(AN: Hi All! Thanks for the reviews! Here is another chapter. I hope to have Chapter 18 up soon.)
Neon Genesis Z
Genesis: 17
Activation
The next morning at the apartment Misato packed up for her trip to Matsushiro. She wanted to tell Shinji about the new pilot but she was afraid, she knew Shinji gets depressed easily. She thought about it and decided it was for the best not to tell him, he was already asking questions last night when she mention she was leaving to activation tests on Unit-03. Asuka was fuming about it, but she knew that Asuka knew who the pilot was talking to Kaji. Misato took a deep breath and walk out of her room.
Shinji was getting ready for school, his thoughts were on the activation test for Unit-03, he knew a pilot was needed for it, he wondered who that would be. He never really like being a Eva pilot he did it since he was told too, he wondered if the new pilot was like him or more like Asuka which was selected and trained for piloting, and Rei did it because his father said so. He walked out of his room when he was ready.
Asuka was just plain pissed off and getting ready for school. She thought how a dumb jock like Touji can be a pilot, who decides these things. She also missed Trunks already and he was gone only a day. She took a deep breath and walked out of her room. She headed straight for school she didn't feel like talking to her other roommates this morning.
Shinji and Misato heard the door open and close. They figured it was Asuka leaving for school. Misato knew why. Shinji was lost. Misato and Shinji finished breakfast and headed for the door.
"Misato, how long will you be gone for?" Shinji asked.
"I will be gone about four days, don't worry I asked Kaji to watch over you guys while I'm gone. Trunks will be in the US for a few days as well." Misato said.
"Ok Misato well I better head to school, see you when you get back." Shinji said.
Misato smiled.
"Have a good day Shinji." Misato said.
The both headed out the door. On the other side of town in a city hospital, Touji was visiting his sister, she has been in the hospital since the first Eva battle. She is paralyzed from the waist down. The doctors are doing all they can for her but his father's insurance pays for so much. Touji's father refuses for his son to work, he wants him to concentrate on school so his father works two jobs, and he doesn't have time to even visit his daughter. He had a seat next to her bed.
"Hi Sakura its Touji." Touji said.
Sakura opened her eyes and look at Touji she smiled.
"Morning Touji." Sakura said.
"How are you feeling this morning?" Touji asked.
"A bit better, my sore throat has gone away, the nurses gave me ice cream to celebrate." Sakura said.
Touji smiled.
"That is good news." Touji said.
"Yea but I still can't go home they say." Sakura said.
Touji nodded. She still needs care for her internal injuries.
"I know, they are working hard to help you Sakura, if we had more money we would get you the best care." Touji said.
"It's ok Touji you and father are doing your best and that is what counts, I miss father I hope he visits me soon, you need to get going Touji to school." Sakura said.
Touji looked at the time, it was that time. He nodded and kissed his sister's forehead and headed for the school.
Touji got to school right when Kensuke got there, before Shinji and Asuka. He was grateful that the hospital was close to the school. Shinji walked in soon after, followed by Rei. Asuka came in later the all of them.
"Hey you're here, you left before I did but getting here late, what's up?" Shinji asked.
"Nothing I just didn't want to walk with you today is that a crime." Asuka said with anger in her voice.
Shinji just went back to what he was doing. Class started soon after.
In the deserts of the US Trunks and the investigation team were at the site of NERV-02, big lights on trucks lit up the area from all sides since it was dark and late in the US. All they saw was a big crater where the base and the supporting town were. Trunks was shocked on the devastation.
"Captain Trunks we are going to begin are investigation." The tech said.
"No problem carry out your investigation I'm going to take a look on the other side." Trunks said.
The tech nodded. Trunks took off in the air. The team was stunned on his abilities. Everyone at NERV got a briefing on Trunks's so they were familiar with his abilities but it was amazing to see in person.
