Miss Queen B: How's it going, my wonderful Readers, thanks for all the wonderful reviews and the birthday shout outs. They really make me happy and keeps me going with my stories. Notes:
Note one: Sorry for long wait, work is busy due us being short handed and sickness not to mention I was suffering from the worse case of writer's block ever. I'm not sure if I should call it that since this chapter went through so many drafts I was getting so frustrated with myself. I would write up something only to delete four or five pages of work to retype it again...only to delete once again. Ugh.
Note Two: One main reason for the writer's block is me coming up with a bunch of new characters for this chapter since Mosura is going to meet a bunch in Gojira's pack. I had to make sure all the new characters didn't take away the attention of the main plot of this chapter where Mosura went over there to meet Nyx face to face. I love how readers are predicting what Nyx is going to be like and it wasn't that hard to give her a very cocky attitude. She grew up spoiled, nobody says no to her and when rejected she will be vicious.
Note Three: So about this chapter: Mosura runs off to find Gojira's pack and meet a few members who have some stories about him and his parents. She later come across the Alpha and witness how much Gojira is willing to go to protect her.
Part IX
Her Competition
~You can't destroy this love I found
Your silly games I won't allow
The boy is mine without a doubt
You might as well throw in the towel
What makes you think that he wants you
When I'm the one that brought him to
The special place that's in my heart
He was my love right from the start~
~The Boy is Mine by Monica and Brandy
(Flashback)
While her King was fast asleep, Mosura was wide awake and thinking. A dangerous pastime according to her best friend and her Love and they said they don't have anything in common, she thought with a huff. It was late at night,but the moon was out and full which gave her enough light to look at herself in the water. Sitting down by the shoreline and close enough for the waves to hit her feet and claws, Mosura spread her wings out wide and high to examine them in her reflection. Lots of colors and patterns and always sparkling with shimmer dust floating around. Her eyes were big and blue and her fur was white and brown and fluffy. Many have told her she was a beautiful site to see yet for some reason she felt a little insecure with herself.
She thought about the female lizard kaiju she ran into earlier today and wondered if that was the definition of beauty in the male's eyes. She was tall, not as tall as Gojira was or as bulky, but still not as slim or as feminine like other females she'd seen. She was made to fight just like the males she guess. Her scales were a lighter color gray with a shorter tail and much smaller spikes on her back. One thing that caught her attention the most was the eyes. They were the same color gold like her Love's. It makes her wonder if that's what this Nyx female look like as well.
She never thought she would be in this kind of situation where another female has eyes for her soon-to-be mate. She was being courted by Gojira and his appearance alone would make other suitors back away, but what about her? She's not the violent type or intimidated like Gojira so it would be hard to keep the females away especially if they look like Jayanta and an Alpha no less.
Your antennas are twitching, is something on your mind?
She turned around to see Scylla approaching her without any hatchlings hanging on her shell. I thought you were asleep? Mosura whispered.
Just pretending to be so the little ones could nap. Works every time. She laughed and laid down next to her. I would love to sleep, but this is the first time since you've been here that we had some alone time so what's going on?
Just thinking about Gojira and seeing one of his old pack members.
That again? Why is this a big deal to you? You said it yourself Gojira doesn't want to talk about it or go anywhere near them so why are you losing sleep over it?
Because that's his pack and I know they did him wrong, but if they want him back maybe that can be the first step towards forgiveness.
Forgiveness, huh? Is that the real reason you want him to go over there? Scylla asked with a suspicious look.
Mosura stayed quiet and stared at her reflection again in the water. She fluttered her wings again, something Gojira loves to see her do. He loves it when she puts on a show for him because he would say it was for his eyes only. He told her she was the only one he ever felt deep feelings for, yet….
Mosura sighed, Scylla, do you think I'm pretty?
Her friend stared at her and shook her head, Mosura ,don't tell me you're still thinking about what that female said to Gojira?
She looked away while blushing in shame and embarrassment and heard Scylla sigh.
You don't even know this lizard, so what if she's looking for him, it's not like he's so eager to track her down. Who cares?
Scylla, I didn't want to say this in front of the other females or the little ones, but I left out a few disturbing details. She whispered.
Which is?
Well….and it's my fault for pushing him to confess,...but he told me he had….a "night".….with this Nyx female… Mosura said, through gritted teeth.
Stuff like that was something she always had a hard time talking about. There's really no polite way to say things that involves sex, mating and reproducing. It's not like she didn't know anything about it, but since there were no other male moths (She spent years flying around the world to find others like her and came up empty) and she could live forever there was no reason to try or reproduce. To her something like mating only happens when two kaijus are in love and ready as silly and hatchling-like as it sounds.
Scylla stayed silent for a bit and wiggled her tentacles. Oh, well, that's a whole different story. An old flame?
She shook her head, He said it was just a Fling ... Apparently he had a few of those when he was younger.
So you think he might still have something still lingering for her.
I don't know, he said it didn't mean anything and he sounded like he was ashamed of himself for doing it. I always told him I would never judge him for the things he did in the past, but for some reason this is bothering me more than it should.
Scylla chuckled, It's just your kind, pure nature, Mosura. To you sex is suppose to be special while to others it's not.
Well, I can somewhat understand your situation since you only use males to breed.
You always make it sound so awful than it should be.
Because wouldn't you want your time especially the first time mating with a male to be special? You know only have one mate for life? Mosura asked.
Hmmm, no, not really. Scylla shrugs, I don't think I ever felt any feelings for a male.
She huffs and feels like her friend was the wrong kaiju to ask for advice about this sensitive topic. Well, I think it should be.
This is why I love you so much, my friend, you are so pure, so innocent it's hard to believe something like that could exist anymore.
I don't know if I should take that as an insult or a compliment. Mosura asked.
I'm just saying you are probably the only one I know who can look at temptation in the eye and not go for it because you are just that loyal and full of heart. Many don't have that kind of skill and will power from what I've seen.
Mosura frowns, You're not helping my situation.
