Disclaimer: I don't own Eva, Gainax and ADV do, I don't own any other
animes I just decide to throw in for a laugh. One such anime would be
RahXephon which is owned by Bones and ADV, the characters are used but
there is no major influence of the series, don't worry hardcore eva fans,
there won't be any Dolems and Angels attacking at once or anything. If
there are any characters that appear that don't seem to be from Eva or
RahXephon then I have thrown them in and they are mine, you can't have
them! (Without asking anyway) Waya and Lilith would be such characters. Now
then, on with the show.
Title : Evangelion the New Testament
Chapter Title – 8 – Date with Destiny
Time had passed, people had moped, parties were planned and birthday presents bought. Funnily enough everyone was doing something different, Asuka and Rei had gone to the hotel that NERV had booked for them and spent most of their days there. Shinji was different and the fact that he singed off Asuka's eyebrows didn't go down well. Misato and Hyuga went back to mating like rabbits...I mean organising the big anniversary party which was now only two days away. Shinji had been out shopping and got both Waya and Lilith some presents for their birthday, two days away.
"Why can't I get him out of my head?"
Asuka lay on her bed, she knew that Rei had a joining room but the now brown haired girl was far too busy moping to walk in on her. She just sat staring at the ceiling, remembering Shinji, the Shinji that she knew, the Shinji that she loved and was pretty sure loved her back. She knew what he would be thinking, an unfamiliar ceiling, she also knew that had he said it aloud she would have called him a baka. Just the thought of that word made her twitch, she had never used it again, although she insulted people plenty of times she never said baka. Although she reserved it for herself.
"Baka."
There was a look in Shinji's eye when he pointed that sword at her, apart from the fact that it was red, it was like she could see everything he was thinking, every memory of her. Then it became apparent, every memory Shinji had of her was a bad one, never once did she give him reason to be kind, never did she say her feelings. That look was ten years of pent up anger, that fact that he didn't slice her in two when he had the chance began to boggle her mind. She couldn't help thinking it was her fault, she couldn't help knowing it was her fault and through all this there was another who had been hurt. She only thought of him for a second before the door opened, he stood at the door, his eyes intent on extracting an answer.
"Ayato..."
"Asuka, I came here to tell you something...you have until the day after the anniversary to tell me your feel, then if you don't...I don't know."
"Ayato..."
"I'll pick you up tomorrow night for the party, the night is on me, no matter what your answer is..."
Ayato then closed the door and left, he didn't give it another thought or let her try and explain herself. He had been by her for nearly a year and he knew how manipulative she could be, although it did occur to him that the Asuka he had seen over the past few weeks was much different than the one he was dating. She was more subdued and distracted of late, she hadn't been her usual demanding self, he knew the reason. The reason was obvious and he knew that he would never have Asuka if this one reason still existed, this reason was one Shinji Ikari. As he walked away he wondered whether he could really get rid of this boy, if his happiness was worth the sacrifice of Asuka's. Yet at the same time, was Asuka really happy that Shinji was alive, ever since that moment that she saw him she had done nothing but cry, mope and sleep. Maybe by getting rid of him, she would be happy. But then he did realise that he didn't have the heart to kill Shinji, although the thought of stabbing, shooting or hanging the boy wasn't out of the question he kept on remembering those faces. Waya and Lilith, they were called, although he was sure they weren't his biological children they saw him as a father, could he kill a person and still think about their faces when he slept? At that moment, he knew he couldn't, to kill in cold blood wasn't in his nature, he couldn't kill for the sake of his own happiness knowing so many others would be hurt. He had walked in autopilot all the way down the elevator and into the lobby of the hotel, as he walked he glanced side-to-side looking at the lounge and the bar. He decided to go to the bar, if Asuka had chosen to chase after him she would see him in the bar although in his heart he knew it wouldn't happen. He sat on the seat and looked at the vast array of drinks that they had to offer, he didn't want alcohol he just wanted something cold.
"What's your poison?"
Ayato looked around, tried to come up with something when he heard a shuffle beside him and a female voice came out.
"He'll have a Gin and Tonic."
The barman looked at Ayato, who really didn't care and nodded his head.
"One Gin and Tonic it is."
Ayato looked to his left to thank the person, he followed the half empty glass of Gin and Tonic, up a long, black-gloved arm to a low cut revealing top and long flowing black hair. The woman's face was devious but innocent with the black hair mostly pushed off her face but with a few strands dangling down.
"Thank you, do you often buy stranger's drinks in bars?"
"Only ones that I think are cute."
