//------------------------------// // I May Not Know What The Future Holds // Story: Godzilla and Gamera: The Return of Iris // by Godzilla2020 //------------------------------// "E-E-Energy extraction f-f-five minutes and c-c-counting." A garbled computer voice garbled out through the wreckage of the former Red Bamboo Base. A Yellow glow began building up inside the ray of the portal. Electricity was building around the area. An image began to form on the computer of a lizard and a turtle. ............. EG Realm .............. Rainbow Dash was running through the forest with girls right behind her. They all heard the massive cries that came from the center of the woods along with the explosions that were generating from the mountains. It didn't take them long to meet up again and start running. Rainbow Dash being the most athletic took was in the lead of them all. Each step she took was leaving the others girls behind. Rarity, the slowest of the group, huffed with each step, "Rainbow Dash darling slow down!" "Are you kidding me didn't you hear all that?!" Rainbow Dash shouted over her shoulder as she sped up. She tried to sound excited but in truth she was trying to mask her worry. "And do you plan on investigating alone?!" Rarity asked through her huffing breath. Rainbow Dash sighed before coming to a halt. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy stopped with her both girls happily taking breaths as they stood in the middle of the woods. Rarity stopped wiping some of the sweat off her brow. "Come on guys we can't stand here forever!" Rainbow Dash said tapping her foot in impatience. "Just one more minute please." Fluttershy pleaded as she took in more air for her burning lungs. She looked at Rainbow with worried eyes as she saw how on edge her friend was. She had been trailing behind the girl since the explosions went off. "Don't worry Dashie I'll be good to go in just a bit." Pinkie Pie said in her normally chipper voice but in truth she was trying to hide how tired she actually was. "Rainbow why are you so eager to run toward the massive explosions and roars?" Rarity asked. "Well besides the fact that I'm not a massive wimp." Rainbow Dash looked up at the sky as the sounds of the roaring had died off into the mountains. But when she first heard it she remembered just where a certain pair were. She looked at Pinkie and Rarity, "Have either of you heard from AJ?" Pinkie Pie and Rarity's eyes widened as they both pulled out their cell phones. "We already tried that." Fluttershy said holding up her phone. On it was a smiling picture of Applejack and next to it read the words recent calls five. "She didn't pick up once." "Well let's not jump to conclusions." Rarity said trying to keep calm. "AJ always picks up her phone Rarity." Rainbow Dash said with worry filling her voice, "I didn't even know she had a voice mail until today." "What about Sunset Shimmer?" Pinkie asked. "What about her?" Rainbow said looking out into the forest impatiently. "She was with Applejack didn't you try calling her?" Pinkie Pie asked. Rainbow Dash looked away from the group rubbing her arm. "When Rainbow Dash didn't hear back from Applejack she took off and told me to keep trying her cell phone. I wasn't even thinking about Sunset." Fluttershy said. "I didn't put her number in my phone." Rainbow Dash looked at her friends who all looked at her shocked, "What? I still don't trust her." "Rainbow we promised Twilight that we would help her." Fluttershy said. "That's easier said than done. She tried to drive all of us apart remember? AJ and I stopped talking because of her! So sorry if I still have some issues!" Rainbow Dash said with a huff. Fluttershy looked at her with sympathetic eyes as she saw how hurt Rainbow was about the subject. Which caused her to wrap Rainbow into a tight hug. "You and Applejack were friends before us so I understand why you're mad at Sunset." Fluttershy whispered she pulled away to look Rainbow in the eyes, "But I also saw how sorry she was about everything she did. She wants to make up for everything and I want to help her do it. Deep down I know you do to." Rainbow sighed looking at Fluttershy she broke away from the hug holding out her hand to a confused Fluttershy. "Phone." Fluttershy smiled handing her phone over. Rarity gave an approving nod. While Pinkie was getting to jump off the ground from the joy she was feeling. "Oh boy! Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer new bffs! I can see it now!" Pinkie shouted, "Oh you two can see movies, go to amusement parks together, or maybe skydiving. What's your suit si-Mmmmph." Before Pinkie could continue talking Rainbow covered her mouth keeping the party planner still before she could go on. She began scrolling through the list of names in Fluttershy's contact list until finding Sunset's name and number. Rainbow held her finger over Sunset's name for a brief moment. The memories of what Sunset did where still fresh in her mind. With a click of her tongue she brushed off her fears and anger. Can't them let rule over you forever. She dialed up Sunset's number and let the phone ring. She bit her lip in anticipation. The first ring went by. Nothing to worry about no one ever answers after the first ring. The second ring went. Just the second ring no need for a heart attack. Third ring. Maybe she's just looking at the name. Fourth. Rainbow Dash ran out of words of encouragement as she felt a chill run down her spine. Fifth and final ring. Rainbow was sweating and begging for Sunset to pick up. "Hey," Sunset's voice spoke into her ear and Rainbow smiled, "It's Sunset you know what to do." Rainbow's smiled quickly faded as she was met with an automated voice. "At the tone please leave a message. For more information press-" Rainbow hung up the phone with a long sigh that quickly turned into an angry shout. She held up Fluttershy's phone ready to throw it but froze when her rational came back. She took a