The End, Or the Beginning?
Chapter 2: What is reality?
Disclaimer: SEE FIRST CHAPTER!!
The red headed Asuka Langley Soryu bent over the bed and leaned in close to its occupant. She smiled devilishly to herself thinking of the many ways in which she could wake her friend of twelve years up. She took a quick look around the room as she thought. It was as messy as ever, a typical teenagers room books fallen off the desk onto the floor, magazines next to the bed and clothes strewn all over the place.
Where am I?
She smiled at the boy in the bed and she wondered how anyone could sleep in their own filth like that. But that was the Shinji Ikari she knew and…well you get the picture. She smiled broadly and leaned in close to the boys' face, she got so close all she had to do was breathe and he would feel it. She composed all of her vocal abilities and "WAKE UP!!!!!"
What is going on?
Shinji jumped a mile into the air before he started screaming hysterically. "W-what the hell are you doing?" he yelled as he pulled the bed sheets up to cover himself "and why yell so loud?"
"Ha, I come all the way over here to wake you up and walk you to school and all I get is 'what the hell are you doing here?' Gee that's not very polite Shinji" Asuka growled at her friend then grabbed onto his sheets "now get up we're going to be late." She started to pull on the sheets but Shinji was determined to stay covered.
"What are you talking bout you live two apartments down and let go of my bedding" Shinji tugged a little harder to counter the redheads' attempts to uncover him. "And nobody…asked…you to come…you did it yourself!" he added between gasps of air.
"Shinji if you don't get up now we will be really late. If we're late again then we get a detention!" Asuka yelled pulling on the bed sheet one last time, she was rewarded as it flung out of the boys hands and tumbled to the floor. "OH MY GOD" she yelled then giggled a little "well at least one part of you is happy to see me."
"AAAAAHHHHHHHH get OUT" Shinji screamed as he moved his hands to block the view of his boxers sticking up like a tent. "DAD I'm going to kill him for letting you in" Shinji was now flushing bright red with both embracement and anger, "get out."
Asuka smirked at the boy then waved a hand as she stepped out the door "hurry up Baka I don't want a detention." She closed the door behind her then leaned against it allowing a little sigh to escape. "Silly little Baka" she giggled then went to the kitchen to talk with Mr Ikari.
What is going on where am I?
Shinji slid on a new shirt then picked up his old ones and dumped them into the wash basket before exiting the safety of the bathroom. Oh how he wished he could just stay in there, he knew it was the only place he ever had privacy. He swallowed hard and pushed down on the dor nob allowing him access to the hall. He stepped out and made his way to the kitchen where he heard voices, particularly Asuka and his father. He stepped into the kitchen and noted his mother missing "where's mum?"
Asuka and Gendo Ikari snapped their attention to Shinji, dropping the subject they were talking about. Shinji noted that Asuka was blushing slightly but he disregarded it his father turned to him to answer "she's gone to uni early this morning, Sensei Fuyutsuki asked for her assistance in one of his classes."
"Gee nice of her to say bye" Shinji said sarcastically, "and you DAD, you are no better." Gendo looked at his son baffled "you let her into my room" Shinji snarled pointing to the redhead; Asuka poked her tongue out then smiled sweetly. He couldn't help but smile back, he loved that smile for some reason it made him happy just to see it.
Asuka was a little annoyed her conversation with Mr Ikari was cut short she almost had the information she needed. She needed to find out the best present for Shinji because his birthday was coming up really fast. She asked Mr Ikari if Shinji had his eye on anything, and Gendo Ikari being the lady killer he was said that Shinji had his eye on her. That's why she blushed when the boy in question entered the room. "Come on Baka we're going to be late" Asuka stood up and grabbed Shinji by the arm and raced out the door "bye Mr Ikari."
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What is going on here? This is not me and it is not Shinji!
"Baka hurry up!" a fuming Asuka yelled as she ran several feet in front of the brown haired Shinji Ikari. She knew they were going to be late and this was their third strike, no more chances instant DETENTION. She groaned loudly at that thought and tried to push herself harder so at least SHE would get there. Not long did it take her to quicken her pace, but when she glanced back and saw her friend slowing down she started making a decision. 'I can make it to school and I wont get detention, but I don't think he could be as lucky…serves him right, he wanted to sleep in. but why do I feel guilty?' Asuka groaned again as she stopped and waited for Shinji to catch up with her.
"Why….did…you stop?" Shinji gasped for air as he fell into step beside Asuka. "I mean you could've made it…the way you were running."
"Ah...n-no I wouldn't have made it, so if I'm going to be late I may as well make it fashionably late" Asuka smiled to herself for thinking such a good excuse on the spot. "Anyway it wouldn't be fair for you to do detention on your own when it's kinda my fault too." Shinji glared at Asuka for a second with a puzzled look "ah…I mean…I…should've come over earlier."
