[GTS] Winter-Adventure with Mega-Ryung - Part 2

STORY - PART 2

Young Tephno clung tightly to his mother as the massive, glowing green eyes peered intently through the ship’s viewport. The sight was more than terrifying. 

The being outside was hundreds of meters tall and so impossibly strong that it had lifted their entire spaceship—housing hundreds of people—as if it were nothing more than a toy.

“E-Everything will be fine! I… I’m sure she doesn’t mean us any harm,” Tephno’s mother stammered, patting his back in a futile attempt to reassure him. “She… she seems… nice enough.”

As though the giant entity wanted to affirm her words, its thunderous voice reverberated through the entire ship:

“I know you’re afraid. And I know I must look like a monster to you... But I promise, I won’t harm you. I only want to help.”

The crew remained visibly tense, but after a long pause, one of the officers decided to take a chance. With no real alternatives, he ordered the main hatch to be opened. They had no weapons capable of dealing with a creature of such unimaginable size; their lives, quite literally, rested in her colossal hands.

As the hatch opened, the officer stepped out, followed cautiously by several crewmembers and a handful of civilians.

“See, sweetheart? Everything seems fine,” Tephno’s mother said with relief as she gently pulled her son along. Together, they stepped into the unknown.

The light outside was blinding, reflecting off the pristine icy walls of the massive chamber, though the air was warm and strangely comfortable.

“Mama, look! We’re standing on a shelf!” Tephno exclaimed as he noticed the ground beneath them. The surface was smooth and wooden, carefully carved into the shape of what could only be described as an enormous, hand-crafted shelf.

But no one paid attention to Tephno’s discovery. All eyes were fixed on the monumental figure before them. The giant being—her smile gentle but overwhelming—towered over them, radiating an otherworldly presence.

Tephno finally looked up, his breath catching in his throat. The being was almost human in appearance, save for six appendages protruding from her head, resembling gill-like structures. She was undeniably female, her enormous frame adorned with features so exaggerated in size they defied comprehension. Her immense breasts alone seemed large enough to crush their entire ship, and her hands and feet looked even more capable of destruction.

Her glowing green eyes gleamed with curiosity and compassion, framed by waves of shimmering blonde hair that cascaded down her shoulders like liquid gold. She was… breathtaking.

The giantess raised her hand slowly, giving them a small wave. Her voice, though quiet for her, boomed like a rolling thunderstorm.

“Hello, little ones,” she said warmly. “Thank you for trusting me. I truly want to help you, and I promise I won’t let you down.”

She leaned closer, her massive green eyes studying the tiny beings on her shelf with awe. “Oh, you’re so adorable. I’m sorry if I frightened you because of my size. I must seem overwhelming to you.”

Summoning his courage, the commanding officer stepped forward, his voice shaking as he addressed her:

“I… I am Phadok, the commanding officer of this vessel. We’re refugees, fleeing from our enemies, but we’ve crash-landed here along with several other ships. I assure you, we didn’t mean to trespass in your territory.”

The giantess—who called herself Wandy—offered a slight smile.

“Well… you have entered our territory,” she said with a chuckle, “but I understand it wasn’t intentional. My people value their isolation, mostly because we’re so… large. We try to avoid harming smaller beings like you. But don’t worry—I’ll be careful. What happened earlier won’t happen again. I promise.”

Phadok frowned. “What do you mean? What happened earlier?”

Wandy hesitated, scratching the back of her neck awkwardly. She was just about to confess that she had accidentally stepped on and crushed a scouting party when the door to her chamber swung open.

Another giantess entered the room. She was younger, with lilac hair and an athletic build. Dressed in workout clothes, she called out casually, “Hey, Wandy! What’s taking so long? We’re supposed to meet for our training session.”

Wandy held a finger to her lips, gesturing for her companion to lower her voice, then pointed toward the tiny ship on her shelf.

“Something came up,” she murmured.

The newcomer—Walaya—approached curiously, her gaze falling on the small ship. Her eyes widened in astonishment.

“Whoa! Are those… are those humans? Like, real ones?”

Wandy nodded. “Yes. Their ship crashed nearby, and they need our help.” She turned to Phadok, her expression growing serious. “You said other ships crashed, too? Not just yours?”

Phadok nodded grimly. “That’s correct. We’ve lost contact with most of them. I can only hope the others survived.”

Wandy’s face paled. “You mean there are still more of you out there? In the cold? In the middle of that storm? Stranded in wreckage? We have to help them!”

Walaya, however, was still fixated on the tiny beings before her. She raised a hand, bringing her enormous finger closer to them.

“Can I… can I touch them?” she asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.

“Walaya, no!” Wandy snapped, swatting her hand away. “They’re incredibly fragile! I… I already made that mistake outside. I accidentally stepped on a group of them. They’re… they’re all dead. 

Completely crushed.”

She flushed with embarrassment and turned back to the tiny people, her voice filled with regret.

