(AN: Please review, for those that read last chapter I'm sorry for no Super Saiyan action but I'm waiting for the right time.)
Neon Genesis Z
Genesis: 11
Recovery & Romance
At the Katsuragi apartment
It was early morning and the sun was creeping into the apartment. Trunks, Misato and Asuka fell asleep on the floor. The sun light came upon Trunk's face, Trunks opened his eyes to see it was morning. Since yesterday's battle with Eva 01 he was hurt, he was feeling much better this morning. Most of the minor wounds healed. He tried to get up but realize his arms were heavy like something was on top of them. He looked over to see Misato and Asuka laying next him. Trunks smiled, it was nice to have friends in this strange world. He decided to lay there and let them sleep. A few minutes later Misato opened her eyes. She darted up to check on Trunks he was laying there looking at her.
"Morning." Trunks whispered.
"Morning Trunks, how are you feeling?" Misato asked in a whisper.
"I'm better but I better not go to work today can you call them for me, I don't want to disturb Asuka." Trunks said.
"Sure, I will let you lay down a bit longer." Misato said with a smile.
Misato got up to call Trunks job and check on Shinji's status. Trunks rested his head down again. He looked over at Asuka.
'She is beautiful, I'm glad I didn't have to fight her yesterday too.' Trunks thought to himself.
Asuka was up she just didn't open her eyes she was loving this moment with Trunks.
'What is this feeling, could it be love, no I don't want to jump the gun here but I will enjoy this moment with him.' Asuka said to herself.
She rolled over and cuddled into Trunks. Trunks didn't seem to mind, he wrapped his arm around Asuka. Misato came back over to Trunks she noticed the change of position in Asuka
' They look so cute like that.' Misato thought, then she spoke.
"Ok I made the phone calls, Shinji is up so I'm going to get ready.
Hey Asuka time to get up Shinji is awake wanna go see him?" Misato said.
'Ugh and I was enjoying myself.' Asuka said.
"Yea, Yea I'm up I will get ready as well." Asuka said.
Trunks decided to get up too, when he did he felt a bit dizzy, he used the couch for support.
"Are you alright Trunks?" Asuka asked.
"I'm fine just a bit dizzy, it will pass." Trunks said.
"Maybe you should stay here Trunks it will be better this way if NERV is looking for you, I'm not just handing you to them. Besides you aren't in the shape to fight anyone off." Misato said.
"Your right, tell Shinji I look forward to see him when he gets home." Trunks said with a smile.
Asuka got a great idea.
"Misato maybe it is best I stay home with Trunks, you are going to be at NERV for a few hours filling out reports and such and I just don't want to stand around and do nothing, besides someone should make sure Trunks is taken care of too." Asuka said.
Misato thought about it.
'I don't know if that is a good idea, but she does make a point.'
"Ok Asuka you stay here and take care of Trunks I will be back in a few hours." Misato said.
Misato headed for the door and then turned around
"Oh another thing, behave you guys." Misato said laughing.
Asuka and Trunks just blushed. Misato laughed and left the apartment.
Both Asuka and Trunks sat on the couch for a few minutes. Asuka decided to speak up
"Trunks would you like some breakfast, I'm not the greatest cook but I do what I can." Asuka said.
"That would be great thanks." Trunks smiled.
Asuka smiled back and went off to the kitchen. Trunks sat back into the couch, he was sore all over from his battle.
'That Eva was tougher then I thought, what the hell were those beams of light, they acted more like a force field then anything else, maybe I should ask Asuka she would know more on that subject, this would be a good time to get some info on the Eva's and also I get to spend some alone time with her.' Trunks thought.
Asuka was in the kitchen cooking some breakfast, she decided to keep it simple some eggs and toast.
'What am I suppose to say to him, I have so many questions I mean the guy can fly and shit, I want to know more about him.'
Asuka walked out of the kitchen with two plates of food, she handed one to Trunks.
"Thanks I'm starving." Trunks said. Asuka laughed
"Well eat up then if you want more just ask." Asuka said smiling.
Asuka turned on the television, she flipped to the news channel.
Good morning Tokyo 3 this is your morning edition news, top story the top story today is another angel was destroy by NERV, the damage was minimal in the downtown area, Yuki Suni has the story.
