Still kinda shellshocked from the previous triple-chapter update. Anyway, after three consecutive chapters of monster action, time to focus on the characters for a little while.

Note: Not sure about the chapter title, considering the second half of this chapter.

Godzilla and all related characters and trademarks are © Toho Co. Ltd.

Jagereth and the character design are © Zillah 91

DEFEATED

It had now been a day since Jagereth's last attack. The evacuation of Tokyo was avoided, and the city was still going, though the centre was shut down.

Rebecca's family had rented another apartment, and she was currently in the process of unpacking. She finished and glanced out of the window. She could still see the damage a few blocks away, from Jagereth's first attack.

She went downstairs, where her father was watching TV.

"G-Force is apparently referring to this new creature as 'Jagereth.' According to reports, the Odyssey has failed in its battle against Godzilla, but there are no signs that Godzilla is coming ashore. However, the entire unit in Tokyo Bay was wiped out during yesterday's assault and reportedly the Gotego is disabled. The Prime Minister has announced that schools and businesses are to stay open, as there are currently no signs that Jagereth or Godzilla are approaching the city."

The large mechanisms lowered the Dogfighter into the middle of the hangar. On one side was the Gotengo, with chunks of its hull torn out, and on the other side, badly damaged, was the Odyssey. Below them sat the demolished Juggernaut.

Osaki and Miyuki walked across the gantry in front of the craft.

"Second time this week I've been shot down," Osaki sighed, "Christ, what else can go wrong."

"It's not that bad," Miyuki smiled, "God knows it could have been worse."

"That's the problem. One minute this thing just flies off, the next it's tearing through a city. Any ideas on what it attacked?"

"Yeah. Just a research station. I used to work there."

"Then it's a good thing you don't anymore."

"Come on. You need to take your mind off work."

Osaki smiled at last. "Any suggestions?"

Anna Otanashi was finally done going through the files. For her, Kaiju attacks only meant one thing: Paperwork, paperwork, and more paperwork. She sighed heavily and signed the last paper. Finally done, she picked up her bag to leave.

"Finished already?" came a voice from behind her.

"Already?" She laughed, "That took me three damn hours!"

"Still not as long as normal," Gordon smiled.

Anna smiled back and turned round. "I see you're finally back."

"Yep. Long time no see."

"Guess we've both been busy. Lately, you especially."

"Yeah. Though it'd be nice if something would actually go well."

Miki was lying on her bed, just staring up at the ceiling. She couldn't sleep.

In an instant, she suddenly heard something…a voice.

Human…

She spun round, seeing nothing. It was a mental voice. Not Godzilla…it was something else…

Different…

Who are you?

Everything around her suddenly went black. She found herself standing in the Astral plane again, searching for the source of the voice. Finally, she saw something in the distance.

Who…

Come closer… it ordered her, closer…

Miki seemed to step forward without even thinking about it. As if her body was no longer under her own control…

She stopped, beginning to back away.

Come Closer!

No!

Fool!

A sudden wave of mental energy washed over her. She screamed in agony as every nerve in her body felt as though it were on fire. After a few, agonising seconds, she finally managed to push back.

The voice came again. Yes…telepath…

Who are you?

She heard a single word: Jagereth…

At the sound of the word, she was suddenly sent flying back. Bolts of lightening struck at her mental form, engulfing her in the electric bolts… She screamed in pain as the sound mixed with the high-pitched screeching of the demon. Finally, a third voice cut through it.

Miki!

The demon, and the darkness, suddenly faded. Miki's eyes shot open, and she found herself lying in bed again.

Godzilla…what…

That was Jagereth. I don't know how, but somehow, with you being a telepath, it managed to attack your mind…

You don't know how? You can do that.

Only over a short distance. But Jagereth…there is something different about him. This creature is dangerous.

Can it still be stopped?

I can beat it. But it may not be easy. There is something about this creature…I've never faced anything quite like it…

How so?

I'm not sure…I can't help feeling that I'm missing something…

Thus ends another chapter! Hope you liked the character development and the mental fight between Miki and Jagereth. As this story progresses, you'll see that Jagereth is a very different foe for the Big G. All reviews welcome!