Well I'll just skip this part of my stupid talk and get on with
the story already so you guys can just enjoy my story ^_^
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters that I didn't make up k??
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 10
"CHRON," Shinji screamed as he saw Chron ate the last of the
hamburgers, "I said THAT one was MINE"
"Huh, oh, sorry," Chron said with a full mouth,"hey, when a
guy has to eat, he has to eat"
"Yeah, and I'm gonna beat the crap outta you just cuz a guy's
gotta do what a guy's gotta do" Kensu said slowly advancing
on the Eva pilot of the future.
"Umm.. hey we're going back into town today anyways so you can
eat there right??"
While everyone was chasing after Chron because of the burger,
Kasumi studied Asuka's expression.
*Why is she looking like that, don't tell me she has a thing
for Kensu* Kasumi shivers at the thought, *Well I don't think
she's looking at him.... well can't be Chron cuz..well he's
Chron.. that leaves.... OH MY GOD* Kasumi instantly jump from
where she was sitting
"Hey Kasumi, why are you all jumpy" Asuka snapped out of her
own trance, "don't tell me your uncomfortable sharing a
sleeping bag with me heh"
"Umm.. no, of course not" Kasumi sat back down, "So tell me,
do you like Shinji?"
"WHAT!?!?" Asuka did a double take, "WHY WOULD I LIKE A PERVERT
LIKE HIM"
"Well, you seem to be staring at him just then"
"I wasn't staring at him, I was thinking"
"Right" Kasumi drops back and lay on the grass, "I'm just being
paranoid, don't mind me"
"Well, you should be paranoid about me, I mean I AM the most
beautiful woman on the planet, I might steal your little boy
friend from you"
Kasumi blushed a little, "Well.. err..."
Kasumi tilted her head and faced Asuka, "Hey Asuka, what's Shinji
like when you lived with him?"
"Well.." Asuka thought for a minute, "well, he did most of the
cleaning in the house, he did all the cooking, well all the cooking
that I actually eat, and he did all the laundry, I'd say he was
pretty nice to live with, I mean he did all the work"
"HE did YOUR laundry??" Kasumi said with wide eyes.
"Yup..." Asuka said, but quickly realize that she was talking to
'HIS' girlfriend and quickly added, "not like I want him to, but
he still does"
"No wonder he didn't mind doing the laundry.." Kasumi giggled a
bit, "He does it all the time"
"Hey girls" Kensu said after he caught Chron, "I think we should
start heading back into town"
"I think so too," Kasumi said as she took her pack, "well the
first thing I'm doing when we get back is take a REAL long shower"
"Me too" the Second Child brushed off some grass off her jeans.
"Well let's get a move on" Kensu said with a wave
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"Shinji.. where can he be..." Sandra walked around the NERV headquaters
searching for the Third Child, "shouldn't he be here.. I mean this IS
where he works"
*Well my research DO say that they go to school.. but it's after school
or at least the end of MY school... where can he be*
Sandra wandered the halls of NERV until she reached the door marked
'Restricted', "Hmm.. I wonder what's in here... AH" the girl jumped as
someone tapped her on the shoulder.
"And what might YOU be doing here" Sandra turned around and found an
not-so-tall, guy standing infront of her.
"Umm.. I.. err.. was trying to find Shinji..."
"Heh, he's here from a month or two and already has a fan club" the man
chuckled a bit, "hi, I'm Kensu, his commanding officer, Shinji's in the
middle of some testing.. he'll be out in a bit"
"Thanks" Sandra grinned, "C-can I see him..."
"Well I have to say, your the first to actually find out our pilot's
Identity"
"I did my research" Sandra blushed.
"Ahh.. so YOUR the hacker we've been trying to find"
"Wel-..umm.. heh.. your not mad are you"
"Just ask us next time andt try not to hack into top secret files" Kensu
shrug, "otherwise, I don't see any reason to be mad at you"
"So can I see Shinji?" the girl jumped excitedly.
"Sure... right after the testing."
"YAY"
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"Oh man.. I hate this.. isn't school enough.." Chron whined, "I hate all
this testing."
"Well SORRY the third impact happened and wiped away all the files" Kasumi
said.
"WHAT!?! the Third Impact happened??" Asuka shouted.
"Yup.. well it didn't wipe out all of the human race.. only people in pacific
rim and Europe." Kasumi said.
"Gott.. why didn't anyone tell me"
"Heh.. never came to mind"
"Yo guys.. hows the testing" Kensu walked in again.
"Well Chron's doing pretty well, his Sync Ratio's at 73.4%, Shinji's at 75%
and Asuka.. well she's just amazing.. 79% and still rising."
"Of course," Asuka's voice once again crackled through the mic, "I'm the best"
"Test's over in 2 minutes" Kasumi announced.
"Yes.. two more minutes til I get to go home, do my homework and sleep, not
to mention dinner" Chron grinned.
"Yeah yeah... tone down will ya, we in a Sync test.. try something call
concentration" Asuka smirked.
"Hey Shinji, your awfully quiet.. what's up" Kensu said.
"Nothing...."
"Yeah right... anyways.. you know you have a fan outside.. heh.. her names
Sandra something.. I didn't catch her last name"
Shinji remained emotionless as he replied, "Kentrics or something"
"Ok.... but anyways.. she's outside and want's to see ya"
"Hey, I'm a pilot, how come Shinji gets all the attention" Chron whined once
more.
"Oh shut up" Asuka groaned.
"Test's over guys.." Kasumi said, "Shinji, I'll wait for you outside k?"
"Sure Kasumi" the Third Child replied with the same monotoned voice.
"Whats eatting him" Kensu said to Kasumi.
*and was is Asuka so touchy about Shinji getting attention... or is it
just me...*
"I dunno.. he just woke up like this"
"Something's is really wrong..."
