Sneak Attacks
The snake slithered closer to The Pirate and Rick, and once in range he used his human arms to swing his swords at them simultaneously. The Pirate and Rick blocked the snake's attacks, then attempted to get past the swords and strike the snake. The snake was fast with his swords, and he refused to give the heroes an opening.
The Pirate and Rick continued striking the snake's swords, hoping the snake would make a mistake and give them a chance for a direct hit. Unbeknownst to them, the snake began wrapping around his foes while they were distracted by the swords. By the time they realized what was happening, there was nothing they could do. Both The Pirate and Rick were completely bound by the snake's lower body. The snake opened his mouth, and the little snake that served as the snake's tongue began mocking the snake's captives.
"You shouldn't have underestimated the snake." The little snake tongue said in a deep, scratchy voice. "Devouring you two is going to be a treat!"
The snake pulled his bound Pirate and Rick snacks closer to his mouth, pondering which one to eat first. Before he could decide, he felt an intense pain, causing him to drop his food. The snake looked for the source of pain, and he noticed a diamond lodged into his body. The diamond was attached to a woman in a red dress. The Pirate knew who this woman was all too well. Their rescuer was the one they had come here to find. Things hadn't gone according to plan, but The Pirate and Rick were now in the presence of Petunia.
To be continued....