(AN: If you haven't notice I have reformatted the story so it would be easier to read, please review and let me know what you think.)
Neon Genesis Z
Genesis: 12
Truce
Trunks, Asuka and Shinji were hanging out in the living room. Trunks was still recovering from the Eva battle, but most of his wounds have healed. They were all watching television and laughing at the comedy show that was on it.
"This show is really funny." Trunks said.
"Yea it is why we like it." Asuka said.
"Cool." Trunks said.
"What are we doing for dinner?" Asuka asked.
"Good question, we don't much in the apartment." Shinji said.
Trunks thought about it for a minute.
"Well I guess we should go out." Trunks said.
"But you should rest; besides if you are going to see my father tomorrow you should get all the rest you need who know what he has planned." Shinji said.
"You're probably right but you guys been nice enough to cater to me all day I don't want to impose." Trunks said.
"Hey lets just order take out, would be the easiest thing to do." Asuka said.
"Great idea I will order some food." Shinji said.
Shinji got up and headed to the kitchen to use the phone. Meanwhile Asuka curled up with Trunks. Trunks stiffened up, he wasn't sure what he was suppose to do. Asuka smiled at his discomfort she thought it was cute.
"I guess you never had a girl cuddle up with you huh." Asuka asked.
"No you're the first, I'm not sure what I'm suppose to do." Trunks said blushing.
Asuka chuckled she guided his right arm around her. She liked feeling the warmth from Trunks. Trunks was really nervous, he never dated or been out with a girl, too busy fighting androids. Trunks did enjoy being close to Asuka I guess it would be something he will get loose to.
"There that is all you have to do for now." Asuka said.
"I like this." Trunks said.
Asuka smiled. Shinji came back in the room and saw the scene. He smiled. He was happy for his friend though he could see some discomfort, but Shinji guess it was because he never been close to a girl before.
'I'm glad Asuka and Trunks are enjoying themselves.' Shinji thought.
"Hey guys I just ordered, they should be here in 45 minutes." Shinji said.
"Awsome Shinji that sounds good. Hey did they say how much it was going to be." Trunks asked.
"2500 yen." Shinji said.
Shinji went for his wallet. 'Damn' he mentally kicked himself, he doesn't have enough cash. Trunks noticed Shinji's discomfort now.
"Something wrong bro?" Trunks asked.
"Yea I forgot to take money out of the bank." Shinji said with a bit of embarrassment.
"Hey man that is ok." Trunks said.
"Excuse me Asuka." Trunks said motioning that he wanted to grab his wallet.
Asuka got up.
'I was comfortable too.' Asuka said.
Trunks grabbed his wallet from his pants.
"Hey Shinji just take what you need from there." Trunks said
He handed Shinji his wallet.
"Thanks Trunks." Shinji said.
"No problem." Trunks said.
They sat watching television till the food arrived.
At NERV headquarters.
Misato was filling out reports on the latest Angel attack. She was pretty stressed with all the reports she had to fill out, she didn't even know that Kaji walked in her office door.
"Hey beautiful." Kaji said with a smile.
'Ugh not him again.' Misato said to herself.
"What are you doing here Kaji." Misato asked.
"Well I figured I would swing by and ask you out to dinner." Kaji said.
Misato took a moment to think about it. Since Kaji arrived back in Japan she had mixed feelings about him. She figured she still had feelings after all these years, but she didn't understand why. She was also hungry and low on cash till payday.
"Sure why not I'm about done here." Misato said.
"Excellent, I will meet you in the parking lot in 15 minutes." Kaji said.
"Sure I will meet you there." Misato said.
Kaji headed out the office towards the parking lot. He was happy to be around Misato again, he hoped that he can re-light the flames again in there romance. He felt bad what happen 8 years ago when they split but people change and during that time it was craziness.
Fifteen minutes later Misato entered the parking lot, she saw Kaji waiting for her in the parking lot just standing around smiling.
"You seem awfully happy today Kaji." Misato said.
