Chapter
7
Secrets
Revealed II
Eva
opened her eyes slowly. Everything was blurry, she blinked a
couple
of times until her vision cleared.
(moans)
Prof.
Otagi: ooh..my head..hurts.
Cindy:
Well it should, I hit it pretty hard.
Eva
looked up at the voice. She noticed her hands and feet were
tied
together and she was laying on the cold floor. She
saw the
familiar figure that had attacked her. Her
brunette
hair came down to the middle of her back. Her eyes a
dark
green, and her smile.evil.
Prof.
Otagi: Who are you and what do you want with me!?
Cindy
smiled.
Cindy:
Now, now professor. Behave yourself.
Prof.
Otagi: WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!?
Eva
hears a door open and close. A man approaches them.
Jay: So
you got her.
Cindy:
Of course I did. I would like the rest of my money now.
Jay:
Patience. You sure no NERV security men saw you?
Cindy:
No body saw me.
Jay:
Good.
Jay
turned and kneeled towards Eva.
Jay:
Hello professor, so good to finally meet you.
Prof.
Otagi: Who are you!?
Jay
smiled.
Jay: My
name is Jay, Jay Makashima.
Prof.
Otagi: What am I doing here!?
Jay:
Well, now that was your own fault. Using that power of
yours
in front of everyone. wasn't such a good idea.
Prof.
Otagi: What? But I.had to.
Jay: No
matter. It'll all be over soon enough.
Prof.
Otagi: What do you mean by that!?
Jay:
Come Cindy.
Jay and
Cindy turned and left the room leaving Eva there,
shocked
and confused.
(NERV)
Isamu:
What do you mean the Eva units aren't working?? What are
we
suppose to do when an angel attacks!
Misato:
Isamu calm down. We know we have a big problem here.
It's
not gonna help if we're all shouting.
Shinji:
Misato.what's gonna happen?
Misato:
I don't know Shinji.
Misato
sat down in her seat.
Asuka:
Well, what happened anyway??
Misato:
It seems there's some type of.code, well more like a
virus
that's been put into the Eva's to make them non responsive
to
anything we do.
Rei:
There's no way to break the code?
Misato:
We've been working on it. Not even Ritsuko can figure
out
what's happening.
(knock,
knock)
Misato:
Come in.
Theresa
and Anne came through the door.
Theresa:
Commander, I figured now would be a good time to
introduce
everyone.
Misato:
Well, mines well, it doesn't look like we will be able
to go
get that steak now.
Everyone
this is Commander Theresa Khuu from the American Branch
in
California. With her she brings our newest pilot. Anne.
The
pilots greet Theresa and Anne.
Asuka:
A new pilot again. Well, it's nice to meet you Anne, I'm
Asuka..
Anne:
Langley.I know all of your names.
Rei:
Well, that's great. Anne.um what is your last name?
Anne:.I
don't have one.
Shinji:
huh? Why's that?
Anne:
..just cause. Don't ask.
Shinji:
Oh..ok then, sorry.
Anne:
It's ok.
Isamu:
Well, it's good to meet you.
She
nods and gives everyone a small smile.
Misato:
Well, now that that's all done. I'm afraid that Anne's
come
down all the way here for no reason. Since the
Eva's
aren't working.
Theresa:
Have you found anything new out yet?
Misato:
No.
Theresa:
Well then, that sucks.
Misato:
Heh, yeah it does.
Isamu:
Misato?
Misato:
Hm?
Isamu:
Mind telling us about what happened with Prof. Otagi and
the Eva
unit?
Misato:
Well.she didn't want me to. But I think you guys need to
know.
Theresa:
What's all this about?
Misato:
Sit down Commander I'll tell ya all about it.
Theresa
took a seat and Misato began telling her about how Eva used some kind of power
to awaken the Eva unit. Then Misato began to explain all about what that was.
It turns out that Eva's mom was in something similar to Shinji's mother. Only
she survived. At the time she was pregnant. So thankful that she survived she
named her baby Eva. During when the Eva unit went berserk something happened
that made Mrs. Otagi afraid she had lost her baby. But nothing was wrong after
all. After being born Eva already seemed to have interest in the Eva units. She
seemed to understand them. it was quite odd since she was just a little child.
One day as a young child Eva wandered into a prototype Eva unit. It went berserk
and everyone was frantic to get her out of the unit. Suddenly though the Eva
unit stopped and shut down. Eva emerged unharmed and a big smile on her face.
The first thing that came out her mouth after getting out the unit was. "I
made the big thing stop mama!" From that day on, no one spoke of anything.
