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Title: Bad Shinji
Author: Scarab Eye
Co-author: Scarabeye 3000
Chapter Two: Friendly Family
Daigo's house
After an hour Daigo arrives at his house only to find that the whole gang is there. He found Gan at the kitchen eating. Edge at the couch watching some action movie and his sister coming out of his room.
"Hey Daigo, he's Shinji Ikari isn't he?" asked his tomboyish sister.
"Yeah," he replied "We fought some guys at the Western side of town and he helped us."
"Sure?"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Well, for starters Gan came in holding his wallet, and two Edge almost throws his knives at him."
"Nope, I got it and returned it."
"So Akira where is he now?"
"Murder Room," she said flatly then headed for the kitchen.
As Daigo Kazama made his way to the 'Murder Room' he chanced upon seeing Shinji staggering out of the room. He quickly grabbed him and turned him toward his face. His eyebrow raised as he saw Shinji's eyes. His eyes were blood shot and he has a dark look on his face.
"What do you want?" Shinji said in a menacing tone.
'Woah, Edgy,' Daigo thought "Well for starters I would like to thank you for helping us out there."
"That was nothing, can I go now?""Not yet," he guides him to the living room, "I would like you to meet some… friendly family."
Shinji frowned but nodded slowly. As they arrived at the living room Edge or Eiji Yamada quickly stood up and scowled at Shinji.
"So 'Neophyte' your up huh."
"So what?" Shinji growled "What do you want with me?"
'If Daigo doesn't favor him I'll punch him straight in the face,' Edge thought "The Boss need you so you better cooperate."
"Yeah right," Shinji snorted "Like I care."
"Why you… " Edge said as he took a knife out of his knife belt.
Daigo raised his hand and Edge reluctantly hid his knives. Shinji bowed to Daigo and turned to leave, but before he was able to a girl with short brown hair stepped into his path.
"You can't leave," the girl frowned.
"Why not?" he retorted.
"Why not stay here for the night?" she looks at Daigo, "Right?"
Shinji stares at Daigo as the gang leader just nods.
"I can't stay here," Shinji replied.
"Why not?"
"Let him go Akira," Edge suddenly remembers something "… or better yet don't let him. He might get Zaki off my back."
"As I say before, I could not stay here. Angels might be attacking the city in an instant."
"Come on," Akira persuaded "Just for one or two nights."
Shinji looks at her eyes and then looks into Daigo's then made a decision for himself. He nods slowly.
'All right!' Akira's mind cheered "I'll fix the 'Murder Room'."
"Great now I can guarantee that Zaki will get off my back now, Thanks Neophyte," Edge said as he looks for Gan.
Gan came out of the kitchen and just stared "What's been happening?"
"Get back to eating Gan," Daigo said immediately.
As the large, hulking man got out of sight Edge joined him and disappeared from sight. Daigo then ushered him to follow.
They end up in the living room where they sat facing each other. Daigo had his passive face in him as Shinji had a dark and menacing look.
"Loosen up kid," he hands Shinji some soda "You see Shinji, I just saw your attitude and sensed pent up energy."
"What about it?"
"You need discipline kid, you need an outlet."
"So what do you need?"
"What about them?"
"We the Gedo gang believe in honor, courage and being vigilant."
Shinji was silent.
"Shinji just sleep now in here," Daigo said then stood up.
As Shinji was left alone his mind debated he didn't noticed Akira came in.
A/N:Shinji's thought as Chibi-Shinji in Italic, and Shinji in Bold.
Shinji's mind
"Damn what the hell happened to me back there?"
"Shinji, you just stood up for someone."
"I know, I don't know how I should feel."
"Isn't that what everyone wants from you."
"Yes, Asuka she will be proud of me. Misato, my dear guardian."
"Everyone will be happy even him."
"Even him?""Yes, him our him, we will deserve his praise."
"Father."
REALITY
"Shinji, Shinji… "
Akira called him to consciousness. He snapped his eyes open not realizing he was sleeping he eyed the girl curiously. The girl blushed as he scrutinized her as he adjusted to the light.
"Akira-san, what do you need?"
"Well for one thing, the Murder Room is ready and two you want some hot chocolate?"
Shinji nods as Akira Kazama the younger sister of the gang leader Daigo Kazama opened the TV and headed for the kitchen.
After a minute of waiting Akira came back carrying two steaming cups of the concoction. She handed Shinji one and sat beside him.
"So Shinji, tell me about yourself."
"To tell you the truth I'm very shy. I don't talk too much unless I'm being talked to."
"And your friends?"
"Is that all?"
His answer came in the form of a nod.
"Not too much huh?"
He remained silent.
"Ok, let me tell you about my story."
She puts her cup down on the coffee table and began to talk.
"My brother Daigo is the leader of the Gedo gang. They patrol every night to ensure the safety of the neighborhood."
Shinji nods as if to understand.
"Well I used to go at Gedo High School but now I'm at Shinyu High School for girls."
"I know that, it's an all girl school it's near one of the shelters in the city."
Akira nods, "I have a couple of friends."
Sensing her hesitation he ushered her to continue, "I'm sorry for my introvert nature, but please do continue."
"Ok, you already know Edge and Gan, and Daigo. I also built my own team at Shinyu. I have Zaki Himezaki, and Yurika Kirishima."
Shinji stifled a yawn as she stood up finishing their conversation. He followed her to the 'Murder Room' and Shinji scanned it. He never really scrutinized it at first but now seeing how grotesque the room looked. It has several blood splatter everywhere, the sheets are stained with blood and in the ceiling are words written in kanji saying 'DIE!'
'So that's why this was called the murder room,' he thought.
"Well Shinji," Akira chimed, "This is your room. Good night then Shinji."
He says nothing as she steps out of the room. As he was left alone he had more time to think now.
"How did Daigo managed to persuade me it doesn't matter now anyway," he then laid his body at the grotesque bed, "I wonder what Daigo means of an 'outlet'?"
His thoughts circled merely on the question and finally sleep took him.
To be continued
Authors Note:
Well I need a break re-writing this and all…. Also I type with one arm again. II got hurt in a Wargame in our boot camp. Well please understand the delayed re-written fics ok?
JA NE!!!!!!!
Scarab Eye