Miss Queen B: Hello Dear Readers, I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I'm doing Ok, trying my hardest not to lose my head due to a busy work life and family drama going on. Blah, but I'm not here for pity, so let's go to the notes:

Note One: So this is my second installment to my Color Series and one I'm actually excited about since I'm bringing in Titanus Tiamat for the first time. Out of all the new titans Godzilla: Dominion introduce, Tiamat was my favorite one and thanks to Readers and their suggestions of her going head to head with Barb, it inspired me to write this little number. Lol. Anyway, this was supposed to be a one-shot, but for the life of me I can't seem to write short one-shots due to me wanting to give Tiamat a background story. So instead this is a two-part story, first part is written around Tiamat's perspective with the second part in Barb and Methuselah's. Though I'm sure none of you are disappointed with this story being long so I don't know why I'm whining about it. Moving on:

Note Two: So about Tiamat, I needed a really good reason why she would have bad blood with Barb as well with Gojira since in the Graphic novel, she didn't waste anytime attacking him out of the blue. It made me think what if she had something against him too that has nothing to do with her invading his home. And then I was watching the Lion King II with my little ones the other day, which I thought was a good sequel because I really liked the character Zira in it after the hyenas and then it hit me...Bingo (Snaps fingers).

Note Three: Rated M: For strong language, Gore, Toxic/abusive relationships, violence, Dirty talking and slight sexual activates. Warning: There are scenes in here that might be too sensitive to read, I can't say what it is to avoid Spoilers, but this story is Dark. Let's just say, the part where Tiamat met Barb for the first time is going to be gruesome. You have been warned.

Note Four: So about this chapter: Tiamat falls in love with a very dangerous Kaiju. Was crossing paths with Barb her punishment for her foolish heart?

Enjoy.

Purple Vengeance

Part I

~Oh baby, I'm fist fighting with fire

Just to get close to you

Can we burn something, babe?

And I run for miles just to get a taste.

Must be love on the brain!

That's got me feeling this way.

It beats me black and blue,

but it fucks me so good

And I can't get enough

Must be love on the brain, yeah.

And it keeps cursing my name.

No matter what I do, I'm no good without you

Can I can't get enough

Must be love on the brain.~

~Love on the Brain by Rihanna

(Before the Big Sleep)

From the moment she was born, it was like a gut instinct that she was nothing special. Just another hatchling in a pile of brothers and sisters that don't get enough attention from mother. In fact it took a while for her mother to pick out a name for her since there were so many little ones to name as well. Still the one called Tiamat tried to stay positive and hoped there was something about her that will make her stand out from her twenty-three other siblings. There were times when she was alone she would stray from the water and slither around the lands to stare at other kaijus and see how they function in the world. One thing for sure, Sea-dragons don't follow in a pack, herd or flock like the land kaijus, they tend to stick by themselves or with their mates. Mother would tell her they were more free than the land creatures since they would follow an Alpha or those imbeciles who saw them as Kings and Queens. One thing she noticed about her Mother and any Sea-dragons they would cross paths with, they didn't like Alphas. They consider them bullies and entitled. They think they can come into our waters and force us away from our homes, so they can swim around and eat our food only to leave as if they didn't do anything wrong, her mother would sneer with such hatred.

Tiamat on the other hand noticed something else about Alphas. They were special. She would see the way their Followers would treat them from a far distance. The Male Alpha would always get the best food, the best sleeping spot and would have nothing, but pure loyalty and protection from their Betas and group. Female Alphas were known for their beauty and would have the other females tend to her every need and make sure she was well groomed and fed. Their future Heirs were treated like Princes and Princesses and loved by all. Oh how she would do anything to feel that high up there like those kaijus, to feel that power, that love, that special sensation.

And then They showed up and changed her life forever...

She was a young adult when she first saw Them and it was an instant Love at First Sight. They came from the sky, making their grand entrance to this world in a massive, hellish storm, filling the sky with thunder and lightning. With yellow static cracking all around their golden scales and mighty wings, they made their existence known throughout the world with their high pitch Alpha Roar. This was their new home and those who opposed them will perish. She was swimming near the surface when she saw them flying over her, not even aware of her presence, and her heart felt like it skipped a beat. She had never seen anything like Them before. Her eyes were nearly blinded by the shine of their Golden Scales and the way their eyes would light up in the dark clouds. Their wings were big, strong and powerful and they were very built with solid muscles that made her fins shuttered in desire.

They were Gorgeous and she was in love.

Even though she heard stories later on about the mass slaughtering the one everyone is calling The Fallen Star has been doing all over the world, the sheer terror they were bringing and them destroying everything in their path, she wanted nothing else in life, but to be with them and only them.

Her sisters were the first ones to notice her change in behavior. How she didn't look at their male counterparts like they did. Even more so when most of them were either getting courted or already Mated by their males. She was the last one out of her fifteen sisters that haven't found a mate yet and it was beginning to worry her mother. Her mother would always look her over to make sure there was nothing wrong with her. She developed quite well for a Sea-Dragon. She was long and thin and decorated head to tail in beautiful, soft white and blue fins. Her body had shiny with sharp blue and purple scales that went well with her striking sunshine eyes and even whiter, sharp teeth. She was young and healthy and ready to be mated by a strong male for eggs so what was the hold up? Why aren't males swimming over to win her over. Tiamat knew why, because she was saving herself for someone else. The Fallen Star. When males do approach she would sneer them away. If she wanted to make a good impression on the Fallen Star a Pure female would do the trick. There's no better gift to give a male than their purity in her opinion. Of course, she was smart enough not to say anything to her sisters and mother. They would never accept her going after the Fallen Star and be part of their World's extinction plan. Most likely they would kill her for this treason.

After that first sighting of them, it was hard for her to find them again. They had the flight and speed to travel all over the world while she was stuck in the ocean. Still she would stay close to the water as much as possible. She may have the ability to travel on land, it was also where she was at her weakest as well and didn't want to fight off other kaijus. Her mother always told her in order to attract a male you must look Flawless and she wanted to make sure she looked her best. Over the years, she would spend her days swimming around, looking up at the sky in hopes she would see them again. Waiting for stormy days to pass through because most of the time, they would be flying in the dark gray clouds, but in the end she would end up with nothing. Just disappointment and a broken heart.

Finally, after nearly giving up on her search, she found them. She was swimming around in search of food when she noticed the sky getting dark all of a sudden. She quickly went up to the surface, getting hit with harsh rain and wind, and saw the Fallen Star flying by her once again. This time much closer to the ocean than normal. A sudden pang in her chest hit her when she noticed them badly injured and struggling to keep themselves from falling completely to the ground. On a lighter note, the fact they were injured made it easy for her to follow them at a safe distance. She loved them, but they didn't know her so she would have to approach them as quietly and as easily as possible in order to avoid getting hurt. When the first sight of land appeared, they landed ungracefully to the ground and sat there with their tail wrapped tightly around them. They lifted their left wing up to shield themselves from the rain and give them a clear view of their damaged right wing. On top there was a deep bite wound on it with a large piece of flesh torn off and bleeding. The rain made the blood run down their wing, giving it dark red strips and making their appearance more hungry in her eyes. They were covered in bites, scratches and deep stab wounds indicating they were in a fight, but from the blood dripping down their mouths, they didn't go down without a fight.

