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Shinji woke up to the phone ringing in Rei' room. He placed a hand over Rei' ear, so the noise wouldn't wake her up, and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Oh this is Miss Ayanami' wakeup call."
"Alright, Thank you. Goodbye."
He set the phone down quietly. Rei stirred a little as he brushed the hair out of her eyes. Shinji took the hand he had shielded her ear with and cupped her check.
"Rei..." He whispered softly.
She squeezed his chest harder.
"Rei... it is time to get up." His words were soft, full of caring and kindness.
She slowly opened her eyes and examined the warm body she was sleeping on. She looked up into Shinji's face and gave him a smile. This smile was not from amusement but from caring, it was similar to the smile he had asked her for when she survived the fifth angel attack. She reluctantly let him get up and he grabbed the Sakabato on his way out. Before he slid the door open, he turned around and looked into her eyes.
"I will see you at Breakfast." He reassured her.
"Yes, you will." She tried to return to her emotionless state but she couldn't fool him. He smiled warmly at her and then left her room. She took a cold shower to clear her mind of the events of the previous day. Even though it didn't work, she still felt better. She put her school uniform on and prepared to leave for breakfast. She neatly folded the ribbon and placed it back into the box of witch it came and slid it into her pocket.
Shinji made his way back to the room he shared with Touji and Kensuke. He hoped that they were still asleep, no such luck.
"Shinji where were you man?"
"I was out."
"Ya probably with Rei."
Shinji looked at the ground and blushed.
"What is with those cloths? And isn't that Rei' hair all over your chest?"
Shinji looked at his red top and sure enough, he saw little blue strands all over it. Shinji's blush matched his top. Without another word, Shinji went into the bathroom and closed the door. After he took a shower, he attempted to brush the blue hair off his red top and for the most part succeeded. He decided that was good enough and once again donned the clothes of his predecessor. He wandered down to the dining area and sat next to Rei who had already started on her breakfast. Before Shinji could take a bite of the meal, he heard Sensei.
"Mister Ikari! A word with you?"
Sensei did not sound happy. Shinji just sighed at got up and walked over to where Sensei was sitting.
"You are really trying my patience young man!" Shinji stared at him with the same emotionless face Rei had, "First you show up late to dinner last night, then I am told you answered Rei' phone this morning, and now you show up to breakfast not wearing you uniform!" Thankfully, Sensei had not seen the Sakabato yet. "What do you have to say for your self?"
"Rei and I were late for dinner because we got lost. I am not wearing my uniform because I spilled soda on my bag last night."
A calm voice came from behind Shinji. "The reason Shinji was in my room was because I asked him to help me go to sleep. It was very kind of him to stay through the night."
Shinji was surprised at Rei' statement but didn't show it. Sensei did not like the excuses but he let them slide, this time. Shinji, it turns out, was well dressed for the restaurant the group went to lunch at, it was an authentic Japanese restaurant where the customers had to wear traditional Japanese garb. Rei wore the same kimono she wore last night Shinji placed a hand on her shoulder as soon as she got out of dressing room. Rei placed her hand over his and the pair walked over two where Touji and Kensuke were sitting and sat down. There was piece at the table Kensuke noticed the sword at Shinji's side.
"Hay Shinji where did you get that?" he asked while reaching for the sword.
Shinji quickly snatched the sword before Kensuke could touch it. "It was a gift."
"Hay calm down I just wanted to see what the blade looks like."
Shinji unsheathed it just enough so Kensuke could see that the blade was on the opposite side as it should be.
"Whoever made that sword was an idiot, look the blade is on the wrong side!"
Shinji sheathed it and clutched it protectively. "This sword was made for a wonderer who wished to no longer kill. A pacifist made this sword."
"A pacifist sword maker? You've lost it Shinji."
A cold glair stopped him from continuing, but this glair didn't come from Shinji it came from Rei. Before any more tension could mount, the waitress came over.
"Did you like the food?"
Touji was the first to reply. "I loved it! To bad there isn't anywhere in Tokyo-3 where we could get this food."
"There is! Our sister restraint is in Tokyo-3."
"Really? What is it called?"
