".......we are starting from where we were, all again.......... "
(Nerv 2nd announcement room)
Matsuki: I'm going out there to help. Makoto, you have the control here.
Chyaku and Yapioko: We are also coming along.
The three rushed out onto the battle ground.
(Battle ground)
Matsuki starting giving orders for NSRT. She was somehow placed just below Misato in the new Nerv org. chart. A member of NSRT run up to her.
NSRT member: Ma'am, the plug for Unit-02 is found. The pilot is in bad state, we have sent her to the hospital.
At the other side of the battle ground, Chyaku was with another team.
Chyaku: Hey, come over here. Shinji's plug.
Chyaku forced the Entry plug opened, red LCL flew out. He saw Shinji, but went into a shock.
Chyaku: This is bad. You sure that he is alive?
A NSRT officer took Shinji's hand and felt his pulse.
NSRT officer: Yes, still alive. Come on here, we need help.
NSRT member: (from another part of the ground) Unit-14's plug. Pilot is badly injured on the chest, might have internal bleeding.
Yapioko: (Shouting) You heard that, go and safe them, don't stand here like a dummy.
Matsuki: Follow her order. You think you can get your pay by being a dummy?
Chyaku ran back to the girls.
Chyaku: I'm driving to the hospital. Coming along?
Yapioko: Sure.
Matsuki: Definitely. But where is Rei?
Chyaku: Guess she went with Shinji.
Chyaku drove a car from the Nerv car park. He drove at 150km/h in the start , but slowly increased the speed to 200km/h. Matsuki phoned Misato along the way.
Matsuki: (phone) Misato? Hello...You mean you know about the attack? Yes, it was quite bad....We are on our way to the hospital now. Okay.....sure....I'll see you there.
Yapioko: So?
Matsuki: She knew about the attack. She will meet us outside the hospital.
They reached the car park, but was still in very high speed.
Chyaku: Hold on tight!!
He preformed a turn, which cause the car to slow down to 50km/h (but still traveling at the same direction). Then he pulled the hand break and pressed the foot-break together, locking all 4 wheels at the same time. All 3 alight.
Matsuki: Chyaku, if not for the big Nerv logo by the side of the car, I'm sure a few police would be after you now.
Misato and Ritsuko walked over to them.
Misato: You are right.
Chyaku: Where is commander?
Misato: Commander is back at Nerv. He have some work to handle.
They went into the hospital building.
(outside the ward)
Misato stopped the doctor, who came out from the ward, which the 3 pilots rest.
Misato: How are they?
Doctor: No danger with their lives, but all in coma. I've no idea when will they wake up.
Matsuki: This is bad. Thanks doctor.
Then entred the room. As Chyaku expected, Rei was beside Shinji.
Rei: Misato? Hello. (Expressionless)
Misato: Hi.....How are they?
Rei: You just talked to the doctor.
Rei then noticed the presence of Matsuki. She walked to ward her.
Rei: Matsuki, (toneless) as a pilot, I'll applause you for your tactic which destroyed the Monster. (Start to put in emotion) But as a girl, as Shinji's girl, (With great expression) I can only give you this.
Rei slapped Matsuki on her face. Matsuki lost balance and fell onto the ground due to the surprise factor of the attack. Chyaku held her up.
Chyaku: Rei!! That was too much.
Matsuki: Never mind, it is okay.
Ritsuko: I think we will not disturb their rest. Rei, I believe you want to stay.
Rei nodded.
Misato: Chyaku, Yapioko and Matsuki, let's go home. Rei, do not forget you have Chyaku's weapon test. tomorrow.
Yapioko: No thanks. I'm staying at Nerv to finish up the project of EVA-00.
Misato: Okay then.
(Next morning)
For the first time since their arrival to Tokyo-3, Chyaku and Matsuki walked to school together. Just the two of them. They did not talk to each other during the walk, but smiled and looked at each other's face every minute or so. Before entring the school, Chyaku took Matsuki's hand and kissed her on her forehead.