She stayed deep in the water where only the top of her head could be seen, watching them with such admiration and fear.

The Right Head was the first to speak. Stupid Lizard….He growled before wiggling a bloody tooth with his tongue.

The Left Head couldn't help, but snickered, Stupid yes, but he sure use that stupid head of his to knock some of your teeth out.

The Right Head sneered before spitting blood and the tooth at the Left Head's face.

Left Head shook his head and growled at his partner till the Middle one spoke up. Ni. San. Knock it off. It's bad enough we had to retreat from our fight, but to be blindsided-

Literally...and figuratively...San said, amazed. I mean that blind light from the sky just came out of nowhere. I thought my eyes were going to melt. What was that?

I don't know my brother, but I heard a voice...a female's voice and I had a feeling she knew the lizard and his spike companion because I heard her talking to them. The Spike creature told her to take the lizard away while he distracted us. Middle said, annoyed, but he slowly started to smile.

The Right started to smile as well. Such loyalty...wasted on the weak. I almost felt bad for killing the Lizard's friend. Watching him bleed out in a slow and painful way.

They all grinned till the Left Head spoke. We should be nice and tell the Lizard we didn't let his companion suffer TOO much. I mean I'm sure he didn't feel anything after we tore off his head.

They filled the air with their sadistic laughter while the lightning clashed above them, but to Tiamat, they were absolutely marvelous and powerful. What a true Apex Alpha should be. The one that was made to be on the top of the food chain where no one could reach them. Any female would be lucky to be up there with them and she wanted to be that female. With her love and loyalty as well as her beauty, there was no way she could be rejected. The eagerness she was feeling made her fins fluttered in the water, but it was enough to draw their attention.

It was the Middle one who heard her fins fluttering, but he didn't show any fear or concern. Probably thought it was another weak fool trying to attack them out of nowhere. We're being watched. He hissed, looking directly at the ocean and right at her light yellow eyes. The other two quickly turned their heads as well to see what the middle one was looking at.

She flinched and for a moment she thought about retreating out of fear, but this is what she wanted. What she waited for so long and there was no way she was going to flee even if they rejected her or worse killed her. At least she would know she tried and she was alright with that. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly, creating bubbles in the water before rising up from the ocean to present herself. They must've been exhausted from their fight because they didn't move from their spot or show any kind of signs of striking her. In fact, by the way the rain was falling down on them and the gentle movement of the thick clouds in the sky, they seemed rather calm and perhaps curious of her and her intentions. She tried not to look nervous, remembering how her sisters would look and flirt with their males, the dance of seduction was something she was taught long ago though it was a little more tricky since she's doing it out of the water. Normally, her kind would mate underwater as her sisters would brag about to her. She stood up as tall as she could while keeping herself perfectly balanced and spread out all her fins on her head and back. She began to flutter them, making the raindrops bounce off of her like clear pearls. She smirked when she saw them relaxing from her elegant dance so she turned it up a bit by wagging her fin-like tail behind her.

Fallen Star. She said seductively. I've waited so long...the moment I saw you, I just knew.

The three pairs of eyes stared back at her while their bloody mouths spread into wicket smiles. A female...The Left said, looking up at the Middle head.

An Offering is more like it. The Right Head said, licking his mouth. And why did she call us the Fallen Star?

This could be a trick. The Middle said, staring at her suspiciously while the other two groaned in disappointment. From the looks of it, the Middle one had the final say when it comes to decision making, so Tiamat would have to pay extra close attention to the Middle head's needs.

No Tricks...She said, slowly slithering her way over to the almighty Being. There's no one around, but you and me.

Her heart was pounding, the closer she got to them, but more magnificent they looked even with blood and wounds. She was so close to pressing her body against those golden, shiny scales she could almost taste it. Which made her wonder just how tasty they really were. Would their blood be sweet and salty or warm and spicy?

My name is Tiamat and I offer you my love, body and soul…my undying loyalty. She said, slightly blushing from how sappy that sounded. They didn't look like the romantic type and being called an Offering didn't exactly make her feel warm. Yet she shook that off, believing they were new to this Courtship just like she was.

Hearing that made the Middle Head grin. Oh really, female...and what do you want in return?

She was now close enough to them where she could finally see the true color of their eyes. For the longest time she thought they were bright yellow like the lightning they would create or that powerful beam they would shoot out of their mouths, but no, instead they were red, the color of fresh blood with a little blend of bright gold. The wonderful red shade she would see whenever she cut her prey's skin with her razor shape scales. Now she was trembling and for a moment she forgot how to breathe from staring into those wonderful eyes. What made it truly remarkable was that all three heads had different shades of red, but she really liked the Middle One's the most. Their two tails started to rattle, which she guessed was their way to flirt back as their giant wings stretch out as high as they can go before wrapping them around her. Making sure she can't escape if she decides to change her mind.

She swallowed, no doubt drooling from being so close to the one that brought so much misery to this world, and let out a breathy purr. To be by your side….to be yours forever. She whispered.

She reached up and very, very slowly pressed her snout against the Middle's blood covered one. Feeling his hot breath breathing through those jagged, red-stained teeth. Neither one of them moved while the other two heads circled around her, examining her body by the way they were sniffing her.

I like her, Ichi. It's not every day we had a female that was "Willing." The Left Head said. Eager to get started. What better way to release some frustration after a disappointing brawl.

"Willing" or not, I'm in the mood to take my anger out on something… more pleasurable. Ni said, letting the last word drip with venom.

Then she felt the Middle's tongue licking her mouth and she took that as a sign that they accepted her offer and she couldn't be happier. She was suddenly bit hard in the neck by the Middle head and slammed down to the ground before she had a chance to say something or growl in defense. They were now hovering over her with her body right between their legs and used their wings to shield themselves from the world. Her tail instantly curled around theirs since that was her Kind's way to mate and form their eternal bond. Her Kind mates for life, she can only have one male (Anymore would leave a bad reputation on the female...though was being with the Fallen Star just as bad?).

The Middle let her neck go, not even caring her razor scales made his mouth bleed. From the looks of it, he enjoyed drawing blood either from their Prey or vice versa. I hope you know, you won't be our first….

She was bleeding from the neck which the Left and Right head begin to lick up. To get a taste of their new mate (Play Thing) and to help her relax her pounding heart.

...and you won't be our last….there will be others, but you belong to us now, my Purple Darling.

Until we get tired of you of course then you'll be food. The Left whispered.

Shut up, San. The Right growled.

Despite the fear she was feeling she couldn't help, but smile from her nickname.

Purple Darling…. now that made her feel special.

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~Love me, Love Me

Say that you love me

Fool Me, Fool me

Go on and fool me

Love me, Love me

Pretend that you love me

Leave me, Leave me

Just say that you need me

I can't care about anything, but you.~

~Lovefool by The Cardigans

They weren't kidding about her not being their last. Tiamat guessed since they weren't from this world, (As Ichi would tell her among other dark tales for their journey across the stars), perhaps they didn't know what the term Mates mean. It made her jealous at first, she lost her family, friends and reputation to be with the Fallen Star and gave them everything they ever wanted from her only to be tossed aside whenever they bring back another female. After their first mating, they marked her as their Plaything (Ni's words, not hers) and connected telepathically to her to make sure she didn't get any idea to stray from them for another male. They were allowed to fuck around freely, but she wasn't. It was weird hearing three voices in her head, but if that's what it takes to prove her loyalty and worth, she can get use to it.

