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“Not all of us have to learn how to walk twice in one lifetime. But we do all have to learn how to pick ourselves back up when we’re down. Stand firmly on our own two feet. But in the end, I learned that the first steps are harder the second time around. I hope my next step brings me to Stanford University”
With Johnny, Robby, Rosa and Carmen all around him, hearing and seeing their reactions to his College Essay. Miguel only looked around at them for answers truly grasping their mixed reactions
While Johnny and Robby only held blank faces, mixed on what to say. Rosa and Carmen couldn’t hold their excitement. Practically squealing in delight
“We’re so proud of you I'm gonna cry !” Carmen said grasping Miguel’s shoulders making him chuckle while Rosa followed up in equal agreement
“Go more for the jugular at the end” Johnny added as he pointed at the screen
“They’ll be begging you to go there”
“Ok…thanks Sensei” Miguel said with a smile before finally taking the brave decision of turning his head to get Robby’s decision
Miguel had been the most hesitant to talk to Robby about College out of everyone in their friend group. With him spending time in Juvie and than his probation he’s missed a lot of school…..not to be added on with his also missed time in school and dodgy past Pre Miyagi-Do….to sum it all up. Robby’s very lucky he’s even able to graduate this year and with that means there really isn’t any high end 4-year college knocking on their door ready to take him
College was a sensitive subject for him and Miguel knew it. He also knew it because he knew Robby was worried about what it would mean for him and Sam. even though Miguel tried to convince Robby that Sam is completely in love with him. It didn’t stop him from worrying that him not really having a future was potentially holding her back….
Yeah like Miguel said, Can of worms and their class trip to a College Visit wasn’t gonna make it any better.
For him or Tory
“So man…..what do you think ?” Miguel asked Robby, examining his thinking expression. As he had a hand covering his mouth in heavy thought
“It’s great” Robby said
“Even if I’m kind of a bad guy in it….”
Immediately Miguel’s face scrunched as he noticed the way he Villianized Robby within the story
“Oh ! Crap, Robby….oh my god, I’ll change your name if you want-”
“No dude, It’s great” Robby grinned stopping Miguel mid rewrite
“It’s not like I’m the one applying to Stanford…..or anywhere really….”
Nodding his head in small sorrow Miguel had just placed a hand on Robby’s shoulder
“Hey don’t say that. Ok sure you can’t get into any Universities but there’s a lot of great Community Colleges around. SMC, West La, LBCC. You’ll see at our trip tomorrow” Miguel said leaving Robby to just nod his head with a small smile
“Yeah….thanks Miguel” Robby replied making Miguel shoot a small smile, one knowing Robby was still unsure about his future and what he wanted
“And when we win the Sekai Taikai, doors will be flying open for all of us” Johnny said, leaving everyone with a reassuring smile before Rosa had suddenly hugged Miguel from his back. Crying in spanish making everyone laugh, including Miguel as he just tapped his grandmother’s arm
“Yaya, Hey it’s ok…your crying all over my laptop” Miguel said as he noticed the drips landing on the keypads. But Johnny, Robby and Carmen only raised an eyebrow once they noticed the water wasn’t coming from Rosa. and soon enough so did Miguel
Squinting their eyes everyone followed the water drips up to the ceiling as they saw the roof crack and begin to trickle more water Before soon enough the entire Ceiling collapsed leaving Pipe water to suddenly flush down making Carmen yelp in surprise while everyone jumped to their feet
Johnny had quickly grabbed Miguel’s Laptop while more water started to pour down
“Rob the Bowls !”
“Fuck ! it’s a sewage pipe !” Johnny groaned as the water started to leak all over the table and areas of the apartment
“Aw it smells like shit”
Robby and Miguel tried to place the bowls everywhere to capture the water but it only left to more leakage causing it to be deemed a mess for everyone
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“Yeah, well it’s unlivable ! when the hell are you gonna fix it ?” Johnny yelled on the phone as Carmen started to unpack within his room
After the whole bursted pipes fiasco. Miguel, Carmen and Rosa were forced to move in with Robby and Johnny
The place was already cramped as is with Robby and Johnny meeting the 2 room requirements but now that their Occupation of 2 changed to 5. The place started to feel suffocated
Robby took the liberty of temporarily moving out of his room giving Rosa her own space. But that still meant Miguel had to sleep on the couch
“That’s bullshit, Sully !” Johnny said before hanging up, coming out of the bathroom
“He said he’s working on it”
“Johnny we have to look at the big picture” Carmen sighed
“We’re a family of 5 almost 6”
“To be fair, 4 and a half. Robby’s usually at the LaRusso’s more than he is here” Johnny corrected making Carmen chuckle but he still understood her point
“Either way, we’re down to two bedrooms. And Miguel wants to go to a college we don’t have the money for”
Unknown to the adults Miguel had entered the apartment. Holding a box of stuff he had brought from his room. But it still didn’t stop him from overhearing their conversation
“How are we going to make this work ?”
“It’s like I’ve been saying” Johnny reassured
“The Tournament's gonna fix all of this. Alright it’s gonna bring in, Students, and Sponsorships. Butt loads of Money will be give to us once we win”
“The Tournament is still months away” Carmen stated
“What do we do in the meantime…”
Letting out a quiet sigh Miguel had just shook his head before moving past the two completely unsure on what he wanted for his future
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With the sound of a door opening and closing. Robby had entered the LaRusso home. Immediately finding the family gathered around for Breakfast
So it looks like he made it right on time
Walking into the Kitchen. Robby’s presence was Immediately known. Noticed by everyone as their faces had lit up seeing Robby
“Hey ! there he is” Daniel said making Robby chuckle
“Hey Robby, are you hungry ? we got all sorts of breakfast for you” Amanda said bringing out a plate of french toast
“I’m starved” Robby began quickly leaning down to peck Sam’s lips before ruffling Anthony’s hair as he took his seat at the table
“I had to help Miguel and his family move in with me and Dad. A pipeline burst in their apartment and now we're all crowded in one place”
Immediately the other’s gasped in shock, hearing the news of Miguel’s situation
“Oh no !”
“Well that sucks, if there’s anything we can do to help let us know. I know a great contractor” Daniel said leaving Robby to nod his head
“Yeah and if you need a place to stay you're always welcomed here Robby” Amanda said looking down on the boy with a smile before kissing the top of his head making him grin
“Thanks Mrs LaRusso”
“So you excited about our class trip tomorrow ?” Sam smiled, looking at Robby as he grabbed his plate
“Hmm ? Oh…yeah…yeah really excited…” Robby said but his tone Immediately noted to Sam that, that wasn’t the case or true at all
And something about that left her with a bad feeling within her gut
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“Ok and then you drop the 4”
“Here ?”
Nodding his head Eli watched as Brandon continued to do the math problem upon his paper
“What does 40 - 40 equal ?”
Brandon gave heavy thought to Eli's question. Biting his pencil leaving Eli to watch as the neurons fired through his brain making him chuckle
Within the Kitchen Tory continued to clean the dirty dishes of their dinner.
It was weird to her because this was the first real time….she was actually smiling while doing one of her many chores
Turning her head to see Eli helping Brandon with his homework. Tory truly couldn’t keep herself from smiling. And it only grew as she looked around her apartment more
Usually dirty, with takeout boxes and other things littered around. For once the place seemed actually liveable. With clean floors and taken out trash. Eli proved to be a really big help, one she didn't know she needed
Ok well that’s a lie…..she knew she needed it
She’s just grateful she had it
Finishing up the last of the plates before putting them up to dry, Tory had soon walked into the living room. Getting a closer look as Eli and Brandon were finishing up
“Oh it’s Zero !” Brandon quickly beamed making Eli and Tory chuckle as he wrote the giant 0 on paper
“Ok now that the Dividends are done with, what’s the final number we're left with ?”
Taking a second to think and look at the paper Brandon spoke again
“53 !”
“So what’s our answer ?” Eli asked with a smiling seeing as Brandon fully understood the concept of Long Division
“53 !!”
Letting out a plethora of chuckles at Brandon’s newfound excitement as he solved his math problem, Tory had approached the two getting their attention
“Tory ! Tory ! Tory ! Look ! Eli taught me how to do Long Division !” the young boy beamed making his older sister laugh
“Yeah I see, Looks like he was a better Tutor than me huh”
Brandon eagerly nodded his head making Eli laugh
“Mhm !”
