Monsters and Magic: Divide and Unite

By: DJ Rodriguez

(Author's Notes: Hi everyone! How are you all doing? Well I hope. I got some more mixed news. I got a second rejection from Disney, them stating their reasons why they can't even look or consider my novel, Monsters and Magic. Well… that got me down, but I will not give in! I just need to find an alternative way to get their attention, Disney and Toho. My family tried to help, saying that I needed to change my story and characters. But… I simply can't do that. I worked very hard and long, pouring everything I have into my novel! I just can't simply change the characters like that! No… just need to find a way to get Disney and Toho's attention.

But, that's for another time. Onward to business here! In this chapter, Jet Jaguar finds his voice and also King Caesar gets more acquainted with his new bonded royal family. I hope to pay honor and tribute to both monsters, and the characters of Disney! Also, big thanks to my lady love Sarah Brown, a.k.a. Kearitona Sjachraelgil here at Fanfiction, who gave me the idea on whose voice Jet Jaguar should take. And it is… the one who does Colonel Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist, Travis Willingham! So, full credit and props goes to the one who does this voice for the character in the anime series.

On another note, I just wanted to clear this up. The bonds that each of the Toho characters have with the Disney ones are weak now, but as time passes on, it will become stronger and deeper. The same as it was when Melody and the others met Godzilla and his monster allies/rivals in my first novel! I want to build up, just like a real relationship. Also, expect some characters to come in from the first novel in a way that I hope pleasantly surprises you all!

I do not own Godzilla nor any of the monsters from Toho, nor do I own any of the characters from Disney. I do own my own OC's, and most of the songs here. Any song I use that is by another artist or group, I will give him/her/them full credit, due and props.

Now, on with the sequel!)

Chapter 11

It was about late afternoon in the Middle Eastern desert lands, the sun slowly starting its descent in the west. The royal family of Agrabah had just made it to the oasis that was a real god-send since the desert was very much unbearable at this time of day. Aladdin, Jasmine and Carpet were the first to arrive, the magical rug letting the royal couple off before stretching itself out to get the wrinkles/kinks out from its cloth. The Sultan and Sultana made their way to the fresh water pool that was before them, drinking in the heavenly liquid that quenched their thirst. After drinking her fill, Jasmine looked around and inquired, "Where is Genie and the kids? I thought they would be here before us.". While Carpet was fast when it came to transport, Genie was more swift due to his magical abilities. However, laughter and a roar of an engine from above got their attention.

Aladdin let out a small sigh and smile as he replied, "There's the answer to your question. You should know Genie likes to make an entrance, be it big or small.".

High in the sky, closing in on the oasis was the blue-colored Sea Duck and behind it was a whooping/cheering Azad on a rope! It seemed that Genie gave him some kind of metal foil that held together remarkably in the strong wind, and told him to go sky-surfing. The prince was enjoying this new sport, surfing through the air as the plane pulled him along! Malak was in the pilot seat with Genie's double, looking in the rear-view mirror at her brother who was having the time of his life. The blue bear pilot stated for all to hear, "We are now approaching the Oasis, best hot spot in the desert! For those of you sitting with the best pilot in the universe, sit back and relax while we touch down! For the ones surfing in the skies, best pull it in! It's almost time for touchdown!". Azad got the message from the plane's loudspeaker, and pulled himself in despite his soul crying out to stay out there more to do more tricks and stunts.

"This is one sport I need to do more often!" he said to himself as he pulled on the rope to haul himself back in the craft. He looked down to see that their new ally/friend King Caesar was coming fast towards the oasis. Azad was a bit intrigued to see a monster that was once standing up like a human was now on all fours and streaking towards the green patch of land like a lion. Or maybe dog… he would have to think that one a bit over. Once he was inside, the hatch closed and the Sea Duck came in for a landing near Aladdin and Jasmine. Once it was properly grounded, the door opened and out came the Genie double. Only this time, he had changed to look like a female anthro bear, wearing skin-tight purple slacks, a pink sweater, and having a good figure.

