Anguirus
Destroyah
Apple Jack
Rainbow Dash
Mothra
Captain Blueberry Frost
Rodan
Godzilla
Xenilla
Princess Luna
Princess Celestia
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Monster X
Gigan (Millennium)
Megalon
King Ghidorah
Legion
Hyper Gyaos
Blade Dancer
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Celestia rose back up to her hooves as the Element of Magic and the Guardian of Mortals concluded their presentation. She walked a few steps forward before spreading her wings, and with a few gentle flaps she ascended up to the head of the staircase.
"Luna, to me."
Luna rose and with a few mimicked movements, joined her sister. They spoke in hushed voices that utterly betrayed the booming yell they were both capable of giving. Celestia glanced back at the small crowd in the hall below. Destroyah was staying still as a statue, looking down in a blank expression at the three fillies bouncing around her. Anguirus was backed up into a bemused Applejack to lean away from Pinkie Pie whom seemed determined to enter her party pooper's personal space. Mothra and Twilight repeated some of their findings to a curious Rainbow Dash and Rarity, the latter clad in her red sewing glasses seeming more interested in Mothra's wings than the blackboard. Xenilla and Godzilla stayed nearly unmoved from the whole ordeal, trying their best to ignore each other. Celestia didn't know what to make of Xenilla's small habit of smirking. When they had sat together, she sensed far more rage coming from Godzilla than the other way around. The solar royal cast a worried look to her sister.
"The elements trust them, but if their power is to be believed; they are a huge threat... And the one called Xenilla is definitely planning something."
"I know of their power when just restricted to Equine form. Alone I was just barely able to triumph over Godzilla, and that was after he rampaged through half a regiment of trained guards... Even with your presence increasing my strength Celly, I'd shudder to think of the sheer force one of them could reap in their true form."
"Let alone in their forms when together... They have alliances, if we start a fight with one we'd only bring more in."
"And if they fought each other group on group with the ponies would be caught in the middle... Sister there are only a few powers in Equestria that can keep them in check."
"Then if they are to stay free, it's best we keep them scattered. Close to those we trust to keep an eye on them, far enough away they will be unable to form together and try to resume their conflict."
Luna thought back to two memories. One of Godzilla walking through almost anything the guards could throw at him, and another of her and the element's shield barely holding from the aftershocks of the monster king and Xenilla's duel.
"Are you certain this crowd should be out with our citizens? There are few powers could keep them in check. Maybe we should consider petrifying a few?"
Celestia nodded slightly, thinking matters over. In all her centuries of rule, little had prepared her for this... Still, she had to make due with what she had.
"Equestria is a place for change. Second chances. Discord may be still unruly, but he's no longer a tyrant. And we already saw evidence on how even unsuspecting sources can pacify one of our guests."
Luna could sense the happiness emanating from the now rambling fillies, sensing little in return from the giant mare her sister mentioned; but not detecting any negativity either. Quite the contrary to the unstoppable rage she felt earlier. Even she had felt the glow of acceptance from the modern Equestrian, despite her past deeds. While many possible scenarios spoke contrary, Celestia had a point. If there was one soul in this world or beyond Luna trusted, it was her elder sister.
"Yes, I agree... We'll distribute them amongst the citizenry to keep them sated. We should be sure it's near those we trust however, both so we know who can counter them and be sure they are kept under eyes that will alert us if there is trouble... But are you SURE we shouldn't try to imprison them instead, at least until an option that is less of a risk comes forth?"
Celestia only needed to glance at the ruined hall, at the smashed tile, torn-into walls, and burned floors. She also saw the kaiju mingling relatively peacefully with her beloved Elements.
"Pacification and naturalization may be our only options, I doubt we could find anywhere that would hold them all anyways... Besides, I know the ponies' would object, having bonded with some of them after all. Doing so would not be the moral choice. We aren't tyrants after all."
