SCIENTIFIC BUILDING, ALTOONA

Three hours passed since Godzilla surfaced in the bay and Martin and Susan had found themselves out in front of the scientific building in Martin's car. They had the radio on a broadcast that was still live in the area, promising to stay on air to give the listeners play by play.

"Why some people decide to wait for the last moment to evacuate... I'll never understand." sighed Martin.

"We can't exactly talk." Susan deadpanned. "We're doing the exact same thing."

Martin opened his mouth before blowing out hot air when he saw Timothy running out of the building and to the car with a box full of things. He opened the back door, stuffed his box inside before climbing into the backseat himself and slammed the door shut.

A roar sounded through the air, startling them. It didn't come from Godzilla, Martin realized, it came from Varan who was gliding towards the city, through the dark sky. Due to the nighttime sky, three couldn't see him at all. The only thing they could do was to listen to the radio host as Martin began to drive away on Juniata Gap Road.

"And the gliding monster had just landed on the College Park Apartments!" the host was saying. "Godzilla's here and he's coming around the mountain on Frankstown road. The big guy is still moving and– ah man! There goes part of lakemont! Damn, I really loved that park. Damn, there goes the baseball stadium!"

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LAKEMONT PARK, ALTOONA

Godzilla walked through the Galactic Ice building and through the corner of the parking garage. Next was the Skyline Roller Coaster before he entered the stadium. His tail smashed into some of the other rides as he continued forward, crossing I-99. He let out a loud bellow, ignoring the buzzing attack helicopters and remaining jets that flew around him.

Across the city, Varan answered with its own, challenging bellow before leaping forward and taking off, gliding. Godzilla slammed his tail against the ground before charging forward, going through Armiserv Financial Office, New Brew Zoo and the Element church. More structures were crushed under his feet before the two met, clashing on top of the Central Blair Recreation Commission.

Varan slammed into Godzilla hard, fangs digging into Godzilla's neck, missing the hidden gills while its claws slashed at the other's torso and thighs.

Godzilla snarled and grappled Varan in whatever places he could grab, his tail thrashing about, destroying homes and other such buildings around them. He dug his own claws into the other, deeper and deeper until Varan finally released its grip and Godzilla was able to throw it southwards.

Varan crashed and skidded into the Pleasant Valley Elementary School with Godzilla following after.

****

"And down does the gliding monster, right into the Pleasant Valley Elementary School! Godzilla is already charging after the little guy. Oh, how I am so glad I invested in these night vision goggles."

"Who do you think will win this?" Susan asked as she glanced between the two men.

"Doesn't matter." Martin told her. "Whoever wins, it probably won't be good for us."

****

Godzilla kicked Varan, causing the smaller monster to roar out in slight pain before he quickly kicked, slicing Godzilla's leg and causing the larger monster to snarl.

Varan managed to get to its feet and slammed into the other, the spikes on its head doing some damage. Godzilla stumbled back and the spikes were tipped with the other's blood. Godzilla's upper lip curled with rage before his dorsal plates lit up one by one until he unleashed his nuclear breath.

Varan scrambled to the left and out of the way, but Godzilla's head followed after. It was clear that Varan had speed on its side, zigzagging southwards. The damaging breath destroyed houses, buildings and even the buzzing aircraft that came in its path.

Godzilla closed his jaws before he charged with a roar, everything in his path flattened and soon, it was his turn to slam into the other, causing the smaller monster to topple into a grocery store in the Park Hills Plaza. Godzilla lifted a muscled leg before slamming it on Varan and repeated the process a few more times before he turned and began to use his tail to beat down on Varan.

****

The entire church shook around a large group of people that had huddled inside, looking for any type of refuge from the battling titans. The Father at the altar was leading several prayers while women were weeping and children were crying. Husbands were holding their wives and their children, all praying with the Father.

A particularly harsh tremble went throughout the church, causing the weeping and crying to increase in volume.

