Seatopia was in an uproar. They had just found out that the monster Godzilla had just defeated MechaGodzilla and Titanosaurus in Tokyo. With no help! It was insult enough that the god Megalon had fallen but then Godzilla had help; now it seemed as if their enemy would never be vanquished.
King Antonio was not going to stand for it any longer.
He strode to a chamber, but not the one for Megalon. This was a different one. One every Seatopian knew and feared. There were rumours; the demon there could control your mind, all those who went there would soon die, your flesh would burn if it touched the walls…
Antonio was too arrogant to believe such rumours. Anyway, he knew EXACTLY what was in there, and he knew he could control it. Did not Megalon himself bow to him? Surely the Demon of Seatopia would as well…
He lit one of the torches and the wall and smiled grimly. It was an ugly little place, covered with statues of the beast and hieroglyphs in dried blood telling the story of it. He gazed at the altar, shaped like the great beast itself.
It was a giant spider with a mosquito-like head and needle, for draining blood. It was red and black, made from obsidian and ruby. The needle was made of purest marble. 8 little emeralds gleamed as eyes. It was in a crouched posture, ready to pounce. And written under the altar was its name:
NECROMYOTI
Antonio placed the incense and carved jewels on the top of the altar and whispered the incantation.
" In blood it comes, and blood it takes
Horror of the lost people, those in the sea
Enemy of Megalon and Manda
You who are imprisoned so we may live
Necromyoti, the Death-Bringer! "
Antonio breathed in and said " I command you, as ruler of Seatopia, awaken and bring death to our enemies… GODZILLA AND JAPAN ITSELF! "
There was a silence, a silence caused by listening. And then, a hiss as dry as wind on dead leaves.
And then the walls shook. And cracked. And parted…
Necromyoti was crawling from the rock into the chamber.
It was huge, the size of beasts like Baragon and Anguilus. It stepped forwards, crushing its likeness below it. Antonio looked up into its glare and felt his arrogance trickle away.
CHIKITITA…
At the sound of its voice, he struggled to order it. " N-Necromyoti, you shall- "
Necromyoti would do as it was bidden. It would attack Japan. But, as always with such power, there is a heavy price.
It screeched and jabbed downwards with its needle. Antonio was impaled. He gurgled slightly and then gasped as his blood was drained away. Necromyoti screeched again and flung the dried-up corpse against the wall.
It was free. It was hungry.
Seatopia never stood a chance. The palace just… exploded into rubble as the beast came thundering out. It tore through buildings, screeching at the terrified populace. Seatopians ran through the streets, trying in vain to escape. The creature just jabbed down, impaling scores of them in one thrust and draining them, over and over.
The Seatopian military was too unprepared to help; they had always assumed nobody would be strong enough to ever challenge Seatopia. A few soldiers fired at with advanced weaponry, only for it to face them and use its own firepower; sharp barbs, fired at bullet speed. The soldiers were shredded.
Necromyoti now began to climb up the dome that kept Seatopia from being engulfed by the sea itself. For though it desired to feed and attack Japan, it had another pressing desire; to simply destroy.
The dome was old and under great pressure day and night. Only a few barbs were needed to cause it to crack. And then the dark abyss came rushing in, wiping away the arrogance and splendour of Seatopia.
Necromyoti stood and stared at the carnage it had wrought. And sniggered.
SNIT-SNIT-SNIT
A little way away, rock splintered and tore. Megalon, god of Seatopia, had awakened to protect his realm… too late.
He was angry.
VRWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
CHIKITITA!
Megalon fired a few thermal-bombs. They exploded on Necromyoti, knocking it back. It hissed and skittered across the ocean floor. It dashed behind Megalon and fired barbs, before ramming into his legs and knocking him over.
Megalon growled and got back up. He thrust his drills forward, trying to hit the demon. It was too fast.
It leapt up and latched onto Megalon. Necromyoti plunged its needle deep into Megalon's flesh…
VRWOOOOOOOO!
Megalon started to batter the creature's side with his arms and singed it with his ray. No use. Necromyoti was desperate for blood and revenge, and Megalon was fulfilling both counts.
Megalon had fought the beast before, back when he had walked the world above. He remembered battles with creatures like himself, but different… Little wars between the scurrying ones… Huge gatherings in his name…
And then Necromyoti had arrived and there were less gatherings and scurrying ones. Some of the lands disappeared and the creatures like him fell one by one. He and another had battled the beast, and then there had been a sleep… Just like now… Just a sleep…
…
…
5 minutes later, Necromyoti left. There was nothing left for it to feast on.