The blue-furred anthro bear said, "Thank you for choosing Higher for Hire for your travel needs! We hope you enjoyed the flight and will choose us again in the future! Bye-bye!". Coming out from the plane was Azad and Malak, the duo wondering where their crazy, funny friend would come up with such forms. Once they got completely off of the plane, the vehicle and the double vanished in a shower of sparkles and in place was the original and true Genie. The young adults didn't go to the pool to get a drink since their magical companion provided enough refreshments for them.

Aladdin commented, "Always like to make an entrance, don't ya Genie?". His blue friend merely grinned and replied that it was his duty to make any kind of grand entrance, using his magic to showcase a plethora of small golden statues that he called Oscars, stating that he won each of them due to his grand entrances. The Sultan and the others chuckled, always finding Genie's antics funny and spirit-lifting. Before anyone else could comment on the zany magical being, King Caesar came on the scene! The nine-foot tall monster had finally made it to the oasis, and he looked exhausted. Once he spotted the large pool of water, he ran over and dunked his head into the liquid to drink his fill.

Jasmine stated, "It seems King Caesar is not used to hot weather. First time in the desert, maybe?". The Sultana was correct in that assumption. The Divine Guardian Beast had dwelled most of his existence in a mountain that was close by the sea, and lived in an area that was moderate nearly the entire year. The patches of golden fur on his being provided excellent protection against physical attacks, and provided some kind of protection from extreme weather conditions like intense heat or cold. But the places that did not have the fur were vulnerable, and thus he was not used to being in such dry heat in the sands of Agrabah. The royal family saw the monster from another universe drink down gallons of water before reaching his fill, pulling his head out from the refreshing blue liquid and stumbling a bit on his feet. Azad and Malak came over to steady him, seeing that their friend was very much a newcomer to the desert.

"Take it easy, King Caesar. You drank too much, too fast. Need to be steady for a bit." Malak said, the princess making a mental note to teach her new companion on how to adapt to life in desert conditions. The young adults helped their furry friend towards some trees, setting him down underneath the large shade so the heat would not get to him more. King Caesar growled out what appeared to be 'thank you', the monster plopping down on the ground and panting a little. Jasmine was very glad to see her young ones helping out their new bonded beast, though Aladdin was still skeptical about the entire thing.

Genie looked at the pool of water and saw that King Caesar drained a good portion of it. He smiled and said, "Time for Mother Nature to let this blue dude help out a bit! One local downpour coming up!". He spun around and changed into a moderate-sized rain cloud, hovering over the oasis. He spouted off thunder and lighting, and shortly after that a good downpour of water came over the land. The pool refilled back to its original state, and Genie also gave the others down below a refreshing shower. Azad and Malak laughed a little as they enjoyed the water splashing down on their bodies, Jasmine giggling as she sought shelter with Aladdin underneath one of the palm trees. Carpet took to the skies, not wanting to get wet and have his threads shrink. King Caesar growled, also loving the cool water making contact with his hot body. The downpour lasted for only ten minutes or so, then Genie changed back from cloud to magical being. The Divine Guardian beast was still amazed and perplexed on seeing Genie's transformations and magic.

Aladdin thanked Genie for the little shower, then got back to the real business at hand. He stated, "Okay, now it's time to get serious. How are we going to get our new bonded monster into Agrabah without raising a panic? The citizens and soldiers are all used to Genie, Eden and Robin. If they see King Caesar… I fear it cause trouble.". In the past, Agrabah had their share of mystery, enchantment, and also magical beings/beasts that made life in the city interesting to say the least. Add in thieves and bandits of either the silly or formidable kind, with a touch of powerful sorcerers/sorceresses, the desert was always a place of excitement and danger. But it all subsided when Jasmine and Aladdin married, the thrills and chills of living in Agrabah dwindling away gradually. Now, the city had only seen the genies and their son, which brought some craziness into their lives that was very much needed. If they saw a creature that was different and looked a bit like a demon, Aladdin had no doubt that many of the citizens would panic and trouble would be sure to come in many forms. However, it seemed that his son and daughter were in 'Thinking' mode as they took in his words and were now analyzing the situation and what they had to work with.

Jasmine saw the slightly stunned face on her husband when he saw their children working their brains together like so, and a small but proud smile was on her face. She went to Aladdin and said, "I think our kids can figure something out, dear. After all, they are two of the brightest minds that Agrabah has ever seen before.". The Sultan had to agree with that, Azad and Malak were formidable when they put their minds together to solve any kind of problem presented to them. Math, puzzles, tactics, and the like were not a problem when the prince and princess put their minds together. A few moments passed, and a bright spark appeared in the eyes of the royal children. It seemed that they found a solution to their problem!

