Author' Note: And now friends after a long wait! We take our sights to Tanakibo and the situations they are in.
Nuff said, enjoy!
Chapter 3: Argument.
"Alright lads, we got what we could gather. Let's head back to port!" The Captain said to his crew of fellow fishermen.
I had been a long day along the harbor of Tanakibo. The men are tired and frustrated over the disappointment. Just like yesterday, and the days before that.
"Captain, it's been the same since last month. How are we supposed to catch fish when there's hardly anything to catch?" asked the first mate. Many of the men nodded at this.
"There's nothing that can be done," The Captain answered. "Now quit your whining and head for the port."
"Eh, Captain? That might be a problem."
Before the sea captain could ask which one of his men spoke, he looked to the port and noticed the protector of Tanakibo, Anguirus, sleeping along the shore.
"Great, more trouble," said the sailor as the rest of the crew started to grumble with agreement.
"HEY YOU OVERGROWN LIZARD! GET YOUR LAZY ASS OUT OF-"
"THAT'LL BE ENOUGH OF THAT!" The Captain shouted to his men. "Now you listen here! I shouldn't have to remind you that that 'overgrown lizard' has been doing a lot for this town, so if he wants to rest then let the poor creature. We can wait a little longer."
The crew gave a mixed reaction after that. True that Anguirus has been protecting them from titans and kaijus in the past, but some still see him as they see the rest of the Kaijus, a nuisance and a potential threat.
Suddenly, the ship shook causing its crew to fall to their knees. "What in the name of Deliverance was that?!" shouted the Captain. The ship shook again, this time feeling more like a pull as the ship was heading backwards toward the sea.
"Captain! Something's caught the net!" shouted the first mate. The Captain looked. Indeed their catch was being pulled by something large underwater.
Before the Captain could give any orders a loud roar was heard from the docks. Anguirus was awakened and headed towards the ship.
"It's going to attack us!" screamed the youngest crewman.
"No you fool, he's coming to aid us!" The Captain was right, Anguirus used his claws to grab the hall of the ship and started pulling the ship back, making sure not to break it and hurt the crew.
Of course whatever was underwater retaliated and started pulling the ship back, this time underwater. Anguirus tightened his grip, causing his claws to pierce the hull of the ship.
"IF THIS KEEPS UP THERE WON'T BE A SHIP LEFT TO SAVE!" shouted the 1st Mate as he, the Captain and the rest of the crew held on through this tug of war.
"In that case, ABAONDOND SHIP!" The Captain shouted. "TO THE LIFE BOATS!" Without thinking twice every sailor headed straight for the life boats. Some managed to reach them while the rest were knocked off the ship during the struggle.
When Anguirus was certain the escaping crew where safely out the way he let out a sonic roar towards the direction of the thief in the water.
The roar proved effective as the culprit rose up, revealing itself as a C-Rex holding the net with its tentacles.
The surviving crewmates watched as the two roared at each other. "Brace yourselves lads!" The Captain shouted. "A battle is about to take place." Anguirus roared at the C-Rex while it raised the tentacle holding the net. Anguirus growled more enraged at the thief, causing it to lower its head in defeat. "Or maybe not?"
Anguirus barked at the C-Rex again, making it step back. As Anguirus started pulling the ship towards the dock, he looked at the thief carefully so to stop it if it tries to grab the net.
Sadly, what Anguirus failed to expect was the C-Rex opening its mouth and releasing an Ink Blast straight to his face.
Anguirus roared in a mix of surprise and anger as he tried to claw the sludge off, allowing the C-Rex to quickly grab the whole ship and dive back into the sea just as Anguirus managed to get the ink off his face…and boy was he unhappy.
"Well there goes our fish," Grumbled one of the crew.
"Captain, why didn't Anguirus outright attack that thing?" The 1st mate asked.
"Well, I'd have to guess that thief is part of Rodan's flock," The Captain surmised, causing the rest of the crew to groan.
"Great! More trouble from our 'Allies,'" said one of the crew.
"Captain this is the 3rd time one of Rodan's pack has taken our food," The 1st Mate said. "I know, I know," The Captain agreed. Anguirus stood up on his hind legs and let out a loud roar to the sky, and as soon as he stopped a Bagorah came in to view over him.
The large Bat Kaiju screeched at him and Anguirus responded in kind, making it look like the two were having a conversation. Finally the Bagorah nodded and flew off in the direction of the forest.
Anguirus slammed his front legs down hard, making waves causing the life boats to shake. The Captain watched as Anguirus headed back to shore, upset.
"And it looks we aren't the only ones to have enough of this."
"Are you ready, Mikasa?"
Mikasa sat crossed legs on a mat while Miki sat across from her. She took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes."
"It's okay if you're not, we can reschedule if you want," Miki suggested seeing the nervous look on Mikasa.
"No, It's fine," Mikasa said, "I…I need to stop avoiding these sessions."
Miki placed a hand on her shoulder. "Mikasa, what you went through with-"
"Please don't say its name!" Mikasa shouted then she started hyperventilating and tears started falling from her face.
Quickly Miki cupped her face, forcing her to look at her. "Mikasa, it's okay. Look at me, it's fine. You are fine. Its dead. It won't harm you anymore."
"BUT WHAT IF-"
"He's not in your head," Miki said calmly. "I checked your mind, remember? It's gone. Now breath slowly."
Mikasa followed Miki's instructions to the letter. She hated this. She hated what that monster did to her. She hasn't felt this scared in years.
"Better?" Mikasa slowly nodded. Miki gave a sigh of relief. "Good. Now why don't we-"
"Ms. Saegusa?" Lora entered the room. Her face showed bags under her eyes.