Thanks Komiki, yes another angel down, this one seemed a bit weirder then the others seen so far, NERV official said. For a good part of the day most of downtown was engulfed in a black pool, no casualties were reported since the area was evacuated. If you are heading downtown today NERV closed most of the area so check in with work or the local school to make sure you don't have to go in today. We will be keeping you updated on that situation as we get more information. Back to you Yuki.
Asuka flipped the television off. Trunks was confused why didn't the say what really happened.
"Asuka why didn't they say what really happened, there was no onsite reporting." Trunks said.
"It's NERV public relations protocol, they never report the real truth just enough that the people feel safe. I know it's not the right thing to do but it's better to have that then having riots on out hands, and besides I don't think you wanted yourself on television." Asuka replied.
"I guess your right, and that is a good point I rather not be on television." Trunks said handing his plate to Asuka.
"Would you like more Trunks?" Asuka asked.
"I'm good thanks it was delicious." Trunks said with a smile.
Asuka went into the kitchen to put the plates in the sink then went back onto the couch.
"Hey Trunks can I ask you somethings?" Asuka asked.
Trunks was thinking the same thing.
"Sure Asuka, you go first cause I have some questions of my own." Trunks said.
Asuka nodded in agreement.
"Ok, first question how you are able to fly?" Asuka asked.
Trunks smiled and figured that question was going to come up.
"Well its simple Asuka, I use my energy to lift myself off the ground, its does take practice though." Trunks replied.
Asuka blinked
'What kind of energy, I wonder'
"Well is it because you are half saiyan?" Asuka asked.
"No I know some humans that can fly, it takes dedication to focus your energy to be able to do it." Trunks said.
"Oh, so anyone that spent enough time focusing on there energy would be able to do it?" Asuka asked.
Trunks pretty knew this conversation was going.
"Yes they can, but take years, it is something you don't learn over night." Trunks said.
Asuka snapped her fingers
"Damn." She said.
Trunks laughed
"It's ok I knew what you going to be asking." Trunks said.
Asuka smiled
"So ok, you can also increase your energy to increase your strength, speed and such, do you have a certain increase you can cap at?" Asuka asked.
Trunks blinked he didn't really know how to answer that.
"Well that is a little tough to answer, saiyans can increase there energy to the point of super saiyan if they worked really hard at it, and you can even go higher then that. Gohan my friend increase his power level to what we call an ascended super saiyan or super saiyan 2. My father believe that a super saiyan's power is infinite and be further upgraded with training." Trunks said.
Asuka didn't know what to make of all that.
"Can you increase you power to a super saiyan Trunks?" Asuka asked.
"Yes I can Asuka but it isn't what you saw yesterday, I was pretty much matching the Eva's power level, a super saiyan level is far beyond what you saw yesterday." Trunks answered.
"Do you change or something how would we know, just incase you go super saiyan." Asuka asked.
Trunks smiled
"Oh you will know."
Asuka frowned a bit.
"You aren't going to tell me are you?" Asuka asked.
"Nope." Trunks laughed.
"Your mean." Asuka said.
"Honestly Asuka it is not something should be talked about, I share this with you in total confidence." Trunks said.
Asuka nodded
"Fair enough Trunks, what are your questions." Asuka said.
Trunks took a moment to gather his thoughts.
"Exactly what is an Eva, when I fought Eva 01 yesterday I felt a human connection, like it was alive." Trunks said.
Asuka really didn't know how to answer because she really doesn't know herself, and after seeing Eva 01 berserk like it was she wanted to find out.
"Well Trunks I don't know myself." Asuka said.
Trunks figured as much, he figure NERV keeps those secrets away from the pilots.
"No problem Asuka I didn't think they would tell you the details to that, probably better that way, but tell me Eva 01 what was hitting me with some sort of red force fields." Trunks asked.
"That is a AT Field, the more technical term is Attack Terror field. Angels can produce AT fields, that is why an Eva is able to beat an angel because they have AT fields as well." Asuka said. "How do they create the AT field in the first place?" Trunks asked.
Asuka thought for a moment.
"Well I'm not that technical but it something to do with there energy patterns." Asuka said.
