#kreeses reign finally ends

[pinazee]

Does this end with johnny pushing Kreese into a pit of snakes of his own making? Cause it should.

[thornyrose463]

A Tale Of Three Dojos (Cobra Kai story): Chapter 7

It was the day of the All-Valley Tournament.

Daryl stepped onto the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you've been waiting a long time, but we're finally here. Dojos from all across the Valley have been training for a year for their shot at glory. You ready to meet ‘em?" Daryl asked.

The audience burst into applause, making Daryl chuckle.

“All right. This sensei and dojo need no introduction. He took the All-Valley by storm in 1984 and 85 and quickly became one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the sport. Last year, this dojo came out of nowhere and made it to the finals. They've got some new fighters, and they're ready to show the world that they're the best around. Give it up for Miyagi-Do Karate, led by two-time All-Valley champion Daniel LaRusso!” Daryl yelled.

Daniel and the Miyagi-Do students jogged towards the mat.        

Amanda was sitting next to Anthony, Carmen, and Rosa.

“Whoo!” Amanda and Anthony cheered.

Several people applauded.

“Whoo! Go, Sam! Go, Demetri! Go, Eli!” Moon cheered.

Riley was sitting next to Moon. He applauded.

Riley was wearing a black t-shirt underneath an unzipped black cotton jacket, dark blue denim jeans, and black low-top Converse sneakers with white laces.

Daniel waved and bowed before turning to face Daryl.

"This next dojo took last year's title. But they're under new management. Can they reign supreme once more? And last year's runner-up. He may be wearing a new gi, but one thing is for sure: Robby Keene and his team are ready to strike! Hailing from Reseda, defending champions and still the most badass name for a dojo, here comes Cobra Kai!" Daryl yelled.

Kreese and Terry walked towards the mat. Their students followed them.

“Whoo!” Carly cheered.

Carly was wearing a white t-shirt underneath an unbuttoned dark blue denim jacket, dark blue denim jeans, and beige ankle-length boots. Her naturally straight blonde hair was down. She had on a light amount of black eyeliner, a light amount of black mascara, soft brown eyeshadow, and nude lip gloss.

Several people applauded.

Kreese, Terry, and their students stood across from Daniel and the Miyagi-Do students, raising their chins. Daniel locked eyes with Terry. He gave Daniel a tight-lipped smile.

"Finally, this dojo is making their All-Valley debut, though you'll recognize a few familiar faces. Every year, a new dojo rises up the ranks. Does this newcomer have what it takes to win it all? Please welcome Eagle Fang Karate, led by two-time All-Valley champion Johnny Lawrence, his daughter, Sarah Lawrence, and defending champion Miguel Diaz!” Daryl yelled.

Johnny and his students jogged towards the mat.

“Whoo! Go, Sarah! Go, Miguel!” Moon cheered.

Riley applauded.

Johnny and the Eagle Fang students stood next to Daniel and the Miyagi-Do students.

“At the end of the day, only one of these dojos can be crowned the grand champion. Welcome to the 51st annual All-Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament!” Daryl yelled.

The audience stood up and applauded, making Daryl chuckle.

"It's karate time." Daryl said.

Daryl walked off the stage.

"Miyagi-Dos, bring it in." Daniel told his students.

Daniel’s students gathered around him.

Johnny addressed his students. “Eagle Fangs, listen up. Some of you have been here before...”

“And for some of you, it's your first karate tournament. I still remember my first All-Valley, where I stood here proudly with my sensei.” Daniel said.

“Where I pummeled the ever-loving crap out of my opponents as the crowd cheered.” Johnny said.

“And where I faced down the bullies of Cobra Kai. Now, getting here hasn't been easy. There have been some bumps in the road, to put it mildly.” Daniel said.

Sam locked eyes with Miguel.

“They tried to soften you up. That bullshit’s behind us now.” Johnny said.

“Remember what's at stake. If Cobra Kai wins, our dojo closes for good.” Daniel said.

“That means no more Eagle Fang. We're not going to let that happen, are we?” Johnny asked.

“No, Sensei!” The Eagle Fang students yelled.

“Of course not, because we have something that Cobra Kai doesn't.” Daniel said.

Johnny gestured to Miguel. “We have a reigning champion.”

“We have Miyagi-Do.” Daniel said.

“So, let’s get out there…” Johnny trailed off.

