Perfect Life - Written by John Chalker

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Chapter Twelve

"Speech"
'Thoughts'
"Computer messages or voice over a Telephone etc"

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Misato was explaining to the admiral about the emergency power socket and going over the paperwork when he exploded saying he would never allow any request to activate that 'toy' at sea

Misato was trying to say it was for a emergency but he wouldn't budge until rei spoke up "Commander Ikari had made that request admiral, and it would be wise not to cross the commander" everyone turned they heads to Rei shocked that she actually said that

The admiral bit his bottom lip "Very well. But unless a angel attacks you are under my authority. Understood?"
Misato spoke up "Understood sir"
"You can retire to the lunch room for the mean time below dock"

Misato nodded and lead the others out just as Kaji came into view, He tried to say hi but misato just walked straight pass him. He decided to follow instead.

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"So we tell the world about SEELE's wishes and say we are outraged about the ordeal?"
"Correct Gendo, If we can get the trust of the world NERV will become the most powerful organisation there is"
"Interesting" He leant back in his chair and clasped his coffee. "We shall implement this in 48 hours"
"Of course" Fuyutsuki grabbed another file and passed it to Gendo. "There is the evidence that will be required"

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"Sir shall I commence attack"
There was silence
"Sir"
"I'm not sure" Came a thundering voice

"Your highness.. The Lillum.." he was cut off by the loud booming voice "I know, they have killed your brothers but… That one known as Gendo wish's to free Adam and discontinue Instrumentality" God turned to one of the people standing beside him as they whispered something. He nodded and turned back to the young Angel in front of him

"Adam wish's to sort this out, I will respect his wish" He sat down on his thrown "Discontinue the attack"

The Angel bowed and exited the Holy chamber

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Rei perked up at the Table which didn't go unnoticed by Shinji "What's the matter Rei?" he moved closer to her
She looked at him 'What was that feeling?' "Nothing Shinji, I just had a cold shiver that's all" she faked a smile and returned to her food.
"Perverts!" Asuka pointed her finger at the young couple her face showing disgust
"Asuka if you don't like what you see then don't look, We are not perverts if we both consent" Shinji spoke not taking his eyes off Rei.
Asuka grumbled something in German and left the room

It wasn't long after that the ship made berth at Tokyo3, After the pilots were off they were taking to NERV, Asuka was going to the bridge while Shinji followed Rei towards the Commanders office

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"Umm Rei where are we going?" Shinji asked trying to keep up with her
Rei turned her head slightly and slowed seeing he was having trouble keeping up "The Commanders office"
Shinji gulped at that, Even though his dad was being nicer to him he still felt worried when in his presence, What he didn't know but was his dad felt the same way.

Rei noticed her boyfriends discomfort 'He should be fine by now shouldn't he?' "Shinji why are you afraid, You have fixed the relationship with your father have you not?"

Shinji nodded slowly "But its still taking some time to get used too…" he looked up at her before she spoke again "Do not worry, I will protect you" Rei turned and continued walking, Shinji sighed and ran to catch up

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Asuka was watching her unit being put into place, she noticed several cages that were unused 'there must be more pilots to get' She looked towards the door when the captain walked in "It sure is pretty"

Asuka followed the captain's gaze and smirked "Of course, my unit two is the best"
Misato chuckled to herself and handed Asuka a booklet "This is for you, You should accustom yourself to all the emergency power sockets and weapons lifts around Tokyo3" Asuka grabbed the book and studied it for abit
"Well I better go organise your living arrangements, You will be living with me" Asuka nodded and got up "I guess ill go with you then"

Misato nodded and walked out towards the doctors office to organise the arrangements

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"Come in" The two teenagers walked into the dark office, Shinji always hated it, because it was 'him' in there, Although this time did feel a little different he still felt uncomfortable

As they approached the Commander's Shinji noticed a box sitting on the corner of the marble desk
Gendo smirked when he noticed what the boy was looking at "That's for you son"
Shinji looked at his dad and back at the box, Surprise was written on his facial expression's.

