At the Cobra Kai dojo.
Johnny and Kreese are staring at each other right in the eyes.
Johnny: I thought you were dead.
Kreese smokes his cigar.
Kreese: Oh did you now? Well you were clearly wrong. This is a nice dojo! We really can train hard in here!
Johnny rolls his eyes.
Johnny: What do you mean by we?
Kreese stops the smiling he has been doing.
Kreese: Johnny I won't beat about the bush. I wanna help you.
Johnny: Fat chance.
Kreese: I understand that you probably don't think you need my help. I saw the tournament. You trained Carroll well. Just like I trained you.
Johnny is very angry and punches Kreese but he blocks it and slams Johnny to the ground.
Kreese: Ha ha you forgot that I taught you everything you know.
Johnny: Not everything.
Johnny kicks Kreese's cigar out of his mouth and the cigar goes flying into the bin.
Author's note: That is definetly one of the best moves on the show.
Kreese: Not bad Johnny! Not bad!
Johnny attacks Kreese who keeps blocking and then kicks Johnny into the trophy desk and then Johnny keeps fighting but then Kreese kicks him into the mirror.
Kreese: Listen to me. I didn't come here because I wanted to fight you. I just want to talk to you.
Johnny: About what? How you taught me to fight dirty? How you broke my second place trophy? How you tried to kill me?
Kreese: Johnny. I never tried to kill you.
In anger Johnny attacks Kreese again but the older man keeps blocking everything and then sweeps Johnny's leg which causes Johnny to fall down.
Kreese: All I'm asking is that you hear me out.
Johnny knows he cannot fight Kreese anymore.
Johnny: Fine. What do you want?
Kreese: You know what I want Johnny. I want to help you. I can help you train Carroll and the rest of them.
Johnny: I don't need your help. I've been handling this teaching stuff just fine.
Kreese is about to say something but then the dojo catches on fire from the cigar.
Kreese: Shit. I'll be back.
Kreese leaves. The sprinklers put the fire out.
The next morning at Ali and Owen's house.
Owen wakes up and goes downstairs. He sees his mom in the kitchen.
Owen: Morning Mom!
Ali: Morning champ.
They hug each other.
Ali: I made sausages.
Owen: Thanks!
They sit down and eat the sausages.
Ali: Owen I know this might seem like a bad time. But I have been wondering how your last name became Carroll.
Owen sighs.
Owen: Well I don't know the best way to say this but I just really wanted to have my own last name. I'm really sorry. I just wanted to be my own person.
Ali sighs and nods.
Ali: I understand. Did Grandma and Grandpa have any problem with that.
Owen: No. They were completely fine with it. But I am thinking I want it changed back to Mills to be honest.
Ali has tears in her eyes and smiles and her and Owen hug again.
Later that night at Johnny and Robby's apartment
Johnny is watching tv. He has his hand in a bowl of ice for where he hit it against the mirror. Somebody knocks on the door. Johnny looks through the peephole and opens it. It's Ali with a cake.
Ali: Congratulations Sensei!
Johnny smiles.
Johnny: Thank you Ali! You wanna come in.
She does and soon they're sitting down eating the cake.
Johnny: This is really good! You always were a great baker!
Ali smiles.
Ali: Thank you! Listen Johnny I came here also to say thank you for everything. You helped me and Owen fix our relationship and he's so happy and confident now! But with my parents passing this is a hard time for the both of us. Thank you for being there.
Johnny: Don't thank me Ali. I was glad to be able to help your son. He's a great kid!
Ali: Yeah he is!
Johnny: Better than I was at his age.
Ali: Oh you weren't that bad. It was more of your Sensei's influence on you that was bad.
Johnny smiles but very slightly. He is uneasy at the mention of Kreese.
Ali: Is something wrong?
Johnny: No. Thanks!
Ali smiles. Then the phone rings.
Johnny: One sec.
Johnny goes to answer it. He hears Kreese's voice.
Kreese: Hear me out. Smitty's diner. 8am.
Johnny: Hello?
Kreese has hung up. Johnny sets the phone down and goes back to sit next to Ali.
Johnny: They had the wrong number.
At the Larusso house.
Daniel and Amanda are in the kitchen having some champagne.
Daniel: It's nice to be alone together! With Anthony having a sleepover and Sam out with her friends at Applebee's.
Amanda: Yeah it's really nice and rare!
Daniel: I'm proud of Miguel and Robby! I know Owen won but I'm seriously proud of them both!