“And show Cobra Kai what we're made of. Are you ready?” Daniel asked.

“Yes, Sensei!” The Miyagi-Do students yelled.

“Are you ready?” Johnny asked.  

“Yes, Sensei!” Johnny’s students yelled.

“All right. Good. Let's warm up.” Johnny told his students.

Sarah, Bert, and Mitch walked away.

Miguel took a few steps towards Sarah, Bert, and Mitch.    

“Diaz, a word.” Johnny told Miguel.

Miguel approached Johnny.

“Listen, I know what has been going on with you lately.” Johnny said.

“You do?” Miguel asked.

“You haven't gotten over that little spat with your girlfriend. I can totally relate.” Johnny said.

“Right.” Miguel said.

“My junior prom was an absolute shitshow. I need you to focus on winning. You and Sam will make up, but she's not on your team, and your team needs you, okay? Let's get to work.” Johnny patted Miguel’s shoulder.

Johnny and Miguel walked over to Sarah, Bert, and Mitch.  

“All right, fall in.” Kreese told the Cobra Kai students.

The Cobra Kai students gathered around Kreese and Terry.

“All your training has brought you to this moment. Remember, if you win, you don't just get a trophy. You get the glory. And you get to know forever that you are a champion. I have had students with all the talent in the world squander their moment. Do not let history repeat itself. Do not let your emotions cloud your judgment. And above all, do not let anything stand in the way of your victory.” Kreese told the Cobra Kai students.

“Just to be clear, that's not a pep talk. That's an order. And we're all going to follow Sensei Kreese's orders today, aren't we?” Terry asked.

“Yes, Sensei.” The Cobra Kai students said.

Terry repeated himself. “Aren’t we?”

“Yes, Sensei!” The Cobra Kai students yelled.

“Let's go win this! Come on!” Terry yelled, clapping his hands.

The Cobra Kai students cheered.

Daryl stepped onto the stage.

The audience applauded.

“Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to begin our skills competition. Up first, Demetri Alexopoulos from Miyagi-Do Karate, who will be showcasing the kamas.” Daryl said.

Demetri stepped onto the mat. He was holding a pair of kamas.

Demetri bowed.

“Hi-yah!” Demetri yelled.

Demetri grunted as he spun the kamas.

Sam whispered something to Daniel.  

Devon was up next.

Devon stepped onto the mat.

Devon bowed.

Devon grunted as she broke a wooden board with her foot.

Devon grunted as she broke wooden boards with her arms.

Chris was up next.

Chris stepped onto the mat.

Chris bowed.

Chris grunted as he broke a wooden board with his foot.

Chris grunted as he broke a wooden board with his arm.

Chris grunted as he broke a stack of bricks with his arm.

Kenny was up next.

Kenny stepped onto the mat.

Kyler, Robby, and Piper stepped onto the mat. They were holding wooden boards.

“Bow.” The referee told Kenny.

Kenny bowed.

“Positions.” The referee told Kyler, Robby, and Piper.

Kyler, Robby, and Piper stood in front of Kenny.

Kenny grunted as he broke the boards with his fists.

Miguel was up next.

Miguel stepped onto the mat.

Miguel bowed.

Miguel let out a yell before doing some kata.

“Are you kidding me? What a way to start the skills competition! Clearly, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang came to play. But with such a tight spread, it's still anyone's game.” Daryl said.

Sam was up next.

Sam stepped onto the mat. She was holding a pair of sai.

“All right, baby, you’ve got this!” Amanda yelled, clapping her hands.

Sam bowed.

Sam grunted as she spun the sai.

Robby was up next.

Robby stepped onto the mat.

“Let's go!” Terry yelled, clapping his hands.

Robby bowed.

“Aits!” Robby yelled.

Robby did a backflip.

“Aits!” Robby yelled before getting in a fighting position.

“Aits!” Robby yelled repeatedly as he showed off his fighting skills.

Robby ran forward, did a flip, and kicked the air.

Robby stood with his fists by his sides.

“Aits!” Robby yelled.

Several people cheered.

Piper was up next.

Piper stepped onto the mat.

Piper bowed.

Piper did some flips.

Piper grunted as she broke wooden boards.

Bert was up next.

Bert stepped onto the mat.

Bert bowed.

Bert grunted as he broke wooden boards.

Mitch was up next.

Mitch stepped onto the mat. He was holding a bo staff.

