❝ miguel, please wake up! ❞

TORY THREW A PUNCH at Ayane just then, though Ayane dodged it.

Ayane threw her backpack down, circling the hallway.

"Alright, fine. You started this, but I'm going to finish it."

Tory smirked. "If you say so."

She charged at Ayane and shoved her back into the lockers. Ayane felt pain shoot up her back for a moment, but she ignored it and sent a kick at Tory's stomach.

The girl stumbled back, barely unhindered. Tory yelled incoherently, throwing another punch at Ayane.

Ayane ducked and grabbed Tory by her hair, pulling her backwards until Tory elbowed Ayane in the rib cage. Ayane grunted, kneeing Tory in her back. All she could think about was beating the shit out of this girl.

Tory managed to turn around, grabbing Ayane's hair and making sure she couldn't move before punching Ayane in her side multiple times.

Ayane doubled over, letting Tory continually punch her until it made her angry enough.

Just then, however, Robby came running over. He pushed Tory away, checking on Ayane.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

Ayane straightened back up, immediately glaring at Tory on the other side of Robby.

"Fine," she mumbled, and then Tory shoved Robby into the lockers to get to Ayane.

Ayane held off Tory with a jump kick and sent her into the lockers next, advancing on her with a solid punch in her shoulder.

"HEY!" someone yelled. Ayane recognized Miguel's voice, seeing him appear at last.

Her hesitation allowed Tory to push her back, grabbing Ayane by her shoulders and ramming her into the wall. Glass from the fire extinguisher case shattered above Ayane's head.

Ayane looked over just then, seeing Miguel tackle Robby. She grimaced, wrestling with Tory for a moment before bringing her elbow up to the girl's throat with a hard strike.

Tory gagged for a moment, giving Ayane enough time to see what was happening with Miguel and Robby.

"Why did you kiss Tory?" Robby yelled at him, throwing punches that Miguel blocked.

"She came onto me!" Miguel pushed Robby back, taking a breath.

Ayane could not hear the rest of the conversation, as she still had Tory to deal with. Tory tried to grab Ayane's shoulders but Ayane pushed her arms down, throwing punches at Tory that she could barely deflect. Ayane got one hit in, leaving a mark on Tory's face.

Tory huffed, grabbing Ayane's shoulders again and pushing her backwards a few feet before Ayane stopped her and threw Tory into the lockers again.

"I still don't understand," Ayane shook her head, catching her breath. "I'm the one who should be angry! Why are you starting the fight?"

Tory wiped blood from her lip, taking a few steps toward Ayane.

"Because I knew you wouldn't," she spat, throwing a right hook at Ayane.

The girl moved her head just in time, and Tory's knuckles made contact with the lockers behind Ayane. Her hand was bleeding.

Ayane found Miguel and Robby suddenly appear right beside them, going at it. She turned to Tory and threw more punches, advancing on her and not backing off.

Tory hit the wall behind her, kicking Ayane back with much force. Ayane pushed off of the wall and ran at Tory. They both went to the ground, Ayane rolling over and getting back to her feet. She went to stomp on Tory but the girl rolled out of the way, climbing to her feet.

"Come and get me!" Tory yelled, backing away.

Ayane did not hesitate to do just that, sprinting forward and jumping in the air, knocking Tory flat on her back with a powerful kick to her chest. Ayane landed on the other side of Tory, turning to face her.

Tory flipped herself up and turned on Ayane, furiously throwing kick after kick at her. Ayane backed up, turning and seeing the stairs behind her.

This gave Tory a chance to get a kick in, sweeping Ayane's shin and sending her to the ground. Ayane gritted her teeth, pushing herself back to her feet.

Before Tory could try to hit her again, Ayane backed up the staircase. Tory came up after her. Ayane grabbed the rail and waited for Tory to get closer, then kicked her back. Tory lost her balance, falling backwards off the stairs.

It did not hold her off long, though. Tory stumbled to her feet, glaring furiously. She screamed, running up the staircase and taking Ayane by surprise. She shoved Ayane into the railing behind her, leaving Ayane dazed for a moment. She rolled out of the way as Tory tried to kick her right in the face, using the rail to pull herself up.

Miguel and Robby were fighting right behind Ayane and Tory. Miguel looked up and saw the two girls on the staircase, and he had never seen either of them so angry.

He punched Robby and ran towards the stairs, but Robby caught him and pulled him back.

Meanwhile, Ayane and Tory were going up as they fought. Ayane could see Miguel and Robby behind Tory. She blocked Tory's punches and kneed the girl in her abdomen, grabbing Tory by her shoulders and repeatedly ramming her into the railing a few times.

Tory fought under Ayane, finally pushing her off and slapping her. She drew blood from Ayane's lip, who retaliated by punching Tory directly in her nose.

"Ugh!" Tory stepped back for a moment, touching her nose. She charged at Ayane and pushed her even further up the stairs.

Two other Cobra Kais got ahold of Robby while Miguel ran after the two girls, trying to stop the fight.

Tory grabbed Ayane's arm and flipped her, Ayane hitting the ground with a familiar pain in her back. But she was not going down so easily. Not this time.

