This is only the first half of the next chapter, since it was taking too long for me to finish, and I didn't want to wait too long before posting the next chapter. The second half should be finished in a couple of weeks.
I have something else to tell you guys before the start of the chapter. I just want to point out that Asuka's character will be mostly based off the Manga, so don't go thinking that she's acting OOC, because she's not.
Hope you enjoy the chapter. Here we go!
Chapter 10 "Spear Fishing in Hawaii Part I"
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Shinji slowly began to open his eyes. The image in front of him rather fuzzy at first, but it slowly cleared up. As he lifted his head, he winced slightly at the stiffness in his neck that he gained from falling asleep while sitting. He began to rub off the crust that formed around his eyes during his nap. After a great yawn, he began to look around to regain his surroundings.
He began to feel the push of inertia, reminding him the he was moving. He also felt the sensation of crampedness around him when he realized that he was not alone. Looking to his left and his right, he saw both of his friends, Touji and Kensuke, sleeping peacefully against the walls of the room they were in.
The young Ikari then heard a female voice from across the room. "You look well rested. How do you feel?"
Shinji turned to make eye contact with his guardian. "Oh well, I guess I feel OK. This was a pretty long trip."
Misato smiled. "Don't you worry. It'll be worth it once we arrive. It's going to be a lot of fun."
Shinji thought about where he was headed, the topical island and U.S. state of Hawaii. He'd never been to such a place before. He could only imagine it in his mind. From what he saw on T.V., most tropical places had an abundance of palm trees, beaches, and beautiful sun bathers. "Have you ever been there, Misato?"
The female captain shook her head. "Actually no, but I'm sure I'll have a good time. I was really glad that you could come along, as well as your friends."
Shinji began to reflect. "I wonder why my father allowed me to go. I still can't quite figure it out."
"I think what's more amazing." Said Misato. "Is how I managed to pull the right strings to get all three of you here. It wasn't easy." She then turns to her left and frowns upon the figure in the seat next to her. "It's too bad the this moron had to tag along."
The figure in the seat was , of course, Steven Adams, who was sleeping on his side with a bubble coming out of his nose. Misato snorted. "Lazy oaf. How is it that he gets to come along? Doesn't he get enough perks?"
Shinji answered the question. "He said to me that he had to inspect Unit 02 for weapons compatibility before it reached Tokyo 3. The weapons department needed to make sure that their weapons would function properly when equipped to it."
Katsuragi rolled her eyes. "They're wasting their time. Of course the weapons will work. They're all designed to be about the same."
The young teenage pilot shrugged. "It's not my job to question their reasoning."
Misato sported an evil grin as she bent over and popped the bubble on the American's nose. The snot busted all over the weapons developers face, but it didn't wake him up. Misato gave a quick chuckle. "It's an improvement."
Shinji shook his head. 'I don't think she'll ever grow up…'
Another hour passed, with the other three passenger waking up at their own pace. Adams was the last to wake up, confused as to what was all over his face. "How'd the hell did this get here?"
Misato gave a satisfied smile. "Let's just say that you need to blow your nose before you fall asleep.
The American wiped what was on his face off with his hand and stuck his tongue out in disgust. "Yuck!" He then wiped his hands off with a sanitary napkin.
Touji looked upon the Director of Operations with admiration. "Misato? I just want to thank you for taking us along. I'm am eternally grateful!"
Misato laughed a little nervously. "You can make it up to me by behaving yourselves."
The dark-haired boy leaned forward adoringly. "I'll do anything for you, Misato."
Steve nudged Misato with his elbow. "I think he's a keeper."
In response, the superior officer punched the tactical advisor in the arm. "Shut up!"
Kensuke began to look out the window anxiously. "How much longer before we make it, Misato?"
The female captain checked her watch. "Well, according to our estimated time of arrival, we should be there in half an hour."
"Cool!" Yelled the blond haired boy excitedly. He then looked at the weapons developer. "You're an American. Have you ever been to Hawaii before?"
Adams smiled confidently. "I sure have, but only once, before its reconstruction."
Shinji raised an eyebrow. "Reconstruction?"
The other four passengers sweat-dropped. Kensuke gave a look of amazement. "You haven't heard about the Kamehameha Ring the now surrounds one of the islands of Hawaii?"
Shinji blinked and then recognized the name. "Oh yeah, I heard about that. It was a giant ring constructed around one of the smaller islands of Hawaii so that it could be recovered, I think."
Adams elaborated on what the boy said. "After Second Impact, the water level rose high enough to completely wipe out most of the pacific islands that existed. The largest island of Hawaii was one of the few left, but most of it was uninhabitable due to constant volcanic activity. The U.N. still needed a pacific port in order to place their Navy, so they started the reconstruction of Hawaii. In a huge effort funded by the nations of the world, they constructed a giant ring of concrete around one of the smaller islands, and pumped a large amount of water out of it, so that a large portion of the island reemerged. When finished, they named the ring after the ancient Hawaiian king known as Kamehameha. Today, it's looked upon as a tourist attraction. The only way into the ring is to either fly over it, or to go through the canal system built through the one side of the ring. It's considered to be one of man-kinds greatest achievements, rivaling the Great Wall of China. I'm just amazed that they built it in such a short time. I heard that there are plans to build a larger ring around the largest island., but it seems unlikely that will happen."
Shinji looked at the American questioningly. "I thought you told me that you didn't know much about American history."
Adams scratched the back of his head. "I sorta did some research before we left. I didn't want to look dumb."
Misato looked away from the American. "Like that's possible."
Adams ignored the comment and began to think ahead. "I wonder what Unit 02 will be like. I'm really curious as to what the Germans can do when building their own model."
The statement made by the weapons developer brought a question to Shinji's mind. "That reminds me, aren't we supposed to meet the Second Child? What's she like?"
Misato smiled evilly when she heard the question. "Why do you ask? Are you interested?"
Shinji narrowed his eyes and slumped over while shaking his head. "No, I'm just asking what she's like, that's all."
Misato sighed laying back in her seat. "She's a nice and polite girl. I met her back when I was stationed in Germany, before I was promoted and transferred to NERV HQ. She was very smart and talented. Last I heard, she graduated from a university."
Everyone else in the room dropped their jaw when hearing this. Steve was the first to find the words to speak. "If she's a fourteen year old college graduate, smart is an understatement!"
Misato continued. "The Third Branch is claiming that she has talent that exceeds your own, Shinji. You might have to watch out."
Touji tilted his head back to think. "She sounds like she's going to be one of those nerdy types." He then looks towards his four-eyed friend. "She might be your type, Kensuke."
Kensuke became dreamy-eyed. "You think so? Gosh I'd love to be the boyfriend of an Eva pilot."
Misato shrugged. "She didn't seem like the nerdy type to me. I still think she'd go well with you, Shinji. You're already hitting it off with Rei."
Adams turned his head towards the window while mumbling something under his breath. "You have no idea."
Misato overheard him, peaking her curiosity. "What do you mean by that?"
Steven gave a look of innocence. "Huh? I didn't say anything."
"Yes you did." Snared Misato, knowing full well that there was some information being kept from her. "Spill it. What happened between Shinji and Rei?"
Shinji, who obviously didn't want Misato to know about what happened between him and Rei a week ago, pointed out the window towards what looked like the Hawaiian coast. "Look! I think we're almost there."
The distraction worked, causing everyone to look towards the right side window. Everyone smile as the anticipation of a Hawaiian vacation loomed ahead.
Adams looked to the three boys. "You guys bring everything you need?"
The three boys nodded. "Yep." Said the young Ikari. "It's all in the cargo hold."
Misato then remembered something that was in the cargo hold. Something that the American had brought in. "Adams, what exactly did you bring with us when we left? You know, that big cargo box."
The American smiled openly. "Oh that's stuff some…equipment I need to inspect Unit 02. That's all."
The Director of Operations gave an untrusting glare to the weapons developer. "Is that so? I hope you're not lying to me."
"And so what if I am?" Asked the American while he crossed his arm defiantly. "It's too late to do anything about it."
"Are you giving me an attitude?" Asked Misato, her voice slowing rising. "I highly suggest that you change your attitude or…"
"Or you'll do what?" Interrupted Adams.
"I'll hog tie you to a light post and ditch your ass!" Yelled the female captain.
"You can try!" Retorted the American.
The two of them once again start an argument, with the three stooges looking and sweat-dropping. Touji leaned over towards Shinji. "So they argue like this a lot?"
Shinji nodded. "Yeah, those two really hate each other. I can't understand why NERV keeps making them work together."
Touji nodded slightly, his face showing deep thinking. He then blurts out something. "Oh well. Less competition for me."
Both Shinji and Kensuke face-fault. Kensuke gets up and raises an eye-brow. "What makes you think that I'm not competition?"
Suzuhara tries to give his friend a serious look, but he cracks up instead. "You? Competition? No girl in their right mind would take you over me!"
Kensuke hung his head. "It's not fair."
**
The five of them finally landed, each of them taking a deep breath of the fresh air and getting a good stretch. They looked around at their surroundings. As of right now, they were on a military base near a sea port. The air was fresh and salty, exhilarating all of them.
Misato turned to the three boys while a beaming smile. "Well, we're here!"
Shortly afterwards, everyone was handed their luggage as they began to decide what to do. Misato was the first to announce her plans. "I don't know about you guys, but I think I'm in need of some serious sun tanning. I'm hitting the beach first thing!"
Touji very excited about the idea. "We'd love to go to the beach too, Misato!"
Before she could say anything, an officer walked up to Misato, saluting her as he reached her. "Greetings Captain Katsuragi. If it's not too much, we would like to request that you join us in taking care of some paper work since you will be in charge of Unit 02 from this point on."
Misato hung her head in disappointment. "I should have known. Stupid procedures." She then turned to the other boys. "I'm afraid that I'm going to be a while, so you guys can go ahead have fun. I would like to warn you that while there is a large amount of Japanese citizens that live here, most of the people that live here only speak English, so…"
Kensuke interrupted, standing with pride. "No need to worry, Captain. I, Kensuke Aida, am fluent in English. I'll take care of everything!"
Misato was surprised. "Really? Wow! That's good."
Aida continued to brag. "I learned English early in my life so that it would help me in my future military career."
Touji shook his head. "Like he'd be cut out for the military…"
Misato began to walk away. "I'll catch up to you guys later, OK? I shouldn't be too long!"
Unbeknownst to everyone, Adams had walked back into the helicopter and had walked into the cargo hold. A minute later, a rumbling sound could be heard from the helicopter. Suddenly, The American suddenly rode out on his motorcycle and began to speed off. "See ya later! I got work to do!"
Misato, seeing the motorcycle, nearly flips. "You asshole!! You're not supposed to bring that all the way here!!"
Adams smiled as he looked back. "See ya later Misato!!" He then sped off, quickly exiting the military base.
The other three boys were left to decide what to do next. Kensuke was the first to make a suggestion. "Let's go to the sea port and check out the U.N. Pacific Fleet! I brought my camcorder just for this occasion! They're already leaving the island and passing out of the Ring. If we don't hurry, we'll miss them."
Shinji shook his head. "I don't think I'm into that. How about you Touji?"
Touji was still showing a frown. "I wanted to go to the beach with Misato. To think, I could have seen her in a bathing suit!!" He then grabbed Shinji the collar and began to shake him. "She could have asked me to rub sun tan lotion on her back!! Why? Why was I denied?!!"
Shinji backed away from his crazy friend. "Uh, aren't you taking this a little too far? She's almost old enough to be your mom."
Kensuke seemed equally concerned. "Yeah, you seem to have gotten a major crush on her, even more so that I do."
Suzuhara wiped a tear from his eye. "What could have been…"
Seeing that Touji was being of no help, Shinji decided to make a suggestion of his own. "Why don't just go to the beach, anyway? Without Misato."
The other two boys suddenly gave the boy a strange look. Touji then gave an sinister grin. "Shinji wants to go to the beach? Could it be?"
Kensuke also joined in. "Could it be that he's finally listened to his inner male? We know why you want to go on the beach."
Touji walked in closer. "To check out the pretty ladies, right?"
Shinji shook his head. "I just wanted to go for a swim, that's all."
Both Touji and Kensuke stared blankly at their asexual friend. They then hung their heads in disappointment.
"What's wrong with you?" Asked the larger teenage boy.
"We'll bring you to the dark side, yet!!" Said Kensuke in his best Darth-Vader impression.
Shinji sweat-dropped as he stared at his friends. "Why did I invite you guys?"
