Important note
This chapter was written long before the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto
It was inspired by a Zoids New Century episode
"How stupid" muttered Asuka to herself. It was late and she still had to finish this damn homework. Why the hell did she have to do this? She had a college degree, so why bother with this stupid high school garbage? Just for appearance's sake?
An Instant messenger window popped up on her screen.
It read: Who is the greatest robot pilot in the world?:
Asuka didn't recognize the user name, probably one of those cowards who left notes in her locker. She'd have to complain to Misato tomorrow and have Section 2 talk to this idiot but for now, she'd play along.
"That's easy," Asuka said to herself as she typed the reply :Me:
: You?: came the reply
: Of course me, who else?: Asuka typed back angrily, maybe it was one of the Idiot's or Pervert's fangirls trying to irritate her
: I'm coming for you.:
"What?" Asuka said aloud. But before she could type a reply a grave voice came over her computer speakers.
"I'm coming for you, and I'm gonna chop you into pieces" followed by a cruel, wicked laugh.
Asuka shut the computer off in a fury. She was shaking, who the hell did that person think they were?
She was the Great Asuka Soryu, no one messed with her like that! In the morning that person is going to be very sorry.
"Sounds like someone just being stupid," said Misato after breakfast the next morning
"But you are going to do something right?" asked Asuka
"Of course" assured Misato "Threatening an EVA pilot, even just as a joke, is not something NERV will tolerate."
"Good," said Asuka
Shinji was clearing the dishes "Why would someone want to threaten you, Asuka?" he asked.
"Isn't it obvious? They're jealous of my skills and beauty" replied Asuka "I'll bet it was a friend of those blonde bimbos"
"Now Asuka," said Misato "Those girls are pilots just like you"
"Hmprh" muttered Asuka "There are no pilots like me."
"I can't see Erica or Myna threatening anybody," said Shinji
Asuka flared up at once "You like them just because they hang all over you and the Pervert."
"Oh?" asked Misato, she hadn't heard about this. The observation team probably thought it too trivial to mention
"That's right," said Asuka "That bimbo Erica is all over Shinji, even worse than you, Misato."
"So Shinji's building himself a little harem huh?" Teased Misato leaning towards the young man. "First Rei, now Erica, so where do I fit in? After all don't you know in those harem shows the boy always ends up with the first girl he meets?"
"No way" whispered Shinji.
"WHAT?" Misato demanded, "Are you saying I'm not good enough?."
Misato glared at the young man.
"I-It's not like that Misato" replied Shinji,
"Geez will you just sleep with him already and get it over with" moaned Asuka
"ASUKA!" shouted Shinji "You're not helping!"
"Come on Shinji, let's go to bed," said Misato seductively "Rei won't mind she might like to watch"
Shinji welcomed the sound of the door chime. He hurried to answer it and, as expected found Draven and Rei waiting for him.
"I'm leaving!" he shouted grabbing his school bag from its place next to the door
"What the rush?" asked Draven
"Just go" insisted Shinji as he hurried out the door.
"Aw," whined Misato as she finished her morning beer
"Well?" asked Asuka,
"Don't worry Asuka, I'll have Section 2 look into it. Though they may want to check your computer" assured Misato
"Fine as long as they don't go messing with my private files!" said Asuka
"Private files huh? Got some love letters or maybe a porn stash?" asked Misato smirking
"Hmrph" was Asuka's only response as she grabbed her school bag and left to meet Hikari.
"Those two are so much fun," Misato said to herself as Asuka left
Asuka and Hikari walked hurriedly to school. Hikari was having trouble keeping up with her friend
"Someone threatened you?" gasped Hikari as the two made their way to school
"Just some loser." said Asuka "probably some fangirl of the idiots trying to make themselves look good by scaring me away."
"Aren't you scared?" asked Hikari.
"Hell no! I'm an EVA pilot dammit, no loser is going to frighten me!" declared Asuka
"But should you be walking out in the open?"
"Hikari, you may not realize this but right now we're surrounded by Section 2, NERV's pilot protection branch. " explained Asuka "No one is going to mess with us."