“Alright, well time to get to bed” Tory began as she grabbed Brandon’s homework and put it in his backpack before grabbing the back itself
“Good night Eli !” the young boy waved leaving Eli to chuckle as he waved back. Watching as Tory led her little brother to his room
“Goodnight kiddo”
“Hey Tory, when can I dye my hair ?” Brandon asked making Eli simply smile as Tory let him into his room
He’s too cute
Leaving Tory to tag in and perform her older sister's deeds. Eli had finally gotten the moment he needed to divert his attention to his laptop. Where he could deal with the situation that was way harder than Long Division ever could’ve been
With a sigh, Eli looked at his MIT Essay. Stuck at the position where his hand were on the keypad but he wasn’t typing as he just reread the Essay Prompt over and over again for the 100th time today
Why do you wanna go to Massachusetts Institute of Technology ?
Eli had been thinking of his answer for days now, ever since the Application season was right around the corner and he couldn’t think of an honest answer, couldn’t think about what to put on the screen
Why did he w anna go ?....
“Because it’s been your dream since you were a kid dummy” Eli mumbled to himself
His and Demetri’s dream since they were kids, They finally had the opportunity to make their dream a reality and now he didn’t know what he wanted….
I want to go to MIT because I have all sorts of….
Eli shook his head quickly deleting the text
Going to MIT brings me Closure in my life…
Again Eli shook his head deleting the Letters before dropping on the couch behind him with a sigh as he folded his arms
The feeling of two arms wrapping around the back of his neck had caused him to hum quietly before Tory placed a kiss on his cheek
“What are you doing ?”
“Not writing my college Essay” Eli sighed
Tory had just nodded her head, leaning down further to inspect the screen as she saw the split screen MIT application form making her eyebrows quake
“You haven’t applied yet ?” Tory asked and Eli didn’t respond only making the blonde more curious as she had loosened herself from Eli before moving around the couch
Eli attempted to say something but Tory only cut him off by plopping herself right on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck before looking down on him keeping him sanctioned
“Ok what’s going on with you ?”
Again Eli sighed, rubbing his thumbs up and down Tory’s waist to try and find an answer put he couldn’t
“I’m…..I guess I’m just hesitant….” Eli said truthfully
“Hesitant to apply….”
“Is it because of what I said….” Tory stated making Eli’s face drop more and it only caused Tory to feel more guilty
“Eli….babe”
Grabbing at his chin forcing him to look at her Tory had licked her lips before speaking
“....what I said the other night…..I’m sorry” Tory began surprisingly Eli
Tory wasn’t really known for her apologizes
“I was just…..so fucking angry at the time. With Sam and Robby that I…..I spoke off pure anger, not thinking about you” Tory admitted, sighing within his grasp as she shook her head
“I want you to be nothing more but happy, And if going to MIT will make you happy than you should do that”
“What if I don’t want to do that…” Eli said shocking Tory as she had practically gasped leaving Eli to continuing his reasoning
“I mean…..MIT is freaking amazing…..but, You were right…..I’d be leaving you” Eli said leaving Tory to show a smile smile
“And Brandon….and your Mom, I mean ever since i started helping you in your life I’ve felt for the first time in a while that I….well have a purpose, that I can give myself to something besides Karate and the Dojo, Helping you around the house, Picking up your moms Medication, Helping Brandon with his homework”
“He is starting to get very fond of you, even wants to dye his hair” Tory said making Eli chuckle and shake his head
“Yeah, I’ve heard….”
Letting out her own chuckle, Tory could not only see. But feel how discomforted Eli was
“Hey” she said getting his attention again
“MIT, No MIT. I don’t care where you go, I’ll always love you. That’s not gonna change” Tory admitted making Eli smile as he quickly leaned up to kiss her
The Kiss had quickly become as intimate and passionate as they always did between them when they were alone. Leading Eli to grapes at Tory tighter before laying her on the couch below them
Midneslly Eli’s laptop had been knocked off the table as Tory wrapped her legs around him and in that moment Eli figured
The essay can wait
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Walking along the path of training Students, Kreese held a grin upon his face as he watched Sensei Kim’s students continue to train under her rule
Seeing the students strike baskets of rice, carrying logs upon their backs and more only left Kreese in a state of prevail seeing the hard work of Karate continue. The right way
“I still have some really good memories here” Kreese smirked
“Even when your grandfather's idea of training was more like torture”
Letting out a hum, Kim nodded her head as they continued to walk, voyaging through the Dojang as the students continued to train
“But he was true to his word though. He began training me the day you left”
“I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you back in the Valley” Kreese apologized
“But Silver just–”
“Silver is gone now” Kim said shutting him up quickly and with that Kreese already knew how Kim felt about him
“I did come to America hoping to see you, But I was blinded by the promise of bringing Grandfather’s Karate to the world”
“That promise can still be kept” Kreese reassured
“With Cobra Kai, you earned a spot in the Sekai Taikai….I say we go win it”
Kreese’s offer, no his grand idea only left Kim to think, squinting her eyebrows in thought as she looked Kreese up and down
“Silver and I worked very hard to ensure your Dojo has a spot in the tournament, and I would say yes……”
Kim sighed
“But it is not up to me” Kim said before turning back to face the hut behind them
Opening it. Sensei Kim lead Kreese inside to find none other than Master Kim. Sensei Kim’s Grandfather waiting upon them as he just turned around and squinted his eyes at the Duo
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“All Seniors are invited to the student center for a lunchtime college fair. Representatives from four-year colleges….”
The PA system announced as everyone continued on with the College visit, checking out the different places that were being represented upon them in the Center
Continuing to read the Stanford Brochure. Miguel had soon felt two hands covering his eyes making him smile
When the hands soon uncovered he found Moon standing behind him. A bright and warm smile continued to be plastered on her face like always
“Heyyyy” Moon beamed making Miguel chuckle
“Hey, you got some Brochures ?”
“Mhm” Moon nodded showing off the Flyers within her hand
“FIT and Pratt are great but as long as I’m waiting for my application. I figure it’s not bad to look at other options You know”
Miguel had nodded his head in understandment, Leading Moon to just look down at the Stanford brochure being the only one within his hand
“Wow, you're dead set on Stanford huh”
Miguel had only sighed, shaking his head as he slapped the paper on his hands a few times
“It’s all I can think about” Miguel admitted
“I mean, really, It’s great. Good Campus, Great Education, I mean seriously. Tiger Woods, Larry Page, Reese Witherspoon. All Alumni who went there. People who seriously did something with their lives……only bad part is” Miguel said taking Moon’s hand in his
“We’d be so far away from each other”
Moon’s face had pouted at what Miguel said. She knew he was right Stanford and Pratt or FIT were far VERY far from one another
“Like across the country far away….” Moon sighed
Seeing how sad the distance made both of them Miguel had simply brought her chin up
“Hey chin up, I haven’t applied and you haven’t gotten accepted yet. Neither of us knows what the future will bring. Plus we still have the rest of the year to be with each other”
“Do we ?” Moon said shocking Miguel
“Aren’t you gonna be gone for a while with the Sekai Taikai….” Moon said making Miguel’s heart drop
Shit….he forgot….how long would that take ?
“With College, and Your training. I barely even see you outside of 1st, and 6th…..” Moon said keeping Miguel quiet as he just continued to listen to her mumble
“And even when the Semester is about to end you’ll be gone for the Tournament and I won’t even know when you’ll be back and…..and….”
Shaking her head Moon tried to fight those bad thoughts away as she simply looked up at Miguel
“We just got together and now…..now….we have to say Goodbye,….it’s not fair….”
Taking a deep long breath, Miguel had cupped Moon’s face softly. Wiping the tears that tried to escape as he looked at her deeply
“Hey hey….it’s gonna be ok, we’re gonna figure this out alright ? I promise, we’ll make the most out of the time we have together. No matter where we are, if I’m in San Francisco and you're in New York. or You're in San Francisco and I’m in New York. I will never stop loving you alright, that’s a promise”
Moon had nodded her head, a small smile appearing on her face making Miguel grow his before he kissed the top of her head reassuring her more
“Well There’s America’s cutest couple” Demetri said as Him, Yasmine, Eli and Sam approached them both recapping how their college fair was going
“All of our trials and tribulations of nerdom have finally come to this” Demetri grinned
“We’re the bells of the ball”
“Right that’s what we are” Miguel mumbled as everyone laughed
“Yes, it is my friend. We are fumbling around in our dresses while everyone’s trying to cop a feel of ur tenderizing brain”
“Ok that’s enough from you” Yasmine said completely cutting him off before grabbing Moon’s arm to pull him aside
“We’d love to stay and chat but we gotta get to our Tour so we’ll see you guys later” Yasmine said before soon enough her and Moon left the group leaving them to final wave at the girls leaving Demetri to continue once they left
“These vultures are wasting their time though. Eli and I have had our sights set on MIT for years” Demetri confirmed leaving Eli to nod his head as the same excitement wasn’t really shown on his face
“Are you applying early decision to Stanford ?” Eli asked Miguel quickly changing the topic
And it had worked as Miguel had just sighed as he looked down on his brochure
“Yeah definitely but I’m running into some complications”
“Like what ?” Sam asked and Miguel just shook his head whilst taking a deep breathe
“Let’s start with how expensive it is. My Mom and Sensei won’t be able to afford the tuition, even with Grants and scholarships. And Second….Moon brought up a good point. With her trying to go to Pratt or FIT, and me trying to go to Stanford we’d be an entire country away from each other….”
