Yeah, yeah...that first chapter was awful...I'm truly a good writer, just not with fanfics apparently...I'll try to do better, and hopefully by the 10th chapter it'll be brilliant.
Heheheh...
By the way, do people know or prefer a spelling of Nagisa's name? I've seen Kaoru, and a bunch of other stuff, but I could've sworn in the subtitles of my DVD 8, they call him "Kawuro". Hmmmm.....
To clarify the whole, "Why is Asuka not comatose or in the hospital for longer".
Well, it's mainly my stupidity. Ehehhe...But, let's just say in this alternate version, she wasn't in the tub for that long. You may think that she's too energetic, since she did get mind raped, but I'll make it evident she's been psychologically damaged sometime...
And don't worry, I'm not setting Naota up with Asuka...God that would be cheesy...
And by the way, I'm using manga Toji and combining him with anime Toji. You see, in the manga, Toji is much cooler and has a New Yorker accent, but also in the manga...well, he dies. In the anime he doesn't have the accent, but at least he doesn't die, he only loses an arm and a leg.
By the way. Computer messages are in asterisks, and thoughts/flashbacks are in italics
Zankoku na tenshi no you ni
Shonen yo, shinwa ni nare...
Aoi kaze ga ima mune no doa wo tataitemo,
Watashi dake wo tada mitsumete
Hohoenderu Anata
Sotto Fureru mono
Motomeru koto ni muchuu de,
Unmei sae mada shiranai itaikena hitom
Dakedo itsuka kizuku deshou
Sono senaka ni wa
Haruka mirai mezasu tame no
Hane ga aru koto...
Zankoku na tenshi no te-ze
Madobe kara yagate tobitatsu
Hotobashiru atsui patosu de
Omoide wo uragiru nara
O-zora wo daite kagayaku
Shonen yo, shinwa ni nare
Zutto nemutteru watashi no ai no yurikago
Anata dake ga yume no shisha ni
Yobareru asa ga kuru
Hosoi kubisuji wo tsukiakari ga utsushiteru
Sekai-ju- no toki wo tomete
Tojikometai kedo...
Moshi mo futari aeta koto ni imi ga aru nara,
Watashi wa, sou, jiyu- wo shiru
Tame no Baiburu
Zankoku na tenshi no te-ze
Kanashimi ga soshite hajimaru
Dakishimeta inochi no katachi
Sono yume ni mezameta toki
Dare yori mo hikari wo hanatsu
Shonen yo, shinwa ni nare
Hito wa ai wo tsumugi nagara rekishi wo tsukuru
Megami nante narenai mama
Watashi wa ikiru...
Zankoku na tenshi no te-ze
Madobe kara yagate tobitatsu
Hotobashiru atsui patosu de
Omoide wo uragiru nara
O-zora wo daite kagayaku
Shonen yo, shinwa ni nare
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Episode 25
Tensions Rising
Tokyo 3, Japan
Misato's Apartment
Naota just smirked as Asuka's hand headed towards him. He'd been trained well in boxing and kickboxing, so he could've simply blocked the attack. Kiriyama was legendary among his peers for his defending, yet he'd figured the girl's attack couldn't have had much power behind it.
Boy, was I wrong
Naota reeled back from the blow as Shinji stared in horror.
Oh god, oh god, I think he's bleeding
Naota eyed Asuka as a few drops of blood fell from his mouth, a glint of anger on his face. He felt an urge to strike back, yet quickly restrained himself.
It was at that moment Misato walked in, and just stopped in her tracks as the Children continued what they had been doing as if nothing had changed.
Shinji was cowering towards door, as if he wished to be assimilated into it and escape.
Asuka was glaring at a boy who seemed to be bleeding slightly, but was now smiling grimly.
"Don't tell me you're the Sixth Child?", moaned Katsuragi as she realized the fights that would be erupting over the household. She really needed a beer...
Naota just spun around and clamped Shinji on the shoulder smiling.
"Correct, I am the Sixth, I presume you are my new guardian, Miss Katsuragi".
Asuka just shuffled off to her room, muttering something about a "idiotic little boyst" under her breath.
Misato gave him a bright smile. "You can call me Misato, Naota, we're like a happy family here in Tokyo-3", she beamed, ignoring the trickle of blood on Naota's face.
