#HES AQUATIC NOW. THE SEWERS ARE NOT SAFE

[dogpastra]

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[tblsomedoodles]

Can we get art of 03 Raph finding Donnie and immediately rushing the kid to Don for medical help because A bloody cuts from hobb, B he think the soft shell has something wrong with it.

Yes! and i'll even go into a little more about it since it's pretty neat (and definitely different than standard adopted au). Ok, i went a little overboard but here!

Poor Raphie. He just went from panicked b/c the baby is hurt, to panicked that he's hurt and permanently vulnerable.

Ok, so when Donnie escaped Hob, the cat tried to grab him again, but ended up just catching his arm and shell with his claws, leaving cuts. Donnie saw some water and immediately jumped into it, letting the sewer system take him away (he's an aquatic turtle so being in the water wasn't a danger to him, other than it was dirty water and he had open wounds.)

When Raphie finds him, he almost misses the fact he's there, simply b/c he blends into the water really well and only had his head sticking out. He realizes it's a small turtle but when he tries to get near him, Donnie hisses and even tries to bite him (he's scared b/c of hob and thinks that this new mutant wants to eat him too.) So Raphie, not wanting to get bit or upset the kid anymore than he seems to be, just sits down and tries to talk him out of the water. It doesn't work. Donnie understands what he's saying but doesn't trust it at the moment. No he'd rather stay safe hidden in the water, thank you very much.

Eventually Hob appears and Raphie, realizing this dude is what probably spooked the kid, chases him off. Donnie sees this and is like "ok, maybe he won't eat me." But Donnie hasn't started talking yet (he just didn't want to and now he's somewhere else and really doesn't want to) but he does make turtle sounds his brothers knew. So he curiously chirps at Raphie, figuring if he chirps back then he's safe since he's only had his brothers chirp back to him before. When Raphie doesn't do it immediately, he gets frustrated and thinks he's wrong. But then he does, a cautious, embarrassed chirp (b/c Raphie hasn't chirped since he was five and decided he was too old for it) and Donnie decides he must be safe and goes to him.

cue Raphie going into panic mode b/c holy shit, this kid has open wounds and he's been sitting in sewer water for who knows how long, and why is his shell so soft, something must be wrong!

thank you! This was really fun to do!

[icollectyoursins]

Jotaro Relationship Head Canons SFW

Because I’m a self indulgent little shit and just love to ignore all of the work I have to do, have some Jotaro head canons. I am but a humble simp, and love this man. So much.

Update as of writing this. Somehow, it got very angsty, so... yeah. Sad man vibes. Also rambly. I just kinda kept going.

Wanna know what I’m willing to write? Rules here!

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Looking for more? Master post here!

WARNINGS: None, just angst, but nothing too serious.

Word Count: 2,985

Jotaro’s type is... I mean, it depends, like most people. I don’t think he’s super picky over appearances or things like that, it’s more whether or not he gets along with you and how long he can put up with you.  He’s polite (well, as polite as he can be) and courteous, but probably a little more apathetic when you’ve first met. Once you’ve been around for a while he’s more relaxed and almost a little more critical. Mostly because you’re his friend now and he expects more from his friends.

While I was writing this I sort of realized that he could be aromantic. Maybe it’s just my own aro tendencies coming through, but I thought it sort of lined up with his personality. Or at least from my experience with romantic attraction.

Eventually, though, he’ll admit he cares about you a little more than he cares about others. It comes through in little almost compliments. “You did good. Keep it up” or “good job, dealing with this” are common phrases that sound nice on the surface, but it almost feels like he’s trying to pressure you to do more, which is far from the truth.  

If it’s not awkward compliments like that, it’s awkward gifts. Always something you had briefly mentioned wanting or stared at a minute longer than you usually do, wrapped in a paper that’s your favourite colour or pattern. Sometimes, though, it’s something you’ve never mentioned that he somehow guessed would be something you wanted.

At the same time, though, he’s oblivious or at least acts like he is. There may be times when he goes home after you said something exceptionally sweet to him or that just means so much and he’ll just take a moment sitting at his desk to mull over what you said.

    With a grunt, Jotaro rolled back into the armchair with a cup of tea in one hand and today’s newspaper in the other, since he didn’t get to read it this morning. It’s late with the sun almost completely set, giving his room an orange hue. He tries reading the first column, something about a cat being saved from a sewer grate, but after about a minute, he catches himself drifting away, sort of staring blankly at the paper.

    He blinks hard, taking a long sip from his coffee. He must be tired. Another attempt is made at reading, this time the comics. They’re not his favourite thing, but short enough that he can focus on them. Or so he thought.

    He zones out again, face suddenly feeling very hot.

    He was thinking about you. Or, rather what you said.

    It was something so simple, so mundane.

    You had been talking about family together, exchanging drama, if you will, and he had brought up how his father had left his mother when he was very young. It didn’t bother him, he had said, after all, it was years ago and if he was being honest, he didn’t really need a father. Then, you gave him this look. It wasn’t pity or something like that. You put your hand on his knee, staring deep into his eyes.

    “Jotaro,” you said, voice soft and sweet. You struggled to say the next words, opening your mouth, sighing, then finally: “I’m not leaving you.”

    “Why would you be leaving?” He said, confused, taking it literally. Or, he pretended to be confused. It had made his heart warm with affection.

    What Jotaro hadn’t noticed at that moment was that his eyes seemed to gloss over with wet tears while talking about his father. He wasn’t over it, you understood that. How could he be? He was so young then, he probably didn’t understand what was happening or why and now that he’s a father himself, there had to be so much guilt about being the same way. It was only now that he was realizing how much you had an effect on him.

    It didn’t make him sad, by any means but... loved. He’ll say thank you tomorrow with a gift or some flowers. He hadn’t planned on meeting you for the rest of the week because he was busy, but work could wait, right? Yeah. Tomorrow.

God, it would take so long for him to get you to move in together. He’s so used to living on his own that I think he’s a little self-conscious about it. He’s not a slob by any means, but certainly a bachelor. I mean, he lived (assumedly) on his own from probably around or earlier than DiU right up until Stone Free, so it’s been a while and he’s certainly comfortable with his mess of clothes lying on the floor in the corner, but you won’t be. He cleans up before people come over, obviously, but how many times did he actually invite someone in?

When you start staying around more, he starts cleaning more, which makes him a little frustrated both coming to terms with liking someone enough that he’s actively cleaning for them once a week and also discovering that he’s a lot more gross than he thought. You would not believe how stained the counter was from coffee or how gross the filter was on the coffee maker. He takes his coffee very seriously. You begin to notice how clean everything is, well, how consistently clean everything is and it even starts to smell nicer, more floral and fresh. He bought a lavender air freshener. “It’s supposed to be calming,” he’ll say with a hint of annoyance. It’s not a bad smell to him, better than vanilla air fresheners, but it does give him a headache when he first sprays his place. You seem to like it though, so he’s willing to put up with it.

I honestly believe this man can cook, but nervous when cooking for other people. His food when he was a bachelor was good enough for him and I’m sure Holly would have shown him a lot too, but it’s not the best food. He definitely steps up his game when you’re over and even more so when you move in. He’s better with dishes that have pasta or noodles because it’s easy, but he’s not too bad behind the grill either.

When you guys finally live together, he tries to keep the cooking even, with you cooking some days and him doing the rest, but I honestly feel like unless you are a hazard in the kitchen, you would do most of it.

Jotaro would be like that with most things around the house partly because he doesn’t want you to do all the work if you don’t want to but he enjoys having a little more time to himself to either do work or... yeah, it’s just work. There are a few things that he’ll never make you do because it’s either too hard or he’s built up a routine of doing that thing a certain way and he’s convinced no one else will do it right. Like his laundry. He won’t let anyone else clean his clothes. He tried once and nothing dried right, he swears that his jacket is still damp to this day. You can fold his stuff or hang it up, but he’s running the washing machine and dryer. Also picky about how his office is cleaned.

If you asked and gave a legitimate reason for not doing a certain chore, he’ll do it, but be prepared with an excuse as to why you can’t wash the dishes or fold the laundry. He’s especially resistant if he’s working whether that be gathering information for the Speedwagon Foundation or editing his latest Marine Biology book.

Actually, can we just talk about how much this man hates folding laundry? It’s so pointless to him. Why fold it and put it into neat little piles when you’re just gonna rummage through the drawer and mess everything up? Sure, it looks nice, I guess, but not for long. He was for sure a floordrobe kind of guy, especially in his early years. He knows which ones are clean, it’s fine, just leave it. Of course, he would get better the longer you’re at his place, but still. It’s not that he’s lazy, he’s just busy and putting clothes away takes way too fucking long. (which, honestly, agreed.)

