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Now, Someone to care for

1.1 Chapter 18

My Pure Heart for You

The silence was unbearable as the fallen angel stood its ground, growling. Licking the blood on her lips, smirking, grinning. Ready for the next attack.

Deep inside Misato struggled for control; she tried only to fail, pushed aside by the angel's hatred.

Memories of Shinji ran in her mind. Shinji? Why Shinji? She thought.

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In my mind I see you

Deep in my heart I feel you

Your heart so pure

I'll be here waiting for you

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Thousands and thousands of thoughts rushed in her mind.

"You promised…"

He played in the sand with people he used to call friends.

"Let's play."

Shinji stared at the gray haired boy; he smiled and nodded shyly.

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"Promise me Shinji," said the gray haired boy as he and Shinji lay on the playground, watching the stars.

He faced Shinji, waiting for an answer. Blushing.

Shinji tilted his head sideways, smiling at his newfound friend.

"I promise."

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He spread his wings and flew towards the playground.

The gray haired boy waited and waited; yet his friend didn't arrive.

He smiled and said to himself, "I'll be right here, till he comes."

"He'll be here."

"I'll be waiting."

"His promise"

Misato felt pity in her heart; she understood the angel's dilemma.

"A broken promise."

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Tears of blood ran down Misato's face.

'She's crying…' Asuka thought

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With wings held high

I fly strong

Holding you deep inside

Forever more

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'Misato… stay strong…' Shinji whispered unconsciously. Rei caressed Shinji lovingly and planted a kiss on his face. Shinji smiled, holding the blue haired girl.

"I am ready…"

Ayanami Rei hovered slightly above the ground, emitting a light shining brightly in a shape of a cross. She crossed her arms and crouched into a fighting stance, ready to spring, as her eyes widened with fury and hate.

"She's…"

The fallen angel stepped back. Then smiled.

"Bring it on!"

Asuka smiled slyly… "Lilith" the name whispered the meaning lost in time, almost forgotten. The second angel… Mother…

Rei smiled, moving at a speed that unequalled she stabbed Abaddon, deep in its heart.

Shinji stood their silent and closed his eyes. "Misato…"

The fallen angel limped as she held Rei's arm and pulled her closer… Rei's dagger like claw, moving deeper, crushing the angels life.

Asuka's eye's widened with fear.

*CRACk*

The fallen angel held Asuka by the neck, crushing her throat, while Rei was repelled, stunned by an unseen energy force.

An A T field, thought Rei.

She crouched, assessing the situation.

Asuka gasped for breath, her wings flapped erratically, clawing the fallen angel, who just sighed.

*SKRIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

A huge amount of energy surged on the angel.

Asuka fell to the ground, limp. Her face serene, (yes she still breathes) rendered harmless.

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Shinji's eyes opened, his face, mixed with emotions. A name ran in his head, again and again.

"Nagisa Koaru" he whispered.

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"Damn it!" Ayanami Rei cursed, she has the power of Lilith and yet she couldn't defeat this, this fallen angel.

Her emotion awakened by a complement, she has to act now.

"SHINJI!"

To be Continued