Midnight Black

by Miss Queen B

"I had a thousand bad times so what's another time to me? You try to burn my house down, but what's another house to me? 'Cause I can take anything that you give me. It's gonna take a lot more to kill me, yeah..." He was compelled to play her sick games. After all, Methuselah loves a challenge and like the Muto, he'll stop at nothing to win. Sequel to "Redrum"

1. Part I

Miss Queen B: Hello my Lovely Readers and Happy Heart Day! I hope everyone has that special someone to share this wonderful day with. Notes:

Note One: So this is my first story of my new series I'm working on known as the Color Series. I would have gone with another element name, but I felt like I'm copying the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" book titles so I went with this title instead. Anyway, this is also the third part of my other books: "Boiling Point" and "Redrum" so if you have a strong stomach, I would recommend reading those two first before diving into this one.

Note Two: So about this book, it is a three part-story since I can't write a short one-shot to save my life and it takes place after the ending of "Redrum" It mainly focus on Methuselah and him trying to figure out what to do about Barb and their rather unusual companionship. There will be bantering, there will be fighting and Methuselah realizing he might bit off more than he can chew. This does take place before "Tsunami"

Note Three: Due to so many requests, I did bring back Tyr and the one called "The Little Fool." I was shocked that a lot of readers grew attached to these two characters that they wanted more on their background. I have to give a lot of credit to Shadowblade217 for helping me figure out how to bring them back in this story. He suggested wouldn't it be cool if Methuselah met Tyr and Little Fool somehow and for him to hear their side of the story. He also gave me a nice name for Little Fool as well. So once again, I owe you a huge Thanks for your help Shadowblade217 and for the inspiration. I also want to thank Mew1157 for her wonderful drawing of Little Fool that she posted on her Deviantart page, it's nice to give a face to a character in my stories.

Note Four: So about this chapter: We go back in time when Methuselah visits an old friend and his lovely daughter. His friend asked Methuselah for help on a problem with the male his daughter is seeing. Meth meets Tyr for the first time and is not impressed. Tyr is an Asshole there's no denying it, but he's Barb perfect match in every single way. (Present) Methuselah wakes up after a night of fighting with Barb, bloody and wounded and in a need of a cold dip in the ocean. Only to be annoyed by an equally bitter Rodan and a happy Behemoth.

Note Five: Rated M: For foul language, violence, strong sexual topics and a sexual scene later on. Enjoy.

Midnight Black

Part I

~Psychopaths:

They will do anything to look

Like the Perfect Person

And destroy anyone

Who threatens to

Expose their deceit.~

By Unknown

~What hurts the most

Is when you trust someone blindly,

And that person proves to you

That you are really blind.~

By Unknown.

It was a huge scandal.

That was the only way to describe it through the vast rumors and whispers...one big huge scandal. While many heard about it from one mountain kaiju to another, Methuselah was one of the lucky ones (or in some way, the unlucky one) to see it happen all the way to the bloody end. Oh, Methuselah remembered the day he was welcome to his old friend's Herd and meeting his friend's lovely daughter who would later be called The Little Fool….

It started out as a normal, peaceful day. The day was clear, the land was changing where the plants, flowers and trees were beginning to bloom. He was actually feeling radiated that day and it was a tell tale sign by the way his back was covered in lush grass, and thick, green trees. Despite his confident mood, he stood at the far end of his Friend's territory while scanning the surroundings of his temporary home, wise enough not to walk in without being escorted unless he wanted to cause trouble. It was a nice, decent place and the herd didn't look too bad. Small, but that was the new norm thanks to the Fallen Star and his reign of terror. There were the usual groups of mothers looking after the newborns, the young adult males sparring with each other while the young females watched with awe and glee and then of course the elders just sleeping their day away without a care in the world. He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard footsteps coming towards him and saw it was his friend coming over.

Methuselah, it's been a while. His old friend said with a big smile on his face.

Demetrius, you haven't changed a bit. Methuselah said, bowing. Or should I say, Alpha Deme.

The two bumped horns together before giving each other a playful growl followed by a laugh. Damn, Methuselah, nobody has called me that since we left our old Herd.

Yeah, so why stop now, right? Unless that Alpha title has gone through your head.

Deme laughed, No I'm still the same male like we were when we were younglings ourselves. Just with more responsibilities and very little help now.

I see and that's the reason you summon me here?

Why yes, now come, let's walk and talk shall we? Alpha Deme said, gesturing to Methuselah to follow him.

While they were walking, Methuselah could see the eyes of the other Mountain kaijus staring at him. The young ones ran over to him and their Alpha with big curious eyes while the adults stood aside and whispered to one another. He even got a few giddy glances from some of the females which was a nice compliment for someone who was as old as he was. He's been around for a few centuries and still looked good for his age. He had to be due to his bumpy upbringings. He was born destined to die before day one was over due to him being what they called "A Runt." Everyone told his parents he wouldn't make it, but he was determined and as his mother would put it: "You never like to lose." So he worked hard and after decades of training, building himself up, and putting him through so many obstacles for survival experience, his reputation as a skilled fighter made its way around the land. Alphas wanted him as a Mentor for the younger adult males and teach them his skills, he had Sires hoping he would court their daughters since he would make a fine mate and sire for future kin, and would even be hired to take care of unwanted kaijus in the herd. Not to kill, but to scare them off or teach them a lesson in order to get them to behave. Fun times.

My friend, even though the world is at peace thanks to the defeat of the Fallen Star, times are still tough and unsure I'm afraid. Alpha Deme said, sadly.

So I've been told. It seems like every Herd I'd visited is going through the same thing. They're just picking up the pieces and starting over pretty much.

Yes, and it's the same here, I'm afraid. We lost a lot of our strong fighters to the Fallen Star. Not only that, but we lost some of our females as well due to them protecting their young. I ended up losing my mate in the battle and my second in command. It was all fun and games to that Golden Demon. They had my mate and our daughter and told me I can only save one of them. Alpha Deme sighed, They gave me one minute to decide or else they would kill both of them. My girl was barely a year old and my mate...well, she made the choice for me. When it was all done, I believe there were only less than two dozen of us left in the herd…. What's worse is seeing my little girl grow up without her mother...I'm trying, but I have to say leading a Herd is a lot more easier than dealing with growing pains of a female.

I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Though, it seems to me you have more than that now? Methuselah asked, looking around.

We merged ourselves with another herd. They lost their Alpha and betas and needed a fresh start and a leader. Though, I'm kind of regretting that lately.

Oh, what is it? Are the ones from the other Herd not getting along with yours? He asked.

His friend nodded, Yes, the other herd were mainly mothers, their younglings and the elderly that were spared. All their strong males were killed by the Fallen Star to make sure they can't be overpowered. Anyway, those younglings grew up into the most entitled brats I have ever seen.

Methuselah chuckled, That's funny Deme, I do remember you were like that too.

Alpha Dem scoffed, This is nothing to laugh about Meth and let me show you why.

Methuselah rolled his eyes and followed his friend to a large open field where a group of eight young males were taking turns sparring with each other. A large circle was carved into the dirt to symbolize their fighting field with two males fighting while the other six cheered, cursed and spit insults. The two that were fighting were in a deadly headlock with their horns tangled with one another and trying to see who can push the other to the ground. Though from the look of it, the one with the single horn had something planned for his opponent by the way he was smiling. On the far left of the males were a group of young females watching and giggling from the entertainment.

Give up Tyr, you can't defeat me! The young male said to the one with the single horn.

The one called Tyr smirked and did something that made Methuselah raise a brow. Tyr smiled, his mouth was full of blood from a previous hit. Perhaps…..He said and pulled away to spit in the other male's face….unless I fight dirty. He laughed.

The other male backed away, earning a couple of gross sounds and laughter from his peers, and was tackled harshly by his opponent.

Come on you son of a bitch, let's make you bleed! Tyr said, bashing his forehead into the male's face.

Two of the males that were cheering on had to take a step back when a spray of blood and a tooth flew in their direction. Tyr laughed, Deimos, you just make it so easy. How embarrassing and right in front of the females no less! With that Tyr grabbed the one named Deimos by the horns and brutality shoved him to the ground. The ground shook from the rough impact and it ended with Tyr pinning Deimos down with his claws. If I were you, I would just give up before I really get angry. Tyr warned while showing off all his sharp teeth.

Deimos growled only to have Tyr tighten his grip on the young male's neck till Deimos had enough and surrender. Tyr let the other male go and turn around to cry out a loud victory roar.

Alpha Deme sighed tiredly, I'm glad my daughter is out by the lake with her friends to see this.

