Authors Note (entirely skippable): Hello this is my first fic ever. I started writing it awhile ago based on an Adeptus Evangelion campaign scenario that I wrote then realized it would work better as a fanfiction. After lurking on this site for a while my friend (Godzilla327) finally convinced me to make an account and publish. Since this is based on Adeptus Evangelion it is set in an AU separate from the main Eva timeline hence most of the characters are OCs.

If you see any grammar/spelling mistakes fell free to DM me or something and I'll try to fix it ASAP. All kinds of feedback are appreciated especially constructive criticism since I am always looking for a way to improve my writing. I really hope you enjoy!


July 9th 2015, exactly 1400 hours, Kumomoto Airport, Japan

The light stung Alexanders eyes as the ramp in the cargo ramp of the D-2 Griffin opened. When he woke up earlier this morning to board the supersonic aircraft he had expected to be landing in Shanghai, China not Kumamoto, Japan. He was young, no older than 15, with greasy brown hair. He wore a khaki and yellow NERV uniform with a patch which read 'Eva Pilot, Unit 02' on the sleeve of the jacket. His companion, a blond woman, was dressed much more casually, simple blue jeans and a well-fitting white t-shirt. She had an air of confidence about her in contrast to the boy.

"This doesn't look like NREV 00" the boy said.

His companion held up her hand to shield her eyes from the sun. "That because NERV 00 is in Neo Kagoshima 80 miles south of here."

"The guy on the radio said that 'the Angels have returned.' Do you believe that?" he asked nervously.

The blond woman scratched her head "Well he had the proper authentication codas, so I'm inclined to trust him."

A single figure exited one of the main terminal building and quickly made its way toward the pair. As it crossed the deserted tarmac its features became clearer. He was a tall grey haired man with a large belly. He was wearing a Soviet officer's uniform, one hand held the cap under his armpit the other outstretched to shake. "You must be the Americans" he said with a wide mustachioed grin "I am Agent Yuri Bazarov NERV section two, we spoke over the radio."

The blond woman shook his hand. "Agent Abigail Green NERV Section Two. This is-"

The large man raised a hand to cut her off. "There is no need. The boy's reputation proceeds him. Alexander Cooper; Forth Child, America's contribution to Spartan Legacy, soon to be Pilot of Unit 02 and in the splendid care of Agent Green." He turned to the young man. "All correct I trust?"

"I guess so. " Alex said sheepishly, running his fingers through his hair.

"Good, there is little time to waste, come with Me." the Russian turned back the way he came and the two had to jog slightly to keep up with the man's enormous strides.

Alex turned his head and whispered "Abby do you know this guy? What's going on?"

"I've heard the name Bazarov before but I never met the guy. His ward is the Third Child which means that she'll probably be around here somewhere too, so keep your eyes peeled ok."

The tall man pushed through the double doors to the main terminal building. The air conditioning felt nice compared to the sweaty interior of the D-2 Griffin. "At 1300 hours today the NERV outpost in Okinawa detected a code blue heading north through East China Sea" Agent Bazarov explained as the trio moved hastily up the stairs to a second set of doors.

Abby interjected "The only positions of strategic importance in this area are NERV 06 in Shanghai and NERV 00 in Neo Kagoshima and I'm guessing you think its gunna touch down in the latter otherwise you wouldn't have rerouted us."

Bazarov chuckled as he held the door for the two. "Very good Agent Green."

Alex paused, "Um . . . how do you know its heading for NERV 00? If you don't mind me asking."

The Russian deflected the question "Strategic guess." He glanced knowingly at his fellow agent. "Come quickly there is someone I want you to meet."

Alex was taken in by the sight of the empty terminal. He had never been to a civilian airport before but from what he had scene in movies they were supposed to bustling with people from all corners of the globe. But this place was desolate, almost eerie "Where are all the people?" he asked

This time Abby answered "Article 14 of the treaty of New Istanbul, the UN can seize any building it needs to for military use."

That's not right Alex thought. He didn't always agree with the UN did in the name of security but he had to go along with it, after all it was his job.

Their guide hurried them into a nearby conference room. The room was bare save a large table littered with maps and charts and a brunet girl in a khaki and yellow jacket. She appeared to be older than Alex but not by much and was maybe half an inch taller than him. "I would like to introduce Ms. Natasha Lavrova; Third Child, Pilot of Unit 01, Spartan Legacy and pride of the Second Soviet Union."

The girl crossed the room and looked directly at Alex. She sniffed the air around him and said something in Russian "Yemu nuzhen dush"

Alex couldn't understand. Maybe I should introduce myself, first impressions are important after all. Alex though as he extended his hand to shake. "Hello, I'm Alexander Cooper, the Fourth Child." This did not have the desired effect however and only seemed to confuse the girl.

