Disclaimer:The usual I dont own the characters but Gainax and project Eva does . Dont sue im only borrowing.
Ok doky , hey guys this is chapter 3 of EVAngelic :Possibilites of love and I hope you enjoy it.Any questions drop me a line and please read and review , I really need your opinions.Chapters might be a little late these days as my school holidays are over so please bare with.
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Now on with the chap.
EVAngelic :Possibilities of Love
Chapter 3 :The Morning After
Scene:Dark room of Selee
Gendo Ikari sits in his usual seat surrounded by monoliths of selee and endures their questions.
Selee4: "The 13th angel has not appeared as to plan and has not awoken for its purpose"
Gendo: "Yes this is a surprise but none the less it will not be a problem to our plans"
Selee2: "We hope that this event will not interupt the other events to a great degree"
Gendo: "Even though the scrolls are wrong at this time , I will alter plans to suit"
Selee: "Yes you better , Ikari do not play us !!!"
With that the 12 monoliths disappeared and left Gendo Ikari to think
Gendo: This was not expected but it seems someone has changed the future and something else will happen , I must make sure what ever happens it goes according to my plans
Gendo then stood up and left the dark room to go fix his plans.
The next morning back in Rei's apartment Rei Ayanami woke up to an empty bed.A little worried of Shinji's whereabouts Rei quickly sat up when she remembered girls talk of being dumped and Rei hoped she hasn't been.She was given a brief answer when she smelt an aroma of what seemed like toast and scrambled eggs.Rei got out of bed and followed the smell which led directly to the kitchen and she found Shinji scrambling eggs on a pan and battling with the oil as he had no apron.Shinji quickly realized Rei's presence and confused gaze and showed it by turning to Rei and giving her a warm smile.
Shinji:(Smiling) " Ohayo Rei-chan"
Rei:(Smiling back) "Ohayo gozaimasu Shinji-kun"
Shinji: "I woke up early and went to cook you some breakfast for when you woke up but you had no food so I went down to the super and bought you some food and drinks"
Rei:(Smiling) "That was not necessary"
Shinji:(Smiling) "Oh. it was nothing and besides I wanted to cook you something and make an obento for us to share for lunch."
Rei: "That would be nice thankyou"
Shinji: "Your welcome , Oh... yeah , I made scrambled egg and toast and fish karage for breakfast , come and eat."
Rei then joined Shinji at the table and started to eat breakfast and when finished they changed into their school uniforms and exited the apartment towards their school.During the walk Shinji on boyfriend instincts took hold of Rei's hand and squeezed which caused her to blush slightly and move in closer to Shinji which caused both Shinji and Rei to both smile.
At the same time at the Katsuragi apartment Hiro quickly slipt out of the apartment still embarrassed by his encounter with Asuka last night and didnt exactly want to face her so he left early.
Back with Rei and Shinji were just about two blocks from the school gates when a thought popped into his head.
Shinji: I wonder if Rei wants to make our relationship known to the public yet , I dont really like too much attention but it is as much my decision as Rei's so I better ask her
Shinji: "Um.....Rei-chan I was wondering when do you want to make our new relationship known to everyone at school and stuff.?"
Rei:(Confused) "What do you mean in making our relationship known , we already know isnt it all that counts ?"
Shinji: "I guess so , but I mean how we act around each other now since were a couple , like holding hands"
Rei: "..............."
Shinji: "I mean do you feel comfortable with showing affections for me near other people"
Rei:(Confused) "I am comfortable showing my feelings and affections for you Shinji-kun are you not ?"
Shinji: "No im fine with it also , I was wondering if you were ready to in public , I mean couples are a big thing at school and we might get attention"
Rei: "I do not mind attention as long as it concerns you"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Thanks Rei , im sorry to bring it up , it was a silly question"
Rei:(Smiling) "Do not worry Shinji-kun"
The two pressed on towards school when Shinji gets a quick idea and brings himself and Rei to a holt as they're hands were still linked.At the sudden stopped Rei turned around to see a smiling Shinji letting go of her hand and extend his arm out to her.Seeing this new gesture Rei remembers from long time ago when she saw a female holding onto the males arm and leaning in close as another form of affection.Rei took her arm and wrapped it around Shinji's extended arm and he put his hand in his pocket that caused Rei to come very close to him.Seeing how close they were they continued to school with happy faces.
Once arriving at school they went up to their class and opened the door and walked in still linked , and were met by shocked faces form 3/4's of the class already at school.Shinji walked Rei to her desk and unlinked his arm so Rei could sit down , and they both exchanged smiles before Shinji walked off and sat down at his own desk full of happiness.Too happy to notice the gossip which began to fly around.
Registering what just happened and collecting their jaws from the floor. Kensuke and Touji immediately attacked Shinji with questions.
Touji:(Nudging Shinji) "Shin-man you sly dog you hooked Ayanami"
Kensuke:(Videoing Shinji's blush) "Go Shinji !!! , we knew you had a thing for her but we never thought you'd actually ask and admit to it"
Shinji could only blush and sigh as he listened to all their comments carry on but lucky enough for him Hiro emerged from the door and walked to his desk and slammed his forehead on the desk-top.
Touji(Happily) "Ikari we'll finish teasing you later , we have to go introduce ourselves to the newcomer.
With that Touji , Shinji and Kensuke made their way to the gloomy desk of Hiro.
Touji:(Cheerfully) "Hey Hiro hows it going ?"
Hiro:(Lifting his head up) "Hmmmm" "Oh im fine I guess , and you are?"
Touji: "Oh thats right , the names Suzahara Touji and the four eyes here is Aida Kensuke and offcourse you already know Ikari Shinji"
Kensuke:(Angrily) "Hey calling names isnt nice you know Touji , but anyway nice to meet ya Hiro"
Hiro: "Nice to meet you both"
Touji: "We were gonna introduce us yesterday but you had an Eva activation test right? , Shinji told us"
Shinji: "Im real sorry about not being home to see you guys yesterday , I guess you know why Hiro"
Hiro: "Yeah dont worry"
Shinji: "Thanks"
Touji: "Heard you living with Shinji and the Demon , Hiro"
Kensuke: "I feel for you"
Hiro: "Yes I am"
Touji:(Putting Shinji in a sleeper hold) "I hope you aint getting as much abuse like Shinji here"
Hiro: "Living with them is interesting so I dont mind"
Kensuke:(Drooling) "Ofcourse you wont mind , Misato's living there aswell"
Touji:(Quietly) "Yeah"
Kensuke: "Whats with you"
Touji:(Blushing) "Dont want Hikari to hear me duh...."
Seeing his chance to humiliate Touji , Kensuke puts his plan in action
Kensuke:(Shouting) "Hey class rep !!!!!!!"
Touji:(Grabbing Kensuke) "What are you doing Moron , dont screw up my chance"
Kensuke:(Muffled by Touji's hand) "Mmmm.....mm.....mmm" (Kicking Kensuke on the ground and stomping on him to shut up)
Hikari turns around to face the two seeing as her name was called to see kensuke in a heap on the floor
Hikari:(Shouting) "What happened to Aida"
Touji steps away from Kensuke and starts to sweat and puts up his hands in gesture of "I didnt do anything" .But with his luck Hikari walked away from her desk towards the two and grabbed Touji's ear.
Touji:(Wincing from the pain) "Owwwwwwwww, hey class rep that hurts"
Hikari:(Whispering into Toujis free ear) "Just because were about to have a date , doesnt mean im going to be any more lenient with you as before MR suzahara , OK so behave so i dont have to tell you off"
Touji:(Smiling) "Ok Class rep"
Hikari smiled back before she started shouting out questions to why Kensuke is in a heap on the floor obviously battered.As the three battled it out Shinji and Hiro sat in the background laughing and then had a conversation between themselves.
Shinji: " By the way how did your activation test go"
Hiro: "It went good , I activated with a 64% synch ratio"
Shinji: "Thats great"
Hiro:(Chuckling) "Yeah I guess so , it was fun , even the flight there and back was interesting"
Shinji: "?"
Hiro: "Misato got really drunk on the flight back and when Nerv cars took as back to the apartment I had to drag Misato up from the entrance to our door."
Shinji:(Sweatdropping) "Sounds like Misato alright"
The two teens shared a much needed laugh , but was quickly cut as Asuka came in through the door and made her presence known.
Asuka:(Shouting) "Hey baka shinji , enjoy your night at Rei's apartment , You , Rei and an empty apartment , you must have had fun"
Every Jaw in class dropped to the ground for the second time today and everyones gaze shifted from a heavily blushing and fidgety Shinji to a calm normal Rei besides from a shade of crimson forming in her cheeks.After hearing this Hikari and Touji stood and stared at Rei and Shinji , Touji with a smirk and Hikari with a shocked look.
Happy with her first assault , Asuka changed her target to Hiro
Asuka:(Shouting) "And you HIROSHI , you baka hentai , dont you ever perv on me and touch me again like you did last night or ill make sure you'll never have children but ofcoarse who would want to be you child let alone the mother.
Hiro:(Standing up) "What........I.....um.....never.......you....I......not.......hey thats not fair"
Hiro couldnt find the right words as most of the girls in the class were giving him a disgusted glare and the boys an evil smirk and gossip flowed through the class once more.
Hikari finally jumped out of her shock and tried to put some order into the now gossiping classroom when the teacher steps in.
Hikari: "Everyone be quiet and sit down , the teacher's arrived"
Hearing Hikari yell , everyone made their way to their desks and quieted down. and awaited the beginning of class routine.
