Hey, Everyone! Just to be clear, the stories in this compilation are not in any kind of order. One could be set in the 90's, the next in the 70's, the next in the 2000's, then the 60's, then the near future. It all depends on my inspiration at the time.
This chapter is set in the late 70's. We have the 4th Doctor(Tom Baker, my 2nd favorite, the 'Doctor' I grew up with) and his companions for this are K-9 and the Time Lady Romonna, and takes places after their quest for the "Key to Time", and just before their adventures in 'E-Space'. The Japanese branch of UNIT has requested the Doctor's help with the new U.N. scientific research and kaiju-containment facilities for the new "Monster Islands" complex, and possibly his help in rounding up some of the monsters. Enjoy!
(translated from kaiju-speech)
Chapter 2: The Monster Islands
The destruction of the facility on Ogasawara Island(nick-named "Monster Island") in 1969 had been a blow to the scientific community. UNIT and the newly formed G-Force had to search for another safe place to house and study the world's kaiju.
The Elias, Twin Fairy Priestesses of Mothra pointed out that their home, Infant Island, was just one island in a circular archipelago of volcanic islands, some dormant some active; which also included the island of Faro – more commonly known as Skull Island – home of Kong. All the other islands were uninhabited, and had a range of environments; perfect to house the many kaiju, even those not yet discovered.
Thus, the work began constructing the new facilities for the scientists, and the security measures to prevent the monsters from escaping. It took nearly ten years. Then many of the less formidable kaiju were captured and brought to the islands by G-Force, Mothra, Zone Fighter, and the sentient robot Jet Jaguar.
Now the senior scientific personnel were waiting in the atrium of the main facility of the newly dubbed 'Sovereign Island' for the arrival of a man recommended by the British Branch of UNIT to assist in the capture of the more powerful kaiju. Waiting with them were the Twin Fairies, Jet Jaguar, and the Sakimori('Zone') Family: Zone Father, Zone Mother, Hikaru(Zone Fighter), Hotaru(Zone Angel), and Akira(Kid Zone, formerly Zone Junior); refugees from the destroyed planet of Utopia(aka: 'Peaceland').
There came a groaning/wheezing/thumping sound from the ether, increasing in volume as a blue Police box materialized into view, the blue light on top flashing. With a final flash and loud thump, it went silent. A few moments later, the doors opened. Out stepped a tall Caucasian man wearing a long, dark-brown corduroy coat and an extremely long, striped knitted scarf looped loosely several times around his neck and shoulders. He had a mop of curly brown hair on his head, a twinkle in his eyes, a prominent nose, and a warm smile on his lips. Behind him came a tall, dark-haired woman of surpassing beauty, and what appeared to be a silvery robot dog a little over knee-high in height.
"Hullo! I'm the Doctor", he greeted them cheerfully in a British accent. "My companions are Romonna(the woman nodded with a smile) and K-9."
"A pleasure to meet you and your companions, Doctor. Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart of UNIT speaks very highly of you", the lead scientist smiled, shaking the Time Lord's hand. He was an older Japanese man with a dark mustache and salt & pepper hair. "I am Dr. Yoshida, Director of this new research and containment facility and lead kaijuologist. Please allow me to introduce the others: this pleasant young lady to my left is my assistant Dr. Kyoko Yaname, to my right is Prof. Murai our chief geologist, Dr. Patricia Medford our chief entomologist, Dr. Nedrick Jackson our chief Paleontologist, Dr. John Carter and Dr. Rosalyn Joyce our lead marine biologists, Dr. Senzo Yamane our radiation expert, Dr. Shiragami our lead geneticist and biologist, Dr. Ide is a former member of the Science Patrol as well as our xenobiologist and alien tech specialist, and last but not least Dr. Henry Jones III is our archeologist and expert on the occult."
"You can call me 'Mutt'. Everyone does", the middle-aged American man said with a smile, shaking first the Doctor's hand then Romonna's, kissing her knuckle.
