Shinji Steel 23
Disclaimer; I do not own Neon Genesis Evangelion or Max Steel. Wish I did, though.
(NERV HQ; Gendo's office)
As he looks over the file on his desk, Gendo looks up at Akagi and, with an impassive face, addresses her.
"You know what to do, Doctor?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good. See that it is fully done and the company thoroughly humiliated." His eyes taking a glint that she can see behind the lenses of his glasses, he then adds, "I will not have some upstart, that doesn't even remotely have a chance of defeating the Angels, divert funds from NERV's coffers."
"I understand, sir." With that, Akagi exits the office. Glad, for once, to be away from him. Ever since Shinji's arrival, his mood's been getting progressively worse by the day.
Day in, day out, he'd be griping that his all-important Scenario was endangered by the Third Child's unwillingness to break. Under any circumstances. On top of that, his attempt to 'persuade' Max Steel Jr. to leave Tokyo-3 and meddle no further in NERV's affairs was a dismal failure.
The presence of Max Steel Jr's supposed enemies Devilwoman, Electrix and Vitriol was no help at all. In fact, if anything, it was almost as if they'd been rooting for the interloper in their own ways. For now, he could at least count on Psycho and Birdman.
The morale boosting sports expo? Everyone's morale but his was boosted. All in all, Gendo's morale and mood are getting to the lowest point possible. Namely where he's tempted to get into Evangelion Unit-01 and replicate what had happened to Yui. Or at least try to.
For some reason, Akagi can't help but smile broadly at Shinji's inner strength. Of course, his strength comes from different sources. A family consisting of three people, one of which she'd had the joy of meeting. The love of a girl he'd met the previous year, with pre-plans to marry said girl when they both get older. A guardian named Misato Katsuragi, whom even with her faults, proved to be a semi-good influence on the boy. But yet, she can't help but feel a twinge of something she can't name off-hand.
"I'm thinking too much on this. I better let Misato know about the demonstration being tomorrow. I'm sure Shinji would be glad to see a change in Misato for tomorrow."
(Tokyo-3 High School; lunchtime)
As Shinji picks up a piece of food with his chopsticks, Ritsuko does the same with hers. Extending their chopsticks to each other, they both smile at the 'intimate' act they're performing with each other. Eagerly opening their mouths, they put the food into each other's mouth before closing their lips around the chopsticks. Shinji's cooking, Ritsuko finds blissful. The food from Ritsuko, however…
"Hmm, pretty good, Rits. Where'd your Mom's friend learn to cook?"
"He's actually self-taught. Though his first time cooking didn't exactly go well."
"Oh? What happened?"
"Apparently he set fire to the kitchen he was cooking in." Shinji can't help but laugh uproariously while Rits giggles. "I know! That was my reaction too!"
As the two calm their laughing down, they continue to feed each other. While in the background, a smiling Hikari and Touji watch them both. Kensuke, with his ever present camcorder, recording them both.
"I know I'm a war nut, but this I gotta get!"
"How many times are you going to say that, 'Suke? You've said that about ten times already since lunch started five minutes ago!"
"So? Can't you imagine it, Touji? The school's hottest young couple even though they're new in town!"
"Even so, Aida, you shouldn't be so crude as to record them. Them walking arm in arm's one thing. But you're crossing the line!"
"Am I?"
"Yes, Aida, you are." At the sound of Rei's voice, Kensuke jumps in shock as the albino girl turns to Hikari. "Class Representative Horaki."
"Yes, Ayanami?"
"Coach Hunotagu asked me to remind you that the girls have track and the boys have pool on Monday."
"Thank you, Ayanami. I'll make a note of it."
"Very good, Class Representative. Good day."
"You too." Before Rei can leave, Touji's voice cuts in.
"Hey, Ayanami, you hungry? Horaki made teriyaki eel and chicken dumplings. They're damned good!"
"Suzuhara!" Hikari's yell is accented by a blush. Yes, he'd cursed mildly, yet complimented her cooking at the same time.
"I am not hungry, Suzuhara. Even more, I am not fond of eating meat. My apologies to you, Class Representative Horaki. I mean no offense to you."
"I'm not offended Ayanami. Wait. I think I've got something vegetarian here." Digging down into her satchel, Hikari sticks her tongue out the right side of her mouth as she murmurs, "Where'd I put that seaweed/cucumber salad at? I know I put… ah-hah! Here we are!"
