Chapter 6: Perilous Moments

Chapter 6: Perilous Moments

As a timeless creature with origins lost in the annals of ancient history, Godzilla possessed a profound understanding of human speech. However, he remained unfazed by the exclamations and screams of the ship's passengers. Godzilla's colossal claws reached out, firmly gripping the broken hull of the Titanic and effortlessly lifting it out of the icy waters.

The massive ship now resembled a mere toy in the hands of the behemoth. With the hull ascending, those aboard the ship halted their frantic attempts to leap into the sea. The plummeting temperatures had rendered such an escape option perilous, and the arrival of their unexpected saviors stayed their desperation.

Arthur, wielding his trident, stood atop Godzilla's head and addressed the survivors, urging them, "Don't panic. Find something to hold onto."

Amidst the relief and gratitude expressed by some survivors, there were voices of skepticism and concern. Questions and doubts began to circulate:

"Can anyone explain how he did that?"

"Isn't he in league with the monster? It was the monster that attacked the ship; I saw it with my own eyes!"

The ship was in chaos, with fear, doubt, and suspicion running rampant. Arthur's newly enhanced hearing allowed him to discern every word uttered on the vessel.

In an attempt to restore order, Arthur raised his voice with a touch of magic, commanding attention and silencing the passengers. "Though it was this creature that attacked your ship, it was not intentional. It was a mistake."

However, Godzilla's voice resonated in Arthur's mind, contradicting his statement: "No, it was not a mistake. I did it on purpose as punishment for disrupting my iceberg."

Arthur could only react with a wry smile at Godzilla's unapologetic admission. Despite the complications, he continued addressing the passengers:

"Listen to me, I don't want any harm to come to you. If you don't want to die, follow my instructions."

With that, Arthur dove back into the freezing waters to rescue those still struggling to stay afloat. His newfound abilities allowed him to breathe underwater, and he was determined to save as many as possible.

However, the contrast between those he saved and those who remained in the water became evident. Arthur realized that he needed more help. Sensing the presence of large sea creatures nearby, he used the trident to amplify his telepathic abilities. Whales, sharks, dolphins, and other mighty denizens of the deep answered his call, joining the effort to rescue the struggling passengers, both those on the surface and those submerged below.

Simultaneously, Godzilla moved the damaged ship to an adjacent iceberg. Arthur, reemerging from the water, instructed the survivors on the Titanic ship to disembark carefully, ensuring they brought warm clothing to the iceberg. Their astonishment at the events unfolding around them was palpable.

Unfazed by the onlookers, Arthur once more leaped into the frigid waters, continuing the rescue mission. Using Godzilla's colossal form as a bridge, he transported those in the water to the safety of the iceberg.

Amidst the temporary relief of the passengers, huddled on the iceberg and secured ship, conversations began among the survivors:

"What do you think will happen to us now?"

"That guy with the giant fork seems quite young."

"He asked us to stay on the iceberg; is he trying to feed us to the monster?"

"I doubt it. He wouldn't have saved us if he wanted that."

"The captain has already contacted nearby ships. We just have to wait for four hours."

"Four hours? I'm not sure I can endure this cold for that long."

Under Captain Smith's direction, the crowd gradually settled into an uneasy calm. Some remained on lifeboats, some on the iceberg, and others aided those who had fallen into the sea. The precarious state of the iceberg, weighed down by the stranded survivors, raised concerns.

The relentless cold became an ever-present threat to the passengers, especially those with wet clothing. Human life, so fragile, so precious, felt all too cheap in the face of the merciless elements.

As Arthur continued his rescue efforts, he came across Jack and Rose, the main characters of this Titanic saga, embracing one another. Unable to suppress a roll of his eyes, he couldn't help but envy their warmth and companionship, for he was alone, even before his remarkable transformation.

To be continued...