Disclaimer: I do not own Evangelion. No money or endorsements of any kind are being made out of this fanfic.
Author's Note: This fic takes place after Episode 24 where Kowouru is killed at the hands of Unit-01. However, Third Impact and the events of End of Evangelion do not occur, till later anyway. The Branch of Nerv which vanished reappears mysteriously back in the United States, along with Eva Unit-04. No one knows why Nerv is still using the Evas, since all of the Angels have been destroyed, but soon those questions are to be answered. This is my first fanfic. Reviews and ideas and suggestions to help me improve on my writing would be appreciated. Criticism is also welcome.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Continuation of Man
Genesis 1:4 Reappearence
Night had befallen in the city of Tokyo-3. The once magnificent and sprawling city was now undergoing major reconstruction, as it had been severely damaged in the last, violent battles with the Angels. Everyone was now relieved that the last angel had been destroyed, that is, except for Shinji Ikari.
Katsuragi Apartment
Shinji is in his bed, squirming and turning. His body is covered in sweat, he is obviously in some kind of terrible nightmare.
Shinji: Where am I?
Voice: Why did you kill him?
Shinji: What?
Voice: Why did you kill him?
Shinji: He wanted me to kill him!
Voice: Is that why you killed him?
Shinji: Yes! Besides, I had no other choice, he was an Angel!
Voice: So is that why you killed him?
Shinji: Yes! He was an Angel! He was the enemy! If I didn't kill him, we would have all been destroyed!
Voice: He was also human.
Shinji: No, he was an Angel!
Voice: He told you he loved you, he felt human emotions. He loved you, so do you kill the ones who love you?
Shinji: No! He betrayed me! He only used me to complete his final task! I had to kill him! Don't you understand?
Voice: Murderer.
Shinji: What..?
Voice: You are a murderer, Shinji Ikari. You are no better than your father.
Shinji: I am not a murderer dammit! He was an angel...why won't you leave me alone!
With that gasp, Shinji awakens. His heavy breathing is the only thing that can be heard. Moments later, we can hear soft whimpers as the boy begins to cry.
Shinji: Im sorry...Kowouru.
Shinji glances to the clock and sees that it is now 9:00 A.M. Sullemly, he walks out of his room. The apartment is dead silent. Him being the only one here. Misato has almost vanished from existance as she is always at Nerv and Asuka was still in the hospital. The thought of the redheaded German pilot sent thoughts through his mind.
Shinji: Asuka...
With a sudden spring of determination, Shinji gets dressed and leavs the apartment. His face showing a determined look as he heads for the Nerv hospital...
Nerv Headquarters
The main control room at Nerv Headquarters is showing its usual abundance of activity. Techinicians were running routine checks on the Magi system and on the Evas. Now that the final Angel had been defeated, no one knew why the Evas were still being checked on regularly since they were no longer needed. We see Misato sitting at a terminal, deep in thought.
Misato (to herself): Now that the last Angel has been defeated, what will Nerv do with the Evas? What does Commander Ikari have planned? Could there be another threat to mankind other than the Angels? Kaji must have known something...but now hese dead. Ritsuko also kept so many secrets from me...the clones of Rei, Lillith...what is Nerv's real purpose...?
Misato sighs out loud as she lays her head in her hands. She shuts out the world and closes her eyes, the questions running over and over again. Her train of thought is suddenly interrupted by Hyuuga.
Hyuuga: The routine check on the Magi is complete. No problems detected Major.
Misato: Good work guys, you can go ahead and take a short break if you want.
Hyuuga: If you don't mind me asking Major, just what are we going to use the Evangelions for now that all the Angels have been defeated?
Misato: I don't know Hyuuga...I don't know...
Nerv Hostpital- 1st Cranial Truma Nerve
Shinji looked down at the sleeping girl in the bed before him. She looked like a total mess. The bandages on her wrist indicated that she tried to take her life. She looked pale and had lost weight, since she had not eaten. Her only source of nutrition was the IV drip in her arm, which probably was the thing that kept her alive.
Shinji: Asuka...
Shinji barely whispered Asuka's name, yet it had a more profound effect than a thousand screams would. He placed his trembling hand her shoulder and said her name again.
Shinji: Asuka...please wake up.
Shinji began to shake Asuka, but to no avail. Her frail form merely slumped back and forth as he began to shake her more violently.
Shinji: Asuka please wake up, say something!
Asuka did not respond, she merely laid there, the only sounds she made were her soft breathing.
Shinji: Asuka please! Call me an idiot, a wimp, a spinless coward! Please! Just let me know your still here...tell me anything Asuka..please...
Asuka simply laid there, not even reacting to Shinji's words, which were now as loud as screams.
Shinji: ...
Shinji left without a word. He held his head low as he headed out, not wanting anyone to see the tears which graced his face.
Mojave Desert, Nevada, United States.
The wind blew silently over the desert landscape. The area of the Mojave desert had almost completely returned to its original state before the Second Impact. The signs of desert life are abundant all over. Suddenly, there is a huge gust of wind and a noise so loud that it can be compared to an N2 mine detonation. Then a huge and complex facility appears seemingly out of nowhere. As quickly as the mayhem started, it stops.
Nerv Headquarters
There was udder confusion inside of Nerv HQ as alarms started blaring out of nowhere. The bridge technicians quickly started to identify the problem.
Misato: Whats going on?
Shigeru: The Magi detected a high energy reaction in the Nevada area of the United States!
Misato: Wait a minute...isn't that where...
Hyuuga: We got one of our surveillance sattelites in position, I'm transferring images to the main screen now.
The main screen blinked for a moment, then an image sprawled up. The whole facility appeared to be in shock.
Maya: My god...isn't that...
No words were needed however, as the image was suprisingly clear. Nerv Nevada 2nd Branch, and Evangelion Unit-04, had reappeared.
To be continued.
A/N: Well, there you have it. The first chapter to my first fic. I know this chapter may be a bit short, but think of it as a prologue of things to come.
The next chapter will deal with the shipping of the 6th Child and Unit-04 to Japan, as well as Asuka finally coming out of her coma. Also, I really don't know what to name the 6th Child...all I know is that hese American. If anyone has any suggestions, include them in your review. Thanks, and I'll see you all in the next chapter. Once again, Reviews and Criticism are welcome. Thanks!
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