The innocence went straight out of the window in Ayato's mind, although he couldn't help feel that this woman had something mysterious and strange about her. Although the red eyes were a bit of a give away, not to mention her pale skin.
"So do you have a name?"
"Well I do but I'm not sure you are ready to hear it."
"Try me."
Ayato's drink was put down, as he looked at it and took a sip of it he looked back at the woman, or he would have looked back at her, had she still been there. He looked for a moment, then gave up, he had too much on his mind to think about freaks who try and pick up guys in bars like that.
Meanwhile, Asuka had finally dragged herself out of bed, she spent about ten minutes staring in the mirror, it wasn't like she was thinking about anything in particular. But she had to try and put her feelings in order, every time she thought of Ayato she saw Shinji behind him, she would look at Shinji and Ayato would disappear. She let a few tears slip down her cheek before banging her head against the mirror, she did it a few times, the crying getting louder, Rei stuck her head through the door but thought it was best to leave her.
Shinji and Waya had been watching Lilith for a few days while she started walking on her own again, they were used to it though, she had a problem holding herself in her child form they would get her medicine and she would be better a few days later. Lilith was in the shower in Rei's old apartment while Shinji sat with Waya. Waya was wondering about something for a few days, especially after what his father had said about him caring about both of them, then maybe he would tell him the truth.
"Dad?"
"Yes Waya?"
"What is it that Lilith has?"
Shinji looked at him, Waya had been taking care of Lilith and him for two years, once Shinji was finding it harder and harder to move while holding Lilith together. Although Waya did so without question, Shinji never told either of them what it was that was wrong with her. Waya had proven himself over the last few weeks, although he was still only ten years old, he deserved to know the truth.
"She can't maintain her AT field indefinitely."
"What does that mean?"
"Our AT fields not only protect us, but they hold us together as well, at Third Impact all AT fields stopped and that is why everyone turned to liquid. Lilith isn't strong enough to hold herself together because although she has grown her strength hasn't."
"So what is the medicine and how do you help her?"
"I help her by holding her together by extending my own AT field around her, in the past when she was smaller it was just a few hours rest and then she would be stable for weeks or even months. But as she got older it took longer and there was a smaller gap between instabilities, that was when I researched the medicine. I know I told you its name but I never told you what it does, it is a medicine that increases the power of the mind."
"So by increasing her strength, she can maintain her AT field?"
"Yeah, that's right, the medicine you gave her should be enough to last for at least a month, not to mention the fact that we have enough of it in that jar to keep her alive for a full year."
"Well I'm just glad she is okay."
"Waya, I know I trust you to keep this secret, but I don't think Lilith can understand what's wrong yet, so please don't tell her. For now it can be our secret okay? Just father and son."
Waya smiled and nodded his head, just as Lilith walked out of the bathroom with a robe wrapped around her, Shinji had made sure there was one before she went into the bathroom, remembering the first time he went into this room. But as she stepped out, she was rubbing her hair and the glance she gave the two boys, who were smiling Shinji almost froze in place. Had she been a little taller, with the obvious angelic characteristics, she would have been Rei. Shinji knew that no matter how hard he tried, she would always be Rei, Yui and Lilith, she would never be a unique person, she would always look like someone else. So Shinji knew that she had to have a life that would produce a happy woman who can live happily long after he has gone. But as he sat there he felt a slight murmur in his chest, so he smiled, stood and walked into the bathroom.
"I'm just going to the bathroom, you two get ready, we're going out for dinner."
"YAY!"
The two children ran and jumped around while Shinji laughed and closed the door, within seconds of closing the door he was pushing things off the shelf to balance himself. He clutched his chest as hard as he could, falling to his knees, he gritted his teeth as he moaned in pain. It was too low for Lilith to hear, as she ran into the next abandoned apartment to get dressed but Waya just sat against the wall, next to the bathroom door, thinking about the pain his father was feeling, and getting very worried.
Asuka stepped out of the limousine, Ayato holding her hand and putting on the most obviously faked smile. Asuka tried to smile but couldn't, being guests of honour, both Asuka and Rei had to appear beautiful and get the full red carpet treatment. At first they mistook the party for a film premiere. As they walked towards the main door, Misato stood in a uniform, Makoto at her side, holding her arm.
"Not a secret anymore then."
Rei whispered to Asuka and as much as she strained she couldn't hold a smile for more than a second. They walked inside, looking around there were a lot of people, all wearing their best suits and dresses. In fact as they walked the hall was full and Asuka walked into a tall man by accident.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"What? The she devil apologising for something?"