Hikari:(Class rep mode) "Rise , boy , sit down"
After the morning routine was completed the teacher began his lecture on his thoughts during second impact.Most of the class once again fell asleep or dazed off into an abyss.Besides offcourse Kensuke and Touji sending messages to Shinji every 5 seconds asking about details of last night at Reis apartment.Shinji new he wouldnt be able to answer the question for his and Rei's sake so he ignored their messages and went back to staring at Rei , until a message popped into his computer that wasnt from Touji or Kensuke.
Hiro:[Shinji is this you ?]
Shinji: [Yes it is ]
Hiro: [Great , I wasnt really sure how to use the school network system]
Shinji: [I guess you got it figured out now]
Hiro: [Yeah youre right , Anyway I need to ask you something]
Shinji: [Ok , what do you want to ask about]
Hiro: [Asuka]
Shinji: [Asuka ?]
Hiro: [Yeah something wrong]
Shinji: [No nothing , so what do you want to ask about Asuka]
Hiro: [Well . You know how Asuka said that I "Perved" on her last night]
Shinji: [Is it true ?]
Hiro: [No ! , I would never , I'm not desperate enough to try and get some from a sleeping girl]
Shinji: [Well then what?]
Hiro: [Well you see , last night I got home around midnight and I went to bed straight away , but then sometime in the morning I heard someone crying]
Shinji: [Crying ?]
Hiro: [Yeah , I followed the sound to Asuka's room and I got a bit worried so I checked in on her.When I opened the door I found Asuka in a mess on the floor crying , I think she had a nightmare]
Shinji: [Asuka , crying youre not kidding]
Hiro: [No im not , anyway I went in and comforted her , well I tried to the best I could without touching too much and she seemed to calm down but ...]
Shinji: [But what ?]
Hiro: [She had kept her eyes closed the whole time , until she opened her eyes a little and looked right into mine and whispered "mamma"]
Shinji: [Mamma?]
Hiro: [Thats what she said , but then she finally opened her eyes fully and realized it was just me and kicked me out of her room shouting at me screaming stuff like "I dont need you"]
Shinji: [I once heard her say mamma before , it as before an earlier angel when we had synch training together , and she said it in her sleep]
Hiro: [Really ?]
Shinji: [Yes , and you shouldn't really worry too much about Asuka , thats her usual self , she doesnt even let anyone close]
Hiro: [I see , well thanks for the help , see you at break]
Shinji: [Ok]
Hiro then cut off his link with Shinji and brought his attention on trying to stay awake in class and Shinji brought his attention back to staring at Rei.
Shinji: Im so lucky I wasn't home with Hiro when that happened , I would have been beaten to a pulp ,so why wasn't Hiro
Come to think of it Asuka's been acting a little different ever since hiro moved in shes changed even just a little
Soon enough the bell rang and the class left the class to have lunch in the sun of the afternoon.Shinji , Rei , Touji , Kensuke and Hiro found a nice shaded spot to eat lunch so they settle down to eat.
Touji:(Stretching) "Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhh ha ha , its finally lunch time"
Kensuke:(Siting on the ground) "Best time of the day dont you think"
Touji: "Offcourse"
Kensuke:(Smiling) "So Touji what you got"
Touji:(Blushing and hiding his obento box) "Um........."
Kensuke:(Confused) "Well !!! , you still owe me when you took some of my food yesterday remember ?"
Touji: "Yeah......but"
Kensuke:(Annoyed) "Well ....what"
Touji:(Blushing) "I dont want to share , Hikari kinda made it for me"
Kensuke and Shinji just sat their with a wide grin but chose not to make a comment as they would get battered.
Kensuke: "Fine , fine but you still owe me , ok how about you Hiro what do you have"
Hiro: "I just got food from a super on the way to school"
Kensuke:(Grinning) "Its because a certain someone wasn't at your house to make you lunch right , someone as in Shinji" "Where where you Shinji ???"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Kensuke , drop it , you know its not good to meddle in other peoples personal life"
Kensuke: "Fine , so what do you have to eat Shinji"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Um............., I made an obento for me and Rei"
Kensuke and Touji gave Shinji the slyest look , Shinji knew he wasn't going to get away from the look so he just took the attention and tried to dismiss it and started eating started with Rei , but Rei leaned in close rested on Shinji's side to eat the obento which caused his two friends to smile wildly and give a look that could make a umbrella blush if they wanted to.
Shinji knew he was caught so he thought to make it interesting and tease his friends by putting his arm around Rei which made her smile. Happy that Rei approves Shinji gave them a look of "I have it good" and caused Kensuke's and Touji's jaw's to drop never thinking if Shinji could ever have the guts to do what he did without blushing but with a smile on his face.
Shinji burst out laughing when he saw his friends reactions , which caused his friends to also laugh out loud , even Hiro who mostly stayed out of it , as he was amused at Kensuke's and Touji's backfired plan.After a good laugh the gang started to finish off their lunch.
But little did they know a group of girls were lingering about and scoping their sights on Hiro.The group of girls were also being watched by the sharp eyes of Asuka Langley Sohryu and Hikari.
Asuka:(Angrily) "Can you believe those girls , they're obsessing over the Stupid Fourth Child so much even after they know he perved on me"
Hikari: "Yes Asuka"
Asuka:(Peeved) "You're not agreeing with me Hikari !!!"
Hikari: "Well , I heard about , but you haven't told me exactly what he did"
Asuka:(Exaggerating) "Well you see , I went to bed normally right ?"
Hikari: "Yeah"
Asuka:(Using actions to help show) "And at sometime in the early morning I woke up with him on the floor of my room and he was hugging and touching me all over"
Hikari: "I see" Asuka's convincing but I have a feeling it isn't exactly what she seemed it was to be , I mean Hiro is a nice guy I guess
Back at the are where the stooges and Rei were eating , Hiro had a feeling of being watched and talked about.Hiro turned around to find a group of girls staring at him , and when they realized Hiro's gaze they waved and giggle about something.
Touji:(Smiling with food his mouth) "Looks like you got quite a fan club there , Hiro"
Hiro:(Not happily) "I guess so"
Kensuke:(Annoyed) "You should be what so honoured that you have many girls after you wanting to be your girlfriend"
Hiro: "Probably but the fact that I'm a pilot is probably the reason they want to be"
Touji: "Dude , you got it bad"
Hiro: "I'll hopefully find someone who likes me for me sooner or later"
Touji: "Guess so"
The group then ate in silence for a while but then Kensuke decided to bring the chatter back.
Kensuke:(Happily) "So what's everyone doing this weekend , I propose an all out bazooka bob battle at the arcade on Saturday"
Touji: "Sorry Ken , no go for me , I got a........."
Kensuke:(Curiously) "Got a what"
Touji:(Softly) " Date with Hikari on Saturday"
It may have been a near whisper but both Shinji and Kensuke heard what Touji said loud and clear and both looked at him with massive grins and Touji blushed under their evil looks.
Touji:(Blushing confusedly) "What ????"
Kensuke: "You actually had the guts to ask her out ?"
Touji: "Yeah , so !!"
Kensuke: "We thought you only had LUNCH with the class rep , but now a date"
Touji: (Getting uneasy) "Y..yeah"
Kensuke: "Thats right , you've had a crush on the class rep for since I could remember and........"
Kensuke stopped what he was saying as Touji was red as a tomato and Touji lifted his fist in the air and shook it in Kensuke's face
Touji: "Dude , you even try mocking me any more and I'll bop ya on your head"
Back over with Asuka and Hikari , Asuka spots the new movement between the stooges.
Asuka: "Hey Hikari !!! , seems like their talking about you"
Hearing this Hikari quickly ripped herself away from her food and peered over at the stooge area also.
Hikari: "Huh ? how can you tell"
Asuka: "Well you see , the four-eyes is teasing your stooge-boyfriend and hes getting all red and blushy and waving his fist in the air.
Finally understanding Asuka , Hikari blushes bright red so she quickly went back to her food to hide it.
Back with the stooges Touji is still waving his fist and cursing at Kensuke , so Kensuke finally gave up.
Kensuke: "Fine , fine I wont tease you for the safety of myself"
Touji: "Damn right"
Kensuke: "Fine , Touji's out how bout you Shinji?"
Shinji was going to accept as he did not have any plans so far but he was bet to it by Rei.
Rei: "Sorry , but Shinji can not attend your outing as he will be with me on Saturday"
Everyone at the group was stunned at the ever quiet Rei to speak up in a girlfriend way , even Hiro who knew not much but enough to know that Rei doesn't talk.
Shinji:(Nervously) "Ok Rei"
Kensuke: "Ok then , Touji and Shinji are counted out , that leaves Hiro , how bout it"
Hiro: "Sorry Kensuke , I'm out too , I havent completely un-packed and I want to rest this weekend"
Kensuke: "Man everyone has ditched me , Looks like another weekend of solitude for the Ken-man"
Touji:(Cheerfully) "Cheer up Ken-MAN , you still got your computer"
Kensuke:(Happily then annoyingly) "Guess so .......... , hey wait a sec you're accusing me of being a nerd arent you?"
Touji: "Well you're basically married to it because of the dating sim you got"
Kensuke: "It's good , and gives me practice to when I get a date"
Touji:(Teasingly) "I'll probably be too old by then to witness your humiliation"
Kensuke:(Going red) "SHUT UP !!!"