Luna exchanged a nod with her sister before the two turned back around. The motion of the two rulers facing their audience slowly silenced all conversation and all eyes were upon the pair. Celestia lightly stomped her metal clad hoof into the ground with a firm clack, akin to a judge's gavel hitting their base.
"From hence forth until an option to return the kaiju home has been found, the six beings from Terra are placed under a refugee plan put forth by the Royal Sisters of Canterlot. In exchange for harbor and freedom in Equestria, all kaiju will be distributed across the lands of Equestria's interior and the Crystal Empire. Princess Twilight Sparkle and Mothra shall be put to the task of researching a method to return you all home, and until then you will be expected to live and work amongst the populace."
The news was getting mixed reactions amongst the kaiju. Xenilla however raised an inquisitive eyebrow at the news of a certain empire. Luna continued from her sister's speech.
"All of thee will abide by Equestrian law. Unless in cases of self defense thou shall not harass, steal from, physically harm, or kill anypony. This extends to the transformations young Twilight has informed us about. Unless in dire situations or under a necessary research purpose by Mothra and Miss Sparkle, none of thee, either by will or by force; are to revert to your true forms. And seeing what had unfolded just previous to my sister's arrival, all previous transgressions over events in thine's home world are to cease. That means all personal quarrels, no matter by what party, cease, NOW. Failure to meet these rules will result in just punishment to the caliber I assume all know. I warn thee, an alternative to this plan would be most preferably avoided."
Celestia added onto the last statement, capping off the speech.
"All six of you will be put under the eye of a select few who will report to us should there be any trouble, and to aid in the naturalization process. After a week you all will be brought back here to Canterlot's halls to see what progress has been made, and for any changes to be dealt with if needed. You all best hope the words of your equine contemporaries are not negative..."
Despite some uneasy glances, none of the six foreigners objected. Many may have not liked the plan. The idea of being stuck in a furry equine body any longer than her true form was utterly infuriating to Destroyah. Still, there was one universal constant amongst kaiju, the same constant that lead to Godzilla and Xenilla being faction leaders. They respected power. And in their diminished forms, the alicorns were the highest power in the land. They didn't talk back, only bowing slightly or not responding either way.
Xenilla however, did something different. He had the gall to make a request.
"You say we are to be put amongst the denizens of this realm, yes?... Then I make a request to be settled in this Crystal Empire you spoke of."
Celestia and Luna gave each other and the questioning unicorn an off glance.
"Reasoning?"
"The name intrigues me. And if it's a whole empire, it must be a decent distance away. Would keep me from resuming my conflict with my contemporary now wouldn't it? I get to fancy some curiosity, you all have one less kaiju to worry with resuming the battle."
Xenilla said as he walked a few steps forward, craning his head down and curling up one of his forehooves to bow in a way the other kaiju couldn't tell was honest respect or a lying gesture. He waited several moments for their reply.
"Granted. Though be aware... Forces in Equestria are not limited to those before you in this chamber. Just because you are not under Canterlot's shadow, do not assume you can try anything without repercussions. That goes for all of you..."
Mothra kept her objection in her mind. She knew full well Xen had something on his mind he wasn't telling them, and knowing his intellect and adeptness to plot, she didn't like it.
-Still... The distance would keep him from including Destroyah in any preplanning if he's off and away. We'd have a numeric advantage if she tried anything so long as we were close enough.-
Luna took the stand, casting her vision down upon a gray unicorn.
"The both of thee are leaders of your parties and amongst their strongest. If Xenilla is to stay in the Crystal Empire under the guard of its rulers Cadance and Shining Armor, it only seems fair we take the neutral route. Godzilla will undergo his naturalization process in Canterlot Castle's premise under myself and Celestia's watch. This is not negotiable."
A familiar voice called out from the corner of the room.
"I was hoping it’d be like that."
An armor clad mare stepped out with a pleasant look on her face as she eyed the damage to the hall, giving an impressed, slow whistle.
"Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew, seems like you kaiju know how to throw a reunion party. Haven't seen the hall this torn up since that Chocolate milk incident."
Blueberry Frost walked up to her rulers, passing by Godzilla; exchanging a simple greeting.
"Godzilla."
"Captain."
The captain of the guard knelt down for a few seconds before rising back up.
"I came when I started to hear the rumbles from the 'incident’ and overheard the naturalization plan on my way in. I'd like to request Godzilla be put into the Guard training program under my supervision."
"...An odd request all matters considered, but if thou is to think thou can handle him, we suppose it could be arranged. He does seem calm around you."
Godzilla's eyelids lowered slightly as a most certainly not inaudible grumble echoed out. Attention craver he was not, but he did not like being a point of discussion like this, let alone being described in the same vein one would describe a pet. Still, both for respect for the Alicorns and the not so subtle telepathic messages Mothra kept screaming over to him to remain calm; he kept his mouth shut with Rodan and Anguirus following his example. Celestia fortunately shifted the topic.
"It is settled then, the leaders of the groups will be kept in the capitals. The rest will be scattered across the local settlements under the eye of my advisors and the Elements of Harmony."
Celestia lowered her head, looking over the mares in almost the same way a concerned mother would.
"My little ponies, I can't force you to accept this task. If you wish to decline I will try my hardest to keep you away from them."
Twilight and both the remaining Elements and CMC shared a beaming, assured smile before saluting the elder alicorn.
"We're on it Princess!"
RD elbowed a bemused Rodan.
"Sides we've put up with worse... No offense bud."
Rodan chuckled, lightly tapping the pegasus on the shoulder with his wing.
"None taken."
Celestia and Luna shared a calm sigh.
"Alright, then let's get to the train statio-"
No one was expecting the doors to the hall to slam open with a high speed form flying in. Godzilla had to try his hardest to resist the urge to charge and fire a beam due to getting flashbacks to his fight with a certain giant dragonfly. A gray bodied, yellow-maned pegasus came barreling at the crowd at a pace that was roughly twice as erratic as a drunk cat trying to drive a three wheeled truck down a bumpy road. Needless to say, she managed to narrowly avoid crashing into half the attendee's present and would have plowed into a thoroughly confused Rarity had the mare not leapt onto Anguirus's back. Hooves somehow skidded to a halt midair, reaching into her mail-mare bag before handing a note to the Princess.
"Delivery from Aaaaappaloosa!"
And then with a quick salute, she was gone as fast as she came. A wide eyed Anguirus, almost not noticing the shaking and startled mare on his back, summed it up best.
"W'at..."
Luna levitated the envelope before her, pulling out the scroll. Applejack's attention perked up at news of the location, looking closer with slight worry. Sure enough, the fact the town's name was written with no less than five "A"s confirmed to her who had sent it.
-Braeburn wouldn't send no small regard to the Princess unless it was serious!-
The night princess' eyes widened slightly as she quickly scanned over the letter, conflicting moods of cheerfulness and descriptions of destruction making it hard for her to tell if it was written with any urgency or not.
"There was an attack on Appaloosa!"
All of the Mane 6 couldn't help but jump up a bit, Applejack had to resign herself from leaping out and yanking the parchment away to read it herself.
"Attack! Wha' happened?!"
"Little information, but some matter about a flock of giant birds or bats appearing over the town, causing mass structural damage before they all disappeared in a flash."
"Any deaths?"
"Several townsfolk were attacked and injured but no word on fatalities."
Celestia was quick to act, marching down the stairs and spreading her wings.
"Luna, write up a reply, I'm heading for the frontie-"
Applejack put her hoof down as firmly as she could, throwing herself in front of Celestia.
"Please your maje'ty, let me go instead!"
"Applejack I appreciate your eagerness but my subjects are in danger, I cannot leave them."
Applejack didn't budge, shaking her head as she held her hooves out.
