I'm glad people actually like my fic ^_^ and if
you have input, any type of input on how you want
the story to turn out, well email me at
locke8340@yahoo.com and I'll see if I like it ^_^.
Well quick look back on what happened, Shinji
finally isn't the one in the dark anymore, instead
he knows everything about the past (or the future
depending on how you look at it) and Asuka is trying
to get Shinji to say what he has in his mind. And
Kasumi is still clingy. Heh
So anyways nineth chapter here we come
Disclaimer: I don't own this blah blah blah blah blah
you know the rest ^_^
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 9
"Why do I always have to choose...." Shinji kept on
saying to himself as he walked down the hall of NERV HQ,
"I wish I can have a clone, like Rei so I can be two
places at once..."
The really confused Shinji let out a sigh and walked right
into...
"OW.. Watch it why don't y..you..... OH MY GOD.. YOUR
THE GUY WHO'S PILOTING UNIT 01"
"Umm... yeah..." Shinji frowned and looked up.
"Hi, I'm Sandra, Sandra Kentrics, I've been wanting to meet
you all this time.. so.. umm.. do you have anything to do
right now?"
"Actually.. I d"
"Great, why don't we head to that coffee shop and chit chat
a bit you know"
"But I ha-"
"Oh come on.. are you gonna disappoint a fan of yours"
"Bu-"
"Pllllleeeeeaaaaasssseeee"
"Bu-"
"It's just for a few minutes"
"Listen" Shinji said in a VERY bewildered voice, "I need to
do something, so if you rea-"
"SHINJJJIIIIII"
Shinji whiped his head back to find Kasumi jumping right into
him, "Kasumi?? How did you know I was here"
"Hey, I work here, I know EVERYTHING heh"
*Nope, the only people how really know everything is the
commander, now matter how long it is, NERV is still NERV*
"Well, anyways lets go, Chron and Kensu are waiting for us"
Shinji turned around to face a very disappointed Sandra,
"Sorry.. maybe next time k??"
"I'll hold you to your word.. umm.. Shinji is it?"
Shinji nodded his head and quickly found himself being dragged
towards the exit by Kasumi.
"Darn.. I thought he didn't have a Girlfriend yet" Sandra's lips
slowly turned upwards, "Maybe she's just a good friend, even if
she is his girlfriend... naw, now way"
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"Hey Shinji, what took ya so long," Kensu said as Chron shoved
everything edible on the table down his throat, "You just missed
Chron choking on a piece of chicken"
"Wow... I can't believe Chron can still eat after his 'first course'"
Asuka stared at the quickly dimishing food.
"Hey Chron, save some fried chicken for me will ya." Shinji said
and Chron just nod in reply.
"Don't keep your hopes up Shinji, he's gonna eat all of it anyways"
Kasumi said shaking her head,"So what are you gonna do with that
vacation of yours Chron"
"Vacation? How come I've never heard of that" Asuka frowned
"Well, the Commander said that Chron needed some time to cool
off after that... incident... so she decide that Chron should
take a vacation." Kensu explained
"This SUCKS.. how come we never get a vacation" Asuka wined
"Umm Asuka... might I remind you that OUR commander is the Bastard
King" Shinji rolled his eyes.
"Yeah yeah, I know"
"So what ARE you planning to do with your vacation Chron" Kasumi
asked again.
"I'm planning to take a camping trip.. but I have no idea where
to go" Chron finally finshed all of the food, including the piece
of chicken he 'promised' to save for Shinji.
"Even though you ate MY piece of chicken, I'll tell you a good
place," Shinji glared at Chron, "It's just outside Tokyo 3"
"Don't tell me its that place you were when I came to this time"
Asuka leaned back on her chair, "That place is pretty nice, but
it's too near the city, you can still hear cars"
"It's not THAT loud, you can always to deeping into the woods"
"Wow, so where is it" Chron brushed off bits and piece of food
off his jeans.
"Chron, next time.. wear a bib..." Kensu laughed wildly.
"Very funny..." Chron said annoyingly, "So where IS it"
"It's just west of Tokyo 3" Shinji said pointing in the direction.
"Hey, it's not THAT far from the city, maybe we can all go" Kasumi
said with excitment.
"Well we still need the Commander's permission" said Kensu, "I'll
ask her tomorrow"
"Need my permission to do what??"
Everyone in the table looked up and saw Patricia out of her uniform,
"What?? Even the commander of NERV needs her break"
"Err... yeah of course... umm..."
"So... need my permission for what"
"Well we wanna go for a camping trip, it's just outside of Tokyo 3
so incase of an angel attack, we can get back in time.. I think.."
Kasumi said
"Oh, you mean that lake outside Tokyo 3? Sure, it's not too far"
"Yay, we get to go camping" Kasumi cheered as the people in the
coffee shop stared at her.
"Kasumi... you might want to stop." Shinji said nervously
"Heh.. sorry" Kasumi blushed, "So do you want to come to commander?"
"Call me Patricia outside of NERV, and no thanks, I have paper
work to do" She sighed, "The commander of the most powerful war machines
and I still don't have a secratery... what IS this world coming to"
"Heh, let's go tomorrow, I don't wanna wait til after the next angel
attack" Shinji stated plainly.
*Cuz I won't be here then... or would I...*
"We better start packing" Kasumi said standing up, "Come on Shinji,
remember, you promised me that dinner"
"We can pack later, it's only 1" Shinji started
"Plus, I'm about to ask him to do some shopping with me for the trip"
Asuka smiled sweetly at Shinji, "So would you like to go with me"
"Umm... sure... err..."
"Well, I'll come too then" Kasumi looked at Asuka suspusously.
"Sure, the more the merrier" Asuka said keeping her smile.
"I still have paper work to do, but I'm still coming" Kensu stood up
and turned towards the exit, "Seeya guys tomorrow"
"Well I already have camping gear so I guess I'll be finishing up
my homework" Chron sighed, "I can pilot the most powerful piece of
machinery on the face of the earth but I still can't get Math...
this is stupid, why do I need to go to school anyways"
"Well, I graduated from collage and I still need to go to school"
Kasumi said with a smirk.
"Same here" Asuka said not wanting to be left out on this
"Huh, you gradutated from Collage too?" Chron stared at the two girls
infront of him, "I suddenly feel so stupid"
Shinji let out a soft chuckle, "Now you know how I feel when I'm doing
my homework"
"I really need to go now, bye" with that said, Chron left the coffee
shop.
"I really need to go to, paper work stacking as high as the leaning tower
of pisa."
"Come on, let's go SHOPPING" Asuka grinned as she dragged Shinji out
the shop with Kasumi still holding on to him.
"How come I'm getting this bad feeling about this" Shinji said under
his breath. But what he is about to experiance would be completly differnt
from what he expects....
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"Come on Shinji.. let's go already" Kasumi urged Shinji to walk into
the store.
"I got all my stuff already, you don't need me in THERE"
"Baka Shinji just go, we don't have all day" Asuka starts to fume as
Shinji keep resisting to go in.
"Please Shinji.. I just want your opinion on err... somthing.." Kasumi
looked at Shinji with puppy dog eyes.
"I'm tired, plus I need to pack up for the trip." Shinji tries again
to crawl out of this whole predicament.
"AAwww.. PLEASE.." Kasumi starts to pout as Shinji tries to walk away.
"BAKA, GET BACK HERE SO SHE CAN SHOP ALREADY, YOUR HOLDING EVERYONE
UP"
"But.. bu-"
"Please Shinji"
"Bu-"
"COME ON"
"BUT THAT'S A LINGERIE SHOP" Shinji screamed. After that short outbreak
of confusion, Shinji looked around to find all the people staring at him,
"whoops.. so-sorry"
"Just give me your opinion on it.. please.. it's not like we're gonna
force you to wear.." Kasumi started to laugh hysterically as she pictured
Shinji wearing Lingerie, soon after, Asuka joined in.
