Yes, the previous chapter was rushed. I had to get the lousy idea out of
my head and I was too tired to edit it after I had finished. So there,
that's why. And even though technically the US was supposed to destroy
Tokyo 4 if Shinji was harmed by NERV, they kind of can't because of all the
civilians living in the city. And this chapter will jump around a lot
because of the nature of the events.
Flight
Chapter 7: Armageddon
United States Rangers stormed the entrances to NERV and killed all of the guards. A battalion had been deployed so far and they were quickly moving through NERV. Already dozens of NERV techs had been captured and were being sent to a holding area at one of the bases. Any NERV officer that tried to fight back were killed. The US was not in the mood to disarm resistors. Those that surrendered were treated well, but those that fought back were shot on sight.
"General, we have control of all entrances and exits," the colonel in charge reported, "Shall we begin the assault on the warehouses?"
"Yes. Also, begin the assault on the main office once you have enough troops. NERV will most likely try anything to keep us from winning."
"Yes sir. Wait, something's coming up. Oh shit! Sir! It's Adam! It's-"
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Adam opened fire with its positron cannon and wiped out a group of US troops gathered outside. Several fighters were hovering above the city and when they saw Adam they opened fire. Missiles struck the AT-Field of the Angel and exploded, having no effect on the creature.
"Do not engage the Angel," the general ordered, "Retreat if you must but do not engage it. Conventional weapons will not work on it."
US tanks pulled away, some firing at Adam as they retreated. Several fighters continued to try to distract Adam but the Angel quickly approached the US command base.
"General, do we have any form of defense against that thing?"
"Two," the general replied, "However, I will not utilize the second without trying out the first. Corporal, activate positron cannon."
"Yes sir."
Two steel doors parted ways and a large cannon barrel rose out of the ground. It then leveled itself and took aim.
"When in range, fire," the general ordered.
Adam continued walking towards the base, oblivious to the threat the positron weapon was. Suddenly a powerful beam of white light struck Adam. It punched right through the AT-Field and knocked a hole through the creature. Adam fell to the ground and stopped.
"Status."
"Positron weapon is fried," the corporal reported, "Adam is still functional. I don't think we'll be able to get in another shot."
"Fuck," the general swore, "Very well. Prepare Jessica Richards."
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"ICBM from Japan will impact in two minutes," the radar operator reported.
"Understood. Main laser grid powered up and ready. Tracking systems have a lock."
"Fire when ready," the general ordered.
A base on New Jersey's shore suddenly fired a blue beam of light. Two other bases by it also fired. Two seconds later they impacted on the ICBM NERV had fired. The missile exploded but no detonation of its N2 warhead occurred.
"It worked," said the general, "Good work. Now let's just hope our boys in Japan can do as well."
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The general in command of the US forces in Japan waited for his com officer to finish decrypting the message.
"Got it. The British are offering us the use of their orbital particle weapons platform. In ten minutes it will be in range to fire on anything in Japan."
"Will it be able to hit Adam?" the general asked.
"Yes sir."
"Good. Tell them we accept and lock onto Adam. I want that thing blown to hell."
"Yes sir."
"What is Adam doing right now?"
"Regenerating. I estimate fifteen minutes before it is able to recommence its advance."
"So we have time," said the general, "All units, stand ready and advance to Tokyo 4. Secure the city and dig in. We're here to stay."
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"How is Adam doing?" Misato asked.
"Fifteen minutes and it will have fully regenerated," Makoto reported, "Commander, I'm not sure unleashing Adam upon the world is the best course of action."
"It is the only one left to us," said Misato, "Unless you want another massacre to happen here in NERV."
"But the US forces have been taking prisoners," Maya pointed out.
"What about the command staff?" Misato questioned, "Do you really think they'll let us get away for what we did alive?"
"Hey, where's Toji and Hikari?" said Makoto.
Misato looked around and saw that the two were gone. Also, Rei had not returned yet.
"Try to find them using their badges," Misato ordered.
