Cobra-La (Episode)

Old Snake uncovers an ancient civilization that was hidden for over 10,000 Years.

## Biography

### Cobra-La and The Vril

In 7,977 BC, Emperor Golobulus orders the Citizens of Cobra City nd his human slaves to engage in the Vril. The Vril Emperor orders his soldiers and human slaves to charge as well. Golobulus engages in a fight against The Vril Emperor. Golobulus slices off the Emperor's arm, and the Vril Emperor manages to stab Golobulus in the stomach. The Vril Emperor then cuts Golobulus in half and tells him that the Vril shall rule for as long as the Earth exists. Golobulus then manages to cling on to the Emperor and manages to bite him in the forehead. Golobulus then proceeds to slowly consume the Vril Emperor, as the Vril Emperor screams in horror. Golobulus then grows a long snake tail. Golobulus mentions that the Vril Emperor has fallen, and Cobra-La begins to chant in victory.

A Vril General orders the Vril to flee. Golobulus tells his citizens that with the Leadership of the Vril out of the way, they will take over the Earth. 3 centuries years later, Al'Abyed and Achilles Dimitiou lead the Greek and Egyptian armies to confront the Vril on Mount Everest in Nepal. Al'Abyed and Achilles engage in a fight against Golobulus. Al'Abyed is nearly consumes by Golobulus, until Achilles uses a scepter to impale Golobulus's back. Achilles rallies the Athenian Army, and both Artemis and Ligeia enter the fight and kill several Cobra-Lans. Both Al'Abyed and Achilles push Golobulus back towards the edge of the Mountain. Golobulus falls over and lands in a river, and General Harbus orders the Cobra-Lans to flee.

Golobulus emerges from the river, and reunited with his army, and menitons that they have to go into hiding and rebuild to place domination over their former slaves. General Harbus then tells Golobulus that his son is en route to the Finale. Golobulus is then escorted to The Finale Stronghold by Harbus. A few Cobra-Lans begin to shut the gates to the Finale Stronghold. A young Prince Skalek asks his father if they will see the Sun again, and Golobulus tells Skalek that they will not for a long time. Several centuries later in 1600 AD, Pythona asks her father what the outside world is like, and Emperor Skalek tells her that it is very violent, and only the strong will survive. Several more Centuries later on March 2, 2023, Old Snake and Major Bludd are surrounded by Cobra-Lans soldiers.

### Finale Stronghold, 2023

Pythona asks who brings them to her peoples' domain, and Old Snake introduces himself as the former leader of Cobra. Pythona asks who there people are. Old Snake tells Pythona that he is a member of the Human Race, but has gone in search of Cobra-La to return their power over the Earth. Pythona mentions that her people have been slowly dying in the Stronghold, and their numbers are not as strong as the legends as her grandfather, Golobulus, told her. Old Snake mentions that he heard the Legend of Emperor Golobulus, and asks where he is at. Pythona mentions that he died 500 Years ago. Pythona then orders the soldiers to lay down their weapons. Pythona asks what became of humanity, and Old Snake mentions that it has over-runned the Earth, and is close to a tipping point.

Pythona then asks Old Snake why he wanted to find Cobra-La, and Old Snake mentions that he was sent by his allies to discover what Cobra-La is, and didn't realize that Golobulus had a connection to Cobra-La. Pythona mentions that she is willing to tell him everything about Cobra-La, if he is willing to help rebuild her peoples' empire. Old Snake asks her to show him. Old Snake then looks to Major Bludd and tells him to contact his allies and tell them that he has found what they're looking for. Major Bludd mentions that he has no means of getting back down the Mountain, and Pythona orders some Cobra-Lans to lead the Cobra Agent through the Ancient Halls to a safe place down the Mountain. The Cobra-La guards then lead Major Bludd deeper into the halls of the Finale Stronghold.

Old Snake is then led by Pythona to her Throne Room, where Pythona tells Old Snake to get comfortable. A couple of servants bring a chair and some Cobra-Lan Wine. Old Snake mentions that he doesn't drink. Pythona stares at Old Snake curiously, and asks him to take off his mask. Old Snake mentions that not a whole lot of living beings see him without his mask. Pythona asks if he would remove it before a Queen if she had asked, and Old Snake removes his mask, and reintroduces himself as Alexei de Cobrai. Pythona asks him to describe how humanity has evolved since Cobra-La's absence. Alexei mentions that the World has become way to advance for Cobra-La to recognize since they were imprisoned by his ancestors.