"Oh, hmm I think I will ask Misato more of these questions." Trunks said.
Asuka frowned a bit, Trunks noticed.
"I didn't mean you are stupid or anything, it's just that Misato is your commanding officer right, I bet she knows but the technical aspect." Trunks said with a smile.
Asuka's frown turned into a smile.
"That makes sense, so what would you like to do today Trunks?" Asuka asked.
"I would like to rest a bit, I'm still sore all over." Trunks said.
"Ok, lets get you to bed." Asuka said.
Trunks laid out on the couch soon he was fast asleep. Asuka decided to do some homework while Trunks slepted.
At NERV's Hospital
Misato walked down the hallway towards the room Shinji was staying in. She didn't know what to really tell him about the fight with Eva 01 and Trunks, I know once he is debriefed he will know.
'He was doing so good, knowing about the fight with Trunks might cause him to go back into depression.' She thought.
Misato entered Shinji's room. There she saw Shinji sitting on his bed all dress and ready to go. Shinji turned around and saw Misato he was relieved to see her again.
"Misato it is nice to see you." Shinji said.
"Me too, Shinji can you remember anything about what happen?" Misato asked.
"Not really I blacked out and next thing I knew you were holding me." Shinji said.
"Is there something wrong Misato?" Shinji added.
"No but I will tell you now that in the debriefing you will see Eva 01 Berserk and Trunks fighting it. Trunks jumped into the Dirac Sea to help you, he is quite amazing person." Misato said.
Shinji was a little taken back.
"Did I hurt Trunks?" Shinji asked.
"Well not has bad as you think, he is currently at the apartment, Asuka is watching over him. I can say this, it was a even fight in my opinion." Misato said.
Shinji didn't know what to feel, he didn't want to hurt Trunks.
"Shinji it was not your fault, Trunks tried to save you. We should be glad that he is one tough guy." Misato said.
"I know Misato I just still feel bad." Shinji said.
"Come on lets get to debriefing and then home." Misato said smiling.
Both of them headed for NERV HQ.
At the debriefing room
Misato and Shinji both walked into the debriefing room, this was no ordinary debriefing everyone was there.
"Have a seat pilot." Commander Ikari said.
Shinji didn't really want to see his father since what happen at the grave site, but he sat down next to Misato.
"Shinji can you remember anything what happen in the Sea of Dirac?" Ritsuko asked.
"All I can remember that I was on life support and I blacked out when life support failed. The next thing I remember was Major Katsuragi holding me up." Shinji answered.
"Fair enough, but me ask this, did the angel try to communicate with you?" Ritsuko asked.
"No, it was just a white space with no noise, there was no communication attempt." Shinji answered.
"Pilot are you aware of your battle with Trunks?" The commander asked.
"I do not." Shinji answered.
"Let's see the battle footage." Commander Ikari asked.
Aoba turned on the video on the television. Everyone sat and watched. Shinji was shocked what he saw, but he wasn't sad, Shinji started to laugh. The others were shocked at his reaction.
"Something funny pilot?" Commander Ikari asked.
"No sorry." Shinji answered smiling.
'Looks like you met your match with Trunks dad.' Shinji thought.
The video was done shortly after.
"What will be done about Trunks commander?" Misato asked.
"I want to speak with him in person, but I do not want to create a scene, major you are familiar with the boy please bring him before me. I promise he will not be harmed." Commander Ikari said.
Misato was confused
'He won't be harmed.' She thought, she figured the commander wanted him killed.
"Is there a problem Major?" Commander Ikari asked.
"No sir, I will bring Trunks to you, but there is a slight issue, during the battle with Unit 01 he was hurt, his injuries aren't severe, but he will need a days rest." Misato said.
"Very well bring him to my office tomorrow, dismissed." Commander Ikari said.
Misato and Shinji left the room. The rest stayed.
"Commander wouldn't it be beneficial for us to capture Trunks?" Ritsuko asked.
"No, anyone capable of going toe to toe with a berserk Eva needs to be left on his own, he isn't hurting anyone, but we can use him to our advantage. He might be able to fight angels, and if so he is highly useful to us." Commander Ikari said.
"Yes but would he fight them with us." Ritsuko asked.
