Evangelion:
The next Generation
By
Captain
Blaze
Genesis
1:2
The Return/Reunion
The next day Shinji
awoke to the screaming match going on in the main room of their large
suite. He could hear Asuka's voice most prominent. Misato's
every now and again, trying to calm Asuka down. The counselor's
voice was also present. "So this was all not a dream I really
am in the 24th century after all." Shinji sighed sadly. After
several long minutes of half listening to the rants of the red head
Shinji finally made himself known by exiting his room.
"Good
morning Shinji." welcomed Troi pleasantly smiling at the young
child, whom in response just nodded.
"What's all
the yelling about?" Asked a very confused Shinji sitting down
to the replicated breakfast set up at the table where Asuka, Misato,
counselor Troi, and Rei sat.
"Idiot." Muttered
Asuka.
"What I came here for was to deliver just some
therapy sessions I have set up for you all with me. And some basic
classes you all will need to take in order to get along here in the
24th century. Once we transport to earth you will be given more in
depth learning." Deanna explained.
"I DON'T
NEED A PSYCHOLOGIST!!!! I am not crazy." Yelled Asuka.
"Asuka
settle down she didn't say you where but maybe it would be a
good idea. You have been through a lot." Misato stated.
"Asuka
I know your not crazy but every now and again it does some good to
talk to some one. Every one on this ship has talked to me at one
point. Even Commander Data comes to see me once and a while and he's
an android. All I am asking is for you to give it a shot, it can't
hurt." Assured Deanna.
Shinji looked down at the PADD
that had their schedule for the next few days while they were on the
enterprise. For the most part of the day they were going to be very
busy mostly with classes but each had a two-hour therapy session
scheduled with Deanna. Shinji didn't care though nothing really
matters to him now. Weather it was the 21st century or the 24th his
purpose was the same, to pilot Eva and to suffer.
Deanna, who
had been in a cheerful mood all morning now frowned. Sensing the
strong emotion now emanating from the young Ikari. (So much sadness
in this kids life what the hell has he gone through to make him this
melancholy? All of them, I hope I can do something for them.) "So
who wants a tour of the ship before your morning class?" Deanna
asked trying to gain back her cheerful demeanor. No one though seemed
too eager to show the same. This is going to be much more difficult
than she originally thought.
***
Back
on earth deep with in the geo-front under Tokyo Gendo Ikari and Kozuo
Futiskie ponder over the recent turn of events in Ikari's
office over a game of 3 dimensional chess. "This is not good
the first angel Douma has attacked sooner than anticipated. What does
this mean Ikari?" The subcommander asked moving his game piece.
Ikari, whom was in his favorite position, hands folded in
front of his faced looking down at one of two PADD's sitting on
his desk. One being a report Picard had filed with star fleet about
the attack. On the other PADD were rules on how to play 3 dimensional
chess; acting nonchalantly Ikari would look at it before making a
move "Nothing and every thing. It means that like the original
angels they are just as unpredictable. As for the schedule unlike
before it is flexible." Ikari said with no hint of emotion in
his voice. He moved his piece taking one of Futiskie's.
The
subcommander sighed and moved another one of his pieces taking
Ikari's which caused the commander to clench his jaw. "And
what of this Q creature? Is it of any concern? It neutralized the
angel's AT field allowing the Enterprise's security chief
to beat the angel almost bare handed." He said.
Ikari's
gazed shifted slightly to the rules and a small smile formed on his
face. "It is of no concern. According to what I've read
it likes to play with humanity and not get directly involved in it."
He said moving his piece "Check mate" he said.
"Actually
that move is illegal Ikari." The subcommander pointed out to
which Gendo looked down at the rules and muttered curse under his
breath. He then moved his piece back and moved another. Kozo just
smiled moving a rook and said, "Check mate." Had he had
better hearing he might have heard the commander mutter another small
curse.
***
While
waiting for her next appointment Counselor Troi worked on her
log.
Counselor Troi personal log stardate 2264.13
I
started schooling Misato and the children in the intricacies of the
24th century today. They seemed to be coping well. The therapy
sessions have been going good so far. Asuka was first on my list this
morning it went fairly well. After I was able to get past her harsh
attitude she had a total break down. I was surprised to find out
about her mother those memories where very hard for her to bring up
but unfortunately it has to be done. The sooner she can come to terms
with them the sooner we can begin to cope with them. Which she is now
on the right track to doing. Rei my second appointment of the day,
well she's a different story. She is very withdrawn and can
seem to be unemotional she still has emotions I can sense them. It's
just that she is unaware of them. She just needs to be around people
more unfortunately finding some one who can help her is the problem.
