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Thank you very much for your reviews people! For that, I will continue this fic. Hope you enjoy it. (really hope)

NGE retold

Chapter 2: The pilots

Somewhere on the mountains of Japan stood a big mansion. The landscape was beautiful specially this time of the day when the sun is rising.

"There is a call for you sir," said a man in a butler's suite to another man who was seated on a big armchair in front of the fire place.

"Who is it?" The other man asked turning his young face to his servant. His hair was a shade of very light blue, almost grey though the orange light emitted by the fire did not show it.

"He says he's a friend of yours….from Tokyo. He also said that he is from NERV," the butler answered.

"Thank you I'll take it. You may leave now," the man said taking the cordless telephone from the servant. He then placed it to his ear.

"It's been a long time since you took a break from work. How are you Ayanami?" The man on the phone asked the other. Mr. Ayanami frowned and then slowly smiled. "I'm fine. You didn't call me just to say hello now did you? Let's cut to the chase Ikari, what do you want?" Mr. Ayanami said the smile fading from his face.

"You know me very well Yuki. Well, I know that you are aware that NERV is soon going to function as soon as the pilots are found." Gendo answered.

"Then this means that you don't know me as much as I know you. I thought you would after being my friend all these years. I thought you would know that I won't allow my only daughter to pilot the Evas," said Yuki calmly.

"Yes….I thought you wouldn't but I have something to tell you that might help change your mind. " Gendo said equally calm.

"And what could it possibly be? I'm pretty sure that you won't say my daughter will not be harmed or much possibly die?" Yuki said putting his chin on his hand which was resting on the armchair.

"The cause of what we've studied for years…..don't you remember? The –" Gendo began but Yuki cut him off apparently losing some of his calmness.

"I will choose the safety of my daughter over protecting the good of mankind! Protecting the good of mankind is what took the life of the woman I've ever loved! I thought our cause will do us all good but it didn't!" said Yuki closing his eyes.

"I know you are hurt but don't be selfish. Mankind needs your daughter. If you don't let her pilot many others will die, just like Rei's mother!" Gendo said.

"What about my daughter? Isn't she part of mankind that is needed to be protected? I am not taking any chances anymore Gendo! Rei is the only one left in my life that gives me a reason to live….." At this, a tear rolled down Yuki's face.

"Of all the people in this world, I am the only one who can truly understand you my friend, you know that. My situation here is the same as yours. I know what its like," Gendo said now in a sympathetic voice.

"I….can't Gendo….please….. I'm afraid to lose my only child…." Yuki said more tears sliding down his face.

"Then help me protect her. Go back to NERV and work. Your wife wouldn't want you to be like this," said Gendo glad that his friend is now getting calm again.

"I don't know Gendo…..I don't think I can go back just yet…… You don't know how hard it is to let your child shoulder such dangerous task….." Yuki said slowly.

"I do Yuki….My son is also one of the potential pilots of the Evas," answered Gendo.

There was a long pause. Yuki Ayanami was lost for words…. He remembered his wife when she was still alive. She was so dedicated in helping the people. She was the one that got him involved in the human instrumentality project. He remembered her saying "The project will develop bio-mechas that will fight the angels….why don't you join us Yuki? We surely can use a brain like yours.". 'I never thought that I will ever do a thing such as getting involved in the business of saving the world. But Rika convinced me….she was so unselfish…..I love her so much….'

When the team of scientists in which he, his wife, Gendo, Yui and their other friends belong discovered Adam in Antartica and realized the angels' threat to the human race, they've been working hard to develop a defense that will stand up to the angels and prevent destruction or otherwise called as the third impact.

"My wife would want her daughter to do this if she was alive….. for that, I will let Rei pilot one of the Evas," Yuki said suddenly his voice straight and casual. "But Gendo, I will not return to NERV ….not right now anyway. I will not be the one to bring her to NERV. You will have to fetch Rei here." With those last words, Yuki hung up.

'I hope I did the right thing Rika.'

Misato sighed before landing her gaze on the paper. 'Maybe I should make this a discreet information and not announcing the potential pilots in front of a crowd of people as if it is a beauty pageant…….oh well, too late now.'

"May I request to those who will be called to please step forward and wait until all pilots are called. Those who will be called will follow me to the principal's office. Asuka Langley Soryu," said Misato.

The whole class erupted with applause and cheers. Asuka rose from her seat immediately and went in front of the class smiling.

"Toji Suzuhara"

Shinji and Kensuke were shocked and very glad as they congratulated Toji but not as shocked as Toji himself. They pulled him off his chair and pushed him forward to join Asuka.

"Hikari Horaki"

"Oh my God!" Hikari was unable to stop herself from saying. She slowly stood and walked towards Asuka and Toji While the class is making noise.

"Kensuke Aida"

"WHOoohooooo!" Kensuke stood up shooting his fist in the air. Shinji couldn't help but smile. If there is anyone in this room that would be more than willing to pilot an Eva, it would be Kensuke…well aside from Asuka of course.

"And finally, Shinji Ikari"

'Hehehe……this class is too loud. I almost thought I heard her say my name.' Shinji thought lightly shaking his head while clapping along with the others.

"Hey Shinji! Get your stupid ass here!" Kensuke exclaimed.

"Wha-" Shinji began but Asuka has already approached him and started to drag him to the front.

"That is all. Arigato Sasaki Sensei and also to you kids," Misato said and proceeded to the door. The Potential pilots followed her outside and as soon as the door closed, the noise stopped.

Misato led them to the principal's office. It was empty. She motioned them to sit and then she took out another folder.

"Now that you are all picked, you must understand some things. Being an Eva pilot is not a joke. It is very dangerous and potentially painful too. Tomorrow, I shall take you all to NERV Headquarters and I require you to bring both your parents or guardian with you. "

Hahhahaha…! Too many changes huh? Well this is MY fic so I will do whatever I want with it. This story is turning out to be more complicated than I thought it would be. But anyway, I'd still want to hear what you have to say. If you think there are already too many changes from the orig. NGE, well there's much more to come! HEHEHEHE! Hikari and Kensuke as pilots……just wait till my next update…that's if you still want to know TT….Rei will soon be entering the story and the same goes for Kaworu….

To those generous people who gave their reviews:

Ignus – thank you very much for the review…..I am kinda worried too about making NGE more cheerful….I hope it will turn out fine ooh…and you don't sound insulting at all.

LegendarySuperNamek – thank you very much for the review! I am planning to read your version of NGE and give a review soon for my Christmas vacation will end on Jan. 4. When school starts, I will be too busy to make updates let alone read fanfics. It's a pitty though that you don't like ShinjiXRei because I do. Although I must admit that being paired w/ the clone of your mom is somewhat freaky….That's why I mad Rei a human in my fic.. ….and what do you mean by beta-test by the way?

Marine Brother Shran – ok I'll remember that….Thanks For your review! I think this fic is going to be ShinjiXRei….yes! S/R……..