The Final Problem…
Problem Forty: Ockham's Razor / Pandemonium rhapsody Part One
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"When I look back on the past year, like most do every new years I am reminded of one thing. Change. In the first months of 2015 I spent many of days doing nothing, wasting my life away letting my horrible past play like a broken record in my mind. As foolish as I see it now, it still doesn't help my thoughts on the matter. I was a miserable person…"
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Staring at a cold slice of Toast Shinji Ikari, can't even find the energy to move his arm to butter said lightly burnt bread that sits on the table. His eyes shift to the clock on the wall to see it read nearly eight AM. Shifting back to the small flat he lives in he can't help but smell the musk and cigarettes polluting the air. A ladies man to the end, Shinji Guardian and teacher didn't allow much sleep for Shinji as he took part in the verity of hookers in the local town this New Year. Shinji sleep was the last thing on his mind as he came home drunk from a party.
"What's the point of going…"
Shinji mutters out trying to find more reasons not to move form his position. Even as a Curtin opens from his guardians room filling the entire flat with a smell not even Shinji can describe.
"Happy New Year…"
Giving a sigh, Shinji is forced to move as his over weight teacher sits down staring at him as if he can project what he wants. Shinji doesn't need Miss Cleo to see what he wants as he gets up going to the fridge to make his teacher food.
"The school festival…" Shinji speaks softly as he inventories what he needs. "I don't feel like going…"
"What ever works…?"
With that said Shinji prepares some rice confident that doing nothing was his plan for the day.
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"Not much of a life would be an understatement… The school's New Year festival is the best time next to the Winter Festival to find that someone in your life. However, then I was content with the Magazines that my teacher had, and the occasional Hentai he would rent. I was thirteen and as guys my age did something, I did nothing. Even though that day I was supposed to perform with the school Orchestra I didn't care…"
Sitting at his desk in his room, Shinji looks over to his cello that rest peacefully at his bed side. Looking out the window snow covers the window ceils and temperatures haven't been the same for nearly a week. Before Shinji goes back to the paper he is writing there is a knock at the door and peering in is Misato, her presence brings Shinji warmth.
"Hey kiddo…" The gentle voice of Misato rings out. "I have some hot tea for you…"
"Thanks…" Shinji turns as Misato brings it in. "Misato, do you remember the day we met?"
"Do I…" With a strong laugh Misato rubs her hand into Shinji's hair. "Like it was yesterday. I remember the first words said to me about you…"
Taking a sip from the tea, Shinji can tell Yukari had a hand in making it. Still it was no were as good as Rei's which could bring the dead to life it was so good. Thankfully Misato put extra honey to sweeten the bitter tea. "What was that…"
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"Hey that pilot person was found!"
Popping her head up from a desk with a mountain of paper work on it Misato darts her head trying to see who just spoke to her. Her office is a messy as ever and covered in files and binders. Forced to stand to see who said what, Misato looks to see Hyuga stands in front of her half asleep and more interested at staring at Misato then his job. Giving a sigh Misato leans on to her pile of work to see Hyuga has brought with him a hand full of folders and binders. "Do you realize I will not like you if you place that on my desk?"
"Really…" Hyuga looks around a bit before shrugging his shoulders. "The Doc wants me to let you know that the… Third…" Hyuga opens up a folder. "Third child has been located."
"Third Child…" Interested in the findings Misato takes the top fold from Hyuga's hands and skims through it. "Ikari Shinji?"
Giving a slight nod, Hyuga straightens his glasses as he confirms. "Yes ma'am, rumor has it it's the Commanders son."
"Really…"
"Really Really…." Hyuga states with confidence as he points to next of kin on the paperwork Misato reads.
With a quick read Misato looks up stunned at the only name on the sheet. "Yui Ikari… Deceased… Wasn't the Commander's late wife of the same name?"
"That's why they call it a rumor ma'am."
"Hmmm." Misato goes to her desk pushing a side a tower of paper to make room for what Hyuga holds. "A boy like that's going to be easy to get."
"Really?" With the first Child in the hospital and her condition still serious Hyuga finds no apple to the position of Pilot.
"Really Really…" Going to her computer she quickly brings up a very revealing picture of herself. "He'll come after seeing a little Fan serves."
Pleased with the picture himself, but more then capable to professionalism Hyuga raises an eyebrow. "Isn't that kind of sending the wrong impression of what he would be doing?"
"No…"
Realizing he will never get his point across Hyuga pulls back from the picture standing straight once more. "Well NERV is full of mistruths…"
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"Hey Shinji what ever happened to that picture?"
Sitting at his desk enjoying Misato's story, Shinji has to think a little before being able to answer. "I believe I lost it on the way to NERV."
Unhappy with Shinji response Misato pouts. "That was my best picture too…"
"Well you can always put me on house arrest like my father is."
Laughing at Shinji's humor over his father's incarceration Misato stands to leave. "No need, you have to live with me."
"True…" Shinji leans back looking at his computer screen. "House arrest would be an improvement."
