Miss Queen B: Hello Wonderful Readers, I hope everyone is doing well. Notes:
Note One: I wish I can say I got the inspiration to write this piece of work on a happier note, but sadly, that's not the case. I'm a strong Lady, but this Covid-19 virus really took a toll on me. I'm glad to say I'm no longer sick, but suffering long term effects from the sickness. I don't feel like myself anymore, I'm so tired all the time and can't seem to do anything without getting winded after a short period of time. I hate it and because of it, I'm going through some depression which is why this story is pretty sad as well.
Note Two: So about this work: It's base around Scylla and Mosura and their strong friendship. It's three little stories in one where we see each of them going through hardship and how they were there for each other. The first one is Scylla remembering the time she lost all of her hatchlings to a predator followed by Mosura visiting Scylla during her slumber in a desperate attempt to get advice about her involvement with Rodan. It's very sad, but there is a little happier part in it at the end to balance it out.
Note Three: A lot of mentions of my other work: "Gentle Waves," "Fanning the Flames" and "Smoke" will be in here. In case there's any confusion, read these first before getting started on this one-shot.
Note Four: I also want to thank Mew1157 for her wonderful fanart. The one called Friends of Fate was part of the inspiration to write this one-shot with Scylla and Mosura as the main characters. Thank you so much for all your art work, they are truly amazing.
Note Five: Also, I added a new kaiju to this story, call it a little test run to see if this Kaiju should be included in future stories or not. I had a hard time wondering if I should include another Kaiju since we don't know what the other Titians look like in KOTM, but I tried, hence why this is a test. Let me know what you think.
Last Note: Rated M: For death, depression, and mention of infidelity. I'm already prepare for the backlash I'll be getting for writing this, but there's not much I can do about it. I was very iffy about writing it, but it was stuck in my head and there was no way I would be able to finish "Redrum" unless I get this one out. Let's just be civil is all I'm asking. Enjoy.
Warmth
~Sometimes you need someone
To be there for you.
Not to fix the problem
Or offer advice
Or do anything in particular.
But simply to be there
To show up.
To be present with what you're feeling
To see what you're going through.
To see you, to understand you.~
~By Healingbreave
(Before the big sleep)
I need you….
Mosura was literally on the other side of the planet when she heard her voice. It was faint in her mind, but no less, it was a distress call and it sounded like Scylla was crying. Concern, she had to cut her stay with the flock of bird/serpents-kaijus that she was visiting short. Their Alpha was a super nice and beautiful spiritual female. One thing that bonded them was their wild colors of their wings they would display around other creatures. As the Alpha, Quetzalcoatl, would put it, "How could I eat such a colorful little thing like you. Let's be friends!" And of course, being friends with the Alpha had their advantages for someone like Mosura, not only would the Alpha protect her if she was in danger, the entire flock would do so as well. In exchange, she tends to help out with whatever they need: everything from looking after hatchlings to healing fatal wounds. Still, no matter how many kaijus she would befriend, the first one she met so many, many years ago will always come first.
I'm sorry for the short visit, but Scylla is calling me. Mosura said, flying away from the Alpha's nest.
Quetz smiled, Aw, yes, perhaps her hatchlings have finally arrived?
She frowns, I don't know, she sounded upset about something. That's….unlike her.
Hmm, hopefully it's nothing too serious. You know how newly mothers are...we can get very emotional. She said, still smiling.
Let's hope not, Dear Alpha. Mosura said, turning around to fly off.
Wait Mosura, before you go, will you please think about the proposal? Quetz asked, happily. The excitement made her wiggle her body in a way to fluff up her green, silky feathers.
Mosura blushed from her question. After visiting Quetz's flock over the years, Quetz's brother grew very fondly of her, but she didn't know how fondly it was till yesterday when the male asked if he could court her. At first she was a little embarrassed because she didn't know what "Courting" meant to bird/serpents kaijus till the male explained it to her. It was pretty much the same as any courting. He will shower her with gifts, get the approval from her best friend (since Mosura didn't have a Sire for him to go to, Scylla was the next best thing next to family) and when the time was right between them, he would claim her as his own. Quetz was so excited over the proposal, she never thought her sibling would ever settle down with a nice female, only to be slightly disappointed when Mosura told him she would have to think about it. Alpha Quetz, your brother is a nice male and adorable, but I don't feel the same way he does. Besides, her heart belongs to another male already...he just didn't know it yet.
Oh, please consider, he's a wonderful male and will make a fine Mate and will devote his life in taking care of you. Can you imagine all the beautiful hatchlings you two would create? She giggled.
Mosura couldn't help, but giggle as well. I don't know Quetz...
My friend, you told me yourself you search far and wide to find another moth kaiju like you and still nothing. The last thing I want is to see a wonderful, colorful creature like you alone and unloved.
I know you're looking out for me, but I'm fine. I know your brother would be a nice match, but he's just not the one for me.
You can be so silly sometimes, Mosura. Just please think about it, he said he will wait for your answer. I just want you to be happy.
Can we talk about this later, I really need to go. Mosura said, trying not to sound so rude, but she needed to make sure Syclla was doing alright.
