NGE: The Enlightening Music
This chapter was inspired from the first track of the 21 Grams soundtrack; "Do we lose 21 Grams." Things will go down hill for the characters at this point...
For this chapter, Toji dies (so the start is directly from the manga). It had more of an emotional impact than the one portrayed in the anime. I want to explore how the characters handle his death, over a period of two-four days. I know, I'm ambitious and that is a good thing. Especially with what I'm planning in advance.
Chapter.10
Losing a friend=a pint of lost blood
Misato woke up and noticed her left arm in a tourniquet, a bandage on her left cheek, paramedics on the ground and air, and Kaji who knelt down to her level, "Kaji?"
"Major Katsuragi, you're lucky," he managed to say. Misato struggled to get words out, "Ritsuko," concerned for her friend's health.
"She's okay. Actually, her wounds were light," Kaji eased her worries but sparked others, "What about Unit-4," she asked now awake.
Kaji responded, "It had to be destroyed as an Angel. Pilot and all," the news hit Misato hard. Which prompted her to ask the painfully obvious 'gorilla in the room' question, "What about Shinji," Kaji knew she would ask that, but secretly hoped she wouldn't. But gave the news anyway, "Unit-1 took it down."
Misato felt disgusting unease in her core.
At the other side of the perimeter, where Unit-1 was, NERV personnel were at the scene, surveying the damage.
'This is the Unit-4 recovery team reporting,' (radio static)
'Pilot's right leg severed below the knew," (radio static)
'Spleen is ruptured,' (radio static)
'Massive cranial damage,' (radio static)
'No heart sounds,' (radio static)
'No pulse detected time is 20:07…out,' (radio static)
[9:37pm]
Shinji was placed in a holding area, as ordered by Commander Ikari. Shinji sat with his knees close to his chest. He was depressed, numb, but above all…angry as his body could allow. Thoughts were swirling around in his head 'what could he have done to prevent all of this from happening' he thought and what to say to his father.
[Wednesday]
Asuka and Dante were allowed to go to school, Rei decided to stay behind in NERV. The day was hazy, the outlines of downtown looked like grey silhouettes that stood in a white background that faded into baby blue higher up in the sky. As if the sense of solidity lost meaning.
When the Euros arrived at school, it was one of those days they really noticed the decreasing number of students, especially their class, where only 10 students including themselves remained. Asuka sat down with Hikari who looked happier than usual while Dante sat down with Kensuke. Midway through homeroom, a teacher's assistant arrived in the classroom, whispered something to the teacher. This quiet exchange caught the students' attention.
The teacher stood in from of the class, "Class, our fellow student Toji Suzuhara was killed last night. A drunken man while on his way home shot him in the back. Please let's have a moment silence for Mr. Suzuhara."
The class knelt down their heads in respect. Quiet tears flowed from Hikari, who quickly wiped them off. Asuka noticed this and felt extreme disgust with herself. Kensuke's fists shook, fighting back his tears; Dante also felt disgust with himself.
When the moment passed, homeroom ended. The class readied themselves for their first official class. Kensuke and Dante got their notebooks out for 1st period. Kensuke straight up asked, "So what really happened with Toji? There's no way in hell Toji was shot by a drunkard," angry and sadness was in his whispered voice.
Dante was thrown back by his directness, "I'm not hiding anything."
"Bullshit! And if you still wanna be friends…level with me," Kensuke crossed his arms. Dante took in a deep breath, "Okay, last Friday, Toji was called in the principal's office by Dr. Akagi, the scientific director of NERV. He was designated the Fifth Child to pilot Eva Unit-4," he whispered all of this to Kensuke, out of earshot from the other students.
He continued, "Yesterday was the official test. But something went wrong, while it was transported here from the US, an Angel contaminated it. Our order were to…"
"Kill Toji," Kensuke interrupted sounding bitter. Dante continued, "To destroy the Eva. But because of the Angel, the Eva was too much for us."
"Then how did you guys…destroy it," Kensuke asked, afraid to know the truth. Dante took in another deep breath. Their first teacher entered, so he said it quickly, "Shinji." Kensuke immediately went numb. After first period, he further explained that Shinji's father initiated the order to kill Toji by forcing Unit-1 to do it with a new computer system called the 'Dummy Plug.' Kensuke took in the details, but he still felt numb, disconnected, with a hint of anger.