Sorry, but let's just drop the whole thing, Mosura. You two are still new to this whole relationship and I would not use this situation as a test to see if he's loyal or not.
I'm not testing out his loyalty….I just need to make sure there's nothing there.
This can end very badly if you're not careful. He might see her as a pile of dirt, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't try anything.
If he rejects her that should tell her he is not interested in her.
Yes, but you said she's an alpha and alphas tend to get very aggressive if they don't get what they want. Plus with her being a female that just fanning the flames right there. Scylla said.
Mosura lowered her head, I need to know Scylla. I don't like the fact there is someone out there looking for him to be a potential mate. It's nerve wracking to think of the what ifs. What if they do see each other and she has better things to offer.
Don't be so stupid Mosura, he may be intolerable and that's the nicest way I'm going to describe him, but he told me, yelled at me, that there is no one for him, but you. There is no better option out there for him.
Mosura smiled, Wow, and here I thought you didn't like him and that I was too good for him.
You are, but he makes you happy and I don't want to see you upset again. Now, please, drop this because I don't want nothing bad to happen to you.
I...will….
NO, promise me, Mosura. I know how you are and how your curiosity works. This could be dangerous and could really break some trust between you and Gojira so promise me, you will drop this. You won't think about it ever again. You won't mention anything about it again. Ever. Period.
Scylla, you're scaring me. Mosura said with a slight chuckle.
I mean it. My pack had crossed paths with lizards kaijus before and they are not friendly.
Alright, my friend, I promise. She said, while slightly crossing her wings, but luckily, Scylla didn't see it.
Thank you. Now, how about we get some rest before the hatchling start waking up.
Ok, I'm going to head back to Gojira, but I'll be here bright and early to grab our morning food. She said, flying up into the air.
Scylla looked at her with the same suspicious look. Alright, I'll see you in the morning. Have a good night.
Good night as well. Mosura said, bowing then flew off to where Gojira fell asleep.
The sun was barely coming up and Mosura still couldn't sleep. Lying next to her sleeping Love with one of her giant wings draping over his back, she was tapping her claw softly on the ground while thinking. A few miles north from here there's a pack of lizard kaijus that Gojira used to belong to with an Alpha female looking for him. She was told by both of them to drop it and let it go. So what this female had history with Gojira, it meant nothing to him, right?...Yet on the other hand, there must be some kind of attraction for him to go that far with the female and what if he saw that again if she did find him. The other female Jayanta must've told the Alpha by now where he is and she could be on her way as she speaks. Mosura's eyes squint a bit from the thought and she will not lose him to another female so she has every right to go over there and tell her she needs to stay away.
With that in mind, she waited for the sun to come up ever so slightly, gave her Love a small kiss on his cheek, and flew up into the air and headed north. It was late morning when she finally found a few of his pack members scattered around next to a giant lake and river and going on their merry day. They didn't even notice her as some were sleeping, talking to one another or watching hatchlings of all ages playing around. She couldn't help, but smile and be intrigued. She never thought she would see so many "Gojira-like" kaijus in one place. They all look like each other except for their plates on their back. Each one had their own unique pattern. The hatchlings were cute. They were taking turns sparring with one another to see who was the strongest so it wasn't just Gojira who always needed to compete, that was just how his species works.
She flew down even lower for a better look and that's when a few of them caught her spying on them. One of her bad flaws about herself, her wings make it very hard for her to hide or sneak around. Some of them started to growl while thrashing their tails around while the little ones ran towards them for safety. She cleared her throat and decided to act friendly. Um, hi….I'm-
Lunch if you don't leave our territory. One of the females said as she and three other ones took a few steps forward. The ones who were sleeping were waking up to see what was going on.
Mosura flew back a little and started to realize this was a bad idea. Now, now, let's be civil here, I just want to talk to your Al-
One of them lunged for her only to be blocked by another lizard kaiju. The female growled and took a few steps back, What the hell, Jayanta!
Knock it off, Aditi. That's Gojira's little traveling pet. Jayanta whispered to the female. Then yank the one called Aditi closer to her. If she is here no doubt, Gojira is coming and we need to make sure everything runs smoothly.
The little pet is nothing, but a meal.
Fine then you'll be the one who has to deal with Nyx's wrath if something goes wrong. Jayanta whispered harshly.
Aditi snorted, the same kind of snort Mosura would see her Love do when he's pissed off and started to giggle. She quickly shut up when all of them gave her a deadly glare which was also the same glare her Love would pose as well. Wow, the way her Love acts wasn't just him personally, his whole species were just stone cold.
She snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a large snout sniffing her. She turned to her left to see one of the females looking at her with a curious glare. Funny, I never seen anything like this before, what do you think, Elli?
She was yanked by her wing and hit a hard chest. The female holding her wing sniffs her as well and cringed. She smells funny and the bright colors are hurting my eyes. Seriously, what's with the fur? Yuck! Take it back, Iole? Elli said, pushing Mosura away.
Mosura lost her flight and fell to the ground only to be grabbed by a tail wrapping itself around her waist and lifted up to see a pair of golden eyes looking at her. The tail gave her a tight squeeze making a loud squeak to escape her mouth.
Dalia, not so hard, she's very tiny. Jayanta said.
Tiny indeed. Dalia said. Out of the five around Mosura, the one named Dalia seems like she was old enough to be their mother.
And an eye sore as well, she must get a lot of predators. Elli said, right in Mosura's face.
I doubt it, there's not much meat on those bones. Iole said, but I bet the wings are a sweet treat. I wonder if she is a twin like you and me, Elli.
Elli was pushed out of the way by Aditi and Mosura started to shake when she saw her reflection in the female's teeth. Sweet treat, I would love something sweet in the morning.
Ladies, enough, the last thing we want is to scare her away. Jayanta said while gesturing to Dalia to let her go.
Rolling her eyes, she dropped Mosura to the ground which she quickly ran over to Jayanta since she seems to be the one in charge at the moment. Jayanta looked down at her and tilted her head, So where's Gojira? Surely, he followed you here?
