Haha! I am back with another chapter! I said I'd return didn't I?

Well I don't have anything more to say but R& R, please.

I don't own Eva! Why would I even be here if I did? 'Nuf said.

Chapter 8: Lessons in Helping Hands

I would not learn until the next day that the damage from the Eva fight was actually minimal. There was no significant injury to the Eva cage and they were in shape to be used as normal. The Evas required only minimal repair. The worst damage was the injury to Unit Zero's arm and Unit One's head. According to what Dr. Akagi told me it was Pilot Sohryu who kept the damage to a minimum. After I had blacked out Unit One was on the edge of berserker when she had stepped in and pulled Unit Zero off me. Thus I was saved from the final minute of beating.

Ikari-kun and I had the week off to rest up and recover from our injuries. Dr. Akagi also needed time to repair the damage to our Evangelion Units. Neither of us complained. Any amount of time guaranteed free from Dr. Akagi's tests was much appreciated.

I was also determined to stay away from the Commander as much as possible. Although I had not seen his hand, I knew the name of the being inside. It was the lost first angel of light Adam, the enemy. I did not trust Adam or what the Commander would do with him. So I wanted to be as far away as possible.

On this day I once again found myself at school staring aimlessly out of the classroom window. I had not spoken to Ikari-kun since he had left me at NERV the other day. There was a lot of stuff I wanted to say but I wasn't sure if I could. I kept glancing periodically at my computer screen hoping someone had sent me a message. There had been no word from anyone about anything. It was as if the fact I was kidnapped never happened.

It would have made sense if I had thought about it. My kidnapping had been caused by a war between two secretive organizations. Obviously they would want to keep that event unknown. So there was no way to talk about it. Fair enough, I decided.

I looked at my computer screen and saw I had one message. It was from Aida-san. I clicked on it and a screen came up with a one-line sentence. Ayanami, I'm glad to see you're okay. I still have your tiger if you want it back.

I had forgotten the tiger I won that night. It seemed like it almost disappeared on me that evening. I found that I missed it and wanted it back. Aida-san when may I get it back? I typed into the computer screen.

I went back to my normal pose while I waited for a response. This didn't last long. My response came in less then two minutes. Can you come home with me after school? If you do I can give it to you then. If not I'll try to bring it with me tomorrow

I had nothing to do after school but return to my apartment and stare at the ceiling like I always did Going to get my tiger from Aida-san was a much better idea. I quickly typed that I would be willing to go with him after school. His response was simple: See you then Ayanami-san. I hope you don't mind but Shinji and Touji are coming with us.

That is not a problem.

Despite my calm words I was not totally all right with it. I had not had such close contact with Ikari-kun for two days now. I knew when the time came I would feel unsure and awkward. Still there was no way for me to put that into words.

That afternoon the four of us met outside of the school. We walked along the streets of Tokyo III to the Aida residence in the heart of the city. The apartment was on the second floor of the apartment building where he lived. No one was home when we arrived and the house was cold and empty. We went around and turned on the lights first. Then Ikari-kun and Suzuhara sat down and pulled out their schoolbooks to study. Aida-san meanwhile went into a back room to get my tiger. He came back holding the massive stuffed creature in his arms. It dangled hopelessly on the floor.

I took it from him feeling the soft fuzzy fabric against my bare arms. There was no reason for me to stay so I decided to leave. However Ikari-kun called me back. "Ayanami, why don't you stay and study with us?"

I agreed and set my books and tiger on the floor. Suzuhara took out his copy of the latest science review sheet. He went around the circle asking each of us a random question. This process went on with everyone taking a turn at being questioner and the questioned. I found this all to be helpful despite the weirdness it began with. After several hours of this it was late and all of us were ready to eat. After much debate it was decided to invite Pilot Sohryu and class Rep. Horaki-san over to eat with us and order carry out. I was asked to call Pilot Sohryu because the others were unwilling to. So I went to the kitchen and picked up the phone from the receiver. I dialed the number for the Katsuragi residence and waited for Pilot Sohryu to answer. "Hello?" Her voice demanded from the other end.

"Pilot Sohryu, this is Pilot Ayanami. Ikari-kun, Suzuhara-san and I are having take-out at the Aida residence. Would you and Horaki-san care to join us?"

I heard Pilot Sohryu set the receiver down before calling out, "Hikari, The stooges and Wondergirl are having dinner at Aida's place. Are we going to eat with them or not?"