Her family and friends found out not too long after that and were absolutely disgusted by her. She tried to hide it, knowing they would punish her for lying with a monster like the Fallen Star, but it seems like they could smell her Mate's scent even underwater. She tried to defend herself saying she was in love and she loved them and they loved her, but the damage was done. Her Kind wanted nothing to do with her. Going as far as calling her Damaged Goods, A Whore, and Traitor for nesting with a creature that brought nothing, but pain. They damned her as well. Wishing death on her by the horrific Thing she loves. It was heartbreaking at first, she spent the next few days crying over it till it caught Ichi's attention. In some crazy way, he actually showed concern why she was crying. "A sad Beta is an unreliable Beta" as he would put it and demanded her to tell him what was wrong. When she told her about her mother, sisters, brothers and so many others damning her for being with them, the Fallen Star didn't take it so well. Maybe they didn't like their ego getting insulted or they really did care about her, she wouldn't know since they didn't tell her as they flew off to do what needed to be done. Next thing she knew, her entire family was slaughtered. They were nice enough not to make her watch the massacre, they wanted to surprise her by bringing her the head of her mother as a "Romantic" gesture. They were a little surprised she didn't take the gift so well. Even going as far as asking them over and over again if it was just her mother they beheaded or was it her whole entire family? They got angry at her for not accepting their "Gift" as she raced off to see if there were any survivors left. Sadly, there weren't. Any sea-dragons that shared her previous scent were all gone, even her siblings' mates and hatchlings weren't spared.

Honestly, she didn't know how to react to it. Her brain was telling her to run or try to kill them in their sleep (which was a stupid thing to do, they don't sleep. There was always a Head awake and alert), but her heart was telling her another thing. They love you, her heart told her. They killed those who disrespected you. The way they would wrap their wings around her and nuzzle her face, she so badly wanted to believe they did this out of love.

No one makes my Purple Darling sad. Ichi whispered. His hot breath still reek of her family's blood. Besides, who needs family and companions. You belong to us now and forever.

They made her feel so special...

Then the other females came along. She later learned that each Head had their own certain type of females they like to play with. San wanted fun and torturing his females were fun to him. Which threw her off because at the beginning she thought San was the more laid back and the "Stupid" one of the three, but that was used to hide his sadistic ways. Most of the time, they would only last for a few days before he gets bored and kills them for food or to bathe in their blood. Still that was a lot better than the females that ended up with Ni. Normally, they didn't have a choice and Ni liked it that way. The more they fought and screamed, the more turn on he would get. There was no attachment, there was no love, just fear and terror and when he was done with the females, he would crush their heads and leave the body to rot in the hot sun.

Ichi, surprisingly, had a more "Tender" way with the females he picked. Which makes sense since he was the more mature one of the three and Alpha. For one thing, he didn't like the ones that ran away from them. He liked them to be the way she was. To see them as her Alpha, to be worshipped and always obedient. He was the one that would give them their nicknames and they were off limits to be killed by his brothers. The other two didn't really like Ichi's females, claiming they were too clingy and boring since they weren't allowed to be rough with them, but with Ichi being the main controller of their body, they couldn't complain much just like Ichi couldn't complain when it was their turn with their choice of females. The struggles of being a Hydra. They had to share pretty much everything (including her though she would mainly focus on Ichi in order to get through their little sessions) Like she said, at first she was jealous, but Ichi would always reassure her, she was his top female, the one that stood high up there with them while the rest were second best or killed later on. He trusted her and counted on her to make sure his other females were put in their place. Of course the other females didn't like being second best to Ichi's Purple Darling, but being around the Fallen Star made her ruthless and cold. If they ever acted up or tried to hurt her, she had the right to kill them on the spot and Ichi would care less of their demise. He had her and there were plenty of females out there who would gladly take the dead one's spot.

The nights when it was her turn to be in their nest were always worth the wait. The thrill for having three sets of mouths kissing her all over her body was such a heated experience. While the other two would get her ready to mate, it was Ichi that would whisper sweet nothings to her with his hot breath.

No one can have you other than me…

...My Purple Darling...

She would whisper back, I love you, my Fallen Star…

Sadly, she would never get an "I love you" back…

Although there were good times, it was mostly the bad times she would witness with the Fallen Star. The stress she would feel coming from their connection would make her head crack and muggy. Their plan to take over this planet has been delayed over and over again by two kaijus and it was starting to get to them mentally. The failure of losing would always put them in a bad mood and that would lead to them taking it out on her and the others allies that worship them. She hated it, she didn't hate them, just the situation, but she was thankful for her lucky stars. The others would be killed during their wild rampage while she just took a beating. She was smart enough not to fight back which kept her alive. Afterwards, they (Mostly Ichi) would coddle her as thier way to apologize. After all, Ichi needed her alive, she's done so much for them and Ichi saw her as their one true Beta, constantly telling her how special she was to him, his Little Purple Darling.

Of course their hatred towards their enemies was also her enemies as well. Her heart would break every time when they would seek her out to tend to their wounds. It was the same story over and over again. They would fight off either this Lone Lizard that had powers or the parasite known as Prime. Apparently out of all the Alpha predators out there in the world, those two have been difficult to defeat. Prime had an army of children that would fight and perish before letting anything happen to her and the Lizard made it clear he just won't die. Using cheap shots like biting off their heads in order for him to escape after suffering horrible wounds. Tiamat did her best to comfort them, feeling loved and worthy since she was the only one they would open up to about their transgression and how they will make sure those two will suffer in the end.

She knew all about the Lizard and the Parasites. The Fallen Star made sure her and the other Betas pay close attention to them in order to find some sort of weak spot. She told the Fallen Star about the Muto colony. Before they came to this world, the Parasites were the one dominating the lands. Filthy, inbred, bugs that screw around and bred like wildfire. They use other Kaijus to store their eggs, letting their little larvae hatch and eat their way out of their victims. Her Kind was one of the lucky ones...somewhat. Their bodies were too "Thin" to be a Host, but the parasites would hunt them down for their eggs and hatchlings. As for their weakness, The Prime was a very hard female to kill, but if you really want to make her squirm, the best plan is to go after her princesses. Apparently, Prime has two daughters that were next in line to take over so she made sure they were kept alive and safe. Sadly, she didn't know which ones were the Princesses, they all look the same to her and it was hard to get close enough to figure it out without getting ambushed. As for the Lizard, that was one big mystery. Never has she seen a lizard kaiju with that form of power and abilities and according to the Fallen Star, they were on the Lizard's shit list for killing his companion. It was a never ending battle between the Fallen Star and the Lizard with neither one of them backing down or giving in.

Oh, how she hated the Lizard. He was making her Mate unhappy and when they were unhappy, there was hell to pay. There were times she wanted to track him down and try to kill him herself just so she can see a smile on Ichi's face, but her Mate would sneer at her idea. Belittling her by saying if they were having a hard time killing the Fat Lizard what chances did she have. Ni pretty much told her it was her job to obey orders and not to interfere with their personal matters. Sadly, things in her perfect life were about to come to an end when the Lizard, declaring himself as King, found a Queen to help him bring down the Fallen Star for good.

