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I didn't blab at the beginning of last chapter so I blab extra long at t he beginning of this chapter.
(Doges rounds from the Eva's gun)
Or not!
Anyway this is an explanation chapter I think. I'll explain things like what is Alex doing? Why is he floating in a tube of LCL? Who's the person in the black jumpsuit?
Just a few more things o take care of before I let you read the story unless you skipped this in that case: BAD READER, BAD.
First thing I don't own this series so I don't have any money cuz I spent it all on buying the DVDs.
Second: now I'll start with the story.
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Chapter 4: Conclusion of the Experiment / Changes
"Looks like we have visitors Dr. Ibuki," he said turning and looking at Shinji.
"Oh, hi Shinji how's it going. Haven't seen you in awhile," Dr. Maya Ibuki said from the control booth.
"Umm, hi," was all Shinji could say before joining Angel on the floor.
"Was it something I said?" Alex's voice said.
"I don't know," Maya said looking at the two unconscious young adults. "Maybe we should call it a day Alex. I'm sure they'll have a few questions when they wake up."
"Yea I can already hear them in their heads," Alex said. "Just let me finish up this last little bit."
About an hour later Alex was out of the tank and had showered and gotten dressed. As he walked back into the lab Angel as awake and talking with Dr. Ibuki who was dodging her questions with an armature's experience. Angel looked up as Alex entered and immediately started shouting questions at him. Alex shushed her before she could really get into it.
"I'll answer all the questions you have in your head about this just as soon as Shinji wakes up," He said pointing at Shinji's unconscious form. "By the way nice outfit Angel. Stay here with Shinji until he wakes up then come and get me, ok?"
"Ok," Angel said then found a seat to wait for a little while. After about five minutes Shinji stirred and turned over on his back.
With out opening his eyes he asked, "Are you still here Angel?" When she responded affirmative he continued. "Am I in a lab with a tube in the center of it?" Another yes. "Was Alex inside the tube?" yet another yes but this one sounded a little more annoyed. "Is he still in the tube?" This time it was a no. With that Shinji got to his feet and looked around once again. He was about to speak nut before he could open his mouth Alex walked back to them.
"Damn you think loud Ikari. Well since your awake I might as well explain myself," Alex said. "But let's go some place a little more comfortable shall we?"
"Umm ok," the two confused young adults said.
"You wanna come to Dr. Ibuki? I might need your help explaining a few things."
"Sure but not for to long I have to get home some time this week or my husband will worry," came the response from the control booth.
"Ok now where shall we go?" Alex asked Shinji and Angel but spoke up before either of them could answer. "The Wall, sounds good lets go."
"Damnit Alex! Stop doing that" Angel yell taking a swing at Alex which he ducked easily since he knew it was coming. Shinji chuckled at the display wishing he had been able to do that with Asuka.
"I'm tryin. Now lets go first round is on me," Alex said as he walked out the door and the others followed.
On the way to the bar Alex and angel where holding a conversation in English while Shinji talked with Maya and as they walked Shinji noticed how similar Alex and Angel where to him and Asuka, except Alex didn't apologize for anything. Shinji also noticed how often Angel tried to hit Alex and he would duck, occasionally letting a few hit him to keep Angel's temper in check. After a short walk they arrived at The Wall and for a Friday it was pretty empty. Only a few tables where filled but the bar was full. They found a seat and Alex ordered a round of drinks for everyone. Once the drinks arrived he began to what he had been doing the last few weeks.
"Well lets see it all stared with that dream I had about a month ago, remember that Shinji," Shinji nodded. "I had been thinking on if I wanted to try and 'modify' my head to eliminate or at least suppress the telepathic powers that I had been 'given' like they did when I was younger. I found out that I could do this using almost the same technique that created the dummy plugs only modified slightly. I found Dr. Ibuki through old records, and found out where she was from the university record because that's where she teaches and a little bit of hacking to find her background. When I learned how closely she worked on the dummy plug I decided to ask her help on my little 'project'. I would have preferred to find Dr. Akagi but she seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet. Well she decided to help me and we disappeared in to the labs for a while but we're almost done now only about another day then we'll be finished. So what have you two been up to while I've been gone?"
Shinji just sat there in silence, as did Angel. Dr. Ibuki finished her drink and looked at the two confused young adults sitting at the table then stood up and said, "Well it's been fun but I have to get home or my husband will think I'm out with some strange guy. See you tomorrow Alex, ok?" Then left before anyone could say anything.
