Author: Kenneth James | Banner: Jackson Morris
A group of scientists examined the caldera of Mt. Fuji, taking measurements, seeing when, and if, the volcano would erupt once more. Suddenly, the Earth began to shake harshly. The scientists managed to avoid falling, and, realizing an earthquake on a volcano meant trouble, prepared to flee… only for another quake to occur as the ground split open in front of them.
The subterranean monster Baragon roared as he tore his way out of the earth’s crust, staring at his prey, eager to taste human flesh. The dinosaur lunged at the humans, only to find himself going nowhere as he stopped and crashed back down. The burrowing beast looked back to see what was going on, only to find his tail firmly in the grasp of another titan. The brown Gargantua known as Sanda held tightly onto the ridge covered tail, refusing to allow the prehistoric beast to dine on human flesh, much like his ‘father’ Frankenstein when pitted against the first of this ravenous species. Noticing his foe was stunned with shock, the gentle giant jerked back, pulling the horned predator down the slope into his grasp, wrapping one hand around his throat and the other around his horn. He looked to the humans, pulling the saurian out of their way and using his great strength to hold the creature so they could escape.
The humans, realizing the spawn of Frankestein was helping them, were quick to run past the two titans and reach their helicopter. As Baragon flailed madly, trying to break free, the kaijin watched the helicopter take off to safety. Now having saved the humans, the tan defender could deal with the man-eater in his grasp. Sanda took hold of the subterranean terror’s horn and ears and slammed him face first into the side of the volcano, getting a roar of pain from the kaiju. The fierce king of the underground, now enraged at the loss of his meal, used his strong front legs to tear into the rock, destabilizing it and causing the giant hominid to lose his footing and fall backwards, sliding down the slope. As the savage savior tried to regain his footing, the horned beast pounced down the side of the mountain and bit down on a furred shoulder, getting a roar of pain from the Brown Gargantua, as well as a trickle of blood.
Sanda tried to dislodge the powerful jaws from his shoulder by brute force but finding that ineffective, he fumbled around, grabbing a large boulder in his hand and slamming it hard into his cranium. The ravenous predator roared out in pain, but kept his jaws locked tenaciously into his foe’s shoulder, prompting a second smash of the boulder, then a third that both shattered the boulder and forced Baragon to retreat in a daze. The mountain monster looked at his wounded shoulder, but realized that, while not a minor wound, his healing factor could more than deal with that.
The cloned giant was quickly on his feet and charged, picking the ancient beast up and sending him crashing back to the ground with a smash of his powerful arms. Refusing to let up, Sanda sent a barrage of fists into Baragon’s face, bloodying the subterranean monster’s nose. As he prepared for another punch, the desperate dinosaur unleashed a torrent of heat from his maw, his heat ray lighting the primitive’s face aflame. The ape-like giant roared in pain, staggering and trying to put out his burning face, allowing the underground king to get back to his feet and leap at the Gargantua, plowing into him and sending him further down the side of the mountain.
As the tan giant was still stunned from the pounce, the ravenous reptile lunged forwards, clamping his maw around his throat, drawing blood with his predatory jaws. Sanda roared out in pain and surprise, quickly trying to pry the jaws open, but that quickly proved difficult. Looking around, the son of Frankenstein saw a large spire of volcanic rock nearby and grabbed it, tearing it from the earth. The monster giant quickly wielded it like a dagger, driving it into his tormentor’s eye.
Blood spurting from his eye socket, Baragon roared out in pain and recoiled, allowing the furred protector to get his legs up and plant both feet into the reeling beast’s chest, launching the dinosaur back to slam harshly against the rock. Sanda quickly returned to his feet and picked up another boulder, lifting it over his head and hurling it straight into his foe’s horned forehead, driving the dinosaur back. Liking this result, the mountain beast hoisted another boulder up and threw it, smashing against Baragon’s chest, getting a roar of pain from the predator and driving him even further back up the mountain.
The Brown Gargantua roared out in fury and charged, slamming full force into the great horned monster and sending him backwards up the mountain. The subterranean hunter, realizing they were nearing the volcano’s rim, bit down on the kaijin’s shoulder and tore out a chunk of flesh, forcing the mutant to relinquish his grip and roar in pain. Baragon lowered his head and charged, driving his glowing nasal horn into Sanda’s stomach, drawing a trickle of blood and a bellow of agony.
The giant hominid wrapped his massive arms around the reptile’s throat and pulled up, choking the dinosaur to try and force him down. The draconic predator was suddenly overcome with panic, struggling as Sanda threatened to kill him the very same way his father killed the original. Baragon pulled back, managing to use the uneven footing to overcome his furred foe’s leverage and relieve the pressure in his throat. No longer being choked, the underground king was then able to unleash his heat ray, burning the beast’s chest and sending the monster reeling and trying to put out the smoldering flames ignited on his body.
Not wanting to give up the advantage, the vicious burrower lunged for the giant’s throat, but the Gargantua had had enough of this tactic. Launching his hands up, he grabbed Baragon’s mouth and forced his jaws shut while catching his body with the other hand. Roaring in fury, Sanda drove the saurian back up the volcano to the edge of the caldera. The underground terror tried his best to get free, but was no match for the spawn of Frankenstein’s brute strength. The mountain protector hoisted the dinosaur up and hurled him into the caldera. But before Baragon got out of range, he managed to get his jaws around the mammal’s arm, his body weight dragging his foe in with him.
The two titans were sent sliding down the slope of the caldera, smashing into the ground and opening the dried rock over the magma chamber. The primeval foes both managed to narrowly escape the molten death below but the reptile’s primal mind refused to retreat. He wanted to make this gigantic humanoid his meal in retribution for stealing his planned feast. Baragon leapt straight at the Gargantua, crashing into the ape-like creature’s chest and slamming him hard into the side of the caldera before trying to latch his jaws around the brown beast’s throat once more. The gentle giant, however, saw this coming and caught the dinosaur’s jaws, holding them back. The underground king tried with all his might to overpower Sanda, the child of Frankenstein barely able to hold the man-eater back. The intelligent savage managed to get his feet on solid ground and forced himself up, lifting the dinosaur back until both were standing.
The spawn’s intelligent brain looked around for something to use, seeing the hole they’d smashed above the magma chamber. Sanda managed to twist his body around, getting the vicious dinosaur’s back to the hole and released his grip, dodging so that Baragon’s jaws snapped shut on air right next to his head.
With all his might, the Brown Gargantua planted his feet into the earth and thrust his hands forwards, shoving the underground king with all his might. Baragon roared out in pain as he was launched backwards, barely stopping at the edge of the hole. Realizing he was in desperate straits, the draconic dinosaur opened his maw and prepared to let loose another heat ray… only for Sanda to hurl a boulder right into his mouth, causing it to ignite and burn the horned creature’s face. Roaring in agony, the subterranean terror didn’t realize until too late that the tan giant was charging him until he made contact! The spawn of Frankenstein slammed his shoulder full force into the burrower’s chest, launching him backwards.
The Gargantua watched the reptile topple into the hole in the earth, the dinosaur roaring as he plummeted down into the volcano. Sanda jumped back as the creature’s body slammed into the molten lava, sending a geyser of magma launching upwards. The giant panted heavily as he looked down, seeing Baragon’s horn sink into the river of molten rock, and only then, did he rear back and roar in victory. He had slain the man-eating Baragon and destroyed another threat to mankind. With this battle won, the lonely protector turned from the battlefield and marched back into the mountains he called home.
Winner: Sanda (Showa)