Mitch bowed.

Mitch dropped the bo staff while twirling it above his head. It flew towards the judges’ table. 

The judges gasped.

Several people groaned.

Mitch was embarrassed. He bowed and ran off the mat.

Tory was up next.

Tory stepped onto the mat. She was holding a katana.

Tory bowed.

Tory grunted as she swung the katana.

Sarah was up next.

Sarah stepped onto the mat.

Sarah was wearing a long-sleeved red and black gi with the Eagle Fang symbol on the back. Her naturally straight blonde hair was tied up in a high ponytail. She had on a light amount of black eyeliner, a light amount of black mascara, and soft brown eyeshadow. Her lip balm was a pretty peach colour.

Sarah bowed.

Sarah grunted as she broke a wooden board with her foot.

Sarah grunted as she broke wooden boards with her fists.

Kyler was up next.

Kyler stepped onto the mat.

Kyler bowed.

Kyler grunted as he broke a wooden board with his elbow.

Kyler grunted as he broke a wooden board with his fist.

Kyler grunted as he broke a stack of bricks with his head.

Eli was up next.

Eli stepped onto the mat.

Eli bowed.

Eli grunted as he broke a wooden board with his fist.

Eli grunted as he broke a wooden board with his foot.

Chris was holding Nathaniel’s legs. Nathaniel was sitting on his shoulders. Nathaniel was holding a wooden board.

Eli jumped up and yelled, “Hi-yah!”

Eli tried to kick the board Nathaniel was holding, but he missed.

Several people groaned.

Daryl spoke. “And just like that, Miyagi-Do has been snake bit as Cobra Kai takes the lead, with our qualifier rounds up next.”

Chris looked at the leaderboard. Cobra Kai was in first place. Miyagi-Do was in second place. Eagle Fang was in sixth place.

“I can’t believe Cobra Kai beat us in skills.” Chris said.

“I thought we had that one in the bag.” Sam said.

“It's my fault. I couldn't break the last board. Sorry.” Eli said.

“Forget that, okay? You all did great. We're on their heels. This is far from over.” Daniel said.

Johnny looked at the leaderboard.

“How the hell are we in sixth place?” Johnny asked angrily.

“The skills events are weighed differently. Gold medals are ten points. Silver...” Devon trailed off.

“I don't give a shit about the math. What do we need to beat Cobra Kai?” Johnny asked.

“Uh, math. To catch up on points, we need to win as many matches in the qualifying rounds as possible. The further we get, the tighter the vice around Cobra Kai's metaphorical balls.” Devon said.

“Okay. Good. Now you're speaking my language.” Johnny said.

George, a member of the All-Valley Committee, spoke to one of the other members. “The thrill of skills. I told you everyone would love it, Sue.”

“Hey, I was always on board. It's Ron who was standing in our way. He even botched up the contract for the garage. I'm just going to say what we're all thinking. This needs to be his last go-round as president. At the next meeting, I'm calling for a vote of no confidence.” Sue said.

Ron was standing on the stage and holding the microphone.

The microphone squeaked.

“What the hell is Ron doing on my mic?” Daryl asked.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the male and female division qualifiers are about to begin. And with them, we enter a new era!” Ron yelled.

The audience cheered.

"That's why we need a very special guest to kick things off. Let's give a big All-Valley welcome to multi-Grammy-award winning, international superstar, Carrie Underwood!" Ron yelled.

Carrie waved as she walked onto the stage.

“Holy crap!” Amanda yelled.

“Oh, my God! Oh, my God!” Carmen yelled.

Rosa applauded.

“Whoo!” Riley and Moon cheered.

“Yeah!” Carly cheered.

“That son of a bitch pulled it off,” Daryl muttered.

Ron handed the microphone to Carrie and walked off the stage.

“Hello, All-Valley! I am so honoured to be here. I didn't see a lot of karate growing up in Oklahoma, but you guys know I love to compete, just like these wonderful young men and young women. Whoo!” Carrie cheered, clapping her hands.

“Whoo!” Carmen cheered.

“Yeah!” Amanda cheered.

“One thing I have learned is that everyone gets their shot, their chance in the spotlight. Everyone gets their moment. This one’s yours.” Carrie said.

The audience cheered.

Carrie performed a cover of Survivor’s song Moment of Truth.

Ron was standing behind George and Sue. “Her husband's a client. I fixed a crown fracture in his maxillary incisor.”

