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No Need For Battle"Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato – "We are approaching the Planet Jurai."
"Good" – said Ayeka, and looked at Misato with sadness in her eyes – "Captain Misato, is everything really as bad, as you had described it?"
"It is really that bad, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato sadly – "But as soon as we will land, you will be able to see it yourself, Your Imperial Majesty."
"I want to see it now!" – ordered Ayeka – "Enter atmosphere of the Planet Jurai at once!"
"But, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato – "There are almost no safe places left at the Planet Jurai, almost all our forces either retreated, or were annihilated by our enemy, known only as Giant of Light. It will be extremely dangerous to enter atmosphere of the Planet Jurai in areas, which were already devastated by the Giant of Light. I will take you to safe spaceport, which is completely surrounded by our forces, and thus it is one of the few safe places at the Planet Jurai."
"As Supreme Empress of the Planet Jurai I order
you to enter the atmosphere of the Planet Jurai immediately!" – ordered Ayeka –
"I must see, what has happened with the Planet Jurai, in order come up with
strategy against this Giant of Light. That is what required from me, not just
to sit on the throne as some kind symbol of prosperity, but to find a way to
defeat this Giant of Light."
"Maybe" – said Misato uncertainly – "But still isn't it too dangerous?"
"It is my order!" – said Ayeka angrily.
"Yes, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato – "Lieutenant Makoto, Prepare Kalido-Won for descend!"
"Aye-aye, Captain!" – said Makoto, Misato's first lieutenant – "All energy shields on-line. Unfolding atmospheric wings. All is ready for descend. Descend! Captain Misato, Kalido-Won has successfully entered atmosphere of the Planet Jurai. Awaiting your further orders, Captain Misato."
"Awaiting your further orders, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato coldly, for she hated when things were out of her control, and hated even more to follow orders, which she considered foolish. But this time, she had no choice on that matter.
"I want this ship to move three hundred feet above the ground to our destination" – ordered Ayeka – "Also activate all visual screens, I need to see what happened here with my own eyes."
"Yes, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato – "Lieutenant Makoto, execute Her Imperial Majesty's orders."
"Aye-aye, Captain" – said Makoto – "Prepare to descend further. Set height of flight three hundred feet above the ground. Set course to Greenport. Activate all visual screens. Scan all surrounding in three hundred sixty degrees around the Kalido-Won. Keep full alert. Now, when we are in atmosphere of the Planet Jurai, the Giant of Light can attack us at any time. Remember, we currently pass territory left by our forces and devastated by the Giant of Light. I repeat, keep full alert."
As all visual screens were activated, Ayeka let out small gasp of horror, for Misato's words couldn't fully picture the horror of these events. Whole landscape looked, like some kind of weave of flame passed through it. Evergreen forests was burned, beautiful cities were turned into ruins. No matter where Ayeka looked, everywhere were just pictures of destruction and death. Ayeka tried to hold back tears, but in vain.
"Captain" – cried Makoto meanwhile – "Unidentified object is approaching from south! We receive confirmation, it is Giant of Light! Your orders, Captain?"
"Have you seen enough destruction, Your Imperial Majesty?!" – said Misato angrily – "Ascend immediately! Leave atmosphere of the Planet Jurai immediately! And set all energy shields into battle mode!"
"Aye-aye, Captain!" – said Makoto – "Starting ascend immediately! Wait, there is something wrong! We have detected massive energy discharge, the source is the Giant of Light! At this rate, we will be…"
Makoto didn't get chance to finish his sentence, for in the next moment powerful wave of energy struck Kalido-Won and throw Kalido-Won off its course.
"We have been hit!" – screamed Makoto – "The Giant of Light won't let us to flee out of atmosphere of the Planet Jurai! Our energy shields will not be able to hold against Giant of Light's attacks for long! Your orders, Captain?"