"Appaloosa is an Apple family settlement, so this is my family we're talkin' about. Cousin Braeburn would be expectin' me to come. With Luna still recoverin' and all these kaiju folks around Canterlot and Ponyville, we'll all need you here 'case somthin' happens."
The earth pony sat up, taking her hat off and bowing before the alicorn, hoping her words were fulfilled to some degree as the warmth of a worried Applebloom rubbed up against her to show some support. Luna pondered the thought for a moment, before voicing her idea.
"Dame Apple has a point to her plan. The danger had passed according to the letter and this is her family whom was endangered. Send her as an envoy along with aid workers. If more issues arise she can write to us quickly."
Celestia's still face flashed a dreaded look of fear briefly before she sighed, folding her wings back. She bowed her head slowly before rising back up.
"Very well, I will send several groups of aid ponies and guards to Appaloosa with you as my envoy. But at the moment trouble arises I want you to write to me immediately. Understood?"
Applejack couldn’t have smiled wider, putting her hat back on with a confident nod.
"Ah won't let you down Princess!"
Rodan, still a bit wobbly in his legs, half walked and half fluttered over; landing with a slight fumble.
"Your majesties."
"Hm?"
"This 'Appaloosa', what sort of town is it?"
"A distant settlement in the frontier. Small buildings, large expanses around it."
Rodan nodded slowly, liking what he was hearing. He looked over a confused Applejack before looking back to Celestia.
"We are supposed to be surrounded by your common folk to 'fit into’ society for our stay. Well this mare- Applejack right?- She is going with an assortment of others to this town. I'd like to volunteer myself to go with her. Might seem sudden but being inside some place like this palace like this is... off putting... I feel I'd be both more useful and more adept in a place with some elbow room."
"....Applejack, do you object?"
Applejack looked over the gryphon for a few moments. Being the Element of Honesty, she could spot a liar in an instant. So far, she hadn't felt so much as a fib out of his beak.
-He does seem to honestly want to help...-
Applejack smirked, putting out her hoof in a playful punch into the red kaiju-convert's shoulder.
"He seems right chumly enough. 'Sides we could use a flier to help out, since it is mostly an Earth Pony town."
Rodan smiled, looking over at Mothra and Godzilla to receive approving nods and smirks. Celestia sighed contently, her new 'guests' were all powerful enough to be treated with some caution; but this display of benevolence put her at ease somewhat. She may have not known this 'Rodan' much, but she could tell one of her beloved Elements would be safe around him. Keeping her smile brief, she cleared her throat and turned to the last matter at hoof.
"That leaves two kaiju left."
Destroyah and Anguirus both perked up a bit, knowing who she was referring to. Applejack and Applebloom rubbed their chins with a hoof, looking the two kaiju over. The sisters looked at each other, sharing a nonverbal agreement.
"Yer' majesty, we think we know where them two can go. With me gone to Appaloosa right before Zap-Apple season, farm's gonna need a few hooves. Plenty of room for them to have their space and with the fillies around, they'd not be getting into any hoofticuffs. Both of them look strong enough for bucking, and Big Mac could use the help."
Needless to say, the prospect of Destroyah staying in Ponyville, let alone in a spot near their clubhouse had the remaining CMC grinning ear to ear as they bounced up and down all over an unmoved Destroyah. The latter's response was as blunt as it was honest.
"...If it gets me out of here, fine."
Anguirus rolled his eyes slightly, thinking it over.
-Would be best to be at least somewhat nearby to keep an eye on Destroyah. If Mothra's sticking around that purple one she may want some back up near by if Des tries anything. Farm sounds better than a town or city anyways, never was an urban type-
With a slight shrug, the dirty gray stallion gave an agreeing nod. Celestia returned the gesture as she stomped her hoof once more.
"Then it's settled, court adjourned."
