(AN: This chapter should be a little longer then some, please keep those reviews coming they help alot.)
Neon Genesis Z
Chapter 9
Back to School
The weeks of spring break have ended for the students of Tokyo 3 schools. At the Katsuragi apartment Misato and gang are getting ready to get on with there day. Shinji and Asuka are in there school uniforms and Trunks is putting on his work boots. With the money that Misato gave Trunks, he has been able to by some work clothes and boots. Misato was even able to get him a cell phone just in case of emergencies. Shinji has been nice enough to make lunches for Trunks, though Trunks still visits the market near the construction site like he said he would. The cashier girls have been happy about that.
"Here you go Trunks lunch is all packed." Shinji said.
"Thanks man I appreciate it." Trunks said.
"No problem." Shinji said with a smile on his face.
In the few weeks together Trunks and Shinji grown close like brother, Trunks has even giving a few basic lessons in combat to help Shinji's confidence.
"You better get going Trunks you are going to be late for work." Asuka said.
"On my way have fun at school you two." Trunks said.
"Bye." Everyone said.
"I must admit guys I like having Trunks around he has brought a sense of peace here." Misato said.
"Yea it's been great Misato." Shinji said.
"He is a great guy unlike the stooges you bring over Shinji." Asuka said laughing.
Shinji knew Asuka was joking, he notice she has really lighten up around Shinji and gang. It is was really nice to see her all happy.
"Ok kids you guys need to get going too have fun." Misato said.
"Hai." Both Shinji and Asuka said.
Both of them walked out the door heading for school. As they were walking towards school Asuka had her thoughts on Trunks. She secretly had a crush on him but has been unable to share those feelings with him. For the first time in her life she was intimidated by someone. She looked over Shinji and wonder if he would help her get over that.
"Shinji I have to ask you a favor." Asuka said.
Shinji looked at Asuka, she has never asked him for anything far as a favor. Asuka noticed Shinji inner conflict.
"If you don't want to help baka just say so." Asuka said a little annoyed.
"I'm sorry Asuka, what kind of favor can I do for you." Shinji said.
He knew it was hard for Asuka to ask anyone a "favor".
"I need you to ask Trunks something." Asuka said.
Shinji raised his eyebrow.
"Ask him what?" Shinji asked.
"Can you ask if he would ever go on a date with a girl." Asuka said seeing if Shinji bought it.
Shinji laughed inside.
"You mean ask him if he would take you on a date?" Shinji said.
Asuka blushed
"Well yea, why not I'm hot." Asuka said.
Shinji thought about it for a moment, he had no romantic interest in Asuka he always considered her a sister he never had.
"Sure Asuka I will do that for you." Shinji said with a smile.
Asuka was excited.
"Thank you Shinji I owe you one." Asuka said.
"No problem." Shinji said.
Both were quiet the rest of the way to school.
At school
Shinji and Asuka arrived a few minutes early to school, they made it to there class which was 2-A. Inside other students were sitting in there seats talking to one another about there spring break. They also saw there friends, Toji, Kensuke, and Hikari. They went over to there seats. The gang came over to chat.
"Hey guys what you been up too?" Hikari asked.
Since the angel attacks and extreme testing they have done, Shinji and Asuka didn't get much time to hang out with there friends.
"Nothing much just arrving." Asuka said.
"Where is Trunks we noticed that he didn't come to school with you guys." Toji pointed out.
Shinji and Asuka forgot that there friends weren't aware of Trunks's history.
Shinji spoke up
"Well he decided to get a job instead of coming to school, turns out that he went to college already like Asuka so there was no need for him to come to school."
Asuka looked at Shinji.
'Good save Shinji'
"Oh that is cool, so what is he doing for work?" Kensuke asked.
"He is working at the construction site where they are building the new Tokyo 3 Bank headquarters at." Asuka said.
"Cool." The three said.
Rei soon came into the classroom and sat down in her seat. Shinji like usually ended up looking at her, he wondered what she was always thinking about staring out the window.
Rei didn't really seem to notice anyone, she always stared at the window. She felt that class was boring and a waste of time. She knew all the subjects taught, she was told by the commander she went for the social aspect. She didn't socialize with anyone. Though sometimes she did think of Shinji Ikari.
'I wonder speaking with the third child would be beneficial.' She thought.