**
Three boys left their luggage behind at the military base and hailed a taxi to go to the beach, with a little help form their four-eyed friend. Within a period of ten minutes, they reached a resort area near the city, complete with a tropical beach, and, of course, many bathing beauties. They took in the scenery, exploring the sights and sounds of the foreign land. They watched surfers wipe out, hula girls dancing in grass skirts, even an entertainer who spat out fire. Everyone was having a good time.
"Man, this place is awesome!!" Yelled Touji as the three of them walked into a market place. Each of the stores sold exotic things ranging from bead bracelets to novelty T-shirts. Kensuke frowned when he realized he was broke. "Aw man! I can't buy anything, and I really wanted to bring something back with me."
It was then that both Aida gave Shinji a puppy dog face. "I can borrow five American dollars from you?"
Shinji shook his head. "Sorry, I haven't exchanged my yen to dollars, yet."
Kensuke became exasperated. "Why didn't you take care of that before we left?"
The young Ikari shrugged. "I don't know, the thought didn't come to mind."
"Oh man…." spoke the blond-haired boy with a saddened expression.
A young attractive woman wearing a hula skirt carrying some flower necklaces walked up to the depressed boy. *You look upset. Want to get leied?*
The Japanese boy's expression quickly changed when hearing this. He nodded up and down very excitedly. *Yes! Yes! I wanna get laid!!*
A confused Shinji turned to his dark-haired friend with a question. "So what exactly did they just say?"
Touji shrugged. "Like I would know! I don't know any English."
As soon as Kensuke answered the girl, she then put a flower necklace around his neck. *Here you go!* She then turns to the other two boys and does the same. *Don't want you guys to be left out either.* She then walked away, smiling and waving. *See ya! Enjoy yourselves here in Hawaii!!*
The three stooges stood dumbfounded, unsure as to what happened? Kensuke seemed the most upset. "What the heck happened? I thought I was supposed to get laid!"
Shinji stared perplexed at the necklace. "Must be some weird American custom."
"Actually, it's Hawaiian to be more precise." Said a voice behind them.
The three boys jumped when they heard the voice, but were relieved to see that it was only Adams.
"You gotta stop sneaking up on us like that." Spoke Touji.
The American was apologetic. "Sorry. Sneaking has become a habit for me."
Shinji seemed confused. "Weren't you supposed to be working?"
The weapons developer sighed in annoyance. "Yes, but apparently the ship that was supposed to transport Unit 02 hasn't finished docking procedures, so I have to wait. I figured that I'd visit down town, and sure enough, you guys were here."
Shinji nodded. "Yeah, I guess it's nice having you around, since we're officially in your country now."
Adams agreed. "Yep, say, have you guys been to the beach, yet?"
The three boy nodded their head.
"Yeah." Spoke Touji. "But we got too caught up in all the other sights. The hula dancers were great."
Steve groaned. "Oh come on! I thought that was the reason you guys came here. To see hot babes in bathing suits."
Touji became disconcerted. "What's the point if I can't see Misato in a bathing suit?"
The tactical advisor smacked his fore-head. "This is Hawaii! There are hundreds of woman in bathing suits just as attractive, if not more attractive than Misato! So get out of that slump and let's go to the beach. I'll show you some pretty ladies."
And so it was that the four males from Tokyo 3 marched their way towards the beach, their minds dead set for action. Their eyes were set to ogle. Well, at least everyone except Shinji, but that's no surprise.
"Do we have to do this?" Asked Shinji. "There's something not right about this."
Adams turned his head behind to address the brown-haired boy. "Hey, we're doing this for you, too. It's about time we got you out of that damn shell of yours."
The young pilot hung his head. 'I happen to like being in this shell.'
It was then that they reached the beach, perfectly crafted as if made to be laid and played in. Adams began to survey the area. "Oh yes. There are a lot of good looking ladies out there today." He then points out a young blond in a rainbow bikini walking by. "She's a looker. What do you guys think?"
Kensuke nodded. "Oh yeah, she's good."
Touji shrugged, feeling indifferent about the girl. "She's OK. I'm not that impressed."
Adams then jokingly pointed at a fat chick. "Oh yeah, there's the one."
Touji was not amused. "That's not funny, man. Thought you were going to find us some real good looking ones."
"Alright, alright…" Said Steve as he continued to look about, until he finally came across a winner. "AHA!!! Now there's your target." He then point in the direction of a young red-head in a lawn chair. "And she looks to be about your age, too!"
All three of the boys see her, and they step up closer to get a better look.
"Now that's more like it!" Exclaimed Suzuhara.
Kensuke was equally excited. "Oh yeah! She's gorgeous!"
Shinji, without realizing it, also joined in. "Wow! She's cute!"
Everyone else suddenly turns towards the unusually excited teenage Ikari. Shinji looked around, realizing what he just said. "Heh….Well she is!"
Touji and Kensuke began to cheer.
"Success!" Screamed Aida.
"I knew he had a pair!" Yelled Touji.
The older American was quite pleased. "See! Was that so bad? You should embrace your inner-male."
Shinji sighed in slight annoyance. "You are making way too big a deal about this."
It was then that Touji had an idea. "I know!" He then grabs Shinji by the shoulders. "This calls for another hazing ritual! You still need to earn your keep here. I want you to go up to her and ask her out!"
The young Ikari was dead set in refusing his offer. "No! I'm not going through another hazing ritual! I still think you guys own me for bringing you out here! Besides, I don't know any English anyway."
Touji was saddened. "Aw man, I forgot."
Kensuke walked in on the deal. "I can speak English, remember. I'll act as a translator."
Touji looked upon his long time friend, and came up with a different idea. "I have a better idea. Why don't you ask her out, Kensuke?!"
Aida's eyes widened. "Me? Why me?"
The weapons developer smiled at the idea. "Great idea! After all, I think he deserves his chance in the sun. What do you say, Aida?"
The blond-haired boy seemed unsure. "I don't know. I have no idea as to what to say to her!"
Adams leaned over towards the boy. "Relax, if you play your cards right, she'll be all yours. Here's what to say to her. It's guaranteed to work on any American girl." He then leans into Kensuke's ear and whispers something into it. The other boys were unable to make out as to what he said. Adams then stood up and patted the boy on the back. "Go get her!"
"Ok…" Spoke the four-eyed boy in a nervous tone as he began to slowly walk up to the red-head, repeating to himself as to what the American told him.
The other two boys turned to Steve, wondering as to what the man said. "Steve?" Asked Shinji. "What was that secret line that you told Kensuke?"
The weapons developer laughed. "Don't worry about it. Let's just say that he's as good as smacked."
Kensuke slowly made his way up to the girl, his heart pounding harder and harder as he approached her. He began to make careful note of her features. Long flowing red hair, nice silky legs, a skimpy red and white bikini. He couldn't see all of her face since she was wearing sunglasses, but she did appear to be rather lovely. He finally gathered enough courage to make the final steps up to her. He then spoke. *Hi…*
The young girl turn her head towards his direction and moved her sunglasses down her face to get a better look at the boy, revealing her bright azure eyes. *Hi.*
The young dork slowly fumbled with his word before finally remembering what he was supposed to say. *I…uh…um….ooohhh…ah yeah. Want to make out?*
The young bathing beauty absorbed what was said for a moment, and then she smiled. She slowly stood up, removing her sunglasses. *So you want to make out, huh?*
Aida nodded excitedly. *Yes! Yes I do!!*
The red-head leaned over slightly, moving her face rather close to his. *Close your eyes and pucker-up.*
The arousal that Kensuke was feeling was so intense that his nose almost bled. He immediately closed his eyes and puckered-up.
Touji's jaw dropped. "No way! Are they actually going to kiss?"
Adams seemed equally shocked. "You mean that my advice actually worked?"
It was then they the girl slowly made a fist with her right hand, wound it back, and threw a punch right into his mouth, laying him flat and knocking the poor boy out cold.
"Nope." Spoke Shinji.
It was then that the young red-head lost her temper. (Stupid American pig!!! GRRRAAAHHH!!!)
She then stormed away in a fury, but not before noticing the prying eyes of the other males. *WHAT ARE YOU STARING AT, YOU FUCKING PERVERTS?!!!!* She then marched off out of sight.
Shinji was genuinely surprised by the girl's reaction. "Wow! What a bitch! Are all American girls like that?"
Adams shook his head. "No, not all of them, but she wasn't an American."
The other two boy were surprised by the revelation. "Really?" Asked Shinji.
Steve nodded while he began to think. "Some of the words she said weren't English, and when she spoke English, her accent was…." The American's eyes suddenly glazed over when he came to a realization. "…German!"
What Adams just revealed flew right over Touji's head. "Boy, what's a German girl doing in Hawaii. She's a long way from home."
Shinji was not so ill-witted. "You don't think that was…..the Second Child, do you?!!"
"I sure hope not." Spoke Steve, who was growing increasingly uneasy.
"It can't be her." Said Shinji. "Misato said that she was nice and polite. She didn't seem nice or polite."
"I hardly think that Misato is a reliable source when it comes to things like this." Explained the male captain.
Touji was staring at his unconscious friend. "Shouldn't we go check on him? He still hasn't moved."
The three of them walked up to the unfortunate friend in order to see if he was OK. Adams bent down and checked his pulse. "He'll be fine…I guess."
The young Ikari shook his head in pity. "You know, as cruel as it was to put him up to this, I'm still glad it wasn't me."
Touji began to slap his friend on the cheek. "Hey man! You OK?!"
The blond-haired boy slowly opened his eyes, allowing his vision to slowly regain focus. When he recognized his friends, he asked a desperate question. "Did she kiss me?"
Touji looked up at the other and each of gave a look that signified that the poor boy on the ground had been through enough. They decided to give him this one. "Yes. Yes she did."
Aida smiled with glee. "Really?!" He then winced in pain as he felt that him mouth was in quite a bit of pain. "Why does my mouth hurt?"
"Uh…your kissing was rather rough….yeah." Answered Adams, trying to keep a straight face.
Kensuke began to tear up. "I can't believe it! My first kiss. AND I CAN"T EVEN REMEMBER IT!!!"
Touji patted his friend on the shoulder. "Maybe it's for the best. Can you stand up?"
Still upset, Kensuke lifted a hand up so that his best buddy could help him up. Touji complied, lifting his friend to his feet. Sadly, as soon as he let go, the blond-haired dork fell to the ground again, unable to regain his equilibrium. With a second attempt, though, he was successful, although he was still quite dazed.
It was then that Shinji's cell-phone rang. He picked it up, wondering who would possibly call him all the way in Hawaii. "Hello?"
"Shinji? It's Misato!" Answered the caller. "I'm done with the paperwork, and I was hoping that you guys could come back to the base so that we can go find ourselves a hotel to stay in for the night. OK?"
"OK." Said Shinji. "See you soon, Bye!" He then hung up. "That was Misato. She wants us to come back to the base so we can find a hotel to stay in."
Every nodded in agreement. "Okay!"
Everyone left the beach and headed back to the base. They were cheerfully greeted by Misato, who'd gathered everyone's luggage. "Well, I'm ready. How about you guys?"
Touji spoke equally enthusiastically. "I'm also ready. I think we should get this done as quick as possible so we can go to the beach."
"I agree." Said Misato. She then realized that Adams was with the boys, instead of getting some work done. "Don't tell me that you're done inspecting Unit 02 already? If that's the case, you shouldn't have even come out here."
Adams crossed his arms in response. "I'll have you know that the transport is still going through docking procedures, so I can't inspect it, yet."
"You and your excuses." Said Misato. "I figured that someone of your 'amazing' abilities could do anything. And don't think I've forgotten your little stunt with your bike. I'm very tempted to give your ass an Article 15."
Steve defended himself. "I didn't lie to you. I needed the bike to travel to and from the base so I can inspect Unit 02. It counts as equipment I need."
"Oh please." Said the ranking officer. "Like it would kill you to take a taxi."
Steve was about to say something in response, but he was interrupted when an officer approached Misato, saluting as he reached her. "Captain Katsuragi! The Second Child has reported to this base. Would you like me to send her here with you?"
Misato nodded. "Yes you may."
The officer quickly left, leaving the three of the four males with worries and questions.
'Oh man.' Thought the American. "I hope to god it not that girl from before. If it is, I could be in a lot of trouble.'
Shinji and Touji were also worried about whether the red-head from before was really the Second Child, while Kensuke actually hoped it was.
'How great it that be if that one girl was her?' Thought Kensuke. 'We could become boyfriend/girlfriend.' Upon think this, he began to practically drool.
It was then that a young figure with red-hair approached, looking suspiciously like the girl from before. She wore a yellow sun-dress, and had what appeared to be synch clips attached stylishly to the back of her head. Shinji, Touji and Adams gave a look of fear, while Aida was in pure joy. Their reactions were ignored at first, as both Misato and the Second Child made eye contact and smiled.
