A/N: The second of my new KK fanfics. I'm seriously so excited for this one! It's going to fun writing this.
First off let me explain to you that there will be many changes to the original Karate Kid story. That is why it's an AU.
Let me explain some changes.
The definite change is the characters:
Daniel: Is still our Karate Kid, just different. He's not the beloved boy we're use to. Daniel is without a doubt a jerk in this story. He'll later turn into the kid we know and love.
Mr. Miyagi: Will still be teaching our Karate Kid karate and defending him from the Cobra Kai. Miyagi will also be trying to save his life before Daniel destroys it.
Lucille: Will definitely have a bigger part. She is trying to reconnect with her son and we'll see her efforts.
Freddy: Is actually going to be Daniel's friend in this. It's what happens to him that will later motivate Daniel to seek help.
Ali: I'm going to give Ali depth. Let's face it her and Daniel's relationship was rushed and needs some improvement. I'm going to make them a better couple as well as make Ali, Daniel's reasons for being a better person.
Johnny: Is still the leader of the Cobra Kai and Daniel's lead tormentor. But his hatred of Daniel isn't limited to him stealing Ali from him, it's also because Daniel is competion. He's tough and this new-comer is stealing his spotlight
That's basically it for the characters. The other changes are the reason for the events that take place in the orignal story. Anyway enough of my chatter!
Here's my new fic! I still don't own Karate Kid!
Enjoy!
Save Me Before I Crash
Chapter 1 Heading Nowhere
Newark, New Jersey
September
It's getting late and she knows it. Yet she is so afraid to look at the clock. He said he be home early, but it's not like he usually stays true to his words. He's always telling her one thing and doing the other.
She sneaks a look at the clock and wished she hadn't. It's past eleven. It's past his curfew and he hasn't even contacted her. This is this mother's nightmare, her waiting for some news of or for her troubled fifteen year old son to return home.
The phone rings and she nearly jumps out of her skin. She yanks the phone off the receiver.
"Hello," she answers trying not to sound too eager.
"Is this Lucille LaRusso?" asked the voice the other line.
"This is she," Lucille confirmed.
"Ms. LaRusso this is Sheriff Morris down at the police station, we have your son Daniel down here," the sheriff said on the phone.
A part of Lucille died. This is the last thing she wanted to hear.
"What did he do now Ben?" she asked exasperated.
"I'm sorry to tell you this Lucille, but he shoplifted from another convenience store," he answered.
Lucille sighed.
"Again," she despaired.
This had to be the fifth time in two weeks. Daniel wouldn't stop. He would shoplift get caught then shoplift from another story. This endless cycle was starting to give Lucille a headache.
"Do you want me to book him for the night, Lucille, maybe teach him a lesson?" Ben asked.
"No thanks Ben, I'll come get him," she told him.
"Alright, see you in a bit," he said hanging up.
Lucille sighed and hung up the phone. She gently rubbed her temples as she walked over to grab her keys. Another late night picking her son up from the police station; what a nightmare. She should have known that is where he is. Every time Daniel is late he's either in trouble or already been arrested. Lucille got in her car. The same thing running through her mind as she drove to the police station, where did she go wrong?
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Most fifteen year olds would be scared silly if they found themselves sitting in a police station. But not him. Daniel LaRusso was use to this. In the last year Daniel probably had sat in this very chair more than fifty times. He was use to this chair and he knew all the officers in the station.
Over in another room Daniel could hear the elderly owners of the Grab and Go convenience store. The elderly woman was whining and complaining about why anyone would want to rob them. Daniel snorted. What makes her so special? He robbed many stores. It wasn't personal.
Daniel leaned back in his chair. That's right this is his chair. He probably has been in this chair more than any juvenile delinquent in Newark has. And he was only fifteen making him one of the youngest delinquents in Newark. Smiling at his achievement, Daniel lit a cigarette. He got himself comfortable as he enjoyed a smoke.
"What do you think you're doing?" an officer asked as he yanked the cigarette from him.
"What the hell Charlie?" Daniel cursed.
"That's Officer Jones to you," the officer said indignantly, "And you know you're not suppose to smoke in here."
"Oh sorry," Daniel mocked, "I'll remember that for next time."