"I and Her Imperial Majesty will leave the Kalido-Won in one of our fighters, in attempt to save Her Imperial Majesty from the Giant of Light" – said Misato gloomily – "Lieutenant Makoto, I leave Kalido-Won in your care. Provide us with enough time to escape from Giant of Light. I am counting on you, Lieutenant Makoto."
"Aye-aye, Captain" – said Makoto – "Farewell, Misato, I probably won't see you for some time."
"Farewell, Makoto" – said Misato – "Your Imperial Majesty, please follow me without delay!"
Without further delay Ayeka and Misato left Kalido-Won in one of the fastest fighters available on Kalido-Won. Ayeka judged, that Kalido-Won was quite old ship, for it still had fighter hangar, and recently, a few thousand years ago, Jurai Military stopped to use fighters, preferring massive battleships attacks.
While Misato focused herself at piloting Ayeka to safety, Ayeka watched in horror as second wave of energy struck Kalido-Won, totally annihilating Kalido-Won's energy shield. Kalido-Won itself was still intact, but Ayeka knew, that it won't be so for long. But Misato kept gaining speed, and soon Ayeka and Misato left Kalido-Won far behind, and they couldn't see, how Kalido-Won's battle against the Giant of Light ended. But both Ayeka and Misato knew, that there was only one possible resolution for this battle…
"Energy shields down to fifty five percents!" – cried one of Jurai Officers – "Lieutenant Makoto, we wouldn't hold for long!"
"Raise power of energy shields to maximum level!" – ordered Makoto – "Pilots, try to avoid Giant of Light's next wave of energy!"
"We don't have time!" – cried one of the pilots – "Another wave of energy is incoming!"
Then another wave of energy struck Kalido-Won, totally annihilating Kalido-Won's energy shield.
"Report to me about our condition!" – shouted Makoto
"Lieutenant Makoto" – reported one of Jurai Officers – "All energy shield off-line. Kalido-Won's armor is undamaged. Kalido-Won's hull is undamaged. All energy beams are fully functional and read to fire. Engine is fully functional. Your orders, Lieutenant Makoto?"
"Release all fighters!" – ordered Makoto – "Pilots, turn Kalido-Won into direction of the Giant of Light. Attack speed! We will attack the Giant of Light!"
"But, Lieutenant Makoto" – shouted one of Jurai Officers – "The Giant of Light destroyed whole fleets by himself! To attack the Giant of Light with only one battleship and a bunch of fighters is suicide!"
"I know it" – said Makoto calmly – "But we must give Captain Misato enough time to escort Supreme Empress Ayeka to safety. It is our duty as warriors of the Planet Jurai, to defend Her Imperial Majesty even if it will cost us our lives. Crew, proceed with your orders."
"Aye-aye, Lieutenant Makoto" – said Kalido-Won crewmembers in union.
Kalido-Won quickly turned into direction of the Giant of Light, and start gaining speed. At same time, about dozen smaller shapes separated themselves from Kalido-Won and also started to fly in the direction of the Giant of Light. But judging from its appearance, Giant of Light was now ready to release another wave of energy against his enemies.
"Pilots, avoid the hit at all costs!" – shouted Makoto.
In the last moment before Giant of Light's next wave of energy hit Kalido-Won, pilots manage to throw Kalido-Won off its course, barely avoiding the deadly wave of force. However, some of the Jurai Fighters were not so fortunate, and about half-dozen Jurai Fighters were gone in the wave of energy.
"Dammit!" – swore Makoto, as he realize, that half of his fighters didn't made it – "Crew, prepare for attack!"
All frontal energy cannons immediately started to fire at the Giant of Light, and energy cannons of half-dozen surviving Jurai Fighters joined them. However, despite all their fire, Giant of Light remained unharmed. Then, Giant of Light released another wave of energy against his enemies, and this time, they weren't fast enough…
"Pilots, avoid the hit at all costs!" – shouted Makoto.
But this time, they weren't fast enough to avoid Giant of Light's wave of energy. Without protection of Kalido-Won's energy shield, Giant of Light's wave of energy struck Kalido-Won itself, shaking Kalido-Won violently and causing major damages.
