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me tell you that up to chapter 24, I loved this Anime, then as so many others it turned dark and painful, I couldn't agree
with the ending, so I am writing this to show what I thought would be an excellent ending to the series where Rei and
Asuka lived, hopefully the creator of the series will make more movies and hopefully they will give us a more hopeful
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P.S- Thanks to Tex James for pre-reading this crossover story!
Bonds of Love and Survival
Chapter 9: Reflections,
will go into the feelings of several of the house holds apprehension and
dread done that night
before the battle!
We will also see the practices before the final battle as Masaki and Eva
work together to find a victory in
the coming battle!
Also, why were the pilot's friends brought in, ... unless they were somehow
...needed!
A Late night Conversation
Rei was not feeling
well, and so carefully getting out of Shinji's arm, she made her way down
stairs and outside to the end
of the pier on the
lake behind the house. She had to be alone to think about all that had
happened to her. This was not what
she was made for.
She was the key to the Instrumentality project. She had a set course to
follow then. Now the course can
be changed by the
whims of not just the winds but those to care about you.
Those ...who ... care about you and you care about.
This was most confusing
to her and she wasn't getting any better at clearing it up. Then, she heard
a curious sound as
Ryoko appeared from
thin air and landed "So, what's a former angel doing here in the middle
of the night and a chilly one
at that. Remember
this is a former demoness asking now?" (Ryoko tried to lighten the atmosphere
with that little quip, it
fell flat to the stoic
Rei)
"I am here to clear the confusion that I see in my life," was all Rei could say to the former Space Pirate.
"What's so confusing.
You have a loving and caring guy who loves you to death, and a former rival
who is now a close
and caring friend.
Sounds allot like how my marriage started out like." Ryoko looked on as
Rei took what she said in.
"Yes. You are right, then you may help me to resolve my confusion." Rei asked Ryoko.
"Well I'll try. So what do you want to talk about?" Ryoko then looked on intently at Rei's response.
Rei sighed then started,
"I am having many emotions that I am simply not use to. I am happy when
Shinji had asked me to
marry him, but I am
also apprehensive at the future since I don't know if he will honor his
promise, especially since he
also has Asuka as
a fiancé'. I am not sure if things change, the outcome would be
the same." Rei then became quiet,
surprising herself
with the amount of words she said, and her apparent trust of Ryoko, someone
whom she hadn't known a
week before. Then
as she waited for Ryoko's response she analyzed the reasons behind her
trust of Ryoko. First, she was
an artificial being
as in she was made by combining DNA and grown in a cultured tank; both
were forced to do things they
didn't want. Ryoko
destroyed planets for the evil Kagato, as his tool of destruction, while
Rei was Gendo Ikari's tool to
instrumentality. Both
were powerful beings with ways to fly and had many weapons at their disposal.
Both had no desire to
live after their reasons
to be were eliminated, both then found someone to love that loved them
for who they were, not for
what they did.
Ryoko then answered
Rei; "I always looked at Tenchi, then later Ayeka as the people whom I
could focus my life on. Not
just to be with them,
but to help them as much as they helped me. When Tenchi told Ayeka's father
that he wouldn't take
the throne of Jurai
now, Ayeka and I were behind his decision. When Ayeka wanted a baby, we
both supported that
without question.
When Mayuka was reborn I was the one who everyone looked at for approval."
Now Ryoko looked at
the petite blue headed
girl. "All that was based on one simple fact. That fact was that I loved
Tenchi, and Ayeka, and
Sasami, and we would
do anything for each other as well as lay down our lives for each other."
Rei then looked down
at her lap, deep in thought. Then she looked up at the older women with
a small smile. "I now
realize that as long
as I am with them, I should not worry about the future, because it will
take care of itself." Ryoko
smiled back at Rei.
"Now you've got it,
Rei. Now I think you need to get back to them, I would have noticed if
any of them is out of our bed."
Rei then thanked Ryoko
and quietly made her way back to the house. After Rei disappeared Ryoko
then Mentally asked her
mother; "OK Mom, mission
accomplished, Rei's heading back with a clearer reason to be happy about
her relationship
with Shinji and Asuka.
Now I'm going to bed, I miss my spouses' Body heat."
"Ok My Little Ryoko,
thank you and go get some sleep. I'll keep an eye on our young pilots from
now on." Washu said as
Ryoko Fazed back to
her bed and her spouses.
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Another Late night Conversation
Shinji can't sleep,
even in the arms of his fiancés; he just can't get to sleep! The
anxiety and dread of this week's coming
battle is weighing
heavily on his mind. Finally he carefully extracts himself from his two
sleeping girlfriends' arms and
makes his way downstairs
towards the Masaki's Kitchen. "Maybe I can find some hot tea to help me
sleep." He thinks to
himself
As he makes his way
down, he quickly reviews the reoccurring dreams and images that have plagued
his mind. Asuka
being torn apart by
the white production EVA's, and of Rei blowing up Unit-00 sacrificing herself
for him. Though they
mirror what had happened
to them before third impact, they were different in that their location
of when this happened.
