This chapter will be darker. It will hopefully give us a new perspective of
some of the characters.
Chapter 15
--Fan Fiction--
Deep in Central Dogma, two dark figures loom within a hidden chamber. They both converse in a quiet and calm manner. The object of their discussion stands before them.
"So, we have finally obtained the last component of our plan." Said the taller of the two figures.
The shorter remained silent.
"You have nothing to say?"
"I expected more from the legendary first messenger."
"Oh, have no doubt about it. This is Adam. The first human." The taller figure decided to shift the conversation. "Keep in mind, the other angels still pose a threat."
"That's where I come in."
"You seem confident." The taller man smirked before speaking again. "What do you think about the up-coming cross synchronization tests?"
"Waste of time. Unit 01 will only synchronize with me."
"We shall see."
The taller of the two figures departed. The glasses the man wore reflected the dim light as he exited through the door. The smaller figure followed soon after.
---
Shinji Ikari was making his way out of Central Dogma when he spotted a man, who quite frankly shouldn't be there, sneaking around. Keeping himself concealed, the young Evangelion pilot reached for his phone.
"This is Lieutenant Shinji Ikari. I have spotted an intruder in Central Dogma on level C 13, making his way past corridor B."
"Sir! Two units are proceeding to the issued location!" The man on the line informed him.
---
The man was stealthily making his way through Central Dogma, still un-aware that he had been detected. He approached a large door, but before he could slide the card key through the lock, the sound of a loaded gun clicking stopped his movement.
"What do we have here?"
The man slowly turned to the direction the voice had come from. He was surprised to see the famous Third Child standing behind him. The man also saw that he had two security guards to accompany him; each with their automatic weapons pointed at him.
"Who are you?" Shinji asked him. Shinji noticed that the man was quite tall for someone with Japanese origin. He also noticed the man's messy hairstyle and unshaved stubble.
"You can call me Kaji." The man replied.
"You're the one that delivered Adam?"
The guards looked at each other, not really knowing what Shinji was talking about.
"You surprise me mister Ikari. I was not under the impression that low ranked lieutenants were informed about the inner workings of NERV." Kaji stated calmly.
"My authority stretches beyond my rank."
"Yes, after all, only 2 other people besides yourself posses Alpha level clearance." Kaji informed him.
"And how would you know that?" Shinji questioned him.
Kaji didn't reply.
"Well, it seems we've caught ourselves a government spy." Shinji said aloud to both of the guards.
Kaji smirked at this.
"I hope you've got more to show for yourself, other then that cocky attitude." Shinji spoke to the man.
He then turned to the guards. "Escort mister Kaji here to Cell Block 5. Also, inform the commander of his capture. He might just have a use for him."
The guards both nodded and shoved the man down the corridor, away from the door he had come close to opening,
'He came too close.' Shinji thought to himself. 'Far too close.'
---
*Monday Morning*
"Hey Shin-man!" Kensuke greeted Shinji when he and Rei walked in to the classroom.
"Hi Kensuke" Shinji replied as he took his usual seat.
"Where were you yesterday?" Kensuke asked him. "Me and Touji tried to phone you but no one answered."
"NERV" Shinji replied.
"You've been spending a lot more time there lately." Kensuke said.
"It's my Job, Kensuke. I've got no other choice." Shinji told him.
Kensuke was about to reply but before he could, Shinji stood up and walked to the front of the class. He then noticed that Asuka had arrived.
There, right in front of everyone Shinji pulled her in to fiery kiss. She responded by wrapping her arms around him and returning it.
Everyone in the class stared at the scene of Shinji, most sought after guy in school, kissing Asuka.
The two finally broke the kiss, but Asuka didn't let go of him just yet. She shot a small glance at the class and then whispered in to his ear.
"I think they're jealous."
Most of the girls in the class were thinking along the lines of: 'No way! How come she gets him?'
"Let them be." Shinji told her. "I missed you far too much."
Asuka smiled and let go of him as they decided it was time to take their seats.
Touji entered the class and saw the weird looks on everyone's faces. He then walked up to Shinji.
"What's going on?" He asked.
"No idea." Shinji replied with a small smile. Asuka smiled as well.
