Neon Genesis Evangelion

THE Alternate Retelling TRUE END

Alpha Chapter

Darkness had fallen on Tokyo 03... with the defeat of Tabris, NERV had completed it's doctrine of Angel elimination. Shinji, while crestfallen as a result of having to terminate the last Angel, Tabris...or better known as Kaworu to him, understood what needed to be done and accepted it. His feelings aside, he was able to move forward.

SEELE wasn't done, however, it still yearned for Human Instrumentality. And now, it seemed, that the only obstacle left standing in their way was ironically the very organization to which they've funded thus far in the obligatory 'fight' against the Angels – NERV.

It was determined that the Japanese Strategic Self Defense Force would be dispatched in order to force the cease and desist of NERV operational procedures and staff. This prompted the "Assault on the Geo Front" to which became a stalemate as NERV refused to adhere to the J.S.S.D.F.'s demands. In response, NERV issued a compulsory order to Shinji and Koji to pilot their Evangelions once again. However, while Koji could be reached... Shinji was unwilling to answer said orders... He was busy visiting Asuka in the hospital where she remained unconscious still...

"Asuka... did I do the right thing?" Shinji asked aloud as he walked past her bed and put his hand on the wall, "I need to know... Kei and Misato... they tell me I did the right thing. They said that Kaworu wanted to die... so that I should be the existence that should live... I need you Asuka... I need your strength..."

"...baka..."

Shinji's eyes widened upon hearing her voice, he instantly spun around and saw her slowly sitting up in her bed...she turned and looked up at him.

"Asuka... I'm-I'm so glad that you're—"

"Shut up!" Asuka exclaimed, a furious look in her eyes.

"Asuka..."

"...Are you always going to be such a coward? Is acting so pathetic the only thing you can do? You're pitiful!"

"...W-why are you saying things like that? I was so worried about you...we all were...we are."

"You have no idea what happened to me!"

"Actually..."

Shinji clearly spells out the results of her tests, mixed in with that which Kei had told him during the aftermath after Tabris was defeated... Asuka learned that she wasn't physically assaulted as she was led to believe...

"...Kei found that out from Ren...huh?"

"Yeah... I... I wanted to tell you. I didn't want you to carry the burden of a false reality... I didn't want you to –"

"...Thanks..." Asuka muttered.

"H-huh?"

"Shut up...I'm not going to repeat myself. So... it's over huh? All the Angels have been defeated. You really did it, Shinji... I won't lie and say that I'm exactly happy that it was you... I wish I could've been the one to do it... but... I guess I do owe you. Despite everything I've said... you're...still here."

"Asuka...it's not exactly over. You see..."

Shinji explains the current situation to Asuka. Koji was currently in Evangelion Unit 03 dealing with the J.S.S.. Then he handed Asuka a package. It contained her plug suit and A10 nerve chip.

"Shinji, this is probably the best gift you've ever given me." Asuka replied, as she removed all the monitor cables from her body and got out of her bed. She then started to remove her gown...

"A-asuka! W-what are you—"

"I don't mind...but..." Asuka turns her head with a smirk, "If you do look, you're going to have to take responsibility after this is over."

Shinji gulped and despite the inclination to look, he shut his eyes... to which he suddenly felt something moist touch his lips. Slowly, he opened his eyes...

"I'm not going to say I'm sorry...for anything I've said before..."

"I...I wouldn't expect you to..."

"Good... alright Shinji... let's go then, Koji's going to need our help."

"Yeah...you're right."

Asuka and Shinji both exited the hospital room in the medical wing of NERV. Looking around they both noticed that there wasn't signs of anyone around the general vicinity. Pressing onward, they made their way towards the hangar...they needed to get to their Evangelions before it was too late.

Meanwhile...Evangelion Unit 03 was doing what it could to defend headquarters. At the moment, Koji was managing to hold his own against the rather average military strength of the J.S.S.D.F.

"You're doing good, Koji... just keep it up." Misato said in support.

"I'm doing the best I can... Why are they attacking us? We defeated the Angels... this isn't right."

"To think that our final enemy... would be man itself," Fuyutsuki replied ominously.

The J.S.S.D.F. were no match for the strength of an Evangelion and it wasn't long before Eva 03 had started to scatter their forces. It was becoming a stalemate...

"So... they would use the Evangelion... I had hoped to solve this matter peacefully... it seems we're have to fight fire with fire... Drop a succession of N2 mines...we shall see how their defenses hold... then, send in the SEELE elite and mobilize the Eva Series..."

"Acknowledged..."

The J.S.S.D.F. cleared the area of attack suddenly.

"W-what's going on?" Koji asked with confusion in his voice, "They're...leaving?"