"Of course we are Asuka. Let's go so we can get there before the food does."

There was a pause and Pilot Sohryu voice spoke, "Tell the stooges we'll be there as soon as possible."

"Hai."

The others were all waiting anxiously for Pilot Sohryu and Horaki-san's response. I told them that they would be arriving soon and they all cheered. I had to wonder if they were so eager to have them over why they had been so reluctant to call. I guessed that I would likely not to understand anytime soon. Aida phoned for the food and we went back to studying while we waited. I was in the middle of my turn at questioning when Pilot Sohryu and Horaki-san arrived. "What are you doing? You're actually studying for tomorrow's test?"

"Well, why aren't you?" Aid-san retorted.

"I already know everything. I graduated college right before I came to Japan."

"Then why are your grades poor?" Ikari-kun snapped.

Pilot Sohryu looked stunned for a moment, and then became defensive. "Japanese Kanji is too difficult and complicated. I haven't memorized all of them yet. School would be easy if I knew what the questions said."

The argument ended when the doorbell rang signaling the arrival of food. We looked around trying to decide who was going to pay. A stalemate was reached. This would never do I decided. I rose to my feet and pulled my NERV credit card from my pocket. I could feel the others eyes on me as I walked to the door. I paid the man on the other side for the food and brought it inside. I set it on the kitchen table and Ikari-kun came in followed by the others. "You didn't have to pay for it you know." He said.

"I was happy to pay for food. Do not worry."

Suzuhara looked about to protest but Pilot Sohryu butted in. "If Wonder girl wants to pay let her."

I got the feeling she was about to add on, 'but god knows she's a freak and does what she wants' but restrained herself before she could. There was no further protest as the desire for food took over. We sat down around the table and began to dish out food. I kept myself to the food without meat, which I had requested. Pilot Sohryu of course commented on this but Ikari-kun defended me.

I was grateful for the help even if I hadn't needed it. I disliked facing Pilot Sohryu's frequent insults on my own. My way of dealing with her did nothing but increase her anger towards me. I did not understand why she constantly targeted me so clearly. She said it was because I was a doll but I did not understand what it meant. Did she have something against the dolls that I reminded her of. Maybe it was because I was not out going and rebellious like she was. Was I too quiet and accepting of fate, which led to her hating me? I could only guess at those.

Dinner ended quietly after that and we all returned to the living room to study. We were still there went the front door opened. We all looked up to see a young woman walk in. She wasn't overly tall and had an average build. She had light hair and freckles like Aida-san. So it appeared they were related. "Sana what are you doing here? Did you have a fight with Ren again?" Aida-san asked.

Sana flopped down heavily on the sofa and sighed sadly. "We decided to break up, permanently." She said softly.

Aida-san looked surprise at the news. "But you were going to get married in one month."

Sana closed her eyes and seemed to want to do nothing but sit there and be left alone. I could feel her pain even with her blank careless expression. "Not like that was my fault. He went and crashed into a tree then died. I NEVER HAD A CHOICE!"

Those last words came out in a fearful anguished scream. We all flinched slightly but she lay back down. Aida-san looked apologetically at us. He came up to me and nodded towards the door. "Ayanami could you go out to the red car out front, it will be hers, and see if there's a young girl in there?"

"Hai. What should I do if there is?"

"Bring her inside."

I nodded back. "Hai."

I made my way down the stairs to the parking area for the apartment. I found the car he was talking about, mostly because it was parked oddly and still running. I looked inside and saw a toddler with short curly brown hair and freckles sleeping in the back seat. I turned off the car and stuck the keys in my pocket. Then I opened the back door and gently unstrapped the child from her car seat.

Even more gingerly I lifted the sleeping girl into my arms and carried her up the stairs back to the Aida apartment. This was not an easy task with my hand still in bandages and not fully recovered. My hands protested the weight I carried in them; as I always did with pain and discomfort, I ignored it. Amazingly she never woke and I was able to lay her in one of the chairs with out incident.

I massaged my hand slowly trying to ease the pain and stiffness in it. Dr. Akagi's supply of pain pills had run out earlier today and I hadn't bothered to ask for more from her. I hadn't thought I would need them. Aida-san motioned all of us into another room. "I'm sorry about all this guys. I would really appreciate it if any of you could stay and help."

"Sorry but I got to take the Class Rep Home and pay a visit to my sister."

"I'll stay." Ikari-kun volunteered. "Misato won't be home so she won't miss me."

