30Dark Child the Return
Episode 3: Rise of the Sith
By Midnight Lost
Original Concept by Gunman
I apologize for the delay in updating this, I took a small break to try and get passed my writers block, during that time I got distracted with World of Warcraft, thanks for the sympathy lol. Anyways, this chapter was more difficult as I have two large fights both going on at the same time, and I hope you wont be disappointed. Yes, I have made Rei a little too savage, I guess that because I was trying to show how much becoming a Sith has altered her, however in this chapter I will be focusing more on the darker side of Shinji, poor Seele wont know what hit them. Just so everyone knows there are some small time skips in this chapter. Also you may notice my pen name has changed, this is still shinjitheassasin, I have just embraced a pen name that more suites my personality. Alternate ending as well D
MAGI Room
Asuka strode in to the Magi room, picking up reports to review. It had been just under a week since Katsuragi's termination, Asuka was promoted to Major, and was also put in charge of her duties. She did feel a slight twinge more respect for the former major for everything she had to put up with but the job wasn't too hard. When she entered the room, she gained many curious stares. The others didn't know about Misato yet.
"Where's Misato?" Hyuga asked, pushing his glasses up on his nose.
"The commander suggested she go on vacation." Asuka stated coolly as she collected the clipboard from Hyuga regarding the tactical data of a presumed attack against the base. Shinji had already voiced his concerns on the matter and had ordered the MAGI team to formulate a defense that could hold a large force at bay for sometime. To do this, they began to cut any outside lines they had, making the base itself self supporting. This was done without Seele's approval. The three bridge bunnies didn't like the idea of it but followed the orders.
"She never said anything about it" he commented.
"She seemed to be having a hard time with the change of leadership." Asuka stated, becoming rather annoyed with the direction this line of questions were going. "So the commander ordered her to take her vacation"
"What about Kaji? Haven't seen him around lately, though I think a few of the females her are thankful for that." he snuck in a little joke, causing some of the female personal around him to blush at the memories of the unshaven man forcefully flirting with them.
"Kaji was caught conspiring against the commander, and was dealt with accordingly." Asuka stated coldly
'So, I guess he did get caught, probably executed on the spot knowing the new commander.' Hyuga thought, remembering nearly a week ago when Kaji had approached him about joining a resistance movement against the commander, Hyuga had declined, not wanting to get himself into anything that could cost him his life. 'Glad I didn't join him, or I would be dead next to him'
"Well, congratz on the new promotion." He said as he handed Asuka the final clipboard.
"Thank you" Asuka smiled then turned and left the room.
Commanders Office
"How is the clone training coming along?" Shinji asked his blue haired wife.
"It is complete, they are sufficient enough to hold a small task force at bay." she informed him. A week ago he had already told her, and the defensive troops of a strong attack from a task force with the same technology. At that time, Rei focused on training her clones in light sabers, for security reasons the two Sith did not teach them anything of manipulating the Force. In turn, Hikari had increased the security surrounding the base.
"Very good. I am sure the Jedi will be in for a surprise." Shinji laughed, adding venom to the word Jedi.
"So today, the committee is visiting?"
"That is correct. You will be accompanying me during the meeting." he smiled, Rei returned his smile.
The two were interrupted when a there was a knock at the door.
"Enter." Shinji spoke. At those words, Hikari entered the room, dressed in a standard Nerv uniform, bars on her chest to show her rank as head of Section 2."Report"
"Sir, motion detectors north detected a large group of humanoid beings moving slowing in this direction. They have seemed to stop, roughly a mile outside the city to set up camp. No more movement in this direction has been detected in twelve hours."
"I see, they will attack at night, possibly hoping security will be lighter during the nightfall to put up less resistance." he concluded.
"Also, the transports carrying the committee members have begun to arrive Sir." Hikari finished.
"I see, ensure that all soldiers are at their stations. We don't want to give them the false impression of how this base is ran." he smiled. Hikari knew very well what he meant, he wanted the committee to feel a false sense of security, and she was to play a part in it. She didn't like the idea, but after being informed of the committee's background, as far as Nerv knew, she felt this was the best course of action. Without the committee the UN would not be able to initiate an attack against the base, at least not a full fledged attack.
"Yes sir." with that, Hikari left to carry out her duties.
