Chương 5: The Snake Charmer
A night's rest and I feel like I have a sufficient reign over my emotions. My head has felt a lot clearer after the embarrassment that was my confrontation with Johnny. I will not be apologizing to him for my unsightly behavior for the time being and I am fine with the end of the relationship for now as I believe it was inevitable. I am a bit too different from the original; it would have been just a matter of time where we would have gotten into a row regarding my 'any means necessary' fighting style and the whole hating his poor son thing. Hence, I believe my eruption had something good come of it.
Now, the problem is actual healing. I know that I would have to undergo surgery soon, but that surgery is unreliable as far as I am aware and the only reason the original healed was due to 'plot' related reasons, I refuse to bank on blind shounen luck, coolly ignoring the fact that I no longer have that option to rely on since I've already burned my bridges with Johnny. There is also the whole monetary issue as well. Carmen Diaz earns slightly above minimum wage. We only had money for basic necessities to begin with and now with the hospital charges we are right at the brink…I guess this explains why mother is constantly at work and not constantly with me. The surgery would most likely lead us into debt as well.
'Ugh.. What kind of shitty situation have I been placed in…I swear some overpowered being did this just for the sake of shit and giggles' I think to myself with annoyance.
Well, I shall make do with what I have, and I continue scheming away for the next few minutes. I could possibly talk to Samantha and guilt trip her and her hypocritical father in helping me out, after all, it was her kissing me that triggered Tory's anger which eventually led to that moron's student kicking me out the second floor. But the very idea of dealing with daddy's princess and the bonsai fucker sends a bit of bile into my mouth. There is also the fact that both of them will likely see through me, especially the bonsai fuck…he never liked me the moment he knew I was cobra kai.
'Guess that idea is a scrap.' I think to myself with not much regret. 'Hmm…Cobra Kai…' I smirk as another idea crosses my mind. It is quite risky and it might not work whatsoever, but if it does, the benefits are immeasurable. I have to make the attempt to swindle a well experienced manipulator. This could either go very well or he will see right through me and I would have to depend on the mercy of the Larusso's and Miyagi-Do.
'No… I refuse to have these weak thoughts, strike first, strike hard..I will succeed in my attempt of manipulation and take the figurative first step towards realizing my ambitions.' I think to myself resolutely.
I pick up my mobile phone from the side table next to me and make a call.
"Hello… this is Cobra Kai, Sensei John Kreese speaking". I hear this smooth intimidating manly voice on the line.
"Hey sensei, it's me, Miguel…Are you free at the moment? Because I really need to talk to you face to face" I respond with some conviction...…..
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Okay, my initial contact has been successful. Not exactly subtle, I realize that but I'm sure his arrogance and the original's good kid persona will blind him to that fact…hopefully. My entire manipulation of him will depend on my initial goodness and the fact that I seem to crave a fatherly role model, in the end I may get a karate grandaddy out of this as Kreese did say that he would drop by in an hour.
Now I believe I should play the role of a desperate, lonely boy looking for affection and feels deeply sorry for not following Kreese's instructions. This show of flattery and weakness will make him feel smug and hopefully make him think that he has a chance to sink his venomous fangs into my mind. I quickly look towards the window and start thinking about my grief…tears start falling down my face and before I know it, I look like a completely devastated child.
A few minutes later Kreese enters my room. He quickly notes my face, and his seemingly hard eyes soften a touch. "How are you doing son?" he asks with a touch of concern. Not surprising really, the old man has indeed softened a touch as he aged.
"Not that well sensei…I know that you are a busy man, so I'll get right to the point…I would like to apologize for defying your teachings sensei. I was just so blinded by my loyalty and love to sensei Lawrence that I willfully ignored your entirely valid lessons". I say with an incredibly defeated look.
"I see..." he says with some consideration and with a look that seems like anticipation.
"No sensei, I thoroughly understand now that, you were right about everything and were the only person to try and make us understand how the real world works and was the only one truly looking out for our well-being and I like an absolute fool ignored it and the end result is me stuck to a bed. I showed mercy to Robby Keene as sensei Lawrence said I should and I ended up disgracing the Cobra Kai name. I am really sorry sensei.." I say with heavy regret and tears flowing down my eyes.
