Chapter 12: Through the Valley

Human civilisation never failed to amuse him.

If any kaijus were to see him perched on a cafe in what was called a cafe, exchanging conversations with his prey while eating these half-moon things referred to as croissants, he wouldn't hear the end of it. Humans sure love to create self-indulgent things for their own consumption.

He pondered quietly as he chewed another flaky pastry with a satisfied growl.

"It's good, isn't it?" Arissa teased at the opposite side. She was drinking a very colourful liquid that looked as red as the fire bird. He observed others around him, who were socialising without a care in the world. San's type of thinking while Ni would have destroyed this place while devouring the pastries.

Regardless of his judgement, Ghidorah understood why cafes and bars were essential as part of human culture. Then again, he noticed a few of them were staring on their metallic devices. Almost like a trance while eating. ::Interesting...::

The young woman nibbled on her third croissant as she looked up at him. "The pastries? It's a good thing we ordered a set that came with hot chocolate. They're pretty good, aren't they?"

He responded with a nod. ::I will admit that you humans are creative with your food. Though, you also destroy thinks unintentionally. I wouldn't have known this if I was at my normal size.::

"Is that all you can think about?" she asked as she drank her hot chocolate. "I didn't know kaijus have a basic instinct to destroy everything. From Godzilla, Mothra, even those living in volcanoes?"

Ghidorah lets out a low growl. To be compared to on the same level as that fat lizard and insect were insults! Then again, he had not destroyed a single thing since his size has changed. He only ate more of the crescent-shaped pastry. Now that he has a body of his own, it feels surreal to know that he doesn't have to keep his brothers in check.

::It's my nature,:: he admitted, voice hushed. ::What I find fascinating besides humanity's destructive nature, is how you still need to find a sense of purpose even as an adult. Interesting, really.::

Arissa pushed a few strands of her hair back. "It's not interesting, Ichi. When we reach a certain age, we must know certain things. If not, you're going to fall behind and be shunned. Of course, they don't outright do it in your face, but the shame and stares are enough."

Sensing that she was shifting in her seat, he curled his spiked tail around her leg underneath the table as a way to comfort her. Sometimes, he could sense the life she carried based on how agitated she was. He couldn't imagine a sire not feeling proud of having a mate carrying his offspring and running off with someone else.

::I think it's a wonderful thing,:: he stated, gazing into her dark brown eyes. ::When I hatched along with my brothers, we already have a purpose. We don't question it. But now that I'm here, in my own body, I might have to find something as well.::

The young woman only nodded, hand caressing his scaly tail. The baby had not stirred up a fuss, which gave her a sense of relief.

...

After their little cafe episode, Arissa was holding on for dear life as Ghidorah flew over the valley where they could see vineyards with their spiralled grapes and a few small houses that were in fact breweries. She's been in the country since her high school years and yet, she has not visited any of the sites.

Feeling melancholic about missing out, she hugged Ghidorah's neck as he landed on a clear site that had a small creek and lushed greenery that hid his golden hide and wings as wide as the sails of yachts. The scent was soothing and thick leaves act as shade of the both of them. Arissa was more concern about hikers that might come across them since there was another vineyard in the distant.

::Are you well?:: Ghidorah asked with concern. He flattened his body so that she could slide down his wing. Arissa clutched her stomach, checking if the baby was causing a fuss. She gave the golden dragon an assuring stroke on his side. "I'm alright, Ichi. It's just so surreal to be up in the air and seeing the whole valley. After that walk to town and now this, I feel like I want to try a lot of things."

Ghidorah emitted a cooing sound. ::You will. With your offspring arriving in the near future, you could show them what you have experiences from this...journey. Most of them do need guidance and nurture from both parents. I will admit that I do envision if my brothers and I would turn out differently if we knew our sire and dame.: He began to stretch his wings to their extend and laid on his stomach. It was rather adorable to see him splayed out like a cat whenever they found something to warm their bodies.

Her heart fluttered at the thought of her baby growing up to be able to see beauty as Ghidorah had showed her. She felt bad for comparing him to her husband, who only regarded her whenever he needs and wants something. The women in her family told her that her new role as a wife was to bear children and submit to her husband's demand no matter the demands. She should be lucky, considering her grandmother never completed her studies, her mother gave up on her work when she had her and her siblings.

In a nutshell: Arissa was experiencing an existential crisis.

She decided to wander off, leaving Ghidorah to sun bathe since it's be so long since she had explored on her own without supervision. From touching the flowers to taking some photos of wild birds, Arissa felt a sense of peace. The sight of the grapes made her hungry and who knew seeing food she eats everyday being homegrown gave her excitement. A few things she had in mind.

"Ichi?"

The dragon who was called Monster Zero began to stir from his sleep and opened a single eye. ::I'm awake, little woman. Anything happen?::

Waddling towards him, she stroked his snout which made him rumble with pleasure. "Thank you for bringing me out. I thought it would be scary, but it turns out that I just needed time to readjust back into society. I couldn't have done it without you."