Data is even a bit discouraged when talking to her. I'll just
have to work with her some more. And Misato my third appointment as
while she isn't in as bad of condition mentally as the children
she still has some issues. My originally assessment was correct she
needs some good friends right now. Which I had no problem with I had
lunch with her today she is a rather interesting woman I rather enjoy
her company. As for Shinji I have him scheduled for a session in five
minutes. I hope this goes as well as the others have. End log
entry.
Shinji slowly made his way to Counselor Troi's
office he was in no hurry after all there was nothing she could do
for him that NERV counselors couldn't. He stood out side her
office for a minute trying to decide if he wanted to go through with
it, finally he worked up the courage to signal his arrival. The door
opened and Deanna greeted him with a smile and motioned for him to
come in and have a seat on the couch. Shinji sat down on the couch as
she took a seat in the chair. Shinji declined her offers of a drink
wanting to get this over with as soon as possible. Deanna frowned and
concentrated her empathic abilities on him and began. "Now
Shinji first off any thing you tell me will be kept between me and
you no one not even the Captain will know about it." Deanna
stated getting only a small nod from the boy. "So Shinji is
there any thing you want to share with me? Family issues?" She
asked looking for an emotional response from him, to which she was
rewarded. She got a lot of mixed emotions from him when she said
family. "Tell me about your father Shinji. How well do you two
get along? And your mother." She told him sensing a lot of
hatred coming from him when she asked about his father, and sadness
when she asked about his mother.
Shinji for his part was quiet
at first not wanting to really discuses these things but Deanna kept
digging and he relented. "I…I hate my father. All he has
done is used me, hurt me, all for his own ends. He's a bastard
he tried to kill Touji using my hands. He then made me kill the only
person who ever said they cared for me, the only person who loved me
not for what I do but for who I am." Exclaimed Shinji as he
started to cry. "I am the one…" sob "that
deserved to die not Kaworu, I was a coward. He was kind he deserved
to live not me." Shinji said before totally breaking into
tears.
"Shinji why did you have to kill him? Why did
your father force you to kill Touji and Kaworu?" Deanna asked
reluctantly.
"Because Kaworu was an angel, and Touji's
Eva was taken over by an angel." Shinji sobbed. "Father
hurt Touji by activating the Dummy plug and I was force to…"
sob "forced to watch…" sob "as my Eva tore
the unit 03 apart and then…then…" Shinji paused
letting loose a few more sobs.
"And then what Shinji?"
Pressed Deanna.
"Then crushed the entry plug…with
Touji inside." Said Shinji.
"And what about
Kaworu?" Deanna asked carefully holding back her own tears. She
felt very sorry for him. (He has to face these or he'll never
get over them they'll just fester inside him till he snaps.
Poor kid having to live through so much pain and suffering its in
human.) Deanna thought.
"Kaworu was going to start third
impact by merging with Adam. I had to stop him I was the only pilot.
I was angry he betrayed me by being an angel. I followed him into the
depths of NERV fighting unit 02 which was under his control finally I
caught him before he could get to Adam." Shinji paused for a
bit to regain some composure to finish "I had him in my Eva's
hand ready to crush him. He told me that it was his destiny to live
forever though his survival would have brought destruction to the
human race. And that it was possible for him to be killed and that
weather he lived or died it made no difference and that death was the
only true freedom. It was his wish for me to destroy him other wise I
would have been destroyed that only one life form could be chosen to
evade destruction and seize the future. He said that I was not the
existence that should die. He then told me that his life was
meaningful because of me. I then crushed him. He should have
survived. He was much better than I am. Kaworu should have survived
not me. He deserved to live." Shinji said breaking down into
tears once again "And now, now I have to get back in that
monster and kill again. I can't do it I JUST CAN'T."
Shinji screamed rushing out the door.
Deanna too was in tears
now also. She tried to go after Shinji but by the time he was out the
door he had disappeared. "Computer, locate Shinji Ikari."
She ordered the computer. "Internal sensors have been taken
offline as of 0900 hours today for maintenance" Stated the
computer. Deanna sighed and went to look for him. After an hour of
searching her self she turned to Worf for help. With in three hours
half the ship had been looking for the young Ikari even the captain
got involved in the search, still he was no where to be found.
***
Captain
Picard had just finished searching the battle bridge in the unlikely
event Shinji found his way there and was on his way back to the
bridge, when a muffled sob from across the battle bridge caught his
attention. Slowly Picard walk towards his ready room on the battle
bridge and the sobbing got louder. Picard half thought to call Deanna
in to tell her he found him, but Picard felt he should talk to him
first. Picard sighed and walked in the first thing he noticed was the
lack of lighting in the room; the second was the soft sobbing of the
young boy coming from the furthest corner. "Lights."
