Neon Genesis Evangelion
Cry of the Heavens
Episode 02: The Seventh Child/Lost in transient
Misato was driving down the street, oddly she was going under the speed limit. This was because her attention was on the files in the passenger seat.
Seth Weaver. . . the seventh child. . .why was the sixth child not transported? They just picked a whole new child. . . Unit-F1 is arriving tonight. . .these files tell me nothing about the seventh child or anything of Unit-F1.. . . Unit-F1 was built in the Alaska branch but. . .when the information was released Unit-F1 and F0 were almost completed. . .something does not add up. . .
Misato set the files aside in frustration, kicked in to the next gear and the took off.
At the Tokyo-3 airport Misato's sports car came to a stop in a parking space. There was a roar overhead as a massive plane came down for a landing. She noticed a USA marking on the wing.
Misato: Right on time.
Misato entered the throng of people in airport, scanning the crowd for anyone who fit the picture of Seth. Suddenly, a large figure cast a shadow over her.
Man's voice: Major Katsuragi?
Misato turned around on her heel and to see who spoke, only to be looking directly at a chest. When she looked up she could see it was a man dressed in a NERV Agents suit. Behind the large NERV agent was a silver haired boy, known as Seth Weaver, holding a suit case in his right hand.
NERV Agent: Major I was informed you would escort the Seventh child from this location.
Misato: Yes. You may leave him in my care now.
NERV Agent: Understood ma'am.
As the NERV agent started to walk away Seth turned to watch.
Seth (english): Nice talking to you on the plane Agent Smith.
Agent Smith: . . . . .
Misato (Japanese): Oh you speak English?
Seth turned to Misato smiling slightly
Seth (Japanese): Yes I lived in north America for most of my life so I had to learn how to speak English . . .but my Japanese may be a little rusty because of this. . .umm ma'am.
Misato: It's ok, you can call me Misato outside of work.
Seth : Oh sorry, Misato then.
Misato smiled at Seth as he laughed nervously. Misato thought he seemed like a normal teenage boy.
Misato: Well Seth I'll take you to HQ where you will be tested.
Seth: Tested?
Misato: Yah don't worry its nothing to bad. . . come on my car is this way!
Outside the airport Seth stood at the passenger side door looking over Misato's car in shock.
Seth: This is your car?!
Misato: Yep!
As Seth climbed in to the passenger seat, Misato had already gotten in and had started up the engine.
Seth: How fast can it go?
When Seth spoke those words he had no idea of the danger he had just gotten himself in to. Misato could only grin as she put the car in gear and backed up at a speed that was less then safe. She put the car into gear again and took off, the force of the speed pinning Seth into his seat.
Seth:(english) Holy---!
Misato's car skidded a good ten feet before resting in a parking space. The passenger side door opened and Seth stepped out and then fell down. Misato just got out of the driver side unshaken and looking rather happy with her driving.
Seth: I. . .I'm alive?
Misato: C'mon Seth, the tests start soon. The second child should be arriving soon, she. . . uh. . was looking forward to meeting you!
Seth: R..right.
Seth pulled himself up from the ground as Misato walked away. He gathered himself as best he could, and started after her.
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A short time later Misato and Seth were riding the escalator into the depths of NERV HQ.
Seth: (looking around) It's not all that different from the branch back in Alaska.
Misato: Oh? Well if you get lost feel free to contact someone. Hell I do it all the time!
And with that they finally found the elevator.
In The male locker room Seth had just put on his silver and blue plug suit that matched his Eva's colors. He hit the switch on his wrist, causing the plug suit to became skin tight. Instead of standing up Seth looked down at him self, at the plug suit he was wearing.
Seth:(English) This has gotta be a joke.
Asuka: WHAT!?!?
In the hallway in front of the locker rooms Asuka had already put on her plug suit and was fuming at Misato.
Asuka: What do you mean the seventh child!?
Misato: The seventh child will be joining you on this sync test Asuka. God she did this with the fourth as well.
Asuka: When was a sixth and a seventh found!?. . And why was I not told!?
