Miss Queen B: As I write this the only thing going through my mind is "I really, really, really, hope this doesn't blow up in my face again. YET, on the other hand, I'm quite proud of this piece of work. The fun part of being a writer is taking risk and see how it all plays out. Like I always say: If I can get a huge reaction out of my lovely readers then I did my job as a writer. Notes:
Note One: Ok, so this story came into my mind after listening to a Maroon 5 song. (if you haven't figure it out, they are my favorite band since I used many of their songs in my stories) Although this story takes place during "Deep Blue Sea" (after chapter 7) it's an extended part to my other story "Fanning the Flames." (Flashback fic) I always felt like I could've done more with that story, but I felt like I was already pushing it too far since the plot was a very sensitive subject. The flashback takes place after chapter two of "Fanning the Flames."
Note Two: Yes, it is a Rodan/Mosura fic because after all "Fanning the Flames" was base on their secret relationship. Just remember it is a flashback story and please, if you don't like the pairing or what they are going to do in this story, skip it and if you do let's make the reviews civil.
Note Three: Rated M for: Language, trash-talking, heavy flirting, sexual topics and slight foreplay (later on)
Note Four: So about this story. It was suppose to be a one-shot, but the story got so long I decided to divide it into two parts. Anyway, it starts off with Rodan having a one on one discussion with Behemoth about coming to terms with the Queen's pregnancy. Behemoth asked him was his relationship with the Queen worth so much drama and grief, was he truly happy when he was around her? Rodan recalls happier times when it was just him and her and the night sky. Enjoy.
Smoke
~Her one sight did to him
What neither the ASH nor the SMOKE
From his burnt cigarette could do.
Even with his shivering hands and
his broken heart he wanted to love her
forever.
~by Anuj
He was doing fine. Just fine. In fact, he really thought he was finally recovering from all his problems, but the mile long destruction he caused said otherwise. In his defense, he didn't mean to do it, he was just angry and hurt at the time to think straight. Still…. not a nice way to show gratitude to the one kaiju who's been putting up with his shit for the last month or so. Lying there on the ground in the middle of burnt down trees, ash and powder soot, he looks up at the clear night sky while feeling his head going through a whirlwind of emotions. He didn't know whether to break down again and burn another large section of this Amazon Rainforest he was staying at. Behind him near the shoreline, he can hear his companion humming a happy little tone to himself while making a small bedding out of sand and grass for sleep.
The humming was getting on his nerves due to his bad mood. He just burned down some of older kaiju's home and he's humming? What in the world is he so happy about anyway?
Looking up at the sky again, he huffed. Can you stop humming?
He turned his head over to the Sloth Kaiju who was settling down on the ground with his arms and legs tucked in for extra warmth. Ask me a little more politely and I will. Behemoth said, looking over at him with a small smirk.
Rodan rolled his eyes. He hates it when the older Kaiju talks to him like he was some little hatchling. Still….Can you stop humming….please. He said, forcing the last word while spitting.
Behemoth chuckled, Your moods are quite intriguing. It must be exhausting being you.
Rodan sat up, making ash and soot to fly up into the air, and glared at him. Well, why are you in a good mood? You're always in a good mood, it can be really annoying most of the time. He spat.
If you're trying to make me angry, it's not going to work, my dear fellow. Behemoth said, calmly. Besides, what's wrong with me being in a good mood? Also, if I'm so annoying why are you here most of the time?
WHAT'S WRONG!? YOU really need to know WHAT'S WRONG!? This whole day was a fucking mess yet you're humming a happy little tune. I mean, you didn't get mad when I messed up your meal this morning by spilling whale's blood on it. Your resting time was interrupted by me and Scylla fighting. We had a very "Fantastic" visit by the dumb Brute-
-Our King-
-Don't correct me! I burned down some of your home and you figure out why everyone hates me in the first place. How can you be in a good mood after all that! He shouted. Once again his wings started to flare up from all his wild emotions. Fuck it all, why can't he just have a nice, normal day without all this pain and hate spewing out of him.
Behemoth stayed calm no less and stared at him with an understanding look on his face. Is it really my humming that's bothering or is it something else you can't come to terms with?
Rodan snapped his beak shut and looked down at the ground. He told himself he was doing fine. He was actually feeling that one little drop of happiness...till she came back into his life. It's not like she did it on purpose. She blacked out over the ocean and would have drowned if it wasn't for his quick thinking. He didn't even hesitate to save her because he was once again blinded by the love he still had for her. It was the aftermath he couldn't believe. The Queen as beautiful as ever was carrying the stupid Brute's egg and seeing her so happy and glowing just did something to him.
She was carrying the King's egg….
She was pregnant….
He didn't want to believe it even after Scylla screamed at him to be careful due to her delicate condition, but when he landed on the beach and wouldn't put her down due to her shivering, he couldn't help, but look down at her firm round belly….
He was lucky Behemoth was there, (completely ignoring the interrogation he was getting from the Sloth Kaiju) or else he would have lost it then and there.
He didn't need to dig deep to know what happened between those two to produce said Egg.
His mind told him there was no point getting mad over it, they were mates, it was bound to happen one way or another yet on the other hand, his male instincts fueled his rage from the thought of the brute touching her in that way that caused him to explode. He technically claimed her first, SHE gave him her purity willingly and no male is allowed to touch her afterwards no matter how hypocritical that sounded. It was not fair, the brute had eons to mate her properly and why he never did will always be a mystery to him. It was petty in his opinion because he truly believed the brute only impregnated her just to make sure he can't go anywhere near her again. What made it worse was when he and the brute were having their "Friendly" little chit chat, the Asshole didn't spare him the anguish of reminding him that there was no way the hatchling belonged to him. His so-called "donation" died when she was sent back to her egg.
The Asshole didn't waste any time getting her pregnant. He said more to himself, but he was sure Behemoth heard that. And he did.
I don't think you have the right to be mad at that, my friend.