Touji raised an eyebrow. "What-ever." He said as he took his seat behind Kensuke.
The sensei soon arrived and began talking to the class.
"The school has organized a scuba diving expedition."
The class cheered.
Shinji wasn't really paying attention as the sensei explained the details, because he already knew he wouldn't be going. Suddenly a message flashed on his laptop.
'Why so gloomy, Shinji? Aren't you excited about the trip?' - Asuka
Shinji began typing his reply.
'I hate to break it to you, but neither of us are going.' - Shinji
'What?! How come?' - Asuka
'We pilot the Eva. So we're stuck on permanent standby.' - Shinji
'This blows!' - Asuka
Before any further messages could be sent, the ringing of 3 mobile phones interrupted the class. The peculiar thing was; the Angel sirens hadn't gone off.
After answering the calls, the three Evangelion pilots made their way out of the class and towards NERV HQ.
The class continued on as normal, albeit, curious as to what was happening.
---
*NERV HQ*
Misato had just finished briefing the pilots on the situation.
"What do you mean you've found an Angel?" Asuka demanded with a somewhat annoyed tone.
"Exactly that" replied Misato. "As you can see from these images," She pointed to a large screen in the room. "The Angel appears to be in a dormant larval state."
"Are you suggesting we launch an offensive?" Shinji queered.
"In a way." Misato paused for a second. "We want you to capture it."
"What?" All three pilots said in unison.
"Misato, far it be from me to doubt you judgement," Shinji began, "But how are we meant to retrieve an Angel, located in a volcano, under millions of tons of hot magma?"
"When under the protection of the type 'D' equipment, an Eva will receive no damage." Misato informed the pilots.
"Exactly how do we go about doing this?" Surprisingly it was Rei who asked the question.
"The operation is quite simple really." Misato replied lightly. "The Eva equipped with the type D equipment will dive in to the volcano, and capture the Angel using a special containment cage."
"Just capture it that easily?" Shinji asked.
"As I said before," Misato explained, "the angel is in its larval form, and at the present time, it is in a state of hibernation."
"You said Eva." Asuka questioned Misato. "Does that mean that this is a solo mission?"
"Yes it does." Misato replied more seriously this time. "I'm hoping one of you will volunteer."
"Then I guess I'll do it!" Asuka stated boldly. "After all, I am the best pilot."
"No one doubts you Asuka." Shinji said quietly.
"You are aware of the dangers. This mission is not going to be easy." Misato told her.
"What good is it for me to give up?" Asuka said impatiently.
"Very well." Misato stated finally. "Asuka will be deployed in to the volcano, Shinji and Rei will provide back up on the outside if the Angel somehow escapes."
"Understood!" All three pilots said in unison once again.
"Asuka, go and see Ritsuko. She'll give you the special plug-suit needed for this mission." Misato told her as she walked out of the briefing room.
Just as Asuka was about to leave to find Ritsuko, a hand grabbed hold of her shoulder and held her in place. She turned and came face to face with Shinji.
"You be careful." He sounded concerned.
She smiled reassuringly. Shinji gave her a short hug and then spoke again.
"I'm planning to take you to a special place I know about after this is over. It will make up for our ruined date."
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." She said softly and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. They both smiled and then Shinji took a step back.
"You'd better get going." He chuckled slightly as he said it; remember that it was Asuka who had told him that very same thing on a previous occasion.
Without saying anything else, she departed leaving Shinji alone. He let out a sigh before he decided it was time for him to leave as well. Rei had watched the encounter quietly with a small smile gracing her features.
---
*Inside Eva 01's entry plug"
Shinji was thinking back to Asuka's reaction to the D type equipment on her Eva, and even more, her reaction to the new plug suit. He smiled at the thought.
---
*Inside the volcano*
"Depth is 500-520-540" One of the techs spoke through the radio informing everyone of the changes in depth as Asuka dove deeper in to the volcano.
"Asuka, do you see anything yet?" Misato asked her through the comm.
"No. The visibility is so poor I can barely see 10 meters in front." Asuka replied annoyed.
