".......we are starting from where we were, all again.......... "
(Nerv meeting room)
Fuyusuki: Sorry, I know you need some rest. The meeting has to be held, there are some important issues to settle.
Misato: Firstly, of course is the lack of pilots.
Yapioko: I do not think I make the grade. I'm convinced, anyway I never wanted to be a pilot.
Fuyusuki: We only have Rei at this moment. Shinji is conscience, but will not be fit to pilot. Asuak and Horoshi are still in coma.
Misato: And the only operational units now are 00, 15 and 16. 00 is not really enough to meet the current demand. Unit-16 will need a pilot. Another word, we are starting from where we were, all again.
Matsuki: Who can we have?
Fuyusuki: We have 3, all potential "a" class. Touji Suzuhara can be recalled, but I doubt he will be willing to.
Misato: The other 2 must be Kensuke Aida and Hikari Horaki.
Fuyusuki nodded.
Matsuki: Hikari? She do not have any interest to stuff like this.
Chyaku: Exactly, so out only option is...
Misato: But we cannot let him know that he is selected.
Chyaku: Why?
Matsuki: No special reason, but if you need one, it is because of all the paper work.
Chyaku: I see.
Yapioko: But I think it is good for him to come to Nerv first.
Chyaku: He is very interested in weapon and EVA stuff. Get my hint?
Fuyusuki: Okay, bring him here tomorrow.
Misato: Hai!
Fuyusuki: Problem number 2. We need to form a ground army. Not a big one, just one that is enough to defend Nerv against terrorist and...maybe UN....
Misato: Let Bright be in charge of it.
Matsuki: Sound logical, Bright Noah is an excellent leader.
Fuyusuki: Why didn't I thought of him. Okay, problem solved.
Misato was happy with that decision.
Fuysusuki: Chyaku, I'm putting you in charge of a new department: Nerv Weapon and equipment Department. The Nerv Defend Force's weapon is counting on you.
Chyaku: Thanks for that.
Fuyusuki: Meeting will end here, have a good night.
Yapioko: Wait. I want to stay in the lab for tonight. I'll not be in school tomorrow. Ritsuko will be with me in the lab.
Misato: This is fine, but do not skip too often.
Yapioko: Yes.
Everyone took leave.
(Next Morning. Misato's apartment.)
Chyaku, Misato, Matsuki and Penpen are having their breakfast.
Chyaku: (holding a newspaper) The notice of Nerv recruiting men for the defend force are widely published.
Misato: Yar. The local army have agreed to help us with the training.
Matsuki: (Suddenly realize someone was missing) Where is Rei?
Misato: She did not come back last night.
Chyaku: I think we better get going.
Misato: Yar, don't be late for school.
For the 2nd time since their arrival at Tokyo-3 Chyaku and Matsuki walked to school together. They went into the classroom. Matsuki noticed Rei was sleeping on her table. The teacher came in.
Teacher: We will take attendance. Ayanami. Ayanami. WAKE UP. HOW CAN YOU SLEEP IN CLASS!! YOU WANT TO SEE THE PRINCIPLE??? I REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR SECOND OFFENCE.
Rei: I am not feeling well. I need to go home.
Hikari: Sensei, she really do not look well.
Teacher: Okay, I'll let her go.
PS system: Kensuke Aida, please report to the principle office now.
Touji: What crime have you done?
Kensuke: Hey, I've done nothing. Why are they calling for me?
(Principle office)
Misato was in the room. The principle took leave after Kensuke entred.
Kensuke: (Surprised) Misato? (He stood at attention, realizing that he is talking to a high rank officer) Good afternoon, Major.
Misato: I've just been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Anyway, I'm speaking to you as the Deputy Commander of Nerv. We have a job which you maybe interested in. (handing his over a few pieces of papers) The detail is inside.
Kensuke: Weapon and Equipment Lab. assistant? That sound cool, although it is not a pilot job.
Misato: If you are willing to take up the job, a interview will be held today in the HQ. The interview will be chaired by the Head of Weapon and Equipment department, he was ,in fact, the one who recommended you to us. Guess it was because of your interest.
Kensuke: I'll be there. But how am I getting there?
Misato: Matsuki know about this, she will be taking you there.
Kensuke: Thank you, ma'am.
(Back to the classroom)
Touji: Kensuke, it isn't anything bad, right?
Kensuke: I'm going to be working in Nerv!! I love this feeling.
Touji: (remembering the 13th Angel incident) Pilot?
Kensuke: No. In Lab.
Touji: That's better.
Kensuke: But I would have loved to pilot.
Touji: You will not like it.
Matsuki walked over.
Kensuke: Matsuki. No, Lieutenant Rai. So where are we meeting?
Matsuki: We, me and Chyaku, will meet you in the bus stop outside the school later.
Kensuke: (In formal tone) Hai!
(After school)
Kensuke met Matsuki and Chyaku at the bus stop. Matsuki decided to walk to Nerv, so that they can have a check on Rei back home.
(Misato's apartment)
Matsuki: Let me tell you before hand, after you pass the interview, you might be asked to be transfer into another department.
Kensuke: Working in Nerv are good enough.
Chyaku: Do not regret what you have just said. (To Rei) You think you can handle?
Rei: Guess so...why? You are worried?
