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Chapter 13

Calm before the Storm:

Dinner Date Dream

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Be with me

For

You are mine

Awake my child

And

Show me death

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Dec. 17

Dark Room 329

"It's been awhile. It's, it's been awhile Shinji." Misato whispered. She gently hugged the third child. Shinji just stood there, she was deep in thought but she didn't hug back. Shinji gave a confused look and smiled, Shinji looked as if she was scared. "Miss Misato," Shinji finally replied. She was smiling. Misato ran her hand on Shinji's soft brown hair. She's perfect.

She remembered the when she decided to be Shinji's guardian. She was a Captain back then. She didn't want to be alone.

(Flashback)

"I, I don't want to be a burden to you." Shinji said timidly. His eyes showing fear, he tried not to make eye contact with Misato. He was afraid.

"Don't be silly, this is your home now Shinji," replied Misato, smiling.

Shinji looked at the doors of Misato's flat. He eyed it slowly. 'Home.'

*First step*

"I'm, I'm home." Shinji said, smiling weakly.

"Welcome home." Captain Katsuragi said with a smile.

(End of Flashback)

"Shinji?" Misato asked, still hugging Shinji.

Their eyes met.

'Sad blue eyes.' Misato thought. 'You've been through a lot.'

Shinji was shaking a bit.

(Shinji's thoughts)

'Misato. Misato. I. I'm not I' her heart pounded, drumming faster and faster.

'I don't want to be alone.' she remembers Misato's touch. She remembered Misato holding her hand before.

(End)

"Misato." Shinji smiled. She quickly hugged the major. "Misato. I've missed you."

Someone was coming. Footsteps could be heard.

*tap tap tap*

Misato stepped forward and hid Shinji behind her. Shinji was holding Misato's waist. The major unholstered her weapon. Standard Nerv issue handgun model 434 eagle.

Finally it stopped.

"Shinji." It was commander Ikari. He was standing in a dark portion of the hall as if he was hiding. He looked different than he used to. He was wearing a Nerv shirt and khaki shorts.

Shinji lowered her head. A he was smiling. "Hello father." She said casually.

Misato holstered her weapon.

"Sir." Misato saluted at the commander. She was surprised.

He smiled as he ran his eyes on Shinji who was blushing, still behind Misato. He turned to face Misato. His face was now straight. "Major, I have come for Shinji. this does not concern you." He said in his usual lifeless tone.

"Father, can't she come?" Shinji asked innocently.

Misato could have sworn, she saw the commander wince a little.

Shinji hugged her father's arms. A huge tear dropped appeared on the major's forehead. "It's ok Shinji. I don't need to come." The major said.

"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?" Shinji. said acting like a child. Pushing commander Ikari to move.

"Very well." Commander Ikari sighed.

"Well?" asked Shinji. making a pouting expression putting her hands on her hips.

The commander made a defeated expression. Misato couldn't help but a little. She stopped laughing when she found Ikari Gendou looking at her. She tried to make a straight face and relaxed.

"Major Katsuragi, I'm not really good at this sort of thing." Gendou Ikari glancing at Shinji for help. Shinji just made a face.

"Major, will accompany Shinji, Rei, Ritsuko and I for dinner." Said Commander Ikari.

Shinji smiled and looked at Misato. The Major smiled and nodded. "Yes sir. I mean, yes I would love to."

"What about me?" A few feet away stood Asuka. She felt left out.

"How long have you been standing there?" asked a surprised Misato.

Asuka stomped towards the Major and glared, then skipped quickly towards Shinji and gave her a gentle nudge. Shinji nodded and smiled.

"Long enough." Asuka said grinning.

Gendou Ikari sighed and made a face.

Rei out of no where also appeared. "You are invited 2nd child." Rei said calmly as she took Shinji's hand.

Asuka stared at the 1st child. Rei could sense Asuka's jealousy and smiled.

"Now, now kids," Ritsuko gently nudged the commander gently.

Shinji made a frown. 'Mother.'

Gendou Ikari made a surprising laugh and motioned the little family to go.

Misato was staring at Ritsuko who was attached to the commander. Shinji made a sigh, as Asuka and Rei were discussing on whom would take care of her when this all ends.

Misato felt confused. 'Am I dreaming?' she asked herself.

They all answered in unison. "Yes"

*Fade to black*

Misato blinked her eyes.

She was all alone in her room, she yawned and pulled the blankets over her body. She stared at the ceiling. "Shinji. I hope your safe."

Asuka stood at Misato's door. She sighed. "She's been drinking again."

She gently paced her hand on Misato's shoulder. She felt the major shake a little so she gave her a little hug. She felt Misato breath evenly now. A relaxed rhythm she thought. She gently kissed Misato on the forehead and smiled. "Good night Misato." She whispers, then she left.

A smile formed on the Misato's lips. 'I never knew she cared for me.' She thought, she went back to sleep.

Nerv Central Dogma (Heavens Gate)

Unit 01 has been transferred here.

Gendou Ikari stood there alone. Eyeing Unit 01, "Soon the room of Gauf will open." "Shinji's almost at her final stage. Yui, We'll be a family again. Please forgive me for what I have to do."

Unit 01 just stared at the commander. A soft growl was emanating from the Eva.

Ikari Gendou felt his heart tremble. 'I'm sorry Yui.'

Ikari Gendou's Apartment

Shinji and Rei were looking outside the window singing "Fly Me to the Moon."

To be continued