"I will remain here as well. I have no reason to return home."

Aida-san smiled obviously pleased with our willingness to help. Pilot Sohryu sighed and said, "I'll stay since Shinji is."

"Arigato."

We all filed out into the other room. Both Sana and the baby girl were asleep. The four of us got us got Sana into on of the back rooms. She was so out of it that she didn't even stir despite our clumsiness. After that Suzuhara-san and Horaki-san left for home. The rest of retreated to the kitchen to continue studying. I checked on the child periodically. About and hour later she woke up, tottered into the room and looked around at us sleepily. "Mommy?" She mumbled.

Aida-san called her to us and she curled up in his lap and began to suck her thumb. "I'm sorry Mina your mom's not here. She's asleep okay."

"Want Mommy." She mumbled with a thick tear filled voice.

We had no response for the girl. I wished I was able to comfort her better but we were helpless to do more then to keep her entertained and happy. It was apparent that most of the fear she felt towards us was directed at me. I couldn't blame her for it, my red eyes and blue hair must look strange and scary to a young child.

I found food for her in the refrigerator and held it out to her. She took it hesitantly in her chubby hands, chewing it thoughtfully in her mouth. I somehow knew without ever having been told that children need food to be fun so I made it fly around and do funny things to get her to eat. She quickly overcame her apprehension around me or at least forgot her reasons for it, when she decided to sit in my lap. She nodded back off to sleep there, one of her hands around my finger.

"I can't believe it Ayanami. You're great with children."

"You . . . well, you look like a . . . a mother . . ." Ikari-kun said.

Pilot Sohryu scoffed. "Wondergirl has the maternal instinct of snail. What are you talking about?"

"No. I'm serious. She's got a hidden talent for working with children."

Seeing that she was loosing the argument Pilot Sohryu turned on me. "Let me guess your dream is to be a mother. Right?"

"I have no intentions of becoming a mother. It is impossible for me anyway. I am more concerned with surviving to see the end of the angels."

"Humph. Typical. The one who's good with children can't have any and the one who refuses to, can."

She frowned and turned around. Once I again I felt like there was something I had done that was wrong or offensive. I couldn't put my finger on it though. I shook my head trying to ease the uncomfortable feeling. Pilot Sohryu left the room and the rest of us sighed and sat down. "Well no point staying up anymore. We should go to bed. Ayanami will you stay with Mina tonight?"

I nodded. "What about Asuka and I?" Ikari-kun asked.

"I need you to help me take turns watching over my sister."

"Sure."

I bid them goodnight and they left the room. I moved little by little trying to get into position where I could stand up with Mina in my arms. After a few moments I reached that place and rose to my feet with her in my arms. I carried her out to the sofa and lay her down. I lay down beside her and covered us both with a blanket. I was asleep after a few minutes.

I was awakened some unknown time later when Mina began to move. I raised my head sleepily and blinked in the darkness. "Mina? What do you want?"

Mina was quiet for a moment before she said, "Dry."

Dry? It took a moment for me to decode what she meant. When I did I realized she was thirsty. I made my way to the kitchen and filled a glass with water. Pilot Sohryu sat dozing with her head resting on the table. She muttered something in her sleep. I paused and went closer, "Mommy . . ."

I was surprised to hear how heart broken she sounded. It was so different from the Pilot Sohryu I knew. I made my way to her side and placed my hand over hers. I didn't know what to say to her. I had never had any family or loved ones to lose, let alone lost someone so I had no idea how she felt. "I wish I could say I know how you feel but I do not. Still I'm sure your mother is very proud of you."

"Mommy . . . Why . . .? Was . . . I . . . hate you . . . yet I still love . . ."

I could feel the anguish she felt and it made my throat tighten. I wiped the tears from Pilot Sohryu's eyes. Then I began to massage her back as I hummed soothingly to her. She calmed down at my touch. I felt better knowing I had helped her. I was about to leave but Pilot Sohryu awoke and sat up. She glared angrily at me, wavering between hatred and surprised relief. "You." She murmured her voice registering what she felt.

Anger swamped over her features moments later. "How dare you do that? I didn't ask for your help or anyone else's. Get out of my sight and never come near me again."

She stomped out of the room and down the hall. I let out a breath I hadn't known I was holding. There were many things I wanted to say to Pilot Sohryu but it was too late now. She would not hear me anymore. I made my way out into the other room and gave Mina her drink. Then the two of us went back to sleep.