Asuka looked up and saw Touji's smug, and bearded, face staring back at her and as much as she wanted to she couldn't find the energy required to punch his lights out. But she smiled to see Hikari in a long gown, similar to hers, with a tall, slim man with glasses and long combed hair talking. Asuka hugged both Touji and Hikari, Touji had a heart attack, the man looked disappointed for a moment.
"Hikari, aren't you going to introduce me?"
Hikari smiled, the man smiled and held out a card. Asuka picked it up and read it, at the top it had "Aidasoft Industries". The card's basic idea was that it belonged to Aidasoft's President Kensuke Aida, multi- millionaire. So with a bigger hug...
"So Kensuke-kun, you single?"
Kensuke laughed loudly, for a moment, while Hikari tried to get Touji's heart started again. They all laughed and talked, Rei came up and although shocked they did remember Rei going brunette a little after third impact. They all talked and laughed, Ayato feeling left out, although Hikari had recognised him and said 'hi' he was busy thinking about why she hadn't said loudly 'This is my boyfriend, Ayato' although the thought he knew the reason. They all continued to talk for a while and the meals were about to start.
"So how does Aidasoft do exactly?"
"Well we specialise in military technology, all those years behind a camera came in handy, even if all the Eva data went bye bye."
"Eva..."
"Excuse me, can I have your attention..."
They all looked over to the main stage where Misato was standing in her best dress uniform behind a microphone. She tapped it a few times and there was a large squeaking noise.
"Sorry about that, we would like to point out that dinner is being served in the next room and any speeches will be made from there."
The guests made their way into the main hall, each table had a series of names written on cards around each. Asuka and Rei spotted theirs near the back of the room, with Ayato, Touji, Kensuke, Hikari, Misato and Makoto. Although there was a name that was placed there, they were surprised and a little upset at seeing, Shinji Ikari. When Misato sat down with them to go and get food they looked at her.
"I...put it there in case..."
"Oh, we understand."
They looked at the empty seat, Asuka would glance at it between bites of her food and Ayato stood up.
"I'm going to get more food."
He walked away, it was obvious that he was angry but he wasn't throwing chairs everywhere or anything. He kept walking past the food and went back into the original bar area, which had been all but abandoned. He went to order and again he heard another voice.
"Gin and Tonic."
"Make that two."
Ayato said as he saw that the same woman from before stood in a black gown with the same gloves and her hair up. He had quickly noticed that she was missing her drink, thus he added the 'make that two'. She sat beside him and placed her arm on his.
"You look lonely, were you not here with that red-head?"
"I suppose I should be."
"What's the matter?"
"She loves someone else."
"Oh, that bad?"
"Yep..."
"You are better than she is...you are better than her..."
Ayato looked at her with a certain amount of worry at this point, this woman seemed to know more about him than she was letting on.
"What do you mean?"
"You don't try and string a girl along even though you love another, but I mean she has been in love with Shinji for ten years."
Ayato's chair flew back and rolled, he was stood, his hands griping the bar, he looked at this woman who was stirring the ice in her drink. She looked perfectly innocent, almost like she had said nothing of importance.
"How do you know about Shinji?"
"Oh we have our ways, but he isn't the one we are interested in."
Ayato looked at her blankly before walking back into the hall, the odd glance back showed her the look of fear on his face. The woman smiled, then turned to leave.
Shinji, Waya and Lilith were sitting in a little restaurant in the middle of town, not too far from their new habitat but far enough to be in a nice part of town. They sat eating their steaks, burgers and in Lilith's case, salad. Shinji sat watching the two eat, and of course make a certain amount of mess, but he watched as Lilith ate her salad, remembering she had never eaten anything animal related, meat or milk. Just like another girl he once knew. They sat and ate, but Shinji felt something in the pit of his stomach, he wasn't having another attack but he knew it was something. He looked out of the front of the restaurant and saw a tall hooded man walk past, Shinji stood up and gave the waitress enough money to cover the bill and the tip.
"Father?"
"We're going home."
"Why?"
"Something's come up, I want you two to stay home tonight, while I go out."
They walked back to the apartment with haste and as Shinji walked out of the door, he put the sword inside of a trench coat he had bought. Then gripped something and left. When Waya closed the door he looked at the small table, the invite that he had received from Touji to go to the banquet was missing...