Misato: Because you were in a coma! . . .He is in the locker room right now getting ready.
Asuka: How long ago was he picked!?
Misato: Less then a week ago.
Asuka: HA! He has not even gone through training yet I bet!
Misato: Nope. They just tested his sync and it is over 30 though.
Asuka: WHAT!?!?!. . That can't be right he has not even gone through training!. . . He is not going any where near my Unit-02 he can find his own Eva!
Misato: Don't worry Asuka Unit-F1 will be arriving tonight.
Before Asuka could complain about that as well Seth emerged from the locker room, he was met by a glare from a red headed girl who looked furious from his point of view.
Seth: Uhh. . .Is something wrong Misato?
Misato: Seth, This is Asuka, the second child! Phew! Good timing!
Seth: Umm h-hello my name is Seth Weaver nice to meet you!
Seth put his hand out to Asuka, but was left standing therewith his out reached hand.
Seth: Umm right. . .I hope you do well on the sync test Asuka. What the hell is her problem?
Asuka: I know I can do better then some dumb rookie!
Seth: Yeah. . . I guess I am a rookie.
Asuka: Exactly! Don't get your hopes up because I'm going to beat you!
With that Asuka stormed by Seth glaring at him as she did.
Seth: . . . did I do something wrong?
Misato: sigh Unfortunately that's just how she is. Don't worry you'll get use to it . . .and Seth, in Japan we bow, not shake hands.
Seth: Oh! Sorry I'll try to keep that in mind.
Misato: It's ok Seth, come on this way to the test plugs
Misato started to follow Asuka's lead as Seth began to follow behind her
Seth: . . .Misato?
Misato: Yes Seth?
Seth: You know about my past right?
Misato: Yes it was in your file .
Seth: Can you not tell the other pilots? I don't want any one feeling sorry for me. . .because it doesn't bother me that much anymore.
Misato: Ok Seth, no problem.
Seth: Thank you Misato.
Seth smiled as he walked beside Misato to the test chamber.
Seth sat in the simulation plug for the first time.
This is weird! What do I do again?
Suddenly, the plug started to fill with orange water. It was up to his chin before he even noticed. Seth opened his mouth to yell for help, but the liquid filled his mouth, and his scream was garbled with air bubbles.
Be calm. Calm. That's it. Ok, now take a breath. Do what they told you.
He took a breath of the strange liquid, but he didn't feel anything at all. In fact, it seemed. . . familiar to him. It felt natural, like he'd been doing it all his life.
The intercom came to life with Ritsuko's voice just then.
Ritsuko: Don't worry Seth, your body will get used to it. We all breathe liquid for the first nine months of our lives after all!
But I'm already used to it! This just gets stranger and stranger!
Seth: Y-Yes ma'am.
Cool! I can see, talk and move just like I would normally!
As Misato entered the control room for the test, she was shocked to see Ritsuko. She was acting like nothing had happened as she was getting ready for the test.
Misato: Ritsuko?
Ritsuko: Hello Major. We are about to begin the test, Asuka and the seventh child have already entered the entry plugs.
Misato: Wha. . .right. . .How are they doing?
Ritsuko: Asuka is doing fine and the seventh is a little nervous, but that's to be expected.
Misato approached the terminal at the viewing windows and flipped on the intercom.
Misato: Can you both hear me?
On the plug cameras Asuka and Seth opened their eyes.
Asuka: Yah.
Seth: Y..yes.
Misato: The test will began shortly so just sit back and wait ok?
Seth: Yes ma'am.
Asuka: Fine.
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One hour into the test, Seth is still familiarizing himself with the simulation plug.
I don't feel comfortable, but I don't feel uncomfortable either. What am I supposed to do? Concentrate? I feel out of place here. Something isn't right. . .
Gradually, as the test went on, he found it easier to concentrate. He had a feeling at the back of his mind, but he couldn't tell what it was, it was like something was missing, something that was there before.
In the test control room Misato kept looking over at Ritsuko wondering, Ritsuko on the other hand was busy monitoring the tests. But she had noticed Misato's passing glances.