But it seems that Eva Otagi has a connection with the Eva units.
Isamu:
..wow.
Asuka:
Yeah.
Misato:
So, that's the story. And now...she's gone missing. So
I'm
worried, I think she's the only one that could break
this
code.
Shinji:
This is.weird.
Misato:
I know, it's like she can read minds of the Eva's
Isamu:
I think people too.
Misato:
What's that?
Isamu:
Nothing!
Asuka
looks at Isamu and thinks, "what does he mean by that?"
(next day
at school)
Isamu
leans back on his desk and yawns.
Asuka:
Hey you, why so sleepy?
Isamu:
Hm.haven't been getting much sleep.
Asuka:
What's wrong?
Isamu
puts his hand over hers.
Isamu:
Nothing, just can't sleep. Don't worry about it.
Asuka:
All right.promise?
Isamu
smiles.
Isamu:
I promise.
Rachel
then sits down next to them.
Rachel:
Hey guys!
Asuka:
Hi Rachel, where's Hikari?
Rachel:
I don't know she went somewhere with Touji.
Asuka
raises an eyebrow.
Asuka:
Really now?? Hehe
Isamu: Asuka-chan.
Asuka:
Haha, I'm just kidding!
Rachel:
Ewww, what were you thinking! Haha! So what are you guys
doing
after school?
Isamu:
Actually, we gotta head down to NERV.
Rachel:
Oh? What for??
Asuka:
Just some work we gotta do.
Rachel:
Hey! I heard the Evas aren't working. Is that true???
Asuka:
Well.
Isamu:
No, not true at all. We're just having some problems but
they'll
be fixed soon.
Rachel:
Ohh, whew! That's good, what would happened if those
monsters
attacked and there was no one to fight them! So scary!
Asuka:
Yeah..it is. But nothing to worry about!
Isamu
and Asuka laughed nervously.
(elsewhere)
Eva has
managed to sit up and slide over to lean on a wall. She
tries
hard to untie the knots.
Another
mysterious voice: That wont work.
Prof.
Otagi: Huh? Not again.
Before
she knew it her restraints had been cut. Eva rubbed her
wrist,
which hurt a little. She turned to face the
person
who cut her free.
It was
a young lady around her age. With short black hair, it
was too
dark to tell what color her eyes were but she
thought
they looked.red.
Prof.
Otagi: Who are you?
Mysterious
Lady: No need for names now, just go!
Eva
followed what she said got up and ran. She stopped and
turned.
Prof.
Otagi: Uh, where do I go exactly??
Mysterious
lady: Out there!
She
pointed towards an open vent, which she probably crawled
through.
Eva
crawled out turned to say thank you, but the lady was gone.
She ran
as fast as she could of course she had no idea where she
was
running to.
Jay
entered the cellar to find Eva missing.
Jay:
CINDY! She's gone!
Cindy
entered shortly. Her eyes narrowed but her voice stayed
calm.
Cindy:
How did she get out?
Jay: I
dunno! You tell me!
Cindy:
I'll go find her.
Jay:
Good! You don't get the rest of the money till you do!
Cindy
turned and ran out of the house.
Jay
stood there frustrated.
Woman:
You can't do anything right can you Makashima?
Jay
turned.
Jay:
Mizuhara!
Lily:
Yes that is me, please, you know me enough to call me Lily.
Jay:
You know me enough to call me Jay, but you don't.
Lily:
Haha, no I don't, but oh well. You lost the girl.
Jay:
I'll get her back.
Lily:
Haha, the boss isn't going to like this.
Jay: I
will get her back!
Lily:
Ok, ok, whatever you say Makashima.
Jay: I
don't see you doing anything to profit the boss.
Lily: I
will have you know, my connections with Seele have
become
quite closer. And I'm just here to help you!
Jay:
And how did you get through to Seele?
Lily: I
have my ways.
Lily turned
and walked out the door. Her long purple hair
swaying
back and forth.
Lily: I
suggest you find her soon.
Jay: I
will.
(NERV)
Misato:
You guys, if you wanna go home then go ahead.
Shinji:
No Misato, we'll stay here and help (yawns)
Misato:
Haha, no you guys go home and get some sleep. Go!
Asuka:
Ok, ok.(yawns)
Misato:
You guys want me to call cabs?
Isamu:
No, we'll be fine walking home.
Misato:
Rei you too?
Rei:
I'll be fine Misato.
Shinji:
I'll walk her home don't worry.
Misato:
Ok then, night guys. (yawns)
Isamu:
You gonna be ok Misato?
Misato:
Don't worry about me.
The
kids headed out the door as Ritsuko walks in.
