Godzilla and all related characters and trademarks are © Toho Co. Ltd. Jagereth is © Zillah 91.

AFTERMATH

The enormous beam shot forward, blasting Jagereth clean away. The ends of its wings simply tore off as the beam forced it into the air.

This beam, though, was different. It was a red blast, with yellow lightening spiralling around it. Finally, the huge, destructive arc of energy burst through Jagereth's back. The monster howled in pain and horror as its skin became black, as its body turned to ash.

Finally, it erupted in an enormous explosion. Jagereth's ash scattered through the air as Godzilla roared to the heavens in victory. Finally, the explosion cleared, and a few scales drifted to the ground. They were all that was left of the once-mighty demon.

Miki looked on, tears again streaming down her face. This time, though, they were tears of joy.

Godzilla! You're alive!

Of course I am. It takes more than a sharpened stick to beat me!

Miki smiled. You did it!

I know. But I couldn't have done it without you. If not for you, Miki, I would be dead, and the whole planet would have been burned to the ground- thanks to Jagereth's mind games.

I know. But a lot of things he said to me…they were still true…

Perhaps, Miki. You may have done those things, but you have earned forgiveness.

How?

What do you mean how? You just helped save the whole planet! So it's about time you stopped with the guilt!

Miki couldn't help smiling. You really are getting a sense of humour.

I know. I think you really are rubbing off on me.

She looked at the scales as they landed. So Jagereth…

He is dead. Blasted into a million pieces. A blast like that…even a Kaiju can't come back from that. A once powerful demon, now just another addition to the list of the Kaiju who have died by my hand.

I'm just glad this is over.

As am I. And now, it finally is over. After 50 years, it's finally over…as I said; Jagereth is another victim to fall before me. But he will be the last.

What?

Other Kaiju may fall before me, Miki. But I have one more thing to thank you for. You have shown me the truth- that not all humans are what I thought. And now…I finally don't fell like I have to do this anymore.

So what will you do now?

I don't know Miki. Let's face it- there's nothing I really have to do. And for the first time in 50 years, I can actually say that.

Godzilla turned and slowly walked toward the Ocean.

Yes?

That beam…could you have done that at any time?

Yes, I could.

Well, why didn't you?

Godzilla's face didn't change, but she knew he was smiling mentally. Now, where's the fun in that?

Miki was on the roof of G-Force headquarters, deep in thought, when she heard an ever more familiar voice.

Things on your mind, Miki?

Yes- a lot of things.

Such as?

G-Force. Gordon said they could use someone with my abilities. It's just…since we're linked, I don't feel right about joining your enemies.

Enemies no longer, Miki. I told you, that's over.

I know. But try telling them that.

Best not to- and you'd better keep this link under wraps, too. You don't want that kind of attention.

Godzilla…I never really thanked you.

For what?

For saving me about a million times. From Jagereth…and from myself.

Godzilla's mental image smiled in front of her. The only real thing you needed saving from was your own guilt.

I know. It's just…when you remember something like that for all those years…

I understand. But you needn't feel guilty.

I know that. But…I still remember what happened. The day Akira and I wound up on the streets.

I know. When your Aunt died, he took his grief out on you.

I wonder how my Mother would feel, knowing my Dad married her sister?

Which makes Akira your stepbrother as well as your Cousin. Is that right? These human relations confuse me.

Anyway…thanks again. Like I said, I'm just glad this is all over.

Indeed it is. A chapter of both our lives is now closed, Miki. And perhaps, for both of us, this ending is a new beginning.

THE END

And so ends my second Kaiju epic. Still, feel free to review! Hopefully this has answered any questions you had.

Anyway, I now plan to finally update my Tekken fic, and I may start work on the sequel soon. But truth be told, I think I've earned a break from writing. We're talking two stories, each with around 25 chapters, in around two months. In any case, let me know if this makes you thirsty for a sequel.

Sayonara!