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"-so when Third Impact occurred, rune and the mystic arts had renewed their source of Mana from the earth. Such arcane powers were once sealed by the warring gods to prevent more competition and the Dark-ages has ceased to let a new age of scientific renaissance give birth to a new world where, such destructive arts, were out of reach. Now, with Gaea's rebirth, the power even the gods' feared were up for grabs by mere mortals; consequences of misuse maybe fatal..."

-Introductory speech for freshmen by Prof. Nutless D. Castrato, Head wizard of The Hardvark University for Wizards and Sorcerers (boy's school for advanced arcane research and development).

"-when magic and all that mumbo-jumbo came back, most of the forgotten sciences were left undiscovered because they weren't needed much. Most of these ancient technologies were only harvested by royalties who don't have much access to the arcane arts. People always seek the easiest way out of life, yet they relied too much on limited sources. One day, all of this magic crap will drain it's mana pools empty from the Earth and this stupid Dark-age we have now will start all over again from the top!"

- Monday's lecture for History 101 by Prof. Zigglet B. Shutonk

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Adventures Of the $600,000,000,000 Purple knight.

Another frigging Eva alternate reality by Raiden_X_

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Chapter 4 - Crimson Huntress, Azure Warrior

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[UN super carrier "Over the Horizon"]

*Sigh.*

Asuka watched the sun set down over the west, the place where she had called home. She did her part in traveling the globe and all but she spent most of her years in Europe.

At the early age of 4, she was declared a genius by all professors she had been tutored under. She has a talent to both the sciences and the mystic arts. Being a member of noble blood, she could ask for anything she wanted. Hunting trips with her father made her develop the taste for the hunt. Soon she became a predator of bigger prey. Her lust for hunting led her to bounty hunting small fry criminals to terrorists at large. With the aid of her designated Evangelion, the legendary Unit-02, she triumphs over those who got into her way.

"Mistress, we will be docking soon at the harbor." Stated Ryouji.

The guy wasn't really her attendant, he's a friend of the countess. Unfortunately for him, Asuka has this annoying infatuation with him. The princess didn't really knew what he does for a living, only her parents and the baron knew. What the ill shaven man only divulged is that he was a businessman of sorts. Right now, he was entrusted to take care of the little miss while he delivered something for the baron.

"Fine. I'll go back to my room and change, and you can peek if you want to!" Miss Sohryu joked.

"No, thanks." Kaji sweat dropped.

"See ya in a bit!" she winked as she left the balcony.

*Whew!*

<Thank God, that was over with.> he thought as he wiped his forehead.

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[A deserted cave near the harbor]

The massive dark Bahamut was trying to fit inside the cave. most of the bats either flew away or be pancakes on the walls. How the young Ikari managed to squeeze the giant inside, nobody will ever know.

-Hey! why did you stick Unit-01 here!- the voice in his head whined.

"We couldn't just let this huge thing get spotted outside, now do we?"

-You should have told me earlier! It has an invisibility cloak!-

"Great... now I'm gonna have to slave my ass to drag this rust bucket back outside!"

-Forget it! Let's just continue from here... -

"Why did we stop on this area? There's nothing here."

-I know. But right now, my link to your brain is fading due to your previous battle.-

"That's great! No more of these freaky stuff!" Shinji rejoiced.

-Wait a minute! I'm not done with you yet!-

"Oh man... What do you want from me now? We couldn't find the sword, end of story. I can't help you anymore."

-Please, hear me out! I got no time left!-

"Fine."

-You need to find the other sword to complete the Chaos Breaker! Lucifer's sword alone would only bring disaster. It's the same thing with the Savior Blade. If you use them separately too often, it will consume you and take over your body!-

"So what if I don't find this sword?"

-Heaven and Hell will destroy the earth.- The voice stated grimly.

"What's these sword got to do with those monsters anyway?"

-These swords were forged by the blacksmiths of Heaven and Hell, their power rivals even the higher gods of the farther universes. Each weapon are antithesis of each other and could only assimilate their creators, but if merged together it's the the only weapon that could fend of both entities.-

"But, why did you pick me?"

-I am you.-

"Wha-?"

-I am the Messiah that still remains in your soul. Without Adam, Lucifer and I were lost in the sea of resurrection. Now, we have returned as your soul. After our first soul merge, we have lost most of our individual powers. Since then, we depended on each other; he was the driving force and I guide his way. He has lost his means of communicating and, after a few minutes, so will I... I can't even remember most of what happened during Third Impact nor my former lives for that matter!-

"........!!!"

