The sudden alarm which signified the appearance of an Angel had everyone at their stations. The Angel, labeled as the 14th was a massive creature with paper-thin arms that were folded like accordions and malformed, skull-like face. It had the ability to fire a laser from its mouth that was so powerful that it was able to destroy several layers of armor instantly.
Asuka and Kannami were in Unit-02 while Rei was in Unit-00. The bluenette inquired, "Where is Shinji?"
Misato answered through the communicator, "Shinji's still locked up in solitary and the Commander won't authorize his release."
"Bastard," scowled Kannami. He was sorely tempted to turn into his gigantic form and crush Gendo like a bug. Asuka silently agreed. The Commander of NERV had Shinji locked up just because he wanted to save his best friend.
"Don't worry," said Asuka confidently. "We'll be able to handle this damn Angel." It wasn't a boast. It was a promise. She had trained not only in Eva but in RinJyuKen with Kannami's guidance.
"Our sword will slice that bastard up, and maybe we can even get its head as a mantelpiece," said Kannami. "Might look good on the wall."
"I like the way you think," Asuka grinned, looking forward to grabbing any piece of the Angel as a souvenir.
"EVAS, LAUNCH!" Misato commanded and the Eva's were shot up towards the surface to engage the hostile Angel.
"Sho Rai Jyu! RinLion! JyuKen Busou!" called Kannami as soon as the red Evangelion reached the surface. The black lion roared as it manifested before its body converted into armor with its tail becoming a sword for Asuka's Evangelion.
"Slice and Dice time!" Asuka exclaimed as she charged at the Angel of Might. The monster looked at the red Evangelion and lashed out with its arms, the paper-like appendages unfolding like accordions and shooting at high speeds. However, the sword was able to counter the blows, knocking them back but also sending RinEva-02 staggering back.
Kannami chuckled. A strong opponent. Now this would be good.
Meanwhile, Eva-00 was using an assault rifle and shooting at the Angel but the AT-Field was getting in the way. Of course, this had the desired effect of distracting the Angel long enough for RinEva-02 to land a slash across the Angel's face. It roared out in pain from the gash over its eye and then attacked. It wrapped its arms around the red Eva and then slammed it to the ground. Kannami and Asuka felt the pain from the slams.
"LET GO!" Kannami roared and RinLion roared as well, unleashing a Ki Energy bullet from its mouth which hit the Angel in the face, forcing it to release its captive.
"We better finish this thing-" said Asuka only to be interrupted when the Angel's arms shot forward and sliced her Eva's arms at the shoulders. "ARGH!" Asuka screamed and so did Kannami as their synch with the machine caused them to feel like their own arms had been cut off. The pain was so immense and they felt like they were going to die.
FLASH!
A blast from the Angel sent the armored red Eva flying backwards, knocking it to the ground. Its pilots were knocked out as a result.
The Angel then turned its sights upon Rei.
The door to Shinji's cell opened and standing at the entrance was Misato. "Shinji, we need you."
Shinji had been doing pushups which stopped as soon as Misato opened the door. "Finally," he said, sighing. "I was wondering when you'd let me out."
"I know, but I wouldn't be celebrating because we have…"
"An Angel problem," he finished. That was the only reason Gendo would want him released. "What about Asuka, Kannami and Rei?"
"They were defeated and injured." Misato saw Shinji's teeth clenched.
"Let's go," said Shinji. "But I'm not taking my Eva."
"You're not?" Misato blinked.
Shinji gave her a smile as he showed her his hand, which flared up with energy. "I have a better alternative." He held out his hand, "My Wing Changer, if you please."
"You have a plan, don't you?" asked Misato as she returned the wrist device to Shinji.
"Oh yeah," Shinji grinned.
"Where's Shinji?" Ritsuko asked as Misato returned to the bridge. "You were supposed to bring him back so he could get into his Eva."
"He had other plans," said Misato.
"Misato…" Ritsuko growled in a warning tone.
"Sempai, look!" Maya pointed and Ritsuko turned only to gape. From where he stood, Gendo also frowned as he watched as another wrench was being tossed into his carefully laid out scenario.
