Fred Burke

"Nanotechnology made humanity immortal, and the resulting population explosion pushed the Solar System's resources to the breaking point. As a result, new births are banned and even the planets' disparate governments cooperate to annihilate any children already born. With the tournament looming, Alita and her comrades find themselves caught between a spacefaring refuge for young innocents and a blood-thirsty mob intent on killing the children for...

While a ship moves toward Japan with an embryo that may contain the missing link to human origins, Shinji's peace is gone the moment Asuka Soryu joins their Eva unit.

"Once upon a time, a little girl was rescued by a prince. That girl then grew up to be strong and courageous as she awaits his return. To defend a friend's honor, she challenges a brute to a duel and wins. She is entrusted with the SWORD OF DIOS and the Rose Bride, who is the key to finding her elusive prince. But this won't end like a fairy tale. Because Utena has the power to REVOLUTIONIZE the world"--Set container.