Trunks got to the other side of the crater, there wasn't much here either, this whole area was wiped out. This wasn't a pleasant way to die. On the ground there was a stuffed animal, it was dirty. Trunks just shook his head. He decided to walk around the crater. He noticed the crater was smooth almost polished.
'Interesting.' Trunks thought.
He got back to the team which was just confused. They wanted to classify it has explosion. Trunks disagreed with it. An explosion wouldn't be so clean like this crater.
"I disagree. An explosion is not so clean, you would see blast marks. Look around do you see any? Looks like something just swallowed everything up." Trunks said.
"Yes but what about the smoke that we saw from the satellite footage?" The tech asked.
"It might have been an initial explosion but it shouldn't be classified. I would go with Dr. Akagi's explanation of the Sea of Dirac." Trunks said.
"Let's get some samples of the area and inside the crater, we can take a clearer look in the in the daylight." The lead tech said.
Everyone agreed and went to work. Back in Japan the class of 2-A were just about to have lunch. Touji got the most excited.
"I love lunch time!" Touji said.
Kensuke and Shinji just shook there heads. That is when the intercom went off.
"Touji Suzahara please report to principles office." The voice said over the comm.
"What did you do now Touji?" Kensuke laughed.
"I don't know I will be back." Touji said.
Touji was walking down the hallway wondering what he did wrong, he couldn't remember anything. He reached for the principle's door and walked in. Inside he saw the school's principle and a woman he recognized her as Ritsuko Akagi, Misato's friend and the doctor to the Eva pilots. Ritsuko stood up.
"Hello you must be Touji, please have a seat." Ritsuko said.
"Ok." Touji said.
The principle walked out of the room while they talked.
"Is there something wrong Dr. Akagi?" Touji said.
"No not at all I'm here to inform you that you been selected to be an Eva pilot." Ritsuko said bluntly.
Touji was shocked at what she just said.
"You mean a real Eva pilot like Shinji and Asuka?" Touji asked.
"That is correct Touji, Unit-03 should be arriving today from the US." Ritsuko said.
"Thanks for the offer but I'm not interested in being an Eva pilot. I see how the other pilots are and even though Shinji and Asuka are my good friends they are both head cases, I will not be another head case." Touji said.
Touji got up and headed for the door.
"Not even for your sister?" Ritsuko said.
Touji stop. Ritsuko grinned knowing she hit a nerve. Touji turned around.
"What did you say?" Touji asked in an angry tone.
"You heard what I said. If you agree to pilot I will make sure your sister gets transferred to our private hospital, your family wouldn't have to worry about the medical billings that keep piling up." Ritsuko said.
Touji took a moment to think about it. It would be nice to see his sister up and moving again. Also his father didn't have to worry so much anymore.
"I will do it for my sister, you better just deliver on your word." Touji said.
Ritsuko nodded.
"You have my word Touji." Ritsuko said.
"What do I have to do now?" Touji asked.
"You have to report to NERV tomorrow you will be going to the test facility to activate the Eva, it's in Matsushiro, it's a simple procedure. Your father has been informed about your new role. Please report to NERV no later then 9am tomorrow." Ritsuko said.
Touji nodded.
"I understand 9am." Touji said.
"I will have your sister transferred to the private hospital tonight." Ritsuko said.
"Thank you." Touji said.
Ritsuko smiled and walked out of the office. Touji followed and decided to take a walk, he didn't feel like being in class the rest of the day.
The others in class were wondering what was going on with Touji since he didn't return to class. Of course Asuka knew why but she was going to keep her promise. Hikari was the most concerned. She decided to talk to Asuka via the school chat system.
Hikari H: Asuka can I talk to you about something?
Asuka S: What is it?
Hikari H: It's about Touji.
Asuka S: I already know you that you like him.
Hikari H: How do you know?
Asuka S: It's pretty obvious, have you told Touji?"
Hikari H: No not yet I want too but I'm not sure how he feels.
Asuka S: I think he likes you too but he is too much of a stooge to say it.
