Chapter 18
One Last Good-Bye
7 years later
All hell has broken lose. The core of Unit 04 has been attached to a terminal linking it with Yggdrasil. Peorth, Urd, and several other goddesses have been working hard, trying to release those held by Eva. Now they watched in horror as an attempt was going out of control.
"IT'S NOT WORKING!!" shouted Peorth. "CUT THE POWER!!"
"TO LATE!!" replied Urd, "WE'RE PAST THE FAIL SAFE!!"
"EVERYBODY OUT NOW!!" ordered Peorth. The other goddesses scrambled out of the chamber, leaving only Urd and Peorth. Urd continued to work. Peorth grabbed her arm. "Come on! We have to leave!"
"No, I'm not giving up on her!" shouted Urd. Urd threw Peorth back, and returned to her terminal. Peorth got up and joined Urd at the terminal. Urd looked at Peorth.
"What do you think your doing?"
Peorth gave a small smile. "I think we should boost the signal here, it might cancel out the feedback." Urd smiled.
"Thanks Peorth."
The chamber began to shudder as the core glowed a bright cherry red.
"Urd..?"
"This could be bad........"
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Gods and Goddesses wondered the streets of Heaven. Also walking these streets were those mortals who had departed the earth. A deep rumble made everyone stop and look about. A loud explosion and fireball blew out of an area of the Yggdrasil control facility. Everyone watched as the flames went out in a few seconds. Then they continued on as if nothing had happened.
In his Office, Kami-sama sighed, "Urd what did you do now?"
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Inside the smoking remains of the chamber, a piece of ceiling moves, revealing a very irate Peorth.
'cough cough' "So this would be the day, hmmm? 'We have it now. We can do it', hmmm?"
From behind the terminal, Urd appears
'cough' "Shut up Flower Girl! Its not my fault!"
'cough' "Urd we blew up the room.... AGAIN!"
"So we rebuild it....so what."
"URD! THIS IS THE 8th TIME!!!"
"WELL I DON'T SEE Y......"
thump.
"What was that?"
"What was what?"
thump thump
"There it is again."
"Ok, I heard it. What is it." asked Peorth.
Urd and Peorth looked around the chamber. Both of their eyes came to rest on the core.
Thump
"It's the core!"
The core began to vibrate and glow a brilliant yellow. A cloud started to come out of it. Urd and Peorth stepped back as the cloud began to form a shape, the shape of an Angel. One that had not bee seen in 17 years.
"Blessed Bell!" Urd said quietly. A giant grin began to appear on her face. She looked at Peorth, whose faced mirrored hers.
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3 Days later
"Where the hell is she!" shouted Asuka. "She said she'd be here!"
Rei and Hikari tried to calm her down.
"Easy Asuka," said Rei. "She's been busy ever since she graduated from school."
"But she promised! It's my wedding after all!"
"Look Asuka," said Hikari, "Megumi said she'd be here, Misato said she'd be here, Skuld she'd be here, Have you known Sayoko to break a promise yet?"
Asuka looked down at the ground, "Well no..."
"Exactly, Don't worry She'll get here."
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"Grandfather, you wished to see me."
"Yes, Sayoko. You are going to the wedding of Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley Sohryu are you not?"
"Yes Grandfather, I am to be a brides maid. And I seem to be running late."
"Then I will not hold you any longer. Go and complete that wish, and I will see you on the surface."
"Grandfather?"
Kami-sama gave her a big smile. "I don't get out much. Besides, I have a rather interesting gift for them.
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"I still can't believe your doing this." said Kensuke.
Shinji looked over at Touji, "I think I'm changing my mind."
"About the wedding?!" Touji looked at Shinji in horror, "Asuka would kill you if you...."
"NO not that." Shinji point to Kensuke, "Asking him to be here."
"Is that anyway to treat one of your friends?!" asked Kensuke. "Just because I don't like her doesn't mean I won't be here for my friends wedding day." He slapped Shinji on his back. "Who'd have thought you and the demon would finally tie the knot?"
Shinji and Touji gave Kensuke the look. Kensuke realized he had said the D-word. He began to back away.
"Now guys, I didn't mean to call her the demon. I...." WHACK!!
"Ow!" Kensuke turned to see Skuld standing behind him with what looked like a hammer.
"No more Demon comments." said Skuld. "Now go video tape."
Kensuke saluted. "Yes Ma'am." He ran to toward the camera equipment rather quickly.
Touji and Shinji gave Skuld a grin. "Thanks Auntie." they said together. Skuld gave them a look.
"I told you to stop that!" she held her hammer in a threatening manner.
"Yes Skuld." said Shinji. "What is that anyway?"
Skuld flipped the hammer behind her back where it disappeared. "Its my old debugging hammer. I used it to whack bugs."
"Must have been some bugs." muttered Touji.
"Oh they were. I'd better go. Kaji needs some help keeping Misato away from the beer." Skuld quickly moved toward the entrance to the church.
