to tell that you're Shinji's sister. You're like polar opposites. Shinji's the shy but clear speaking one. Whereas you speak in bizarre riddles."
Giving the girl a giggle, she adds, "But it suits you. All we need now is someone that can translate what you say. That 'Stooge', Aida, perhaps. You'd be perfect for each other. He may be a hentai, but he can at least help you unlock your inner woman." Rei doesn't say a thing as she exits the shower. However, her mind is churning.
'Kensuke Aida helping to unlock my "inner woman"? Why do I find that idea repulsive and appealing at the same time?'
Fifteen minutes later, Shinji and Asuka arrive at the lab and the group heads on out. Upon their arrival topside, Annie and 'Highway' get into a waiting 'Stealth' and, after the car train's arrival, follow Misato's 'Blue Bullet of Doom' to her apartment complex. With the equation of Misato being behind the wheel, Asuka and Shinji not wanting to sit apart from each other, Ritsuko became the reluctant 'sacrifice' for the ride through Hell.
'At least Misato hasn't lost her touch when it comes to driving like a lunatic!' Gazing at the two teens in the back seat, she lightly smiles at how tightly they're holding each other. The light smile, however, becomes a slight grimace as she mentally adds, 'I just hope they don't start fucking like rabbits in the back seat while Misato's driving! She's reckless enough as it is!'
Five minutes later, the vehicles arrive at the apartment complex and Ritsuko exits the car. Throwing herself onto the ground, she then starts kissing it and laughs madly. Misato can only shake her head in bemusement as the head scientist picks herself up off the ground and follows the group into the building. When they get to the Katsuragi/Ikari apartment's floor, Misato smiles brightly.
"Ah, home sweet home. That is, until you and Shinji move out into your own love nest, Asuka."
Misato's comment doesn't even get a blush from Asuka. Not even from Shinji. For they're already thinking about moving out of Tokyo-3 once the Angel Wars are over. Along with intending to track down SEELE and introduce them to Misato's Curry Surprise.
As they enter behind the young couple, Ritsuko and Misato, 'Highway' and Annie both get a look around at the size of the Katsuragi/Ikari apartment. 'Highway' can't help but be impressed.
"This looks a lot nicer than some places I've been in."
"Thanks, 'Highway'. But it's not really me you should be complimenting. Shinji's the resident cook and caretaker of this place."
"Ah." Suddenly feeling thirsty, he asks, "Know where I can get any beer around here?"
"Yeah. Look in the fridge. Hope you like Yebisu." Looking toward the kitchen, 'Highway' can't help but see two refrigerators.
"Which one? You've got two fridges in here."
"Shinji, show him the beer if you please."
"Okay, Misato." Showing 'Highway' to the correct fridge, he opens it, revealing racks of Yebisu beer. "Here's the beer, 'Highway'. I hope you enjoy."
"Thank you, Shinji." Shinji gives him a nod before proceeding to start cooking. As Shinji cooks, 'Highway' brings out a can, opens it and takes a tentative drink. Swishing lightly before swallowing, he smiles and says, "May not be Budweiser or Coors, but it's not half bad."
Next thing he knows, he sees a small door on the other refrigerator open and a penguin with red spiked hair comes out. 'Highway' can only watch wide-eyed in disbelief as the penguin goes to the still-open fridge, bring out a can and pops the tab before drinking the beer down.
Once it's finished, the penguin looks over at 'Highway' and lets out a "wark" before going back to it's fridge. Once the door closes, he puts the can down on top of the fridge and rubs his eyes. To dispel the notion of hallucination or dreaming while awake. Once sure he's back to normal, he turns toward the living room.
"Um, Major Katsuragi, do you see penguins when you drink Yebisu? Particularly those that like to drink Yebisu?"
"Let me guess. You saw Pen-Pen." His eyes going wide, he turns toward a snickering Shinji. For the young man's the one that answered him. "He's a warm-water penguin that Misato adopted."
"Warm-water penguin, eh? How'd that come about? I mean, the only penguins I know of are of the cold-water variety." This time, Misato steps in.
"A genetics lab I did security work for once created him. After Second Impact, the penguin population was devastated due to the intense heat from the explosion. The experiment to make warm-water penguins was successful. But, those bastards…" Her voice trailing off as she lets out a sob, as the story is heartbreaking for her. Recomposing herself, she goes on.
"The bastards decided to kill Pen-Pen because he was no longer vital to their research. But I didn't let them do it. No sir. Nuh-uh. I snuck him out of that lab and hit the road. From there, it's just been the two of us. Having Pen-Pen with me is the closest I've been to being a Mother." Giving her young charges a fond smile, she adds, "At least until Shinji and Asuka came to Tokyo-3."
"I take it Asuka knows about him as well."
"Yep, that I do. As does Hikari, Rei and Shinji's other two Stooge buddies."
