Exposed (Cobra Kai fanfiction)

Chapter 6

At the airport, Terry greeted Kim Da-Eun, the granddaughter of Master Kim Sun-Yung, who had brought along some of the best instructors from her dojang at his request. "Sensei Kim Da-Eun. Welcome to the Valley. How was your flight?"

"Last minute. Is Sensei Kreese not with you?" Kim asked.

"I'm afraid John Kreese is no longer with Cobra Kai. He had some legal troubles." Terry said.

"That is disappointing to hear. You asked me to bring the best senseis my dojang had to offer. I have done so." Kim said.

"You must be exhausted from your trip. There are refreshments in the limo." Terry said.

Terry led Kim and the other senseis to a limo.

"Limousines and private planes. This sort of extravagance might impress your former shareholders, but it does not hold sway for me." Kim said.

"That attitude is exactly why I wanted you to teach at my dojos. I need you to see which of my students are ready to take the next step. I'm offering you full autonomy to test my students your way. Just one of the many perks you'll have as my business partner in Cobra Kai." Terry said.

"Your offer is very tempting, but I did not get on the plane for money." Kim said.

"50 percent is just a number. What I'm offering you is legacy. Your grandfather didn't teach American soldiers the Way of the Fist just to use on the battlefield. We have to share his style with the world." Terry responded.

"And you think your American students are up to the task?" Kim asked.

"I do." Terry said.

"We shall see." Kim responded.

Everyone got in the limo.

The limo drove down the road.

Amanda, Chozen, and Johnny were sitting at the LaRusso family's kitchen table.

Sam was standing in front of the counter, pouring milk into a bowl of cereal.

"It has been a week. The longer we wait..." Johnny trailed off.

Chozen spoke. "We must let Daniel-san heal."

"Chozen's right. I want to do something too, but we can't just go after Silver without..." Amanda trailed off.

Daniel walked into the kitchen.

Sam spoke in a surprised voice. "Dad."

Daniel's eyes landed on Johnny.

"Johnny, what are you doing here?" Daniel asked.

"Figuring out how to make Silver pay for what he did to you." Johnny said.

"What's with the suit?" Amanda asked.

Daniel sighed. "I can't wear my pajamas to LaRusso Auto, can I?"

"You're going to work?" Amanda asked.

"Daniel-san, we need to make plans..." Chozen trailed off.

"Guys, I appreciate the sentiment. I do. But I'm out of this thing with Silver. If he wants the Valley, he can have it. I'm done with karate." Daniel said.

"What do you mean you're done with karate?" Johnny asked.

"Must not give up." Chozen told Daniel.

"I am giving up. Trying to go toe-to-toe with Silver was a mistake. It almost cost me my family. I'm not making that mistake again." Daniel said.

"Daniel, we're with you." Amanda said. "You don't have to stop fighting."

"Yes, I do. I became a sensei to help kids. Instead, I'm making everyone's lives worse." Daniel said.