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*God... I can't leave her... but I can't let her live a life like this..
this Earth is tainted... I can't let her live in a tainted place like this.
But if I leave.. I'll leave her too..*
Shinji stood in the shower wondering what he can do.
*All this thinking is bogging me down too much... I might start worrying
my friends* Shinji sighed *Guess I'll have to figure this out later*
Turning off the shower, Shinji head to his locker and changed into is usual
stuff and headed outside.
"SHINJI" Shinji turned around to see a blond girl litterly jump on him.
"Umm.. you are... Sandra right?" Shinji frowned a bit.
"You remember me.." Sandra smiled, "I'm so happy"
"Err.. right.... I umm.."
"You do remember what you said to me right" Sandra asked quickly.
"Sure.. but I err..."
"So how about now.. I mean I'm free, and I guess your free since your tests
are over and all tha-"
"SHINJI, WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT GIRL" Kasumi's voice suddenly came from
behind him.
"Ka-ka-kasumi.. heh.. well it's a long story.. well yo-"
"Shinji's taking me out on a date" Sandra said defiently.
"WHAT?!?, HOW DARE YOU SHINJI"
"WHAT, WHEN DID I PROMISE YOU A DATE" Shinji suddenly jumped away from
the blond girl and took a step back.
"Well.. you said we can go grab a drink later when you free... on Friday,
when we first meet" Sandra said twiddling her fingers and kicking the
ground.
"You did WHAT" Kasumi's face instantly grew red.
"Kasumi, what did I said, Shinji's a big pervert" Asuka said with a grin,
"Shinji, I'm sorry, but I have ta do this"
"Asuka... Kasumi.... umm... let see.. err.. umm.."
"Sorry.. no more explinations Shinji" Asuka slowly walks up to him with
fist raised, that is until Kasumi stops her.
"We should her him out"
"Ye-yeah.. hear me out" Shinji said nervously as Sandra wraps herself
on him, "Hey, why don't you find Chron, he's a pilot.. I mean he's better
looking than I am.. heh" Shinji tries to wiggle his way out of Sandra's
death grip.
"HIM.. I've seen his picture.. you look ten times more handsome compared
to him" Sandra looked at Shinji's scared expression.
"Well you have to give the girl some credit for having taste" Kasumi said
with a nod, "But that's no way to treat MY boyfriend"
"WHAT!?!?" Sandra quickly released Shinji, "YOU have a girlfriend already"
"I tried to tell you, but you keep interrupting me"
"Well.. I guess someone like you would have already have a girlfriend already"
Sandra said sadly, "I was such a dumbass"
"Come on.. we can still go and get that drink I promised you" Shinji said
trying to cheer the girl up.
"REALLY!! does this mean that I have a chance with you" Sandra quickly turned
towards Shinji.
"SHINJI YOU BAKA" Kasumi screamed at him.
"Not you too Kasumi..."
"Well it is true you know Baka Hentai" Asuka said nodding her head.
"Rub it in why don't you" Shinji went from frustrated to freaked out as
Asuka slowly walked towards the cornered Shinji with fists raised
*What have I got into this time....*
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"Shinji.. you have to watch what your saying..." Kasumi said as she gently rub
some ointment on Shinji's brusies, "Wow, that Asuka really does punch hard
doesn't she"
"Yup..." Shinji said sadly.
"Well I have no idea why Asuka would have such a big reaction when Sandra tried
to kiss you, but heh.. it's funny to watch" Kasumi giggled a bit.
"Not funny Kasumi.. it was really painful you know" Shinji winced a bit as
Kasumi applied more pressure.
"Well, no matter what happens I know I can trust you.."
"Kasumi...." Shinji grabbed her wrist and faced her.
"Shinji, am I rubbing too hard.. I'm so sorry"
"No, it's not that... I have something to say to you.."
"Wh-what is it..."
*Come on Shinji, you can do it.. just say the words*
"Kasumi.. I... I lo-"
DING DONG
"Wait a sec Shinji," Kasumi got up and went to open the door.
After a second, Shinji swore under his breath, "Damn, I can't even say I love
you Kasumi, and I'm suppose to be a Eva pilot.. what kinda person am I, I can't
even say four words"
"Shinji... I.. I.." Kasumi stood infront of the door of Shinji's room.
"KASUMI!!" Shinji looked beyond her and saw Asuka, "Asuka..." Shinji whispered.
"Shinji... I don't know what to say.." Kasumi walked up to Shinji and gave him
a hug.
"Well, I hope your happy baka" Asuka put down a bag and slowly walked away.
I wish you chose me instead
Shinji gasped as he heard a loud clear message in his head but saw no one there
to say it.
"What's wrong Shinji.." Kasumi said, still hugging him.
"Nothing.. just hearing voices..." Shinji smiled, "But I still have something
else to say..."
"Shinji, not now.... Asuka is supposed to eat dinner with us.. said you still
own her lots of meals" Kasumi said.
"Ok..."
Kasumi walked out of the room leaving Shinji to wonder, *Who's voice was that..
sounded so familier..*
Shinji, I hope you'll be happy in the future
"Huh??"
"Hey, Asuka's not here, I think we better find her"
"Sure.. let's go"
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"Shinji.... how dare you say that.. HOW DARE YOU" Asuka felt tears building
up as she sat down on a bench in the park below the apartment.
"Asuka"
"Go away Shinji..." Asuka started to stand up, but her legs wouldn't move.
"Asuka, I don't know why you ra-"
"YOU DON'T KNOW.. HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW" Asuka said, "HOW CAN YOU..."
"Asuka... if it makes you feel any better..."
"Nothing can make me feel better"
"Not even the fact that I'm not staying in the future"
"What.. but I thought.."
