Chapter 12
Another Good-Bye
Two Months Later
The wedding had been many hours earlier, and now the party itself was beginning to wind down. Sayoko, Asuka, and Rei sat at the bar. Next to each were several empty glasses, but they all remained very sober.
"Well, they finally did it." said Asuka, as she watch Touji and Hikari dance about on the floor.
"Yep." replied Rei.
"So....how does it feel?"
"How does what feel?" asked Sayoko.
"How does it feel, to know you two at the last two single girls in our circle of friends."
Rei and Sayoko glared at Asuka.
"We just haven't found the right person yet." stated Sayoko.
"Speak for yourself." muttered Rei.
"What do you mean?"
"Well you know that nice boy from Sweden......" began Rei with a smile.
Sayoko stared at Rei, "No....."
"Yep, first date is next week."
Sayoko turned and downed her glass. "I must be cursed or something."
Asuka smiled, "Don't worry Sayoko. You could still go out with Kensuke."
Sayoko's right eye began to twitch. "No. I still remember the night he tried to see if I had any other distinguishing marks on my body. That boy is a pervert."
"At least we won't see him for a long while after this." said Rei. "He'll be back with his UN Unit by tomorrow."
"I'll drink to that." said Asuka.
"Where is Shinji by the way?"
"He said he had something to take care of. Something about paying someone back." Asuka shrugged, "I don't have any idea what he's taking about.........What's wrong with you?" Asuka had noticed Sayoko turning a deep shade of red.
"Ummm Nothing...I'm going to go for a short walk." Sayoko moved off quickly.
Rei looked at Asuka. "What was that about?"
Asuka shrugged, "I have no idea. But I'm going to find out" Asuka immediately got up and began to search for her husband.
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Misato was at her table resting. She had been dancing away with Kaji, but the long day was beginning to wear her out. She had started to lay her head down on the table when Sayoko came up to her.
"Misato."
"What?"
"Tell Shinji, fireball is on the prowl." Sayoko then quickly moved off.
'Damn.' Misato leaned back and pulled up a small radio. "Party Girl to Baka. Goddess reports fireball on the prowl."
"Right, Party Girl." came Shinji's voice through the radio.
Misato put the radio down and let out a sigh. 'Who the hell came up with these stupid nicknames anyway?' Strong arms encircled her.
"I heard that. What's wrong?" Misato turned to see Kaji behind her.
"Shinji is doing his own Spec Ops mission." replied Misato. "Somehow he roped me and Sayoko into it."
"Any idea what it is?" asked Kaji.
"No, but it sounds like he's been planning this for a year." Misato stared as a couple walked past carrying alcoholic beverages. "Damn, I need a drink."
Kaji just smiled. "No more drinking for you. At least not for another nine months or so."
Misato sighed as she rubbed her stomach. "Yeah yeah, I know."
"What's the matter? Aren't you happy?"
"Oh don't get me wrong, I'm happy. It's just..." Misato was quiet for a several seconds. " I never expected to have kids, not after what happened."
Kaji smiled, "Regardless, I think you'll be a great mom. After all, look how well you did with Shinji and Asuka."
"OUT OF MY WAY!!" came a loud female voice. The crowd parted to reveal Asuka heading straight for Misato.
"Where is he?"
"I don't know where he is." replied Misato. Seeing Asuka about to explode, she added. "I really don't. Why?"
"He's up to something and the last thing I want is for him to ruin Hikari's day."
"I don't think Shinji would ever do something like that and you know it."
Asuka sighed and sat down next to Misato, placing her head in her hands. "I know your right. God Misato, How could you drink that much and not lose it?"
Misato smiled, "I drank a hell of a lot more then you ever will."
Asuka smiled, "Seriously though, What is Shinji up too?"
"He didn't tell me anything. But he got Sayoko to help him."
Asuka's eyes narrowed slightly. "Sayoko Hmmm?"
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Sayoko was walking along the outside of the reception hall when a hand reached out and grabbed her shoulder.
"Hold it right there Goddess." Sayoko was spun about to face Asuka. "I want to know what Shinji is up too."
Sayoko stared at Asuka for a second. "I can't say." With that she pulled out a pocket mirror and vanished. Asuka stared at the mirror a second before picking it up. She closed her eyes in concentration. Her eyes then opened after several seconds.
"Got you."
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Sayoko leaned against the bathroom counter. 'Dammit Shinji, why didn't you tell Asuka what you were doing.' Sayoko stood up and wobbled slightly.
