Monsters and Magic: Divide and Unite
By: DJ Rodriguez
(Author's Notes: Hi everyone! Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all of you out there! Once again, would like to thank each and every one of you who have reviewed, or at least given this story a glance at. And also again, thank you God and Jesus for giving me the strength, drive and conviction to see this story through! Thank you very much!
This is one of two epilogues, just like I did in the first novel. Again to all who are reading this, I strongly advise that you all read and review my first book before reading this story. This epilogue is with Godzilla and his fellow monsters once they return back to the Toho universe. In addition, this features what happens to the heroes and heroines after all is said and done! I really do hope and pray that my two novels get officially recognized by Disney and Toho. No response yet from them, from the letters I sent them the old-school way. But, will keep on trying!
Again, thanks to all who made this story possible! Thank you! Also, just to let you know, Maleficent is truly done with in the series. She will not be coming back anytime soon. Also, will tone down the pop references here. I know that Genie liked to make many of them in the Disney movies and series, but even he needed to tone down. And so will I. So again, I apologize for too many pop references. It will not happen again.
I do not own Godzilla or any of the monsters and characters that comes from Toho, nor any of the Disney characters and places that are owned by said company. I do own my OC creations, and most of the songs in this story. If I use a song that is by another artist, I will give/him/them their proper dues and credit, as it is their right.
Now, on with the first epilogue!)
Epilogue #1
It was a glorious day for the land of Copenhagen. The dark storm clouds that had arrived when Space Godzilla, Gigan and rest of the forces of Evil came, it all dissipated and left the sky a clear color. It was now early evening, the sun starting to descend down to slumber. The sky was a brilliant color of twilight, showing to all that the battle had raged for many hours. Right now, the survivors of the intense fight were coming out of the castle via the Main Front Gate to celebrate with their titanic companions. Godzilla, Little Godzilla, King Caesar, and Jet Jaguar were all arriving at the front of the large human structure. The Earth Defenders were coming towards their companions, to see if they were alright. The monsters and android had left Space Godzilla and Gigan where they were, out-cold and defeated. The four large heroes were a bit sluggish, but that was natural due to the immense power and abilities they gained from the energy they got from above earlier now leaving their systems.
Coming towards the shore was the Lelystad ship, the Shining Sword. The vessel that had opted to keep the non-combatants safe and sound saw that the danger had passed, and now everyone on board was heading out to land to celebrate with their comrades, friends and family. Once they were a secure and good location, the large ship weighed anchor and the lifeboats were set out. King Floris and Queen Katharina, Rapunzel's parents, were leading the landing party as the royal couple were very eager to see how their daughter and her chosen one had faired. The duo was also concerned about Tinkerbell and the pixies they had made friends with earlier.
The king told his better half, "I really hope Rapunzel is okay… Eugene too. And Maximus and the other animals too.". Queen Katharina smiled at her worried beau, and replied that everything was alright. She had that much faith in her daughter and her intended, plus in her animal companions. Once the entire party hit land, they all leapt out of the lifeboats and ran towards where the group was at gathering in front of the towering behemoths from another universe.
Nearby, Kassandra the Mountain troll who had captained the flying ship, the Avalanche were also coming to where the group was at. The large craft that she piloted and captained crash-landed near some large hills, utterly destroyed thanks to Space Godzilla's crystal-tipped tail. The courageous female troll had managed to escape with her crew on the lifeboats, but only 25 Mountain troll warriors including her were all that was left of the vessels that had taken to the skies to battle the space monsters. Kassandra and her fellow warriors were relieved that the terrible battle was over. She saw the others coming out from the castle, celebrating underneath the shadow of the mighty King of the Monsters.
She said softly to her remaining warriors, "Come everyone, we must go down and celebrate with our friends and comrades. We will tend to all of the fallen warriors later on, that much I promise. But for now… let's go and be with our friends and allies, who made this victory possible.". Her 24 remaining fellow troll warriors nodded their heads, and the small group went towards the party.
Underneath the shadow of Godzilla, the heroes and heroines were just whooping and shouting for joy on their victory over Maleficent and the space monsters! Among them were many soldiers, human and Mountain troll as they too were just glad that the battle was over. Joining them was Queen Gunnvor, the four Seasonal Ministers of Pixie Hollow, Olaf, King Albert, Maximus, Pascal, Buizel, Silvermist, Iridessa, Rosetta, and Lady Airlia. Once news got to the group that the enemy was defeated and complete victory was theirs, all of them wanted to leave the place they were at to celebrate. Albert and the pixies were still not at full health, but they were well enough to get out of bed and go out to be with their family and friends.
Princess Rapunzel and Prince Eugene were laughing in joy, the husband swinging his wife around happily as they were just relieved that the terrifying ordeal was finally over. Eugene slowed down and stopped, bringing his blonde beauty close to him. He stated, "It's over… finally! This nightmare is all over! I'll be glad when things are back to normal after all of this! Though… if these monsters are going to stay with us, I guess we can pretty much kiss that goodbye.".
