Chapter 12: The Fire Demon

Battra's first task for Rodan was to return to the Kaiju Court's camp and find out what their next move is. It was a daunting task. If Godzilla, Mothra, or any of the other kaiju find out just what is happening Rodan might be killed.

During his flight back to the camp Rodan began to question his decision. After all, he had known Godzilla his entire life and had sworn his allegiance to him and the court. But the things Battra said had made an impact on him. It wasn't long before he saw the coast of Africa on the horizon. After soaring over a couple small fishing villages and across the savanna he spotted the camp. He landed right across from Godzilla who was talking with Mothra. Rodan bowed and began to talk.

"I have returned from Battra's lair. And unfortunately there has been no recent activity there. I flew over the entrance several times and investigated the interior and I found nothing."

"Well then...did you see any tracks?"

"No. When I arrived there was a storm and if there were any then they were buried in the snow."

"Hmmm. We have to find out where he is hiding. If he manages to rebuild his army there will be countless deaths."

"Have you considered an alliance with Battra?"

It went dead silent. Godzilla turned his head and squinted his eyes. A look of confusion sprawls across his face. Mothra turns her head to look at Rodan. Rodan's face flushes and he sinks down a little bit.

"What? I think it would stop this conflict from escalating!"

"Do you have any idea who Battra is? His only desire is to conquer the globe, and he almost had it before Ghidorah arrived. He uses and manipulates people. If we were to alliance with him he would destroy us. Although we are both having issues with the humans that doesn't mean we ally with him. What made you think that was a good idea?"

"I don't know, just a thought."

"...right. Alright Rodan thanks for the report. You can go now."

"As you wish. Godzilla."

As Rodan flies off Godzilla turns to Mothra.

"Rodan is a little off. He actively hated Battra and now all of the sudden he wants to ally with him. Seems odd."

Mothra folds her arms.

"I sense something fishy. Do you think he met Battra?"

"I don't think so, but I think he saw or heard something at his lair. I'll keep my eye on him."

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Meanwhile at Battra's pyramid lair...

Gigan has returned from tearing apart several Jaeger manufacturing plants. Although he faced little resistance, Wells knows that Gigan has done this. Battra flies into the room to meet Gigan. Gigan bows to Battra as he lands.

"Gigan! Such a pleasant surprise. You don't look wounded at all. Did you destroy the factories?"

"Yes, master. I made them pay, I made them suffer."

"Good. you have done well my disciple. Soon, all of them will pay. But first, there is something you must know. You and I are no longer by ourselves. There is another member to our Legion."

"Who is this other Kaiju?"

"Rodan, the Fire Demon."

"Godzilla's right hand man? How is it possible? How can we trust him?"

"He has a feeble mind. It didn't take much to convince him. I have fought him before when Ghidorah arrived and I almost killed him. That was before my current form. If I fight him now he will be crushed."

"No-one is stronger than you Battra."

"As it should be. I am expecting him to return soon. That is when I will reveal you to him. All we need is for him to sever his bond to the Kaiju Court."

"Do you plan on recruiting any other kaiju into our ranks?"

Battra turns his head and clacks his pincher.

"Yes. I just have to wait for them to be created. Soon, Apex's crown jewel will be mine."

"And who is that?"

"Kiryu."

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Later that night at the Kaiju camp...

Rodan rises from his sleep and takes flight from his cave. After a few hours of soaring through the darkness he arrives at Battra's lair. Because of time zones the sun is still high in the sky. Rodan crawls through the underground tunnel and enters the large open area where he was once chained up. Battra's shadowy figure rests in the corner. Rodan bows to his new master.

"Master, I have returned as you requested. Unfortunately I couldn't retrieve any information as to when the Kaiju Court will attack. They have no idea what to do now that the humans are attacking them."

Battra's pincher clacks. He raises one of his sharp forelimbs and scrapes it down the side of Rodan's face.

"Good work my young disciple. I see you are now fully committed to our cause. But I have something to show you."

Rodan raises his head. Battra turns around and beckons to the darkness. Soon, the sound of metal boots hitting the ground announces the arrival of Gigan. His large dark green and gun-metal grey figure looms over Rodan. Rodan gulps.