I was with her first….if it wasn't for some unfortunate events, that would've been my hatchling she was carrying.
Behemoth cringed from his statement and for a moment it looked like he didn't know how to react to that. He wished the older kaiju would say something, SOMETHING about it. Everyone else had their opinion about it (very harsh, "hilarious" opinions about it). He wanted to tell him, yeah that's right, it wasn't the fact that he slept with the Queen that pissed off the Brute it was the fact that it was He not HIM that gave her her very first sexual experience. Shit, he went as far as licking up the blood afterwards. To him it wasn't just plain fucking, he actually put a lot of love into it which was something way out of character for him. The only time he was gentle was with his mate and it was for the same reason as well. A part of him thought this was just bad karma that was long overdue. All the females he had used for cheap pleasure only to be tossed aside were finally coming back to punch him in the face. Now he knows how it feels to wake up after a night of passion to find the other one long gone.
Well, I'm sorry, but the fact is she is carrying the King's heir so you need to put that behind you and let it go. Behemoth said as calmly as possible. Just like how Anguirus would say it, politely, but firm.
We're not all happy-go-lucky kaijus like you Behemoth. It's not that easy to let it go. He sneered.
I know it's not, but you still need to try. You don't want to let this anger get the best of you because you could end up doing something foolish.
Rodan started to laugh, but at least the laughter made the fire in his wings die down a bit. You have no clue all the stuff I did….all the foolishness as you called it. You think this... (spreading out his wings to show all the burn destruction)...was the peak of the rage I had boiling in me. You're dead wrong. You would never feel the rage I did when that brute tried to kill me after finding out what me and the Queen did. We were locked in battle with his fist punching a hole in my chest and me gripping those sensitive gills with my claws. I nearly killed him when I shredded those gills…
Oh, the memory of them being underwater. The Brute, once again, trying to drown him in effort to get him to release his claws on those gills. They were already dug deep in there with blood seeping out. It was so easy….it didn't take much to tear them open and watch those golden eyes bulge out of his sockets from the sheer pain he was feeling. He remembered the brute grabbing his neck while the water around them turn dark red….
Rodan, you're stepping on my tusks. Behemoth said, calmly.
He didn't realize while he was talking he was stepping closer to his giant friend as if he was trying to freak him out from his crazy behavior and stood on his tusks. He suddenly felt a large paw against his head and with one easy push, he was shoved off his friend's tusks and fell flat on the floor. He forgot how powerful those mammal-size kaijus were and Behemoth was still strong despite his age.
I'm sorry, my friend, but any closer you would've burned my fur again. He said.
Rodan growled. Why aren't you mad?!
Why should I be mad?
Because of what I just said.
Well, you wouldn't be the first one who tried to kill the King. That's an everyday occurrence with him. Though, it's understandable what happened between you and the King since you and the Queen had relations...no matter how unbelievable that sounds.
Exactly Behemoth. You should be calling me horrible names, Saying what a fucking Asshole I am for doing that. Don't you have any common sense, Rodan. Of all the females, you chose the King's Queen to fool around with! Do you know all the disgusting crap the Muto told me when she found out. Laughing at me for getting my ass kicked by the King. How could you not react so negatively towards me? You can't be that polite, can you? He ranted while flapping his wings.
Behemoth stayed quiet for a second before letting out a soft sigh. Why is it hard for you to accept my support? Surely after so much badgering, you would be glad to hear support and understanding. We all make foolish decisions, Rodan, but that doesn't mean you have to be haunted by them for the rest of your life.
Rodan sighed, You sound just like her…..even worse, you sound like Anguirus as well.
Is that a bad thing?
He shook his head. No, it's just a bittersweet reminder that they are both gone. It seems like no matter how much I would lash out or no matter how much me and the brute fought, Anguirus would always hold things together. When I was exiled for helping the False King and even though I tried to kill her, she still forgave me and saw nothing, but good in me. Boy, the Brute hated having me around when she and I were friends. He knew I had feelings for her, but he didn't want to upset the Queen like some jealous mate.
Behemoth leaned a little bit to the right to get into another comfortable position. Rodan, I have to ask and promise me you won't get upset.
What is it?
Well, obviously this friendship or relationship you had with the Queen did a lot of damage. You're an emotional mess, the King still holds a lot of resentment from what I can see and the Queen is probably taking it the hardest of the three of you…..so my question is….was it worth it? He asked.
Worth it? Rodan asked, looking up at the giant kaiju.
Yes….normally when someone expresses that much anger and despair means the loss to them was great. You knew it was wrong, but you said you couldn't help it. So what is worth all this grief? Were you truly happy being around her despite knowing she was with someone else….or was it a way to get something out of her?
He slightly chuckled, Behemoth, if it was any other female I wouldn't mind bragging, but-
I really don't want to hear about her infidelity, thank you. He said, shaking his head. Clearly uncomfortable, but maintain his politeness.
Infidelity….that's an ugly way to describe it. He whispered. You make it sound like we did this on purpose….
Well, how would you put it then?
He lifted his head up to stare at the night sky full of stars. He couldn't help, but smirk while feeling the heat in his cheeks. To him, it was just two kaijus caught up in a moment of passion. Was it a mistake? According to her it was, but that didn't stop her from being with him that night or all those other night when she would sneak off to spend time with him. When he didn't say anything, Behemoth cleared his throat.
You know talking about it might help. I'm sure it was hard for you to keep a big secret like that to yourself.
Rodan sighed, never taking his eyes off the sky. Believe it or not, it didn't start out so sinful as everyone puts it. I just wanted to spend time with her. Before getting caught, before all the drama, pain, grief and in her part, guilt, it was only me and her and the night sky…..
