A/N: Oh man. Just when I was just getting over Chapter 59's explosion of 30 reviews, you guys and girls did it again to me by slamming down another 30 reviews! What happens today! Read now and find out!

Next day…

"So how does it feel to finally be home Rei? We sure missed you a lot," said Misato.

"I feel… good," was Rei's first response of the morning.

It was the very next morning since they had all learned the identity of the Eighth Child, which was Asuka's best friend Hikari Horaki. And on that very same day, Rei was also officially released from the hospital. And everyone was curious to see what physical changes her body would undergo. Everyone was sitting at the table after breakfast and the entire spotlight was on Rei at the moment.

"Gotta say though, that the lavender coloured eyes are definitely an improvement from the red eyes," stated Zack, "Now people won't be terrified of you and the eyes." Looking at Asuka he made another remark, "Unlike someone, regardless of eye colour."

Misato was quick to interject to stop another potential fight from breaking out, "No fighting you two. I don't get why you can't just get along."

"He's a bastard!"

"She's a bitch!"

"Whatever," muttered Ivana, "I say let them go at it. As long as they are both in this household, there will never be stability."

"What do you suggest Ivana?" asked Shinji curiously.

The Russian smiled, "In order to have stability here, one must triumph over the other, whether it be Asuka or Zack. As long as they both coexist here, we will never have peace."

"Well I wouldn't like it if Asuka were to fall," said Shinji.

"So that would cause instability on Shinji's part should Asuka lose," put in Rei.

"So that means one thing, Casanova is the problem!" declared Asuka.

"Good problem solving guys!" cheered Misato.

"You guys are no fun," muttered Zack. "Anyways, I'm out for now. Laters." And with that, Zack got his shoes on and walked out the door.

"Okay, maybe we were being a little harsh," said Shinji.

"He'll live," replied Misato. She then turned to Rei, "By the way Rei, Dr. Akagi said you will have to do some exercises to build up your body's strength. And you'll have to stay home for at least another week till you can handle things at school on your own."

"I understand," answered Rei. "What kinds of exercises?"

"All sorts," said Misato, "Yoga, tae-bo, aerobics, pumping weights, cardio etc."

Ivana was reading one of the guidebooks on lifting weights; "I can help you to train properly with weights, since I go to a gym every so often."

"Even better Rei, and Ivana is really strong too."

Asuka then interjected, "Oh Misato, I'm going over to Hikari's. Gonna teach her how to be a great EVA pilot. And who better than to learn from the best, like me," she said proudly.

"I thought Shinji-kun was the best," replied Rei.

"Well Shinji doesn't know a thing about aggressive tactics. And anything he learned, which he learned well, came from ogling over me and my phenomenal skills!" shot back Asuka as she stormed out the door.

"Someone's in a grumpy mood this morning," sighed Misato. She then remembered something. "Oh shit, she already left."

"What's wrong Misato?" asked Shinji.

"Oh I was going to get you and Asuka to go get some groceries. We're running low again," the guardian answered. "Hey I got an idea! Ivana can go with you instead! And she's much stronger than Asuka is." She whipped out her list, "In that case, you can grab this and…" she continued writing more stuff down.

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Aida Residence

We make a very rare appearance in Kensuke Aida's house. He's currently working on trying to get into NERV's databases with the desire to learn of its forbidden knowledge. And so far, the recently upgraded security measures prove to be far too difficult for our young Stooge to tackle.

"Goddamn, this isn't fair. My two best pals get to go around the most secretive place in the world, and they won't tell me a thing about what it's like inside. This isn't fair!" he slammed his fist on the desk.

Kensuke then remembered something. He recalled the conversation he had with Toji two days ago. Toji had heard rumours that NERV was going to select someone else to pilot one of its Evangelions. This thought made him glow inside with excitement. Hopefully someone from NERV had noticed his desire not only to pilot one of the greatest pieces of technology ever created, but a chance to serve his country. Which to him, was the greatest honour he could ever dream of.

"Kensuke! What are you doing?" It was his father calling him from the other side of the house.

"Just playing a war game on the computer!" was the reply from the second of the Three Stooges.

"You're not trying to hack into NERV again are you?"

"Of course not! I've learned my lesson!" lied Kensuke… again.

