PNature's WrathBR
Part Two (2)BR
An alternate continuity to NGEBR
Written by Trey "Colley" TackettBR
mlepew@hotmail.comBR
Special thanks to everyone on the Writer's Alliance list that aidedBR
me with C&C through out this entire series. Without your assistance thisBR
story would be nowhere near the caliber of what it is now.BR
Thank you all.BR
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DISCLAIMER: Godzilla is property of Toho. NGE and all related charactersBR
are property of Gainax. This fic is in no way intended to infringe on anyBR
copyright laws. Thank you for not suing.BR
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"It seems we have a new factor to account for," came the audio fromBR
the 4th Monolith.BR
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"Yes, fortunately it did not have a large impact on our plans," ChairmanBR
Keel stated. "However, we must still consider Godzilla as a threat."BR
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The 3rd monolith spoke up. "But why? The monster has been killed."BR
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"True," Keel began. "But the body was not destroyed. This creature hasBR
survived living in molten rock for nearly 3 decades. I doubt a knifeBR
into its head will be any more successful. For now however, we shall continueBR
as planned. If needed we can always adapt to accommodate any further... BR
complications."BR
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Rei walked down the hall of the hospital, alone. She had heard that ShinjiBR
was being kept there until he had healed. She remembered the severity of the BR
wounds Shinji had suffered from Godzilla's plasma ray. Fortunately, that BR
menace was gone.BR
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She paused outside the door to the room. Why had she come here? Was she BR
feeling concern for Ikari's health? Her thoughts were interrupted as she BR
heard footsteps behind her.BR
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Misato was caught by surprise as Rei suddenly turned to face her. "Hello, BR
Rei."BR
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"Major Katusragi," Rei said.BR
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"So, what brings you here?" Misato asked.BR
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Rei remained silent.BR
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Misato smiled, "Ah, came to check on Shinji, huh?" Rei still remained silent, BR
but Misato noticed that she was staring at the floor.BR
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"May I ask, what brings you here, Major Katsuragi?" Rei finally spoke up.BR
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"Just making sure Shinji's recovering well," Misato replied. The two stood there,BR
silent, for a few more moments. Finally, Misato spoke up. "Well, shall we go in?"BR
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"I.... must go," Rei said. She then turned and walked off down the hall.BR
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Misato shook her head and entered the room. The door slid shut behind her.BR
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"Her sync ratio is still dropping," Maya said as she watched the monitor.BR
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Ritsuko frowned as she looked at the readout. She then activated the intercom.BR
"Asuka, try to remain focused."BR
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"I am...." Asuka said softly, being near the verge of tears. "I'm trying to remainBR
focused.... It just won't work."BR
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Ritsuko sighed, "The mental deterioration is still spreading, soon she won't BR
even be able to start the Eva."BR
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"What will happen to her?' Maya asked, concerned.BR
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Ritsuko shook her head. "Most likely she'll be put in isolation. Unit-02 will beBR
put in holding till we can get a new pilot."BR
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"You mean the 5th child, ma'am?" Maya asked.BR
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Ritsuko nodded, "Yes, the 5th child. With Asuka like this, and Shinji BR
in the hospital, Rei's our only pilot still able to perform her duty. TheBR
sooner we can get the 5th child, the better."BR
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Misato set her car keys down on the counter as she walked into the kitchen. BR
With the exception of PenPen, she was the only one home. She sighed, aloneBR
again....BR
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She walked into her bedroom and tossed her jacket aside. It was quieter thanBR
she would wish it to be. Misato actually found herself wanting to hear theBR
familiar sounds of Shinji and Asuka arguing, but neither of them were there.BR
She looked toward the dresser and blinked in surprise. The small pill KajiBR
had left that one night was still there.BR
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Getting off the bed, Misato walked over to the dresser and picked up the BR
pill. There was something not quite right about it, but she couldn't figureBR
out what it was. As she looked at it in the light, she noticed an odd markingBR
on one side. Upon closer inspection, she found the marking to be a sort ofBR
cross etched into the outer portion of the capsule.BR
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Misato broke the pill open and a small chip fell onto the dresser. MisatoBR
knelt down to take a closer look at it. "Oh, Kaji.... what did you get into?"BR
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Rei stared at the wall of her room as she lay on her bed. The events BR
played over and over in her mind; Godzilla's sudden appearance and attack,BR
and the Evas nearly losing the battle. Her thoughts turned toward Shinji, BR
and the condition the emergency teams had found him in. He had been lucky,BR
his wounds would heal. Though if Godzilla hadn't cut off the attack,BR
Shinji might have been killed.BR
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A tear rolled off Rei's cheek and fell on her hand. She stared at it, confused.BR
It was no illusion, the tear was real, as were the ones she could feel in her eyes.BR
"Am I the one who is crying?" she asked herself silently. "Am I crying at the thoughtBR
of Ikari almost being killed? Why?"BR
