A/N: I was somewhat pleased on how that chapter went. Now that you have more information on what this 'new threat' is, lets take a break from the action, shall we? After all, a story with no funny parts and just action with no information is a waste. Sorry, I'm rambling here, on to the show! (sort of...)
Disclaimer: By now, it's kinda obvious I don't own Neon Genesis Evangelion. I say it because, well, I don't want people going after me about it.
Minor Spoiler: So far, just 4 reviews. I'm kinda sad that I have over double the number of chapters compared to the reviews. The spoiler today is...nothing. From now on, I'll let you figure stuff out on your own, readers.
A/A/N: No, I don't know how the U.N. REALLY works. Also, you probably noticed I changed the location of meeting.
The United Nations Security Council, or the UNSC, meets three days later in London, located in the United Kingdom (UK). The room is shaped like a half circle, large desks also in a semi-circle around the main table where the five superpowers sit. There is a raised platform at the end of the room with the desk and chair of the Secretary-General. Representatives from many of the worlds nations are gathered here, even the five superpowers, America, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China, are present. There is a great deal of discussion amongst the members in small groups until the Secretary-General arrives.
The Secretary-General is a older man in his 50s with grayish hair. He sits down in his chair and begins speaking into his microphone that is on the desk. "May I have your attention?" Everyone in the room becomes silent in a matter of seconds. "Thank you. Please take your seats so we can begin this meeting."
"Sir." The representative of France says calmly, a woman in her thirties. "Why have you called an emergency meeting so suddenly like this?"
"That is what we are here to discuss." The Secretary-General replies. "First, however, I'll start with a summary of recent events or those of you who have been living on the Moon." Some of the people chuckle at that. "As most of you know, SEELE used us to fund Nerv for their own desires and try to bring about Third Impact."
"Why is Nerv still active?" The representative of Vietnam demands, an older man in his 40s. "They can't be trusted, considering they were SEELE's main tool for creating Third Impact to begin with."
"You forget yourself." The representative of China remarks in an flat voice, "Nerv is the only thing that can counter SEELE and their Eva Series. I'm guess you were one of the people living on the Moon during our first meeting." That comment causes some people to chuckle while the Vietnam representative remains silent.
"Continuing my summary of recent event," the Secretary-General continues, "About two weeks after Third Impact, Nerv acquired Eva Units 05 and 06. Thankfully, this was a wise course of action, as SEELE sent an Eva to attack the main Nerv Branch in Japan. The two new pilots, along with the pilot of Unit 01, successfully defeated the Eva sent by SEELE."
"Not surprised." The representative from the United Kingdom remarks. "Ikari knows how to think on his feet in tense situations."
"Three weeks following the incident, SEELE sent out twelve Eva Series Units." Some of the members of the U.N. muttered about this briefly, but before they could openly state their trouble with this issue, the representative of the U.S. clears his throat the speak. The Secretary-General looks at him. "You may speak, U.S. representative."
The U.S. representative, a man with blonde hair and in his early 30s, stands up. "There is a few issues with this. Let's state the facts, shall we?" He turns around to face the assembly. "First, SEELE would need a massive amount of funding for the construction of a single Evangelion Unit, let alone twelve. Agreed?" Many in the assembly nod in agreement. He continues, "At first, they used us for their funding. They are now internationally wanted criminals, however. Even if they found some terrorist group to assist them, they wouldn't have the resources to recreate the Eva Series. Their first Eva sent reflected how much power they truly had left, according the Minister of Economics." He pauses and glances briefly at the Secretary-General. "The resources needed to make Evangelion Units is also an issue, and where they could create them without being noticed. It is entirely possible a third-world country could hide the base, but it would be unable to supply the resources, as I stated earlier. So the question is this, who exactly is funding them?"