At that moment her NERV issue cell phone rang. Asuka examined the number but didn't recognize it,
"Hello?" she answered
"One, Two, I'm coming for you" the caller sang mockingly
"WHO IS THIS?" demanded Asuka
"I'm coming for you" repeated the voice, then there was silence.
"Asuka..." asked Hikari "what's wrong?'
The German girl didn't answer but instead increased her pace to school
TOKYO-3 HIGHSCHOOL
"So that's what happened," said Draven after Shinji had related the events of that morning
"Someone threatened the Devil?" remarked Toji "Not a very smart idea."
"Messing with NERV is never a smart idea," said Kensuke eagerly "I'll bet Section 2 is going to hunt them down and neutralize them"
"Be more humane than letting Asuka get a hold of them" said Draven.
"You should be nicer to Asuka" a female voice called
"Hey Class Rep" waved Toji
Hikari had arrived. Asuka had said nothing to her teammates but sat down at her desk.
"What happened Hikari?" asked Shinji
"She got a phone call, it only lasted a few seconds but she was really upset by it" explained Hikari.
"Geez this guy is trying hard to scare her," said Kensuke.
Draven exchanged looks with Shinji "We'd better call Misato. She'd want to know about this"
NERV HQ
"Right, I got it, thanks Draven," said Misato before hanging up the phone
"Problems at home?" asked Ritsuko
"It's Asuka, someone threatened her online last night." explained Misato "Seems she got a phone call this morning which upset her even more."
"Someone's in trouble," said Ritsuko "Commander Ikari has no mercy for anyone who threatens the life of an EVA pilot."
"He'll be lucky if I don't my hands on him," said Misato angrily. No one threatened her family. "I'll need Section 2 to check her computer and phone records. We'll get this guy."
"Are we sure it's a guy?" asked Ritsuko "Maybe it's a girl in her class that's jealous or is trying to chase her away so she can have a shot at one of the boys."
"From what I hear Dr. Meiru's daughters are already trying to stake a claim on them. If it is someone who wants the guys. Asuka wouldn't be their first target." said Misato "We'll know more when Section 2 finishes its investigation
TOKYO-3 HIGHSCHOOL
Lunch Time
Seated in a group were Hikari, and Asuka. Shinji, Rei, Erica, Kensuke, Toji, Draven and Myna.
Erica was trying to get Shinji to eat some food she had prepared. While Rei looked on with a venomous stare. Myna was clinging to Draven's arm trying to get him to eat some of her food
Asuka glared at the two blondes.
"Come on Draven it's good," said Myna sweetly
"Open wide Shinji" begged Erica.
"You guys have all the luck" moaned Kensuke "You have girls all over you and better yet you're robot pilots."
"Oh?" asked Myna "Did you want to pilot too?"
"I'd do anything for the chance," Kensuke said eagerly. "It would be great."
Myna let go of Draven's arm and leaned close to Kensuke looking into his eyes, studying him.
"Hmm very interesting," she said quietly
Kensuke's face was flush red, he wasn't very good with girls.
"So why do you think this guy's bothering you Asuka?" asked Shinji
"How the hell should I know?" snapped Asuka
"Perhaps Pilot Soryu offended him in some way" suggested Rei
"You say you answered some questions online?" asked Erica
"I got asked who the greatest robot pilot in the world is," said Asuka gruffly. " The answer is obviously me of course "
The were a few snickers but Asuka couldn't tell from who.
"Sounds like the Chainsaw Man," said Myna, still trying to force Draven to eat
"Myna, don't be..." Myan took advantage of Dravens's open mouth to shove some food in effectively cutting off his words.
"Chainsaw man?" asked Kensuke
"It's an urban legend among robot pilots" explained Myna "Mum used to talk about it."
"Some say he's the first Menage Zero," said Erica
"What's a...?" Shinji said before Erica was able to feed him, rather forcefully, a dumpling she had made. Rei watched scathingly as Shinji swallowed it.
"A Menage Zero is a code for a rogue robot pilot" explained Draven his face stony "The story goes, while trying to perfect the pilot to robot interface one government went too far, causing their pilot to go insane. He developed a hatred for other pilots. So now he hunts them down and either attack them on the street with a chainsaw or with his robot that has chainsaws on its forearms."
