Four Leaf Souls
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Neon Genesis: Evangelion or Clover.
June 12th, 2016 0035 hrs
The cavernous, foreboding room was silent, save for the humming of numerous computers and the subtle sound of the LCL filtration/circulation equipment. Visually, it was like Frankenstein met Star Trek and was liquefied in a blender; dominating the otherwise pitch-black room were dozens of clear tubes filled with the golden-orange liquid know as LCL. Separate from the massive row of tubes was a pair of horizontal tubes, filled with the same liquid, as well as something else: two female bodies. No hair, and eyes closed, the bodies floating in stasis. The computer assembly that joined them was independent from the rest of the system; otherwise the bodies would have been destroyed with the rest of the Dummy Plug system. The computer beeped. Had there been anyone in the now-abandoned DP lab, they would have been quite surprised. Suddenly, both chambers were illuminated by the familiar orange glow. Then the changes began. The first one began to grow hair, silky ebony and curling naturally. Then she began to grow, or mature, as would be the case. She was becoming slender, almost fairylike in appearance, perhaps in her early 20's. The second body started changing a minute or so later. The second didn't change all that much, except that she started to grow light blond hair. Nearly two hours later, the computer beeped, signaling the completion of the changes and contacting the person who had left the computer to carry out its function
0240 hrs
Dr. Ritsuko Akagi sat in her chair on the command bridge in Central Dogma, reading an article on the Fox-Broome Theory of Terroparallelism. Despite a raised eyebrow that showed her skepticism, she was utterly engrossed in the article. So engrossed, that she forgot that she had left her NERV issue cell phone in room 401 in the Geofront hospital, where its ringing had awakened one Shinji Ikari.
0245 hrs
"Mmmph.wha?" Shinji Ikari, facedown in his pillow, reached out with his left hand to silence whatever alarm clock had been placed on the little table. What he got was a certain doctor's cell. Groaning, Shinji picked up the phone and turned on his side. The little display on the phone read: TD5Proj3347. 'Wha? What's going on? What is this?' Groaning again, he turned on a small light above his bed. 'Hey, this isn't mine,' he thought ha his mind cleared enough for rational thought. Picking up the hospital phone, he dialed a number. [Hello?] "Dr. Akagi, did you leave your phone here? [Shinji-kun? One moment.] About half a minute passes. [You have my phone, right? Room 402?] "Well.yes. And you have a message." [A message?] "Uh.yeah." [What's the number?] "Uh.TD5Proj3347. Why? Dr. Akagi? Dr. Akagi, is there something wrong?"
0255 hrs
Her eyes opened to a world in an orange haze. Then she realized that she was submerged in some kind of thick liquid. Then the smell assaulted her senses, a smell she had little experience before. The smell of blood. Then she remembered how she supposedly died that night, how she died in front of her Kazuhiko. By instinct, her hand went to the spot just below her breastbone, where a hole should have been. Note: should have been. Her fingers brushed soft skin. There was no wound, no trace of the assassin's bullet that took her life. A sucking sound could be heard as the peculiar orange liquid began to drain. As the liquid went below her face, she realized she was breathing said liquid when she started coughing up the substance. The glass top of the tube retracted, allowing the stale air in. Chilled, the woman was immediately conscious of her nude state. Hearing a hiss, she looked over to the second tube. A little girl with short, very light blond hair and green eyes emerged. While she felt familiar, the woman's suspicions were proven somewhat when the girl asked: "Is your name Ora?"
0300 hrs
Things were quiet as usual in Terminal Dogma Sublevel 5; or would have been if it weren't for the two ladies rummaging through the dress closet of one of the habitation units. "Well, at least there's something that fits you, Sue," said Ora as she held up another school uniform. "Don't worry Ora; you don't look too bad in that old lab coat. We'll find something that fits you too," said Sue. "I.I don't like it here Ora; it's too much like a cage," she said as she looked around. Concerned, Ora knelt down and gave Sue a hug. "We'll get out of here soon.soon."
