Godzilla of the Monsters (Sci-Fi Evolved)/Nature vs. Nurture

This is episode one of Godzilla of the Monsters (Sci-Fi Evolved).

Synopsis
Mark Russell gets recruited into an organization devoted to keeping track of Kaiju while soon learning of their secret weapon.

Transcript
The episode begins with archive footage of various Kaiju incidents including the MUTO, Ghidorah, and Godzilla-Kong incidents, among many others from other universes. The watcher of these videos reveals himself to be Doctor Niko "Nick" Tatopoulos, who enters a hangar where Godzilla can be seen being held there, seemingly unconscious and immobilized.
 * Nick "Don't worry, big guy. You'll help everyone soon enough."

Meanwhile, on an alternate Earth, Mark and Maddie Russell are in the woods, hiking. The two continue hiking until they return to their woodland house as the sun sets. Just as their residence is in their sights, however, they spot two individuals lingering around their cabin, both dressed within formal apparels. The Russells make their way towards their cabin, where they meet with the guests, who they are able to easily identify as Japanese. While this is happening, the Japanese man is only able to smile and shake the two's hands. The four enter the cabin and the female guest explains about themselves.
 * Mark: "Now, this is life. No need to worry about giant monsters or insane ecoterrorists or anything like that. Just you, me, and mother nature."
 * Maddie: "(Playfully) So you just want to forget about what happened?"
 * Mark: "(Thinks) We can't progress in life if we're rooted to the past, Maddie. Besides, we haven't gotten another kaiju attack after Hong Kong. It's a miracle that we can even be here."
 * Maddie: "Yeah, go ahead and say that, dad... I'm sure we're going to have an attack within five minutes again. Crazy place out there, you know?"
 * Mark: "Can't argue with that. I'm just thankful we haven't got any extra-universal incursions until this point."
 * Maddie: "As far as we know of, anyway."
 * Maddie: "Anyone you know, dad?"
 * Mark: "I... don't know. I thought Monarch was done with me."
 * Mark: "Hi there, how are you?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "Dr. Russell! It is good to see you (shakes his hand). How are you?"
 * Mark: "I'm good. You?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "We're doing great! (Sees Maddie) Nice to meet you, too. You must be Maddie."
 * Maddie: "Yeah, that's me. Nice to meet you, ma'am (shakes her hand)."
 * Mark: "So, what brings the two of you here? Are you with Monarch?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "No, we are not with Monarch. Though, we intend to affiliate our organization with Monarch through you."
 * Mark: "I beg your pardon?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "Oh, uh... can we talk about this inside?"
 * Mark: "Oh, sure! Would you like something to drink?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "No, thanks."
 * Mark: "(Addressing the Japanese man) And you?"
 * Unidentified Man: "(Stutters, having difficulty to speak while looking back and forth at his friend) Uh... uh... n-no? Yes?"
 * Unidentified Woman: "(Cheerfully) He means to say no. I'm sorry, he's not that good at English."
 * Mark: "(Chuckles) No, no, (pats the man's back) that's alright. I understand."
 * Unidentified Woman: "Dr. Russell, my name is Asagi Kusanagi, and this is my associate, Rando Yaguchi. We are representatives of the Metaverse Megafauna Maintenance, or as we'd like to call ourselves, M3."
 * Maddie: "That doesn't sound so bad."
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "(Chuckles) Thank you."
 * Mark: "You people with the MSA?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "We maintain liaisons with the Metaverse Security Alliance, but we aren't an official part of it. Our organization maintains watch over the Metaverse's many different exotic gigantic creatures, in hopes of preventing them from doing any harm to other worlds while also conserving their lives."
 * Mark: "Megafauna? What kind of megafauna?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "Any kind of non-sapient megafauna. Dinosaurs, alien beasts, as well as giant monsters."
 * Maddie: "What do you do with them?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "Those that are harmless enough, we either observe or capture and maintain them in our conservations throughout the Metaverse. Those that are.. hostile, we either keep captive and study... or eliminate."
 * Mark: "Wait, so you... your organization has the means to kill Titans?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "Our organization is... well-funded. Some of our members, too, have experience in grappling with these type of monsters. But of course, killing is only an option of last resort."
 * Maddie: "Umm... I don't mean to disrespect, but what do you guys get by doing these things?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "By studying and... (swallows spit) eliminating megafauna, we prevent the spread of disasters across the Metaverse. And our conservations are also zoos, so we do have a source of income."
 * Mark: "Alright. Say that I am willing to join, and perhaps, my daughter, as well. What do we get from this?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "You will be paid in credits should you join our organization, which you can utilize to travel to other universes, should you wish it. Your participation within M3 means that you -- and by extension, Monarch -- are able to utilize the assets we have should your Earth requires assistance. Food, living space, and even metaversal insurance will be provided, as well. Not to mention free entry to the conservation-zoos."
 * Maddie: "And what if we don't want to go outside our own universe?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "We do not impose. But... our leader, Dr. Niko Tat-- Tato -- T (stutters, having problems pronouncing the name before clearing her throat) Dr. Niko, personally intended to recruit the two of you because of your expertise in Gojira."
 * Mark: "Godzilla?"
 * Asagi Kusanagi: "Yes. Godzilla. An incarnation of it that you may be familiar with..."
 * Mark: "(Ponders) I'm listening."

The scene transitions to the view of the Russells, Asagi, and Rando entering the M3 headquarters through a stargate. The headquarters, located in another universe, possesses an industrial look reminiscent of a factory and a whole host of personnel that are seen to be quite busy at this very moment. The four meet with Mr. Niko Tatopoulos himself, who is accompanied with a man and woman in glasses, as well as a more strange looking individual.

