As Godzilla knelt in the crimson waters, he took a moment to steady himself, feeling the weight of Lilith's invisible force still lingering in the aching bones of his colossal form. His mind raced, ancient instincts guiding his thoughts, and then, with a sudden spark of inspiration, Godzilla raised his massive fists high above his head. With a roar that shook the very core of the Geofront, he brought both fists crashing down into the blood-red ocean.
The impact sent a titanic wave of crimson water surging upward, a towering wall of liquid that erupted into the air, filling the cavern with an immense, swirling cloud of blood-red mist. For a moment, it was as if the Geofront itself had been submerged beneath the crimson sea. The wave blotted out everything in its path, casting the cavern into an eerie, scarlet-tinted fog that obscured Lilith's view of her colossal adversary.
Lilith shifted, momentarily disoriented by the sudden disappearance of her target. Her senses strained, seeking Godzilla's presence within the turbulent fog. Her faceless gaze scanned the blood-tinged shadows, and her form tensed, ready to unleash another wave of power at the first sign of his movement.
But Godzilla, hidden beneath the roiling waves of blood, had already moved. Using the murky cover to his advantage, he circled around Lilith with surprising agility for his size, keeping his glow dim to avoid detection. He used the cover to reposition, calculating his approach with predatory precision.
And then, without warning, Godzilla's dorsal plates flared to life with atomic energy, piercing the crimson haze like a beacon. Before Lilith could react, Godzilla unleashed his atomic breath from an unexpected angle, the radiant blue blast cutting through the blood-red fog and slicing directly toward her exposed form.
The beam struck true, catching Lilith off guard as it tore into her side with an explosive impact that sent her stumbling. Her eerie form writhed as the atomic energy burned through her defenses, and Godzilla, seizing the opportunity, advanced through the mist like a living storm, his eyes fixed on her with unyielding resolve. This was a fight for survival, dominance, and the fate of the Earth itself—and Godzilla intended to emerge as the unquestioned victor.
Godzilla's strategy was relentless, exploiting Lilith's brief disorientation within the thick, red haze. His punch hit her from one side, driving her balance off, and before she could respond, he moved with surprising speed, positioning himself behind her and tearing into her back with a vicious rake of his claws. The impact sent sparks of energy surging through her wounds, an alien hiss of pain escaping from her as she staggered.
Lilith turned, attempting to fix her sightless gaze on him, but Godzilla was already gone. From her right, his massive tail swept in like a battering ram, smashing into her side and sending her tumbling forward. The force of his attacks was methodical, calculated to keep her off-balance and unable to recover.
As Lilith steadied herself, she glanced around, frustration and rage radiating from her form, yet unable to locate her adversary in the swirling mist. Then, through the blood-drenched fog, Godzilla emerged directly in front of her, his massive form towering and imposing, with his maw wide open. The glow from his dorsal plates blazed brighter than ever, illuminating the Geofront as he charged up a point-blank blast.
Lilith's head jerked up just as the atomic breath erupted from Godzilla's jaws, firing at full intensity right into her face. The impact was catastrophic, the raw power of his attack tearing into her, burning through layers of her eldritch form, and sending her flying backward, crashing into the ground with a colossal impact that cracked the earth beneath her.
For a moment, silence fell over the Geofront, the blood mist settling slightly as Lilith lay sprawled against the ruins. Smoke and embers smoldered from the wounds inflicted by Godzilla's blast, her once-imposing form weakened and struggling. Godzilla remained still, his form looming like a titan of ancient myth, watching her with cold, predatory eyes. This was his realm now—a battlefield on which he would show no mercy. He was ready to end this, determined to protect his world from any who dared challenge it, even an ancient being like Lilith.
As Godzilla held Lilith in his colossal grip, his atomic breath charging with deadly finality, the Evas leaped into action. After observing the battle from afar, they had finally decided to intervene—this was their last chance to prevent Lilith's destruction, their final hope to preserve humanity's plan for ascendancy.
Unit-01 charged in first, arms outstretched to push Godzilla back, while Units-00 and -02 moved from his sides, targeting his legs in a desperate attempt to destabilize him. Their combined assault managed to disrupt Godzilla's concentration just enough to force him to release his grip on Lilith. She fell, landing heavily but managing to retreat a few steps away to recover.
Godzilla snarled, his gaze shifting from Lilith to the Evas, each one like gnats trying to defy the will of a force far beyond their understanding. His dorsal plates continued to glow, atomic energy pulsing with an intensity that showed he was still more than prepared to continue the fight. But he could sense the determination in these strange biomechanical giants—this was more than just a fight for them; it was a last stand for something sacred, a purpose that, despite his primal instincts, he could not fully understand.
Lilith, weakened but not defeated, slowly rose to her full height, the eerie glow around her pulsing in sync with the Evas. She shared a strange, silent understanding with them, an alliance forged in desperation and survival. This was not her time to fall—at least, not yet.
But Godzilla was undeterred. With a deafening roar that reverberated through the Geofront, he stepped forward, his claws flexed, his atomic energy still surging. The Evas braced themselves, weapons drawn, each knowing they were mere mortals against a god of destruction but willing to sacrifice everything if it meant preserving their future, their vision of ascendance.
In the silent tension that followed, it was clear: this clash was not simply about survival but about divergent destinies—humanity's path to godhood, and the ancient, unyielding power of Earth's guardian. The question that hung heavy over all of them was which force would prove stronger: humanity's ambition or the primal wrath of the King of Monsters.
In the command room, tension was palpable. The screens displayed the colossal struggle unfolding within the Geofront, each impact sending tremors through Tokyo-3. Gendo Ikari's eyes narrowed as he watched, fingers steepled in his signature pose, his gaze calculating yet shadowed by a hint of unease. The battle between Godzilla and Lilith had reached a tipping point, one that neither he nor anyone in NERV had anticipated.
Beside him, Misato Katsuragi clenched her fists, her face set in determination as she watched the Evas throw themselves against Godzilla, knowing their efforts were a last, desperate measure. "We're playing with forces we barely understand," she murmured, more to herself than anyone else. "Godzilla... we thought he'd be an ally against the Angels, but he's far beyond our control."
Kouzou Fuyutsuki's voice broke the silence. "This was always the risk. Summoning Godzilla was no small gamble, Gendo. One that may yet tear us apart."
Gendo didn't flinch. "We have sacrificed much, Fuyutsuki. But Lilith is essential. Humanity's ascension depends on her survival." He glanced around the room, his steely gaze meeting those of Ritsuko, Shigeru, and the other staff members, each of them staring intently at their consoles, monitoring every data point, every seismic shift in the Geofront.
Ritsuko Akagi checked her readings, a grim realization sinking in. "Godzilla has pushed through every weapon, every line of defense we've put before him. At this rate, we may not be able to stop him."
"But we have no choice," Makoto Hyuga cut in, his tone urgent yet resigned. "Without Lilith, the Human Instrumentality Project—everything we've worked for—will collapse. Godzilla might be Earth's guardian, but he's a threat to humanity's only chance at ascension."
Misato turned to Gendo, a fierce determination in her gaze. "Commander, we need a contingency plan if the Evas can't hold him back. This is bigger than any of us now."
Gendo's expression was as unreadable as ever, but his mind was racing. For the first time, he felt the weight of his decisions as something more than abstract. The outcome of this battle wasn't just about humanity's future—it was about his legacy, the ambition that had driven him all these years. In the face of Godzilla's wrath and Lilith's potential destruction, he realized he was balancing on the edge of something monumental, and only time would reveal if it would be humanity's salvation or its doom.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice a low murmur. "Prepare every option. This is a war for survival… and our evolution."
