Back at Misato's house , everyone waited for Trunks arrival….

It was nighttime and Shinji , Asuka and Misato were watching TV , but Shinji wasn't really paying attention to the show , but thinking what Trunks had told him.

(When is he coming back ? I need some explanation about him.) he thought looking at the door.

Don't worry Shinji. I'm sure that when he gets back he'll explain everything. Misato said patting Shinji on the back

Yeah Shinji it's not like he's the saddest kid around here. That's wondergirl's

Place.

We all have our dark past….but I think Trunks has gone through something we would never imagine. Misato said making everybody remember their pasts.

Misato who was abandoned at second impact and was left speechless for two years.

Asuka whose mother abandoned her for a doll and then hanged herself.

Shinji who was abandoned by his father when his mother died.

All of them had a horrible past to tell.

They were brought back from their thoughts when the door rang.

I'll get it! Shinji stood up and opened the door.

When Shinji opened the door he almost screamed at the sight.

REI ? He saw Rei holding on to Trunks arm , this hit Shinji with a feeling he had never felt before…..jealousy

Rei I didn't know you and Trunks were…..

Commander Ikari ordered me to accompany Trunks home and hold on to him since he was unable to do so himself. She said correcting his thought.

What do you mean he was unable to do so himself ? He saw the lifeless look Trunks had and sort of knew what she meant.

So you two are not a…..couple ?

No , I simply accompanied him home so that he would not do anything he would regret.

Ummm….okay come on in.

Asuka and Misato's jaw dropped when they saw Rei enter holding on to Trunks.

I didn't know wondergirl had it in her.

Misato saw Trunks face and realized what was really happening.

Rei had to almost force Trunks into sitting down on the table to eat.

Asuka sat in front of them and was just about to tease them. Until she saw his face and how Rei tried to get him to sit down.

Shinji what's up with Trunks? Misato whispered to him.

I don't know? Rei said she had to walk him home because he couldn't do it himself.

What happened to him that left him like that ?

Father must have said something to him.

Asuka was still staring at Trunks wondering why he was like that.

Wondergirl what happened to him ? She then noticed how Rei jumped when she asked that.

He…..we saw something that was not meant to be seen. Rei said a little nervous.

What did you two see ?

Not just us , all of NERV .

Misato and Shinji sat down to listen.

What did you see? Asked a concerned Misato.

We…..don't know…. . Rei said confused.

Was it that horrible ? Shinji asked.

Yes…..

Well what did you see ?

I can't explain it….it's complicated.

Trunks is the one that can explain everything…..but in his current state.

Rei why did you walk Trunks home ? Why didn't one of the guards transport him on a car? Shinji asked quietly.

Because I wanted to walk Trunks home personally.

I wanted to comfort him after what he had experienced. And it felt nice holding on to him. She said while giving a slight smile.

Shinji almost fell back on his table witch was almost impossible since it was so low.

Ikari .

y…yes Rei.

Can you imagine seeing yourself ? Not a mirror , but actually seeing yourself and to speak to him , and him to speak to you back ?

I….. he was interrupted quickly by Rei

To hear yourself say to you that everything you worked for so hard was in vain.

To be told that no matter how hard you fought to get to your goal , you were doomed from the start.

And then to see yourself die in front of your very eyes.

This is what Trunks saw….he saw himself die in front of him.

Trunks began to cry silently in front of everyone.

But how did Trunks see himself die ?

He saw his future self die , he told him that all he went through was for nothing.

His future self ?

Only Trunks can explain that. It is getting late , make sure that Trunks eats something , he hasn't eaten since he arrived here. She opened the door and left.

He hasn't eaten for a whole month ! Misato yelled.

Asuka get him something to eat before he starves to death.!

Right……( she runs into the kitchen with Shinji and they start making all of the instant noodles they can find.)

Misato stayed with Trunks who was crying the whole time.

(What could have happened to him ?)

After ten minutes of running around the kitchen , Shinji and Asuka walked in with a whole mountain of instant food.

Here you go Trunks , eat up. But he didn't even look at the food.

Trunks snap out of it were your friends now , we don't want you to die of hunger. Asuka said waving her hand in front of Trunks.

What's the use ,I'm going to die anyway. Trunks said down at his feet.

And so am I one day , and you don't see me complaining about it. Asuka yelled at him.

Because of me , that day may be closer than you think….. He said looking at her.

All three of them dropped their spoons in what he said.

You mean the Angels ? We can beat them no problem. Misato said confident.

No , not the Angels…..something worse….

Trunks you have to let go of your past and stop blaming yourself.( Just like….me) Shinji thought.

Shinji…..I'm sorry…..I'll tell you everything…..but you won't like it.

That's okay were ready we've been through a lot of stuff ourselves. Asuka said patting Trunks inback.

First of all I have to tell you that I'm not from this world , but from another reality were the Angels never existed.

Okay I see that this going to be long. Asuka said.

It all began way before I was even born…….