John Kreese stays quite for a second and then speaks up, "It is not your fault Mr. Diaz, at the end of the day you are still a child looking for guidance and you perfectly followed the instructions of your sensei in the hopes of making him proud. I want you to remember son that there are no bad students only a bad teacher."
I look back at him with some idolization and I notice him straighten himself up like a prized peacock and then he continues, "Now what is the diagnosis? Will you be able to make a complete recovery."
"The doctor said that I would have to go through surgery, the issue is that there is some trauma to my spine. After the surgery is done there is a 10% chance that I would make a full recovery but after each successive month my chances for recovery decreases and I may never walk". I say while wiping the tears away from my eyes.
Kreese doesn't say anything for a while and seems to be considering something. I carry on in the hopes of urging him forward while hoping I don't step out of line.
"The bigger issue the doctor mentioned was that this medical facility is not in the best condition, and for perfect treatment I may have to be transferred to another facility. Then comes monetary issues as well…my mother may as well go into debt due to my stupidity…and here I was hoping to get a second all valley championship and become a karate legend while elevating the cobra kai name". I say in a despondent tone. I notice the way he perks up at what I said in the end.
'Heh.. jackpot!!! Just mention anything beneficial towards his dojo and he immediately perks up like a puppy' I smirk inwardly.
"Alright, I'll tell you what…I have a friend, a brother in arms actually who is quite well off financially…The both of us started cobra kai together and I am sure I could convince him to sponsor you to the best medical facility money can buy, but I require your word that you come back to the dojo and take up the leadership role that you have left behind…Your fellow cobra's are lost without you, Ms. Nichols has not set foot inside the dojo since the incident, we need you there to be the anchor for your fellow students. Do you agree with that Mr. Diaz…?" He says in passion.
I look at him with surprise for a second and then say, "Sensei, it was cobra kai that had given me confidence to walk around with my head held up high…it has given me bonds of brotherhood and memories that I will always cherish. Cobra kai has long since become a part of my life that I am sure I would have been nothing without it. You have my word sensei I will do everything in my power to honor your requirements." I say back with an equal amount of passion.
"Good Mr Diaz… see that you do." He says with some satisfaction.
"Sensei, in regards to Tory I do have to let you know that she has major financial issues, her mother is seriously sick, and is bedridden and she also has a little brother to take care off and pay the bills and rent. I do recall that she once mentioned of how her landlord tries taking liberties. If she truly has been expelled from school like I have heard then she must be working multiple shifts in order to take care of her family, there is also the whole discipline hearing that she has to go through as well, I honestly don't know how to help with that." I state in a matter of fact tone with no real show of emotion even though I feel a wave of guilt in regards to her….fuckin 'original'…fuckin sam….
Kreese seems to not notice my emotional turmoil over Tory and says, "Don't worry about her, I shall handle it. Just make sure you heal and get back to your peak as soon as possible, is that understood Mr. Diaz?"
"YES SENSEI!! I scream out instinctively.
"Good I will quickly get into touch with my friend and then speak to your mother and then quickly get you into healing your body, for now rest easy son as for now all you can do is wait." He says looking all calm and badass while moving towards the door and leaving.
I wait for a few minutes making sure he was gone and then I laugh in euphoria and disbelief that my con had actually worked. I am absolutely positive that this only worked because he had no reason to believe I knew about the existence of Terry Silver, and also the fact that he is arrogant and believes in my naïve youthfulness. He could have quite easily gotten into Keen's head and had him as his golden boy but I guess the potential of me coming back from a life changing injury to becoming a two time all valley champion would have made better headlines, furthermore, it would have put me in the same league as Lawrence and Larusso as a two time champion and would send cobra kai's reputation to new heights.
Getting funding from terry silver would be easy for him due to the fact of him being a blackmailing cunt and if I remember correctly Terry had initially wanted to give Kreese money so that he would fuck off, but now maybe he would get curious and come into cobra kai earlier? Well canon is potentially fucked, but I never really cared for all that anyways. With me going to the whole 'state of the art' medical facility I would heal better and reach my peak quicker, moreover, with the possibility of Terry Silver coming into the picture, Larusso will be distracted and cobra kai will get better facilities leading me into gaining access to all that which would then lead me into becoming an even more terrifying opponent for anyone to ever face. I am coming for you Robby Keene.
My journey to the top is just a matter of time.
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