Just to set the scene, picture Rei laying on her bed.



Joy for Rei



It is odd

I have changed

The thought of my return to nothingness

No longer brings me feelings of relief

Now other thoughts do



The commander

Yes knowing I have a purpose

Brought me pleasant sensations

But now it brings me a chill

For it is not my own purpose



Ikari Shinji

He makes me feel...

What?

I do not know

Alive?



The Third Child

Asked me to smile

And I did so

And I felt something

Joy?



I look at my beaker

Symbol of my soul

I see a ripple

Making the light shimmer

A change



I can change

I can grow

Thank you Ikari-kun

For showing me

That I am alive



My lips move in remembrance

Of what you said

The corners tug up

To a smile

Thank you Shinji


Special thanks to Kimberly for her very helpful suggestions.