Ritsuko: What is it Misato?
Misato: I. . .I was just wondering why---
Ritsuko: Why I was released?. . .I still have a use to Commander Ikari.
Misato: . . .Oh.
Ritsuko: Asuka's sync ratio is only 41.67. That's nowhere near her original score, but it's an improvement from the score she was at before the coma.
Misato: She seems to be back to normal ever since she woke up, at least she can pilot properly now. At least I hope that's the case. How is Seth's?
Ritsuko: 33.55. Very good considering he has no prior training.
Misato: Yah.
Ritsuko: I don't think Asuka will be to happy with her score though. She's acting like that coma never happened.
Misato: sigh Maybe she won't ask . . .
Ritsuko: Believe what you like.
Misato: Gee thanks Ritsuko.
Ritsuko: Despite her recovery, Asuka is going to have to get her sync ratio higher or Rei will be assigned to Unit-02.
Misato: Don't tell her that please.
Ritsuko: Well if she gets her sync higher then we won't have to worry about it.
Misato: . . . . .
Ritsuko: Ok that should be enough for today. You two can get out now.
Asuka's voice: It's about time! How well did I do Misato!?
Misato: Oh!. . Umm . . I'll tell you when you get out! I hate my life!
At the Katsuragi residence Shinji was sitting at the dinning table with his lap top and homework. His mind was obviously not on his work, it looked like he was staring right through the screen rather than at it. Shinji was taken out of his trance when a click could be heard as his SDAT reach the end of the tape. It rewound itself and started to play again.
Misato is her happy self. . .and Asuka is better. . . .but. . .i'm still scared of Ayanami . . .
Images of the day when he found out the truth about Rei still haunted him daily. But Shinji found himself wondering if he should approach her, or stay away from her. Lately he found himself wanting to confront the blue haired Eva pilot, but he couldn't gather up the nerve to face her.
What would I say? How would I act?!? What would she even say . . . .
His thoughts eventually switched to his Eva.
Will Misato make me pilot. . .Will HE make me pilot again. . .what if I have to? . . .he was the last. . .isn't my job here done? . .
Shinji was once again interrupted when the front door opened and Asuka's voice could be heard coming from the hallway along with Misato's.
Asuka: I don't believe it! I only beat him by a pathetic eight percent!! And to top that, you invited him for dinner!!!
Misato: He just arrived in Japan! Besides, he's our new neighbor!
Asuka: So what?!?!
Misato: He is coming for dinner and that is that Asuka. He'll be here after he drops his things off at his apartment.
Asuka: Arghhh! I still can't believe he's living right beside us!
Misato: It's easier for everyone if he lives here! The commander ordered it so take it up with him. Besides I can drive him to NERV with you guys if there's an emergency right?
Shinji: taking off his head phones Who?
At the apartment beside the Katsuragi residence Seth had just entered his new home. As he scanned his new living space he noticed that his things were placed in the middle of the living room in big white and red boxes. He started unpacking but then he recalled Misato inviting him over for dinner on the way back from NERV.
Seth: It would be rude for me not to go. . . .
Back in the Katsuragi residence Misato and Shinji had sat down at the table, Asuka was no where in sight. Misato had told Shinji all about Seth, him being the seventh child and that a new Eva was arriving.
Shinji: But why?. . .I. . .I thought it was over . . .
Misato: I don't understand why either Shinji, but it's a good thing right?
Shinji: I guess.
Misato: He should be here soon to have dinner with us Shinji. You can meet him when he does. He seems nice to me!
Shinji: Ok.
Misato: Good news Shinji! I'll be cooking tonight!!
Shinji: sweatdrop So much for making a good first impression . . .
Misato: Stop looking at me like that! My cooking IS NOT that bad!
Shinji: . . . . .
Asuka: Yes it is! Came Asuka's voice from the living room.
Misato: Oh shut up!
Before the age old argument could continue, the door bell rang.
Misato: Oh Shinji that must be Seth now. Why don't you go get the door while I get started on the meal. wink
Shinji: Right.