Alright, we'll talk about it later. Have a safe flight, my rainbow companion.
Mosura nodded, I'll see you later and next time I'll make the visit extra long.
Quetz laughed, Stay beautiful, and be careful.
Mosura waved goodbye to Quetz and the rest of her flock before flying off at full speed to the other side of the world. It took her all night to get to Scylla's territory, but when she did the next morning, she nearly lost her ability to fly from the destruction in front of her. The dirt was deeply disturbed with footprints, blood, shell pieces, and sadly torn off limbs and dead hatchings. She shook her head, her way to keep herself composed as she flew forward to see the rest of Scylla's pack trying to pick up the pieces of their home. She approached one of the females who had a very sad look on her face.
Usha, what happened? She asked, looking around. Where's Scylla?
The one called Usha sighed, We got hit hard by a bunch of Scorpion kaijus. Like so many before, they ambushed us to get to our hatchlings…..She lowered her head, We lost not only half of our newborns, but Neha was killed from the battle.
Mosura's mouth dropped, Her hatchlings?
They're fine, most of them managed to escape to the ocean before they had a chance to get them. Neha was teaching them how to swim when we were invaded so they were the first ones to leave safely. Usha sighed, It's going to be hard to explain to the little ones that their mother is gone.
Mosura tried to hold back her tears. What's going to happen to them?
Neha was like a sister to me, so I'll take over looking after them for the time being till they're old enough to take care of themselves.
Mosura suddenly felt cold, while listening to Usha, she couldn't help, but noticed Scylla was missing. Usha, where's Scylla.
Usha bit one of her tentacles and pointed to the giant mountains that curve around their land, a perfect way to keep their beach coast home hidden and secure. On the other side of the mountain, there's a few caves we made to hide out from severe weather. She's ask to be alone.
I wouldn't be here if she didn't call me. Mosura said, frowning. She knew, she just knew, when something like this happens, Scylla tends to lose a few hatchlings in the process. That tends to make her go through a dark phase that is very hard to get her out. She swallowed, How many?
Usha shook her head and sighed…...All of them.
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Mosura peeked her head into the cave. Scylla?
Scylla was lying on the floor, her long legs sprawled out with the back of her shell facing her. She was covered in dirt and blood with parts of her skin cracked from brute force. What really disturbed Mosura was Scylla's shell. It looked like it took a bad hit and could shattered any minute. It was covered in cracks with a few pieces missing. Scylla didn't say anything. Didn't move or show her any signs that she was aware of her presence. The only sound was the water droplets falling from the roof of the cave and splashing on Scylla's battered body.
Floating down to the ground, Mosura folded her wings in and went inside as quiet as possible. Scylla….are you awake?
Her friend still didn't make a sound or said a word. It wasn't till she smelled fresh tears in the air that she realized Scylla was indeed aware of her being here. Frowning, she crawled over her long legs, made sure she didn't step on any of her tentacles and turn to face Scylla's beat-up face. Both her eyes had bruises around them and her tentacles were cut up and bleeding in a few places. Mosura stared at her for a moment, waiting for her to say something, but Scylla was too much in a daze to even look at her. Mosura slowly leaned in and nuzzle foreheads with her friend, not caring if she got blood and dirt on her pure white fur. The soft touch did it for Scylla, as she started to shake from the stress and failure and caused more tears to fall from her blackened eyes.
I'm sorry. Mosura whispered.
Scylla couldn't hold back the tears. I tried….I...I...tried...really hard...I failed them!...my babies….She started to hyperventilate at this point. Her tentacles begin to curl up tightly against her mouth and Mosura. It was getting harder and harder to breathe and speak...they're all gone...ALL OF THEM! Thirty-seven females and twenty-three males….
She buried her face in Mosura's fur while Mosura hugged her tighter. Scylla, it's going to be Ok. Mosura whispered. She can already feel her chest getting soak from her friend's tears.
No it's not, Mosura! She screamed, It's my fault my babies are gone. It's my fault Neha is dead. It's my fault her little ones won't have a mother to raise them! I wasn't strong enough!
Scylla, calm down, you're not making any sense. Mosura said, looking at her friend. I know it hurts, but I need you to breathe.
It took awhile, but she managed to get Scylla to calm down enough for her to examine her injuries. The cuts and cracks on her body were minor, something that was easy to fix with a little silk and perhaps a dip in the ocean whenever she was ready to leave the cave. The shell on the other hand was a different story. The was cracked horribly, another hit to it would've shattered it, but it was fixable. A few days wrapped in her silk and a few healing sessions will make it good as new. While she was busy fixing her shell up, Scylla stayed quiet while staring at nothing in particular, till finally she started to speak. Her voice was quiet and raspy from all the crying.
I was leaving my pack's territory to find something to eat and I decided to take my hatchlings with me so they can practice their walking. Neha was in the ocean with hers and thought it was a good idea for her to come along for back-up. I barely had a chance to answer her when I was hit in the face…
Mosura nodded, Usha told me it was a small group of scorpion kaijus.