“Uh… that’s… what I meant earlier. I’m so sorry. The scouting party or whatever it was… didn’t make it. When I stepped on them… I didn’t mean to… I promise it won’t happen again!”

Walaya burst out laughing, wrapping an arm around Wandy’s shoulders.

“You did what? You accidentally stepped on people? And now they’re totally flattened? Oh, Wandy, you’re still as clumsy as ever! But hey, with our size, accidents happen. That’s why we live out here, isn’t it?”

“Enough, Walaya!” Wandy snapped, her tone stern. “This is serious! These people have the same rights as we do, and we need to treat them with care. Got it?”

She turned back to the tiny, now visibly shaken crowd.

“As I said, I’ll protect you from now on. Don’t worry.”

Phadok called out as loudly as he could to ensure the titanic woman could hear him.

“The group you… accidentally crushed were traitors. They abandoned us. So there’s no need to feel ashamed! But please, we ask that you take greater care moving forward. We have women and children here.”

Wandy swallowed hard, nodding solemnly.

“Yes. Understood…”

Walaya sighed and stepped closer, cautiously. "Alright. There are still other starships out there… I can go look for them."

Wandy gazed at her in surprise. "But you hate the cold outside. Are you sure about this?"

The purple Axolotl shrugged. "In this case, yes. They need our help. I can endure a little cold for that. Besides, you have to take care of the people you've already brought here."

Overjoyed, Wandy sprang up and threw her arms around Walaya, completely unaware that her massive tail had just slammed into the nearby shelf. The impact sent tremors through the structure, shaking loose several crewmembers clinging to it!

Among them were First Officer Nolton, Engineer Salzinger, and two junior officers. They tumbled into the abyss, certain that this was their end—until they landed on Wandy’s enormous tail! The smooth, slippery surface turned their fall into a chaotic slide. It was almost like a rollercoaster—except their lives were actually on the line!

"That’s so kind of you, Walaya!" Wandy said, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Oh, stop being so emotional, Wandy. I don’t mind doing this," Walaya replied, crossing her arms. "Besides, we don’t even know if anyone else survived."

"I really hope they did," Wandy murmured, wiping away her tears. She stomped back toward the tiny spaceship on her shelf, instructing its passengers to retreat inside, as she planned to move it to a safer spot.

As she turned, her enormous tail whipped through the air, sending Nolton and the two junior officers flying! Only Lieutenant Salzinger managed to grab hold of the ridge of Wandy’s tail.

"Watch out!" she cried, but it was too late. The three men were already airborne, helplessly hurtling across the giantess’s quarters.

"We’re going to die!" one of the junior officers screamed. But Nolton, though plummeting, tried to stay focused. His sharp eyes caught a large fabric object below. "Aim for that scarf down there!" he bellowed.

It all happened within seconds. But the well-trained officers adjusted their descent just in time. They crashed onto the soft scarf, which cushioned their fall enough to leave them shaken but unharmed.

"That was insane!" the younger officer gasped.

Nolton, however, groaned as he sat up, clearly frustrated. "This giantess is ridiculously clumsy! We have to be extremely careful around her—we’re constantly on the brink of death!"

Over their comms, his voice crackled through. "Lieutenant Salzinger, are you still there?"

"Yes! I’m alive… but I can’t hold on much longer!" Salzinger responded, her voice strained.

Wandy, oblivious to the chaos she had just caused, continued chatting with Walaya, completely unaware that a woman was now dangling from her tail, fighting for her life.

"Make sure to dress warmly," Wandy advised. "It’s especially cold today because of the storm. Here, take this scarf." She reached down and grabbed the very scarf the officers had just landed on.

Nolton’s eyes widened in horror as Wandy’s gigantic hand loomed overhead. "Everyone, get off the scarf NOW!" he shouted, scrambling away as fast as he could.

The trio barely escaped as Wandy’s enormous bluish fingers clutched the fabric and lifted it into the air.

"That was way too close!" Nolton cursed. "Move! Get under that table before she accidentally steps on us or something!"

The officers—utterly minuscule compared to Wandy and Walaya—sprinted as fast as they could. But it was still not fast enough.

As Wandy turned, her colossal foot came crashing down toward them. Darkness swallowed their surroundings, and for a split second, they were certain this was their end. But fate was on their side. 

The gargantuan foot landed just inches beside them.

The sheer impact sent a shockwave through the floor, launching the tiny officers several meters through the air. Though dazed, they found themselves much closer to the safety of the table—an unexpected stroke of luck.

Walaya took the scarf from Wandy’s hand and wrapped it around herself. "Thanks. This should help. And don’t worry, okay? I’ve got my communicator with me."

Wandy nodded. "Alright. Thanks again. See you later."

They exchanged nods, and with that, Walaya left the room.

