A/N: Hello to all I now give to you chapter fourteen of "Neon Genesis Striker" which will be the shortest chapter in the series. The reason is the first half of the chapter is a clip show (because Evangelion ran out of money during the series) which gives the names of the Angels that have been defeated so far and reveals the source driving SEELE and Minna. After we have a poem by Sanya V. Litvyak who then preforms a cross-Striker test with Yoshika which goes wrong.
Thanks to my pre-reader Makuhari-fan01
Disclaimer: I don't own Evangelion or Strike Witches
In their dark meeting room the members of the Instrumentality Committee had assembled along with Minna. The members holograms of the Committee members took their places while Minna sat in her normal pose across from Chairman Maloney.
"I'm glad we could all make it to this meeting." began Maloney, "We have met here today to discuss the events that have taken place so far. The Committee members will go over each Angel attack clockwise."
"The first Angel to attack was the Third Angel, Sachiel." began the Liberion member of the Committee, "It rampaged through Tokyo-3 and easily thwarted all attempts by the FSSDF to defeat it. Finally, the Third Girl was sent out to defeat the Angel and, after being physically abused at first, managed to defeat the Angel."
"The fact she was able to Pilot the Striker on her first time in combat is most note worthy." said the Orussian member.
"Next came the Fourth Angel, Shamshel, which arrived from the ocean three weeks after the Third Angel and was again defeated by the Third Girl after she took a fair amount of physical abuse." said the Liberion members.
"After that came the Fifth Angel, Ramiel, which attacked the Third Girl before beginning to drill into the Earth. A desperation plan was devised and the Angel was defeated despite the First Girl being shot down." continued the Karlsländ member.
"That was the first time an Angel began attacking NERV." said the Liberion member, obviously not pleased.
"Next came the Sixth Angel, Gaghiel, which attacked over the Pacific while Unit-02 and the Second Girl were being transported to Fuso. The Second Girl teamed with the Third to defeat the Angel." continued the Karlsländ member.
"This attack over the Pacific Ocean was not part of the scenario." said Maloney.
"But they were in the projected parameters." replied Minna, "Necessary adjustments could be made."
"An entire third of the UN Pacific Fleet was lost." said the Karlsländ member.
"Only a minor loss. It doesn't effect our scenario." said the Gallian member before things continued.
"Next came the Seventh Angel, Israfel, which split in half during it's first battle and humiliated it's attackers." began the Orussian member taking pleasure in humiliation of NERV, "After the FSSDF gave them time the Third and Second Girls defeated the Angel in a second confrontation.
"That loss must have been hard to swallow." said the Liberion member also taking pleasure in the humiliation of Minna as did the Karlsländ and Gallian members.
"I was meeting with you at the time but we did achieve victory in the end." replied Minna knowing she was not popular among most of the Committee nor was her father while Maloney cleared his throat to get the meeting back on track.
"After that came the Eight Angel, Sandalphon, which was discovered in a volcano. An attempt to recover it was made but overall failed." said the Orussian member continuing with the meeting.
"Next to arrive was the Ninth Angel, Matarael, which was arrived during a blackout and only defeated once after it had begun to pour acid into NERV." continued the Gallian members emphasizing the Angel's attack on NERV HQ.
"The Girls were locked out and need to open an emergency door to get in. Luckily, by the time they got to Central Dogma the Strikers were in place." said Minna still suspicious about the cause of the blackout.
"The came the Eleventh Angel, Sahaquiel, which arrived and tried to drop it's self on NERV but was caught and destroyed by all three witches." said the Gallian member.
"The Girls came through and Major Sakamoto did her job very well." shrugged Minna.
"I have a report that the Twelfth Angel, Ireul, entered Central Dogma and hijacked the Magi with the intent to self-destruct NERV." stated Maloney staring right at Minna.
"It's an outrage!" yelled the Liberion member.
"We can't not let this failure stand!" cried out the Orussian member.
"It's clear that Minna is not fit to lead NERV!" cried out the Karlsländ member.
"I propose she should be removed and her position given to Sub-Commander Ferrara!" cried the Gallian members as the three members who had vocalized their opinions before him agreed.
"What do you have to say for yourself?" asked Maloney more calmly than the other but still wanting answers.
"I can assure you gentleman that never happened." answered Minna calmly in the face of this all out revolt.