"You of all people should know that I don't belong here..." Shinji smiled
sadly, "I belong in the past... plus I know something... I can't let it
happen..."
"You mean..."
"What I mean is that.. yes I do love Kasumi.. but I can't stay with her..
like I promised... I'll stay with her.. I'll love her.. but I can only
do those things until fate tears us apart... my fate is to stop the third
Impact.... and I'll do that..."
"Don't you need to tell Kasumi..." Asuka said, "She'll need to know"
"Yes she does.. I'm planning to tell her..." Shinji stopped, "I'll tell
her... but right now, I need to cook you another meal"
"Thanks Shinji..." Asuka smiled.
*No matter what I say.. I think missed you more that you think*
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"Kasumi, I've found Asuka" Shinji called to Kasumi.
"Oh good," Kasumi walked to greet them, "Shinji, I think you should get
cooking"
Shinji grinned, "Can't wait to taste another of my dishes huh Kasumi"
"Nope, I'm starving" Kasumi look towards Asuka, "Plus you own Asuka some
meals"
"Yeah, you better hurry up and cook baka, or I'll personally cook you"
Shinji hurried himself and started cooking in the kitchen.
"Well why did you went off like that Asuka," Kasumi asked.
"I thought you two might want some time alone" Asuka lied her head off.
"That's nice of you, but can you at least tell us before leaving"
"And ruin your moment, not a chance" Asuka said holding her emotions in
check, "I mean even I can't ruin your moment with your 'knight in shining
armor' even if it IS the baka himself"
"Thanks Asuka"
"No problem"
The two sat in silence as they waited for Shinji's meal to come out, but
Asuka sat there figeting.
*I can't keep this up anymore.. I WANT to say something, but I can't..
WHY CAN'T I SAY SOMETHING*
Please don't tell her Asuka, Please don't tell her Asuka
*What the heck was that voice*
I'll do anything.. just don't tell her I'll be going
*Shinji.... what the!?!*
Asuka frowned as she heard Shinji's voice over and over again saying the
same thing.
"Is something wrong Asuka" Kasumi asked when she saw Asuka's expression,
"you don't look too good"
"I'm fine.. just hearing voices"
"You know, that's excatly what Shinji said before we realize that you
left"
"Really?" Asuka said nervously, "What a coincedence"
"Yeah.. maybe it's that Sync Training thingy that you two did.. heh. you
know.. side effects??"
"No way... that's crazy"
"Well you never know"
Dinner's ready... good
"dinner's ready??" Asuka whispered to herself and tilted her head a little
"DINNER'S READY" Shinji's voice came from the kitchen.
"YAY.. time to eat" Kasumi smiled and walk up to the chef and gave him a
peck on the cheeks, "Heh, I have something for you after dinner"
"Umm.. Kasumi... I need to finish our talk" Shinji said, "After dinner..
in private..."
"Don't let the Hentai moleste you Kasumi" Asuka said
"ASUKA.. of course he won't" Kasumi grinned.
"Ok.. let me rephrase that.. Shinji.. don't let the crazied woman do kill
you" Asuka lips curled upwards a bit, "I can't believe I just took that
back"
"Umm... err... heh"
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It was 8 when the trio finally finished dinner.
"Well.. that is one good meal Shinji.. I'll take one more UOM meals off
the chart"
"Good to know.. so how many am I down to" Shinji asked with a chuckle.
"29 more meals Shinji.. 29 more"
"Wow.. what did you do to her... you really own her alot of meals"
Kasumi giggled
"I left her with our guardian" Shinji shivered as he remembered Misato's
famous 'meals'.
"Well.. I have ta go... see ya two"
'See ya Asuka..." Shinji said.
"See ya" Kasumi said and waved.
"Well she's gone.." Kasumi smiled, "time for your little present"
"Wait a sec Kasumi.. before you say or do anything.. let me finish what
I have to say first"
"Sure.. fire ahead"
*This is gonna kill her... maybe I should have just told her that I'm
going back to the past...*
"Kasumi... I.... you remember what I said in class before you met Asuka"
"Yup" Kasumi said with a nod.
"Well I hope you have a good life after I'm gone then"
"What do you mean..." Kasumi choked on his words.
"I don't belong here.. I have to go back..."
"But I thought..."
"Remember what I said.. I said that I'd stay with you until I have to
go"
"But you don't have to"
"I have to... I need to stop the third Impact... I need give Chron
back his family... I need to="
"YOU DON'T HAVE TO"
"I do Kasumi.. I do have to"
"GET OUT GET OUT GETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUT"
"Kasumi.. I'm sorry"
"GET OOOOUUUUTTT"
"Good bye then..."
Shinji walked out of the apartment and close the door gently as Kasumi
fell on the floor.
*I can't believe this...I fell for him....I forgotten my mission totally*
kasumi picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Kasumi reporting..."
"Agent.. what's your status"
"I failed sire.. I failed" Kasumi said with a sob.
"What have I told you.. never get emotionally attached to the subject"
"I'm sorry.. I can't help it.. I can't help it" Kasumi broke down and
cried holding the phone to her chest.
"Kasumi.... keep working undercover in NERV... we still need you there"
"...Understood..."
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"What did I tell you, she would fail"
"I didn't realize that she would fall for that Ikari kid"
"*sigh* it's ok... guess we have to keep the second child too"
"Wouldn't she be hindering to our plan"
"Yes.. but losing the Third would destroy our plan completly"
"Your right..."
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*Sirens... that means...*
Shinji quickly turned around and saw a black car marked with NERV on it.
"Get in kid"
"Yes sir"
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"Alright, home, here I come" Asuka smiled as she got into her Eva"
Kensu's voice crackled throught the speaker, "Well Asuka, see the
button on your right, that's the button that releases the proteins
and enzymes need to create the rift."
