Chapter Three: Meeting Eva

The scene fades to Cobedra laying on his back on a rocky bed. We then see Cobedra laying down sideways. He sighs sadly.

Andy

What's wrong, Cobedra?

Cobedra

Andy, I think you already know what's going on.

Andy

No, I don't, but okay.

(brings a water bowl to Cobedra)

Awww. Are you tired? That's okay. You need to hydrate. Drink some water, you know.

Cobedra

No. it's just-

(gets up)

It's just I don't think I can change.

(looks at the broken mirror)

I mean, I'm nothing like everyone else in this trench.

Andy

Yeah, I know.

(gets a little piece of fruit)

You're not a knight in shining armor, just a pleasant cobra. But you're not as mean as your other friends.

(crawls to Cobedra)

The point is… you're just special. Besides, you're actually a lot different from the others. I mean, you've got glasses on, and you're wearing a hat.

Cobedra

Well, yeah, because I found these lost in the desert.

Andy

And why do you still wear glasses anyways?

Cobedra

Because I have very sensitive eyes. Plus, I found the glasses and the hat abandoned in the desert, and I love these glasses.

Andy

See? You know that you're special as well. You even admitted it, and you even drew you and your parents with this broken crayon you found under the sand from some kid.

Andy shows Cobedra the drawing he made of him, his father Keon, and his long-lost mother.

Andy

Awwww! So cute! I know you have what it takes. I believe in you.

Cobedra

Thanks, Andy. But still.

(eats some fruit and drinks some water)

It's, uh, more like a "disgrace" kind of special. I mean, who's gonna like me? I look like a nerd.

(looks out the window)

Andy starts to look down and sighs as he tries everything to cheer up Cobedra, but it doesn't seem to work. Then, he gets back to eating a piece of watermelon. Meanwhile, outside, four snakes are on a carriage playing drums.

Royal Snake

Make way! Make way for the Princess of the Salahamid Dynasty!

Andy

Hmm? What's going on, Cobedra?

Snakes see the carriage come in and then stop as it shows Eva coming out of the carriage and slithers down and keeps slithering as many snakes start to get her attention.

Snakes

(whistling)

Hey! Look at the princess. Hehehehe! I wanna smash that tail!

Cobedra

(sees Eva slithering and begins to get her attention and smiles)

Whoa! She looks beautiful.

Eva suddenly turns her head and looks at Cobedra.

Cobedra

AHHHH!!!

(hides)

Andy

What's wrong?

Cobedra

Nothing. Nothing at all.

Andy

(looks out the window and sees Eva)

Oh, you have a crush, eh?

Cobedra

What?! Pffft! No.

Andy

Well, I think you must have a girlfriend. You love the princess.

Cobedra

Andy, she's a girl. You know I get shy towards female snakes.

Andy

Yeah, right. I'll be in my room.

(walks back to his little hole)

Cobedra

Alright. Phew!

(looks back at the window)

Cobedra's Voice

And that's how I met Eva, the prettiest snake I ever saw. Before knowing her.

Then, Cobedra looks at the sunset. Cobedra climbs up to the roof and looks at the sunset.

Cobedra

(sighs)

What am I gonna do?

Eva looks at a sad and poor Cobedra up on the roof. Meanwhile, Keon and the advisor are chatting.

Advisor snake

Keon, leader of the trench. Here's princess Eva. She's ready to meet your prince.

Keon

Oh, of course. How lovely. Cobedra would definitely love to meet her.

Eva

(looks at Cobedra up on the top)

Poor cobra, always alone.

(thinking she should meet him since she's alone)

I'll be right back. I need to talk to your prince. He seems sad.

The scene cuts to Cobedra feeling a little sad on the roof. Eva climbs up there without him knowing and slithers next to him.

Eva

Hi.

Cobedra looks at Eva and gasps.

Eva

Oh no! I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you.

Cobedra

It's okay.

Cobedra feels shy while Eva stays silent.

Cobedra

Hi. I'm Cobedra. What's your name?

Eva

Eva.

Cobedra

That's a good name.

(smiles a bit)

Eva

Thanks.

(smiles)

Cobedra

I know this is awkward, but… I think we can chat for a bit.

Eva

Of course.

(smiles)