Rapunzel just smiled and her beloved tightly. She replied, "Oh, I don't think it'll be too bad. After all, when anything involves Godzilla and the other monsters, at least we can say it'll be interesting!". Eugene just chuckled good-naturedly at his better half, and the two shared a loving, sweet kiss with one another. In their minds, the kiss was well deserved after everything that just occurred.
A voice called out from behind them, "I believe you need to save that for when we all get home, Rapunzel!". The duo turned around to see that it was King Floris who spoke, and Rapunzel ran joyfully to her parents who welcomed her with open arms and a very tight, warm embrace. Eugene joined them, very much glad that the entire family was together at last. Maximus, Pascal and Buizel soon joined them and the group was now completely whole once more.
Azad and Malak were together with Genie, Eden and Carpet as the group from Agrabah were going wild with their victory. Meihui and Mushu were with them, the dragon hamming it up while his charge was more dignified and had more self-control. Still, the good mood all around was infectious and the Chinese beauty warrior was sporting a large, true smile on her face. Genie whooped loudly and exclaimed, "Alright! Whoo! We be the best, while the chump Maleficent went down with the rest! Yeah!". Eden joined in with her crazy, funny soul mate as the duo were doing victory dances like football players would do after scoring touchdowns for their teams at Playoff season.
Malak high-fived both her brother and Carpet, the living rug also doing a victory dance with Mushu as the dragon was now in the zone, so to speak. The princess looked to her brother and stated, "Azad, this is something that should be recorded for the history books and scrolls! This is a day not to be forgotten!". Azad smiled at his sister, agreeing with her and adding in that any one of the beings standing with them right now would ever forget something like this.
Mushu added in, "Awww, yeah baby! The ancestors and Mulan are sure to give me a medal for this! Oh yeah! This guardian dragon just shows he still got it!". Meihui just laughed softly at her friend's antics, but she felt he had a right to be proud. He did just go toe-to-toe with a space monster of incredible size, strength and ability and was still alive. Though, she did wonder how his battle with Gigan really went, and was hoping to find some means to see on how he fought.
Queen Elsa was with her sister Anna, her intended Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, Lady Beneditka, her troll apprentice Håvard, and Captain Raven Rissing. The princess spoke, "Elsa, this was all so incredible! I mean, when it's time for me and Kristoff to have kids, I really want to share this story with them! And also with the other little ones back home!". Kristoff blushed from Anna's words, but did not say or do anything to counter them. After an experience like what he just went through, maybe settling down was indeed a good option rather than just wandering around with nature in his mind. The others saw that he had no counter for Anna, and it was Olaf that teased him.
The living snowman started to sing, "Ooooh, someone is blushing! Anna and Kristoff, sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love, than comes marriage! Then comes Kristoff with a baby carriage!". After the little ditty, Olaf ran away from a slightly embarrassed Kristoff who wanted to strangle the snowman. He chased him around, making empty threats and such but there was no malice of any kind in them. It was playful bonding of sort, and the others laughed as they saw the Ice Master try to get Olaf who was using Sven the reindeer as a sort of barrier.
Elsa smiled, chuckling at the scene before her. Her crystal blue eyes soon strayed off, and focused on Prince Azad. Her smile soon changed, forming the kind that was secret and special. The kind many ladies showed when looking at someone special, one that had their attention in a way that no other could get. Anna turned away from the little comedy that was before her, and saw the smile that was on her sister's face. Captain Raven saw this too, and both looked in the direction where Elsa's eyes were at. The princess and royal captain of Arendelle's military forces all sported little smiles on their faces, both feeling that Ice and Fire were going to be seeing each other a lot in the future.
Mama Odie was celebrating as well, leaping up and down in happiness and joy with the pixies from Neverland. The mature, elderly African-American woman showed that the spark of life was very much indeed alive and pulsing within her being. She exclaimed, "Hey, this be a party here! Come on, let's have some music and fun here!". Tinkerbell and the fairies agreed with her, the tiny but potent beings of supernatural wonder flying towards Genie and requesting that he bring some music and life to the party.
The cool blue dude exclaimed, "Well now! You all came to the right genies than! Eden, let's get this party started right! Pick out some good music here, and let's really celebrate!". Eden nodded and both were about to twirl and do something incredible to bring this celebration some life… when an unusual wind picked up and swirled all around the group. Everyone quickly became still when they felt that the wind rustling up was not natural, and even the monsters were a bit on edge as they too felt that this wind was not of the world.
"W-What's happening?!" Rosetta yelled out as she gathered around her leaders and friends. No one answered her, but all were now on guard. The wind increased gradually, and soon a small whirlwind appeared in front of the entire set of heroes and heroines. The group saw the whirlwind actually starting to take form and shape, into something that seemed awfully familiar to them. After some moments, it took the form of something that Alice recognized right away.
