Shinji Ikari: Superman Reborn
"All circuits have been disconnected due to the current state of emergence. Please try again later." Shinji Ikari, aged 14, sighed as he hung up the phone, "Father orders me to come to the city, tells me to be here by midday roday and then leaves me here for three hours with the phones unactive and the city evacuated." Just then Shinji heard a light hum sound coming from around a corner. Within moments of turning his head to look Shinji was forced to run for cover as a VTOL came careening around the corner and flew straight at him. Ducking to the ground Shinji lifted himself to his feet and started running as the VTOL spun around and began to fly back in the direction it came from before crashing into the same building it narrowly avoided only seconds before. Shinji yelled in shock and pain as he fell back to avoid falling debris. Picking himself up off the ground Shinji looked around, trying to find help or a place to hide. Looking across the road trying to find an alcove Shinji stopped and stared. There, standing across the road as though the building behind her wasn't collapsing, stood a young lady, about the same age as Shinji, blue haired and red eyed. Shinji tried to yell out but found his voice didn't work as the building behind the girl finished collapsing, sending a wave of dust sweeping forward and engulfing her completely. Shinji gaped in shock for a moment before rushing forwards to try and help her. Before he made it though a bright blue blur shot in front of him before screeching to a halt. Shinji realised almost instantly that it was a car, with the same woman from the photo his father sent sitting in the drivers seat. "Quick Shinji, get in we don't have much time." Shinji gaped dumbly for a moment before rushing and sliding over the bonnet and diving into the passenger seat as the lady, Misato Katsuragi floored the pedal and shot the car forward.
As they drove Shinji quickly browsed through the book Misato had pressed into his hands. "So let me get this straight. NERV, the company my father works for, is a secret organization dedicated to preventing a repeat of second impact which was in fact an alien awakening not a meteorite. Now we are being attacked by another one of the aliens, designated angels?" Misato grimaced, "Yeah that's about it Shinji, just remember, you're father doesn't just 'work' for NERV, he commands it. You've been brought here because we have a weapon that only children conceived in the months following second impact can use. You are a viable candidate I'm afraid so your father wanted you here to see if you could use the weapon." Shinji sighed, "Typical, father just wants me so he can use me." Misato grinned sadly at the boy, "Don't worry though Shinji, if you can use the weapon you'll automatically be designated the rank of captain so you'll have the same powers as me. There are perks to military life." Shinji sighed again and nodded.
Ritsuko Akagi, Chief Medical Officer and Director of NERV Information and Technology, paced her office nervously. If everything went to plan she was going to be meeting a god among men very soon. Looking at her clock she scowled, Misato was late, yet again. The attack going on on the surface had reached the point where an N2 mine had been tried and failed against the angel. Now NERV ws being given it's chance to shine and all they needed was a viable pilot. Smiling to herself Ritsuko sat down at her laptop, which was hard wired directly into the Core of Evangelion Test Type Unit 01 and began typing. Smiling happily Ritsuko began programming the evangelion for when the boy was placed inside of it.
Shinji sighed as his father scowled down on him, beside him a girl, the same girl he'd seen on the streets, was trying and failing at getting off a gurney so she could get into the monster before him. Looking back up at his father Shinji scowled, "Will she survive if you put her in that thing?" Gendo smirked, "It is doubtful, though she is replaceable." Shinji flinched, "Fine, I'll pilot it for you. Only once though. I'm sure you have people trained to do this, don't you?" Gendo smirked down at him again, "It's good to see you have been keeping attention in classes." With that the tyrannical leader of NERV turned and went back to the control bridge.
Misato looked at Shinji as he was given a crash course on the workings of the Evangelion. "Remember Shinji, you're the only one who can do this. If EVA activates for you, you must use it as fast as possible since we don't know how long we can keep it going." Shinji nodded, "So no pressure hey?" Misato giggled, "Just do your best Shinji, it's all we can ask of you." Shinji nodded and walked towards the entry plug and sat down. Awaiting injection.
Ritsuko grinned as the plug sank into the socket on the back of the evangelion's neck and the activation process began. After some quick reprogramming Ritsuko had arranged and set in process a plan that had laid dormant for 13 years. The world's greatest hope was about to be reborn.
