Disclaimer: I do not own Evangleion it is owned by GAINEX and other
companies. Thanks you and please enjoy my first even Fanfic. This story is
set after the Doppelganger Fight.
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Asuka had finally let go of Shinji and both teenagers now walked down the streets of Tokyo 3. The sky was an orangey, red as the sun had begun to set and the streets were mostly clear of people. Since the Angels started attacking less and less people were going out, in fear of an attack.
Shinji: It seams to be getting darker earlier these days.
Shinji stated looking out on the beautiful sunset that he could see in the gaps of the buildings. His red head companion didn't reply, lost in her own thoughts.
Shinji: I've got an idea! Why don't we go get a present for Martin? It's a little while before the stores close.
Asuka humphed and glared at Shinji.
Asuka: Why the hell should we get him a present?
Shinji: well...erm...he-he did invite us around and-and it would be nice to say thanks.
The young boy shrunk into the collar of his shirt under Asuka's glair.
Asuka: Fine! Do what you want but I'm not paying for it.
Shinji: huh? Ermm sure...*She actually agreed with me? Well soughta' but still. What's going on with her?*
Shinji quickly shakes his head bring him back to the real world.
Shinji: I guess we better hurry up. We've got a few minutes before we have to be at his apartment.
So the two teenagers went on their way.
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The time reached seven o'clock and on that exact moment Ayanami Rei pressed the doorbell to Perish Martin's apartment...no answer. After waiting a while Rei turned to leave just as the elevator doors at the end of the corridor opened and a panting Martin with several carrier bags falls through the doors. Quickly picking himself up he found himself under the gaze of the red-eyed girl.
Martin: Oh, Rei, hi.... ermm you're a little early aren't you?
Rei: The appointed time of the gathering was seven o'clock, was it not?
Martin: Ye...
Rei: Then I am on time.
Martin: What?
Martin shifted one of the bags to his right hand and looked at his wristwatch.
Martin: But-But this says it's six forty-five...
He put the watch to his ear, shaking it hoping to hear some sign of life from the silent peace of machinery.
Martin: Damn, it's dead!
Fishing into his pocket he pulled out a key card and continued down the corridor, Rei following silently behind.
Martin: Sorry about that Rei.
She remained silent as Martin unlocked the door to his apartment and with an ear-piercing squeak it opened. Rei seams as if she didn't notice or care and so Martin and Rei entered the little apartment closing the door behind them.
Martin: Rei I know this may seam a little rude but could you help me sought out the food and drink, it doesn't look like the others are here yet and with my stupid watch I haven't had time to set every thing up.
Rei: Very well. What is it you wish me to do?
Martin: Just put the stuff in these bags on the table, that's all.
Martin puts the bags on a small coffee table and heads out of the room.
Martin: I'm just gonna get some oil for that door again.
Once the sixth child was out of the room Rei silently walked over to the table and began her allotted task. Nearly finished emptying the bags Rei notices a picture frame laying face down on the floor. Picking it up she discovered it was a picture of Martin and a young girl with long brown hair and green eyes. Both were smiling and pulling odd faces at the camera.
Looking at the picture Rei began to get a strange feeling, she felt warm and soft inside but also she felt cold like something was missing inside of her. She almost felt happy seeing the two young people in the picture enjoying their selves but she felt painfully hollow too.
Rei: *What...What is this strange feeling inside of me? I do not understand, is this loneliness? But I have never felt it before, why now?*
Not able to understand these surfacing feelings she suppressed them and places the picture on the table, along with the food and drink she just unpacked.
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Asuka: You're an idiot you know that?
Shinji: I said I was sorry.
Shinji and Asuka exit the lift on Martin's floor.
Asuka: Well now we're late!
Shinji: It wasn't my fault, I didn't know what to get him.
Asuka: Oh and it wasn't your fault you embarrassed both of us in the store? Do you know how it feels having ten people behind you glaring, while the guy your with fish's around his cloths trying to find money for something he spent 10 minutes to decide on getting in the first place?
Shinji: I thought I had enough money with me.
Asuka: If it weren't for me you'd still be looking in the bottom of your shoe for lose change. You should be grateful.
The arguing teens finally came to the door of Martin's apartment and without another word Shinji rang the doorbell a couple of second later Martin was at the door.
Martin: Shinji, you came, great!