"I'm sure there's a very interesting story behind that nick-name, hmmm?", the Doctor chuckled, as 'Mutt' did as well.
"Also with us here is Jet Jaguar", Dr. Yoshida indicated the robot, who saluted.
"Ah yes, I've heard of you, my metal friend!", the Doctor said with delight. "Earth's first artificial-intelligence to attain self-awareness, housed in a combat-capable, size-changing robotic frame. Created by cyberneticist and robotics expert Dr. Goro in 1973. Alongside Godzilla, you repelled the kaiju-cyborgs Megalon and Gigan; an impressive achievement. I understand you've continued to travel about the planet since then, lending assistance in kaiju-related matters. I'm sure K-9 would enjoy the opportunity to interface with you."
"Affirmative, Master", the futuristic computer/robot dog replied in his slightly shrill electronic voice, having scanned the robot warrior. "Jet Jaguar is the pinnacle of Earth's cybernetic technology of this time-period. I am certain he can learn a great deal from me."
Jet Jaguar replied with his electronic tones, giving a 'thumbs-up'.
"Here we have….", Dr. Yoshida began, only for the Doctor to step forward eagerly with a big smile….
"Some very old friends!", the Time Lord grinned, hugging the members of the Sakimori Family. "Mr. and Mrs. Sakimori! A pleasure to see you again! And children! A bit older, more mature and looking strong. How is Sakimori Senior?"
"Grandfather has…passed into the great beyond", Hikaru replied sadly, the others looking down solemnly.
"I'm very sorry", the Doctor said softly. "He was a wise and trusted friend. I will miss him as you do."
The Sakimori family nodded in thanks with small smiles.
"Greetings, Doctor", the Twin Fairies greeted in almost musical unison. "It has been a very long time. May the Blessings of Mothra be upon you."
"Why thank you, ladies", he smiled, kneeling to greet them. "A pleasure to see you both again."
"Shall we all be seated?", Dr. Yoshida said, indicating to the group of tables and chairs in the atrium.
"Yes, of course. But first", the Doctor smiled, pulling a crinkly, brown paper bag from his coat pocket and opening it. "Would anyone like a Jelly-Baby?"
Most of the group politely declined. However, Dr. Joyce accepted one while Mutt and Akira Sakimori happily each had one of every flavor.
Over the next few hours, Dr. Yoshida and his team went over all their current research & observation and security & containment measures. These included the electro-magnetic energy screens that would be activated by proximity sensors to contain the various kaiju within the perimeter of the archipelago. Only the strongest and most resilient would potentially be able to force their way through.
They also described many of the current 'residents', and their islands. Infant Island of course was the home of Mothra and the tribe who worshipped her. Surrounded by a perpetual storm system, Skull Island was known as 'Faro' by the tribe of islanders(the Iwi) that lived there, and was lorded over by the very territorial Kong. It was also home to some unique mega-fauna, including the exceedingly dangerous reptilian species dubbed "skull-crawlers" by WWII American Fighter pilot Lt. Hank Marlow. These two were the only islands in the circular chain with indigenous humans.
One of the smaller islands had been claimed by Sanda and Gaira, and was thus dubbed "Brothers Atoll".
The aptly named "Hive Island" was currently perhaps the most savage and dangerous island in the chain. The massive spider Kumonga ruled here. It was also home to several Kamakuras, dozens over-sized black scorpions from Mexico, and at least one colony of giant mutated ants like those that had originated near White Sands New Mexico and later nested in the storm-drains of Los Angeles. There was also a plethora of other dangerously large, mutated insects: beatles, centipedes, locusts, termites, etc. The entire island is an active and very brutal food-chain.
The giant oni Gabara seemed to be swimming from island to island, possibly searching for one that suited him. Mutt was particularly interested in his activity due to his apparent mythical origins.
A few of the Western islands also have ancient ruins, possibly vestiges of the fallen Mu Empire. Until any kaiju take up residence on these islands, Mutt and his teams were taking frequent expeditions to them.