Mosura looked up at her for a second then over at the four other females who were waiting for her to speak. Um, no, I came alone. He didn't want to.
All of them looked disappointed and nervous. Nyx is not going to like this. Elli whispered to Iole.
Dammit...and seriously, why would he not show up this is his pack after all... Stupid males...they are only useful for two things: Making Eggs and sleep. Aditi said, shaking her head.
And you're wondering why none of us want you as a mate! They heard a male lizard kaiju shouted from afar.
The other females started to laugh as Aditi looked away and huffed. Dalia sighed in relief, This should be a good thing. We must remember why he was kicked out in the first place. We are not allowed to talk about him anymore.
That was under Alpha Apollo's ruling and he has his reasons. But now Nyx is in charge and she wants him back for...you know…"personal" things. Jayanta said then chuckled.
Mosura could see the others smiling just as devilish as Jayanta and she knew what she was meaning by that. That right there made her cheeks flushed with anger since they all seem like they knew about her Love and this Nyx's history.
She's asking for trouble. I told her tracking him down is going to be a big mistake. If the rumors are true about him fighting the Fallen Star over and over again then he has gotten stronger and more powerful. The same reason Alpha Apollo wanted to get rid of Dagon in the first place. Dalia said, grimly.
Hush, we're not allowed to say that name either. Iole said.
Dalia pushed Iole away gently, I'm just saying, all of you were younglings and hatchlings back then. You had no clue to violent tension between Alpha Apollo and Dagon especially when-
Um...excuse me. Mosura said causing all the females to look down at her and for the first time, she felt so small next to all of them. They were all the same in a way with their tall built bodies, glossy scales, spikes and eyes. I'm sorry, but who is Dagon?
They all stayed quiet while their eyes shifted around at each other. She felt Jayanta lying down next to her and snorted in the back of her head. You follow Gojira around and you don't know who Dagon was?
I don't follow Gojira, we travel together. We are-
I'm still trying to figure out why he is letting you follow him. Gojira didn't like anyone going near him. He was always by himself. Always sulking like a big hatchling away from the pack. Never talking to anyone. You remember Jayanta, you're the one always looking out for him. Elli said, shrugging.
I didn't have a choice, my mother made me. I tried to be nice, but he didn't want to open up to anyone. He was so serious all the time. So boring.
Mosura blushed and remembered that special night when they were floating around the ocean and enjoying their skin on skin touching and connecting to one another. The first time kissing. When he trusted her enough to open up to her and let her see his memories.
What are you blushing about? Aditi asked.
Yeah, your wings are turning different colors as well. Iole said, while grabbing Mosura's wing with her claws.
I'm sorry, but please don't grab my wing. Mosura said, pulling it away.
Iole laid back down and clearly offended. Don't act like you're better than us, little pet.
She glows just like Gojira. Dalia said, looking a little concerned.
I'm sure it's nothing new to you. I mean, do your eyes and plates glow too? Mosura asked, trying to hide her blush. She didn't want them to see her this way knowing they would probably ask questions.
They all stayed quiet once again before staring at Dalia to say something. Mosura looked over at her who started to tap her claws on the ground. Um...no...in fact only two lizard kaijus could do that…..Gojira and Dagon.
Gojira's memory flashed into her mind where she can see through his eyes as a young hatchling watching his Sire show him that awesome trick he can do. The tall, heavy built Alpha position himself while letting his plates light up one by one before releasing a powerful burst of blue light out of his mouth. His Sire telling him he will be able to do that as well one day. She shook her head. So your old Alpha...Dagon….was different...is that why nobody helped him when he fought the Prime Muto and why Gojira was exiled.
She looked up to see all the females staring at her with different facial expressions and realized they pretty much circle around her without any room to spread out her wings and fly away if needed.
Well, it seems like Gojira told you about us, Huh? Aditi asked, with a loud snort.
That's a first, he never speaks to anyone let alone have friendly conversations. Iole added.
He was old enough to know what happened. That's something even a young hatchling like him couldn't forget. Jayanta said, Shit, how can anyone forget that day?
Mosura nearly jumped when Aditi got right in her face. I'm sure he told you what horrible kaijus we are, but you weren't there, you have know idea what Dagon did to earn such a punishment like that. Alpha Apollo nearly lost his mind.
Mosura swallowed, What happened?
They all stared at Dalia who rolled her eyes. Do you really want the little pet to know?
Mosura sighed, Please stop calling me a Pet, I'm actually-
Why not, it's a funny tale, I think. Iole said, with a smile. Me and my sister were only younglings when it happened, but we saw and remembered everything.
Dalia cleared her thought. Well, first of all, Dagon wasn't even part of our pack. He just showed out of the blue looking for a pack to call home. Nobody knows where he came from. He never talked about it to anyone and the only one who does know is dead as well. Our old Alpha Apollo didn't like him from the start, but at the time his mother, who still the Alpha, found pity on him and took him in and some would say even see him as her second son-
Well if you had a sibling like Dagon, I would be moody just as well. Elli added.
At first , Apollo went along with it though there was a lot of resentment which festered more when he realized Dagon was stronger, faster and had some very unique abilities as well. It was the strangest thing to see when his spikes started to glow as well as his eyes….
Mosura remembered the first time Gojira showed her his plates lighting up for the first time. How it took a lot of concentration to just do that little light show. He was actually a little tired afterwards and she didn't think it was odd. It was quite breathtaking.
….So of course when the title for Alpha came up, it was no big shock when Dagon took the role. They were evenly matched till Dagon unleashed this weird, glowing beam from his mouth. It hit Apollo right in the face, nearly blinding him, but left did leave a very nasty scar. I didn't think Apollo could get any worse after that, I really thought he would be able let things go and be OK as the second-in-command till-
Iole chuckled, My mother told me about it. That was a very nasty love triangle.
Jayanta sighed, Indeed, my poor mother was best friends with Shri so she knew what was going on.
