The realm of dreams is sometimes said to revel greater truths. It is said to be a realm where the mystical meets reality. So it is only fitting that is was here where The Goddess of the Night was about to pass judgement upon the God of Destruction. The fate of all of Equestria could rest upon the choice the Goddess made this night.
For the longest time their was silence, each party deeply aware of what was at stake, and then The Goddess of the Night passed down her judgement. Finally, the Goddess spoke.
"Once...mercy was bestowed upon us creature. We did terrible things in our past, yet when our time of reckoning came instead of smiting us, a hoof of friendship was extended instead. So that is the example I shall follow in. I shall spare thee and take full responsibility for thine actions."
Her words hung in the air for a moment, as her divine judgement had been passed down. The King of Monsters absorbed the Goddeses words carefully, holding on to them like one might hold a glass ornament. He wasn't sure if this equine were moronic or wise beyond her years, but either way he respected her decision. After all tis better to make a decision and regret it, than to be indecisive and cowardly. The King bowed his head before the Goddess in both a gesture of gratitude and respect.
"I can't say weather or not you made the correct decision for your land, that is for the future to decide. However, you decided with bravery and honor and that is something I can get behind. Your subjects are lucky to have you as a ruler" Godzilla admitted. The goddess, in turn, inclined her head but then grew serious.
"Be aware so called "God of Destruction" though I offer my hoof in friendship, that does not mean I will hesitate to protect my subjects." Luna reiterated, her presence becoming slightly threatening.
Gathering himself he merely shrugged "Fair enough" he replied.
Though internally Godzilla shivered There's that power again. She may make for a difficult opponent if we were to ever fight each other.
"So uh...what now?" Godzilla asked. The Princess of the Night smiled.
"Now, you wake up and begin your new life."
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Location~Apple Family Farm, Ponyville, Equestria
True to her word Godzilla began to feel reality take it's hold on his body again. Unfortunately that meant waking with all his injuries from the previous day. He groaned in pain Right I fought a freak yesterday and got my tail whooped.
"Well this is inconvenient" the King thought dejectedly, "where the hell am I anyways?"
A quick scan around told him that he wasn't in any immediate danger. Apparently he was some how whisked to a cozy little dwelling. The home looked sturdy, well-built, but also had that sort of charm that comes with a place being lived in for a long, long time. If Godzilla had to guess he'd say this place was a couple generations old. Pictures of ponies littered the walls, most if not all bearing some kind of strong family resemblance. A couple had an equine he recognized, the orange mare who..."helped" him against the monster he encountered yesterday. He fit the pieces together from there.
"Hmmf. Who does that pony think she is? I never asked for her help," he grumbled through his bruised ego.
Before he could grumble anymore he smelt something. Sniffing the air he noticed the stunning lack of fish or salt, like his own underwater home, and no smog and nauseous gasses the humans admitted. Yet, their was one over powering aroma, it was sweet and crisp and the hungry reptile found himself drooling in spite of himself.
By now realized he was probably gone from his home for a while now and he was beginning to grow anxious. Trying to get up, a sharp pain seized him forcing him down. The former King was in bad shape, even with his impressive healing factor he was still way to battered to fight, or for the moment even stand. He wasn't one to give up lightly though. Summoning what little strength he had he tried again to get up. This time the pain was much worse and he promptly fell of the sofa he was lying on with an undignified "Ooff".
"Oh mah gosh Mister are you alright?" said a young filly racing toward him, his eyes widened when he realized she wasn't stopping.
CRASH!
"Opps sorry Mister!" the young filly said.
"If I wasn't in pain before I am now, thanks equine" he said rather sardonically. The filly lowered her ears and head in shame.
"I really am sorry Mister." she said mustering as much sincerity she could. Godzilla eyed the filly with a raised eyebrow and crossed arms; she did look sorry with her ears like that, and her big sad eyes.
With a sigh he finally relented "Yea, yea kid i forgive ya. Enough with the look alright?"
She didn't brighten up a whole lot immediately but she no longer looked like she was on the verge of tears.
"Alright kid. Look i got a few questions, you think you can answer them for me" Godzilla said seriously.
The young pony nodded, but still seemed rather dejected.
"You got a name kid? I'd like to know the name of the pony who can tackle as hard as you can" he said amused ruffling her mane playfully.
She nodded her head, lightning up a bit "Im Applebloom mister...whats your name?"
"Hey, hey, hey! Im the one asking the questions around here," Godzilla declared "Now, next question where am I?"
They went back and fort like that for a while, with Godzilla asking questions and Applebloom answering them. Applebloom was all to happy to share her knowledge of the world with somepony else, through she found some of his questions odd. For example he looked mighty surprised when she explained that Princess Celestia raised the sun, and Princess Luna raised the moon. She thought anypony in Equestria would now that of all things.