"Where did Misato get beer?" asked Touji.
"I have no idea." replied Shinji.
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Skuld sat with Misato, Kaji, Megumi, and Mara just outside of the church. Kaji glanced over at Mara.
"Remind me again why you're here?"
Mara shrugged. "Urd asked me to come. Besides, I wanted to come."
Skuld glared at Mara, "No pranks?"
Mara held up her hands, " No pranks. Replacing the beer with vinegar was my last prank."
Misato glared at Mara. "You did that!" Mara took a few steps back.
"Hey, I'm only doing my job!" Mara began to move back quicker as Misato had gotten up and began to approach her. "KAJI! Control your wife!!"
Kaji just smiled. "Even I know you don't touch Misato's beer."
Mara turned and began to run when she collided with someone. Mara took a quick glance to see who she had hit, before looking back at Misato.
"SAYOKO!! Help me Misato's gone......" Mara voice trailed off. 'That wasn't Sayoko!'
She looked at Skuld wide eyed. Skuld was not looking at her though, She and Megumi were looking at the person Mara had run into and a man who was behind her. Mara slowly turned around and faced the person again. Red demon eyes met blue eyes.
"It....can't be......" Mara said quietly. Misato and Kaji walked over.
"What's the matter?" they then took a good look at the person across from Mara. She had long hair, of a lighter color then Sayoko's. But she had the same blue eyes and facial markings. The man was in his late 20s and had dark hair. Skuld stepped forward, her face still one of shock. The woman gave her a smile.
"Hey Skuld."
Skuld couldn't stand it anymore
"ONEE-SAMA!!! (means 'Honored Big Sister')" Skuld flew at the woman toppling her over. Skuld cried freely as she hugged the woman. The man smiled as he looked at Megumi. She couldn't stand it anymore either.
"K!"
Misato was still confused. "Who are you people?"
"That is Keiichi Morisato, and the one being smothered by Skuld is Belldandy, Goddess 1st Class Type 2 Unlimited." said another man stepping forward. "Hello Kaji, Misato, Mara. It's been awhile."
Kaji smiled, "Hello Kami-sama. What brings you here?"
Kami-sama motioned towards Belldandy and Keiichi. "I was bringing them back. Also, I wanted to meet these pilots that have become such good friends of my Granddaughter."
Misato smiled, "I'm sure that can be arranged, though things are a bit busy right now."
"Ah Yes, the wedding." Kami-sama smiled, "Do you think they'd object to an early wedding gift?" He motioned for a person behind him to come forward.
"No I don't think they'd....." Misato was unable to finish her sentence as the person came in to view.
"Oh my...."
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"...Gott!! Where is she!!" shouted Asuka again. She continued to storm about the dressing room. Rei and Hikari looked at each other.
"If she doesn't get here soon.." said Hikari quietly.
"Asuka's going to take it out on us" said Rei. "I should have brought my mace."
"I think you'd need something stronger."
It was then that the mirror began to glow. Sayoko quickly popped out of it in her Goddess robes.
"Sorry I'm late." Sayoko said out of breathe. "This guy in Texas just couldn't make up his mind what he wanted for his wish."
"What did he wish for?" asked Hikari.
"Someone called Chii." Sayoko shrugged. "I don't know who it is. I do know that I have got to talk to the higher ups about checking to see what the person is doing before someone comes...."Sayoko began to shudder.
"Why?" asked Rei.
"He wasn't wearing any pants...."
"Enough!! Get ready!!" shouted Asuka.
Sayoko concentrated. He clothes glowed for a second. When the glow went away, Sayoko was standing in front of them in her Bridesmaid outfit.
"I'm ready."
Asuka stared at Sayoko. "I wish I could do that. That would make this so much easier."
A knock at the door interrupted them. Misato entered followed by a very happy Skuld.
"Are you ready Asuka?"
"Of course!" replied Asuka. Sayoko wasn't paying attention to the conversation. She was too busy staring at her Aunt. Skuld had a huge grin on her face and her aura was overflowing with joy.
"What is going on Auntie?" asked Sayoko. Skuld only let her smile get bigger. She opened the door wider revealing Belldandy and Keiichi. Sayoko stared in shock for a few seconds, before running into her parent's arms.
"MOMMA!! POPPA!!!" she cried.
Misato and Skuld stood back and watched the family reunion. Rei watched with a smile, while Hikari fought to stop from crying.
"It's so wonderful!!" she said.
Asuka felt happy for her friend, but she was confused. The last time she had seen Belldandy was in Unit 04.
'How did she....' Asuka felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Skuld standing next to her.
"Come with me." She said quietly.
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Skuld led Asuka to another room inside the church. Inside, Asuka came face to face with Shinji and Urd. Asuka shrieked.
"NO!! ITS BAD LUCK TO SEE THE BRIDE BEFORE THE WEDDING!!"