Mosura stayed quiet for a moment. So Shri was Gojira's mother. It was nice to have a name for the lizard kaiju she saw in her Love's memories. She was just like the other females here with the same color scales and beautiful golden eyes. She could tell where Gojira got his smile from when he did smile of course.
Oh Shri...I mean Apollo had so many females going after him since Dagon had no interest in a mate. Some could say he was incapable of loving anyone. Shri thought he just needed someone to understand him and offer him friendship….
(I know the feeling) Mosura thought, remembering all those years of trying to get close to Gojira only to be pushed away.
She should've known better since Apollo was already courting her and everyone thought she loved him back…
That look on Apollo's face when he spotted Shri's neck...My Sire never saw such rage in him. Elli snickered. He roared so loud no doubt the whole world heard it.
What was wrong with her neck? She asked in a quiet voice.
Aditi snorted, Are all Gojira's pets stupid or something?
Mosura blushed, No, I just didn't understand the whole neck thing. That's all.
Jayanta laughed, She was marked...that's the males way of claiming ownership over the females. See. She turned her head to the right to reveal a bite mark scar that was just above the gills and slightly faded over the years. Mosura turned her attention to the other females who revealed their markings as well except for Aditi who just rolled her eyes and pout. That right there is a done deal, no other male can touch. Our kind takes a lot of pride in this and the males are very territorial when it comes to their females.
Yeah, so Apollo had to settle for a female that wasn't anywhere near Shri's standards and let that awful grudge fester within him. Can you imagine seeing the one you love being with another male...a much more powerful ruler male to be exact. I really think that's when he started to lose his mind. Daila said tapping her chin with her long nail
No, my Sire told me it was when Shri gave Dagon a son something he always wanted, but got Nyx instead. Of course, he quickly changed his mind about her when she inherited his power-hungry personality. Elli said, rolling her eyes.
Don't remind us, it just got worse and worse as she got older. Nobody says no to Nyx unless you want to end up dead. Aditi said, shaking her head.
Like father, like Daughter. Apollo couldn't take Dagon anymore and I really think it was just sheer luck and a perfect opportunity for him when the Muto Prime invaded our pack that one fateful day. He didn't regret telling the rest of the pack to stay back so Dagon could fight the Muto Prime alone. That was his way to get rid of him without getting his claws dirty. He said if anyone helped him, he would kill them without any hesitation. Saying it was Dagon's fault the Muto Prime was here because powers like the one he had will only attract danger to the pack. The only thing he truly regret was Shri going after her mate and dying as well. He would've killed Gojira that same day if it wasn't for the fact he was part of her. Dalia finished.
Hey, I know it was bad and all, but we all have to admit things got a lot better when Apollo took over. He was less tense knowing Dagon was gone. Iole said and the rest of them nodded, which Mosura cringe in disgust.
Well, Apollo did say things will be better once both Abominations were dead and gone. There was no way he was going to let Gojira stick around after witnessing him using that same blue beam like Dagon. So out he went as well. Again, like he said, it was for the best. Elli said, shrugging.
True, I know my mother felt bad and so did I since she promised Shri she would look after Gojira, but it's not like Gojira wanted to stay anyway. The day Apollo told him to leave, he didn't even fight it, he was gone the very next morning. So again, like the Alpha said it was for the best.
Mosura's face grew red from their ignorance and cold-hearted tone. Now she can see why Gojira didn't want to give them a second chance. They really thought getting rid of him would make everything better because he was different, because their so called Alpha was afraid of him and hated him because Dagon won Shri's heart. And they were talking about him like he was nothing and now they want him back. Well, the female Nyx wanted him back and the others are just going along with it because they had to. She listened to them still chatting away and laughing and she huffed and got their attention thanks to her wings glowing bright red in anger. And you all believed him? Not once did you think he was just brainwashing you so he can get rid of him. Leaving a little hatchling without a Sire or mother because all of you were too afraid to stand up to some wicked Alpha….that just...just horrible. How could you live with yourselves for letting that happen? And when he showed the same unique powers like his Sire the only logical conclusion you kaijus can come up with was to kick him out with nothing. Do you have any idea what he's been through…..then whispered to herself….and why it was so hard for him to open up to me…
She was suddenly grabbed by her antennas and dragged across the ground till she was face to face with Aditi, who growled, You better watch that mouth of yours, tiny thing. You should be glad we were nice enough to talk to something beneath us. Where's the respect?
What a silly, stupid thing. Elli chuckled.
Hey, come on, Aditi, let her go. Jayanta said, in a demanding kind of tone which Aditi did and shoved Mosura back over to her. She can't help, but feel that way after all that is her "Love" we're talking about..Jayanta laughed.
The other females tilted their heads from Jayanta's statement and looked down at Mosura who was blushing so hard it was hurting her cheeks. Her Love? Elli asked with a sinister grin.
Mosura started to take a few steps back when their staring went on and on, and decided maybe it was time to go and forget about seeing this Nyx female, but was pushed back into the circle by Jayanta's tail. Now, now, you tiny thing, don't be embarrassed. She said, and looked over at the other females. I overheard her calling Gojira that and odd thing is he actually responded.
He responded? Iole asked, then looked over at Dalia.
Now why would a traveling pet call a much bigger kaiju that? Aditi asked, picking at her teeth with her claws.
Beats me, I thought it was cute, they were even bickering like they were mates. It was hilarious. Jayanta chuckled.
Dalia raised a bow, I see and you said Gojira attacked you when you were going after the pet, right?
Yes, why? Jayanta asked.
It sounds like she see something more in Nyx's soon-to-be-mate. Dalia said, unamused while looking at Mosura with a firm look. If I didn't know better I think his little colorful pet has a crush on him. .
She didn't have time to stop herself when her wings started to flutter from Dalia's statement causing her face to turn red once again. Her antennas perked up and she started to take a few steps back again when the five females lifted themselves up and towered her with wicket smiles spread across their faces. This was bad because Gojira always told her not to mention their relationship around strangers for her safety and at first she thought it was nonsense till now with them casting their shadows on her she felt like she was in big trouble.