"Good. By the way, your friend is on the phone."

So Kensuke closes the hacking program and goes to answer the phone, "Hello?"

"Yo Kensuke, how ya feelin?" It was Toji.

"I'm feeling better now," replied Kensuke, "So do you know who NERV is going to select to be the next EVA pilot? I just gotta know who the new pilot is!"

"Yeah. I just found yesterday. They chose Hikari to pilot the new EVA!"

"WHAT? HIKARI'S THE NEW PILOT?"

"Uh, yeah," answered Toji. "It's Hikari alright. And she seems fired up about it too."

"WHY HER! I'M THE ONE WHO WANTS TO FUCKING PILOT! IT'S NOT FAIR!" To be honest, Kensuke felt like ripping his hair out at the moment. His one dream, denied to him once more. Passed over for those who had normal lives that had originally nothing to with NERV. After Toji, they had selected some girl from Russia, another from Canada, one from Australia, and now Hikari.

"Yo man, chill out!" said Toji. "Believe me, being an EVA pilot is not all the fun you think it is."

"You think that because you didn't want to be one in the first fucking place!" Kensuke yelled into the phone again. "I want to be a pilot! I'd do it under any circumstance either!"

"Calm down buddy," Toji tried to cool the temper of his friend, "I'm only piloting EVA so I can protect those I care about. I did it originally so my sister could get better health care. But I found a better purpose. To protect all my friends and family from forces who threaten to destroy us." Toji was surprised at his own words. He seemed to be acting intelligent for the first time, "As fun as it may look, it's far from it. You remember what it was like for Shinji in that thing. You could tell he hated it. But he found a better purpose other than his own desires which would probably be to never pilot EVA again. I hate those things too, but I'd never forgive myself if I turned my back on a chance to defend those I care about."

Since Toji heard nothing but silence, he continued, "Look Kensuke. I know you may not like it that you didn't get chosen. Instead you should consider yourself lucky. You don't have to live out a nightmare or live under the threat that the very thing you hope will do as you say suddenly turn on you."

"Toji… GO AHEAD AND PLAY EVA WITH YOUR FRIENDS! GO AHEAD AND LEAVE ME IN THE DARK! IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF FUCKING TIME BEFORE YOU AND SHINJI ABANDONED ME FOR EVA!" he slammed the phone down on the cradle and ran into his room where he sulked over… this… humiliation.

Little did anyone notice that a person wearing a hood over his or her head was sitting in a tree outside Kensuke's apartment complex. This person had overheard Kensuke's entire conversation with Toji, and seemed to take interest in the boy's angst at being passed over for being an EVA pilot.

"Hmm. Interesting indeed," said the hooded person, whose voice was that of a woman.

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Streets of Tokyo-3

Ivana and Shinji were now on their way back to the apartment with the groceries that Misato had requested them to buy.

"Thank God you had some extra money Ivana," said Shinji, "otherwise we'd be having some trouble on our hands."

"Typical Misato," replied Ivana, "Absolutely fearless and full of flawless strategies on the battlefield, yet she can't do her own taxes or manage her finances at home."

This got them both laughing for a bit. Then Ivana asked Shinji a question, "By the way Shinji, when it's just you and Asuka, what is she like? Because unfortunately, she's really only shown one side of herself, and it's not a very nice side, yet you two stick together through thick and thin. So when that pervert or Misato is not around, what is she like?"

Shinji seemed slightly surprised by the question. But nonetheless, he answered, "Well she's still somewhat the person we all know. But when Zack or Misato isn't around, she's a very different person. She can be sweet, caring, and has the capability to think of others before herself."

Ivana chuckled, "Now that I gotta see one day. Asuka thinking of someone other than herself. And I guess you treat her the same way, almost like a princess."

"More or less. I'm like the princess' butler who she's in love with," joked Shinji, "And I guess that means Prince Kaji is off romanticizing whoever Misato would be."

"The Queen of the enemy kingdom."

This had them both laughing again as they continued their trek home. But now it was Shinji's turn to ask a question, "Ivana, have you ever been in love with anyone?"

This question caught Ivana completely by surprise, and she just froze. Silence passed for a few moments before Shinji spoke again, "Ivana?"