-All we are now are independent consciousnesses, I will not be able to guide you directly any longer but I could still control your conscience. Lucifer had already settled in on your instincts, it's what he do best anyway. We still need you to help us continue what we should have done a long time ago; finishing the war. If we let either side win, there wont be any humans left.-

".......I dunno-"

-Thanks Shinji! The previous Shinji would have been proud.- The spirit cut his line short, assuming that the boy would agree.

"What will I have to do when I complete this Chaos Breaker thing anyway?"

-Your reinforced soul will guide you. You will know what to do when the time comes, just find the other sword. Oh yeah! By the way! You also have to find Adam! He's the only one who could restore the blades' true fo- Christ was cut off from the link.

"Hey, what? Are you still there?"

There was no response.

".............."

Shinji was very upset that the world was ending soon. He haven't finished touring the entire globe yet, there's still tons of places to be and (finally) be able relax. Frankly, he really didn't care if it did. All he ever wanted was peace of mind, body and soul. When he ran away, he decided to see the world. Traveling needs money. Thus he started providing for himself. He also decided that if he was to travel everywhere, he might as well try every decent job there is. It just so happened that he did too good of a job from every occupation he has ever tried that he couldn't stay still in fear of people jealous, fearing and wanting his unique 'limitless potential'. His ability has been a double- edged sword all of his life; It was either a jinx or a good luck charm.

The guy then left the cave and snickered.

<Heh! Maybe if forget this whole war affair, my luck might change! My conscience has always got me into trouble!>

Leaving the cave, the young Ikari felt his stomach growl.

Something deep inside of him, kicked a nerve and was somehow implying that he's going to 'regret' his previous decision.

he grimaced as he spotted the harbor.

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[At the seaport]

"Hello aunty! How ya been?" greeted the teenager.

"Welcome back to Japan, princess Asuka!" Misato hugged her niece. Her step-cousin was the little miss's mother.

"Hey! Where's my hug?" Teased Kaji.

"Who asked you to come back here, you chauvinistic pig!" Misato yelled out. Their relationship is kind of on and off. Right now, she is still sore from their previous fight.

"I'm here to deliver a package for the baron."

<There they go again... > The girl loves it whenever the two argue, it gives her hope that Kaji might dump her aunt and date her instead.

It really ticked her off when she found out that she was already betrothed to some prince from Tokyo-3. She wanted to marry someone mature, debonair and smart. Just like Ryouji. Or, possibly, someone who could best her at anything. Her mother was at loss upon what to do with her impossible daughter. Her only solution was to marry her off to someone who was wilder than Asuka. Good thing her Amazonian blood-sister has just what she needed. Unfortunately, the little prince was too wild. The countess had zipped her mouth about the prince's unique behavior because of the scandals it would cause.

"Don't touch me you big jerk!" Misato screeched.

"C'mon babe! Why are you so angry at me?" Kaji asked, his eardrums were having a hard time clearing out the echoes.

<As much as I like them bickering like this, they could go on forever if they were given the opportunity!> The princess thought as she sneaked off.

Evading the guards and other Nerv security personnel, she went off to find something more exciting than being cooped up like a spoilt brat.

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[A German restaurant near the seaport]

Shinji was waiting at the end of the line.

Shinji was counting his money from his wallet. He wanted to spend all of his cash tonight on good food. His hunger had been biting at his stomach the whole day and he was finally getting a chance to eat.

He pondered.

The line started clearing out and the young Ikari was just one step ahead into receiving a table from the attendant.

Suddenly, someone cut in in front of him.

"Hey! I got here first!"

"Of course you did, Dummkopf!" Teased the red haired young lady.

She got in first anyway, The attendant had a personal 'Ladies 1st' policy in these special cases. Being a German also gave the rude girl more edge.

The poor kid had to wait again due to table shortage.

Once he finally received a table, the stuck up princess had her table right in front of his. She was even giving him mocking gestures, sticking out her tongue. All he could do was be polite and look away, hiding his angry face in the menu card.

Soon the waiter arrived.

"May I take your order, sir? Mhm mhm?"

Shinji looked up again from the menu. The waiter's lisp was very familiar...