The one with the broken horn, he's been in trouble hasn't he? Methuselah asked.

The way the horn was broken off, it was done by another Mountain kaiju, normally an Alpha as a way to teach Troublemakers a lesson or to shame them for their dirty deeds. This made Methuselah curious of course since "Horn Breaking '' was done if the male did unforgivable crimes. Some include betraying their Alpha, killing younglings or newborns, and/or disrespecting their female counterparts. Though from the looks of it, Try didn't look too shameful for missing one of his horns. There was no shame on his whatsoever, just his big cocky smile as four of the males cheered him on and congratulated him. The only two that weren't cheering him on were the ones helping Deimos off the ground.

Which is another reason I had our fellow Flyers track you down. And yes, he has been in trouble, but that's not the worst part about him. It's hard to explain, but there's something wrong with him.

How so?

Well, I'm not sure how true the story is about his broken horn because he was like that when our Herds merged, but what an Elder told me, he got it for killing his mother….

Methuselah stared at him, And their old Alpha thought it was ok for him to live.

He was young. His mother was sick from an infectious wound. He said it was a Mercy Kill. He couldn't bear to see his mother hurt and in pain.

That seems a bit harsh for him to receive a "Horn Breaking" don't you think? I mean I've done it before and you've done it as well.

Alpha Deme's face darkens. The Elder said, the youngling didn't show any kind of sadness, there was no remorse, not even a single tear. In fact he said, the youngling was actually smiling, like he got some sort of thrill out of it. Not to mention, it wasn't a quick death….from the looks of the body….there were multiple wounds. The poor female bled out slowly and most likely painfully. They didn't know what to do with Tyr since he was still so young, but it was hard to believe he would do such a thing. Either way, he had to be disciplined so they broke his horn for the Overkill, but showed him mercy of not kicking him out due to his age. They thought it was his weird way to grieve. They thought he would grow out of this "Disturbing" behavior when he gets older…

And has he? Methuselah asked.

Alpha Deme shook his head. He's cocky, rude, violent, manipulative, shows no sense of empathy, and a few of the other males said he seems to enjoy fighting and hunting a little too much. Always with a huge grin on his face before making the final blow to his opponents or prey. The males are either too scared of him to confront him and just follow whatever he does to please him and our young females think he's psycho.

If he's that big of a burden, you're the Alpha, you have every right to show him who's boss or not, just make him leave the Herd. No doubt getting a taste of the outside world would do him some good….or bad. He said with a grin.

You would think it would be that easy, but there's a problem.

What? Don't tell me you're afraid of a young male like him too, Deme?

No...it's much worse than that.

Before they could say anything, they heard a warm, feminine voice calling out. Sire!?

Methuselah turned his head to see a young, pretty female running over to them with a big smile on her face and vines dangling dangling around her forehead. Her back was covered in pink flowers and lush grass which means this female was happy and healthy. Behind her were two other young females that were accompanying her chatting away. Methuselah couldn't help, but admire the female for a moment. It was a nice time for his female counterparts since they tend to shine more during the changing of the seasons. While males' backs are covered in moss, grass and trees, the females' backs would bloom colorful flowers, vines and for the rare some, fruit trees. It was the word "Sire" that snapped him out of his thoughts when the young female went up to Alpha Deme to give him a tender nuzzle on the cheek. The smell of flowers filled the air and she somehow made petals dance around her.

Methuselah chucked, Alpha Deme, don't tell me this is the daughter you were talking about?

Alpha Deme gave him a huge smile. Yes she is. Methuselah, this is Persephone and future Alpha.

He kneel to the young female which she giggled nervously and shook her head. You don't have to do that, Sir. I don't want to be treated in such a way. She said.

It's out of respect, Young One. Not to mention you are my friend's only heir.

She smiled then looked at something behind him. A big smile spread across her face and with an eager voice she said. Excuse me.

Methuselah watched her scurry off only to frown when she headed over to the young males that were crowded around Tyr. The males parted to get out of her way only for her to greet Tyr with the same warm nuzzle she gave to her Sire. He snorted in amusement and looked back at his friend. Sooooo….

Alpha Deme shook his head. Now you see the problem.

Aw yes, the typical good female falls for the bad male fiasco. Let me guess..."He's just misunderstood, Sire. I love him" He mocked in a high pitch female's voice.

It's not funny, Meth. As big of an Asshole as he is, he knows his way around females. Persephone...I love her more than anything in the world….is such a hopeless Romantic and Naive, it wasn't that hard to fall for his Dangerous Charm.

Perhaps he's just one of those dark, sensitive types. I mean, look at our New King. How in the world did he manage to score a Kind Beauty?

Look, I had my doubts, I really did. Part of me wanted to believe he truly did love her, but the way they act around each other tells another story. It's like he worked his way into her heart to get her to say yes when he proposed then after that, it's been nothing, but coldness from him. Persephone even noticed it, but she's just using one excuse after another to defend him. Even going as far as blaming me…

How is she blaming you?

Well, the courtship is at a standstill because I have yet to give them my approval, the blessing, and my girl is very traditional, she told me herself they haven't…."done" anything until I accept him, but I can't. I just don't see him as the right one for her. She's so sad and would beg me to reconsider and really wants me to give him a chance to prove himself. I wish she could see what everyone else sees, but love is blind as they put it. There's nothing I would love more than to tell Tyr to leave and never come back, but she loves him and no doubt he will convince her to run away with him and I can't risk that. Then I became desperate….

How so? Methuselah asked, while eyeing the young couple and their interaction with each other. Persephone was chatting away about her day, but Tyr didn't seem all that interest in what she had to say. When she tried to show some affection, he would pull away and roll his eyes and tell her to not to do that in front of the others. Tyr let out a big yawn and that's when he noticed a weird mark on the young male's tongue…

Persephone hasn't picked it up yet, but I've been inviting Suitors over to the herd as a way to show her there were better, nicer males out there since according to the other young males in my Herd, they don't want to cross Tyr that way, but all of them failed to convince her to break it off with him.

Alpha Deme, the girl is in love. You know how that goes. When females fall like that, they only have eyes for one male. None of the others would matter.

His friend cleared his throat and started to get nervous. How about you?

What about me? He asked.

Alpha Deme put on a small smile. I know you said you can't see yourself settling down, but I trust you more than anyone in this world and would be happy if you-

Methuselah took a step back. Deme, are you crazy?! I'm old enough to be her Sire! Not to mention, I refuse to be part of your little scheme to crush that girl's heart.

Don't call it a "Scheme" call it a Sire looking after his daughter.

Meth shook his head, Please don't tell me that was the main reason for bringing me here? Did you only saw me as another Suitor for her?

No, I really need your help getting this herd back up and running. No doubt with your skills you can whip our young males into shape. I just thought...well...I don't know, maybe I was hoping if she saw someone like you, she might see Tyr as a pile of scum as he is.

Meth sighed, Look, I'm sorry for your predicament, but again, your daughter is in love and the only way she's going to break away from him is to see him for what he truly is or him leaving her for another female.

I doubt that. He has a lot to gain being with her. Like any female heir, males only see them as a way to reach to the top. Which I'm pretty sure is what Tyr is trying to do as well.

If you want, I can rough him up a bit or find something you can use against him? He said sarcastically.

Well, since you offer….

I was joking, Deme. Meth said, bitterly.

Hear me out, will you? I didn't want to say anything with Persephone here, but I have been talking to some of the young males Tyr would hang out with and they're not sure if it's true or not, but apparently...Tyr has been bragging about fooling around with another female.

Oh really, do they have a name or any clue which one in the herd it could be?

They're not sure because he didn't say who or that she's even part of the Herd. It was a statement they said that left them scratching their heads.

What did they say?

Alpha Deme looked a little embarrassed. They were hanging out one day and you know how males are, they like to talk shit and they were making fun of Tyr and how silly Persephone is for saying yes to his proposal. Well, Tyr just shook head his and said it's not all fun and games since she won't "Put Out" for him, but he wasn't too disappointed since he was "Banging another Princess anyway."

Meth nearly choked from his friend's words. Trying not to laugh since it was a little funny. After all, that's how males talk and he recalled him and Deme and their other companions talking shit like that when they were so young. "Banging another Princess"...those were their exact words?

Yeah, I'm not sure if he's just bragging or being serious since Persephone is the only Princess in this herd. The closest herd from us is a pack of Spiked Kaijus, but their Alpha only has sons. Other than a Parasite Colony far from here, there is no other Princess.

Well, it could be just him bullshitting around, but if it helps you sleep at night I can find out what the little Lad is hiding if you want.