"Shall we go and greet our special guests?" Shinji laughed. The two then left the large room towards the meeting room where the committee was already beginning to gather at. It was a few minutes before Shinji and Rei reached the meeting room, it was a rather large room with a long metal table in its center. There were three doors leading out of the room, in a triangular form. Once the two entered the large room, they were immediately bombarded by questions from Kael.
"What is she doing here and where is Fuyutsuki?"
"I am sure you gentleman know Rei Ayanami, as for Fuyitsuki, he is currently in the medical wing recovering from a heart attack." Shinji began.
"We are well aware of who she is, but that does not explain why she is present here, this meeting does not concern the Eva pilots."
"Ayanami is no longer an Eva pilot, she is my second in command." Shinji answered as Rei stood silent behind him, shrouded in her black cloak,
"Very well, I suppose we shall bring this meeting underway." Kael announced. "Before we discuss this new technology you possess, we are curious as to why the Angels seemed to have cease their attacks."
"Yes I thought you would inquire about that, and I have an answer as well. You see, when the previous commander died, we discovered he had Adam, grafted to his hand, much like a parasite. However when he died, Adam had nothing to live on and perished as well. My only conclusion is that the Angels no longer have a goal to achieve they have retreated back to where ever they come from."
"So, it would appear Gendo planned to betray us." one of the committee members mused.
"Very well. It would appear our original plans would have failed regardless. Now bring forth this technology so that we may view it with our own eyes."
Shinji nodded, a small evil smirk coming across his face, which made the others in the room feel uneasy, except for Rei. Stretching out with one hand he pointed to one of the doors on the side of the room, motion two fingers down, the door began to close. He then repeated the same action to the remaining door, leaving no exits open.
"What is the meaning of this Ikari?" Kael demanded.
"Not only will I show you this new technology. I shall let you feel its power." Shinji laughed.
"Shall I do this one Master?" Rei offered.
"No, I think I will take care of this." Shinji commented, bring out his right hand to his side. As soon as he did so, a cylinder object shot from the side of his hip into his hand. He then ignited his light saber, its red glow lighting up his face, casting a air of doom on the committee.
"What is going on Ikari?" Kael demanded again. Shinji gave him his answer through actions. Leaping with inhuman speed, he landed on the table, quickly slicing to his right. Seconds later the thin mans head rolled off, landing on the ground. Looking to Kael, he throw his free hand out towards him, sending blue bolts of lightning at him. Knocking the older man out of the chair and into the wall. Smoke rising from the mans weary body. Shinji then turned his attention back towards the others, thrusting the saber into the throat of fat Texan, then brining the saber up to cut the head in half from the throat up; allowing it to bloom. By this time the remaining two had already jumped out of the seats, desperately running towards one of the exits. Unfortunately they both ran to the same exit. Again with inhuman speed, Shinji cut them off, igniting his second light saber doing a spin in mid air as he bound over the two, the saber blades slicing each of the men in two places. One at the neck and the other at the waist, before the young Sith landed in a crouched position as the parts of the two bodies fell to the ground. By this time Kael had regained his senses, shaking the cob webs from his head he jumped to his feet and ran to the door nearest to him. Opening it, he dashed out, running down the hall way. Shinji looked on and smiled.
"Will you not go after him Master?" Rei asked.
"No, there is someone already waiting for him." he answered.
Sure enough, as Kael rushed down the halls he ran into a brown haired girl, dressed in a black Nerv uniform,
"THE COMMANDER IS TRYING TO KILL ME!" Kael exclaimed.
"I know." Hikari stated, raising her hand, exposing the black barrel of her side arm. She leveled the gun to the mans head, and pulled the trigger without hesitation. A lone tear had dropped from her eye as she did so, she had lost her innocence. She holstered her weapon and turned, facing the Commander as he walked up to her.
"Well done" Shinji commended her.
"Just following orders sir." Hikari said. Her voice shaking a little, still a little shocked by what she had just done. Her eyes shifting to the floor.
"You executed your orders with satisfaction Captain." Rei commented.
"Thank you" Hikari smiled at the sound of her new promotion. She couldn't help but think that now she was getting the respect she had always wanted, but at what price.
"See to it that your men clean up this mess Captain." Shinji ordered, securing his sabers back to his belt.
"Yes sir." Hikari stated and walked away to do so, stepping over the corpse of Kael without a second look. What's done is done, there is no turning back now, only thing she could do is move forward, however this is one event she knew she could not talk to her younger sisters about. Every night after her shift her sisters would always ask what she did that day, and how it is like working at Nerv and under the command of the new Commander.