Everyone started laughing at Kensuke getting a touch of his own medicine , and even Kensuke did once he got over the joke on him.
Soon enough the bell rang and the group packed up their lunches and followed the other students piling back to their classrooms.
During the boring lectures of the teacher , Hiro was awoken by the sound of an incoming message.
Classrep: [Hey Hiro , I have a question to ask you]
Hiro: [Ok , but will I get in trouble if I get it wrong]
Classrep: [In a way , but you have to answer truthfully ok ?]
Hiro: [Ok}
Classrep: [Good , was Asuka telling the truth when she said you were peeping on her and trying to touch her]
Hiro: [No !!! I would never , I dont do things like that ,well maybe but thats not this time]
Classrep: [WHAT !!!!!]
Hiro: [Im kidding Class rep , lighten up]
Classrep: [So you would never deliberately try to do stuff like that]
Hiro: [Never]
Classrep: [I knew she wasn't telling the whole story , Hiro can you tell me what happened]
Hiro: [Ok , it will be the second time today]
Classrep: [Really ? who else did you tell?]
Hiro: [Shinji]
Classrep: [Ok so you wouldn't mind telling me right?]
Hiro: [Nah no problem]
Hiro then described in full detail the happenings of last nights misshap / incident for the second time today , and for some strange reason was rather tired from retelling it.
Classrep: [So thats what really happened]
Hiro: [Yup]
A pause in when Hikari didn't reply for while and sat at her desk staring into space.
Hiro: [Class rep you there]
Classrep: [Yeah sorry just thinking]
Hiro: [Bout what]
Classrep: [I think Asuka's got a thing for you but doesn't want to show it]
Hiro: [Really ?]
Classrep: [Yeah , but she doesnt want to admit it or show it , but dont worry Asuka doesnt really let anyone get close to her ,shes got to much pride]
Hiro: [I guess thats a way to describe it]
Classrep: [You probably have to save her life in a magnificent way to get her attention]
Hiro: [Save her life ?]
Classrep: [It might not work though , because Shinji has many times if I recall correctly but it makes Asuka more angry]
Hiro: [She's one complicated girl]
Classrep: [Yes she is , but you like her right]
Hiro: [Yeah , maybe]
Classrep: [Maybe?]
Hiro: [I got my reasons]
Classrep: [Ok , anyway I got to get ready to finish the day , school's finishing soon]
Hiro: [Ok]
Classrep: [Thanks for the information]
Hiro: [No problem]
Hikari then closed her link with Hiro and initiated the end of school routine.
The tired students made their way out of the classroom.Including Touji walking Hikari home and Kensuke running off to play his computer.Instead of leaving with the others Rei waited and went over to Shinji.
Rei: "Shinji-kun , you are sleeping at your apartment tonight are you not?"
Shinji: "Sorry Rei-chan , but I have to otherwise Misato will get suspicious of us being alone in your apartment.
Rei:(Smiling) "That is fine ,but I will miss you"
Shinji:(Smiling) "And me also Rei-chan"
Rei: "Will you come over to my apartment on Saturday at 4 pm , I would like to spend time with you"
Shinji:(Stuttering) "O..o.k Rei-chan , I will visit you"
Rei: "That would be appreciated"
Rei then gave Shinji a quick smile and left the Classroom.
Shinji then got up from his desk and realized he was not the only one still in the classroom.Shinji went over to Hiro's desk to get him to walk home with him.
Shinji: "Hey Hiro , you coming home?"
Hiro:(Dazed) "What .... huh....oh yeah"
Shinji: "Whats wrong ?"
Hiro: "Nah , nothings wrong just thinking , no probs"
Shinji: "Ok"
The two pilots then left the school and made their way home to the Katsuragi apartment.Once they arrived back at the apartment they announced their arrival.
Shinji and Hiro: "Tadaima !"
Hearing no answer both Shinji and Hiro dismissed it and dropped their school bags off in Shinji's room and grabbed their school books and started their homewrok in the living room while watching TV.Soon enough Misato came back from work.
Misato:(Tiredly) "Tadaima"
Shinji and Hiro: "Okaerinasai"
Misato throws her shoes off and grabs a beer from the fridge then sat down beside Shinji at the living room couch.
Misato:(Teasingly) "Nice to see you back home Shinji"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Um...y..yeah"
Misato: "So how were your days , guys anything interesting"
Shinji:(Blushing and shrinking) "N....n...no"
Hiro: "Pretty much right , besides from Asuka making it public that she thinks im a pervert"
Misato: "Thats Asuka for you" I'll tease Shinji at Dinner , Muahahahahahahaha
The trio sat around and watched TV for a long time until Shinji started getting hungry and realized it was Misato's turn to cook.
Shinji: "Um......Misato , isn't it your turn to cook tonight?"
Misato: "Really ? , Oh......sorry I forgot , shall we just order takeout ? ,im too tired to cook"
Hiro and Shinji: (Happily) "Yeah"
Misato then stood up and ordered chinese takeout.At around 30 minutes of watching TV and lazing around after the call , the food arrived.
Misato:(Shouting) "Guys !!!! , Dinner !!!"
Shinji and Hiro left their homework and rushed over to the table and began eating.A few minutes Asuka joined them at the table and also began to eat.
Misato: "Hi Asuka are you gonna say hello to me?"
Asuka:(Tiredly) "Hey Misato"
Misato: "Good ,anyway is everything alright ?"
Asuka: "Yeah . what makes you think somethings wrong with me"
Misato: "Oh...nothing , well anyway how was your day at school Asuka"
Asuka:(Cheerfully) "Fine I guess , I humiliated the two baka hentais today , so that made my day"
Misato: "Really"
Asuka: "Baka Shinji about wondergirl and hentai Hiro about trying to perv on me"
Shinji and Hiro:(Stuttering) "Hey ......um ........well......it..."
Misato:(Teasingly) "So I see you ACTUALLY did stay at Rei's apartment"
Shinji:(Blushing) "um...yeah"
Misato:(Officially) "I trust you Shinji , but dont betray it otherwise im gonna get ya , you hear me , I've got ways to find things out you know , alittle thing called Nerv Section 2"
Shinji: "Yes Misato"
Misato:(Happily) "Good , so does this mean you and Rei are a couple"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Y...yes"
Misato:(Baby voiced) "Oh.....my little Shin-chan has a girlfriend !!!"
Shinji:(Yelling) "MISATO cut it out!!!!"
Asuka:(Butting in) "Hikari told me they walked with linked hands into the classroom"
Misato: "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh !!!"
Shinji: "MISATO !!!!!!"
Misato: "Fine , I'll stop"
Shinji:(Brushes sweat off his brow and sighs)
Misato: "How bout you Hiro , do you have anyone your interested in?"
Hiro: "Um.......maybe but im not sure yet"
Misato: "Well when you do have a girlfriend let me meet her and see whats she's like"
Asuka:(Teasingly) "So you can scare her off with your cooking"
Misato:(Shouting) "Hey !!!! my cooking aint bad !!!!"
Asuka: "We should all be thankful we got takeout today or we might have had food poisoning"
Misato:(Goes red and pouts)
The dinner table erupted in laughter except for Asuka who just let out a faint smile.Anyway the dinner continued with no problems and after it , Misato and Asuka left the table quickly , Misato heading for her room with beer and Asuka to the bathroom.Hiro and Shinji cleared the table and did the dishes , then both went to Shinji's room for a night of slumber.
The next morning everybody in the Katsuragi apartment slept in as it was a Saturday except Hiro , who got up early and decided to make some breakfast.After settling down to eat he Hiro heard a door slide open to reveal a already dressed ad fully awake Asuka wearing a white blouse and a blue miniskirt.
Hiro Just sat and stared for a few moments at how pretty she looked , but managed to get words out.
Hiro:(Awestruck) "Um......Good morning"
Asuka: "Morning"
In his mind Hiro was contemplating whether or not to compliment her or not because of the last incident , but he managed to make his mind up.
Hiro:(Still not sure) "Um.......you look very ...............um........pretty"
Asuka: "Well , thank you Fourth Child , and you better not be thinking Hentai thoughts"
Hiro: "What , no I would never"
Asuka: "Sure I know how boys minds work , im leaving now so tell Misato Im at Hikari's and I'll be back soon"
Hiro: "Um.......o..o..k"
Asuka then headed out the door with a swish and Hiro just sat there , trying to remember Asuka's words because he was concentrating on how she looked.
Hiro:(Thinking) "It should come back to me later"
Hiro then gobbled down the rest of his breakfast and flopped on the couch and started watching the mornings bunch of Pre-Second Impact anime.
Later Misato and Shinji both got up and entered the kitchen.
Shinji: "Good morning Hiro, Misato"
Misato: "Morning"
Hiro: "G'morning"
Misato , toppled over to the fridge , grabbed her ever so faithful yebisu and plunked down on the table while Shinji headed for the shower.
Misato: "Hiro , I got to go to work today , so will you be okay for the day ?"
Hiro: "yes Misato , I'll be fine"
Misato: "Why dont you get Shinji to take you around Tokyo-3 ?"
Hiro: "Nah thanks , I think hes going over to Ayanami's place ,so I dont to bother them"
Misato: "Ohhhhhhhhh is he now"
Hiro: "Yeah , so I'll just hang around here"
Misato: "Ok"
Misato then went into her room and got changed.When done putting her Nerv uniform on she came out of her room to the lounge.
