Unforgettable Memories chapter 3 ver. 2.0
By Rei-chan (Ayanami00)
All characters in this fanfic belong to their rightful owners. Blah, blah, blah. You know the drill. I'm just borrowing the characters for this story. I am not making any money what so ever from this.
I decided to write this chapter differently from the first two chapters. I find it a lot easier to write it this way (and for once, it does not bore me). This chapter almost triples the length of the previous chapters. Enjoy! This one is for you Destonus-kun!
Unforgettable Memories chapter 3
Evangelion/Escaflowne: My New Knight
Dilandau (loudly): You can't possibly beat me even though you're bigger. You're too slow!
With this, he shoots a crima claw at Unit-02, grabbing its right arm.
Shinji: Asuka!
He rushes to Asuka's side and break Dilandau's hold. Another mecha attacks him. Shinji has his hands full fighting this mecha and trying to help Asuka.
The voice in the mecha: My name is Van. Van Fanel. I am the King of Fanelia!
Shinji (stunned): A voice…a boy…
Van grabs Unit-01 by the right leg and slices it with his mecha's sword. Shinji doesn't fight back. Fuyutski's picture pops up on his screen.
Fuyutski: Shinji, you must do something. You must attack!
Shinji: There is someone inside…just like Touji before…
Suddenly, a deathly scream from a girl echoes through the speakers. It can only belong to one girl.
Fuyutski: Rei! Asuka, help her!
Asuka: As if I don't have enough to do!
Unit-02 charges to Unit-00's location as Dilandau chases behind. Unit-00 is battling yet another mecha. This mecha is different from the other two. It looks…dignified. Armed with an enormous sword, its quickness is astounding.
The voice from within: You thought that I would spare you, didn't you? Well you must face me, Allen Schezar, a Knight of Caeli!
Taking a quick step towards Unit-00, he swings twice, missing both times. Faint singing from afar catches the attention of all that is presently in the battlefield. The singing gets louder and louder. It is such a beautiful voice. A hot-air balloon comes into site.
Dilandau: Now what is this?!
He gets ready to shoot a claw at it, but Asuka stops him with her progressive knife.
Asuka: Don't kill something if you can't see it first…
Suddenly, a little round figure jumps onto he ledge of the basket. It is round like a balloon, has little pointed ears, turquoise-colored eyes, and is holding up a marker-like object.
The round figure: Jigglypuff…Jiggly-y…puff…
Everyone suddenly feels very tired. They want to hear more of its song, but they can't stay awake.
Dilandau: Ah! I refuse to listen to this garbage…Ah!
His horrendous voice drowns out even Jigglypuff's gorgeous voice. Still screaming, Dilandau manages to get away. The others fall asleep in their mechas.
Jigglypuff: PUFF!
Jumping down onto Unit-01, he reveals a marker and starts to doodle on the face of Unit-01.
Fuyutski, stuck in Nerv headquarters, becomes very frustrated. He turns to Maya Hibiki for help. An almost helpless look comes over his face making him look a bit older than he really is.
Fuyutski: Send men to retrieve the units…quickly! Also, don't run into that singing thing!
Jigglypuff has already finished its job before Nerv technicians can arrive on the scene.
Technician A: My goodness…
Technician B: Damn…
Technician C: It's clear! Get ready to take them back.
Fuyutski (speaking through the microphone): Do it. Get them all back here now!
They hear his voice ringing loudly through their headsets.
[Back in Nerv Headquarters]
Voice A: Dr. Kurata, please come to Room 207…Dr. Kurata.
Voice B: Dr. Akagi Ritsuko, please come to the bridge…
The voices come on and off from the speakers. They are not loud commanding voices, but calm and serene.
Voice A: Dr. Hajime, please come to the emergency room immediately. Dr. Hajime, please come to the emergency room immediately.
Rushes of people scatter everywhere. The room, it has been lightly dimmed. A dark red light can been seen flashing above an enormous window overlooking the Evangelion docking bay. Fuyutski stands next to Maya, a lieutenant of Nerv, as she watches the situation unfold in the docking area.
Fuyutski: Transfer them to the emergency room. Dr. Hajime is standing by.