"Sterling! Is that you?!" Shinji could recognize that annoying sound anywhere.

"Guild Master?!!! I knew you would come back here! Mhm, mhm?" He said as he hugged his superior like the old comrades they are.

From the table in front of the young Ikari, a lonely red-head perked up her ears in curiosity.

<He's a Guild leader?> She thought as she leaned forward a little bit more. If the boy noticed her eavesdropping, he would have a massive nosebleed due to the highly provocative way she exposed most of her cleavage with her sexy yellow sundress.

"I'm not really supposed to be here but my past has finally caught up with me..."

"Knowing you sire, you didn't fall without giving a fight eh? Mhm, mhm?" The hunched backed fellow sat down on the empty chair beside his Guild master.

"Err, you could say that... by the way, what are you doing all the way here?" Shinji started talking cautiously.

"Two things actually sire. Mhm, mhm? My first priority is to deliver your new guild license card, Mhm, mhm? Sources has told us that you have escaped the fortress last week, Mhm, mhm? Can't let you run around the world without our protection now, do we sire? Mhm, mhm?" Sterling handed out a shiny-dark purple card with his unwavering smile.

"Um... yeah, right. Heh, heh!" He laughed nervously as he inspected his new ID.

Making sure she wasn't noticed, leaned further to take a better look.

It was the assassins' guild all-purpose license.

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It all started 3 years ago. The young prince has just been fooled by the thieves' guild to unlock all the high security doors in Fort Knox through his knowledge as a member of the locksmiths' guild. He finally realized his mistake when they gave him a Guild license card for his troubles. He kept the card anyway, you may never know when this things get handy ( A license is a one of the most important things one could own. You can't legally steal anything without the thief's guild license or face massive consequences). Fortunately for him, he left the scene of the crime immediately before the thieves clumsily tripped an alarm.

Walking through the dark alleys that night, he was caught in a guild war between the assassins' guild's leadership dispute.

The current leader was ruthless. For those who failed their contracts were assimilated on the spot and those who didn't follow orders were beheaded as an example to all. The assassins wanted a new Guild master, but it wasn't that simple to change leaders. The current guild master must be assassinated, but that was utterly impossible. He was the best of the trade, he is invincible. The guild was therefore separated in two; Those who wanted reform, and those who were loyal to the master.

Shinji picked the wrong time to be lost; there was bloody carnage all over the streets. The assassins were gutting each other's throats. There was hand to hand, knee to groin, blade to groin, blade to flesh action. Even the guild leader was joining in the killing. Unluckily for him, he picked Shinji as his next target. Moving stealthily to his prey, he closed in for the kill. The young Ikari was so petrified at the massacre before him, he didn't even notice the guy with the jagged knife behind his back.

"Turn around, boy." The evil man ordered.

With great dread, Shinji complied.

"I wanted too see the fear in your eyes before you die."

By then everybody stopped in their jobs and watched the cruel leader threaten the boy with curiosity.

<Would the Master be that evil to kill a helpless little kid?!> they thought as one

The young Ikari didn't knew what to do. He felt numb all over and sick in various ways, and the guy in front of him reeked of black peppers...

*AAAAAAAACCCHOOOOOOO!!!!!!* Shinji had a cold during the day and it was coming back again.

"Urk!!!" the superior class assassin clutched his heart frantically. Being old, he was very prone to heart attacks. Unfortunately for him his first stroke is his last.

Unable to breathe, he staggered away from the little runt and collapsed backwards on his own jagged blade.

Everyone dropped down their weapons and crowded around the corpse and it's alleged 'killer' in shock.

"The Invincible 'Pinkie' has been killed at last!!!"

"We're saved!"

"The sadistic bastard has finally kicked the bucket!!!"

"It's the boy, he did it!"

"He didn't even touch 'Pinkie'!"

The assassins looked at Shinji and started bowing before him.

"What just happened?" asked/stuttered the confused and petrified kid.

From that day onwards, Shinji was heralded as the first 11 year old Guild leader. He was nicknamed 'Cruel Death' because he unintentionally and unknowingly killed the previous leader and those who ever tried to overthrow him, all processes were done in what was considered as an un-honorable and extremely embarrassing manner. No assassin would like to die that way; they preferred a stab at the back rather than that. Thus, nobody challenged this 'lethal murderer'.