It knew where to go now. Japan…
And it had to destroy the one called…. Godzilla.
GODZILLA VS NECROMYOTI
Tokyo was once more being rebuilt. The "terror of MechaGodzilla" had destroyed about 40% of it but luckily years of such activity meant that Japanese construction work was VERY quick. They estimated Tokyo would be fully rebuilt in 3 months.
Near the construction work was a small building that seemed to be huddling behind its taller brethren. It was only 3 storey's and had " Emtological/Herptological Research Facilities". This was a building founded by a few Japanese scientists with the aim of studying insects and reptiles/amphibians in the hope of finding things to benefit humanity. They weren't exactly sure WHAT these things would be.
Inside, Noriko Ikari was getting a very unpleasant close-up of a tarantula's venom sacks. She made an audible "YUCK!".
Her father, emtologist Kyosuke Ikari, tutted at her.
" Noriko, Noriko, Noriko…. This is important research here. We can create the ultimate spider anti-venom through such studies! Think how many people in Australia will live after being bitten! "
" Well, yes, but it is rather disgusting, father. "
" Ah, but bugs are a mirror of humanity. Self absorbed, strangely social at times, carrying a lot of destructive power… "
" Yes, but most people I know have only 2 legs and eyes. "
Kyosuke shook his head and walked off, interrogating assistants about whether they knew the biology of wasps. Noriko just tried to work without vomiting all over her microscope and specimen.
" Remind me again why you work here, Noriko? "
It was a commanding voice but not one to install fear and annoyance. It was out of place here, but it was one she knew well. She turned round and smiled.
" Shoma-san! "
General Shoma Kanawara was very different from Noriko. Where she was slim, he was stocky; she had long black hair and he had a crew cut; she had small breasts and he didn't have any, but that wasn't such a remarkable thing. And she was gentle and polite, while Shoma was used to command and could be very informal and angry. And most different of all, she was a biologist while he was a JSDF general who had been involved in dealing with kaiju; Hedorah in the early 70's and most recently Titanosaurus.
She embraced him with a laugh. " I was wondering when I would see you again, " she said.
" Well, I've been made to attend meetings on better defences against kaiju, " he said. " We're deciding to construct more Markalite beams; you know, the ones used against the Mysterians? "
" I know. "
" Well, we've used them before when Gigan and Megalon showed up, but never in sufficient amounts. The higher ups figure if we have more, we can fry the monsters before they even enter the city! "
She sighed. " You seem to be talking a lot about kaiju lately. "
" They DID recently trample all over the city! "
" Yes, but you are starting to sound like Eiji-san. "
Shoma snorted derisively. " That nut? "
She frowned and Shoma knew she was offended. After all, Eiji Miyamoto was a friend of hers. He was an odd little man; he'd gone beyond skinny and into lanky, with oversized limbs. He had pale shock of hair and a wild looking face. He talked a lot about his hobby, and his hobby was myths and monsters. He was a store worker but in his spare time he chased around for information on Seatopia and Mu, and their guardians, and monsters like King Ceesar.
A weirdo, obviously, but he was an old friend of Noriko's. And Shoma couldn't help hating him. He had such low ambition and drive, and he was so obsessed with his legends and kaiju that he didn't see them as the horrific menaces they were. And he was a potential rival. Shoma and Noriko were lovers, planning to engage, but he knew Eiji had feelings for her, and was afraid she might be falling for him. Eiji seemed oblivious to this.
Noriko said, " I do wish you wouldn't fight with him all the time, Shoma. I know his beliefs and behaviour is different to yours, but it's no reason to so aggressive to him! "
" Yeah, maybe… "
He turned away and looked at the notes she'd been making on tarantula venom organs.
" And what's the project this week, professor Noriko? "
She smiled a little. " Spider venom. We've done work on INDIVIDUAL anti-venoms but we're after a universal anti-venom. "
" And we're nearly there, " said Kyosuke, appearing right behind the two without warning. " A fascinating subject, venomous arthropods, almost as fascinating as arthopodic diseases! My yes, we've done a lot of work on that too! "
" Uh-huh… "
" By the way, there's a man at the door for you, Shoma. Says it's an urgent JSDF call… "
Commander Daigo Naka lit a cigarette and turned to face the assembled JSDF men, among them Shoma. They were listening attentively, for they had heard why they'd been summoned to the Tokyo offices of the JSDF; kaiju!