"Pilot Ikari" the commander's voice came on, "are you sure about
going back."
"Yes.. I'm sure"
"Good luck pilot" the Commander smiled kindly at Shinji, "and thanks
for all the help you gave us.. both of you"
"Hah, we're just doing our job Commander" Asuka boasted.
Kasumi, who just walked into the command post looked at the status
of the Evas, "Well... I guess this is good bye Shinji.." her eyes
avoided the gaze of Shinji's, "The Eva's are ready to launch ma'am"
"Ok then, Evas 01, 02, and 14 Launch"
Kasumi looked at the exiting Evas and said quietly to herself, "back to
plain old spy work.. this sucks"
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"Ok guys the MAGI has Identified this angel to be the... WHAT THE HELL"
Kensu freaked as he saw the display on the screen.
"What's up?" Chron said as the three Eva's impatiently wait for the
advancing angel, "Let's go, we don't have all day"
"Th-this angel is the.... identified as the thirdteenth angel" Kensu
said, "Have you two battled this one before?"
"No way, we've only battled the tenth angel.. well if you count the one
Shinji battled when he came here. the eleventh" Asuka grinned with
anticipation.
"Well we don't have any info on this one since the MAGI files was wiped
out after the third Impact.. well lets go" Kensu looked at the screen of
the to-be-battle field, "Chron, Shinji, you two us attack long ranged and
cover Asuka while she go up and get that angel close up and personal,
got it"
"Loud and clear" Asuka's voice came in, "let's get this over with, I wanna
go home"
"Yeah, and after we get there, I'll cook you a REAL big meal for getting us
back"
"Heh, you better, or she'll kick your ass" Chron smiled, "It's nice know you
even if I did attack you and went berserk and all that."
"Hey, no harm done right"
"Right.."
"Guys, stop your chit chat, here it comes" Kasumi voice came into the channel
seemingly out of no where.
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Asuka.. get us back...
The voice of Shinji rang in Asuka's mind as she charged towards the ancient
angel with her battle cry as Shinji and Chron emptied clips of ammo at it, which
vaporized harmlessly when it touched the AT field of the angel.
"This one has a VERY stong AT field, so becarful" Kensu said after watching
the bullets disappear.
"Yeah yeah, now get off my back so I can kill this SOB" Asuka shouted.
Asuka... you know you can't win..
A new voice came into Asuka's mind as she continued to dash towards the angel.
*Who the hell is that*
Who do you think Asuka.. I'm you...
*Get out of my head*
I can't do that....
Memories of Asuka's past slowly flow out from her mind into her view, painful
memories of her past.
*NO... GET OUT OF MY GOD DAMN MIND*
Asuka.. no.. don't give in...
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Shinji stared dumbfounded as Unit 02 stood right before the angel and dropped
her prog axe.
"What's happening" He asked outloud.
"Pilot's mind is being contaminated..."
"WHAT.. Eject the plug NOW" Kensu shouted.
"The Eva is not responding"
"SHIT... Shinji, go get her outta there, NOW"
*Asuka not yet, no, don't give in just yet*
The Third Child willed his Eva to charge towards the Angel
Well well, Shinji, come to rescue the lady in distress I see
*Who the hell are YOU*
Heh, do you have to ask
*Damn you, get out of her mind*
I can't... and the same goes to you..
*I can't let them down... Misato... Kensu... Chron... Kasumi...*
Of course you can
*ASUKAAA*
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ASUKAAA
Asuka immediatly snap awake as she heard a voice call to her.
"you bastard... KEEP OUT OF OUR MINDS" Thrusting her Eva's hands
towards the core of the angel she pressed the button to release
the mixture into the Eva's LCL that will transport her home..
*Shinji.. please press the button... please come home*
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come home....
Shinji's hand slowly inched towards the button...
no... my core.. MY CORE
*Heh, take that.. that's the way to show it Asuka*
Shinji's hand inches closer
it's gonna explode... I'M gonna explode WITH it
His fingers touched the top of the switch
soon...
Applying pressure with what strengh he has after fighting the angel
mentally he switch moved a little
your too late..
Shinji used his final drop of energy and filped the switch
Shinji.. we made it.. see you back home
The blinding light of the explosion covered the two Evas as Shinji
felt like he was floating in the air.
It's good to see you again my son...
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In the NERV HQ, the staff cheered as Chron reported the out come of
the battle.
"THEY MADE IT.. THEY ACTUALLY MADE IT.. HAHAHAHAH... THEY MADE IT,
YEAH.. EAT THAT YOU ANGEL.. THAT'S ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS HAHAHA"
"Calm down Chron... calm down.. I'll take you out on a all you can
eat later.." Kensu said with a broad smile.
"Hey, I AM the commanding officer, I think I should take you all out
on this one heh..." Comander Itsuko said
"YEAH, FREE MEAL" one of the officers in the room
In all the excitment, Kasumi was able to sneak out of the room in
tears without being noticed.
"He's gone.... he's gone...." Kasumi said in a trance as he opened
and read her mission info that she just got when she got out of
her apartment, for the hundredth time, "A new mission.. I have to
concentrate on it now... I have to let go.... but I can't..."
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"Did you do it?"
"Of course...."
"and Kasumi?"
"She has a new assignment"
"Which is..."
"Feeding us new information on the pilot's progress and the ability
of the Eva he pilots.."
The first figure sighed and walked away
"This isn't good"
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*Sinister laugh* I won't say anything cuz if I do, well, the story
is not gonna have the same effect.. hahaha.. too bad... well if
you really wanna find out what's gonna happen.. read the next chapter
when it comes out... and I'm not give any previews even if you beg
me with tons of Emails.. heh.. well til next time see ya ^_^
the story already so you guys can just enjoy my story ^_^
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters that I didn't make up k??