Maya: Yes, sir!
With that, Fuyutski turns slowly around and walks quietly away, leaving Maya there to wait and observe.
[Later in the day]
Beep…beep…beep…beep…
Asuka: What is that noise…it's annoying…
Lying there with her eyes closed, she focuses on the noise.
Beep…beep…beep…
The sound remains constant, never skipping a beat.
Asuka: Can't I rest…Where am I…
She opens her eyes slowly. Gray. The color gray. Everything is just gray. On the far side of the room, she spots four beds. In the first one nearest to the wall is a tall man with beautiful blond hair. Next to him, sleeps a little cat girl. Next to her lies a boy of average height, jet-black hair, and beautiful physique. In the last bed nearest to the door lies a girl with a Japanese school uniform on with short blond hair.
Asuka (whisper): Who are these people?
Rei, on one side of Asuka, wakes up just as the cat girl wakes up. They both woke up to Asuka's voice. Asuka and Rei both have their eyes on the cat girl.
Rei: …
Rei sits up slowly, eyeing around the room and rests her eyes on the cat girl once more.
Ms. Cat Girl sits straight up in bed with her eyes on Rei and Asuka. Her tail starts to stand up as she continues to stare. Suddenly, her tail flares out. An angry expression plasters on her face. She starts to purr quietly and then loudly. Her purring wakes Shinji up, as well as the blond-haired girl, the blond-haired guy, and the black-haired boy.
Shinji (sighs): Another unfamiliar ceiling…
The blond guy: What is all that noise?
Black-haired guy: Merle!
The cat girl: Van-sama!!
She smiles over at Van, the boy with jet-black hair…then her smile turns into a frown. The girl with short blond hair accidentally has her face so close to Van's that they could kiss.
Merle: Hitomi! What are you doing to MY Van-sama?! You're going to die now!
She jumps up onto Van's bed and stares down at the blond-haired girl who is suddenly startled by the furious and over-protective cat girl.
Merle: Well? Answer me, Hitomi! Get away from MY Van-sama!
Van: Merle…calm down.
Merle: No! She's trying to take you away from me.
Asuka: Now wait just a second here. Who said he's YOURS? You have no right to yell at that poor girl. Now you apologize to her.
Asuka is indeed furious. With hands on her hips and her head held high, she will take charge. Eyeing each person slowly, she gives a little smirk. Anyone can see that this beautiful blue-eyed girl has lots of confidence in herself and is a great leader.
Merle seems to be just as strong-willed as Asuka. She knows what she wants and she will not stop pursuing until she has achieved her goal.
Merle: No! I will not apologize. I did nothing wrong.
Rei and Shinji, both on each side of Asuka, decide to stay out of this fight. Pulling their bed covers closer to them, they attempt to sleep.
Hitomi, furious with Asuka's outburst comes stomping over to her. While Hitomi is busy with Asuka, Merle takes the opportunity to be with her beloved Van-sama.
Hitomi: Now wait a second here. I'm not a defenseless little girl you know. I am not a poor little girl! I do not need your help.
Asuka: What the hell are you yelling at me for?! I'm on your side, dummkopf! I'm just trying to defend you from the cat girl over there and I get yelled for it! Next time you get into a jam, don't come running to me for help, little missy!
Van: Hitomi, calm down already. This girl means you no harm. Merle, please apologize to Hitomi.
Merle: Absolutely not!
Hitomi looks helplessly around the room for support. She spots the older-looking boy with long blond hair. A pleading smile creeps slowly across her face. She takes a step toward him, but Asuka is one step ahead of her.
Walking confidently up to the blond, she extends her soft, slender right hand.
Asuka: I'm Asuka. Asuka Langley Soryu. What's your name?
He stands there, mesmerized by her stunning beauty. He regains his stature, smiles, and takes Asuka's hand into his.
The blond: My name is Allen Schezar, a Knight of Caeli, my sweet…
He bends down slowly and kisses Asuka's hand gently. It sends tingles up and down her spine.
Asuka: Allen…oh my…nice to meet you…
Allen (smiling): Likewise, princess.
While Allen looks around the room, Asuka turns to Hitomi and smirks quickly.
