A/N Hey, everyone. Welcome back to the twenty-eighth chapter of the Godzilla Meet the Civilians fanfic. First of all, I want to thank some of you guys for continuing to support because that allows me to keep going with a story like this. In this chapter, the trio and their colleagues finally find Godzilla, but they have a big time problem. This chapter will switch up to Bianca's perspective. So sit back, and enjoy the chapter.
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Chapter 28: Serizawa's Sacrifice and The Rebirth of Godzilla
Underwater Cave, May 21st, 2019
Continuing forward, the submarine floated above what appeared to be an underwater river of lava. It almost looked like a river of flames, pulsing and flashing beneath them and guiding their path forward towards the projected location detected by the probe. And then, ahead of the sub, lay a massive ovular opening with an orange glow emanating from deep within.
"I think we should stop," Doctor Stanton said.
"Why?" Doctor Serizawa asked.
"Because I still wanna have kids one day. Preferably without flippers," Doctor Stanton replied, pointing to the screen where the warning sign appeared, alerting us about the radiation in the vicinity.
"That's a good idea," I agreed as I looked at the warning sign.
"All stop. Hover the ship," Commander Crane ordered.
The sub halted its advance, and the probes continued forward without it. However, as they entered the ovular opening, they suddenly began to spark and malfunction.
"Whoa! I got 02. C02. Methane... But it looks like there's some sort of air pocket in there," Doctor Stanton exclaimed.
One of the last remaining probes managed to surface and used its hover rotors to rise out of the water. The feed of the cavern was dark and ominous. Lava flows pouring from the ceiling down into the chamber were the only light it had to help reveal the secrets of the world beyond to the sub and her crew.
And then, as it panned right, it beheld a pyramid structure and...
"Whoa," Will muttered.
"I've never seen that place before," I said.
"My God," Mark stated.
"-Zilla," Doctor Stanton finished.
And then, the feed cut.
"And goodnight, Gracie," Doctor Stanton sighed.
"Pull up the last frame," Doctor Serizawa ordered.
"Yup," Doctor Stanton replied as he pulled up an image on the screen.
The final frame was shown, and from Godzilla's spines could be seen a soft glow against the light behind him.
"There. The source of the radiation," Doctor Serizawa stated as he pointed to the glow.
"He's feeding. Regenerating," Doctor Chen pointed out.
"This is his home," Doctor Serizawa said quietly to himself as he looked through his notes.
"This is how he survived for so long. Adapting... Evolving... It's incredible," Mark whispered.
"So, the big guy's got this covered right? He just needs a little nap?" Doctor Stanton asked.
"No. This process could take years," Doctor Chen countered.
"We have to proceed as planned," Doctor Serizawa stated.
"Hang on. We're going to launch a nuclear torpedo to revive a giant monster. This is-... This isn't just like jump-starting a car," Doctor Stanton said.
"We have another complication. Our weapon systems were damaged during the crash. We can't launch," Commander Crane informed.
"Can it be repaired?" Mark asked.
"I'm afraid not," Commander Crane replied grimly.
"Okay. What if we go inside, set a timer, and blow up the warhead manually?" Doctor Chen asked.
"No way. If the heat doesn't fry you, the radiation will," Doctor Stanton replied.
The room was engulfed in silence.
"I'll go," Doctor Serizawa whispered.
All of us draw our attention to him, shocked by what he had just said.
"What the hell does that mean?" Mark asked.
"There has to be another way," Doctor Chen countered.
"There's no time for debate. I'll go," Doctor Serizawa stated.
Back in DC, the military continued using all of their firepower against King Ghidorah and Rodan as the military starts suffering losses. On Raptor One, Officer Barnes uses a machine gun and fired at the fire demon as he lets out a fierce yell.
"Argo! We are red on ammo and low on fuel! We can't take much more of this!" First Lieutenant Griffin yelled on the radio.
"Copy, copy! Just hold them off as long as you can!" Colonel Foster ordered.
"Colonel, take a look at this. All the Titans have stopped," Sam stated as he looked over the screen of the ongoing attacks around the world.
"What the hell has gotten into them now?" Colonel Foster asked.
Unbeknownst to everyone, the ORCA was being broadcasted at Fenway Park in Boston as the reverbating sound echoed through the speakers.