0315 hrs
"But I don't want to go there again!" "If you want to keep you memory, you're going to have to come with me Shinji-kun." The twin-helix elevator carried the two inexorably towards Terminal Dogma, and Shinji was not looking forward to the experience. The doors opened without a sound and revealed the darkness that was once the DP complex. Shinji involuntarily shivered, remembering his mother's disappearance and the destruction of the dummy plugs. 'I know you don't like it down here, Shinji-kun,' Ritsuko thought to herself as she led him swiftly by the hand thought the dark hallway, 'and I think you're one of the strongest people I know to be able to return to the source of your nightmares.' "Did you hear something?" The comforting embrace had lasted for several minutes. Both Sue and Ora were sitting on the small bed when they heard what sounded like heels on the tiled floor. A blond woman walked swiftly past the open door, and the heels faded as the distance increased. "Is there anyone else?" asked a shaken Sue. "I'll go check. You stay on the bed." Ora got up and peeked out the door, looking at the woman that had just passed the doorway just as she was knocked over by another, smaller body.
He had fallen behind. He had started running to catch up when he ran into a young woman leaning out of Ayanami's old room. 'Oww..' was his first thought. Then Shinji's mind became clear enough to figure out exactly what he was lying on: the chest of a very beautiful woman with nothing but an old lab coat. "GYAAAHHH!! I'msorryI'msorryI'msorry!!!" In a second, Shinji was off of her and crouched on the floor with his arms covering his face, babbling apology after apology. Such defensive measures had become instinctual due to his red-headed roommate and fellow pilot, Asuka Langley Sorhyu. Ora sat up in confusion at he boy's actions. Her confusion quickly turned to concern as she saw his defensive posture. "Are you all right?" "Y.you're n-not mad at me?" The woman gave Shinji a friendly smile. "No, of course I'm not. What's your name?" "S-Shinji. I'm Shinji." "My name is Ora. Are you alright, Shinji?" By this time, Shinji had relaxed somewhat and was simply sitting with his knees drawn close to his chest. "Yes, I'm fine Ora-san." "Shinji-kun, where are you?" "Dr. Akagi?" The faux-blond woman trotted up towards Shinji. "Who's your new friend, Shinji-kun?" "I'm Ora." Even with the low lighting, Ritsuko couldn't help but mentally blanch with envy at the woman's figure. "I'm Dr. Ritsuko Akagi, a pleasure I'm sure," said Ritsuko as she reached out for a handshake. Being an expert at reading people, Ritsuko noticed Ora's nervous flinch as she returned the gesture. "I take it; you don't like us scientist types?" "Well, we've had bad experiences with scientists before." "We?" Ora gestured towards the door, and a younger girl emerged. "A-Ayanami? Wait, you're not Ayanami." "I-I'm Sue." "Ora-san?" Ora giggled, despite her unease. "Just Ora is fine; Ora-san makes me sound old." Sue couldn't hold a giggle as Shinji blushed again. *AHEM* "Right, if the introductions are over, I'm going to have to find you two a place to live, and if you came from where I think you came from, that's not going to be easy. You woke up in a lab, right?" Both ladies nodded affirmative. "Crap." "You could live with us," Shinji suddenly burst out. "Y-you would let us, Shinji?" If possible, Shinji's cheeks got redder. "S-Sure. You saw how I confused you for a friend, right? And Ora looks a little like my guardian." "Your guardian?" asked Ora. Shinji nodded. "But don't you have parents?" Shinji lowered his head, hoping the two wouldn't see the tears in his eyes. "That's kind of a touchy topic for Shinji-kun." "That's alright, Dr. Akagi. Yes, my father, the Commander of this installation." "You don't have to talk about it is you don't want to, Shinji-kun." "Thanks, Sue."
0345 hrs
"Whaddya want?" "Drank yourself to sleep again Misa-chan?" "Shaddup. Why are you calling at quarter to four?" "Two things. First off, your Shin-chan is ready to be released, so you can come at anytime, although I would prefer not until you're sober. Oh, and before you go screaming to go wake what the Fourth calls the 'Red Devil', yours and Rei's sisters are waiting for you with Shinji-kun." With that, Ritsuko hung up, leaving a half-awake Misato with a stunned expression.
