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[strikefirster]

[The feed opens up to an aerial shot of the Gate but things are a little different than normal. The normal blood curdling screams of monsters being slain is absent. There is no blood being spilled. In the middle of the arena two large wooden sparring stages have been erected instead, both lined with blue mats with a golden fist in the middle. Johnny Lawrence knew that would bring in the crowd. The omen broadcasting the feed swoops down toward the matts directly at the fist, just before it looks like it might crash it twirls in midair before breaking away and flying toward a podium set up where the two robotic commentators of the tournament are seated. The omen lands on a perch before settling in on a shot of the two commentators.]

Salutations, Trench, and welcome to the First Annual Great Trench Karate Tournament! My name is Penny Polendina--

--and I'm K.

--and together we'll be providing commentary for the competition. Let's meet our instructors!

First, we have Professor Ozpin of Beacon Academy!

Wait, I think...

[ There's a rustling of papers. ]

--Oh, a slight correction. Professor Ozpin is here representing Clockhouse Academy.

[ From the crowd, Black Alice interjects: ] I wanna see all you morons kick butt!

[ Ozpin steps forward, hands folded very delicately over his filigreed cane. ]

Good morning, citizens of Trench. Today, we come together to share a moment of unity among Sleepers... and to celebrate the strength, skill, and bravery of those who would train to fight as heroes. In this world, we live under the constant shadow of violence. If I may share a lesson--

[ Ozpin doesn't get to finish his introduction, however. At this point Johnny pushes his way forward and shoves Ozpin out of the way. ]

--We don’t have time for one of your lessons, nerd! But I’ve got a lesson for you all!

[ Johnny holds a fist close to his chest. ]

That lesson is that the older you get the more you're going to learn that life isn't fair. You wake up in the morning feeling great. Then life turns around and gives you a spinning heel kick to the balls and takes a steaming shit in your mouth. Your pal gets stuck in a cocoon, you break out into literal beehives or turn into a giant fucking monster. You fall in love with a guy… He breaks up with you and starts kissing a nerd.

[ From the gathered competitors one can hear Deku, angrily and slightly feral, interject with: ] SENSEI! WE'RE ALL KISSING!!

Someone drops a tongue at your door, then goes batshit when you try to feed it to him. Just when you think things are going good it falls apart, that's how it goes. Life shows no mercy so neither do we! We do whatever it takes to keep our heads above water, we do whatever it takes to keep moving forward, we do whatever it takes to win!

Remember who you are: You're badass, you don't give a shit, you kick ass, you're Cobra Kai.

[ Also from the students, Sayo gives a shout of: ] Cobra Kai!

...Or Super Awesome Ninja School, or Dongspin's Boys, or the Holy Eagle. Okay that last one is actually pretty badass.

Uh.. that was Johnny Lawrence of Cobra Kai!

Certainly an... inspiring speech from sensei Lawrence, providing an illuminating glimpse into the lives of his students. ...A tongue?

Second, we have Terry Silver of... wait, what?

Yes, I believe they're both...

... Ahem. Terry Silver, also of Cobra Kai!

[ Terry's been awkwardly watching Johnny this entire time like his speech just made him die inside a little. ]

Let's all just have fun, be good sports, and play fair.

A sentiment I think we all can get behind.

And here is Sasuke Uchiha and his Super Awesome Ninja School!

Don't screw this up.

Always a man of few words. Speaking as a student of the Super Awesome Ninja School, I'd just like to say that Sasuke has proved himself to be a very capable teacher, as his other students will no doubt demonstrate. Also, the bear rumours are entirely true.

And finally, Amaterasu! ... Is that an actual dog?

And isn't she adorable. Look at that smile!

[ She is, indeed, a dog, and her speech consists of a single bark. ]

... Well! You heard it here folks: "Woof!"

Truly wise words from miss Amaterasu. Who's a good girl? Is it you? Yes, it is! --Ahem.

And that's it for our competing schools! Hayato Ichimonji will be serving as referee, and Clark Griffin will be the medic on call.

To all of our participants, good luck and have fun!

[ Johnny steps forward with one last message for the students. ]

Alright guys now let's get out there and kick the shit out of everyone!

[ He then raises his arm up before pointing it specifically at Sasuke.]

I want to see that twink obliterated.

[OOC: Please find the Tournament Log here and feel free to jump in.


