Disclaimer: I don't own NGE, or at least not that I know of.
In the year 347 A.D. a group of four warriors were given gifts from the land and the skies. The land gave two the power to control Earth and Water, while the skies gave the other two Air and Fire. As Mother Earth and Father Sky gave these gifts they also gave a warning. They said that the reason that they are receiving such powers is too defend humankind against destruction. Before the four elemental warriors could ask, Mother Earth and Father Sky disappered.
For years the four trained and grew in power and friendship. Air was the leader of the group due to his versatility, wisdom, and strength. He could combine with the others to unleash devestating attacks.
After ten years had passed a black hole appeared in the sky above a village and in seconds after opening, demons began to pour out. They destroyed everything, burned the village and feasted on the flesh of the humans. Thus the war began.
After 5 years of fighting, the four warriors finally defeated the Demon king and sealed his soul in the deepest darkest part of hell. There he was chained and forced to wait until a time he could become free again and unleash his wrath once more.
It was afternoon in Tokyo-3 and Shinji Ikari, along with Asuka Langley Sohryu began to walk home from school.
"I swear if I have to hear one more story about his life before Second Impact then I'll kill him." Asuka complained to no one in particular.
Shinji nodded in agreement with the redhead but before he could answer her an old man stopped him.
"Excuse me young man but would you happen to have some yen I can use to by my wife and me dinner?"
Shinji looked the old man over and saw that he looked like he hadn't eaten for days and he was dress in rags with so much dirt o them that he couldn't tell their original color. Asuka who had noticed Shinji's absence looked back and saw the old man.
"Just shoo him away Third Child, I'm hungry and it's your turn to cook the meal!" she yelled back.
Without acknowledging her, Shinji shook his head to the old mans question and apologized. The old man looked down sadly and walked back into he alley that he came from and too his wife.
Shinji walked across the street and entered the convenience store there and entered. 10 minutes later he came out carrying two bags, one with clothing and the other with food and drinks. He walked over too the couple and handed the bags to them.
"You walked away before I could explain sir. I didn't have any yen on me but I do have a cash card. I'm sorry that I made you sad earlier."
The old man and his wife bowed deeply to Shinji who blushed in return. "You are the first person to show us kindness in over 20 years." The woman said. Shinji was shocked at hearing this. He couldn't believe that no one was that cruel, except his father.
"It appears that your girl-friend left you young man." The old man stated. Shinji looked around and saw that this was true. "She'll be angry but after hitting and yelling at me she'll be fine."
"Well now for you to receive a gift from the both of us." The woman said. Shinji shook his head and held his hands up. "No need you being happy is good enough for me." He said with a small smile.
The couple smiled at these words. "Ahhhhh," the old man began. " Such manners. I can't think of a better person to give this to can you mother?" The woman shook her head in agreement. " Nope and we'll know he will use to help everyone."
Shinji was standing there with a confused look on his face. The man stepped forward and clasped Shinji's shoulder. " Tell me Shinji Ikari how would like to save the world?" the old man asked.
Shinji chuckled lightly at this. Pulling out his wallet he showed the two his NERV ID. "I already am saving the world." He simply stated as the couple stared at his ID card.
The old man smiled and looked Shinji straight in the eyes. "I know what you do and not by that card you currently hold in your hand young one. The world is in danger and not from beings called 'angel's'."
"Ummmmm, I'm not quite sure what it is that your talking about sir but if you contact NERV about this then-"
"Mr. Ikari, my wife and I have watched for years upon, years, what goes on in NERV. We know what they are capable of and what they cannot do. This threat that I am telling you of is coming soon and when it comes The Eva's will be useless. The sheer force of this enemy will swarm them. Even if we do contact NERV, they could not make something in time to help."
Shinji took a step back at these words. "W-why are you telling me this?" he asked while stammering. "What good can I do?"
"Mr. Ikari you may be the only hope that this world has for a future. Now Mother and I don't usually do this but time is short and like she said you were the only one kind enough to help us out." With this the old man grabbed Shinji on his shoulder with a surprisingly strong grip and placed his free right hand over Shinji's right eye.
All Shinji could see was a Bright light followed by a strong gust of wind and then darkness.
A/N- This is my first posted fanfic about anything. I need a pre-reader for this so if your interested about it then give me a shout. Unlike most new posters I could care less about if you flame me or not actually I'm expecting flames more than good reviews. This takes place before the kiss and after the 11th angel in case your wondering. Also expect a gradual build-up of OOC starting with Shinji. This is a Romance/Action/Adventure story as well.