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She remembered the last time they were together before the Awful Lizard trapped them in the ice. It was also the first and last time she fought violently with them as well. Apparently, Ichi was hiding a dirty little secret from her and she was furious because they would tell her everything. She was sensing their anger and distress one day and decided to go to them to calm them down. Fearing the worst, she hurried as fast as she can to their location only to find them standing next to a dead female Bird Serpent and a nest of smashed eggs. She recognized the Bird Serpent as one of Ichi's other females, she didn't care enough to know the name and part of her was glad she was dead. The Whore thought she could take Tiamat's place as Ichi's Darling for giving her a very "Precious" reward. She didn't know what the Bird Serpent talking about nor did she care and now looking at the dead body, all she wanted to do was laugh. (Well, sorry, no chance that will be happening now.) She thought to herself. For a moment, she thought it was the Fallen Star who killed the female, believing she had eggs from another male, but she was wrong and that's where the trouble began.

She lifted her body up and bowed her head to her Alpha. I'm sorry for this betrayal, My One and Only. I always knew she would would spread herself for another male, but for her to bare a batch of little Bastards-

A giant wing swatted her in the face before she could finish her sentence. Sending her to the ground with a hard thump. She quickly got up, her fins fluttering wildly in defense, only for her to spit out blood. Her aggression died instantly when she saw the pure anger in Ichi's eyes. She recognized that look and if she didn't want to get hit again she needed to apologize.

I'm...I'm sorry for talking out of line...but I don't understand. She stuttered.

We weren't the one who killed the Feather One. Ichi said, coldly.

Part of her was a little peeved by that. She didn't like how Ichi was reacting to this death. It Made her believe the Feather One meant a great deal to him then just some female to screw. Do you know who did it? Am I or the other females in danger as well?

It was the blasted lizard that did this. Ichi said coldly. Turning their back on her and pretending she no longer exists.

From the looks of it, she put up a fight. San said, nudging the dead body with his snout.

What a weak Failure, we give her the right to bear our Hatchlings and this is how she repay us? Ni sneered.

Tiamat's fins flew up from the word Hatchlings, sending a razor sharp pinch in all three heads. Hatchlings?

Ichi yanked on Ni's horn to quiet him before turning his attention to her. Tiamat, leave. He ordered.

For the first time since being mated to them, she disobeyed. What did he mean by Hatchlings? She asked again, ending her question with a hiss.

This doesn't concern you, Wench, now get lost. Ni hissed back.

I wasn't talking to you, Ni, I was talking to our Alpha! She shouted.

Oh ho, talking back now? I see somebody has been giving San way too much attention. Where else would she pick up such rude behavior. Ni chuckled.

Hey, leave me out of this. San growled.

For the last time, Tiamat, I'm ordering you to leave. Ichi said, taking a warning step towards her. His way of saying if she dared yell at him, she will be hit again, but this time much worse. The fact that Ichi called her by her name meant she really pissed him off and crossed very dangerous territory. Still she will not back down.

Then it clicked. Those eggs….they were yours? You let someone like HER bare your hatchlings! She screamed.

Ni chuckled, Oh not just her. The ones we weren't careful with also laid eggs. Nearly a dozen females had laid our eggs all over the place.

What we didn't expect was the Lizard tracking them down and killing them. Making sure there won't be another one like us roaming around. How selfish, if you ask me. San shrugged.

Something in Tiamat broke. The first time they mated, she thought she would get eggs, but sadly that session didn't stick and afterwards, they were careful not to plant their seed in her during her Heat cycle. Part of her thought it was because they didn't want hatchlings or that they weren't compatible to breed, but they were letting other females have their eggs?

Why? She asked.

Why? Why else? Heirs. It's in our nature to reproduce. Ichi said calmly.

Not that we care for hatchlings, that's the female's job to raise them. We just like the fun of making them. Ni smirked.

We might not care for them, but we will not stand around and let some Lizard kill them either. San added.

No! Why them! Why let them have that opportunity knowing I was here the entire time. I'm your Beta! For nearly a century, I have shown nothing, but love, support, devotion and loyalty to you! Everything I did was for you!

And you're doing a marvelous job at it, My Purple Darling. Ichi said, calmly.

A job!? Is that how you feel? You only think of me as some job! I love you! I was alright with you three bringing other females to our nest because they were just flings or something to torture. I'd killed most of them, the ones you told me to kill, where's my reward?!

That fact that we kept you for this long is your reward. Don't push your luck, female. Ni said.

Ouch Ni, that's cold. San chuckled. Cold, but true.

NO, I want the same reward they got! They didn't love you the way I do so I should be allow to have the same reward!

The three stayed silent expect for Ni who was growling while baring his teeth from her outburst. Her anger cooled down to a sad frown as she stared right up at Ichi. My Alpha, surely I am more to you than just a body, right? Part of her knew this Golden Being could not love, spending years with them made her realize that, but she would always hope they would. They weren't romantic. They were blunt with her about their empty feelings, words and actions, but she was sure she meant something to them. Mostly to her Alpha.

Ichi stared at her coldly before finally forming an expressionless face. He was calm and that normally means a bad sign for anyone in front of him. That means he was calculating, coming up with ways to punish those who showed disrespect. She knew she crossed the line, but she was pissed and hurt because she would want nothing more, but to give them heirs. After what seems like forever, he finally spoke. So my Purple Darling wants a reward?

Ni and San stared at Ichi with big eyes. Dumbfounded by his calm words. Even Tiamat was a little surprised. Here she thought she was going to get smacked or bit for her behavior. She slowly nodded. That would be nice. I love you and what better way to prove that than to have your hatchlings...I just want to know if I matter.

Ichi snorted and took a step to the side for Tiamat to stare at the dead body of the female and her smashed eggs. She can tell the Bird-Serpent put up a fight, but she was killed quickly by her neck being snapped. A mercy death? The Fallen Star would tell her the Lizard was a monster yet he showed mercy to this worthless female.

Take a good look at it, Tiamat. Ichi said, calmly. While you were busy yelling at us, at ME, for not allowing you to carry our Heirs, you failed to stop and think maybe we did it for your own safety. We may be cruel, but I would never let anything happen to our first Beta. My Beta. I can't replace my Purple Darling. Understand?

She kind of did. Apparently the Lizard is on the hunt to make sure her Fallen Star's bloodline never spreads. Yes…

Now, do you still want your reward? He asked.

She tried not to look anxious, Yes, because I know you will protect me.

Ni let out a loud chuckle only to be headbutted by Ichi to shut him up. Is that what you believe? So be it, you shall have your reward, but don't blame us if your life ends abruptly like the Feather One.

She beamed and that night after the mating was done, she was allowed to cuddle up against them in their nest. While the other two slept, (All three brothers never slept at the same time. One would stay up to make sure there was no trouble) she stayed up all night with Ichi, enjoying the dark silence and the warmth from being surrounded by her Love's wings. She would hum while feeling his warm breath on her face and the top of her head and his teeth nibbling on her fins. His small way to show some tenderness, a rare thing to witness. She truly believed she was the only one lucky enough to see this tender side of the Fallen Star. Any other kaiju would've been killed on the spot. She neve thought this would be the last time she would see them alive.

