Colossus By Design: Season 3 - Excerpt 126

[May 8, 2168]
[Outer Space, Past Earth's Orbit]

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The Metarch Overseer shakes his head and scowls due to his minor annoyance at the fleet of Mechagodzilla carrier ships managing to escape just in the nick of time once again. However, the true god quickly composes himself and turns his attention back to the monster defenders of the remnants of Humanity. The red dragon lazily flies through the Meta-laden void of space to return to where he confronted Godzilla; he takes his time coming back around.

As the draconian Metarch flies around the solar system's yellow sun, Godzilla and Mechagodzilla continue to float in place.


(Mechagodzilla): MY TRUE BODY IS CURRENTLY HOSTING THE LAST REMNANTS OF THE SOUL OF YOUR FATHER. HE HAS REQUESTED THAT I SPEAK ON HIS BEHALF TO YOU.


The young Godzillasaur listens intently, eager to see what message her recently deceased father might have for her.


(Mechagodzilla): HE HAS FORESEEN WHAT IS NEEDED TO DEFEAT SAFI'JIIVA. YOU MUST ASCEND TO A METARCH YOURSELF IN ORDER TO HOPE TO BE A MATCH FOR HIM.


Upon hearing this, Godzilla turns her back on Mechagodzilla, taking a moment to think over this daunting proposition. Before she can fully finish, the fleet of carrier ships suddenly warps several kilometres away from their current position; the strong properties of Nanometal and additional hard-light shielding protects the ships from the ambient heat and radiation. This catches the ruler of all monsters off-guard due to them being within the imminent danger zone as Safi'jiiva is on approach and coming within visual range; she tries to fly off to protect them, but Mechagodzilla gets in her way once again.


(Mechagodzilla): PLEASE HEAR US OUT FIRST.


Godzilla stops trying to push through, albeit with great frustration.


(Mechagodzilla): THE OVERSEER SAID THAT SOULS ARE NEEDED FROM THE COLLECTIVE DEATHS OF A HUMANOID SPECIES. IT IS THE BELIEF OF MYSELF AND YOUR FATHER THAT ONE OF THE REMAINING RACES WILL NEED TO BE SACRIFICED.


At the utterance of this requirement, Godzilla immediately knocks Mechagodzilla out of the way and flies off to join the fleet; the Biliusaludo mech flies after her. As she reaches the ship holding her closest friends and family, she suddenly feels the immense pressure that the mere presence of the Metarch entails, prompting her to turn around to face the red dragon once more; Safi'jiiva comes into view soon after.


"They're right, little one. The collective deaths of even one of the races that are being ferried by the living metal will provide you with the means to combat me."

"But allow me to provide an alternative. If you consume the souls of Humanity and become a Metarch under my tutelage, I will spare the lives of your friends and family. I shall even spare the other remnant races and let them live freely."

"What do you say? Either everyone's lives while leaving you and the Exif alone, or only Humanity while everyone else goes free."


Without any hesitation, Godzilla roars in defiance and charges at the Metarch Overseer. Like a shooting star, she soars across space with incredible speed and force directly at Safi'jiiva, intent on fighting to the bitter end without compromising her values. Just as she approaches the red dragon's snout, he gives a big snort and moves his head to the side ever so slightly; the size difference means this simple movement results in Godzilla soaring past her mark. Safi'jiiva then moves his head backwards slightly to tap it against Godzilla.

Yet again, the sheer difference in size and power sends the young Godzillasaur flying off into space behind him. He breathes out deeply and closes his eyes as if to sigh at the choice that Godzilla made; he then turns his attention back on the fleet ferrying Humanity and the other remnant races.


"Run all you want. I will eventually catch you."


The Metarch Overseer begins charging his Deep Star Fire once again. Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, he's taking his time to charge his energy and account for potential Meta Tear warp jumps; this gives those aboard the fleet time to plan out their next move. The main ship carrying Godzilla's closest family and friends is particularly active in their planning out, especially in the same room where the Bilusaludo decided to collectively join with Mechagodzilla.


(Anna Maximoff): Mechagodzilla, what are you waiting for?! We need to get outta here!

(Mechagodzilla): THE TRAVEL SYSTEM REQUIRES TIME TO RE-CALIBRATE A NEW DESTINATION AND GATHER THE INTER-DIMENSIONAL ENERGIES FROM THE SURROUNDINGS NECESSARY TO PERFORM A JUMP. AS WELL, SAFI'JIIVA IS CALCULATING A PREDICTIVE MODEL TO HIT US EVEN IF WE DO JUMP.

(Gnl. Rasczak): What about our weapon systems? Can we distract him, perhaps aim for the eyes like was done with the titans?

(Mechagodzilla): HIGHLY IMPROBABLE. IT'D REQUIRE MORE ORDNANCE THAN I COULD MUSTER, EVEN IF MY CAPACITY WAS MULTIPLIED MILLIONS OF TIMES OVER.

(Anna Maximoff): Then what could--

(Mimetic Keeper): We will volunteer.


Everyone in the room turns their attention to the Mimetic Keeper who spoke up with confusion; it's flanked by a compliment of Drones and Warriors, and it carries the damaged but still functional Zeus A.I. in its hand.


(Zeus A.I.): I have done much wrong, and I would be willing to make this sacrifice as ultimate atonement to our god, Gamera. We just need to know if our deaths would be sufficient, Mechagodzilla.

(Mechagodzilla): ACCORDING TO MY CALCULATIONS, YOUR SAPIENCE AND PHYSICAL COMPOSITION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT AS VESSELS OF THE HUMANOID SOULS REQUIRED FOR METARCH CREATION.

(Zeus A.I.): Then it's settled. Let the legacy of Atlantis be carried by the great Gamera once again, for only he knows how I have sinned and must repent.


As the Mimetics file out of the room, Jiro Ifukube grabs the arm of the Mimetic Keeper holding the Zeus A.I.'s matrix container, prompting the giant Atlantean robot to turn around and allow the 2 to speak one last time.


(Jiro Ifukube): I just wanted to say..... thank you, for doing this.

(Zeus A.I.): Think nothing of it, Jiro Ifukube. I truly am sorry for the loss of your pupil, Laura Reed.

(Jiro Ifukube): She's with Gamera now. And you'll be joining with Godzilla. Protect your god Gamera as fervently as you worship him.

(Zeus A.I.): We will. And we will ensure that Humanity at large will also survive.


Jiro Ifukube lets go of the Mimetic Keeper, who joins its fellow Mimetics to prepare for their final collective deaths to serve as soul sacrifice to Godzilla.