She exclaimed, "The whirlwind… its taking the form of the Master Crystal, that dragon we saw earlier that devoured Hans!". The eyes of the group widened, and after giving the living whirlwind a second glance, saw that Alice's observations were correct. Indeed, the whirlwind had the definite shape & form of the Master Crystal dragon. In a few minutes, the whirlwind stopped and it had the complete form of the magical construct that devoured the evil Hans some hours ago.
The form spoke, "GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU, BRAVE HEROES AND HEROINES WHO DEFEATED THE EVIL SORCERESS. I AM THE VERY LAST VESTIAGE OF THE MASTER CRYSTAL, MAGICAL ESSENCE THAT MANAGED TO SURVIVE WHEN THE WITCH MALEFICENT WAS DESTROYED. I HAVE COME TO TELL YOU ON WHAT YOU MUST DO NOW.".
Queen Gunnvor spoke, "Of what we must do now? What do you mean, crystal". A lot of them were a bit confused on what the leftover essence of the Master Crystal spoke of just now.
The living whirlwind construct answered, "THE MASSIVE TITANS YOU CALL GODZILLA, LITTLE GODZILLA, KING CAESAR AND JET JAGUAR… THEY MUST BE RETURNED THEIR ORIGINAL HOMES. THEY DO NOT BELONG IN THIS UNIVERSE, AND SHOULD THEY STAY HERE, THEY WOULD BRING MORE HARM AND DESTRUCTION TO THE WORLD. I HAVE THE MAGICAL COORDINATES THAT WILL SEND THEM BACK TO THEIR OWN UNIVERSE, BUT I HAVE LITTLE TIME LEFT. WHICH ONE OF YOU WILL TAKE THE LOCATION BEFORE I AM SWEPT AWAY FOR GOOD?".
Tinkerbell exclaimed, "Hey! Why do they have to go back?! I saw from Lady Airlia that no one wants them in their world, so why should they go back to a place that doesn't want them?!". Some of her companions and new friends agreed with the feisty pixie, but it was Elsa, Regina and Katharina that resolved this.
The Ice Queen spoke, "I know how you feel Tinkerbell, I really do. In this world, they are appreciated and very much wanted here by us. But… they are not from this world. Even though they are much despised in their own world, this universe is not theirs at all.".
Queen Katharina took up, "Indeed. Also, what Master Crystal says is true. If they remain here, more than likely that more villains and other unsavory characters will try to harness their incredible power and strength. We can protect them, but there is only so much we can do. Also, many others around the globe, should they hear about their existence, would most likely see them as a threat and have them destroyed.". It was true, for most of human nature would be to seek out and eliminate anything that would threaten their lives in more ways than one.
Regina was the last one to finish this, "It's just what happened last time. Sixteen years ago, I heard and saw Godzilla and his other friends leave because of the same argument. Their very bodies give off an energy that while we are able adapt to on a positive note, I'm not sure anyone else or nature can handle on a long-term scale.". This was true, for Godzilla and Little Godzilla gave off a tremendous amount of radiation. The others were protected due to the magic that was being put out by the various magical beings, and Godzilla's son had a rather positive effect on magic. But in the long-run… the monsters' presence would most likely do harm than good.
Anna looked up to Godzilla, who was seeing and hearing everything. The princess called out as best she could, "Godzilla! Is… is it true? Do you all NEED to go back?!". The saurian was able to hear her and understand her, if just barely due to both size and nature. The King of the Monsters nodded his head, growling softly. His son squeaked at him, wondering on what was going on.
Genie flew towards King Caesar and asked, "So… do you really want to go home, big guy? I mean, there is so much we can do here and I bet I can find out to shrink you down like before!". The hybrid monster growled softly, shaking his head and talking to Genie in his language. The cool blue dude was able to understand him, thanks to Magic Translation. King Caesar told him that he agreed with his friend Godzilla, that they HAVE to go back to their own world. To leave this place as to not cause any more trouble for their allies and bonded companions. The magical blue being's face fell a little, but he had to give respect and props to the monsters for their decision.
Mama Odie saw Jet Jaguar walking towards her, the android with a soul facing the voodoo queen. She inquired, "So… you really want to leave back for your home, eh? Ain't no other way, boy?". She was really trying to hold it together, trying to stay strong and cool though inside she was very sad that her close friend and companion would opt to leave.
The member of the JSDF nodded, but he put a gentle hand on Mama Odie's left shoulder. He replied, "Mama Odie, you and Radelle have taught and given me so much. I really thank you for opening my soul more, to become more human than before. I do not wish to leave, but… if I do stay, in the long-run it might be more trouble for you and everyone else back home. And I really don't want to bring any harm to you and the others back home.". Many of the onlookers, human or not, saw that these beings from another universe indeed had strength but in a different way that made their respect towards them rise a little more.
Queen Clarion spoke, "Also, we must consider that we need to send the space monsters away with them as well. Should they awaken and stay here, more likely they will escape and cause more trouble for all of the inhabitants of this universe.". The queen of the pixies was indeed wise since almost no one took in the consideration of Space Godzilla and Gigan.
