Disclaimer: don't own Evangelion. I own a Evangelion.....but thats a different story altogether...
Hello everyone! My update was a tad late but it is also pretty long.
It was brought to my attention by shadowspider101 that there was an Eva unit 04 in the series, and that it's S2 engine exploded. I have COMPLETELY forgotten about that, I'm sorry everyone! So here's the deal: Geffen Descartes DOES NOT operate Eva unit 04, he operates Eva unit 05. Eva unit 04 was destroyed, and it is still dead. Eva Unit 05 is a completely original Evangelion created by me (unless there is one of those in the series....man, I really need to rewatch the anime....its been so long..) so shaodwspider101, thanks for telling about that little mix up :)
Besides that, I don't have much else to say. here's the next chapter!
Chapter Eight: Geffen Strikes
Setting: Streets of Tokyo-2. 6:00 pm, early dusk.
Shinji:....hey...Asuka....
Asuka turned around and looked at Shinji
Asuka: Yeah, Shinji?
Shinji: You could....pant...carry a few of these you know....
Asuka didn't even take the time to actually look at Shinji. They just finished shopping at the mall, and they were successful in finding Shinji good-looking clothes for him. However, he was the one that was stuck with the burden of carrying the bags. Now, two or three bags wouldn't be a problem, but he was carrying about fifteen bags of clothing; that took his whole body to carry all of these bags, literally. He looked like a giant pile of assorted construction paper lurking the streets of Tokyo-2.
Asuka: Shinji? Is that you under there?
Asuka pulled out one bags and looked at Shinji straight in the face. She started getting concerned when she saw how winded he was; the boy looked really flushed, and was sweating like crazy. She grabbed a few bags off of him and placed them on the wet ground.
Asuka (smiling weakly): Sorry about that Shinji. I guess I bought more than I needed to...
Shinji:...pant...pant...you could have looked back at me sooner...pant...you know....pant
Asuka placed the umbrella over his head to protect him from the rain.
Asuka: Look at it this way: you were in disguise....that way, no one could recognize you....
Shinji.:....but look, your new clothes are all wet....
Asuka looked at the bags to see that they were all soaking with rain.
Asuka:...sigh....Don't worry, It was my fault...
Shinji:...no...maybe if I was just a little bit faster...
But the looks of it, Shinji felt massive guilt for getting their new clothes wet. Why should he though? It was really no big deal....
Asuka: Jeez Shinji, are you beating yourself up over a little rain? Don't worry about getting our clothes wet and dirty...
Shinji:...But you spent so much money on them...
Asuka: Shinji. Don't worry about it, ok? We can wash and dry them when we get home. Even a baka like you should know that much....
Shinji looked up at her with embarrassment.
Asuka:...oh., sorry about that; I was just teasing! Man, cheer up a bit Shinji; don't let the rain here get to you...that's whats making you feel gloomy and self-conscious. Trust me, if you try to look up at things in life, you'll feel...well...as right as rain!
She winked at him and grabbed some of the bags from his hands and the ones on the ground. Shinji could feel the warmth of her hands as they brushed past his to get the baggage. He loved that that warm sensation....it was true comfort...
Asuka (jokingly): Come on, Baka! We better hurry up, or else I'll have to throw you outside for the night!
Asuka (to herself0: 'as right as rain'?! Mein Gott, that's a horrible cliché...
Shinji walked alongside Asuka with his baggage much lighter now. The warmth that radiated from her touch was gone now, and he felt once again cold and alone. It was true that the rain made him feel rather depressed and apologetic, but he still felt bad for getting her clothes wet while leaving the mall.
But....should he? The rain was particularly heavy today, and he had no way of covering the himself or the bags. There was nothing he could really do to protect the parcels, so why did he still feel so bad over something so minute and ridiculous?
Was he maybe trying to look good for Asuka? Was he trying to get her to like him more?
He was definitely her best friend , no question about it; but was that all he was to her? He cherished that friendship more than anything else, but would ever live up to her standards...the standards of a lover?
Shinji couldn't think of a world without Asuka...she was the one he truly wanted to be with. But what really hurt was the fact that she was unwilling to accept those feelings he had for her; she knew he really, really cared for her....by God, she knew; and she probably felt the same way back. But for some reason, she just wanted to remain friends with the boy...she wanted NOTHING to change between them...nothing at all...
Those feelings can really hurt...
Maybe she was unwilling to accept her OWN feelings....maybe he reminded her too much or her old life as an Eva pilot.
Whatever it was, She still wanted to be as far away from him as much as possible; without hurting him in the process.She had gotten to be a much better person over the days, but she was still running away from her problems....like he used to run away...
Then again, Shinji was probably over reacting once again. After all, they were only just reacquainted seven days ago. She hated him at first, then she grew to liking him. Lord knows how long it would be before she could love him...if that happens at all...