For Godzilla's part even though he was blunt with his questions he was always polite enough to let the young pony finish her explanation of a subject. He rarely interrupted and absorbed as much as the young pony was telling him as he could. Godzilla was aware that certain questions he asked must have been common knowledge here based on the dumbfounded looks Applebloom would give him, but he needed all the history on this place he could get.
He sat down, folded his legs and crossed his arms in thought, digesting all the information the young pony had relayed to him.
All in all, from what Applebloom had told him; he was in a magical land called Equestria, inhabited by many strange creatures but ruled by three pony tribes. These were the Pegusi whom could fly and control weather, Unicorns who were sorcerers, and Earth ponies who were magically linked to the Earth. He was somewhat confused by their governing and worshiping practices, although he suspected it was due to his interceptor's young age and inexperience to communicate such complex issues. OR this world was just plain weird.
Apparently all three tribes were ruled by a superior class of equine known as an "Alicorn", who doubled as their gods and rulers somehow. The one known as Princess Celestia had dominion over the day, and one seemed eerily similar to the equine of his dream last night, the alicorn known as Princess Luna.
He was surprised to learn that the Princess of the Night had actually been banished for insurrection, and attempting to plunge this world into eternal darkness. Wow I knew that dream pony was strong, but I had no idea...
Applebloom then went on to elaborate how a group of heroes (one of whom she claimed was her own sister), had some how "cured" Princess Luna of her deranged delusions was now co-ruler with her sister Princess Celestia. So that's what she meant by someone extending a hand in friendship. A pretty lenient punishment if you ask me. She was a threat. The logical decision would have been to eliminate her...then again what's done is done. I just hope these ponies don't make a habit of "befriending" all their foes.
"Thank You Applebloom you have been most helpful" he said rumpling her mane playfully "I suppose you have questions for me?"
Just like that the dam burst and he was assaulted with questions from the excitable youngster
"Where do you come from? Are you a dragon or something? Where's your cutie-mark?" she continued bombarding the hapless kaiju with questions upon questions, most of which he had no idea what the little filly was even talking about. He massaged his temples. This is gonna be one of those days isnt it? He waited a couple of moments for Applebloom to calm down.
"Are you done?" the little filly nodded her head, "Good, now...where do i begin? If you must know, the sands of time and word of my exploits have given me many names young one. But most know me as Godzilla!" he replied proudly. The young filly's eyes glimmered at the thought.
"Ohh?!" she exclaimed excitedly "So have you gone on alot of adventures Mr Go-jyr-a?"
Godzilla chuckled "It's God-Zill-a young one and yes I have...would you like to hear a few?"
"Boy howdy I sir would Mr Godzilla, sir!" Applebloom said excitedly.
He proceeded to regal the young pony with tales of his daring exploits and greatest triumphs. He couldn't have asked for a better audience, Applebloom was positively enchanted by this strangers tales of giant terrible monsters, weird unnatural contraptions and loyal allies. They continued to bond like that for a bit, the ancient reptile and the young pony, like it was the most natural thing on Equis. You know maybe these ponies aren't half bad, Godzilla though to himself
"Wow Mister is all that true?" Applebloom asked.
"Of course it is! I would never stain my reputation by doing something so cowardly as lie! It is beneath me!"
"I bet my sister could beat those bad guys too though."
"Oh i very much doubt that young one for you see..."
"Well she saved you from the Chimera last night didn't she?"
I take back what I said. I hate these ponies
"Well err you see the thing is..." the mighty Godzilla stammered trying to save face.
"Yes?" said an expectant Applebloom.
"I...I had that guy right where i wanted! But...but"
"My sister said you were in pretty bad shape before she showed up. The chimera must have beat you up pretty bad huh?"
"Well you tell your sister i had everything perfectly under control!" Godzilla said trying to get back onto the couch, and promptly falling back down.
Applebloom chuckled and helped the King back on to the sofa.
"...sigh thank you Applebloom" Godzilla said through gritted teeth.
The little filly beamed at the complement and was about to launch another bout of questions when she heard her sister calling for her.
"Applebloom where are you?" called out Applejack. She wondered into the living room "Ahh there you are. I was looking for you everywhere silly filly."
"Applejack, Applejack this is Godzilla! He says hes been on tons of adventures and fought tons of monsters! Just like you! And, and..."
"Woah there sugercube. Take a breather. I'm sure Mr...err Godzilla was it?" he nodded, then Applejack continued, "Right I'm sure Mr Godzilla has seen alot, but right now he needs some shut eye alright sis?"
Applebloom glanced at the rather battered lizard and blushed.
"Yea, i guess your right sis" Applebloom admitted.
"Say why don't you go help Big Mac or Granny Smith with the chores for a bit, and I'll be right with ya. Alright?"