Misato: "Im going now , seeya later Hiro"
Hiro: "Bye"
Misato then knocked on the door of the shower which Shinji was in and opened it up a bit.
Misato: "Shinji I got to go to work now ok , seeya later"
Shinji: "Bye Misato"
Misato: "Oh.....and Shinji , have fun at Reis apartment"
With that said Misato left the house just after hearing Shinji slip and yelp in surprise.
Hiro just sat and watched and heared all the comotion and just sat and laughed. , but stopped when he realized he was supposed to tell Misato something.
Hiro: Oh crap !!! I forgot to tell Misato something !!! , oh well
Hiro continued watching TV until Shinji came out of the bathroom dressed up and rubbing his head , and had something to eat.
Shinji: "Misato is so mean , how did she know , I didnt tell anyone unless ....."
Hiro: "..........."
Shinji:(Annoyed) "You heard at school and told her"
Hiro: "Sorry Shinji , I didnt do it on purpose"
Shinji: "Dont worry , I'll have to get her back later on"
Hiro: "I'll help , its the least I can do"
Shinji: "Ok , by the way is Asuka awake , she might want some breakfast"
Hiro: "Oh.....shes not home , she went over to Hikari's"
Shinji: "Oh.....ok"
After finishing his breakfast Shinji grabbed his wallet from his room and headed to the door.
Shinji: "Im leaving now , seeya later Hiro"
Hiro: "Seeya"
Shinji then left the apartment leaving Hiro alone in the apartment and after a short time of watching TV Hiro fell asleep on the couch.
Over at Hikari's house Asuka had just finished helping Hikari chose an outfit for her date with Touji.Asuka chose an outfit similiar to hers but suitable so the stooge wont have a nosebleed in Asuka's words.Asuka had left 10 minutes prior to the date and was half way home.
Over in the centre of town , Shinji is walking around the mall trying to find a suitable gift to give her new girlfriend Rei.Shinji searched the whole mall looking for a store that sells chocolates.
Back at the apartment Asuka had just arrived back and was welcomed by a faint snoring sound.Amused and surprised by the sound she walked into the lounge to find the source , the fourth child asleep while watching the TV.
Asuka went up to Hiro and knelt down to the couch and observed him for a while
Asuka: He's kinda cute while he's snoring
Wanting a closer look at him she leaned in closer to Hiro's face , as close as their noses nearly touching.
Asuka: No , I cant be attracted to him , for Gods sake I just met him , I dont know anything about him , he probably dont have a spine like Shinji
It couldnt work I mean he wont like me anyway , hes probably already made his mind about me
Or he hasn't and I should try , Hikari and the stooge are together and they are now happy , it might be good for me?
Asuka:(Mentally sighs)
Still face to face with Hiro , she kept staring until her cellphone rang which woke Hiro up and making him open his eyelids to reveal two green orbs whic immediately locked onto the beautiful face of Asuka Langely Sohryu inches from his own face.
When Asuka realized Hiro's eyes were open she quickly looked away and stood up stuttering , trying to find an excuse to say ,but first attended to her ringing cellphone.
Asuka: "Hello"
Misato:(Urgently) "Asuka , theres an angel , wheres Hiro"
Asuka: "He's here with me at the apartment"
Misato: "Great , you two are together get him and meet me at the gate of the apartment ASAP"
Asuka: "Ok"
Asuka then quickly turned her cell off and faced a rather confused Hiro.
Hiro: "Whats wrong?"
Asuka: "Theres an angel , shes coming to pick us up"
Hiro:(Happily) "Really , sweet !!!!! , my first actual battle"
Asuka:(Shutting Hiro down) "Dont get to excited fourth child , im doing the work ,im the best pilot afterall"
Hiro: "Ok fine , anyway um........what where you doing before?"
Asuka:(Annoyed) "Just shut up and lets go"
Asuka grabbed Hiro by the collar so he couldn't talk and dragged him out the apartment.
Meanwhile back in the centre of town Shinji received the same call.
(RING RING RING)
Shinji: "Hello"
Misato:(Urgently) "Shinji , its Misato , theres an angel"
Shinji: "Ok"
Misato: "Im gonna go pick up Asuka and Hiro then I'll get you ok?"
Shinji: "Ok I'll wait"
Shinji shut his phone off and then heard the familiar siren indicating an angel.People in the mall rushed in all different directions heading for the nearest shelter while Shinji just calmly put down the Blue chocolate heart he was going to buy and walked to the entrance of the mall and waited for Misato.
In another part of town , Touji and Hikari heard the same siren which interrupted their date.
Touji:(Nervously) "We better get to a shelter"
Hikari: "Yeah , I think theres one a block from here"
Touji: "Okay lets go"
The pair start a run towards the nearest shelter while Touji suppresses his anger for the angel.
Touji:(Annoyed) "Damn angel , ruining our date"
Hikari: "Yeah"
Touji:(Looking upwards) "Shinji you better kick the angels ass !!!"
Hikari:(Blushes)
Back at the Katsuragi apartment Hiro and Asuka were waiting at the apartment gate.
Hiro: My Japanese debut battle , I cant screw up !!!
Asuka: Another battle , this time im gonna show the invincible Shinji and Wondergirl up , and show Hiro im the most elite pilot
Misato then came ripping down the road and excuted the brakes resulting in a loud screech and her car sliding to a halt right in front of Hiro.
Misato:(Yelling) "Get in !!!"
The two hopped in and quickly buckled up , Hiro remembering his ride on his first day of school.
Misato: "I'll debrief when I pick up Shinji"
Misato sped down the road towards the mall with Hiro and Asuka holding on for dear life.While driving Misato cut curbs and drove through many footpaths but managed to keep the car in one piece.Once at the mall Shniji hopped in the car and Misato drove off in the direction of Nerv.
Misato: "Ok guys looks like another angel." "We only know that it apperared 2 hours ago at the beach and in know making its way towards Nerv"
Asuka: "Why Nerv"
Misato: "Not sure , but your mission is simple , intercept the angel and stop it from advancing onto headquarters"
Shinji , Asuka and Hiro: "Hai"
5 or so minutes later they arrived in the geofront and the 3 pilots disembarked from Misatos car and headed to the changing rooms and Misato made her way to the bridge.
In the changing rooms Shinji , Asuka and Hiro changed into their plugsuits and Asuka decided to break the concentration silence.
Asuka:(Annoyingly) "Ok children , the battle will be over quickly and the angel will die at my hands so you two stay out of my way"
Shinji and Hiro: "..............................."
Once the three had changed they headed for the cage to meet their evas.They made their way up to be joined by Rei who came out from a different corridor.When Shinji saw Rei he smiled and immediately held her hand and continued their way up in front of the group.
Asuka: Those two are disgusting , invincible Shinji and wondergirl
As they made their way up the corridors became narrower so Hiro had to move in closer to Asuka.Seeing this Asuka decided to make fun of Hiro.
Asuka: "Hey Hiro , Just because wondergirl and the baka hentai are holding hands doesnt mean we have too !!!"
Hiro: "What ,im not implying , im only getting closer cause the walls are getting closer"
Asuka: "Sure sure"
The group made their way up in silence and once at the cage they got into their Evas and prepared for activation.
On the bridge the the crew were also preparing for Eva activation.
Maya: "Eva unit's 00 ,01 and 02 are activated"
Hyuga: "Awaiting for Unit 03"
In unit 03's plug Hiro was prepping his mind and began the activation when the same sharp pain from his last activation came and grinded into Hiro's head but unit 03 still activated despite the trouble.
Hiro: What the HELL was that !!! , urghhhh forget it , battle time !!!
On the bridge Misato opened links to the four eva's.
Misato: "Ok guys , the angel is closing onto Tokyo-3 , Shinji and Asuka you two take double points and intercept first and Rei and Hiro you guys are on back up until further notice.
Rei: "Hai"
Hiro: "Hai"
Shinji: "Hai"
Asuka:(Frustrated) "NO WAY !!! , why does Shinji have to be point awell , he'll just distract me"
Misato: "No buts Asuka , this angel is still undetermined of its offensive abilities , we have to be careful and take no chances"
Asuka: "Fine !!! , Shinji you back me up and follow my beautiful behind"
Shinji:(Sarcastically) "Yeah right"
Asuka:(Shouting) "WHAT WAS THAT THIRD CHILD !!!"
Misato:(Commandingly) "Cut it out you two , the target is approaching , get ready for launch"
As the bridge made its final preparations Shinji found the chance to open a private link to Rei
Shinji: "Rei-chan , be careful ok ? looks like its going to be tough"
Rei: "Ok Shinji-kun , you should not worry I will protect you"
Shinji: "And I will you"
Their link was cut as Misato brought up her own link severing Shinji and Reis private one.
Misato: "Ok guys good luck and be carefull"
Shinji , Rei and Hiro: "Hai"
Asuka: "You guys have nothing to worry about , im on the job"
Misato: "Ok , Eva untis 00 , 01 , 02 and 03 HASHIN !!!"
Four catapults burst into life and soared throught the tunnels bringing the Eva units up to the surface
End of Chapter 3 , Chapter 4 coming soon
Finally done chap 3 hope you guys like it , anyway I was going to include the battle but it made the chap too long so I cut it so ill include the battle in the next chap.
I was thinking of changing the name to just EVAngelic possibilities because its sounds better and isnt as gay so tell me what you think.
