History Fanfic / MattersOfFaith

* HotScientist:
** Ritsuko and Maya, as usual.
** Also Asuka and Rei. They both were able to suprise Gendo himself when they [[spoiler: had designed and implemented unauthhorized modifications to their Eva Units]].

* DeadpanSnarker: Rei has her moments
** After simulated fight, with Ikari as a commander instead of Misato

** Also Asuka and Rei. They both were able to suprise Gendo himself when they [[spoiler: designed and implemented unauthhorized modifications to their Eva Units]].
* MadScientist: Rei. Take your pick
** Treating her relationship with Ikari purely as scientific experiment ([[RelationshipUpgrade it changes later]]).
** Burning down her previous apartament (she was testing the flashpoints of different materials).
** Creating Lance of Ayanami [[spoiler: (a spear able to pierce AT fields, but with a nuke.]] Just listen to Asuka

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Asuka to Rei, after a fight with Katsuragi (while Rei remains passive)

''Matters of Faith'' is an ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' fanfiction.

* {{Yandere}}: [[CreepyChild Rei]] is quite violent when it comes to Shinji. Just ask [[BurnBabyBurn Tabris]].

->"Sir, please let Unit-01 take the shot! He's getting into position. All I'm asking is for you to show some faith in your son!"
->Alone in the command deck, with the exception of Kozo, Gendo smiled openly. It was a grim smile, one of cold mirth as he laughed at the world. "But Captain, Faith is all I have in him."
-->-The point where you ''know'' things are OffTheRails

In the grim post-Second Impact world, Gendo Ikari is out to do some good in the only way that he can; by being the most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent]], [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bastard]] that he can be. Meanwhile, Rei is out to help us all; by doing [[ForSCIENCE SCIENCE!]]

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from [[WellIntentionedExtremist Gendo]]'s point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safeguarding humanity. The author makes several small changes to the world, ultimately leaving none of the cast the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more aggressive, Asuka [[WrenchWench more interested in the workings of the Evas]], and Rei... being [[ForSCIENCE Rei]]. Most of the alterations to the characters are initially minor, but they have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

Obvious early influences include Creator/TerryPratchett and ''Fanfic/NobodyDies'', although the author quickly developed a distinct writing style, featuring a blend of good pacing and a mix of exposition, character interaction and action-oriented scenes. Praised for its character development, particularly the slow building of Shinji & Rei's romantic relationship, each character is distinctly different from canon while avoiding OutOfCharacter. A fair amount of world building has been done, fleshing out the Section-2 organization as well as developing the different NERV installations around the world. While the story fell victim to RougeAnglesOfSatin early on, this became less of an issue as the story grew. There are some minor inconsistencies in terminology and character interactions, as well as a few abrupt time shifts between scenes, but these issues do not overly detract from the quality of the story.

It updates infrequently, but the latter chapters tend to be on the longer side, ranging from 15-20k words, not including any [[WordOfGod author's notes]] at the end. It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5919522/1/Matters-of-Faith here]].

[[WMG:Tropes used in Matters of Faith]]
* AdaptationalBadass: It is clear that [[ButtMonkey Shinji]] from the original [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]] is not here. [[HotBlooded Shin]][[TheBerserker ji]] takes his place.
** The change from Canon!Shinji to Matters!Shinji is slow and thought out, barring a few dramatic upswings making for some interesting character development.
* BodyHorror: Sympathetic injuries as a result of damage to the Evas at higher synch rates can cause permanent damage to the pilots.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: According to WordOfGod, Science!Rei was never planned to turn out the way she did, and just developed naturally as they wrote. Rei quickly pushed Gendo to the shadows, taking a larger role in the story.
* ForScience: Rei, and to a lesser extent, Asuka. Rei as a means of connecting with Gendo and Shinji, Asuka as a means of defeating the Angels and earning prestige.
* GratuitousGerman: The scene breaks are Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier! or Vier, Drei, Zwei, Eins!
* OficialCouple: Shinji/Rei, Touji/Hikari and Asuka/Maya surprisingly

* ShoutOut: Several, including ''Fanfic/NobodyDies'', Creator/HPLovecraft, [[Music/ThomasDolby Thomas Dolby]], and Portal.
* {{Yandere}}: [[CreepyChild Rei]] is quite clearly violent when it comes to Shinji. Just ask [[BurnBabyBurn Tabris]].

Obvious early influences include Creator/TerryPratchett and ''Fanfic/NobodyDies'', although the author quickly developed a distinct writing style, featuring a blend of good pacing and a mix of exposition, character interaction and action-oriented scenes. Praised for its character development, particularly the slow building of Shinji & Rei's romantic relationship, each character is distinctly different from canon while avoiding CharacterDerailment. A fair amount of world building has been done, fleshing out the Section-2 organization as well as developing the different NERV installations around the world. While the story fell victim to RougeAnglesOfSatin early on, this became less of an issue as the story grew. There are some minor inconsistencies in terminology and character interactions, as well as a few abrupt time shifts between scenes, but these issues do not overly detract from the quality of the story.

