Ikari held Wuffles in his hands, petting the tiny animal who playfully snuggles up to him.
"He's so tiny. Aren't you girl."
He pets the dog playfully and looks about the room. Opposite him sat Rei, who eyed him suspiciously. The other, a middle aged man was making calls on his cell phone. All he heard was
"Yes Yui, they're alright, it's raining here. Give my regards to Gendou. WHAT! You two will be gone for a week? Who'll take care of Rei? I see… You should have told me. Shit… I didn't play it back, Yes… I'll look after them. Okay, bye."
CLICK
"You're mom and dad, will be away for awhile so I'm here to watch over you."
Rei rolled her eyes, while the other scratches his head, trying to gain his composure.
"Well I guess it's you two and me for the week."
Shinji lay Wuffles on the floor. And the dog roamed around the room.
"He!"
"What?" Shinji replied
"The dogs a he." Rei pointed at Wuffles.
Shinji shrugged.
"Who are you and why do you have a tattoo on you're nape?"
Fuyutsuki walked towards the two and keeps his eyes on the boy.
"… Ikari Shinji, and thank you I think for rescuing me from the rain."
Rei brushes her hair to the side, tilting her head to the side and points on her nape.
"Ayanami."
Shinji gives a surprised look. The mark made the professor gape in horror.
She rushes towards the kids and stares at the marks.
"What kind of parents tattoos there kids?"
Immediately he takes out his cell phone again makes a call. Shouts can be heard a few minutes later, leaving the two children alone with each other.
"I don't remember…" Shinji finally answers.
"Wait, you didn't tell me who you are or that guy you're with."
"Ayanami, Rei." She answers, keeping her gaze steadily at his eyes.
He feels the bump in the side of his head.
"I apologize… it was necessary."
"…"
She stands up, leaving him alone at the living room and returns a few minutes later with a pack of ice placing it on the young boys head.
Scarlet eyes.
"Thank you." He says meekly.
Rei just nods and sits on the opposite sofa.
Shinji looks away. He found it hard to keep his gaze on her, as if she was taking away his soul. He quickly dismissed the thought.
She then looks at the door. As if half expecting someone to arrive.
He realized that the Rei was somewhat afraid.
A shadow formed over the house. Followed by whispers and groans.
"Something is coming." She says as she hurried runs towards the direction of the professor.
Shinji afraid to find out what it would be looks for the dog and runs after her.
… Minutes later this house and all in it will have been burned to the ground, but for now.
He decides, it's best for him if he wants to survive, to stick with his new found companions.
Unwanted or not… they're all he's got, but can they be trusted?
He looks up as if to see answers from the ceiling.
Then decides.
I'll follow them for now.
To be continued.