Bringing out a clear-plastic container, Hikari smiles and says, "I'd been thinking about offering you food to eat lately, but never really got around to learning about your likes or dislikes." Smiling still, she looks over at Touji and says, "Thanks for doing the ground work, Suzuhara."
"Um, you're welcome, Class Rep." Giving Rei a grin, he adds, "Boney appetitty, Ayanami." Hikari can't help but giggle at Touji's wording. "Huh? I say something funny, Class Rep?"
"Only by accident, Suzuhara. It's Bon Appétit."
"Ah. My bad. I'm so damned stu…"
"Don't you finish that, Suzuhara. Don't you dare." Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she adds, "There are two kinds of smarts, Suzuhara. Book smarts and life smarts. You're the latter. So don't ever say that you're stupid. Okay?"
"Um, okay." Unbeknownst to Hikari or Touji, they're being observed by the school's resident transplant couple.
"You see what I see, Rits?"
"Oh yeah. But let's discuss that in a more private setting. Namely during our picnic."
"Works for me."
From there, the rest of their half-meal is eaten in silence. Both feeding the other. The rest of the school day is relatively silent, aside from an incident involving Kotuna at the end of the school day. Said incident stemming from the fact Shinji had evaded his attack because of Ritsuko's timely warning. It all begins when…
"Hey, Ikari!" Shinji turns around at the voice behind him in time to avoid a kick to his midsection. Kotuna's seething with rage as he yells out, "Stay still so I can kick your ass!" Kicking at Shinji once more, Kotuna snarls out, "You're supposed to let me kick your ass, loser!"
"By what reckoning, Kotuna?"
"The fact I'm smarter than you, for one thing."
"If you're so smart, then why are you acting like a dumbass?"
"I'll show you a dumbass!" Throwing another punch at Shinji, Kotuna growls when the latter dodges again. "Stay still!"
"What reason could you have for attacking me?"
"That little stunt you pulled when your 'girlfriend' warned you when she was supposed to keep her mouth shut!"
"Oh, you mean the 'Horizontal Immelman Turn' in a tight radius? That was a nice one. Not to mention my first time doing it. As for Rits' voice, I like hearing it. Along with any warning she can give me." Kotuna's dropped jaw gets a chuckle from Shinji before Kotuna snarls out.
"I don't care what you call it! I could care less that you like to hear her voice! I shall be avenged!"
"Now you're not making any sense at all, Screwy."
"You humiliated me in front of Shatosa Satosanu!"
"That's what that's all about? A girl?"
"Not just any girl, Ikari! She was the Goddess of Tokyo-3 High before you and Takamiya came here and started flaunting your relationship freely! Now she'll never notice me!" With that, he charges at Shinji again. Causing Shinji to groan out.
"Oh, for the love of Mike!"
Thrusting his right fist forward, he makes impact with Kotuna's face. Sending the young man down to the ground backwards. Conscious and landing onto the floor into a heap. Much to Shinji's incredulous surprise, Kotuna starts getting back up.
"If you value what's left of your dignity, stay down, Kotuna! I don't want to humiliate you any more than I already have!"
"You're not going to humiliate me! I'm going to humiliate you!"
"Persistent little snot." Kat's comment gets a slight nod from Shinji before she goes on. "I'll give him that much."
Little does Shinji realize that Ritsuko saw the slight nod and is now thinking even more about when Psycho got to the school and she saw Max Steel Jr's nod. Combining with the slight nods she'd seen Shinji make in the past.
'Where'd I see… no. No way! Could it be? No. No. That'd be too strange!' Her eyes intent on watching, she then sees Coaches Haganika and Hunotagu making their way to the scene of the fracas. 'Please, hurry! I don't want Shinji to hurt Kotuna as much as Shinji doesn't want to!'
"Alright! Break it up!" His voice barking out, Coach Haganika goes on. "Kotuna! Ikari! Stand down now!" Kotuna snorts before retorting.
"Not until I knock his ass out, Coach!"
With that, he charges at Shinji. Only for Shinji to launch into a left roundhouse kick that impacts with his chest. Knocking the wind out of his lungs. Collapsing into a heap once more, Kotuna hacks as he tries to get back up. Only to fall back unconscious. As Shinji inhales and exhales to dispel the adrenaline, he feels a pair of hands gingerly go onto his shoulders. A very familiar pair of hands.
"You okay, Shinji?"
"No, Rits. I'm not. I've just…"
"Stopped a tense situation before it escalated even more." Coach Hunotagu's words get an agreeing nod from Coach Haganika as she goes on. "If anything, it's Kotuna's fault he's in that state right now. He could've just either stayed down or backed off once he learned you can protect yourself."