After Hikari had left, Shinji then turned to Rei. "Our plan is nearly complete. Now with Seele out of our way and the U.N. forces under our control there will be nothing to stop us."
"Who will you leave in charge of the U.N.?" Rei inquired; curious as to whom he would trust with such a force.
"The very person who had just executed the head of the committee." he replied as the two began walking back towards the Command room.
"I see."
Akagi's Lab
"DAMN IT" the blonde haired woman spat as another spark came from the wirings of the blaster she was trying to put back together. It was the same blaster that Shinji had given to her to replicate. She had succeeded in replicating it to the best of their technology; building enough of the new weapons to supply a small defense force. She had already issued the weapons to Hikari; instructing her how to use them so that she may teach her own troops.
"Are you alright Sempai?" Maya asked as she approached the blonde woman.
"I'm fine. How is the painting coming?"
"We've concluded we have enough of the paint to cover about 67 of all the walls in the base with it, however during tests the paint will only hold up to five shots in one area."
"I see, focus on the main routes. If the commander is right about this task force that is to attack, they will not be familiar with the layout and will opt for the main hall ways.
"Yes ma'am" With that, Maya left to relay the orders to the maintenance division who was in charge of the painting.
Ritsuko then turned back to finish putting the blaster back together, only to receive another shock from a loose wire.
"GOD DAMN IT!"
Chikara Base Camp
It had been just over a week since his ship had crashed into the ocean. His apprentice gone and his own troops now beginning to lose their moral. Though none could be certain as to why, they all knew they were never returning to their home. The elder Jedi once again found a small hill over looking the encampment. Many of the troops were looking over their weapons ensuring that they did not take no damage and that it would not fail them during their siege on the base. The entire platoon was unaware that they were being tracked, but C'baoth knew.
"Gentlemen" he called out from atop the hill, getting the attention of those below him. "Our enemy knows we are coming. Our plan to attack the base at night will not hold the element of surprise as you have hoped for."
"Then what do we do sir?" a lone soldier asked.
"We proceed as planned." the old man smiled
"But sir, you just said the attack would fail."
"I said no such thing of failure, I said we no longer have the element of surprise." the jedi countered.
"Then how do we succeed in this attack? The bases defenses out number and outgun us" another pointed out.
"Your attack will divert the defenses attention and draw them away from the base, while I infiltrate. Once I dispatch of the Sith, the base will then be under my control."
"Understood sir." the Lieutenant spoke finally. He then turned to the troops behind him as the old jedi faced away from them, looking towards the base. "You heard him, prepare to attack, we move in six hours!" the younger man ordered.
Six Hours Remaining
Hikari entered the commanders office after being summoned there. She wasn't told why she was called, only that the commander had a new job for her.
"Sir, you wished to see me?"
"Yes Captain. I have a new assignment for you and Sergeant Suzuhara."
"Sir?" Hikari asked, a little confused.
"With the Committee no longer pulling the strings on the UN Forces, someone needs to assert their authority over them. You have proven yourself capable of handling such a task; despite your age." Shinji began to explain to her, sitting behind the large desk with Rei standing at his side, her hand on his shoulder.
"I understand, but why Suzuhara as well?"
"You two work well together, and do you not hold some feelings towards him?" Shinji ventured. At these words Hikari blushed uncontrollably.
"No…I mean… that …is I…" the young captain stumbled over her words. This caused Shinji to laugh a little. The first good natured laugh he has had since his training. Rei also let out a small chuckle.
"Relax Captain; I may be harsh, but I am not blind" Shinji said as he stood up, making his way over to Hikari. "So; do you accept the assignment?"
A glint of determination shined into Hikaris eyes as she snapped to attention "Yes sir."
"Good." Shinji patted her on the shoulder. "I will leave it to you to inform Suzuhara. I suggest that is not the only thing you tell him." Again Hikari blushed, knowing full well what he was implying. After she had left Shinji then turned to Rei.
"Let us go visit our ward in the medical wing." Rei simply nodded in reply. With that the two began to make their way down the series of corridors until the reached the medical wing. Reaching one of the many doors, Shinji pushed it open to reveal and elderly man laying in one of the beds. His short grey hair went every which way as it had not been combed for some time. Stubble lined his thing face. Slowly the man opened his eyes, blinking them a few times. He didn't recognize the man that stood there, but as soon as his eyes lay rest on Rei they shot open in horror; memories flooding back into his mind when she had mercilessly killed the commander before him. His heart monitor beginning to beep more rapidly, threatening to bring on another heart attack before Shinji used his influence of the Force to calm him down.
