Hey all! I'm back again, and about time too! Now, the episode this one is based on was a really special one for me, as it was my first of three holiday specials. This was the Halloween special, although only in concept being spooky themed. The characters themselves never acknowledge the actual holiday. The other two specials were Godzilla's Christmas Carol, and Godzilla's Thanksgiving. Neither of these will be adapted, because I don't even know how I would do those justice here, but they can be found on my channel on YouTube. As for this one, seeing how it was a three part episode, I'll split it into three chapters. So, let's get to it! Be sure to leave a comment if you like. I'd love to hear feedback from you guys.
Chapter 5
The Haunted Jungle
The night of the Manly Sleepover had finally arrived! Minya sat in the living room of his cave with his pals, Toto the son of Gamera, and Kiko the son of Kong. He continued his tale of woe. "And then Gabara pushed me onto the ground, and said if I didn't give him my lunch money, he would electrocute me with his hands!"
"Wow," said Kiko, trying his best to understand what Minya was saying. "I sorry that happened to you, Minya!"
Toto shook his head. "That Gabara is nothing but a big bully. You don't have to be afraid of him."
"What," asked Godzilla, overhearing the conversation. "Who's afraid of who!?"
"Oh, hi daddy," said Minya. "We were just talking. About Gabara."
"Yeah," said Kiko. "He bad dude. He say mean stuff and things."
"He's a grown up who bullies kids because he thinks he's better than us just because he's older," added Toto.
"Wait," said Godzilla. "We talking about Gabara, or that August guy?"
"I talking about sandwiches. I full," said Kiko.
Godzilla tried to process what Kiko had just said, but decided it was wiser to just move on. "The point is son, you have to learn to stick up for yourself. I'm tired of fighting your battles for you."
"But daddy..."
"No buts! I will not let it be known that I have a coward for a son!"
"GODZILLA," screamed a voice across the cave. Godzilla glanced nervously over to his angry wife, Star. "Tell me I didn't hear you refer to our son as a coward!"
"Ok," said Godzilla. "You didn't hear me refer to our son as a coward."
Star marched over and stuck her finger in Godzilla's face. "Don't give me that funny stuff! When are you going to start acting like a monster instead of a man?"
"When Minya gets a backbone. He should act more like Godzilla Jr!"
"You mean skipping school, joining a gang, getting into all kinds of crap unbefitting the Prince of Monsters? Yeah, real angel that one."
Godzilla nodded. "Yeah. Just like I was."
"Don't even pretend he's your favorite child! We haven't even seen him in months!"
"Eh," said Godzilla. "It's just a phase. Junior will be back once he's thought things through. Anyway, at least running away from home took courage. More than Minya's got."
"Well, how much courage do you have Godzilla," asked Star, thinking of a plan.
"Me? King of the Monsters? I'm never scared!"
"Ok," said Star. "You know about the Haunted Jungle on the other side of the island?"
"Star, there's no such thing as a haunted jungle!"
"Good," said Star. "Then you won't mind going there."
Godzilla froze. "Wait, what?"
"I simply stated that you should set an example for your son, and venture into this so-called Haunted Jungle. Just to prove you're right about it not existing."
Godzilla swallowed. "Well, uh, gee Star. This really isn't a good time for that."
Star crossed her arms. "Oh?"
"Yeah, Anguirus left the island on business, and I promised I'd keep an eye on his place while he was gone." Star only smiled, her arms still crossed, but she looked about ready to bust up laughing. Godzilla continued. "Too bad too, cause I was really looking forward to going. But, that's how it goes."
"HEY GOJI," yelled Anguirus from right behind him. Star's smile widened.
Godzilla spun around. "Anguirus!? What are you...but, you're supposed to be gone!"
"What? I am?"
"Yeah, you're uh, visiting family."
"But...my family died."
"Oh," said Godzilla, embarrassed. "Right."
"Daddy," said Minya. "You're not scared are you?"
"You know," said Toto. "My dad is the bravest of all. I bet if I called him over here, he would go with no problem."
"Hold on," said Godzilla, a big glare on his face. "No need to get Lamera involved! I'm going into that Haunted Jungle, and I'll be back by sunrise! Come on Angy!"
"Right," said Anguirus. "We'll see you all soon. We'll be back before..." Anguirus froze. "Uh, Goji...did you say Haunted Jungle?"
"Yes, I did."
"B-b-b-but nobody's ever gone in there and come back!"
Godzilla shrugged. "First time for everything."
"Well, how about I wait here. You know, protect your family while you're gone!"
Godzilla rolled his eyes. "Star's stronger than both of us. This cave is literally the most well protected place on the island. Now, let's just go."
"How about I just walk you to the jungle, and then stay behind to offer moral support?"
"Angy," said Godzilla. "If I have to go into that jungle alone, you're coming with me!"
"But why me? I hear Rodan's free at the moment." Godzilla just shook his head. "Or how about Gorosaurus? He loves a good adventure!" Godzilla glared. "Oh, I know! Take Varan!"
Godzilla cocked his head. "Who? Ok, look. Enough of this, Angy. Let's just go!"
As they made their way across the island, two sinister eyes watched from a nearby clifftop. The evil iguana known as Zilla chuckled to himself, watching Godzilla. Zilla hated Godzilla, filled with jealousy of his title, his beautiful wife, and his popularity.
Zilla looked at the ingenious trap he'd set. A nuclear reactor, placed in a nearby field. A powerful bomb had been placed inside, and when Godzilla took the bait, BOOM! Then, everything would be all his. Star, the title of King of the Monsters, everything. Zilla congratulated himself on what a wonderful plain this was. He truly was a super genius.
He stayed out of sight as the duo made their way through the field. "Hey, look Goji," called Anguirus. "A nuclear reactor!"
"Don't touch it," ordered Godzilla. "Since when are nuclear reactors on Monster Island? It's obviously a trap set by one of my enemies. Let's keep moving."
Zilla watched as they walked out of sight. He cursed to himself. He should have known the trap was too obvious. He himself certainly wouldn't have fallen for it.
He turned to go work on a new plan, and suddenly spotted a large pile of fish. Zilla jumped excitedly, as everyone knew fish was his favorite food. Zilla went charging over, and dived into the pile, beginning his banquet.
Nearby, behind two large boulders, Gigan and Megalon watched their target as he feasted. "Look," whispered Gigan with a chuckle.
"But I don't understand," said Megalon. "How does fish help us capture him?"
"Just wait for it," said Gigan, grinning sadistically. They watched him eat, until he chomped into the secret electric fish hidden in the pile. Zilla shrieked as he was shocked violently, and rendered unconscious. Gigan gave a nod of satisfaction. "Got him!"
Megalon chuckled. "Hey Gigan, you wanna hear a joke?"
Gigan sighed. "Yeah, sure."
Megalon tried to contain his laughter. "Well, you see all that fish?"
"Yeah?"
"That's a lot of fish!" Megalon cracked up laughing. "That was a good one huh?"
Gigan thought really hard, but he just didn't get it. "What's the joke?"
"Well, it's fish, and that's a lot of fish!" Megalon laughed even harder, somehow finding his bad joke funnier the second time.
Gigan growled with annoyance. "Oh shut up ya idiot! Let's get this lizard back to Ghidorah!"