"This I gotta hear. What happened?" Annie's question is shared by 'Highway', as the man is curious as well.
Smiling softly, Asuka replies, "The first time she saw Pen-Pen, it was when Shinji and I were undergoing sync training to defeat the Seventh Angel. She enjoyed holding Pen-Pen because she thought he was the cutest thing she'd ever seen. Next to Touji 'the Stomach' Suzuhara."
"Why's he called 'the Stomach'? His head's harder than rebar-lined asphalt. His nickname outta be 'rebar skull', if anything." Asuka's giggles at that cause 'Highway' to chuckle as well.
"No argument there, 'Highway'. As for why he's known as the 'Stomach' is because he has a massive appetite. He's the biggest 'Stooge' of the group and Hikari is nuts about him."
"Who's the other 'Stooge' in the group?"
"That'd be Kensuke Aida. He's a military otaku that wants to pilot EVA." Shinji's voice wafts up to them from the kitchen as he cooks. "He also has a penchant for hacking into NERV's computers, stirring up Section 2 like a hornet's nest. He and Touji were kinda the first people that actually made me feel at home here. Misato being the first, of course."
"What about your Father, the Commander? Didn't he do anything to make you feel welcome? At all?"
"Nope. He was so distant, I'd about forgotten he was my Father. Then, that 'day' happened."
Curious, Annie asks, "What do you mean by that 'day', Shinji?" The look that Shinji and Asuka share with each other as Shinji walks in tell her all she needs to know. "So, did Shinji make the end of your virginity feel as good as it was supposed to?"
Shinji's and Asuka's blushes at the bluntness of Annie's question gets a wild laugh from both Misato and Ritsuko, along with a chortle from 'Highway'. Recovering from their blushes, Shinji and Asuka grin at each other and decide to turn the tables. However, before they can do so, Misato steps in.
"I don't know if he did or not, but Asuka gave him a blowjob so hot, he came right into her mouth. Touji and I saw the whole thing. Once he'd run out of the Hospital room, dressed in only a medical gown, Asuka decided she wanted to have risky sex, not caring if Shinji gave her a baby. So, she just skipped on out of the room. Rather giddily, too. Hikari woke up right afterward. Her reaction to what Touji told her was priceless."
'I was really giddy about possibly getting knocked up?' Stroking her belly tenderly, Asuka smiles softly before giggling. 'I guess I was giddy. After all, I was a girl in love with a wonderful boy.' Giving her beloved a loving glance, she mentally adds, 'Though he's not a boy anymore, but a good young man. Much like I'm no longer a girl, but a young woman. I don't know if I'd call myself good or bad, though.'
"Asuka, you okay?" Asuka comes out of it and blushes upon seeing Misato's smiling face. For Misato's smile is that of someone about to start having fun. "Are you trying to undress him with your eyes?"
Smiling coyly, Asuka replies, "If I was, I'd be over there in a heartbeat, kissing Shinji and convincing him to fuck my brains out on the kitchen table." A sudden clatter from the kitchen causes Asuka no end of concern. "You okay, Shinji?"
"Yeah, I'm okay, Asuka. Just lost my grip a bit, is all."
"Well, don't lose too much of it, honey. We're going to be having sex in your bed tonight and I want my hips held by your gentle hands." Misato's jaw drops down as Shinji returns serve.
"Okay, sweetie. You want to be on top or bottom?"
"I was thinking more along the line of 'doggy-style'. Though I don't know what that means."
"It means getting pumped from behind, Asuka."
Annie's reply gets a grateful smile from Asuka as the pregnant redhead goes to the kitchen. As she does so, Annie looks over at 'Highway' and grimaces upon seeing his thigh holster, shotgun within.
In her best Western accent, she says, "I don't think you need your big iron, Marshal. It seems to be safe in here." Curious, she then drops the accent and asks, "Why is the standard weapon of the 'Highwayman' unit shotguns anyway?"
"Nothing handier or more deadly than a scattergun."
"Okay. But why was the 'Highwayman' unit formed, anyway?"
"Where I patrolled in the past before I got here, before I started with the Marshals, lawlessness was running rampant. Local law enforcement was either underpowered or corrupt, which most of the time was the former. They only wanted to reduce the violence that plagued their jurisdictions, but quickly found themselves overwhelmed. That's where we came in." Sighing, he goes on.
"However, since our methods were dissimilar to them, clashes often happened. Especially in places where the lawmen were corrupt. I should know, as I'd been involved in quite a few scuffles. From Lawmen working on both sides, no less."
"Was? Warum?" Upon seeing him blink at her German, Annie tries again. "What? Why?"
"Well, one time in particular, there was this guy I had to help get out of town. Bo was his name. Not quite naïve, but a pretty nice guy. Well, he and his buddies were part of a military unit decorated during the war, but one cohort was living high on the hog. So, they 'robbed' the cohort's bank. The Sheriff was looking to put him into a body bag, as was the former cohort."