As Shinji stood up Misato had already made her way to the kitchen and the sounds of her getting ready to make something that would most likely kill the seventh child could be heard as Shinji made his way to the door. He opened the door and found himself face to face withSeth.
Fumei: (looking rather surprised) Oh hello! You must be Shinji Ikari. . .or is that Ikari Shinji?. . .umm never mind its nice to meet you! My name is Seth Weaver.
Shinji: H. . .hello yes I'm Shinji
Seth: I guess we are going to be working together for now on? I hope we can get along.
Shinji: I hope so too.
Seth began to rub the back of his neck feeling kind of nervous as Shinji stood at the door way.
Shinji: Would you like to come in?
Seth: Oh yeah! uneasy laugh. . . sorry!
Seth entered the apartment and Shinji closed the door behind him. A short time later Shinji, Asuka, and Seth all sat in the living room. Asuka grinned at Seth like he was fresh meat.
Asuka: Soooooo Seth how long have you been an Eva pilot for?
Seth: Umm well, for a week now. Oh god here we go again!
Asuka: Have you ever piloted an Eva in that time?
Seth: No. . .I've never even seen one in real life, only seen the pictures and videos and stuff. The red one is yours right?
Asuka: Yep! Unit-02 is mine and no one else can touch her!
Seth: And yours is the purple one right Shinji?
Shinji: Yes. . .Unit-01.
Seth: I saw how you two beat that angel together . . . you guys were great! Up until the fact you landed on each other, that is.
This was just the kind of thing Asuka needed to snap.
Asuka: I would have been able to beat it by myself if Shinji would have just covered me!
Shinji: There you go again with that! You're the one who ran in wanting to show off!
Asuka: WHAT!?!?
Seth: . . . .I also heard about that angel that you had to dive in to a volcano to get. That must have been scary.
Asuka: HA! I kicked that things ass! Wasn't scary at all.
Asuka went on ranting. Shinji turned to Seth and whispered.
Shinji: Good save.
Just then Misato's head poked around the corner.
Misato: Dinner is ready!
Shinji and Asuka looked at each other in pure horror. But Seth just looked up at Misato and smiled not knowing what fate lay ahead. A short time later Misato was filling everyone's plates with what looked like rice with sauce, fish, and something that resembled meat. Misato began to eat, Shinji and Asuka just stared at their plates, unsure what to do with the so called food.
Seth: Mmm! Hey this is good you guys! Aren't you going to eat?
Shinji and Asuka looked up so fast they almost got whiplash. They couldn't believe it. Seth was stuffing his face with Misato's cooking and seeming to like it!
Seth: Hey Misato this is really good!
Misato: Thank you Seth! At least someone one appreciates my cooking!
Shinji and Asuka looked back down at their meal, took a fork full, and put it in there mouths. Both their faces turned beet red. Asuka grabbed her can of soda and chugged it down desperately. Shinji put his head under the sink and turned the cold tap on all the way.
Misato: huh?. . .Is it to hot for you two?
Shinji: gurgle
Asuka: (panting) YES!!!
Shinji and Asuka pounced on the fridge, looking for something to drown the flames in their mouths out with. Misato and Seth were still eating as they watched the two trash the insides of the fridge.
Misato: . . .Babies.
Seth: They must not be used to hot food.
Seth stood outside the front door with Shinji and Misato as they saw him off.
Misato: It was nice having you over Seth.
Seth: Thanks Misato, I was glad to come. . . and thanks for the meal it was great. It was nice meeting you again Shinji.
Shinji: It was nice meeting you too Seth.
Misato: By the way Seth you will have to do a activation test for Unit-06 tomorrow. . . . I'll pick you up tomorrow if you want.
Seth: Sure that would be great. Thanks again Misato.
With those last words Seth began to walk away.
Misato: So what do you think of the seventh child?
Shinji: He's nice. . .I like him.
Seth lay on his bed, staring up at the ceiling of his new apartment. Many things had been running through Seth's mind when he first arrived in Tokyo-3, and even more so now that he had met Misato and the two of three Eva pilots.
