[LOG] Bonds

[Kaya Wolf Moon]

This is a private RP between my Soquili, Godzilla "King of the Kaiju", and Lyda's Ryuunosuke. Please DO NOT post without permission!





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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Ryu had been traveling for a few years. He no longer believed he would find his sister, separated during the disaster that forced them from their home. But he didn't have anywhere else to be, so he kept traveling, looking. His heart tired and worn from losing his home and family.

The spring flowers helped brighten his mood some. Where there is spring, there is life. And where there is life, there is hope.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Zilla had been alone for as long as he could remember. Even on the day he popped from his basket there was no one around. That was okay though. Being alone made him strong. He’d always had to fight and struggle, and he always triumphed. Now he was considered one of the strongest beings of his kind. He’d even been awarded the title “King of the Kaiju.” So, yeah, he didn’t think about his solitary lifestyle and upbringing as a negative thing. It’s just how it was. Then Gojira came around and started making him think a bit more about it. She hadn’t been welcomed at first. He threatened to eat her a couple of times to make her go away, but she persisted. That annoying persistence ultimately paid off too. She was his family, as much as he was loathed to admit it, and he’d protect her with everything he had. Granted, he still had the urge to squash her whenever she started in on him needing to make more friends but those musings faded away as quickly as they popped up. The worst part was that Godzilla often found himself thinking over her statements every now and then. They’d randomly run across his mind, catching him off guard. Minutes would pass before he’d pull himself from the reverie and silently declare he was perfectly content with how things were. Yet, inevitably, it’d happen again...and again...and again. And always more so around the spring months. Why? He had no clue. Maybe something in how life renewed itself or something of that nature. Whatever the case, Zilla knew it wouldn’t be long before that familiar pang of contemplative longing would strike, leaving him wondering about the ifs and maybes and could-bes.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Ryu can feel a spring storm rolling towards him. He didn't know the area or how bad the weather might get. And he certainly didn't have a safe place to wait it out.

But the winds were picking up and a chill was racing the leading edge of the oncoming weather. Tucking his wings tight against his sides he looks for somewhere to shelter.

A dark figure over the next rise might offer assistance or shelter. Ryu hurries towards the stranger and quickly realizes he's farther away than just the next rise. If that's the case the stranger must be incredibly large.

Ryu is usually the largest in any gathering of Soquili he's been in. His size and strength give him confidence. He's never worried about traveling on his own.

Who ever he's approaching would be dangerous in a fight, but Ryu still doesn't worry. He can take care of himself but hopefully with the storm approaching the stranger can direct him to a safe place to wait out the weather without further drama.

When he's close enough for his voice to carry Ryu calls out, "Hello!"

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Clouds were moving in fast. A storm wouldn’t be far behind. He didn’t have to see the sky to know that was the case. Not only had it grown darker but he could sense the tingling in the air. It rolled over his coat, settling across his body like a familiar comfort. “Thunderstorm again,” his deep voice rumbled. That’d be good. There hadn’t been a good thunderstorm for awhile. Mostly simple rain showers. Zilla would need to get back soon if he wanted to fully experience and enjoy the oncoming torrent.

Turning around, he started to head back the way he’d come. Home, or what was currently called it, wasn’t far. As he lumbered forward, a snatch of wind blew over him, carrying with it something he didn’t expect- a voice. Godzilla stopped in his tracks and looked around. Sure enough, there was someone there. A decently sized Soquili from what he could tell, though still smaller than himself. Not surprising since he had yet to meet anyone quite his size. Zilla frowned. Another Soquili meant being social, and he wasn’t sure he was up for that. Yet he couldn’t be rude. Antisocial he might be but rude he was not. Heaving a resigned sigh, the Ulun’suti rotated to face the newcomer. He tried to appear non-threatening...a difficult task given his towering physique, responding back with a tentative, “Hello,” in turn.

Zilla waited patiently for the other Soquili to get closer. Since the other called out first, he’d give him the chance to talk before saying anything else himself. His dark eyes watched the figure approach, studying him as he moved and wondering what he could want.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Ryu was glad the other responded and seemed willing to talk. Hurrying closer so they could talk without yelling over the weather. "I'm sorry to bother you. I'm Ryuunosuke, though you can call me Ryu. I was wondering if you are from this area and could direct me to a place to ride out the storm. I don't mind getting wet but I don't know the weather here and don't want to get caught out in something dangerous."

