With the coming of the Fourth Angel (for those who have never seen Evangelion, the series skipping the First Angel, Adam, and the Second Angel, Lilith, and just started by introducing the Third Angel, Sachiel) we have Shinji's first real fight inside an EVA. And in this version of reality, when someone says "Get in the EVA, Shinji" he's gonna get in the EVA without whining. Disclaimer: I don't own Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Evangelion, or Anarchy Reigns.
Cruel Angel's Thesis Chapter 4: Angel of Day, Shamshel
The rest of the trip to school was uneventful. Most of the students greeted Rei upon sight. It seemed she was actually pretty popular. "So Rei," one girl said, "Is this your new boyfriend?" "Actually he's just a friend and co-worker," Rei clarified, "Shinji, this is Hikari Horaki, the class rep. Hikari, this is Shinji Ikari." Hikari offered a polite bow. "It's nice to meet you. Anyway, Rei, you were surprisingly late coming into school." "We got accosted by some local punks," Rei said, not mentioning the Killseekers or Drones, "Nothing I couldn't handle. And Shinji's a talented fighter in his own right. We did have to bail out Toji and Kensuke, though."
Shinji noticed that Hikari became more concerned at the sound of Toji's name. "Will Toji be okay?" Rei smirked. "This is Toji we're talking about. It's interesting that you became concerned about the jock of the duo rather than the otaku." Hikari turned beet red, confirming Shinji's suspicions that Hikari might have a crush on Toji. He and Rei found their seats. "You didn't tell her about the real dangers?," Shinji asked. "She gets concerned enough with the regular dangers on the streets," Rei pointed out, "If she knew the sort of dangerous beings we really fight, she would flip out. She's under enough pressure as class rep as it is."
The call came in later that day, an immediate Code Orange. The city was put on high alert. "Looks like this will be my first EVA battle," Shinji noted. 'Unit-01 is already en route,' Cadence said over the phone, 'We've plotted out an intercept course for docking.' "Got it," Shinji said before hanging up. "Cruel Angel's Thesis!" He immediately took to the air and flew above the city, soon finding the bright red armor of Unit-01, stylized to look like an eagle and just as flight-capable. Shinji had already changed into the special plug suit before reaching the roof, and now he entered the open cockpit of Unit-01.
After Cruel Angel's Thesis plugged itself into the armor systems, Shinji braced himself for what he felt was the worst part, the LCL. Whatever that stuff was, it tasted too much like blood and smelled just as bad. Luckily it was heavily oxygenated so breathing in it was possible even without gills. The substance was meant to be designed to allow free connection to the EVA. The cockpit also oriented itself so Shinji was upright even though Unit-01 was horizontal while flying. The gyroscope system added to the cockpit insured smooth combat controls.
Shinji grimaced when he saw the Fourth Angel, Shamshel. "Doctor Akagi wasn't kidding when she said it resembled a dildo," he muttered. 'Either that or an eel with catfish whiskers,' came Misato's voice over the com-link, 'Either way, the scrolls mention her tendrils are electrified, so be careful.' "No need to worry," Shinji said, "If she thinks her current can overpower mine, she'll soon have a nasty surprise." Shamshel was making her way to where she felt her father's presence. "Sachiel failed, but I can still feel his core. The Lilim were wise to spare him. For that mercy, I shall only crack their fortress open to retrieve Father."
She then turned her head at the presence of Unit-01. "An eagle this time. The last construct of Father used a shark. Are the Lilim starting to grow apart from Lilith? If so, that is good news. But I still cannot stop in my goals. Father will be free." She lashed out with her tendrils, which Unit-01 caught. "Light 'em up!," Shinji called out. Shamshel screamed in pain as the electrical current surged through her tendrils into her body. "This is no mere Lilim! His power is identical to the Makers!" She whipped one of tendrils and managed to wrap it around Unit-01's arm, shocking it right back.
Shinji winced at the pain. Having electric powers made him more resistant than most humans, but not completely immune. He then noticed something on a nearby hill. It was Toji and Kensuke, and it looked like they were filming. "Oh what are those idiots up to? Major, we have civvies in the area! Send Rei to pick them up for evac!" 'Roger that," Misato replied, 'Keep the Angel away from the hill until Rei arrives.' "Easy enough," Shinji said. He charged Cruel Angel's Thesis to its maximum power before directing Unit-01 to plough its fist just under Shamshel's head.
As he continued to push the Angel back, he spotted Unit-02 as it literally swam through the ground using its blades and jet boosters, quickly reaching where Toji and Kensuke were. "Oh man!," Kensuke said, "We get to see one up close!" The cockpit opened to reveal Rei. "You realize Hikari is gonna kill you when she finds out…" Toji groaned, and Kensuke looked sheepish. "Better get in," Rei said, "Shinji needs space to finish the fight." Shinji overheard Kensuke's groans as the LCL wrecked his camera. 'Serves him right. Now to deal with Shamshel.'