Asuka: Come on Shinji! Hurry up!
Shinji jumped back to consciousness and saw that Asuka was a good forty feet ahead of him. He quickly reacted by running as fast he can, but the weight of bags were slowing him down ten-fold. Asuka, on the other hand, took the liberty of only carrying a few bags and was far more capable of sprinting than Shinji was.
Shinji completely lost his breath outside of the complex and slowly staggered his way back to Asuka's apartment. Asuka was already inside of the apartment by the time he reached the desired floor. He slowly walked inside of the apartment and dropped the bags on the floor with no care of what the contents were. He dropped to his hands and knees and breathed deeply.
Asuka stood in the middle of the floor, sorting out all the clothes that were in the bags.
Asuka (jokingly): What took you so long Shinji?
Shinji lifted his head a little and looked at Asuka darkly.
Shinji:....too....many...bags....
Asuka crouched toward Shinjis face and smiled. She bent down low enough to give Shinji a good view of her bust...
Asuka: awww.....I'm sorry dear. But you were still too slow...that means you ain't getting any tonight...
Asuka's flirts always seemed to a way to weaken Shinji. He would always react the same way too: She does something, he blushes, then he either walks away or babbles into nothingness. This time however, Shinji was ready for her. He smile seductively back at her and replied.
Shinji: Awww....but you know you can't live without my love honey.
Bingo. Asuka was now the speechless one for once. She had never expected that to come from Shinji's mouth, let alone anyone elses. She did not know how to react to this situation ....and now she was blushing uncontrollably....she had to do something....
It was at this moment that the rotation of the Earth (and Asuka's unsteady balance) caused her to fall right on top of Shinji, making him toss the bags of wet clothing into the air.
And here they were: Asuka sitting top of Shinji. Shinji laying on the floor. Dozens of wet clothes spread about; some of which landed on Asuka's buttoned white shirt. Now normally this would be unnoticeable, but the clothes were soaking wet enough to cause Asuka's tight shirt to absorb some of the excess water the other clothing excreted....giving him a more appealing visual of her chest...
Asuka, on the other hand, was perfectly idle. She didn't realize that her shirt had become all wet, revealing her bust in almost perfect resolution; nor did she care. Right now, for some strange, unforeseen reason, she was actually ENJOYING this....Shinji was so warm. even when he was wet; she had never felt such comfort before...
...maybe...Shinji was enjoying this too
Shinji looked at Asuka straight in the eyes, trying to avoid the magnetism her breasts gave off. He was almost certain that Asuka would castrate him for just looking at them for a couple of seconds. But on second thought, he noticed that Asuka was looking back at him strangely. She did not look enraged, nor did she look embarrassed. She looked...needy....like she wanted Shinji to do something for her in order to fufill her desire...
Shinji sure hoped that she was not thinking about 'that'...the very thing she tried to avoid by tying him up at night...
Shinji worst fears were confirmed when she started leaning toward Shinji slowly; he really did want to get closer to Asuka, but this was definitely pushing the bar.
She didn't want to be more than friends with Shinji anyway, so why the hell was this happening?!
Shinji would have gaped in fear at the sight of the approaching Asuka, but the animal magnetism between them was too intense to resist. Her lips were calling out to him more desire than he could handle. All he could do was lean forward and stare into her eyes with shock. He only hoped that Asuka would forgive him someday if something 'unexpected' happened....
Asuka was only a few inches away from his face, a hungry look still glowed inside of her glaring eyes...
Shinji (to himself): Oh shit!....this is it! Here goes nothing....
Shinji looked at Asuka and saw that she went passed his face; instead she placed her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arms under his and across his back.
All she really desired right now, was to embrace him. Shinji feel relieved and decided to loosen more. It was probably best to enjoy this moment.
Asuka (content): ummmm....Shinji, you're so warm....
Asuka did not know what was going on in her mind right now. She swore to herself that she would treat Shinji as a close friend and ONLY as a close friend;so why did this hug feel so right to her....
It could be destiny...
Asuka didn't know what to think. After she made up with Shinji, she swore that she would never hurt him again. And that meant never falling in love with him either...
But how couldn't she love him? He was an excellent cook, he kept the apartment in top shape all the time, and most of all, he was always there for her when she was in trouble....and that happened to her often around here....
FLASHBACK
Setting: Asuka's apartment. Two days ago. 2:00 am
Shinji was sound asleep in his sleeping bag, snuggling up to the warm fabric around him. Asuka had finally decided to set Shinji free of his rope prison, so it felt good to actually move his hands around while sleeping....
Yes sir, tonight was going to be a great night.....
Or so he thought.