Picard ordered and on command the lights illuminated casting the
darkness out of the room. Picard saw Shinji sitting with his knees to
his chest with his arms wrapped around them. His head was downcast
hiding his face he didn't even so much as acknowledge Picard's
presence.
Picard walked over to the boy and looked down at
him, "Listen, you'll get no sympathy from me like that. I
realize that you have a tremendous amount of emotional pain now but
that's still no excuse for running from Counselor Troi when she
was only trying to help you. That's all we are trying to do is
help and you push us away, hedgehog's dilemma be damned! My
great aunt Louise once said that pushing away all others only brings
more pain then being around others. So by pushing us away you are
only causing your self more unnecessary pain." Picard said
sitting down behind his desk "Have a seat." ordered Picard
motioning for Shinji to have a seat across from him.
Shinji
slowly got up and sat in the seat still keeping his face down and
avoiding eye contact with the captain. Picard signed when he noticed
that Shinji wasn't going to say any thing he got back up and walked
to the replicator. "Would you like a drink?" Picard asked
Shinji shook his head no. "Very well. Tea, Earl Gray hot."
Picard ordered, a second later he pulled the cup from the replicator
and sat back down at his desk.
"Why do you care so much?
You don't even know me. And it cause even more pain than you can ever
know to get close to some one, no matter who I get close to they end
up hurt. First mother then father and then Touji, Asuka and Kaworu.
And now I have no friends, no relatives, no one. I am more alone now
then ever." Shinji said the tears welling up in his eyes.
"I
am...not good at this I am not very comfortable with children, but
you are not alone here. You still have the Major ahhh...Misato if I
remember correctly and from what Counselor Troi has told me Asuka
will get better. And I know for a fact you'll make new friends on
earth. Perhaps some time you can meet my nephew Rene he is about your
age. But for now let Deanna help you she is a very kind person, and
she genuinely cares for others." Picard took a sip of his
tea.
"And what about the angels? We are going to have to
fight again won't we? It never ends, piloting Eva has only brought me
pain..." Shinji said but Picard cut him off.
"You
only look at the negative side of what's going on there are two
sides to every thing! I am sure that a lot of good came from it to."
Picard said firmly.
"I..." Shinji's shoulders
slumped "...yes there has been." he said realizing the
truth in Picard's words. "I am scared though, what will
become of me after the angel attack this time? Will I be just cast
aside to be an outsider in this new time? Or will I be accepted?"
Shinji asked.
"Mr. Ikari I can't tell you what the future
holds for you but I can say this you will not be cast aside like an
outsider even if I have to make sure of it my self I will see to that
it don't happen!" Picard said with conviction in his voice. "And
its ok to be scared every one does its a natural reaction. I've been
to..." Picard sighed, "About seven months back a very
powerful and very hostile race attacked earth with the intent to
assimilate it. They laid waste to 30 some star ships and killed many
lives, by my hands. You see this species assimilates people,
technology and so forth into them self's, growing and adapting
to it. And that's what they did to me, they assimilated me into
their collective they used my knowledge of star fleet tactics to lay
waste to it. You see you are not the only one who has experienced
loss and pain and has been scared, to this day when ever I hear the
name Borg I get a chill down my spine. I still have..." Picard
shakes his head and looks up from his desk to see now that Shinji was
looking right at him. Picard gave Shinji a smile "Now will you
talk to the good counselor?" Shinji nodded in agreement.
"Good. Picard to Counselor Troi." Picard said
slapping his commbagde. "Troi here." "I have located
the young Mr. Ikari in my ready room on the Battle Bridge. Please
meet him at your office, Picard out."
"Now I trust
you can find your way back right?" Picard said Shinji nodded
"Good then I have things to attend to." Picard got out of
his seat and walked to the door letting Shinji out first before
exiting him self from there they both took different turbo lifts off
the battle bridge.
***
Counselor
Troi in her office finished packing the rest of items she consider
necessary for the trip. While doing so she recorded her last personal
log.
Counselor Troi personal log stardate 2270.2
Things
after getting off on a rather shaky foot have started to go better.
Asuka has made a few breakthroughs in her therapy. I've managed to
get down to her core problem and now we are working on that although
her attitude hasn't improved to much, to many years of acting that
way have ingrained them self's into her personality. She does
act a bit differently now she still has some hostility towards Rei
and Shinji. She has learned quickly to watch out whom she smarts off
to after a brief exchange of words with Mr. Worf the other day.
