Miss Queen B: Hello my wonderful readers. I hope everyone is doing fine and not going Cabin Fever from staying home all the time. I'm glad to hear my stories are helping to past the time. Notes:
Note One: thank you so much for all the reviews. I see I have a lot of new readers digging into the Fire and Water series for the first time and I'm just like "Oh, they're in for a lot of shock and drama. (nervously laugh)" What I love the most is readers telling me my stories were recommended by a friends and fellow kaiju/godzilla fans. I'm blushing, I'm really am. Thank you so much all the exposures.
Note Two: A quick shout out to Watermelonetteco for the support for my Hubby. It meant a lot to him knowing he's helping out in his own way. He works for the hospital as an I.T technician and been working non-stop like so many others to make sure the computer system don't overload and collapse. He is staying positive no less which I'm grateful for.
Note Three: So about this chapter: (present) A friendly chat between the Queen and Scylla. The King bonds with his egg and a tropical storm brings back memories why he hates storms in the first place. (Flashback) Gojira tries to teach Mosura how to defend herself which is not going well. Mosura wants to change her wing pattern and an old enemy has return and looking for Gojira. This chapter takes place after "Raindrops" in case you haven't read it yet.
Part XI
Their Storm
~Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars~
Counting Stars by OneRepublic
She didn't know how long she slept. All she could remember was laying her egg before passing out from exhaustion, but on the positive side, it was the best sleep she had in months. It was her King that woke her up from her slumber saying she had a visitor. She slowly opened her eyes, letting the reality of her not carrying an egg anymore hit her like a ton of rocks, before lifting herself up on all six limbs to stretch. She looked behind her to see her egg nestle safety in the nest she dug up and turned all the way around to examine it. She barely tapped it when she heard her King snorting in the background.
The egg is fine, my Queen. No activity yet.
She turned around to see her King sunbathing in the shallow part of the ocean and right next to him was Scylla waiting patiently with a rather nervous face. She sighed as well because she thought Scylla wasn't going to see her again after that fight they had a few weeks ago. How long was I out? She asked.
For a day. Her King said, You were out like water on fire after laying our egg.
With the egg that big, I'm not surprised she was out that long. Scylla nervously chuckled, but quickly stopped when her and her King didn't join in.
Feeling the tension and his eyes shifting back and forth from Scylla and her, he cleared his throat. If you are going to be alright for a bit, I was going to take an afternoon swim. He said.
Please do my King, you haven't left the island in weeks. She said, smiling tiredly. Beside I need to talk to Scylla for a while.
Yeah, I know that's why I want to leave. He said, crawling deeper into the water till he was completely under. (Signal if you need anything)
She giggled. (Whatever you get stuck between your plates will be good enough for me)
(Ha Ha) He said, sarcastically.
She picked herself up till she was sitting down and couldn't help, but smile for not falling over due to her large tummy. She looked down at herself, her slender, curvy figure could still use a bit of workout which will be easy once she gets herself up and flying again.
So how are you feeling? Scylla asked, lying down next to her and the nest.
Tired and sore, but other than that, I'm relieved. I was scared the birth was going to be difficult.
I can tell. Scylla said, looking at the egg. I can't believe you laid that?
Well like you said my King isn't exactly a small kaiju to begin with.
They both started to giggle, but it quickly died down with each other looking the other way.
The Queen sighed, I'm surprised you came by. I thought you were still mad at me.
Well, sometimes it's hard to stay mad at you plus I wanted to check up on you due to your condition.
That's very sweet of you and I'm happy to say, I am no longer in that condition now. She giggled.
Yeah, I can see that, I'm surprised you didn't signal me that you were in labor. I thought you wanted me to be here.
I did, Kaiju knows my King wanted you here so he didn't have to see certain "things." She said, rolling her eyes. But I didn't know you were still mad at me or not.
Well, my friend, you did great from the looks of it. Scylla said, slightly tapping the egg with one of her long legs.
Thanks, but back to the topic. I'm sorry Scylla, it was wrong of me to try to set you up with Behemoth.
