A Tale Of Three Dojos (Cobra Kai fanfiction)

Chapter 4

Daniel and Johnny were in a bar.

Daniel talked about his fight against Mike Barnes at the 1985 All-Valley Tournament. "So, that's when Mr. Miyagi agreed to take me back, and after I beat Barnes, I never saw Silver again, until today."

"So, let me get this straight. The year after our title fight, they put you straight through to the finals? That's bullshit." Johnny said.

Daniel sighed. "That's not the point. I'm telling you, Silver knows how to fight. I'm serious. I've seen his methods. I know how his warped mind works. The game has changed. We need to change with it, which is why I need to take over our students' training from now on."

"Don't start this shit again." Johnny told Daniel.

"Miyagi-Do defeated Silver last time." Daniel said.

"Doesn't mean it's going to work this time. If you're so worried about this son of a bitch, why don't we go down there and kick his ass right now?" Johnny asked.

"Because that's exactly what he wants. Why do you think he showed up at my dojo? Everything he does..." Daniel trailed off.

"Your dojo?" Johnny asked.

"You know what I mean. Silver's a psychopath, all right? You cannot strike first with this guy, trust me. Look, I just want what's best for Miguel and all your students." Daniel said.

"Oh, so now you know what's best for Miguel, huh?" Johnny asked.

"I'm just sayin'." Daniel responded.

"You know what your problem is? You think one win by one point thirty years ago makes you better than me." Johnny said.

"Johnny, I mean..." Daniel trailed off.

"One lucky kick doesn't make you the better fighter. I was Cobra Kai's number one student. If anybody knows how to beat 'em, it's me." Johnny said.

"Yeah? And how are you going do that? They strike first, you strike firster?" Daniel asked.

"Well, I'm not going to play defense all day." Johnny responded.

"Worked against Silver and you, remember?" Daniel asked.

"Barely. We both know if we'd fought ten times, I'd have beat you nine!" Johnny yelled.

"We have fought ten times!" Daniel yelled.

The bartender walked up to Daniel and Johnny. "Gentlemen, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to keep it down."

"Shut the fuck up. Beat it." Johnny snapped.

The bartender walked away.

"We never fought to the finish." Johnny said.

Daniel scoffed. "What? Is that what you want, Johnny? To finish the fight?"

"Think you'd beat me again? Prove it. You and me, tournament style. First to three points wins and takes over the kids' training." Johnny told Daniel.

"You're on." Daniel said.

"Tomorrow. Sundown on the sparring deck. You'd better not back out." Johnny put some money on the counter and walked away.

"Oh, I'll be there. Don't you worry!" Daniel yelled.

The bartender walked up to the counter. He counted the money that was on the counter. "This is only three dollars."

Daniel sighed. "Just...Just put his drinks on my tab and bring me another."

The next day, Demetri and Hawk were at West Valley High.

Demetri was holding his tablet. He showed Hawk what he had learned about Terry. "Vietnam vet turned businessman. Had a few ups and downs, but still turned out pretty rich. Not much dirt, other than some toxic waste scandal in Borneo back in the 80's."