"Okay Applejack. See ya Mr. Godzilla Sir!" then the little filly bounded off.
After her sister left she walked up to Godzilla. "I hope she wasn't bothering you none. She's was probably just curious about you is all"
Godzilla nodded his head in understanding "Ahh I see. Well actually young Appleblom was just informing me about the inner workings of your country of Equestria."
"Oh really? What exactly did she tell ya?"
"Well some stories about your Deities and heroes mostly... The little filly actually seems to think the sun and moon can be swayed by a single force imagine that!"
"Uh actually Mr..."
"Oh and then she mentioned how, no offense, you and your friends managed to defeat all sorts of monsters...through Friendship of all things!!! Bwhahaha!"
Godzilla had himself a good long laugh at the concept. For surely these were tales from a child's imagination. The story of the "Alicorns" he might have been able to buy. But the concept of Monsters being befriended was too outrageous for the Kaiju King to accept. Monsters were monsters through and through, and could never be befriended, they could only be shown there place through defeat and pain.
"Uh actually Mr she's telling the truth"
"...Uh what?"
"Yea me and my friends Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy use the Elements of Harmony to protect Equestria. And the Royal sisters raise and lower the sun and moon."
silence
"uhh are you okay?"
"No, no I just...I need a moment to let this all settle in"
"You really ain't from around here at all are ya? I thought at first you just might be a confused dragon, but what with your gills and what not.."
"Argh Im not a dragon! Why does everyone keep saying that?"
"Don't you mean everypony?"
"What?" Godzilla said exasperatedly.
"Yea its everypony around these parts partner."
"Okay just stop. Just, just stop. Nothing is working the way it should! I'm tiny! Equines can talk! And to top it all off these DAMN BRACELETS ITCH!" he said as if noticing them for the first time.
"Woah just calm down there partner" Applejack backed away uneasily. Steam was beginning to bellow from Godzilla's nostrils and his dorcil fins were flickering blue.
"No you don't understand! I use to be a GOD! ON TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN! Now i have no idea where I am. And I...I..."
Before he could say another word. He felt himself embraced. Applejack was hugging him? He wanted to push her away, he wanted to tell her off, but he found he could do neither. Instead he sunk deep into her fur embracing her back. She was so soft, softer than anything he had ever felt before, he didn't know things could be this soft. Yet, she was stern too she held on firm enough to let him know he didn't have to be the strongest this time. This time he could just be himself. For the first time in his life Godzilla felt like he could really depend on someone.
"Feeling better?" Applejack asked. Godzilla pulled away looking down.
"I just want answers...and im going to get them" he said resolutely, and curing his claws into a fist.
"Im sure you will sugercube. But first things first you need to rest up. Your still pretty bused Mr Godzilla, you need time to heal"
"Ha! The King of Monsters needs no such thing!" he declared. No sooner he tried to move again, another spasm of pain surged through him. He groaned and lie down on the couch.
"Okay maybe I do need to heal up" he admitted.
"There you go tough guy. You'll be on your legs before you know it" Applejack assured him "Then we can take you to see Twilight. She'll know how to help you".
"Mmm good. I wish to get back to my own size and my own home as soon as possible"
"Well in the mean time were making breakfast. What do ya wanna eat sugercube?"
"eat?"
"Yea what do you want to eat?"
Godzilla pondered this for a while. True he could eat if the needed to, but his main source of energy came from the nuclear energy within the planets core. He rather doubted that he could just ask if they had a hot steaming plate of nuclear energy available. So he thought to some creatures he enjoyed hunting in his time.
"Some fish would really hit the spot if you got them"
Applejack blinked. Duh Applejack! The gills should have been a dead give away! And those teeth aren't for chomping on apples i'll tell you that much!
"Err sorry we don't have...that today. Maybe you could try one of our Apple Family specials and see if ya like one of them?" she felt kinda bad that Godzilla's one request couldn't be fulfilled. "But! Tomorrow I'll run to my friend Fluttershy's and get a whole heap of fish for ya. What do you say?"
Godzilla sighed deeply "Hehehe yea I guess the fish was asking a bit much huh?"
Then oddly enough he began to chuckle. He chuckled at the sheer absurdity of it all! Being shrunk, being in a land inhabited by ponies, and even not getting fish for breakfast all of a sudden hit him like a ton of bricks. He laughed and chuckled, and then even Applejack joined in.
She had found this weird creature out in the Fire Pitts, and had no idea what to expect from him. She was surprised how much like anypony else he acted. Sure he acted tough but deep down she could tell he had a good heart. Heck here he was laughing hard enough to give Pinkie Pie a run for her money. So how could she not laugh too?
They continued chuckling until an elderly voice called for Applejack.
