A/N: Hello everyone I am back with chapter three of "Neon Genesis Striker Redux" which is one I have been dying to do. I really due hope for you like this.
Disclaimer: I don't own Strike Witches or Evangelion
It was a warm summer night in Fuso. In her office, Lieutenant Colonel Minna was sitting at her desk filling out paperwork when suddenly a knock came at the door.
"Come in." said Minna.
"Hello Commander." said Sakamoto entering the room, "You called for me."
"Oh yes." replied Minna putting her paperwork aside, "How is Yoshika?"
"Miyafuji is doing fine. She seems to have adjusted well to her new life." answered Sakamoto.
"That's great to hear." said Minna with a smile.
"However, she seems to still have difficulty even holding a gun." noted Sakamoto in an upset tone.
"You don't seem to please." said Minna.
"As a native of Fuso serving in the military should come natural to hear." said Sakamoto.
"Mio, Yoshika is a gentle person. She isn't used to fighting and she has to get used to it on her own terms." explained Mio.
"You're right." sighed Sakamoto, "She starts school tomorrow."
"I'm sure she'll be fine. Sanya, Perrine, Lynne and Shizuka all attend the same classes so Yoshika will know them plus, I don't think she'll have any problem making new friends." said Minna smiling.
"I'm sure you're right." said Sakamoto.
The next morning, Sakamoto woke Yoshika up early so she wouldn't be late. Sakamoto made Yoshika preform a routine of pushups then walk Kuji Kanesada before she could have breakfast. Once breakfast was ready, both Yoshika and Sakamoto bowed before the picture of Emperor Shōwa, saying a prayer before they began eating.
"Are you ready for your first day of school?" asked Sakamoto.
"I'm a little nervous." answered Yoshika.
"Don't worry. I feel confident things will be find." replied Sakamoto.
"You're probably right." said Yoshika who noticed the time, "I have to go!"
"Have a good first day." said Sakamoto.
Thanks to the Neuroi attacks in Europe, the Empire of Fuso experience a large number of refugees, including many youth. Due to this, classes almost always contained children of different ages and nationalities. Francesca Lucchini was sitting at her desk talking to her fellow classmates Luciana Mazzei, Martina Crespi and Fernandia Malvezzi.
"Hey guys, what are you doing after school today?" asked Lucchini.
"The three of us got a baseball game later." answered Fernandia.
"Actually, just you two." replied Luciana.
"Oh come on Luciana. I thought you like sports." said Martina.
"I do but, I am in the midst of a big sewing project." stated Luciana.
"What are you sewing?" asked a voice, causing the girls to turn around.
"Hey Maria!" said Lucchini happily.
"I'm sewing a tapestry your highness." answered Luciana.
"Please don't refer to me by my title. Please treat me like a regular girl not the heir apparent to the Duchy of Romagna." stated Maria.
"Of course." said Luciana.
"Maria, do you miss your father?" asked Martina.
"Yes. I know he sent me here to escape the Neuroi while staying in Rome as a symbol of national unity and I understand it. However, I really do miss him." answered Maria.
"I know that must be horrible but, you know we're here for you." stated Lucchini.
"Indeed. I am lucky to have such good friends as you. Especially you Francesca." said Maria.
"No problem." replied Lucchini.
"Awe, how sweet." said a busty redhead.
"Shirley!" cried Francesca burying her head in the older girl's bosom.
"Francesca, did you do your homework?" asked Shirley.
"No." answered Francesca worried, "Help me please."
"I've got you covered." said Eila handing the young girl a sheet of paper, "Being able to see the future is really useful."
"Thanks Eila!" exclaimed Lucchini.
"And exactly why are you thanking her for?" asked a stern voice behind Lucchini.
"None of your business Barkhorn." answered Shirley.
"Yes it is Liberion. Especially if someone is in violation of the rules." replied Barkhorn.
"God pull that stick of of your ass." sighed Shirley.
"Barkhorn is right. You two need to ship up." said Perrine.