What the hell is wrong with me in this picture? I seem flustered just talking to Baka boy.
"So…any idea what we're missing now?" Shinji blinked as he asked the question he was hoping to god they were missing math 'please I'll never curse again.'
"Science"
"AHH, DAMN STUPID" he let out a string of curses waving his fist in the sky "you better HOPE I never get up there you….DUMKOPF" the last word used elicited a giggle from the German girl who he walked with. He hadn't realised he had used the word until now; funny he never used it before either.
"Y-you sound funny talking in German" Asuka now broke out laughing as they walked, Shinji soon followed her example. Asuka was still laughing as they approached the gate to the school until she saw the look their teacher gave them from the top floor. "We're dead" she stated flatly.
They both sighed heavily as Shinji pushed the door open and they both stepped into the classroom. Their late entrance drew the attention of the rest of the class. Shinji and Asuka looked at each other then at the teacher who in no way looked happy. "Ahhh…Miss Katsuragi…I can explain" Asuka stammered rubbing her head absently.
"It's my fault" Shinji startled Asuka and she turned to him puzzled "Asuka came to wake me up that's why she's late. Don't give her a detention because of me."
'No way is he going to ditch me that easily' Asuka turned back to the teacher "No I was late on purpose." Shinji now turned to his friend.
"Shhh I can get you out of this just shut up"
"No Baka, I don't need you to stick up for me"
"Damn you're stubborn"
"Yup, that's why you like me so much"
"Shut up"
Misato Katsuragi looked at her two pupils with confusion; they were arguing who would take the blame…in a different way then usual. "Ok, you both have detention you'll stay one hour after school. Now be seated." Shinji and Asuka sat down in their seats allowing Miss Katsuragi the chance to start her lessons.
Misato, no that's not her and those aren't me and Shinji.
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"Lunch time, the best part of the day!" Asuka yelled as the bell rang to begin the feeding frenzy that is called lunch. "Hey Hikari" she yelled out to her brown haired friend and waved her over. The class rep took a moment to reach the redhead through the crowds of students.
"Hi Asuka what's up?" she smiled and sat next to the German girl "I noticed you and Shinji were late again." Hikari sighed "I don't know how you two can be so late in the morning I mean you live three doors down from each other."
Asuka smiled weakly "well you see…I kind of get up then…go to his place and…"
"And?"
"Well…I kinda just…watch him sleep"
"Why would you wanna do that?"
"Well…he's cute when he sleeps"
"OH MY GOD! You have a thing for Shinji"
"I…wait a damn minute…I do NOT"
"Yes you DO"
"NOT"
"DO"
"NOT"
"Excuse me" both girls refrained from glaring and yelling at each other and instead turned to see the owner of the soft voice. "Hello Hikari, hello Soryu" the light blue haired Rei Ayanami stood with her arms folded across her chest; she seemed to spit Asukas name like it was poison.
"Oh it's just wonder whore" Asuka shouted in Reis' face "what do you want bitch?" Asuka asked curiously, Rei never spoke to her apart when she wanted to gloat over her getting a boy to go out with her.
"I would like to know where Shinji is." Rei smiled sweetly.
Asuka knew that smile she knew it VERY well. It is the same one she used the previous times that she had tried to hit on Shinji. "No idea" Asuka frowned knowing that this time she would not let 'wonder whore' get within ten feet of him. "And if I knew I wouldn't tell you, you leave Shinji alone you stupid bitch."
"Stupid huh?" Rei Smirked and brought her face down to meet Asukas directly. "Stupid is being friends with a guy for twelve years and never making a move on him" she smirked even wider at Asukas' slight blush then pulled back, "now if you'll excuse me I must go find my future boyfriend."
OHHHHH that bitch…he'd never choose that doll over me, would he?
"Hey Shinji!" Toji Suzuhara smiled happily and slapped his friend on the back "man, it's a bummer you got detention tonight because Kensuke and I are going to the arcade after school." He grinned at Shinjis' groan of disappointment "and what's worse you'll have to spend it with the red devil."
"Speaking of the red devil" Kensuke jumped in "why are you two always late…you're not…you know…"
"NO way" Shinji yelled as he rose to his feet and grabbed his friend by the shirt collar "what would make you think THAT."
Toji smiled as he had an answer for that "well, let's see. First, you two show up late on an average of four days a week and you're always together. Second, you tend to steal glances at her in class. Third, she gets defensive when someone else asks you out. And four, you constantly turn down Rei the hottest babe in the school."
"There is nothing going on between me and Asuka, we are very old friends. Nothing more" Shinji snarled trying to hide his blush. The thought of Asuka and him together made him feel funny, a good kind of funny. It had crossed his mind a few times, but he thought she wasn't interested in anything more than friendship and he didn't want to push it.