Bazarov spoke up. "She is not so good with English, perhaps you try Russian or Japanese?"

Alex didn't know any Russian and he hadn't used his Japanese in years. He sighed he would have to give it a shot. He took a moment to compose himself then spoke "hellow… I am… Alexander Cooper… I am the… four child"

"Your Language skills need work." Responded the girl fluently.

Alex took this in then searched his mind for a retort. "What… did you say… recently?"

"I said you look weak." Natasha said flatly to which Agent Bazarov barked something in Russian, clearly upset with her, "Yes sir," she snapped to her commander. "I'm sorry, Cooper I'm sure you're very capable."

"Agent Abigail Green, good to meet ya." Abby spoke just as fluently as if she was born Japanese. She stuck out her hand to the girl for a shake but got a salute in return.

Alex watched this. He had herd that the other Eva pilots could be odd but he had never thought anything of it, after all everyone he met was a little odd, but this girl was different somehow. Something was off about her. Creepy wasn't the right word for it. She was . . . obedient.

There was a crackle of static and Bazarov put his finger to his ear. "I have just received word that Unit 01 has touched down on tarmac. "He looked to Alex. "Your Unit 02 should be arriving soon. Now that we all speak the same language there is planning to be done."

"Yes sir" rang Natasha.

"Right?" said Alex cautiously, questioning his own grammar.

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July 9th 2015, approximately 1500 hours, NERV 00

"Launch!" blared a voice from his headset.

Chief Engineer Eddie Bishop watched Eva Unit 00 rocket up the catapult to the streets of Neo Kagoshima on one of the monitor mounted on the walls of his compact office. The angel wasn't expected to make landfall until 1800 hours but this gave the Second Child time to prepare. From this tiny room the paralyzed man could communicate with nearly everyone in the Geofront.

He flicked a switch on his headset. "Lt. Okamoto how goes the repairs on our comm systems?"

"Not to good sir." Replied a feminine voice "it looks like poor maintenance is the culprit. Were just lucky we got the message from Okinawa before the network shut down. In any case we won't be making contact with any of the other NERV facilities today."

The Canadian Engineer nodded "Understood how about you Lt. Adams how the evacuation coming?"

This time a man's voice came over his headset. "Not too well, nobody's taking it seriously the shelters are at half capacity, the NKPD is doing their best to round up the stragglers. Hopeful the sight of a 40 meter tall armored cyborg walking around district two will scare some sense into em."

"I just hope that Capitan Clark can take that thing out with the home fleet, then we won't even need to use the Evangelion Unit 00" said a voice the Engineer recognized as Lt. Romanowski.

Damn it! Bishop thought to himself. Everything has to go wrong on the day the Commander visits. The Commander had held off on appointing an Operations Director for NERV 00 but with the external comm system failure and the mismanagement of the state of emergency. It looked highly probable that this was his last day as the de facto ruler of his little fortress. He intended to make the most of it however.

Bishop flipped a switch on the desk and a miniature holographic display appeared before him. It showed a three dimensional representation of Neo Kagoshima. It was nicknamed the floating city because of its foundations or rather lack thereof. When Old Kagoshima was destroyed in the second impact Neo Kagoshima was build floating directly above it namesake's ruins. The city itself surround Mt Sakurajima like spokes on a wagon weal. 6 of the city's 12 districts shared the dormant volcano's borders. Each district was a web of various canals and waterways layered on top of a standard city grid that is accept for District 1 which consisted of the 'dry parts' of Old Kagoshima. Bishop sighed, for now at least all of this was his responsibility to protect no matter what fallout tomorrow might bring.

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July 9th 2015, 1600 hours, Kumomoto Airport

Agent Abigail Green snorted anxiously and set down the radio headset the airport had provided her. The data pad in her hand it showed an outline of a grotesque creature with fins, scales and fur. Even its silhouette radiated menace.

"Is what they'll be fighting?"

"If the radar station in Okinawa is to be believed." responded Agent Bazarov

Abby looked up from the old-fashioned LCD screen "'Do you think their ready?' Is what I meant to ask you? Natasha is your charge and you've read Alex's dosser thoroughly."

"They? Why do you defer to my judgment on forth child?" Bazarov probed. "He is your charge no? You should know him best. Could it be you are looking to confirm your own worries?"

"Well, you're a perceptive one." Abby said with a smirk

"Thank you, it is my job "Agent Bazarov smiled back. "I was KGB operative back when UN allowed such organizations to exist."

"Can I get an answer?" Questioned the blond.

