The Ultimate Angel: Changing Time Itself
Chapter 5: The shadows of your mind
Disclaimer: I still own nothing, thought i would by now...
A/N: Well thank you so much for the reviews! The more i get the faster the next chapter will appear. I would like to give special thanks to Dar Sel'La and NefCanuck. You two have reviewed all four chapters and i do thank your continued support, people like you are the reason i keep writing despite the obvious flaws in my technique. I hope i can keep your interest in this story, now let's continue!
Everything seemed to be in slow motion...the chunks of metal gently turning in the air, his suit slowly falling closer to the cement ground below. His mind sifted through memory's of his past, his mother..his unloving father, the eva's...his kiss with asuka. It all went by in a blur but his mind relived everyone of them.
Tears slid from his eyes, painful memories having been the bulk of his life, now having all of them forced back into his mind. His eyes shifted from the sky to the giant still battling on the street, a muffled sound kept erupting from somewhere near him, most likly the broken radio, but nothing reached his ears.
Closing his eyes Shinji could simply smile the only ones he loved being pushed to the front of his thoughts "The end..." The falling form of the Ricktin or Mini-angel stared at him with the black eye. He could feel it sifting through his mind...He could see the small white thread like pole pressed against his skull.
Time seemed to speed up as the ground came closer, and closer still. The last thing he saw was that black eye go blank before he hit, a sickening crash along with the breaking of metal filled his ears. He felt metal push into his skin and instantly found himself screaming in pain, eyes shut tightly before he passed out.
October 26-morning
Shinji shot up instantly from his bed, regretting it when he felt the sharp pain in his body. Sighing slightly he layed back down recognizing the familiar white ceiling...the hospital...instead of dieing once again he was forced to live.
He turned on his side before noticing the familiar face of Asuka, curled up asleep in the chair. 'why did she sleep here...well she looks content so i won't wake h-' His thoughts were cut off as his head was filled with a strange buzzing sound, his sight disappearing.
Once again waking up he was face first in the hospital hallway, Ritsuko and Asuka helping him up, and Misato rubbing her temples. "What is with you Shinji! We told you to stay in bed like 8 times! If Ritsuko hadn't tripped you..."
Sighing slightly the doctor shook her head "Are you feeling alright Shinji? You seemed a bit out of it...like you weren't yourself...almost hit Misato" Smiling weakly he shook his head "I-i'm fine...sleep walking probably, i used to do it...i thought i was done with it. H-how did the battle go?" He was lying sure, but he had no better explanation.
Grumbling something about him being a Baka Asuka spoke up "Rei killed Rikto and all the other ones shut down, you know you almost got yourself killed! Your arms in a sling!" He hadn't even noticed it until now, looking down hazily he saw the sling supporting his arm "They...were climbing on Rei's eva...i didn't...they might have done something"
Sighing slightly Misato gripped his shoulders "Let's get you home...Ritsuko said besides for the arm you only have some minor bruises and scrapes, A miracle actually! And you said it would be my driving that got you killed.."
Shinji simply stared out the window, barely speaking a word as the car sped towards there happy little home.."How long does this have to stay on..." Looking back at him for a moment Misato smiled "Oh, depends on how fast your arm heals..Ritsuko wants you to come in tomorrow to take a look for an approximate date, but tonight you rest! We will order dinner!"
Nodding slowly he returned to his fixation on the outside world...Asuka wasn't saying a word to him...although that wouldn't last to long if he knew her, she voiced her problems...never bottled them up like him.
The girls walked into the apartment, followed by a quiet Shinji, who felt rather strange...like he wasn't all there. "Hey i'm going to take a shower, you kids order dinner will ya? Thanks!" Misato flew off into the bathroom to escape the quiet tension.
Heading for the phone Shinji felt his good hand get gripped by Asuka "You are a complete Baka! Ever think of what would have happened if you had died? Your an idiot!" Turning slightly Shinji responding in the only way he ever did, with a weak smile he bowed a bit "I'm sorry to worry you..."
That earned him a slap as Asuka's anger continued to raise "You didn't worry me! Why would i worry about a Baka like you! But i do need a backup pilot and Rei definatly doesn't cut it!" She mentally smacked herself when she saw the hurt cross his face.
"Right...sorry...i forgot my only purpose was to pilot...i thought for a second..." Shaking his head he picked up the phone, but Asuka didn't stop the torment there. "What were you going to say! Thought what!"