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(Flashback)
~I miss the taste of a sweeter life
I miss the conversation
I'm searching for a song tonight
I'm changing all of the stations
I like to think that we had it all
We drew a map to a better place
But on that road, I took a fall
Oh baby, why did you run away?~
The second the sun went down and the sky was dark and full of stars he was already flying over to the Brute's home island with eagerness and excitement spread across his face. The other night, he took a big risk by sneaking over here and convincing the lovely Queen to spend some time with him without the ugly stares and jealous glares from the Brute. The other night was great, they flew around, talked and visited places inland, but it didn't matter to him what they did, he was with her. It was only the two of them and not one else. He couldn't believe they got away with it, so he figured why not try it a second time around. With that in mind, he flew down to the island and landed in the shallow part of the ocean. He made a slight wince when his body touched the water and could hear the sizzle sound followed by steam coming up around him. Straight ahead he could see the giant mountain with the entry that led down to the underground cave. He could see a light glow of blue coming from the cave and it didn't take a smart kaiju to know who was displaying the light-show.
Yuck he thought and lifted his wings to examine them. The brute is not the only one who can perform a light-show. At least his wings were burning with beautiful flames and heat and not to mention he was more physically fit than the King. He chuckled from his ego coming out as he stretched out his fiery wings and gently flap them to create a small smoky gust. it blew across the land and went right into the cave. The little flicks of fire and ash dance all around the island before settling down in the sand. He waited for any movement, but nothing so he decided to do it again with a little more power this time. Once again his surroundings were covered in little embers and ash with the smell of smoke in the air.
A smile spread across his face when he heard footsteps and colorful wings peeping out of the cave. A second later, the Queen's head popped up with one of her claws stroking down her face to help her wake up. They made eye contact and she flinched from his present. He calmly waved at her while making sure to be as quiet as possible. She looked back into the cave, probably making sure the Brute didn't wake up before walking over to him.
Rodan, do you know how late it is? She yawned.
He grins from seeing her up close. Her fur was a little messy from sleeping on one side for a long time and one of her antennas was slightly bent. Her eyes were half open, but glowing no less. She actually looked normal instead of some kaiju in a high position.
It's very late, my Queen.
Exactly, yet here you are waking me up in the middle of the night...again. She said, looking up at him with a soft smile.
His cheeks started to burn and that's saying something for a kaiju immune to fire. He loves it when she smiles. It was always so warm and welcoming…..and tasteful when he thought about it. Well, how else am I going to get your attention without waking you up?
You almost woke up the King and if he finds out you were here-
Oh trust me, my Queen...He said, slowly surrounding her with his giant wings while trying very hard not to burn hers…...I would've been long gone before he knew I was here in the first place.
Her head shifted from left to right, seeing that she was trapped in his wings. She swallowed, Is there something wrong?
What makes you think there's something wrong?
Given the fact you are here once again late at night…
No, I was just wondering since we had a lot of fun the other night, maybe you would like to repeat that fun tonight as well. Just you and me.
He tried so hard not to stutter because he didn't want to scare her away. She did raise a brow and tilted her head to the left a bit from his risky request. You want to hang out again?
He nodded, Come on, you said you had a great time being with me so why not have a great time again?
She lowered her head down, a little unsure about it. I don't know Rodan, sneaking off in the middle of the night felt weird.
But you had fun, didn't you?
Yes, I'll admit I did because there was no tension in the air between you and my King.
See, so why not? I'll bring you back before sunrise just like before.
She huffed, I'm not sure…
He won't find out, I promise.
That doesn't mean it's right to do that to him.
So honest she was and he did love her for that, but she could loosen up a bit. She didn't seem to mind the closeness they were getting when the brute was gone for those couple of months. The Brute didn't know she was gone the other night and it was fun, so there's no doubt in his mind he won't notice her absence once again. He pushed her closer to him till her claws and feet touched the water. She had to tilt her head up completely to look at him due to his larger size. Please, he whispered to her. I just love spending time with you….
It was not fair in his mind, the Brute gets to have her all day where all he wanted was just a few hours just to talk to her without the nastiness between him and her so-called mate.
She sighed and couldn't help, but smile. Now how can I say no to that "Please" face.
Part of my charm.. So shall we? He asked, pushing her closer to him.
She cleared her throat and placed her claws out to prevent her from colliding against his chest. Um, I can't really fly if you don't move back a bit. She said, with a nervous smile.
I want to go flying and I want to take you with me. He said, smiling. Just like the last time.
The only reason that happened was because you pushed me into the water and it was freezing for me to fly afterwards.
Well next time don't call me a Lousy Flyer. He whispered back while closing his wings tighter around her. So smooth he was. While the Brute was off in dream land, here he was once again getting all close and personal with the lovely moth. Bad, bad, Rodan, he thought, but he was too blinded by the love he felt for her to think straight. Call it another chance to show you I can fly just as well as you can. Plus, wouldn't it be nice to have your own personal flyer to do all the heavy lifting for you.
She couldn't help, but laugh although she tried very hard to keep it down. Who would've thought the Fire Demon could be so kind and thoughtful. She joked. I kind of wish my King was here to see this and maybe he wouldn't call you those names I dare not speak.
Oh there so much of him she didn't know and if she gives him a chance he would show it. I hate to ruin this little conversation, but the night is not getting any younger so…..
She rolled her eyes and stood up on her back legs and lifted herself high enough to wrap her long arms around his neck. He can tell she was trying to keep some space between them,but he didn't know why. It wouldn't be the first time they were so close to each other. Hell, she fell asleep in his wings when she was staying on his island during the Brute's absences. Nothing too dramatic, alright?
~..I was there for you in your darkest times
I was there for you in your darkest night..~
Riiiiight. He said, spreading out his wings. The steam from them touching the water started to disappear and replaced with black smoke from his flames coming back. As much as he wanted to take off as fast as he could to create a blast of hot fire and embers, he didn't want to do anything to wake up the brute. So as gently as he can, he jumped up into the air and flapped his wings while she held on tight. He looked down, watching her colorful wings sway back and forth while casting a lovely blue glow and shimmers. Her shimmer sparkling ever brighter thanks to the giant white moon.