Hikari H: Really? Maybe I should say something first.
Asuka S: If I was you I would say something to him today.
Hikari H: Why today?
Asuka S: While it is fresh in your mind.
Hikari H: I see, I will do it today.
Asuka S: Can I ask you something?
Hikari H: Sure
Asuka S: Why do you like that stooge?
Hikari H: He is sweet and compassionate.
Asuka S: uh huh I see. Good luck with that later on.
Hikari turned around to see Asuka. Asuka just nodded and smiled. Hikari turned back around.
Misato was at the air base at Matsushiro waiting for Unit-03 to arrive. She was pissed that it is a one hour late. A few minutes later the plane with Unit-03 attached arrived. Everyone rushed to get the Eva into its test cage. Misato called Ritsuko.
"Hello?" Ritsuko asked.
"Hey Ritsuko, the Eva arrived they are putting it in the test cage for tomorrow's activation test, have you informed the pilot yet." Misato said.
"He is informed he will arrive tomorrow mid morning." Ritsuko said.
"How did he take it?" Misato asked.
"Not as bad as I thought, he only agreed because we will be placing his sister in our private hospital." Ritsuko said.
"Sounds good I guess." Misato said.
"I will be leaving for Matsushiro soon I will be there early evening to begin the prep work." Ritsuko said.
"See you then, later." Misato said.
"Bye." Ritsuko said.
They both hung up the phone. Misato went back to oversee the project going on.
Back at the school class was let out of the day. People noticed Touji didn't come back to class. Hikari was most worried. She decided to go look for him. Asuka and Shinji had to get NERV for testing. Asuka told her that she will call her later. Hikari decided to start with the school grounds. She found him at the basketball court. She observed him a bit, she notice his grim expression. He didn't seem to notice her. She decided to speak up.
"Touji?" Hikari said.
Touji turned around.
"It's the class rep what's up?" Touji asked.
Hikari was a bit taken back that he didn't use her name.
"I was concerned since you didn't come back to class, is everything ok?" Hikari asked.
"Yea I'm fine I just didn't feel like coming back to class." Touji said.
Hikari didn't seem to believe him, it isn't like him to be so down.
"Are you sure?" Hikari asked.
"YES I'M SURE JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!" Touji yelled.
Hikari was really upset that he yelled at her, she began to cry. Touji realized what he done, it wasn't something he wanted to do, he didn't mean to yell at her. Hikari ran off.
"Wait!" Touji said.
Hikari just ran. Touji ran after her. He finally caught up to her, he was surprised that she was a fast runner. He grabbed her arm.
"Let go Touji!" Hikari said.
Touji let go.
"I'm sorry for yelling I'm under a bit of stress at the moment." Touji said.
Hikari didn't know if she wanted to hear his excuse.
"Please I really didn't mean it Hikari I shouldn't have yelled at you." Touji said.
"I'm listening." Hikari said.
Touji didn't know how to tell her or even if he should, but he did really liked her and wanted her to be part of his life.
"You know about my sister, I would do anything to help her and I found something that would help her get healthy, but it wasn't what I expected." Touji said.
Hikari knew the situation with his sister it was really sad.
"I know what did you do?" Hikari asked.
"It isn't what I did it is what I was asked to do." Touji said.
"What do you have to do Touji?" Hikari asked.
Touji looked into her eyes.
"I have to pilot an Eva, I go for tests tomorrow." Touji said.
Hikari took a step back, despite she was friends with Asuka she didn't wish that job on anyone.
"It can't be why?" Hikari asked.
"I'm not 100 sure, but they said they would give my sister the best care possible. I will do it for her survival." Touji said.
Hikari began to cry, she didn't want Touji to be hurt or anything. Touji hugged Hikari and held her firm. Hikari melted in his arms. She thought about a moment like this forever. They stood there holding one another for awhile. Then Touji spoke.
