A/N: Here it is chapter two of Neon Genesis Striker. This will cover the battle between the Angel and Yoshika. Hope you enjoy.
Thanks to my pre-reader Makuhari-Fan01
Disclaimer: I don't own either Evangelion or Strike Witches
Chapter Two: The Beast
"You ready Miyafuji?" asked Sakamoto in the control room in a determined voice.
"Yes ma'am." replied Yoshika though she wasn't totally certain this was true.
"Just try to focus on flying for now Yoshika." said Perrine.
"Okay." said Yoshika as she tried to move forward only to have the Angel grabs her arms and begin to pull them.
"Miyafuji you have to get out of there!" yelled Sakamoto as Yoshika screamed out in pain.
Yoshika got away and fired but the Angel deployed a shield of its own. Similar to the shield used by the Witches, it was colored red, instead of blue.
"Yoshika needs to retreat." said Perrine.
As Yoshika idled unsure what to do and panicking, the Angel attacked grabbing her with it's hand and slammed Yoshika into a skyscraper.
"Miyafuji!" calls out the very worried Sakamoto.
Yoshika snaps her eyes open and found herself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling. Looking around, Yoshika realized she was in the NERV infirmary.
In a dark room the fate of mankind was being discussed between Minna and the Human Instrumentality Committee. The Committee makes up the heart of the organization SEELE, which is comprised up of fifteen of influence responsible for the creation of NERV. On one side of the room sat Minna and the five Committee members made up the rest in holograms that showed the members from the waist up.
On the right closer to Minna was the member from Karlsländ whose hologram was red. He is the tallest and the most burly member. He has a barrel chest and broad shoulders. He has a strong chin well kept brown hair.
On his right is the representative form the United States of Liberion whose hologram was green. He has black hair and a matching mustache that gave a walrus like appearance. He has glasses that have a flat top to them.
Opposite the representative form Karlsländ and on Minna's direct left is the representative from Orussia whose hologram is blue and who is also the shortest member. He is more stout then the other members and has white hair that is receding a little. He usually never smiles and his nose is somewhat beak-like.
On his left is the representative from Gallia whose hologram is yellow and who is the oldest. His silver hair is obviously receding and he has a clear beak nose. He also has glasses.
Closest to the Gallian and Liberion members and directly across from Minna was the representative from Britannia who was the youngest member of SEELE and its leader. His name was Chairman Trevor Maloney. Maloney, whose hologram was in full color, was a retired Air Marshal in the Royal Air Force who wore his uniform. He had black hair and a pencil-thin mustache.
"So the Angels have finally returned." said the Orussian member beginning the meeting.
"Yes, now we can advance Instrumentality." added the Gallian.
"Indeed but now that the Angels are common knowledge we must control by which the means the public learns of this information.
"We already have that under control." replies Minna.
At the site of the battle which was now a smoldering ruins, Perrine looks over the information in an orange suit while Sakamoto, wearing the same suit, sits fanning herself to keep cool.
"God this place is a wreck." observed Sakamoto trying to stave off boredom.
"Well there was a major battle last night." replied Perrine, "At least the PR department is happy to finally have some work."
"Going with plan B – 27?" asked Sakamoto.
"Indeed." answered Perrine.
Back at the meeting between Minna and the Committee...
"My question is was the Striker used to its full potential during the battle?" asked the Liberion.
"I can assure you the Striker and it's pilot were used to maximum efficiency during the battle." answered Minna.
" I would hope so Minna." responded the Karlsländ member, "The last thing we need for the Unit-01 to be put in any unnecessary risk."
"Don't worry, everything will go according to the scenario." replied Minna.
"We're sure you will." said the Gallian and with that he and the other three nameless Committee members ended their holograms leaving only Minna and Chairman Maloney.
"Commander Minna, don't let the return of the Angels delay the Human Instrumentality Project." said Maloney before he ended his hologram leaving Minna alone in the dark room.
At the NERV infirmary Yoshika has gotten out of her bed and walked around the building. She was walking down a hallway when she stopped to look at the crystal blue Lake Ashinoko from above which she had first seen from below entering NERV.
As Yoshika stared out the window, lost by the view, she was brought back to reality by the sound of rolling wheels. Turning her attention back to the hallway, she saw a gurney with Sanya lying on it. Sanya's left arm was no longer bandaged but her right arm and eye were still heavily wrapped up.
Yoshika silently watched her pass before deciding to keep walking.
In Tokyo-3, Perrine and Sakamoto were driving to the impact zone of the battle with Perrine driving and Sakamoto, shirt gone and wearing only the dark blue swimsuit she worn underneath it which was a popular fashion style in Fuso, was in the passenger's seat enjoying the air conditioner.
"Ah! Air conditioner, man's victory of the elements!" cheered Sakamoto.