calming breath lowering her arm. She tossed Fluttershy her phone back. "No luck?" Rarity asked. Rainbow just shook her head trying not to let her emotions get to her. But it didn't stop her body from shaking. Rarity put a comforting hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "Let's not assume the worst darling." Pinkie and Fluttershy both nodded in agreement giving her smiles. "Yeah let's go." Rainbow said leading the others along in a slow jog making sure the others were close behind. On the outside she looked perfectly fine. But on the inside she was battling with herself about the decision to leave her friends behind and search for Applejack on her own. ............. Unknown ............. To say Applejack was surprised would be an understatement. The voice that spoke to her was already freaky enough along with saying she was inside of some creature. But know it was being attacked by something and Sunset felt what it was feeling. Whatever this creature was it must have been desperate as Sunset was screaming as her body was starting to glow. The voice in her head played again it was soft but filled with urgency, "The being who has captured is close to dying. You will be saved soon if the others act quickly just hold out." Applejack let the words sink into her mind she was being rescued by something and was all for it. But something else was clicking in her mind about the words the voice spoke to her. The creature was dying but it also shared pain with Sunset Shimmer so if were to die, "Then what would happen to Sunset?" she whispered. "She will parish with this creature." The voice spoke. Applejack's eyes widened in shock at the words spoken. Her blood ran cold as she looked at the demonic girl in front of her. Fallen Light was screaming as half of her face took the form of Sunset contorting in pain. Applejack couldn't help but feel pity for her. "Do you truly wish to save this girl after what happened between her and your friends? After everything she has done to you?" The voice asked softly, "Be honest with your answer." Applejack thought about what was said to her. Why was she trying so hard to help Sunset? Sunset was the reason she nearly lost all of her friends. She bullied her younger sister. Made her a laughing stock in front of the entire school on more than one occasion. So why was she saving her? Bellow her a massive eye opened. Unbeknownst to the farm girl her memories were playing out behind her in full view of Sunset. The demon half of her face just smiled while her normal half just held a deep frown. "You all really do hate me." Sunset spoke with Fallen Light creeping in under her throat. The darker red tone of Fallen Light began creeping onto the normal half of Sunset's face. The power that was engulfing her was starting to fade. As Fallen Light started rising back taking deep breaths as the pain in her body started to disappear. ______________________________________ Gamera moved fast to avoid a sonic ray that split the ground in half. He snarled looking at Iris, who was rising back up. His body was starting to get an eerie green glow. A green light appeared in his tentacles. As stones started to lift off the ground Iris let out a high pitched roar. Godzilla narrowed his eyes and began side stepping Iris as he could sense something off about him. Just a moment ago they had Iris in the corner and it looked like they were close to beating him. But know Iris looked less desperate and more calm like before. He was standing proud again like a God looking down on his worshipers. Iris could feel it his power was returning. The humans he captured were working in his favor. Their hate was starting to grow inside of him. Not only could feel the power of Fallen Light coursing through him but also that of Applejack as well. He felt his muscles building up. Godzilla cracked his fingers ready for whatever Iris had planned. Yet he was still caught off guard when an arrow tipped tentacle sprung at him. It sliced deep into his shoulder causing him to roar in pain. It would have fully gone through if he hadn't grabbed it in time. The king of monster dropped to a knee trying to keep Iris in place while Gamera charged a mana ball in his mouth. With little effort Iris took Godzilla off the ground and through him into Gamera. Blood flew from Godzilla's shoulder staining the ground. Gamera's eyes widen as Godzilla slammed into him. Both monsters were dazed from the attack just as Iris charged them. His spear tip hit Godzilla in the chest while stepping on Gamera. Using the guardian as a spring board the mutant took Godzilla into the wall pinning him. Iris looked at Godzilla blankly as he held him against the cavern wall. He screamed out in pain as Iris pressed deeper into his chest. He could feel the tip of Iris's spear pressing against his sternum. But despite all of the pain coursing through body he still managed to snarl at the demon in front of him. Iris just looked at Godzilla the piercing orb of light gazing into his eyes. His back spines sparked as he tried to fire atomic breath on Iris but the nuclear flames died in his throat. As Iris's arm started to glow. Gamera shook off his pain he watched Iris start to drain Godzilla. He snarled and quickly fired a ball of mana. But it was blocked when Iris did the same. The two attacks collided into each other creating a cloud of smoke. Gamera could only think about rescuing Godzilla as he fired another blast. But Iris just copied him again blocking the attacks. As the smoke cleared two of Iris's tentacles hung in the air like cobra's poised ready to strike. Iris looked at Gamera from over his shoulder. He had the Guardian right where he wanted him. His other two tentacles were poised on each side of Godzilla's head. Atoms began gathering together in the tips of each tentacle. Godzilla may be able to withstand most radiation based attacks but even he couldn't withstand a full force attack this close. If Gamera saw his friend die