Scylla's eyes shifted to the side like she was hiding something. Um...yeah...about that-
No, no, let me finish. I know you told me over and over again not to find a male companion for you since you repeatedly told me your Kind doesn't believe in relationships….
Well, actually you see-
I wasn't being a good friend. I mean you supported me and my relationship with my King through so much knowing you told me numerous times it wasn't going to work. I should have shown the same support with you not wanting a male in your life. Maybe part of me wanted you to feel the same happiness I was feeling when I first fell in love and was hoping to show you what you were missing.
Mosura, you really don't have to apologize-
Yes, I do and not only to you, but to Behemoth as well. Which is hard since I can't go over there for obvious reasons, but I couldn't help it. He wouldn't stop asking about you and how much he wanted to see you again and boy, I thought you of all kaijus would love his mature, gentle charm…
Your definition of "Charm" is a lot different from mine.
What do you mean?
Well, you think Dear King and Rodan are charming? Enough said.
She blushed, but smiled no less. My King is very charming when no one is watching. You know how private he is. He might not say in words, but know how to express it by touch. As for Rodan...well,...his charm is more flirty and knows the right things to say. I know everyone thinks the worst when it comes to those two, but I know the real truth. They have too much pride to show it in front of others. What would be your definition of Charm.
Scylla huffed, Well, I guess when they are not afraid to show it in front of others.
The Queen smirked, You know Behemoth is never afraid to show off his charm in front of others.
Scylla smiled and looked like she was thinking about something. Mosura…
The Queen covered her mouth, Sorry, sorry, sorry. No more talking about Behemoth. And no more trying to find you a male companion. If you are happy being alone so be it. I promise I won't do it ever again. The Queen's word.
Her friend stared at her before letting out a slow sigh. Alright, if you say so.
That really brightened up her day knowing she and Scylla weren't fighting anymore. That quickly faded when the sloth Kaiju came into mind again. I really wish there was a way to apologize to Behemoth for all this. I feel like I gave him so much hope only to crush it. And that's the last thing I wanted to do to him after knowing how much he's been helping Rodan out.
Scylla got up from the ground and headed over to the ocean with a sly look. If you want I can tell him for you. I was on my way over there to go see him for our date, but I decided to stop here first to check up on you.
Really? Thank you Scylla I would really appreciate that. The Queen said, smiling till the word "Date" finally clicked in her head. Wait….WHAT!
I'll see you later, my friend. Scylla said, before disappearing under water.
The Queen sat there speechless with her mouth wide open. Did her friend just say she was on her way for a date with a male no less?
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Just like that another month and a half went by and still nothing from the egg except a little movement here and there. With his tail wrapped around the egg in a protecting snug, the King couldn't help, but look at it while letting his mind wander in his deep thoughts. His Queen left not too long ago to get some fresh air and exercise so he was left to guard their egg. He huffed when he thought about the word exercise. She said she needed it because the egg really stretched her out more than usual and wanted it to get back to her slender old self. Her playfulness would always remind him how all the changes in her body were all his fault and how it's so unfair she has to fix them. For now he would just bite his tongue and let it all slide since once she's all healed up on the inside and in the mood, there's nothing keeping him from touching her again.
He smirked from that sexual thought when he felt the egg moving against his tail. He looked down to see the egg shaking a few times before settling back down in the nest. He leaned his head down and bumped the hard shell with his snout before snorting a few blue particles on it. He watched them seep through the shell causing it to glow for a second before fading back to it's dark gray color.
You've been moving a lot in there lately….Are you getting tired of being in there? He asked.
He was so used to talking to eggs since he would do that when Mosura was going through her egg cycle only this time his egg didn't respond back. His eyes narrowed and started to tap the ground with his tail hoping the rumbles will make the egg move again. He stopped and waited for the egg to respond and sure enough it did by twitching sharply against him. Like it was telling him to knock it off so it can grow.
Quite a fighter….I like that. He grins slyly. Though I already know your mother will disapprove. I can already tell she's going to be overly protective of you. Especially if you are a larva like her.
His egg didn't move and he'll take that as it giving him their undivided attention..
I hope you are a larva. Those stupid humans would respect you more if you were a colorful moth kaiju than someone like your Sire.
His egg didn't move.