"What so funny?" Shinji looked at the girls with he's usual attire, then
realizing a chance for escape, he quietly walks away, but Kasumi quickly
grabs hold of him and drags him into the store most guys would die for to
go in. (hehe, I don't know about the rest of the world but I'm talking about
the guys in my school so if any guy feels insulted by this.. sorry.. but
I seriously doubt that ^_^)
*******15 minutes later*******
"So Shinji.. how do I look" Kasumi said seductivly as she walks infront
of Shinji posing for him.
Shinji stared with bewildered eyes as he saw his girlfriend wearing a most
seductive piece of lingerie which is hugging every curve on her body.
"How about ME" Asuka also walked infront of Shinji and posed.
Blood starts to rush through his nose as Shinji felt his 'friend' acting
up below, *After his, I'm gonna suffer from lose of blood*
"SO.. come on, what's your verdict?" Kasumi asked, "I'll sleep in this
if you like it"
Shinji instently froze, "I.. err.. thought we're only out for camping
stuff..."
"Oh come on, don't be such a wet blanket, SOOOO how DO I look" Kasumi
continue to switch poses infront of the bewildered boy.
"I think it's... it's..... g-go-good...." Shinji manage to get some words
out of his mouth even as the two most beautiful girls (in his mind) we're
standing infront of him with almost NOTHING on posing.
"Only good?" Inquired Asuka as she walked closer towards Shinji.
"Umm... err... aahhh.."
"I'll take that as a yes it's perfect" Asuka walked back into the changing
room and changed.
"Heh, you look cute when your staring with those big goggly eyes" Kasumi
smiled sweetly as she followed Asuka into the change room.
"Why can't I have a normal life.." Shinji groaned as the girls changed.
*That wasn't much help with my problem.... so which one do I like better
no better question, who do I love...* Shinji's thought wandered for minutes
but..
"Err.. sire, the total comes to 175,000 yen"
"WHAT!?!?"
"The girls said that you're paying for their expenses."
"I'M GETTING YOU TWO FOR THIS" Shinji shouted as he paied the bill, "Great,
I'm broke now"
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Shinji laied in his bed as he talked with Chron and Kensu on the phone about
his little 'shopping spree'.
"YOU LUCKY DOG" Kensu laughed out loud, "You had two girls dancing infront of
you in lingerie IN a lingerie shop, you have just lived every guy's dream in
tokyo."
"Damn, I'm a Eva pilot too, how come HE gets all the luck" Chron laughed
hysterically.
"Not funny guys... I need to pay 175,000 yen for all the stuff they brought"
Kensu controled his laughing and in his sage like voice he said, "A price to
pay to be in heaven young grasshopper" before he crumbled and starts laughing
again.
"So that's the price you need to pay if you wanna go into heaven" Chron
continue to laugh non-stop as Shinji groaned in despair.
"Umm guys, I need to use the phone." Kasumi's voice came in suddenly.
"AAHHH, umm Kasumi, when did you come on??" Chron suddenly said in terror.
"Right about the time when Kensu said something about the price to pay to
be in heaven??"
Kensu and Chron starts laughing like a mad man again as Shinji said, "Guys
gotta go, seeya tomorrow."
"Yeah bye" Kensu said inbetween breaths and laughes.
"Hey Kasumi... who you callin'"
"Oh, just wanna save you from more embarrassment" Kasumi said with a
small giggle, "Those two will never have stopped if I didn't cut in would
they?"
"Guess not... hey, we better go to sleep.. the camping trip's tomorrow and
we're meeting at that city exit at 7 so we better get some sleep"
"Right," Kasumi nodded and slid beside Shinji, "Hey do you think we can fit
two people in a sleeping bag?"
"Huh... sure, the sleeping bag is pretty big, I bet you can have three people
in that thing"
"Umm.. right.... nite' Shinji"
"Kasumi, if you like, you can share a sleeping bag with me.." Shinji said
off-handedly.
"Thanks" Kasumi smiled, "I might even wear that piece of 'clothing' you
brought"
Blood gushed towards Shinji's head as the memory of the 'incident' in the
lingerie shop came back.
"Yeah... umm.. I don't think you should..." Shinji said as trying to sound
calm, "I won't be able to sleep if you wear THAT"
"I'm wearing it right now" Kasumi smiled seductivly
"WHAT?!?" Shinji jumped out of bed and turned his head away from Kasumi.
"Just kidding.. god, your easy to scare" Kasumi giggled, "I can't believe
you the pilot of the 'purple demon'"
"Hey, it has a name, it's U-N-I-T 0-1"
"Getting sentimental now aren't we"
"Hey I resent that... but still we need to sleep"
"Nite"
"Nite" Shinji stared at the sleeping figure of Kasumi, "Kasumi... how can
I leave you... but how can I leave Asuka..."
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"LETS GET GOING PEOPLE" Asuka said enthusiasticly
"*Yawn* yeah lets go, I wanna see that lake before lunch so I can swim"
Chron grinned.
"Hey, wait for me" Kensu dashed towards the group of teens, "I have all
the food here"
"No you don't, me and Shinji packed food too" Kasumi smiled, "Lets go and
leave Kensu all alone here"
"HEY, I DO have the marshmallows"
"Oh right.." Kasumi grinned from ear to ear as Kensu runs his fastest to
catch up with the others.
"MARSHMALLOWS, I WANT SOME NOW" Chron shouted and dashed towards Kensu.
"Chron, you'll get some tonight..." Shinji rolled his eyes, "If you start
eatting them now, you won't have any tomorrow."
"Yeah, plus if you eat them now, I promise you that you won't reach the
lake alive" Asuka threated
"Yeah, we'll beat you into a bloody plup" Kasumi glared at Chron.
"I don't get it, how can you date someone like her Shinji" Chron said after
looking at Kasumi's glare, "her face is the excatly duplicate of the devils
own face."
"Heh... like you said, I have weird taste in women" Shinji said while
holding Kasumi back.
"Your lucky this time pervert, next time your dead" Kasumi continued her
glare.
"Your just lucky you didn't insult Asuka Chron heh" Shinji blurted out,
and before he realize his mistake, Asuka was already on top of him
getting ready to slap him silly.
"ShinJJJIIIII... YOU ARE SO DEAD" Asuka screamed before chasing Shinji
down the trail.
"Hmm... both of the girls here are both incarnations of the devil..
interesting" Chron said seriously.
"THAT'S IT" Kasumi pulled out a frying pan from her back pack and
chased after Chron.
"Kids... will they every learn" Kensu slowly jogged after them.
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"WOW.. this place is awsome" Kasumi beamed as she saw the scenery,
"How come you never brought me to this place."
"ASUKA, STOP HITTING ME ALREADY" Shinji covered his head as Asuka
continue to idly hit his head, "Well I never thought of it"
"Now I can't swim Kasumi.. do you HAVE to hit that hard" Chron
groaned as he looked at this injuries, "your both big tomboys"
The two girls instantly turned towards Chron and slowly walk towards
him with death in their eyes.
"I think I should shut up now.. heh" Chron squealed, "I think I should
go for a swim.. my brusies aren't that bad"
"I'm going too" Kensu walked after Chron to change.
"Why aren't you going Shinji??" Kasumi asked
"The invincible Shinji doesn't know how to" Asuka teased.
"Well I just never got around to learn it." Shinji countered
"I well it's the perfect time now" Asuka grinned.
"Well I guess this is the perfect time for you to learn how to cook, so
I don't need to every day." Shinji smiled evilly.