"Evening Fuyutsuki, how are you recovering?" Shinji asked.
Fuyutsuki blinked again a few times. "Shinji? Is that you?" he asked, somewhat sounding like he unsure. His eyes darting back and forth from the young commander and the blue haired girl next to him.
"Yes, though I am now Commander Ikari" he informed the old man. "Do not worry, if Ayanami wanted to kill you she wouldn't have had you brought here after your heart attack.."
Fuyutsuki nodded at the words of assurance. "I apologize for my actions earlier, the last thing I remember is a flash of red, and then Gendo was dead."
"Yes, my father had to be removed from command." Shinji stated.
"What about me?" Fuyutsuki asked, afraid of the possible answer.
"You? Weather you decide to continue to serve Nerv or not is up to you."
"I see."
"However, be assured that if you stay with us, the rewards shall be great. Perhaps you would like to be reunited with an old colleague of yours." Shinji smiled
"W-what?"
"Unfortunately if you do stay with us, you will no longer be the Sub-Commander, that position has been given to Ayanami. She does such a wonderful job." Shinji smiled. Fuyutsuki only nodded, not daring to object to anything to young sith said. He had witnessed first hand of Reis savagery when she attacked the previous commander, and if young Ikari was her master he did not wish to see what he was capable of.
"I understand."
"So, what is your decision?" Ayanami finally spoke. This snapped the elderly man out of his thought process.
"I… I will continue to work with Nerv." Fuyutsuki agreed after much thought. "What does the committee know of Gendos death?"
"Seele is no more. I liquidated them earlier today" the young sith grinned. "So now the entire U.N. is under our command."
"WHAT!?" Fuyitsuki asked in surprise.
"It's simple. We lured them here as a trap and dispatched them immediately' Rei smiled.
"Rei; we should evacuate this wing before the attack begins." Shinji suggested.
"Yes Master." Rei replied and left the room to give the orders to the nurses in the medical wing.
"Attack? What attack?"
"Nothing you should be concerned with. You are in no condition to aid the base so you will be evacuated along with the rest." Shinji said. "Now, if you will excuse me I have other matters I must deal with." After saying that the young commander turned and left the room, quickly accompanied by Ayanami, leaving the elderly man with his thoughts.
Five Hours Remaining
After visiting with Fuyutsuki the two then made their way towards the experimental wing, where Ritsukos lab was. By now she had finally finished rebuilding the original blaster when the two walked in.
"Yes Commander?" the blonde haired woman asked as she twisted in her chair to greet the two. With the exception of a few details, she didn't mind the new leadership over the base. Things had progressed much faster under their control then Gendo would have ever thought imaginable.
"I have come to check up on our little experiment." Shinji informed her.
"Yes; of course. The blasters have been finished and were given to Captain Horaki to train her troops." Ritsuko informed them as she stood up; motioning them to follow her to where the real experiment the commander had asked about was. This experiment was under classification, no one other than herself and the two sith knew of its existence. She led them into a small elevator that took them down to the laboratory in Central Dogma. Rei was quiet familiar with this place, it had been where she was born and where she had recently trained her clones to use their own light sabers.
"Both are forming nicely with in acceptable perimeters. However we have had to make altercations to this one." The doctor said as she gestured to one of the tubes that held a human figure of a woman. "We had to graft on the scare. As for the eyes, that's a different story."
"What about her memory?"
"Everything up to the incident has been restored, she will wake thinking she suffered a concussion and was in a coma"
"Very good." Shinji replied.
"Have you spoke with Fuyutsuki yet regarding his service?"
"Yes, we talked with him before coming here. He has agreed to stay on."
"So he knows who will be waiting for him?"
"No, I made no mention as to who it was he would be reunited with."
"I see. Well, these two should be ready by the end of the day. They are just undergoing final tests to make sure everything is perfect; so to speak." she added, knowing there was no such thing as perfect in science.
"Good. Dr. Akagi. It would do you well to prepare yourself. I believe the attack is coming tonight." Shinji warned her. Since his first arrival back at Nerv he has come to appreciate the doctors abilities as a scientist and didn't want to lose them yet.