Ivana quickly snapped out of it, "No need to worry about it."

"Is something wrong Ivana? Is there something you don't want to talk about?"

The Russian took a deep breath before giving an answer, "All right. I asked you a personal question, so it is only fair that I answer your question. Yes I did love someone at one time," she conceded.

"Back in Russia?" inquired Shinji.

"Indeed. Our relationship was much like yours and Asuka's. Including belonging to NERV. He was probably the only person I ever truly loved."

"What happened? You were then called to Japan breaking you two apart?"

"No, unfortunately," said Ivana sadly. "That's what I wish would have broken us apart should we have broken apart. During our time in Russia, he left me for a new love."

"Who could he love more than you? You don't seem so bad."

"Power. He lusted for power. And that is what he left me for. Power was what eventually made him rotten inside and out. He betrayed the person he once was, for the one he had become. And power was the one that then turned on him in the end and it killed him."

"Oh I'm so sorry Ivana…"

"Don't be," Ivana cut Shinji off. "He got what was coming to him. And I hope he burns in hell for what he did."

"What did he do?"

Ivana sighed, "I'm sorry. It's a sensitive subject. Do you mind if I stop here?"

"No not at all," said Shinji. "When you're ready to talk further about it, you can."

"Thank you comrade."

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"One! Two! Three! Kick! One! Two! Three! Kick! One! Two! Three! Kick!"

"Come on Rei, try to keep up!"

"I'll try!"

Misato and Rei decided to start off with a tae-bo workout to begin the day. With Zack out, Asuka at Hikari's, and Shinji and Ivana out bagging groceries, now would be a nice time to start Rei's workout program. And so, with a quick change into some gym shorts and a white t-shirt, and a video provided by Ritsuko, Rei's workout began. Just so Rei didn't feel alone, her guardian felt a workout could do her some good too. Misato noticed by now that Rei had full control of her body movements, but she still could tire out very easily.

"Okay, that's enough," panted Misato after about 25 minutes of non-stop working out, "drink some water and just sit down."

So both albino and guardian sat down together both panting and drinking water together, "Wow, I haven't done anything like that for a long time," said Misato, "How do you feel Rei?"

"Tired," replied an equally panting Rei, "That is all."

"So Rei, have you thought of doing something with your life?"

"What do you mean?" Rei apparently didn't understand the question.

Misato clarified for her, "I mean, after NERV and the Black Angels, and whatever else comes after them. What do you want to do with your life?"

"I do not know. I have never given any thought to it," answered Rei.

"Well maybe you should," said Misato, "There's a whole world of things out there you can do. You just need to find something that interests you, and you can pursue that interest. And maybe you'll even find a nice boy you like on the way."

"Shinji and Asuka in their merged state said something similar to that too."

"See? We all want the best for you. Shinji especially. Your little brother wants you to go out there, and see the world and find your place in it."

"I see."

"By the way," started Misato who now changed the subject, "your skin is starting to look darker. I think your albino features are starting to disappear."

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3 days later - Ritsuko's office

"Definitely. The albino aspect is definitely disappearing," said Ritsuko. Misato and Rei were at NERV HQ for a checkup on Rei to make sure everything is disappearing. "So are you using the exercise programs I prescribed?"

"Yes," answered Rei, "It's tiring on my body."

"Well that is to be expected," replied Ritsuko, "But as you keep doing the workouts, it'll get easier and easier as you go along." She walked towards a desk, which was about fifteen feet away from Rei. "I want to test something though." She produced a stuffed ball. "I'm going to throw this at you. Block it with your AT Field."

"Understood."

The doctor then threw the ball. Rei appeared to try to concentrate to project her AT Field, but she could not, and the ball harmlessly hit her in the upper chest area. "Ah, as expected it's getting hard to use your AT Field. I'm going to throw the ball again. Concentrate a little harder."

She threw the ball again at Rei. This time Rei did as the doctor suggested, and the ball bounced off a suddenly projected barrier about eighteen inches around Rei.

"So you can still use it." Ritsuko then made a few notes on Rei's medical charts. "But as I said to you before, you will eventually lose the ability to use the AT Field like you do. It will get harder and harder until the point where it becomes impossible." She then turned to Misato, "I want her back here again in three days. Probably while the others are doing their sync tests on Saturday."

