Evangelion Rewrite: Chapter 9 The Date
Author's Note: So, I've been active for close to two weeks now. Posting my fan fictions on here bit by bit and so I thought, since things have developed unusually fast since I joined, that I'll just give an update on where things are at the moment. Right now I've finished my A-Level exams, so I can get back to actually writing. Rather than just uploading previously done chapters. Finishing my exams means that I have more time to spend on my writing and whilst I don't think that means that I will be uploading any quicker, it does mean that I'll have more time to develop the stories. Which is great, since I'm starting to head into more technical aspects here and I'd like to be able play the story a lot more and just really try and see what I can get out of my two main fan fictions. Evangelion Rewrite and Naruto: A Stranger's Promise.
Secondly, I decided to create, what is in my opinion, an absolute abomination of nature called black roses; which is a fan fiction of School Days. An anime which I hate and can't stand at all... now you see why I call my own work an abomination. However, this particular fan fiction is very loosely based on School Days and was more of a idea that developed from School Days. This idea popped into my head when the devil possessed me and whispered into my ear. "I'm sure that you can make something worse than this Funkwolf." And so I decided to do just that. The reason why I'm telling you this now is because, so far, only one chapter has been written. Which you can find on this very website. But now because I have more time on my hands, expect that black seething abomination of a story to manifest into... something or another that will probably haunt me in my sleep. In other words, with my exams out of the way, expect updates on black roses.
And finally, the weirdest thing for me is actually waking up one day to find out that people generally like my fan fictions and kept on reading what I was posting, even after I read through my own chapters and wondered what possessed me to make that character to say this instead of that and all that fun neurotic stuff. If you can't tell what I'm getting at here, I'll come out and say it. THANK YOU DEAR READERS FOR SPENDING THE TIME TO LOOK THROUGH MY WORK!
Now that that's over and done with, as always, I hope you enjoy this chapter and all future ones to come.
End of Author's Note
Shinji rode the train to Kyoko. In brutal honesty, he wasn't expecting to come back here so soon. But he had promised to take Maya out on a date and that required money and if Shinji was going to impress her, then he need a lot of money. 'It's a shame earth's protector doesn't get paid for a good job.' Shinji thought to himself. But Shinji didn't get paid, so Shinji he had to dig into his own money. This being the money that he stole, or rather retrieved, from the bank. Yes, that would be one detail that Shinji thought best to keep to himself. He'd have to explain it somehow though. As Shinji searched his mind for an answer, the announcer declared that they had arrived at Kyoto.
The temple stood there, looking as foreboding as the first time he had entered it. The temple in question was a nameless temple that had long since been abandoned since some people's faith had forsaken them. So there were a few temples like this dotted around Kyoto, excluding the great number throughout Japan. Although on the other hand, some people's faith increased to drastic measures. But that was an entirely different story. Shinji entered it penniless, found his hidden stash, made sure it was safe again and then left with one million yen.
It was midday by the time that Shinji had arrived by in Tokyo-3 and he had his work cut out for him. So he decided to explore the streets of Tokyo for a fancy looking restaurant, since letting the words "fancy looking restaurant" escape from his mouth, in front of somebody he knew, would defiantly garner negative interference. Shinji smiled until all of a sudden the air got cold, than a ringing echoed inside of Shinji's ears. Making him winch in pain and slam his eyelids shut tight. When the ringing passed, Shinji was no longer in the middle of a busy street and found himself inside what looked like a prison.
Shinji wondered the prison halls, they were covered in filth and blood and darkness paraded the halls. Another ringing sound screeched inside of Shinji's ears and when it left he heard shouting. Suddenly the cell block was full of prisoners. "Get that little bastard!" They yelled. "We'll kill him for putting us in here!" Shinji was clearly outnumbered and ran for his life. He ran round a corner and the sound of running, screaming and whooping followed behind him. Shinji spurred on hoping to use all of his energy to get away. When he turned another corner a large white man with a skinhead haircut knocked Shinji of off his feet.