There is complete silence in the room. "You may be seated, U.S. representative." The Secretary-General states calmly, he takes his seat. The Secretary-General looks at the assembly calmly. "The question he poses is quite chilling. SEELE has either stumbled across a gold mine," he states with a faintly humorous voice, which causes a chuckle in the assembly. "Or, someone in this room is secretly funding them." he finishes in a flat voice, the room immediately going silent. "Many are wondering why I called this emergency meeting, just to state the obvious yet again. This is because we have a new threat on the horizon, so to speak. A first hand witness of this new threat has come here to inform us all about it and its possible connection to SEELE. He is the one who requested this emergency meeting to speak to you about it." A buzz of amazement goes around the room but is immediately silenced by the Secretary-General's voice. "Therefore, rather than sending a representative to tell us this, he has come in person. Come in, Supreme Commander of Nerv, Gendo Ikari."
A gasps of surprise echoes in the room as Gendo Ikari enters the assembly hall from the far side of the room with Sub-Commander Fuyutsuki, heads swerve to see them enter. The representative of Vietnam rises to his feet. "You dare come here in person, Ikari?" he demanded. Gendo glares at him, causes him to flinch and become silent.
"Take your seat." The Secretary-General says flatly to the Vietnam representative. He wisely decides to sit back down. Gendo and Fuyutsuki walk up to the stage where the Secretary-General sits. He stands up and shakes Gendo's hand. "It has been awhile, Commander Ikari." he comments.
"Indeed." Gendo replies in a monotone voice. He turns around and faces the assembly. "I shall begin where the Secretary-General has left off at." A large screen descends from the roof, the lights dimming. "Shortly after the attack by SEELE's Eva Series, Nerv HQ in Japan was attacked by a being with a Crimson Waveform Pattern. We have chosen to name it a 'Crimson Angel'."
"So…where are the Commanders?" Misato asks Ritsuko. They are both in the secondary commander center, overlooking the construction of two new Eva Simulation Entry Plugs.
"In London, planning to inform the U.N. about the situation." Ritsuko responds calmly.
Misato becomes silent. "...Tell me what those things are."
Ritsuko sighs, "Commander Ikari-"
"That excuse won't work, Rits." Misato cuts her off. "Both Commanders are away and can't force you to STAY quiet. Now talk."
Ritsuko takes out a data disk from her lab coat pocket and hands it to Misato. "I already knew you'd ask and make this kind of argument. He told me not to TELL you anything, but he didn't say I couldn't give you the truth on a disk and say nothing."
Misato takes the data disk and puts it away. "Is there a password to this one, too?"
"No. I saw no point to it." Ritsuko leans back against a nearby wall. "You won't like the truth, Misato."
"I don't have to like it." Misato responds, "I just have to understand it. Thanks, Ritsuko."
She shrugs, "It isn't a problem. Commander Ikari planned to inform you about everything after he came back anyways."
"What?" Misato looks startled, "He actually planned to tell the truth for once?" Ritsuko nods. "Did Fifth Impact happen when I wasn't looking?"
Ritsuko chuckles. "Not likely. By the way, not say 'Fourth Impact'?"
"Rei showing emotion caused that, I think." Misato replies.
Ritsuko blinks. "She what?"
"You remember when I was teasing Asuka and Sarah during the Second Crimson Angel?"
"Yes, I clearly remember their reactions. It was kind of amusing."
"Rei thought so too, she actually smiled and LOOKED amused by it." Misato looks slightly troubled.
Ritsuko becomes quiet. "...I'll do an examination on her ASAP."
"Speaking of examinations." Misato continues, "How's Patrick?"
"He hasn't woken up but his wounds have fully healed. Chances are, he'll wake up within a day or two-" Her cellphone rings. "Hold that thought." She picks it up, "Hello? Yes...WHAT? He woke up? Okay, I'll head there right now, Maya." Ritsuko hangs up and looks at Misato. "It looks like Patrick just woke up. Sarah is making a big deal out of it, unfortunately."
Misato smiles faintly. "I'd imagine she is. Lets go."
Misato and Ritsuko hear loud noises as the approach the room where Patrick is staying. They quickly open the door and see Maya as far away as possible from Patrick and Sarah, who are busy yelling at each other.
"WERE YOU TRYING TO GET YOURSELF KILLED OUT THERE?" Sarah screams at him.
"Stop exaggerating the danger, already! You're nothing but a drama queen when stuff like this happens. Lighten up!" Patrick retorts.