"WHY YOU LITTLE PERVERT..." Asuka starts to fume again, for the third
time in one morning (well she was fuming the whole way so theirs not
really a good way to tell).
"YEEEEAAAAHHHH *splash*" Chron shouted and did a cannon ball just in
time to save Shinji from certain death.
"Hmph, I'm gonna take a quick dip too, don't you even DARE to peep"
"Why would I want to" Shinji said plainly.
"Cuz I'm the symbol for perfection" Asuka boasted.
"More like symbol for the demon" Shinji muttered under his breath,
just loud enough for Kasumi to hear.
"That was mean Shinji" Kasumi whisper back.
"Well I'm just stating the truth here" the Third Child grinned,
"Why aren't you swimming?"
"I didn't bring a bathing suit" Kasumi said, "Plus even if I did, I won't
be swimming cuz you'd be too busy staring and glomping at me if I wore
my bikini"
Shinji sweatdropped as he heard Kasumi's explination, "Heh, I guess so"
The two of them sat together by the lake and looked at the three figures
in the lake swimming and splashing each other in silence.
"So Shinji... why do you like me?" Kasumi suddenly spoke up
"I don't know.. I just do..." Shinji replied curtly
"Come on, what kind of answer is that"
"Well, your nice, your beautiful, your smart," Shinji said, "plus you
sleep right beside me at night" Shinji said jokingly and grinned.
"Shut up" Kasumi slapped his arm lightly, "Do you like Asuka"
"Yeah sure... why not" Shinji answer carefully, "She used to be me roomy
when we lived with our guardian, she's mean to me most of the time
but I guess it's kinda boring if she wasn't there"
"So d-do you umm... LIKE like her... I..err.. mean"
"Kasumi, I..." Shinji faultered, "I have no idea why your asking me these
questions, but all I can say is this, I don't know if I should go back
to my time anymore..."
Kasumi's face lit up a bit as she heard Shinji, "What do you mean?"
"Well I mean... I want to go back to the past to correct the mistakes
my father did, but your... your here.... Asuka will be going back for
sure I know THAT much but after not seeing her for a month, I realize
that I actually miss her ranting" Shinji chuckled, "Me miss her insults
imagine that"
"So will you go back?" Kasumi asked with concern.
"I don't know... I don't know what I should do anymore"
"I shouldn't have brought this up, it's vacation, we're supposed to be
relaxing not thinking"
"It's ok, I need to figure out what to do later anyways"
"HEY SHINJI" Chron screamed from the other end of the lake, "WANNA COOK
LUNCH FOR US, WE'RE ALL GETTING A BIT HUNGERY"
"SURE CHRON, I'LL START COOKING" Shinji shouted back, "wanna help me
Kasumi?"
"Sure"
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"I think this would be the first thing I've agreed with in this time"
Asuka stared jaw dropped as Chron eats burger after burger that Shinji
and Kasumi makes, "Chron's eatting habit never ceases to amaze"
"Well if he keeps this up, our camping trip would only last for 2
more hours" Shinji grinned.
"Well if you hungry, you havta eat" Chron said inbetween bites.
"Well if your always this hungry, it's a wonder Tokyo 3 isn't suffering
from lack of food in the markets" Kasumi said while handing Chron
another burger.
"I doubt that Kasumi, Tokyo 3 would be suffering from starvation"
Kensu joined in after he finished his burger.
"Hey where's the marshmallows.... I think I finished with eatting the
burgers" Chron said flatly as he shoved down another burger
"Thank god, we can actually go for another day out here with the
supplies left" Shinji siged in relieve as he took out the bag of extra
large marshmallows.
"Hey look at the bright side Shinji," Kasumi grinned, "at least we
don't need to cook anymore"
Shinji nodded in reply and stared off into space. *Well I think I can
get away with all my questions during this camping trip* Shinji looked
at the two girls, *Both of them are too busy hitting Chron or teasing
Chron and I'll be too busy trying to get away from the rampaging girls
that I won't be even think about all this*
"Hey, let's go hiking a bit," Kensu said trying to stop the girls from
tearing Chron apart, "This place might be interesting to walk in"
"Sure, at least Chron would be too busy triping over stuff to do
something stupid" Asuka the said under her breath, "Plus I might
bet able to drag Shinji out of the way and talk to him..."
"Yeah, hey Shinji, walk with me?" Kasumi tiltled her head and smiled.
"Actually, I was planning on talking to Kensu a bit" Shinji said,
"I need to talk to him about some stuff"
"Oh it's ok" Kasumi smiled half-heartedly after hearing Shinji's
reply.
"Well let's go," Kensu said, "you said you want to talk to me about
something?"
"Heh, I just want to get away from the Kasumi, staying with her seems
to remind me of too much stuff," Shinji sheepishly said, "plus seeing
her beating on Chron and teasing him reminds me of Asuka"
"I guess.." Kensu thought for a moment, "you do realize that you will
have to choose sooner or later"
"Yeah I know, it's just that I want this vacation to be REALLY a
vacation"
"I guess you have a point there"
"Hey Baka" Asuka said from behind Shinji, "I know this is suppose
to be a vacation and all but I just thought of something I need to
tell you... private"
"Umm.. sure..." Shinji hesitated before following Asuka off to the
side, "So what is it?"
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*I wonder what they're talking about* Kasumi looked at Shinji and
Asuka while hiking behind them, *I shouldn't worry about it.. I mean
Shinji already said that Asuka doesn't like him... but Shinji is
kinda slow on these things...* Kasumi shook her head as if to clear
her mind, *I'm worrying too much*
"WHAT!?!?!" Shinji suddenly screamed and backed away from Asuka,
"y-your.. kidding right"
"YOU BAKA, WHY DID YOU SCREAM" Asuka yelled back.
"W-we-well.. umm... sorry"
"AARRR.." Asuka walked off to the front of the line.
"Umm Shinji," Kasumi said with a worried expression, "What did Asuka
say?"
"Nothing really... just some info and stuff"
"Shinji, you do realize that your bad at lieing right"
"I guess..." Shinji sighed, "Kasumi, do you mind if I keep just one
secret from you... I mean..."
"Shinji, you've kept secrets from me before and I still like you as
much as now.. I guess one more secret won't hurt," Kasumi said with
a sigh, "But I would really like it if you tell me later"
"I promise I'll tell you" Shinji said confidently, "but right now,
lets catch up with them... I think we're falling behind a bit too
much"
"Yeah.." Kasumi and Shinji jogged a bit to catch up with the others
*Why is Shinji keeping that a secret from me....*
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"WOW.. that was one good wake in a park" Kensu said as he dropped
down onto the ground, "I'm dead tired"
"You must be getting old Kensu.. I'm still full of energy heh"
Chron said jumping around.
"No, he's not getting old Chron, you just have too much sugar in
you.. that's all" Kasumi said as she, also, dropped down onto the
ground.
"I still think it's because Kensu is getting old" Chron persisted.
"So.. are you saying I'M old" Kasumi glared at the rookie Eva
pilot.
"Whoops... err... umm.. I think I... err.. I have ta go" Chron walked
off trying to avoid Kasumi's wrath.
"Heh, there I got rid of Chron.. so who's up for a game of big 2"
Kasumi grinned as she pulled out a deck of cards from her pack.
"That smile reminds me of Misato" Shinji whispered to Asuka a bit
freaked, "it's that smile Misato gives when she is positive that
she is gonna win"
Asuka looked at Kasumi's visage and studied it, "Your right.. that
grin does look a lot like Misato's... freaky"
"So who's in"
"NO WAY Kasumi, you have that smile on you... that decks rigged..
I know it"
"Oh come on guys"
"NO.." Kensu shook his head violently, "Don't play with her guys..
if you know what's best for yourself"
"I'll play" Asuka said defiantly
"Same here" Shinji nodded.