Chyaku: Have a good day.
Matsuki: Same to you.
Then Chyaku realized that Touji and Kensuke were watching.
(Classroom)
Matsuki noticed that Rei was already in class, but not her usual self. In fact Rei was sleeping on the desk. The teacher entred.
Teacher: We will have the attendance taken first. Ayanami.
No reply
Teacher: Ayanami Rei!!
Rei woke up from her dream.
Rei: Here.
Teacher: Sleeping in class....
Rei: SSS..orry
Chyaku stood up.
Chyaku: Sensei, Nerv held her back for the whole night. You happy with this reason?
The teacher understood that he will not win this argument with Chyaku. So he continued taking attendance.
(Lunch)
The three were sitting at their usual table.
Rei: Thanks ,Chyaku. For the covering up.
Matsuki: You spent the whole night by Shinji's side?
Rei nodded.
Chyaku: Don't let this affect my test later.
Rei: I'll try.
Chyaku looked a little worried.
Matsuki: Come on. Chyaku, have faith in Rei. She is the 1st EVA pilot. Pioneer of all.
Chyaku: Guess so.
(Nerv. Weapon testing lab)
Same thing, everyone was in the control tower, except Rei. The radio communication between the EVA and control tower is activated.
Chyaku: We will start with this.
He pressed a button. A Missile launcher came out.
Chyaku: I've found out what was the problem. This thingy exploded some time ago, but hope it will not happen again.
Rei picked up the weapon. A target appeared in front of her.
Chyaku: So Becareful. Okay. on my command.
Rei: Hai!
Chayku: On your mark.......Fire!
Rei aimed and fired. The missile hit the target one meter away from the core.
Maya: One whole meter off.
The video was replayed on the screen. It was obvious that Rei did not aimed properly.
Misato: Rei, we are not having fun.
Chyaku: Never mind, at least this is safe. The next weapon, please.
The EVA SK-21 Cannon appeared.
Chyaku: This is a beam Cannon, part of my SK series. You will have to test other SK weapons later. For this one, the impact created is very strong. In fact its impact can destroy radius of 300 meter of the actual hitting point. Okay?
Rei: Hai.
Rei raised the weapon.
Chyaku: On your mark. Aim.....Fire.
EVA-15 fired. The Beam missed the target completely. The Alert at the Control tower went off.
Chyaku: REI,, WATCH WHERE YOU ARE HITTING!!!
The impact broke all the glasses of the control tower. The target was also destroyed by the impact.
Misato: Chyaku, can we continue some other day?
Chyaku: (putting down his head-set) Sure. Rei far from proper condition. I'm going back to my desk.
Chyaku exited. Matsuki followed him.
(Chyaku's office)
Yapioko sat on a chair, seemed to be waiting for both of them.
Chyaku: What are you doing here?
Yapioko looked outside the door as the 2 went in. Then, she closed an locked it.
Chyaku: What is happening?
Yapioko: Have you two forgot your mission? Captains?!
Matsuki: Seele are history.
Yapioko: But their great ambition should be continued, by us. Including Horoshi.
Chyaku: But nothing can be done until all EVAs are destroyed. I mean half-EVA, half-Angel.
Yapioko: So, after they are gone, you make sure....
Matsuki: This isn't a good time to discuss this.
Chyaku: I agree. Let's wait until the time comes. Lieutenant Kaichi, you are dismissed.
Yapioko took leave.
Matsuki: Chyaku? What you feel?
Chyaku: (shaking his head, toneless) Their dream are just dream.
Matsuki: But on theory.
Chyaku: Which side are you on?
Matsuki: (paused for a minute) On your side.
Chyaku: And which side am I on?
Matsuki: The right side. The side where righteousness is.
Chyaku: Let's stop this. Where shall we have dinner?
Matsuki: You decide.
Wireless: (voice) All Nerv officers are to proceed to the meeting room. A meeting is called by commander.
To be continued in the next chapter......
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