Nothing Will Ever Change That

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Chapter 51: You're Kidding!

Asuka's Room

"I could have WHAT!" I just told Asuka about the baby… and she's not taking it well, "Shinji, are you serious? Well screw that! I'm not piloting until I give birth!" That was a huge surprise. She always took great pride in piloting Eva, and now she won't do it simple for the safety of her child. She really is turning into a mother.

"Don't worry, you won't have to. I'm going to talk to Gendo right now." Oops. I didn't mean to say that!

"You're what! You're seriously going to tell him? Well, it was nice knowin' ya!" even though that did make me laugh, she was right. Gendo was going to kill me, but I had to do this.

"Heh… you too," I walk off, headed to Gendo's office. I try to walk as slow as possible, but I made it there eventually. I knock on his door softly, but of course, he heard me. "Ah crap…" I mutter my last words before I open the door.

"What is it?" I hated that voice; that empty, lonely voice.

"I needed to talk with you about something," I wait for him to answer.

"Yes?" Ugh, I DID NOT want to do this.

"Okay, your remember what happened to Asuka during the last attack?" he nods slightly, "Well, she can't fight anymore." He raised an eyebrow, then stood up.

"Doctor Akagi said that Asuka has already been released, now may I ask why one of my best pilots can't fight?" sarcasm, just one more feature that enhanced my father's cold spirit.

"Let me rephrase that, she WON'T pilot. She is in no condition to do so. We wouldn't want to hurt my child, now would we?" not exactly how I wanted to tell him, but I got the reaction I was looking for.

"Are you saying…" I cut him off.

"Yes, yes I am." He stood up calmly, and then placed a hand on my shoulder, "Don't touch me," that was a strong enough voice for him to back off.

"Looks like my son has become a man. I can see where you are coming from, but Asuka will continue to pilot. She will pilot until all of the threats are gone, and I will stand by that." Was he serious?

"You're kidding! She's pregnant, do you understand that? She almost lost the child in her last battle; I can't risk having her battle again!" he laughs a little, "What the hell are you laughing at!" I can't believe he's laughing!

"Nothing… just at the fact that she doesn't have a choice. You both signed a contract, and I will hold you both to it. If that is all, you can leave now," like hell that was it!

"Listen to me you bastard! She will NOT pilot! I won't lose my child just because of your stubbornness!" My child… I'm just now realizing that.

"Like I said, you can leave now," he sat back down and went back to his work.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!" a few seconds of silence followed, "Is that it? Is that how you're going to act? You do realize that this baby is YOUR grandchild, don't you? Would you honestly kill it?" more silence, "You're sick!" my anger took over, and I threw a fist at his cheek. His head was turned to the side for awhile before looking at me again.

"Is that it? I have work to do." He had a bloody cheek, and he was thinking about work?

"She will not pilot, even if it means me killing you!" this caught his attention. Finally. Truthfully, even I was surprised at my comment… but I knew it to be true.

"There is nothing in the world you can do to intimidate me. Now leave… now." I knew that there was nothing further to be said, so – with great regret – I walk off. "That's a good boy…" that sent me over the edge.

"You son of a bitch!" I lunge at the sitting man, and blindly throw punches at his face. Akagi walked in at this time, and pulled me off. I saw Gendo simply get up and brush himself off. She dragged me out of the room. I was surprised at how strong she was.

"Shinji! Calm down!" I try to.

"Asuka will not pilot! You hear me!" I was still yelling at him.

"Shinji!" I got a quick slap, and quickly settled down. I look up at her with teary eyes. Ritsuko understood the origin of these tears, and embraced me in a tight hug. "I'm so sorry Shinji… I'll find a way…"

A/N- I know, a very short chapter, but I felt I ended it at the right time. How will the parents handle this? Will Asuka have to pilot before giving birth? Sorry, but another time-skip will be happening in the next chapter, about two-and-a-half months. The next chapter will be quite exciting in my opinion. See what happens in the next chapter; Noticeable, until then, keep on keepin' on!