"I'll show you to your room, it seems you've already met Shinji...and Asuka. Don't worry, I'm sure you guys will all get along, she's been through some hard times, so I guess that's why she's so angry".
Shinji listened to Misato's words, slumped in the corner of the room, an odd look on his face.
Well, I didn't notice any change...
She still seems to be the same angry pilot, just a child, like me...The Sixth seems more mature, but I can't figure out Kawuro, there's something bright about him, like some kind of kind aura surrounding him.
Shinji slumped over against the couch, his attention caught on a pre-Second Impact show.
A ball of meat was on the screen, and was dancing around while a giant rabbit made of metal danced along with him. Naota was watching avidly, laughing wholeheartedly at the odd humor.
"What the hell is this? You idiots watch some weird stuff, I hate pre-Impact programming.". She slapped the remote out of Shinji's hand, leaving a red mark on it, and grabbed the remote angrily. Naota simply chuckled.
"Is she always like this Shinji? Thank god for me huh? The number of sexes has been balanced and the house is in peace".
Peace...oh God he doesn't know what he's getting himself into...I don't see any peace here...
"Stop talking about me right in front of my face, imbecile!", roared Asuka as she pushed Shinji off of the end of the couch and settled down in front of the television, changing the channel to some cheesy post-Impact soap opera.
"So, you wanna fight for the remote, Second Child".
Shinji spun around and stopped heading for his room, shocked at Naota's words.
He's treading dangerous water...he doesn't know what Asuka is like. I guess he'll find out why Toji and Kensuke called her a demon...
Naota held his fists in front of his face almost playfully and grinned, "Come on". Asuka stared at the television, as if he didn't exist, but you could see her face twitching in an odd emotion Shinji couldn't and preferred not to decipher.
"Alright! You asked for it, you heard him Third, he asked for it...Don't go crying into Misato's bosom after I show you who's boss of this house...".
Asuka swung her fist at Naota's face, where it was met with a firm block. She growled and swung again, sending a flurry of punches towards Naota.
The Sixth just bounced back playfully, blocking the blows rapidly.
"What are you afraid to hit a girl? Take some offensive, you spineless creep!".
The Sixth simply deflected her latest punch and leered at her through his shades.
"You're the one who can't even touch me", Naota chuckled.
Bad idea...It's not a good idea to challenge Asuka
Shinji just groaned, knowing he couldn't stop the inevitable. After all, he was just a child, these two were like wild animals.
"Can't hit you? How about this?!", Asuka roared with fury and landed a kick on the Sixth.
The large boy toppled over in pain, groaning awfully loud while the Second Child simply smirked confidently and walked to her room.
Shinji slowly turned the boy over, wondering what could defeat such a strong fighter. Then he noticed the footmark on Naota's crotch.
Oooh, dang...For us guys that's like the angel's core...I wouldn't be surprised if the Sixth just spontaneously exploded right here. I hope it didn't leave any damage.
Shinji tried to get Naota to stop groaning, but failed, simply sighing and walking back to his room and the comfort of his futon and SDAT.
He sat there, drowning out reality and the outside world under the loud din of "Ode to Joy".
"So, what is the status of the Children, Agent Kurahashi?".
The Section Two Agent just stared through his binoculars as he crouched on the rooftop of a neighboring building.
"Well, Ikari and Sohryu seem to be asleep. Major Katsuragi is passed out on the table, but noting the empty shells of beer cans, no concern seems necessary".
"And the Sixth?".
"Well, he seems to be rolling on the floor holding his privates, apparently in great pain. I believe it is the blow the Second Child delivered to him".
"Commander Ikari?".
"Indeed...that will be all", spoke Gendo as he turned off his cell phone and shook his head.
Youth these days, no respect whatsoever...
Shinji awoke to the sweet-as-honey yet oddly horrifying voice of Asuka Langley Sohryu, and instinctively covered his crotch in horror, checking if everything is all right.
Boy did I have some nightmares last night...but at least Asuka was in them, no matter what horrible things she did to me, and my various body parts...
"God, you pervert, stop playing with yourself with your stupid fantasies of me and wake up! We've got to get going, we're going to be late!".
Shinji stumbled out of his room, although Asuka seemed to be dragging him out quite powerfully.
"Uh, Asuka, where are Misato and the Sixth Child?"
Asuka just glanced at him, annoyed simply by his presence as she dug into her cereal.