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Alarms blared across the 2nd Announce place. Fuyutsuki looked toward the officers onBR
hand. "Report."BR
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Shigeru looked up from his monitor. "We've got an unidentified object hovering justBR
south of Tokyo-3!"BR
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"Is it an angel?" Fuyutsuki asked.BR
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"Pattern is blue," Makoto began. "Sighting of the 16th Angel is confirmed."BR
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Fuyutsuki nodded. "Notify Commander Ikari at once, ready Unit-00 as well."BR
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"Yes, Sir!" Makoto replied.BR
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Fuyutsuki looked back at the screen. 'Armisael has appeared, it won't be long now...'BR
he thought.BR
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Misato stepped onto the 2nd Announce place and walked over to Commander Ikari.BR
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"What is the status of the third child?" Gendo asked.BR
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"Shinji's recovery is coming along nicely, sir. He should be able to return to dutyBR
within two or three weeks," Misato stated. She hadn't had a chance to look BR
at what was on the computer chip yet, but for the moment that could wait.BR
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"Commander," Shigeru interrupted. "Unit-00 is in the launch cage."BR
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"All right then, Let's get to business," Misato began. ""Launch."BR
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As soon as Unit-00 reached the surface, Rei grabbed one of the rifles from the decoyBR
buildings. She took up position hidden behind a small building. Not to far BR
off, she could make out the glowing ring of chains that was the 16th angel. BR
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"Unit-00 is in position," Rei said.BR
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"Watch for any sudden movement," Gendo said over the radio. "The Magi are reporting BR
that this may not be the angel's only form."BR
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"Yes, sir," Rei replied. She readied her gun, ready for the angel's attack.BR
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"What's the status of the 2nd child?" Gendo asked.BR
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"The entry plug has just been inserted into Unit-2," Maya stated.BR
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Ritsuko looked at Gendo, "But Asuka's not in any condition to pilot!"BR
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"Our only other pilot is in the hospital, Doctor Akagi. We have no choice,"BR
Gendo replied.BR
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Rei continued to watch the angel for any movement. Suddenly, the glowing ring of chainsBR
solidified and split at one end. The angel then shot forward, directly at Rei. ReiBR
had to react quickly. She dodged to one side, barely avoiding Armisael. The BR
angel swerved around and darted toward her again. She held up her free handBR
to try and block, but the angel drove right into it. Veins began to spiderBR
web across the Eva's palm instantly.BR
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Rei screamed in pain. The veins spreading across Unit-00 were appearing onBR
her plug suit as well. Grabbing hold of the angel, she rammed the rifle BR
directly into it and began firing. The attack had no effect however, and BR
the veins continued spreading. In desperation, she began to slam the BR
snake-like angel onto the ground repeatedly.BR
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"The angel has latched onto Unit-00!" Maya shouted.BR
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"WHAT?!" Ritsuko exclaimed. She stared at the screen. "Is it trying to make BR
first contact with Unit-00? No... it's trying to take over the Eva!"BR
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"Launch Unit-02," Gendo ordered.BR
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Asuka felt the Eva lurch somewhat as it was catapulted toward the surface.BR
"Back into the field I go......" she said to no one in particular. If sheBR
could have cried, she would have, but the LCL prevented any tears fromBR
forming.BR
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Unit-02 rocketed up the track and reached the surface, being jerked to a BR
sudden stop.BR
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"Alright, Asuka," Misato's voice came over the speaker. "Expand yourBR
AT Field and help Rei!"BR
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"I'll try...." Asuka said solemnly.BR
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Rei continued to struggle against the angel, and it was a fight she was losing. The veins BR
continued spreading across her plug suit, and even up her neck. The angel had penetratedBR
the Eva's outer layer and was still continuing. In the distance, she could hear the hatchBR
opening up in the road, one of the other Evas had been launched. Rei began to senseBR
another presence inside the Eva with her.BR
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In her mind, Rei could see the new presence. The figure stood waist deep in a pool ofBR
LCL, and was bowing it's head. Rei noticed that the figure held an eerie resemblanceBR
to herself as well.BR
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"Who are you?" Rei asked. "Are you what we call an angel?"BR
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"Do you want to become one with me?" the figure asked.BR
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"No, I am I, not you," Rei replied.BR
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"It will soon be to late. I will give you a piece of my mind, then you canBR
experience emotion," the figure stated.BR
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"Why hasn't Unit-02 moved from the tower?" Misato asked.BR
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"Oh no," Ritsuko said as she looked at the monitor. "Her Synch Ratio'sBR
dropped again...."BR
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"She can't even start the Eva, can she?" Misato asked, worried.BR
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"It won't go....... It just won't go....." Asuka said. She looked down atBR
