Disclaimer: I do not own Neon Genesis Evangelion or any of the songs included in this fic or anything else that has copyright laws on it so please don't sue me.
"HOWS EVERYONE DOING?" he shouted in the microphone, a loud roar met him.
"That's great, it really is now if you don't know the band let me introduce you," he said with a big smile.
"Well first say hello to our drummer Toji" Toji put his hand up and waved with a smile, some girls were screaming at the front.
"No ideas though ladies he's already claimed" a lot of girls started pouting and whining at that, Hikari just smiled smugly that she was the one who had done the claiming.
"Next say hello to our bassist Kensuke who isn't claimed" Kensuke put his hand up and smiled as well, though some did scream not as many did as when Toji had.
"After that we have Rei, who is also playing the synthesiser as well as the Rhythm Guitar tonight" Rei put her hand up, smiled a big smile and winked, causing an array of wolf whistles and comments you would find at a building site, a lot of girls looked miffed at Rei's antics.
"And finally we have me" Shinji said and with that the crowd exploded, When it calmed down Shinji continued.
"Ok we are going to play some new songs tonight, they are going to be on our next album 'Unit 01' and I hope you enjoy them" the crowd cheered again, Asuka's was still in a shocked state.
"Ok the first one is sort of about me and a close friend of all of ours and the things that we and our friend went through, I hope you like it ok" he said as he stepped back from the microphone, is he on about me, Asuka thought as the band began to play, all of the lights in the hall went of except the ones on the stage, making the band members the centre of attention.
(The begging instrumentals, consisted of Shinji and Toji then with Rei making horn instrument sound on her synthesizer, the music was loud and fast)
When Shinji began singing Asuka's mouth went even wider than before.
If you take a life
Do you know what you'll give?
Odds are you won't like What it Is.
When the storm arrives
Would you be seen with me?
By the merciless eyes I've deceived
I've seen angels fall from blinding heights
But you yourself are nothing so divine
Just next in line
Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
You know my name
If you come inside
Things will not be the same
When you return to my eyes
And if you think you've won
You never saw me change
The game that we have been playing
I've seen diamonds cut through harder men
Then you yourself but if you must pretend
You may meet your end
Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
Try to hide your hand
Forget how to feel
Kensuke:forget how to feel)
Life is gone
With just a spin of the wheel
Kensuke: spin of the wheel
Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
You know my name
Kensuke: You Know My Name
You Know My Name
Kensuke: You Know My Name
You Know My Name
You Know My Name
You Know My Name
At the end the entire crowd went into an uproar, people were screaming and shouting their love for the band, girls especially and with Kensuke's part in the lyrics had seemed to boost his appeal to the girls.
Asuka was stunned she looked over at Hikari who was smiling and making eyes at Toji, who was looking over at them and seemed oblivious to the rest of the crowd, Hikari looked over at Asuka and saw her look of confusion.
"Was that actually them?" Asuka asked, Hikari nodded and pointed at the stage because Shinji had walked up to the microphone again.
"Ok, I see you liked that, good them long hours of sleepless nights paid off" the whole crowd laughed at this.
"Ok next one is a little slower and it is about someone very dear to me and I hope she get the message" he glanced quickly in Asuka's direction; she saw it and took in a breath.
"Ok one for those out there who have ever loved" he said and began to play.
(The song started of with the three boys this time; it was slower paced than the last one).
In the crowd some couples started to dance together in a slow manner with their arms around each other and just swaying to the beat, Shinji began singing.
Every breath you take and every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make and every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watchin' you
Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep cryin', baby, baby, please
(Toji and Kensuke start do backing vocals that slowly gets louder and louder, then Shinji starts singing again).
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make and every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watchin' you
Every move you make, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every breath you take, every move you make,
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every single day, every word you say,
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every move you make, every vow you break,
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every single day, every word you say,
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every breath you take, every move you make,
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every single day, every word you say,
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every move you make, every vow you break,
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watchin' you
Toji and Kensuke: Every single day, every word you say,
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
The crowd cheered and clapped again, a single tear ran down Asuka's face, the band played a few of their older songs, which consisted of fast beats and slow beast, but Asuka noticed that each had some slight connection to her, Rei and Shinji's experience, not being directly said, but more in how they felt.
It was 12 o'clock, everyone was still in the buzz of the live music and everyone, including Asuka and Hikari had got up and danced at one point, Shinji walked up to the Microphone, Hikari and Asuka returned to their seats and looked at the Shinji.
"Ok we have had fun so we will play one more song any requests?" at that the crowd started screaming an assortment of songs at them, Shinji raised his hand.
"Calm down I know you all want one but we cant, ok we will choose some one and that person can pick" Shinji Announced "Rei who do you think we should pick?" Shinji asked, Rei stepped forwards and looked about with her crimson eyes, everyone was raising their arms to be picked.