Mugsy 'Igor' Sterling was one of the best. He became Shinji's confidant once the necessary papers were dealt with to pass new leadership to the young lad. Since he was one of the few who knew the boy's entire past and current predicaments, he made sure that nobody opposed the harmless guild leader. The members were now free from the absurd rules of 'Pinkie' the Invincible. Morale was raised and created a golden age for the guild when Shinji made new rules.

Some of his new rules were:

1)No killing of women nor children.

2)Would only accept contracts from the authorities.

3)Casual day on Friday.

4)If unable to meet the terms of the contract, there will be a salary deduction.

5)One could pick what assignment to undertake, only if there was a choice.

6)3% tax on new weapons and materials.

7)20% of bounty goes to Guild's funding for every contract.

8)No killings during Sunday.

9)A 10% bonus for every clean kill.

10)Interferance from an outsider or unlicensed individual to appointed date of interception with target will be subjected to pay a fine of $(2/3 amount of bounty discussed in contract).

Shinji opposed of killing, but he really had no choice. To pass leadership, he would have to be killed. So he complied and at least passed some changes to the profession. Before the new guild leader went on his way, Mugsy was left to keep everything organized back at the Guild office.

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"-and I'm also here for a contract to assassinate a German drug dealer named 'George Borscht' that would arrive later this evening. Mhm, mhm?"

"Does it have to be tonight?" 'Cruel Death' asked nervously

"I'm afraid so, Sire. Mhm, mhm? He'll be leaving tomorrow. Mhm, mhm?" 'Igor' replied sadly.

"............"

"So anyway, aren't you going to order sire? Mhm, mhm?"

"Misstress! There you are! I knew that I could find you in a place like this!" Kaji sat down in front of Asuka, blocking her view of the guy she cut in front of. The hunched backed waiter has already left to retrieve Shinji's order.

"A romantic dinner for two?" She teased.

"Er, we're supposed to be heading for Nerv fortress by now! Please! Misato's going to kill me if we don't return now!" he tried to reason with the stubborn princess.

"I know... but I eavesdropped on that guy over there and there's going to be action soon. I plan to stick around a little while longer."

Kaji looked behind him.

"Guild leader?!!!"

Shinji looked up once again to the table in front of him.

"Ryouji-san! What a pleasant surprise!"

"Sir, what brings you here in Tokyo-3? I thought you left for France!"

Asuka was shocked at what she just heard.

Kaji went over to Shinji's table and totally forgot about the red-haired princess.

All Asuka understands from what's going on is that she doesn't like this one bit.

"I got chased down here..." he laughed uneasily. He doesn't want to let everyone know that he is of royal blood but he had a very annoying conscience, thus he only let a few truths leave his lips. After all, he is one of his best associates. Someone could really use some good friends and connections around the globe.

"Anyways, under whose contract are you now Ryouji-san?" Shinji asked in a hushed tone.

"I'm not really hired right now, It's mostly family business as usual." He said while tapping the briefcase he brought with him.

"I'm sorry for the intrusion Sir, but do you have a car with the license plate 'plyby007' ?" another waiter came up to Ryouji.

"Um, yeah."

"It's illegally parked in front, could you please move it to a different location Sir?"

"I'm sorry! I'll park it somewhere else immediately!" Kaji apologized.

He then turned to his guild leader.

"I apologize for this embarrassing predicament, I wasn't really planning to stay longer than I had. I'll be back sir!"

"Don't worry, I'll be here for a long while." Shinji replied with his usual honest smile.

In the older man's haste, he forgot his briefcase.

Asuka had her mouth hang agape.

<D-did Kaji just groveled to that punk? Who does he think he is, a mob boss?!> She seethed to herself. The coolest man that she had ever known was embarrassed at a mere boy, and watching it occur in your face was distressing.

"Here's your order, sire. Mhm, mhm?" Sterling arrived with the teen's meal.

"Thanks Sterling!" the younger assassin expressed his appreciation.

Asuka's field of interest shifted to the hunched backed waiter. She was waiting for the right time to

beat him to the kill. She wanted to test her skills against the old assassin to see if she could get to the bad guy first. And besides, The target was a fellow countryman, one can't just let a person like that destroy the reputation of one's country.

"This evening might get ugly, sire. Mhm, mhm? I suggest that you feast on your steak a little bit more hastier. Mhm, mhm?"

"I um, er... wanted to see how you handle this assignment, If it's all right with you...?"