Misato:
Hey anything yet?
Ritsuko
yawns: No.I've never come up with anything like this. If Prof. Otagi were here,
she might be able to help but.
Misato:
Yeah I know, she's missing. (sighs) I sure hope she's ok.
Ritsuko:
I know, me too.
Misato:
Coffee?
Ritsuko:
Yeah, I'm gonna need it.
(School)
Shinji
and Rei yawned as they sat at the lunch table.
Rei: I didn't
get very much sleep last night.
Shinji:
I know, nether did I. Ha, almost fell asleep walking home after I dropped you
off.
Rei:
Haha, you should have just went home.
Shinji:
Nah, that wouldn't be right to make you walk home by yourself.
Rei:
Well thank you sir.
She
smiled at him.
Isamu:
Hey guys what ya up to?
Shinji:
Just sitting here being tired.
Asuka
yawns: I know the feeling.
Isamu
and Asuka sat down at the table.
Asuka:
Heard anything about Prof. Otagi?
Shinji:
No.I haven't heard anything.
Asuka:
And the Eva units?
Rei:
Nothing there either.
Isamu:
This is getting too strange, even for NERV.
Asuka:
Yeah, I know.
Just
then Rachel comes up to them.
Rachel:
Hey guys! Wow..you all look so tired. What'd you do last night?
Isamu:.work.
Rachel:
Oh? At NERV?
Shinji:
Yup (yawns)
Rachel:
Well.you guys working again today?
Asuka:
Yeah I think so.
Rachel:
Aw darn, was hoping we could go out.
Asuka:
Well hey! We don't go there right away, so maybe we could grab a bite to eat.
Rei:
Yeah we could do that!
Rachel:
Great! See yea guys after school then!
Rachel
waved and ran off as the bell rang for class.
(After
school)
Shinji:
(yawns) So, we gotta go to NERV again today?
Rei: Uh
huh
Shinji:
Aw, man. Another sleepless night.
Rei:
Yup.
Isamu:
Another day of sleeping in class.
Rachel:
There's no way you guys can, um, take the day off or something?
Asuka:
Haha, I wish. But this is something we kinda have to do.
Rachel:
Ohh, bummer.
Asuka:
Yeah, I know.
They
ended up eating at a new Noodle House that just opened up. Afterwards, Rachel
headed home and the pilots headed towards NERV.
As the
kids stepped of the elevator they see Misato running up to them.
Misato:
Guys! Eva's here!
Isamu:
What? Is she okay?
Asuka:
What happened to her?
Misato:
I'll explain more later, for now you guys need to get into your suits. Hurry
up!
They
hurried into their plug suits and went to their Eva units. They sat in silence
as they saw Prof. Otagi work on the problem.
Misato:
How's it going?
Prof.
Otagi: Hmmm, I think I can fix it.
Misato:
Great!
Prof.
Otagi: But.
Misato:
Eh.but?
Prof.
Otagi: It's gonna take awhile.
Misato:
Well, take all the time you need. We're not going anywhere.
Prof.
Otagi: Thanks Misato. And.I'll explain everything that happened to me later.
Misato
nodded in agreement.
Prof.
Otagi got hard to work at fixing the Evas. She typed away moving from computer
to computer, shouting commands to the workers.
Prof.
Otagi: Ritsuko, can you hear me?
Ritsuko:
Yes. I see the problem you pointed out to me. Don't worry I'm on it.
Prof.
Otagi: Great. Ok, let's see if we can't get all the Eva's working at once.
(She
turns towards Theresa behind her.)
Commander
Khuu?
Theresa:
Yes?
Prof.
Otagi: You should get Anne ready.
Theresa:
Right!
All the
pilots are in their Evas.
Isamu:
Uh..if this doesn't work, what do we do?
Misato:
You sit there and wait till it does work!
Isamu:
Ok then! Yes ma'am!
Asuka:
Hehe, you had to ask.
Shinji:
Haha, don't worry, it should work.
Rei: We
hope.
Anne:
..
Prof.
Otagi: Ok! Let's try it! Ritsuko?
Ritsuko:
I'm ready!
The
Evas were activated and sure enough.
Maya:
All systems go! Yeah! They're working again!
Misato:
Move the Evas into practice ready position!
The
next couple of hours were used testing the Eva units. Everything seemed to work
just fine. Anne's Eva, Unit 4 was ran through some test.
Misato:
You're doing great Anne, keep up the good work. How's her synch ratio?
Maya:
Doing good. She's not quite up there like Isamu was, but she'll pass.
Misato:
Good. All right guys, bring them in.