Iole laughed, Aww, look Dalia, you made the little thing mad. I don't think she likes the fact Nyx is going to take Gojira away.
Stop staying that. He doesn't even love her! Mosura shouted with puffy cheeks. So she needs to stay away...
The five females looked at each other and Aditi grinned. Wait, wait, wait, I get it now….you're here to find Alpha Nyx...right? ...because you couldn't help knowing what the other female looks like…..this isn't some little crush you have on him...you actually love that grumpy ass son of a bitch?
Language, Aditi. Dalia shouted while smacking Aditi with her tail.
No, no, she wouldn't be that dumb to confront Nyx. And what does it matter, it's not like Gojira would feel the same way. Jayanta said, nervously.
Another flaw she will never admit out loud was her inability to hide her emotions. She blushed once again and looked away. Should she tell them he only had deep feelings for her and that he was courting her. Though she was going to talk to him about that neck marking thing if she gets a chance to escape that is. A few of them gasp as if they can read her thoughts.
Well, bite me, I didn't think Gojira could feel anything for a female, but this...this is- Elli couldn't even find the words.
She is so dead. Aditi laughed.
Jayanta, you need to get rid of this thing. Like you said if things don't run smoothly, Alpha Nyx is going to take it out on us or the entire pack. Dalia hissed
We can't get rid of her, we need her to make sure Gojira comes over here. I'm sure our Alpha will make Gojira see she is a better choice than the bug. Jayanta said, harshly.
Well, he better. She never takes no for an answer. Elli whispered back.
Oh Kaiju, Alpha Nyx is not going to like this. Iole said, biting down on her claws to calm her nerves.
Not going to like what?!
All five of them froze, the same way her Love did when the name Nyx was mentioned, and slowly turned around and quickly bowed down to whoever the voice belonged to. She couldn't see who they were talking to, but had a feeling it was the Nyx female no less.
My Alpha, it's good to see you, I hope the hunting went well for you and the rest of the group. Jayanta said while bowing again.
What the hell is going on? I leave you in charge to watch over the others and the hatchlings and you and these imbeciles are gossiping!?
We were, my Alpha, but we have someone who is looking for you. Jayanta said, as she and the others stepped aside and Mosura took a deep breath when their Alpha appeared right in front of her.
Just like the other females, the Alpha stood tall and proud. Her scales were a light shade of gray than the males with visible scars across her chest, arms and legs. A telltale sign she's been in countless battles to keep her title and no doubt killed so many as well. Her claws were long and sharp and coated with dried blood. Her eyes have the same color gold, in fact they were a brighter kind of shade though there were no softness in them like she would find in her Love sometimes. She snorted and bared her teeth. They were sharp as well with leftover blood glistening thanks to the sun shining down on her. Her giant tail started to thrash around which Mosura knew from being around Gojira means she did not want her here. Mosura always believes there is beauty in every life out there. While some would say she was beautiful due to her kind nature and gorgeous colors, no doubt, some would see the beauty in this Alpha for her strength and brutality. So this is Nyx, the one that even made her Love froze in fear even for a tiny second.
Jayanta, who is this pest and why is IT here? She asked.
Um, this is the pet I told you about….the one who was with Gojira, my Alpha.
So what exactly is so intriguing about her that made you five stop doing your duties and leaving the young ones unsupervised. I hope you know half of them are missing including yours, Jayanta. Nyx said angrily.
Jayanta panicked, Oh my, don't worry, my Alpha, we will find them all right away.
She took off and for the life of her, Mosura wished she didn't since she seemed like the only one out of their group that was defending her. Nyx turned to the others, Well, don't just stand there, go help her before the parents that went hunting with me find out you all lost their hatchlings! She ordered.
They all nodded and started to walk away. Oh easy on her, my Alpha, she's not the brightness thing. Dalia said.
This won't end well. Iole said to Elli who nodded in agreement.
Aditi slightly pushed Nyx in a playful way and grinned. Watch out, Nyx, you have competition. The little thing loves the same prize you do. She said and laughed. She laughed even harder when Nyx swatted her in the back with her tail to make her leave quickly.
Now she was alone with the Alpha who was just staring at her without saying a word or blinking if that matters. She tilted a bit to the right to see the rest of the pack welcoming back the ones that went hunting while others were devouring their food, nuzzling their mates and hatchlings or yelling at Elli and Iole for the hatchlings that were missing. Once in a while, some were looking over to where she was standing and wondering what their Alpha was going to do. They were smart enough to keep their distance and that made her a little frightened knowing if things go sour, they will not help her in any way. The only thing she could wish for is distracting the Alpha long enough to fly away if needed.
She snapped out of her thoughts when she felt her wing being tugged a bit and looked up to see Nyx touching the tip of it with two of her nails. She did a few tiny swirls before slightly tearing the silky material without any remorse. Although it made Mosura cringe from seeing her wing getting torn, it was a tiny inconvenience where it would only take a day for the tear to seal up again. Still it was uncalled for, but no doubt it was Nyx's way to examine her just like she was doing to the lizard Alpha. So you're the tiny pet, Jayanta told me about... She said while looking at her features unimpressed….That hangs around Gojira….
This was a first for Mosura and could finally understand her Love always feeling insecure about being the odd one in their relationship. How everyone she met couldn't believe someone like her would choose to be with someone like him. How her kindness and beauty was being wasted on a Kaiju who has nothing to offer her in return. Now she felt like she was in some sort of role reversal by the way Nyx was looking at her with disgust and making her feel so small...well, smaller than she is now.
I must say I've never seen something so colorful or…. Grabbing a handful of her wing again to feel it between her claws…soft before. Something like this must be hard to survive out there all alone.
Mosura pulled her wing away, hating the fact the female was putting tears in them. Please don't touch my wings...they are very delicate. She said, trying to put on a brave face.