Alexei tells Pythona that in the years following the "Disappearance of Cobra-La", the world has expanded, have found a way to harness lightening, and have entered wars that covered the entire world, and have made technology that makes magic comes to life. Pythona then begins to think, as Alexei begins to ask about what became of Cobra-La. Meanwhile, the Cobra-La soldiers lead Major Bludd to a path that leads down the Mountain. Major Bludd thanks the Cobra-Lans, before being handed a torch and starts climbing down the path. The Cobra-Lans mentions that if there was a path leading out of the mountain, they would've left Centuries ago. Major Bludd continues down the path, and begins to overhear some screams.

Major Bludd continues to climb down the path. He finds an injured figure and approaches it, only to be chased away by it, losing the torch. Major Bludd then reproaches it and brings out his gun. He warns the creature that he won't be afraid to shoot. Major Bludd is met with a chained Nemesis Enforcer. Major Bludd asks who he is, and Nemesis Enforcer mentions that he is the Emperor of the Cobra-La Civilization. Major Bludd begins to think and wonder who is leading the Cobra-Lans. Nemesis Enforcer mentions that his sister had stolen leadership of Cobra-La from him. Major Bludd asks Nemesis Enforcer another question, only to be apprehended by mysterious figures. Pythona finishes telling Alexei the tale of the Fall of Cobra-La. Pythona then asks what he plans to do now that he's found Cobra-La.

Alexei mentions that he will speak to his allies of having the Cobra-Lans join their growing movement. Pythona asks what kind of movement. While Alexei is disgusted by Pythona's innuendos, he mentions that he belongs to a special Order know as the Soviet Union, which had fallen in his youth. Pythona asks what a Soviet Union is, and Alexei mentions that the Soviet Union spread the belief of Communism, which was to ensure that everything was publicly owned and leaders remained in power, but has since fallen due to the "Corruption of Humanity", and his allies need a Hail Mary to get humanity back on track on the Road to Peace. Pythona mentions that she will have her servants do a census on Cobra-La's citizens, and she will give Alexei her answer. Alexei mentions that he will wait.

### Horror of Cobra-La

Major Bludd wakes up and sees himself in a dungeon, with some of his equipment removed. He tries to find his gun, only to find it on a nearby rack. He then begins to search for his radio, which is on the rack. Bludd is then met with Captain Ulaq, who mentions that he has never seen a human since their betrayal. Major Bludd demands to be released, and Ulaq mentions that he won't. Ulaq mentions that he fought a man who looked similar to him, and that man killed his wife. Bludd mentions that he is a heavily-trained soldier, and will kill him if he tries anything. Ulaq mentions that he is going to sharpen his teeth, and will return to eat him. Ulaq then leaves, and Bludd tries to look for a wire. He finds some wire and begins to reach for it.

Bludd manages to grab it, and begins to use it to open the cell. He then runs to his radio and begins to activate it. He then contacts his allies within the Iron Hammer. Blipwire answers and asks how the search is going, only to be told that Old Snake is being woo'd by the Cobra-La Empress, as he himself has been captured by some a Cobra-Lan Military Officer, who was planning to eat him. Blipwire asks if they need an extraction, and Major Bludd mentions that he does. Blipwire mentions that he'll warm up the Iron Hammer and head en route to their last reported location. Major Bludd tells Blipwire to hurry, before he is attacked by Ulaq. Ulaq tries to consume Bludd, only for Bludd to grab his gun and shoot him, killing him.

The shot sounds throughout Cobra-La City, which alerts Pythona. Pythona overhears and suspects that Captain Ulaq had been killed. Pythona then orders her servants to kill Bludd, while she kills Alexei. Pythona then sharpens her teeth with a knife. She then leaves for her throne room, only to find Alexei gone. Alexei exits the Finale Stronghold and into a blizzard as he puts on his mask. Major Bludd then reloads his gun and begins to run. He exits the dungeon, and is met with several Cobora-Lan Soldiers. He begins shooting, before running down the path. He finds Nemesis Enforcer and asks him if he is willing to help him escape if he frees him. Nemesis Enforcer agrees, and Bludd shoots off Enforcer's shackles.