Not that's there's anything wrong with me...I just don't want you to have a target on your back like I did. When he thought about it like his Sire did as well. He wondered if the Sire before his also had a target on his back as well. What a depressing vicious cycle.
Yeah, let's just hope you are a larva. He whispered to himself.
His one-sided conversation was interrupted by the sound of loud thunder sending an awful chill throughout his body. He looked out where the ocean met the sky and saw dark, black clouds heading towards their little island. He growled, though he didn't sense them, the storm alone was enough to make him antsy. Back then when there's a storm there was something else flying around in those black clouds.
I hate storms. He said to himself….
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(Flashback)
He could see the dark clouds miles away, but they were just dark clouds, no thunder, no lightning or rain so he ignored it and focused on his mate that was flying a tail length away from him with this unsure expression on her face. Her friend was lying down on the sideline with a few of her hatching sleeping on her shell while the rest were crawling around or swimming in the water.
Come on, Mosura, there's no way you can actually hurt me so don't be afraid. He said with a huff.
After the run in with Nyx, he thought his newly crowned Queen needed some work on defending herself. Although he will always fight the battles and will do everything in his power to keep her safe, he wanted to make sure she can fight in case he won't be able to reach her on time. Sadly, his Queen wanted nothing to do when it comes to violence. Fuck, he still had to hunt on his own because she couldn't stand to see him kill even if it was for food.
She cringed before shaking her head. I'm sorry, I can't. I don't care if it does hurt you or not. I'm not a violent kaiju.
That's not true. You stabbed me in the neck the first time we met. He said with his tail whipping in the background.
That's because I saw a giant kaiju trying to smash my egg. I was defending it.
And that's what I'm trying to teach you. How to defend yourself. He said, getting himself ready for whatever attack she could muster. Now give me all that you got.
Go, Mosura, hit him once for me as well. Scylla cheered.
He glared at the squid while Mosura giggled. She didn't mean it, my King. She said with a smile.
Alright enough with the silliness, I'm being serious here. He said to his Queen.
I'm sorry, but what exactly do you want me to do? She asked.
Just something. I know first claw what that little stinger can do and that you can spit silk, but what else can you do?
Have you ever been sideswiped by her claws, it's not a pretty site to see. Scylla said. And she does this thing in the sky that blinds kaijus temporary.
Scylla, please don't encourage this. Mosura said, frowning.
Alright let's see you try to scratch me then. He said, pointing at her claws. They were long and sharp and no doubt could do some kind of damage.
She shook her head. I can't hurt you. It's not in me.
He rolled his eyes and started to make them glow. (Yet, that didn't stop you from biting all over me that night near the waterfall)
His statement nearly made her lose her ability to float in the air and she blushed. (Not in front of Scylla)
(Like she can hear us) He snickered.
(Besides, I don't recall you complaining.)
(Because I didn't think my sweet, little Queen had a kinky thing for bites.) He smirked, feeling the embarrassment coming off of her once again.
Do I even want to know what you two are talking about in your heads. Scylla asked in a dull tone.
NO! Mosura said, rather quickly while blushing.
Scylla raised a bow, Ok, very well now, let see what you can do then Mosura.
Mosura huffed and shook her head to get rid of the blush in her cheeks. Fine, I can do this. She said, and flew up higher into the sky.
He braced himself when Mosura flew down towards him, but instead of feeling a blunt hit he felt a soft feathery touch of her antennas followed by her forehead nuzzling his large snout. He snorted as she placed a small kiss on his mouth. I'm sorry, I can't. She said.
Scylla sighed, Well, let's give her some credit for effort, shall we?
Effort, yes, but at this point she would be dead by now. He said, lifting his tail up in front of him so she can take a seat.
Can we take a break, please. I'm tired. Mosura said.
You hardly did anything. He said, shrugging his shoulders.
Alright, I just don't want to do this anymore. She said, frowning.
You need to learn to defend yourself because there might be times I won't be there to protect you and you can't rely on your egg all the time.
You would think me coming back from the dead would make things a little easier for you.
No, not really. I don't like seeing you die over and over again.
Trust me, I tried telling her that for years and it doesn't stick.