"Understood. Should I activate the sentry system?" she asked, referring to an automatic defense system that was put in place some months back to defend against a possible invasion.
"That wont be necessary. I believe the attack itself will be a diversion, knowing how my enemy thinks. The likely target will be myself more then likely.. We will just have our defenses push back the enemy then send out Unit 02 to finish up the enemy.
Chikara Encampment Three Hours Remaining
"SIR! Scouts have reported many vehicles leaving the base." a spry young ensign reported to the jedi who still sat about his small hill
"Probably evacuating all non combat personal. Our enemy is not stupid." the jedI spoke.
"What are your orders?"
"Leave them. I have no intention of leading a massacre of non combatants. We shall stick with the original plan."
"Yes sir." with that the ensign left to attend to his other duties.
'They already know we are coming, and are preparing. But how? Is his knowledge of the Force that powerful or….' The jedI stopped his thought process when he noticed a small glint from the corner of his eye. Following his eyes to it he saw it. A small wireless camera in a tree. Hidden under a bunch of leaves. The old jedI couldn't help but smile at it. He then began to notice other things, a motion detector disguised as a mushroom and a microphone that looked like a stick. 'Of course. Our equipment wouldn't detect such a low technology.'
Nerv, HQ Thirty Minutes Remaining
Unsure when the actual attack was going to take place, Shinji had Hikari step up security to its highest status for twenty-four hours. He knew the attack would come before that time was up, it was just a matter of when. The young commander contemplated these things as he stared out the large window from his office, over looking the Geofront. He remembered back when he first saw it, how beautiful it was, surprisingly despite all the battles it still held that same vision. The blue haired sith next to him looked over to him as she took his hand into her own.
"We will be victorious by dawn." she spoke to him softly.
"It is not us I am worried about."
Rei only looked at him questionably .
"I worry for those inside the base who will possibly die in this attack." he told her. He knew it didn't sound sith at all. Truth was, he was slowly losing his hate and turning closer back to the light. Rei, of course was following him, but for other reasons as well.
"We shall just have to protect them as well." Rei offered. Shinji only smiled at her comment and gently squeezed her hand.
The two were interrupted again when there was a knock at the door.
"Enter" Shinji called as he turned to face the person entering through the doors.
"Sir. Defenses are in place." Hikari reported.
"What of the UN Forces?"
"They were shocked at the news of the assassination of the committee and offered to send reinforcements to aid us against the attack."
"Make it so. They are already on the move as it is. Also, I want you to pull back the outer defenses. Allow the enemy to enter the Geofront. Once they are inside bring about a small force from the rear to trap them in a cross fire." Shinji said as he glanced at one of the screens that was on his desk, showing a large troop moving towards the base.
"Yes sir." Hikari said and left to call in the reinforcements, though she doubted they would really need any. The attacking troop only number around thirty six. But then again, she was realizing how the young commander thought. This request no doubt was to gain the support of the UN. The young Sith then turned to his wife.
"We should prepare ourselves. Locate your students in the side hall that leads directly to this room."
"Yes master." Rei said and left to do so. Shinji took one more glance outside the window before sitting back down in his chair behind the desk. He knew the jedi would come for him, partially the reason he wanted to get Rei out of the room , so she could not be used against him.
The Attack
Just as the young Sith had predicted, the outer security doors were blasted open before the time frame was up. Immediately the base went on Red Alert. Defense groups all around the base scrambling with their weapons to cut off the intruders. Both sides met in the main hall and quickly faced off. Each side taking what ever cover the could to avoid the blaster shots. However, Nerv had the advantage as they took shelter behind the protective paint wall, and was able to fire through the other walls. Quickly the enemy troops began to fall. The jedi saw this as a loss cause and ordered his troops to pull back as he quickly darted into another corridor, only to be met by thirteen blue haired Sith. The leader of this squad standing much taller then the others.
"This is as far as you go jedI." Rei spat.
The old jedI only chuckled some. "It seems you two have become well prepared. However, it is not you who I am after." He raised his hand up pointing his fingers towards the clones; closing his eyes for a moment, then opening them slowly, a smile still plastered on his face. "Now, I shall leave you to play with your selves." the old man laughed as each of the twelve clones ignited the sabers and turned towards Rei. In response Rei ignited her own, having a strong indication what had just happened. She then ignited the other side of her saber so that now both sides held a red blade.