In the morning I was the first one up. I left Mina sleeping on the sofa and made my way to the kitchen. There was only one thing to do I figured, make breakfast. So I went through the kitchen seeing what our options were. Not that I had any idea what I was doing. I only a limited knowledge of how to cook but I had participated in the cooking lesson's at school.

I remembered the first time I had cooked anything I had burned my hands slightly and was forced to visit the school nurse. Still I was feeling brave enough to attempt to cook again.

I found some rice in the closet, fish in the refrigerator along with some fresh vegetables. The first thing to do was to cook the rice, that much I knew. So I filled a pan with water and put it on the stove. Once the water was boiling I put the rice in. While it was cooking I chopped the vegetables with a knife. This proved to be a difficult and frustrating task not only because of my lack of skill but also because of my right hand's lack of mobility. The vegetables end up coming out in odd shapes and seizes. My hands did not come out well either; they had many small cuts and scratches on them. By the time I was done with the vegetables the rice was nearly done. I added them along with the fish into the pan. I stirred them slowly with a big serving spoon I had found.

I was still stirring when Ikari-kun wandered into the room. "Ayanami, what's that smell . . ." He mumbled.

"Breakfast." I replied hesitantly.

Ikari-kun's eyes widened at the word. Then they fell on my hands. "Ayanami! What did you do to you hands?"

"I can not cut well so I injured my hands."

Ikari-kun grabbed me by the shoulder and steered me towards the sink. He turned on the water and made me wash my hands well with soap. Then he helped me bandage them up. I did not like this as it was the second time in a week but Ikari-kun said I must or my hands would become infected. "You have to take care of yourself Rei or otherwise you'll become ill."

By the time this had all been accomplished breakfast was ready. Aida-san and Pilot Sohryu had joined us both also looking exhausted themselves. When it was revealed that I had cooked the food Pilot Sohryu said that there was no way breakfast would be any good. Still she joined us when we sat down at the table to eat.

My efforts were rewarded by the praise I received from the others. Even Pilot Sohryu had a passing compliment for me. I felt good for the approval they gave me for my efforts. I could tell it wasn't just because they felt bad for me. They had liked my cooking.

During breakfast I learned what had happened to Ren that upset Sana. Apparently he had lost control of his car and crashed into a pole killing himself on impact. I was also to discover that Ren was Mina's father and Sana was supposed to marry him in a month.

When we were done eating I fed Mina and then it was time to go. All three of us Pilots had tests with Doctor Akagi in two hours and she despised us being late. Before we left Ikari-kun promised Aida-san that we would be back later when the tests were over.

An hour and a half later we were standing together in front of the main elevator waiting for it to come and carry us upstairs to the testing area. However the elevator never arrived. As it came to a stop behind the gate the lights flickered and power died. I stood calmly waiting for the emergency power to take over but after the expected 15 to 20 seconds nothing had happened. I glanced over at both of my fellow pilots to see that they were both also upset.

"Something's wrong, the power isn't supposed to go out like this? Is it?" Ikari-kun asked.

I shook my head. "In the event of a power failure the emergency power generator should have come on in fifteen to twenty seconds. It has not. This is abnormal."

"Well, duh!" Snapped Pilot Sohryu. "Thank-you, Captain Obvious."

I ignored her remark and dug for my emergency instruction manual in my bag. I found it and opened it to the page on power failure. After reading it over I turned to tell what I had learned to my companions. "It says that in the event of a power malfunction we should report to central command for instruction from our Commanders."

Pilot Sohryu made a face at me that said clearly, how are we supposed to get there from here? I had no answer for that. I had never had to move within NERV without the elevators and escalators. Still I had NERV's layout memorized so I should not be hard for me to find another way to get to where we needed to go.

After some consideration I had realized that there were the air ducts we could climb through or if we could find them there were left over passageways we could ascend to get to the desired location. I knew of no other way to pass between floors without power. I was brought back to my senses by the sound of Pilot Sohryu's voice. " . . . Leader here okay?"

Ikari-kun seemed not to want to question the red hair girl's statement. "What?" I questioned not understanding.

"I said that I am the leader here. Got that Wondergirl?"

I was in no mood to argue with her. If she wanted to be the leader so be it. I wasn't about to protest. Looking at her eyes I wondered if she was still mad about my comforting her last night.