"Umm ok. Alex I'm confused," Angel said Shinji nodding in agreement with her. "Why would you want to do this? I mean I wouldn't mind knowing what people where thinking from time to time."
"Well that's not really why. Although it gets old real fast," Alex said. "I guess the main reason is sometimes peoples thoughts are painful and I don't want the pain anymore. I'm sure Shinji would agree with me wouldn't ya?" Shinji nodded apparently losing the ability to speak.
After going through his explanation three more times they finally got it. After the final time through Alex suggested they drop the topic and have a good time the rest of the night because it was fairly early (it was only 8:30). The traffic in the bar had picked up a little. Alex order another drink as did Angel, Shinji hadn't yet because he hadn't really drank before, except for that one time while Misato was out of town and Toji and Kensuke dared him to raid her side of the fridge.
"So what where you two planning when you came down to the lab?" Alex asked
"Well actually we where looking to take you out for the night and do something," Angel said. "This included but not limited to picking up members of the opposite sex to getting completely plastered."
"Well since too much alcohol can be dangerous to someone like me I think I'll try for the opposite sex. What about you Shinji?" Alex asked.
"Huh? Oh well I never really got into drinking so I think I'll try and pick up girls maybe," Shinji said not to sure of himself. "I'm not very good at that and need some help."
"Well never fear Shinji for I and Alex will help you," Angel said.
"We will?" Alex asked a little surprised.
"Yes, we will. I've seen Shinji's technique and it doesn't really work," Angel explained. "Besides with a female coach and a telepath to give feed back, Shinji could become the next great lady killer."
"Umm sure," Alex said utterly defeated. "So Shinji are you up for it?"
"Uhh yea sure why not," Shinji said sorta enthusiastically. "Umm where do I go first?"
"BAKA!! Do you have to be told everything," Alex said. "Why don't you try one of the girls at the bar? Like that one over there with the can on her head. Try this when you talk to here (whispers in Shinji's ear)."
"Oh, ok," Shinji got up and walked over to the girl with the can on her head. "Uh hi, my name is Shinji Ikari. Can I get you something? What's your name?"
The girl turned and appeared to size Shinji up before speaking. "No thanks, my name is Masami. You're cute and seem nice and all but I'm sorry but I already have a crush on someone."
"Oh well then I'm sorry to disturb you," Shinji said and walked back to the table.
"Good god Shinji that was pathetic," Alex said chuckling slightly. "Here let me show you how it's done." With that he stood up and scanned the bar looking for his "victim". After about 30 seconds of searching he found her, a tall, good looking blonde sitting at the end of the bar. He walked over and in the smoothest voice he could manage said, "Pardon me but would you happen to have the time."
"Why yes, it's time for you to get a watch," answered the blonde in a sweet voice not looking at Alex.
"Oh, well you see I have one but it's battery died just now and I'm supposed to be meeting some one here later on at… what time was it?" Alex said growing desperate for pick up lines.
"It's about 9:15," the blonde answered still not looking at him and seeming to be growing annoyed with Alex.
"At about 9:20. By the way I didn't catch your name?" Alex said digging himself ever deeper.
"That's because I didn't toss it," she said finishing her drink and ordering another.
*Oh why not use it. What have I got to lose? * Alex thought then said, "Do you wanna go back to my place for Pizza and a Fuck?"
Alex never saw the punch coming but he sure felt it when it arrived. The impact from the punch caused his nose to bleed and the string of Japanese and German curses almost caused his ears to bleed. It was only then that he realized he was dealing with an artificial blonde and that this woman's real hair color was red and he now knew her name.
"Hello Asuka," Alex said from the ground.
"Huh, Alex?" Asuka said before bursting out laughing. "Serves you right, pervert. Hey if you're here then Baka Shinji is here to isn't he."
"Alex are you alright?" Shinji said as if on cue, walking up to his fallen comrade. "What did you say to her?"
"Oh hi Shinji how's it been goin?" Asuka asked from her seat.
"Huh, do I…Asuka?!" Shinji said completely surprised. "Umm that's an interesting hair color on you. Why did you dye it?"
"Because I wanted to," Asuka said simply. "Where were you earlier today? I came by to see if you wanted to go to the bar with me and even bring that pervert with you but you had already left."
"Well that's a long story but if you would like to hear it drinks are on me," Alex said. "And I promise no more passes at you."
