Miss Queen B: Alright, this story went through so many drafts I almost gave up on it. It started as a romantic one-shot, but love stuff it probably my weakest genre in story writing so I decided to tweek it a bit here and there and came up with this monstrosity.

Anyway, rated T for a few sensitive topics in the story. Mentions of PTSD, toxic relationships and slight sexual stuff.

Ugh, anyway, love it or hate it. Enjoy.

Part I

Alone

~ And I don't want to world to see me

'cause I don't think they'd understand

When everything's meant to be broken

I just want you to know who I am.~

Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.

Traitor.

The new name given to him after that stunt he pulled aiding the False King. Being called that and pretty much shunned from the other Kaijus, Radon is beginning think death would have been a better punishment. He hated it. He hated the planet being overly populated by those things called humans, he hated being exiled from the others and living all alone on a small island, and although he has no right to say this, he hated the King. Sure, the King spared his life, but it came with strings attached. Every once and awhile, the brute would show up to "check" on him as he would claim, but Rodan could see through the lie.

He would swim by the island, Rodan would see the scales floating above water for a minute or so before disappearing back into the ocean. Sometimes The King would stare at him, but no words would be exchanged. He was just making sure Rodan knew his place and to be afraid, very afraid. Sure the King would check on the other Kaijus that were scattered all over the world, but Rodan was his special case. They didn't attack the Queen like he did.

Rodan let out a frustrated sigh while flying around the clear night sky to collect his thoughts. Six full moons had passed since the death of The False King and Rodan was still feeling guilty about it.

Somewhat….

He had to admit, it was fun being on the False King's side even though it was short lived. He had the freedom to spread terror and destruction all over the lands and the bloodier it was the happier the False King was. He didn't mind helping the world burn as long as he was going to live in the aftermath. Yeah, good times, just like the old days when there were more of his kind, when things were better, when he ruled the skies, when he was...happier.

The black sky was turning a light blue when he spotted his nesting place. The sun will be coming out pretty soon. His nest was a volcano sitting on a small patch of land covered in cool lava from past eruptions. There were others things on the lsland as well, a sandy shoreline and even a small bit of plants and trees. It was small, room for one for his size, but it was all his. After a night of flying, he was ready for sleep, it was better to sleep in the day since he didn't have to interact with those humans. He felt like they were watching him too. He landed on the edge of the volcano, feeling the heat and the aromas of smoke and ash. The lazy popping of lava bubbles was already making his eyes droopy. He glided into thick lava, feeling it soothing his aching muscles as he stretch out his wings and wrapped himself with them and went to sleep.

The sleep didn't last long when his head perk up and heard a familiar roar followed by elegant chirps. Great, the King was here again of all days when he wanted to sleep. He was a little surprised to hear the Queen accompanying him since The King would do his rounds by himself. He really didn't want to deal with the cold silence and ugly stares from him so Rodan decided to ditch his slumber and nest for the night. Flying is not an option tonight since he was tired and didn't want to be seen. So he jumps out of his nest, using his claws against the rocks to slow him down from making a loud landing, and settle down on the ground. Leaning against the side of his volcano, he waited for the royal couple to finish their little check up on him with a tired, annoying look on his face.

I don't know why you keep toying with him. He's been on his best behavior since the False King thing. He heard the Queen chirped.

Rodan lean over to the right and from his angle, he could see his Queen floating around the waters. This is the for time he seen her since their little fight when he was trying to keep her away from the False King. Still the same as before with her white fur and big bright eyes. Her wing pattern change a little in design and color yet still had the King's giant eyes on the wing tips. Her way of showing larger predators who she belongs to and who belongs to her. It was disgustingly cute, but whatever. He was hoping they didn't see him even though the shadows of the high volcano kept him in the dark. The King walks pass her without a word which made the moth sigh.

You've been awfully quiet all night and all day yesterday as well. She said, flying over to him in hopes to get his attention.

From the looks of it, the King was lost in his own thoughts and wouldn't tilt up his head to look at her. Rodan was a bit curious why there was an ugly looking wound on the King's head and thought that might be the reason the brute was in an odd mood.

I guess I'm just talking to myself… She said, a little hurt.

He let out a small snort and finally said something, This is our last stop, right? He asked, wearily.

Yes, and from the looks of it he's not here. I told you it was a waste of time. She said, looking around.

Rodan took a few steps back to make sure they didn't see them. Luckily, the Queen thought since he was a flyer, there was no reason to look around on the ground. She was staring up at the sky, the moon shining down on her, making her whole body pure white.

I'm leaving. The King said, taking a few steps away from her.

Both her and unknowingly to her, Rodan's head perk up from the sudden statement.

What? She questioned him.

You heard me.

She looked a bit off from what he said, Alright, so where are we going?

No, I didn't say we...I'm leaving. He said.