[Lunch period]
Throughout the morning, Hikari tried to maintain her composure as class president. However at lunch, she and Asuka went to the roof for private time. Hikari cried out her built up emotion, Asuka held her and patted her back, trying to comfort her. It helped Hikari but not Asuka. She felt disgust for not saying anything about Toji's true cause of death.
"Hikari…there's something I have to tell you," Hikari wiped the excess tears from her eyes, "What is it," Asuka hesitated, "It involves Toji but I'll leave it for…"
"No! Don't say you'll leave it for afterschool! You have to tell me!" Hikari demanded answers.
"I can't! You have to maintain yourself as class president," Asuka tried to calm her down, but it was futile, "Bullshit!"
Hikari surprised herself and Asuka for swearing, "I'm sorry Asuka," she quickly apologized, "No Hikari...you shouldn't apologize for what you're feeling…sit back and I'll tell you."
She proceeded in telling Hikari the truth as Dante did for Kensuke. Over the details, Hikari shook; she couldn't believe Shinji killed Toji. Asuka explained that his father controlled the Eva; Shinji had no control. Hikari heard, but still shook with rage and despair. Asuka hugged her; their lunches lie on the floor forgotten.
[Afterschool]
After an emotionally charged day, Dante and Asuka walked back to their apartment building. When they arrived, before they entered their respective apartments, Asuka said something, "I told Hikari how Toji died," Dante stood in silence for a moment, "I did the same for Kensuke." They opened their doors, got in, and closed their doors.
[Asuka's POV]
'I looked around it's strange not having Shinji around. He got what he deserved, thrashing around and trying to attack Commander Ikari while security personnel tried to subdue him. Huh, who knew he was that aggressive. Guess I'll take a shower to wash away the guilt from yesterday. Mmmm, with Misato and Shinji still at NERV…feels lonely here.'
[Dante's POV]
'God, what the hell happened out there? Shinji shouldn't be detained for not following orders! That bastard of a Commander should be beaten down! Damn, nothing else to do with Misato and Shinji still at NERV. Guess I'll just change into my sweats and watch some TV. Anything to numb how shitty I'm feeling right now!'
[NERV-Shinji's POV]
'I'm gonna kill my dad! I'm gonna kill that son of a bitch! I have to…I have to kill him,' these thoughts keep going around in my head. They scare me, even more so now because dad won't even look at me. Not since I disobeyed him to kill Toji. Tomorrow…tomorrow I have to face him…and see whether or not I'm gonna be relieved of my status as an Eva pilot. If that happens…well, I guess I have to head back to Kyoto. I'm gonna miss everyone here, especially Kensuke and Hikari. The others can do fine without me, especially Asuka.
Asuka, I think I might miss you too…especially when I…what the hell am I thinking! She and I never got along, so why should I miss her. All we ever did was argue (the memory of them kissing passed through his mind)…that kiss was never supposed to happen. She can just go and…huh, can't even finish my own thoughts. Maybe that's for the best, she and I will never have the best relationship. I have to accept that, it sucks because I want to try. I want her to let me try, I want her to…'
[Misato's Apartment-8:40 PM]
Asuka drew on her left arm with a pen and when Misato came home she thought it was something else and overreacted.
"Asuka I'm home. Listen we have to…whoa! Asuka what are you…" She rushed over; grabbed Asuka's right arm to stop her from what she thought was self-mutilation until she noticed the ink on her left arm.
"Sorry," she let go, "Sorry Asuka…I thought that…that you were…"
"What cutting myself," Asuka finished her sentence, "Didn't mean to disappoint you. Next time I'll tattoo myself with a razor or a pair of scissors," dripping with sarcasm.
"Asuka," Misato shocked by what she said, "Listen," she calmed down, "We have to be at NERV tomorrow…for Shinji's hearing."
Asuka put the cap back on her pen, "Who else is going to be there," she asked, "Just us and Commander Ikari. Kaji will escort Shinji from his cell and back."
Asuka didn't say anything; she just played with her pen with her back in Misato. Misato walked around her and talked to her face to face, "I know you don't like Shinji very much, for reasons unknown, but it would be good for him."
"Why," Asuka asked not buying her reasoning, "Because he would feel more at ease with us there. In a way…we're his family now."
"Family...not even close," she got up and adjusted her shorts, "But I'll go," and gave her a soft expression.
This made Misato relieved, 'At least she cares about Shinji enough to come.'
"I'll be in my room, call me when its time to eat," Asuka said, "Okay and Dante? Where is he?"