in front of him it would break him. The thought brought joy to the dark kaiju. Godzilla tried using all of his strength to push Iris away but each time he tried Iris just down harder with his new found strength. Gamera was being kept at bay by the tentacles as they fired a variety of beam attacks each time he tried to come close. All the massive turtle could do was watch the scene play out with desperate eyes. Godzilla was desperate as well but not for his own life. He was more concerned about Gamera fighting this creature alone. Iris is the strongest monster he's ever fought and leaving another alone to fight him while all he did was just die. The thought brought nothing but shame and rage into his mind. He has to live. No he has to win. ___________________________ Fallen Light was cackling as she cracked her neck and flexed her fingers. Sunset Shimmer was starting to fade back into her subconscious. Her red skin was almost done covering her face the only part that remained Sunset's normal skin color was her right eye that was close to tears as they looked at Applejack. Her memories were still playing in front of them and she saw everything that she had done to Applejack and the others. How could they forgive her what she did? "It's hard to face the truth isn't it?" Fallen Light spoke to her better half. Her right eye tried to close but Fallen Light forced it open. "No you look at it. This is what I've been telling you! They hate you everyone does!" More of Applejack's memories played in front of her. One of Sunset laughing at her as she spilled some of her cider. Applejack was grinding her teeth as she walked away and was forced to clean up her mess. The next was of more recent events as Fallen Light stood in front of Princess Twilight ready to destroy her. "Looks like miss honesty had a few secrets." Fallen Light watched as familiar light came across Applejack she cracked a grin, "And it looks like Iris thinks so to." "More hatred. More power." A deep voice spoke that seemed like it was all around them. A small tendril wrapped itself around Applejack's neck. "Drain her dry and we get some extra muscle. Good thinking Iris." Fallen Light said with a grin as she looked at farm girl who was surprisingly stoic throughout everything that was happening. Fallen just grinned as she flew into Applejack's face that was looking down. She lifted up her chin to look the girl in the eye her sharp teeth grinned. Applejack looked at her more specifically the last part of her that was Sunset Shimmer. A tear was falling from the right half of her face. Fallen Light just kept up the smile leaning closer to Applejack, "You know the best liars always tell the truth." Applejack looked at the demoness with no emotion. All she did was stare at the right half of Sunset's face as more of Fallen started to corrupt her. She took a small breath sighing out of her nose and cracked a grin right back at Fallen. "Yep." "I'm so sorry." Fallen Light looked up in surprise as she heard Sunset's voice. She saw her batter half in tears standing in a crater. Fallen was about to lunge but Applejack wrapped her in a tight bear hug. She screamed trying to break out but Applejack held on tight. "I'm so sorry." The memory played again. "I knew you were telling the truth the minute you apologized Sunset." Applejack said, "I don't hate you Sunset. I want to help you be a better person. I want to be your friend." The right half of her face was starting to take over again. Fallen Light screamed shaking her head. "Let go!" Fallen Light screamed flapping her wings and hitting Applejack in the back. She grunted taking the blow but kept holding on to her. "Sunset Shimmer is my friend and she is worth saving!" Applejack shouted. She felt a warm sensation go through her head like a wind chime. She smiled at the warm thought going through head. She moved her hand up the demons back around the back of her neck. She felt something off around her neck it was slimy and pulsing. "So that's how you two are connected." Fallen Light's eyes widened in shock as the thought hit her, "You used yourself as bait?!" "Yep." Applejack said with wink as she pulled on the tendril wrapped around her neck, "Now let's get ya back Sunset." "NO!" Fallen Light screamed along with something else. Applejack felt a shock in her neck causing her to loosen her grip. A low growl echoed around her, "We won't let you take her!" Applejack's memory of Sunset apologizing faded and was replaced by a new world she didn't recognize. The place looked fancy like some place royalty might live. Rarity would have a field day in this place. "No not again!" Applejack's widened in shock as she heard Sunset Shimmer's pleading voice. She then felt the wind get knocked out of her as Fallen elbowed her in the gut before knocking Applejack away. She skid across the purple carpet that had formed under them. Applejack was both grunting and coughing as she shook the blow off. She looked at Fallen Light who snarled looking at the right half of her face as a mirror appeared. "Yes again! I'll keep reminding you if that's what it takes!" Fallen Light shouted just as the sound clipping echoed in the newly formed hallway. Applejack quickly recognized the sound as that of hoofs on a hard surface. She looked up in time to see a yellow furred pony with a fiery mane came running past both of them. Applejack's eyes grew wide as she recognized just who the pony resembled. "Sunset?" "Be quiet." Fallen hissed just as a shock ran through Applejack's neck from the tendril wrapped around it. She grunted falling to a knee. She looked at Fallen Light with a glare but the demon was more focused on the pony. Applejack watched the situation as well as Sunset's pony form was looking down a corridor with a wide smile. It was pretty rare to see Sunset, even if she wasn't technically human, smiling so genuinely. Any other time she smiled it was with a cocky grin that was meant to look down on others. This smile