Rodan leaned to the right again to see a stunned look on the Queen's face. What in the world is going on he thought. Not even guilty about prying into the couple's conversation.

You're leaving, just like that? The Queen asked.

I'm in no mood to argue with you so go home. He said in a demanding tone. If Rodan didn't know better he thought the King looked a little beaten down. Exhausted or overwhelmed might be a better choice of words.

The Queen sighs, My King, I know things haven't been the same since your fight with the False King, but if you just tell me what's bothering we can fix it. Why are you pushing me away?!

This does not concern you.

Her wings brighten with red light, Does not concern me! I am your Queen and I want to help you because whatever is affecting you is affecting me as well.

I…..just need...some time away. He said, looking away from her.

She frowns, My King, I know something is wrong when you can't even look at me in the eyes. Running away is not going to solve anything.

I'm NOT running away, can't I be alone for a while?! He said, trying very hard not to lose his temper.

Is this about what happened the other day because again I-

Do NOT bring that up again! He snapped. The sudden outburst made her flinch a bit. They stayed quiet for what it seems like forever again.

….You're still recovering…. Was the only thing she can say.

I'll be fine.

The King pushed her aside to leave and Rodan thought their little spat was done till The Queen flew in front of him again with an angry pout on her face. When he tries to move around her, she blocked him again.

He let out a low growl, Get out of my way!

The need for sleep quickly faded from Rodan's stun reaction. He'd seen them fought before, but never this aggressively with him baring teeth right in her face. The Queen losing her patience was another rare moment. The King nudged her out of the way and didn't look back at her. She growls and tackles him by wrapping her small body around his head. No!

Are you serious?! The King roars, bowing his head to grab her with his claws.

You're not fine, you still need to recover! Something is wrong with you and I can't help you unless you talk to me! She screams, not in anger, but in stress.

He pulls her off his face, her claws leaving scratch marks on his cheeks, and shoves her hard. Rodan's jaw dropped watching the Queen nearly hitting the side of his volcano. She leaned against the giant rock, spooked, and just stared at him. The King was even shock from what he did as blood drips down from his cheek. Without another word, he dives into the water and disappears, leaving the Queen alone…

Part II

Lost

After what seems like an eternity to Rodan, the Queen finally moves from her spot and flies around the ocean in circles. His best guess is she was looking around for the King or hoping he was going to resurface after cooling down a bit, but nothing. She was getting paranoid by the way her antennas were twitching wildly. She let out two loud chirps that echo across the ocean and waited.

Nothing.

This is one of those rare moments to Rodan to see someone like her in a hopeless situation. After an hour of chirping and hoping for a call back, she flew over to the shoreline of his island to sit down on the sandy grounds with a defeated look on her face. A few moments later, she curled up in a little ball and fell asleep. Rodan shakes his head, she acts like this is the first time they've been separated since meeting each other. What a pity, he remembered going through something like that after his mate died eons ago. Some giant rock fell from the sky, destroying everything in site, including their nest. How he survived and his mate didn't was still a mystery.

He needed to get out of here before she finds out he's been here the entire time. A little pissed off he has to leave his home due to an uninvited guest, but he was too tired to argue with himself about it. There was another small island not to far from here anyway. He got up, stretch out his wings again and look back to make sure she was still sleeping before flying into the air as quiet as he can. Which was very hard from a Kaiju of his size. He was about to take off, but didn't feel right leaving the Queen all by herself. On the other hand, he didn't want to start up anything with her not knowing if she was still holding a grudge towards him over their fight.

He flies off before he could do anything stupid. Beside, he was pretty sure the Queen would rather be alone.

By the next day, she stayed in the same spot, looking out, hoping the idiot would come back. Rodan only knew this because he came back at night to find her again sleeping only to leave again before being seen.

Another night and another day went by unbearably slow for Rodan. The Queen was still in the same spot, not one time did she move to eat, fly or anything. Finally, after three nights since the royal split, Rodan flew by his home again and didn't see the Queen there on the shoreline. Oh happy days, he can finally return to his nest in the warm inners of his volcano. He was tired, her presence on his Island threw off his sleep cycle because of the fear of her catching him.

Settling in for the night, Rodan was so ready to drown himself in the hot, thick lava when...

Rodan, if you're done hiding I could use some company.

The fire demon went pale for a second and looked down from his nest to see the Queen staring up at him with an unreadable look. Where in the hell did she come from? He whispered to himself.

He suddenly felt the need to rub his wound on his shoulder from when she stabbed him. Although heal, it left a hole he can see through and crushed pride. He fought against the False King that was triple his size, strength and power and never suffered a permanent flesh wound, yet the little Queen did THIS to him.