"EXCUSE-" Sarah begins but is cut off by a louder voice.
"GROW THE FUCK UP!" Misato snarls. The room becomes absolutely silent, "What the hell, Sarah? Aren't you happy he's awake?"
"Of course I am." Sarah replies in a level tone of voice. "But he wouldn't have been in a coma if he hadn't been so damn reckless!"
"You are one to talk." Patrick shot back. "You went into the water after that thing, where it can fight at its full potential. That's not just reckless, it's stupid."
"Do I need to lock you two in a room together?" Misato demanded. Both of the blush and look away. "Much better. Now, Ritsuko has to do an examination of Patrick so everyone leaves the room. So no seeing your boyfriend naked, Sarah." she says teasingly. "Wait until marriage until you even think about stuff like that."
"You're one to talk, hypocrite!" Sarah snapped, "Your relationship with Kaji is sick and disgusting."
Misato glares at her, but Ritsuko chuckles at her statement, "She has a point there. You are being hypocritical."
Misato storms out of the room, Sarah and Maya following her. Patrick sighs, "Are all girls like this?"
"No, just the ones that care about you." Ritsuko states blandly.
Patrick blushes, remembering the kiss Sarah gave him. 'I guess she does feel the same way about me.'
"This is the biggest load of horseshit I've ever heard, Ikari." The representative of Germany says angrily. "You're implying these things are demons, and that SEELE would actually associate with them."
"I must agreed." The Russian representative concludes, "It is a bit too much to swallow."
"I imply nothing." Gendo states calmly. "I'm merely stating the facts, the truth."
The Vietnam representative laughs openly. "The truth? We'd have to be crazy to trust your word, Ikari."
"You have seen the Magi recording with your own eyes and the documents found identifying these creatures." Gendo replies calmly. "You are free to believe what you wish. I am merely reporting the facts, not my personal opinions."
The room becomes silent, then the US Representative rises to his feet. "I'll be the first to agree that is was hard to swallow during the recordings, however the documents put everything together. There was no evidence of fake recordings either. I'll accept it as genuine and that you are telling the truth." Many of the people nod at this statement.
"Ha! Trying to point out the obvious yet again, Aaron?" The representative from Mexico replies, glaring at the U.S. representative. "Your just trying to look smart in front of the other nations." The U.S. representative glares at the man, ignoring some of the chuckles directed at him in the room.
"Thank you, Commander Ikari." The Secretary-General states calmly, "You may take a seat in the observation balcony."
"Very well." Gendo and Fuyutsuki walk up to the side of the room and up the stairway.
"Now, we all here agree that this is a threat to the world's security, just as the Angels were. Correct?" Everyone nods, some hesitantly. "Good, we will support Nerv's funding until this new threat is resolved. The Nerv bases in Russia will focus on the development for Eva-Based weapons. The Nerv bases in France will focus on the development of better Armor of the Evas. Finally, the Nerv bases in Germany, China, and the United States will develop S2 Engines for the rest of Nerv's Evas. Agreed?"
"Agreed." The representatives from the U.S., Russia, China, Germany and France reply, some of them were hesitant however.
"Very well, you are all dismissed." The Secretary-General replies calmly.
"Home sweet home." Misato shouts cheerfully as she enters the apartment. Shinji and Asuka are already home from school.
"Keep it down, Misato." Asuka's annoyed voice comes from the living room. "SOME of us have work to do."
"Oh, like what?"
"Homework." Asuka replies shortly. She looks at Sarah and Patrick, "Geez, were you two in the hospital long enough? I'll have to catch you both up on the schoolwork."
Patrick raises an eyebrow. "Both of us?"
Misato looks at him, "Yep, you are going to the same school these three are."
"I already graduated high school though." Patrick reminds her.
"So? Asuka graduated COLLEGE already." Misato says blandly.
Patrick looks surprised, "Then why is she stuck going to school?"
"Because I'm not looking after her 24/7."
"I don't need a babysitter, Misato." Asuka snaps at her.
"Really? If I left you alone with Shinji, certain things might happen that Ikari would kill me for." she pauses. "What happened that one night I went out with Kaji drinking before Third Impact anyways?" Misato asks curiously.