Scylla nodded, It was the biggest one that hit me in the face. I just remember falling down and him standing above me. I called out to my other pack members to run and protect their little ones and I guess he realized that and started to hit me with his rock-solid claws so more. Another one joined in and all I could see was my hatchlings too scared to run away. They were just clinging on to each other or me while I took every painful blow….
Well that would explain why her shell was in awful condition. Mosura thought while spitting the last bit of silk on the shell to keep it from falling apart. She then placed her claw on the top and the blue light of her healing powers appeared. It lit up the cave with a faint blue glow with the shadows of their bodies dancing on the walls.
….While the two kaijus took turns hitting me, the rest of their group went after the others. All I could hear was Neha calling out to me while racing over to me. That's all I remember….just seeing her running towards me to help till I was hit in the head so hard that I felt like I couldn't move. I just saw my surroundings spinning out of control before passing out…..
Mosura could hear Scylla sniffling and held on to her while she shifted around a bit to get into a more comfortable position. One of her long legs hit the side of the cave causing little bits of rock and water to fall upon them. A cold droplet hit Mosura on the head which she quickly brushed away before finishing the healing session.
...When I woke up, I just saw Neha next to me with her shell shattered with her insides spilled out on the ground. Usha was stunned to see me moving, she thought I was dead and told me she was glad since she didn't think she could handle losing another pack mate like Neha. I didn't mean to be so rude, but the only thing going through my mind were my hatchlings. I quickly got up and couldn't find any of them….
Her whole body started to tremble again and Mosura crawled off of her and settled on the ground. She walked over till she was in front of Scylla who had her eyes shut tight to prevent herself from crying again and laid down close to her face. Scylla….
Usha told me my Hatchlings didn't want to leave me, they all gathered around me either out of fear or trying to make sure those horrible kaijus wouldn't hurt their mother and they killed them one by one…
Scylla, it's going to be OK. Mosura said, wrapping her claws around her friend's neck again for a warm hug.
No it won't, How can you be so sure! She spat. It's going to be years till our next Breeding Cycle. How can I face my pack everyday and watch them raise their hatchlings. Seeing those little ones grow up and leave the nest to see the world! What Purpose do I have now?
Neha's hatchlings are alone as well. Usha said she was going to look after them, but why not you instead. She suggested.
I don't want another female's children, I want my own back! She cried.
Oh Scylla, I know you do, but they're newborns and they will need someone to raise them and love them. You can be that one for now and trust me, it will bring you the same warmth and comfort if you were raising your own. Probably even more so because you're doing this for a friend. No doubt, Neha will be happy to know her little ones are in good claws.
That made Scylla stop and think for a moment and for a second, Mosura thought she would take up that offer, but Scylla looked away. No, I can't do it. They won't accept me as their mother and I would never forgive myself if they ended up dying as well by other predators. All the hatchlings are still soft, there will be more Predators coming by to eat them.
No, that won't happen again. I won't allow it.
Scylla couldn't help, but giggled sadly at Mosura's determination. Mosura, I love you, but no offense, I can't see you facing off against Predators.
Mosura huffed and blushed a bit, Ok, sure, maybe I can't, but I can fly and I can keep watch for any danger coming towards your pack. I'll make sure you and the others have a head start before anyone shows up and attacks.
This isn't just a one day thing. You know that. Our hatchlings are soft for the first six months of life. I can't let you give up all that time and freedom just for me.
Scylla, don't be so silly, I'd do anything for you. You're my best friend. Mosura said, nuzzling Scylla with a smile. I'll even help you with Neha's hatchlings while I'm here.
Finally, she can see a small smile forming on her Squid friend's face. You're really serious about this?
Of course I am. I know it might not seem much, but together, we can keep the rest of the hatchlings safe. In fact, I'll help out every Breeding Cycle for now on and make sure all your hatchlings grow up safely. Mosura said, brightly, making her wings shine. Her colors lit up the cave with a beautiful, rainbow light.
Scylla sighed, Alright if it makes you happy.
Wonderful, so how about we get out of this musky place and get you something to eat. I'm sure you're hungry.
Scylla shook her head, No, I just was to rest for now and perhaps try to sleep so my wounds can heal.
Mosura nodded, Of course my friend. Rest then. I'll stay up and make sure no one bothers you.
Scyall exhaled and closed her eyes. A second later she can hear Mosura's singing a soft melody and listening to it echo in the cave. She sighed, So what were you doing when I called you? She asked, tiredly. Normally hearing Mosura's adventures around the world would put a smile on her face.
It's not important. This is about you Scylla, not me. Mosura said before humming.
I'm just curious. I haven't seen you in a month, surely you have some interesting stories to tell.
Well, if you insist, I was visiting Quetz for a while. Mosura said, between whistles. Her brother proposed to me while I was there.
That made Scylla crack her eyes open to stare at her. Are you serious? What did you say?
Well, I told him to give me time to think about it. I mean, he just asked me out of nowhere and I didn't know what to say at the time.
I see. Scylla chuckled, So are you going to accept it?
Mosura shook her head. No, he's nice, but I can't see myself with anyone, but Him...
For goodness sake, that's the tenth Suitor you turned down, Mosura and I lost count how many admirers you refuse to pay attention to. You said it yourself, that fat lizard doesn't even know you exist half the time so why continue to wait?