"He's in his apartment," Asuka said, "Okay I'll tell him what we'll be doing tomorrow."
"Got it," Asuka entered her room and Misato went to Dante's apartment.
[Dante's apartment]
Dante was listening to some electronica he picked up in New Akihabara. It was okay; it had a melancholy feel to it. He lied on his bed sideways. The doorbell rang, he got up, when he opened the door, Misato was there.
"Misato, what are you doing here?"
"I have something to tell you, may I come in," Dante motioned her to come in. He made maté while she looked around the living room. Like Shinji she noticed pictures of his family. After a minute, he came back with the maté.
"Careful it's hot," he warned her as he sat down, across from her, "I know," she set down her tea, "I want to talk to you about Shinji," she then proceeded to tell him about Shinji's hearing as she did with Asuka. She asked him to come, he nodded a yes, "Is that all," he eyed her, "For now…I also have something else," she sipped her infusion, "This is good."
"Thanks, and if you have something to say, go ahead," he gave her the floor, "Right, I overheard what you and Asuka talked about with Shinji after he was rescued from the 11th Angel," "About…what exactly," Dante asked, "About your 'private investigation' in your colleague's sudden departure from Japan."
He went silent, moved in his chair nervously, "And?"
"Why are you two doing this," Misato asked nonjudgmentally, "Because we want to know what's going on. And what the hell did our colleague do to get forced out in the first place!"
Misato looked at him, unable to comprehend his distress, "Okay, first calm down and clearly explain what's going on," she urged him. So he did, he explained that a couple of weeks ago, he and Asuka received letters from their colleague Ernesto Rivera. He also explained how Ernesto was threatened by Section-2 agents that although his work wasn't politically threatening to NERV, he was too close to Asuka and himself. So because of this, he was forced out. Misato absorbed the information, she got no report from the agents except they removed a 'potentially dangerous' element from NERV's jurisdiction.
"Okay, may I see the letter," she asked. Dante walked to his room and came back with the letter. She read it over, "What are you talking about? This letter this letter's in Spanish..." Dante then showed the message derived from the letter, this time an English translation.
She read it over, looked at him and read the message again. She was silent for a few moments, "Where does he work," she asked. But he was still suspicious, "Why," "Because I want to hear his side of this," she explained. Dante was unsure, but there was no one else, Damian went back to the States as well.
"Okay, I'll give you his number and email address," he reluctantly gave in, "Thank you," she noticed his dark expression. It was a mixture of angry and personal defeat; she grabbed his hand, "Listen, I just want to find out more. Your friend won't get in any trouble okay," she tried to reassure him. He nodded a yes; after jotting down the number and email address, she finished her infusion and headed back to her place.
[Hikari's apartment]
Kodoma comforted her sister, "That's right, let it out," she said with Hikari lying down on her lap, caressing her hair. Hikari had been crying for 40 minutes now, but cried on and off since she got home from school. Kodoma gently raised up Hikari to her level, "Listen...why don't you take a bath and I'll make us dinner. It'll be ready when you're out okay," Hikari smiled a bit and nodded her head. She went off to bathe while her sister started on the cooking.
[Kensuke's apartment]
Kensuke sat on his bed, alone in his apartment. His father was still at NERV who now just told him what happened yesterday. He stared blankly at the laptop on his lap, watching a video clip he wanted to share with Toji. It gave him cold comfort now, so he closed the laptop and lied down. After a while, sleep took over, hopefully he thought that today was just one prolonged nightmare that ends when he wakes up.
[Shinji's cell: Thursday- 6:22am]
Shinji was given breakfast by one of the guards. He didn't feel like eating, but decided to eat, he had to confront his father today. There were so many things he wanted to say to him, but decided to wait until he heard what his father had to say about his disobedience, "He better give a different explanation for what he had done, instead of the usual speeches. Father...this time, I ain't scared of you," he muttered to himself.
[Misato's apartment- 7:15am]
Misato rushed Asuka to get ready for Shinji's hearing. So they ate breakfast (green tea and some traditional sweets) and got dressed for the occasion, dress suits and their hair in buns. Misato struggled due to her fractured left arm. Dante told them he left early so he can meet them at NERV headquarters. The meeting was scheduled for 8:10am, so they left around 7:25am, in order to avoid traffic, they took the freeway. Once at NERV, both headed for Commander Ikari's office where Dante was waiting, he wore a simple suit with his hair pulled back in a ponytail.
