Author's Note

I've been really tired these days. I have so many things to do for school right now but I managed to save some time to update my story. The story is progressing slowly but I am very sure that there are more updates to come. Well…..here is the short chapter I wrote and it is dedicated to the fiery German redhead of NGE.

Please read and review.

NGE Retold

Chapter 3: The Soryu House

"Hey Hikari!" A girl with long red hair called out.

"What happened? Aren't you going to sleep over at my house tonight? Its Friday you know," the girl named Asuka said.

"Well…. I don't think so Asuka. Sorry, but I have to tell my parents about the news. Don't you need to tell your father too?" Hikari asked.

The day has ended. The students are all pouring out of the school to go home, the air being filled with the noise of chatting, good-bye's and the ringing of the school bell. The sky is getting dark and most of them are in a hurry to go home before night finally comes.

Asuka didn't reply at once. Of course she would have to tell his father. …..his father. 'He would be so happy. He never misses a chance to show off to his friends just how great his daughter is.'

"I suppose. But I'm sure he'll have no problem at all with me piloting a very advance bio-mecha ….since its suppose to save the world and all that," Asuka replied flicking the hair from her shoulder. "What about you Hikari? How do you think your parents are going to take this?"

"I don't really know. At first, I thought piloting an Eva is a good idea but after our talk with Ms. Katsuragi, I just don't know anymore. I don't think I'm ready for all of the training and tests that she was talking about. Maybe my father will let me pilot but only if my mother agrees." Hikari said.

Hikari's parents run a small restaurant in Tokyo 3. It was very popular especially with people who are not very poor or rich. The food that Hikari's mother prepare is good but affordable. Although Hikari is busy with her school work, she still finds time to help her parents in the restaurant.

"I see. Good luck to you then Hikari. I have to go now…my driver is looking for me. See ya!" Asuka said as she departed. She paused for a while before finally climbing in the back seat of the sleek black car that was waiting for her.

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At the edge of the city of Tokyo 3 stood a huge mansion with a very fine garden and an enormous fountain. The house was enclosed by high black gates with many security guards. Even though the light is fading as the sun sets, the mansion have enough lights to still show its superior structure even in the night.

The gate opened and a sleek black car was about to enter the gates when it was stopped by one of the guards.

"I fetched Ms. Asuka from school. Here is my I.D." said the driver handing out his identification card to the guard. After a quick look, the man returned the ID and the gates were opened.

Inside the house, a sound was echoing throughout the hall. It was Asuka's footsteps. She stopped at a door and opened it without knocking. Inside was a blonde lady sitting in front of the television. The man on the TV was saying "Scientists confirm early today that NERV is getting closer to making its final arrangements. This is their official statement after the public panicked when the feared possible attacks of beings called 'angels' are fast approa-"

Whatever it is that is fast happening to the 'angel' attack, the lady did not find out because Asuka turned the TV off. "You cow!" Asuka shouted in front of her.

"Now Asuka, just what did I do this time to deserve such a rude attitude from you?" the woman asked stroking the curls of her long hair.

"Don't play dumb with me pig! Why did my driver use the black car to fetch me today?" said Asuka.

"Ohoh….that. Well earlier today I decided to go shopping. You know how I like my red dress so I decided to wear it and …..well… your red car matches with my dress so much so I…. borrowed it." The lady answered calmly.

Asuka was even more red than her hair, the woman's dress or her car now. She tried to steady herself from the anger that was overflowing from her. She looked at the woman with the most angry look she can muster although what she really wanted to do was to pull the woman's hair until she go bald.

"You think its funny don't you? Me, being the only daughter of the German ambassador to be checked by her own security guards! I'm insulted! You mean this to happen. You planned this to happen! You are an evil, rotten, dirty, old leech!"

The woman smiled lightly and said "I don't know what your talking about."

"What do you think am I? An idiot? You can't fool me rat! You know very well that the security only recognizes dad's car and my car so don't think I wouldn't know!"

Asuka said breathing heavily in anger. Suddenly, the door opened.

"Asuka. Why the heck are you shouting like that? If you are planning to go deaf, please don't force others to become one too," said a man who suddenly entered. He was carrying a leather bound book under on of his slender arms. He was quite tall and slim. He impatiently set aside some of his red hair that was concealing his right eye.

"Father, your dog has done something again!" Asuka exclaimed. However, the woman seemed to be unbothered. She remained comfortably seated and started to speak. "Alexander, your daughter is making a big deal out of something very small," she said.

"You liar! Being insulted in my own house is not something very small! Father, this woman took my car earlier without my consent and because of that, my driver was forced to use one of the unmarked ones and I have to be checked before entering the gates of our house!" Asuka said pointing her finger to the woman.

"Mariko, did you really?" Alexander Soryu asked his wife.

"Yes Alexander but I don't mean to make Asuka angry. I'm very sorry Asuka. I didn't know that you'll get upset if I borrow your car," Mariko said finally standing up.

"Oh now you apologize? Now that father is here!" Asuka said. She started to gather her school bag. "Well I don't need your rotten apology leech! So why don't you just save it for someone foolish enough to fall for it?" Asuka said and she marched towards the door.

"Asuka! Asuka!" Alexander called out after her daughter.

Asuka was opened the door and was about to step out when she looked back. "Why don't you just save it for my father? He always fall for whatever you say. I'm sure he'll find these sweet words of yours believable even if they dance waving a machine gun on his face!" With her last words, the door slammed.

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To those who gave their reviews:

James Hanson – thank you very much for the review! Asuka and Hikari will have their own romance here……

WebKnight – Thank you for the review! You're right….that's what fanfics are for.

Uriel – Thank you for the review! From Venezuela ne? I don't think your English is bad.

Marine Brother Shran – Thanks again! I think Rei will be quite the same but of course with some small changes…..

Jashin – Thank you very much!

vorahk – Thank you! Well…. I have plans for Kensuke and Hikari as pilots and I hope you won't get mad or something for that…..

DancingCorpse0211 – Salamat! I like your story too…

An Anonymous Coward – Thank you for the review! A 'motherless child rule' … does that mean that only motherless children are able to pilot the evas? I'm sorry if I'm not aware of this rule though even if I were aware of it, I don't think I would consider it in my fanfic. I think what Misato meant by that line is that an Eva pilot (in my story) can have both parents alive, one parent alive or no parent alive. It doesn't matter. Well… thank you again. Neutral? I think I found myself a critic…..