"Dammit!" – swore Makoto once again – "Report to me about our damages!"
"Lieutenant Makoto" – reported one of Jurai Officers – "Our damages are critical. Ninety five percent of all energy beams are off-line. Eighty five percents of Kalido-Won's frontal armor are destroyed. Fifty five percents of Kalido-Won's side armor are destroyed. Kalido-Won's hull is penetrated in twenty five spots. Kalido-Won's engine sustained moderate damages. Lieutenant Makoto, we won't survive the Giant of Light's next wave of energy. Your orders, Lieutenant Makoto?"
"Pilots, return Kalido-Won to its previous course" – ordered Makoto – "As long as we can still fight, we must provide our fighters with all support, we can muster."
"Aye-aye, Lieutenant Makoto" – answered Kalido-Won pilots in union.
"Lieutenant Makoto!" – suddenly cried one of Jurai Officers – "We have just detected malfunction in weapon control system! Kalido-Won's heats sinks are overloaded! Fire control systems off-line! Weapon energy source off-line! Lieutenant Makoto, remaining five percents of our energy beams are off-line!"
Meanwhile, the remaining half-dozen fighters swarmed the Giant of Light, attacking the Giant of Light from all directions. But still, all their energy beams didn't caused any damage to seemingly invulnerable Giant of Light. And in the next moment Giant of Light released spray of rays of light, and despite excellent maneuverability of Jurai Fighters, and excellent skill of Jurai Pilots, each Jurai Fighters was struck by one or few rays and destroyed immediately.
"Lieutenant Makoto" – said one of Jurai Officers, without waiting for Makoto's orders – "We have lost all the remaining fighters! With all respect to you, Lieutenant Makoto, we must retreat immediately. This battle is lost!"
"Negative!" – said Makoto calmly – "Remember, that we must give Captain Misato enough time to escort Supreme Empress Ayeka to safety. It is our duty as warriors of the Planet Jurai, to defend Her Imperial Majesty even if it will cost us our lives."
"Pilots, your duty is to pilot Kalido-Won in point blank range to the Giant of Light" – ordered Makoto after a moment of thinking – "Ramming speed. With our damages, we can't flee from the Giant of Light anyway. So, if we are doomed to die in this battle, then let's try to take the Giant of Light with us! You are ordered to ram Giant of Light. Impact should be enough to kill him, even if our energy beams were unable to harm him. Pilots, proceed with your orders, and remember, that this is your duty as warriors of the Planet Jurai."
"Aye-aye, Lieutenant Makoto" – answered Kalido-Won pilots in union.
And then Kalido-Won started to gain speed, and headed straight toward Giant of Light. Giant of Light released another wave of energy against Kalido-Won, but this time, pilots of Kalido-Won successfully avoided Giant of Light's wave of energy, and in next moment, Kalido-Won has reached Giant of Light.
"We got him!" – was Makoto's last thought.
Enormous explosion was visible for many miles, as Kalido-Won impacted with Giant of Light. It seemed, that nothing could survive in such an explosion, yet still…
As fires and smoke calmed down, the Giant of Light still stood there, completely undamaged by explosion. He stood there for a few minutes, then started to walk slowly in direction of retreated Jurai Fighter. Nobody knew, what such being as Giant of Light though about, but probably it wasn't in his style to let his enemies escape his wrath.
Meanwhile, Misato successfully landed her small fighter at private hangar in Greenport, one of the few still safe spaceports, remaining on the Planet Jurai. Both Ayeka and Misato saw enormous explosion, which lightened the Jurai sky only a few moments ago. And both Ayeka and Misato knew, that this explosion meant destruction of Kalido-Won.
As Ayeka and Misato exited the fighter, they were met by small squad of Jurai Guards, each of them was armed with traditional Jurai Stave, one middle-aged man in ceremonial clothes of Jurai Lord, and two familiar for Ayeka men in clothes of Jurai Knights, each of them was also armed with stave, but their staves were quite different from those of the common guards. Immediately after Ayeka and Misato exited the fighter, both Jurai Knights kneel, Jurai Lord bowed deeply, and Jurai Guards saluted.
