A/N: Hello, well this story is just writing itself, two chapters in two days and the halfway point reached. As usual I still do not own Cobra Kai or the karate kid, just writing out this insane plot.
Chapter Fifteen: Battles that Break
Sam got to her feet, slowly releasing her grip on her arm, and a hissing breath as she tried to ignore the pain, but it was too late.
Tory had attacked, mentioning something or other about Aisha being a traitor, and the only thing Sam could do... was watch.
It was as if she was watching the events unfold through syrup. A series of blocks and kicks and hurt and insults, but registering nothing concrete. All she could do was hold her arm and see things crumble around her. Sam knew she should do something. She wanted, no needed to do something. But she couldn't move, everything that had happened and was happening playing in fast motion, barely discernible even as her best friend released the hidden cobra. Sam's eyes remained fixed on Tory's wrist, the spiked bracelet not in sight, but the throbbing, even as it slowly faded, a reminder that sent her mind short circuiting in a way that absolutely trashed what surety and equilibrium she had had earlier. She blinked, wrapping herself in a self-embrace.
Meanwhile, Aisha was locked in a battle of her own. Tory aimed for Aisha's head, and she ducked coming back around on Tory's other side. She kicked for the back of Tory's leg, sending the other girl for the ground. Aisha kicked once more for Tory's side, but Tory rolled out of the way and grabbed Aisha's leg, sending her down to the ground before launching an elbow for her ear.
Aisha grappled to get Tory off, and pulled her hair hard.
"Are you little Sammy's bodyguard now?" Tory leaned down whispering in Aisha's ear.
Aisha let out a scream and sat up quickly working to get Tory off. "It's called being a friend bitch." She punched Tory in the face, and left her lying on the mats as she limped over to Sam.
"Sam," Aisha noticed the look on her friend's face. "Sam, hey, you okay?"
"I'm sorry…" Sam let out a sob.
Aisha worked on instinct. It had been so long since she and Sam had been close enough for hugs, but she could tell, it was something she needed. She placed a hand on Sam's shoulder gently. "I'm going to give you a hug okay?" And Sam didn't even fight it as Aisha pulled her close. "We're good, I promise."
Aisha saw Demetri and Mr. Larusso coming their way.
"Sam, Aisha," Mr. Larusso noticed the scene. "Are you both alright?"
Aisha nodded and stepped back allowing Mr. Larusso to be able to tend to Sam.
"Sam," Mr. Larusso noticed the look on Sam's face immediately. "Come here," He pulled her close.
Aisha's phone went off, and she pulled it out,noticing a text from her father, a long message and a link to the school's website. Well... shit.
Amanda had been fielding calls for most of the day, several from Louie regarding dealership problems, and now, well, Isaiah and Sandra had called with a bomb drop and were now seated in the Larusso living room.
"Why am I stuck in my room?" Anthony sighed. Amanda had been trying to get Anthony to give them space for the past fifteen minutes. "Sam's the one that ran away."
"Well, Sam's not here, she's with your father and we will be dealing with her when they come home," Amanda replied simply. "And we have to talk about something important. You can play your game just as easily in your room.
Please Anthony."
The boy sighed heavily. "This sucks," But he left for his room, slamming the door hard once he got there.
Amanda laughed awkwardly, morphing into a sigh. "I'm sorry," She sat down across from them both.
"Don't worry about it," Sandra replied.
"So what were you saying?" Amanda asked. "What's going to be happening?" Sandra was a part of the school board and they had mentioned a few things that would be happening.
"The school is going to be bringing in extra security guards, and students are going to be searched before they can come in." Isaiah shook his head.
Amanda blinked. "Isn't that...I don't know…a bit excessive?" It was more than a bit excessive.
"You're telling me." Sandra sighed. "And they're creating a new class that's going to be mandatory, a seminar to discourage bullying. I don't know about you, but I don't think being lectured at is going to put a stop to kids being mean."
"Do you guys know where that student of Daniel's is?" Isaiah asked.
"Um...I'm not sure. Daniel was with him earlier." Amanda replied. "But I'm not sure where he is now." Amanda said cautiously, remembering the text on her phone from Daniel that had come in several moments ago, a feeling of maternal dread clawing her chest. "Why?"
"Cops are looking for him," Isaiah said. "State is pressing charges trying to cover their asses, school says they won't let him back in until he serves his time and passes snuff with probation, just thought we oughta warn you."