"She's right, Shinji." Ritsuko's voice is soothing to him as she goes on. "You were just protecting yourself. Kotuna's at fault. Not you."
"But, still, I feel like…"
"A common bully?" At Shinji's nod, Coach Haganika sighs in commiseration. "I understand, Ikari. But you do have the right to defend yourself. You're not at fault here." Looking over toward Ritsuko as she has her hands on his shoulders, he softly smiles.
"Takamiya, take him elsewhere so he can calm down. But I do need to speak with his parent or guardian. Whichever one is more convenient on Monday. In the staff office. I imagine Principal Otusano would like to discuss it as well."
"Yes, Coach." Gently tugging on him, she murmurs, "Come on, Shinji." As Shinji allows Ritsuko to move him along, he hears her whispering, "It's okay, baby. It's okay." Upon feeling his hands making contact with hers and gently squeezing them, she smiles.
"You okay now, honey?"
"I will be."
"Good. Now let's go do our picnic so we can put things in the right perspective."
"Okay."
With that, Ritsuko takes her hands off of his shoulders before nestling into his side. With Shinji softly wrapping his right arm around her torso. His hand just under her breast. In turn, Ritsuko wraps an arm around his trunk and leans up to peck him on his right cheek. Deep in her mind, she feels she's close to a decision. But first, she'd like to get Shinji's opinion on it. Albeit the purpose edited. Along with whom.
Fifteen minutes later, after having stopped at their lockers to get the rest of the food for their picnic, Shinji leads Ritsuko to the spot Misato had taken him after his arrival in Tokyo-3. To say Ritsuko was awed by the spot's beauty would be a severe understatement.
"What do you think, Rits?"
"I love it, Shin." Unable to resist the urge, she goes with it. "I can see my house from here!" Shinji can't help but erupt in laughter at his girlfriend's antics. Happy to hear his laughter, she grins and says, "Now you try, sweetie."
"Okay, honey." Looking out over Tokyo-3, he smiles widely and yells out, "I can see my apartment building from here!"
Ritsuko can't help but laugh at her boyfriend's antics. Still laughing, she wraps him into her arms from behind, smothering her laughter into his back. As she laughs, she unbuttons his school uniform shirt by two buttons and slips her hands in to feel his chest underneath his undershirt. In turn, she feels Shinji's arms go to behind him and his hands going for her crotch.
As his fingers probe her opening over her panties, Ritsuko can't help but giggle dirtily.
"Hmm, someone's feeling better now, I see." Gently taking her hands out of his shirt, she reaches down to his trousers and undoes his belt. "But 'Nurse Takamiya' needs to do a full 'checkup' on you to be sure, Mr Ikari." Even though he knows Ritsuko's not wearing a Nurse's outfit, he can't help but go along with it.
"Okay, 'Nurse Takamiya'. What do I do first?"
"Turn around for starters." As Shinji does so, she feels his fingers leaving her crotch and hears him sigh. "No need to worry, Mr Ikari. 'Nurse Takamiya' doesn't mind her crotch being groped. But it's much better when 'Nurse Takamiya' is facing her patient."
"As you say, 'Nurse Takamiya'." Turning around, he grins as he eyes her uniform top. "Need any help with your outfit, 'Nurse Takamiya'? It looks rather uncomfortable."
"It is, Mr Ikari. Could you please?"
"But of course." Gingerly undoing her uniform top, he smiles softly at the sight of her bra as it shows through the opening. Along with a frontal clasp. "Oh my, 'Nurse Takamiya'. I think I've gone too far in my desire to help you."
"Oh my, so it seems. It's quite okay, though, Mr Ikari. But, I'll tell you what. Why don't we finish undressing each other so I can 'examine' you and you can 'examine' me?"
"Alright." Finishing undoing her top and removing her bra, he gently takes hold of her breasts, murmuring, "I'm not really good with breast exams, but I'm guessing you're in good shape so far."
"Oh, that's a relief! I've read the statistics when it comes to breast cancer and I'm alarmed."
"For good reason." Gently rubbing her right nipple, he nods and says, "Maybe I should look into Medicine as a major in college. We can work together."
"I'd like that, Mr Ikari." Gently running down his zipper and snaking her hand inside, she murmurs, "But, for now, it's time for 'Nurse Takamiya' to 'examine' you in depth for a bit."
"Sure. Go ahead."