It was the GekiBeasts: GekiBat, GekiWolf, GekiElephant and GekiShark. The bat was soaring through the air with the stampeding elephant and running wolf with the shark 'swimming' through the air.
"Major, what is the meaning of this?" demanded Gendo.
"The Third Child suggested an alternative method to stop the Angel, sir," responded Misato.
"And who authorized this?"
"I did," Misato responded.
Inside GekiBat, GekiWing was in his Super Gekiranger form. After transforming into his Super Form for the first time, he found transforming into again to be much easier. He had never felt as strong as he did now and he felt like he could do anything, like what he was about to do.
"GO!" commanded Super GekiWing as the GekiBeasts went on the attack. GekiWolf was the first as it leapt into the air and rolled its body into a wheel which spun and attacked the Angel. It put up its AT-Field to block the frontal assault but then it was struck by GekiElephant's weight. Not even its AT-Field could withstand the strength of the GekiBeast.
"It's time!" said Super GekiWing. Now it was time to show everyone his new technique.
"CHO JYUKEN GATTAI!" Super GekiWing commanded from within the GekiBat. The bat-like aura construct let loose a screech, commanding the elephant, shark and wolf-like constructs to follow. GekiElephant jumped onto its hind legs as its head moved down to its chest, trumpeting as its forelegs moved up and straightened out the sides. Then GekiWolf and GekiShark folded in their bodies, the wolf connecting to the spot under GekiElephant's right foreleg and the GekiShark taking the spot under the left foreleg. Finally, the GekiBat situated itself behind GekiElephant, connecting to the combined mecha's body to become its wings. Finally, a new head popped out between its shoulders. It was a silver, human-looking, face with red eyes, wearing a helmet that was decorated with elephant tusks that framed the face, a pair of bat wings where the ears should be and topped by a shark-like fin.
"Complete! Cho Geki-Oh! Burning Up!" Super GekiWing called from within his mecha. The elephant head on Cho Geki-Oh trumpeted loud and proud.
Back at NERV's bridge, everyone was gaping, with an exception of Gendo whose hands were clenching tightly onto the railing. This battle was supposed to be the event which would cement his scenario even further, where Eva-01 would consume an S2 core and become the key piece of the scenario. If the Eva never even saw battle, then there would be no chance for the S2 to be consumed! His scenario would be ruined!
The other members of the bridge crew had to wonder just how Shinji managed to do what they did, but they weren't complaining! There were some fears that it wouldn't be able to perform as well as an Eva, but whatever kept them from getting killed by the Angel was good enough for them!
"OK, ugly!" taunted Super GekiWing. "Let's dance!"
The Angel of Might roared and attacked, sending out its arms to attack, but the black GekiRanger was prepared as GekiShark's fins on the side extended and then swung forward, joining together at its snout to form a sword. With a swing, he sliced the Angel's paper-like arms like ribbons. "Gekizawa: Nami Nami Zan!"
Surging forward, Cho Geki-Oh began to spin around the Angel, slashing at it with the GekiShark Sword. The Angel roared in pain. It tried to fire its laser weapon at the JyuKen Giant but a kick into its jaw caused it to misfire into the air.
"Elephant Kick!" called out Super GekiWing as the giant construct of Fierce Ki jumped high and came down with both legs stretched out. The Angel attempted to defend himself with an AT-Field but Super GekiWing pumped his own Kageki into his mecha, allowing it to bypass the energy shield and shatter it as the trunk-like legs of Cho Geki-Oh smashed it straight in the face, slamming it to the ground with a loud crash.
"GO SHINJI!" Misato cheered. "KICK ITS ASS!" She didn't care how the Angels were beaten, as long as they were, and Shinji was doing a fine job in that new construct of his. Ritsuko was wondering how Shinji could manifest that construct with his own energy and make it so solid. Gendo, of course, would be having a few words with the Third Child.
Cho Geki-Oh then picked up the Angel, wrapping its arms around the enemy monster from behind before shooting skyward with the air of GekiBat's wings. Once it reached maximum altitude, it began to dive towards the ground, the struggling Angel trying to break free before Cho Geki-Oh slammed it face first into the dirt. The Angel let out what sounded like a moan as it tried to push itself back up and Super GekiWing was prepared.
