Varan speedy flying

As Varan lifted off, the U.S. Navy warships aimed their anti-aircraft guns at the flying creature.

The military experts assumed that the creature would ascend slowly into the sky, and move equally slowly once there. The experts also assumed that Varan traveled on the winds of the upper atmosphere, and was not truly in control of its flight.

So everyone was taken by surprise when Varan shot into the sky as quickly as a helicopter. They were even more surprised when it stretched out its arms and legs and - with a sound not unlike a supersonic jet aircraft - streaked away.

Even as the ships opened fire, the monster was moving out of range. The Navy guns failed to inflict any damage.

The captain of the lead warship radioed a warning to his high command. He reported that Varan was heading due north, toward the nearest land. If it continued its present course and speed, it would be over the Texas coast in an hour...


Godzilla 2000, Chapter 20