A/N: Here with go now with chapter twenty-four of NGS which features the final member of the 501st making her debut and the final Angel arrives.

Thanks to my pre-reader Makuhari-fan01

Disclaimer: I don't own Evangelion of Strike Witches

It was a warm spring morning in Karlsland in 2005.

Most people went about their daily routine normally but, one young girl was too overcome with excitement to remain in calm.

Named Hanna- Justina Marseilles; the four-year old who ran happily home to deliver he news to her mother.

"Mama! They chose me mama! I'm going to be an elite witch! It's a secret but, I'll tell you mama! I'm going to be okay now, mama. Even without papa!" cried the young girl running inside her house, only to find her dead mother hanging from the ceiling with a noose around her neck.

"You're lying!" cried Hanna as she pounded her fist on the dinning room table.

"I'm not Hanna. Shirley really is dead." replied Yoshika surprised Hanna didn't already know this.

"Yes you are, you bitch!" cried Hanna before storming out of the apartment.

A week later the ruins of Tokyo-3 sat decaying as usual. Inside one house that had been abandoned after suffering heavy damage during an earlier Angel battle, sat Hanna naked in a bathtub. Her clothes had been folded neatly on a chair, while her boots were perfectly arranged on the ground nearby. Her goggles were resting on top of her clothes and a cherished family heirloom; a WWII bayonet, was in her hand after using it to slit the wrist of her other.

"My synch ratio is 0%. I can't pilot anymore. I'm useless. Nobody cares about me anymore. Not my mama, not papa, not Sakamoto, not Yoshika, not even myself. I have no value. No reason to live." said Hanna in a lifeless tone as the door to the abandoned house was broken down.

"Are you the Second Girl?" asked the man.

"Well; Intelligence as found Hanna and taken her into custody." reported Amaki from her station to Sakamoto who stood behind her.

"It's not like them to lose her to begin with let alone take an entire week to find her." said Sakamoto anxiously.

"I think they're just trying to cause trouble for us." said Amaki.

"You might be right." replied Sakamoto who added to herself, "And the Fifth Girl is arriving to replace Hanna today. This is all too convenient."

In the NERV holding cell the dark and dingy cells housed a new inmate. Perrine H. Clostermann had been placed in one of these rooms following her recent actions. On this day, she got a guest when Commander Minna entered her cell.

"Hello Commander." said Perrine disgusted, "The cat I had left with my grandmother died. I hadn't seen it in a while. Yet, I'm still upset."

"Why did you destroy the Dummy Plug Plant?" asked Minna angrily.

"You used me! I was only a pawn to you! Just like you father did to my mother!" cried Perrine.

"I need someone to advance the scenario and you fit." replied Minna.

"I bet you were thinking of someone else when we made love!" shouted the Gallian girl.

"Yes I was." said Minna before leaving.

In her bedroom, Yoshika Miyafuji was lying on her bed facing her ceiling. Listening to music on her S-DAT, she was hoping to drown out the memory of the Dummy Plug Plant but, to no avail. Unable to shake this from her head Yoshika got up and left home as the sun began to set and started walking. Before long, she reached the massive creator caused by the self-destruction of Unit-00. The three Lake Ashinoko had merged together to form a massive new lake in what was once part of the city. As she stared at the orange sky Yoshika moaned about her situation.

"All of my friends are gone. Francesca, Hartmann and Barkhorn lost there homes in the last battle so they have no reason to come back. Hanna is gone. I can't talk to Sakamoto. I can't talk to Sanya. I'm alone." said Yoshika who tired to keep from sobbing until she noticed the sound of a female singing.

"What a beautiful piece. "Ode to Joy" from the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven. The lovely, lovely Ludwig van. Truly a moving masterpiece Yoshika." said the girl sitting on an angle statue nearby.

"How do you know my name?" asked the young girl.

"Everyone knows who you are." answered the girl with a laugh.

"Oh yeah." said Yoshika remembering Shirley had said the same thing.

"Besides. I should know the name of my new comrade." said the girl standing up, "I'm Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen. The Fifth Girl. I'm native of Suomus with my sister Aurora."

"Welcome to Fuso." said Yoshika.

"Thanks. I can see the future with my magic so I know I'll be fine." replied Eila.

The next day at NERV the three witches were preforming a synch test with Eila in Unit-02. The three technicians were at their stations while Ferrara stood behind them amazed at what she was seeing.