Also got any Q's shoot me a line at Original_Aki@hotmail.com
Cheers Th1Rd_Ch1Ld
Ok doky , hey guys this is chapter 3 of EVAngelic :Possibilites of love and I hope you enjoy it.Any questions drop me a line and please read and review , I really need your opinions.Chapters might be a little late these days as my school holidays are over so please bare with.
Script Key :
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"----------" =Speech
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[-----------]=Computer writing
AaBbCcDe=Narative writing
Now on with the chap.
EVAngelic :Possibilities of Love
Chapter 3 :The Morning After
Scene:Dark room of Selee
Gendo Ikari sits in his usual seat surrounded by monoliths of selee and endures their questions.
Selee4: "The 13th angel has not appeared as to plan and has not awoken for its purpose"
Gendo: "Yes this is a surprise but none the less it will not be a problem to our plans"
Selee2: "We hope that this event will not interupt the other events to a great degree"
Gendo: "Even though the scrolls are wrong at this time , I will alter plans to suit"
Selee: "Yes you better , Ikari do not play us !!!"
With that the 12 monoliths disappeared and left Gendo Ikari to think
Gendo: This was not expected but it seems someone has changed the future and something else will happen , I must make sure what ever happens it goes according to my plans
Gendo then stood up and left the dark room to go fix his plans.
The next morning back in Rei's apartment Rei Ayanami woke up to an empty bed.A little worried of Shinji's whereabouts Rei quickly sat up when she remembered girls talk of being dumped and Rei hoped she hasn't been.She was given a brief answer when she smelt an aroma of what seemed like toast and scrambled eggs.Rei got out of bed and followed the smell which led directly to the kitchen and she found Shinji scrambling eggs on a pan and battling with the oil as he had no apron.Shinji quickly realized Rei's presence and confused gaze and showed it by turning to Rei and giving her a warm smile.
Shinji:(Smiling) " Ohayo Rei-chan"
Rei:(Smiling back) "Ohayo gozaimasu Shinji-kun"
Shinji: "I woke up early and went to cook you some breakfast for when you woke up but you had no food so I went down to the super and bought you some food and drinks"
Rei:(Smiling) "That was not necessary"
Shinji:(Smiling) "Oh. it was nothing and besides I wanted to cook you something and make an obento for us to share for lunch."
Rei: "That would be nice thankyou"
Shinji: "Your welcome , Oh... yeah , I made scrambled egg and toast and fish karage for breakfast , come and eat."
Rei then joined Shinji at the table and started to eat breakfast and when finished they changed into their school uniforms and exited the apartment towards their school.During the walk Shinji on boyfriend instincts took hold of Rei's hand and squeezed which caused her to blush slightly and move in closer to Shinji which caused both Shinji and Rei to both smile.
At the same time at the Katsuragi apartment Hiro quickly slipt out of the apartment still embarrassed by his encounter with Asuka last night and didnt exactly want to face her so he left early.
Back with Rei and Shinji were just about two blocks from the school gates when a thought popped into his head.
Shinji: I wonder if Rei wants to make our relationship known to the public yet , I dont really like too much attention but it is as much my decision as Rei's so I better ask her
Shinji: "Um.....Rei-chan I was wondering when do you want to make our new relationship known to everyone at school and stuff.?"
Rei:(Confused) "What do you mean in making our relationship known , we already know isnt it all that counts ?"
Shinji: "I guess so , but I mean how we act around each other now since were a couple , like holding hands"
Rei: "..............."
Shinji: "I mean do you feel comfortable with showing affections for me near other people"
Rei:(Confused) "I am comfortable showing my feelings and affections for you Shinji-kun are you not ?"
Shinji: "No im fine with it also , I was wondering if you were ready to in public , I mean couples are a big thing at school and we might get attention"
Rei: "I do not mind attention as long as it concerns you"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Thanks Rei , im sorry to bring it up , it was a silly question"
Rei:(Smiling) "Do not worry Shinji-kun"
The two pressed on towards school when Shinji gets a quick idea and brings himself and Rei to a holt as they're hands were still linked.At the sudden stopped Rei turned around to see a smiling Shinji letting go of her hand and extend his arm out to her.Seeing this new gesture Rei remembers from long time ago when she saw a female holding onto the males arm and leaning in close as another form of affection.Rei took her arm and wrapped it around Shinji's extended arm and he put his hand in his pocket that caused Rei to come very close to him.Seeing how close they were they continued to school with happy faces.
Once arriving at school they went up to their class and opened the door and walked in still linked , and were met by shocked faces form 3/4's of the class already at school.Shinji walked Rei to her desk and unlinked his arm so Rei could sit down , and they both exchanged smiles before Shinji walked off and sat down at his own desk full of happiness.Too happy to notice the gossip which began to fly around.
Registering what just happened and collecting their jaws from the floor. Kensuke and Touji immediately attacked Shinji with questions.
Touji:(Nudging Shinji) "Shin-man you sly dog you hooked Ayanami"
Kensuke:(Videoing Shinji's blush) "Go Shinji !!! , we knew you had a thing for her but we never thought you'd actually ask and admit to it"
Shinji could only blush and sigh as he listened to all their comments carry on but lucky enough for him Hiro emerged from the door and walked to his desk and slammed his forehead on the desk-top.
Touji(Happily) "Ikari we'll finish teasing you later , we have to go introduce ourselves to the newcomer.
With that Touji , Shinji and Kensuke made their way to the gloomy desk of Hiro.
Touji:(Cheerfully) "Hey Hiro hows it going ?"
Hiro:(Lifting his head up) "Hmmmm" "Oh im fine I guess , and you are?"
Touji: "Oh thats right , the names Suzahara Touji and the four eyes here is Aida Kensuke and offcourse you already know Ikari Shinji"
Kensuke:(Angrily) "Hey calling names isnt nice you know Touji , but anyway nice to meet ya Hiro"
Hiro: "Nice to meet you both"
Touji: "We were gonna introduce us yesterday but you had an Eva activation test right? , Shinji told us"
Shinji: "Im real sorry about not being home to see you guys yesterday , I guess you know why Hiro"
Hiro: "Yeah dont worry"
Shinji: "Thanks"
Touji: "Heard you living with Shinji and the Demon , Hiro"
Kensuke: "I feel for you"
Hiro: "Yes I am"
Touji:(Putting Shinji in a sleeper hold) "I hope you aint getting as much abuse like Shinji here"
Hiro: "Living with them is interesting so I dont mind"
Kensuke:(Drooling) "Ofcourse you wont mind , Misato's living there aswell"
Touji:(Quietly) "Yeah"
Kensuke: "Whats with you"
Touji:(Blushing) "Dont want Hikari to hear me duh...."
Seeing his chance to humiliate Touji , Kensuke puts his plan in action
Kensuke:(Shouting) "Hey class rep !!!!!!!"
Touji:(Grabbing Kensuke) "What are you doing Moron , dont screw up my chance"
Kensuke:(Muffled by Touji's hand) "Mmmm.....mm.....mmm" (Kicking Kensuke on the ground and stomping on him to shut up)
Hikari turns around to face the two seeing as her name was called to see kensuke in a heap on the floor
Hikari:(Shouting) "What happened to Aida"
Touji steps away from Kensuke and starts to sweat and puts up his hands in gesture of "I didnt do anything" .But with his luck Hikari walked away from her desk towards the two and grabbed Touji's ear.
Touji:(Wincing from the pain) "Owwwwwwwww, hey class rep that hurts"
Hikari:(Whispering into Toujis free ear) "Just because were about to have a date , doesnt mean im going to be any more lenient with you as before MR suzahara , OK so behave so i dont have to tell you off"
Touji:(Smiling) "Ok Class rep"
Hikari smiled back before she started shouting out questions to why Kensuke is in a heap on the floor obviously battered.As the three battled it out Shinji and Hiro sat in the background laughing and then had a conversation between themselves.
Shinji: " By the way how did your activation test go"
Hiro: "It went good , I activated with a 64% synch ratio"
Shinji: "Thats great"
Hiro:(Chuckling) "Yeah I guess so , it was fun , even the flight there and back was interesting"
Shinji: "?"
Hiro: "Misato got really drunk on the flight back and when Nerv cars took as back to the apartment I had to drag Misato up from the entrance to our door."
Shinji:(Sweatdropping) "Sounds like Misato alright"
The two teens shared a much needed laugh , but was quickly cut as Asuka came in through the door and made her presence known.
Asuka:(Shouting) "Hey baka shinji , enjoy your night at Rei's apartment , You , Rei and an empty apartment , you must have had fun"
Every Jaw in class dropped to the ground for the second time today and everyones gaze shifted from a heavily blushing and fidgety Shinji to a calm normal Rei besides from a shade of crimson forming in her cheeks.After hearing this Hikari and Touji stood and stared at Rei and Shinji , Touji with a smirk and Hikari with a shocked look.
Happy with her first assault , Asuka changed her target to Hiro
Asuka:(Shouting) "And you HIROSHI , you baka hentai , dont you ever perv on me and touch me again like you did last night or ill make sure you'll never have children but ofcoarse who would want to be you child let alone the mother.
Hiro:(Standing up) "What........I.....um.....never.......you....I......not.......hey thats not fair"
Hiro couldnt find the right words as most of the girls in the class were giving him a disgusted glare and the boys an evil smirk and gossip flowed through the class once more.
Hikari finally jumped out of her shock and tried to put some order into the now gossiping classroom when the teacher steps in.
Hikari: "Everyone be quiet and sit down , the teacher's arrived"
Hearing Hikari yell , everyone made their way to their desks and quieted down. and awaited the beginning of class routine.