"It is called the Akebeko."
"I will have to make it a point to go there when we get home."
The next stop for the entire group was the sword museum. Kensuke was ecstatic around all the weapons. He and Touji were admiring one sword in particular. Shinji walked over to the plaque under it and read aloud so Rei could hear.
"The Zanbato was found near the river just outside of Tokyo-3. It was already sliced in half when it was found. Not much is known about it except that it was once rumored to belong to a fighter for hire."
"I wonder what kind of sword could cut the Zanbato in half?" Kensuke wondered aloud.
Shinji quietly placed his hand on the sword at his belt and Rei gave him a slight nod. They both knew Shinji's predecessor had done it they didn't know how they knew but they knew. The rest of the day was relatively quiet until Hikari caught a glimpse of the Sakabato.
"Ikari Shinji! Why do you have a sword?"
"Oro?"
"Why do you have a sword?"
"For self defense. Rei and I were attacked last night."
"Why didn't you call some one?"
"Shinji did call the local hospital for the assailants."
"You mean you actually beat them?"
"Yes he did."
"I don't believe you but how did you did you get it anyway?"
"It was a gift."
"I am going to have to tell Sensei about this."
"I really wish you wouldn't."
"And why not?!" She was fuming just like Asuka by now. Fortunately for Shinji, Touji decided to intervene.
"Hay Shinji doesn't your NERV employment allow you to carry a weapon for self-defense?"
"I think it does." Hikari was even more upset now but she stormed off. "Hay thanks for the save Touji."
"It was nothing."
"It just gave you an excuse to be close to Hikari right."
Touji blushed a little. Shinji ignored the reaction to that last comment he made but started to walk away with Rei. As the two were walking down the street, they passed an artists' booth. Shinji was looking for something for Misato and he thought a nice portrait or drawing would be nice. When he was looking through the 'Portraits of the Revolution' section he came a cross an image of a man with long red hair, a blue top, and a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek.
"Rei." Shinji called out weakly.
Rei came up from behind him and stood on his left while looking at the picture. Subconsciously she traced the place where the scar would be on Shinji's cheek. The shop owner walked up to see witch picture had captivated them so much. Needless to say, he was shocked that they had chosen that one. He just couldn't understand it the man in the picture was unknown, he had no life in his deep blue eyes, and quiet frankly he was scary.
"Do the two of you wish to buy that?" the owner startled them both.
Rei quickly realized what she was doing and returned her hand to her side. Shinji also realized what she was doing and blushed at the fact she was touching his cheek. The storeowner shook his head at the strange pair.
"Yes we would like to purchase this."
Shinji paid for the drawing and the pair left the shop. The rest of the day was filled with the normal sightseeing and short visits to ramen stands for a quick snack. During dinner, Rei sat very close to Shinji, which made him smile warmly at her. Touji, Hikari, and Kensuke all saw this and were in awe.
"Man Shinji that pacifist sword must have come with a spirit of the wonderer that used it." Touji responded to the new and improved Shinji.
"It's the only way you could have changed so suddenly unless you got that spine implant we have talked about." Kensuke added while pushing up his glasses.
"But why is Ayanami acting different?" Touji mulled over.
"I don't know maybe she got some Shinji ala samurai." Kensuke wondered aloud.
"Oro." was Shinji's response along with a blush. Rei looked to Shinji for answers regarding Kensuke's comment.
"Aida Kensuke!" Hikari yelled after the comment sunk in.
"EEP! Touji save me from you girlfriend!" Touji and Hikari looked at each other and blushed.
Shinji whispered in Rei' ear after seeing her look of confusion, "I'll explain after we get into you room." Rei nodded in approval.
Dinner went rather quietly after that. When dinner was over Sensei stood up to make an announcement.
"I would like to remind all of you that we are leaving Kyoto tomorrow. I recommend you pack tonight. That is all."
Shinji started to walk to the room he shared with Kensuke and Touji but a gentle hand stopped him.
"Hay I'll be up later guys."
"Shinji man where are you going?"
"I'd rather not tell you just that I'll be by later." Shinji said as a slight blush crept on to his face.