[Asuka's thought] So! "Little girl" likes Van AND Allen. Since that Merle girl is busy with Van, I'll take this hunk Allen!
Hitomi (whisper that can't be heard): Allen…why?
Asuka: Allen, you said that you are a knight, right?
Allen: That's right. I've been a knight ever since I was young. I guess it is just my destiny.
Asuka: That's SO cool! And I love your hair too by the way. It's very beautiful.
Allen: Oh, you make me blush, my sweet. Thank you.
Hitomi: You're so mean! You're all so mean!
Everyone turns his or her attention to Hitomi, even Shinji and Rei. Quiet sobbing comes from the girl. There is total silence except her the crying. Everything is still, no one dare to move. Finally after a minute, a sympathetic Shinji throws off his bed cover and gets out of bed. His figure is frail looking and his dark eyes become fixed on the heartbroken girl. He walks across the shiny gray floor with his icy bare feet.
Shinji: Umm…H-Hitomi?
Hitomi quickly looks up to see her comforter. Her eyes stare deeply into his. All she can do is give a shake of her head and look back down at the dismal floor.
Asuka: Hmph!
Allen: What's…eh!
Before he knows what's going on, Asuka grabs Allen by his hospital shirtsleeve and drags him over to where Hitomi and Shinji are on the floor.
Asuka: SO! I got it now! Oh yes I do! It's so clear to me. You wouldn't comfort anyone but this girl. Why don't you just give her a kiss, Shinji? You know you like her. You wouldn't comfort even First Child if she needed someone. Go ahead! What are you waiting for? Don't hide your feelings. Let your feelings run wild like Allen's.
Smiling, she stands up on the tip of her toes and gives him a kiss on the cheek.
Allen (blushing) : oh…umm…thank you so much…
Shinji (mad for once): uhh…shut up Asuka! I don't like her! I'm just helping her because no one else would. You wouldn't understand at all!
Asuka: Excuse ME?! I understand exactly what is going on here.
Van: Please everyone, please stop fighting. You're making things worse for Hitomi. Merle…let go already.
Merle (innocently): Why?
Van: Can't you see? Hitomi is upset…
Merle: So? Everyone gets upset once in a while.
Shinji: Merle, you're just cold hearted!
Asuka: Oh I see you're finally coming out with your feelings for once! Is this how you really are? You think you have the power?
Shinji: That's not it!
Hitomi: Please stop it…
Asuka: Stop?!
Shinji: Knock it off, Asuka!
Van: Everyone please!
Allen: Asuka…
Asuka: Allen, stay out of this. I don't need your help.
Van: Allen, let them be.
Shinji: Hitomi doesn't need you all to bother her now!
Asuka: You're the one who's bothering her, Shinji!
Creak! A sound…it comes from a bed…a bed in a corner of the room. All heads turn to the far right hand side of the room. In the corner, a little bed lies still with the petite girl sitting as still as the air in the room.
Her head turns ever so slowly towards the group in the middle of the room. Her eyes, a bright blood red, stare at each of them one at a time. Not a word comes from her pale pink lips. Her hands, placed on each side of her, slowly moves into her lap. Sitting there for a minute, she did not say a word and she did not make any moves.
Finally, she places her hands on each side of her and hoisted herself out of the bed ever so slowly. All eyes are on her and nothing else. Not a word comes out of anyone's mouth. Walking towards them, she still keeps her mouth shut. The group is in her way. They know that but can't seem to move themselves from her path. Her pretty gray-blue hair hangs lifelessly to her skull, not that it matters to her. Her eyes focuses once more on the teens. As she approaches them, they still do not move. They stand as still as day, watching her. Squeezing through the group, Ms. Rei Ayanami makes her way towards the door at the same pace.
She stops right in front of the door. Everyone expects her to turn around, but she doesn't. She stares straight ahead. Nothing happens.
Rei (whisper): Good bye…
She quietly steps out of the room as the door opens for her and closes quickly behind her. That was it. Confusion shows on everyone's faces. How did that girl do that? Well what did she do in the first place? All Ayanami did was walk out of the room. What's so special about that? Nothing. Ayanami is Ayanami. That girl, that blue-haired, red-eyed girl stopped them all in their tracks by just uttering "Good bye!"
