Chapter 8: The Gi
Brooks was sitting in a chair in Johnny's office and listening to Miguel tell the story of the fight with the 4 guys excitedly. Johnny rubbed his eyes and said "So let me get this straight. You used everything you learned, and kicked the asses of 4 guys and that punk asian kid?" Miguel nodded and said "Brooks came in after a bit, but I got the other two."
Johnny looked at Brooks, who shrugged and said "Marshmallow and the ginge." Johnny chuckled and said "Diaz, come with me. Brooks, warm up Piggy." Brooks saluted and left the office. He stepped on the mat and said "Let's go Piggy. Jab, Punch! Haiz!" Aisha started warming up with Brooks' instructions.
Brooks looked at the door and said "Keep going, Piggy. I'll be right back." He was curious as to what Johnny was giving Miguel, so he decided to go check. He opened the door and saw Johnny giving Miguel a white Gi with the Cobra Kai logo on the back. Brooks clicked his tongue and watched as Miguel hugged Johnny in excitement.
Brooks sighed before smiling a bit. Miguel didn't really have a father either, he guessed Johnny was filling in for him. Actually Johnny was filling in for both of them, while Brooks was more resistant than Miguel, Brooks still knew that Johnny was trying his best.
Brooks shook his head and was about to go back into the Dojo when he noticed someone standing off the edge of the strip mall. Brooks grinned and whistled, Johnny and Miguel looked over, as did Robby. Brooks winked at him and pulled his head back into the Dojo while chuckling.
Robby left immediately and when Johnny looked over, there was no one there. Miguel looked at the Gi and said "Maybe you should take it back, Sensei..." Johnny smacked his head and said "Brooks doesn't care. Just put it on. I don't take back the things I give."
Miguel looked up at Johnny and said "Are you sure, Sensei?" Johnny looked at Miguel for a moment before nodding and saying "I'm sure. I'll talk to him if it's a problem don't worry about it." Miguel smiled and clutched the Gi tightly as they went back inside the Dojo.
Brooks was sitting in a chair, reading a magazine and said "Haiz!" over and over. Aisha saw Johnny and said "Sensei, you're back! Brooks is a terrible teacher." Johnny chuckled and said "Fall in!" the three fell in and Johnny started the training session.
A while later
Johnny clapped and said "Good job. Training's over for today, Brooks come see me in the office." Brooks tilted his head and followed him into the office before closing the door. Johnny sat on the desk and said "You upset?" Brooks was confused and said "About what?"
Johnny pointed his thumb outside at Miguel and said "The Gi." Brook said "Ohh! Not really.. Well I mean if that's the only Gi in the entire Dojo. I might be a little pissed. I think we should fight for it if that's the case." Johnny chuckled and said "You think that'll fit Aisha?"
Brooks chuckled and shook his head and Johnny said "I don't want you and Miguel to fight over a Gi. I gave it to him because he deserved it. You know what it means to him." Brooks rolled his eyes and said "You don't have to explain it to me, man. I know. The kid didn't have a dad and you're filling in."
Brooks paused and said seriously as he looked at Johnny in the eyes "Take him down, old man. To get Carmen's heart, you gotta treat her kid good. I know you can do it." Johnny was stunned and smacked his head before opening the door and chuckling as he said "Get out of here, you bastard! I'll have a Gi for you tomorrow."
Brooks chuckled and got out of the office before leaving with Miguel, going home.
The next day
Brooks went through the school day and cemented his plans with Tory. They were sitting together at lunch and Brooks said "Want to come to my Dojo after school?" Tory tilted her head and said "Is it a cool place?" Brooks grinned and said "Not too bad." Tory smiled and said "I'll see you later then." Brooks grinned and patted his chest as he said "You won't be disappointed, Porky."
Tory was amused and laughed "Porky?" Brooks scratched the bridge of her nose and said "You're new nickname, you like it?" Tora pushed his hand to her cheek and smiled cheekily as she said "You still like a Porker like me?" Brooks chuckled and kissed her as he said "Of course!" Tory smiled like a little girl and leaned into his chest.
