Jonathan's past insert chapter!

This is for all of you who want more of a back story for Jonathan. Every so often I'll put one of these to flush out what's happened in Jonathan's past, so don't expect it all to be in this chapter alone!!

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September 15, 2007

NERV-Germany was buzzing about with activity around a young boy. His mother had told him to wait in the room, and he did so. He soon grew bored with watching people walking by him, usually chatting with one another, and so he began to daydream. He found himself piloting a giant robot, like the ones from the Gundam shows he watched so much, and defending the Fatherland from invaders. The boy was soon brought out of his reverie, however, by a young girl with shoulder length red hair. The girl was standing in front of him with an almost haughty look on her face.

"And just what were you doing?" The girl asks rudely.

"I... was just daydreaming..."

"Ha! Daydreaming? Why did anyone even let you in here?"

"My mama told me to wait here..."

"Oh, aren't you such the good little mama's boy." The girl responds venomously.

The boy, surprised that this girl was being so mean to him, begins to find tears starting to well up. Before the boy could do anything, a woman walks up to the two children.

"Jonathan, are you alright? Asuka, what did you do to him?"

"I didn't do anything, he's just a crybaby."

"Now Asuka, if you don't stop being mean, I'm going to have to tell your papa."

"Humph, I don't care." After finishing her statement, Asuka turns around and stomps off.

"That little brat..." The woman changes her glance towards Jonathan, "Are you alright, Jonathan? Don't worry; she won't make fun of you anymore."

"Mama, why are we here?"

"This is where mama works, Jonathan. Now there's a doctor here who'd like to talk to you for a little bit, okay?"

The boy grabs his upper arms with opposite hands, "Nuh-uh, the doctor wants to shoot me!"

The woman smiles, "No, Jonathan, the doctor does not want to shoot you."

"Are you sure mama?"

"Yes, now hurry off to the doctor's room, you don't want to keep him waiting."

"Okay mama!"

Jonathan gets up and runs down the hall until he reaches the doctor's office.

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February 21, 2013

"Jonathan, I'd like you to meet Asuka Langley Soryu."

Jonathan, dressed in his plug suit, looks up to find a girl around his age dressed in a bright red plug suit. Jonathan's mind goes blank as he notices how tight fitting the plug suit is to her body.

"Asuka, this is Jonathan," The woman continues, "You two will be piloting your Evas together. I hope you two will become good friends."

Jonathan stands up and says to Asuka, "It's nice to meet you, Asuka."

Asuka looks at him rudely, "The pleasure isn't mine, I assure you. You're lucky that they had another Eva, though I don't know why they bothered. I am the best Eva pilot there is, after all."

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March 7, 2008

Jonathan had been sitting in his room, playing with several of his toy cars when his fun was disturbed by his mother's crying. Putting his toys down, Jonathan walks into the living room. For several minutes he stood in the hallway before his mother noticed his presence.

"J-Jonathan, it's time for bed now, alright?"

Jonathan smiles when he sees his mother smiles and says, "Okay, mama."

The television, which had been left on, reveals the reason behind the tears.

"Early today, in a firefight between the rebels and the army, several people died on both sides. Among them was noted scientist Wolfgang Schroeder, who has made great advances in nuclear physics and mechanics. The rebels were put down, however, and it appears that it is only a matter of time before this uprising is finally over."

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November 25, 2014

"What do you mean?" Jonathan's mother asks, trying to keep her cool.

"I mean exactly what I said. His sync scores have fallen so low that we have no other choice. Besides, NERV's best ranked psychologist says that there's no way his mind could handle piloting an Eva. His brain is just too stressed. Maybe if we have Jonathan and Asuka train together..."

"No, that won't help at all. The first time they did that was the last."

"Then all I can suggest is that we put Asuka on primary while Jonathan just rests. Maybe that's all he'll need, a little R&R."

"You're right, doctor. I'll tell him, and we might go on a vacation or something. Just so long as it will get his mind off his father..."

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After the 3rd Angel attack, 2015

"Now, Jonathan, I know it's been a long time since you've had a sync test, so you don't need to push yourself. All we're going to test is if that vacation helped your scores."

"Mom, you don't have to worry anymore. I was just a little out of it before, but I promise I'm all better. Besides, if I get a high enough score, they'll let me fight the Angels, right?"

"Yes, that's right. So, you're going to do your best, right?"

"Of course!"

"Alright, we're going to insert the entry plug now."

After the plug s inserted, Jonathan looks down at the LCL beginning to fill the chamber.

'I hate LCL...' Jonathan think as the orange liquid reaches his head.

Inside the control room, everyone waits quietly as the neural connections form and the psychograph comes to life.

"Everything seems stable. What is his sync?"

"Pretty good, it's at 53 percent."

"Okay, Jonathan, you're doing great! Just a bit more training and you'll be ready to take on those Angels!"

Jonathan smiles and thinks, 'Maybe now I'll get to talk with Asuka without her trying to beat my scores, or worse, me! She's bound to like me then, right? Right. I've just got to act smooth and she'll instantly fall for me! I've got to get her to like me...' Jonathan begins daydreaming about their 'destined' encounter.

"Jonathan... A-HEM!"

"I'm here!" Jonathan gets startled.

"Good, the test is over."

"Oh, okay."

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That's it for this chapter. There'll be more coming out later to explore Jonathan's life before going to Japan. I hope this helps someone!