30 years in the past
First Grade in Cobra Central Elementary

    Three kids are seated in the second row of a first grade class. Their names are Alice, David is on Alice's left, and Bobby is on Alice's right. David and Bobby Fisher are identical twin brothers and are best friends with Alice. Alice is talking to David and Bobby during class.

    Their teacher Ms. Baron comes over with a ruler and hits Alice on her hand. "You know the rules in this class. You have been told numerous times not to talk during class time. Have you not?"

    Alice says, "Yes, but we are discussing going to Budd Lake and go fishing during lunchtime." 'wack', 'wack' As Ms. Baron hits her on her hand again.  "Ow, stop that!"

    Ms. Baron says, "The name of the lake is Bludd Lake. Not Budd Lake. You of all people should know that. Since your father is Major Bludd. And further more, who told you that you could go there during lunchtime anyway? Did I? No! I did not.  Now take your seat and behave or I will have to call your parents." 'Wack' 'Wack'. She hits Alice on her back with the ruler this time to get her point across.
 
    Alice has no choice but to sit down at her desk and is quiet the rest of the morning. Lunch bell rings. All students file out of the class and head for the Cafeteria for lunch. Except for three children Alice, David and Bobby they head for Bludd Lake for a relaxing day of fishing and a bit of swimming.
 
    Bludd Lake
 
    The three kids are at the lake relaxing and forgetting about going back to school after lunch, they are having the time of their lives. Alice is having the time of her life.
 
    David says, "What are you thinking about Alice?"

    Alice replies without thinking what she is saying and says, "I'm just thinking of how much we get along so well, Cobra Rules."

    David and Bobby look at her. "What do you mean by that saying?" Bobby asks.

    Alice says, "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't know I said that saying. I sometimes make up silly saying and use them in sentences. Cobra Rules is one of my most favorite sayings I came up with. What do you think of it guys?"

    David and Bobby say together, "Cobra Rules.”
 
    Alice says, "Ok. Why not? Knock your blocks off with that saying?"

    David and Bobby say, 'Cobra Rules' together.
 
    “I like it, it rolls off of your tongue perfectly.”  David says.
 
    Bobby says, “I was just thinking of saying the same thing.  It’s an excellent saying.”

    Alice looks at her watch, and notices that the time has flown by.  “Guys, I think we’re in trouble.  It’s 4:00.”
 
    Alice’s House…
 
    She doesn't know that her mom and dad have been fighting a lot and are getting a thinking about getting a divorce.

    Alice’s mom and dad both have on a serious expression on their face when she enters the house.  She knows that she is in a lot of trouble.

    Alice’s parents are very upset with her. 

    Alice’s dad Major Bludd says, “Your teacher called and told us that you did not return to class after lunch.  Where were you?!  It had better be a good explanation!”
 
    Alice looked over to her mom and for some sympathy but her face did not change.  She had a very serious expression on her face that she agreed with her father.
 
    So Alice finally said, “It was a nice day out so I went to the lake with David and Bobby.”
 
    Alice noticed a very uneasy expression on her parents faces that she has never seen before.  “But enough about that what’s wrong with you too?”  Trying to change the subject.
 
    But Alice’s dad went right back to the subject that was about her.  “So you went to the lake did you?  That is not enough of an excuse I am afraid, I will have to ground you.  For the next month you will have to come straight home from school.  No hanging out with the Foster boys for two months.  If you disobey me then I will have to take a more serious action.  I will also inform Ms. Baron your teacher.  You will also be separated in class from now on.  I am sure that she will agree with that.  Do I make myself clear, ALICE?!”
 
    Alice says, “Yes dad I will do as you say?”  But to herself she says, For now!
 

    Ten years later...

    David and Bobby are 14-years-old and both are girl crazy. The only thing is that they have a crush on the same girl, Alice from their first grade class. They are wondering what ever happened to her and where did she move to.
 
    David says to Bobby, "I know what you are thinking and I would not advise you to go looking for her because I am going to find her first, and she is going to be my girlfriend."

    Bobby says to David, "I don't think so!!! Cobra rules!"