"Distorting the truth is your specialty." replied the Orussian member.
"If you don't believe me than you can check the records on the Magi." said Minna.
"That will not be necessary." replied Maloney as all five men knew Minna could easily ordered Dr. Clostermann to remove any incriminating evidence before they ever got it.
"You've been reckless so far Commander." said the Gallian member, "Two attacks on NERV and a possible third that might have gotten into Central Dogma."
"I can assure you that everything is still following the Dead Sea Scrolls exactly and I am as committed as always to seeing our mission through." replied Minna, "Frankly I've done well so far considering Instrumentality has not happened yet."
"Nor will it until we incite it." said the Karlsländ member.
"Which you can only do once I've overseen the defeat of all the Angels." said Minna, "I have done all you told me. I'd even find the Philosopher's Stone if you asked me."
"We're not trying to turn lead into gold." said the Liberion member.
"I'm simply pointing out my loyalty has been unwavering so your disdain for me is unfounded." replied Minna, "Everything is still going according to your scenario."
"We will still be watching you like a hawk." said the Liberion member.
"So we'll know if you're betraying us." added the Orussian member.
"And if you are then you will be punished." added the Karlsländ member.
"Losing your position will be the least of your worries." said the Gallian member than the four members of the Committee ended their holograms leaving only the hologram of Maloney and Minna.
"We won't let you re-write our scenario, Minna." warned Maloney before ending his hologram.
"The old fools are still in the dark. Perfect." though Minna happily to herself as she smiled and left.
"Mountain. Heavy are the mountains, something that changes through the ages. Sky. Blue sky. Something visible, something invisible. Water. Something agreeable. Commander Minna. Flowers. Many of them are alike, many of them useless. Sky. Eagles live in the sky. I hate eagles. Blood. The smell of blood. A woman that does not bleed. Made from the red soil are humans. Made my Man and Woman are humans. Town. Something that humans made. Striker. Something humans made. Striker. Something that humans made. Humans are what? Something that God made. Humans are things which humans made. The things I possess are my life and mind. The vessel of a mind. The throne of a soul. Who is this? This is me. Who am I? What am I? What am I? What am I? What am I? I am myself. This object is me, the figure which forms me. This that is me. This that is visible. Though it feels as if it is not me. A strange feeling. My body seems as if it is melting. I cannot see myself. My figure is fading away. I am aware of someone else. Who is there before me? Miyafuji. I know this person. Major Sakamoto. Dr. Clostermann. People, my classmates. The pilot of Unit-02. Commander Minna. Who are you? Who are you? Who are you?"
"Sanya, is something wrong?" asked Perrine waking Sanya from her thoughts.
"I am fine." answered Sanya.
"Okay." replied Perrine, "In that case you can exit Unit-01."
"Understood." said Sanya who left Unit-01.
"That went well. Let's hope Yoshika does the same." said Sakamoto who stood in the observation room behind a glass wall well Perrine stood nearby and several technicians sat at computers in the middle of he room.
"So why exactly am I here?" asked Hanna from Unit-02 with clear annoyance in her voice.
"Because it's a routine synch test." answered Perrine calmly.
"So why am I not part of this test?" asked Hanna.
"I didn't think you would want to enter any Striker beside Unit-02." answered Perrine.
"You're right. I'm above those other two prototypes." replied Hanna proudly while Yoshika jumped into Unit-00.
"How do feel Yoshika?" asked Perrine.
"It feels odd." answered Yoshika.
"Are you uncomfortable?" asked Lynne.
"It feels...different." answered Yoshika.
"Do you miss mommy's womb?" asked Hanna mockingly.
"Hanna, you're not helping." said Perrine irritated by the mocking, "Anyway you're test is finished so you can get out."
"Okay." replied Hanna as she climbed out of Unit-02, "People always molly-coddle her."
"So, what is the overall goal of this test anyway?" asked Sakamoto.
"To create an autopilot system that can be activated in case of emergency." answered Perrine taking pride in her work.
"You mean the Dummy Plug system." said Lynne, "Ma'am, I still have reservations about using the system."
"It's fine Lynne." replied Perrine, "All the information we have gathered will make sure it's fool proof."
"Ma'am, I have the utmost respect for you but I still have reservations about this test." said Lynne.