Asuka: What the hell was that?!
Allen: Asuka, my sweet…please calm yourself down.
He turns Asuka to face him and he slowly gives her a gentle kiss on the lips. That surely shuts her up! She's too stunned to say anything. She stares into Allen's beautiful eyes as he stares back with a smile on his face.
Shinji: umm…
Beep! The door slides open once more. It is not the First Child or Dr. Hajime, which stands on the outside of the room, but it is Dr. Ritsuko Akagi with Maya, Hyuuga, and Kaji. Seeing Kaji, Asuka immediately releases her grasp on Allen and runs over to him, admiring him lovingly. A depressed look comes over Allen's face as he watches Asuka embrace the older man.
Ritsuko: Everyone, please calm yourselves and take a seat. I have some questions to ask all of you.
Everyone goes back to their hospital beds as Ritsuko and the others each grab a chair from the closet near Asuka's bed and sits down near the doorway.
Taking out her pen and paper, Ritsuko takes note what each of the teens look like. She starts with the blond-haired girl.
Ritsuko: What might your name be?
Hitomi: Hitomi Kanzaki.
Ritsuko: Where are you from, Hitomi?
Hitomi: Tokyo.
Ristuko takes note of her physique…short blond hair, blue eyes, traditional Japanese school uniform (brown), about 5'5"
She turns to the next one.
Ritsuko: And what might your name be?
Van: Van Fanel, Miss.
Ritsuko: Thank you.
Writing…dark hair, medium build, brown eyes, about 5'8", red shirt, brown pants
Ritsuko turns to Merle.
Ritsuko: And what's your name?
Merle: Merle.
Ritsuko (curious): Your last name?
Merle: I don't have one.
Ritsuko: All right.
Writing…pink hair, a cat girl, about 5'3", dressed in a tiger-striped dress
Ritsuko: And how about you, sir?
Allen: My name is Allen Schezar, madam.
Ritsuko: Allen…very nice name.
Allen: Thank you, my Lady.
Taking note…long blond hair, very nice physique, blue eyes, about 6'
Ritsuko: So tell me…where did you all come from?
Merle: We come from Gaea…except for HER over there *points to Hitomi*
Van: I am now the king of a country called Fanelia, Miss. Fanelia became under attack and we all had to flee. We are not sure how we got here. Hitomi's pendent starts to glow and so did Escaflowne. Next thing we know, we ended up here. Can you please help us?
Maya: umm…You are a king?
Van: Yes, Ma'am.
Hyuuga: Then what you are supposed to be young man? *looking at Allen*
Allen: I am a Knight of Caeli, Mister.
Kaji (impressed): A knight, eh?
Asuka: You're my knight, Kaji!
Kaji (smiling): That's very sweet of you to say Asuka.
Asuka jumps out of bed and runs over to Kaji, grabbing his arm. A dull expression comes over Allen's face. He could never compare to Kaji. Kaji is an older man.
Allen (faces toward the wall and whispers): I guess she like men like that…she doesn't need a guy like me…Hitomi, I'm sorry.
Kaji: Asuka, go back to your bed. Dr. Akagi is not done asking questions yet.
Asuka: Can't I just stay here?
Kaji: No, Asuka.
Asuka: Please?!
Kaji: Asuka please go back. We are not done yet. I will see you later.
Asuka: But I haven't given you your present yet.
Kaji: You can give it to me later. Now is not the time.
Asuka: I never get to see you anymore Kaji! Can't I stay here with you just a bit longer? Do I have to go back to my bed?
Kaji: (frustrated): No, you can't stay! Go back to your bed now!
Allen: Mister, please don't yell at her like that. She didn't mean to do anything wrong. She just admires you that's all.
Kaji: Can you please stay out of this? This is none of your concern.
Asuka: How dare you speak to Allen like that, Kaji! You! Out of all people…ugh!
Asuka runs over to Allen's bed and sits down next to him. Tears sting her beautiful blue eyes. She cannot hold them back. Her lover has yelled at her…the one she loves so much and cherishes. Allen puts a comforting arm over her shoulder and gives her a tight and loving hug. She blushes from his sincerity. She loves the way he treats her…just like a princess. Asuka is deep in thought.