Shinji watched amazed as the entry plug began to hum and come to life before suddenly a picture came to life on the screen, a yound lady, about 22 years old with light brown hair, soft blue eyes, a gentle face structure and a kind smile on her face. "Hello Shin El. My name is Yui Ikari, if you are watching this then I have indeed been absorbed by Evangelion Unit 01. I am calling you Shin El and not Shinji because it is your name my baby. You were created by a genetic alteration of one of my ovum and an artificial insemination donated from the deceased Superman. I trust you have studied American History during the post 2nd Impact Era. As you know Superman died saving thousands of lives during 2nd Impact, when he died, it was deduced that UV exposure would not resurrect it once had. Instead we were able to obtain the nessesary requirements to create you Shin El. After you were conceived we began to process of writing Kal El's memories to your subconscious. You are a perfect Kryptonian Shin El, there is no human DNA in your body. I know that as you hear this message you are wondering why I did this, why I'm ruining your life and why you've never shown any of your powers. I did this because Gendo is going to try and destroy the world trying to ressurest me. He refuses to accept that I am gone and that nothing can get me back. I am sorry if you think this is ruining your life Shin El, but if I had not done this you wouldn't even exist as Shinji. I was barren Shin El, my ovum were unresponsive to anything. The genetic alterations are the only things making it possible for to ever have had a child. And now the big answer, you never used your powers Shin El because we encoded a block into your genetic coding. On contact with the LCL around you that block is starting to dissolve within a few days the block will be gone and the memories of Kal El, better known as Superman will make themselves known to your mind as dreams. You will learn the entire history of Superman, you will learn how to control your powers in an instant Shin El. And then you will be the only person on this planet with the power to make the world a better place. I'm sorry for this Shin El, I wish I could tell you this in person but life is not easy. I will miss you my darling baby boy. I hope you can grow up loved and happy. You are now the last son of Krypton Shin El, do us all proud and remember your real father." With that the image faded and a shocked Shinji Ikari, now known as Shin El, sat staring at the screen. After a moment a distorted image appeared on screen followd by text. Soon the image cleared and showed Ritsuko's face, the text below read, 'Kal El, no one but you and I know what and who you are. Keep it that way. Everyone around me thinks that the EVA is simply becoming friendly with you. Act as though you are surprised when the window reopens. With that the image ad text faded to be replaced with an anxious Misato after a few moments. "Msato, what's happening? Did something go wrong?" Misato shook her head, "No Shinji, the EVA was just getting familiar with you. You're now ready to move out Shinji, your Sync Rate is sitting steadily at 67 and showing no signs of dropping. When you're ready we'll launch you." Shin El nodded and and closed his eyes for a moment, watch over me father. Let me do this right. Shinji opened his eyes and stared into Misato's, "Let's go."
Shin El lay on his back, staring at his new bedroom ceiling. At the door he heard a slight knock before it slid open revealing Misato, "Shinji, are you awake?" Shin El nodded and sat up, "Yeah Misato, what's wrong?" Misato smiled, "Nothing Shinji, I just wanted to tell you that you did a good job today. There were no problems at all. No one was hurt and the Angel was defeated before it could too much damage. I'm proud of you, your father would be too." With hat Misato turned the light off and turned around to head out, "Good night Shinji, sleep well." Shin El nodded, "You too Misato."
When Shin El opened his eyes the next morning he smiled, he could remember his father, Kal El he remembered everything he had experienced in vivid detail. Smiling Shin El went to hop off bed before he realised there was no bed beneath him. Rolling Shin El stared down at his bed, a good three feet below him. Grinning Shin El roled back over and began to sift through his memories, finding everything he needed to control his flight. Lowering himself down Shin El put his feet on the ground and walked into the kitchen to find Misato awake already with a can of beer in her hand. "Hey Shinji, sleep well?" Shin El grinned, "Yeah. I slept brilliantly. What about you?" Misato grinned, "Just fine. You ready to start school today?" Shin El grinned, "Yeah. What about you? Ready to take me there?" Misato laughed, "Give me a minute Shinji, I have to go get my uniform on, I have to head into NERV after getting you settled." Shin El nodded and went to get dressed while grabbing a piece of toast of Misato's plate.
Shin El grinned as he walked through the corridors with Misato at his side, Tokyo 3 Secondary School was large, built to withstand angel attacks without the need to evacuate. Walking into the classroom delegated 2-H Shinji smiled as the assembled students turned to stare at him. Grinning at everyone Shinji walked over to an unused seat and placed his bag down. Looking back up Shinji saw most of the classes male populace ogling Misato who was smling slightly while blushing. Standing Shinji walked over to her, "Well, here I am, anything else Cptain?" Misato grinned, "No Captain Ikari I don't think there is. I'll pick you up after school ok?" Shin El grinned, "Cool, talk to you this afternoon Misato." Misato nodded and left the room. Turning Shin El grinned and returned to the seat he'd chosen..
