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Title: Bad Shinji
Author: Scarab Eye
Co-author: Scarabeye 3000
Chapter Six: New Friends (Just great)
On a hill overlooking Tokyo-03
After the fight with his father Shinji is now on a hill over-looking Tokyo-03. He is waiting for the event that helped him to further understand the importance of his presence in this city.
"There it is… " he whispered.
The scene was beautiful with the skyscrapers of Tokyo-03 rising up from the ground. Behind the rising buildings was the red setting sun. All in all it was naturally and perfectly beautiful.
When suddenly he felt something that stirred the wind unevenly. He turned his head and saw a blue mop of hair behind him.
"Hello Rei."
"Greetings Ikari-kun."
Shinji smiled slightly and looked at Rei, "Please, we are more than familiar with each other than anyone I know of. So please call me Shinji ok?"
Rei cocked her head and replied, "Very well Shinji-kun."
"There isn't it better if you call me Shinji-kun instead of Ikari."Rei frowned a little at this, "I… think I understand. You do not wish to be called Ikari- kun because of your unhealthy relationship with Commander Ikari."
"You see Rei," Shinji said, "You know me more than anyone else know me. Come with me and let us watch this."
Rei obliges and stood beside Shinji, but he did something more. Taking Rei's hand he held it firmly and brought it up to his lips.
"Thank you Rei," he said after.
Rei's eyes were wide and a crimson color on his face signaled her embarrassment, "For what Ika… I mean Shinji-kun?"
"Just for being there Rei, you mean so much to me."
With blood still rushing on her cheeks she managed a response, "That is nothing to me Shinji-kun. I also have to say my thank you… for… for piloting for me… even without basic training you took my place and piloted."
Shinji merely smiled and got behind Rei and hugged her at the back.
Rei gasps at the intimate contact and relaxed into his arms. For a while they held their position until the sun had settled down on the horizon.
"We should go back now Rei," said Shinji breaking the hug.
Rei nodded her blush slowly fading, "I agree."
A/N Crap.. I'm getting cheesy and SHIT! I got to stop reading WAFF and watching DNA 2.
"Very well," Shinji said as he took Rei's hand, "I will take you home."
"You are not required to do that."
Shinji looked into her eyes sincerely and said, "A friend always help each other out. I'm taking you home Rei."
With that said they walked down the hill and headed for the monorail station. They got into a train car and headed for the outskirts.
"Ikar… Shinji-kun?"
Shinji looks up at Rei, "You want to ask something Rei?"
"Yes," she bowed her head again in embarrassment, 'Why am I having difficulty talking to Shinji?', "Shinji-kun, about what happened a while ago. Why were you late?"
"Oh… that… it's like this."
Rei listened for 10 minutes as Shinji related his story. He was still talking as they reached Rei's apartment. After opening the for her he lets her pass him and Rei goes inside. "Ikari… Shinji-kun, I want to thank you for taking home tonight."
Shinji looked into her eyes and in a blur brushed his lips into Rei's already crimson cheeks.
Backing out a little he whispered, "Good night Rei."
Rei gently closed the door and locked it, "Shinji," she whispered.
After the 'goodbye kiss', Shinji immediately left. His bravado not yet waning he strode towards Misato's apartment. He neared a bend and was halted by two muggers.
"Hey kid! Give us your money," demanded one thug.
"What did you say?" Shinji asked smugly.
"Don't play fool with us! You know what we mean," one grabs him on his collar, "or else."
The 3rd Child smiled confidently as he launched himself head first into the one who grabbed his collar.
Gushing blood out of its broken nose, the thug released Shinji and he finally gained footing. The second thug came toward him and punched him in the face. Which didn't connected but more like whizzed over Shinji's head, he swept that one off its feet and gave a kick on its head before falling flat in its back.
The first thug then took out a switch blade, "Not again," said Shinji.
The thug lunged but missed and Shinji kicked the man in the ribs. Doing another round house kick he dislocated the man's jaw sending the first thug down to the mat. The second one recovered and produced another switch blade, "That's it kid!"