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Zenith
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There was a very cold. That was the first thing the monster only known as X noticed. For all his years across the cosmos, on frozen moons or chilled black space, he never noticed the temperature. But this place, this place was biting cold. The very air was ripping away any heat his body generated, as the chill crushed into him like a suffocating blanket. A weaker being would have maybe given in, but if decades of warfare had taught the Xilian champion one thing it was to ignore things. Shaking his head to clear his vision, X shifted his feet below him and stood up. The ground was smoother than polished glass, and as black as the void. All around the landscape was entirely featureless for hundreds of meters, before it slowly elevated up into what appeared to be stairs. Where the stairs lead to was obscured by a mist that glowed from distant, purple light. In all the worlds X had stepped foot on, this one was the most bizarre. As soon as the blurriness cleared he realized he wasn't alone. Gigan propped himself up on one of his scythes, trying to clear his haywire sensors. As soon as the cyborg's visor lit itself back to life, he cracked what had to have been the closest a metal beaked monstrosity could crack to a slack jawed, confused look.
"What the-...X? Where are we? What happened?"
"To Daiei if I knew... We were in a forest one moment, then blackness, then here. I just woke up."
"Why is it this day just can't stop getting more bizarre?"
"Picking up anything on your sensors?"
"...Yeah, DIVE!"
X obliged, both he and Gigan leaping to the side and rolling back to their feet in time to dodge the flock of terror that shot past them like a swarm of bats from a cave mouth. X knew the arrow head shaped skulls and recurved talons well, eyes following the flock of Gyaos as they flew past them. The bat-like demons completely ignored the duo as they flew up the steps and into the mist, parting some of the shroud as they passed through it. If he squinted, X thought he saw some sort of mammoth structure on the other side of the fog. The flock passed them, flying off into the structure's gaping mouth. Gigan and X got back to their feet, walking back to each other.
"You see what they were flying into?"
"Yah, picking it up on my radar. Some sort of temple-like building few hundred thousand yards ahead."
Gigan mentally shifted through his scanners until he got to one displaying several groups of blips on a wide range. One was standing to his side, and a whole flock of them were moving into the temple ahead of him. Most of them were heading in the same direction, except one. One was barreling right at him. X felt the ground begin to shift, akin to how one feels the rumble of a drill. A distant voice cried out in a muffled call as something rapidly burrowed closer.
"Biiiiig broooootheeeeeeer!"
Rolling his red eyes, X side stepped in time to dodge a high speed Megalon pouncing out of the black earth and tackling Gigan, half crushing him in a bear hug. Gigan thrashed almost helplessly.
"GAK! MEGALON! LET GO!"
"OKAAAAY!~"
Megalon obliged and dropped Gigan flat on his beak. Megalon bounced up and down on his feet like a giddy child, clapping his drills together.
"Hello Mister X!"
"Greetings."
Gigan shakily got back to his feet, as he had to readjust his sensors again. The cyborg's grumbling was all but inaudible.
"So where are we?"
"Well to be fair we don't know."
Monster X looked up at where the temple was, taking point in the trio.
"But we're about to find out."
It took a bit of coaxing to get Megalon to follow them, but Gigan's signature readings showed the only notable structure for miles was before them. If there was anything that could point them to what was going on, it lay before them. Once they climbed up the steps, they passed through the front gate, and walked into the vast chamber at the end of the hall. The chamber was wide and vast, with a large sphere in the middle. Granted, the three didn't quite expect the premise to be so crowded. An entire flock of gyaos roosted upon the ceiling, chattering amongst themselves as they eyed the crowd below with hungry eyes. Gaira and what Gigan recognized as one of the Anteverse kaiju known as Leatherback were sizing eachother up in the corner. Three more Anteverse beings, logged in the cyborg's data banks as Slattern, Knifehead, and Otachi were not far away, eying the insectoid Legion as a swarm of the latter's soldiers corralled around her.
More and more kaiju were present or arriving, the rancid stench all in the room could smell telling Megalon that Hedorah was amongst their numbers. After a short while, it seemed like all had arrived, no small miracle a fight hadn't yet broke out.