Needless to say she'll NEVER smart off to a Klingon again. Misato's
attitude has gotten a lot better she doesn't try and drink her self
under the table any more and she is starting to be more sociable. As
for Shinji, well whatever the captain said to him has worked better
than any thing I have so far. Although he is still a major introvert
he at least is excepting my help. He isn't as depressed any more
which is good but his father and mother are still sore subjects with
him. On a good note though it seems as though Shinji looks up to the
captain as father figure of sorts. Now Rei is another thing all my
attempts at therapy have failed with her, she is completely
unresponsive to my counseling techniques. Its almost as though she
was never meant to have emotions or be normal a normal girl. And
what's worse is the report from Dr. Crusher only seems to prove
that. According to her Rei is a clone certain anomalies in her DNA
pattern show signs of mass cloning process. I am no genetic doctor
but it maybe possible that she was designed to not have any human
emotions. There are ways around this Beverly has begun treatment that
should hopefully help. This will be my last log entry from the
enterprise for a time we are being transferred tomorrow at 1100 hrs
to earth where I will continue my treatment of the children and their
guardian. End of log.
In the transporter room stood Captain
Picard, 'Acting' Captain Riker, Counselor Troi, Doctor
Crusher, Lieutenant Commander Data, Lieutenant Commander La Forge,
and Lieutenant Worf. All of which stood on the pad except for Picard
and Riker who both stood in front of the counsel. "Well number
one the ship is yours now. Remember I want her back in one piece is
that understood." Picard joked and smiled at his first officer.
"Don't worry captain I'll take care of her like I'd
take care of my own child." Riker shot back shaking Picard's
hand then letting Picard step on to the pad. Riker walked behind the
counsel to stand by the operator. "Energize." Ordered
Picard and then they dissolved into thin air. "Bridge this is
the Captain set course 58452 mark 4 by 45552 mark 2 and engage at
warp 3." Riker said leaving the room "Aye sir."
Replied the officer from the bridge. The Enterprise then took off in
a flash for parts unknown.
***
Captain's
log earth date 2271.12
We arrived in Tokyo as scheduled my key
officers have been assigned housing close to Nerv HQ this is from
what I was told was for our and every one else's safety.
Although we could beam from any were on the planet to here Star Fleet
wanted us in the immediate vicinity. We have been given a few days to
get settled in before we start working. Save for me for I am to meet
with Commander Ikari today. I have no clue what to expect from this
man but from what I've heard from Guinen I' am a little
apprehensive.
Down in NERV HQ captain Jean-luc Picard wonders
the halls of the once and again last hope for humanity, lost. "Damn
were is a computer access terminal when you need one." mutter
Picard. Cautiously Picard got of the escalator looking for some one
to help much to his relief he spotted a star fleet tech. He was a
short man with fairly unruly brown hair, wearing the standard yellow
uniform of a maintenance tech. "Excuse me Ensign..." Picard
said to get his attention.
The ensign turned around to face
the captain. "Aida sir Ensign Hirisho Aida. What can...Oh my god
your captain Picard THE captain Picard. It is such an honor to meet
you sir. My son Kensuke is a big fan of yours and I can't say that I
blame him." Exclaimed the now exited ensign who had the captains
hand in a vice like grip handshake.
Picard grimaced "Charmed
Ensign but I am rather late for an appointment with Commander Ikari
and I am sorry to say lost. So if you could tell me how to get to his
office from here I would be much obliged." Stated the captain
trying to remove his hand from the ensign's.
Aida
frowned a bit but didn't let it get to him as he pointed out the
directions to Ikari's office. "Its simple just go down that
escalator take a left and go down the hall. It's the only
office in that hallway. You can't miss it." explained Aida.
Picard nodded and went the direction he was instructed to go.
Soon Picard found himself out side Commander Ikari's office. He had
been asked to wait a few minutes while Ikari finished up a few things
before he could talk to him. Picard sat in one of the chairs out side
the commander's office thinking (I bet I know what he is doing.
He is letting me sit out here to get me on edge to give him the upper
hand. I should know I've done it too.) Picard smiled as he thought to
him self (I have dealt with many alien races this should be a piece
of cake. But if what Guinen said is true about him this could be very
interesting.)
In Ikari's office he sat behind his desk
watching the chronometer on his computer terminal. Subcommander
Fuitskie stood impatiently at his side "How long are you going
to keep Picard waiting?" he asked. To which Ikari smirked "A
little bit longer by keeping him waiting it puts him on edge to have
to wait. It will give me the upper hand." Fuitskie chuckled to
him self "Psychological tactics. Smart." He replied. Five
minutes passed by before Ikari decided to let his guest in.