George chuckled and gave Ron a pat on the back. “We never doubted you, Ron.”

The qualifying rounds ended quickly. Sam, Eli, Demetri, Sarah, Miguel, Robby, Kenny, Kyler, Piper, Tory, and members of various other dojos advanced to the quarterfinals. Daniel was upset that the Cobra Kai students had used Miyagi-Do techniques during their matches. Daniel and Sam concluded that it was Robby who taught Cobra Kai Miyagi-Do’s secrets.

“All right, folks, we've witnessed some great fighting today, but you ain't seen nothing yet, because we have arrived at the quarterfinals!” Daryl chuckled.

The audience cheered.

“Which means things are about to get intense. Of the eight boys and eight girls on this stage, one of each will be named All-Valley champion. And then we'll tally all the points to determine which dojo has earned the title of Grand Champion. And since the points get higher in each round...” Daryl chuckled.

“It’s still any dojo's game! So, you keep your eyes on this here blue mat, because we are just getting started!” Daryl yelled.

The audience cheered.

Miguel fought a boy who wasn’t part of Miyagi-Do, Eagle Fang, or Cobra Kai. He won.

Sarah was up next. Her opponent was a girl the same size as her.

The other girl was a member of the Locust Valley Karate Club.

Sarah and the other girl stepped onto the mat.

"Face me. Bow." The referee told Sarah and the other girl.

Sarah and the other girl faced the referee and bowed.

"Face each other. Bow." The referee told Sarah and her opponent.

Sarah and the other girl faced each other and bowed.

“On your marks.” The referee told Sarah and her opponent.

Sarah got in a fighting position.

Sarah’s opponent got in a fighting position.

"Ready. And fight!" The referee yelled.

Sarah’s opponent tried to punch her. She blocked the punch and delivered a counterpunch to her opponent’s chest.

“Point!” The referee yelled.

The fight continued. Sarah swung her right leg sideways in a circular motion and kicked her opponent in the face. 

“Point!” The referee yelled.

The fight continued. Sarah raised her right knee, slightly rotated her hips while extending her leg, and kicked her opponent in the stomach.

"Point! Winner!" The referee yelled, grabbing Sarah’s arm and lifting it.

“Yeah, Sarah!” Eli yelled.

Devon was up next. Her opponent was Tory. As soon as the fight started, they ran towards each other. Tory tried to punch Devon, but Devon blocked the punch. Tory tried to punch Devon again, but Devon blocked the punch. Tory punched Devon in the stomach.

"Point!" The referee yelled.

The fight continued. Tory ran towards Devon and tried to punch her. Devon stepped back. She was out of bounds when Tory hit her.

"Point!" The referee yelled.

“Come on, ref! She was out of bounds! Where are your eyes?” Johnny asked angrily.

The fight continued. Tory kicked Devon in the chest, causing her to fall.

"Point! Winner!" The referee yelled, grabbing Tory’s arm and lifting it.

Tory walked over to her fellow students, Kreese, and Terry.

Devon walked over to her fellow students and Johnny.

“I let her shut me out! I should have focused on my low game.” Devon said.

“She has been at this longer than you. There's no reason to feel bad.” Johnny said.

“Oh, I don't feel bad. I only trained for six weeks. I'm going to be stomping all of these weak-ass bitches next year.” Devon said.

Sarah smiled. “That’s the spirit.”

Daniel approached Robby.

Daniel frowned. “You wanted to beat Miyagi-Do so badly you gave Cobra Kai all of our secrets.”

Robby shrugged. “The goal is to win. I did what I had to do.”

“If all you care about is winning, you didn't learn anything I taught you.” Daniel said.

“Everybody thinks their way is the only way. You, my dad, Cobra Kai. Truth is, it doesn't matter which way you fight, as long as it works. And I'll use whatever it takes to win.” Robby said.

“Why? To get back at your dad? Me? Sam? The world? If that's the case, I have another Miyagi-Do secret that you can slip to your friends. Never put passion in front of principle, because even if you win, you lose.” Daniel walked away.

“Alexopoulos has Robson on the ropes. Which of these fighters will advance? Miyagi-Do or All-Star Karate?” Daryl asked shortly after Demetri’s fight started.

Demetri managed to hit his opponent.

“Point!” The referee yelled.  

“Yeah, Demetri!” Eli yelled.

