Disclaimer: Neon Genesis: Evangelion is not owned by me, nor are any of the
intellectual properties contained therein. Gainax does. In fact, pretty
soon they'll probably also be the owners of my soul, considering the cost
of the boxed DVD set for the series. No money and no soul make me sad
fanfic writer. "~_~
This hunk of drivel takes place before the 15th Angel attack, that's all I know. Haven't really set a time and place yet, as I'm still writing it. You understand. It'll probably be rated at least PG-13, as all my stuff, but probably not R. Trying to avoid that, thank you so much.
This piece is inspired by the fanfiction series Shinji Hunting Season, which is written by someone else and appears wherever he or she wants, and I'm pretty sure I'll end up paraphrasing one of the lines from What Every Girl Wants, by Random1377, I think. Okay, and I also got some inspiration from Zentrodie's MSTs, sue me ya bastards. So, if that's all, quit bothering me and read the damn story.
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A Superior Game
Chapter 1: A New Hope
(A/N: Sorry about the Star Wars reference, but it's damn near impossible to have any comedic originality these days.)
It was a bright and pleasant day in Tokyo-3, but no one would know inside one of the offices of NERV headquarters, hidden deep within Central Dogma. Dr. Ritsuko Akagi enters, striding toward the two figures behind the desk, a file folder in her hands.
"Dr. Akagi, your report."
Ritsuko rested the file before the one seated at the desk, the more imposing of the two figures. The slightest of wavering betrayed her voice as she spoke.
"There is an anomaly in regards to the last synch test. According to the measurements, all three Children seem to be ...altering their respective ratios. The Third Child's ratio has remained steady, with negligible variations, but upon closer inspection, his alpha patterns have altered drastically, to the point where we can barely distinguish that it's his anymore."
The lesser imposing of the two, standing behind and to the right of the one seated at the desk, spoke up.
"Do you know if whether or not this has to do with the most recent Angel attack?"
"We're not entirely sure, but the Magi has been working on probabilities for."
"Irrelevant," the more menacing of the two stated, stifling Ritsuko. "Will this affect his ability to pilot?"
"Not so far as we can tell. The Magi has already given us an O-9 probability it would affect his piloting ability, one way or another."
"Very well. Continue."
Ritsuko took in a deep breath, knowing that neither one would like the next piece of news.
"As for the First and Second Children, their ratios have actually risen and lowered respectively, in regards to their proximity to the Third Child while testing. Rei's score jumped almost 15 points within a span of two point three minutes, and Asuka's score dropped almost 10."
The two men behind the desk pondered this for a few seconds before the less menacing of them replied, "And you're sure their proximity to the Third Child resulted in these fluctuations?"
Ritsuko nodded. "Absolutely. When we removed the Third Child from the test area, both synch ratios returned to normal standards. Also, upon examining their alpha patterns, it seemed like the longer they were left in relative proximity with the Third Child, their patterns started to alter as well, almost as if to compliment his."
A glare came off the seated one's glasses as he steepled his hands in front of his face.
"Are you sure about this?"
"Reasonably sure, Commander. Magi's still working on the relation probabilities, but they're somewhere in the 87th percentile, last I checked."
"Keep us updated. You are dismissed."
Silence reigned in the Commander's office as Ritsuko made her way for the door, unyielding until she shut the door behind her with a soft click.
"It seems the Third Child's power has awakened."
"I assume it would have had to eventually. The boy always did take after Yui."
"Do you wish us to bring him in?"
"No, Kozo. We need someone he will trust. Besides, even now, his power could very well exceed my own. I have nothing I can teach him."
"So, who do you suggest?"
The Commander turned to face his subordinate, as he removed his glasses to look him in the eye.
"Send in Agent Ryoji."
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"I'm home."
Shinji Ikari removed his shoes quietly as only the echo from the walls answered back. He breathed a sigh as he entered his shared apartment, closing the door behind him and resting his backpack beside the door. He made it halfway to the kitchen before he heard a familiar voice right behind him.
"Hey Shinji, what's goin' on?"
Shinji jumped slightly as he turned to come across a familiar stubbly face.
"Oh, hello Kaji-san. Misato-san isn't here, is she?"