"Yea it's because I get to spend sometime with the most beautiful girl in Tokyo 3." Kaji said.
"Thanks." Misato said.
"Are you ready to go?" Kaji asked.
"Sure am, where are we going for dinner" Misato asked.
"I figured that new sushi place downtown." Kaji said.
"Sounds great." Misato said.
He opened the door to his car and they both headed for the restaurant.
Back at the apartment
Shinji, Asuka and Trunks were eating dinner. They were talking about the time they spent at the lake.
"That was really great that you learn how to swim Shinji." Asuka said.
"Yea it was great never thought I had it in me, I thank my instructor though." Shinji said smiling.
"It was no problem man, I'm glad you are capable of swimming now." Trunks said.
"That brings me to a question Trunks." Asuka asked.
Trunks raise his eyebrow.
'Please don't ask me how to fly' He thought to himself.
"Would it be possible for you to teach me and Shinji some martial art moves?" Asuka asked.
Trunks was relieved it wasn't the question he thought it would be. He smiled.
"Sure I can, it would probably be helpful during your angel battles." Trunks said.
"It is why I asked, I know me and Shinji been through some training like that, but not extensive." Asuka said.
"That is a great idea Asuka." Shinji said.
Asuka smiled.
"Trunks can I ask you something?" Shinji asked.
"Sure." Trunks replied.
"How does one power up there energy level." Shinji asked.
Trunks laughed.
"Well Shinji that takes many years of dedication, the human I know that can power up persay, train constantly. Saiyan's are a warrior race, though fighting is natural to a saiyan we still even need training to increase our power levels." Trunks said.
"Do you lose power without Training?" Asuka asked.
"Yes and no it depends on how in depth you train everyday, kinda like working out. You have to train your body and your mind." Trunks said.
"Interesting." Shinji said.
"Very." Asuka said.
"What was it like to fight the Eva?" Shinji asked.
"Actually not easy, that AT field was brutal." Trunks said.
Shinji felt bad for that, he should have been in control. He doesn't know why the Eva goes berserk the way it does. He is glad that Trunks survived that attack. Shinji smiled though thinking what the look on his father's face was during all that.
"I'm glad you are still here Trunks." Shinji smiled.
"Me too." Said Trunks.
'Ring Ring'
The phone was ringing, Shinji got up and answered it.
"Hello" Shinji said.
"Hey Shinji its Misato" Misato said.
"Hey Misato what's up?" Shinji asked.
"I just wanted to call and say don't wait for me for dinner I will be going out with Kaji tonight." Misato said.
"Cool talk to you later." Shinji said.
They both hung up the phone. Shinji went back to the table.
"It was Misato, she said not to wait for her for dinner, she will be out with Kaji tonight." Shinji said.
Asuka didn't know how to take that. She always had a crush on Kaji but since Trunks is here, she was happier with him.
"Sounds good." Asuka said.
"I get the feeling they use to know each other." Trunks said.
"Yea they use to live together like boyfriend and girlfriend." Asuka said.
"Oh, why did they stop?" Trunks asked.
"I don't really know I guess that there careers got in the way." Asuka said.
"I can see that." Trunks said.
They all finished eating and went back to watching television. Though Trunks was thinking about what his conversation with Commander Ikari will be like.
'I wonder what he wants, it better not be a trick.' Trunks thought.
Shinji was wondering what Trunks was thinking.
"Everything ok Trunks?" Shinji asked.
"Yea I was just thinking about talking to your father tomorrow I just hope it isn't a trap." Trunks said.
Shinji didn't really know how to respond to that. Trunks made a good point.
"I don't' know what to say Trunks, I don't think he will be that dumb." Shinji said.
"Yea, besides Trunks can do a lot of damage before that." Asuka said.
Trunks smiled.
"I guess you guys are right, listen I'm going to go to bed, good night." Trunks said.
"Night Trunks." Shinji and Asuka said.
Trunks got up and headed for the bedroom that him and Shinji were sharing. Shinji and Asuka sat on the couch. Shinji was curious about the scene of her and Trunks on the couch.