"Sounds like a bad horror movie" commented Toji
"Probably where the story came from," said Draven "I've never met anyone that actually knew a victim of the Chainsaw Man, always a friend of a friend or something like that. They say he starts hunting his victims after he asks "who's is greatest robot pilot in the world. He'll then call with a taunt, I can't remember how it goes"
"It's like 'One Two going to get you... or something to that effect" said Erica, trying to push another dumpling in Shinji's mouth. "Supposedly when he gets to nine, ten he attacks"
Asuka didn't answer, she hadn't told anyone what was said in that phone call. Her phone ran again causing all present to jump and every head turned to her. Asuka looked at it, another number she didn't recognize.
"Hello?" asked Asuka
"Three, Four better lock the door" a nasty voice sang
"WHO IS THIS?" demanded Asuka
A wicked laugh came over the phone.
Draven took the phone from Asuka's shaking hand
"WHO IS THIS?" demanded Draven angrily.
"Oh? Where's the red-headed bitch?" the voice asked lightly
"Never mind her, deal with me." snarled Draven
"I don't want you Danner Boy. Why don't you go back to being fed by that hot blonde girl and forget about the red bitch?"
The man's words hit Draven like a fist.
"Watch your mouth freak" he spat
"Danner Boy. If you value your life, stay away from Soryu." Then the line went dead.
He stood holding the phone, his mind whirling. The guy had somehow been watching him, stranger still he had called Draven "Danner Boy". Who the hell was this guy?
"Draven" a voice called.
He turned, only to receive the most vicious slap from Asuka he had ever gotten. Her blow sent him stumbling. Asuka looked madder than he had ever seen her before
"Who the hell do you think you are?" she demanded
"Asuka" he started
"Do you think I need your help? That I can't handle this myself?" Asuka shouted
"That's not..." Draven started
"I'M ASUKA LANGLEY SORYU! THERE IS NOTHING I CAN'T HANDLE!" shouted Asuka before storming off.
When the angry girl had left Myna came running over
"Draven are you OK?"
"Call Misato," Draven said to Shinji, "This guy's more dangerous than we thought."
NERV HQ
Misato put the phone down, her blood was reaching a slow boil.
"Everything OK?" asked Dr Meiru with who Misato was having a quiet lunch.
"It's Asuka," explained Misato "Someone's been threatening her. He started online last night now it seems he's calling her cell. How he got that number is beyond me."
Misato sat back in her chair, lost in thought
"What can you tell me about the Chainsaw Man?" asked Misato
A small laugh escaped from the busty scientist "That old story? I used to tell it to my daughters for chills"
"From what Shinji said they think this guy is imitating that story"
"Well that should narrow down your field of suspects shouldn't it then?" asked Dr Meiru " Very few people would know that story, whoever is doing this must have had some contact with robot pilots"
"You make it sound like robot pilots are their own little community," said Misato exasperated
"In a sense they are," said Dr Meiru "Outside of Tokyo-3 and NERV the names of these pilots are a secret. Most pilot's friends are in the field or a related field. My daughters have few friends their own age and none of them know about their jobs. Draven, as far as I know, didn't have any real friends his age till he got here."
"So why would someone associated with robot pilots torment Asuka?" Misato asked herself.
She leaned back in her chair thinking deeply.
Misato didn't earn her rank with her beauty, her brain was as good as her looks.
Bolting upright she dialed NERV Intelligence Branch
"I need the names of all new arrivals to this city from Germany, ASAP!"
It was evening when Shinji arrived home. He had brought Draven and Rei with him. Asuka was already in her room lying on her bed. Who the hell did that pervert think he was taking her phone like that? She didn't need his help. If only Kaji were around he would protect her. Her phone had rung two more times since that afternoon more unknown numbers. Asuka had ignored both of them. She suspected if the one calling her was playing out this ridiculous Chainsaw Man story it was likely the next two taunts.
Her phone buzzed with a text message. Asuka glanced at the phone only to snatch it up eagerly. It was Kaji's number! The text read: Heard about your problems. Have a pleasant distraction set up at your school away from prying eyes.:
Asuka jumped to her feet to text back: Kaji! I'll be there soon:
Finally, the day was getting better. A pleasant distraction. did this mean she had finally gotten to Kaji to realize how much of an adult she truly was? Excitedly she changed into a fancier if not completely age-appropriate dress.