I'm sorry, but I don't like starting fights. I just trap them with silk or poison them then run away.
Well, there you go, she needs to be attacked in order to fight back. Scylla said.
Can we just take a break before trying this again. She pleaded.
He groaned and nodded no less. So be it, but I'm not backing down on this my Queen. You need to learn how to fight one way or another.
Why should I learn when this is something you love to do in the first place. If it helps I can slow down your opponent and let you finish the rest. She smiled.
When he thought about it that might not be a bad idea. That silk of her could really immobile a kaiju enough for him to give the final blow and that poison in her stinger can do a lot of damage if she aim for the right places. That's something we can look in to.
Great! Now who's hungry. She said.
I can eat. Scylla said, getting up from her ground with such skilled that none of her hatchlings fell off. She started to walk away with Mosura following her only to look back at him.
Are you coming? She asked.
Go on without me. I'm going to work on my own skills for a while. He said.
She gave him a weak smile. Are you still having a hard time with that blue blast thing.
Atomic breath, my Queen. He corrected her.
Oh, so you finally gave it a name. Nice. I like it.
And yes, which I don't get. The last time it happened it was so easy.
Maybe your emotions played a role in it. She said.
What do you mean?
Well, you said the first time was when you were back in a corner by your opponent and felt a sense of shame and embarrassment. The other time was when Nyx was choking me. It could be caused by the need to protect.
Emotions or not, I just need to make it work whenever I need it. He said.
I understand, my Love. I just don't want you to get so worked up over it. Just let it come naturally.
He stayed quiet for a moment….Right...naturally. There's nothing natural about me.
Stop bringing yourself down all the time. You know I hate that. She said, before flying off to catch up with the Squid.
When he was alone he let out a long shaky breath and looked down at the tip of this tail. His face started to scrunch up as he concentrated on his tail and could feel a hot sensation building up inside. Slowly, the tiny spikes started to light up one by one again till he could feel the burn and see the light traveling up the large spikes on his back and ending with the last one on his neck. He could feel that power, that weird feeling of radiation and powerful burning coming up in his throat like hot lava. He puffed up his chest, but when he felt it burning his mouth, he choked it back and started to cough. Taking a few steps back, his plates dulled out completely and he was left with him spitting out those blue particles. Panting, he growled at himself for yet another failure. His Sire made it look so easy so why can't he do it at will.
He thought about what Mosura just said, how it could be controlled by his emotions and if that's the case he was in a lot of trouble. He raised himself not to feel anything except anger and coldness so there was no way he could use emotions to fire his special ability. The image of Nyx choking Mosura came into mind and even though that was a while back now it still made his blood boil. The rotten female had this smirk on her face while watching Mosura scream for her life. He remembered not only feeling angry, but fear as well. The fear of knowing if he didn't find her on time there was no doubt she would've been killed. He didn't know what came over him, but when he blasted Nyx with his atomic breath, it came out so easily he didn't even feel tired afterwards. All he was thinking about was protecting Mosura from the female no matter what. Hmm, maybe she was right, maybe his powers were run on emotions.
He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard the loud rumbles of thunder in the sky. He looked up at the sky and noticed the gray clouds nearly double in size in the last hour with strong lightning clashing. He felt it in his chest and sensed it as well. It was faint, but he recognized those three familiar cries coming from those clouds.
They were back and they were looking for him once again….
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The wind was picking up causing sand to fly into the air and the waves to crash against the shoreline. Tightening his tail around his egg, he looked up at the sky for any signs for his Queen and sure enough spotted her heading over to their home. Behind her the giant, dark storm was gaining speed and heading over in their direction.
The Queen landed next to him and greeted him with a quick nuzzled cheek to cheek. Sorry for being late. I had to take a look at this storm. She said.
You don't think…..?
She shook her head. No, I didn't see anything flying in the clouds. It's just a normal tropical storm as the humans call it, but it's very strong and violent. I could barely keep myself from spinning out of control due to the powerful wind.
Well, seeking shelter is out of the question since the cave is underground and the last time this happened it flooded the island pretty badly. We might have to leave our home for a day.
I'm not leaving our egg in this storm. She said, shaking her head.