"What happened then?" Misato had snapped out of it in time to hear his story. Giving her a nod with a grin, 'Highway' chortles lightly.
"The 'robbery' wasn't fully carried out. Bo left the money in the vault in different boxes. The Sheriff and the former comrade wound up going over the edge of a cliff when they tried hitting 'Stealth'. Bo got the job as Sheriff and tightened up his act."
"While that's a fascinating story, I'm thinking there's something you're not telling us, 'Highway'. Let's have it."
"You're sharp, Major. Okay. While I was driving 'Stealth' out of town, Bo sitting beside me, we were beset by Sheriff's Deputies. They had the road blocked off. Bo wanted me to turn the wheel so we can leave town another way. I lifted it off the column and handed it to him, telling him to turn it." His chortle becoming a snicker, he adds, "You should've seen the looks on those guys' faces when 'Stealth' revealed it's true form."
Misato and Annie are both perplexed and Annie asks, "What do you mean by 'true form', 'Highway'? It's just an unusually-designed big-rig. Isn't it?"
"More like the truck's a camouflage method, for the purpose of concealing a helicopter." Taking another drink, he adds, "Though time on the road keeps me pretty well grounded. Even though having a helo at the ready does come in handy."
"I bet it does. If only Ryoji had met you in time, 'Highway'. Maybe if you'd have gotten him out of Tokyo-3, he'd still be alive." Misato's sad tone strikes a chord in 'Highway' and he can't help but feel for her.
'Do I tell her and risk her wrath? Yeah. Let's tell her. As long as she keeps it quiet.' Clearing his throat, he adds, "Major Katsuragi, there's something I need to tell you. But, please, you can't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you." From there, 'Highway' goes on. Misato's reaction is self-explanatory. Along with audible all along Tokyo-3.
"YOU DID WHAT?"
New Hokkaido Island
Feeling a shiver going along his spine, Kasugi shrugs it off before going on. Entering the assembly plant for the M.P. EVAs, he can only shudder at their sheer ugliness.
'They'd be so cool if they weren't butt-ugly. Of course, them being butt-ugly would make destroying them quite fun. Onto the sabotage. If only Katsuragi could be here right now.'
On the road outside Tokyo-3
A lone big-rig with a flat-bodied cab rolls along Tokyo-3's roadways. It's two occupants can't help but look around in confusion.
"Where are we, Jetto?"
"You've got me, Ms Winthrop. I know this much, though. We ain't in Texas, which is where 'Highway' vanished at." Next thing he knows, one of his monitors beeps, causing him to smile. "I've got 'Stealth's locator beacon."
"Where? How?"
"Two miles, dead ahead. As for how, I'm not really sure."
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's find 'Highway' and get him back home."
"No problem on the first. The second could prove a little difficult."
"What makes you say that, Jetto? We simply go back the way we came. That's all."
"And what if it doesn't prove to be that easy, Tania? I know this much before we got here. I saw a shimmer of multi-colored light." Tania is quiet as she considers Jetto's comment. Silently forgiving his informality with her. After two minutes, she goes on.
"I did too, Jetto. So, maybe all we have to do after getting 'Highway' back with us is look for a shimmer of multi-colored light."
"Maybe. But like I said, it might not be that easy."
"I'll keep that in mind, Marshal Jetto." From there, the two cruise along in silence, following the beeping of the locator beacon.
NERV HQ: Section 2 post
"Intruding vehicle detected! It's heading toward Major Katsuragi's residence!"
"Very well. I'll call the Major and let her know." His brow furrowing, the Section 2 Agent asks, "Isn't that Marshal there as well?"
"Yeah. She offered him and the Second Child's Aunt a place to rest for the night."
'Could the unknown be a hostile or a friendly? Best call ahead.' Picking up the phone, the Section 2 Agent says, "Get me Major Katsuragi on the line. Stat!" After a minute goes by, he hears her voice.
"Katsuragi here."
"Major, you've got an unknown vehicle heading your way. Intentions unknown."
"Understood. I'll get Marshal 'Highway' to assist me. Katsuragi out." At that, the tone beeps from being disconnected and the Agent shakes his head.
'I don't think she's forgiven Section 2 for not keeping the Second Child from being abducted. Can't say I blame her. But, I can at least send a small contingent of Agents there as backup should it be needed.' Nodding, he picks the phone back up and says, "Send a squad of seven Agents to Major Katsuragi's apartment. That's right. Seven. Don't ask questions, just do it or be ready to turn in your weapon. Out."
Inside Misato's apartment, three minutes ago
'Highway' is finally getting used to Pen-Pen's presence when Misato's phone rings. As she speaks, his ears pick up a familiar engine.
'Can it be? Only one rig I know of has that signature sound.' His suspicion is confirmed when he hears a loud male voice.