"Certainly sire! I would be most grateful for you to judge my last handiwork. Mhm, mhm? I will be retiring after this. Mhm, mhm? The German government has paid me very handsomely to erase this fellow. Mhm, mhm?"

"And please remember... just the target, Ok?"

"You can always count on me sire! Mhm, mhm?"

"Wait a minute! If you're here and you're retiring, who filled in for me in the office?"

"I believe it was either 'Crouching Niger' or is it 'Hidden White-Guy'? Mhm, mhm?"

Asuka followed covertly after the old hit-man inside the kitchen. Shinji was busy devouring his hard earned meal which he bought with his hard earned cash back at the dinning area to notice anything.

But, he did notice the briefcase however...

"......?"

Parking could be really a huge problem around this parts and, right now, Kaji was busy dealing with the tow truck. It took his car just when he came out of the building.

Having already polished his dinner plate clean, Shinji is at a loss on what to do next. He has to wait for his colleague, but he feared that Kaji might learn of him being an assassin if he returned even later when the killing starts.

His instincts was now being drawn to the briefcase. He may be a legally licensed thief, but invading and other people's properties wasn't doesn't appeal to his conscience. He looked away from the object in agreement.

Too late.

His hands had already moved involuntarily and opened the briefcase. Curiosity was always one of his great flaws.

Before him was an intact embryo. There was a small writing inside the confinement.

'First Angel: Adam' It read.

After reading the small plaque, the life form disappeared out of thin air.

<Oh no! Where did it go?>he thought, looking underneath his table to see if it fell..

"This is not good..." he surmised.

Asuka had just come back from the kitchen. She got caught by a cook and told her that the

bathroom was on the other side. She sat down on her table and drank her juice in frustration.

She noticed that the boy in front of her was nervously looking around.

<What's his problem?>

Suddenly, the doors slammed open and mean looking foreigners came barging in. One of the goons hollered for a special table on reservation.

Soon, a rich looking gray-haired man entered the fine restaurant.

<That's the target!> Shinji and Asuka thought in sync, unknowingly.

The gang gathered over the arranged tables further away from the worried customers. The hunched-backed waiter served them shortly.

The German red-head stood up from her seat.

She went over bravely towards the menacing group.

"{Are you George Borscht?}" She asked in her native language.

<What is that girl doing over there?> Shinji got alarmed.

"{So? What's it to you, little missy?}" Sneered the old lecher, taking another sip of his soup. His men were already prepared to draw their artilleries.

<Haha! I got him now!> The princess smirked.

"{I'm here to take you dow-!}"

*Cough, cough!*

"Waiter! are you tying to poison me?!!!" The boss totally ignored the rude intruder and spat out two black pills on his palm.

*Sigh...* The waiter came back hastily.

"What's the meaning of this!" The ill tempered Boss threw the pills at the equally old man.

"I'm sorry sir. Mhm, mhm? How about this then. Mhm, mhm?"

<That's weird... I've never seen a slap on the neck could cut a head clean from the stump...> Asuka was amazed.

Then she saw that the old hit-man got a sharp blade protruding from the his wrist, formerly hidden in the sleeve.

Everybody was shocked and mortified at the rolling bloody head.

"{The waiter is an assassin! Get him!}" Cried one of the the German goons.

"{And that bitch too!}"

"{WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?!!!}"She screeched, summoning a fiery aura of hate enveloping her figure.

"Oh no..." groaned Shinji.

The old killer left the scene with his handy smoke grenades. Once the job is finished, assassins should hit the road or face multiple guild penalty fees. Thus, Asuka was left alone to handle the angry mobsters. Actually, the goons were the ones who needed help, The red head could really summon big fireballs.

*Foooooohm!* the fiery aura orbs came crashing at the tables that the bad guys used as a shield

"Aaaaaaaaah!"

Most of the people had already ran, but there still others trapped between the crossfire. Shinji was trying to help the wounded bystanders get to safety.

The poor gunmen were panicking and was raining bullets everywhere.

Asuka managed to build a magic barrier, but the other customers were defenseless.

"{Take this, witch!}" one of the goons fired his Uzi at Asuka.

The barrier deflected most of the bullets, but the others were sent flying to the helpless group.

"NOOOO!" Shinji screamed, he ran and used his body as a shield.

*FWOOOOOOONG!!!*

Everyone watched the hexagonal force field that protected the teen from the shots.