Then Martin saw the firey red head to the right of Shinji, still smiling his eyebrow twitched.
Martin: Asuka, I didn't expect you to come. Well please come in, the both of you.
Stepping to the side they both enter, Asuka only snorted at Martin as she went.
Martin: *gerr...*Sigh*...women. As the old saying goes can't live with them can't get a migraine with out 'em*
Martin closed the door and showed his guest to the small living room where Rei was sitting patiently.
Martin: Please take a seat and help yourself to any of the food and drink you want.
After his two new guests made their selves comfortable Martin did so too.
Shinji: Oh ye I almost forgot...here.
Shinji put his hand in his pocket and took out a small package. He handed it over to Martin with a slight bow.
Shinji: T-thank you for having us.
Martin: Oh man, you didn't need to get me a present but thank you.
Martin opened the package and inside was a little key chain with "The best of luck in Tokyo 3" painted in gold and a picture of Sachiel on the back. With a quite giggle Martin clipped it onto his trousers belt loop.
Martin: I don't have any keys so I'll leave it there for now.
He rose and gave them an overly exaggerated bow.
Martin: I humbly except your great gift. Now please enjoy thie hospitality and eat.
While sitting he gestured to the array of readymade sandwiches, sweats, drinks and other junk foods. After a few seconds the children dug in to the treats on offer, only Rei however, did not.
Martin: *chew, chew, swallow* Rei...Why don't you eat something? Don't you like any of these?
Rei: I have already eaten and I do not eat such things.
Her delicate hand pointed to one of the chocolate bars on the table, Martin almost fainted.
Martin: What?! You don't eat sweats? Haha you're kidding right?
Rei: I do not "kid".
Seeing an opportunity to take a dig at Rei, Asuka pitched in, still chomping down a ham sandwich.
Asuka: Ye she never does anything, doesn't smile, doesn't laugh, all she does is follow orders like a doll.
Rei: I am not a doll.
Asuka: Ye right, you'd probably kill yourself if you were ordered to.
Rei:...
Martin: Please I wanted to get to know all of you, not watch you girl's fight.
Both Rei and Asuka went silent and Martin let out a sigh of relief.
Martin: That's better. So lets see were should I start? Ermm...Ah! What's every one's full name?
Asuka: Why do you want to know that? Didn't you look at our files?
Martin shrugged and smiled at the question.
Martin: I did but I thought it would be a good question to get the ball rolling. Okay I'll go first my full name is Perish, Martin Leon. Leon was my dad's first name, and you?
Martin nods towards Asuka. Standing, she dramatically announced her identity.
Asuka: I already told you my name but just for the sake of it my full name is the great Soryou, Asuka Langley and don't you forget it!
Martin looks to Shinji who quickly finishes his drink before answering.
Shinji: My name is Ikari, Shinji.
Martin: Just that? No middle name?
Shinji: Ermm no, I don't have one of those.
Martin: Okay. Rei what about you?
Rei: My name is Ayanami, Rei.
Martin: All cool names. I think I know where every one's from Rei and Shinji are from right here in Japan and Asuka is from Germany right?
Rei: Correct.
Asuka: Just curious Sixth Child but what about your family? I asked on the journey here but you...ignored me...
Asuka looked ready to bite Martin's head off just at the memory of his arrogance.
Martin: Ermm well sorry about that hehe it's just not a subject I'm comfortable with. I will tell you that my dad did work for the Navy, he was actually on one of the ships escorting Eva Unit-02.
Shinji: And what does he do now? Is he still in the Navy?
Martin's expression turned grim and he stole a quick glair at Asuka.
Martin: No...He died on that very day the Angel attacked the fleet that was transporting Unit-02.
Martin remembers watching the video report and how Unit-02 flipped through the air and landed on the ship his farther was on and at the last minute jumping off leaving the ship, it's occupants and his farther to face the assault of the angel, alone.
The room temperature seamed to drop into a deadly cold at that moment but then Martin laughed as he snapped out of his memory.
Martin: But I guess it wasn't your fault you were doing your job and he was doing his. That's just how it goes I guess. I know what will solve this gloomy moment, just wait here a second.
Rei, Shinji and Asuka watched as Martin stood and left the room, coming back a short while later with a bottle in his hands.
Martin: Haha vodka always does the trick.
Shinji choked or his drink of Cola as Martin lay the bottle on the table.
Martin: What's wrong?