Sticking her tongue out Misato leaves Shinji to his work and hot tea. Enjoy how simple life has become and how easier it is to enjoy it Shinji gives a smile. How something so simple like that conversation would have been unheard of only a year ago.
"My verbal skills would always screw me over. Sora, was only the first over that stupid comment I made to her. My cousin on my mom's side was yet another victim to my inability to speak. Like most with my problem, I can always look back knowing full well that I shouldn't have said what I said."
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With spring brake in full swing, Shinji Ikari has found himself staying with his uncle for a week due to one of his teachers random trysts with female co-workers. Mao Ikari was Shinji's mother older brother and was always jealous of her sister until her death. Feeling as if his apology was stripped from him Mao took it ourt on her husband, filing a lawsuit however it was no mach for a army of lawyers that can use a "Chewbacca defense" and win. The one thing Mao was always proud of was his daughter Hotaru Ikari. Genetics favored her good looks and intelligence the very items his sister head over him. Hotaru like most pampered children became stuck up. Shinji constant stare was always a bother for her, however it was her green eyes, they reminded him as his mother, he didn't know how but they did. This day is no exception as Shinji cleans the kitchen watching as Hotaru enters the kitchen wearing her pajamas.
"What wrong baka…"
Shinji continues to put away dishes looking away. "Nothing…"
A half brained monkey could tell that Shinji was lying and for Hotaru it was too obvious. "Look Shinji-kun, don't play stupid games, you know I don't like them you little baka."
'Did I just lie…' Shinji thinks for a second to realize that he did. "Sorry…"
"Sorry…" Hotaru rolls her eyes. "Is that the word of the day…"
"Sorry…."
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"Did I mention what I do a lot when I'm with my uncle, which is apologies… a lot? In truth I did like Hotaru, she is one year older then me and was perfect at everything. I even went to there temple that summer… I'm not very religious which is surprising considering I met the man who created one."
Taking a sip from his tea Shinji smiles at the thought of the man he speaks of.
"After meeting the son of God you would think I would have gone Christian… but this is not the case…. In fact I am more inclined to follow my Uncles faith… He was a Buddhist… Like most Japanese… who are either that or Shinto, are just as welcome in Jesus arms as the Pope. I learned many things as we watched this show about my life. We joked about me and of my life, how bad it could have been. I learned why I'm here, and why the Angels attack. I also learned that life isn't that bad."
Stopping for a second Shinji closes his eyes and looks back on something, you know it must hurt by how he reacts but he does it all the same. He slowly opens his eyes and looks to his monitor.
"And So I enter the final chapter, and I do so with great respect to all who will read this. A New Year may have pasted last night but a new age comes… this, Neon Genesis is not the end but a beginning. Never did I think writing my Last will an testament would write a book, but all great tales need a teller and if it comes at the cost of my life then so be it…………….
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2016, January, 10th
Just out side the Main terminals of Tokyo Three Shinji Ikari looks around at the sight of snow and the people that walk about it. Standing next to him is the ever faithful Yukari Ayanami; Both were trench coats with a NERV insignia patch on the side. From the corner of his eye Shinji sees who he has been looking for and goes over to his little spy Mana Kirishima. Their greeting looks professional yet friendly.
"Thanks so much Ikari and Ayanami… for coming to see me off."
Giving a smile Shinji scratches his head. "It's the least I could have done; I mean I feel bad enough that you have to go."
With her arms rapped around her to stay warm Yukari nods at Shinji's comment. "At least I volunteered to go."
"Now Yukari…" From behind Ryouji Kaji speaks with two suitcases in his hands. "How can we bare to send Second branch you…?"
The three pilots laugh at the comment. "It's quit alright, Ayanami." Mana gives her a hug. "I like America, besides, my English is better."
Shrugging his shoulders Shinji look away disappointed. "Only if I could speak English I could have gone and trained all the new Pilots in America."
Yukari raises an eyebrow. "We still have to tell Touji and the others that they are pilots as well, let alone train them."
Sinking even more from his stance, Shinji grumbles. "Thanks for reminding me."
Kaji places his hand on Mana's shoulder. "It is time."
"Hai…"
Shinji and Mana share a hug before parting with last minute goodbyes. Once complete with this, Shinji and Yukari begin to walk to the train station. Seeing her best friend and Pseudo brother seem crest fallen Yukari pats him on the back.
"What's the matter Shinji?"
'Wish I could tell you…' Shinji gives a yawn as they walk. "Nothing kind of disappointed at my self."
With her hands behind her back Yukari smiles. "Meow?"
"Yea…" Putting his hands in his coat pocket Shinji continues. "I wish I didn't go off and destroy the Eva Series Dummy Plugs…"
"Meow…."
"True…" As if understanding Yukari, Shinji goes on. "We are going to need all the help we can get… we only have so long…"
"Shinji have I made your life easer…" Cringing think the question was out of place Yukari closes her eyes but is surprised with Shinji laughs.
"Have you what!" Shinji stops and continues to laugh. "You got to be kidding me…"
With a hiss of disappointment Yukari stops walking. "It wasn't a joke."
"Yukari…." Shinji looks to her with pride. "My life would be a living Hell with out you!"