+++

After putting on warm clothing, Walaya left the settlement, which consisted of a vast cave system, and stepped out into the icy cold. She despised this cold with every fiber of her being and was frustrated every time she reminded herself that she was living on this frozen planet with no hope of that ever changing.

But seeing humans from another world was something special. And knowing that many of them were possibly in danger was a great motivation to trudge through this ice storm.

The wind whipped against her face as she walked through the misty white haze.

“No wonder Wandy crushed a few of those people underfoot. I can barely see my own feet in this fog!” she mumbled to herself, shivering as she moved forward.

She pulled a device equipped with advanced sensors from her jacket pocket and scanned the surroundings. There were only a few weak electromagnetic signals… but there were some! She had to act quickly before the energy of those ships was completely lost and they disappeared from her sensors.

Swiftly, she marked the locations on her map. Time was running out—if these ships lost all power, the people inside would have no way to heat themselves and would freeze to death!

But something was strange. She detected a rather large heat source, yet it had no electrical energy at all. And it was moving. Could it be an Axolotl like her? But it was too small for that…

“Strange,” she thought. “Maybe I should check this out…”

+++

Captain Phana was still pinned under the enormous foot, the texture of the sweaty sock pressing against her face and entire body. She never would have imagined finding herself in such a situation—let alone enjoying it. But right now, that’s exactly what it was: It was pleasantly warm, and she no longer had to worry about freezing to death, nor about the safety of her passengers and crew. The only real concern was that they might end up getting crushed, because the pressure bearing down on her whenever the Asian giantess stepped was immense!

As if to reinforce that thought, the giantess’s foot pressed down again, pushing her and the others deep under its unfathomable weight inside the shoe.

As always, the air was forced out of Phana’s lungs—but this time, she heard a crack and felt a sharp pain in her chest. Was that… had one of her ribs just broken?

It hurt like hell, but as soon as the giantess took her next step and lifted her foot, the pain lessened. Phana once again felt the G-forces pulling at her as the foot soared through the air. She took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of the foot above her. It wasn’t unpleasant at all—in fact, it was strangely calming and wonderful!

If not for the pain in her ribs, she would have been able to fully enjoy the way the massive foot pressed the air from her lungs and squeezed her entire body.

She had no idea what her crew and the others were thinking or feeling, but she wanted to savor this moment as much as she could while it lasted…

+++

The giantess Ryung had been trudging through the snow for a quiet a while, and she was getting colder and colder! She hadn’t expected to spend so much time on this harsh, icy planet…

What was she supposed to do? She needed to find shelter from the cold. There were still other ships she had to rescue, but how could she do that when she now needed help herself?

She was lost in thought when she suddenly felt tremors—tremors that seemed mighty an oddly familiar.

“Footsteps? Such powerful ones? Here?”

She looked around, trying to find the source of the quakes, and finally, she saw the figure emerging from the white fog—gigantic and with a familiar appearance… An Axolotl Kaiju?

Her breath caught in her throat… but that wasn’t Lyxe. This other, bluish giantess was much larger—more than twice her own size!

“Wh… who are you?” she gasped fearfully as she realized her blaster had no power left!

The situation was completely different for the unknown giantess, though—she pulled a blaster from a holster, fully charged and clearly operational!

“Who I am? The question is, who are you? What are you doing on our planet? Are you with the humans from the crashed ships? Why are you so much bigger then the other humans? Are you even human?”

The significantly smaller Asian giantess raised her hands in a calming gesture. “Alright, let’s all stay calm, okay? I’m here with peaceful intentions. My name is Ryung. 

I came through a portal to help with the crashed ships. That’s all. I’m human, but I’ve been a giantess since childhood. I hope that answers your questions.”

Walaya remained skeptical. “And how do I know you’re telling the truth?”

Ryung pointed at her boots. “I’ve already rescued all the survivors from one wreck and stored them in my shoes to keep them warm.”

Walaya’s eyes widened, and she aimed her device’s sensors at Ryung’s feet. The readings were unmistakable—numerous life signs were detected beneath the Asian giantess’s soles. “But… what the hell? How are they even surviving under your feet? Shouldn’t they be crushed by your weight?”

Ryung smirked. “Technically, yes. But I’ve mastered a stepping technique that allows me to press down gently enough without endangering the people beneath my soles. It’s difficult, though, and I think I may have already injured a few. That’s why I need to get them to a warm place as soon as possible. And since my portal no longer works because I’ve lost all my energy…”

Walaya interrupted. “Yes, I understand. That’s caused by a phenomenon on this planet.”

“A phenomenon?”

Walaya exhaled, debating whether she should explain everything to the stranger. Ultimately, she decided that this information wasn’t dangerous. “This planet has deposits of energy crystals. But instead of radiating energy, they absorb and store it. We came here because this energy absorption disrupts all technology, making the planet an isolated, safe haven for us. No other species can function here properly. By the way, my name is Walaya…”

Ryung nodded. “I see. Nice to meet you. I’d love to learn more about it. But can we talk while we focus on rescuing the others? 

