In the near future the arrival of a strange being only known as an Angel triggers God?s Second Impact, levelling nearly 90% of the world?s cities. Fourteen years later, anticipating the return of the Angels, a conglomerate known as NERV, humanity?s last line of defense against the Angels, creates a creature called an EVA, piloted by children born the year of the Second Impact. Only specific children can control the strange biological/mechanical creations: Ikari Shinji, estranged son of the head of NERV and who would much rather not have the responsibility of piloting an EVA; Ayanami Rei, the mysterious and reserved First Child who would die for the commander; and Soryuu Asuka Langley, a hot-headed loudmouth who loves the thrill of combat. As they battle the Angels one by one, they discover more and more about the nature and the future of humanity and the dangers that lie ahead. (Credit to carnage.fanfic.org)<br />