Wrath of the Evangelion

Chapter III Power of Berserker

I would like to thank those who have pointed out the flaws in my work so far. I hope that this chapter will make up for it, and if not I would appreciate the comments as so that I can continue to improve this story, as well as my own writing for my other stories.

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN EVANGELION. THAT BELONGS TO Gainax AND AL THAT JAZZ. However I own 01-X, 02-A, 14 to whatever number and a few other things. ASK ME IF YOU WANT TO USE ANY OF THESE CONCEPTS!

After consuming the head Eva 01-X backed away from the carcass, and let out another deafening roar before the ground beneath it erupted as something had jumped up and grabbed Eva Unit 01-X's neck. The Eva that had grabbed Eva 01-X's neck was Eva 01.

"What the hell?" Misato called out in disbelief and surprise, "How the hell did Eva 01 activate without a pilot?"

"It has been done before I am not that greatly surprised," Ritsuko stated, "There have been occasions where Eva 01 has powered up without an Umbilical Cord and even without a pilot. So it's not completely impossible."

"Oh my god, MAYA DISCONNECT SHINJI'S NEURAL CONNECTORS NOW!" Misato cried fearing for her friend's life. Shinji who was suffocating felt air, or rather L.C.L. reenters his lungs as he no longer felt what the Eva felt.

"Just hang in there Shinji. I'll have the Asuka and Rei up there as soon as possible," Misato said quickly turning to face the girls, "You two, your Units should be ready to go already. Get your butts into your Eva's and get Shinji the hell out of that unit. Got it!"

"Yes Ma'am" the two replied before running out of the command hub and heading towards the hangar.

"Sorhyu," Rei called out, "Do you think we'll make it in time?"

"Don't you dare say or ask such a thing," Asuka snarled, "We will make it in time and he will be alive when this is over."

Meanwhile Eva 01-X was struggling as it was facing its predecessor. Although Shinji didn't feel the pain anymore he was afraid that his Eva might do something harmful to him by accident. 01-X then brought its hands up between 01's arms forcing it to release 01-X from its clutches. It then charged, retracting its Progressive Blade, intending to stab its opponent and do the same thing it did to its previous opponent. 01 quickly pulled out one of its progressive knives from its shoulder as it charged headlong. As the two came into contact one went for the head while the other went for its chest, both failing to make their attack as their free hand grabbed their opponents attacking arm. Both locked in a stalemate stared into each others eyes as organic red met machine white bearing their fangs as they tried to inch their blades closer while keeping their opponents blades from inching closer.

Amidst the fighting Eva 02-A and 14 had surfaced in an attempt to assist Eva 01 defeat 01-X, but themselves useless as an AT field was preventing them from getting anywhere near. Then like a flash of lighting 01-X disengaged itself from 01 as well as its AT field as the air was suddenly filled with a shrill scream. Before anyone had realized it Asuka looked to her left to see that 01-X had impaled Rei in the abdomen with its left Progressive Blade.

Inside Rei was writhing in pain as blood flowed freely through the wound that had formed on her mid torso. She let out yet another scream as she felt the blade leave her body causing her Eva to fall on its knees as one of its hands covered the wound. Shinji throughout all this was in a state of nearing insanity as he just witnessed his Eva attacking one of his friends, still curled up from the madness that was happening before him.

01-X raised its arm again as it prepared to lunge again. But before it could make a move it was apprehended as two arms slipped up from underneath its armpits and had immobilized it in a full nelson. It struggled as it tried to break free only forcing its captor to tighten its grip.

Throughout this Misato was watching in horror as she was watching her friends having to fight amongst themselves when it hit her, "Asuka now's your chance. Get Shinji the hell out of there. 01 is giving you an opening. TAKE THAT CHANCE NOW!"

Asuka sprung into action as she advanced but was too late as 01-X had reached 01's shoulder guards and threw it over its head straight into 02-A. Redirecting its attention it raised its arm up as to renewed its attack but was stopped as a hand had grabbed it in mid thrust. Looking up 14's eyes glowed red as its jaw opened let out a deafening roar its other arm landing its fist into the attacker's abdomen causing it to growl in pain only to see a knee smashing its face causing it to reel back from the collision. Before it realized it two figures haunch over charging with demonic speed as they collided their heads into the chest of the black figure ramming it into a weapons locker building. Not giving a chance for recovery the two possessed machines each withdrew a Progressive Knife as they pinned the arms to the building as it was suspended there in a crucified position as it struggled to free itself. Before it knew what it hit its head was pulled down as it felt a part of its back ripped open as another hand pulled out the entry plug. Moments after the 01-X had powered down as 01 entered its dormant state kneeling down the entry plug in front of it while 14 had collapsed leaning on the weapons building.

