Project Raijin remained still as Ren let its system ran a status check. It was uncanny still, hearing the voice of Subject Zero converted into an understandable language. It was as if Ren gained in part the precognition exclusive to the likes of Victivus; an unnatural ability to transcend the confines of sound. It was nothing like he expected. Project Raijin was never supposed to gain its own consciousness. The AI Ren himself implemented in its system had been overwritten, and an partially organic alien mind occupied it now. Its voice was raspy, strained and tainted with a metallic clang, but practically dripping spite. An ancient hatred thatâs been hammered into its very being. Still displaying too much emotion, too⌠alive. Ren didnât want loyalty; he wanted utter obedience.
Ren never liked dealing with uncertainties; he was an engineer at heart, firmly believing in the principles of physics. But this bionic monster⌠now contains a dangerous variation. The hologram feed before him showed an unholy combination of flesh and machine. Now a mangled vertebrae ran through the machineâs back, shards of bone protruding out. And its eyes⌠the mechanical one still shining a blue electric hue, the other had burst out of its metal mask, replaced by crimson iris and silted pupil, and filled to the brim with pain and contempt. Even as a half-developed husk, they have brought the Golden Devil back from its grave, and that prospect filled Ren with both excitement and fear.
They have to control it. More measures must be in order.
âDr. Orlov,â Ren called to his chief assistant as he stepped down from his pilot seat; thereâs no use trying to directly operate the mecha now.
âInject more mental inhibitor and inform Lord Victivus. We cannot allow Raijin free movement before its will is completely subdued.â
âI am afraid you shall go no further, Gojira.â Victivusâs voice lost its pleasant politeness ever so slightly.
Project Cadaver had evolved. That project was once deemed a complete failure, unfeasible and impractical, and Victivus had shifted all his resources towards Project Raijin instead. It would seem that research branch had proceeded without his consent, and exceeded all expectations.
No matter. Gojiraâs time is nigh, one way or another. Either experience cruel vengeance from his old nemesis⌠or serve his purpose as a host.
âTrue balance shouldnât be dictated by one being. Humanity havenât had a say in our own survival in the wake of the Titansâ might. Risk you leveling another city and countless lives in search of a presumed threat?â
âIf this threat was of humanityâs own making, we will contain it and put the one responsible under our jurisdiction.â
Raijin was almost ready, Victivus could sense it. Serizawaâs concerns were unwarranted. Hatred, grief, agony. These are more powerful than any control measures. So long as Ghidorah still harbored them, Project Raijin will serve its purpose.
The facility was almost in sight.
   Gojiras voice gained a hiss to it, his mind swimming with a sea of powerful emotion that was all-encompassing, a torrent of feeling that only came with something as old and powerful as the King of Titans. Victivusâ words rang true, but... If that thing was left to its devices, how many more Titans would die? How long before it turned towards humanity? Beyond?
   The images of Rodan, Mothra, Kamata, Biollante, Gigan, Anguirus, and so many more flashed through his mind. His hands balled into fists as he realized he was left at an impasse, a snarl rippling from his throat as heâd shake that big, mighty head of his.
âNormally I would agree, but if that thing is left unchecked, it will spread further and further. Iâve lost enough. Iâll do anything it takes to kill that beast and ensure safety for the Earth, one way or another.â
   With those words being said would Gojira step further, spotting a rather strange looking facility as his nostrils flared, and a different scent wafted to his nose. One that was far, far too familiar...
   When the Kings scent reached Raijins nose would that one, visible eye of his dilate, and a metallic groan echoed from his body as an angry hiss ripped its way from his throat. However, he didnât budge for the time being, instead keeping his gaze focused entirely on Ren, and his voice pierced like a spear through what felt like silence to the Hydra- nothing mattering to him more then the death of his arch-enemy.
âHeâs here! I smell him. Gojira, GOJIRA, GOJIRA! Let me fly, let me kill him!â
   He trembled with anticipation, the bloodlust, fury, and hatred that burned through his veins driving him to restlessness. Yet he wouldnât move, he wouldnât dare without their permission as his entire being trembled with excitement.
âGojira... Gojira... Gojira... He shall pay...â