The island is going to flood, there's no point staying here. We can bury it so it won't be in harm's way.
No, I don't want to leave it by itself. I'll never forgive myself if something happens to it.
Alright, how about we take it with us then.
That's a big risk as well. How are you going to carry it and swim at the same time.
I can hold it in my mouth. I'll be careful.
My King, don't be absurd. Even if you were careful you could crack the shell with your teeth.
Then how about you carry it since you don't think I can't handle it? He asked in a mocking tone.
There was a clash of lightning followed by rolls of thunder and it started to rain down on the Royal Couple. The Queen huffed and walked over to their egg to lie down on top of it while curling her wings in as tight as she could. I'm not moving our egg. Eggs are so fragile and moving them out of our nest is just asking for trouble.
And staying here it's not going to help either. He argued.
If you want to leave so be it, but I'm staying here.
He scoffed, Like I'm really going to leave you here. Don't be stupid.
Another gust of wing blew in and although it didn't faze him, his Queen covered her head with her long claws to avoid the sand from hitting her face. He growled to himself and scanned his surroundings. Why did she build her next close to the water, he'll never know, but oh well, it is what it is. He crawled over till his large size was facing the ocean hoping to act like a wall to block the water and wind from hitting his Queen and the egg and curled his entire body around them for shelter. The rain and the wind increase and what was worse, it was getting dark. The night was coming and thanks to the storm it was darker than normal.
You never listen to me. He huffed.
His Queen raised her wings up and used them to cover his face from the harsh wind and the hard rain. Normally, when storms like this happen, they would tend to go their separate ways with him going underwater while she flies above the storm clouds and take off to find clearer weather.
I'm not sorry, my King. There was no way I could leave our egg behind.
Yeah, but I worry about your safety you know that. Now we're going to have to ride out the storm out in the open.
It's easier for you since you're bigger.
He felt a large wave crashing against his back and could see some of the water seeping under the sand where his Queen and egg was. Yeah, but that doesn't mean I like it.
Just keep your head down and we'll be fine. She said, only to jump when there another loud thunder boomed in the sky. She sighed and curled herself tighter around the egg. I hate storms.
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(Flashback)
While her King was having some alone time to figure out how to use his "Atomic Breath," she was working on a special project as well. Lowering the tips of her wings to her eye level, she grabbed one of them and study it very closely.
Is something wrong with your wing? Scylla asked from behind her.
Mosura let out a small giggle when one of the little hatchlings try to grab hold of her wing with his tiny tentacles. No, I just want to change the pattern a bit that's all.
Scylla jerked a bit, Um don't you have to go through your egg cycle to do that?
Not really, especially if it's only minor damage or changes. She said, then used her claws to tear a large piece out. The colorful silk fell delicately on the ground next to her and she grabbed the other wing to do the same thing.
Will you be able to fly with those holes? Scylla asked.
She spits silk on them to cover the holes up and smiles. It might be a little difficult, but it will be worth it.
What kind of design were you thinking of? Scylla asked.
You'll see. It's going to be a surprise. She said and started to make her wings glow a beautiful bright blue. Her way to show she was using her healing powers to fix the holes. Luckily, something this miner won't take up a lot of her life to fix so it didn't bother her.
Scylla laid down in front of her so she can face her when she's talking. So is everything fine between you two now.
The night they spent by the waterfall came into mind and she started to blush. Her body was still shuddering from her King's pleasurable grooming he did to her and left her craving those teeth and warm tongue again. She didn't think she would like it that much and wanted to return his kind gesture. She knew the gills were a sensitive spot so she did her own licks and nibbles around them while enjoying his moans of satisfaction. She didn't think they would stay up all night exploring each other, but it was true once you get him started he had a hard time stopping. Of course, we talked it out and exchanged apologies.
Just talking? Scylla asked.
Mosura sat perfectly still when one of her friend's tentacles leaned forward and gently stroked the fur around her neck area causing her to pull back while feeling her cheeks burn. Her best friend started to laugh. Scylla?!
Sorry, I couldn't help it. Your fur barely covers those teeth marks on your neck. She said. I bet that hurt.
Surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He knew a way to distract me to make it less painful.