"Well Kensu..." Kasumi grinned evilly
"Fine fine fine..." Kensu bowed his head in defeat.
"Prepare to lose.." Kasumi said, "Well why don't we make it so that
the loser needs to give next month's salary to the winner"
"Damn.. I shouldn't have played with you"
"Heh.. prepare to lose big money guys"
*******30 minutes later*******
"Man.. you guys gambling again" Chron said seriously, "you know I
can report you the the commander"
"If you whine one more time, I'm not gonna cook tonight" Shinji said
while looking at his cards.
"Fine.." Chron glared at Shinji and walked away.
"Hah, I win" Asuka said out loud as she puts down the last card.
"I can't believe it, I used all my tricks and you still win" Kasumi
said bewildered.
"Heh, you might know how to cheat, but me and Asuka know all the
tricks in the book" Shinji said plainly
"Heh, comes as a plus if you live with a cheater" Asuka laughed.
Kasumi hit herself on the forehead, "I shoulda know something was
wrong when you two said yes that easily"
"Well too bad Kasumi, pay up" Asuka signaled by waving her hand.
"Damn..." Kensu groaned as he reached for his wallet, "I didn't
even had a chance of winner"
"Too bad Kensu, you shoulda known that a long time ago" Asuka
smirked, "I AM the mosted talented person on the face of the
earth, exclusive pilot of Eva..."
"This is gonna take a while," Shinji said as he tuned Asuka's
voice out, "might as well ignore her til she finishes"
"... and not to mention the most BEAUTIFUL person on earth" Asuka
finally stops and looks around, "Hey, where did everyone go"
"We're here Asuka, we're just setting up our tents" Shinji said as
he sets up the tent for Kasumi and himself, "you should do that too"
"Hmph, I don't need to tell me that"
*I sure got off easy for that.. I wonder what's up with her*
*******************************
"What a day," Shinji breathed out with relieve as he unrolls his
sleeping bag, "hey, Kasumi, brought you sleeping bag with ya?"
"Nope" Kasumi said with a grin, "I didn't think I needed one"
"Well let's see what the other's are up to first." Shinji walked out
of the tent and was meet by Asuka.
"Umm.. Shinji..." Asuka started to blush lightly, but luckly, Shinji
didn't notice, "do you mind if I spent the night in your tent"
"What's wrong with yours?"
"I..err.... forgot to bring my...*mumble*"
"Huh?.. what are you trying to say Asuka?"
"I forgot my...my...my sleeping..."
"Ehhh.... aahhh... ummm... that's a problem..."
"Hey, what are you two doing there," Kensu said to Shinji and Asuka,
"Shouldn't you kids be in bed"
"Hey Kensu, you have a extra sleeping bag for Asuka?" Shinji asked
with no hesitation at all, "She seems to have forgotten to bring her's"
*Yeah, and you'll like to share one with her too right Shinji* Kensu
thought as he searched for an extra sleeping bag, "Nope, don't have
one."
"Well, guess I'm sharing with you then" Asuka hid a small smile as she
walked towards Shinji's tent, "but don't you try anything fun-"
"Well I guess I'll be sleeping on the ground" Shinji groaned as he
took out a extra blanket.
"Huh?" Asuka stopped right on her tracks.
Shinji walked back into the tent and is followed by Asuka.
"Hey Shinji, what's Asuka doing here?" Kasumi asked.
"Umm.. Kasumi, do you..err.. mind if you shared with..err... Asuka heh"
Shinji laughed nervously as he looked for possible cover.
"Huh?? why"
"I forgot to pack my sleeping bag OK, satisfied?" Asuka said in her
annoyed voice.
"Oh ok" Kasumi said a bit disappointed but quickly cheers up, "So Asuka,
tell me, how is like piloting the Eva, Shinji never tells me what it's
like"
"Ok, this is gonna turn into some girl talk," Shinji started to leave the
tent, "I'm outta here, I'll be in Kensu's tent see ya girls in the morning"
"Yeah, see ya Shinji" Kasumi waved and blew him a quick kiss.
"Whatever Baka"
*******later that night*******
"You WHAT?!?!" Asuka tries to keep her voice down as Kasumi talks.
*God tell me this is not true*
"Well, Shinji is all warm and cozy, I just can't resist" Kasumi said with
a small smile, "plus, he's like a human size teddy bear."
"So let me get this straight, you sleep with Shinji and that wimp didn't
go all what the heck are you doing Kasumi and backed away!!"
"Nope, I think he kinda enjoys the company too" Kasumi giggled
"Oh, man... that pervert is taking advantage of you," Asuka said with
disgust, "you DO realize that right?"
*Maybe that Shinji does have a spine after all*
"Well I WAS the one how suggested it first...so..." Kasumi voice slowly
trailed off and starts to blush.
"Mein Gott.... what is this world coming to" Asuka shook her head, "I'm
going to sleep, at least I can still get a good night sleep in this doomed
world"
*Yup, doomed.. just like my chance with Shinji.. all going down the drain*
"Sure Asuka, g'nite" Kasumi turned away from Asuka and slowly drifts into
sleep.
*******In Kensu's tent at the same moment*******
"Bad move Shinji, you shoulda stayed with the girls" Kensu tries extremely
hard to surpress a laughing fit, "you three would be litterly 'rubbing
together' and who knows what might happen"
"Oh get your mind out of the gutter," Shinji shook his head in regret, "why
did I even come here.. I mean I'd rather put up with Chron's snoring right
about now."
"Oh come on, losen up, it's a vacation, your two dream girls are in your
tent..."
"Only one Kensu... only one" Shinji smiled
"Who might THAT be" Kensu sat up immediately
"Kasumi..." Shinji smiled, "I've been thinking during the hike, alot of
thinking actually, and I think that Kasumi's the one."
"Interesting..." Kensu nodded is head, "Well guess you won't be gong back
now huh?"
"Nope" Shinji said with a sad tone to his voice, "I have to go back, to
give Kasumi a better future... I'm going back for her, not for Misato, not
for me, not even for Asuka.. I'm going back for Kasumi."
"Heh, well you better go to your tent and take a good look at her then, she
IS sleeping in YOUR sleeping bag and wearing whatever she wears, you might
as well take advantage of this and go get some" Kensu nearly choked himself
as he surpresses another fit of laughter.
"Oh cut it out already with that" Shinji covered is head with the blankets,
"I'm going to sleep"
"Can't take the truth Shinji, you know you want to go in there" Kensu grinned
evilly at Shinji.
"I'm going to sleep, and I think you should too old man"
"That was a cheap shot, I'm only 27 for your information"
"Yeah, that's what they all say"
Kensu smirked, "Well you better have some sleep cuz you'll need it"
"Sure"
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"Well she be able to finish the mission?"
"Yes, she is able to, and she will finish it"
"But you have to realize that she's just an newbie, yes even if she is a genious
she's still an inexperianced agent"
"Kasumi will finish this mission and she won't fail you"
"See to that, don't fail me, or else"
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DUN DUN DUN, hah did you think I'm just gonna make it so that Kasumi is just
a clingy girlfriend of Shinji's from the future, HAH the your wrong, of course
she's not, that's why I'm saying this right now and right here, KASUMI ROCKS. but
not to worry, Rei is still my fav, and Misato a close second ^_^ but anyways, hows
this for a plot twist heh.
For the next Chapter:
Asuka finds out the truth about Shinji's decision and Chron tries to make of what
is happening. Kasumi (who ever she might be) keeps holding on to Shinji like dear
life itself but finds out that Shinji would be going back to the past even after
the truth is out.....
