Taming the Beast
Summary: An error in the Space Bridge Project sends Coby, Lori, and the Convoys into the Eva Universe. Why are the Rumbles that Coby and Lori pilot so similar to the Evas? Is there a connection between the Angels and the Transformers? Will they survive?
Disclaimer: I don't own Evangelion or Transformers Galaxy Force, but they are interesting stories.
Author's Note: I feel the need to warn those with weak stomachs probably shouldn't read this chapter, even though it is important to the story.
Chapter 16
In the Room of Guaf, something different happened than before. Two clones began to twitch at the same time, slowly reforming. By the time it was over, two identical males opened their red eyes and smiled.
"Hello, Brother."
"Hello, Brother."
The twins Israfel and Lefarsi quickly placed illusions around them, but idly wondered how long it would be before someone noticed that there were six clones missing, especially seeing as more would soon be missing.
To say that Gendo was unhappy about the situation when he returned was very accurate, as a good mood for him would be considered grouchy by others. However, he realized that it was the best choice for now, seeing that Shinji and Rei now had S2 organs and needed to be closer to NERV in order to be monitored.
Ritsuko was careful to keep secret the fact that she was also picking up energy readings from them: a Red-blue pattern. It was faint at first, but it seemed to be growing.
For her work, Misato was promoted to Major. Shinji's friends, especially Kensuke, decided to throw a party for her. She was reluctant, but joined in. After all the guests left, she went out on the balcony for a while.
"Penny for your thoughts?" asked a voice.
Misato turned to see Lori standing behind her. She sighed, "I just feel like I shouldn't have had this party."
Lori raised an eyebrow at that, "Is there something wrong with receiving praise you deserve for your hard work?"
"It's just that I used to hate the Angels, and now that I know that they can't control themselves, I wonder if I'm really fighting the beings I should be fighting," Misato said.
"You wanted to fight the Angels for revenge?" Lori asked. Misato remained silent. "Does it have something to do with the scar on your torso?"
Misato gasped, "How do you know about that?"
"You left your bedroom door open," Lori answered. "If I hadn't have closed it, Coby and Shinji would have gotten a very good view." Misato blushed, slightly ashamed. "I understand how you feel, Misato," Lori continued. "Basically, your wish for revenge came around and bit you in the butt, something revenge usually does. My family was threatened by a terrorist, and in my anger I got my ass handed to me on a gold platter in battle. My recklessness almost cost me my family's lives."
"I am the only survivor of Second Impact," Misato said. "I saw my father die as he saved my life. I used to hate my father. He always put his work before me or my mom. On that day, I think I realized that it was because he was trying to prevent Second Impact, and he failed. The Angel had killed him in the explosion, but my father managed to place me in an evacuation pod first. They found me days later, almost dead. I later found out that my uterus had developed a deadly infection due to the radiation, and was removed. The Angel took away any family I had, or could have had. I wanted revenge. Now, I'm not so sure."
"You forget part of the message," Lori said. "The one who caused Second Impact was not an Angel, but the Destroyer. Your wish for revenge is still justified. However, if you only fight for revenge, you are no better than the Destroyer. Find something else to fight for, and forget your feelings of revenge."
Misato smiled, "I think I just found another reason." She turned and hugged Lori. "I found friends that I can call my family. Thank you, Lori."
Shinji and Rei had fallen asleep on the couch during the party, and it wasn't until after everyone went to bed that they woke up. Still sleepy, they decided to head for their room. In spite of the fact that their training was over, they still used the same room. This was because Rei saw no need to move into another room, and that the only other option was to share a room with Asuka, with whom Rei did not get along with.
"You can change first," Shinji said, opening the door for Rei.
She, however, shook her head, "Ikari-kun, I need to talk to you." She walked inside and sat down on his bed. Shrugging, he followed, sitting down next to her. "Ikari-kun, what I am about to say may surprise you, but I believe I should say it, as the Commander has always told me to be honest to him, but I am starting to feel that I should not trust him so much. As such, I feel safe in telling you this." She paused to take a breath. "Whenever I am around you, I feel safe and happy. I feel nervous, and… shy. I feel drawn to you here," she raised her hand to her chest, over her heart, "and here." She moved her hand over to the other side of her chest, where her S2 organ was. "Ikari-kun, I have talked to Lori-san, and I agree with what she has told me. Ikari-kun, I think I am falling in love with you."
Shinji blinked in surprise. Rei was falling in love with him? She really felt that way? Suddenly, Shinji wasn't so tired anymore. He felt excited and happy that she felt the same way for him that he did for her. "Rei," he said gently. "I think I feel the same way. I think I'm falling in love with you too."