"Can't," said Makoto, "The Americans are broadcasting a jamming field that is creating havoc with all of our sensors and detectors."
"Damn it," said Misato, "I need everyone here and not running around. Keep trying."
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Toji knocked out the guard and took the keys. The man would probably have a bruise from Toji's gun but otherwise should be okay. He then unlocked the door to Asuka's cell. Asuka walked out and hugged Hikari.
"Took you two long enough," she said.
"We are kind of under attack," said Toji, "Come on. Let's get out of here. Rei already contacted the Americans and if we can get to Junction 332 we'll be safe. For a while at least."
"Does Misato know about what we're trying to do?" Asuka asked.
"No," said Hikari, "Hopefully she hasn't missed us yet. Get rid of that badge. They can track you with it."
Asuka ripped hers off and threw it back into the cell. They then broke out into a run. Most of the elevators were offline so they had to use some of the air conduits in order to get to other levels. After a good hour they finally arrived. When they jumped out they found over a dozen rifles aimed at them. They immediately put their arms up. An American sergeant walked up to them.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"Toji Suzuhara," Toji answered, "We're the defectors you're expecting."
The sergeant motioned for them to let their arms down and they did.
"Corporal, get these people out of here."
"Yes sir. Follow me."
Toji and the girls were surrounded by five other soldiers and escorted outward. They were soon aboveground and met Rei at one of the Humvees.
"Rei, is everything okay?" Hikari asked.
"Adam has just destroyed two of the American bases," said Rei, "However, a particle weapons platform in orbit has disabled it again. I don't know how long it will take Adam to regenerate, but the weapon can fire again in thirty minutes."
"Then let's get out of here," said Asuka, "I'm not waiting for that thing to rip us to shreds."
They got on the Humvee and were driven out of the city. An American army transport was waiting to take them away when they got to one of the few US bases with an airstrip remaining.
"How are you going to take out Adam?" Rei asked the colonel in charge.
"We're going to have to use Unit 14," said the colonel.
"But you have no pilot," said Hikari.
"Yes we do. Unfortunately, we'll have to use her."
"But, no!" said Asuka, "You can't mean her!"
"We have no other choice. If you have a better option, I'll be glad to hear it."
"I'll pilot," said Asuka, "I can do it."
"Unfortunately, we can't trust you," said the colonel, "Now get on. There's nothing you can do here."
Asuka was frozen and the others had to almost carry her on board. Her mind kept revolving around one thought. She just hoped Shinji would ever be able to forgive them for what they had put him through.
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"Jessica, are you ready?"
"Yes."
"You don't have to do this," said the general.
"I'll do it."
The general nodded. "Very well. Commence linkage."
"Neural connections stable. Approaching borderline. Borderline passed successfully. Unit 14 activated."
"Godspeed Jessica," the general said.
The EVA was brought to the surface and Jessica ordered it to extend its wings. It did so and took off.
"What is her sync rate?"
"Eighty-four percent," the corporal reported.
"Hmm. Like father like daughter. I hope we did the right thing."
"Sir, we had no other choice."
"Corporal, let me tell you something. I've just betrayed the trust of my friend and colleague. I've put his daughter in danger. I do not deserve the right to find justification. Now, get back to work."
Unit 14 landed and immediately attacked Adam. However, the Angel was well aware of the EVA. It stood and sidestepped the rush. Jessica recovered and tried to strike the Angel again. However, Adam blocked the blow and threw Jessica across the field. Jessica got up and fired her positron cannon. Adam merely stood there, its AT-Field absorbing the blow. It then rushed Unit 14. Adam grabbed the EVA by its neck and raised it up. Jessica felt a slight pressure on her neck and tried to break away. However, Adam caught her arm and suddenly ripped it off. Jessica screamed, clutching her arm. She kicked the Angel but Adam fired its positron cannon and burned her leg. Jessica screamed again, unable to withstand the pain.
"Links are reversing," the corporal reported, "She's going into shock."
"Fuck. Get her out of there now!"