That's that, ninth chapter finished, I hope you people like it ^^
Well R&R if you like and happy reading
you have input, any type of input on how you want
the story to turn out, well email me at
locke8340@yahoo.com and I'll see if I like it ^_^.
Well quick look back on what happened, Shinji
finally isn't the one in the dark anymore, instead
he knows everything about the past (or the future
depending on how you look at it) and Asuka is trying
to get Shinji to say what he has in his mind. And
Kasumi is still clingy. Heh
So anyways nineth chapter here we come
Disclaimer: I don't own this blah blah blah blah blah
you know the rest ^_^
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 9
"Why do I always have to choose...." Shinji kept on
saying to himself as he walked down the hall of NERV HQ,
"I wish I can have a clone, like Rei so I can be two
places at once..."
The really confused Shinji let out a sigh and walked right
into...
"OW.. Watch it why don't y..you..... OH MY GOD.. YOUR
THE GUY WHO'S PILOTING UNIT 01"
"Umm... yeah..." Shinji frowned and looked up.
"Hi, I'm Sandra, Sandra Kentrics, I've been wanting to meet
you all this time.. so.. umm.. do you have anything to do
right now?"
"Actually.. I d"
"Great, why don't we head to that coffee shop and chit chat
a bit you know"
"But I ha-"
"Oh come on.. are you gonna disappoint a fan of yours"
"Bu-"
"Pllllleeeeeaaaaasssseeee"
"Bu-"
"It's just for a few minutes"
"Listen" Shinji said in a VERY bewildered voice, "I need to
do something, so if you rea-"
"SHINJJJIIIIII"
Shinji whiped his head back to find Kasumi jumping right into
him, "Kasumi?? How did you know I was here"
"Hey, I work here, I know EVERYTHING heh"
*Nope, the only people how really know everything is the
commander, now matter how long it is, NERV is still NERV*
"Well, anyways lets go, Chron and Kensu are waiting for us"
Shinji turned around to face a very disappointed Sandra,
"Sorry.. maybe next time k??"
"I'll hold you to your word.. umm.. Shinji is it?"
Shinji nodded his head and quickly found himself being dragged
towards the exit by Kasumi.
"Darn.. I thought he didn't have a Girlfriend yet" Sandra's lips
slowly turned upwards, "Maybe she's just a good friend, even if
she is his girlfriend... naw, now way"
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"Hey Shinji, what took ya so long," Kensu said as Chron shoved
everything edible on the table down his throat, "You just missed
Chron choking on a piece of chicken"
"Wow... I can't believe Chron can still eat after his 'first course'"
Asuka stared at the quickly dimishing food.
"Hey Chron, save some fried chicken for me will ya." Shinji said
and Chron just nod in reply.
"Don't keep your hopes up Shinji, he's gonna eat all of it anyways"
Kasumi said shaking her head,"So what are you gonna do with that
vacation of yours Chron"
"Vacation? How come I've never heard of that" Asuka frowned
"Well, the Commander said that Chron needed some time to cool
off after that... incident... so she decide that Chron should
take a vacation." Kensu explained
"This SUCKS.. how come we never get a vacation" Asuka wined
"Umm Asuka... might I remind you that OUR commander is the Bastard
King" Shinji rolled his eyes.
"Yeah yeah, I know"
"So what ARE you planning to do with your vacation Chron" Kasumi
asked again.
"I'm planning to take a camping trip.. but I have no idea where
to go" Chron finally finshed all of the food, including the piece
of chicken he 'promised' to save for Shinji.
"Even though you ate MY piece of chicken, I'll tell you a good
place," Shinji glared at Chron, "It's just outside Tokyo 3"
"Don't tell me its that place you were when I came to this time"
Asuka leaned back on her chair, "That place is pretty nice, but
it's too near the city, you can still hear cars"
"It's not THAT loud, you can always to deeping into the woods"
"Wow, so where is it" Chron brushed off bits and piece of food
off his jeans.
"Chron, next time.. wear a bib..." Kensu laughed wildly.
"Very funny..." Chron said annoyingly, "So where IS it"
"It's just west of Tokyo 3" Shinji said pointing in the direction.
"Hey, it's not THAT far from the city, maybe we can all go" Kasumi
said with excitment.
"Well we still need the Commander's permission" said Kensu, "I'll
ask her tomorrow"
"Need my permission to do what??"
Everyone in the table looked up and saw Patricia out of her uniform,
"What?? Even the commander of NERV needs her break"
"Err... yeah of course... umm..."
"So... need my permission for what"
"Well we wanna go for a camping trip, it's just outside of Tokyo 3
so incase of an angel attack, we can get back in time.. I think.."
Kasumi said
"Oh, you mean that lake outside Tokyo 3? Sure, it's not too far"
"Yay, we get to go camping" Kasumi cheered as the people in the
coffee shop stared at her.
"Kasumi... you might want to stop." Shinji said nervously
"Heh.. sorry" Kasumi blushed, "So do you want to come to commander?"
"Call me Patricia outside of NERV, and no thanks, I have paper
work to do" She sighed, "The commander of the most powerful war machines
and I still don't have a secratery... what IS this world coming to"
"Heh, let's go tomorrow, I don't wanna wait til after the next angel
attack" Shinji stated plainly.
*Cuz I won't be here then... or would I...*
"We better start packing" Kasumi said standing up, "Come on Shinji,
remember, you promised me that dinner"
"We can pack later, it's only 1" Shinji started
"Plus, I'm about to ask him to do some shopping with me for the trip"
Asuka smiled sweetly at Shinji, "So would you like to go with me"
"Umm... sure... err..."
"Well, I'll come too then" Kasumi looked at Asuka suspusously.
"Sure, the more the merrier" Asuka said keeping her smile.
"I still have paper work to do, but I'm still coming" Kensu stood up
and turned towards the exit, "Seeya guys tomorrow"
"Well I already have camping gear so I guess I'll be finishing up
my homework" Chron sighed, "I can pilot the most powerful piece of
machinery on the face of the earth but I still can't get Math...
this is stupid, why do I need to go to school anyways"
"Well, I graduated from collage and I still need to go to school"
Kasumi said with a smirk.
"Same here" Asuka said not wanting to be left out on this
"Huh, you gradutated from Collage too?" Chron stared at the two girls
infront of him, "I suddenly feel so stupid"
Shinji let out a soft chuckle, "Now you know how I feel when I'm doing
my homework"
"I really need to go now, bye" with that said, Chron left the coffee
shop.
"I really need to go to, paper work stacking as high as the leaning tower
of pisa."
"Come on, let's go SHOPPING" Asuka grinned as she dragged Shinji out
the shop with Kasumi still holding on to him.
"How come I'm getting this bad feeling about this" Shinji said under
his breath. But what he is about to experiance would be completly differnt
from what he expects....
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"Come on Shinji.. let's go already" Kasumi urged Shinji to walk into
the store.
"I got all my stuff already, you don't need me in THERE"
"Baka Shinji just go, we don't have all day" Asuka starts to fume as
Shinji keep resisting to go in.
"Please Shinji.. I just want your opinion on err... somthing.." Kasumi
looked at Shinji with puppy dog eyes.
"I'm tired, plus I need to pack up for the trip." Shinji tries again
to crawl out of this whole predicament.
"AAwww.. PLEASE.." Kasumi starts to pout as Shinji tries to walk away.
"BAKA, GET BACK HERE SO SHE CAN SHOP ALREADY, YOUR HOLDING EVERYONE
UP"
"But.. bu-"
"Please Shinji"
"Bu-"
"COME ON"
"BUT THAT'S A LINGERIE SHOP" Shinji screamed. After that short outbreak
of confusion, Shinji looked around to find all the people staring at him,
"whoops.. so-sorry"
"Just give me your opinion on it.. please.. it's not like we're gonna
force you to wear.." Kasumi started to laugh hysterically as she pictured
Shinji wearing Lingerie, soon after, Asuka joined in.
