Everything to do with Eva doesn't belong to me, it belongs to Gainax
To start off I'd like to address a few issues that have cropped up.
A few people have said that the fic so far i.e. chapter 1 has been fastpaced. True it has, I wanted it that way. I feel that in that situation, as soon as the 17th angel was killed, it would be a race between NERV and SEELE to see who could cause third impact, so inevitabe they would both be going as fast as they can.
Someone also wanted me to elaborate on what happened to Shinji. I can't and won't. To see what Shinji went through watch episode's 25 and 26 and ignore all references to third impact taking place. I know alot of people were confused about those two episodes, I have just given a different perspective of what they mean. If you haven't seen the movies yet, this contains a few scenes that are present in them, and similar ideas as well, you have been warned. Thoughts are in and actions/events are in (). Anyway enough chit chat. Onto the fic.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: True Destiny
Episode 2 Destiny/The Gifts
In Commander Ikari's office the two commanders are discussing Shinji.
Ikari: Will he pilot?.
Fuyutsuki: You already know the answer He will.
Ikari: Good. SEELE have made their move.
Fuyutsuki: What!
Ikari: They have sent the nine, they will arrive shortly, our time is at hand, launch Unit 01 immediately, tell him to destroy the 9 production models at all cost I will take Rei to Lilith, and then I shall be reunited with Yui.
Ikari stands up and heads towards the door.
Fuyutsuki: How long do we have?
Ikari: 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Gendo exits the office leaving behind a very anxious Sub-Commander.
Fuyutsuki: In two hours man's fate shall be sealed
Now Fuyutsuki leaves the office, at the door he turns round and has one last look at it, he then close's the door and heads for the bridge.
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On the bridge, the bridge crew are very worried, not for their lives but for their jobs.
Ibuki: What's gonna happen to us?
Hyuga: We'll probably be transferred to the Japanese Government or another division of the UN. This place will probably be turned into a theme park.
Aoba: Laughs Yeah I bet they'll call it Eva world.
This remark causes his two colleagues to giggle. Fuyutsuki chooses this moment to enter.
Fuyutsuki: Shouts Go to first stage alert, the enemy will attack in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Ibuki: Excuse me sir?
Fuyutsuki: You heard me now do it.
The entire bridge crew gets to work.
Misato still has a few questions that she hopes the Sub-Commander can answer so she's heading to the bridge when the alarms go off. She breaks into a run, and gets to the bridge 2 minutes later.
Misato: Report.
Hyuga: Unknown Major, the Sub-Commander just told us to go to first stage alert and that the enemy will arrive in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Misato looks up at the Sub-Commander. Seeing her, he answers her questions without her asking.
Fuyutsuki: Major, we will be attack by nine production model Evas piloted by dummy plugs.
Misato: Why?
Fuyutsuki: The purpose of these Evangelions is cause a man made third impact.
Misato: What purpose does wiping out all of mankind have?
Fuyutsuki: It will not wipe out mankind, but rather combine all mankind into one being.
Misato: Who would do such a thing?
Fuyutsuki: SEELE.
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At the same time the 12 members of SEELE have gathered in the room, where their monoliths usually reside, each member stands in front of their monolith, each holding a ceremonial dagger in the centre of the room is a holographic display showing Japan and the approaching Evas.
Kiel: The time is approaching Ikari. You will have to launch Unit 01 to even think about stopping us. But that is what we want.
SEELE 02: The pilot of Unit 01 is not yet at the Evangelion.
SEELE 05: You don't need to worry, there is plenty of time for him to get there.
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Shinji sits up on his bed, when he hears the alarms going of, he jumps out of his bed and gets dressed.
Announcer: First stage alert, first stage alert. Will all non-combatants and non-essential personnel head to the shelters. Enemy arrival in 1 hour 30 Minutes.
Shinji: 1 hour 30 minutes, I have enough time to see them.
Shinji runs out of his room and towards the room that he knows Touji was in. He finds the door open with medical personnel preparing to evacuate the young man.
Shinji: Wait!
They all turn to look at him.
Touji: Shinji! What are you doing here you should be getting ready to fight.
Shinji: I need to talk to you Touji. Will you please leave us alone for a few minutes, and could you make sure I get to see Asuka Langely Sohryu shortly.
Nurse: But we have to evacuate these people.
Shinji: You heard the announcement, there's plenty of time, make sure everyone else is out first then get Touji and Asuka out of here.
Nurse: I really shouldn't but he is a pilot Okay, but make it quick.
Shinji: Thanks.
The medical personnel leave the boys alone.
Touji: I never thought that I would see you again.
Shinji: I didn't intend to visit you before, but now I have to.
Touji: It wasn't your fault Shinji, it was your fathers, I understand.
Shinji: I know but that doesn't stop me feeling guilty about it. Thank you Touji for being such a good friend.
Touji: Hey why do you want to talk to the she-devil for?
Shinji: She's not well Touji, she hasn't ever been well, but she is my friend also.
Touji: I understand, now get out of here.
Shinji leaves the hospital room and heads towards Asuka's room.
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Back up on the bridge Misato is heading for the door.
Fuyutsuki: Where are you headed Major?
Misato: I'm going to get the third child.
Fuyutsuki just looks at her and smiles a little smile.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry about him, he'll be here when he's ready.
Misato: I understand sir. Who am I to argue with that reply, after what he told us and what happened to Shinji, I wouldn't be surprised if he demands to get into Unit 01.