0415 hrs
"Are you sure you're alright, Ora?" Ora steadied herself on Shinji's shoulder as he helped her out of the familiar blue Renault Alpine. "Y-yes, Shinji-kun. I.I will be f-fine." Shinji gingerly led her towards the elevator while Misato helped Sue. "It takes awhile to get used to Misato- san's driving." Misato couldn't remember the last time she was so envious of another person for their looks. Every time that she looked at Ora, she could feel the bile rise in her throat. That and she was probably younger, too. Waist- length hair; full lips; hourglass figure; flawless complexion; it just didn't seem fair. 'Oh well, I could always take notes,' she thought to herself. "So, what do you do for a living, 'sis?'" "Oh, I'm a singer. Sue is too." "You two sing? Well, I may be tone deaf, but Rei's actually has quite a voice herself, so I think it works out." "From what Shinji-kun tells us, you can't really cook, either," said Sue from Shinji's room. "Well, I don't.Hey, what are you doing in Shinji-kun's room?" Both Sue and Ora blushed slightly. "Shinji-kun said we could use his room until we get our own apartment. "Where'll he sleep then?" "I'll just sleep on the couch Misato-san. I don't mind." The sound of a door sliding open put a damper on the conversation. "Ikari-kun? When were you released?" "Oh, good morning, Rei. This," Misato said, gesturing to Sue, "is your new sister." "But I do not have a sister, Misato-san." Shinji gave Misato a look. "Although your appearance is quite similar to mine," said Rei. "T- thanks, sis." "Sis?" "It's short for 'sister', Rei-chan," said Sue.
0715 hrs
"I'll get it." Shinji Ikari, looking a little worse for wear, opened the door to greet his two friends. "Hi guys." "'Morning, Shinji. Is Misato- san here?" Yeah, she's getting our new roommates settled." "Huh? I didn't hear about anyone moving in," said Kensuke. Just then, Ora stepped out of 'Shinji's Lovely Suite'. "Good morning Shinji-kun. Oh, I didn't know we would have company." Touji and Kensuke could only stare and catch flies. "'Morning boys. I'd like you to meet my sister, Ora," said Misato. "Are they always like this?" "Unfortunately, not only are they like this, the Stooges come over every morning to ogle us. Come on you scumbags!" Shinji hurried after Asuka, who was dragging the other two 'Stooges' by their ears. "Have a good day at school, Shinji-kun!" "Should I tell them Sue is in their class?"
June 12th, 2016 0035 hrs
The cavernous, foreboding room was silent, save for the humming of numerous computers and the subtle sound of the LCL filtration/circulation equipment. Visually, it was like Frankenstein met Star Trek and was liquefied in a blender; dominating the otherwise pitch-black room were dozens of clear tubes filled with the golden-orange liquid know as LCL. Separate from the massive row of tubes was a pair of horizontal tubes, filled with the same liquid, as well as something else: two female bodies. No hair, and eyes closed, the bodies floating in stasis. The computer assembly that joined them was independent from the rest of the system; otherwise the bodies would have been destroyed with the rest of the Dummy Plug system. The computer beeped. Had there been anyone in the now-abandoned DP lab, they would have been quite surprised. Suddenly, both chambers were illuminated by the familiar orange glow. Then the changes began. The first one began to grow hair, silky ebony and curling naturally. Then she began to grow, or mature, as would be the case. She was becoming slender, almost fairylike in appearance, perhaps in her early 20's. The second body started changing a minute or so later. The second didn't change all that much, except that she started to grow light blond hair. Nearly two hours later, the computer beeped, signaling the completion of the changes and contacting the person who had left the computer to carry out its function
0240 hrs
Dr. Ritsuko Akagi sat in her chair on the command bridge in Central Dogma, reading an article on the Fox-Broome Theory of Terroparallelism. Despite a raised eyebrow that showed her skepticism, she was utterly engrossed in the article. So engrossed, that she forgot that she had left her NERV issue cell phone in room 401 in the Geofront hospital, where its ringing had awakened one Shinji Ikari.
0245 hrs
"Mmmph.wha?" Shinji Ikari, facedown in his pillow, reached out with his left hand to silence whatever alarm clock had been placed on the little table. What he got was a certain doctor's cell. Groaning, Shinji picked up the phone and turned on his side. The little display on the phone read: TD5Proj3347. 'Wha? What's going on? What is this?' Groaning again, he turned on a small light above his bed. 'Hey, this isn't mine,' he thought ha his mind cleared enough for rational thought. Picking up the hospital phone, he dialed a number. [Hello?] "Dr. Akagi, did you leave your phone here? [Shinji-kun? One moment.] About half a minute passes. [You have my phone, right? Room 402?] "Well.yes. And you have a message." [A message?] "Uh.yeah." [What's the number?] "Uh.TD5Proj3347. Why? Dr. Akagi? Dr. Akagi, is there something wrong?"
