Inescapable Grasp of Eva
Chapter III SEELE Returns, 04 Strikes
Sorry for the long delay, but if you've been noticing, I've been working on three major projects. Well anyways, this is one of my minor projects I'll work on for a while, then forget, then remember. But after I complete one of my major projects, I can easily focus my attention on this story and complete it that much sooner. However I just might make this a forth project if I get enough reviews over the next few chapters. Well anyways, that's all from me, please enjoy the chapter.
CrimsonGaze: Sorry for keeping you waiting, but if you read my statement, you'll understand. Well anyways, yes I agree it adds a bit of realism. However I will grow them out of that into an OOC state. Well anyways, please keep reviewing. I really appreciate them.
J.G. the Game Master: Yes, your fic gave me ideas for my story lol. And yes, someone actually helps him. Please continue to read if you like. I'd appreciate your comments, but if you do not wish to because of the ShinjiXRei fluff, I understand.
Somewhere in a dark room, the day Jon had arrived, the leadership of SEELE has convened for a meeting concerning their next attack upon NERV.
(A/N I'm going to use a different format, but it'll only be used in terms of SEELE)
SEELE 12: This is impossible. Our Eva Series should have destroyed all the Eva's present including Unit 06!
SEELE 04: That is true; however there is the fact that initially it was only Eva 00 and 01 that sortie with our units. 02 arrived later after the battle. And because of the short time span between 02's intervention and Unit 06's arrival, two of the Eva's were ready for combat.
SEELE 07: That is correct. However I have come up with a plan, if you approve that is.
SEELE 01: What is it that you propose?
SEELE 07: As you know we have our own production Eva's. No I am not referring to the Mass Production models. It has been proven that although they are powerful they cannot last long, plus we need them in our other plans. The other Eva's we possess however are expendable. I suggest that we program our dummy plugs, since we have an unlimited supply, with various combat techniques so that when NERV counters our Eva's with theirs, ours will have the advantage for we will program them with combat styles that can support one another.
SEELE 01: There is one flaw in your plan.
SEELE 07: And what would that be?
SEELE 10: It we are to start now our Eva's would be ready to sortie by the time Unit 04 and its pilot came. They already have 6 Eva's ready to sortie at a moments notice. Plus there is the fact we only possess close range combat equipment. They on the other hand could easily engage us with range, leaving our warriors vulnerable and virtually useless.
SEELE 07: You have a point there, but in case of such a problem I have a plan to ensure close melee will occur.
SEELE 05: Oh you do? Please do tell.
SEELE 07: As you know, if need be, Eva's can go supersonic. We can easily inject a small dosage of highly concentrated adrenalin into the Eva giving it the needed energy boost in order to get close enough to render the heavier weapons useless.
SEELE 01: That can easily work to our advantage. I want the Eva's prepped for sortie, program the plugs with whatever combat style that will work in harmony with other styles and ensure that they are ready to sortie by next week. This meeting is adjourned.
And with that all 12 monoliths were consumed by the darkness.
At NERV, all 6 pilots were sitting in their respective Entry Plugs as they waited for instructions. The klaxon had sounded while all the pilots were enjoying the sunshine. Now all six Eva's present were standing on the catapults as they waited to be launched. They didn't have to wait much longer as Misato's face appeared.
"Alright here's the situation," Misato started explaining, "We have 9 Eva's deployed just at the edge of the city. They don't seem to be interested in attacking the city yet. They also appear to be armed with only close combat weapons. Therefore you will be deployed with only close range weapons at your disposal."
"Perfect!" Jon cried out in glee, "I get to test out my Progressive Blades in combat finally!"
In the background, laughing could easily be heard from the bridge crew, "Well I'm glad that you are excited, however there are 9 units while there are only 6 of you."
"Um Misato," Shinji's worried voice then came up, "Are there pilots involved besides us?"
Remembering what happened the last time an Eva was the enemy, Misato checked her console before responding, "You're in luck, no life signs. All dummy plugs. So kick their asses!"
Shinji let out a sign of relief as Misato closed the channel, "Do not fear Shinji, we will be victorious if we work together." Natasha's confident voice raised Shinji's spirit as they all prepared for combat.