Aoba: 1 hour 15 minutes to enemy arrival.
Misato: I just hope that he doesn't take too long.
More alarms go off.
Hyuga: Someone is hacking into the MAGI.
Fuyutsuki: Who?
Hyuga: It's the other MAGI! Germany, US, England and France.
Fuyutsuki: Initiate protocol 13.
Ibuki: Yes sir!
Misato: What is protocol 13?
Fuyutsuki: The creator of the MAGI, Dr Naoko Akagi, developed an anti hacker system for when the hackers are outside of Tokyo-3. It's a simple solution really, all it does is cut off all communications with the outside world.
Misato: All communications?
Fuyutsuki: Yes.
Misato: But sir if Shinji succeeds, who's not going to say that we didn't attempt to start third impact. And that the proof of this is that we cut off all communications.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry Major. I have already informed the Japanese Government of what is occuring, they have sent several observers to watch the upcoming battle.
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Announcer: Enemy arrival 1 hour 10 minutes.
Shinji arrives at the door to Asuka's room and finds that two nurses are waiting for him to arrive so that they can evacuate.
Shinji: Don't worry I won't take long.
He enters the room and sees a lifeless Asuka Langely Sohryu lying on her bed.
Shinji: Hi Asuka, sorry I haven't been able to visit you, but I am about to fight again and if I don't come back there are a few things that I need to say to you. (He reaches out and takes hold of her hand) I hope you can hear me. I miss you Asuka, and I want you to know that I don't hate you. I care a great deal about you Asuka, as does Misato and Hikari, so please come back to us. Goodbye Asuka.
He kisses her lightly on her forehead and heads out of the room.
Shinji: You can take her now.
Shinji starts running again, as the nurses go into the room to take Asuka to the shelter. He heads out of the hospital and towards a certain area of the Geofront that he must visit.
Announcer: Enemy arrival 1 hour.
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Gendo Ikari opens the door and finds Rei in her tube. He notices that her entire right arm has disintegrated.
Ikari: Rei it's time to do, what you were created to do.
Rei opens her eyes and stares at him.
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Shinji arrives at Kaji's garden. He picks up a watering can fills it with water and proceeds to sprinkle.
Shinji: Hey Kaji, I came to tell you that you were right. I have found my reason to pilot and it is a good one. I will continue to fight to protect everyone. Thank you Kaji, for everything.
He finishes watering the melons, sets the can down and heads once again towards Unit 01.
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Back on the bridge.
Aoba: Enemy arrival in 45 minutes
Misato: Hyuga, what do we know about the nine production Evas.
Hyuga: Not much Major. We belive them to be equipped with S2 engines as for weaponary, your guess is as good as mine.
Misato: Damn.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry Major. Have faith in Shinji.
Misato: He's right Shinji, has pulled us through some tough situations before, but what's going to happen now he has gone through Instrumentality?
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Announcer: Enemy arrival 25 minutes.
Shinji entered headquarters and ran as fast as he could towards the locker room. He dove in and changed into his plugsuit. Once done he again ran towards Unit 01s cage.
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Aoba: Cage crew reports that the third child has arrived. 15 minutes to enemy arrival.
Cage crew reports that the entry plug has been inserted.
Ibuki: Unit 01 has been activated, S2 engine working within acceptable parameters.
Misato: Begin Launch sequence.
Hyuga: Beginning launch sequence.
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All the retraints that held Unit 01 are removed, and the Eva is moved to the launch platform. Inside the plug Shinji closes his eyes and begins to focus.
Shinji: Mother, help me protect those I love.
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Ibuki: I can't believe it.
Misato: What?
Ibuki: Shinjis synch ratio is at 100%.
Fuyutsuki: We've done it. We will win.
Misato: How can that be?
Ibuki: I don't know.
Misato turns and sees Fuyutsuki smiling.
Misato: Is this the result of Instrumentality?
Aoba: Unit 01 is ready for launch.
Misato: Launch Eva!
Unit 01 shoots up towards the surface. It exits at the edge of the lake, created by the distruction of Unit 00.
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SEELE are overjoyed when the news that Unit 01 has launched.
SEELE 09: Although we have failed to discover Ikari's plans, it is too late.
Kiel: Let us begin the Blood ritual.
Each member raises their dagger and slits their wrists. They hold out there arms and begin to chant.
All: The time has come, let humanity become one and let us rule over them.
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Back at the bridge.
Aoba: Enemy sighted, approaching from the west.
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Shinji turns the Eva and spots the enemy, walking towards him.
Shinji: Evas?
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Ibuki: Shinji's synch ratio has dropped to 60%.
Misato: Shinji what's wrong?
Shinji: (Over Comm)Misato the enemy are Evas.
Misato: Don't worry Shinji, there aren't any pilots on board, they're manned by dummy plugs.
At the mention of dummy plugs Shinji's synch ratio rises.
Ibuki: This is amazing, Shinji's synch ratio has returned to 100%.
Makoto: Bringing up a visual of the enemy Evas.
On the main screen a picture of nine advancing Evas appears. They are all white and have a reptile like head. All the Evas are carry weapons which appear to be similar to Lance of Longinus.
Misato: Boy those things are ugly.
Fuyutsuki: I can't belive it, replicas of the lance!
Misato: Sir, what danger is Shinji in?
Fuyutsuki: If Shinji isn't carefull serious damage could be caused to both Unit 01 and himself, for the lance has the ability to penetrate AT fields easily, and whatever damage is taken by the Eva, the pilot will receive similar injuries.