"Shinji this whole disappearance thing isn't going to work we're your friends. Now tell us where you're going."
Shinji's blush deepened. "Rei' room."
"Well if she didn't get any last night she will tonight." Kensuke smiled as Shinji's blush surpassed the color of his gi. Touji and Kensuke started laughing as they went off to their room. Shinji and Rei made their way to Rei' room in silence.
"I do not understand Aida's reference to me 'getting some'"
"Um Rei, it was a reference to... to...sex." Shinji finally stammered out.
"Does this subject make you uncomfortable?" Rei asked noticing Shinji's blush.
"A little."
"Then we shall not discuss it."
Rei went about packing in silence as Shinji sat and watched her with a small smile on his face. Rei soon finished and looked over to see Shinji sitting on the bed smiling at her. Rei sat down on the bed with a serous look in her eyes, Shinji's smile faded.
"Shinji I need to tell you something but am unsure of how to proceed."
"Well I'm sure it would be best if just came out and directly said it." Shinji gave Rei a reassuring smile.
"I am part Angel. I also am the basis for the Dummy Plug." Rei almost started crying as she spoke.
"I knew about the Dummy Plug I was there when Ritsuko destroyed the clones. But I had no idea you were part Angel." Her face visibly sunk when he mentioned the destruction of the clones. Shinji saw this and drew her into a warm embrace Rei couldn't hold it in anymore she stared to cry into Shinji's shoulder.
"Do you dislike me now that you know that I keep this from you?" Rei managed between sobs.
"No Rei I don't dislike you. I don't care if you are part Angel or part mole rat. You are you and I won't stop liking you just for some thing I find in your DNA. I care about you as a friend, maybe more, but I won't let you go through a hard time a lone I am here to help."
Rei looked up and into his eyes and saw all the kindness and warmth he possessed. He wiped her tears away with his thumb as he cupped her cheek. She threw her arms around him and buried her face into his chest. He returned the embrace and leaned back while drawing her up onto the bed. Rei wrapped her self tightly against the young Pilot and the two of them fell into a deep slumber.
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Shinji woke up to the phone ringing in Rei' room. He placed a hand over Rei' ear, so the noise wouldn't wake her up, and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Oh this is Miss Ayanami' wakeup call."
"Alright, Thank you. Goodbye."
He set the phone down quietly. Rei stirred a little as he brushed the hair out of her eyes. Shinji took the hand he had shielded her ear with and cupped her check.
"Rei..." He whispered softly.
She squeezed his chest harder.
"Rei... it is time to get up." His words were soft, full of caring and kindness.
She slowly opened her eyes and examined the warm body she was sleeping on. She looked up into Shinji's face and gave him a smile. This smile was not from amusement but from caring, it was similar to the smile he had asked her for when she survived the fifth angel attack. She reluctantly let him get up and he grabbed the Sakabato on his way out. Before he slid the door open, he turned around and looked into her eyes.
"I will see you at Breakfast." He reassured her.
"Yes, you will." She tried to return to her emotionless state but she couldn't fool him. He smiled warmly at her and then left her room. She took a cold shower to clear her mind of the events of the previous day. Even though it didn't work, she still felt better. She put her school uniform on and prepared to leave for breakfast. She neatly folded the ribbon and placed it back into the box of witch it came and slid it into her pocket.
Shinji made his way back to the room he shared with Touji and Kensuke. He hoped that they were still asleep, no such luck.
"Shinji where were you man?"
"I was out."
"Ya probably with Rei."
Shinji looked at the ground and blushed.
"What is with those cloths? And isn't that Rei' hair all over your chest?"
Shinji looked at his red top and sure enough, he saw little blue strands all over it. Shinji's blush matched his top. Without another word, Shinji went into the bathroom and closed the door. After he took a shower, he attempted to brush the blue hair off his red top and for the most part succeeded. He decided that was good enough and once again donned the clothes of his predecessor. He wandered down to the dining area and sat next to Rei who had already started on her breakfast. Before Shinji could take a bite of the meal, he heard Sensei.
"Mister Ikari! A word with you?"