Hikari Horoki, Class Representitive, sat watching the new boy, he looked normal enough but there was something about him, He had a confidance not seen in boys his age, the way he had bantered with the lady who came and dropped him off showed that. When she thought about it she remembered that the lady had some kind of Rank Slide on collar. Thinking she brought up a internet page on the laptop and began researching what the rank slide meant. When she found it she was shocked to discover that the lady was in fact a captain and the only Captain in NERV within her age group. The others being Shinji Ikari and Rei Ayanami. Looking at the bottom of her screen she was surprised to see that the IM Spy program she had on the class network was working in over drive. Opening up the window she read the conversation so far.
Aida: Is it true? Are you the Pilot?
Ikari: What do you mean?
Suzuharah: You know what we mean. Are you the pilot of that robot from yesterday?
Ikari: …
Ikari: …
Ikari Yes. It is true. It is also classified. This conversation is being monitored by NERV surveillance technicians. NERV Section 2 Agents will be here during your next free session to debrief both of you and present you with several documents for you to sign.
Aida:
WHAT?
Aida has signed off
Suzuharah has signed off
Hikari sucked in a breath she hadn't even realised she was holding and began looking around trying to spot if anyone had seen her. Looking back at her screen she saw that a new message had appeared.
Miss Horoki, what I just told those two boys was not true. That conversation was not watched by anyone but you. I will however be contacting NERV at recess to tell them to make an appearance while Suzuharah and Aida are alone. I will not mention you as I believe I can trust you to remain quiet as Class Representative.
Ikari.
Shin El smiled as he heard Horoki breathing deeply while reading. He could tell that if she didn't calm down soo though she would hyperventilate. Turning back to the black board Shin El almost fell asleep as he realised the teacher was still droning on about life before 2nd Impact.
Ayanami Rei, 1st Child and designated Commander's Pet, frowned as she watched the 3rd Child, Shinji Ikari lay on his back on a branch up in a tree near the school building. Stepping forward she spoke, "Ikari, why are you up there? If you fall you may endager NERV and the world by being unable to pilot. At the moment you are currently our only viable pilot and the only one EVA Unit 01 will activate for." Shin El opened one bleary eye and gazed down at Rei, "It's ok Ayanami, I'm quite capable of landing safely should I fall." Rei gazed on for a moment before both were startled by the ringing of the alarm klaxon. Looking back up Rei spoke, "It is another Angel. I will see in NERV." Shin El nodded and watched Rei run off before looking up to the sky and rocketed off.
Shinji arrived at NERV well before Rei and was already dressed in his plug suit and heading to Unit 01 when Rei did arrive. The young girl gazed at him for a moment before rushing to the command centre. Shin El jumped into the plug for unit 01 and awaited activation.
Shin El grunted as he felt one of the angels tenticles stabbed through his EVA. Grunting again, and ignoring Touji and Kensuke who were in the plug as well Shinji tried to ram his progressive knife through the angels Core only to miss as the angel twisted slightly. Just as he was pulling back slightly Shin El suddenly went cold as the plug went dark. Looking at the display Shin El gaped in horror as the battery reading showed zero. Opening a channel to Misato Shin El bean to request order, "Misato, I'm out of power. What should I do?" Misato stared at him doubfounded though as she tried to contemplate a way to defeat the angel with no EVA. Suddenly Shin El heard Ritsuko yell out in joy. In a separate window he ecstatic doctor beamed at him, "Shin the angel's AT Field is down. Your knife has stopped it from being to raise the field." Shin El nodded, "Ritsuko, should I?" Ritsuko immediately stopped smiling and turned serious, "I think you have to Shin, there's no other way to defeat the angel." Shin El nodded, "Engaging target."
In command everyone stared at Ritsuko as she spoke to Shin El before suddenly a rating was heard on the communications and the screen went dark. Next hing they knew however was tht the entry plug had been deposited next to a NERV bunker with a massive hole torn in it's side. Looking back at the screens they then saw something that only the older personnel remembered. Staring down the angel was someone that for most, existed only in history books. Misato gped astounded, "Superman's returned!" With that she fainted.
Well there you have it everyone. Chapter one of Shin El: Reborn. I know that almost everyone is OOC but I don't really care. It's a total rewrite of the series so I think I'm aloud to be creative. What do people think?