I want to save as many as possible, and honestly, I’m freezing.”

Walaya blushed. “Of course. I’ve detected ships here, here, and here.” She pointed in different directions. “It’s best if we go together.”

Ryung agreed and walked alongside the much larger giantess. It was a surreal sight—those massive legs rising beside her, effortlessly stomping through the snow with each powerful step. “Tell me, isn’t this freezing for you? I mean, I enjoy going barefoot too, but in this snow?”

Walaya smiled. “I hate the cold here. But I’ve gotten somewhat used to it, and thanks to my size, it doesn’t bother me as much in the short term.” She then glanced down at Ryung. “And where do you come from? Why did you grow so large as a child?”

“Well, my parents were scientists exploring a planet that seemed habitable. There, everything—plants, animals—was enormous. By the time they discovered that the planet’s energy crystals affected the cells of living beings, it was too late. My DNA had already changed, and I kept growing. While the radiation was harmful to my parents and forced them to leave, it only altered me… I became a giantess.”

They arrived at another crashed ship, now nearly buried under the snowfall. “That’s fascinating,” Walaya said as she crouched down, examining the wreckage. “But let’s focus on the ship and the survivors first. We can talk more later.”

+++

Meanwhile, Wandy was busy finding a good place for the spaceship she had salvaged. She wanted to place it on a shelf where the people inside would be as safe as possible while still being within easy reach for her so she could provide for them.

As soon as she saw that everyone was back inside the metallic vessel, she wrapped her enormous hands around it and slowly lifted it.

"You’d all better hold on tight in there! I’m placing you on another shelf."

What she hadn’t noticed was that part of the crew was still missing, and the doors hadn’t been closed!

Commander Phadock had been waiting because Nolton and two other officers had not yet returned—something that was now turning into a critical problem.

Inside the ship, everything shook violently as it was lifted, and Tephno lost his balance. His mother let out a scream as she saw her child tumble across the floor, but it was too late—he had already slipped out of the open doorway!

The maternal instinct within her took over, driving her to a completely reckless action: without thinking, she jumped after him, failing to consider the risks.

It was only when she was already airborne that she realized where they were. Wandy had lifted the ship high above her, and now Tephno and his mother were plummeting straight toward her chest!

Both were in complete panic, thinking they were about to die. But instead of a fatal impact, they landed softly—right on the white fabric of Wandy’s sweater. They miraculously managed to grip onto the material, stopping themselves from sliding off.

“Mama!” Tephno screamed, trembling.

“Hold on tight! I’m coming to you!” his mother yelled back as she began climbing across the massive woven fibers of the sweater, all while hearing the thunderous heartbeat pounding beneath her. It was breathtaking and surreal. Under different circumstances, she would have been completely fascinated—if she and her son weren’t fighting for their lives.

She carefully navigated across the enormous fabric strands toward Tephno, struggling to balance herself against the subtle movements of the huge giantess.

Commander Phadock and several other crew members watched in shock from inside the ship as the two tiny figures desperately clung to the alien giantess’s chest, trying to survive.

“We need to do something. We have to communicate with her!” one officer urged.

“Right now, it’s too loud. We’ll have to wait until she sets the ship down and is ready to talk to us again,” Phadock responded grimly. He then turned to the officer. “Have you managed to reach Nolton and the others?”

The officer shook his head. “I’m sorry, sir. Communications are completely down. All of our radios have failed. We barely have any power left.”

Nolton was discovering the same problem at that very moment while he was hiding under the desk on the floor of the giantess’s room. 

“I can’t reach Salzinger! The comms are dead!”

The younger officer, still out of breath from running, tried to stay optimistic. “I think she’ll be okay. She’s pretty tough.”

But just then, Nolton spotted a tiny figure falling from the giantess’s tail. The younger officer saw it too, his eyes widening in horror.

“She couldn’t hold on…” Nolton muttered in a sad tone.

They could only watch as the tiny dot plummeted. In this vast room, it looked surreal and almost absurd, making the tragedy feel even harder to grasp. Engineer Salzinger had just fallen hundreds of meters from the giantess’s tail, crashing onto the floor below. It was insane.

And it drove the younger officer into a frenzy. With wide, panicked eyes, he sprinted toward her lifeless body. Nolton tried to stop him. “Stay here! It’s too dangerous!”

But the officer was already dashing through the massive space, desperate to reach his fallen comrade.

Meanwhile, Wandy finally placed the small spaceship securely on a shelf, examining it with satisfaction. “This is a good spot. I hope you all feel comfortable there. You can come out now—you’re safe. In the meantime, I’ll get you some water and food… though I doubt you’ll need much at your tiny size.”

She turned and began walking toward the communal kitchen, completely unaware of the tiny human running through the vast floor of her room… directly in her path.