"I don't know what the future holds for anyone, things are crazy these days. I don't know what kind of pilot I will be nor how that will affect me in the long run, but I do know one thing, it is that I want you in my life no matter what." Touji said.
Hikari just held him harder.
"You mean that Touji?" Hikari said.
"With all my heart." Touji said.
He lifted Hikari's head to look at him. He leaned down and gave her a kiss, it was a gentle kiss. Hikari returned the kiss. They broke apart. They both blushed.
"That was my first one." Hikari said.
"Me too, I don't think it was bad." Touji said.
"I liked it." Hikari said.
Touji smiled.
"Can I walk you home class rep?" Touji asked.
"I hate it when you call me that, but yes you can walk me home." Hikari said.
Touji smiled. They both started walking, hand in hand.
Back in the US, Trunks could not get to sleep. He was sitting his tent that was set up for everyone. A make shift command center was set up, he decided to go there. There were a few techs in there just surfing the web. They were pretty much there to keep a eye on things. Everyone spent most of the evening analyzing data, the more data collected the more it pointed to a explosion not a Sea of Dirac. Trunks sat down at a terminal. One of the techs noticed Trunks.
"May I help you captain?" The tech asked.
"Yes, can you please pull up the satellite footage of the incident?" Trunks asked.
"Yes sir." The tech said.
Trunks was still getting loose to his rank.
The tech typed in a few commands and the footage came up. Trunks looked at it closely. He kept playing it over and over again, he didn't notice anything at first but watching it over and over he noticed something. During the end of the explosion there were sparks in the clouds, he figured it was something electrical but the sparks have a red tint to them. He picked up the phone and called the Japan command center. Aoba was monitoring the systems while tests were being performed on the pilots. The phone rang.
"Lt. Aoba speaking." Aoba said.
"Aoba, its Trunks." Trunks said.
"Morning captain." Aoba said.
"Thank you, I think I found something about the explosion but I want to do a test I need you to monitor another explosion I'm going to create. Don't worry you will be able to pick up on the satellite feed." Trunks said.
"Alright sir, let me get that satellite feed up on the big screen." Aoba said.
"Great." Trunks said.
"Alright sir ready for you to proceed." Aoba said.
Trunks walked out of the command center and walk to the edge of the camp. Since they were out in the desert it didn't matter about safety Trunks knew there wasn't another human energy source for many miles. Trunks charged up an energy blast, he then threw it out away from the camp. On the sat feed, Aoba just saw a small energy ball floating. He thought it was pretty cool. The energy ball hit the ground creating a huge explosion, it woke everyone in the camp. They ran out to see a huge mushroom cloud off in the distance. They were in awe. Trunks walked past the rest and headed to the command center. Everyone followed.
"Aoba still there?" Trunks asked.
"Yes sir, that was pretty intense." Aoba said.
"Can you send the feed here and cross examined it with the explosion that destroyed this area?" Trunks asked.
"Yes I can sir but what am I looking for." Aoba said.
"Look at the first explosion towards the end of it you will see electrical discharges." Trunks said.
"Yes sir, I see them they seem to have a red tint to them." Aoba said.
"Correct, now look at my explosion you should see electrical discharges too." Trunks said.
"Yes I see them they do not have a red tint to them, what are you saying sir that a weapon of some sort did this?" Aoba asked.
"Not a weapon an Angel." Trunks said.
Everyone in the command center where Trunks was at was in shock. Aoba was shocked too.
"How do come to that conclusion Trunks?" Aoba asked.
"Simple if you look at both explosion's debris are flying up in the air the difference with the debris is that the stuff hitting the cloud in the first explosion looks like it is hitting a wall, as in my explosion the debris is falling normally." Trunks said.
"I see." Aoba said.
"How can you explain the smoothness of the crater?" The lead tech asked.
"Simple it's an after effect of as AT Field Blast." Trunks said.
"Are you sir Trunks?" Aoba said.