"HEY, 'HIGHWAY'! YOU HERE OR WHAT?" Crossing to the balcony entrance, 'Highway' opens the door and steps onto the balcony. Looking downward, he sees a pair of faces he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Hey, Jetto! Tania! Come on up! Katsuragi apartment!" Upon seeing Jetto and Tania nod, he turns back toward Shinji and says, "You may want to make some more, Shinji. We've got incoming."
"Already on it." Shinji can't help but smile widely while Asuka giggles. "Never had a dinner crowd this big. Maybe I should think about working as a chef."
"Hmm, that'd be perfect. But…" Her voice trailing off, Asuka thinks, 'So just what can I do if I can't pilot EVA anymore? I'd go stir crazy from sheer boredom.' Shinji's lips on hers bring her out of it, causing her to smile softly. "I'm okay, Shinji. I was just thinking about what I can do after this war's over with. I mean, the only thing I was trained exclusively for was piloting Evangelion. Nothing else."
"You're pretty, so why not modeling? You'd make a great model, Asuka. Especially in lingerie and bathing suits." Shinji waggles his eyebrows, causing a smirk to rise on the redhead's face.
"Only to and for you, baka darling." Giving him a soft peck, she giggles. "Anything else about me you like?" Shinji ponders it before smiling widely.
"You're also smart. You can go the educational route. You'd make a better teacher than the guy teaching us right now." Asuka can't help but giggle at recalling how fond the teacher was of the same lecture about Second Impact. Every single day, it'd be the same thing. Over and over again.
"I think anyone would make a better teacher than that old fossil. Heck, even Misato and Doctor Akagi can do it better. Who knows? Maybe even Wondergirl." Misato picks up on it and adds on.
"Vice-Commander Fuyutsuki was a Professor as well too, if I remember correctly. I can talk to him about it next time I see him, Asuka."
"Yeah. I'll go for it." Shinji gives her a nod and moves to kiss her. Just as the doorbell rings. "I'll get it, honey. You just keep on cooking."
"Yes dear."
Shinji gets a good peck on her lips, causing Asuka to snicker as she goes to answer the door. When she does so, she sees a tall Caucasian man with short-cut white hair wearing a black leather jacket with black denim jeans and a slightly shorter Caucasian woman with red hair wearing a fashionable evening dress. The man gazes down at Asuka and smiles warmly before speaking with an Australian accent.
"Hi. My colleague and I are looking for the Katsuragi apartment. Is this it?"
"Yep. I'm Asuka Ikari. Charmed, huh?" The man chuckles while the woman smiles softly.
"I'm Tania Winthrop, liaison to the 'Highwayman' unit for the U.S. Marshals and the gentleman is Marshal Jetto with the 'Highwayman' unit. We're looking to speak with Marshal 'Highway' to find out why he's been out of touch with us for two solid months."
"Ah. So you're the ones he called out to on the balcony. Come on in. you're just in time too. Shinji's just about done, from the smell of his cooking."
"Great. I'm starving. I'm sure Jetto is as well." Once inside the apartment, 'Highway' and Jetto greet each other warmly with a hand clasp before chuckling.
"Damn good to see you again, 'Highway'. I was getting kinda worried about you."
"Right back at you, Jetto. How'd you get here, though?"
"Not one foggy idea, mate. But Tania and I saw a shimmering of multi-colored light out in Texas. Where the bloomin' devil are we?" Much to Jetto's surprise, 'Highway' doesn't speak next.
"Welcome to Tokyo-3. I'm Misato Katsuragi, Major of NERV. The blond woman beside me is Ritsuko Akagi, NERV's top scientist. The brunette is Annie Zeppelin, Asuka's Aunt. Asuka and Shinji are the Second and Third Children. Both of them are Pilots for NERV." Jetto and Tania both blink before uniting their voices for three questions.
"NERV? Pilots? For what?" At that, Misato and Ritsuko tell their newest arrivals NERV's purpose, the Evangelions and about the Angel Wars. Jetto and Tania both shake their heads in disbelief. Shinji then breaks the dour mood.
"Dinner's ready." As the group is seated, Shinji says, "For tonight, Teriyaki Chicken and Beef with Rice and bread rolls."
"Hope you made plenty, Shinji."
"Not to worry, Asuka. I made more than enough, seeing as you're eating for two."
"I was talking more about you, Shinji Ikari. You need to eat more. I saw how you strained yourself during the Ninth Angel crisis. So eat up, sweetie." Asuka's comment gets a curious blink from Tania as she processes the information.
"Did Shinji say you're 'eating for two'? And why is his last name the same as yours when you look nothing alike?"
"Uh-huh. He's the Father to our child and my husband, Ms Winthrop. My maiden name was Sohryu." Tania blinks in disbelief as she gazes at Asuka up and down. Jetto does the same before clearing his throat.