Picard
walked confidently in and centered himself on the desk finding
himself looking at two individuals one standing one sitting. The
former looked about Picard's age but with more hair. The latter
looked a bit younger maybe in his forty's wearing glasses and a
uniform similar to the one Q had worn during their previous
encounter. He was sitting with his hands folded in front of his face
counseling his mouth. "Commander Ikari I assume," Picard
said addressing the man sitting at the desk then continued trying to
be as diplomatic as possible "I am Captain Jean Luc Picard
Captain of the USS Enterprise. Now assigned to Nerv as a star fleet
liaison and operations overseer." Picard stated handing Ikari
his orders "I've brought a crew of highly trained
personal to assist with operations here." Ikari raised an
eyebrow at the last comment and went back to the orders he had been
given. Picard's face gave no sign of the agitation he was
feeling now (All right if that's how your playing it.). "So
Commander Ikari," emphasizing the commander "I would like
to know what is it that has star fleet recalling half their fleet to
earth. And why are those children you sent me so import…"
Ikari who was now looking right at the star fleet captain interrupted
Picard.
"Lets cut to the chase shall we captain. I know
you know more about what's going than your letting on about."
Ikari exclaimed
"Your right I do. But what I know and
how much depends on you Commander." Picard mused.
"Alright
Picard, I know you know who I am already but to be formal I am Gendo
Ikari Supreme Commander of Nerv. This," he said gesturing to
the man on his side "is Subcommander Kozuo Fuitskie."
Ikari replied.
(Now were getting somewhere.) Picard thought.
"Nice to meet you Commander. Now I believe you should fill me
in on what it is I need to know. And I'll tell what I already
know." With that Picard took a seat and listened as Ikari
filled him in on what was going on what had happened in 2015, well
almost every thing. Some secrets were kept, on both sides. After the
meeting Picard was taken on a short tour of the facilities just to
get him somewhat use to the premises before Picard went back to his
humble abode.
***
While
that meeting was taking place the rest of Picard's crew were
settling into their new accommodations. Geordie and Data shared an
apartment, as did Crusher and Troi. Misato, Asuka and Rei were to
share an apartment much like Misato's original one. The
original arrangements where for Worf and Shinji to share a apartment
but Worf was not to thrilled and after a lot of complaining, mostly
done by Worf, Picard interjected and allowed the young Ikari to stay
with him, although Shinji would have much rather stayed with Misato.
Shinji wasn't the only one who wished that arrangement either but
Counselor Troi insisted that it would be much more help to Shinji to
stay with the captain.
Captain Picard returned to the
apartment after his meeting he planned to relaxed for the rest of the
evening with a good book. But he forgot about his new roommate who
was in the process of cleaned the place as he walked in. What
surprised Picard was the fact that Shinji had unpacked all of his
belongings and placed them in his room. Picard had planned on doing
that tomorrow but Shinji must have been bored, very bored. Picard
found Shinji in the dinning area finishing up his cleaning spree.
Picard cleared his throat "You know that as a star fleet Captain
I can easily have some one come do that." Picard stated. To this
Shinji shrugged.
"Sorry. I just had nothing to do."
Shinji said dishearten.
Picard sighed "Well it doesn't
matter. Looks like you did a better job any way." he
complemented which seemed to perk up Shinji. "Well then I guess
I'll get changed have a cup of tea and sit down with a book. Your
more than welcomed to join me I have several books that you may find
fascinating." Picard offered.
Shinji put away the
cleaning supplies and gave Picard a puzzled look "Actually
Misato was throwing a sort of welcome home party for every one. I was
planning on going, you're invited also." Shinji said
hopefully.
Picard walked over to the replicator and got a cup
of earl grey tea and sat down at the table pondering for a moment. "I
may stop by for a bit." Was all Picard said before taking a sip
of his tea and heading to his room to change. Shinji smiled and went
to change for Misato's party.
***
After
settling into her new place Misato planned a welcome home party for
every one, although it was just an excuse to have a party by her.
Misato finished replicating party foods and drinks and had placed
them out for her guests. Asuka was sitting at the dinning table
watching Misato with a wavering interest. "I don't understand
why you want a party any way Misato. There is no point." Asuka
complained.
Misato just smiled and continued about her work.
"Oh come on it will be fun, you should get in the spirit of
things. We are celebrating our return to Tokyo." She
explained.
"Still seems pretty stupid to me." Mutter
Asuka. "What about you Wonder girl what do you think?"