"I'm not a 100 sure I need to examine the crater left by the first angel I saw when I first arrived here." Trunks said.
"If an angel is coming what should be looking for?" Aoba asked.
"I say a cloud for right now. I'm assuming it is following its own course, we might have a few days to prepare, but let's examine the other crater in Japan. I'm on my way back should take me a few hours for me to arrive, please inform the senior staff on my findings." Trunks said.
"Yes sir." Aoba said.
"As for the rest of you, please continue your tests, I might be wrong you know." Trunks said.
Everyone nodded and began to work. Trunks stepped out the command tent and took off to the air heading for Japan. In the air Trunks felt like something was going to go wrong when he got back to Japan.
Meanwhile Lt. Aoba informed the senior staff. Commander Ikari ordered a team to be dispatch to the crater created by the explosion from the defeat of the tenth angel. Aoba called Misato at the test site and informed her of the situation. A few hours later Trunks arrived at NERV HQ.
"Welcome back Captain, a team has been sent to the crater left by the tenth angel, initial reports and the sat feed from that battle does not compare to the crater left by the explosion at NERV-02." Maya said.
Trunks thought about it for a moment.
"How about the other craters?" Trunks asked.
"The others?" Maya said.
"Yea the other ones that the angel created when it was dropping pieces of itself before the main piece was defeated. I'm sure those craters would show what I'm talking about. If that is the case then this angel is capable of the same weaponry." Trunks said.
Maya smiled.
"Everything ok Maya?" Trunks asked.
"For someone that is new to this world you are catching on really quick." Maya said.
"I don't know everything here but I know what it is to fight enemies at this caliber." Trunks said.
Maya nodded. She began to dispatch teams to various locations of AT Weapon impacts.
"Thank Maya, listen I'm kinda tired I'm going to head home and get a few hours rest, please inform me if those teams find anything." Trunks said.
"Yes sir." Maya said.
Trunks headed home. Upon walking in the down he over heard Shinji and Asuka talking. Shinji was asking Asuka if she knew who the new pilot of Unit-03 was. Asuka expressed that he was shocked that he didn't' know. Then he heard Kaji say something about fighting. Trunks walked into the living room Kaji looked like he got of the shower, Shinji was sitting and doing homework and Asuka was just laying on the floor just reading a magazine and watching TV.
"Hi everyone, what's going here?" Trunks asked.
Everyone turned around and saw Trunks. Shinji and Asuka perked up. Kaji was shocked that Trunks was home so early.
"Welcome back Trunks that was a fast investigation." Kaji said.
"It is still going on, we are now determining if the explosion was cause by an angel." Trunks said.
"An Angel?" Kaji asked.
"Yes an angel, there are investigation teams investigating some AT Field impacts around the area. Hopefully by morning we will have more news for now I was to get some rest I'm tired." Trunks said.
"I agree, sleeping is good for the soul." Kaji said.
Trunks raised an eyebrow.
"You must be wondering why I am here, well Misato is at the test facility getting ready for tomorrows activation of Unit-03, she asked me to keep an eye out on the pilots." Kaji said.
"Unit-03?" Trunks asked.
"Yes it was brought here from the US." Kaji said.
Trunks's mind was full he needed some rest.
"I guess I will ask more questions tomorrow, right now bed time." Trunks said.
"Good night Trunks." Shinji said.
Trunks smiled has he walked in his room. He changed to his shorts and t-shirt and crawled into his bed. He let out a sigh and was just glad to be back in his bed. He was soon asleep.
In the morning Trunks awoke, he felt that it morning came too quick. He ended up meditating for a hour before getting ready for the day. When he came into the kitchen he saw Asuka and Shinji having breakfast.
"Morning guys." Trunks said.
"Good morning." Asuka and Shinji said.
"Kaji awake yet?" Trunks asked.
"Yea he left early this morning, he said he had lots of work to do." Asuka said.
Trunks nodded and poured himself a glass of orange juice.
