_____________________________________________________________________ This fic takes place sometime after Kaji's death...but doesn't really follow the EVA time line. Asuka's not in a comma, and she's just fine, but her snyc rate is lower than shinji's ^_^. Touji doesn't have his arm and leg cut off. In fact in this story, he isn't even a pilot. It also has high WAFF content...so if that kinda stuff makes you a bit quezy..don't read it! That's all I can tell you. All disclaimers apply...I didn't create the EVA characters...the orginal plot's not mine [unfortunatly]...Property of GAINIX...yada yada. I want to thank all my pre-readers: Axel Terizaki author of "Child of Love" and more Cherri author of "Evangelion Totally Screwed" Koala Killer author of "It Only Takes One Night" Enjoy! _____________________________________________________________________ "Lil' Asuka Home Maker" Chapter 1 By: Chibineptune8 [Angie] _____________________________________________________________________ Asuka: Hey! Come on! Wake up already! Shinji: ... Asuka was shaking him violently, hoping he would wake up. All her attempts seem to fail [and failing's not somehting she does well]. Shinji meerly mumbled and pulled the sheets over his head. Asuka's temper was reaching it's limit. Asuka[angrily]: Argghh! Anta Baka! Wake UP! Shinji[sleeply]: I...don't wanna... Asuka: Well you have to! Shinji[coughs]: But I'm too tired. And...and..my head hurts. Asuka: Quit your incoherent whining and get your ass out of bed third child! Dumkopf! Asuka removed the covers from Shinji's face. His skin was pale and he has kind of sweaty. His cheeks were a little red and he had dark circles under his eyes. Asuka expression went from one of anger to one of worry. Asuka: You feeling okay? Shinji[mumbling]: Yeah...*cough*...I'm fine. Asuka grabbed his arm and pulled him out of the bed. Once he was to his feet, he started to walk...but not for very long. His knee's went weak and he lost his balance. He then slammed to the floor, taking Asuka down with him. Asuka: Baka! What are you doing?! Shinji: I...uh...sorry. I got a little dizzy, I guess. Asuka[getting up]: Well that doesn't explain much. You were "dizzy" ever since the day I met you. She looked at him with a strange expression. He was still laying, face down, on the floor...too tired to get up. Asuka figured she'd have to help him. Asuka: Well come on. Do I have to do eveything for you? Shinji: ... Asuka[pulling him to his feet]: Seems so. Shinji: No you don't! I'm not an invalid! Asuka: Whatever. He pulls away from her grasp and dusts himself off. Asuka: Well? Shinji: What? Asuka: Get ready! We DO have school today you know! Or did your little "dizzy spell" give you memory loss too? Shinji steps past her and heads for the bathroom. He ignored her comment as her walked down the hall. Asuka[calling to him]: And don't forget it's your turn to cook! Shinji: Yeah yeah...[to himself] It's always me turn to cook. Asuka: What was that?! Shinji: Nothing! You just go wake up Misato! ____________________________________ Asuka and Shinji were in the kitchen. Shinji at the stove making breakfast. Asuka sat at the table, idlely tracing circles a long it's surface with her finger. Misato had come into the kitchen to get a beer earlier...God knows where she was now. Shinji[thinking]: I feel so tired...and this headache! And my stomach...What's wrong with me...? Asuka: Is breakfast almost ready yet? Asuka's voice broke Shinji out of his trance. Actually, her voice startled him, causing him to jump and almost knock the pot to the floor. Asuka: Earth to Shinji...did you hear me? Shinji: Huh? Asuka: I said is breakfast ready? Shinji: In a second. Asuka[sighing]: Alright. She then continued to trace circles on the table, zoning out everything around her. Shinji started to cough. His coughs were deep, like coming from the chest. He heaved as he took each breath in between coughs, each one becoming more violent, more painful. After about five minutes of this Asuka finally noticed somehting was wrong. Shinji finally calmed his coughing... and began to breath normal again. Asuka: You okay? Shinji[half choking]: Yeah...I'm fine. When everything seemed about normal they went back to their own business. It was only a few seconds of silence before you could hear the sound of pots and utensils