Host:
I know these teenagers have fought many brave battles—but none like the one against the Serpent. This battle showed not only courage, but also wisdom.
This is how it all began.
After the birth of Thundrest, life was once again peaceful.
But that peace did not last.
Serpent's men invaded different parts of the galaxy, attacking worlds and searching for something unknown. Even the Eternals did not understand what they wanted.
One of Serpent's men was captured and tortured for answers, but he spoke only three words:
"Destiny awaits."
Life Eternal:
"Does this mean anything to you?"
Death Eternal:
"No… nothing."
Zumba:
"You said Serpent is from another galaxy. That means—"
Life Eternal:
"There are many galaxies. We are the Eternals of this one. Other galaxies have their own rulers. But Serpent is not an Eternal. Whoever he kills, he absorbs their power. And right now, we do not know why he has come here."
Zandra:
"Whatever he's planning, it's not good. And we have to stop him."
Host:
Suddenly, Zambia rushed in with terrible news.
Zambia:
"Serpent is on the move. He's heading straight for Earth."
They wasted no time.
But when they reached Earth's atmosphere, it was already too late.
Many lives had been lost.
Zumba rushed home—and froze.
Serpent was standing there.
With Thundrest in his arms.
Zumba:
"Let him go."
Serpent:
"And who's going to make me?"
Zandra:
"You dare touch family?"
Host:
Zandra charged forward, but before she could land a hit, a small snake slipped out from Serpent's shirt. It grew rapidly, larger and larger, until it towered above them.
Zambia:
"Is that a Black Mamba?"
Serpent:
"Yes. And only if you defeat it… can you face me."
Zumba drew Ayo and struck at the snake's head—but it was useless. The creature's skin was like diamond. Not even a scratch appeared.
The Black Mamba attacked.
Zumba dodged—but its real target was Diana.
She was struck hard and thrown to the ground.
Before anyone could react, Serpent took Thundrest and vanished.
There was nothing they could do to stop him.
Diana was rushed to Life Eternal.
Life Eternal:
"The only cure is on a distant planet. Its security is extremely strong."
Lily:
"I'll go. You save Thundrest."
Zumba:
"We can't let you go alone."
Lily:
"You can. Have faith in your friend."
Zumba:
"…Okay. Be careful."
Zandra:
"Do we know where Serpent is?"
Timer:
"He's on a planet at the galactic center."
Zambia:
"Then we move. Now."
Host:
Lily traveled to the guarded planet. Life Eternal had not exaggerated—the security stopped her immediately. She was forced to wait as the commander slowly reviewed her files.
Meanwhile, Zumba and the others reached the planet where Serpent held Thundrest captive.
A massive battle broke out.
But Serpent didn't fight them himself.
He sent his snakes.
A python, a cobra, and the Black Mamba.
All of them were nearly invincible.
Zandra attacked with everything she had—nothing worked.
Then Zumba noticed something.
Zumba:
"When you hit the python's head—it reacted."
They focused their attacks on that spot.
The python fell.
Dead.
The Black Mamba came next—but the same weakness didn't work.
Zambia:
"It must be somewhere else!"
Zumba:
"Then hit everywhere!"
At the same time, Lily was still fighting through security, while Life Eternal struggled to keep Diana alive.
The group finally discovered the Black Mamba's weakness—its eyes.
Within moments, it fell.
But the cobra was different.
Fast. Smart. Deadly.
It swallowed Zumba whole—but he forced his way out.
Then the cobra did something unforgivable.
It wrapped around Thundrest and opened its mouth.
Zumba snapped.
Filled with rage, he leaped into the air and came down with Ayo.
One clean strike.
The cobra was cut in two.
But the battle wasn't over.
Lily was denied entry to the planet.
She made a choice.
She used force.
And the guards paid for it.
With the medicine in hand, she rushed back to Diana.
Lily:
"Drink this."
Life Eternal:
"I'm glad you returned safely. But the others are in serious danger. I've thought of a solution. If we cannot defeat Serpent… we must banish him to the World of Death."
Lily:
"How?"
Life Eternal:
"It requires energy equal to five saints. Diana cannot—"
Diana:
(forcing herself up)
"Who said I can't?"
Lily:
"You're not healed!"
Diana:
"I can still help. Have faith in your friend."
Host:
Back at the battlefield, Serpent finally lost patience.
He struck Zambia at high speed, then lifted Zumba by the neck with one hand.
Serpent:
"Do you really think you can defeat someone like me? Who do you think you are?"
Zumba:
"I am Zumba. And Thundrest is family. Anyone who hurts him… will pay."
Zumba's eyes turned blue.
Power surged through him.
Even Serpent was shocked.
A brutal fight followed.
Then—Lily and Diana arrived.
Serpent decided to end it.
He released overwhelming power.
They were no match.
But Lily opened a portal by speaking words carved from seven ancient languages.
Lily:
"Now! Give it everything!"
They poured their energy into the portal.
Serpent was slowly pulled in.
He resisted.
Diana collapsed, drained.
Serpent touched the ground—breaking free.
In one final move, he struck Zumba straight through the heart.
Zumba fell.
Silence.
Fear.
Thundrest crawled to him, tapping his chest.
Zumba did not move.
Blood pooled beneath him.
Serpent:
"I'm sorry… did I kill someone you love? Get used to it. I'll kill all of them."
Suddenly—
Thundrest rose into the air.
Lily:
"Since when can he fly?"
Thundrest stretched out his tiny hand.
The portal reopened.
Serpent was dragged back once more.
Zandra:
"Everyone—give everything you have!"
A massive burst of energy exploded.
Serpent:
"My story does not end here! Never will I be defeated by a child!"
He was swallowed by the portal.
Gone.
They rushed to Zumba.
Thundrest cried.
A tear fell onto Zumba's wound.
Light exploded.
Zumba opened his eyes.
Zumba:
"Why is everyone crying?"
They embraced him—shocked, relieved, grateful.
Zumba:
"What about Serpent?"
Lily:
"He's gone. We can live in peace again."
Thundrest:
(his first words)
"Can we go home now?"
Everyone froze.
Then smiled.
Zumba:
"Of course we can."
Host:
Zumba lifted Thundrest, and together they returned home.
But is this truly the end of Serpent?
Keep reading The Sound of Thunder.