Malak spoke, "Father, how about we have King Caesar arrive to the city… as a statue?". The others, including King Caesar, were a bit surprised by this suggestion. It was Azad that came in with the explanation.

He said, "It's like this, everyone. We put our furry friend on a cart, a large wagon to be precise. King Caesar remains perfectly still, looking like a statue that has come from the Far East. While we bring him through the town and hopefully we enter through the gates into the palace, Genie will set up a place that is near the Throne Room. Perhaps in the Palace Gardens…? In any case, he should make the place something ideal for King Caesar while at the same time allowing him to hide just in case someone gets too suspicious. From there, we can plan on how to properly show him to the people.". Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie had to admit that their plan did seem sound. Of course, most of the plan relied on luck, such as the populace not doing anything that would antagonize King Caesar along the way to the palace, and the palace guards themselves also not getting too suspicious. After mulling over the plan, the Sultan and his wife admitted that this was the only plan that could actually work.

Malak smiled and said, "Thank you very much for trusting us, Mother and Father! Genie, can you send a message that only Eden can receive quick? Perhaps she can help us later on, but she needs to know about the situation first.". Genie answered that he would get a letter to his lady love quick, transforming into what could be described as a telegraph writer like the ones used in the western part of the United States, though Aladdin and the others did not know that. The zany blue being started to type out a message on a piece of yellow paper that on top showed in big bold letters GENIE EXPRESS- HAVE NEWS, WILL TRAVEL. After a few minutes of writing, Genie brought into existence a small white/blue pegasus and tied the note to the back of the small creature. He and the winged horse gave one another a small head-butt before Genie sent him away towards the palace.

"There we go! My sweetie should get that letter in about fifteen minutes or so. That should give us time on how to parade King Caesar into the city without making a ruckus." Genie declared before turning back to normal. While the family was busy making their plans to get King Caesar into Agrabah a reality, another group was making plans… but it was of the sinister kind.

~At the headquarters of the Claw Crushers~

The headquarters of one of the most notorious bandit thieves in the Middle East was near the Red Sea, across from the country of Egypt. It was hidden in a large mountain, and the entrance could only be opened with a spoken password that only Claw members knew about. It was similar to the legendary 40 Thieves hideout, but with two subtle but important differences. The mountain was on dry land, plus large enough to house a good number of human beings. The deadly and cold group of bandits had gotten to work on it, making escape tunnels and also traps that would be very difficult to get around. And when activated… less said, the better. The other difference was that the password was one in Latin, a language that the leader Griffin Claw spoke quite well. When it came to fortifying their headquarters, Griffin took no chances.

Right now, the rocky home was abuzz with activity but not like one would expect. Instead of the usual celebration of their victories and conquests, the place was filled with moans and groans as the members were recuperating from their recent battle against the royal Agrabah family and King Caesar. It was fortunate for them that they happened to have plenty of medicines and items that they stole from various local villages around the area, but they did not have any real doctors with expert skills. So, they had to bandage and treat themselves as best they could. While many of the members were treating their physical wounds, their leader was nursing a blow that was more deep and serious. Griffin Claw was in his private quarters, his pride given a serious blow as he was forced to retreat for the first time in his entire career as leader of the Claw Crushers. No one dared to disturb him ever since they arrived back to their headquarters by magical means, the bandits and cutthroats NOT wanting to be on the receiving end of his anger. They remembered in the early days of the gang, those that tried to stand up to him… quickly cut down in many ways that had them stunned.

Griffin Claw was on his bed, growling softly as he looked down at the mystical item that had given him the edge against Aladdin and his family. The Silver Binder was indeed an extremely rare steal, the silver scorpion figurine that he hoped to be his ace in the hole against Genie and the royal family. It did do the job, that much was clear as he remembered. But… it was turned against him by that damned strange beast that Jasmine and her daughter called King Caesar! He gripped the mystical item tightly, which would have crushed it but it held up due to its mystical properties. It was Griffin's hand that was damaged slightly, superficially as a small trickle of blood emerged from where he gripped the scorpion tightly. He yelled out in rage and slammed the tool down on the ground! It bounced off the ground twice before rolling a little from the impact, again showing no signs of damage. "How in the Underworld could this happen?! How is it that… that beast was able to break the bonds so easily?! I thought its bindings could not be undone by any other means!" he roared out, his frustration clearly shown. It appeared that his pride was his greatest strength, but also a weakness when it was dealt a serious blow.