Date nights with Jotaro are... rare. I mean, you live with him, why would he want to go out and pay for something when he could do the same thing at home? They’re nice, of course, but it’s more common for him to take you out to dinner while you guys are on vacation or in a location other than home, because he doesn’t feel like cooking and it’s more special when you’re supposed to go out. Eventually, it clicks in that you are supposed to make each other feel special and will surprise you with an expensive dinner or a short cruise. If you suggest the aquarium he’ll think you’re just saying that because he’s into aquatic wildlife, but honestly doesn’t put up much of a fight and will answer any questions you or anyone else has about the fish.

He does enjoy a good relaxing movie (or documentary) night at home, though. It’s so nice to finally be finished work, settle into your super comfy couch and just chill until he gets tired. Even better when you’re lying on top of him with your head just under his chin. There’s something so soothing about smelling your perfume, shampoo, conditioner, cologne, etc. To just smell you so close to him and feel your weight. Aaah. So nice.

    The microwave beeps faintly from the kitchen signalling that popcorn was done. You trailed out soon after, tossing the bowl to mix around the butter. You smile sweetly at him, leaning down to plant a gentle kiss on Jotaro’s lips before settling into his lap, nestling your head just under his while stretching out your legs. His arm instinctively moves from the back of the couch to drape over your back, rubbing circles into it with his thumb.

    He sighs; relaxed, finally. He allows himself to kiss your forehead, closing his eyes for a moment, just basking in your comfort. When he opens his eyes, he pulls you closer to him, feeling your heart beat almost in time with his. It was moments like these that eased his panic of losing you. You were here in his arms, safe and sound and vice versa. He was safe in yours.

Yeah, he’s a little angsty. But, can you blame him? He’s getting better, though. With help, of course. With you being around so often (and being very adamant that you’re not going anywhere) he’s able to let go a little. He’s not perfect, by a long shot and progress is slow, but it’s the little things like these that makes you proud of how far he’s come.

PDA is common, but a little restricted. When you’re out together, Jotaro’ll always have his hand on your back or shoulder. Hand-holding isn’t really a thing for him, but he will make sure you know he’s there. He’ll kiss you in public, but it’s not nearly as intimate or special as when you’re at home. Still, it’s a sweet reminder that he loves you, seeing as words of affection aren’t really his thing.

I mean, he can express himself just fine, but he still gets a little nervous saying things like ‘I love you.’ It’s more along the lines of ‘I care about you.’ Or, well. “of course, I care about you. You wouldn’t be here if I didn’t.” Which... thanks. I think.

Kissing him is so nice, so you’re not too mad about him doing that instead of words. When Jotaro kisses you it’s full of a mix of emotions. Mostly caring, but on his rough days, there’s something else there. It could be worry or whatever the emotional equivalent of never letting you go is. You can always tell that he wants it to last a little bit longer. There’s something in the sad look in his eyes when he or you has to pull away. Sometimes he’s overly gentle like he’ll break you somehow, especially if you’re not a stand user or fighting-inclined (whether physical or otherwise). It’s not patronizing, or at least he tries not to be patronizing, he just prefers you safe.

    It started out simple enough. You and Jotaro were just sitting at the table, eating dinner when he got this... sinking sort of feeling. There was something in the silence between you that just sent his mind spiralling. Thoughts of you someday dying too soon for whatever reason or leaving him because he’s not there enough, stand users, car crashes, divorce. They all started to flood into his mind, fabricating that you would somehow be taken away from him.

    “Jotaro? Are you okay?” Your voice rings through; a bright light breaking the storm. He’s been staring at his plate for a while now, his eyes are dry and itchy. He looks at you and tries to say something, but the words don’t come. Is he okay?

    You stand up and walk over to him, cupping his face gently. You rub the dark circles under his eyes while kissing his forehead. Jotaro slowly wraps his arms around you, letting his face fall into your hands. You’re pulled into his lap after a few minutes, running your fingers through his hair next. Finally, he sighs, burying his face in the crook of your neck.

    “Thank you,” he mumbles and though you’re not quite sure why, you still say a quiet you’re welcome, silently soothing him through whatever happened.

If you couldn’t tell, he needs a lot of reassurance. Not so much words, but actions like the snippet above. I mean, he can be as strong as he wants but we all know he’s got some baggage and while he’s able to put it aside, for the most part, I think when you’re at home he’s just a little more vulnerable.

Now, onto happier things! If you like coffee or tea, he will always make you a cup in the morning. Jotaro is a very early riser except on the weekends, so he usually gets that done while reading or watching the news and when you come down, he’ll ask if you want breakfast then make it for you seeing as he’s more awake.

He loves coffee. So much. He might have a caffeine addiction, honestly. At all times of every day, you can see him with a black coffee in hand and a book or phone in the other. He will switch to decaf at some point, but you might have to switch it for him. He’s forgetful when he gets busy.

Sleeping in on the weekends is like heaven for him. The two nights (or more on holidays) that he gets a full nights rest, breakfast in bed and a warm soul to cuddle into. He’s usually big spoon with a hand just resting on your side, but please, for the love of god make him the little spoon once a week. Will never admit it or vocalize wanting it. He just grabs your hand and drapes it over him with a “good night” and then promptly passes out.

He’s a heavy sleeper but doesn’t sleep often. Once he’s out, there is nothing that could wake him up except the fire alarm or something like that. It just takes a while. Not because of trauma, but more just internal clock is delayed.

Not a bath guy, strictly showers ‘cause they’re quicker. Most of the time he’s in and out before you can invite him into yours. When you do he’s “reluctant” but showers with you are a favourite of his. He gets his hair washed for him (if he bends down), he can wash you. It’s great.

I don’t think he would want more kids. He’s getting older, busier and just doesn’t think he has the time to care for a baby, even with help. Plus, if they were anything like Joylne or god forbid him when he was younger, he might start greying sooner than he thought. Joylne is a great kid, but... she’s definitely got some of his defiance in him. One kid is fine.

He doesn’t really like pets either, hates when there’s fur on all the furniture. But, if you came home with a stray cat or two, he’s not gonna put up a fight if you say they’re not going to the pound. “Just as long as you take care of them yourself.”

You got him a betta fish once because Jotaro. Fish. Makes sense. He thought it was a little pointless at first. You can’t pet them or play fetch (not like he does those things anyway). All a fish does is sit there and look pretty. You were a little disappointed, but whatever, you’ll take care of it. Then he comes home one day with a 30-gallon tank, freshwater plants and fancy lighting to help them grow which he quietly sets up in the living room. He spent at least a half-hour deciding on where to put it.

A week later, after he’s pleased with how it looks and the tank has been cycled he puts in an order for more fish then lets your betta acclimate to the tank. “There, he’ll be happier in here. The idea of bettas not enjoying or panicking in larger tanks is a myth. He won’t be alone for long anyway. He also won’t kill everything in the tank.” Well, he hopes he won’t, each fish is different. Thankfully, the small school of tetras get along with your betta just fine. From then on, he’s in there once a week, cleaning everything, trimming the overgrowth. It is officially his tank.

[darkelfshadow]

Session Summary - 91

AKA “Sacred Order Of Akabar”

Adventures in Taggriell

Session 91  (Date: 7th August 2020)

Players Present:

- Rob (Known as “Varis”) Elf Male.

- Bob (Known as “Sir Krondor) Dwarf Male.

- Paul (Known as “Labarett”) Elf Male.

- Travis (Known as “Trenchant”) Human Male.

- John (Known as “Ragnar”) Dwarf Male.

Absent Players

- Arthur (Known as “Gim”) Dwarf Male. <Played by Bob>

NPC

- (Known as “Naillae”) Elf Female. <Controlled by DM>

Summary

- Fireday, 12th Gozran in the year 815 (Second Era). Early Summer.

- The party begin this session, late in the evening, still exploring the hidden Yuan-ti hideout under the city of Phlan.

- The party decide to take a long rest, hoping to awaken and continue exploring the rest of the hideout before getting caught. During this time, Ragnar takes one of the shields from the armoury to replace his destroyed one. Labaret reads the recovered journal and learns this group is but one part, of a larger organisation, known as the Sacred Order Of Akabar. This Order operates in human lands and cities, attracting recruits to the worship of Dendar. This cell of the Order, located in Phlan, kept watch on the closest human lands to the Serpent Hills of the Yuan-ti. The Order had been instructed to find a stolen artefact known as the Eyes Of Dendar. A Teleport Circle scroll was also obtained, with instructions to use it to return the artefact to Gill-tan-garas, the largest and most defended of the Yuan-ti dens. However, no Teleport Sigil was provided to target that location.

- During the night’s watch, two wandering Yuan-ti Serpentine Monks came across the party but were quickly dispatched before they could alert the rest of the hideout.

- Starday, 13th Gozran in the year 815 (Second Era). Early Summer.

- After their rest, the party awoke in the early morning and used the two serpent keys to open the large metal snake door. On the other side, a long well lit hallway with a shallow pool was revealed. Two large snake statues, partially blocking the hallway, poured green liquid from their open mouths into basins.

