Story: Asuka the Lab Rat

It is very important to note that Rei Ayanami is not a human being. She did not have the same reproductive instincts as those around her, which left her as a disinterested third party to the relationships going on around her. It seemed that ultimately it all came back to one thing: Sex.

"Forty five, forty six, forty seven..."

Commander Ikari and Doctor Akagi shared a secret sexual relationship that coloured how they interacted with one another. Misato and Kaji shared a formerly sexual relationship that one seeks to revive and yet the other does not. Then there were the pilots themselves: Pilot Ikari felt obvious sexual attraction to both Rei herself and Pilot Sohryu. Pilot Sohryu felt repressed sexual desires towards Pilot Ikari, and noticed he was also interested in Rei: Therefore she behaved badly to Rei in an attempt to undermine any sexual relationship that may develop.

"Fifty, fifty one, fifty two..."

And Rei herself? She felt something for Pilot Ikari. However, based on her studies of those around her it was unlikely it was a sexual desire. Her reactions to him did not fit anything she had seen from other people when they were around those they sexually desired.

"Fifty five, fifty six, fifty seven..."

Then again, how would Rei know? Before today she would have dismissed the thought. However, today the thought lingered in the back of her mind. Though Rei could hardly imagine it at the time, her exposure to Asuka's pheromones were having a rather unusual effect on her unusual physiology.

"Fifty eight, fifty nine, sixty... That should be sufficient, Pilot Sohryu."

The first indication of this on an external level was how she addressed Asuka. She had said Pilot Sohryu as if it rhymed with "just used toilet brush." Rei's face was neutral as ever, but her eyes wandered over Asuka's body. Yes. She could see why Pilot Ikari might find her physically appealing. However, her attitude made her a wholly unsuitable mate.

In which case, there was one logical conclusion. She must work to make Asuka into a suitable mate for Pilot Ikari.

"Great, now I should limber up," Asuka said, making as if to lie down. However, Rei interrupted her, grabbing her by the arm and hauling her up to her feet. "Oh! I... I suppose not?" she muttered uncertainly.

"No I have another idea in mind," Rei firmly said. Her tone of voice was the same as ever, but to anyone listening carefully enough maybe they could detect a slight touch of malice in there somewhere. Yes, Rei fully understood now. That strange scent Asuka was giving off. It was a mating signal. Much as she had feared, her body was creating a scent to attract Pilot Ikari.

However, she could not allow that to come to pass. Not as Asuka currently was. She had the mind, but she did not have the right attitude. She required training. And fortunately for her Rei had just now realised her true calling in life.

"I shall personally see to your wellbeing," Rei said, patting the training equipment she had in mind. As to the trainers she eyed them up and down before speaking. "You are dismissed." Ah. Based on their physical cues it seemed as though Asuka's pheromones were also affecting the trainers. This would be for the best, then. The trainers hesitated, and so Rei repeated herself. "You. Are. Dismissed."

This time they got the message and slid off to goodness knows where, leaving the two girls alone. Now then. Pilot Ikari had retreated to the bathroom. Presumably to take care of his arousal. On that basis Rei had selected the equipment closest to the gentleman's room quite deliberately.

"Pilot Sohryu," Rei said once they were alone. Asuka was wringing her hands behind her back and trying very hard to back away, so Rei stepped up and pulled her forward. As soon as she was within distance of her, Asuka immediately fell into line. "You will follow my instructions to the letter. I shall train your body as well as your mind."

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Shinji walked out of the bathroom stall like a man who had just run a flat mile after only an hour's sleep. He could still walk, but he wasn't quite going on all cylinders right now. Honestly he felt a little bit silly now having to jerk off like that in a public restroom. Ugh, he felt like such a... Loser!

Though by now that feeling was so familiar it might as well be a best friend. He washed his hands with deliberate care. The warm water from the tap actually felt kind of refreshing. He'd, aha, put the muscles in his hands to the test so to speak.

While he was at it he splashed some water on his face and then stared at his reflection in the mirror. "Ahaaaa..." he sighed. "Oh man. Asuka's so hot... If only she had a nice personality." Another weary sigh. "If only Rei had some personality! If only I had the courage to ask one of them out..."

But he didn't. Because he was a weenie who would rather jerk off than actually try to have real physical affection with a girl. Shinji scratched the side of his head. Man! He usually had better self control than this didn't he? Actually no, scratch that, he'd been rather restrained all truth told. At least he hadn't had to hold back his hand from trying to cop a feel of that sweet, sweet -

Ahem! "I'd better get out there before they miss me!" he proclaimed to nobody in particular. Alright. Act casual, just get back into the flow of things and try to ignore the cute girls in the tight clothes unless they deliberately talk to you. I mean, come on! The plugsuits are way, way skimpier and tighter and way more form fitting than these mere spandex could ever be!

After about a minute or so of practising his nonchalant walk until he got it absolutely perfect, replete with idle whistle, Shinji marched right on out of the bathroom and as soon as he did so found his gaze resting on spandex covered ass.

"Step, step, step," Rei commanded, and Asuka obeyed. Shinji was boggling at the sight before him. "Hello Pilot Ikari. Step, step, step. Would you like to assist us in training Pilot Sohryu?"

Training. Right. Training, indeed! The two girls were on a treadmill, with Rei walking backwards and Asuka forwards. They were in a tight embrace. Rei's hands firmly planted upon Asuka's hips, while Asuka's hands were around Rei's back. It very much seemed to Shinji as though Asuka's hips were being guided by Rei's hands, making them walk in a very exaggerated manner. Furthermore, Asuka was planting kisses on Rei's cheeks, alternating between them with each passing step. It was sensual. Intimate. Erotic, but not quite pornographic.

Well, wasn't that trip to the bathroom just a giant waste of time, then?

"So, Pilot Ikari? Will you assist?" Rei asked. Her tone sounded weirdly insistent.

"Um... Okay? I guess?" Shinji answered. "What do you need me to do exactly?"

1. Help her create an Asuka sandwich.
2. Take over for Rei. As soon as she's gone Asuka's attitude flips.
3. Ask Asuka to do things while walking, and then Rei will punish her if she disobeys.
4. Spank Asuka every time she takes a step.
5. Something else