So anywhere in particular you want to go? She asked, while looking down at her home. No doubt making sure her worse half didn't wake up.
No, not really, I just thought I take you flying. We have the sky and fresh air all to ourselves.
She raised a brow before smiling a bit. That does sound nice. It's not everyday I have a flying buddy since my King was not meant for the sky.
She had to ruin the moment with the Brute's name escaping her mouth. What's worse was the term "Buddy" she branded him with. Without thinking and as soon as her island home was a little dot in the ocean, he flapped his wings down hard which sent them flying higher into the sky at a faster pace. He can feel her grip around his neck tighten from the sudden speed. He passed through the clouds and didn't stop till he felt the air getting thin and the Queen shivering. He spread out his wings to keep himself floating in the air and looked down to see the Queen with a rather annoyed face.
What part of nothing too dramatic did you not understand? She asked.
He chuckled at those angry, puffy cheeks. You have to admit it was fun flying at that kind of speed. All that delicate flying must be sooo boring.
She looked away and noticed the moon. I do have to say the moon is nice at this height.
Never been up this high before?
I have, but I never tend to stay up here too long. Too cold plus it's hard for me to see my King or vice versa. He's always making sure I was in his sight just in case something happens to me.
Can't really blame him. He said, flying off west. He made a dip downwards only to fly up again. Ugh, he hated all this gentle gliding and swaying, but that's the only way to prove to her he's not some lousy flyer and so rough when it comes to it. Something so precious needs to be taken care of.
You make it sound like I'm so delicate. She said, slightly offended.
Are you saying you're not?
Yes, I can handle a lot more than what other kaijus think.
Is that so? So can you handle this? He smirked and retracted his wings in sending them falling through the clouds with his beak pointing down to increase the speed. The sudden fall didn't give the Queen enough time to let out a screech.
Rodan! This isn't funny!
Then why am I laughing? He said as they started to spin out of control. He was about to embrace her when she spoke.
Because you're about to have a very embarrassing landing.
Say what?
She pulled herself away from him while spreading out her wings to gain air only to float above him for a sneak attack. Next thing he knew he was kicked in the back sending him speeding down to the ocean. He could barely curse out a bad word before hitting the surface of the water with a loud smack. The memory of the False King beaming him in the chest and sending him flying to the water flashed before him as his whole body started to sting from the salt water while the fire in his wings drowned out. Sinking under water, a large mass of bubbles started to float up while the whole front side of his body started to hurt from the hard landing. He looked up and could see the bright blue color wings flying around in the sky. He floated up to the surface and popped his head out of the water gasping for air and stayed there for a moment to collect his thoughts.
That didn't last long when he felt something landing on his upper back and shoulders.
Well now, this seems familiar, don't you think? The Queen said, slightly tapping his head with her claw.
Sulking, he huffed, Don't start…
I mean, this is like the second...no, third time I body-slammed you to the ground or water….
I said don't start….
...There was that one when we were fighting in the city then the time we were sparring and now this….She giggled.
The water around them started to boil while releasing steam into the air. Yeah and all those times were just pure luck.
Or it could be you're too easily distracted and lousy when it comes to fly-
He grabbed her by the arm and threw her off of him. She splashed right into the water in front of him. Strangely her wings managed to stay afloat as he waited for her to resurface. A few seconds later the lovely Queen's head appeared and started to cough up some water.
Not very comfortable isn't it? He asked while sticking his tongue out.
That was petty. She pouted while blowing her wet antennas out of her face.
He choked back on his laughter from seeing her drench. Fluffy fur definitely looked better on her than wet.
I don't see the humor in this. With my wings wet it's hard for me to fly.
How sad because there's no one around here who can help you with that. Rodan said, smirking.
Her blue eyes grew big from his statement. What are you talking about? You wouldn't leave me here in the middle of nowhere, would you?
Oh, so you need the Lousy Flyer now huh? He teased and flicked a few droplets of water in her face. I'm sure if you wait awhile another flying kaiju will come by.
Her mood started to show in her wing color. Turning from a cool blue to a bright glowing red and he couldn't help, but let his smile grow bigger and bigger. She huffed and couldn't help, but giggle a bit from this situation. Alright, I'll take back the Lousy Flyer a bit if you get me out of here. Please? I'm getting cold and I'm sure you are too.
He shook his head. Nope, I feel perfectly fine. He lied. His whole body was completely numb and he was already missing the fire in his wings, but….
She paddled over to him, a little nervous knowing she had to get so close to him again, and wrapped her shaky claws around his neck again. Her other pair of arms rested on his shoulders and he could feel her legs pressing up against his chest. It was a good thing they were in the water or else his wings would have flared up from this closeness. It might not be affection she was displaying, but he can tell she trusted him not to let anything harm her. All set, can we get out now? She whispered.
….it was worth having her near him like this.
Hang on. He said, trying to hide his smile while hoping she couldn't hear his heart beating out of his chest.
He pulled his wings out of the water and started to flap them as hard as he could, sending large waves of water away from them. It took a few tries due to his numb body and with her choking him to hang on, but he managed to lift himself up into the air with the Queen shaking her wings to get rid of the excess water. He did a quick spin to get his wings to flare up once again before flying high into the night sky. Leaving behind black smoke and tiny flicks of flames.
~...But I wonder, where were you?
When I was at my worst down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder, where were you?
When all the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you...~
They spent the next hour or so flying around and talking about random things. The Queen didn't mind since he was finally flying around gracefully and even made a joke saying the flying around was a nice way to blow dry her fur. Haha. Once she was completely dried, she let out a big yawn and needed to cut their time short since she hasn't slept well in the last two day thanks to him she said slyly.
He didn't want to let her go now, but he had no right to protest since it could prevent him from seeing her again. With that in mind, he flew back to her island and landed as quietly as he could on the shoreline and watched her let go of his neck. She sat down in front of him and let out another small yawn. Well, not how I wanted to spend my night…
He frowned from her words, thinking he just blew it and once again made a bad impression on her.
