Chapter 38: Beatdown
Third Person POV:
"Emma, your kicking needs some work." Tory says.
"What do I need to do?" Emma asks.
"Lift your knee up higher, then extend the leg." Tory says. Emma follows her instructions and manages to kick a bit better.
"Good, it still needs some work though." Tory says.
"Sorry, I'm not really that flexible." Emma says.
"Don't worry. It'll get easier with practice." Violet says.
"Violet, why don't you show Emma what you're able to do with only a week of training." Tory says. Violet nods and gets in a fighting stance. She then delivers a perfect front kick and then a pretty decent roundhouse kick.
"Please tell me I did okay at least." Violet says.
"You're improving a lot." Tory says.
"That's the best compliment I've received from you." Violet says. Tory and Emma chuckle before four Cobras march into the dojo.
"Jesus, what happened to you guys?" Kenny asks.
"We got attacked by Miyagi-Do at the arcade!" One Cobra shouts.
"Wait, where's Brian? Didn't he go with you guys?" Violet asks.
"He didn't show up." The Cobra says.
"So, who attacked you?" Kyler asks.
"That freak Hawk, that nerd Demetri, and that pussy James." The Cobra says. Violet tenses up. James was a part of this?
"That asshole keeps attacking us! First Kyler and the basketball teammates at the water park, now you guys? This guy needs to be put in his place." Kenny says.
"Wait…he beat all of you guys with a broken arm?" Tory asks.
"Whatever." Kyler says, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"Well, I say that we're done taking his shit. He's humiliated us, assaulted us, made us look weak. I say it's time for some payback!" Kenny shouts.
"Yeah!" Kyler shouts.
"Wait, are you sure that's a good idea? What if we get caught?" Tory points out. She was feeling conflicted about attacking a guy who already had a broken arm.
"Tory's right, we need to be smart about this." Aaron says.
"Oh yeah? And what do you suggest?" Kyler asks.
"We target one of James's friends, hurt him emotionally." Aaron suggests.
"And who do you want to target?" Kenny asks. Emma knew the answer before Aaron even said it.
"Chase Carver." Aaron says.
"I like the way you're thinking." Terry says. He was listening to the whole thing with a grin on his face. "Breaking James emotionally first, will make it easier to attack him physically later." Terry says.
"Emma, do you have any idea where Chase is right now?" Aaron asks. Emma was terrified.
"Uh, I'm not sure." Emma lies.
"Come on, this is your chance to prove you're a true Cobra." Kenny says.
"Um, I think he might be at his physical therapy right now." Emma says.
"Alight, we'll atttack him later today." Aaron says. Emma nods and turns back to Violet. Both girls were nervous about what was going to happen. Emma had to warn Chase, fast.
James's POV:
I run up to Miguel and try to kick him in the face. However, he easily blocks it. I try multiple times to hit Miguel with a roundhouse kick, but he blocks every attempt.
"Come on! Throw a punch!" I shout before trying to punch Miguel. He blocks every attempt and then kicks me in the chest, barely missing my broken arm. I get angry and charge at Miguel once more. I try to elbow Miguel in the face, but he catches my arm. I then try to knee him in the crouch, but he blocks it with his free arm. Miguel then throws me to the ground. Miguel wasn't even trying and I still couldn't get a hit in.
"You might as well give up James. You can't win." Miguel says. I scream and charge at Miguel. I jump in the air and try to deliver a flying punch. However, Miguel rolls out of the way and I end up punching the ground. Miguel then kicks me in the face. I get up and start spinning while jumping in the air. Miguel recognizes the flying tornado kick and backs up. My foot barely misses his face and I hit the ground. At this point, the fight has moved from the sidewalk to the middle of the street.
"Come on! Go all out!" I shout before charging at Miguel. I jump in the air and attempt to do a flying side kick. However, Miguel dodges and I end up hitting air before falling to the ground. I get back up, albeit a bit dizzy.
"Had enough?" Miguel asks. Miguel was standing in front of a car. I scream and attempt to punch Miguel. I put all of my force into this one punch. All my anger and hate go into making this punch the most powerful punch I've ever delivered. Miguel steps to the side and allows this punch to hit the car's window. The window actually cracks under the force of my punch. Miguel stares at my fist as I retract it back to my side. We both get back into fighting stances, ready to finish the fight. I try to side kick Miguel but he catches my leg. However, I use this to my advantage and lift my other leg up. I try to use this leg to kick Miguel in the face, but he blocks. He then drops me to the ground. I get up and try to punch Miguel but he blocks and accidentally punches my broken arm. I scream in pain and collapse to the ground.
"Oh shit!" Miguel shouts. I'm on my knees, clutching my cast with my other arm.
"Okay! Okay! You win!" I shout. Miguel steps closer to me.
"James, I'm sorry." Miguel says.
"It's okay. I'd actually like to thank you." I say.
"For what?" Miguel asks.
"For being so gullible." I say before punching Miguel in the throat. Miguel begins coughing as I stand up. I use the elbow of my broken arm to lift Miguel's left arm up. I then use the pressure point technique to disable his arm. I then disable his leg leg.
"Stop! You don't need to fight dirty!" Robby shouts.
