I really just couldn't wait to do this chapter. So yeah, this makes two in a day. Whatever. The title of this chapter is inspired by the title of a DVD of Godzilla: The Series, and I just think it fits.

Godzilla is © Toho


TROUBLE HATCHES

Miki stepped back as the pattern of cracks spread out over the egg, covering an entire side before a section suddenly bulged as the creature inside struggled to break free and live.

"It's hatching!" Osaki shouted, "Get her out of there!"

"No!" Miki suddenly shouted, "Trust me. It's OK!"

"Captain?" One of the guards asked, turning to Osaki.

"…The second it looks like she's in any sort of trouble, get her out of there," Osaki answered him.

"OK, people, last chance to guess!" Kazama shouted as the side of the egg finally smashed open.

The shape of a well-developed arm, ending in a hand with three clawed fingers, jutted out from the side of the egg, as a thick tail smashed away the shell behind it. A surprisingly muscled pair of legs pushed their way out from the bottom as the shell splintered in half, falling away.

The creature gave a shrill, high-pitched cry as it shook off the last of the thick yolk, allowing all to finally see what had emerged.

The hatchling stood at least seven feet tall, and the most immediate creature to come to mind upon looking at it would be a dinosaur; it was clearly reptilian, standing on two legs, with well-developed arms hanging down in front of its chest. Its head had a short snout, with small, muscular ridges above its orange eyes, and the face certainly had a baby-like appearance to it. The creature's body was surprisingly short, in between its shoulders and its thighs, widening so that despite what looked almost like a barrel chest, the creature was somewhat pudgy. Its tail was almost the length of the rest of its body. Rather than straight upright, it had the stance of a real dinosaur, and tiny spikes covered the top of its head and the back of its neck. Slightly larger, forked spikes ran down its back, with bony bumps around them, forming simple spikes along the tip of its tail. It had spread-out, three-toed feet, and even a small claw where its thumb would otherwise be.

"Oh my God," Miyuki gasped as she stared at the creature.

"That's a freakin' dinosaur!" Kazama exclaimed.

The newborn creature turned around to face Miki, turning its head quizzically to the side and giving a quiet 'chirp'. Its tail began to swing from side-to-side like a happy puppy as it stepped forward.

The door swung open, the armed guards immediately attracting the baby's attention.

'No', Miki mouthed, waving them back with her hand, which she reached forward towards the baby.

With a mix of curiosity and strange familiarity, the infant continued forward until reaching Miki's hand, sniffing at it tentatively. It lowered its upper body and turned its head up to look at her, its tail wagging back and forth.

Miki, who was, as anyone would be, utterly speechless, finally managed to muster the willpower to say something.

"Easy, little guy…" She said softly, "I'm not gonna hurt you… um… I hope you're not gonna hurt me either… so… I'm just gonna reach out… and…"

She lowered her hand, patting the newborn creature gently on the snout, eliciting another happy chirp.

Suddenly, she felt a stinging pain in the back of her head, as a blinding, white light filled her vision. As she placed her hands on her forehead in pain, the infant suddenly fell back with a screech of pain, closing its eyes and shaking its head.

"Get her out!" Osaki ordered, as the two guards raised their weapons.

Suddenly, the pain was gone, and the baby swung round to the source of the noise, suddenly tense, knowing it was threatened.

"It's alright," Miki said soothingly, shaking her head to Osaki and the guards, "It's OK, it's fine… now…"

Slowly, she started backing away, and, to no great surprise, the baby took a step to follow her.

"Um… stay?" She tried curiously. Of course, the newly born creature had no idea what she meant, and simply turned its head to one side.

Miki stepped back further, gesturing away with her hands. The infant gave a curious squeak, apparently realising what she wanted it to do, until Miki reached the door. At a nod from Osaki, one of the guards pressed a button, and the door swung shut.

The hatchling approached the door, turning its head to one side and sniffing at it, and lifted one clawed hand to scratch at it like a puppy. Finally, it turned away from the door and simply lay down on the floor to wait.

Outside, Miki leaned against the wall, catching her breath and regaining her wits as Gordon, Kazama, Takuya and Miyuki darted round the corner.

"That was cool," Kazama declared, "Scary, but cool."

"Are you alright?" Takuya asked as Osaki put his hands on Miki's shoulders, checking that she was OK.

"I'm fine," Miki answered, "I just feel kinda… weird."

"'Weird' how?" Osaki pressed.

"I don't know," Miki shook her head, "Not sick or anything, just kinda… confused."

"Take her to the infirmary, get her checked out," Osaki instructed. "And somebody tell me: What in the name of all things sacred was that thing?"


I know this chapter was short, but I was personally pretty pleased with how it ended up. You probably all know what was happening when she touched the baby Godzilla (how did you like how he acted/was described, by the way? I was going for something cute, which isn't my forte).

All Reviews Welcome.