She spotted the frown and giggled….Don't be sad, you didn't let me finish. I had a good time no less.
Really You're not just saying that to make me feel better?
She shook her head. No, of course not. You know I love spending time with you as well.
That put a big smile on his face and he bows his head to her. Enough to see me again tomorrow night?
Her back jerked back ever so slightly and she blushed a little from the thought. She looked conflicted about it….I don't see why not.
After taking off from her island, he didn't go home. No, he was too hype up to go home and rest at the moment so he flew around the lands (making sure to fly high enough not to damage the cities from his powerful wings) till he landed near a field full of flowers and one lone house. His presence made the house light up and he could see a couple of pests coming out of the house only to step back from his presence.
Relax, you filthy things. I just came for the flowers. He said to them. He was pretty sure all they heard was his cries and grunts, but who cares. Using his wing, he dug deep into the dirt and scooped up a large portion of the field while trying very carefully not to burn the plants and dropped them on the ground. The land shook from the mass pile of dirt and even made the pest fall to their knees which made him snicker. They were lucky he was in a good mood or else he would have burned them to a crisp. Grabbing as many flowers and dirt as he can with his talons, he flew back up into the air and headed over to her island once again.
By the time he got there, he could see a small glimpse of light coming into the sky. He stared at the hole that led to the underground cave and felt a small pang of jealousy knowing she was down there lying next to the brute for warmth and cuddles. Shaking his head, he flew down close enough to drop the flowers next to the cave before flying back up into the sky. Satisfied, he flew back home.
~...The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following...~
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It soon became a routine for him to go see her at night and he never felt this happy since he courted his mate millions of years ago. He came back the third night once he was sure it was late enough for the brute to be asleep and once again made a few little noises to get her attention. It wasn't even hard to convince her to go with him into the night sky again this time since he promised her a simple date of midnight snacks and conversations. Not what he wanted, but if it means spending more time with her he didn't mind.
They settled on top of a giant mountain where they can see the lights of a city down below. He told her to wait for him so he can grab some treats for them. Mostly for her, he didn't feel too hungry at the moment with his stomach feeling like it was full of feathers. At first she was a little worried about him leaving, showing off that horrible flaw known as abandonment issues, but he made sure she knew he was coming back. The land around them didn't have much to offer when it came to food, but found a few leafy trees for her to nibble on while they chit chat.
When he came back, he landed right in front of her, snapping her out of her deep thoughts. Before she could say anything, he dangled the tree right in front of her face.
Hungry? He asked, with a smirk which made her give him a look.
A matter of fact, I am. She said, trying to snatch it with her mouth, but he quickly pulled away.
What? I don't get a thank you for going out and finding food for you. How rude. He said, playfully.
Well, keeping it away from me is rather rude as well, don't you think? She asked.
Maybe I'm just trying to be playful. He said, beeping her snout with the tree gently.
She started to giggle and tried to grab the tree again. Rodan….
Too slow. He said, making the tree burn slightly from his firm grip.
Instead of saying anything, he was tackled to the ground, feeling the sharp tips of her claws digging into his upper chest while she tried to reach for the snack, but he still held the tree away from her.
Give me the tree! She said, trying to be serious about it, but couldn't help, but giggle from the silliness of it.
It took a lot of self control not to pull her closer to him, but luckily she flew off of him and grabbed the tree before anything else could be done. She landed right beside him with a sly smirk. What was that about being too slow? She asked and started to naw on the tree bark.
He lifted himself up in a sitting position and folded his wings in. I didn't think you were going to tackle me like that.
I was hungry and your teasing was getting out of hand. She said, licking her sap smeared mouth.
Are you sure about that? Here I thought you love being surrounded by my wings. He chuckled.
She nearly choked on her food. For a moment he thought she was blushing a bit. Looking at the tree in her claws, she seems so unsure with herself. Don't be silly.
What? I recall you telling me you thought my wings were nice to look at.
She stared at him for a bit with this dumbfounded look. You actually remember that? That was millions of years ago…..my goodness, my King was still just Gojira back then…
And you were just some annoying little pest (You weren't the Queen, you didn't sport those awful eyes on your wings….you were still free because the Brute didn't see you for what you were yet) so what's your point. He asked.
You didn't exactly take my compliment very well and used it to upset my King…
In my defense I was just playing around with him. It's not that hard to piss off him especially when it came to embarrassing him in front of you.
Yes, he would tell me countless times what a big...well...you know…
He chuckled, An Asshole, it's OK. You can say it, I earn that title from all the stuff I did when I was younger.
Still it's rude to say it to your face. Sadly, that's probably a nicer version than what he calls you.
He wasn't exactly an innocent kaiju himself. He said, remembering things he would hear Anguirus and the brute talk about. With the brute rolling his eyes while Anguirus lectures him about morals and self-respect and whatnot.
She took a bite of her tree and licked the leaves off her mouth with that long, thin tongue of hers. He can still remember the first time he touched that tasty tongue with his when they were taking shelter on that ledge during a storm. He always wondered if he didn't make a move that night, how much longer would she have stayed with him?
She smiled, Do you still think I'm annoying?
He raised a brow. I can be very blunt so do you really want to know?
Giggling, I'm not that bad, am I?
Yeah, but once you get used to it, it's kinda cute. He said with a dull face. Trying to pretend not to be interested when it came to her questions. It's just a way of flirty with females because they tend to try harder to get a better reaction out of them.
She raised a brow and leaned over to him playfully. Do you still think I'm pretty? She asked, playfully
Bingo. Works every time. A sly smirk spread across his face. You should know the answer to that one.
She leaned her head down bashfully, no doubt trying to hide the blush forming on her cheeks again. Not going to say it? Afraid I might twist the words around again?
No, it's funnier just to leave you hanging.
She giggled and hit his wing. You are the A word.
Later on after dropping her off he flew off only to come back in the early morning. He left three orange trees next to the cave.