Asuka's Eva quickly ripped opened a section on Unit 14's back as it pulled out the entry plug setting it near Shinji's plug. Asuka quickly ejected her plug as she quickly got out and ran down the arm of her Eva and reached the two plugs. She quickly went to Rei's knowing she needed medical attention. She quickly grabbed the emergency handle bars as she twisted it, the heat burning through the gloves of her plug suit. As she opened the door L.C.L. flowed out yet it was a deeper shade of orange as blood had mixed with the material. Asuka quickly reached in as she pulled her friend out as she was whimpering from the pain. Medical teams had arrived by then as she left her friend to them while she went to over see the state of Shinji. By the time she had opened the hatch the hands of her plug suit was burned away leaving her hands slightly raw. She peeked in as she saw Shinji in a state of extreme fear as he was balled up trembling. Fighting the urge to yell at him she placed a hand on his shoulder which caused him to jump for a moment before realizing who was touching his shoulder.

"Asuka," barely whispering, "Please tell me that it's all over. Please tell me that you contained that monster."

"It's alright," trying to keep her voice soothing, "01 and 14 managed to stop your Eva. However Rei is in a lot of pain, but she will pull through." Shinji raised it head as he saw Asuka giving him a small smile.

"Now c'mon, get out of that plug and see how she's doing," Asuka quickly stated as she backed away. Shinji smiled a little himself as he slowly uncurled himself and exited the plug, and then the two went over to Rei as she was on a streatcher. She had been stabilized but was covered as they had to remove the plug suit to get to the wound.

Rei turned her head to look at Shinji whispering, "Ikari are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine," responding trying not to look too depressed, "At least my Eva didn't do too much damage. Good thing that your Eva went Berserker and saved you."

"Shinji's right," Asuka commented, "Apparently like 01, 14 has some sort of connection with you that it risked its own neck to save you."

Rei nodded weakly before replying, "I don't know why but now that I think about it, its presence it so familiar. Like I know this person," Rei said before letting sleep take her.

Later that day after Shinji and Asuka had taken a shower; they were in the briefing room as they were going over what had happened last night. They were watching the battle up to the point where 14 had grabbed 01-X's hand when Ritsuko pause the video.

Her face was grim when she spoke, "What I am about to tell the two of you will not leave this room. Understand?" the two merely nodded before Ritsuko continued, "Shinji you will not know what I'm talking about but, Eva 14's contains the soul of Kaho."

"Oh my god," Asuka breathed out. Although not knowing who this Kaho person was Shinji had a feeling that it was someone important in Asuka's or Rei's life, or for that matter to the both of them.

"You mean to tell me that's what happened the year she disappeared?" Asuka whispered with shock written all over her face.

Ritsuko nodded, "That is correct," then facing Shinji, "Kaho Yue, was Rei's adoptive mother," Shinji's face was contorted with a mix of anger and sadness, "Kaho was the developer of Unit 14. She adopted Rei, and raised her and helped her out of her shell. However when Kaho attempted to test pilot Unit 14, the same thing happened to your mother and Asuka's mother, Kaho was absorbed and became part of Unit 14." Shinji who was still confused was trying to make sense of the matter.

"So, like how Shinji's unit used to go Berserker all those times before," Asuka stated, "That's what happened here?"

Nodding as Ritsuko answered, "That is exactly what happened here. Rei was in a lot of pain, and the Eva did what it could only do. Go Berserker to defend its pilot," however little did they know that Rei was released early, due to her organs which accelerated her healing, was heard crying from behind the door.

"Oh no," Asuka whispered as Shinji who was closer to the door opened it to find Rei on the ground leaning against the opposite wall crying her face in her hands.

"Oh my god…..why…..I can't believe that Kaho's in there," Rei sobbed as she tried to process all that she had just heard. Shinji stared in disbelief for a moment seeing for the first time Rei no longer having an emotional barrier before his sense kicked in.

He bent down in front of Rei and placed a hand on her shoulder as she spoke in a soothing voice, "It's alright Rei. I know how you felt. I felt the exact way when I learned my mom was part of the Eva," Rei looked up her nose and eyes were a deep red as she looked at Shinji, "Just let it out. Don't hurt yourself by bottling up your emotions," and before he knew it Rei had embraced Shinji as she poured her heart out. Asuka quietly came out, bent down and gently rubbed Rei's back.

As she cried she thought to herself, 'I can't believe that my mother is part of my Eva. At least I have my closest friends here to help me through.'

So how was that? A bit sappy and I might've killed it just a bit, but I wanted to show that Rei was no longer that doll-like girl she was in the Anime. So just for the purpose of showing how each character changed, this chapter has filled its purpose. Stay tuned for the next chapter, Two Timing Duos.