He offers a smile, continuing to approach as he talks, though he stops just out of easy attack range. The other stallion seemed cordial enough, but Ryu had had a few experiences getting lured in by someone who seemed friendly and then attacked that he was a bit wary.

Flexing his wings slightly he settles them again as he tilts his head slightly to look up at the other stallion. That was a new experience. The stranger really was quite large. A bit monochromatic, but the spikes on his back were rather interesting. And he looked quite powerful. Ryu reassessed his chances in a fight downward with this one. But he still didn't worry, after all, he could fly away. At least, if the storm wasn't beating down too badly.

Maybe this was a mistake. The weather meant he was more vulnerable, his greatest means of escape quickly becoming inaccessible. But he was here now, and so far the stallion wasn't aggressive. Honestly, he kind of reminded Ryu of a few others he'd known from before they were driven from their lands by earthquakes and volcanoes. Though this one was much larger.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Cordial but cautious. That was the impression the new arrival gave Godzilla. Friendly enough to provide a name and seek help yet wary enough to remain out of striking distance of an attack. It spoke to the experiences the slightly smaller Soquili had faced. The Kaiju felt a surge of appreciation for it. He’d encountered quite a few who had been too trusting and even more that weren’t trusting at all. If he thought about it on a deeper level, he supposed that was one of his reasons for remaining solitary. Easier to avoid deciphering the motives and influences of others.

Cocking his head, Godzilla stared intently at the other, deliberating on how best to answer. Like him, Ryuunosuke had claws on all four feet and was mostly darker in color; although, he did have splashes of color which gave an exotic feel as well. Could be from a warmer climate, Zilla thought to himself. If that were the case, from what he knew of beings acclimated to that type of weather, Ryu would be in for a difficult time. The weather in this area was fickle, especially during the current time of year. Which means, he sighed, that I’ll have to offer him shelter until it passes. There weren’t a lot of suitable locations for shelter, and he’d settled in the best one.

He disliked the idea of having to entertain a visitor, but Gojira’s nagging voice popped into his head again. Zilla looked down. “Name’s Godzilla, but most call me Zilla. You picked a bad time to travel though here. Storm’s are rough.” He jerked his head towards the darkening clouds. The static was already building in the atmosphere. “This one feels bad. You’ve got good instincts about finding shelter…” Hesitating, he added, “There aren’t a lot of options. To be frank, I took up the best one but...it’s big enough to share until the storm passes…Or I can show you the second best, although that one can have a bad draft. Up to you. Either way, shelter’s this way.” Godzilla waved his tail, indicating the nearest mountain, and started walking. He’d leave it up to Ryuunosuke to decide if he wanted to follow or try his hand at fending for himself.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Ryu nods, "I can sense the water, I just was not sure how violent it would be. I do appreciate the information and invitation." He follows, putting a little speed in to get to a more companionable distance.

"I am glad to meet you Zilla. Unfortunate that I'm having to meet under such circumstances, but that is the way of things when traveling, I suppose. Never really traveled much before but the last couple years I've seen more strange places than I care to remember."

"You haven't by any chance seen another who looks like me through this area, have you? I've been searching for my sister since we were separated by the earthquakes and volcanoes in our homeland. We look much alike, though she is a more muted pallet, like yourself."

Ryu stops talking at that, feeling like he's spoken far too much. He was never quite sure the boundary between friendly conversation and either too much or too little. And since it seemed to change with everyone he encountered, it was even more frustrating trying to strike the happy conversational tone that wasn't off-putting or taciturn. But he kept trying, for his sister's sake.

Honestly . . . he'd given up hope of finding her. He still hoped she had found a safe place and settled into a happy life. He just feared he would never again be a part of it.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Godzilla’s pace faltered for just a second before he caught his stride again. He hadn’t expected the other stallion to pick up on the storm. Cocking his head, he surveyed Ryuunosuke more closely. “I didn’t know anyone else could sense storms. I’ve always been the only one.” The Kaiju peered skyward. “Except I sense the lightning. Not the water.” It was for that reason he could tell the severity of the storm. Typically, when a storm rolled in, it possessed some level of electricity he could sense. The higher the level, the more severe the storm tended to be.

