𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙀 2018, eli moskowitz/hawk

10

𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗻 / ❛ winner ❜

[ episode ten, mercy ]

It was the semi-finals, and Miguel was now up against Xander Stone. The score was tied 1-1. Both fighters moved with precision, exchanging kicks and punches, each blocked or dodged with skill.

Miguel landed the next point with a spinning kick, sending Xander tumbling to the mat.

"Yeah, Miguel!" Marlee cheered, clapping alongside the rest of the Cobra Kai team.

The two fighters circled each other cautiously before Miguel surged forward, throwing a flurry of punches. Xander blocked them, retreating toward the edge of the mat. Suddenly, he flipped back onto his hands, landing on his feet with renewed energy.

Xander launched himself into a spinning kick, but Miguel sidestepped just in time. As Xander landed, he tried to throw a punch, but Miguel countered with a sharp kick to the stomach, knocking him back and sealing his victory.

The referee raised Miguel's hand. "Miguel Diaz is headed to the finals!"

Marlee jumped to her feet, a wide smile lighting her face.

The announcer's voice boomed again. "Next up: Hawk versus Keene!"

Robby stepped onto the mat, his expression calm but focused.

"Something wrong, Sensei?" Hawk asked, noticing Johnny's tense expression.

Johnny shook his head, his eyes narrowing. "No. Show him what you've got—for Marlee."

Hawk froze for a split second, his glare sharpening as he turned toward Robby. Marlee, catching the mention of her name but not the context, glanced at the two in confusion. Hawk gave a curt nod, exchanging a handshake with Miguel before jumping onto the mat with confidence.

The two bowed, and as soon as the referee called, "Fight!" both surged forward.

Robby led with a high kick, but Hawk stepped back, blocking it and deflecting two more kicks in quick succession. Hawk grabbed Robby's torso, shoving him to the ground before landing a solid punch to the stomach to earn the first point.

"Point, Hawk!" the referee announced.

Marlee watched intently, her foot tapping anxiously.

Robby stood and reset himself at his starting position, taking a deep breath. From the front row, Daniel LaRusso called out, "Focus, Robby! Remember your training!"

Robby nodded, exhaling deeply as he moved into a slow, deliberate stance. Marlee tilted her head, confused. "What's he doing?" she muttered to Miguel, who shrugged.

"And fight!" the referee called again.

Hawk leaped forward with a front kick, but Robby blocked it cleanly. The two exchanged a rapid series of blows—kicks, punches, and deflections—before Robby managed to land a powerful kick to Hawk's face, sending him crashing to the mat.