Alpha Deme smirked. This is why I consider you one of my greatest friends, Meth. I would love to see him getting pushed off his high place for once. But do you think you can handle him?

I'm nearly twice his size and know more when it comes to fighting than he does. Trust me Deme, this is going to be fun…

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The next day, Alpha Deme woke up all the young adult males so they can hurry up and meet Methuselah in the open field. There's nothing better in the world than an intense workout in the wee hours of the morning. While he was wide awake and ready for the day, the eight males that were standing in a sloppy line were not. Some were trying so hard not to go back to sleep, two of them were too busy looking at little creatures on the ground or the birds in the sky and then there was Tyr on the far left. The young male looked like he didn't want to be there and was constantly picking at his claws. Tyr looked bored out of his mind and exhausted, but he can understand that since his friend told him about Tyr taking up a lot of Night Duties and would be out all night. One thing he noticed though was some freshly shallow wounds around the young male's face and the dried blood he was trying to pick off his claws. He let out another yawn and Methuselah could see his tongue and the raw bite wound on it. Interesting….

But enough of the staring, it was time to show these little imbeciles who's the boss around here.

With that he stomped his foot to give the ground a good shake and to wake up the young males. Standing tall and proud, he smirked. Gentlemales...and I mean that only to be polite. My name is Methuselah, friends call me Meth, but don't waste your time calling me that since we are not friends and trust me there's nothing you can do to change that….

The young males beside Tyr blinked a few times due to the confusion and lack of sleep. Their eyes shifting to one another trying to figure out who is this Kaiju and why are they up this early?

Walking left to right repeatedly he continued,...As you know times are different now. With the Fallen Star trapped forever in a block of ice, we are left with the damage they have caused and now it's time to pick up the pieces. And what I mean by picking up the pieces is by forming a strong, healthy Herd to survive and thrive…..so that's why I'm here.

Methuselah gave the group a deadly glare causing some of the males to flinch while the others whispered among themselves. Tyr, who was standing on the far left, wasn't paying attention.

...I'm here to turn you entitled brats, your Alpha's words not mine, into respectful, strong Fighters. You are the ones the rest of the herd will count on to protect them when things go sour. And I've been around this world long enough to know that things will go sour from time to time. Now I know what you are thinking…

Tyr snorted, When is this old pile of dirt going to shut up so we can get some sleep?

The other males started to snicker till Methuselah's firm look spread into a wicked smile. They instantly shut their mouths.

No, I'm thinking how much fun it's going to be to whip you all into shape. So if I were you I would wipe that tired pathetic look off your faces. As the stronger sex, we can endure a LOT of rough housing and when you're with me it's going to be worse. There will be blood, there will be wounds, you will lose sleep, you will be sore and I can guarantee you will lose a tooth or two, but in the end, you will be rewarded with a tougher body and a smarter mind. Are you ready? He asked.

All the young males started to look at each other without a clue what to do or what to say.

Methuselah huffed. This is the part where you say "Yes Sir"

They all flinched and nodded. Yes Sir….? They all said weakly.

Stand up straight and say it louder like you mean it! He shouted.

He smirked when they all stood on all four with their heads up high and shouted at the same time. YES SIR! But like always, Tyr did not want to participate. No big deal, he has a plan for this little Asshole.

Much better, now to show that I mean business and make sure none of your dare double cross me in any way. I want you to point out your strongest male in the group. First lesson when it comes to fighting. You pick out the strongest opponent because there's no point wasting time and energy on the weak ones. He said, smiling.

Just as he expected, all the males pointed their claws over to Tyr which made him smirk and even went all far as pointing a claw at himself as well. Methuselah could actually smell the Ego stench coming off of him. Tyr smirked, Just like our females, you guys know your place. He said to the others.

Methuselah snorted. Ha ha. Now come here Lad, let's have a look at you.

Tyr shrugged and walked over to him till they were face to face. The expressionless or boredom look on the young male's face just made Meth want to smack the shit out of him. Methuselah, right? He asked.

Yes, and you are? Methuselah asked, trying to play dumb.

They call me Tyr and since I'm standing here I might as well tell you I know what you are doing and it's not going to work.

Meth raised a brow. Oh? And what am I doing exactly?

Don't give me that shit. I saw you talking to our Alpha the other day. Let me guess, you were sent here as another Suitor for Persephone, right?

Methuselah just stared at him. The way he said it made him frown a bit, but was experienced enough not to show it. There was no love in his words. Normally if a male feels threatened by another Suitor there would be a sense of concern and a little jealousy in it. This one seems upset that a Prized Possession is being taken away. Lad, I'm here to train you Idiots into shape. I have no interest in wooing the lovely Lady.

Tyr snorted. That's probably the smartest thing you said all morning and here I thought the old Dirt clog was getting desperate. It's quite funny when you think about it. I mean really, did you honestly think you had a shot at her? The way you look compared to me?

He hated that smug look on Tyr's face. Well, aren't we just an egoistic little Shit. Again, I'm not here to court your female, but you will show the Alpha some respect and call him by his Title.

I don't have to do anything you say. You're not part of this Herd. I'm next in line to be the Alpha and let's not forget, I'm younger and stronger than anyone here including you.

Methuselah took a step forward, casting a large shadow over the young male. Tyr stood his ground even going as far as baring teeth. A way to tell him not to take another step closer. Methuselah did admire his spunk. He was a Juvenile after all. Of course they would feel like there's nothing in the world that could hurt them especially now knowing they just grew up in the world with the Fallen Star. Still the boy needed to know where he was in the Herd and show respect. Last chance, you WILL address your Alpha properly. You will not insult my friend or Persephone's Sire like that. Also, don't let my age fool you. I'll have you toss in the air and pinned before you can say my name.

Tyr went right into his face. You don't scare me Meth-

Meth grabbed the young male's left arm and in one quick move he was flipped over onto his back with very little effort. All the other males' jaws dropped from seeing the Herd's bully landing right on his back with Methuselah's claws digging into his neck. Hell, even Tyr had to take a few seconds to figure out what just happened. Everything and everyone around them went quiet, like no one would dare say a word in front of Methuselah and just waited for some kind of reaction from Tyr. Tyr looked up at Methuselah with this embarrassing glare on his face. His white eyes were glowing brighter than the morning sun whale he huffed and puffed slowly.

Methuselah snorted, Don't underestimate me, Young One, I barely put any effort into that move so when I tell you to do something, You. Will. Obey!

Tyr growled and looked away so he didn't have to look at him. Meth didn't care, he dealt with stubborn males before and this one is no different. He let go of the young male's neck and walked over to the rest of the group. Alright while Tyr is lying there eating dirt, the rest of you are going to follow me for a ten mile run. A good way to stretch our legs and then the real training will begin….

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The next two weeks were tough and painful, but that's exactly what Methuselah wanted to feel and see. There was nothing more rewarding than seeing young males go from sloppy pushing around to train professional fighters. At first they couldn't keep up with his harsh warm-ups and exercise, which gave him a confidence boost since he was much older, but little by little they were making great progress. Even Alpha Dem was amazed by the young males changes. Not only were they getting stronger, but they were showing more respect towards the rest of the Herd. The only one that wasn't showing much improvement was Tyr of course. He would participate, but wasn't putting in as much effort like the others. After their little encounter, Tyr did his best to avoid him as much as possible, but Meth was no fool. He kept his guard up in case the young male wanted to do something stupid. When he wasn't training, he would spend time with his friend and his lovely daughter as well as "spying" on Tyr in order to understand the young male and his odd behavior. One thing for sure, the male was hiding something alright or someone. The mysterious "Princess" Tyr would brag about could be a pet name for the female he was seeing, but he has yet to pinpoint which female mountain kaiju it is.

While interacting with the Herd was great, Methuselah did his best not to get too attach to anyone here. Plus, there were times he just wanted to be alone after a long day of training and yelling. Alas, he couldn't receive such an offer when his Friend's daughter came by to talk.

He was watching the sunset alone when he heard footsteps coming from behind and a strong scent of flowers in the air. He quickly turned his head to see Persephone flinching from his sudden movement.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. She said, with a soft smile.

Methuselah sighed. He really wanted to be alone after a hard day. It's fine. Do you need anything Lady Persephone?

She shook her head. No, my Sire is assisting a couple and their first calf being born so he asked me to see if you needed anything or just company.

Isn't that something your females need to do? He asked.

They are, my Sire is trying to keep Alvis composed since he's a nervous wreck at the moment. You know how it goes being a Sire for the first time. She smiled.

Meth shook his head. No, not really.

