//------------------------------// // A Strange New World // Story: Summoning the King of Monsters! // by Krazy Stargazer //------------------------------// In order to understand the events that follow it's important to understand the ramifications of a certain unicorn's botched summoning spell. You see while she was performing the summoning Trixie had only given the spell very basic instructions. This would prove to be the Achilles' heel to her summoning, and set of the events to come. As any well trained magician will tell you, brief, and concise instructions are good for simple, and small spells. However, with increasing complexity, more information and is required, due to their extreme effectiveness, range, and accuracy. The only specifications Trixie had given the spell was summon something along the lines of a 'big, powerful, reptile'. Now, usually such a general spell would have either grabbed the nearest creature to fit her description, or simply not have worked. The complexity of the spell made failure nearly impossible and extremely accurate. To put it bluntly, Trixie allowed the spell too much liberties, and before she could 'reign it in' a target had already been found. Time, and space meant nothing to the spell. The only things guiding it were Trixie's general instructions to find a 'big, powerful, reptile'. So it sought to fulfill those parameters to the fullest. It found the biggest, and most powerful reptile of them all! However, as we all know the summoning spell was interrupted by everyone's favorite grey, wall-eyed pegasus. Indeed, if it wasn't for the intervention of Ditzy Do, 'The Great and Powerful Trixie' would have exhausted her magical reserves and died. Yet, Ditzy Do was only partially correct in believing the spell would be negated. Her theory would have been correct if the spell wasn't already underway. The momentum of Trixie's summoning spell was too great! Like it or not Trixie was getting a creature. The materials were consumed, a target was chosen, and she had already began drawing in the creature. Unfortunately, this all happened before Trixie recognized the targets true nature. So you see, Trixie Lunamoon was right on the money when she thought she summoned a 'monster'; for she had summoned the king of monsters, Godzilla! ~~~~~~~~~ Meanwhile ~~~~~~~~~ Location: Equestria, outskirts of Ponyville. One would not have guessed that Equestria's newest resident held such a lofty, and imposing title as 'The King of Monsters'. Actually in his present condition it wouldn't even seem possible that such a creature could be even remotely threatening, much less scary as a monster should be. For one, he was only about pony size, another thing was that he was, what one could only describe as...cute. You heard me right cute, adorable even. His head was disproportionately bigger than the rest of his body, and his eyes took up about a third of his head; resembling what the people of his native Japan would call a chibi. Certainly not imposing enough to be called a king, and definitely not scary enough to be called a monster. However, there is more to this creature than meets the eye. As for the alien creature Godzilla himself he was feeling rather...confused. One minute he's about to fend of those annoying humans! Then suddenly there was a flash of light. He felt a pulling sensation ripple across his body that grew stronger, and stronger with each passing moment. Next, was the searing pain! Honestly, he was no stranger to pain but that experience was on a whole different level. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity the pain subsided and he opened his eyes. The first thing he noticed was the heat (not that it bothered him). The air was sulfuric, and hot, while the ground looked like a newly formed layer of magma, jets of pressurized steam shot out from the ground, and fire was scattered and frequent. It sort of brought back nostalgic memories for our reptile friend, memories of eons past... Back during his childhood when the Earth was young and life was just beginning. "Hehe man this takes me back," he said in a scraggly voice and allowed himself a moment to revel in nostalgia. But reality beckoned and he needed to see where he was. He looked around again, and noticed everything seemed...bigger. Usually, he was the biggest thing around (a fact he took pride in) but now he wasn't! Even the trees dwarfed him, somehow, whatever force brought him to this place had also shrunk him! "What the hell is going on?!” He roared. “And why do my wrists itch so much?". Looking down at his wrist he got his answer. Shinny golden gauntlets incased his wrists! Annoyed he tried biting them off, but the stubborn things refused to budge. He considered melting it off with his atomic breath...but eventually decided against it. It would have been to risky. He growled. "If I don't start getting answers right now, so help me I’ll turn this place into a smoldering wasteland...ok, more than it already is!” Suddenly, he heard a noise, and saw a figure in the distance. Now if he was anyone else he may have hesitated upon seeing a creature significantly taller than himself, not to mention