"Oh god…" Amanda put her hands to her head. As if things weren't hard enough for the boy... She had talked to Carmen, she and Daniel both. Of course...it had crossed her mind briefly that charges would be a part of this, the media had kept mentioning it, but it had been the last question she would have thought to ask Carmen. But maybe...if they had...maybe this wouldn't be as difficult as it was going to be.
"Thanks for the heads up," Amanda sighed. "But we have to go meet Daniel and Sam."
The Robinsons nodded and Sandra gave Amanda a hug. When they left, Amanda went to go get Anthony. They had to get to Cobra Kai.
Robby knelt beside his dad, putting two fingers to his neck as he lay knocked out...a pulse. Thank god. He glanced up to Kreese, stone faced. "Some way to treat family." He said coldly.
"You of all people should know Robby, your dad's...struggled to express himself."
Robby scoffed. "So, that's what you call all this? Bullshit."
"Is it?" Kreese asked.
Robby didn't answer.
"Strike a nerve kiddo?"
Robby still didn't answer, his attention focused on checking over his dad. He glanced around, only briefly taking notice of Mr. Larusso, Sam, Aisha and Demetri heading their way. His attention was fixed on something hanging near the window behind. He knew how to end this. The same way it started. He glanced back over to Kreese, changing tacks, speaking almost pleasantly. "My dad won a few tournaments right, before Mr. Larusso beat him?"
"He did," Kreese replied. "He was my best student."
"Bet he can win again." Robby said.
"Do you?" Kreese chuckled. "Didn't take you for seeing your old man as some kind of hero. Think you can convince him to come back huh?" Kreese knew it was only a matter of time.
"No, you're right." Robby said. "He'll never come back, but all this, it's going to end." Robby said nonchalantly.
Kreese hummed. "Really? How?"
"Like I said, I bet he can win again." Robby replied as if speaking to a three year old.
"With what? What are you going to bet?" Kreese challenged. "Your old man doesn't even have a dojo."
"No, but you do." Robby said. Robby felt his dad stir.
It was at that moment that Mr. Larusso arrived. "Robby, I thought I told you-." He trailed off at noticing Johnny's state and the stalemate. "Jesus…"
"What the hell..." His dad sat up. "Gimme some air. I'm not dead." At that, Robby backed up, though not completely looking between his dad and Mr. Larusso and back to Kreese, guard up.
"Morning sunshine," Kreese greeted.
"Fuck you too." Dad groaned.
"Sensei, are you okay?" Aisha asked.
"Doing just fine, welcome back Miss Robinson." Kreese drawled.
"I wasn't talking to you." Aisha growled clenching her fists.
Kreese smirked.
"Considering this prick's still breathing…" Dad said. "I'm alive." He struggled to his feet.
"Watch your manners Johnny," Kreese said. "And don't interrupt,"
Mr. Larusso rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. "What exactly is this interrupting?"
Robby got to his feet going back over to where Sam and Aisha stood with Demetri. He noticed Sam's red rimmed eyes and offered a hand. He was surprised when she took it.
"A little wager," Kreese replied. "Between me and your student. You're just in time though. We were just setting the terms, isn't that right Robby?"
"Son of a bitch," Mr. Larusso cursed. "What kind of game are you playing?"
"Oh, it's not my game Danny. Robby here set the rules himself."
Mr. Larusso finally turned his gaze to Robby's. "Robby…?"
Robby's gaze dropped the slightest bit before he steeled himself. "We can finish this. There's another All Valley in six months. If we win, Kreese gives Dad back Cobra Kai."
"And if we lose?" Mr. Larusso asked.
"If you lose, you're finished." Kreese said.
A/N: So...yes that happened. Just wanted to let you in on my thought process pre-season 3. I do believe some form of these consequences would be inevitable both because of the trailer and real life. I did do some research into just what might happen in the cases of school fights such as the one we got at the end of season 2 and in almost every case I looked at, the cops did end up arresting those involved in the most troublesome aspects. So the Larussos, Robby and Johnny will be dealing with this on top of everything else that Robby's little wager and the school fight in general spilled in their laps. But the last half of this story will not be a legal drama. What it will be...well I'd love to see your guesses, so please feel free. :D
In other news, the sequel to this story has a title! Drum roll... Upon the Knife's Edge.