Asuka blushes, remembering the kiss back then. "Nothing!"
"Really?" Misato looks amused, "Then why are you blushing? Did you two kiss?"
"Shutup, Misato!" Asuka shouts. "I don't go asking details about your messed up love life with Kaji! You two should be ashamed of yourselves, going after each other like a pair of animals."
"EXCUSE ME?" Misato screams angrily at her.
"Enough!" Patrick complains, "Can't you all just get along here?"
"Seriously!" Sarah agrees, clinging onto Patrick's arm, causing him to blush. "I'm sure even Shinji agrees with us."
Shinji nods. "The fighting is kind of-" he hesitates as Asuka glares at him but continues. "-Stupid and ridiculous."
That comment was not well received by Asuka or Misato. "Mind your own business!" both of them snap at Shinji.
The phone rings. Misato sighs, goes over and picks it up. "Hello, Katsuragi Residence." She manages to say it in a level tone.
"Hello, Misato." Ritsuko's voice is heard in the phone.
"Oh, hi Rits. Did you forget something?"
"Yes. Or actually, it was sudden."
"Can you get to the point, Ritsuko?" Misato sounds faintly annoyed.
"Well...I have good news and bad news." Ritsuko was obviously stalling.
Misato sighs. "Might as well give me the bad news first."
"Well...Rei's apartment complex burned down, and so since there is no other place for her to stay..." Ritsuko's voice is hesitant.
"No." Misato's flat reply is heard.
"Pardon me?"
"I have no more room. Don't even THINK about dropping Rei here too."
"What? NO WAY Wondergirl is staying here!" Asuka snaps.
"Shutup, Asuka." Misato retorts, shutting Asuka up immediately. "You heard Ritsuko, she isn't welcome...and I DON'T HAVE ANY FRICKIN ROOM!"
"Do you want the good news now?" Ritsuko asks flatly.
"If the good news means you were joking, go ahead."
"Patrick and Sarah will be taken care by someone else, so you'll have less hassle."
"...Thank you, Ritsuko." Misato says cheerfully. "Who will be taking care of them?"
"Patrick's caretaker after his mother died. Sort of like the roll you play for Shinji and Asuka."
"Finally, someone I can relate to." Misato says brightly. "When will they be moving?"
"Patrick's caretaker should be there any second now."
The door bell rings. "Sounds like she's here." Misato remarks, "Bye Rits." she hangs up. Misato walks over and opens the door. A young woman in her mid-twenties is standing there, wearing casual clothing. Her eyes are a bluish-green color, she has long light-blonde hair, and a slim figure. "Hello there, I'm Misato Katsuragi." Misato holds her hand out.
"Oh, hello." the young woman replies, shaking Misato's hand. "I'm Serena Luminaire. I'm pleased to meet you."
"Are you related to Patrick, Serena?" Misato asks curiously.
She nods. "I'm his cousin, actually. After his mother died, I decided to take care of him."
"Serena!" Patrick rushes out and hugs her. "I've missed you."
"Me too." Serena hugs Patrick back. "Oh, hello Sarah." she says cheerfully.
"Hi, Serena." Sarah replies happily. "It's been awhile, huh?"
"Yeah." Serena replies. "I'm here to take care of both of you. Just so Misato here isn't tearing her hair out dealing with the two of you." she states blandly.
"Speaking of which." Misato remarks, cutting off a potential fight. "You two should get your things ready."
Sarah sighs and goes into Asuka's room to grab her belongings, Patrick goes inside Shinji's room to gather his belongings too. Five minutes later they are all ready. Misato looks curiously at Serena, "So where will you guys be staying?"
"Not far at all." Serena states blandly. She walks to the next apartment door and unlocks it with her key. She walks in with Sarah and Patrick behind her.
Misato sweatdrops. "Yeah, that figures."
"Okay, you two." Serena says cheerfully. The apartment is almost identical to Misato's, except there is absolutely no messes and no special freezer room for Pen Pen. "You will both sleep in SEPARATE rooms." her tone is firm. "I'm not letting EITHER of you be alone in a bedroom together, especially considering the fact I know how you two feel about each other." Both of them blush at this. "Now, I have very good hearing, so I will be able to tell if you try it. Understood?" Both of them nod. "Good, so what do you want for supper tonight?"