Mutated dinosaurs Gorosaurus and Baragon had claimed a small island on the Eastern side of the archipelago, though they often swam to different islands in search of food.
The remaining islands, of various size, were currently vacant; awaiting new kaiju to call them home.
Within the vast expanse of ocean surrounded by the islands dwelled the marine kaiju and other monstrous denizens of the deep. Most ordinary sea life could come and go at will, as they were not large enough to trigger the proximity sensors. Titanosaurus reigned supreme here currently. Ebirah, Gezora, Kamaebas, and Ganimes were the large residents of note, plus several oodakus(giant mutated octopi) and a few surviving megalodon sharks.
A small population of roks(colossal mutated condors, named for the giant birds of middle-eastern legend) flew among all the islands and central sea, hunting for food or being eaten themselves.
The largest and most volcanically active island, where the main hub of the facility was located, had been named "Sovereign Island", as it was intended to be the home of Godzilla, King of the Monsters.
"Godzilla, like several others, has yet to be captured and brought here. So far, only Varan and Manda have taken up residence on this island", Dr. Yoshida said.
"Well, it seems you've thought of everything", Romonna said.
"Everything indeed", the Doctor quipped. "But you're not sure how to proceed, given that Godzilla and these others you're referring to are so powerful that both capture and containment would be…. problematic, if not impossible, hmmm?"
"Yes, exactly", Miss Kyoko confirmed. "We're hoping that you can help us improve the containment measures to be more effective, and perhaps some ideas for how capture them."
"I have some ideas to…... 'encourage' them to want to stay, although the logistics of what I have in mind will be a nightmare", Dr. Yamane said. "Our biggest concern is getting them here, especially Godzilla."
"Analysis complete, Master", K-9 suddenly announced, drawing everyone's attention. No one had noticed him go over to a nearby computer terminal and extend the long probe from his glowing red 'eyes' to touch it. "I have found multiple points where relatively minor changes or adjustments to software or upgrades to hardware with available technology will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the security and containment systems by 15.37%, and fully compensate for movement velocity of any given kaiju in any given environment."
"Good dog, K-9", the Doctor praised. "However, I've told you before that it's impolite to access our friends' systems before asking permission."
"Apologies, Master", K-9 replied, retracting his probe. "I was merely being efficient."
"He scanned and analyzed our entire system in just a few minutes?", Dr. Yoshida asked, astounded. He knew better than most just how complex it was.
"Negative", K-9 answered as the Doctor was about to reply. "Analysis and conclusions were completed in 43.6721 seconds."
Yoshida and his team were astounded, while the Doctor simply beamed with pride.
"Dr. Yamane?", the Doctor's voice breaking them all from their shock. "What did you have in mind to….what was it you said?...encourage Godzilla and these others to stay on the island?"
"*ahem*Yes", Yamane opened the file he was holding. "There are some natural deposits of low-grade uranium randomly located around the island. As we all know, Godzilla and others like him feed on radiation for sustenance. However, the deposits won't be enough of an enticement to stay. So I started thinking about mankind's use of nuclear power and other applications of various forms of radiation and radioactive materials. As it stands now, all of it produces tons of dangerous radioactive waste around the world every year. The only current option for what to do with it all is storage, which is hazardous in and of itself; especially in transit to the storage facilities. But what if we could find a constructive use for it?"
"You want to bring it here as an additional source of radiation", the Doctor grinned, catching on.
"Right! We dump it all right into the active volcano!", Yamane said enthusiastically. "That will keep the rad levels high enough for the kaiju, but benign enough to not endanger the facility or personnel, nor impact the natural environment too negatively."
"Computer models have been favorable that his idea could work", Yoshida said. "But the major obstacle is the logistics to safely transport that much hazardous material all the way out here safely are nearly impossible."
"Hmmmm, yes I can see how that could be problematic", the Doctor agreed. "And you need a solution to this before trying to bring Godzilla here, or he could simply decide to leave and force his way through your barriers."