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2 days later

"I don't see why this couldn't wait until tomorrow Misato," said a slightly flustered Ritsuko. "And so early in the morning too."

"Oh you'll see why the entire household thought something had goen wrong with the surgery. Come on in Rei."

When Rei walked in, it definitely made Ritsuko jump for a moment. Quickly regaining her composure she then spoke, "Well Misato, this is why science is never higher than 95 percent. I'll do some tests though to make sure there's nothing wrong." She motioned to Rei, "Come with me for a moment. I just want to take a few samples."

"Understood."

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Tokyo-3 High - Rooftop

"Mein gott, what the fuck is wrong with your stooge friend Shinji?" said a slightly frustrated Asuka, "He's been ignoring us all week, hasn't made any insults to me, and he's not even eating lunch with us."

"He got really bent out of shape over not being picked for EVA according to Toji," replied Shinji, "He doesn't answer any phone calls he or I have made to him, and whenever we try to talk to him at school, he tells us to fuck off."

Asuka and Shinji decided to spend their lunch today on the roof of the school, away from everyone else. Apparently, the current topic was whatever the hell was wrong with Kensuke Aida. Many people had tried to talk to the guy, and to no avail. Kensuke had almost started a fight with Zack after the Canadian chewed him out for being a selfish, self-centered prick just that day too. So now everyone was ignoring him.

"Well I think you should just ignore him."

"Why's that Asuka?" asked Shinji.

"Well… he's shown his true colours, that's why," answered Asuka; "The guy's more obsessed with EVA than anything. I would kill to find out how he would have done against the Angels, Kirishima, the EVA Series, or any of the Black Angels. I bet he'd be so excited to be in the entry plug, that the Stooge would act like an over obsessed teenager on ecstasy!"

"I see. As much as I don't want to believe you Asuka, I have to admit you're right."

"See? Even you agree. At least Stooge Number One isn't crazy about EVA, and I think he has something of a noble cause, to protect Hikari, now that's pretty much presented to him on a silver platter since she joined NERV."

"So I guess we're still the Three Stooges huh?" joked Shinji, "With me being Stooge Three."

"Not so sure anymore," said Asuka. "Stooge Two is MIA at the moment." She then changed the subject, "And what's up with Wondergirl? That was sure weird this morning. Like what did they do to her in that operating room?"

"Well, nothing goes perfectly, even surgery can go wrong I guess."

"Look, Wondergirl and I may not be on the best of terms, but she's gonna end up being a social outcast in no time now with how she looked this morning!"

"For all we know, it could be just a side effect of her surgery. It will likely go away. And her eyes are darkening too. Soon they'll look like my eyes," replied Shinji.

"Yeah, yeah."

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A little while later at NERV HQ

"Well the preliminary reports show there's nothing wrong," said Ritsuko as she brought Rei out of the examining room.

"So what is the problem then?" asked Misato.

"Maybe it's a small glitch in her genetic design. From the examinations I've done, she's in no danger. But this… glitch will complete its course, currently from what you see."

Misato looked at Rei. Her azure hair looked odd indeed. From the roots of her hair, you could see it had begun the process of turning brown, but at certain points on her hair roots, her hair colour had not changed. "So she won't have pure brown hair then."

"She'll have brown hair, but strangely enough, there will be azure streaks in her hair too. I looked at her eyes too, I see no problem with her eyesight. It's just the hair." Ritsuko made a few more notes, "So despite today's 'hairy' episode, I'm giving Rei a clean bill of health."

"Alright, thanks Rits," said Misato as she helped Rei into a wheelchair.

"No problem. By the way, are you up for hitting a pub tonight?" asked the doctor. "I was going to bring Maya and the others too, we could all have some fun tonight."

"Sorry," was Misato's reply, "I promised I'd accompany the kids to see a movie tonight."

Ritsuko's eyebrow went up. "Better not be one of your movies."

Now Misato's eye was twitching, "Of course… not! They want to go see a horror movie!"

Ritsuko laughed for a few moments, "Relax, I was just kidding! Elly was talking about this movie too. What's the name of the flick?"

"Birth of Flesh. It's supposed to be as scary as hell."