Misato: Oh my God, Shinji!
Shinji: (Over Comm)I heard Misato, but don't worry, they are nothing compared to me even with those weapons.
Misato: He sounds just like Asuka did. Except I really believe he will do this.
Fuyutsuki: Shinji make sure you destroy the S2 engine or the entry plug of every single Eva.
Shinji (Over Comm) Yes Sir.
Misato: Remember, the S2 engine is located in the abdomen, and you know where the entry plug is.
Shinji: (Over Comm) Thanks Misato, for everything.
Shinji then disconnects the link.
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Shinji looked at the enemy, picked one out, spread his AT field, took out his prog knife and charged. The Eva didn't know what hit it. Shinji thrust the prog knife deep within the abdomen of Unit 07, feeling the knife penetrate the core. Unit 07 went silent. He removed the knife picked up the Evas lance and threw it at Unit 13. The lance was aimed perfectly at the core and Unit 13 went silent. By now the other Evas have realised what is going on and start attacking Unit 01. Unit 05 lunges at Unit 01, but Shinji spins the Eva around and imbeds the prog knife into the entry plug, Unit 05 falls silent. Now Shinji faces only 6 more Evas. He charges at Unit 08, and jumps over it, turning in mid-air. He grabs Unit 08s head and breaks it's neck, the Eva falls to the floor, Shinji picks up Unit 08s lance and thrusts it down into the Evas core. Unit 09 comes up behind Shinji, but its already too late, Shinji removes the lance from Unit 08s core, turns and throws the lance at Unit 09s core, another perfect hit. Units 10 and 11 try to attack Shinji at the same time, but Shinji dodges out of the way. He kicks Unit 10 in the head smashing in its skull and it falls to the ground, he jumps on Unit 11, removes the Entry Plug armour and then the entry plug, he crushes the entry plug as Unit 11 falls to the ground, he turns to see Unit 06 standing still holding its lance in a defensive position. Shinji picks up Unit 11s lance and walk towards Unit 06, he sees Unit 12 standing just behind Unit 06 also with its lance at the ready. Shinji looks at the ground in front of him, and sees Unit 13s lance. Shinji throws the lance he is carrying at Unit 06, but in dodges out of the way, but Unit 12 isn't so lucky, the lance hits the core and Unit 12 goes silent. Meanwhile Shinji puts Unit 01 into a forward roll, so as to pick up Unit 13s lance, he then throws the lance at Unit 06 which is off balance due to the manoeuvre it had just performed. The core was penetrated, but Unit 06 had activated its self destruct. It exploded destroying most of the Eva units but hardly putting a scratch on Unit 01. Shinji turned the Eva around to make sure that all the Evas were finished, he noticed the body of Unit 11 was not harmed in the explosion, but he also noticed that Unit 10 was attempting to stand, Unit 01 walked towards Unit 10, grabbed it by the head and threw it to the ground. Shinji then punched the Eva in the head, totally destroying it, he punched again at the neck level and completely obliterated the entry plug. He had won.
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The 12 members of SEELE never saw the end of the battle, they had died shortly after the battle begun, their bodies were completely drained of blood.
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The entire bridge crew watch in awe and horror as they saw the frighting skill that Shinji possessed in defeating the Evas.
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Deep within Terminal Dogma were two observers of the battle. Gendo Ikari and Rei Ayanami stood below Lilith and watch as Shinji destroyed the Evas.
Ikari: It is time.
He removes his gloves to reveal that he has implanted the embryo of Adam onto his right hand. He looks at Rei who not only has lost her right arm but also her left hand.
Ikari: Your AT field can't hold any longer.
He places his hand on her head.
Ikari: Now, take me to Yui.
His hand falls through Rei and stops at her chest.
Rei: I will not.
Ikari: What, why do you disobey me.
Rei: I am not your doll.
With that she absorbs Ikari's right arm, both her arms regenerate and she floats up towards Lilith. Ikari falls to the floor blood pouring out of his shoulder
Rei: I will do what Shinji wants me to do.
Ikari: Why?
Rei: Because he cares for me.
Ikari: I care for you.
Rei: No you don't.
With that Rei enters Lilith. The Angel begins to glow, its legs regenerate and it comes off of the cross. It removes the mask to reveal its face. The face has become Rei's, wings grow on its back, and it starts to fly up to the surface.
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Hyuga: AT field detected!
Misato: What? Where?
Hyuga: It's coming from Terminal Dogma, blood analysis confirmed it's an angel.
Misato: An angel from Terminal Dogma, could it be Adam.
Fuyutsuki: The angel in Terminal Dogma is not Adam, Major, it is Lilith.
The Sub-Commander is now standing beside Misato.
Misato: Who is Lilith?
Fuyutsuki: Lilith is the second angel. We also found it in Antartica, but after Second Impact. It had sustained incredible damage. We predicted that it would repair itself before the arrival of the 17th angel. So we used the lance to slow it down.
Misato: What is so important about that angel?
Fuyutsuki: That angel is the mother of man, its DNA is a 100% match to ours.
Misato: What do you mean? I thought everyone has a unique DNA structure.
Fuyutsuki: What I meant was that a standard DNA analysis would prove that Lilith could be either parent of a child.
Hyuga: The angel has reached the surface.
Misato: On visual.
The screen showed Rei/Lilith emerging form the tunnel. Gasps from everyone in the room could be heard as they all recognised the face of Rei.
Misato: Rei...
