Chapter 9 – Sister vs. Brother Part 1

Inside Godzilla's castle, Godzilla and Mothra are alone while Anguirus, Rodan, and King Caesar are away. Thanks to Godzilla, technology advanced to the point to have TV, Refrigerators, phones, and Washing Machines. Many businessman are wearing western clothes, but on days off, they wearing kimonos. With Obon Festival coming up soon, everyone is busy with the preparations. As the special week draws near, Godzilla is nearing his completion of his paperwork. However, he noticed that he is having some headaches and a blurry vision. Mothra noticed this and came to Godzilla.

Mothra = "Godzilla, are you feeling alright?"

Godzilla = "I don't know, I never got sick before…"

Mothra = "Then, this must be the first."

Godzilla = "Yeah… but it was bad timing. I have a meeting with senators about a certain issue that needs to be dealt with."

Mothra = "Looks like it needs to wait if you are not feeling well. Let's get you to bed before it gets worse."

Mothra got Godzilla to bed and he fell to sleep in a few minutes. Mothra went to the phone to call senators about the situation.

Male Senator = "Hello."

Mothra = "Hello, its Mothra. I know you have a meeting, but Godzilla isn't feeling well and needs some rest."

Male Senator = "I see, how is he now?"

Mothra = "He's in bed now."

Male Senator = "That's good, why not called Dr. Serizawa?"

Mothra = "Who?"

Male Senator = "Oh, I forgot to tell you sooner. Dr. Serizawa is a founder of Monarch, it's dedicated to research Kaiju Biology and use it for medical purposes."

Mothra = "I see, maybe I call give him a call."

Male Senator = "You should…"

After getting the information, Mothra went to the kitchen to prepare him some soup for him to eat. Mothra noticed that he is getting weak and losing his appetite. After he fell back to sleep, Mothra went to the phone and dialed the number.

Mothra = "Something is wrong… If Godzilla is getting worse, then he needs help."

At the Monarch Hospital, Dr. Serizawa is busy with his research papers as his colleges are having chats. Thanks to the Kaiju Biology, the Kaijus recognize it as the most important hospital for Kaijus. A phone ranged and Dr. Serizawa answered.

Dr. Serizawa = "Hello? Oh, Mothra-sama!"

His colleges stare at him.

Mothra = "I'm sorry to call you like this, but I need some help. You see, Godzilla is coming down with a fever and it seems to be getting worse. Do you think that you would be able come to the castle?"

Dr. Serizawa = "Of course, we will make our way there now."

Mothra = "Thank you so much."

Dr. Serizawa hanged up the phone and got his tools ready for an unexpected visit to the shogun.

Back at the castle, Godzilla is still resting in bed, but his condition seems to worsen. He is breathing heavily and Mothra continues to look after him. Mothra placed a wet towel on his forehead to cool him down. Mothra tried to get in contact with Rodan and the others, but they are still not present near a phone. The maid is standing by to assist Mothra with this situation.

Mothra = "Can you fetch me some more ice, please?"

Maid = "Yes ma'am."

Mothra = "Thank you."

Mothra continues to watch over Godzilla.

Mothra = "I really hope it's nothing serious. This reminds me of a time I met my brother again, it was unexpected and hard to deal with."

In the flash back, Godzilla and the gang traveled through the bamboo forest of the Wu Continent. Mothra revealed much of her past to Godzilla while walking down the path. Mothra is actually the only few Kaijus that resisted King Ghidorah and helping the resistance fight against his tyranny despite his power. Mothra knew the longer King Ghidorah continues to be Shogun, the more chaotic that both sides will experience.

Anguirus = "I am shock and surprise that you are accepted in the resistance. I would imagine that it was difficult to join from the start."

Mothra = "It was for a little while, my kind are peaceful so they were a little comfortable. I was able to change their views about Kaijus with my assistance in the battlefield."

Godzilla = "But were you still hunted by the Kaiju Hunters?"

Mothra = "Unfortunately, it was because of that, a few of my kind broke away from our peaceful village and attack the hunters villages for revenge."

Anguirus = "I was confused as to why the Kaiju Hunters hunted your kind, but then I learned about their silk threads you can produce."

Mothra = "You're not wrong there… The silk threads are produced in our child forms and the hunters use that for nets for fishing and hunting."

Godzilla = "Doesn't that bother you?"

Mothra stopped and the two male Kaijus stopped as well.

Mothra = "To tell you the truth, it does bother me. I just don't understand why they would continue hunting Kaijus, knowing that… one day the Kaijus will wipe them out. Were they raised to hate Kaijus, have they ever talked one instead pointing a sword at us?"

Godzilla = "I'm sorry, Mothra."

Mothra = "No, I'm fine, I just letting out my frustrations. It's really hard to gain peace in this harsh world."

Voice = "You are still dreaming that dream?"

Everyone stopped and looked around.

Anguirus = "Who's there?"

Mothra = "It can't be…"

Mothra turned to see a familiar face standing on a branch of a tree.

Mothra = "Battra… what are you doing here?"

Battra jumped down and stare at them.

Godzilla = "Mothra, you know him?"

Mothra = "He's my brother."

Battra = "It has been awhile, my dear sister."

Mothra = "It sure has, but you didn't come here just to see me. I know full well that you joined King Ghidorah at a chance to wipe out the Kaiju Hunters."

Battra = "Of course, you know there's no chance that these humans will change. The parents pass on their hate to their children and continue on. It has been that way for thousands of years, back to the times where very first war that was wage, between two powerful clans."

Mothra = "That may be true, Battra, but you have ignored one detail that will derail your plan. If Kaijus wage war against Humanity, then that adds to the fears and bloodshed will continue. It's natural for humans to fear the unknown; they just need the knowledge to understand our strengths."

Battra = "So foolish, they will have the knowledge of weaknesses and use it against us. King Ghidorah just wanted to make this clear; we will no longer be their toys to play with. He took the power of the Shogun to prove that we have a soul and a will. The true purpose of this resistance is to go back to those times of hunting until there's nothing left. We're no longer going to stand by and let these humans continue these killings."

Mothra = "Battra…"

Battra = "This is just the way of this cruel world."

Battra quickly took out a knife and threw it at Mothra, but Godzilla use himself as a shield. The knife hit his shoulder and he fell to his knees.

Mothra = "Godzilla!"

Anguirus got ready to charge, but Mothra stopped him.

Mothra = "Anguirus, you can't! He uses poison!"

Battra flew away as Godzilla's conditions starts to get worse.

Mothra = "We need to find a place and treat him now. Anguirus, help me carry him."

Anguirus grabbed Godzilla and carried him away from the path. Mothra followed them as they locate a safe haven to treat Godzilla's conditions.

Narrator = "How could her own brother do this?! Will Godzilla recover from his poison? How will Mothra overcome a trial against her own brother? Find out on part 2 of this sibling battle!"

Japanology:

The Oban Festival is a whole week of celebration of the return of their ancestors and the departure of their souls. Many customs develop differently in different areas, but the celebration of a loved one is still the core belief. This festival originated in the Buddhist teachings that arrived from china centuries ago.