"Greetings, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Jurai Lord – "I am Lord Gendo, from Ikari family, and it brings joy into my heart, to see that you have reached our safe outpost unharmed. I see, that your journey was perilous, and I assume, that Jurai Battleship Kalido-Won was lost during your journey."
Ayeka cast a quick glance at Lord Gendo's ceremonial clothes. Many things could be told about Jurai Lord, by colors of their ceremonial clothes, and Lord Gendo wasn't exception. White: for knowledge, he possessed, and for judgment, he bestowed; white color meant, that Lord Gendo was member of High Council of the Planet Jurai. Black: for dark and mystical origin of power, he wielded; black color meant, that blood of Jurai Royal Family run in his veins, and that he wielded Jurai Power, even if in small amount. Purple: for bitterness of his loss; purple color meant, that Lord Gendo has suffered terrible loss in his past, and that Lord Gendo hasn't recovered from this loss yet. Red: for the blood of his enemies, he spilled in the war; red color meant, that Lord Gendo wasn't just a Jurai Lord, but Jurai Warlord, trained in the ways of war and combat. Green; for the color of fields and forests, he swore to protect; green color meant, that Lord Gendo wasn't just a Jurai Warlord, but that he was current Warden of the Planet Jurai, who was responsible for all defenses of the Planet Jurai.
But something in Lord Gendo's color pattern made Ayeka uneasy. Red, Purple and Black. War, Sorrow and Power. White of justice and knowledge and green of protection somehow didn't suited into Gendo's color pattern. Perhaps it was just stupid suspiciousness, but Ayeka learned to trust her feelings since her early childhood, and her feelings were telling her to watch out for Lord Gendo.
"We thank you for your kind greetings, Lord Gendo" – said Ayeka – "But for a time, we will have to put aside these ceremonies. I have seen, what has happened with Planet Jurai, and I believe, that right now we have no time for ceremonial speeches."
"As Your Imperial Majesty orders" – said Lord Gendo, bowing again.
"Azaka, Kamidaki" – said Ayeka, addressing to two Jurai Knights – "I am pleased to see both of you again. Will you return to my side, as it was before?"
"Supreme Empress Ayeka, it is our duty as Jurai Knights to protect you with our lives…" – started older black-haired knight – Azaka.
"…And it is duty, that we will perform gladly!" – finished younger red-haired knight – Kamidaki.
"Then stand up, Knights of Jurai" – said Ayeka – "You have no need knee in my presence any longer."
Azaka and Kamidaki immediately stood up.
"Your Imperial Majesty" – said Lord Gendo – "While I understand, that you have just arrived, there are some immediate businesses we must attend to. It concerns our last hope for salvation and last possible defense of the Planet Jurai. Please follow me Your Imperial Majesty. Azaka, Kamidaki please follow me as well. The rest of you are dismissed. Captain Misato, don't worry about anything, you performed your job well, and soon you will be assigned to another battleship. Until then you can rest."
Ayeka, Azaka and Kamidaki followed Lord Gendo through the corridors of Greenport and then down the huge spiral staircase. The huge cave where they found themselves reminded Ayeka about Secret Place, where they first discovered the original Azaka and Kamidaki, and with Yosho's help (Katsuhito's help, corrected herself Ayeka) resurrected them, almost sacrificing guardians Azaka and Kamidaki in the process. Just as the Secret Place, this place was ancient.
As they left the spiral staircase and started to follow the path, Ayeka noticed that instead ancient tree stumps, as it were in the Secret Place, there were ancient skeletons of some enormous humanoid creatures around them. In a way, this place was much more creepy then the Secret Place, and Ayeka once again thanked Goddess, that Sasami wasn't with her, for without doubt this creepy sight would make young princess burst into tears.