crashing to the floor. Asuka looked up to see Shinji laying face down on the kitchen floor...the contents of the pot spread all around him. Asuka: Shinji! She ran over to him. He had passed out. She kneeled next to him and pulled him onto her lap, cradling his head in her arms. He was more pale than he was earlier when she had gone to wake him up. His skin was very cold and clamy. As she ran her finger across his cheek she felt the cold sweat on her skin. Asuka: Misato! Misato!!! Misato PLEASE! Come help me! Misato! Shinji is...! Shinji is...! Misato was in her room. She had heard the pots fall before, but figured they were having a spat...or Shinji was just being clumsy. But when she heard Asuka's terrified screams, she knew there was cause for alram. She darted right for the kitchen, knocking her half full beer can onto the floor. Misato[slightly out of breath]: What?! What's wrong?! Asuka: It's Shinji...he...he...! Misato saw the unconsious boy laying lifelessly in the red heads lap. Asuka placed her hand on his forehead, and gasped with some alarm. Asuka: He's buring up! Quick Misato call a doctor! He's got a fever! Misato[thinking]: Dear God! Just what we need! [to Asuka] Right! I'll call Dr. Akagi right now! She quickly grabbed the phone and dialed. It rang, and rang, and rang. Misato then heard movement from behind her, and a few small grunts. She first though Shinji had woken up, but when she turned around she saw Asuka carrying Shinji in her arms. She headed for his room, slowly but surely, she made it there. Who knew she was so strong. Misato[thinking]: Ritsuko! Pick up the damn phone! Suddenly, someone's voice could be heard over the reciever. Voice[over the phone]: Hello? Miasto: Maya? Where's Ritsuko?! Maya: She hasn't come in yet. Misato: You mean to tell me she's still at home?! Maya: Presumeably. Misato: ... Maya: W-why? Do you need her? Misato: Yes! We've got a sick pilot here! We need her assistance! Maya: Would you like me to call her? Misato: If you could. Maya: What should I tell her? Misato: Just what I told you...and tell her to get here ASAP! Maya: Roger! Will do. Misato: Thank you Maya. Maya: No problem Major. I'll call her now. Good bye. Misato: Bye. _______________________________ Misato: The flu? Ritsuko: That's what I said. Misato: Is that all? But...it seems more serious than just the flu...Are you sure you checked him out completely? Ritsuko: Are you calling me incompetent? Misato: No, no. That's not what I'm saying. I just don't think the flu is all THAT serious... Ritsuko: The flu can get very serious! If left too long it can even kill. Just treat it properly, and everything should be okay. Misato: I didn't know the flu could get so serious. Ritsuko[to herself]: That's not all you don't know... Misato: What was that? Ritsuko: Oh nothing. Misato glared at her old friend with a suspecting look in her eye. Ritsuko knew she was digging herself into a hole, so she decided to stop. Just then Asuka entered the room. Asuka: What are you two arguing about?! Misato: Nothing Asuka. We're not-- Asuka[cutting her off]: So, Dr. Akagi, What's wrong with him? Ritsuko: He has the flu. Asuka: The FLU? That's it? So...why did he pass out like that? Ritsuko: Fatigue, most likely. Asuka: Fatigue?! What?! It's not like he went to bed later than usual! Ritsuko: But when you're sick your system slowly shuts down, making you tired. It was enough for him. Misato: So how long is it gonna take before he's well again? Ritsuko: Probably about a week...But he needs to rest and stay in bed. So that means no school, no chores...and NO eva. Asuka: So what you're saying is for a whole week he gets to stay home from school, not do any work, and sit in bed all day? And...he won't be able to cook and clean for us? Ritsuko: Afraid so. Misato: Looks like I'll be stuck doing all the work around here. Asuka: You don't honestly think I'm gonna let YOU cook and clean? Misato: And why not?! Asuka: Because your idea of cleaning is shoving eveything in the closet...and I doubt you even know how to turn on the vacuum...you'd probably hurt yourself doing it... Misato: ... Asuka: And cooking...I don't think I need to explain that... Misato[grumbles to herself]: Grrr! You aren't any better! [to Asuka] FINE! You don't like the way I handle the cooking and cleaning, then you do it all! Asuka: Fine I will! And I'll do it better than you ever did! Misato[extending her hand]: Is that a bet? Asuka[shaking Misato's hand]: Yep! Misato: Challenge excepted! ________________________________________ --Shinji's Dream-- Shinji: Where am I? Voice: You are home. Shinji: What? W-who are you? Voice: ... Shinji: Well? Voice: ... Shinji: Answer me! Voice: You know who I am. Shinji: Huh? Voice: You know me. Shinji: Who are you? Voice: Look inside. Shinji: Inside what? Voice: ... Shinji: ... Voice: ... Shinji: Inside WHAT?! Voice: Yourself. Shinji: What? Voice: Look inside yourself. Shinji: What? Voice: Look inside yourself...you will find me. Shinji: M...mother? Voice: My little Shin-chan. Shinji: Mother it is you! Voice/Yui: My darling boy. Yui appears infront of Shinji with a brilliant light. He soon realizes he's inside EVA 01. Yui reaches out to him with both arms. Yui: My, how you've grown. Shinji: Mother... Yui: I missed you. Yui put her arms around Shinji and hugged him tight. He was reluctant to hug her back, but did in the end. She was cold...like a ghost...or an...angel. Shinji: Mother...I missed you too. Yui: Be with me Shinji. Shinji: What? Yui: Stay here...with momma...die Shinji...stay... Shinji: Die? He looks up at her. Her faces begins to change. Her skin goes pale and her eyes change to red. Her hair changes to a pale blue color. She shrinks down to about Shinji's height. Shinji: A-Ayanami? Yui/Rei: Be with me. Shinji: What going on? Voice: Don't you see? Shinji: Huh? Voice: Can't you tell? Shinji: Father? Voice/Gendo: You never noticed? Shinji: What did you do with Mother? Gendo: She is here...she's always been here. Shinji looks back at Rei. He was surprised to see Yui staring back at him. Shinji: But you're... Yui changes back into Ayanami. Shinji: What the...? She continues to change back and fourth from Ayanami to Yui and back to Ayanami, until she remained Yui. She free's herself from Shinji's grasp and steps back. Yui: My son... Shinji: Mother...where are you going? Yui starts to fade away, along with Unit 01. Shinji: Mother?! Yui: Face reality... Shinji: Mother! Please don't go! Yui: Wake up... Shinji: I don't wanna lose you again! Yui: Face reality... Shinji reaches out to her, but she completely fades out of sight. Tears well in his eyes. Shinji: Don't go... Yui's Voice: Wake up... Shinji[quietly]: Mother... Yui: Wake up... Yui's voice starts to mix with another. The other voice is more familiar, and slightly comforting as well. As Yui continues to speak, her voice fades and the other gets stronger. Yui/Voice: Wake up... Shinji: ... Yui/Voice: Wake up... Shinji: ... Voice: Wake up... Everything went black. He was alone. All he could hear was the lone voice calling out to him. Voice: Wake up... --Dream Ends-- Asuka: Come on Shinji. Wake UP! Shinji: ... Asuka: Come on... Shinji slowly opened his eyes to find Asuka standing over him. He looked around. He was in his room. The last thing he remembered he was in the kitchen cooking...and now he was here. What was going on? Asuka: Gott im Himmel! You're finally awake! Shinji[sleepily]: Wha...? Asuka: Well...you looked like you were having a nightmare and...I...uh... Shinji: How'd I get in my roon? Asuka[blushing]: Well...I carried you... Shinji: You what? Asuka: Carried you. Shinji[laughing]: You! You carried me?! That's...too funny! Ha ha ha ha ha... Asuka[angrily]: I don't see what's so funny! Shinji[claming down]: Sorry. It's just that I didn't think you would do somehting like that for me. Asuka: Well somebody had to do it! Shinji: And...what about Misato? Asuka: Shut up! She took the wash cloth off his forehead and was wanted to shove it in his mouth, but resisted temptation. She dipped into the bowl of ice water by his bed and rung out the excess water. She gently placed it back on his forehead, Shinji closed his eyes as she did so. Her touch was surprisignly gentle, it felt good to have her caring for him. She saw that he was slowly drifting back to dreamland and pulled the blakets up to his neck. He looked so peaceful like a little child. Asuka smiled to herself. She stood up and headed, quietly, for the door. Asuka wasn't quiet enough for the "not so asleep" Shinji. Her heard her soft foot steps on the floor and opened his eyes. She was almost at the door. Shinji: Where are you going? Asuka[to