"I am in charge here and the test Dummy Plug system will go ahead as planned." said Perrine forcefully.
"What is this? Is something trying to get into my brain?" asked Yoshika to herself as she stood in Unit-01 before seeing Sanya standing naked before her, "Litvyak? Sanya V. Litvyak? This impression in my brain. This impression is Sanya V. Litvyak isn't it? Litvyak...or maybe not?"
"Ma'am, we've detected a disturbance with Yoshika!" called out Amaki as Yoshika became engulfed in a white aura, let out a primal scream and broke out of her restraints.
"Unit-00 has gone berserk!" cried out Perrine as Yoshika set her eyes on the people in the room then mouthed a name before charging at the window and repeatedly smashing herself on the window causing everybody to run. As she headed out Sakamoto noticed Sanya standing still as flying glass flew by her face only missing by inches.
"Sanya move!" yelled Sakamoto but when the pale girl didn't move Sakamoto ran over and grabbed her wrist then ran off. With everybody gone, Unit-00 powered down and slowly drifted to the floor where Yoshika landed gently. Ten minutes later, Sakamoto caught Perrine walking down the hallway.
"How's Yoshika?" asked Sakamoto clearly worried.
"She only sustained minor injuries. She'll be fine." answered Perrine.
"Do you have any idea why Unit-00 went berserk?" asked Sakamoto.
"No."answered Perrine, "We've been running tests and so far found nothing. Once everything has been determined to be safe, Sanya will run a standard synch test."
"This was the second time Unit-00 has gone berserk." stated Sakamoto, "Are you sure it's safe for Sanya?"
"We are not exactly sure why the Striker goes berserk and with the condition of their work none of the girls can ever be "safe" when operating them." answered Perrine, "But they are the safest they can be and we can't afford to lose any."
"You're my friend so I trust you." said Sakamoto as she bowed, "Thank you for the update on Yoshika."
"Unit-00 was trying to get to me. I know it." said Perrine to herself as Sakamoto left then repeated the words Yoshika said before attacking them, "Marianne."
A few hours later Hanna was lying on her bed as the moonlight shown through her window. Sakamoto was staying late so she could take Yoshika home so Hanna was alone on her bed as the radio droned on...
"A suicide bomber manages to sneak into the Xing Military base on Taiping Island earlier today. They perpetrator was identified as a Vietnamese man in his twenties though his exact identity is still being withheld. As you will recall, the Nansha Islands, formerly the Spratly Islands. Originally; Xing allied with and helped Vietnam take the islands by defeating Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan in the First Spratly War two-and-a-half years earlier. Despite it's victory, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Brunei still claim the islands and it has caused much political tension. Of course it was the Second Spratly War that caused our own government to repeal Article 9 and establish the FSSDF."
"She's a total mystery. Nobody talks about her and not even Yoshika knows much about her." said Hanna aloud to herself as she looked up at the ceiling, "Who is the First Girl?"
In her office, Minna sat at her desk across from Ferrara. The two were playing chess and were deadlocked.
"So this proved to be an eventful day after all." said Ferrara as she made her move.
"Indeed." replied Minna making her move.
"You realize if the Committee discovers what occurred today we're in trouble." said Ferrara.
"The old men are still clueless as always and we needn't worry to much." said Minna moving her Knight, "Besides the test with Sanya went flawless and Sanya herself is fine so no need to worry."
"You worry too much about her." mumbled Ferrara as she carelessly moved her Rook, "And what what of our little souvenir from Antarctica?"
"The old men had no idea we had Adam or the Spear of Longinus which Sanya is re-locating to Central Dogma as we speak." said Minna taking the older woman's King, "Checkmate."
A/N: So there's chapter fourteen done. Not that short but definitely abbreviated and you'll notice I did omit something that were repeats or I was unable to fit in. I will include the name of the remaining Angels in the chapters they debut from now on and if you noticed the was friction at the meeting. I included a little bit of my own theory on the soul in Unit-00 as well and I don't mean to offend anybody by including the part about the Spratly Island that was in the series. When Minna mentioned the Philosopher's Stone that was a nod to Fullmetal Alchemist/Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Next time, Sakamoto heads to the wedding and shares her inner feeling while Yoshika and Hanna share an intimate moment. Please review!