A/N: Okay if I knew you people would have liked it that much, I would have killed Gendo off a long time ago. Seriously, I am so happy/excited/humbled that you people enjoy this. Thank you so much for sticking with me. Oh and as you people can start to see, we're coming to the final hill. And as some of you I get bad at rushing the endings, so I will try my best to make these last few chapters smooth. After I'm done with this fic I'm thinking of taking a little time off. I may do fics for other series, I may take time off all together. Moving pretty soon so I have a lot to take care of.

Shinji was inconsolable now. Misato bowed her head ad Rei just hugged him tight. Misato had told him who was behind the attack. She said when he got better they would have to run some tests to try to find a way to reverse the after effect of the vaccine. Until then, they would just have to be extra careful of what they said. That didn't matter to Shinji though, what did that his father had betrayed his trust one final time. He had lost every link to his family. In part of his mind, he was completely alone.

"Shinji. I am here for you if you wish to be sad," stated Rei.

Shinji nodded. He kept his eyes on the floor. He slowly stood and started for his room. Rei started to follow when Misato stopped her and shook her head.

"He needs some time alone right now."

"But he is experiencing pain. I wish to make it better."

Misato smiled slightly, "I know girl, but trust me. Give him a little time let it settle in."

They sat quiet for a while. Rei had to struggle not to go to Shinji when she heard him start to sob. She was surprised when she felt her own tears start to fall. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Misato stood, "I'll get it." She opened the doors and frowned at who was on the other side.

"Where's the baka? I swear I leave for a few months and he goes and gets hurt. How pathetic is that?"

"Not now Asuka. You can see him later."

Asuka pushed Misato aside, "Not right now my ass. I flew all the way from Germany to see him, and I'm seeing him right now." She then started to search the house for Shinji's room. Misato went to comfort Rei when she found out that the blue haired girl had also disappeared.

---Shinji's room---

Shinji felt someone embrace him from behind. He also felt the back of his shirt start to grow damp. He turned to see Rei looking up at him with pleading eyes.

"Rei?"

Rei sniffed, "I wish to fix your pain. Tell me what I must do."

Shinji smiled slightly at Rei's innocence. She still had a lot to learn. He reached up wiping her tears off her cheeks. He then pulled her into a hug, "It's not that simple Rei. Just please don't leave me."

Rei nodded against Shinji's chest. Shinji then bent his head down smelling her hair. He smiled. There was something about Rei's scent that just calmed his nerves. It didn't make everything better, but it did help him become more relaxed and peaceful.

"Awww, isn't that just adorable."

Shinji cringed at the sound of that voice. Asuka walked in and practically yanked Rei off Shinji by her hair and threw her across the room. Asuka looked at Shinji and smiled sweetly while she took the spot that was previously occupied by Rei. Shinji looked at Rei as she stood obviously not happy.

"Soryu, I request that you release my Shinji."

Asuka turned and shot an evil smile at Rei, "Your Shinji? Don't you remember? I was just letting you borrow him until I got back. I'm back, so I'm taking him back."

The slap could be heard throughout the entire apartment complex. Asuka rubbed her red cheek.

"I will not fall for your tricks Soryu. I desire to be with Shinji more than anything."

Shinji blushed at this. He then noticed Asuka's clenched fist. He knew he would have to intervene soon. "Um, Rei could you let me talk with Asuka please?"

Rei was slightly worried until Shinji smiled at her. She relaxed, "Very well, I will keep Misato company." She then walked out of the room

Asuka smiled as she left. She then leaned forward for a kiss. Shinji put his hands on her shoulders and pushed her backwards. "I'm with Rei now Asuka. You're just going to have to accept that."

Asuka puffed her cheeks and scowled at Shinji, "What do you see in her anyway?"

"She's kind, gentle, loving, and she's just happy being around me. She doesn't expect fancy things even though I try to give her good things."

Asuka sighed as she walked around the room trying to think of what to say. She then noticed the locket. She picked it up and opened it, "How is this?"

Shinji seemed to be completely focused on the locket. "She is my mother," he answered in a monotone voice. What's going on? Something is not right here.

Asuka looked up to him. She raised an eyebrow at his strange behavior, "You okay Shinji?" He nodded as his head followed the moving locket. She noticed this and was now very intrigued, "You want this?" Shinji nodded. Asuka smirked at this, "Then you'll have to pay the fee. One kiss and you have to mean it."

No way is she serious. His body slowly started to move closer to her. What the hell? He then kissed a very happy Asuka. Asuka smiled at this as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

When the need for air became to great Asuka pulled away slightly and looked over at the door and smirked, "Like I said Wondergirl. Playtime is over."

Shinji turned around and saw Rei standing there as a tear rolled down her cheek, Rei. Rei stared at him for a second then ran off. Asuka took Shinji's hand and put the locket in it, "Now, where were we?"

Shinji shook his head as he pushed Asuka away and ran after Asuka. Misato walked into the room with a frown, "Rei was crying. What happened?"

---With Shinji---

Shinji stopped as he exited the apartment complex. He looked around for a second then spotted the park across the street. The same park they had walked in after their 'first date'. He ran into the park and look around. He found her next to a pond crying holding her heart and talking to herself. He stopped before she saw him.

Rei sobbed as she experienced her first heartbreak, "This pain is most unacceptable. I do not wish to feel it anymore." She wiped her tears away with her sleeve, "I must avoid Shinji at all costs."

Shinji stood there and frowned. He had cause her pain. And now she didn't want to see him anymore. He bowed his head and knew what he had to do. He slowly walked back to his apartment to pack his things. He left a small note for Rei.

Rei,

I don't know how to explain what happened. All I know is that it meant nothing to me. I love you and only you, but I found you in the park. I heard what you said. I'm moving back in with Misato. I'll try to make sure you never have to see me again.

Shinji sniffed back a tear.

I love you.

-Shinji