The second lunged and managed to grasp his arm, then stabbing his arm Shinji winced in pain as the blade penetrated an inch through his arm. He then hit the man with his palm in the nose breaking it. The man staggered and Shinji launched himself and did a flying kick in the man's knees dislocating them and crippling him for life. He wrapped a clean towel in his wound and tightened the knot.
After the fight Shinji brushed himself off and said, "Amateur."
He strode towards Misato's apartment again like nothing happened. After half an hour he slid his card key and opened the door. Soon a loud boom greeted him.
"What the hell was that noise?!? Misato?"
The kitchen was a whole lot of mess, "Sorry Shinji, I was trying to bake a cake to hone my skills when suddenly the cake exploded when I speared it with my fork."
Shinji now confused frowns his head in awe, there on his once spotless kitchen was a battlefield for the cake 'batter' battle. Flour was spread out on the kitchen counter and a little cake batter was on the ceiling above the microwave oven.
Shinji shook his head in disbelief, "Tell me Misato, where did you cook the cake?"
"The microwave oven."
"Ah," Shinji strode over to the oven and opened it sure enough there was batter along the side of the microwave.
'Really great, Misato almost blew the microwave and now I'm cleaning it up.'
"Misato, anyway try not to be in the kitchen ok?"
"Thanks Shinji," Misato then grins, "Let me give you a kiss then for the trouble."
Much to her surprise Shinji didn't even blushed a bit, instead he just smiled.
"Really now, don't mind it Misato Kaji might get jealous."
The Major frowned, something is wrong with him, "Are you ok Shinji?"
"Yup, yes in fact. I feel great."
Misato ushered him to move and he did so, they ended up in the couch and the Major asked something he wasn't ready.
"Shinji, I want you to be honest with me. Did you do something naughty last night."
"WHAT?!?"
"I mean you can be completely honest with me, you're a growing kid. And hormone levels are suppose to go sky high at your age and… "
"Misato!"
Misato suddenly stops her ranting and looks Shinji squarely at the face.
"Misato, I didn't do anything bad last night. I just got involved in a fight with the Gedo gang. "
"Gang? Gedo gang? Your involved in a fight Shinji?"
Shinji only nodded as Misato shook her head in disbelief.
"I always thought you were different, but why are you involve in that Gang anyway?"
"Well it was like this… " he told the story to Misato excluding the part that he brought Edge and Gan to their apartment.
"So that's why. But why the sudden change Shinji?"
"Let's just say I look at life differently now. Anyway Misato I'm going to Gedo high tonight. I was supposed to spend a month with Daigo Kazama and his gang."
"I won't allow you."
Shinji smiled his smug smile again, "But my father will agree."
"What? Are you telling your gonna call Commander Ikari? That's insane! And I know he won't approve of this."
"Well we have to do it to know right?"
Shinji picks his cellphone up and dialed his father's number. After a short ring the other line picked up and a gruff voice answered.
Ikari here.
Father
Gendo raised his head on the other line, What do you need Shinji?
Permission.
Permission for what?
Misato won't allow me to go training with the Gedo gang. I believe it will be beneficial to me on being a better pilot.
And why are you asking me this? Major Katsuragi is supposed to be taking care of you.
Shinji frowned on the other line, Listen Father, take your role as Commander and my biological father at least and do something nice! Damn it!
Misato was wide-eyed as he hears Shinji shout at his father at the cellphone. She couldn't believe that Shinji, the shy, introvert, and gentle boy had the guts to answer to Commander Ikari like that.
Very well, Shinji give the phone to Major Katsuragi.
Shinji obeys and Gendo gave his orders, meanwhile Shinji heads to his room to prepare his things and headed outside to see Misato seating quietly on the couch.
He didn't say a word as he patted Pen-pen's head and walks to the door.
"Shinji," she called out.
Stopping in his tracks Shinji looked back at Misato, "What is it Misato-chan?"
Misato never heard her name being called intimately before could only stare now, "Nothing, it's nothing."
"I know what you mean," he said before he closed the door, "I'll be careful."
