Neon Genesis Evangelion: Forever Intertwined

Episode 6

Words from the Author:

I'm pretty content at how well I'm doing so far. I mean, my episodes are doing well with being good lengths. I'm not sure if everyone likes my episodes, but that won't stop me from writing. I will be using this episode to set-up for something quite interesting, so look forward to this one while trying not to assume that much. Be realistic. Enjoy and remember I don't own Neon Genesis Evangelion. Gainax and Hideaki Anno are the ones who own it.

Episode 6: America's Decision... The Problem Child Appears

With the pilot's first victory behind them, some time goes by as the efforts to rebuild the city have come to an end. Tokyo-03 now looks the way it use to before 3rd Impact, although still retaining some damage from their recent fight with SEELE. Also, the lake of blood that was made from the Giant Rei has been isolated from everyone due to it being nearly impossible of getting rid of. Thanks to the city's restoration, reality is brought back to the children in terms of schooling, having to study so they can make up the time they weren't in school and take an exam to show they are ready for the next grade level. The group of friends were in 8th Grade, but with all the dangers of the final angels, school had been stopped since all the civilians had left. Now that it will be spring time soon, the new school year will commence soon after that and they will experience their 9th grade year, which is their last year in middle school.

The pilots have been given a couple of weeks to study for the exam and that's currently their main focus, aside from their synchronization tests they have to undergo from time to time. At this very moment, the children are in the apartment while wearing casual clothing until school starts, which they'll go back to wearing their school uniforms most of the time. During their sutdy session, Kaji continues to be out doing his search for any leads on the whereabouts of SEELE as Misato's at NERV trying to devise a strategy for the next confrontation with SEELE.

Touji's presently sitting upon the couch that faces towards the television amidst containing his legs crossed while on the couch. He's stressing out a lot, trying to study with multiple opened books placed onto his interlocked limbs and stares at them. 

Hikari sits next to Touji's right as she's calmly reading the book in her hands that's close to her face. 

At the same time, Kensuke and Rei are situated on the other couch that's adjacent to where Hikari and Touji are. They're both analyzing the information from their own book while Kensuke appears to be panicking a tad, however not as bad as Touji. Rei, on the other hand, is showing no real emotion as she reads her book.

Meanwhile, Shinji's at the table in the kitchen with Asuka while both are looking at the same book since the only thing Asuka has to work on is her Kanji since she's already learned the majority of what is needed to be studied. The 3rd Child helps her with that as the redhead returns the favor when it comes to learning the material while Shinji sits in one of the chairs while Asuka stands near his right as they're leaning towards the book.

Touji gets very irritated after a while of putting effort and pulls his head rearward with his hands on his head. "I can't do this! Everythin' is so freakin' hard!"

The others simultaneously set their gate onto Touji with a hint of concern while Hikari gives him a sympathetic smile and says in a caring tone, "I know it's hard, Suzuhara. But we all need to study and do are best so we can go to the next grade."

Touji turns his attention to Hikari with a depressed expression, putting his hands down to grab onto his legs. "I know, Hikari! But my damn head hurts from all this studyin'!"

Asuka positions herself upright as irritation is demonstrated. "Stop your complaining! This is hard on all of us!"

Touji quickly directs his entire body to face Asuka with annoyance emitting while mounting his knees upon the couch to stand on. "How the hell is it for you?! I thought you graduated from college!"