The fight continued. Demetri got two more points.

“Winner!” The referee yelled, grabbing Demetri’s arm and lifting it.

“Newcomer Demetri Alexopoulos is heading to the semis! Next up in the quarterfinals, it's Kyler Park of Cobra Kai versus Eli Moskowitz of Miyagi-Do.” Daryl said.

Eli and Kyler walked towards the mat.

Kyler taunted Eli. “Your friend's lucky he didn't face Cobra Kai. Can’t say the same for you though, Lip. Going to make you kiss that mat.”

Kyler stepped onto the mat.

Sarah approached Eli.

“Ignore him. He's a bully, but that's not who you are.” Sarah said.

“I don't know who I am these days.” Eli said.

“You’re not defined by your haircut, you know,” Sarah said. “Don't get me wrong — I loved it. I was really digging the purple, actually. But I fell in love with you because of your confidence. I know it’s still in there somewhere. Now, go kick Kyler’s ass.”

Sarah cupped Eli’s cheeks. She closed her eyes and pressed her lips to his. He closed his eyes. He put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer to him. A few seconds later, he let go of her. They opened their eyes.

Sarah walked away.

Daniel walked up to Eli.

“Everything good?” Daniel asked.

“Never better. I know who I am now.” Eli said.

“And who's that?” Daniel asked.

“The guy who’s going to win this whole fucking thing.” Eli said.

Eli stepped onto the mat.

The fight started. Eli tried to kick Kyler, but Kyler dodged the kick. Eli and Kyler blocked each other’s punches. Eli punched Kyler in the stomach. Kyler groaned.

“Point!” The referee yelled.

Terry looked disappointed.

“Yes!” Daniel cheered, clapping his hands.

The fight continued. Kyler ran towards Eli. He kicked Kyler in the stomach.

“Point!” The referee yelled.

Kyler let out an annoyed yell.

The fight continued. Eli kicked Kyler in the chest, causing him to fall. He groaned.

“Point! Winner!” The referee yelled, grabbing Eli’s arm and lifting it.

“Whoo!” Sarah cheered, clapping her hands.

Rosa was eating.  

Carmen spoke to Rosa in Spanish. Her words translated to “Mom, are you going to eat all of this?”

Carmen grabbed some nachos and put them in her mouth.

Rosa spoke to Carmen in Spanish. Her words translated to “What can I say? I have the munchies.”

Daryl spoke. “Our next quarterfinal match will be Samantha LaRusso of Miyagi-Do Karate versus Piper Elswith of Cobra Kai.”

Sam and Piper stepped onto the mat.

“You’ve got this, Sam! Just like we practiced!” Daniel yelled.

The fight started. Piper ran towards Sam and tried to kick her. She blocked the kick with the back of her hand. She and Piper blocked each other’s punches. Piper kicked her in the face. She groaned.

"Point! 1-0.” The referee said.

“Whoo!” Carly cheered.

The Cobra Kai students applauded.

“Go, Piper! Go!” A male Cobra Kai student yelled.

Piper taunted Sam. “Robby said that Miyagi- Do was for defense only. And without your defense, you have nothing.”

Sam walked to her side of the mat.

Piper walked to her side of the mat.

Sam’s eyes landed on Daniel before landing on Johnny. She smiled as she jumped up and down, fists extended.

The fight continued. Sam tried to kick Piper, but Piper stepped back. She and Piper blocked each other’s attacks. She spun and kicked Piper in the shoulder.  

“Point, LaRusso!” The referee yelled.

The fight continued. Sam kicked Piper in the face.

"Point, LaRusso!" The referee yelled.

The fight continued. Sam crossed Piper's leg over her shoulders, causing Piper to land on the mat. She punched Piper in the chest.

"Point, LaRusso!" The referee yelled.

“Yes!” Johnny cheered.

“Winner!” The referee yelled, grabbing Sam’s arm and lifting it.

Piper walked off the mat.

Sam walked off the mat.

Sam approached Daniel with a proud smile on her face.

Daniel frowned. “What was that out there?”

“Eagle Fang.” Sam said.

“That's what I thought. How did you pick up so much?” Daniel asked.  

“Why does it matter? I won.” Sam said.

“You didn't win the right way.” Daniel said.

“Maybe my right way is different than yours. Don't I get a choice?” Sam asked.

Robby and Kenny looked at the leaderboard.

