The Ultimate Angel: Changing Time itself
Chapter 7: Commander Ikari
Disclaimer: I am Poor, I own Nothing.
A/N: Hello again! Some Interesting things may happen this chapter, as well as some things were you may depending on how open your mind is be screaming "What the fuck is this? You call yourself a writer!". If this is how you think...well i am very sorry, truthfully i am because that means i would lose you for a reader. And the amount of Hits on this fic has well steadily declining. Anyway for those of you still with me let us continue!
December 31st-In NERV
Things took a turn for the worst three days earlier, not only had NERV sustained a decent amount of damage but There commander was now dead. Things had been rather hectic and disorganized as people tried to repair what damage had been delt while moving the corpses of those unfortunate few who where caught by the Mini-Angels. The feelings on Gendo Ikari's death were split into Four categories. Those who didn't mind Gendo, or didn't know him very well mourned his loss. Most of those who knew him well were glad to see him gone, and couldn't care less if he kicked the bucket. The third group were indifferent, and had no idea how to feel. And then there was Shinji, who was somewhere in limbo of it all, unable to decide if he should be happy...upset, or indifferent...he was alone again.
Kouzou Fuyutsuki who was in fact vice commander took immediate charge of the situation, but things were still rather disorganized with everyones fear on what would now happen.
The Many staff members of NERV sighed as they assembled in the Briefing room, a UN official had arrived to explain how things were going to change with the commanders death. Sitting down Shinji looked around the room carefully, people looked really tired, but that was to be expected with everyones extra long shifts.
His thoughts were interrupted as someone in Military uniform cleared there throat at the head of the table. "Thank you all for meeting me so quickly, I am Shioko Akoji. Due to recent events a new line of command is to be put in place to control NERV. One Misato Katsuragi will become Vice commander, effective immediately." Everyone seemed to turn to the purple haired beauty before she cheered.
"Yes! Promotion for Me! About time to, my Paycheck sucked!" She blinked as people seemed to sigh and turn away from her, when the man cleared his throat angrily she went silent, but cheered internally.
"Commander Ikari will be replaced by his son Shinji Ikari, Effective immediately:" The room burst into a fit of conversation, many sounding very objectionable to the idea. "Silence! This is the final decision, the UN feels that this is the best course of action. Due to his young age and inexperience Kouzou Fuyutsuki shall be placed as Commander Ikari's senior adviser and in Shinji's absence or inability to command shall take temporary command over NERV. Finally, a new scientist will arrive tomorrow to assist Doctor Akagi" Before anyone could question him he stood and left leaving a room of confused people.
Eyes slowly shifted to Shinji who was now uncomfortably shifting in his seat at the unwanted attention. The reason he was allowed to be here and none of the other pilots was now painfully obvious. Slowly Misato stood before smiling "Well well we have a new commander! And this one isn't a pain in the ass!"
Despite people's ideas on the subject many seemed more at ease with Fuyutsuki as his adviser, since he had been second in command before Misato. The room was almost completely cleared except for a few chatter boxes, Misato, Ritsuko, Fuyutsuki and Shinji.
Shaking her head Ritsuko shook Shinji's hand "Well well Shinji...or should i say Commander Ikari?" Blushing deeply Shinji quickly shook his head "S-Shinji's fine..." Nodding her head the scientist turned to leave "I look forward to serving you." With that she left.
Patting him on the shoulder Misato grinned "Wow Shinji i didn't expect that one, in one day you get a higher rank then me. How do you do it." Shaking her head she left through the door "See you at home!"
Looking rather stern at the moment his new adviser looked down at him "Commander Ikari, if we could head to your office please, i would like to discuss a few things with you." Nodding his head slowly Shinji slowly followed the older man, who without trying was already more of a father then his own, even if he barely even saw him.
When they reached his...'fathers' old office he saw it was now almost completely empty. When his adviser sat in the guest chair, he hesitantly sat in the comfy arm chair currently taking the space behind the large desk.
"Shinji, i am sure this is quite a shock to you, i certainly did not expect this. As your adviser, i was wondering if you still wished to attend school." Blinking a few times Shinji shifted slightly...this was all very strange. "I-if i still can i would like to..."
"Of course, i will just retain command in your absence. Also since you know little of Money handling i was wondering if you were willing to let me take care of that for you." Nodding slowly Shinji smiled...he was glad the old man was taking some of the work off him, since he didn't know how to do it. "Y-yes please..." With a slight smile Fuyutsuki stood "You will do fine Shinji, i will help you anyway i can"
"Well it has been a long day Commander Ikari, you should return home. I will look after things here, unless of course you want to stay." Shaking his head Shinji slowly stood up "T-thanks for helping me out...", very rapidly walking out of the room he sighed, soonafter he was then out of NERV.
Sighing slightly he started a slow walk towards home. "Me commander? I-i'm not like my father...i can't be like that! Just because i'm his son they think i can run Nerv. This just isn't right..." It felt like one last cruel joke from his father, first he ignored him his whole life and abandoned him. Then he brings him in just because he had a single use for him. And now? Now he leaves this world leaving him here to fail.
Reaching the apartment he smiled slightly when he reached the desired door. Walking in he was simply greeted by an angry Asuka much to his dismay...even though they were together she still had her temper, even if it wasn't as violent. "Where have you been! I'm starved Shinji!"
Twitching slightly he strolled over to the kitchen counter looking back at his girlfriends smug grin. Taking a cook book out he slammed it on the counter. "Make something your self!" Retreating into his room slowly he smirked "Or don't eat" he finally called just before closing his door.