"In other words, as scary as Misato on her period with a bunch of noisy kids."

"HEY!"

On the way out Misato spoke again, "Oh my gosh, what am I going to do about your hair Rei?" said Misato aloud. "Everyone's going to wonder why your hair looks like that at the movie theater."

"I suggest something to cover my head with then," answered Rei as she wheeled along beside Misato.

"Hmm, that will work perfectly."

Scene shifts back to a close up of Rei, then the background fades into Misato's car. Everyone minus Zack was in the car, as he planned to meet them at the movie theater with Elly, Hikari and Toji.

"Okay, I have only one rule," said Misato, as she drove, "NO fighting with each other period. Any fighting and you'll suffer the consequences. Am I clear?"

"Yes ma'am!" all other parties in the car replied.

"Good. And you all know your jobs for when we get in.

"Popcorn," answered Shinji who sat in the back.

"Drinks," replied Asuka who sat in the middle next to Shinji.

"Tickets," said Rei, who was sitting in the front passenger seat and was wearing one of Zack's baseball caps to cover her hair. It was a red hat that said right on the front in English, 'Canada kicks ass'.

Misato quickly interjected, "Don't worry Rei, I'll get the tickets. You'll be in the wheelchair until you get your strength back. And Ivana, you know what I want from you."

"Seats," declared Ivana with a smirk who sat on the other side of Asuka.

"Good and secure the front row," said Misato, "and remember that this is supposed to be a 'scary as hell' movie, and I am also paying for the snacks and tickets. So if you run out of the theater because you get scared, your punishment will be to walk home."

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At the theater

Zack had a few words for the three people he was with. "Remember that this is supposed to be a 'scary as hell' movie, and I am also paying for the snacks and tickets. So if you run out of the theater because you get scared, your punishment will be to kiss my ass after the movie."

"How gross," grumbled Hikari, "I still can't believe I actually agreed to come to this movie."

A quick nudge from Elly reminded Hikari why she actually got dragged into this movie plan. To end up in Toji's arms by the end of the movie. The movie 'Birth of Flesh' would likely scare the hell of out anyone, and Hikari would probably jump into Toji's arms to look away from the creepy scenes. And if he was the chivalry styled man, he would hold and comfort her. Crude, but Elly said it would work.

"So the others should be here shortly," said Toji.

"In a minute or so," replied Zack. "So any word from Kensuke?"

"No. He's still bent way out of shape," replied Toji with his head down.

"Ah well," sighed Zack, "this movie would scare the living shit out of him, and then he'd have to kiss my ass afterwards."

This got them all laughing silly until Misato and her squad of kids arrived. "Okay, we're all here!" she declared. "Now let's see how scary this movie is."

Once inside, they all sat in different sections of the theater. Zack and Elly decided to take the back row. Since Asuka wanted to be nowhere near the two, she dragged Shinji five rows down. Ivana, Misato, and Rei preferred the front row as it gave Rei wheelchair access. Toji and Hikari took the top left corner of the theater to be away from everyone else. The movie however, was as scary as could be. Whoever made this God forsaken movie spared nobody and no expense when it came to creating the scary scenes the movie had to offer. It was a zombie movie, that involved zombies wishing to become human again. And they did so by literally harvesting live organs, which they integrated with their own bodies. Anyone who had a weak stomach or scared easily was quickly darting out of the theater.

Rei was taking the movie in stride. Sure she flinched a few times, but was not what people would determine as frightened. Ivana was enjoying every bit of the movie. Contributing to her desensitized state would be her times on the battlefield. As for Misato, nobody could tell how terrified she was of what she was seeing.

Zack got rather spooked at times, but he hung in there. Elly was flat out frightened. Most of the movie, she buried her face in his chest, and she did especially at the gory scenes. Well what kind of person wouldn't, unless they were indeed desensitized?

Hikari probably had the shit completely scared out of her, and probably spent most of the movie looking away from the screen. Toji was pretty scared himself, as he didn't look at the screen that often either.

But the strangest of them all went to Asuka and Shinji. They still had a sense of rivalry between each other. Both of them refused to look away from the screen, and at the same time were equally terrified of the movie's graphically gory scenes.