"Everything alright Trunks?" Shinji asked.
"Yea just waking up." Trunks said.
"Ok it just seem like something was on your mind." Shinji said.
"Well things have been on my mind since I came here Shinji." Trunks said with a smile.
Shinji smiled back, he understood what Trunks met by it. Shinji headed out the door for school Asuka was putting her shoes on.
"Have a good day Asuka." Trunks said.
"You too Trunks." Asuka said.
"I was thinking maybe we can go out this weekend?" Trunks asked.
Asuka smiled.
"That would be great talk to you later about it." Asuka said.
Trunks smiled and waved. He started to get ready for his day.
At the Suzahara apartment Touji was getting ready for his day. His father walked into his room. He worried for his son, but was proud of him at the sametime.
"Touji." His father said.
"Hey dad." Touji said.
"I just wanted to say you make me proud son, what you are doing is not only for the survival for our family it is for the survival of all mankind. I envy your bravery in this time of Chaos." His father said.
Touji didn't have the words to say he just hugged his father. His father returned the hug, patted him on his back.
"Ok son, I got to get going. Take care of yourself." His father said.
Touji nodded. His father left. Soon Touji headed for NERV HQ. During his walk, his thoughts were on the task at hand. He thought he would be nervous, but he wasn't nervous he was just sad that he wouldn't be able to see his friends today nor visit his sister. He figured if Shinji could do it so can he. When he was getting closer to NERV HQ entrance, he notice Trunks walking in the same direction. He called over to Trunks.
"HEY TRUNKS." Touji said.
Trunks looked in the direction that his name was being called. He saw Touji on the other side of the street. He looked both ways and walked over to Touji.
"Hi Touji." Trunks said.
"Heading into work?" Touji asked.
"I am, how about you, you should be getting to class." Trunks said.
"I guess you didn't hear, I'm the pilot for Unit-03." Touji said.
Trunks was surprised.
"I didn't know that, I was off in the US yesterday." Trunks said.
"Oh, yea I got to the test site for activation, I didn't do it by choice I did it to help my family and my kid sister." Touji said.
"Your sister?" Trunks asked.
"Yea she was badly hurt in the first Eva battle, I know now that it wasn't Shinji's fault it was his first day on the job. She will be unable to walk for the rest of her life, she also have other issues that my dad's insurance company won't cover but NERV will, so here I am fulfilling a promise to my sister to help her and protect her." Touji said.
"I don't know what to say, you are very strong to do something like that for her. I guess that means I will have one more student in my class." Trunks said.
"Your class?" Touji asked.
"Yea I instruct the hand to hand combat training for the pilots and some of the senior staff, you will be assign to be shortly I suppose." Trunks said.
"I didn't know you worked for NERV like that." Touji said.
"Yea at NERV I hold the rank of Captain. I have also been investigating some other stuff for them at the moment." Trunks said.
Touji saluted Trunks the best he can.
"You don't have to salute me or call me captain, just call me Trunks. In class call me Sensei." Trunks said.
Touji put down his arm. They both walked into NERV HQ. Touji was greeted by some NERV personnel that were going to take him to the test site. Trunks said goodbye to Touji and proceeded to the command center.
Trunks got to the command center there everyone but Misato and Ritsuko were there. Trunks walked over to the tech's.
"Any news?" Trunks asked.
"Morning sir, yes the findings at some of the impact craters match what you have found at NERV-02 site." Maya said.
"Ok so we can rule out human error or anything else." Trunks said.
"What now sir?" Hyuga asked.
"I'm not sure, I guess we sit and wait for the angel to get here and make a move." Trunks said.
"Is there a way you can sense it Trunks?" Sub Commander Fuyski asked.
"I cannot, too much interference everywhere this world's energy is thrown off badly, I won't know till it makes a move." Trunks said.
The sub commander nodded.
"I will be in my office gentlemen if you need me." Trunks said.
Trunks headed his office to train some more.