He took a deep breath, trying to regain his calm and coolness that he was known for. After a few minutes, he became relaxed though the fire of his recent defeat was still burning strong within him. He looked down, picked up the silver trinket, and put it on his dresser with the other mystical items he and his band had stolen over the years. He started to pace his room, thinking on what should he do next. He said to himself, "First things first… I need to learn more about this King Caesar. What is he? Where did he come from? How is he different from the other monsters that we have seen, and also mentioned in mythic lore?". The leader of the Claw Crushers was never a fool when it came to strategic planning. After some time of scheming and thinking, he came to a decision. He called one of his subordinates into his chambers, a girl to be more precise. The female was also a foreigner like himself; hair as red as a flame, eyes green as emerald, and fair tan skin to boot. She was a beauty as well, which she used to great effect when it came to serving her master.

When she inquired on what he needed to be done, he answered, "Go and inform our more mentally-fit members to search on any information on this… King Caesar we just encountered. I want to know if this beast is similar to any mythical beast that is known here in the Old World. Also, send a message to our spies and informants in Agrabah. Tell them to keep a more vigilant eye on Aladdin and his family. I have a strong feeling that this beast is going to be around them for a while. They are to bring in weekly reports on anything, everything that happens in the palace.". The beautiful Claw member nodded, gave a sharp salute and stated that it will be done before leaving. When she left, closing the door behind her, Griffin sat down on his bed, a bit exhausted from the day's activities. When he looked up and to his left, he saw the mirror… and more specifically, his eyes focused on the scar that was on his face. The one Aladdin delivered to him some time ago. His fingers traced the scar, a thing he considered an abomination on his handsome face.

He whispered, "You meddlesome worm… once I crush your family and kingdom, I will send you to the deepest pits of the Underworld! Hehehehe… hahahahaha!". Once his laughter rang out throughout the walls of the mountain headquarters, the other members knew that it was best not to disturb him for a few hours or so.

~In Louisiana~

It was about four or five hours until sunrise, the bayou swamplands still blanketed by night. High the tree that Odie and Radelle were sleeping in, Jet Jaguar was opening his mind and young heart to the sounds of nature all around him. He was looking for his voice, the kind that all understood. Though the android was made of wires and circuits, he had the soul of a human and thus was doing his best to find the voice that his new companions told him about. His body took on a light bluish aura of light, signaling to all who saw it that his soul was starting to manifest and mature if slowly. He reached out as best he could, digging deep into himself to find the voice he wanted… he needed! The winds suddenly picked up, gently though and leaves swirled all over him as an ancient song from the earth itself started to call out to him. Jet Jaguar shook a little, shaking as his own soul started to gain strength and intensity! His aura brightened until he was like a star that had come down to earth itself… then WHOOSH! The wind blew the leaves away and gradually died down. Jet Jaguar looked at himself, then at the sky above.

He said, "I… I have found my voice. I have found… my soul!". His words came out true and clear, not in the usual electronic sounds he used to make. He was complete! Jet Jaguar had found his voice! It was deep and strong, his tone showing that he was not to be trifled with. He practiced his new set of pipes, saying a few words and sentences. Jet Jaguar was very much glad to have a real voice, and could finally have intelligent conversations with people. His hearing picked up the grunts and moans of his new female companions, and seeing that it was indeed still night, decided to let them sleep. Jet Jaguar had learned much about human behavior in his own universe, and knew that nighttime was meant for humans to sleep. Carefully, he made his way back down the tree by sticking close to the trunk as gravity did the rest. His hands were able to dig into the thick bark a little, just enough so that he slid down without tumbling. Once he reached bottom, careful not to make a sound to wake his new friends, he took off the top part of the bird emblem that was on his belt. He then slapped it on the trunk, where it stuck good. The part he stuck on it was a honing beacon, one that would allow him to find the tree again later on. His belt was open, showing circuitry and such. Once it was secured, Jet Jaguar headed off!