Author note – Sorry it took so long to get this written, I was writing two or three a day before the weekend but it was my sister's birthday party yesterday so I couldn't get to the computer. I'll try to catch up, I would like to finish the story by the end of July. Anyway, I hope you liked this one, I think it was a little longer than the others, you may have noticed the curse of the Eva taking hold of more people as their lives slowly fall apart. Will also try and give Lilith some more lines soon, she seems to just be there and do nothing so far.
Title : Evangelion the New Testament
Chapter Title – 8 – Date with Destiny
Time had passed, people had moped, parties were planned and birthday presents bought. Funnily enough everyone was doing something different, Asuka and Rei had gone to the hotel that NERV had booked for them and spent most of their days there. Shinji was different and the fact that he singed off Asuka's eyebrows didn't go down well. Misato and Hyuga went back to mating like rabbits...I mean organising the big anniversary party which was now only two days away. Shinji had been out shopping and got both Waya and Lilith some presents for their birthday, two days away.
"Why can't I get him out of my head?"
Asuka lay on her bed, she knew that Rei had a joining room but the now brown haired girl was far too busy moping to walk in on her. She just sat staring at the ceiling, remembering Shinji, the Shinji that she knew, the Shinji that she loved and was pretty sure loved her back. She knew what he would be thinking, an unfamiliar ceiling, she also knew that had he said it aloud she would have called him a baka. Just the thought of that word made her twitch, she had never used it again, although she insulted people plenty of times she never said baka. Although she reserved it for herself.
"Baka."
There was a look in Shinji's eye when he pointed that sword at her, apart from the fact that it was red, it was like she could see everything he was thinking, every memory of her. Then it became apparent, every memory Shinji had of her was a bad one, never once did she give him reason to be kind, never did she say her feelings. That look was ten years of pent up anger, that fact that he didn't slice her in two when he had the chance began to boggle her mind. She couldn't help thinking it was her fault, she couldn't help knowing it was her fault and through all this there was another who had been hurt. She only thought of him for a second before the door opened, he stood at the door, his eyes intent on extracting an answer.
"Ayato..."
"Asuka, I came here to tell you something...you have until the day after the anniversary to tell me your feel, then if you don't...I don't know."
"Ayato..."
"I'll pick you up tomorrow night for the party, the night is on me, no matter what your answer is..."
Ayato then closed the door and left, he didn't give it another thought or let her try and explain herself. He had been by her for nearly a year and he knew how manipulative she could be, although it did occur to him that the Asuka he had seen over the past few weeks was much different than the one he was dating. She was more subdued and distracted of late, she hadn't been her usual demanding self, he knew the reason. The reason was obvious and he knew that he would never have Asuka if this one reason still existed, this reason was one Shinji Ikari. As he walked away he wondered whether he could really get rid of this boy, if his happiness was worth the sacrifice of Asuka's. Yet at the same time, was Asuka really happy that Shinji was alive, ever since that moment that she saw him she had done nothing but cry, mope and sleep. Maybe by getting rid of him, she would be happy. But then he did realise that he didn't have the heart to kill Shinji, although the thought of stabbing, shooting or hanging the boy wasn't out of the question he kept on remembering those faces. Waya and Lilith, they were called, although he was sure they weren't his biological children they saw him as a father, could he kill a person and still think about their faces when he slept? At that moment, he knew he couldn't, to kill in cold blood wasn't in his nature, he couldn't kill for the sake of his own happiness knowing so many others would be hurt. He had walked in autopilot all the way down the elevator and into the lobby of the hotel, as he walked he glanced side-to-side looking at the lounge and the bar. He decided to go to the bar, if Asuka had chosen to chase after him she would see him in the bar although in his heart he knew it wouldn't happen. He sat on the seat and looked at the vast array of drinks that they had to offer, he didn't want alcohol he just wanted something cold.
"What's your poison?"
Ayato looked around, tried to come up with something when he heard a shuffle beside him and a female voice came out.
"He'll have a Gin and Tonic."
The barman looked at Ayato, who really didn't care and nodded his head.
"One Gin and Tonic it is."
Ayato looked to his left to thank the person, he followed the half empty glass of Gin and Tonic, up a long, black-gloved arm to a low cut revealing top and long flowing black hair. The woman's face was devious but innocent with the black hair mostly pushed off her face but with a few strands dangling down.
"Thank you, do you often buy stranger's drinks in bars?"
"Only ones that I think are cute."
The innocence went straight out of the window in Ayato's mind, although he couldn't help feel that this woman had something mysterious and strange about her. Although the red eyes were a bit of a give away, not to mention her pale skin.
"So do you have a name?"
"Well I do but I'm not sure you are ready to hear it."
