Nothing Will Ever Change That
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Chapter 46: Birthday
NERV – One Week Later
"Hey Shinji, I just remembered, it's your birthday tomorrow, isn't it?" I was in Asuka's room watching TV. Since so much has been going on lately, I had forgotten about it. She was right, it was my birthday tomorrow.
"Yeah, I guess it is. Why?" I didn't really want to do anything.
"Why? Because I'm going to throw you a party!" Asuka has been in a better mood since the talk with Hikari. I think she was ready for this child.
"You don't have to, really," she looked at me with those puppy-eyes that killed every time, "…fine, if you want to. Who do you want to invite?"
"Good! How about Hikari, Akagi, Toji, Kensuke, and of course Sam and Cass? Sound good?" I have a bad feeling about this.
"S-sure. So, what, will it be tomorrow?" kind of short notice.
"Duh! Of course it will be! Just leave everything to me, you'll have fun, I swear," I can't believe that this was the same girl that was sobbing not too long ago. She sure recovered fast.
"Okay, just don't wear yourself out…" this comment got a raging glare from her.
"Look, I'm only a week and a half pregnant. I won't wear myself out! Don't treat me like that, you know I hate it!" Oops… won't do that again. I won't be able to help it though when she starts to get 'really' pregnant.
"Sorry," there's my trade-mark. She slowly walks out of the room, and I soon follow. I was just heading to my room, but she took it differently.
"What are you, a lost dog? You can't come, I'm planning your birthday!" I just wave and head on my way. Once in my room, I lay down on the bed. 'Haven't had a party in awhile… well, a party that didn't end with me getting hit. Wonder what she's planning?' thinking… not a good idea at this point. I knew my mind would drift to darker regions of my mind better left untouched, so I left for the movies. Just out of pure boredom, I see an action flick. Not to good, I've lived most of what these people are going through! It felt weird to be here alone. I remembered when I came here awhile back by myself… not a pleasant memory. I felt so alone that day – and every day after that until the day at the beach – and I didn't like being here. I simply got up in the middle of the movie and left. I start to reflect on the past sins and angels. The one that was most memorable had to be Envy, – aside from the sixteenth angel – that one actually scarred me in two places. It was the only monster that left a noticeable mark on me. Come to think of it, we haven't had an attack I awhile. Wonder why? Was Lust already gone? I doubt it, that would be too easy.
"I'm sure it'll rear it's ugly head soon enough." I put my hands behind my head as I walked. Wait… where was I? I had been walking aimlessly for ten minutes, and it took me two hours to make my way back to NERV. "Damnit! Next time, pay attention Shinji!" I yell at myself as I slug into my room. My feet were killing me! Now that I was actually tired enough to go to sleep, I did. Just before I did though, I could have sworn I heard rustling in my closet.
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Shinji's Room – The Next Day
I woke up to see a nicely wrapped box on my stomach. The red and blue box drifted up and down with each breath. I lean up and pull off the bow. Inside was a pair of baby shoes. They had a card attached to them, "Shinji, I'm glad you get to use these. Don't take your gift for granted. Hikari," this note brought a small tear to my eye. She really did help us. Knowing about my 'surprise' party, I get dressed in my normal attire and head to Asuka's room.
"Asuka? You in here?" no answer. That was weird, I thought she would have thrown the party in her room. Feeling confused, I head to Sam and Cass's room. "Hello?" I knock again.
"Come in!" I open the metal door to see people gathered around a cake with sixteen candles on it. That's right! I'm sixteen! I can drive now! "Happy birthday Shinji!" they all yell in unison. Just like Asuka had said, everyone was there.
"Hey guys! Thanks!" I was in a cheerier mood now. Just seeing everyone together again was pleasing, but not seeing Misato was a little depressing. I brush this off quickly.
"Hey birthday-boy," Ritsuko was coming up to me, "I talked Gendo into something you might like…" right… talked! She took my hand and slipped a key in it. Across the base of it was written Lotus. Gendo got me a Lotus? Good God!
"I… wow… thanks…" I was literally speechless. Who would have thought he would get me THIS. If I asked for a car – and he accepted – I would normally just gotten an 85' truck!
"Don't worry about it. Now, let's party!" a sudden burst of music came on. Seemed a little kiddish to be having a birthday like this, but I wasn't complaining. We just talked for awhile and ate the cake Asuka had apparently baked. It was actually good! She sat next to me, and whispered something to me.
"Shinji… I think we should tell them." Tell them what? Wait… ah crap!
"Asuka! Are you crazy! Rits' would kill us!" Asuka shrugged.
"She'll find out eventually. So, you with me? We might as well, I'm going to have a pot-belly within a few weeks, and I think they'll notice. So? You want to?" I guess she was right.
"What are the two lovers talking about, huh?" Toji was about to find out. We both stood up, holding hands – yes I know it was corny, but we both needed support – and the room went quiet.
"You want to know? Okay," here it comes… "I'm… pregnant…" the room was still silent. A few seconds later, everyone busted out laughing.
"Yeah right! Like Shinji would have the guts to do it!" Toji was almost crying he was laughing so hard.
"Come on… stop it! I… can't… breath!" Akagi was out of control. Hikari was the only one not laughing.
"Hey you assholes! We're serious!" the noise stopped instantly, only the faint sound of jazz was heard coming from the stereo.
"It's… true. She is," now I was finally talking.
"Asuka… please tell me you're kidding," now Akagi was almost white. Asuka shook her head, and then everyone almost fainted.
"Good God! The demon's breeding!" Kensuke pushed it right there. I threw a punch at him, and he shut up.
"Shinji… how did this happen?" Akagi was the only one talking now. How did she think it happened?
"You're a doctor, you figure it out! It's like a puzzle, one piece fits into another," that was a nasty analogy! Asuka was being real forward with this. I look over at her to see her blushing. That was new!
"Shinji finally got laid!" from nowhere, a smart-ass remark came from Toji, earning him a hard hit from Asuka.
"How… l-long?" Akagi was still white.
"Two weeks tomorrow," I answered that one pretty quickly. Come to think of it, I have been counting the days.
"Oh my God… I knew this was going to happen!" Cass was finally talking.
"You act like its such a horrible thing! Sure, I know we are young, but you know what? I don't care! This child will be taken care of and loved. Unlike the one YOU made Akagi!" Now I was pissed. She fell limp.
"Wait… what?" Everyone but Sam was lost.
"Gendo took the materials from us and Ritsuko created a child! We were younger then, so what makes this any different?" I pointed to her.
"Yes, I did, but you took a hammer to its head!" another wave of gasps.
"Because you were going to put that child through hell! All you wanted it for was to pilot an Eva!" then, silence.
"Shinji… I don't think you're ready for this. I recommend an abortion," Akagi was pushing it. I saw a few nods from my 'friends'.
"Get the hell out! If you can't be supportive, just leave!" everyone stood still, "LEAVE!" Asuka was seriously mad. The room cleared aside from Hikari, Cass and Sam in an instant. Maybe this WAS a bad idea.
"Looks like you're the only ones that are there for us. Thanks." The three nod.
A/N- Uh… happy… birthday? Yeah right! So, did you like the confession? Do you think Akagi will tell Gendo? Find out in the next chapter; Driving, until then, keep on keepin' on!