---
*Inside the temporary command centre*
"Why hasn't she made contact with the Angel yet?" Misato asked Ritsuko
"It appears that its depth has changed." Ritsuko replied. She then looked at the monitor. Asuka's depth was nearing the 800 mark. "We might have to abort if we don't make contact with it soon."
"Damn it"
---
*Inside the volcano*
"Damn! It's so hot in here!" Asuka complained.
"Do you see anything yet?" Misato questioned her.
"No! If I saw something I'd tell you!" Asuka shouted in aggravation.
"Depth is reaching 1200." One of the techs stated.
"Asuka, I think you should pull out." Shinji's voice cut in to the radio sounding worried.
"Depth is reaching maximum safety limit." The tech informed everyone.
"Okay, that's it. Abort the operation!" Misato ordered.
"Wait!" Asuka suddenly interrupted. "I can see it!"
"Okay!" Misato told her. "Approach the target and initiate the capture process." She ordered.
"Roger"
Asuka's Evangelion slowly made its approach towards the sleeping Angel. With precision, Asuka willed the Evangelion and it raised the containment cage and engaged the force field around the Angel.
"Capture complete." She informed.
Shinji sighed in relief.
"Good work Asuka." Misato told her. "Okay, start the ascent. Let's get her out of there."
The cables attached to the Evangelion suddenly began to pull upwards, and slowly but surely, Unit 02 began to ascend, with its new cargo stored safely in the containment cage.
---
*Inside the temporary command centre*
"Well, that was easier then I thought it would be." Misato said to Ritsuko.
"Yeah, but if the Angel had been any deeper in to the volcano we would have had to abort," Ritsuko reminded Misato.
"Let's be glad it's over." Misato said simply. "What's the status of Unit 02?" She asked one of the techs looking at the readings from the mission.
"Unit 02 is currently at a depth of 740." He replied.
All was looking good, but the calm mood was interrupted by the alarms that suddenly went off.
---
To be continued.
Okay, sorry for the delay people.
I must say though, I'm not sure about this chapter. I really want some feedback from anyone that reads it regarding the way Shinji acted at the start. Does anyone think it's weird or it went too far?
Anyway, I don't know when chapter 16 will be done but it might take a while because I'm heading out to London for a few days.
Laterz.
Chapter 15
--Fan Fiction--
Deep in Central Dogma, two dark figures loom within a hidden chamber. They both converse in a quiet and calm manner. The object of their discussion stands before them.
"So, we have finally obtained the last component of our plan." Said the taller of the two figures.
The shorter remained silent.
"You have nothing to say?"
"I expected more from the legendary first messenger."
"Oh, have no doubt about it. This is Adam. The first human." The taller figure decided to shift the conversation. "Keep in mind, the other angels still pose a threat."
"That's where I come in."
"You seem confident." The taller man smirked before speaking again. "What do you think about the up-coming cross synchronization tests?"
"Waste of time. Unit 01 will only synchronize with me."
"We shall see."
The taller of the two figures departed. The glasses the man wore reflected the dim light as he exited through the door. The smaller figure followed soon after.
---
Shinji Ikari was making his way out of Central Dogma when he spotted a man, who quite frankly shouldn't be there, sneaking around. Keeping himself concealed, the young Evangelion pilot reached for his phone.
"This is Lieutenant Shinji Ikari. I have spotted an intruder in Central Dogma on level C 13, making his way past corridor B."
"Sir! Two units are proceeding to the issued location!" The man on the line informed him.
---
The man was stealthily making his way through Central Dogma, still un-aware that he had been detected. He approached a large door, but before he could slide the card key through the lock, the sound of a loaded gun clicking stopped his movement.
"What do we have here?"
The man slowly turned to the direction the voice had come from. He was surprised to see the famous Third Child standing behind him. The man also saw that he had two security guards to accompany him; each with their automatic weapons pointed at him.
"Who are you?" Shinji asked him. Shinji noticed that the man was quite tall for someone with Japanese origin. He also noticed the man's messy hairstyle and unshaved stubble.
"You can call me Kaji." The man replied.
"You're the one that delivered Adam?"
The guards looked at each other, not really knowing what Shinji was talking about.
"You surprise me mister Ikari. I was not under the impression that low ranked lieutenants were informed about the inner workings of NERV." Kaji stated calmly.