The young officer could only stare in terror as the colossal giantess approached with thunderous footsteps. As her foot landed close by, the sheer force of the impact sent him tumbling to the ground. Looking up, he saw nothing but her massive, bluish sole descending upon him.

It all happened in a mere instant—but for him, those final moments stretched into slow motion. The skin of her sole pressed down, engulfing his entire existence in darkness, pressure and warmth. His entire world was reduced to the suffocating weight of her unfathomably large foot…

Then came the crunch.

Wandy remained completely oblivious, continuing her stride without a second thought. As her foot lifted again, two small red stains marked the ground beneath her, with faint remains clinging to her gigantic sole.

Nolton had been forced to watch helplessly. Two more officers were dead.

+++

Walaya didn’t hesitate. As soon as she spotted the wreckage of the spaceship, she bent down and reached for it with her enormous hands. Her fingers closed around the cold, metallic hull, which, in comparison to her, felt more like a fragile toy. Without much effort, she lifted the ship into the air.

"Don’t be afraid, I come in peace," she said, her voice booming yet soft. "I’m here to bring you to safety."

But her words didn’t help much. To the tiny people inside, Walaya was a towering giant, a monstrous girl who could tear their entire ship apart with her bare hands. Even if she meant well, her sheer size was overwhelming and terrifying. Panic spread quickly. Screams echoed through the narrow corridors of the ship as the survivors clung to anything they could to avoid being tossed around.

As Walaya held the ship in her arms, the Asian giantess Ryung spotted another crashed vessel nearby. She walked toward it, her colossal steps making the ground tremble beneath her feet.

When she got closer, she could see the tiny survivors inside. They had started making repairs and barricading themselves as best they could. But from their perspective, the cold wasn’t their only problem anymore—now they had to deal with the giantess looming over them! Some even raised their tiny weapons at Ryung—a useless effort, but likely the only thing they felt they could do.

Ryung crouched down near the ship and spoke calmly to the people inside.

"You have to trust me. Out here, you’ll freeze to death. Your ship is barely holding together, and it’s getting colder by the minute. I want to help you."

The tiny people hesitated. Her voice was gentle, but her sheer size was overwhelming. After a few moments of silence, they realized they had no other choice. The temperature was dropping rapidly, and their energy reserves were nearly depleted. If they stayed, they would die.

Finally, the first ones dared to crawl out of the wreckage. One by one, shivering from fear and cold, they stepped into the open.

Ryung smiled in satisfaction. "That’s right."

Then she pulled off her enormous shoes and set them down on the ground in front of her. Without further hesitation, she gently picked up the tiny people and dropped them directly into her shoes. Some of them screamed in surprise, others squirmed in discomfort, but there was no turning back.

"It’s warm down there. And you have company," she said softly. "Just stay calm."

Once inside, the newcomers were greeted by the other survivors from the Starverna, who tried to explain what was happening and what they should expect. But before they could say much, Ryung was already slipping her enormous feet back into her shoes!

She slowly pushed her feet inside, feeling the tiny bodies beneath her soles. She moved carefully, trying not to crush them by accident—but the pressure was unavoidable. The survivors would now have to endure the warmth and the immense weight of Ryung’s gigantic feet.

Ryung grinned slightly as she stood up again. "Now I can take you to safety."

She returned to Walaya, who immediately pointed ahead and said, "There’s one last ship over there." She gestured toward a half-buried structure in the snow, its metallic hull covered in ice. "We need to rescue those people too."

Ryung let out a quiet sigh, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "But how? I don’t have any more room in my shoes, and you can’t carry two ships at once. Right? Even for you, that’s too much."

Walaya bit her lip, deep in thought. "Yeah… that’s a problem."

The two giantesses trudged through the snow, which melted under Walayas warm feet, leaving steaming puddles behind as well as the deep shoe-prints of the asian giantess. 

The closer they got to the final wreckage, the more apparent the dilemma became. Walaya already held one ship securely in her arms, while the second one lay heavy and immovable before them—even she couldn’t carry them both.

"Maybe I could tear it open and get the people out?" Walaya suggested aloud.

"But then they’d be exposed to the cold," Ryung countered.

Ryung glanced down, past her warm, soft soles to her shoes, already packed with tiny passengers. "... And… I really don’t have any more room in my shoes," she muttered. "And you don’t have any pockets or anything… right?"

Suddenly, Walaya paused. Her gaze fell on the ship in her arms, then on the second wreck. An uneasy twitch crossed her face.

"I… I could keep them somewhere else," she said hesitantly.

Ryung frowned. "What do you mean?"

Walaya remained silent for a moment, then carefully placed the ship she was holding onto the ground. Without giving an explanation, she stretched out her enormous hands and grabbed the second wreck. With a loud, screeching noise, she began to tear open its outer shell.

"Walaya?!" Ryung called out in shock. "What are you doing?!"

The tiny humans inside screamed as the roof of the ship was practically peeled away like the thin skin of a fruit. Ice-cold air rushed into the cabin as the gigantic face of the alien giantess loomed over them. Her glowing eyes examined them—immense, mighty—terrifying.