0255 hrs
Her eyes opened to a world in an orange haze. Then she realized that she was submerged in some kind of thick liquid. Then the smell assaulted her senses, a smell she had little experience before. The smell of blood. Then she remembered how she supposedly died that night, how she died in front of her Kazuhiko. By instinct, her hand went to the spot just below her breastbone, where a hole should have been. Note: should have been. Her fingers brushed soft skin. There was no wound, no trace of the assassin's bullet that took her life. A sucking sound could be heard as the peculiar orange liquid began to drain. As the liquid went below her face, she realized she was breathing said liquid when she started coughing up the substance. The glass top of the tube retracted, allowing the stale air in. Chilled, the woman was immediately conscious of her nude state. Hearing a hiss, she looked over to the second tube. A little girl with short, very light blond hair and green eyes emerged. While she felt familiar, the woman's suspicions were proven somewhat when the girl asked: "Is your name Ora?"
0300 hrs
Things were quiet as usual in Terminal Dogma Sublevel 5; or would have been if it weren't for the two ladies rummaging through the dress closet of one of the habitation units. "Well, at least there's something that fits you, Sue," said Ora as she held up another school uniform. "Don't worry Ora; you don't look too bad in that old lab coat. We'll find something that fits you too," said Sue. "I.I don't like it here Ora; it's too much like a cage," she said as she looked around. Concerned, Ora knelt down and gave Sue a hug. "We'll get out of here soon.soon."
0315 hrs
"But I don't want to go there again!" "If you want to keep you memory, you're going to have to come with me Shinji-kun." The twin-helix elevator carried the two inexorably towards Terminal Dogma, and Shinji was not looking forward to the experience. The doors opened without a sound and revealed the darkness that was once the DP complex. Shinji involuntarily shivered, remembering his mother's disappearance and the destruction of the dummy plugs. 'I know you don't like it down here, Shinji-kun,' Ritsuko thought to herself as she led him swiftly by the hand thought the dark hallway, 'and I think you're one of the strongest people I know to be able to return to the source of your nightmares.' "Did you hear something?" The comforting embrace had lasted for several minutes. Both Sue and Ora were sitting on the small bed when they heard what sounded like heels on the tiled floor. A blond woman walked swiftly past the open door, and the heels faded as the distance increased. "Is there anyone else?" asked a shaken Sue. "I'll go check. You stay on the bed." Ora got up and peeked out the door, looking at the woman that had just passed the doorway just as she was knocked over by another, smaller body.
He had fallen behind. He had started running to catch up when he ran into a young woman leaning out of Ayanami's old room. 'Oww..' was his first thought. Then Shinji's mind became clear enough to figure out exactly what he was lying on: the chest of a very beautiful woman with nothing but an old lab coat. "GYAAAHHH!! I'msorryI'msorryI'msorry!!!" In a second, Shinji was off of her and crouched on the floor with his arms covering his face, babbling apology after apology. Such defensive measures had become instinctual due to his red-headed roommate and fellow pilot, Asuka Langley Sorhyu. Ora sat up in confusion at he boy's actions. Her confusion quickly turned to concern as she saw his defensive posture. "Are you all right?" "Y.you're n-not mad at me?" The woman gave Shinji a friendly smile. "No, of course I'm not. What's your name?" "S-Shinji. I'm Shinji." "My name is Ora. Are you alright, Shinji?" By this time, Shinji had relaxed somewhat and was simply sitting with his knees drawn close to his chest. "Yes, I'm fine Ora-san." "Shinji-kun, where are you?" "Dr. Akagi?" The faux-blond woman trotted up towards Shinji. "Who's your new friend, Shinji-kun?" "I'm Ora." Even with the low lighting, Ritsuko couldn't help but mentally blanch with envy at the woman's figure. "I'm Dr. Ritsuko Akagi, a pleasure I'm sure," said Ritsuko as she