"Well Considering hell is on its way that could be a bad thing." Yukari begins to walk again with Shinji next to her. "I mean do you think I made the right choices."
With a tap on Yukari head Shinji begins to ponder. "Did you brake again… because I'm not used to you talking like this."
"Despite a little PMS… I am very concerned of the action in my life."
Think on the subject Shinji chooses his words wisely. "Is this about Nagisa and Rei…" Watching his friend nod has Shinji sigh. "I understand that you have a lot of animosity to him and you feel that it's your fault for Rei being blind. I think the Angel seems nice. Even Misato trusts him…"
Letting it all sink in Yukari looks to Shinji. "That's not my only concern… I have manipulated a lot of people… many against there will even, you."
"That you did…" Shinji looks forward to see the train station in sight. "That's why you took the final burden from me… I believe that's why I was relieved of my duties as man's orator."
"Meow?"
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20016 January 14th
Even if the sun shines over the great fortress of Tokyo 3 her temperature has not changed as it remains bitter cold. Even when Rei could see for the little moments she had it on Christmas Eve and day she never got to enrich herself with the sight of a city covered in snow. With her cane in one hand and Asuka's hand in the other the two make there way to school both are in uniform and were blue parkas. Asuka has a Red scarf and Rei has a white one.
"Its not getting a damn warmer is it?" Asuka asks with a chill in her voice. As they crest the hill they look to see Kaworu Nagisa wearing a grey overcoat with a NERV patch on its side. "It's just getting colder."
"Why hello Miss Ayanami."
Leaving Asuka side, Rei hurries as best she can to Kaworu only to trip and fall into his arms. Sinking into her shoulders Asuka crosses her arms. "Oh please…"
Bringing Rei to her feet Kaworu stars at Rei with love. "Please don't rush over me Miss. Ayanami."
"It is okay Nagisa-san…"
Looking up to Asuka, Kaworu gives a smile to Asuka who stands disturbed by his contact with Rei. "Good morning Miss Souyu."
"Yea what ever…" Watching both love bird wonder off leaving her behind Asuka flicks Kaworu off behind his back before picking up a hand full of snow and making a snowball. With all her strength she tosses it only to see it strike an AT Field and come back to her hitting her in the face. Giving a deep growl she looks behind her to see Shinji and Yukari not far behind her.
"Opps…"
This is the last thing Shinji's says before willing being struck in the face with a snow ball.
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"Um…. Major… Captain…"
The Young Australian has her head peering into the darkness of Misato's office unsure of what to call her. A head pops up from behind a desk with paper work stacked to the top. It is that of Misato Katsuragi, with a smile one her face pointing to her neck. "I'm a Major again. What's up?"
"Well…" Trying to get a better look at the Major for better reception for her Prostheses, Elisabeth tiptoes around boxes. "A man is up at the main entrance here to see you… he said that you gave him hope once and wishes to return the favor."
"Hope!" It takes a second but Misato snaps her finger realizing the simple puzzle. "I've been expecting him, let him in. I will meet him in briefing room two."
The Caucasian nods her head and leaves Misato to herself once more. From behind the desk Misato stares at a folder marked 'J2' smiling the woman goes to her thoughts.
'If someone would have told me only a month ago that I would be readying the world to face hell itself I ask them to shoot me. Like a bad American game show, I have been tasked to do such a thing. According to the Defector, we will be facing the army of Pandemonium, Hells army. Fallen Angels… The idea sounds impossible but this is man fate, or should I say the pilot's fate. For six months I watched four young children face impossible odd and save man seventeen times. I promised to my self that I would defeat the angels, and revenge my father. I know have been taken down the simplist road to get there.'
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"Ockham's Razor…."
With a smile on her face, Yukari Ayanami stands in front of Misato and Maya Ibuki. She wears a hospital gown and has the full attention of her audience. They are in one of the many medical section of NERV HQ deep with in the Geo-Front.
The two adults look to each other before Misato speaks. "Ockham's Razor?"
The child like face of Yukari is nearly unbearable as the girl hugs herself and speaks. "My dream is to bring peace and ease to Shinji's life! I wanted to have him follow the simplest solution to each problem, which was my goal. I think I did it don't you."
"Yukari…" Maya speaks in a soft tone. "Ockham's Razor is for Scientific research, it means when making hypotheses, the simplest way is probably the right way."
"That's right! I wanted everyone to take the simple way in life, and not take the hard way."
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'Well I think the girl made a good point, she brought to us something that always causes one to think the hardest solutions. She gave us truth, NERV isn't a world of secrets anymore it's a organization with one goal, no hidden objectives. Even if the ending doesn't look to pretty, we face it as one, we face it as we should together. The shenanigans of Gendo and the Hypocrisy of SEELE don't hamper us We have choose the simplest path, and in forty days and forty nights we will fight for this path.
Entering into the second briefing room Misato is greeted by an old face. The Operation Director of the Jet-Alone project stands before her with a smile.
"The path of life."
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Problem Forty: Ockham's Razor / Pandemonium rhapsody Part Two