it was probably a creature he'd never met before. But, hey he wasn't called The King of Monsters for nothing what could possibly go wrong? ...Well you know besides, having been shrunk, weird gauntlets attached to your arms, and having no idea where you are. "Finally, now I can get some answers! Hey, hey you!" he called out. The creature ignored him. Godzilla tried again, and was ignored...again. Now angry, The King elected to try a different tactic. Picking up a rock in his claws, he launched it as hard as he could at the figure(note that even though he was smaller, his strength was proportionately lessened. Meaning that for his size he was still pretty strong). There was silence for a moment, then a thud, which was quickly followed by a roar of pain...only it wasn't just a roar. Even to Godzilla's ancient ears the sound was...unnerving. It didn't sound like just one creature, but many. Godzilla wondered if he was out numbered. Could he defend against many assailants? But the mystery of the roar was reveled when the creature immerged from the steam. Godzilla observed a creature with two heads on its torso; that of a goat and a tiger. While, sporting a snake as a tail, and all three heads looked furious! "Who dares harm us!?" Growled the tiger half. "Do you haaaave a death wish?" The goat half belated. "If sssso we will be glad to oblige." Hissed the snake half. Godzilla stifled a giggle at the absurd creatures appearance and manner of speech. He quickly composed himself however, he had a few questions to ask it. "Ahem, I was hoping you...gentlecreatures could inform me of where I am?" Godzilla asked with as much regality and authority he could muster. Interestingly he displayed no fear when addressing the mult-headed creature, despite the fact it was easily four times his present size. Indeed, an observer would claim Godzilla addressed the creature in the same manner a King may address his subjects. But the creature was having none of it. "You dare to mock us, dragon?!" This time the creature was in such a fury that all three heads spoke at once, "You mean to say you assaulted us for mere directions ?!" In spite of the creatures fury Godzilla looked unimpressed and still held a sense of regality. "In a manner of speaking, I suppose that's the case. And dear creature I am no, How you say, Dragon. I am Godzilla, king of the kaiju!" He said proudly and with relish. In response to Godzilla's statement all three heads of the creature laughed. They laughed so hard they were rolling on the ground struggling to even breathe! Every time the creature inhaled it was quickly followed by another bout of laughter. Godzilla was mortified! No one had ever dared to laugh at him before! He clenched his fists as steam simmered from his nostrils, but somehow despite the huge indignity of having his name and title mocked, he managed to control his temper, but just barely. Finally, the three headed creature recovered from it's merriment. "You?" Exclaimed the snake half in disbelief. "A King!?" Questioned the tiger half. "And of all things Monsters?!" Queried the goat half. "That’s the stupidest thing we’ve ever heard!" They all yelled simultaneously, and launched into another bout of laughter. This proved to be the breaking point for Godzilla. Having reached the limits of his patience he finally let his rage consume him. "I’ve had enough of your insults, you amorphous freak! Who are you to mock a king?!” Godzilla roared in a rage. For a moment the trio were silent, then they advanced closer to the angry kaiju. "We were thinking of letting you live but..." Began the goat half. "But we've decided that Equestria would be a better place without a delusional brat like you!" Finished the tiger half. With that statement he lifted his paw and swatted Godzilla like he was a rag doll. The force of the hit flung Godzilla 5 meters away, slamming into the trunk of a tree, causing it to snap in half. "Hsss, hsss, hsss. King of Monssstersss? I think not." Declared the snake half. The trio shared a laugh, however the fight wasn't over just yet. "Hey!” Yelled a voice coming from the demolished tree. “I’m not through with you yet!" The trio was shocked to find that in spite of having sustained damage that should have killed a creature twice his size Godzilla looked no worse for wear! Even weirder, he still wanted to fight! It was then that the trio decided that no matter what, this annoying reptile was going to die. With their prey in their sights, and filled with bloodlust they launched themselves at Godzilla. ~~~~~ Meanwhile not to far away ~~~~~~ Applejack had been on route to deliver their famous 'Apple Family Acre Apple pie's', when she heard a commotion. Then she heard the unmistakable sound of a Chimera roar. "By Celestia! Somepony is being attacked by the Chimera! Those no good varmints." Luckily she new how to deal with those jerks. Reaching into her cart she pulled out four rubber boots, a whip, and a wooden chair. Then she rushed to the direction of the roar at top speed. She was one of the most athletic ponies in Ponyville so it goes without saying she's fast but the million bit question was if she was fast enough?