He recognized the
two adjacent valleys, so his apprehension grew. As Shinji neared the kitchen,
he saw that the lights were
on and noises could
be heard inside. As he made it to the kitchen's entrance he saw a familiar
figure seemingly wanting the
same thing as Shinji,
hot tea!
Tenchi looked up, "Well it seems I have company tonight, want some (Hot Tea)?"
"Well that hopefully will help me sleep!" Shinji then headed toward the table where Tenchi sat.
Tenchi replied. "It usually does for me Shinji, hey pull up a seat, I won't mind the company!"
Shinji sat down. "Thank
you Tenchi, I sure could use someone to talk to!" Shinji then drank the
tea, then looked seriously
at Tenchi. "MMmm,
I really need your advice on something that's been bothering me Tenchi?"
Tenchi then asked "So
what's bothering you kid, other than having to get used to having two fiancée's
and having to face
ten 40 story Production
EVA's!!"
Shinji replied, "Yep. I'm worried about them and what might happen...."
"...To the girls, right?" Tenchi finished the thought for him.
Shinji then looked
up at the older man, an idea striking his mind. "Seems your here for the
same reasons, only you have a
bit more to worry
about, right!"
Tenchi let out a sigh,
"You could say that, but even with the experiences we've had before it
still something to worry
about!"
Shinji then became
more serious, "But, have you seen anyone you care about die in front of
you?" Now showing in his face
the strain of that
thought.
Tenchi sighed. "I have seen many die in front of me, even Ryoko died once for me, so I know what you're talking about!"
"But, I can't help but worry about them, I love them so much!". Shinji now has an equally a sullen look.
Tenchi answered, "As I do my wives and my family!" Both then sat in silence for a few more minutes until Shinji asks.
"Is that why your here,
to try to calm your nerves?" As to acknowledge the question, Tenchi laughs.
"I've done this every
time we go into a
dangerous situation, it's become kind of a family tradition you know!"
Shinji looked down to the cup he was holding. "Does the tea help to at least calm your nerves." He asked this before!
"Well yes, and the
fact that Washu, or my grandfather usually join me for these late night
get-togethers to discuss our
concerns and to help
keep our spirits up before each one of these incidents."
Shinji chuckled. "Well, it seems that being the First Prince of Jurai has its problems."
Tenchi, now in a more
sullen mode, said "You and those around you become a target for any fool
out there who wants
power, or wants revenge
against Jurai, or the universe in general. And don't forget the kooks who
have some crazy idea
that by knocking you
off, they make a name for themselves! That's why I am always on guard."
Shinji nods in agreement.
"I can appreciate the level of anxiety you have Tenchi, we as pilots had
similar threats to our
safety, except they
were over 40 stories tall, and could crush a city block with one foot!"
Tenchi patted Shinji's
back, "Yes, I took a look at you video archives Washu had hacked from your
Magi computers, those
angels were huge hand
full, weren't they!"
Shinji answered, "Not
only them, but our EVA's were a threat at times, even other human groups
like SEELE had their
own EVA's turned against
which led to the Third Impact."
Tenchi whistled. "Well, our threats were more galactic in nature, but I see that we both had to fight for survival."
Shinji, now with a
sad look, "Except while you guys came out hurt and survived, most of my
friends and co-workers
died." He slammed
his hand on the table, echoing through the lower floor of the house. "I
can't let that happen again!"
Tenchi sighed again
then said; "Listen Shinji" (Putting a hand on the enraged boy's shoulder)
"we will back you guys up.
Ryoko, Ayeka and I
will be there for you, and I can guarantee that you will not die here,
... I promise!
Concentrate on what
you have to do, and we'll protect you. (He smirked as he continued) With
what Washu's planning,
well do just fine.
She even told me that she has some surprises just in case things get a
little hairy, so don't worry so
much!" Tenchi slaps
him in the back again, "Here finish your tea, then, go and comfort your
ladies. I'm sure they are
waiting for you, right?"
Shinji was smiling
sheepishly while holding the back of his head. "After what Washu showed
us earlier, I know you will...
I just want to be
more confidant about it!" Tenchi then nodded to him and pointed upstairs
Shinji nodded affirmatively,
finished his tea,
then headed upstairs to their bedroom!
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The Genius and the Prince
Washu entered the kitchen
just after Shinji had closed his door upstairs. She waved hello to Tenchi
who waved back
motioned for her to
take a seat, and she did, after she served herself some tea!
Washu started, "You haven't lost your touch, my little guinea pig!"