"Exactly", Yoshida confirmed.
"Transmat, Master", K-9 said.
"K-9?"
"Equip every existing storage facility with a transmat device locked onto set coordinates fifty meters above the center of the volcano's caldera", K-9 elaborated. "From there the radioactive materials will simply fall into the molten lava."
"And make use of the existing infrastructure that brings the stuff to the facilities anyway!", Yamane exclaimed. "That's brilliant!"
"Affirmative", K-9 replied with a hint of smugness in his otherwise even tone.
"However", the Doctor said direly, "Earth is decades away from developing transmat technology on your own, and simply giving it to you is beyond the guidelines of Time that I am allowed to work within."
The scientists slumped in disappointment.
"Unnecessary, Master", K-9 said. "There are multiple intact or semi-intact samples of the technology that had been left behind and collected by many governments after various failed attempts by aliens to invade Earth that can be reverse-engineered to create devices with the current level of technology."
"That's my area of expertise", Dr. Ide grinned, thinking of the possibilities. "And I know just the people to recruit to help me."
"And since it's within the realm of possibility for you at this point in time, I can help you without violating the Laws of Time", the Doctor grinned. "Good thinking, K-9!"
"Affirmative."
"We just need to find the most viable pieces available", Miss Kyoko said. "I'll begin a search inquiry…."
"Five are in storage at the facility in the United States known as 'Area 51'. Three are being studied by the Torchwood Institute in London. And one was collected by the Moonlight SY-3 crew from the Kilaak base that had been on Earth's moon, and is currently held by G-Force, Japan."
xxXXxx
(Time-skip, months later)
The Monster Islands Science Team, along with the Doctor and his companions, were overseeing the test runs of the transmat devices that had been built and installed at nearly every nuclear-power plant and radioactive-waste storage facility on the planet. Thus far, all had functioned well within projected parameters. They were crude and primitive by universal standards. They could not safely transport living beings, but they would suffice for the purpose they had been created for.
Each device could transport a maximum of ten tons of material per shot, and required several hours to cool-down and reset before it could be used again safely. All of them were locked onto the same coordinates; between fifty and one hundred meters above the center of the active volcanic caldera on Sovereign Island. A relay device in the facility control center ensured the precision of arrival. So far the various locations had sent everything from the cores of old X-ray machines to the warheads of decommissioned bombs and missiles.
Now they were just waiting for the final location, in a mountain 20 miles East of Las Vegas, to send their inert test-load. If successful, they would send their first load of radioactive materials.
"Dr. Yoshida?", Kyoko called from her station, listening to her headset. "The Rock Range Facility is ready for their test runs. First load transporting in 3…2…1..."
They all watched the monitors as a cargo container flashed into existence above the volcano, and immediately fell into the crater.
"Excellent!", Dr. Yoshida cheered, along with all the scientists and technicians.
"Successfully received, Rock Range", Kyoko informed the crew in Nevada. "Ready for final test. Five hours to transport."
"It seems things are going well, hmmm?", the Doctor said cheerfully beside Dr. Yoshida and Romonna.
"And radiation levels have increased dramatically on the island from the volcano outward", young Dr. Yamane noted from his station. "But not dangerously so, just as the computer models and my own calculations predicted."
"Affirmative", K-9 agreed. "And according my calculations, the probability that Godzilla, Rodan, Anguirus, and any others like them will choose to remain here once captured has increased by 67.83%."
While they waited, the barrier upgrades were double-checked and tested to satisfaction.
"Rock Range final test run", Kyoko called out. "Active load transporting in 3…2…1…"
As before, a container appeared and fell into the lava. With that, the testing phase for what had started as a logistical nightmare was completed successfully. Cheers and congratulations all around.
"We could not have done this so quickly without you and your companions' help, Doctor", Dr. Yoshida gratefully said to the Time Lord with a bow and handshake.
"Yes, but now comes the more difficult task", The Doctor replied gravely.
