BulchiKitten
Sloane Mercer never wanted to stand out - not in the halls of West Valley High, and definitely not in the crosshairs of the people who made her life hell.
With her black hoodie, dark eyeliner, and sketchbook full of shadows, she's the kind of girl everyone whispers about but no one actually sees.
Until the day Johnny Lawrence does.
When Sloane stumbles into Cobra Kai - bruised, angry, and done being a target - Johnny recognizes something familiar in her: fire buried under fear. He offers her a place in his dojo, a chance to learn how to hit back, and a family she never expected.
Training with Miguel, Hawk, Aisha, and the rest of the Cobra Kai crew, Sloane discovers strength she didn't know she had... and a confidence that scares her as much as it empowers her.
But power comes with choices.
And in a world where mercy is weakness and fear is fuel, Sloane has to decide what kind of fighter she wants to become.
Because once you step onto the mat, you don't get to stay invisible.