"Whatever, she's off at NERV and that imbecile probably ditched us and got to school early".
She beamed, "Or maybe he's just frightened of me because of what I did to him last night. That's what happens when you mess with the Great Asuka Langley Sohryu! Size doesn't matter one bit", she said with an air of accomplishment and superiority.
Yeah, when you go below the belt... Shinji thought, although he'd never voice this opinion out loud, because of the danger of getting his reproductive organs crushed. Shinji shuddered as a mental image of Asuka doing just that popped up in his head.
"Stop spacing out you idiot!", Asuka groaned as she brought him, thankfully, out of his daymare
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Episode 25
A Living Memory
Tokyo 3, Japan
Tokyo 3 Public School
Shinji strode into his classroom late to the chattering of many boys and girls, as Asuka strode in behind him, pinching him harshly below that eyelevel of the teacher and whispering only audibly for the frightened Third Child to hear.
"You get me late again, and I'll do to you what I did to that Naota boy".
Shinji stumbled to his seat and groaned, opening his computer.
Wait, where is the Sixth? Misato told me he was in our class, but I don't see him anywhere. Maybe he's at the hospital?
Shinji shuddered...
I wouldn't be surprised...that blow would've destroyed me...
It was then the Fifth Child; Kawuro Nagisa strolled into the room. He beamed at the class, but for some reason Shinji felt as if that smile was meant solely for him alone.
The teacher yawned and patted Kawuro on the shoulder.
"Introduce yourself, Mr. Nagisa".
Kawuro grinned oddly and began.
"Hello, I am Kawuro, Kawuro Nagisa, pleased to meet all of you".
The class just kind of stared at this boy with crimson eyes and odd gray hair as he took his seat beside Hikari.
A message popped up on Shinji's screen.
Hey, Shinji what's up? You seem kind of down recently. Is it about the new Child? I heard that there's been a Sixth and Fifth already picked, do you know if they have their own Evas?
Shinji groaned inwardly.
Kensuke again...he must be hacking into his dad's computer again...He's going to get caught one of these days.
Shinji quickly typed up and sent a response as the teacher approached.
Uh, I don't know. I haven't heard much, you know, like you said, before, I'm just a pilot, some info doesn't concern me.
Shinji shook his head, he was such a bad liar, even in cyberspace.
Shinji sidled up against his locker, as the school slowly emptied. He really didn't want to walk home with Asuka today, she'd probably kill him anyway, hopefully he'd escape from her clutches on this already awful day.
Kensuke and Toji found him though.
"Yo, Shinji, what's goin on man?", chuckled Toji, his prosthetic leg clomping on the ground. The noise brought horrors back into Shinji's mind.
The dummy plug...Father...Toji
"Oh, hey Toji, not much I guess".
Toji grinned knowingly.
"Hiding from da Red-Devil again? I don't blame ya man, she's a bitch ta da bone!".
"Uh...Toji?", spoke Kensuke, his voice wavering.
"Huh? GACK", Toji let out an odd noise as Asuka came up from behind him kneed him in the stomach.
"That'll teach you Stooges to talk behind my back".
"Gaaah! Run!", shouted Kensuke as he grabbed Toji, who in turn grabbed Shinji's hand.
The red head slowly shook her head in amusement and slight disgust as the Three Stooges scampered away.
Tokyo 3, Japan
Naota Kiriyama leaned against the wooden partition, slowly pulling a cigarette out from his pocket and lighting it with a match.
A voice spoke up from behind him while the smoke slowly wafted in the air.
"That is a bad habit for a boy your age".
Naota did not turn, simply staring ahead as he inhaled.
"That isn't your concern now, is it?"
"No, of course not. Have you begun contact with the Children?"
"Indeed, I have met both Ikari and Sohryu"
"And the First and Fifth Children?"
"No, I have not, yet I believe you realize the reason for their scarceness"
"Yes, certainly, we are in the business of intelligence. Are you sure you weren't followed here?"
"Yeah, as sure as I could be, Section Two was quite difficult to evade"
"Just be careful, the last man in your position was killed, you realize the danger of this situation"
"Yes, get on with the information already, I haven't much time, I was supposed to be at school right now", Naota smirked, his shades glinting in the dawn light.