"Are these right?" asked Ferrara.

"The Magi are detecting no problems." answered Amaki.

"Scans confirm no errors." added Lynne.

"This is incredible. She's adapted perfectly with Unit-02 and we haven't even reconfigured it. " marveled Ferrara.

In her bedroom Major Sakamoto was looking over the data from the synch test and she couldn't believe what she was seeing either.

"Eila can re-adjust her synch ratio at her own will. That shouldn't be possible." said Sakamoto who decided to head to NERV where she found Amaki waiting outside for her.

"I found some stuff you should know." said Amaki peering into her car.

"Get in." said Sakamoto opening the door to let Amaki in before heading into NERV.

"What did you find?" asked Sakamoto as they rode the car-lift down.

"It's what I didn't find. Eila has had her records totally erased." answered Amaki.

"Just like Sanya." said Sakamoto getting even more suspicious.

"I also found out were they're keeping Dr. Clostermann." whispered Amaki, "She's in cell 3-A."

"Keeping digging for clues." replied Sakamoto.

"Yes ma'am." said Amaki as they got to the indoor garage and left the car.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in NERV, Sanya was currently riding the up escalator after meeting with Minna. Things were normal at first but, when she reached the top she found Eila waiting for her.

"So, you're the First Girl. I must admit you're not quite what I expected." said Eila blushing as she walked over to the girl.

"Identify yourself." said Sanya unsure of this girl.

"I am Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen. The Fifth Girl." replied the girl.

"Then we're comrades." said Sanya letting her guard down as Eila walked over close to her.

"You and I are different than the others. We are special." said Eila as Sanya began blushing.

"We are?" asked Sanya feeling an unusual comfortable around Eila.

"Indeed. You'll know what I mean soon." said Eila who walked away leaving Sanya flush and speechless.

"The Fifth Girl just made contact with Sanya." reported Ferrara having just hung up the phone, "Commander, what are we going to do about SEELE?"

"This is nothing we need to do." answered Minna confidently.

"But, ma'am-" protested Ferrara before being cut off.

"It's like I told you before, there is only one Angel left. All we need to is defeat it then we can initiate our own plan." said Minna.

Elsewhere in NERV, Yoshika was sitting on a bench listening to "Ode of Joy" on her S-DAT staring at the ground. Lost in the music, and unmoving until someone's feet appeared, she finally looked up, and found Eila standing there.

"What are you listening too?" asked Eila.

"It's "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven." answered Yoshika, "You got it stuck in my head."

"Cool. Well, I'm headed to the bath." replied Eila.

"Actually, I was just headed there myself." said Yoshika and following Eila.

"Wow. This is so relaxing." said Eila as she sunk into the warm water, "I just wish NERV had a sauna."

"It's is really nice." agreed Yoshika bashfully before suddenly Eila grabbed her breasts.

"Eh. Not bad but, not stellar either." sighed Eila.

"Don't do that." said Yoshika.

"Sorry. I didn't realize you're were so edgy about your rack." replied Eila.

"It's not that it' just I've not used to people doing that." said Yoshika.

"Is something wrong?" asked Eila.

"I've had a difficult life." answered Yoshika.

"A person that feels pain and can express that is a rarity nowadays. Having a kind and gentle heart is something to be proud of." replied Eila.

"Wow. I've never though of that!" said Yoshika happily, "Uh, I think it's time to get out now."

"Are you going to walk home?" asked Eila.

"I don't really want to go home." answered Yoshika sadly.

"Don't get like that. Look, you can stay at my apartment but, just this once." said Eila.

"Thanks." said Yoshika jumping up.

In her apartment, Sanya was lying face down on her bed in her dark room. She couldn't get her conversation with Eila out of her mind nor the feelings the girl stirred up.

"For whose purpose do I exist? For what purpose do I exist?" asked Sanya aloud to herself, "The Fifth Girl. How are her and I alike? What are these feelings she caused me to feel?"

In the bedroom of Eila, said girl and her guest were lying down for bed themselves. It was dark but, not to late so both girls were still awake.

"Are you comfortable?" asked Eila breaking the silence in the room.

"Yes." answered Yoshika, "It's weird. I'm not used to this kind of kindness."

"But, you're treated kindly at home." said Eila.

"My father abandoned me as a child taking my sister. His dead but, she treats me no better. Sakamoto treats me well, but I just face her anymore." replied Yoshika sadly before asking to herself, "Why am I telling this to Eila?"