"If you say so." responded Perrine who then received a phone call that lasted for two minutes before she hung up, "Yoshika has woken up."
"Really?" asked Sakamoto excitedly before asking nervously, "How is she?"
"According to the doctor's she is doing quite well."
"Thank God." said a relieved Sakamoto as they reached their destination and Sakamoto put her shirt back on but didn't button it as the two women left the truck.
"I'm going to visit her when we get back." said Sakamoto in a very serious voice.
"Well I've got what I need." said Perrine as she grabbed what she needed from one of the scientists there, "I'm headed back, see you later."
"See you." responded Sakamoto as Perrine left.
After another two hours Sakamoto, shirt buttoned as a sign of the professionalism she had at work, returned to NERV and found Yoshika sitting in the NERV cafeteria.
"Hello Miyafuji." said Sakamoto in a kind voice surprising the young girl.
"Hello ma'am." replied Yoshika, "Did the doctor say if I could go home?"
"You can go home tonight." Sakamoto replied happily, "I'll drive you to your sister's on the my way home."
"Actually I'm not staying with my sister. We don't really get along and it's better this way." said Yoshika with sorrow in her voice, "I'm living in an apartment one block from here."
("You're going to do what?") yelled Perrine into the telephone not believing what she had just heard.
"You heard me Perrine, I'm taking Yoshika home and she's going to live with me." said a determined Sakamoto.
("Sakamoto, I've know you for years. Not only are you new to Tokyo-3 but I know you can barely take care of yourself.")
"We'll be fine Perrine." Sakamoto replied before adding sarcastically, ("Don't worry I won't put the moves on her.")
("OF COURSE YOU WON'T!" God I can't believe you! You do this sort of thing all the time!") yelled back Perrine causing Sakamoto to hang up.
"She never could take a joke." Sakamoto said simply after which she and Yoshika left.
They two waited at the elevator and when the door opened Minna was already inside. She coldly stared at Yoshika, causing the latter to look away. Neither said a word for a full minute before the elevator doors closed. Sakamoto decided it would be be better to take the escalator and soon the two of them were in the NERV garage and then they took off in Sakamoto's blue Renault Alpine. They stopped at a convenience store on the way and Yoshika heard two people talking about the battle in a derogatory manner and it got her down. Seeing this Sakamoto decided to make another stop on the way home.
"We're are we going ma'am?' asked Yoshika as saw the Alpine rolled down the streets to the outskirts of Tokyo-3.
"You'll see." said Sakamoto and soon the two of them arrived at a lookout point high above Tokyo-3 as the sunset dominated the sky.
"This is amazing." said Yoshika who was taking in the sunset with awe and admiration.
"Just wait a minute." said Sakamoto and true to form a minute later dozens of NERV pads throughout Tokyo-3 opened as large skyscraper tall building rose from under the ground.
"That's so cool!" said Yoshika who was now more awe-struck than before.
"This city was designed as a fortress against the Angels. This is Tokyo-3." replied Sakamoto.
After a few more minuets they left and by darkness had reached the apartment complex where they would both reside. The two women took and elevator to the right floor and began to head to the apartment.
"Your things should be here by now." said Sakamoto making conversation as the two apartment and Sakamoto entered but Yoshika was hesitant.
"Look Miyafuji.", Sakamoto turned to her, "This is your home now too."
Yoshika took a hard swallow and entered the apartment saying, "I'm home."
Sakamoto led Yoshika inside and warned her, "I'm just warning you it's kind of messy."
When Yoshika entered she aw exactly what Sakamoto meant, the apartment was a complete mess filled with boxes and trash on the floor.
"She calls this 'kind of messy'?" asked Yoshika.
When Yoshika went to the refrigerator she found the freezer full of ice, the fridge full of instant food and on the fridge door was the largest collection of beer Yoshika had ever seen.
Sakamoto came out of the bedroom clad in a yellow t-shirt, which barely concealed her lack of a bra and jean shorts. She and Yoshika sat down and had an instant meal which tasted poisonous when prepared by Sakamoto, who wasn't paying much attention drinking.
"What's wrong?" asked Sakamoto who had noticed Yoshika was very distant.
"Nothing ma'am." replied Yoshika who sounded out of it.
"Is that all you can say?" Sakamoto asked and she jumped out of her chair and grabbed Yoshika's head ruffling her hair playfully causing Yoshika to gain a faint smile.
"I know." Sakamoto said with a big smile, "Why don't you take a bath? Bathing rejuvenates the mind, body and soul."
Yoshika left the table and went into the washroom where she stripped naked. She looked at Sakamoto's underwear hanging up to dry before opening the bathroom door and getting the surprise of a lifetime and letting out a terrified scream.
