(AN: Here is another chapter ) Please review.)
Neon Genesis Z
Genesis: 19
Down Time
It was 2am in the morning in the hospital, in the intensive care area in room 301 the monitors all read green. The recovery chamber opened up, inside was Trunks laying there. Trunks opened his eyes, he notice that he wasn't seeing out of the one eye, a bandage covered it up. Trunks tried to sit up but he soon felt the pain that was numb from sleeping. He yelled in pain. He knew it will take all his strength to get up. He took a deep breath, it felt like his lungs were on fire. He managed to sit up in the bed, the pain was unbearable.
Trunks managed to get the sensor attached to his body. The nurse station alarms were going off, to them it seem like Trunks flat lined. The nurses and doctors rushed into the room that Trunks was in. They were shocked to see him sitting up.
"Captain Trunks, you need to rest you are in no shape to get out of bed." The doctor said.
Trunks stood up, he cringed in pain.
"Can I be released doctor I like to go home and rest?" Trunks asked.
The doctor was just shocked.
"Wouldn't you feel better resting here where we can keep an eye on you?" The doctor asked
"No offense doctor I don't trust being here." Trunks said.
"No offense taken Captain, I will call Major Katsuragi." The doctor said.
"Thank you." Trunks said.
Trunks limped out of the room with the nurse's assistance. She had him sit in the waiting area. About 20 minutes later Misato came into the waiting area, she was with Kaji. They both were dressed in there uniforms, they must have been working.
"Oh my god Trunks, you need to be in bed resting." Misato said.
"I know I rather rest at the apartment Misato." Trunks said.
Misato nodded.
"Can he be released?" Misato asked.
"I won't release him normally but he seems to be persistent, I wouldn't have him move too much he has a lot of internal injuries at the moment, the fact that he is still alive is a miracle." The doctor said.
Misato nodded.
"I understand, Kaji help me with Trunks." Misato said.
"Sure thing, come on big guy we will get you home." Kaji said.
Misato and Kaji helped Trunks to the car. Trunks winced in pain the whole time they took him to the car, they gentle placed him in the car.
"Trunks are you sure you want to leave, I mean the hospital is a safe place." Misato said.
"No thanks I don't trust them, I had another dream with that lady in it, something is very wrong with everything here. I don't have all the pieces yet." Trunks said.
"Ok Trunks lets get you home." Misato said.
Trunks closed his eyes and cracked a smile.
Kaji was deep in thought.
"Does he understand what is going on here, can I trust him with my knowledge." Kaji thought.
It didn't take long for Misato to get to the apartment. Kaji and Misato helped Trunks to the door. Inside the apartment Asuka was in her room still crying about Trunks. She then heard Misato and Kaji walk in the door. Misato said something about "becareful with him". She walked out of the room. She saw Misato and Kaji helping Trunks get to his room.
"Oh my god Misato, Trunks should be in the hospital." Asuka said.
"I know this was his idea." Misato said.
"I'm ok Asuka I rather rest at home." Trunks said.
"You are crazy, you could die without medical care." Asuka said.
"I'm not dying I'm just hurt a bit." Trunks said.
Asuka's eyebrow went up.
"Just a bit?" Asuka asked.
Trunks tried to smile.
"Asuka can you help us, he isn't the lightest person in the world you know." Misato said.
Asuka moved out of there way and helped them get Trunks in his bed. When they were laying him down, Misato's grip slipped and Trunks fell to the bed. He yelled in pain.
"Oh my god I'm so sorry Trunks are you ok?" Misato said.
"I will be ok Misato, don't worry about, this is my fault I should have cranked it up to super saiyan to deal with Eva-01, I didn't want to hurt Shinji or Touji." Trunks said.
"Its ok Trunks you did what you thought was best we are just glad you are not dead." Misato said.
Trunks smiled.
"It will take more then an Eva to put me in a grave." Trunks said.
The three of them smiled.
