To Change the Past
				      An Evangelion/AMG Fanfic
						  By
					      Dale Ratner


		Disclaimer: Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno and
is owned by him, Studio Gainax, and ADV Films, AMG was created by Kosuke
Fujishima and his owned by him, Dark Horse Comics, AIC, and AnimeEigo. All
comments should be sent to Shadow6865@aol.com. 

		Warning: This work takes place after End of Evangelion so people who
haven�t seen the movie might get spoilers and are probably going to be
confused.


				     Chapter One: Second Chances

		�Did you manage to find anything fresh to eat?� asked Asuka in a weakened
voice her futon as Shinji entered their home. Home it was in another apartment
building that was only a few blocks away from their old one. After Third
Impact, Asuka and Shinji tried living in the same apartment that they shared
with Misato during happier days but the memories were too much for either of
them to bear.
Asuka had memories of insulting Shinji and the other two stooges but those
weren�t the ones that got to her. She cried every time she thought Kaji but
even Kaji wasn�t the one Asuka missed the most. Hikari was the person that
received that honor; Asuka wanted more than anything in the world to see
Hikari again so they could talk about anything and everything. Asuka would
talk about how Kaji was the only real man in her life and Hikari would wish
yearnfully that Toji would notice her more than he noticed Misato. Hikari was
the only person that Asuka ever considered a true friend in  short Asuka loved
Hikari more than anyone else in the world.
		�Sorry! Everything�s gone even Kaji-san�s melons. I planted some new
seeds but they will take months to grow. We will have to survive on rations
and supplies from NERV HQ until then� Shinji said with a forced smile trying
to reassure Asuka that everything would work out for the best. Shinji didn�t
believe in the false optimism he tried to project though. There were many
times when Shinji wanted to curl up in a ball and die but he couldn�t because
he needed to take care of Asuka. He felt responsible for Asuka�s weakened
condition and her missing eye and if he were to die than their would be no one
left to take care of her. For once he was facing reality and responsibility
head on instead of cowering and running away. He felt afraid but also brave at
the same time and the feeling of bravery allowed him to carry on even when he
did not want to.
		Shinji proceed to prepare two ration boxes from NERV HQ into something that
at least looked good. After he finished performing cosmetic surgery on
the food, he took the two meals to the dinner table he set up near Asuka�s bed
so they could eat their meals together. The traumas that Asuka experienced in
EVA-02 from fighting against her first angel under water to everything that
happened during third impact had taken their toll on Asuka�s mind and body.
Shinji�s company and support have helped improve Asuka�s mental stability and
self-esteem greatly but their was little he could do for her body beyond
helping her walk every now and then to so she could get air and supplying her
with painkillers from the ruined NERV hospital when he managed to find them
every now and then. �Would you like what�s supposed to be chicken or what�s
supposed to be beef?� Shinji asked with a small smile as he sat down in a
chair next to Asuka�s bed.
		�I guess I will have what�s supposed to be beef tonight� Asuka answered
trying to laugh at Shinji�s joke �Who would have ever thought that someone
could
cook food worse than MIsato ever did?�
		�Yeah� was all Shinji could stay in response before Asuka began sobbing
fiercely.
		�I miss them, Shinji-kun. I miss them all; Hikari, Kaji, Misato, Dr. Akagi,
I even miss Wonder Girl and the other two stooges.� Asuka managed to say
before breaking down into another round of fresh sobs.
		This wasn�t the first time Asuka broke down into tears and it probably won�t
be the last, Shinji thought to himself. The first few times Asuka had these
crying fits, Shinji had no idea what to do and often times he broke into tears
himself until they both passed out from exhaustion due to crying. It was after
Asuka�s fifth crying fit that Shinji discovered a way to soothe Asuka�s pain.
He slowly put his arms and her neck and began stroking her hair while
whispering it would all be okay eventually into her ear.
		�It will never be okay, Shinji-kun. This didn�t have to happen none of this
ever had to happen.�
		�I know. Third Impact could have been prevented if it weren�t for my
father.�
		�Not just Third Impact. Second Impact didn�t have to happen. It was all so
unnecessary. Too many lives were lost for no good reason. I wish that Second
Impact never happened.�
		�I do to, Asuka-chan�
		�Is that what you really wish for?� asked a warm but mysterious and
unfamiliar voice.
		�Who is it? What do you want?� asked a startled and scared Asuka and Shinji
in unison as they both looked around them eventually seeing a beautiful women
in odd clothing with long, blonde hair standing about 15 feet away from them.
		�I mean you no harm� said the woman. �I do understand why my presence would
frighten you. I am the goddess Belldandy and I have been sent to grant you
each one wish but it has to be the same wish.�
		�Why should we believe you? asked Asuka. �If you are a goddess like you
claim to be than would you be responsible for the angels and Second and Third
Impacts?�

