THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

A FanFinc by Kuroi Tenshi

Date: 12/28/00

Type: AU/X-over with NGE (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Disclaimer: Gundam Wing characters belong to Sunrise, Shotsu Agency and related people...NGE characters belong to Gainax and their respective people, and as we get into property, I should mention that despite all that, this story is MINE! Mwahahahahha! ^_^

Love letters at: okita5@yahoo.com

 

 

 

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Genesis 0:0

City of Lost Children

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"You know, that coffee is cold, Major."

 

"Arrgghh! You always tell me after it's too late, Ritsuko!"

 

The blond doctor chuckled under her breath and resumed typing on her PC. The younger woman by her side hovered by her shoulder, trying to catch a glimpse of the monitor's contents.

 

"Hmmm, The Marduk reports huh? So they've been chosen already?"

 

"Uh huh. But these kids are bringing their own equipment. They've been sent by special people. They're not just anyone. Specially trained and all." Dr. Akagi said, carefully readjusting her glasses.

 

"Talk about efficient! With this manpower, we will definitely beat the Angels." Misato said happily, setting the cup of cold coffee on the nearside table.

 

"Although that means you will now be in charge of, let's see...one, two, three... seven children!" Ritsuko's wide amusement only angered Misato to a boiling point.

 

"Ohh God! Babysitting was never in this job description! Why does this keep happening???!"

 

"What's wrong?? Scared of a few little children, are you now, Major Katsuragi?" Ritsuko tried painfully to choke back her laughter.

 

"Oh Shaddup!!" Misato blurted, glaring at the amused doctor. "Just send me their personal files once your done, k?" She yelled as she walked out of Dr.Akagi's office.

 

"Heh heh, good luck Major!" she yelled back at her.

 

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Dr. J stared quietly at his desk as he carefully listened to the voice on the other side of the line. If his eyes could be visible, a flinch every now and again could be detected.

 

"They should be arriving early next morning. I trust you can keep your part of the deal as well."

 

A momentary silence followed his remark. The other voice hung up and he did so as well.

 

He fidgeted a pen between his fingers, a malicious smile slowly curling his lips.

 

" Let's see how you like our boys.....................Ikari."

 

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D-day. 0700 hours. Katsuragi Residence.

 

 

"Oi,Misato-san! You're awake before me?"

 

"Oh! Hey Shinji!" Misato chirped, pulling her face away from her Yebisu can. You're all dressed, good. Is Asuka up yet?"

 

"Yeah yeah! But I still think it's an incredibly STUPID idea to make us get up this early on a SATURDAY! Is this your twisted way of torturing us?!" the fuming redhead cried out as she finished fastening the buckle of her left shoe. Shinji looked at her with similar confusion.

 

"Yeah, just what do you need us for now?"

 

"Oh I just want you to meet some people, that's all!"

 

Both EVA pilots gave her a dumbfounded stare.

 

They arrived at the Central Dogma quite quickly, not much traffic on weekends must be. Shinji kept eyeing Misato to try and catch some glimpse of a clue or something that could tell him what his guardian was up to. But she just looked her usual cheery self (of course, after 2 beers and a half before rising hours who wouldn't be cheery?) As they made their way into the Main Room, he caught sight of Misato's little surprise. 5 young boys stood in front of him, standing each next to the other. Next to them stood Dr.Akagi, who was nearside Rei and his own father. Hyuga, Ibuki and Shigeru were there too.

 

*Ayanami's here too...so is Father...this must be important*, Shinji thought silently to himself.

 

"Major Katsuragi, you finally greet us with your presence!" Ritsuko chanted in amusing manner, making Misato frown.

 

"Yeah yeah, Im late I know it. But I'm here now, aren't I?" Misato glared at her, then changing her expression towards the boys, she stepped forward. "Soooo...these are the famous wonders I've been hearing so much about lately! And pretty good-looking too!" she smiled as she noticed the little blond one slightly blush.

 

Ritsuko turned her gaze towards them. "Please introduce yourselves."

 

Shinji looked over to the boy with the dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. "My name is Heero Yuy. Nice to meet you." The words had been polite enough but the coldness and hollowness of his voice made Shinji shiver a bit. The sound of the last name made his heart skip a beat. Sounds like...my mother's name, he painfully thought.

 

"Hey, I'm Duo. Duo Maxwell." The boy next to him announced, his blue-violet eyes gleaming with energy as his long braid shook behind his back. Misato couldn't take her eyes away from the sight of the silky chestnut strands.

 

"My! Such pretty hair for such a cute boy!" she remarked, winking mischievously.

 

"It's my pride and joy!" the boy replied cheerfully, caressing his braid as if it were a baby. She eyed the boy next to him, making him blush more than he had before.

 

"Umm...I'm Quatre Raberba Winner. Pleased to make your acquaintance." He said politely, giving a slight bow.

 

"Trowa Barton." The tall boy besides him said flatly.

 

 A brief silence followed, as the feeling of incompleteness filled the air. The boy standing last finally spoke annoyance clear in his voice.

 

"I'm Wufei Chang." He said, frowning. Asuka eyed him, growing angrier as it seemed he was also scowling at her. She finally spoke, raising an eyebrow, "Well, just what the hell is this, Misato? The next boy band or what?!"

 

"Heh better than that! Kids, meet your new friends! They're the new pilots here to help us in defeating the Angels, and that means you will be working TOGETHER!" Misato chanted happily amused at the look of sheer horror in Asuka's face and complete shock in Shinji's. Rei, as usual, remained blank.

 

But all that could be heard was Asuka's sweet remark.

 

"WHAAAAAATTTTTTTT??????!!!!!!!!"

 

 

(To be continued...)

 

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Author's notes: Ahh well, as you now know, this is a X-over with Evangelion. Its turning out quite nicely in my opinion, but like it always happens when you write series, they turn out longer than you expected...oh well, another round of cold ones and I'm ready to go! Hehheheh, well more goodies will be coming along. I'm writing the story from both sides POV, to make it more thorough. Well gotta go fix up more goodness! Brewskies, here I coome! Till then!

 

 

                                          - Kuroi Tenshi =:)