Rei Ikari

Sometimes I Do (Not) Wish I Was More Like Her. Part 2.

''The special agency NERV?'' Rei interrupted Kaji's explanation of their destination ''It's the one which my father belongs to right?''

''Yeah, well. Do you know what he does?'' He asked.

''I heard from my teacher that it's an important job for protecting the human race'' Rei looked towards the window and muttered ''much more important than his promise.''

Not knowing Kaji heard her, she fidgeted with the file in her hands.

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Gendo was standing before 3 commanders of the UN force in NERV Headquarters.

''You are the commander of this operation from now. We'll watch how you will deal with it'' Said the commander in chief.

''Yes, sir'' Gendo answered.

''Thinking of our available weapons, I'll have to admit that we have no effective measures against the target but, are you confident of defeating it?'' Asked the sub commander.

''NERV exists for that purpose'' was Gendo's answer.

The U.N. holograms disappear from view, leaving Gendo and Fuyutsuki in the dark.

Fuyutsuki was pensive ''The U. N. troops can't help it.... What are you going to do?''

''Activate Evangelion Unit One'' he lifted his shades, looking a little too sure of himself.

Fuyutsuki was surprised ''Unit One? But we have no pilot.''

''That is not a problem, another spare will be brought.'' A memory of blue eyes and tiny arms around his neck surfaced, but he did not spared it a thought.

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In a transportation band, Rei and Kaji were sitting inside the later's car, silence and artificial light was surrounding them and the only sound was the machinery in the background.

''Are we going to where my father is?'' asked Rei, slowly fidgeting with her fingers.

''Well yes, we are'' Kaji was lounging in his seat, taking note on how Rei was stiffening at her own mention of her sire, until another thought came by  ''Hey Rei-chan by the way, were you given an ID by your father?''

''Oh, yes, here it is'' She hands him an envelope containing a card with her school photo and a short note saying 'Come.  -Ikari Gendo'

''Thanks! Then, read this'' He in exchange, gave her a folder labeled 'Welcome to NERV'.

''It's about my father's work...'' She read the little to none available information in the folder ''Is there anything for me to do? I can't say I'm surprised. He can't write to me unless he wants me to do anything.'' There was no disdain in her voice, just silent resignation.

''I know. You can say he's a difficult person to deal with I would know'' He flashed her a charming smirk, her only answer was the tiniest of smiles.

They were still on the transporting band, however now instead of the tunel around them there was an underground city and the bluest horizon Rei has ever seen.

Without noticing, the small smile of Rei grew up so much to the view ''That's amazing! It's a real Geofront!''

Kaji had a bit of a warm feeling in his chest ''That's right. This is our secret base, NERV Headquarters. It's also the foundation for rebuilding the world and the fort for the human race.''

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Arriving at the end of the band line left Kaji and Rei in the entrance and were directed towards an elevator, there was a beautiful blonde woman in a swimsuit with a lab coat on top, Rei had to look down to hide her small blush. Passing the swimsuit lady, underneath the chlorine and her perfume, Rei had a whiff that was strangely familiar; leaving Rei pondering in the nostalgia.