"N-No!" A man stumbled backward, tripping over a bench and falling onto the floor.

"Oh GOD! She's going to devour us!" a woman shrieked, her eyes filled with panic.

But Walaya said nothing. Without another word, she lifted the damaged ship above her head with both hands. The people screamed, clinging to anything they could grab.

Then she began to shake it.

Chaos erupted.

People were tossed around inside, crashing against walls, losing their grip. A man flew through the air, arms outstretched—only to find nothing to hold onto.

And then, they fell.

One by one, they slipped through the shattered remains of the ship, out into the open void. The world spun around them as they plummeted through the white mist—straight into darkness. A darkness that revealed itself to be the gaping, open maw of the axolotl giantess.

They saw the moist, pulsating depths, the massive, pink tongue that was already shifting slightly, as if preparing for its "meal."

There was no escape for anyone. One after another, they landed on the soft, warm surface of her tongue…

"WE'RE INSIDE HER MOUTH!"

Panicked screams echoed through the damp cavern as dozens of tiny people sprawled across Walaya's enormous tongue. The surface was slippery, and the warm, breath-filled air made everyone instinctively fear the worst: they were about to be swallowed.

"OH GOD, SHE'S GOING TO EAT US!" shrieked a man, clutching onto another in sheer terror.

But then, the massive tongue moved.

Gently, yet firmly, it pushed the tiny bodies to the side. They tumbled into the soft, warm cheeks of the giantess, where they were trapped—but not crushed.

Silence.

It was humid, stuffy, and terrifying. The muffled sound of Walaya’s loud heavy breath filled the darkness.

Ryung stood there, mouth agape, utterly stunned.

"Did… did you just… eat them?!"

Walaya neither chewed nor swallowed. She only carefully shifted her tongue, pressing the tiny survivors into a safe corner of her mouth. Then, she turned her head to Ryung and tried to speak with a full mouth:

"Mhh… The people are all safe in my mouth now. It should be warm enough for them in there, so no worries!"

Ryung blinked. "…That is the craziest thing I have ever seen."

Walaya shrugged. "Says the one who has hundreds of people in her shoes and tramples on them."

Ryung nodded. "Okay, fair point."

Finally, Walaya picked up the other spaceship again and set off with the small giantess toward the Axolotl settlement—carrying dozens of tiny passengers safely tucked inside her mouth.

+++

Meanwhile, Tephno and his mother were fighting for their lives. They had clung to the giantess’s enormous white sweater fibers, holding on for dear life as Wandy walked to the communal kitchen to grab some things…

The tiny beings hanging onto her chest couldn’t even admire the wonderfully mystical architecture of the settlement, which was a blend of natural caves and modern technology, because they were too focused on their survival.

They didn’t see the colorful crystals lining the walls and ceilings, the massive, high-tech devices integrated into the structures, or the towering doors—hundreds of meters tall—leading to the living quarters of various Winterlotl figures.

Wandy stepped up to the bright, white-lit kitchen counter and took a container from the cupboard, which she then filled with warm water. She then checked a small pantry to see if any snacks were left.

Indeed, there were various cookies, breads, and other foods—each so massive that a single human could never eat that much in their entire lifetime.

She broke off a piece of a gigantic cookie and placed it on a saucer next to the container of water.

“Haha… this little cookie crumb should be enough to feed the entire crew of the spaceship. Ah, these tiny humans are just so cute and fascinating. I really hope they want to stay with me. I could watch them all day…”

She chuckled to herself and was about to pick up the items when she suddenly noticed two tiny specks on her chest.

“Huh… what the… Are you… are you humans? Oh my goodness! How did you end up on my sweater? Are you alright?”

Carefully and nervously—afraid of hurting them—she reached toward the tiny dots, aiming to gently pick them up.

From Tephno and his mother’s perspective, it was more than breathtaking… it was utterly terrifying!

The enormous hand of the bluish giantess approached, casting a shadow over them. Just one of her fingers was the size of an entire truck!

“Please be careful!” the tiny woman pleaded desperately, already bracing herself for the worst as the enormous fingertip drew closer.

She felt its warmth and a slight pressure as it touched her, pressing her gently against its surface. She was squeezed between the huge breast and finger but was not crushed nor injured. 

As the finger lifted again, the tiny woman remained stuck in the skin’s ridges.

Wandy slowly raised her hand and examined her finger, where the tiny woman was now clinging.

“Hehe. That was easier than I thought. And you seem to be just fine. What does it feel like to be stuck to my finger? To be so extremely tiny compared to me? Must be quite overwhelming, huh?”

“Please! My son is still on your sweater! Please save him! But be very careful!” the woman screamed in desperation.

Wandy was surprised by the urgency in her voice. “Oh, that’s your son? Alright, I’ll be extra careful.”