"Asuka!" Cried out Misato as she walked up to her to give a hug.
"Misato!" Said Asuka as she returned the hug. "It's been such a long time."
Misato stepped back to get a look of the young German pilot. "My you've grown since I've last seen you."
"I guess." Said Asuka modestly.
Misato leaned over and winked "You've also started to fill out, huh?"
Asuka blushed when she heard this. "Oh stop. It's embarrassing."
Both Suzuhara and the young Ikari blink at her behavior. "That doesn't seem like the girl we ran into earlier." Said Shinji.
"That's her alright!" Said Kensuke with hearts in his eyes. "I can't believe she's the Second Child. Look at her. She's a goddess!"
"If it's not that other girl, it could be her twin." Said Adams. "Her voice sounds the same as well, although her accent is less noticeable in Japanese than in English."
After the females had done some catching up, Misato looked towards the group of males. "Guys, this is Asuka Langley Sohryu."
Asuka's eyes widened when she realized that it was the same group of guys she ran across before. 'Oh dear god! It's those same guys from the beach.' She then responded the best she could. "Uh…Hi…"
"One of these guys is the Third Child. Can you guess who it is?" Asked Misato with a grin.
'Please let it be anybody but the four-eyed dork who hit on me earlier.' Thought Asuka before speaking. "I have no idea."
Misato pointed at Shinji. "It's him. His name is Shinji Ikari." She then leans forward to whisper into her ear. "He's kind of an introvert, so don't be offended if he's a little shy."
"Okay." Said Asuka, masking her disappointment. 'So this is the Third Child I heard so much about. Great, he's only the second biggest dork of the group.' She then walks up to Shinji to shake his hand. "Nice to meet you, Third Child."
Shinji reluctantly shook her hand. "Uh…nice to meet you too, Asuka."
Asuka then looked at the others, wondering who they were. "Who are you guys?"
Touji answered first although he decided not to handshake. "My names Touji Suzuhara. I'm one of Shinji's buddies."
Adams was next in line. He did hold out his hand to shake hers. "I'm Captain Steven Adams, Head of NERV's Weapons Department and a tactical advisor. Nice to meet you."
"Indeed." Said Asuka, shaking the American's hand.
Kensuke walked up to the red-head, hearts still in his eyes. "I'm Kensuke Aida. I'm really sorry that I didn't formally introduce myself before we kissed."
Asuka blinked, trying to figure out as to what he was talking about. "Huh?"
Misato raised an eyebrow. "What did he say?"
Asuka quickly turned around towards Misato, thinking of a lie to hide the truth about her behavior. "I gave him mouth to mouth resuscitation. He was drowning at the beach, and I had to rescue him."
Misato seemed surprised. "Really? So you're saying you've already met?"
Kensuke also seemed confused. "Wait a minute! That's not what happened. I walked up to…" Before he could answer, Asuka's hand went up and pinched the back of his neck, her fingers digging into his flesh. Kensuke got the message and tried to play along, his acting still terrible. "Oh…oh-yeah! I-remember. I-was-swimming-along-when-I-suddenly-started-to-drown. Then-Asuka-saved-me."
Touji and Shinji were about to say something, since they were confused as to why the two of them were lying, but then Adams interrupted. "Yep, that's what happened. We saw the whole thing."
Shinji looked up to the American with confusion. "What are you talking about?"
Adams whispered in both Touji's and Shinji's ears. "Listen, if Misato finds out what actually happened, we could all be in trouble, so just play along for now."
Misato scratched her head, trying to figure out some holes in their story. "You went swimming? How come you're not wet?"
"I….dry quickly?" Said Kensuke as he shrugged.
'Mein Gott, what an idiot' Thought Asuka, deciding to let go of the boys neck.
Misato had another question. "If you went swimming, where's your bathing suit?"
Kensuke shrugged again. "I…don't know…"
Everyone else mentally slapped their foreheads at his response, except for Misato, who decided to believe the story. "Well, I'm glad you're OK, thanks to Asuka." She then smiles at the Second Child. "You're amazing! What can't you do?"
Asuka once again became modest. "Oh stop it! I'm not that amazing."
"Not according to the Third Branch in Germany." Said Misato. "They say your skills far out do Shinji's."
"They speak too highly of me." Said Asuka. "I still have so much to learn."
Misato pats the girl on the shoulder. "Well, in any case, you're a welcome addition to NERV."
"Thank you." Said Asuka before asking a question. "I was wondering. Have you seen a Mr. Kaji around here? I can't find him anywhere."
When hearing that name, Misato's face grew pale and her heart jumped into her throat. "Kaji?"
Asuka nodded. "Yeah, Ryoji Kaji. He has long brown hair and is tall, dark and handsome." The young female's eyes wandered off, as if she was day-dreaming.
Shinji began to think back. "I've heard the name Kaji before, But I can't remember when." He then remembers the time he went to the movies with Misato. "Now I remember, Misato was sleeping and she…" He was quickly interrupted when Misato covered her mouth.
Adams also began to think. "I remember that name, too. Ritsuko said something about that guy a while ago. I'm trying to remember what it was."
Asuka seemed surprised by Misato's reaction. "You know Kaji?"
Misato shook her head trying to hide the truth. "Kaji? I don't know any Kaji."
Her efforts were in vain, as she revealed enough to Adams for him to remember what Ritsuko said. "Now I remember. She told me that he was your boyfriend back in college."
Misato hung her head in exasperation. "Remind me to kill Ritsuko when we get back."
"So how come you put up the farce?" Asked Adams.
Misato gave a heavy groan. "Let's just say that he's the only guy I hate more than you."
"Wow!" Spoke the weapons developer. "A guy you hate more than me whom you used to date? I gotta meet this guy!"
Asuka seemed mildly upset. "You used to date Kaji?"
"Don't worry, there's nothing between us anymore." Said Misato.
"I'm sorry to here that." Said a voice from behind everyone. Everyone looked to see what was a tall man with a long, brown, pony tail and an unshaven chin. He smiled, revealing a pleasant demeanor. Misato's face became grim upon seeing him. The man seemed undeterred. "It's been forever, hasn't it Misato?"
"Not long enough." Replied the Director of Operations.
Asuka beamed with the sight of the new arrival. "Mr. Kaji!!!" She then runs up and gives him a huge hug. "I missed you! Where have you been?"
Kaji smiled at the young girl. "I was just taking care of business here in Hawaii." He then looks at the others. "I was watching over Asuka on our way here."
Misato gave a nasty smirk. "Well, you're not needed to do that anymore, so you can go back to wherever you came from."
Kaji shook his head. "Can't do that. I have other business in Tokyo 3, so I'm tagging along for the ride."
Misato frowned upon hearing this. "Oh no…"
Asuka looked up to Kaji adoringly. "I'm so glad you're coming along, Kaji. It just wouldn't be the same without you."
Kensuke became upset. "Why is she all over that guy? I thought she was in love with me."
Shinji and Touji sweatdropped. Shinji looked towards his dark-haired friend and whispered. "Shouldn't we tell him the truth?"
Touji whispered back. "Not yet. Let wait until we have him alone."
It was then that Kaji's attention was directed towards the three boys and the man. He spotted Shinji and walked up to him. "You're the Third Child, aren't you? It's an honor to meet you." Said Kaji as he held out his hand.
The young Ikari was rather surprised that the man knew about him. "Yes…I'm Shinji Ikari. How'd you know about me?"
Kaji shook the boys and hand. "Let's just say that it's my business to know. Besides, you're pretty famous, at least around the circles I travel through." He then looks at the other two boys. "And who might you guys be?"
Shinji answered the question for them. "These are my friends, Touji Suzuhara and Kensuke Aida."
Both boys shook hands with Kaji. "It's certainly nice to meet you two." Said Ryoji. He then looks at Adams and walks up to him as well. "And you are?"
Adams shakes his hand. "I'm Captain Steven Adams, Head or NERV's Weapons Department and tactical advisor."
Kaji noted the American's accent. "An American, huh? Nice to meet you. I'm Ryoji Kaji, NERV special agent."
Adams smiled. "Sounds like a great job."
Kaji shrugged. "It's alright. Your job sound good, too."
Adams shrugged as well. "It's not bad, I guess."
Misato made a remark about both of them under her breath. "Please, your modestly so sincere, I could vomit."
Not hearing the remark, Kaji looked back and forth between Adams and Misato. "Are you two going out?"
Adams nearly fell back when he heard the question. "What? Us dating? N…"
Before he could speak further, Misato grabbed Adams by the arm and spoke. "Yes, yes we are."
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Quick Author's note: I had thought about doing this, but decided against it because I was afraid it would offend readers, but when a reviewer gave the suggestion, I felt it was safe to go with it. Besides, it opens up some hilarious scenes. Sorry for the interruption.
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The four teenager gasped in shock when hearing this. Touji was almost traumatized. "No! This can't be!!" He then turns to Shinji with anger in his eyes. "I thought you said that they hated each other!"
Shinji scratched the back of his head. "That's what I thought. As much as they argued, how could they possibly like each other enough to date. And why all the secrecy? I don't think I'll ever start dating."
Adam was speechless. "Wha…who….we….uh……….huh?"
Kaji smiled, as if he was happy for them. "Well isn't that nice. How long have you two been dating?"
Misato picked the first number that came to here head. "Two years."
Ryoji seemed impressed. "Wow. I guess you two are pretty serious."
"We are." Said Misato as she turned to the American. "Right honey?"
Adams didn't respond. He had no idea how to respond. His eyes glazed over, giving the impression that he was in another world.
Misato began to tug the American away. "Give us minute, I just need to explain a few things to him about you. Come on, honey." She then dragged Adams away from the group.
When both were a good distance and facing away, Adams regained his speech. "What the hell are you trying to pull?"
Misato hushed him. "Quite! Just play along. That's an order!"
Steve gritted his teeth. "You can't order me to do something like that."
"After that little stunt you pulled with bringing you bike here..." Hissed Misato. "You'd better hope you can be convincing enough to fool him! If you do, I might over look that stunt. Got it?!"
Adams reluctantly grumbled. "Fine. But I still think that this is fucked up."
"I don't care what you think." Retorted Misato as the two of them walked back to the group.
"You didn't say anything bad about me, did you?" Asked Kaji.
"Nothing too derogatory." Responded Misato as she then looks to Adams. "Let's go sweetheart. We need to reserve some rooms for the night."
Almost wrenching from being called sweetheart, Adams did all he could to play along. "Uh…yeah….sure."
"Come with me." Said Kaji. "I know of this one Hotel that's affordable and classy. It's pretty nice."
"That's ok." Said Misato. "I think we should go somewhere else."
Adams could not truly go along with the charade, and he began to fight a little. "Come on. If the place is affordable and decent, why not go there?"
Misato smile back at her "boyfriend," teeth clenched at the same time. "Because I really want to go somewhere else, honey."
Asuka ran up to Kaji and joined in. "I want to go to the hotel you suggested. Can I come?"
"Of course." Said Kaji.
Kensuke, feeling that for some reason that Kaji was competition, also wanted to go to the hotel that Kaji and Asuka were going. "I vote for the hotel the Kaji suggested."
Touji and Shinji, feeling like they were sort of being dragged along, decided to also vote with Kensuke. "We also vote for Kaji's hotel." Said Shinji.
Kaji turned to face Misato. "That's six to one, Misato. I think it would be fair to go with the majority, even if you're the ranking officer."
Misato's eye twitched as she realized the futility of her resistance. "Fine…"
It was decided, the seven of them were staying at Kaji's choice. Everyone gathered their things and headed to the hotel. The Hotel was called the "Hawaiian Locale," and it appeared to be a fairly nice Hotel, three floors tall, with a large topically decorated lobby, and its own Hawaiian restaurant. Everyone began to gather at the desk, awaiting the opportunity to reserve some rooms. Misato was in charge of reserving the rooms.
"Okay, we are members of the organization of NERV." Said Misato as she held out her ID card. "NERV will cover the charges for us staying here."
The male receptionist, who happened to be fluent in Japanese, nodded. "Yes, ma'am."
Misato looked at the Three Stooges first. "Are you guys going to stay in one room?"
The three boys looked among each other and nodded. Misato then looked to the receptionist. "Do you have three bed-rooms?"
The receptionist shook his head. "Sorry, ma'am. But I could order a two bed-room and have another cot put in. Is that okay?"
Misato looked back to the three boys. "Okay?"