"Try not to kill yourself" the Jedi laughed and jumped over the group and continued on his way. He had no time dealing with an apprentice, he was here for the Sith Lord himself.
Rei sneered as the jedi ran off, but she had faith in her husband to kill him. Turning her attention back to her clones. She didn't have to wait long as one rushed at her, its saber quickly being deflected then being impaled in the heart. After killing the first one Rei looked over the remaining who had watched. No doubt the first was to test the siths speed in battle.. Three more rushed her, putting her on the defensive for a moment as she fought to block and deflect the on coming slashes. In another split second she ducked out of the way of one of the slashes, once down in the crouched position she didn't give her opponents anytime as she twirled her double edged saber over her head, cutting them in half at the waste. Before she was even standing two more had rushed her, but she was prepared as she came up, spinning on her heels she used her own neck to rotate her saber. Its blades narrowly missing her own neck as it cut through the necks of the others. Catching her saber she looked at the remaining six, a grin on her face. This was the exact reason they were denied any training in the force.
"Now then, let us stop playing around. It is obvious the only chance you have against me is to attack as one." Rei smirked as she twisted the handle of her saber into two opposite directions, splitting the saber into two different blades. She then twirled them in her palms so she was holding them correctly. She didn't give them time to respond as she went on the offensive. Two of them didn't have time to even block as she jumped up, and spun around, taking off the heads before she even landed in the center of the remaining four. She then spun around again, a flurry of blades striking everywhere as the remaining four fought back. Sparks flew as the blades cut into the walls and ceiling, shutting out the lights. Only the red glow of the sabers lit up the corridor, giving it an eerie appearance. Rei throw out two fingers towards one of the clones, sending it flying back into the wall, breaking its spinal column when it impacted against the wall. The other three jumped back away from the sith to try and put some distance between them, but it didn't work. Rei rushed in again, block two of the sabers she then turned again freeing one of her sabers to block the third. While the first was distracted she took the opportunity to thrust her second saber into its chest, pulling it out again just in time to block another attack. Again the remaining two jumped back, this time Rei did not follow. Standing where she had killed the other clone, she dared them to attack her, watching them both. However one of them caused her to worry a little. Through out this fight she had noticed it was purposely staying back, purposely sacrificing the others. Rei knew that it was learning from the others mistakes and was formulating ideas to correct each mistake the others had made. She didn't have to wait long as the first of the remaining two attacked, wildly swinging its saber in every direction, being rather unpredictable in determining where the blade was going to fall. Much like a wild beast. That was when it happened. Foolishly Rei had focused on the attacking clone that she didn't realize the other had gotten behind her. After the wild clone made a futile swing, Rei moved in for the kill, thrusting her own saber into the throat of the wild clone. As she did so however she felt a sharp, burning pain in her left shoulder as a saber went through it, forcing her to drop her left handed saber.
"You should never take your eyes off your opponent, sensei" the clone hissed into Reis ear as she pulled the saber out of Reis shoulder. Once free Rei turned to face the clone. Now she was at a disadvantage with the use of only one arm. Her other saber still in the throat of the dead clone. The wound in her shoulder would take far too long to heal, even with her Angel abilities.
"After I've killed you I can take your place by Shinjis side." the clone smirked. That's when Rei realized, this one wasn't under the control of the jedI at all, she was acting on her own will, it all came together in that second why this one had purposely sacrificed the others, not merely to just learn Reis moves but also to eliminate any other competitors.
"And what makes you think he will accept you clone?" Rei spat, the thought of this woman taking her place aggravating her to say the least.
"I am not just a mere clone of you, I am Lilith" she smirked "And I can offer him things you are unable to."
"And what would that be?"
"I can give him the world, without hesitation or conflict. After all the entire human race are my children, and I can control them." Lilith said "And, I can offer him my virginity again. Men love taking that from a woman. The feeling of exploring a new virgin territory." Lilith continued.
Rei couldn't help but laugh.
"What do you find funny?" Lilith questioned.
"You truly do not understand Shinji. He will not act on lust nor will he accept the world you offer him."
Lilith looked at her questionably . What she said didn't make sense to her. Isn't that what all men want and crave. Lust, sex, power and control?