She stopped laughing. Oh, I'm sorry, I just thought.

Nope, never had calves or a mate and frankly I don't want them either. He said.

He turned away, hoping she would take that as a sign that he wanted to be alone, but instead she sat down next to him and stared out at the sky as well. Despite her vines and flower petals covering her face, she was smiling brightly with her eyes shining like polished pearls. He's seen females like this before, so young and in love and somewhat foolish. No doubt his friend hid a lot of gruesome things from her for her sake to have that Pure smile on her face. She was pretty, he's not going to lie, but he pitied her for her choices in males. What a shame, my Sire told me you have so many qualities to be a wonderful mate and Sire yet you would rather be alone?

He shrugged, I travel a lot, Miss, I don't have it in me to settle down. Plus not to mention, the females that have come and go in my life couldn't stand being second to my first love.

What's her name?

No name. I put way too much time into my training as a Fighter to pay attention to them. It's the same old story, they see what I do as hot or sexy till they realize I have nothing else going in my life or not going to settle, so they would move on to another male. I don't blame them for leaving, but I'm not really sad that they left.

Perhaps you just haven't found the right one yet?

Perhaps, but I'm not wasting my time looking either.

Persephone chuckled, I'm sorry to say this so please don't get offended, but I feel bad for you. You seem like a great male and the thought of you being alone just makes me sad.

Don't be Miss, I'm perfectly happy how things are. Just like your Sire was when we parted. Did you know we used to travel together till of course he met your mother and fell in love. That's what he wanted and I'm happy for him. Just like he's happy for me.

I guess I can understand that. She said, unsure.

You will one day. Right now you're young and in a rather odd relationship, so of course you wouldn't understand why some kaijus like myself are happy being Mateless.

She smiled sadly, Odd relationship? Well at least you're nice about it unlike my Sire.

I'm just describing what I'm seeing, Miss. He's alright….He lied….but he seems a little distance…

She sighed and forced herself to smile. I know a lot of the Herd sees him as trouble, but when it's just me and him when there's no one else around, but us and the night, he's different. Romantic sometimes if you wanted to know. He did so much more than the other Suitors did to court me, I couldn't help, but feel special. I didn't even hesitate when he proposed, though I wish my Sire could see what I see. Maybe if he did there wouldn't be so much tension in the air. I feel like they both are forcing me to choose between them and I can't do that.

Hmm, so you truly, without a doubt, love this male?

She nodded and that made him feel ill. So where is he anyway? I would think he wouldn't want to keep his female alone.

He left early to patrol the outskirts of our territory. I don't know if my Sire told you or not, but we live near a big Parasite Colony. About twenty or so miles east so we have to make sure none of them come near our home.

Something in him clicked when she said the word Parasite, but he didn't know why. That must be a dangerous job, granted they can't really hurt us one on one, but they tend to travel in groups.

It is… and not a fun job to do as well. It was hard to find someone to do it at night so I thought maybe this would be a good chance to get Tyr on my Sire's good side so I asked him to try it out for a few nights.

I see, I'm sure he protest?

She giggled, Yeah, at first and he protested a lot and there were times I would feel so guilty making him do that, but then one day a few months back, he came back really late in the morning covered in bloody wounds. He said another kaiju was trespassing and when he told her to leave she refused and started to attack him. I thought he would use this as his way to get out of patrol duty, but he said it was "Thrills" like that that made him want to go back out there again. Saying it was his way to protect the herd. I was so happy because it finally looked like he really wanted to prove himself to my Sire and to me that he was the best. Yet lately, it seems like that's the only thing he looks forward to now. It went from patrolling every three days to every two days till finally he said he didn't mind doing it every night if he had to.

Did you ever thought about joining him just to keep him company? Methuselah asked, thinking if he was in Tyr's position and trying to hide something, doing patrol duty every night would be a perfect time to sneak around.

I did once a few days back. I thought it would be a nice surprise since I can't remember the last time we spent some time together, but for some reason he looked really nervous about something. I couldn't figure it out, but also I didn't really care either. I told him I just wanted him to come home because I missed him. I thought he was going to until our conversation got interrupted by a Parasite.

Male or female? He asked, perhaps a little too quickly.

Does it matter? She questioned.

It does actually. Females tend to be a lot harder to fight off if you're not a skilled fighter. I had my own run in with them a long time ago. Not a pretty story to tell a sweet kaiju like you. He said which made her giggle a bit.

Maybe that's why I felt very uneasy about it then. It was a female, but something about her made me cold. I don't know how to describe it. The way she was smiling at me and Tyr and talking dirty to us. Also, I know this is going to sound weird, but I feel like she was...flirting with Tyr for some reason. She shivered, Disgusting Thing. I had a feeling she was trying to distract us so more of her Kind can come out and attack us. As if things weren't bad enough, he started to argue with me to leave so he could take care of the parasite by himself.

Well that was pretty stupid of him to do. With his fighting skills, it would've been better to get help instead of taking down the female by himself.

I know, but I think he was trying to prove something. Show everyone how strong he is? Don't you think?

Methuselah looked away to roll his eyes. Tell me something, when he came back after the encounter with the parasite. What kind of wounds did he have?

Just a few cracks on his face from her hits and apparently those parasites like to bite because his tongue was bit also. Though he's been wounded so many times since these nightly patrols it doesn't even bother him anymore…

They stayed quiet for a moment which gave Methuselah time to think. His friend did say he overheard some of the young males talking about Tyr and how he would brag about seeing another female behind Persephone's back. Though there wasn't any evidence on it since none of the females in the herd showed any interest in him plus as they would put it, they would never do that to Persephone. The fact that Persephone hasn't pick up the smell of sex or the other female's scent off of him tells him Tyr has been cleaning himself up to get rid of it. He thought about the wounds, especially the one on his tongue. Tongue biting is something done between Mates for Blood Exchange, it was a sexual type of wound and from the looks of Persephone, she was too Pure to do something that severed. But what really made him take a double look at it was the bite mark. The teeth holes didn't match Mountain Kaiju's teeth nor any other species they would explore with. It was just two giant puncture holes from what he saw and there's only one type of kaiju that leaves that type of bite mark.

Shit….He said out loud when grabbed Persephone's attention.

Everything alright? She asked.

Putting on a serious face, he nodded. Sorry, just got lost in thought.

It's fine. I do that a lot as well. Hey can I ask you for a favor?

What is it? He asked.

Well, since you and my Sire are close and you've been training Tyr as well as our other young males, would you put in a good word for Tyr.

He nearly laughed at her request, but swallowed it down instead. Why?

My Sire trusts you and values your opinion. I bet if you say some nice things about Tyr to him maybe he will finally give us his approval and blessing.

I don't know Miss. I mean you waited this long, surely you can wait a little while longer. He said, looking away from her. Feeling a little uncomfortable about her request. How can you tell a sweet little female the love of her life was banging another female behind her back.

Please. I really love him and there's no one else I want to settle down and have calves with than him.

He sighed and just stared at her hopeful face. I'll talk to your Sire on Tyr's behalf. He lied. In reality he was going to talk to Alpha Deme about his findings then go confront Tyr to hear his side of the story.

She smiled with such glee that she actually leaned forward and kissed him right on the cheek. Thank you Methuselah, you have know idea how much this means to me….

Later that night, when the rest of the Herd slept, he met up with his friend to talk. Alpha Deme looked at him seriously. So you told me you found something about Tyr?

Meth nodded, Yes and it's true, he is seeing another female behind Persephone back-

Alpha Deme started to growl, I knew it. I knew that bastard was nothing, but trouble.

Deme, calm down before you do something you might regret. Meth said, calmly.

Persephone is friends with every female here, how is she going to take the news that one of them is betraying her?

I wish it was that simple, but it's not.

Alpha Deme looked at him. What do you mean?

Well before I say it, this is something you don't want the others to hear for her sake, but from the looks of it he might have gotten involved with a Muto…..

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It was a big scandal.

And if he had known what was going to transpire that night he would've done things differently, but alas, he said he would help his friend out with this problem and that's what he was going to do. So before sunrise came, he got up early and walked over to the path Tyr would take to come home and waited patiently. Sure enough right as the sun was coming up, he spotted the young male walking over with that smug look on his face. The same kind of smug a male would portray after a long night of Fucking. Unfortunately, the smug look quickly dropped when Tyr spotted Methuselah waiting for him. Like the self-center Asshole he was, Tyr just gave him a deadly glare and walked past him like he was nothing, but filthy air.

You stink. Meth said in a dark tone.