'Damn.....If Urd finds out about this...I'll never hear the end of it.'
She turned and started to walk out when an arm grabbed her.
"Hold it."
"GAHH!!!" Sayoko fell back and crashed to the floor. Sayoko found herself staring up into a set of blue eyes.
"We were not finished talking." said Asuka very quietly.
"How did you....?"
"Sayoko, I'm now a Guardian of Heaven. I can find any God or Goddess I want. Now." Asuka leaned towards Sayoko's face. "What is Shinji doing?"
Sayoko gulped.
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Shinji stood quietly off to the side as Touji and Hikari headed towards their Limo on their way to their Honeymoon in Okinawa. Shinji heard some swearing in German and glanced behind him. Asuka was walking very quickly towards him dragging a slightly drunk Goddess. Shinji gave Asuka a smile.
"There you are. You almost missed them."
Asuka glared at Shinji before turning and waving good-bye to Hikari and Touji. As the newlyweds drove away. Asuka grabbed Shinji's arm and dragged him and Sayoko back inside the hall. She sat them both down at a table.
Asuka crossed her arms and glared at them. "Alright spill it."
"Spill what?" asked Shinji.
"I want to know what you were sneaking around for!"
"Alright." said Shinji. "You remember on our Honeymoon night when you went off to the bathroom, I let out a yell?"
Asuka nodded, "Yeah. You said you stubbed your toe or something."
"Well, I lied." Seeing the look on Asuka's face he continued. "I opened up one of my bags to find a bunch of stakes, a couple of crosses, some bottles labeled with holy water, and a book on demons. I also found a note."
"I wondered what happened to that bag during the trip, I knew we brought it." Asuka said quietly. "Let me guess who the note was from, Touji."
"And Kensuke. I kept the bag away because I didn't want anything to ruin our trip." Shinji looked at the ground. "Sorry I didn't tell you sooner."
"That's alright Shinji. I understand. So what have you been up too?"
Shinji gave her a smile, "Carrying out my revenge. Nobody calls my wife a Demon and gets away with it."
Asuka looked at Shinji surprised. "You.....you planned this all out?"
"Yes." Shinji then folded his hands together and rested his head on them. Asuka shivered as Shinji assumed the Gendo pose. "My scenario is proceeding as planned."
"Shinji."
"Yes Asuka?"
"Never do that again."
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Later that night,
"I'll be out in a minute honey!" Hikari said as she entered the bathroom.
Touji laid back on the bed. "Alright, I'll just move some of the luggage out of the...." Touji looked down at one of the suitcases. "What's this?" He picked it up and looked at it. A tag on the handle had his name on it. 'I don't remember having a bag like this. I wonder what's inside?'
Touji undid the latches and started to open it. Touji dropped it as something exploded inside. The sound of something inflating reached Touji's ears. He watched in shock as the suitcase lid lifted as the object inside continued to inflate. Finally, about 20 seconds later, the object was fully inflated.
"What the hell?!?!" Touji found himself face to face with an inflatable sex doll.
"What's the matter Touji?" came Hikari's voice from the bathroom.
'Oh Shit!' "Um...Nothing, I just.. dropped my bag, that's all!"
"I hope you didn't hurt yourself. I'll be out in a minute."
"No hurry, take your time." Touji stared at the doll. 'What the hell am I going to do!?!?' Touji tried forcing the doll back into that case, but it refused to deflate. Touji tried to find a release valve. Seeing it he began to pull at it, but it refused to budge. 'What sadistic basterd would do this to....' Touji looked at the valve again. A string was attached to it. He pulled on the string and found a small note at the other end.
'I told you to never refer to her as a Demon. It's payback time.'
Touji stared at the note in shock. "Shinji...." He muttered.
"What was that?"
"Uhh... I was just thinking about the old days." 'Shinji, when I see you next.....'
"You know, You've changed a lot since then." came Hikari's voice, "You used to be so childish, and perverted. I'm glad you've finally grown up."
"Uhh.. Yeah...so am I." Touji ran about the room frantically, looking for some place to stick the doll. As he ran past the mirror, he slammed on the brakes.
'Did I hear...' He turned and looked carefully at the mirror, '...snickering coming from this mirror?'
"Oh Touji!!" came a rather seductive voice from the bathroom, "Here I come!"
'OH SHIT!' The mirror forgotten, Touji resumed his frantic search. Finally he ran to the window, opened it and tossed the doll out.