Kaji never treats me this way. He never has any time for me. He's always so busy with his work, and if he brings Misato home from the bar because she's drunk, he never stays to tend to her or spend any time with me. Allen is different from Kaji. Allen cares about me. He would spend time with me and love me. Can I love him back? Can I learn to love Allen? Will he stay with me? I feel so safe in his arms. Kaji has never held me before…never ever! Wait…why do I love Kaji? Hmm…
She stares into Allen's eyes just for a second before looking over at Kaji sitting in between Ritsuko and Maya. Asuka becomes very startled. Kaji never took his eyes off Asuka. His eyes…his eyes greatly disturbs Asuka. So dark and cold are his eyes as he looks back at Asuka. There is a flicker of hatred in his eyes. Asuka has a new knight now although Asuka just called him her knight. Asuka holds Allen tighter in their embrace. All is silent in the room. Finally, Ritsuko speaks to break the silence.
Ritsuko: Where is Rei?
Shinji: I don't know…
Ritsuko: What do you mean you don't know?
Van: She said "Good bye" and walked right out of the room.
Ritsuko: But…but how can she?! *Looking at Maya, Hyuuga, and Kaji*
Merle: What do you mean how? She opened the door and left.
Hyuuga: But the door…we locked it. No one can open it except for Misato, Ritsuko, and Dr. Hajime. They are the only ones with the pass cards. Even we have to ask permission to enter here.
Van: Well she just left. She did not even touch anything. The door just opened and she stepped out.
Ritsuko: The door was locked when we came…how odd.
Kaji: I will have someone look into it.
Ritsuko: Very well…
[Meanwhile, in another part of Nerv Headquarters….]
Rei Ayanami, still in her hospital clothing, walks down an unknown corridor when PenPen steps into her path ahead of her. It looks up at her and makes a faint "wark" sound. Rei approaches him quietly and bends down to pick it up.
Rei (quietly): What are you doing here…?
She goes into a secluded room and sits down on the floor. A faint light shines through a little slit in one of the walls. The room is a dark gray color. Red bands of light encircle the room. A large tube, which runs through the room from ceiling to floor, stationed at one corner of the room fills with an unknown liquid. A light shines on the liquid making it a golden-orange color. Rei decides that that would be a more suitable spot so she gets up and sits next to the warm tube, which illuminates enough light so she can see what she is doing. With PenPen sitting in her lap, Rei opens a book and starts reading.
[In Terminal Dogma…]
Misato Katsuragi, still a bit drunk, sits slouching in her chair with a near-empty beer can in her hand. She is nice and quiet…but then lets out a loud drunken laugh. This definitely catches the attention of everyone in the room. Aoba, who has taken over for Hyuuga and Maya, alerts everyone that the MAGI, Nerv's three super computers, have found an Angel in Tokyo-2.
[Back in Nerv's hospital room…]
Aoba: Dr. Akagi? Dr. Akagi, please take all the Children up to the bridge. We have an emergency. I repeat we have an emergency. We need the Children right away.
Ritsuko: Rei is not here
Fuyutski: Where is she?
Maya: Sir! We do not know.
Fuyutski (to Aoba): Locate her at once!
Aoba: Yes sir! Dr. Akagi, please bring the rest to the bridge.
Ritsuko: What about the kids we just found?
Fuyutski: Bring them too. They might be of some use to us.
Ritsuko: Yes sir! All right everyone, let's go!
Kaji: Wait…I must speak with you…
[On the bridge…]
Misato has just gotten up from her slouching position in her chair. She has a funny little smile on her face, and she is still holding her beer can.
Misato: Where is Rei, Aoba?
Aoba: I don't know. I am looking right now.
Misato: Hurry. We don't have much time. Wait…what the heck is going on? *Burps*
Aoba: Rei's location: in a secluded room in the west sector of Terminal Dogma. From the camera, she is reading a book with your penguin PenPen asleep in her lap.
Misato: PENPEN?!?!
Misato faints in her chair. PenPen is an illegal penguin and since its here, everyone knows about it.