"But, you're just a baby still. How can you possibly be pregs and married?"
"Due to the effects of Second Impact, age of sexual and marriage consent is 15. 14 for NERV personnel. Since Shinji and Asuka are both NERV personnel and found love with each other, it was no difficulty for Commander Ikari to give his blessing for his son to wed. Or at least cut through the red tape with the UN."
Before a baffled Tania can even comment or ask what Misato means, Pen-Pen comes out of his fridge.
Before the penguin can let out a "wark", a smiling Shinji says, "Hey, guy. Got your food and drink ready." Getting a happy "wark" in reply, Shinji can only chuckle mildly as the penguin goes to his dish. Turning back toward Tania, he can see her eyes going wide before she smiles widely. 'I know that look!'
"That is so cute! You've got an adorable penguin for a pet!"
"Pen-Pen's not a pet. He's more like family. Misato's the most attached to him emotionally. My first night here, he gave me quite a start." Before Jetto can ask, Shinji adds, "You don't want to know, Marshal Jetto. Trust me on that. It's embarrassing enough as it is."
"Ah." Jetto then turns back to examine Pen-Pen, only to feel his jaw drop upon seeing the penguin using it's beak to hold the can as it drinks Yebisu. Recovering his jaw, he asks, "Am I seeing a penguin drinking beer, Ms Winthrop?"
"If you are, I'm seeing the same thing." Turning toward Misato, Tania then asks, "Does Pen-Pen drink beer often, Major Katsuragi?"
"Oh yeah. He loves drinking beer while eating his food." Misato's explanation is enough for Tania as she turns toward Shinji, a warm smile on her face.
"How'd you become a Pilot, Shinji?"
"I was essentially blackmailed into it, Ms Winthrop. I'd never even laid eyes on an Evangelion until…"
His eyes going wide as his voice trails off, Shinji remembers when his Mother had vanished into Evangelion Unit 01. His own experience helpful in it's own way. Asuka remembers it all too well, as she clutches Shinji close to her. To let him know that he's still with her. Shinji snaps out of it and gives her a bleak grin before resuming.
"Ten years after Mother was taken into Unit 01. She vanished right before my eyes."
"You saw the whole thing, mate?" Shinji's quiet nod causes a twinge of sympathy in Jetto. "How old were you?"
"I was four." Shinji's reply gets a gasp from Asuka as she reaches over to comfort him. With Shinji returning it. "You were four when SEELE had your Mother killed, weren't you?" Shinji's question causes Jetto and Tania both to blink perplexedly before Asuka gives her reply.
"Yeah. Isn't it strange our Mothers were involved with the Evangelion project? Along with met fates unbecoming? Your Mama vanishing into your EVA and my Mama losing her…" Her voice trailing off, Asuka ponders something. 'What if… I wonder.' Turning toward Ritsuko, she's about to ask when Ritsuko gives her reply.
"I don't know if it was intentional or an accident. It happened to them at pretty much the same time." Looking over at the two, she adds, "If you want more answers, you'll have to ask someone that was with GEHIRN, Asuka. Shinji, the Commander has more details when it comes to your Mother. So you'll have to consult with him."
"Was he with GEHIRN at the same time as NERV?" Getting a nod from the fake blond, Shinji turns toward Asuka and says, "Let's ask him together, Asuka. We need to get to the bottom of this."
"Yes. Tomorrow. Doctor Akagi, since I'm off the roster indefinitely, any chance I can recommend an interim Pilot for Unit 02?"
"But of course. Who do you have in mind?"
"Touji 'the Stomach' Suzuhara. After all, he hasn't been in an EVA battle yet. So he's probably long overdue."
"But, you've pretty much monopolized Unit 02."
"True. However, seeing as I'm knocked up and unable to sync without Shinji with me in the plug, we're short a Pilot. Touji's the perfect choice." Misato and Ritsuko both nod, while Annie and 'Highway' exchange worried glances. 'Highway' then turns toward Asuka and his face goes serious.
"Aren't you worried about a repeat of the Thirteenth Angel, Asuka? Or the Fourteenth and Fifteenth?"
"I am. But I'm pretty sure there won't be a repeat of any of those messes. Shinji should have no trouble keeping 'Stomach' and Wondergirl safe." Turning toward Shinji, she asks, "Why don't you call 'Stomach' and see if he'd like to try syncing with my EVA?"
"Okay. I just hope he doesn't say something wiseacre about it."
"If he does, I wouldn't be surprised by it."
"Good point." Shinji goes over to the phone and punches in Touji's number. Asuka, Misato, Ritsuko, Annie, Jetto, Tania and 'Highway' watching intently. While Pen-Pen eats his share. "Hey, Touji."
"Shin-man. What's going on, buddy boy?"
"Um, Asuka would like to know if you'd like to Pilot her EVA. Or at least try syncing with it tomorrow, anyway."
