Screaming
From The Sky
There were no signs…
no signs. No wailing of sirens, no screams of terrified civilians. Just a day,
like any other in Tokyo 3. The sun was high in the sky, its beams slicing through
the azure ocean and bringing heat to all beneath. For a single moment Humanity
forgot the insanity of war. Just for a single fleeting moment.
I stalk close in from above
Silent wings will test your
faith
Death will never hear me pass
Launch attack you're too late
Within the bowels of
Geofront, in the command center of NERV the day was slow, unusually. The
Children were in the middle of the usual tests, tormented by Ritsuko and her
machines. The bridge crew for once had nothing to do, while Commander Ikari
idly toyed with his hands, his mind full of schemes, Fuyutsuki right behind
him.
Then it happened. The sky went black above the city
and darkness flooded the streets. Bitter laughter filled the air, driving men
and women into the shelters. For a split second silence regained its throne
only to be toppled by a thunderous crack and howl of winds. A sphere of
blood-red light appeared and just as suddenly imploded revealing a creature
floating in the air. It raised its fist in defiance to the sky and then pointed
it down, right at the entrance to NERV complex.
The bridge crew knew full well what to do, even
though the newcomer was no Angel. Great silos containing cannons and missile
batteries opened, weapons coming on line instantaneously, flooding the creature
with ruby beams and megatons of explosive death. It laughed while being struck,
unharmed apparently, then plummeted downwards, in its hand a great scythe. All
emplacements fired non-stop, but had no chance to stop the beasts, while the
Children hurriedly boarded their war engines.
I hear flak inside my head
Deafening thunder cities burn
Carpet-bombing laid to waste
Throwned inside a death mask
Too late, the
creature pointed its scythe at the ground and it parted, granting it entry to
the Undercity. Its advance unopposed, it rushed straight to its target, the
NERV command facility. More weapons dared to bar its pass, but it avoided their
blows with unnatural ease.
On the bridge, Major Katsuragi had a moment of doubt
when se saw the thing closing to the window panel. "I always knew I would die
in the line of duty" she thought as the creature cut through the armored glass.
Then a deep voice could be heard, the creature its source "Your time has not
come yet, Major. I am not here because of you. But there is one life I have
come to take, one life that is rightfully mine." The entity approached and its
literally blank facade reformed into a crude copy of human face, eyes burning
red, flames writhing within the pupils. "One life in this room I have come to
extinguish, but neither yours nor your companions" it turned its head to Maya
Ibuki, who stood petrified, unable to move and smiled "Do not fear me, since
your souls are not in peril."
Holy cross embedded in your tomb
Casualities are buried through your
mind
Certain death is screaming from
the sky
Then its head tilted
upwards, and eyes fell upon Gendo Ikari, emotionless behind his desk. "Yes,
this is the soul I want. Its stench draws me like a carrion bird. This life is
mine to take, and to drag into the depths of Hell!" the monster leapt up,
facing Ikari who stood up from his chair, unaffected by the creature and its
words.
"Upstart being" he spat coldly "you dare to enter my
realm and threaten me? Here I set the rules!" with this, defenses of the NERV
sanctum roared to life, spraying lead on the creature. It stood in the middle
of the rain, smiling, as if savoring the feeling of burning bullets bouncing
off its skin.
I live to destroy below
Haunted victims are unseen
Flying wrath a fortress hell
War machine to kill all
"Foolish mortal" it
spoke, still laughing "you cannot delay the inevitable. Your sins call to me,
your crimes sing to me drawing me near, your trampled conscience begs me to set
it free from this shell your twisted mind occupies. I will grant it its
request." Gendo slowly backed away, and suddenly a small handgun appeared in
his hand, blazing. The bullets glanced of the being's chest as it slowly strode
forward.