Aoba: Major Katsuragi! Commander Fuyutski, what shall we do?
Fuyutski: Briefing please…
Aoba: As of right now the MAGI has recommended that we evacuate 500km of Tokyo-2 around the Angel. For the time being, it's good to gather everyone together to discuss a plan of action.
[Back in the sick bay area]
Ritsuko peeks in the door and tells everyone that the questioning session is now put on hold.
Ritsuko: Please remain calm…
She motions Maya and Hyuuga to join her and she goes back outside to talk with Kaji.
Asuka spots her red sportsbad in the corner of the room, which she forgot to pick up the last time she was here. She goes over to it and finds her yellow sundress inside.
Asuka: I hate these hospital clothes! Ugh! I'm going to change over there in that little room over there. *points* If any of you peak, you're dead! You got that?!
Everyone nods slowly as they watch Asuka step slowly into the little room and close the door.
Shinji: What is going on…
All eyes are on Shinji now. They all stare at each other.
Bang! Asuka excitedly opens the door widely, and steps out with one hand on her hips with her yellow sundress flowing around her from the breeze from the quickly closed door. She smiles and speaks loudly, eyeing everyone slowing in the room, making sure that she had Allen's complete attention.
Asuka: Well, let's go everyone! Allen?
Allen: Yes, my sweet?
Asuka: Will you accompany me?
Allen: Of course!
Beep!! The sound of the door again…Ritsuko Akagi steps back into the room along with Maya, Hyuuga, and Kaji. Asuka makes sure not to make any eye contact with Kaji. She then wonders where her other sportsbag is, the one with Kaji's present inside.
Ritsuko: It seems that we have a very dangerous situation on our hands. Commander Ikari and Fuyutski needs us at the bridge right now.
Grabbing Allen's arm, Asuka smiles and runs over to Ritsuko, dragging her new love (or infatuation) behind her.
Asuka: What are you all waiting for? Dummkopf! Let's go! Come on! Allen…
Allen: Yes?
Asuka: Are you from where that Van boy and that Hitomi girl is from?
Allen: Yes I am. Merle is also from Gaea.
Asuka: Oh…are you going back?
Allen: I would like to. It's my home.
Asuka: Oh…I see…
She releases her grip on Allen's arm slightly. Allen feels this and tilts Asuka's head up so he could see her beautiful face clearly.
Allen (quietly): Don't worry about anything, my sweet…I will not go soon. If I do leave, I will tell you.
Asuka (whisper): Promise?
Allen (quietly): I promise.
Asuka (quietly): Do you love me?
Allen (smiles and says quietly): I think I do. I'm not for certain, princess. I mean I just met you, but I do think you are lovely inside and out.
Asuka (nodding): I understand. Thank you.
Allen: Thank you for what, love?
Asuka: For everything. You have given me what I have not received from others.
Allen (confused): Such as?
Asuka: Love… care… and kindness…
Allen: I see…
Ritsuko (interrupting Asuka and Allen's conversation): Is everyone ready?
Everyone: Yes!
Ritsuko: Well let's get going.
Asuka: Come on, Allen! Hurry up you dummkopfs or you'll be left behind!
She again grabs Allen's arm. She snuggles against him before leading him out of the room. They follow her silently with Merle holding onto Van's arm. Hitomi and Shinji make eye contact for just a second and walks down a long well lit corridor side by side. Van mumbles something under his breath about how bossy Asuka seems to be.
[Arrival at Terminal Dogma]
Maya and Hyuuga take their respected seats once again at the control center between the unconscious Misato Katsuragi.
Hyuuga: Major…
Maya: Major Katsuragi?
Fuyutski: She is out cold. She saw her pet penguin and fainted.
Van (curious): Major Katsuragi?
Asuka: That woman over there, drunk as a skunk. Shinji and I both live with her in her apartment.
Allen: Lovely woman…
Asuka: Hmph!
Allen (realizes that Asuka is still with him): She may be lovely, but you are beautiful, my princess.
[Asuka ponders] Does he really think that? He sounds like such a flirt. I don't know…but he's better than Kaji. Allen treats me better.
Merle: Van-sama…
Van: What is it, Merle?