She liked Shinji, because he has been the only one to show her kindness and protection. Soon her thought were interrupted by the teacher and class begun.
At NERV
Misato arrived to work, on time for once she wanted to talk to Ritsuko about the hair samples of Trunks she gave to her a couple of weeks ago. She stepped into Ritsuko's office. Ritsuko was busy typing away at her keyboard.
"I know its you Misato I can smell your perfume from the entrance." Ristuko said laughing.
"Very funny, so did you find anything out by the hair samples?" Misato said cutting out the small talk.
"Yes I did, far as I know he is human there was a few things that were unclear but that could be caused by temporal changes when he landed, nothing to be concerned about. I did speak with the commander and he was agreeable to laying off Trunks for the moment. It seems his interest is how he is interacting with the other pilots, I hear is been beneficial." Ritsuko said.
Misato agreed on her beneficial point.
"Yes I think it's been really beneficial to the pilots they get along so well and Shinji has changed so much." Misato said.
"Any word on getting his time capsule fixed?" Misato asked.
Ritsuko frowned when she said that.
"Honestly Misato no the time capsule is totally in pieces, the section that looks like the engine is totally dead, most of it broke up during impact, sorry to say it but Trunks is stuck here." Ritsuko said.
Misato was upset, not at her friend but that fact she will have to tell Trunks.
"Thank you Ritsuko for everything." Misato said.
"Your welcome." Ristuko replied.
Misato left the office and headed to the parking lot, she felt Trunks should know right away.
Back at school
It is lunch time at Tokyo 3 Junior High School and the gang is having lunch together since they haven't seen each other in weeks.
"So how is Trunks doing at his job?" Hikari asked.
"He is doing good, enjoying I guess, they even gave him a raise last week." Shinji said.
"Cool." Kensuke added.
"I guess there was a lot of testing at NERV during spring break huh?" Toji asked.
"Yea to much testing if you ask me, I wish they would give us a break but I guess that is what happens when you are the world's saviors." Shinji replied.
"Yea I guess you're right, hey what are you guys doing after school, we should all do something." Toji said.
"That sounds like a great plan hon." Hikari said.
Hikari covered her mouth when she said hon. She totally forgot that they were keeping there relationship a secret.
"Did you just call that stooge hon." Asuka asked.
Hikari couldn't run from her best friend.
"I did, I'm sorry Toji." Hikari said.
"It's ok babe they would have found out sooner or later." Toji replied.
"When did this all happen." Asuka asked.
"During spring break we spent a lot of time together." Hikari said.
Asuka nodded.
'This is sad my best friend is dating someone and I'm feeling left out.' Asuka thought.
"So what are we doing after school?" Shinji quickly said.
"Well I think we should just go to the arcade or something." Kensuke said.
"Yea that sound like a plan, still want a rematch on Tekken don't you Kensuke." Asuka said laughing.
"Hell yea, I have been practicing." Kensuke said.
"Good lets meet here after class." Toji said.
The school bell rung for the students to return to class. Everyone nodded and went back to class.
In class Asuka and Hikari were using the computer chat system to talk about Toji's and Hikari's relationship.
Asuka S: I can't believe you and the stooge why?
Hikari H: He is really a nice guy once you get to know him Asuka )
Asuka S: Maybe but still why didn't you tell me we talked on the phone (.
Hikari H: I know and I'm really sorry we wanted to keep it a secret for awhile.
Asuka S: Its ok Hikari I guess I kinda understand that.
Hikari H: Enough about me what is it like living with that stud Trunks? Lol
Asuka S: It's great, he is a really cool guy, I have a crush on him .
Hikari H: That is obvious lol, so what do you plan on doing about it?
Asuka S: I asked Shinji to talk to him for me, just to get a idea what he thinks.
Hikari H: That is strange having Shinji do it why don't you do it, you're the bold one.
Asuka S: I don't know, figure since he and Trunks are close.
Hikari H: Doesn't sound like the Asuka Langley Soryu I know. Lol.
Asuka S: Grr.. Fine I will do it myself, I will show you.
Hikari H: LMAO ok ok settle down. Lets pay attention to class now.
Both girls went back to the conversation about second impact.
'How many freaking times are we going to go over this subject?' Asuka thought.