Asuka asked Rei who was sitting in the living room reading some
information on the 24th century Deanna had given her and the other
children to read.
Rei looked up from her PADD and at the fiery
red head "I do not know. I don't know what to think of it.
Although it seems like a waste of time." She said returning to
her reading.
"There you see even Wonder girl agrees with
me." Asuka beamed feeling triumphant that Rei had proven her
point.
Whether Misato hear them or not she didn't respond. She
just went about finishing her task before any one showed up. About a
minute later there was a ring from the door. "Asuka can you
please get that I am rather busy." Said Misato from her room
where she was changing. Asuka was about to object when the door
chimed again.
"FINE!" she yelled and got up in a
huff to answer the door. As soon as she got to the door she depressed
the button on the control pad to open the door. The door swished open
to reveal Data and Geordie, right behind them was Worf and stepping
out of the turbo lift down the hall was Deanna and Beverly.
Data
smiled "Greetings Ms. Sohryuu." he said before walking
in.
"Pftt stupid wind up doll." She mutter under her
breath as the other guest walked in.
Misato walked out of her
room dress in some rather risqué attire, covering just enough
to make the men there almost blush. "WELCOME!! Have something to
eat and have a seat." she offered. Data just took a seat next to
Rei while Geordie helped him self to some of the entries. Worf too
took a seat after getting a glass of prune juice. Beverly and Deanna
chatted with Misato about some trivial things. Soon after Shinji
arrival the party got under way. Misato had set up some music
selections and was "getting down" to the music with Geordie
who did his best to keep up. Data tried his best to make chit chat
with Rei but to no avail she just kept reading her notes. Worf sat
enjoying his drink while Deanna talked to Asuka. Beverly had
convinced Shinji to dance and where now giving Misato and Geordie a
run for their money. Soon partners changed and Shinji danced with
Misato, Deanna with Worf and Crusher with Data, who where out
classing every one. With a bit of prompting by Deanna, Misato and
Beverly Shinji got up the nerve to ask Asuka for a dance to which she
almost refused but on a whim she accepted. After an hour of dancing
and talking Data took out a deck of cards and started a poker game.
After a few hands to teach the only two who did not know how
to play, Rei and Shinji did they start playing for real. Before the
first hand was dealt Captain Picard showed up and decided to play a
few hands and join the fun. "I am glad you could make it
Captain" greeted Misato with a big grin of her face.
"The
pleasure is all mine, and Misato we are out side of work and I am not
in uniform so call me Jean-Luc." Stated Picard accepting Data's
offer to deal out the first hand. "The game is five card draw
ace's are wild." he dealt out the cards and the game began.
After several hands Rei had nearly cleaned out every one except for
Data and Shinji, both who seemed to be doing fairly well. As Data
dealt Picard picked up his cards and immediately folded. "Well
its been fun but I really should be leaving I had a long day. Good
evening." Picard said getting up from the table and left the
apartment.
"Picard is definitely not the fun type now is
he?" familure voice rang out. Every one turned around and saw Q
standing at the snacks munching on a sandwich.
"Not you
again." Worf grumbled showing his distaste for the entity known
as Q.
"Ugh. I don't feel like dealing with your savagery
now pea-brain." Q rolled his eyes and snapped his fingers, and
Worf disappeared from the table. Q then sat down in Worf's
place "Now, whose turn is it to deal?" asked Q with a
wicked grin on his face.
"Who are you exactly?"
Shinji asked avoiding eye contact with Q.
"Why you
learned to speak since we last met good for you. I am no one you have
to be concerned with lad." Q answered. "So are you going to
deal me in or not?" Q wondered.
"Who said you were
invited to this party any way, Dumbkoft? Why don't you go play in a
black hole?" Asuka said.
"Why my word your as bad as
microbrain you know what I don't have to take this. I think I'll go
where I am appreciated." with that Q disappeared in a flash of
light, and Worf returned.
***
Picard
got back to his and Shinji's quarters, changed and got into bed. Just
as he started to get comfortable he turned to his side and found
himself looking right into the face of Q. This wasn't the first time
Q had done this and probably wouldn't be the last but it still upset
him beyond belief. To tired to mount any show of the rage he was
feeling towards Q for invading his privacy he simply said "What
now Q?"
"Nothing much. Just thought I'd come tuck
you in that's all." Q replied with a sinister grin on his
face. "But on a more serious note..." Q started then
disappearing from the bed and reappearing across the room on a chair
behind Picard's desk. "I was just curious about how your meeting
went with Commander Ikari today." Q finished.