"I am sorry for discomfort, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Lord Gendo meanwhile – "But Jurai Power is extremely strong in this place. So we don't dare to use our Jurai Power and technologies in this place, where it isn't absolutely necessary, for it could result unexpected energy discharges and other incidents. But, we have already arrived. Here they are."
In front of them stood two enormous humanoid figures. One of them looked almost like any normal humanoid, expect that he had only one eye in the center of its head, Cyclops-mode. Its color pattern was mostly blue, but some parts, shoulders, upper arms, upper legs and part of torso, were light brown instead. These light brown parts looked more new, then the rest of the humanoid, without doubt new replacements. The other figure could hardly be called humanoid for it was almost unrecognizable due to the ancient heavy damages. In still undamaged parts its color pattern was purple. Currently a few energy cables were attached to the damaged figure, and about a dozen men and women in dark brown clothes of Jurai Technicians currently were busy with some kind of work on damaged figure, most likely repairing it.
"What are these things?" – asked Ayeka.
"For many years they were top secret of the Planet Jurai" – said Lord Gendo – "But since it is desperate time, and since you are the Supreme Empress of the Planet Jurai, I will revel these secret to you. These are mysterious battle machines from the time long before. In ancient manuscripts they are called Evangelions or EVAs, but true meaning of their name remains unknown to us. While they were created long ago, when our people didn't even know how to create spaceships and travel into the space, we found that their combat performance suppress combat performance of our most powerful battleships greatly. In other words, once activated, each of these Evangelions would be more powerful then whole our fleet."
"How does it possible?" – asked Ayeka in astonishment.
"Even in those ancient times when these Evangelions were created, our people knew much about Jurai Power." – said Lord Gendo – "Speaking honestly, apparently in those ancient times when these Evangelions were created, our people knew much more about Jurai Power, then we know today. So, these Evangelions aren't just incredibly strong and heavily armored, they also serve as focus for its pilot's Jurai Power, raising it to the level, previously undreamed of. And so, Evangelion pilot's Jurai Power becomes Evangelions ultimate weapon and defense system, much like legendary Light Hawk Wings, but much more powerful. The more Jurai Power Evangelion pilot possess, the more powerful is Evangelion. Unfortunately, both Evangelions, which we have discovered in here were badly damaged. So far we have only one functional Evangelion, which we were able to restore completely. In the ancient manuscripts this Evangelion named Evangelion Unit 00. Ironically Evangelion Unit 00 was prototype model back then, and now it became prototype model once again. Unfortunately, damages of the other Evangelion, which is named Evangelion Unit 01 in the ancient manuscripts, are much more difficult to repair, so we can't use Evangelion Unit 01 for now."
"I see" – said Ayeka – "And who will pilot this Evangelion Unit 00? As I understood, we will have to use it very soon."
"So far, we didn't chose anyone to pilot Evangelion Unit 00" – said Lord Gendo – "I left for you to decide, who will pilot Evangelion Unit 00 and Evangelion Unit 01, when we will finish repairing it. I prepared a short list of names of the people, whose Jurai Power will be sufficient to pilot Evangelion properly. However, I believe that possibly only one or two of them would be able to use Evangelion's full potential. All these people are currently away from the Planet Jurai to ensure as much safety, as it is possible in these days. But any of them will be delivered to the Planet Jurai at your first request."
"I see" – said Ayeka – "And how long would it take to deliver them to the Planet Jurai?"
"Probably a few days" – said Gendo.
"And what if the Giant of Light will attack before then?" – asked Ayeka.
"For that case we have alternative plan" – said Lord Gendo – "Jurai Knights Azaka and Kamidaki would probably be able to stop or even kill Giant of Light with their power. Special nature of their power make them unable to pilot Evangelion, but even without Evangelion the power of the True Knights is awesome."
Then some signal interrupted their conversation. Lord Gendo reached into the pocket of his ceremonial clothes and retrieved small crystal pyramid.
"Open holographic communication" – ordered Lord Gendo.