~I hear you voice in my sleep at night
Hard to resist temptation
Cause something strange has come over me
Now, I can't get over you
No, I just can't get over you..~
The fourth night, she didn't waste time jumping into his embrace with a big smile on her face. She wanted to go back to the city where the brute killed the False King to check up on the plants that were growing there. No doubt they were blossoming plants that the pests thought were extinct long ago. Making a sad remark that she's been begging the brute to go with her over there, but was shot down with a firm no. She decided to end it there since she knew it would end in a fight...since lately that's all they've been doing, but she didn't want to dwell on it.
They didn't talk much since she was admiring the scenery while he was scouting the area on top of one of the damaged buildings that could hold him up. It was OK, he was enjoying the view of those beautiful wings fluttering every time she would get excited from seeing something new. He was glad she was happy, the last time they were here it brought back the bad memories, but it seems like the greenery growing here hid it from her this time.
Afterwards, he left a pile of leaves, vines and grapes for her.
Fifth night, stargazing. She was a little stunned that it was he and not her that wanted to do it, but she was happy no less. He knew she loved looking at the stars and with no moon out tonight they were brighter than ever. They flew around till they found a spot of land that didn't have anyone around and somewhat fireproof for them to lie on their backs to look up at the sky. Just like old times when she was staying on his island. With the top of their heads touching, he would count the stars while hearing her sing one of her soft melodies then he would follow with some very embarrassing stories of the brute back in their younger days. Back when Anguirus was still alive...back when he was on some sort of speaking-terms with the fat lizard.
Afterwards, he left lavenders by her cave. (The pest who lived next to the field was not too happy with him there and even went as far as trying to shoot him with some puny little weapon to make him go away. The little fool was lucky. He was about to burn him into nothing, but ash when he thought about the Queen and how she would be upset with him for killing the stupid thing he decided to let the pest live…..so he burned down their home instead.)
~I was there for you in your darkest times
I was there for you in your darkest night~
The sixth night, they flew across the land once again and seemed to come across some celebration those pests were having at night. The sky was filled with glowing colorful fire bits it was hard to fly around since the bits were coming in every direction. At first he thought the pests were attacking him and even though their weapons were weak he was about to strike back when the Queen stopped him. It didn't make sense since if they really want to attack them they would use something more aggressive. The colorful fire bits didn't even hurt and they were quite small.
Against his protest, (a lot of protest) they landed in a large field where a pack of pests were there doing their little gatherings and whatnot. They stopped what they were doing to look at him and the Queen, but he was surprised they didn't flee and try to attack.
Don't move, some of these humans can get very frightened by our presences. The Queen said.
Ok, who cares, do you remember the last time you went near them. He whispered.
Rodan, they don't understand you, so you don't have to whisper. And yes, I do remember and everything was fine till you showed up. She smirked.
He stuck his tongue out and continued to monitor her.
She turned back to see two little pests slowly coming near her. She smiled, These are younglings, they are no threat.
You're too trusting. You can't be so sure. They are probably a bunch of bratty monsters. He said, taking a few steps back while eyeing the other pests that were making sure not to make a sound. Well, most of them were, the one who was probably the mother was screaming at the little pests to come back while another one held her back.
I bet you were one as well, am I right? The Queen asked with a smirk.
He huffed and crossed his wings while a thin cloud of smoke started to flow out of his wings. If they try anything I will burn them to death.
She shushed him and he watched as she leaned down to the two brats and let out a soft, curious thrill. The littlest one (a girl) walked over to her with her hand stretched out and without any fear in her eyes, started to pet the Queen's furry cheek. That put a smile on the tiny pest's face and she went in for a full on hug, nearly disappearing in the fluffy fur. In the meantime, the Queen's antennas dipped down to the other brat and used them to caress it's face. Her big eyes started to glow and for some reason it made the pest jump up in surprise.
He sighed at this gentle scene. It was so easy for her to go around and approach these disgusting things without any concern about being hit or bombed. All they saw was her gentleness, her colorful beauty and soothing songs while they saw him as some scary monster. He raised a brow when the young pests started to make grunts and rumbles at each other than at the adult ones behind them.
What's with the grunting noise? He asked.
I'm communicating with them through their minds. How cute, they didn't think we knew how to talk like them. This one is even offering me food though I don't know what a burger is.
Their food is crumbs to us. He said. What else are they saying?
The older one made a few more grunt noises and pointed a finger at him. The Queen chuckled and shook her head . He's asking me if you are going to hurt them. I told them no. You may look scary, but you're just full of hot-air.
Ha Ha, very funny, my Queen. He said, then noticed a few more fire bits lighting up the sky. Can you ask them what those are?
They're called fireworks. The Queen said. Apparently it has something to do with the number four of this month.
He didn't want to admit it, but when he sat there and studied them, they were quite a site to see. He was actually amazed by them in other words. Hmm, I have to say I never thought I would see fire in so many colors.
I like the fact they look like glowing flowers. She said, smiling.
He smiled back. Where did they come from?
From what I can read in their minds, they are human-made.
Wow, never thought those idiots would do something right for a change.
Rodan, don't be so rude.
He looked at her while she was busy talking to the pests. A few more were coming over to try and pet the Queen and she didn't mind. The adult ones seem to calm down a bit when they realize the beautiful moth meant no harm and him being as far away as possible. He smiled when he heard the Queen's little giggles. The bright fireworks were giving her a colorful glow that he couldn't help, but admire.
It was too bad he couldn't collect these "fireworks" since they did look like flowers so he settled for some sweet maple trees instead. He knew she loves the sap in trees and these were very sticky.
~But I wonder, where were you?
When I was at my worst down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder, where were you?