- Not wishing to enter the shallow pool, the party began using some bunk beds to make a bridge across it, but were interrupted half way across by Serpentine Monks using a lever to begin closing the snake doors behind them and filling the pool with poisonous aquatic snakes.

- The party forced their way across the pool, fighting onwards, and rounded a corner to find two Yuan-ti Malisons guarding a prison cell. The party managed to get to the levers and stop the snake door closing, and freeze the shallow pool, allowing safe passage over it. Soon the two Malisons and Serpentine Monks were defeated.

- The party kept watch and readied themselves against a nearby thick black curtain, blocking a passageway that showed some light on the other side. The sound of movement had been heard from the other side.

- During this time, the prison cell was opened and three prisoners were allowed to leave. In their haste, the party neglected to warn the prisoners to keep to the markers above, and tragically the party would later discover all three prisoners dead in a blade trap.

- Labarett’s mage hand began to pull aside the black curtain, and immediately arrows came shooting outwards towards Varis, who also returned fire from his bow. Not wishing to waste time, the Dwarven cousins, Sir Krondor and Gim rushed past the curtain and into a large study and prayer room. Five Yuan-ti Purebloods were soon joined by a Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker.

- The Nightmare Speaker looked identical to the Den Mother the party had killed back in the Serpentine Hills, and this creature spoke like she recognised the party. The creature hissed that the party were the ones to steal the Eyes Of Dendar.

- Not understanding what the creature meant, the party pressed onwards with the attack. The Purebloods dropped quickly whilst the Nightmare Speaker was sending dark ethereal tendrils of necrotic energy to thrust into and search the party, causing sever damage and harm in the process.

- Under the combined might of the party, all the Yuan-ti forces fell.

- A quantity of religious books on the Yuan-ti were taken.

- Moving onwards, through a wooden door, Sir Krondor and Gim snuck forwards, down a long narrow passageway towards a well lit chamber. They came across two more Yuan-ti Nightmare speakers, identical in appearance to the others. Immediately, one of the Nightmare Speakers filled the narrow corridor in thick, dark ethereal tenderils, so packed together that they blocked all vision. The tendrils were only visible when Ragnar used a Daylight spell to illuminate the area.

- The corridor was not blocked long however, as Labarett run through the tenderis, which were slowing him down, and made it through the other side. Wasting no time, he ran straight for the closest Nightmare Speaker and slashed a mighty blow across her chest and shoulder. With a shriek of pain, her concentration faltered, and the dark tendrils vanished.

- Their way now clear, the rest of the party stormed into the chamber, attacking the two Nightmare Speakers. Eventually, after a long battle both creatures were killed. Searching the chamber, another leather bound book was recovered. This book contained a map of the Serpent Hills and a Teleport Sigil was recorded on it, for Gill-tan-garas.

- A secret door was located that gave direct access to the hideout exit. The party left and made their way through the sewers and to the nearest grate. After discovering they were on the outside of the city, near a large and heavily fortified keep (Grimshackle Jail), they kept to the sewers and made their way back into the city and popped out of a sewer grate south of the Podol Plaza.

- Making their way over to the Cracked Crown Inn, Labarett handed back the Will-O-Wisp catcher to Seranolla The Whisperer. Moving next door, Trenchant advised Olisara Lightsong about the information regarding who one of the Rebel Leaders were. Olisara recognises the surname, and informs the party that this Greycastle must be Captain Jhessail Greycastle, of the now defunct Knights Of The Black Fist. She was second in charge of the Knights. The Harpers believed she was dead, along with the killed Knight Commander Ector Brahms, when there was no news of her after the Cult invasion. Olisara thanks the party for this information as it may now be possible to find Greycastle.

- The party head back to their ship, the Frostskimmr, thanks to a diversion made by the Harpers to get the party past the Cult forces guarding the jetty. Captain Lerustah is relived to see the party, as he was due to set sail away, at the end of daylight today if the party had not returned.

- Now with more time, the other book recovered from the hide out is read. It explains that the Eyes Of Dendar are in fact two gems. These gems, hidden by magic, had been lost for eons until both were recently recovered. However, it would appear that the party had unknowingly stolen them from the Yuan-ti den in the Serpent Hills.

- After Maccath The Crimson looks over the party’s treasure and identifies the enchanted Mace and the dagger located from the Hideout, the party insist that she look over the gems they carry. At first she states they are all normal and not magical, but at the insistence of the party, she keeps trying to detect any magical presence. Eventually, after much trying and effort, and with a large push of arcane force she manages to detect the hidden magical aura on two gems. With some effort she removes a permanent illusion and concealment enchantment over the gems, and as she does so, two blue round aquamarine gems change appearance to two yellow eye shaped gems. Maccath advises the party they are of great magical power, and would appear to be some type of magical key.

<And as the party sail into the Golden Channel, leaving the city of Phlan far behind them as they set sail for Crescent Moon, that is the end of the session.>

XP Allocation

Group - Combined (This is equally divided by the number of players who were involved)

Quests (Only quests that are completed or rendered undoable, during this session, are shown here)

- “Hidden Menace Removed” - Remove Order of Akabar from Phlan = 1000 XP

- “We’re saved!” - Ensure prisoners escape safely = -600 XP Penalty

- “Too late now” - Deliver Will-O-Wisps to Seranolla = 1000 XP <Labarett only>

- “Breed Crumbs” - Advise Olisara whom one of the Rebel Leaders is (Greycastle) = 500 XP

- Quest Milestone - Unlock “The Eyes Of Dendar” Quest = 500 XP

Creatures Overcome

- Yuan-ti Serpentine Monks = 1800 XP

- Yuan-ti Malisons = 1400 XP

- Yuan-ti Purebloods = 1000 XP

- Yuan-ti Nightmare Speakers = 3300 XP

Individual (This is only given to that person and is not divided amongst all players)

Special Bonus (Outstanding Role Playing)

Nil

XP Levels and Player Allocations

Player : Start +  Received = Total  (Notes)

Rob : 117676 + 1271 = 118947

Arthur : 93977 + 953 = 94930

John : 88199 + 1271 = 89470

Travis : 107574 + 1271 = 108845

Paul : 96057 + 2271 = 98328

Bob : 106621 + 1589 = 108210

NPC (Naillae) : + (636)

[littlebitoffanfic]

