Criminal Masterminds
Summary: Gendo left Shinji with a teacher. If only he had known what he was doing. Now, Gendo had a bigger problem to deal with: someone who can and will outthink him. Crossover.
Chapter 3: The Tongue of Angels
Evangelion Unit 01 observed the Angel with mild curiosity. Inside, Shinji had already decided to let Kizuku take control, and simply relay tactical information. As they approached, the Angel let loose a blast of energy.
AT Field. Just disperse the blast. There's no need to make the Angel think we mean it any harm.
Kizuku complied, even though she hated the idea. The Angel's blast struck the AT Field and dissipated as she continued forward.
Remove the restraints from your hand and hold it open, palm facing the Angel.
For a moment, Kizuku struggled with the odd glove before sighing in frustration. Using her AT Field, she destroyed the glove, exposing her true hand. She then did as she was instructed, and held it out towards the Angel. At first, the Angel did nothing. Then it seemed to snarl.
"Perversion, what do you want?"
Inside the Eva, Shinji heard both the translation through Kizuku's mind, as well as the strange sounds that he knew sounded familiar.
On NERV's Command Deck, Artemis and Holly looked at each other in surprise. These things speak Gnomish, Artemis thought.
"What do you want?" the Angel asked again.
Shinji's mind raced as he sent his thoughts to Kizuku, Do you know how to reply?
I only understand. I do not know how to speak it.
Do you have any external speakers? Shinji asked.
I do.
Activate them. Shinji then cleared his throat. When he saw the green light on the HUD that signaled that the speakers where on, he began to talk, "I'm sorry, but we don't speak that language. Can you speak English?"
"No, but I understand it."
"That should be fine. We can understand you," Shinji replied and then asked. "What is it that you want?"
"You hurt us," the Angel growled. "Now we will destroy you."
"Why?" Shinji asked.
"A long time ago, we were going to destroy you and live here on this world, but we were driven out. Now we will claim this world as our own, seeing as They are no longer here to guard you."
"I'm sorry, but I don't know what you are talking about," Shinji said. "If you are hurt, then we can help. If we did something, perhaps we can reconcile, instead of fighting a war."
"You are too late."
Shinji didn't even have time to react as the Angel charged, but he didn't have to. Kizuku was already moving, meeting the Angel head on. But with the boy, she was having trouble moving. She willed herself to respond better, but was having more and more trouble. Eventually, the Angel overpowered her, toppling her to the ground before letting loose a powerful blast from its eyes. As she grunted from the pain, she realized why her movements were sluggish. Everything she did, the boy, her pilot, felt. The burning pain that she could shrug off, he couldn't. He writhed in agony before finally passing out, and her body stopped moving.
Even while unable to move, Kizuku knew that the Angel was now moving past her, heading for the pyramid, the only place the Eva could call home. But she couldn't move, not without her pilot.
That's why I'm here, said a voice. I never wanted him to be hurt, so I came up with another idea. You claim, Kizuku, that I bound you to my will. I'm sorry it seemed that way. In reality, I was trying to bind myself to you, so that you could use me instead of him.
Suddenly understanding, Kisuku felt newfound power and triumph flood through her as her eyes blazed to life.
Inside NERV, everything was chaotic until the Angel stopped advancing and turned. Unit 01 had gotten back up. The mouth restraints broke as it threw its head back and roared like a bloodthirsty hound.
Behind his hands, Gendo smirked as he heard Ritsuko whisper in shock, "What have we created?"
The Eva charged the Angel, who was unprepared for the sudden attack and took several blows to the face before it could retaliate. Snarling, the Eva lifted the Angel up on its shoulders and threw it across the Geofront, far away from the pyramid. The Angel stood shakily and unleashed another blast of energy. The Eva raised its hand, AT Field flexing, and caught the blast. Holding the ball of energy in one hand, it charged forward once more. It collided with the Angel's AT Field, but simply tore through it with its free hand, and threw the ball of light at the Angel's face. The Angel fell on its back, its armored skin melted and fused, making it unable to move. Grinning, the Eva knelt down and grabbed the red sphere in both hands. Placing its foot on the Angel's chest, Unit 01 began trying to remove the sphere from the Angel.
No! the Angel screamed, though only Artemis and Holly understood. You can't have that! It's mine! Mine! When the Eva didn't let up, the Angel snarled, Fine then!
The explosion from the Angel's self destruct sent the Eva flying through the air. It landed on its back right next to the pyramid, and went inert.
The battle was over.
Holly watched the two children that were now under her care with all the concern of a true mother. The doctors, especially Ritsuko, had assured her that both Shinji and Rei would be fine, but she was still worried because they had yet to wake up.
"If it makes you feel better, just give them a few sparks," Artemis suggested from his chair, where he was furiously typing away on his laptop.
"Are you any better, sitting there and not worrying?" Holly retorted.
"Probably not," Artemis answered truthfully, "But I am concerned for another aspect of their well being. That's why I'm working with a few contacts right now, to secure their future."
This got Holly's attention, "Oh?"
"Do you honestly thing that Shinji's father will willingly let us maintain our status as his guardian, and take Rei on as well?" Artemis shook his head, "He won't do it. I'll give him the benefit of doubt, but that's it. I don't trust him."
Holly nodded, finally understanding. If Artemis didn't trust someone, they usually were not people you wanted to even talk to.
Misato entered at that time. Her head was still bound, but three days and the healing Holly had done at the time of the accident had done wonders. Cautiously, she approached the two of them, "Mr. and Mrs. Fowl, I'm very grateful for helping me three days ago. All of NERV is. I'm sure that wherever you go, the Commander will remember what you did. Now, I know that the two of you do a lot of work, so we won't hold you here any longer. I've been ordered to escort you out, so that you can return to your jobs."
"What about Shinji?" Holly asked.
"He's the Commander's son, and his guardianship has been transferred to me," Misato answered.
"We'll see about that, especially since I wasn't notified," Artemis said coldly. He typed a little more, and then plugged in his portable printer and began printing several pages. "Where is the Commander? I need to speak to him."
"Probably in his office," Misato answered. "Why?"
"Take me too him," Artemis ordered, gathering his things. "Or I can go find him myself." Realizing she was in no position to argue, Misato did as she was told.
The instant he was led into Gendo's office, Artemis knew he didn't like it. It was bigger than necessary, and was in need of some good lighting. It also disturbed him that it seemed to contain fairy architecture. Keeping his magic at the ready, he was surprised to find a familiar face standing next to Gendo's chair.
"Professor," he nodded. "How long have you been here?"
"Long enough to know I don't want to be," Fuyutsuki answered. "It's good to see you, Professor Fowl."
"What do you want?" Gendo growled behind his hands.
"To inform you of a few things," Artemis said, placing the papers he had printed out on Gendo's desk. "One: I will be staying in Tokyo-3, as I've accepted a job as an instructor at the local High School. Two: Shinji will be staying with me for the time being. Three: I am suing you for Child Neglect and Abuse, War Profiteering, Illegal Child Warfare Involvement, Illegal Transferring of Guardianship, and Abuse of Millitary Power. I have all the forms drawn up, and the agreement of several in the necessary governments. I hope you can come up with a reasonable defense. Until court, Mr. Rokubungi." Artemis turned on his heals and walked out of the office, leaving Gendo and Misato in shock, and Fuyutsuki feeling very relieved.