He walked about the moist wetlands, seeing flora and fauna that were a little bit different then the ones he saw back in his own universe. He saw fireflies that traveled in swarms, frogs and other critters that made the murky water their home, and came across some large alligators that were eyeing him like he was lunch. Jet Jaguar ignored them, wanting to see more of the wetlands. It was unfortunate for him that these alligators were not the ones that were friends with Radelle and Odie. These gators were rough, tough, and also had a really nasty bite that had nothing to do with their jaws. One of the gators swam up to the android, and reared up on its hind legs like a human! This caught the cybernetic hero off guard, as his databanks told him that alligators were incapable of doing such a feat back in his own world. The snarling/smirking gator said gruffly, "You best be ready to say your prayers, strange human. You're about to become our late-night snack!". Two other gators behind the standing one chuckled evilly, their tone of voice showing they were male and ready for a fight. Though they did have excellent sight, they believed that Jet Jaguar was human.

Jet Jaguar was stunned that these animals spoke in the human tongue, wondering how that was possible! However, he also noted that these beings were weak and it was against his code and honor to fight those weaker then him. The android stated firmly, "My quarrel is not with you, strange one. Go away and leave me in peace. I just want to explore more of this strange world I am in.". He then turned his headlights, so to speak, flashing a bright blue color that caught the creatures by surprise! The three gators stared at Jet Jaguar, mystified for that his eye lit up bright and that he was not human at all! Seeing that his would-be attackers were stunned, the peaceful android turned and walked in the other direction. However, it would not be that simple. The alligators soon got over their stunned state, and growled as they now saw Jet Jaguar as an un-natural intruder in their home.

"Come on boys! It's time to throw this metal monster deep into the swamp!" the one standing up like a person exclaimed. His compatriots growled loudly, revealing their impressive set of teeth and jaw strength before swimming towards Jet Jaguar!

The metal man was looking this way and that, wondering if there were other humans living in this swamp besides Odie and Radelle. He barely considered the ones he fought a little while ago, Louie and Xavier, human due to their actions and mannerism. He also was curious if this world had towns and such like back in his world. He was going to go towards the east when he heard some loud growling nearby. He turned around and saw that the three same gators who accosted him earlier were making a beeline towards his position, all in an aggressive manner! He sighed and said to himself, "If I must, I must. I won't go all out against them, but I will try to convince them that I am no mere pushover.". He took a stance, showing that he was ready to rumble!

One of the large armored lizards leapt out of the water, going for the tried and true method of attacking one's prey. His jaws was wide open, ready to crunch down on Jet Jaguar's left limb! However, the mechanical marvel would not be caught by surprise that easy. He pulled back his arm quick, the gator's jaws snapping just millimeters from its target. Some would claim it was close, but not professionals. The cybernetic hero did not waste movement or energy in his techniques, and it was showing now. He delivered a Viper Jab with his right arm, catching the reptile right in the left eye! The beast roared in pain as the jab was strong enough to cause some decent damage. Jet Jaguar stated firmly, "Too slow, reptile! Even Anguirus would not be that sloppy!". The android's databanks were filled with information on the monsters back in his world, so that is why he knew of Anguirus. The remaining alligators were confused on what the mechanical man just said, but paid it little heed as they charged in to avenge their stunned comrade!

"Try this on for size, ya freak of nature!" one of the gators exclaimed as it came in fast with a series of chomping attacks! His friend aided him by turning and using his thick, long and heavy tail as a club to slam down on Jet Jaguar! Fortunately for the metal fighter, he was not a reserve member of the Global Defense Force and G-Force for nothing. He ducked, dodged, and weaved his way out of their quick attacks. He was very much amused by their actions and techniques, seeing that the animals were more or less like heavy brawlers that relied totally on speed and strength rather then technique and skill. He was patient, saw an opening once it presented itself, and attacked the gator who was using its teeth with a Mongoose Strike! The quick attack caught the armored animal off guard as Jet Jaguar's swift punch to the middle of its head stunned it, and the martial arts master delivered a strong kick to the lower jaw that sent the apex predator flying into the murky waters! The last gator was surprised by this reversal, his focus now on seeing his comrade floating back to the surface in a stunned state.