And then, the miracle was nearly shattered by X when a very familiar voice called out to him.
"Hello X...."
The Xilian kaiju balled a fist so tight his knuckles were white through his black skin, not even caring he forgot to retract his claws fully and blood was trickling down from his palm. Gigan and Megalon wisely stepped aside as X turned around. Four red eyes glared back at six more as Grand King Ghidorah walked into the chamber. Near invisible strands of telekinetic energy built up around Monster X as his usually calm demeanor ruptured. Now he recognized that voice from the river reflection.
"You..."
The golden dragon's expression was as smug as it was vile, fanning his vast wings. By feeling the building power or hatred coming off the two, all previous action ceased as the other kaiju watched the two aliens.
"Pitiful display back at the river. You completely lost all sense."
"You're the one who kept trying to get in my head! What do you even want?!"
"Temper, temper X... I merely wanted to test the waters. A mind such as your's is such an interesting toy..."
"I AM NO PLAYTHING!"
X lunged forward before Gigan could step in to stop him, strong legs and telekinesis launching him forward. Ghidorah's eyes widened in surprise for a nanosecond before enclosing his wings to form an energy barrier. The golden shield flickered as a wave of energy passed through it while X launched a telekinetic charged jump kick. A resounding, gong-like crash echoed out from the blocked dropkick before X was deflected off, kinetic force reflecting off the barrier and launching him back. Flipping mid-air, X landed against a wall, driving his claws into it to anchor himself.
"Let's see if a closer proximity yields a bit more success getting into that stubborn conscious of your's..."
Ghidorah's eyes narrowed as an invisible force clamped down on X's mind. Malefic images ripped through his conscious as the hybrid grabbed at his head. Sheer will power was clashing with vile influence as memories and conscious were threatened to be torn asunder. The former won out and the Xilian warrior's eyes flashed with raw power before streams of gravitons fired out. Golden rays impacted a golden shield, forcing Ghidorah to slide back on his feet until he was forced back into the opposing wall with a resounding crash. The dragon restrengthened his shield, chuckling to himself.
"Pathetic, your memories are as scattered as my blood is in your veins."
X was most certainly not amused, not caring at all what in the world the dragon was talking about. He braced himself against the wall before preparing to launch off.
"I WILL TEAR YOU APART!"
The skeleton clad kaiju pounced off of the wall as Ghidorah fired streams of his lightning-like graviton rays from his mouth, destroying the wall behind X as the black and white fighter dodged mid-air. X rolled across the floor to his feet, rushing forward as Ghidorah dropped his shield and lunged with bare jaws. Just before recurved fangs and balled fists could connect, something thunderous spoke.
"STOP!"
The very floor between X and Ghidorah shot up, forming a wall between the two; forcing both to halt. The sudden action drew all attention to the voices source, as the newly created wall slipped down into the floor. The giant sphere in the center of the room glowed with runic markings that flared every time the voice called out.
"Marvelous display, but I'd prefer you direct your might towards more useful endeavors..."
The voice was loud as it was demanding, yet despite apparently coming from the sphere it was not natural. It was everywhere at once, half within each of the onlookers minds and half emanating from the entire chamber itself. X faced the new speaker as Megalon and Gigan came up beside him, all looking at the same entity.
"Welcome..."
A flap of white and purple wings threshed the cold air as something dropped down from the ceiling. A large Gyaos, an albino variant based on her pale color and pink eyes, landed before Gigan's posse. The mutant known as 'Hyper Gyaos' to the humans spoke up.
"And just who may I ask, is addressing us?"
The sphere lit up again with a runic display with each word.
"I... am a god. The new ruler of this realm and eventually all others. I brought you here to be my angels, to serve me and my goal...."
Needless to say, two self titled 'royals' were none to be pleased with the last part. King Ghidorah and the Queen of the Legion both cast hellish glares. The Legion soldiers wisely got out of the way as their queen's central horn opened, crackling with blue plasma as Ghidorah's three maws ignited with golden light.