Amanda: I'm glad to hear that! You always said you cared more about Fighting with honour than winning!
Daniel: That is true!
The doorbell rings. Daniel goes to answer it and sees Carmen Diaz with a cake.
The three of them sit down and eat it.
Amanda: Oh my god Carmen this is delicious!
Daniel: Yeah! Very delicious!
Carmen: Thank you!
Amanda: Miguel is lucky!
Carmen: In more ways than one! You know, when we first moved here Miguel had a tough time making friends. I never imagined a few months later there'd be a crowd of people cheering for him! And I never imagined there could be a non violent type of fighting! I never approved of violence!
Daniel smiles.
Daniel: You can be strong without being violent!
Carmen and Amanda smile.
At Applebees.
The Cobras, Miyagi do, Sam, Moon and Demetri are sitting at their table eating nachos while Aisha films an Instagram post.
Aisha: So you might be wondering what a team does after they win the championship. The answer? Victory nachos!
Everyone is cheering and toasting to each other.
Aisha: It was supposed to be a round of drinks but the waitress was not feeling Hawk's Fake ID.
Hawk: Hey! Don't talk about that ok? My parents follow you.
Aisha: Sorry Mr and Mrs Moskowitz! Anyway until next time, no mercy bitches!
Aisha sends the post and sits back down.
Demetri: I gotta say it's nice to be at a victory party!
Hawk: Yeah except you had nothing to do with the victory.
Hawk grabs Demetri's nacho and eats it.
Demetri: Well I would like to point out that there are other people here who didn't have anything to do with the victory either.
Hawk: That's not my point.
Demetri shrugs.
Demetri: Well it doesn't matter.
Owen: Yeah the point is we're here to celebrate!
Aisha: Well then here's to Cobra Kai, good friends, and the hot all valley champ!
Everyoen toasts.
At Smitty's diner the next morning.
Johnny comes in and sees Kreese. He sits across from him.
Johnny: Let's make this fast.
Kreese sighs and a waitress comes over.
Waitress: You know what you want?
Johnny: I'm not hungry.
Kreese: How's the corn beef hash?
Waitress: It's fine.
Kreese: I'll have it well done. Bring me a cup of sanka as well. Red hot just like you doll face.
The waitress didn't like that.
Waitress: Right.
The waitress leaves.
Johnny: Alright let's get this over with.
Kreese: Are you familiar with Brumation?
Johnny shakes his head.
Kreese: In the winter some animals bury themselves in a hole and sleep there for months.
Johnny: That's call hibernation.
Kreese: No. That's for warm blooded creatures. But for cold blooded ones like the snake, it's brumation. The only difference is the snake doesn't sleep. It lies there and waits for the right moment to emerge. And that moment is now.
Johnny rolls his eyes.
Johnny: Oh is it?
Kreese smirks.
Kreese: Listen to me kid. I've been all over the world. After Cobra Kai shut down I knew I had to keep fighting to stay alive. So I had to reenlist. I trained seals, ran strikes, among other things. But when I climbed out of my hole, the world had changed. Kid's today are coddled. They get trophies just for showing up. Someone has to do something. Someone has to stop the ass kissing and start the ass kicking! That's why we're here. The world needs Cobra Kai.
Johnny smirks.
Johnny: I know that. Why do you think I reopened it? But you've got a problem. There is no we.
Kreese: I'm just saying that I could help you.
Johnny: Yeah well I don't need your help.
Kreese: Sure. It looks like that after Carroll won the tournament. But those students of yours..
Johnny bangs the table.
Johnny: You stay the hell away from all my students. You understand? You ruined my life.
Kreese: Johnny we've had our disagreements but don't you think that's a bit much? You had no life before we met. You remember? You had no friends before we met. You had nothing but a shitty stepdad who made you cry everynight. Remember?
Johnny: I remember alright. I remember you doing back then what you're doing right now. Trying to find my weakness. But I'm not a kid anymore. You're not my sensei. I'm not afraid of you.
Johnny gets up.
Johnny: But you are right. The world does need Cobra Kai. But Cobra Kai doesn't need you.
Johnny leaves.
At the Cobra Kai dojo.
Owen drives himself, Aisha, Sara and Hawk to the dojo.
Hawk: Ok so I get my license next week. My Mom is going to give me her Sentra. I'm thinking of putting a racing stripe down the middle.