At around the middle of the night, Shinji woke up to the sound of a women crying. At first, he thought that he was still dreaming, but then the sobbing got louder and more spontaneous; naturally, Shinji turned around in his futon to see what the noise was. It was Asuka.
Shinji (to himself): Of course. There wasn't anyone else here to cry......
Shinji lifted himself out of the bag and crawled over to the crying girl, her back turned away from him. Shinji was just about to see if she was alright, but then she started talking...in her sleep.
Asuka (crying): Mother....no...please.....don't make me go....please..mother....I don't.....want to...DIE!
Shinji could not take seeing the poor girl in pain anymore; he gently clasped her shoulder and shook her a little.
Shinji: Asuka, wake up. Come on...
Asuka took a few moments to stop sobbing and slowly turned her body towards Shinji. Her face was all wet and puffy, like she was crying for hours; she sat up and looked at Shinji
Asuka:...sniff...what do you want...sniff...baka...
Shinji:...You were crying in your sleep. (concerned) Are you ok, Asuka?
Asuka wiped some of the tears from her face and looked back at Shinji with a weak smile.
Asuka: I'm fine, I just...had a bad dream that's all...
Shinji was convinced in the least. This was just like the night before they fought the regenerating angel. She slept next to him that night, and she was crying then too....and most of all, Shinji could have sworn that she was whispering 'mother' in her sleep....
It was the same then, it is the same now. She still couldn't get over the traumatic death of her mother...its been years and she still was crying in fear of her mother
Shinji (to himself): She must really be in pain....six years and she still cries with tears of sorrow....she cannot live like this forever....
Shinji placed a hand on Asuka's shoulder and looked at her straight in the eyes. His eyes held a great strength to them, one that could normally be found in men of great courage...and Asuka could help but spill the truth out to him...
Asuka: ok...it wasn't just a dream....it's a haunting.....my mother....she died years ago...but she's still here in my mind.....I thought I came to terms with this when I was in my Eva last time....but I still can't forget...
Shinji kept a firm yet subtle hold Asuka's shoulder, prompting her to continue.
Asuka: she wanted me to die with her years ago...sniff...she wanted me to suffer with her in Hell....(starts sobbing again)...but sh-she didn't really want me around, she cared more about that stupid doll than she did me!
Asuka's second wave of tears rose out of her in torrents. Shinji took his hands off her shoulders and wrapped them around her neck, pulling her closer to his chest. Shinji kept her in that comforting grip and let her wetten his shirt with her fresh tears.
Shinji: Calm down Asuka...she didn't really feel that way about you....I'm sure that she loved you more than the world.....
Asuka's sobs started subsiding while lying against his chest.
Shinji:...Don't ever say that no one wants you around. Your father may have abandoned you long ago, but I'm not about to do the same....
Asuka: Shinji....
Asuka finally calmed down completely and lifted her head off of Shinji's chest. She smiled at him brightly while the tears glimmered off her face. Shinji smiled back at her and took his hands off of her.
Shinji: Don't worry...I'll be here for you when you need it.
Asuka smiled even more and wiped the tears off of her face. She nodded and crawled back to her bed in hopes of recovering the lost sleep she so needed.
Asuka: Shinji.....
Shinji was about to go back under his covers, but Asuka still demanded his attention first...
Shinji: Yes Asuka?
Asuka:....Thank you....
Shinji crawled under his covers and looked over at her, smiling brightly while sleep took him away.
Shinji:...You're Welcome....
END FLASHBACK
Everything seemed to make so much sense to her. Shinji and herself would make a wonderful pair indeed...but still, he had helped her so much so far, and she was unable to return the kindness at all...and if this continued....then she would probably end up hurting him more than anything else...
She knew that Shinji would always be there for her when she needed it, but if they became a couple someday, then she would be expected to help him out in return...
But she didn't know how...she had no idea how....
Asuka (to herself): I-I can't help him....I don't how....what do I do? What if I can't help him out at all? If we became lovers, would he still want me even if I couldn't do anything?....No, he would never want me again if that happened...w-we can't be a couple right now! It's just not right...it's just not right!
Asuka pulled herself away from Shinji so quickly that he was unable to react in time. She darted for the door and head across the terrace along the apartment. And within a matter of seconds, she ran down the stairs all the way to the bottom floor and hid behind the corner of the nearest alley.
Asuka: It seems so right....but it can't be that way. If this continues....nothing will come for us but pain....
Voice: Who's us?
Asuka was startled by the voice and instanteously went into self-defense mode. She seemed to have a bad habit of meeting strangers in alleys....
A man stepped from the shadows at the end of the alley...a very handsome blonde man. But that didn't stop Asuka from snapping at him nonetheless.
Asuka: What the hell do you want?
Man: calm down, calm down....I just saw you running down the street earlier....and you looked pretty distressed. I was just wondering if you were ok...