Another wave of static crackled across his coat. Yes, his first impressions were correct. This storm was going to be one of the more intense ones. “Hmmm,” he hummed his hello noncommittally, lowering his head. The stallion didn’t like traveling much himself. He preferred to stay in one place if possible, and well away from others if he could. Of course, there was always his familiar nagging him to be social or find a herd to barter with. The more he thought of her, the more he knew she was going to have a field day when she heard about his having company.

Realizing he hadn’t answered Ryuunosuke, Zilla shook his head. His tail swayed back and forth as he strode across a field. “I haven’t seen anyone like you before. At least not exactly like you. Seen a lot of other brightly colored ones but nobody through here. It’s why I picked this place.” It was quiet with little to no travelers. A perfect place for a solitary Kaiju to take up residence. Casting a sideways glance, the stallion said, “If you got separated by nature, then you’ll have a hard time finding your sister. Nature doesn’t hold back its power...as I’m sure you understand.” He wasn’t going to tell Ryuunosuke that he’d probably never find his sister...that it would be impossible in such a vast land as this. Because he’d seen the impossible done before. Heck, he himself had achieved an impossible feat when he’d been crowned King of the Kaiju. No, if anything, it might be improbable for the smaller stallion to find his sister but not impossible.

Zilla wondered though...where Ryu hailed from. He’d only heard of two areas where volcanoes and earthquakes struck with such frequency as to wipe out herds or drive them from the land. One of those was because of another Kaiju. A Kaiju Godzilla had needed to battle for his current title. For the moment, however, he chose not to delve into that question. The storm was moving in swiftly and they still had to top the rise. “We should get moving. Storm’s almost here.” He picked up his pace, trusting that Ryu would keep up with him, and led the way to his shelter. Two more minutes of walking would find him guiding the other into his cave just before the awaited storm let loose.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

He follows, "Most of those from my lands have some elemental ability. Sensing at least, some minor control. The element tends to follow family lines."

Looking back towards the storm that fills the sky. "This one is going to be bad. There's a lot of water in those clouds. Depending on how quickly it moves, it could be a while before it's passed." Ryu wondered about the strange stallion. To not know any other Suti or Suti half breeds was a little odd. But he wasn't the first and wouldn't be the last.

A small sigh, "I think it will be up to the spirits to reunite my sister and I. I have traveled the land for a while now and had no word of her. But I don't know what I'd do if I stopped looking so . . . I'm still traveling."

A few large drops of water seem to crash down around them. Then there cave is before them, "Just in time it seems." He follows Zilla into shelter. "I again thank you for your hospitality. I would not like being out in this."

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Lands filled with others who possessed elemental abilities? Godzilla had never heard of such a place before. Granted, he had met others with elemental affinities but they were few and far between. Those he did meet never talked about their families or how they came to have their elements, nor did they care to explain about their breed; instead, most of those encounters ended with him either fighting the individual or scaring them off due to his stature. Interestingly enough, he had also never encountered a water or lightning elemental. Fire, earth, and shadow, yes but never the other two. Now that he pondered it, he wondered how many of each there were in the world and of their difference in strengths. Were the Kaijus considered the strongest of these element wielders?

Shaking his head lightly, he pulled himself to the present and to Ryu. “Yeah, it will take some time before it passes. There is a lot of lightning stored in the heavens today. I suspect we’ll see quite the show." His strides were long and even but quick as he spoke. They did not need to be caught in the middle of the spectacle. Zilla was certain he could fend off the lightning well enough if needed, but he preferred not to demonstrate his abilities if he could avoid it. His power was magnificent yet it had not always been received well. So, he continued on with Ryu in tow, reaching the cave he called home mere seconds before the torrent began.

The larger stallion strode inside. With a height of twenty feet and a width of thirty, the cave entrance provided plenty of room for Zilla and his company to pass through. The further they moved in the cave, the higher and wider the space became until it opened into a massive cavern. It was easily a hundred feet to the ceiling, which had obviously been cleared of stalactites for caution. The walls surrounding them were smooth and broad with holes carved here and there for storage. As for the floor, it was mostly level, with only a dip or two near the center and a small group of stalagmites at the far left. The stalagmites were where Zill and Gojira slept.

