EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from Tiga

Chapter 7: The defeat of the Day Angel is complete!

The moment Unit-01 was touched by the Angel, Shinji Ikari's consciousness was stripped away.

What was before him was no longer the cockpit of EVA Unit-01, but a vast and empty darkness.

"…who?"

It can't be seen with the naked eye, but you can clearly feel that there is someone... no, there is something.

It is coming towards me step by step from the deepest part of the darkness.

——Become one with me——

I heard a reassuring call. In this vast darkness and fear...it seems that only by following His guidance can I be liberated from all the pain.

——Share your heart with me——

My body began to tremble involuntarily, my nose felt sore, and tears flowed out uncontrollably.

The loneliness of childhood, the sadness of being abandoned by his father, and the despair of not being understood by others.

The pain that had been lurking deep in Shinji Ikari's heart for fourteen years had brewed into extreme darkness.

It’s so painful... So humans... have to face such sorrow and grief just by living?

——Become one with me, and then... you will no longer be tormented by this pain...

"But, I refuse."

——!?! ——

Although he was trembling and crying, Shinji Ikari still resolutely rejected the peace that was so close to him.

"Humanity is indeed filled with pain. But even after recognizing this pain, we still love life, firmly believe that tomorrow will be better, and live with all our might... This is the light of humanity."

The light appeared.

It was in the deepest darkness of my heart where all hope and light should have been extinguished, but... light appeared.

Holding on to that weak but stubborn light, as Shinji Ikari's heart grew stronger, the light reshaped the dull stone statue into its original beautiful appearance - a spark prism.

"If you had hit Unit-02, you might have won. She probably wouldn't have been able to resist you... You're just unlucky, Apostle [Monster]."

The light illuminated the entire dark chaos.

Also shining brightly was the majestic appearance of the Giant of Light.

He was once lost and lost in darkness, but after recognizing true strength, he chose to fight to protect the future of mankind. His name is——

"Ultraman Tiga!!"

Without any hesitation or faltering, Shinji Ikari ignited the spark prism and transformed into Ultraman Tiga, melting the light gushing out of his heart into his arms.

The crossed arms gather the light that has accompanied Ultraman Tiga and protected humanity countless times. Its name is -

"Zapelion, light——!!!"

The Fifth Angel, who was unable to understand, recognize, or identify, and was even unaware of what was happening... had no room for resistance at all, and was instantly destroyed and completely annihilated in the torrent of light released by Ultraman Tiga.

The fifth apostle - the Angel of Day, the subjugation is complete!
With the defeat of the creator of this empty spiritual world... Shinji Ikari's consciousness also returned to reality, to that broken and dying world.

"Shinji-kun!!!"

"…Tsk, Miss Misato, I already told you, I can hear you, no need to be so loud."

As soon as he came to his senses, the loud shouting in his ears made Shinji Ikari frown.

Then he realized that he was no longer in EVA Unit-01, but in NERV's hangar.

It seems... he had just forced himself out of the plug while he was unconscious, and a bunch of medical staff were rushing over here, apparently intending to send him to the emergency room.

"Shinji-kun! You regained consciousness...are you okay?!"

Misato Katsuragi stared blankly at Shinji Ikari who stood up. She didn't expect that her call would actually call back the boy who had fallen into a state of suspended animation.

"How long was I unconscious? Tell me what happened."

Misato Katsuragi took a deep breath, seemingly considering whether to answer, but ultimately chose to give Ikari Shinji the credit he deserved. "It's only been a few minutes... Ever since Unit-01's body was invaded by the Fifth Angel, your mental imagery has become disrupted, and you've experienced a deep mental contamination."

But… then all the indicators related to mental images and mental pollution went black. Then, the Fifth Apostle exploded, shattered to pieces, leaving no trace… The Fifth Apostle's operation was declared over.

At this moment, you have already fallen into a state of suspended animation due to mental breakdown. We will forcibly eject the insertion plug and give you..."

Shinji Ikari nodded, it was pretty much what he expected.

The spiritual world itself turned into Tiga and destroyed the fifth angel, so the fifth angel in the real world was also destroyed.

"Hurry! Help Shinji-kun inside..."

A technician from the medical department pushed a large medical device that looked like a coffin to Shinji Ikari.

Misato Katsuragi ordered them to put Shinji Ikari in directly and return to NERV headquarters for the most detailed examination.

After all, this is unprecedented in human history...the first complete and in-depth contact between EVA and the Apostle.

Coupled with the deep mental pollution detected previously... no one knows what Shinji Ikari's current condition is. Although he looks lively, he may be in danger.

"Don't worry, Miss Misato, I'm fine..."

Shinji Ikari waved his hand casually, meaning that there was no need to make such a fuss.

"No! This is a matter of great importance! You absolutely cannot be negligent! You must undergo a comprehensive physical examination. No one knows what kind of impact the Apostles will have on humans!"

After being firmly rejected by Misato Katsuragi, Shinji Ikari knew that what Misato Katsuragi said made sense and did not continue to resist.

"Alright, I understand. I'll go to the medical department for a comprehensive physical examination later... Now, excuse me, Ms. Misato, please leave me alone for a while. After all, this is my first time actually participating in an Apostle battle, and I'm still a little scared."

Misato Katsuragi hesitated for a moment... then looked towards the other side of the hangar, as if she noticed something.

Considering that although it was Unit 02 that defeated the Angel, Shinji Ikari's superb dogfighting skills were also responsible for successfully stranding the Angel in a coastal area far away from the city and minimizing the losses.

As a way of showing consideration for the meritorious official, we must also take his own feelings into consideration.

"Alright, Shinji-kun. It will take the medical department 20 minutes to prepare the equipment. You must report to the medical department within 20 minutes."

Then he led the medical staff away.

After confirming that everyone had left, Shinji Ikari turned and walked towards the other side of the hangar.

There stood quietly a crimson giant - the universal ultimate humanoid decisive battle weapon, EVA Unit 2.

"Come out, do you have something to say to me?"

"—!!"

After a brief panic, the blonde girl wrapped in a fiery red EVA pilot suit walked out from the shadows with a slightly embarrassed expression.

It was a face that was even younger and brighter than Shinji Ikari had expected.

The long golden hair, which does not match the identity of a driver, is as silky as the waves, showing its presence freely.

A tall nose bridge, a delicate jaw, and a beautiful teardrop mole below the bright amber pupils.

The fiery red combat uniform embodies the girl's straightforward and stubborn way of life, and the 02 in the center of the chest indicates her identity.

"Why...knowing that mine is here..."

Her original plan of taking the initiative to strike up a conversation was taken over by Ikari Shinji, and the blonde girl asked breathlessly.

"You're the pilot of Unit 2, right? I'm sorry, I don't know your name yet, as we haven't met formally."

Shinji Ikari ignored the girl's question and extended his hand towards her with a warm smile.

"Shinji. Pilot of EVA Unit-01, third qualified candidate, Ikari Shinji."

After a brief hesitation, the fiery red girl gently grasped the hand that Shinji Ikari extended.

"Asuka... EVA Unit 02 pilot, second qualified, Shikinami Asuka Langley."

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