Asuka calmed down a bit and took a deep breath.
Asuka:...sigh...I'm fine. Sorry....
The man smiled at her proudly.
Man: Think nothing more of it. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Geffen Descartes; I'm a university student around here; but I'm in an internship with one of the big wig cooperations around here...
Asuka smiled back at him weakly. Looks like it was time to use her cover up name again...
Asuka: Pleasure to meet you. I'm Aki Katsu.
Geffen: Likewise. What were you crying about anyway? You boyfriend dump you or something?
Asuka looked at him with contempt. Did he have to be so damn blunt?...she still didn't trust him....
Asuka: Sort of, if it is any of your damn business....
Geffen took a step back and rose his hands up.
Geffen: Ok, Ok, sorry. Don't have to be so rude about it.....I just wanted to see if I can be of any help....
Asuka:...sigh....how?
Geffen smiled again and gave her his typical arrogant look.
Geffen: I was wondering if you would like to go back to my apartment with me....Now don't get me wrong, I just know some people who may be able to help you with problems, that's all. It's always good to have friends in high places...
Asuka ( to herself): Is this guy for real? Man....I thought I was conceited....but this guy is the god of all jerks....
Asuka (coldly): Is this how you get dates with all the girls you meet? You really need some new pick-up lines....
Geffen was taken aback for a second. No girl has been able to resist his concerned charm; then again all the girls he dated were superficial airheads with no self-respect...and Asuka wasn't one of those....
But, he could still make this work.
Geffen:..sigh...Fine. Sorry I bothered you, I only wished to help you out.
Geffen walked past her and proceeded onto the street.
Geffen: If you need any help, give me a call...I'm listed.
Asuka:...scoff....doubtful.
Geffen (disappointed):...fine...bye.
Asuka couldn't believe this guy; was he really so stupid to think that his lines would work on anyone? Who was he trying to fool anyway? The arrogance was really clouding his perception...
Asuka (to herself): Don't forget, YOU were like that once too Asuka. That prevented from seeing your feelings for Shinji.
Asuka's heart sank again once the name 'Shinji' crossed her mind. She was still unable to see how she could help him out....
And if she couldn't help him, she couldn't get close to him; she feared that most of all....
Being just friends was going to be difficult with this attraction to him; so she just HAD to find a way to get closer to him.
She could hear her phone ringing in her pocket; she must have forgotten to leave it at her apartment. She reached for it and half-expected for it to be Shinji wanting to know were she went...
But boy, was she ever wrong.
Asuka (picking up phone): ...hello Shinji.
Voice: I'am not Ikari, pilot Sorhyu.
Asuka nearly dropped the phone when she heard the voice on the other line. It couldn't possibly be...
Asuka: Ok, who is this? Is that...REI?! Wondergirl?1
Rei: You are correct pilot Sorhyu.
Asuka: B-but you can't be?! You're dead! You died....
Rei: Yes, I am dead. But now I am a part of everyone. I am not like other human beings; I don't die like they do. Instead, I simply transcend into what I originally was....Lilith....and Ikari's mother: Eva unit 01.
Asuka (to herself): hmph....stangely enough, that makes sense. Lilith is the mother of humans after all...it is no wonder she is part of all humans...
Asuka: So that's how you can speak to me, huh?
Rei: It is a rather complicated procedure, so I wish not to dwell in the mechanics of it all...if you don't mind...
Asuka: Sure Wondergirl, whatever you say....so, why the hell are you talking to me anyway?
Rei: That man....the one you just spoke to...is no ordinary man....
Asuka: You're so right Rei! He's an arrogant, ignorant jerk with no attachment with reality....
Rei: No, not that Sohryu. He just happens to be an Evangelion pilot: the pilot of Eva unit 05.
Now THIS had to be impossible. There was NO way that bastard could be an Eva pilot...
Asuka: Ok, I believe the fact that a dead girl is talking to me over the phone, but do you really expect me to believe that HE is an Eva pilot?!
Rei: No offense pilot Sorhyu, but you were no different from him....
It was true. She was just like him long long ago and she somehow became an Evangelion pilot.
Asuka:......yeah....I guess you are right....
Rei: But you are also unlike him Asuka. You had the will to change, and changed you did...I feel that you and Ikari will get along famously now.
Asuka:.......
Rei: That is why I am giving you this information....This new pilot is looking for Shinji...he is trying to get to him through you...he plans to use you, leave you, and finally, kill Shinji with the Evangelion. The man may look simple-minded, but he is still evil and must not be tempered with lightly...
Asuka started twitching with anger.
Asuka: he. wants. to. use. me....
Rei could sense the great anger rising from Asuka's body, and by the looks of it, the young man was to die in the most horrible way possible.
Asuka: He must pay for being so stupid....