At Matsushiro the final prep work was complete for the activation test. Ritsuko and Misato were in the control room.
"All the prep work is done, now we just need the pilot to start." Rtisuko said.
"I was told he was on a transport should be here in 20 minutes." Misato said.
"Then everything is going according to schedule." Ritsuko said.
"That is human being you're talking about." Misato said.
"I know I didn't mean anything by it Misato, I'm actually impressed on his reasons to pilot are very honorable." Ritsuko said.
"I agree with you there Ritsuko." Misato said.
Touji arrived at the Matsushiro test site. He was escorted to the locker room.
"You will find your plug suit in the locker, good luck." The tech said.
Touji nodded. He breathed deeply and walked into the locker room to change. He open the locker there was a plug suit waiting for him. It was black and had spots of red. Touji thought it looked cool. He put it on he noticed it was really baggy on him, he knew the tech was outside the room.
"Excuse me sir, but it seems this suit is not my size." Touji said through the door.
The tech chuckled.
"Press the button on your left wrist." The tech said.
Touji press the button, the suit sealed itself to Touji's body. It was a bit tight but he figured it will work itself out. He stepped out of the locker room. The tech smiled and nodded and escorted Touji to the cage where the Eva was being held. When they entered the cage Touji was struck in awe of the Eva, he was getting a bit nervous too. He remembers being in Shinji cockpit one time but thought he would be controlling one himself, he didn't really want to do it, he felt Kensuke would be in haven if he got to pilot an Eva.
In the control room Misato saw Touji getting ready to be placed in his plug, which is the device that it is placed into the Eva so the pilot can control it. She was nervous herself, she knew Shinji will find out and in a way felt guilty for not telling him. Soon Touji was placed in his plug and moved over above the Eva plug slot.
"Ready to insert the entry plug Dr. Akagi." The control tech said.
"Thank you, ready Misato?" Ritsuko asked.
"Ready as I will ever be." Misato said.
"You realize that this Eva will be place under your control once it has passed its test here." Ritsuko said.
"Yes I know, control over 4 Eva's you know you can take over the world." Misato said.
Ritsuko laughed.
"Another time Misato, insert the plug." Ritsuko said.
The tech typed in a few commands and the entry plug was inserted in to the Eva. Felt the entry plug inserted in to the Eva, he was getting really nervous. In the control room his vitals showed that.
"It is ok Touji just relax, now we are going to fill the entry plug with LCL, just breath the fluid in your lungs like you did when you were in Shinji's cockpit you have nothing to be afraid of." Ritsuko said over the comm.
"Easy for you to say, that stuff smells like blood." Touji said.
"I understand, begin filling the plug with LCL." Ritsuko said.
The plug began to fill up with LCL, Touji took a deep breath and welcomed the fluid in his lungs, and he thought it was funny to breathe fluid. Ritsuko gave the command to link the pilot to the Eva. The control tech counted down to absolute border line.
"5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0, hitting absolute border line." The control tech said.
The Eva jerked to life, soon alarms began to go off.
"What the hell is that?" Misato shouted.
"Heat signature coming from the Eva." The control tech said.
"How can that be?" Ritsuko asked.
The looked in to the cage, Eva-03 was jerking around like it was berserk.
"EJECT THE PILOT!" Ritsuko said.
The control tech punched in the keyboard command to eject the plug, back piece of the plug entrance blew off but the plug did not eject it got caught by a sticky glue like substance. Everyone was wondering what it was. The last thing Misato and Ritsuko heard was..
"Blood pattern blue, it's an angel."
From the distance all the people saw was a huge explosion from Matsushiro. From the Sat feed NERV HQ saw the same type of explosion from the NERV-02 footage. Trunks's meditation was interrupted by the explosion and the energy signal that followed. He made his way to the control center.
(AN: Sounds like another angel attack, what will Trunks do? Stay tune to for the next chapter. Genesis 18: Trunks Down!)