The feeling of his girlfriend stroking his member has him going hard. Causing him to break character by kissing her. The kiss, in turn, breaks Ritsuko out of character before she goes to her knees to take his member into her mouth. As she bobs back and forth, Shinji gently rubs the outer edges of her ears. Causing her to giggle.
"Oh, Rits." Next thing he knows, Ritsuko takes her mouth off of his member and looks up at him.
"We need to fuck. Now!"
Shinji gives her a nod before he sinks down to his knees before her. Ritsuko skins her panties off, hikes up her skirt and splays her legs open for him. At that, Shinji sinks into her welcoming folds and kisses her before starting to pump. As Shinji pumps into her, Ritsuko wraps her arms and legs around him. Even though knowing the BCI's within her, she can't help but picture herself pregnant with Shinji's babies. Along with deeply enjoying their practice sessions.
Within five minutes, she feels a spurting sensation from Shinji's member, triggering her orgasm.
"SHINJI!"
As she feels his essence flowing into her, she kisses him full on the mouth. With full tongue action. As his pumping tapers off, Shinji gazes down at his beloved's brown eyes with his blue before smiling against her lips. Upon feeling Ritsuko smiling back at him, he separates from her lips and moves his mouth down to her breasts. Taking her right nipple into his mouth while massaging her left breast.
With Ritsuko gingerly running her fingers through his hair, Shinji switches over to her other nipple while massaging her right breast. Once both nipples had been tended to, Shinji lifts himself back up over Ritsuko's face before pressing his lips to hers. Their tongues extending to each other to dance while their carnal dance begins anew.
Two hours later, Shinji and Ritsuko are both nude still when they begin their picnic. Sharing the remainder of their boxed lunches while nude proves to be so erotic for them, they can't help themselves. As Shinji starts pumping into her again, Ritsuko can't help but giggle.
"Some picnic this is turning out to be!" Shinji gives her a nod of agreement before lip-locking with her. Just as the lip-lock ends three minutes later, Ritsuko feels the familiar sensation of Shinji's essence flowing into her. "OH SHINJI!"
"RITSUKO!" As their passion ebbs, Shinji smiles softly at Ritsuko. Brushing her cheek softly, he asks, "You want to get married?" The question has the most unexpected side effect. Tears of happiness and a wide smile appear on Ritsuko's face before she giggles.
"Looking forward, are we?"
"Well, can you really blame me?"
"Nope." Gently pecking his lips, she murmurs, "Yes. But when we turn twenty so you can knock me up on our honeymoon."
"Sounds like a plan, Rits." Ritsuko can't help but giggle and squeal in joy before Shinji locks lips with her. As the two kiss, Shinji can't help but feel like the luckiest guy in the world. When the kiss ends, he murmurs, "I love you, Ritsuko Takamiya." With tears of joy falling from her eyes still, Ritsuko gives her reply.
"I love you too, Shinji Ikari."
Thirty minutes later, after both had gotten dressed to avoid having more sex, they begin their picnic. Again. As the two eat, they both chortle over the day's events. One of them in particular.
"So, Touji and Hikari." Giving Shinji a smirk, she whispers, "You want to play 'matchmaker' with them?"
"Yeah. But only indirectly. She's got a crush on him, no doubt. He, on the other hand, is so oblivious, it'd probably take her standing before him naked. Holding a sign reading, 'I want you, Touji Suzuhara!'. If that doesn't get his attention, I don't know what will."
"Oh yeah. That's certainly blunt and to the point. Perhaps a little too blunt, though." They both chortle, knowing that Shinji isn't too far off when it comes to Touji being oblivious. "How about a day together for the four of us? Provided, of course, no Angels attack any time in the near future."
"Yeah. That sounds good." Grimacing lightly, Shinji mutters, "What day would be suitable, though?"
"Good question." Seeing Shinji's nod, she then approaches a topic they'd danced around long enough as it is. Kotuna's attack against Shinji. "Shinji, you shouldn't feel bad about Kotuna being a dumbass. You told him in no uncertain terms to stay down. If only to preserve what dignity he had left over."
"I know. But, still, I gave him such a beating, I can't help but feel like a common bully."
"I know. Remember when Suzuhara tried hitting you, yet you wouldn't let him? When he persisted, you slugged him in his stomach?"
"Yeah. He did the same thing Kotuna did, but not for… the same reason. Kotuna attacked me because he saw me as a threat. I only fought back to show him I'm not going to take it. Much like with Touji. Only Touji's sister was supposedly in danger."