### Escape from the Himalayas

Nemesis Enforcer grabs Major Bludd and begins to use his wings to fly through the caverns within the Stronghold. Cobra-Lans are then attacked by Nemesis Enforcer and Major Bludd, who shoots at them. When they get close to the Gates of the Finale Stronghold, Nemesis Enforcer is shot down by an arrow, and lands on the ground. Major Bludd then rolls towards the gates and gets up. He runs for the Gates as Nemesis Enforcer demands the Cobra-Lans to bow down to him, which some do. Major Bludd is shot at his ankle by an arrow and falls. As Cobra-Lans begin to surround Major Bludd, The Iron Hammer flies in and Blipwire orders Iron Grenadiers to defend Major Bludd. Iron Grenadiers, led by Scrap-Iron, begin to land on the snowy terrain and begin shooting at Cobra-Lans.

As Cobra-Lans are mowed down, Nemesis Enforcer demands to know where Pythona is. A Cobra-La Soldier mentions that she is hunting down "Old Snake". Nemesis Enforcer then leaves, and tells the Cobra-La soldier that he is going after Pythona. Major Bludd is approached by Scrap-Iron, who demands to receive Medical Aid. Scrap-Iron then takes Major Bludd back to The Iron Hammer. As soon as Major Bludd steps aboard The Iron Hammer, he orders for all Cobra Personnel to retreat. Iron Grenadiers then begin to leave the snowy terrain and fly back to The Iron Hammer, which begins to leave the Himalayas. Meanwhile, Old Snake approaches a small camping spot. Old Snake grabs a pick-axe and begins to dig for a box.

Old Snake then finds the box and opens it. He then takes out some nanite darts and a dart gun. He loads a dart into the gun and aims towards a rock, before being approached by Pythona. Pythona tells Old Snake that her people remain hungry, and Old Snake shall be their first human they've tasted in centuries. As Pythona prepares to attack Old Snake, she is tackled by Nemesis Enforcer. Nemesis Enforcer tells her that she will pay for usurping his power. Pythona tells Nemesis Enforcer that she is a better leader than she is, before Old Snake shoots Nemesis Enforcer with a dart. Pythona looks to Old Snake, only to be hit by a dart as well. Pythona asks what he injected into her and her brother.

Old Snake approaches both of them and mentions that the Nanites within the darts contain a Submissive Agent, so if they try to attack him, he gives the word, and their heads will shut down, killing them. Pythona calls his bluff, and Old Snake mentions that he never makes bluffs. Pythona tells Old Snake that he will never get away with it, and Old Snake mentions that he shouldn't have tried to double-cross him. Old Snake then tells Nemesis Enforcer and Pythona to follow him back to Finale Stronghold. Within The Iron Hammer, Scrap-Iron asks Major Bludd on what became of Old Snake, and Major Bludd mentions that he doesn't know. Blipwire approaches both men and mentions that he received an encoded message from Cobra Commander.

Major Bludd tells Blipwire to play it, and Blipwire places the enigma within a computer, and the message begins to translate. Old Snake tells Major Bludd to head to Red Star's home and tell him that their army is growing, and gives Major Bludd the coordinates to Red Star's location. Blipwire asks Major Bludd what they do now, and Major Bludd orders Blipwire and to tell Serpentor that they are going to be away just a little longer than expected. Blipwire mentions that he'll get right on it. Major Bludd mentions that after they contact Serpentor, to head to Russia to pick up the Oktober Guard. Back in The Finale Stronghold, Old Snake orders the citizens of Cobra-La to bow to their new emperor. A Cobra-La citizen mentions that she only serves Pythona, and Old Snake mentions that Pythona gave her power to him.

Old Snake mentions that as their new leader, he wants Cobra-La to pledge allegiance to the Soviet Union. Cobra-Lans refuse to bow, and Old Snake enforces it. Most Cobra-La citizens begin to bow, with some still refusing. Old Snake mentions that he'll show them what will happen to those who will oppose, before shooting two of the citizens with Nanite Darts. They don't feel anything and attempt to attack Old Snake. Old Snake activates the Nanites, and the Cobra-La attackers shut down and die, leaving the pledged citizens, Pythona, and Nemesis Enforcer horrified. Old Snake asks if anyone else wants to suffer like their fallen friends, and the rest of the Cobra-La citizens begin to bow, including Pythona and Nemesis Enforcer.