"We can't," said another officer, "We have no control over the EVA."
"Jessica," the general said over the com, "Retreat. Now!"
However, Jessica couldn't hear him. Adam stabbed the EVA with the Lance and it punched right through the chest. Jessica fainted then, unable to keep out the pain. Adam continued to pound the EVA, inflicting more damage.
"Sir! Her vitals are dropping rapidly!"
"My god," the general muttered, "What have we done? Sam, forgive me."
He clutched the console and started shaking. He had never ordered an innocent little girl into this kind of situation. He never should have. Now, she was getting killed.
"Sir! Something's happening!"
The general's head snapped up and he saw orange triangles appearing and unfolding. Suddenly, Unit 01 was there.
"Sam. So you're alive after all." The general grinned. "Knew you were too tough to kill so easily."
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"Commander! Unit 01 has reappeared!"
"Destroy it," Misato ordered, "Order Adam to destroy it. We no longer need it."
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Adam dropped the crippled Unit 14 and turned its attention to Unit 01. The EVA still had Unit 02's core in its hand. Suddenly it crushed the crystal. Two seconds later the back of the EVA opened up and an entry plug was ejected. The EVA then charged.
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"General, we're receiving something," said the corporal, "It's an order from General Richards! We have to retrieve that entry plug at all costs!"
"Understood," the general said. He quickly sent the orders to retrieve Unit 01's entry plug and Unit 14's.
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Unit 01 and Adam locked hands. The two massive beasts tried to overpower each other, but to no avail. Both were evenly matched. The two leapt back and Adam fired its positron weapon. Unit 01 easily blocked it with its AT- Field and suddenly fired a powerful beam of energy itself. It punched through Adam's AT-Field and knocked the Angel back. Adam got back onto its feet and attacked with the Lance. Unit 01 dodged it and punched Adam hard. It then grabbed Adam's wing add-on and ripped it off completely. Blood gushed out and the Angel screamed out in pain. Unit 01 then drove its elbow into the wound, seriously wounding the Angel. Adam lashed back and knocked Unit 01 away. It then turned and roared. The teeth of the vicious Angel were now visible. It leapt and bit down hard on Unit 01's shoulder. The Angel ripped off the armor with its teeth and grabbed the flesh with its free hand and ripped out a large chunk. Unit 01 roared in pain and grabbed Adam's neck with its other hand. It flung the Angel over onto the ground and then smashed the headpiece of Adam's armor. Suddenly the Lance floated up and flew towards Adam. It impaled itself into Unit 01's flesh and stopped it from pounding on Adam any further. Unit 01 fell to its knees and Adam got back up. Suddenly a sword punched right through Adam's head, splitting the skull and brain in half. Unit 01 looked over and saw Unit 14 on its side, arms reaching out. Unit 14 had just stopped Adam cold in its tracks. Unit 01 got up and pulled out the Lance. It than rammed it down the gapping wound in Adam's head and destroyed the entry plug system. The Lance continued to bury itself down and completely shattered the spinal cord. Red blood splashed all over Unit 01, and continued to flow out freely as Unit 01 pulled out the sword lodged in Adam's head and pierced the body armor of the Angel. It soon found the core.
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"That's impossible," Misato muttered, "Adam is indestructible! We were never able to do that to it!"
"It must be Unit 01," said Maya, "Lilith must be the only one capable of destroying Adam, and because Unit 01 is built from her, it is doing it."
"Send the self-destruct signal," Misato ordered, "I'm going to ensure that the US don't have two EVAs to throw at us."
"But commander, what about the civilians in the area?"
Misato lost her temper and punched Makoto. The tech fell out of his chair with a bruise on his cheek. Misato took his console and sent the order herself. Nothing was going to stop her.