"Try me."
Ayato's drink was put down, as he looked at it and took a sip of it he looked back at the woman, or he would have looked back at her, had she still been there. He looked for a moment, then gave up, he had too much on his mind to think about freaks who try and pick up guys in bars like that.
Meanwhile, Asuka had finally dragged herself out of bed, she spent about ten minutes staring in the mirror, it wasn't like she was thinking about anything in particular. But she had to try and put her feelings in order, every time she thought of Ayato she saw Shinji behind him, she would look at Shinji and Ayato would disappear. She let a few tears slip down her cheek before banging her head against the mirror, she did it a few times, the crying getting louder, Rei stuck her head through the door but thought it was best to leave her.
Shinji and Waya had been watching Lilith for a few days while she started walking on her own again, they were used to it though, she had a problem holding herself in her child form they would get her medicine and she would be better a few days later. Lilith was in the shower in Rei's old apartment while Shinji sat with Waya. Waya was wondering about something for a few days, especially after what his father had said about him caring about both of them, then maybe he would tell him the truth.
"Dad?"
"Yes Waya?"
"What is it that Lilith has?"
Shinji looked at him, Waya had been taking care of Lilith and him for two years, once Shinji was finding it harder and harder to move while holding Lilith together. Although Waya did so without question, Shinji never told either of them what it was that was wrong with her. Waya had proven himself over the last few weeks, although he was still only ten years old, he deserved to know the truth.
"She can't maintain her AT field indefinitely."
"What does that mean?"
"Our AT fields not only protect us, but they hold us together as well, at Third Impact all AT fields stopped and that is why everyone turned to liquid. Lilith isn't strong enough to hold herself together because although she has grown her strength hasn't."
"So what is the medicine and how do you help her?"
"I help her by holding her together by extending my own AT field around her, in the past when she was smaller it was just a few hours rest and then she would be stable for weeks or even months. But as she got older it took longer and there was a smaller gap between instabilities, that was when I researched the medicine. I know I told you its name but I never told you what it does, it is a medicine that increases the power of the mind."
"So by increasing her strength, she can maintain her AT field?"
"Yeah, that's right, the medicine you gave her should be enough to last for at least a month, not to mention the fact that we have enough of it in that jar to keep her alive for a full year."
"Well I'm just glad she is okay."
"Waya, I know I trust you to keep this secret, but I don't think Lilith can understand what's wrong yet, so please don't tell her. For now it can be our secret okay? Just father and son."
Waya smiled and nodded his head, just as Lilith walked out of the bathroom with a robe wrapped around her, Shinji had made sure there was one before she went into the bathroom, remembering the first time he went into this room. But as she stepped out, she was rubbing her hair and the glance she gave the two boys, who were smiling Shinji almost froze in place. Had she been a little taller, with the obvious angelic characteristics, she would have been Rei. Shinji knew that no matter how hard he tried, she would always be Rei, Yui and Lilith, she would never be a unique person, she would always look like someone else. So Shinji knew that she had to have a life that would produce a happy woman who can live happily long after he has gone. But as he sat there he felt a slight murmur in his chest, so he smiled, stood and walked into the bathroom.
"I'm just going to the bathroom, you two get ready, we're going out for dinner."
"YAY!"
The two children ran and jumped around while Shinji laughed and closed the door, within seconds of closing the door he was pushing things off the shelf to balance himself. He clutched his chest as hard as he could, falling to his knees, he gritted his teeth as he moaned in pain. It was too low for Lilith to hear, as she ran into the next abandoned apartment to get dressed but Waya just sat against the wall, next to the bathroom door, thinking about the pain his father was feeling, and getting very worried.
Asuka stepped out of the limousine, Ayato holding her hand and putting on the most obviously faked smile. Asuka tried to smile but couldn't, being guests of honour, both Asuka and Rei had to appear beautiful and get the full red carpet treatment. At first they mistook the party for a film premiere. As they walked towards the main door, Misato stood in a uniform, Makoto at her side, holding her arm.
"Not a secret anymore then."
Rei whispered to Asuka and as much as she strained she couldn't hold a smile for more than a second. They walked inside, looking around there were a lot of people, all wearing their best suits and dresses. In fact as they walked the hall was full and Asuka walked into a tall man by accident.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"What? The she devil apologising for something?"
Asuka looked up and saw Touji's smug, and bearded, face staring back at her and as much as she wanted to she couldn't find the energy required to punch his lights out. But she smiled to see Hikari in a long gown, similar to hers, with a tall, slim man with glasses and long combed hair talking. Asuka hugged both Touji and Hikari, Touji had a heart attack, the man looked disappointed for a moment.