We started walking off together none of us saying a word. Pilot Sohryu walked confidently in front while Ikari-kun and I walked side by side behind her. It didn't take long for me to realize the Pilot Sohryu didn't really know what she was doing. She had declared herself in charge however so unless she asked for help I was not going to tell her the way. We paused after a time, Pilot Sohryu confused about where to go from here.

I waited patiently for her to give us direction. She folded her arms and frowned in frustration. When it appeared that none was forth coming I decided that it was time to speak up. "I believe we should go that way." I suggested.

Pilot Sohryu whirled around and glared at me with deadly anger. "Well then clearly we should go the other way." She said with sickly sweet smile.

She turned and marched on in her chosen direction leaving Ikari-kun and I standing with stunned expressions on our faces. We hurried after her in order to keep up. The path she had chosen led us to one of the narrow passageways that went out of NERV. At the end Pilot Sohryu began to crank the handle.

After a few moments the door flew open to revel the streets of Tokyo III along with an unexpected surprise for the other two pilots. There was an angel of the other side. It was large and spider like with multicolor eyes. I had known it would be there when I had sensed it at the head of the passageway but I stepped back out of fright anyway. The other's reacted even more strongly. They both stumbled backwards several more steps back and their faces were blanched white.

Pilot Sohryu rushed forward and slammed the door shut. Then we hurried back down the passageway. This time Pilot Sohryu led us down the path I had suggested. A short distance away we found the narrow crawl tunnels. Pilot Sohryu went up first Ikari-kun second and myself last. During the climb up Pilot Sohryu made a large fuss about Ikari-kun looking up her skirt. I did not understand why she cared so much. If she didn't want him to see that she should have let him go first or put me between them since I could careless either way. We climbed slowly carefully feeling our way through the dark. We had to pause periodically to check our position with in the structure of NERV.

I was partially in control, since I was the only one familiar with the complexities of NERV's layout, although Pilot Sohryu tried to hide that fact. When we reached the correct floor we all climbed out and began walking towards our destination, the Eva cage. With the next angel out there we had to get launched as soon as possible.

When we reached the final pair of doors they were locked tightly. We had to get in another way. Pilot Sohryu led us back down the passageway to an area where the ceiling tiles could be removed. Ikari-kun pulled out the tile and gave Pilot Sohryu a boost up. Then he lifted me up and I climbed inside. Finally Pilot Sohryu and I worked together to help Ikari-kun inside last of all. We crawled along Pilot Sohryu had the lead, then came Ikari-kun and last of all was me.

We arrived over the Eva cage a few minutes later. We could tell this fact because of the pungent smell of LCL rising up through the floor. Pilot Sohryu kicked out the floor and the three of us went tumbling to the floor. I landed on my own to feet but the other two were sitting on their bottoms.

Dr. Akagi was standing a short distance away with Major Katsuragi and frowning disapprovingly at us. Pilot Sohryu and Ikari-kun got quickly to their feet and brushed themselves off. "Good you're here. The Evas will be ready shortly."

"What?' Ikari-kun stammered.

"Your father has been helping to prepare the Eva's for manual launch."

Ikari-kun's face displayed his surprise at the news. The Commander had been sweating along with the men to prepare the Eva's for battle. Major Katsuragi handed each of us our own plug suits and we left to find a secluded corner to change. Five minutes later we stood dressed and ready to pilot. The Commander appeared sweating and slightly begrimed from his work. "The Evas await." He said.

We all nodded and departed for our Evangelion units. Activation occurred moments later. We then had to physically break and remove our restraints. This was a painful and arduous task that took several minutes to accomplish. Once freed, we climbed into the wide shafts to reach the surface. Our mission was to find the angel and kill it as fast as possible.

As we climbed up the last shaft burning acid unexpectedly rained down on us. Pilot Sohryu lost her balance first and fell on top of Ikari-kun. He lost his hold under the extra weight and he fell on top of me. I then lost my grip and the three of us landed at the bottom of the shaft. I grunted in discomfort as the other two got awkwardly from on top of me. Then we retreated back to figure out what to do next.

Pilot Sohryu quickly came up with a plan to defeat the angel. One of us was to retrieve the fallen gun, the only weapon we had. Another was to be defense, guarding the other two from the burning acid. The last was to be the offense to use the gun to kill the angel.