"You need to worry less about how others feel and make yourself happy. You're a nice girl from what I know." said Eila with a smile.

"Thank you." replied Yoshika warmly before she fell asleep.

"I wonder my cards have to say?" pondered Eila softly before she grabbed her tarot deck to make a reading. Unfortunately; all she found was an indication of certain doom.

On her balcony, Major Sakamoto stood watching the night sky and the reflection of the stars over the new lake inside the ruins of the city. In her arms was Pen-Pen.

"It's a good thing this apartment complex was far enough away from the blast zone to avoid impact." said Sakamoto aloud before looking at her penguin sadly, "Pen-Pen, I can no longer guarantee your safety so, the Barkhorn family will be taking you in. I don't want to send you away but, it's to protect you."

"Wark." replied the bird as a knock came on the door.

"That must be her." said Sakamoto before heading back inside and grabbing a bag off the living room floor before answering the door.

"It's good to see you again Mio." said Junko Takei as she stood in the doorway.

"Here you go." said Sakamoto handing the woman Pen-Pen and the bag of his belongings.

"So, I'm looking for the Barkhorn family right?" asked Junko.

"Yes. Elsa should be waiting for you. I didn't want them to enter the city now." answered Sakamoto.

"I agree. Half of the city is gone. I'm not sure if this remaining part will be maintained or just abandoned." said Junko, "I guess they'll have to leave the capital in Tokyo-2 after the Angels are defeated."

"Junko, I don't want you to know the truth right now. I'm not going to let more people get involved in this." thought Sakamoto to herself before speaking openly again, "Goodbye Pen-Pen."

"Wark." replied the bird before Junko left and Sakamoto shut the door.

In their dark meeting room the members of SEELE were meeting again via their monoliths. After the recent actions it was no secret that Minna was planning on betraying them which was the main topic of discussion.

"SEELE was founded with one sole purpose: to move humanity to it's next stage." said monolith-08.

"But, our plan was hijacked by a zealous individual and now it's child is following these footsteps." said monolith-13.

"We must regain our plan." said monolith-02.

"She will regret crossing this committee." added monolith-04.

"The Whore of Babylon will not go unpunished. Minna will pay for her betrayal." said Maloney bitterly through his monolith.

In the Strike hanger Minna was standing in front of Unit-01 had hands together behind her back. If anyone had been there to notice as she began talking to the Striker, they would have seen a black glove on her right hand.

"I have picked up father's work and now the moment is nearly at hand. The Lance of Longinus, which could only have hindered out plan is gone and now there is only one obstacle left in our way: the final Angel. I will continue were dad left off and realize his dream. Just wait a little longer mom, soon all four of us will be reunited." said Minna taking off her the glove and starring at Adam which was now grafted to her hand, "The Ark of the Convenient will be a key."

The next morning, Eila had left her apartment and headed back to the lake inside what was Tokyo-3. She made her way back to the Angel statue and sat on it again to watch the sunrise. As she sat fifteen hologram monoliths appeared before her.

"I'm trying to watch the sunrise." said Eila not pleased with the intrusion.

"My, our little Untouchable Queen is cranky this morning." said Maloney through his monolith.

"I don't like when you old geezers bug me." huffed Eila.

"Minna is planning to betray us." said monolith-10.

"You are the one who must stop her." added monolith-12.

"I get the picture." replied Eila.

"You cannot fail. You are the vessel for Adam." said Maloney.

"I get it so don't worry." replied Eila waving her wrist as the monoliths disappeared while on the nearby cliff Sakamoto watched Eila but, couldn't see the monoliths.

"Who is she talking to?" asked Sakamoto as she watched the Eila who turned around and gave her a salute.

Sakamoto spent the rest of the morning pondering the events of that morning. She had waited at the entrance to NERV for Amaki who she asked to help by doing some digging. During lunch the two met outside NERV to discuss what Amaki had found.

"I had to take this from Lynn when she wasn't looking." confessed Amaki as she looked around before pulling out a manila envelope.

"I'm sorry you had to do that." replied Sakamoto.

"It was worth it. Here are her tests results." said Amaki handing the manila envelop which Sakamoto opens.

"This can't be right." said Sakamoto seeing the results.

"I'm afraid it is. Her tests results aren't normal and she was a master with her M1897 Trench Shotgun despite claiming to have never handled a gun before in her life." said Amaki, "Plus, I discovered the little sister of Aurora Juutilainen died shortly after birth. Her name was Eila."