"Hikari, aren't you going to introduce me?"
Hikari smiled, the man smiled and held out a card. Asuka picked it up and read it, at the top it had "Aidasoft Industries". The card's basic idea was that it belonged to Aidasoft's President Kensuke Aida, multi- millionaire. So with a bigger hug...
"So Kensuke-kun, you single?"
Kensuke laughed loudly, for a moment, while Hikari tried to get Touji's heart started again. They all laughed and talked, Rei came up and although shocked they did remember Rei going brunette a little after third impact. They all talked and laughed, Ayato feeling left out, although Hikari had recognised him and said 'hi' he was busy thinking about why she hadn't said loudly 'This is my boyfriend, Ayato' although the thought he knew the reason. They all continued to talk for a while and the meals were about to start.
"So how does Aidasoft do exactly?"
"Well we specialise in military technology, all those years behind a camera came in handy, even if all the Eva data went bye bye."
"Eva..."
"Excuse me, can I have your attention..."
They all looked over to the main stage where Misato was standing in her best dress uniform behind a microphone. She tapped it a few times and there was a large squeaking noise.
"Sorry about that, we would like to point out that dinner is being served in the next room and any speeches will be made from there."
The guests made their way into the main hall, each table had a series of names written on cards around each. Asuka and Rei spotted theirs near the back of the room, with Ayato, Touji, Kensuke, Hikari, Misato and Makoto. Although there was a name that was placed there, they were surprised and a little upset at seeing, Shinji Ikari. When Misato sat down with them to go and get food they looked at her.
"I...put it there in case..."
"Oh, we understand."
They looked at the empty seat, Asuka would glance at it between bites of her food and Ayato stood up.
"I'm going to get more food."
He walked away, it was obvious that he was angry but he wasn't throwing chairs everywhere or anything. He kept walking past the food and went back into the original bar area, which had been all but abandoned. He went to order and again he heard another voice.
"Gin and Tonic."
"Make that two."
Ayato said as he saw that the same woman from before stood in a black gown with the same gloves and her hair up. He had quickly noticed that she was missing her drink, thus he added the 'make that two'. She sat beside him and placed her arm on his.
"You look lonely, were you not here with that red-head?"
"I suppose I should be."
"What's the matter?"
"She loves someone else."
"Oh, that bad?"
"Yep..."
"You are better than she is...you are better than her..."
Ayato looked at her with a certain amount of worry at this point, this woman seemed to know more about him than she was letting on.
"What do you mean?"
"You don't try and string a girl along even though you love another, but I mean she has been in love with Shinji for ten years."
Ayato's chair flew back and rolled, he was stood, his hands griping the bar, he looked at this woman who was stirring the ice in her drink. She looked perfectly innocent, almost like she had said nothing of importance.
"How do you know about Shinji?"
"Oh we have our ways, but he isn't the one we are interested in."
Ayato looked at her blankly before walking back into the hall, the odd glance back showed her the look of fear on his face. The woman smiled, then turned to leave.
Shinji, Waya and Lilith were sitting in a little restaurant in the middle of town, not too far from their new habitat but far enough to be in a nice part of town. They sat eating their steaks, burgers and in Lilith's case, salad. Shinji sat watching the two eat, and of course make a certain amount of mess, but he watched as Lilith ate her salad, remembering she had never eaten anything animal related, meat or milk. Just like another girl he once knew. They sat and ate, but Shinji felt something in the pit of his stomach, he wasn't having another attack but he knew it was something. He looked out of the front of the restaurant and saw a tall hooded man walk past, Shinji stood up and gave the waitress enough money to cover the bill and the tip.
"Father?"
"We're going home."
"Why?"
"Something's come up, I want you two to stay home tonight, while I go out."
They walked back to the apartment with haste and as Shinji walked out of the door, he put the sword inside of a trench coat he had bought. Then gripped something and left. When Waya closed the door he looked at the small table, the invite that he had received from Touji to go to the banquet was missing...
Author note – Sorry it took so long to get this written, I was writing two or three a day before the weekend but it was my sister's birthday party yesterday so I couldn't get to the computer. I'll try to catch up, I would like to finish the story by the end of July. Anyway, I hope you liked this one, I think it was a little longer than the others, you may have noticed the curse of the Eva taking hold of more people as their lives slowly fall apart. Will also try and give Lilith some more lines soon, she seems to just be there and do nothing so far.