"That's Granny Smith. She's probably gonna need some help setting breakfast. Sorry again about the lack of fish"
"You know what? Since im here I might as well try the local cuisine. Yea I'll try whatever you want to serve me." Godzilla said with new found zeeal
Applejack winked at him "You got it sugercube. ONE APPLE FAMILY SPECIAL BREAKFAST COMING UP!"
And with those words she rushed off to start baking.
Godzilla leaned in the sofa, finally somewhat at peace since the whole fiasco began.
"You know what maybe this place won't be so bad after all"
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Ditsy Doo woke up to frantic knocking on her door. She gowned as she got up to answer it. To be perfectly frank Ditsy was perfectly fine with sleeping in today, for yesterday had been very strenuous. She had no idea what she was in for when she volunteered to be Trixie's assistant. At fist she had simply helped with performances on her days off, when she wasn't doing her normal job of delivering mail. It was a steady paying gig, and as full of herself as Trixie could be Ditsy knew Trixie was a good pony. She was just driven was all.
Then things got weird. Trixie had hatched a harebrained scheme to win a tournament or something. Ditsy couldn't really remember the details, but she knew it was important to Trixie. Ditsy had often been labeled "clumsy" by the other ponies, but one thing she was good at was determining another ponies character. Maybe that's why she didn't immediately quit when she heard they were going to break into the Canterlot Archives. She had tried protesting, and suggesting a different spell. Yet, Trixie stubborn as always was dead set on a certain spell that could only be found in those sacred halls.
Well either way Ditsy helped Trixie steal. In fact she half expected that the knocking was some guard pony to arrest her. At this point Ditsy Doo was too tired to care and figured well might as well get this over with.
She was rather surprised to see Trixie at the door. In fact Trixie looked how she herself felt, rundown and dog-on tired.
"Geeze Trixie what's wrong?" Ditsy asked concerned
Trixie had to catch her breath before answering.
"Ditsy I think we made a terrible mistake yesterday!"
"Woh slow down. By Celestia you're a wreck...here come inside I'll fix us some muffins and we can talk."
Trixie looked like she wanted to argue but a rumbly tummy put an end to that argument. After Ditsy fixed them some muffins and coffee, Trixie began to elaborate how she believed something had in fact been summoned. But not something from Equestria, something from some place far away. But what really got Ditsy's attention was the fear in Trixie's eyes. She remembered the same fear from yesterday, she had just chalked it up to Trixie's life being in danger, but now? They held a note of urgency, and panic she hadn't seen in the showmare.
"So you think there's some kind of horrible monster out there?"
"Yes Ditsy! Yes! We need to find it and send it back!"
"But I mean, shouldn't we go to the royal guard or something? If this thing is as dangerous as you say..."
"No Ditsy...I can't explain it but somehow I think I'm the only one who can do it" Trixie said rather grimly, than continued "You see. I think that I somehow have a...link to it."
"A link? Like a chain?"
"Kind of. I can feel it somehow. I think i tied it to my essence somehow during the summoning. It's draining me Ditsy."
Ditsy looked at her friend and indeed she had seen better days. Their were lines under her eyes and she still looked impoverished in spite of the fact she was just feed.
"Yea you do look a little under the weather"
"But I don't think I can keep it going for very long. I think soon it wont need me and then..." Trixie shuttered at the thought
"Yikes! But wait wont it help to call the Guard ponies? Maybe they could help? I mean we'll have to confess..."
Trixie looked mortified
"NO! Right now the creature isn't using it's full power, but it's just beneath the surface. If we get Guards Ponies or attract too much attention to it I think it may use its full power"
"gulp...and that would be bad?" Ditsy asked afraid of the answer.
"Lets just say I don't think the Royal Sisters would consider him a cake walk." Trixie grimaced.
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Meanwhile
Location~Badlands, undisclosed cave
Trixie wasn't the only one to feel the presence of Godzilla. Neither was Luna, whom guarded the Night. Yet, another force felt the power of the God of Destruction, and he didn't like it one bit. He felt the power of Godzilla like that of an unwanted intruder, a natt to be swatted at the soonest opportunity, or an opponent to be demolished with extreme prejudice. He was a creature of legend, the kind of monster lost to history because to remember is to invoke his wrath. He turned and twisted, moving his ancient hoard, wrenching old relics and treasures from his scaly hide.
For the first time in an age this mighty beast stirred from it's slumber. The mountain under which the titan resided shook with the massive force of it's wings unfurling, the earth quakes as he stretches his claws, and then one reptilian eye suddenly shoots open. Birds and other animals scattered form the cave in terror of the monster that had just been awakened.
For there was a simple truth, get in this things way and you were sure as dead. As he exists his cave he leaves a trail of overturned trees and uncovered earth in his wake. A terror has been unleashed once again unleashed upon Equestria, and whether anyone Kaiju, or pony knew it. That path was going to lead straight toward the King of Monsters himself; Godzilla.