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 10
"CHRON," Shinji screamed as he saw Chron ate the last of the
hamburgers, "I said THAT one was MINE"
"Huh, oh, sorry," Chron said with a full mouth,"hey, when a
guy has to eat, he has to eat"
"Yeah, and I'm gonna beat the crap outta you just cuz a guy's
gotta do what a guy's gotta do" Kensu said slowly advancing
on the Eva pilot of the future.
"Umm.. hey we're going back into town today anyways so you can
eat there right??"
While everyone was chasing after Chron because of the burger,
Kasumi studied Asuka's expression.
*Why is she looking like that, don't tell me she has a thing
for Kensu* Kasumi shivers at the thought, *Well I don't think
she's looking at him.... well can't be Chron cuz..well he's
Chron.. that leaves.... OH MY GOD* Kasumi instantly jump from
where she was sitting
"Hey Kasumi, why are you all jumpy" Asuka snapped out of her
own trance, "don't tell me your uncomfortable sharing a
sleeping bag with me heh"
"Umm.. no, of course not" Kasumi sat back down, "So tell me,
do you like Shinji?"
"WHAT!?!?" Asuka did a double take, "WHY WOULD I LIKE A PERVERT
LIKE HIM"
"Well, you seem to be staring at him just then"
"I wasn't staring at him, I was thinking"
"Right" Kasumi drops back and lay on the grass, "I'm just being
paranoid, don't mind me"
"Well, you should be paranoid about me, I mean I AM the most
beautiful woman on the planet, I might steal your little boy
friend from you"
Kasumi blushed a little, "Well.. err..."
Kasumi tilted her head and faced Asuka, "Hey Asuka, what's Shinji
like when you lived with him?"
"Well.." Asuka thought for a minute, "well, he did most of the
cleaning in the house, he did all the cooking, well all the cooking
that I actually eat, and he did all the laundry, I'd say he was
pretty nice to live with, I mean he did all the work"
"HE did YOUR laundry??" Kasumi said with wide eyes.
"Yup..." Asuka said, but quickly realize that she was talking to
'HIS' girlfriend and quickly added, "not like I want him to, but
he still does"
"No wonder he didn't mind doing the laundry.." Kasumi giggled a
bit, "He does it all the time"
"Hey girls" Kensu said after he caught Chron, "I think we should
start heading back into town"
"I think so too," Kasumi said as she took her pack, "well the
first thing I'm doing when we get back is take a REAL long shower"
"Me too" the Second Child brushed off some grass off her jeans.
"Well let's get a move on" Kensu said with a wave
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"Shinji.. where can he be..." Sandra walked around the NERV headquaters
searching for the Third Child, "shouldn't he be here.. I mean this IS
where he works"
*Well my research DO say that they go to school.. but it's after school
or at least the end of MY school... where can he be*
Sandra wandered the halls of NERV until she reached the door marked
'Restricted', "Hmm.. I wonder what's in here... AH" the girl jumped as
someone tapped her on the shoulder.
"And what might YOU be doing here" Sandra turned around and found an
not-so-tall, guy standing infront of her.
"Umm.. I.. err.. was trying to find Shinji..."
"Heh, he's here from a month or two and already has a fan club" the man
chuckled a bit, "hi, I'm Kensu, his commanding officer, Shinji's in the
middle of some testing.. he'll be out in a bit"
"Thanks" Sandra grinned, "C-can I see him..."
"Well I have to say, your the first to actually find out our pilot's
Identity"
"I did my research" Sandra blushed.
"Ahh.. so YOUR the hacker we've been trying to find"
"Wel-..umm.. heh.. your not mad are you"
"Just ask us next time andt try not to hack into top secret files" Kensu
shrug, "otherwise, I don't see any reason to be mad at you"
"So can I see Shinji?" the girl jumped excitedly.
"Sure... right after the testing."
"YAY"
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"Oh man.. I hate this.. isn't school enough.." Chron whined, "I hate all
this testing."
"Well SORRY the third impact happened and wiped away all the files" Kasumi
said.
"WHAT!?! the Third Impact happened??" Asuka shouted.
"Yup.. well it didn't wipe out all of the human race.. only people in pacific
rim and Europe." Kasumi said.
"Gott.. why didn't anyone tell me"
"Heh.. never came to mind"
"Yo guys.. hows the testing" Kensu walked in again.
"Well Chron's doing pretty well, his Sync Ratio's at 73.4%, Shinji's at 75%
and Asuka.. well she's just amazing.. 79% and still rising."
"Of course," Asuka's voice once again crackled through the mic, "I'm the best"
"Test's over in 2 minutes" Kasumi announced.
"Yes.. two more minutes til I get to go home, do my homework and sleep, not
to mention dinner" Chron grinned.
"Yeah yeah... tone down will ya, we in a Sync test.. try something call
concentration" Asuka smirked.
"Hey Shinji, your awfully quiet.. what's up" Kensu said.
"Nothing...."
"Yeah right... anyways.. you know you have a fan outside.. heh.. her names
Sandra something.. I didn't catch her last name"
Shinji remained emotionless as he replied, "Kentrics or something"
"Ok.... but anyways.. she's outside and want's to see ya"
"Hey, I'm a pilot, how come Shinji gets all the attention" Chron whined once
more.
"Oh shut up" Asuka groaned.
"Test's over guys.." Kasumi said, "Shinji, I'll wait for you outside k?"
"Sure Kasumi" the Third Child replied with the same monotoned voice.
"Whats eatting him" Kensu said to Kasumi.
*and was is Asuka so touchy about Shinji getting attention... or is it
just me...*
"I dunno.. he just woke up like this"
"Something's is really wrong..."