"What so funny?" Shinji looked at the girls with he's usual attire, then
realizing a chance for escape, he quietly walks away, but Kasumi quickly
grabs hold of him and drags him into the store most guys would die for to
go in. (hehe, I don't know about the rest of the world but I'm talking about
the guys in my school so if any guy feels insulted by this.. sorry.. but
I seriously doubt that ^_^)
*******15 minutes later*******
"So Shinji.. how do I look" Kasumi said seductivly as she walks infront
of Shinji posing for him.
Shinji stared with bewildered eyes as he saw his girlfriend wearing a most
seductive piece of lingerie which is hugging every curve on her body.
"How about ME" Asuka also walked infront of Shinji and posed.
Blood starts to rush through his nose as Shinji felt his 'friend' acting
up below, *After his, I'm gonna suffer from lose of blood*
"SO.. come on, what's your verdict?" Kasumi asked, "I'll sleep in this
if you like it"
Shinji instently froze, "I.. err.. thought we're only out for camping
stuff..."
"Oh come on, don't be such a wet blanket, SOOOO how DO I look" Kasumi
continue to switch poses infront of the bewildered boy.
"I think it's... it's..... g-go-good...." Shinji manage to get some words
out of his mouth even as the two most beautiful girls (in his mind) we're
standing infront of him with almost NOTHING on posing.
"Only good?" Inquired Asuka as she walked closer towards Shinji.
"Umm... err... aahhh.."
"I'll take that as a yes it's perfect" Asuka walked back into the changing
room and changed.
"Heh, you look cute when your staring with those big goggly eyes" Kasumi
smiled sweetly as she followed Asuka into the change room.
"Why can't I have a normal life.." Shinji groaned as the girls changed.
*That wasn't much help with my problem.... so which one do I like better
no better question, who do I love...* Shinji's thought wandered for minutes
but..
"Err.. sire, the total comes to 175,000 yen"
"WHAT!?!?"
"The girls said that you're paying for their expenses."
"I'M GETTING YOU TWO FOR THIS" Shinji shouted as he paied the bill, "Great,
I'm broke now"
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Shinji laied in his bed as he talked with Chron and Kensu on the phone about
his little 'shopping spree'.
"YOU LUCKY DOG" Kensu laughed out loud, "You had two girls dancing infront of
you in lingerie IN a lingerie shop, you have just lived every guy's dream in
tokyo."
"Damn, I'm a Eva pilot too, how come HE gets all the luck" Chron laughed
hysterically.
"Not funny guys... I need to pay 175,000 yen for all the stuff they brought"
Kensu controled his laughing and in his sage like voice he said, "A price to
pay to be in heaven young grasshopper" before he crumbled and starts laughing
again.
"So that's the price you need to pay if you wanna go into heaven" Chron
continue to laugh non-stop as Shinji groaned in despair.
"Umm guys, I need to use the phone." Kasumi's voice came in suddenly.
"AAHHH, umm Kasumi, when did you come on??" Chron suddenly said in terror.
"Right about the time when Kensu said something about the price to pay to
be in heaven??"
Kensu and Chron starts laughing like a mad man again as Shinji said, "Guys
gotta go, seeya tomorrow."
"Yeah bye" Kensu said inbetween breaths and laughes.
"Hey Kasumi... who you callin'"
"Oh, just wanna save you from more embarrassment" Kasumi said with a
small giggle, "Those two will never have stopped if I didn't cut in would
they?"
"Guess not... hey, we better go to sleep.. the camping trip's tomorrow and
we're meeting at that city exit at 7 so we better get some sleep"
"Right," Kasumi nodded and slid beside Shinji, "Hey do you think we can fit
two people in a sleeping bag?"
"Huh... sure, the sleeping bag is pretty big, I bet you can have three people
in that thing"
"Umm.. right.... nite' Shinji"
"Kasumi, if you like, you can share a sleeping bag with me.." Shinji said
off-handedly.
"Thanks" Kasumi smiled, "I might even wear that piece of 'clothing' you
brought"
Blood gushed towards Shinji's head as the memory of the 'incident' in the
lingerie shop came back.
"Yeah... umm.. I don't think you should..." Shinji said as trying to sound
calm, "I won't be able to sleep if you wear THAT"
"I'm wearing it right now" Kasumi smiled seductivly
"WHAT?!?" Shinji jumped out of bed and turned his head away from Kasumi.
"Just kidding.. god, your easy to scare" Kasumi giggled, "I can't believe
you the pilot of the 'purple demon'"
"Hey, it has a name, it's U-N-I-T 0-1"
"Getting sentimental now aren't we"
"Hey I resent that... but still we need to sleep"
"Nite"
"Nite" Shinji stared at the sleeping figure of Kasumi, "Kasumi... how can
I leave you... but how can I leave Asuka..."
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"LETS GET GOING PEOPLE" Asuka said enthusiasticly
"*Yawn* yeah lets go, I wanna see that lake before lunch so I can swim"
Chron grinned.
"Hey, wait for me" Kensu dashed towards the group of teens, "I have all
the food here"
"No you don't, me and Shinji packed food too" Kasumi smiled, "Lets go and
leave Kensu all alone here"
"HEY, I DO have the marshmallows"
"Oh right.." Kasumi grinned from ear to ear as Kensu runs his fastest to
catch up with the others.
"MARSHMALLOWS, I WANT SOME NOW" Chron shouted and dashed towards Kensu.
"Chron, you'll get some tonight..." Shinji rolled his eyes, "If you start
eatting them now, you won't have any tomorrow."
"Yeah, plus if you eat them now, I promise you that you won't reach the
lake alive" Asuka threated
"Yeah, we'll beat you into a bloody plup" Kasumi glared at Chron.
"I don't get it, how can you date someone like her Shinji" Chron said after
looking at Kasumi's glare, "her face is the excatly duplicate of the devils
own face."
"Heh... like you said, I have weird taste in women" Shinji said while
holding Kasumi back.
"Your lucky this time pervert, next time your dead" Kasumi continued her
glare.
"Your just lucky you didn't insult Asuka Chron heh" Shinji blurted out,
and before he realize his mistake, Asuka was already on top of him
getting ready to slap him silly.
"ShinJJJIIIII... YOU ARE SO DEAD" Asuka screamed before chasing Shinji
down the trail.
"Hmm... both of the girls here are both incarnations of the devil..
interesting" Chron said seriously.
"THAT'S IT" Kasumi pulled out a frying pan from her back pack and
chased after Chron.
"Kids... will they every learn" Kensu slowly jogged after them.
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"WOW.. this place is awsome" Kasumi beamed as she saw the scenery,
"How come you never brought me to this place."
"ASUKA, STOP HITTING ME ALREADY" Shinji covered his head as Asuka
continue to idly hit his head, "Well I never thought of it"
"Now I can't swim Kasumi.. do you HAVE to hit that hard" Chron
groaned as he looked at this injuries, "your both big tomboys"
The two girls instantly turned towards Chron and slowly walk towards
him with death in their eyes.
"I think I should shut up now.. heh" Chron squealed, "I think I should
go for a swim.. my brusies aren't that bad"
"I'm going too" Kensu walked after Chron to change.
"Why aren't you going Shinji??" Kasumi asked
"The invincible Shinji doesn't know how to" Asuka teased.
"Well I just never got around to learn it." Shinji countered
"I well it's the perfect time now" Asuka grinned.
"Well I guess this is the perfect time for you to learn how to cook, so
I don't need to every day." Shinji smiled evilly.