The three boys agreed, so Misato continued. "Okay, now…"
Kaji interrupted. "I'll order a single bedroom."
Misato glared back. "Hey I'm ordering. You'll take what I say you will." She then turned to the receptionist while pointing to Asuka. "He will share a two bed-room with her."
Kaji's eyes bugged out, while Asuka was overjoyed.
"What the hell?" Asked Kaji.
Misato turned back and gave an evil grin. "You said that you were looking after Asuka. I think it's only right that you have to share a room with her."
"Don't worry, Kaji." Said Asuka. "I'll behave."
Aida frowned in sadness. 'I wish that I could stay in the same room as her.'
"But wouldn't that be inappropriate?" Asked Ryoji.
Adams entered the conversation. "Nah. Besides, Shinji lives with Misato right now. There aren't any problem with them."
Kaji blinked. "Shinji lives with Misato? Are you saying that you two aren't living together?"
Misato, realizing that the American was blowing their cover, jumped in. "What he meant to say was…that we haven't moved in quite yet. It should happen pretty soon."
Shinji took what the Director of Operations said literally, and he became nearly frightened. 'Oh my god, does that mean I have to live with both of them?' Thought Shinji as he pictured life with the both of them. He shuddered at the thought. 'That would be a nightmare.'
Kaji, realizing that he really had no choice in the matter of bedrooms, frowned sullenly. "I see. You're cruel, Misato."
Asuka looked upset. "What's that supposed to mean? You don't want to share the same room as me?"
Kaji looked down at the Second Child nervously. "Oh no! I just figured that you'd rather have your own room."
Sohryu responded by hugging Ryoji's arm. "Don't worry, I don't mind sharing a room with you."
"Good. It's settled." Said Misato. She then turned back to the receptionist. "Now I just need two more one bed-rooms and were done."
Kaji blinked when she said that. He counted the number of people and concluded that something wasn't right He spoke to both Misato and Adams. "Two one bed-rooms. You two aren't staying in the same room?"
Misato and Adams looked towards each other, sweating profusely. Misato laughed nervously. "Ha heh. Of course, how silly." She turned back to the receptionist. "Make that a single two bed-room."
Kaji narrowed his eyes, noticing something suspicious. "A two bed-room? You two aren't sharing a bed?"
Misato gritted her teeth, a vein beginning to bulge from her head. "Heh…make the a… one bed-room."
Asuka also noted Misato's behavior with suspicion. 'Dating for two years, and they seem reluctant to be around each other. I feel some deception going on.'
While everything was being taken care of and the luggage was being sent to the rooms Adams decided to talk with Misato when no one was looking. "This isn't going to stay like this, is it? I don't want to share a room with you."
"We don't have a choice. If Kaji sees us change rooms, we're busted. Oh yeah, and you're getting the bathtub."
Adams scowled. "The bathtub?! No way, I refuse."
"I can feel an Article 15 coming on." Said Misato sarcastically.
"Fine." Said Steven in an angered tone.
The rooms were now reserved. Everyone began to look about, trying to decide what to do next. It was then that Kaji had an idea. "Why don't we all go to the restaurant that here at the hotel? I'm sure that you guys must be hungry."
Everyone was indeed hungry and the restaurant looked inviting, but Misato was trying as hard as she could to stay away from her Ex. "I think I'd rather eat elsewhere. The rest of you can eat anywhere you want."
Adams still wanted to be disagreeable, just to piss off Misato. "I think that I'd like to eat here. I don't want to wait any longer than I have to."
Despite her evil glare, Misato recognized that she could not start an argument with the weapons developer, or risk ruining her plan to make Kaji jealous. She reluctantly agreed. "…Fine…"
"Don't be so glum. "Said Kaji. "We have so much to catch up on, and besides, I want to get to know the Third Child as well."
Shinji overheard, rather surprised. "Really?"
Kaji nodded. "Sure thing. But let's sit down first."
Everyone took a seat in a large rectangular table, capable of seating eight. Kaji, Asuka and Kensuke sat one side, and Adams, Misato, Shinji, and Touji sat on the other side respectively. Asuka was the most disturbed by the seating arrangements, noticing the four-eyed boy taking a seat next to her. 'Oh god! Why is this pervert sitting next to me? God, I wish I could kick his ass!'
The waitress came around and handed out menus and took orders for drinks, with Kaji, Kensuke, Asuka, and Adams translating. Everyone ordered either soda or water, until the waitress came up to Misato, who ordered a beer. Kaji snickered. "So you still drink, huh? How about you boyfriend?"
Adams then ordered. *I'll have a shot of Whiskey.*
The waitress shook her head. *We don't serve liquor.*
Adams sighed reluctantly. *Fine, I'll have a beer.*
Kaji smiled, noting some incompatibility between the two. "Don't like beer, Adams?"
Adams was about to answer, but he was interrupted once again by Misato. "He loves beer. Don't you, sweetheart?"
Steve was growing increasingly impatient with Misato's interruptions, but he nodded anyway, hoping that he wouldn't have to keep this up for long. "Yeah, sure."
Everyone then took their orders after receiving their drinks, with Kaji, Kensuke, Asuka and Adams translating the menu. When they were done, Kaji decided to switch focus towards the Third Child. "So Shinji, I hear that you're getting quite a reputation. Word has it that you defeated two angels already, and one of them you beat without any weapons or prior training. Is that true?"
Shinji scratched the back of his head in modestly. "Well, not really. I had help from Rei in the last battle, and the time before that…" Shinji because silent for a moment. "…was a fluke."
"Still…" Said Kaji. "The killing blow was delivered by you both times, and you apparently have luck that surpasses anyone I've ever met."
Asuka interrupted. "You think I could beat an angel, Kaji?"
Kaji smiled at Asuka. "Of course I do." He then looks back at Shinji. "I can sense something pretty special from you, Ikari. You're talent lies in you luck, a talent few have."
Asuka was quite and polite, but she stared at Shinji, trying her best to hide her jealousy. She itched to show off her own abilities in the Eva. "Wait till he sees a real pilot."
Shinji was silent. 'I wish I could agree with you…'
Adams spoke up, his face beaming with pride. "In the last angel battle, it was my Progressive knife that made the killing blow in the end. I designed it myself."
Kaji grinned at Adams. "Really? That's impressive."
Misato, not wanting the American to hog all the glory, also spoke up. "Well you must also remember that my idea to have Rei support Shinji is what really saved the day."
The air became tense between the two of them, both sensing an argument close by, but both of them bit their tongue to avoid it.
Kaji then had a thought. He then smiled evilly. "You know what? I've noticed that to two of you haven't kissed yet since I got here. What's keeping you two?"
Misato and Adams froze in place. They both knew that this was inevitable, but they'd hoped that it wouldn't come to this. They tried to fumble with words in order to come up with a legitimate excuse. Misato was the first to speak. "We can't…I…I have a canker sore." She began to rub her mouth. "Yeah, it really hurts."
Kaji didn't give up. "So you're not even going to give each other a quick peck or something."
Misato continued to think off something to say. She blurted the first thing that came to mind. "Adams hasn't brushed his teeth since yesterday. His breath isn't the best when he doesn't brush."
The American took offense to this. "Hey, what do you mean by that?"
Adams was blowing their cover, and Misato desperately tried to stop it. "Relax, honey we'll brush our teeth after lunch."
"It almost seems to me." Said Kaji. "That your relationship is kinda rocky. You guys okay?"
Misato grabbed Adam's arm. "Oh no, we're very happy." She then turned to Steve while secretly pinching his arm. "Right, honey?"
Adams tried to ignore the pain. "Yeah, right."
Asuka saw the trick Misato pulled and rolled her eyes. 'Right, Misato. Oldest trick in the book.'
Kaji shrugged. "Ok, if you say so, but I have a question." He then focused this one on Adams. "Is she still wild in bed?"
Everyone else at the table except Adams jumped back and gasped, none of them thinking that this question would come out. Adams on the other hand was done pretending to play Misato's game. He decided to fuck around with her and get a laugh or two. "Oh yeah, I'll say."
Misato stood up, teeth clenched. "What are you trying to say?"
Adams then leaned forward toward Kaji to say more. "In fact, I'd say that she's even more wild, considering all the experience. And…" He begins to whisper to Ryoji. "I think her biological clock is ticking."
Kaji grinned with delight. "You don't say."
Several veins in Misato's head began to pop onto her forehead. "What the fuck is wrong with you?!! There are children here!!!"
Kensuke scratched the back of his head. "What's a biological clock?"
Asuka mentally slapped her forehead. 'God I wish this idiot didn't sit next to me.'
Adams gasped as he placed his palm on the side of his face to indicate sarcasm. "Oh my! I didn't realize that the children of today know nothing about sex!"
Kaji joined in. "Oops. Looks like we might have hurt their virgin ears."
The both of them began to bust a gut. Misato looked like she was on the verge of pounding her "Boyfriend" into oblivion. "Cut it out! It's not funny!"
After the older males stopped laughing, Kaji came up with another question. "So what are you doing here, Adams?"
Steve took a deep breath. "You can call me Steve if you want. I'm here to check Unit 02 for weapons compatibility so that headquarter is prepared to equip it appropriately when I get back. Unfortunately, the docking procedures weren't completed when I got here, so I couldn't get done."
Kaji stood up. "They're done now. I was just at the transport before I met you guys. I can take you down there right now."
Adams blinked in confusion. "Shouldn't we eat first."
Kaji shook his head. "It's alright. I know of a bar that serves better food than this. Besides…" He gave a quick look towards Misato, who was still peeved. "I don't like the atmosphere here anyway."
Asuka looked up to Kaji with puppy eyes. "Can I come along, Kaji?"
Ryoji shook his head. "Nah. Why don't you stay here and get to know the Third Child? After all, you two are going to be working together from now on."
Asuka frowned. "Aw….ok…."
Kaji began to walk off. "Let's go, Steve."
Adams shrugged. "Alright, I guess I can wait to eat." He got up and walked away with Kaji, but he stopped real quick and turned around to Misato. "Don't forget to put our food in a doggie bag, OK sweetie?"
Misato was feeling very grim by now. She said one thing in response. "I hate you…"
After the older men left, Misato sat down in a depressed mood. 'Unbelievable. My plan to make Kaji jealous backfired, and now the two people I hate the most are buddies. This is a nightmare."
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A UN cruiser was sailing the pacific, keeping and eye out for any trouble. It was a good 150 knots away from the Hawaiian shore, but it still wasn't uncommon for trouble to brew about these water. The captain aboard the ship looked out around the starboard side of the ship. He was indeed quite bored. He knew that there seemed to be little point to guard the Hawaiian island. The Kamehameha Ring that was built around it was made of some of the most indestructible concrete mixtures known to man. It had to be, considering that it had to withstand the force of the entire ocean bearing on it, but the added bonus of this super strong material was that it was virtually indestructible to turret fire and surface bombs. Sure, if terrorist got inside its super structure and blew it up from the inside it might do some damage, but he doubted it would be much. Nukes were a problem too, but thanks to UN sanctions, only the UN was allowed the use of Nuclear weapons. Not even China or the U.S. were allowed to have any, so the event of a nuclear strike was also unlikely. So all he really had to stop were terrorists. Yep, it was boring.
It was then the one of his crew members spotted something under water. "Captain! Our sonar is picking up a large object underwater."
Captain turned to the crew member with some concern. "How large is it?"
The crewman swallowed hard, not believing his eyes. "That can't be right. The sensors must be off. There's no way it can be that big. It's about the size of an Aircraft carrier!"
The Captain went up and checked the sonar and sure enough, the dot on the screen was about that size. "What the hell?"
"The object has stopped moving." Said another crewman before his eyes began to widen. "It's surfacing!!"
Suddenly, a gigantic object emerged from the water. It was indeed about as large as a Aircraft carrier, but it looked more like a giant, spiky, bone colored lobster. The largest spike in the middle of it's back contained the core.
The captain responded as quick as possible. "Bring out an emergency distress call to the UN Pacific Fleet!!"
Sadly, before the distress call could be made, the monster, obviously identified as an angel, grabbed the cruiser with it's claws and immediately began to raise it out of the water. It then ripped the ship into two pieces and slammed it back into the water. There were no known survivors, and the distress signal never made it out. The angel submerged under the ocean and continued to speed away towards Hawaii.
***End Chapter 10***
Hope no one hates me for the whole Misato/Adams fake dating thing. I thought it was hilarious, but maybe that's just me. Hope you found it funny, too.
It's taking me a long time to write these chapters, thanks in part to me going to college and working nearly 50 hours a week, but I'm managing. I have Spring Break next week, so the next chapter should be finished by then. Hope you enjoy this half, and I hope you're not mad at the cliff-hanger. Thank you.