A while later
Brooks was standing with Miguel, waiting for Tory. Miguel said "What are we waiting for?" Brooks looked around and said "Tory is coming to the Dojo with us today." Miguel looked at Brooks and said "Really?!" Brooks smiled and nodded, Miguel fixed his clothes and hair and Brooks looked at him saying "What are you doing?" Miguel said seriously "I gotta look good for sister-in-law."
Brooks gave Miguel a strange look and said "Sister-in-law? What the fuc-" Tory showed up and said "Hey! You guys ready?" Brooks looed at Tory and smirked as he said "Are YOU ready?" Tory rolled her eyes and said "I think you're scared you're gonna get your ass beat by me." as she flexed her arms.
Brooks squeezed her arms and said "Wow! Let's go noodle arms." Tory deflated and gloomily followed along. Brooks chuckled and him and Miguel brought Tory to the Dojo. When they got there, there was huge line of people at the door. Tory was stunned and said "So many people?!"
Brooks looked at the people and muttered "Not usually..." Miguel said "This is a good thing! We have more students!" Brooks sighed and said "I was thinking maybe like 6 people max. There goes the mom and dad feel..." Tory smiled softly and squeezed his hand.
Brooks grinned and walked to the door, he turned to the group and shouted "Line up! What are you losers doing standing in front of the door for?! This look like a zoo to you?" Brooks looked down at a small kid with glasses and said "Eh, Papa Smurf. Do you think you're at a zoo right now?" the small kid shook his head frantically and Brooks looked back up as he said "A few rules. You come in here, it's all business!"
Brooks glared at the group and shouted "You will address the teacher as Sensei at all times! Is that clear!?" the group mumbled "Yeah.." Brooks shouted "What?!" the group shouted "YES!" Brooks nodded and said "You come in here, you lose all your rights. Come in and stay quiet unless spoken to.." he looked down and said "You got that Papa Smurf?!"
The small kid shouted "Yes!" Brooks nodded and said "Good. Hopefully, you all survive." before opening in the door and walking inside, adding "Stay here until Sensei gets here." someone said "What about you?"
Brooks stopped and looked at the group before grinning maliciously as he said "I'm the top Cobra in the den. You want to bend the rules? Kick my ass." before pulling Tory inside with him. Miguel sighed and followed him in with Aisha, who gave everyone an apologetic smile and said "It won't be long. I'm sorry."
Brooks held Tory's hand and showed her around and explained the things and what they were for. Tory was amused and said "I know what they do. I know how to fight." Brooks gave her a look and said "Oh yeah? How about you show me." Tory smirked and swung a roundhouse kick at him.
Brooks blocked her leg and moved in, he swept her standing leg and caught her waist with his arm as he flashed her a smile. She smirked and hooked her leg behind his and pushed him to the ground, rolling over before pinning his wrists to the mat as she straddled him.
Brooks chuckled and lifted his legs, pushing Tory's back and making her fall towards him. He flipped over and flipped his hands, catching Tory's wrists as he pinned her down with a smirk. Tory rolled her eyes and grinned, Brooks leaned over and said "How was that, Porker."
Tory giggled and said "Pretty hot." Brooks chuckled and kissed her lips, Miguel and Aisha looked away with awkward expressions. The door to the Dojo opened up and Johnny walked in, he looked over and sat Brooks making out with Tory on the ground and coughed.
Brooks looked up and mumbled "For fuck's sakes." He got up and helped Tory to her feet before standing to the side and scratching his neck as he looked away. Johnny walked over and looked at Tory before looking at Brooks and saying "Not too bad, kid."
Brooks rolled his eyes and Tory smiled, Johnny threw Aisha and Brooks two Gis as he said "Get changed. Also, let those losers inside. We got work to do..." he looked at Tory and said "Are you joining today too?" Tory said "Is it free?" Johnny looked at Brooks and said "First time is free, we can talk about next time."
Tory nodded and smiled "Then I'll join." Johnny nodded and walked into the office. Aisha went to open the door before going to change in the bathroom, while Brooks was changing in the Dojo directly. He put on the pants first before taking off his shirt as the new students filed in.