She trembled slightly with nervousness as she attempted to pick up the tiny boy just like his mother—by gently pressing him with the tip of another finger. Thankfully, it worked, and he stuck to her skin without being hurt.

Relieved, Wandy carefully peeled both of them off and placed them safely in the palm of her hand.

Then she brought her enormous face closer to her hand, her gigantic eyes observing the tiny beings.

“Are you okay?” she whispered.

“Yes! We’re fine! Thank you for saving us, Miss Giantess!” the boy called out, clinging to his mother’s arms.

“Oh, you two are just so adorable!” Wandy blurted out. Then, in a more serious tone, she added,

“You have to be careful not to get too close to me. I can barely even see you tiny ones.”

She took a deep breath as she finally grabbed the cup and made her way back to her quarters.

Luckily, nothing had happened to them. But she had to figure out a way to interact with these tiny people without putting them in danger…

+++

Walaya and Ryung approached the Axolotl settlement, which was located inside a massive mountain range. They entered through a large hatch and stepped into the interior—an awe-inspiring blend of natural cave structures and highly advanced technology. Everywhere, enormous crystals grew from the walls, shimmering in a vast spectrum of colors, while gentle light illuminated the colossal halls. The entrances to the living quarters were as tall as skyscrapers, and the gigantic, elegantly designed structures resembled the temples of an ancient civilization.

Ryung stopped for a moment, gazing in wonder. Her eyes widened. “This… this is incredible…” she whispered. She had seen many extraordinary places on her travels, but nothing had prepared her for this architecture. 

The sweeping bridges that stretched over massive water basins, where entire Axolotl families bathed and others slept peacefully underwater, the walls with their flowing patterns and embedded glowing symbols—everything radiated a unique familial warmth and, at the same time, an elegant grandeur.

“I knew you would be impressed,” Walaya said with a smile. “We Winterlotls have a strong sense of beauty and harmony. But come, we should go see Wandy. She can take care of the survivors.”

Ryung nodded, though she could barely tear her gaze away from the breathtaking surroundings. Everything was so gigantic—so strange and fascinating.

After a few minutes, they reached one of the main chambers, where Wandy was just placing a warm drink and a massive cookie onto a table. As she noticed the two newcomers, she straightened up and curiously looked down at them.

“Oh! Walaya? You… you brought a guest?” Wandy leaned forward slightly to get a better look at the smaller Asian giantess. “But you’re not a normal human, are you?”

Ryung stepped forward and bowed respectfully. “My name is Ryung. I am a traveler, and yes, I am human, though a little bigger… about a hundred times bigger. But you seem to be even larger.” She cleared her throat. “Anyway, I met Walaya on my journey, and together we rescued the survivors from the crashed ships and brought this wreck with us.”

Wandy blinked in surprise, then her face lit up. “Oh, that’s wonderful! You actually rescued an entire ship full of people?”

“Yes,” Walaya confirmed and spit the people she had in her mouth onto her palms. “And a few more from other ships. Luckily, many survived—several thousand. We thought they would be safest here with you. They’ve been through a lot and desperately need a secure place.”

Wandy placed a hand on her heart and smiled warmly. “That’s amazing! Of course, I’ll gladly take them in! I’ll make all the arrangements to ensure they’re comfortable here.”

Ryung couldn’t help but marvel once again. Not only was the architecture of this place impressive, but so was the gentleness and warmth that radiated from this enormous Axolotl woman. Despite her colossal size, she seemed so kind—almost motherly.

“Thank you,” Ryung said sincerely. “I’m glad we could bring them here.”

Wandy nodded and then looked toward the spaceship. “I’ll place the ship with the others on the shelf. There are already some of their kind waiting there.” Then she looked at Ryung intently. “I will take good care of all of them. I promise. What was your name again? Ryu?”

“Ryung!” the 160-meter-tall Asian woman corrected her, then added, “Thank you again. But I have a problem of my own…”

Walaya interrupted: “That’s right. She lost the energy for her bracelet and can’t open a portal anymore. So she’s stranded on our planet. Do you think we can trust her with our secret technology?”

Wandy looked nervous. “No! That is strictly forbidden! Our highest law is never to share this technology with anyone who could misuse it!”

It was at that moment that Ryung noticed two small red stains on the ground… And perhaps this could give her an advantage in this negotiation.

“Well… I assure you that I would never use the technology for harmful purposes. And… and besides, I wouldn’t ask for it for free—I would offer you one of my bracelets in exchange… which is also equipped with highly advanced technology.”

Wandy took off her cap and scratched her head. “What kind of technology?”

Ryung began, “On the way here, I noticed that your settlement was built from old spacecraft. That much is obvious. So, I assume that my portal technology is something new to you? With it, you would be able to travel to different worlds in an instant…”

Young Walaya’s eyes widened. “Wait a minute! Other worlds? We… we could travel somewhere else? And return without revealing the location of our planet?”