He turned to look at Ryuunosuke. “You are welcome to stay til the storm passes. The cave has good acoustics so we will be able to keep track of the storm without having to bother sensing it.” The Kaiju gestured with his tail, pointing to the right of the cave. “There’s a smaller cavern through there if you want some privacy at any point. But do not mess with the small alcove. That is my bonded’s.” That done, he settled himself to the ground, leaning against the back wall in order to continue facing Ryu and not seem rude. He thought back to what the other had said earlier, about his sister and how they had been separated and about how only the spirits could bring them back together. Zilla had to admit, the stallion had heart. Many others would have long since given up the task. “Your home,” he began, curious about the disaster that split the siblings. “You said it was destroyed by volcanoes? Was there anything...odd about the disaster?”

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Entering the huge cavern was an experience in itself. The roar of the rain outside was both muted and strangely echoed in the space. He flinches a little at the crash of nearby thunder just after everything is illuminated through the cave opening by lightning. The storm didn't bother him, but he was still startled by the sudden violence of it.

He paid attention to the areas of the cave pointed out and looked a little worried, "Do we need to be concerned for you bonded? With a storm like this . . . I can help search if that is needed to be sure of their safety." He peers out at the storm. Going out into it wouldn't be fun, but he couldn't ignore someone in danger if he could help.

Looking back at the last question he tilted his head, "Ah . . . I couldn't say. I haven't been through many disasters to qualify it. Though the mountains had been smoking for years, so I suppose it should have been expected, but we didn't understand what might come. Our land was encircled by mountains that we could not traverse. When the quakes and the explosions started a path between the mountains opened. It seemed the only way to escape the lava so the herds quickly made our way through and out into the wider land.

"My sister was one of the scouts, looking for a safe place to stop. I was towards the back, making sure everyone got out. The pass shifted as we were escaping. The scouts and some of the first of the herds were separated from those of us farther back. We don't know where they ended up."He sighs, "I don't know if that's odd or not. But it was terrible. The herds I was with were able to find a place to settle but I couldn't rest without finding my sister. Now . . . I'm ready to rest. I just don't know where my sister or her part of the herds are. And . . . I have wandered too long and don't know how to find those I left behind."
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Looking over at the lounging stallion, Ryu is again struck with how very large he is. He'd never really felt threatened by someone before, but he could see how Zilla could completely overwhelm him physically. And yet, he felt safe with the large stallion. It was odd but somehow comforting.

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

He eyed the other stallion curiously. Never before had he encountered someone like Ryu. Someone who, although they had only just met, was asking after another he had yet to meet at all. It both surprised Godzilla and intrigued him. He wondered if the stallion’s separation from his sister made him react to the circumstance as he had or if that was simply how he was. Part of him wanted to believe it was strictly the former. That the male was compensating for that loss by helping whenever and however he could. Another part felt it was the latter. And still, a small portion of himself, somewhere deep in the recesses of his mind asked why it could not be both. Whatever his reasons, Godzilla found Ryu’s concern for Gojira refreshing and comforting, allowing him to become more at ease around the other. “No,” Zilla shook his head, smiling, “She will be fine. I sincerely doubt the heavens would be able to do anything to her. She is...how should I put it?...Tenacious?” He chuckled. A sound that, despite its softness, resonated throughout the caverns, deep and rich. “I imagine she’s challenging the rain as we speak. Probably cursing the lightning as well, thinking I may have something to do with it.” His smile widened. The hint of impishness there would indicate his guilt at having played such a prank or two.

