As I said, I'll be toning down the monster action for the next chapter, and focusing here more on character development. Plz R&R! Also, if you want to guess as to the other menace in this story, this is your last chance to do so!
Be warned- this is a pretty long chapter. Lots going to happen!
Disclaimer: Don't own Godzilla. And also this is inspired by the "Dark Horse" Godzilla comic book series, so the main idea isn't mine.
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DECEIVED
It had now been two days since the monsters attacked. Two days since the decimation of Hokkaido and Sydney. In that time, neither Destroyah nor Battra had shown up again.
The G-Graspers boat was speeding across the water, nearing Monster Island. Patrick was standing on the deck, looking out onto the Island.
"I still don't understand," He said, turning to Togashi, "Why we're coming here of all places, without any kind of support, bringing along some psycho doctor, of al people."
"Frankly, neither do I," Togashi sighed, "But I just don't ask questions to the higher-ups."
"Because it takes months to get an answer out of them, and every time, the answer is 'Don't ask'!"
The boat finally neared a massive, looming shape in the water, before slowing down to a crawl and finally stopping. The shape was gigantic- charcoal grey in colour, with massive spikes looking almost like coral reefs towering into the air. It took Patrick a few moments to realise just what he was staring at.
"Godzilla…"
Miki stepped out onto the deck.
"Is he asleep?" Togashi asked.
"No," Miki explained, "But…it's strange. He's not really awake either. It's almost like he's…waiting for something."
They suddenly heard a loud buzzing from up in the air. An old seaplane finally landed next to the boat.
Eventually, an elderly scientist stepped out onto the deck, followed by a younger man carrying a large case. Patrick and Togashi walked over and shook hands.
"Dr Kagaku," Togashi greeted the scientist, "Good to see you again!"
The scientist nodded briefly before looking up at the sleeping Godzilla.
"There it is…"
Patrick walked up to the plane's other passenger.
"Welcome aboard," He smiled, offering to take the briefcase.
"It's OK, I've got it," the young man answered quickly, taking the case back. Patrick had noticed, however, that it was pretty heavy.
Akane finally stepped onto the deck.
"Akane," Kagaku said, "Good to see you. After what just happened in Hokkaido, we were fearing the worst."
"She's still not supposed to be out of the medical room," Togashi frowned.
Miki had kept oddly silent during this meeting. She could sense something about Kagaku and his assistant. She couldn't put her finger on it, but it sure wasn't anything good.
Kagaku looked back up at the dormant monster. Several seagulls descended onto Godzilla's spinal plates.
"Finally…"
The young man accompanying Kagaku walked over to the side of the ship and leaned against the railing. At that moment, Akane realised something.
Togashi, Patrick, Kagaku and Miki instantly turned round, to see Akane pointing a handgun at the young man.
"Akane!" Togashi yelled, "What the hell are you doing?"
Akane ignored him, still aiming the gun at Kagaku's assistant.
"Drop it," She ordered.
The young man suddenly reached inside his jacket and took out a handgun, putting it on the deck. Akane walked slowly forward and picked it up, before putting both guns away.
"Now," She demanded, "What the hell did you have a gun for?"
Her thoughts were suddenly focused by the clicking of another gun barrel, behind her head. This time it was Kagaku holding the gun.
"Seems we've been found out," Kagaku said. "Kino, get the case. And you, Ms. Yashiro, drop the guns."
Akane took out both guns and dropped them to the ground.
In an instant, Akane had whirled round, hitting Kagaku in the chest. The scientist pulled the trigger, but Akane forced his arm up, and the bullet fired harmlessly into the air. She pressed Kagaku against the wall, grabbing one of the guns and pointing it to the back.
Unfortunately, by this time Kino had gotten the case open and was piecing something together.
"A Stinger missile!" Patrick exclaimed. "What in God's name is going on here?"
"Keep quiet," Kino ordered, finishing the assembly of the missile. Into it, he slipped a missile containing a strange, green liquid.
"What's that?" Miki asked, though she already had some suspicions.
Kagaku grinned. "This," He answered, "Is the weapon that will kill Godzilla, once and for all."
"You're kidding, right?" Togashi said, "Do you really expect one missile to have any effect?"
"As a matter of fact, I do. Let me explain. Four months ago, after Godzilla, Mothra and Kiryu fought…"
"MechaGodzilla," Akane corrected him.
"Quite. After they fought, MechaGodzilla wound up in pieces at the bottom of the sea. But we did manage to recover a little something. And that something was a sample of DNA from Godzilla."
"DNA?" Miki asked, "What good can that do?"
"With Godzilla's DNA, the G-Graspers were able to discover all the secrets of that monster. And in doing that, we unlocked the door of death for him. We know what makes Godzilla so powerful. And, moreover, we know how to undo him. What we have here is a poison, created directly from Godzilla's DNA. Not we've manufactured a dose large enough to kill Godzilla."
"You're insane," Miki yelled.
"Think so?" Kagaku laughed. "Fool. Your connection to this monster has blinded you to what it really is."
"Which is?"
"A killing machine. Something that must be destroyed." Kagaku's voice trailed off. "I was only five that day…back in 1954… The day he came for the first time. The day that the first Godzilla burned the entire city to the ground.