When all the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the maps that leads to you~
The seventh, eighth, and ninth nights were pretty much the same where pretty much them flying around the world or settling somewhere with food and talking about whatever comes into mind. It felt like she was once again getting used to seeing him all the time. He no longer had to convince her to come out with him at night. As soon as he landed on her island, she was already waiting for him with a big smile on her face. He loved this feeling that was growing in his chest. The warm happiness and the love and admiration he was feeling towards her. He so badly wanted to ask her how she was feeling towards him. There must be something since during their time together he's been taken more and more risks when it came to boundaries. When they would sit, he would gradually scoot closer to her. She didn't mind him playing with her antennas or caressing her face with his claws. Hell, she would flirt playfully too. Slightly nudging him in the chest when he compliment her or hits him softly with her wing when he makes a smartass remark. Then she would laugh and look at him with those big glowing eyes. They were as blue as the ocean during the day.
Yet, he could also see the confusion and conflict in those eyes as well. When she would laugh at one of his remarks only to look away with this guilt look on her face. He recognizes that look, he's been with a lot of "Claimed" females to know that look for anywhere. The Queen was having a good time with him yet…she was here with him while her mate was at home sleeping without a clue in the world about what she was doing. The slight guilt of knowing what she was doing was wrong, but she can't seem to help herself anymore. She told him once or twice that hanging around him made her feel at ease sometimes. Apparently, there's been tension going on with her and the brute, but she would never tell him exactly what it was and frankly, he didn't care. Maybe he should? A good "Friend" would tell her to stop doing this sneaking around shit and go back and work things out with her mate, but the Squid Kaiju she would mention was still sleeping in order to heal the mental torment the False King plagued her with. So it was really up to him to say it, but he didn't want to. He was having way too much fun being with her so why end it? She would never bring Him up much anymore for some reason and wondered if it was because of the problems she was having with him or she was just doing it out of respect. Either way, he didn't mind, it seems like when HE was brought up it tends to damper the happy mood she was in.
For the seventh, eighth, ninth, he brought different varieties of fruit trees from the islands around his home.
The tenth night, something was wrong because he spotted her sitting by the shoreline with her head down and wings sprawled out on the ground. She looked sad. She must've heard his wings flapping in the air because she looked up at him with a grim look.
It's ok, I'm alone. She sighed.
Alone? He thought while he flew down and landed next to her. Her eyes were slightly puffy and the fur around her cheeks were wet. Were you crying? He asked.
She sighed while looking away as if ashamed of herself for being this way in front of him. I'm sorry, it's been a bad day.
Oh. He said, looking back at the cave.
You don't have to worry. Like I said, I'm alone…..he left….again.
Again...like the last time? He asked, referring to the brute abandoning her and disappearing for months.
She shook her head, I don't want to talk about it. She huffed.
With watery angry eyes, she pressed her forehead against his chest which caught him off guard a bit. Normally, he was the one who made the first move just to see her cute reaction, but this was different. She ran her claws up his chest till they settled on top of his shoulders. Can we just go somewhere, please. I don't want to be here or alone.
He gulped, not really liking the sad, angry Mosura. Angry females tend to do irrational things and while he didn't mind her seeking comfort in him in this situation, he loved her too much not to take advantage of this situation. Which was weird coming from someone like him (He did a lot of bad things when he was younger after all), but she was different. He actually cared about her and wanted her to see him as the good kaiju she thinks he is. He knew some females would seek petty vengeance by hooking up with another male, though he was sure she was too innocent to know that or try it. No doubt she just needed a friend right now. Oh great. He really didn't want to play the friends card right now.
Alright, where do you want to go?
Just somewhere. I don't care. Her voiced muffled from her face pressing really hard against his rough skin.
I might know a place…..hang on. He said and the Queen held on to him once again. He took off into the sky and headed north.
~The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you~
Although he's been picking a lot of trees and flowers, he didn't really like them because of the smell, but he would endure it if it meant cheering her up. Sadly, Even though he found a field he hasn't dug up yet close by full of sunflowers (at least that's what Mosura said they were called) it didn't put a smile on her face. She just laid there in the field and nibbled on a few patches here and there while not saying a word to him. He was standing as far away as he could to give her space and to make sure he didn't burn anything down.
They were there for an hour when she finally picked herself up and walked over to him. Sitting down in front of him, she looked up with a sad smile. Thanks for bringing me here. She whispered.
Are you sure about that? You still look upset about….
And I shouldn't be spewing my bad mood on to you and for that I'm sorry. She interrupted.
They stayed quiet for a bit while the Queen twiddled her claws a bit as if she wanted to ask him something, but didn't know how.
Care to speak your mind? He asked.
She chuckled a bit and took a deep breath. Rodan, when you were with your mate, did you guys fight a lot.
His head jerked back a bit from the surprise question and normally, that would pissed him off since he never told anyone about her other than Anguirus and the spiky Kaiju took that story to his grave. That's a line I don't let anyone cross.
(Do you even have the right to say that knowing what you are doing?) His mind thought. Shut up.
She frowned, but nodded her head. I understand. I mean you rarely talk about her which is odd since you claim she was your everything.
What is that supposed to mean?
Well, if a mate is your everything wouldn't you want to talk about her all the time?
He shrugged, True for some, but not for me. Why are you bringing this up anyway.
I don't mean to offend you, but you had a mate and thought you might have some tips or advice about certain things, I guess.
If she wanted some pointers how to make up with the brute, she was not getting anything from him. I don't know why you are upset anyway, you knew right off the back what a whiny hot-head your King is. He scoffed.
Her frown deepens from the insult and looks away. It's not even about his temper I'm talking about. She whispered. How about this, was you mate very open with you?
Well of course she was. That's females for you. They always want to talk about their feelings.
Like I'm doing now? She asked, still in a whisper tone. Did you ever snap at her for wanting you to open up to her as well?
Only during our more violent spats, but other than that no not really. We just knew how to talk to each other.
She stayed quiet for a bit, lost in deep thought. Maybe she knew how to talk to you because you were that easy to have a conversation with.
How flattering, but I really don't want to talk about her. That part of my life is something I never want to talk about again.
