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"I know, its pretty obvious" Shinji replied to Lisa, "Then i Beg of you! I've heard that among humans, individuals that form a special intimate connection will construct an actual relationship called Marriage, and then form a social community called a family! before Mankind perishes, can you please construct that relationship with Asuka at the very least!" Lisa said towards Shinji, "You know you make things sound so complicated, for a machine your pretty demanding!" Shinji said laughing a bit, Lisa pout before saying, "I apologize, Asuka said the same thing as well" Lisa said crying a bit, "Oh dear, I'm sorry this is the phenomena called crying right?" Lisa said as she wiped off her tears
"But, I'm a machine why do i even have this function?" She asked herself, "I don't like this, why is there something called an Emotion?" she continued to asked herself, Shinji patted her head as to comfort he, "You could be a God or a Devil" Shinji suddenly said to Lisa, "What's that?" Lisa asked looking at Shinji, "Before i pilot Mazinger years ago, My grandfather who was its created by the way, said those words to me, he left it up to me to choose one or the other!" Shinji said explaining to Lisa, "But it isn't like i had a real choice, i couldn't become a demon, and that's what i thought as i started piloting it" Shinji said as he continued, "After the fighting was all over, i became a researcher, i intended to never take part in another battle again" Shinji said looking down towards the ground
"and yet, after all these years, being on the battle field again, to be honest i was thrilled if that feeling is what you call being a demon, i can't deny i felt it" Shinji said as he turns his hand into a fist, "Master Shinji" Lisa started, "and that's the reason, i think i know now, just why your creator didn't make you all machine or at least part of why" Shinji said looking in front of him while Lisa was confused, "Humans are neither gods or demons, they have both within them, so in order to entrust you with this enormous power, You needed to have emotions, That could be the thinking" Shinji said looking at her
It's true people have their own gods and demons, they dictate on what you choose in life, to become a good or bad person in their life, Ritsuko could agree on Shinji theory on why Lisa creator chose her to have emotions, so she could feel on how to be human and decide which path humanity will take towards the future
"In that sense, i guess that you can say that the two of us is one of a kind" Shinji said looking back towards Lisa, "If i hadn't become a researcher, and just stayed on as Mazinger Pilot, It could have been me out there instead of Toji" he said looking at Infinity from afar, "And that one thought, makes me from walking away" Shinji said to Lisa, "But as things stands out, There is no way mankind could win!" Lisa said to Shinji as he was in deep thought, "I could hijack Infinity with another Mazin" Shinji said with certainty, making Lisa looked at him in shock, "Huh? But all the other Mazin are gone" Lisa said as she remember, Hell Inferno destroying the museum
Shinji looked at the toy in his hands, "No" Shinji replied looking at Lisa, "there is one more Mazin left" Shinji said as he looked at the toy again, the screen changes to Kensuke ramen shop as workmen put all their things at the back, as they go underground to a secret facility, "Put all those boxes on the truck! If i see any damage from the boxes you would hear your boss from me!" Kensuke said, as the next scene the truck was moving towards the tunnel as their was an exit leading towards the old NERV Headquarters, "Delivery!" Kensuke said as he put the boxes in front of the two professors
"Another Mazin?" Ritsuko said as her head clicked in realization, "Don't tell me, the Mazin in the museum is a replica!?" Ritsuko said as she realize at the implication Shinji is saying, 'So he choose to fight one last time?' Misato thought looking at the screen, 'who am i kidding I'm the worst' Misato thought looking at the screen, the others were also intrigued
"Whoa what the hell is that!?" kensuke said looking at the new machine in front of him, "Super alloy optical molding machine" Kozo said looking at Kensuke, "Doctor Fuyutsuki, and Doctor sawashi!" Kensuke greeted as both professors also greeted them, "So, one more time what's that?" Kensuke said pointing, "Well to make a long story short-" Fuyutsuki started but was cut off by Kensuke, "heh, still like taking your time" Kensuke said looking at the machine in front of him, "For all intent and purposes, just think of it as i giant 3D printer, that uses photon power" Dr. Sawashi said looking at Kensuke, as Fuyutsuki used the remote control to give a demonstration, "with this fella you could make facilities weapons, anything" Fuyutsuki said to Kensuke
"Awesome, i was getting fed up with standard research" Sawashi said folding his arms, "Finally we could get back at something interesting" Fuyutsuki said as he put his arms out towards Kensuke, "We will restore this place in no time!" Sawashi said also grabbing his arms and shaking it, "Were counting on you!" Kensuke replied back, The scene change into a pup lit with candles as lighting, "Thanks for coming" Asuka said as she saw Shinji sitting in the stools grabbing a drink, "huh?" Shinji said looking back and see Asuka in her yellow dress when they first met on 'Over the rainbow', "What are you staring at?" Asuka asked