Fuyutsuki: What! Gendo said that the face of the angel would be his, that means that Rei didn't take him into Lilith but she went herself. Why?
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Shinji was walking back to base when the angel emerged. He was so surprised to see the head of Rei that he almost fainted. Rei/Lilith approached Unit 01, and then embraced it. Shinji found himself to be in a theater, he then remembered seeing this theater during Instrumentality.
Shinji: What's going on?
Rei appears before Shinji, she is naked but Shinji doesn't notice.
Shinji: Rei, what's happening?
Rei: Shinji, you have been chosen.
Shinji: Chosen by who? For what reason?
Rei: By the angels, and especially by Kaworu.
Shinji: By Kaworu?
Rei: He was sent to decide whether Man should die or live. But he chose you, as did I.
Shinji: What do you mean?
Rei: There are many types of third impact, one is the complete annhilation of Man, another is combination of all souls in one body, these were the main ones, that were trying to carried out but there are other types, and this one is for you.
Shinji: What's going to happen?
Rei: You will find out eventually. But know this there are more angels, and they will try to come to the Geofront. They must be stopped or a fourth impact will occur. There is only one type of fourth impact. Complete and utter annhilation.
Shinji: I understand.
Rei: I have seen into your soul Shinji, and I have decided to give you three gifts.
Shinji: Three gifts?
Rei: They will lead to what your heart desires most. Goodbye Shinji.
Shinji: Goodbye Rei.
Rei embraces Shinji. Back in reality Rei/Lilith begins to glow and energy surrounds Unit 01 and continues to expand outwards.
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Misato stares at the screen as does all of the bridge crew.
Fuyutsuki: Third impact.
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In Terminal Dogma Gendo Ikari is lying in a pool of blood. He is dying slowly. But then Rei appears before him.
Ikari: Have you come to take me to the others are to watch me die.
Rei: Your punishment is not to die but to live.
She touches his shoulder and it heals, all the blood that has spilled over the floor has returned to his body.
Ikari: Why?
Rei: You must atone, it is his wish.
Ikari: Shinji?
Rei: Yes.
Ikari: I do not understand.
Rei: Good.
Rei disappears leaving Gendo lyin on the floor. He stands up and walks to the exit.
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In a shelter under NERV headquarters, nurses are taking care of Asuka and Touji. The battle that is raging in the mind of Asuka has received a visitor.
Rei: Hello Asuka.
Asuka: What do you want you stupid doll.
Rei: I am no longer a doll, I am no longer.
Asuka: What?
Rei: I am gone. But Shinji needs you.
Asuka: Shinji! I hate Shinji, I hate everyone. No one cares about me, I'm worthless.
Rei: That s not true. You are worth something to Shinji. Remember when he visited you in hospital an hour ago.
Flashback
Shinji: Hi Asuka, sorry I haven't been able to visit you, but I am about to fight again and if I don't come back there are a few things that I need to say to you. (He reaches out and takes hold of her hand) I hope you can hear me. I miss you Asuka, and I want you to know that I don't hate you. I care a great deal about you Asuka, as does Misato and Hikari, so please come back to us. Goodbye Asuka.
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Rei: See he does care for you. A great deal more than he realises.
Asuka: That can't be true, no-one could care for me.
Rei: He does.
Asuka: He does?
Rei: Yes. Goodbye Asuka.
In the real world, Asuka's eyes fill with life. She sighs, a nurse notices.
Nurse: Asuka? Asuka are you awake?
Asuka replies by turning her back to the nurse.
Nurse: At least she's awake.
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Back at the bridge every continues to stare at the light, surprisingly it doesn't hurt their eyes but appears to have a calming effect on them. The light dims and then goes out. The only thing remaining is Unit 01. Misato is the first to regain her senses.
Misato: Status of Unit 01.
Everyone wakes up and tries to find out the answers.
Ibuki: Pilot's lifesigns confirmed, but there is an irregularity in the plug, there is a second body within the plug!
Misato: How?
Ibuki: Unknown.
Fuyutsuki: Bring up the entry plug on the main screen.
Hyuga: I can't sir. The camera's have overloaded.
Misato: Send recovery teams to Unit 01 immediately.
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Within half an hour the recovery teams had managed to remove the entry plug from Unit 01. Both Misato and Fuyutsuki were waiting for it to be opened.
Misato: Sir, I was wondering, were was Commander Ikari during all of this.
Fuyutsuki: I'm sorry Major, but that is classified for now. Trust me when I say this, but don't dig into this any further. It will do you no good.
Misato: I understand sir.
The entry plug is placed in front of them, the hatch is opened and Shinji is pulled out of the plug unconcious. They put him in a stretcher and load him into an ambulance, Misato is about to go with him when she notices that a naked young woman is being pulled out of the plug. She hears Fuyutsuki gasp, she turns to face him, his face betraying his shock.
Fuyutsuki: Yui...
To be continued...
Okay, okay I know that all Rei fans hate me now, but it was one of the only ways that I could think of to bring Yui back. For all those who are expecting a Shinji/Asuka fic, maybe, maybe not. I said there may romance later on, but it doesn't necessarily mean Shinji/Asuka. If you are wondering about the new angels there is a perfectly good explanation, as there is a perfectly good explanation for what happened in third impact, but that will come later. This episode is a bit longer than the last but I hope you enjoyed it. I'm not too convinced about the battle though, but I did intend it to be be similar to Asuka's battle in EoE, 'quick and clean without waste' as Asuka once said, I think. Again and C&C would be greatly appreciated.