It took several minutes for the girl to understand what just happened "He just...He just..." Twitching in anger she vigorously slammed on his door "Get your lazy ass out here right now Ikari!"
It took a few seconds but the door finally swung open, but it wasn't the innocent shy little boy she knew...it was the new Shinji who knew just what buttons to push on her. "Lazy? LAZY? You want to see lazy then check a dam mirror. What do you do in this house? Nothing! So make a meal of your own for once in your dam life!"
With everything that had been happening lately he needed no help from his brain's roommate to blow up in anger. He was sick of a lot of things and finally decided to take a little charge of it. He stared at the devil his eyes a mix of anger and frustration.
Asuka couldn't seem to form words as she stared at Shinji, this new attitude of his just seemed to stun her, it had been gradual through the days but he never got that angry. Finally she settled at a slow nod before she kissed him roughly.
Shinji blinked once before returning it, he actually expected to be smacked around, but at the moment he would have probably fought back. When they finally separated he grinned a bit "What was that for..."
Shaking her head the redhead smirked "Well, I've never been more attracted to you then i was with your outburst..." Smirking she gave him another kiss but put more passion into it before breaking off "...since your not going to make dinner, can you at least HELP me make it?" Thinking for a moment he nodded "Fine Fine"
When Misato arrived home that night she smirked opening the door 'hey that smells good, wonderful, supper might be ready soon then!' When she spotted Asuka doing most of the cooking she instantly turned to leave, scared of even trying the food. Almost as on cue she heard Shinji's voice "Your not trying to skip out after Asuka worked so hard on dinner are you?"
Blinking Misato turned waving her hands dismissively "No No of course not! I just thought i forgot something in my car..." Closing the door she sighed grabbing a beer, she was going to need it.
Two cans of beer later she was sitting at the table watching Shinji put plates down. Grinning Shinji placed something in front of her "I helped Asuka make something...special...for you" Gulping down her fear Misato poked at it "Special? What is it?"
Beginning to eat his own meal Shinji smiled "Beer battered shrimp" he had to admit Asuka didn't do to bad considering he had her do most of the work. It was definatly edible and pretty good to, unlike Misato's cooking which could drop anyone in spasms.
Groaning Misato popped open another beer "Oh come on...you expect me to eat-Wait did you say beer battered?" She practically began drooling as Shinji nodded, almost instantly she picked one up. "Well it would be Impolite not to at least try!"
Asuka smirked when Misato took a bite and didn't look disgusted "Just another thing i'm good at! Well, Shinji did help...a little." While she ate her own cooking she sighed, she preferred Shinji's cooking but all this time she could have made a meal and instead forced him to. The group ate in relative silence except for a few comments on Asuka's decent cooking.
Finally while Shinji was clearing the table Misato grinned "Hey Asuka did you hear who the new commander of Nerv is?" When the now interested pilot looked intently for an answer Shinji sighed.
Smirking Misato stretched standing up "None other then Shinji Ikari! Well i guess I'll be heading off to bed, thanks for dinner!" Heading off into her room Misato chuckled "The New Commander Ikari...Imagine that."
Standing Asuka placed her plate in the sink "Is she serious! Your the new commander!" at his hesitant nod she groaned "What is the government thinking! Your a 14 year old boy for god sakes! You know nothing about Nerv expect what your told for piloting!"
Sighing Shinji washed the few dishes placing them in there respective places "Well Fuyutsuki is my adviser...and Misato is now second in command so she can help out, and i'm sure Dr Akagi wouldn't mind going over a few things with me..."
Asuka seemed even more shocked at Misato's promotion "They gave HER second in command! Are they nuts! The whole place will collapse in a week!" Grumbling she leaned don the counter "Well i'm tired..." Watching the redhead leave he could hear a few things about insane officials running the government.
Right before he himself headed off to be he heard a light knock on the door. Blinking he slowly approached whispering as to not wake anyone "Who's there?"
Sounding rather rushed and scared Kensuke's voice came quick "Shinji! Is that you...oh thank god, i-is anyone else awake?"
Blinking Shinji opened the door "No, if you want i can wake-" Kensuke immediately cut him off "No! Please...i-i need your help Shinji...you need to hide me...t-the UN is trying to get me killed!"
"Wait what? The UN is after you? Why!" Kensuke moved into the apartment but made sure to be rather quiet in case Misato had been informed to turn him in. "I-i hacked into there computer on a dare...and...and well i found something i shouldn't. Please Shinji you have to help me, your the only one i can trust"
Looking over his friend for a moment he could tell he looked Very tired and was for good reason scared. The left Lens of his glasses was cracked and his clothes were ripped in several places. "H-how am i supposed to hide you? Maybe if i tell Misato.."
"No! S-she might know...please Shinji, i will even stay in your closet if i have to...anything" Sighing Shinji couldn't bring himself to turn his back on one of his only friends "O-ok fine...you can stay in my room, but when someone else is home you spend the time in the closet or under the bed ok?" At his friends nod he sighed.
"I will try and find something better...but until then your stuck in my room...when everyones gone help yourself to something in the fridge...just not Pen-Pen's." When his friend nodded quickly he shook his head lading him to his room.
"I can't thank you enough for this Shinji...H-here...you take this, in case they somehow catch me" Handing him a folder Shinji blinked before smiling. "I guess I'll hide it..." He was struggling to find a place it could go when he found a loose floorboard, stuffing it under it he smirked "This should do..."
Turning around he saw Kensuke already asleep curled up in the closet. Removing a few things to make room he closed the door with a sigh "I can't believe i'm doing this...well good thing i'm the only one who cleans."
A/N: Tune in for the next chapter.