That made Tyr stop, but not out of fear like any male would be when they get caught, but by annoyance. Well, blood makes you stink, you Old Pile of Bones. He said, smugly. Which is why I'm heading down to the river to wash up.

Really? After being around me and dealing with me day after day, you still think I'm some sort of fool. Meth asked, which made Tyr turn around so he can face him. You reek of Parasite's blood.

I fought a parasite last night. No big deal it comes with the job of patrolling in the night. He said, calmly.

True, but you also reek of sex and I know for a fact Persephone wasn't with you last night either.

Oh, what are you trying to say, Meth? While I was out making sure my herd stays safe you were nesting with my female?

Don't play dumb with me or turn this around.

Really? Perhaps I should ask Persephone myself then. One thing I can't stand is my female spreading herself for another male. Especially for someone like you.

And you screwing a Parasite is alright in your eyes?

Tyr growled before licking the blood around his mouth. It should be since parasites are nothing, but trash. At least it's not another Mountain kaiju so that should count as staying loyal.

Just when I thought you couldn't get any more degrading…..Methuselah said, shaking his head. Are you even going to try to deny it. Accuse me as using this as a petty way to break things off with the girl. At least be angry about it that you got caught and worry how you're going to face the girl now?

Why should I deny it in front of you. We're both smart adults, we're both males so surely you can understand that someone of my stamina has needs and sadly, the Little Fool is not going to put out until she gets her Sire's blessing so why not go to someone more "Willingly". How do you like that bunch of shit? Being denied over some fucked up Courting Tradition.

Yes, we all have those needs, but the mature ones know how to keep them under control and not go out and screw around dangerous territory.

The young male chuckled in such a dark way it made Methuselah question his sanity. Oh, you have no idea how dangerous my nightly sessions with that sinful, crazy-ass Bitch are. The thrill of it just makes it soooo….He shuddered in a very arousing way….delicious. I never thought someone like her could exist. Someone who knows me inside and out. I grew up with kaijus telling my parents there was something wrong with me. That I lack emotions and empathy and just find violence so arousing and thrilling. My Princess turned out to be just the same in every single way perhaps even more satanic.

You're insane Tyr and not only are you risking your life seeing that parasite, you're putting your whole herd in danger as well. Those Parasites are Breeders and don't breed outside their own kind and if her colony finds out about this-

We've been at it for months and here we are still alive.

Methuselah couldn't believe the cockiness in this male. It was all a game to him and something to brag about. Does this parasite know you are courting another female.

Yes, she met Persephone once a few days ago. Nearly got caught you could say because Persephone thought it would be a wonderful surprise to visit me. My Princess thought it was funny that the Little Fool didn't have a clue what was going on while I was fucking her like crazy. I swear that Bitch has a mouth, but she sure knows how to use it. As for her caring that I have a girlfriend, she doesn't. We're just using each other for different reasons. Apparently, she didn't want to bang her brothers and have eggs so she comes to me for fun and I have needs so no strings attached on both parties.

No strings? Are you sure about that? The way you talk about that parasite, your "Princess", I have a feeling you admire her more than you're supposed to. You definitely don't talk about Persephone the same way.

Tyr didn't say anything, his eyes lost in deep thought as if realizing what Methuselah said might have some truth in it. Finally he shrugged, Persephone is Ok, but-

Yeah, yeah, you're just using her as well. It wasn't that hard to figure out. Meth said, shaking his head. I hope you know she does love you more than what you deserve.

So I've been told. He said with a smirk.

And I hope you know I'm going to have to tell her about this unless you want to be the bigger male for once in your life and tell her yourself. Meth said, calmly. He didn't want to tell him that Alpha Deme already knew in order not to spook Tyr out.

Good luck with that. Don't think you're the first one who tried to tell Persephone about her Shitty Boyfriend and his antics. She won't believe you. To her you're just another one of her Sire's plans to try to break us up. Besides, why do you even care if you're not interested in replacing me?

I'm just doing this for my friend. His daughter means the world to him. Plus, you're just an Asshole I really don't like.

Well, that's something we both can agree on then. He said, smiling. If we're done here, I need to head back before Persephone gets worried. And with that, he turned his back on Methuselah and continued on his way.

Methuselah shook his head. This is going to end badly, I hope you know that. Even though our Kind is ok exploring different species, those Parasites don't feel the same way. You think you have it under your control because of your confidence and clever enough to wash away the filth so she won't noticed, but even the Best slip once in a while.

Blah, blah blah, do us all a favor and go fuck yourself Meth. Tyr said, only to stop once again. Though I am curious, how did you figure it out?

Methuselah shrugged, Like I said, it wasn't that hard. One thing for sure, don't brag about it. Those other young males in your group gossip like our females. You wanting to go out all night every night was another dead give away, but the thing that's going to be the death of you was her bite mark on your tongue. Your girl really thinks it a normal Fight wound, but we both know it's not. That type of mark only occurs between mates, it was just a little shocking that they were done by Parasite's teeth.

What can I say, my Princess loves to bite.

And with that, Tyr was gone and Methuselah was left unsure what to do. He had a point, he could speak to Persephone about this, but she might not believe him. Tyr was an Asshole, but he knows what he's doing and because of that he was very confident in himself that nothing bad will happen to him.

Unfortunately, thanks to him and their little conversation, he distracted Tyr long enough that he forgot to clean himself up. The stench of sex and parasite's blood will no doubt be noticeable….

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When he got back to the herd, he had to duck from a flying tree nearly hitting him. There was a large gathering blocking something he couldn't see and could hear a female screaming and crying her lungs out.

HOW CAN YOU DO THIS TO ME! A female screamed and he realized it was Persephone behind the crackling voice.

WILL YOU CALM DOWN, YOU'RE CAUSING A SCEN-HEY! STOP THROWING TREES AT ME LIKE SOME STUPID BRAT! Tyr shouted back.

Some of the mountain kaijus parted when another tree flew by them and landed roughly in the dirt. From the parting he could see Tyr and a very hurt and angry Persephone making a scene. Behind them he could see her friends trying to approach her and Alpha Deme lowering his head in shame and didn't know what to do in this situation. Which makes sense because although he was an Alpha, being a single Sire and handling his daughter's love life was a whole new dark territory.

AFTER EVERYTHING I DID FOR YOU, AFTER DEFENDING YOU FROM EVERYONE TELLING ME YOU WERE NO GOOD, AFTER HELPING YOU SHOW MY SIRE THAT YOU WERE THE ONE FOR ME….YOU….YOU'VE BEEN SEEING ANOTHER FEMALE BEHIND MY BACK! She screamed in pain and anger. No doubt finally letting out of all the frustration Tyr caused her over their relationship. She was shaking from her ordeal and couldn't keep the tears from pouring out. He could literally see the flowers and vines on her back slowly dying from her despair. The pink petals flew everywhere due to her screaming at the young male. I can't believe I wasted so much of my time on you. My friends and Sire were right, you only think about yourself!

WHY ARE YOU TAKING HIS SIDE ANYWAY?! DIDN'T YOU STOP AND THINK THAT YOUR SIRE IS LYING JUST TO BREAK US UP! HE'S DONE IT BEFORE!

I CAN SMELL HER ON YOU THE SECOND YOU APPROACH ME. I DIDN'T WANT TO BELIEVE IT, I TOLD HIM IT HAD TO BE A MISTAKE, BUT I CAN SMELL IT. HER SCENT IS ALL OVER YOU! IT'S SO FOUL AND SALTY! WHO IS SHE OR WHAT IS SHE BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY ANY OF OUR FEMALES IN OUR HERD WOULD DO SOMETHING THIS SHAMEFUL!

While the screaming was going on, Methuselah quickly approached his friend with this angry look. I told you not to say anything to her in front of everyone.

I couldn't help it, Meth. After what you told me how could I keep that from her. She thought I was making a mistake till he showed up and she caught wind of his scent. He was more upset that he forgot to clean himself up than hurting her. Next thing I knew she started screaming at him and grabbing the rest of the Herd's attention. He said, running his claws down his face. I don't know what to do. This is something her mother would-

Well, she's not here so you're going to have to do something before things get wor-

IT WAS JUST A PARASITE! SHE'S NOTHING SO MY TRYSTS WITH HER SHOULDN'T EVEN COUNT! Tyr roared.

Everyone's mouths dropped and Persephone stood there dumbfounded.

Meth swallowed, Ok, you need to tell the rest of the herd to leave now, Deme.

Alpha Dem wasn't paying attention as he slowly approached his daughter. Sweetie, let's calm down and-

She lowered her head, breathing in and out of her snout hard in anger. A...Parasite? She said, calmly only to growl. YOU'RE SLEEPING WITH A PARASITE?!