I have something else to tell you guys before the start of the chapter. I just want to point out that Asuka's character will be mostly based off the Manga, so don't go thinking that she's acting OOC, because she's not.
Hope you enjoy the chapter. Here we go!
Chapter 10 "Spear Fishing in Hawaii Part I"
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Shinji slowly began to open his eyes. The image in front of him rather fuzzy at first, but it slowly cleared up. As he lifted his head, he winced slightly at the stiffness in his neck that he gained from falling asleep while sitting. He began to rub off the crust that formed around his eyes during his nap. After a great yawn, he began to look around to regain his surroundings.
He began to feel the push of inertia, reminding him the he was moving. He also felt the sensation of crampedness around him when he realized that he was not alone. Looking to his left and his right, he saw both of his friends, Touji and Kensuke, sleeping peacefully against the walls of the room they were in.
The young Ikari then heard a female voice from across the room. "You look well rested. How do you feel?"
Shinji turned to make eye contact with his guardian. "Oh well, I guess I feel OK. This was a pretty long trip."
Misato smiled. "Don't you worry. It'll be worth it once we arrive. It's going to be a lot of fun."
Shinji thought about where he was headed, the topical island and U.S. state of Hawaii. He'd never been to such a place before. He could only imagine it in his mind. From what he saw on T.V., most tropical places had an abundance of palm trees, beaches, and beautiful sun bathers. "Have you ever been there, Misato?"
The female captain shook her head. "Actually no, but I'm sure I'll have a good time. I was really glad that you could come along, as well as your friends."
Shinji began to reflect. "I wonder why my father allowed me to go. I still can't quite figure it out."
"I think what's more amazing." Said Misato. "Is how I managed to pull the right strings to get all three of you here. It wasn't easy." She then turns to her left and frowns upon the figure in the seat next to her. "It's too bad the this moron had to tag along."
The figure in the seat was , of course, Steven Adams, who was sleeping on his side with a bubble coming out of his nose. Misato snorted. "Lazy oaf. How is it that he gets to come along? Doesn't he get enough perks?"
Shinji answered the question. "He said to me that he had to inspect Unit 02 for weapons compatibility before it reached Tokyo 3. The weapons department needed to make sure that their weapons would function properly when equipped to it."
Katsuragi rolled her eyes. "They're wasting their time. Of course the weapons will work. They're all designed to be about the same."
The young teenage pilot shrugged. "It's not my job to question their reasoning."
Misato sported an evil grin as she bent over and popped the bubble on the American's nose. The snot busted all over the weapons developers face, but it didn't wake him up. Misato gave a quick chuckle. "It's an improvement."
Shinji shook his head. 'I don't think she'll ever grow up…'
Another hour passed, with the other three passenger waking up at their own pace. Adams was the last to wake up, confused as to what was all over his face. "How'd the hell did this get here?"
Misato gave a satisfied smile. "Let's just say that you need to blow your nose before you fall asleep.
The American wiped what was on his face off with his hand and stuck his tongue out in disgust. "Yuck!" He then wiped his hands off with a sanitary napkin.
Touji looked upon the Director of Operations with admiration. "Misato? I just want to thank you for taking us along. I'm am eternally grateful!"
Misato laughed a little nervously. "You can make it up to me by behaving yourselves."
The dark-haired boy leaned forward adoringly. "I'll do anything for you, Misato."
Steve nudged Misato with his elbow. "I think he's a keeper."
In response, the superior officer punched the tactical advisor in the arm. "Shut up!"
Kensuke began to look out the window anxiously. "How much longer before we make it, Misato?"
The female captain checked her watch. "Well, according to our estimated time of arrival, we should be there in half an hour."
"Cool!" Yelled the blond haired boy excitedly. He then looked at the weapons developer. "You're an American. Have you ever been to Hawaii before?"
Adams smiled confidently. "I sure have, but only once, before its reconstruction."
Shinji raised an eyebrow. "Reconstruction?"
The other four passengers sweat-dropped. Kensuke gave a look of amazement. "You haven't heard about the Kamehameha Ring the now surrounds one of the islands of Hawaii?"
Shinji blinked and then recognized the name. "Oh yeah, I heard about that. It was a giant ring constructed around one of the smaller islands of Hawaii so that it could be recovered, I think."
Adams elaborated on what the boy said. "After Second Impact, the water level rose high enough to completely wipe out most of the pacific islands that existed. The largest island of Hawaii was one of the few left, but most of it was uninhabitable due to constant volcanic activity. The U.N. still needed a pacific port in order to place their Navy, so they started the reconstruction of Hawaii. In a huge effort funded by the nations of the world, they constructed a giant ring of concrete around one of the smaller islands, and pumped a large amount of water out of it, so that a large portion of the island reemerged. When finished, they named the ring after the ancient Hawaiian king known as Kamehameha. Today, it's looked upon as a tourist attraction. The only way into the ring is to either fly over it, or to go through the canal system built through the one side of the ring. It's considered to be one of man-kinds greatest achievements, rivaling the Great Wall of China. I'm just amazed that they built it in such a short time. I heard that there are plans to build a larger ring around the largest island., but it seems unlikely that will happen."
Shinji looked at the American questioningly. "I thought you told me that you didn't know much about American history."
Adams scratched the back of his head. "I sorta did some research before we left. I didn't want to look dumb."
Misato looked away from the American. "Like that's possible."
Adams ignored the comment and began to think ahead. "I wonder what Unit 02 will be like. I'm really curious as to what the Germans can do when building their own model."
The statement made by the weapons developer brought a question to Shinji's mind. "That reminds me, aren't we supposed to meet the Second Child? What's she like?"
Misato smiled evilly when she heard the question. "Why do you ask? Are you interested?"
Shinji narrowed his eyes and slumped over while shaking his head. "No, I'm just asking what she's like, that's all."
Misato sighed laying back in her seat. "She's a nice and polite girl. I met her back when I was stationed in Germany, before I was promoted and transferred to NERV HQ. She was very smart and talented. Last I heard, she graduated from a university."
Everyone else in the room dropped their jaw when hearing this. Steve was the first to find the words to speak. "If she's a fourteen year old college graduate, smart is an understatement!"
Misato continued. "The Third Branch is claiming that she has talent that exceeds your own, Shinji. You might have to watch out."
Touji tilted his head back to think. "She sounds like she's going to be one of those nerdy types." He then looks towards his four-eyed friend. "She might be your type, Kensuke."
Kensuke became dreamy-eyed. "You think so? Gosh I'd love to be the boyfriend of an Eva pilot."
Misato shrugged. "She didn't seem like the nerdy type to me. I still think she'd go well with you, Shinji. You're already hitting it off with Rei."
Adams turned his head towards the window while mumbling something under his breath. "You have no idea."
Misato overheard him, peaking her curiosity. "What do you mean by that?"
Steven gave a look of innocence. "Huh? I didn't say anything."
"Yes you did." Snared Misato, knowing full well that there was some information being kept from her. "Spill it. What happened between Shinji and Rei?"
Shinji, who obviously didn't want Misato to know about what happened between him and Rei a week ago, pointed out the window towards what looked like the Hawaiian coast. "Look! I think we're almost there."
The distraction worked, causing everyone to look towards the right side window. Everyone smile as the anticipation of a Hawaiian vacation loomed ahead.
Adams looked to the three boys. "You guys bring everything you need?"
The three boys nodded. "Yep." Said the young Ikari. "It's all in the cargo hold."
Misato then remembered something that was in the cargo hold. Something that the American had brought in. "Adams, what exactly did you bring with us when we left? You know, that big cargo box."
The American smiled openly. "Oh that's stuff some…equipment I need to inspect Unit 02. That's all."
The Director of Operations gave an untrusting glare to the weapons developer. "Is that so? I hope you're not lying to me."
"And so what if I am?" Asked the American while he crossed his arm defiantly. "It's too late to do anything about it."
"Are you giving me an attitude?" Asked Misato, her voice slowing rising. "I highly suggest that you change your attitude or…"
"Or you'll do what?" Interrupted Adams.
"I'll hog tie you to a light post and ditch your ass!" Yelled the female captain.
"You can try!" Retorted the American.
The two of them once again start an argument, with the three stooges looking and sweat-dropping. Touji leaned over towards Shinji. "So they argue like this a lot?"
Shinji nodded. "Yeah, those two really hate each other. I can't understand why NERV keeps making them work together."
Touji nodded slightly, his face showing deep thinking. He then blurts out something. "Oh well. Less competition for me."
Both Shinji and Kensuke face-fault. Kensuke gets up and raises an eye-brow. "What makes you think that I'm not competition?"
Suzuhara tries to give his friend a serious look, but he cracks up instead. "You? Competition? No girl in their right mind would take you over me!"
Kensuke hung his head. "It's not fair."
**
The five of them finally landed, each of them taking a deep breath of the fresh air and getting a good stretch. They looked around at their surroundings. As of right now, they were on a military base near a sea port. The air was fresh and salty, exhilarating all of them.
Misato turned to the three boys while a beaming smile. "Well, we're here!"
Shortly afterwards, everyone was handed their luggage as they began to decide what to do. Misato was the first to announce her plans. "I don't know about you guys, but I think I'm in need of some serious sun tanning. I'm hitting the beach first thing!"
Touji very excited about the idea. "We'd love to go to the beach too, Misato!"
Before she could say anything, an officer walked up to Misato, saluting her as he reached her. "Greetings Captain Katsuragi. If it's not too much, we would like to request that you join us in taking care of some paper work since you will be in charge of Unit 02 from this point on."
Misato hung her head in disappointment. "I should have known. Stupid procedures." She then turned to the other boys. "I'm afraid that I'm going to be a while, so you guys can go ahead have fun. I would like to warn you that while there is a large amount of Japanese citizens that live here, most of the people that live here only speak English, so…"
Kensuke interrupted, standing with pride. "No need to worry, Captain. I, Kensuke Aida, am fluent in English. I'll take care of everything!"
Misato was surprised. "Really? Wow! That's good."
Aida continued to brag. "I learned English early in my life so that it would help me in my future military career."
Touji shook his head. "Like he'd be cut out for the military…"
Misato began to walk away. "I'll catch up to you guys later, OK? I shouldn't be too long!"
Unbeknownst to everyone, Adams had walked back into the helicopter and had walked into the cargo hold. A minute later, a rumbling sound could be heard from the helicopter. Suddenly, The American suddenly rode out on his motorcycle and began to speed off. "See ya later! I got work to do!"
Misato, seeing the motorcycle, nearly flips. "You asshole!! You're not supposed to bring that all the way here!!"
Adams smiled as he looked back. "See ya later Misato!!" He then sped off, quickly exiting the military base.
The other three boys were left to decide what to do next. Kensuke was the first to make a suggestion. "Let's go to the sea port and check out the U.N. Pacific Fleet! I brought my camcorder just for this occasion! They're already leaving the island and passing out of the Ring. If we don't hurry, we'll miss them."
Shinji shook his head. "I don't think I'm into that. How about you Touji?"
Touji was still showing a frown. "I wanted to go to the beach with Misato. To think, I could have seen her in a bathing suit!!" He then grabbed Shinji the collar and began to shake him. "She could have asked me to rub sun tan lotion on her back!! Why? Why was I denied?!!"
Shinji backed away from his crazy friend. "Uh, aren't you taking this a little too far? She's almost old enough to be your mom."
Kensuke seemed equally concerned. "Yeah, you seem to have gotten a major crush on her, even more so that I do."
Suzuhara wiped a tear from his eye. "What could have been…"
Seeing that Touji was being of no help, Shinji decided to make a suggestion of his own. "Why don't just go to the beach, anyway? Without Misato."
The other two boys suddenly gave the boy a strange look. Touji then gave an sinister grin. "Shinji wants to go to the beach? Could it be?"
Kensuke also joined in. "Could it be that he's finally listened to his inner male? We know why you want to go on the beach."
Touji walked in closer. "To check out the pretty ladies, right?"
Shinji shook his head. "I just wanted to go for a swim, that's all."
Both Touji and Kensuke stared blankly at their asexual friend. They then hung their heads in disappointment.
"What's wrong with you?" Asked the larger teenage boy.
"We'll bring you to the dark side, yet!!" Said Kensuke in his best Darth-Vader impression.
Shinji sweat-dropped as he stared at his friends. "Why did I invite you guys?"
