When the creature rose from the sea and rained destruction upon our cities, it was called a punishment from God. And how could it not be? Nothing we threw at the giant beast could stop it.
But it was a new form of life. and there is always a scientist somewhere with more curiosity than sense.
When we finally paused in fighting or running, she confirmed it was just an animal, driven out of its territory by deep sea drilling.
After that, it was only a matter of time before we figured out a way to guide it back home.

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