A Long Time Coming

Fandom: Hellboy Characters: Abe, Liz, Hellboy(red) relationship: Abe/reader Request: can you do an imagine abe getting hurt while protecting you and its how he’d confess? Also, if the reader could have the ability to hold their breath underwater for longer and swim with Abe, that would be so nice but its okay if its too much. You worked with Hellboy and the others many times. You had a fairly good grasp of martial arts so were always a safe bet in a fight as well as being very intelligent. but the main reason you were here, was your aquatic abilities. You were able to hold your breath for longer than the average human and you were also able to sense things in the water. You had once been compared to sharks, who are able to feel the movement in the water in their spins. They called you a mermaid as a term of endearment after they heard you could sing really well. Even more so when some found out about your ability to slightly manipulate water. This meant you and Abe Spaian were almost always paired together. The thought was that if something went wrong with his gear or he needed fresh water in his gills, you can help him. That and everyone could resist pushing the fishman and mermaid together. But it was strange how well the two of you got on. You both were avid readers of classic literature and enjoyed classical music. This being the main focus on most of your talks in the early days, you quickly realised how much you enjoyed his company and it lead to you seeking each other out just to be together. There was one time you were about to confess to him. You had been speaking about work and how the two of you were really close when you started. -----------------flashback ------------------------------- “What about us?” Abe asked, looking a little perplexed. “Well, I’ve never connected with anyone like I have with you.” You explain, only holding his gaze for a moment before you had to break it. “Neither have I.” Abe nodded, but indicated for you to continue. “I was wondering if you wanted to maybe try dating?” You ask, avoiding his gaze like it would kill you. You could hear your heart beating in your ears as you stared at nothing. “I- er- I do not think that would be the greatest idea for us.” Abe stammered, taking a step back from you as your gaze flicked to him. He could see your heart break in your eyes and wanted nothing more than to embrace you, but he knew he couldn’t. “Why?” you asked, your voice breaking as you blinked to keep back the tears. You had never imagined Abe to say no to this. Hellboy had said Abe was deeply in love with you, that he spent every moment away from you dreaming of you. “In our line of work, I don’t think its… appropriate for any intimate relationships.” Abe clutched his hands behind his back, standing straight but only to hide his shaking hands. “Oh.” You mumbled, turning your back to him as tears ran down your cheeks and you fled from the room. Nothing really changed between you both. A few weeks were awkward, sure, but Abe tried everything he could to get you both back to how you were before. And that’s how things stayed. In a strange limbo between being more than friends but less than lovers. Hellboy question this, as did Liz, but no one pushed it. There were times they would walk past you asleep with your head on Abe’s shoulder while he read, or the two of you slow dancing to classic music. Situations that, at a first glance, anyone would assume you were together. But you accepted the contact with open arms, happy that nothing seemed to have destroyed the bond you both had. But tonight, you were nervous. You and Abe had to go into a small section of water that ran under the city. It wasn’t part of the sewers, but clean water that was to be purified later. Abe said he sensed there was something down there and you had been ordered to go with him for safety. Abe had fought tooth an nail to stop it, but your instructions were clear. You both stood by the covered entry way, a few of the soldiers were pulling open the cover. “So we go in, see whats happening, and get the hell out?” You look at Abe, who seemed to be as nervous as you were. Because you both knew you were going to find something unholy or unsavoury down there. “Yes, that is correct.” He nodded, blinking as he swallowed. And then, the hatch was pulled open. You and Abe walked to the side. One of the suits was speaking but you weren’t really listening. Something didn’t feel right. Abe was the first to dive into the water. Once you saw him resurface for you, you followed him with a deep breath. The water washed over your body, the coolness clearing your head for a moment as all sound and noise was drowned out by the gentle movement of the water. Abe swam to you to make sure you were okay to continue before you both dived into the depths. It was dark down here, and you relied on your ability to hear the moment of the water around. If something was swimming at you fast, you could pick up the harsh way the water was moving. But it did mean in terms of finding something, Abe was going to have the advantage. You swam close to him, feeling rather intimidated by the water rather than feeling like you were home. The water was about 30 meter deep from what you had been told, and the soldiers had thrown in buoys with lights on them which were able to light up the area around you both better. The area around you reminded you of the inside of a flooded cave. The walls and most likely ceiling were made from natural rock and totally enclosed the area. It was vast and open, with some areas having support beams. Something caught Abes attention as he held out a hand to you. You took his hand and he was able to sense your unease and fear. Unable to offer much support to you right now, he guided you into a darker part of the water, seeming to be a cavern. Inside, you saw something shining in the darkness. Something that was light blue and seemed to pulse like it was in time with a heart beat. Abe stopped but you continued to swim in. Hundreds of fist sized eggs all crowed into the cavern like frogspawn. It seemed ot be covered in some kind of blue goo which kept them from floating away into the open water. You took a closer look. They seemed to resemble frogspawn more than you had thought. You could see the faint outline of the developing creatures inside. you had seen other otherworldly creatures lay similar eggs, but never this many. They looked young, like they were in the first few stages of developing. But once they matured, once they surfaced? Oh god, there would be hundreds of them. What if they had some kind of ability to harm? Poison or sharp claws? a handful of creatures you could all deal with, but hundreds? the sudden size of the situation hit you. You started to panic, your heart hammering in your chest. You were able to hold your breath as well as partly filter the air from the water around you. You could dive for hours, so air had never been a problem, but now you craved it. Your body wanted to hyperventilate in panic as you tried to swim backwards away from the eggs. a hand grabbed yours and an arm wrapped security around your waist, and you were pulled against Abes chest. He managed to calm your movement when he nodded to the eggs, showing your movement was disturbing them. Once you calmed, he gently swam you both out of the cave. It wasn’t easy to speak with him under the water. Voices sounded muffled and far away, but you both understood each other rather well so you knew what he wanted to do. Go back and tell the others. he allowed you to swim on your own, but you kept close to him as you did so. If things had felt tense before, they were a thousand times worse now. Because now you knew there was something else down here for certain. You felt something moving quickly through the water. You grabbed Abes forearm to keep him from moving so you could concentrate on the water around you. He immediately stilled, his eyes darting around you both. you tried to concentrate, but you couldn’t. You couldn’t get a lock on whatever else was in the water with you. Because, because. There were 2. And one was now swimming at you from behind. Before you could react, Abe threw you to the side as the creature missed you and crashed into him, reminding you of a killer whale trying to confuse its victim by knocking it around. “ABE!” You screamed out into the water as one of them circled round the attack him again. But Abe was fast, he outmanoeuvred the creature. Whatever it was, it was smaller than you expected, about the size of a dolphin with a shark like body but a deep red skin colour. You didn’t want to risk finding out if it had teeth like a shark. You swam to Abe, grabbed his hand and pulled him in the direction of the entrance you had came in. but another attacked, knocking into you both and separating you. you spin in the water, the sensation causing you to loose your baring for a moment. You noticed the support beams to your right with a lit buoy. You had seen that the creatures were fast, but not too agile, taking time to turn in the water before coming back for more. If you could get to the beams, you could manoeuvre around them and try to lose or confuse the creatures. And a few of the beams were located very close to each other so you and Abe could probably hid in between them without having to worry about the creatures getting too close. Looking for Abe, you saw him float on his back as if stunned. You called out his name as your eyes tried to find the creatures, but you couldn’t see them right now. When he made out your voice, his whole body twitches and it brought him back into the moment as he was able to turn and face you. You pointed to the sections of the beams that you could squeeze through for safety. He followed your direction and nodded, swimming towards it. But something made you sick to your stomach. Red liquid trailed behind him from his torso as he swam. He was injured. you were able to swim to him, but then you felt the movement in the water. They were circling back, both of them. Grabbing his hand, you tugged him to swim faster. They were coming back. the two of you swam for your life, and just as you made it into the safety behind a beam, something clashed against the support but couldn’t get through the thin gap. Abe pressed himself against the beam and you swam in front of him, looking at the wound. But he pressed his hand over it, obviously not wanting you to see it. You looked up at him, and you saw the worry in his eyes. And fear. you took his hand in your own, squeezing it reassuringly. he understood, nodding a little. another slam caused Abe to move forward against you. you reached out, placing your free hand on his chest to steady him before looking to the right where the entrance was. And you felt a bolt of joy. It was so close. But there was another issue. You were getting very very close to the max time you could spend under water without taking a breath. You needed to move. Pulling Abe, the two of started to swim behind the beams. The creatures continued to slam into them, making them shake. just before you were able to start swimming up, they hit a beam which gave way. And because you were in front of Abe, it crashed into you. it was so sudden, and like you were hit by a truck. You were dazed and let out the last of the air in your lungs to cry out. Arms wrapped around your waist and you were pulled upwards. Abe then pushed you to the surface first. New arms hooked under your own and you were pulled from the water. Your eyes blinked rapidly as you tried to work out if they were friend or foe. Thankfully, you recognised the soldiers who had accompanied you both to the water. Gasping and spluttering, you struggled to even process what had just happened. they got Abe out of the water in the same fashion as yourself. “Careful. Hes hurt.” You call out, but your head was spinning and you couldn’t stand. Fading in and out of consciousness, you looked over to Abe. You managed to make eye contact for a moment before you passed out. ---------time skip -------------- Liz came to see you when you woke, showing much more concern than you had expected. She had never been the touchy feely type of friend, but she wrapped her arms around your shoulders and sat on the bed with you, making sure you were okay. She told you that they had killed the creatures by poising the water and sent down a drone to check everything turned out okay. So your first fear was over. Within a day or so, you were allowed to leave the little room that you were being treated in. and you knew exactly where you were going to go. Liz said Abe wasn’t allowed to visit you after you passed out because they weren’t sure if your body would be open to catching something while you were recovering. Liz had also said he was pacing a lot and seemed to never want to return to his pool, instead waiting in the library and only going to the pool when needed. His wound had been easy to treat and he was patched up in a day while you took a few days to come round. You moved quickly along the hallways to the library. When you entered, you saw what Liz was meaning. He was, indeed, pacing in the centre with his hands held behind his back. his head snapped towards you as you entered the room. “[y/n]?” he breathed, as if he couldn’t actually believe you were standing there. You couldn’t help but smile. “Hi Abe.” You breathed, walking up to him. Abe still stood frozen to the spot until you were right in front of his. His hands dropped to his side and then he slowly reached out his right hand. The second his skin grazed your own, it seemed to break him. He rushed forward, his arms wrapping around your waist as he held you close. You returned his affection, cuddling into him. It must have been hell, just sitting here and waiting to see if you were okay or not. “I was so worried.” He breathed, his voice breaking. “im sorry?” You offered, pulling back with a laugh. “You have nothing to apologies about, my dear. I am simply relieved you are okay.” He kept his arms around you, not that you minded. “I feel the same way about you.” Your smile dropped when you thought of the fear you felt when Abe had been hurt. But you shook your head, it was all over with now. “So, how many books did you get though while I was asleep?” Even though you knew he probably hadnt read anything, you didn’t want him knowing what Liz had told you. “I didn’t read. But I did do a lot of thinking.” He admitted, looking down as his arms dropped and he stepped back from you. “Thinking?” you prompted, hoping he might tell you more. “yes. And I realised something.” Abe looked down, his features contorted in a mixture of pain and confusion. “What?” You breathed, stepping closer as you hoped to draw his gaze back to you. “I never told you how much I loved you.” Abe looked up, his eyes showing fear and, in total contrast, adoration. His words took the wind out of your sails as you stood, swaying on the spot. You stared at him in totally confusion. You couldn’t stand the way his eyes begged you to speak so you looked down and took a step back. “I don’t, I don’t see how that’s-“ You struggled to find your words as you tried to figure out why he had said that and yet turned you down before. “Appropriate? Its not.” He let out an awkward chuckle as he raised his hand to run over his smooth head before turning away from you and walking to the shelves of books. you recognised this as a sign he was either uncomfortable or… nervous? “When, when they told me I couldn’t see you, I started to worry I might never see you again. I had always made peace with my feelings for you from the start and when we grow closer, i was overjoyed. That day we spoke of taking our relationship further, I never wanted to put you in any undue danger and declined because I was content with admiring you from afar. My rejection was selfish and juvenile. I realise now how easy it would be to be parted from you. Now, I realised that all I desire is your affections and to return them in tenfold.” Abe turned to you, his eyes finding you nearly in tears. “I did not mean to upset-“ He tried to finish, but you cant let him. You close the distance between you both and press a kiss to his lips. They were colder than you expected, but welcoming, nonetheless. Especially when he started to kiss you back after the shock had worn off. despite his cold lips, your own were on fire as you pulled away, breathless. “Does-“ Abe sounded just as out of breath and flustered as you felt. “-does this mean you’ll ignore my previous rejection?” He asks. “Yes.” You giggle, amused that he still was doubting that you would still want him. You saw a smile on his lips as he let out a sign of relief. “Finally.” A voice from behind you and you couldn’t help but jump and turn to see Hellboy standing in the doorway, a 6 pack of beer in his hands. “does this mean you’ll stop drinking all my beer?” “you drank beer?” you twisted to Abe, an amused smile on your lips. “well, err-“ he looked away obviously embarrassed by Reds revelation. “Don’t tell Liz. She’ll want to do one of those weird double dates.” He called out as he walked through the library and towards the door that lead to the hallway. “Ohh that’s such a good idea.” You smile, partly to annoy Red but it would be rather cute. The four of you often hung out together anyway, but a double date would be cute. Abe chuckled, obviously just as amused by the idea as you were. When Red had rolled his eyes but left, you turned your full attention back to Abe. “Although, we should probably do a first date before any double dates.” You smile. “my thoughts exactly.” Abe nods, holding out his hand to you. You take it and he guide you closer to the warm fire that the two of you had often sat in front and read when he was out his tank and you were cold. It had a couch and armchair with a few big cushions on the floor. “Although, I am not too familiar with what constitutes a date.” “Well, this could.” You wave at the set up. “Really?” Abe glances at you, and when you nod, he smiles. “then this is a date.” the two of you curled up on the couch with a book each. Abe loved the new intimacy which allowed him to hold you close and press a kiss to the top of your head. You fell asleep a little quicker than you would have liked, but it was a long day. But Abe drifted off at some point as well. Liz came in after Hellboy told her what he had walked in on, and when she saw the two of you asleep together, she couldn’t help but smile to herself. It was a long time coming.