I volunteered immediately to be the defense. The pain from the acid would be no problem for me, as I knew I could easily handle it. Pilot Sohryu however said that she would take the defense no question about it. Ikari-kun became the offense and I was to retrieve the gun. Pilot Sohryu's logic for this was that I still had a bad hand and Ikari-kun's injuries had not fully healed. The defense she claimed needed a firm hold and lots of strength.

With our jobs known we all set to work. Pilot Sohryu climbed up through the shaft and took a defensive position. I quickly made my way down to the bottom of the shaft and seized the gun. I tossed it up to Ikari-kun who waited planted in position above me. "Asuka, get clear." He shouted.

A burst of fire echoed up the shaft as it killed the angel. The acid stopped falling and the angel fell silent. I sighed and sat back, but I let my guard too soon. Pilot Sohryu and Ikari-kun came crashing down on top of me moments later. I grunted under the weight of the other two Eva's on top of mine.

A short time later power returned and we had returned in the Eva cages none of us the worse the wear for the fight against the angel. Unit Two suffered the worst damage with acid burns from the angel's eye. I was slightly sore and bruised from being landed on twice by my fellow pilots.

We were dismissed by Commander Ikari and sent to the showers to clean up. Once we were cleaned and redressed in our normal clothes we met once again at the elevator although this time it was to return to the Aida residence to see how things were. When we arrived Sana sat in a dazed state hugging Mina in her lap. Aida-san sat in the kitchen looking exhausted. Ikari-kun and I sent him to bed and the three of us took over taking care of Sana and Mina.

There wasn't much we could do over all. Mostly just listen to Sana when she wanted to talk and make sure she took care of herself. Mina needed us to keep her company and play with her. This was easy to do for a team of three although not so for one person. By nightfall we were tired and ready to go home.

It became my job to wake Aida-san up so that he could return to being in charge. I found him lying on top of his bed on his stomach snoring loudly. His glasses were resting on a near by table. I gently shook his shoulder and he stirred awake. He groaned and rubbed his eyes sleepily. "Ayanami . . ." He mumbled.

"We must leave now Aida-san. Will you be untroubled by our absence?"

A small smile crossed his lips. "I'll be fine Ayanami. Thank you for all your help."

I nodded and smiled back. Aida-san went out to the living room with me to say his good byes to Ikari-kun and Pilot Sohryu. Once this was done I collected my things and made my way back to my apartment.

I placed my tiger at the foot of my bed. Then I undressed and went to bed.

That night I was taunted by voices and eerie shadows that flitted around me. They seemed to hate and curse me with every word they uttered. Every breath was laced with pure hatred. Were these the angels? I could only imagine the answer to be yes. I could not understand why they hated me so much. Was it because I was like them? Was it because I was a hybrid not a true member of either side? I did not understand. The angels were not telling.

The next morning I awoke early because I had orders to report to NERV instead of school. I showered and dressed then left for NERV HQ. When I arrived I met Commander Ikari and Doctor Akagi in the normal place where we always met. We went down deep into NERV to the room where work with the dummy plug was done. This was also the room where the cones where kept. Normally the lights in the LCL tank where the clones floated were dimmed. Today however, the lights were on at full power, allowing me a perfect and painful view of each and everyone of the clones.

Commander Ikari ordered me to strip and enter the tube. I did so with the effectual efficiency as one who has done something numerous times. I stood in the tube and waited for the LCL to enter. Minutes later it was over and I was floating effortlessly waiting for orders. "Rei, today I want you to speak to your sisters. Try to give them a command."

This was a new one. I had always felt the clone's presence but I had never been asked to come in contact with them. To do so was my order though, so I must. I closed my eyes and focused on the other clones around me. With almost effortless ease they responded to me and opened their eyes. A voice muffled and distant came out of the darkness. "Good, very good. Now make them move." I heard Commander Ikari's voice say.

I concentrated again and I felt the clones begin to move. Slowly their movement picked up pace until they were dancing around me. It was a strange and terrible feeling, yet I knew it was all my doing. I stopped, letting them fall limp again. They were no better then rag dolls I realized. I was horrified at the ease with which I had controlled them. It had been almost nothing. It led me to wonder if I was that weak as well. "She is strong with Lilith's power. She could do it if being alive too long did not compromise her." Commander Ikari said.

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Finally for those who care a teaser for Chapter 9:

Shinji looked around trying to find out where Rei was. He couldn't see her anywhere; everything around him was black. He searched around him in vain. Rei was nowhere to be found. Out of the darkness another voice was heard. "Forget about the girl if you know what's good for you. She is a traitor to her kind."