A/N: Sorry for the wait, but here it is chapter 10. Yay double digits chapter and review wise! I'm extremely pleased! Okay so here's the tenth chapter which starts Daniel's training. Cue the traditional Karate Kid training music! This chapter was fun and challenging to write! It was fun to write the training parts, but challenging to write as I gave Daniel a whole new side.

So without further ado I present this chapter (I still don't Karate Kid)!

Chapter 10 In the Eye of the Storm

The cool wet grass and the warm breeze of the next morning was welcoming to Daniel. After spending the last two days cooped up in his room, Daniel was just happy for the freedom of being outside. He felt more in his element being outside and being able to train. Daniel felt like himself for the first time since he had sold his soul.

Mr. Miyagi and him sat under the big tree in the grass courtyard. The cafeteria was crowded so the two decided to eat breakfast outside. And it looks like Daniel and Mr. Miyagi weren't the only ones too. Heather's mother, Robbie, and Mr. Taylor sat on the other side of the courtyard eating their breakfast. Heather sat a few feet away playing the guitar. Daniel smiled, that was a good sign.

"Hey Mr. Miyagi what are we doing today?" he asked his teacher.

"Training of course," Mr. Miyagi answered.

"Well I know that," Daniel said annoyed, "But what are we learning today?"

"Nothing," Mr. Miyagi said eating his breakfast.

"Nothing?" Daniel asked with disbelief, "How do you expect me to win if you don't teach me anything?"

"We go over what you already learned," Mr. Miyagi corrected him, "Tomorrow we learn new moves."

"Oh," Daniel said deflated.

"Let Miyagi finish breakfast go win back girl," he shooed Daniel off.

Daniel watched Heather for a moment. He guessed it was now or never. Without a word to Mr. Miyagi he started crossing the grass. He sat down in front of her. She was busying playing her guitar to notice him. Daniel studied her. Her dark hair was pulled up in a braid and she wore a blue T-shirt and jean shorts. Her eyes were closed as she strummed the guitar. She looked lovely as always and the music she played was just as as lovely. Daniel hoped they were on good terms now. He missed her and it was hard to be a crazy for someone who hated you with a fiery passion. She stopped playing and opened her eyes.

"You're pretty good," he complemented her.

"Thanks," she said looking down.

"So?" Daniel asked feeling awkward.

How was he to apologize? He really screwed up with this girl. How was Daniel going win back a girl he should not have a second chance with?

"So, don't be doing me anymore favors!" she harshly said thrusting the guitar back at him.

Heather then got up, gave him a dirty look before stalking off to join her family. Daniel sat where she left him. Well that didn't work. Daniel cursed under his breath as he got up. He forget that Heather was just as difficult as he was. Mr. Miyagi was right it was going to take more than electric guitar to win back this girl. A whole lot more! Daniel himself stormed off back to Mr. Miyagi.

"How did it go?" he asked as Daniel rejoined him.

"I crashed and burned," Daniel angrily said.

Daniel leaned up against the tree. He crossed his arms and glared at the retreating lithe form of the girl that he couldn't get out of his head and that wouldn't forgive him.

"You were right!" he said bitterly, "It's going take a whole lot more than an electric guitar to win her back."

Mr. Miyagi stood up.

"You'll find way Daniel-san," Mr. Miyagi reassured him, "Ready for karate training?"

"Mr. Miyagi I can't concentrate now," Daniel grumbled crossly.

Despite Mr. Miyagi's encouraging words, Daniel was still ticked that his full proof plan crashed and burned. This didn't seem to matter Mr. Miyagi.

"Remember what Miyagi told you about re-gaining focus?" he asked sternly.

"Yeah to breathe," Daniel answered.

"Miyagi suggests Daniel-san get to it."

Daniel gave him a dark look before shutting his eyes. He slowly breathed in and out.

"In, out," Mr. Miyagi instructed.

Daniel followed his instructions. Already he was feeling better. He opened his eyes and looked to his teacher.

"Better?" Mr. Miyagi asked.

"Better," Daniel told him.

"Time to start," Mr. Miyagi ordered.