"Hang on a sec. I gotta check something outside right quick." Less than a minute later, Touji's voice comes back. "No sign of flying pigs or demons dancing in the streets. Okay. I'm in. But why me?"
"Well, she is on Maternity leave after all and you haven't fought an Angel yet. She figured you're long overdue."
"Okay. But if Unit 02 comes up possessed by a demon, I'm gone. Either by death or resigning from Piloting." Touji's reply gets a crinkly smile from Shinji.
"I'll pass your agreement on to Asuka, Touji."
"You do that. Oh, be sure to make a big lunch tomorrow, Shinji. If I'm going to try syncing with 'Red Devil's EVA, I'm going to need a big last meal."
"I understand, Touji. See you tomorrow." Ending the call, he turns back toward Asuka and says, "He's in."
"Great. I just hope Unit 02 will accept him."
'Oh, I have no doubt about that at all. Kyoko was a very caring person. She even cared for those she'd never even met, from what Professor Fuyutsuki told me. Along with the way you and Shinji fought together against the Sixth Angel.' Little does Ritsuko realize that her thoughts are echoed on her face. Along with Tania being a highly-skilled face reader.
'Doctor Akagi is hiding something big. Question is what is she hiding and why?'
After dinner, Misato gives Shinji and Asuka a sign much like the one on Shinji's door already. Only with something more. Causing a proud blush to rise on the two teens' faces. Misato and Ritsuko sharing a giggle with Annie and Tania.
NERV HQ
"So, the unknown vehicle turned out to have been driven by an ally of Marshal 'Highway'. Correct, Agent?"
"Yes, sir. Judging from the way Marshal 'Highway' called down from Major Katsuragi's balcony, it's safe to speculate that they're friends." Gendo gives a nod, dismissing the Agent.
'Two "Highwaymen" in Tokyo-3. If not more. I wouldn't put it past SEELE to try taking matters into their own hands. In order to restore the scenario, it's what they'd try through cowardly means.'
Smirking, he verbally adds, "I hope SEELE does something stupid. It's been kinda dull with nothing funny happening. The 'Highwaymen' getting the better of SEELE should be quite entertaining." Upon hearing a knock on his office door, he says, "Enter."
"Good evening, Father." Rei's voice puts a warm smile onto Gendo's face.
"How are you feeling this evening, Rei?"
"Quite well, Father." Her cheeks going red, Rei adds, "I did something I'm both proud and not proud of and I don't know how to put it to you."
"Oh? What'd you do, Rei?" As Rei tells him, Gendo nods his understanding. "It's a good cover, Rei. One that can be made real. It'll be done by tomorrow. Anything else?"
"Yes Father. It's taken me a fair amount of time to gather my courage for this, so here goes." Taking a deep breath, she adds, "I would like to move from my current residence."
"What brought this on, Rei?"
"Shinji told me his concerns for me earlier this week. I've been pondering since he told them to me and I built up my courage for this moment."
'That's my boy!' Giving her a nod, Gendo asks, "What do you think, Rei? Personally? Speak freely and leave nothing unsaid. You can use Shinji's comments for inspiration."
"Yes sir." Taking another breath, summoning her courage even more before she goes on. "It's a dump, sir. It may have been nice when it was first built. But now it's a shithole. Old and decrepit, a corpse wouldn't even want to be left there to rot."
'Beautifully put.' Giving her another nod, Gendo says, "The move is approved. You can move in the same complex as Major Katsuragi to stay closer with Shinji, Asuka and your unborn nephew or niece. I'll push the paperwork through and it should be done by tomorrow."
"Yes, sir. Thank you." Unsure, Rei mutters, "I'm not sure what to do now, Father."
"It's okay, Rei." Smiling softly, Gendo adds, "You've made tremendous progress since your brother arrived back into Tokyo-3. He's been a good influence on you."
"Yes, Father." Smiling softly as well, she adds, "He has. Along with shown courage even though he was scared out of his mind."
"He has indeed, Rei. Why don't you go get some rest? The last session must've worn you out somewhat."
"It has indeed. Good night, Father."
"Good night, daughter."
As Rei exits his cavernous office and closes the door, he picks up the phone and says, "This is Commander Ikari. Get me someone in charge of Logistics." A minute later, a voice comes up.
"Logistics, this is Larry. How can I help you, Commander Ikari?"
"Two items I wish to inform you of, Larry."
"Go ahead, sir."
"First item, the First Child has expressed a desire to move from her current quartering due to it's dilapidated state. The move has been approved by my command."
"Yes, sir. Any time frame in mind?"
"The move is to be carried out by tomorrow."
"Yes sir. Where is she going to be moving to?"
"Major Katsuragi's building complex."
"What of the old building, sir?"
"The building itself is to be razed."
"It's about time, sir. That place has more visible cracks than a plumbers' convention. And that's a lot of cracks." Larry's comment can't help but put Gendo into silent stitches.