He heads out and boarded the elevator down to the first floor. As the door opens he sees Asuka standing outside the elevator door.
"Shinji?"
"Asuka?"
She looked at him but what surprised her was that Shinji also met her gaze. They had a staring contest and Asuka was beginning to flinch. Just then she noticed the bag Shinji had.
"You leaving?"
"Just for a month."
"So… umm… can I go inside the elevator and you get out Baka."
"Of course," he puts on a smile Asuka had never seen before.
'Shinji sure is acting weird.'
"Asuka."
"What?"
In a matter of seconds he had the 2nd Child in between the elevator doors and in his left arms. Asuka feeling threatened instinctively struggled.
"Hey what are you doing Baka Shinji?!"
Shinji smiled again and caught one of her hands, "Don't worry Asuka. I'll be back," her breath hitched and her cheeks crimsoned. He then kisses her hand and pushed her inside the elevator.
"Going up?" there was a 'ding' and the elevator door closed with Shinji outside and Asuka inside.
"Baka Shinji… " whispered the 2nd Child as she caressed her hands, "Stupid backbone."
After leaving Asuka rather 'breathless' Shinji now heads to the Gedo gang hide out. He arrives at Gedo High after an hour and three gang members are waiting for him.
"Hey! Are you Shinji Ikari?" one called out.
Shinji nodded as they took Shinji in the school yard. They arrived and Shinji was surprised to see about six boys lined in a row and Daigo Kazama in front of his subordinates. But what caught his attention was Edge with a red haired masked girl who was obviously too close to Edge.
"Alright, Neophyte's," Gan called out, "You must win a duel with anyone in the Gedo gang to prove your worth. Also your test papers will be handed to you later. That is all."
As one by one the six boys took their enemies Shinji stood in front, very confused on what to do.
"Umm… excuse me, but what am I gonna do?"
A tall black man stood above Shinji and spoke in a deep voice, "Are you dumb? You get to choose your sparring partner. Now pick one and get ready."
"Wait!"
All eyes turned to Daigo Kazama, "I will fight him."
Edge grinned as Gan smiled widely, "Go get him Shinji!"Whispers echoed as rumors spread quickly. "Your that guy that defeated Edge!" someone shouted.
Shinji shrugged his shoulders and faced Daigo. The tall black man was now eyeing Shinji with doubt but snapped to commence the fight.
"This fight will only last 15 minutes."
"Why is it in 15 minutes only?" Shinji asked.
The tall black man couldn't believe it, to face someone like Daigo is like killing yourself. They once saw one guy that ( tried to ) man- handled Akira. The man is still crippled and still recuperating in some far away place.
Then one day this one scrawny kid came into their territory and then the Boss challenges him. 'He's gonna be dog food,' was all the man can think.
"He's gonna get his butt kicked, " someone chimed.
Edge grinned as he played one if his knives, "Well.. I don't know about that."
Gan just nods his head like an old sage and watches as Daigo fixed his shirt and buttoned his long sleeved shirt.
"Let's begin," Daigo said as he crossed his arms and walked toward Shinji.
"Time start now!" as the time ticked Daigo's movement became swifter stride toward him. Shinji just stood straight and lifted his two palms in the air like when you push something.
Daigo reached Shinji's palms and no one moved. For a full minute Shinji and Daigo didn't move, the spectators were also sweating as the rare occasion their leader will fight has come. Another minute passed and Shinji pushed Daigo a little, with that action Daigo's right hand cuts through the air and sends Shinji being flung into the air.
Open-mouthed the spectators followed Shinji as he fell. But before he fell face down he recovered and stood up. Shouts of cheer were shouted as the battle heated. Daigo charged and caught Shinji in the arm, he headbutt's him but the 3rd Child managed to get out of Daigo's hold and get into a fighting position.
"Time for play is over Shinji," Daigo said.
Shinji smiled, "I know, I know Daigo-sama."
As Daigo charged Shinji advanced too and for a second he stood straight and in an eye's wink Shinji connected his right foot with Daigo's jaw. The Boss reeled back and was unprepared for Shinji's tackle. They both fell down and separated, Edge and Gan just watch silently as they saw that almost 50 seconds left before 15 minutes is done.