What really was the downer was that this movie lasted an irritating three hours in length. And everyone was determined to go the distance. By the time the movie had started, there were about 125 people in the theater. By its end, there were only thirty-one people left.

"Oh my god, that was scary," said Zack as they all walked out of the theater, "I bet that movie scared off the critics too!"

"All you all right Hikari," asked Asuka as they strolled into the lobby.

"NO! That was really scary!" the brunette replied as she subconsciously grabbed Toji's arm. Everyone noticed that this happened, especially Toji himself. This was also surprising since Hikari never really displayed much affection for someone in public. No one decided to say anything though.

"Where is Misato?" asked Rei who now rolled up in her wheelchair.

"I thought she was with you mate," answered Elly.

"She was, but she disappeared," said Ivana.

"Hi guys," a voice suddenly called out. It was Misato.

"Where have you been?" asked Asuka glaring at the blue haired guardian.

"Oh I just had to use the little-girls room," said Misato, her eyes moving back and forth.

"In other words, you ran out," retorted Zack.

"I did not!" shot back Misato.

"Then why did you disappear one hour before the movie ended?" asked Ivana.

"Uh…"

"YOU CHICKENED OUT MISATO!" they all said together!

Misato had a look on her face that said 'Busted!'

"So you have to walk!" declared Zack.

"Fine, but since I can't drive, and NONE of you are old enough to…"

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"Dammit! This sucks!" yelled Asuka into the night. "Why do we all have to walk?"

"Fate is cruel Asuka," teased Misato.

"Shut up!" roared the German.

So the five of them, which also included Ivana, Shinji, and Rei who was being pushed in her wheelchair by Shinji, were now walking home from the movie theater. Zack had called for a tow truck to tow Misato's car to the apartment complex. At the moment, he was currently escorting Elly back to NERV.

"So Misato, do we have a sync test tomorrow?" asked Shinji.

"Yup," said Misato. "First thing tomorrow."

The others gave a big sigh. There went Saturday.

Late that night, while Shinji was trying to get some sleep, he heard something stirring. He didn't take long to figure out it was Asuka. He assumed by what she was saying in her sleep that she was having a nightmare.

"No… leave me alone… help me Mama…" she mumbled in her sleep.

Shinji quickly sat up, knelt over her and began shaking her in an attempt to wake her up. "Asuka! Wake up!" he whispered as loud as he could.

It took about ten seconds, but with her sudden sit up which almost took out Shinji as she did, she returned to the land of consciousness, breathing heavily as she did.

"Are you alright?" asked Shinji, "You looked like you were having a bad dream."

"It was scary. I dreamed the EVA Series had come back," replied Asuka. "They looked like those zombies in the movie. They ganged up on me, and picked me and my EVA apart, and used my body parts and innards for themselves. I felt like I was dying again…" she finished before wrapping her arms around Shinji and quietly sobbing.

"Shh, it's okay Asuka, it was only a dream," said Shinji as he consoled her. He continued to hold her snugly, moving his hands up and down her back in an attempt to calm the frightened girl down. When that didn't seem to work, he tried something new. It was a long time ago since he had heard this, but it was time to try it to soothe Asuka. He began to hum a lullaby he remembered his mother used to hum to him when he was a baby and had difficulty sleeping.

It appeared to work, because her whimpering turned into rhythmic breathing. As Shinji laid her back down, he could tell she was sleeping, and he could swear that in the dark, her lips were curving into a smile. He quickly kissed her tender lips once before laying back down beside her.

A/N: I could just end it here, but we would be leaving out what had happened to our other terrified people. End it here? Nah!

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What had happened with Zack and Elly - NERV HQ

"So you going to be all right?" asked Zack as he had escorted Elly right to her room at NERV HQ.

"I think so," said Elly as she unlocked her door to walk in. "Come in for a minute."

Zack obeyed as he walked into her room. It wasn't very big at all. One bed, a bathroom, a dresser with a mirror on it, a table with two chairs, and a television set was all she really had in here. "So what else do you want to do?" he asked as he sat down in one of the chairs.

Elly didn't answer as she selected a pink nightgown from her closet. She quickly slipped out of her clothes until she only had her pink bra and matching underwear on, which still revealed the fact that she had a phenomenal body for someone her age, not to mention her breasts were bigger than Rei's, and they were actually real.