Picard sat
up and got out of the bed and took a seat across from Q "Why are
you so concerned? I must say this is very out of character for you
Q." Picard spat getting a little annoyed Q's antics.
"Temper
Mon caption. Don't get to use to me being like this it won't last.
Don't let that man fool you he knows more than he lets on about. He
is very dangerous...even to the Q." Q admitted to which
surprised Picard (The Q afraid of a single human?) Picard thought.
"The Q aren't not afraid of no human but what he has planned
could effect the Q...deeply." Q said in a very menacing tone,
which made Picard shiver unconsciously.
What surprised Picard
and confused him is that Q was warning him about something and
showing a weakness in his beloved continum. "I don't suppose you
can tell me can you?" Picard stated with a touch of sarcasm.
If
this annoyed Q he didn't show it, he just shook his head "I
can't tell you right now but in time maybe. But be on guard Jean-luc,
Venibbeth the angel of invisibility is on his way. Don't think I am
going soft or any thing I am just helping fix a mistake made by the
continum long ago that you humans have to deal with again. If you
survive this whole ordeal I'll be back to my normal charming self."
Q warned before disappearing in a flash of light.
Picard
ponder what Q said it had answered a few of his questions but left
him with many more "A mistake by the continum?" He
whispered to him self. He shook his head and was about to go back to
bed when what sounded like air raid sirens went off. "What the
devil?" he muttered. Just then his commbagde on the desk chirp,
he quickly picked it up and tapped it. "Picard here." He
replied. "Sir an angel has been detected report to NERV ASAP."
said a female voice from the commbagde "Acknowledged I am on my
way, Picard out." with that he set down the badge and donned his
uniform picking it back up and placing it onto his chest. He tapped
it once "Picard to NERV transporter room one, one to beam down."
He ordered "Aye sir." Replied the transporter tech. Seconds
later Picard felt the tingle of the transporter take effect and he
was transported from his room to arrive seconds later in the
transporter room at NERV.
He stepped off the pad instantly
and waited for the rest of his team to transport over. A minute later
the transporter tech received several signals stating the need for
transport "Sir the rest of your team reports read for
transport." the young transporter chief stated. "Energize."
Picard ordered. On command six columns of light appeared on the pads
and formed into the shapes of Shinji, Asuka, Rei, Misato, Data, and
Beverly who quickly got off the pad to make room for the last three
to beam down. Again the transport pad filled but this time with three
columns of light forming into Geordie, Deanna, and Worf. Misato and
the pilots took off with out being told what they had to do, as for
Picard's team they milled around and waited for orders.
Picard turned to the group "Worf you help Misato with
tactical operations, Crusher you head to the med bay and take charge
there, Geordie you will assist the tech teams where you can, Data you
will assist the technicians in the operations center, Deanna you
stick with me." Picard ordered and the group split up to where
they had to go. Surprised to see that his officers already knew where
they where going, and a bit embarrassed that if he had took the time
to study the layout of NERV HQ he would too.
The enterprise
crew arrived at the command center in time to hear Misato order a
report on the angel. Data took a seat at one of the computer
stations, Worf stood beside Data watching the forward screen, Picard
and Deanna took up positions next to Commander Ikari and Fuitskie.
Data analyzed the data the sensors where feeding him and was the
first to give a report beating out the young NERV tech to the punch
"Sensors indicate that a type blue pattern has been detected
just out side Tokyo but can not pin point the location." Data
stated with his usual emotionless voice.
Misato nodded
"Pilots status?" she asked. A female NERV tech who to
Misato boar a strong resemblance to Maya Ibiki spoke up "They
have changed, boarded the entry plugs, and have just now been loaded
into their Evas and have synchronized. Shinji's sync rate is at 41%
Asuka's is at 50% and Rei's at 37%." she replied. "Eva
status?" Misato asked again, another tech that Misato could not
recognize answered "Unit 01 still under freeze, Unit 02 ready to
go, and Unit 00b is 70% mission capable."
Misato was not
pleased; she turned to the commander "Sir, permission to send
out Unit 01 in place of Unit 00b." She asked the
commander.
"Negative, Unit 01 will remain under freeze."
He replied coolly to which Misato just clench her jaw and turned
around. Worf on the other hand let out a small growl, which went
unnoticed by the commander.
Picard turned to Ikari "Mr.
Ikari we can not send an Eva out that is not totally mission capable
to do so would be suicide. Especially if there is another to go in
its place." He protested.
The commander faced forward
while he talked to Picard "Captain I don't believe you fully
understand why Unit 01 is under this freeze in the first place. So
kindly keep your comments to your self. If the situation calls for it
Unit 01 will be sent out, but only if it does." He
answered.