"Say Edge?"
"What is it Gan?"
Gan scratched his head, "How long did you last against Boss again?"
"15 minutes."
"Ahh," Gan sighed, "Me too."
After separating Daigo charged again and was face to face with Shinji, he willed his endorphin and adrenaline in his body and it filled his mind. He crossed his arms and punched Shinji square in the stomach. Shinji's mind blacked out and he felt limp, but Daigo's not done yet. He gave Shinji ten more hard punches in the stomach before giving him a hay maker punch at his face.
He was flung to the crowd and Gan jogged toward him and he carried him where Edge was. Daigo raised his hand and the crowd cheered, he then left the center to let the other initiation's to begin. He then approached the resting Shinji.
"How long did I last?" Shinji asked meekly.
Daigo smiled, "Congratulations, about 15 minutes and 1 second."
Edge poked one of his bruises and said, "You were beaten up pretty good."
"Ow… " he whined, "Please don't do that."
However Edge grinned and poked his sore stomach.
"OW!!! Edge I'm gonna kill you!"
"Edge! Honey stop bugging the poor kid," called out a voice.
Shinji sat straight up, "Honey? Edge a honey? Oh-ho who's the sissy now."
"It's not what you think!" Edge countered.
But suddenly two hands encircled Edge's stomach and a chain made its way around his neck as if it were alive. Then a mass of red hair appeared behind Edge, and a woman with alluring eyes peered behind him.
"Hello, … who are you?"
Shinji pointed to himself as the stranger nodded, "Shinji Ikari."
"I'm Zaki, Zaki Himezaki-Yamada."
"Yamada!?!," Edge considerably blushed, "Since when did I gave you my surname!!!"
Daigo snickered as Gan laughed heartily. Just then Akira came with a first aid kit and a strange girl with blue eyes and blonde hair. Akira sat beside Shinji and took out a few bandages."Are you ok Shinji?" Akira said while taking off his shirt.
Shinji blushed as a girl in front of so many people was undressing him.
"Could you please stop that… I can do this by myself," he argued.
"Don't worry Shinji, I always see a guys body so it's fine with me to see you naked."
Shinji with his new bravado couldn't help but blush at the blunt girl in front of him, "Really, I can do this on my own."
Akira managed to take off his shirt and began to dress his sore stomach, "I know my brother's technique so I'm always prepared for this."
"You should have taken medicine."
"Nah," Akira shook her head, "I want to be a racer."
'Well, that figures. Your surrounded by guys and what can I say about your femininity.'
"So Shinji, were you finally allowed to move in with us for a while?" Daigo asked.
Shinji nodded as the blonde haired girl cleared her throat.
"May I introduce myself," he took Shinji's hand and shook it, "My name is Yurika Kirishima."
Shinji bowed his head and turned to Akira, "Your know is a bit too tight. My bandage in here is too tight. Can't breath properly."
"Well since you passed the test and you made it the ranks of Gan and Edge. You can now get you things so we can go home."
Daigo, Shinji, Edge, Gan, Akira and her friends now strode towards the Kazama residence to settle for the night.
After the long chat, Daigo finally had the chance to be alone.
"Shinji."
"Yes, Boss?"
Daigo chuckled, "I can see that Edge and Gan are rubbing in on you."
"Not much really though but I keep it down. So what is it you want to talk about?"
Daigo opened a book and turned to a certain page, "This style that I want you to concentrate on is called Kenpo."
"Kenpo?"
"Yes, it's very suitable for you. The masters of Kenpo need hand and feet coordination. Since you effectively use your feet we only need to improve your hand combinations. Also this technique require something else."
Shinji's face contorted, "Something else?"
"I'll just tell you the details tomorrow. You can use the Murder Room as you room."
Shinji bowed down and left Daigo alone.
To be Continued
Authors Note:
Thanks for the review.. but next time please be more constructive. Ok? Please?
JA NE!!!!!!!
Scarab Eye/Scarabeye 3000