Elsa looked to everyone and asked, "Than… are we all in agreement here?". One by one, each and every person nodded their heads though some did so reluctantly. Once she got all of the nods, the Snow Queen turned around and walked towards the fading Master Crystal dragon.
The magical construct spoke, "YOU ARE ALL INDEED WISE AND STRONG BEYOND YOUR YEARS. THE ONE WHO HOLDS THE POWER OF ICE, RECEIVE THE INFORMATION NOW!". From his forehead burst forth a multi-colored prism light beam that was about the thickness of a thread, and it struck the forehead of Elsa! Everyone gasped and Anna was about to do something, but Kristoff held her back. He stated that Elsa was not being harmed physically, and it showed as Elsa was simply standing where she stood like a statue. She was absorbing the calculations and formulas needed to send Godzilla and the others back home. After a few minutes, the thread faded and vanished from sight.
The Master Crystal nodded, then with a quite WHOOSH of the wind… was gone for good.
Godzilla felt that this was the end of their time here in the strange universe that he had come to call a second home, a world that actually needed him for more than just protection. The saurian growled softly, and remembered something that happened when it was time to depart from his first human bonded companions. But instead of skin cells from his heart, he gave a sharp roar to King Caesar. The hybrid growled in response, going over to Godzilla. The King of the Monsters told him, in his monster language, to take two of the smaller dorsal spines from his back. One on the left, one on the right. The divine guardian beast was confused on this, and Godzilla told him that he was giving something to his new companions as a farewell gift of sort. He admitted that he didn't understand it completely, but that was how it was done in this world when saying goodbye.
King Caesar growled softly, and the saurian prepared as the strong lion-dog monster pulled out one of the smaller dorsal spines from the left! Godzilla roared sharply, but kept the pain in. King Caesar than did the action again on the right side, and the saurian held back his pain again. He knew the spines would regrow, taking time of course but they would regrow back.
Down below, the others were wondering on what King Cesar was doing to Godzilla. Malak exclaimed, "Hey! What's King Caesar doing?! Why is he hurting Godzilla?!".
Lady Beneditka spoke, "I do not think he is harming him on purpose, young princess. In fact… I think Godzilla is giving to his bonded a part of him that he did to his first bonded sixteen years ago.". Her theory was proved correct, when Godzilla took the now broken spines from the furry monster, bending down and holding his massive right claw out to Anna, Elsa, Regina and Alice. The four young ladies slowly went towards the claw, and it leveled up slightly, as the two dorsal spines slid down to them. Each spine, while small compared to the very large ones down Godzilla's middle back, they were twice the size of a basketball. The two items were holding such radiation energy, but thankfully was contained thanks to Godzilla's physiology.
Elsa, Anna, Regina and Alice had tears of gratefulness in their eyes as they looked at the presents, than up to the King of the Monsters. Anna called out, "Thank you Godzilla! We will keep these good and safe, and always remember you by them!". The saurian roared loudly, many covering their ears from the sound, but it was his way that he heard them.
Little Godzilla was a bit puzzled by the actions of his father, but felt that he must do the same with his bonded friends. He reached down to his chest area, and pulled out two large skin cells from it, the pain miniscule and just giving the little monster a bit of a tingle. The area where he took the large cells out would regrow in no time at all. The small monster waddled towards where Rapunzel, Eugene, Maximus, Pascal, Buizel, Tinkerbell, and the rest of the fairies were at. He let out a squeak and put down on the ground in front of the group his gift. Each skin cell was about twice the size of a football, and both radiated the unique nuclear energy that gave the magical beings the boost in raw magical might! Rapunzel and her pixie friends took the cells, very surprised on what their friend just gave them.
Vidia called out, "Thank you very much, big guy! We really appreciate it… and you too as well!". The others gave similar shout-outs, and Little Godzilla was filled with happiness as he let out a loud squeak roar that got some of the on-lookers to chuckle at his behavior.
King Caesar looked down to the bonded ones he had made in Agrabah, growling softly as he gazed down at the royal siblings & the magical beings that intrigued him so. Azad spoke, "King Caesar! Listen… thank you. For everything! For appearing in our lives, helping us out against the Claw Crushers… and also for helping us to stop a great evil in this world. Thank you!". The others said their thanks as well to the hybrid behemoth, including Meihui and Mushu.
The small dragon stated, "Okay, I gotta admit… you did pretty good. But always remember that I'm the top dragon around here! We cool than, buddy boy?". King Caesar let out a sharp bark, which caused Mushu to jump a bit in surprise. The others chuckled, while Mushu looked a bit embarrassed but letting a small smirk come out on his mouth as he looked at his rival/friend. Meihui spoke that she and Mushu will always remember him with honor and pride.
The divine guardian beast let out a low growl, then reached up to his forehead where a green gem was at. He plucked out the object, which did not harm him in any way, and gave it to the group. Azad and Malak were surprised by this, and moved back a little when the green, round gemstone rolled out towards them. The large item was twice the size of a pick-up truck, and was imbued with potent mystical energy within it! The gang from Agrabah was touched by this, and it was Genie and Eden who gave something in return to the hybrid.