"I see you and Trunks are cozy with each other." Shinji said.
Asuka blushed.
"Yea today was a good day, we became a lot closer, matter of fact he is taking me out to dinner on Friday." Asuka said.
"That sounds good Asuka, I'm happy for you and Trunks." Shinji said with a smile.
"Thanks Shinji, I'm going to hit the sack myself." Asuka said.
"Night Asuka" Shinji said.
Asuka smiled and headed into her bedroom, her thoughts were on today. Shinji stayed up and watch some more television. For once in his life he felt that he belonged somewhere. A few hours later Misato walked in the door. She was a bit tipsy from drinking, Kaji helped her in the door and into her room.
"Hey Shinji take care of her, she had a bit to drink." Kaji said with a smile.
"No problem Kaji." Shinji said.
Misato was fast asleep, Shinji covered her up with a blanket and went to bed.
Next Morning
Trunks was the first one up, he felt much better today, he felt like he can take on the world. Well technically he can he thought. He still wondered what the Commander wanted to talk to him about. Trunks decided he would cook breakfast today. He had been watching Shinji and figured how hard it would be. Trunks began cooking.
A few minutes later Asuka and Shinji woke up at the sametime, it was the sametime that they smelled something burning. All they heard was.
"Crap!"
It sounded like Trunks. Both of them got out of bed and saw a trail of smoke coming from the kitchen. When they enter they saw Trunks burning breakfast. Shinji and Asuka laughed.
"Trunks you should leave the cooking to Shinji." Asuka said.
"I wanted to try it I thought it was easy." Trunks said with a bit of annoyance in his voice.
"It's ok Trunks, let me get this you go sit down and rest." Shinji said.
"I feel fine today." Trunks said.
"Ok, well let me clean up and get some real breakfast, one day I will teach you." Shinji said with a smile.
Trunks smile and headed to the balcony for some practice. Asuka still laughing.
"That was funny Shinji and I thought Misato was the worse cook." Asuka said.
Shinji smiled.
"Yea well at least he tried." Shinji said.
Asuka smiled and walked out to see what Trunks was doing. Misato woke up a few minutes later and walked into the kitchen and grabbed a beer.
"Morning Shinji, hey what is burning." Misato said.
Shinji laughed.
"Well I'm cleaning up Trunks's mess he wanted to make breakfast but ended up burning it." Shinji said.
Misato chuckled.
"I guess cooking is not his forte'?" Misato asked.
"No it isn't." Shinji said laughing.
"Well make something quick for you guys, I have to take Trunks to NERV and you guys have school, oh and remember this afternoon pack up your personal stuff." Misato said.
"No problem Misato." Shinji said.
Out on the balcony Trunks was doing some simple exercises, he was thinking he will need some better training equipment if he was to keep his skills at 100. Asuka was watching him, she was highly impressed with Trunks's skills. A minute later, Shinji called out that breakfast was ready. Trunks and Asuka headed for the kitchen.
Everyone ate breakfast, Shinji and Asuka headed off to school. Just Misato and Trunks were left in the apartment.
"Are you ready Trunks?" Misato asked.
"Ready as ever, I hope this isn't a trick." Trunks said.
"I don't think it is Trunks." Misato said smiling.
They left the apartment. In the car Misato and Trunks was silent. Both of them didn't know what to really say to each other. Trunks really was not worried. He figured his fight with the Eva was enough of an example what he is able to do. Misato didn't know what to say she was worried on what could happen. She wondered if he is more powerful then the Angel and Eva's. She decided to break the ice.
"Trunks can I ask you something?" Misato asked.
"Sure Misato." Trunks replied.
"I'm not sure how to ask this, so I will be straight to the point. Are you more powerful then the Angel or Eva's?" Misato said.
Trunks took a moment to answer, he didn't know how to answer, he knew if he wanted to he could probably beat an Angel or an Eva.
"If I powered up to full I probably could Misato, I won't lie to you, the power I used at the Eva battle wasn't even 1/4th of my power." Trunks said.