Shinji: We can't drink that we're only fourteen.
Martin seamed confused at Shinji's reluctants to drink.
Martin: Why? In England we drink under age not many people seam to care, except old ladies. Besides it's only illegal to "buy" alcohol under age not drink it. Isn't it the same here?
Asuka grabs the bottle and unscrews the lid ready to drink it straight from the bottle.
Asuka: Don't worry. Shinji's just a little boy, he's too scared to drink.
Shinji: I am not!
Asuka: Prove it!
Shinji: Fine!
Shinji grabbed the bottle from Asuka's hand and took a giant drink straight from the bottle.
Martin: Ermm I wouldn't do that...
But it was too late; He'd already gulped a mouthful.
Shinji: Gagghh! Water! It burns *Cough! Cough!*
Shinji jumped up and ran into the nearby Kitchen desperate for a cold drink to extinguish the fire from the vodka. Asuka and Martin were both rolling around the floor in laughter.
Martin: HAHAHAHA I tried to warn you HAHAHAHA I can't even drink it straight from the bottle and I've drunk since I found my dads stash HAHAHAHA!
A few minutes later and Shinji was back, taking his seat once again in- between Rei and Asuka.
Martin: Here.
Martin picked up a can of Cola, a cup and the bottle of vodka.
Martin: It's best to mix it with something else to ease the taste.
Poring the contents of the can into the cup and a bit of vodka he handed it to Shinji. A little cautious after the first try he gingerly took a sip, spluttering a bit at first.
Martin: Better?
Shinji: I can still taste it but it's better this time.
Nodding Martin pored out three more vodka and Cola's for himself, Asuka and Rei. Asuka quickly gulping hers back, while Rei just stared at the cup.
Asuka: Come on wonder girl! Drink it!
Rei: I do not wish too.
Asuka: Do you always have to be such a doll? Just drink it.
Rei: Why should I drink it, when it is obvious from Pilot Ikari's earlier reaction, that it tastes very unpleasant?
Asuka: Because it's fun.
Rei: How can this be "fun"?
Martin: Rei it really doesn't taste that bad in cola, try a little.
Rei: I do not think the commander would approve I or any of the other pilot's drinking this.
Asuka slammed her nearly empty cup on the table.
Asuka: There she goes again, the commanders little doll.
Rei: I am not a doll.
Asuka: Then prove it, take a drink even Shinji can do it.
She pointed to a slightly red faced Shinji still drinking down his first glass of vodka and Cola.
Martin: *Man, he looks tipsy already, must be a lightweight*
Rei looked at Shinji, then the cup, then Asuka, then once again Shinji and finally the cup.
Rei: *I...I am not a doll*
Shaking, Rei's white hand reached for the cup and brought it too her lips.
Rei: *Not a doll*
And so she sipped from the cup feeling the slightly burning sensation pass her tongue and throat.
Rei: *hick*
Rei quickly placed the cup on the table, as her face turned red.
Rei: I...I do not wish to drink any more.
Asuka: Chicken.
Just then a hand took Rei's cup from the table.
Martin: It's okay Rei, if you really don't want to it's not our place to force you.
Martin pored her a normal Cola and handed it to her.
Asuka: I still think she's chicken.
Martin: Well I guess that's an upgrade from a doll then.
Asuka glared at Martin quickly making him shut up. Shinji finished his cup and put it on the table.
Shinji: I don't think I should drink any more either.
Martin: Well you're not as much of a lightweight as I thought if you know when to quite. How about you Asuka? Do you know when to quite?
Asuka: I never quite!
Martin smiled at Asuka as she grabbed the vodka and pored herself another glass.
Martin: *Maybe I should tell her in a case like this that's not a good thing*.
The rest of the night passed with the teenagers talking and drinking, trying to avoid talking about their past as it seamed to be a touchy subject for all present.
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Asuka was more than slightly drunk after drinking at least half the bottle of vodka herself. Asuka was laughing, joking and making a fool of herself, Shinji was hoping she wouldn't remember what happened other wise she'd go crazy and probably kills any one who was their to see her.
Shinji: It's getting late I think we better go. Misato will probably kill us when she sees Asuka.
Martin: Oops, sorry I forgot you lived with a guardian. If I remembered I wouldn't of let you guys drink cause you'd get in trouble.
Shinji: It's okay if Misato's home she'll probably be drunk herself ha-ha.