"Nope, still at NERV, filling out reports, last I checked. That's okay, I'm here to see you."
"R-really? What about?"
Kaji smiled softly as he said, "Shinji, you've awakened."
This hunk of drivel takes place before the 15th Angel attack, that's all I know. Haven't really set a time and place yet, as I'm still writing it. You understand. It'll probably be rated at least PG-13, as all my stuff, but probably not R. Trying to avoid that, thank you so much.
This piece is inspired by the fanfiction series Shinji Hunting Season, which is written by someone else and appears wherever he or she wants, and I'm pretty sure I'll end up paraphrasing one of the lines from What Every Girl Wants, by Random1377, I think. Okay, and I also got some inspiration from Zentrodie's MSTs, sue me ya bastards. So, if that's all, quit bothering me and read the damn story.
()=========={===============================================
A Superior Game
Chapter 1: A New Hope
(A/N: Sorry about the Star Wars reference, but it's damn near impossible to have any comedic originality these days.)
It was a bright and pleasant day in Tokyo-3, but no one would know inside one of the offices of NERV headquarters, hidden deep within Central Dogma. Dr. Ritsuko Akagi enters, striding toward the two figures behind the desk, a file folder in her hands.
"Dr. Akagi, your report."
Ritsuko rested the file before the one seated at the desk, the more imposing of the two figures. The slightest of wavering betrayed her voice as she spoke.
"There is an anomaly in regards to the last synch test. According to the measurements, all three Children seem to be ...altering their respective ratios. The Third Child's ratio has remained steady, with negligible variations, but upon closer inspection, his alpha patterns have altered drastically, to the point where we can barely distinguish that it's his anymore."
The lesser imposing of the two, standing behind and to the right of the one seated at the desk, spoke up.
"Do you know if whether or not this has to do with the most recent Angel attack?"
"We're not entirely sure, but the Magi has been working on probabilities for."
"Irrelevant," the more menacing of the two stated, stifling Ritsuko. "Will this affect his ability to pilot?"
"Not so far as we can tell. The Magi has already given us an O-9 probability it would affect his piloting ability, one way or another."
"Very well. Continue."
Ritsuko took in a deep breath, knowing that neither one would like the next piece of news.
"As for the First and Second Children, their ratios have actually risen and lowered respectively, in regards to their proximity to the Third Child while testing. Rei's score jumped almost 15 points within a span of two point three minutes, and Asuka's score dropped almost 10."
The two men behind the desk pondered this for a few seconds before the less menacing of them replied, "And you're sure their proximity to the Third Child resulted in these fluctuations?"
Ritsuko nodded. "Absolutely. When we removed the Third Child from the test area, both synch ratios returned to normal standards. Also, upon examining their alpha patterns, it seemed like the longer they were left in relative proximity with the Third Child, their patterns started to alter as well, almost as if to compliment his."
A glare came off the seated one's glasses as he steepled his hands in front of his face.
"Are you sure about this?"
"Reasonably sure, Commander. Magi's still working on the relation probabilities, but they're somewhere in the 87th percentile, last I checked."
"Keep us updated. You are dismissed."
Silence reigned in the Commander's office as Ritsuko made her way for the door, unyielding until she shut the door behind her with a soft click.
"It seems the Third Child's power has awakened."
"I assume it would have had to eventually. The boy always did take after Yui."
"Do you wish us to bring him in?"
"No, Kozo. We need someone he will trust. Besides, even now, his power could very well exceed my own. I have nothing I can teach him."
"So, who do you suggest?"
The Commander turned to face his subordinate, as he removed his glasses to look him in the eye.
"Send in Agent Ryoji."
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"I'm home."
Shinji Ikari removed his shoes quietly as only the echo from the walls answered back. He breathed a sigh as he entered his shared apartment, closing the door behind him and resting his backpack beside the door. He made it halfway to the kitchen before he heard a familiar voice right behind him.
"Hey Shinji, what's goin' on?"
Shinji jumped slightly as he turned to come across a familiar stubbly face.
"Oh, hello Kaji-san. Misato-san isn't here, is she?"
"Nope, still at NERV, filling out reports, last I checked. That's okay, I'm here to see you."
"R-really? What about?"
Kaji smiled softly as he said, "Shinji, you've awakened."