‘Is that right? Well then I guess it’s time to really make a name for the Tunnel Snakes. If we can beat her butt then the Six Disasters will have to recognize us.’ Viper said to the left, drawing two short knives.

‘Sounds like a plan, sis.’ Cobra said on the right, drawing two razor-tipped fans. Naja looked them over, seeing that on their own each wasn’t impressive but they were filling the holes in each other’s stances quite excellently. Though, she sighed at their reasoning.

‘You fools. Me being beaten by the likes of you right now would only prove that I’m weak. If you want recognition, wait until I’ve dismantled a couple Disasters, THEN beat me,’ Naja told them, but then shook her head. ‘Though, not like it matters…’ the cyborg then bent her knees and placed herself in a fighting stance. ‘You’re not beating me.’

‘Well, then worst case scenario we’ll just be earning a fortune on those limbs of yours,’ Cobra smirked at her.

‘And that’s enough talking, let’s do this!’ Viper announced, taking off for Naja.

Naja decided to stay on the defensive for the moment, watching as Viper and Cobra approached. Viper struck forward with her knives, knowing her body was protected by Cobra. Naja easily deflected her attacks with mere savate slaps with her metal hands, but then had to jump backwards out of range as suddenly Cobra came swiping with her fans, the duo having suddenly changed their dynamic with Cobra slithering into the offensive and Viper covering her sister. It was mildly alarming to Naja, who had suddenly been forced on the defensive. And just like that, Viper then vaulted with superb athleticism over Cobra’s back to slice at Naja’s arms, the twins truly slithering over each other at her like a pair of snakes constantly biting and hissing. They had fitting names.

However, Naja had seen through their style, now. It was just a matter of blowing through it.

Right in the fourth switch from where Viper slid past Cobra’s right to stab at Naja, Naja suddenly held a hand backwards and blasted off her Bolstered Spear behind her, shooting her forward at Viper at surprising speed, slamming forward with a metallic elbow. Viper looked stunned, unable to act in time, but that’s where Cobra struck forward to defend, intent on striking at Naja’s arm to foil the blow…

Except Naja’s metal arm just blew right through Cobra’s fan, a strike of baji quan’s bolstered strength through her elbow shooting through the fan and into Viper behind it. Viper was struck in her stomach and stumbled back. However, in reply Cobra slithered past Naja’s side. It was their defense, if one of them was struck the other snake would enact her vengeance, and that’s how they kept enemies away. That normally worked, Cobra’s fan was quickly approaching Naja’s unprotected back. However…

Knowing that would happen, Naja charged her chi in her limbs and sent it out as a pulse, her Blood Bomb, repelling both Viper and Cobra in different directions. The blast of her chi sent out in every direction somewhat damaged her, but also caused a devastating blow to the twins. They had been separated.

‘What the-’ Viper questioned in front as she recovered, only to face Naja charging at her in full speed. In panic she tried to assume a pose more suited for combat on her own… and all the flaws were there for Naja to see. The first lounge of the knife found Viper’s hand kicked hard from a savate kick from the side, the knife flying away from the sheer force of the kick. Without even pausing, Naja raised the leg and kicked three more times, at Viper’s arm, back and head, sending the twin slamming down into the pavement beneath. She was hurt, breathing heavily, injured, out for the count.

Naja turned to the other sister. If Cobra knew what she was doing, then she would be retreating, knowing she couldn’t take Naja on, or perhaps she’d try to peacefully retrieve her injured twin…

‘YOU’LL PAY FOR THAT-!!’ Cobra shouted as she dashed at Naja, only one fan available. Naja sighed, annoyed. Too much to ask for, huh?

Naja almost casually slammed the assaulting fan out of the way with one hand, glaring in irritation at the raging Tunnel Snake leader, and for a brief second Cobra’s face reflected fear. Then Naja descended in with her top speed, delivering a powerful baji quan elbow-strike directly to her chest, and Cobra crashed into the ground, clutching her chest and spasming on the ground in pain, struggling to breathe.

They’d live. Naja stretched, raising her arms up high as she exercised her remaining arm-muscles. Still, they did have some skill. Well, then. Naja looked forward to whatever the city of New Carona might throw at her next.