Genie looked to his wife as he rolled up his sleeves, and asked, "You ready to give a little something back to our amigo here, Eden?". Her response was a positive, and the two combined their magic and created another orb for King Caesar's crown head piece! It was a new gem, one that was a unique mixture of green and blue in it. King Caesar was a bit confused on this, but once the two magical beings inserted the gem into his crown… he started to get flashbacks of the memories he had back in Agrabah.
Eden stated with a smile, "Now you can revisit the past whenever you want, big guy! A special memory orb, just for you!". King Caesar let out a sharp bark, and did a small bow to the green-skinned beauty, who bowed back and flew back down with her husband in tow.
Jet Jaguar looked to Mama Odie, and did something that would be with her for all her life. He took off from his belt the titanium falcon-like piece, and gave the shiny object to the blind but skilled African-American woman. He said, "Here you go, Mama Odie. Something for you and Radelle to remember me by. Hope it's enough…". He got his answer when the spry woman took the object, held it tight… than leapt up and gave a tight hug to her metallic friend. Jet Jaguar was a little startled by this, but accepted it and hugged right back. It was a touching scene for all who saw it.
The elderly voodoo user said, "Now you take care of yourself, child. You hear me? And if you get the chance… come to visit again. This time, without no fuss that may cause our world to be destroyed, ya know?". Jet Jaguar chuckled softly, and answered that he would make no promise on that.
Lady Beneditka and Håvard secured the items that the monsters gave them, but let Mama Odie keep the silver titanium pendent that Jet just gave her. They formed a shield-bubble of magic around the items so that no one could get them. Even though the remaining Claw Crusher members were secured in cells in the castle, they were taking no chances at the time. After the mementos were secured, Queen Elsa looked to all as she was about to tell them on how they were going to transport the monsters back to their world.
The fair beauty of ice stated to the magic users, "Okay… here is what the Master Crystal gave to me in my head, on how we are going to send all of the monsters home. It is too risky to even consider moving Space Godzilla and Gigan, so we are going to do this as is. The heroic monsters in one group, and the space monsters alone. Agreed?". When she got the nods of all, she stated that each of them were going to be situated in a certain spot around the monsters, forming a large circle that would encompass the behemoths. And that when the signal was given, each magic-user would send out a thread of magic to connect with the others until the circle was all linked up. It is than that Elsa would provide the magical-universal coordinates to all, and with a monumental group effort, the teleport spell would send all of the monsters back to their original universe.
Elsa, Mama Odie, Mushu, Tinkerbell, Rosetta, Silvermist, Iridessa, Vidia, Fawn, Zarina, Lady Airlia, Queen Clarion, Lord Milori, the Seasonal Ministers of Pixie Hollow, Genie, Eden, Christopher, Amanda, Lady Beneditka and Håvard soon spread out and set themselves at specific points around the monsters. Everyone saw that this was going to be one of the BIGGEST teleportation spells ever! As they went out to do the task, Captain Rissing gathered up any and all of the remaining soldiers. Be they human or Mountain troll, every one of them respected the brave captain from Arendelle and did what he asked.
"Everyone, give a shout and salute to our heroes! Not just a farewell salute… but one showing our deepest gratitude and thanks, for coming into our lives. Now… is everyone set?" he inquired as he looked towards the group. It was not only the soldiers that gathered, but everyone else too as they wished to give a final farewell to their bonded monsters that brought excitement, adventure and incredible abilities into their lives. Even solving problems for them that would have taken weeks, perhaps months to solve on their own! Godzilla actually did Arendelle a favor when it came to finally dealing with the Duke of Weselton.
When the stage was set for the monsters to return home, Captain Rissing lifted his replacement sword and held it up high. He called out, "Everyone… salute and say your wishes to them!". Almost all of the heroes and heroines, soldiers and royalty, all shouted out their thanks and cheers to the four Earth Defenders! Some say it wasn't much, but it was the best they could do given the circumstances.
Elsa, who was standing in front of Godzilla whispered out, "Goodbye… and thank you for everything, my friend.". She had a soft smile on her face as the King of the Monsters looked down at her, and growled softly. Just like before sixteen years ago, when many thought he actually SMILED at his bonded companions, the saurian's jaws set itself a fraction upward, like if he was smiling! It was not noticeable, unless you looked really hard. Elsa did, and that made that much of a difference to her. She than started to chant in a strange language, one that was given to her by the Master Crystal.
A thread of white light escaped from her midsection, one going left and another right. It soon started to connect with others, and gradually it continued until the ring of magic was complete. Elsa than started to give mental instructions to all who were participating in the monumental event, and suddenly the chanting continued and a large column of white light shot up into the heavens! Two circles formed around Space Godzilla and Gigan, slowly lifting the unconscious duo up until they shot towards the sky at speeds that would surpass even the speed of light! Last up was Godzilla and his allies/rivals, each of them rising slowly upward to the sky as the spell took hold of them. Jet Jaguar now felt his Molecular Amplification Unit back at full power, and he grew himself back to Monster-form within the circle of magic!