"It's nothing...just...leave me alone..." Her yelling became more distant as part of his mind seemed to blank out...not completely this time like in the hospital, but partially, like only half of his body was under his control. Before he could stop himself he had pinned his fiery roommate to the wall with a fierce kiss, the phone hitting te floor as his hands pinned her arms to the wall.
Asuka hardly had time to take in air while she was pushed against the wall, his rather forceful actions both scared her an excited her...he had never dared test her power over him...and yet she couldn't pull away from the kiss...she did the exact opposite, returning it in full force. She had to force back a whimper of protest when he pulled away, walking off into his room dialing the phone "What...What just happened"
Dinner was carried out in complete silence excluding the not-so-subtle attempts at sparking a conversation from Misato. Shinji was trying to think of what was wrong with him...while Asuka was struggling with what exactly she felt for him, Simple frustration at wanting someone close...a crush...or possibly more? It had to be more...none of the morons in the city made her feel like this...except him.
As soon as dinner was over the apartments occupants escaped to their rooms, not even a single goodnight shared, of course this occurance seemed to happen more and more often.
October 27
Shinji was both glad and upset he had to miss school today. Happy because he still felt strange, and mad since he had been sitting motionlessly in Ritsuko's office for the last 45 minutes while she mumbled to herself looking at something.
Looking strangely at him the scientist sighed "You can take the sling off...your arms fine now" Watching the boys confused stare she stood up "I can't explain it but your body is fully healed...not so much as a scar. Shinji...if you wouldn't mind...you've been acting strange...do you mind staying for some more tests." When he reluctantly nodded she smiled.
It was a good 2 hours before he got out of NERV, and he still had to go back so she could give him the results on his psychological tests, they thought he was crazy for some reason. He groaned when he spotted Toji waiting for him outside. "Why are you here? I missed school already you know..."
Grinning slightly his friend patted him on the back, Harder then was needed "Forget already? You promised to go on my date with me" he watched amused as Shinji's face turned from confused to depressed "Can't you take Kensuke!"
Shaking his head Toji pulled him by his arm "Nop let's go!" He dragged his friend along without hearing a second complaint as Shinji remembered he had agreed to it...
It was a good ten minutes before they had reached the movie theaters, buying the tickets they had to wait for the girls to arrive."So what are we going to see...?" This time it was Toji who groaned slightly "Some foreign film...Hikari wants to see it...so just bare with it" Shinji smiled slightly when he saw Hikari come around the corner in a nice little dress, but he almost bursted when he saw the second girl, fit in a stunning red dress that would make any guy look twice.
15 minutes earlier
Asuka groaned as Hikari rang the doorbell to her apartment, opening it she sighed "I can't believe you talked me into this...i feel like i'm.." 'cheating on Shinji...' "..Being set up for a bad date."
Smiling slightly Hikari shook her head "I'm sure Toji wouldn't bring just anyone...And with that dress he might pass out before you even get to say hi anyway!"
The girls walked slowly, talking about what who the mystery guy might be, it was rather obvious no one in the city ever stopped to have an intelligent thought with how obvious it should have been. As they turned the corner to the theater Asuka's eyes slowly found Toji, but she could hardly breath when she saw Shinji staring at her...why him? She was supposed to be staying away from him...to have some time to think about things.
Despite wanting to turn around and walk away like she wasn't supposed to be there she simply groaned and pushed her legs forward, approaching the boys slightly "Shinji, what the hell are you doing here!" She glared at Hikari when she received a nudge.
Hikari smiled leaning closer to her friend "Oh relax, don't be so mean to your date, might scare him off" She gave a sly smile...it was such a wonderful plan, thankfully Toji went along with it...although threatening not to go on a date with him may have given him the needed push. It was rare the class represenitive be so sneaky and manipualitive..some of Asuka must have rubbed off on her.
Shinji smiled slightly rubbing the back of his head "Oh um...hey Asuka, didn't expect you to be my...date..." She smiled slightly but it was replaced soon after with an irritated look as she grabbed his arm "Well if you HAVE to be my date, i might as well try to make this work." Shinji gasped feeling himself being pulled into the theater followed by the other two.
When the movie started the only one really into it was Hikari. Toji forced himself to look interested, Asuka switched between Interested, and disgusted at the projected romances the film showed "like that would ever happen"
"well...it's possible, i mean it might not happen like that often..." He stopped instantly when she glared at him, not happy with his romantic beliefs. "Oh please, theres always going to be someone in control of the relationship, there is no 'equal'"
Sighing slightly Shinji looked over at her...she was absolutely beautiful in that dress "Well, how do you know...you don't exactly have a boyfriend do you..."