The tip of GekiElephant's trunk sported the Elehammer and Super GekiWing put it to good use. Once the Angel rose up, its face met with the meteor hammer and it was thrown backwards.
"Now, to finish it!" declared Super GekiWing as he targeted the Angel's core. "Gekiwaza: Dai Gan Gan Gan!" The Elehammer shot forward and slammed into the Angel's core, retracting back only to shoot forward again. This continuous barrage went on for several seconds before visible damage could be seen on the Angel's core which began to crack from the continuous impacts. Finally, one last blow was all that was needed to shatter the core to pieces and the Angel of Might roared in agony before it exploded.
"Knock Out!" declared Super GekiWing. "Cho Geki-Oh! Win!"
Cho Geki-Oh trumpeted proudly, throwing its arms up victoriously.
While recovering in the hospital wing, Asuka, Rei and Kannami had heard about Shinji's victory and while the redhead was upset that she didn't get to kill an Angel, she was still glad that Shinji had been released from solitary and Kannami was impressed that Shinji not only had summoned all his GekiBeasts simultaneously, but also managed to use Beast Fist Combination to create Cho Geki-Oh. Unit-00 and Unit-02 would need extensive repair following the battle with the Angel of Might but would be operational again by the time the next Angel arrived.
Gendo, however, was brooding. For his Scenario he'd prepared for any threat that would dare to get in his but never had he even imagined, in a million years, that the biggest threat to his plans would be his own son! In his Scenario, Shinji was supposed to be easily manipulated, a weak-willed boy who would not be able go against him, and a pawn to his plans. However, what he got was a strong-willed young man who'd been raised with the ideals of a martial arts style he'd never heard of with abilities he'd never thought possible. Shinji wasn't just strong mentally but physically as well as he'd defeated the Commander in their spar many months ago.
More and more unknown variables had made themselves known as well. The appearance of the Gekirangers and then the Go-ongers, as well as new threats like the Gairk and remnants of RinJyuDen was something he had not been prepared for. There was also Yamato to consider but the Orochi-ken user had not tried to interfere, only assisting when necessary.
In an attempt to put Shinji under his control, he'd tried to use the Dummy Plug and force the boy to kill his own friend. However, Shinji's willpower had been able to break the Dummy Plug and override it, something he never thought possible. He'd tried to bring the Scenario back under control, trying to find a solution, but ultimately none of them worked.
And now…Shinji had ruined his plans yet again by not only engaging the Angel without his Eva, but actually winning and without gaining an S2 Organ!
All his plans, all his preparations, had been ruined by a 14 year old boy!
And yet Gendo briefly saw Yui in Shinji; that strong will which refused to be dominated. It would appear that Shinji had inherited Yui's spirit after all.
Something had to be done and soon or all his plans would be completely ruined!
Ritsuko was reviewing the latest footage, which was the battle against the 14th Angel. Unit-00 and Unit-02 had been soundly defeated despite putting up a fight and then Shinji arrived. He did not pilot his Unit-01 either but instead had summoned all his GekiBeasts and commanded them all to combine into a humanoid mecha which stood as tall as an Evangelion Unit, defeating the Angel with its awesome power.
Ritsuko, since Shinji arrived, had been trying to uncover the secrets of this Ki but unfortunately for her the realm of Ki manipulation was beyond science. Science didn't even recognize Ki. But the proof was right there. The first time Shinji entered his Eva he was able to generate this Ki into an attack that resembled a wolf, manifest weapons, and even summon up GekiBeasts to become armor and equipment for the Evas.
Then there was Kannami who claimed to have used his Ki to turn himself into a giant. With Shinji's ability to create his own mecha out of Ki and Kannami's ability to become a gigantic version of his armored self, those two definitely did not need Evangelions to pilot if they could do that.
It was all giving her a headache and Gendo was ordering her to find a way to neutralize this Geki and Rinki energy the Third Child and Fourth Child and could utilize. But where was she to start? It was easier said than done.
She had even examined the Wing Changer and its technology was unlike anything she had ever seen. It was able to solidify Shinji's Geki to form his Geki Suit, transforming him into GekiWing. She almost regretted giving it to Misato to return to Shinji but it was his. Ritsuko did, however, find a sense of satisfaction in seeing Gendo's plans fall apart because of his son. He concealed his anger, but not enough.