Bazarov sighed "Natasha has much experience in Eva if anything happens she will help Alex. Why the concern if I may ask? His scores in simulations were adequate."

"That just it, they were simulations the kid has never even seen a real Eva let alone fought an angel in one."

"You forget. No one has fought an angel in 15 years, and back then there were no Evas. You let your worries get the best of you."

The two were interrupted by a voice over Abby's discarded headset "Unit 02 is fifteen minutes out mam."

Abby quickly snatched up the receiver. "Thank you Corporal." She turned her attention back to Bazarov "They may be worries but for now their very real." With a sharp turn Abby opened the door to the terminal. "Alex! Natasha! Front and center." she called out to the two pilots who were going over the last minute details of their combat plan.

"Mam" Natasha said as she popped up from her seat followed sluggishly by Alex.

Abby tossed a small parcel to each of the pilots. "These are your plugsuits, they're each equipped with A10 clips, neural feedback dampeners, remote defibrillators, vital monitoring systems and an auto-tourniquet system. You should get changed now, Unit 02 will be here soon"

Alex seemed confused as he opened the package but he didn't say a word. Natasha must have picked up on this because she spoke up. "The color of the suit is the same as your Eva's mine is olive green with orange accents, just like my Unit 01, and yours is the color your Eva will be."

This only seemed to clear things up a little for Alex "The… one for… simulations… were all… gray." He said slowly. Staring at the dull red and grey plugsuit. He looked mystified, though Abby knew this was

"Natasha I'm making you team leader for this sortie" Abby stated causing Natasha to smile faintly. She spoke to Alex in English to make sure he could understand "Alex I want you to follow her lead. Do what she tells you ok." The boy nodded in affirmative.

Natasha quickly saluted with her plugsuit tucked under one arm the way Bazarov had earlier. "I won't let you down mam"

"Please knock it off, if you salute me every time we talk your arm is gunna fall off." Abby said in the most respectful way she could think of.

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July 9th 2015. 1800 hours just north of Neo Kagoshima airspace

Natasha Lavrova looked out over the mountains north of Neo Kagoshima. One could be forgiven for thinking they had left earth entirely. The roiling green hills that surrounded the city looked pristine but not just that, almost like they were from a time before humans ever existed. And slowly but surely signs of civilization cropped up as they flew closer to the city. First farmland than suburbs than the city outskirts and then finally the metropolis proper.

My god… she thought to herself in near disbelief. Once the city came fully into view it was clear where the angel had been and where it had not, at least it was from the air. There was a trail of destroyed buildings that started at the waterfront and crossed serval of the waterways which crisscrossed the city and ended with two blurry figures fighting in the distance. As they flew closer she got a better look at them. One was humanoid, clearly an Eva its head has a single curved horn in the center and glowing white eyes it was painted entirely neon blue but for its wing pylons, shins, forearms and knees that were pastel white. It was in trouble. Natasha could tell that by the way it was running. One of its legs was injured it stopped for a moment to fire its pallet rifle and Natasha shifted her attention to its target.

It was a hulking monster as tall as an Eva but what caught her attention was its arms which were of unnatural proportions they were at least twice its height in length and ended in three hideous fingered claws. Its legs were quite muscular and bent backwards. Its scaly back was arched with hideous spines that looked vaguely like oily feathers at a distance.

Natasha took note that each time it took a swing with one of its massive arms it had to move the other one to the opposite side of its body to keep its balance. This could come in handy later. As the monster turned its body in preparation of another strike, Natasha caught a glimpse of the creature's massive cyclopean eye and more usefully the monsters core which was directly below it.

There was a suddenly a flash of movement as the massive titan's right arm sprang forward at unnatural speed. The blue Eva tried to dodge but wasn't fast enough. The force of the hit tour the pallet rifle, shattering it to pieces, sending the blue Eva crashing through several buildings with a severe dent in its chasse before collapsing in a pile.

There could be no more waiting around she hoped to god that Cooper understood the battle plan. He had been very difficult to talk to with his broken Japanese, thick American accent and every few minutes he seemed to zone out so she had to snap her fingers or shout to get his attention. Not to mention this was his first time in a real Evangelion. "Cooper" a small window appeared on her left which showed a live feed of him running his fingers through his greasy hair.

"What… is it… Natasha" he said in what must have been his best impression of a toddler learning to speak.

"We need too drop in a second, are you ready?"

"Right!" he exclaimed loudly. As the ES-18 pilots who were listening in on their conversation lowered their altitude to 300 meters above the ground. The sound of the aircraft seemed to distract the angel momentarily as it stopped its advance toward the blue Eva to witness the commotion before lumbering back around.

