Evangelion meets Robotech

Chapter 32

The most annoying thing about the coming meeting between the Zentradi and humanity was the postponement of the pageant. Yes, people agreed, the meeting was important but the show must go on! Especially considering this was a opportunity to see some extremely popular women with very little clothes on.

On board the bridge of the SDF-1 Captain Misato Katsuragi sat in her chair, the black haired woman pushing her uniform cap up as she read the pile of complaints. "The organizers know we're in the middle of a war, right?" she asked wryly.

Ritsuko Akagi looked mildly amused as the attractive older woman noted, "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. Certainly I doubt that Satsuki Ooi cares, and Min-mei is under pressure from all the fans she already has."

"Lovely," Misato sighed. She checked the clock, noting it was twoi hours before the Zentradi delegation were to arrive and got up, "I'm going to go change. Rits, you have the bridge."

"Aye, ma'am," Ritsuko saluted as Misato left.

Maya Ibuki watched with pride as her lover took the center seat, then firmly turned back to her work. She closely monitored the movements of the Zentradi fleet, watching the mammoth ships dance against the starlight.

Lt Aoba and the other 'bridge bunnies' were all hard at work too, the officers handling various duties both within the ship and monitoring fighter communications. 'It's awfully quiet out there," Aoba noted softly.

"Well, the Zentradi are coming over to talk," Matoko Hyuga noted calmly. "Or it's a trap to make us let our guard down."

"A lot of the pilots seem to think that's their plan," Shigeru Aoba said with a sigh as he added, "I hope no one fucks things up."

"We're keeping a eye on them," Ritsuko said dryly. "Maya?" she asked.

"Yes, ma'am?" Maya turned in her seat politely.

"Get the second watch up here, we're all going to need to change for the reception too," Ritsuko said briskly.

"Request permission to stay on the bridge," Matoko said.

Ritsuko looked at him thoughtfully, then nodded. "All right, you'll be commanding the watch," she decided. "Watch out for Makinami."

"Makinami?" Matoko echoed, not sure if he had heard right.

"She's apparently decided to bed the entire command staff, according to the rumors," Ritsuko noted with some amusement, "and apparently you're on her list."

Matoko paled slight, "Yes, ma'am."

Within a few minutes the secondary bridge crew began to file onto the bridge, including Lt. Mari Illustrious Makinami. The slim, purple haired young woman gave Ritsuko a very professional salute, "Reporting for duty, ma'am."

Ritsuko stood up and gestured for Matoko to take the seat. "Matoko, the bridge is yours," she said as she nodded to Makinami and murmured, "be good."

Mari smiled slyly, "I'm ALWAYS good, ma'am."

Mana bit back a chuckle as the rest of the senior staff filed out. "Is she really...?" she whispered to Ritsuko.

"That's the rumor," Ritsuko shrugged.

Not much later Misato Katsuragi was stripping out of her regular uniform, the dress uniform of a Captain laid out on her bed. Ryoji Kaji smiled at her as he asked, "Do you want me to run the shower for you?"

"Please!" Misato answered as she shrugged off her uniform shirt and began to unbutton her trousers.

"Too bad we don't have time to play," Kaji leered as he heated up the shower for her.

Misato hurried by him as she smiled wryly, "Sorry, honey, not today. Maybe tonight, if we have something to celebrate."

Kaji leaned by the wall as Misato showered off a day's sweat and worry and asked, "You're optimistic about all this?"

"I'm trying to be," Misato called over the sound of scrubbing. "I mean, why go to all this trouble otherwise?" she asked.

"They could just be formally demanding our surrender," Kaji offered dryly.

"There's a happy thought," Misato grumbled as she washed and swiftly rinsed her hair. She hopped out of the shower dripping wet, and Kaji swiftly enfolded her in a heavy towel. "Oooh, that's nice," she sighed as he dried her.

"All part of the service," Kaji chuckled as he rubbed her down.

"Have I said thank you lately for your deciding to stay on the ship?" Misato asked as they finished drying her off and she began to pull on her fresh underwear.

"Yes, but you can repeat it as many times as you wish," Kaji smiled. "Mind if I shower? I assume I'm attending as Special Inspector, if not as Misato's Boytoy."

"You're a lot more than my boytoy," Misato chuckled as she pulled on a shirt, "Go on, there should still be enough hot water left too."