Misato took one last look at the sync ratios before calling the launch, "Looking good Toji, you're holding 48, ALL EVA'S LAUNCH!" Instantly the catapults sent all 6 Eva's up along the various shafts until they reached the surface near the edge of the city where 6 Progressive swords were waiting to be drawn. All Units with the exception of 05 picked up a Progressive Sword. Jon upon surfacing extended his Progressive Blades from his forearms.
Meanwhile in Central Dogma Maya noticed some sort of transmission, "Colonel, take a look at this!"
"What have you got?" Misato inquired.
"It seems to be a radio transmission," Maya responding typing on her console, "Audio only though."
"Put it through," Misato commanded.
"Greetings NERV," a voice of 12 people speaking in unison, "This is SEELE, and we would like a rematch. This time we have our own Eva's instead of our Mass Production model."
"So it's a duel is it?" Misato asked, with a smirk on her face, "So how is it going to be?"
"The rules are simple," SEELE responding, "A series of 1 on 1 matches to the death, any interference with the exception of dragging fellow comrades of the battlefield. Any questions?"
"Not really," Misato replied, "Let's do this!" SEELE then closed the channel, "Ritsuko, which Eva does the Magi recommend?"
"Just a moment," Ritsuko replied as she typed on her console, "The MAGI recommends Unit 05 to begin."
Misato then turned to face to main screen again, "Well you heard the good doctor. Jon, you're up first!"
"So it's generally mortal combat eh? OH HELLZ YEAH!" Jon cried out.
"Good luck Jon!"
"Kick that bastard's ass!"
"Don't get yourself killed now dumbbell."
"Good luck Pilot Dang."
"Take it down comrade."
Jon's Eva then proceeded forward, the suns beams reflecting off the black of its armour from behind casting a shadow which dulled the white parts of its armour giving it more of a menacing appearance. Jon did not have to wait long as he was approached by a unit red and white, as it took up a martial arts stance.
"Oh I see, so it's Tai-Kwan-Do this thing is using eh?" Jon asked aloud, "Well in that case bring it on!" Jon immediately charged his opponent bringing his right arm back intended to impale his opponent. However his movements were slow compared to his opponent as the next thing he knew he found himself forced face first into the ground. He cursed as he quickly got up and readied himself.
This time his opponent made the first move as he went down to sweep Jon. However Jon caught on and quickly jumped over his opponent. He turned around as he attempted to impale its head only to be stopped it grabbed the forearm while its other hand punched the stomach sending the Eva reeling back in pain for a moment but only to received a kick to the face sending the Eva flying back.
"Oh you've gotta be ficking me!" Jon cried out in exasperation. He got back up and decided that a change in style was needed as he retracted his blades and took up another stance. His body turned to the left, bringing his right leg and arm forward. He had the side of his leg facing his opponent while he bent his arm so that the bottom of his forearm faced his opponent. He also bent his left leg while he brought it left arm back poised as it was ready to strike if the blade was extending.
He then stood there ready and waiting not making a move. Not aware of what he was planning the Eva charged him. Next thing happened before anyone realized it the Eva was sent flying straight into its comrades. Jon had side stepped at the last minute ramming its knee into the Eva's stomach before kicking it as hard as he could. He merely stood there as he waited for his opponent to charge him again. This time however he countered its charge with a fist to the stomach before elbowing the back and kicking it onto his back. He then resumed his previous stance.
"What the hell is he doing?" Asuka asked feeling annoyed at how long this battle was taking.
"That is his style of combat," Natasha replied.
"Huh? His style? But just a moment ago he was on the charge flailing about," Asuka was now feeling confused.
"Yes that is true Pilot Soryu," Rei replied this time, "However that was when his blades were extending."
Asuka tilted her head still failing to understand, "It is simple," Natasha began to explain, "When he is using his Progressive Blades, he most bold. He'll be more direct with his attacks. However when he fights without weapons of any sort, he uses a different means of fighting. As you can see, he is wearing his opponent down. He'll simply let his opponent come to him, use its force to start his combo, and then will either hit the opponent a few times, and then kick the opponent away, or immediately put some distance either by kicking it or moving back. This style allows him to wear his opponent down. But it is meant for fighting against thugs, highly angered people or people who do not think."