Clearly offended, Nyx stayed calm no less which made Mosura nervous. She was perhaps too calm given the situation. Like she was too being careful or calculating her next move. Nyx snorted, What's your name?
Surprised, Mosura smiled, finally someone was nice enough to ask for her name. Oh, my name is Mo-
Not important….where's Gojira. She asked, going straight to the point.
She felt a sharp pinch in her mind followed by her Love's voice. (Mosura!?) Shoot, he's awake and he tends to get very anxious if she wasn't around. She wanted to respond, but knew how much trouble she would be in if he found out she was over here talking to the Alpha all by herself. (Mosura! I know you can hear me, don't ignore me!)
She looked up at Nyx who was already losing patience with her and swallowed. He didn't want to be here so I came alone.
Well, that was a very stupid decision, don't you think? Nyx asked, calmly while still looking at her closely.
No, I didn't think so. She lied. She knew better, but she just needed to know who the other female was. Wouldn't it have been easier to just trust her Love when he said he didn't want anything to do with his pack. She took a deep breath, I actually came here to talk to you.
Nyx raised a bow and glides her tongue across her sharp teeth. I see….and I have a feeling I know what it is.
You do?
I'm not stupid, let's make that very clear, alright. When Jayanta told me about Gojira being nearby she did mention a colorful little pet he was carrying around and a rather funny closeness it had towards him.
Maybe what she saw was a mistake. Mosura said, trying to play dumb. A bad trait she was picking up from her Love.
You called him your Love? She asked, suspiciously.
Mosura started to blush, I'm not here as a threat-
That's a laugh. She chuckled.
I just want you to understand that he has no interest in you so it would be best to leave him alone and find someone else to be your mate.
For a moment, she really thought she was going to get hit for making a bold statement, but Nyx looked down at her so compose it was almost scary. Then she grinned and started to chuckle again. Is that so...and you're not telling me this because you have some silly little crush on him and need to wipe out the competition, right? What makes you think he would rather be with a weak little thing like you when he can have a strong, powerful alpha like myself?
Well, what we have is-
You don't have to answer that because again it's not important. And no, I don't see you as a threat in fact believe it or not we both have one thing in common if you think about it.
W-we do? Mosura asked confused.
Yeah, I mean you must really feel something for him to come all this way, disturbed my pack and tell me right in the face to back off. I take it you saw something in him just like I did, right?
She nodded and felt a little at ease from the sudden change of mood Nyx was portraying.
Good, and we can agree that he shows a lot of potential to be something big. Someone that can rule not only a pack, but as well as the world. I mean a lot of kaijus out there are already seeing him as some sort of savior, a protector...a great King. Can you imagine the possibility and greatness he can bring.
Yes, I can see a lot of potential in him as well. He doubted himself for so long because what others thought of him so it's wonderful to see that spark of confidence in himself come back.
My, my, are you just a little bundle of emotions, but anyway, like I was saying someone like him with all that potential needs a supportive female to be by his side, you know what I mean right? She asked, leaning a bit down to her.
Mosura took a step back and tried not to let the much larger kaiju intimidate her. Yes, and I know this is hard for you to understand, but-
No, this is hard for YOU to understand, but sadly, YOU are not it, so I'm going to save you some embarrassment and give you this chance to leave before Gojira gets here. She said, firmly with a little bit of politeness.
Appalled by the female, Mosura's antenna twitched. Excuse me?
If he's going to be a great King, he will need a strong Queen by his side and unfortunately, with you around as a distraction, he won't see that I'm the best choice for that position. So, again, it's time for you to leave and if you know what's good for you, don't ever come back.
Her wings started to flutter in annoyance. You can't be serious. She said in a low tone.
Did I stutter? You should be glad I'm asking nicely. Nyx said, flexing her claws.
What makes you think he would agree to this? Mosura asked, surely this Alpha can't be that egotistic.
It's just how it works with our species. An Alpha female needs a strong Alpha male to rule. I have known Gojira since we were young and very "intimately" you could say. Boy, once you get that male going, he never stops. She giggled to herself even though it was making Mosura growled underneath her breath. There's no way he will reject this offer knowing what I can give him.
So this is why you want him back because of his powers…..so you can rule better because you can't do it all by yourself?
Of course, my Sire always told me if you want to make it big in this world you need the best and he is clearly the best as a mate and will no doubt give me strong hatchlings as well. And once we take out the Muto Prime and those disgusting parasites, there's nothing stopping this pack from taking over all the lands in this world.
Power-hungry just like her Love told her. You're…..you're unbelievable…..do you...do you even love him? She asked, but quickly closed her mouth. She was thinking about it, but did not mean to say it out loud. Oops.
What? Are you saying you do? Nyx asked, leaning even further down to her while showing off her teeth.
She blushed again and stared deep into her gold colored eyes. Yes...I do...very much.
Nyx snorted in her face, literally spraying her with a mist of snot and said with a dark demeanor. Well, talk about bad luck for you since it will make things even harder for you when you leave don't you think?
If I'm leaving it's only to go back to him where I belong. Mosura said, wiping her face.
I'm not going to ask you nicely twice you little pest. Nyx said, standing up again. She was nearly three times bigger than her and could easily flatten her like nothing with her foot, but Mosura stood her ground.
Maybe you need to understand that you're the past and I'm his future and I don't care if you are an Alpha or stronger than me, you're not going to split us apart.
Nyx started to growled while her eye started to twitch. This is probably the first time someone didn't back down to her demands and she couldn't handle it well. Mosura looked behind Nyx and could see every pack member staring at them with big eyes and not moving an inch.
This is your last warning, bug, either stay away from him or you're going to regret it...painfully.
There is no way I'm going to stand here and have him taken away by some spoiled, rotten, power-hungry pile of dirt like you. Mosura hissed while flaring her wings up high to show her she will not be pushed around. Dalia's jaw dropped while the other pack members back away even further from the pair.