Sensei did not sound happy. Shinji just sighed at got up and walked over to where Sensei was sitting.
"You are really trying my patience young man!" Shinji stared at him with the same emotionless face Rei had, "First you show up late to dinner last night, then I am told you answered Rei' phone this morning, and now you show up to breakfast not wearing you uniform!" Thankfully, Sensei had not seen the Sakabato yet. "What do you have to say for your self?"
"Rei and I were late for dinner because we got lost. I am not wearing my uniform because I spilled soda on my bag last night."
A calm voice came from behind Shinji. "The reason Shinji was in my room was because I asked him to help me go to sleep. It was very kind of him to stay through the night."
Shinji was surprised at Rei' statement but didn't show it. Sensei did not like the excuses but he let them slide, this time. Shinji, it turns out, was well dressed for the restaurant the group went to lunch at, it was an authentic Japanese restaurant where the customers had to wear traditional Japanese garb. Rei wore the same kimono she wore last night Shinji placed a hand on her shoulder as soon as she got out of dressing room. Rei placed her hand over his and the pair walked over two where Touji and Kensuke were sitting and sat down. There was piece at the table Kensuke noticed the sword at Shinji's side.
"Hay Shinji where did you get that?" he asked while reaching for the sword.
Shinji quickly snatched the sword before Kensuke could touch it. "It was a gift."
"Hay calm down I just wanted to see what the blade looks like."
Shinji unsheathed it just enough so Kensuke could see that the blade was on the opposite side as it should be.
"Whoever made that sword was an idiot, look the blade is on the wrong side!"
Shinji sheathed it and clutched it protectively. "This sword was made for a wonderer who wished to no longer kill. A pacifist made this sword."
"A pacifist sword maker? You've lost it Shinji."
A cold glair stopped him from continuing, but this glair didn't come from Shinji it came from Rei. Before any more tension could mount, the waitress came over.
"Did you like the food?"
Touji was the first to reply. "I loved it! To bad there isn't anywhere in Tokyo-3 where we could get this food."
"There is! Our sister restraint is in Tokyo-3."
"Really? What is it called?"
"It is called the Akebeko."
"I will have to make it a point to go there when we get home."
The next stop for the entire group was the sword museum. Kensuke was ecstatic around all the weapons. He and Touji were admiring one sword in particular. Shinji walked over to the plaque under it and read aloud so Rei could hear.
"The Zanbato was found near the river just outside of Tokyo-3. It was already sliced in half when it was found. Not much is known about it except that it was once rumored to belong to a fighter for hire."
"I wonder what kind of sword could cut the Zanbato in half?" Kensuke wondered aloud.
Shinji quietly placed his hand on the sword at his belt and Rei gave him a slight nod. They both knew Shinji's predecessor had done it they didn't know how they knew but they knew. The rest of the day was relatively quiet until Hikari caught a glimpse of the Sakabato.
"Ikari Shinji! Why do you have a sword?"
"Oro?"
"Why do you have a sword?"
"For self defense. Rei and I were attacked last night."
"Why didn't you call some one?"
"Shinji did call the local hospital for the assailants."
"You mean you actually beat them?"
"Yes he did."
"I don't believe you but how did you did you get it anyway?"
"It was a gift."
"I am going to have to tell Sensei about this."
"I really wish you wouldn't."
"And why not?!" She was fuming just like Asuka by now. Fortunately for Shinji, Touji decided to intervene.
"Hay Shinji doesn't your NERV employment allow you to carry a weapon for self-defense?"
"I think it does." Hikari was even more upset now but she stormed off. "Hay thanks for the save Touji."
"It was nothing."
"It just gave you an excuse to be close to Hikari right."
Touji blushed a little. Shinji ignored the reaction to that last comment he made but started to walk away with Rei. As the two were walking down the street, they passed an artists' booth. Shinji was looking for something for Misato and he thought a nice portrait or drawing would be nice. When he was looking through the 'Portraits of the Revolution' section he came a cross an image of a man with long red hair, a blue top, and a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek.
"Rei." Shinji called out weakly.