The monsters each gave out their own unique roars, Jet Jaguar actually doing his old voice sounds and doing a pose, before they shot towards the heavens just like the space monsters did! They looked to be like white comets, but streaking into space rather than falling to earth. The magical transport ring ended in a flash of white light, and a clap of thunder that echoed everywhere! All saw that Godzilla, Little Godzilla, King Caesar and Jet Jaguar… they were gone.
Elsa panted as she regained her bearings, looking upward to see a brilliant white dot flashing for a few minutes before vanishing. She stated, "It is done. Godzilla and the others… they are heading home.".
It was a bit of a somber moment for the entire party now, who all had mixed feelings of their dear companions now gone. It lasted for a few minutes, until it was Eden who snapped everyone out of their little funk. She exclaimed, "Hey everyone! Cheer up! I mean, we did defeat two powerful space monsters from another universe, two villains who really pushed us to our limits, and also sent our friends back home safe and sound! I say that this is a cause for celebration! So come on, wipe those gloomy looks off of your faces! It's time to party! And also for those who have been seeing all of this from the beginning at the other lands, you can party as well! Let's go!".
Her energetic words and actions really got the entire crowd, and those that were watching from the various kingdoms/lands all this time, and soon all started to celebrate! Genie and Eden provided the atmosphere by conjuring up tables and such that had more than adequate amount of food, Tinkerbell and her fairy companions using their pixie dust to light up the area in a way that looked to be truly magical and special. Christopher and Amanda helped out as well, using their limited but still potent wandless magic to aid with quick decorations and such. Lady Beneditka and Håvard used their earth magic to conjure up chairs and such for others to relax, and also to gather up any crystals that were left over from Space Godzilla.
Eugene asked King Hrok, "What are you going to do with these crystals? And for that matter… how are you going to rebuild your land and castle?". Indeed, the place did look bad due to the fighting of the monsters and all.
The ruler of Denmark answered with a good laugh, "Hahahaha! Don't worry about it, lad. We can rebuild the land once we send out the message to the citizens that it is safe to return. Might take some years and such to fix everything, but it'll be stronger and better than before! As for the crystals… well, it's all up in the air. We'll probably keep some as mementos of this battle, and maybe to pass down the lines of the next generation. As for the rest, you can take some if you like.". Eugene was pleasantly surprised by the positive outlook that King Hrok possessed at the moment, and in his view, getting some of the crystal fragments would be beneficial to Lelystad. He would need to see if they were of any value, monetary or otherwise. But for now… he would focus more on the party that was starting right now!
As the prince left to go and be with his princess, King Albert went to his brother and inquired, "Think that when everything is settled here, you can give some aid to Randers and Grena? The areas hit by Space Godzilla when it was controlled by Hans are going to need some repairs.". The two brothers were than a bit silent for a moment, feeling pity for their foolish brother who played with forces that were well beyond and above his control and understanding. The two rulers shook their heads, now putting Hans out of their minds for now. Queen Gunnvor answered that they would send aid to the areas, as well as send out messages to the citizens that it was now okay to return to their homes.
One of the soldiers came to them and reported, "My Lords and Lady, we are receiving many complaints from the remaining Claw Crusher bandit members. They are yelling to be let out and to take them home. And they keep mentioning someone named Griffin Claw or something…".
King Albert made a face and said, "Oh, the real leader of the bandits. The one that Hans defeated and imprisoned back at Randers. I think the fool is there, though I don't know if he is still imprisoned…".
That is when Genie came on the scene! He had overheard everything, and was now very interested upon hearing about the leader who had given him and Agrabah much headaches in the past. The cool blue dude flew to them and inquired, "Ah, you say that Griffin Claw is at Randers eh? Well, he just so happens to be Public Enemy #1 back in home of Agrabah! So, if you can kindly point me in the right direction to where Randers is at, I will go and arrest that sneaky, sand-shifting snake!". King Albert, still a bit amazed on Genie's abilities, pointed to the northwest where his kingdom was at. And like a shot, the friend of the royal family of Agrabah took off to make a critical capture!
Just as he was leaving, Genie looked down and saw something very peculiar in the place where Godzilla and the others were standing in. When the ring of magic was around them. He stored the information later in his brain, to tell the others on what he just saw. But right now, he was focused on finding a certain bandit leader…
~At Randers~
Griffin Claw had been heading south towards Arhus, the former but true leader of the Claw Crushers was determined to head back to Agrabah by any means necessary. After he was free from the crystal prison that Hans put him in, he decided that his bandit group was not worth going after, especially if they were a long way off. So he decided to journey south, hoping to find a means of transportation to get himself back to the desert lands of the Middle East, back to his hideout where he could regroup and recover. To start over again from scratch, which was not difficult considering he had many treasures and such back at his secret abode, and thus recruiting new blood would not be a challenge.