“Ah see that’s why you should’ve installed a high defined video camera into her computer” Demetri smiled at his proud idea
“I got one for Yasmine and now when we video call it’s like I’m really there with her. Long Distance is gonna be easy”
The others had only chuckled and rolled their eyes at Demetri and the funny way of how his mind worked
“Tell me about it, All I’ve been thinking about is how I’d be leaving Robby” Sam sighed as she looked back to see him standing mindlessly among the crowd of people not even trying to make talk about college or pick up brochures as he had his hands in his jacket pocket
“I already know what it feels like to not have him in my life……I don’t want that to happen again”
Eli found himself agreeing with not only Miguel but Especially with Sam too, only nodding his head quietly as he was too afraid to voice his opinion
Especially with Demetri around
But it didn’t stop him from looking at Tory, watching as she read a brochure with a blank face before throwing it away, leaving him to sigh
“Hey fam” a voice said making all their heads turn as they saw a man standing behind one of the college setups
“You bros looking to post up at a college a little closer to home, or what’s the word ?”
“Well, Gary” Demetri said in suspension as he looked the man up and down whilst looking at his name tag
“The word is we’ll be taking our brodeo on this roadeo. But Um, thank you for all your bro-ventures….”
“All right” the man nodded putting his hands up in defeat
“But Safety schools get a bad rap”
“They keep you close to home” he said getting Sam’s interest
“Take the weight off of school for later” he said getting Eli’s attention
“And they take the weight off Mom and Pop’s wallet” he said lighting Miguel’s face up
Tilting his head a little Miguel had reached out accepting his Brochure as Eli and Sam were quick to read behind him. Only making Demetri snort as he folded his hands in obvious disagreement
But hey, it was their life
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Pounding on the door hard Daniel and Amanda opened the door to see Johnny on the other side
“Woah is this a Johnny Lawrence pop in ?” Daniel said as Amanda chuckled
“The hell is a pop-in ? I came to borrow your blow-up mattress”
“All right come in” Daniel invited leaving the blonde to walk inside
“We’re having an issue with the pipes. Carmen’s place is flooded”
“Yeah Robby told us” Daniel said
“Yeah we’re sorry Johnny, we can call our contractor to come and check on it” Amanda offered but Johnny just waived them off
“Thanks but I already got a buddy of mine coming through, free of charge. Favor he owes me” he explained leaving the two adults to nod their heads
“But as of right now everyone’s staying at my place until it’s fixed”
“We already told Robby he’s welcomed to stay here as long as he likes we have more than enough room”
“Thanks LaRusso but I still have 4 people living in a two bedroom apartment, and ONE bathroom. Not to mention we have a baby on the way, Even with Robby living here the place is still cramped and everyone is crowded unless I can find us someplace better to rent”
“Ah, sellers’ market, not a good time to rent” Chozen said getting the three adult attention as he joined the conversation
“Hey yeah I don’t need advice from a guy who’s just here on a Karate vacation” Johnny scoffed as Chozen sat down on the couch
“How do you know what kind of market it is anyway ?”
“Selling sunset, property brothers, All my shows” Chozen grinned
“Maybe take Chozen with you. Use his expertise” Daniel suggested as he fixed his tie
“Yeah and who knows maybe you’ll find yourself a short term rental” Amanda smiled down at Chozen as he was eating an Uncrustable
“Alright, you guys throw that air mattress in my car. I'm going to grab one of those special pb&j's for the road. You need anything ?”
“Diet Dr Pepper !” Chozen said leaving Johnny to nod his head before walking to the Kitchen
“Yeah nothing for me, thanks !” Amanda yelled after Johnny but she knew he couldn’t hear her
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Looking at the sea of College representatives and students talking to them. Robby continued to walk, passing all them by not wasting his time
He knew he should’ve given this a better chance, for Sam’s sake but…..what was the point
“Hey” a voice said making him turn his head only to find Tory
“Hey”
“Let me guess, you aren’t wasting your time this College fair”
“What gave it away” Robby sighed before looking down to see the brochures in Tory’s hand
“You're actually looking ?”
Looking down at the flyers Tory shook her head
“All Community Colleges, just grabbed one and kept walking so I could reassure Eli”
Raising an eyebrow at her idea. Robby had soon leaned back and snatched a Brochure from one of the tables making Tory chuckle
“Yeah I guess I am interested in uhh….Cal State Fullerton” Robby chuckled before looking at Tory
“You know I’m pretty sure we could actually get into a community college somewhere. LBCC’s campus isn’t bad”
Tory had immediately shook her head in disagreement
“I can’t. Hell even if I had the grades I wouldn’t be able to go to an actual university. I don’t have the money or the time”
“Because of your brother and mom ?” Robby said making Tory just nod her head
“yeah……College sounds great but…..I don’t know, even before The School fight and Juvie I really wasn’t the best student……” Robby sighed as he looked down at his brochure
“but…..Miyagi-Do changed that, changed me…..so…..I guess for Sam’s sake I could give this thing an actual shot, who knows maybe it’ll surprise both of us ?”
Tory nodded her head
“Yeah that’s fair I guess. I mean with how much Eli’s helped me at home, Actually looking at a college or two for his sake wouldn’t hurt”
Turning their heads to look at the sea of colleges before them. Robby and Tory had nervously gulped just wondering where should they begin
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“Master Kim….” Kreese said seeing his old Sensei continue to sit on a rock as they both watched the sea of training students. Not giving any expense to look at him
“I’m glad to see the way of the fist is alive and well. Just like you, But the time has come to spread your teachings to the rest of the world”
Taking a heavy breathe Kreese looked at Kim before looking back at Master Kim
“With your blessing….We will take the place that your granddaughter has earned in the Sekai Taikai, For Cobra Kai”
Letting a loud pause stay among them all, Master KIm had gotten up off his rock, using his cane to help him walk
Kreese suspected he was gonna walk to him but the man just passed him and his granddaughter. But not before he gave his final answer
“No” he said before walking away but that didn’t stop Kreese from chasing him
“Master Kim maybe you did not understand-”
Immediately bringing his cane up. Master Kim bumped it into Kreese’s gut making the old man groan
“I understand, My granddaughter went to America. She made promises” Master Kim said making Sensei Kim just sigh with a defeated face
“She failed”
“Grandfather, It was Silver-”
“Excuses !” Master Kim interrupted
“Sujo ! This is why you will never be master. Your Incompetence is why I must stay alive !” Master kim said in their shared mother tongue
Letting out a small groan Kreese had shook off the pain
“Success is in our reach. We will not get another chance”
Bringing his cain down Master Kim shook his head
“Fools, Always focus, on Prize. Never see enemies standing in way”
“No one will stand in our way” Kreese confirmed but Master Kim just laughed at Kreese’s confidence, mumbling something in Korean with a headshake
“Never, good student, Never good Sensei”
“Such a disappointing Sensei” Kreese challenged
“Did Kim tell you how one of my students disposed of five of yours ?” Kreese said, actually getting the older man’s attention. As he looked back at Kreese with some form of interest
“Ah, geheugen ajig ssaum-i nam-aissda !” (He still has some fight left in him.) Master Kim smiled slapping Kreese’s arm
“Yeah, I give you chance. Prove self” Master Kim laughed as he started to walk away leaving Kreese and Sensei Kim to look at the man with a newfound goal in mind
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“Over here you’ll see our multi-level library, the fourth largest in the San Fernando Valley” the tour guide said as the group of students including Miguel, Eli, Sam, Robby, Tory and a very uninterested Demetri continued to listen and follow along
“Ok what are we doing here ?” Demetri said getting the other’s attention
“If the University of Phoenix wasn’t online, it’d be this”
“Chillax ok ?” Miguel chuckled
“Unlike you man we all aren’t dead set on a College” Sam said
“Some of us don’t even have options” Tory added making Demetri roll his eyes
Continuing the tour everyone watched as the guide came to a stop as they all came across an old building
“Yo bro go long !”