Asuka: I don't want to go yet! I'm having fun.
Asuka sluggishly said with her head face down on the table.
Martin: Ermm Maybe I should call you guys a cab.
Asuka: I don't need a stinking cab! Come on Shinji let's show him the power of the great Asuka!
Asuka stood to leave but stumbled, quickly Shinji managed to catch her.
Martin: Are you sure?
With out a word Asuka straightened herself and headed to the door.
Shinji: Ermm well thank you it was fun. See you at school.
Shinji followed Asuka and the two were gone. Martin looked too Rei who still had a bit of pink on her face. Martin didn't know weather it was from the small bit for vodka she drunk or the embarrassment from Asuka. If it was any one else Martin thought they would have died from all the embarrassing questions and statements but Rei just seamed to ignore it. He knew he was embarrassed when Asuka saw the picture of him and Mandy and accused them of being a couple.
Martin: Rei will you be okay getting home?
Rei: Yes.
Rei stands to leave but Martin stops her.
Martin: let me walk you home I wouldn't feel right knowing any one is walking the streets on their own so late at night.
Rei: There is no need.
Martin holds up his hand as he grabs his jacket.
Martin: No arguments I'm taking you home.
After he got his coat both Martin and Rei left.
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Asuka stumbled into Shinji for the ninth time as they walked home. Shinji really wished they had taken a taxi as Asuka had resorted to leaning on him. He wouldn't of minded really, except she kept grabbing him in the most awkward of places and showing her ample breasts which was having the effect it would have on any teenaged boy loaded with hormones.
Shinji: Maybe we should have taken the taxi Asuka.
Asuka: I don't need any stinking taxi. Besides...I wanted.... to walk with you...
Shinji almost dropped Asuka in shock, did she just really say what he thought she said. He shook it from his head.
Shinji: *it's just the alcohol talking not Asuka*
He continued as Asuka sang a song in German. Occasionally he'd hear his name and guessed she was just insulting him.
It took a little longer than usual for Shinji and Asuka to make it home for obvious reasons, luckily Misato was nowhere to be found. Asuka was almost falling asleep standing up as they headed to her room.
He sat Asuka on the mattress and was about to leave when he hears Asuka speak.
Asuka: Shinji...don't leave yet come here.
Shinji's knees nearly gave way beneath him as he froze in his tracks. He turned back to Asuka, who was patting the bed softly next to her. Slowly and shakily he sat.
Asuka: Kiss me.
Shinji: WHAT!
Shinji nearly fell of Asukas bed as she inched closer to him.
Asuka: I want a good night kiss.
Shinji: Asuka, you-your drunk.
Asuka: No I'm not, now kiss me.
Slowly Asuka's head came towards Shinji's. The young pilot was fighting with him self over what to do. He wanted to kiss her but he also knew she was drunk and if she remembered what happened he might as well reserve a place at the morgue.... his hormones won and he prepared himself for the kiss. What he got was completely different he felt a weight fall on his shoulder and when he opened his eyes he saw Asuka sleeping soundly on his shoulder.
Shinji: *Phew I don't know if I'm relieved or disappointed*
Shinji lightly lay Asuka down and then walked to the door but stoped before closing it.
Shinji: Good night Asuka pleasant dreams.
And then he left, closing the door silently behind him and then heading to his own room.
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Martin had just left Rei's place and was heading home. He was shocked at the state of Rei's apartment. How any one could live in such a place he didn't know but he brushed it off as none of his business, people live how they want and it wasn't his right to judge how they live.
The night was windy and the cold was nipped at his face but he didn't notice much as he was concentrating on the fun time he had just experienced with his three co-pilots. He remembered how Asuka had said he and the "girl in the photo" were a couple and how it had taken ages to convince her other wise.
Martin: *It was fun back then with Mandy I wonder how she's doing. She's probably mad at me for leaving like I did that's why she hasn't wrote...Maybe she's waiting for me to write first...Should I?...Ye I can't just lose contact with her after being with her so long. I'll write her a letter when I get home. I might write Ian one too, see how he's doing.*
And so Martin continued home smiling as he thought of friends old and new.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- WAHH! more author blag! help! lol
Well I hope you liked this chapter I tried to get in some character development into this chapter. I hope that the Asuka getting drunk thing wasn't too bad (please don't kill me ^^; )
Well I havn't realy got much to say this time guys. Thanks for reading be- bye!