To start off I'd like to address a few issues that have cropped up.
A few people have said that the fic so far i.e. chapter 1 has been fastpaced. True it has, I wanted it that way. I feel that in that situation, as soon as the 17th angel was killed, it would be a race between NERV and SEELE to see who could cause third impact, so inevitabe they would both be going as fast as they can.
Someone also wanted me to elaborate on what happened to Shinji. I can't and won't. To see what Shinji went through watch episode's 25 and 26 and ignore all references to third impact taking place. I know alot of people were confused about those two episodes, I have just given a different perspective of what they mean. If you haven't seen the movies yet, this contains a few scenes that are present in them, and similar ideas as well, you have been warned. Thoughts are in and actions/events are in (). Anyway enough chit chat. Onto the fic.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: True Destiny
Episode 2 Destiny/The Gifts
In Commander Ikari's office the two commanders are discussing Shinji.
Ikari: Will he pilot?.
Fuyutsuki: You already know the answer He will.
Ikari: Good. SEELE have made their move.
Fuyutsuki: What!
Ikari: They have sent the nine, they will arrive shortly, our time is at hand, launch Unit 01 immediately, tell him to destroy the 9 production models at all cost I will take Rei to Lilith, and then I shall be reunited with Yui.
Ikari stands up and heads towards the door.
Fuyutsuki: How long do we have?
Ikari: 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Gendo exits the office leaving behind a very anxious Sub-Commander.
Fuyutsuki: In two hours man's fate shall be sealed
Now Fuyutsuki leaves the office, at the door he turns round and has one last look at it, he then close's the door and heads for the bridge.
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On the bridge, the bridge crew are very worried, not for their lives but for their jobs.
Ibuki: What's gonna happen to us?
Hyuga: We'll probably be transferred to the Japanese Government or another division of the UN. This place will probably be turned into a theme park.
Aoba: Laughs Yeah I bet they'll call it Eva world.
This remark causes his two colleagues to giggle. Fuyutsuki chooses this moment to enter.
Fuyutsuki: Shouts Go to first stage alert, the enemy will attack in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Ibuki: Excuse me sir?
Fuyutsuki: You heard me now do it.
The entire bridge crew gets to work.
Misato still has a few questions that she hopes the Sub-Commander can answer so she's heading to the bridge when the alarms go off. She breaks into a run, and gets to the bridge 2 minutes later.
Misato: Report.
Hyuga: Unknown Major, the Sub-Commander just told us to go to first stage alert and that the enemy will arrive in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Misato looks up at the Sub-Commander. Seeing her, he answers her questions without her asking.
Fuyutsuki: Major, we will be attack by nine production model Evas piloted by dummy plugs.
Misato: Why?
Fuyutsuki: The purpose of these Evangelions is cause a man made third impact.
Misato: What purpose does wiping out all of mankind have?
Fuyutsuki: It will not wipe out mankind, but rather combine all mankind into one being.
Misato: Who would do such a thing?
Fuyutsuki: SEELE.
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At the same time the 12 members of SEELE have gathered in the room, where their monoliths usually reside, each member stands in front of their monolith, each holding a ceremonial dagger in the centre of the room is a holographic display showing Japan and the approaching Evas.
Kiel: The time is approaching Ikari. You will have to launch Unit 01 to even think about stopping us. But that is what we want.
SEELE 02: The pilot of Unit 01 is not yet at the Evangelion.
SEELE 05: You don't need to worry, there is plenty of time for him to get there.
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Shinji sits up on his bed, when he hears the alarms going of, he jumps out of his bed and gets dressed.
Announcer: First stage alert, first stage alert. Will all non-combatants and non-essential personnel head to the shelters. Enemy arrival in 1 hour 30 Minutes.
Shinji: 1 hour 30 minutes, I have enough time to see them.
Shinji runs out of his room and towards the room that he knows Touji was in. He finds the door open with medical personnel preparing to evacuate the young man.
Shinji: Wait!
They all turn to look at him.
Touji: Shinji! What are you doing here you should be getting ready to fight.
Shinji: I need to talk to you Touji. Will you please leave us alone for a few minutes, and could you make sure I get to see Asuka Langely Sohryu shortly.
Nurse: But we have to evacuate these people.
Shinji: You heard the announcement, there's plenty of time, make sure everyone else is out first then get Touji and Asuka out of here.
Nurse: I really shouldn't but he is a pilot Okay, but make it quick.
Shinji: Thanks.
The medical personnel leave the boys alone.
Touji: I never thought that I would see you again.
Shinji: I didn't intend to visit you before, but now I have to.
Touji: It wasn't your fault Shinji, it was your fathers, I understand.
Shinji: I know but that doesn't stop me feeling guilty about it. Thank you Touji for being such a good friend.
Touji: Hey why do you want to talk to the she-devil for?
Shinji: She's not well Touji, she hasn't ever been well, but she is my friend also.
Touji: I understand, now get out of here.
Shinji leaves the hospital room and heads towards Asuka's room.
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Back up on the bridge Misato is heading for the door.
Fuyutsuki: Where are you headed Major?
Misato: I'm going to get the third child.
Fuyutsuki just looks at her and smiles a little smile.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry about him, he'll be here when he's ready.
Misato: I understand sir. Who am I to argue with that reply, after what he told us and what happened to Shinji, I wouldn't be surprised if he demands to get into Unit 01.
Aoba: 1 hour 15 minutes to enemy arrival.