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She was told to stay low, hide in places the Lizard wouldn't find her. If the Mating was a success this time, no doubt her changed scent would be noticeable. With the Fallen Star being from a different world, it wasn't that hard to separate their scent from all the Kaijus around the lands. Tiamat didn't mind since it was normal for their Kind to hide when they are carrying. The females would hide deep in the cave underwater while their mates will go out to bring them food. One great aspect of being a female during their delicate times. They were treated like Princesses or even better Queens. She would watch her sisters get special treatment during their egg-laying time by their mates and wondered if she would get the same treatment. Would she get gifts and certain types of food to make her happy and healthy during her pregnancy? Will carrying these eggs finally be enough for the Fallen Star to see her as their one true love? Enough where they would no longer bring other females to their nest to impregnate?

She shook her head. She was thinking too much again and tried to quiet down her wild mind. It's been a few days, too soon to tell if she was pregnant or not so why stress out over it. The only thing that should be on her mind right now is hiding. Though swimming around in the ocean wasn't a brilliant idea since it was the Lizard main home, it was also her home as well. Besides since the Lizard had a Flyer for a mate, he was spending most of the time on land looking after the bug and making sure she was safe from harm. She wanted to go deep down into the dark depths of the ocean and rest for the next couple of weeks, but she didn't want to go too far away from the surface in case her One and Only needed her for anything. So with that, she hid herself in a large field of seaweed and waited for her Love's calling. Surely they would come and check up on her? After all, she was their Beta, Mate and hopefully, the mother of their heirs.

Two days later, something strange happened. She was in a deep slumber when she felt a painful, nearly skull-crushing pain in her head followed by the feeling of pure shock and terror. Her Connection to her One and Only started to make her head pulse to the point her vision started the blur from the awful pain. Something was wrong. She could actually feel the Fallen Star's fear, anger, frustration and coldness for some reason. She let out a loud roar because she felt like her head was going to explode from all the straining and intense build up she was feeling. She tried to reach out to Ichi, hoping he would tell her where they were at so she can help them, but nothing. Either they were ignoring her or distracted from what was hurting them, she didn't quit and tried to call out to them again when suddenly that relaxing hum of their connection she felt in her mind for decades broke….

Her body started to curl up like a tight coil with her mind feeling very light headed and tired. Next thing she knew, she blacked out.

When she woke up, it was dark and eerily cold in the water. She groaned as she slowly lifted her head and stared up at the surface of the water only to see that it was nightfall. Her head hurt like hell, but that was nothing compared to the emptiness she was feeling. She couldn't hear the light hum of her One and Only or any of their heartbeats. She couldn't pick up their thoughts or emotions either. She felt nothing. Did….did something happen to them?

(Ichi, my Love) She called out in her mind.

Nothing. Nothing, but the sounds of the seaweed swaying back and forth.

(Ni? San?) She called out again.

She started to panic, thinking the worst like death, but she quickly threw out that theory. There was no way her mate, the One so many feared could be dead. There was simply no way. They wouldn't have fallen that easily. Yet, why couldn't she feel them anymore?

(Perhaps they are just hurt and accidentally broke their connection with you. Yeah that's it. Maybe they are just...resting...and once they get their strength back, they will find you.) She told herself.

As loyal as ever, she did not move from her spot and kept her eye out for storms or the Fallen Star's Alpha Call, but as the days turn into weeks and still nothing, her positive attitude turn into sorrow and confusion. Even worse now when she started to feel weird and tired and had an odd feeling something was growing in her. With no other females around to help her understand what was happening, she was left to figure things out for herself. When the weeks turned into months, the belly portion of her body begin to expand and although, this was exactly what she wanted, Tiamat felt unhappy and angrily bitter. The feeling of abandonment took over and she felt more betrayed than heartbroken.

They left her. Ichi left her. After everything she did for them...they were just GONE. There couldn't be any other reason. Ni would always joke that once Ichi grew tired of her, they were going to tear her in three pieces and left behind to rot like the other allies or the easy females before her. She would sneer at him, calling him a coward for saying things like that to her only when Ichi was asleep and waving it off as nonsense. There was no way Ichi would get tired of her...yet…

It's been months.

She was carrying their eggs.

They would often leave her to fight either against Prime or the Glowing Lizards and be gone for a few days at most a week or two, but they would always return to her. She looked down at her swollen belly. From the looks of it, it looked like she swallowed a whole kaiju in one gulp since her body was skinny….swallowed...she chuckled...made her think of food since she hasn't eaten in months. Too busy waiting for any sign of the Fallen Star with no luck to eat. She wanted to go hunting, but she felt so weak and tired and she didn't know it was from the eggs or the fact she hadn't eaten in a long time. She needed to eat for nourishment. What would Ichi say or do to her if he found out she wasn't taking care of herself or his eggs.

Her thoughts were interrupted from a nearby presence. Peeking her head out of her seaweed home and looking straight ahead to where the water met land, her eyes narrowed when a kaiju dunked its head under water. Once her eyes focused, she realized it was a Parasite washing away some blood on her face. A red cloud formed around the water and she could smell the scent of blood and it made her hungry. If the parasite was bleeding, then she would be easy prey to take down despite her condition. She slithered closer to the surface, her eyes glowing bright yellow from hunger, and peeked her head out of water to observe her prey.

It was a female parasite alright and she was wounded. There were scratches and bites all over her arms, shoulders, and neck, but strangely she looked happy. Smug is more like it, like she was in a heated battle and won victoriously.

The Parasite started to giggle.

Then Tiamat realized the female wasn't alone.

Behind the Parasite was a male Spike kaiju and he looked rather pissed at the female and himself.

I told you I would break you down. The Parasite said before licking a wound on her claw.

The Spike Male growled, A moment a weakness. It will never happen again.

The Parasite grins, Sure, that's what they all say, but you'll be back.

So that's it. I'm not going to get ambushed by your counterparts as soon as I leave this place? He asked.

Nope. You caught me in a good mood last night. If I wanted to kill you I would've done it already. The Parasite said.

Like I would ever take your word. If I get attacked, I don't care if it kills me, I will take you down with me.

She grins, Sure. whatever you say. Thanks for a wild night, Loser.

After calling the Parasite a Bitch, the male took off, leaving her alone to treat her wounds. Tiamat took a deep breath and began to form a plan in her head on how to handle this Parasite. There was no way she was alone, Parasites tend to travel in small groups, but if that was true the male would've been killed by now. Part of her was telling her to skip this one and find something smaller and weaker, but she was hungry and the Parasite was already injured so it should be easy to rise up from the water and attack. She replay her movements over and over again in her mind. She will jump out, curl her body around the Parasite's neck and stab her with her razor sharp scales. Stab or break her neck, either way it will be a quick death.

She was about to strike when something landed right on her back with sharp teeth biting down hard on her neck. Survival instinct took over and didn't waste time curling her long body around her attacker and began to squeeze. The Attacker let out a loud scream, causing bubbles to surround them in the water. The Attacker begins to thrash around, flipping her around to bang her head on the soft ground. That made Tiamat's scales flare up, stabbing the other one all over her body. Now the water was turning red from the blood and she managed to get the Attacker to release her grip on her neck. She tightened her hold on the body, pushing her razor scales deeper into the flesh, and lifted her head up to see it was the Parasite who attacked her. She spread her mouth open, feeling her throat pumping up all the venom she can hold and was about to spray the parasite in the eyes when she noticed a rather wicked grin on the nasty Thing's face. That threw her up for a second, but it was enough for the Parasite to ram her foot right in her swollen belly. She felt like the air was knocked out of her and a sharp, blinding pain shot through her entire body. She growled and dragged her prey out of the water and angrily tossed the parasite away from her. The Parasite landed hard on the shoreline and just laid there, not moving a muscle while her blood began to seep deep into the wet sand. Thinking it was dead, Tiamat let out a low hissed and curled her body tight from the sharp pain. The Parasite kicked her hard in her swollen belly and hoped on her lucky stars that didn't do any damage to her unborn eggs. Ichi would never forgive her if anything happened to the eggs. Last thing she wanted to do was fail at this simple task knowing Ichi was against her having his Heirs in the first place.