"Sakamoto!" she yelled running into the kitchen where Sakamoto was still drinking, "There's something in the bathroom!"
Said creature walked out right by her. A penguin with a purple towel around it's neck and a silver metal pack on it's back.
"Oh that's Pen-Pen. He's a hot spring penguin and your other roommate." replied Sakamoto as said penguin walked past pushing the button to enter her fridge room which was complete with lamp, a small chair and television.
"By the way, you might want to cover up." added Sakamoto which causes Yoshika to realize she is naked and run into the bathroom with her face bright red from embarrassment.
"She seems to be fitting in well." thought Sakamoto as she pounded down another beer.
In a ruined control room deep in NERV Commander Minna and her head scientist Dr. Perrine H. Clostermann watching the viewing panel into a converted hanger where Striker Unit-00 sits frozen in bakelite.
"When will Unit-00 be ready for operation?" asked Minna in her usual icy demeanor.
"About seven weeks ma'am." replied Perrine before asking, "Are we still using the girls?"
"We have to doctor, they are the only ones who can pilot. It doesn't matter what occurs as long as Instrumentality goes ahead as planned."
Back at the Sakamoto/ Miyafuji residence Yoshika sat on her bed listening to her digital music player.
In the bathroom Sakamoto laid back in the bathtub talking on the phone to Perrine.
"She's doing fine Perrine.' said Sakamoto.
("How is she holding up after the fight?") asked the scientist.
"She seemed fine." said Sakamoto now a little worried.
("Okay, well then see you tomorrow.") replied Perrine who then hung up.
"Yeah." answered Sakamoto now worried about Yoshika.
In her room Yoshika lay silent on her bed in the darkness. As the song reached its end and another began, she looked up another "unfamiliar ceiling" the memory of yesterday's battle returned to her.
Flashback 24 hours to the battle between Yoshika and the Angel
"Miyafuji!" calls out the worried Sakamoto.
"Status report!" Perrine asked from her faithful assistant Lynne wanting an immediate response.
"Life signal are still activate so Sergeant Miyafuji is alive but they are very weak." replied the Britannian.
"Lieutenant Suwa, prepare a recovery team for Miyafuji." ordered the worried Sakamoto.
"Right." said Amaki went to contact the recovery team before the MAGI began flashing and warning signs appeared on the screen.
"What's going on?" asked Sakamoto not needing another major event at a time like this.
"I'm not sure." said Lynne confused by the wild readings she was getting.
Before anybody could tell what was happening, a large force threw back the Angel. There was Yoshika surrounded by a blue aura and her eyes pure white with no sign of life in them.
"Miyafuji!" called out Sakamoto to the girl but the only response from Yoshika was a primal scream.
"What's going on?" asked Sakamoto confused by what was happening.
"It's gone berserker!" yelled out Perrine who was terrified by what she was witnessing.
"What does that mean?" asked Sakamoto.
Terrified Perrine responded, "Miyafuji is no longer in control of the Striker, the Striker is in control of Miyafuji."
The Angel reached out to again ram Yoshika into the skyscraper but instead the berserker Yoshika grabbed the Angel's right arm and ripped it off.
"How did she do that?" asked Sakamoto who was now worried for the well being of the girl.
"I told you the Striker is in control." answered Perrine, "That's just a bit of what it can do."
Yoshika then deployed her shield which canceled out the Angel's shield.
Yoshika then charged the Angel and ramming it in the stomach, drove it back three city blocks.
After the Angel had crashed, Yoshika flew up and began smashing away at the core like a wild girl. The Angel, near death did the only thing it could. The massive creature grabbed Yoshika and self-destructed causing an explosion that looked like a massive, glowing Christian cross.
"Miyafuji!" yelled out Sakamoto convinced the girl was dead but when the dust died down Yoshika was completely unharmed. The Striker then slowly returned to normal and slowly returned to Earth leaving an unconscious Yoshika in the middle of a street. She was picked up by the rescue team and rushed to the NERV infirmary.
End Flashback
As Yoshika thought of her ordeal, she curled up in the fetal position on her bed and tried to forget that it ever happened.
Then a knock came at her door and Sakamoto opened it.
"Yoshika, I just want to let you know what you did yesterday was a very brave and noble thing. I'm very proud of you."
With that Sakamoto left and Yoshika was once again alone.
A/N: There is chapter two of Neon Genesis Striker. A new element has entered the field in the Committee and Minna has a role. Bakelite here is a fast-setting, red-colored phenol resin which after being released from its liquid form will harden quickly. Next time Yoshika begins school and three more members of the 501st are introduced to go along with the six already present ( Yoshika, Sakamoto, Minna, Sanya, Perrine and Lynne.) then the Fourth Angel arrives. And there will be fan-service. Please review!