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*God... I can't leave her... but I can't let her live a life like this..
this Earth is tainted... I can't let her live in a tainted place like this.
But if I leave.. I'll leave her too..*
Shinji stood in the shower wondering what he can do.
*All this thinking is bogging me down too much... I might start worrying
my friends* Shinji sighed *Guess I'll have to figure this out later*
Turning off the shower, Shinji head to his locker and changed into is usual
stuff and headed outside.
"SHINJI" Shinji turned around to see a blond girl litterly jump on him.
"Umm.. you are... Sandra right?" Shinji frowned a bit.
"You remember me.." Sandra smiled, "I'm so happy"
"Err.. right.... I umm.."
"You do remember what you said to me right" Sandra asked quickly.
"Sure.. but I err..."
"So how about now.. I mean I'm free, and I guess your free since your tests
are over and all tha-"
"SHINJI, WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT GIRL" Kasumi's voice suddenly came from
behind him.
"Ka-ka-kasumi.. heh.. well it's a long story.. well yo-"
"Shinji's taking me out on a date" Sandra said defiently.
"WHAT?!?, HOW DARE YOU SHINJI"
"WHAT, WHEN DID I PROMISE YOU A DATE" Shinji suddenly jumped away from
the blond girl and took a step back.
"Well.. you said we can go grab a drink later when you free... on Friday,
when we first meet" Sandra said twiddling her fingers and kicking the
ground.
"You did WHAT" Kasumi's face instantly grew red.
"Kasumi, what did I said, Shinji's a big pervert" Asuka said with a grin,
"Shinji, I'm sorry, but I have ta do this"
"Asuka... Kasumi.... umm... let see.. err.. umm.."
"Sorry.. no more explinations Shinji" Asuka slowly walks up to him with
fist raised, that is until Kasumi stops her.
"We should her him out"
"Ye-yeah.. hear me out" Shinji said nervously as Sandra wraps herself
on him, "Hey, why don't you find Chron, he's a pilot.. I mean he's better
looking than I am.. heh" Shinji tries to wiggle his way out of Sandra's
death grip.
"HIM.. I've seen his picture.. you look ten times more handsome compared
to him" Sandra looked at Shinji's scared expression.
"Well you have to give the girl some credit for having taste" Kasumi said
with a nod, "But that's no way to treat MY boyfriend"
"WHAT!?!?" Sandra quickly released Shinji, "YOU have a girlfriend already"
"I tried to tell you, but you keep interrupting me"
"Well.. I guess someone like you would have already have a girlfriend already"
Sandra said sadly, "I was such a dumbass"
"Come on.. we can still go and get that drink I promised you" Shinji said
trying to cheer the girl up.
"REALLY!! does this mean that I have a chance with you" Sandra quickly turned
towards Shinji.
"SHINJI YOU BAKA" Kasumi screamed at him.
"Not you too Kasumi..."
"Well it is true you know Baka Hentai" Asuka said nodding her head.
"Rub it in why don't you" Shinji went from frustrated to freaked out as
Asuka slowly walked towards the cornered Shinji with fists raised
*What have I got into this time....*
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"Shinji.. you have to watch what your saying..." Kasumi said as she gently rub
some ointment on Shinji's brusies, "Wow, that Asuka really does punch hard
doesn't she"
"Yup..." Shinji said sadly.
"Well I have no idea why Asuka would have such a big reaction when Sandra tried
to kiss you, but heh.. it's funny to watch" Kasumi giggled a bit.
"Not funny Kasumi.. it was really painful you know" Shinji winced a bit as
Kasumi applied more pressure.
"Well, no matter what happens I know I can trust you.."
"Kasumi...." Shinji grabbed her wrist and faced her.
"Shinji, am I rubbing too hard.. I'm so sorry"
"No, it's not that... I have something to say to you.."
"Wh-what is it..."
*Come on Shinji, you can do it.. just say the words*
"Kasumi.. I... I lo-"
DING DONG
"Wait a sec Shinji," Kasumi got up and went to open the door.
After a second, Shinji swore under his breath, "Damn, I can't even say I love
you Kasumi, and I'm suppose to be a Eva pilot.. what kinda person am I, I can't
even say four words"
"Shinji... I.. I.." Kasumi stood infront of the door of Shinji's room.
"KASUMI!!" Shinji looked beyond her and saw Asuka, "Asuka..." Shinji whispered.
"Shinji... I don't know what to say.." Kasumi walked up to Shinji and gave him
a hug.
"Well, I hope your happy baka" Asuka put down a bag and slowly walked away.
I wish you chose me instead
Shinji gasped as he heard a loud clear message in his head but saw no one there
to say it.
"What's wrong Shinji.." Kasumi said, still hugging him.
"Nothing.. just hearing voices..." Shinji smiled, "But I still have something
else to say..."
"Shinji, not now.... Asuka is supposed to eat dinner with us.. said you still
own her lots of meals" Kasumi said.
"Ok..."
Kasumi walked out of the room leaving Shinji to wonder, *Who's voice was that..
sounded so familier..*
Shinji, I hope you'll be happy in the future
"Huh??"
"Hey, Asuka's not here, I think we better find her"
"Sure.. let's go"
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"Shinji.... how dare you say that.. HOW DARE YOU" Asuka felt tears building
up as she sat down on a bench in the park below the apartment.
"Asuka"
"Go away Shinji..." Asuka started to stand up, but her legs wouldn't move.
"Asuka, I don't know why you ra-"
"YOU DON'T KNOW.. HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW" Asuka said, "HOW CAN YOU..."
"Asuka... if it makes you feel any better..."
"Nothing can make me feel better"
"Not even the fact that I'm not staying in the future"
"What.. but I thought.."