Misato. . . .she's a nice person. . . . .Asuka. . .I don't understand her. . .did I do something wrong? Does she hate me? Glad I don't live with her like they do. . . .Shinji . . .He's a nice guy. . . .reminds me of myself sort of. . . .
He began to think about other thoughts that had been running through his mind as well. Unit-F1, Piloting Eva, Living in Japan, Leaving everything he had ever known.
Why did they pick me. . .why did I say I would pilot Eva in the first place?. . .maybe I felt I was needed?. . . .Or maybe its just because they asked me to.
He remembered Misato's words.
Seth, you will have to do a activation test for Unit-F1 tomorrow.
Seth: I should try and get some sleep......
Over the North Pacific Ocean
A Black transport plane could be seen as it made its way to the islands of Japan, Onboard the craft, a technician could be seen making his way through the narrow corridors of the plane. Leaning upon a wall, the technician pulled a package of cigarettes from his pocket. Smoking was of course not allowed on board any aircraft, but the technician seemed to care little about this fact. As the technician lit his cigarette, a panel on the ceiling above him came on down and was slowly, and silently moved aside. As the technician exhaled, He arched his head up with his eyes closed. As the technician opened his eyes, they grew wide with shock, but before he could yell or move, A thin metal cord, held by two gloved hands, wrapped around his neck and pulled him up off his feet. The technician kicked and trashed in vain as he tried to get free. As the technicians body fell limp it was promptly dropped. Slowly, a dark figure eased his way out of the hole in the ceiling, as the dark clad figure landed on the ground, one of his booted feet, crushed the technicians cigarette that laid by his head. The dark figure, that was clearly a special ops commando, quickly took a look around his surroundings before he pulled a small black pistol from its holster, and attached a silencer. As the commando begun to make his way through the plane, he was met up with men dressed in the same uniforms as he. As the commandos made there way through the plane, the sounds of silenced gun shots rang out.
As one of the commandos approached the cockpit, he simply kicked the flimsy door open to revile the pilot already dead with a gun shot to the head, Turning towards the co-pilots seat, the commando quickly held his pistol up.
Co-pilot: I got everything under control here, go make sure the pilot is ready.
The commando simply nodded his head and left the cockpit.
In the rear of the transport, above the neck of the Black and red Eva, an entry plug could be seen sliding in to the back of the Eva's neck as a group of commandos watched on.
In the entry plug, an image of the pilot of the transport plane came on screen to the pilot of the Evangelion.
Pilot: Get ready
With out another word, the locks holding the Evangelion came on done and it quickly begun to slide back until it was free from the transport plane. As the Eva left the transport it begun to free fall with no sign of stopping, But the Evangelion came to a crashing halt on top of an oil tanker, feet first, that had been customized with a platform that had shocks installed underneath. Even with the shocks, the ship sunk downwards from the impact, sending a spray of mist over the deck. Most of the shocks snapped under the strain of the sudden heavy impact of the Evangelion, forcing one half of the platform to sink down wards.
Voice: We have the package, ditch the transport in the sea, make it seem like an accident.
In Tokyo-3 alarms begun to go off and lights begun to flash red, the NERV technicians had gone in to a panic as they typed away on there keyboards and yelled in to there head sets.
Maya: This can't be, we have lost contact with transport six
Hyuga: they were able to transmit a signal before we lost contact!
Shigeru: Playing back
Suddenly the last message sent by transport six played over the speakers of the command center.
Pilot's voice: Mayday mayday, we are going down! That damn beast is ripping us apart! Mayday!
Suddenly the message dies out and is replaced with static
Ritsuko: Where is Transport seven?
Hyuga: I have it on radar, it just entered Japanese airspace
Gendo: have an escort sent to bring it in immediately! Where did transport six go down?
Shigeru: Unknown, we only have the location of where its last transmission came from
Gendo: Where did it come from then!
Shigeru: Off the cost of Japan
Gendo: Have a search team sent out immediately.