THE MIND OF AN ANGEL
Disclaimer: if you think I actually own Evangelion, then you must really be retarded….
This chapter was proofread by: GeekViking86 thank you my man!
Chapter 3: Misato's lamentShinji had changed as soon as Misato gave him some clothes; he left the room and joined her in the car, which was parked in the NERV underground parking lot. The ride out of NERV was spent in relative silence.
Until Misato changed shifts and her skirt moved higher up her leg.
Shinji noticed this and started to look at her beautiful, long legs…
No stop it! She's your guardian; you shouldn't think of her like that! He told himself
He stopped himself from looking, but to no avail as he found himself staring at her legs again. Shinji was starting to daydream how he would like to feel those legs, before Misato's voice cut in:
"Shinji, I'm up here."
Shinji whirled his head to the other side, blushing, as Misato started to laugh and adjust her skirt.
"Oh Shinji, your just too easy to tease" she said between laughs
"You knew I was looking?"
"Please Shinji! You were practically staring at them, but don't worry, its good to know I'm still attractive."
Shinji didn't want to continue this conversation, so he simply continued to look out the window, until he remembered.
"Misato--I told Rei she could come over for dinner, is that ok?"
"Yeah Rei told me in the hall. It'll be good to have some company for dinner, seeing as how Asuka is in-"
"A coma, I know…"
Misato noticed that Shinji had a sad look on his face and decide to encourage him:
"Shinji, you did all you could. Ritsuko says you saved her life!"
"Why is she in a coma, I thought she didn't get hurt?" Shinji sighed
"She didn't get hurt physically Shinji," Misato looked almost as if she was trying to remember something "Ritsuko says that she's been losing her will to live since the 14th, and the 15th just gave her a the final push…"
"I knew Asuka was depressed, I but I never thought…" Misato barely heard this, almost as if it was a whisper.
After that, the car was in relative silence for a while.
"Does anyone know when she'll wake up?" Shinji asked.
"I wish someone could answer that Shinji, but Ritsuko said this is something even the Magi cant determine…"
They arrived quickly after that. When they got to the door and opened it…
"Wark!" was the greetings they got as they opened the door (since the penguin was the only one home); Pen-Pen was holding a small bowl in his flippers, and lifted it to Shinji.
"Misato, did you feed Pen-Pen?"
A chuckle and a smile were the only response he got, as she went to the fridge to get a beer. Shinji sighed and went to the cabinets above the stove to get some tuna for the bird who was following his every step with the bowl high above its head.
Misato propped herself on the couch as she started to drink the beer and turned on the TV. Shinji put the tuna in the bowl as soon as he opened it, and pulled his hand out quickly as Pen-Pen started to devourer the contents of its newly full bowl.
"Misato, I'm going to my room. I'll be out later to make dinner ok?"
"Kay Shinji!"
He walked towards his room and, as soon as he got in he closed the screen and sat on the bed.
"Why did you put Asuka in a coma?"
Were you not listening to your guardian? I did no such thing, she was already broken when I reached her…
"Then why is she in a coma?"
I did nothing to her that would cause that, only she could be doing it"Why would Asuka do that?"
That is a question only she can answer…Shinji laid back on the bed, looking at the fan as it spun around…
"Hey, when you said I could use your powers what did you mean?"
Well, I can read minds, tell you someone's thoughts or memories for example. Cause pain to the ones you hate, like I did on "Asuka". Or I could stimulate someone's thoughts. Making them do things they themselves didn't think of doing.
The last thing it said was what really scared him…
"You mean… I could control someone?"
Not control, stimulate. There is quite a difference between the two, but I would need to demonstrate for you to fully understand the implications of this, but yes you could control someone's actions
"Any action?"
It depends on what kind of action though. It would also help if the person were relaxed mentally, for example: sleeping or even showering.
Shinji didn't show it, but he was scared shitless at the moment; he just couldn't cope with the idea than an Angel is in his mind…
He took out his SDAT player, and started to hear the music as he hugged his knees…
Misato was getting up to get her third beer, but she stopped herself as she opened the door.