Misato: I just hope that he doesn't take too long.
More alarms go off.
Hyuga: Someone is hacking into the MAGI.
Fuyutsuki: Who?
Hyuga: It's the other MAGI! Germany, US, England and France.
Fuyutsuki: Initiate protocol 13.
Ibuki: Yes sir!
Misato: What is protocol 13?
Fuyutsuki: The creator of the MAGI, Dr Naoko Akagi, developed an anti hacker system for when the hackers are outside of Tokyo-3. It's a simple solution really, all it does is cut off all communications with the outside world.
Misato: All communications?
Fuyutsuki: Yes.
Misato: But sir if Shinji succeeds, who's not going to say that we didn't attempt to start third impact. And that the proof of this is that we cut off all communications.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry Major. I have already informed the Japanese Government of what is occuring, they have sent several observers to watch the upcoming battle.
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Announcer: Enemy arrival 1 hour 10 minutes.
Shinji arrives at the door to Asuka's room and finds that two nurses are waiting for him to arrive so that they can evacuate.
Shinji: Don't worry I won't take long.
He enters the room and sees a lifeless Asuka Langely Sohryu lying on her bed.
Shinji: Hi Asuka, sorry I haven't been able to visit you, but I am about to fight again and if I don't come back there are a few things that I need to say to you. (He reaches out and takes hold of her hand) I hope you can hear me. I miss you Asuka, and I want you to know that I don't hate you. I care a great deal about you Asuka, as does Misato and Hikari, so please come back to us. Goodbye Asuka.
He kisses her lightly on her forehead and heads out of the room.
Shinji: You can take her now.
Shinji starts running again, as the nurses go into the room to take Asuka to the shelter. He heads out of the hospital and towards a certain area of the Geofront that he must visit.
Announcer: Enemy arrival 1 hour.
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Gendo Ikari opens the door and finds Rei in her tube. He notices that her entire right arm has disintegrated.
Ikari: Rei it's time to do, what you were created to do.
Rei opens her eyes and stares at him.
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Shinji arrives at Kaji's garden. He picks up a watering can fills it with water and proceeds to sprinkle.
Shinji: Hey Kaji, I came to tell you that you were right. I have found my reason to pilot and it is a good one. I will continue to fight to protect everyone. Thank you Kaji, for everything.
He finishes watering the melons, sets the can down and heads once again towards Unit 01.
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Back on the bridge.
Aoba: Enemy arrival in 45 minutes
Misato: Hyuga, what do we know about the nine production Evas.
Hyuga: Not much Major. We belive them to be equipped with S2 engines as for weaponary, your guess is as good as mine.
Misato: Damn.
Fuyutsuki: Don't worry Major. Have faith in Shinji.
Misato: He's right Shinji, has pulled us through some tough situations before, but what's going to happen now he has gone through Instrumentality?
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Announcer: Enemy arrival 25 minutes.
Shinji entered headquarters and ran as fast as he could towards the locker room. He dove in and changed into his plugsuit. Once done he again ran towards Unit 01s cage.
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Aoba: Cage crew reports that the third child has arrived. 15 minutes to enemy arrival.
Cage crew reports that the entry plug has been inserted.
Ibuki: Unit 01 has been activated, S2 engine working within acceptable parameters.
Misato: Begin Launch sequence.
Hyuga: Beginning launch sequence.
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All the retraints that held Unit 01 are removed, and the Eva is moved to the launch platform. Inside the plug Shinji closes his eyes and begins to focus.
Shinji: Mother, help me protect those I love.
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Ibuki: I can't believe it.
Misato: What?
Ibuki: Shinjis synch ratio is at 100%.
Fuyutsuki: We've done it. We will win.
Misato: How can that be?
Ibuki: I don't know.
Misato turns and sees Fuyutsuki smiling.
Misato: Is this the result of Instrumentality?
Aoba: Unit 01 is ready for launch.
Misato: Launch Eva!
Unit 01 shoots up towards the surface. It exits at the edge of the lake, created by the distruction of Unit 00.
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SEELE are overjoyed when the news that Unit 01 has launched.
SEELE 09: Although we have failed to discover Ikari's plans, it is too late.
Kiel: Let us begin the Blood ritual.
Each member raises their dagger and slits their wrists. They hold out there arms and begin to chant.
All: The time has come, let humanity become one and let us rule over them.
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Back at the bridge.
Aoba: Enemy sighted, approaching from the west.
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Shinji turns the Eva and spots the enemy, walking towards him.
Shinji: Evas?
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Ibuki: Shinji's synch ratio has dropped to 60%.
Misato: Shinji what's wrong?
Shinji: (Over Comm)Misato the enemy are Evas.
Misato: Don't worry Shinji, there aren't any pilots on board, they're manned by dummy plugs.
At the mention of dummy plugs Shinji's synch ratio rises.
Ibuki: This is amazing, Shinji's synch ratio has returned to 100%.
Makoto: Bringing up a visual of the enemy Evas.
On the main screen a picture of nine advancing Evas appears. They are all white and have a reptile like head. All the Evas are carry weapons which appear to be similar to Lance of Longinus.
Misato: Boy those things are ugly.
Fuyutsuki: I can't belive it, replicas of the lance!
Misato: Sir, what danger is Shinji in?
Fuyutsuki: If Shinji isn't carefull serious damage could be caused to both Unit 01 and himself, for the lance has the ability to penetrate AT fields easily, and whatever damage is taken by the Eva, the pilot will receive similar injuries.