"Thanks," Kaji grinned as he stripped and swiftly jumped in the shower too.

By the time Kaji emerged Misato was fully into her dress whites, looking both formal and strikingly attractive in the uniform. "I have this monkey suit," Misato muttered, tugging at her collar with mild irritation.

"Your tie is crooked," Kaji noted, stepping up and adjusting it carefully.

"Thanks," Misato puffed out a breath. She checked the time, "I should go down to the main hanger bay, make sure everything is set."

"I'll meet you there," Kaji promised as she hurried out.

Kaji waited a few moments, then moved over to Misato's private terminal. He hated doing this but part of his duties were keeping an eye on Misato, and he was determined to do his job well. 'If I get pulled they'll assign someone a lot less sympathetic to her,' he mused as he read files.

As Misato headed to the hanger deck she nodded greets to crew and returned salutes, even as she mused on what Kaji was probably doing right now. 'Probably cracking my files,' she thought, stepping into the empty lift.

Misato had been a bit upset at first, learning that Kaji had been assigned to spy on her by High Command, but had come to accept it. If she was going to have a spy on staff she'd rather know who it was, and from what she could tell he was slanting reports in her favor.

Misato smirked as the lift stopped, 'Besides, he is great in bed.'

The main Hangar Deck was still very military looking, especially with the Evangelion variable fighters standing guard at each orner. Still, the center section had been cleared of vehicles and a table was set up and decorated, though they weren't sure if the Zentradi were even going to be able to use it.

"Captain!" Sgt Kaede Agano saluted, the young woman helping the teams organize the reception.

"Sgt," Misato nodded, "how are things going?"

"We're on schedule, ma'am," Kaede said briskly, "and I've worked in some wiggle room in case something goes wrong."

"And something always goes wrong," Misato smiled slightly. Part of her wanted to tease the young woman with the rumors she had heard about her and Ikari, but she decided not too. She needed to keep her mind on business, for now.

The three legendary 'Angels of Death' were lined up in their Evangelions to one side, Asuka Langley, Shinji Ikari and Rei Ayanami. Other top pilots were also manning their machines at the corners of the hanger, as well as near the main hatches as a security precaution.

As Misato walked the outer area of the bay the rest of the bridge staff arrived, all in their dress uniforms and looking ready for anything. Ritsuko and Maya inspected the meeting table even as Aoba greeted pilots he knew then took up his position.

"Where's Makoto?" Misato asked curiously, a smile tugging at her lips.

"He asked to stay and watch the bridge," Ritsuko answered briskly.

Maya looked rather amused as she said, "Mari Illustrious Makinami is on, so it's possible he's regretting that decision."

Misato looked amused as she asked, "Is she still trying to lay the bridge crew and auxilaries?"

"Looks like it," Ritsuko said ruefully, "but at least she's stopped trying to get me and Maya."

"Well, sort of," Maya blushed as Ritsuko and Misato looke4d at her.

"What did she do?" Misato asked, liking seeing Maya blush like that.

Maya blushed even brighter as she mumbled something, "...some."

"Speak up," Ritsuko asked, smiling slightly.

"She asked if we wanted a threesome," Maya said a bit louder, blushing furiously.

Misato snickered, "Well, you can't say the girl hasn't got enthusiasm."

"She'd better not try anything on the bridge while we are gone," Ritsuko muttered darkly. She shook herself visibly, checking her watch as she said, "It's almost time."

"Bridge," Maya activated her communicator, "status on Zentradi fleet?"

Makoto replied with his usual efficiency, "No change to report..." He trailed off then added, "Correction, a shuttle has launched from what we think is the Zentradi flagship."

"Course?" Misato demanded.

"Straight to the SDF-1," Makoto confirmed calmly, "arrival in less than five minutes."

"All right everyone, it's nearly showtime," Misato said briskly, "take your positions." Even as she said that Kaji hurried in, tucking his uniform shirt into his trousers. "What kept you?" she murmured as he stood nearby.

"Got distracted reading your porn collection," Kaji lied with a grin."

"Pervert!" Misato jabbed him in the side with her elbow.

"Ship inbound in two minutes," Makoto confirmed.

'Well, here they come,' Misato thought as the large green, bumpy craft entered the bay and settled into a landing, 'let's hope I don't blow this.

To be continued...