Ryung nodded. “Exactly. And since it’s quite clear that you’re very altruistic and enjoy helping others, here’s another piece of information: There are many worlds out there that could use the help of giants like you… and well… there are plenty of ugly, polluted cities that you could destroy if that’s something you enjoy.”

Walaya’s heart pounded faster than ever before. “That… that would be incredible! I could finally leave this place! Travel somewhere new! Experience something different!”

But Wandy interjected, “That’s not a good idea… Our elders decided that we should live in seclusion here. It’s safer for us and for others.”

Ryung nodded. “That brings me to the second technology that might interest you. I noticed that you’re concerned about your size and the risk of hurting others, which is inevitable…” Ryung pointed at the two stains on the ground with the tip of her boot.

Wandy’s heart skipped a beat when she saw them. Her eyes widened in horror. “OH NO! Did… did I accidentally step on someone again?”

She knelt down, staring at the two marks. “I… I’m so sorry! I… I didn’t see them…”

Walaya smacked her forehead. “Oh, Wandy! You really need to be more careful! How do you plan to take care of so many people if you keep crushing and stomping them flat?”

But Ryung continued. “Don’t worry. I may have a solution to your problem.”

She pulled off her boots and dumped out the people who had been inside, letting them spill onto the ground.

“These people were under my feet the whole time. I’ve been stepping all over them, yet they survived. I can do this because of a special stepping technique I learned a long time ago. If you’re interested, I can teach you.”

Wandy stared in astonishment at Ryung’s bare feet and the many tiny people who lay exhausted but alive in front of her toes.

“And… you think you could teach us this?”

Ryung nodded. “I’ve taught it to a few other giants before… Some learn it well, others not so much, but it’s always worth trying. And… and in case you do end up stepping on or crushing someone, I have one more technology. A revival beam, invented by a friend of mine.”

Wandy stepped closer, locking eyes with Ryung. “Could you revive those two? That would be too good to be true!”

Ryung nodded. “Yes. But I need energy for that! As I said, my bracelet was drained by your crystals.”

Wandy looked questioningly at Walaya without saying anything, but she already knew what her friend was thinking.

“Yes, we can trust her,” Walaya finally said and gestured toward the tiny people on the ground with her massive bare foot. “Ryung already saved these people before I even met her. She’s been looking out for their well-being the whole time. And I think this trade would be of great interest to us… especially to me!”

Wandy sighed. “Alright. But don’t tell anyone about this just yet.” She held out her hand to Ryung and asked, “May I take a look at your bracelet to examine it?”

Ryung nodded, slipped off her high-tech bracelet, and placed it in Wandy’s large bluish palm.

After that, Wandy and Walaya immersed themselves in studying the foreign technology. They realized that it was based on ancient Zolya technology that had been adapted. Their species had also traded with the Zolya many generations ago, which had allowed them to make great advancements—including space travel.

Another reason to trust the Asian woman, since the Zolya only shared their technology with beings they truly trusted.

While the two Winterlotl examined the bracelet, Ryung took care of the survivors. She lifted them onto a shelf, even finding the surviving officer, Nolton, and placing him with the others. She talked to some of the people, who were wondering what would happen to them now that they had crashed on this foreign planet and were dependent on these gigantic Axolotl-like beings.

Some time passed, but eventually, Wandy handed Ryung back her bracelet. “Here. It’s fully recharged and will no longer be affected by the crystals. I made sure of that. But now, please show me how to bring people back to life.”

Ryung nodded and activated the blue beam, which she aimed at the two lifeless bodies. Their forms were instantly restored (luckily, not too much time had passed), and Wandy was beside herself with joy.

“This… this is incredible!” She knelt over the revived tiny individuals, studying them closely. “I’m so sorry for stepping on you. But thankfully, you’re alright again. I hope you can forgive me!”

However, the two officers were completely disoriented and had no idea what had just happened to them. They were too confused to respond.

Wandy carefully picked them up and placed them with the others.

+++

Ryung stayed on the planet for several more days. She met other Winterlotl and trained intensively with Wandy and Walaya. Fortunately, some of the Pharyngan survivors volunteered so that the three giantesses could practice stepping on them.

Of course, Wandy and Walaya still crushed a few from time to time, but gradually, they improved and learned how to step on people without harming them.

Once Ryung was satisfied with their progress, she bid them farewell and returned to her homeworld, Mogora, through a portal.

For Wandy and Walaya, everything had changed since this encounter. They knew that a new era was beginning. Wandy now had thousands of people to take care of, and they had access to new technologies that would open up countless possibilities!

Walaya was absolutely thrilled. She couldn’t wait to use her newfound knowledge to develop her own bracelet and travel to other worlds… explore them… and well… maybe even visit and destroy a human city just for fun? That would be so exciting!

And would other Winterlotl also want to travel to different worlds?

Time would tell how their society would evolve. But one thing was certain: endless new possibilities awaited them!

THE END