{Before you read this story, I will be allowing constructive criticism to improve my writing skills. But I will not allow hateful comments on my stories. Everybody should be treated with respect.}

{Original Publish Date: 5/3/2022}

{This chapter takes place in the episode, "Cobra Kai Never Dies"}

Johnny is carrying Miguel in his arms. He had just put Jaden in the apartment, and he knocks on Carmen's door. Carmen opens up and is upset that Miguel that hurt.

"I don't want you ever coming near my son again, do you understand me", said a furious Carmen.

"I'm sorry, I should never have gotten involved", said Johnny in an upset tone. He wanted to help him, but failed like with Robby.

Johnny then leaves her door, gets drunk, and goes a walk. He sees Daniel LaRusso's billboard and pisses him off. He was mad about what he said to him when he was putting posters around the school. He then saw someone spray painting a wall and it gave him a idea.

"Hey man, wanna trade cans?"

{The next day, Johnny's apartment}

Jaden wakes up from his beat-up. He groans in pain and checks the time. As he tries to stand, his father came to him.

"Hey, hey, don't stand up to quick, you already feel like shit", he said.

"Since when did you become a nurse", said Jaden in a jokingly tone.

"I didn't, got into a lot of fights growing up", answered Johnny.

"Like the Applebee's incident", said Jaden.

"Hey, we don't talk about that", said Johnny.

It went silent for a few seconds before Jaden spoke up.

"I'm sorry dad", said Jaden.

"For what", asked Johnny. "It wasn't your fault, it was that Asian kid and the fatass blond who started it", said Johnny.

Jaden chuckled for a bit, before returning to his serious tone. He felt gulity.

"No I'm serious, between you, Robby, and now Miguel, I feel like I screw every relationship I touched when I get close to someone.

Johnny didn't answer. They both knew that talking about Robby was a touching subject for them. Johnny then decided to change the subject.

"Hey, I got you some food", he said.

"Oh, let me guess, bologna and expired ketchup", said Jaden in a sarcastic tone.

"No smartass, got you some Starbucks", said Johnny. "Does people in there don't know what a medium is. The hell is grande", he asked.

Jaden smiles as he finally had some outside breakfast for a change. He looked on his phone and saw a few memes about Daniel LaRusso's billboard with a dick on it. Jaden was cracking up at the memes. After eating, Jaden got dressed and went over to Miguel's house. {P.S, the food can be whatever you like.} Carmen opened the door.

"Hi, Ms. Diaz", said Jaden.

"Please, it's Carmen", she said.

"Ok, Carmen", said Jaden.

Carmen let Jaden in and Miguel was resting on the couch.

"Hey man", said Jaden. "How your crouch", he asked.

"Not great", Miguel replied in an upset tone.

Jaden sat on the chair near the TV and the two best friends talked about how they can improve their fighting skills to take down Kyler and does asshats. Carmen goes over to Miguel and gives him ice. She then sits down.

"Miggy, why don't you tell me who did this? I'll call the school. They can protect you", said a concerned Carmen.

"It'll only make things worse, Mama", replied Miguel.

Carmen: "Worse than this?"

"Yes! If we just had more lessons, then maybe..."

Carmen didn't want to hear anything about Johnny. Jaden felt like an outcast in the argument and didn't say anything. Miguel's Yaya agreed with Miguel and said all he needed was to protect the head. Carmen mentioned that Johnny was a loser and Miguel defend Johnny by saying he was not. Jaden decided to leave their home and went back to his apartment. When he got there, his dad was on the phone.

"Wait, are you saying Robby's been out of school for a month", said Johnny on the phone.

Jaden was concerned. He didn't know that Robby was playing hooky. Then again, Robby wouldn't even talk to him, so it wouldn't have mattered.

"Oh, he'll be there. Don't worry", said Johnny. He hangs up the phone and looks at Jaden.

"I'm going to see your brother", said Johnny.

"Can I come", asked Jaden.

"No", said Johnny.

"Why?"

"Because I said so", answered Johnny. "And you need your education", he said. Jaden is angry but doesn't say anything. Both of them leave the apartment and Miguel follows them.

"Uh, hey, Sensei, my mom says that I can't train with you anymore, but I had this idea that maybe if we went to the dojo before..."