"I hope there won't be a next time, I'm tired of dealing with you, you little creep," Officer Jones said stalking off with Daniel's cigarette.
"Great talk Charlie, I'll see you later," he called after him, "We'll do lunch."
Daniel listened as the officer cursed. He smiled; it was fun getting under the cops' skin. The other room's door swung open and the elderly woman came storming out.
"What were you thinking young man?" she shrieked, "We've always been nice to you teenagers, how could you just rob us?"
Daniel leaned back bored. Oh joy another lecture. This should be fun.
"We've always catered to you, kids, why did you do this?" she continued.
"It's a hobby of mine doll face don't take it too personally," Daniel said shortly.
"You have a real attitude problem kid," the elderly woman's husband pointed out.
"No duh," Daniel said.
The old woman seemed like she was about to have a heart attack. What she never met a delinquent before? However the old man looked like he was about to pop a vein.
"You're lucky we're not pressing charges kid," the man said furiously.
Daniel raised an eyebrow. It was the same story. The convenience stores never pressed charges. It was probably because he was just a kid and he had time to turn around his life. What schmucks! The sheriff ushered the elderly couple out. What a relief the lecture was finished. The sheriff returned shortly.
"Seriously LaRusso?" Sheriff Morris asked angrily, "Another convenience store!"
"What can I say?" Daniel said coolly, "I just really like my convenience stores."
The sheriff shook his head in frustration.
"Look LaRusso you're a smart kid, but you're heading nowhere fast!" Sheriff Morris pointed out.
"I don't need you to be my father, okay?" Daniel retorted.
Daniel looked up as the station door opened and his mother walked in. As usual she looked frazzled.
"Hello Lucille," Sheriff Morris greeted.
"Hello Ben," she said.
She walked up right to Daniel and stood in front of him.
"Do you have anything to say young man?" she addressed him.
"Yeah can we go home?" he asked sarcastically.
His mother sighed. She was closer and closer to a nervous breakdown every day.
"If you want Lucille I can still book him and he can spend the night in jail?" Sheriff Morris suggested sensing this as well.
"No thanks Ben, I think he wants that," she said.
His mom grabbed his arm and pulled him from his chair.
"Come on, on you go," she urged him.
Daniel smiled. It was like taking candy from a baby. He could get away with anything. He waved good-bye to the cops.
"See later Ben, can't wait for next time. You too Charlie," he addressed the cops, "Say hi to wife and kids for me Bryan and Martin make sure you buy Jennifer a nice birthday gift. And Doug lay off the donuts!"
"Come on!" his mother yelled as she dragged him out of the station.
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The car door slammed shut. Lucille looked at the boy in the seat next to her. She barely knew this boy. Where was her little boy? She shifted their worn station wagon into gear and pulled out of the station's parking lot. She hoped that would be the last time she'd be pulling out of the station. Looking over at her son, she figured it wasn't.
"What are we going to do with you?" she asked breaking the silence.
"I don't know," Daniel mumbled crossly.
"Come on Dan I'm serious," she said exasperated, "We can't keep doing this."
"Maybe you should just lock me up," he suggested.
"Is that what you what?" she asked shocked.
Daniel didn't say anything. She sighed. This was getting to be too much. There's only so much a mother can handle.
"Daniel we need to communicate," she cried, "We're not going to make it if we don't talk."
"What if I don't want to talk?" Daniel asked angrily, "What if I want you to leave me alone?"
"I can't leave you alone Daniel I'm your mother," she choked out, "If I leave you alone the next time I might see you is either behind bars or in a body bag."
Daniel made a face at her. She shook her head as she pulled up in their apartment's parking space. Daniel turned to get out of the car, but she grabbed his arm stopping him.
"Is all this about your father?" Lucille asked seriously.
"No damn it just leave me alone!" Daniel erupted.
He yanked free from her and fled from the car. Daniel stormed up the steps two at a time before disappearing into the apartment. He slammed the door close.
Where did she go wrong?
A/N: Well what do you think? Daniel is quite a character in this, huh? Hope you enjoyed! (I'm seriously tempted of having Heather make a cameo in this fic, maybe as Ali's friend) R&R please! Whatever fic gets the most reviews will be updated faster!