"Uh sure, but you better not try anything otherwise you'll have more than just a bloody nose," Asuka said
So for the rest of the night they sat around the table and talked. Alex explained the whole story to Asuka who just was shocked into silence. After about 45 minutes of explaining Alex decided that it was time to do plan B (get really wasted) and either Shinji would join him or help him back to his room after he was done. After about 2 hours of drinking, and Asuka flirting with a clueless Shinji Alex was having trouble talking and standing so they decided to call it a night and with Shinji's and Asuka's help, Alex got back to his room for the night (Angel had left earlier with some guy she picked up). As they walked back to the dorms Alex spoke only to tell Asuka and Shinji that he had to puke. Asuka and Shinji how ever held a conversation ranging from comparing Alex to Misato, classes and what he had told them earlier. When they got back to the dorms Shinji took Alex's key and opened his door then with Alex draped over one shoulder dropped him on his bouch and turned to leave as he did Alex said something to him.
"You should ask Asuka if she feels the same as you Shinji," Alex said half asleep. Shinji looked at him with a puzzled expression "I can feel the love you still hold for her in you and I'm pretty sure she still loves you. You should ask her about it…zzzzzz"
"Yea I know but I could never ask her that," Shinji said as he closed the door.
"Ask who what?" Asuka said from behind Shinji toughly scaring him.
"Ummm, nothing," Shinji said then he say Asuka standing there with a annoyed look on her face so Shinji asked her to come sit down because he wanted to talk with her. "Well you see Asuka the thing is that… Well the thing is…"
"Spit it out Shinji!!" Asuka said impatiently.
"Well the thing is that… it's really late and if you want to you can crash here if you want," Shinji said and Asuka expression fell.
"Uh well it is kinda late and I am pretty tired so might as well you just better not try any funny stuff or you might end up in the hospital," Asuka said in a tone that really didn't back the words.
"Ok, here take the bouch it's more comfortable than the floor or my bed."
About 4 hours later in a light snore could be heard in Shinji's room but Shinji wasn't asleep. Shinji was wide-awake continually going over what Alex had said earlier about him and Asuka in his head. Shinji looked over to the figure laying on his bouch and realized that Alex was right about himself but he was skeptical about his claim that Asuka felt the same.
While they where at the bar…
A lone figure sat at the terminal in the darkened room. They where female and the only identifiable ID on them what a small patch that said Section 31 other than that all that could be seen was the color of her jump suit. On the screen looked to be brain patterns for someone and a lot of what looked to be program code. As the figure worked on the there was only one phrase that could be deciphered by human logic that phrase was: PSI POWER SURPRESION PROJECT – ALEX TUCKER.
"So he thinks he can get rid his 'gifts' can he," the figure said to no one in particular. "Well we just have to change his little program on him and pump it up a bit higher. I hope he doesn't die or hurt too many people."
After about 9 hours the figure shut the computer down and exited the lab as silently as she entered. The only evidence that showed the she was there was the temperature of the computer was a few degrees higher and cooling fast.
The next day…
Alex had a headache to say the least and the position he was in just was not comfortable for many reasons. The first reason was that he was alone; the second being twisted into a knot can't be good for anyone. Grudgingly Alex dragged himself off of his bouch wondering why he was there and not in his bed. It was about 11 am and Alex was hungry so he made some maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal took a shower and left to meet Dr. Ibuki in the lab. After a brisk walk across campus he arrived at the laboratory he had acquired.
"Your late," Maya said going through the setup for the experiment. "Rough night?"
"No not really," Alex responded. "But the morning after was truly shity shity shity." This prompted a small laugh from his accomplice. "Well we better get started this could take a while," and with that he stripped down to climb into the tube. "Ok, Doctor start the upload," with that Maya flipped the switch and sat back and waited; in a few hours they would know whether or not they where successful in their efforts.
3 hours later…
"Beep…beep…beep," The indicator light was blinking pulling Maya out of the light nap she was taking and it told her that the upload and configuration had been completed. Maya turned on the comlink to the room.
"You ok Alex did it work?" Maya asked. "Alex? Alex?"
"Huh wha?" Alex said a little groggy
"Did the procedure work?" Maya repeated.
"Oh yes it worked better than I could have expected," and with that the entire lab around Dr. Maya Ibuki turned in to the center of chaos.
To Be Continued…
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Well that's it for right now. I am working on the next chapter already so it should be up soon. For all of you who don't like the telepath don't worry he will be dead by the end of the story, maybe.
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