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This is getting way too weird, where the hell am I? And what the hell is happening?
"So…Shinji, what happened today at lunch?" Asuka looked over from her table at the brown haired boy. It seems fate had kept them after all, it was the end of the day and true to her word Miss Katsuragi had kept the two behind. The class room was empty apart from the teacher and the two students.
"Ah…well just the usual" Shinji looked over at Asuka and they stared at each other for a while. "You know just Toji and Kensuke giving me a hard time" she smiled at that remark "and…well…Rei asked me out, again."
Asukas' face hardened into a frown "what did you say?" She tensed as Shinji composed himself to answer 'oh god, he said yes. Shit I've lost him to that slut.'
"Well I said…NO…" Shinji smiled as he emphasized on the NO. "What do you think I'm crazy, I know she'd just dump me when she go what she wanted" he smiled even wider at Asuka "anyway who needs Rei when I got a friend like you."
"Shinji…" Asuka blushed noticeably and smiled back 'ok I think now is my chance.' She composed herself ready to say those few little words "Shinji…I…"
"Hey Shinji, Asuka" the moment was interrupted by their teacher who was standing at the door with her bag. "I've got to go so you can leave early" she smiled then added "just don't be late again" Misato then left the two teens alone.
"Well back to what I was saying" Asuka said turning back to Shinji who was staring at her intently. "Well…you see…Shinji I think…I think I love you" a huge wait lifted off Asukas' shoulders as those words escaped her lips.
"W-what?" Shinji promptly fell of his chair and onto the floor.
"Are you ok?" Asuka asked as she stood up and helped him to his feet.
"Y-yeah"
"Well what have you got to say?"
"A-Asuka…this is so…"
"Sudden?"
"Well yeah, but not unwelcome"
"Really?"
"Y-yeah…I…I love you too"
OK HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This stupid dream has gone on long enough. Someone tell me what the hell is going on here before I go crazy.
The image of the classroom faded into nothing the Image of Shinji Ikari disappeared leaving only the image of Asuka Langley Soryu.
What is going on?
"You are dreaming" Asuka said
Of course I'm dreaming, no way would Shinji ever say that to me!
"You are wrong, this is a possible reality"
What do you mean possible reality?
"This is what your reality could be like if you wanted it to"
Are you saying I could have the guts to tell Shinji that I lo…
"Yes"
So why are you showing me this?
"You are dying, your body lives but your mind is being destroyed"
What, if my body is not dying then how can I die?
"The body can not live without the mind. I am showing you this in the hopes that you will realise there is something worth returning for"
Like what?
"A chance at happiness"
What with him?
"Yes"
No WAY I hate him, I don't need anybody…I can live all on my own
"No you can't, that is something you merely tell yourself to hide from the pain"
I don't need anybody
"Your mind may say that, but your heart begs for love"
No I don't need anybody…they always leave me in the end
"You demand respect and hate pity, and you fear love. You fear love because you fear the pain that comes with it"
Of course love causes pain my mother loved me and she left
Kaji loved me, in a way, and he left
Father loved me and he left
Shinji…Shinji left me to die against the 15th he didn't care enough to help me
"He was trapped he could not get to you"
He didn't even try
"Not true he did, he activated his Eva on pure will. But they cut his connections it was Commander Ikari who left you to die"
Shinji he tried to help me…he actually cares
"Yes, he proved this when he saved you after the 8th did he not?"
I…I thought he was showing off
"He disobeyed orders to save you, yet you never thanked him"
I'm horrible…I know…he cared and all I did was hurt him
"There is time to right the wrong"
How…how can I get back?
"You must admit and face your own fears"
I will…I will conquer them…and start again, the right way!
Then go, the world awaits you"
The image faded, replaced by darkness…then a light a bright light that filled her vision. Asuka could feel her hand was…warm and being gripped tightly by something. She was back…and she would make sure she stayed that way.
To be continued……
A/N: Phew that took a while! It is now 12:18am and I am still going ^_^ I'm seriously jazzed up on Fan-Fiction juice. It's been 6 hours since I started this series and I already got the first two chapters done. Well what did ya think, slightly WAFF, slightly Angst (not much just a little itty bit) and Romance all the way baby. HEHEHE I am the puppet master!
Don't worry it's late I always talk like a madman when I'm tired. Anyway what will happen when Asuka wakes? Will she admit her feelings to our young Ikari? What is Gendo going on about? What, do you think I know…^_^ got you all, don't worry I got it all planed out…..I think I do.
Well this is Bucky signing off, remember C&C is always welcome and even flames just remember any OOC is completely by my design….and if ya don't like it F*** OFF…sorry I'm just cranky ^_^ NEED MORE SLEEP
Bucky turns his computer off, stumbles out the door, trips over the dog, trips over the cat, bumps into his door and finally falls into bed………………….