reached out for a handshake. Being an expert at reading people, Ritsuko noticed Ora's nervous flinch as she returned the gesture. "I take it; you don't like us scientist types?" "Well, we've had bad experiences with scientists before." "We?" Ora gestured towards the door, and a younger girl emerged. "A-Ayanami? Wait, you're not Ayanami." "I-I'm Sue." "Ora-san?" Ora giggled, despite her unease. "Just Ora is fine; Ora-san makes me sound old." Sue couldn't hold a giggle as Shinji blushed again. *AHEM* "Right, if the introductions are over, I'm going to have to find you two a place to live, and if you came from where I think you came from, that's not going to be easy. You woke up in a lab, right?" Both ladies nodded affirmative. "Crap." "You could live with us," Shinji suddenly burst out. "Y-you would let us, Shinji?" If possible, Shinji's cheeks got redder. "S-Sure. You saw how I confused you for a friend, right? And Ora looks a little like my guardian." "Your guardian?" asked Ora. Shinji nodded. "But don't you have parents?" Shinji lowered his head, hoping the two wouldn't see the tears in his eyes. "That's kind of a touchy topic for Shinji-kun." "That's alright, Dr. Akagi. Yes, my father, the Commander of this installation." "You don't have to talk about it is you don't want to, Shinji-kun." "Thanks, Sue."
0345 hrs
"Whaddya want?" "Drank yourself to sleep again Misa-chan?" "Shaddup. Why are you calling at quarter to four?" "Two things. First off, your Shin-chan is ready to be released, so you can come at anytime, although I would prefer not until you're sober. Oh, and before you go screaming to go wake what the Fourth calls the 'Red Devil', yours and Rei's sisters are waiting for you with Shinji-kun." With that, Ritsuko hung up, leaving a half-awake Misato with a stunned expression.
0415 hrs
"Are you sure you're alright, Ora?" Ora steadied herself on Shinji's shoulder as he helped her out of the familiar blue Renault Alpine. "Y-yes, Shinji-kun. I.I will be f-fine." Shinji gingerly led her towards the elevator while Misato helped Sue. "It takes awhile to get used to Misato- san's driving." Misato couldn't remember the last time she was so envious of another person for their looks. Every time that she looked at Ora, she could feel the bile rise in her throat. That and she was probably younger, too. Waist- length hair; full lips; hourglass figure; flawless complexion; it just didn't seem fair. 'Oh well, I could always take notes,' she thought to herself. "So, what do you do for a living, 'sis?'" "Oh, I'm a singer. Sue is too." "You two sing? Well, I may be tone deaf, but Rei's actually has quite a voice herself, so I think it works out." "From what Shinji-kun tells us, you can't really cook, either," said Sue from Shinji's room. "Well, I don't.Hey, what are you doing in Shinji-kun's room?" Both Sue and Ora blushed slightly. "Shinji-kun said we could use his room until we get our own apartment. "Where'll he sleep then?" "I'll just sleep on the couch Misato-san. I don't mind." The sound of a door sliding open put a damper on the conversation. "Ikari-kun? When were you released?" "Oh, good morning, Rei. This," Misato said, gesturing to Sue, "is your new sister." "But I do not have a sister, Misato-san." Shinji gave Misato a look. "Although your appearance is quite similar to mine," said Rei. "T- thanks, sis." "Sis?" "It's short for 'sister', Rei-chan," said Sue.
0715 hrs
"I'll get it." Shinji Ikari, looking a little worse for wear, opened the door to greet his two friends. "Hi guys." "'Morning, Shinji. Is Misato- san here?" Yeah, she's getting our new roommates settled." "Huh? I didn't hear about anyone moving in," said Kensuke. Just then, Ora stepped out of 'Shinji's Lovely Suite'. "Good morning Shinji-kun. Oh, I didn't know we would have company." Touji and Kensuke could only stare and catch flies. "'Morning boys. I'd like you to meet my sister, Ora," said Misato. "Are they always like this?" "Unfortunately, not only are they like this, the Stooges come over every morning to ogle us. Come on you scumbags!" Shinji hurried after Asuka, who was dragging the other two 'Stooges' by their ears. "Have a good day at school, Shinji-kun!" "Should I tell them Sue is in their class?"