Tenchi chuckling, "Thanks,
and you haven't called me that since I married Ryoko and Ayeka!" Washu
smiled. "Well, I
thought I'd cheer
you up a little!" They smiled to each other warmly.
After some quiet time
where both sipped their tea, Washu started to explain her preparations
for the battle to come. "We
just finished all
the preps on the EVA's, I sent Misato and the others to bed so they'll
have some sleep before the practice
tomorrow and they'll
be ready for the battle in 3 days."
Tenchi looked at her intently, "And what of your surprises for our uninvited guests then?"
Washu shook her index
finger, "Don't worry, they'll be in place." She looked at her son in law,
"Tenchi, when does the
Jurian relief fleet
arrive?"
Tenchi put his cup down on the table, "Four days, we'll be on our own until then!"
Washu replied, "Well,
if the worst case scenario happens, I'll teleport everyone to my sub-space
lab, and I'll close off the
lab, until the fleet
comes. But, I don't think it will come to that."
"Regardless, I'll have
Sasami, Dad, Grandpa, and you here with the children, and Shinji's friends
there in the lab when the
production EVA's arrive!"
Tenchi then picked up and continued to sip his tea
Washu put her hand
on his shoulder, "They'll be safe, though I don't think I can keep Little
Yousho (Tenchi's and Ryoko's
son) there, you might
want to talk to him."
Tenchi chuckled. "He's got too much of his mother in him, Ok, I'll talk to him."
Washu face turned serious,
"Just remember Tenchi, He has both the gem power and Jurai power from both
you and
Ryoko, so he potentially
is more powerful than both of you, so please talk to him!"
Tenchi waved her off,
"Ok, ok I promise, now I'm finally tired, so if you will excuse me Mom,
I'm heading to bed, say
good night to Grandpa
for me and thanks again Washu, your the best Mother in law and Grandma
a Prince can ever have!"
He chucked again as
he made his way out of the kitchen after he deposited his teacup in the
sink.
Washu winked at him,
"OK smart ass, I'll let you slide this time, and don't exercise tonight,
I need you all fit and ready to
go, tomorrow, got
me!"
Tenchi, now a bit red
faced answered "OK, Goodnight!" He headed towards his room, leaving a pondering
Washu. She
knew Tenchi was worried
not as much as the battle itself, but whether the family and the Eva pilots
can work well enough
together so that no
one is seriously hurt. Tenchi, she knew, now worried for Asuka, Rei and
Shinji as if they were part of
the family. Though
Tenchi refused to take the throne until Earth was brought back from the
Impacts what were cause by
the planet's own people.
What Tenchi was also upset about, was that they couldn't do a thing until
it was too late.
Washu was feeling exactly
the same way. Here, proclaiming herself The Greatest Scientific Genius
in he Universe, yet she
couldn't prevent the
second, nor the Third Impact. Well, now she wasn't about to sit on her
hands again. This time, she
was going to pull
out all the stops, and with the ex-NERV EVA's, and her enhancements, they
would win this battle and if
not hold them long
enough for the Jurai Relief fleet to help take care of them, and to start
the rebuilding process. To bring
back the devastated
Earth, and to give hope for a brighter future. Washu then sighed, then
placed her now empty cup of
tea in the sink. She
scanned the home before turning off the lights and opened a portal to the
shrine, and she headed to the
bedroom she shares
with her husband, to be close to the one she loved the most, and to immerse
herself in his comfort.
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Above the Earth
Meanwhile, in space,
a familiar silver gray spiked ship sits in synchronized orbit above the
Masaki residence also waiting
for the coming battle.
Two figures are on the ships bridge, one an adult humanoid female with
gray spiked hair, wearing a
black cloak, over
a black and gray combat style suit similar to Ryoko's. The second figure,
smaller in stature, a male, with
spiky black and red
hair, wore a similar green and black suit. He sat observing the six EVA's
making their way towards
Okayama; as well as
in another monitor the three Russian MP-EVA's now over the Northern Islands
of Japan, heading
towards Okayama. .
Female figure: "Will get them, don't worry Bro."
Male figure: "I just want Mama safe, That's all, OK?"
The female figure hugs the Male's shoulder and nods yes!
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A Friend's Comfort
While Shinji and Tenchi
were downstairs discussing the next days events, Asuka and Rei slowly woke
up to a Shinji-less
bedroom. After they
determined that Shinji was downstairs with Tenchi, they both decided to
wait for his return back in
their room.
They soon started discussing an important matter while still lying in their bed.
Asuka was first to speak, "Rei-chan, Since we're waiting, can I ask you something?"
Rei replied, "Yes Asuka-chan, what do you want to talk about?"
Asuka was rubbing her hands nervously "I'm worried about what will happen!"
After a brief pause,
Rei nodded, "I am worried about him too." Both girls now sat up on the
bed, Rei trying to calm her
friend, changes the
subject slightly. "Do you think you and Ryoko will work well enough to
be successful when the battle
starts." Rei asked.