When Shinji hit the ground, he was back in Tokyo-3, lying on his back. People gathered around him, asking if he was okay. A young Japanese man was saying in a worried tone, "I don't know, he just ran into me and fell onto the floor. He came out of nowhere." People backed off as Shinji got up. Not wanting to worry anybody he made up a sob story. "Oh, thank you. Thank god. I took the wrong turn when I tried to take a shortcut and some guys ended up chasing after me." The people in the crowd looked at each other, until a large man asked. "Where on earth were you heading anyway?"
"I was looking for a good restaurant, since my big sister got a new job and I wanted to surprise her." After Shinji said this, the large man's face softened.
"There's one on the other side of this street. It's cheap but they've got a good chef."
"Thank you." Shinji said. "This means a lot to me, I'll be more careful on my way home and I'm sorry for kicking up such a fuss over nothing." The crowd parted and the big man stuck out his hand for Shinji to shake, which Shinji took with a firm grasp. Then they two parted ways.
In the end, Shinji had checked out the restaurant and had decided that it was more than good enough, so he made a reservation. After that he had managed to come across a designer store, which was expensive, but Shinji could pay with no questions asked. He then asked them to direct him to a florist, whereupon he bought a bundle of flowers and left. Everything was set, so he headed on home by using the local train. The last thing that Shinji needed was a car and Shinji knew just where to get one. Two hours later, Shinji was driving away in Misato's car. Heading towards Maya's place to pick her up.
Maya had been making her own preparations but of a different sort, she had gotten prepared to go out, on the off chance that Shinji did turn up and on that off chance, she didn't want him thinking that she just wanted to get rid of him. 'Which was exactly what she was planning to do.' Maya thought to herself, but blanked that unreasonable thought out of her head. Her attire was that of a pink blouse with a scarf hanging off of her shoulders and a cream pastel coloured skirt. Her shoes were white with pink ribbons on them. Suddenly, somebody came knocking at the door. 'Oh dear.' She thought. 'He has come after all, but it's okay. I've sorted out my lines, I have everything under control.' Maya walked to the door, breathed in to calm her nerves, and opened the door. Ready to say her first scripted line. But no words escaped her mouth. On the doorstep of her tidy, but quaint bungalow, stood Shinji in designer jeans and a black leather jacket that had a checked shirt underneath. Shinji had decided to go with the timeless fashion but rather indie look. He stood there, smiling a boyish smile with a bundle of flowers in one hand. "Good evening." Shinji said to Maya. "I've brought you these." Shinji held out the flowers and Maya took them gently. Not sure what to make of all of this. "Would you like to come in and wait for a little while, whilst I finish getting ready?" She asked politely.
"That's a nice offer, I think I'll accept upon that if you don't mind." Shinji said this without his usual abrupt tone and this sudden refreshing politeness was almost charming.
As Shinji entered the bungalow, he saw the cute decorations and designs. The place was plain at first glance, but further inspection showed that there were pink pillows, a teddy bear on a chair and even a pastel pink laptop with a bunny rabbit sticker on top. All the tell-tale signs of a girly girl who didn't quite want to grow up yet. Meanwhile, Maya was panicking in another room. She had put the flowers into a jar and put tap water into it, but now she wandered around her bed room with conflicting thoughts raging inside her mind. 'I shouldn't have let him in, even if I was rude I should have just told him to go. It would be less painful then than it would be now. But what if this date actually worked out? No! No, don't think that. Shinji is just fifteen...' Maya paused for a moment and her thoughts clarified into an answer. 'That's it! He's only fifteen, no matter what he won't have a car. Hell, he won't even know how to drive one.' Maya rushed downstairs and found Shinji waiting there with his hands held, neatly, behind his back. "Shinji." She began. Shinji looked up at her and smiled another boy-like smile again and said. "What is it Maya? I have the car outside waiting for us and a reservation booked. If you're worried about looking pretty, you should know that you already look stunning." Theses words hit Maya like a sack of potatoes. 'A car? He has a car? Am I dreaming this?' Whilst lost in these thoughts Shinji opened the front door and held out a hand for Maya to hold. He lead her outside, whereupon he saw the car. It was Misato's car, but she didn't know that. Instead she saw the car parked outside and something clicked in her head. 'This date, seems perfect. So why can't I just enjoy myself. In fact who cares if I'm nine years older than Shinji. Other people have been together despite larger age differences. So I'll make the most of this. I'll enjoy it!'