His expression sobered, however, at Ryuunosuke’s depiction of the events separating his herd and family. His was a tale the Kaiju had heard before. Either through rumors or from the individuals who lived through it, the stories of herds being forced from their homes, of deaths and partings had been stories he encountered time and again in his wanderings. Godzilla liked to hear these tales. Not because he enjoyed them but because it allowed him to gather information on others of his kind. The Kaiju were powerful elementals who possessed immense capabilities. It had become his responsibility to maintain a check on them. Which is precisely why he inquired about the events of Ryu’s past. Zilla bowed his head, pondering over the description and comparing it to others. “Your herd was fortunate,” he said after a moment. “The creation of a new opening is rare from what I understand. You were certainly given a second chance and took it. I am sorry that the conditions shifted again. The laws of nature can be...fickle at best. But, if it makes you feel any better, at least the eruption was indeed natural. I fear it might have been worse otherwise.” He did not elaborate further. Despite finding himself comfortable with Ryu, he did not know how the other would feel at the suggestion a Kaiju could cause such travesties if they so desired. No, best to stay quiet and push the conversation in a different direction.

“Mmm,” he hummed in agreement. “Wandering can be tiresome. That is true. My bonded and I have wandered for a long time. Ever since I can remember really. It has gotten more difficult as I have gotten older. To be constantly on the move. I typically do not remember where I have been before. However…” Godzilla looked into Ryuunosuke’s eyes. “...That is the beauty of wandering. If you wander long enough, you forget, yet you also might end up finding the same place you have forgotten.”

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

He takes a deep breath and gives a small shrug, "I fear if I wander too long it will be myself that I will lose. Perhaps having another to wander with makes a difference. Someone who can remember with you and ground you in your truths.

"But wandering alone . . ." There was a slight shake of his head. "I start to wonder what is true memory and what is bits of dream and story that my mind mistakes as history and fact."

Folding his legs under him, Ryu settles. "It was mostly just my sister and I growing up. The herd helped when we needed, but our parents had been killed in a landslide when we were barely out of our baskets.

"The herd kind of watched over us and yet . . . we were mostly left to our own devices. My sister was always more adventurous than I. Usually I was busy getting her out of trouble of one kind or another.

"I just . . . I worry that I'm not there to help her now." Another sigh. "I should have gone with her when she went to scout. But there were so many who needed help getting out. Baskets to carry and elderly to support.

"I didn't think we would lose each other. I know we were both helping our herd the best we could and it's selfish to wish to have done differently. . . I don't know how to resolve that with the reality that I would go back and choose her if I could."

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[Kaya Wolf Moon]

Godzilla tilted his head to the side. His dark eyes seemed to gleam in the dim light of the cave. He had never thought about his wanderings in that way. Could wandering with someone have helped? He took a moment to ponder those words, racking his memory for the times before Gojira had been with him. The times that he had moved throughout the lands for movement’s sake so that he would not be a bother. Had he nearly lost himself? He did not think so. True, as much as he was loath to admit it to her, having Gojira in his life had certainly added something to it. Perhaps that was the grounding effect Ryu spoke of. “I...cannot speak to that. I have wandered for a long time and Gojira has been with me for most of it. The times when I did not have her felt different, yes, but…” He shrugged his massive shoulders. “I will say this, there is a difference with traveling with someone. I would not say it has kept me grounded but I can admit there was something lacking beforehand. If you tell her I said as much I will deny it though.” There was a hint of jest in his tone when he said the last. Gojira often made a point of saying how he would be lost without her around so he could not risk adding to her ego. His grin sobered slightly as he continued, “As for your memories...is it so bad for them to intermingle with stories and dreams? Is that not what history is shaped by anyway? And if they are fond ones then I see no qualm with mixing them.”

The large stallion lay in silence for a time, listening to the other speak of his sister and how they had become separated. It was clear how much the smaller stallion loved his sibling. Godzilla felt a pang in his chest. Curiosity bloomed inside. What would it be like to feel love for someone like that? A love so deep that one would choose to leave all others behind for it. He had never experienced such a feeling. In fact, he had only ever had Gojira and, while he might be affectionate, he could say it was nothing more than that. Releasing a quiet breath, Zilla shook his head, “I do not think you can ever resolve it...and I do not think you should try. What is done is done. These are things that can never be changed. What you are doing now is all there is left to do.” He shifted where he lay. “It is not selfish to want your family back.” He himself had wished at times to have his own family return. Not that he had ever known them from the beginning. But then, that had made the desire even stronger at times. It had been one of the many struggles of his early life. To know where he came from and what he was. To know where he belonged. After so many years, however, he had long since decided he was better not knowing, especially after he had learned about the Kaiju. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. The storm continued to rage outside.

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