Merle (whispers): I'm hungry…I'm –
The Children and the guests stand a few feet behind Hyuuga, Maya, Misato, and Aoba. Rei Ayanami, the First Child, arrives quietly with PenPen in her arms. No one notices her except for Fuyutski and Gendo, on a platform above them, and Merle, the cat girl.
Merle: Where have you been?
Rei: No where…
Asuka: So! First Child finally comes back!
Everyone turns their head to look at the Second Child.
Asuka: What?!
Allen: Don't pay attention to them. It's all right.
Rei stands next to Shinji, and puts PenPen down on the floor. It waddles over to Misato, and pulls on the sleeve of her infamous red jacket. She lets out a little yelps as PenPen jumps into her lap, asking for attention from her.
Misato: PenPen?
PenPen (nudges her): Wark!!
Misato: What are you doing here?
PenPen: Wark…
Looking around, Misato sees everyone watching her. She quickly puts PenPen down and asks Maya, Hyuuga, and Aoba for a briefing.
Misato: What the heck is going on? Who are all these people?
Hyuuga: These are…once our enemies?
Ritsuko (appearing behind the teens): They are from another world, Misato.
Misato: Another world?! There is another world besides ours?
Ritsuko: Yes. Van, where did you say you are from?
Van: Gaea, ma'am.
Aoba: Major Katsuragi! The Angel!
Misato: Oh yes! A briefing please! Maya! Hyuuga!
Maya: The MAGI is gathering more information…
Hyuuga: There is no visual. All we have is an infrared heat image. It is very small…about four feet eleven inches. The MAGI says that it has the power to regenerate and repel objects by using its A.T. Field as a fireball or take the form of other projectiles.
Maya: It is moving!
Misato: Go and get suited up. Van, Allen, Hitomi, Merle, you guys stay here for now.
Asuka (looking at Rei and Shinji): Well let's go and show that Angel what we can do! Allen, wait for me here, okay?
Allen: As you wish, my sweet…
Asuka (marching out): Ohh!! I can't believe it!
Rei and Shinji silently follows Asuka out of the control room and make their way to the dressing area. Stepping into their respected sides, they begin to change into their plugsuits.
Asuka: I still can't believe it! A hunk like Allen! Ohh!!
ShinjI (from the other side): Well, what about Kaji?
Asuka: K-Kaji? Hmph…I don't need him…he never needed me…
Shinji: Asuka, your sportsbag with Kaji's gift is still on my side…
Asuka: Throw it over!
Shinji: Umm…okay.
Shinji gently tosses the bag over, being careful not to hit anyone. Asuka intercepts it while its still in the air. She unzips it and takes it out. Walking over to Rei, she puts it into Rei's hands.
Asuka: Here, Wondergirl. You can have it.
Rei: ...oh…
Asuka: Hey Shinji! Are you ready yet?
Shinji: Yes, ma'am!
Asuka: Come on, Wondergirl! Shinji let's go!
Shinji: Okay.
Heading off toward the docking bay, the Children say nothing, not a word. An angry expression on Asuka's face, she finally mumbles something that Shinji and Rei cannot hear.
Maya: The Children are ready!
Misato: Prepare for launch.
Hyuuga: Yes, Ma'am.
Aoba: Right.
Technician A: Children are in the entry plugs.
Ritsuko: Release the LCL.
Maya: Releasing LCL into entry plugs.
Technician B: All Evas are ready.
Misato: Release the locks.
Technician C: Releasing safety locks 1-15.
Technician B: Releasing primary restraints
Technician A: Releasing secondary restraints.
Maya: The Evas are free!
Misato: Evangelions! Hashin!
The Evangelions launch the second Misato gave her order. The Children focuses on their goal, while speeding through the narrow tunnels under Tokyo-3. They finally reach the surface area and spread their A.T. Field.
Asuka: Get ready to make a long run over to Tokyo-2. We have work to do.
Shinji: Run?
Rei: Understood.
Misato (pops up on screen in their Evas): Get a move on, you three!
Asuka: Right! Let's go! Follow my lead.
[Back in the control room]
Allen: I hope Asuka will be all right.
Van: Don't worry about her. She'll be fine.