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Toilet paper, cotton swabs, tampons, and baby wipes hurt the environment. Here’s how to do better

Toilet paper, tampons, cotton swabs, and baby wipes are all personal care staples that, perhaps surprisingly, come with hefty environmental costs. From upstream problems, like logging crucial boreal forests for wood pulp that becomes toilet paper, to post-use issues like the centuries it can take a tampon to biodegrade, many of these single-use products come with serious environmental costs. There are smarter, more ecologically sound choices to make for almost every item, and some may even be upgrades. Here’s how to choose personal products wisely.

Toilet paper

Problem: Much of the toilet paper in the US is made from virgin-wood pulp sourced from Canadian boreal forests, which are a crucial carbon sink. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a nonprofit, recently released a report finding that the average four-person US household uses more than 100 lbs (45 kg) of toilet paper a year, “far outpacing the rest of the world and driving a dangerous ‘tree-to-toilet pipeline’ whereby trees are converted into pulp, turned into toilet paper, and flushed away.”

Better choice: Single-ply paper made from recycled pulp. The NRDC offers a handy guide to which brands use post-consumer waste to make toilet paper. And don’t think that just because your toilet paper is thin and scratchy it’s good for the environment—even some budget rolls got a D on nonprofit’s sustainability scorecard. NRDC researcher Shelly Vinyard told me that after they published the guide, they heard from more than a few passionate fans of Who Gives a Crap wanting to make sure the company got a shout-out. It offers a toilet paper subscription service featuring rolls made from 100% recycled paper or bamboo (and wrapped in bright prints bearing the cheeky name).

Best choices: There are some very dedicated environmentalists out there who use “family cloth,” essentially rags repurposed into toilet paper, which are laundered after each use. For obvious reasons, this is probably not for most people. Installing a bidet is probably easier than you think, and will radically reduce toilet paper use. Vinyard also recommended giving brands feedback and letting them know that there’s a real demand for toilet paper made from recycled paper, not trees. Note: The same goes for facial tissues. Look for brands that use post-consumer recycled paper. Or go old-school and carry a handkerchief.

Cotton swabs

Problem: Cotton swabs have a disposal issue. They are often flushed down the toilet after use and end up in waterways, in the bellies of birds and other aquatic creatures, and even in the tails of seahorses. Italy has banned swabs with plastic stems, and the UK has proposed a similar ban, with plastic straws and stirrers on the list as well.

Best choice: This one is easy—follow the advice of doctors and stop using cotton swabs altogether. Dr. Peter Svider, an otolaryngology resident at Wayne State University in Michigan, told Time magazine that cotton swab injuries were responsible for a large portion of adult emergency-room visits for ear trauma in the US. And they’re not even that good at cleaning ears. “The way the cotton swab is designed—it’s really not a good tool for removing wax,” he said. “You tend to push more in than you pull out.”

Ear wax cleans the ear canal. Just rinse your ears in the shower with warm water and you should be fine. Can’t give up the satisfaction of the swab? Go for ones with paper stems, but beware of becoming a compulsive Q-tipper.

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It’s a photo that I wish didn’t exist but now that it does I want everyone to see it. What started as an opportunity to photograph a cute little sea horse turned into one of frustration and sadness as the incoming tide brought with it countless pieces of trash and sewage. This sea horse drifts long with the trash day in and day out as it rides the currents that flow along the Indonesian archipelago. This photo serves as an allegory for the current and future state of our oceans. What sort of future are we creating? How can your actions shape our planet?
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Tampons and sanitary pads

Problem: Periods are already such a drag that adding one more task to the list of proper feminine self-care feels unfair. Still, pads end up in landfills, as do tampons, which also wreak havoc on plumbing.

Better: Go applicator-free with your tampons. In 2017, the nonprofit Clean Ocean Action reported picking up more than 4,000 tampon applicators (pdf) from New Jersey shores during its two annual beach clean-up events.

Best: More absorbent-underwear brands have been hitting the market, among them Knix, Thinx, and Luna. A few drawbacks: They’re fairly pricy, starting at about $25 a pair, and they don’t last forever. Menstrual cups, like the DivaCup and Keeper, have been growing in popularity—so much so that Tampax offers them. They cost around $25 depending on the brand and the medical grade silicone, and can safely last for up to a decade.

Baby wipes

Problem: Baby wipes have all the problems. They’re usually made with cotton—one of the world’s thirstiest, most polluting crops—and woven with plastic polymers for strength. They clog sewers and waste-water treatment plants. They help fatbergs form. They reshape riverbeds. We shouldn’t flush them, but we do. And we’re hellbent on making a wipe for everything from putting on sunscreen to taking off makeup to cleaning kitchen counters, and as an even worse alternative to toilet paper.

Better: For parents, wipes may be the convenience that keeps their sanity intact. Don’t throw them in the toilet, and try something reusable like washcloths or burpcloths for grubby hands and faces. All other wipes, avoid. Adults who favor wipes for personal use—treat yourself to a bidet-style toilet seat.

Best: Reusable wipes can be soaked in a mild soap solution and stored in a standard wipes container. If you’ve already switched to cloth diapers, which is easier than it sounds, just throw the dirty ones in the diaper pail. Even better, make them yourself from old t-shirts and towels—anything soft and absorbent.