"My authority stretches beyond my rank."
"Yes, after all, only 2 other people besides yourself posses Alpha level clearance." Kaji informed him.
"And how would you know that?" Shinji questioned him.
Kaji didn't reply.
"Well, it seems we've caught ourselves a government spy." Shinji said aloud to both of the guards.
Kaji smirked at this.
"I hope you've got more to show for yourself, other then that cocky attitude." Shinji spoke to the man.
He then turned to the guards. "Escort mister Kaji here to Cell Block 5. Also, inform the commander of his capture. He might just have a use for him."
The guards both nodded and shoved the man down the corridor, away from the door he had come close to opening,
'He came too close.' Shinji thought to himself. 'Far too close.'
---
*Monday Morning*
"Hey Shin-man!" Kensuke greeted Shinji when he and Rei walked in to the classroom.
"Hi Kensuke" Shinji replied as he took his usual seat.
"Where were you yesterday?" Kensuke asked him. "Me and Touji tried to phone you but no one answered."
"NERV" Shinji replied.
"You've been spending a lot more time there lately." Kensuke said.
"It's my Job, Kensuke. I've got no other choice." Shinji told him.
Kensuke was about to reply but before he could, Shinji stood up and walked to the front of the class. He then noticed that Asuka had arrived.
There, right in front of everyone Shinji pulled her in to fiery kiss. She responded by wrapping her arms around him and returning it.
Everyone in the class stared at the scene of Shinji, most sought after guy in school, kissing Asuka.
The two finally broke the kiss, but Asuka didn't let go of him just yet. She shot a small glance at the class and then whispered in to his ear.
"I think they're jealous."
Most of the girls in the class were thinking along the lines of: 'No way! How come she gets him?'
"Let them be." Shinji told her. "I missed you far too much."
Asuka smiled and let go of him as they decided it was time to take their seats.
Touji entered the class and saw the weird looks on everyone's faces. He then walked up to Shinji.
"What's going on?" He asked.
"No idea." Shinji replied with a small smile. Asuka smiled as well.
Touji raised an eyebrow. "What-ever." He said as he took his seat behind Kensuke.
The sensei soon arrived and began talking to the class.
"The school has organized a scuba diving expedition."
The class cheered.
Shinji wasn't really paying attention as the sensei explained the details, because he already knew he wouldn't be going. Suddenly a message flashed on his laptop.
'Why so gloomy, Shinji? Aren't you excited about the trip?' - Asuka
Shinji began typing his reply.
'I hate to break it to you, but neither of us are going.' - Shinji
'What?! How come?' - Asuka
'We pilot the Eva. So we're stuck on permanent standby.' - Shinji
'This blows!' - Asuka
Before any further messages could be sent, the ringing of 3 mobile phones interrupted the class. The peculiar thing was; the Angel sirens hadn't gone off.
After answering the calls, the three Evangelion pilots made their way out of the class and towards NERV HQ.
The class continued on as normal, albeit, curious as to what was happening.
---
*NERV HQ*
Misato had just finished briefing the pilots on the situation.
"What do you mean you've found an Angel?" Asuka demanded with a somewhat annoyed tone.
"Exactly that" replied Misato. "As you can see from these images," She pointed to a large screen in the room. "The Angel appears to be in a dormant larval state."
"Are you suggesting we launch an offensive?" Shinji queered.
"In a way." Misato paused for a second. "We want you to capture it."
"What?" All three pilots said in unison.
"Misato, far it be from me to doubt you judgement," Shinji began, "But how are we meant to retrieve an Angel, located in a volcano, under millions of tons of hot magma?"
"When under the protection of the type 'D' equipment, an Eva will receive no damage." Misato informed the pilots.
"Exactly how do we go about doing this?" Surprisingly it was Rei who asked the question.
"The operation is quite simple really." Misato replied lightly. "The Eva equipped with the type D equipment will dive in to the volcano, and capture the Angel using a special containment cage."
"Just capture it that easily?" Shinji asked.
"As I said before," Misato explained, "the angel is in its larval form, and at the present time, it is in a state of hibernation."
"You said Eva." Asuka questioned Misato. "Does that mean that this is a solo mission?"