Rei: Pilot Sorhyu you must lis-
Asuka hung up the phone. An idea had clicked in her mind, and all the peices just fell together perfectly....
She had finally found a way to help out Shinji.
First, she would collect info on that jerk and his Eva, give him a piece of her mind (which usually meant certain doom for guys like him), and tell Shinji all about it....
Asuka (to herself): oh Shinji! I finally get the chance to help you out! Maybe then things will work out between us....I hope...
Then a thought hit her. If this guy was a pilot, then there must be NERV personnel everywhere; not that it mattered, they apparently already found the two of them. But she still be as subtle as possible nonetheless...just in case.
She looked around for a phonebook in hopes of finding the phone number of Geffen Descartes. She eventually came across a newer looking phonebook and scanned the pages for his name. Fortunately, the guy was not lying and she found it right under his name. It said that he lived in the Tokyo-2 Municipal center: one of the more lavish high-rises in the city; in fact, they weren't that far away from it. The building was not run by NERV, so It must have been a private loft provided by the headquarters. If she was lucky, no one would recognize her....
Not that it mattered. She was going to try and help Shinji one way or another.
Asuka quickly dialed the numbers in the book and hoped that he would answer. Sure enough, the voice of the young jackass came out of the reciever.
Voice: Geffen Descartes speaking.
Asuka: hello...Geffen? Listen, I've called to tell you that I reconsidered your offer and.....
Setting: Asuka's apartment. 7:00 pm.
Shinji was sitting in the middle of the room, looking pretty depressed actually. Asuka just ran out of the room about an hour ago, and she hasn't come back yet....he tried calling her back earlier, but all he got was a busy signal...
Shinji (to himself): I sure did scare her off this time....I hope that nothings happened to her....
Shinji was sure that whole situation set her off and that she needed some time to herself in order to sort things out. But it was starting to get late, and she still hasn't returned home yet....
He knew well enough that Asuka could handle herself, but still...he could never forgive himself if anything bad happened to her...
Shinji jolted out of his depression to the sound of the phone ringing. He was hoping that it was Asuka calling him...maybe she wanted to meet up with him somewhere, or maybe she was telling him not to worry about her because she was with a friend or someone....
Boy, was he wrong.
Voice: Ikari...its me.
Shinji: Rei! Wow...long time no see...sorry if I was a little distant....
Rei: Shinji, I'am part of you remember? We are NEVER distant.
Shinji (rubbing back of neck): oh yeah...heh....I forgot.....so, what's going on?
Rei: It's pilot Sorhyu....
Shinji's heart gained several pounds and dropped to the pit of his stomach....something bad DID happen to Asuka....
Shinji (concerned): What happened to her Rei?! Is she hurt?! Please, tell me!
Rei: Keep your patience Ikari. She is just fine...but she is in serious trouble, and she may even get hurt in the process.
Shinji (slightly relieved):..sigh...okay, where is she then?
Rei: She is with a man named Geffen Descartes. He is the pilot of Evangelion unit 05 and has posted himself inside of the Tokyo-2 municipal center. He is just as arrogant and proud as pilot Sorhyu was years ago...but he holds a stong evil presence in him. He was sent here to fight you and capture Eva unit 01.
Shinji:...So why is Asuka with this guy? Does she know about this?
Rei: Yes, but she ran off before I could warn her....she went to his apartment in order to uncover information about the Evangelion unit he controls...but this man is manipulative to the extreme. If he finds out about her plan....she could be hurt severely....mentally and physically.
This was serious. Asuka usually could handle any guy that so much as looked at him wrong. But if Rei was worried for the girl's safety, then this guy must really be trouble...
Shinji: Ok then. The Tokyo-2 municipal building right?
Rei: Yes. But you may not make it in time; by foot or by public transport. She is already at his apartment, meaning that it won't be long before Descartes catches on...
Shinji couldn't believe it. Asuka was about to face certain pain, and he couldn't do anything about it. He hated feeling so helpless...
Shinji: arrgh.....there's gotta be some way to get there in time....I have to save her....
Rei: I may know of a way....
Shinji: What is it!? I'll do anything!
Rei: You can reach his apartment by using the Evangelion....YOUR Evangelion.
Shinji: ARE YOU CRAZY?! That thing can be spotted a mile away! It's got no cover.
Rei: wrong again Shinji....this whole city's got a cover...
Shinji looked out the window. Rain as usual...nothing new about that...
wait a minute....
that was it. RAIN was the cover....
Shinji: Of course! The rain would give the Eva a chance of escaping from sight! But still...what if I can't hide it? What if I have to run again? I don't think I should risk using the Eva....there has to be another way of saving her...
Rei: Time is running out Shinji....you've really got no choice.....
Shinji: But.....I can't.....there is just too much to risk.....There has to be another way!!!
