The Ultimate Angel: Changing Time Itself

Chapter 4: To thy own self be true

Disclaimer: Yes i still own nothing amazing isn't it? If i did Shinji would have a much better life.

A/N: Let me just say you need not worry about November 8th being the day they express there feelings for each other, because in a sense they will both know in this chapter here! I do have an idea thats stuck with me for that date, although i'm not sure if it is good. Oh and please excuse the Misato&Shinji stuff...it may not even play a part in the story, depends on reviewers really, that and if i can break my habit of giving nice characters more then one girl. If the chapter titles confuse you ignore them...Finally if your disappointed with lack of tragedy or action more should come up soon...if not in this chapter, but do know i suck at actions scenes...yeah.

-Cruel Angel thesis plays-

October 22nd(morning)

It was with a soft yawn that Shinji woke up that morning, a rather comfortable form pressed against his chest. His eyes slowly fluttered open only to see his familiar redheaded 'friend' and he used that term very loosely. He instantly closed his eyes feeling his heart pound. 'This is just a dream...she isn't really in your bed...' Ideas swarmed through his head, most of them things he wouldn't dare try.

Rubbing his closed eyes for a moment he slowly opened them again. It was obvious this wasn't a dream. "S-he looks so content..." He blushed slightly afraid to wake her in case she tried to blame it on him, it was at that moment those beautiful blue orbs flickered open.

She stretched slightly and the small pieces of clothing she was wearing didn't help his blush. Yawning she looked at him before glaring "Don't stare at me Baka!" Standing up she left his room like it was nothing.

Thankfully Misato wasn't awake, even if there was only a slim chance she might be. Emerging from his room fully dressed Shinji sighed slightly, he really didn't understand Asuka some times that was for sure. He cooked a small breakfast since he was to lost in thought to do anything that took to much time.

The group ate in silence when they assembled at the table, except for the occasional outbreak from the penguin. Shinji couldn't help but sneak peaks at Asuka, who in return would either glare or grin...she really seemed to love the attention.

By the time Shinji finished putting everything away Asuka was already impatiently waiting for him..why she didn't go without him was behind his comprehension. "Come on third child! We don't want to be late for school!" Being Shinji he made no complaint about being commanded to hurry up, he couldn't change overnight after all.

Oct 24(school time)

Shinji hadn't dared talk to Asuka about the night she spent in his bed, but the slight tension he felt when he was around her was obvious, even Misato could spot it. Immediately after school he was ambushed by Toji and Kensuke...where they popped out of sometimes boggled his mind.

"Shinji! I need your help!" Toji smiled sheepishly while Kensuke simply sighed shaking his head "I need you to come on a double date with me!" Whatever he was expecting it hadn't been that, so he simply stared dumbly at him. Kensuke groaned slightly mumbling something about why he didn't get picked.

As the silence grew Shinji finally spoke "What? Are you crazy? Why?" Sighing slightly Toji leaned closely "Well...it will be first real date with Hikari...were going to a movie, the last one we ended up spending sitting with Kensuke" Giving his friend a quick glare he practically pleaded with him."it would mean a lot to me!"

Sighing slightly Shinji gave a quick nod "Fine fine! When is it..? And Who am i supposed to date?" Toji grinned at his friend and patted him on the back "Thursday, and Hikari promised to bring a really beautiful friend along, so your all set!"

Shinji took his time walking home since Asuka had left before him due to the fact he had to have the discussion with his friends, but eventually he reached the apartment andlet out asigh as he entered. He noticed the familiar sight of Asuka being forced to do her homework as she grumbled and poked her book with her pencil.

Misato promised them take out for dinner so thankfully he didn't have to cook. Retreating to his room before Asuka could even manage a hi.

Groaning Asuka looked at his door slightly 'I wonder if...i can get him to help me again...It gets done so much faster. Guess I'll have to resort to being...nice.' She cringed at the thought of being nice to that idiot. Taking a deep breath she managed a smile "Hey Shinji?...you baka" The last part of course was uttered in a wisper.

Thankfully he had yet to bury himself in his Classical music and managed a muffled 'what'. She grinned slightly, since he rarely refused her "Would you be a dear and help me with my work? I would really appreciate it..." She heard a groan, a ruffling of sheets and at first thought he would say no.

Finally emerging from his room Shinji smiled slightly rubbing the back of his head shyly, the thought of her in his bed still made it hard to speak to her. "Uh...s-sure, i'd be happy to." Just like the last time he leaned over her slightly to help her work, his hand lay gently on hers which caused both of there cheeks to become rather flustered.

It took awhile but Asuka finally was able to get the work out of the way, before Shinji could retreat from his place she turned towards him slightly, the closeness of there lips becoming oddly noticeable to the redhead.

"Thanks Shinji...really." Before either of them could hope to think there lips grew closer, until they were pressed in a soft kiss. Both kids hearts beat as hard as they could against their chests, neither wanting to separate. When they heard a screech of tires indicating Misato's car they sprang apart like jack rabbits.

Practically mowing down the door as Misato ran in she looked rather flustered, not even noticing the states of the hurriedly separated teens as she panted "A-angel..." They exchanged looks before groaning.

Jumping out of her chair Asuka sighed "What are you talking about? Theres no angel, no alarm!" Before another word could be spoken the front door was knocked over revealing a human sized Angel staring at them intently.

It walked on four legs, and slowly walked forward until it's head was filled with a round of bullets leaving it to slump forward, obviously gone a tired Misato pointing a smoking gun, she couldnt really react fast sometimes. Shinji hesitantly approached it, kicking it slightly with his feet "A-are there more?" With Misato's nod he shivered slightly.