"Next time, Third Child, the Angel's mine!" Asuka challenged furiously.
"It's only fair, I guess," shrugged Shinji.
"Looks like Ikari-kun and I won't ever need to pilot Evas with our new powers," grinned Kannami. "I can just go giant and he can form his own Geki-Touja."
"Cho Geki-Oh," Shinji corrected.
"Whatever."
"I could not believe it when I was told, but after seeing the recording I am most impressed," said Rei.
Kannami, Rei and Asuka had recovered from their injuries as a result from battling the Angel of Might. It still hurt Asuka's pride that she was unable to defeat an Angel this time but Kannami's comforting and encouraging words cheered her back up. Asuka didn't admit it out loud, but she was impressed by how Shinji did against the Angel. Right now they were having ice cream at the local ice cream parlor, which had become their hangout spot.
"So, how did you do it, Shinji?" Asuka asked. Shinji had told them about the battle.
"Kageki, right?" Kannami questioned.
"Kageki, as in the strongest version of Geki, is it not?" inquired Rei.
"You're both right," confirmed Shinji. "Before I could harness Kageki, I could barely summon more than one GekiBeast, but now it seems so easy."
"Yeah, I mean when we fought that pseudo-Eva you almost passed out," Asuka recalled. "So, does this mean you're gonna abandon piloting your Eva?"
"I don't seem to need it now but I'm still new at using Kageki," said Shinji.
"So, why did you do it?" Asuka asked.
"To piss off the old man," Shinji answered. He then saw a couple enter the shop. "Touji! Hikari!"
"Oh, hey Shinji!" Touji waved.
"So, finally got the nerve to ask our Class Rep out," teased Kannami, grinning, which made Touji and Hikari blush.
"No way," Asuka uttered in disbelief. "Hikari, you and jock boy here?"
"Touji's really nice, Asuka," defended Hikari.
"Well, you could do worse, like geek boy," Asuka muttered, referring to Kensuke. "Congrats, I guess."
"So, this means we can triple date!" Shinji said, smiling. "Rukawa-dono with Asuka, me and Rei, and Touji and Hikari!" He clapped his hands together. "It'll be awesome!"
Touji looked at Asuka and Kannami and decided against it quickly, "I…I dunno about that, Shinji. I mean, thanks for the offer, but I think Hikari and I prefer to just have a date where it's just us."
"Eh, suit yourself," Shinji shrugged. Shinji looked out the window and saw people panicking and fleeing from something. He then saw Rinshi hopping past the window. "Oh, great."
"What are those things?" Hikari gasped as several Rinshi forced themselves into the ice cream shop.
"Dead meat," said Kannami. "Rinki Gaiso!"
"Beast On!" called Shinji.
The RinJyuKen and GekiJyuKen artists transformed into their fighting forms and leapt into action, surprising Touji and Hikari.
"We get used to it," Asuka shrugged. "Just sit back and enjoy the show."
"Another one of my siblings has been defeated," said Kaworu as he sat at the edge of a building, looking down at the battle below. GekiWing and QB-Rukawa were beating down Rinshi left and right.
"How do you feel?" inquired Yamato, passing a candy bar to his friend.
"I don't know. Grief, maybe?" guessed Kaworu as he took a bite of the candy. "I am still amazed at what you Lilim have come up with."
"Ki energy," said Yamato. "It's amazing what you can do with it."
"Indeed," Kaworu agreed. "So, shall we intervene or enjoy the show?"
"They can handle things," said Yamato. "Have you decided on what to do with them yet?"
"I have yet to come to a decision, but soon I will."
"Don't wait too long then, Kaworu. Just because you have eternity by your side is no excuse to procrastinate. Every second counts."
"A Lilim concept but I will keep that in mind."
"See that you do, Kaworu."
"Please, call me Tabris."
The Kin no Hebi and Angel of Free Will then continued to watch the battle.
KAMEN RIDER CHROME: The emergence of Cho Geki-Oh is gonna really fuck up Gendo's scenario since it didn't go as he'd originally planned. Of course another twist is gonna turn up in the next chap. Let's just say all you Gendo haters are gonna love it.