Last night, Johnny had proposed to Carmen while they were at a restaurant, and the next day he was at the dojo telling everyone the news.
Daniel: So, engaged huh? I never thought I'd say this but congratulations Johnny.
Johnny: Thanks man, you can't imagine how nervous I was, but then I took your advice, I said what I thought, and it all worked out, so again, thanks.
Mike: So, you plan on getting married before or after the tournament?
Johnny: Before, long before actually, we're getting married this weekend, it's going to be a small ceremony, just for the closest friends, which reminds me, I wanted to ask Chozen something.
Chozen: Hai Johnny-San, what do you want?
Johnny: Okay, look, this might sound weird since we've only known each other for a few months, but I was wondering if you'd like to be my best man?
Everyone was silent when they heard that, and deep down, Daniel was a little jealous, after all he and Johnny had known each other for much longer, ok, for most of that time they were enemies, but... How could he choose Chozen instead of him, and Chozen realized that.
Chozen: Me?
Johnny: Yeah, I thought about it, and I don't think there's anyone better than you.
Daniel (in his head): Oh, come on.
Chozen: This is an honor, but what about...
Chozen points discreetly at Daniel, as if he was trying to give Johnny a message, but all he said was:
Johnny: I have my reasons, you'll understand in a while.
Chozen: Well then, I accept.
Meanwhile, Amanda and Carmen were also talking about the same thing.
Amanda: This weekend, wow, that's fast, are you sure you don't want to wait a little longer, maybe tell your families?
Carmen: Well, my whole family lives here with me, and Johnny has his stepdad, but he refuses to invite him, so we decided to have a small ceremony, just us, the people from the dojo, some friends from my work, and a few of Johnny's friends he said he would invite.
Amanda: That's great.
Carmen: Yeah, but I think we're going to need some help.
Amanda: No problem, we're all here to help you.
So that week, our heroes put training on the back burner as they were busy preparing for the wedding, little did they know that something worse than Kreese himself was to come.
That week, Carmen went with Amanda to buy a dress, but as soon as they left the store, Carmen's blood ran cold as she saw someone she had hoped never to see again.
Carmen (in her head): It can't be!
Later that day, she was telling Johnny about what had happened, and she looked worried.
Johnny: Hector Salazar?
Carmen: I'm pretty sure I saw him Johnny, luckily I don't think he saw me.
Johnny: But what's your ex doing here? How did he find out where you live?
Carmen: I don't know...
Robby and Miguel were listening to the whole conversation, and upon learning that Hector was nearby, Miguel remembered when he was in Mexico, he felt guilty as he knew exactly how Hector had found out where they were.
Miguel: Mom, I have to tell you something, when I was in Mexico, and sensei came to pick me up... I kind of left my backpack with him... And now he knows where we live (he starts to cry) I'm sorry...
Carmen: Miguel, calm down, it wasn't your fault.
Johnny: Your mom is right, besides this Hector isn't all that dangerous, he should show up here so that I can put him on his place.
Carmen: Johnny, you don't understand, he's very dangerous...
Johnny: A month ago I beat the crap out of five Korean senseis, next to that, Hector is nothing, don't worry about me, everything will be fine.
Even though Johnny said everything would be fine, Carmen was still worried.
Chozen: After all, who is this Hector?
Johnny: It's Carmen's ex-husband, looks like the bastard found out where she lives and hel'll try to screw up our wedding.
Daniel: Well, if he's as dangerous as Carmen says, you have to watch out for this guy.
Chozen: No Daniel-San, he needs to watch out for THIS guy (he says pointing to Johnny) and this one too (now he's talking about himself).
Mike: Yeah, and me too, if this Hector shows up here he's gonna regret the day he was born.
Johnny: I like the way you think.
The preparations for the wedding continued throughout that week, and luckily, no sign of Hector, maybe it was just Carmen's imagination, maybe he would never come, so before the wedding, they decided to celebrate and throw Johnny a bachelor party.
That night Johnny was at a bar with Daniel, Chozen and Mike, and he had also invited his old friends Bobby and Jimmy.
Bobby: Hey Johnny, it's been a while since we've seen each other.
Jimmy: Yeah, the last time we had a night like that was when Tommy...
Johnny: Yeah, I know, but we're not here to talk about sad things, I have great news, I...
Daniel: He's getting married.
Bobby and Jimmy were surprised to see Daniel again after all these years.
Jimmy: Wait, Daniel Larusso?
Johnny: Yeah, we've got a lot to talk about since we last saw each other.
And then, they start talking, Johnny tells them about how he and Daniel teamed up to put an end to Cobra Kai, their new dojo, and of course, about him and Carmen.
Bobby: So you're getting married tomorrow? And who will perform the wedding?