"Now, now. That's just a superstition." Came a male voice from behind her. Asuka turned to see a man standing behind her. She was about to ask who it was, when both Urd and Skuld bowed to him.
"Father." They both said quietly.
Asuka's and Shinji's eyes widened. "Kami-sama!" they both exclaimed.
"Yes." He said with a smile.
"What brings you here sir?" asked Shinji nervously.
"I came to see what type of people my granddaughters friends are. And I see that she chose well."
Asuka and Shinji both felt slightly lightheaded from the compliment.
"I know it is your wedding day, so I won't keep you long. You probably wondered what happened to Unit 01 and the core to Unit 04. Well, they were taken to the heavens."
Shinji and Asuka stared at Kami-sama in shock.
"We knew who was inside, so I set my people work to bring them out."
"Did Sayoko know?" asked Asuka
"No, neither she nor Skuld knew about this. 3 days ago, Belldandy and Keiichi were pulled out. A day later," Kami-sama brought in a person from outside, "we pulled out Yui Ikari."
"MOTHER!!" shouted Shinji. He flew into his mother's arms, crying freely."
"Shinji" replied Yui, tears in her eyes.
Asuka sat quietly. She was happy for Shinji, but now a part of her longed for her mother. She looked to Kami-sama. Kami-sama placed his hand on her shoulder.
"I am sorry. We did try to bring your mother back, as she was in Unit 02. But, the way she was taken was different. Because her body remained after the accident and was not taken, there was nothing we could do. I can tell you that she is up in heaven right now, watching you this day, and she is very proud of you." Asuka's eyes filled with tears. She grabbed Kami-sama in a hug.
"Thank-you." She said quietly.
Kami-sama returned the hug then stood up. "All right now. Let's get this wedding going.
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Shinji stood up at the alter waiting, next to him stood Touji and Kensuke. Shinji turned and looked over the assembled crowd. Ritsuko sat next to Maya, Aoba, and Hyuga. Ritsuko had retired from the UN, wishing to have nothing to do with attempts to restore the MP Evas. Maya still worked with the UN, as did Aoba and Hyuga, But they also refused to work on the Evas. Fuyutsuki sat next to Yui Ikari. He had retired within a year of the failed 3rd Impact and had returned to the life of a professor. He know talked happily to Yui. Misato sat next to Yui. She was now the Commander in charge of the Tokyo-2 branch of the UN, and had been for the last year. 2 years after the failed 3rd Impact, she and Kaji finally got married. Rei sat beside Misato. She had long since adjusted to being human, and even had been dating a few people after much prodding by Asuka and Sayoko. She still lived with Misato, but upon Yui's return, Yui had asked if she would like to move in with her, since she was technically her daughter. Rei accepted. In another area, Skuld, Belldandy, Keiichi, Urd, Megumi, and Mara sat together. Skuld had not let Belldandy or Keiichi out of her sight since she had left Kami-sama after returning Yui. It had already been decided that Belldandy and Keiichi would move in with Skuld and Sayoko at the apartment. Urd remained in heaven as she was needed at Yggdrasil. She had finally been promoted to 1st Class Goddess. Her first task upon return: to fix the room that she and Peorth blew up. Megumi had been around a lot. Whenever Misato had to leave for several days, Megumi would come over to keep them company. She had started to look at the pilots as her own nieces and nephews. Now she seemed to be firmly attached to Keiichi. Shinji stared at Mara rather intently. He knew from asking around that his father was taken by a demon. Everytime he asked her, Mara denied all knowledge of it, but he could tell she was hiding something. He had finally stopped asking her after a talk with Sayoko. Shinji turned his attention to the aisle as the music stared. Sayoko came first. Shinji noted she seemed very happy since her mother's return. After seeing the 2 together, he could see a lot of similarities in their personalities. Sayoko, however, seemed to be a bit harsher in her language. Shinji just could not picture Belldandy swearing.
'Must have been Skuld's influence.' He thought with a smile. His smile faded as Skuld gave him a dirty look, as did Sayoko.
'Sorry.' He thought quickly. That seemed to satisfy Sayoko, but Skuld continued to glare until Belldandy placed a hand on her arm.
Next up the aisle was Hikari, the Maid of Honor. She had stayed with Touji through his rehabilitation, which had taken 3 years. Although you'd never know it, Touji had 2 cybernetic limbs. They looked so real, that Shinji had forgotten which limbs were the ones lost. After Shinji had proposed to Asuka, Touji had received a lot of flak from Kensuke about why he hadn't asked Hikari yet. Touji finally revealed to Shinji and Rei that he did plan to ask her, on the next valentine's day.
Finally the wedding march began. Everyone stood up as the bride entered. Asuka looked beautiful in her dress. She, Hikari and Sayoko had gone all over Japan looking for it. Shinji suspected that they might have left Japan and searched all over the planet if they had wanted to. Walking her down the aisle was Kaji. The scruffy looking man had actually shaven for this day. Kaji walked her up to the alter and passed her over to Shinji. Then they turned and faced the priest. They almost fainted in shock when the priest turned around. It was Kami-sama. Misato glanced over at the Goddesses to seem them looking surprised. Even Sayoko looked shocked. They recovered quickly as the ceremony began. The ceremony went on until it finally came to the, well in Belldandy's mind' the best part.