“I don't get why they're having us fight.” Kenny said.

“Just the luck of the draw. No matter what happens, the fact that you made it this far at your age is a huge deal. Your brother's going to be impressed.” Robby said.

“Well, I owe it all to you.” Kenny said. “You changed my whole life, but don't think I'm going easy on you now, old man.”

Kenny pretended to punch Robby.

Robby chuckled. “Yeah, okay, wiseass. See you out there.”

Robby lightly punched Kenny’s arm.

“All right.” Kenny said.

Robby and Kenny walked towards the mat.

Daryl spoke. "For our final quarterfinal match, we have a real snake fight. It's Cobra Kai versus Cobra Kai."

Robby and Kenny stepped onto the mat.

The fight started. Kenny got a point. Kreese realized Robby was going easy on Kenny and called for a time-out.

“Are you fighting your friend or your opponent? I thought you wanted to be a champion.” Kreese said.

The fight resumed. Channeling his anger, Robby struck Kenny down with brutal precision, appalling the audience and sending Kenny running off the mat with a bloody nose and tears in his eyes. Robby was going to follow Kenny, but Tory stopped him. She told him Kenny needed to cool off.

Miguel walked towards the leaderboard. He encountered Daniel.

“Well, if it isn’t Mr. Semifinal,” Daniel said.

"Hey, Mr. LaRusso. Looks like it's me going up against Eli in the semis." Miguel said.

"Yeah. Should be a good fight. I caught your last match. Couldn't help but notice you circled your opponent." Daniel said.

"You didn’t have us catching fish for nothing." Miguel said.

Johnny walked up to Miguel. “Diaz, it’s time to get ready.”

“All right. Bye, Mr. LaRusso.” Miguel said.

“Good luck.” Daniel said.

“Thank you.” Miguel walked away.

“Softening Diaz up before our match?” Johnny asked.

“As if you haven't gotten into Sam's head with all your Eagle crap. You've been training her, haven't you?” Daniel asked.  

“You should be thanking me.” Johnny said.

“For turning Sam into someone who can't control her anger?” Daniel asked.

“Better than turning my champion into a pussy who starts a fight and then runs away.” Johnny responded.

“I don't care what happens today. Stay the hell away from Sam.” Daniel told Johnny.

“Yeah. Stay the hell away from Miguel.” Johnny told Daniel.

Daniel walked over to his students.

Johnny walked over to his students.

Daryl spoke. “And now, our first semifinal match will be Miguel Diaz of Eagle Fang versus Eli Moskowitz of Miyagi-Do.”

Eli was stretching his arms.

"All right, don't forget to breathe out there. How are you feeling?" Daniel asked.

 "I'm okay. Not exactly thrilled to be fighting my friend." Eli said.

“It doesn't help that nobody has ever beaten Miguel either.” Demetri said.

Eli frowned.

“Sorry. Shouldn't have said that out loud.” Demetri said.

“At least you know how he'll fight, because Johnny taught you too.” Sam said.

“Listen, don't forget your blocks. Stay patient, all right? You’ve got this.” Daniel patted Eli’s shoulder.

Miguel was jumping up and down.

"All right, you can do this. You've beaten Hawk before. Just remember that killer instinct. Take his ass out." Johnny told Miguel.

"What? Take his ass out? Hawk is my friend." Miguel said.

“He's fighting for LaRusso. He picked his side. Whose side are you on?” Johnny asked.

“Yours.” Miguel said.

“Are you sure? Hawk may be your friend, but if you want to win this, you have to beat him.” Johnny told Miguel.

Miguel furrowed his eyebrows and asked, “Whose side are you on?”

“What do you mean?” Johnny asked.

The referee spoke. “Gentlemen, take your positions.”

“I'm on your side, Diaz. Always.” Johnny said.

Miguel and Eli stepped onto the mat.

“Go, Diaz!” Johnny yelled.

“Finally, a worthy opponent. Not going to hold back, right?” Eli asked.

“No.” Miguel said.

“Good. Neither am I.” Eli said.

Eli shook Miguel’s hand.

The fight started. Neither Miguel nor Eli got a point. When Miguel attempted a flying tornado kick, his back gave out. He fell.

“Miguel!” Sarah screamed.

The audience gasped.

Eli knelt down next to Miguel.

The referee and Johnny ran onto the mat and knelt down next to Miguel.