Catching on to his style the Eva made its way but instead of charging it slowly crept along until it was less than 20 meters away. Yet after a few more steps Jon's style immediately changed. He became more aggressive as he started to attack, throwing punch after punch, and kick after kick never giving his opponent the chance to retaliate.
"Now what's happening? Doesn't he have a style that he can just stick to?" Asuka was now highly annoyed as how Jon didn't seem to have a particular style.
"But that is his style," Shinji commented, "He fights adaptively. He will base the way he attacks on how his opponent reacts to him."
"Huh? When did you become a kung fu master?" Asuka asked in surprised.
"Hey Devil-Incarnate, if you just observe the way he fights you could've figured that out yourself you know," Toji stated flatly.
However before Asuka could respond there was a sickening crunch as Jon had grabbed its arm and snapped it by the elbow joint before ramming his fist right into its S2 core thus ending the bout. As his Eva pulled its arm out and stood up tall, a gasp could be heard over the comm.
"Jon where's your Umbilical Cable?" Misato asked in surprise.
"Oh that," Jon scratched the back of his head, "Opps…well actually I never connected one. I was on S2 power the whole time actually."
"Good idea actually," Ritsuko said from the background, "Everyone, switch to S2 Power, you'll be able to fight without much restraint to your movement." Instantly everyone discharged this cables as they engaged the S2 organs in the bosoms of their Eva's.
"Alright then the MAGI says that Asuka should go next."
"Finally!" Asuka cried out in exasperation, "Now I'll show you how it's done!" she then quickly drew the sword that she had driven into the ground as she stepped up as the tapped Jon's Eva's hand.
"Pilot Dang, why did you and Pilot Soryu tap each other's hands?" Rei asked inquisitively.
"It's quite simple Rei," Jon explained, "In Canada and USA, whenever it's a team battle in wrestling or some other form of competitive fighting, usually when a person wants switch in or out with a partner, he or she will tap the partner's hand as a means of switching. In this case, I 'tagged' Asuka indicating that she's up, I'm out. You understand?" Satisfied with the answer, she merely nodded her head as she turned her direction back towards the battlefield up ahead.
Asuka was approached by pure green Eva holding a Progressive Sword of its own. Immediately it took up stance and Asuka followed suit. Neither dared move as they awaited their opponents to make their move. In a flash both found themselves locked as their swords grinded against one another in a test of strength seeing how each one would react when one puts up the pressure. Then 02 let the force of the attacker move it back as it side stepped before elbowing its back onto the ground before stabbing it through the S2 Engine.
"Ha now that is how it's done Dangy boy," Asuka commented as she withdrew the sword.
"Umm…Asuka I hate to break it to ya but there is one small problem," Jon stated as an anime sweat drop formed in his hair.
"And what would that be?" Asuka asked feeling annoyed that someone was trying to ruin her victory.
"That was a militia warrior you fought," he replied, "Militias were not the best of tacticians. They simply charge and fight. Plus the fact is they have no training, and for another they exert a hell of a lot forward force hence the momentum which gave you the easy victory." Instantly Asuka threw a major fit as she started cursing in German using various vulgar phrases that everyone closes all comm. lines with her.
The other two matches ended fairly well, Toji defeating his opponent by tripping it and then barraged it with punches until the armour gave out. Natasha also won without too much problem as her training and strength gave her a huge advantage.
Rei then stepped up as she waited for her opponent. The SEELE Eva units stepped aside to reveal the orange variant of Unit 00. Rei prepared herself as her opponent picked up a bow staff and took up a stance. Rei brought her sword up and took up stance as well. However the next thing she knew her opponent was already up in her face as she felt the staff strike her head. However before she even touched the ground she felt the staff hit her on the side of her abdomen forcing her back. She regained her balance only to meet an onslaught of various attacks all over. She didn't know how long she could put up with the beatings she was receiving. The others could only watch as her opponent was hitting her particularly on her arms. Strike after strike Rei couldn't keep up with her opponents speed. However she started to notice a pattern in her opponents strike. Her legs were untouched, and her opponent seemed to be attacking her left shoulder, sides, right shoulder and back. She timed the attack and was about to drop down to sweep but her opponent seemed to have predicted her move and jumped over landing behind as it intended to thrust the staff thought the entry plug. However Rei reacted by rolling over and just thrust. Out of pure chance she had thrust her blade straight through the S2 core silencing the Unit.