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Adam's core started blinking red. Unit 01 quickly seized it and started pulling it out of the Angel. Suddenly Adam's arm shot up and grabbed hold of Unit 01's throat. It was slowly crushing the EVA's neck. Unit 01 didn't give up and kept pulling. It was now a matter of who got there first. Adam continued to squeeze and Unit 01 continued to pull. Suddenly the core came loose and Adam's grip relaxed. Unit 01 pulled away and threw the core into the sky. A few seconds later it exploded and a massive glowing ball of fire covered the sky. It lasted for a few five minutes before finally dissipating. Unit 01 looked down at the bloody corpse that had been Adam. Blood started seeping out from where the core used to be. The S2 organ was smashed to pieces and what was left of the head was just some brains and fragments of the skull. The Angel had been almost completely dismembered and was basically split in half. The EVA then turned its head and looked at Unit 14. The entry plug had been ejected and American trucks had arrived. They were opening up the plug and LCL poured out. Unit 01 could easily see Jessica's unconscious form, but she was still alive. Another team was securing the entry plug from Unit 01. They had to cut the melted hatch open and more LCL poured out. Inside were two women, both in their late twenties or early thirties. One had brown hair while the other had red. The two were also in plugsuits. Unit 01 had accomplished its first task. One final one had to be taken care of before he could go home. Again orange triangles appeared and folded inward. Finally the EVA disappeared.
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Asuka ran down the hallway of the hospital and burst into the room. Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu was sitting in a wheelchair and a look of joy appeared on her face when she saw her daughter. Tears streamed down Asuka's face and she leapt into her mother's arms. It had been so long since she had seen her, Asuka barely remembered her mother's face.
"Mommy."
"It's okay," Kyoko said, "It's okay, Asuka."
Toji and Hikari were outside of the room and looked in.
"It's nice to see Asuka finally reunited with her mother," said Hikari.
"Yeah. Who would have thought Unit 01 actually got her free? I mean, now Shinji's mother is also free."
"I wonder how she'll take the news," Hikari said worriedly, "Shinji is dead."
"Maybe, maybe not," said Toji, "I have this feeling that Shinji didn't kick it so easily. I mean, who's been causing Unit 01 to go berserk so many times? Certainly sounds like Shinji to me."
Hikari shrugged. Perhaps he was right.
"I heard the Americans have all of NERV under their control," said Hikari, "Misato is going to be sent to The Hague for war crime trials."
"Yeah. But we still have to worry about Noah's Ark. I mean, I really don't think it should fall into the hands of anyone."
Hikari nodded her agreement. Noah's Ark was a kind of weapon, and could be used to do great damage and destruction. What they needed now was time to rebuild, not more destruction.
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Rei was sitting next to Yui Ikari in her room. Jessica was still asleep in her grandmother's arms. Yui held Jessica tightly, as if afraid something would happen to her granddaughter if she let go.
"I'm sorry," Rei said to Yui.
"For what?"
"Shinji's death."
Yui let a smile appear on her face.
"I seriously doubt Shinji is dead," Yui said.
"What do you mean?"
"Who else could have done all that with Unit 01? Only Shinji is capable of that."
"Perhaps," Rei conceded.
"Have more faith in your brother," said Yui, "The two of you are siblings, right?"
"Yes," said Rei, "I'm related to him through you."
"How?"
"Your husband used your DNA and that of an Angel to create me."
"Gendo. When I first met him he had not been like that."
"Death of a loved one can change people," said Rei.
"Yes. It can. But you're still my daughter, no matter what the circumstances are."
Rei smiled and nodded. She was starting to like Yui. She just hoped that Yui was right about Shinji.
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Two weeks was almost up and observatories all across the world had noticed the massive object heading for Earth. Space Defense departments had been put on alert and the nations prepared to destroy whatever was heading towards them. All of them had agreed that Noah's Ark was too great a threat, and despite the opposition of the scientific community, had decided to destroy it. In two days, the weapons of Earth would face the tool that had created humanity.
End of Chapter 7
Yes this is rushed, yes this isn't as good as previous chapters, and yes I am too tired to care. Anyways, one of my reviewers said that NERV didn't have a branch in Russia. Well, I must ask you this. Russia was supposed to build an MP EVA in the series. Where exactly would they have built it at? Probably at a NERV branch in Russia. Germany had one, as did the US. Hopefully I'll wrap it up with one more chapter and an epilogue.