"Get some rest Trunks, is there anything else we can do for you?" Misato asked.
"I'm good for now, thank you." Trunks said.
Misato and Kaji left the room. Asuka stayed. Trunks noticed that Asuka was crying.
"I'm sorry for making you cry Asuka." Trunks said.
"It is ok Trunks I thought you were dead." Asuka said.
Trunks chuckled.
"Asuka have a seat I like to tell you something." Trunks said.
Asuka sat next to Trunks on the bed.
"You remember the cell games I was talking about?" Trunks asked.
"Yes I do." Asuka said.
"Well when Cell came back from the outer world, he blasted me right through my chest, I had a big hole that you can see through. If that didn't kill me, I'm sure I will survive this." Trunks said.
Asuka reached over to hold Trunks hand. Trunks held it firm.
"I'm sorry Trunks that you were brought into our fight." Asuka said.
Trunks nodded. Asuka was getting up to go to her room. Trunks didn't let go of her hand, she looked down at him. He just looked at her.
"Stay with me?" Trunks asked.
Asuka smiled and laid next to him in bed. Soon they were both fast asleep. In the living room Kaji and Misato were drinking coffee.
"Asuka hasn't left his room yet I should make sure she is alright." Misato said.
"I'm sure is fine Misato, he is in no shape to make a move." Kaji said.
Misato shook her head.
"Kaji can you be serious for once?" Misato asked.
"I am, he can't make a move, she is probably just comforting him, they are pretty close you know." Kaji said.
Misato thought about it for a moment.
"Your right Kaji, I'm sorry just everything is happening so fast tonight." Misato said.
"It will be ok trust me, Shinji will be release tomorrow pending on his discussion with the commander. I'm going to head home and get some sleep you should too I will call you in the morning." Kaji said.
Misato nodded and smiled.
"Your right good night Kaji." Misato said.
Kaji smiled back and headed out of the apartment. Misato went to bed.
The next morning came morning came, Shinji Ikari didn't get much sleep he knew the trouble he was in and didn't care, his father was responsible for that happen to Touji and Trunks, he in is the one that should be paying Shinji thought. His cell door open, there was a man in suit, an intelligence officer no doubt.
"Please come with me, the commander wants to talk to you." The man said.
Shinji didn't say anything, he got up and walked out of the cell. He squinted because he hasn't been in bright light in a day. The man put handcuffs on Shinji. Shinji followed the man to the commander's office. The man opened the door to the office.
"The commander is expecting you." The man said.
Shinji still silent walked into the office. The commander and sub commander were at the desk on the other side of the room. The commander in his normal pose, the sub commander standing there was looking firm. Shinji walked up to the commanders.
"Pilot Ikari you are accused of attempted assault of a superior officer, threatening, using NERV equipment for personal gain, disobeying orders. What do you have to say for yourself?" Commander Ikari asked.
Shinji took a moment to think about it.
"You still haven't answered my question commander, why did you continue the assault on Captain Trunks even when he saved Touji, the angel was already destroyed." Shinji said.
"I did what had to been done, it was unfortunate that Captain Trunks got hurt. Far as the fourth child we could not determine if he was alive, he was presumed dead. The same would have happen if it was you or any other of the pilots, the angels are the first priority." Commander Ikari said.
"You would kill me or any other pilot if that was the only means to destroy an angel?" Shinji asked.
"Correct!" Commander Ikari said.
"Your pathetic, you use people like shields and you don't care. What is the purpose of all of this at the end, what do you get out of it?" Shinji asked.
"That is none of your concern, your only concern should be destroying our enemy." Commander Ikari said.
"No, it's your enemy father not mine, you're my enemy." Shinji said.
Commander Ikari didn't show his emotion but he was shocked that his son was talking to him like that, but on the other hand he was glad that his son started to have a backbone.
"You're free to go Pilot Ikari, you will not be charged at this time but you are restricted to piloting for the moment." Commander Ikari said.