"Queens, do NOT serve!"
"You will pay for this insolence!"
The speaker did not react kindly. A screeching, piecing, psychic shriek akin to an entire country full of grinding metal or nails across a chalk board; completely directed into every kaiju's mind. All other sound was shut out instantly in the entire chamber, the mental scream only growing in strength. One by one, each of the kaiju's minds were shut out in agony, forcing them to fall down to their knees in pain. A voice called out over the shriek, a voice of hell.
"Y̜̞̗̩̲͉̠͘O̖̱U̲͎̫͙̳ ̥̙͓̪̰̺̪WI̷̹̼̖̞L̶͎̳L ̱͕̼N̟͍̘͙̖͜ͅO̝͓T͏̯͚͖̟͎ ̦̼̯̟̕D̸̺͎A̫R̳̖E ̠͠D̨̫̲E͙̲̰̬̪F͚̩̼͈͎Y͏̟̦̭ ̨̲M̬̰̼É͍̦̺̫͖!͚͎̙̞̱"
The mental torture ceased and all the kaiju were noticeably slow to get up. In the chamber were living weapons, bloodthristy gluttons, galactic conquerors; and super soldiers. They all didn't dare launch an offensive. They were afraid...
The sphere's glow began to dim, but didn't diminish. The voice chuckled.
"Know where you stand... What is a king or queen to a god? Nothing but a soul in a shell. I could strike you all down in an instant...."
For a split second, Hyper Gyaos' eyes narrowed as she stood up beside Gigan. She didn't know if it was the pain still residing in her head or her attentiveness to detail returning, but something about the god's speech was off. She couldn't put her talon on it, but she knew something was amiss. Something was not truthful. Regardless, for aversion to be on the receiving end of something more than a scream, she kept quiet.
"You are alive because I have a use for you as my army.... However, that's not to say I don't reward those who serve my well..."
Ears and audio sensors perked up at the speaker's words. King Ghidorah approached slightly, trying to bandage his centuries-old pride.
"And what are you offering as a reward?"
"The only things your type would ever want, the only things your kind ever knew. All under my aid and patronage..."
"Destruction and obliteration,-" King Ghidorah grinned, clearly interested as Hedorah hissed approvingly.
"Conquest,-" Legion clicked her mandibles, planning matters over while the Anteverse kaiju made animalistic salutes.
"Endless feasts,-" Gaira curled his lips back in a vile smirk as the flocks of Gyaos erupting in vocal applause. Hyper Gyaos tipped her head downward slightly, putting the back of her hand to her stomach.
"Constant repair, no fear of going offline,-" Gigan's head shot up slightly, nodding with some hesitation while Megalon clapped his drills together happily.
" and Freedom of mind, restoration of memory." X's eyes widened slowly, shifting with a bit of unease.
"You all served at some point, why not do it again for your own gain?"
Zenith's halls burst with noise as feet stomped and throat's bellowed in approval. Amongst the rousing cheers of several kaiju, King Ghidorah spread his wings and bowed his three necks. One by one, the other kaiju joined in. The choice was clear, even if Hyper Gyaos could practically smell the treacherous gears working in Ghidorah's head. It was either take up the genuinely good offer, or risk seeing what their summoner could do besides scream at them.
"What is your first command..."
"To launch a campaign.... and remake a world, the first of many."
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Gentle Leaf was sent off under an escort to reunite her with her parents, Anguirus giving her one of his quills as a memento. The little one was so giddy at the gift that it took another few minutes to pry her off and send her on her way. Rainbow Dash didn't know whether to guess if her parents or Aero had the heart attack first upon noticing she was gone. The effort to get the kaiju on the train was a whole different endeavor, and much had gone awry. While Anguirus, Rodan, Godzilla, and Xenilla could pass as a normal citizen, and Destroyah would mostly turn a few heads, Mothra was a whole issue in herself. Canterlot's citizens didn't need to see a Royal Changeling for the 2nd time in their life and start running for cover. The Guardian of Mortals had to go through her first tour in Canterlot half covered in a tarp and being rapidly teleported around empty spots across the city by Twilight until they could reach the train. And that necktie incident involving Rarity's bathtub didn't make matters any quicker.