Mosura shrugged, Maybe I'm just hoping he will wake up one day and see me for what I am...
Perhaps you're just being too picky. From a Breeder's point of view, a lot of those males you turned down had great potential. Why not give one of them a chance? They're not wasting time with the guessing games, they know what they want and it's you
Yes, but I don't know….when I first saw him, I just knew he's the one I want to be with.
You don't even know his name...Scylla yawned and shut her eyes once again. But if you say so Mosura….the last thing I want is for you to be alone all your life because that lizard can't see what a wonderful kaiju you are….
Mosura stopped singing and stared at her sleeping friend. Yeah, me too...
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Scylla, I need you…..
It was late at night when Mosura flew over to Scylla's nesting ground for a short visit. It's been a year and a half since her King took down the False King for good even though it caused her to die once again in order for that to happen. When she came back to life, she was happy to hear from her King that Scylla was one of the kaijus that survived the hibernation. He chuckled when he told her that Scylla was finally showing some respect by bowing to him as the King which she found very hard to believe. The Scylla she knows would never be that civil with her King and the one time her friend does, she was recovering in her egg. Unfortunately, Scylla chose to go back to sleep to recover from some head problems she was having. Apparently, the False King's calling did something to her mind and all she wanted to do was sleep it off for the time being.
Mosura respected that. She really did, but that didn't mean she was happy about it. Whenever she had problems and needed to talk to someone, Scylla was always there for her just like she was there when Scylla needed her. And right now….
Looking down at the burial ground where Scylla slept, Mosura frowned. You have no idea how much I need you right now. She whispered.
~Story of my life
Searching for the right
But it keeps avoiding me
Sorrow in my soul
Cause it seems that wrong
Really loves my company..~
Flying down to the ground, she landed next to a small little hilltop that was surrounded by soft green grass and trash humans would leave behind. She shook her head, she loves the humans, but some things like this irritate her a bit. To them it looked like a hilltop by the beach, but in reality, it was actually the top part of Scylla's spikey shell. Scylla's little way to make sure Mosura can find her. Mosura place her claws on Scylla's shell before pressing her forehead against it. She could contact her in her dreams, but didn't want to disturbed her healing process. She recalled talking to Behemoth when she went over there to visit and he said that He too had a hard time getting over that festering feeling after the False King's ruling. So it's best to let the recovering take its course.
Mosura sighed and put on a smile no less. She didn't know why she was trying to smile, it's not like Scylla could see her, but part of her felt like her friend could sense it no less. How's it going my friend. I hope you are doing well. She said, pulling away from Scylla's shell.
After cleaning up Scylla's shell and nest and making sure there was no one around, but them, she sat down and leaned her back against the shell and sighed. I was really hoping you would be awake by now….She said with her antennas drooping down in her face.
She looked up at the sky, it was moonless, but the stars were out and they were bright and beautiful. The breeze was nice against her fur and the crickets singing in the background just set up a peaceful mood in her mind….the only thing missing was the warmth of those red-orange fiery win-
She snapped out of her thoughts, nearly slapping herself for letting that image seep into her mind. Scylla….She gulped while staring down at the ground….I need you…
Silence was the only thing she got from her friend causing her to bite her claw a bit.
When she bit her claw, she felt a burning sensation in her mouth….Something happened yesterday and….I'm at a loss….
~He's more than a man
And this is more than love
The reason that the sky is blue
The clouds are rolling in
Because I'm gone again
And to him I just can't be true…~
She blinked….This is very hard for me to say, but I have no one else to talk to even though I'm pretty much talking to myself….
She started to pretend Scylla was right in front of her with that "What did you do now?" look on her face. (What's going on, Mosura?) She could imagine Scylla would say.
….I….I don't know where to begin….a while back….My King and I were going through some sort of rough patch….
She knew her friend very well, and at this time, she would be rolling her eyes from her statement.
….he left me, Scylla...he disappeared for months and what was worse...he broke our Connection...I couldn't find him or communicate with him...No words were exchanged on why he left, he just said he needed time for himself…..something was wrong with him, but he didn't want my help….he just abandoned me on an island and ran off...
She didn't know if she should mention the strange nightmares her King had or how badly they got to the point he was harming himself in the process. Or how during one particular nightmare, she tried to wake him up only to be struck in the stomach by his own claws. It was so hard to explain it, he was just roaring and banging his head against the side of their cave to the point blood was spilling out from a head wound. He was so out of it that when she tried to wake him up, he hissed, his eyes blazing with a wild blue light, and he turned around and slashed her belly with his claws. She remembered her back hitting the other side of the cave, leaving a bloody splat on the wall before sliding down to the ground. Her screech made him stop dead in his tracks as if reality finally hit him and he stood there looking down at her. She remembered bleeding and was in so much pain and fear that she flinched when he took a step towards her. Never in her life did she think she would be afraid of her King, but the hit to her stomach and the crazy, exhausted look in his eyes scared her. When she flinched she kept her eyes closed tight because she really thought he was going to hit her again, but instead, he just left for the night. The day after that incident, he decided he was just going to leave for some alone time. She begged and pleaded for him not to go, but was pushed away again.