"Ok, were detaching in 3… 2… 1… detach" a small red timer appeared above the commwindow counting down from 5 minutes. Both Evas fell from the aircraft as the mechanism that fixed there wing pylons to the underside of the aircraft unlocked. Natasha didn't really get a good look at Unit 02 before they took off and took this time, however brief, to study it. It was red with grey accents and a large grey stripe in the center of it body save the wings which had the NERV emblem emblazoned proudly in grey on either side. But it wasn't the Eva's wings or its body that intrigued her but its head. The Evas head did not have two eyes like her Unit 01 or the blue Eva, it instead had six. Three on each side positioned symmetrically down the center of its head in a pattern reminiscent of the number six on a die.

They hit the ground with a crash in the middle of a triple wide intersection and, after taking a second to recover, they had to find an umbilical cable fast. It didn't look like the blue Eva had allot of time left. Once they each acquired an umbilical, which took all of 5 seconds, they began to sprint toward the battle.

They didn't have much time before the angel was within striking distance of the blue Eva. They stopped about 250 meters from the angel and opened fire in short alternating bursts with their pallet rifles making sure not to kick up too much debris, as not to obscure their vision.

They each emptied an entire magazine into the beast but it had no effect. "AT field" huffed the Alex through the commwindow.

There's no way to beat this thing, it's impossible to get close to and our ranged weapons might as well be firing spitballs! "Useless!" she shouted as she flung her empty pallet rifle at the approaching angel.

It ricocheted ungracefully off the angels back. The hulking beast turned to face them. "I think… you made it… mad" said the Forth.

Just as she was about to retort an idea was beginning to forum in her mind. My pallet rifle made it thought the AT field… maybe this thing is vulnerable to slow moving attacks which means… if I can get into melee range… "Cooper, I have a plan!"

"Right!"

I'm going to assume that means 'you have my undivided attention' "This thing cant attack with both of its arms at the same time that means if we charge it together than only one of us will get hit!"

He paused for a moment before responding. "That still means… that one of us… will get hit."

"But that means that the other can finish it off in melee, its arms are too long to defend close quarters and when I threw my pallet rifle it didn't hit the AT field. This thing is weak to melee!"

Alex didn't answer. Natasha wasn't sure if he was trying to translate what she said or if he objected to the plan either way it couldn't wait. "I have more experience in the Eva, I was made team leader for this sortie! Remember!?"

There was another long pause before a begrudging voice said "right."

They both drew there Progressive knives from there wing holsters. The blades hit the air with a sizzle. The angel was only about 120 meters away now and closing. "On my mark we charge."

"Right"

"3… 2… 1… Charge!" both Evas sprinted forward as fast as their legs could carry them but the beast didn't throw a punch, instead it waited for them to come into its striking range, extended its arms to their full length. And began to rotate clockwise. Destroying every building within 100 meters. It was too late to stop they had fallen into its trap. One of the Angels massive forearms crashed into Unit 02's right side sending it flying into Unit 01.

"AAAAHHH! AAAHHhhhh! Ehh… ehhh… ehhh… AAHHHH!" Natasha looked through the commwindow to see the Fourth Child clutching his right arm and screaming at the top of his lungs. She looked outside to see Unit 02's right arm mangled beyond recognition. What a wimp. They were not linked to the command center right now so there was no one who could cut the neural link remotely. He would just have to deal with the pain.

It was then that she looked past the damaged Unit 02 and saw what was left of the city which had become there battlefield. The angel now stood at the center of a pile of rubble that used to be district two.

Then a voice came over the comm, it was Agent Bazarov, he spoke to her in her native Russian to make sure that she understood. "That thing just destroyed half of District Two! For the love of god attack that thing now!" it was then that she saw here opportunity to strike that last attack had taken allot out of the beast and it now stumbled.

She sprinted toward the monster ignoring the progressive knife dropped at her feet. The creature saw her coming and tried to dodge the tackle but it was too late, she was upon it.

Her first strike was to its bulbous cyclopean eye blinding it. Her fists were covered with mush as they emerged from the now empty socket. The creature let out a moan of pain and squirmed under the heft of the Eva. Her next attack was on the core itself which she basher repeatedly until the immense gem cracked under the weight of her attacks. First one tiny crack than another and another then a substantially larger crack followed by the final blow. The core shattered and its light faded.

Natasha exhaled through clenched teeth. I did it, I actually did it.


Authors Note: I have a few chapters already written that just need a touch-up before publishing so it won't be terribly long until the next chapter. If you like my writing style, but not my OCs, I also have other fics featuring the original Eva cast, although I don't know when they will be ready for posting. Thank you so much for reading.