At the construction site
Trunks was working hard like he has been for the last few weeks. He has been enjoying the work and gets along with everyone. Today he was working on the 10th floor putting down the flooring. He took a quick look around and took a drink from his water bottle, he noticed Misato pull up.
'I wonder why she is here.' Trunks thought.
Soon his radio was going off it was Muroko asking him to come down. Trunks used the elevator to get down to the ground. He walked into the office there he saw Muroko and Misato.
"Hey Trunks this is Misato Katsuragi from NERV she is here to talk to you." Muroko said.
"I know man, I live with her." Trunks said.
Muroko blinked hard.
'God damn kid how did you manage to shack up with this hotty.'
Misato shook her head and laughed. Trunks finally realized what he said.
"No it isn't anything like that sir, she was nice enough to put me up till I found a place on my own." Trunks said blushing.
"Yes he is friends with the Eva pilots and since he is from out of town I was nice enough to let him stay." Misato said laughing.
Misato's face got serious
"Muroko can we have a moment please."
"Sure ma'am I will check with Suko." Muroko said.
"Everything alright Misato?" Trunks asked.
"No exactly Trunks, the good news is they bought the DNA sample passing you human, they chalked up your saiyan half as a temporal mistake. The bad news is that your time capsule is not fixable, the main drive is totally destroyed." Misato said.
Trunks figure as much he was upset that he won't be able to return to his earth.
"Are you ok Trunks I know this must be tough." Misato said.
"I will be ok Misato besides I have a good job and some good friends." Trunks said trying to get out a smile.
Misato felt really bad and gave Trunks a hug, it was the least she could do for him. Trunks hugged Misato back at least he was not alone. He also thought with the two dreams he has had he will be needed here.
"Something on your mind Trunks?" Misato asked.
"Not really I will need to look for a place to stay then, I'm sure it's tight in the apartment with me there." Trunks said.
Misato smiled
"Oh Trunks I thought about that too, we are going to move into one of the bigger apartments upstairs, we love having you with us."
Trunks was shocked he never expected that.
"Really? You will let me stay with you guys." Trunks said happily.
"Hell yes, your really cool and besides you and Shinji are like brothers." Misato said smiling.
'Knock Knock'
"Are you guys ok in there, Trunks we can really use a hand with the flooring on 8th." Muroko said through the door.
"Yes sir, I will be right there." Trunks said.
"Well get going Trunks I will talk to you tonight at the apartment." Misato said.
Trunks smiled, hugged Misato again and went back to work.
'That went over better then I thought.' Misato said to herself.
Muroko walked into the room.
"All is well with our boy?" Muroko asked.
Misato a little taken back
"Yes, thank you for your time sir." Misato said walking out of the office.
She looked up at the building she saw Trunks laughing and helping the other construction workers, she smiled and walked back to her car.
In the school yard
Class let out at the school and the gang met in the school yard like they said.
"Hey guys ready to head to arcade?" Hikari said she was holding Toji's hand.
"I am." Kensuke said.
"We are too." Asuka said speaking for her and Shinji.
"Hey guys didn't a new arcade open close to that construction site that Trunks works at?" Kensuke asked.
"I think so Shinji said Trunks mention it one night." Shinji replied.
"Cool lets go to that one, maybe Trunks will join us after work." Toji added.
The gang headed for the arcade. Asuka pulled Shinji back a bit, Shinji wondered whats up.
"Shinji that favor I asked, don't worry about it I will be the one to ask." Asuka said.
Shinji smiled
"Sure thing."
They ran to catch up to the group.
At the construction site
The gang walked up to the construction site, they were impressed by the size of what the building was going to be. They were also surprised that it hasn't been affected the angel attacks.
"Do we just walk up and ask for Trunks?" Toji asked.
"I'm not really sure let see if he around the building first, just stick to the sidewalk." Shinji replied.
"Good idea I see a crane to the south area maybe he up around there." Kensuke said.
Trunks was working on the south end on the 8th floor the guys been have a problem with the crane getting it into position. Trunks was overseeing the crane angle and telling the operator which levers to pull. It wasn't going to well and the guys were getting frustrated. Trunks told the guys to go take a break and he will figure something out. Trunks still on the 8th floor tried to figure out what can be done then he heard.