"Do you Shinji Ikari, take this woman to be your wife?"
Shinji looked straight into Asuka's eyes. "I do."
"And do you, Asuka Langley Sohryu, take this man to be your Husband?"
"I do."
"Then by the power invested in me by the Government of Japan, and by Kami-sama (he said that with a grin) I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Both turned to each other and without hesitation, kissed. Everyone present began to clap with Misato hollering "ALRIGHT SHINJI-KUN!!!!"
As Shinji and Asuka turned to the audience, Kami-sama spoke. "May I be the first to present Shinji and Asuka Langley Ikari!"
Shinji and Asuka walked down to their assembled friends and family.
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A few hours later.
The reception had been only going for an hour, and already Misato was drunk. She was not alone. Misato stood singing by the band, with Megumi, Urd, and Mara as back up. Kaji sat at the bar with Keiichi and Kami-sama. While several empty glasses sat nearby, they remained sober.
"I see things haven't changed at all." said Keiichi quietly. Kami-sama downed another glass.
'sigh' "Urd was doing so well. No drinks in almost 6 years."
Kaji glanced at the singing drunks. "I wish Misato could go that long. I never realized how much that woman drinks."
Loud cheering caused them all to turn to the stage. Articles of clothing had begun to fly. All 3 immediately turned around.
"Oh God!...." mumbled Kaji.
"Leave me alone. One of them is my daughter."
"Hey! One of them is my sister!" said Keiichi.
"I think we should do something." said Kami-sama.
"Yes we should."
"BARTENDER!!" shouted Kaji. "Another round!"
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Skuld, Asuka, Belldandy, Sayoko, Hikari and Rei were all sitting together talking about weddings. Belldandy's wedding, Asuka's Wedding, and what Hikari's would be like. They were all having a good time until Shinji, Yui and Touji ran over.
"We have a problem." said Shinji quietly.
"What is it?" asked Asuka.
Touji immediately pointed towards the band. Asuka's eyes widened as did the others.
Belldandy began to pale, "Oh my!"
Sayoko had her head in her hands. "Of all the Aunts I have to get......"
Hikari and Rei just stared in shock. Skuld turned to Shinji.
"Where is Kami-sama?"
"He at the bar with Kaji and Keiichi."
Belldandy nodded. "Did Kami-sama say he was going to do anything?"
Shinji and Touji stared at the ground. "When I asked him he said of course he would do something. Then he ordered another round for him, Kaji and Keiichi."
Asuka had her head in her hands. "Its becoming a nightmare....." She then took a look around. "Where's Kensuke?"
Shinji just looked at her. "Guess."
"He's taping it isn't he?"
"Yep."
"I'm going to kill them......." Asuka stood up and began to head towards the drunks.
"Wait." said Sayoko. "I'll handle this." She got up and quietly moved towards the band. She quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Asuka looked at the others. "What is she going to do?" Her question was met by shrugs.
Seconds later a loud explosion occurred near the band. Shinji and Asuka ran to see what had happened. Arriving they stared at the scene. Having only lost a few articles of clothing, the singers were still dress, they did however look a bit scorched. The Band leader was in shock.
"I don't know what happened! One second they are singing, the next my speaker explodes!!"
It was then that Keiichi, Kaji and Kami-sama appeared. They walked over and picked up the appropriate person, though Kami-sama also picked up Mara, and walked them off to a back room to sleep off the booze. They then returned to the bar and began to drink again.
The rest of the reception went on without a hitch.
Later that night.
Sayoko watched as the plane carried Shinji and Asuka off towards their honeymoon.
"How do you think they'll do Mom?"
Belldandy pulled her daughter closer to her. "They have a bright future together, thanks to you."
Sayoko sighed and fell deeper into her mother's embrace. "I missed you Mom."
"I missed you too."
On the roof of the Terminal, Kami-sama, Urd and Skuld also watched the plane fly off.
"We'll have to keep an eye on them. Rei and Touji too."
"Why Father?"
Kami-sama turned and looked at them. "Because of the Evas. The Evas were clones of the 'Angels' and they piloted them." He turned and looked back at the plane. "Its possible they could develop powers."
Urd and Skuld stared at him. "Are you saying that they'll...."
"No, they won't be Angels, but they won't entirely be human either." Kami-sama turned and looked at them. "Watch them closely, but do not tell Sayoko."
"Yes Father."
Kami-sama turned back to the plane. 'I wonder what openings they could fill.'
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Ok...this should be the End. Unless more is requested.
18 Chapters (not including the prologue) and 18 Angels in the Eva series. Hmmm go fig.
I have no idea what my next one will be so until then, take care.