Nyx's face scrunch up for a second before relaxing back into place. She chuckled a bit, Spoiled, rotten, power-hungry, pile of dirt….Boy, I remember Gojira calling me that when we were young….even after that delicious night we had together. She said and laughed again...and I'm going to do to you what I did to him when he called me that….
Mosura swallowed and not sure how to take that statement. I'm sure we can be civi-
Nyx roared and brought her sharp claws down to her in one quick move. Next thing Mosura knew, she was swatted right in the face and shoulder so hard she tumbled violently over to where the other pack members were at. She skidded across the ground before coming to a stop on her side and just laid there. She never felt such pain in her life as blood started to gush out of the gashes on her face and shoulder. She managed to tear her wing as well, leaving four giant cuts in them and sadly, when she hit the ground, she landed on it wrong causing it to bent in a twisted way. Her neck hurt, she actually heard a sharp snapping sound when she was hit and for a moment she thought she couldn't move. She opened up her eyes and looked up to see the hot sun and Elli and Iole looking down at her.
Hey, can you hear me...You better get up because she's going to kill you. Elli said,
Please, help me. Mosura pleaded while struggling to get herself up. Already there was a small pool of blood right next to her.
Sorry, but you're on your own, but hey, it was nice knowing you. Iole said while her twin nodded.
Mosura picked herself up despite the pain and looked over to see Nyx licking the blood off her claws. Tasty and here I thought Gojira's blood was sweet. She smiled then licked her mouth. In an instant the smile fell and Nyx started to growled and charged after her.
Still bleeding profoundly, Mosura scurried to her feet and tried to fly into the air. With her wing bent and torn she struggled to get herself into the air, but she did for a bit and managed to get away before Nyx could body slam her. She could hear the land rumbling from Nyx hitting the floor before getting herself back up and chased after her with pure rage in her eyes.
Picking up her Love's location, Mosura struggled to keep herself in the air, but it was futile due to her injured wing and she ended up falling back to the ground. She landed hard, leaving a green, bloody, splat on the floor before jumping back into the air, barely missing Nyx's sharp teeth.
Get back here you little disgusting pest! Nyx roared and went after her again. It was a good thing the rest of the pack didn't follow or else she would already be dead.
The gashes were stinging from the dirt getting into the tender flesh and half her body was already cake with her blood with some leaving a bloody trail behind her. With tears forming in her eyes, she concentrates on her Love's location instead of the loud footsteps and roars of the female behind her. The blood loss was starting to slow her down and Nyx managed to grab a handful of her wing, puncturing holes in them with her claws and threw her down to the ground so hard the impact left cracks in the dry dirt.
Come on girl, if you want him so badly, you need to fight for him. Nyx growled while standing above her with a sinister grin. Mosura tried to get up again only to have Nyx's tail wrapped itself around her neck tightly. She let out a loud, gurgling screech as she was lifted up into the air till she was facing Nyx. Mosura started to claw at the tail, but couldn't cut through those rock-solid scales.
You can only blame yourself for this. Nyx said, tightening her grip even more.
Mosura let out another choking screech as her vision started to blur and getting light headed.
Nyx laughed and placed her claws on top of Mosura's head with the sharp points piercing into her flesh. I could let this go on, but I'm going to be nice and end it quickly by tearing off your head!
She saw it, but Nyx didn't so she brace herself when a large tail flew towards the female from behind hitting her in the back of her neck and sending her to the ground with a loud thump. She let go of Mosura who collapsed to the floor as well and managed to open her eyes to see her Love stepping between them. She laid there and watch as the plates on his tail started to light up one by one till all the plates on his back and neck were glowing bright blue to the point they were actually blinding her eyes. He was pissed, his wavelength felt like claws scratching the inside of her skull, but she was glad he was here.
Nyx picked herself halfway enough to look over at Gojira with disbelief written on her face. Like she couldn't believe another lizard Kaiju would attack her like that. Before she could force a word out, Mosura watched from the floor as Gojira puffed up his chest and blast the Alpha with his atomic breath right in her face. If she wasn't so weak and injured she would've back away in sheer shock. She lost count how many times she would catch her Love trying to do such an attack and always come up empty. He would only get his plates to light up, but nothing would happen. He told her it felt like his throat and mouth was on fire so it was hard for him to shoot. Nyx roared in pain and fell back to the ground with smoke coming off her face and her left shoulder. The smell of cooked flesh hit Mosura's snout and she started to cough.
She looked up to see her Love looking down at her. Upset and worried at the same time. Did she do this to you? He asked, referring to the large gashes on her body.
I'm sorry, my Love.
Yeah, I know because I told you not to go over there. He said, trying to keep his temper under control, but she can sense it wasn't just him being mad at her, he was also disappointed and hurt that she went behind his back and nearly got herself killed. His face softens though as he reached down to pick her up from the ground. Can you climb onto my back? He asked.
She shook her head, No, I think I lost too much blood.
Let's get you back to the Scylla's pack then. He said, cradling her in his left arm. Too tired to argue she leaned her head against his chest and let out a sigh knowing she was safe….or so she thought.
They were about to head out when they heard Nyx getting herself up from the floor. She hissed in pain and could already see the severe burn marks across her face and shoulder. Some of her scales were literally melting off and exposing the tender muscle. I see some things don't change, Gojira. You're still the same Asshole I knew since we were young. Nyx growled. But as for appearance, you do look like Dagon and even have the same weird powers as him. She said, touching her burnt flesh only to pull away with a hiss.
Gojira turned around to face her in disgust. And you're the same rotten pile of dirt Apollo failed to raise properly. He sneered.
She looked at him then down at her who was still cradling in his arm. Mosura could feel her Love holding her even tighter as he stared down at the female. She can already tell this was not the happy reunion Nyx wanted and Mosura was slightly glad about it. There was not a single drop of feeling he had for the female.
Is that how you say hello to an Alpha. How to show gratitude for letting you back into the pack after so long.
You're not my Alpha and I only came to get her away from danger since I know how you react when there's females prettier than you around.
She huffed, Well, you surely thought I was attractive enough for those wild trysts we had before you left.