Tyr rolled his eyes and shrugged, Hey, if I was a betting male, I would've lost too. It was unexpected. How was I supposed to know when we fought it was going to get her hot and bothered-

She grabbed a small boulder and threw it right in his face. The rock smashed against him with such force, it made his snout bleed, but he didn't flinch or show any emotions. He actually looked bored from the whole catastrophe he had caused.

That's your excuse! She cried. That you caught her in heat and needed to take care of it! With tears pouring down her face, she brought out her claws and started to attack him wildly. Everyone around them were in shock to see the Alpha's daughter act in such a way. Never did they think the sweet and joyous female could come to this when pushed too far, but everyone has their limits. She managed to give Tyr a few good hits before he started blocking them with an expressionless face. My friends were right, that is so like you to screw anything with a hole!

Persephone, please calm down! One of her friends shouted.

If it meant nothing to you why are you still seeing her!? Why are you still lying to me?! Did you fall for that slimy parasite!?

Her last question anger him that he just shoved her to the ground and for a moment it look like he wanted to strike her for saying something that stupid. Methuselah had to hold back his friend from intervening.

I'm going to kill that little bastard! Alpha Dem shouted, Let me go, Meth!

Methuselah pushed him back. Don't do it. You're just going to make it harder for Persephone. This is their fight, she needs to see him in his true colors.

Persephone slowly picked herself up and sighed. The vines covered her dried, puffy eyes. Get out….I want you to leave…She said, very calmly and sad.

Tyr snorted, Just like that, you're going to throw away what we had just like that! He asked as if she was the one who cheated. When she didn't say anything and realized everyone was glaring at him, he growled. Fine! Be that way, it's your loss, Little Fool. I had that Bratty Princess on her back screaming for more every time I was done! That could've been you!

With that, he turned his back on her and started to walk away. The other mountain kaijus backed away from him to give him space to leave.

Persephone started to cry again, not caring who was there to see her in a pitiful mess. I love you. I love you so much Tyr. Did you ever love me?

Tyr stopped, but didn't bother to look at her…No….He said, coldly and exited himself from the crowd.

All went quiet, the only sound that could be heard was the tears Persephone was spilling till finally her friends ran up to her to comfort her. Methuselah looked at his friend who was grinding his teeth in anger and guilt. He sighed and needed to control the situation since his friend couldn't. Alright, everyone, back to whatever you were doing. There's nothing else to see here. He said, going around and shooing the others away with his horns. Once the crowd subsided, he looked over at Persephone who was still sobbing in the dirt with her friend telling her it's going to be ok, before walking over to his friend.

Well, that...went down as I expected. Methuselah said, shaking his head.

Alpha Deme growled, I want him dead, my friend. I want you to track him down and kill him for me.

Deme, you know I can't do that. I'm not going to kill someone just because he pissed you off. As an Alpha, you know better than that. He said.

Alpha Deme sneered. I'll give you anything you want if you do this for me. I'll even step down and make you the Alpha if you kill his parasite whore as well.

No, and no! The last thing you want to do is go after those Parasites. They travel in groups and outnumber us ten to one, do you really want to go over there and start shit up.

We've taken them down before!

Yes, if there's only two or three of them. Hell, the new King can't even take a bunch down without the help of his Queen and even then he's smart enough not to invade a Colony.

His friend growled, She's my Daughter, Meth! And he hurt her and we both know he's going to go back over to that parasite. Are we really going to let him go without punishment?

Yes. This is what you wanted. You wanted them to break-up. He's gone so there's no reason to make things worse.

Alpha Dem sighed and hit the ground with his fist. What now then?

Methuselah shrugged. Just take some time to calm down. Both you and Persephone need to and then afterwards...well….when it comes to females, you just need to give them time….

But his friend didn't give his daughter or him time to compose themselves. Later on that day, he ordered some of the males to go out and track Tyr down. He wanted the young male to pay for hurting his daughter even though Meth advised him against it. It wasn't till the next morning when the males returned with some bad news. Alpha Deme thought they couldn't find him after searching all day and night, but they did. They found him by a lake...dead in a pool of blood. From the looks of the crime scene, the Mutos were the ones that killed the young mountain kaiju and his parasite lover since they spotted a dead female Muto nearby as well. It was a horrible scene. There was blood, flesh and dead Muto's eggs everywhere and from the looks of it Tyr suffered a lot.

At first Alpha Deme was happy from the news, good riddance to unwanted trash as he puts it…

Persephone, on the other hand, suffered a nervous breakdown…..

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After weeks of training the young males and helping his friend get the pieces of the Herd back together, it was time for Methuselah to leave. Alpha Deme pleaded with him to reconsider because he could use a strong Beta around to assist him, but Meth declined. Beside from what he heard from Flyers that would visit, the King is looking for some strong allies to help kill off the Muto species once and for all and he did not want to miss that opportunity. With that, he said good-bye to his friend and left with a promise he will come back for another visit later on.

He was nearly out of their territory when he heard footsteps behind him once again.

Are you really leaving? A soft female voice asked.

He turned around to see a very tired looking Persephone standing before him with a sad face. The last few weeks were not kind to her, all that joyous color in her face was now dull with her flowers and vines either wilted or dead on her back. This was the first time seeing her since that little showdown with Tyr due to her hiding herself from the Herd to recuperate from her ordeal.

Shouldn't you be back home with your friends and Sire, Miss? He asked.

Can you please answer my question? She asked quietly.

He huffed, Yes, my work here is done. You now have a bunch of young, strong males to look after your Herd now and will show you and your Sire their respect. I'm no longer needed.

My Sire needs you. You two are the best of friends.

True and because of that he knows that I don't settle in one place for long. I already have another mission to go to.

Oh, I see. Some place far away, I'm guessing?

Going to track down our King. They say around this time he's nesting near the coast to protect Squid Kaiju's eggs with the Queen so I'm heading over there.

She frowned and it made Methuselah rather uncomfortable to the point he looked away so he didn't have to look at her. Females, they're so sensitive and moody.

I really wish you would stay. Not only does my Sire need you, but the Herd needs you as well. She said then bit her tongue in a nervous way….I need you too.

You guys will be fine without me. He said, feeling bad for hurting the young female once again.

She took a few steps forward...Any way I can change your mind?

He flinched when he felt her mouth pressed up against his and could tell it was an act of desperation and grief by the way her kiss was trembling against his lips. He closed his eyes and made the smart choice not to kiss her back and gently pushed her away. Miss, you've been through a lot and I'm sorry, but we're not attracted to each other.

She sighed with a frown, Am I so undesirable? Am I really the Little Fool everyone is seeing me as now?

No, but like I said, I'm not looking for a mate and you need someone who is going to treat you like a male should treat their future mate. Tyr wasn't it and neither am I. Meth said, bluntly.

She nodded, You know despite everything that happened, why is it so hard for me to forget him. Why do I still love him?

Methuselah rolled his eyes because he hated dealing with that type of crap. It's still fresh, Miss, but it will get better. You might not believe me now, but things will get better.

That finally put a small smile on her face. You really think so.

I know so. Now I want to hear you say it. Things will get better.

She inhaled and let it out slowly. Things will get better…

After that, he left, but he was glad to see the young girl smiling again.

He saw Persephone a few years later and she was happy with a new mate and was pregnant with her second calf. It took a while to get back on her feet after going through the embarrassment of Tyr's betrayal, but she thanked him for his kind blunt words. Things did get better for her and he was happy.

The name Tyr never crossed his mind ever again until he found himself protecting Rodan from the last remaining parasite on the plant. A female no less and from what he was told by Behemoth, Rodan has a tendency to get himself into a lot of shit when it comes to females and apparently the parasite wanted his Spit Fire friend dead. Although, he personally didn't like the Mutos, this one in particular actually entertained him with her bratty behavior and somewhat decent fighting skills. The female loves to fight and he respects any kaiju who does and even more so if it's a female since they were known for being the weaker sex and only good for procreation. But he had to throw that out of his mind in order to stop her from getting near Rodan and Behemoth. It wasn't till he flipped her over to pin her down when she muttered that name out of nowhere.

Now at first, it didn't didn't mean much to him. He knew a few kaijus with that name over his lifetime. He knew a spike kaiju name Tyr before challenging him to a Sparring match. He knew a female Sloth that gave her newborn cub that name because she thought it would suit a strong male. And then there was the infamous rock kaiju that died for getting involved with a Muto. He still remember his friend not even caring about the carcass afterwards. It was left to rot and eaten by maggots. Though he did question himself in thought how in the world would a Muto know that name since they never care enough to know their prey's names.