One Last Good-Bye
7 years later
All hell has broken lose. The core of Unit 04 has been attached to a terminal linking it with Yggdrasil. Peorth, Urd, and several other goddesses have been working hard, trying to release those held by Eva. Now they watched in horror as an attempt was going out of control.
"IT'S NOT WORKING!!" shouted Peorth. "CUT THE POWER!!"
"TO LATE!!" replied Urd, "WE'RE PAST THE FAIL SAFE!!"
"EVERYBODY OUT NOW!!" ordered Peorth. The other goddesses scrambled out of the chamber, leaving only Urd and Peorth. Urd continued to work. Peorth grabbed her arm. "Come on! We have to leave!"
"No, I'm not giving up on her!" shouted Urd. Urd threw Peorth back, and returned to her terminal. Peorth got up and joined Urd at the terminal. Urd looked at Peorth.
"What do you think your doing?"
Peorth gave a small smile. "I think we should boost the signal here, it might cancel out the feedback." Urd smiled.
"Thanks Peorth."
The chamber began to shudder as the core glowed a bright cherry red.
"Urd..?"
"This could be bad........"
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Gods and Goddesses wondered the streets of Heaven. Also walking these streets were those mortals who had departed the earth. A deep rumble made everyone stop and look about. A loud explosion and fireball blew out of an area of the Yggdrasil control facility. Everyone watched as the flames went out in a few seconds. Then they continued on as if nothing had happened.
In his Office, Kami-sama sighed, "Urd what did you do now?"
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Inside the smoking remains of the chamber, a piece of ceiling moves, revealing a very irate Peorth.
'cough cough' "So this would be the day, hmmm? 'We have it now. We can do it', hmmm?"
From behind the terminal, Urd appears
'cough' "Shut up Flower Girl! Its not my fault!"
'cough' "Urd we blew up the room.... AGAIN!"
"So we rebuild it....so what."
"URD! THIS IS THE 8th TIME!!!"
"WELL I DON'T SEE Y......"
thump.
"What was that?"
"What was what?"
thump thump
"There it is again."
"Ok, I heard it. What is it." asked Peorth.
Urd and Peorth looked around the chamber. Both of their eyes came to rest on the core.
Thump
"It's the core!"
The core began to vibrate and glow a brilliant yellow. A cloud started to come out of it. Urd and Peorth stepped back as the cloud began to form a shape, the shape of an Angel. One that had not bee seen in 17 years.
"Blessed Bell!" Urd said quietly. A giant grin began to appear on her face. She looked at Peorth, whose faced mirrored hers.
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3 Days later
"Where the hell is she!" shouted Asuka. "She said she'd be here!"
Rei and Hikari tried to calm her down.
"Easy Asuka," said Rei. "She's been busy ever since she graduated from school."
"But she promised! It's my wedding after all!"
"Look Asuka," said Hikari, "Megumi said she'd be here, Misato said she'd be here, Skuld she'd be here, Have you known Sayoko to break a promise yet?"
Asuka looked down at the ground, "Well no..."
"Exactly, Don't worry She'll get here."
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"Grandfather, you wished to see me."
"Yes, Sayoko. You are going to the wedding of Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley Sohryu are you not?"
"Yes Grandfather, I am to be a brides maid. And I seem to be running late."
"Then I will not hold you any longer. Go and complete that wish, and I will see you on the surface."
"Grandfather?"
Kami-sama gave her a big smile. "I don't get out much. Besides, I have a rather interesting gift for them.
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"I still can't believe your doing this." said Kensuke.
Shinji looked over at Touji, "I think I'm changing my mind."
"About the wedding?!" Touji looked at Shinji in horror, "Asuka would kill you if you...."
"NO not that." Shinji point to Kensuke, "Asking him to be here."
"Is that anyway to treat one of your friends?!" asked Kensuke. "Just because I don't like her doesn't mean I won't be here for my friends wedding day." He slapped Shinji on his back. "Who'd have thought you and the demon would finally tie the knot?"
Shinji and Touji gave Kensuke the look. Kensuke realized he had said the D-word. He began to back away.
"Now guys, I didn't mean to call her the demon. I...." WHACK!!
"Ow!" Kensuke turned to see Skuld standing behind him with what looked like a hammer.
"No more Demon comments." said Skuld. "Now go video tape."
Kensuke saluted. "Yes Ma'am." He ran to toward the camera equipment rather quickly.
Touji and Shinji gave Skuld a grin. "Thanks Auntie." they said together. Skuld gave them a look.
"I told you to stop that!" she held her hammer in a threatening manner.
"Yes Skuld." said Shinji. "What is that anyway?"
Skuld flipped the hammer behind her back where it disappeared. "Its my old debugging hammer. I used it to whack bugs."
"Must have been some bugs." muttered Touji.
"Oh they were. I'd better go. Kaji needs some help keeping Misato away from the beer." Skuld quickly moved toward the entrance to the church.