"Where are you going? Asked Shinji when Asuka emerged from her room
"Out," said Asuka firmly
"No you aren't," said Draven blocking the door "Misato's orders, we're to stay here until she gets home"
"Get the hell out of my way Pervert!" Asuka said angrily "Kaji's waiting for me at the school!"
"No" replied Draven simply
"I said move!" insisted Asuka s she tried to push past Draven. He grabbed her arms
"And I said no" replied Draven firmly
His grip was stronger than Asuka had realized, she couldn't get her arms free as much as she struggled. Asuka finally brought her foot down on top of Draven's. The young man recoiled in pain, letting go of Asuka's arm. With her arm free Asuka swung her fist striking him hard. He went tumbling to the ground. Free of restraint Asuka rushed past him and vanished into the hallway before Rei or Shinji could react.
Draven struggled to his feet "Asuka!" he shouted and moved to follow her. A firm hand on his shoulder stopped him.
"Wait," Rei said holding onto her friend "If she wishes to run off like a fool, then allow her."
There was an anger in her voice neither boy had heard before "Section 2 will not let her be harmed"
"But, Misato said" started Shinji
"We attempted to follow orders," said Rei "If Pilot Soryu wishes to disobey that will be on her head."
"I don't like it Rei." replied Draven "Some random meeting at the school? Not something I can imagine Kaji setting up"
"It is still her choice to run to him," said Rei "We can only wait for Captain Katsuragi to return."
The sun had set when Asuka arrived at the school. How dare those idiots try to stop her. Kaji was the only real man in her life how dare they try and keep her from him? Asuka found the door to the building unlocked, the lights however were still on. She had to avoid running into the cleaning crew.
"Kaji?" she called quietly, but her voice echoed through the empty hallway.
The school was very empty, she wished Kaji had told her where exactly he was. Her phone rang, Kaji's number again, and she eagerly answered it.
"Kaji," she said happily "where are you?"
The voice replied chilling her blood. It wasn't Kaji's cool voice but the nasty one she had heard earlier that day "Nine Ten, never sleep again... well one last sleep"
Asuka trembled at the horrible mocking song. Then a louder noise reached her ears, a loud terrifying noise coming from behind her. Like some old horror movie, Asuka turned and saw the source of the noise, an old-fashioned chainsaw in the hands of a very large man, wearing a hideous mask
The mask covered his eyes and nose but left his mouth revealed so she could see the wicked, psychotic grin.
"Guess what bitch? Times up" he said evilly.
Asuka's phone slipped from her hand and shattered on the floor.
MISATO'S APARTMENT
Rei had placed ice on Draven's face where Asuka had hit him.
"She's gone nuts' said Shinji. He couldn't believe Asuka would react so violently. Sure she slapped Draven from time to time and Shinji felt some of those slaps were well-earned. An outright punch to the face, that was new.
"She's scared," said Draven "Probably feels Kaji can protect her."
At that moment Misato entered the apartment but she wasn't alone.
"I told you Kaji," she said as they walked in "I don't need an escort!"
"But it's my job to protect beautiful women," said Kaji grinning.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Draven said loudly "Where's Asuka?"
Kaji shrugged his shoulders "I don't know, haven't seen her all day."
"But you sent her a message to meet her at the school," said Shinji
"I might have if I hadn't lost my phone the other day" admitted Kaji
"I ordered all of you to stay here," said Misato sternly
"She got a message she said was from Kaji, then ran out of here" explained Shinji
"We attempted to restrain her but she became violent," said Rei
Draven was frozen, seeing Kaji there instead of with Asuka...that must mean. He grabbed his school bag, and after removing a silver object from it he pushed past Kaji and out the door, running as fast as his legs would carry him.
"Where are you going?" demanded Misato
"I believe he is going to assist Pilot Soryu," said Rei
"Damn it," said Misato
She saw Shinji emerge from his room also holding a silver object, he ran into the hallway after his friend
"Shinji, get back here!" shouted Misato
"If you excuse me, Captain," said Rei quietly.
"And where are you going?" asked Misato hotly
"I believe the term is 'to save the day' " replied Rei as she dashed after the two boys.