“The chemistry lab was rebuilt in 1993-” the guide said before suddenly he was tackled to the ground making everyone gasp as the group got the shock of a lifetime once they saw who did it
“Oh shit ! yo sick grab boy !” Kyler said as he high fived Brucks. Making Miguel, Eli, Sam, Robby, Tory and Demetri’s eyes go wide because they honestly believe they’d never see Kyler or Brucks EVER again
“You just got Brucksed yo !” Kyler laughed looking down at the guide before they gave the man their Frisbee back
“Yo You’re welcome, homey” Kyler said before he turned his head to find the oh so familiar faces
“Oh ! yo what’s up guys !”
“...Kyler….you go to school here ?” Miguel said in all types of confusion but Kyler just laughed
“Nah, it’s more like this school goes to me. You know what I mean” him and Brucks laughed
“No….no we don’t know what you mean ?” Robby said
Seeing Brucks brought Eli back and not in a good way as all he could think about was the last time he had seen him. When he utterly and quite honestly dishonorably beat the ever living shit out of him. Made his face look like it was ran over multiple times
Tory was the only one who knew about that. Knowing what Cobra Kai made him do, It hadn’t been something Eli shared to the others or even wanted to. He tried to forget about it, leave it in the past but…..well here they are
And sure, yeah Brucks bullied him Freshman and Sophomore year, but…..no one deserved to get that type of beating pummeled into them
“Eli ! hey what’s up man !” Brucks smiled high fiving Eli making him nervously chuckle
“Dude ! I love the hair ! you seriously rock the Natural Black and Blue, but I gotta admit the Red Mohawk was completely badass”
Nodding his head Eli just glanced at the others before taking a deep breath. Trying to contemplate what to say to him.
Eli had looked at Tory for answers but she just just nodded her head with a intuitive face leaving Eli to sigh as he knew he needed to finally apologize
“Yeah…thanks Brucks….you ummm….you look great as well”
“Aww thanks Man, Yeah see got new teeth” Brucks said showing off the new Pearly whites
“Swallowed the old ones when you you know”
Thinking back to the absolute beat down Eli gave him. Eli just shook his head
“Yeah…yeah hey I’m….really…..really sorry about that dude. I….I was in a bad place then and-”
“It’s all good buddy” Brucks smiled simply shaking it off
“Play Karate games, win Karate prizes, you know ?” Brucks and Kyler laughed
“Plus I kinda deserved it after all the stuff I did to you. But that’s ok because you helped me get my life back on track. Ad Meliora. “Toward better things”
Being left in a stage of confusion yet some relief Eli had nodded his head and simply smiled
“Sick”
“See you at the house Ky ?”
“Bet”
Everyone watched as Brucks left chanting something making Kyler chuckle
“Wait so you and Brucks both go here ?” Robby asked
“Yeah that makes sense” Demetri scoffed
“What ? oh nah nah, He’s just visiting. He goes to MIT”
Immediately Demetri and Eli’s eyes went wide. Hell everyone’s did again but Demetri and Eli were the most effected
“Wha ! I’m sorry. Did you say MIT ?”
“Yeah, and he’s killing it too”
Everyone was left in a pure state of shocked as Sam, Demetri and Eli had their jaws dropped while Miguel, Robby and Tory were completely speechless
But Kyler had completely disregarded what he just said as he Immediately slung his arm around Demetri with an eager smile
“So what’s up guys ! we hanging out or what ?” Kyler said and everyone had just looked at each other wondering what life did to bring them here
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Starting their house searching Journey Johnny and Chozen went to their first house and Immediately Johnny was in love
“Shit, this place is perfect. It’s got stairs and everything” Johnny said right as they walked in but Chozen put a hand up
“Do not fall in love with first house. We still have others to see”
Looking around the place Chozen saw the real estate agent. A man dressed in a well kept suit
“Ah, there’s agent. Typical LA Asshole, Big Watch, Dumb haircut, All Lies”
Finishing up his previous conversation the man noticed Johnny and Chozen as he immediately clapped his hands and smiled towards them
“Gentlemen”
Chozen waved his hand and forced his best fake smile
“Follow me lead” he told Johnny as they started walking
“So what do we think ?”
“Prime spot right ? I’m Baz. And you are ?”
“Chozen Toguchi” Chozen accepted the man’s hand
“So nice to meet you, It is my honor to introduce to you Mr. John Lawrence”
“Toguchi ? I…I don’t know you who are you with ?”
“Oh, Independent realtor. Very select clientele only”
Baz nodded his head before giving Johnny a hand
“Mr Lawrence. It’s a pleasure, may I ask what you do ?”
Johnny opened his mouth but Chozen had quickly spoke for him
“Oh, he is Co Owner in emerging Valley business” Chozen said impressing Baz
“Hmm, well that sounds promising. So what do we think ? Four bedrooms 2,100 square feet. We got upgraded appliance–”
“Stop you right there. I’m Ready to take this off your hands” Johnny said making Chozen reel back while Baz simply chuckled
“Uh, well, I-I appreciate that, but it’s a pretty competitive situation-”
Johnny nodded his head and hummed cutting him off
“No no I compelled understand, But I’m deciding through my free will in this beautiful country we call America, That I want the property, You see that out there” Johnny said pointing to his Eagle-Fang wrapped muscle car
“That’s my beauty, yeah. Gonna have that parked here day and night. Let everyone know who’s the new king of the neighborhood”
“Oh so it would….just be you ?”
“Oh no” Johnny shook
“If it was just me I’d be sleeping in my car” Johnny said making Chozen grow an akward expression while Baz looked at them both with a look
“No see there’s my girl. Haven’t made an honest woman of her yet, Yet but as soon as I can afford a ring BAM , you know what I’m saying ?”
Chozen tried to stop Johnny again but the blonde just continued making Chozen sigh
“She’s knocked up, so baby makes three. Then there’s our boys. Her son and Mine, and then Rosa. She’s a sweet Ecudorian lady, Likes to smoke weed all day. My son actually gave her a new contact. You’re gonna–”
“Ah ! we are ready to offer $200 over asking” Chozen trying his best to save this but Johnny kept making it worse
“Like hell we are !”
“I’m sorry. But My client is looking for a tenant who’s a little bit more stable”
“Who the hell you calling unstable ? I’ll knock that dumb haircut right off your stupid face show you just how unstable I am” Johnny said
“Johnny !” Chozen growled
“What ? you’re the one who said he had a dumb haircut. I’m just agreeing”
Chozen had Immediately awkwardly laughed at the man but the damage was already done as soon enough Johnny and Chozen were walking outside back to the car but not before Johnny Kicked the sign to the house
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“This land was once under Japanese colonial rule” Master Kim explained
Zipping up his bag Kreese threw his bag into the Canoe before Sensei Kim showed him exactly where he needed to go on the map
“When I was just a boy Invaders tried to constrict me into military so I see into forest and take shelter in cave”
“But Invaders find me. So I fight them using my father’s eunjangdo. Ancient family knife”
Rowing through the River Kreese sailed through the Forest waters until he finally found the cave he needed to enter. Docking the boat before grabbing his bag
“I kill a dozen men before I lose Eunjangdo. You want to prove self return knife to me but be warned. In that darkness you will find more than just eunjangdo”
Taking a deep breathe Kreese grabbed a lamp from his bag before walking inside ready to face the challenges awaited for him
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Apparently Kyler’s idea of handing out was going to a frat party on campus
The place was obviously filled with a plethora of college students doing College things. Drinking, making out, dancing the usual. But the group had only stood together in complete confusion as they looked at Brucks
“I can’t believe Brucks got into MIT ! and was he speaking Latin earlier ?!”
Demetri shook his head in confusion at what Eli was saying
“I-I don’t know maybe your fists unlocked his dormant brain”
“No if you would’ve seen the beat down Eli gave him nothing about him should say smart” Tory said
“If anything it’s a miracle he’s not brain dead”
Looking over at Kyler, seeing him pour a drink from a Keg, Miguel just shook his head with a small laugh
“Even after everything, Kyler still landed on his feet”
With his arms wrapped around Sam, Robby had shrugged his shoulders to Miguel’s question
“Guys persistent I’ll give him that, Doesn't know how to give up. But he always finds a way to get back to his feet”
“Probably the reason why Kreese and Silver kept him around for so long” Sam added making Miguel and Robby chuckle
“Hey shitbreathe !” someone said getting the group's attention as they all saw a guy spin Kyler around and snatch his beer cup from his hand
“Did I tell you, you could drink my beer, Bitch boy ?”