"You don't get it, kid. There is no dojo. I'm closing it up. It's over", said Johnny.

"What", yelled Jaden. "What do you mean you're closing up", said Jaden.

"What about us, I need you", said Miguel.

"I'm sorry, you two. I gotta go", Johnny left the apartment, leaving Jaden and Miguel upset. Since Jaden didn't have a ride, he had to go with Miguel and Carmen. When they got to the school, the two were in a sour mood.

"Have a good day, you guys", said Carmen.

"Thank you", said Jaden in a sad tone. Miguel didn't say anything.

Carmen left and the two friends didn't say anything as they went into the school.

{West Valley High School}

When they got there, Miguel went to his class, while Jaden went to his's. While walking there, everybody was making pig noises. Jaden didn't understand why until he looked on his phone about last night. He saw a pig emoji on Aisha near the snack area. This made Jaden's blood boiler and when he saw Aisha, he went over to her.

"Hey Aisha, long time, no see", said Jaden, trying to comfort her.

"What do you want", she asked annoyed. "Here to make fun of me, too?!"

"No, no, I just wanted to ask, how are you", he asked concerned.

"Well, Sam and her asshole friends made a video of me, body-shaming me, how do you think I am?" Aisha walked away furiously. Jaden didn't understand why she was mad at him, but decided to quit trying to ask questions. Before going to his class, he saw Aisha talking angrily to Sam.

{We cut to Johnny going to Robby's home}

Trey and Cruz are watching some girl twerking on the new computer they stole. Robby was rolling up a blunt for the customers they are about to give to.

"I mean, she's noice, but the booty's fake, right", asked Cruz.

"What you talking 'bout? She got them gams. Man, that's Grade A, organic, gluten-free, booty butt ass cheeks", said Trey. All of a sudden, Johnny busts through the door.

"Sorry to interrupt your circle jerk", said Johnny.

"What the hell, man? Don't you knock", asked Robby, surprised.

"Been knocking for five minutes. Guess you couldn't hear me over that trash in your boom box", replied Johnny.

What the hell's a boom box", asked Cruz.

"What the hell's that thing on your face", answered Johnny.

"It's a mustache", said a disappointed Cruz.

"What are you doing here", asked Robby.

"Got a call from your principal. Heard about our trip to Colorado", said a sarcastic Johnny.

"Well, I had no idea what a real father-son trip looked like, so I had to use my imagination.

If it makes you feel better, next time, you can pick where we don't go", said a sarcastic Robby.

"Hey, this isn't about us, all right? This is about the fact that you should be in school, not wasting your life hanging around these jack-holes", said Johnny.

"Hey, screw you, man", yelled Trey.

"Screw you", answered Johnny.

"You know Jaden misses you", said Johnny.

"You know he's dead to me", answered Robby.

"Look forget me about me alright? Don't let me be the anchor of your relationship", said Johnny.

"He already made his choice when he left with you", said Robby.

Johnny decided to change the subject.

"Is your mom around? What am I saying? Of course, she's not. It's 3:00 in the afternoon. It's gotta be happy hour somewhere", said Johnny. Robby gets up angrily and stands Infront of his dad.

"Don't. Don't talk about my mom like that", said Robby.

"Look, I get it. School can be a drag. But you got your whole future ahead of you", said Johnny.

"Ooh.

Does that mean I can grow up and have my own strip mall karate school", asked Robby sarcastically? This got a laugh out of Trey and Cruz and even Robby.

"I'm not talking about me, all right? You could still make something of yourself", said Johnny.

"Like your old pal Daniel LaRusso? Must be nice to be a winner", said Robby.

"Whatever. Go to school, don't go to school, I don't care", said Johnny, giving up.

"See, that's the thing. You don't care, or this wouldn't have taken so long", replied Robby.

"Hey, the school called me this morning", answered Johnny.

"It took 16 years", said Robby. "And I'm not going to school. I'm done. And Mom's okay with it, so we're good. You can go", finished Robby.

Johnny then leaves the apartment upset.

{West Valley High School, A few hours later}

Miguel, Jaden, Eli, and Demetri are sitting in the library talking.

"So that's it? No more karate", asked Demetri.

"I guess so", replied Jaden.

"It's probably for the best. It was starting to boost your confidence", said Demetri.

Jaden really didn't feel like arguing with Demetri today.