He bowed and Daniel followed. Mr. Miyagi positioned himself in a defense position. Daniel got ready to strike. It was a good kick which Miyagi easily blocked.

"Again," he ordered.

Daniel prepared and delivered the same kick. It went on like that for awhile. Daniel practiced his kicks, blocks, and punches. Mr. Miyagi seemed to be please with his student's progress.

"Very good Daniel-san," he praised, "Come let's practice Miyagi family kata."

Daniel nodded. He bowed to his teacher and his teacher did as well. Mr. Miyagi stood tall as he started to practice kata. Daniel followed suit.

xXXx

The day continued and so did the tournament. Meanwhile Miyagi and Daniel still practiced. After refreshing his techniques and teaching him kata, Miyagi decided it was maybe in best interest to have Daniel do some practice matches. As more time went by Daniel grew more frustrated.

"This is stupid," he said frustrated, "Mr. Miyagi why can't we learn the new moves?"

"Repetition makes remembrance," Miyagi said wisely.

Daniel rolled his eyes. Maybe he was returning to his older self a little too strong.

"Well I feel like I'm wasting time," he explained moodily.

"Again Daniel-san," Miyagi instructed.

The more Daniel will do it the more he'll remember. It will be the little things that could really help him do well in the final fight. Daniel prepared and just as Miyagi instructed prepared to attack. Once again Daniel attempted to strike Miyagi. Miyagi easily deflected it. Daniel turned away from him. His shoulders slumped and his head dropped.

"Daniel-san, Miyagi know you're frustrated," he told the boy, "But you must concentrate. Concentration is key to helping you with old moves and the new moves."

Miyagi watched as Daniel's shoulders stiffen. His head slowly rose and he turned to face his teacher. There was an unsettling darkness in the boy's eyes. Daniel's glare hardened. Without a warning he attacked. Miyagi barely have enough time to avoid the boy's blow.

"You're always telling me what to do!" Daniel yelled.

Again Miyagi had to block another of the boy's attack. Something was terribly wrong. It was as though Daniel had snapped. He kept on coming after Miyagi trying to strike him down. Luckily for Miyagi he was better at karate.

"I can totally train by myself," Daniel yelled.

Miyagi's next move hit the boy. It didn't even phase him, the boy continue to fight.

"You're holding me back," Daniel loudly accused, "You're cramping my style old man."

Something was indeed wrong with Daniel, Miyagi knew this for sure. The past two days he was quiet and withdrawn, now he was violent and aggressive. The real Daniel started to return, but it was like he got lost along. He continued to fight and Miyagi's blows did nothing to deter him. Quickly thinking Miyagi swept the boy to the floor. Daniel hit the ground hard. Miyagi half expected him to jump up and continue to fight. But, to Miyagi's relief he didn't. The boy stayed down and wrapped his arms around his head.

"Aw man that hurt," Daniel groaned.

"Daniel-san are you alright?" Miyagi asked cautiously, he didn't know which Daniel he was talking to.

Daniel sat up. He put his hands to his head.

"Yeah I'm fine," Daniel said dazed, "That was a pretty hard hit, Mr. Miyagi, was I not paying attention?"

Miyagi froze. That did not sound good.

"What?" Miyagi asked hoping he heard the boy wrong.

"I was asking you if I wasn't paying attention," Daniel said.

Miyagi's hunch, to his dismay, was correct! Daniel did not remember his outburst. He didn't remember a thing. The yelling, the fighting; nothing. That's when Miyagi realized something. Daniel was in serious trouble.

A/N: Well what do you think of Daniel's dark side? I hope him and Miyagi stayed in character.

Well since this is the 10th chapter I predicting we'll probably have about six more chapters to go. This story is a blast to write and I'll be sad to finish. Usually I move on to a different fandom, but I think I want to right another Karate Kid fic. I don't really want to write sequel so that is where you the lovely readers come in. I want ideas for another KK fic! I was kind of thinking of a AU Part 2 fic where Daniel get's hurt along the way and has to face Chozen in the end injured or maybe kind of a Chozen's revenge. What are your ideas? Let me hear your ideas for those two scenarios!

Anyway I hoped you enjoyed this chapter! R&R please!