"Affirmative", K-9 agreed.
xxXXxx
"We were only able to find all of our current residents because they came too close to civilization, or we were already aware of their location", Dr. Yoshida explained. "Various militaries were able to bring in some of the smaller, less dangerous specimens. Mothra, Jet Jaguar, and Zone Fighter were able capture the others and bring them here. However, Godzilla, Rodan, and Anguirus are almost always on the move. Rodan is sometimes picked up on radar, but always in different regions, and always gone by the time anyone reaches the location."
"While Godzilla and Anguirus, traveling by sea and underground, are even harder to track or locate", Dr. Shiragami added. "Unless they surface and come ashore."
"Which would be bad enough with how destructive they are just because of their sheer size", Romonna said. "It will be compounded several times over when they resist your efforts to capture them."
"Not necessarily", Hikaru Sakimori replied. "Godzilla is my friend. We fought side-by-side to defend the planet several times from the Terror-Beasts of the Garoga Empire. I can communicate with him to a degree, as can Jet Jaguar."
"And Mothra can speak fluently with any kaiju", the Twin Fairies added in unison. "And with our telepathy, we can understand everything they say."
"I can also speak kaiju", the Doctor told them, surprising them all, including Romonna. "So communication isn't the problem. Finding and reaching them is."
"The sensors aboard the TARDIS could easily be calibrated to find and track them by their unique radiation signatures, Master", K-9 said.
"Yes", the Doctor said, the wheels turning in his mind. "Hikaru and Jet Jaguar can join us aboard the TARDIS. We'll scan from orbit, and when we detect any of them, we can simply materialize at their location. They you two can leave the TARDIS and get their attention. It should be simple from there."
"We'll be ready when you are, Doctor", Hikaru said confidently, while Jet Jaguar gave a 'thumbs-up'.
"And Akira and I will be standing by here aboard the Smokey", Hotaru added. "Just in case we're needed."
"And Mothra will also be ready to assist in any way she can", the Twin Fairies said in unison.
xxXXxx
The TARDIS was in relatively stationary orbit of the Earth, over the Pacific Ocean. The Doctor was at the controls, while Hikaru and Romonna watched the sensors.
Off to the side, Jet Jaguar was knelt down to more easily allow K-9 to interface with his systems. While they conversed in cyberspace, K-9 made several suggestions for improvements to Jet's physical frame, weaponry, and AI program. The robot committed them to memory so he could present them to his creator at a later date.
"We found one", Romonna suddenly said. Hikaru and the Doctor went to her side, as K-9 and Jet Jaguar disconnected.
"It's Rodan", Hikaru pointed out. "He's on a small volcanic island in the Aleutian chain. He has often chosen to roost on volcanos in the past."
"Then here we go", the Doctor smiled. "K-9, lock navigation on his location while I set the Time circuits. We'll rematerialize instantly, before he can go anywhere."
"I had better transform", Hikaru said. "Zone Fight Power!"
Hikaru's armored uniform materialized on his body in a flash of light, revealing Zone Fighter.
xXx
Rodan had been resting the last few hours, and had taken a short nap. But he had to take to the air again soon, lest those annoying humans in tiny flying machines come to harass him. Granted, he could easily out-fly them, but he just wanted to be left alone.
All the battles over the years have taken a toll on his weary soul, to say nothing of being controlled like a puppet by aliens on two occasions. He had defended this world alongside his fellow kaiju, and yet the humans still…..
He heard the strangest sound, something he'd never heard before; and he immediately raised his guard and prepared to take off. Then he saw it. A tiny blue box with a flashing blue light on top seemed to fade into existence on the ground in front of him. The Samurai of the Skies growled. This had the stench of alien technology! And yet, he was curious.
A door opened on the box, and four tiny figures stepped out. At first he thought they were humans, until he caught their scents; aliens and a robot!