With Misato's rather reckless driving it didn't take long to reach NERV HQ. Almost instantly they were rushed to Dr. Akagi's office where Rei was waiting. Looking less calm then usual Ritsuko examined the notes on a small piece of paper. "Well as you know, the Angel which we have now called Rikto has dispatched a rather large number of small four legged beasts into the city. We are un-sure of it's motives but we do know that the only way to completely immobilize them is to take out the main body."

Clearing her throat she sighed "Unfortunately, by dispatching an Eva it would easily be vulnerable to being ripped apart by the smaller beasts, and the SEELE forces have been unable to be very effective against them do to there agility. Are best bet is to use NERV's new Cyber suits developed on Commander Ikari's orders."

As the pilots exchanged confused looks Ritsuko unlocked a hidden door within her office "Follow me" They did as they were told, but talked the whole way along the tight corridor.

Asuka groaned shaking her head "Since when do we have Cyber suits! And why did i not know about them!" As normal Rei gave no response to her outburst which just fueled Asuka's anger.

Shaking his head Shinji smiled "I-i don't know Asuka, but it must have been Top secret,..." Both there minds simultaneously remembered what happened earlier and became strangely quiet. They arrived at something that looked like a hanger bay, almost as soon as the group walked in lights flickered to life, revealing at least a hundred Android like machines. They looked almost like pint sized Eva's except for a few moderations.

Misato looked at her friend slightly with a rather anxious look "Where did we get the funding for these! T-there amazing!"

Not bothering to answer Misato's question Ritsuko turned to the pilots "One of you will pilot an Eva to battle against the Main body, while the other two command the Head Suits, the others will run on dummy plugs."

Shinji looked around the hanger for a moment before stepping forward "M-miss Ritsuko...how do they work?" Smiling slightly the Scientist rustled his hair slightly "I'm glad you asked, they work almost identically to the Eva's control, but you will only be waist deep in LCL"

Nodding Shinji was replaced by Asuka as she glared "Well! Who will pilot the eva in this battle! Me right?" Shaking her head the Scientist pointed to Rei who made no acknowledgment, not even to Asuka's non understandable shouting.

Sighing slightly she gripped her clipboard "Calm down Asuka, The Angel is rather weak, it's the small ones that will get you noticed" This seemed to instantly excite the fiery girl. "Now, Shinji take the blue one, Asuka the red. Rei go to your EVA."

Slipping into his Suit, Shinji sighed slightly, it was pretty comfortable. He took a moment to look at the controls, some of them were like the Eva's that was true. Gripping the controls for the movement Shinji smiled slightly, turning on the radio. "S-Shinji ready..." All of the suits seemed to be equipped with some kind of sword, and a rifle. Obviously the AT fields of the Mini-Angels were practically non existent, but according to the good Doctor they were quite fast.

Waiting on the command bridge Ritsuko sighed slightly "I hope this works..." Hearing Shinji report his preparation, and a identical one from Asuka she pressed a small red button, the nearly forgotten hanger doors opening up slowly. "launch at your own will, Each of you have 50 Dummy plugs connected to stay a certain distance range from you, although not as effective as an actual pilot they should be more advanced then them."

Nodding slowly Shinji swallowed the Lump in his throat, he had never piloted such a thing before and was afraid he would fail...yet again. Flicking a few switches the Suit ran a diagnostic. "Life support, Active. Thrusters, Green. Weaponry, Ready. Power supply, Optimal. Launching, in three, two...one." The suits two red eyes flickered to life as Shinji walked out of the hanger, the Dummy plugs slowly coming to life to follow there master.

Unit-00 Had already launched, waiting patiently Rei held the controls. When she spotted Shinji she immediately began moving towards Rikto, trusting him to support her from the ground. She could see explosions and firing going on around the Unmoving Angel, which was most definatly the SEELE attempting to fight.

Misato sighed slightly within the command bridge, she really hated not being able to help Shinji fight. Tuning into the SEELE radio signals she leaned back in her chair. The SEELE soldiers seemed to be screaming there constant losses.

"Enemy condition, minimal damage! Squads 2, 3 and 5 eliminated. Squadron 6 critical condition. New orders, support NERV forces, hold the lines!"

The Cyber suit Eva replicates marched forward slowly before breaking into a run, coming on what seemed to be almost a massacre. The Angels lackeys used there immense speed to get close to there victims only to rip them apart with claws. Almost as soon as they arrived half of the white demons left to face them.

The battle was slow, and terrible if you asked him. He was able to dodge several lunges, only to fill the devils with rifle fire, that was until it was ripped apart along with his suits left arm. Screaming Shinji fell back against a building staring into a giant black eye on the mini angels head.

Panting softly he was unable to react quick enough as his cockpit was ripped off, but that didn't stop him from drawing the sword and slicing it apart. Standing up slowly his suit wobbled slightly, according to one of the screens still attached to his suit he had about 12 dummy plugs left. Pressing a button they gathered around him ready to follow.

Despite Ritsuko's requests for his withdrawal he refused...he knew Rei was fighting the Main angel..he could see it. As she tried to Beat the thing with punches, with rifle fire...and she was winning...she needed time..especially since her Eva had several of the beasts climbing up it's legs.

Clutching the sword he forced his damaged suit to boost upwards, grabbing onto unit-00 for leverage as he tried to take out the invaders. It was rather simple since they were trying to climb, but the last one on Rei's back made an unexpected move...and with a load scream his suit began it's plummet to the ground.

A/N: am i stopping here? Yep, thats what you get for not reviewing...Find out what happened next time.