"Its nothing, its just you look great" Shinji said looking away from Asuka, "Enough, you don't have to force enough to compliment" Asuka said as she put her things on the table, "I had no idea there was a place like this in NERV" Shinji said looking around the room, "Its a secret for VIP's, can i get you a drink?" Asuka replied to him, "No thank you, Take a look at this" Shinji said putting a small camera as it play the video of a black hole sucking everything, "What's that?" Asuka asked looking at the camera, "Goragon, Its data pulled from Lisa memory, With Infinity at its center, space shrinks down to a single point, its the ultimate weapon, one that will re-create the Universe" Shinji said
"So that's what Goragon look like" Ritsuko said looking at the screen, "yeah, a giant black hole sucking everything in its path" Misato said, The NERV side of things and the half angel were at awe as they almost see the same big bang that created them in the first place, "With power like this we the Angels don't have a chance at stopping this" Kowaru muttered, as Rei also heard what Kowaru said with her advance hearing, on the WILLE side well they were pretty scared at the out come of Goragon, which makes it an even bigger threat than them
"If something like this is set in motion our world would be-" Asuka was cut off by Shinji as he kept looking at the video playing, "Here a question, Why do you think Keel want's a fourth Impact?" Shinji asked, "Well, so he could do everything wants with it" Asuka replied back looking at Shinji, "But why? why would he want that? Creating an Impact isn't easy, wealth, power, renown, He's the type of guy that doesn't want those things, and ever since the last battle, i have been wondering what his interest was" Shinji said as he kept looking at the recording, "and i keep getting back to one hypothesis" Shinji said, "Which is?" Asuka asked towards him, "He's curious" He answered
"Curious?" Asuka asked moving towards him, "What is mankind, what is the world, The universe, He wants to know all that in order to evaluate whether or not this world is worthy of Existence" Shinji explained looking at the Video, "So its likely, that if he loses interest in us-" Asuka started but Shinji finished her sentence, "That's right, if it all falls between the scope he predicted, then he'll activate Goragon without hesitation, and his new Universe will be his next object of study" Shinji said looking at Asuka, "I was notified a few hours ago, several battles have been fought up in various parts of the world, we where reverting back to war and a state of conflict" Asuka said looking at Shinji, "and that for Keel Lorenz, has to be the dullest most tiresome of all the outcomes" Shinji said,"This may sound tripe, but if anything i could do i like to" Shinji said standing up from his seat, "Such as?" Asuka asked looking at Shinji, "Rescue Toji and Destroy Infinity" Shinji said with certainty
"can you?" Asuka asked as she already knows what Shinji answer will be, "If i do nothing, the result will be the same" "But you said-" She was cut off by Shinji, "Lisa said something, she insisted choosing to enjoy one happiness in the short time left is the next best course of action" Shinji said, "Happiness?" Asuka asked, Shinji moved next to Asuka as he hugged her, "I thought, I'd be a bit more brave when i get older" Shinji said as he continued to hug Asuka, "But i finally come to realize that it isn't the case at all, what i want is what ideal not second best" He said as he looked at Asuka in the eye, "And so when this battle's over, lets talk about us" Shinji said as Asuka started to blush, "Shinji, don't say that before going off to war" Asuka replied, "Asuka-" Shinji started but was cut off, "Just don't please" Asuka replied, "Asuka" Shinji said a bit more loudly, "Shinji" Asuka said before hugging him back
"Well i guess that answer for you Red" Mari said as she remembers what Asuka said when she asked her what Shinji chooses, "I guess he is fighting and looks like grabbing a red headed girl as well" Mari said, Asuka cheeks were all ready Red with embarrassment, "Shut up!" Asuka weakly retorted, People got a good laugh as they have been stiff from all the revelation from before
"So keel was testing Humanity all this time?" Gendo muttered to himself, as every time he had always meet the man, he was always so distant from the other SEELE members he had hardly know the man, but with Shinji question from after the fighting the Shinji on the screen has deducted that Keel Lorenz was testing Humanity after so many wars and Second Impact
a phone alarm could be heard, "Hello? yes, What!?" Asuka said shocked, Alarms could be heard as they saw the Real Unit-00 with its entry plug open, as soldiers aim there weapons at Hikari, "Lieutenant Hikari Horaki! where taking you in for commandeering restricted weaponry! Please come with us" The soldier said as he looked Hikari in the eye, Hikari gripped on her locket as a picture of Toji was there, The scene change to Hikari in a jail cell, "I thought I'd die before saying... i was better off back then" Hikari muttered, as the jail cell open revealing to be Asuka, "What the hell are you thinking!? Do you understand your current condition at all, Ill take care of this" Asuka said worried for her friend