"I think so, he is attached to pilot Ikari and pilot Soryu, I assume he would fight if they were in danger." Commander Ikari replied.
"Everyone dismissed." Commander Ikari added.
Everyone got up and walked out of the room. Soon as everyone left the room, a few bodies appeared. All of the men were older then Commander Ikari, the man at the other end of the table spoke.
"Ikari who is this intruder?" The man asked.
"Someone not from this world." Commander Ikari answered.
"Is he a threat to us?" Another man asked.
"I don't think so, for now he is stuck here, I would say he is beneficial to us, another person to defeat the angels, and he doesn't need an Eva to do so." Commander Ikari said.
"Ikari you better not be hiding anything from us, your priority is the Human Instrumentality Project." The man at the end said.
" The project is on schedule." Commander Ikari said.
The men disappeared. Commander Ikari headed for his office.
Back at the apartment
Asuka finished making lunch. Trunks was in the living room watching television he was feeling much better and his wounds were healing nicely. Asuka walked into the living room with lunch.
"Lunch is served." Asuka said smiling.
"Thanks Asuka it looks good." Trunks said taking his plate.
Asuka smiled and sat down next to Trunks.
"Hey Trunks tell me about your parents." Asuka said. Trunks thought about it and he nodded.
"My mom worked for my grandfather she was an inventor, she is really smart, beautiful, funny. My father is warrior straight up, he trains hard to be the best. He is called the Prince of Saiyans, because his father king, but I guess since his father is dead, that would make my father king and me a prince." Trunks said.
"Oh royalty is among us." Asuka said laughing.
Trunks laughed too.
"I don't consider myself royalty." Trunks said.
"I know." Asuka said.
"Tell me about your parents." Trunks said.
Asuka frowned, it was not a subject she wanted to talk about but she felt it was only fair.
"My mother was a scientist for NERV she died when I was very young, my father was a military man, I have never met him." Asuka said.
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to press." Trunks said.
"It is no problem Trunks it was only fair to share." Asuka said.
After they ate, Asuka went to clean up she figured Misato should be home soon. Trunks went back to watching television. After a bit he started to think
'Man she is really cool person I think I should do something special for her since she is taking care of me.'
Trunks got up and entered the kitchen. There he saw Asuka washing dishes.
"Let me help." Trunks said.
"No that is ok Trunks you need to rest." Asuka said.
Trunks walked up and started to dry the dishes.
"You wash and I will dry, and by the way thank you for taking care of me. I was thinking would you like to go to dinner Friday night after we move, it's to say thank you for today." Trunks asked nervous a bit in his voice.
Asuka was shocked
'Did he just asked me out to dinner?' She thought.
"Sure that would be great, but I must warn you I'm the great Asuka Langley Soryu I require nothing but the best." Asuka said smiling.
"You pick the place and we will go." Trunks said smiling.
The both of them went back to cleaning up.
Misato and Shinji walked in the door about 30 minutes later. Trunks and Asuka were sitting on the couch watching television.
"Hey guys Shinji is home." Misato said.
Trunks got up and turned around to see Shinji.
"Welcome home man, how are you feeling?" Trunks asked.
"I'm feeling great, looks like you are doing well too." Shinji said with a smile.
"Yea I'm a lot better now." Trunks said.
"Wow, you heal fast." Misato said.
Trunks blushed
"Yes I do." Trunks said.
"Trunks tomorrow I need to take you to NERV, but I assume you knew this." Misato said with a serious tone. "I had a feeling, am I under arrest?" Trunks said.
"No but the commander would like to speak to you. I think it would be beneficial to you and NERV if you talked." Misato said.
"I agree." Trunks said.
"Trunks I saw you on tape you were amazing, even though it was my Eva I didn't know you could fly and stuff, wow you are awesome." Shinji said.
"Thanks man, I was trying to save you but it seemed your Eva didn't want me to help." Trunks said laughing.
"Hey guys I have to back to NERV for a bit to clean up some reports." Misato said.
"Ok Misato thanks for the ride home." Shinji said.
Misato waved and walked out the door.
(AN: Trunks and Asuka huh...seems interesting so far. What does Gendo want with Trunks find out next chapter: Truce Please review!)