Red is for Johnny Lawrence
Green is for Penny Polendina.
The darker Green is for Ozpin.
Navy Blue is for K.
Blue is for Terry Silver
Violet is for Sasuke.]

Comments

video; un: quibbler

[creidim]

[ Luna, despite having friends competing in the tournament, has thought it best to very much keep away from the event. Considering there's a certain someone she might has... murdered last month, with the help of the demon inhabiting her boyfriend. So she's watching from the comfort of her own home, and just because she can't be there in person doesn't mean she can't support her favourite Huntress.

She has... dressed for the occasion, to show her support. Smiling widely beneath a huge rose sat upon her head, and wearing a cloak that looks entirely made out of leaves. She is..... dressed like a rose. Ruby Rose. She's clapping, cheering at the feed: ]

Go, Ruby—! You can do this—! You too, Luz—! Go, Clocktower—! [ She starts chanting, clapping her hands to the beat: ] Ruby—! Ruby—! Ruby—!

[creidim]

[ ... And then Johnny mentions tongues being force-fed to people.

Luna: ]



[ The silence is deafening. ]

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[onekindsoul]

[Ruby's good eye immediately brightens up seeing that outfit over the feed. She pumps her arm into the air a few times.]

I'll do my best-

But oh my gosh, Luna! That hat-That Whole outfit is amazing! You have to get me one of those when it's over!

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[measuringdicks]

Yeah, kick their shit up their asses so hard their lungs need a deep-clean, Ruby!

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[obeir]

[ It's understandable why Luna might prefer watching from home — such instances are exactly why K suggested broadcasting the tournament to the network. And he's glad he did, because this is adorable. He's smiling when he responds. ]

That's a very striking ensemble, Luna. You made all that yourself?

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[retsuden]

[ One of these days he'll learn to not try and understand the purpose of the words that come out of Johnny Lawrence's mouth.

Today is not that day. ]

... "twink"...?

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[klawful]

(He's got you, bro.)

A HOT YOUNG MAN WITH A SLIM BUILD AND YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE. USUALLY SOUGHT AFTER BY HOMOSEXUAL MALE HUMANS. HARDLY AN INSULT, BUT I DO BELIEVE THIS IS PART OF JOHNNY'S WEIRD HABIT OF ACCIDENTAL HOMOEROTICISM IN EVERYTHING HE DOES.

audio | un: sds

[fogsong]

[ Sharon snorts. ]

Pretty, slim, boyish, gay. [ It's not the greatest of insults Johnny could've gone for but... that's Johnny for you. ]

texting from across the room un: lady

[dohaeris]

[obviously it means some kind of person? who cares]

I'm more concerned about obliterated.

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[thisislife]

[please oh please oh please oh please god, don't make her explain "twink" to Sasuke. she'll literally die forever if she has to, so don't make her]

So, um! Looks like a lot of competition!

[she means it. please, god]

[unphase]

[he thinks he has it bad--and okay, he does. but she's still maintaining their regular sparring matches, even though she's representing Terry's side of Cobra Kai.

no, she doesn't think this is a conflict of interest at all]

...for the record, I'm with Terry. Not Johnny. Never, ever, ever, ever Johnny. [muttered] Sweet Mistress, when will that man grow a brain?!

un: timaeusTestified

[givehead]

CLOSED TO K:

(This sure was a thing, damn. There's so much going on.)

Good job, babe. Stellar announciation. Exceptional commentary on the dog.

(This is support right??)

OPEN TO OTHERS:

Ya'll need some sick beats for the fighting. This is totally lame to watch without it. I'm mixing some shit ASAP.

Text UN: 1stStrike

[strikefirster]

Better load up the Metallica, bro.

un: K

[obeir]

[ K's never done anything quite like this before, and is more nervous than what's being shown on the network broadcast — where he looks perfectly put together and composed, in a nice suit and everything — so the reassurance does help. ]

Thank you, sweetheart. I admit I'm kind of nervous up here, so I really appreciate the support.

Thanks for offering to DJ, too. Your mixing always perfectly sets the mood and I'm looking forward to hearing what you come up with for this.

text; UN: TripleJ

[kyley_b]

please do not play metallica for my match.

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[lightthedarkness]

Aaaawwww Amaterasu is so cuuuuuute!

[Usagi has nothing better to add cause... welp! There is a WHOLE lot going on.

So she'll just end with:]

Uh! Oh! I wish everyone the best! Good luck! You'll all do awesome!