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Kind of out of Order here since THIS was made before the Kaiju villains list. But don’t worry, it shouldn’t be too big a deal. Just be sure to enjoy what’s down below.:)

Greetings, and hello, everybody. Today, i have something pretty different from what i normally do. This time, with the enormous help of my friend japanesegodzilla1954 , i have conducted a list of my Top 20 favorite kaiju together. Now, when i say "major help", i mean as in HE created the list above while i just told him what kaiju, and in which order. He actually came to me, and asked if i had a list like this i wanted to make. I told him yes, but also that i didn't know how to edit something like this. So he offered his services, and i gladly accepted. And i can easily tell you that i am pretty grateful to japanesegodzilla1954 for making this for me. It really was a great thing to do for a person. But now, let's get to the kaiju themselves, and explain why i like them so: #20. Titanosaurus: Now, as alot of people know: dinosaurs are awesome. And Titanosaurus is no exception. Part of a long lost ancient race of aquatic Dinosaurs, Titanosaurus was enslaved by an alien race, and made to fight alongside Mechagodzilla 1. And boy, was he a force to be reckoned with: he basically beat Godzilla to a pulp, and buried him in a mountain. Yet his only real flaw is his wasted potential. It was stated that he is a shy, timid creature who only acted vicious because of the mind control. Yet we never got the chance to see that. Even after his demise. Yet, he still was a very cool, and interesting kaiju who should definitely be admired. #19. Orga: Here, we have another example of how imitation is often the highest form of death. In this case, it's in the form of a kaiju formed from an alien known as the millenian. It crashed on earth millions of years ago before being awakened in 1999. It immediately sensed Godzilla, his G-cells, and the means of creating a physical form. In time, it conducted the plan, and it succeeded. Except for the radioactive part of the G-Cells mutating it into Orga. Now Orga is an interesting kaiju. He basically looks like a big brute who's probably as strong as Rhino, or Juggernaut if they were kaiju. And it's said because of his mutation, he acts like it, too. But personally, maybe like KaijuSamurai , he is actually smart with his millenian knowledge, but he can sometimes lose himself in G-cell induced rages. That's usually why i like depicting him as something similar to Shockwave from both IDW, and TFP. And idea which has often struck me as being: "logical". #18. Megaguirus: an often horrible creature who basically embodies what a nasty bug is like. She is the queen of an ancient race of insects from centuries ago in earth's prehistory. And is one of the most fearsome, and territorial creatures in existence which is an eternal enemy of Rodan. As they say. Long story short, Japan creates a weapon which opens a wormhole to that point in time, a meganula comes through, lays an egg, kid dumps in tokyo sewers, swarm emerges, absorbs Godzilla's energy, brings it to their queen, and thus Megaguirus is born. And just looking at her brings the idea of what an actual Dragon Fly might look like. She is absolutely vicious, brutal, and she likes playing dirty. She also seems to have a sadistic nature to her, too, which makes her all the more devious. And her speed: oh gosh, her speed is incredible. If anything, she had Godzilla on the ropes thanks to that impossible speed she was using, combined with her ability to absorb Godzilla's power. Now, if things wen't a bit differently, and Godzilla was an ordinary fighter, she would have killed him in no time. But as we've all learned, Godzilla is no ordinary fighter by any means. A lesson which eventually bit her hard, and fast. #17. Rodan: Now, we get to one of the biggest figureheads of Godzilla kaiju. Or specifically, toho. After the movie, "Godzilla Raids Again", toho decided that they would begin making a series of kaiju films before eventually bringing back the big g himself. One of those was Rodan. Basically a prehistoric kaiju akin to the likes of Megaguirus, Anguirus, or Baragon, Rodan was actually one of two who had awakened in the 60's of Japan. Both supposedly died, until the film "Ghidrah, the 3 headed monster" saw his initial return. Now, what makes him interesting is the fact that not only is he a great flier, but also a fierce fighter. And also strong enough to fight Godzilla for the majority of the film until Mothra convinced the two to work together against Ghidorah. Since then, he's appeared in numerous films as Godzilla's ally, and has even been featured in all three Godzilla generations. Though it seems his strength, and abilities vary in each one. But nevertheless, Rodan is a great kaiju that can often stand with the best of them. And no matter what, ya can't keep a good Rodan down for long. Just ask SMGII. #16. Zilla: *sigh* Poor, unfortunate Zilla. The kaiju who apparently very nearly ruined Godzilla's career for being an inferior version of him that could supposedly never hold a candle to the name. Hence why Toho made him into his own kaiju after buying the rights to, just so they can kill him off in an "I'm better than you" fashion. But if i'm to be honest, i don't hate Zilla in the slightest. In fact, i kinda think he's an alright kinda kaiju. But to be honest, most of this outlook comes from my love for his son, Zilla Jr, from the animated series. Which did well to pay more respect to the Godzilla name. And if i actually considered it, he would be on this list instead. But if i did, then he would probably be number one, so i went with regular Zilla. But either way, i owe this Zilla for the second Zilla's existence, and he did awesome in "Rulers of Earth". So, as they say, Credit is where credit's due. #15. DesGhidorah: So here we have the first Ghidorah on the list. But definitely not the only one. Anyway, this one is a real interesting creature. Millions of years ago, he wiped out the planet Mars. In a similar manner as King Ghidorah did to Venus' civilization. He then traveled to earth to do the same, but the Elias, alongside the Mothra race, sealed him away into the earth to hopefully never return. But since when has that ever been a permanent solution? Anyway, cut to a million years later, an evil elias named Belvera mind controls the head of a construction company, and breaks the seal holding DesGhidorah, breaking him free from his prison. All so she can basically "save the earth from humanity". Idiot. Anyway, DesGhidorah picks up where he left off, and begins bleeding the Earth dry of its life force as he burns, and blasts everything in sight. The current Mothra tries to stop him, but she was too weak after giving birth to Leo. Even he can't save her, and she dies. Now, DesGhidorah is a very cool Ghidorah by many ways. His black scaly skin, and bloodred wings give him a perfectly demonic appearance. His quadrupedal appearance also gives the felling of a traditional western dragon to his appearance. And also how ruthless, and powerful he is. So much so that he forces Leo to go to the Tree of Life itself to give him the power to transcend beyond what any normal Mothra is capable of. He then reaches what i can assume is Godzilla, and Gamera levels, and promptly beats Desghidorah back into the earth he crawled out of. But whether he died, or not, is left up to debate. Either way, he certainly lives up to the title of "The Death Ghidorah". #14. Anguirus: Yep. The ever-loving, best buddy to Godzilla himself is here, too. And why not? Especially since, ironically, he was the very first enemy Godzilla ever fought, and beat. After that, he seemed to become friends with Godzilla. In fact, you could say they were pretty close, too. What i like about him is just how great his bond with Godzilla has been depicted. There are plenty of times where he will fight beside Godzilla against any kaiju. He'll often be hanging out with Goji, just relaxing, and probably chatting. And he'll even go as far as to do what he can to cheer him up out of any kind of funk he's in. And because he's one of the most stubborn, and determined fighters around, he will often risk his own neck to help out Godzilla, or anyone else he considers a friend. The respect, and acknowledgement he has for Godzilla is one to truly be admired. It's just a shame we never got to see much of it in the films. But i have heard that there have been indications of it in the showa films, so it is acknowledged. And he's appeared in about as many films as Rodan. So it's safe to say that no matter where Godzilla goes, or in what generation, Anguirus will always be right behind. #13. Jet Jaguar: JET JAGGA! JET JAGGA! PUNCH PUNCH PUNCH!  Yes, that's right. It's every-bodies favorite super fighting robot from "Godzilla vs Megalon". There are alot of things people like about this guy. And even i have a certain liking to him. Especially considering my exposure to him in the "Rulers of Earth" series. Where he has scored as much kaiju wins, if not more than, Godzilla himself. He can use his size changing ability in very creative, and helpful ways. Like giving Orga a bad case of indigaestion, or surviving Destoroyah's attacks, and to dish out a few of his own. He even stood up to Godzilla's nuke breath with ease before giving him a single KO punch. Not alot of kaiju, or mechs, who can say that they knocked him out with one punch, i can promise you that.. And he's also great at strategy, as he knew that the best way to beat Destoroyah was to freeze him. Hence why he shrunk to human size, flew into Kiryu's cockpit, and fired AZ cannon at Destoroyah, completely obliterating him. And he also has a great rivalry with Gigan, as well. Something the comics played with a bit after GvsM. Either way, this is one sentai tribute who will give you the thumbs up for a heroic job well done. #12: King Caesar: Possibly the first King of the Monsters before Godzilla himself, King Caesar is a great, and awesome addition to the roster First of all, he is a kaiju of a somewhat supernatural persuasion, as he is by all accounts a living statue. Hence why he was the best chance the AMF had against the Trilopods: no blood to absorb, and thereby assimilate. When he first appeared, it was to fight against the first Mechagodzilla. An enemy even Godzilla couldn't stand against on his own. Yet inspite of his abilities, which also includes reflecting beams back into enemies, even he couldn't atand against the mecha. At least until Godzilla showed up, and they double teamed the robot. Though what is important to note is that his strength is possibly the kind which even rival's Godzilla's own. Especially considering he's more than strong enough to rip Trilopods in half, or just pull apart piece by piece. Yet what makes him stand out amongst kaiju is how he is actually dedicated to protecting humans. He will actually risk his own life to keep humans safe, and if any is harmed, then let's just say you don't want to fight him, as he will get REALLY angry. Some believe this is because somewhere inside of him there is some kind of spirit which compels him to be a protector of not only the earth, but also the humans who live on it. But whatever his origins, he is a brave, and noble kaiju who has even earned Godzilla's respect. And has proven to be more than worthy of being a Guardian of the Earth. #11. Kiryu: One of the greatest mech's ever created for being certainly one of the most unique: because inside of Kiryu's metal body is the skeleton of Gojira, the 1954 Godzilla. When Godzilla returned years prior to his creation, the JSDF decided to create a bio robot as a weapon to fight him. One of the components was Gojira's skeleton. Unfortunately, nobody counted on Gojira's soul waking up, and actually taking control of the mech to go on a rampage, thanks to Godzilla.  