Driving down to the restaurant, Shinji's mind was locked in his own thoughts. 'The hallucinations and delusions and now the ease at which I steal another car. It's clear to me now, my persona is catching up with me.' Shinji looked to his left and saw that Maya was finally beginning to relax. So he relaxed himself as well. 'Maybe this time, however, I can use my persona to benefit people, instead of just me.'
Shinji and Maya arrived at the restaurant and they were booked in as sister and brother. But Maya didn't seem to mind this. As, inside her head, she realized that reality did have to come in somewhere. They were then directed to their table where the date truly began. Shinji decided to make the first move. "I noticed that you seem to like pink a lot, is that your favourite colour? If you don't mind me asking." Maya looked surprised by the first question. But she smiled and answered all the same. "Well yes... and no. Pink, is a cute colour and I think I'm attracted to cute things." Maya looked over at Shinji and noticed that has last statement might be misinterpreted. But didn't want to kick up a fuss about it, so she just sat there blushing. Leaving Shinji to continue. "Ah, I can see the pattern now. You have a teddy bear at home and even sit on a pink cat pillow at work. No wonder you're so cute, you surround yourself with cute things Maya." Maya mulled this over and then finally laughed. "I do, surround myself with that kind of stuff don't I? But you don't think it's weird or anything?" Maya asked this and suddenly turned serious, but Shinji just smiled. "Maya you work at Nerv, a high profile security defence system that's been put into place to defend against angel and on top of that, you might sure that I don't get my butt handed to me. So do I think you're weird? No, the fact that you're still being a cute and pretty young woman despite working at such a over the top compound just makes you appear as a stronger and a more self-realized woman." What Shinji said made Maya blush, she was always worried that her affinity for what's cute would make people think less of her. But Shinji did the opposite and in fact, praised her for being who she was. Bit by bit, Maya only found herself more at ease in Shinji's company as the date went on. But eventually the meal was finished and Shinji paid for the check and drove Maya home.
Shinji walked Maya up to her front doorstep, hoping that Maya wouldn't say that he had been rude and that he'd been overly showy. But instead Maya turned around and said. "Shinji, I had a wonderful night... But the thing is, is that I can't-" Maya was suddenly cut off by Shinji pressing his lips against hers in a soft kiss. The kiss radiated throughout their nerves and moved along their whole bodies. Maya became weak on one knee. But she used the other one to hold herself up as her mind kicked into high gear. She slowly whispered. "Goodnight." And tried to leave, however she couldn't go as she had locked herself around Shinji in an embrace. "One more kiss." Shinji whispered and this time Maya tried to kiss Shinji. It was a bit more clumsy due to nerves, but once Maya got round to it. It was far better than Shinji's, seemingly burning the lips in a hot sensation. A few seconds later, Maya finally let go and whispered "thank you." Before retreating into the house. Shinji decided that the date had worked out well in the end. Despite the hiccups he had before the date even began. So he returned home, with Misato's car.
When Shinji got back to the apartment, Misato was waiting for him. "Shinji!" She barked at him. Making him jump out of his skin. Shinji, not sure what to do, bowed his head and said. "Your beating may be harsh, but the date was worth it." Misato opened her mouth to begin her verbal assault, but something clicked in her mind. "Date?" She asked. Shinji nodded, whilst still in a bowing position. "Oh, you can tell me all about that over a pack of beer." Misato said and happily entered the house with an excuse to drink more beer. Shinji was about to enter the house to, but a thought entered his head. 'Now that he had people he cared about, what would happen to those people if the rest of his past actually managed to catch up with him again?' Shinji felt it best not to dwell on such horrible thoughts and entered the building to tell Misato of his day.