Her fins and whiskers flared up when she saw the parasite slowly struggling to pick herself up from the ground.

You vile thing, you should be dead. Tiamat hissed in pain.

The Parasite locked eyes with her and spit a large wad of red saliva out of her mouth. Please, it will take a lot more than a few stab wounds to kill me.

Tiamat lifted herself up as high as she could while hiding her pregnant stomach. I would wipe that smug look off your face. Attacking me like that was not a smart idea.

Don't act all innocent. I saw you spying on me the second I dunk my head underwater to wash my face. You just took too long to attack so I thought why not go first then. She said and began to laugh. I have to say for being a washed-up Has-been Beta of the Fallen Star, I'm surprised it was so easy to sneak up on you.

Tiamat's head jerked back from the mention of the Fallen Star. How did you know…

The Parasite yawned. What? That you were one of the Fallen Star's little allies. Your Rotting Corpse Scent was a dead giveaway. That Golden Bastard's scent was always fowl. The Parasite then lower her head down and spotted her swollen stomach. Oh, my mistake, you weren't one of their allies, you were one of their Whores.

Tiamat growled from the awful name. The pain of being kicked where her eggs rested spiked from the stress. I was their Mate, you inbred Fool. Something you, Rotten Things, wouldn't understand!

Mate, huh? For what day of the year? You're not the only one who's send Spies out to observe their Alpha Rival's life. My Bitchy Mother was not the type that likes to share the Top Apex role so she would send my brothers to observe the Fallen Star's location. And I have to say, there was always a different female in their little Love Nest. She said, licking some of her blood around her mouth.

They were nothing. I was their True Beta and mate. They loved me more than anything in the world. She said, quite proudly, though the Parasite didn't look amused by it.

If you say so, dragon,...can I call you that or do you go by another name other than a Concubine?

...Tiamat….She said, coldly.

The Parasite's eyes brightened and she smirked. Tiamat….is that the name the Fallen Star gave you or your real one?

(My Purple Darling) Ichi's voice echoed in Tiamat's mind. She's been called by her nickname for so long sometimes even she would forget her real name. And you are?

I go by a lot of names. Muto, the Nasty Princess….She paused and for a second Tiamat could see a little bit of sadness and grief, very little, but it was there,...My Princess...Mountain Fucker….But you can call me Barb if you like.

Barb? Tiamat said then it hit her. So you're one of the Prime's loveable Princesses. We had names, but it was hard to figure out who was who since you slimy things look all alike.

Loveable wouldn't be the word to describe me.

Tiamat snorted. Perhaps, though on a positive note, this is my lucky day. You along with your sister and Prime have been on the Fallen Star's assassination list. I think my One and Only would be pleased with me if I bring them back your head.

Oooh, I'm so scared. If you want to go after my Mother Prime that much, go right ahead. You wouldn't be the first one to do it and I can guarantee, you won't live to regret it either. Many have died trying to bring her down. I'll admit there were times I wanted to kill her myself, but even I'm not stupid enough to go for it till I reach my final form. As for my other sister Thorn. You're too late on that one. I already killed that nosy little waste of space.

And here I thought Parasites were a tight-knit family. I mean you females are known to screw around with your brothers so what in the world made you kill you sister? She asked out of curiosity.

The same reason I attack you. She didn't know when to mind her own business….plus she should've known better not to touch things that belong to me. I mean, I'm sure you, of all kaijus, would understand, right? I mean our situations are pretty much the same.

What in the hell are you talking about? Tiamat asked, a little unease when Barb took a few steps closer to her.

Really, you do really need me to say it out loud. I mean we're just alike, banned and shunned by our own kind because we couldn't resist "Forbidden Dick." She chuckled, making Tiamat blushed. I mean, sure I fooled around outside of my Colony, but at least I didn't give myself away to some creature from the sky. How does it feel to do something so degrading and low that even a parasite like myself is belittling you?

We're nothing alike, you-

The Parasite got right into her face, Though while we're on the topic, I am curious about something that involves your precious Fallen Star. You know since it's obvious you've been in their nest more than a few times. She said while pointing down at her belly. Does the Fallen Star have one head or three?

Are you blind? Have you not seen the Fallen Star up close before. There's three of them. She said, offended by the Parasite's stupidity. She would gladly tell the Parasite their names since only the very few were allowed to have that information, but the pestering Thing didn't deserve to know.

The Parasite smirks, That's not the "Heads" I was talking about?

Her mouth started to twitch from the Parasite's words, but Tiamat didn't dare to move or attack. She was hoping to use the element of surprise to kill the thing since she was Carrying, but since that was a failure, now what? If she leaves, the parasite might follow and harm her unborn eggs. A bitter feeling took over...normally, if she was in a sticky situation, she would call out for Ichi to come take care of things, but their connection was lost and she still couldn't find them. She was on her own and it sucks. Still she kept a firm face. She didn't want to Parasite to pick up her despair and desperation. My, my, how did you manage to still live this long with that awful personality. You should be lucky my One and Only isn't here. He doesn't like it when kaijus don't show respect towards their Betas.

Wow, you talk like they are still alive or something. Is that your way to cope from their very satisfying death?

Her yellow eyes widened as the word Death echoed in her mind. Death? Death….

Duh, where have you been? Living under a rock?

Forgetting about her eggs, she rammed her body against the Parasite, knocking the insufferable bitch to the ground and using her weight to pin her. With her fins and scales flaring up she stared down at the Parasite who didn't show any signs of fear, and growled. Dead…..What do you mean they're Dead?! She shouted with drool dripping down her jawline.

The Parasite looked at her like she was the dumbest thing on the planet. Oh my goodness, you don't know? You truly don't know? And here I thought you'd be the first one to find out. Wow.

She headbutted the Parasite hard in the face, but that only got a laugh out of the female. Talk!

Haha, you must feel really stupid for not knowing. The news has been going around for months. That Fat glowing Lizard and his bug Queen finally took down that golden son of a Bitch. I mean, I'm sure the Fallen Star didn't die instantly, but being trapped in ice, you're bound to lose air sooner or later.

Tiamat felt like she was going to lose it. They're dead? They were in a battle with the Lizard and lost and now they're gone? It all makes sense why she was feeling their frustration and fear a while back. They knew they were losing and the end was coming. The images of her Love falling, bloody and weak, in an endless hole of water and ice while the Lizard and Bug watched from above played in her mind. Why didn't Ichi call for her? Even though they told her to lie low in case the Mating for a success, if they were about to die, they would've called for her for help. A sharp pain of guilt hit her next. Here she thought they just abandoned her, but no, that wasn't it. They're gone. Taking away from her and their heirs thanks to that heartless Lizard and his bug! Her throat began to tighten as the rage she was feeling began to fester in her mind.

It can't be…

You're lying. She whispered, not even paying attention to the Parasite's wicket smile.