Instantly holographic screen appeared before Lord Gendo. This holographic screen showed quite old Jurai Lord in ceremonial clothes. Red and dark brown pattern dominated his ceremonial clothes.
"Why did you called me, Lord Kouzou?" – asked Lord Gendo angrily – "You knew, that I have discussion with Her Imperial Majesty, and still you dared to interrupted me?!"
"I am sorry, Lord Gendo" – said Lord Kouzou – "But we have just discovered unidentified object, which is approaching Greenport. According to pre-identification analysis, it is the Giant of Light. We must act quickly, otherwise we will be smitten."
"Very well" – said Lord Gendo – "I will be in command office as soon as possible. Until then. And thank you for reporting to me, Lord Kouzou."
"My life is in service of the Planet Jurai" – said Lord Kouzou.
And then holographic screen was gone, and Lord Gendo put small crystal pyramid back into the pocket of his ceremonial clothes.
"It seems you were right, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Lord Gendo – "Apparently we don't have time to delver Evangelion pilots to the Planet Jurai. Azaka, Kamidaki, I am counting on you."
"Wait" – said Ayeka – "You mean there isn't anybody in here, who will be able to pilot Evangelion Unit 00."
"Well, I could give it a try" – said Lord Gendo – "But my Jurai Power would hardly be enough to use Evangelion Unit 00 in one quarter of its potential. And after all, too much time has passed since I participated in the actual combat. No, I believe nobody here would be able to pilot Evangelion Unit 00 properly."
"What about me?" – asked Ayeka – "As direct descendant of Jurai Royal Family, I should have more then enough Jurai Power to use Evangelion Unit 00 in its full potential. Isn't it so?"
"Yes, it is so" – said Lord Gendo – "But piloting Evangelion Unit 00 is a dangerous job. Pilot of Evangelion Unit 00 will have to face the Giant of Light in combat, and nobody ever defeated Giant of Light in combat so far. No, it is too dangerous job for you, Your Imperial Majesty."
"It is for me to decide what is too dangerous for me and what isn't" – said Ayeka – "At last in this Evangelion Unit 00 I will have more chance to defeat the Giant of Light, then Azaka and Kamidaki. Isn't it so?"
"Yes, it is so" – said Lord Gendo – "But still…"
"Then it is settled" – said Ayeka – "I will pilot this Evangelion Unit 00 and I will defeat this Giant of Light."
"As you wish, You Imperial Majesty" – said Lord Gendo and bowed deeply, even if mostly to hide satisfying smile, which crossed his lips for a brief moment.
Some time later, in Greenport command office.
"Everything is ready for activation of Evangelion Unit 00" – said Lord Kouzou.
"Very well" – said Lord Gendo – "Take care about everything from now on, Lord Kouzou. I have some immediate business I must attend to."
"I understand, Lord Gendo" – said Lord Kouzou.
After that, Lord Gendo exited the room.
Meanwhile, Ayeka kept studying Evangelion Unit 00, which she was going to pilot. Ayeka still couldn't believe, that she insisted upon piloting Evangelion Unit 00. Will this ancient relic be able to find success where whole Jurai fleet failed. It seemed to be impossible.
"This Evangelion looks so ancient, isn't it?" – suddenly said female voice from behind Ayeka.
Ayeka turned around, and saw Misato.
"But will it be able to defeat the Giant of Light?" – continued Misato – "So far, the Giant of Light was affected neither by the most powerful Jurai weapons, nor by any manifestation of Jurai Power, even though best wielders of Jurai Power tried to use their Jurai Power against the Giant of Light. How can this Evangelion find success where all others means failed?"
"So, you don't believe, that this will work, do you?" – asked Ayeka – "But then, why didn't we withdraw and regroup our forces, if it is impossible to save Planet Jurai? We could evacuate the people, and focus our forces in defending the others planets, if such attack will happen again, couldn't we?"