Maybe I should pace myself, it is barely noon… She thought.
She sighed as she closed the fridge, then went to her room until she opened the door.
Then she noticed it…
Her recording machine was on the desk with its light still blinking, bearing the message of someone so dear to her…
Someone she would never hear again…
She slammed the door shut, and went back to the couch You promised you wouldn't listen to it again, just forget it…
She watched the TV for a few more seconds, not really paying attention to the program, as she tried to distract herself from…What the commander said…
"Do you know why you're here, major…?"
There he was, sitting behind his desk, with his hands covering most of his face.
"Yes commander" was Misato's response.
"Do you fully understand the implications of what you did?"
She sat in silence this time, not wanting to make the situation worse.
"You endangered Unit 01, not only from mental contamination, but also from the fact that it could have activated its S2 engine…The results would have been much worse than Second impact, I guarantee you…"
Misato gulped at the answer all of it was true, if Unit 01 had gone berserk…
"But, I'm afraid you are in luck… Dr. Akagi says another minute and the Second Child would be dead…"
Misato looked up at the commanders face, it was almost as if he was debating which action to take.
"You will be suspended for a week, then you will return to work normally…but heed my warning major, do not disobey me again…
Or I will deal with you the same way I dealt with Mr. Ryoji…"
Misato now realized she was crying. He killed him…
"Why…? WHY!" she screamed between hiccups.
She covered her face as the tears come down once again…
Shinji had been watching the whole thing, ever since she had slammed the screen. He went back to his bed, and turned the music on again.
Are you merely going to sit there when your guardian is in need?
"Just leave me alone…"
She was in need once before, and you just ignored her…
"Shut up"
Fine, drown yourself in your music for all I care…He thought about it, she had looked pretty bad the last few days…
Shinji thought of all the times she had helped him….
She was the one person kind enough to give him a home…
He stood up, leaving his SDAT on the bed. He left his room and went to the couch.
There she was, practically falling apart as she continued to cry…
Just do it, just do it… he told himself, clenching his fist as he did. He summoned up his courage and sat down beside her.
"Misato, what's wrong?"
Misato lifted her head a little to see those calm blue eyes staring back.
She lunged herself at him and held him, crying.
Shinji was surprised by the fact that his guardian was clinging on to him; he didn't know what to do…
Comfort her…He put his arms around her as she continued to cry.
"Misato, please tell me what's wrong?" He whispered
As she continued crying, Shinji felt some of the tears began to fall on his neck and collarbone; eventually she sniffed and spoke.
"Shinji-- he-- he killed him…"
Shinji didn't really understand what she said. Who? Someone died?
Then it clicked…
Kaji's dead! No wonder Misato never erased the message, No wonder we don't see him anymore…
This truly did sadden him. Kaji was the closest thing he had ever had to a…a…
…A real father.
He felt tears under his eyes… but he had to continue:
"By who?"
Misato was deciding what to tell him, but the words left her mouth before she could reconsider:
"Shinji, your father threatened to kill me... like he killed Kaji!"
She started to cry again, holding Shinji tighter than ever, while he sat there…
My…father….
He couldn't believe it. His father did this.
"Misato, is that why my father wanted to talk to you?"
He could barely make out the nod as she started to cry harder than ever, digging her nails into his back.
He suppressed the pain, as he whispered into her ear again
"Misato, I miss him too…"
Shinji didn't say anything else, he just held her as she kept crying; holding her and cradling her head. Eventually she started to calm down, the crying turned to sniffs, and she lifted her head from Shinji's wet shoulder to look at his face.
As she was staring into his blue eyes, she couldn't help it-- she just did it…
She kissed him…
Shinji couldn't believe this; the woman he had been comforting for the last hour, not to mention the most beautiful woman he knew, was kissing him. He closed his eyes, raising his hands to play with her purple hair, as she deepened the kiss and made a small moan.
She parted the kiss, and looked at him with a small smile. Then, her head slumped on his shoulder.
He held her for a moment until he noticed she was asleep. He gently laid her down on the couch. He went to sit on the other couch to clear his mind, and watched as the purple-haired beauty slept.