“No-No-No Sir Mr Zenker” Kyler said surprising everyone as it was shown on their faces
They’ve never seen Kyler back down to anyone
The guy had taken a sip but Immediately gagged
“Oh ! ugh ! dude that shit is stale. Go make me some Jungle Juice”
Immediately Kyler grabbed the cup and nodded his head
“Yes, sir Mr Zenker” Kyler said as he made his way following orders
Miguel had Immediately raised an eyebrow
“The hell was that ?”
“What ?” Sam asked
“Kyler ? I mean the guy just got ordered around by that Frat dude, KYLER of all people got ordered around” Miguel said but the others failed to see his point of view
“Kyler, the same guy who used to give us swirlies in the bathroom ?” Miguel said to Demetri and Eli
“The same guy who got his ass kicked personally by every single one of us and still continued to act the same, Guys I’m telling you somethings wrong…..I’m gonna go find out what”
With that Miguel left the group. Walking over to Kyler who was pouring two bottles of Alcohol into a trash can that held more alcohol and fruit
“Whoo ! Got that happy juice” Kyler sang as he started pouring the drink with a canoe paddle right as Miguel had approached him
“Hey Kyler, you gonna let him talk to you like that man ?” Miguel asked getting Kyler’s attention as he Immediately chuckled
“What ? nah man that’s just how they talk around here, bro. You know, we're good” Kyler said reassuring Miguel. Miguel had just smiled trusting Kyler but he didn’t fully believe him
“But once I get done pledging I’m gonna run this shit”
Miguel knew it was a problem to be concerned about, But at the end of the day. Miguel knew it wasn’t his problem to partake in. If there was one person he knew could handle their shit it was Kyler. SO he just nodded his head and chuckled
“Alright man”
“Hey oh ! hold up” Kyler said stopping Miguel
Grabbing a red cup, Kyler had dragged the cup through the trash can, getting a cup full of the concoction as he offered it to Miguel
“Taste this, Bro”
“Trash Juice….yeah thanks Kyler….”
Taking a deeply hesitant and scarce sip Miguel had Immediately puked it out, having to cover his mouth but even then the liquid escaped leaving Kyler to burst out laughing
“HAHA ! HELL YEAH THAT’S MY BOY ! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT ! Hey man that’s how you know it’s ready YOU KNOW WHAT I’M SAYING !”
Looking at Kyler with a hesitant face, Miguel had only continued to cough up the drink, wiping his mouth as he never ever wanted to taste something that DIABOLICAL again
Back at the party the others had indulged in the party. Ready to experience what their first College party was like
And boy were they having fun
“DRINK ! DRINK ! DRINK ! DRINK ! DRINK ! DRINK ! DRINK !”
Hoards of College students gathered around to watch as Eli and Tory Versued Robby and Sam in a drinking competition.
10 separate cups, which couple could out drink the other first
Slamming their final cups upon the white table Eli and Tory let out a Victorious “YEAH !!” making everyone cheer for them as Robby and Sam slammed down their final cups right before them, chuckling as they wiped mouths
Wrapping her arms around Eli’s neck the crowd of College kids had only cheered louder as they watched Eli and Tory engaged in a passionate drunken kiss as his hands went to her hips
Joining back with the group Miguel had found Demetri just watching what happened. The lengthy teen simply shaking his head as he held the red cup within his hand
“Do they ever scare you ?” Demetri asked making Miguel chuckle as they watched Eli and Tory kiss
“Who Eli and Tory ?”
Demetri nodded his head
“When you and Robby were gone. And they got together. They Basically terrorized everyone. They were Karate’s Bonnie and Clyde”
“Ok I think that’s a little over excessive” Miguel laughed but Demetri was dead serious
“Oh yeah, tell that to my arm” Demetri said making Miguel realize just how serious he was
“I didn’t even know about what Eli did to Brucks. Hell none of us did until today. Everyone except Tory….”
“Ok hold on Demetri” Miguel said trying to stop any type of thoughts that were gonna invade his mind
“We all know how much of an asshole Eli was during his “King Cobra” area” Miguel said making Demetri sigh
“Of course I know, but all I’m saying is it’s simple science and math. Eli was a dick during his predatory time in Cobra Kai yes, But ever since he added Tory into his mathematical equation…..it’s like he doesn't even think straight anymore. His world completely revolves around her. She’s influencing him to make non rational and to be honest unethical decisions-”
“Ok look Demetri” Miguel said grasping at his closest friends shoulders
“Eli just loves Tory, alright. We all know how much Tory means to him and he simply wants to be there to support her. The Decisions they made together under Cobra Kai were Kreese’s fault, but it doesn't matter now because we’re one big happy Karate Family so chill alright. We’re at a party OUR FIRST COLLEGE PARTY so calm down and drink your Beverage”
Letting out one final sigh Demetri had caved. sipping his red cup making Miguel smile as one of the guys who watched Drink off came down front he stairs to dap up the guy who bossed around Kyler
“Hey where’s shitbreath with the Jungle Juice ?”
The guy shrugged his shoulders
“I swear if he wasn’t doing all the bitchwork, I’d say we just ditch his ass” the guy said getting Miguel’s attention as he squinted his eyes
“Oh we’re definitely ditching him once pledging’s over. Listen he gets into this frat, over my dead body”
“Yeah ! HA ! I like it” the guy said as the two dapped up laughing with the two other girls in their group
Overhearing the conversation Miguel only held a sour face knowing Kyler was getting played like a fool
And as someone who’s been played like a fool, Ironically by Kyler of all people. He knew
He wouldn’t let this continue
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“Are you blaming me for that clown docuhe’s attitude back there ?” Johnny said as he and Chozen walked down the road to the next house to visit
“No, not blaming you. But it is said Attitude…..” Chozen sighed, coming to a pause between them
“When you and Daniel-San decided to embrace each other’s Style’s ? What happened to embracing Miyagi-Do ?”
“I have embraced Miyagi-Do” Johnny said
“I’m doing all sorts of breathing exercises and Karate Yoga back at the Dojo”
“Miyagi-Do not just for Dojo” Chozen stated
“Miyagi-Do is a way of life. Sacred, When you and Daniel-San decided to embrace each other’s Dojo you decided to embrace each other’s world, Each other’s ways of life”
“Miyagi-Do come from here” Chozen said placing a hand upon Johnny’s chest
“Never here” Chozen finished as he pointed at Johnny’s gut
“Understand ?”
Letting out a big sigh, Johnny slumped his shoulders deciding what the hell and giving it a shot
“I probably shouldn’t have insulted that guy’s haircut” Johnny admitted
“Was stupid haircut” Chozen agreed causing them both to chuckle
“Come. Second chance”
Giving another shot at the house hunt Johnny and Chozen walked into the second home. Immediately seeing the hard wood Kitchen among the house Johnny was impressed
“Oh man, this place is even better”
Fully walking into the house Johnny and Chozen found Baz, showing off the house to another client making them pause
“Oh crap…”
And he found them as he stepped away from the person he was talking to so that he could approach Johnny and Chozen
“Twice in one day”
“Look, man, I was out of line” Johnny apologized
“Yeah. Yeah, that you were. There’s the door”
Being pretty fed up with this as Johnny would say “Douchebag” Chozen simply scoffed
“Come Johnny-San, there are other houses”
“Not in South Reseda” Baz confirmed
“Look, you wanna be a stone’s throw away from Encino without paying Encino prices, I'm the guy you gotta go through. And if you think I’m gonna rent a house to a degenerate With a bachelors car and a sketchy family well I got news for you. It ain't Happening Chief”
Balling up his fist in pure tight anger Johnny grew an angered scowl as he was ready to throw down on this douche
“If you gentlemen will excuse me, you can excuse yourselves”
Continuing to look at the man with balled up fist Johnny had taken a big deep breathe before letting go, unclenching his fist which truly impressed Chozen as Johnny had simply turned to him before they started to walk out
“Hey guys” a man said catching up to Johnny and Chozen making them turn around
“I hope Baz didn’t scare you off” the man began getting a look on Johnny
“Are you…..John Lawrence ?” the man smiled at Johnny
“Uh Yeah ? I haven’t uhh Kicked your ass before, Have I ? Cause you got that look”
The man simply laughed
“No. No, I saw you fight in the All Valley back in ‘83. I was in middle school so you probably wouldn’t remember me….Unless you do ! Little Stevie ?. Jerry’s brother’s friend ? I used to moonwalk to class ?” the man said making Johnny just raise an eyebrow
“Man, you were awesome. You had insane skills !”
