Chapter 8: The Cobra's Mark
Yasher heard the ground crumble behind him as he turned around in suprise to see the gigantic behemoth of a cobra lunged at him. He use his amazing jumping prowess to rocket into air. The cobra's head dove into the ground and it was struggling to release it's head for air. Yasher knew what it was trying to do so he decided he couldn't take the chance so he used his Hip Drop to plummet to the ground and landed on the cobra's head with sheer force driving the cobra's head deeper into the ground. Yasher ran to Kirby's side, a nuetral area for him.
Kirby: Yasher, are you ok?
Yasher: Yeah, I was lucky enough to manuever that attack!
As they looked at the cobra desperatly trying to get it's head out of the ground for air, it burrowed into the ground and disappeared from sight. On constant guard, they cautiously looked everywhere, trying to see a way they can pinpoint the monster's next attack. Suddenly, the ground started shaking violently and the mostrosity popped out from under Yasher. He was sent skyward and he was helpless. The cobra rocketed to the air and smack Yasher into the ground with a heavy blow from it's whip-like tail. Yasher was out cold and Kirby was left to fight for him. He ran to Yasher's side in hopes of waking him up.
Kirby: Yasher! Wake up!
Yasher: ...
Kirby: You'll pay for that you ugly snake!
The cobra landed from out of the air and onto the ground with a cry of triumph. Kirby caught the cobra's eye so he started chasing him but Kirby ran circles around the snake and climbed up his backside. When he reached his head, the cobra saw him inbetween his eyes so he bobbed his head up. When Kirby saw his chance, he let go of the behemoth's head at the highest point of the bob and threw lightning balls into it's mouth. The lightning balls started taking effect when they started shocking his insides, moving the cobra involutarily until it fell to the ground with smoke coming out of his mouth. Kirby fell from the sky and landed onto his feet next to Yasher's fainted body. Kirby saw a headband next to the Toad Town Dojo and sucked it up, thus becoming Fighter Kirby.
Fighter Kirby: Great, I can now combine my lightning with my fighting moves!
As Kirby thought of the possibilities, the cobra came to but it was in a weary state. As the gargantuan got up, Kirby took full notice and punched his fists together. As he let go, lightning cackled from each fists as if they were stuck to the fists. The monster became very agrivated so it sized up it's mouth to reveal sharp and deadly fangs. Poison dripped from the tips of it's fangs, melting the surface of the earth and falling into the sewers where it killed a bunch of Gloombas sleeping near the impact of the drops. Kirby became intimidated a little but he gathered his courage and tried to give the cobra a jab to the face. As the two charged at each like a pair of jousters, Yasher came to and saw Kirby charging at the cobra.
Yasher: KIRBY! NOOOOOO!
It was too late, Kirby's arm was pierced by the fangs of the cobra. As the poison sweeped through his bloodstream, he started to close his eyes slowly but he eventually blacked out. The cobra threw his limp body to the side and set his lock on Yasher. The cobra charged for Yasher but he cancelled it out by trying to keep the cobra from opening it's mouth. The fangs stuck out and the poison dripped colse to his feet. In desperation, he started swinging, still holding the jaws of the cobras. He then forcefully jabbed his swordtail into the lower jaw of the snake. The snake started struggling violently but when Yasher's swordtail came out the end of his skull, the cobra stopped and slowly died. Yasher pulled his swordtail out of the behemoth with green slime covering it. Everybody rose from the boards protecting them, talking in hushed tones. They started cheering and congratulatings the two of them but they all saw Kirby. Yasher silently walked over to him and picked him up. He hurriedly rushed over to the Toad Town Inn and got him a room. He was on the bed sleeping soundly, tossing from side to side momentarily. Toadina finally came in with her results.
Yasher: Please tell me the diagnosis doc!
Toadina: I'm afraid to say that he might perish in 48 hours on the dot...
Yasher: WHAT! BUT SURELY THERE'S A CURE FOR THE POISON!
Toadina: Well, there is one...you see, there is this magical herb that can heal any ailment, but it's in a place called Paramount Heights. That place is infested with dangerous monsters and any unweary traveler met his fate there. Only one man has survived the constant flow of enemies and drew a map of it.
Yasher: Who is he?
Toadina: His name is Mario...
Yasher: You got to be kidding me...
Toadina: True story, in fact here's a copy of the map.
She handed him a dusty old map with cuts in them. She also handed him a Emedex.
Toadina: If you want to go to the herb, then I suggest you take these things with you. May you come back in one piece.
Yasher: Thanks, Toadina!
He went to the Item Store and replenished his health and inventory. He then set off for Paramount Heights after he was prolonged by many thankful citizens for his and Kirby's help to defeat the monster.
End of Chapter