"You made it," Misato said, "Of course," Dante replied, "Have you seen Kaji on your way," Asuka asked, "No, but we should see him and Shinji in a few minutes," he checked his watch, "I just hope the Commander is lenient on Shinji...he doesn't deserve this," he crossed his arms and rested on the wall.
Misato walked up to him, "I agree completely. But the Commander must be authoritarian, otherwise he can't hold command and we would fall in the hands of the Angels. Its a catch-22 basically," and gave her argument.
"But...that means any action that's unfavorable from either of us here would be called into question," she then lowered her voice, "And our investigation is going to get us into trouble," and for the first time, sounded worried.
"You're not going to get into trouble, just as long you take precautions and not mention anything while in NERV, you'll be fine," Misato said, "But what about..." but was interrupted by her guardian, "And not bringing it up today would be a great start."
The three said nothing for the next few minutes, until Kaji appeared down the hall with Shinji. The sight of the Third Child surprised the three, his eyes had dark circles, they looked tired and angry. His hair was standing up at the back, what also surprised the three was he had no restraints, which usually soldiers failing to follow orders were restrained with handcuffs.
Kaji walked toward to Misato, leaving Shinji with the Euros, "Katsuragi, I need to talk to you in private," she nodded in agreement and both went around a corner to talk. Shinji meanwhile stood silent in front of his friends, "Shinji...how do you feel," Dante asked, "Yeah, you look...out of it," Asuka added, concerned even.
Shinji looked at them, but ultimately focused on Asuka, "What do you expect me to feel? Both of you weren't forced to kill a friend am I right," he said, sounding bitter. This side of Shinji unnerved them, especially Asuka who saw it first hand last time, "That bastard of a father...how could he? Why, why..." Shinji continued but chocked on his tears. The Euros walked up to him and hugged him tightly. As Asuka hugged Shinji, she felt something; she couldn't place it but it felt familiar. Like...something in church, the desire to believe in something or to love someone but was held back by a wall and a pull from within. Instead, she felt respect for Shinji, even if it was at a minimal level.
Meanwhile, around the corner, Misato and Kaji talked about some latest developments, "So, what's going on with Asuka's and Dante's colleague, Ernesto," Misato asked, "That's the thing, I've looked into his work and nothing about NERV came up," Kaji explained, "But the kids are starting to worry, they don't know if I'm going to turn on them," Kaji looked at her shocked, "They just started to trust me last night...and not being able to do anything is starting to eat at them."
Misato looked around the corner discreetly and noticed the kids hugging each other, "Whatever you have to do Misato, keep doing it. There more secrets here than I ever thought possible, the Evangelion, the Instrumentality Project, the 108 ghost companies that privately fund NERV's operations, and Adam...wish I could find out more. Like what is Gendo is going to do with them once the Angels are destroyed," Kaji explained himself. Both looked at each other, and knew that their positions would only get them so far, but no further. The two adults made their way back to the kids. Then all of them noticed Commander Ikari approaching them, followed by Fuyutski. Fuyutski opened the door, and the Commander didn't even look at his son. They walked into the office, the Euros were told to wait at the side lines.
The trial got underway, "Shinji Ikari, pilot to Evangelion Unit-1. You are charged for disobedience, destruction of NERV property, and obstruction of tactics. Probable punishment is termination status as an Eva pilot. Now, what do you say in your defense," Commander Ikari said cooly.
Shinji looked down at the floor for a moment and lifted his head to face his father. His father noticed intense anger and sadness in his son's eyes, he also noticed his son's fists cletched tightly and shaking slightly. This side of his son intrigued him, but he maintained his cool exterior, "Father, your orders were to destroy the Eva as an Angel correct," Shinji asked in an almost neutral voice.
Gendo raised an eyebrow, "Yes," "Even at the cost of a life...a human life," Shinji continued, "Yes, you of all people should know this already. So I don't see the point of this discussion," Gendo replied back cooly.
"The point of this discussion is to see if we can continue to have Shinji as the pilot as Unit-1. Sir, if I may, the Dummy Plug was successful on its first trial run, but we're still not sure if it is able to function on a regular basis," Misato said to bring his attention to another matter, "I'm aware of this Major Katsuragi, but do not bring up unless I bring it up. Understand," the Commander said cooly.