“You catch ‘84 ?”
“No, I missed that one” he admitted making Johnny sigh
“Yo ! Remember Dutch ? Dutch was so freaking cool !”
“Yeah yeah, Fun Fact he’s in prison”
“So cool dude, It’s a great place to turn your life around…..So ! What's an All Valley Champ, fricking Prom King Doing at little Stevie’s House ?”
“I am-”
Putting a hand out Johnny stopped Chozen as he just licked his lips before speaking
“Listen man. I got off on the wrong foot with your agent…..I’m just a guy looking to make a better life for his family. Teenage boys, pregnant girlfriend and her Mom. I know I may not be the ideal tenant, But uh…you know I can really see a place like this becoming my home”
Admitting his reasons for renting Little Stevie had only looked Johnny up in down in complete awe while Chozen held a proud smile for Johnny, seeing him embrace the Miyagi-Do way
“You wanna rent my house ? for real ?...I’d be honored” Stevie admitted shocking Chozen and Johnny as this was the first real victory they had in a while
“How’s your credit ?”
Immediately Chozen and Johnny bit back as Johnny had rubbed the back of his neck
“Can’t imagine it’s any good….” Johnny said honestly
“Wealthy relative who died ?”
“Nah unfortunately, he’s still alive and he bought me out of his will”
“That’s a bummer….Listen, a place like this is in anybody’s reach With a steady income and a solid deposit stuff like that. I actually own a couple of houses around here, So if you get your financials on track. I’m sure we can work something out”
“Yeah ?” Johnny said reassuringly as he looked at Stevie
“Hell yeah”
Johnny had stuck his hand out leaving the man to shake his with a smile
“Hell yeah John Lawrence hell yeah….John Lawrence….John Lawrence want’s to rent my house !”
Looking at Chozen with a whole new expression. The man simply smiled
“See ?” Chozen said
“Good Karma” Chozen stated leaving Johnny to think on his action and his acceptance of Miyagi-Do
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“Uh, excuse me, Brucks” Demetri said tapping the larger boy
Finally getting his attention Brucks turned around, Wearing a cap that held two different straws of alcohol
“Hey so uh…we hear that you got into MIT ?” Demetri said pointing between him and Eli
“Oh yeah !”
“What did you get on your SATs ?”
“Some Ketchup !” he answered leaving Demetri and Eli to look at him in shock
“HA ! JUST KIDDING. I don’t know, I mean, like 790, 780 ?”
His answer Immediately made Eli and Demetri’s face drop
But they couldn’t think on it too long because some random guy popped up offering Brucks a new Beer can
“Oh ! Freshie ! let’s go load it up !”
Watching Brucks drink a new Alcohol can Demetri and Eli looked at him in complete shock, confoundment, and confusion as Demetri shook his head
“1570 SATS…..I-I have no words….” Demetri said
“So are you enjoying your first college party ?” Sam smiled making Robby chuckle as he looked down at his red cup
“Yeah…Yeah it’s umm….It’s different” Robby admitted keeping Sam’s smile on her face
“Why because this one hasn’t ended in a fight ?”
With another chuckle Robby shook his head
“No….It just……College……it’s a pretty scary topic for me” Robby admitted as he looked at Sam with all honesty
“I….I know I’ve been….distant from the topic but that’s just because…..”
Robby sighed, shaking his head before he took Sam’s hand to look at her
“I was so lost after the fight, and coming out of Juvie I was more lost than ever. My grades already weren’t the best and….I….I just can’t shake this feeling that I’m holding you back-”
Immediately cutting Robby off with a kiss, Sam had looked Robby in his eyes, keeping a soft hand upon his face
“Robby, don't say that. You will NEVER be holding me back. Hell it didn’t even feel like my life truly started until I met you and the others. So what you can’t go to a 4 year university. There’s many other options. A lot we can discover together ok ?”
Nodding his head Robby had simply hugged Sam, holding her tightly. But still that feeling of him not having much of a future still scared him.
Scared him because he worried
Would Sam have to put her life on hold because of him ?
“I don't know nothing about Stanford, Rhea, But this place ! is lit !” Kyler exclaimed making Miguel and Tory smile
“And they don’t really care about grades or probation or any of that bullshit, Hell they let me in so you should be able to join to T !” Kyler said making Tory just nodded her head before sipping her cup
“So when yall both get here next year, I’m gonna have it on lockdown”
“And you’re sure you’re getting into this frat ?” Miguel asked with concern
“Sure ? Bro does the pope shit with a funny hat ?”
Even though he was confident Miguel knew he was getting played like a fool and he couldn’t let it slide anymore
Placing down his drink Miguel sighed
“Kyler, I gotta tell you something” Miguel began but the same douche that’s been bossing Kyler around had came in cutting him off
“Where’s my vacuum ?!” the Frat guy said Immediately making Kyler groan
“Oh shit”
Kyler attempted to hide behind Miguel and Tory but it was too late as the dude had already seen him, quickly growing a smirk
“Yo, Vacuum. Clean this shit up” he said pointing down at the floor they held fallen popcorn, Cheetos and other snacks that didn’t hit peoples mouths
Letting out a small chuckle Kyler shook his head
“Nah man I’m good, I was hoping I could just chill with my friends for a little-”
“HEY !” the guy yelled shutting Kyler up along with getting the attention of everyone in the party making the music dim
“Miguel, I think it’s time you step in….” Tory whispered in Miguel’s ear
“No hold on…” Miguel said as the two watched the event unfold
“Listen Shitbreath, you want in, Get on the ground and be the vacuum”
Zenker’s group had appeared, a group of boys and some girls surprisingly. Diversity right
“Is he getting in ?” Miguel said getting his attention
“How about you stay out of this”
Putting up a protective hand, Kyler shook his head and followed orders. Getting down to the ground leaving Zenker to pick up his feet
“Suction mode, on” he said before soon enough everyone watched Kyler start to eat the dirty snacks off the ground
Everyone started laughing at Kyler. Everyone except the group and Brucks who just looked around and truly felt bad for Kyler
Glancing at Tory, she had the same face as he did. And Miguel would bet his life savings that she was thinking the same thing he was
I think it’s about time these assholes learned a lesson about how they treat people
It was time to stop doing this the Miyagi-Do way and do this the Eagle-Fang way
“Alright Enough !” Miguel said getting Zenker’s attention as he let go of Kyler letting him get up to his feet
“Why don’t you just tell him the truth” Miguel growled. Getting Kyler’s attention as he spit out the food from his mouth
“Truth about what man ?”