"Touji? What's wrong?" Hikari asked as she walked out of the bathroom and towards him. "Your all flushed!"
"Oh I...guess I'm just...nervous..." Touji panted. 'Shinji....your gonna die.'
"Oh, well, so am I." Hikari turned to look out the window. "Wow, It's such a wonderful view. I mean you can see the ocean, the beach, the pool, some kid with a love doll....." Hikari looked back down at the pool. "What the hell!? What kind of a parent gets their kid something like THAT!?"
"some people...." muttered Touji.
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Asuka rolled around laughing as she watched Touji through the mirror. Sayoko sat next to her, trying to concentrate on keeping the mirror portal open so they could watch. When it was all over, Sayoko withdrew her hand and the mirror went back to normal. Asuka, tears in her eyes from laughing looked at Shinji.
"That was great! I wish I'd have thought of that!" Asuka wiped the tears from her eyes. "So, what did you do to Kensuke?"
"Well," began Shinji, "you know how he was flying back to the base after the party right?" Asuka nodded. "After all, he was here for a week. Anyway, upon his return to base, he's being sent to the North Pole. Well....." Shinji gave Asuka a grin. "Since he hasn't seen his laundry since he packed it, he will discover upon unpacking, that somehow his....undergarments, are now of the pink and lacy kind."
Asuka exploded with laughter. "MEIN GOTT!! I want to see that!!"
"And so you shall." said Sayoko as she reached for the mirror.
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Outside of the apartment, a lone figure stood, silently watching the apartment. Even from across the street, he could hear the howls of laughter. The figure snarled.
"Someday......I will have my revenge."
With a flash of flame....the figure vanished.
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Alright, I have some people to thank for the help with Shinji's revenge.
From the Anime Planet: Strife_Fox, Vslayer, Dreistul, Databurn, and Alienangel
Thanks to dennisud for all his reviews and comments. I can't wait for more of Duo Awakenings or Sibling Bonds.
As to were this fic goes from here. Currently, I have begun planning a kind of prequel, taking place in the year after the failed 3I. I am also planning a fic set further in the future, which will crossover with another series....but that may not come out for a bit, and will most likely appear in another section. Should I continue, I will post a message noting where the story continues...until next time
Slayer
Another Good-Bye
Two Months Later
The wedding had been many hours earlier, and now the party itself was beginning to wind down. Sayoko, Asuka, and Rei sat at the bar. Next to each were several empty glasses, but they all remained very sober.
"Well, they finally did it." said Asuka, as she watch Touji and Hikari dance about on the floor.
"Yep." replied Rei.
"So....how does it feel?"
"How does what feel?" asked Sayoko.
"How does it feel, to know you two at the last two single girls in our circle of friends."
Rei and Sayoko glared at Asuka.
"We just haven't found the right person yet." stated Sayoko.
"Speak for yourself." muttered Rei.
"What do you mean?"
"Well you know that nice boy from Sweden......" began Rei with a smile.
Sayoko stared at Rei, "No....."
"Yep, first date is next week."
Sayoko turned and downed her glass. "I must be cursed or something."
Asuka smiled, "Don't worry Sayoko. You could still go out with Kensuke."
Sayoko's right eye began to twitch. "No. I still remember the night he tried to see if I had any other distinguishing marks on my body. That boy is a pervert."
"At least we won't see him for a long while after this." said Rei. "He'll be back with his UN Unit by tomorrow."
"I'll drink to that." said Asuka.
"Where is Shinji by the way?"
"He said he had something to take care of. Something about paying someone back." Asuka shrugged, "I don't have any idea what he's taking about.........What's wrong with you?" Asuka had noticed Sayoko turning a deep shade of red.
"Ummm Nothing...I'm going to go for a short walk." Sayoko moved off quickly.
Rei looked at Asuka. "What was that about?"
Asuka shrugged, "I have no idea. But I'm going to find out" Asuka immediately got up and began to search for her husband.
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Misato was at her table resting. She had been dancing away with Kaji, but the long day was beginning to wear her out. She had started to lay her head down on the table when Sayoko came up to her.
"Misato."
"What?"
"Tell Shinji, fireball is on the prowl." Sayoko then quickly moved off.
'Damn.' Misato leaned back and pulled up a small radio. "Party Girl to Baka. Goddess reports fireball on the prowl."
"Right, Party Girl." came Shinji's voice through the radio.
