TOKYO - JANUARY 2, 1955

The weapon had been successful, and the monster was no more. Now, as the observer boat bearing Radar and the others returned, Francis began his blessing.

"The Prophets--Isaiah, Ezekiel, and others, told of a great leviathan that would come at the time of our judgement. I daresay they never imagined anything quite like Godzilla. But now that battle is done, and we can only hope that we have all learned from our mistakes. Lord, Bless This Bay, and let it again be filled with fish, not monsters. Amen"

He stared at the moonlit waters.

"I---am of The Bay-Shore?"