“Medic!” The referee yelled.

Tears formed in Carmen’s eyes. “Miggy.”

“Sensei!” Miguel screamed in pain.

[brizzlovesyou]

Who’s your favorite ck character?

HAWK!! :)

When I first watched the show at the end of August, I didn’t have a clear favorite but I loved Miguel, Robby, & Hawk the most. When I came on tumblr looking for CK content, I found very little Hawk content and I remember just getting very excited anytime anybody was interested in talking about that character. He grew on me the more I analyzed his character and started writing from his POV. But Season 3 is really what pushed him to the top of the list for me. 

I think he’s really interesting and flawed and hilarious and badass and has an excellent sense of style. I could talk about him for days lol my favorite part about the S3 finale is that he chose to leave Cobra Kai after realizing that his friends were more deserving of his rather intense loyalty. He’s the only person who choses to walk away from Kreese’s reign and I think that showed a lot of strength.

[everyonesfavoritegoldenboy]

Day 1 - King of Pain (P)

I have stood here before inside the pouring rain With the world turning circles running 'round my brain

“What the hell am I supposed to think, Johnny! You’re so ‘charming’ with everyone, it’s hard to tell if it’s real or you’re leading me on. You said there was a connection, but you loved Daniel, back in my kitchen…do you remember that? You said there was mutual feelings back at the sport’s bar, but nothing could come of it because of HIM–EVEN though he was gone. Then you said you wanted to kiss me at the inn, but you couldn’t, because…of course, my medieval EX-HUSBAND would rain down hellfire on you. You asked me to dance and then you finally did kiss me. What was that?! Did you figure, what the heck, I’ll never see her again, anyway…I guess I’ll have some fun!?!?!”

I hear her words reverberating as loud as the slam of my door...when I had to escape...had to get away before I say the words I always say that I always wind up regretting.  Did I say them?  Did I mean them?  Was it too late?  I ran out to look for her.  This was far from over.  If I could only make her understand.  Make her.  That was always my problem.  Making someone do something.  Making them pity me.  Making them give up on me when times got too tough.  Making them leave.  

Of course she was gone.  I didn’t expect her to wait.  To come running after me.  To see her standing at the door with arms open wide after I said....after I told her to never look back.  I bit my lip as I watched her turn the corner and my hand was on my back pocket instantly.  Reaching for my phone.  All you need to do is call her back.  Tell her to be reasonable.  Tell her to think.  Again...you’re the idiot, Lawrence.  Do you ever think?  

I give my classic sign of defeat and drop my fists to my sides...and walk back to my apartment.  I see a couple people peeking out of their windows...but Carmen was nice enough or wise enough to stay in hers and leave me to my thoughts.  

Her accusations.  Where did it come from?  We were getting along fine!  I thought she had forgiven me for a lot of my shortcomings.  I thought she understood the reasons why I didn’t tell her why I came back.  That it was just too much too soon.  That I was still processing things when she left the bar.  When I thought the situation was beyond helpless.  When I thought.  It would be better to be safe than sorry.  When I had no more balls then than I do now.  

It was painful to let her go then.  It is killing me to know that she could be gone forever now...that I lost the chance the opportunity I should have taken at any time between then and there.  To tell her that she was mine and that I wanted only her in my life.  Lingering feelings for her husband...ex husband and everyone else be damned.  I thought I had time.  I thought there was time.  I never really thought about what she might be going through.

I paced the floor in my living room. My brain was already screaming at me for a beer.  To drown it out.  To end the voices starting up in my head...the ones that told me I was never good enough.  The sound of Kreese...of all people...shouting...”MERCY IS FOR THE WEAK...WE DO NOT TRAIN TO BE MERCIFUL HERE!!”  I want to smash is face in.  If I ever find out what happened to that bastard.  

“What about us...Johnny?”  I whirl around at the sound.  My apartment is dark, but I can see him...his silhouette standing in the doorway. “What about us?”  I ask disdain in my voice.  I was pissed.  He hadn’t shown himself in months.  He hadn’t called.  He hadn’t given me so much as a text.  He dropped my ass like a hot potato and laughed.  

“My mother died, asshole.”  He said folding his arms and leveling me with a very cold look.  I didn’t know this person anymore.  I didn’t know anything about him.  This was a side that was dark and hidden from everyone.  “Yeah...well so did mine...I didn’t give up on you.”  