The more bantering he did with the female the more clues he was collecting. It turns out she knew a mountain kaiju long ago and how they used to fool around at night on a daily basis. How wonderful his blood tasted and how well-off he was when it comes to his male reproductive parts. The name Tyr came up again when she told him how much they look alike and part of him didn't want to believe she was talking about the same Asshole long ago. But there was no denying it either, the one named Tyr was the only Mountain kaiju to get involved with a Parasite and suffered the consequences afterwards. And as far as he was told, when they found Tyr's dead body, there was a female Muto close by him dead as well.

So how in the world did Barb know him on a personal level...

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~Oh, she's sweet, but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night she's screaming

I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind

Oh, she's hot, but a psycho

So left, but she's right though

At night she's screaming

I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind~

Sweet but Psycho by Ava Max

(Present)

It was a sinister whisper of his name that stirred him from his sleep followed by a warm lick on his cheek.

You may have won the fight last night, but it won't happen again. I'll see you real soon.

It was the heavy footsteps that completely woke him up, but he was smart enough to keep his eyes close. Once he was sure the Intruder was gone, he slowly opened his eyes to find himself alone, in horrible pain, covered in blood with a throbbing headache and erection. A trail of fresh blood could be seen leaving his sleeping spot and off to who knows where. It was a struggle, but he managed to stand up to stretch, feeling all his bones popping and large pieces of rocks and dirt clogs falling off his shell and stood there. His mouth was in terrible pain, swollen a bit from the missing teeth that were punched out and he can taste the leftover blood from the wound on his tongue. He look down at his claws that were stained dark with the Intruder's blood and a few pieces of flesh. The night time "fun" started to flood back into his mind in little pieces. What the hell happened?

He was sleeping that's for sure. Sleeping off the annoyance after enduring a long evening conversation with his Sloth friend over his relationship status. Sure, he was happy for his friend working things out with that "Stuck-up Bitchy" female (He didn't really know her that well, but Rodan sure had a bad opinion about her.), but he really didn't care about all the details in their reunion. Anyway, back to the subject, he was sleeping, only to wake up to the sounds of footsteps heading over to his direction. Next thing he knew he was face to face with the Parasite that he beat in a brawl a few days ago. He heard about the feud she was having with Rodan, but didn't think she would go as far as tracking the Spit Fire down to kill him. Right in front of Behemoth no less...did she not know how protective the Sloth is when it comes to that Rowdy Spit Fire. For a moment he thought she only came by to get any information about Rodan out of him till the word "Sex" spilled out of her mouth.

Now he's not going to go there when it comes to his ego, yet he wasn't surprised to be given such an offering….Back in his days, he was quite an eligible bachelor and he would get a lot of "Offerings" from females... But to have it come from a Parasite was something new. Like so many Bulky Kaijus such as the Lizards, Sloths and Spikes, the parasites were Mountain Kaijus' number one enemy. The Parasites weren't strong compared to his Kind, but they did outnumber them one to ten. They would ambush his Kinds' herds to feast on their newborns or use their oldest or weakest ones at Hosts for their glowing eggs. He thought she was joking, some weird disturbing way to distract him as part of her mysterious plan, but when she started to present herself with her rear up in the air, she was not. Then things started to get weird.

He declined her offer. It was nothing personal on her behalf, he had some experience with females that weren't Mountain types before, he just found Parasites and Breeders disgusting. Muto Breeders were the worst since there's a lot of inbreeding in that area and the fact they use other kaijus for Hosts just makes things gross. He nearly died when he was a young male by a female Muto. He wasn't strong enough to defend himself yet, so it was easy for the Muto to slice open his stomach to plant her eggs in. It was just his dumb luck that he managed to kick her away before she could finish and left the eggs shallow enough in the wound for him to pull out with his own claws. One of the most painful moments in his life and the recovery was far much worse. How he lived though that was a miracle to him.

Not only that, Parasites were kaijus you should never get involved with and when it comes to Breeders….those females had multiple partners and considered "Easy" and where's the challenge in that? Still the female was persistent...very persistent. She didn't take the rejection well because the next thing he knew they were bickering back and forth. She brought up her dead lover and actually compared that kaiju to him while seemingly losing all sense of reality. The name Tyr was brought up again, but decided to play dumb just to piss her off more. It was very entertaining on his part till she got right in his face, mouths nearly touching and told him straight up, she wasn't going to leave till something gives, weather it's him caving to her demands for sex or her killing him for being a bitter reminder of her past lover.

One thing he was taught at a young age when it comes to being a professional Fighter: Never fight a female. To him, females were never made to fight or defend, that was the males jobs to do so. At least that's how Mountain Kaijus work, he's not sure how it works with Parasites, but it wasn't hard to see the females were more built than their little males. Still she was a female, so of course he didn't take her threats seriously and turn his back on her. Big mistake as she puts it. Never turn your back on a foe because the next thing he knew, she attacked and did something he never thought a female could do: Cause serious injuries to him, made him lose control of the situation and force him to give everything he got to take her down.

Not to mention…..

He looked down at himself shamefully. Dammit it all to hell. He managed to tame the crazy Psychopath, but now paying the price for it. He was hoping a good night sleep would settle down his unexpected erection, but it was still exposed and very angry at him. The little bargain with the parasite started to replay in his mind. The way he had her pinned with him hovering over her with her rear up high and….

He growled, feeling the strong string on his injuries in his mouth and the painful throb coming from his dick.

He needed a cold dip and fast.….

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Well, isn't this a good way to start the morning. A cold dip in the water and friendly conversations with my two favorite companions? Behemoth said, smiling as bright as the morning sun.

Shut the fuck up, Behemoth... Rodan and Methuselah said bitterly at the same time.

On the left side of Behemoth, Rodan was sitting waist down in the water with his burned out wings folded in and a sour look on his face. On the right side of the Sloth laid Meth with his body halfway deep in the water as well with the same moody look as Rodan. The two seem to be in their own little world when Methuselah came over for a dip because neither of them said anything on why he was here or why he was limping and covered head to toe in blood. On the other hand, Meth was lucky for that as well since he was trying to hide something from the two to begin with.

Well, Consider you two lucky I'm in a great mood or else I would had smack you upside your head for foul language. He chuckled. So anything new going on? Behemoth asked, with a small hum. Rodan? I'm sure Methuselah would love to hear why a fire demon like yourself is soaking in the water all of a sudden?

Meth's white eyes darted past the happy Sloth to see Rodan giving Behemoth an ugly look. Shut up Behemoth. He said again.

The rudeness didn't damper Behemoth's spirits though. In fact it just put a bigger smile on his face. Alright...He said, turning his attention to Meth now. What about you, Methuselah? Is there a reason you're covered in blood?

He stared at the blood floating in the water around him. You could say I had a weird night. He said, in a frustrating tone.

Oh, how so? Behemoth asked, leaning down to him for a better listen. He had that look like he knew something Meth didn't know and he didn't like that.

Nothing. I don't want to talk about it. He said.

He didn't mean to be so rude, but he was in a bad mood. He didn't like what that nasty parasite did to him. It didn't take him long to study her to see that she uses sexual flirtation as a way to win her battles. The way she would try to distract him by dirty minded talking and sneaking in bloody kisses and groping. He can still remember her grabbing him by the horns and smashing her mouth against his for a savory salty taste. First time ever in his life he was kissed by a parasite.

First time in his life, he was turned on by one as well.

(I like you)

(You and I are going to have lots of fun…)

Ok, since nobody wants to talk, I'll get the conversation started then. My Dear Scylla has some very interesting tales about the newborn Prince. Already walking and swimming and biting everything edible near him. Though she did say he is becoming a picky eater and a night kaiju. Our little Prince loves to stay up all night and all day without a care in the world. Why Scylla told me she hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks thanks to the young Prince, and boy, she said even with her and the King and Queen looking after him, it's still hard for them to keep up with him. Hahaha, can you imagine, Our King who defeated the False King with ease is having a hard time taming a little hatchling. In fact this reminded of my first son when he was born and how-

Behemoth….Rodan interrupted.

Yes? What is it? The Happy Sloth asked.

Rodan grind his beak to keep himself from yelling. You remember when you said there's a plant that can help with swelling?

Yes, why?

Rodan huffed, Can you grab some?

Oh, of course. He said, getting up. It shouldn't take me long plus I have a feeling my happy mood is just making the tension between us three worse anyway. I'll be right back. Oh and remember Rodan the longer you stay in the cold water the quicker the swelling will go down.