Misato eyes widen. She didn't know what to say.
"Thank you for being honest Trunks." Misato said.
"No problem Misato." Trunks said.
They got to the car train that goes to NERV HQ. Trunks was really impressed with all the technology that this world has. He smiled thinking that his mother would be happy here. Misato was just worried that this meeting won't go well. As they enter the Geo-Front Trunks eyes widen in awe.
"Wow, this is awesome it's like a world in a world." Trunks said.
Misato smiled.
"It's called a Geo-Front, Trunks." Misato said.
"Man that is cool." Trunks said.
"Yea this is NERV HQ." Misato added.
As they got closer to parking garage, Trunks felt a presence. He looked around being alert. Misato notice it.
"You ok Trunks?" Misato asked.
"I feel a presence, like an Angel but can't quite but my finger on it." Trunks said.
"Might be the Eva's they are clones of the first Angel, Adam." Misato said.
"Maybe I don't know I'm sorry." Trunks said.
"No need you are a special kid." Misato said.
They arrived in NERV HQ, Misato was getting Trunks a pass for him to enter. Trunks looked around. He noticed some of the guards at the entrance, some recognized him. They were shaking. Trunks just smiled at them. Misato gave Trunks his visitor pass and lead him inside NERV. Trunks still couldn't get over the size of this complex.
'Man this place is huge can get lost easily.' Trunks said to himself.
Misato and Trunks arrived at a room labeled 'Executive Conference Room'. Misato looked at Trunks.
"Trunks this is were I leave you, I will be in the command center I will pick you up when you are done, just call." Misato said with a smile.
"Thanks Misato." Trunks said.
Misato walked off towards the command center. Trunks stared at the door. He took a deep breath and walked in. Inside the conference room the was a huge long table, lots of tv screens and computer monitors at each seat. At the end of the table sat Commander Ikari. Trunks stepped up to the other end of the table.
"Please have a seat Trunks, I assure you no harm with come to you." Commander Ikari said.
Trunks sat down, he found the seat really comfortable. He placed his hands on the table.
"I understand you wanted to talk to me Commander." Trunks said.
"That is correct." Commander Ikari said.
"I'm listening." Trunks said with a serious tone.
"Trunks I wanted to apologize for the scene at the grave site, I didn't want to have a conflict there, but it was the best possible place to capture you. Obviously you avoided capture." Commander Ikari said.
Trunks was a bit shocked, he searched Gendo's feelings. Gendo felt remorse. Trunks was shock at this.
"I understand Commander, I'm a stranger with strange technology I understand why you would want to capture me, but I will tell you what I told you then I'm not here on my own accord." Trunks said.
"Yes I know this as well. Your DNA results say you are human but most of the test was inconsistent, you confirmed that with your battle with Eva 01. You're more then human, and more then an Angel, we ran possible scenarios to comprehend your abilities we came up short on the matter." Commander Ikari said.
Trunks smiled. He thought if they only knew.
"You are correct I'm not fully human. I will not go into the details if you wish you can ask Misato for the full story. I'm not here to harm your world, I have a feeling that I was brought here by some higher power, why I'm not sure. I also found out that I am unable to go home, I have blended in with your society." Trunks said.
Gendo was impressed with this young man.
"Yes I understand you have a job now and going to be moving with Major Katsuragi into a bigger place. The reason why I brought you here is to offer you a job with NERV, your fighting skills can benefit our pilots in combat. I will not ask you to fight out battles but if you can train our pilots with advance fighting skills it would benefit our fight with the Angels." Commander Ikari.
Trunks was shocked at this move, he expected the commander to make a move to capture him.
"You want me to train your pilots?" Trunks asked.
"Correct." Commander Ikari said.
Trunks thought about it. He wanted to help Shinji, Asuka and Misato and this would be the best way to do it. Plus he thought he didn't really want to fight there battle.
"I have thought about it, I will train your pilots on one condition." Trunks said.
"I'm listening." Commander Ikari said.