Oh? Like what? She asked.
Mosura blushed again when the word "soothing" came into mind. I rather not say.
Scylla narrowed her eyes and slightly nodded. Maybe it's a good thing I don't know. So, onto another topic, Are you guys still leaving soon?
Mosura frowned, Yeah, for sure tomorrow. I tried to convince him for us to stay longer, but I think all that happened with his pack and that female, he feels like he needs to get as far away as he can from here. Plus, you know him, he can't stay in one place for long.
Yeah, but neither can you.
I know, but I do it so I can help you with the little ones.
Scylla laughed. My friend, you have other priorities now than me and my life. Now that you and him are mates, it's time to live your lives together.
Oh Scylla, you make it sound like we'll never going to see each other again. You know I can't make it without my best friend.
They both giggled only to have it interrupted by loud thunder. They both looked up at the sky and could see the dark clouds far away with them glowing bright gold once in a while thanks to the lightning. Mosura felt a little uneasy and could sense the dread in her King's mind for some reason.
Wow, it looks like raining season came early this year and it looks like it's going to be a big one as well. Scylla said.
Mosura frowned, Are you and your pack going to be OK with this storm?
Of course, you know the drill we either bury ourselves underground and wait it out in the ocean. Good thing the little ones are old enough to swim now. What about you two?
Knowing my King, we'll probably hide out in the nearest cave he can find. She said.
Scylla's tentacles curled up tight and shook her head. King….that's going to be hard to get use to.
Why, you don't seem to mind calling me the Queen?
Because the title suits you and you said you didn't mind me calling you by your actual name still. I just have a feeling the word "King" is going to make his head swell up.
Scylla, please don't be so mean.
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Her King was gone all day and it was the middle of the night when he finally return to their sleeping spot away from Scylla and her pack. The sky was covered in gray clouds which made her sad since she love looking at the stars and moon. She waited till he laid down next to her while letting out a big yawn.
You were gone all day. She whispered while rubbing the side of her body against his. His scales were great to brush out the tangles in her fur and scratch an itch she couldn't reach. Are you Ok?
He stayed quiet and noticed the silk patches on her wings. What happened to your wings?
She lowered them down to check on them to make sure the silk didn't tear off. Oh, just a few little tears while playing with the hatchlings. She lied. They should be healed by tomorrow.
He let out a weak chuckle, The squid needs to keep those brats under control.
I like to see you control sixty-five little babies all at once. She said, smiling only to frown when she noticed him lost in deep thought once again. Are you sure you're alright? She asked.
He lifted his eyes up from staring at the ground, the gold color burning bright like the lightning in the sky. I'm fine, my back is hurting that's all. I think I'm getting a few more plates in.
She giggled and jumped onto his back to examine it, but didn't see any new plates piercing through his skin. I don't see anything out of the ordinary.
He sighed, Well, I figure since it's the only time my back would be hurting.
Using her feet and the sharp points of her front claws she started to massage the sore muscles while humming a gentle tone to help him relax. His tail started to wag and let himself stretch his whole body on the ground from her deep muscle touch. She nearly lost her balance when he arch his back up as high as he can before letting his large mass fall back into the ground. A cloud of dust poof out from under him and he let out a low hum.
So tense. I can feel it in your muscle and in your mind. She said, moving down to his neck and giving him a quick nip.
He chuckled, What's with you and bites?
It's not fair you can draw blood from me, but I can't. Your scales are too tough for me to pierce.
You just need to bite harder. He grinned. He jerked violently when another loud thunder boomed across the sky and his heart rate spiked instantly….I hate storms….he whispered, but she heard it anyway.
Is that why you've been so tense because of the storm?
Instead of answering her question, he leaned over till he was completely on his side and gave her that look to come closer. His eyes were narrow and still glowing that wonderful golden color and had a warm smile on his face. Puzzled because out of the two of them, he was not the affectionate type, but nevertheless, she laid down with her tiny body pressed firmly against his chest. Burying her face into his scales, she could feel the low thump of his heartbeat against her forehead as she started to relax in his embrace. She can feel his nails gliding their way up her back causing her wings to flutter a bit before resting on the ground.