"You of all people should know that I don't belong here..." Shinji smiled
sadly, "I belong in the past... plus I know something... I can't let it
happen..."
"You mean..."
"What I mean is that.. yes I do love Kasumi.. but I can't stay with her..
like I promised... I'll stay with her.. I'll love her.. but I can only
do those things until fate tears us apart... my fate is to stop the third
Impact.... and I'll do that..."
"Don't you need to tell Kasumi..." Asuka said, "She'll need to know"
"Yes she does.. I'm planning to tell her..." Shinji stopped, "I'll tell
her... but right now, I need to cook you another meal"
"Thanks Shinji..." Asuka smiled.
*No matter what I say.. I think missed you more that you think*
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"Kasumi, I've found Asuka" Shinji called to Kasumi.
"Oh good," Kasumi walked to greet them, "Shinji, I think you should get
cooking"
Shinji grinned, "Can't wait to taste another of my dishes huh Kasumi"
"Nope, I'm starving" Kasumi look towards Asuka, "Plus you own Asuka some
meals"
"Yeah, you better hurry up and cook baka, or I'll personally cook you"
Shinji hurried himself and started cooking in the kitchen.
"Well why did you went off like that Asuka," Kasumi asked.
"I thought you two might want some time alone" Asuka lied her head off.
"That's nice of you, but can you at least tell us before leaving"
"And ruin your moment, not a chance" Asuka said holding her emotions in
check, "I mean even I can't ruin your moment with your 'knight in shining
armor' even if it IS the baka himself"
"Thanks Asuka"
"No problem"
The two sat in silence as they waited for Shinji's meal to come out, but
Asuka sat there figeting.
*I can't keep this up anymore.. I WANT to say something, but I can't..
WHY CAN'T I SAY SOMETHING*
Please don't tell her Asuka, Please don't tell her Asuka
*What the heck was that voice*
I'll do anything.. just don't tell her I'll be going
*Shinji.... what the!?!*
Asuka frowned as she heard Shinji's voice over and over again saying the
same thing.
"Is something wrong Asuka" Kasumi asked when she saw Asuka's expression,
"you don't look too good"
"I'm fine.. just hearing voices"
"You know, that's excatly what Shinji said before we realize that you
left"
"Really?" Asuka said nervously, "What a coincedence"
"Yeah.. maybe it's that Sync Training thingy that you two did.. heh. you
know.. side effects??"
"No way... that's crazy"
"Well you never know"
Dinner's ready... good
"dinner's ready??" Asuka whispered to herself and tilted her head a little
"DINNER'S READY" Shinji's voice came from the kitchen.
"YAY.. time to eat" Kasumi smiled and walk up to the chef and gave him a
peck on the cheeks, "Heh, I have something for you after dinner"
"Umm.. Kasumi... I need to finish our talk" Shinji said, "After dinner..
in private..."
"Don't let the Hentai moleste you Kasumi" Asuka said
"ASUKA.. of course he won't" Kasumi grinned.
"Ok.. let me rephrase that.. Shinji.. don't let the crazied woman do kill
you" Asuka lips curled upwards a bit, "I can't believe I just took that
back"
"Umm... err... heh"
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It was 8 when the trio finally finished dinner.
"Well.. that is one good meal Shinji.. I'll take one more UOM meals off
the chart"
"Good to know.. so how many am I down to" Shinji asked with a chuckle.
"29 more meals Shinji.. 29 more"
"Wow.. what did you do to her... you really own her alot of meals"
Kasumi giggled
"I left her with our guardian" Shinji shivered as he remembered Misato's
famous 'meals'.
"Well.. I have ta go... see ya two"
'See ya Asuka..." Shinji said.
"See ya" Kasumi said and waved.
"Well she's gone.." Kasumi smiled, "time for your little present"
"Wait a sec Kasumi.. before you say or do anything.. let me finish what
I have to say first"
"Sure.. fire ahead"
*This is gonna kill her... maybe I should have just told her that I'm
going back to the past...*
"Kasumi... I.... you remember what I said in class before you met Asuka"
"Yup" Kasumi said with a nod.
"Well I hope you have a good life after I'm gone then"
"What do you mean..." Kasumi choked on his words.
"I don't belong here.. I have to go back..."
"But I thought..."
"Remember what I said.. I said that I'd stay with you until I have to
go"
"But you don't have to"
"I have to... I need to stop the third Impact... I need give Chron
back his family... I need to="
"YOU DON'T HAVE TO"
"I do Kasumi.. I do have to"
"GET OUT GET OUT GETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUT"
"Kasumi.. I'm sorry"
"GET OOOOUUUUTTT"
"Good bye then..."
Shinji walked out of the apartment and close the door gently as Kasumi
fell on the floor.
*I can't believe this...I fell for him....I forgotten my mission totally*
kasumi picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Kasumi reporting..."
"Agent.. what's your status"
"I failed sire.. I failed" Kasumi said with a sob.
"What have I told you.. never get emotionally attached to the subject"
"I'm sorry.. I can't help it.. I can't help it" Kasumi broke down and
cried holding the phone to her chest.
"Kasumi.... keep working undercover in NERV... we still need you there"
"...Understood..."
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"What did I tell you, she would fail"
"I didn't realize that she would fall for that Ikari kid"
"*sigh* it's ok... guess we have to keep the second child too"
"Wouldn't she be hindering to our plan"
"Yes.. but losing the Third would destroy our plan completly"
"Your right..."
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*Sirens... that means...*
Shinji quickly turned around and saw a black car marked with NERV on it.
"Get in kid"
"Yes sir"
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"Alright, home, here I come" Asuka smiled as she got into her Eva"
Kensu's voice crackled throught the speaker, "Well Asuka, see the
button on your right, that's the button that releases the proteins
and enzymes need to create the rift."