Owen: Subtle! I like it! Now Moon doesn't have to drive you everytime you wanna go anywhere.
Hawk: Shut up man!
Hawk playfully punches Owen. They see new people outside the dojo.
Sara: Cool! New students!
Hawk: Fresh fish! Watch this!
Hawk: Hey mouth breathers move it.
Chris: Sorry. I'll get the door.
Hawk: So you guys wanna be Cobra Kai's huh?
Hawk pretends to punch them which makes them flinch.
Hawk: You got a long road ahead of you.
Hawk goes inside. While Owen talks to the students.
Owen: Ignore him guys. He has a big rep to protect.
The students smile. When everyone goes in they see burned walls, broken windows and popcorn, pizza and sodas. Johnny comes out.
Johnny: The dojo is closed to new students today.
Chris: We just wanted to sign up after we saw the tournament.
Johnny: Do I need to say it again? Come back tomorrow with your chequebooks.
They leave.
Johnny: Alright guys. As the winning dojo, we're gonna have a fun but important lesson. I brought my son's laptop. I assume you guys have heard of an awesome movie called over the top?
All students: NO SENSEI.
Johnny sighs.
Johnny: Well that's what we're gonna do today. This may be cool but it's still a lesson. This will help you be ready for anything.
That sounded awesome to them all. But Owen decides he has something to talk to Sensei about after class has ended.
After class has ended.
Owen decided not to talk to Sensei. It had to be a sensitive subject. Besides he had plans. He and Aisha were going with Sak and Robby to the beach club. He decided not to ask Robby either.
At the hardware store.
Johnny has just bought mirror glass which he needs after his fight with Kreese. He puts it in the trunk of his car. He gets in his car and takes off.
At the Larusso house. In the dojo.
Daniel is practising his Kata. Then Amanda calls for dinner. When all 4 Larusso's are sitting down and eating, Sam has something to ask.
Sam: Hey Dad, are you enjoying training Miguel and Robby?
Daniel: Well Sam, that I am!
Sam giggles.
Sam: You got room for one more?
Daniel smiles when he realises what Sam is talking about.
Daniel: Yeah! Once this last week of school is over it's back to usual training.
Sam: Sounds great!
Daniel: Back at Mr Miyagi's house! I've been keeping it clean to have it ready for when the guys are back to training.
Sam: As in painting the house and sanding the deck?
Daniel: Yep!
Sam: Eh no we'll find a job for you.
Sam giggles, Amanda and Daniel smile.
Daniel: Anthony? What about you?
Anthony: Is it still chores or is there any actual karate?
Daniel: No chores are part of it. You start with..
Anthony: I'll stick with camp.
Daniel sighs and shakes his head a little and Sam and Amanda laugh.
At the Cobra Kai dojo.
Johnny has just finished putting up the new mirror and then Kreese comes into the dojo.
Kreese: I just wanna say one thing and then I'm gone.
Johnny: Fine. Quickly.
Kreese: I'm sorry.
Johnny doesn't know how to respond to that.
Kreese: You were young. I went overboard. I just couldn't stand seeing you lose. I took it too personally. I took it as my own loss. So I'm sorry. For years I've regretted that night. Then I heard you brought Cobra Kai back. I thought this couod be my second chance to redeem myself. Because I promise you, I want nothing more in this world. I understand if you never wanna see me again. But just remember that I'm the guy who always rooted for you.
Johnny has no idea what to believe.
Kreese: Oh I just remembered.
Kreese takes out Johnny's 2nd place trophy thst he broke that night.
Kreese: I fixed it! It may say 2nd place but in my opinion, you were always the better fighter.
Johnny did not expect any of this. He is especially focusing on Kreese saying all he wants is a second chance. Because thst's what he wanted. Johnny wanted a second chance to be a good fighter, a second chance with Robby, a second chance with Ali. He got all of that.
Kreese smiles.
Kreese: See you kid.
Kreese walks out but Johnny has something to say.
Johnny: Hold up.
Kreese pauses to smile evilly and turns back.
Kreese: Yes?
Johnny: You really want a second chance?
Kreese: More than anything.
Johnny: I know something about that. Ok. You want a chance to be better, you'll have it. ONE chance. You screw up once, your gone. I mean it. You're not to teach without me and you're not allowed in this dojo when I'm not here. Can you agree to all that?
Kreese smiles.
Kreese: Of course I can Johnny!
End of chapter. Hope you's liked it. If there was anything in particular that you liked please let me know.