The real problem was with two factors. One, he did not know where he was exactly. While he did explore some of the kingdoms and nations outside of the Middle East before starting his infamous thieves gang, he had never been in the far northern areas of Europe. Thus, he was simply heading south towards the nearest settlement that had not been affected by Hans's foolishness.
The second factor was that he was no longer shielded from magical means. His hideout not only held treasures of great value and wealth, but also of rarity since many of them were special blockers that could hide an area or person from magical sight and means. That was how he had been able to thwart the attempts of Aladdin and Jasmine's magical companions from finding him and his crew whenever they left the secret and secure abode.
Griffin managed to spot the town of Arhus, and was heading straight towards it when he felt someone tapping him on his shoulders. He ignored it and continued onward, that is… until he heard a familiar and to him, terrifying voice. "Excuse me sir, but can you help me? You see, I seem to have lost a missing leader of a terrible crime empire and I'm trying to find him.". Griffin turned around and was now staring face-to-grinning face with Genie! He gulped a little, knowing that he had little to no chance of escaping from him due that he had no anti-magical weapons on his person. Hans had taken his blade, and thus was now very vulnerable.
He tried to make a mad dash for the town, but soon felt he was going nowhere fast. He looked down to see that had been levitated upward, and this had no gravity or friction of any kind. Griffin stopped his movement, knowing now he was completely at the mercy of his magical enemy. Genie chuckled at the mortal's plight, and conjured up a cage to hold the once powerful leader of a formidable bandit group. He twirled and transformed in a shower of magical sparks into… a giant bat? The now large, blue bat flew up and latched his talons through the bars of the cage.
He smirked widely and with a few flaps of his leathery wings, took off to the skies! He kept on course for Copenhagen, and stated for the mortal to hear, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night! Oh, we're going in full throttle! That'll keep those rebel fighters off of tail! Ahhh, lock and load, gentlemen! Time to rock and roll! Owww!". Griffin could only scream in frustration and anger as Genie's crazy taunts and cracks lasted for the entire trip back.
~Back at Copenhagen~
While Genie was gone, everyone was partying and dancing in victory. The sun was almost down completely, the last vestige of it sinking out of sight over the western horizon. Many were chatting with so many other beings, bonds of friendship being born, and also romance was blossoming between a certain prince of Agrabah and queen of Arendelle. It was in the early stages, a strange but strong attraction to one another blooming like flowers on an early spring day. Many wished and hoped that the budding love between Azad and Elsa would grow into something truly beautiful, real, right and wonderful!
King Hrok was currently talking with the rulers of Neverland, King Albert, the king and queen of Lelystad, and with Mama Odie when he saw a blue dot in the distance that was getting larger and more defined fast. It was Genie! He announced, "Everyone, Genie has returned!". The entire party stopped what they were doing, and were surprised to see that it was indeed Genie, despite him being a massive blue bat. In his claws was a cage that held a slightly crazed Griffin Claw, the man looking like he had gotten out from a town of crazy people. Genie stopped in front of the royal families and rules, turning back to normal and showing his prize to all.
"Ladies and gentlemen, humans and non-ones of all ages! I present to you the real leader of the Claw Crusher group, Griffin Claw! I found him, and gave him an all-expenses paid trip to the dungeon cells of King Hrok!" he announced in a voice that was like someone from a game show host. Azad, Malak, Eden and Carpet ran to the cage to see if it was true. And indeed it was, the royal siblings and magical beings very much pleased to have a very big pain in the neck of Agrabah finally imprisoned!
Azad turned to Hrok and requested, "Sir, do you think we can keep him in that cage for now? And away from the others? I want to bring him, and the rest of his forces, back home to our land so they can be punished.". The ruler of Denmark nodded, saying that he had no problem with this arrangement. Azad and Malak thanked him, and that is when Genie and Eden cranked up the party even more with their antics and good-natured shenanigans.
Griffin was put in an area of the castle that was high up, far away from his remaining men and women, and also seeing the entertainment down below. Four Mountain troll guards were set to guard him, all of them taking their duties seriously and not to take the former leader lightly. When Griffin saw the many non-human beings around, he muttered to himself, "After all I have seen in my lifetime… this takes it all. Fairies, trolls, dragons, animals with great intelligence, magicians and people with mystical abilities from other lands… all together in one place. How in the name of creation did this come to be?!".
He also saw what was on the ground in front of the castle, in the very same spots where the monsters were sent back to their own universe. He softly asked himself, "What in Heaven's name is that?!".
There were two small circles on the side, ones that marked the spot where Space Godzilla and Gigan laid at upon being defeated. And a large circle was underneath it, indicating where Godzilla and his rivals/allies were at when they got taken by the massive magic spell. In the former bandit leader's view, the circles came together to form what appeared to be a mouse face of sort! With the large circle like the main face, and the two small circles on top to be like ears. And a strange form of writing, one he did not know of at all, to be etched in the large circle structure.