Johnny: Well, I told Carmen I knew a priest, so I was hoping it was you.
Bobby: For the thousandth time, I am NOT a priest!
Johnny: So you can't perform weddings?
Bobby: No, that I can do.
Johnny: Then it's settled.
Jimmy: I'm glad you and Daniel finally worked things out, by the way, that Chozen is a really nice dude, so is Mike.
Daniel: Yeah, they're good people, Johnny isn't so bad either.
Johnny: I say the same to you... But that kick was illegal.
Mike: Guys, stop talking about the past, let's have fun.
And so was their night, they drank, had fun, and talked about everything that was going on with their lives, everyone was having a great time, they had no idea what was to come.
Chozen: I'd like to make a toast, to Johnny-San, a great father, sensei, and friend, karii!
Everyone: Karii!
Bobby: So that Kreese is still around, and you're going to face him in a world karate tournament?
Johnny: No, we're not gonna face him, we're gonna beat him, and it's not just any karate tournament, it's the biggest karate tournament in the world.
Jimmy: I won't miss this for nothing, when and where will it be?
Daniel: Three months from now, in Okinawa.
Bobby: And this woman, Carmen, she's the mother of that boy who was kicked off the second floor, how is he now?
Johnny: Miguel is great, plus I've made up with Robby, and Carmen and I are having a baby.
Jimmy: Oh that's right, you have a lot to celebrate.
Johnny: Hell yeah, these last few years my life has completely changed.
Suddenly, they hear a noise at the back of the bar, and a bunch of guys come in, one of them even recognized Johnny right away, it was Vicente, the MMA fighter Johnny had defeated in Mexico, and he was angry to see Johnny again. .
Vicente (in Spanish): It's payback time, White Lightning.
Mike: Who's this crazy dude?
Johnny: An MMA fighter I beat in Mexico.
Mike: MMA, really? you gotta be kidding me, MMA sucks.
Johnny: That's exactly what I thought.
Suddenly, Hector appears, staring at Johnny.
Hector: So it's you, the guy who's been sleeping with my wife.
Johnny: If you're referring to Carmen, she's your ex-wife, and now she's my fiancée, if you have a problem with that, come here, I'm not afraid of you.
Hector just laughed, and grabbed a gun, and pointed it at Johnny.
Hector: Oh no? Well, you should be, you're not getting out of this place alive, and if any of you do anything, I'll take a few more lives no problem...
Hector was about to shoot Johnny when Chozen ran towards him and kicked him, which caused him to drop the gun and fall to the ground, apparently unconscious.
With Hector down the MMA fighters attacked, Vicente was very angry with Johnny and ran towards him, but Mike grabbed him and threw him against the wall, another fighter went towards Daniel and tried to hit him with several punches, Daniel blocked all attacks, until his opponent grabbed his leg, he threw Daniel to the ground, but Johnny came immediately, and grabbed the MMA fighter, meanwhile, four fighters surrounded Chozen, seeing how fast he knocked out Hector they realized he was dangerous, so they had to defeat him soon, but Chozen's face was the same as when he faced the senseis from the Valley.
They attacked Chozen, but despite being drunk (not as drunk as when he fought Silver, but still drunk) he was able to easily block and dodge, and often caused his opponents to hit each other, obviously, he also attacked, he hit one of his opponents with a kick, which knocked him down, and grabbed another fighter's arm, throwing him against another guy, in a short time he had defeated all four, however, without him noticing, he was hit in the back of his head, and was knocked out, just like they did to Mike at Silver's house.
Mike was attacked by two other MMA fighters, and although he was taking care of one of them easily, he was having trouble dealing with three of them, luckily, Bobby appears behind one of them and hits him with a sweep, so he and Mike attack the other two.
Jimmy was also in trouble, one of the fighters hit him with a punch, which knocked him down, but then he swept his leg, and when his opponent got up, Jimmy grabbed a glass, and smashed it on his head, meanwhile, Daniel was also being attacked, but he managed to block all attacks, seeing no other alternative he used the pressure points and knocked his opponent down.
Finally it was time for the rematch, Vicente "The Wolf" against Johnny "The White Lightning", both fighters looked at each other, and this time Johnny let his opponent strike first, only to block the attack with the Miyagi-Do's techniques that Daniel taught him, Johnny then counterattacked with some punches, but Vicente grabbed his arm and knocked him to the ground, Vicente then tried to finish Johnny in the same way as the other time, but Johnny rolled to the side, and knocked his opponent down with a sweep, they both get up again, and Johnny hits Vicente with a sequence of kicks, knocking out the last enemy.
Johnny: Got you.
Unfortunately, in the middle of that fight, Hector woke up, and while Johnny was distracted he grabbed him from behind, and pointed the gun at his head.