"Oh, you're gonna lecture me on how to fight?" I ask before approaching Robby.
"James, I don't want to fight." Robby says. I ignore him and throw a punch. To my surprise, Robby makes no attempt to block and it connects with his face.
"Fight back." I say.
"No." Robby says while smiling. I scream and begin punching Robby. He doesn't block any of the punches. I am able to deliver a spinning back kick into his chest and a roundhouse kick to his face. However, Robby manages to stay standing and smiling.
"Fight back!" I scream.
"No." Robby says calmly. I scream as I continue to kick and punch Robby. Not even the knees and elbows do anything. I'm filled with rage and continue to hit Robby.
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That's when Kyler and Steve start beating me up. They release a barrage of punches and kicks and I get too overwhelmed.
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I scream and kick Robby in the chest.
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"No mercy." Steve says loud enough for only me to hear. When I turn around, Steve front kicks me right in the side of the chest. The same spot I had my broken ribs.
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Robby still refuses to go down so I sweep his legs. Tears were beginning to form in my eyes.
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Steve just laughs. He then quickly sweeps my legs, knocking me off my feet. I hit my head against the ground and get a massive headache.
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I get on top of Robby and begin punching him in the face.
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He quickly moves me so I'm facing up. He then begins landing punch after punch on my face.
"I knew you couldn't do it." Steve taunts. He punches.
"You never could." He says. He punches.
"You're nothing and you always will be!" He shouts. He punches me. After that he stops. There's blood coming out of my nose and my face is busted up.
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"You're not gonna hurt me anymore Steve!" I shout as the tears pour down my face. That's when I stop. Oh my god. I'm becoming just like Steve. I get off of Robby, horrified at what I've just done.
"Did you get it all out?" Robby asks.
"I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." I say as I collapse to my knees. Both Miguel and Robby approach me.
"It's okay. I know what Steve did to you. You're taking out all your anger on everyone else because you can't get to Steve himself." Robby says. I nod.
"I just keep seeing his face. Every time I attack someone, all I can think of is Steve. It's what makes me so angry." I say.
"I understand." Miguel says.
"Miguel, I'm so sorry for everything I said and did to you." I say before getting up to hug him.
"It's okay. At least you got everything out of your system." Miguel says. I then go to hug Robby.
"I'm sorry for attacking you. Thank you for showing me what I was doing was wrong" I say.
"Thanks for not breaking my nose." Robby says and we both laugh.
"Wait, where are the Cobras I beat up?" I ask. We look around and notice that the two Cobras I had attacked had escaped at some point during the fight.
"Don't worry about it. You'll have plenty of time to make it up to then later." Miguel says. I nod.
"There's someone I need to talk to now, but I'll see you guys around." I say. I wave bye to Miguel and Robby before walking in the direction of the LaRusso house.
Third Peron POV:
Chase had just finished his physical therapy. It was getting easier and easier to walk. He was almost about to leave when he gets a text from Emma
"Cobra Kai is planning to ambush you when you leave! Find a different way out!" The text reads. Chase begins to panic. He immediately moves to an emergency exit and opens the door. Thankfully, an alarm didn't sound. Chase is able to sneak out this way and leave the parking lot.
Later…
"Damm, this is taking forever, where is he?" Kyler asks.
"I don't think he's in there." Aaron says while glaring at Emma.
"Damm! This was a big waste of time!" Kenny says before walking away. Kyler and the other Cobras soon follow. Aaron continues to glare at Emma before walking away.
"Are you okay, Emma?" Tory asks.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Emma lies.
"If you need me, you can contact me anytime." Tory says before walking away.
"Part of me is glad nothing happened." Violet says.
"Yeah, me too." Emma says.
Later…
Chase was in the alleyway trying to get back to his house. Using his crutches was slowing him down a lot. It was annoying, but necessary. However, Aaron soon enters the same alleyway.
"Chase!" Aaron shouts.
"Aaron! You got out of juvie! How have you been man?!" Chase says with a smile.
"Don't pretend to be happy when you're the reason I got locked up in the first place!" Aaron shouts.
"What are you talking about?" Chase asks.
"Don't pretend like you don't know. You snitched on me." Aaron says.
"I didn't do anything." Chase says.
"Bullshit." Aaron says before getting in Chase's face.
"Aaron, you gotta believe me!" Chase says.
"I'm not your friend anymore." Aaron says before grabbing Chase and throwing him against the wall. Chase collapses to the ground and is unable to get back up.
"What the hell, man?!" Chase shouts. That's when Aaron begins kicking Chase. Chase is unable to block the fury of his former friend and gets kicked in the face and chest multiple times. Aaron then bends down and begins punching Chase. Aaron finally stops as Chase is bruised on the ground.
"You better get ready. I'm in Cobra Kai now, and we're gonna make you suffer like you've never felt before." Aaron says before punching Chase in the face again. Aaron walks away as Chase lays on the ground in pain.
Author's Note: It's official, Chase and Aaron are rivals. How do you think their rivalry will go? Both Chase and Emma will need to continue training in order to stand a chance against Cobra Kai. Also, for clarification, I'm not suggesting that James is better than Miguel and Robby nor on the same level as them. Miguel was clearly holding back and only got distracted when James tricked him.
