Chapter 12 – Bear in the Woods

Back in the present, Godzilla and the gang are now enjoying a full course meal that features Snow Crab. Everyone enjoys the meal while the sun goes down. Anguirus and King Caesar passed out from Sake again, but Rodan managed to avoid it. Then, they are preparing to go to bed as the futon is laid out.

Godzilla = "The Hot Spring really did the trick, I feel better than ever."

Mothra = "Maybe we should do this more often to avoid getting sick."

Godzilla = "Yeah, I can't let it happen again."

While Godzilla gets into bed, Rodan is at the window staring at the stars. Anguirus came behind him and sat next to him.

Anguirus = "I heard you passed out… Are you ok?"

Rodan = "Yeah, I was overheating… that's all. Mothra took care of me."

Anguirus = "That's good to hear…"

There was a moment of silence.

Rodan = "Hey, do you remember the day we meet and the Kaiju we faced back then?"

Anguirus = "Of course I do, it was the time that you and Godzilla saved me."

Rodan = "Back then, I was confused. I didn't understand why Godzilla bothers to protect humans. But now, I realized it is not worth fighting a human. They do have some spirit to fight back, but they know that they will die doing so."

Anguirus = "That is true… there are risk in doing so; like revenge and people inspired to take the mantle of the fallen."

Rodan = "I was really wasn't smart back then…"

Rodan drifted back to the past.

Back in the village, King Caesar continues his slow recovery and told them about a Bear Kaiju that has been stalking the villagers. King Caesar tried to help, but the Bear Kaiju caught him by surprise and beaten him to the point that his bones fractured. Rodan came and pulled him out, but the Kaiju still lingers. Godzilla noticed that Anguirus was gone for too long and got worried, so he went out to find him while Rodan tagged along. They are now at the entrance.

Rodan = "This is the place… King Caesar was barely crossing when I found him."

Godzilla = "Can I ask you something?"

Rodan = "What?"

Godzilla = "Are the Half Breeds being hated by both sides?"

Rodan = "Yeah, with both Kaiju and humans hating them, they had no choice but to settle with other Half Breeds."

Godzilla = "Must be difficult, they were rejected by both sides and have nowhere else to turn to…"

Rodan = "…"

Suddenly, they heard a crash noises and ran to see Anguirus on his knees in pain. Godzilla ran to him and noticed a shadow coming at him. He quickly picked him up and got out of the way. The Kaiju revealed himself to a brown bear with ragged clothes and beaded necklace. All he does is nothing but glaring at his opponents.

Anguirus = "I'm… sorry…"

Godzilla = "Hang in there, just rest here and you will be fine."

Godzilla placed Anguirus on a tree and turned to the bear. The battle begins with the Bear Kaiju charging at Godzilla many times. Rodan helps out using fire attacks, but the bear made quick dodges. Now, they are in a tug-a-war type of clash.

Godzilla = "Why is it that you are attacking this village? Is it because they are Half Breeds with half of it being human? What's wrong with that?!"

The Bear Kaiju said nothing and continues to put his weight on him.

Godzilla = "I understand that the Kaiju Hunters uncaring humans in the view of a Kaiju, but what's the point of it. The humans are afraid of us because we can easily topple them in one attack!"

Rodan was in shock and the words struck him. He remembers his family and the destruction that the Kaiju Hunters brought to his home. Godzilla pushed the Bear Kaiju into a tree and waited for him to get back up. However, the Bear Kaiju coughed hard and fainted. Godzilla and Rodan took a closer look to see the Bear Kaiju having some sort of reaction.

Godzilla = "Something is wrong and he's not acting. I'll go and get Mothra."

Godzilla ran back to the village as Rodan watches over the bear.

After a few minutes, Mothra is checking out the Bear Kaiju while King Caesar is helping out Anguirus who did not suffer any fractions with his encounter. The villagers gathered at the entrance to see the

The Bear Kaiju is still asleep and Mothra found something that got her interest.

Mothra = "This is so strange; it seems to be some sort of trance."

Godzilla = "Trance?"

Mothra = "I do hear stories that the Kaiju Hunters do make concoctions that targets anger and fear. I was fortunate that I encountered a patient that was under a fear effects. It should be similar so I can help him."

Mothra got a mixture in her bag and fed it to the Bear Kaiju. The Kaiju began to awaken and got to survey his surroundings.

Bear Kaiju = "Where am I? What am I doing here?"

Rodan = "You don't remember? You were constantly attacking this village of Half Breeds."

Bear Kaiju = "I was, my memory is kind of fuzzy."

Anguirus = "Do you remember what happened before you came here?"

Bear Kaiju = "Let's see, I was minding my business at my cave when I was struck with something on my back. That's when I passed out."

King Caesar = "It must be the time he was attacked by the Kaiju Hunters… maybe."

Godzilla = "At this point, we don't have an answer. For right now, let us our new friend some time to recover."

Godzilla and gang carried the Bear Kaiju inside the village and met with the villagers. The Half Breeds became close to him and invited to let him stay. Godzilla and the gang headed out to their next destination, Mothra's birth town. However, Rodan is waiting for them at the entrance.

Godzilla = "Do you need something?"

Rodan = "Yeah… Do you mind… that I join you?"

Everyone was surprised for a moment.

Mothra = "Is there any reason?"

Rodan = "Well, I too hate humans on a low level; they killed my family years ago. However, you said something that changed me and now I am wondering why I still hate them. I figure joining you would clear somethings for me, so what do you say."

Godzilla = "Sure… Welcome aboard."

Rodan smiled as he joins the gang in their journey.

In the morning, Godzilla and the gang just let the inn to return to Tokyo. Godzilla has recovered and now is full of energy. Mothra and Rodan are waiting for the rest to arrive. Suddenly, Rodan realized something and freaked out which scared Mothra.

Rodan = "Oh my God, I forgot!"

Mothra = "What?"

Rodan = "I forgot something important before we felt. Gah!"

Mothra = "Did you forget something at the hotel?"

Rodan = "No way, I forgot about Operation Confess your Feelings!"

Mothra instantly turned red.

Mothra = "What are you saying?!"

Rodan = "It is so obvious, you and Godzilla knew each other the longest and yet you have not said anything to him from the heart. So there for…"

Mothra = "Eh?"

Rodan = "You are incapable of confessing your feelings to him; you need a push and a helping hand."

Mothra = "I…"

Godzilla, Anguirus, and King Caesar returned to see Rodan on the floor with a hand print on his face. Mothra pretended not to notice. Everyone returned home just in time for the festival. Rodan on the other hand, is planning on more operations to help Mothra which gave her the cold shoulder.

Japanology:

The Japanese word for Snow Crab is Zuwaigani and it is a specialty of winter events. There is actually an event called Zumaigani Festival that features the sales of Snow Crab. In traditional inns, the meal features all sorts of style cooking; grilled, raw, soup, and boiled.