Asuka smirks as she
realizes what Rei was doing, but answered anyway. "So far, during the simulations
she was fantastic,
just as powerful as
the my Eva, plus having those power blasts and that light sword sure makes
me more confident about
tomorrow! Asuka then
asked, "How are you and Tenchi working out?"
Rei had her small smile
on her face, which said much about her confidence, "His is surprisingly
a most able warrior, with
those light hawk wings
he generates. He is quite a formidable individual. I am glad he is on our
side." Then after a pause,
"Have you mastered
the new weapons Little Washu has provided?"
Asuka frowned, "I've
gotten the hang of the Prong spear, (She remembered the Lances used against
her, ... but fought her
anxieties and continued,
"but I didn't do well with the prong-light sword."
Rei nodded, "As I also.
It seems Shinji's training with Tenchi will help him with the prong-light
sword, so I would
recommend to Misato
tomorrow to leave us with the spears, while Shinji-chan should use the
prong-light sword."
The mood shifted as
Asuka was trying to put into words what she felt, then after a few awkward
moments she spoke; "I
don't like one part
of Washu's plan, Rei-chan!"
Rei looked confused, "And, ... what is it that concerns you Asuka-chan?" Rei sensed the anger welling up from her friend.
"Not being able to
be beside each other to back each other up! That's what I don't like about
it!" Asuka sighed heavily.
"You know that when
we were fighting the angels they always came to some part of Tokyo-3 and
we converged on it as a
team. Now, because
of the multiple targets, we have to be separate, and I don't like to fight
that way." Asuka made a fist
with her left and
in a similar fashion to when Rei had observed Shinji when he was upset.
Asuka now had a worried look
on her face.
Rei put her hand on
her friends fisted hand, "I understand, and I sympathize with your point,
but I trust Washu, and
Shin-chan trusts Washu.
We should find comfort in that!"
A surge of anger appears
over Asuka pulling her hand away from Rei's, "Damn it, your doing it again,
conforming to the
authority of others,
just like before, Why can't you really understand my HRmf....."
Rei reacted to Asuka's
anger and hugs tightly an enraged Asuka. For a few seconds she barely keeps
the red headed
German girl in check.
Finally, she hears sobs as her friend collapses in her arms, and as the
minutes pass, she comforts
her, rocking her back
and forth as much like a mother consoling her child. Much had changed between
them over these
last two months, and
Rei knew that much more would change, as was the fact of a human life,
a human life that she was
living now, no longer
an angel. Rei then tells her friend that she'll be fine, and Shinji will
be fine. After a few minutes
more Asuka composes
herself enough to speak; she draws away from Rei's embrace and says, "Thanks
Rei-chan, I feel a
little better now."
She wipes her face with her hands. "Boy I really needed to let that out
since we left Tokyo-3!"
Rei nodded at her admission,
"As I wish I could Asuka-chan, but I haven't understood it myself, the
emotion of fear not
for one's self but
for the one you love. So by being here for you, I can say that you helped
me as much as I helped you,
...Thank you!" That
floored Asuka, not only was Rei admitting to her, her former rival that
she cared for Shinji, but cared
enough to comfort
her. Asuka then surprised herself!
"Then I think you deserve a good hug too!"
Which she did to her
friend. Rei stiffened up at first, then Asuka started to rub her friends
back and sing several of
Brahm's lullaby in
German. She sang in the sticcatoed accented language as she rocked Rei
back and forth, like Asuka's
mother had done to
her when she was young, ... before her accident. Rei started to cry single
tears at first, then quietly she
let out quiet whimpers
at first. But later it grew in strength and was just as loud and convulsive
as Asuka's had been
before.
Then Rei calmed down,
and both girls smiled at each other, now having a better understanding
about each other. Both lay
down, wrapped their
arms around each other as friends, and fell asleep in each others comforting
embrace.
A few minutes later
Shinji slowly crept upstairs after her conversation with Tenchi. He almost
silently made his way into
his room and what
he saw made his heart swell with pride and love. He saw his girls there
sleeping in a warm embrace.
"God they look so
cute!" he said to himself with a smile that clearly conveyed his feelings
at what he saw there in front of
him. . He didn't want
to disturb them, so he grabbed their blanket and covered them with it,
he then kissed each carefully
on the forehead. He
then pulled out a futon and slept on the floor so he wouldn't disturb them.
And seeing what he had
seen made it easier
for him to finally sleep and he finally did!
Chapter # 10:Confrontation
and Preparation: Practice Makes Perfect, and the Pilots, and the terrific
trio train to be
ready for the final
battle between the Tenchi clan and the Eva Pilots, Vs. The Production EVA's!
Did I mention that there
are really 10 EVA's,
not just six! We'll see if that makes a difference, next.