(Sounds like something he would do...so what's the problem?)
You know after we fight, I would always go to you to talk and to give him space to cool off, but you were asleep at the time…..I was lonely...I was heartbroken...I was so angry from his stubbornness...stubbornness...She started to tremble a bit….I met someone…another male...
~And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I'm am
Happy with some other guy
I can see him dying..~
She could literally feel the disapproval and shock her friend would give her.
(Mosura…)
She covered her face with her claws and shut her eyes tight, but alas when she did she can only see a pair of bright yellow eyes and that confident grin he would portray….I just needed someone….I'm not blaming you for this, but with you sleeping, I didn't want to go home to a silence nest...He was just as lonely as I was….I didn't care we were on bad terms since he aided the False King….I saw him and just wanted some company….
Her wings begin to glow a bit with a soft, blue color. He was a little timid and a bit hostile, but once he was comfortable around me, he was nice, funny and oddly, charming. I didn't know what was going on in my head, Scylla, but the next thing I knew, we were spending every single day together, not once did it occur to me to go home….there's was no point….I figure if My King return, Rodan's home would be the first place he would go since that was the spot he left me behind…Beside, I was having so much fun that I didn't want to leave…
She can picture Scylla looking at her grimly. No doubt shock from what she was saying. (Don't tell me….)
She bit her burnt tongue for a moment before continuing. I love my King, Scylla, please understand that…..but….I can't get Rodan out of my head….
His voice….The way his eyes would glow when staring at her deeply….The way he would fill her fur with such warmth when he would caress her cheeks or her wings…
...He made a move while we were taking shelter from a storm one day. I didn't know what came over me, but it was nice to receive some affection...I was missing my King so much and Rodan was so warm and...I just didn't want to feel so numb and lonely anymore….
She started to blush a little. Perhaps it's best not to get into detail about the Storm incident. Even though Scylla was in a deep slumber, she still didn't want to say it out loud. She lost control of herself and no doubt with Rodan being a male and lonely as well, he would've gone further if it wasn't for her stopping the whole thing…..Still, the feel of his touch stayed….his smoky scent felt like it was embedded deep within her fur from being so close to him…she slept in his wings that night. Was it innocent? It was just cuddling….and she took off the next day so nothing else would happen between them.
….When my King returned, he tried to kill Rodan, but I wouldn't allow it. I just wanted to go home and help my King heal back to normal. At first, I was just glad he was back and safe, I just wanted things between us to be the same like before...when we were happy, but…
(You were missing him…)
She nodded…
(But you got over it right?…)
She cringed, I wouldn't be here talking to you if I didn't…
Ok, so she was talking to herself, but pretending Scylla was communicating with her helped. Leaning back against Scylla's shell, she sighed, I brought him back into my life. My King was not too happy about my decision.
(I wouldn't either, why would you do such a thing, Mosura…)
~I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
Every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be..
A murderer...~
I was just missing him….we formed a bond that I didn't want to part from. Rodan puts up a tough exterior, but when me and him are alone, he is actually really sweet, and funny and….perhaps a little flirty…
….I know it was making my King irritable...he didn't like me giving my time to Rodan….he made my time with Rodan unbearable...I can't get them to talk to each other….they hate each other, Scylla….it felt like I had to choose between them….
Then she remembered that time when Rodan showed up to her home in the middle of the night. He wanted to spend some time with her. Only her without her other half babysitting them. She didn't feel right doing that, but one thing she noticed about Rodan was his charming persuasion. He just wanted to be with her, he would whisper those nice words to her while surrounding her body with the warmth of his giant wing while letting his claws play with her antenna.
Oh Scylla….She frowned,...Rodan just wanted to spend time with me so…
(Come on, I'm sure you're getting tired of being watched all the time. He's asleep and we'll be back before he wakes up.) She remembered Rodan telling her with such confidence and caress. (I just want to be with you. Only you.)
It was a bad idea, but it was Rodan and he would never put her in harm's way. She thought it would just be a friendly outing but still…
(Rodan, you know how he feels about that…) She told him. The King told her firmly she was not allowed to see the Fire Demon alone.
(It will be fun.) Rodan said. He wanted to take her flying on that wonderful night. (Trust me, he won't get mad if he doesn't know….)
She did trust him and she trusted herself nothing between them would happen. The next thing she knew, she was having a fun time with him with no stress or worries and when the night was done, she found a small gift next to her cave's entry. She didn't think much of it till he came back the next night for another outing request without her King's knowledge and she agreed once again.
She started to play with her antennas, trying very hard to keep herself calm so she wouldn't tear them off. We started to see each other at night…the second my King was asleep, Rodan would show up and take me away….
Her claws let go of her antennas and went to her furry cheeks and she started to groom herself. First her cheeks then slowly went down to her stomach. She paused when she noticed tiny pieces of charred bits stuck on her fur. They were so tiny, but to her they stuck out like a bloody wound. She thought she picked all the bits off of her.