" 3 hours ago, we discovered the corpse of the kaiju Megalon. It- "
" Did Godzilla kill it? " interrupted Shoma. " Or those idiots with Jet Jaguar? "
Daigo fixed him with a steely gaze. " Jet Jaguar was de-activated. And Megalon, somehow, had been drained of all its blood. I doubt Godzilla is capable of that. "
The mood of the room grew uneasy. A young corporal raised his hand.
" So, er, I presume we're dealing with a new monster? "
" We think so. We are unsure of what it looks like but we have detected it on radar. It seems to moving quite fast on the seabed. It is heading for Tokyo.
The room erupted into talk and panic. Shoma stood up and yelled out, " with all due respect sir, why are we here talking about it instead of preparing for it? We should be evacuating Tokyo! It's only been a week since the terror of MechaGodzilla; do we really need another massacre?! "
" Calm down, general! We have given out the evacuation order and have the Markalite's and planes armed and ready. Just make sure you stop it; I don't want to need Godzilla showing up! "
The men walked out. Shoma was worried; he knew he was in charge of fighting the new beast but that didn't worry him. No, he was concerned with whether or not Noriko had got it. If she died…
Necromyoti passed through the ocean, leaving a trail of dead and dying sea creatures in its wake. Some it had drained of blood, just for the journey, but the rest were suffering from Necromyoti's terrible curse; the viruses and bacteria that collected on him. It was no mere hype when the Seatopians called him the Death-Bringer.
It was nearly there. It mattered not what the "there" was, all that mattered was destruction…
The streets of Tokyo were in a panic. Some were blocked so the JSDF could get to the docks but it didn't stop people trying to get through anyway. Cars lay abandoned in traffic jams, as people realised it would be faster to just run. Luckily, there were several Monster Shelters constructed around the city but they were filling up fast.
And Noriko was still at the research building. She tapped her foot impatiently.
" Come on father! We do not have time to gather our notes on arachnid venom! "
" Of course we do! " Kyosuke appeared to be bent double under all the notes and equipment he was carrying. " This is important stuff! "
" Father… "
BAM
The door was kicked open as Eiji rushed in. He was incredibly lanky but it was surprising how fast the guy could run. In his tightly clenched hands were papers and notes. He had an ecstatic look on his face.
" Aha! I've done it! "
" Not now, Eiji-san. "
" Yes now! " He waved his papers in Noriko's face. " I know what kaiju is turning up! And where it comes from! "
This stopped the Ikari's dead. Kyosuke managed to utter, " you have? "
" Indeed! It is… " And here Eiji spoke in a low menacing tone. " … NECROMYOTI! "
" Huh?"
And at the docks, Shoma looked at the line of 12 or so Markalite's, backed up with several tanks, and shook his head. He wanted more firepower. Like a spare Oxygen Destroyer. This meagre lot could only hope to drive a kaiju off, not kill it and woe betide them if it was Godzilla they were facing…
" Are all Markalite's charged? " he yelled.
" YES! "
" All tanks armed? "
" YES! "
" OK, I want the Markalite's to fire when the creature attacks and if that doesn't drive it back, use the tanks to fire at its legs! Try to drive it back before it gets into the city! "
Shoma nodded and turned his head to the water.
" And now we shall see if it will work… "
The water began to bubble and foam…
Necromyoti erupted forth like a demon king, screeching into the sky, running forwards with its needle glistening as if with wet blood…
" FIRE! FIRE! "
3 of the Markalite's instantly hit the target, leaving the smell of singed hair. But Necromyoti kept coming…
Shoma leapt away as the beast came thundering through the military ranks. Markalite trucks and tanks went flying as it passed. He swore and ordered for the men to fire again.
This time ALL the still-standing Markalite's fired at once. Necromyoti went down, screeching pitifully. Shoma grinned and ordered for the tanks to fire.
And as they did, the beast leapt away, so the shells hit the nearby buildings under construction instead.
" ARGH! Bakas! Hit IT! "
Too late. Necromyoti crouched down and fired a few barbs. 4 of the Markalite's exploded on impact.
SNIT-SNIT-SNIT
The beast turned away from the battered JSDF and crept through the construction area. It stared at one building framework with fascination, moving in to touch it…
… before lashing out and turning in to rubble.
And that was when the ground began to shudder. Necromyoti stared in confusion as vehicles and equipment near it went flying into the air, and hairline cracks appeared in the pavement. The ground was shaking under its feet, like an earthquake…
It stopped.
Necromyoti looked down.