Z98
Flight
Chapter 7: Armageddon
United States Rangers stormed the entrances to NERV and killed all of the guards. A battalion had been deployed so far and they were quickly moving through NERV. Already dozens of NERV techs had been captured and were being sent to a holding area at one of the bases. Any NERV officer that tried to fight back were killed. The US was not in the mood to disarm resistors. Those that surrendered were treated well, but those that fought back were shot on sight.
"General, we have control of all entrances and exits," the colonel in charge reported, "Shall we begin the assault on the warehouses?"
"Yes. Also, begin the assault on the main office once you have enough troops. NERV will most likely try anything to keep us from winning."
"Yes sir. Wait, something's coming up. Oh shit! Sir! It's Adam! It's-"
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Adam opened fire with its positron cannon and wiped out a group of US troops gathered outside. Several fighters were hovering above the city and when they saw Adam they opened fire. Missiles struck the AT-Field of the Angel and exploded, having no effect on the creature.
"Do not engage the Angel," the general ordered, "Retreat if you must but do not engage it. Conventional weapons will not work on it."
US tanks pulled away, some firing at Adam as they retreated. Several fighters continued to try to distract Adam but the Angel quickly approached the US command base.
"General, do we have any form of defense against that thing?"
"Two," the general replied, "However, I will not utilize the second without trying out the first. Corporal, activate positron cannon."
"Yes sir."
Two steel doors parted ways and a large cannon barrel rose out of the ground. It then leveled itself and took aim.
"When in range, fire," the general ordered.
Adam continued walking towards the base, oblivious to the threat the positron weapon was. Suddenly a powerful beam of white light struck Adam. It punched right through the AT-Field and knocked a hole through the creature. Adam fell to the ground and stopped.
"Status."
"Positron weapon is fried," the corporal reported, "Adam is still functional. I don't think we'll be able to get in another shot."
"Fuck," the general swore, "Very well. Prepare Jessica Richards."
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"ICBM from Japan will impact in two minutes," the radar operator reported.
"Understood. Main laser grid powered up and ready. Tracking systems have a lock."
"Fire when ready," the general ordered.
A base on New Jersey's shore suddenly fired a blue beam of light. Two other bases by it also fired. Two seconds later they impacted on the ICBM NERV had fired. The missile exploded but no detonation of its N2 warhead occurred.
"It worked," said the general, "Good work. Now let's just hope our boys in Japan can do as well."
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The general in command of the US forces in Japan waited for his com officer to finish decrypting the message.
"Got it. The British are offering us the use of their orbital particle weapons platform. In ten minutes it will be in range to fire on anything in Japan."
"Will it be able to hit Adam?" the general asked.
"Yes sir."
"Good. Tell them we accept and lock onto Adam. I want that thing blown to hell."
"Yes sir."
"What is Adam doing right now?"
"Regenerating. I estimate fifteen minutes before it is able to recommence its advance."
"So we have time," said the general, "All units, stand ready and advance to Tokyo 4. Secure the city and dig in. We're here to stay."
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"How is Adam doing?" Misato asked.
"Fifteen minutes and it will have fully regenerated," Makoto reported, "Commander, I'm not sure unleashing Adam upon the world is the best course of action."
"It is the only one left to us," said Misato, "Unless you want another massacre to happen here in NERV."
"But the US forces have been taking prisoners," Maya pointed out.
"What about the command staff?" Misato questioned, "Do you really think they'll let us get away for what we did alive?"
"Hey, where's Toji and Hikari?" said Makoto.
Misato looked around and saw that the two were gone. Also, Rei had not returned yet.
"Try to find them using their badges," Misato ordered.
"Can't," said Makoto, "The Americans are broadcasting a jamming field that is creating havoc with all of our sensors and detectors."
"Damn it," said Misato, "I need everyone here and not running around. Keep trying."