Unit-01 bared its talon-like claws and dug into the Angel, easily pulling out its core. "Now to deal with the rest of the body!," Shinji said as placed the core aside, "Cruel Angel's Thesis!" Electricity surged through Unit-01 and it began pounding the empty shell of the Angel. "DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME!" He gave one last uppercut, sending the Angel's corpse into the air, before blasting it with a final surge of electrical energy. He then picked up the core. "Core retrieved, Angel vanquished." 'Excellent,' came Gendo's voice, 'Return to base. We're ready for our operation in rescuing Joseph Joestar.'
Once on the sky citadel, Shining and Cadence came out first. "We'll plow the road for you," Shining said, "You guys make your way to the prison compound. That's where they'll be keeping Joseph." "Got it," Shinji replied. Shining started glowing with energy. "Radioactive!" A large energy shield wrapped around him and Cadence and they headed off, Cadence blasting drones with her Deathharmonic. "They must have some real chemistry," Rei noted, "To be able to keep up with each other. And their Stands complement each other."
Shinji nodded. "Some Stands just work well together. Like how Josuke's Crazy Diamond can be compliment either by Okuyasu's The Hand, Pinkie's Smile, Koichi's Echoes, or even Rohan's Heaven's Door. Though Josuke normally doesn't like that last one. Anyway, let's hurry to that prison." Finding the prison in the giant citadel wasn't easy, but luckily it was so big several maps existed, eventually leading the duo to where they needed to be. However, before they could start searching cells, someone landed right in front of them, wearing a large golden jacket.
"Well well," the black man said, "What's going on there, Kawasaki?" "There's bound to be some irony in a black man being racist," Shinji noted. "Shit, the Baron don't judge," the man said, "I just like cracking jokes. If they don't make you laugh, I ain't doing my job." "Baron, huh?," Rei said. She quickly blocked a strike from behind her, coming from a curvaceous woman wielding a spiked kanabo that looked segmented. "Shit," the Baron said, "Nice try there, baby. But it looks like our blue haired girl is too on the ball." "You sure are respectful to girls for an obvious pimp," Shinji noted.
"Shit, the Baron don't fuck with girls that young!," Baron pointed out, "And I ain't just some pimp! I'm your favorite pimp's pimp, the Blacker Baron! And this here honey is my main girl Mathilda." Shinji scoffed. "Looks like we'll have to deal with these two, Rei. I'll take the pimp, you take his ho." "No problem," Rei replied, activating her Lightning Mode. Mathilda pulled back before turning her club into a whip. "Iron Maiden!" Her whole body seemed to rev up, letting Rei know Mathilda was a cyborg not unlike Big Bull. Rei simply dodged the sudden rushdown before nailing the ho in the back of her head, electricity sparkling across her spine.
Nearby Shinji was having his Stand deal with the Baron's punches. "Shit. Looks like I'm fire and your lightning. A regular Pokemon Black and White. But you'll never overcome my Super Sexy Fists of Fire!" Shinji had a blank look on his face. "That is the longest Stand name I've heard since Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. And yours isn't even a real Stand." "Oh-ho no you didn't!," the Baron called out indignantly, his blazing gloves unfolding into large birds, "I don't normally pimp slap teens, but you've just earned a special exception!"
Shinji grinned. "Please. You can't even see what I'm using to block your attacks with. Cruel Angel's Thesis!" The statuesque Stand appeared and easily deflected the Baron's burning attacks, the electrical currents centering around his eyes. "Interesting," Shinji noted, "So your eyes are cybernetic." "Makes it easier to keep track of the paper," Baron admitted. He then felt himself get slapped. "The fuck!?" "What's good for the bitch is good for the bastard," Shinji said with a smirk. Baron had to laugh. "The mouth on kids these days. Alright, homeboy, let's go!"
He launched a series of punches on Shinji, who easily retaliated, eventually overwhelming the Baron. "DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME DAME!" Nearby, Rei had created a surge of electricity that caused most of Mathilda's cybernetics to shut down. The Baron landed not far from her. "Shit, Baby, you okay?" Mathilda groaned. "I don't think we're winning this one," Baron noted, "Let's get out of here before you wind up worse." He pounded the ground to create a flaming shockwave, causing the two pilots to cover their eyes.
When they opened them again, the two were gone. "Ran away just like Big Bull," Shinji said. "We can deal with them another time," Rei noted, "Right now we need to find Joseph Joestar." Shinji nodded. "He'll be somewhere in the higher security areas, so let's start there." It didn't take long to find the old man. "Well now," Joseph said, "What kept you guys? I had enough time to focus on my Hamon meditation." Shinji used his Stand to force open the cell door. Joseph cracked his neck as he stood up. "You kids get back to the carrier. I need to shake some rust off." He leapt down to ground level.
Yep, we get to see Joseph's first real fight in this series since Stardust Crusaders. Also, about Shinji's battle cry. First off, it's two syllables (da-me). It's a Japanese word that can mean several things, but in this context it means "no good". Read and review.