    "Don't forget that I am a few minutes older than you, Bobby. I will find her and she will become my girlfriend and maybe even my wife someday! Cobra rules!" David says.

    Bobby says, "You want to bet on that?"

    David says, "Yeah, but what will we bet for?"

    Bobby says, "Money. Two grand with interest during the years for the first person to find her and make her their wife."
 
    David says, "Deal. Cobra rules."

    Bobby says, "Deal. Cobra rules." They shake hands to seal the deal. As they walk home together not talking the way home.  As they get to the door David opens it and lets Bobby go in first. 
 
    Bobby says, “Huff!”  As they head for home.
 
    The Foster Home

    David says to his mom and dad, "Mom, dad, I want to leave and see if I can find Alice Hart-Burnett-Bludd that Bobby and I were in first grade with. I think I have a crush on her."

    Bobby says, "I also want to go an find her I also have a crush on her."

    David Sr. says, "If this girl means a lot to you David. Then you may go David, and find her, but Bobby you may not go and find her."

    Bobby says in an angry tone, "How come, just because David is a couple of minutes older than I am, doesn't mean that I am not capable of taking care of myself in the wilderness outside of Cobraville."

    Bobby is very jealous of David and they fight all the time over Alice and other things.
 
    David Senior says, "Oh and buy the way your uncles are coming over for dinner tonight. They have something they want to discuss with you that will be hopeful  important to the both of you in the future."

    Just then the doorbell rings, David and Bobby both race to open the door. David gets to the door first and opens it before Bobby gets there.
 
    David says, "Hi, Uncle Tomax and Uncle Xamot, dad just told us that you would be coming over. It is good to see you both. Please come in and come."
 
    Tomax says, "Thank you David...."
 
    Xamot says, "We came over..."

    Tomax and Xamot say together, "To discuss something very import with our two favorite nephews."

    Tomax says, "David hit me."

    David says, " I can't hit you, I don't want to hurt you uncle."

    Xamot says, "It's ok, David."

    David hits Tomax in the stomach. Instead of Tomax doubling in pain he is surprised to see his uncle Xamot with the pain.

    "Now," Xamot says.

    Tomax replies, "I am going to hit David."

    Tomax hits David in the Stomach, and for some odd reason he does not feel anything, but he sees that Bobby is dubbed over in pain.

    "That settles it, you two are linked..." Says, Tomax.

    "Together just like..." Xamot says.

    "Us." Says Xamot and Tomax together.
 
    David and Bobby say together, “Linked, what do you mean by linked?”
 
    Xamot explains, “Linking between twins are very rare.  Tomax and myself are linked.  We can feel each other’s thoughts, feeling, personal conflicts, being sick is the most horrifying of all example, if I become sick then Tomax will get the effects even more than I am and vise versa.”
 
    David says, “Linkage sounds like fun.”
 
    Bobby says, “Yeah.”
 
    Brenda, Bobby and David’s mom says, “Time for dinner everyone.”
 
    At the dinner table David says to Tomax and Xamot, "Uncle Tomax and Uncle Xamot I have some news to tell you I am leaving cobra to look for a girl that I believe that I have been in love with since first grade."
 
    Tomax and Xamot look to David Sr. to see if it is true.

    David's father says, "It is true I have given him permission to look for Alice."

    Tomax and Xamot say together, "When do you leave?"

    David replies, "Right after dinner and after I am pack. I want to say thank you for showing me that I am linked to Bobby. Until we meat again. Cobra rules." All except his brother Bobby chant at the same time, "Cobra rules."

    "Oh, and David don't ever forget your main objective is that you were born into cobra." His father says.
 
    David says, "I won't dad I promise."

    David is upstairs packing and getting his gear together for his leave from Cobraville.

    "I will be back with her as soon as I find her and make her my bride, even if it means joining G I Joe someday!" He says with disgust, Someday I will find her. And marry her. Bye dad, Mom, Bobby, Bye Uncle Tomax and Xamot." He kisses his mom and dad, but when he tries to kiss Bobby he turns away and walks away from him.

    As he exits the house he yells, "Cobra!"

    His father, mother, Tomax and Xamot yell "Cobra!" As he gets in his car and drives away from Cobraville.
         

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