was actually sincere like she was actually happy as stress began to leave her body. Sunset was for once happy. But the smile didn't last long as her eyes widened and watered. "Remember this feeling Sunset." Fallen Light hissed to her better half, "This feeling of being abandoned by someone who cared about you." Applejack raised a brow at what was being said by the demon. She walked over to the pony to see what was going on peering over the pony's shoulder. Her eyes widened in shock at the sight. Standing in front of her was one of the largest ponies she'd ever scene with a long white horn and massive wings. Her rainbow like mane and tail flowed with a great beauty that also displayed her regality. "So beautiful." were the only words that Applejack could muster. She also saw another pony with purple fur and horn. The color of her mane looked very familiar and it only took a second for Applejack to realize that it was her new friend, "Twilight!" When she looked at the taller pony again she soon recognized it to be her principal. It felt strange seeing them like this she couldn't help but smile at how funny they looked as animals. But then she heard the sound of what she thought was rain. But when she looked down it was then she noticed it was tears following from Sunset the pony. She was backing away slowly shaking her head and breathing heavily. "Please stop it." A pitiful whimper came from behind her and she saw that Fallen Light had tears falling from the right side of her face. The demon just sneered wiping the tears from her eye. "No you need to remember! Remember how she abandoned us! That's why you created me! I'm the one who'll always be by your side! I'm the one who'll never leave you!" "I get it now." Applejack said looking at Fallen Light who just sneered at her. "Get what?!" "All this talk about you being hatred incarnated or whatever that was all just a bluff." Fallen Light's eye quickly widened along with Sunset's normal eye. "You're not her anger." Applejack said getting Fallen Light to clench her fist. "Your her fear." Applejack looked at Fallen Light then down to the small pony as she continued to shed tears. She put a gentle hand her head rustling the pony's mane causing her to look up at her. "Let me guess when you saw this you thought you were all alone didn't you." Fallen Light felt more tears falling down her right eye. But what shocked her more was that Sunset was starting to take over more of her body. Her red skin was fading as she held out a hand toward Applejack. "She was my only friend and I thought she replaced me." "Did she or did you just leave before actually talking to Celestia?" Applejack asked as she continued stroking Sunset's mane. To her shock Fallen Light felt the strange sensation of someone rubbing her head. Which also caused more of Sunset to take over her body. "Shut up!" Fallen Light shouted trying to stop Sunset from coming out. "I wasn't talking to you." Applejack said. "I ran away without saying anything." Sunset spoke through Fallen Light, "I was just so upset and scared that everyone forgot about me like I was nothing. That I didn't even bother trying to talk to her." "Well while Twilight was here she always talked about Celestia pretty highly. Also Twilight said something else when Celestia sent her here." Applejack rubbed the unicorn's face wiping away tear, "She said that Celestia felt like she failed you." "She said that?" Sunset said with whisper as she began to take over more of her body. Fallen Light however started growling along with something else the memory faded leaving the pony form of Sunset to be ripped away from Applejack. The farm girl watched as the unicorn tried desperately to reach out to her only to disappear like mist. The memory was soon replaced by a glowing red eye. "Stop talking and die all ready!" "Be Gone!" A deep voice spoke around them. The tendril on Applejack's neck began squeezing her neck and her body was shocked. Fallen Light smiled as Applejack began screaming her legs flailing. The Sunset half of her was watching on in horror. But despite all of the pain she was Applejack she still looked at Sunset with hard eyes. "Sunset you don't have to be afraid anymore! Celestia didn't leave you she misses you! I miss you so please come back!" Applejack shouted holding out her hand. ________________________ Godzilla roared in Iris's face as he fought against the god. Iris wasn't giving in either as he pressed down harder on Godzilla pushing his spear tip deeper into his chest. Blood was pouring from his wound. Iris's copy atomic breath was almost done charging. The only thing running through his head was the thought of winning. Not only for Gamera but for all who would be threatened by Iris if he were to fall. Mothra, Rodan, Anguirus, the other kaiju on Sollgel, Miki, and his mother. He can't die knowing that he left them all alone in world where Iris still existed. Godzilla snarled at that thought. Can't lose. He pressed down harder on Iris's arm. Can't lose. His eyes started to glow. CAN'T LOSE! ________________________ Sunset watched Applejack desperately struggle in a vain attempt to escape but the more she struggled the tighter the tendril got. The dark half of her laughed at the scene. She could feel Applejack's energy flowing into her body and her muscle mass started to increase. "Now this is what I call a workout!" Fallen Light chuckled looking at Applejack as she struggled to breath. The farm girl was starting to also lose weight as well. A roar soon caught the demoness's ears she looked up at the massive eye that hung above them. It showed an image of a draconic creature staring at them. It's eyes had an ethereal blue glow as it snarled. In it's chest was spear tip that it was trying to pull out. "So you want to fight to?" Fallen Light sneered, "Doesn't matter I can feel your power slipping as well." Sunset watched the creature as well then looked at Applejack as she struggled. In some strange way she