Misato: Yeah, you're right. Asuka can handle herself in no matter what position she's in.
Merle (holding up a package): Van-sama! Look what I got!
Van: Merle? Where did you get that?
Merle: From this weird thing in a hallway. I got really hungry so I went for a little walk to see what I can find.
Van: You shouldn't be wandering around, Merle. I think it is best that you return what you got.
Ritsuko (smiling): No, it is quite all right.
Merle: Yay!
Maya: Major Katsuragi, the Children are almost at Tokyo-2.
Aoba: The MAGI just recommended that we send in more power.
Misato (looking over to Ritsuko): But…we have nothing left!
Ritsuko (looking back and then at the foreigners): We have them.
Misato: You have to be kidding! We can't use them!
Ritsuko: What other choice do we have? You heard the MAGI. It suggests more firepower against this Angel. It has never given out this sort of command before. It don't think it would if it knows that the Evas can handle it, Major Katsuragi.
Misato: They are normal kids! They are not Eva pilots!
Ritsuko: Who said they were normal…
Misato: What?
Ritsuko: They are indeed special, Misato. They have the power to transport themselves AND their mechas to our world.
Misato: They don't have what it takes to defeat the Angel!
Ritsuko: Who said they will be attacking on their own? They will fight with the Evas.
Misato: Have you considered their mechas' size?
Van (interrupting): They are Guymelefs….
Misato: Fine. Have you considered their Guymelefs' size? They are less than half of the Evangelions' size!
Ritsuko: Right now, we do not have any other choice! There is no one else who can help us defeat this Angel.
Misato: Wait. I thought Aoba said that this Angel is very small…
Ritsuko: Do not estimate an Angel's strength, Misato. No matter what its size is, it can still do a lot of damage. The Guymelef may be small, but they are not weak. They went against the Children before that singing Jigglypuff came along. Misato, they are just as tough as the Children are. You must believe what I am saying!
Misato: Fine!
Ritsuko: Misa-
Misato (interrupting her): They will be our backup…just in case the Children can't handle it. Hitomi and Merle will stay here.
Merle: I'm not staying here! I'm going with my Van-sama.
Misato: I'm not going to argue with you…do what you want but if you lose your life, no one can blame me…
Maya (softly): The Guymelefs are waiting in the docking bay.
Ritsuko: Hyuuga!
Hyuuga: Yes, Ma'am!
Ritsuko: Take them down to the docking bay and get them ready for launch.
Aoba: The Guymelefs are too small to go through the tunnels.
Ritsuko: Then open the mountain way.
Aoba: Roger that.
Ritsuko: Take them down…
Hyuuga: Roger! Please follow me…
Misato (watching the teens as they follow Hyuuga): I hope you know what you are doing, Ritsuko.
[Up above]
The atmosphere is intense. A candle is lit and put down on a control panel. Commander/Professor Fuyutski stands behind a silent Gendo Ikari. Wearing his infamous glasses, Commander Ikari sits in his seat silently with his white-gloved hands perked up on his elbows, and covering his mouth.
Fuyutski: Do you think they can do it?
Gendo: I believe that Major Katsuragi has this operation under control.
Fuyutski: We have never sensed an Angel this powerful before. The MAGI has requested that we send in more firepower. Do you really think that we can handle such a creature?
Gendo smiles under his gloves.
Fuyutski: Well, I guessed that is settled then. Major Katsuragi, proceed with the operation.
Misato: Yes sir! Ah!
Misato Katsuragi, the woman in charge of such an intense an dangerous operation, totally forgot about the beer can to the right of her and PenPen to the left of her.
Misato: I'm sorry about my behavior earlier, Commander.
Gendo: It's all right Major Katsuragi, but don't let it happen again. Proceed with the operation.
Misato: Hai! Right away!
Well, it's finally finished! Chapter 3: "Evangelion/Escaflowne – My New Knight" is probably going to be the longest chapter out of all them (I wouldn't know since I haven't even finished the outline for this fanfic yet). I hope you enjoyed it as much as I like writing it. Please take a moment or two out of your busy schedule to write a short review. Please criticize! Arigatou! – Rei-chan (Ayanami00)