Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ Now and Forever ❯ And Eternity ( Chapter 3 )

-The next day-

“…May you rest in peace. In the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The priest quietly finished the eulogy. As the people left to go their own ways, one person remained standing there.

“Asuka. Let's go.” Misato said to the person gently. Asuka turned around.

“Alright.” Her voice was barely above a whisper. `Shinji…'

~*~

How will I start

Tomorrow without you here

Who's heart will guide me

When all answers disappear

 

Is it too late

Are you too far gone to stay

This one's forever

Should never have to go away

 

What will I do

You know I'm only half without you

How will I make it through

~*~

-One year later-

Tears formed in Asuka's sky-blue eyes as she looked upon Shinji's gravestone. `It's been a year since that day…'

 

“Shinji!” Asuka screamed. She ejected herself from the cockpit and ran to the wreckage of unit one. She started throwing the rubble aside to get to Shinji. Hoping, praying that somehow he survived…

 

“Asuka.” A voice said bringing her out of her reverie. Asuka turned and looked at the speaker.

“Oh Misato!” Asuka threw herself into Misato's arms, overwhelmed with tears. “I miss him so much!” Her voice broke and she began to sob.

“It's ok Asuka.” Misato wrapped her arms around the youth and began stroking her hair. “We all miss him.” A few tears fell from her eyes.

 

~*~

If only tears could bring you back to me

If only love could find a way

What would I do, what would I give

If you returned to me someday

Somehow, someway

If my tears could bring you back to me

 

I'd cry you an ocean

If you'd sail on home again

Wings of emotion

Will carry you, I know they can

 

Just light will guide you

And your heart will chart the course

Soon you'll be drifting

Into the arms of your true north

~*~

 

A hand appeared on Misato's shoulder, bringing her back to reality. “Shinji would not want us to dwell on the past.” Ritsuko's voice was just above a whisper.

“I know but I just can't-“Asuka could not finish the sentence. Ritsuko and Misato shared a meaningful glance. Ritsuko looked at her watch and jumped.

“Hey we should get going. We have that reunion to get to.

“It's that late already?” Misato had not realized how long they had been there.

“Yah, well, meet you at the car.” Ritsuko turned and headed towards the parking lot.

Misato squeezed Asuka once more. “Come on Asuka. It's time to leave. “Heading towards the car, she said over her shoulder, “We don't want to miss our ride.”

“Ok Misato. I'll be right there.”

 

~*~

Look in my eyes

And you will see a million tears have gone by

And they're still not dry

 

If only tears could bring you back to me

If only love could find a way

What would I do, what would I give

If you returned to me someday

Somehow, someway

If my tears could bring you back to me

 

I hold you close

And shout the words I only whispered before

For one more chance, for one last dance

There's nothing that I wouldn't give and more

 

If only tears could bring you back to me

If only love could find a way

What would I do, what would I give

If you returned to me someday

Somehow, someway

If only tears could bring you back to me

~*~

 

Asuka ran to catch up to Misato. Stopping, she turned back to the tombstone and whispered, “I love you Shinji. Now and Forever.”

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Evangelion and I do not own the song lyrics.

 

The song featured is: “If Only Tears Could Bring You Back” by Midnight Sons