"Where did Misato get beer?" asked Touji.
"I have no idea." replied Shinji.
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Skuld sat with Misato, Kaji, Megumi, and Mara just outside of the church. Kaji glanced over at Mara.
"Remind me again why you're here?"
Mara shrugged. "Urd asked me to come. Besides, I wanted to come."
Skuld glared at Mara, "No pranks?"
Mara held up her hands, " No pranks. Replacing the beer with vinegar was my last prank."
Misato glared at Mara. "You did that!" Mara took a few steps back.
"Hey, I'm only doing my job!" Mara began to move back quicker as Misato had gotten up and began to approach her. "KAJI! Control your wife!!"
Kaji just smiled. "Even I know you don't touch Misato's beer."
Mara turned and began to run when she collided with someone. Mara took a quick glance to see who she had hit, before looking back at Misato.
"SAYOKO!! Help me Misato's gone......" Mara voice trailed off. 'That wasn't Sayoko!'
She looked at Skuld wide eyed. Skuld was not looking at her though, She and Megumi were looking at the person Mara had run into and a man who was behind her. Mara slowly turned around and faced the person again. Red demon eyes met blue eyes.
"It....can't be......" Mara said quietly. Misato and Kaji walked over.
"What's the matter?" they then took a good look at the person across from Mara. She had long hair, of a lighter color then Sayoko's. But she had the same blue eyes and facial markings. The man was in his late 20s and had dark hair. Skuld stepped forward, her face still one of shock. The woman gave her a smile.
"Hey Skuld."
Skuld couldn't stand it anymore
"ONEE-SAMA!!! (means 'Honored Big Sister')" Skuld flew at the woman toppling her over. Skuld cried freely as she hugged the woman. The man smiled as he looked at Megumi. She couldn't stand it anymore either.
"K!"
Misato was still confused. "Who are you people?"
"That is Keiichi Morisato, and the one being smothered by Skuld is Belldandy, Goddess 1st Class Type 2 Unlimited." said another man stepping forward. "Hello Kaji, Misato, Mara. It's been awhile."
Kaji smiled, "Hello Kami-sama. What brings you here?"
Kami-sama motioned towards Belldandy and Keiichi. "I was bringing them back. Also, I wanted to meet these pilots that have become such good friends of my Granddaughter."
Misato smiled, "I'm sure that can be arranged, though things are a bit busy right now."
"Ah Yes, the wedding." Kami-sama smiled, "Do you think they'd object to an early wedding gift?" He motioned for a person behind him to come forward.
"No I don't think they'd....." Misato was unable to finish her sentence as the person came in to view.
"Oh my...."
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"...Gott!! Where is she!!" shouted Asuka again. She continued to storm about the dressing room. Rei and Hikari looked at each other.
"If she doesn't get here soon.." said Hikari quietly.
"Asuka's going to take it out on us" said Rei. "I should have brought my mace."
"I think you'd need something stronger."
It was then that the mirror began to glow. Sayoko quickly popped out of it in her Goddess robes.
"Sorry I'm late." Sayoko said out of breathe. "This guy in Texas just couldn't make up his mind what he wanted for his wish."
"What did he wish for?" asked Hikari.
"Someone called Chii." Sayoko shrugged. "I don't know who it is. I do know that I have got to talk to the higher ups about checking to see what the person is doing before someone comes...."Sayoko began to shudder.
"Why?" asked Rei.
"He wasn't wearing any pants...."
"Enough!! Get ready!!" shouted Asuka.
Sayoko concentrated. He clothes glowed for a second. When the glow went away, Sayoko was standing in front of them in her Bridesmaid outfit.
"I'm ready."
Asuka stared at Sayoko. "I wish I could do that. That would make this so much easier."
A knock at the door interrupted them. Misato entered followed by a very happy Skuld.
"Are you ready Asuka?"
"Of course!" replied Asuka. Sayoko wasn't paying attention to the conversation. She was too busy staring at her Aunt. Skuld had a huge grin on her face and her aura was overflowing with joy.
"What is going on Auntie?" asked Sayoko. Skuld only let her smile get bigger. She opened the door wider revealing Belldandy and Keiichi. Sayoko stared in shock for a few seconds, before running into her parent's arms.
"MOMMA!! POPPA!!!" she cried.
Misato and Skuld stood back and watched the family reunion. Rei watched with a smile, while Hikari fought to stop from crying.
"It's so wonderful!!" she said.
Asuka felt happy for her friend, but she was confused. The last time she had seen Belldandy was in Unit 04.
'How did she....' Asuka felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see Skuld standing next to her.
"Come with me." She said quietly.
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Skuld led Asuka to another room inside the church. Inside, Asuka came face to face with Shinji and Urd. Asuka shrieked.
"NO!! ITS BAD LUCK TO SEE THE BRIDE BEFORE THE WEDDING!!"