What just happened…?
You simply did your part.
Shinji was surprised at the sudden interruption of Arael.
"Wait, Arael—"
As he said this Misato made a small grunt.
No need to talk, I can read your thoughts. We do not want to awaken her, do we?
Did you do this?
No Berserker, I simply read her mind and saw that she needed comfort, and the rest happened by itself.
Shinji looked at her, now sleeping calmly on the couch, he never realized just how much she needed comfort…
He went to his room to change his shirt; the left shoulder was completely wet. As he changed his shirts, he winced from the pain coming from his back; Misato's nails had dug into his skin.
I'll check when I get backHe looked at the clock, it said one fifteen, and he sighed as he went to get some money to buy groceries.
Same Day, 3: 00 PM
Shinji opened the door of the apartment and went inside, bringing the two grocery bags with him. He closed the door and noticed that Misato was still sleeping on the couch; he smiled and put his bags on the table.
He went to kneel beside the couch, watching Misato as she slept until he noticed her skirt. It was crumpled and was barely covering her inner thigh; he could see part of her panties…
His hand moved to slightly touch the length of her legs…
So smooth… Oh god, just one peak…
His hand grabbed one of the edges of the skirt; he started raising it…
But he stooped cold…
What am I doing? He told himself as he quickly stood up and jerked his hand away.
He went to the table to take a breath and calm himself down.
After what just happened, you still think of her that way?
Why is that wrong?Shinji jumped at the sudden voice. Arael hadn't talked the whole time…
Why are you always so quite?
I prefer to observe.
Shinji sighed and went to open the grocery bags, emptying their contents on the table.
Will you answer my previous question? She is not of your blood, so why is it wrong?
Because she is like family.
Yet she is not.She's twice my age!
You have already reached sexual maturity.She's depressed!
Is there no better comfort?You just don't get it!
Apparently not…Shinji ignored him as he started to put Misato's beer in the fridge, and started to take the rest of the groceries when he heard a small mumble. He turned around to see Misato starting to stir; she made a large yawn while stretching her limbs. She propped herself upright on the couch, as she turned to see Shinji.
"Shinji, I'm sorry"
Shinji went to the side of the couch and looked at her
"Misato, its ok. I understand that you miss Kaji and-"
"No Shinji, not about that--" She interrupted " I'm sorry about the kiss…"
She stood up from the couch and adjusted her skirt.
"I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong idea, but I was just so confused and--"
Shinji put his finger on her lips. "Misato I understand, I'm just glad I could help."
Misato took his hand. "Thank you Shinji, for understanding."
Shinji smiled. "Misato if you ever need help again, just ask…"
Misato smiled back, as she cleaned her eyes. "Well Shinji I have too finish some paperwork, ill see you later"
She let go of Shinji's hand and started walking to her room she stooped at the door.
"Oh and Shinji? Thanks for not lifting up my skirt."
Shinji stopped dead as he was going back to the kitchen, and Misato let out a small giggle as she entered her room.
Why didn't you tell she was awake?
You didn't ask
Same day, 5: 30 PM
Shinji had been cooking a meal of rice and meat (he made a separate one for Rei made of vegetables). And he was almost done.
He turned off the stove and was setting up the table as Misato came out of her room for the first time in two hours, wearing pretty much the same clothes.
"How much paper work do you have?" he asked
"Shinji, we're still trying to fix up the whole thing with the 14th. The damage done was just beyond our budget."
Shinji finished setting up the table as Pen-Pen came waddling with the bowl above its head again.
"WARK"
Why does he always do that?
He knows you as "The Provider".
How do you know that?
I can read animal minds too.
Misato went to get a beer and noticed the penguin's behavior, she pointed at one of the chairs.
"Pen-Pen, sit!" she commanded
The warm-water penguin had a slight look of anger, but he waddled to a chair and sat down. Shinji started to set the plates when the sudden sound of the doorbell interrupted him
"Shinji, Rei is here!"
AN: haha! Another chapter, sorry it took me a while but ive been distracted, tell me, is Shinji reacting correctly to the angel? Is the story ok? Any OCCness? Please review!