But he was brought back under control. And thanks to his interaction with humans, and one Akane Yoshiro, it seemed like he was actually starting to let go of his hate filled ways, and become more of a heroic force for good. Though he would be considered a tragic hero, since in order to end the cycle of death, and hate, he took Godzilla, and himself, back to the sea, to be laid to rest for good. Heck, he even went so far as to save Chujo from going down with him, as well as give him a farewell message. With speed, and strength capable of matching Godzilla himself, and an Absolute Zero weapon, Kiryu is another great example of how you either die the hero, or live to see yourself become the villain. #10. Biollante: Speaking of tragedy, i don't think any come as close to that of Biollante. Save for Nemesis, that is. Before she became a kaiju, Biollante was actually a human girl named Ericka Shiragami. During an attack by terrorists, she was killed in the event. So, driven by grief, her father tried to bring her back by the only thing he could use: Science. Taking her DNA, and crossing it with that of her favorite rose, as well as adding G-Cells, Shiragami sought to at least preserve her spirit in some way, or another. What actually came about was a case of "be careful what you wish for". after a short while, she basically changed into a gigantic flower creature, confused, and with no idea of what was happening. Her presence actually drew Godzilla to her, and he destroyed her body in a fight. But a few hours later, she came back. More monstrous than ever before. Because of what he did, Biollante was allowed to mutate even further into a beast which began to more closely resemble Godzilla. The two fought to a stalemate, and she turned into space pollen as she drifted up into space, and seemingly giving Ericka peace. A story which i could imagine was the inspiration for the creation of Project Nemesis" which had a similar story with it's titular kaiju. Either way, Biollante is an enormous, but also sad character that makes us wonder if a rose by any other name would really still smell as sweet. #9. Megalon: A prime example of why people like the Showa era: a silly, completely ridiculous kaiju design which still manages to keep the story interesting. Which is basically what Megalon is. He was originally the God of Seatopia, and was intended to destroy humanity. Before Jet Jaguar came along, and beat him into submission. Even with Gigan's help, though the both of them seem to be good buddies. But either way, let's just say Megalon is a weapon without the safety lock on. Cause without somebody like Gigan to tell him what to do, he'll basically just stay in one spot, and go crazy. He's basically like an overgrown child. But one who happens to be a super strong demolisher, and likes blowing stuff up. Though personally, i kinda prefer when he isn't played like an idiot, and is more like a black knight who serves the evil cause for his own purposes. But there is an irresistible charm to Megalon which keeps me from hating the guy, and gives him a small, but special place in my heart. *8. Mechagodzilla 1: And now we have the very first, and possibly worst, Mechagodzilla ever created. As the first evil doppelganger to Godzilla, MG1 left quite an impression. In fact, the first thing he did was impersonate Godzilla, go on a "rampage", and then break Anguirus' jaw. Poor guy. And when he first revealed himself, it was when he basically beat Godzilla to a pulp. Though not without his own systems overheating first. All thanks to the enormous arsenal he has at his disposal, including an invincible shield, and being made out of Space Titanium, which is the strongest metal in the toho universe so far. Even with the help of King Caesar, Godzilla was barely able to beat MG1 until he made himself into a magnet, and then tore off his mechanized head. But as his creators must've learned: if at first you don't succeed, try try again. They rebuilt him stronger than ever, and then teamed him up with Titanosaurus. No doubt inspired by Godzilla's own team up from last time. Either way, the duo made short work of Godzilla, and proved how fearsome they are. Until Titanosaurus was taken care of, then it was more even. But tearing of MG1's head wasn't enough, and Godzilla had to use everything he had to destroy him. While a bit outdated in design, MG1 is an enemy who will live on in the hearts of Godzilla fans for ages to come. #7. Hedorah: Ooooh, great. If people thought MG1 was the toughest, then Hedorah is that, and the most disgusting thing toho ever made. Basically, Hedorah is a being comprised entirely out of toxic sludge, and radioactive waste. He has no organic properties, and is there fore a gelatinous mass. Godzilla himself was no match for the slimy beast, as his attacks were pretty much useless against him, and touching him was dangerous because of his body being completely acidic. He's kinda like Majin Buu with his durability, and his invincibility. In fact, the only way he could be killed was by dehydrating his body, then atomizing his compound. Simply put, if humanity didn't help, this abomination would have killed Godzilla in probably the most unpleasant manners possible. Though i can admit, his concept, and design are intriguing, and something that can make me appreciate the blob of a kaiju. Either way, if slime's beneath him, or slime's up above, you will NOT wanna love his "Toxic Love" anytime soon. Trust me, you will regret it. #6. Mothra & Battra: Now we have what is possibly the most interesting kaiju you could have around. Mothra, in case you don't know, is the guardian of humanity, and the Goddess of Peace. Battra is Guardian of the Earth, and God of Vengeance. Centuries ago, the two fought against each other because of humanity, and Mothra was forced to seal her brother away for centuries. And yes, i consider them siblings. Now Mothra is by far the most influential kaiju in the Toho universe. In fact, she has been in more movies than any other recurring kaiju aside from Godzilla himself. You could even say that she is his foil: the peaceful, loving guardian who exists to protect the world through peaceful means, while Godzilla is an often vengeful, hate filled destroyer who exists to maintain order on Earth. Such is why both have often fought against each other before. But in spite of the conflicts they've had, they have often worked together more. First, against King Ghidorah, and then in a few other instances. Alot of people have taken up the idea that, in certain universes, Mothra can see the potential for good in Godzilla, and she will often try to guide him on the right path. And in spite of his rough exterior, he is willing to accept her guidance, and can even consider her his friend. Though the same could not be said for Battra. He has more often than not been an enemy to both Godzilla, AND Mothra because of his often vengeful nature. But when his sister convinces him of a greater threat to the Earth, he will drop his vendetta, and help her to do his duty. This was mainly against Godzilla, and resulted in his death. But he has since returned in the IDW comics, and has played the prominent role in the series as the yang to Mothra's Yin: not evil, but still greatly misguided. Nevertheless, both are essential guardians of the earth, and will continue to fight until the end of their days to keep their world safe from any danger. #5. Gigan: Introducing the first ally to King Ghidorah himself, and one of the most popular recurring villains in kaiju lore. And considering he's also the first cyborg ever introduced, that is saying something. On his first appearance, he teamed up with King Ghidorah to take down Godzilla, and Anguirus. And very nearly succeeded. His fighting style was formidable, and his blades actually managed to cut through Godzilla's body like butter. Another feat few kaiju can ever say they accomplished. And let's just say that when Godzilla caught his second wind: that's when things got bad for him. After his initial beatdown, he got out of there as fast as possible. Ditching King Ghidorah as quickly as possible. This showed that as  good a fighter as he is, he's also a coward. But he is also a sadistic one, too. He brutishly beat the scrap out of JJ with Megalon, and even used him as a ball for catching. Even going so far as to threaten to off him if Godzilla got any closer. But luckily, Jet got the last laugh as he broke Gigan's arm, and then forced him to make a hasty retreat. Once again, ditching his "friend" to save himself. Though when he got updated for the millennium series, he was severely upgraded in a big sense: his hooks got turned into scythes, his body was given a red and black cybernetic appearance to emphasize his cyborg heritage, and he was clearly given an extreme workout in his years of absence. Because he is quite fit for a guy probably in his forties. Sadly, in spite of his great, new design, he was beaten a bit easily by Godzilla. Guess it was just to show how strong he was compared to before. But Gigan wasn't taken out so easily, cause he got his neck braced, and loaded with chainsaws! Funny enough, it was Mothra who finally put him down, since in the story, the both of them were ancient rivals who fought long ago. And though she killed him, she ended going up with him. But nevertheless, he made a great comeback in "Rulers of Earth", as a secondary villain who is just as formidable as ever before. And who also might have had his rivalry with Jet Jaguar revived as well. Either way you slice it, Gigan is an amazing kaiju who can make the cut of any list. And if you strike him down, he shall only become more powerful than you can possibly imagine. #4. Destoroyah: Ah. Now we're getting into the big leagues. And who better to start off with than the Oxygen Destroyer incarnate? Long story short, Destoroyah was once a microscopic, precambrian crustacean until the Oxygen Destroyer killed Gojira. It then began mutating over the past forty ears before micro