"Yes it does." Misato replied more seriously this time. "I'm hoping one of you will volunteer."
"Then I guess I'll do it!" Asuka stated boldly. "After all, I am the best pilot."
"No one doubts you Asuka." Shinji said quietly.
"You are aware of the dangers. This mission is not going to be easy." Misato told her.
"What good is it for me to give up?" Asuka said impatiently.
"Very well." Misato stated finally. "Asuka will be deployed in to the volcano, Shinji and Rei will provide back up on the outside if the Angel somehow escapes."
"Understood!" All three pilots said in unison once again.
"Asuka, go and see Ritsuko. She'll give you the special plug-suit needed for this mission." Misato told her as she walked out of the briefing room.
Just as Asuka was about to leave to find Ritsuko, a hand grabbed hold of her shoulder and held her in place. She turned and came face to face with Shinji.
"You be careful." He sounded concerned.
She smiled reassuringly. Shinji gave her a short hug and then spoke again.
"I'm planning to take you to a special place I know about after this is over. It will make up for our ruined date."
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." She said softly and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. They both smiled and then Shinji took a step back.
"You'd better get going." He chuckled slightly as he said it; remember that it was Asuka who had told him that very same thing on a previous occasion.
Without saying anything else, she departed leaving Shinji alone. He let out a sigh before he decided it was time for him to leave as well. Rei had watched the encounter quietly with a small smile gracing her features.
---
*Inside Eva 01's entry plug"
Shinji was thinking back to Asuka's reaction to the D type equipment on her Eva, and even more, her reaction to the new plug suit. He smiled at the thought.
---
*Inside the volcano*
"Depth is 500-520-540" One of the techs spoke through the radio informing everyone of the changes in depth as Asuka dove deeper in to the volcano.
"Asuka, do you see anything yet?" Misato asked her through the comm.
"No. The visibility is so poor I can barely see 10 meters in front." Asuka replied annoyed.
---
*Inside the temporary command centre*
"Why hasn't she made contact with the Angel yet?" Misato asked Ritsuko
"It appears that its depth has changed." Ritsuko replied. She then looked at the monitor. Asuka's depth was nearing the 800 mark. "We might have to abort if we don't make contact with it soon."
"Damn it"
---
*Inside the volcano*
"Damn! It's so hot in here!" Asuka complained.
"Do you see anything yet?" Misato questioned her.
"No! If I saw something I'd tell you!" Asuka shouted in aggravation.
"Depth is reaching 1200." One of the techs stated.
"Asuka, I think you should pull out." Shinji's voice cut in to the radio sounding worried.
"Depth is reaching maximum safety limit." The tech informed everyone.
"Okay, that's it. Abort the operation!" Misato ordered.
"Wait!" Asuka suddenly interrupted. "I can see it!"
"Okay!" Misato told her. "Approach the target and initiate the capture process." She ordered.
"Roger"
Asuka's Evangelion slowly made its approach towards the sleeping Angel. With precision, Asuka willed the Evangelion and it raised the containment cage and engaged the force field around the Angel.
"Capture complete." She informed.
Shinji sighed in relief.
"Good work Asuka." Misato told her. "Okay, start the ascent. Let's get her out of there."
The cables attached to the Evangelion suddenly began to pull upwards, and slowly but surely, Unit 02 began to ascend, with its new cargo stored safely in the containment cage.
---
*Inside the temporary command centre*
"Well, that was easier then I thought it would be." Misato said to Ritsuko.
"Yeah, but if the Angel had been any deeper in to the volcano we would have had to abort," Ritsuko reminded Misato.
"Let's be glad it's over." Misato said simply. "What's the status of Unit 02?" She asked one of the techs looking at the readings from the mission.
"Unit 02 is currently at a depth of 740." He replied.
All was looking good, but the calm mood was interrupted by the alarms that suddenly went off.
---
To be continued.
Okay, sorry for the delay people.
I must say though, I'm not sure about this chapter. I really want some feedback from anyone that reads it regarding the way Shinji acted at the start. Does anyone think it's weird or it went too far?
Anyway, I don't know when chapter 16 will be done but it might take a while because I'm heading out to London for a few days.
Laterz.