TOKYO-3 HIGH SCHOOL
Asuka looked out through the window of the classroom door. She couldn't hear the chainsaw's roar anymore. She had ducked into an empty classroom after running from the psychopath. Asuka had hoped to hide in the darkness and wait for a chance to run for the exit. She hated hiding but what else could she do? Without her EVA she had no AT field, without that or a weapon she couldn't fight. She knew some martial arts, enough for her protection. She could probably even take a guy as large as this man but that chainsaw was a problem.
The hallway was eerily quiet which unnerved her more than anything. She should hear some faint sound of the man's weapon. No sound meant he turned it off, which meant he could be anywhere.
Asuka looked out the window again, the hallway was silent and still. She had to move, if she just sat in the dark waiting, he was sure to find her eventually. Quietly she opened the door, seeing the hallway was still empty she shut the door and bolted for the stairwell. She had almost reached when a chainsaw roared to life to her immediate left. To Asuka's credit, her EVA training had given her some amazing reflexes. She threw herself right but it still wasn't quite enough the chainsaw glanced at her arm. Even that light touch was enough to open a nasty gash on her arm. Asuka landed hard on the floor, blood flowing from her open wound. She screamed in pain as the hideous man laughed evilly
He was on her in seconds holding his weapon in one hand he closed the other around Asuka's throat.
The German girl was lifted easily off the floor and slammed back first against the wall.
Asuka winced in pain, the psychopath's grip was like steel, and she couldn't get free.
"Such a pretty thing you are" he taunted "In that dress, you look like a whore. Perhaps I'll cut your head off then have some fun with the rest of you."
With one hand he threw Asuka down the hallway, and she skidded on the polished floor.
"W-w-why" she managed to croak out
The man advanced on the fallen girl
"Revenge.. you're the red-headed bitch who stole my destiny," he said evilly "You think you're so mature but you were easy to lure here. Face it Soryu, you're just a little girl with a crush. You need to die"
Asuka began to feel light-headed from blood loss, this was it, she was really going to die. There was so much she wanted to do. At the very least she wanted to go out in a blaze of glory in her EVA, not killed by some monster in an empty school just another victim.
The man was almost upon here, his chainsaw raised high and a wicked smile on his face.
Asuka shut her eyes and heard the man scream. The final blow didn't come, the man continued to scream, his chainsaw crash the floor. Asuka opened her eyes. Two more people had come out of nowhere each holding what looked like a beam of light one a faint blue the other a faint purple. They were pressing these beams against the Chainsaw Man's body. Judging by the man's screams they were causing a great deal of pain One of the newcomers holding the blue beam of light raised his foot and kicked the man directly in the gut.
The large man fell to his knees. Asuka felt someone behind her trying to get her up.
"We must leave Pilot Soryu," a voice said.
Asuka looked up into a pair of red eyes "Wondergirl?" she said not believing what she was seeing
"We must leave, now," said Rei.
The person holding the purple light ran over to them
" You alright Asuka?" asked Shinji. Then he saw her arm "We need to get you out of here"
He turned to shout at the one still standing near the fallen psychopath "DRAVEN LET'S GO!"
Draven ran up to his friends. Upon seeing Asuka's arm he turned back to the monster who was struggling to his feet "I'm going to….."
Shinji grabbed his arm "Let's go, we got to get out of here."
The American reluctantly allowed himself to be pulled along. The boys supported Asuka under each of her arms. They could hear the chainsaw starting up again. Moving as quickly as they could with the injured Asuka they made a break for the exit, the chainsaw getting louder all the time.
Asuka still could not believe what was going on, it seemed like a dream or nightmare.
The teens finally reached an open door to the outside only to find themselves facing a locked gate. It wasn't the way they had come in.
"Now what?" asked Shinji
The door behind them banged open and the roar of the chainsaw filled the night air.
"We fight," said Draven activating his weapon.
"Rei take Asuka and find a place to hide" instructed Shinji
"You stupid little punks," said the man angrily "You should have left her to me. Now I'll have to kill all four of you."
A horrifying image crept into Shinji's mind. He saw Rei being ripped to pieces by this man's weapon. Her blood staining the ground and her eyes wide in horror He could almost hear her scream of pain.