"I vote pizza." Patrick replies calmly.
"I second that." Sarah says cheerfully.
Serena sighs, looking into her wallet. "Okay, pizza it is." She walks over to phone to order some pizza. "What kind do you want?"
"Cheese." Patrick says.
"Pepperoni." Sarah replies.
"Cheese." he repeats in a firm voice.
"Pepperoni." Sarah says flatly, her expression getting annoyed.
Serena sighs. "How about pepperoni and cheese?"
"Okay." Patrick and Sarah reply at the same time, causing them both to blush faintly.
Thirty minutes later, Misato gets another visitor knocking on her door. Rei Ayanami. "Oh, hi Rei."
"Hello, Major Katsuragi." Rei's monotone response is heard. "I was informed that I will be staying here from now on."
"Yep, come on in." Misato replies cheerfully. Rei enters and walks into the living room. Asuka and Shinji are also there, not fighting over what to watch on T.V.
Asuka turns around. "Wha- Why are you hear, Wondergirl?" Asuka demanded.
"I was informed that I would be living in the Katsuragi Residence." she replies calmly.
"Now, Asuka." Misato says as she enters the living room, cutting off Asuka before she can comment. "She'll be staying with you in your room."
"Not likely." Asuka replies in a flinty voice.
"Okay." Misato's voice is faintly amused. "It's either you and Rei share a room, or YOU are sleeping with Shinji in his room."
"Fine. She can stay in my room with me." Asuka states flatly, her cheeks red from Misato's remark.
"Okay, Shinji." Misato says cheerfully. "What's for dinner?"
"You didn't go to the store to buy any ingredients, Misato." Shinji reminds her, his cheeks also red from Misato's earlier suggestion.
Misato sweatdrops. "Anyone for pizza?"
"Yummy." Sarah comments after she finishes her pieces of pizza.
"Yeah." Patrick agrees.
"I guess it was okay." Serena says calmly. "I'd still prefer the pizza made in America, though." Serena stands up and stretches. "I don't know about you, but I'm going to call it a night. You two better not stay up too long." Serena smirks as she enters her bedroom, closing the door behind her.
"Well..." Patrick sounds a bit nervous, trying to avoid looking at Sarah. "I'd better head to bed too."
"Wait." Sarah grabs his arm and pulls him towards her, causing him to be pulled right in front of her. Sarah hugs him tightly, both of them blushing at the physical contact. "Misato interrupted us before I could ask..." Sarah hesitates. "Do you...Are you in love with me?" she finally manages to blurt out, blushing. "Because...for awhile, I've been in love with you...so if you feel the same way, please tell-" Sarah is interrupted before she can finish. Patrick is kissing her on the lips! 'Holy shit...' Sarah thinks to herself. 'Talk about bold...but I guess that answers my question...' Sarah deepens the kiss, running her hand though his hair.
They both break away from each other after a minute, blushing. "Err...I guess...we should head to bed." Sarah suggests, still blushing. "Would you like to sleep in my room with me?"
Patrick hesitates, still slightly red. "I don't...think that would be a good idea. You know how Serena is about things like that."
"How is she going to find out." Sarah says blandly.
Patrick sighs, "Sorry, but I'm not going to get in trouble, despite how much I-" he blushes. "Anyways, see you in the morning." He quickly walks into his room and locks the door behind him after he enters.
Sarah sighs, "Spoilsport. I wasn't going to suggest we-" she blushes, 'Oh great,' she thinks to herself. 'Now I can't stop thinking about how much I want to- wait, stop thinking about that! We are too young to be doing that sort of thing but…' Sarah shakes her head, trying to clear it as she walks into her, planning to get some sleep.
Serena, who didn't close her door completely, was watching the entire scene through the crack in the doorway. 'Took them long enough to admit their feelings. Anyways, I'm sure I can trust them on not going too far in their relationship, so I guess I can get some sleep.'
"Okay, Wondergirl." Asuka says flatly, both of them getting ready for bed. "These are the rules. No touching my things, no snoring, and absolutely no bugging me. Got it?"