Still unsure, but again, knowing he was on thin ice with the Queen, he flies out of his nest and landed as far away as he can from her. She smiles at him even though up close, he can tell she was a complete mess. Her eyes barley glow, her fur was matted and from the looks of it, hasn't slept well in days.

They stared at each other for a bit as if waiting for the tension to melt or to make sure no surprise attack from either of them before saying anything.

It's been awhile. She said, breaking the silence.

He hasn't seen her since their fight and the False King killing her. By the time she came back, he was already shunned from the rest of the group. The others thought if they were seen hanging out with him they might be a target by the King as well. They all know the King is waiting for him to screw up again so he can have a reason to end his life. Maybe forgiveness from the Queen could get him back on everyone's good side.

Rodan lightly scratched his cheek and let out a small sigh, My Queen….I'm sorry….for everything. I never had a chance to tell you due to your….untimely death….,but I hope you can forgive me.

When she didn't say anything, he forced himself to look at her again. She gives him a sad almost pitiful smile, It's alright, I have no hard feelings towards you. She said, tracing lines in the sand with her claw.

He was expecting a smack on the face, or another stab from her stinger, but not this.

Really, just like that? He asks, wondering if this was some sort of trick.

Just like what? She questioned

No yelling, no threats or telling me you better sleep with one eye open stuff…..No stinger? He had to ask. Not that I'm complaining.

I'm not the type who holds grudges. Everyone slips up once and awhile. They offered you something and you gave into temptation. It happens. She said, wearily.

You make me sound weak

Just in that moment, other than that no. Plus, that permanent flesh wound on your shoulder makes us even.

She let out a small almost wicket giggle. Something she probably picked up from the King's traits. It made him nervous. A slight breeze rolled in and the Queen lifts up her head with closed eyes and let it hit her face. Her large wings flutter a bit, lifting dust in the air. Rodan felt like he was being watched by the eye shape imprints on her wings. Her wings were taller than him so even though the King wasn't here, his eyes were still looking down at him.

He snapped out of his thoughts when the Queen let out a small sigh. I take it you heard and saw everything the other night.

Rodan flinched a bit, What makes you think that?

I saw you jump out of your nest before the King did. I didn't say anything because I knew it would make things worse if he knew you spying on us.

Oh….In that case, I should thank you then my Queen. He said while twiddling his claws.

She laughs, Rodan, we're friends, you don't have to call me that all the time.

It's just...out of respect. He said, a little slowly. A little put off by the word friends. Damn, she's too nice for her own good.

If you say so, but you don't have to kiss up to me. Again I already forgave you.

They stay quiet for a few minutes, both trying to relax to the sounds of the waves hitting the shoreline and the cold wind. He noticed her antennas twitching and spiking up only to droop down again.

He actually block my connection to him….

Well that was out of the blue Rodan thought, but went along with it. Connection?

Yes, like a sixth sense, my gift to him during our courtship, I feel everything he's feeling and vise versa. That's how we can find each other even after being apart for years…..two full moons ago, something changed, it was getting weaker and weaker and now it's nothing, but a low buzzing sound. I don't know where he went. She said with sadness in her voice then pouted a bit, He told me he can block me whenever he wants, but I never thought he would do it...

A wave hits both kaijus, making Rodan's wings sizzled,but gets no reaction from the Queen. She was so lost in thought to notice. The word courtship crossed his mind and held back his snicker from thinking someone as brutal, fearful and stiff like the King would do a courtship. Let alone with someone of a different species and a complete opposite of him. All the kaijus stayed quiet about the King's relationship with the moth out of fear of him biting their heads off. It was odd from Rodan's perspective, but they balance each other out he guess.

….it's the same dream over and over again, but he won't tell me about it. Whatever he's seeing in his dream is keeping him up all night. He won't sleep, all the emotions in his head are spiking so high I can't even sleep…

Stupid him, he was so lost in his own thoughts he didn't realize the Queen was still talking to him. To be honest, he wouldn't know what to say or how to soothe things over. Funny irony since she is the one that others seek out for advice.

…...He's been so restless, snapping at everything and still upset at the humans blowing up his temple because now it's going to take longer for him to recover after the battle with the False King. He won't admit it, but I know fighting that three headed demon did more damage to him than he claimed…..

Oh, he knows the kind of damage his old King can do. He's been plagued with nightmares for a while now as well. He can't sleep without seeing three pairs of eyes staring at him. He knew the False King was watching him during their battle with the royal couple in the city. His only task: Keep the Queen away from her mate. Kill her if you have too. He failed, of course, and knew that failure was a death sentence in the False King's eyes. Lucky for him, they were vaporized not too long after that.

….He started to distance himself from me, won't even talk to me for days at a time. I feel like he's trying to drive me crazy. I tried so hard to get him to talk to me, but nothing. Then after a little incident between us a while back THIS happens…..

