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Chapter 1: Awake at Last
The sounds, screams and piercing shrieks were the norm when he woke. But what was so different than before was the dead silence of the night except for the occasional humming of insects thanks to his superior hearing.
In fact, for the a moment, he turned his head to find nothing beside him. On his left, the same as well. What was happening to him?
Slowly, he began to walk- or in this case, crawl toward a nearby lake. It was small and pathetic compared to the lakes he had seen across every galaxy. The night was smattered with stars while the moon was at its peak.
Finding the water enticing, he began to lapped it up until it was half-full, where he could easily see the fishes frantically swimming in their narrow space. Laughing to himself, he began to snap up a few to satiate his hunger.
The shallow lake still had a surface for him to gaze at. When he saw the image before him, he lets out a loud "Bidibidibidibidi!"
Where were his brothers?
Ni, his right head was all about aggression while his left head, San...well, he's something alright despite how many times he was an embarrassment.
He couldn't believe it. One head, a body all for himself. Turning his head around, he noticed that he had a single spiked tail instead of two. For a moment, he experimented his new body by moving around and flapping his wings that formed a hurricane.
Alone. Something he was not used to because his brothers were with him since their hatching day. He recalled the memories of being disintegrated by Godzilla's atomic blast with the combination of Mothra's powers.
Damn that lizard, he thought to himself. Taking off, he decided to survey the area and see if he could find some answers. He was after all the most intelligent one out of the three heads. Maybe he doesn't need Ni or San for this.
The breeze doesn't bother him. In fact, it spurred him to fly faster through the night's sky above the clouds. There was a puny little creature that looked like the pathetic titan named Rodan, who fluttered in alarm at his sheer size.
"Bidibidibidibidi!" he laughed that matched the distant rumbling of thunder. He destroyed a lot of worlds and conquered them but this place? He might explore it for a little while until he gets bored and find another planet to destroy.
Little creature made a hooting sound, trying its best to match his wings. 'Yes, fear and admire me, puny Rodan. You will be my next meal before I reach that tree. Then, maybe those little insects Godzilla loves so much!'
Food and water wouldn't be a problem and with only one head, he had a feeling that he could adjust to his new abilities and maybe unlock some hidden power that he will use to destroy Godzilla once and for all.
For the first time, he decided to enjoy his little moment of independence.
...
Meanwhile on the other side of the world, a young woman was hanging up some clothes from the balcony of her apartment. It wasn't easy since there was a significant bump between her and the clothesline.
That said 5-month bump made her clutched her stomach from the sudden pain.
She was wearing a mint green maternity dress that complimented her fair skin and long black hair that reached her back. Although she was in her 30s, this was her first time carrying someone so precious before they were out into the world. Rubbing her tummy, she said, "Can you please stop wriggling for a bit? Mommy needs to hang daddy's bedsheets before he comes back."
Adjusting her maternity dress, she hoisted the bedsheet up again and finally it hung over just right. It would be any minute now until her husband comes home from work and she could finally let him try her cooking of steamed white rice with runny egg and chicken as its blanket.
Just then, the door of her apartment was kicked open, revealing a fair man with a buzz-cut black hair in a smart office attire and a slim backpack over his shoulder. His face was sour, a contrast to what she would imagined to be his signature movie star smile.
"Welcome home. I made something special for tonight," she greeted him with a smile but her husband only kicked his shoes aside and headed straight into their bedroom without even looking at her. He must have a very long day, which she knew quite well to not bother him on the details if she doesn't want to stress out the baby.
Their baby.
Her husband was working at a tech support company that required the long hours of his time. When they got married, he insisted that she stays at home while he brings home the money. Although she wasn't sure by this, both her in-laws and parents agreed since it was what she was trained for since young.
"ARISSA!" her husband barked from their bathroom.
"Y-yes?" she managed to ask. His shouts were enough to give her a scare but tonight it wasn't too bad. Waddling slightly, she made it to their bedroom's bathroom. Her husband shoved out a bottle of shampoo from the door.
"Why isn't there anymore of my shampoo? I had a long day and YOU did not check the bathroom to see if anything runs out?"
Clutching her stomach, she took the bottle from his calloused hands. "It's in the cabinet drawer near the sink, Vinn," she reminded him gently. All of our shampoos and soaps are in there. Vinn lets out an exasperated sigh.
"Arissa...I had a long day at the company today. The least you could do is change the shampoo for me before I come home. Oh well, I don't know what the hell do you do all day while I am at work."
"I've been-"
"Shut up. Just get my dinner in here and leave me alone, okay?"
With that, he slammed and locked the bathroom door. Since the shower was running, it was the only time she allowed herself to cry without making a sound. He was right and she should have done better. How was he supposed to be happy or smile if she kept making all of these mistakes?
Putting Vinn's dinner on the tray with a glass of water, she carried it to the table in their bedroom where her husband would sometimes bring work to their bedroom. Eating her dinner alone at the dining table, she gazed out at the window to find the night skies clear and full of stars.
The best thing to see ever since she moved to Perth five years ago before she met Vinn and everything else that fell into place. He was her Prince Charming and she was his princess. Taking a small bite of her cooking, she rubbed her tummy assuringly.
"I hope tomorrow will be okay," she sighed to herself, gazing at the stars.
Notes:
Hi, this is my first time writing this because I think Ghidorah looks cool and I'm curious to see his three head personality getting a chance to shine. I'm sure there's a lot on sweet Kevin/San, but I wanna see if I can experiment on the oldest and middle head of the trio, Ichi
Hope you enjoy!
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Chapter 2: A Fateful Encounter
Vinn had already left the next morning without a message. When Arissa wanted to go out for groceries or even a small sit down at a park, he forbade her. So most of the groceries were done via Uber Eats since it was the only way and it was paid through their shared bank account.
However, she yearned to go out and enjoy the sun, even for a little bit.
It was sweet that Vinn was overprotective of her and their baby, but she wished he could trust her that she could handle a small walk to the park that was just the opposite of their apartment. Plus, there were security guards in the area so she was confident about walking for a short distance.
But she had to abide to his orders because his words were law.
When she talked about these situations to her parents through video calls, they immediately dismissed it as her complaining for things she should be grateful for. Before moving to Australia, she was hesitant about studying abroad because it would be an opportunity for her to help her family but she met Vinn.
He was like a movie star at the university they were both studying and out of all of the girls that fawned over him, he picked her. It was straight out of a fairytale and it inspired her to write and publish her own stories.
However, both him and her family told her that it won't get her any income and she paid the price by getting scammed through a vanity publisher that squeezed out more money out of her than she had anticipated.
When Vinn asked for her hand in marriage, she was thrilled because it reminded her of those fairytale weddings she had seen on TV. However ever since she had gotten pregnant, Vinn spent more time at the office than at home.
She understood how much his work meant to him, but she wished they would at least have dinner together or cuddle on the sofa while watching something on their television. Yet, she yearned for something more.
They have not even kissed ever since their wedding.
"Your daddy's a very busy man," she told her baby by rubbing her tummy. "I wished he was here and gets to play with you."
And another thing, Vinn was certain that their baby would be a boy. Instead of wanting to get the ultrasound to determine that, her husband trusted his gut. Arissa sighed, getting up to clean up the house the best she could while waiting for the groceries to arrive.
She hoped that he was in a good mood when he comes home.
...
During his flight, he scanned multiple areas for prey and potential threat. The little insects that were referred to as humans were no more than nuisance to him. However, that changed when he observed something from his sitting position at the sandy desert.
He spotted two people walking across the desert, a male and female by the looks of them. They were arguing just by the sounds of their irritable squeaks. Honestly, he thought to himself, watching them would get boring but at least he wasn't like Ni, who would blast them with his electrical thunder just because of their existence.
Instead, he laid low in the sand, thankful that his scales matched the colour of the area that surrounded him. Plus, the heat was a nice contrast with his cool scales.
The two humans who were arguing started to fight one another just like how he had fought Godzilla. Only, their fight was more dignified than whatever this was...
Seeing that he had enough of their irritable squeak, he lets out a quiet "Bidibidibidi" in their direction. Watching their angry faces transformed into fear and uncertainty caused the false king of space to smile his cruel smile.
Smelling their fear, he repeated his cries until they began to wail and ran away. As much as it amused him, he knew he had to leave before those people contacted Monarch, the ones allied with Godzilla.
He failed to conquer this planet but that will take some time.
For now, he would recuperate and regain his strength before calling that lizard to fight him once again.
With the beat of his wings, he created a storm that covered the scorching hot sun. Since he was a 900 feet tall space dragon, the wings also brought a rough sandstorm that blew towards a nearby town. Taking off to the stratosphere, he blasted a Gravity Beam from his mouth and then flew somewhere away from the desert.
His hearing picked up a few cries of people seeing his massive size and flew faster with the storm riding his back. Now that he had a body of his own without his brothers, he wondered about his new abilities.
"BIDIBIDIBIDIBIDI!!" he roared to the darkened skies, clouds starting to become cumulonimbus and lightning crackled around him. Bullets from helicopters do not hurt him but he figured this would be a distraction in order for him to pull off a new ability.
The wind was strong, allowing himself to be carried forward with his wings spread out until he collided with a nearby building. Sensing the threats drawing near, he scrambled into an open window before shutting it with his tail. Breathing heavily, he smirked at his newfound ability:
Mass-shifting.
During his time in space, he heard about his kind being able to change their size whenever they pleased but he never knew that rumour was true. It only took one good head to start it all.
While laying low, he decided to take in his surroundings to find potential escape plans or sustenance to give him strength. Walking inside of a human den was something beneath him but at least his brothers weren't around to see him crawling in such a space.
Just as he was going to exit out of the room, he heard a sharp gasp. Whipping his head toward the sound, he was met face-to-face with a human female with long mane and a protruding belly. Before she started to scream, he stopped her with his spiked-tail and focused his attention to her fearful expression.
::If you scream or try anything, I will not hesitate to have you as my next meal.::
He warned her via telepathy. It was an ability he had used to command his brothers without roaring out orders. It was also useful to send threats to some people when he woke up from the ice.
The human only nodded, still covering her mouth with her hand. Good, he thought to himself at such submission. If it was Ni, he would have destroyed her immediately while San...
Let's not talk about San...
Sniffing at the scent of something citrusy and a bit of fear, he decided to intimidate her with his height in his new size. He was somehow pleased that she was only able to reach up to his torso when standing on two legs.
"P-please, don't hurt me," she begged him, clutching her swollen belly.
Notes:
You know, since Ghidorah is from outer space, I won't be surprise if he can use telepathy on his enemies to either threaten or scare them because he can. In this case, he can change his size if he wants to and I do imagine that sometimes.
I wonder what his voice sounds like compared to his brothers. Do you know?
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Chapter 3: Snake's Temptation
Arissa doesn't know what to expect: she had not closed the window during an oncoming storm or the fact that there's a golden dragon in the apartment. The said dragon would have been regal-looking if he had not threatened to eat her and the baby.
But he stood there, tall and proud where she had to crane her neck to meet those reptilian eyes.
What surprised her was his ability to talk without opening his mouth. Could this be an ability? And his voice sounded masculine with that gruff accented tone. If she had told Vinn about what happened, she doubt that he would believe her.
Sometimes, he would arrive home and leave the early hours before she could stir from slumber.