"Hikari, where you trying to rescue Toji all on your own?" Asuka said kneeling down in front of Hikari, her face filled with tears, "But i wasn't able too, I'd never imagine this belly of mine, would make it impossible to step on the pedals" Hikari replied, "It was your baby that stop you" Asuka replied, "Toji and I fought in order to better this world, with no Angels and Keel to ruin it, and i knew this day might come and yet when it finally came i cant bring myself to accept it" Hikari said looking down as Asuka sit right next to her, "It will be Okay, i know that you're worried about Toji, But you aren't alone" Asuka said,Hikari eyes widen at that fact, "Although he isn't here, he'll rescue Toji I'm sure of it" Asuka said to her friend as she hug her, "And we all be helping out!" Asuka said with determination, Hikari eyes could be seen as she thank Shinji with all her heart
"So this is it, The final battle!" Misato said looking at the screen, while everyone nodded in understanding in what Shinji choose, Rather then running away like they used to know him, he will face his problems and save humanity for one last time, "What if he loses?" Ritsuko asked, "He'll win for sure! trust in Asuka" Misato replied, While Toji hold his wife closed to him and Thanking Shinji for trying to save him before Goragon was Activated, While Hikari also cried as she thank Shinji with all her heart
The scene change to the Old NERV Headquarters, with all the staff at their post for one last Time, "MC Software OS, Version 1.55 Performing Magi Check!" Shigeru said looking at his old console, "Battery and Sub-battery at 100% Charge!" Hyuuga said looking at his console, as all the other staff worked on their console checking everything in from their check list, "Lets run through it one last time!" Shinji said through the comms, "The plan has 2 intended objective!" Shinji said walking with his Red and Yellow Plug suit, with Lisa next to him, "The recovery of Toji Suzuhara and Infinity destruction!" Shinji said walking towards the Hover Pilder with his Helmet on his hand
"First We'll infiltrate the lock down Fuji Plant, Via an Underground tunnel! Lisa will act as Co-Pilot and Mission Specialist!" Shinji said as he explain his plan at the Comms, Unit-06 and the Professors will start a diversionary entrance with our launch, draw them in with fire power then run for it!" Shinji said, as the scene Shift Kensuke with his Plug suit going inside Unit-06 and the professors inside their new Machine, "Right! Leave it to us Shinji!" Kensuke said over the comms, "After we arrive at the power plant, to avoid unnecessary fighting, we'll use the Tunnel elevator to Infinity feet!" Shinji said as he jump inside the Hover Pilder with Lisa also joining at the back, "From that angle it wont be able to use it's breast Fire!" Shinji said
"Once there, we'll require Infinity armor, if we do it right we could expect a weaker attack from the enemy, since they won't risk friendly Fire!" Shinji said putting on the helmet, "after that a program will be installed in Infinity that will force to Purge Great Mazinger!" Lisa explained, "After confirming Goragon have been aborted, we will grab Toji and make out escape!" Lisa said, Shinji pressed a couple buttons as the Hover Pilder started, "I want to thank you all to be ready on such short Notice, If it weren't for you guys I wouldn't be able to Pilot Mazinger once more! Today, will be Mazinger Z last deployment!" Shinji said
"all sequences complete! Clear for take off!" Maya said looking at her console, Shinji push on the pedal with his feet and pressed a button as the Hover Pilder flew out of the Geofront "Mazin GO!" Shinji shouted as he pulled the glass of his helmet down, The Hanger fountain opened up as Mazinger Z rise from the bottom of the floor to the surface, as the Pilder flew around Mazinger towards it's crown, "PILDER ON!" Shinji shouted, The Hover Pilder Red wings folded up as it landed on top of the crown, Mazinger Z roared its fist up in the air ready for its final Deployment, "JETO SCRANDER!" Shinji Invoke,The hangar of the Jet Scrander opened up to be at the side of the mountain as the Jet scrander Launch from its hangar towards Mazinger, Mazinger could be seen running as it jumped into the air with the Jet scrander on top of it, "SCRANDER CROSS" Shinji shouted as the Jet scrander finally connected to Mazinger as it flew in the air, Shinji with a serious expression on his face as Mazinger flew to its final Battle
People were happy to see that Mazinger Z was still not destroyed from the museum, as they hope Shinji would save Toji and Destroy Infinity, "This is it" Ritsuko muttered, Mari and Asuka with a serious look on their face, This would be the final battle, The decision between saving mankind or destroying it, They all hoped Shinji will win this battle and not lose
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(A/N): And there you have it folks chapter 10 is now finished, Hope you enjoy! PEACE