Reverie 》Bob Floyd

Cobra Kai

!!!WARNING!!! COBRA KAI SEASON 4 AND 5 SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Read at your own risk. ALSO THIS IS LONG!! THE LONGEST I'VE EVER WRITTEN!!

"It's karate time!" Daryl, the announcer boomed out to the cheering audience. The screams only got louder, ready to see the spectacle, especially with the new categories this year. 

Mari was bouncing on her toes, Eli grabbing her hand to keep her calm. She wasn't nervous, per say, mostly just extra energy she couldn't wait to let out. 

Daniel motions for his students to come together. "Miyagi-Do's, bring it in. Some of you have been here before and for some of you, it's your first karate tournament. I still remember my first All Valley, where I stood here proudly with my sensei." The memories of Mr. Miyagi flew through his brain before he continued. 

"And where I faced down the bullies of  Cobra Kai. Now getting here hasn't been easy. There've been some bumps in the road, to put it mildly. We have Miyagi-Do. Let's get out there and show Cobra Kai what we're made of. Are you ready?" 

They quickly responded. "Yes, Sensei." 

Dayrl gets the rooms attention. "Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to begin our skills competition. Up first, Demetri Alexopoulos from Miyagi-Do Karate, who'll be showcasing the kamas." 

Demetri did just that. And he killed the skills competition. For having just started with these not too long ago, he was amazing. "Hi-yah!" 

A few more people went through their routines, Robby, Miguel, Sam, even Tori. 

"Are you kidding me? What a way to start the skills competition. Clearly, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang came to play. But with such a tight spread, it's still anyone's game." Daryl was hyping up the crowd. 

Mari absolutely crushed her bo-staff routine. Reyna was loudly cheering for her sister and even Malina had to keep her own celebration on the down low, as to not show favoritism. (She totally let a loud 'woo' out by accident.) 

The rest of the competitors made it through their individual routines, ending with Kyler. 

Unfortunately for most of the dojos, Cobra Kai held first place. "And just like that, Miyagi-Do has been snake bit as  Cobra Kai takes the lead, with our qualifier rounds up next." 

Miyagi-Do regroups on the sidelines. Demetri already looks slightly defeated. "I can't believe Cobra Kai beat us in skills. I thought we had that in the bag." 

Eli sighed. "It's my fault. I couldn't break the last board. Sorry." Mari shook her head, grabbing his hand. "Hey, no. You did the best you could. That last board was way high." He nodded along with her, but it was clear he still didn't believe her. 

Daniel could see that moral was down. "Okay. Forget that, okay? You all did great. We're on their heels. This is far from over." 

That's what they needed to get their heads back in the game. But an announcement changed all of that.  

"Ladies and gentlemen, the male and female division qualifiers are about to begin. And with them, we enter a new era! That's why we need a very special guest to kick things off. Let's give a big All Valley welcome to multi-Grammy-award winning, international superstar, Carrie Underwood!" 

Malina, Reyna and Mari all locked eyes before they simultaneously let out screams. Favoritism be damned, the three women ran to each other and sang their hearts out with Carrie herself. (Everyone was looking at them like they were crazy, Sam was shaking her head and Eli had never looked more in love.) 

And after Carrie finished her song, Daryl came to the main mat. "Before we get started, I've got one more announcement to give. And I need some help to give it. Miss Malina Floyd, please join me up here."