* AdaptationalBadass: It is clear that [[ButtMonkey Shinji]] from the original [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]] is not here. [[HotBlooded Shin]][[TheBerserker ji]] takes his place. And it is [[CrowningMomentofAwesome GLORIOUS!]]

* ShoutOut: Several, including NobodyDies, Creator/HPLovecraft, [[Music/ThomasDolby Thomas Dolby]], and Portal.

* Yandere: [[CreepyChild Rei]] is quite clearly violent when it comes to Shinji. Just ask [[BurnBabyBurn Tabris]].

Obvious early influences include TerryPratchett and NobodyDies, although the author quickly developed a distinct writing style, featuring a blend of good pacing and a mix of exposition, character interaction and action-oriented scenes. Praised for its character development, particularly the slow building of Shinji & Rei's romantic relationship, each character is distinctly different from canon while avoiding CharacterDerailment. A fair amount of world building has been done, fleshing out the Section-2 organization as well as developing the different NERV installations around the world. While the story fell victim to RougeAnglesOfSatin early on, this became less of an issue as the story grew. There are some minor inconsistencies in terminology and character interactions, as well as a few abrupt time shifts between scenes, but these issues do not overly detract from the quality of the story.

* ShoutOut: Several, including NobodyDies, HPLovecraft, [[Music/ThomasDolby Thomas Dolby]], and Portal.

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from [[WellIntentionedExtremist Gendo]]'s point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safeguarding humanity. The author makes several small changes to the world, ultimately leaving none of the cast the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more aggressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the Evas, and Rei... being [[ForSCIENCE Rei]]. Most of the alterations to the characters are initially minor, but they have a far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

Obvious influences include TerryPratchett and NobodyDies, although the author quickly developed a distinct writing style, featuring a blend of good pacing and a mix of exposition, character interaction and action-oriented scenes. Praised for its character development, particularly the slow building of Shinji & Rei's romantic relationship, each character is distinctly different from canon while avoiding CharacterDerailment. A fair amount of world building has been done, fleshing out the Section-2 organization as well as developing the different NERV installations around the world. While the story fell victim to RougeAnglesOfSatin early on, this became less of an issue as the story grew. There are some minor inconsistencies in terminology and character interactions, as well as a few abrupt time shifts between scenes, but these issues do not overly detract from the quality of the story.

It updates rather infrequently, but the latter chapters tend to be on the longer side, ranging from 15-20k words, not including any [[WordOfGod author's notes]] at the end. It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5919522/1/Matters-of-Faith here]].

* BodyHorror: Sympathetic injuries as a result of damage to the EVAs at higher synch rates can cause permanent damage to the pilots.

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from [[WellIntentionedExstremeist Gendo]]'s point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safeguarding humanity. The author makes several small changes to the world, ultimately leaving none of the cast the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more aggressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the Evas, and Rei... being [[ForSCIENCE Rei]]. Most of the alterations to the characters are initially minor, but they have a far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

Obvious influences include TerryPratchett and NobodyDies, although the author quickly developed a distinct writing style, featuring a blend of good pacing and a mix of exposition, character interaction and action-oriented scenes. Praised for its character development, particularly the slow building of Shinji & Rei's romantic relationship, each character is distinctly different from canon while avoiding CharacterDerailment. A fair amount of world building has been done, fleshing out the Section-2 organization as well as developing the different NERV installations around the world.
While the story fell victim to RougeAnglesOfSatin early on, this became less of an issue as the story grew. There are some minor inconsistencies in terminology and character interactions, as well as a few abrupt time shifts between scenes, but these issues do not overly detract from the quality of the story.

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from Gendo's point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safegaurding humanity. No one is the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more agressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the EVAs, and Rei... being [[ForSCIENCE Rei]]. The story starts out with several minor changes to most of the characters, but these have far-reaching effects on the progression of the story.

--->Needs a better description

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from Gendo's point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safegaurding humanity. No one is the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more agressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the EVAs, and Rei... being [[ForSCIENCE Rei]].

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from Gendo's point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safegaurding humanity. No one is the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more agressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the EVAs, and Rei... being Rei.

* AdaptationalBadass: It is clear that [[ButtMonkey Shinji]] from the [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]] is not here. [[HotBlooded Shin]][[TheBerserker ji]] takes his place. And it is [[CrowningMomentofAwesome GLORIOUS!]]
* OutOfFocus: The fic was originally supposed to center around Gendo, but he quickly became overshadowed by the pilots.

[[WMG:Tropes used in Matters of Faith]]

A [[DarkerAndEdgier more serious]] take than usual on the world of [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]], it actually starts off from Gendo's point of view and gives a look into the inner workings of a man in charge of safegaurding humanity. No one is the same as their Canon counterpart; with Shinji more agressive, Asuka more interested in the workings of the EVAs, and Rei... being Rei.

-->--The point where you ''know'' things are OffTheRails

In the grim post-Second Impact world, Gendo Ikari is out to do some good in the only way that he can; by being the most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent]], [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bastard]] that he can be. Meanwhile, Rei is out to help us all; by doing [[ForSCIENCE SCIENCE!]]