Sorry it's been so long again! Internet has been 'fixed' but is still the same as before.
Here's the next chapter:
An hour later.
Kim's POV
Milton was breaking boards, Jerry was practising his nun chuck routine again and I was using the punching dummies. We were all busy working with Rudy walking round checking our techniques when we heard the door to Rudy's office open.
"Hey Jack" Rudy said.
"Hi" Jack said quietly
"How are you feeling?" Milton asked
"Fine" Jack said
"Yeah right Jack!" I said.
"What Kim?" He asked
"You just passed out from exhaustion after destroying the Black Dragons dojo and you expect us to believe your fine?" I shouted back
"I'm sorry about the dojo... I'll pay for it I swear, I just need to...what time is it?" Jack asked sounding more worried nearer the end.
"Um, around half past five" Milton said whilst looking at his watch
"I need to go" Jack said before running out of the door clutching his phone.
"What is going on with him?" Rudy said "Come on guys lets go get him."
"The way he was clutching his phone like that makes me think he got a text and is heading home" I said as we ran out of the dojo.
At Jack's house
Jack's POV
I reached my front door and ran inside quickly, I remembered to pick up some beer this time, hopefully that would make up for lateness.
"Dad, I have your beer" I called as I entered. I heard someone thumping down the stairs.
"I've told you before, never be late, and never talk unless spoken to" Dad shouted as he reached me he raised his hand and slapped me across the face.
"I told you not to bother coming home!" He growled
"But...y...you sent me a...a...text...you...w...wanted beer" I replied weakly.
He picked me up around the neck and shoved me against the wall, I found it hard to breath
"Now, I've got my beer, GET OUT!" he shouted throwing me at the door. He kicked me in the stomach before turning around and going up the stairs. He once again aggravated the injury to my rib cage. I managed to stand up and get out of the house, I wanted to get back to the dojo, the tournament was tomorrow, after that I wouldn't have to worry about all this training after that, what's the point in karate? What's the point in life? I'm not going to leave my friends right before a tournament, I never said anything about after.
"Jack!" Kim called. I stopped and saw Kim and the rest of the gang running towards me.
"Hey Kim, I'm just going to the dojo, gotta practise for the tournament tomorrow!" I said putting on a fake smile.
"But what just happened? You ran out of the dojo when you realised it was half five then you come back saying you want to train!" Kim said
"I know, and I'm sorry but I'm yours for the rest of the day and tomorrow! We all know how much this means to Rudy!" I said whilst turning and smiling at Rudy.
"Let's just get back to the dojo" Rudy said.
We all walked slowly back to the dojo. Once inside we all started training ready for the tournament the next day.
A few hours later
"Okay guys, I think it's time to start heading home" Rudy said coming out of his office
"See you tomorrow Rudy!" Called Jerry and Milton as they left the dojo.
"Bye Rudy!" Kim said before she left
"You alright Jack?" Rudy asked.
"Yeah, um, could I stay just a bit longer, to, ya know, make up for the time I've missed over the week" I asked nervously.
"That's fine Jack, just lock up when you leave ok?" Rudy said, chucking his keys at me "And don't stay to late!"
"Ok Rudy, see ya tomorrow!" I called as he left.
I practices for many hours, I was extremely tired. When I looked up at the clock I saw that it was midnight, it wasn't that long was it? Four hours? I need to get some rest before tomorrow. And I need to get up before Rudy arrives at the dojo or he will know that I slept here...
I locked the door then went into Rudy's office and made myself comfortable on his sofa.
I woke up still feeling tired, I looked at the clock and it was 7 AM, Rudy told everyone to get to the dojo early at 7:30 so we get in some last minute training and then go to the tournament together. I quickly stood up and smoothed out the sofa. Hopefully Rudy wouldn't know I had been in here. I then went though to the changing rooms and had a shower and out on some clothes from my karate bag. Then I ran out of the dojo and locked the door. I then sat down outside waiting for Rudy to arrive so he would think that I had just gotten here earlier.
I heard footsteps so I stood up
"Hey Jack!" Rudy called
"Hey Rudy, thanks for letting me stay later yesterday. I locked it all up, here's your keys back!" I said handing him back his keys.
"Thanks Jack, lets get inside and then wait for the other guys! You ready for the tournament today?" He asked
"I hope so" I replied.
"Rudy! Jack!" Kim called racing over.
"Kim! Wait up!" Cried Jerry as he and Milton came running over.
"All here on time, well done guys! Now once your changed I just wanted to have a final look at you before the tournament" Rudy said before we left to the changing rooms
A few minutes later we returned.
"Okay, Milton set up some boards, I'll watch you first, Jack, Kim, Jerry, use the punching dummies to practise your techniques for the sparring matches!" Rudy said
Kim's POV
Milton was breaking many boards, Rudy was so happy! But I couldn't help but keep looking at Jack. He winced obviously when he twisted awkwardly, I knew his ribs weren't fully healed but nothing could stop Jack from taking part in this tournament.
"Okay, Milton, swap with Kim. Now Kim, have you been practising with the bo staff? I know it's not your weapon of choice but someone has to do it and I need Jack in the skills event."
"That's ok Rudy"
Jerry's POV
Kim was doing quite well with her bo staff, I admit I was watching her more then I was hitting the dummy, but Jack was hitting the dummy with all his force, I was just going to tell him to chill it when Rudy called me
"Kim, swap with Jerry, Jerry bring your nun chucks"
I walked over to Rudy and begun my nun chuck routine, I didn't hit myself as much as I used to but I don't think I'll win at this tournament.
"Okay Jerry, well done, go and sit on the bench. Kim, Milton, join Jerry on the bench, you could do with a rest. Jack, how well have you been getting on with your new move for the skills event?"
Rudy's POV
Jack came forward and did the new move perfectly.
"Well done Jack, can you do it again?" I asked. He did it about five more times. I was happy with the result.
"We're definitely going to win with this move" I half cheered.
"Rudy? Shouldn't we be leaving now if we want to get to the tournament on time?" Kim asked.
"Oh yes" We all started walking to my car when I remembered something "Oh Jack, have you got the permission slip from your dad?" I asked
Jack's POV
I hadn't even given the form another thought
"Yeah, its in my locker, you guys go on ahead I'll just grab it" I lied before running back inside the dojo and to my locker. I soon found the form but there was no parent signature on the bottom. I quickly found a pen and forged my dad's signature. It couldn't hurt right? I could swap it for an authentic one before Rudy or someone else realises.
"Here you go Rudy" I said handing it to Rudy before climbing into the passenger seat of his car. Kim, Milton and Jerry had already gotten in the back seats.
"Let's get going then. Everybody ready?" Rudy said cheerily.