"Something's rotten in the State of Denmark." said Sakamoto knowing only one person could hold the answer. The Gallian girl sat in her chair with her back to the door as Sakamoto stood behind.

"Hello Major." said Perrine, "To what do I owe this visit?"

"I need information from you. I know we're being recorded but, I want to be honest." answered Sakamoto.

"You don't even know how I truly feel about you. I don't see why I should help you." huffed Perrine.

"What do you mean?" asked Sakamoto.

"I love you! I've always loved you!" cried Perrine, "From the moment I saw you I loved you but, you took that degenerate Yeager. I managed to hide my jealousy and when you broke up I was happy. Then you left which saddened me until you're return. When Yeager returned, I kept up a false happiness and was pleased when you showed no interest in her. But, then you got back with her and crushed my heart again."

"Perrine, I'm sorry but, I just don't feel that way for you. If it makes you feel better I never got back together with Shirley. I promise." replied Sakamoto.

"Thank you." said Perrine.

"How exactly is Eila?" asked Sakamoto.

"She is most likely the final Angel." answered Perrine.

In the Striker Cage, Eila sat in front of the Strikers. After a moment she stood up and turned around ready to begin her mission.

"It is time." said Eila who then stepped off the walkway and began descending downward without Strikers.

In the command warning sirens were blaring as the three technicians were busy trying to identify the issue. Above them Minna sat in her chair while Ferrara stood next to her. Sakamoto then rushed in from her meeting with Perrine.

"Status report!" ordered the Major.

"The Magi have detected an unusual patter." reported Amaki.

"Is it a Striker?" asked Sakamoto cautiously.

"No! The pattern is blue! It's an Angel!" answered Amaki in horror.

"An Angel!" repeated Sakamoto, "Where is Hanna?" asked Sakamoto.

"She hasn't moved." answered Nishiki.

"The whereabouts of Yoshika and Sanya have been confirmed as well." added Lynne as Sakamoto realized Perrine was correct.

"Then that must mean Eila is the final Angel!" declared Sakamoto.

"The target is passing our defensive layers like they were nothing!" said Amaki.

"We can't get power to our defenses!" added Nishiki.

"Then evacuate the area and close off Central Dogma." ordered Ferrara and as this was being done added in a softer tone, "God have mercy, those bastards sent us an Angel."

"It seems I underestimated the old fools." said Minna bitterly.

"Now our plan has begun. Tabris has begun her descendent into Terminal Dogma." said monolith-07 as the members of SEELE were observing the events at NERV.

"Minna, you and your father were good comrades and willing collaborators with out plan. But now you will have to pay for you treacherous betrayal. You must send Unit-01 now." said Maloney sinisterly.

"Launch Unit-01." ordered Minna knowing she she had no alternative.

"Yes ma'am." replied Sakamoto.

"The final Angel must not enter Terminal Dogma under any circumstances." said Minna.

"You know exactly what she's going for." whispered Ferrara.

"She's trying to bring about our total destruction." said Minna.

"It can't be! Eila can't be an Angel!" cried Yoshika.

("I'm afraid it is.") replied Sakamoto over the intercom.

"Dammit." said Yoshika tightly grasping her gun.

("Launch Unit-01!") ordered Sakamoto.

"Yes ma'am!" replied Amaki who launched Yoshika.

"I was wondering when you'd arrive." said Eila as she turned around in mid-air to face Yoshika.

"You lied to me! You used me like my sister!" cried Yoshika as she aimed her gun at Eila.

"I never told you I was human." replied Eila who then turn and began descending again, "Besides, you can't fire. I see the hesitation in you eyes."

"Eila!" cried out Yoshika.

"The Strikers are powered by the core of the very beings they are meant to destroy. And yet, the Lilim will use what they hate to get what they want. You guys are make no sense." said Eila scratching her head.

"What they hell are you talking about?!" asked Yoshika crying out, to which the other girl let out a sigh.

"The power source of you Striker is composed of the same thing I am." answered Eila.

"No!" cried out Yoshika who aimed again but, this time Eila countered with a shield.

"These shields, as you Lilim call them, is a part of me which no one can intrude. You Lilim don't understand your shield is merely the barrier you put around yourself." replied Eila cocky before taking off for Terminal Dogma.