the controls. "Am I that worthless to you to? Do you hate me as well?" sheBR
asked, as if the Eva could respond.BR
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"Asuka's just another target up there! Bring her back in!" Misato ordered.BR
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"I can't!" Shigeru exclaimed. "The controls aren't responding!"BR
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"Unit-02's activating!" Makoto said in surprise.BR
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"But I thought Asuka's Synch Ratio was to low?" Misato asked.BR
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"It was!" Ritsuko said as she stared at the monitor. "But now it's suddenlyBR
jumped up to, and past, normal levels!"BR
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"How's that possible?" Maya asked, confused.BR
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On top of a hill just outside Tokyo-3, a young grey haired boy watched theBR
battle unfold. He looked toward Unit-02 as it's eyes began to glow.BR
Nothing in NERV would be able to detect that it was him raising the BR
Synch Ratio of the Eva, and not Asuka herself. "Your daughter needs you,BR
Madam Longley."BR
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Asuka couldn't believe what she was seeing. Her Eva was powering up. "WhatBR
is this? What's going on?" She looked around as the image of outside appearedBR
in front of her. "You don't think I'm worthless..." She managed a smile andBR
then grabbed ahold of the controls. A sly smile formed on her face as sheBR
looked toward Unit-00 and the angel. "Let's do this."BR
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"Loneliness?" Rei asked the figure.BR
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"Yes, you are lonely," the figure replied.BR
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"I don't understa..." Rei stopped in mid sentence. The emotions she had feltBR
for Shinji. Could they be showing a way out of her loneliness?BR
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Unit-02 withdrew it's progressive knife as it charged forward. The Eva BR
bounded over a small building its path, and drove the energy blade into theBR
angel. There was a crackle of energy and the spider web veins seemed to stopBR
spreading across Unit-00. She began to hack at the angel with the knife.BR
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The figure in the LCL pool suddenly screamed out in pain. Rei watchedBR
in surprise as the image vanished and she found herself in Unit-00's entryBR
plug once more. The spider web of veins began to receded from her plug suit,BR
and she was betting they were on the Eva itself as well. She reached forBR
the controls but a wave of pain suddenly washed over her. BR
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Everything around her turned red and the LCL temperature raised a fewBR
degrees. Her arm, the one the veins first began spreading over, began toBR
hurt badly and twitched involuntarily. BR
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"The angel's still trying to gain control of Zero!" Maya said. BR
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"Plan of action?" Fuyutsuki asked.BR
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"S-sever... the arm...." Rei's voice came over the speakers. Her voice BR
indicated that she was still in some pain.BR
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Gendo arched an eyebrow and looked toward Fuyutsuki. "I believe that answersBR
your question." He looked back toward the engineers. "Do it."BR
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Rei gasped as she felt a sharp sting in her arm. Thankfully, they had loweredBR
the nerve connections before blowing off the arm this time. She withdrewBR
her own Progressive Knife and extended its energy blade.BR
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Armiseal flopped on the ground, like a fish on dry land, as it tried toBR
free itself from the now useless arm. The angel succeeded, and went into theBR
air once more. There were now two Evas active against it, and those were badBR
odds. It would need a new target now, one it could easily take over. ItBR
found it......BR
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"Whats that angel doing?' Misato asked as Armiseal headed away from the EvasBR
and into the city. "Wait, its heading toward.... Oh no......."BR
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Gendo stood up and stared at the screen. "It wouldn't...."BR
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"It's going after Godzilla....." Ritsuko said in shock.BR
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"REI! ASUKA! STOP THAT THING NOW!" Misato shouted into the intercom.BR
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Unit-00 and 02 raced after Armiseal, but the angel easily dodged away fromBR
the Evas. It dove down and drove itself into the lifeless body of Godzilla.BR
Instantly the area was enveloped in a bright light. BR
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The grey haired boy didn't even shield his eyes from the light. "This wasBR
never supposed to have happened.... It wasn't supposed to be like this."BR
He closed his eyes and sighed. "You were right," he said aloud. "For theBR
future of this world, our plans will have to change..... Third Impact will BR
have to be prevented, or else all will be lost."BR
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A thunderous roar echoed throughout Tokyo-3. Even those in the Geofront belowBR
could hear the terrifying sound. As the light began to fade, a lone formBR
could be seen standing where Godzilla had been.BR
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The angel had fused itself into Godzilla, and taken over the monster's body.BR
The event had also mutated the beast further. Now its hide was a dark blueBR
color, its spikes transparent and crystal like. From each shoulder, thereBR
protruded a crystal-like spike. Two small tusks extended from each side ofBR
the monster's mouth, and a crest ordained its head. At the end of its tail,BR
there was bouqet of crystal spikes, each one gleaming in the sunlight.BR
The creature let out an unearthly roar, letting out a proclomation for allBR
the world to hear.BR
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Godzilla had been reborn......../P