Rei turned to look at him, "How do we find out?" Shinji simply smiled and leaned toward her. She found herself leaning towards him, closing her eyes and tilting her head to the side as their lips met.
It was meant to be a simple, testing kiss, but the minute their lips touched, the world was gone. There was only them and their racing hearts as the kiss continued. Their S2 organs began to pulse faster and faster, and instincts that they didn't even know they had began to rise. These were instincts that no Human could have, so neither Shinji nor Rei could stop them from loosing control. Their eyes opened, glowing with unholy light, their pupils vanishing as their aroused, unfamiliar instincts possessed them. Shinji began kissing along Rei's jaw and unbuttoned the top two buttons on her shirt. She arched her head backward, mouth widening into a ferial smile as she hissed in pleasure. They wrapped their arms around each other as Shinji began to run his tongue along her exposed neck, his incisors extending like a vampire's fangs. Then he opened his mouth and struck.
His fangs easily punctured the soft, moist flesh that he clamped his mouth around, sucking firmly but gently as he drank her blood. Rei let out another vampiric hiss of pleasure, her mouth opening wider to reveal her own fangs, if anyone had been watching to see them. She felt no pain as Shinji bit into her and began drinking the red life out of her. Her S2 organ pulsed faster than ever, and she could feel every drop he drank being instantly replaced as she hissed in ecstasy, feeling herself become aroused even more. He stopped after ten seconds, running his tongue along the puncture wounds as they sealed up and vanished, leaving no mark or blood behind. The only evidence of what happened was Shinji's saliva on Rei's neck.
It was then that Shinji suddenly realized what he had just done. Horrified, he jumped up and ran to the corner, sobbing as his eyes and incisors returned to normal. "Holy Shit! I'm so sorry! Rei, I'm sorry! I don't know what happened! I'm such a monster! I'm sorry! What have I done? What am I?"
Rei blinked, her own eyes and teeth returning to normal, feeling confused. She understood why Shinji was scared, but it had felt good. She had not resisted him; she had wanted what he had just done, so he had no need to apologize. While she was confused and a little worried why it had happened, she believed she had a good explanation.
"Shinji-kun," she said, walking over to him. He stopped sobbing and looked up at her, surprised at her using his first name. She kneeled down so she could be level to him as she talked. "You do not need to be ashamed. I believe I know what happened. You felt our S2 organs pulsing, didn't you?" He nodded. "I believe that what just happened were the instincts of our Angelic sides, a way that Angels perhaps show affection. I am unharmed, and it did not hurt. It was very pleasant and enjoyable. I would not be offended if you did so again, I would welcome it in fact. Please do not feel sorry, though I do believe we should not go beyond such intimacy in our relationship, as becoming sexually intimate could compromise our position as Eva pilots."
"Are you sure you're okay?" Shinji asked.
She gave him one of her rare smiles, "I am, Shinji-kun. Does this mean that we are boyfriend and girlfriend now, and that we should be dating?"
"If you want to Rei-chan," he answered. "But it would make me feel better if you did the same to me." He unbuttoned the top two buttons on his shirt and arched his head backward.
Rei stuck a finger in her mouth and ran it along her teeth, "My incisors have returned to normal. I don't believe I can."
Then Shinji leaned forward, taking her head in his hands and kissed her again. He ran his tongue along her lips, seeking entry. She opened her mouth, moaning as his tongue caressed hers. Rei felt her S2 organ's pulse increase again, sensing the same reaction coming from Shinji. She felt her incisors extending again as he ran his tongue across them. Breaking off the kiss, they paused, taking note of each others eyes, now pupil less and giving off an unholy glow. Then Shinji threw his head back and Rei struck, preparing him as he did her and biting, making him let out a vampiric hiss of pleasure. She drank his salty red liquid for a few seconds before stopping and licking his neck, just as he did for her, smiling in satisfaction as all trace of what happened vanished.
Giving Shinji one last kiss as their eyes and teeth returned to normal, Rei stood and walked over to her dresser. "Shinji-kun, I would not mind if you watched while I prepared for bed." Nevertheless, he still left to give her privacy as she changed. When she was done, he changed into his clothes, blushing as Rei watched, but not minding. They shared one more kiss, their instincts now completely under control, before climbing into their separate beds. For the first time in her life, Rei fell asleep with a smile on her face. Shinji would have, but at the last minute remembered what tomorrow was, and the smile faded.
Author's Note: Rei gave the shorthand explaination as to why that happened. If you are wondering why knowing this is improtant to the story, you are going to have to wait. This provides the explaination of something else later that involves Cyborus and Lilith.