**
Three boys left their luggage behind at the military base and hailed a taxi to go to the beach, with a little help form their four-eyed friend. Within a period of ten minutes, they reached a resort area near the city, complete with a tropical beach, and, of course, many bathing beauties. They took in the scenery, exploring the sights and sounds of the foreign land. They watched surfers wipe out, hula girls dancing in grass skirts, even an entertainer who spat out fire. Everyone was having a good time.
"Man, this place is awesome!!" Yelled Touji as the three of them walked into a market place. Each of the stores sold exotic things ranging from bead bracelets to novelty T-shirts. Kensuke frowned when he realized he was broke. "Aw man! I can't buy anything, and I really wanted to bring something back with me."
It was then that both Aida gave Shinji a puppy dog face. "I can borrow five American dollars from you?"
Shinji shook his head. "Sorry, I haven't exchanged my yen to dollars, yet."
Kensuke became exasperated. "Why didn't you take care of that before we left?"
The young Ikari shrugged. "I don't know, the thought didn't come to mind."
"Oh man…." spoke the blond-haired boy with a saddened expression.
A young attractive woman wearing a hula skirt carrying some flower necklaces walked up to the depressed boy. *You look upset. Want to get leied?*
The Japanese boy's expression quickly changed when hearing this. He nodded up and down very excitedly. *Yes! Yes! I wanna get laid!!*
A confused Shinji turned to his dark-haired friend with a question. "So what exactly did they just say?"
Touji shrugged. "Like I would know! I don't know any English."
As soon as Kensuke answered the girl, she then put a flower necklace around his neck. *Here you go!* She then turns to the other two boys and does the same. *Don't want you guys to be left out either.* She then walked away, smiling and waving. *See ya! Enjoy yourselves here in Hawaii!!*
The three stooges stood dumbfounded, unsure as to what happened? Kensuke seemed the most upset. "What the heck happened? I thought I was supposed to get laid!"
Shinji stared perplexed at the necklace. "Must be some weird American custom."
"Actually, it's Hawaiian to be more precise." Said a voice behind them.
The three boys jumped when they heard the voice, but were relieved to see that it was only Adams.
"You gotta stop sneaking up on us like that." Spoke Touji.
The American was apologetic. "Sorry. Sneaking has become a habit for me."
Shinji seemed confused. "Weren't you supposed to be working?"
The weapons developer sighed in annoyance. "Yes, but apparently the ship that was supposed to transport Unit 02 hasn't finished docking procedures, so I have to wait. I figured that I'd visit down town, and sure enough, you guys were here."
Shinji nodded. "Yeah, I guess it's nice having you around, since we're officially in your country now."
Adams agreed. "Yep, say, have you guys been to the beach, yet?"
The three boy nodded their head.
"Yeah." Spoke Touji. "But we got too caught up in all the other sights. The hula dancers were great."
Steve groaned. "Oh come on! I thought that was the reason you guys came here. To see hot babes in bathing suits."
Touji became disconcerted. "What's the point if I can't see Misato in a bathing suit?"
The tactical advisor smacked his fore-head. "This is Hawaii! There are hundreds of woman in bathing suits just as attractive, if not more attractive than Misato! So get out of that slump and let's go to the beach. I'll show you some pretty ladies."
And so it was that the four males from Tokyo 3 marched their way towards the beach, their minds dead set for action. Their eyes were set to ogle. Well, at least everyone except Shinji, but that's no surprise.
"Do we have to do this?" Asked Shinji. "There's something not right about this."
Adams turned his head behind to address the brown-haired boy. "Hey, we're doing this for you, too. It's about time we got you out of that damn shell of yours."
The young pilot hung his head. 'I happen to like being in this shell.'
It was then that they reached the beach, perfectly crafted as if made to be laid and played in. Adams began to survey the area. "Oh yes. There are a lot of good looking ladies out there today." He then points out a young blond in a rainbow bikini walking by. "She's a looker. What do you guys think?"
Kensuke nodded. "Oh yeah, she's good."
Touji shrugged, feeling indifferent about the girl. "She's OK. I'm not that impressed."
Adams then jokingly pointed at a fat chick. "Oh yeah, there's the one."
Touji was not amused. "That's not funny, man. Thought you were going to find us some real good looking ones."
"Alright, alright…" Said Steve as he continued to look about, until he finally came across a winner. "AHA!!! Now there's your target." He then point in the direction of a young red-head in a lawn chair. "And she looks to be about your age, too!"
All three of the boys see her, and they step up closer to get a better look.
"Now that's more like it!" Exclaimed Suzuhara.
Kensuke was equally excited. "Oh yeah! She's gorgeous!"
Shinji, without realizing it, also joined in. "Wow! She's cute!"
Everyone else suddenly turns towards the unusually excited teenage Ikari. Shinji looked around, realizing what he just said. "Heh….Well she is!"
Touji and Kensuke began to cheer.
"Success!" Screamed Aida.
"I knew he had a pair!" Yelled Touji.
The older American was quite pleased. "See! Was that so bad? You should embrace your inner-male."
Shinji sighed in slight annoyance. "You are making way too big a deal about this."
It was then that Touji had an idea. "I know!" He then grabs Shinji by the shoulders. "This calls for another hazing ritual! You still need to earn your keep here. I want you to go up to her and ask her out!"
The young Ikari was dead set in refusing his offer. "No! I'm not going through another hazing ritual! I still think you guys own me for bringing you out here! Besides, I don't know any English anyway."
Touji was saddened. "Aw man, I forgot."
Kensuke walked in on the deal. "I can speak English, remember. I'll act as a translator."
Touji looked upon his long time friend, and came up with a different idea. "I have a better idea. Why don't you ask her out, Kensuke?!"
Aida's eyes widened. "Me? Why me?"
The weapons developer smiled at the idea. "Great idea! After all, I think he deserves his chance in the sun. What do you say, Aida?"
The blond-haired boy seemed unsure. "I don't know. I have no idea as to what to say to her!"
Adams leaned over towards the boy. "Relax, if you play your cards right, she'll be all yours. Here's what to say to her. It's guaranteed to work on any American girl." He then leans into Kensuke's ear and whispers something into it. The other boys were unable to make out as to what he said. Adams then stood up and patted the boy on the back. "Go get her!"
"Ok…" Spoke the four-eyed boy in a nervous tone as he began to slowly walk up to the red-head, repeating to himself as to what the American told him.
The other two boys turned to Steve, wondering as to what the man said. "Steve?" Asked Shinji. "What was that secret line that you told Kensuke?"
The weapons developer laughed. "Don't worry about it. Let's just say that he's as good as smacked."
Kensuke slowly made his way up to the girl, his heart pounding harder and harder as he approached her. He began to make careful note of her features. Long flowing red hair, nice silky legs, a skimpy red and white bikini. He couldn't see all of her face since she was wearing sunglasses, but she did appear to be rather lovely. He finally gathered enough courage to make the final steps up to her. He then spoke. *Hi…*
The young girl turn her head towards his direction and moved her sunglasses down her face to get a better look at the boy, revealing her bright azure eyes. *Hi.*
The young dork slowly fumbled with his word before finally remembering what he was supposed to say. *I…uh…um….ooohhh…ah yeah. Want to make out?*
The young bathing beauty absorbed what was said for a moment, and then she smiled. She slowly stood up, removing her sunglasses. *So you want to make out, huh?*
Aida nodded excitedly. *Yes! Yes I do!!*
The red-head leaned over slightly, moving her face rather close to his. *Close your eyes and pucker-up.*
The arousal that Kensuke was feeling was so intense that his nose almost bled. He immediately closed his eyes and puckered-up.
Touji's jaw dropped. "No way! Are they actually going to kiss?"
Adams seemed equally shocked. "You mean that my advice actually worked?"
It was then they the girl slowly made a fist with her right hand, wound it back, and threw a punch right into his mouth, laying him flat and knocking the poor boy out cold.
"Nope." Spoke Shinji.
It was then that the young red-head lost her temper. (Stupid American pig!!! GRRRAAAHHH!!!)
She then stormed away in a fury, but not before noticing the prying eyes of the other males. *WHAT ARE YOU STARING AT, YOU FUCKING PERVERTS?!!!!* She then marched off out of sight.
Shinji was genuinely surprised by the girl's reaction. "Wow! What a bitch! Are all American girls like that?"
Adams shook his head. "No, not all of them, but she wasn't an American."
The other two boy were surprised by the revelation. "Really?" Asked Shinji.
Steve nodded while he began to think. "Some of the words she said weren't English, and when she spoke English, her accent was…." The American's eyes suddenly glazed over when he came to a realization. "…German!"
What Adams just revealed flew right over Touji's head. "Boy, what's a German girl doing in Hawaii. She's a long way from home."
Shinji was not so ill-witted. "You don't think that was…..the Second Child, do you?!!"
"I sure hope not." Spoke Steve, who was growing increasingly uneasy.
"It can't be her." Said Shinji. "Misato said that she was nice and polite. She didn't seem nice or polite."
"I hardly think that Misato is a reliable source when it comes to things like this." Explained the male captain.
Touji was staring at his unconscious friend. "Shouldn't we go check on him? He still hasn't moved."
The three of them walked up to the unfortunate friend in order to see if he was OK. Adams bent down and checked his pulse. "He'll be fine…I guess."
The young Ikari shook his head in pity. "You know, as cruel as it was to put him up to this, I'm still glad it wasn't me."
Touji began to slap his friend on the cheek. "Hey man! You OK?!"
The blond-haired boy slowly opened his eyes, allowing his vision to slowly regain focus. When he recognized his friends, he asked a desperate question. "Did she kiss me?"
Touji looked up at the other and each of gave a look that signified that the poor boy on the ground had been through enough. They decided to give him this one. "Yes. Yes she did."
Aida smiled with glee. "Really?!" He then winced in pain as he felt that him mouth was in quite a bit of pain. "Why does my mouth hurt?"
"Uh…your kissing was rather rough….yeah." Answered Adams, trying to keep a straight face.
Kensuke began to tear up. "I can't believe it! My first kiss. AND I CAN"T EVEN REMEMBER IT!!!"
Touji patted his friend on the shoulder. "Maybe it's for the best. Can you stand up?"
Still upset, Kensuke lifted a hand up so that his best buddy could help him up. Touji complied, lifting his friend to his feet. Sadly, as soon as he let go, the blond-haired dork fell to the ground again, unable to regain his equilibrium. With a second attempt, though, he was successful, although he was still quite dazed.
It was then that Shinji's cell-phone rang. He picked it up, wondering who would possibly call him all the way in Hawaii. "Hello?"
"Shinji? It's Misato!" Answered the caller. "I'm done with the paperwork, and I was hoping that you guys could come back to the base so that we can go find ourselves a hotel to stay in for the night. OK?"
"OK." Said Shinji. "See you soon, Bye!" He then hung up. "That was Misato. She wants us to come back to the base so we can find a hotel to stay in."
Every nodded in agreement. "Okay!"
Everyone left the beach and headed back to the base. They were cheerfully greeted by Misato, who'd gathered everyone's luggage. "Well, I'm ready. How about you guys?"
Touji spoke equally enthusiastically. "I'm also ready. I think we should get this done as quick as possible so we can go to the beach."
"I agree." Said Misato. She then realized that Adams was with the boys, instead of getting some work done. "Don't tell me that you're done inspecting Unit 02 already? If that's the case, you shouldn't have even come out here."
Adams crossed his arms in response. "I'll have you know that the transport is still going through docking procedures, so I can't inspect it, yet."
"You and your excuses." Said Misato. "I figured that someone of your 'amazing' abilities could do anything. And don't think I've forgotten your little stunt with your bike. I'm very tempted to give your ass an Article 15."
Steve defended himself. "I didn't lie to you. I needed the bike to travel to and from the base so I can inspect Unit 02. It counts as equipment I need."
"Oh please." Said the ranking officer. "Like it would kill you to take a taxi."
Steve was about to say something in response, but he was interrupted when an officer approached Misato, saluting as he reached her. "Captain Katsuragi! The Second Child has reported to this base. Would you like me to send her here with you?"
Misato nodded. "Yes you may."
The officer quickly left, leaving the three of the four males with worries and questions.
'Oh man.' Thought the American. "I hope to god it not that girl from before. If it is, I could be in a lot of trouble.'
Shinji and Touji were also worried about whether the red-head from before was really the Second Child, while Kensuke actually hoped it was.
'How great it that be if that one girl was her?' Thought Kensuke. 'We could become boyfriend/girlfriend.' Upon think this, he began to practically drool.
It was then that a young figure with red-hair approached, looking suspiciously like the girl from before. She wore a yellow sun-dress, and had what appeared to be synch clips attached stylishly to the back of her head. Shinji, Touji and Adams gave a look of fear, while Aida was in pure joy. Their reactions were ignored at first, as both Misato and the Second Child made eye contact and smiled.