Are you Ok? She asked.
He responded by nuzzling the top of her head with his snout before biting down on her antenna in a soft and playful way. She giggled and lifted her head up so their mouths could touch. It was sweet and tender to her, but she felt like he was distracting her from something. She nuzzled his cheek while purring gently till he lowered his head down even more so their foreheads could touch. A small blue light started to glow between their heads and she could feel the warm sensation of their connection seeping into her mind. He let out a low rumble and the feeling of love and comfort was coming from his mind as well as fear for some reason.
Why are you scared? She whispered while kissing his face.
She suddenly saw a mental picture of black, ugly clouds with heavy rain and strong winds. Lightning clashing inside the clouds revealing a dark figure with giant wings and three pairs of red glowing eyes. The demon with the three heads stared back with sinister grins while their necks started to glow bright yellow. They released their energy beams, but she pulled away from her King's forehead before she could get hit and felt cold.
She swallowed, Please tell me that was just your imagination?
He stared down at her and shook his head. No, that's where they hide in order to sneak up on me.
So that's why you hate storms. She said, frowning.
Their storms are different. The rain felt like thorns on my body and the lightning would leave scars on me. The wing will blow so hard it was hard to breathe sometimes, but I couldn't focus on that because I had three different jaws biting scales off of me.
He exhale out of his snout causing his gills to flare up a bit. She nuzzled her face against his scales again before running her long tongue up his gills knowing what a tender spot it was. His body jerked and made his nails dig deeper into her back. It's just a normal storm, my King….from the looks of it it's not even coming near us.
He stayed quiet and for some reason he was worried about something, but she didn't know what. She could try to read his mind, but would never do that without his permission and the way he was feeling it was probably a No if she asked. Instead he held her close to him and use his tail to curl around them for protection.
My King? She whispered. She had a feeling. An eerie feeling and he didn't want to tell her.
Do you ever wonder about us in the future? He asked in a soft voice. Very rare to hear him in that tone.
What do you mean?
Well, you told me you can live forever, but I won't. What will happen when I'm gone?
She giggled, You're going to live for a very long time my Love. I know that for sure.
And if I don't, what will happen to you? He asked.
What would be the point of living if you are gone? She asked.
That's dark even for you. He chuckled while tracing the outline of her leg with his nails.
She closed her eyes and let her body relax even more from his touch. I've been hanging out with you way too much.
You make it sound like that's a bad thing.
It's not, now let's get some rest since we are heading out tomorrow. She sighed and fell asleep.
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It was the next day and although it was cloudy and gloomy, she couldn't stop smiling. As gently as she could, she peeled the silk off her wings to see them fully heal then flew over to Scylla who was resting in her nest with some of her little ones. She landed right in front of her friend and spread out her wings.
Look, Scylla. She said, while fluttering her wings. Do you think he'll like it?
Scyall titled her head a bit, I'm sorry, what am I looking at? She asked.
The Queen jumped up into the air and did a playful twirl while making her wings glow. Do you see them? I change my pattern a bit and put my King's eyes on them. She chirped. It was always those eyes she adored so much and fell hard for in the beginning. She just hope she got the right shade of gold.
Scylla couldn't help, but smile happily. It fits you.
They heard a loud roar from far away and that was his way of telling her they were leaving. She turned her attention back to Scylla and smiled. Are you sure you're going to be Ok.
Scylla nodded, Yes, now get going before he wakes up the other hatchlings.
She flew down and gave her friend a big hug before flying back up into the air. I promise we will visit soon. She said and flew over to her King.
He was once again standing perfectly still while looking up at the dark clouds with this serious look on his face. Hopefully, this little surprise will get him out of this weird mood. My King, I got a little surprise for you. She said, flying in front of him to do a little twirl like she did for her friend.
When he didn't respond she wasn't disappointed, just concerned because it looked like he didn't even know she was right there in front of him. Once again she felt an eerie vibe coming from him and he was just staring at those black clouds far away. Lightning flashed across the sky causing her King to take a step back and growl. It was then she felt it. The same cold chill going down her back when she first sensed the abomination with three heads. Could it be?