Hector: No, I got you (he looks at Daniel and the others) One more step, and I'll shoot you too.
Hector was about to pull the trigger, but then, another surprise, Chozen woke up and grabbed Hector from behind.
Chozen: Enough, my friend here is getting married tomorrow, and I'm not letting someone like you stop that, so I suggest you put that gun down now, or in one second your hand will be off your body.
Something was different about Chozen, his gaze was full of anger, and he was holding one of his swords, even so, Hector didn't see the Japanese man as a threat, he was sure he would be able to kill Johnny and Chozen before he could do anything.
Chozen: If you shoot him I swear I kill you, IN ONE SECOND!
Hector: You're not that fast.
Chozen: I'm warning you, I AM NOT AFRAID TO KILL!
Daniel noticed the anger in Chozen's eyes, for a moment, he wasn't himself anymore, he now looked more like the Chozen that Daniel knew when he was young, before something worse happened, Daniel tried to calm things down.
Daniel: Don't do that, you'll lose.
Hector: Listen to your friend.
Daniel: I'm talking to you Hector.
Johnny: Put the gun down, or you'll be sorry.
Hector: Go to hell!
He was about to pull the trigger, but then, literally in the blink of an eye, Chozen grabbed his sword, and cut Hector's hand off before he could shoot, Hector then screamed in pain, and Chozen grabbed him.
Chozen: Johnny-San, do what you have to do.
Johnny then hit Hector with a kick to the face, and knocked him out.
With Hector and all of his henchmen knocked out, Daniel called the police, and then, they were in for a surprise, in fact, Hector was being wanted by the FBI for various crimes, including drug dealing, and even murder, when this was over, all of them were relieved that he had been captured, and taken to a federal prison, but Hector swore it wasn't over, he swore that one day he would get revenge.
Mike: Look Johnny, I know this wasn't what you expected for your bachelor party and...
Johnny: Are you kidding me? A night of drinking, having fun with my friends and fighting, it couldn't have been better.
Daniel: Chozen, I think Johnny couldn't have picked a better best man.
Chozen: Thanks Daniel-San, I'm glad you think so, and I know you wish it were you, but don't worry, Johnny-San told me reason he didn't choose you.
Daniel: Reason, what reason?
Chozen: You'll know soon...
Although Daniel was curious, he didn't ask any more questions, and everyone went home, Johnny told Carmen everything that had happened, and she was relieved that they wouldn't have to worry about Hector anymore, and the next day, everyone was gathered to the big day, Carmen and Johnny's wedding.
Johnny was already waiting, when Carmen arrived at the church, Miguel walked her down the aisle, and then the ceremony began.
Bobby: Welcome everyone, we are gathered here before family, friends and Almighty God to celebrate the wedding of Johnny Lawrence and Carmen Diaz...
He was about to continue, but Robby interrupted.
Robby: Excuse me, I'd like to say a few things.
Bobby: No problem.
Robby: Dad, for several years we had problems, and I assume part of that was also my fault, but that doesn't matter anymore, from now on, I want you to be happy, you and Carmen are starting a new life. together, and I want you to know, that this time, I want to be by your side.
Miguel: I would also like to say a few things, sensei, when you first met me, I was a weakling, I didn't know how to defend myself, and I never had a father figure in my life, until you came along, you showed me that I could defend myself, you helped me when I thought I would never walk again, and I admit I didn't react well when I heard about you two, but now, I see that my mother couldn't have found someone better, the biggest mistake of my life, was when I ran away to go after a coward, when right in front of me was my real father, I love you.
Johnny (crying with happiness): I love you too Miguel.
Daniel: Johnny, when we first met, we were enemies, and we were like that for over 30 years, but today things have changed, and there are no words to describe how happy I am for you two.
Chozen: Johnny-San, you are lucky man, you have friends, family, children, I hope one day I can have all of this, and you two deserve all the happiness in world.
Basically everyone said something, and after that, it was time for the big moment.
Bobby: Carmen, do you take Johnny as your husband?
Carmen: I do.
Bobby: Johnny, do you take Carmen as your wife?
Johnny: I do.
Bobby: Then, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife, you can kiss the bride.
Johnny and Carmen kiss, and everyone celebrates, that day was just to celebrate, everyone was very happy, little did they know that things were about to get worse.
That's it folks, end of another chapter, Johnny and Carmen finally got married, and everything is fine, however, this won't last forever, because soon Cobra Kai will get another reinforcement, and it's almost time to come back the school, and as we see, Hector was arrested, but he swore he would come back, I don't even want to think about what would happen if he met someone else who wants to get back at our heroes, what do you think will happen? Find out IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