Video UN: ClickClickBloom

[onekindsoul]

I can't believe no one told me about the dog teacher! Can't believe I got stuck learning from smelly old Ozpin over the last month.

She's the best one here by default now!

And thanks, Usagi!

UN: Uravity - Video

[floatsaway]

Ehehe, she's really, really cute...but really strong.

[Considering the whole, uh...goddess thing and all. But Ochako won't spill the beans on that - not her place to do so, and a Hero knows well the import of secret identities and all.]

I hope to do her proud today! [Yup, Ochako is Ammy's sole pupil after she was sniped from Johnny.]

video!

[brushy]

[ hello, yes—?! is someone complementing her? her omen seems to be trying to show her so . . . and here is ammy! her tail wagging leisurely behind her and giving her omen a good and close-up sniff sniff sniff as it's broadcasted.

thank you for your kind words! ]

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[obeir]

Isn't she? [ K can't help fanboying over Ammy some more. ] She's very striking. I've never seen a wolf quite like her before.

[ He's admittedly a little confused about why everyone refers to her as a dog... she looks a lot like a flaming, shining wolf to him. But hey, it's probably just semantics, right? ]

audio - UN: CentaurTesticle

[alternia_strength]

[Perhaps a mercy. Someone opted to go with Audio for this portion. He had managed to 'make peace with himself' somehow, so he looked normal. It might be best not to actually ask what he had to come to terms with. Such things are best unstated.]

I am looking forward to the opportunities to engage in strife with the lot of you.

Video | 1stStrike

[strikefirster]

That's the fucking spirit, bud.

Go out there and show them everything I've taught you.

Video

[madgamerhat]

[ An old man appears on the screen. ]

Greetings, I'm the demi human Sato. Nice to meet you all.

[ He provides a short wave and smiles broadly. Sato then proceeds to ask: ]

How does one enter this tournament?

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[strikefirster]

[Well. This is a little awkward.]

Yeah. Great to meet you. The hell is a demi human?

...Sign ups were at the gate but you have to be representing a school, or have a student to enter a school.

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[asas]

COME AT ME I'M READY

👊💥👊💥👊💥👊

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[onekindsoul]

SEE YOU IN THE RING!
IT'S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!

video; un: atsushi

[undermoonlight]

[Atsushi wants nothing more than to support his friends in their hobbies! He had heard that Ruby was participating, so of course he was going to watch.

But now he's second guessing himself.]

... Is this a martial arts tournament or a cry for help?

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[onekindsoul]

...Can't it be both?

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[strikefirster]

[The semi-final match between Chara and Lance ends before it starts in forfeit. While these things happen, Johnny can't help but notice that there are some hard feelings from Chara who didn't end up getting to fight.

He knows what it's like to be cheated out of a victory or feeling like you haven't really earned the spot you're in. He's absolutely projecting his own feelings onto this situation and is jumping to conclusions. Either way he thinks the kid might need some time to cool their hostility.

So with quick thinking he leaps into action and makes his way to the commentator stand. Don't mind him as he butts in front of the two presenters of this tournament to make a stand.]

Alright nerds.

So we're getting close to wrapping this shit up- I just want to give a fucking shout out to all of our fighters who have made it this far.

You've made all your Sensei's proud. Even if you took the cowards way out and quit because you were afraid of getting your ass kicked in public by an 11 year old.

You've trained hard, you've fought hard and you've all earned your spots here over the bruised and bloodied bodies of your opponents.

We're going to give our four finalists a breather so they can come to their last match with everything they've got.

But we're going to spice this shit up so everyone gathered here or watching at home isn't left sitting with their thumbs up their ass.

I'm introducing a special exhibition match between us teachers. I'll be the sole representative of Cobra Kai so Sensei Silver doesn't accidentally wind up back in a nursing home.

We'll do two fights. Sasuke of Super Awesome Ninja School versus the Dog.
And myself versus Ozpin of the Cockhouse.

Let's make some fucking noise!

Action/Not Here

[justoscar]

[Somewhere on the sidelines is a skinny teen in a loose button up for the season, eyes narrowed at Johnny in dismay. You come into his house, drop literal shit in an antique, declare war over nothing, and now want to make a scene with his father teacher uncle other half of his soul WIZARD MENTOR????

Below the table, a bucket is pushed into place for the bits of orange peel, melon rind, and sundry other food scraps to be deposited.

It will go to use where it is needed.]