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Traitors of the Stars: Revelations

Chapter 1: A Secret Kept

Outskirts of Tokyo-3

A week past since Shinji was out of the Medical Center, healed from his wounds. He thought back to what the voice said to him three years ago. "Time always rush on. Hidden in a dark valley. The Shadow of Death."

He heard clapping. "That was great, Shinji. I didn't know you do poetry."

Shinji was surprised. "Neo!" He saw the former emperor. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to tell you something." Neo said. "The Angels are back on their feet. Who knows when their attack will be."

Shinji calmly sighed. "I thank you for telling me this."

Neo chuckled. "Cut the crap, I'm not a ruler anymore."

"Fair enough." Shinji looked at him. "At least tell me where you've been all this time."

"I've been scouting." Neo sigh. "They say humans are the most dangerous game. But these beasts are even worse."

"You've been giving my parents information?" Shinji asked.

"Yes, and the Atlanteans. Anonymously, of course. Gives me a workout, so it's a win-win." Neo joked. "Had my ass on that chair so long that this is refreshing."

"So you were the one responsible?" Shinji asked. "You lured Nadia out here?"

"Yes and no." Neo said. "It's complicated really, I was just sending video feed to Emperor Eleusis. I guess she just overheard it."

Shinji wanted to get angry, but he can't. He sighed. "Regardless of what the fact may be, it's good to see her again."

"I'm hoping she took being lied to pretty well?" Neo asked.

"Yes, she was in love with the fact that I died, but not really, a message she got from you, the Emperor, and even my parents, who are the Directors of NERV." Shinji says sarcasstically. "Oh yes, we had a fun time, drinking alcohol from Misato's fridge, I don't remember much about what happened after that!"

Neo sighed. "I know you must hate me after that, but what happened happened, and there's nothing I can do about it now."

"I know." Shinji said. "I just needed to let it out. I'm sorry about that."

"Same." Neo hung his head. "Listen I have to go, they might be around."

"Alright, goodluck." Neo left Shinji alone. He looked at the city. "I have to tell them."

NERV HQ, Commander's Office

"So, the Angelic Order are coming?" Gendo asked.

"Yes. I've heard that they might attack at any moment." Shinji said.

Gendo rubs his forehead. "Who has told you this?"

"I'm afraid I cannot tell you." Shinji softly said.

"It must be our good friend Neo." Gendo smiled.

Shinji was shocked. "So it's true? He's been giving you information."

"Not all the information." Gendo explained. "We found most of them ourselves. In fact, he's the one who found out about the attack on Tartessos"

"Is there anything else your keeping from me?" Shinji asked.

"No, nothing else has been kept secret." Gendo explained.

Shinji chuckled. "I find that hard to believe."

Gendo noticed he was getting mad. "I can understand if you don't believe me. But I'm telling you, that's everything I know."

Shinji slammed his hand on the desk. "And I'm sure mom knows something?! What is she not telling me?!" He yelled. He instantly calmed down. "I'm sorry."

"Are you alright?" Gendo asked. "You've been acting strange eversince you got out of the infirmary."

"I'm sorry." Shinji apologized again. "I guess the battle against Quetzalcoatl really took a number on me."

"You are dismissed." Gendo said. "Take a breather. Read a book. Watch a movie. Just relax."

"Thanks." Shinji said as he leaves.

NERV HQ, Hallway

As Shinji walked out of the commander's office, he noticed his mother waiting near the door. All he could do was close his eyes and walk away as she entered the office. He heard a voice. "But there's even something worse going on. And it's happening under everyones noses." He looked around.

Shinji saw a spirit. He couldn't believe it. "Quetzalcoatl?" he whispered.

"Now, now. Look, Shinji, I am on your side." said Quetzalcoatl as he thought of what happened. "Even though I have hurt your friends feelings at best and tried killing them at worse. But, look on the bright side, I did make you more of a hero with that speech. Remember that?"

"How are you even here." Shinji said, angry at the Serpent Spirit.

"After you 'killed' me, I was cleansed. I was not myself before. I was given another chance to help you on your fight." Quetzalcoatl explained.

"So now I'm stuck with you?" Shinji asked. "Screw my life."

"Now look, I screwed up back there, a lot of people would not accept my help." Quetzalcoatl said. "What I'm asking is to give me a chance. Fight the Angels and draw him out."

"Who? And to what end?" Shinji asked.

"I don't know his name, but he's masquerading as a man named Henry." Shinji was shocked. "When you past him, he corrupted me, and by extension you."

Shinji stood in silence. "I can see why you want to have your revenge, but what does that have to do with me?"

"I assume you remember the events three years ago." Quetzalcoatl mentioned. "The spirit of a woman came to me, to offer my assistance. She told me everything."

"Shinji!" He turned around and saw Kaji. "Are you feeling alright? You've been talking to yourself for a good two minutes."

Quetzalcoatl was scared. "Don't tell him. You'll jepordize everything."

Shinji yawned. "Yes, I just need to rest my head for a couple hours."

"Okay. Well, take all the time you need." Kaji cheered. "Never know when the Angels will strike again."

Shinji sighed as he walked to his room. "I hope your happy."

"I do appreciate that. Oh, by the way, make sure you're alone when you talk to me. They can't hear me." Quetzalcoatl laughed.

'Spirit of a woman.' Shinji thought. 'Does he mean the spirit in Nadia's jewel?'

Council of the Angelic Order

Adam sat and contemplated to himself about the state the Angels are in. 'Is it too early to be launching an attack?' Suddenly, an Angel entered the room. 'Ireul, I nearly forgot we had a trump card.'

"Sir, if possible I would like to launch an attack on the NERV HQ, they'll never see me coming." Ireul said, sure of himself.

Adam shook his head. "No. In fact, I have a better idea." He turned to Ireul. "I want you to spy for me. Go through any camera they have and give me any information on the Warriors of Fate. Even when nature calls, I want to know everything."

"Understood." Ireul nodded and started to walk away.

"Don't worry. You will make use of your powers really soon." Adam said, lifting Ireul's spirit.

NERV HQ, Shinji's Room

Shinji sighed. "So what's the deal?"

Quetzalcoatl appeared again. "What do you mean?"

"Why am I the only one I can see you?" Shinji said, clearly angry.

"I'm not entirely sure." Quetzalcoatl pondered. "Maybe because I've been inside you the whole time. That probably contributed."

Shinji sighed again. Nadia opened the door. "Shinji, I've got some information on where we could find the next Ange..." She noticed Quetzalcoatl. "No. No no no."

"Hi." Quetzalcoatl said causing Nadia to nearly scream before Shinji put a hand on her mouth.

"Listen, I don't understand it either. But he's an ally, who got corrupted while we were at Tartessos." Shinji admitted. "I want you to keep this a secret, I don't think they'll allow me to stay on duty if they found out. Please, can you do that." Nadia nodded.

Shinji let go of Nadia. She then looked at Quetzalcoatl. "It's a long story." He joked.

Nadia reached her hand towards him, only to pass through him. "No one else can see you?"

"I thought only Shinji could." Quetzalcoatl contemplated. "Maybe it's because both of you were responsible for my freedom." They were confused. "When I was corrupted, the negative views begin to rise up, almost like demonization. So when you killed me, you actually killed my shadow and by defeating me, you freed me."

They were both skeptical. "Makes about as much sense." Shinji joked.

Quetzalcoatl, freed from the shackles of corruption, joins our heroes in an attempt to fight the Angels.

Meanwhile, Adam is planning something big, Cain is working in the shadows, and a man masquerading as Henry is still out there.