"Well that leaves just one match left. Let's hope that Shinji can do this," Misato said to herself as she watched Eva 01 step up. He was greeted by a pure black unit with silver outlines. He raised his sword as he prepared for battle. Yet what happened from thereon in left Shinji utterly surprised. The next thing he knew his opponent had disappeared and reappeared underneath them, kicking him in the chest, thus sending his Eva flying back. However his opponent quickly came up from behind and sent him up vertically. As he came down he was kicked up again but this time his opponent jumped up along with him as it hammered him back into the ground with a powerful kick. His abdomen and his back were screaming in pain as he struggled to get back up.
"RITSUKO WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?" Misato yelled. Ritsuko immediately consulted the MAGI as it took the information from a moment ago to determine the style of fighting. Ritsuko's jaw dropped as it displayed: FIGHTING STYLE: NINJUTSU/TAIJUTSU. Ritsuko bit her lip as she was familiar with the power when one knew both styles.
Shinji wasn't faring well as his opponent started to kick and punch Shinji so fast he couldn't do anything to defend himself. He kept reeling back and forth as punch after punch, kick after kick landed on him so fast he literally never knew what hit him. After a few more punches and kicks his opponent kicked him in the jaw sending him careening into a mountain side embedding his Eva into the rock. Shinji struggled as attempted to will his Eva to move, but too no avail as the pain was so great he had great difficultly moving. He saw that his opponent was far too strong for him and he and his Eva hung their heads in defeat.
"Oh fucking hell no," Jon cursed, "SHINJI GET YOUR BLOODY ASS IN GEAR AND KICK THAT THINGS ASS!"
"Are you giving up that easily you baka? If you give up now you'll only prove my point," Asuka called out.
"Shinji are you nuts? C'mon man you are the best among the rest of us. Don't let SEELE whip you around like that!" Toji called out trying to get him going.
"Comrade Ikari, do not fail us. You have too much at stake," Natasha also called out in an attempt to get Shinji back into the fight.
"Shinji please don't give up. You promised me!" Rei cried out. Hearing her voice, Shinji looked up into the screen to see Rei's face, just in time to catch a tear stream down her face.
"You promised me you'd never leave. You promised me. You are a man of your word are you not?" Rei's voice was trembling, yet it rang of confidence. Shinji then remembered a conversation they had a while back.
Flashback
"So Ayanami what is it that you want to talk about?" Shinji asked Rei.
Rei thought out the words, blushing when she asked, "What do you think of me Ikari-kun?"
"What?" Shinji was surprised, "What do you mean?"
"What are your feelings for me? Do you like me? Do you find me attractive?" Rei replied as the shade of red deepened.
"Uh…..Rei….w-w-w-why are you ask me th-th-this now?" Shinji stuttered.
"I overheard your conversation with Pilot Dang a week ago," Rei replied blushing furiously, "I heard you say that you have deep feelings for me. Is it true?"
"Uhh…," he was not expecting Rei to actually confront him, but in the moment he responded, "Yes…it's true. I care for you greatly," Shinji replied his voice slightly trembling.
Rei blushed, but continued, "I am wondering would you like to…that is if you want to that is… if you and I could possibly initiate an attempt to further our relationship." Rei stated bluntly.
"You mean as in becoming boyfriend and girlfriend?" Shinji asked.
"Exactly," Rei quickly replied.
"I'd like that," Shinji replied blushing, "You know I'm glad you asked. I don't think would've had the courage."
Rei smiled, "I am too. However there is something I want you to promise me."
"Sure thing if you also keep a promise as well," Shinji replied.
"Very well Shinji-kun. My request is that you never leave me," Rei stated.
"Whoa! Same thing for me," Shinji stated surprised.
"May I ask for your reason?" Rei asked curiously.
"You only have once chance left. There are not more you left. You are now completely unique. You aren't that replaceable girl I met. I don't want you to waste your life needlessly," Shinji replied smiling.