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Toji knocked out the guard and took the keys. The man would probably have a bruise from Toji's gun but otherwise should be okay. He then unlocked the door to Asuka's cell. Asuka walked out and hugged Hikari.
"Took you two long enough," she said.
"We are kind of under attack," said Toji, "Come on. Let's get out of here. Rei already contacted the Americans and if we can get to Junction 332 we'll be safe. For a while at least."
"Does Misato know about what we're trying to do?" Asuka asked.
"No," said Hikari, "Hopefully she hasn't missed us yet. Get rid of that badge. They can track you with it."
Asuka ripped hers off and threw it back into the cell. They then broke out into a run. Most of the elevators were offline so they had to use some of the air conduits in order to get to other levels. After a good hour they finally arrived. When they jumped out they found over a dozen rifles aimed at them. They immediately put their arms up. An American sergeant walked up to them.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"Toji Suzuhara," Toji answered, "We're the defectors you're expecting."
The sergeant motioned for them to let their arms down and they did.
"Corporal, get these people out of here."
"Yes sir. Follow me."
Toji and the girls were surrounded by five other soldiers and escorted outward. They were soon aboveground and met Rei at one of the Humvees.
"Rei, is everything okay?" Hikari asked.
"Adam has just destroyed two of the American bases," said Rei, "However, a particle weapons platform in orbit has disabled it again. I don't know how long it will take Adam to regenerate, but the weapon can fire again in thirty minutes."
"Then let's get out of here," said Asuka, "I'm not waiting for that thing to rip us to shreds."
They got on the Humvee and were driven out of the city. An American army transport was waiting to take them away when they got to one of the few US bases with an airstrip remaining.
"How are you going to take out Adam?" Rei asked the colonel in charge.
"We're going to have to use Unit 14," said the colonel.
"But you have no pilot," said Hikari.
"Yes we do. Unfortunately, we'll have to use her."
"But, no!" said Asuka, "You can't mean her!"
"We have no other choice. If you have a better option, I'll be glad to hear it."
"I'll pilot," said Asuka, "I can do it."
"Unfortunately, we can't trust you," said the colonel, "Now get on. There's nothing you can do here."
Asuka was frozen and the others had to almost carry her on board. Her mind kept revolving around one thought. She just hoped Shinji would ever be able to forgive them for what they had put him through.
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"Jessica, are you ready?"
"Yes."
"You don't have to do this," said the general.
"I'll do it."
The general nodded. "Very well. Commence linkage."
"Neural connections stable. Approaching borderline. Borderline passed successfully. Unit 14 activated."
"Godspeed Jessica," the general said.
The EVA was brought to the surface and Jessica ordered it to extend its wings. It did so and took off.
"What is her sync rate?"
"Eighty-four percent," the corporal reported.
"Hmm. Like father like daughter. I hope we did the right thing."
"Sir, we had no other choice."
"Corporal, let me tell you something. I've just betrayed the trust of my friend and colleague. I've put his daughter in danger. I do not deserve the right to find justification. Now, get back to work."
Unit 14 landed and immediately attacked Adam. However, the Angel was well aware of the EVA. It stood and sidestepped the rush. Jessica recovered and tried to strike the Angel again. However, Adam blocked the blow and threw Jessica across the field. Jessica got up and fired her positron cannon. Adam merely stood there, its AT-Field absorbing the blow. It then rushed Unit 14. Adam grabbed the EVA by its neck and raised it up. Jessica felt a slight pressure on her neck and tried to break away. However, Adam caught her arm and suddenly ripped it off. Jessica screamed, clutching her arm. She kicked the Angel but Adam fired its positron cannon and burned her leg. Jessica screamed again, unable to withstand the pain.
"Links are reversing," the corporal reported, "She's going into shock."
"Fuck. Get her out of there now!"
"We can't," said another officer, "We have no control over the EVA."
"Jessica," the general said over the com, "Retreat. Now!"