All flames names and blames goto ryouji_kaji_uk@hotmail.com
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Asuka had finally let go of Shinji and both teenagers now walked down the streets of Tokyo 3. The sky was an orangey, red as the sun had begun to set and the streets were mostly clear of people. Since the Angels started attacking less and less people were going out, in fear of an attack.
Shinji: It seams to be getting darker earlier these days.
Shinji stated looking out on the beautiful sunset that he could see in the gaps of the buildings. His red head companion didn't reply, lost in her own thoughts.
Shinji: I've got an idea! Why don't we go get a present for Martin? It's a little while before the stores close.
Asuka humphed and glared at Shinji.
Asuka: Why the hell should we get him a present?
Shinji: well...erm...he-he did invite us around and-and it would be nice to say thanks.
The young boy shrunk into the collar of his shirt under Asuka's glair.
Asuka: Fine! Do what you want but I'm not paying for it.
Shinji: huh? Ermm sure...*She actually agreed with me? Well soughta' but still. What's going on with her?*
Shinji quickly shakes his head bring him back to the real world.
Shinji: I guess we better hurry up. We've got a few minutes before we have to be at his apartment.
So the two teenagers went on their way.
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The time reached seven o'clock and on that exact moment Ayanami Rei pressed the doorbell to Perish Martin's apartment...no answer. After waiting a while Rei turned to leave just as the elevator doors at the end of the corridor opened and a panting Martin with several carrier bags falls through the doors. Quickly picking himself up he found himself under the gaze of the red-eyed girl.
Martin: Oh, Rei, hi.... ermm you're a little early aren't you?
Rei: The appointed time of the gathering was seven o'clock, was it not?
Martin: Ye...
Rei: Then I am on time.
Martin: What?
Martin shifted one of the bags to his right hand and looked at his wristwatch.
Martin: But-But this says it's six forty-five...
He put the watch to his ear, shaking it hoping to hear some sign of life from the silent peace of machinery.
Martin: Damn, it's dead!
Fishing into his pocket he pulled out a key card and continued down the corridor, Rei following silently behind.
Martin: Sorry about that Rei.
She remained silent as Martin unlocked the door to his apartment and with an ear-piercing squeak it opened. Rei seams as if she didn't notice or care and so Martin and Rei entered the little apartment closing the door behind them.
Martin: Rei I know this may seam a little rude but could you help me sought out the food and drink, it doesn't look like the others are here yet and with my stupid watch I haven't had time to set every thing up.
Rei: Very well. What is it you wish me to do?
Martin: Just put the stuff in these bags on the table, that's all.
Martin puts the bags on a small coffee table and heads out of the room.
Martin: I'm just gonna get some oil for that door again.
Once the sixth child was out of the room Rei silently walked over to the table and began her allotted task. Nearly finished emptying the bags Rei notices a picture frame laying face down on the floor. Picking it up she discovered it was a picture of Martin and a young girl with long brown hair and green eyes. Both were smiling and pulling odd faces at the camera.
Looking at the picture Rei began to get a strange feeling, she felt warm and soft inside but also she felt cold like something was missing inside of her. She almost felt happy seeing the two young people in the picture enjoying their selves but she felt painfully hollow too.
Rei: *What...What is this strange feeling inside of me? I do not understand, is this loneliness? But I have never felt it before, why now?*
Not able to understand these surfacing feelings she suppressed them and places the picture on the table, along with the food and drink she just unpacked.
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Asuka: You're an idiot you know that?
Shinji: I said I was sorry.
Shinji and Asuka exit the lift on Martin's floor.
Asuka: Well now we're late!
Shinji: It wasn't my fault, I didn't know what to get him.
Asuka: Oh and it wasn't your fault you embarrassed both of us in the store? Do you know how it feels having ten people behind you glaring, while the guy your with fish's around his cloths trying to find money for something he spent 10 minutes to decide on getting in the first place?
Shinji: I thought I had enough money with me.
Asuka: If it weren't for me you'd still be looking in the bottom of your shoe for lose change. You should be grateful.
The arguing teens finally came to the door of Martin's apartment and without another word Shinji rang the doorbell a couple of second later Martin was at the door.
Martin: Shinji, you came, great!
Then Martin saw the firey red head to the right of Shinji, still smiling his eyebrow twitched.