"Yes sir," she said professionally, "Father...the point of this discussion is...whether or not you would accept responsibility for killing an innocent based on your orders," Shinji said in a cool manner that got the attention from his European colleagues. Now they listened, "Shinji if I recall, you killed him with your Evangelion. So, I don't see anything wrong with what I ordered if it was to protect NERV," Gendo said cooly.
"What you did was to protect you own interests, you didn't care if your actions caused the death of a civilian," Shinji replied and proved he was more attuned with reality than what others had given him credit for, "Suzuhara was an Eva pilot," the Commander said and Shinji continued, "And since this is under your jurisdiction, you'll have to report this to the UN Security Council."
"The UNSC have no power over NERV..." but Shinji interrupted him, "True, but with what you pulled, I wouldn't be surprised if you find your ass in the International Criminal Court," Shinji sarcastically remarked, this caught everyone in the room by surprise.
Commander Ikari adjusted his glasses, "Very well, if you're done with your tyrade, perhaps its best if I discharge you from your duties as pilot to Unit-1. The dummy plug is more than sufficient to operate the Eva and...with you gone, you would endanger your friends less. Am I right," Commander Ikari coldly replied.
Shinji looked downward a bit, looked back at his father and to everyone's continual surprise, he lunged toward his father. Kaji grabbed onto his torso to stop Shinji, but his fist still made contact with his father's face. Asuka and Dante got up and ran toward the shocking scene before them. Shinji was still thrashing in Kaji's grip, "I HATE YOU FATHER! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! AND NEXT TIME, YOU'LL REALLY GET IT," Shinji yelled at the top of his lungs.
But his father said nothing, he just continued to look at his son through his bent glasses. Kaji dragged Shinji away with him still thrashing in his arms. Misato and the Euros followed suit, leaving the Commander in his office...alone, "You disappoint me," he muttered in the dark.
(8:25am)
Misato sat down in her office, exhausted by the earlier events in Commander Ikari's office. Shinji attacking the Commander was unheard of, but she was kind of glad that he did. She took out the Euro's colleague's number out of her pocket. She dialed the number, heard the tone, waited for a response...
(Chicago, Illinois-10:50pm standard time)
Ernesto stayed late at his desk in the Chicago Tribune working on an article and continuing his separate investigation into NERV's main branch in Japan and others in America and Europe. He contacted his colleagues to find out anything they can. While packing up his things before heading home, his phone rang, "Ernesto here."
"Hello, this is Major Katsuragi of NERV," Ernesto hadn't expect this but kept his cool, "May I help you," "I've received information about your sudden departure from Japan. Care to explain?"
Ernesto rubbed his temples, he wanted to to go home, "Well, if you must know, I was thrown out because of my connection with the Eva pilots. But you would probably know this already right," he replied bitterly, "Yes you're right, but I didn't get this intel from Section-2, I got it from your colleagues," Misato replied in a manner to gain his trust.
Ernesto's interest peaked but had a bad feeling, "Okay...did you interrogate them," he asked, "No I didn't," Misato's answer calmed Ernesto's nerves a bit, "Okay, may I ask you a few questions," "Not over the phone, our conversation is secured but I won't guarantee our safety if third parties somehow hacked this line," Misato explained their position over the line, "Fine, email responses then," "That would be fine, just don't use key words," Misato advised, "I know about safety, just thought it would be safer with you given your position."
Misato sighed on her end, "Well sorry to disappoint you but I can't guarantee that either," "No problem, goodbye," Ernesto was about to hang up but Misato yelled out, "Wait a minute, send me whatever info you've gathered. It may help with your colleagues' investigation," Ernesto eyed the receiver suspiciously, "You won't report to your superiors," "No," he weighed his options and decided, "All right," Misato mentally sighed with relief, "Thank you for cooperating."
On Misato's end, her fax machine buzzed and began to process the information. After a five minutes, she received the papers, "Thank you," she hung up and looked over Ernesto's research to see if they match up with Kaji's suspicions.
(Chicago)
"Thank you," the line went dead. He hung up the phone, grabbed his things and headed out. Once outside, he buttoned up his trench coat to ward off the off season cold, 'The weather better improve by the time I turn 60,' he headed for the subway station. The cold wasn't snow cold, but a kind of cold that cuts the skin like sharpend glass. During the ride, he collected his thoughts and remembered his conversation with Major Katsuragi. He knew how to be careful, but probably it was best to quit his investigation temporarily. So once out the train and into the streets, he texted his colleagues to quit their federal investigation for a period of four months. Within seconds, he received responses, saying they agreed; they had similar suspicions.