"If your going to do something you shouldn't just talk about it." A female voice called out followed by a blaster shot. The laser hit Lilith in the forehead, the coil of the blast knocking her head back. Rei knew that wouldn't be enough to kill her and quickly took her saber out of the dead clone and thrust it into the abdomen of Lilith, piercing the S2 engine. As she did so, Lilith began to implode upon herself until there was nothing left. Rei then turned to look to the new arrival and saw a lavender haired woman in a red coat standing at the end of the hall with a blaster in one hand. The woman quickly holstered her weapon and quickly walked over to Rei.
"I apologize for being late." the woman said.
"Thank you major." Rei said, looking up into the crimson eyes of Misato.
Commanders Office
It only took the jedi a moment to get to the large wooden doors. He could feel the sith waiting behind them. Using the force he pushed them open to see the young sith lord sitting behind his task, his hands folded in front of his face, sitting much like his father would have. Once the jedi fully entered the room, Shinji motioned two fingers towards the doors, sealing them shut so that no others could come in to interrupt the fight that would start soon.
"I was beginning to worry you would not make it." Shinji broke the silence.
"I apologize for making you wait then." the jedi laughed. There was a small beep from the commanders desk. Shinji pushed a small button the answer the call.
"Yes?" he asked, still not taking his eyes off the old man.
"Sir, the enemy has been pushed back into the Geofront and are retreating into woods." came a females voice.
"Thank you Captain, pull your forces back and send Asuka out in Unit 02 to finish up the clean up. I am sure she would enjoy that."
He then turned his attention back to the Jedi. "Please, join me at the window. And watch as your pathetic task force gets wiped away." Shinji said as he got up from his desk and walked over to the window. Though he now had his back turned to the jedI he never dropped his guard. But the jedi accepted his offer, taking a spot a few windows away. Below the could see laser blasts flying back and forth, red and green and blue. C'baoth was about to say something when a flash of lights just below him began flashing, alerting others nearby to clear the area.
"What could one unit…" the jedi was cut off when he saw the unit in question. A giant red robot emerged from the ground in front of the window.
"This is Evangelion Unit 02. A highly advanced bio mechanical robot which was used to battle other enemies far stronger then your little task squad." Shinji informed him. "But enough with the pleasantries." the sith said as he removed his robe, leaving him in his standard uniform. The jedi did the same and drew his saber, igniting the blue blade. Shinji did the same, bringing out both of his own sabers, igniting them both
"Shall we begin?" Shinji smirked. He got his answer immediately as the older jedI lashed out with his saber, but Shinji deflected the attack easily and proceeded to put the jedI on the defensive as Shinji spun around attacking with both sabers. The jedi was clearly having a hard time defending the attack of both sabers, but managed to keep up somehow. Jumping back to give himself room to formulate a plan to bring down his foe. As the jedI did this Shinji spoke again.
"What shall I place on your grave? Surely one who has made it this far is worthy of recognition."
"Jorus C'baoth, Jedi Master. And I do not intend to die."
Shinji only smirked "No one ever plans to die. It just happens." At the end of that phrase Shinji twisted his sabers in his hand so that he was holding it blades down and leapt up into the air towards the older man, bring his saber down onto the jedis, briefly knocking it away, with the free saber he slashed at the mans head but missed as the man ducked out of the way, coming up behind Shinji and bring the blue blade down towards him. Shinji however saw this and quickly brought his other saber back, block the attack. Shinji then went back on the offensive turning around, what appeared to have been mad swings were perfectly controlled, causing a brilliant light show each time the red blades hit the blue blade. The old man ducked again swinging at the young siths legs but missed as Shinji did a side flip over the saber, turning around again to face the older man, crossing his own sabers lurched forward and spun one saber so that it stayed on the others blade. Forcing the old man to retreat some before moving back in. Catching the handle as the blade spun, Shinji then turned his back to the man and leaned fully back, the blue blade narrowly missing his head as he slashed the old jedis waist. Coming back around he stuck his sabers into the ground as the old JedI stood there, still in shock what had just happened, before he fell to the ground in two parts.
"You put up a good fight, you will be remembered." Shinji stated as he extinguished his sabers, securing them back to his waist. At this time Rei came in, accompanied by Misato.
"Are you all right Master?" Rei asked, her own wound having already regenerated itself.
"Yes, it is over now." Shinji answered with a sly smile across his face. He then turned to Misato. "Evening Major, please notify everyone that we are no longer under Red Alert." Misato nodded and left to do so.