"You know, you should focus more on your opponent in a fight." Jet Jaguar's voice calmly stated, causing the gator to turn right back around… only to see a set of boots kicking him hard in the unprotected gut! The mechanical marvel had just delivered a Hyena Kick to the aggressive alligator, and that was no laughing matter! The big bully of the swamps let out a strangled sound as he flew into the dark waters of the bayou! Jet Jaguar saw the scene, then felt something coming up from behind with his sensors. He took a step to the left, avoiding a surprise ambush from the alligator he hit earlier with his jab attack. The gator was annoyed that he missed, and lashed out with his tail! Jet Jaguar easily evaded the blow, and kept his cool while the animal roared in annoyance and charged in once again! Their little battle had caught the attention of the critters of the swamp. Fireflies, frogs, crickets, and many of the critters and animals that were low on the food chain was surprised to see a metal human… one that seemed to be kicking the tails out of the apex predator of the bayou! They saw the other two alligators coming in, recovering from their stunned state to help out their friend in fighting against the being from another universe. Many were wondering if the mechanical human stood a chance now against these odds…

Jet Jaguar easily evaded the attacks of snapping jaws, clubbing tails, and also the occasional body slam that was coming from his three aggressive enemies. He thought, 'I'm running a bit low on energy evading these foolish brutes, and this is getting a bit old. I need to end this now!'. His processor came up with a good solution to put an end to these alligators, but not to their lives. He waited until the opportune moment presented itself, which was soon as the alligators were getting tired. They decided as one to try and smother the intruder to their home, by one massive dogpile plop! However, Jet Jaguar saw this tactic coming and smoothly evaded the heavy bodies that tried to squash him from above! The gators groaned, the energy sapped from their bodies and their strength greatly diminished. They were piled on top of one another, and that is when Jet Jaguar delivered the final blow! He grabbed the top one's tail, squeezed it hard to get a good grip, then started to swing him around! The gator yelled in dismay and terror as it was swung around like a sack of vegetables!

The cybernetic hero used its make-shift gator club like a bat, knocking the middle gator hard with his comrade! He flew hard into one of the tree trunks nearby, a resounding SMACK filling the air as the defeated reptile slumped down to the moist ground. Jet Jaguar then did the same to the gator on the bottom, the large armored bully skidding on the muddy ground until his head smacked hard into a hole that was at the bottom of one of the tree's base. The metallic marvel swung his hapless foe a few more times before letting him go, the predator of the bayou yelling loudly as he flew through the air! The flight was short, as the gator landed headfirst in a large hollowed-out stump, the reptile's backside the only thing visible as the creature was KO'd the moment he landed into the log stump.

Jet Jaguar wiped his hands clean of the one-sided fight and stated, "You three should pick your fights more carefully, least you get turned into luggage or worse.". He sighed, feeling his energy reserves slowly replenishing itself. Seeing that he was no longer impeded by the alligators, the mechanical man with a human soul wandered away from the scene. As he walked away, he left a lasting imprint on the critters that witnessed the entire fight. It seemed that Jet Jaguar was going to be the talk of the swamplands for some time!

(Author's Notes: And… that is it for this chapter! I hope you all liked it! King Caesar is about to be transported into Agrabah with the help of his new bonded, and it appears that Jet Jaguar is planning on exploring more of the wetlands before going back to Odie and Radelle before morning hits. Wish them luck! Also, it seems that Griffin Claw is showing is more devious side. I believe he is like a combination of Scar from The Lion King and Bill Sykes from Oliver and Company.

In the next chapter, Godzilla and Little Godzilla explore more of their new world and friends. Plus, you're going to see the Disney characters in action… and see some familiar faces from the first novel! I won't spoil anything, but I will say that you all will be surprised on who appears.

Now for the questions: If you with Genie in the plane, would you sky surf like Azad or stay seated like Malak did? What would be your plan to sneak in King Caesar into Agrabah without getting the attention of the populace? If you were Jet Jaguar, how would you handle the alligators that gave you trouble? And finally, would you still stick around in the bayou or go try and find a population to explore to learn more about the place you are in?

R&R, no flames, enjoy, and leave long reviews!)