herself]: I thought he was asleep... [to Shinji, sighing] Unfortunatly, I've got ...things...to do...why? Shinji: ... Asuka: Do you want me to stay? Shinji[blushing]: I...uh...I...was just wondering. Asuka: Okay then. She exited his room. But only for a few seconds before she decided to return. He saw as she poppd her head back in. Asuka: Uh...Shinji? Shinji: Hmmmm? Asuka: Do you want some orange juice? Shinji: Uh...sure. __________________________________________ Asuka[thinking]: I think I'll make curry for dinner. Curry package in hand, she read the needed ingredients. Asuka: Carrots, beef, lets see...what else...? Ah! Here it is. She rummaged through the fridge for all the ingerdients. Once she had them all ready, she got out the pots and utensils. Asuka[rolling up her sleeves]: Okay. First...cook the rice. Sounds easy enough. Everything started off okay. She had cooked the rice. But now she had the task of draining it. Asuka never really had much experience in making curry. While she continued everything got worse. Not only did she spill the rice, almost burnt herself, but she cut herself while chopping the vegetables. As time went on, Shinji could hear a mixture of German and Japanese curses radiating from the kitchen. He decided to go and check it out. While getting out of bed he fell down, twice, then finally caught his balance. So he decided to take his time. After falling about three more times he finally made it to the kitchen. He saw it in complete disary, with Asuka standing in the middle of it. She was clamping her hand tightly and shouting random curses, littering the air with her words. There were pots and pans scattered everywhere. An assortment of foods were smeared all over the counter top. It was uterly disgusting. Yet there was an amazing smell wafting throught the air. Shinji: What are you doing? Asuka[turning around]: Shinji! What are you doing out of bed?! Shinji: I was trying to see what all the noise was. Asuka: I was just making curry...or trying to at least. Shinji: Curry? Asuka: Yeah. I know that you like curry...so I figured if I made something you liked it would help you feel better. And besides...I didn't want to have Ramen again. Shinji: So...you made this...for me? Asuka: Well...uh...sorta...I guess. Shinji blushed. He didn't think Asuka was capable of doing a sefless act. Whether or not most people concidered it selfless didn't matter. It was a big step for Asuka. He was actually, flatered. Then he looked down and saw her grasping her right hand, like she was doing before. Shinji: Your hand... He took her and examined it. There were cuts all over her slim fingers, and one large one across her palm. They didn't look to be too serious, but they did look painful. Shinji: You cut it...making this...for me...? Asuka[pulling her hand away]: Aww! Don't go getting all sappy on me now! That's the last thing I need! Shinji: Sorry. Asuka: Here. Shinji: ... She handed him a plate with a small amount of curry on it. Or at least it was supposed to be curry. It didn't look too appetizing. Infact the sight of it was making Shinji's stomach flop. But, it did smell good. Asuka: Well? Shinji: It...uh...looks *gulp* delicious. Asuka: Aren't you gonna try it? Shinji gulped. If it didn't want to taste good, he didn't know how his stomach would react. He didn't want to get sick infront of Asuka. He was afraid, very afraid. He wasn't really hungry anyway. But then he looked at Asuka. She had a hopeful look in her eyes. And she looked very cute with curry powder smaered across the bridge of her nose. Asuka[slightly sad]: It's my first time making curry you know. His heart mealted. He just couldn't say no to her, not with that face. He swallowed hard and summoned up all his courage. With a shaky hand, he took a bite. Shinji: Hey! This is pretty good! Asuka: Of course it is! I made it. Shinji[thinking]: Now this is the same self-centered Asuka we all know and love, to hate. Asuka: Well, you can finnish it in your room. You should really get back to bed. *sigh* I've got a lot of cleaning to do. She looked around the kitchen. It was totally trashed. Whoever thought making curry could cause such a mess. Shinji headed for his room. Shinji: Okay...Oh by the way, where's Misato? Asuka: She's at Headquarters...she said something about extra paperwork or something like