Man, writing that last chapter was a marathon…glad the action and humour were well-received. By the way, the fight between Godzilla and Jagereth is coming, but not just yet. There's a bit more to the story first. Also Miki and Rebecca will be encountering the GFW characters before long. So there's plenty to look forward to!

Also, you may have noticed that Miki and Godzilla aren't overly happy about being linked. Well, in this chapter I'm going to further develop both characters, and they're going to find out a lot more about each other.

Godzilla and all related characters and trademarks are © Toho Co. Ltd. Jagereth and the character design are © Zillah 91.

Now, I drastically need some advice. I'm planning to post a sketch of Jagereth into my profile. Only one problem (don't laugh): I have no idea how! Please help!

DISCOVERY

Footage of Jagereth's demise had just been transmitted to Tokyo and released on a news broadcast.

"We have just received confirmation," the announcer read, "That Jagereth has been destroyed by G-Force and international armed forces."

A resounding cheer went up from the citizens of Japan. Meanwhile, however, Miki was still in her 'home,' and not so overjoyed.

Is it dead?

It certainly seems to be. Godzilla answered, I can no longer sense anything.

So it's dead.

It must be.

So much for our 'deal.'

I may as well still help you. Jagereth aside, we're still stuck together, so we may as well make the best of it. Though how I'm going to make the best of being linked to some monkey is beyond me.

Will you stop calling me that?

Well, that's what humans technically are.

So you'd like me to start calling you an overgrown lizard?

Very funny, Godzilla answered sarcastically.

That's sarcasm, Miki noted, Could it be that the 'terrible' Godzilla is suddenly developing a sense of humour?

Oh, shut up.

G-Force HQ

The Kairyu was carefully loaded into the hangar, with the Gotengo on one side of it, and the Griffon just above. On the other side sat the submarines Odyssey, Satsuma, and Shirasagi. Beneath sat several vehicles, among them the Juggernaut.

Osaki stepped down from the Griffon onto the gantry. Nearby, Gordon had just dismissed his crew, and maintenance crew were already on their way to repair the damaged Kairyu. Osaki made his way across the gantry and out to the next room for debriefing, when he heard a familiar voice.

"At least you didn't get shot down this time!"

Osaki smiled and turned round to see Miyuki standing there.

"Well, you said to be careful."

"Yeah, but that's the first time you've ever done it!"

They both laughed and turned to leave the room.

Suddenly, Osaki felt a sharp pain in his mind. In a few seconds, it became unbearable. With his hand to his head, he fell straight forward, but Miyuki fortunately managed to catch him.

"Osaki! What is it?"

After a few seconds it was gone.

"You Alright?"

Osaki just shrugged. "I think so…Jesus Christ, what was that?"

Miki was sitting in her 'home', on the stairs and looking out at the celebrations in the streets.

Makes me wish I could be out there, She thought.

Why can't you?

There's too many people. Too many minds.

You could block them out.

I know, but that's been getting harder. It could fail. And around all those minds…

Psychic abilities are not the easiest to control.

Sometimes…sometimes I just wish I didn't even have these powers…if I didn't, maybe I could have a normal life…instead of being a freak.

Miki, you are not a freak.

Don't be stupid.

I'm not. If anyone's a freak, it's me. At least you occasionally get to mix with people. As for me, they take one look at me and it's 'look it's Godzilla! Let's blow him up!'

Maybe that's because you always destroy everything.

There's a reason for that, you know. Humans are the ones who damage the planet.

And you think that makes it alright to kill them?

I take no joy in what I do, Miki. But I do as I must. It's the only way I can bring mankind to its senses.

Godzilla, you've been doing it for 50 years. Has it ever actually worked?

Godzilla was silent for a moment.

What else can I do? I cannot just sit back and let humans continue destroying this planet…making more and more abominations like me. Last time I checked, I couldn't speak human.

Godzilla…we're not what you think. Not all of us.

I know. I can sense that. I already said that I take no joy in what I do. But this is the only way.

Miki could sense Godzilla's emotions on this conversation.

And you hate, it, don't you? She asked.

Godzilla sighed. I don't want to do this anymore…all the killing…the destruction…I keep thinking…even if humans are destroying this planet, if I burn down their cities and kill so many of them, am I any better than them? Those fools in G-Force…they take the corpses of whatever creatures I kill, study them, and they think they know about those creatures…but I'm the one that stands there and watches them die. And however dangerous they may have been… he trailed off.

Miki finished for him: You feel guilty.

I am a killer. It's what I do. He sighed again. You were right, Miki…I really am dangerous. As dangerous as they come. I'm a killer…

So am I.

At least you were justified in killing them.

That doesn't make it right, Godzilla. I still watched them die…

Not just in the alley.

Miki was shocked. You know about that?

I know everything about you, Miki. And you know everything about me. Does the word 'linked' ring a bell?

Miki sat there for a moment. I'd hoped to forget that day…

You cannot escape the past, Miki. However much you run from it.

She suddenly heard a third voice in her mind.

Especially not a weak little human…

Everything around her suddenly went black. She looked up to see something huge descending toward her on segmented wings.

Jagereth!

Lightening danced from the wings of Jagereth's mental form, burning at Miki's form. She screamed in pain as something suddenly blocked the lightening. She glanced up and saw Godzilla's astral body pushing back against Jagereth, before expelling an enormous blue-white blast from its mouth. Jagereth screeched in rage and retreated.

No…too strong…the link…

In an instant, Jagereth was gone, and Miki was back on the stairs.

What was…

Miki, are you OK?

I'm fine. Godzilla, you…you saved me…

The fact that I don't like humans doesn't mean I'm going to let you get killed, Miki. You were right…not all humans are what I thought.

So now you understand? Does it take some kind of ungodly terror for you to realise everything?

Just about. But…Miki, do you know what this means?

I don't suppose you're going to stop wrecking everything you get your hands on?

Not that. The attack!

What?

Miki, that was Jagereth. He invaded your mind again. But that means…

Finally, the realisation dawned on her.

Jagereth isn't dead…
What? You didn't think I'd kill Jagereth before Godzilla had the chance to tear into him, did you? Hope you liked the character development here, and my depiction of the characters and monsters.

Please R&R!