"The Council has determined the strike date. Units 05-13 have been prepared, along with Unit 14"
Naota nodded solemnly
"Good, I missed Unit 14. Is that all?"
"Yes Lieutenant".
"Then get going"
"Sir"
And the producer of the voice slowly disappeared, a shadow in the glaring sunlight.
Agent Kurahashi peered through the scope from his position on the roof of a nearby warehouse, as the Sixth Child slowly departed from the brown partition and made his way down the street, most likely back to Major Katsuragi's residence. The man slowly pulled out his cell phone and pressed a single button, speaking into the contraption quickly.
"Commander Ikari, sir?"
"Yes, agent?"
"The Sixth Child has spoken with the JSDDF contact, what shall I do?"
"Let him be, let him think he is safe, let him play into our hands"
"Yes, commander"
"Goodbye, Agent, do not act until I give you fresh orders".
Tokyo 3, Japan
NERV Headquarters, Control Room
Gendo Ikari put the phone down and sat back down behind his desk, taking the position he often took when deliberating on something. His silk gloves were folded in front of his face, masking his expression. Fuyutsuki simply stood beside the desk, the silence in the room was almost tangible.
It was then that the younger spoke.
"Fuyutsuki, attend to the matter at hand. I am off to see Yui"
Fuyutsuki nodded as the Commander stiffly stood up and left the room.
I just hope she will be as overjoyed to see you as you are to see her...Ikari
Tokyo 3, Japan
Outside Tokyo 3 Public School
The three friends slowed their pace when they were a safe distance from Asuka, rather far as they had ran for a few minutes.
"Dang Kensuke, she ain't got any respect or nuthin, she is a bitch ta da bone...".
"Uh yeah Toji, but you ought to watch your back next time you start calling her that".
Shinji seemed distant, and out of the conversation.
"Yo, Shin-man, what's wrong? Somethin' eatin' ya? Don't tell me the Red-Headed Devil is gettin' ya down?".
Shinji just shook his head as he turned towards the street Misato's apartment was.
"Nah, I'm okay Toji, I have to go though, see you".
The Third Child abruptly left.
"Man, somethin' is totally getting to him, don't you think Kensuke?"
"Yeah, well, I wish he'd just put in a good word with Misato, there could still be room for a Seventh Child".
Toji slapped him lightly on the head and grinned.
"You sure are weird sometimes man".
Shinji turned back to glimpse his friends disappear in the distance. He really didn't feel like going back home, not to Asuka and Misato and all that...
Maybe I can go to Ayanami...No, I can't talk to her without being afraid, not after that...besides she doesn't even remember me anymore
Shinji sighed. But I remember her...that time she smiled, it was like she had done it all for me...and the times she held my hand...and the time I fell on top of he...
Shinji cut off his stream of thought, blushing at the thought of what had occurred.
"Yo, dickwad, what are you thinkin' 'bout? Little boys? Ya freak".
Shinji spun around and a tall boy with dark brown hair filled his vision.
Oh...crap.
It was Kariudo Hachimitsu...class tough guy.
He'd been picking on the kids in the classroom frequently, and it seemed that he also hated Evangelion Pilots...
Well, practically everyone hates us...all I cause is pain.
Images of Toji flashed through his mind, along with a flood of memories.
"Okay, new kid...Listen up!! My younger sister was hurt bad...real bad...She's still in da hospital! My dad and gramps work in your lab and I'm da only one who can stay with her!"
A fist to the face, a best friend...
"You listening kid? I know you tink youse da hotshot because you're an Eva pilot, but you hurt my girlfriend in your last little battle..."
"It ain't da goin' dere I mind...But supposin' she ends up with some scar? She'll never be a babe! Don't cha feel sorry for her?"
"Whose fault d'ya tink it was?!".
"It's your fault! She was pinned under rubble because YOU had to go crashin' around!".
"Don't think you're so hot..."
"...just because they're all over ya!!"
"Sorry"
"Sorry"
"Are you kiddin' me kid? Sorry-"
"-just don't cut it!".
"What do you want me to do? Kneel down and beg for forgiveness".
Shinji felt those same words leave his mouth....and another fist slam into his face.
Only this time it was followed by a flurry of kicks and punches.
Tokyo 3, Japan
NERV Headquarters, Evangelion Storage Facility
Kawuro Nagisa stood in front of a crimson Eva, that eternal friendly smile across his face, even in the soon to be intense situation.