Letting out a chuckle Zenker shook his head
“Well, we had a good run. The truth is that you are never, and I mean never, getting into this frat” Zenker said leaving everyone to watch the scene unfold
It was like a heartbreak to Kyler but Miguel needed him to know the truth
And Kyler had to live with it, Simply nodding his head in acceptance
“.....well….your loss man” Kyler said. Turing back to grab a woman’s drink before pouring it all over Zenker making everyone gasp in wide eyed reactions and laughs
Miguel and Tory couldn’t even hold in their laughs at the sight and quite frankly they didn’t try to
Looking directly at Kyler, Zenker tried to punch him, making the other’s jump in reaction. But Kyler had Immediately blocked his punch before wrapping his arm around holding him tightly
“Bitch, don’t you know I Karate” Kyler said before Immediately Elbowing Zenker in the face before slamming his head into a nearby pole
Immediately doing a Roundhouse to back up Zenker’s group Miguel and Tory had gotten into their fighting positions as they started to survey just how big Zeker’s group was. Seeing how they kinda outnumbered them
But in normal Kyler fashion the man didn’t back down and for once they were reassured to say
Thank god he’s on their side
“Yo come on ! Who else wants some of this shit ?” Kyler challenged looking at the group of people surrounding them as he got into his fighting position joining Tory and Miguel
“Ok so I take the three on the left, Y'all take the 6 everywhere else ?” Kyler proposed but Tory and Miguel had only smirked
“Don’t worry Kyler. This fights gonna be more even than you think” Miguel said and right on que Brucks let out a wild “Woo-Hoo !” before tackling one of the guys breaking through the wall they formed
Immediately jumping into the fight Eli had struck first, spin kicking one of the guys in the face leading Demetri to follow up with his own spin kick knocking the guy down
Amidst the fight one of the guys felt someone tap their shoulders and when they turned around they saw Robby with a grin on his face
“Hey” Robby said before Immediately punching him in the face before dodging another guy’s swing. Punching him in the gut before jumping up to knee him in the face
One of the girls tried to punch at Robby. But Sam had quickly caught her fist, kicking her in the gut before flipping her to the ground
Blocking another one of the girls strikes. Tory kneed the girl in the gut. Keeping a hold of her as she elbowed her in the face
One of the boys tried to grab at Tory but Eli quickly came in out of nowhere giving him a flying knee that knocked him into a wall
Seeing all his friends distracted with their own personal fights Demetri was currently getting sized down by three of Zenker’s friends making him smirk
“Ok you wanna go, Let’s do this then” Demetri said getting into his fighting position as he Immediately blocked a punch from the guy they saw previously
Kicking down of the guys, Demetri followed up with a back kick knocking the other but before Demetri could strike again. Tory took the liberty for him. Kicking the first guy in the gut making him groan before kicking him in the face and sweeping his feet
It all happened so fast that Demetri barely processed it. But what he did process was the literally fact that Tory took his fight
“Tory !” Demetri groaned as she was soon grabbed by one of the other girls pulled into a fight
Seeing one of the boys getting him. Demetri had hit him in the face with a spin kick striking the gut in the face but before he could follow up again Robby came in grabbing the guy's arm. Punching him in the gut repeatedly before judo flipping him into a table making it crash
Thinking he was saving Demetri, Robby only smiled tapping Demetri’s chest before running off but again Demetri was nothing but annoyed
“ROBBY ! come on…”
Throwing his opponent making him crash into the bar Eli had only smirked as he saw how frustrated his opponent was getting
Putting his hands up as a challenge to the guy Eli continued to smirk as his opponent charged at him leading Eli to duck down and sweep his feet making him crash into a nearby table again only pissing him off more
“Come on Pussy ! get up !” Eli challenged watching as the guy marched towards him and threw a punch. One Eli blocked before elbowing him in the face followed with a knee and a kick to the chest before Eli grabbed a alcohol bottle and chugged it before smashing it across his face making him drop to the ground
Finding himself in the main room where the fight was the heaviest, Demetri blocked his opponent's heavy strike. Finally excited to have a fight of his own to test himself. But right as his opponent threw a punch Miguel kicked the back of his leg making him drop to his knee
“Demetri you alright ?” Miguel asked in concern and Demetri didn’t even get time to answer as Kyler had punched his opponent
“MAN I LOVE THIS KINDA PARTY !” he said before high fiving Miguel as they switched opponents leading Kyler to strike the guy in the face over and over and over again making Demetri roll his eyes
Tory and Sam had been pinned back by two of the girls. But they quickly got out of the situation. Both kneeing the girls in the sides before head butting their opponents flipping their positions as they blew some loose hair out of their face and looked at each other with a head nod before spin kicking the two girls knocking them across the ledge
Actually getting into a fight with this guy. Demetri blocked his punch and responded with his own to the face but of course he couldn’t get his hopes up as Eli quickly came out of nowhere grabbing the guy and slamming his face onto a countertop and punching him in the face finishing with a spinning back kick knocking him into a wall
Eli had quickly high fived Demetri before jumping back into the fight but Demetri didn’t share the same emotion only sighing once again
Punching his opponent who grabbed him, Miguel had quickly changed positions kicking a new opponent in the chest before following up with a side kick to another guy
Immediately blocking his opponent's jab Miguel tried to swing on his oncoming opponent only leading to the guy ducking under his punch and grabbing Miguel. Giving the other guy the perfect opportunity to try and punch at Miguel
Using his Instinctive thinking, Miguel used the arm of the guy wrapped around him to block his opponents jab, before moving the guy in front of him making the two punch each other as they tried to strike at Miguel
Jumping in to help Miguel, Robby had down a flying kick knocking one of the guys to the ground before blocking the other’s attempt jab, Swiping his foot dropping him to the ground before stomping on his chest making sure he stayed down
Kicking his opponent to a wall Sam had followed up kicking the guy in the face before spin kicking him again in the face for safe measure dropping him to the floor
Looking up at Demetri with a proud smile, Demetri didn’t share the same eagerness as Sam did soon making her drop her smile as she realized what she did
“Sorry….” she said with an awkward chuckle
High fiving each other Miguel had noticed when Zenker grabbed a bottle ready to smash it across Miguel’s head but before he could even counter, Kyler stepped in grabbing Zenker’s arm and maneuvering it so that Miguel could Knee his arm causing the bottle to shoot up in the air where Kyler had soon caught it and smashed it against Zenker’s head making him drop to the ground
Seeing the feat they caused Miguel, Kyler and Robby had only smiled in proud eager
Elbowing the guy in the face Sam followed with a kick to the lower leg making him drop to a knee before Tory kicked him in the face leading with Eli spin kicking him into the table making him hit the back of it before dropping to the ground
With Eli’s final kick all the numbers had stopped leaving everyone to just look around at either the unconscious or groaning bodies on the ground as everyone had looked at one another seeing the damage they caused
“YEAHHHH !!!” Eli cheered High fiving Sam, Demetri and Tory
Miguel and Kyler had down the same before Miguel and Robby high fived pumped about what just happened as soon enough everyone grouped up ready to talk about what they just did
“Let’s freaking go man !” Kyler exclaimed Dabbing up Eli
“Hey. Where’s Brucks ?” Eli asked noticing they were down a person and soon enough everyone looked around trying to find their big friend
But they didn’t have to look long
Hearing a loud grunt the group of 7 soon saw Brucks lift up a guy just to slam him down on the table breaking it as a whole making the whole group jump and flinch as Eli went “oh shit !”
“GET BRUCKSED !” Brucks yelled before looking at Miguel, Robby, Eli, Sam, Tory, Demetri and Kyler but they just cheered him on all yelling “YEAH !!” loudly nothing more but proud and pumped with adrenaline
“Someone call campus security !” a girl said and Immediately everyone knew it was their time to go as not one of them wasted the chance to start running out the party with laughs
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After the whole “Party Incident” Kyler and Brucks knew this actual chill spot they could hang and it was actually the perfect place where Eli and Demetri could get their question off. The same question that’s been boggling their mind ever since they got here
Watching Brucks play a Pac Man game they watched as he had got eaten by one of the ghost making him groan
“Oh damn ! aw man why are the ghosts so fast ?” he said, making Eli and Tory chuckle as they held hands. Her fast resting on his shoulder
“Hey Brucks….you know we’ve been meaning to ask….you know no disrespect or anything but”
“How the hell did you get into MIT ?” Demetri said finishing exactly what Eli wanted the answer too
“Did you cheat on the SATs or what ?”
Letting out a sigh Brucks knew he had to come clean
“Fine I lied, I didn’t get a 790. I got a 750. I just wanted to impress you guys cause you know you’re all smart and stuff. 500 of it was in English though”
His answer only made them more confused as Eli raised an eyebrow
“Wait, you got a 750 total ?”
Brucks nodded his head with a smile
“Yeah What ? why are you guys so worried about this anyway ?”
“BECAUSE WE WANT TO GO TO MIT !”
Tory had made on ‘ohhh” face as she figured it out but Eli and Demetri were still lost
Luckily Brucks was about to give them the answer they needed
“You wanna learn to fix washing machines ? it’s not that hard” he said making Demetri and Eli reel back
Pulling out her phone Tory had coughed getting the three boys attention as she had solved their mystery leaving Demetri to read
“Midwest Industrial Training…ad meliora” he said and Immediately Eli had followed her “Ohhh” face while Brucks nodded his head with an even bigger smile
“Ohh that’s….that’s great man ! that’s incredible !”