Just Leave! Rodan shouted before burying his face in his wings.

The other two waited till Behemoth was gone before Methuselah spoke up. So why in the world are you soaking in the water and asking for plants?

Oh you know, I pissed off the wrong kaiju and now I'm recovering from the painful aftermath. As for the plants….I'm happy for Behemoth getting back together with the Squid, but I'm not in the mood to deal with his Happy self right now.

Ok, that still doesn't explain why you're in the water or why you want Behemoth to find you plants. Besides, you look fine to me.

Rodan glared at him and stood up from the water while spreading out his wings.

Methuselah nearly stood up from the horrible scene in front of him. A very bad injury down below that was bruised and swollen. Whoa, you're not going to function the same way ever again. He said, trying so hard to hold back to the laugher.

It's not funny, Methuselah. Rodan said, sitting back down in the water.

Well I'm right though. It's going to take a lot more than cold water to fix that problem. Let me guess, did you bad-mouth the Squid in front of Behemoth again and got kicked down there?

No, I went over to Scylla's nest to see the Muto and to rub that rather embarrassing sparring match you had with her in her face. Stupid Sore Loser, she didn't like what I had to say so she punched me between the legs to shut me up. What made it worse that I was left forgotten while she and Scylla argue over some rather interesting things about you.

The mention of the Muto made all of Methuselah's wounds and erection throb, dammit, even in cold water it was still hard to bring it down. He thought about last night again. How he tricked her to surrender just so the madness would stop. She was already badly beaten, kaiju knows she lost a lot of blood yet she still wanted to continue. She was not going to rest until he gave up or die trying. He couldn't help it, her strong will not to quit and the brawl turned him on, but still...she was a parasite...he was not going to give in to temptation like that. That's what she wanted, her way of winning and there was one thing Methuselah can't stand is losing. But dammit, he was so close, so fucking close to go along with it. The way he had her position and the warmth he was feeling from her, all he had to do was give her one deep thrust to-

Let's not mention the parasite right now. Meth said, before dunking his head underwater to wash the blood off his face. When he resurfaced, he could see Rodan staring at him with a rather sly smirk on his face.

Why? Don't you want to know what they were saying about you? Rodan asked.

No, not really, I don't care what they think of me.

Well, apparently the Muto told Scylla she's in love with you because you remind her of an old Lover she had long ago. I guess it was a huge thing back then because she said she had to hide her relationship due to interspecies relationships being a big No-No to Breeders.

Rodan, I'm serious, I don't want to hear about the parasite right now. Don't make me punch down there as well. Meth said, fuming.

Oh come on, I'm just messing with you plus I want to know what happened last night because I recognize that stench of Muto's blood anywhere and the fact you're trying to hide your erection...Shit Methuselah, don't tell me that Blood-sucking Parasites turn you on?

Sure, my Spit Fire friend, I'll tell you what happened to me last night if you tell me about that so-called tryst you had with our Lovely Queen? He asked with a sly grin.

Rodan crossed his wings and looked away. Nevermind then. Can I ask two questions though?

What is it?

Did you beat the crap out of her?

She left me no choice though I think I'd made a good impression on her. It seems like the more violent he had to get with her the more she was getting fired up. Freaky Lady, she had no class whatsoever. He never thought he had to get so vicious with a female, but he couldn't stand cheap shots.

Rodan smirked. It's about time. That female needed a good slap in the face.

Oh, he did more than just back-handed her in the face. There was headbutting, pushing, spitting and even body slamming the parasite, but nothing worked. Despite being in pain and covered in blood she just kept on going. She didn't want to quit. Oh kaiju, it's been so long since he had a raw, no-holding back challenge like that...

Did you sleep with her?

Methuselah snorted, spraying out red color water from his snout. Now why in the world is that any of your business?

Well, you are taking a cold dip sooooo….

Methuselah shook his head, Rodan, I was fighting a female, which is rare for someone like me to do since I'm against it like Behemoth is and got turned on by it.

Yuck, I didn't didn't think you saw parasites in that sort of light. Rodan shuddered in disgust. But I'm not going to say shit about it given my bad history.

I happen to like females that can keep up with a male when it comes to a beat-down brawl, but that doesn't mean I was going to go through with it. I barely know her and I don't "Do" Breeders….not to mention, I think she's a little crazy. The way she talks and fights just screams Unstable. Far away it looks nice that you can't help, but admire it, but up close...looks can be deceiving.

She is and I think she just made you her next target. Rodan said, chuckling a bit. Congratulations, hopefully you can do a better job defeating her than I did.

If you're trying to scare me, it's not going to work, Rodan. It was only hard for you to take her down because of your sloppy fighting skills, but when it comes to me? I'm a very skillful fighter and it didn't take me long to figure out her weakness and use it against her.

Oh and how did you do that? How did you tame the wild beast? He asked.

(Sex and violence. I got the violence now I want the sex)

Sorry, that's just between me and myself. He said. Like he was going to tell Rodan how he tricked the Muto into thinking they were going to have sex once she surrenders.

I'm just saying. Just be careful, Scylla told us the Muto is the type of kaiju that won't give up till she gets what she wants. She...just knows how to get into your head and tear it apart...Good thing for you and Behemoth, you two seem immune to her sadistic words.

(What she wants, yeah I know what she wants, but sorry, but my dick is not negotiable.) Meth thought. I'll be alright. Besides I'm sure she learned her lesson and will leave me alone.

(Call me Barb...and you and I are going to have lots of fun…)

Though he could be wrong.

He turned his attention back to Rodan who has this serious look on his face while tapping his claws on his beak. Something else bothering you beside your swollen wound? He asked.

No not really….well...yeah...I don't know, Behemoth told me to let it go, but it was something the Muto said that day when she was trying to kill me that's been bothering me. You know before you tossed her off of me.

Ok, what did she say?

She said that the "Brute sends his Love" and it sounds like he was the one who sent her here to find me. Not to mention, when she and Scylla were arguing, she told Scylla that she made some sort of deal with him to have me killed. Scylla didn't believe her since the Muto is known to fabricate things just to cause trouble.

Well that's what happens when you fraternize with our King's Queen. You're going to get a hired kaiju to assassinate you in cold blood. Methuselah said, like it was no big deal.

Geez Meth, don't sound too sad about my impending death.

You're not going to die. He said, as a matter of fact, he did tell the Muto to leave Rodan alone after all. As you can see, she already failed once. Behemoth is not going to let that happen and beside, my best bet is that she was just messing with you. Scylla did tell Behemoth that the Muto tends to start up shit just for the fun of it. Besides Our King has a lot of things going for him right now, I don't think he would risk all of that just to get back at you.

If you're trying to cheer me up, it's not working.

You're just saying that because your balls are bruised like your ego.

Fuck you, Meth! Rodan shouted.

I highly doubt you can right now.

Rodan flinched, Ow that one hurt.

They both chuckled before taking a moment of silence to enjoy the fresh air. Methuselah went back to his thinking about the Parasite. (Might as well call her by her name, don't you think?) Alright, Barb and it still didn't make sense about her connection to that young male kaiju Tyr? Because again, he was told they found two dead bodies by the lake. One belonging to Tyr and the other belonging to the Muto he was sleeping with so how did Barb know about him and intimate details about it? Did Tyr have another Muto lover he was hiding from his Friend's daughter? No, Tyr was stupid, but he wasn't THAT stupid, was he? Perhaps Barb just heard about it from other Mutos because no doubt it was probably a big scandal to them as well.

He could ask her because even though his head was telling him he made his point that she was not welcome at his home and can't be killed by her claws, his gut, on the other hand, had a bad feeling she'll be back….

MQB: Well that's all of Part one. I hope you like it as much as I was writing it. In case there's any confusion. When Alpha Deme's followers found Tyr's dead body, they mistaken Thorn's body as the one Tyr was seeing so that's why Methuselah is having a hard time figuring out how Barb knows so much about Tyr's betrayal and death.

One question I can't seem to figure out: What exactly is Methuselah? I read on the internet he's an animal/plant/mountain kaiju, but what animal to be exact. Someone told me he might be part of a turtle due to his back being some sort of shell. I kind of see him as some sort of Bull since the website I visit said his feet were hooves and he does look like one as well. I'm going for a Bull which is why I call their young calves instead of hatchling, but if he is some sort of turtle I'll go back and change the wording.

Next on Part II: The fight for power and control is on between Methuselah and Barb with Barb trying to figure out Methuselah's weakness and Methuselah biting off more than he can chew when he lost a bet to the wicket parasite Princess.

Take care my Dear Readers. Please review.