Chapter 18 – Disaster Strikes

(This chapter is dedicated to Fukushima on the day of March 11th and I will do what I can to help remember the victims that were lost to the earthquake and tsunami. This is a fictional story, but the tragedy and the loss were real. Please enjoy it.)

It was a normal day in Tokyo and Godzilla is continuing his efforts to stabilize the continents while they progress in technology. However, he got news from one of the senators that Fukushima and northern Japan was struck by an earthquake and tsunami. Godzilla couldn't stand by and let humans sacrifice their lives to save others. He and his friends made the journey to Fukushima to aid the people along with other Kaiju groups.

At the damaged building, Godzilla is with Anguirus at the situation room. The rescue teams are still conducting search and rescue, so Godzilla had Mothra stay behind to aid the wounded. Godzilla went to the flooded areas with the Rescue Crew while Anguirus and King Caesar searched in the areas of crumbling buildings. Rodan and the other flying Kaijus went by air to survey the affected areas.

At the Medical Tent, Mothra is helping the medics and doctors treated the wounded. Those who did not make it are lying on the ground and waited for transport to hospitals to have them identify.

Mothra = "Are the operating rooms ready?"

Doctor = "Yes, it's all set."

Mothra = "Alright, take all the critical injured there and have them treated."

Doctor = "Yes ma'am."

The doctors and nurses rushed some of the patients to the operating room. Mothra treated those with cuts and illnesses.

Mothra = "I wonder how the others are doing…"

Godzilla is seen swimming in the flood areas and located some of the stranded survivors. The boats are filled with people already and turn back to camp to unload them. Godzilla stayed behind to locate more. Godzilla finds another group of survivors on the roof of the flooded house.

Godzilla = "Is everyone alright?"

Female Survivor = "It's the Shogun!"

Male Survivor = "Yes, we are fine, but we are hungry. We have been here for days, we need supplies."

Godzilla = "Hang on; we'll get you out of here soon. Let me contact someone."

Godzilla took out a phone. Rodan is directing some helicopters to the survivors and gets a phone call from Godzilla.

Rodan = "Rodan here."

Godzilla = "Rodan, I found another group of survivors and I need a helicopter here."

Rodan = "You got it, I'll be right there."

Rodan took one of the helicopters and direct it to Godzilla's position and rescued them. Anguirus and King Caesar are helping rescue team navigate through the crumbling buildings.

Anguirus = "I knew that many continents are prone to earthquakes, but it's unpredictable to know the strength and the damage."

King Caesar = "Indeed…"

King Caesar and Anguirus found a family of four trapped under a building and direct the rescue crews to them. The family are safely rescued and escorted to Mothra's medical tent.

After a few days of search and rescue, Godzilla and the gang continue to aid the people. However, Godzilla received word about the Nuclear Reactor failure and quickly ordered a huge evacuation for humans. The Kaijus meanwhile stayed to absorb the radiation. A few brave workers and some Kaijus went into the reactor to stabilize the situation. It's thanks to their efforts the leak has stopped, but the work to decrease the radiation that spilled will take a few long months or years.

After the disaster, Godzilla and Mothra joined the Rescue crews and government officers to explain the situation with the reporters. Godzilla made this aware that it will take time and money to rebuild and improve the affected area. After that, Godzilla returned to the castle to set up some meetings with the people to discuss the improvements. Mothra continues to provide support to the victims and doctors.

That night, Rodan and Anguirus helped Godzilla to bed as he fell asleep on his desk. King Caesar made sure that he is comfortable and left his room.

Anguirus = "It's been a long month, but there is still much to do."

Rodan = "How will the people move on from this, the devastation is just too much for them."

Anguirus = "It really depends on them; we can only replace the things that are lost."

King Caesar = "We can help them preserve the memories; there's been an effort to restore the photos. So tomorrow is going to be busy; so we need to support Godzilla through this troubled time."

The three of them went to bed as Godzilla sleeps. He dreams of his mother fighting a black monster while a small Godzilla is forced to watch it all from a far off location. His mother made one final attack which burned both of them. This causes Godzilla to wake up with a headache.

Godzilla = "The memories, they are coming back… Mom…"

Back in the affected area, the construction workers are beginning the process of cleanup of the debris that is left after the tsunami. Godzilla and the gang came back to help with the cleanup. Many other Kaijus helped out and the progress to clean up the roads has been completed in just two days. After a week, the reconstruction of the town is now underway. Godzilla set up the temporally housing for the affected families and businesses, but he was concerned for the wellbeing of both the children and the elderly. Godzilla's concerns reach the ears of the parcel delivering company and they develop a system that delivers groceries to the elderly that can't move much. As for the children, special dolls were made to look like a loved one that passed.

At the construction camp, Godzilla is getting tired and needs rest. Godzilla reached to an inn and meets the people who are thankful of him. The children give him flowers and thank you notes. Inside the inn, Godzilla and Mothra are alone while eating dinner.

Godzilla = "Hey Mothra, I beginning to remember something important…"

Mothra = "You do? What was it about?"

Godzilla = "My mom… It's hazy and I am trying to piece it together. I know something happened to her when she fought a monster, but I just struggling to understand."

Mothra = "I wonder…"

Godzilla = "Huh?"

Mothra = "I wonder if it's possible the experience in the earthquake incident is reminding you of your time with your mom. We just give it some time, it's not like it will come all at once."

Godzilla = "You're right, I'm just glad that I getting to know something."

Godzilla and Mothra went to bed as the autumn wind blows into the night.

The next day, the people are coping, but the mental scars still remain. Many funnels were held almost every day for many families that lost their love ones and friends. Godzilla and Mothra returned to Tokyo to set up meetings to improve disaster preparedness and casualty preventions. Mothra continues to assist the doctors to train new medical students in case of an emergency.

Godzilla = "A long road to recovery is never easy…"