"Exactly. Your complete lack of protocol is leaving a terrible example." added Shizuka.
"You're so tragic." said Shirley.
"Guys, please don't fight." said Lynne.
"Hey Trude, the teacher is coming." noted Raisa Pöttgen.
"Thank you Rai." said Barkhorn, "Alright, everyone in their seats now.
All the students stood at attention as their teacher entered the room. Fumika Kitagou, aka the God of War, was a former Squadron Leader who suddenly retired two years ago.
"Be seated students." said Fumika who continued as they sat down, "Now students, we have a new student joining our class today."
"It can't be. She looks just like-" began Barkhorn stunned.
"My name is Yoshika Miyafuji. I am from Yokohama and I just recently moved here from Yokosuka. It is a pleasure." said Yoshika bowing.
"Sergeant Miyafuji here is a member of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing." noted Fumika, "I know you will all be nice to her. Yoshika, please sit next to Lynnette."
Yoshika took her seat and class began. It was the usual classes featuring the typical subjects mixed with glorifying Emperor Shōwa, extreme nationalism and militarism. After several hours, lunch time came giving the students a break. A bunch of kids including Rai, Luciana, Martina, Fernandia and Maria began talking to Yoshika when suddenly said girl let out a yelp.
"Oh man. Her boobs are small." sighed Lucchini, "I'm Francesca Lucchini from Romagna."
"I'm Charlotte Yeager from the United States of Liberion. Everyone calls me Shirley." said the busty redhead.
"I'm Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen from Suomus." said the the future telling witch, "Don't get too close to Sanya."
"Okay." replied Yoshika, who then spotted Barkhorn, "Hello."
"Hello." said Barkhorn coldly, who walked off.
"Oh." said Yoshika down.
"Don't mind her. She's a pain in the ass." said Shirley.
"Who is she?" asked Yoshika.
"Gertrude Barkhorn though her friends call her Trude." answered Eila, when suddenly an alarm sounded.
The students made their way to an emergency shelter to take cover from the incoming Neuroi. Yoshika, Shizuka, Lynne, Perrine and Sanya made their way to the 501st Joint Fighter Wing base where they jumped into their Strikers, grabbed their weapons and took off.
"The Neuroi is coming in a south by southwest. It's shaped like a biplane and the core is where the cockpit would be." stated Sakamoto.
"How are we attacking ma'am?" asked Shizuka.
"We're breaking up into three teams; Perrine and Lynne, Shizuka and Sanya, Miyafuji and myself." answered Sakamoto.
"That dirty raccoon dog is teaming up with the Major." said Perrine angrily to herself.
"Let's go!" cried Sakamoto.
"Yes ma'am!" replied the other five witches who followed Sakamoto.
At the emergency shelter, most of the students were gathered together and discussing the battle. Lucchini, Shirley and Eila were deeply concerned about what was going on.
"I hope everyone is okay." said Lucchini worried.
"I hope Sanya is okay." added Eila worried.
"Hey guys, I am sure they're fine. They have got extensive training." stated Shirley.
"That's true." admitted Eila.
"I wish we could at least see what was going on." said Lucchini.
"Actually, there is a way." said Shirley grinning, "Let's sneak out of here and see what's happening."
"I'm in." said Eila.
"Yeah." added Lucchini with a mischievous smile.
The three managed to slip out and looked for Yoshika. They saw the witches above the sky and looked for a better vantage point. They eventually headed to the Hikawa Shrine to see the battle. Up, in the sky a fierce battle was being fought. The Neuroi was proving harder to defeat than thought and Yoshika was having difficulty in battle.
"Miyafuji, watch yourself!" cried Sakamoto.
"Sorry ma'am." replied Yoshika, throwing up her shield to block an attack.
"Sergeant Bishop, watch my back." ordered Perrine.
"Roger." replied Lynne.
Perrine used her ability, and electric attack she called Tonnere. As a result; a large number of drones and the right wing of the Neuroi were destroyed. Unfortunately, it quickly began regenerating.
"At least I managed to destroy a large number of drone... It was worth messing up my hair." said Perrine.