Hikari:(Class rep mode) "Rise , boy , sit down"
After the morning routine was completed the teacher began his lecture on his thoughts during second impact.Most of the class once again fell asleep or dazed off into an abyss.Besides offcourse Kensuke and Touji sending messages to Shinji every 5 seconds asking about details of last night at Reis apartment.Shinji new he wouldnt be able to answer the question for his and Rei's sake so he ignored their messages and went back to staring at Rei , until a message popped into his computer that wasnt from Touji or Kensuke.
Hiro:[Shinji is this you ?]
Shinji: [Yes it is ]
Hiro: [Great , I wasnt really sure how to use the school network system]
Shinji: [I guess you got it figured out now]
Hiro: [Yeah youre right , Anyway I need to ask you something]
Shinji: [Ok , what do you want to ask about]
Hiro: [Asuka]
Shinji: [Asuka ?]
Hiro: [Yeah something wrong]
Shinji: [No nothing , so what do you want to ask about Asuka]
Hiro: [Well . You know how Asuka said that I "Perved" on her last night]
Shinji: [Is it true ?]
Hiro: [No ! , I would never , I'm not desperate enough to try and get some from a sleeping girl]
Shinji: [Well then what?]
Hiro: [Well you see , last night I got home around midnight and I went to bed straight away , but then sometime in the morning I heard someone crying]
Shinji: [Crying ?]
Hiro: [Yeah , I followed the sound to Asuka's room and I got a bit worried so I checked in on her.When I opened the door I found Asuka in a mess on the floor crying , I think she had a nightmare]
Shinji: [Asuka , crying youre not kidding]
Hiro: [No im not , anyway I went in and comforted her , well I tried to the best I could without touching too much and she seemed to calm down but ...]
Shinji: [But what ?]
Hiro: [She had kept her eyes closed the whole time , until she opened her eyes a little and looked right into mine and whispered "mamma"]
Shinji: [Mamma?]
Hiro: [Thats what she said , but then she finally opened her eyes fully and realized it was just me and kicked me out of her room shouting at me screaming stuff like "I dont need you"]
Shinji: [I once heard her say mamma before , it as before an earlier angel when we had synch training together , and she said it in her sleep]
Hiro: [Really ?]
Shinji: [Yes , and you shouldn't really worry too much about Asuka , thats her usual self , she doesnt even let anyone close]
Hiro: [I see , well thanks for the help , see you at break]
Shinji: [Ok]
Hiro then cut off his link with Shinji and brought his attention on trying to stay awake in class and Shinji brought his attention back to staring at Rei.
Shinji: Im so lucky I wasn't home with Hiro when that happened , I would have been beaten to a pulp ,so why wasn't Hiro
Come to think of it Asuka's been acting a little different ever since hiro moved in shes changed even just a little
Soon enough the bell rang and the class left the class to have lunch in the sun of the afternoon.Shinji , Rei , Touji , Kensuke and Hiro found a nice shaded spot to eat lunch so they settle down to eat.
Touji:(Stretching) "Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhh ha ha , its finally lunch time"
Kensuke:(Siting on the ground) "Best time of the day dont you think"
Touji: "Offcourse"
Kensuke:(Smiling) "So Touji what you got"
Touji:(Blushing and hiding his obento box) "Um........."
Kensuke:(Confused) "Well !!! , you still owe me when you took some of my food yesterday remember ?"
Touji: "Yeah......but"
Kensuke:(Annoyed) "Well ....what"
Touji:(Blushing) "I dont want to share , Hikari kinda made it for me"
Kensuke and Shinji just sat their with a wide grin but chose not to make a comment as they would get battered.
Kensuke: "Fine , fine but you still owe me , ok how about you Hiro what do you have"
Hiro: "I just got food from a super on the way to school"
Kensuke:(Grinning) "Its because a certain someone wasn't at your house to make you lunch right , someone as in Shinji" "Where where you Shinji ???"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Kensuke , drop it , you know its not good to meddle in other peoples personal life"
Kensuke: "Fine , so what do you have to eat Shinji"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Um............., I made an obento for me and Rei"
Kensuke and Touji gave Shinji the slyest look , Shinji knew he wasn't going to get away from the look so he just took the attention and tried to dismiss it and started eating started with Rei , but Rei leaned in close rested on Shinji's side to eat the obento which caused his two friends to smile wildly and give a look that could make a umbrella blush if they wanted to.
Shinji knew he was caught so he thought to make it interesting and tease his friends by putting his arm around Rei which made her smile. Happy that Rei approves Shinji gave them a look of "I have it good" and caused Kensuke's and Touji's jaw's to drop never thinking if Shinji could ever have the guts to do what he did without blushing but with a smile on his face.
Shinji burst out laughing when he saw his friends reactions , which caused his friends to also laugh out loud , even Hiro who mostly stayed out of it , as he was amused at Kensuke's and Touji's backfired plan.After a good laugh the gang started to finish off their lunch.
But little did they know a group of girls were lingering about and scoping their sights on Hiro.The group of girls were also being watched by the sharp eyes of Asuka Langley Sohryu and Hikari.
Asuka:(Angrily) "Can you believe those girls , they're obsessing over the Stupid Fourth Child so much even after they know he perved on me"
Hikari: "Yes Asuka"
Asuka:(Peeved) "You're not agreeing with me Hikari !!!"
Hikari: "Well , I heard about , but you haven't told me exactly what he did"
Asuka:(Exaggerating) "Well you see , I went to bed normally right ?"
Hikari: "Yeah"
Asuka:(Using actions to help show) "And at sometime in the early morning I woke up with him on the floor of my room and he was hugging and touching me all over"
Hikari: "I see" Asuka's convincing but I have a feeling it isn't exactly what she seemed it was to be , I mean Hiro is a nice guy I guess
Back at the are where the stooges and Rei were eating , Hiro had a feeling of being watched and talked about.Hiro turned around to find a group of girls staring at him , and when they realized Hiro's gaze they waved and giggle about something.
Touji:(Smiling with food his mouth) "Looks like you got quite a fan club there , Hiro"
Hiro:(Not happily) "I guess so"
Kensuke:(Annoyed) "You should be what so honoured that you have many girls after you wanting to be your girlfriend"
Hiro: "Probably but the fact that I'm a pilot is probably the reason they want to be"
Touji: "Dude , you got it bad"
Hiro: "I'll hopefully find someone who likes me for me sooner or later"
Touji: "Guess so"
The group then ate in silence for a while but then Kensuke decided to bring the chatter back.
Kensuke:(Happily) "So what's everyone doing this weekend , I propose an all out bazooka bob battle at the arcade on Saturday"
Touji: "Sorry Ken , no go for me , I got a........."
Kensuke:(Curiously) "Got a what"
Touji:(Softly) " Date with Hikari on Saturday"
It may have been a near whisper but both Shinji and Kensuke heard what Touji said loud and clear and both looked at him with massive grins and Touji blushed under their evil looks.
Touji:(Blushing confusedly) "What ????"
Kensuke: "You actually had the guts to ask her out ?"
Touji: "Yeah , so !!"
Kensuke: "We thought you only had LUNCH with the class rep , but now a date"
Touji: (Getting uneasy) "Y..yeah"
Kensuke: "Thats right , you've had a crush on the class rep for since I could remember and........"
Kensuke stopped what he was saying as Touji was red as a tomato and Touji lifted his fist in the air and shook it in Kensuke's face
Touji: "Dude , you even try mocking me any more and I'll bop ya on your head"
Back over with Asuka and Hikari , Asuka spots the new movement between the stooges.
Asuka: "Hey Hikari !!! , seems like their talking about you"
Hearing this Hikari quickly ripped herself away from her food and peered over at the stooge area also.
Hikari: "Huh ? how can you tell"
Asuka: "Well you see , the four-eyes is teasing your stooge-boyfriend and hes getting all red and blushy and waving his fist in the air.
Finally understanding Asuka , Hikari blushes bright red so she quickly went back to her food to hide it.
Back with the stooges Touji is still waving his fist and cursing at Kensuke , so Kensuke finally gave up.
Kensuke: "Fine , fine I wont tease you for the safety of myself"
Touji: "Damn right"
Kensuke: "Fine , Touji's out how bout you Shinji?"
Shinji was going to accept as he did not have any plans so far but he was bet to it by Rei.
Rei: "Sorry , but Shinji can not attend your outing as he will be with me on Saturday"
Everyone at the group was stunned at the ever quiet Rei to speak up in a girlfriend way , even Hiro who knew not much but enough to know that Rei doesn't talk.
Shinji:(Nervously) "Ok Rei"
Kensuke: "Ok then , Touji and Shinji are counted out , that leaves Hiro , how bout it"
Hiro: "Sorry Kensuke , I'm out too , I havent completely un-packed and I want to rest this weekend"
Kensuke: "Man everyone has ditched me , Looks like another weekend of solitude for the Ken-man"
Touji:(Cheerfully) "Cheer up Ken-MAN , you still got your computer"
Kensuke:(Happily then annoyingly) "Guess so .......... , hey wait a sec you're accusing me of being a nerd arent you?"
Touji: "Well you're basically married to it because of the dating sim you got"
Kensuke: "It's good , and gives me practice to when I get a date"
Touji:(Teasingly) "I'll probably be too old by then to witness your humiliation"
Kensuke:(Going red) "SHUT UP !!!"
