[Evangelion Xgouki]

*peers out of the Sea of Dirac*

>_>

Spoiler for Arrival:

"...and thank you for choosing to fly with us. Your baggage maybe collected at Baggage Claim 3C. We wish you a pleasant stay in Cranagan."

Evangeline held firm onto her small duffel as she followed the other passengers off the craft. Many were families of varying sizes either coming for or back from vacations. It was early August after all, which meant schools would be starting up soon again. The airport was kept cool, but not overly so. Walking pass one of the intersections the damage from the disaster a few months prior was still visible. Sections of the terminals were taped off where the debris had yet to be cleared or was deemed structurally unstable. Some places still had black scorch marks from the raging fires along the walls and discolorations were noticeable here and there from where water was used in desperation to douse the flames.

However, the new layers of paint hid most of it well. The old scars were only visible if you really looked. People still milled about their own business, seemingly having forgotten about the incident. The scars have begun to heal, she noted. Even after such a horrible incident humans would continue to move forward. Although it was harder for some...

Her train of thought is broken by a gentle gust of wind. Blinking her eyes, she finds that she had already arrived at the exit. Being a member of the leading military power did have it perks, like free transportation to move her belongings. All of her items should have been delivered to her new place on base by now, which meant she wouldn't have to wait by the luggage carousels like the other passengers. Stepping outside she was greeted by the mid-afternoon sun shining brightly above and the cool August breeze. It wasn't quite as warm as it had been a month ago, but it wasn't too cold as to where she couldn't wear her white sundress. She was glad that she brought her hat to help shield her eyes from the bright light, although she would have to make sure to be careful of those gusts.

Thinking back, this would be the first time that she had stepped foot onto another world. It did not seem all that different than her own, except for the vague outline of the two moons above. She did a quick check of her surroundings before starting her trek to the TSAB base. It was such a nice day it would be a waste to drive all the way there. Plus it would give her the opportunity to explore the city, her new home, a bit.

The buildings were of a slightly different design that those on her world. They were a lot more angular, but still towered high into the blue sky. She noted that the locals also dressed in a similar fashion. Then again, the TSAB had been on her world for a few decades and had been assimilated into their social structure. Though this was a good thing since she wouldn't have to worry about buying a new wardrobe to fit in. Not that she would mind a little shopping...

"Hey there, cutie."

She paused her steps. Three men stood in her path and looked like they weren't going to be moving any time soon.

"Whatcha doin all alone? Would ya like some company?" asked another.

They were fairly well built. All three wore only their undershirts and pants with their jackets tossed casually over their shoulders. Although she couldn't really see the jakcets well, she could tell they were from the TSAB.

"I don't believe it is any of your business. I suggest you head back to duty."

"Pish, we're off for the rest of the day. We don't have to take any orders from some girl."

Her eye twitched, "That would be lieutenant to you."

The three men turned to one another before looking back at her, "A hot thing like you? A lieutenant? Must've had to get into a few bed to..."

"I could report all three of you for sexual harassment and misconduct."

One of them scoffed, "Oh come now. It doesn't have to be like that." He walked over and placed an arm around her shoulder, "Why don't we, uh, show you around and have a good time, eh?"

The next thing he knew he was on the ground clutching his side in pain. His two friends two a step back, "You bitch!"

Evangeline relaxed her fist and glared at the other two, "What? Afraid of this 'little girl' are you?"

The taller of the two activated his staff Device and charged. She watched him casually as she felt a familiar weight disappear from her neck and appear on her shoulder.

Stand By.

"Remember, you attacked first."

She takes hold of the mechanical scorpion and attached it to her sword, "Henshin."

Henshin.

The attacker brings down his staff only to connect with an armored arm. He stares in shock at the green visor looking back at him before finding a purple fist in his face. Behind him, his friend had called his Device and started charging an attack as the man crumpled to the ground.

"Cast Off."

Cast Off.

He gritted his teeth as several armor segments slammed into his body and left large bruises.

Change Scorpion.

The armored mage looked up at her attacker and casually placed her thumb along a segment of panels next to the belt buckle, "Clock Up."

Clock Up.

"Take this you bi-"

He never got a chance to fire as his target suddenly vanished from sight. Before he could process that information, his body was sering in pain almost like he had been punched over a dozen times in a few seconds.

Clock Over.

By the time she reappeared, he had collapsed to the ground in pain with his attack fizzling out. SaSword disconnects and lands on the ground as her Barrier jacket dissipates. She smooths out her sun dress and looks over the three groaning bodies. Without a word she reaches down for her hat and bag. Her Device watches for a moment before crawling over and up her lowered arm and onto her shoulder. A small smile forms on her lips as she glacnes at the mechanical scorpion.

"Let's get going, shall we?"

It doesn't make any response other than resting comfortably on its perch. She looks over into the distance at the towering black structure and her destination: Ground Force HQ.

*dives back into the Sea of Dirac*