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// Chapter 2 
// Story: Godzilla 
// by Gojipower12 
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The egg trembled fervently, giving way to more interwining cracks that began twisting around each other like growing vines. Finally, a long reptilian tail popped out of the eggshell, wagging vigoriously. Following the tail were two thick saurian legs that kicked holes in the eggshell. It really looked like the egg came to life and grew a pair of limbs. The still hidden hatchling tried to get up and walk, but it immediately tumbled over while flailing its legs. Spike couldn’t help but giggle at the egg’s amusing attempts to right itself. Finally, the mysterious hatchling managed to free it’s body of the lower half of the eggshell, now revealing the hatchling’s body and arms. A piece of eggshell had remained stuck on the infant’s head like a over-hanging cap. Fluttershy approached the infant, gently removing the last piece of the broken eggshell. Teal-blue eyes immediately locked with large golden eyes sporting huge black pupils that gave off a puppy-like look. The infant reptile’s face slightly gave a resemblance to that of a bear, sporting a large and almost cube-like head. The infant opened it’s jaws wide in a gaping yawn, saliva dripping from the roof of it’s mouth. Everyone couldn’t help but draw out a soft “Aaaawwww”.

“It’s so cuuuuuuuute!!” Pinkie exclaimed. 

“Well, Ah’ll be. That lil’ feller may just be the cutest thing Ah laid mah eyes on.” Applejack said. 

“But what exactly is this thing?” Rainbow asked. The infant reptile barely made a couple of steps before falling over on its face. Fluttershy picked up the hatchling in her arms, chuckling softly. 

“It is definitely a reptile of some sort.” Fluttershy said as she rocked the infant in her arms. Twilight looked through her encyclopedia fervently. She suddenly gasped loudly, her eyes widening to the size of dinner plates. Everyone turned their gaze to Twilight.

“Twilight, darling, what’s the matter?” Rarity asked.

“How could I have missed this? There’s hidden information on extraordinary animals and creatures only seen on historical texts.... Oh sweet Celestia...!” Twilight exclaimed as she turned to another page. 

“Fluttershy, that baby.... it’s a Gojirasaur.” Twilight said. 

“A Gojirasaur? What is that, some sort of dragon-like creature?” Rainbow asked.

“The book states Gojirasaurs are colossal reptilian beasts that once dominated Equestria during ancient times. They are considered extinct but there have been at least two recorded rare sightings deep in the Everfree Forest. They are extremely powerful beasts with enough physical power to decimate entire landscapes, which had led to scientists classifying these great beasts as alpha predators. Gojirasaurs are highly aggressive animals, proven with the fact there was a report about a exceptionally aggressive Gojirasaur obliterating an entire civilization with a devastating beam of nuclear fire that’s believed to be far more powerful than dragon fire. The fact that there are only two recorded sightings, the monarchs of old deemed Gojirasaurs as legendary beasts. It also says here that adult Gojirasaurs are so enormous, the tallest mountain in Equestria would only reach up to their waist.” Twilight read, a surprised expression on her face. Everyone stared at the infant Gojirasaur held in Fluttershy’s arms.

“This tiny thing’s gonna grow bigger than a mountain? That. Is. AWESOME!!!” Rainbow exclaimed, flapping her wings and hovering over Fluttershy and the baby Gojirasaur.

“Imagine if we had a giant fire-breathing mega-lizard on our side! All of those scumbag villains would run away with their tails between their legs as Crusher decimates them with one flick of his claws!” Rainbow said excitedly.

“Hold yer horses for a second, Rainbow. Did you just name the critter?” Applejack asked.

“Sure I did! It’s a pretty great name too, huh?” Rainbow asked. 

“I don’t think ‘Crusher’ is a good name for a baby.” Fluttershy said. 

“Whaddya mean?! It’s a perfect name for him.” Rainbow retorted. Spike read the passages about the Gojirasaur species.

“Well, the encyclopedia does delve a little more on the case with the Gojirasaur that attacked the civilization. The locals dubbed him ‘Gojira’, which was later translated to ‘Godzilla’. Maybe that should be his name.” Spike suggested.

“I concur with Spike. That sounds like a more suitable name for him, given the nature of these gargantuan creatures.” Rarity said. 

“Well, if we’re really naming the baby... Then Godzilla it is.” Twilight said. She trotted to the door, grabbing some maps and a pen. 

“I’m sorry I can’t stay with you girls longer, Princess Celestia sent a mesage earlier this morning and she wants me to meet her in the Everfree forest.” Twilight said as she finished preparing.

“Hey, wait a minute. What if Godzilla’s parents are looking for him? Maybe they lost the egg last night and are probably worried sick about him!” Spike said.

“Shoot, I never thought of that. Maybe we could locate his parents and return him to them. I’ll see what we should do, bye girls.” Twilight said as she walked out. Fluttershy spreaded her wings and prepared to take flight.

“It was nice seeing you girls. I have to tend to the baby now, I’ll hopefully see you all later.” Fluttershy said as she flew off back to her cottage.