"WHY YOU LITTLE PERVERT..." Asuka starts to fume again, for the third
time in one morning (well she was fuming the whole way so theirs not
really a good way to tell).
"YEEEEAAAAHHHH *splash*" Chron shouted and did a cannon ball just in
time to save Shinji from certain death.
"Hmph, I'm gonna take a quick dip too, don't you even DARE to peep"
"Why would I want to" Shinji said plainly.
"Cuz I'm the symbol for perfection" Asuka boasted.
"More like symbol for the demon" Shinji muttered under his breath,
just loud enough for Kasumi to hear.
"That was mean Shinji" Kasumi whisper back.
"Well I'm just stating the truth here" the Third Child grinned,
"Why aren't you swimming?"
"I didn't bring a bathing suit" Kasumi said, "Plus even if I did, I won't
be swimming cuz you'd be too busy staring and glomping at me if I wore
my bikini"
Shinji sweatdropped as he heard Kasumi's explination, "Heh, I guess so"
The two of them sat together by the lake and looked at the three figures
in the lake swimming and splashing each other in silence.
"So Shinji... why do you like me?" Kasumi suddenly spoke up
"I don't know.. I just do..." Shinji replied curtly
"Come on, what kind of answer is that"
"Well, your nice, your beautiful, your smart," Shinji said, "plus you
sleep right beside me at night" Shinji said jokingly and grinned.
"Shut up" Kasumi slapped his arm lightly, "Do you like Asuka"
"Yeah sure... why not" Shinji answer carefully, "She used to be me roomy
when we lived with our guardian, she's mean to me most of the time
but I guess it's kinda boring if she wasn't there"
"So d-do you umm... LIKE like her... I..err.. mean"
"Kasumi, I..." Shinji faultered, "I have no idea why your asking me these
questions, but all I can say is this, I don't know if I should go back
to my time anymore..."
Kasumi's face lit up a bit as she heard Shinji, "What do you mean?"
"Well I mean... I want to go back to the past to correct the mistakes
my father did, but your... your here.... Asuka will be going back for
sure I know THAT much but after not seeing her for a month, I realize
that I actually miss her ranting" Shinji chuckled, "Me miss her insults
imagine that"
"So will you go back?" Kasumi asked with concern.
"I don't know... I don't know what I should do anymore"
"I shouldn't have brought this up, it's vacation, we're supposed to be
relaxing not thinking"
"It's ok, I need to figure out what to do later anyways"
"HEY SHINJI" Chron screamed from the other end of the lake, "WANNA COOK
LUNCH FOR US, WE'RE ALL GETTING A BIT HUNGERY"
"SURE CHRON, I'LL START COOKING" Shinji shouted back, "wanna help me
Kasumi?"
"Sure"
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"I think this would be the first thing I've agreed with in this time"
Asuka stared jaw dropped as Chron eats burger after burger that Shinji
and Kasumi makes, "Chron's eatting habit never ceases to amaze"
"Well if he keeps this up, our camping trip would only last for 2
more hours" Shinji grinned.
"Well if you hungry, you havta eat" Chron said inbetween bites.
"Well if your always this hungry, it's a wonder Tokyo 3 isn't suffering
from lack of food in the markets" Kasumi said while handing Chron
another burger.
"I doubt that Kasumi, Tokyo 3 would be suffering from starvation"
Kensu joined in after he finished his burger.
"Hey where's the marshmallows.... I think I finished with eatting the
burgers" Chron said flatly as he shoved down another burger
"Thank god, we can actually go for another day out here with the
supplies left" Shinji siged in relieve as he took out the bag of extra
large marshmallows.
"Hey look at the bright side Shinji," Kasumi grinned, "at least we
don't need to cook anymore"
Shinji nodded in reply and stared off into space. *Well I think I can
get away with all my questions during this camping trip* Shinji looked
at the two girls, *Both of them are too busy hitting Chron or teasing
Chron and I'll be too busy trying to get away from the rampaging girls
that I won't be even think about all this*
"Hey, let's go hiking a bit," Kensu said trying to stop the girls from
tearing Chron apart, "This place might be interesting to walk in"
"Sure, at least Chron would be too busy triping over stuff to do
something stupid" Asuka the said under her breath, "Plus I might
bet able to drag Shinji out of the way and talk to him..."
"Yeah, hey Shinji, walk with me?" Kasumi tiltled her head and smiled.
"Actually, I was planning on talking to Kensu a bit" Shinji said,
"I need to talk to him about some stuff"
"Oh it's ok" Kasumi smiled half-heartedly after hearing Shinji's
reply.
"Well let's go," Kensu said, "you said you want to talk to me about
something?"
"Heh, I just want to get away from the Kasumi, staying with her seems
to remind me of too much stuff," Shinji sheepishly said, "plus seeing
her beating on Chron and teasing him reminds me of Asuka"
"I guess.." Kensu thought for a moment, "you do realize that you will
have to choose sooner or later"
"Yeah I know, it's just that I want this vacation to be REALLY a
vacation"
"I guess you have a point there"
"Hey Baka" Asuka said from behind Shinji, "I know this is suppose
to be a vacation and all but I just thought of something I need to
tell you... private"
"Umm.. sure..." Shinji hesitated before following Asuka off to the
side, "So what is it?"
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*I wonder what they're talking about* Kasumi looked at Shinji and
Asuka while hiking behind them, *I shouldn't worry about it.. I mean
Shinji already said that Asuka doesn't like him... but Shinji is
kinda slow on these things...* Kasumi shook her head as if to clear
her mind, *I'm worrying too much*
"WHAT!?!?!" Shinji suddenly screamed and backed away from Asuka,
"y-your.. kidding right"
"YOU BAKA, WHY DID YOU SCREAM" Asuka yelled back.
"W-we-well.. umm... sorry"
"AARRR.." Asuka walked off to the front of the line.
"Umm Shinji," Kasumi said with a worried expression, "What did Asuka
say?"
"Nothing really... just some info and stuff"
"Shinji, you do realize that your bad at lieing right"
"I guess..." Shinji sighed, "Kasumi, do you mind if I keep just one
secret from you... I mean..."
"Shinji, you've kept secrets from me before and I still like you as
much as now.. I guess one more secret won't hurt," Kasumi said with
a sigh, "But I would really like it if you tell me later"
"I promise I'll tell you" Shinji said confidently, "but right now,
lets catch up with them... I think we're falling behind a bit too
much"
"Yeah.." Kasumi and Shinji jogged a bit to catch up with the others
*Why is Shinji keeping that a secret from me....*
*******************************
"WOW.. that was one good wake in a park" Kensu said as he dropped
down onto the ground, "I'm dead tired"
"You must be getting old Kensu.. I'm still full of energy heh"
Chron said jumping around.
"No, he's not getting old Chron, you just have too much sugar in
you.. that's all" Kasumi said as she, also, dropped down onto the
ground.
"I still think it's because Kensu is getting old" Chron persisted.
"So.. are you saying I'M old" Kasumi glared at the rookie Eva
pilot.
"Whoops... err... umm.. I think I... err.. I have ta go" Chron walked
off trying to avoid Kasumi's wrath.
"Heh, there I got rid of Chron.. so who's up for a game of big 2"
Kasumi grinned as she pulled out a deck of cards from her pack.
"That smile reminds me of Misato" Shinji whispered to Asuka a bit
freaked, "it's that smile Misato gives when she is positive that
she is gonna win"
Asuka looked at Kasumi's visage and studied it, "Your right.. that
grin does look a lot like Misato's... freaky"
"So who's in"
"NO WAY Kasumi, you have that smile on you... that decks rigged..
I know it"
"Oh come on guys"
"NO.." Kensu shook his head violently, "Don't play with her guys..
if you know what's best for yourself"
"I'll play" Asuka said defiantly
"Same here" Shinji nodded.