::So, this is a human's den. Very interesting.:: his voice echoed in her mind. Arissa clutched her stomach, hoping that the baby would not kick when there's a golden dragon present. He was inspecting the furniture, slithering out his forked tongue to taste the air and began sniff.
Turning his head to her direction, he walked on all fours until Arissa's back touched the wall. He was taking in her scent before lowering his head to her swollen belly. Tilting his head, he emitted a sound that was a mix of a purr and a growl.
::Do you know who I am?:: he asked, eyes not leaving the swollen belly. Just by his appearance alone, Arissa wracked her brain to remember where she had seen his kind before. Her eyes widened by the news she had watched:
Godzilla.
The battle at Boston.
Monster Zero.
"Y-you're Ghidorah...King Ghidorah," she whispered, slowly straightening her posture. Ghidorah smiled and shook his entire body from what looked like sand. As much as she was afraid of the situation she was in, it was not like everyday a former creature that came out of the ice would be here in her apartment. Speaking of which...
"Where are your other heads?" she asked hesitantly. It was indeed true that the news had showed the false titan to have three heads like the hydra in mythology but the being in front of her only had a single head with a scar around his neck like a meshed necklace, one tail and wings all for himself.
Despite staring down at her smaller frame, her face was slightly flushed just by how close his snout was to her stomach. Was he going to eat her?
In fact, he reminded her so much of the dragons she had read from fantasy novels, mostly The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. His appearance matched his voice that sent shivers down her spine.
::I survived the blast ONLY by a fraction,:: Ghidorah explained, rattling his tail at the thought of something irritating. If she wasn't so scared, it would be funny. ::Looks like our generative healing regrew most of my body but...I have a feeling my brothers weren't so lucky.::
She wondered if it was her imagination or he sounded sad mentioning his brothers.
Since he was in the apartment, she hoped that he would not do anything that might make Vinn angry. Last time she forgot to clean the dust on the coffee table, he flipped out and locked her out of the bedroom until she's done cleaning.
"C-can you turn back into your original size?" she asked, watching him browsing the living room. Ghidorah lets out a low growl. ::No, I can't. Shifting my mass into this size required a lot of energy and almost all of my powers. I am not certain when will I'll be able to but for now, I will reside her for the time being.::
All she could think about was why here? Why couldn't he stay in a zoo or even the desert that could camouflage his scales?
Crossing her arms, she ventured, "So, I take it you must have worked up an appetite? There's leftover rice with chicken in the kitchen."
The golden dragon nodded, heading into the kitchen to devour most of the leftovers without complains. It was so surreal, Arissa had to sit on the sofa to eased the aches that she was experiencing. From how the creature was communicating with her, she wondered if it was a psychic or telepathic ability.
So far, the baby had not kicked her ever since Ghidorah entered the apartment at an abnormal height of an average man. There was so much to ask but she held her tongue. She recalled Vinn and her family would typically tell her to shut up because not everyone wants to answer stupid questions.
If she could get away with not asking question since her academic years, it would be just the same with Ghidorah.
...
Ghidorah had never tasted anything so divine!
The softness of the rice, rich sauce along with egg to compliment it and the crispiness of the meat. No brothers to share the food or collecting a great bulk of prey to satisfy his hunger. As for the human, she was something.
Fearful, yes, but also resilient to stand her ground. Her physique looked sturdy but also soft with the roundness of her belly and other areas. He wondered if she would do the same if he was at his original height?
For now, he would reside here until he regained his strength. Plus, it would be reasonable to understand humans and exploit their weaknesses. The current human who knew who he was and asked questions. He was wondering about the thing that was moving inside of her swollen belly. Could it be a prey that had not been digested properly and it was trying to escape?
He was getting curious the more he thought about it. Not to the extend of becoming like San.
There were some instances where he would turned his head to his left or right and expected one of his brothers to be there. But being a single head in this body, it felt empty yet a relief to be a dragon with a body all to himself.
Suddenly, he heard the front door clicked open, and an alarmed squeak was made by the human. He was about to check on what was going on but decided to lay low and hoped that he wouldn't waste his energy. But his hearing picked up the following sounds:
"Why is the house still a pig sty? I thought you know better than this!" the male voice demanded, a banging sound was heard.
"Vinn, I was-"
A loud clapped was heard that echoed in his mind. "Fucking useless woman," the male growled with venom. "What good are you if you can't even clean up properly? No wonder your parents wished for a son instead of a cow like you!"
"I'm sorry...please don't shout for our baby."
"Our son will have a spine if he's being carried by your wispy frame. Heh, then again, maybe I can help you lose all those fats to get back to your frame."
Sounds of sniffles were heard, restraining the urge to swish his tail out of frustration. He would like to know what was going on. Anything hostile or violent will get his attention. After all, he was not called the Destroyer of Worlds for nothing.
But a loud crash was just tempting him to come out of his hiding. His hearing picked up the footsteps of the male receding into another room before the door was slammed shut with a click from the lock.
Sensing the air was clear, he emerged out of the kitchen to find the human woman curled up in a vulnerable position on the floor, a hand clutching her stomach while the other to her face. Approaching her with small sniffs, he lowered his head to get a better look.
Barely covering with her hand, he spotted a bluish-black mark on her right eye.
Notes:
Ghidorah will remain in this 6'5 feet size for now...After all, I like to see what the middle head could do so yeah
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Chapter 4: Predator and Prey
Arissa covered her face with shame. She should have known better than to slack off or half-finished her chores. She deserved to have that black eye while her husband locked her outside of their bedroom. Crawling onto the sofa, she began to cry silently because Vinn hated the sound of her sniffles and whimpers.
It was until she uncovered her face that she was meet with the reptilian eyes of Ghidorah.
"D-don't worry about me," she assured him with a smile as she wiped the tears from her puffy red eyes. "I lost track of time and didn't know he would be home so soon."
But the dragon was not convinced. He stretched a single claw to touch the bruise from her eye, causing her to wince in pain. ::He hurt you.:: he stated in a neutral tone. Arissa was somewhat thankful that he doesn't pressed on about her marriage. There were some instances where Vinn would shower her with love and gifts, making up for all she had to endure.
Instead of answering the golden dragon, she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. It was as though a thousand knives were stabbing her all at once. The baby was getting restless and it was going to give her a restless night despite doing all she could. Ghidorah on the other hand, leaned forward and lets out a few rumbled growls.
::Is the prey struggling to escape?:: he asked, causing her to raise a brow. Did he- no, he actually did!
Arissa touched the pain from her belly. "Ah, no! But can you whisper? Vinn could-"
::This communication is only between us. He won't be able to hear my voice even if I raised it.::
This slowed down her beating heart since she does her best to pick up on her husband's footsteps if she accidentally made a sound when he wanted some peace and quiet. Ghidorah slightly nudged her swollen stomach with his snout.
For a moment, the pain persisted but eventually the baby became calm. She wondered if this former destroyer from outer space was becoming a little game for them. Arissa smiled a sad smile. "This is not prey. I'm having a baby...his baby. Like if you had a mate and laid eggs from the union. I've always wanted to be a mother but...I wished I was better at this..."
It was from there that she had started to sob again. She was ashamed to be crying profusely in front of a dragon but right now, she doesn't care. Vinn wouldn't wake up unless she broke something so she had all night to weep.
::Little Human...::
She wiped a tear and gave him a shaky smile. "Arissa. My name is Arissa."
Chuckling in deep growls, he motioned her with his head to come closer to him which she slowly approached. She was very much afraid if he had decided to eat her ever since their first meeting. But he surprised her.
And he surprised himself by what he was going to do. Ghidorah drew her body into his large wings and enveloped her into a hug. His body felt so warm against the Australian cold weather at night. Soothed by the warmth, Arissa buried her head into the crook of his neck, noting how bumpy those scales felt against her skin.
She felt guilty, crying into the wings of a dragon that almost destroyed Boston if it wasn't for Godzilla, but now, there was nothing more than the warmth that radiated from Ghidorah's scales. Her hands tentatively traced the spikes along his head, causing him to let out a few thrills.
Arissa sighed, feeling the tip of his claws rubbing her back when she rests her cheek against his warm scales. There were a lot of questions she had wanted to ask him such as his brothers or how long until he returns to his original size, but for now, she wanted peace.
And ironically, this was something Ghidorah had given her. Even the unborn baby was not thrashing about or messing up her cravings for something weird. The more she traced her fingertips across his scales, the softer his body felt.
Thankfully, Vinn had not come out of the room throughout the night.
"Why are you doing this?"
::Hmmm?::
She pulled away from him to look into his eyes. "This. At first, you wanted to eat me and now, I'm here under your wings..."
Ghidorah huffed, hot air exhaled from his nostrils. He began to shook his head and lets out a frustrated snarl. ::I don't know. I just think it'd be the best if the little one has a peaceful carrier.:: Something about his tone sounded...confused for some reason.
::I may need to fly out to stretch my wings while night is young.:: he told her, tail flicking towards the window. Plus, he knew it would be a matter of time before that brainless ape would try anything with him. He could have just used his Gravity Beam or at least eat him as his next meal.
Arissa was just thankful that he had not done so.
She opened the window for him to step out, wings already flapping to take off. He glanced back at her, a silence hung over them. "Thank you for not eating me, King Ghidorah."
::...Ichi...::
Stepping close to the window, she repeated, "Pardon me?"
::I am Ghidorah but my name...it's Ichi...::
With that, he took off into the night, leaving the young woman alone in the breeze of the apartment with a hand on her stomach. She thought that Ghidorah- no, Ichi's name sounded nice when she said it.
"Ichi...that's a beautiful name."
...
During his flight, Ghidorah tried to seek out different kinds of prey. Some from the sea away from Godzilla's territory, to the ever small rodents that popped out from the ground.
Now that he was at a smaller size, similar to humans, it wasn't long until he was full from a few bites. He was starting to like the taste of those furry creatures with long ears, jumps around a lot and carry their offsprings in a pouch-like stomach.
Speaking of that, he thought back about revealing his name to that little human- no, Arissa. He won't admit it but he loved the sound of her name whenever he tried to say it for himself. Spotting a few flashy lights from the horizon, he flew over and landed on top of an old architectural rooftop.
Thankfully, the humans beneath him were busy carousing and calling each other to even turn their heads up to where he perched. He decided to use this opportunity to observe their behaviour and understand things.
Unconsciously, he turned his head to both his left and right, expecting either one of his brothers to be there. A part of him was glad that they weren't attached to the body, since the three of them do share dreams whenever they sleep.
His mind still lingered about that little woman and the offspring that was sired by that...
Shaking his head, he couldn't wrapped his head around why he would think about a significant little human. Her bright eyes, how she managed to stay strong despite her mate and...
Letting out a frustrated "Bidibidibidi" over the loud music, he began to stalked one of the stumbling humans to satisfy his frustration.
Notes:
I'd like to think Ichi would be the type to observe and have curiosity, but not to the point of daydreaming like Kevin. Hope you enjoy this chapter and we'll see where their loyalty lies
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Chapter 5: Time and Tea
The next morning, Arissa woke up to a text from her husband, stating that he would be having a business trip for a week so she shouldn't bother to wait for him when he comes back. As much as it lightened the burden, the young mother was perplexed.
Why does she felt lonely yet relieved at the same time?
She decided to distract herself from those thoughts by vacuuming the house as much as the baby allowed her.