The two then walked over to the window over looking the Geofront. Below they could see Unit 2 returning to the hanger bay as the U.N. Army finally arrived. Hikari was already reporting to the field commanders of the situation. Everything had gone according to what Shinji had planned.
"So what now Master?" Rei asked as she looked over to her husband.
"Well," Shinji thought for a moment. "First of all, please call me Shinji."
Rei only smiled. "And then?"
"And then," Shinji pulled her closer to him so that she was standing just in front of him, placing his hand on her belly "We look towards the future." he whispered into her ear, causing her to blush a little.
One Year Later
It had been one year since Shinji and Rei had returned to this world. Though they had started out with darker ambitions, something had caused them to change the foresights to a more brighter future. That something was what Rei Ayanami now held in her arms as she sat on top of a small hill over looking the Geofront. Much of it had changed over the year. Shinji had opened in to the public so that others could see its beauty. In the lake small boats sailed back and forth in the calm waters. She then turned her attention to her daughter she held in her arms as the child slept peacefully.
"Is she still asleep?" Shinji asked as he came up behind her, quietly sitting down beside her. Both had changed their black attire for more colorful clothing. Rei had adopted a new blue outfit that really brought out her eyes, which Shinji loved. Shinji on the other hand seemed to look much like his younger self, in his usual black slacks and dress shirt. However both continued to carry their sabers, they had just modified their blade colors, Shinji changed his to blue and Rei had changed hers to purple.
"Yes." Rei answered.
"Well, I have to get back to the base." Shinji sighed, it had taken him longer then he had expected to get to the hill "Aida wants to go over the Magi report again. And of course Horaki and Suzuhara are on their Honeymoon."
"I am going to stay here longer, Akane likes it her." Rei smiled as she gestured toward the child in her arms.
"Well, you two behave yourselves" Shinji laughed, his statement causing Rei to giggle as well.
Fifteen minutes later Shinji reached the base. He was greeted by Fuyutsuki as he walked out of the building with a girl hanging on his arm. She was very slender and had short brown hair.
"Afternoon Commander" the elderly man greeted.
"Afternoon General." Shinji replied as he entered the building to take care of the tasks that were required to get done.
Shinji couldn't help but think that despite the road he had chosen and the choices he had made. That things were only going to get better. The angels were no longer a threat, neither was Seele to force the Third Impact. Though he had taken crude actions to see to such out comes, he felt it was required.
End
Alternate Ending
"Are you all right Master?" Rei asked, her own wound having already regenerated itself.
"Yes, it is over now." Shinji answered with a sly smile across his face. He then turned to Misato. "Evening Major, please notify everyone that we are no longer under Red Alert." Misato nodded and left to do so.
The two then walked over to the window over looking the Geofront. Below they could see Unit 2 returning to the hanger bay as the U.N. Army finally arrived. Hikari was already reporting to the field commanders of the situation. Everything had gone according to what Shinji had planned.
"So what now Master?" Rei asked as she looked over to her husband.
"Well," Shinji thought for a moment. "First of all, please call me Shinji."
Rei only smiled. "And then?"
"SHINJI YOU IDIOT!" Asuka yelled as she kicked the sleeping boy out of his bed.
"OW! What the hell you do that for." Shinji retorted at the fiery red head.
"Didn't you hear the alarms? Theres an Angel attack and here you are sleeping. Now lets go."
Shinji groaned as he stood up, rubbing the side of his head. 'Shit, it was only a dream.' He thought. Running out the door to catch up with his fellow pilot who was already half way down the block. He then skidded to a halt when he looked up and saw the zebra stripped sphere floating above the city, suddenly experience a strong sensation of déjà vu.
Additional Notes
Well there it is, the conclusion to this trilogy. I had a lot of fun writing it and hoped every one enjoyed reading it. Special thanks to Gunman for allowing me to run with this. Later on I may revise this entire trilogy, adding more detail in certain areas, but for now thanks for reading. Some may think the transition from dark to light happened way to fast, and perhaps they are right; however a change of heart doesnt need to take decades. As for Rei naming her child Akane, Akane was a character I originally introduced in one of my first fics and she has stuck. Most have also come to the conclusion that the woman accompaning Fuyutsuki is Yui Ikari; and you would be right. Ja ne
Disclaimer
As everyone knows, Gainax and its respected partners own Evangelion and characters. Star Wars and characters are the creation of George Lucas. Jorus C'baoth is the creation of Timothy Zahn and any other respected owner.
