Ben 10: Justice Incarnate

Drug Bust

MOUNT JUSTICE

July 23, 10:01 EDT

Bane continued to fight Kobra. The fight had drawn closer to Snowflame's rampage. "You'll regret coming to my island," Bane growled.

Kobra smirked. "Your island is but a stepping stone to greater things. You will bow to me, just like the others."

Bane roared and charged, throwing a powerful punch at Kobra's head. Kobra moved unnaturally, dodging the attack and countering with a precise strike to Bane's ribs. Bane grunted, feeling the impact but barely slowing down. He swung again, catching Kobra in the side, sending the cult leader stumbling back.

"You're strong, but strength alone won't save you," Kobra sneered. He straightened up and launched a series of rapid strikes that Bane struggled to block. Each hit was like a sledgehammer, and Bane was driven back, his confidence waning.

Bane retaliated with a powerful uppercut that connected with Kobra's jaw, but Kobra absorbed the blow, his eyes burning with determination. He grabbed Bane's arm, twisting it and bringing Bane to his knees swiftly and brutally.

Bane gritted his teeth, trying to break free, but Kobra's grip was like iron. "You think you can break me?" Bane spat, his voice filled with defiance.

Kobra leaned in, his voice a chilling whisper. "I will not only break you, I will make you beg for mercy."

Bane broke free with a sudden burst of strength, delivering a powerful headbutt that sent Kobra reeling. He sprang to his feet, adrenaline surging through his veins. But Kobra was relentless, recovering quickly and attacking with renewed fury.

Bane was strong, but Kobra was faster and more agile. Despite his best efforts, Bane was overwhelmed, his strength waning as the fight dragged on.

In a final, desperate move, Bane lunged at Kobra, aiming to crush him with his sheer weight. But Kobra sidestepped gracefully, delivering a devastating blow to Bane's spine. Bane cried out in pain, collapsing to the ground, his vision blurring.

"You are finished," Kobra declared, standing over Bane with a look of triumph.

Bane knew he was beaten. His vision swam, and every muscle in his body screamed in agony. But he wasn't ready to give up yet. With a last, desperate effort, he rolled away from Kobra, using the brief moment of surprise to scramble to his feet.

"This isn't over," Bane growled, retreating into the forest's shadows. "I will reclaim my island."

Kobra watched him go, a satisfied smile on his lips. "Run while you can, Bane. The next time we meet, you won't be so lucky."

As Bane disappeared into the darkness, Kobra decided it was time to leave.

#

Sportsmaster, Shimmer, and Kobra jogged through the dense undergrowth, Bane's warehouse fading into the distance. Snowflame's rampage echoed through the forest, punctuated by the screams of scattering soldiers and the roar of blue flames consuming everything in their path.

The surrounding forest was ablaze. Trees ignited like matchsticks, sending plumes of smoke spiraling into the sky.

The loss of their helicopter in the fight had forced them to rely on their backup transport: a submarine hidden along the coast. It was their secondary means of escape.

As they neared the coastline, the sounds grew fainter, replaced by the rhythmic crashing of waves against the shore.

Shimmer glanced at Kobra, her expression a mix of fear and determination. "Do you think the enemies will follow us?" she asked.