"If I may speak frankly, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato – "I believe, that Lord Gendo can't allow himself to lose this battle. If he will lose battle for the Planet Jurai, capital of Jurai Empire, he will lose too much along with it: his position as Warden of the Planet Jurai, his position in High Council of the Planet Jurai, respect and much more. So, I believe, that Lord Gendo is desperate to win this battle, no matter what it will take. This Evangelion and two Jurai Knights are last cards in Lord Gendo's sleeve, and right now, he is determined to use them."
"How could he?" – said shocked Ayeka – "He is Warden of the Planet Jurai! How could he put our people into risk only to keep his position?!"
"Jurai Empire isn't what it once were" – said Misato – "In these days most Jurai Lords are thinking more about power brought by their position, then about responsibilities brought by their position. You probably know it better then anybody else, Your Imperial Majesty, since once you have already became victim of their power struggle. Please, Your Imperial Majesty, consider fate of those few, who still live on the Planet Jurai. I don't believe, that there is chance of defeating the Giant of Light, at last not now!"
"Very well, Captain Misato. I will order evacuation of our people before my battle. But I will fight the Giant of Light nevertheless. If there is still a chance to defeat the Giant of Light and to save the Planet Jurai, I will take this chance, and odds will not matter to me. You will be left in command of evacuation. And you are to put Lord Gendo under arrest, he will be put at trial after my victory… or my defeat."
"As you order, Your Imperial Majesty" – said Misato and saluted.
"Any new information about Lord Gendo?" – asked Misato about ten minutes later, as she set in command office.
"Not at all, Captain Misato" – said one of the Lieutenants – Shigeru from Aoba family, who was in charge of scouting and information gathering in Greenport.
"He flee from the Planet Jurai on his private spaceship a short while ago. Since then, all attempts to find him were fruitless."
"How fare the evacuation process?" – asked Misato.
"Ninety five percent of remaining population of the Plane Jurai have been evacuated to the high orbit of the Planet Jurai successfully" – said Shigeru – "All the remaining population is here, the personal of Greenport. We will evacuate as soon as EVA-00 will be launched. The evacuation will take a minute and the half."
"Very well, how fare EVA-00's launching process?" – asked Misato, half turning to Lord Kouzou, who set in the nearby chair.
"Everything is prepared to launch EVA-00" – said Lord Kouzou.
"Very well" – said Misato – "Are you ready, Your Imperial Majesty"
"Ready and waiting" – answered Ayeka through the comlink.
"Very well then" – said Misato – "Evangelion Unit Zero Zero, GO!"
Somewhere not so far away, others people were also ready and waiting.
"Today's operation will be just a first step at our long road to success" – said man in ceremonial blood red clothes of Jurai Lord and golden mask, which completely covered his face, addressing to six his companions.
"Indeed, but it will be important step" – said man in ceremonial dark purple clothes of Jurai Lord, who also had a golden mask, which completely covered his face.
"Speaking of matters of importance" – said man in ceremonial blood red clothes of Jurai Lord – "I heard, that you were accused in treason of Jurai Empire and putting your position before your responsibilities."
"This is not important" – said man in ceremonial dark purple clothes of Jurai Lord – "I will solve this problem as soon, as situation with Giant of Light will be resolved, so there is no need to worry about it."
"I know a better solution" – said man in ceremonial blood red clothes of Jurai Lord.
Suddenly bolts of lighting appeared from nowhere, striking man in ceremonial dark purple clothes of Jurai Lord and incinerating man in ceremonial dark purple clothes of Jurai Lord almost immediately, giving him a few moments of agony before death.
"It would be pity, if they would have made you talk about our little council here, wouldn't it?" – said man in ceremonial blood red clothes of Jurai Lord with sarcasm in his voice – "And now, no man, no problem. Get ready, brothers! Today everything begins!"
Author's notes:
I know, that this is an evil place to end this chapter, but I can't help it, it is just my style of writing. So, you will have to wait until the next chapter to find out, what will happen next. I hope, that writing next chapter want take me too long, since, as I have already told you, I am really enjoying writing this story.