~I feel it in the air
As I'm doing my hair
Preparing for another date
A kiss upon my cheek
As he reluctantly
As if I'm gonna be out late…~
Every night...every single night….he would come and take me away and...I was having fun. It was a nice escape….
(Mosura…) Pretend Scylla scolded.
She felt her eyes watering from all this mess. Don't...please don't lecture me…
But she wanted to be lectured, if Scylla was really here no doubt she would listen before tearing a new one in her for being so...so...naïve.
She would always get the same speech from Scylla when it comes to other kaijus. You're too naïve. You're too kind for your own good. Are you sure you know what you are doing…"
….You wouldn't understand because I still don't understand it as well. My King and I have been fighting a lot lately. It's the same old story with him, he doesn't want Rodan around and wanted me to end our friendship. I wanted to talk to him, I really did, but all he does is yell and won't be civil about it….
...It got to the point, I was looking forward to the night because Rodan would show up and make my troubles go away. I was so...happy being around him. He was happy being around me. It was so easy being next to him….
Next to his warmth.
...and when the night was done, I would wake up the next morning to see another gift next to the cave. Everyday he would bring me a gift and I can't help, but be flattered by it….She said with a bittersweet chuckle.
~I say I won't be long
Just hanging with the girls
A lie I didn't have to tell
Because we both know
Where I'm about to go
And we know it very well…~
It felt like her entire surroundings went darker than the night sky and felt a cold chill going down her back. A small tear fell from her eye and soaked into her furry cheek. The Scylla she was imagining in front of her disappeared and all that was left was her and the real Scylla buried underground.
Scylla….I need you to wake up….
She gritted her teeth.
….I don't know what to do...
She shut her eyes tight before confessing her next statement.
….I think my King knows….
They had a nasty spat a few days ago, but instead of it being about Rodan, he was questioning her. How her behavior has changed over the weeks. How she was tired all the time and distant from him. How she wasn't asking him for affection like she would normally do. Something was off with her and he demanded to know what was going on.
….he accused me of changing ever since I brought Rodan back into my life. The fight got so bad that he ended leaving again and disappeared for a few days. At first I was sad, but Rodan came along to cheer me up though the places he took me weren't exactly pleasant. The flower field he took me was nice, but I was so sad to enjoy it. I saw a volcanic eruption, but he was getting too close to me and it was getting harder and harder for me not to push him away. I ended up sleeping in his wings again…
Stupid, stupid, stupid, she thought to herself.
….the guilt finally hit home when My King came back and in his own way told me maybe he overreacted. Of course I wouldn't be feeling anything towards Rodan. It looked like he was trying to convince himself more than me. I couldn't even look at him when he tried to apologize. I didn't want him to see the guilt in my eyes. The only concern I was thinking was if he could smell Rodan's scent on his island. Rodan did sleep on his turf while he was gone...
~Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I'm
Happy with some other guy
I can see him dying…~
She couldn't get the look of her King out of her mind. The way he would stare down at her with those polished gold eyes. Like he was trying so hard to find any trace of the Fire Demon on her while some part of him was hurting from all this. He trusted her. Why would he have to question her loyalty to him. For millions of years, he was the only male in her eyes, he was the only one she would die for over and over again and when the time comes when he passes away due to old age, she wouldn't think twice ending hers permanently so he would never be alone on the other side. It was like his staring was telling her to admit something was going on with the Fire Demon. It felt like she was slowly killing him with all this sneaking around and having fun and being happy with another male.
She sighed and could feel her throat tightening.
….He trusted me, Scylla and yesterday...yesterday Rodan came back and he looked rather moody for some reason….To cheer him up, I asked him we should go to his favorite place to talk….part of me was unsure because he was getting close to me again, but….we left anyway….
She could still feel the little particles of sand in her fur. The stupid sand that started it all.
….we were in the Sahara Desert, we were just talking….I swear, I just wanted to talk since something was bothering him.
She can remember Rodan leaning down to her, claiming there was dirt on her face and needed to wipe it off.
….Forgive me….
Last thing she wanted was Scylla to hate her for her bad behavior. She didn't know what came over her. She can recall feeling nervous and blushing from seeing Rodan's face getting closer to hers. She thought about the night during that horrible storm when he made his move on her and they started nuzzling each other, licking and panting from the heat he was building between them.
…I...I tried to kiss him...
She kissed his claws instead and never in her life had she felt so embarrassed. She almost cried in front of him.
….when I realized what I tried to do, I was so embarrassed and started to apologize quickly for my behavior. I really thought he was trying to kiss me…..
He nuzzled her back hard. Like her King, Rodan didn't think when it came to controlling his strength because she ended up falling backwards with him following her.
...Next thing I knew, we were both on the ground (with him on top of her no less) and started to make out….
She could still feel Rodan's claws stretching out forward to caress her delicate wings before trailing them down the sides of her body. His nails slightly digging into her flesh while using his hot tongue to kiss her tenderly on the mouth, cheeks, and neck. The heat around them made her cheeks flushed and at first she tried to stop it, but it was hard with all the touching he was doing.