Martin: Asuka, I didn't expect you to come. Well please come in, the both of you.
Stepping to the side they both enter, Asuka only snorted at Martin as she went.
Martin: *gerr...*Sigh*...women. As the old saying goes can't live with them can't get a migraine with out 'em*
Martin closed the door and showed his guest to the small living room where Rei was sitting patiently.
Martin: Please take a seat and help yourself to any of the food and drink you want.
After his two new guests made their selves comfortable Martin did so too.
Shinji: Oh ye I almost forgot...here.
Shinji put his hand in his pocket and took out a small package. He handed it over to Martin with a slight bow.
Shinji: T-thank you for having us.
Martin: Oh man, you didn't need to get me a present but thank you.
Martin opened the package and inside was a little key chain with "The best of luck in Tokyo 3" painted in gold and a picture of Sachiel on the back. With a quite giggle Martin clipped it onto his trousers belt loop.
Martin: I don't have any keys so I'll leave it there for now.
He rose and gave them an overly exaggerated bow.
Martin: I humbly except your great gift. Now please enjoy thie hospitality and eat.
While sitting he gestured to the array of readymade sandwiches, sweats, drinks and other junk foods. After a few seconds the children dug in to the treats on offer, only Rei however, did not.
Martin: *chew, chew, swallow* Rei...Why don't you eat something? Don't you like any of these?
Rei: I have already eaten and I do not eat such things.
Her delicate hand pointed to one of the chocolate bars on the table, Martin almost fainted.
Martin: What?! You don't eat sweats? Haha you're kidding right?
Rei: I do not "kid".
Seeing an opportunity to take a dig at Rei, Asuka pitched in, still chomping down a ham sandwich.
Asuka: Ye she never does anything, doesn't smile, doesn't laugh, all she does is follow orders like a doll.
Rei: I am not a doll.
Asuka: Ye right, you'd probably kill yourself if you were ordered to.
Rei:...
Martin: Please I wanted to get to know all of you, not watch you girl's fight.
Both Rei and Asuka went silent and Martin let out a sigh of relief.
Martin: That's better. So lets see were should I start? Ermm...Ah! What's every one's full name?
Asuka: Why do you want to know that? Didn't you look at our files?
Martin shrugged and smiled at the question.
Martin: I did but I thought it would be a good question to get the ball rolling. Okay I'll go first my full name is Perish, Martin Leon. Leon was my dad's first name, and you?
Martin nods towards Asuka. Standing, she dramatically announced her identity.
Asuka: I already told you my name but just for the sake of it my full name is the great Soryou, Asuka Langley and don't you forget it!
Martin looks to Shinji who quickly finishes his drink before answering.
Shinji: My name is Ikari, Shinji.
Martin: Just that? No middle name?
Shinji: Ermm no, I don't have one of those.
Martin: Okay. Rei what about you?
Rei: My name is Ayanami, Rei.
Martin: All cool names. I think I know where every one's from Rei and Shinji are from right here in Japan and Asuka is from Germany right?
Rei: Correct.
Asuka: Just curious Sixth Child but what about your family? I asked on the journey here but you...ignored me...
Asuka looked ready to bite Martin's head off just at the memory of his arrogance.
Martin: Ermm well sorry about that hehe it's just not a subject I'm comfortable with. I will tell you that my dad did work for the Navy, he was actually on one of the ships escorting Eva Unit-02.
Shinji: And what does he do now? Is he still in the Navy?
Martin's expression turned grim and he stole a quick glair at Asuka.
Martin: No...He died on that very day the Angel attacked the fleet that was transporting Unit-02.
Martin remembers watching the video report and how Unit-02 flipped through the air and landed on the ship his farther was on and at the last minute jumping off leaving the ship, it's occupants and his farther to face the assault of the angel, alone.
The room temperature seamed to drop into a deadly cold at that moment but then Martin laughed as he snapped out of his memory.
Martin: But I guess it wasn't your fault you were doing your job and he was doing his. That's just how it goes I guess. I know what will solve this gloomy moment, just wait here a second.
Rei, Shinji and Asuka watched as Martin stood and left the room, coming back a short while later with a bottle in his hands.
Martin: Haha vodka always does the trick.
Shinji choked or his drink of Cola as Martin lay the bottle on the table.
Martin: What's wrong?
Shinji: We can't drink that we're only fourteen.