He rolled his eyes, Yeah, you would bring that up, but who cares. You should be lucky I didn't kill you because hurting her would be a painful punishment.
I was just trying to get rid of a pest. She came all this way to tell me to back away with these silly illusions that you two have something special going on.
The pair stayed quiet and Mosura could see so many emotions running across the Alpha's face. First she was confused then finally putting two and two together only to back away bewilder and disgust. No fucking way! She screamed. I get the bug having feelings for you, but YOU, don't tell me you're actually feeling something for her as well?!
Again the pair didn't say anything. Her Love just rolled his eyes and was getting very agitated about the whole thing. Last thing he wanted was to review their relationship to a kaiju that was nothing, but a waste of bones and blood. Though as calm as he tried to be she can sense the heat building in his face.
Nyx growled in disgust. What is wrong with you?! You are a strong and powerful Kaiju, everyone across the land see you as this great King and protector. It's bad enough you were once called an abomination and a monster for being different, you're going to pull something like this?! How can you call yourself an all powerful King knowing you're screwing THAT thing in the dark! She roared while baring teeth. She's not even our kind, Gojira!
Like I give a fuck what you or everyone thinks. You are nothing to me. That weak pack you're in charge of is nothing to me! Can't you get that through your thick skull!
You would rather be with some weak little fool than be the top male Alpha of the pack right next to me?
Yuck, one night with you was bad enough, there was no way I would spend the rest of my days next to you.
Well, you didn't complain when we were together. I was trying to help you. While the others saw you as a threat, I saw you as potential. You may be a freak of nature, but I knew you would be a great kaiju one day and if we were mates there was no stopping us from ruling the world. Others would fear us worse than the Fallen Star. I told you that night if we were mates there was no way my Sire would have let you leave, but you left anyway! Nyx shouted.
Gojira rolled his eyes again and sneered, I told you I was not staying no matter what we did. Don't get upset with me because you were easy...You were nothing, but a final "Fuck you" to your Sire and Alpha!
Mosura and Nyx's eyes bulge out of their sockets. The land around them went quiet and the only sound made was her Love's snorting at the female. Nyx took a step back and growled, no doubt her Love just destroyed all her pride and ego from that awful statement. Mosura couldn't believe that came out of his mouth, it was so mean and unnecessary to know he used the female to get back at the old Alpha. Her Love looked down at her and could see her blood dripping down his arm and making a small puddle on the floor. Now consider that blast a warning and don't ever bother us again. He said, walking away while lifting his tail up in a mocking sort of way.
My Love that was cold. She said in a weak voice.
Sometimes you have to be. He said.
Nyx growled and stomped her foot. Get back here! We're not finished here!
Yes we are, now quit throwing a tantrum. Her Love said, not even looking back.
You rotten, disgusting, son of a bitch! No one rejects me! NO ONE!
Well, I just did….twice. He said while shrugging his shoulders.
Please quit pushing her buttons. Mosura pleaded and made the awful mistake by looking back at the female.
Their eyes locked and she could sense the hurt pride, ego and jealousy as her eyes turned an ugly dirty gold color. Don't look at me so smug you weak, worthless piece of shit! Don't you dare think you can keep such a prize to yourself!
She lunged towards her, but her anger was blinding her from fighting like an Alpha and her Love just swatted her in the face with his tail causing her to fall to her knees with a large cut on her face. Her Love growled at her, I'm warning you! Mosura doesn't like me to kill, but I will if you pull that stunt again!
He turned back around and continued on his way back to Scylla's pack and once again Mosura leaned over to look at Nyx who was picking herself up from the ground. Down, but not out and she was taking all her frustration on Mosura. The look on her face said it all. How could she be rejected for a colorful little thing like herself. Nyx made eye contact with Mosura once again and just lost it. You stupid little bug….Her Love told her she was spoiled and no doubt always gets what she wants so this must be horrifying for her to see what she wanted walking away and her being held gently in his arms. Wobbly at first, but Nyx went after them again, never taking her eyes off of Mosura.
YOU'RE NOT BETTER THAN ME! She screamed at the top of her lungs.
It seems like time around Mosura slow down as she witnessed Nyx's final attempt to kill her. With rage in her eyes and baring her teeth, Nyx was just a few inches away from grabbing her only to have her Love's tail wrap around her wrist to pull her away before Nyx could reach her. Mosura cried out in pain as she was lifted up into the air. She looked down to see her Love wrapping his powerful arms around Nyx's neck in some sort of head lock while roaring at her. I warned you! He shouted.
Mosura looked away and flinched when she heard the fatal wet crack of Nyx's neck being broken in one quick move followed by her Love tossing the dead body to the ground. She kept her eyes closed, but could feel his tail bringing her down to his arms again. Cradling her against his chest, she still didn't open her eyes. She is? She asked.
She left me no choice. He said, though there was no remorse in his voice. Whatever you do, don't look.
She wanted to cry. She didn't want her to die even if she was going after her, but her Love gave the female so many chances to walk away. I want to go back to Scylla, please. She said in a low voice.
Gladly. He said, and started to walk away from the dead body. If you think I'm mad, Scylla has some choice words for you for breaking a promise.
She buried her face into his chest to hide her pain and sorrow. What about your pack?
Do you really want to go back there and tell them their Alpha is dead.
She sighed, No…..I just want to get as far away from here as possible.
We will now try not to move so much, you already lost a lot of blood.
She cuddled closer to him, but the pain was getting worse. Her head hurts and the gashes on her face and side were throbbing so bad it was hard for her to breath. She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach and made a loud hissing sound…..my stomach….ow
Ow….
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Ow...
She stood up from her sleeping spot that was next to her King and tried to breath. It was late at night and they were sleeping right next to the shoreline when she suddenly felt the sharp pain coming from her stomach. The skin around her tight belly started twitch and she had the sudden urge to push. With her wings fluttering and her trying to control her breathing, she leaned over to her King and tried to wake him up.
She was about to lay her egg….
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