Godzilla closed the door to his guard quarters, that last memory firmly convincing him on how bizarre this world was. Still, Mothra did break the bad news. They were probably going to be here awhile, and seemed like he had a lot to adjust to. And this whole naturalization process was on top of him wanting to keep an eye on a certain two. Needless to say, he was not happy about being quasi-imprisoned in this castle, even with room and board.
The knob to his door began to shift again, and on startled instinct Godzilla whipped around to face the entrance. His mane was flickering to life and he braced himself well, only for a familiar voice to call out from behind the floor.
"Easy on the charge there chief."
Godzilla half rolled his eyes, both relieved and slightly annoyed he recognized the source; powering down. Blade Dancer stepped inside, carrying a training uniform in her hooves.
"Someone's edgy. Cap' sent me to drop off your gear for tomorrow. Should have seen the seamstress's eyes when we told her how big the suit needed to be."
The pegasus shook her head with a muffled laugh, setting the clothing down.
"Xenilla is out there planning who knows what and I'm put under house arrest here."
Blade Dancer raised an eyebrow, nudging the door shut behind her. She shrugged, plopping down on the cot.
"I don't know the history between you two, but you need to chill. The princesses knew what they were doing and judging from how Celestia floored you all, they or Cadance can handle it."
She looked up at him, eyes trailing along his form as she smiled slightly. Godzilla felt only more confused at her actions.
-There goes that eying again. Lady, what the Daiei are you doing?-
He shrugged, opting to just do his best to ignore it and use the only audience he had.
"Speaking of the princesses and this world, a friend of mine said I needed to learn about it."
"Why's that?"
"Naturalization. Mothra doesn't know how long it will take to get us home. Knowing that... I might be here for quite awhile..."
-Perfect~ -
Blade Dancer smirked with slight reddening on her face. Godzilla couldn't stop himself from looking up at any deities out there, begging to know what he could have possibly done to put himself in this situation. He tried to think of other matters.
"Why did the captain draft me?"
Blade Dancer looked up, idly playing with a strand of her mane.
"Caps a good judge of character. Talk to her for half a minute and she can tell hooves or tail of a situation or pony. So I suppose your little chat in the hall gave her some reason to trust you.... Probably a good move."
Godzilla raised an eyebrow.
"What are you on about?"
"I don't know about back home, but in Equestria we believe everyone has a role to play. If you need to stay here for a bit and 'naturalize', something tells me 'Godzilla the Donut shop baker' is not the job opportunity of choice for someone like you."
The stallion could only nod. She had a point. True, he didn't necessarily delight in combat, but he was not adverse to it and considering it was something he'd been doing for the past 10 years; was something he was good at. Maybe in some way, this was the captain trying to help him settle in?
"Well, that matter aside, since you dropped by would you mind parking yourself there and telling me a bit about this, Equestria?"
"Fine by meeee, what do you want to know?"
"History, current events, society; etc. Anything I'd need to know."
"Alrighty then, get comfortable; it's a long story."
Blade Dancer stretched out, reclining a bit as she thought up all the matters she'd need to go over. To her thanks, it was getting to be a long list. She didn't take her eyes off the stallion before looking up at the ceiling. She shut her eyes and smirked, finishing the list
-Oh I'm gonna be here awhile~ -
-STOP.SMIRKING.AT.ME.LADY.WHAT.ARE.YOU.DOING?!-
Unbeknownst to both of the ponies, they had an eavesdropper. Hiding herself in the darkness outside, Luna put her ear to the wall outside and listened intently, her trust in the newcomer still rocky at best.