Chapter Seventy One.

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LXXI. Heartbreak Weather

                                                   Heartbreak Weather

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      Odessa was beginning to wonder if karate was cursed.

"Welcome competitors, senseis, sponsors, and esteemed guests to Barcelona!  This year's home of the world's greatest tournament, the Sekai Taikai!" Gunther announced into the microphone, resulting in an eruption of cheers. "The Sekai Taikai holds a rich and proud hi온라인카지노게임 and if you are here, it's because you embodied all that the Sekai Taikai stands for: leadership, respect, and sportsmanship."

"Don't forget determination," Oliver chimed in with a smile. His feel captains looked at him. "What? We have leadership, respect, and sportsmanship," he pointed to Robby, Odessa, and Sam, then to himself. "I'd be determination"

"More like stubborn." Odessa spoke, resulting in a hard elbow to the ribs.

"Robby, did you know?" Sam questioned, still eyeing Tory from across the mat.

"No," Robby answered quietly.

"Captains, step forward and tie on your headbands," Gunther instructed.

Odessa and the others stepped forward and she toed the white headband around her head, watching Tory do the same. She found herself clenching her teeth. She was a captain, a captain on Cobra Kai. She would always go back to Cobra Kai.

"Captains, you will have the honor and privilege to compete in our televised Tournament of Champions, but that is only if your dojo does well enough in our team competitions to make it to the final four. Once the tournament is over, we'll then tally all the points your dojos have earned. The dojo with the most points, wins the Sekai Taikai." Gunther explained further. "We have a field trip arranged for our competitors and for our senseis; a cocktail mixer with our extinguished sponsors: some of the world's finest martial arts brands. It's a beautiful day to make a first impression and I suggest you enjoy it because tomorrow, your lives change forever."

"Oh yeah, what a joy." Hailey sneered sarcastically, the brunette glaring at Tory with eyes so dark, it could burn holes in somebody's skin.

"Good luck and welcome to the Sekai Taikai."

"Think it'll get any worse?" Christian spoke.

"At this point, I have no doubt." Johnny answered.












Odessa had been silent the whole way back to the hotel. Her dad helped her get her luggage out of the vehicle. "You're being quiet. What's on your mind?" Christian asked, setting her pink suitcase in front of her.

"I'm fine, dad," she muttered and grabbed a hold of the handle.

"Oh, come on now. You forget you come from me." The blonde man insisted, quirking a smile.

"I can't believe she betrayed me again." Odessa slipped out, her intrusive thoughts winning. Her eyes went wide. "Shit, I didn't mean to say that out loud."

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