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// Chapter 5 
// Story: Godzilla: Clash of the Titans 
// by Gojipower12 
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Onix walked through the doors of a enormous laboratory, stepping on a huge elevated platform that had raised itself higher. Hundreds of engineers, mechanics, and scientists were busy working on several large computers and testing newly built equipment. Myriads of armed soldiers guarded every entrance to the laboratory. Several more were walking around while watching the mechanics and scientists work. Onix stood watch over his workforce, taking notice of a dull grey red-maned stallion wearing a lieutenant’s uniform apporaching him.

“Leader.” The stallion addressed, performing a polite bow. “You’ve finally returned from prison.”

“Ahh, Maverick. It’s nice to lay my good eye on you after two years rotting in a putrid jail cell. How have things being going since my absence?”

“We’ve been in quite a disarray. Firstly, we went into hiding after Princess Celestia declared our program “dead”. We have been producing masses of new technology and hiring more soldiers for your army, though. But that’s not the best part. For the two years you’ve been gone, we’ve developed a brand-new weapon. I think you’d like it.” 

Maverick led Onix down the hall, opening a pair of shiny steel grade doors. Behind the doors was a missions control center that looked to be even larger than the laboratory. And standing in the center of the room was a colossal mech that roughly matched the height of a mountain. It’s outer plating was a medium grey in color, though a intricate pattern of red and yellow had been adhered to the mech’s body to give it a visual flair. Blue bioluminescent lights lined down the mech’s back, curving towards its long tail. Three rows of huge, glowing jagged pylons covered the mech’s back, heavily resembling Godzilla’s dorsal spines. The mech’s overall design bore a striking resemblance to Godzilla, sporting a saurian appearance much like his counterpart. Two massive laser cannons were perched on the mech’s shoulders while two additional gattling guns were latched to the mech’s clawed hands. Onix smiled in excitement as he stared at the massive mech in awe.

“Say hello to Kiryu.” Maverick said.

“It’s beautiful, Maverick!” Onix exclaimed.

“Consider it a “Welcome Home” gift.” Maverick replied. He handed a set of keys to Onix, a smug grin on his face. 

“It’s all set to go, sir.” Maverick said. Onix giddily ran over to the launch pad, climbing up the ladder that led to the mech’s head. Pressing a button on the keypad in his hoof, Kiryu’s face retracted itself and opened up to reveal a pilot’s cockpit. Onix hopped inside the black leather seat, watching Kiryu’s face re-form and close. The cockpit’s lights flashed on and a holographic dashboard popped up in front of Onix’s face, giving the general a bit of a surprise.

“The technology in this thing is outstanding! I should promote you for such a amazing job!” Onix said through the comm-unit. 

“You can promote me later, leader. Don’t worry about getting comfortable, we already calibrated everything and the cockpit is set with all of your accomodations. You may launch when ready.” Maverick said. The roof of the base split in half, letting the bright sunlight shine through. Onix activated the ignition chamber, watching Kiryu hum to life. The two optic lens on Kiryu’s face flashed online with crimson light. The platform Kiryu was standing on whirred with life as it elevated the kaiju-sized mech into the outside world. With Kiryu online and ready to go, Onix grabbed hold of the two levers in the cockpit and pushed them forwards. A pair of jet thrusters that were previously hidden inside both sides of Kiryu’s upper back activated and let loose a massive stream of blue flame, propelling Kiryu into the sky. 

“Alright, Celestia. I’m coming for you.” Onix seethed, directing Kiryu towards the direction of Canterlot. With a roar of the thrusters, Kiryu sped off towards Canterlot at mach 7 speeds.