that. Shinji: Oh. Well...happy cleaning. Asuka: Ha ha. Very funny. Just get back to bed. Shinji saluted her, then promtly headed for his room. Asuka looked around once more. It was certainly a big job, but she could handle it. At least she hoped so. Asuka: Well Asuka, looks like you've got another job to do. It didn't look like she was going to be making curry again anytime soon. Not with all this mess. She grabbed two of the pots and started to pull them apart, but to no avail. They were stuck together with about three coats of food. This was going to be a long night. Asuka: I am Sohryu Asuka Langley! No little mess is gonna stop me! I fight angels for God sake! ___________________________________________ It was around midnight when Misato got home. She hated working more than she had to, especially doing paperwork. But, it was her job and she accepted it. She took her shoes off and placed them by the others. Everything was quiet. And the apartment was still in one peice. Her stomach growled. She wondered if Asuka saved her any food. Knowing her she only made enough for herself. Misato entered the living room only to be greeted by a sleeping Asuka. She sat at the table, face down on her laptop. It appeared she had fallen asleep doing her homewrok. Misato glanced at the screen. Only two questions were answered, and they weren't in order. They must have been the only one's she could read. Misato: Asuka? She shook Asuka a little. That didn't seem to work so each time she shook her a little harder. Eventually the half asleep Asuka lifted her head. Asuka: ... Misato: Come on Asuka, get to bed. Asuka: Mi-Misato? Wha? Asuka looked up at Misato with squinty eyes. She had the impression of the laptop key pressed into the left side of her face. She looked at Misato sleeply. Nothing seemed to be registering. Misato giggled to herself and helped her to her feet. Misato: Come on. I'll take you to bed. Asuka: ... Once Asuka was standing, Misato half dragged her to her room. Once inside Misato walked her to the foot of her bed. Misato: You need your sleep. Good night Asuka. Asuka: Okie dokie...nighty night Mi-Mi-Misato... Asuka ploped face down onto her bed. Her face burried in the pillow. She was once again fast asleep. Misato covered her up and left the room. She walked into the kitchen for something to eat, and for a very highly missed beer. When she got in the kitchen she looked around. Nothing looked different. It was more or less the way she left it...maybe even a little cleaner. She expected a huge mess. She glanced around once more, and noticed a note on the table. She bent down and picked it up. Misato, I made some curry. It's in the fridge. Help yourself! Me and Shinji already ate, so don't worry about that. Oh, and the fridge is fully stocked with beers. So happy drinking! TschüB, Asuka ^_^ Misato[thinking]: She actually thought of someone else besides herself for a change...No good can come of this. She walked over to the fridge. After getting Pen-Pen out of the way she found the curry. She opened the pot and was disgusted by the sight. Misato: This is curry?! It took her a few minutes, but she finally convinced herself to eat it. After examining it she decided that it didn't matter...in a while she'd be to drunk to taste it anyway. ________________________________________________________________________ To be continued... ________________________________________________________________________ Well... I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of LAHM. A couple of notes about the story: 1. I don't know how to make curry. So if that's not how you do it...oh well. It's good enough. 2. The word "TschüB" at the end of Asuka letter is German for "See ya"...but they way I typed it isn't exactly right. The big "B" is supposed to be an S-set. It's kinda of like an extra letter in the German alphabet. It's the sound of an "s" and an "z" combined...it just kinda sounds like an "s" though. And the "T" is silent. So it in order to pronounce it it should look like this "Schuss" kind of like "shoes" but not exactly. 3. I don't really know if a mixture of the flu and fatigue can make someone pass out...I'm not a doctor. That's all! Stay tuned for the next chapter of "Lil' Asuka Home Maker". Ja ne! ~Chibineptune8 http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Highrise/5102/