Everyone started laughing at Kensuke getting a touch of his own medicine , and even Kensuke did once he got over the joke on him.
Soon enough the bell rang and the group packed up their lunches and followed the other students piling back to their classrooms.
During the boring lectures of the teacher , Hiro was awoken by the sound of an incoming message.
Classrep: [Hey Hiro , I have a question to ask you]
Hiro: [Ok , but will I get in trouble if I get it wrong]
Classrep: [In a way , but you have to answer truthfully ok ?]
Hiro: [Ok}
Classrep: [Good , was Asuka telling the truth when she said you were peeping on her and trying to touch her]
Hiro: [No !!! I would never , I dont do things like that ,well maybe but thats not this time]
Classrep: [WHAT !!!!!]
Hiro: [Im kidding Class rep , lighten up]
Classrep: [So you would never deliberately try to do stuff like that]
Hiro: [Never]
Classrep: [I knew she wasn't telling the whole story , Hiro can you tell me what happened]
Hiro: [Ok , it will be the second time today]
Classrep: [Really ? who else did you tell?]
Hiro: [Shinji]
Classrep: [Ok so you wouldn't mind telling me right?]
Hiro: [Nah no problem]
Hiro then described in full detail the happenings of last nights misshap / incident for the second time today , and for some strange reason was rather tired from retelling it.
Classrep: [So thats what really happened]
Hiro: [Yup]
A pause in when Hikari didn't reply for while and sat at her desk staring into space.
Hiro: [Class rep you there]
Classrep: [Yeah sorry just thinking]
Hiro: [Bout what]
Classrep: [I think Asuka's got a thing for you but doesn't want to show it]
Hiro: [Really ?]
Classrep: [Yeah , but she doesnt want to admit it or show it , but dont worry Asuka doesnt really let anyone get close to her ,shes got to much pride]
Hiro: [I guess thats a way to describe it]
Classrep: [You probably have to save her life in a magnificent way to get her attention]
Hiro: [Save her life ?]
Classrep: [It might not work though , because Shinji has many times if I recall correctly but it makes Asuka more angry]
Hiro: [She's one complicated girl]
Classrep: [Yes she is , but you like her right]
Hiro: [Yeah , maybe]
Classrep: [Maybe?]
Hiro: [I got my reasons]
Classrep: [Ok , anyway I got to get ready to finish the day , school's finishing soon]
Hiro: [Ok]
Classrep: [Thanks for the information]
Hiro: [No problem]
Hikari then closed her link with Hiro and initiated the end of school routine.
The tired students made their way out of the classroom.Including Touji walking Hikari home and Kensuke running off to play his computer.Instead of leaving with the others Rei waited and went over to Shinji.
Rei: "Shinji-kun , you are sleeping at your apartment tonight are you not?"
Shinji: "Sorry Rei-chan , but I have to otherwise Misato will get suspicious of us being alone in your apartment.
Rei:(Smiling) "That is fine ,but I will miss you"
Shinji:(Smiling) "And me also Rei-chan"
Rei: "Will you come over to my apartment on Saturday at 4 pm , I would like to spend time with you"
Shinji:(Stuttering) "O..o.k Rei-chan , I will visit you"
Rei: "That would be appreciated"
Rei then gave Shinji a quick smile and left the Classroom.
Shinji then got up from his desk and realized he was not the only one still in the classroom.Shinji went over to Hiro's desk to get him to walk home with him.
Shinji: "Hey Hiro , you coming home?"
Hiro:(Dazed) "What .... huh....oh yeah"
Shinji: "Whats wrong ?"
Hiro: "Nah , nothings wrong just thinking , no probs"
Shinji: "Ok"
The two pilots then left the school and made their way home to the Katsuragi apartment.Once they arrived back at the apartment they announced their arrival.
Shinji and Hiro: "Tadaima !"
Hearing no answer both Shinji and Hiro dismissed it and dropped their school bags off in Shinji's room and grabbed their school books and started their homewrok in the living room while watching TV.Soon enough Misato came back from work.
Misato:(Tiredly) "Tadaima"
Shinji and Hiro: "Okaerinasai"
Misato throws her shoes off and grabs a beer from the fridge then sat down beside Shinji at the living room couch.
Misato:(Teasingly) "Nice to see you back home Shinji"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Um...y..yeah"
Misato: "So how were your days , guys anything interesting"
Shinji:(Blushing and shrinking) "N....n...no"
Hiro: "Pretty much right , besides from Asuka making it public that she thinks im a pervert"
Misato: "Thats Asuka for you" I'll tease Shinji at Dinner , Muahahahahahahaha
The trio sat around and watched TV for a long time until Shinji started getting hungry and realized it was Misato's turn to cook.
Shinji: "Um......Misato , isn't it your turn to cook tonight?"
Misato: "Really ? , Oh......sorry I forgot , shall we just order takeout ? ,im too tired to cook"
Hiro and Shinji: (Happily) "Yeah"
Misato then stood up and ordered chinese takeout.At around 30 minutes of watching TV and lazing around after the call , the food arrived.
Misato:(Shouting) "Guys !!!! , Dinner !!!"
Shinji and Hiro left their homework and rushed over to the table and began eating.A few minutes Asuka joined them at the table and also began to eat.
Misato: "Hi Asuka are you gonna say hello to me?"
Asuka:(Tiredly) "Hey Misato"
Misato: "Good ,anyway is everything alright ?"
Asuka: "Yeah . what makes you think somethings wrong with me"
Misato: "Oh...nothing , well anyway how was your day at school Asuka"
Asuka:(Cheerfully) "Fine I guess , I humiliated the two baka hentais today , so that made my day"
Misato: "Really"
Asuka: "Baka Shinji about wondergirl and hentai Hiro about trying to perv on me"
Shinji and Hiro:(Stuttering) "Hey ......um ........well......it..."
Misato:(Teasingly) "So I see you ACTUALLY did stay at Rei's apartment"
Shinji:(Blushing) "um...yeah"
Misato:(Officially) "I trust you Shinji , but dont betray it otherwise im gonna get ya , you hear me , I've got ways to find things out you know , alittle thing called Nerv Section 2"
Shinji: "Yes Misato"
Misato:(Happily) "Good , so does this mean you and Rei are a couple"
Shinji:(Blushing) "Y...yes"
Misato:(Baby voiced) "Oh.....my little Shin-chan has a girlfriend !!!"
Shinji:(Yelling) "MISATO cut it out!!!!"
Asuka:(Butting in) "Hikari told me they walked with linked hands into the classroom"
Misato: "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh !!!"
Shinji: "MISATO !!!!!!"
Misato: "Fine , I'll stop"
Shinji:(Brushes sweat off his brow and sighs)
Misato: "How bout you Hiro , do you have anyone your interested in?"
Hiro: "Um.......maybe but im not sure yet"
Misato: "Well when you do have a girlfriend let me meet her and see whats she's like"
Asuka:(Teasingly) "So you can scare her off with your cooking"
Misato:(Shouting) "Hey !!!! my cooking aint bad !!!!"
Asuka: "We should all be thankful we got takeout today or we might have had food poisoning"
Misato:(Goes red and pouts)
The dinner table erupted in laughter except for Asuka who just let out a faint smile.Anyway the dinner continued with no problems and after it , Misato and Asuka left the table quickly , Misato heading for her room with beer and Asuka to the bathroom.Hiro and Shinji cleared the table and did the dishes , then both went to Shinji's room for a night of slumber.
The next morning everybody in the Katsuragi apartment slept in as it was a Saturday except Hiro , who got up early and decided to make some breakfast.After settling down to eat he Hiro heard a door slide open to reveal a already dressed ad fully awake Asuka wearing a white blouse and a blue miniskirt.
Hiro Just sat and stared for a few moments at how pretty she looked , but managed to get words out.
Hiro:(Awestruck) "Um......Good morning"
Asuka: "Morning"
In his mind Hiro was contemplating whether or not to compliment her or not because of the last incident , but he managed to make his mind up.
Hiro:(Still not sure) "Um.......you look very ...............um........pretty"
Asuka: "Well , thank you Fourth Child , and you better not be thinking Hentai thoughts"
Hiro: "What , no I would never"
Asuka: "Sure I know how boys minds work , im leaving now so tell Misato Im at Hikari's and I'll be back soon"
Hiro: "Um.......o..o..k"
Asuka then headed out the door with a swish and Hiro just sat there , trying to remember Asuka's words because he was concentrating on how she looked.
Hiro:(Thinking) "It should come back to me later"
Hiro then gobbled down the rest of his breakfast and flopped on the couch and started watching the mornings bunch of Pre-Second Impact anime.
Later Misato and Shinji both got up and entered the kitchen.
Shinji: "Good morning Hiro, Misato"
Misato: "Morning"
Hiro: "G'morning"
Misato , toppled over to the fridge , grabbed her ever so faithful yebisu and plunked down on the table while Shinji headed for the shower.
Misato: "Hiro , I got to go to work today , so will you be okay for the day ?"
Hiro: "yes Misato , I'll be fine"
Misato: "Why dont you get Shinji to take you around Tokyo-3 ?"
Hiro: "Nah thanks , I think hes going over to Ayanami's place ,so I dont to bother them"
Misato: "Ohhhhhhhhh is he now"
Hiro: "Yeah , so I'll just hang around here"
Misato: "Ok"
Misato then went into her room and got changed.When done putting her Nerv uniform on she came out of her room to the lounge.