saw a similarity in both of them. Neither wanted to lose this fight as they clearly had something to defend. For Applejack it was saving her and she felt deep down that this creature was trying to save them both and possibly everything else Iris threatened. Fallen Light was laughing at everything that was happening around her. She looked at Applejack's suffering with a satisfied grin and this new creature's struggles as icing on this victory cake. She was starting to feel both their energies mixing into her body. Her power was growing stronger, "This world will be mine!" she shouted with a fang filled grin. But as soon as she felt her body get stronger the energy was suddenly cut off. But something felt off she felt stronger but her body didn't feel right. It was like something was changing her body. She felt strange. Then she gasped as her body started moving without her consent. Her right arm stretched out with green flames arching along them. Sunset's skin was turning back to normal getting Fallen Light to snarl, "What are you doing?!" Trying to look at the right half of her face. "Ending this!" Sunset's voice over took Fallen Light's. The demon struggled trying to bring down her hand but she stopped moving entirely. "Sunset stop!" "No! I'm not you!" "How can you trust them?! They'll betray you like everyone else!" "I'm not letting the past rule over me any more!" Sunset shouted using Fallen Light's energy she shot a fire ball into the tendril holding Applejack. She gasped being released and looked at Sunset as more of herself started to take over. The demonic part of her struggled trying to keep Sunset down. But she pressed through it grabbing the tendril that was wrapped around her. "My past does not define me!" She shouted ripping the tendril off. Fallen Light shrieked as her red skin started to disappear. Her eye waving frantically as her wings started to crumble. "Sunset please don't!" Fallen Light begged as more of Sunset took over for the first time a tear dropped from the demon, "I need you." Her voice faded as Sunset finally took control over her body again. "But I don't need you." Sunset said with a huff before looking at Applejack with a smile. "I knew you could do it." Applejack said. "I had a little help." Sunset said holding out her hand to Applejack. Suddenly a massive roar echoed from all around the two girls as the massive eye behind them contracted with pain. It suddenly was ripped apart causing both girls to shield their eyes blind light that surrounded both of them. Applejack looked at Sunset with worry as she reached out Sunset did the same. "Sunset!" "AJ!" ____________________________ Just a few seconds earlier Godzilla was wrestling with Iris. The demon kept up the pressure as more strength was being added to him. Iris could feel Godzilla's strength coursing through him once again. This was shown with the extra power of the atomic energy building up in his tentacles. So confident in his victory Iris didn't realize that he was making the same mistake that led to his first death. Iris may have Godzilla's energy but he had no true understanding of it. Not like the king. Godzilla had years of practice controlling radiation how to manipulate it, how to release, and how to siphon it. It was something his father had used when facing a foe that he'd rather not think about. Then something he did subconsciously when on the verge of death. It wasn't an easy technique to use and he still struggled with it. But not he had a reason to use it and a clear goal. Win. That's what's he focused on. Wining. The energy stealing Iris was fond of began to stop. This was his energy and could just as easily take it back along with the atomic breath building up around him. It all began flowing back into Godzilla. The blue glow in his eyes began to shine brighter and Godzilla let out a mighty roar. Much to Iris's shock. He tried firing at Godzilla but all of the energy building up inside of his tentacles but they stopped cold. He pressed down harder trying to pierce Godzilla's heart but all of the strength he felt previously had faded. His energy was getting lower by the second while Godzilla's power only grew. He suddenly felt heat building up inside his stomach. His host was attacking up again but this time he couldn't deal with it as pain shot through his arm. Godzilla snarled and ripped Iris's arm out of chest with a pained roar as blood sprayed from his wound. But he ignored the pain of it healing as he looked at the glowing orbs on Iris's stomach. There was something telling him that the time to strike was now. He clenched his fist letting energy flow into his free hand. He held onto Iris pulling on his arm bring him close for a fully powered upper cut straight into his stomach. A pained shriek ripped out of Iris as Godzilla's fist ripped through his stomach. Pink blood poured out of the wound as Godzilla reached deeper into Iris. That's when felt something inside the dark kaiju he tightened his grip around it. With a quick pull he ripped his arm out of Iris's stomach letting pink blood gush onto the cavern floor. Iris roared in pain backing away trying to keep his organs inside of him. The dizzying pain going through all of Iris's body he didn't notice when Gamera pulled on his tentacles sending the kaiju into a wall. The Guardian of the Universe snarled and rushed Iris punching him in the face. Iris tried to swing back but his movements were slower from the pain. Gamera took advantage of it by slashing at Iris keeping him in the wall. He let everything out on Iris all of his anger and pain that this creature had put him through. Iris roared back wrapping a tentacle around Gamera's neck throwing him away. The turtle skid along the ground but was stopped by Godzilla. He grunted as rising back up to his feet. Godzilla held out his hand showing it to Gamera who was shocked to find that two of his fingers were bent down as some of his blood was mixed with Iris's along with the