Making way to his apartment building, agents were monitoring him, ' has just entered his apartment,' an agent said over the radio, 'Monitor his calls and texts,' his superior ordered over the radio, 'I have, he just closed down his investigation into NERV,' the agent said, 'And his colleagues,' the superior asked, 'They've done the same,' the agent said.
'Good work, keep monitoring him for any new development,' the superior ordered, 'Roger,' conversation ended.
(Tokyo-3 8:34am)
At this point, Kaji took back to his cell and have him wait for security personnel to escort him to Misato's apartment in order to pack his belongings. Asuka and Dante decided to head back to skip school and head for downtown, to get away from NERV for a while. They decided to get coffee at a local Latino cafe, not pretentious, just where people get a small cup of espresso, converse a bit and head off for work. They ordered their espressos and drank them outside, just as the other customers did.
They sipped their cups and stood in silence. But the silence between them was palpable, so Dante decided to ease the tension, " E pensare che Shinji aveva un cazzuto in lui (To think Shinji had a badass in him)," Asuka nodded in agreement, "Ich weiß, kann immer noch nicht darüber hinwegkommen (I know still can't get over it).
Dante finished his cup and threw it in the trash bin next to him, "Andiamo," Asuka finished hers and followed, "Ja ..." they made their way back to their apartment block. They reminisce about the battle they had...and the two still don't know why they fought so hard...even if it was to save a friend. In some ways, their bodies still ached, their arms, legs, torsos, underarms, and feet. Because of past security compromises, the Children were taught self defense in case of emergency. They mostly practiced Krav Magra and Filipino Kali, since the two were supposed to take care of their opponents as quickly as possible.
During the recent battle, Dante and Asuka applied what they learned in a worthy attempt to take down the Eva/Angel. Both took turns in their attempt to break the Angel's limbs, but as soon as that was done, the Angel would simply heal itself. In their second attempt, they tried to take it out with what they learned over the past 2-3 months. Each put up a good fight, even resorted in using their umbilical cords in order to subdue it. But their efforts were for naught, both were taken out, their battery life depleted and were forced to watch Unit-1 killing Unit-4 and in effect...killing Toji.
The sight of Unit-1 during the ordeal, tearing Unit-4 apart, blood sprayed everywhere...and the moment where Unit-1 crushed the entry plug in its palm like a fragile piece of china...how can anyone describe the sight. When they arrived back home, they changed back into their pajamas and sat in front of the TV; again in an attempt to numb whatever they felt.
(First Municipal Middle School- 9:47am)
In the middle of second period, Hikari and Kensuke couldn't help but notice the lack of Rei, Shinji, and their European friends. The sensei for the course almost cancelled the period due to the lack of students attending, but stuck with teaching anyway. He needed the money. Hikari practically forced herself to get to school, she couldn't handle being in class, but with her status as class president she had no choice. Kensuke on the other hand, dragged himself to school, he wanted to stay home, but with his dad still in NERV and up to his armpits in the recent Unit-1 fiasco, Kensuke had to go to school. Better to go and clear his mind rather then stay and be consumed by his thoughts.
(The next day- Tokyo-3 train-station 9:15am)
Shinji was with Misato, who was trying to absorb his decision of not piloting again, "Even though we knew the weight...the only thing we at NERV...all of us...the only thing we could do was...entrust our dreams to you," Misato said but Shinji felt her little speech felt shallow, "...all your dreams and wishes...for peace on Earth? So many people have to die to save humanity...Misato? What's the number? And aren't they all worth the same?"
Misato looked at him, almost speechless, "I...I know. I'm sorry I was selfish," Shinji stood silent for a moment, "I meant what I said. I'll never pilot the Eva again," he said convinced with his resolve. Misato was quiet, "...Look, I'll leave your password to HQ...and keep your room the way you left it," but Shinji was not budging, "There's no point," and walked out of her sight. Misato got back to her car and heard the alarms blaring, 'A state of emergency has been declared in the Tokai region. Please evacuate to your designated shelters immediately,' and at the other side of the train station, Shinji heard the same declaration...just days after Toji's death a new Angel appeared.
So ends another chapter, and this one was fun for me. The end was derived from the manga, vol.7. As for the Italian and German sentences, I used Language Tools from Google, so there it is. Can't explain why, but Gustavo Santaolalla's music of 21 Grams is so moving, it sends chills into my soul. Can't help but not use it in this story. So, here it is...read and give critique if you like