"A little fan service as a thank you for the walk home," she started as she slipped on the nightgown before slipping under the covers. "I have one last favour though."

"What would that be?" asked an impressed Zack from looking at her sexy figure.

"Could you stay here until I fall asleep mate?" she asked pleadingly. "That movie really scared me, and I know I'm going to have trouble going to sleep."

In response, our favourite Canadian took one of the chairs and placed right beside her bed. "Sure I will," he said taking her hand in his, "and I'll even tell you a story." Clearing his throat, he began the story, "Once upon a time, there was this really bitchy redheaded girl. Now she was so bitchy…"

Zack carried on the story until he noticed Elly had fallen asleep, he tucked her remaining arm under the blanket. "Good night my princess," he said after he kissed her soft lips. He got up, and made his way out of NERV.

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Horaki Residence - Just outside the door

Hikari and Toji had just finished walking all the way to her place. She was still fairly scared of that movie, that she had wished she'd never seen. So now they were just standing together outside the door, just staring at each other.

"Err Toji, what I wanted to say was… thank you, for… you know," Hikari was having trouble finding the words necessary.

"Uh you're welcome Cla… err Hikari," answered a slightly nervous Toji.

Hikari had Toji right where she wanted him. Now all that was left to do, was to follow through on the advice Elly gave her. 'Go for it!' a voice in the back of her mind told her.

She edged a bit closer to the boy, who was now blushing about as much as she was, which was quite a lot. Every moment of this felt more nerve-wracking than the last, but she was determined to try, or be totally embarrassed doing so. In an impulse, she acted bringing her arms around the bigger boy's neck, and pressed her lips against his, ending the streak of distractions.

It seemed a little awkward at first, but Toji then placed his arms around her, bringing their feelings for each other full circle.

"Toji and Hikari sitting in a tree…"

This broke the two out of their kiss, and turned their attention towards the door. It was Hikari's siblings, and they were watching the two kiss.

"Hey!" shouted a very embarrassed Hikari. "You're supposed to be in bed! When I get through with you…"

"Let them go Hikari," said Toji who felt a wave of confidence since that final barrier had been broken down. "They're happy for you, like I am to be with you."

"Aww Toji…" she moaned before pulling him back in for another kiss.

A/N: Okay, I'll end this here. Those two have finally gotten together now. Whoop-dee-do! So Rei's changes have finally begun. And it looks like they'll change her for… the better? Brown hair with blue streaks? An odd one definitely.

Omake

Gendo Ikari had a few words for Fuyutski, Ritsuko, and the bridge bunnies he was with. "Remember that this is supposed to be a 'scary as hell' movie, and I am also paying for the snacks and tickets. So if you run out of the theater because you get scared, your punishment will be a dock in pay. Am I clear?"

"Yes sir!" everyone replied in unison.

"Good. Let us proceed."

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After the movie - outside

"Wow, that was scary!" said a shaking Maya as she walked out the theater, not letting Makoto go.

"You can let go of me now Maya!" replied Makoto as Maya released her grip on him, so he could catch his breath.

"So where's the commander Fuyutski?" asked Ritsuko as she took out a cigarette.

"I don't know," replied the older man.

"There he is," reported Shigeru.

"Are you ready to leave?" Gendo inquired, with his back facing the others, not turning around at all.

"Uh, yes we are sir," replied Ritsuko. "And why aren't you facing us?"

"That is nothing you need to worry about. Another limo is coming for you five."

"What's wrong sir?" the doctor asked as she turned him around, then jumped back with shock. She looked straight at the groin area of his pants. There was a big spot there that was much darker than the rest of his pants.

"Did you have an accident sir?" she asked the third question.

"That is none of your concern," he snapped turning back around.

"So that explains why he didn't take off running like a little kid," said Maya to the other two technicians.

"He was so scared he pissed himself," joked Makoto.

"So the commander is afraid of zombies!" yelled Shigeru.

"You three just got your pay docked," declared the commander in a cold voice. "And if you speak of this to anyone, you'll be locked away in a prison that makes the Alcatraz Prison look like a four star hotel. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes sir!"

Fuyutski sighed, 'He wets his pants and still doesn't lose his composure.'

Until 62, be cool!