“Yeah man Im stoked, I didn’t know I wanted to go there until I got it” he chuckled
“So you want me to make a call or something ?” Brucks said leaving Eli, Tory and Demetri to look at each other with smiles and chuckles as they honestly didn’t know what to say in this moment
“Yeah, my dad….he was uhh….super pissed when I didn’t get into any schools” Kyler said looking at Miguel, Sam and Robby as he continued to tell them about his situation and why he was here in the first place
“And I agree…heh…..I slacked off. I’m a freaking idiot, man” Kyler chuckled making the trio drop their heads
“You know I had goals….yeah had dreams. I just didn’t stick with them. I got caught up in the popularity, the fantasy trying to be someone I wasn’t…..It’s on the long line of things I regret….I don’t think I ever apologized to you Sam”
“It’s ok” Sam reassured holding Robby’s hand tighter
“I could’ve gone to a great party school, not a safety party school” Kyler said making Miguel nod his head
Learning close th Miguel, Sam and Robby Kyler sighed
“Guys, the Safety will always be there. But you guys, You gotta chase after that damn dream”
Kyler’s message had really stuck with them as it caused the three of them to look at one another thinking about what exactly their dreams were to begin with
“You know Kyler that’s….” Miguel began
“That’s actually some great advice, Kyler…yeah thanks”
Nodding his head Kyler was glad he could give some advice
“You think West Valley High will let me back in ?” Kyler asked Immediately confusing the trio as they all held a confused look
“Why would they….”
“That’s not the smartest thing….”
“God I hope not ?...”
“Hey, are you the guys that got into the fight with the Theta Omega house ?” some guy asked with his friends Immediately putting everyone on alert as Eli, Tory, Demetri and Brucks showed up from the back room
“Hey, those guys are assholes. They deserve it” the guy said making everyone smile
“Did someone really knock out Zenker ?”
Everyone Immediately looked at Kyler who just chuckled
“Yeah, man. Uh, say less, that was me…” Kyler said getting the guys head nod of approval as he simply stuck his hand out
“Dude. Legend” he commanded dapping Kyler up
“Listen man, if you're looking for another house, you're with us. No hazing I promise, Just uh. As long as you can be that badass all the time”
Kyler’s eyes had Hasilty flickered to everyone’s smile
“Oh yeah ? dude I used to kick these guy’s asses all over the Valley” Kyler said pointing at Miguel, Demetri and Eli making them chuckle
“Tell em Rhea, Lip”
With a sighed chuckle Miguel and Eli shook his heads
“It’s true…it’s true” Miguel caved
“You should come by tomorrow”
“All right cool” Kyler said happy to know he had a home here
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Walking back to the main center everyone figured it was time to get back to school. They had enough excitement for one day and quite frankly everyone knew a little TOO much about college now
Pulling Tory aside getting her attention Eli had licked his lips with a smile
“Ok I see that look in your eyes what do you want to say” Tory said making Eli chuckle
“I…I just….Heh…..Seeing how happy Brucks was made me realize something” Eli admitted making Tory nod her head
“I…I’m not gonna apply to MIT” he said making Tory practically gasp
“Eli-”
“No, no just…hear me out. All the talk about the future and College. It made me realize that what I want…..” Eli said taking her hands
“I already have” he smiled making Tory smile
“Wants change and mine did. That’s the whole point of College visits right ? to see what you want for your future. And what I want is to stay here, with you and help you with Brandon and your Mom. Help you take care of things around the house. My want is to make sure you never feel alone again”
“Your making it seem like I’m your deciding factor” Tory said
“It’s cause you are” Eli confirmed
“There’s tons of Good Schools here. UCLA, USC, Long Beach, CSUN. Tory I have options. And all options lead me here right back here to you. I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying here, right here with you. Because I’m never leaving you again” Eli stated simply making Tory smile at his crazy proposal
Because that was he was
Crazy as she was
“You know Kyler’s talk about Dreams got me thinking” Robby said as he and Sam came to a stop leaving him to look at her
“I know what my dream is”
“Oh yeeah ?” Sam smiled
“What’s that”
With a smile Robby took Sam’s hands, interlocking his fingers with hers
“I wanna win the Sekai Taikai, with you” Robby stated making Sam smile
“I wanna win and change my life completely, if we win I’d be able to Help Ms Diaz, My Dad, Dad’s soon Baby. Everyone. That’s my goal”
“Then I, intend to help you with that goal” Sam smiled leaning up to peck Robby’s lips ensuring her promise
“You know Kyler, Brucks. We didn’t know what to expect out of this trip but it certainly wasn’t this” Miguel said making Eli, Robby, Sam and Demetri chuckle along with Kyler and Brucks themselves
“But….I think because of you guys….we’re more clear about our future, what we want in life now” Miguel said and the two couples and simply looked at one another with smiles
“Ah man, that’s nice. You just kick ass for us at that Tournament alright !” Kyler said playfully tapping Miguel’s shoulder making him chuckle
“If you all stepped your game up like that back at the House, Man ain’t no one messing with yall in that Tournament. Y'all all make one hell of a team real shit”
Looking at one another Miguel, Robby, Sam, Demetri, Tory and Eli held smirks on their faces thinking about Kyler’s words
Because maybe he was right
Maybe they did make one hell of a team
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After talking with Daniel about his Situation. About how he needs income to get his family out of the apartment and into a real home. Daniel went on about how Miyagi-Do wasn’t a quick fix, how it was a way of life and that maybe it was time for Johnny to get a real job
Which is what led them to this moment where Johnny walked into LaRusso Auto’s with a suit and briefcase ready for work making Daniel’s eyes go wide
“Hey woah ! Johnny wha…what’s going on ?”
“I’ve been thinking about your offer to work here” Johnny said making Daniel’s eyes go wife
“My offset to what ?”
“And while I personally agree since were 50/50 partners I should take half the cut of what this places makes
“The hell ?”
“I will take the job offer that you gave me instead. So you know….thanks”
Left completely and utterly confused Daniel shook his head
“I….I…I….Didn’t exactly say-”
“I’m all for playing the slow game. I fixed the leak at the apartment and fixed the smell. Miguel, Carmen and Rosa can move back in. And Even though I didn’t get that house, it got rented to someone else, I’m ready to pounce on the next one” Johnny reassured as he looked around
“Where do I park my briefcase ?”
Not knowing what the FUCK to say Daniel put a finger up
“Uh, j-just excuse me. One…one long second” Daniel said before rushing off
Rushing off to his office where he soon had Amanda to help him deal with this crazy problem
“We can give him Robby’s old job of filling the popcorn machine since you promoted him to your personal assistant/trainee” Amanda laughed
“He thinks I offered him MY job”
“What do you think’s in the briefcase” Amanda joked
“Money’s on a Baloney sandwich and a pile of junk mail”
“Not helpful Honey thank you” Daniel grinned
“He’s finally embracing my half of Miyagi-Do. I gotta come up with something here Amanda”
Before the brainstorming could continue the sound of a bell ringing was alerted making Amanda perk
“Oh ! someone sold a car” she said with a clap before leading Daniel outside to see none other than Johnny holding a pair of keys, giving them to a woman
“Congratulations. You’re gonna look so hot in this”
“Oh thank you” the woman smiled shaking Johnny’s hand
Daniel and Amanda had approached the scene quickly trying to see what was going on
“Hi, I’m Daniel LaRusso”
“Oh, I know who you are” the woman chuckled
“May I say that your salesperson and apparent Partner, John, Us a real treasure. He made me feel so comfortable. You know, so many salespeople just come at you so strong”
“Well sometimes you have to be aggressive but it's important to listen to the customer” Johnny said before winking at Daniel
“It’s all about balance”
Daniel simply chuckled and nodded his head
“Well, I’m gonna send my whole family here !”
“And John here would be happy to help all of them” Amanda said hugging Johnny before looking at Daniel
Daniel knew this situation was kinda forced on him but at the same time. He he remembered this was a partnership
And they would be family any day now
So Daniel had just stuck his hand out and smiled
“Welcome to the LaRusso Family…..partner” Daniel said
“Thanks man” Johnny replied shaking it frimley
“Well what are you waiting for ? get the lady her bonsai”
Letting out a laugh Daniel nodded her head already regretting this decision
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Pacing back and forth nervously Sensei Kim couldn’t control her emotions while Master Kim Sat within his meditation
“You sent him to die !” Kim said
“I sent him to face death” Master Kim corrected
“There’s a difference”
Taking a deep breath the sounds of footsteps padding got Sensei Kim’s attention and her heart dropped to see Kreese’s return. More beat and bruised then when he left more very much alive
Pulling the knife from his bag Kreese had offered it to Master Kim, who just unsheathed the blade before humming
“The Prize”
“It’s not about the prize” Kreese said
“It’s about eliminating what stands in the way”
Dropping a white Cobra to his feet Sensei Kim’s eyes went wide but Master Kim was all the satisfied
“So, now you understand……Them finally we are ready” Master Kim confirmed making Sensei Kim and Kreese soon smile as they had gained his blessing
“And Nothing will ever, stand in our way again”
Giving the man a slow and serious Bow, Kreese nodded his head ready to enact their plan to the fullest