Disclaimer: I do NOT own Neon Genesis Evangelion. I DO own Katsume, her family, and their story.

IMPORTANT READ: Sentences in Italic are thoughts followed by the person's name. Sentences in Italic and Bold are Katsume's thoughts. And sentences in Italic and underlined are Sasuke's.

Chapter 20

A Night at Katsume's

"Th?" Shinji asked looking up at Katsume. That's when he saw her face. "Katsume! Are you alright?" He asked turning her to face him. "Yes. I'm fine." Katsume answered he voice calmer then she felt. "We're almost there." She said trying to push the images out of her mind. "Okay." Shinji said. He was sure that he had imagined the terrified look on Katsume's face just a moment ago.

"Here's the room. We share the bathroom for night trips. So you'll have to lock the door on my side." She said turning on the light. We share a bathroom? Yes Sasuke. We share a bathroom. Katsume reddened upon answering her brother. Shinji looked around. I'm back in the white room. He watched as Katsume opened a draw and took five pictures out. "I had forgotten about these." She said placing them on the dresser one at a time. She then opened one of the wardrobe doors. "Here are the clothes that you can wear. They should fit. That silk one is a nightgown. There are also shorts and such in the dresser draws. I'll be in the next room if you need anything." Katsume said sliding the door open and going into her room.

Sasuke opened the draws and saw that most of the clothes were white. He then looked through the wardrobe and saw a kimono just like the one that Katsume had on. The only difference was that it was white with black moons and flowers on it. He took out the pajamas and went to the bathroom to change. "You can use the blue brush. It's never been used before." Katsume told him through the door. "Thanks." He said. He brushed his teeth then went to tell her goodnight.

When he got to her door he heard singing. "Someday you will be strong. Someday might be long away. Or someday might be today." Katsume sung softly brushing her hair. She was wearing exactly what he was except it was black. "My mother used to sing it to me when she bushed my hair. I always told her I was too old for the song. But the truth was I loved that song. And my father and brother did too. They used to stand outside the door to hear my mother and I sing together." Katsume told Shinji. He smiled. "I can see why. You have a very lovely voice." Thank you Shinji. Goodnight." Katsume said. "Goodnight Katsume." Shinji said turning to the room he was using. Katsume was left to wonder if he meant what he said or if he was just being polite.