Shinji's grip tightened on his beam katana. The only way to make sure Rei stayed safe was to kill or cripple this man. Even if he didn't survive the fight, he had to win.
Something happened at the moment. He didn't feel angry or scared, a euphoric sensation swept over him. A reckless grin appeared on his face, one he had seen Draven wear at times in battle. Turning to his friend, Shinji saw it again on the American.
"I don't think we've trained enough for this," said Shinji, grinning
"Nope" answered Draven "That gonna stop us?"
"Hell no" replied Shinji. Where did that come from? He wondered
"Spoken like a true robot pilot," said Draven, his grin matched Shinji's "Welcome to the club."
"Do I get a decoder ring?" asked Shinji, What the hell was wrong with him? They were staring down a lunatic with a chainsaw and he was making jokes.
"Sure I'll even teach you the secret handshake. Now let's take this guy out," answered Draven
"On three," said Shinji
"THREE" both boys shouted as they charged the evil man, their weapons raised
Bright lights filling the courtyard stopped them in their tracks. Several large searchlights were shinning on the Chainsaw man and a familiar voice filled the night
"PILOTS STAND DOWN! THAT'S AN ORDER!"
"Misato" whispered Shinji
The boys shut down their weapons and backed away from the man who still swung his chainsaw in wide arcs.
"I want that red bitch dead!" he shouted
" FORGET IT" shouted Misato through a megaphone "PUT YOUR WEAPON DOWN AND SURRENDER. YOU ARE SURROUNDED"
The sound of guns being readied reached the boy's ears, they hurried off to the side where they found Rei and Asuka being helped by some of the NERV medical staff.
"NO!" shouted the crazed man "That bitch must die! I want my revenge!" He charged at the NERV agents.
The sound of gunfire drowned out the sound of the chainsaw. The man jerked backward as bullets ripped through him. He remained standing and tried to advance. Another round of bullets finally overpowered the man, he fell onto his back dead. The ruined chainsaw fell to the ground, silent as its owner forever.
MISATO'S APARTMENT SEVERAL HOURS LATER
Asuka's wound was treated, fortunately it was not too severe and would heal in time but she would carry a scar all her life.
"Why did you disobey my order Asuka?" asked Misato sternly
She and Misato were alone in the living room. Section 2 had taken Draven and Rei home Shinji was in bed exhausted from the night events
"I thought I was going to see Kaji" Asuka answered honestly. She was too tired to be upset or defensive.
"I had a reason for telling you to stay put." said Misato "This guy was dangerous and you are too important to risk your life so stupidly"
"Did you find out who he was?" asked Asuka
"Victor Weine" answered Misato looking at a file in her hand "He was supposed to be Germany's robot pilot but they scrapped his machine in favor of EVA-02
"That's what he meant by revenge," said Asuka wearily
"It also explains how he knew the story of the Chainsaw man," said Misato "That doesn't change the fact you disobey orders. You will be punished."
"I understand," said Asuka, it wasn't like she could argue. She had disobeyed and nearly gotten killed for it.
"All pilots are confined to their quarters tomorrow, no school, no anything I want all of you to rest after this. If I have to put Section 2 outside each apartment I will." said Misato in her business tone "Starting the day after that you will be cooking dinner every night this week on top of being confined to quarters when not at school or NERV. Shinji and Draven are forbidden to help you"
"R-right Misato," said Asuka hanging her head down
"Also, from now on you will be doing your own laundry as well as your fair share of the chores around here." added Misato "You've been spoiled by those boys."
"Yes Ma'am" said Asuka
"Now get to bed, you've had a rough day"
"Good Night Misato," said Asuka as she headed for her room
"One last thing Asuka" said Misato. Asuka turned.
"I want you to remember that it wasn't Kaji who raced to your side tonight. It wasn't Kaji who stared down a psychopath with a chainsaw. Your teammates were willing to risk it all for you, not Kaji."
"I-I understand" replied Asuka.
She turned to her room eager for some sleep and to put this horrible day behind her.
Misato sat up a little longer finishing her last beer of the night She couldn't help but feel proud of the boys and Rei, having rushed to their teammate's side when she was in danger regardless of how Asuka had treated them. Of course, she knew about those laser sword things. The Observation team had reported them to her soon after the boys started training with them.
