Ch. 2: Sudden Attack
"Shinji!" screamed Asuka through the com link, "What are you doing? You were supposed to hit the Areotech, not come close to hitting it!"
"Sorry, Asuka" sighed Shinji, "it's just that.."
"Ok that's enough you 2" interrupted Misato, "come back to base the training exercise is over."
"Yes ma-am" they said unison.
"Ok Rei" said Misato once Shinji and Asuka were in the briefing room, "go ahead and tell these 2 lunk heads about the re-enforcements that are arriving from the SCM."
"What!" yelled Asuka, "I don't need any help.. it's Shinji that.."
Rei cleared her voice loudly in her monotone voice, "the SCM is sending 3 runners to help us fight off the Zentrati attacks. In exchange for helping us, the SCM will be allowed to mine the large amounts of the element metatron found on the Moon. Metatron is a newly discovered metal that the space colonies use to produce a variety of equipment. Among them are the Orbital Frames. Apparently the colonies have found a way to get metatron to react with other metatron so their Orbital Frames can become fully recovered in a matter of seconds. Metatron can even rejuvenate whole sections of the Frame from scratch.
The First of the Runners they are sending use I named Ken Marinarus. Her Frame, Vola, is a smaller Frame that has a shield that is able to block any non-physical attack. Vola also has a standard issue blaster rifle and a variety of sub weapons, which I was unable to find information on.
The Second Runner is named Dingo. His Frame, Jehude, is an average sized Frame that has a large sword that doubles as a powerful blaster. Jehude is also equipped with sub weapons. One is called 'Zero Shift' which allows Jehude to move at sub light speeds.
The Third and Final Runner is named Brian. His Frame, Anubis, is a slightly larger than normal Frame, which is equipped with two scimitars as well as 3 laser pods that orbit around Anubis and blast at any targets that are either a threat or on targets that they a ordered to attack. Anubis also has a variety of sub weapons among them is Zero Shift.
This concludes my report."
"Very good Rei." Misato said in between sips of her beer, "Now the SCM will be arriving around 3:30 pm so, I expect you."
"Why are you looking at me!" accused Asuka.
".to be on your best behavior." continued Misato, "Now are there any questions?"
"Why are they only sending 3 runners? Why aren't they sending 1 of those Heavy Cruisers that they claim could destroy every city on Earth in a matter of weeks?" questioned Shinji.
"I don't know. But I do remember something about how only 1 would be necessary. Commander Ikari final managed to bring them up from 1 to 3 after days of debating." added Misato, "well, if there are no more questions, you're free to go."
Misato then got up and left the room.
"So, Shinji?" asked Asuka, "what where you saying back at the training grounds?"
"Oh that. I was just saying I was wondering what it would be like working with the SCM runners," remarked Shinji.
"Idiot, that's a stupid thing to waste your time on." Asuka said sarcastically.
This was what was on most of NERV personal minds.
As Shinji and Asuka walked passed the main hanger as they headed for town, they heard a loud explosion and emergency sirens.
"What the." said Asuka
Over the intercoms they heard, "Alert all Eva pilots prepare for immediate deployment there is a Zentrati attack force advancing from orbit, I repeat."
In a matter of minutes Evas 00, 01, and 02 where staring don the attack force that kept advancing.
No way!" stammered Asuka, "Misato can't expect us to take on all of them. There must be at least 1000 of them. She's gotta be drunk or something!"
" Just got in touch with the SCM convoy, they're sending 2 of the Orbital Frames ahead to assist us. They say they'll be here in 5 minutes." Said Misato, "and No Asuka, I'm not drunk, yet."
"But the convoy isn't due here for another 2 and a half hours!" exclaimed Shinji.
"They will be here in 5."said a cold voice.
"Father?" said Shinji meekly, "I under stand.. Commander. Eva01 out."
"Shinji!" screamed Asuka through the com link, "What are you doing? You were supposed to hit the Areotech, not come close to hitting it!"
"Sorry, Asuka" sighed Shinji, "it's just that.."
"Ok that's enough you 2" interrupted Misato, "come back to base the training exercise is over."
"Yes ma-am" they said unison.
"Ok Rei" said Misato once Shinji and Asuka were in the briefing room, "go ahead and tell these 2 lunk heads about the re-enforcements that are arriving from the SCM."
"What!" yelled Asuka, "I don't need any help.. it's Shinji that.."
Rei cleared her voice loudly in her monotone voice, "the SCM is sending 3 runners to help us fight off the Zentrati attacks. In exchange for helping us, the SCM will be allowed to mine the large amounts of the element metatron found on the Moon. Metatron is a newly discovered metal that the space colonies use to produce a variety of equipment. Among them are the Orbital Frames. Apparently the colonies have found a way to get metatron to react with other metatron so their Orbital Frames can become fully recovered in a matter of seconds. Metatron can even rejuvenate whole sections of the Frame from scratch.
The First of the Runners they are sending use I named Ken Marinarus. Her Frame, Vola, is a smaller Frame that has a shield that is able to block any non-physical attack. Vola also has a standard issue blaster rifle and a variety of sub weapons, which I was unable to find information on.
The Second Runner is named Dingo. His Frame, Jehude, is an average sized Frame that has a large sword that doubles as a powerful blaster. Jehude is also equipped with sub weapons. One is called 'Zero Shift' which allows Jehude to move at sub light speeds.
The Third and Final Runner is named Brian. His Frame, Anubis, is a slightly larger than normal Frame, which is equipped with two scimitars as well as 3 laser pods that orbit around Anubis and blast at any targets that are either a threat or on targets that they a ordered to attack. Anubis also has a variety of sub weapons among them is Zero Shift.
This concludes my report."
"Very good Rei." Misato said in between sips of her beer, "Now the SCM will be arriving around 3:30 pm so, I expect you."
"Why are you looking at me!" accused Asuka.
".to be on your best behavior." continued Misato, "Now are there any questions?"
"Why are they only sending 3 runners? Why aren't they sending 1 of those Heavy Cruisers that they claim could destroy every city on Earth in a matter of weeks?" questioned Shinji.
"I don't know. But I do remember something about how only 1 would be necessary. Commander Ikari final managed to bring them up from 1 to 3 after days of debating." added Misato, "well, if there are no more questions, you're free to go."
Misato then got up and left the room.
"So, Shinji?" asked Asuka, "what where you saying back at the training grounds?"
"Oh that. I was just saying I was wondering what it would be like working with the SCM runners," remarked Shinji.
"Idiot, that's a stupid thing to waste your time on." Asuka said sarcastically.
This was what was on most of NERV personal minds.
As Shinji and Asuka walked passed the main hanger as they headed for town, they heard a loud explosion and emergency sirens.
"What the." said Asuka
Over the intercoms they heard, "Alert all Eva pilots prepare for immediate deployment there is a Zentrati attack force advancing from orbit, I repeat."
In a matter of minutes Evas 00, 01, and 02 where staring don the attack force that kept advancing.
No way!" stammered Asuka, "Misato can't expect us to take on all of them. There must be at least 1000 of them. She's gotta be drunk or something!"
" Just got in touch with the SCM convoy, they're sending 2 of the Orbital Frames ahead to assist us. They say they'll be here in 5 minutes." Said Misato, "and No Asuka, I'm not drunk, yet."
"But the convoy isn't due here for another 2 and a half hours!" exclaimed Shinji.
"They will be here in 5."said a cold voice.
"Father?" said Shinji meekly, "I under stand.. Commander. Eva01 out."