We shouldn't be doing this, she whispered him, but that didn't stop her from burying her face in his chest while running her claws down that burning, hard skin. The warmth he was giving out was so inviting. It was different as well. Her King's radiation-filled body had a warmth as well, but it was more calming and smooth, but Rodan...he was just pure, scorching heat. And it seems like the more passionate he would get the more it would build. She could see his wings at the corner of her eyes burning bright from orange to hot white with black smoke spewing out into the air.
He held her close, pressing her and himself further down in the sand and the closeness made her body damp with sweat and her vision to blur from a foggy lust...love...heat of the moment...what was it, she didn't know, but a feeling was there. It's just you and me, he whispered before looking at her with brighter-than-the-sun yellow eyes and sudden admiration.
….He told me I was so beautiful and he said with such...passion…
Even now despite the land being cold, she could still feel that heat. His claws gripping her sides while giving her playful nips all over her upper body. The way he made her skin burn. The pleasure sounds he would make from having her so close to him.
….there was so much touching…
...He….He...felt..so...warm…
She knew what he was trying to do that night, caught up in the moment of passion, he was seeing just how far she was willing to let him go. There was so much tension and feeling in the air that she wasn't thinking straight for a moment. Part of her wanted it to happen because after all, it was just him and her, but-
...He almost...we almost...I knew he was trying to lead us that way and the stupid part of me was so tempted, but I spotted my King's eyes on my wings and they were staring down at me with this hurt look...like they were watching me betraying my King face to face….
She started to panic when she realized what she was doing. She needed to stop them from doing something stupid. If they did the deed how would she explain? herself. There was no time to think about that when she felt Rodan positioning himself above her while gripping her legs to part them. He leaned down to give her another kiss-
….I panicked and before anything could go farther, I bit him hard on the tongue to get him to stop. He backed away with this disbelief look on his face. His mouth was bleeding pretty badly, but I didn't pay much attention to it because his blood was burning my mouth painfully. I flew away before another word could be said….
She stayed quiet so can process everything she said to Scylla while letting the tears drop from her eyes. She sniffled and wiped her face. I wish you were here, my friend. I know you're sleeping to recover from the False King's Calling, but I'm so lost without you. I'm so confused.
~Our Love, his trust
I might as well take a gun
And put it to his head
Get it over with
I don't wanna do this
Anymore…~
….I need your advice….
….I just have a bad feeling my King knows…
….I don't want to do this anymore…
….I feel like I'm killing him every time I leave…
….I don't want to hurt him anymore, but I don't know how to explain myself to him…
….Rodan is just so fun to be around. It's getting harder and harder to push him away…
….If I tell my King what's been going on...it's going to destroy our love.
….and if he finds out, he will never trust me again or worse….
She turned around to hug Scylla's shell and started to cry in desperation. Scylla, please wake up, I need you. I don't want to continue hurting him, but I feel like I can't stop myself from seeing Rodan. Please, say something. I don't care if you want to yell at me and call me awful things, I just need you….I need my best friend…
She was waiting for the ground to shake and Scylla's legs to pop out of the ground. Because then she would wait patiently for her friend to pull herself out of the ground before bracing her with a tight hug. Scylla would tell her everything will be alright, that she has a plan that will fix everything (or shake some sense into her either way she will help her out in her predicament) and will be there for her if things get bad. Either way, she will be there for her just like she was always there for her when she needed support.
But instead, she was greeted with empty silence and despair. Scylla still wasn't ready to wake up from her slumber so Mosura had no one to turn to or tell her that everything is going to be ok.
(I think we both know the answer to this my friend. You need to end things with Rodan.) She thought to herself as if Scylla was the one talking to her again.
I don't want to...
(Well, at least tell him he needs to back off with the affection.)
She loosened her grip on Scylla's shell, but didn't remove her forehead from it. You make it sound so easy…
(It's quite simple. Just tell him if he doesn't stop with the affection then you can't see him anymore. Simple)
She sighed and closed her eyes, I better to go...I have to get back before my King wakes up.
A little pang of guilt hit her. She's been sneaking out every night for Rodan, she pretty much got it down to an art on when she needed to leave if she wanted to get home before sunrise. Part of her was worried if Rodan went over to her home while she was here visiting Scylla.
She really didn't want to leave, but felt like she disturbed Scylla long enough with her woes. I know you probably didn't hear anything I said, but I'm just glad to be here with you. You always make me feel better.
After double checking to make sure Scylla's nest was neat and tidy, she flew up into the air with a sad smile. I hope you wake up soon my friend...I...I just have a feeling something is about to..
"About to" what? she wondered. Give in? Explode? Be Exposed? Break?
She didn't finish her sentence and took off home. She made it home just in time before the sun came up. Landing on the ground she looked around for any signs of Rodan being here and found nothing. Not even a small gift he would normally leave behind. She huffed, no doubt he was still mad at her for the whole tongue biting thing and needed some time to cool off. Which was fine with her, maybe it was her sign she needed to pull away from him and focus on getting things back on track with her King. With that in mind, she enters the cave to see him still asleep in a large, curled up ball with his plates slightly flickering in the dark. She quietly crawled over to him and cuddled up against his neck with her wings floating down on his back. She let out a small yawn before closing her eyes for much needed sleep.