****

WOPSONONOCK LOOKOUT

Martin parked and stepped out of the car, followed by Timothy and Susan. They looked back at their hometown, watching as the fight continued on. Luckily for the three, the full moon was out and with the destroyed buildings on fire, they could see the fight.

"Is this far enough?" asked Susan.

"Far from the fight? I believe so as long as they don't bring the fight this way." Timothy answered before he paused. "As for Godzilla's radiation? I don't know."

****

Evidently, Varan had decided that it had enough and managed to grip Godzilla's tail before biting down on the tip of it. This caused Godzilla to let out a high-pitched squeal and he tried to get away. Varan used Godzilla's movement to help himself back onto its feet. It didn't let go, instead, it bit down even harder, tugging at it and digging its claws into the pavement so Godzilla couldn't lift it.

Godzilla flailed his arms as he continued to let out roars, trying to get his tail free. Blood began to glow out and fill the smaller monster's mouth, causing Varan to bite harder and under. Godzilla managed to get his tail free after a few more minutes of struggling, but the tip was ripped off in the process.

Varan threw its head back and promptly swallowed the piece of flesh as Godzilla turned around to face it again, angry. Varan tackled Godzilla to the ground before hopping off and leaping into the air, gliding in a wide arch.

Godzilla stood, shaking his head before he snarled, watching as his opponent got closer and closer. His eyes narrowed before he quickly turned and landed a hit on Varan with his tail. It sent the gliding monster sailing through the air and landed on the Macy's section of the Logan Valley Mall.

Varan shook its head as it got to his feet once more and lifted its head to look, only to see Godzilla charging at it. It stood its ground, rearing up on its hind legs and roaring. The two monsters clashed again, claws tearing at scales and fangs ripping into flesh. They trampled on the rest of the mall as they continued their battle.

Both monsters were bleeding from gashes and bite wounds that littered their frames, but it was like they couldn't feel the damage in the moment of primal rage.

Varan kicked its back legs, using his back claws to try and claw open Godzilla's gut to disembowel him.

Godzilla was having none of it and threw Varan back towards the Park Hills Plaza. Varan landed on the Burlington store and tried to get up, but Godzilla unleashed his breath again and this time, it connected. Varan roared in agony as the breath seared into its side.

When Godzilla stopped, Varan's side was completely blackened and charred, sizzling audibly. Varan tried to get up again, tried to fight through the pain.

Godzilla stalked over to his injured foe and kicked the other over until it was laying on its back. The larger monster leaned down and sunk his face into the unprotected throat.

Varan struggled, choking out roars and its legs kicking in the air, but it was all in vain.

With a jerk of his head, Godzilla ripped Varan's throat open. Blood squirted out of the gaping wound as Varan gurgled, its legs and tail twitching before they fell still, its eyes rolling back and becoming glazed over.

Godzilla spat out the piece of flesh before lifting his head up high and let out a victorious roar, his tail slamming onto the ground before he began to go back the way he had came.

****

"You think it's finally over? That Godzilla will stay out in the ocean?" Susan asked.

"That's wishful thinking sis." Martin sighed. He looked up when he heard howling engines from above as a few stealth jets flew overhead and were flying towards Godzilla, who was now out of sight thanks to the mountains.

"I fear Martin's right. This is only the beginning." Timothy stated as he watched.

"Looks like we gotta be more prepared if that's the case. Who knows where Godzilla will go next... or if there's more creatures like him and Varan."

The three watched as the jets unloaded its arsenal of MOBs, making the mountains flash with the lights of the explosions. Then the pink breath swept through the air, catching the first jet and turning it into a fireball, causing it to fall into the mountains and explode.

"Do you think we can learn from this?" Susan looked over at the two.

"We can only hope, Susan. We are humans, after all."

****

Another burst of MOBs fell on him, exploding on impact against his dorsal plates, back and sides. Godzilla snarled as he lifted his head, dorsal plates lighting up once more and he unleashed his breath, which now looked like a stream of pink fire. It was still able to strike the second jet, causing it to go up in flames.

Godzilla began to walk again, letting out a roar as the flaming ball fell behind him and exploded.

THE END