Martin seamed confused at Shinji's reluctants to drink.
Martin: Why? In England we drink under age not many people seam to care, except old ladies. Besides it's only illegal to "buy" alcohol under age not drink it. Isn't it the same here?
Asuka grabs the bottle and unscrews the lid ready to drink it straight from the bottle.
Asuka: Don't worry. Shinji's just a little boy, he's too scared to drink.
Shinji: I am not!
Asuka: Prove it!
Shinji: Fine!
Shinji grabbed the bottle from Asuka's hand and took a giant drink straight from the bottle.
Martin: Ermm I wouldn't do that...
But it was too late; He'd already gulped a mouthful.
Shinji: Gagghh! Water! It burns *Cough! Cough!*
Shinji jumped up and ran into the nearby Kitchen desperate for a cold drink to extinguish the fire from the vodka. Asuka and Martin were both rolling around the floor in laughter.
Martin: HAHAHAHA I tried to warn you HAHAHAHA I can't even drink it straight from the bottle and I've drunk since I found my dads stash HAHAHAHA!
A few minutes later and Shinji was back, taking his seat once again in- between Rei and Asuka.
Martin: Here.
Martin picked up a can of Cola, a cup and the bottle of vodka.
Martin: It's best to mix it with something else to ease the taste.
Poring the contents of the can into the cup and a bit of vodka he handed it to Shinji. A little cautious after the first try he gingerly took a sip, spluttering a bit at first.
Martin: Better?
Shinji: I can still taste it but it's better this time.
Nodding Martin pored out three more vodka and Cola's for himself, Asuka and Rei. Asuka quickly gulping hers back, while Rei just stared at the cup.
Asuka: Come on wonder girl! Drink it!
Rei: I do not wish too.
Asuka: Do you always have to be such a doll? Just drink it.
Rei: Why should I drink it, when it is obvious from Pilot Ikari's earlier reaction, that it tastes very unpleasant?
Asuka: Because it's fun.
Rei: How can this be "fun"?
Martin: Rei it really doesn't taste that bad in cola, try a little.
Rei: I do not think the commander would approve I or any of the other pilot's drinking this.
Asuka slammed her nearly empty cup on the table.
Asuka: There she goes again, the commanders little doll.
Rei: I am not a doll.
Asuka: Then prove it, take a drink even Shinji can do it.
She pointed to a slightly red faced Shinji still drinking down his first glass of vodka and Cola.
Martin: *Man, he looks tipsy already, must be a lightweight*
Rei looked at Shinji, then the cup, then Asuka, then once again Shinji and finally the cup.
Rei: *I...I am not a doll*
Shaking, Rei's white hand reached for the cup and brought it too her lips.
Rei: *Not a doll*
And so she sipped from the cup feeling the slightly burning sensation pass her tongue and throat.
Rei: *hick*
Rei quickly placed the cup on the table, as her face turned red.
Rei: I...I do not wish to drink any more.
Asuka: Chicken.
Just then a hand took Rei's cup from the table.
Martin: It's okay Rei, if you really don't want to it's not our place to force you.
Martin pored her a normal Cola and handed it to her.
Asuka: I still think she's chicken.
Martin: Well I guess that's an upgrade from a doll then.
Asuka glared at Martin quickly making him shut up. Shinji finished his cup and put it on the table.
Shinji: I don't think I should drink any more either.
Martin: Well you're not as much of a lightweight as I thought if you know when to quite. How about you Asuka? Do you know when to quite?
Asuka: I never quite!
Martin smiled at Asuka as she grabbed the vodka and pored herself another glass.
Martin: *Maybe I should tell her in a case like this that's not a good thing*.
The rest of the night passed with the teenagers talking and drinking, trying to avoid talking about their past as it seamed to be a touchy subject for all present.
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Asuka was more than slightly drunk after drinking at least half the bottle of vodka herself. Asuka was laughing, joking and making a fool of herself, Shinji was hoping she wouldn't remember what happened other wise she'd go crazy and probably kills any one who was their to see her.
Shinji: It's getting late I think we better go. Misato will probably kill us when she sees Asuka.
Martin: Oops, sorry I forgot you lived with a guardian. If I remembered I wouldn't of let you guys drink cause you'd get in trouble.
Shinji: It's okay if Misato's home she'll probably be drunk herself ha-ha.