The second she fell asleep, the King's eyes opened to stare at her. He didn't want to alarm her, but he woke up a while back to see her gone and had a bad feeling about his Queen and where she snuck off to…..
~I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
And every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
And I don't anna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be
A murderer..~
Unfaithful by Rihanna
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I need you….
As soon as she heard Scylla's calling, Mosura was at her friend's nesting ground in less than an hour. She didn't even tell her King where she was going or that she left if that mattered. It should be alright since he and the little Prince were taking an afternoon nap anyway. She floated above Scylla's nest for a minute, making sure there was no Parasite lurking around…
Mosura, it's ok, I'm alone. She heard Scylla calling from below.
She floated down towards her friend and couldn't help, but covered Scylla's head with her little body for a hug. Scylla, what's wrong? Is everything alright?! Why haven't you reached out for me in days?!
Mosura, I can't breath. Scylla muffled in her fur.
Blushing, Mosura pulled away and settled down on the ground in front of her. Sorry, but Scylla, I was really worried. I haven't seen you since you and my King made me take off for some "Me-Time" and that was four days ago!
Scylla laughed nervously. I'm sorry for that, my friend, but I had to take care of some things, that's all.
Mosura scratched her head, Oh? She asked, because she really thought Scylla was in trouble of some sort, but her friend actually looked happy for once in months. Like what? Did the Muto need another wound cleaning or help with something?
Oh, she needs help alright. Scylla laughed. I think that parasite is losing touch with reality because she's been acting strange lately. You're not going to believe all the crazy stuff she's been spilling to me the last few times I came home to check up on her. Did you know she had a sister and apparently I act a lot like her?
Goodness,...um...is that a good thing or a bad thing? Mosura asked.
I'm not sure since she told me she ended up killing her for personal reasons and well, according to Behemoth, she-
Wait, wait. Mosura interrupted while putting her claws up to stop Scylla from speaking. Are you talking to Behemoth again?
Scylla blushed. Well, that was the reason why I left so sudden. I hate to admit it, but I went back over there and asked him for another chance.
Mosura's eye twitch….What?...
She cleared her throat, I know, I know, but you were right, I was in denial and once I stopped overthinking everything, I realized how happy I was when I was around him and how much I wanted to be with him.
Aww, so that's where you've been all this time. Here I thought you and the King had a big fight or something. He just told me that you left the island without a word.
Scylla stayed quiet, remembering Dear King telling her not to tell Mosura about their little conversation underwater. When he ordered her to go fix things with Behemoth so she can get out of his home and stop causing so much stress on Mosura over her personal drama….You could say that.
Mosura cleared her throat, Sooo, I take it he took you back instantly?
Not at first. He told me he didn't want to get hurt again even after I told him things would be different between us and I'll never doubt my feelings for him ever again. I have to hand it to that Fire Bird, if it wasn't for him, Behemoth told me he wouldn't have given me another chance.
Mosura smiled, Aww, so what happened after that?
Scylla blushed, I'm not getting into details, but we are giving this relationship a shot and I'm what they called "Being Courted?"
Oh Scylla, this is so wonderful, you actually accepted his proposal….Oh this reminds me of the day My King proposed to me near the waterfall.
Yes, how can we forget that one time Dear King was actually romantic. Scylla said, teasely.
They both giggled till Mosura put on a serious face again. Ok, if this is all good news, why did you call me over here. You said you needed me.
I do. Scylla said, lying down on the ground so she can be at eye level with her friend. This whole relationship is all new to me so I could really use your support on this.
Mosura giggled, Scylla, this is so exciting. You're finally going to experience a real relationship! All the milestones, drama, and of course the love. I can't wait.
Let's not go overboard on this, please. Scylla said, nervously.
Of course we're going to go overboard on this. We want to show how lucky Behemoth is going to be to have you as his Mate.
Scylla sighed, Why do I have a feeling I'm going to regret getting you involved?
No you won't or else you wouldn't have called me. Mosura said, smiling. Now the first thing we need to do is get your shell polished and do something to make your eyes shine.
Mosura...Scylla hissed.
Wait til I tell my King about this, he's going to freak out! And he was the one who told me not to play matchmaker with you and Behemoth. Oh we can even have double dates! I'm sure it wont be that hard to get him to mingle...
Mosura...
I really think you're in for a real treat...Behemoth is a very romantic male. I just know he's going to make you very happy...
Mosura, please stop, let's not get a head of ourselves here. We are taking it slow.
Mosura let out another giggled and wrapped her arms around Scylla's neck for another tight hug. I'm just so happy for you, Scylla, and you know me, I'll be there for you no matter what. Always and forever.
Scylla shook her head which caused Mosura to nuzzle her face for warmth and comfort. Even going as far as pressing her forehead against hers as a way to connect. I'm happy too, my friend. They may drive each other crazy and not agree on a lot of things, but like Mosura said, she will always be there for her just like she would be there for her pretty, little moth friend no matter what. Whether it's getting through hardships and loss or troubles in relationships, they will always have each other's back.
They were the best of friends and couldn't ask for more….
Fin
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