"Isn't that a good thing", asked Miguel.

"No. What has confidence ever gotten anybody except for a black eye and their backpack thrown in the trash", answered Demetri.

"Well, I thought it was kind of cool how you stood up to Kyler", said Eli. At least someone is a fan of karate.

Are you insane? Let me ask you. What is the best superpower anyone could have", asked Demetri.

"Super strength" said Miguel.

"Flying", said Jaden.

"Wrong. Invisibility. A distant second would be super speed to run away fast", said Demetri.

All of a sudden, Kyler, Brucks, and Matthew come up to them.

"Run away from who", asked Kyler.

"Whom. It's the object of a preposition. Remember English class", asked Brucks.

"Stop being a smartass", said Matthew.

"And we were just leaving", said Demetri. The four were trying to leave in a hurry, but then Kyler grabs Eli and shows off his scar.

Oh. Oh, shit! What kind of girl would ever kiss this shit", asked Kyler.

"Leave him alone, Kyler, said Miguel.

"What'd you say? You haven't had enough, 'Rhea? Huh", asked an angry Kyler.

Jaden walks up to Kyler, but then Joesph walks in front of him.

"The hell are you going to do? I wish you would try something", said Matthew.

Jaden didn't say anything before Joesph push him towards the wall.

"That's what I thought", said Matthew.

Miguel and Eli were about to leave, but then Demetri's bookbag got grabbed by Kyler.

"You don't want this shit", said Kyler.

"No, come on, not the trash! I just threw a yogurt in there", said a sadden Demetri. Kyler picks up the bag, which is not covered in yogurt.

"Now it's a double-dip", said an amused Kyler.

Matthew and Brucks laugh, while Demetri gets his yogurt-filled bag. The four decided to leave the library. However, Jaden sees Sam for a quick moment.

"Really nice boyfriend you have", said Jaden before leaving.

It's the end of the day and Jaden and Miguel are walking out the school.

"Miggy! Jaden! Surprise. I changed my shift so we can go to the movies and see that new "Spider-Man", said Carmen.

"And to keep us away from karate", said Miguel.

"Come on. You can put the M&M's in the popcorn", said Carmen.

"I just want to go home," said Miguel.

"Okay, we'll go home," said Carmen in an upset tone. Honestly, Jaden wanted to see the movie, but he didn't really feel like it after the shit day he just had.

{The Diaz apartment}

When they got home, Jaden went to Miguel's home. They both really wanted to take karate again.

"My dad is so stubborn", said Jaden, angrily.

"I mean, just because their no more dojo, doesn't mean we still can't train", said Miguel.

"What do you mean", asked Jaden.

"Let's train in here", said Miguel.

"Oh, ok, let's do it", said an excited Jaden.

The two of them then realizes they were in the house and decided to take it outside.

"Alright, now we're ready", said Jaden.

"First to three points win", says Miguel. "Loser has to give 5 bucks."

"Deal", said Jaden.

Both of them got into fighting stances.

Miguel sent a punch to Jaden which he counters. Jaden sent a kick that counters with Miguel's arm. Miguel sent an attempt to send a kick to his stomach, but Jaden cartwheels to dodge. Miguel sent another kick to Jaden, which hits him in the stomach

Miguel 1 - 0 Jaden

"Yes, point me", said Miguel.

"Alright, I see you", said Jaden.

Jaden attempts to send a kick to his leg, which misses. Miguel jumps and knee kick him. Jaden sent another kick, which Miguel countered. Jaden does a flip over Miguel, which catches Miguel off guard and sent a punch to his side.

"Let's go", yelled a happy Jaden.

Miguel 1 - 1 Jaden

The two got into a fighting stance again and charge. Jaden sent a punch that counters. Miguel sent a kick to his back. Jaden runs over to the wall and kicks Miguel's side. Miguel sent two kicks to Jaden, which counters with Jaden's arm. Miguel sent a punch to Jaden's arm, which misses. Jaden sent goes under the leg and does a scissor kick on him.

Miguel 1 - 2 Jaden

Miguel sent a kick to his stomach, which hits. Jaden sent a kick to his abdomen, which Miguel dodges. The two sent arms punches to each other before both of their kicks counter each other. Miguel then decides to to use his legs to trap him, causing him to fall down. Miguel then karate chops his back.