oxygen was made, and gave it the ability to exist on land. He then became a number of aggregates which eventually merged together to form him. He has several forms for several purposes, which makes him cool. And from what i've seen: his only purpose is to destroy everything he sees. He also seems to be vengeful as well, because when he achieved his final form, he basically killed Junior for beating him in his second form. But then he learned the hard way what happens when you get Godzilla mad by screwing with his family. Yet even when Godzilla was in his strongest state, which was ironic considering he was dying, Destoroyah proved to be a real Juggernaut, and withstood mostly everything Godzilla threw at him. Up until Godzilla reached his full power, and unleashed all of his flaming vengeance upon Destoroyah. Mutilating his body, and causing him to flee only for G-Force to basically freeze him in midair, and thus kill him. Now, i will say right now, Destoroyah is one of the coolest kaiju around with one of the best designs you could ever ask for. Like the AVGN once said: "HE LOOKS LIKE THE GODDAMN DEVIL!" Which is true, to be honest. But sadly, he was kinda underutilized in Rulers of Earth. Be that as it may, that doesn't stop him from being one of the most badass kaiju to ever grace the big screen. And it certainly won't be the last time we see him. #3. Grand King Ghidorah: If anyone was to ask me what my favorite Ghidorah would be, it would definitely have to be this one. Where i felt Showa Ghidorah was wasted potential, and Heisei wasn't even a real Ghidorah, imagine how excited i was when i learned about this guy. Grand King Ghidorah is a beast among monsters. In fact, he gives full meaning to the word. As it happens, he has destroyed countless worlds through out his existence, much like his showa counterpart. And he even caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. That alone should give an idea of just how dangerous he is. But it isn't. It's when he arrives on earth that his evil is truly displayed. Upon emerging from his meteor transport, he begins destroying Japan's cities, one by one. Not only that, but he actually has the ability to trap people, or in this case children, and contain them inside an alien dome comprised of his own essence. Others can enter, but none can leave. UltraGWRzilla had an idea as for why else he did this: not only was he going to feed on the children's lifeforce-but also the despair, and misery of the human parents who were worried for his young. Giving in to his "King of Terror" title, it is possible that he actually feeds on fear as well-the fear of people losing those they truly love, and couldn't stand to lose. An act of true evil unlike may others. And a notion i'm inclined to agree with. Especially with how he seems to enjoy his work, too. Worst of all, he is leagues above Mothra Leo, who had grown considerably stronger by that point. In fact, i still think he was in Godzilla's league by this point. But either way, Grand King Ghidorah brushed off all of his attacks, and completely devastated the young moth. And thus made him so desperate that he went back in time to the day GKing Ghidorah came to earth, and destroy him while he was weaker. Thus erasing him from the present. The plan worked, of course, though Leo was stranded in the past. But unfortunately, he didn't know that Grand King Ghidorah could apparently regenerate from even a single piece of his body. So in the end, he still came to Earth-just later than he did before- and picked up where he left off. Thankfully, Leo spent his centuries in a cocoon, soaking up earth;s mana to evolve into an armored form. One which finally surpassed Ghidorah, and finally destroyed him. So, as i said, Grand King Ghidorah is another awesome, and incredible kaiju who makes a perfect villain for Toho. Now i just wish he could be featured in IDW comics. Either way, he has proven to be a true horror that brings true meaning to the name "King of Terror". #2. Spacegodzilla: You want to talk evil kaiju? Well, look no further than Godzilla's evil clone, Spacegodzilla. Now, where do i begin? He destroys a nasa space station with everyone on board, trashes Moguera, torments, and terrorizes Little Godzilla so that he can draw out Godzilla, proceeds to beat Godzilla, locks his son in a crystal cage, baits Godzilla into following him, transforms Fukuoka into his own crystal domain, and the proceeds to fight Godzilla, and Moguera in a fight that lasts what could probably be considered longer than any previous kaiju fight i have ever seen. What's interesting about him is that he has no specific origin. We don't know anything about where he came from, or exactly how he was created. The only thing we can assume is that he was born from G-Cells in space. In fact, plenty of people have given him some kind of origin: from G-Cells bonding to a crystal organism in space, being crystal organism that came to earth and copied Jr's DNA, to being a clone engineered by aliens, to being from an entirely alternate universe. The list is somewhat long. But as the Joker once said: "If i'm going to have an origin, i'd prefer it to be multiple choice". This only helps to exemplify how bad he is. The rest goes for his actions, and how he carries them out. For starters, he's out to kill Godzilla so that he can conquer the Earth for himself. The only time we've ever had an alien kaiju trying to conquer earth, it was for some other alien race mind controlling them. But Spacegodzilla is nobodies puppet. He is out to conquer, and rule of his own volition. And he will go to any lengths to do it. Which includes attacking an innocent, helpless young Gojiran so that he can call Godzilla, and then lock up the kid so that he'll have no choice but to fight Spacegodzilla in order to rescue him. And Spacegodzilla will not tolerate anyone who tries to interfere with his conquest in anyway. Ask the mafia who tried to mind control Godzilla beforehand. Then, he transformed Fukuoka into his personal fortress so that he could be at full power when he fights Godzilla. Showing how he uses strategy in his methods. And when he does fight, he is plenty powerful enough to tear Godzilla apart. It was only when his shoulder crystals got blown up that he was eventually beaten. But like any good villain, he never stays down for long. And as stated, he will use any method to get what he wants. Which includes teaming up with an alien race in Save The Earth, and a band of aliens in Ongoing. He still lost on both accounts, of course. But it gave him the idea that he's better of as a solo act. Hence why he returned in "Rulers of Earth" he fought against his former ally, Gigan, and promptly kicked his ass with relative ease. Then the Trilopods came along, and he was actually forced to team up with Godzilla to fight a group of them. One of them having assimilated him. They seemed focused on him though, since they could probably tell he was the bigger threat. Though it didn't matter what they did. When the two "siblings" combined their power, no Trilopod was left standing. And after Godzilla ended up unconscious after he killed one? Spacegodzilla attempted to kill him on the spot, basically pulling a Megatron us. But he sensed the incoming Trilopod hive, and promised to settle things later in kaiju-speak. Though honestly, i feel like his greatest achievement was when he caused the Crystal Incursion. He had the entire world in his hands after he covered the globe in his crystals. Though he obviously didn't know other kaiju could use power surge crystals like that. Oh well. In the end, Spacegodzilla has proven to be the most cunning, ruthless, intelligent, powerful, and sadistic monster created by toho. A true symbol of what it means to be a force for pure evil. And #1 is: #1. Bagan: As i'm sure many of you know: i absolutely love this guy. I'm pretty sure i explained why, but let me recap by explaining who he is. Bagan is essentially a scrapped kaiju who is ironically the most popular of them, too. He was planned to appear in several films, but due to circumstances, he never got a chance. In hindsight, this may seem like a bad thing. But with a kaiju who is basically a blank slate, this is a good thing. While Toho has never created a specific backstory for him, others have done their greatest to give him the best there is. Though he does have a few backgrounds for when he was intended to be used. The kind other people have used, too. He was originally a guardian of earth, who protected the region of china. But due to some unforeseen reasoning, he was either sealed away, or he ended up trapped in an iceberg, or something. Either way, he breaks free centuries later, senses the changes mankind has made to the earth, gets angry, and begins destroying them. Another story was in the NES game "Super Godzilla", where he is basically the super-powered combination of Godzilla, and King Ghidorah. Something which makes him nearly impossible to beat. Some people have incorporated  these backstories into their own stories, while some created their own. As far as anybody is concerned, it's another matter of an origin being multiple choice. As for me, personally, there is a certain version of Bagan i find the most enjoyable. And is easily my favorite kind of Bagan. One where he was indeed a guardian of Earth, and the most powerful. But under mysterious circumstances, he saw life as something that needed to end for certain reasons. So he turned against all living things, and sought to destroy all. Only thanks to the combined efforts of the earth's guardians is he sealed away for centuries. Until centuries later his prison come undone, and he is free once again. That is the main idea for the devil figure Bagan. And people like UltraGWRzilla have done this as well. But i feel like tarbano is someone who can do this kinda theme correctly. As he has created a depiction of satanic origins with the mannerisms of Unicron, and the mindset of Deathwing. Though in my opinion: these qualities are also the kind shared by another satanic figure who was once an agent of good before he betrayed his fellow guardians, and became a force of pure evil: Makuta Teridax. One of my absolute favorite villains in fictional history, i find that Makuta serves as a perfect character influence for Bagan, and is one i will often find myself using for his character in my stories. Which works well, because i consider Bagan to be the devil of Toho universe if he s handled right. Whether he is a destructive force of nature, or a force of ultimate evil, Bagan is otherwise a being who will remind others that while powerful, they are still mere mortals: and he is a god. And those were my Top 20 favorite kaiju. Do you agree with my choices? Have other kaiju you may like? Have any thoughts you'd like to share? Then feel free to share, and leave in the comments below. Until then, i hope you enjoy reading this, and i'll see you all next time. Goodbye!