Rei came up from behind him and stood on his left while looking at the picture. Subconsciously she traced the place where the scar would be on Shinji's cheek. The shop owner walked up to see witch picture had captivated them so much. Needless to say, he was shocked that they had chosen that one. He just couldn't understand it the man in the picture was unknown, he had no life in his deep blue eyes, and quiet frankly he was scary.
"Do the two of you wish to buy that?" the owner startled them both.
Rei quickly realized what she was doing and returned her hand to her side. Shinji also realized what she was doing and blushed at the fact she was touching his cheek. The storeowner shook his head at the strange pair.
"Yes we would like to purchase this."
Shinji paid for the drawing and the pair left the shop. The rest of the day was filled with the normal sightseeing and short visits to ramen stands for a quick snack. During dinner, Rei sat very close to Shinji, which made him smile warmly at her. Touji, Hikari, and Kensuke all saw this and were in awe.
"Man Shinji that pacifist sword must have come with a spirit of the wonderer that used it." Touji responded to the new and improved Shinji.
"It's the only way you could have changed so suddenly unless you got that spine implant we have talked about." Kensuke added while pushing up his glasses.
"But why is Ayanami acting different?" Touji mulled over.
"I don't know maybe she got some Shinji ala samurai." Kensuke wondered aloud.
"Oro." was Shinji's response along with a blush. Rei looked to Shinji for answers regarding Kensuke's comment.
"Aida Kensuke!" Hikari yelled after the comment sunk in.
"EEP! Touji save me from you girlfriend!" Touji and Hikari looked at each other and blushed.
Shinji whispered in Rei' ear after seeing her look of confusion, "I'll explain after we get into you room." Rei nodded in approval.
Dinner went rather quietly after that. When dinner was over Sensei stood up to make an announcement.
"I would like to remind all of you that we are leaving Kyoto tomorrow. I recommend you pack tonight. That is all."
Shinji started to walk to the room he shared with Kensuke and Touji but a gentle hand stopped him.
"Hay I'll be up later guys."
"Shinji man where are you going?"
"I'd rather not tell you just that I'll be by later." Shinji said as a slight blush crept on to his face.
"Shinji this whole disappearance thing isn't going to work we're your friends. Now tell us where you're going."
Shinji's blush deepened. "Rei' room."
"Well if she didn't get any last night she will tonight." Kensuke smiled as Shinji's blush surpassed the color of his gi. Touji and Kensuke started laughing as they went off to their room. Shinji and Rei made their way to Rei' room in silence.
"I do not understand Aida's reference to me 'getting some'"
"Um Rei, it was a reference to... to...sex." Shinji finally stammered out.
"Does this subject make you uncomfortable?" Rei asked noticing Shinji's blush.
"A little."
"Then we shall not discuss it."
Rei went about packing in silence as Shinji sat and watched her with a small smile on his face. Rei soon finished and looked over to see Shinji sitting on the bed smiling at her. Rei sat down on the bed with a serous look in her eyes, Shinji's smile faded.
"Shinji I need to tell you something but am unsure of how to proceed."
"Well I'm sure it would be best if just came out and directly said it." Shinji gave Rei a reassuring smile.
"I am part Angel. I also am the basis for the Dummy Plug." Rei almost started crying as she spoke.
"I knew about the Dummy Plug I was there when Ritsuko destroyed the clones. But I had no idea you were part Angel." Her face visibly sunk when he mentioned the destruction of the clones. Shinji saw this and drew her into a warm embrace Rei couldn't hold it in anymore she stared to cry into Shinji's shoulder.
"Do you dislike me now that you know that I keep this from you?" Rei managed between sobs.
"No Rei I don't dislike you. I don't care if you are part Angel or part mole rat. You are you and I won't stop liking you just for some thing I find in your DNA. I care about you as a friend, maybe more, but I won't let you go through a hard time a lone I am here to help."
Rei looked up and into his eyes and saw all the kindness and warmth he possessed. He wiped her tears away with his thumb as he cupped her cheek. She threw her arms around him and buried her face into his chest. He returned the embrace and leaned back while drawing her up onto the bed. Rei wrapped her self tightly against the young Pilot and the two of them fell into a deep slumber.