Rei: If you want to save her you got no choice....
For the first time in his life, Shinji was at a complete dead end with his decisions. Either he had to go back inside of that horrid machine again and risk being seen or Asuka would be hurt....badly....
The thought of Asuka smiling at him somehow managed to pop into his mind. His heart felt great warmth just thinking about that smile. What would he do if Asuka was killed? Would he be able to live on?
Shinji (to himself):....what the hell am I doing? Why is it so hard for me to decide....hell, I really have no say in the matter....I said I will always be there for Asuka no matter what, and here I am whining about my fears....that's low....that's very low....
Shinji took a deep breath and prepared himself. His actions would most definitely lead to trouble in the long run...
Shinji:...Alright...I'll do it.
Rei:...thank you Shinji. Pilot Sorhyu certainly has entrusted her life to good hands. Don't let her down Shinji....
Shinji (smiling)...I won't.
Shinji's smiled faded as another possible conflict popped into his head.
But....how am I gonna get to the Eva?! It's a good 20 miles away from here....
Rei: Leave that to me. Just....be prepared.
The receiver went dead before Shinji could reply. He wasn't sure what the hell he was doing....all of this was happening too fast...And what did he plan to with the Eva when he reached Asuka? He most certainly couldn't put it back in the mountains...
Shinji:.....Rei....I hope you know what you are doing....
Back inside the cave hidden deep in the mountains, The Evangelion eyes glowed a twilight orange and sprung to life again. The huge behemoth started up all the operation systems and reached over for the discarded plug. With all its strength, it attempted to screw the plug in it's upper shoulders; but not so much that Shinji wouldn't be able to get in. With that done all that was left was to.....not attract a crowd....
Setting: UN base camp in the mountains. 8:00 pm.
The night was particularly quiet at base camp. Not too much traffic to worry about either; usually the officers would be up to their necks in unbound traffic. But tonight, things were different. Tonight was finally the big break the officers have been waiting for...
Most of soldiers just went back to the tents to play a quick game of cards or to suck back on a drink or two, but the rest just stood at their assigned posts along the highway. Those that remained just stood along the side of road chatting about interesting stuff that was going on....like this rumor spreading around that Toji Suzahara was to be discharged for falsifying information....
One particular solider just stood next to one of the barricades all to his lonesome. He didn't really feel like talking to the other guys right now, nor did he care for a game of cards. All he wanted to do was think to himself. Of course, that didn't stop him from having a quick drink.
He walked over to the barricade and perched himself against it. No one was going to come through tonight anyway; things have been WAY too slow for that.
Then he heard a small rumbling sound in the distance. Apparently he spoke too soon; There was some big ass truck heading his way...sigh...obviously needing permission to pass the restricted area; oh well, it was his job, and he did it well.
The rumbling started getting louder.....much louder.
Soldier (to himself): Damn....that's gotta be one hell of a truck.
He stood there half expecting to see a giant semi truck coming around the side of the mountain, but no one came; and the rumbling was still getting louder....
If only the young man had looked up to see the giant robot jumping over his own head.....
Then the rumbling started fading away....
.....weird. He could have sworn it was a truck coming.....but oh well. Less work for him.
Soldier: hmph. Must have just been a tremor.
The young cadet took another shot of his drink as the dark monstrous figure behind him diappeared into the distance.....heading straight for the city.....
Setting: Tokyo-2 municipal building. Geffen Descartes apartment. 8:00 pm.
Geffen: Here we are.
Geffen grabbed his keys and unlocked the door to the rather expensive looking apartment building. After finding the right key, he swiftly unlocked the door and walked right in.
Asuka just kinda stood there for a second and followed him in.
Asuka (to herself): damn it....he could have at least been a gentleman and let me in first...
Asuka's train of thought quickly derailed as she saw what the inside of the pad looked like. It looked one of those rooms you would normally see in an executive's apartment: there were several couches and chairs set up all around the room, A large bar on one sided of the room, and several other fancy-looking knick-knacks.
Asuka couldn't help but look in awe, these kind of places usually went to the big-wigs of major cooperations; so why did this guy have one? What strings did he have to pull to get this place?
Geffen: You like it? The company I work for gave it to me six months ago; apparently, one of their head bosses disappeared after 'resurrection' and they had no one else to give it to. So they gave it to the next best thing: me.
Asuka laughed weakly and turned her head in digust. True, this place was impressive; but this was not the kind of a place that Asuka would live in. It was way too artificial and uncomfortable for her, even if this guy wasn't living in it.
Geffen: I'll be right back; I just need to take care of something elsewhere.
The young man disappeared, giving Asuka the perfect opportunity to scavenge the area for anything useful....there had to be something here that could help out Shinji....