"Nice work Perrine!" called Sakamoto.
"Thank you ma'am!" cried Perrine jubilant.
"Sanya, cover me. I'm going in." said Shizuka.
"Right." replied Sanya.
Sanya used her rockets to draw and attack Neuroi drones while Shizuka moved in. She attacked and managed to damage the Neuroi before a Neuroi beam caused her fall back.
"I almost had it." said Shizuka.
"I'm going in! Provide covering fire Miyafuji!" cried Sakamoto.
"No. I can't." replied Yoshika.
"Why not?!" asked Sakamoto amazed.
"I can't fight. I don't like fighting." answered Yoshika.
"Too damn bad! This is war Miyafuji!" snapped Sakamoto.
"I can't find!' cried Yoshika.
"Dammit it all." snapped Sakamoto.
"Um ma'am." said Hattori uncertain.
"Keep fighting!" yelled Sakamoto.
Back at the emergency shelter, people were gathered together. The students were all talking about the battle except for one. Gertrude Barkhorn was not feeling well as the battle raged outside. She was sitting in a corner alone when Raisa Pöttgen came over.
"Hey Trude, how are you doing?" asked Rai.
"Of course." answered Barkhorn, maintaining a strong facade.
"Trude, you don't need to be so hard on yourself." said Rai.
"Look Rai, I appreciate what your doing but, everything is fine." said Trude.
"Hey guys, have you seen Francesca?" asked Maria walking over to the two.
"No and come to think of it, I have seen Shirley or Eila for a while." answered Rai.
"I'm going to find those three delinquents." said Barkhorn angrily, "At least this can let me clear my thoughts."
Barkhorn managed to slip out of the emergency shelter and began looking for her three classmates. After searching for several minutes, Barkhorn found them at the Shrine. She climbed the stairs but, her attention was distracted before she could confront the trio by the battle going on above her. The Neuroi was still hanging on and Yoshika was clearly struggling. Suddenly the Neuroi attacked Yoshika. She threw up her shield and was sent back by the Neuroi beam. This is when she suddenly noticed Shirley, Lucchini and Eila.
"We came to watch you in battle Go Yoshika!" cried Lucchini.
"Totally. Kick Neuroi ass!" called Shirley.
"We know you can do it!" added Eila.
"I will protect my friends! I can't give up!" declared Yoshika.
Encouraged, Yoshika grabbed her gun and attacked the Neuroi. Seeing this, the other witches joined in providing covering fire for Yoshika. Dodging beams, she opened fire on the enemy. After several shots, Yoshika destroyed the core.
"You did it!" cried Lynne embracing Yoshika.
"Thanks." said Yoshika.
"She got lucky." huffed Perrine.
"Nice work Rug rat." said Sakamoto.
"Miyafuji." awed Barkhorn.
The next day, Yoshika was the most popular girl in her class. Everyone was gathered around her desk and discussing the battle from the previous day.
"Damn Yoshika, you kicked ass yesterday." said Shirley slapping her on the back.
"It was nothing really." replied Yoshika.
"From what Francesca told me, you were really brave." said Maria.
"Yeah!" added Lucchini.
"No. I was just doing what I needed to." said Yoshika.
"Don't be so humble." said Eila.
"Hey Yoshika, we've got a huge surprise for you!" declared Lucchini.
"Yoshika." said Barkhorn walking up to the Fuso girl.
"Hello Barkhorn." said Yoshika, "What's up?"
"I need to apologize for yesterday. I shouldn't have been so rude to you. I am sorry." answered Barkhorn.
"It's fine Barkhorn. I'm not mad." stated Yoshika.
"That's good." sighed Barkhorn.
"Can we tell you our news now?" asked Eila.
"Go ahead." answered Yoshika.
"After school yesterday, the three of us joined the 501st Joint Fighter Wing. We'll be comrades now." said Shirley.
A/N: We'll end things there. Next time, we break from Evangelion as Sakamoto and Ferrara train the girls. Please review.