And went flying as the ground beneath it exploded! Storming out was a nightmarish union of horn and tooth and scale, but it was one that gave the people of the city hope. It glared down at Necromyoti, as the creature got back onto its feet, and bellowed at it.
BROOOOOOOOOOOO-BOYA!
Anguilus was not going to tolerate any more invading kaiju in his territory.
Necromyoti acted first, firing scores of barbs that ricocheted off Anguilus. He grunted under the fire and charged forwards, ramming the spider into a mostly-constructed building. Necromyoti screeched and kicked Anguilus in the face before skittering off towards the people-filled streets of Tokyo. Anguilus growled and followed it.
All the people who had stayed to watch the fight were up a certain creek without a paddle.
As Necromyoti came charging at them, they knew there was no escape.
Noriko, Eiji and Kyosuke saw the creature briefly as it went past the building window; then they saw the lower jaw of Anguilus come thundering past, shaking equipment off tables.
" Go Anguilus! " cried out Eiji, leaning out of the window to catch a glimpse of the battle.
It was taking place near a Monster Shelter. The building above it was crumbling as Necromyoti was rammed into it. Anguilus backed away a little and then leapt into the air, coming crashing down onto his enemy back first!
CHIKITITIA!
BOYA!
Necromyoti got back up and glared at its opponent. It had tried to retreat; the strange reptile wasn't on its agenda. But now he was.
He had wounded it! It was Necromyoti, the Death Bringer! No mere spine-backed lizard would get away with such a humiliating attack!
He fired barbs point-blank into Anguilus' face.
Anguilus screamed and tried to bite Necromyoti; it was too fast. It jumped forwards, rammed its right-side legs into the dinosaur's side, rebounded onto a skyscraper, causing windows to shatter and shower the street with glass, and then it went flying back, needle first into Anguilus' shoulder!
BROOOO!
SNIT-SNIT-SNIT!
Anguilus whipped his head round, butting Necromyoti down the street. The creature retaliated with a few barbs, and then…
… it shot webbing. Anguilus' feet were stuck to the ground, his mouth muzzled.
Eiji had been joined at the window by the Ikari's. Eiji was shocked.
" It can't beat Anguilus! Anguilus is the good guy! "
" Maybe if it defeats Anguilus, this Necromyoti will depart, " said Noriko, in a hopeful voice.
Eiji turned round and stared at her, a stare that bored down into her soul.
" No, " he said. " It won't. I know. "
" A big bug, isn't it, " said Kyosuke, ever-oblivious to non-arthropods. " What we need… What we really need… is a female one of those. Then it can eat this one! "
The others turned to look at him, shook their heads and turned back to the battle.
And on Monster Island, a titan stirred in his sleep.
Godzilla ruled this island, no question. None of the other monsters ever tried to fight him anymore, not after how he flattened Gabera and Varan when they annoyed him. He was huge, as big as any structure in Japan. He was a light grey, almost yellow in places. His face was a scowling muzzle with beady eyes, and a row of maple-leaf fins grew down his back.
Around him was his son, Minya, and Minya's new friend, the new arrival Gorgo. The two of them looked up at the giant with curiosity, as he shook and growled in his sleep.
In his mind Godzilla was imprisoned by a creeping terror…
Anguilus struggled to free myself as Necromyoti crept over to him. The creature latched onto his side, sniggering at the reptile's pitiful struggles. Necromyoti looked over Anguilus' flank, selected the best area…
And plunged his needle in.
Anguilus now struggled to scream.
Necromyoti began to drink…
Godzilla's eyes snapped open.
He rose with the unstoppable fury of tectonic plates. Thunder sounded as his feet pounded the ground. And all the other monsters on the island trembled as he roared his fury to the skies.
SKREEEEEEEEEE-UNK!
Minya and Gorgo watched as Godzilla stormed into the ocean, growling horribly. Minya squeaked in reply.
Dad was off again. He wondered what it was this time...
TO BE CONTINUED
AUTHOR'S NOTES: OK, that was a longer chapter than I normally do!
The human drama might seem clichéd, but take into account that this is Showa era and you often got human dramas like that in the Showa era movies.
BTW, I take "Showa ERA" seriously. Not only have all the Showa G-movies happened (except DAM; that happens later), so has Rodan, Mothra, Atragon, The Mysterians, King Kong, Gorgo and Konga.
The names of the main characters come from Dreamcast games. Noriko is the love interest for hero Ryo in Shenmue and Shoma, Kyosuke and Eiji are characters from Rival Schools (Eiji is the real name of fighter Edge).
Anguilus isn't finished yet!