She looked around the main room; under all the couches, in every drawer, even behind all the picture frames (maybe there was a safe or something behind them...). All she found were a few pictures of him and a couple of his stupid looking buddies.
Besides that, nothing.
Asuka (to herself): Sheiss. There's nothing here. Maybe there is something in this room...
Asuka opened the door to what looked like a study. Bingo. If there was anything useful....it would be here....
She walked up to the desk and checked all the drawers for any documents on the Evangelion, NERV, anything.
But then again, why would they give such high-priority documents to a loser like this?
All the drawers were useless...except for the one on top...it was locked....
Asuka reached into her pocket and pulled out a hairpin. It was time to see if these stupid things actually worked. At first, the pin just kept twisting up and sounded like it got jammed on a few of the mechanisms, but soon enough, the sound of the drawer clicked and slipped open.
There was only one file here...
Asuka grabbed it and ignored the 'confidental' on it. Inside were various documents about Geffen Descartes...
Asuka (to herself): Let's see.....mother died at age 14...hmm....6 years ago....lived on his own since then....set to prison for six months for the assault and battery .....sent to a mental institution after the rape of two 18 year old girls.....released 2 years later; claimed to be 'cured'....
Asuka: Man, this guys twisted....how the hell did he get to be an Eva pilot?
Asuka skimmed through the files some more and found something else interesting; it was a medical history.
Asuka (to herself): tends to be very violent on occasion....particularly towards women.....semi-sadist....possibly due to sexual repression....
Geffen: Asuka? Where are you?
Asuka quickly put the file back into the desk and locked it back up. She quickly moved away from the desk as Geffen opened the door and walked in. He looked suspiciously at her...
Geffen (frowning): what are you doing in here?
Asuka: I was just...uhh....checking out the view from here! Yeah, it's really beautiful from here....
Geffen's expression changed back to his usual arrogant smile, one that would normally fool simple-minded girls.
Geffen: Yes it is...not as beautiful as you though...
Asuka (to herself): Sheiss.....what's with this bastard......
Suddenly, his expression changed to that of a predatory grin. He looked hungry for something....and Asuka could certainly tell what it was....
Asuka took a step back as he approached her slowly...
Asuka (coldly): Didn't you say that you were gonna help me out with my problem? That's why I'm here after all...
Geffen (darkly): I am gonna help you out.....trust me, you'll like it...
Asuka (to herself):...sigh....three....
Geffen was starting to get WAY to close for Asuka's comfort...like maybe a foot away...
Asuka (to herself):...two....
Geffen: Come on.....I'll show you the real way to mental health...
Asuka (to herself): one....
Geffen put both hands on her shoulder and went in for the kiss.
Asuka (to herself): He's dead.
Before Geffen could open his eyes, a swift, gut-busting fist went right into his face. He doubled back onto the ground in pain and stood up slowly. But before he could get up completely, Asuka grabbed him by the shirt and tossed him out of the door. He flew a few feet across the main room and onto one of the couches.
Geffen (to himself): Fuck...that's one strong bitch....
Geffen tried once again to stand up, but he was not really prepared to have a wine bottle smashed across his head. Asuka had apparently gotten to the bar area....
Geffen: Ah, FUCK! YOU STUPID WHORE!
Bad move.
Asuka twitched with anger and kicked him straight into the balls. Feeling the ultimate male pain caused Geffen to fall back onto the ground. This time, it looked like he wasn't gonna get up.
Asuka: You psycho. Did you really think you pick up girls with those lines?! And has the words 'jumping the gun' ever mean anything to you before? I mean, I'm barely here for five minutes; and you already are heading for first base. Schiess..
Geffen just groaned in pain as Asuka walked back into the office, grabbed the documents, and headed for the door.
Asuka (smiling): For your information, I would never even consider liking a bastard like you. You just fell into the trap planted by the great Asuka Langely Sohryu...
Asuka turned around and reached for the door knob.
A gunshot rang out....
Asuka could feel a sharp pain in her left leg, and a warm trail of blood started traveling down her body. He had a gun. This whole time, that bastard had a gun.
Asuka (to herself): Sheiss! I should have known...stupid! Stupid!
Asuka collapsed to the ground. The bullet really hit something good; she was unable to stand at all with this leg...
Geffen on the other hand, was still able to stand; just barely though. The pain within his inner thighs was still evident, but now he had the upper hand. He slowly staggered over to Asuka with his gun still pointed in her direction.
Geffen: You bitch....do you really think I'm that stupid....to let just ANYONE in here without being prepared first?
Geffen reached over and grabbed her by the hair, pulling her away from the door. Asuka screamed out in pain.
Asuka: OWW! YOU BASTARD! LET GO!
Geffen dropped her next to the couch near the window and pointed the gun down at her. He was still cringing from the pain...
Geffen: fuck....you really hurt something you know?....I probably won't function properly thanks to you...