Just then, she heard a noise that was close to the window. Thinking it was a bird, she was about to shoo it away until she was met with a pair of reptilian eyes. He entered the window slowly but what she noticed was the bit of reddish-brown liquid at the corner of his mouth. It looked like he had something with ketchup but knowing the space dragon, that was not the case.
"O-oh! Hello, Ichi," she greeted the golden dragon with a shy smile. Ghidorah bowed his head as a response, his neck craned to present his height. Something about Ghidorah seemed so regal. Arissa wondered why the baby never fussed whenever Ghidorah was around...
::Greetings, little woman. You look much better today than last night. I dare say you are glowing,:: he commented, causing her to feel flushed. She couldn't remember the last time Vinn had complimented her ever since their marriage.
When he changed, she tried to ask her mother-in-law and her own mother about what to do. Needless to say, they were very protective about him and wanted to make sure nothing taints his image. He was still a big shot amongst the family in every invited gathering they've been to.
However with her five-months pregnancy, Arissa seldom followed her husband to these events, afraid it might stress out the baby. Although she was grateful for his concerns, she yearned to venture outside where she could feel the breeze or even join those programmes for first time mothers.
::You're very quiet, for a human. Your mate doesn't like hearing you speak?:: Ghidorah asked, examining the vacuum cleaner. Arissa sat on the sofa with a slump. "Don't you get tired of hearing other people talk? When you had your brothers, don't you ever want them to shut up?"
He responded with a deep growl, his neck was almost glowing with yellow flashes that resembled lightning but he stopped. Despite the intimidating display, Arissa was in awed of the dragon before her as he crouched down with his head on the floor.
"Ichi? Can you hear me?"
Ghidorah nodded, closing his eyes. ::Indeed. As much as I despised my brothers' insignificant squabbles, I do...do wished I could hear them one last time. Ni would throw insults at any of us while San gets his head in the stars to even follow through with my plans. Don't get me wrong, I love my freedom but...::
Without thinking, she placed a gentle hand over his back. It was cold as ice!
"...you missed them, as much as you don't want to admit it," she finished the sentence while stroking his back. Ghidorah made a small rumbling noise before meeting her eyes. ::You are very observant for a human. How come you don't have a kin or family close by? I thought all humans love to be close since you are social creatures.::
Arissa pushed a strand of her hair behind her ear. To her surprised, he gently nudged her shoulder with his snout. "I..well, not everyone wants to be close. I wasn't originally from here so being away from my family gave me a sense of freedom but..."
Ghidorah had not said a word telepathically but his eyes held a lot of emotion. So far, the baby had not kicked her or caused her pain whenever the golden dragon was present. Taking a wet tissue from the table, she began to dab the brownish red stain at the corner of his mouth. His expression changed into confusion and his tail began to flick.
She was thankful that he had not bitten her or considered her as his next meal.
::I-I appreciate the offer,:: his voice sounded flustered, ::but where is your mate? Should I be attacking him at any moment?::
"No! I mean- no, he's not here," Arissa steadied her tone, aware of Ghidorah's teeth. "Vinn is on a business trip and I don't want to call him because it might distract him. He brings home the money to provide this house and everything, really."
Ghidorah only tilted his head. ::Hmmm, I would not count on it.::
Not wanting to simmer through this tension, Arissa excused herself to wash up since she was done cleaning.
...
A shower was nice after a long day of housework but it was also a pain with the awkward position of her body inside the small shower stall.
Stepping out, Arissa observed her reflection in the mirror and recoiled with disgust.
Her body had a few faint scars from the bruises inflicted upon her by Vinn whenever he was unhappy or her mother if she was out of line. The swelling from the black eye had gone down but the bluish-black hue still remained before her.
'Haven't I done enough? Am I good enough?' she tends to ask herself everyday whenever Vinn was in a piss-poor mood or her family's criticism about her overall life as a housewife. She tried to do the best she could and make sure people were happy with her work.
She learnt a long time ago on how to put others before her.
::Arissa?:: A familiar voice called from outside of the bathroom. Pushing aside all of those thoughts, she donned a bathrobe to cover herself and exited out of the bathroom. Ghidorah was staring at the photos on Vinn's desk. It had their wedding and a picture of them riding a ferry to their hotel for their honeymoon.
That was the last time she saw Vinn smiled.
"Those are our wedding photos," she explained quietly, masking the oncoming tears. When did everything go wrong? What went wrong?
Ghidorah turned his attention to her, eyes narrowed. ::Not as content as these memories you kept. Your mate must be daft if he was to leave you without anything. Anyways, I made a drink out of those dried leaves and boiled water. You can have some if you want.::
Now this was amusing. Who knew he learnt how to brew tea without any prior knowledge! The way he carefully analysed his surroundings and how he examined each item fascinated her. It's been so long since she had a conversation with someone other than her husband or pestering family members.
::Something funny?::
"How do you know how to make tea?"
This made Ghidorah smirk. ::I have my fair share of witnessing a few humans during my flight, carousing away. Though odd, the scent of those 'drinks' as you referred to, were very enticing. Not as enticing as the prey while I am at this size.::
"Ichi, that's stalking!" she teased, poking his neck, causing Ghidorah to emit a few thrills and tapped her back gently with the tip of his spiked tail.
Just as they were having a laugh, she felt a sharp pain from her belly. Clutching her stomach, she began to sit at the head of the bed, praying that it would stop. Ghidorah prodded her side with his snout, his expression was calm.
::May I see it?::
Through the pain, she wanted to ask what he had meant but after experiencing what the baby felt around the dragon, she nodded. A few things were ringing in her mind:
Was she going behind her husband's back?
Does it count since he was a former titan from outer space?
Had she gone nuts through all of the turmoil?!?!
Slowly, she began to disrobed herself to present her natural state in front of Ghidorah. With caution, he laid a snout over her pained belly. Arissa almost gasped when the claws from his wings were resting on her sides, massaging oh so gently. She almost lets out a soft moan from the pleasure.
::Why are you thrashing about, little one? Your mother's worried something might happen to you. She will always be here to protect you.::
Despite the voice being telepathic, it warmed her heart to know that the pain was going down. Every stroke of his rough, scaly head against her smooth skin caused her to have a few goosebumps. She wanted to lean back but was simply in awed of how Ghidorah was affecting her.
She almost leaned into the touch until she heard her phone ringing in the living room.
Notes:
Gee, I wonder who's calling her at this hour? I have some cute ideas between these two so stay tune!
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Chapter 6: Romantic Flight
With trembling hands, the caller ID showcased her husband's photo. He would never called her unless it was something she had really messed up. Most of the time, Vinn would have texted her in short words.
Giving Ghidorah a pleading look, she prayed that he does not make a sound until the call ends. Answering the phone, she was blasted with shouts that almost deafened her hearing.
"ABOUT DAMN TIME YOU PICK UP, WOMAN!" Vinn yelled on the other side. It wasn't even on speaker and yet his voice shook the living room. "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU? HAVE YOU BECOME SENILE?! SHOULD HAVE LISTEN TO YOUR DADDY IF YOU WANT TO PLEASE ME."
Arissa blinked at the sudden accusation, her heart beating fast with fear. "S-something wrong at work, dear?"
"NEVER PACKED FRIED RICE FOR ME AGAIN!" his voice boomed. "My coworkers say that it smells like shit. You fucking embarrassed me in front of everyone!! Even this office seemed like a better place than coming home to a sow like you!"
The call ended, leaving Arissa to slump in her seat with resignation. Vinn loved fried rice and she always packed that for him. But if he doesn't want any, he could at least tell her before getting up the next day for work. Now she was starting to question whether she was as useless as everyone around her confirmed.
She sipped the tea Ghidorah made, the sweetness of the honey touched her tongue combined with the milk that almost soothed her. Ghidorah approached her with a stern expression but his eyes held so much emotion.
::I don't understand why he is your mate. He never valued you as an equal, let alone see you experiencing pain with your offspring.::
"You don't know that!" Arissa shook her head, trying to steady all of the pain she was experiencing from both the call and Ghidorah. She held on to the idea that Vinn was still the man she fell for and wished he would at least tell her that he loves her.
She felt a gentle tap on her side, making her wipe her tears to see Ghidorah's head inches away from hers. He felt so warm...
::What do you want to do?:: he asked, his tail curling neatly across his feet. She wondered if it really was alright to go out since Vinn would not be back for a week. Maybe more if she kept receiving all of his shouts. They baby was kicking her softly, as if he/she wanted her to answer the golden dragon.
Adjusting her bathrobe, she touched his snout gently. "Is it wrong of me to want to venture out?"
She wondered if it was her imagination or was Ghidorah giving her an amused smile. He gently nudged her belly before his muzzle was inches away from her cheek. While he was radiating warmth, Arissa felt hot under the robe.
"W-well, if you insist," she got up, a hint of fear yet excitement was waving off her. Leaving him at the living room, she began to dress up. It had been so long since Vinn last took her out. In fact, she couldn't even remember the last time she ever went out after she became pregnant. She decided to wear a floral-patterned maternity dress with a matching sunhat and then it dawned on her...
"Ichi!" she called Monster Zero. "Could you come in here please?"
When Ghidorah entered the bedroom, he froze. This was concerning, since she had never seen such expressions from a dragon. She gestured him to come closer and pointed at the wardrobe full of clothes. "Since we are going out, don't you want to wear something?
Ghidorah tilted his head. ::Why would I need that? We are not going to those concrete jungles if you are wondering. I decided to take you somewhere where I do not need to hide for now...::
This made Arissa wondered what was he planning. It was funny since a dragon who had destroyed an entire planet, let alone tried to takeover her world was now taking her out on what looked like date.
She felt her chest becoming light. There was one thing she had wanted to try but a tiny voice inside of her was calling her a traitor. Vinn will not be back for a week and yet she wanted to try some things before he comes home.
And she hoped she was making a damn well good decision!
...
Despite a few hesitations, Ghidorah was pleased by the human's cooperation to follow through with his plan. He could not fathom how could one be content being cooped up in such a small space without feeling the sun or breeze on their skin?
Before he took off from her window with Arissa on his back, she had packed a small bag that contained food and other nourishments for her and the offspring. As much as he still had a destructive goal in mind, Ghidorah couldn't help but glance at the human who allowed him to hide in her home and trusted him to interact with her swollen belly.
Was he becoming as weak as those titans that stayed here?
Whatever it was, he felt light whenever he saw the little human smile or giving him gentle touches to showcase her trust in him. He assured her by bumping his snout against her. It was a mystery yet an intrigued sensation whenever he displayed what he thought were his weaknesses to her.
'Good thing Ni and San aren't alive to witness this. I wouldn't hear the end of it,' he thought to himself with a shudder. When he took off, Arissa lets out a gasp of surprise, clinging onto his neck. Nothing hurts him but he hoped that she would relaxed once they reached their destination.
He took her above the clouds, away from prying eyes. The skies were his but he knew how fragile humans were when it came to the atmosphere and stratosphere. But, Arissa was giggling and stretching out an arm to try and touch the clouds. Letting out a chuckle that sounded like a distant thunder, he flapped his wings to clear the clouds below them to give her a full view of the stretches of land below.
"Wow..." was all Arissa could muster as they flew over a bed of green field with tiny animals grazing. Ghidorah mentally noted to himself to hunt later after taking her home. As much as he missed his original size, he will savour the moment of having Arissa close to him and the offspring.
He landed at a nearby forest where it was on top of a hill that could view all of civilisation down below. Arissa was lowered onto the ground carefully, his wings splayed out like a safety net in case she falls over.