"Now, now. That's just a superstition." Came a male voice from behind her. Asuka turned to see a man standing behind her. She was about to ask who it was, when both Urd and Skuld bowed to him.
"Father." They both said quietly.
Asuka's and Shinji's eyes widened. "Kami-sama!" they both exclaimed.
"Yes." He said with a smile.
"What brings you here sir?" asked Shinji nervously.
"I came to see what type of people my granddaughters friends are. And I see that she chose well."
Asuka and Shinji both felt slightly lightheaded from the compliment.
"I know it is your wedding day, so I won't keep you long. You probably wondered what happened to Unit 01 and the core to Unit 04. Well, they were taken to the heavens."
Shinji and Asuka stared at Kami-sama in shock.
"We knew who was inside, so I set my people work to bring them out."
"Did Sayoko know?" asked Asuka
"No, neither she nor Skuld knew about this. 3 days ago, Belldandy and Keiichi were pulled out. A day later," Kami-sama brought in a person from outside, "we pulled out Yui Ikari."
"MOTHER!!" shouted Shinji. He flew into his mother's arms, crying freely."
"Shinji" replied Yui, tears in her eyes.
Asuka sat quietly. She was happy for Shinji, but now a part of her longed for her mother. She looked to Kami-sama. Kami-sama placed his hand on her shoulder.
"I am sorry. We did try to bring your mother back, as she was in Unit 02. But, the way she was taken was different. Because her body remained after the accident and was not taken, there was nothing we could do. I can tell you that she is up in heaven right now, watching you this day, and she is very proud of you." Asuka's eyes filled with tears. She grabbed Kami-sama in a hug.
"Thank-you." She said quietly.
Kami-sama returned the hug then stood up. "All right now. Let's get this wedding going.
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Shinji stood up at the alter waiting, next to him stood Touji and Kensuke. Shinji turned and looked over the assembled crowd. Ritsuko sat next to Maya, Aoba, and Hyuga. Ritsuko had retired from the UN, wishing to have nothing to do with attempts to restore the MP Evas. Maya still worked with the UN, as did Aoba and Hyuga, But they also refused to work on the Evas. Fuyutsuki sat next to Yui Ikari. He had retired within a year of the failed 3rd Impact and had returned to the life of a professor. He know talked happily to Yui. Misato sat next to Yui. She was now the Commander in charge of the Tokyo-2 branch of the UN, and had been for the last year. 2 years after the failed 3rd Impact, she and Kaji finally got married. Rei sat beside Misato. She had long since adjusted to being human, and even had been dating a few people after much prodding by Asuka and Sayoko. She still lived with Misato, but upon Yui's return, Yui had asked if she would like to move in with her, since she was technically her daughter. Rei accepted. In another area, Skuld, Belldandy, Keiichi, Urd, Megumi, and Mara sat together. Skuld had not let Belldandy or Keiichi out of her sight since she had left Kami-sama after returning Yui. It had already been decided that Belldandy and Keiichi would move in with Skuld and Sayoko at the apartment. Urd remained in heaven as she was needed at Yggdrasil. She had finally been promoted to 1st Class Goddess. Her first task upon return: to fix the room that she and Peorth blew up. Megumi had been around a lot. Whenever Misato had to leave for several days, Megumi would come over to keep them company. She had started to look at the pilots as her own nieces and nephews. Now she seemed to be firmly attached to Keiichi. Shinji stared at Mara rather intently. He knew from asking around that his father was taken by a demon. Everytime he asked her, Mara denied all knowledge of it, but he could tell she was hiding something. He had finally stopped asking her after a talk with Sayoko. Shinji turned his attention to the aisle as the music stared. Sayoko came first. Shinji noted she seemed very happy since her mother's return. After seeing the 2 together, he could see a lot of similarities in their personalities. Sayoko, however, seemed to be a bit harsher in her language. Shinji just could not picture Belldandy swearing.
'Must have been Skuld's influence.' He thought with a smile. His smile faded as Skuld gave him a dirty look, as did Sayoko.
'Sorry.' He thought quickly. That seemed to satisfy Sayoko, but Skuld continued to glare until Belldandy placed a hand on her arm.
Next up the aisle was Hikari, the Maid of Honor. She had stayed with Touji through his rehabilitation, which had taken 3 years. Although you'd never know it, Touji had 2 cybernetic limbs. They looked so real, that Shinji had forgotten which limbs were the ones lost. After Shinji had proposed to Asuka, Touji had received a lot of flak from Kensuke about why he hadn't asked Hikari yet. Touji finally revealed to Shinji and Rei that he did plan to ask her, on the next valentine's day.
Finally the wedding march began. Everyone stood up as the bride entered. Asuka looked beautiful in her dress. She, Hikari and Sayoko had gone all over Japan looking for it. Shinji suspected that they might have left Japan and searched all over the planet if they had wanted to. Walking her down the aisle was Kaji. The scruffy looking man had actually shaven for this day. Kaji walked her up to the alter and passed her over to Shinji. Then they turned and faced the priest. They almost fainted in shock when the priest turned around. It was Kami-sama. Misato glanced over at the Goddesses to seem them looking surprised. Even Sayoko looked shocked. They recovered quickly as the ceremony began. The ceremony went on until it finally came to the, well in Belldandy's mind' the best part.
