STARCROSSED: Anthony LaRusso (ON A HIATUS)

Chapter XXXVIII: Introducing Devon Lee

At the Eagle Fang dojo, Johnny was training his students for the All-Valley tournament. "Listen up, nerds. Today's gonna be a world of pain. Now everyone fall in. We have a new member joining us today. This is Devon Lee, our new female champion." Johnny introduced Devon Lee to everyone, and she introduced herself back. "Hi. My pronouns are she/her."

"The only pronouns we accept in this dojo are sensei and student." Johnny reminded Devon, but the girl corrected her. "Those are nouns."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I think what I meant to say is "Quiet!" Johnny used his signature line.

"That's an imperative." Devon said with wide eyes.

"Get in line." Johnny ordered.

"Today's lesson is about cheating. At Eagle Fang Karate, we don't believe in fighting dirty. Cobra Kai doesn't follow the same rules. So we have to be ready for any dirty trick they throw at us." Johnny explained.

"Like when Chong Li threw dirt into Van Damme's eyes in Bloodsport." Devon said.

"Exactly. Looks like someone did their prep work." Johnny praised Devon, who said, "And I saw the sequels too. Not to mention Delta Force, Billy Jack, The Octagon, and Lady Dragon. Cynthia Rothrock is a beast."

"Hell yeah, she is." Johnny agreed with Devon.

"I saw Last Dragon." Penis Breath said, but Johnny yelled at him. "Shut the hell up, Penis Breath! Everyone, get ready, I'm gonna put you through the wringer. Except for you, Diaz and Big Lawrence. Both of you, up here with me."

"What?" Miguel asked.

"The tournament's around the corner. Can't afford you getting hurt. This is gonna get a little dangerous. You both be co-senseis today. Sound good?" Johnny asked.

"OK, everybody. Get ready. Let's begin!" Johnny yelled, and training started. The students had one of their arms tied up. "Cobra Kai pops out your shoulder, be ready to fight with one arm."

"Just like in Best of the Best!" Devon tried to send Bert a kick, but the boy dodged it.

"That's too far back and you're overextending your kick. Try it ag..." "Ha!" Devon kicked Bert, who groaned.

"Not bad." Johnny complemented Devon's fighting skills.

"I pride myself on never making the same mistake twice." Devon said.

"W-we can do this, Sensei." Miguel said.

"I know, but you and Katie way above this beginner stuff. Don't worry. You can help with the next lesson. All right?" Johnny assured Miguel and Katie.

"Shit, I can't see." Penis Breath said after Johnny used pepper spray on him.

"Use your other senses. Not bad. It's all right, you'll get 'em next time."

"No trick is too dirty, and no blow is too low for them. We have to be ready for it." One by one, Devon kicked the boys in the balls, and punched the girls in the boobs.

"I got him good on that one." Devon smirked.

"My McNuggets." Penis Breath groaned in pain.

"My melons." Julia groaned in pain, too.

"You feel like you're gonna vomit, swallow it. They are wearing cups, right?" Johnny asked.

Meanwhile, at the Cobra Kai dojo, the students were watching Kyler fight and defeat another student. "Good work, Mr. Park." Kreese complimented Kyler. "Thank you, Sensei."

"Another one for me." Kreese said.

"Double or nothing?" Silver asked.

"OK. Mr. Keene." "Mr. Payne." Kreese and Silver had Robby and Kenny walk to the center of the mat, and they bowed to each other.

"Ais!" Kreese initiated the fight, but Kenny flinched when Robby was about to send a move to him. Robby eventually kicked Kenny near the shoulders.

"Whoa, whoa. Hey. Are you okay?" Robby asked Kenny.

"Back to your corners." Kreese said.

"I-I... I don't know what to do. Robby doesn't have a weakness." Kenny asked Silver for help.

"You're thinking about this the wrong way. Everyone has a weakness." Silver reminded Kenny.

"Stop playing with him. Take him down." Kreese advised Robby. "Yes, Sensei."

"Back on the mat." Silver said, and Robby and Kenny went back to the center of the mat.

"Ais!" Kreese initiated the fight again, and Robby and sent a kick to the same spot he kicked Kenny at before.

"Hey, K-Kenny. I'm... I'm sorry if..." Robby was cut off when Kenny swept his leg, and Silver chuckled.

"There. What did we learn?" Silver asked Kreese.

"The common belief is you shouldn't care what other people think about you, right Wrong. What your opponent is thinking is key. In war. In business. In a fight. Don't let your opponent think whatever they want. Make them think what you want them to think. If they think you're weak, that's when you can surprise them with your strength. Good job. You owe me some brewskis, brother." Silver chuckled, but Kreese rolled his eyes and groaned.