Chyaku: I am. You are the only one at this moment.
Matsuki: Let me give you a encouragement.
Rei: ??What?
Matsuki: Shinji will be watching the test.
Rei: Really?
Matsuki: Confirmed. Misato told me that he just woke up this morning. But Horoshi and Asuka..
Chyaku: Shinji better recover quickly. He's just too important.
Rei: Do not rush him to recovery.
Chyaku: (Laughing) Oh, yar. You are right...Rei Ikari
Kensuke: You are joking?
Chyaku: Why?
Kensuke: Never mind. (To himself) Maybe they will get serious when they are there.
(Nerv HQ, Entry gate)
Nerv Guard: (To Kensuke) Please come with me, you can not entre through the gates.
Chyaku sent his card through the machine and the door open.
Chyaku: Hope you can entre through here soon.
(Nerv Changing room)
The three children went for their locker and went inside the changing cubicles.
Rei: By the way, who is actually conducting his interview?
Chyaku: You mean you still do not know? The head of Weapon and Equipment, of course.
Rei: Can't you just say "I am"?
Chyaku: I am
Matsuki: I'll be joining him, as a representative from the tactical department.
Chyaku: So is Yapioko, representing her technical department.
They came out of the room, all nicely dressed in their uniform. (For Rei, her plug suit)
(Interview room)
The 3 children took their seats, with Chyaku at the centre. Chyahu pressed a button on the table.
Chyaku: Let him in.
Kensuke came in. The light was dim, but after he adapted to it, he could recognize who the interviewers are.
Kensuke: Hey, you are the so-call head of Weapon and Equipment?
Chyaku: What do you mean by so-call? I'm the real head of that department. Let's get serious, I'm Lieutenant Chyaku Narami, head of WED. To my left is Lieutenant Matsuki Rai, 2nd-in-charge of tactical operation. To my right, 2nd Lieutenant Yapioko Kaichi, a new technician.
Kensuke: Okay. I Never expected you to be in such a high positions.
Chyaku: I've all the confidence in your ability, prove it to them by explaining this to us.
Chyaku headed Kensuke a copy of the design of EVA pistol. Kensuke studied for a while and gave a detail explanation. Yapioko and Matsuki was impressed.
Chyaku: Not bad. New for weapon identification.
He headed him a photograph of EVA-01 holding a palatte gun. Kensuke gave a answer which Chyaku was happy with.
Chyaku: This is your identity card for Nerv. All you need to do now is sign here and you are a official Nerv personnel. You may collect your uniform tomorrow.
After that was done. Chyaku asked him to follow him around, first to see Misato and Rei in Sync test. Matsuki followed them. Yapioko was back to her lab.
(Sync. test lab)
Chyaku: Misato, all done.
Misato: all right. Kensuke, welcome to Nerv. You will get your stuff soon. As soon as Rei is done.
Matsuki spotted Shinji. She walked over to him.
Matsuki: You are fine?
Shinji: Yar. Going back there soon. (pointing at the testing area)
Maya: 97.32%
Kensuke: What is that?
Chyaku: I'll explain to you later. Shinji, that's her new height, why don't you tell her that.
Shinji picked up a headset.
Shinji: (Radio) Rei, new record for you.
Rei: (Happy) Buying me dinner?
Shinji: Sure, my treat.
Chyaku left with Kensuke. The headed for Chyaku's office and settled all the paper works. Kensuke was attracted to a knife handle on Chyaku's table.
Chyaku: This one? It is a test model for the Nerv self-denfence force. I'll take to to their training ground tomorrow.
Kensuke: What is that handle?
Chyaku picked up the handle, press a button. A knife blade appeared. He put a industry-use diamond on the table. With that knife, he cut the diamond apart like butter.
Chyaku: This is the use.
Bright came in.
Bright: That was a good weapon. We have got many men willing to join us.
Chyaku: You need not to report to me..
Bright: I didn't intend to, but I thought I might be nice to let you know that you have to make more of those.
Chyaku: My pleasure.
Bright: Where is Misato?
Chyaku: In the Sync. Lab.
Bright: Thanx, Chyaku.
He exited.
Kensuke: Did I heard Misato and Chyaku? Do you agree each other by ranks?
Chyaku: Not really. Nerv is a nice place. Misato called you Kensuke just now, did you realize it?
Shinji and Rei entred.
Shinji: Matsuki is with Misato, doing some reports.
Chyaku: Fine. Rei, excellent display.
Rei: Thanks.
Kensuke, out of curiosity, touched the plug suit of Rei.
Rei: (looking at him angrily) Prevert!
Shinji: What you think you are doing. You f*****g new-comer. Don't forget Rei is your senior and holds a officer rank. You know that you have just made out only pilot to be out of her good mood, and you know what this can cause?
Kensuke: Sorry. Shinji, wasn't that over reacting.
Shinji: Chyaku, you are his immediate superior. Take him in hand.
Chyaku: (not serious at all) Yes I will, Pilot Ikari. (Whisper to Kensuke) You touched his girlfriend.
They broke into laugher. Rei and Shinji also joined in their laugh (clearly, they were not really that angry).
They the alert light turned the room red.
Shinji: We are having fun, can't it come some other day?
Chyaku: Rei, you better be ready.
Rei: Only myself?
To be continued in the next chapter......
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