Oh, I lie about a lot of things during my life, but I wouldn't lie about this.

NO! Tiamat screamed in Barb's face. Like I would believe a disgusting Parasite you like. It's a lie, nothing, but horrible, fucking LIES!

They're gone and everyone is praising the Lizard for finally ending their reign of terror. Though sadly, now that they are frozen and no doubt fish food, the Lizard is going after my Colony in order to get rid of us. Not that I care, I was never close to my siblings and once you get a sexual taste from a bulky kaiju there's no way you can go back to my male counterparts and-

SHUT UP! I refuse to believe they're dead! Tiamat screamed before reaching down to bite the Parasite in the throat. If she wasn't Carrying it would've been a quick kill, but her energy was low and was slower than normal so the Parasite didn't waste time lifting one of her arms up and punching her hard in the throat. The impact made her jaw snap shut, nearly biting her tongue in the process as she slithered back to get some air. She shook it off quickly and tackled Barb before Barb could get a chance to get up and defend herself. Barb screamed and bit Tiamat in the face, but Tiamat ignored the pain and began to wrap her long body around Barb to suffocate her. Her sharp scales poked up, stabbing and cutting Barb all over her body, mostly around her stomach. You will take back those lies! You filthy creature!

Barb started to gag and struggle to break loose from Tiamat's deadly grip.

What's that? You want me to hug you TIGHTER!. Tiamat screeched, tightening her wrap on Barb. She could feel her scales digger deeper and deeper into the parasite's flesh. The stench of her blood and terror was sweet to Tiamat's hearing and smell. Now she can see why her One and Only got a kick out of killing those who disrespect them. The thrill of seeing life leaving the Parasite's eyes made her laugh out loud and not see one of her thick whiskers dangling close to the filthy thing.

Barb didn't waste time biting down on her whisker and tearing it off Tiamat's face. Tiamat hissed from the sudden pain, making her lose her focus and grip on the young parasite. Barb quickly pulled her leg out of Tiamat's hold and rammed it right in her pregnant spot again. This time with enough force her leg started to bleed heavily from the deep stab wounds of Tiamat's scales. Tiamat hollered in the pain because she could've sworn she felt something crack. She felt another kick causing her body to tense from the hot pain and her eyes begin to blur. She nearly collapse when Barb kicked her again.

My eggs….She hissed, dropping Barb to the ground in the process. The pain was too much as she began to squirm her way down to the ground….You...you…

Barb growled, she was cut all over and bleeding really badly, but she managed to pick herself up and wobbled her way over to Tiamat.

Stay away! Tiamat shouted only to get smacked in the face by the parasite.

She went down hard and it gave her a funny taste in her mouth. Something was wrong. Those kicks to where her eggs were felt like sharp thorns scratching up her insides. She tried to move, tried to defend herself, but she was so tense from the pain, it was hard for her to focus.

You made me bleed…..Barb hissed, with blood dripping down her chin. If you were a male that would've been fine, but I'll be damned if I let a female get away from pulling that stunt.

Tiamat cringe. My eggs….She cried out in pain again.

A dark smirk began to form on Barb's face. I could kill you. It wouldn't be that hard since you're in a delicate condition. Hence the reason I never wanted eggs among other things, but I'm going to be nice and let you live with this horrible pain. Take it as a lesson not to have hatchlings. Hey, I might even get some sort of respect from the Lizard for killing those little Bastards.

Tiamat growled and tried to get up. You Bitch...you pure, unforgiving monster. Only monsters like you and the Lizard would kill unborn hatchlings!

Yup, I've done it before so it doesn't bother me one bit.

If something happen to my eggs, I swear I will find you and I will gut you alive or worse, I'll-

Barb's front limbs started to glow bright orange and she brought one of them down on her swollen belly. Tiamat instantly curled her body up to stop the abuse.

Don't move or next time I'll tear your stomach open and let them spill out. Barb said, darkly.

Tiamat stared up at Barb while hissing and panting and could see the slash-style cuts bleeding on Barb's stomach. They will heal, but they will leave scars, her way to remember the female who did this to her. I'll….I'll get you for this. Whether it's you or something very precious to you. I'll make you pay.

Sure you will. Well, I'm out of here. I need to wash up and treat these wounds you inflicted. Have fun with your early labor, Tiamat. Barb said, walking away. Leaving a trail of blood behind and Tiamat wilting in pain.

Later that night, she went into labor and although her sisters told her the birth would be painful, she didn't think it would be this bad...or bloody. Sure enough she delivered eight large eggs, only to see them slightly damaged. There were tiny cracks on some of them and one egg had a large dent in it, but they were here and she'll do everything in her power to keep them safe. Luckily for her, she hasn't seen the Lizard in a long time and it didn't look like the Parasite was coming back any time soon, so for the moment, she felt safe.

Part of her wanted to track down the place where her One and Only met their demise, but there was very little information to go on. All the parasite told her is that they were trapped in ice and there was ice everywhere in this huge world. The search would take years to complete and she can't leave her eggs behind so she stayed put. Curling herself around the eggs, she kept herself underwater, not moving, not sleeping much or eating in fear something might happen to the eggs. As the weeks went by, she noticed there was nothing going on with them. She's seen her sisters' eggs and how they would change color and move after a while, but she didn't see any of that with hers. She thought it was perhaps because of their Sire being a different Being, their eggs were be different as well, but surely there would be movement no matter what type of egg it was.

Sadly, she realized what her head has been trying to tell her since day one….the damage was far more than she expected, they weren't duds. Duds would be empty eggs, no, this was much worse. She can tell by the rotting flavor she can taste in the water around her eggs. Her hatchlings were dead in their damaged shells. None of them stood a chance from the abuse inflicted by the parasite. Not only did she lose her One and Only thanks to that Lizard kaiju, but now their Heirs, her babies, were gone because of that parasite.

Part of her wanted to cry, but she remembered Ichi telling her long ago crying shows weakness and a weak Beta is a disposable one if needed. So she let out a loud screech of pure rage before burying her dead eggs in the soft sand. She didn't have it in her to crack them open to see them. That would just hunt her for the rest of her life. What would Ichi think of her knowing she couldn't protect their hatchlings. Death would be a better punishment instead of failing him and having them look at her with resentment. For the first time, she truly felt alone and with that, she slithered her way down to the dark, bottom part of the ocean, crawled into a dark small cave and slept. Vowing to herself, when she wakes up, the Fallen Star will be back and looking for her.

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(Present: Takes Place after Tsunami: Part VI)

She was cursed.

That was the only way she can explain the luck she's been having. Perhaps born under a dark star or some extra punishment for falling in love with the wrong male. Who knows, either way, she was cursed. She thought she was getting something she lost so long ago back when she woke up from the Fallen Star's calling. She was ecstatic, somehow they managed to get themselves out of the ice and used their Alpha calling to wake up every single kaiju that survived the "Big Sleep" to help them wreck havoc across the world. Apparently, the Lizard was finally killed and now it was their turn to rule the world. Wasting no time, she pulled herself out of her burial spot and quickly slithered her way to their location. Then something happened, something went wrong yet again by the way the storms in the sky were growing more violently by the second. If she was still connected to the Fallen Star, she would have a better sense on how they were doing, but sadly, they weren't. She needed to get to them in order to reform that bond and to be by his side just like old times. She kept telling herself, pretending Ichi was listening, to hang on My One and Only, I'm almost there. I will help you like the true loyal mate.