~In Agrabah~
The citizens of the land were cheering and jumping for joy, for they had seen the capture of Griffin Claw on the magical screens. They were also celebrating with one another since the others in Copenhagen were doing so, and thus it was like one huge party that was happening at the palace! Many were sad that King Caesar had left to go back to his realm, but they sent prayers and requests to the Higher Authority to get him safe and sound back to his home.
Jasmine looked to Razoul and the guards, giving them instructions. She told them, "Guards, Razoul. Prepare the dungeon cells for the arrival of Griffin Claw and the remains of his gang of thieves. Leave nothing to chance, we are not going to let any of them escape this time around!". The guards bowed and rushed down to prepare the cells for their future residents.
Aladdin pulled Jasmine close to him, and both resumed celebrating with the people of their land!
~In New Orleans~
Just like with the citizens of Agrabah, the people of the town danced and celebrated with the Copenhagen! Blacks and white, young and old, married and single were celebrating the good news that the forces of Evil was defeated soundly! Radelle was proud of her student, and of Jet Jaguar. Aubert, Magali, Skyler, and others who had known Mama Odie as well were also proud of the voodoo practitioner. Of course, many were sad that Jet Jaguar left but sent up prayers that he get back home safe and sound. Even though it was very early morning and dawn was just coming over the horizon, the townsfolk were just very jazzed up in witnessing what many would call to be historic. One for the ages, one worth telling to other generations!
The only one not celebrating was Aimari Henderson, the corrupted soul still lurking at his home while he recuperated from his failure in getting his revenge on the Light-magic users. He heard two men talking with one another near the property, all in thanks to his magical enhanced senses. One of them spoke, "Oooh, boy! This is something to be remembered for sure! I just hope we get enough rest after this to post a special headline in the paper tomorrow.". His friend, apparently both in the news trade, inquired on what he knew that was so special to make headlines.
The newspaper man answered, "A member of African royalty is coming here to inspect America! Apparently, according to my sources, she comes from a long line of royal kings and queens. She has heard, and also seen, many acts done to her people over the years due to us white folk. She is coming to see if she can truly see if we have changed are ways and views for the better. Personally, I think the time will come when all blacks and whites are equals. And it's all thanks in part to those voodoo ladies… and that metal man of theirs, Jet Jaguar. In any case, she's to arrive here in New Orleans in two weeks or so.". The two men then continued on towards the party…
While a certain plantation owner now grinned evilly as there was a way now to continue his line, and hopefully please the Shadows who hungered for more souls.
~In the heavens~
While the mortals celebrated in their realm, the Higher Ups were watching Godzilla and the others go back to their universe. Many of them were glad that the King of the Monsters and his cohorts were gone, some hoping for good. However, watching the three bright comets heading off into the cosmos were three beings. Two were from the Greek realm, the famous her of story and mythology Hercules! By his side was Megara, a mortal woman who was granted immortality along with her husband Herc. She looked exactly the way she did when she and Hercules met centuries ago, both she and he covered in a golden glow that signified their immortality. By their side was the King of Kings, the one who sat on the right side of the throne of the true and mighty Almighty.
Hercules looked to the divine being, holding his wife closely. He inquired, "Say Jesus… think we'll ever see Godzilla or any of the monsters ever again?".
Megara put in, "I hope so. Whenever they come, it seems that Godzilla and his friends manage to change things for the better. And also make life more interesting for the people down there.".
Jesus continued to look to vast empty space that was His Father's canvas. He answered, "This is the last time that Godzilla comes back to our world. But, that does not mean his bonded down below will not see him again. The time will come when they must make the choice to depart from this universe to theirs.". Hercules and Meg looked to one another, than back to the cosmos where the white comets soon vanished from sight altogether.
Both thought, 'Godzilla's bonded going from this universe to another to meet him?! How and why!?'. They looked to Jesus to see if He could answer their questions, but the man was gone. It seemed that their questions would have to wait for another time…
(Author's Notes: And… cut! That is it for Part 1 of the Epilogue here! Next chapter, see the Toho epilogue and what happens in the future in the Disney universe! I thank you again God and Jesus for helping me with this chapter! And also to all of you out there, I wish you all another great Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes! Also, hope any of you enjoyed the little Hidden Mickey's I put in here.
Just like in the first novel, what Genie and Griffin saw on the ground in front of the castle, in the spots where Godzilla and the others had left… the massive Hidden Mickey with the Toho words etched in Japanese kanji! The ones inscribed in the circle on the Toho logo, if any of you have seen any old, true-school Godzilla movies. Also, did any of you know what quote Genie used in this one after he captured Griffin Claw? If you guess right, I will give you a GIGANTIC chocolate chip cookie and a half-off coupon for any meal at Peter Piper Pizza! Hehehe…
Now, for the questions! What would you be feeling after hearing from the remains of the Master Crystal that Godzilla and the rest of the Earth Defenders had to go back to their own realm? Which gift would you be most honored to receive from the monsters? If you were Genie, how would you go on capturing Griffin? How would you celebrate/party with the others at Copenhagen? And finally, would you want to write what you saw down completely to retain for the history books?
R&R, no flames, enjoy and leave long reviews! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!)
