When Chloe convinces Max to make things right, something strange happens, resulting in a new beginning and a chance at a life together. With everything seemingly "fixed," the two are ready to live normal lives. Lots of fluffy "Adventures of Max and Chloe with friends" with a bit of "dealing with things" thrown in. [Artwork credit to MaiQueti! Links to her art in my profile!]

Shinji takes just the slightest different action when Asuka offers a kiss... and everything changes. Suddenly, they're no longer alone, and begin becoming stronger than they've ever been before. And from their new bond changes start to ripple out. The Angel War and the plans of SEELE and NERV will never be the same.

In the end, Max chose Chloe over everything, leading to the destruction of Arcadia Bay. But they soon realize Fate is not pleased with their defiance. Left with nothing but each other, they must outrun the ever growing wrath of Destiny while also confronting what it truly means to choose one person over the world. What it means to willingly crack the sky open for the one you love.

Picking up the pieces in Seattle, Max and Chloe begin to realize that getting out alive is only step one. Max escaped the dark room and weathered the storm, but how do you outrun all the dark places inside of you?