And just as quickly as they were alive, the one they called the False King, her love, her one and only was dead once again. For good this time. When she made it to the battle field, after making sure there were no there kaijus around, to examine the damage she can tell it was a brutal death. The smell of fire, radiation and burnt flesh was still festering the air. The turf the humans built was literally melted to the ground and there were no signs of Ichi's body anywhere. It was as if the Lizard completely disintegrated them.

She wanted nothing more than to chop the new King's head off for killing her One and Only, but she was out numbered in a way. The King had Followers again and the Queen was around as well. So attacking the King without a proper plan would be pointless knowing he had kaijus that were out there to protect him. She thought about going after the Queen since she would see the Queen flying around alone a few times. But even that was proven futile when she caught the Queen flying around at night while being escorted by a Fire Demon all of a sudden. They seem too distracted to notice her swimming around near the surface before going back down into the deep. She had to be patient, sooner or later she will find the Lizard King alone and unfocused and when that time comes, she will come up from behind and kill him for taking away her Love.

In the meantime, she pretty much stayed away from the other kaijus, she didn't want to risk them figuring out she was a mate and Beta to the False King. She had a feeling the King knew she was out there, probably unaware of her history with Ichi, but since she was keeping things to herself and not wrecking anything, he pretty much ignored her. Which was fine, let him think she was harmless, it would make things much sweeter when she catches him off guard. During the times she wasn't spying on the King or Queen, she would spend her time trying to find a new home just like the other kaijus were. She would find a nice spot only to be bombarded by those little things called humans and them staring at her for hours of the day only to leave to find another place to live. Luckily the ocean was a really big place so it was easy to find another home without running into the King. While being in the water made her stronger, it was also the King's home field advantage as well, so it was stupid of her to strike while he was swimming. Plus from what she can gather, he had a strong ally underwater as well as on the land and sky. And the pesky Octopus made it clear she was loyal to the King and they shared a bond. Yuck.

She would swim by the Octopus's home every few weeks or so. The Old Hag didn't like her from the start because she didn't like to be disturbed and not to mention: You stink like a Rotting Corpse. She was quite surprised the Octopus could see her since they were so deep underwater, light could no longer reach. Most of the time she would see the Octopus's blue eyes peeking out of her cave and glaring at her. It's not like she did it to piss her off, but her turf is rarely invaded by other Kaijus. It was dark, quiet and completely off the radar from the King...

Invading my home again, are we, Tiamat?

She snapped out of her thoughts and stared at an underwater cave embedded in a seamount. Speaking of the Octopus. I was just swimming by, Na Kika. She said, slithering over to the cave's entrance. In the pitch blackness of the cave she could see the pair of blue eyes swimming towards her. Though I was getting hungry and you would make a perfect meal for my bad day.

She was greeted with a large tentacle nearly hitting her face. The Octopus didn't like company, especially someone as bitter as she was. She swam back to see the much older kiaju coming out of the cave. Go away. She said calmly. That's my final warning.

That's tough talk coming from an old pile of gunk. Tiamat hissed.

The Octopus just stared at her. I don't like to be disturbed and you swimming by my home and threatening me like that is disturbing. Seriously, of all the places to swim around, you have to invade my turf?

Well, I am seeking a new home so perhaps I'm here to steal yours. Tiamat said smugly.

Na Kika wasn't amused. There's plenty of places you can go for a home. Why take mine?

Because I can. If I want to take something, I have the strength and power to do so. So if I want your home, I will take it by force if I have to.

Not going to happen, Tiamat. Na Kika said without a drop of fear in her eyes.

She growled, I wasn't asking, Na Kika now either you leave or leave in pieces for me to eat later. It's your choice.

I can easily snap your neck. She said, raising her tentacles up very high to strike.

Tiamat growled. And how are you going to do that if you're blinded by my poison? She asked, opening her mouth as wide as she could.

The King will be here if he feels a disturbance in the water. Trust me, it won't be that hard to call him over. He did say he owes me a favor.

Sure let him come. I'm sure he would love to see one of his Followers torn into pieces!

Aren't you one of his Followers as well?

She snorted. I would never bow to that Ruthless Killer. He took away my One and Only and I will make sure he pays dearly for that.

With those words, you might as well sink to the bottom of this ocean and never come back. My King doesn't take threats so lightly. She said, clearly getting tired of her and their conversation. With that she simply waved Tiamat off while turning her back on her.

Don't you dare turn your back on me, you Hag!

Na Kika crawled back into her cave, but Tiamat was not going to let that Old Bitch get away talking to her like that. She was about to attack when something stopped her midway. Her senses spiked up painfully causing her fins to flare up and fluttered. Something familiar, very familiar was close by and it felt like she was kicked in the stomach from this eerie feeling. Whatever the feeling was, it was making her feel that pain in her body, that same pain she felt when her eggs were damaged and the boiling rage and despair she felt from the Parasite who killed her hatchlings in the first place. She felt that eerie feeling a few times when she would swim around the world, but it was so low and mild, she didn't think too much about it. She thought it was her mind playing tricks on her due to past Trauma, but this time, it was close by. Very close by. Could it be?

The Parasite….She whispered. Was she alive? Was it the same Parasite from long ago. Only the scars she left on the Muto will determine if it was the same one or not.

She growled, making her yellow eyes glow bright in the dark, black ocean. Completely forgetting about the Octopus, she started to spin the water around her, making a large whirlpool and shooting up towards the surface as fast as she could. Any sea creatures that came across her whirlpool was killed instantly by the mere force of the water she was controlling. Some were literally cut in half by the sharp current, but she paid no attention to them. The closer she got, the stronger her senses were getting, she could actually smell fresh blood in the water which made her even angrier. She recognized that blood, her scales were once coated with it long ago. The parasite was alive, and if it was the one she crossed paths with, she won't be alive for long.

As she reached the surface where the water met land, she could see the parasite's lower part of her body in the water. From the looks of it, the parasite was taking a refreshing dip in the water to wash and clean raw open wounds. Just like the last time they crossed paths. What makes it even better, the Parasite was not alone when she saw another kaiju in the water as well….standing very close to the Parasite it made her wonder if the other kaiju was a rival or lover to the disgusting thing? Either way, she didn't care and she was not going to hesitate like that last time.

With that in mind, she broke through the surface of the water, the sun burning down on her wet body, making her purple scales shine while her fins fluttered in intimidation. The water rained down on her and her prey and caused the waves to clash against each other. She looked down to see the parasite, the one who killed her babies long ago looking up at her with this annoying look on her face. Next to her was a Mountain kaiju whose eyes were shifting back and forth between her and…

Barb...Tiamat sneered, baring teeth at the female.

Barb elbowed the Mountain kaiju and grins. See I told you I was sensing something off…

~Let me take my revenge on you

And let you taste

The pain.~

~Tushar Bhakte

MQB: Just a quick note, all unnamed kaijus in this chapter are just background Fillers, they are not any of my OC's or the main characters in the monsterverse just in case there's any confusion. Other than that, I hope you enjoyed the first Part of this story.

Stay Tune for Part II: After getting busted by the King, Barb noticed a weird change in Methuselah's behavior. Their conversation is soon interrupted by Tiamat who thinks in order to hurt Barb is to go after Methuselah.

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