"Asuka!" Cried out Misato as she walked up to her to give a hug.
"Misato!" Said Asuka as she returned the hug. "It's been such a long time."
Misato stepped back to get a look of the young German pilot. "My you've grown since I've last seen you."
"I guess." Said Asuka modestly.
Misato leaned over and winked "You've also started to fill out, huh?"
Asuka blushed when she heard this. "Oh stop. It's embarrassing."
Both Suzuhara and the young Ikari blink at her behavior. "That doesn't seem like the girl we ran into earlier." Said Shinji.
"That's her alright!" Said Kensuke with hearts in his eyes. "I can't believe she's the Second Child. Look at her. She's a goddess!"
"If it's not that other girl, it could be her twin." Said Adams. "Her voice sounds the same as well, although her accent is less noticeable in Japanese than in English."
After the females had done some catching up, Misato looked towards the group of males. "Guys, this is Asuka Langley Sohryu."
Asuka's eyes widened when she realized that it was the same group of guys she ran across before. 'Oh dear god! It's those same guys from the beach.' She then responded the best she could. "Uh…Hi…"
"One of these guys is the Third Child. Can you guess who it is?" Asked Misato with a grin.
'Please let it be anybody but the four-eyed dork who hit on me earlier.' Thought Asuka before speaking. "I have no idea."
Misato pointed at Shinji. "It's him. His name is Shinji Ikari." She then leans forward to whisper into her ear. "He's kind of an introvert, so don't be offended if he's a little shy."
"Okay." Said Asuka, masking her disappointment. 'So this is the Third Child I heard so much about. Great, he's only the second biggest dork of the group.' She then walks up to Shinji to shake his hand. "Nice to meet you, Third Child."
Shinji reluctantly shook her hand. "Uh…nice to meet you too, Asuka."
Asuka then looked at the others, wondering who they were. "Who are you guys?"
Touji answered first although he decided not to handshake. "My names Touji Suzuhara. I'm one of Shinji's buddies."
Adams was next in line. He did hold out his hand to shake hers. "I'm Captain Steven Adams, Head of NERV's Weapons Department and a tactical advisor. Nice to meet you."
"Indeed." Said Asuka, shaking the American's hand.
Kensuke walked up to the red-head, hearts still in his eyes. "I'm Kensuke Aida. I'm really sorry that I didn't formally introduce myself before we kissed."
Asuka blinked, trying to figure out as to what he was talking about. "Huh?"
Misato raised an eyebrow. "What did he say?"
Asuka quickly turned around towards Misato, thinking of a lie to hide the truth about her behavior. "I gave him mouth to mouth resuscitation. He was drowning at the beach, and I had to rescue him."
Misato seemed surprised. "Really? So you're saying you've already met?"
Kensuke also seemed confused. "Wait a minute! That's not what happened. I walked up to…" Before he could answer, Asuka's hand went up and pinched the back of his neck, her fingers digging into his flesh. Kensuke got the message and tried to play along, his acting still terrible. "Oh…oh-yeah! I-remember. I-was-swimming-along-when-I-suddenly-started-to-drown. Then-Asuka-saved-me."
Touji and Shinji were about to say something, since they were confused as to why the two of them were lying, but then Adams interrupted. "Yep, that's what happened. We saw the whole thing."
Shinji looked up to the American with confusion. "What are you talking about?"
Adams whispered in both Touji's and Shinji's ears. "Listen, if Misato finds out what actually happened, we could all be in trouble, so just play along for now."
Misato scratched her head, trying to figure out some holes in their story. "You went swimming? How come you're not wet?"
"I….dry quickly?" Said Kensuke as he shrugged.
'Mein Gott, what an idiot' Thought Asuka, deciding to let go of the boys neck.
Misato had another question. "If you went swimming, where's your bathing suit?"
Kensuke shrugged again. "I…don't know…"
Everyone else mentally slapped their foreheads at his response, except for Misato, who decided to believe the story. "Well, I'm glad you're OK, thanks to Asuka." She then smiles at the Second Child. "You're amazing! What can't you do?"
Asuka once again became modest. "Oh stop it! I'm not that amazing."
"Not according to the Third Branch in Germany." Said Misato. "They say your skills far out do Shinji's."
"They speak too highly of me." Said Asuka. "I still have so much to learn."
Misato pats the girl on the shoulder. "Well, in any case, you're a welcome addition to NERV."
"Thank you." Said Asuka before asking a question. "I was wondering. Have you seen a Mr. Kaji around here? I can't find him anywhere."
When hearing that name, Misato's face grew pale and her heart jumped into her throat. "Kaji?"
Asuka nodded. "Yeah, Ryoji Kaji. He has long brown hair and is tall, dark and handsome." The young female's eyes wandered off, as if she was day-dreaming.
Shinji began to think back. "I've heard the name Kaji before, But I can't remember when." He then remembers the time he went to the movies with Misato. "Now I remember, Misato was sleeping and she…" He was quickly interrupted when Misato covered her mouth.
Adams also began to think. "I remember that name, too. Ritsuko said something about that guy a while ago. I'm trying to remember what it was."
Asuka seemed surprised by Misato's reaction. "You know Kaji?"
Misato shook her head trying to hide the truth. "Kaji? I don't know any Kaji."
Her efforts were in vain, as she revealed enough to Adams for him to remember what Ritsuko said. "Now I remember. She told me that he was your boyfriend back in college."
Misato hung her head in exasperation. "Remind me to kill Ritsuko when we get back."
"So how come you put up the farce?" Asked Adams.
Misato gave a heavy groan. "Let's just say that he's the only guy I hate more than you."
"Wow!" Spoke the weapons developer. "A guy you hate more than me whom you used to date? I gotta meet this guy!"
Asuka seemed mildly upset. "You used to date Kaji?"
"Don't worry, there's nothing between us anymore." Said Misato.
"I'm sorry to here that." Said a voice from behind everyone. Everyone looked to see what was a tall man with a long, brown, pony tail and an unshaven chin. He smiled, revealing a pleasant demeanor. Misato's face became grim upon seeing him. The man seemed undeterred. "It's been forever, hasn't it Misato?"
"Not long enough." Replied the Director of Operations.
Asuka beamed with the sight of the new arrival. "Mr. Kaji!!!" She then runs up and gives him a huge hug. "I missed you! Where have you been?"
Kaji smiled at the young girl. "I was just taking care of business here in Hawaii." He then looks at the others. "I was watching over Asuka on our way here."
Misato gave a nasty smirk. "Well, you're not needed to do that anymore, so you can go back to wherever you came from."
Kaji shook his head. "Can't do that. I have other business in Tokyo 3, so I'm tagging along for the ride."
Misato frowned upon hearing this. "Oh no…"
Asuka looked up to Kaji adoringly. "I'm so glad you're coming along, Kaji. It just wouldn't be the same without you."
Kensuke became upset. "Why is she all over that guy? I thought she was in love with me."
Shinji and Touji sweatdropped. Shinji looked towards his dark-haired friend and whispered. "Shouldn't we tell him the truth?"
Touji whispered back. "Not yet. Let wait until we have him alone."
It was then that Kaji's attention was directed towards the three boys and the man. He spotted Shinji and walked up to him. "You're the Third Child, aren't you? It's an honor to meet you." Said Kaji as he held out his hand.
The young Ikari was rather surprised that the man knew about him. "Yes…I'm Shinji Ikari. How'd you know about me?"
Kaji shook the boys and hand. "Let's just say that it's my business to know. Besides, you're pretty famous, at least around the circles I travel through." He then looks at the other two boys. "And who might you guys be?"
Shinji answered the question for them. "These are my friends, Touji Suzuhara and Kensuke Aida."
Both boys shook hands with Kaji. "It's certainly nice to meet you two." Said Ryoji. He then looks at Adams and walks up to him as well. "And you are?"
Adams shakes his hand. "I'm Captain Steven Adams, Head or NERV's Weapons Department and tactical advisor."
Kaji noted the American's accent. "An American, huh? Nice to meet you. I'm Ryoji Kaji, NERV special agent."
Adams smiled. "Sounds like a great job."
Kaji shrugged. "It's alright. Your job sound good, too."
Adams shrugged as well. "It's not bad, I guess."
Misato made a remark about both of them under her breath. "Please, your modestly so sincere, I could vomit."
Not hearing the remark, Kaji looked back and forth between Adams and Misato. "Are you two going out?"
Adams nearly fell back when he heard the question. "What? Us dating? N…"
Before he could speak further, Misato grabbed Adams by the arm and spoke. "Yes, yes we are."
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Quick Author's note: I had thought about doing this, but decided against it because I was afraid it would offend readers, but when a reviewer gave the suggestion, I felt it was safe to go with it. Besides, it opens up some hilarious scenes. Sorry for the interruption.
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The four teenager gasped in shock when hearing this. Touji was almost traumatized. "No! This can't be!!" He then turns to Shinji with anger in his eyes. "I thought you said that they hated each other!"
Shinji scratched the back of his head. "That's what I thought. As much as they argued, how could they possibly like each other enough to date. And why all the secrecy? I don't think I'll ever start dating."
Adam was speechless. "Wha…who….we….uh……….huh?"
Kaji smiled, as if he was happy for them. "Well isn't that nice. How long have you two been dating?"
Misato picked the first number that came to here head. "Two years."
Ryoji seemed impressed. "Wow. I guess you two are pretty serious."
"We are." Said Misato as she turned to the American. "Right honey?"
Adams didn't respond. He had no idea how to respond. His eyes glazed over, giving the impression that he was in another world.
Misato began to tug the American away. "Give us minute, I just need to explain a few things to him about you. Come on, honey." She then dragged Adams away from the group.
When both were a good distance and facing away, Adams regained his speech. "What the hell are you trying to pull?"
Misato hushed him. "Quite! Just play along. That's an order!"
Steve gritted his teeth. "You can't order me to do something like that."
"After that little stunt you pulled with bringing you bike here..." Hissed Misato. "You'd better hope you can be convincing enough to fool him! If you do, I might over look that stunt. Got it?!"
Adams reluctantly grumbled. "Fine. But I still think that this is fucked up."
"I don't care what you think." Retorted Misato as the two of them walked back to the group.
"You didn't say anything bad about me, did you?" Asked Kaji.
"Nothing too derogatory." Responded Misato as she then looks to Adams. "Let's go sweetheart. We need to reserve some rooms for the night."
Almost wrenching from being called sweetheart, Adams did all he could to play along. "Uh…yeah….sure."
"Come with me." Said Kaji. "I know of this one Hotel that's affordable and classy. It's pretty nice."
"That's ok." Said Misato. "I think we should go somewhere else."
Adams could not truly go along with the charade, and he began to fight a little. "Come on. If the place is affordable and decent, why not go there?"
Misato smile back at her "boyfriend," teeth clenched at the same time. "Because I really want to go somewhere else, honey."
Asuka ran up to Kaji and joined in. "I want to go to the hotel you suggested. Can I come?"
"Of course." Said Kaji.
Kensuke, feeling that for some reason that Kaji was competition, also wanted to go to the hotel that Kaji and Asuka were going. "I vote for the hotel the Kaji suggested."
Touji and Shinji, feeling like they were sort of being dragged along, decided to also vote with Kensuke. "We also vote for Kaji's hotel." Said Shinji.
Kaji turned to face Misato. "That's six to one, Misato. I think it would be fair to go with the majority, even if you're the ranking officer."
Misato's eye twitched as she realized the futility of her resistance. "Fine…"
It was decided, the seven of them were staying at Kaji's choice. Everyone gathered their things and headed to the hotel. The Hotel was called the "Hawaiian Locale," and it appeared to be a fairly nice Hotel, three floors tall, with a large topically decorated lobby, and its own Hawaiian restaurant. Everyone began to gather at the desk, awaiting the opportunity to reserve some rooms. Misato was in charge of reserving the rooms.
"Okay, we are members of the organization of NERV." Said Misato as she held out her ID card. "NERV will cover the charges for us staying here."
The male receptionist, who happened to be fluent in Japanese, nodded. "Yes, ma'am."
Misato looked at the Three Stooges first. "Are you guys going to stay in one room?"
The three boys looked among each other and nodded. Misato then looked to the receptionist. "Do you have three bed-rooms?"
The receptionist shook his head. "Sorry, ma'am. But I could order a two bed-room and have another cot put in. Is that okay?"
Misato looked back to the three boys. "Okay?"
The three boys agreed, so Misato continued. "Okay, now…"
Kaji interrupted. "I'll order a single bedroom."