		�We did not want those events to happen but they were unfortunately
necessary.� answered Belldandy with a great amount of regret in her voice.
		�Why did they happen then?� demanded Asuka. �What did we do wrong?�
		�Certain men thought that with new technology they could advance the
evolution of man and become Gods themselves. Kami-sama originally thought that
Second Impact would be enough punishment. But the same men still strived to
become Gods so then the Angels became necessary but the power these men gained
was too great so Third Impact was necessary.�
		�Then why did Shinji and I survive.�
		�You two survived because you are the destined ones. The ones that can save
humanity if given the chance.�
		�We were give the chance but we failed� said Shinji emerging from his state
of silence.		
		�No you didn�t fail� said Belldandy. �You gave it your best and most noble
effort; nobody could have asked either of you to do any more. I, Kami-sama and
the rest of the gods are very proud of you.�
		�Then why are we here in this hell?� asked Asuka.
		�I came to change that. Kami-sama decided that even though you two didn�t
always show it through your actions both of you have hearts that are true and
noble and you both deserve your wish to come true.�
		�You heard our wish� said Shinji. �Asuka and I wish that Second Impact never
happened.�
		�Do you really wish for that?� asked Belldandy.
		�Why wouldn�t we?� asked Shinji and Asuka in unison.
		�Because if Second Impact never happened there is a good chance that
neither of you or any of your friends will ever be born and if you were born
it doesn�t mean that you will ever meet each other or your other friends.�
		Shinji and Asuka looked at each other with some hesitance before Asuka
answered Belldandy. �It doesn�t really matter. It is just a risk we will have
to take.�
		�That is very brave and noble of you. Please prepare yourselves, your wish
has been granted� answered Belldandy before a pillar of blue light eminated
from
the markings on her forehead.
		�She wasn�t joking, she really is a goddess!� Asuka said trying not to be
knocked over from the force of the power that was coming from Belldandy. The
strength of Belldandy�s power was too much for both Asuka and Shinji and both
of them felt their consciousness rapidly decreasing before they were both
knocked out.
		Asuka awoke in a room she has never seen before. �Where am I?� she though to
herself before she got up by herself and proceed to look around her room
trying to figure out where she was. �Got up? I got up by myself without
Shinji�s help!� Asuka jumped for joy her injuries were gone. She would no
longer have to rely on anyone for help in moving around. �Might as well look
in the closet to see what type of clothing I have.� Asuka thought to herself.
Asuka looked around her closet and noticed that it was the same clothing she
wore in Tokyo-3 with one exception. �Damn, this school uniform is even worse
than my old one.� Asuka cursed silently under her breath. �I wonder if it�s a
school day? It doesn�t matter though it is 5 PM according to my alarm clock
even if it was a school day, I would have missed it. Asuka decided to wear her
standard yellow T-shirt and short denim cut-off jean shorts before she exited
her room to explore the rest of the apartment.	When Asuka entered the kitchen,
she found Shinji there along with two manila folders, one envelope, and what
was presumably a copy of today�s newspaper. �What are you doing here?� Asuka
asked, very startled to see that she and Shinji still lived together.
		�I was wondering the same thing.� Shinji responded. �I was thirsty when I
woke up so I went into the kitchen to get something to drink when I saw these
things on the table. There is one manila folder for each of us and the letter
is addressed to both of us. I was waiting for you to wake up before I read the
letter.�
		�What are you waiting for then?� Asuka demanded with some of her old
behavior coming back.
		�I think you should look at the date and title of the newspaper first.�
Shinji responded.
		�Fine� Asuka grumbled looking at the newspaper. �What? It can�t be! The
Kyoto Times?Sunday, June 26th, 1998? Open the letter quickly, I want to find
out what�s going on.�
		�Okay, okay, just calm down will you� Shinji said while opening the
envelope. �It�s from Belldandy. Dear Shinji and Asuka, I am sorry but Kami-
sama decided that in order to see if humanity deserved to avoid Second Impact,
he would test you. You two must find out who is responsible for Second Impact
and stop them. The information in the two packets will help get you on the
right path. If you ever need me, I am living in Tokyo with a young man named
Morisato Keichii. Don�t be afraid to call, I will know who you are.�
		�So it�s up to us. to prevent Second Impact� Asuka said with a sigh. �We
might as well open up these packets and see what�s inside them.�
		Shinji and Asuka opened up their packets and studied them closely in
silence. �What�s in your packet?� Shinji asked.
		�A bank account complete with ATM Card and Check book with a lot of money in
it, a key to this apartment, a bus and subway card, a phone card, beeper, a
piece of paper with my codes, beeper number, and what is presumably the
telephone number for this apartment, and a school ID. What about your packet?
		�The same. Is your school ID for Kyoto Prepatory Day School?�
		�No mine is for Kyoto Junior and Senior High School of the Sciences.
What did we do now?
		�I guess we get something for supper and go to school tomorrow.� was all
Shinji said.

				                 End of Chapter One