This earned him another glare but nothing more since they were in a public place "None of the men here are up to my standards, little boys thats all they are" Staring at the movie for a moment longer she sighed...this movie just wasn't cutting it for her "Hey Shinji...want to get out of here? Go somewhere else or something?"
Nodding slowly He watched Asuka raise to leave, whisper something to Hikari, then pull him out of his seat. Blinking slightly he followed without complaint...as long as he got out of that movie he didn't care.
Asuka smiled slightly when they emerged into the open, the setting sun looking rather nice "Well, where would you like to go Shinji?"
Tilting his head slightly Shinji couldn't figure it out..he was almost sure she'd have them go there separate ways already. "What do you mean? You actually...WANT to go somewhere with me?" She stared at him for several moments before grinning "Well we are on a date still technically, it would be rude to just stop it now."
With a smile he looked around slightly...having onlya little money left after buying his tickethe had to think of something that was either really cheap, or free. "Well...we could take the long way home..and get ice cream or something"
Turning slightly she smiled "Sounds like a plan, let's go!" She took his hand again, but instead of yanking him she walked beside him for once in her life. "I have a suspicion this date was planned...those two were definatly up to something"
"Really? I didn't notice anything..." As Shinji thought about it, the whole thing did seem a little to coincidental. "Well maybe, but does it matter?" Shaking her head Asuka smirked "Probably not, especially for you...getting a date with a fox like me and all"
"A fox? Yeah that fits you well...sly and manipulative..." Turning slightly she glared a bit "Well i do get what i want that way at least, whatever it takes..."
"Well you could stop always toying with my emotions, it's really quite cruel..." He was rather surprised with her calmness at the whole thing...did she think he was kidding? "And what emotions would those be, not like you want me or anything...no no of course that can't be it, kissing me twice!"
Groaning slightly he shook his head "Well not like you didn't enjoy it, didn't exactly push me away either time did you? No no you were quite into it" As she stared at him he could see her struggle to find words to retaliate with, but all he found was a blush that emerged on her cheeks.
The rest of the walk although slightly uncomfortable went by ok, he payed for the ice cream with the last of his money and they finished by the time they got back to the apartment...both kids stopping at the front door.
When asuka moved to open the door he grabbed her hand softly "Asuka..about before...i didn't mean to.." Shaking her head she pulled her hand from his "Forget it...It doesn't matter...we'll talk about it later.."
Shinji suddenly heard that buzzing sound, but a softer quieter version..like a whisper in his ear, daring him to push for what he wanted...he couldn't figure out why his personally kept changing like this "...What..no goodnight kiss?"
The redhead stiffened almost instantly...he actually was daring to ask for one? Where the hell was that nerve coming from! Where was the shy boy! Before she had a chance to respond he caught her lips in a soft kiss...well at least he was still gentle.
Not even bothering to refuse The third child she kissed back, feeling her back against the apartment door. Pulling apart from him slightly she smiled "Well, you didn't exactly give me a choice did you?" Grinning she kissed him this time, only deeper as her arms snaked around his neck, A fierce kiss brewing between them before the door opened, both falling to the ground with a thud.
Misato grinned looking down at the two "Well...you two could have at least waited until you got into Shinji's room...i mean really, right against the apartment door?" She had to suppress breaking out in laugher as the two untangled themselves to scramble to there feet.
Asuka gave her 'guardian' a death glare that she kept for special occasions "I am not like you! I don't sleep with anyone i go out on a date with!" Ignoring Asuka's attempt at angering her Misato simply grinned larger "OH! You two are dating! I can't wait to tell everyone!"
Instead of threatening her the redhead surprised her by walking off to her room with a mixture of a frown and a smirk...which looked quite strange "See if i care, they will know eventually"
Looking over at Shinji who had a deep blush and was looking quite nervous she smiled "So you two are dating then?" He shuffled slightly in his place "I-i guess so...i'm not really sure..." Chuckling Misato went off to sleep, having done her job of embarrassing them for the night. Shinji soon followed the trend heading off to sleep.
A/N: Personally i think this chapter sucked...but i guess I'll wait for reviews to decide if it's official, i did want to get Asuka and Shinji into the dating scene...so Well there they are, I'm attempting to Mix the Ever controlling demon, and the Submissive side of her personally...is it working well? Longest chapter yet, atleast that's a bonus.