"Does that mean I don't pilot the Eva at the moment?" Shinji asked.
"Correct." Commander Ikari said.
"Good." Shinji said.
Shinji turned around and walked out of the office, the man in the suit took the handcuffs off of Shinji. Waiting also was Rei, she had a worried look on her face.
"Shinji are you alright?" Rei said.
"I'm fine Rei, the commander didn't charge me but I'm restricted to not piloting the Eva which at the moment is a good thing." Shinji said.
"I'm glad that it wasn't any worse." Rei said.
"Everything ok Rei?" Shinji asked.
"I am undamaged but I have not felt emotions like this before so I'm having difficulty." Rei said.
Shinji smiled.
"I appreciate your concern Rei, can I walk you home you can give me an update about Trunks and Touji since I have been in solitary for two days." Shinji said.
"That would be nice Shinji." Rei said.
They both headed out of the NERV HQ.
"So tell me is Trunks and Touji ok?" Shinji asked.
"Pilot Suzahara is fine and being release from the hospital today, since Unit 3 is completely destroy he won't have a Eva to pilot, but he will now be a reserve pilot so he will still have to do test and other activities. Far as Trunks he had severe internal injuries. Last night he was released to go back home since he didn't want to stay in the hospital." Rei said.
Shinji was relieved that both were alive but was confused why Trunks isn't in the hospital resting up.
"That is good to hear Rei, thank you for catching me up to speed." Shinji said.
Rei smiled, she was happy that she please Shinji. She was curious about tomorrow night and if there date was still on.
"Shinji, are we still going out on a date tomorrow night, I would understand if you didn't want too." Rei said.
Shinji totally forgot about the date in all the chaos.
"It slipped my mind in all the chaos I'm sorry, but I'm still free tomorrow night and hopefully are too, it will be a great date Rei." Shinji said with a smile.
Rei smiled back.
"That would be very nice." Rei said.
Shinji nodded. They reach Rei's apartment complex.
"I'm going to head home Rei, I'm tired because I didn't get much sleep last night two nights if you understand." Shinji said.
Rei nodded.
"That would be wise Shinji I will talk to you tomorrow night around 7pm." Rei said.
Shinji smiled.
"Sure thing I will talk to you later Rei." Shinji said.
Shinji headed home, Rei head to her apartment.
At the apartment Trunks was resting easy, Asuka was already awake but just laying next to him, she didn't want to leave his side. Misato came into the room.
"Asuka" Misato whispered.
"Yea Misato." Asuka whispered back.
"Shinji is on his way home, he was release today, the down point of it all he won't be able to pilot his Eva for awhile." Misato said.
"Well at least he isn't running away." Asuka said.
"You have a point, but let's be extra kind to him when he gets home, poor kid has gone through a lot the last two days." Misato said.
Asuka blinked hard, then pointed to Trunks. Misato smiled.
"Besides Trunks." Misato said.
Asuka smiled back.
"How is he?" Misato asked.
"He is sleeping Misato peacefully." Asuka said.
"Want something eat Asuka?" Misato asked.
Asuka was hungry but didn't want to leave Trunks's side. She thought about it for a moment then nodded.
"Yea, but I'm cooking Misato, no offense." Asuka said.
Misato smiled she reached her hand out, Asuka took her hand to get up. They both left the room to have something to eat.
While Asuka was cooking something to eat for her and Misato she heard the front door open and close. Shinji popped into the kitchen.
"Welcome home Shinji." Asuka said.
"Thanks what are you cooking it smells good." Shinji said.
"Just some chicken and rice with some miso soup, want some?" Asuka asked.
"Yes please I haven't eaten much the last tow days." Shinji said.
Asuka smiled.
"Have a seat it is almost done." Asuka said.
Shinji sat down. He wanted to ask about Trunks but didn't know if that would put Asuka in a bad mood.
"Hey Asuka can I ask you something?" Shinji asked.
Asuka knew what Shinji was going to ask.
