CH.7

Z was enraged. Earlier a jet had been detected leaving the human city of London. They monitored its progress, only to find that it landed on the island in the pacific that the humans called "Infant Island". This island had worried the Nebulans since they first began monitoring the earth, as it was home to some strange energy. They had planned to investigate this after the human society had been toppled, but when the jet went there, obviously from G-force, they decided it may be time to send a scout. They had lost contact with that scout.

"You're telling me we can't teleport anyone else down to that island?"

The technician shook his head. "There's something blocking our instruments. We can send soldiers to any other coordinates on earth, but the island is blocked. What do you suggest we do?"

Z fumed for a moment before responding. "Nothing at this juncture. Probably some secret weapon that the humans intend to use. It is of no concern to us."

Akio awoke the next morning rested and rejuvenated. The secret healing techniques of the Infant Islanders could heal many wounds and cure many afflictions, but they also brought on sleep. He exited the tent where he awoke and was immediately surrounded by the culture he had grown up in. The men were out as always, hunting and laboring. All except for his father of course, who being chief and high priest only went hunting every now and again. The women had labors of their own of course, but many of them were busy dancing. The tribal dances were very important to the islander's religion as they, combined with their songs and chants, were the way they prayed to Mosura. The village smelled of tropical fruits, and it was a beautiful place. But the most spectacular sight on the entire island was the temple. The great stone building, decorated with the distinct ornamentation of the island culture, was in the middle of the village and was the center of all activity on the island. Finally he saw Jane, watching the daily dance and prayer unfold.

"Have you seen my father this morning?"

"He went into the temple…"

"Akio!"

Akio and Jane both turned to see Akihiro come out from the temple. His face had that same stern look that Jane had noticed yesterday and Akio had grown up with. Akio responded.

"Father! I will see the shobijin now!"

"No. I have spoken to the shobijin. They know why you are here and they have refused to see you."

Jane could no longer restrain herself "what are shobijin?"

"We are the shobijin."

Jane was in disbelief. Addressing them were two women in elaborate dress. They were identical to each other and more strikingly they were no larger than Barbie dolls! Again Akio spoke.

"Great shobijin! There is a great terror ravaging the world, that of the aliens and their monsters. You must send Mosura to aid in the battle. After all, is that not what a guardian monster is for?"

"There is much you do not understand boy." They said, speaking in unison, "Because although you grew up with the legends of Mosura, you have never actually seen her. Chief Akihiro! We will allow your son and his guest from the outside world to enter the temple."

And so the shobijin turned and entered the temple once more, with Akio and Jane following right behind. Jane of course was full of questions, which Akio answered. "You see, the earth is alive like you or I. But it cannot speak, cannot express itself. And so the shobijin were created, beings of great magical power. They speak for the earth."

Soon they had reached the main chamber, and both Akio and Jane were amazed at what they saw. A gigantic insect, which appeared to belong to the moth/butterfly family, sat upon the great platform. This mammoth moth was beautiful, its wing in many colors, yet it was not as Akio had expected it to be. The colors were faded, the wings tattered. Again Jane spoke up, asking "what is it?" this time the shobijin replied.

"This is Mosura, the guardian of earth. Long ago, before the time of human society, King Ghidorah visited Earth for the first time. Unable to defend itself, the Earth created Mosura. Mosura fought off the monster, and King Ghidorah left Earth alone until his return of last year. But you see Akio? Mosura is not the great fighter that she was before. She has grown old and feeble, and is soon to die. She is also exhausted, as she recently laid an egg to replace her when she has gone. In short, Mosura is in no state to go into battle."

"I didn't realize, great shobijin…forgive my insolence of before. But now I fear that humanity may be without hope."

"Actually no, Akio. You underestimate your own species. A young G-force scientist has discovered a way to summon Godzilla."

Dr. Honda was inside Big Ben, looking at the apparatus he had just helped to create. The machine, hooked up to the city's energy grid, was sending millions of volts of electricity through the dead dragon's scale…and the energy output was massive. He knew his conclusions were correct, he knew that Godzilla would come. He only hoped the great lizard would arrive in time…