Chapter 1: A New Beginning
Before we start, this story is a sequel to my first fanfiction, "A Kaiju Story." You do not have to read it but if you want to get some background on the events that are going to unfold then you should read it. Also reading it helps you understand why certain characters do certain things. But enough of that, let's get started!
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It's 2014. Godzilla and the rest of the Kaiju Court has been in deep hibernation for 65 million years. During this time the world has evolved around them. The ice ages came and went, countless species have been born and killed off, and life seems to have moved on.
But one thing is different. Just recently, a new species arrived. This species, better known as "Humans" have taken total control of the world. In the very brief time they have existed the Earth has changed dramatically. The climate is out of control, pollution is everywhere, and the world is beginning to suffer. These creatures think they are the masters of this world. But one thing they don't know is just who really are the rulers. So, in 2014, the world is introduced to the Muto. These large, six legged organisms awoke from their slumber to feast on the world's new supply of radiation.
The world is rocked by these two creatures. In less than a couple of days humanity meets their first Kaiju, and they don't know how to respond. Conventional weapons do nothing against these towering beasts. As the two Mutos make their way to San Francisco, their ancient enemy rises from the sea. Godzilla, who has been asleep for 65 million years, has noticed that the balance of the world is off. He dredges himself up onto the shore and begins to fight the Mutos. After struggling to kill both of them, he roars and goes back into the sea. Humanity thinks that this is the last of them, but they are so wrong. Soon after the attacks in San Francisco, two more Mutos emerged in Berlin. Godzilla responds and battles the two. After a longer battle than before, the two Mutos fall in battle. Berlin is left a burning wasteland. Godzilla looks around at the humans around him and then returns to the sea. Like a cycle, a breeding pair of Mutos emerge every month. And every month, another city or two is left in their wake. Godzilla is annoyed with the Mutos but he does his duty. He doesn't need to awaken the other Kaiju.
Humanity doesn't care about which side Godzilla or the Mutos are on, they want the attacks to stop. After a devastating New Year's attack in Sydney, the camel's back is broken. A United Nations conference is held to discuss what to do. Some countries put forward the idea to build orbital strike weapons, others suggest that we do nothing. But the United States suggests that we do kill them, but not with conventional weapons. They suggest that we build some sort of machine to fight them. A Jaeger. And after a thunderous applause, the Jaeger Corps are formed 2 months later.
Godzilla, however, has noticed that he has changed since he last walked the Earth. For one, he is 30% taller than before. He also gained a little bit of weight. But after three or so months of continuous fighting, he returns to his normal muscular look. Other changes that he has yet to notice is that he is significantly smarter. Because of the continuous radiation intake, his body has evolved and adapted. His dorsal plates are sharper, his muscles are denser, and his eyesight is twice as strong. He now really is the King of the Monsters.
The Mutos, however, also changed. The radiation intakes they received have given them stronger muscles, a larger build, and more importantly an EMP attack. They initiate the attack by raising one of their front limbs into the air. It then pulses an orange color and then, once they slam down their leg, a pulse of energy is released. This pulse fries any and all electronics it touches. It also has an ability to temporarily disable Godzilla's atomic breath. But they cannot spam this attack because it drains their energy immensely.
But why are the Mutos emerging again? Well two things. For one the amount of radiation in the world has dramatically increased because of the atomic bomb tests and from nuclear reactors. And secondly is because of their leader, Battra. Battra is the supreme leader of the Mutos. The Divine Moth species is unable to hibernate for long periods of time so Battra has spent this time training. During this time his body has changed. His wings have grown larger and have more jagged edges. His body is also larger and has more prominent spikes and armor panels. His eyes are a deeper shade of red and he has sprouted two new horns. These smaller yellow horns have curved backwards across his head. His main horn has become sharper and more prominent. His pincher that is attached to his abdomen has longer claws and is sharper. Battra's overall look is now more menacing.
Ever since he went "dormant" after Godzilla defeated King Ghidorah, Battra and the remaining Mutos have planned how they will once again attempt to take over the world. After 65 million years of waiting, the time has come. Battra has awoken every remaining Muto and their larvae to begin breeding and growing. He wasn't expecting Godzilla to awaken so quickly.
Godzilla is still mourning the loss of his former mate, Mothra. After her death by the hands of Ghidorah, Godzilla has been an emotional wreck. He often breaks down when alone and he has found it extremely hard to fight the Mutos in the state that he is in.
So now you see just what kind of state the world is in now. With humanity tired of their cities being reduced to rubble, Battra vying for power, and Godzilla struggling to retain his title as Alpha, the future is left shrouded in darkness. So dive deep into this new world as we explore this new chapter in the Kaiju storyline. Welcome, to A Kaiju Story: The Age of Man.