The Eagle Fang dojo exited the back and smoke clouded their vision. Odessa felt a sudden leap of confidence as she walked out in her red and black gi,  her name being called out, making her feel powerful.  The crowd roared in cheers. The team jogged around the mat and stood in line a few feet apart from the Miyagi-Dos. 
"At the end of the day, only one of these dojos came be crowned grand champion. Welcome to the 51st annual All Valley Under Eighteen karate tournament! It's karate time!"
Before the tournament started, each of the dojos huddled in their corners to prepare. Odessa glanced across the room to the Miyagi-Do's and she saw Eli already looking her way. He winked at her. Oliver looked over and saw the flirty interaction. He gagged and moved Eli's head back in Daniel's direction.
"Eagle Fangs, listen up," Johnny announced and gained their attention. "Some of you have been here before. Some of you, it's your first time. I still remember my first All Valley, where I stood here and I pummeled the ever loving crap out of my opponents as the crowd cheered."
"Hell yeah!" Grayson rejoiced.
Hailey half rolled her eyes and looked at him. 
He backtracked. "I mean. . . ouch?"
"They tried to soften you up. That bullshit's behind us now. Remember what's at stake here, guys. If Cobra Kai wins, that means no more Eagle Fang. We're not gonna let that happen, are we?"
"No,  Sensei!" The students shouted.
"We have something Cobra Kai doesn't. A reigning champ," he said and pointed at Odessa, making her smile. "So, let's get out there and show them what we're made of.  Are you ready?"
"Yes, Sensei!"
He clapped. "Good, let's warm up! Diaz, a word." Johnny said to Miguel and they walked away out of ear shot. 
Odessa shook her hands, trying to relax her nerves. "I feel like my heart's in my throat right now." She announced with a shaky voice.
Hailey held her ankle and pulled it behind her back. "Just remember you're defending champion. If you okay your cards right, it'll happen again."
She scoffed. "Yeah, right. I got lucky the first time."
"Hey, don't sell yourself short," said Grayson and he sat his hands on his hips. "You're one of the best we have. If it's not you, then it's Miguel. If it's not Miguel, then it's me."
When he was done, Haikey narrowed her eyes. "What about me?"
"Oh, yeah. You too, baby."
Odessa grinned and she looked over to see Johnny walk away from Miguel. He still had the same disappointment look on his face. She walked over and put a hand on his back. "Mig,  are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes, Dessi, i'm okay." He answered and he had a slight hint of hostility in his voice.
She frowned slightly. "Okay. . . but whatever it is, don't let it get to you, okay? I don't want you getting hurt."  
He smiled a sincere smile and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. He laid his head on top of hers and she was oblivious to the frown that fell on his face.  
After stretching and warming up, the tournament began. "Ladies and gentleman, it's time to begin our skills competition," Daryl announced. "Up first,  Demetri Alexopoulos from Miyagi-Do karate, who will be show casing kamas."
"Whoo! Let's go, baby!" Oliver shouted from the sidelines.  
Demetri bowed to the audience. He started his routine and it was nearly flawless.