"Understood, Second Child." Rei replies in a monotone voice.
Asuka snorts at Rei's emotionless reply and lays down in her bed, turning the light off. Rei lays down on the spare bed quietly.
"...Why did you get sent here anyways, Wondergirl?" Asuka asks. "I'm sure there are plenty of other places they could have put you instead."
"...Quite simple, Second Child." Rei responds calmly, "I felt that if I started to live with you and Shinji, as well as Major Katsuragi, I can begin to understand how to be more human."
"...That made no sense, Wondergirl." Asuka says flatly. "What does that even mean?"
"...I see. I am unsure how to express this any simpler. Perhaps tomorrow I will be able to explain this in a way you can understand."
"Are you calling me stupid?" Asuka says angrily.
"I am not." Rei calmly responds. "I merely stated that I cannot find the words to properly explain it in a way for others to understand it."
"Oh..." Asuka frowns, "I guess that makes sense. Is it like trying to describe a color to a person who has been blind since birth?"
"...That example is satisfactory in explaining why I cannot describe my reason for choosing to stay here. Perhaps I will find the words that can explain it."
Asuka shrugs, "You are really strange sometimes, Rei."
Rei smiles faintly, "I suppose I am, aren't I? Good night, Asuka."
Asuka blinks in surprise, actually hearing some emotion in her voice. 'Did Fourth Impact happen or something? I thought she was a emotionless robot.' She shrugs and falls asleep.
"Hello, my name is Patrick Luminaire. I am pleased to meet you all." Patrick says calmly, introducing himself to the class the next day.
"Wow, he's kinda cute." A girl in the class whispers.
"Seriously." another girl agrees. "But Toji looks more handsome."
"You're blind. Shinji s cuter." The first girl whispers.
"Now, as for where you can sit..." The teacher looks around the room for an open seat.
"Over here!" Sarah shouts, points at the seat next to her.
The teacher sighs, "Okay, you can sit in the seat Sarah is pointing to." Patrick nods, walks over to the open seat next to Sarah and sits down in it. "Now, we'll begin our lesson on Second Impact where we left off yesterday..."
Toji, Shinji, and Kensuke are talking together on the roof during class recess, standing near the northern roof fence where they usually stand. Asuka and Hikari are talking nearby, while Sarah and Patrick have not arrived.
"Oh man, Toji!" Kensuke cheered. "You were AWESOME out there!"
"I guess I was, huh?" Toji states proudly. "I totally outsmarted that bastard by using its own shield against him."
"Hmp, any idiot could have thought of that idea, stooge." Asuka remarks, approaching them with Hikari behind her. "Heck, I'm surprised you were even smart enough to think of it."
"Why didn't you think of it earlier then, Ms. Perfect." Toji retorts in a sarcastic voice.
Asuka glares at him, "That's because I was only to be fighting if you guys screwed it up all to hell."
"Ha!" Kensuke remarks, "We wouldn't have screwed up. After all, we piloted way better than you ever-" Kensuke never finished this statement due to Asuka kicking him in the face.
Sarah and Patrick walk onto the roof, holding hands. Sarah sighs after seeing Kensuke clutching his face on the ground while Asuka is lowering her foot. "What did he do this time, Asuka?" she asks Asuka.
"Well, he decided to-" Asuka notices Sarah and Patrick holding hands, she shrugs it off. "Anyways, he decided to insult my skills as an Eva pilot. The kick was being generous in MY opinion."
"Hmp." Toji snorts, "You have no decency and no chance for getting a boyfriend with your attitude-" Hikari smacks Toji with her school bag. "Hey, what did I do?"
Hikari turns and walk away, Asuka follows behind her. "I said it before, and I'll say it again." Sarah states blandly, talking to Toji "You have absolutely no understanding of women." she frowns, "Shinji has some understanding, but you and Kensuke have no clue."
A/N: There you have it, 10 Chapters down, 40 left to go...Or, at least that's my plan. Anyways, I'm tired, goodnight everyone!
A/A/N: This is scheduled for amendment, dunno HOW many chapters at this point.
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