(Misato's
office)
Isamu:
I'm pooped.we've never practiced that long before.
Shinji:
Well atleast they're working again.
Misato
came in and plopped down in her chair.
Misato:
You guys got one more round of training with the evas.
Asuka:
What!? Why?
Rei: I
think we need to make sure that this isn't a one time thing that they're
working.
Misato:
Good job Rei.
Anne:
Um.
Anne
was standing in the doorway.
Misato:
Anne? It's ok you can come in.
She
walked in slowly and hesitantly sat down next to Isamu on the couch.
Asuka:
Good job today Anne, you were great for a first timer.
Anne:
..thank you.
Shinji:
Asuka, you never praised me when I first piloted.
Asuka:
It's cause you sucked Shinji, now be quiet.
Isamu:
Hehheh.
Asuka:
You too mister.
She
smiled.
Isamu:
Yes ma'am!
(Later
that day)
Theresa:
So how did you like your first day in an Eva?
Anne:
Um..it was fine.
Theresa:
Anne? You ok?
Anne:
I'm fine.
Theresa:
No your not, what's wrong?
Anne:
The other kids.how will I fit in?
Theresa
sighed. She knew something like this would happen. She knew Anne, she lived a
life being on the outside, never fitting in with the other kids. She never
really had the chance too since she was always moving around. When she came
into Theresa's hands they got to know each other and Theresa realized she
wasn't as shy as she looked.
Theresa:
You're going to fit in fine. These kids are nice, they're not just gonna ignore
you.
Anne: I
guess.you're right.
Theresa:
Yes I am, now lets get home and get some rest too. I don't know about your but
I'm tired.
Anne
smiled: Yeah, I could use a nap and some lunch?
Theresa:
Good idea!
While
walking Theresa accidentally bumps into someone, someone from her past.
Theresa:
You.Anne, you go ahead and I'll meet you at home.
Anne:
Um..ok..
Theresa
smiled at her reassuringly: I just wanna talk to my old friend here.
Anne:
Yes ma'am.
She
turned and kept walking.
Jay:
That your daughter or something?
Theresa
looked at her old friend, whom she hadn't seen for about 4 years.
Theresa:
No, but I'm taking care of her.
Jay:
Heh, always the caring one Tee, so how have you been?
Theresa:
Fine Jay. What are you doing here?
Jay:
Business.
Theresa:
Like always.
Jay:
You look great.
Theresa:
Well I get a lot of exercise in my line of work.
Jay:
And that is?
Theresa:
Stuff.
Jay:
Haha, you were always so blunt with information.
Theresa:
Same to you.
His
cellular phone rang.
Jay:
Hello? Yes.no sir. Yes, right away sir, I'm on my way.
Theresa:
Your boss?
Jay: No
my wife.
He
smirked.
Theresa:
Funny.
Jay: I
know. Well I gotta get going, duty calls.
Theresa:
See ya.
She
turned to leave.
Jay: It
was nice seeing you again Tee.
Theresa:.you
too.
Jay:
Dinner?
Theresa:
I don't think so Jay.
Jay:
Ok. Bye.
He
walked over to his car and drove off.
Theresa
sighed and headed home.
(NERV)
Misato:
So.let me get this straight. You were kidnapped by people you don't know
because you used your powers in front of everyone here at NERV?
Prof.
Otagi: Yup..
Misato:
But who.
Prof.
Otagi: I have an idea.but I'm not sure.
Misato:
Who do you think it is?
Prof.
Otagi: .my father.
Misato:
What.?
They were
both quiet a moment.
Prof.
Otagi: You see, Misato. After my accident with the Eva, my father became
obsessed with trying to use me as a.weapon. But my mom wouldn't hear of it,
thank god. Mom and dad divorced. I still loved.love him, he's my dad. But every
time I saw him he just wanted to perform tests. He said it was a game.course I
didn't believe him, but I went along with it because it seemed that work was
the only thing that made him happy.
Misato:
Wow..Eva, this is a lot to take in. Why are you telling me all this?
Prof.
Otagi: Oh..well..I don't know really. I trust you I guess heh.
She
gave a small smile to Misato.
Misato:
Thanks Eva.
She put
her hand on her shoulder.
Misato:
I'm sure everything will be ok. We'll solve all this.
Eva nodded.
Prof.
Otagi: I hope we do.
To be
continued.
Ok ok!
I know I haven't been writing a lot eheh..but I've been kinda busy with school
and all..so.I'm TRYING hard to write lots more. I got this idea I wanna get out
but I wanna work it in slowly ^_^ So please stay tuned for more stories.I
hope.eheh..bye now! Eva