"It does appear as if the attacks have ceased for the time being. With the creatures going from destructive to docile within minutes. Now, no one is sure how or why, but this seems to be happening simultaneously around the world," the reporter stated as video feeds appeared of the Titans halting their sudden attacks.
Maddie watches this from the commentators' booth, feeling satisfied that she was able to complete her mother's mission.
Back in the submarine, Doctor Serizawa was in his protective suit as the small torpedo was loaded into the case.
"First contact, you're gonna start losing your long-range vision. When you surface, motor skills are gonna start to fade, but I put a heliox mixture in the tank which... should help you stay stable a little longer. It was an honor," Doctor Stanton informed as he held out his hand and Doctor Serizawa shook it gently.
"Thank you," Doctor Serizawa said.
Doctor Serizawa pulled Doctor Chen into an embrace as tears began to form in her eyes. He then hands his notes to Doctor Graham.
"My notes," Doctor Serizawa stated.
"Ae you sure about this, Sensei?" Doctor Graham asked, feeling unsure about his decision.
"He died for us. Fought for us. He's not only proof that coexistence is possible. He is... the key to it. Take care of them, Vivienne," Doctor Serizawa replied, with a small smile.
Doctor Serizawa then approached the three of us next.
"Goodbye Doctor Serizawa," I said, with a crack in my voice.
"Take good care of your friends Doctor Carter," he said.
"I will. Give my regards to my parents if you see them," Will stated.
Doctor Serizawa boarded his small transport as he looked at us for the last time. He smiles for a bit, assuring us that his sacrifice will not be in vain. He presses a button as the light was turned on and we all watched as the mini-sub submerged in the ocean. And just like that, Doctor Serizawa is gone. For good. I couldn't hold my tears back anymore and Will wrapped his arm around me as I cried.
"Come on. Let's head back to the command room," he suggested.
Once the mini sub was lowered, the submarine turned around as the small transport had started heading to its destination.
All of us started walking back to the command room.
"Bowman. Take us out. Fast," Commander Crane ordered.
"Aye Captain," Bowman obeyed.
All of us watched the small shape on the radar, indicating Doctor Serizawa's mini-sub.
"He's clear," Commander Crane informed as the shape disappeared from the radar.
Back with Serizawa, his small transport's lights started flickering as it started reaching to the surface as the screen displayed the warning. Once the mini sub had surfaced, Serizawa climbs out and starts walking towards the staircase, shielding himself from the intense heat of the falling lava. After reaching the top, Serizawa sets down the case and took the nuke out and sets it down. He then presses the one minute button before pressing the start button as the clock starts ticking. Serizawa then looks at his father's watch for the last time. He looks up as the smoke cleared, Godzilla laying down with his eyes closed, making a slow recovery from the radiation. Serizawa then starts walking towards Godzilla as the king slowly opens his eyes. Serizawa removes his mask and he placed his hand on Godzilla's scaly skin.
"Goodbye...old friend," Serizawa whispered quietly as he let out a smile.
As the timer reached its limit, there was a light as the nuke detonated, and everything starts evaporating around Godzilla before Serizawa himself is evaporated. Outside, the sound of the explosion shook the submarine, as everyone on board felt the explosion rumbling. The submarine was pushed to the surface as they braced for the impact and the shaking has stopped.
"You guys all right?" Will asked.
"Yeah. We're good," I replied.
"Bowman. Sent a distress signal to the Argo," Commander Crane ordered.
Commander Crane opened the hatch as all of us climbed the ladder and the rain was coming down really hard.
"See anything?" Doctor Chen asked.
"I don't see any signs of Godzilla," Will replied.
Mark looked through his binoculars until we saw a familiar blue light glowing. And then, Godzilla rose up from the ocean's surface. His eyes then glew blue and he looked up as he fired a strong atomic breath at the clouds, announcing to the world of his return. All of us covered our eyes at the blue light. Once the display was over, Godzilla looked down and glared at us for attempting to kill him as he snarled.
"Nobody move!" Mark shouted.
None of us made a movement as Godzilla leaned closer and studied us. Godzilla turned around and he dove into the ocean.
We heard something in the distance and I turned around. It was the Argo. They were here to extract us. I instantly knew that the Argo has some critical information. Whatever it was, it's not good.
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