sound of sickening snaps. Not only had Godzilla broken his hand just to land a lethal blow on Iris but in his palm sat the humans that were captured by Iris. Both of them were out of it with scratches around their bodies but they still appeared to be alright. The guardian nodded toward the king with a grunt showing his gratitude. Godzilla just snorted blowing blue smoke from his nostrils hitting Gamera in the face. Casting what could best be described as the kaiju version of a smile. Gamera snarled at his friend rolling his eyes. But before they could go on a shrill cry got their attention. Iris rose back up the orb in the center of his skull had turned blood red. He was shaking with rage at as all four tentacles poised around him. The hole that was punched into his stomach was slowly starting to close. Both kaiju snarled at Iris who hissed at them. Power began building up in his tentacles as he shot beams from all four forming into a ball of power. A combination of mana, sonic cutters, and atomic breath began forming. He looked at Godzilla and Gamera even without actual facial features they could tell it was full of pure malice. Godzilla began building up energy in back spines as flames licked in across his lips. Gamera had fire building up in the back of his throat. Neither of them made a sound as they stood side by side. Godzilla covered the girls to block them from heat building up. Iris roared and fired the ball of collected energy at both Godzilla and Gamera. Gamera threw his head back then spat out the largest ball of fire he could muster. Godzilla puffed out his chest taking in all the energy before ripping his jaws and firing his atomic breath with everything he had left. Godzilla's atomic breath collided with Gamera's mana ball fusing into one and slammed into Iris's attack. Both were caught in a stalemate as the energies pushed into each other. Iris pumped more power into his attack pushing it forward. Godzilla was close to being pushed back by the attack as his feet carved trenches into the ground. He kept pumping power into his breath. Gamera held on allowing his power to flow with Godzilla's. Both of them focusing on the victory to the point that they soon began focusing on their powers which started to grow. Gamera had a yellow aura building around him while Godzilla's spikes flashed red briefly. Gamera's eyes started to glow. He looked at Iris with a snarl. It was time to erase this evil once and for all. More fire built up in mouth and he fired an even larger ball of mana this one glowing with golden flames. Godzilla let the memories of all the good times he had with those he cared about flow through his head. He would protect them no matter what. He roared pushing more power into his atomic breath and for brief moment his blue beam that he was famous for flashed blood red. The golden ball of fire and the red atomic breath fused together like before. This time it cut through Iris's attack mush to his surprise. His tentacles burned as the heat from the two attacks atomized them. Iris roared out in pain as the colliding attacks hit the hole in his stomach burning his blood to ash. Iris felt the life force leave his body as the beams came out of his armored back. The breath attacks cut off leaving Godzilla and Gamera panting from the effort of the attacks. Iris dropped to his knees as the orb in his skull started to fade away. The last sensation he felt was pure hatred for the two creatures standing in front of him. With that he dropped to the ground one final his escaped out of him before going silent. Godzilla and Gamera looked at Iris as he stopped moving. They looked at each other briefly then back to Iris as his body started to dissolve. The Dark God Iris was finally dead. They reared back their heads letting out roars of victory. A soft wind chime like voice blew through both of their heads, "Congratulations two both of you but shouldn't you two focus on those girls." the voice said with a light giggle. Godzilla looked down to his broken hand checking on the girls he had saved. To his surprise they were both still out cold. Heavy sleepers. He cocked his curiously sniffing them but Gamera swatted his head. He snarled at the turtle while Gamera just rolled his eyes. He held out his had taking both of them from Godzilla. He recalled where he saw them as his legs retracted inside his body being replaced by azure flames. Gamera flew off from the cavern they were in leaving Godzilla alone. The king of the monster dropped to the ground taking a breath as the world started to go black. Everything was finally over and he could finally relax for once. He felt the pain in his hand start to disappear as it began to heal itself. Each breath he took was one of bliss as he drifted off into sleep. Completely unaware of the lights surrounding his body and in a flash Godzilla was gone. ................. Lake ................ Gamera landed in front of the lake taking a calming breath as he let the stress leave his body. He looked down at the girls in his palm and gently put them under a tree with surprising tenderness for something his size. He suddenly felt his hazy as the world around him started to spin. He looked down at his hands and his eyes widened as they started to disappear. He looked at the rest of his body noticing that it was fade away like it was caught in breeze. His mind was racing with thoughts but all he could do was let out a low tired roar as he was to tired to do anything. Soon his entire body faded away just as Applejack slowly opened her eyes. All she saw was just a quick spark light causing her to raise a brow. She also felt something against her back she looked up noticing that she was sitting under a tree. She felt incredibly weak for some reason but had no memory. She then heard a soft breath next to her and noticed that Sunset was leaning her head on her shoulder. The girl had her eyes closed and was softly breathing. She smiled her and leaned back