Nobody has ever seen that kind of magic before.

<What the hell is that?!!!> Asuka thought.

From all her years of learning the arcane arts, she had never learnt of such strong barrier spell.

<I could sense that this power is immensely superior to any that I've seen so far, and it takes years summon anything with this power level!!! And there's not even any sign of mana being manipulated; This isn't magic!!!> She pondered.

The barrier dissipated once Shinji opened his eyes. He checked to to see if he was shot and was relieved that he wasn't.

"Are you guys alright?" he asked the people behind him.

They all nodded in fear. It's common knowledge to everyone that a person with that power is dangerous.

Asuka then caught the gawking gang off-guard and hit them with more fireballs.

Soon the authorities arrived and fixed the situation, especially the burning corpses. Asuka was picked up by Misato and Kaji moments later. Witnesses had been questioned where the strange boy had gone off to but they said that he ran once he heard the sirens. He even left a waiter some money and a tip for the dinner he just had earlier.

"Both of you have a lot of explaining to do!" The Major scolded.

"Yes ma'am." The ill shave man and the girl replied in sync.

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[Nerv Fortress]

The trio arrived an hour later in the fortress. The baron, the chief advisor, the Project: E director and a blue haired girl was waiting inside the conference room.

"Well, If it isn't 'Wonder girl'!" Asuka said as she threw a fire orb at Rei Ayanami. The albino girl caught it with her right palm and it froze into an ice ball.

"It's been a while." Rei replied coldly, tossing the ball back to Asuka.

Rei and Asuka were childhood rivals. Their fights always ended in a draw. The only thing they ever had in common is that they are experts in what they do best. Asuka's strong points are Strategy and Magic, while Rei's is Discipline and Strength. Rei could survive in a jungle buck-naked and armed with only a hunting knife. Asuka could also survive in the jungle, but the jungle couldn't survive with her. Both didn't want to admit it, but they have a strong respect with for each other. Their bond was weird yet invulnerable. If they were to fight as allies, they were undefeatable( not that they ever was defeated before...).

"Both of you aren't allowed to do that stuff here!"

"What's up with you Misato? Kaji 'performed' with someone else again?" Ritsuko teased.

"What the hell are you implying by that!" Misato screeched back.

Thus more bickering erupted. The ill shaven man tried to calm the two ladies but was rewarded by a slap on the back of his head instead.

"Fuyutsuki, see to it that the princess is well cared for and make sure she remains in her proper accommodations from the last visit." Gendo ordered.

"As you wish." The older man nodded and left the room.

The Baron motioned Kaji to come forward. Both of them discussed while walking towards the office.

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[Baron's office]

"Where's the package from the Nerv Munich lab?"

"..........."

"You don't have it."

"I left it with my guild leader. He's an honest kid, he'll return it back once I find him."

<...If I could ever could find him again.... Man, I messed up!>

"...........Kid?"

"There was leadership and financial issues from way back. The old leader just gave his position to this boy and ran off. Turns out that the kid was an expert at almost anything; a marvelous find. Too bad he also inherited major debts too. Fortunately, he got the money to pay for it. The huge debt had cleaned out his pocket so he's on business trips of sorts (That's where I got that phrase), or at least, that's what he told me."

"..............."

"Sir?"

"Does this boy happens to be this one?" Gendo handed out a recent photo of Shinji. It was a picture of him trying to bite off the chain on the iron ball restraint.

"...Th-that's him!"

"Seems to me that the package was delivered after all. And I don't have to waste more expenses than usual."

"He's the prince?!!!"

"Remember, this information doesn't come out of this room. The media wouldn't stay quiet when they learn of his social 'statures'."

"...............I understand."

"What happened at the restaurant?"

"Well... the mistress ran off and had dinner there instead of coming here directly. When I had caught up with her, she told me she heard from the prince that there would be a fight soon. Realizing that he was the elusive guild leader, I went over to him and pay my respects as stated in protocol and besides, I was one of the lucky ones who had ever met him in person and seen him more than twice. I wanted to discuss with him about some penalties I had gained from previous contracts but unfortunately, my car got towed and I had to leave immediately. When I came back to retrieve the princess and the package that I had forgotten on his table, there were cops everywhere. The package was missing and the princess was held for questioning. Captain Katsuragi came and handled the blocking of most info on the media."