"Do you Shinji Ikari, take this woman to be your wife?"
Shinji looked straight into Asuka's eyes. "I do."
"And do you, Asuka Langley Sohryu, take this man to be your Husband?"
"I do."
"Then by the power invested in me by the Government of Japan, and by Kami-sama (he said that with a grin) I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Both turned to each other and without hesitation, kissed. Everyone present began to clap with Misato hollering "ALRIGHT SHINJI-KUN!!!!"
As Shinji and Asuka turned to the audience, Kami-sama spoke. "May I be the first to present Shinji and Asuka Langley Ikari!"
Shinji and Asuka walked down to their assembled friends and family.
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A few hours later.
The reception had been only going for an hour, and already Misato was drunk. She was not alone. Misato stood singing by the band, with Megumi, Urd, and Mara as back up. Kaji sat at the bar with Keiichi and Kami-sama. While several empty glasses sat nearby, they remained sober.
"I see things haven't changed at all." said Keiichi quietly. Kami-sama downed another glass.
'sigh' "Urd was doing so well. No drinks in almost 6 years."
Kaji glanced at the singing drunks. "I wish Misato could go that long. I never realized how much that woman drinks."
Loud cheering caused them all to turn to the stage. Articles of clothing had begun to fly. All 3 immediately turned around.
"Oh God!...." mumbled Kaji.
"Leave me alone. One of them is my daughter."
"Hey! One of them is my sister!" said Keiichi.
"I think we should do something." said Kami-sama.
"Yes we should."
"BARTENDER!!" shouted Kaji. "Another round!"
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Skuld, Asuka, Belldandy, Sayoko, Hikari and Rei were all sitting together talking about weddings. Belldandy's wedding, Asuka's Wedding, and what Hikari's would be like. They were all having a good time until Shinji, Yui and Touji ran over.
"We have a problem." said Shinji quietly.
"What is it?" asked Asuka.
Touji immediately pointed towards the band. Asuka's eyes widened as did the others.
Belldandy began to pale, "Oh my!"
Sayoko had her head in her hands. "Of all the Aunts I have to get......"
Hikari and Rei just stared in shock. Skuld turned to Shinji.
"Where is Kami-sama?"
"He at the bar with Kaji and Keiichi."
Belldandy nodded. "Did Kami-sama say he was going to do anything?"
Shinji and Touji stared at the ground. "When I asked him he said of course he would do something. Then he ordered another round for him, Kaji and Keiichi."
Asuka had her head in her hands. "Its becoming a nightmare....." She then took a look around. "Where's Kensuke?"
Shinji just looked at her. "Guess."
"He's taping it isn't he?"
"Yep."
"I'm going to kill them......." Asuka stood up and began to head towards the drunks.
"Wait." said Sayoko. "I'll handle this." She got up and quietly moved towards the band. She quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Asuka looked at the others. "What is she going to do?" Her question was met by shrugs.
Seconds later a loud explosion occurred near the band. Shinji and Asuka ran to see what had happened. Arriving they stared at the scene. Having only lost a few articles of clothing, the singers were still dress, they did however look a bit scorched. The Band leader was in shock.
"I don't know what happened! One second they are singing, the next my speaker explodes!!"
It was then that Keiichi, Kaji and Kami-sama appeared. They walked over and picked up the appropriate person, though Kami-sama also picked up Mara, and walked them off to a back room to sleep off the booze. They then returned to the bar and began to drink again.
The rest of the reception went on without a hitch.
Later that night.
Sayoko watched as the plane carried Shinji and Asuka off towards their honeymoon.
"How do you think they'll do Mom?"
Belldandy pulled her daughter closer to her. "They have a bright future together, thanks to you."
Sayoko sighed and fell deeper into her mother's embrace. "I missed you Mom."
"I missed you too."
On the roof of the Terminal, Kami-sama, Urd and Skuld also watched the plane fly off.
"We'll have to keep an eye on them. Rei and Touji too."
"Why Father?"
Kami-sama turned and looked at them. "Because of the Evas. The Evas were clones of the 'Angels' and they piloted them." He turned and looked back at the plane. "Its possible they could develop powers."
Urd and Skuld stared at him. "Are you saying that they'll...."
"No, they won't be Angels, but they won't entirely be human either." Kami-sama turned and looked at them. "Watch them closely, but do not tell Sayoko."
"Yes Father."
Kami-sama turned back to the plane. 'I wonder what openings they could fill.'
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Ok...this should be the End. Unless more is requested.
18 Chapters (not including the prologue) and 18 Angels in the Eva series. Hmmm go fig.
I have no idea what my next one will be so until then, take care.