A/N: Alrite I redid this one too, it was already in html but it had some spelling and grammar problems. Also, I translated the German.

Cause and Consequence

"He will not return" Gendo says to Fuyutsuki

"I told you he will stabilize himself" "

He will not return to pilot his Eva after he is reminded of what a simple life is like"

"Ikari... He will not do that"

"And if he does"

"......We will select a new pilot"

"It would have been more efficient to do so when he left instead of delaying it for two months"

"You do not know for sure what will happen"

"We will see"

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"That baka... he's not coming back, is he?" Misato looks up from her dinner. Unsurprisingly, nothing on the table required any knowledge of cooking to make.

"Well, I never thought you cared so much about him" Misato replies.

Asuka laughs "Please, if he doesn't come back it will be easier to fight since he won't drag me down"

"A new pilot will be selected" Misato says, going back to her food.

"So he isn't coming back"

"In the event that he doesn't, a new pilot will be selected"

"Whatever, I don't care anyway" Asuka says and goes back to eating.

'Then why did you ask' Misato thinks to herself but decides not to say anything.

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That night Asuka lies in bed unable to sleep. Thoughts raced through her head. Shinji saving her, Angels, piloting.... Rei saving her... Asuka angrily throws her pillow against he desk which hits a lamp, knocking it over.

"Verdammt" she whispers to herself, "What's wrong with me?" She began to think of how Shinji had saved her.

The "blood" of Eva 2 was splattered across the mountain. The ruthless angel continued to attack it as the Eva lay helpless on the mountain. It's leg had been torn off and was unable to stand.

"Eva 1 retreat now" The voice of Ikari Gendo could be heard in Shinji's entry plug.

"What? But Asuka is-" Shinji starts but is interrupted

"I don't care, we cannot risk having two evas that are unable to combat"

"But Asuka will be-"

"Pilot Soryu's entry plug will be ejected"

"And if the angel gets to it?"

".... Shinji, retreat now"

"No...." Shinji says in a barely audible voice.

"What did you say?!" Gendo shouts.

"No!" Shinji practically yells and charges at the angel.

"If you do not retreat we will cut off all connections between you and Eva 1" Gendo says.

"If you do, this eva will be destroyed" Shinji says with a hint of nervousness, "And if you try to stop me from saving Asuka, I'll....I'll destroy the headquarters!"

Maya, Makoto and Shigeru all look at Gendo for an order. Gendo just sits still in silence. Asuka grits her teeth to stop from yelling. Or crying. Or screaming. Or...Smiling?

"If you try to stop me from saving Asuka, I'll destroy headquarters"

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Shinji had finally gotten out of the airport. He had never been to Germany before. Actually he had never been most places before. He surveys the area. It doesn't tell him much since all he sees are airplanes and terminals. He finds a car waiting for him and he gets in. To his surprise Kaji is sitting next to him.

"Hello Shinji-kun" Kaji says smiling.

"uh..Hello Kaji-san" Shinji says surprised

"Vereini, between Hof and Kammern" Kaji tells the driver who begins to drive.

"What are you doing in Germany Kaji-san? I thought you were going to be in Japan for a while."

"I had so unfinished business to do here. And I heard you were coming to Germany so I decided to meet you here."

"I see" Shinji says with a somewhat grim look on his face. "I know what your thinking, and your wrong"

"Huh?" Shinji says.

"I'm not here to keep an eye on you or anything. Nerv Headquarters in Germany will take care of that. I'm just here to see my friend" Kaji says, still smiling.

"Oh, no that's not what I was thinking. I wouldn't mind if you were keeping an eye on me. I know it is necessary" Shinji says and then looks out the window. Kaji sensing that the boy did not feel like talking decides to spend the rest of the car ride in silence.

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Shinji sat in his apartment. It was a simple, one room apartment with a bathroom and small kitchen. A table to eat, a refrigerator, and a bed had been provided for him. He had brought one suitcase of clothes and that was about it. Kaji had told him that there was a Laundromat on the next block where he could do his laundry. He had also offered to stick around but Shinji had declined his offer. He wanted to be alone. He began to think. First about what he had just seen. Germany seemed to be very lively. He had passed many restaurants and stores on the way here. He decided he would have a look around the city tomorrow since he had to buy some things anyway. He would have to go the school the day after tomorrow so he only had one day to get everything he needed. Shinji sighed and decided to just relax for now. He got his SDAT player and plugged it into an AC adapter to charge it. He then laid down on his bed and started thinking about Japan. About Evas, Nerv, and about his Father.

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"Why the hell did you save me, Wondergirl!" Asuka yelled at Rei who continued to change out of her plug suit.

"I'm asking you a question!" Asuka yelled again when it seemed Rei was not responding.

"I was doing a favor" Rei said, emotionless as usual.

This comment enraged Asuka beyond belief. "You! YOU, were doing ME a favor!?" Asuka yelled "You must be kidding me! I don't want any favors from a doll like you!"

"I-" Rei started but Asuka wasn't done. Asuka interrupted Rei with as she laughed maniacally. "How degrading! I guess I owe you a favor now, eh wondergirl!"

"I was fulfilling my favor to Ikari-kun" Rei said quietly after noting that Asuka was finished.

This took Asuka by surprise "...What?" She asked, her voice back to normal.

Rei had finished changing and was ready to leave. "I said I was fulfilling my favor to Ikari-kun" Rei then turned to leave but Asuka stopped her with a hand on her shoulder.

"And what favor would this happen to be?" Asuka asked her voice and anger rising.

Rei looked into Asuka's eyes while pondering whether or not it was necessary to share this information with Asuka. She decided no one had told her not to so she did. "Ikari-kun asked me to look out for you" Rei said and then added "Good-bye" and left the lockeroom.

Asuka stood there in silence for a minute and then began to change. She could not help but smile from time to time but as soon as the smile appeared she would mentally kick herself. She heads for the door and then stops right in front of it. She then closes here eyes, and gathers her thoughts. As she walks out she mutters "I'm going to kill him..." Asuka opens her eyes.

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It had been one of the most tiring days in Shinji's life, yet he accomplished close to nothing. At first the day had started out okay. He had be ready by 10:00 am but figured all the stores were not open yet so he waited until 11 to go out. Kaji had given him some German money. He lived a block from what was considered a main street, where many stores were aligned side by side. He saw the Laundromat that Kaji was talking about and took not of where it was located. He then continued to wander looking around at stores for a hint of books but to no avail. By 3 pm he was tired, hungry and had accomplished nothing. Deciding he was too hungry to go on, he wandered into a random restaurant and ate lunch. After lunch he continued to wander and still saw no signs of school supplies. He then decided to try to ask for directions.

"Do you know where I can find a German Japanese dictionary?" Shinji asked an old man.

"Was darf es sein?" The old man asked in a questioning manner.

"G-e-r-m-a-n D-i-c-t-i-o-n-a-r-y" Shinji says slower.

"Das tut nicht hilfe" The old man says.

Shinji, giving up, just bows his head and walks away. Leaving the confused old man behind.

He decides to go back home since this was going nowhere but on his way he sees a supermarket.

'I guess I'll need some food' Shinji thinks and walks in. He buys what he needs and then continues walking toward his home.

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My Rants

Alrite well I redid this chapter in html because the italics thing wasn't working for me. I think it works now. From now on everything will be in html. All right, thanks for the reviews!

Verdammt - Damnit

Was darf es sein - Can I help you?

Das tut nicht hilfe - That doesn't help