'Funny analogy.' Smirking, he adds, "It is about time, indeed. The second item is the First Child had an idea for a pool filled exclusively with LCL. Can it be done?"
"The pool on Level 5 is just about done, sir. It'll take some modifying on the filtration system, but it can be done."
"Good man. Get it done, Larry." Hanging up the phone, he puts his hands under his chin and smirks. "Everything is going according to the new scenario. Old one be fucked and forgotten."
Next Morning
As she wakes up, Asuka can smell breakfast cooking and smiles at the thought of Shinji cooking. Her smile quickly fades, however, when her eyes land on Shinji's sleeping form.
'If he's asleep still, who's making breakfast?' Her eyes going wide, she thinks, 'Mein Gott! Is it Misato cooking this morning? Please, Gott, in all that's good and holy, don't be letting Misato cook!'
Quickly getting up from her husband's futon, Asuka throws on a robe and ties it to cover her nudity. Exiting 'Shinji and Asuka's Lovely Suite', as marked by the new sign, Asuka heads for the kitchen and sees a big surprise.
Jetto at the stove, with Tania and Annie glaring at each other. 'Highway' stuck in the middle of the glaring women. Sweating haplessly.
"Okay. Why is Jetto cooking and 'Highway' a nervous wreck?" Much to her surprise, Jetto chuckles before replying.
"Something you need to know about 'Highway', Mrs Ikari. Ms. Winthrop's had the biggest crush on the bloke ever since they started working together. Problem is, 'Highway' always had a low opinion about himself. Annie told Ms Winthrop about her relationship with 'Highway' and well, what you see is what happened next." Shrugging, he adds, "As for why I'm cooking, it's because it's a hobby for me. Got your lunches all set up, too. Shinji's, yours, and that Touji bloke's."
"Thanks, Jetto. Misato up yet? The morning's just not complete without her usual 'beer cheer'. It's a daily routine for her."
"Not yet." Upon hearing footsteps, he smirks and adds, "Sounds like she's on the way, though." Sure enough, Misato comes into the dining area, wearing her sleep-wear.
"Morning. Ritsu gone already?"
"Yep. She left two hours ago, citing her need to feed her cats." Jetto smirks and adds, "That's about the time Annie told Ms Winthrop about her and 'Highway' being together, come to think of it."
"Ah." Opening the Yebisu fridge, she pops the tab and takes a long swig. Swallowing and cheering out loud. "YEE-AHH! Nothing picks you up like a Yebisu in the morning!" Amused, Jetto looks over at a grinning Asuka and snickers.
"What? Don't you know a traditional breakfast includes miso, rice and sake?"
"To you perhaps, Major Katsuragi. Not to this gator." Jetto's cheerful retort is met by an amused grin from Misato.
"Please. Just call me Misato. It's too early in the morning for rank and file." Turning her attention to Asuka, she then asks, "Wore Shinji out last night into this morning, Asuka? Because he's not up yet."
"I guess I did. Shinji needs some work on his endurance in the bedroom." Smirking sultrily, she adds, "Given the current conditions, however, I'm quite pleased with how much pleasure he's capable of. I look forward to making many more babies with Shinji after this one's born."
"Trying for consecutive pregnancies, I gather." Misato's comment gets a blush-filled nod from Asuka as the kind-hearted Major chortles. "You do realize, of course, if you keep getting knocked up, you could wind up dying from pleasure overload."
"True. But what a way to go. Of course, as far as I'm concerned, there's no such thing as too much pleasure." Upon seeing 'Highway' sweating heavily, Asuka decides to be charitable. Sort of. "Aunt Annie, why don't you and Ms Winthrop try sharing Marshal 'Highway'? After all, double the pleasure means double the fun."
"You're not helping, Mrs Ikari." Getting up, 'Highway' adds, "I'm going to go take a cold shower now. Alone."
"Sure. Just watch out for Pen-Pen. That penguin is a real sneak at times." Misato gets a nod, not noticing a proud smirk on Jetto's face.
"Wark!" At that sound, Misato looks toward the direction and sees Pen-Pen drinking Yebisu and eating his tuna. Once done, he turns toward Jetto and lets out a happy "wark" before going back to his fridge.
"Glad you liked it, Double-P." Once the fridge door closes, Jetto notices a flabbergasted Misato and a stunned Asuka. Annie and Tania struggling to keep from laughing out loud as Jetto goes on. "I'm really a wonderful cook, Major Katsuragi."
"So I see, Marshal Jetto. Shinji may have some competition in the kitchen." Misato looks over at Asuka and adds, "Thinking of, you better go wake up Shinji." Asuka's seductive smirk starts to rise before Misato adds, "No sexual escapades, either. You can do them tonight."
"Yes, Misato." Acerbically, she quietly adds, "Party pooper."