(TRESSPASSERS!), Rodan's cackling roar snarled as he spread his wings. (LEAVE ME AND THIS WORLD NOW OR I WILL DESTROY YOU!)
(Wait please!), Jet Jaguar's electronic voice rang out, and Rodan paused in curiosity. (I am Jet Jaguar. I have fought beside your ally and King; Godzilla. As has this man; Zone Fighter.)
Rodan had heard of these two from Godzilla, that they could be trusted. But still…
(What of these aliens with you? Are they a threat? Are they controlling you?!)
(No, they are not.), Zone Fighter said. (They are friends who helped us find you. This is the Doctor, a very old friend of my family, and his companion Romonna.)
(Find me for what purpose? What do you want of me?)
(A new island home has been created for you and all kaiju to replace the one destroyed by aliens years ago.), the Doctor spoke through a translation device. Understanding kaiju was easier than speaking it. (Far to the South of here.)
Rodan remembered Monster Island. Living peacefully among his fellow kaiju, except for the occasional…. disagreement. True, strange barriers kept him from flying too far, but plenty of food and a comfortable environment. Until those damn aliens showed up! Bad enough they somehow took control of him and the others, but they did something to the radioactive stuff in the ground that made the island so perfect, overloading it and destroying the island! It would be nice to live peacefully again, no pesky human jets annoying him. Still…..
(Why should I give up the freedom of the skies for one tiny island?), Rodan squawked.
(This new place is far bigger, spanning a cluster many islands and the sea in between), Jet Jaguar told him. (If you follow me, I can show you?)
The Samurai of the Sky pondered the offer.
(Very well, lead the way. But if this is a trick, I will destroy you!)
Jet Jaguar nodded and lifted off. He flew around Rodan's head once then turned to fly South. The Doctor and the others re-entered the TARDIS as Rodan flapped his wings to take off and follow the robot.
"Well that went about as well as possible", Romonna remarked with relief.
"Yes", the Doctor agreed cautiously. "But our other friends are not only more stubborn, but also more unpredictable."
"Affirmative", K-9 agreed.
"Well, let's get looking for them", Hikaru said.
xXx
Oddly enough, they located Anguirus and Godzilla at the same time. However, they were 10,000 miles apart.
"Godzilla knows and trusts me", Hikaru reminded them. "So I should be with you to deal with him."
"Anguirus appears to be resting just off of Easter Island", K-9 noted. "Historical data shows that when he does this, he remains where he is for several days, then leaves peacefully if not provoked. We can provide his location to our friends in the Monster Islands complex so that they can dispatch Jet Jaguar or Mothra to contact him. Godzilla is our priority target."
"And he doesn't look happy", Romonna said warily. "It looks like he's just blasting his radiation-ray flames all around him! As if he's fighting a whole battle armada."
"Let me see", the Doctor replied, curious as to why Godzilla would be acting that way; throwing around more energy than his battles with MechaGodzilla or King Ghidorah. Looking more closely at the location and the sensor readings, a small smile came to his lips. "Well, that explains that."
"What?", Hikaru and Romonna asked at once.
xXx
To say the King was angry would be a ridiculously laughable understatement, were the prospect not so terrifying. Even more so as he vented his rage with massive, wide, sweeping blasts of his breath-ray. Stupid humans! He had fought to defend this planet many times against many threats, and triumphed over them all. And yet the stupid humans were still destroying it themselves with their pollution! This massive patch of floating garbage, debris, and chemical waste had blanketed the ocean's surface for miles! This was exactly the kind of thing that had enabled Hedorah to spawn in the first place!
Well, he wasn't going to allow that to happen again! With every blast of his breath, vast swaths were vaporized outright while even more caught fire and burned. The rising smoke was putrid and toxic…..until the next sweep of the King's breath vaporized it and the burning materials as part of the next swath.
He had been at this for hours, and this gyre of waste was now only a fraction of its original size. But it was taking a toll. His energy reserves were getting low. He would need to feed on sufficient radiation soon, or go into hibernation to recharge. His hunger was beginning to temper his rage.