Misato: Oh my God, Shinji!
Shinji: (Over Comm)I heard Misato, but don't worry, they are nothing compared to me even with those weapons.
Misato: He sounds just like Asuka did. Except I really believe he will do this.
Fuyutsuki: Shinji make sure you destroy the S2 engine or the entry plug of every single Eva.
Shinji (Over Comm) Yes Sir.
Misato: Remember, the S2 engine is located in the abdomen, and you know where the entry plug is.
Shinji: (Over Comm) Thanks Misato, for everything.
Shinji then disconnects the link.
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Shinji looked at the enemy, picked one out, spread his AT field, took out his prog knife and charged. The Eva didn't know what hit it. Shinji thrust the prog knife deep within the abdomen of Unit 07, feeling the knife penetrate the core. Unit 07 went silent. He removed the knife picked up the Evas lance and threw it at Unit 13. The lance was aimed perfectly at the core and Unit 13 went silent. By now the other Evas have realised what is going on and start attacking Unit 01. Unit 05 lunges at Unit 01, but Shinji spins the Eva around and imbeds the prog knife into the entry plug, Unit 05 falls silent. Now Shinji faces only 6 more Evas. He charges at Unit 08, and jumps over it, turning in mid-air. He grabs Unit 08s head and breaks it's neck, the Eva falls to the floor, Shinji picks up Unit 08s lance and thrusts it down into the Evas core. Unit 09 comes up behind Shinji, but its already too late, Shinji removes the lance from Unit 08s core, turns and throws the lance at Unit 09s core, another perfect hit. Units 10 and 11 try to attack Shinji at the same time, but Shinji dodges out of the way. He kicks Unit 10 in the head smashing in its skull and it falls to the ground, he jumps on Unit 11, removes the Entry Plug armour and then the entry plug, he crushes the entry plug as Unit 11 falls to the ground, he turns to see Unit 06 standing still holding its lance in a defensive position. Shinji picks up Unit 11s lance and walk towards Unit 06, he sees Unit 12 standing just behind Unit 06 also with its lance at the ready. Shinji looks at the ground in front of him, and sees Unit 13s lance. Shinji throws the lance he is carrying at Unit 06, but in dodges out of the way, but Unit 12 isn't so lucky, the lance hits the core and Unit 12 goes silent. Meanwhile Shinji puts Unit 01 into a forward roll, so as to pick up Unit 13s lance, he then throws the lance at Unit 06 which is off balance due to the manoeuvre it had just performed. The core was penetrated, but Unit 06 had activated its self destruct. It exploded destroying most of the Eva units but hardly putting a scratch on Unit 01. Shinji turned the Eva around to make sure that all the Evas were finished, he noticed the body of Unit 11 was not harmed in the explosion, but he also noticed that Unit 10 was attempting to stand, Unit 01 walked towards Unit 10, grabbed it by the head and threw it to the ground. Shinji then punched the Eva in the head, totally destroying it, he punched again at the neck level and completely obliterated the entry plug. He had won.
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The 12 members of SEELE never saw the end of the battle, they had died shortly after the battle begun, their bodies were completely drained of blood.
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The entire bridge crew watch in awe and horror as they saw the frighting skill that Shinji possessed in defeating the Evas.
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Deep within Terminal Dogma were two observers of the battle. Gendo Ikari and Rei Ayanami stood below Lilith and watch as Shinji destroyed the Evas.
Ikari: It is time.
He removes his gloves to reveal that he has implanted the embryo of Adam onto his right hand. He looks at Rei who not only has lost her right arm but also her left hand.
Ikari: Your AT field can't hold any longer.
He places his hand on her head.
Ikari: Now, take me to Yui.
His hand falls through Rei and stops at her chest.
Rei: I will not.
Ikari: What, why do you disobey me.
Rei: I am not your doll.
With that she absorbs Ikari's right arm, both her arms regenerate and she floats up towards Lilith. Ikari falls to the floor blood pouring out of his shoulder
Rei: I will do what Shinji wants me to do.
Ikari: Why?
Rei: Because he cares for me.
Ikari: I care for you.
Rei: No you don't.
With that Rei enters Lilith. The Angel begins to glow, its legs regenerate and it comes off of the cross. It removes the mask to reveal its face. The face has become Rei's, wings grow on its back, and it starts to fly up to the surface.
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Hyuga: AT field detected!
Misato: What? Where?
Hyuga: It's coming from Terminal Dogma, blood analysis confirmed it's an angel.
Misato: An angel from Terminal Dogma, could it be Adam.
Fuyutsuki: The angel in Terminal Dogma is not Adam, Major, it is Lilith.
The Sub-Commander is now standing beside Misato.
Misato: Who is Lilith?
Fuyutsuki: Lilith is the second angel. We also found it in Antartica, but after Second Impact. It had sustained incredible damage. We predicted that it would repair itself before the arrival of the 17th angel. So we used the lance to slow it down.
Misato: What is so important about that angel?
Fuyutsuki: That angel is the mother of man, its DNA is a 100% match to ours.
Misato: What do you mean? I thought everyone has a unique DNA structure.
Fuyutsuki: What I meant was that a standard DNA analysis would prove that Lilith could be either parent of a child.
Hyuga: The angel has reached the surface.
Misato: On visual.
The screen showed Rei/Lilith emerging form the tunnel. Gasps from everyone in the room could be heard as they all recognised the face of Rei.
Misato: Rei...