"Pilot Ikari" the commander's voice came on, "are you sure about
going back."
"Yes.. I'm sure"
"Good luck pilot" the Commander smiled kindly at Shinji, "and thanks
for all the help you gave us.. both of you"
"Hah, we're just doing our job Commander" Asuka boasted.
Kasumi, who just walked into the command post looked at the status
of the Evas, "Well... I guess this is good bye Shinji.." her eyes
avoided the gaze of Shinji's, "The Eva's are ready to launch ma'am"
"Ok then, Evas 01, 02, and 14 Launch"
Kasumi looked at the exiting Evas and said quietly to herself, "back to
plain old spy work.. this sucks"
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"Ok guys the MAGI has Identified this angel to be the... WHAT THE HELL"
Kensu freaked as he saw the display on the screen.
"What's up?" Chron said as the three Eva's impatiently wait for the
advancing angel, "Let's go, we don't have all day"
"Th-this angel is the.... identified as the thirdteenth angel" Kensu
said, "Have you two battled this one before?"
"No way, we've only battled the tenth angel.. well if you count the one
Shinji battled when he came here. the eleventh" Asuka grinned with
anticipation.
"Well we don't have any info on this one since the MAGI files was wiped
out after the third Impact.. well lets go" Kensu looked at the screen of
the to-be-battle field, "Chron, Shinji, you two us attack long ranged and
cover Asuka while she go up and get that angel close up and personal,
got it"
"Loud and clear" Asuka's voice came in, "let's get this over with, I wanna
go home"
"Yeah, and after we get there, I'll cook you a REAL big meal for getting us
back"
"Heh, you better, or she'll kick your ass" Chron smiled, "It's nice know you
even if I did attack you and went berserk and all that."
"Hey, no harm done right"
"Right.."
"Guys, stop your chit chat, here it comes" Kasumi voice came into the channel
seemingly out of no where.
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Asuka.. get us back...
The voice of Shinji rang in Asuka's mind as she charged towards the ancient
angel with her battle cry as Shinji and Chron emptied clips of ammo at it, which
vaporized harmlessly when it touched the AT field of the angel.
"This one has a VERY stong AT field, so becarful" Kensu said after watching
the bullets disappear.
"Yeah yeah, now get off my back so I can kill this SOB" Asuka shouted.
Asuka... you know you can't win..
A new voice came into Asuka's mind as she continued to dash towards the angel.
*Who the hell is that*
Who do you think Asuka.. I'm you...
*Get out of my head*
I can't do that....
Memories of Asuka's past slowly flow out from her mind into her view, painful
memories of her past.
*NO... GET OUT OF MY GOD DAMN MIND*
Asuka.. no.. don't give in...
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Shinji stared dumbfounded as Unit 02 stood right before the angel and dropped
her prog axe.
"What's happening" He asked outloud.
"Pilot's mind is being contaminated..."
"WHAT.. Eject the plug NOW" Kensu shouted.
"The Eva is not responding"
"SHIT... Shinji, go get her outta there, NOW"
*Asuka not yet, no, don't give in just yet*
The Third Child willed his Eva to charge towards the Angel
Well well, Shinji, come to rescue the lady in distress I see
*Who the hell are YOU*
Heh, do you have to ask
*Damn you, get out of her mind*
I can't... and the same goes to you..
*I can't let them down... Misato... Kensu... Chron... Kasumi...*
Of course you can
*ASUKAAA*
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ASUKAAA
Asuka immediatly snap awake as she heard a voice call to her.
"you bastard... KEEP OUT OF OUR MINDS" Thrusting her Eva's hands
towards the core of the angel she pressed the button to release
the mixture into the Eva's LCL that will transport her home..
*Shinji.. please press the button... please come home*
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come home....
Shinji's hand slowly inched towards the button...
no... my core.. MY CORE
*Heh, take that.. that's the way to show it Asuka*
Shinji's hand inches closer
it's gonna explode... I'M gonna explode WITH it
His fingers touched the top of the switch
soon...
Applying pressure with what strengh he has after fighting the angel
mentally he switch moved a little
your too late..
Shinji used his final drop of energy and filped the switch
Shinji.. we made it.. see you back home
The blinding light of the explosion covered the two Evas as Shinji
felt like he was floating in the air.
It's good to see you again my son...
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In the NERV HQ, the staff cheered as Chron reported the out come of
the battle.
"THEY MADE IT.. THEY ACTUALLY MADE IT.. HAHAHAHAH... THEY MADE IT,
YEAH.. EAT THAT YOU ANGEL.. THAT'S ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS HAHAHA"
"Calm down Chron... calm down.. I'll take you out on a all you can
eat later.." Kensu said with a broad smile.
"Hey, I AM the commanding officer, I think I should take you all out
on this one heh..." Comander Itsuko said
"YEAH, FREE MEAL" one of the officers in the room
In all the excitment, Kasumi was able to sneak out of the room in
tears without being noticed.
"He's gone.... he's gone...." Kasumi said in a trance as he opened
and read her mission info that she just got when she got out of
her apartment, for the hundredth time, "A new mission.. I have to
concentrate on it now... I have to let go.... but I can't..."
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"Did you do it?"
"Of course...."
"and Kasumi?"
"She has a new assignment"
"Which is..."
"Feeding us new information on the pilot's progress and the ability
of the Eva he pilots.."
The first figure sighed and walked away
"This isn't good"
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*Sinister laugh* I won't say anything cuz if I do, well, the story
is not gonna have the same effect.. hahaha.. too bad... well if
you really wanna find out what's gonna happen.. read the next chapter
when it comes out... and I'm not give any previews even if you beg
me with tons of Emails.. heh.. well til next time see ya ^_^