Asuka (grinning smugly): I should have made you a unic while I had the chance....
Geffen growled at her comment and kicked her in the thigh. Asuka howled in pain again. Tears started forming in her eyes. Geffen spotted this, but he couldn't care less about it....she needed to learn her place around him...
Geffen: But I can still get what I want...and then.....it's lights out for you bitch...
Asuka's eyes widened as the Geffen reached for the kill once again...but this time......there was nothing she could do about it. She could not see a way out of this damn situation....
He really was going to rape and kill her; not a real desirable way to die at all...
Asuka (to herself): Oh god.....I'm sorry Shinji.....I didn't get the chance to tell you....my feelings...I only wanted to help, but now...it's over...it's all over...
Geffen began to unbutton Asuka's shirt, moving his face closer to Asuka's....
Then the lights when out. Geffen stopped abruptly and looked around. He covered Asuka's mouth and listened closely. He could swear that he heard the sound of rumbling...and it was getting louder....a lot louder.
Then there was the sound of glass shattering and the room was filled with a blinding light. Asuka turned her head slightly to see two bright orange, glowing eyes staring back at her. She could the sound of heavy breathing coming from the monster....
It was Evangelion Unit 01
Geffen just stared in horror at the thing. He had never planned on this happening....nor was he prepared....
Shinji: Hello.....looking for us jackass?
Shinji managed to get inside the plug when the Evangelion arrived to his apartment. Now the it was under his full control.
Asuka bit Geffen's hand hard and pushed him off of her with all her might. Geffen just clutched on to his hand and scooted away from the beast as far as possible....
Asuka: Shinji!
Shinji: Asuka...thank god I made it....are you ok?
Asuka: A little hurt...the bastard shot me, but I'll be alright.
Shinji: HE SHOT YOU?! Aw shit...Asuka, I'm really sor-
Asuka: Shinji? What did I say about saying 'sorry'? I'll be fine.
Shinji:...ok...hop on.
Shinji extended the Eva's arm across the broken window and flattened it out so that Asuka could sit on it like a platform.
Asuka slowly staggered onto the Eva and Shinji carefully wrapped the giant hand into a fist, so that Asuka wouldn't fall on the trip down.
Shinji: You should really learn to respect others ya know Geffen? Or else, you wind up dead....
The Evas glowing disappeared as it climbed down the side of the tall highrise. Apparently, Shinji had used the thing like a ladder to get up here...
Shinji: Another day, Geffen.
The Eva disappeared into the dense cover of rain, completely out of sight. Geffen got to his feet and staggered over to the window and looked down. He wasn't too sure, but could swear that he saw Eva Unit 01 and his pilot make off with the girl. Unfortunately for the renegade, he made the mistake of blowing his cover....
Geffen looked down and started laughing maniacally
Geffen: I FOUND YOU, YA BASTARD! YOU HAVE NOWHERE TO GO NOW! I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL KILL YOU AND THAT BITCH TOO! AND THEN I'LL STAB CORPSE JUST TO MAKE SURE! HAHA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! YOU'RE DEAD YOU HERE ME!? DEAD!
Shinji walked along the wet streets of Tokyo-2, his destination being Asuka's apartment. Asuka was asleep in arms; her confrontation with the maniac Eva pilot exhausted her only a little bit, but she was still unable to walk with her bum leg.
Shinji would have to remove the bullet himself and hope that it didn't hit any bones or anything. If that was the case, then she would have to risk being seen. After all, NERV would most certainly be after her too now for abusing their last Evangelion pilot.
Shinji felt Asuka shifting in his arms. She slowly open her eyes and looked at Shinji sleepily.
Asuka: ummm....Shinji....
Shinji (smiling): Hey Asuka.
Asuka: Where are we?
Shinji: We're going home...
Asuka: But...what about your Eva...I swore I saw it.....
Shinji: You did, but you don't to worry about that right now...
Asuka sighed deeply and looked up at the rainy sky.
Asuka: I only wanted to help you out you know....
Shinji:.....I know....and there is always next time....
The two figures disappeared under the dense stream of rain. Neither knew what was to come next, but they did know that they both needed to get out of this town somehow...
And there was only one place to go.....the only place where they can stop this endless chase....Tokyo-3.
End of Chapter 8
For me, this chapter was pretty hard to write. For one, it was starting to get really twisted near the end; and two, this chapter doesn't seem to have a convincing Asuka/Shinji plotline. I may just be crazy, but those two things bugged me the most.
Plus, things seemed to happen too fast....God, I hope not....
Oh well. As usual, please keep on reveiwing! This fic is far from over (at least I hope so) and it is always nice to hear your guy's opinion on this fic. Great motivation ya know...
I'll try to update as soon as possible. So until next time, I'll see you all later!