"Trunks is sleeping, he is banged up pretty good but he is confident that he will recovery fully." Asuka said.
Shinji smiled. He should have expected that answer.
"Good I'm glad he is recovering." Shinji said.
Asuka set the food the table and called Misato in for lunch.
"Welcome home Shinji." Misato said.
Shinji smiled.
"It's good to be home Misato, but I'm guessing you know about my restrictions." Shinji said.
"I do and don't worry Shinji you will pilot again, I think the Commander is just really angry." Misato said.
"I don't care how he feels and personally I rather not pilot the Eva anyway." Shinji said.
Misato frowned but knew Shinji was really upset with everything going on.
"If that is how you feel Shinji I understand." Misato said.
Shinji nodded and finished eating.
Trunks awoke in his room. He felt much better today thought still feeling a lot of pain but it was manageable. He decided to get up, he left leg was still hurt he was able to limp around. He was hungry and smelled the food.
"Hmm Food." Trunks said.
He headed for the kitchen, he heard voices in there, one of them sounded like Shinji. Trunks walked into the kitchen. Misato, Asuka and Shinji just stared at him. Trunks made a face.
"Hi?" Trunks said.
"Trunks you should be in bed, now you get right back in there now." Asuka said.
"I will but first I must eat, I'm starving." Trunks said with a smile.
"You're in pain and the only thing you can think of is food?" Asuka asked.
Trunks nodded.
Asuka rolled her eyes.
"I'll tell you what you get back to bed and I will bring lunch to you." Asuka said.
Trunks smiled and happily went back to bed. Asuka, Shinji and Misato laughed.
"That guy is funny." Misato said.
Shinji wasn't smiling though he felt bad about what happen, he wanted to tell Trunks he was sorry.
"You ok Shinji?" Misato asked.
"Yea just want to apologize to Trunks." Shinji said.
"Well you don't have too Shinji it wasn't your fault but if you feel you must then go talk to him." Misato said.
"If you are going in there take his lunch in there for him." Asuka said.
Shinji nodded and pick up the tray of food for Trunks. He got to Trunks's door and knocked. Trunks called for them to go in the room. Shinji walked in the room, on the bed was Trunks just resting.
"Hey Shinji come on in." Trunks said.
Shinji walked over to the bed and rested the tray on Trunks night stand.
"Hi Trunks I wanted to say I'm sorry you ended up like this." Shinji said.
Shinji looked like he was on the verge of tears when he said it.
"Hey man don't worry about it, it wasn't your fault I'm just glad we were able to save Touji." Trunks said.
"But I should have done something." Shinji said.
"There was nothing you could do, you weren't in control." Trunks said.
Shinji nodded.
"Shinji look I'm ok, yea I'm hurt now but I will be back on my feet look how far I healed so far." Trunks said.
Shinji did notice Trunks was moving around better.
"You are healing well and quick too how is that?" Shinji asked.
"Saiyan's heal fast to fight again, it was something that was put in our genetic makeup, we evolved as a warrior race I won't age the same either, it will be many years before I grow old." Trunks said.
"That is amazing." Shinji said.
"Yea, the good thing about it is that I will be stronger as well." Trunks said.
"Really?" Shinji asked.
"Yea getting beat up is like added fuel to the fire, it just grows." Trunks said.
Shinji nodded.
"Enjoy your lunch Trunks I will be back to clean up." Shinji said.
"Thanks man, hey you have a date with Rei tomorrow night?" Trunks asked.
"Yes I do have any suggestions?" Shinji asked.
"Just be yourself, if you looking for a good place to eat there is a good BBQ place downtown." Trunks said.
Shinji smiled and walked out the room.
Trunks sat back and began to eat his lunch.
(AN: Rei and Shinji going on a date, I wonder what will happen. What is Gendo up too with Saiyan DNA? Find out next in the next chapter. Genesis 20: A Date With An Angel / Dance With The Devil