against the tree closing her eyes. She didn't know what happened but her body was begging for rest. Unfortunately it didn't last long when a loud voice broke from the trees, "AJ!" Applejack's eyes snapped open as she saw Rainbow Dash running right for her. Behind her were Pinkie, Rarity, and Fluttershy. Sunset moaned opening her eyes and rubbing her head, "Can't a girl get some sleep?" As her vision became clear she suddenly noticed that she was staring right at Applejack, who smiled at her. Sunset moved away with slight blush on her face. "S-S-Sorry!" She stammered out getting a laugh from Applejack. "Don't worry about it." Applejack said with a smile just as Rainbow Dash rushed over to both of them looking at Applejack as she noticed that her shirt was ripped and there were scratch marks on her. "AJ what happened?" Rainbow Dash said with worry in her voice before turning with an angry glare at Sunset, "Did you do this?" Before Sunset could answer Applejack cleared her throat, "Don't go accusing her of nothing Rainbow. I can't remember what happened." Applejack scratched her head trying to remember a portion of her life. "I don't know what happened either," Sunset scratched her head in a vain attempt to jog her memory. But it was to no avail. Judging from the marks on Applejack something big must have happened. But she also felt this warm feeling when she looked at Applejack, "But I think you saved me again Applejack." "Hey I thought told to call me AJ." Applejack said smiling at Sunset who smiled back at her. Rainbow looked at both of them confused out of her mind and slightly annoyed about being left out. "So you guys don't even remember hearing all of the explosions?" Rainbow asked just getting shaking heads from both of them. The others soon made it and began looking over Applejack and Sunset Rarity looked like she was close to having heart attack when she saw Applejack's ripped clothes. But soon her mind started to race about new clothing ideas that would work on Applejack getting an annoyed sigh from the farm girl. Pinkie giddy at seeing that everyone was okay and began trying to talk the girls into having a celebration party. Fluttershy was skittishly looking around mumbling if there really was a monster around that attacked the girls especially after they heard a roar moments before arriving. Rainbow looked around to her surprise despite all the sounds of explosions that they heard there were no signs of a struggle anywhere. Even the growl she was so sure she heard it appeared as though nothing had made it. She sighed not wanting to focus anymore on that topic but more on the two injured people in front of her. "Let's just get out of here before anything else happens. Besides it's starting to get late anyways." She said putting one of Applejack's arms around her shoulder and assisting her to stand. Sunset tried to stand on her own but her legs felt like jelly . So it surprised her when Fluttershy wrapped an arm around her and helped her up. The walk back to Applejack's van was long and left the girls panting as. As Rarity, Pinkie, and Fluttershy helped Sunset get into the back Applejack and Rainbow Dash got into a small argument about who would drive back. Rainbow insisted due to how tired Applejack was. But Applejack waved a dismissive hand trying to show that she was fine. As this went on Sunset watched the girls talk to each other and interact. She felt a strange twinge in her chest it was warm and to her surprise she liked it not wanting it to end. She smiled as her cheeks felt warm and wet. Fluttershy looked at her with concern, "Sunset are you ok?" She touched her cheek pulling her hand away and noticed that there where tears running down her face. The others soon noticed that Sunset was crying as well and looked at her all asking if she was alright. Sunset began sniffling as emotions began building up inside of her. More tears rained down from eyes as she spoke, "Guys I'm so sorry about everything I've done to all of you. I was terrible and did so much to separate all of you." Sunset was about to go on but a hug from Applejack cut her off. She stroked her back gently with a smile, "Sunset I forgave the first night you apologized." Sunset sniffled holding back more tears as she looked at the girls. They smiled at her nodding in agreement except for Rainbow Dash who looked at her with a stern face and crossed arms. "You really did screw around with us and nearly tore my best friend away." Rainbow said getting a look of disapproval from the others that she ignored, "But I hate leaving people alone when they need help and you sister look like you need some serious help. So I guess we can hang out more but on two conditions." "Anything." Sunset said. "One never pull that demon mind control thing again." Rainbow said getting a nod from Sunset she then cleared her throat as her cheeks slightly flushed, "And two... could you maybe be my tutor?" She asked sheepishly rubbing her arm with a red face. "Huh?" Were the only words Sunset could get out as she was expecting something else to come from the rainbow haired girl. Rainbow just grumbled as the others soon began giving the same blank and confused stares. She sighed annoyed, "Look I'm the best athlete in all of Canterlot High but I kind of stink at others subjects," Rainbow rubbed her cheek looking at Sunset, "So I figure since I'm helping you become a better person maybe you could help me get a B in science class. Since you know your the smartest girl in the school." The girls looked at her surprised at what she just asked. An awkward silence flew by as they all just kept looking at Rainbow whose face was starting to get redder by the minute. But it was soon broken when Pinkie started to laugh getting a growl from Rainbow, "Sorry Dashie but I just thought we may not have found a monster but we did see something rare." "And what would that be?" "You asking an 'Egg Head' for help." Rarity said joining in on the snickers. Fluttershy got it to as she started to laugh with Applejack. Sunset looked at the girls and couldn't help but smile. The feeling in her chest growing warmer and spreading throughout her body. She started to recall what it was. It had been so long that she nearly forgot what it was. The warmth of friendship. ............ Terra .......... Gamera shook his head as his vision started to clear up. He felt something cold under him water was brushing against his leg. He looked back noticing that he was on a beach. As he scanned around he saw familiar sights like the building he destroyed that held Iris. He was back on the island. It looked as though nothing had changed. Except for the massive hulking body lying in front of him. His eyes widened when he saw that it was Iris. Gamera got ready but soon noticed that the beast was completely still. He looked over the body more noticing that there was a massive hole in his back. There another noise that caught his attention. Gamera turned seeing that Godzilla was on the ground taking slow breaths. It was a rare sight to see but Godzilla looked peaceful. He lied stretched across the beach letting the water brush against his scales. He was out cold. Gamera walked over to the king sitting next to him hovering over his body like a parent protecting it's child. The battle had taken it's toll on both of them but Gamera was at least going to watch over Godzilla in case any stray threat would wish to attack him in his sleep. That and he couldn't stop wondering had all that been a dream. Did they defeat Iris in their first meeting and just pass out from the explosion? Thinking about it only gave him a headache. "Thank you." A soft voice played in his head. Gamera looked around seeing that no one was there. A low grunt caught his attention as he saw Godzilla looking at him with half open eyes. He rose his head up in confusion trying to find the voice that spoke but to no avail. Had that all been a dream? Was what both kaiju were left wondering. ___________________ In another plain of existence a tall figure stood on four legs. A crown sat atop it's horns with rainbow hued gems embedded inside of it. The figure cast a small smile looking at the giants before her as she wagged her tail with joy. Her horn glowed bright closing off the window to the world of kaiju. "That's two more heroes created." Her soft voice spoke just as she opened another portal to a world she loved watching over. In front of her was purple pony trying to adjust to wings only for her to fall flat on her face. "Time for another to rise up." She said for the corner of her eye she noticed black spiky tendrils crawling toward her, "I was wondering how long it would take you plunder seeds grow up." She hardened her eyes looking at the purple alicorn once again, "Okay Twilight Sparkle your journey starts now." ............... EG Realm ................ Sunset walked through the gaping hole that was the Canterlot High main entrance. The only thing casting light was the moon and her cell phone. She asked to come alone as this was something she had to confront. So the others waited in the van with the impression that Sunset had just forgotten something in her locker. Which was only a half truth as she had left something in her locker it was just something that the girls didn't need to know about yet. Sunset walked along the halls passing by each locker. Until she finally came upon her own. She sighed opening it revealing the clutter of papers inside. This was on purpose as she was using this as way to hide what was inside her locker. She moved around the papers fishing out a note book that had a sun on the front cover. "I wonder she still has her book." Sunset said opening the book revealing countless notes that all began with 'Dear Princess Celestia' She looked around finding a blank page on the book. She searched for a pen and held it over the paper. She took a deep breath trying to think of the right words to say. But her hand moved on it's own. "Princess I'm sorry for running and I wish I could go back in time and stop myself. I regret everything I did but I'm trying to get better. Hopefully I'll be a student you can be proud of one day." Sunset stopped writing as the words glowed bright before it became one with the paper. With that she closed the book not expecting something to happen. She placed the book back in her locker getting ready to find something to bring back to the girls. But to her surprise there was a buzzing sound from the locker. She looked up noticing that her book was glowing. She opened it with wide eyes at seeing the glowing words on the paper. "I'll always be proud of you Sunset." She looked at the words on the paper and her body shook. The first words she had her from first real friend and they weren't malice like she had though. They were words of praise. Tears feel onto the paper staining the page. "Hey Sunset you back here?" Applejack called. Sunset quickly wiped hers eyes turning around to see Applejack coming her way, "You find whatever you were looking for?" "Um yeah just give me a minute." Sunset called out putting her note book away. Applejack looked at her curiously noticing that her eyes were red. "Hey were you crying again?" Applejack asked. "Oh uh something just got in my eyes." Sunset said wiping her eyes. Applejack cocked an eyebrow but put a comforting hand on Sunset's shoulder. She smiled looking Sunset in the eye, "You know may not remember what happened back in the forest but I can't help feeling like I heard some one whisper something to me." "What they say?" "That I should help you." Sunset smiled at Applejack as she grabbed a text book from her longer while also hiding her notebook at the same time. "Thanks AJ. Now you think you could teach me Rainbow Dash?" "I'd rather help you rebuild the school." Applejack groaned playfully as she wrapped an arm around Sunset. Both girls walked out of the school giggling as their friendship slowly started to grow.