"Well Kensu..." Kasumi grinned evilly
"Fine fine fine..." Kensu bowed his head in defeat.
"Prepare to lose.." Kasumi said, "Well why don't we make it so that
the loser needs to give next month's salary to the winner"
"Damn.. I shouldn't have played with you"
"Heh.. prepare to lose big money guys"
*******30 minutes later*******
"Man.. you guys gambling again" Chron said seriously, "you know I
can report you the the commander"
"If you whine one more time, I'm not gonna cook tonight" Shinji said
while looking at his cards.
"Fine.." Chron glared at Shinji and walked away.
"Hah, I win" Asuka said out loud as she puts down the last card.
"I can't believe it, I used all my tricks and you still win" Kasumi
said bewildered.
"Heh, you might know how to cheat, but me and Asuka know all the
tricks in the book" Shinji said plainly
"Heh, comes as a plus if you live with a cheater" Asuka laughed.
Kasumi hit herself on the forehead, "I shoulda know something was
wrong when you two said yes that easily"
"Well too bad Kasumi, pay up" Asuka signaled by waving her hand.
"Damn..." Kensu groaned as he reached for his wallet, "I didn't
even had a chance of winner"
"Too bad Kensu, you shoulda known that a long time ago" Asuka
smirked, "I AM the mosted talented person on the face of the
earth, exclusive pilot of Eva..."
"This is gonna take a while," Shinji said as he tuned Asuka's
voice out, "might as well ignore her til she finishes"
"... and not to mention the most BEAUTIFUL person on earth" Asuka
finally stops and looks around, "Hey, where did everyone go"
"We're here Asuka, we're just setting up our tents" Shinji said as
he sets up the tent for Kasumi and himself, "you should do that too"
"Hmph, I don't need to tell me that"
*I sure got off easy for that.. I wonder what's up with her*
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"What a day," Shinji breathed out with relieve as he unrolls his
sleeping bag, "hey, Kasumi, brought you sleeping bag with ya?"
"Nope" Kasumi said with a grin, "I didn't think I needed one"
"Well let's see what the other's are up to first." Shinji walked out
of the tent and was meet by Asuka.
"Umm.. Shinji..." Asuka started to blush lightly, but luckly, Shinji
didn't notice, "do you mind if I spent the night in your tent"
"What's wrong with yours?"
"I..err.... forgot to bring my...*mumble*"
"Huh?.. what are you trying to say Asuka?"
"I forgot my...my...my sleeping..."
"Ehhh.... aahhh... ummm... that's a problem..."
"Hey, what are you two doing there," Kensu said to Shinji and Asuka,
"Shouldn't you kids be in bed"
"Hey Kensu, you have a extra sleeping bag for Asuka?" Shinji asked
with no hesitation at all, "She seems to have forgotten to bring her's"
*Yeah, and you'll like to share one with her too right Shinji* Kensu
thought as he searched for an extra sleeping bag, "Nope, don't have
one."
"Well, guess I'm sharing with you then" Asuka hid a small smile as she
walked towards Shinji's tent, "but don't you try anything fun-"
"Well I guess I'll be sleeping on the ground" Shinji groaned as he
took out a extra blanket.
"Huh?" Asuka stopped right on her tracks.
Shinji walked back into the tent and is followed by Asuka.
"Hey Shinji, what's Asuka doing here?" Kasumi asked.
"Umm.. Kasumi, do you..err.. mind if you shared with..err... Asuka heh"
Shinji laughed nervously as he looked for possible cover.
"Huh?? why"
"I forgot to pack my sleeping bag OK, satisfied?" Asuka said in her
annoyed voice.
"Oh ok" Kasumi said a bit disappointed but quickly cheers up, "So Asuka,
tell me, how is like piloting the Eva, Shinji never tells me what it's
like"
"Ok, this is gonna turn into some girl talk," Shinji started to leave the
tent, "I'm outta here, I'll be in Kensu's tent see ya girls in the morning"
"Yeah, see ya Shinji" Kasumi waved and blew him a quick kiss.
"Whatever Baka"
*******later that night*******
"You WHAT?!?!" Asuka tries to keep her voice down as Kasumi talks.
*God tell me this is not true*
"Well, Shinji is all warm and cozy, I just can't resist" Kasumi said with
a small smile, "plus, he's like a human size teddy bear."
"So let me get this straight, you sleep with Shinji and that wimp didn't
go all what the heck are you doing Kasumi and backed away!!"
"Nope, I think he kinda enjoys the company too" Kasumi giggled
"Oh, man... that pervert is taking advantage of you," Asuka said with
disgust, "you DO realize that right?"
*Maybe that Shinji does have a spine after all*
"Well I WAS the one how suggested it first...so..." Kasumi voice slowly
trailed off and starts to blush.
"Mein Gott.... what is this world coming to" Asuka shook her head, "I'm
going to sleep, at least I can still get a good night sleep in this doomed
world"
*Yup, doomed.. just like my chance with Shinji.. all going down the drain*
"Sure Asuka, g'nite" Kasumi turned away from Asuka and slowly drifts into
sleep.
*******In Kensu's tent at the same moment*******
"Bad move Shinji, you shoulda stayed with the girls" Kensu tries extremely
hard to surpress a laughing fit, "you three would be litterly 'rubbing
together' and who knows what might happen"
"Oh get your mind out of the gutter," Shinji shook his head in regret, "why
did I even come here.. I mean I'd rather put up with Chron's snoring right
about now."
"Oh come on, losen up, it's a vacation, your two dream girls are in your
tent..."
"Only one Kensu... only one" Shinji smiled
"Who might THAT be" Kensu sat up immediately
"Kasumi..." Shinji smiled, "I've been thinking during the hike, alot of
thinking actually, and I think that Kasumi's the one."
"Interesting..." Kensu nodded is head, "Well guess you won't be gong back
now huh?"
"Nope" Shinji said with a sad tone to his voice, "I have to go back, to
give Kasumi a better future... I'm going back for her, not for Misato, not
for me, not even for Asuka.. I'm going back for Kasumi."
"Heh, well you better go to your tent and take a good look at her then, she
IS sleeping in YOUR sleeping bag and wearing whatever she wears, you might
as well take advantage of this and go get some" Kensu nearly choked himself
as he surpresses another fit of laughter.
"Oh cut it out already with that" Shinji covered is head with the blankets,
"I'm going to sleep"
"Can't take the truth Shinji, you know you want to go in there" Kensu grinned
evilly at Shinji.
"I'm going to sleep, and I think you should too old man"
"That was a cheap shot, I'm only 27 for your information"
"Yeah, that's what they all say"
Kensu smirked, "Well you better have some sleep cuz you'll need it"
"Sure"
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"Well she be able to finish the mission?"
"Yes, she is able to, and she will finish it"
"But you have to realize that she's just an newbie, yes even if she is a genious
she's still an inexperianced agent"
"Kasumi will finish this mission and she won't fail you"
"See to that, don't fail me, or else"
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DUN DUN DUN, hah did you think I'm just gonna make it so that Kasumi is just
a clingy girlfriend of Shinji's from the future, HAH the your wrong, of course
she's not, that's why I'm saying this right now and right here, KASUMI ROCKS. but
not to worry, Rei is still my fav, and Misato a close second ^_^ but anyways, hows
this for a plot twist heh.
For the next Chapter:
Asuka finds out the truth about Shinji's decision and Chron tries to make of what
is happening. Kasumi (who ever she might be) keeps holding on to Shinji like dear
life itself but finds out that Shinji would be going back to the past even after
the truth is out.....
That's that, ninth chapter finished, I hope you people like it ^^
Well R&R if you like and happy reading