Watching her eyes wide with excitement and even touching leaves and barks of the trees reminded him so much of San's curiosity. He was aware of what he took for granted but for now, he would allow himself to bask in the sun just for a while.
"Ichi?" her soft voice called, lowering his head to her eye level.
::Yes?::
Before he could react, her soft hands cupped his scaly face to caress his cheek. He wanted to telepathically ask what she was doing but he felt her warm lips pressed upon his maw. His eyes widened by the sudden gesture and yet...
He began to close his eyes and reciprocate.
Notes:
And so it begins...let's see how it will go from here~
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Chapter 7: Forbidden Taste
She kissed him.
She REALLY kissed him! Ghidorah's eyes were wide at the sudden gesture and how he surprised himself by reciprocating the action. From his knowledge, this was how humans showed affection towards each other. However, this sort of action was only reserved for mating purposes, which meant...
::Arissa...:: he began telepathically. Deep inside, he knew where this was going. During his time with his brothers, they may not share the same thoughts but with one body, all three experienced the same urges. In space, there were very few creatures like him so most of the time, this urge needed to be relieved in some way or another.
As much as it annoyed him, those feelings mostly came from Ni or San. He would be the most level-headed one amongst them. In fact, he was proud of that from time to time. Of course if one head decided to feel heated, the rest will have to comply. After all, they shared the same body and have done things together.
But now...
The young woman was red in the face, her long hair slightly dishevelled from their flight. But, he could tell that something was bothering her after that small kiss. He doesn't blame her since he knew she had a mate and was carrying his offspring.
What spurred a hidden desire within him was how sweet she tasted against his maw. Her mouth slightly parted, allowing his fork tongue a little access to duel with hers. It was addictive and he wanted more. Parting from their kiss, a trail of saliva was between them.
::Do you-::
Arissa shook her head, pushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. "I don't know, Ichi. Everything feels new and I...I don't know why I kissed you. But whatever happened, I know it's wrong since I'm married. But I haven't gone out for so long unless it's where Vinn wants to go and this is...this is.."
She was choking up, causing Ghidorah to drape one of his golden wings over her like a security blanket. He had no idea why he instinctively does that around her when he and his brothers HAD devour humans before. At least in his original size before the collision of lightning and his powers shrank him to a size that was at least a foot taller than her.
::Since he is not here, where do you want to go?:: asked Ghidorah, craning his head to see a few black feathered-like creatures gawking at them. With a glare, he doesn't need to emit a sound to send those pathetic black Rodans flying with alarmed squawks. He chuckled at the sight before turning his attention down at the human in his wings.
He was thinking of hunting something when Arissa took out something from her pocket. Intrigued, Ghidorah peered over her shoulders to sniff at it. Bright light flashed at his face while different colourful things appeared.
"It's my phone, Ichi," Arissa showed him and then opened her camera. "I can take some photos and videos to capture some memories. Here, let me show you." She began to aim her phone at his direction and then turned it around to show an image of him.
Ghidorah was fascinated by this and yet he had witnessed some of these devices when his brothers were alive.
::Ah yes, the short attention span of human beings. Fascinating how you can show that little tool to your offspring and soon they will form an army of their own.::
"Oh yeah? Why don't you try it, Cosmonaut?"
Something about the way she called him that made him shudder involuntarily.
From the crinkled of her nose and the corners of her mouth turn up to a smile, Ghidorah flashed a mischievous grin. With a deep growl, he bumped her gently with her snout. ::You wouldn't be saying that when I'm at my full size, little woman~::
Face flushed, a few bumps forming on her skin, Ghidorah's nose caught an unfamiliar scent. Something about it made his eyes dilated and emit a low growl. Before they knew it, both human and dragon were flying straight back to the apartment.
At this point, he was glad that his brothers weren't attached to him.
...
Arissa just couldn't believe it.
Ever since her marriage with Vinn, he never once spend some quality time with her whenever they were together. In fact, he often ignored her whenever he comes home from work and only called her whenever something was amiss.
To satisfying her pleasure, she would secretly read those racy erotic novels that she secretly bought with her own money without Vinn's knowledge and only read them whenever he's at work. It was sinful but it was a good way to relieve herself.
But now, her heart was pounding fast at what she had done to the golden dragon. She doesn't know why she had kissed him, when she knew it was wrong. And yet...
It felt so right...
She wondered if it was the hormones she was experiencing from her pregnancy or she was that desperate for some attention that she yearned in her marriage. So far, the baby had not kicked or caused pain throughout this journey with Ghidorah- no, Ichi.
Arissa rubbed her belly with one hand while the other held onto Ichi's neck. 'Am I really doing this? Isn't this cheating? Even if Ichi is a dragon, I'm opening myself up to him so willingly,' she thought to herself, feeling a slight pain in her stomach this time.
When they arrived to the apartment via her open window, Arissa began to lock the front door, the windows and draw the blinds so that the afternoon sun doesn't shine inside. Ichi was watching her with a curious expression but remained near the sofa.
::There's no one here except us,:: he pointed out with a flick of his tail. She stopped fretting when Ichi laid his muzzle on her shoulder. ::You have done enough today, Arissa. When was the last time you had some time to rest?::
Unable to answer him, Arissa brushed aside a few strands of her hair. "But what about-"
With the tip of his tail, he silenced her before gesturing on the sofa. ::You can worry about him later today. The moon has not risen just yet. Come, let me take care of you, little woman.::
Goosebumps form on her skin and a pleasurable shudder ran through her. She loved how he called her 'little woman' with that telepathic voice. Does he wonder why his voice had a deep Russian accent?
Leaning back on the sofa, Arissa was blushing like mad when Ichi's frame was over hers. Feeling his breath against her face, she cupped his cheek and allowed him to bend down to kiss her lips. Unlike the surprise she gave him at the nature park, this one felt real. She moaned into it. It was a sudden spark of electricity that shot through her body that caused her to cling to him for stability. He released her lips and continued to kiss her from her cheek down to her neck.
She wanted this and so does he.
"Ichi," she groaned as those sharp teeth grazed her soft skin. The young woman felt the tip of his claw trailing the curves of her body through the dress. Whether it was the hormones or her own heart, Arissa began to pull off her top and her bottoms until the last article of clothing was strewn on the floor.
It's funny how she had disrobed herself in front of him before just to allow the dragon to examine her baby. But now, she felt heated whenever he bumped his muzzle against her skin. His rough scales were warm against her cool skin.
::Your offspring is lucky to have a mother like you,:: Ichi's voice murmured her thoughts before nuzzling her belly, that had a few stretch marks and was likely fatter than before. Despite those things, she was grateful for his words.
Without thinking, she began to caress his head, letting the space dragon have control over her. Her mind drifted back to Vinn, who would get right to it but here, Ghidorah was taking his sweet time with a few huffs and warbles at her belly. His wings draped over her like a leathery blanket, one of his legs slightly parted hers while the spike from his tipped tail laid on the floor.
::It never ceased to amaze me.::
"I think the baby likes you already," she giggled, giving the crest on his head a kiss. However, Arissa had let her guard down when she felt the warm, forked tongue flickering against her skin. It was ticklish yet it was making her made sounds she never thought she would do.
::So soft...:: his growl became husky, causing her to tremble beneath his might. God forbid if she looked down to see his 'Monster Zero'. However, he caught her and smiled his draconic smile. ::I am much bigger in my actual size, little woman. Shall I continue?::
She nodded wordlessly, letting his tongue caress her body as she made all of lewd noises she wouldn't imagine Vinn would approve. However, that changed when she felt that same tongue flickering against her sensitive nub.
This caused her to buck her hips up, making Ghidorah growled as he devoured her entrance with fervour. Never before had she experienced something that sent her over the edge so soon. She was starting to become a loose woman but at this point, all she ever wanted was this sensation. "More...more! Ichi, it feels so good!"
::Impatient,:: Ghidorah said accusingly with a click of his tongue. When his muzzle left her, she lets out a whine, almost wanting him to continue. But the former titan of the sky had other plans for this whole afternoon.
Little did she know, her phone's buzzing in the background silently.
Notes:
Yeah, out of all things, I have a feeling whenever Ichi speaks, he has a distinct Russian accent. It's just an idea
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Chapter 8: Cream and Sugar
Ghidorah never knew this new size does have its benefits.
Under him, a beautiful creature whimpering and making sweet noises that spurred him on. His muzzle was between her legs while his long forked tongue was slithering in and out of the wet cave that tasted sweet. It sounded ridiculous, but he was starting to enjoy this little session. He growled huskily when she wrapped her legs around his scaly neck as he ate her out.
::So soft...so tender...all for me...::
Feeling her about to release, he withdrew his muzzle to make her whine. Smiling to himself, the sight of her made him feel something within his chest. Pushing the sensation aside, he captured her lips with his maw. As much as he does not want to admit it, he liked this type of affection they were sharing. The taste of her tongue against his, how much they were addicted to this and...
"Ichi..."
He gently bumped his snout against her nose affectionately. ::I can smell your needs and wants for desire but, know that I can stop if you just say so. Arissa, do you want to continue or shall we stop?::
Ghidorah felt her soft hands cupped his cheek, bringing him close to press a kiss to his cheek. "I want this, Ichi," she smiled, tears in her eyes. He may not be a mindreader but her smile was conflicted with her words. He doesn't blame her one bit.
Here he was, about to mount her when she already had a mate and was carrying a new life. Slowly, Ghidorah lowered his head to lick a trail from her neck to the two twin swollen mounds on her chest. Curiously, he began to flick his tongue over the pink peak of her nipple. It fascinated him on how stiff it became and the shudder Arissa emitted. That was when he closed the bud with his maw and began to suck it. The young human pressed him close to her, scales on skin making the perfect sensation.
It almost made him recoil when he felt something liquid danced on his tongue. It tasted so sweet like the milk and honey he had developed a taste for in her kitchen's fridge. ::Mmmm...interesting...::
"My breast milk?"
::Yesssss. It tastes sweet.:: He emphasises with a slight hiss as he sensually kissed her chest while his claw caressed her sides, feeling the soft skin and the bump that he grew fond of. Before he could resume his ministrations, he nuzzled the swollen belly with such tenderness that surprised him. ::Then again, you always were, my dear.::
"I can say the same about you, my handsome king."
At the woman's remark, Ghidorah emitted a lustful growl and allowed her to roam her hands across his scaly body. He was impressed by the sudden boldness she was displaying and it got him excited, his tail whipping slightly. However, he was mindful of the spikes at the tip. Deciding to make her all putty under his touch, he latched onto her right nipple and he drank some of her milk before switching over to the left nipple and repeating the action, which caused her to emit a sigh of relief.
He wondered if he was releasing her of the pressure?
However, he smelled something that aroused him even more: her want for pleasure. Deciding to play along, he allowed Arissa to gently push him off and made him lay on his back. He had never slept on his back before since it would be uncomfortable for his brothers but now...
::And what are you planning to do, hmm?::
With a coy smile, the pregnant woman began to kiss his neck before she lowered herself to his prized possession. It was spear-like, girthy and enormous, causing Arissa to blush. Grasping the thick length in her hands, she began to pumped it slowly.
It made the former king let out a strangled "Bidibidibidi!" when she applied pressure to the member. Watching her having control on top of him and making him writhe underneath were some of the things he was starting to warm up to. If that wasn't enough, he almost shook the entire apartment with his roar.