### The New Army

Old Snake then asks for Pythona to show him the best of Cobra-La's historic power. Meanwhile in Saratov, Russia, Col. Brekhov and Red Star are approached by Major Bludd .Red Star demands to know who he is, and Major Bludd mentions that Alexei requires their presence in the Himalayas. Red Star stares at Brekhov, before agreeing to go with the Iron Grenadiers. Within The Iron Hammer, Brekhov asks who they are loyal to, and Major Bludd tells Brekhov that the Iron Grenadiers are loyal to Cobra, founded by Cobra Commander. Brekhov laughs, and is still left surprise that Old Snake's organization managed to survive "The Purge". Brekhov tells Red Star that he wonders what Admiral Janack's face would look like if he was still around.

Major Bludd orders for The Iron Hammer to return to the Himalayas. The Iron Hammer begins to lift off from Saratov, which alerts several civilians. Red Star mentions that they should do something about the Civilian problem when they get back, and Brekhov mentions that they will once they bring the Soviet Union back to glory. In the Himalayas, Pythona leads Old Snake to a massive pit, where massive serpents begin to fight each other. Pythona mentions that they still have their Rattle-Brawlers, though they are the last of their kind. Old Snake tells Pythona that Cobra-La surely has some promising power, now to put it to the test. Old Snake walks away, and Pythona tells Nemesis Enforcer that they need to repossess their power from the human.

Nemesis Enforcer mentions that Old Snake has all the power with the Nanites, and Pythona mentions that he can only activate them if he manages to live. As Pythona continues on, she starts to feel pain in her neck, and is reproached by Old Snake, who mentions that if they try anything, he will ensure that Cobra will finish them off. A Cobra-La citizen informs Pythona and Nemesis Enforcer that The Iron Hammer is returning. Nervous, Pythona looks to Old Snake, who then walks away. Old Snake then exits the Finale Stronghold, and is reunited with Red Star and Brekhov. Red Star mentions that it's good to see him after 2 days, and Old Snake welcomes both of his allies to the resting ground of the Cobra-La civilization.

Old Snake introduces Red Star and Brekhov to the Cobra-La civilization, and all of Cobra-La bows down to Old Snake. Brekhov is left impressed while Red Star is amazed. Old Snake hands Brekhov a remote and tells them that if he is to die, to initiate the Nanites within Pythona and Nemesis Enforcer's heads. Brekhov promises Old Snake, before Old Snake asks to see the Cobra-La laboratory. Pythona stares at Nemesis Enforcer, before deciding to lead Old Snake to the Labpratory. Within the lab, Brekhov asks what Old Snake wants. Old Snake takes off his helmet, and mentions that he is going to go into a facial transformation so he may be able to infiltrate the Russian Government, as Phase 2 of rebuilding the Soviet Union.

Alexei asks Pythona if they have anything to transform him, and Pythona mentions that they do have one thing, but it is only recordered to have worked on Cobra-Lans. Alexei asks them to give it to him, and Pythona does so, but warn that it will probably hurt a lot. Alexei mentions that he'll take it. Alexei begins to inject himself, before falling to the floor and yells in pain. Brekhov is left horrified, as Alexei continues to yell in pain...

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* Cobra-La/ Cobra-Lans
	+ Emperor Golobulus
	+ General Harbus
	+ Prince Skalek
	+ Empress Pythona
	+ Duke Nemesis Enforcer
	+ Captain Ulaq
* Vril Civilization
	+ The Vril Emperor
	+ Vril General
* Brotherhood of Clones
	+ Nine/ Al'Abyed
	+ Eight/ Achilles Dimitiou
* Olympians
	+ Artemis Olympia
	+ Ligeia Olympia
* Soviet Sympathizers
	+ Alexei de Cobrai/ Old Snake
	+ Col. Brekhov
	+ Anatoly Krimov/ Red Star
* Cobra
	+ Iron Grenadiers
		- Major Sebastian Bludd
		- Hung Van/ Blipwire
		- Jack Styrnes/ Scrap-Iron

## Episode Casualties

* Vril Emperor
* Cobra-Lans

## Notes

* This is the first and probably only episode of the series to not feature the G.I. Joe organization.