Rei looked at Shinji and back at the Commander

"You have been given the rank of Colonel Shinji" Fuyutsuki announced "In that box you will find your uniform as well as your protection"
Shinji looked at his dad again and back at the box 'Protection, Colonel… Father' he nodded and opened the box, Inside he saw a uniform almost like his dad's, except his shirt was blue and the Nerv logo was printed on the jacket. He also noticed the black jeans and black dress boots, After he looked at them he noticed a shoulder holster and a .44 magnum

"Father?"
"Its your protection, Here is your new ID card and licence to carry it in public"

He looked at the weapon for a moment and nodded, After putting it back in the box Gendo spoke up "Use the room to the left to change" He pointed his finger to the door "I need to speak with Rei for a moment"

Shinji slowly nodded and made his way to the room, after he was inside Gendo turned to Rei

"We will be moving against Seele in 72 hours"She nodded, She knew it would be soon
The sub Commander moved towards the desk "Rei, we need Shinji to know about Nerv's secrets, We want you to show him around"
"Yes sir"
"Shinji has the same Clearance as you and the Commander, Make sure he knows how to get around"

She smiled slightly and nodded, Just then Shinji returned from the room dressed in his new uniform, Gendo smiled broadly 'He looks just like me' Rei turned to look and almost lost her breath, This boy looked like authority, he radiated it as he walked back to the desk "Its comfortable" He looked at rei who's lips were just slightly open, he noticed how she was looking him up and down before he blushed

Gendo noticed the look on Rei and coughed instantly getting the attention of both children "That is all your dismissed" Rei nodded and both her and shinji left the room

"Rei has changed a lot" Fuyutsuki took a seat in front of his student
"Yes.." Gendo wiped his face with a cloth as Fuyutsuki chuckled at his friends plight
"Well we now know Rei is attracted to Authority, I wouldn't Want to be in your son's shoes now"
"Fuyutsuki please!" Gendo snapped "I don't want those image's in my mind"

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Shinji couldn't help but noticed the looks and whisper's coming from the staff as he walked down the halls of Nerv towards the bridge,
As he walked into the Command deck everyone gasped Including Ritsuko and Misato. Shinji's posture seethed Authority
"This is Colonel Ikari" Rei spoke in a authorities tone "he is in command under Commander Ikari"
Everyone looked amazed that Shinji actually got promoted
"Good job Shinji" One of the male techs gave him the thumbs up
"Congratulations sir" Maya quietly said
Misato's jaw was still on the ground, Ritsuko walked up to shinji and put her hand on his shoulder "Congratulations Shinji"
He thanked everyone before Rei pulled him out of the room to show him other parts of Nerv, There was a lot to cover if they wanted to be home for dinner

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"Are you still certain giving that rank to your son was a good choice?"
"of course, He is my son and Dr Akagi has reported that he is in fact like me, He just doesn't know it yet"
"The new power source's shall be here within 24 hours" Fuyutsuki took the seat beside the Commander whilst changing the subject

Gendo smiled "Good, have them fitted to the Evangelion's as soon as possible"
"It has already been arranged"

"Then Seele will be gone soon, With the Governments already planning to hand over the power of the world's force's to us the moment we commence attack we have the upper hand in every way possible"

Fuyutsuki smiled at the prospect, To be free of Seele and to have unlimited funding

"Those old men won't know what hit them, Evangelion's with 12 hours of operational time, Plus the worlds forces" Fuyutsuki started to chuckle "Soon we will have Control that men only dream about"

Gendo nodded as he opened a communications panel "Bring us some alcohol" a faint yes sir was heard before the line broke off

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Shinji was exhausted by the time he and Rei reached his home, Taking in all of Nerv's secrets took the energy from him.

The part about his father wanting third impact was un nerving to him, But when Rei had given him the new information that his father wanted to avert it he calmed down, He still doesn't know the real reason why but Rei thought it would be better to tell him another day

They ordered takeaway as neither wanted to cook, Shinji was still asking questions about his new rank and Rei was happily answering his questions. It wasn't long before they had their food and showered before retiring to the room, Shinji held the sheet open as a invitation to Rei to jump in, She did so causing him to blush a little, The whole idea was still new to him but he managed to keep his hormones in check

After they said their goodnights and shared a short kiss it wasn't long before they both drifted to sleep.

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Misato was still trying to work out way the Commander had promoted hi son so high, If she knew better he couldn't care less for his own son and vice versa

"WHAT!" Asuka screamed "You mean he is a Colonel?"
Misato nodded
"Talk about Favouritism" Asuka slouched on the couch, Misato had actually kept the apartment clean for once
"Asuka I'm going to talk a bath" she waited abit but no reply, Misato peeled herself from the chair and started her bath, as she hoped in she started to relax with the water flowing all around her, She decided to pick up the phone and call Ritsuko

"Hi Ritz" she said after she heard the phone being picked up
"Oh, Hi Misato"
"You sound happy"
"Oh its nothing, I just thought it was Mokoto"
"hmm, anyhow what do you think about Shinji's promotion?"
"I saw it coming"
"Yeah same but I didn't actually think he would"

They talked for abit about the Commander and Shinji before moving onto another topic about boy's. After a while Misato hung up the phone and lazed in the tub for a while

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A/N: Bit short I know but it had to stop there for now.

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Cheers
John