Enter Asuka
By: Byakko of the West

Author's Notes: I'm going to try my best to be close to how the series goes but I might be off on some of the parts. Lots of Asuka/Shinji fluff and, of course, some Misato/Kaji on the side. You all probably know that I mostly write romance...considering the fact that all my story's first genre is romance, but anyway, I'm going to try my best at the action and maybe some of the more angst-y parts. Wish me luck!

Summary: Takes place from episode 8 where Misato, Shinji and his two friends meet Soryu Asuka Langley and Kaji Ryouji when they're bringing EVA Unit 02 from Germany, escorted by the Pacific Navy Fleet. Instead of rage- at-first-sight, Asuka envies Shinji instead of hating him and he, not being as wimpy in my story as he is in the series, is attracted to her as well. And also, Misato and Kaji never broke up eight years ago instead they just went their separate ways and she still was very strong feelings for him. The pilots are also 16 year-olds instead of 14.

Disclaimer: Me no own, you no sue!

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Chapter 1

"Oh woo! Look at all of them!" the voice of Kensuke was heard by all in the helicopter flying over top the fleet of boat.

Suzahara Toji didn't look impressed at all, leaning forward in his sit so he could put his chin in his hands, his elbows resting on his knees. "Oh whoopy! They're just boats, nothing special." He said, sarcasm dripping from his voice.

Ikari Shinji laughed at his best friends and returned to looking out the window.

Captain Katsuragi Misato looked forward again after finishing her conversation with the pilot of the helicopter. She smiled at the glasses- wearing student. "I knew you'd like them. I was surprised that Ritsuko didn't blow up in my face when I suggested bringing you two along."

Toji sat up straight in his chair when the officer started talking to them. "Uh, well, thank you very much for bringing us with you, it's a great honor." He stuttered out, blushing madly.

Misato merely waved it off. "It's no problem. Your Shinji's friends after all, ne?"

The basketball star groaned, dismayed that she hadn't taken him with her because she wanted to, but instead because he was a friend of the Evangelion pilot. The said boy laughed quietly and patted his friend on the back while their other friend went on about all the boats below them.

A few minutes later, they landed on one of the larger vessels, waiting until the propeller atop the helicopter slowed down a bit before getting off. The purple-haired Captain was the first to hop of, followed by Shinji then lastly his friends. They began walking towards the large structure that was built on the boat when suddenly the red hat that Misato wore flew off by a gust of sea air. She went to go after it but Shinji held up his hand, smiling at her.

"Don't worry about it, Misato-san. I'll go for it." He spoke, his hand coming back down to his side. She smiled back at him and nodded, agreeing.

He jogged after the seemingly floating hat, his eyes never leaving the object he chased. He was only a few centimeters away from it but before he could pick it up, a slender hand went for it the same time he did, ending up with both holding an edge of the hat. The dark haired pilot looked up to see a girl with long, beautiful red hair and glittering blue eyes.

She smiled at him and let go of the hat, extending her now empty hand towards him. "You must be the famous Third Child, Ikari Shinji." Her voice was like music to his ears, gentle but demanding at the same time.

He smiled back at her and took her hand in his, shaking it. "That I am, and you are...?"

She giggled for a second, shaking her head from side to side. "Where are my manners. My name's Asuka. Soryu Asuka Langley, the Second Child."

He released her hand, albeit a little reluctant. Her hand was just so warm and fit perfectly in his. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Soryu-san." He said as his friends and guardian came up beside him. "These are my friends, Suzahara Toji and Kensuke." He pointed to them respectively. He then turned to Misato. "And this is Captain Katsuragi Misato."

She shook Asuka's hand, smiling at the younger girl. "I've heard quite the bit about you, Miss Soryu." She told her.

The redhead laughed. "Will everyone stop calling me by my last name? It makes me feel so old." She stopped laughed but still smiled at them. She went to greet the two other boys but was interrupted when a wind current came by, lifting the front of her yellow dress, exposing her red-poka- dotted underwear. Whilst shoving it back down to cover herself, she noticed Toji smirking, still eyeing where he shouldn't be. A nerve popped up from her forehead and she slapped-or more like punched- him across the face. He keeled over in pain, the wind knock out of him and onto the hard concrete of the boat.

Asuka humphed and tossed her hair back, looking smugly at the fallen boy. "You deserved that, you hentai."

Misato laughed and threw her arm around Asuka's shoulders, turning them away from the boys, Shinji and Kensuke helping Toji stand up. "I think you'll fit in just fine."

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"Captain Katsuragi! I still do not understand why the government has ordered half our fleet to escort this...this...child's plaything! We should be else-where!" the other Captain yelled at Misato.

But the woman only smiled, staying calm. "I understand your reluctance to help us, sir. But the EVA is our top priority and if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared for the worst." She explained coolly.

The sea Captain stood up from his chair, slamming his hands on the desk. "I am the Captain of the ship and I will not be told what to do unless it is from someone of higher rank!" he demanded.

However, Misato only pulled out a folder and held it out to him. "The Commander of NERV has it all written out in here, Captain. These are direct orders from headquarters." She smiled, knowing she'd won.

The elder man grabbed them out of her hands and read them over quickly then growled lowly before handing them back to Misato. "Very well, but if something DOES happen, I will give the orders, do you understand?"

Misato nodded, grinning. "Yes, of course."

Toji fanned over how incredible she was while Shinji just stared at her, amazed. "She sounded like Dr. Akagi just then." He trailed off, still incredulous about how she just preformed.

"Aw, still so demanding, Katsuragi." An amused voice said from the doorway of the room.

The man in his white uniform turned to the figure. "Mr. Kaji! Have I not told you to not come on board before?"

Asuka turned and smiled from ear-to-ear. "Kaji!" she exclaimed happily.

Misato turned slowly towards the door, her eyes wide. "K-K-K-Kaji?!"

Kaji Ryouji smirked at her. "Nice to see you again too, Katsuragi."

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Author's Notes: Oh, I just love making AU-ish NGE stories, they're so fun to write. Well, how was that for a first chapter, hm? I'd like some feedback (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) and to know if I should continue cause if no one likes my story then I might as well not. Oh yeah, and I forget what Kensuke's last name is so if someone could tell me, it would be a great help, thanks!^_^

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