Destiny

Part 3

By: Sarah-chan

A/N: No, this fic is not dead. I am just finding it very hard to find time to write. But this week is my Spring Break so I have sworn to myself that I will update every single one of my fics. Here is the next part. And it will be getting ansty in the next couple of chapters. Not sure how many there are going to be. -_-'

Shinji couldn't remember having this much fun in his entire life. He was sitting surronded by people who were laughing and talking. Normally, Shinji couldn't stand being in crowds but the alcohol that he had made it not as bad.

Shinji was happy that Kaworu sat next to him holding his hand for some reason. He didn't even think as to why he just giggled and had another drink.

"Hhheey...Shhinnji," slured Asuka. She threw her right arm around his shoulder in a manner of drunken friendship.

"Wwhhy doonn'tt yyoouu commmee stttayy wittthh meee ttooonnighttt," was all she got out before she passed out on the floor. Shinji giggled and poked her until Kaworu stopped him.

"I think that you have had enough for one night Shinji," a sober Kaworu said as he helped Shinji up. To drunk to reply, Shinji just let himself be lead by Kaworu.

"Aawww, Kaawworu!! I waantedd to staayy a llitttle whille," Shinji whined.

"Your in no condition to stay. You should be in bed."

"But I don't like sleeping by myself," Shinji cried. "Please sleep with me tonight!"

Kaworu was able to get Shinji into his bed but found that he couldn't pry the brown-haired boy off of his arm. So after a good ten minutes trying to get Shinji unattached from him he just gave up and laid down next to him. Shinji's guard must of really been done because the blue-eyed boy cuddled up to Kaworu like a cat wanting to be pet. In amazement Kaworu stroked Shinji's hair who all but purred at the attention.

"Thank you, Kaworu," Shinji muttered before falling asleep.

Kaworu couldn't help but smile at the sweet boy. But he didn't have time for this. He had to go see him. So with the uttmost care Kaworu got out bed and left. Not a person in the village stopped to question him, they just assumed that Kaworu had a good reason for being out this late.

Silently he made his way to the moutain. When he got there he went to the cave and began walking inside. He could hear the deep growls of the Evangelion hungry for life to destroy. When he came to the end of the cave he watched as the red Eva uncurled itself and watch him.

"You did a good job, appearing in front of the villagers. After they sacrifce one boy, demand that they sacrifice two men. Then we'll just slowly kill them all."

The red Eva growled.

"Why so slowly? That's simple they should feel the same suffering as the Earth has felt everytime they destroyed it. They will suffer for the deeds that they have done." Kaworu turned to face the cave wall and study the huge collection of writing.

It seemed like only yesterday when he had found the prophcy and awakened his true-self. An angel sent to punish humanity for it's evils.

The prophcy spoke of other chosen children but without their own spells to awaken them they would not threaten Kaworu.He had destroyed Touji's, Rei's, and Asuka's spells and destroyed the Evangelions 00 and 03. But there was still a threat.

The spell next to his own, meant for the third child, could not be destroyed. With the others it had been a simple matter of scratching them out but the third child's spell refused to die.

That also meant that the 01 Evangelion was still somewhere waiting to be awakened. No matter he would find and destroy that child and the Evangelion and proceeded to destroy humanity.

"Thank you, Kaworu."

Shinji.

Kaworu was now confused about the boy. At first he had been nothing more than another human, but in the span of a few minutes he became much more. He felt a desire to protect Shinji, to keep him next to him, to love him. But Shinji was human!

No, he would think about that after the villagers. If they did not chose someone to sacrifce then he would just let the Evangelion destroy the village but if they did, then he could torture them as he pleased. But if that happened what would happen to Shinji.

A growl broke his thoughts and he turned to listen to the Eva. "No, keep the dragon disguise until I tell you to. I don't need someone to recongize you from the legends and figure out how to destroy you. We still have four days so wait until the day comes."

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Shinji groaned as he tried to brush the light from his eyes, but to his dismay the light continue to shine brightly. Shinji pulled his pillow over his eyes and sighed happily because of the lack of light.

"Time to rise and shine, Sleeping Beauty," a soft voice laughed.

Shinji peeked out from under the pillow to see Kaworu standing with a smile holding a tray of food. Shinji sat up then groaned and layed back.

"You had too much to drink last night. Luckily you slept most of it off. It's almost noon."

"Really?" Shinji questioned.

"Yes, you don't have to worry though it's still the harvest festival so no one is doing any work. But you missed some of the activities." Kaworu informed him.

Kaworu set the tray on Shinji's lap.

"It was really nice of you to get me break...err.lunch, Kaworu," thanked Shinji.

"Don't think about it. You just eat and then well go do something at the festival."

"Festival?"

"Yes, the harvest festival is always the funest times of the year. There will be games and dancing and tonight a great feast." Kaworu explained.

"And I can come?" Shinji asked nervousily.

"Of course, silly," Kaworu smiled. Shinji smiled back a him. The smile was not nervous, not shy, but happy as if Shinji's nervousness had vanished. The boy was now completely comfortable around the gray haired boy.

Shinji had never been to a festival before so he wanted to see everything. There were games and contests, food and treats, and dancing and presentations. The two boys spent the entire day doing nothing except have fun. When night came, Kaworu and Shinji sat eating sweet apples from a hill that faced the village.

"Kaworu, that must of been the funnest time I have had in life!"

"I'm glad that you enjoyed it so, Shinji."

"Umm, Kaworu?"

"Yes?"

"Do you think it is possible that I can stay here?"

Kaworu turned to him sharply. "You mean you want to live here?"

Shinji nodded. "This is the only place I can remember ever feeling happy in. There is something about this place and...you...that make me feel special." A blush creeped over Shinji's cheeks.

Kaworu said nothing but his mind was screaming. He wanted to yell at Shinji to run and never come back at the same time as hugging him close.

"But, where would you live?"

"I was thinking about asking your stepfather if I could stay with your family and work off the housing and food. I don't eat much and I can work really hard."

"Shinji I don't think..." Kaworu had made the mistake of turning to face Shinji who was looking at him with something in eyes. To Kaworu's horror it was love. Shinji wasn't even trying to hide the fact that he was staring with loving eyes at Kaworu. Kaworu was afraid.

If he loved Shinji, if he kissed him now like his body, mind, heart, and soul wanted him to he would never bring himself to enact his justice on humanity. Shinji had closed his eyes waiting.

Without thinking Kaworu bent and pressed his lips to the brown-haired boy's.

Like that first day they had met when Shinji had tripped into his arms, Shinji's lips were soft and warm and everything felt perfect. That is until...

"OHHH! HUBA! HUBA! KAWORU AND SHINJI KISSING!! WHOOO! USE THAT TONGUE YOUR SO FAMOUS FOR KAWORU!"

Both boys seperated hastily and stared at Asuka who Rei was desperatly trying to shut up.

"Pay her no mind! She is just drunk again. You can continue." Rei stated as she dragged Asuka through the trees.

Shinji was looking at the ground blushing furiously. Kaworu felt like blushing himself. Asuka may tell the whole village. Of course if Rei didn't gag her first.

"Shinji?"

"Yes, Kaworu?"

"Uhh, let's go bob for some more apples."

Shinji nodded but as the got up Shinji took Kaworu's hand and held it as they walked. He only let go when they reached the village. Watching Shinji laugh and joke and shine like a jewel in the sun made Kaworu think...

He may have to come up with another plan.

But he only had four days left.

~tbc~

A/N: Oi, that took awhile. Gomen nasai times a trillon for not getting this out sooner! Please review!