'Damn this woman,' he thought through a hazy stupor. However, this human was full of surprises when she began to lick the tip of his spear with her tongue. Her eyes were looking up at him in a coy manner, causing Ghidorah to bit his bottom part of his maw with his teeth to stifle the roars.
Who taught this mousy little woman how to tame a beast such as him?
Kissing his tip, she slowly engulfed his length into her warm mouth. Of course, she couldn't fit the whole thing but nonetheless, she was sucking him off while he prevented himself from screaming, "Bidibidibidibidi!" Instead, he parted her long hair with a single claw.
::Beautiful...:: His telepathic voice became breathy that caused Arissa to shudder by the sudden goosebumps forming on her skin. As if the winds have changed, she stroked the base of his cock faster while still slowly bobbing up and down. Ghidorah lets out a gasp and was almost pushed over the edge. However, he stroked her back with his tail to signal her.
In a teasing manner, she straddled on his lower half, her wet core teasing his spear. Her face was flushed, her scent was addicting to the point he wanted to mate with her until she could see the stars. ::Are you ready, my dear? I am not oppose if you want to stop.::
Arissa shook her head and slowly lowered herself onto him as the titan from outer space gently pushed himself inside her. He lets out a low warble, how warm and slick it was around him. He waited for her signal if he was allowed to move. Holding her hips, Ghidorah's tongue lolled out while she gripped his shoulders.
Once she lets out a breathy moan, she began to move slowly while he stretched inside of her. He chuckled, a pleasant rumble in his chest that caused Arissa to bounce on top of him. Both of them were mindful of the baby despite being lost in the pleasure.
With her calling his name and making those sweet sounds, he began to growl.
"Ichi...please...I'm so close..." Arissa breathed, holding his head. Ghidorah captured her lips into a kiss as the both of them climaxed. He pulled out of her and allowed her to crawl on top of his chest as he laid on his back.
His wings were weak and shaking, so he tipped to the side, laying down beside her. She snuggled into his side, breathing heavily, her leg and arm hooked over him. Ghidorah nuzzled the top of her head. ::You're an amazing woman, Arissa. Never knew you can be so bold.::
He smiled when she buried her head at the crook of his neck. " You're not so bad yourself, King Ghidorah. I'm surprised by that too. Ichi, about this...it feels wrong yet..."
Ghidorah wrapped a wing around her like a blanket while the temperature outside was starting to warm up for the afternoon. He wondered if he could experiment with something in the kitchen. Her voice trailed off while one of her hands stroked his neck.
::I will not deny that your touch is distracting.::
She grinned, sitting up. "Just my touch?"
The golden dragon shot back a smirk and nodded. ::As much as I am tempted to mate with you once more, I believe we both need some rest.::
Arissa kissed him and then slowly got off of him to reach for something under the bed. It was a book with a few brochures inside and handwritten notes that got Ghidorah interest. She smiled a sad smile when she turned a page.
"I had a lot of plans when I moved here," she explained. "One of them happens to be writing a few stories and making money if Vinn wants me to be a permanent housewife. But after all this time, I just think these are a waste of time. Thought I might show you some before I throw this in the trash."
Before she could say anything else, Ghidorah nudged her with his tail, eyes staring at the yellow-tinted page.
::I'd like to read what you have written if you don't mind.::
Notes:
You know, I sometimes wonder if the phone is still ringing in the background while all of this is happening?
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Chapter 9: Before the Ink Runs Dry
Arissa was taken aback. Someone ACTUALLY wanted to read what she had written a long time ago?
Writing was her way of keeping an optimistic view on the world as much as it caves into her. Most of the stories were of simple things that made her happy: cafes, bookstores, festivals with a fantasy twist. It was written in an old notebook in pencil since Vinn threw out her laptop. He stated that only one spouse can have most of the devices while Arissa herself had her phone with most of the contact numbers of family.
She never had friends, even during her academic years. Her goals were to study and do well in exams based on what her parents told her to do. She might have group projects or study sessions, but she was never close with anyone.
That was until Vinn charmed her and open herself up to him. For a moment, Vinn was her only friend back then because he was always with her and showing her new things she would never imagined. However after he proposed to her and they got hitched, he showed his true colours.
::Such elegant scribbles,:: Ichi murmured, peering over her shoulder. From the corner of her eyes, there was gentleness in his. From what they had done, the pleasures...was she finally letting herself go?
What would Vinn think? Was she wasting her time to bring up something that was never going to happen anyway?
Pinching the bridge of her nose, Arissa flipped a page to show the curious dragon a few pages that were clearly crumpled. "Those were my original ideas but I erased them because it was all over the place. I...I do imagine what things would be like if I give this a go."
::Why didn't you?:: the false titan prompted, his tail thumped slightly. Arissa felt pressured by those words since she believed that she doesn't have a choice in this matter. All her life, it was about surviving and keeping her head down if she wants to stay out of trouble.
She had a few days before Vinn comes home. But even then, she fears for her life. Shoulders sagging with defeat, Arissa traced the faded pencil lines of her handwriting. It's been so long, she wasn't sure if she could pick it up again.
Hell, she doesn't have any experience with marketing since she graduated with a degree in geography.
"I don't know," she finally replied, voice rang hollow. "It looks easy since a lot of people do it, but I don't think I can ever be at their level." Shaking her head, she pushed a few strands of her hair that was across her face. Her belly stirred, sensing the baby kicking.
Ichi had not said a word, which she was thankful for. When Vinn would question or accuse her of something, she felt like preparing for a court case to explain her side before he could let her go. It had been a day and yet...
Spending time with Monster Zero gave her a chance to try some things her husband wouldn't approve of. Suddenly, her stomach growled, signalling her to get herself something to eat. Giving Ichi an apologetic smile, she excused herself to make something for the three of them.
Of course, she puts on a bathrobe to cover herself before making her way to the kitchen.
...
Ghidorah was both frustrated and fascinated by human emotions.
First, she was excited, then hollow, and then embarrassed. When he had his brothers, Ni was always aggressive, which needed to be controlled while San's head was always in the clouds. Sometimes, he wondered if he was the only one who had it together.
The more he spends time with Arissa, a few instances of his brothers appeared at the back of his mind. Unconsciously, he glanced on either side, hoping they would be there. Distracting himself, he nosed his way to Arissa's notes to read some of her works.
As much as he resents the humans, he won't deny that their creativity intrigued him. While he was absorbing the written words, he caught a scent of something that made him salivate. He was thankful that Ni and San were not around to know that he was starting to become curious about things.
He wondered if he should go out for a quick flight and hunt something?
Giving the kitchen a long glance, he decided to take a short flight to hunt something. He never would have thought of the mating that took place earlier. It was different yet with his current size, he could hold her in his wings and perform such feat!
::I will be back,:: he sends out his message telepathically before taking off through the window. As much as her humble abode was snug, he needed the fresh air and the wind on his wings. He decided to search for prey that might be big enough to take back home.
Of course, since the area was dark, he could fly as low as possible without causing any disturbances.
He spotted a few of those little creatures with long ears and strange legs that hopped about. Plunging down, he swiftly snatched two in his jaws, the bodies dangling for dear life by their tails. The warm blood that fell onto his tongue gave him a satisfied growl.
This was sure to impress her!
However, the response was through shocked screams. "Ichi! What is that?!" Arissa shrieked, pointing a finger at the two carcasses he had dropped onto a wooden table. Ghidorah, despite her reaction, he felt pleased.
::It's from my hunt,:: he announced with a reptilian smile. ::I know some humans do hunt these creatures for their carcass and I must say, the taste is warming up to me. They would have been small if I was back to my original size::
There was silence, but the pregnant human waddled to where the carcass was. She gave him a peck on the snout, causing him to emit a few rumbles. "It's sweet, Ichi, but I don't know how to skin them. We don't usually eat the furs but it can be put to good use. I made some spaghetti shrimp Alfredo with spinach. I placed some for you."
A part of Ghidorah wanted to roast the carcass, but the scent of this so called 'spaghetti' was tempting him. Very well, if she had not turned down the prey, there might be a chance after all. Since she had shared her human culture, he should share his.
Before he could devour the so called meal, he wondered if he could bring out the things she lost since her marriage.
Oh, he had a few things planned for tomorrow...if he knew how to work on those metallic things that humans used to release him and his brothers from the ice.
Notes:
It's a short chapter but I want to build on their relationship and bonds. Also, I have a lot of plans for Vinn ;)
Chapter 10: Drunks and Dragons
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
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Chapter 10: Drunks and Dragons
Eventually, Arissa managed to skin the dead kangaroos Ichi had brought from his hunt. She had to searched up on YouTube on how to skin an animal before using its meat for cooking. Recalling from an early era of university, she remembered the dishes that were made by the student counsel when she was an undergrad.
Too bad she doesn't have a meat grinder if she wanted to make mince meat for burgers.
While she was skinning, Ichi was happily 'cleaning up' the blood and furs that were on the floor. Then again, a dragon like him could eat almost anything. If those teeth could cut through metal, God forbid if anyone A to get onto his bad side.
"Are you alright?" she asked, finally washing her hand that was covered in kangaroo blood. Ichi lets out a low warble that she associated with content. ::I am well, Arissa. I can't understand why you would want to be cooped up here when the world is out there. Even if this planet is too small for my liking...::
Arissa rolled her eyes. Of course he would say that! After all, how many planets and galaxies have he conquered with his brothers. However, there was some truth to his words. Since her marriage with Vinn, she hardly left the house unless Vinn tells her to follow him. She couldn't remember the last time she had ever ventured out for her own leisure.
After marriage, she lost contact of her friends, family already given her away so she can't exactly move back, and now...
"Going out does feel nice," she murmured softly. A stir within her belly felt like the baby agreed with her. The former titan went over to her, his spiked tail swept across her leg. Never would she thought that no words were needed when she was around him.
With Vinn, she had to explain herself multiple times, more so than when she had caused her parents to scold her during her childhood.
::Do you know where to go?:: Ichi asked, his eyes held curiosity that was almost adorable for an intimidating space dragon. Arissa opened Google Maps on her phone and showed him the location of where they were and directions to the nearest train station. She figured they could at least go into town since it was only 20 minutes away via a train.
But Ichi's expression changed to discomfort. ::Wouldn't it be painful for you to walk all the way with the little one?:: he asked, nudging her belly slightly with his snout. The baby doesn't thrash a lot around him compared to Vinn.
"It's going to be hard for you too, Ichi," Arissa pointed out. "I don't think people are going to be happy with a dragon in broad daylight. Unless..."
::I'm listening.::
Arissa waddled her way to the bedroom and rummaged what was inside of the wardrobe. For someone with a lot of clothes, Vinn was very minimal with his selection. Some of the nicer coats and sweaters were gifts from his side of the family. One of them happened to be a nice poncho in brown-orange with red stripes. Taking the poncho out, she held it out in front of the golden dragon.
"It's not much but I-I think you would fit with your wings," she stated, a small blush formed on her face. Never had she felt this giddy around someone. Even with Vinn, she was swept off her feet and at best, being shy about it.
Ichi sniffed at the poncho before sneezing. ::It looks odd,:: he remarked with a shake of his head. ::But if this doesn't draw attention, then I shall take it. Now in terms of going there...::
...