"..........Ok. The plans must be altered due to unexpected developments. I shall fill you in next time on the new scenarios."

~~~~The next day....

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[Nerv Military School]

All the boys were happy to learn that the great 'Asuka Langley Sohryu' has come back to Japan after two years. They usually flood her locker with love mail when she was studying there the last time. Now, Asuka faced that problem again. Good thing Hikari was there to help her burn them.

Hikari Horaki was the class representative. Asuka and her were childhood friends and currently, the best of friends. Asuka usually kept her friend updated on her events and conquests.

"Hey, are you still dating that stooge?" Asuka grinned while she shoveled the entire contents of her locker.

"I-um, I-er...Yeah." The speckled girl blushed as she held out the trash bag.

"You're hopeless Hikari. I don't know what you see in that jerk."

"Oh yeah? At least I don't have a crush with your future uncle-in-law." She teased.

"It's not a crush! It's true love!" The red-head corrected.

"Yeah, right..." Hikari rolled her eyes.

After collecting all the love mail, both of them hauled it to the nearest bin outside.

"So, Have you met the prince yet?" The class rep inquired.

"Nope, They told me he went off somewhere again. Lucky for him, because if I ever meet that bastard, I'm going to snap his neck!" Asuka sneered as she flicked a match and threw it at the bin.

"That's funny, I heard he came back a month ago. Where did he travel this time?" Hikari pondered.

"AAAaachooo!!!"

From the dark alleys in the school, a dark haired boy was furiously trying to dress up into his uniform. His ears were starting to burn red from some unknown irritation.

"Good thing I took my Uniform when I left..."

Maj. Katsuragi wasn't in today, most of the boys wept at their loss. At least they got the sexy Red-head to take comfort with. The substitute teacher entered the class and the class rep did her standard routine of 'Stand, Bow, Sit'.

Shinji stealthily crept toward the door and peeked inside.

<Perfect! Maj. Katsuragi isn't here!>

After looking around him in the corridor like a paranoid, he went in.

"Sorry! I'm late..." he apologized to the old sensei.

"You know the drill, Shinji. Take 2 buckets and go outside!" Yelled Hikari.

The boy groaned inwardly.

Passing by Kensuke's table, he whispered.

"-psst! I got to talk to ya later!-"

The bespectacled boy nodded.

After grabbing two pails from the closet at the back of the classroom, he went outside to fill them up with water and stood in the corridor holding them out. Soon the old substitute teacher began his boring lecture on Third Impact. Everyone missed Maj. Katsuragi's exciting lectures and envied Shinji, who was saved from this torture.

Asuka was shocked to see the same boy from last night in the her classroom. And most surprisingly, Rei was intently looking at the kid rather than the window. Hikari noticed Asuka's confusion

>What's wrong?< Hikari wrote an email to red haired friend.

>Who's that guy?< Asuka inquired. From her previous experiences, she learned not to disclose any information without knowing all the details.

>He's a new comer. His name is Shinji Himura. He started out just last month. He was a childhood friend of Touji's and Kensuke's from way back in Grade1. Those three always get in trouble...well, mostly just Touji and Kensuke. Shinji's mostly a loner and... probably the wisest of the three. He's even smarter than Maj. Katsuragi and Kensuke in battle tactics! The problem with him is that he usually tries to skip school and succeeds 50% of the time. Only the iron ball restraint that he hauls around keeps him in line.< Hikari explained

>What?!<

>Authorities placed a restraint ball on him to prevent him from getting away. I don't know why he wants to escape though.<

>By the way, why does 'Ice queen' look at him like that?<

>I don't know, but don't tell him that! He'll vomit at you. That guy is kind of nervous when it comes to girls. He gets nauseous whenever someone tries to flirt with him or someone tells him a nasty joke.< Hikari stated

<What a freak!> Asuka grimaced. She then noticed something.

>Hey! He doesn't have an iron ball restraint!<

>That's strange... If he doesn't have it with him, what's keeping him from running away this time?< Hikari replied.

Soon the lunch bell rang. Asuka decided to ask Rei of her connection with the young guild leader.

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[Cafeteria]

Rei was at her usual table, alone as always. She also dragged Hikari with her; the class rep was always good in diplomacy.

"Hey, Rei! can we sit next to you?" Asuka asked.

"...................Fine."

The two sat down opposite her.

"Um, er... ah Rei? We would like to ask you something..." Hikari started off.

"Spill it 'Wondergirl', what's with you and this Himura guy?" Asuka asked bluntly.

"...................."

"Well?"

"He........looks so much like the baron..." Rei stated.

"The Baron?!" Hikari exclaimed.

<Getting an answer from her was easier than I thought...> She noticed.

Asuka knew of Rei's puppy love with the baron. Rei considered her foster father as a hero. Gendo fullfiled her deceased father's last wish by taking care of her since she was small. She wanted to show her gratitude by piloting Evangelion Unit-00 and help him in his work.

The three girls looked at the three boys from afar. The three stooges seemed to be having a conspiracy meeting at the other end of the cafeteria.

<Come to think of it, he does look like the baron!> Asuka realized.

Kensuke had taken his laptop with him and Shinji and Touji were watching the screen.

Suddenly Kensuke yelled something and flailed his arms up like an idiot and the other two got alarmed. Touji then started pleading about something to the young 'Himura'. Shinji shook his head vigorously and ran immediately. Some guards came after him but he was faster.

<What the hell did just happen?> Hikari pondered.

Instantly, Asuka and Rei's cell phones rang.

Sirens began blaring afterwards.

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[Nerv Fortress]

"There has been an Angel attack at the southeast and northeast region!" The recon team reported.

"There has also been a Demon attack at the northwest and southwest region!!!"

"All of them are closing in on our location!"

"Set battle stations to lv. 5!" Fuyutsuki ordered.

"Prepare Units 00 and 02!" Gendo said as he entered the room.

