Authors note: Thanks to those who reviewed last time. I know, this is a quick update, but don't expect all chapters to come up so quickly. I just had a creative rush.

Rahhel – I hope you like how the story unfolds then.

katyn1 – There's a brief explanation in this chapter, but it'll be touched upon in later chapters. As for the Mary Sue, I'm pretty sure my characters don't fall under that description.

I hope I've fixed up the spacing problem this time.

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Mission 02: You're Kidding Me, Right?

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Tokyo-3, 2015

NERV HQ

Justin stretched out, placing his feet up on the table. Amy glared at him, but soon gave up any hope of telling him off. The group chatted amongst themselves until Dr Akagi walked in, Misato following close behind.

"I don't know why I had to come, Ristsu…"

"Because you're going to have to learn about the new pilots, aren't you?"

Misato stared at the group across the table, Seth waving before continuing his conversation with Fiona.

"You're kidding me… they're much too old to pilot! Except for that blue haired girl."

"We're about to find out their story, aren't we?"

The pair sat across from the group, who instantly faced them, except Justin who already was due to his feet being on the desk.

"Now, you already know myself, I'd like to introduce Major Misato Katsuragi, our Operations Director."

Justin reached across and shook her hand.

"Nice to meet you ma'am, I'm Justin Fraucrutz."

"You're not trying to hit on me, are you?"

"Oh no, just know to respect my chain of command, unlike my brother."

"Hey!" Seth stood up, but Fiona, placed a hand on his shoulder and sat him down. Amy shook her head, then Misato's hand.

"I'm Amy Ferngate."

After introductions, they began explaining their story. Justin told them about what Shinji had told him, about the Evangelions and Third Impact. Fiona then began to explain about how they grew their Evangelions from cells in a dish to gargantuans. Dr Akagi, nodded, understanding what they were saying.

"So, how did you come across the information?"

"We found the information in the computer database."

Justin swiveled in his chair a bit.

"Dr Akagi, you said that the second branch in Nervada disappeared, along with Unit-04, right?"

"Yes, what are you asking?"

"What is your theory behind how that disappeared?"

"I believe it was consumed by a Sea of Dirac, another universe."

"How did the Sea of Dirac become created?"

"We don't know, just that Unit-04 was being tested."

Fiona thought about it, then her eyes lit up.

"Then there may be some connection between the disappearance of the second branch, us finding it and unit-04, and being transported here."

Dr Akagi raised her eyebrows, while Misato put her feet up.

"What is you theory?"

"Well, what happens if the Sea of Dirac was opened by the S2 engine in Unit-04, and because Third Impact threw off the dimensional shift and brought it back? Then when the S2 organs were activated in our Evas, it reversed the original course and brought us back?"

Dr Akagi nodded.

"That sounds like it's plausible. You also sound very smart."

Justin chuckled.

"Yeah, she's smart, but not very strong."

Fiona blushed.

"And a lousy root…" Justin muttered under his breath, earning him a punch to the head, knocking him off the chair. Misato chuckled.

"You shouldn't tease a girl you know."

"Oh shut up…"

Ritsuko ignored what just happened.

"Well, I would like to offer you a job at NERV, but that'll have to wait. Right now our technicians are busy installing armour on your Evangelions. Before we start running any synch tests with you, we will find you suitable housing here in Tokyo-3. Erana, I believe we have records of a Leion Xing living in this city."

"My brother? He wouldn't recognise me, though…"

"What makes you say that?"

"He saw me die in a car crash…"

Everyone stared at her blankly except for Misato who drank some coffee, and Ritsuko who was flipping through files.

"Well, we can organise for you to live there, and the rest of you can live in the same apartment building as Misato."

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Tokyo-03

Downtown District

Leion Xing opened the door of his apartment, dropping his bag next to the door. He shook his black hair out, his black clothing helping him hide in the shadows. He tensed up as he heard singing from the bathroom, something he was not expecting. Inching closer, he could determine that the voice was of a female, which confused Leion even more. Placing one hand on the doorknob, he opened the door and recognised the voice instantly.

"Hey Leion, how was school?"

Erana looked out of the shower after not receiving a reply, sighing at the sight of Leion passed out on the floor.

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Tokyo-03

Shopping Center

Justin, Seth, Amy and Fiona walked into the shopping center, Fiona looking as excited as a kid in a candy store. Sighing, Justin placed his hands behind his head.

"They're awfully kind letting us use their funds to buy clothing. Plus extremely brave for giving it to Fiona."

"Hey!"

Seth chuckled and placed his hand on Justin's shoulder.

"You should know her best, man. You did only go out with her for three years."

"Yeah, they could've been better spent."

Amy shook her head.

"Boys…"

"And what does THAT mean, Amy?"

"Exactly what it says."

"…"

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Tokyo-03

Xing Residence

Leion opened his eyes, to see the red-haired, smiling face of his older sister. He felt like he could pass out again, but Erana put a wet cloth on his forehead.

"Don't you dare pass out on me again."

Leion sat up, Erana walking back to the bathroom to get some cool water into the cloth. He rubbed his eyes.

"I'm just halucinating, she's not back from the dead—"

"You better believe it, kiddo."

Leion stared into the eyes of his older sister.

"But you died! I saw you die! Plus you haven't aged a bit."

"A good point to being dead, I suppose."

Tokyo-03

Apartment Building

Fiona ran up and unlocked the door, the boys stumbling up the stairs behind her carrying mountains of shopping with them.

"You didn't tell em she was THIS bad, Justin!"

"I did give you a fair warning Seth."

They walked in, placing their bags down before running back down to the car to get the rest of the shopping. On their way back with the last of it, they spotted Misato and Shinji walking behind a ranting Asuka. Seth sighed.

"He's whipped."

"You can say that again."

Authors note: Well, that's the second chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. Remember, please R&R!