Misato: "Im going now , seeya later Hiro"
Hiro: "Bye"
Misato then knocked on the door of the shower which Shinji was in and opened it up a bit.
Misato: "Shinji I got to go to work now ok , seeya later"
Shinji: "Bye Misato"
Misato: "Oh.....and Shinji , have fun at Reis apartment"
With that said Misato left the house just after hearing Shinji slip and yelp in surprise.
Hiro just sat and watched and heared all the comotion and just sat and laughed. , but stopped when he realized he was supposed to tell Misato something.
Hiro: Oh crap !!! I forgot to tell Misato something !!! , oh well
Hiro continued watching TV until Shinji came out of the bathroom dressed up and rubbing his head , and had something to eat.
Shinji: "Misato is so mean , how did she know , I didnt tell anyone unless ....."
Hiro: "..........."
Shinji:(Annoyed) "You heard at school and told her"
Hiro: "Sorry Shinji , I didnt do it on purpose"
Shinji: "Dont worry , I'll have to get her back later on"
Hiro: "I'll help , its the least I can do"
Shinji: "Ok , by the way is Asuka awake , she might want some breakfast"
Hiro: "Oh.....shes not home , she went over to Hikari's"
Shinji: "Oh.....ok"
After finishing his breakfast Shinji grabbed his wallet from his room and headed to the door.
Shinji: "Im leaving now , seeya later Hiro"
Hiro: "Seeya"
Shinji then left the apartment leaving Hiro alone in the apartment and after a short time of watching TV Hiro fell asleep on the couch.
Over at Hikari's house Asuka had just finished helping Hikari chose an outfit for her date with Touji.Asuka chose an outfit similiar to hers but suitable so the stooge wont have a nosebleed in Asuka's words.Asuka had left 10 minutes prior to the date and was half way home.
Over in the centre of town , Shinji is walking around the mall trying to find a suitable gift to give her new girlfriend Rei.Shinji searched the whole mall looking for a store that sells chocolates.
Back at the apartment Asuka had just arrived back and was welcomed by a faint snoring sound.Amused and surprised by the sound she walked into the lounge to find the source , the fourth child asleep while watching the TV.
Asuka went up to Hiro and knelt down to the couch and observed him for a while
Asuka: He's kinda cute while he's snoring
Wanting a closer look at him she leaned in closer to Hiro's face , as close as their noses nearly touching.
Asuka: No , I cant be attracted to him , for Gods sake I just met him , I dont know anything about him , he probably dont have a spine like Shinji
It couldnt work I mean he wont like me anyway , hes probably already made his mind about me
Or he hasn't and I should try , Hikari and the stooge are together and they are now happy , it might be good for me?
Asuka:(Mentally sighs)
Still face to face with Hiro , she kept staring until her cellphone rang which woke Hiro up and making him open his eyelids to reveal two green orbs whic immediately locked onto the beautiful face of Asuka Langely Sohryu inches from his own face.
When Asuka realized Hiro's eyes were open she quickly looked away and stood up stuttering , trying to find an excuse to say ,but first attended to her ringing cellphone.
Asuka: "Hello"
Misato:(Urgently) "Asuka , theres an angel , wheres Hiro"
Asuka: "He's here with me at the apartment"
Misato: "Great , you two are together get him and meet me at the gate of the apartment ASAP"
Asuka: "Ok"
Asuka then quickly turned her cell off and faced a rather confused Hiro.
Hiro: "Whats wrong?"
Asuka: "Theres an angel , shes coming to pick us up"
Hiro:(Happily) "Really , sweet !!!!! , my first actual battle"
Asuka:(Shutting Hiro down) "Dont get to excited fourth child , im doing the work ,im the best pilot afterall"
Hiro: "Ok fine , anyway um........what where you doing before?"
Asuka:(Annoyed) "Just shut up and lets go"
Asuka grabbed Hiro by the collar so he couldn't talk and dragged him out the apartment.
Meanwhile back in the centre of town Shinji received the same call.
(RING RING RING)
Shinji: "Hello"
Misato:(Urgently) "Shinji , its Misato , theres an angel"
Shinji: "Ok"
Misato: "Im gonna go pick up Asuka and Hiro then I'll get you ok?"
Shinji: "Ok I'll wait"
Shinji shut his phone off and then heard the familiar siren indicating an angel.People in the mall rushed in all different directions heading for the nearest shelter while Shinji just calmly put down the Blue chocolate heart he was going to buy and walked to the entrance of the mall and waited for Misato.
In another part of town , Touji and Hikari heard the same siren which interrupted their date.
Touji:(Nervously) "We better get to a shelter"
Hikari: "Yeah , I think theres one a block from here"
Touji: "Okay lets go"
The pair start a run towards the nearest shelter while Touji suppresses his anger for the angel.
Touji:(Annoyed) "Damn angel , ruining our date"
Hikari: "Yeah"
Touji:(Looking upwards) "Shinji you better kick the angels ass !!!"
Hikari:(Blushes)
Back at the Katsuragi apartment Hiro and Asuka were waiting at the apartment gate.
Hiro: My Japanese debut battle , I cant screw up !!!
Asuka: Another battle , this time im gonna show the invincible Shinji and Wondergirl up , and show Hiro im the most elite pilot
Misato then came ripping down the road and excuted the brakes resulting in a loud screech and her car sliding to a halt right in front of Hiro.
Misato:(Yelling) "Get in !!!"
The two hopped in and quickly buckled up , Hiro remembering his ride on his first day of school.
Misato: "I'll debrief when I pick up Shinji"
Misato sped down the road towards the mall with Hiro and Asuka holding on for dear life.While driving Misato cut curbs and drove through many footpaths but managed to keep the car in one piece.Once at the mall Shniji hopped in the car and Misato drove off in the direction of Nerv.
Misato: "Ok guys looks like another angel." "We only know that it apperared 2 hours ago at the beach and in know making its way towards Nerv"
Asuka: "Why Nerv"
Misato: "Not sure , but your mission is simple , intercept the angel and stop it from advancing onto headquarters"
Shinji , Asuka and Hiro: "Hai"
5 or so minutes later they arrived in the geofront and the 3 pilots disembarked from Misatos car and headed to the changing rooms and Misato made her way to the bridge.
In the changing rooms Shinji , Asuka and Hiro changed into their plugsuits and Asuka decided to break the concentration silence.
Asuka:(Annoyingly) "Ok children , the battle will be over quickly and the angel will die at my hands so you two stay out of my way"
Shinji and Hiro: "..............................."
Once the three had changed they headed for the cage to meet their evas.They made their way up to be joined by Rei who came out from a different corridor.When Shinji saw Rei he smiled and immediately held her hand and continued their way up in front of the group.
Asuka: Those two are disgusting , invincible Shinji and wondergirl
As they made their way up the corridors became narrower so Hiro had to move in closer to Asuka.Seeing this Asuka decided to make fun of Hiro.
Asuka: "Hey Hiro , Just because wondergirl and the baka hentai are holding hands doesnt mean we have too !!!"
Hiro: "What ,im not implying , im only getting closer cause the walls are getting closer"
Asuka: "Sure sure"
The group made their way up in silence and once at the cage they got into their Evas and prepared for activation.
On the bridge the the crew were also preparing for Eva activation.
Maya: "Eva unit's 00 ,01 and 02 are activated"
Hyuga: "Awaiting for Unit 03"
In unit 03's plug Hiro was prepping his mind and began the activation when the same sharp pain from his last activation came and grinded into Hiro's head but unit 03 still activated despite the trouble.
Hiro: What the HELL was that !!! , urghhhh forget it , battle time !!!
On the bridge Misato opened links to the four eva's.
Misato: "Ok guys , the angel is closing onto Tokyo-3 , Shinji and Asuka you two take double points and intercept first and Rei and Hiro you guys are on back up until further notice.
Rei: "Hai"
Hiro: "Hai"
Shinji: "Hai"
Asuka:(Frustrated) "NO WAY !!! , why does Shinji have to be point awell , he'll just distract me"
Misato: "No buts Asuka , this angel is still undetermined of its offensive abilities , we have to be careful and take no chances"
Asuka: "Fine !!! , Shinji you back me up and follow my beautiful behind"
Shinji:(Sarcastically) "Yeah right"
Asuka:(Shouting) "WHAT WAS THAT THIRD CHILD !!!"
Misato:(Commandingly) "Cut it out you two , the target is approaching , get ready for launch"
As the bridge made its final preparations Shinji found the chance to open a private link to Rei
Shinji: "Rei-chan , be careful ok ? looks like its going to be tough"
Rei: "Ok Shinji-kun , you should not worry I will protect you"
Shinji: "And I will you"
Their link was cut as Misato brought up her own link severing Shinji and Reis private one.
Misato: "Ok guys good luck and be carefull"
Shinji , Rei and Hiro: "Hai"
Asuka: "You guys have nothing to worry about , im on the job"
Misato: "Ok , Eva untis 00 , 01 , 02 and 03 HASHIN !!!"
Four catapults burst into life and soared throught the tunnels bringing the Eva units up to the surface
End of Chapter 3 , Chapter 4 coming soon
Finally done chap 3 hope you guys like it , anyway I was going to include the battle but it made the chap too long so I cut it so ill include the battle in the next chap.
I was thinking of changing the name to just EVAngelic possibilities because its sounds better and isnt as gay so tell me what you think.
Also got any Q's shoot me a line at Original_Aki@hotmail.com
Cheers Th1Rd_Ch1Ld