"So when did my guys decide to start being samurai?" she wondered swallowing the last few drops of beer.
End Chapter 11
And now special Halloween Bonus
This is Halloween
"Costume party?" asked Shinji
"Yeah," said Misato enthusiastically "A real Halloween Party!"
"I didn't think the Japanese celebrated Halloween," said Draven
"We don't usually but Dr. Meiru wants to throw a party," said Misato
"What's Halloween?" asked Shinji
"All Hallow's Eve," said Draven "It's an old holiday generally celebrated at the end of October, associated with ghosts, other supernatural things, and costumes. Some say it is when the veil between the living world and the spirit world is the weakest.
"So what are we supposed to dress as?" asked Draven
"It can be anything," said Misato "Monsters. Famous figure, fictional heroes."
"Sounds like something those cosplaying, freaky otaku do," said Asuka flatly
"Oh come on Asuka it'll be fun," said Misato cheerfully.
Later that day
Draven and Shinji were discussing their costumes
"So what are you going as?" asked Shinji
"A famous monster," said Draven "The Wolf Man. What about you?"
"I was thinking as going as my Dad."
"Commander Ikari?" asked Draven puzzled
"Well it is one of the creepiest things I can think of," said Shinji smiling
Draven shot his friend an odd look
"What?" asked Shinji
"Little too obvious don't you think?" asked Draven
"Well what then?" asked Shinji
"The classics never die." he replied "I got an idea!"
The Night of the Party
Dr. Meiru sent an invitation out to all of NERV as well as several of the teen's friends.
Kensuke was as predicted in an army uniform complete with a model gun
Toji wore his favorite sports team's uniform.
Hikari had gone for a costume of one of her favorite childhood heroes
"Sailor Moon, Hikarki?" asked Toji looking over her outfit
"What's wrong with it?" asked Hikari offend.
"It lacks imagination," said Kensuke
"Oh you're one to talk Aidia" accused Hikari "You dress like that anyway!"
"Are we having fun?" asked Misato. Her costume made the jaws of Toji and Kensuke hit the floor.
"Uh, Misato," said Hikari "Are you sure that's an appropriate costume?
"What's wrong with my Sexy Devil outfit?" asked Misato looking herself over "I heard it's very popular in the U.S.
"Speaking of which," said Toji finally having been able to talk again, "Where are Shinji and Draven?"
"I don't know" answered Misato "But Asuka should be around here somewhere."
"She's over there" pointed Kensuke. Near the food table, a girl with long red hair stood in a yellow sun dress with her back to them.
"I thought she was coming in a royal dress like a princess," commented Hikari
"How do you like our party" a voice called.
Myna and Erica had arrived. Their costumes returned Toji's and Kensuke's jaws to the floor.
Seems the girls were fans of the show Queen's Blade, having chosen to dress as the sisters Reina and Elina Vance. The costumes seem barely able to contain their figures, pulling off their chosen characters perfectly.
"So where are the guys?" asked Erica
"We are here" as voiced called with a mock accent.
The group looked to see two figures, one covered in hair with fangs. The other gallantry dressed in a tuxedo with a long black cape and slicked-back hair.
"Awesome werewolf costume Draven," said Kensuke
"Thank you " replied the overly hairy teen
"Shinji what are you supposed to be?" asked Misato
He walked over to Misato "I am...Dracula" said Shinji as he kissed his guardian's hand
Misato's face turned red she muttered something about a "little charmer" but no one could quiet her what she said
"Shinji," said Erica "If you want to sneak into my room tonight I'll leave the window unlocked"
She adjusted her Elina costume to show a bit more of her assets
"Put your breasts away" a voice snapped.
Asuka joined them dressed in a regal-looking gown.
"Wait," said Misato "If Asuka is here. Then who's that?"
She pointed to the redhead standing near the table.
"Is that my sundress?" asked Asuka "Who the hell is wearing my clothes?"
At the sound of Asuka's shouting the girl turned. There was no doubt who it was once they saw her red eyes.
"REI?" gasped Shinji
"Why the hell are you dressed like me!" demanded Asuka
Rei studied the angry German girl for a moment before answering
"I was under the impression we were to dress as the scariest thing we could think of."