Landing on top of her King's left shoulder which was stiff from all severe tension he was developing, she closed her eyes to listen to the noise around her, hoping what she was feeling was not true. She heard the harsh wind and the heavy rainfall coming towards them. The awful thunder and lightning till finally the demon's three signatures roars. She also heard cries of pain and fear from other creatures meaning the Fallen Star had found some unlucky kaijus to torture and kill.
They're Alive! She asked her King.
He nodded. And bloodthirsty.
But, but, I thought you took care of them.
I never said that. The last time I fought them I almost did, but they took up and hid somewhere to recover. I was badly wounded I didn't go after them. He said with disappointment written all over his face.
She swallowed, So what are we going to do? Should we warn the others and hide?
He looked at her like he wanted to make a smartass remark to her statement, but nuzzled her instead. I have to go.
Go? What do you mean go? She asked while feeling the anxiety building up in her. She somehow knew what he was talking about. Her head knew, but her heart was in denial. Surely he wouldn't just put himself in danger just like that.
They're calling for me. If I don't go now they will continue to kill other kaijus.
She frowned, You were scared last night when we were cuddling. Now it makes sense...you truly believe you're not going to survive this fight...right?
He didn't want to look at her, but his face said it all. He sighed, Every time I fight them, they come back stronger, faster and sinister. If they didn't retreat the last time I was sure I was going to die that day.
She tried to put a smile on her face. I won't let that happen this time. Together we can-
He whipped around causing her to fly off his shoulder and growled, NO! Don't you dare say such a thing. You're not going!
Hurt, she hissed, Don't tell me what to do. I'm not going to sit by and watch you go get yourself killed. I can help you!
You almost die by a weak alpha, you saw first claw what the Fallen Star can do and you said it yourself you can't fight and hurt others-
I don't want to lose you so either you stay here or you let me go with you so I can protect you!
If they find out what you are to me they will use that against me! This is what I was talking about when I told you the risk of being with me!
And I told you I don't care! After everything we've been through why would I let you do this alone! You said we're mates for life well that's what mates do for each other. Your fight is my fight now. We can look out for each other!
He stared at her and for a moment she thought she convinced him till he leaned close to her and growled. You're. Staying. Here.
Now she was getting angry. No….
I'm asking nicely, don't test me my Queen. He said, slightly baring his teeth.
Oh she was going to test him alright and flew up higher above him with her wings spread out as her way to show imitation. I'm going with you whether you like it or not.
She can tell he was getting frustrated by the way he was growling and flexing his claws. She gets it, she really did. He didn't want her to get hurt, but she didn't want him to get hurt as well. Does he know it kills her to see him wounded and bleeding just like it does to him when she's injured. He was so used to going into battles because it was only him, knowing if he died no one would care or even noticed, but it's different now because she was here and she didn't want to risk losing him.
His face softened a little and shook his head. If I have to force you to stay. I will.
Stunned by his remark she frowns, You would rather fight me instead of letting me help you?
If I have to I will. You told me yourself you can't fly if your wings are torn.
Tears were forming in her eyes. He can be so cruel sometimes and despite the threat she knew deep down he wouldn't do it, but it still hurt that he would say that to her face. Don't go...
Do you really want them to find us here? Are you going to be Ok putting the Squid and her pack in danger. The longer I'm here the closer they are coming.
She exhaled sharply because he had a point and she would never forgive herself if something happened to Scylla, her hatchlings and the others. They were like family to her and they saw her as one of their own as well. When she didn't say anything, her King sighed, I thought so. And with that he started to leave and the image of him running away after confessing her feelings to him flashed before her eyes.
You can't….just...leave me...again. She said, slowly floating down to the ground. Her wings falling flatly to the ground while her antennas droop down to her face. How did this happen, her day started out so joyful and exciting because she wanted her King to see her new eye prints and now he was leaving her again….I love you...She whispered, hoping that will convince him to stay or let her go with him.
He stopped and looked back at her with this desperate frown on his face, I know you do and that's why I need to do this alone.
She just sat there, hurt, while watching him get smaller and smaller in view as the thunder and lightning increased. It started to rain, hiding the tears that were escaping from her eyes…..
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