Then Godzilla paused, sensing something far above him. Something familiar, and approaching fast! He looked up to see a tiny speck falling from the sky, and barely heard the shouted words….
"ZONE DOUBLE FIGHT POWER!"
In a flash of light, the speck was gone; replaced by his friend and ally Zone Fighter! The giant humanoid drifted downward until he was chest-deep in the sea like himself. Godzilla had not seen his friend for many seasons, not since the crushing final defeat the two of them had inflicted upon the invading Garoga Empire. The shattered remains of the alien forces withdrew from Earth, and had not returned since.
(Hello, old friend), Zone said in greeting.
(Greetings. It has been some time), Godzilla replied. (Why have you sought me out this way? Have the Garogas returned with their pathetic excuses for monsters? Or is there some new threat you need my help to destroy?)
(No, my friend), Zone chuckled. (The Garogas have returned to their homeworld. I have not come to ask for your help.)
(Then why are you here?), Godzilla asked dubiously. If he had been human, he would have arched an eyebrow as Zone lifted and held his right hand in front of himself. Then a strange sound he had never heard before came to his ears.
(I have some friends who wish to meet you, Godzilla), Zone said as a small blue box topped by a flashing blue light materialized in his open hand. A small door opened in the front and two figures that appeared to be human stepped out. They looked human, but Godzilla could smell that they were alien and their box wreaked of otherworldly technology. A low growl rumbled in his throat, but his friend Zone was an alien, so he knew not all aliens were evil. And Zone Fighter claimed that they were his friends, so he would see how this played out…for now.
(Hullo, Godzilla!), the fluff-haired male called out. (I'm the Doctor. My companions are Romonna[the tall female] and K-9[the metal "dog" that had just emerged]. We are deeply honored to meet the King of the Kaiju of Earth.)
(Thank you), Godzilla replied, taken aback slightly by the Doctor's manners and respect. (Why have you come? And why did you need my friend when it is clear that that you speak to me directly?)
(Well, to be completely honest, we had to be sure you wouldn't simply blast us out of the sky before you heard us out), the Doctor smirked. (And I am a very old friend of Hikaru's family, so he was the logical choice to introduce us.)
(Hmmph!), Godzilla smirked in return. (I suppose you are correct. Zone and his family are the only aliens I have met that have not tried to control or kill me, or take over my home. I have heard tales of other giant alien Warriors of Light who have come here to defend the humans, but have not met any of them. So why did you wish to meet me?)
(The humans have built a new home for you and your kind), Zone told him. (It is much like the island that was destroyed by the Kilaaks, but much bigger and more complex.)
(I and some of the others only humored the humans by staying there), Godzilla said with derision. (We could have left any time we wished! But the humans left us alone when we were there, so there was that. And the ground practically oozed the energy I feed on, which I know is exceedingly rare. But having us all in one place like that made us an easy target! Why would I make my kind vulnerable like that again? And in a place without enough food to sustain us?)
(This place is different), Zone told him. (It's not just one island. It's an entire chain of islands arranged in a circle. Mothra's home is one of the islands there, as is Kong's island home[Godzilla's eyes narrowed at mention of the giant ape]. And there are many other islands for you all, so you won't be just one big target like before.)
(And one island has been prepared especially for you and others who need to feed as you do), the Doctor added. (The active volcano there is where all the man-made materials with the energy you need for food is now dumped. I helped them build and install the technology to do so safely. So it benefits both your kind and the humans.)
Godzilla blinked, whether it was in amusement, surprise, disbelief, or any combination of those, no one could know. He tilted his head slightly, as if considering what was said.
(This seems too good to be true), he said finally. (What is – as the humans would say – "the catch"?)
(The barriers to keep all of you within the archipelago are more powerful than before), Zone told his friend honestly. (The strongest among you could probably still force your way out, but it would not be easy or pleasant.)