Miguel 2 - 2 Jaden

"Next point wins", says Jaden.

Both of them wait for the other to attack. Jaden then sent a knee kick to his stomach, which hits. Miguel sent a punch to his side that hit. The two sent their fist to punch, and both counter each other. Miguel then quickly finishes the fight by throwing his body back, using his arms to push himself, and using both of his legs to kick Jaden's stomach.

Miguel 3 - 2 Jaden

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhh", Jaden groaned in pain.

"Shit, dude, are you ok", asked Miguel.

"Yeah, just give me a minute", said Jaden.

"Well, you owe me five bucks", said Miguel.

"Alright, man, I get it", said Jaden. "Help me up."

{Movie Theater}

Kyler and Sam are watching a shitty teen rom-com movie. Sam is angry at Kyler for what he did to Jaden and his friends.

"This is so sad, right", asked Kyler.

"Just watch the movie", said an angry Sam.

"We don't actually have to watch the movie", said Kyler. Matthew had given him some advice about what to do when you bring a girl to the movies.

"What's wrong", asked Kyler.

"I saw what you did to those kids in the library", said Sam.

"Oh, Rhea, Goldilocks, and the dude with the lip? We were just messing with them. We're all friends", said a lying Kyler.

Kyler then put his hand on Sam's leg. It started to move forward towards her skirt.

"Kyler, stop it."

When he didn't, Sam twisted his arm. Kyler tried to grab her, but Sam pushed his body down on the seat. Sam leaves the theater and Kyler feels humiliated as other people look at him.

{Nighttime}

Carmen opens the door and sees Johnny there. She was about to close the door, when Johnny speaks up.

"Please don't close the door. Look, I know I wasn't there for him when it mattered. I let him down. I guess I let you down too. And I know there's no do-overs, but my kid and him are the only people in the world who hasn't given up on me. And I don't want to give up on them. I know I messed up big-time, but if you let him come back I won't fail him again. I promise. All right? Please, just think about it.

Johnny then leaves the door entrance. Carmen closes the door and thinks about what he says. Rosa was listening to the conservation and liked Johnny.

Johnny goes into his apartment and sees Jaden chilling watching Spider-Man Homecoming. The scene he was watching was when Peter was on the Washington Monument

"Watching that nerd shit, huh", said Johnny.

"Yeah. Might as well let myself loose. Karate's out of the door", said a sad Jaden.

"About that, I'm going to reopen Cobra Kai", said Johnny. "I realize that Cobra Kai has brought something in me that I haven't seen in myself in years. You and Diaz seem to enjoy the training as well. And if you're still down, do you want to rejoin the dojo?"

Jaden's whole mood turned into a 180 as soon as he heard this.

"Yeahhhhhhh!"

Jaden was flossing and doing the shoot. Johnny was laughing crazy as his son was dancing weirdly. He then gives his dad a hug.

"Thank you", said Jaden.

Johnny returned the hug back.

{The next day, Cobra Kai dojo}

Jaden is practicing his punches, while they wait for Miguel. He then arrives with a smile on his face.

"My mom says I can train again", said Miguel.

"She did", asked a fake confused Johnny.

"Yeah. I mean, if we still have the dojo", asked Miguel.

"We do for now", said Johnny. "All right, but I need to know, are you guys ready to take things to the next level", asked Johnny.

"Yes, Sensei", replied Miguel and Jaden.

Miguel and Jaden stand on the side of each other, with both serious faces on.

"You two got your asses kicked because you didn't have any defense, so I'm gonna teach you the best defense that you can know. And the best defense

Ha! Johnny yells putting his fists up.

"Is more offense", said Johnny.

Miguel and Jaden smirk at the words. They were ready to kick some ass.

Question Of The Day: If you were to join one of these dojos to teach karate and you how to become a champion, which one would you choose and why?

Johnny's Cobra Kai

Daniel's Miyagi-Do

Kresse's Cobra Kai

Johnny's Eagle Fang

Terry Silver's Cobra Kai

My answer: Johnny's Cobra Kai

Reason: He made a champion out of Miguel, a skinny nerd, within 9 months of training. His teaching skills might be hard but will be worth it. I would get annoyed with the, "QUIET." However, he kind in heart and the tournament and training gis are cool. Plus, Tory is a baddie.