"Lora, how many times do I have to tell you not to come in while I'm doing therapy?" Miki stood up, crossed at her. "Didn't I tell you the risk if there is an interruption during the process!"
Lora yawned. "I'm sorry, Miki. But it's important."
Mikasa quickly collected herself and started headed towards the door. "In that case we should continue this some other time. Bye." Miki was about to say something but it was too late, she was already out the door.
"Should I get her?" Lora asked before letting out another yawn.
Miki shook her head. "No, she has to come back on her own. Now Lora, what is it?"
"Well an hour ago… there's been another situation with Rodan's clan. And it looks like Angurius has demanded a meeting with Rodan."
Miki rubbed her forehead. "Well here we go again." Miki gave a concerned look to Lora. "Any casualties?"
"No thank Deliverance," Lora answered. "Angurius managed to keep the argument in the bay, but the waves managed to carry away a few of the merchant's stands near the port."
Miki sighed in relief. At least there's some good news. "Now Lora, why are you so tired? Didn't you get some sleep?"
Lora covered her mouth as another yawn escaped. She shook her head and looked at Miki, "Sorry it's just…I had that dream again."
"Dream?" Miki asked then she gave a surprised look. "Oh, that dream. Been a long time since you and Moll had that dream. Wait, Moll did have the same dream, right?"
Lora shrugged. "I haven't had the chance to ask her yet."
"Well after this situation with Anguiurs and Rodan I want you to talk to your sister and see me. We can discuss more about the dream, okay?"
Lora nodded as another yawn escaped. "But before that, why don't you go and take a quick nap?" Miki suggested.
Lora smiled and yawned. "Thanks." Then a loud roar was heard overhead causing them to look up as Rodan flew overhead towards the location of his's old lair. "I think I'm going to need all the sleep I can get."
"YYAWWWN! Sorry."
"It's o-o-o-okay, Moll," Sanda said as he and Moll rode their horses in the direction that Anguirus went. It wasn't hard. They just followed the knocked over trees, crushed boulders, and deep footprints as if they were made by an angry child.
"Just warn me if I'm about to fall off my horse," Moll said before yawning. She caught Sanda looking at her with that same cute worried look he gives. "I'm fine Sanda. It was just a dream."
"A-a-a-a dream that kep-p-p-pet you up a-a-a-a-all night?" Sanda replied. Moll responded by riding close to him to pinch his cheek.
"It's cute how you worry about me."
Then the ground shook, two roars frightened the horses. Quickly Moll sent a calm, psychic wave on them, calming the beasts. The larger ones continued on.
"Well that woke me up," Moll said as she and Sanda started heading towards the noise. They spotted Sasha with her horse and a loaf of bread in her mouth.
"S-s-s-Sasha!" Sanda said as he and Moll got off their horses, "W-w-whats go-"
Sasha raised her index finger, telling them to wait a second. She pulled the bread out of her mouth while chewing a piece. As she started chewing, she pointed to both Anguirus and Rodan. Not fighting but in a Kaiju version of an argument…which involves a lot of stomping, roaring, and smashing of random objects.
"They haven't been fighting," Sasha said while chewing, "Haven't a clue what they are talking about."
"I got this." Moll waked in front and closed her eyes, using her telepathy to understand the two. "Okay, it's hard to get the full dialogue with them shouting all at once, but I think I can get some of it."
Moll started by translating Anguirus. "Okay Anguirus is tired of Rodan not doing anything to keep his clan under control." Then Rodan roared causing Moll to translate him. "Now Rodan is saying that since food has become scarce, along with him dealing with some outsiders, He is tired and that we should be grateful that we are not their prey."
The others understood. Since the Nebulans sent The Smog Monster loose, it destroyed nearly all wildlife and plant life on the island. Many kaijus had to fight over whatever is left. Many of the lone Kaijus turned their sights on humanity. Thanks to the alliance with Rodan's group human lives were saved, but the clan is still hungry.
Because of this many of the clan have begun stealing food from their allies. They've wrecked crops, they steal the fresh catch of fish, and even kill cattle. This naturally caused an uproar. Many, especially Anguirus, have had enough.
Anguirus slammed his paws down and roared angrily at Rodan. "Okay Anguirus is really not having this. He's no longer asking, he's demanding that Rodan gets his clan under control," Moll translated.
Rodan spread his wings and fired his beam towards the sky. When he ceased, he screeched at Anguirus one more time and jumped up in the air and onto his nest.
"Now Rodan said, 'he is the leader of his clan and he will punish them when he sees fit, unless Anguirus wishes to challenge him for leadership," Moll finished.
The area has now turned quiet. The onlookers nervously watched as the two monsters stared at each other, waiting for one of them to make the first move.
Anguirus snorted and turned away while softly roaring causing Moll let out a sigh of relief. "Anguirus said that he has no interest in taking over, and telling him to just keep an eye on his group."
Rodan relaxed but kept his sights on Anguirus and he let out a roar causing Anguirus to look back for a minute. Then he headed back to Tanikibo. "W-w-w-what did Ro-ro-rodan say?" asked Sanda.
Moll looked at them with worry, "Rodan said he appreciates this, but told Anguirus that many of his clan are becoming unhappy with the deal and one of them might challenge him for leadership. Someday Rodan might lose."
"And?" Sasha asked after gulping down another piece of bread. Moll just watched as Anguirus kept walking, "And Rodan hopes that whoever manages to kill him, won't be as strong as Anguirus."
Soon the group followed Anguirus and as they leaved the forest, they were watched by a few of Rodan's clan, many of them especially a Varan glared at them and then turned its glare towards their leader.
Author's Note: Antoher short one huh? Well don't worry about that. Now the next chapter will be centered back at New Eldia as the address the real problem of this Human/Kaiju alliance and what they may have to do.