'So this is a train,' Ghidorah thought to himself, ignoring the discomfort of clothing that he had to wear. So far, no one stared at him and he kept his tail hidden underneath the material Arissa called a 'poncho'. Why do humans have so many layers? It was more troublesome than having his brothers attached to the same body!
He and Arissa were sitting inside of a train to travel to the city. Since Arissa was pregnant, she sat on one of the priority seats, which the golden dragon found amusing. How they got themselves to the train station was because of Ghidorah's flight and they landed at a secluded spot. Of course, Arissa purchased tickets for the both of them before boarding the strange locomotive.
Then again, the entire species on this planet were nothing more than amusements.
If Ni were here, he would have snapped up at a few humans who were talking loudly, much to everyone's discomfort. San on the other talon, would be nosing his snout to everything that he finds interesting. Sometimes, his curiosity could cross certain boundaries that even the fat lizard with blue spikes wouldn't.
If he wanted to talk with Arissa, he had to move his move to synch with his telepathic speech. Usually, his direct communication would be with the little woman, but now that they were in public with others, he will have to open his communications system.
Of course, a gravity beam would be a second option...
On one occasion, a child who was tottering around the train approached him. He only lets out a small snort of contempt. What sort of parent would let their child wander freely without supervision? The idea of such neglect and misconduct fascinated him about all of these creatures on board with him.
Maybe his shrunken size was giving him a valuable insight to analyse the situation before making the next move.
"Ichi," Arissa tapped him on his wing. Leaning his head down, she whispered into his earhole: "I don't know if I can do this...what if I messed up or can't talk to people again?"
He blinked at the young woman's self-doubt. As much as he nipped and puts San in his place, Ghidorah would NEVER demean him to the point he doubted himself. Ni would have bitten his head off if he head done that.
::If you can talk to me,:: he began with a reptilian smile, moving his mouth a little, ::then you can talk to others. After all, you humans are social creatures, even when isolated.::
He was pleased with himself, much to other passengers who stared at him on such a blunt statement. Then again, other kaijus and titans have interesting reactions when he presented himself with his sheer power. Arissa stroke his wing, resisting the urge to let out a pleasurable rumble within him.
Eventually, they got off at the station that was underground while the city was above. Walking on two legs was a lot harder than he imagined, but if he were to blend it, Ghidorah would have to bear with it. With Arissa's condition, they walked to the elevator since it would be easier for them until...
"Oi! Oi, bitch! Come 'ere and talk to me!" a loud voice hollered at their direction. Immediately, Ghidorah steered her away so that they could reach the elevator in time. When they stepped inside, Arissa jammed the button with her thumb to close on the man who was hobbling after them.
Not even at close proximity, Ichi could smell his foul scent that reeked of vomit, urine and odour from the lack of bathing for approximately six months. He had learnt about human hygiene and not bathing could be a sign of mental illness.
None of them said anything until they stepped outside into the bright daylight of the city. Arissa's expression was filled with wonder. Ghidorah imagined her mate must have deprived her of such enrichments.
::So where are we going?:: he asked, trying to break the tensed silence. Arissa was about to answer when another loud-mouthed male was mumbling something incoherent at them. Now, Ghidorah found these sad creatures amusing, he drew the line when he grabbed the young woman by the hair.
With a whip that cracked like thunder, Ghidorah's spiked tail swung across the man and this caused a few passerby to stop in their tracks. Arissa whispered into his ear hole: "Ichi, let's go. I think the guy just learnt his lesson."
He was hesitant because as much as he would love to torture that sorry excuse of a fleshbag, Arissa's safety was his priority. Since when was he this soft?
Reluctantly, he complied and the both of them made their way to the city centre and sat on the bench. Arissa surprised him by pecking him on the cheek. "Thanks for saving me, back there. Sometimes, drunks do crazy things."
Ghidorah lets out a soft rumble. He nuzzled her before giving the bump from her belly the same treatment. ::Hope you and the little one are safe.::
Arissa giggled, and then pointed to a stall that was selling some kind of fruit concoction. "I think I'm going to buy myself something. I'll let you have a taste, okay?"
The golden dragon wanted to laugh but then he would blow his cover. While she was ordering her snack, he decided to kill some time by weaving through the alleyway for some unexpected prey.
And by prey, a few washed ups that seemed to cause disturbances. Well, not for long!
Notes:
Well, you can't change some things from Ghidorah. Then again, there will be plenty of that in the future ;)
I sometimes wonder if the baby will know who their father is once they're born
Chapter 11: A Short Walk in Town
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
Chapter Text
Chapter 11: A Short Walk in Town
It's been so long since Arissa has set foot into the city, let alone without Vinn by her side. Time seemed to stop ever since she was married and had not left the house. Seeing the bustling city with people, street performers and a few drunks were a sight.
In both good and bad ways...
::How unfortunate. Humans have such vices in order to numb themselves from the pain,:: Ichi remarked. Arissa smiled as they walked together. Being back in civilisation has never been so surreal. The city has not changed and yet...
::Something on your mind?:: Ichi asked with concern. He had his tail curled around her back to support her aching body while he was focusing on a street performer that was playing "Take On Me" on trumpet. Arissa was still dazed with the outing, but she managed to assure him with a nod.
She doesn't want this day to be ruined.
In terms of the messages on her phone, she briefly check to make sure that Vinn had not blown up on her. Most of them consists of unknown numbers from countries she's never been to while only five from her husband. So far, the messages from Vinn were about his extended stay at work without ounce of assurance about her. A record for not giving her any exclamation marks in each text, or missed calls. Another message from him informed her about the money he will transfer for her to spend in their joint account. She doesn't spend much on herself except for groceries or paying the bills if he's working overtime.
Ever since their marriage, Vinn INSISTED that she shouldn't have to work or worry about money because he will be in charge to financially support them. At first, it sounded like a good plan until a few months into her pregnancy. Arissa could not remember the last time she had bought anything without his permission and it scares her because she felt guilty for spending. A part of her assured that he does provide the money, but...
::Do you have anything to barter?:: Ichi's question caught her off-guard. He was peering over her shoulder to skim through the messages. Either he was uninterested, or Ichi had a great poker face when his eyes scanned through her phone. Patting her pocket from her skirt, she took out a small coin purse which had a bank debit card, a few coins and a fistful of cash.
In other words, not much on herself.
"I'm not sure what can we do," Arissa murmured, counting her pocket change. "I think the closest think we can buy would be those ready-made lunches at Woolworths supermarket. I haven't been to the city for so long and..."
There was a lump in her throat. She felt Ichi's warm tail wrapped around her waist in a type of hug. ::You will catch up. Is there a place where we can gather information?::
Realising what he meant, Arissa spotted an info counter to inquire about the city. She lived here for a few months, and it felt like she was starting to experience the city for the first time. She took a few free brochures, one hand gripping Ichi's wing while the other was checking on the baby.
So far, no kicks or unpleasant pains throughout her body.
Giving the golden dragon an affectionate squeeze, maybe today would be a good day to unwind. She felt selfish for doing this, knowing her duty as a mother and wife comes first before anything else. And yet...
'Maybe I can take a small break from all of that,' she mused to herself. Taking a deep breath, she decided to make the most of today.
...
Humans were nothing but insects, at least to his eyes.
If his past self knew he would be fornicating with the very thing he ought to destroy as part of his nature, he would rip his own head off. But spending the whole day with Arissa had given him a new perspective.
He values intelligence, and thus, this experience with his new body gave him a chance to study this planet's civilisation, cuisine and culture.
Most kaijus have their own nature, which was reflected on in what he was witnessing in humans. At the moment, he was getting the hang of walking on two legs while his wings were folded to the side like that damn fire bird. He was thankful that he couldn't detect other kaijus. The indignity he would receive!
And yet, he sometimes unconsciously turn his head to his left and right. He could imagine how Ni and San would think of him. Ni would just rip his head off so that he could be leader of Ghidorah.
Jokes on them, he thought to himself as he flexed his wings. Right now, he and Arissa were watching the view of the river with ferries coming by as they sat on one of the benches. For the first time, the young human was positively glowing if there was a word to describe her. When they first met, no doubt anyone would tremble at his appearance but now, she looked so relaxed. During their walks in the so-called 'city', he couldn't help but noticed how she struggled to make eye contact with others of her own kind.
He learned through observation and those things at stores called books about the aspect of human nature. As fascinating as the civilisation was, there were atrocities that they have committed which piqued his interest. Whether it was the minor violence on the streets regarding people who were deep in their vices or wars that they have denied.
'Humans are the most aware yet ignorant of all species,' he concluded with a smirk. Arissa had her eyes closed as she takes in the cool breeze. She was leaning against him while one hand had the bag with all of the essential items. Ichi made a mental note to carry her when they get back. The golden dragon almost lets out a growl at the thought of her 'mate' leaving her vulnerable with their unborn offspring.
Instinctively, he lowered his head to nudge her pregnant belly. A small kick responded, causing him to emitting a few chirp-like growls he only made when he's affectionate. He wondered what the little scrap would look like once they entered the world.
Then again, the world will not be soft no matter how many were born.
'Your mother is the most interesting creature, little one,' he thought about it as he nuzzles the bump. 'She's putting on a brave face but she needs help.'
"Ichi?"
::Any plans after this?::
Arissa stroked his neck and rests her cheek upon his chest. "I think we are done for today. Though, I don't remember the city being so vast and alive. It's been so long..."
He instinctively draped a wing across her shoulder. ::Do you not enjoy yourself?::
"Oh, I am, don't get me wrong," she assured him. But Monster Zero himself could sense her agitation as she continued, "It's just that everyone has everything together and not having to fear anything. Living in the moment. But I don't know if I deserve to live in the moment because of..."
She stopped, unable to finish her sentence. Ichi simply licked her cheek as a way to comfort her while she held on. His hearing detected something he now recognised as music, which was common from where they were. However, this particular piece caught his attention:
Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On a, Jupiter and Mars
::Interesting sound,:: he murmured, causing Arissa to look at him quizzically. He gestured with his tail at the person performing to a small crowd. She giggled and tapped his snout gently. "That's a classic from Frank Sinatra. I have a feeling you could be a fan."
::What gave you that assumption, my dear?::
"Just a feeling. I think we should have something sweet before we leave. What do you say?"
Her sudden enthusiasm was stirring something within him. She smelled of sweet oranges and cinnamon, the scents he became fond of. A primal desire would be to rut it out immediately but knowing his intelligence and restrain, he will wait until the time was right.
Instead, he gave a soft "Bidibidibidi" as his way of laughing. ::You will have to show me what they offer.::
With an excited squeak, she suddenly gave him a peck on the cheek.
Notes:
Come on, we all want something sweet once in a while ;)
I cannot imagine Arissa handling 3 heads, let alone 1~
Chapter 12: Through the Valley
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
Chapter Text
Chapter 12: Through the Valley
Human civilisation never failed to amuse him.
If any kaijus were to see him perched on a cafe in what was called a cafe, exchanging conversations with his prey while eating these half-moon things referred to as croissants, he wouldn't hear the end of it. Humans sure love to create self-indulgent things for their own consumption.
He pondered quietly as he chewed another flaky pastry with a satisfied growl.
"It's good, isn't it?" Arissa teased at the opposite side. She was drinking a very colourful liquid that looked as red as the fire bird. He observed others around him, who were socialising without a care in the world. San's type of thinking while Ni would have destroyed this place while devouring the pastries.