"Shit! They're going to be dropping the bombs! Maximize your AT Field, Koji! As for everyone else – TAKE COVER NOW!"

Moment later the SEELE blitz ensued, as a plethora of N2 mines were dropped directly on top of NERV HQ... purging a giant hole in the top. Following a force of SEELE Elite para-troopers dropped out of an air convoy that had slipped past Eva 03's defense net. Unable to intercept them, Koji could only watch as the base was infiltrated by SEELE operatives en mass. It proved to be irrelevant, however, as he also noticed a flocking swarm circling the skies from the outside perimeter... the Eva Series...

"Koji, you need to stand your ground – help will be there shortly!"

"R-right..."

"Dammit, where's Shinji! I need him to sortie on the double!" Misato shouted.

"Camera's have just picked up Shinji's location – he's with Asuka! They're leaving the medical wing now!"

"But... that area's completely cut off from the rest of the base due to the N2 mines – the SEELE para troopers have entered the base at that junction!" Koji shouted.

"...Looks like it's time to go maverick again..." Misato muttered as she cocked her handgun.

"Fuyutsuki... take care of this base." Gendo Ikari stated cryptically, "There's a matter to which I need to resolve."

"Give my regards to Yui." Were Fuyutsuki's last words to Gendo before he had lowered out of sight using his own private lift that descended deep into terminal dogma...

"Vice Commander? Where's the Commander headed?" Misato questioned.

"It's not a matter to which concerns you, Major. For the time being, however, are you going?"

"Yes, I need to ensure that those kids make it to their Evas."

"Good... I'll take care of things here. Good luck, Major."

"Thank you..."

Misato bolted down the hall outside the control center. She was outside of the only 'safe' zone of headquarters now. As she progressed downward the hallway, opposition appeared from around the corner. Taking action, Misato shot two quick shots towards them, downing them. She continued onward...

Meanwhile...Shinji and Asuka were running down a darkened corridor. The section of the base they were in had lost most primary power with only occasional flickers of light to guide their way...When they rounded the corner... a group of armed SEELE soldiers stood, arms aimed at them...

"Nothing personal kids...but this is the end of the road."

Then, dropping in from behind from the vents below was Ren who wasted no time attacking the soldiers. She sliced the head clean off the first on her left, and then stabbed the second through the back and out the stomach... leaving only one out of the three that made up this group of soldiers...

"Y-you bitch... Die!"

"You first..." Ren retorted stabbing the soldier through his throat before he could pull the trigger. He slumped to the ground, feverishly trying to prevent his jugular from squirting out blood but to no avail... with each beat of his heart he bleed outward and died...

"You!" Asuka shouted with fury in her eyes.

"Relax, Asuka... she's not here to harm us... she's here to help."

"Kei? Is that true?"

"Yes, she has no reason to stay tied with SEELE... so for the time being, she is aiding us against SEELE. There's nothing like a grand counter attack to get back at your enemy on the defensive."

"We need to get moving."

"Right. We're almost at the hangar. Stay close to us and we'll get you there safely."

"Kei..." Shinji started to say.

"Save it kid, we've got no time for chit-chat."

"..." Nodding in understanding, Shinji followed Asuka who in turn followed Kei towards the hangar. Ren brought up the rear guard position as they advanced...

Author's Comments

Well it's been 4 years coming since I've returned to working on the story that put me on the Fan-Fiction map... well that might be tooting my own horn to a bit of a stretch, but be it as it may, facts are facts and it has been indeed almost 4 years since I have updated this story. Those of you who haven't drawn the correlations to my original work "Neon Genesis Evangelion: An Alternate Retelling" should know now that this is infact the TRUE END that I had promised those 4 years ago.

This is the first part of what is probably going to be a three or four part story. It won't be very long, as it's the ending scenario to my alternate retelling account of Evangelion. Due to various reasons this will be a bit more straight forward and probably a bit less psychological than the events happening during the bulk of the 25 chapters of the story but that's because I'm working to tie up the loose ends and try to bring a better understanding to why certain characters do what they're doing. And of course, there's the big question of what will happen next with the potential of Third Impact on the horizon. I want you all to understand ahead of time that my frame of mind is a lot different than it was four years ago given a lot of various events that have happened in my personal life since then. So, while I won't spoil anything, expect a straightforward in-your-face approach to the 'fates' of our characters. I can't promise everyone will make it out of this alive, but what I can promise is that I'm going to do everything I can to make this TRUE END something to live up to the four years I have been away from this project.

Thank you for all those who have favored this story well long after I had written it and thank you for those who read this even after I have waited so long to begin the wrap up work on it's completion. Look forward to the next part -Beta Chapter- next weekend. Thank you again, and I hope you enjoyed the contents of Alpha Chapter.

-Rukaii