However, Jessica couldn't hear him. Adam stabbed the EVA with the Lance and it punched right through the chest. Jessica fainted then, unable to keep out the pain. Adam continued to pound the EVA, inflicting more damage.
"Sir! Her vitals are dropping rapidly!"
"My god," the general muttered, "What have we done? Sam, forgive me."
He clutched the console and started shaking. He had never ordered an innocent little girl into this kind of situation. He never should have. Now, she was getting killed.
"Sir! Something's happening!"
The general's head snapped up and he saw orange triangles appearing and unfolding. Suddenly, Unit 01 was there.
"Sam. So you're alive after all." The general grinned. "Knew you were too tough to kill so easily."
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"Commander! Unit 01 has reappeared!"
"Destroy it," Misato ordered, "Order Adam to destroy it. We no longer need it."
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Adam dropped the crippled Unit 14 and turned its attention to Unit 01. The EVA still had Unit 02's core in its hand. Suddenly it crushed the crystal. Two seconds later the back of the EVA opened up and an entry plug was ejected. The EVA then charged.
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"General, we're receiving something," said the corporal, "It's an order from General Richards! We have to retrieve that entry plug at all costs!"
"Understood," the general said. He quickly sent the orders to retrieve Unit 01's entry plug and Unit 14's.
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Unit 01 and Adam locked hands. The two massive beasts tried to overpower each other, but to no avail. Both were evenly matched. The two leapt back and Adam fired its positron weapon. Unit 01 easily blocked it with its AT- Field and suddenly fired a powerful beam of energy itself. It punched through Adam's AT-Field and knocked the Angel back. Adam got back onto its feet and attacked with the Lance. Unit 01 dodged it and punched Adam hard. It then grabbed Adam's wing add-on and ripped it off completely. Blood gushed out and the Angel screamed out in pain. Unit 01 then drove its elbow into the wound, seriously wounding the Angel. Adam lashed back and knocked Unit 01 away. It then turned and roared. The teeth of the vicious Angel were now visible. It leapt and bit down hard on Unit 01's shoulder. The Angel ripped off the armor with its teeth and grabbed the flesh with its free hand and ripped out a large chunk. Unit 01 roared in pain and grabbed Adam's neck with its other hand. It flung the Angel over onto the ground and then smashed the headpiece of Adam's armor. Suddenly the Lance floated up and flew towards Adam. It impaled itself into Unit 01's flesh and stopped it from pounding on Adam any further. Unit 01 fell to its knees and Adam got back up. Suddenly a sword punched right through Adam's head, splitting the skull and brain in half. Unit 01 looked over and saw Unit 14 on its side, arms reaching out. Unit 14 had just stopped Adam cold in its tracks. Unit 01 got up and pulled out the Lance. It than rammed it down the gapping wound in Adam's head and destroyed the entry plug system. The Lance continued to bury itself down and completely shattered the spinal cord. Red blood splashed all over Unit 01, and continued to flow out freely as Unit 01 pulled out the sword lodged in Adam's head and pierced the body armor of the Angel. It soon found the core.
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"That's impossible," Misato muttered, "Adam is indestructible! We were never able to do that to it!"
"It must be Unit 01," said Maya, "Lilith must be the only one capable of destroying Adam, and because Unit 01 is built from her, it is doing it."
"Send the self-destruct signal," Misato ordered, "I'm going to ensure that the US don't have two EVAs to throw at us."
"But commander, what about the civilians in the area?"
Misato lost her temper and punched Makoto. The tech fell out of his chair with a bruise on his cheek. Misato took his console and sent the order herself. Nothing was going to stop her.
