The snake was on a statue, its eyes were as black as night. It was perfectly normal snake, until it winked at me. Who could this peculiar snake be? What was he doing here? Was he a minion of Apophis or Apophis himself? How did he get here? A tumble of questions rushed through me like water. I started to create a fireball, but flickered and went off like a broken light bulb. And then, the weirdest thing happened. He spoke to me, a snake spoke to me!
It said, Zia, do not be afraid. I am a friend. I know you have many questions, but right now you have to come with me.
Just as I threw a sizzling fireball at it, it said something like co-something and wrote a symbol that froze my entire body except for my eyes. I saw the snake slither next to me and say something like pirate nyada and transformed into a boy. He had the same height as me, with a shaved head and tattoos written all over his arms. He was extremely muscular for someone my age, and he was attractive.
I quickly dismissed the thought as he said to me, "I will take care of everything, but right now you need to come with me."
I said, "To where?"
He said, "To India."
He had a heavy accent and pushed me into Amos's room. I was extremely terrified that he would find out that I let in an intruder in here.
But, surprisingly he said, "Hello, Zia and Carter? Carter, what are you doing here?"
He said, "Oh, Uncle, I should let you know that Zia and I are going to the Nome in India, because there has been serious movement there. Sadie has her hands full, so I thought Zia could come with me."
I saw Cobra-Guy instead of Carter, but his behaviour, voice, even clothes were Carter's. How did he even know Amos and Sadie? And I noticed that he had a faint shimmer around him, as if he were hiding inside a thin curtain. After he conversed with Amos, he said goodbye and dragged me as he left. The shimmer was gone, and I was surprised to see a helicopter on top of the First Nome.
He said, "I'll tell you everything on the way." And he went in, tempting me to come inside with him. I was confused, but I needed some answers. So, I went beside him and the helicopter took off, with me leaving my comfort, my consolation, to something unexpected, maybe even dangerous. I had final thoughts of Carter before I closed my eyes, filled with nausea and nervousness.
