Kieran had no idea what had happened as he suddenly stood face to face with himself.
The snake was much bigger and larger than the form he could transform into. Despite the obvious disadvantage, Kieran was ready to take on his enemy.
The larger snake hissed and rushed for him. He was so fast that Kieran could barely make out his form until it was right in front of him.
Kieran barely escaped in time as the larger snake spit out the acid in his direction. It was a blob of disgusting, green stuff that bubbled on the floor.
The larger snake came for Kieran once again in a blur of stripes. But, this time, he was ready.
His tail swiped out as the larger snake neared. It met its mark as the latter hissed. There was a large black patch near his abdomen from where Kieran's tale had hit him.
Both of them rushed for each other and collided head-on in a mix of teeth, skin and bones. There was a flash of white and the large snake disappeared.
Kieran had transformed back to his human form.