"I don't understand what you're talking about!" cried out Yoshika who gave chase.

"The target had made it to the final layer!" cried Amaki.

"Twenty seconds until it breaches Terminal Dogma." added Lynne as Sakamoto got behind Amaki.

"If something happens to Miyafuji or anything gets worse you know what to do." said the Major.

"I know. I'll self destruct the base immediately. I'd rather that than let Third Impact happen." replied Amaki.

"I'm sorry. I know this isn't what you signed on for." said Sakamoto.

"It's fine. I knew the risk when I joined NERV. I'm ready for this." said Amaki.

"You're a good soldier." said Sakamoto as she placed her hand on the left shoulder of Amaki.

"This is the ultimate fate of mankind. These species is doomed." said Eila smashing into Terminal Dogma.

"What was that?!" asked Sakamoto as the explosion shook the base.

"It was a shield! The strongest we've ever detected!" answered Amaki.

"This new shield is shutting down all power to Terminal Dogma!" added Nishiki.

"I can't sense anything! I've lost all contact with Eila and Unit-01!" cried Lynne while Eila entered Terminal Dogma with Yoshika right behind her.

"Don't do it Eila!" cried Yoshika but, the other girl simply turned her head and took off.

"The final security system has been breached!" reported Nishiki as Eila entered Terminal Dogma.

"Then it's game over." said Amaki solemnly.

"Then the Angels have finally won. Begin self-destruct sequence." ordered Sakamoto but, just then another explosion rocked NERV.

"What was that?" asked Sakamoto leaning over the shoulder of Amaki.

"It's another shield." answered Amaki.

"A field even strong than the first one has appeared around Terminal Dogma." said Nishiki.

"It's actually penetrating the other shield." added Lynne.

"Do we know what it is?" asked Sakamoto becoming even more concerned.

"The Magi can't confirm it." said Nishiki as the presence then vanished, "Good Lord, it's gone."

"Dammit." said Sakamoto worried.

"It's you." said Eila starring up at Sanya who was watching her with an emotionless stare that made the Fifth Girl uneasy, "Don't give me that look. I'm just doing my duty as an Angel. It's not like I asked for this."

"Please don't." was the only reply Sanya gave but, Eila headed to the white being crucified in Terminal Dogma.

"Adam, the being from which we are created. If I return to you it would destroy man." said Eila upset before she made a revelation, "You not- Lilith! I get what you were telling me Sanya!"

"Eila!" cried out Yoshika as she charged into Terminal Dogma and aimed her gun at Eila with tears welling up in her eyes, "It's over."

"Thanks Yoshika. I had an epiphany and I realize what I must do." said Eila.

"I don't understand what you're talking about." replied Yoshika.

"My destiny is supposed to live forever but, if I didn't humanity would get whipped out. However, I can in fact die and death might be my only true freedom." explained Eila.

"I don't understand any of that." said Yoshika desperate to make sense of the situation.

"My last wish is for death to escape this trap. I have no believe in predestination anymore. I understand people can make their own paths. Only one live form can survive to seize the future and it should be you. You need to keep living. Never lose hope." replied Eila who then gave a smile to Sanya who returned a faint smile of her own.

"Thank you." mouthed Sanya from where she was standing as Eila stretched out her arms, closed her eyes and tilted her head back.

"I am ready." said Eila holding her pose but, it took Yoshika over a minute before she finally fired killing Eila and sending her body into the lake of LCL below.

Later that night, Minna was observing the recover of the dead Angel's body. As usual, Sanya stood by her side but, this time the pale girl seemed uneasy and disturbed. However, Minna took no notice.

"Eila." said Sanya softly to herself.

On the lakeside were she and Eila had first met, Yoshika sat staring the at night sky. Sakamoto stood silently behind her; waiting to see if the young Fuso girl who have anything to say.

"Eila didn't deserve to die. She was kind and nice. It should have been me." moaned Yoshika.

"No. Eila gave up the will to life. Your life is not a mistake Miyafuji. Eila was an Angel bent on ending humanity. You did the right thing." replied Sakamoto but, to no avail.

A/N: So there's chapter twenty-four and I know it was kind of obvious Eila was the Angel but, she hasn't made her last appearance in this story. The "Untouchable Queen" was a nod to the series Freezing and since I can I'll plug my current one-shot for Freezing already out. Next time the four-part ending begins: with the Angels gone NERV and SEELE turn on each other and the end begins. Please review!