The captain scowled but did not say a word; he shot
a glance back to Troi who to had a deep scowl on her face.
"Move
Units 00b and 02 to launch shafts five and six." Misato ordered.
Seconds ticked by as the Evas moved to the shafts.
"Evas
at launch shafts, pathways have been cleared. Evanelions ready for
launch." stated the female tech.
"EVA LAUNCH!"
Misato yelled, with that command the Evas rocketed to the
surface.
"Today is a good day to die!" Worf added
much to dismay of Misato who grimmest not wanting to think of that
possibility.
"Evas have reached street level. Fusion
batteries functioning at optimum levels. Estimated time of activation
is 34.56 minutes." Data informed. On the main screen showed Unit
02 and Unit 00b standing in the middle of the city now submerged for
battle. "Armament buildings have been raised."
Unit
02 slowly stalked towards the nearest armament building, which opened
reveling an Eva sized Phaser Rifle. Unit 02 reached out and took the
rifle and slowly took a defensive position. Unit 00b, which was
missing its shoulder pylons and sections of armour, walked towards
another building and retrieved a photon launcher. And too took up a
defensive position. "Ok we are here where the hell is this damn
angel?" Asuka asked.
"Sensors can not detect its
position, just that its here." Data stated looking over the data
displayed on his terminal screen. "It would seem that the angel
has the ability to cloak its self from our sensors."
Just
then Unit 00b was hurled back wards by an unknown force slamming into
one of the armament buildings and right through it. Before the Eva
could get to its feet it was it again this time crushing it deeper
into the ground. Unit 02 swings its rifle around and begins to fire
at nothing. Crimson beams shot forth from the emitter of the rifle
melting building and street alike. None how ever hit the angel.
"Where the hell is...AHHHHHHHHH!!!!" She screamed as Unit
02's arm was ripped from it in a shower of blood. Unit 02 stumbled
back clutching is shoulder.
"Unit 00b fusion battery has
been damaged and has gone off line. Back up batteries has failed to
kick in Unit 00b has ceased activation. Unit 02 has lost its right
arm no further damage." Data said calmly.
"Unit
00b's pilot is unconscious." Stated the female tech.
Unit
02 picked up the rifle and began firing wildly but this time a shot
got lucking and struck something blue blood started to seep from the
wound but before Asuka could take advantage of being able to see its
opponent unit 02's left leg was tore out from underneath it again
showering blood every where. Unit 02 fell to the ground and the angel
was seemingly right on top of her. "DAMN YOU!!!" Asuka
yelled firing two more shots both striking the angel but nothing
devastating. In turn the angel ripped off the other arm.
"Unit
02's pilot life signs are erratic she can't take much more of this."
Said the female tech.
Out of the blue Commander Ikari spoke
"Unit 01's freeze is lifted send unit 01 to the shaft nearest to
the angel's location and launch."
"Its about time."
Worf muttered.
Unit 01 was moved to the launch shaft and also
rocketed to the surface. The purple behemoth arrived on the surface
and attracted the attention of the angel before it could finish off
Unit 02. The angel slowly began to appear from thin air. It was dark
black in colour with some light green on it. Its arms were thick with
muscle and its hands had three talon fingers. It had four legs
standing much like a centaur of Greek mythology. Its upper body
looked a bit like the 3rd angel with the S2 organ prominent. Its head
if it could be called that was just above the S2 organ and all it
was, was one unblinking eye. Three wounds in its chest could be seen,
its blue blood spilt freely down it as it slowly walked towards the
newcomer to the battle. Unit 01 pulled out its progressive knife and
stood ready.
"Be careful Shinji." Misato said more
to her self than to any one else.
The angel shot a blast from
its one eye and the ground around Unit 01 erupted in one large cross
flare.
"SHINJI!!!!" Misato yelled.
To
be continued....
Author's notes
First
the Kensuke in this story is a descendent of the original. Second I
have my reasons for putting Picard and Shinji together in the series
living with Misato helped Shinji a lot helped him to grow but that
only took him so far. Through Misato's immaturity Shinji learned to
relax and to be a kid somewhat. So now to help further Shinji's
development I have put Shinji with Picard. Picard's strength of
character will only serve to help Shinji. Third about the angels name
I assure you they are legit, real angels: Douma or Duma The angel of
silence and of the stillness of death, and Venibbeth an angel invoked
in conjuring invisibility. www.sarahsarchangels.com
I have reworked both chapters and hopefully gotten out all the little problems.
Until next time,
Captain Blaze
Captain Simon T. "Blaze" Blaise, USS Renegade NCC-9176