(I thought as much), Godzilla huffed. (The humans just want to lock us all up! And study us like common animals in a zoo! Why should I or any of my kind give up the freedom to roam our world as is our birthright?!)
(You have every right to be angry, Godzilla), the Doctor said. (Despite all the times you and your allies have saved this world from invasion or destruction, the humans still fear you and still attack you because of that fear. But consider what these new Monster Islands represent: a chance for you and your kind to live in peace, free of the harassment of annoying humans and their machines; one with far more space and gives you far more freedom of movement than the first island did. And like that first island, this new place was prepared for you by humans….. humans who want to live in peace with you and your kind, and learn from you.)
(And consider this, too, my friend), Zone added, seeing his friend thinking. (Most of your fellow kaiju are already there. Mothra and Kong have been there since before the start, reigning over their home islands. Jet Jaguar led Rodan there yesterday, and Mothra is leading Anguirus there as we speak.)
Godzilla growled softly as he considered everything he'd been told, thinking for long minutes. These new 'Monster Islands' sounded too good to be true, and they were asking him to surrender his freedom, to be 'kept' there and studied by the humans again. But, they were asking, not trying to capture and force him; not that they could. The thought of living in peace did have appeal. He made his decision.
(Help me finish my work here), the King said. (Then I will follow you to see these new islands myself before I make my decision. And IF I decide to stay, there are conditions. I can often sense when and where I am needed. Other times, Jet Jaguar or yourself have come or called me for help. At such times, I and any kaiju I command will be allowed to leave and deal with these threats!)
(Fair enough, my friend), the Doctor nodded. (We will speak to the scientific team of the islands. We'll dematerialize in the TARDIS so you can finish what you were doing.)
(And I will help you), Zone said. (Then I will lead you there, my friend.)
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Godzilla surveyed 'Sovereign Island', noting the others already there. Rodan had claimed a roost on the smaller, less active volcano on the island. Varan and Manda had chosen lairs in different areas. Anguirus arrived just before Godzilla and greeted his friend. Then the spiky kaiju went to search for a comfortable place to take a nap.
Godzilla found the climate acceptable, but more importantly the main volcano emitted enough radiation to sustain him easily. Maybe this wouldn't be such a bad place to call home. Then he heard a familiar sound, followed by a familiar voice.
(Godzilla, the science team agrees to your terms), the Doctor called out to him from the door of the TARDIS. (While it is impossible to shut-down the containment fields, a manual over-ride can be used to allow you and your allies to pass through at low-power. They also wished to be honest with you in that some of the more aggressive kaiju here may be a problem from time to time. And as such, you might have to step in to rein them in.)
(*Hmmph!* I thought as much), Godzilla snorted. He had earned and kept his title as 'King' through battle, and that was unlikely to change. Still, many new islands to explore, enclosing a large expanse of sea, his allies close to hand, the freedom to come as go as needed, and a comfortable home to return to.
(Have you decided, my friend?), Zone Fighter asked him. Godzilla nodded.
(I will call this place home), Godzilla said. (And from here I will continue to protect this world. And you, Doctor, have my thanks for making it possible for me and those like me to feed here easily. I owe you a great debt for that, and I will not forget it. Should you ever require my help, you shall have it. This day, you have made a friend in the King of the Monsters.)
(Thank you, Godzilla), the Doctor replied. (I am always glad to make a new friend, especially one who protects the Earth as fiercely as you do.)
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Author's notes: And so the new Monster Islands are established, and Godzilla and the Doctor have found new allies in each other. Not surprising really, considering that between the two of them they've repelled more alien invasions of Earth than the entire DC universe!
To be clear, in my 'Kaiju Universe' the events of "Destroy All Monsters" occurred in 1969, not 1999 as stated by the film narrator. While the original Monster Island facility and most of the island itself was destroyed at that time, Godzilla and a few others still frequented there for a few years until it crumbled away completely.
Godzilla's voice: Kevin Michael Richardson.
Rodan's voice: Tom Cruise, the "Top Gun" himself!
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