You and I both know him leaving is his way of fixing himself. Rodan said, noticing her frown deepens from what he said.

I know, but….without me?

That's what being alone means. He said, shifting around in the dirt to get more comfortable. He folded his wings in and let out a rumble yawn.

Nobody wants to be alone.

Rodan had to agree with that statement. This is the longest chit chat he had in a long time. The Queen folds her legs and arms underneath her body and rest her head on the cool sands. Once and awhile, the water would hit her face, but she didn't mind or budge. Her wings spilled all around her like a colorful flood of water. Rodan had to admit it was a nice site to see up close.

So how long will he be gone? He had to ask.

Not sure, and he made sure I can't find him either…..I don't know what to do now.

They both stare out at the endless ocean and the night sky. Rodan kept his guard up, fearing any minute now glowing blue spikes will resurface, and he would have to make a run from it. Yet, nothing happened. When he didn't hear another word from the Queen, he looks down to see her fast asleep. He thought about flying up back to his nest where it was warmer plus he didn't feel right being next to her while she was sleeping, but…

He watched her curl up into a little ball, covering her head with the tips of her wings. Damn, even when she sleeps, it was cute and elegant. Those fucking eye imprints were staring at him again as if they were wondering what the hell was he doing so close to her. It made him very uncomfortable, but nevertheless, he stayed in his spot.

Good night, my Queen…

Part III

Dreams

The False King may be dead, but they were still talking to Rodan in his dreams. He opened his eyes to find himself in a dark place and he was cold. The lava and fire in his wings were burnt out and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't fly. Three different types of giggles echo in the air that sent shivers down his spine.

You think you could get away that easily..

You think switching back to their side all is forgotten?

Rodan holds his breath and tried not to shudder when he felt three necks slithering around him close enough that their golden scales were scraping against his hardened skin. He felt the middle head, the ring leader, right above him.

Did you already forget who your King is?

You're dead. Rodan said, more to himself than them. You're dead and this is just a dream.

If we are dead then why are we smelling fear on you. The Right said.

You're not real…. Rodan whispered

The Left one grins so hard all his teeth is showing, Why is the Queen with you?

Rodan's eyes widened. They can see her now?

Nice and lovely as ever. Even better now with her being so vulnerable at the moment. If I were you Slave, I would snap her neck then find her egg and smash it to bits. The Middle said, licking his lips.

I don't have to listen to you! Rodan snapped, You're dead and not coming back.

Aw, you didn't seem to mind trying to kill her before...if we remembered correctly, you were actually enjoying it. The Left on said, nudging him a bit.

She forgave me! I just want to be on good terms with them again.

With that foolish King and his bug! The Middle one snapped, You're so spineless.

A weak fool like her, too pure and naive for her own good, would forgive a traitor like you. The Right said, wiggling his head a bit.

Enough talk, now make your King happy and kill her right now. The second you wake up…

Rodan grips his head with his claws and cringe. Shut up, shut up, Shut up!

000000

He snaps his head back, nearly losing his balance, and let out a shaky breath. He was back on the shoreline, his large talons buried deep in the mud and his head pounding right behind his eyes. The sound of the waves from the waters were calming him down again. He heard a couple of distress chirps coming from the Queen, who was still sleeping a wingspan away from him. Her antennas were twitching as well as her wings while glowing off and on. She was rubbing her cheeks in the sands, getting a few clumps of mud in her fur and her eyes suddenly tighten.

Get away from him…. She muttered in her sleep while curling up in an even tighter ball.

He groans a bit. He felt like there were bubbles popping in his head from waking up so quickly and watching her go through a nightmare made him uneasy. He didn't know what to do in this situation. He could wake her up, but she might attack him with her stinger again if he goes near her. He nearly back off a bit when her wings shot up in the air as if she saw something that spooked her before flopping back on the ground again.

Already regretting what he was about to do, he slowly crawled over to her, making sure not to step on her wings, till he was right next to her and pause for a second. The way she was flinching and jerking around he thought she would wake up any moment now, but didn't. He lowers his wing hand down, making sure not to burn her with his wings, and ran his claws gently down her back. Something he used to do to his mate to help her relax during stressful times. The Queen tense up, bending her back upward to deepen the tender touch before settling down on the ground again. The glowing, twitching and jerking around stopped immediately and she let out a soothing chirp. He never realize how soft her fur was when he ran his claws down her back for a second time. This time she uncurled herself from her ball form and shifted to her side to let her arms and legs stretch out in the sands.

She let out a small hum. My King….

His claws stopped in midair above her back and retracted them before retreated back to his spot away from her. A bit peeved at her thinking it was the King doing the tender caressing and not him. He didn't know what came over him, but either way, it did the job. She was sleeping peacefully now, even with a little smile on her face. Rodan, on the other hand, was wide awake and realize it's going to be a long night….