"You doubt him?"
"No. I don't doubt him. But without evidence otherwise, the report's highly dubious." Smiling softly, he then adds, "Now I know why some statements should or should not be taken at face value. Unless verified, they're either inaccurate or false. Touji doesn't strike me as the kind to be inaccurate or false. He truly believed his sister was in danger."
"So, in a nutshell, he took it at face value and sought to protect his younger sister from harm."
"Exacto." As Ritsuko giggles at his reply, Shinji smiles back before sighing. "Rits, I've something to tell you."
"Sure."
"The night after we met, I was unsure of myself."
"How do you mean, Shinji?"
"I wasn't sure what you saw in me. I mean, sure I'm not a spineless wimp. But I was plain and ordinary. Still am. While you're gorgeous enough to be a model."
"Oh, Shinji." Gently placing her right hand against his left cheek, she gently strokes it, saying, "I know how you feel, Shinji."
"Huh?"
"The day we met on the beach, I was insecure about my looks. I was so bad about it, I'd told myself every day no boy would find me attractive." Giving him a smile, she murmurs, "But when I was on the beach and heard a lady call out to me, I saw the cutest boy standing beside an attractive woman in a red bikini." Shinji just can't resist the setup he'd been presented with.
"The boy was wearing a red bikini? Must have had issues." Ritsuko can't help but laugh in hilarity as she pounces onto Shinji. Causing him to lie flat on his back. Giving her a wry grin, he asks, "Was it something I said?"
"Oh, Shinji." Leaning down to kiss him, she does so. As the two kiss, she feels Shinji smiling softly. Unable to resist smiling herself, she smiles against his lips until the kiss ends. "Never change, Shinji."
"I won't." He then can't help but see a question in her eyes. "What's on your mind, Rits?"
"How… never mind. I don't think I want to know." At Shinji's quiet snickers, Ritsuko softly asks, "How would you feel if I took some self-defense lessons so I can protect myself and those that can't protect themselves?"
"I wouldn't be against it. But, don't you already know some techniques?"
"It's just one punch I know. That I'm saving for anyone that marginalizes you by treating you like dirt beneath their shoes. Even you if I have to. Unless, of course, you have a little more self-confidence since that night."
"I do. No more self-deprecation for me."
"Good. Now give your 'fiancée' some sugar."
Their kiss lasts for five minutes before they end it. Shinji walking Rits home to ensure she'll get home safely. When they get there, Ritsuko smiles softly at Shinji before kissing him passionately. Fully aware that a pair of eyes and a pair of optical sensors are watching them both intently. When the kiss ends, she sighs softly.
"I'm sorry, Shinji, but I'm afraid my weekend's going to be kind of crowded. I don't think we'll have time to get together. Picnic on Monday after school to make up? Same place as today?"
"Sure." Giving her one more kiss, he murmurs, "Have a good weekend Rits. I'll see you Monday."
"I will. Right back at you."
Stepping away from Shinji, she puts the same sway into her hips as earlier that day as she walks away from him. Making sure to look over her left shoulder, wink and blow him a kiss. With him smiling and blowing her a kiss as well. Giggling affectionately, she opens the front door and steps in. Making sure to draw out closing the door so Shinji can see her eyes before the door closes.
"Have a nice day at school, Ritsy?" Deidre's question gets a nod from Ritsuko before the former goes on. "By the way, what's this I hear about Shinji clobbering a guy that attacked him?"
"Just that, Mom. Tusano Kotuna tried attacking Shinji on the track today. I warned Shinji and Shinji dodged the attack. Causing Kotuna to do a face plant onto the track."
"Ouch." Psycho's comment gets Ritsuko's attention before he goes on. "I may be a cyborg, but that had to hurt."
"It did, Psycho. After school, Kotuna tried again. Only for Shinji to kick his ass. Even though he gave that dumbass the opportunity to preserve his dignity by staying down, Kotuna just wouldn't have it."
"This Kotuna guy sounds a lot like 'Commander Dumbass' come to think about it."
"You don't even know the half of it, Psycho." Sighing, she adds, "I'm going to shower and turn in. It seems I've got a busy weekend ahead of me."
"Okay, Ritsy." Smiling softly, Deidre adds, "But you should've been home hours ago. What happened to you guys?" At Ritsuko's pink face, Deidre can't help but chortle lightly. Neither can Psycho. With Ritsuko speaking up.
"Shinji and I had a very romantic picnic after school. That's all." With that, Ritsuko goes upstairs.