The group is then seen walking through the MSA base, where they pass through an area where they are able to see many mechanical constructs of different sizes being maintained in massive hangar bays. The Russells look upon them with awe, as they try to keep their pace with the group.
 * Niko: "Mark Russell, I see you're at least considering my offer. It's an honor to have you here."
 * Mark: "Yes, considering. Who are the people besides you?"
 * Nick: "This man in glasses is Dr. Newton Geiszler. The man besides him is Dr. Hermann Gottlieb. And the young one over here is Mei Kamino."
 * Newt: "Dr. Russell! I heard so much about you and your daughter. Newt Geiszler, here to make your acquaintance."
 * Mark: "(Shakes Newt's hand) Nice to meet you, Dr. Newt."
 * Newt: "And (points to Hermann with his thumb) over here is my colleague, Mr. Hermann. We're from the same universe."
 * Hermann: "(Walks forward and shakes Mark's hand) Mr. Russell. It is good to have your talent here, indeed."
 * Mark: "Thank you. Good to know you, Mr. Hermann."
 * Maddie: "Wait, are all of you from... you know, worlds that have... monsters?"
 * Niko: "Ms. Russell, we wouldn't be here if we hadn't experienced a catastrophe or two with giant monsters."
 * Mei Kamino: "(Steps forward) It is crucial that we gather as much information as possible concerning whatever kaiju are out there within the metaverse to prevent the deaths of many."
 * Niko: "Oh, um, how about we talk about this somewhere else more comfortable?"
 * Mark: "Sounds great. (Sarcastically) Can't wait to see what treats you have."


 * Maddie: "Whoa... are all these really that necessary?"
 * Niko: "You may call us militaristic, but believe me when we say that there are more than a few hostile monsters out there that want many people dead."
 * Mark: "What do you use these for?"
 * Niko: "We deploy them to handle megafauna incursions. There are several worlds out there that are quite vulnerable to megafauna attacks, so we send forth these machines to safeguard the planets that we have identified to be susceptible. We also send them out to accompany research expeditions to defend their lives. Sometimes, we also loan them to responsible parties that are in need of their services."
 * Mark: "You... also employ them as mercenaries?"
 * Niko: "No. We are strictly against the concept of utilizing these weapons for war. Yes, I know what I said. Weapons are for war, but the only war we're waging here is the one between civilization... and the primal monstrosities that threaten to destroy them. We don't loan them to private military organizations or warring factions."
 * Maddie: "Sounds like you're more geared up for killing monsters than conserving them."
 * Niko: "We make sure that they're not a threat to anyone in the Metaverse. Human, or otherwise."
 * Mark: "You also protect alien worlds?"
 * Niko: "We... try to be inclusive, considering that not every alien out there is out to kill us, humans. Besides, we have a number of non-human members in our organization, so they can give us input concerning what is to be done."
 * Maddie: "Haven't seen an alien around here until now."
 * Niko: "You and your father will get to see them in due time. Trust me."

Maddie glances at her father, expressing distrust over Dr. Niko with her facial gestures, which Mark reciprocates. As the group continues their trek to their next destination, the Russells get a good look at a particular mechanical construct that reminds them of a recent memory. The construct in question is seen walking into one of the hangar bays, having apparently suffered quite a lot of damage from the looks of it.


 * Maddie: "(Stops to gaze at the construct) Is that... Mechagodzilla?"
 * Mei Kamino: "Well, that's obviously not your Mechagodzilla. You'd be surprised how many Mechagodzillas are there in existence."
 * Mark: "Our Mechagodzilla was made out of Ghidorah's remnants."
 * Niko: "And this one -- or as we'd like to call it, Kiryu -- was made out of its home universe's own remnants of Godzilla."
 * Maddie: "Are Mechagodzillas always made of the remains of other Titans?"
 * Mei Kamino: "Not always. Although my world's version was, as well."
 * Newt: "(Smirks) Making jaegers out of kaiju parts. (Pats Hermann's back) That a good idea, Hermann?"
 * Hermann: "(Grunts) That is a horrible idea! I wouldn't even imagine what would happen if we had done such a thing."
 * Niko: "(Sniggers) Was that sarcasm, Gottlieb?"
 * Hermann: "You know we've seen the outcome of that idea, Director Tatapoulous."

The Kiryu docks in the hangar bay and its pilot exits the metal titan, apparently having experienced grievous wounds that aren't exactly visible to the group at the distance. As the Kiryu's repair process begins, the group continues their journey. Along the way, however, Yaguchi, Mei, and Asagi are sent away somewhere else by Dr. Tatapoulous himself after he has received an unseen piece of information from his datapad.


 * Mark: "Is there anything, Dr. Tatapoulous?"
 * Niko: "(Briefly glances at his datapad) They're needed elsewhere. And from the looks of it, (looks at Newt and Gottlieb) the two of you are needed, as well."
 * Newt: "I thought you told us that we were going to-"
 * Niko: "I'll handle their orientation myself. You two, head to the research lab. It's urgent."

Newt and Gottlieb immediately depart from the group, hastily saying their farewells to the Russells.


 * Mark: "What the hell just happened?"
 * Niko: "Part of the reason why I asked you here, Dr. Russell. Although we have various mechs, including generous gifts from Dr. Gendo Ikari, they're barely enough to take down these Megafauna. And these mechs have human pilots, humans can easily die. That's when both me and the project's benefactor had an epiphany. On our worlds, we used megafauna to fight other Megafauna. And out of all of the Megafauna we have, the one most willing to listen to people is your Godzilla."
 * Maddie: "So you want us to control Godzilla?"
 * Niko: "Let me recall, you have helped your Godzilla before, right?"