It was hard to talk about it. Fuck, it was so sudden it took him a day to realize she was gone. The day started out so nicely. He was heading out to find them food while she stayed behind to protect their five eggs. Next thing he knew a giant rock fell out of the sky causing a huge explosion and a force wind that blew everything away. He was lucky enough (unlucky when he thought about it) to be far away to survive the blast, but he lost everything in return.
She sighed, I understand, forgive me for bringing her up.
What's this all about, my Queen, I feel like you're stalling about something.
She looked away and he hated it when she wouldn't look at him and although he couldn't see her cheeks blushing he can feel the heat coming off her face no less. He raised his claws up and gently placed them on her right cheek while feeling her slightly flinch from the sudden warm touch. He stroked her cheek softly with his nail while moving her head up to face him.
~...Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, I was there for you
Oh, in your darkest times
Oh, I was there for you
Oh, in your darkest night...~
Hey there, gorgeous. He said slyly, hoping to make her smile. And it did.
Such a charmer, what a shame he hides it from the world. She said and without even thinking lean more into his touch.
I'm only this way because I hate to see you so sad. He whispered why leaning down to her. It doesn't suit you.
He was just mere inches from her face and was about to close the gap when she pulled away. She cleared her throat and looked down again. He said I've been so distant lately. Like something was distracting me. That stuck a cord with me for so many reasons. It hurt because the only thing I was thinking about was all the times he would distant himself from me when something was bothering him. At least I didn't run away from my problems like he did…he got mad at me for bringing that up and told me not to change to subject. This was about me not him. So I'm supposed to open to him whenever he wants, but he won't do the same for me? Then it went downhill from there…
She turned away from him and started to pick some of the sunflowers out of the ground. Of course he couldn't be civil about it and started to point claws at me about how "ever since you brought that bird back into your life-" and I quickly interrupted him by saying you had nothing to do with the distance me and him were having. He won't talk to me, that's the problem. It's better for him to hold it inside and let it build up and fester. After so much yelling I finally told him "Why can't you open up like Rodan does!? He makes it so easy to talk to!"
He cringed from her last statement. Flatter no less, but he knew the brute didn't like to be compared to other Kaijus . He can recall all the horrible spats the Brute would have with Anguirus about being compared to him. The Brute would roar; he was nothing like the fire demon. Still... I would appreciate it if you don't bring me into your arguments with him. The last thing I need is for him to come after me.
His inner thoughts started to laugh because being mentioned in an argument was the least of his worries with everything going on right now.
She sighed while letting her wings droop down a bit. The giant eyes on her wing tips were looking down at him with such dark color and hate he almost backed away from her to give her more space. I'm sorry, it just came out. I realized my mistake and I quickly apologized, but he didn't want to hear it so he just left…..I hate it when he does that. You would think he would learn from the last time that I don't do well being abandoned like that. He left me in an emotional mess all day because I thought he was going to break our connection again….
Did he?
She shook her head. No, I can still feel him. No doubt he's somewhere deep down in some air pocket underwater for total privacy. He's still in a bad mood and just sleeping it off for the time being. .
Well, at least it wasn't as bad as the last time. It's not everyday you see the Queen crying on your island alone. He said, sarcastically.
She let out a small giggle, Was I such a burden to you back then.
At first, yes because we never got along to begin with and you didn't want to leave….
I just wanted company plus I was waiting for him to come back...She said in a defensive tone.
He grabbed a clawful of her wings, feeling the soft silk between his fingers and turned her around so she could face him once again. I don't like talking to your back.
Alright, just easy on my wings. They tear so easily. She said.
He loosen his grip on it, but left his claws there to slowly trace the outline with his nail. But like you told me before you left (When the Brute came back and took you away from me) I grew quite fond of you.
She smiled and leaned forward till her forehead was touching his chest. Right below the scar the Brute left behind after they fought on his island. Comfort, she was seeking comfort and he pleaded to the stars in the sky that she wouldn't cry or else he might lose control of himself. Oh boy, did it bring back memories of his younger days being single and a "total dick" as his mate would call him when he was courting her. She didn't care how many flings he had before meeting her, but she didn't like that fact he did it to "taken" females (He mainly did it just to pissed off their mates for getting on his bad side) or the vulnerable ones. He told her he will change and he did and even after she died it took years for him to get back to his old bad habits. Of course, Anguirus didn't like it and told him'' keep it up and it will bite you in the ass one day."
His mouth felt dry all of a sudden when she didn't remove herself away from him. Um, I'm sure he will be back soon. He said though it left a sour, rotting taste in his mouth. It's going to be alright.
If Anguirus was here no doubt he would have smacked him upside the head if he tried anything. That's your friend's mate, you idiot. He grumbled to himself. Oh shut up Anguirus, he was never my friend and you knew that and he knew that and the world knew that…..
She let out a small hum, Thanks Rodan, you're truly something, you know that?
The heat that was building up in him started to light the grass on fire….
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~...So I wonder, where were you?
When all the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you….~
He decided to cut the time in the flower field short due to him feeling things he didn't want her to see and brought her home while it was still dark. He waited while she slowly walked her way over to the entrance of the cave to look inside. Such enough, her whole body slouched and when she turned her head a bit, he could see the upset look on her face. The Brute was still gone.
He cleared his throat and scratched the back of his head. He really didn't know what to do at this moment. I...um...I better go in case….(In case He shows up and breaks my neck for being here)...I mean...I'm sure you need some me-time.
She just stared at him as if she didn't know how to say what was on her mind. Conflicted.
He was about to take off. His wings spread out while the flames burned bright in the night when she finally spoke. Do you really have to go?
That made his wings drop to the floor instantly and his eyes grew big from her words. What?
She was staring at the ground while using her claw to rub the left side of her neck. Her antennas were flickering wildly. The night is still young...stay with me?...
~...The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following...~
Map by Maroon 5
MQB: Stay tune for part II. Stay safe and please review. Peace.