~~~~~~3 hours later...

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[Battlefield]

Each pair of entities were fighting against each other. They seemed to be after the same thing but they weren't expecting their opposite counterparts to be there either. Unit-00 and Unit-02 put up a brave fight against the Archangels and the Hellspawns but there were out numbered. Right now, they're glad that the angels and the demons don't go along very well with each other and they were at each others throats instead. Asuka and Rei pulled back farther to provide more time and less interruption while they summon a higher level spell.

Suddenly, A purple Bahamut flew by like lightning, halting the other entities in their smack down fest. All four titans began running after it.

"Hey! That's Unit-01! The 'Prodigy' is here!" Asuka squealed in excitement as she chased after the dragon too.

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End of Chapter 4

Next Chapter 5: "Where's my sword?" whined the one-sword-less nomad

Author’s Jibah-Jaba:

Damn! That was long as hell! (for me anyway...) That took me roughly 1 1/2 month! I felt like my brain got squeezed empty after all that stuff I wrote...

Anyhow, I still got ideas behind my sleeves so just give me a while to organize them into something.

I'm really sorry for the delay on this one, I got addicted to playing Harvest moon 2- gbc, Harvest moon64, Harvest moon- snes, Seiken Densetsu 3- snes, Secret of Mana - snes and Pokemon crystal/gold/silver/trading card game- gbc. (Been really busy... I just had to spend summer that way...)

P.s. :

I didn't think the tittle of the chapter matched with chapter itself, don't you think so? Anyways, the whole mess with all those guilds stuff are ripped off from the Discworld novels, by Terry Prattchet. I plan to make Shinji either a member or a leader of most guilds.

Also, Asuka and Rei doesn't know how to raise AT-fields yet, only Shinji could do that( involuntarily anyway, it's a built in defensive instinct). The girls depend on magic barriers instead. For those who are concerned, Gendo enrolled Shinji in the school as Himura to prevent scandals while Asuka made her status known to all. Rei is adopted by Gendo but she kept her family name with her and the job system in this fic is so absurd that even a 6 year old could be hired. Shinji tend to lie about his age to get hired though. Gendo said to the media that the 'Prodigy' stole Unit-01 to prevent scandals directly placed on his son. Nobody except Touji, Kensuke and some Nerv high officers knew who the real 'Prodigy' is. Shinji also lies about his identity to prevent him from getting more hunters on his back.

I'm sorry if there are any grammatical errors (I'm always on a rush to finnish things, you see?), I'm really a flunky when it comes to grammar. I'm not really a writer but I'm the kind of guy that likes to draw. Sometimes you can't draw something but you can do it in writing (only that it's really hard to picture stuff with words), that's why I started writing these pathetic excuses for fun.

Please send any comments or suggestions at raiden_x_@hotmail.com

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