Hi everyone,for those who rae new to this, please read my
repost, so that this will make more sense. Although this
little teaser can read on its own, it would make more sense
if Memories was read first.
This is by no means a final part of the continuation to
Memories, think of it as more of a teaser until I can find
the time to finish the story. Anyways, read on and tell me
what you think of this draft! Email me at
lynch@surfshop.net.ph if you have any c and c or suggestions
for this. Anyways, on with the prologue/teaser. Oh and
acknowledgements should go to Florencio B. Mercedes for his
fic "May I Have this Dance?" and to Kurt Busiek for his
Astro city story "The Nearness of You," as both those
stories provided inspiration for this one.
[Neon Genesis Evangelion belongs to Gainax, and not to us.
Too bad about that huh? Sigh......]
LeeKing Works Proudly Presents:
Memories of Him (Sequel to Memories)
By
Kelvin "Lynch" Lee
She dreams about him again. About this boy� no, this man she
once knew, she once loved.
His name is Shinji.
Or, at least, she thinks it is.
That much she somewhat remembers. That much she thinks she
knows. He was more than just a word on the tip of her
tongue, once, more than just a name. He was something to
her, he meant something to her. He couldn't be just a simple
fantasy, could he?
She remembers his lean, angelic face, and the expression of
helplessness that would just make her want to hug him,
promise to protect him and never let go.
How she would nestle her head on his shoulder and everything
would feel so right, how she loved to nibble on his earlobe
and the way that would make him blush. Oh, how conservative
he was!
His hair always smelled of apple from the shampoo she bought
for him, and so she would love to nuzzle her face into his
hair, just letting the scent waft into her nose. Ironically,
the shampoo she always bought for him was a brand made for
women, yet he used it anyway since it fit him so. Besides,
he knew that she loved it on him.
He was so sweet that way.
And the way he acted! He was so soft and so effeminate that
at times, she wondered what gender he really was, sometimes
she would even call him bishonen in that affectionate way of
hers.
And then there were those nights when they were alone, back
in their high school days, back when they were still so
young, barely in their teens. They would be alone at night,
with nothing to do, and they would dance.
He didn�t know how to dance before. She had to teach him,
step by step. It was a pain at first, especially when she
found out that he wanted to learn to dance so that he could
go out with another girl. That led to some problems between
them, but this was soon fixed, and they did get together
again, so that he could learn how to dance. He had been so
scared and nervous when they first started. He was so cute
that way.
His lithe build was made for dancing, and he picked it up
soon after.
Then, they would dance.
Dance to the slow rhythmic tune of a waltz in the
background, marking their tempo as they slowly rocked back
and forth, guided by the music, their hands intertwined
tightly, while his other hand was at her waist, barely
touching her delicate softness.
He would smile when they did this, the few moments when they
could do this.
She would laugh as they did this, caught up in the pure joy
of the moment.
He would pull her close, not wanting to let go.
She would lean her head in that old familiar way, and just
before her head touches his chest....
He�s gone.
Vanished like a wisp.
And Asuka would wake, and she could forget about sleep for
the rest of the night.
He was a dream. He had to be.
"Asuka-chan?"
Asuka turned towards the voice, towards her husband.
"Hold me Kaji." She implored as she practically threw
herself at him, her eyes starting to mist. A minute later
she was sobbing, crying into his chest.
"Shh... Asuka, shhhh..... I�m here now." Said Kaji as he
comforted her, hugging her to him, his hand stroking the
back of her head. "Let it out love, let it all out."
They stayed like that for a few moments, the only sounds
coming from their bedroom were her wracking sobs and his
soothing voice.
Her sobs soon subsided. Sniffling a bit as she disentangled
herself from his hug and sat up in bed, she wiped away the
last vestiges of her tears.
Kaji smiled comfortingly at her, and reached out with his
hand to stroke her lovingly on her cheek. Asuka closed her
eyes at this, and rubbed her face against his hand. Kaji�s
hand goes under her chin, cupping her face and tenderly
raising her so that they could see eye to eye.
"Was it that dream again?" Asked Kaji as he looked into her
misty blue eyes.
Asuka slowly nodded..
Kaji doesn�t say anything, just brings her into a hug,
letting her find comfort in his embrace.
She soon fell asleep, a peaceful angel in his arms. Kaji
spent a few minutes just gazing into her face, admiring the
slight features, her soft skin, her long auburn hair, making
sure she was slumbering.
He slowly set her down on the bed, careful not to wake her.
He kissed her lightly on her forehead, and she tossed and
turned a bit before settling down again.
After checking again that she was asleep, he got off the
bed, picked up his cellphone from the bedside table and went
out the room, closing the door behind him. Kaji glanced at
the clock on the wall. He saw that it was early yet, barely
11 p.m. He scratched his chin with his left hand, while his
right flipped his cellphone open, and speed dials a number.
The call is answered on the first ring.
"What is it?" Asked a gruff voice.
"She�s starting to remember." Said Kaji.
"Unfortunate."
"What should I do?"
"Deal with it, or I will." Said the voice before he hung up
the phone.
*********
"Who was it dad?" Asked Ikari Shinji
"Nothing important." Replied Ikari Gendou as he put his
cellphone back into his jacket. "So how was your day?"
"It was okay, but I still have this nagging headache...."
*********
Kaji sighed as he set the cellphone down and headed for his
desk. It didn�t take long, as his study, where his desk was
situated, was relatively nearby. Just beside his bedroom, in
fact.
It was a quaint room, masculinely decorated, yet it still
had feminine overtones, the influence, no doubt, of his
wife.
Taking out a key, he unlocked the bottom drawer of his desk
and opened it. Inside the drawer were a variety of items,
among them were a journal, assorted data discs, bottles of
medicine and a gun. Looking over the items, his hand wavered
over the gun for a few moments, before he finally selected a
bottle with red pills within. He took out a pill, thought
about it for a second, and took out two more, before putting
the bottle back in the drawer and locking it up.
Going to the kitchen, he sets about looking for a cup. He
soon found a huge coffee cup with a drawing of a popular
anime show�s main character who could somehow change genders
depending on the temperature of the water. He filled the cup
with lukewarm, not hot, but almost hot, water.
With coffee cup and pills in hand, he goes back to the
bedroom.
As he steps inside, he takes a long look at her peaceful,
sleeping form. She was curled up in a fetal position, and
she looked very vulnerable like that.
With a sigh, he does what he has to do. Going to her, he
sets the cup down on the bedside table, sat on the side of
the bed, and gently nudged her. It took a few nudges before
she woke.
"Nuh?" She groaned out drowsily, her eyes half-lidded.
"Here, drink this." Said Kaji as he handed her the pills.
"Uh....."
"Come on, love."
"Wha...what is it?"
"They�ll help you sleep better and get rid of the
nightmares.
Here." Urged Kaji.
Without another word, Asuka took the pills and placed them
in her mouth. Kaji silently handed her the cup of water.
Taking the cup from Kaji, she took a drink and swallowed,
and gave the cup back.
Kaji smiled at her.
Asuka smiled back, before settling her head on her soft
feather pillow and drifting back to sleep.
Kaji�s smile slips as soon as her eyes close. He closed his
own eyes and slowly shook his head.
[TO BE CONTINUED]
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