“You fucking did.  You gave up on US.  Well I hope you’re happy...because you lost her too.  You fucking screw up EVERYTHING you come in contact with.”  

I lunged toward the spectre of him.  He wasn’t real and he proved it when he disappeared and I slammed into the door instead.  “FUCK YOU!”  I screamed out.  “I gave everything I had to you and you left me.  You left her!!  I’m not going to let you destroy us any longer!”  I sat down hard on my sofa and stared up at the ceiling.  He didn’t come back.  I heard him sigh as it carried away on the air.  I brushed away at an angry tear.  I wasn’t going to shed any more for him.  No one understood what it was like when he decided to never come back...not to me anyway.  I know she went through her own hell.  But he left her with kids...and a business to run....and pieces of glass in a twenty year marriage that she had to try and either put back together or store in a box in the attic. 

I thought of her then.  The pained look in her eyes.  The fear in them.  The grief.  The hurt.  All the times she was there.  There for me...blindly giving me the chance to see her...to ask me to see her...to shake me in to seeing the her behind the him.  When I looked at her now.  I didn’t see Daniel blocking her.  I didn’t see him looking at me with “How could you?”  On his lips. I didn’t see him any longer.  I didn’t see who we once were.  The times that we shared together and the intense feelings we brought out of each other.  I saw her now.  Standing in the light.  Where she was all along.  I saw her...always there....always waiting for me.  Always telling me that she was there all along.  That ever since the day we met there was something drawing us together.  Compelling us to be together.  Against all odds. 

I knew it wasn’t about the other women.  I knew it wasn’t about Ali or Carmen or anyone that she may have thought that had caught my eye. I knew it wasn’t about Robby and the things they were going through now.  This was between me and her and  I knew it was something inside of her and both of us that wouldn’t allow us to cross that bridge to the other side.  That wouldn’t let us find the happiness we knew was waiting for both of us damaged people.  He had stood in the way in every situation...and I knew if I didn’t let him go and if I didn’t prove to her that he no longer mattered...and that she was the only one important and needed in my life...then she had every right to feel the way she felt and to do more than just to walk away.  She deserved to be with someone better.  Someone that didn’t treat her the way the both of us did.  And I have to ask myself...if he came back now...would it still be the same?  That revelation hit me so hard in the gut...that I got up and the room was spinning.  This was too much at once.  I took a step forward and there he was again.  Shaking his head at me.  “You’re pathetic.  She doesn’t want you.” 

“Leave me alone.”  I went to the fridge and grabbed the six pack of Coors that I knew would be waiting...faithful friend that never let me down.  

“No matter what...I’ve won, Johnny...it’s the crane kick to the face again.  Over and over...on repeat.  You’re stuck here...there’s nothing for you but to turn tail and run back to your bar.” 

“You’re wrong, LaRusso...and I’m through listening to you.” 

“We’ll see about that.”  I walked through him then and moved toward my room...I drank one can of beer in two gulps and tossed it to the floor.  Who gives a shit if I trash this place or not.  

I sit heavily on my bed and drank another beer.  I tossed it at the bedroom door.   I don’t even bother to take off my clothes.  I’m just weary and I want the waves of emptiness to finally claim me.  This is the first time...ever...that I felt a complete loss.  Like the tiny bit of my heart that was right...and good....and in love just washed away in the blackness of the same hollowness that took over every other corner of my heart.  

Another beer and I look on my nightstand and see Chuck Norris...the teddy bear she gave me for my birthday last year.  He looked at me but I wouldn’t look back for long.  I didn’t want to know if he was accusing me as well. Tears fell then.  I thought of how happy she was when she gave him to me and always wanted to know if I was taking care of him.  Her smile was killing me now.  I keened a low wail and rolled over on my bed.  

There was a blouse on the pillow beside me.  I looked at it in confusion.  I scratched my head trying to will myself to remember.  It wasn’t as if I fell asleep with it every night since she left it here.  The only thing that calmed me and centered me and made me feel secure.  It was hers.  She had left it when she brought me home from the bar after leaving my son in the parking lot.  I picked it up reverently now and brought it to my nose.  I smelled the traces of her and my tears fell on it making tiny little wet patches.  I wrapped the blouse and the bear in my arms and stayed there staring at the blank wall.  There was no sleep for me tonight.  

 I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign

But it's my destiny to be the king of pain