Regardless of his judgement, Ghidorah understood why cafes and bars were essential as part of human culture. Then again, he noticed a few of them were staring on their metallic devices. Almost like a trance while eating. ::Interesting...::
The young woman nibbled on her third croissant as she looked up at him. "The pastries? It's a good thing we ordered a set that came with hot chocolate. They're pretty good, aren't they?"
He responded with a nod. ::I will admit that you humans are creative with your food. Though, you also destroy thinks unintentionally. I wouldn't have known this if I was at my normal size.::
"Is that all you can think about?" she asked as she drank her hot chocolate. "I didn't know kaijus have a basic instinct to destroy everything. From Godzilla, Mothra, even those living in volcanoes?"
Ghidorah lets out a low growl. To be compared to on the same level as that fat lizard and insect were insults! Then again, he had not destroyed a single thing since his size has changed. He only ate more of the crescent-shaped pastry. Now that he has a body of his own, it feels surreal to know that he doesn't have to keep his brothers in check.
::It's my nature,:: he admitted, voice hushed. ::What I find fascinating besides humanity's destructive nature, is how you still need to find a sense of purpose even as an adult. Interesting, really.::
Arissa pushed a few strands of her hair back. "It's not interesting, Ichi. When we reach a certain age, we must know certain things. If not, you're going to fall behind and be shunned. Of course, they don't outright do it in your face, but the shame and stares are enough."
Sensing that she was shifting in her seat, he curled his spiked tail around her leg underneath the table as a way to comfort her. Sometimes, he could sense the life she carried based on how agitated she was. He couldn't imagine a sire not feeling proud of having a mate carrying his offspring and running off with someone else.
::I think it's a wonderful thing,:: he stated, gazing into her dark brown eyes. ::When I hatched along with my brothers, we already have a purpose. We don't question it. But now that I'm here, in my own body, I might have to find something as well.::
The young woman only nodded, hand caressing his scaly tail. The baby had not stirred up a fuss, which gave her a sense of relief.
...
After their little cafe episode, Arissa was holding on for dear life as Ghidorah flew over the valley where they could see vineyards with their spiralled grapes and a few small houses that were in fact breweries. She's been in the country since her high school years and yet, she has not visited any of the sites.
Feeling melancholic about missing out, she hugged Ghidorah's neck as he landed on a clear site that had a small creek and lushed greenery that hid his golden hide and wings as wide as the sails of yachts. The scent was soothing and thick leaves act as shade of the both of them. Arissa was more concern about hikers that might come across them since there was another vineyard in the distant.
::Are you well?:: Ghidorah asked with concern. He flattened his body so that she could slide down his wing. Arissa clutched her stomach, checking if the baby was causing a fuss. She gave the golden dragon an assuring stroke on his side. "I'm alright, Ichi. It's just so surreal to be up in the air and seeing the whole valley. After that walk to town and now this, I feel like I want to try a lot of things."
Ghidorah emitted a cooing sound. ::You will. With your offspring arriving in the near future, you could show them what you have experiences from this...journey. Most of them do need guidance and nurture from both parents. I will admit that I do envision if my brothers and I would turn out differently if we knew our sire and dame.: He began to stretch his wings to their extend and laid on his stomach. It was rather adorable to see him splayed out like a cat whenever they found something to warm their bodies.
Her heart fluttered at the thought of her baby growing up to be able to see beauty as Ghidorah had showed her. She felt bad for comparing him to her husband, who only regarded her whenever he needs and wants something. The women in her family told her that her new role as a wife was to bear children and submit to her husband's demand no matter the demands. She should be lucky, considering her grandmother never completed her studies, her mother gave up on her work when she had her and her siblings.
In a nutshell: Arissa was experiencing an existential crisis.
She decided to wander off, leaving Ghidorah to sun bathe since it's be so long since she had explored on her own without supervision. From touching the flowers to taking some photos of wild birds, Arissa felt a sense of peace. The sight of the grapes made her hungry and who knew seeing food she eats everyday being homegrown gave her excitement. A few things she had in mind.
"Ichi?"
The dragon who was called Monster Zero began to stir from his sleep and opened a single eye. ::I'm awake, little woman. Anything happen?::
Waddling towards him, she stroked his snout which made him rumble with pleasure. "Thank you for bringing me out. I thought it would be scary, but it turns out that I just needed time to readjust back into society. I couldn't have done it without you."
Ghidorah leaned forward and licked her cheek. She giggled at how his forked tongue was so ticklish against her skin. But at the same time, the contact sends goosebumps throughout her body. She prayed that the quivering at her legs were just from being tired of standing too long.
::I doubt that. It's believed that you have done that yourself. I just nudged,:: he gave her a sharp-tooth smile. ::Now, are you ready to go back?::
Nodding shyly, Ghidorah lowered his head for her to straddle on before she slides down onto his back. Arissa never got tired of stroking his crown of horns, musing at the fact that's how the creature called himself king.
She wondered if she would get to stroke him again if he was in his original size?
He took off with a small run, hop a bit until he felt wind rising under his wings. The view of the valley had gotten smaller and smaller by the time they were both above the clouds. Sun was setting, giving the sky a beautiful abstract colour of blue, pinkish-red and orange.
With a satisfied hum, she hugged his neck once more.
...
Coming back home wasn't an issue since they entered through an open window. So far, no signs indicating that Vinn has returned. Ghidorah was surprisingly fast despite his spiked tail and crowned horns that could be used as drag against the wind.
Arissa began to enter her bedroom to change. "Ichi, feel free to watch something or read while I shower," she called from the door. Ghidorah nodded and was laying down on the floor like a cat splooting. If she wasn't in desperate need for a shower, she would have taken a photo of it.
During her time in the shower, Arissa rubbed her stomach affectionately. "It won't be long before you arrive, baby. Mama can't wait to see you."
Running her fingers through her wet hair, Arissa thought about Ichi and how kind he has been toward her. He could have eaten her, let alone destroy an entire planet if he wanted to, but he didn't. She loved how his thoughts were when he spoke them telepathically during their date. Throughout their interactions, not once had the baby kicked her hard.
A tingle shivers down her spine and she felt a throb between her legs. Images of her husband was replaced with the golden crown of horns from the false king of the kaijus. Mixed emotions stirred within her when she first made out with a dragon from outer space and his...
"Fuck," she bit her lower lip. She wanted him. Needed him.
Once she was done with her shower, the young woman decided on something she never would have done in her adult years. Fully nude with water dripping down her body, she opened the bedroom door and peered out. "Ichi~"
Ghidorah stirred from his position and his head immediately straightened up when he saw her. With caution, he licks his chops and entered the room. He puffed through his nostrils. ::What are you doing, little woman?:: he asked, voice was deep and it had a teasing tone. Arissa cupped his face into her hands and began to kiss him.
The young woman sighed into the kiss when she felt him reciprocating. Their tongues touch while a deep warbling sound reverberated from Ghidorah's throat. She tasted hints of cinnamon and chai from their earlier date at the cafe. It suited him since she always thought that suited him.
::Tell me,:: he growled, parting the kiss with their saliva trailing. ::What do you want from me?::
"Ichi..."
::Tell me.::
She began to wrap her arms around his neck, letting her caramel skin rub against his rough golden scales. "You, Ichi. I want you. Please...I need you..."
With a satisfied snarl, Ghidorah gently nudged her head with his. A gesture that meant that it was time. Leading him to the king-size bed, Arissa laid on her back as she submits her body to the dragon's desire.
Arissa moaned when Ghidorah began to flicker his forked tongue across her nipple before capturing one into his mouth with such tenderness. The aches turned into pleasure as he suck on one before switching to the other. She felt his member against her wet slick, grinding underneath him to urge him on.
"Mmmm...it feels so good..." she breathed, causing Ghidorah to lower his head to nuzzle her pregnant belly. Nodding to grant him permission, she felt his Monster Zero penetrating inside of her.
Nothing mattered anymore except the sounds of their growls and moans while skin slapping on scales. She was clear with what she had wanted and does not regret saying it to the dragon. It doesn't hurt, her body feeling like butter while the both of them kissed again.
::Ah...I'm getting close, love,:: she heard him in her mind. The pace was getting fast and she too was feeling the climax. ::That's right, my love, I need you to peak for me. Clench my spear with your tight snatch so I may claim you as mine.::
Her mind was fuzzy from the pleasure, but she was certain that she had heard him calling her his love. Besides the intimacy, she too yearned for that as well. Ichi was hers and hers alone.
He grunted out her name and continued to thrust shallowly within her until he stopped releasing his seed deep inside her. He rested his head at the crook of her neck placing light pecks with his maw. Slowly, he pulled out of her with a bit of his essence seeping out. When they both caught their breaths, Arissa touched the side of his face.
"Ichi, I want to tell you something. I-"
Ghidorah's face was stunned but without warning, his head slid off of his long neck, leaving a bloody mess on the sheet. Before she could process was going on, behind where Ghidorah's headless body was a livid appearance of her ex husband with an axe in his hand.
Notes:
Oh no! Ghidorah's dead! What ever shall we do? *sarcasm*
Chapter 13: Return of the King
Chapter Text
Chapter 13: Return of the King
Arissa couldn't even processed how Vinn managed to come back without making a sound. Right now, she was more distraught by watching the severed head of Ichi rolling across the room. Clutching her stomach, she backed until she felt the headboard.
"V-Vinn....I-"
A hard slap was landed across her face. It was so sudden, Arissa thought her head might come clean off just as Ichi's has across the floor. There wasn't any time to mourn for Monster Zero. During their interactions during these days, she was feeling something more than just intimacy for the golden dragon.
He was called Monster Zero, but that title should have been crowned to the man before her- or what's left of his humanity. "So this is why you haven't been answering my calls...to think you were raped by that monster and now..."
Arissa uttered a terrible shriek as he clutches her long hair and yanks her forward. He plops onto the edge of the bed and forces her across his spread knees as easily as if she were a misbehaved child. Her enlarged pregnant belly was pressed against his bony knee, adding pressure that was going to squeeze her insides. "Time for a little discipline, dear wife."
She clawed at the wrist of his hand clutching her hair and kicked his sturdy frame, trying to find a way to free herself. "Let me go, you asshole!"
Whack! Her cheeks became red from the impact, knowing a bruise was formed. Her past self would have let him strike her again and even humiliate her, but this time, a fire stirred within her to protect her baby and avenge her fallen dragon. She glared at him with teary eyes, straightening herself despite the pain from her lower abdomen.
He barked, "Tell me what a slut you are!"
Arissa punched at his wrist, and growl, "Let go of me, you sadistic sicko!"
"That's no way to speak to your husband, you spoiled little brat." Whack! Arissa bucked and yelped as he smacks her again. "I'm gonna teach you to respect and obey me, even if it takes all night." Whack! Whack! Whack! He beats her swollen cheeks with three quick slaps, each more painful than the last as Arissa gritted her teeth when his free hand and frantically kick her legs. Once she steadied herself, he grabbed her by her throat and shoved her against the pole at the edge of the bed.
Arissa could breathe and her head was getting dizzy. "Let...go!" she choked breathlessly. "You...monster!"
Vinn demanded, "Tell me you're a bad girl!"
"Fuck you... motherfucker!"
"Tell." Whack! "Me." Whack! "You're." Whack! "A." Whack! "Bad." Whack! "Girl." Whack!
Tears streaming down her face, she screamed, "Go fuck yourself!"
