Desperately, Silva starts climbing the Sacred Tree. The colossal flora reaches 200 meters in height. Numerous Owls swoop down to attack Silva, but they just narrowly miss their target. Isra jumps up and manages to land a blow on them.
Silva: Just gotta keep my head up and don't look down.
Isra: Watch out from behind Salv!
Isra runs in front of them and hits a few more owls who were attacking Salv from behind.
More owls come down and attack Isra, pushing him back a few meters. He quickly gets back up and prepares for the next attack. The owls don't hesitate.
Salv: Now that I have an audience, it's time to show off my true power.
Salv's mustache perks up completely as he starts to transform his body into a fully metallic form. His body scales up and as a result becomes more industrial than natural.
Salv: My true form revealed, Metallica Man.
Silva hears the commotion and cannot help but peak down in shock at seeing his new friend's transformation.
Silva: (shouts enthusiastically) Woah, that's sick Salv! Kick some ass bro!
Salv: (shouts) Of course.
Salv begins plowing through the remaining owls surrounding him like moths to a flame. He and Isra punch through the impenetrable Sacred Tree. As expected, dozens of owls fly towards the threat and completely ignore Silva.
Silva begins to lose his grip while watching the fight but catches himself quickly.
Silva: Aight I gotta focus.
Silva continues climbing.
Salv: You have not seen what I can fully do my comrades.
Isra: (fending off more owls) What are ya gonna do now-
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Salv morphs his hands into the shape of a jackhammer. Bracing for his assault, he bends his knees as far forward as he can.
Salv: Final attack…
As if he was a giant spring, he jumps up 10 meters off of the ground and announces his oncoming attack in a cheesy manner, as if he is the star of the show.
Salv: JACKHAMMER JUMP!
Isra: (mutters) Show off.
The owls stood no chance. The ground shakes as if a magnitude 6 earthquake occurred. Silva holds on for dear life with the sudden interruption of his climb. One of the owls gets up briefly until Oro growls at it and it plays dead.
Isra loses balance and falls over. Salv reverts back to his base form. His heart rate gets faster. He offers his hand to Isra and lifts him up. The wind knocked out both of them.
Isra: (pants) Thanks Salv.
Salv: (pants but still shows off his tremendous manners) You're very welcome, Isra.
Isra: (finally catches his breath) Seems like things are starting to slow down a bit now.
Salv: Indeed. Let us make haste to the tree at once! Silva awaits!
Isra: Yeah.
Salv, Oro, and Isra walk past dozens of defeated owls laying on the ground. Salv finds a large hole he made through the thick bark. He notices a luminous glow source, illuminating a powerful hue of green the darkness of the hole.
Salv: Isra, I am going to stay back and keep Oro safe. Plus I wish to see what the source of this light is. It could be a potential lead for my artifact search.
Isra: (puzzled) Dunno what the hell you're on about but long as ya keep Silva's dog safe, go for it dude.
Salv: Alright, best luck on your journey to the nest!
Isra slightly nods and begins climbing the Sacred Tree.
Silva is halfway there but stops for a break on one of the tree's branches. Isra reaches the branches of the tree. He uses his super speed to give himself a boost with every leap he takes, which helps him catch up to Silva in no time.
Isra: Taking a rest already, huh?
Silva: Yeah, I needed a quick breather-
Silva notices that Isra has already lied down and closed his eyes.
Silva: (slightly yells) What happened to the urgency of our mission!
Isra: (softly speaking) Those owls are knocked out for the count for a while, (yawns) might as well regain our strength before we hafta endure the attacks of the nest guardian owls without attacking. (begins to fall asleep) Plus I don't get enough sleep as is…
Isra is fully asleep and Silva sighs and shuts his eyes.
Meanwhile… Salv and Oro make their way inside of the Sacred Tree.
Salv: Woah, this grotto is surprisingly huge. I was under the impression that the Sacred Tree was mostly dense.
Oro: (runs ahead of Salv to the light and barks)
Salv: Hey, wait up mister! I am in charge of your well being while Silva is gone!
Oro keeps running until he stops and gazes at the magnificent source of the light. He patiently waits for Salv to catch up to him. Salv picks up the object
Salv: (investigates the object) Now what do we have here…
(pause)
Salv: Wait, no way. Could this be the sacred wood that was in Irwin's journal…?