I leave carnage in my wake
Choking bleeding for your life
Faceless prey has been erased
Silence reigns you're dead now
Sub-Commander
Fuyutsuki stood on its path while Gendo retreated to his room. The creature
approached him slowly as he watched it, more with interest than fear. It looked
him deeply into the eyes and spoke "Leave, Professor and live your remaining
time in peace. You were no more but a tool in his hands. You were his friend
and he abused your good will. Leave. Leave before I change my mind". Then the being walked to the door Gendo locked
and with a word blasted it off its hinges. Eyes glaring it walked into the
final realm of Ikari.
Holy cross embedded in your tomb
Casualities are buried through
your mind
Certian death is scraming from
the sky
Inside Gendo was
waiting, his men by his side. Two dozen NERV guards stood there, massive rifles
and missile launchers trained at the doorway. The creature walked right in, and
the men squeezed the triggers, firing. Once again not a single bullet
penetrated, not a single blow found its mark. With a roar the beast extended
its hand and a comet of flame leapt from it, incinerating the guards into
ashes, leaving only the Supreme Commander in the room. Yet, he was no longer
alone. Now he stood behind his desk, petite form of Rei Ayanami pressed into
his chest. The creature hissed silently.
"Why was I expecting something like that, Ikari? A
coward like you hiding behind an innocent girl. Like a tool she is for you,
just like the others. Your subordinates you send to their deaths. Your friends
you betray. You want names? Ritsuko Akagi, whose death you already planned.
Your son Shinji, whom you abandoned and neglected. And her… the one you
created." The entity walked slowly forward, circling Gendo and Rei "And still
you trust him, Child?" it spoke silently "Even though he uses you as a shield
for his pathetic life? Ah, but you are the Third, straight from his vats.
Emotion is alien to you, and so are the memories of your sisters. Come, let me
show you."
The eyes blazed once again, locked with Rei's.
Suddenly, she fell to her knees, screaming, clenching her head tightly within
her hands. Young Ikari rushed into the room through destroyed entrance, eyes
full of rage. Abruptly, Rei's screams stopped and she raised her head,
understanding in her eyes. The creature smiled and spoke once more "Go. Your
life is yours to live, not his. There is one being here who deserves your
attention." it turned its head to Shinji "Do not blame me for the fate of your
father, Child. That was his choice, not mine. Take her, and live in peace.
Forget the past, and live for the future." Shinji swiftly came to Rei's side,
and took her hand. She did not flinch as he took her out of the room.
Listen to the rythm of a dead
man walking
Silent is the heartbeat of the
predator stalking
Hear the sound of air feel the
warmth touch your neck
Reality is not fair no time to
second guess
Hear the distant ringing of the
blade as it cuts your neck
Silent is the cry lying on your
mattress of blood
An easy mark for a veteran of
execution
"Ungrateful!" Gendo
spat at the Children "I gave you life and that is the way you repay me?".
Shinji turned his head to answer, but Rei was first. "You gave me life only to
use me. Like a tool. Like a doll. I am not your doll. No longer." The creature
smiled and drew its scythe. "Your time has come, Gendo Ikari. For all the pain
you brought to this world, for all the deaths you have orchestrated. For your
sins I deliver punishment." With a single blow it sliced through Gendo's wrist.
He screamed as his hand fell to the ground, his pistol still firing. The
creature closed in for the kill, still smiling. "One more thing before you die
Ikari. One last nail. You'll never see your prized wife again. You do not
deserve it."
"No!" Gendo
screamed, a broken man, but his scream was cut short as the scythe whistled
once more, beheading him with a single swift blow. Still screaming he fell, a headless corpse and a face contorted
in a grimace of pain. The creature picked his head up and turned around to see
Shinji looking at it. Without a word, he walked away.
I walk step by step with death
Where all bludgeoned bodies lie
You will see my face of rage
Cut your heart out of your chest
Leave impaled
the consummation of mankind
"And one more soul goes to Hell." the creature whispered "Hitler,
Stalin, Ikari. Now they are all where they belong." Then in an instant it was
gone.