Asuka: I don't want to go yet! I'm having fun.
Asuka sluggishly said with her head face down on the table.
Martin: Ermm Maybe I should call you guys a cab.
Asuka: I don't need a stinking cab! Come on Shinji let's show him the power of the great Asuka!
Asuka stood to leave but stumbled, quickly Shinji managed to catch her.
Martin: Are you sure?
With out a word Asuka straightened herself and headed to the door.
Shinji: Ermm well thank you it was fun. See you at school.
Shinji followed Asuka and the two were gone. Martin looked too Rei who still had a bit of pink on her face. Martin didn't know weather it was from the small bit for vodka she drunk or the embarrassment from Asuka. If it was any one else Martin thought they would have died from all the embarrassing questions and statements but Rei just seamed to ignore it. He knew he was embarrassed when Asuka saw the picture of him and Mandy and accused them of being a couple.
Martin: Rei will you be okay getting home?
Rei: Yes.
Rei stands to leave but Martin stops her.
Martin: let me walk you home I wouldn't feel right knowing any one is walking the streets on their own so late at night.
Rei: There is no need.
Martin holds up his hand as he grabs his jacket.
Martin: No arguments I'm taking you home.
After he got his coat both Martin and Rei left.
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Asuka stumbled into Shinji for the ninth time as they walked home. Shinji really wished they had taken a taxi as Asuka had resorted to leaning on him. He wouldn't of minded really, except she kept grabbing him in the most awkward of places and showing her ample breasts which was having the effect it would have on any teenaged boy loaded with hormones.
Shinji: Maybe we should have taken the taxi Asuka.
Asuka: I don't need any stinking taxi. Besides...I wanted.... to walk with you...
Shinji almost dropped Asuka in shock, did she just really say what he thought she said. He shook it from his head.
Shinji: *it's just the alcohol talking not Asuka*
He continued as Asuka sang a song in German. Occasionally he'd hear his name and guessed she was just insulting him.
It took a little longer than usual for Shinji and Asuka to make it home for obvious reasons, luckily Misato was nowhere to be found. Asuka was almost falling asleep standing up as they headed to her room.
He sat Asuka on the mattress and was about to leave when he hears Asuka speak.
Asuka: Shinji...don't leave yet come here.
Shinji's knees nearly gave way beneath him as he froze in his tracks. He turned back to Asuka, who was patting the bed softly next to her. Slowly and shakily he sat.
Asuka: Kiss me.
Shinji: WHAT!
Shinji nearly fell of Asukas bed as she inched closer to him.
Asuka: I want a good night kiss.
Shinji: Asuka, you-your drunk.
Asuka: No I'm not, now kiss me.
Slowly Asuka's head came towards Shinji's. The young pilot was fighting with him self over what to do. He wanted to kiss her but he also knew she was drunk and if she remembered what happened he might as well reserve a place at the morgue.... his hormones won and he prepared himself for the kiss. What he got was completely different he felt a weight fall on his shoulder and when he opened his eyes he saw Asuka sleeping soundly on his shoulder.
Shinji: *Phew I don't know if I'm relieved or disappointed*
Shinji lightly lay Asuka down and then walked to the door but stoped before closing it.
Shinji: Good night Asuka pleasant dreams.
And then he left, closing the door silently behind him and then heading to his own room.
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Martin had just left Rei's place and was heading home. He was shocked at the state of Rei's apartment. How any one could live in such a place he didn't know but he brushed it off as none of his business, people live how they want and it wasn't his right to judge how they live.
The night was windy and the cold was nipped at his face but he didn't notice much as he was concentrating on the fun time he had just experienced with his three co-pilots. He remembered how Asuka had said he and the "girl in the photo" were a couple and how it had taken ages to convince her other wise.
Martin: *It was fun back then with Mandy I wonder how she's doing. She's probably mad at me for leaving like I did that's why she hasn't wrote...Maybe she's waiting for me to write first...Should I?...Ye I can't just lose contact with her after being with her so long. I'll write her a letter when I get home. I might write Ian one too, see how he's doing.*
And so Martin continued home smiling as he thought of friends old and new.
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Well I hope you liked this chapter I tried to get in some character development into this chapter. I hope that the Asuka getting drunk thing wasn't too bad (please don't kill me ^^; )
Well I havn't realy got much to say this time guys. Thanks for reading be- bye!
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