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Adam's core started blinking red. Unit 01 quickly seized it and started pulling it out of the Angel. Suddenly Adam's arm shot up and grabbed hold of Unit 01's throat. It was slowly crushing the EVA's neck. Unit 01 didn't give up and kept pulling. It was now a matter of who got there first. Adam continued to squeeze and Unit 01 continued to pull. Suddenly the core came loose and Adam's grip relaxed. Unit 01 pulled away and threw the core into the sky. A few seconds later it exploded and a massive glowing ball of fire covered the sky. It lasted for a few five minutes before finally dissipating. Unit 01 looked down at the bloody corpse that had been Adam. Blood started seeping out from where the core used to be. The S2 organ was smashed to pieces and what was left of the head was just some brains and fragments of the skull. The Angel had been almost completely dismembered and was basically split in half. The EVA then turned its head and looked at Unit 14. The entry plug had been ejected and American trucks had arrived. They were opening up the plug and LCL poured out. Unit 01 could easily see Jessica's unconscious form, but she was still alive. Another team was securing the entry plug from Unit 01. They had to cut the melted hatch open and more LCL poured out. Inside were two women, both in their late twenties or early thirties. One had brown hair while the other had red. The two were also in plugsuits. Unit 01 had accomplished its first task. One final one had to be taken care of before he could go home. Again orange triangles appeared and folded inward. Finally the EVA disappeared.
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Asuka ran down the hallway of the hospital and burst into the room. Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu was sitting in a wheelchair and a look of joy appeared on her face when she saw her daughter. Tears streamed down Asuka's face and she leapt into her mother's arms. It had been so long since she had seen her, Asuka barely remembered her mother's face.
"Mommy."
"It's okay," Kyoko said, "It's okay, Asuka."
Toji and Hikari were outside of the room and looked in.
"It's nice to see Asuka finally reunited with her mother," said Hikari.
"Yeah. Who would have thought Unit 01 actually got her free? I mean, now Shinji's mother is also free."
"I wonder how she'll take the news," Hikari said worriedly, "Shinji is dead."
"Maybe, maybe not," said Toji, "I have this feeling that Shinji didn't kick it so easily. I mean, who's been causing Unit 01 to go berserk so many times? Certainly sounds like Shinji to me."
Hikari shrugged. Perhaps he was right.
"I heard the Americans have all of NERV under their control," said Hikari, "Misato is going to be sent to The Hague for war crime trials."
"Yeah. But we still have to worry about Noah's Ark. I mean, I really don't think it should fall into the hands of anyone."
Hikari nodded her agreement. Noah's Ark was a kind of weapon, and could be used to do great damage and destruction. What they needed now was time to rebuild, not more destruction.
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Rei was sitting next to Yui Ikari in her room. Jessica was still asleep in her grandmother's arms. Yui held Jessica tightly, as if afraid something would happen to her granddaughter if she let go.
"I'm sorry," Rei said to Yui.
"For what?"
"Shinji's death."
Yui let a smile appear on her face.
"I seriously doubt Shinji is dead," Yui said.
"What do you mean?"
"Who else could have done all that with Unit 01? Only Shinji is capable of that."
"Perhaps," Rei conceded.
"Have more faith in your brother," said Yui, "The two of you are siblings, right?"
"Yes," said Rei, "I'm related to him through you."
"How?"
"Your husband used your DNA and that of an Angel to create me."
"Gendo. When I first met him he had not been like that."
"Death of a loved one can change people," said Rei.
"Yes. It can. But you're still my daughter, no matter what the circumstances are."
Rei smiled and nodded. She was starting to like Yui. She just hoped that Yui was right about Shinji.
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Two weeks was almost up and observatories all across the world had noticed the massive object heading for Earth. Space Defense departments had been put on alert and the nations prepared to destroy whatever was heading towards them. All of them had agreed that Noah's Ark was too great a threat, and despite the opposition of the scientific community, had decided to destroy it. In two days, the weapons of Earth would face the tool that had created humanity.
End of Chapter 7
Yes this is rushed, yes this isn't as good as previous chapters, and yes I am too tired to care. Anyways, one of my reviewers said that NERV didn't have a branch in Russia. Well, I must ask you this. Russia was supposed to build an MP EVA in the series. Where exactly would they have built it at? Probably at a NERV branch in Russia. Germany had one, as did the US. Hopefully I'll wrap it up with one more chapter and an epilogue.
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