"You spend more time with your son, Shinji, this condition is non negotiable. I have searched your feelings; you care for your son deep down. I understand what it is like not to have your father in your life, and Shinji doesn't deserve not having his father around. I'm not asking you you to spend all your time with him, you're a busy man, but I suggestion to slowly ease your way into his life." Trunks said.
Commander Ikari raised his eyebrow. It's true he cared about Shinji and he had is internal battle with that.
"I will see what I can do, thank you for being upfront about that. Do you accept my offer?" Gendo said.
"Yes and thank you Commander." Trunks said.
"Excellent I will have Major Katsuragi take care of the rest, will there be anything you will need for your job." Commander Ikari asked.
Trunks thought about it for a second.
"Are you capable for simulating gravity?" Trunks asked.
"Yes." Commander Ikari said.
"Can you do 500 times earth gravity?" Trunks asked.
Commander Ikari raised his eyebrow again.
"We can but it would take some work, can I ask why?" Gendo asked.
"Sure I need a room to train in, I normally train at 300 times normal earth gravity." Trunks said with a smile.
Commander Ikari was shocked but didn't show it.
"It will be done. You must be a very powerful person if you can train in that type of gravity." Commander Ikari said.
"I have my moments, oh and I need a room for the pilots to train in and some equipment, normal equipment you find in a martial art dojo." Trunks said.
"I will have it done, have a good day Trunks." Commander Ikari said.
"Good Day Commander." Trunks said.
Trunks got up from the table and walked out the door. Misato was outside waiting for him.
"Hi Misato, I was just about to call you." Trunks said.
"I know but the Commander would like to speak to me." Misato said.
"Oh no problem, I will wait here for you." Trunks said.
Misato smiled and walked in the room. A few minutes later she came out of the room. She had a happy look on her face.
"Is everything ok Misato?" Trunks asked.
Misato smiled.
"Everything thing is alright Captain." Misato said.
"Captain?" Trunks asked.
"Your new rank." Misato said.
Trunks was really confused.
"Alright what does that mean?" Trunks asked.
"Means you out rank every except for me, the commander and the sub commander." Misato laughed.
Trunks was shocked.
'Did I get recruited for the army or something.' Trunks thought to himself.
"Did I just get recruited?" Trunks asked.
Misato laughed pretty hard.
"Yes and No Trunks, NERV is military like organization since it's connected to the UN, everyone has a rank of sort, since you have combat experience, and other experiences you were bumped up to officer level, you will also getting paid a lot more then the construction job." Misato said smiling.
"Well I guess that makes sense, who do I report too?" Trunks asked.
"You will report to me directly but you also answer to the commanders." Misato said.
Trunks really didn't know what to make of this situation but if it allows him to train and figure out what is going on then he will do it.
"I see, thanks I guess, I'm sorry it's all a bit sudden." Trunks said.
"It's ok Trunks you will fit right in though, you have a big job to do, instructing them will not be an easy thing, they all have there up's and downs." Misato said.
"I'm sure it won't but I will simplify my instruction, and don't worry they won't be fly on there own." Trunks said laughing.
Misato just smiled.
"We will leave the flying to you, I'm also aware you will be given your own personal training room." Misato said.
"Correct one for me and one for the pilots, the one for me will be modified to simulate 500 times earth gravity since I require more resistance due to my unique physical structure." Trunks said.
Misato laughed, Trunks sounded like a captain already.
"Ok Captain let me show you around a bit and then we can go home, we have to pack for tomorrows move." Misato said.
"Sounds great Major, oh and I forgot that I will be taking Asuka out tomorrow night for dinner." Trunks said with a smile.
Misato blinked hard.
"You mean like a date?" Misato asked.
"Kind of it was to say thanks for taking care of me yesterday." Trunks said blushing a little.
"Wow we do have alot to do, lets get going." Misato said.
They both laughed and walked down the hallway.
(AN: Interesting, but will Gendo follow Trunks's request to spend more time with Shinji? How will Trunks do on his first date with Asuka? Stay tune to the next chapter, Genesis 13: First Date)