He stared directly at Eva Unit 02 and grinned warmly.
"It is time. Let us go, Adam's dark shadow, servant of the Lillum!"
The boy simply walked off the boardwalk, floating in thin air up in front of the Eva's head unit.
The Eva Unit quickly flashed red and activated.
Tokyo 3, Japan
NERV Headquarters, Control Room
Makoto let out a frightened yelp as the consoles in front of him began to flash with red and kanji.
Maya began frantically typing on the laptop in front of her while Aoba slowly stirred from his sleep. He eyed the console just about the same time Makoto did.
"Angel attack?!"
"Contact the Commander and Major Katsuragi! Get the attack siren on!"
Misato shifted behind her desk, knocking over a few empty cans of beer as she stared at the solitaire game on her laptop.
Could things get anymore boring…
It was then that her cell phone began to ring and a familiar siren filled her ears
Oh god Misato…always be careful for what you wish for, even if it's unintentional
Tokyo 3, Japan
Outside Tokyo 3 Public School
Apparently, unlike Suzahara, Hachimitsu would not back down, and it seemed Shini wouldn't be saved by unforseen circumstances like an Angel attack.
Only this time, Shinji had someone to back him up.
Kariudo let out a moan as Naota's fist slammed into his face. The bully toppled to the ground, apparently downed by a strong haymaker.
Quickly rebounding back up, Hachimitsu let loose a low, threatening growl.
"Who in da hell are youse?!", bellowed Kariudo as he swung his right fist towards Naota's face.
Quickly blocking the attack, Naota sent his fist slamming into Kariudo's face. Then, as the bully's defenses broke down, a wave of fists cascaded against Kariudo, pummeling him senselessly to the hot, unforgiving asphalt.
"Who am I? I am the Sixth Pilot of the Evangelion, Naota Kiriyama".
Shinji stared in awe; he had never seen someone move so effortlessly and gracefully in battle.
Naota waved a hand in front of the Third's face, concerned.
"You okay Shinji?"
Shinji just nodded, not knowing what to say.
"W-Why weren't you a-at school?"
Naota smiled as he kicked Kariudo once more in the belly and helped the Third Child up.
"Personal matters arise, let's go back to the Major's place, she'll probably want you to get cleaned up".
Walking back towards Misato's apartment, Shinji couldn't help but smile at the energy this boy radiated. He seemed at peace despite the blood all over his shirt.
That is until a familiar voice spoke up behind him.
"Where the hell were you guys?", roared an angry feminine voice.
"Oh god", muttered Shinji to himself as the Second Child came up behind them and eyed Naota suspiciously.
"Hey boy, how are your 'nads doing".
Naota couldn't help but let a groan loose as they headed back towards the apartment.
Suddenly all three of their cell phones started ringing; all with odd ringtones, Shinji having "Ode to Joy", Asuka having some unidentifiable song which seemed rather loud, maybe pre-Second Impact rock music, and for some reason Naota had the Rocky theme. Almost simultaneously a blue sports car sped towards them, flipping over multiple times and landing on it's wheels in front of them. Misato opened the door quickly, ignoring the damage to her beloved car for the time being and let loose a shout.
"Shinji, Naota, Asuka, get in! There's an angel attack!".
Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars.
Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars.
In other words, hold my hand!
In other words, darling, kiss me.
Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more.
You are all I long for, all I worship and adore.
In other words, please be true!
In other words, I love you!
Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars.
Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars.
In other words, hold my hand!
In other words, darling, kiss me.
Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more.
You are all I long for, all I worship and adore.
In other words, please be true!
In other words, I love you!
Author's Notes:
Well, that's the end of Chapter 2. No matter what you say about it sucking, you've gotta admit it's better than the sucky Chapter 1. I told you I'm improving. Eheheh...
Oh yeah, I left you at the clichéd cliffhanger. I think I've read a million NGE fanfics on this site that cut the chapter off right when an angel attack is announced. Eheheh...
About the whole parallel Kariudo-Toji thing, the quotes are straight from the manga. I'm going to sprinkle stuff from my mind, the manga, and the show...
Things will get more exciting as the chapters pass by, I hope. I'll try to stretch out the time until End of Evangelion, since I am using that ending, not the series ending. Of course, with all the changes, things will be quite different. For the better? Well, you'll see...