"Hey Trunks can you hear us." Asuka shouted.
Trunks looked down and saw his friends.
"Hey guys I will be right down." Trunks shouted back.
In a few minutes he was down and met up with the gang.
"Hey guys what's up?" Trunks asked.
"Nothing much we going to check out that new arcade, you wanna meet us after work?" Asuka asked.
"That sounds awesome, I get off soon I will meet you there." Trunks said with a smile.
Hikari and Asuka both looked at Trunks, they internally drooled over his body, Hikari loved Toji but admired a fit guy.
"How was the first day back?" Trunks asked.
"It was great." Shinji replied.
"Cool, hey listen I'm going to finish up and meet you guys." Trunks said running back to work.
The gang headed to the arcade.
One hour later at the arcade
Trunks walked into the arcade it wasn't really crowded because it's a school night, he saw the gang playing the game Tekken 2015. He walked up to them.
"Hey guys I'm here." Shinji turned around
"Trunks glad you can join us, Asuka is kicking Kensuke's butt." Shinji laughed.
"I will get you this time!" Kensuke shouted.
"Yea right you lost twenty times already." Asuka said.
Trunks laughed. He proceeded to watch, he never really played video games the only time he played was when he was resting up after the Cell Games. Asuka finished Kensuke off in no time.
"Don't be sad, you just suck." Asuka laughed.
Kensuke frowned "I practice too."
Everyone laughed.
"So Trunks wanna give it a shot?" Asuka asked.
"Oh no thanks I will just watch, I'm not very good at these sorts of games." Trunks replied.
"I bet you are Trunks, your just shy." Hikari said.
Trunks sighed and step to the side of Asuka. Asuka got goose bumps from being so close to Trunks. Trunks noticed and smiled, he too had a slight crush on Asuka, he admired her spirit and competitive attitude "Saiyan worthy." Vegeta would say. Trunks placed the quarters in the machine, looked over the characters to be selected, he didn't really know which one was good so he just picked the first one that he saw. After a few minutes Asuka beat Trunks, it really wasn't too hard since he was just pressing buttons.
"Thanks for the game that was fun." Trunks said.
"Anytime." Asuak replied.
It was getting late.
"Hey guys I'm going to walk home with Hikari talk to you tomorrow." Toji said.
"Yea I'm out too, going to catch a taxi home." Followed Kensuke.
"Well I guess it is time for us to head home too." Trunks pointed out.
"Yea lets get going." Asuka said.
At the Katsuragi apartment
Trunks and gang walked into the door. Misato was waiting for them with take out for dinner.
"Hey guys welcome home." Misato said smiling.
"Hey Misato what is the occasion it wasn't even your turn for dinner tonight." Shinji said.
"Well I have some good news." Misato winked.
"Cool what news do you have?" Asuka said.
Misato smiled she was very happy to have a family again.
"Trunks will be living with us for awhile and since he is I got us a bigger apartment upstairs we will be moving at the end of the week." Misato said.
Shinji smiled "That is great news Misato, Trunks it will be great to have you as a roommate."
"Yea this is awesome." Asuka added.
Trunks was happy but sad at the same time, he missed his home. The look on his face was communicating that.
"Trunks, things will work out they always do it seems, I bet your mother is working on a way to track you down." Misato said smiling.
That did make Trunks feel better.
"Your right, I'm happy that I get to stay with such cool people." Trunks said.
Everyone decided to sit and eat.
Later that evening the gang was sitting and watching TV. Everyone seem happy. Trunks was enjoying the moment and laughing at the show. The show ended.
"That was a great show." Trunks said.
Everyone seem to agree.
"Yea it's funny." Shinji said.
"Ok guys it's time for bed you have school tomorrow." Misato said.
Asuka and Shinji got up and end for there rooms.
"Night guys." Trunks said.
"Night Trunks." The both replied.
"So what's on your mind Trunks?" Misato asked.
"Nothing much really, just wondering about stuff." Trunks said.
"Wanna talk about it?" Misato asked. Trunks thought for a moment, it wasn't a big deal he will get over it.
"Not really but thanks for asking I'm going to head to bed." Trunks replied.
The both said good night and headed for bed.
(AN: For people waiting for some Saiyan action stay tune for Genesis 10: Trunks vs. Evangelion Unit 01)