Misato put the radio down and let out a sigh. 'Who the hell came up with these stupid nicknames anyway?' Strong arms encircled her.
"I heard that. What's wrong?" Misato turned to see Kaji behind her.
"Shinji is doing his own Spec Ops mission." replied Misato. "Somehow he roped me and Sayoko into it."
"Any idea what it is?" asked Kaji.
"No, but it sounds like he's been planning this for a year." Misato stared as a couple walked past carrying alcoholic beverages. "Damn, I need a drink."
Kaji just smiled. "No more drinking for you. At least not for another nine months or so."
Misato sighed as she rubbed her stomach. "Yeah yeah, I know."
"What's the matter? Aren't you happy?"
"Oh don't get me wrong, I'm happy. It's just..." Misato was quiet for a several seconds. " I never expected to have kids, not after what happened."
Kaji smiled, "Regardless, I think you'll be a great mom. After all, look how well you did with Shinji and Asuka."
"OUT OF MY WAY!!" came a loud female voice. The crowd parted to reveal Asuka heading straight for Misato.
"Where is he?"
"I don't know where he is." replied Misato. Seeing Asuka about to explode, she added. "I really don't. Why?"
"He's up to something and the last thing I want is for him to ruin Hikari's day."
"I don't think Shinji would ever do something like that and you know it."
Asuka sighed and sat down next to Misato, placing her head in her hands. "I know your right. God Misato, How could you drink that much and not lose it?"
Misato smiled, "I drank a hell of a lot more then you ever will."
Asuka smiled, "Seriously though, What is Shinji up too?"
"He didn't tell me anything. But he got Sayoko to help him."
Asuka's eyes narrowed slightly. "Sayoko Hmmm?"
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Sayoko was walking along the outside of the reception hall when a hand reached out and grabbed her shoulder.
"Hold it right there Goddess." Sayoko was spun about to face Asuka. "I want to know what Shinji is up too."
Sayoko stared at Asuka for a second. "I can't say." With that she pulled out a pocket mirror and vanished. Asuka stared at the mirror a second before picking it up. She closed her eyes in concentration. Her eyes then opened after several seconds.
"Got you."
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Sayoko leaned against the bathroom counter. 'Dammit Shinji, why didn't you tell Asuka what you were doing.' Sayoko stood up and wobbled slightly.
'Damn.....If Urd finds out about this...I'll never hear the end of it.'
She turned and started to walk out when an arm grabbed her.
"Hold it."
"GAHH!!!" Sayoko fell back and crashed to the floor. Sayoko found herself staring up into a set of blue eyes.
"We were not finished talking." said Asuka very quietly.
"How did you....?"
"Sayoko, I'm now a Guardian of Heaven. I can find any God or Goddess I want. Now." Asuka leaned towards Sayoko's face. "What is Shinji doing?"
Sayoko gulped.
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Shinji stood quietly off to the side as Touji and Hikari headed towards their Limo on their way to their Honeymoon in Okinawa. Shinji heard some swearing in German and glanced behind him. Asuka was walking very quickly towards him dragging a slightly drunk Goddess. Shinji gave Asuka a smile.
"There you are. You almost missed them."
Asuka glared at Shinji before turning and waving good-bye to Hikari and Touji. As the newlyweds drove away. Asuka grabbed Shinji's arm and dragged him and Sayoko back inside the hall. She sat them both down at a table.
Asuka crossed her arms and glared at them. "Alright spill it."
"Spill what?" asked Shinji.
"I want to know what you were sneaking around for!"
"Alright." said Shinji. "You remember on our Honeymoon night when you went off to the bathroom, I let out a yell?"
Asuka nodded, "Yeah. You said you stubbed your toe or something."
"Well, I lied." Seeing the look on Asuka's face he continued. "I opened up one of my bags to find a bunch of stakes, a couple of crosses, some bottles labeled with holy water, and a book on demons. I also found a note."
"I wondered what happened to that bag during the trip, I knew we brought it." Asuka said quietly. "Let me guess who the note was from, Touji."
"And Kensuke. I kept the bag away because I didn't want anything to ruin our trip." Shinji looked at the ground. "Sorry I didn't tell you sooner."
"That's alright Shinji. I understand. So what have you been up too?"
Shinji gave her a smile, "Carrying out my revenge. Nobody calls my wife a Demon and gets away with it."
Asuka looked at Shinji surprised. "You.....you planned this all out?"
"Yes." Shinji then folded his hands together and rested his head on them. Asuka shivered as Shinji assumed the Gendo pose. "My scenario is proceeding as planned."