Whack! Whack! Whack! The pain was intense and as if Vinn wasn't satisfied, he lets go of her throat and punched her stomach hard. Arissa curled up into a ball and gasped in pain. How could he do this to her? To his own child?!
Her vision was starting to get blurry while her lower abdomen was starting to have contractions from the sheer impact. Arissa panicked, thinking she might lose her baby this way. She was in pain and was about to fall from the bed when a squelching, snapping sound of bones caught both of their attention.
The headless body of Ghidorah was slowly regenerating from bones growing from the neck with a wiggling forked tongue in the middle like a worm. Slowly, where the head was sliced off was a new replacement with the same crests, golden scales but eyes narrowed with fury. Both of them were horrified, but Arissa used this opportunity to press her foot down on Vinn's crotch. Howling in pain, Arissa scrambled away until her back was pressed against the wall near the entrance of the apartment.
Her objection was to survive. The more she stays, there was a high chance of her and the baby not making out alive.
Before Vinn could grabbed her again, he was lunged by the neck from the Golden Demise. Both her husband and Ghidorah crashed out of the window with Vinn's screaming ringing out. Arissa wanted to check, but a sudden spasm of pain jolted her. She tried to steady herself, but she felt something dripping between her legs.
'No! It's too soon!!'
Gasping and stifling a scream, she took her phone to dial the emergency number to get her to the nearest hospital. For once, she wanted to do something her past self would never do. Clutching her stomach, she scanned her damaged apartment and found Vinn's personal belongings: phone, wallet and all of his cards.
There was no time to waste!
When the operator asked her about her home address, the pain became too unbearable. She pulled down her pants and panties, since there wasn't anyone around. Praying the services would arrive soon, Arissa focused on her breathing and finding something in case of a blood bath.
It was too soon for her little one to make their appearance.
...
With his regeneration, Ghidorah was ready to torture this pathetic waste of a parasite in his claws. Although he was beheaded before, the memories retain. He was flying high until they were in the stratosphere. He knew humans could not survive this height and yet, they believed to be superior to all living beings.
How pathetic!
When they were high enough, the clouds darkened, providing him with a satisfying hum. Mace-like tail began to rattle before he performed a loop and decided to loosen this human's grip on his claws. Watching him fall from the stratosphere gave him a sense of euphoria.
He will count until he could snap the human up. Oh, he wasn't going to kill just yet! No, he will suffer the same way he had treated his mate. At this point, it didn't matter that she's a human and he's a being beyond the galaxies.
Folding his wings, he dives down to angle himself next to the fallen human before catching him in his maw. He wasn't going to eat him. That would be too easy and toxic for his health. Instead, he shook the screaming human in his jaw since he was at a smaller height. The clouds were starting to swirl, storm was brewing.
"Let me go!! Please, I'm begging you!!! Lord Buddha have mercy!!!!!" he pleaded in his maw. Ghidorah had a smirk, knowing that he had pushed this human to his limit to the point he was requesting something so daft. Releasing his maw, he threw his head back to emit a laugh that complimented the thunder:
"Bidibidibidibidi!"
The human was never going to hit the ground. He made sure of that! His mace-like tail began to rattle again as a warming before whacking him across the sky. More of his little activities was drawing the storm close.
"BIDIBIDIBIDIBIDI!!" he roared to the darkened skies, ready to use his new ability once more.
With a clasp of thunder, clouds starting to become cumulonimbus and lightning crackled around him. Testing his wings and shaking off a few crackles, Ghidorah was now back to his 90 feet height. Flying to the human was a breeze now that he's back.
Grabbing him with his curled tail, he loves watching this pathetic worm squirm within his grasp. His neck started to glow with yellow electricity as he reared his head back. At this point, the human stopped squirming to stare up at him, his adrenaline fear diminished when the golden dragon released him from his coiled tail.
"Oh sh-"
With a loud screech, yellow beams of electricity shot forth from Ghidorah's mouth and the human's existence was vaporised. Rain started to fall as he lets out a roar to assert his victory despite its minuscule proportion.
He decided to find himself a place to land since mass-shifting used up most of his energy. Food and rest will be his fuel. All he could think about now was his single head and...
'Arissa...'
He growled to himself, wishing he had a resurrection ability to bring back something from the dead just to torture them for his own amusement. Ni would have agreed while San...he just needed some discipline before he could cooperate.
Finding a beach, he spreads his wings and flattened himself in the cool sand. He needed rest before he could find her again. Logically, thinking about manoeuvring through the city will be a challenge but that can wait.
Not a second before he could close his eyes, the ground beneath him began to tremble. A terrible sound echoed like thunder. Lifting his head, his scales began to glow yellow-gold as a pair of eyes and dorsal scales flashed blue was emerging from the sea.
SSKKRRREEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOONNNNK!
Notes:
Sorry for the delay, everyone. I had a near-death experience, waves of turmoil and a Masters to handle
Yeah, Ghidorah's gonna be in his original size for now until he recovers. We'll see...
Chapter 14: Blood of Reptiles
Notes:
(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
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Chapter 14: Blood of Reptiles
Arissa's vision was blurry while her body felt like iced knifes stabbing her repeatedly as waves of contractions started to control her. Her baby was coming and it was too soon. The stress of Vinn, Ichi and everything else had made the delivery too soon.
"I..Ichi..: she called out weakly as another contraction hits her. She was too weak to scream when the nurses told her to push for the baby's sake. None of the biology classes or experiences from the women in her family prepared her for the pain that seemed endless.
As if someone had plunged an iced knife to her belly and it was pushing out a creature of flesh and bones out of her vagina. Mind was flashing for a future scenario. Will she or the baby survive this ordeal? Arissa wants Ghidorah. She wants her mother. Wants this to end. Wants. Wants Wants.
She felt as if she was going to see the afterlife, but the weak sound of her baby's cries brought her back to the present. Her baby had survived, and she too, except on a thin thread. Opening her eyes, Arissa saw a nurse cradling a tiny bundle in a blanket. Tears formed in her eyes, but her heart stopped at the pitiful sight of her newborn infant.
The infant was no more the size of a gourd.
Her baby...her poor, poor baby...
"Congratulations, it is a girl," the nurse announced softly. "But since she's born a bit early, she's required specialised care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Before we put her in the incubator, would you like to hold her?"
Arissa nodded weakly, exhausted from the delivery and she was still feeling pains from the blunt trauma. Cradling the tiny infant in her arms, Arissa murmured, "Hi, baby...I'm your mama."
After a few minutes, she reluctantly allowed the nurse to take her daughter until she was well. Leaning into the soft pillow, Arissa closed her eyes to allow herself some time to sleep. Her mind, body and soul were exhausted from everything that had happened.
Pushing the blanket close to her, she imagined it to be Ghidorah's wings enveloping her into an embrace. Despite being reptilian, she blushed at how warm he was and how tender he could be when she was carrying her little one. "Ichi...where are you?"
Arissa will think of a name for their child once she's well-rested. She's putting all of her trust in the nurses tending to the both of them.
...
He remembered everything.
Every bone, flesh and muscle quivered when the fat lizard lumbered towards the shore, leaf-like dorsal plates along his back was starting to glow an electric blue, signalling his charge to fire. Ghidorah doesn't want to fight to dominate the planet. Ideas of domination was the LAST thing on his mind, now that he was on his own.
Ni...San...The lone head had made his decision. Giving himself a running start, he allowed the wind to capture under his wings so that he could fly before the fat lizard could blast him. He remembered everything clearly. No matter how many dismemberments he took, the memories retained.
Rearing his head, Ghidorah's neck started to glow yellow as crackles of his gravity beam shot from his mouth with an after-buzz. In the past, he would aim for the lizard's mouth so that his blast could overpower and then slowly kill him on the inside. It singed a bit of the lizard's rough and scaly cheek as he roared in pain.
"SSKKRRREEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOONNNNK!"
He should feel satisfied at the pain he inflicted upon his enemy. In fact, he used to relish in the pain as if it were a euphoric pleasure. That was when he had his brothers with him. However, he felt tired and he had a feeling the fat lizard would be too. He might as well drop down and let himself get devoured just as his brothers had during the battle in Boston. But now, his mind was elsewhere and a part of him felt it- no, them.
An odd sensation stirred within him. He felt Arissa's pain, her cries, and all of the strenuous experiences without being present. As for the little one...
The baby was born but something was wrong.
His dreaming had cost him a grab by the tail as the fat lizard tried to pull him down. The light in Ghidorah's throat reached his head as he opened his mouth to loosen the hold.
"SSSHHHHAAAAAKKKKK!"
A small victory of a blast to the fat lizard's face. Instead of letting out a cry, he simply attacked him and began to bite the thick neck. A few of his claws began to scrape a few chunks off the armour-like hide. That was stopped by a chomp to Ghidorah's right wing.
Giving a snarl, he flapped once to evade his enemy's attacks before using his mace-like tail to smack a nearby limestone to hit him on the snout. "BIDIBIDIBIDIBIDIBIDI!!" he bellowed as claps of thunder rolled above him. He was challenging him, warning him about the next attack. Diving down again, he needed to do sinusoidal cycles to get wind under his large wings to create lifts. It doesn't matter that his wings had a few holes from the blast.
"SKKRRRAAAAWWW! BIDIBIDIBIDIBIDIBIDI!!"
"SSKKRRREEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOONNNNK!"
Diving down, he opened his mouth again to blast another gravity beam, with talons ready to grab one of those dorsal plates. Trophy, perhaps, but it was a message he wanted to send. Large clawed arms grabbed him, while Ghidorah's talons locked onto the fat lizard's glowing plates as his atomic breath began to charge.
Luckily, he managed to use all of his might to push him down into the water, despite it being the lizard's main domain. The ocean glowed blue and flashes of yellow electric beams fizzled a few fishes. While he could hold his breath, he knew that the fat lizard had the upper hand. If he dies, there would be a chance of regeneration if he wasn't devoured like his brothers.
He needed to tell him to forfeit the match.
That would be something to ponder about, because the fat lizard had pushed him down to the bottom of the sea, his tail twitching feebly before a silent thump happened.
...
Ghidorah felt his body- or what's left of his body when he opened his eyes. Lungs filled with seawater while he wriggled on the seabed. He tried to flap his wings and balanced himself, but felt a phantom sensation that caused him to open his maw.
He was limbless and the salinity was giving him excruciating pain when regenerating. Despite this, he struggled to swim up to the surface before his eyes caught a bioluminescent blue swimming towards him. Lighting was all he needed as he pushed through the pain.
For Arissa and the little babe.
Gurgling through his screams, he propelled himself with his new-grown tail as he pointed his head to the surface. The bellowing sound was otherworldly, something he appreciates, but was not looking forward to if he stops swimming.
Once his golden body breaks the surface, his new wings had fully developed while his talons were still stumps. He lets out a cry as the skies darkened and the thunder rolled. He needed to act quickly before the lizard leaps out of the water.
His snout began to bump the ions of lighting as he closed his eyes to envelop himself into the dark skies. It will used up most of his energy and make him famish, but that could wait. He needs his form to change.
He was done being 90 feet tall with wingspan.
Once the lighting crackles, Ghidorah lets out another roar as a farewell and new beginning to the life he will forge.
Notes:
You know, I sometimes wonder if people with regenerative abilities experienced past lives or pain as they regrow their limbs?
Sorry for the long wait as I have been busy with my university programmes and other things that are in my personal life. Hope you enjoy this chapter!
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