"Now, now. None of that, Asuka. You can do your sexual adventures with Shinji later on."
Asuka's blush as she heads toward the bedroom gets a snicker from Misato. Popping the tab on another can of Yebisu, Misato gives a wary glance to Tania and Annie. Only to see they're both smiling semi-pleasantly at each other. Even Jetto's stunned by this twist. Jetto then clears his throat.
"Okay. What's with the smiles all of a sudden?"
"Just that Annie acknowledged that she has competition for a certain 'Highwayman's affections. I've known him for quite a few years whereas she's only known him for a few days." Jetto then groans before shaking his head.
"This has a certain familiar triangle written all over it. I can just tell right bloomin' now." Jetto's dismayed comment gets a curious glance from Misato while Tania and Annie continue the semi-pleasant smile.
In their bedroom, Asuka removes her robe and smirks upon seeing Shinji's still-asleep nude form. 'She didn't say anything about not using the "69" position to wake Shinji up. So it should be just perfect.'
Setting her lithe body down on top of Shinji's, Asuka takes his member into her mouth and starts sucking. Upon starting to suck, she can feel Shinji's tongue enter her womanhood. Along with his hands on her hips. Quickening her pace, Asuka feels herself start to quake on the inside as Shinji eats her out. Upon feeling his pressure rising in her mouth, Asuka quickly takes her lips from around his manhood and grins. Stroking his member with her hand, she shudders upon feeling him continue lapping her petals.
"You awake yet, Shinji?"
"Oh yeah." Shinji then groans, adding, "I'm about to pop, Asuka."
"Hmm, then it's time for 'Crème of Shinji'. My favorite."
Wrapping her lips back around his member, she finds she's just in time as Shinji erupts into her mouth. Gulping his seed down quickly, she feels her womanhood exploding from the pleasure as well. Coating Shinji's face in her juices. Once both teens get their breath back, Asuka lifts herself off of Shinji's frame to face him.
"So, was it good for you, Shinji?"
"If it was good for you, then yes." Asuka purrs happily as she snuggles into him. Only to giggle when he adds, "We need to shower big time. I'm talking a full wash and a wax. I'm covered in 'Asuka Cobbler'. While not the breakfast of champions, it's pretty good."
"Yeah. We do. Let's shower together, though. It'll save time and water that way."
"Okay. We can always try hot shower sex another time."
"You dirty man." Giving him a sumptuous kiss, she adds, "I can hardly wait for that. Now, to the shower, my darling husband."
"Yes, my lovely wife."
Their giggles as they go into the shower together soon become moans of ecstasy as they clean each other off. Prompting yet another copulation session. With Asuka's back to the shower stall's wall, as Shinji pumps into her. Softly biting her lower lip as she feels Shinji sending his seed into her womb minutes later.
Back in the kitchen, Misato checks her watch and groans. 'That girl can't keep her legs closed until after school, can she? She just has to have sex with Shinji willy-nilly. She's become a damned nymphet! Shinji's nymphet, but a nymphet nonetheless.'
After their shower sex, Shinji and Asuka quickly get dressed and grab their breakfasts and lunches. Intent on eating the former along the way to school. As they eat, Shinji looks around and frowns in concern. Asuka notices it and frowns as well.
"Something wrong, Shinji?"
"Yeah. Kensuke wasn't at the door like usual this morning."
"Yeah. Come to think of it, he usually is." Her eyes going wide, she goes on. "You don't suppose…"
"It's possible. We'll find out when we get to the ground and outside." Asuka gives him a nod and a grin. Which gets wider when they get outside. "Sure called that one." The sight of Kensuke Aida, snapping pictures of 'Stealth' and Jetto's rig, is enough to amuse Asuka and Shinji both. Kensuke, picking up on their presence, turns around and blubbers excitedly.
"These are the coolest trucks I've ever seen! Are they new with NERV or something?" Before either one can even reply, he goes on. "It doesn't matter! Only NERV has equipment this cool! Shinji, can you ask your Father if he can get me into the unit that has these kick-ass cool trucks? Forget EVA! These trucks are cool! I'll do a search right after we get to school! Come on! Let's go!" Laughing insanely, Kensuke bolts away, leaving a perplexed Asuka and Shinji in his wake.
Asuka snaps out of it and asks, "Did that 'Stooge' just say 'Forget EVA' as if it no longer mattered to him?"
"It would appear so, Asuka." Smirking, he adds, "Let's look at it this way. At least he's not chomping at the bit anymore when it comes to piloting Evangelion."
"Yeah. That's true, I guess. But, don't you think it's a bit cruel not telling him those trucks aren't with NERV or even from this dimension?" Shinji ponders it before smiling meanly.
"Nah. Well, maybe just a little bit mean." Asuka giggles with sinister glee at that as the two head on to school. Eating their breakfasts as they walk leisurely along.