Fuyutsuki: What! Gendo said that the face of the angel would be his, that means that Rei didn't take him into Lilith but she went herself. Why?
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Shinji was walking back to base when the angel emerged. He was so surprised to see the head of Rei that he almost fainted. Rei/Lilith approached Unit 01, and then embraced it. Shinji found himself to be in a theater, he then remembered seeing this theater during Instrumentality.
Shinji: What's going on?
Rei appears before Shinji, she is naked but Shinji doesn't notice.
Shinji: Rei, what's happening?
Rei: Shinji, you have been chosen.
Shinji: Chosen by who? For what reason?
Rei: By the angels, and especially by Kaworu.
Shinji: By Kaworu?
Rei: He was sent to decide whether Man should die or live. But he chose you, as did I.
Shinji: What do you mean?
Rei: There are many types of third impact, one is the complete annhilation of Man, another is combination of all souls in one body, these were the main ones, that were trying to carried out but there are other types, and this one is for you.
Shinji: What's going to happen?
Rei: You will find out eventually. But know this there are more angels, and they will try to come to the Geofront. They must be stopped or a fourth impact will occur. There is only one type of fourth impact. Complete and utter annhilation.
Shinji: I understand.
Rei: I have seen into your soul Shinji, and I have decided to give you three gifts.
Shinji: Three gifts?
Rei: They will lead to what your heart desires most. Goodbye Shinji.
Shinji: Goodbye Rei.
Rei embraces Shinji. Back in reality Rei/Lilith begins to glow and energy surrounds Unit 01 and continues to expand outwards.
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Misato stares at the screen as does all of the bridge crew.
Fuyutsuki: Third impact.
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In Terminal Dogma Gendo Ikari is lying in a pool of blood. He is dying slowly. But then Rei appears before him.
Ikari: Have you come to take me to the others are to watch me die.
Rei: Your punishment is not to die but to live.
She touches his shoulder and it heals, all the blood that has spilled over the floor has returned to his body.
Ikari: Why?
Rei: You must atone, it is his wish.
Ikari: Shinji?
Rei: Yes.
Ikari: I do not understand.
Rei: Good.
Rei disappears leaving Gendo lyin on the floor. He stands up and walks to the exit.
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In a shelter under NERV headquarters, nurses are taking care of Asuka and Touji. The battle that is raging in the mind of Asuka has received a visitor.
Rei: Hello Asuka.
Asuka: What do you want you stupid doll.
Rei: I am no longer a doll, I am no longer.
Asuka: What?
Rei: I am gone. But Shinji needs you.
Asuka: Shinji! I hate Shinji, I hate everyone. No one cares about me, I'm worthless.
Rei: That s not true. You are worth something to Shinji. Remember when he visited you in hospital an hour ago.
Flashback
Shinji: Hi Asuka, sorry I haven't been able to visit you, but I am about to fight again and if I don't come back there are a few things that I need to say to you. (He reaches out and takes hold of her hand) I hope you can hear me. I miss you Asuka, and I want you to know that I don't hate you. I care a great deal about you Asuka, as does Misato and Hikari, so please come back to us. Goodbye Asuka.
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Rei: See he does care for you. A great deal more than he realises.
Asuka: That can't be true, no-one could care for me.
Rei: He does.
Asuka: He does?
Rei: Yes. Goodbye Asuka.
In the real world, Asuka's eyes fill with life. She sighs, a nurse notices.
Nurse: Asuka? Asuka are you awake?
Asuka replies by turning her back to the nurse.
Nurse: At least she's awake.
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Back at the bridge every continues to stare at the light, surprisingly it doesn't hurt their eyes but appears to have a calming effect on them. The light dims and then goes out. The only thing remaining is Unit 01. Misato is the first to regain her senses.
Misato: Status of Unit 01.
Everyone wakes up and tries to find out the answers.
Ibuki: Pilot's lifesigns confirmed, but there is an irregularity in the plug, there is a second body within the plug!
Misato: How?
Ibuki: Unknown.
Fuyutsuki: Bring up the entry plug on the main screen.
Hyuga: I can't sir. The camera's have overloaded.
Misato: Send recovery teams to Unit 01 immediately.
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Within half an hour the recovery teams had managed to remove the entry plug from Unit 01. Both Misato and Fuyutsuki were waiting for it to be opened.
Misato: Sir, I was wondering, were was Commander Ikari during all of this.
Fuyutsuki: I'm sorry Major, but that is classified for now. Trust me when I say this, but don't dig into this any further. It will do you no good.
Misato: I understand sir.
The entry plug is placed in front of them, the hatch is opened and Shinji is pulled out of the plug unconcious. They put him in a stretcher and load him into an ambulance, Misato is about to go with him when she notices that a naked young woman is being pulled out of the plug. She hears Fuyutsuki gasp, she turns to face him, his face betraying his shock.
Fuyutsuki: Yui...
To be continued...
Okay, okay I know that all Rei fans hate me now, but it was one of the only ways that I could think of to bring Yui back. For all those who are expecting a Shinji/Asuka fic, maybe, maybe not. I said there may romance later on, but it doesn't necessarily mean Shinji/Asuka. If you are wondering about the new angels there is a perfectly good explanation, as there is a perfectly good explanation for what happened in third impact, but that will come later. This episode is a bit longer than the last but I hope you enjoyed it. I'm not too convinced about the battle though, but I did intend it to be be similar to Asuka's battle in EoE, 'quick and clean without waste' as Asuka once said, I think. Again and C&C would be greatly appreciated.