Ghidorah leaned forward and licked her cheek. She giggled at how his forked tongue was so ticklish against her skin. But at the same time, the contact sends goosebumps throughout her body. She prayed that the quivering at her legs were just from being tired of standing too long.

::I doubt that. It's believed that you have done that yourself. I just nudged,:: he gave her a sharp-tooth smile. ::Now, are you ready to go back?::

Nodding shyly, Ghidorah lowered his head for her to straddle on before she slides down onto his back. Arissa never got tired of stroking his crown of horns, musing at the fact that's how the creature called himself king.

She wondered if she would get to stroke him again if he was in his original size?

He took off with a small run, hop a bit until he felt wind rising under his wings. The view of the valley had gotten smaller and smaller by the time they were both above the clouds. Sun was setting, giving the sky a beautiful abstract colour of blue, pinkish-red and orange.

With a satisfied hum, she hugged his neck once more.

...

Coming back home wasn't an issue since they entered through an open window. So far, no signs indicating that Vinn has returned. Ghidorah was surprisingly fast despite his spiked tail and crowned horns that could be used as drag against the wind.

Arissa began to enter her bedroom to change. "Ichi, feel free to watch something or read while I shower," she called from the door. Ghidorah nodded and was laying down on the floor like a cat splooting. If she wasn't in desperate need for a shower, she would have taken a photo of it.

During her time in the shower, Arissa rubbed her stomach affectionately. "It won't be long before you arrive, baby. Mama can't wait to see you."

Running her fingers through her wet hair, Arissa thought about Ichi and how kind he has been toward her. He could have eaten her, let alone destroy an entire planet if he wanted to, but he didn't. She loved how his thoughts were when he spoke them telepathically during their date. Throughout their interactions, not once had the baby kicked her hard.

A tingle shivers down her spine and she felt a throb between her legs. Images of her husband was replaced with the golden crown of horns from the false king of the kaijus. Mixed emotions stirred within her when she first made out with a dragon from outer space and his...

"Fuck," she bit her lower lip. She wanted him. Needed him.

Once she was done with her shower, the young woman decided on something she never would have done in her adult years. Fully nude with water dripping down her body, she opened the bedroom door and peered out. "Ichi~"

Ghidorah stirred from his position and his head immediately straightened up when he saw her. With caution, he licks his chops and entered the room. He puffed through his nostrils. ::What are you doing, little woman?:: he asked, voice was deep and it had a teasing tone. Arissa cupped his face into her hands and began to kiss him.

The young woman sighed into the kiss when she felt him reciprocating. Their tongues touch while a deep warbling sound reverberated from Ghidorah's throat. She tasted hints of cinnamon and chai from their earlier date at the cafe. It suited him since she always thought that suited him.

::Tell me,:: he growled, parting the kiss with their saliva trailing. ::What do you want from me?::

"Ichi..."

::Tell me.::

She began to wrap her arms around his neck, letting her caramel skin rub against his rough golden scales. "You, Ichi. I want you. Please...I need you..."

With a satisfied snarl, Ghidorah gently nudged her head with his. A gesture that meant that it was time. Leading him to the king-size bed, Arissa laid on her back as she submits her body to the dragon's desire.

Arissa moaned when Ghidorah began to flicker his forked tongue across her nipple before capturing one into his mouth with such tenderness. The aches turned into pleasure as he suck on one before switching to the other. She felt his member against her wet slick, grinding underneath him to urge him on.

"Mmmm...it feels so good..." she breathed, causing Ghidorah to lower his head to nuzzle her pregnant belly. Nodding to grant him permission, she felt his Monster Zero penetrating inside of her.

Nothing mattered anymore except the sounds of their growls and moans while skin slapping on scales. She was clear with what she had wanted and does not regret saying it to the dragon. It doesn't hurt, her body feeling like butter while the both of them kissed again.

::Ah...I'm getting close, love,:: she heard him in her mind. The pace was getting fast and she too was feeling the climax. ::That's right, my love, I need you to peak for me. Clench my spear with your tight snatch so I may claim you as mine.::

Her mind was fuzzy from the pleasure, but she was certain that she had heard him calling her his love. Besides the intimacy, she too yearned for that as well. Ichi was hers and hers alone.

He grunted out her name and continued to thrust shallowly within her until he stopped releasing his seed deep inside her. He rested his head at the crook of her neck placing light pecks with his maw. Slowly, he pulled out of her with a bit of his essence seeping out. When they both caught their breaths, Arissa touched the side of his face.

"Ichi, I want to tell you something. I-"

Ghidorah's face was stunned but without warning, his head slid off of his long neck, leaving a bloody mess on the sheet. Before she could process was going on, behind where Ghidorah's headless body was a livid appearance of her ex husband with an axe in his hand.

Oh no! Ghidorah's dead! What ever shall we do? *sarcasm*