"Gigan! I thought you were with the humans?"

"I was. Until my chains were broken."

"I see. How did you end up with your robotic modifications?"

"The humans...they attacked me. They crippled me. Tortured me. Used me for their own bidding. Soon, I will cripple them. Torture them. And we will use them for our bidding."

"But aren't we trying to unite the world? I thought we were going to peacefully make them our subjects?"

Battra raises his wings and turns to Rodan.

"Rodan, in war there are always sacrifices. In order for us to achieve our goal humanity must be put back in its place. I watched their puny race rise crawl out of their caves and pollute our world. Our kind was alive for millions of years and our world did not suffer like it is now. Humanity must be wiped from the globe. Just look at what they did to your friend Godzilla? Do you want their sins to go unpunished?"

"No."

"Then it's settled. Once my Mutos are assembled, and Kiryu is activated, there will be a new world order. And the only way we can save the world is if we all work together. Now go, it is time your friends know just where your loyalty lies."

"Yes, my master."

Rodan rises and leaves. Just as he flies back over to the Kaiju camp he tries to quietly land back in his cave. Just as he sets down and silently stumbles over to the wall he spots Godzilla's figure standing silently in the darkness. His dorsal plates pulse blue.

"Come back from your meeting with Battra?"

Rodan's heart drops. How was he caught?

"No...I just needed some fresh air."

"You aren't fooling anyone Rodan. I know where you went. I don't want to fight you but you must know that whatever Battra has promised you is just to get you on his side. To him you are nothing more but a piece in his games."

"And I'm not in yours? He has shown me something. The only way we can fix our relations with the humans and unite our race is with him. He is the way Godzilla, and you can't tell me otherwise."

"What has gotten into you? Battra is a liar! He will betray you like he has everyone else! All he wants is to become the ruler of Earth and he will do anything to get it."

"You don't understand Godzilla. Our kind can't live side by side with the humans. You need to understand. Certain people need to die in order for the system to work."

Godzilla is taken aback. Battra has corrupted Rodan's mind. Godzilla can't allow another Battra's forces to become stronger. He has to fight.

"Wise words."

Rodan screeches and flies towards Godzilla. His talons sink deep into Godzilla's flesh. Godzilla punches Rodan and he releases his grip. Godzilla fires his atomic breath and it hits Rodan in the chest. He flies backwards and slams into the wall of his cave.

"YOU CAN'T STOP THE LEGION OF DOOM GODZILLA. IF YOU WON'T JOIN ME THEN DIE!"

Rodan flies towards Godzilla and slams into him. Godzilla is sent flying backwards and crashes into the ground below. Rodan begins to punch Godzilla. Godzilla grabs Rodan's neck and starts to squeeze. Godzilla stands up and throws Rodan. Rodan screeches and once again stands up and flies towards Godzilla. This time Godzilla grabs him and starts to crush his throat. But Rodan has a trick up his sleeve.

Godzilla stares into the eyes of his former friend and sees them turn from fearful to indescribably angry. Godzilla feels his hand begin to burn. Soon, Rodan's throat is bright red. Then, with a loud roar, flames erupt from Rodan's beak.

Godzilla is thrown backwards. Rodan lands on his feet and continues to breathe fire. A large red and orange beam of fire spews from his mouth. The flames begin to burn Godzilla's flesh as he tries to hold them back. Rodan starts to walk forward. The fire is burning Godzilla's arms and chest badly. Just as Godzilla is about to collapse from the heat, he hears the life giving screech of his mate.

Mothra soars in and grabs Rodan by the back. She pulls him away. He roars and moves his head towards her and almost cooks her alive. Mothra comes in for a strike and cuts deep into Rodan's back. He screeches in response and takes off. Godzilla's atomic breath beam almost blows him out of the sky. Overwhelmed and outmatched, Rodan flies off towards Battra's lair. Embers trailing behind him.

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Author's note: This chapter took a bit longer to write because I didn't like the fight between Rodan and Godzilla. Although I like what I have I think I could have done a little better. Anyway I will see you guys soon.

Random: I was playing Minecraft earlier this week on my hardcore world and I was AFK farming my spider farm and somehow some spiders got out and killed me. That really sucked.