I can still remember it…seeing that monster tear apart everything in its way. I watched as it obliterated the army in its way. My father was one of those soldiers. He gave his life trying to stop the creature. They threw everything they had at him, and the only result was more death and destruction. My father was incinerated. My mother…she was with me when he tore through the street towards us. I managed to escape, but…not her. She was trampled. Crushed into the ground without a second thought.
That's the entire reason I joined up with G-Force: Revenge. After G-Force disbanded, I signed up with the G-Graspers as soon as they were formed. I vowed that I would one day find a way to end the monster's life. Now…after all this time…after 50 long, long years…It's finally time to avenge what happened that day."
Kagaku spoke with anger, hurt and madness in his voice. There was a long silence before Miki finally spoke up.
"Kagaku, this isn't the same creature. That Godzilla is long dead. And neither of them is what you think."
"I can't let it get away with what happened!" Kagaku shouted.
"That isn't the creature that destroyed Tokyo!"
"It's still a threat to the entire world! And the same blood flows through its veins. It has to be stopped…even if one must make a few unpleasant acquaintances."
"Now what the hell are you yammering about?" Akane demanded. Kino suddenly grabbed her by the neck, throwing her to the ground. He grabbed the gun and pointed it at her face.
"G-Graspers isn't the only organisation with access to Godzilla's DNA."
Patrick was the first to realise what he was talking about. Finally, he gasped: "Biomajor…"
Kino grinned maliciously. "Biomajor Agent 85, at your service!" He handed the missile launcher to Kagaku.
"And now," Kagaku grinned, "Without further ado, It's time to give Godzilla's what's been coming to it for 50 years…"
He fired the missile launcher. The missile streaked through the air, striking next to one of Godzilla's spinal plates, where it rested for a few seconds.
Everyone on the ship was in silence.
Finally, the silence was broken by a loud beeping from the radar. On the small screen, something huge was approaching quickly.
The massive, dark shape swooped through the air. It looked down, somehow knowing the monster that destroyed its predecessor.
"What is that?" Patrick asked, turning to Miki.
"Battra…"
Battra swooped down, heading for Godzilla. In an instant, the monster reared up, striking out and sending Battra flying out of control. The flying demon regained its composure and flew straight toward Godzilla. It fired a pair of energy beams, hitting the Monster King in the chest. As it got closer, Godzilla ducked, flicking up its tail and sending Battra flying up into the air. As the Dark Mothra turned round, Godzilla's back plates lit up and a burst of nuclear plasma burst from his mouth. Battra rolled to the side and fired bolts of lightening from its wings. Godzilla roared in anger and braced himself.
Battra collided with Godzilla, tearing into his flesh. Godzilla threw him off, at the same time as he bit down on his wing. Battra howled in pain and pulled back. It flew back and struck Godzilla in the head. The monster finally fell, splashing down into the water. The waves rocked the boat, sending its occupants flying from side to side.
Godzilla pulled himself up, and his back plates started glowing again. This time, though, something was wrong. No blast of energy shot from his mouth. Godzilla stood there, shocked.
"The poison!" Kagaku laughed, "It's working!"
Battra struck Godzilla, and the monster struggled to keep his balance. He started falling toward the boat.
"Everyone head for the plane!" Patrick yelled, only to hear the engine suddenly starting up on the plane. It began to take off, with Kagaku and Kino onboard.
Togashi ran into the control room and gunned the engine. The ship sped forward, narrowly avoiding the falling behemoth.
Godzilla grabbed Battra as he fell, splashing the insectoid demon into the water. Battra thrashed and knocked Godzilla off, as the monster sunk his teeth into Battra's neck. Battra roared in pain and flew off.
Godzilla looked down at the wounds Battra had inflicted. They weren't healing. A sudden pain welled up inside him. In seconds, he felt like his insides were on fire. He splashed down into the sea, heading further and further underwater. Finally, the surface was calm.
On the ship Miki suddenly fell to her knees in pain.
"Miki!" Patrick gasped as he helped her up, "What is it?"
"It's Godzilla," Miki moaned as the pain slowly faded, "The poison's working."
"Is he dying?" Akane asked.
"I don't know…but he's in pain. And that means he's going to be more dangerous than ever."
Kagaku looked down from the plane.
"Finally…"
Infant IslandMoll and Lora had both sensed what was happening to Godzilla- as well as Battra's return.
"This is worrying," Lora sighed absent-mindedly, "Both Battra and Destroyah…"
Moll nodded worriedly. As they both looked up, it was clear that the two Mothra larvae were concerned too.
Suddenly, they heard an all-too-familiar laughter from behind them.
"And yet you two honestly think you can stop me."
They turned around to see Belvera standing behind them.
"We stopped you before," Moll said calmly.
"Oh, believe me, I remember. But not this time… Let's see you stop me when I've taken your little pet bugs out of the game!"
The Cosmos looked up as a great, dark shape descended into the cave…
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OK- Last chance to guess! The menace is finally about to be revealed!
As for this chapter- Conspiracy! Biomajor (Bet you didn't see that coming)! Hope you enjoyed this chapter- writing it was a marathon for me, so plz plz plz send me your thoughts of this chapter! All opinions welcome!