"Him" she said as she pointed to a boy close to the stage, he was wearing glasses and had very untidy brown hair, his clothing was very ordinary and he gone bright red at Rei picking him.
"What's your name dude?" Shinji asked putting the microphone to the boy's mouth.
"Err Keitaro" he said as sweat began to come from his brow, Asuka looked up at Rei and saw a slight smile of adoring come from her being directed at the boy, Asuka smiled at her friend.
"Ok Keitaro, what do you want us to play?" Shinji asked, he also knew who this guy was and thought Rei was being slightly biased.
"Err bring me to life would be cool" Keitaro said smiling weakly, this caused Rei to silently giggle to herself.
"Good choice, did you know it is Rei's Favourite song?" Shinji asked with a slight mischievous smile.
"Yeah, wait I mean No, No I me…" Keitaro stuttered and went even redder, everyone else laughed, Rei smiled at his mistake, finding it to be rally cute, but frowned at the rest of the crowd, some were even making fun of him, Shinji just smiled and continued.
"Well I thought you would know seeing as you two are going out," he said casually, everyone then stopped laughing.
Keitaro had gone an even darker shade of red, but then smiled and simply said "Yeah we are" now laughter was replaced by sounds of amazement, some boys were calling him lucky and some were just making more unfair comments, though they was obviously jealous.
"That's great Buddy I look forward to hanging out with you, now for the song" Shinji stood up and put the microphone back in its stand, Rei put her guitar back in its stand then took her place at the synthesiser and repositioned her microphone so she could sing.
(The song starts out slow with Rei playing the synthesiser sounding like a piano)
How can you see into my eyes like open doors
Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb
Without a soul my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
Shinji: Wake me up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Shinji: Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
Shinji: I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Shinji: Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring me to life
Shinji: Wake me up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Shinji: Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
Shinji: I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Shinji: Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
Kensuke: I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside
Bring me to life
Frozen inside without your touch without your love darling
Only you are the life among the dead
Shinji: All this time I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
Rei: I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Shinji: Without a thought without a voice without a soul
Kensuke: Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life
Shinji: Wake me up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Shinji: Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Shinji: Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
Shinji: I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Shinji: Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
Shinji: I've been living a lie,
Kensuke: There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
Everyone cheered, all four members came to the front of the stage and bowed, then Rei went and lent down to Keitaro and kissed him full on the lips, Shinji, Toji and Kensuke cheered, clapped and Whistled, everyone else joining suit.
When Rei came up she was slightly pink on her cheeks and looked exhilarated, Keitaro had a goofy smile on his face, the band retreated behind stage and the music from earlier began to play again.
Asuka quickly got up and went over to Keitaro, who still had the goofy smile from earlier, she tapped him on the shoulder.
"Hi I'm a friend of Rei's do you want to come sit with us while we wait for the band to come out and join us?" she asked, Keitaro smiled, nodded and followed her back to the table.
They waited there for about half an hour, in that time the hall had practically emptied, out of what had been one hundred and fifty people must have been only forty. They finally appeared, still wearing the same cloths, though Shinji had buttoned his top up only leaving the top two open.
Hikari ran and jumped into Toji's arms kissing him fiercely, making some of the remaining girls glare at her, Shinji sat on the opposite side facing Asuka, on his right sat Keitaro, with Rei next to him putting her on Asuka's left, under the table Rei and Keitaro held hands, which caused them both to blush slightly. On Asuka's left sat Toji with Hikari sat on his knee with her arms around him hugging him and on their right sat Kensuke, putting him on Shinji's left.
"What did you think?" Shinji asked, he made it seem like he wasn't asking anyone in particular but the whole table new it was directed at Asuka.
"It was good really good" she replied while looking down, she had caught all of the secret meanings in all of the songs and was amazed at his creative ability, but what amazed her most was that if she was correct about one sign, it meant the beginning of something completely new to her.
"I'm glad you liked" Shinji said with a smile, he then looked to the rest of the group "So what's the plan?" he asked.
"Well I have some left over pizza at your place with my name on it" Rei said while getting up, Keitaro having to get up with her because he didn't want to let go of her hand yet, everyone looked at them holding hands and smiled, Rei also noticed they were still holding hands, then she thought for a bit.
"Do you have any way of getting home, you do live on the other side of town?" she asked with slight concern, Keitaro seemed to go red then scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.
"I kinda spent the last of my cash on the ride up here to see you play," he said with a weak smile, Rei just blushed and smiled a smile of utter adoring at him.
"Well you can stay at our place tonight" Asuka said, everyone turned around and looked at her, ever since she had been gone it was usually Shinji or Hikari who decided everything.
Shinji smiled, he could see the old spark come back into Asuka "The more the merrier" he said after a second, Keitaro smiled at the people on the table.
"Thank you" he said with a smile, Rei also mouthed a thank you behind Keitaro's back so he couldn't see it, everyone smiled and they got up and made there way home.