Misato glared back. "Hey I'm ordering. You'll take what I say you will." She then turned to the receptionist while pointing to Asuka. "He will share a two bed-room with her."
Kaji's eyes bugged out, while Asuka was overjoyed.
"What the hell?" Asked Kaji.
Misato turned back and gave an evil grin. "You said that you were looking after Asuka. I think it's only right that you have to share a room with her."
"Don't worry, Kaji." Said Asuka. "I'll behave."
Aida frowned in sadness. 'I wish that I could stay in the same room as her.'
"But wouldn't that be inappropriate?" Asked Ryoji.
Adams entered the conversation. "Nah. Besides, Shinji lives with Misato right now. There aren't any problem with them."
Kaji blinked. "Shinji lives with Misato? Are you saying that you two aren't living together?"
Misato, realizing that the American was blowing their cover, jumped in. "What he meant to say was…that we haven't moved in quite yet. It should happen pretty soon."
Shinji took what the Director of Operations said literally, and he became nearly frightened. 'Oh my god, does that mean I have to live with both of them?' Thought Shinji as he pictured life with the both of them. He shuddered at the thought. 'That would be a nightmare.'
Kaji, realizing that he really had no choice in the matter of bedrooms, frowned sullenly. "I see. You're cruel, Misato."
Asuka looked upset. "What's that supposed to mean? You don't want to share the same room as me?"
Kaji looked down at the Second Child nervously. "Oh no! I just figured that you'd rather have your own room."
Sohryu responded by hugging Ryoji's arm. "Don't worry, I don't mind sharing a room with you."
"Good. It's settled." Said Misato. She then turned back to the receptionist. "Now I just need two more one bed-rooms and were done."
Kaji blinked when she said that. He counted the number of people and concluded that something wasn't right He spoke to both Misato and Adams. "Two one bed-rooms. You two aren't staying in the same room?"
Misato and Adams looked towards each other, sweating profusely. Misato laughed nervously. "Ha heh. Of course, how silly." She turned back to the receptionist. "Make that a single two bed-room."
Kaji narrowed his eyes, noticing something suspicious. "A two bed-room? You two aren't sharing a bed?"
Misato gritted her teeth, a vein beginning to bulge from her head. "Heh…make the a… one bed-room."
Asuka also noted Misato's behavior with suspicion. 'Dating for two years, and they seem reluctant to be around each other. I feel some deception going on.'
While everything was being taken care of and the luggage was being sent to the rooms Adams decided to talk with Misato when no one was looking. "This isn't going to stay like this, is it? I don't want to share a room with you."
"We don't have a choice. If Kaji sees us change rooms, we're busted. Oh yeah, and you're getting the bathtub."
Adams scowled. "The bathtub?! No way, I refuse."
"I can feel an Article 15 coming on." Said Misato sarcastically.
"Fine." Said Steven in an angered tone.
The rooms were now reserved. Everyone began to look about, trying to decide what to do next. It was then that Kaji had an idea. "Why don't we all go to the restaurant that here at the hotel? I'm sure that you guys must be hungry."
Everyone was indeed hungry and the restaurant looked inviting, but Misato was trying as hard as she could to stay away from her Ex. "I think I'd rather eat elsewhere. The rest of you can eat anywhere you want."
Adams still wanted to be disagreeable, just to piss off Misato. "I think that I'd like to eat here. I don't want to wait any longer than I have to."
Despite her evil glare, Misato recognized that she could not start an argument with the weapons developer, or risk ruining her plan to make Kaji jealous. She reluctantly agreed. "…Fine…"
"Don't be so glum. "Said Kaji. "We have so much to catch up on, and besides, I want to get to know the Third Child as well."
Shinji overheard, rather surprised. "Really?"
Kaji nodded. "Sure thing. But let's sit down first."
Everyone took a seat in a large rectangular table, capable of seating eight. Kaji, Asuka and Kensuke sat one side, and Adams, Misato, Shinji, and Touji sat on the other side respectively. Asuka was the most disturbed by the seating arrangements, noticing the four-eyed boy taking a seat next to her. 'Oh god! Why is this pervert sitting next to me? God, I wish I could kick his ass!'
The waitress came around and handed out menus and took orders for drinks, with Kaji, Kensuke, Asuka, and Adams translating. Everyone ordered either soda or water, until the waitress came up to Misato, who ordered a beer. Kaji snickered. "So you still drink, huh? How about you boyfriend?"
Adams then ordered. *I'll have a shot of Whiskey.*
The waitress shook her head. *We don't serve liquor.*
Adams sighed reluctantly. *Fine, I'll have a beer.*
Kaji smiled, noting some incompatibility between the two. "Don't like beer, Adams?"
Adams was about to answer, but he was interrupted once again by Misato. "He loves beer. Don't you, sweetheart?"
Steve was growing increasingly impatient with Misato's interruptions, but he nodded anyway, hoping that he wouldn't have to keep this up for long. "Yeah, sure."
Everyone then took their orders after receiving their drinks, with Kaji, Kensuke, Asuka and Adams translating the menu. When they were done, Kaji decided to switch focus towards the Third Child. "So Shinji, I hear that you're getting quite a reputation. Word has it that you defeated two angels already, and one of them you beat without any weapons or prior training. Is that true?"
Shinji scratched the back of his head in modestly. "Well, not really. I had help from Rei in the last battle, and the time before that…" Shinji because silent for a moment. "…was a fluke."
"Still…" Said Kaji. "The killing blow was delivered by you both times, and you apparently have luck that surpasses anyone I've ever met."
Asuka interrupted. "You think I could beat an angel, Kaji?"
Kaji smiled at Asuka. "Of course I do." He then looks back at Shinji. "I can sense something pretty special from you, Ikari. You're talent lies in you luck, a talent few have."
Asuka was quite and polite, but she stared at Shinji, trying her best to hide her jealousy. She itched to show off her own abilities in the Eva. "Wait till he sees a real pilot."
Shinji was silent. 'I wish I could agree with you…'
Adams spoke up, his face beaming with pride. "In the last angel battle, it was my Progressive knife that made the killing blow in the end. I designed it myself."
Kaji grinned at Adams. "Really? That's impressive."
Misato, not wanting the American to hog all the glory, also spoke up. "Well you must also remember that my idea to have Rei support Shinji is what really saved the day."
The air became tense between the two of them, both sensing an argument close by, but both of them bit their tongue to avoid it.
Kaji then had a thought. He then smiled evilly. "You know what? I've noticed that to two of you haven't kissed yet since I got here. What's keeping you two?"
Misato and Adams froze in place. They both knew that this was inevitable, but they'd hoped that it wouldn't come to this. They tried to fumble with words in order to come up with a legitimate excuse. Misato was the first to speak. "We can't…I…I have a canker sore." She began to rub her mouth. "Yeah, it really hurts."
Kaji didn't give up. "So you're not even going to give each other a quick peck or something."
Misato continued to think off something to say. She blurted the first thing that came to mind. "Adams hasn't brushed his teeth since yesterday. His breath isn't the best when he doesn't brush."
The American took offense to this. "Hey, what do you mean by that?"
Adams was blowing their cover, and Misato desperately tried to stop it. "Relax, honey we'll brush our teeth after lunch."
"It almost seems to me." Said Kaji. "That your relationship is kinda rocky. You guys okay?"
Misato grabbed Adam's arm. "Oh no, we're very happy." She then turned to Steve while secretly pinching his arm. "Right, honey?"
Adams tried to ignore the pain. "Yeah, right."
Asuka saw the trick Misato pulled and rolled her eyes. 'Right, Misato. Oldest trick in the book.'
Kaji shrugged. "Ok, if you say so, but I have a question." He then focused this one on Adams. "Is she still wild in bed?"
Everyone else at the table except Adams jumped back and gasped, none of them thinking that this question would come out. Adams on the other hand was done pretending to play Misato's game. He decided to fuck around with her and get a laugh or two. "Oh yeah, I'll say."
Misato stood up, teeth clenched. "What are you trying to say?"
Adams then leaned forward toward Kaji to say more. "In fact, I'd say that she's even more wild, considering all the experience. And…" He begins to whisper to Ryoji. "I think her biological clock is ticking."
Kaji grinned with delight. "You don't say."
Several veins in Misato's head began to pop onto her forehead. "What the fuck is wrong with you?!! There are children here!!!"
Kensuke scratched the back of his head. "What's a biological clock?"
Asuka mentally slapped her forehead. 'God I wish this idiot didn't sit next to me.'
Adams gasped as he placed his palm on the side of his face to indicate sarcasm. "Oh my! I didn't realize that the children of today know nothing about sex!"
Kaji joined in. "Oops. Looks like we might have hurt their virgin ears."
The both of them began to bust a gut. Misato looked like she was on the verge of pounding her "Boyfriend" into oblivion. "Cut it out! It's not funny!"
After the older males stopped laughing, Kaji came up with another question. "So what are you doing here, Adams?"
Steve took a deep breath. "You can call me Steve if you want. I'm here to check Unit 02 for weapons compatibility so that headquarter is prepared to equip it appropriately when I get back. Unfortunately, the docking procedures weren't completed when I got here, so I couldn't get done."
Kaji stood up. "They're done now. I was just at the transport before I met you guys. I can take you down there right now."
Adams blinked in confusion. "Shouldn't we eat first."
Kaji shook his head. "It's alright. I know of a bar that serves better food than this. Besides…" He gave a quick look towards Misato, who was still peeved. "I don't like the atmosphere here anyway."
Asuka looked up to Kaji with puppy eyes. "Can I come along, Kaji?"
Ryoji shook his head. "Nah. Why don't you stay here and get to know the Third Child? After all, you two are going to be working together from now on."
Asuka frowned. "Aw….ok…."
Kaji began to walk off. "Let's go, Steve."
Adams shrugged. "Alright, I guess I can wait to eat." He got up and walked away with Kaji, but he stopped real quick and turned around to Misato. "Don't forget to put our food in a doggie bag, OK sweetie?"
Misato was feeling very grim by now. She said one thing in response. "I hate you…"
After the older men left, Misato sat down in a depressed mood. 'Unbelievable. My plan to make Kaji jealous backfired, and now the two people I hate the most are buddies. This is a nightmare."
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A UN cruiser was sailing the pacific, keeping and eye out for any trouble. It was a good 150 knots away from the Hawaiian shore, but it still wasn't uncommon for trouble to brew about these water. The captain aboard the ship looked out around the starboard side of the ship. He was indeed quite bored. He knew that there seemed to be little point to guard the Hawaiian island. The Kamehameha Ring that was built around it was made of some of the most indestructible concrete mixtures known to man. It had to be, considering that it had to withstand the force of the entire ocean bearing on it, but the added bonus of this super strong material was that it was virtually indestructible to turret fire and surface bombs. Sure, if terrorist got inside its super structure and blew it up from the inside it might do some damage, but he doubted it would be much. Nukes were a problem too, but thanks to UN sanctions, only the UN was allowed the use of Nuclear weapons. Not even China or the U.S. were allowed to have any, so the event of a nuclear strike was also unlikely. So all he really had to stop were terrorists. Yep, it was boring.
It was then the one of his crew members spotted something under water. "Captain! Our sonar is picking up a large object underwater."
Captain turned to the crew member with some concern. "How large is it?"
The crewman swallowed hard, not believing his eyes. "That can't be right. The sensors must be off. There's no way it can be that big. It's about the size of an Aircraft carrier!"
The Captain went up and checked the sonar and sure enough, the dot on the screen was about that size. "What the hell?"
"The object has stopped moving." Said another crewman before his eyes began to widen. "It's surfacing!!"
Suddenly, a gigantic object emerged from the water. It was indeed about as large as a Aircraft carrier, but it looked more like a giant, spiky, bone colored lobster. The largest spike in the middle of it's back contained the core.
The captain responded as quick as possible. "Bring out an emergency distress call to the UN Pacific Fleet!!"
Sadly, before the distress call could be made, the monster, obviously identified as an angel, grabbed the cruiser with it's claws and immediately began to raise it out of the water. It then ripped the ship into two pieces and slammed it back into the water. There were no known survivors, and the distress signal never made it out. The angel submerged under the ocean and continued to speed away towards Hawaii.
***End Chapter 10***
Hope no one hates me for the whole Misato/Adams fake dating thing. I thought it was hilarious, but maybe that's just me. Hope you found it funny, too.
It's taking me a long time to write these chapters, thanks in part to me going to college and working nearly 50 hours a week, but I'm managing. I have Spring Break next week, so the next chapter should be finished by then. Hope you enjoy this half, and I hope you're not mad at the cliff-hanger. Thank you.