Miguel was talking to Tory when he looked over at Brooks and stopped talking. Brooks had a bunch of scars on his back and a King Cobra tattoo, coiling around his arm onto his chest, looking up with a glaring expression and blood dripping from it's fangs.
Brooks put on the top of the Gi and tied the belt when he saw everyone looking at him. He frowned and said "What are you looking at, fresh meat." the kids panicked and looked away. Miguel walked over and said "Hey, man! Where did you get all those scars?" Brooks sighed and said "A lot of jobs gone wrong. Word of advice, never trust a 50/50 split." Brooks grit his teeth and pulled his shirt, showing the hole in his right shoulder as he said "Lucky for me he had terrible aim."
Miguel gasped and said quietly "That's a bullet hole?" Brooks chuckled and nodded as he fixed his clothes before saying "Yeah. No big deal." Miguel was speechless and said "What do you mean no big deal?" Brooks rolled his eyes and said "Chill, Migs. It's really not a big deal. Just relax, you're freaking everyone out here."
Miguel looked around and saw some people looked at him anxiously. Miguel sighed and said "Whatever man. Just change away from the new recruits next time okay?" Brooks rolled his eyes and said "Alright." as he tightened his belt.
Miguel grinned and patted his shoulder as he whispered "By the way, that was pretty badass." Brooks grinned and said "Want a few?" Miguel backed off and waved his hands saying "Maybe next time." Brooks laughed and walked over to Tory.
Brooks looked at Tory and tilted his head saying "What's up, Porky." Tory opened her mouth and stayed silent for a few moments before finally saying "Are you okay?" Brooks smiled and caressed her cheek as he nodded gently. Tory smiled and held his hand as she leaned into his palm.
Johnny walked out of the office and said "Fall in!" everybody looked at him in confusion and Johnny said "Line up." Brooks chuckled and stood at the front of the mat, Tory lined up behind him. Aisha and Miguel lined up next to Brooks, while the rest.. Made a single file line behind Aisha and Miguel.
Johnny rubbed his face and said "The other way. Make lines the other way." Dimitri spoke up "You mean rows?" Johnny sighed and said "Whatever, just do it." the kids got into rows and Johnny nodded before saying "When I look around this Dojo, I don't see Cobra Kai material. I see losers, I see nerds, I see a fat kid with a funny hat and his tits popping out, but I've also seen some miracles. So maybe there's hope for you yet."
Brooks scratched his neck and looked over at Miguel with a grin, Miguel smirked and Aisha smiled. Johnny demonstrated a jab, punch and started walking around watching all the kids doing it. He walked to the front and and said "Hey you, Kid with the Lip."
Eli looked up and Johnny was about to say something when Dimitri said "You shouldn't make fun of someone's physical appearance.." Johnny looked at him and said "So I'm not supposed to mention his lip at all?" Dimitri nodded and said "Well.. yeah." Johnny replied "Well maybe that's what they teach you at school, but in the real world people aren't going to do what you expect them to do."
Johnny turned to Eli and said "You hear that lip? If you can't handle someone making fun of you, how are you going to handle an elbow to the teeth?" Dimitri quipped "By calling the police?" Miguel turned around and said "Dude."
Brooks looked over too, Dimitri looked at Miguel and said "What? He does realize the Nazis lost the war, right? Why should I be scared of him, it's not like he's a teacher who's gonna give us a bad grade. We're paying him, he works for us. It's not like he can hurt us."
Brooks looked at Dimitri with a blank face as he said "I can hurt you. How about that." Dimitri was silent and Johnny said "Brooks, knock it off." Brooks snorted and added "Plus, first session is free. You're not even paying, moron..." before turning away.
Miguel chuckled and looked to the side. Johnny walked towards Dimitri and said "Hit me. Right here. Strike me." Dimitri threw a half hearted punch and Johnny smacked it away as he said "Harder!" Dimitri threw a punch and Johnny grabbed it before sweeping Dimitri's legs out and slamming him into the ground.
Johnny stood up and said "This is a lesson for all of you. Never expect your enemy to act like they're supposed to. Alright, let's continue." Brooks looked at Dimitri on the ground and shot Eli a look before pointing with his chin. Eli went over and helped Dimitri up. The first lesson officially started.
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