"Shinji."
"Yes Asuka?"
"Never do that again."
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Later that night,
"I'll be out in a minute honey!" Hikari said as she entered the bathroom.
Touji laid back on the bed. "Alright, I'll just move some of the luggage out of the...." Touji looked down at one of the suitcases. "What's this?" He picked it up and looked at it. A tag on the handle had his name on it. 'I don't remember having a bag like this. I wonder what's inside?'
Touji undid the latches and started to open it. Touji dropped it as something exploded inside. The sound of something inflating reached Touji's ears. He watched in shock as the suitcase lid lifted as the object inside continued to inflate. Finally, about 20 seconds later, the object was fully inflated.
"What the hell?!?!" Touji found himself face to face with an inflatable sex doll.
"What's the matter Touji?" came Hikari's voice from the bathroom.
'Oh Shit!' "Um...Nothing, I just.. dropped my bag, that's all!"
"I hope you didn't hurt yourself. I'll be out in a minute."
"No hurry, take your time." Touji stared at the doll. 'What the hell am I going to do!?!?' Touji tried forcing the doll back into that case, but it refused to deflate. Touji tried to find a release valve. Seeing it he began to pull at it, but it refused to budge. 'What sadistic basterd would do this to....' Touji looked at the valve again. A string was attached to it. He pulled on the string and found a small note at the other end.
'I told you to never refer to her as a Demon. It's payback time.'
Touji stared at the note in shock. "Shinji...." He muttered.
"What was that?"
"Uhh... I was just thinking about the old days." 'Shinji, when I see you next.....'
"You know, You've changed a lot since then." came Hikari's voice, "You used to be so childish, and perverted. I'm glad you've finally grown up."
"Uhh.. Yeah...so am I." Touji ran about the room frantically, looking for some place to stick the doll. As he ran past the mirror, he slammed on the brakes.
'Did I hear...' He turned and looked carefully at the mirror, '...snickering coming from this mirror?'
"Oh Touji!!" came a rather seductive voice from the bathroom, "Here I come!"
'OH SHIT!' The mirror forgotten, Touji resumed his frantic search. Finally he ran to the window, opened it and tossed the doll out.
"Touji? What's wrong?" Hikari asked as she walked out of the bathroom and towards him. "Your all flushed!"
"Oh I...guess I'm just...nervous..." Touji panted. 'Shinji....your gonna die.'
"Oh, well, so am I." Hikari turned to look out the window. "Wow, It's such a wonderful view. I mean you can see the ocean, the beach, the pool, some kid with a love doll....." Hikari looked back down at the pool. "What the hell!? What kind of a parent gets their kid something like THAT!?"
"some people...." muttered Touji.
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Asuka rolled around laughing as she watched Touji through the mirror. Sayoko sat next to her, trying to concentrate on keeping the mirror portal open so they could watch. When it was all over, Sayoko withdrew her hand and the mirror went back to normal. Asuka, tears in her eyes from laughing looked at Shinji.
"That was great! I wish I'd have thought of that!" Asuka wiped the tears from her eyes. "So, what did you do to Kensuke?"
"Well," began Shinji, "you know how he was flying back to the base after the party right?" Asuka nodded. "After all, he was here for a week. Anyway, upon his return to base, he's being sent to the North Pole. Well....." Shinji gave Asuka a grin. "Since he hasn't seen his laundry since he packed it, he will discover upon unpacking, that somehow his....undergarments, are now of the pink and lacy kind."
Asuka exploded with laughter. "MEIN GOTT!! I want to see that!!"
"And so you shall." said Sayoko as she reached for the mirror.
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Outside of the apartment, a lone figure stood, silently watching the apartment. Even from across the street, he could hear the howls of laughter. The figure snarled.
"Someday......I will have my revenge."
With a flash of flame....the figure vanished.
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Alright, I have some people to thank for the help with Shinji's revenge.
From the Anime Planet: Strife_Fox, Vslayer, Dreistul, Databurn, and Alienangel
Thanks to dennisud for all his reviews and comments. I can't wait for more of Duo Awakenings or Sibling Bonds.
As to were this fic goes from here. Currently, I have begun planning a kind of prequel, taking place in the year after the failed 3I. I am also planning a fic set further in the future, which will crossover with another series....but that may not come out for a bit, and will most likely appear in another section. Should I continue, I will post a message noting where the story continues...until next time
Slayer