"Agreed, and as for my reason, you seem to run away a lot. I want you to stop, and just enjoy life," Rei replied.
Shinji kissed Rei on the cheek, "Done." Rei smiled.
End Flashback
Remembering his promise to Rei seemed to snap him back to his senses. He let out a roar as he willed his Eva to move. Slowly but surely, the surrounding rock began to crumble as the Eva attempted to rip itself out free from the rock.
Meanwhile back in Central Dogma, Maya had been monitoring the sync ratios of the pilots when she noticing something about Shinji's rates, "Dr. Akagi, we have a problem here!" Maya called out.
"What is it Lt. Ibuki?" Ritsuko responded instantly.
"The Third Child's sync rate is rapidly rising. It's already at 90 and climbing" However before Ritsuko could say anything Maya spoke again, "Oh my god, he's just hit 100 and still rising." Through the speakers everyone could hear a powerful roar. However the sound seemed to be an overlapping roar, as if two beings were letting their anger out at the same time. They looked at the camera that was on Unit 01 and the camera inside Shinji's Entry Plug to see them both roaring at the same time.
Unit 01 has broke itself free as the mighty behemoth charged the black Eva with demonic speed intended only for those who had somehow harmed its pilot. However the enemy simply dodged the attack, but the demon replied by back flipping landing beside the enemy as it launched a punch. Not able to react in time the enemy was sent flying but flipped a few times before disappearing and reappearing. However Shinji could see better than he ever could and caught the attack before he could come into contact. He instantly grabbed its foot and spun it a few times before tossing it. As the Eva flew Unit 01 charged it. Before it even landed the next thing people saw was a rather sickening sight. Eva 01 had rammed its horn straight through the S2 core of the enemy Eva, in which a sickening crunch could be heard as the horn pierced through armour, flesh and bone. Eva 01 quickly pushed the limp body off its head and had turned its attention to the remaining three.
"Hey guys, sorry it took so long," called out, panting heavily as he tried to maintain his current sync, which had gone down to 93, "But that thing was being such an asshole." Shinji had his Eva bend down as it prepared to spring, when it suddenly collapsed as Shinji's groan could be heard over the comm. system.
"Third Child is unconscious!" Maya called out.
"That's to be expected after fighting in berserker state, especially in this case, in which he was in control," Ritsuko stated.
"The 3 Eva's are attacking Unit 01!" Shigeru called out from his station.
"WHAT?" Misato yelled out in fright, "YOU FIVE, GET SHINJI THE HELL OUT OF THERE!" However they were too late as the three had already pounced on the purple mecha, kicking it up into the air as they used a combination of bunches and kicks, using each other to boost one or the other up into the air as they continued to assault upon the limp unit. Inside although was no longer synced was flying about in his entry plug, smashing against the walls.
The other 5 Eva's could only hopelessly watch as the SEELE Eva's kept up a combination, ensuring that one was constantly battering the silent unit as the others kept the pilots at bay. However as it was sent into the air, and one of the attackers had its sword drawn out ready to strike, something silver all of a sudden streaked down as its smashed its feet on the head of the attacker. The silver unit attempted to reach out and stop Unit 01 from falling but failed as it smashed into the ground.
The grounded unit got up as it growled, and raised its sword to its waist, holding it so the tip pointed away from it, poised to cut the newcomer in half. However the silver unit reacted by drawing its Progressive Knife and jumped up, landing behind its attacker, stabbing the entry plug, destroying the dummy plug. The unit removed its knife as the unit fell silent, crumpling upon the ground. The unit turned its attention towards the two remaining units as they continued to fight the Evas. It rushed in, as it drew its second Progressive Knife, and thrust both knives into the backs of the attackers. They both quickly went silent as the unit removed its blade.
Wondering who the new comer was Misato was the first to speak, "NERV H.Q. to the unidentified Eva, state your designation."
In central dogma, a new screen appeared revealing a sandy haired, fair skinned, blue eyed boy with a scar on his cheek, "Oh so this is the great Jap 2nd in command, Colonel Katsuragi. Well call me Sam, Sam Jackson, 5th Child and Evangelion Unit 04 at your service."
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