"Tory, stop!" Miguel yelled, running over to the girl and trying to pull her away. Tory turned and kicked Miguel away, glaring at him for a moment.

And that was what sent off Ayane. She pushed to her feet and spun with a hard kick into Tory's hip, sending the girl a few feet.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" Ayane shouted at Tory, walking up to her.

Miguel got to his feet, but before he could go over to Ayane, Robby came up the stairs and tackled Miguel.

Ayane looked down at Tory on the ground and kicked her multiple times, fairly sure she had broken the girl's rib.

"Ayane, don't do this!" Miguel yelled from behind her, but Ayane ignored him.

Tory finally rolled out of the way, grabbing onto the railing to push herself up. She leaned against it for support, trying not to show the damage Ayane had done to her.

Ayane stepped closer to her, dropping her hands to her sides.

"Give up yet?" she asked, her chest rising and falling heavily.

Tory clenched her jaw, staring Ayane down.

"Not a chance."

Tory staggered a little and swung at Ayane, getting one good hit in before Ayane grabbed Tory and turned her around, kicking her down the staircase. Tory hit the landing, not moving for a moment.

Ayane walked down the stairs slowly, giving Tory a look of disdain.

Tory pushed herself up into a sitting position, scrambling backwards against the railing and holding her side. She was in visible pain.

"I... am going... to fucking... kill you," Ayane spat, crouching down and grabbing Tory by her hair.

Tory was at Ayane's mercy, she realized. She sat there in defeat, accepting her fate.

"Do it, then," Tory replied. "Miguel will never forgive you for it. And aren't you supposed to show mercy?"

Ayane clenched her fist tighter, her nails digging into her palm. She raised her fist, meeting Tory's eyes.

"This isn't about Miguel."

Ayane brought her fist down to Tory's face, knocking her out with one punch.

"And fuck mercy."

The people around them started cheering for her. Ayane let go of Tory's hair and stood up, stepping back.

She remembered Miguel and Robby just then, her eyes going wide. Ayane turned around, seeing them both still fighting on the landing above her.

Ayane was about to go up there and intervene when she saw Miguel, dangerously close to the railing.

And then, her heart stopped.

Robby spun with a kick to Miguel's chest. Miguel went back into the railing, and then he went over it.

Ayane screamed, watching as Miguel began to fall. She covered her mouth in horror, feeling as if she was watching the whole thing in slow motion.

He hit the railing beneath him, flailing lifelessly on the stairs.

Ayane could not move for a moment, completely horrified.

Robby looked down at Miguel, realizing what he had done. He took off running.

"Miguel!" Ayane finally cried, running down the stairs as quickly as she could. She collapsed beside him, putting her hands on his face.

"Miguel- Miguel, wake up." Ayane shook him lightly, but Miguel was not moving.

She lost her breath, panicking and beginning to tremble all over. Tears fell from Ayane's face as she looked down at Miguel's lifeless figure.

"No, no! Please, Miguel, please wake up!" Ayane let out a sob, and she suddenly felt someone trying to pull her away.

Ayane could not see anything through the tears streaming down her face, letting out choked sobs as she was being pulled away from Miguel.

She did not have complete awareness of everything that happened next. Ayane was sitting in the principal's office when Daniel came running inside.

Ayane looked up, tears still streaking her face.

Mr. LaRusso walked over to her as Ayane stood up.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. LaRusso," she choked up, bursting into tears again. Daniel reached forward and hugged the girl, letting her cry.

"It's okay," he reassured, though he honestly was not sure of that. "It's fine, Ayane, everything is gonna be okay."

Ayane finally managed to make herself stop crying, pulling away from Daniel at once.

"Th-the hospital. C-Can we go to the hospital?"

Mr. LaRusso gave her a sympathetic look. "The hospital. Yes. We probably do need to get you seen about."

Ayane just nodded.

Daniel and Ayane left at once, driving down to the hospital.

She sat in the hospital room for a long time, staring aimlessly as the doctor checked her for a concussion. Tory had slammed her into that fire extinguisher pretty hard.

Ayane had never felt this kind of heartbreak before, like something had been completely ripped from her chest.

Ayane finally pulled out her phone. She needed someone to talk to, anyone that might know anything about Miguel.

Hesitating, Ayane finally called Carmen.

It was a few rings before she picked up.

"Ayane, hi."

Ayane exhaled, pushing her hair back. "Hi Ms. Diaz," she stammered, "I-I'm calling because I-I need to know how Miguel is. Please, if you can tell me anything-"

"They aren't sure right now," Carmen replied weakly. "They're doing everything they can, mija."

Ayane's stomach dropped. She brought her knees up to her chest, fighting back tears again.

"T-Thank you. When- when can I come see him?"

Carmen did not respond for a moment. "I'll have to let you know. I will tell you as soon as I know, okay? I promise."

Ayane sniffled. "Yes ma'am. Thank you. Bye."

She hung up, setting her phone beside her and wrapping her arms around her knees. Ayane cried more, rocking back and forth on the ground as she stared into nothingness.

Amanda and Daniel walked back in at that moment, seeing Ayane looking as if she were on the verge of a breakdown.

Amanda sat down on the bed beside Ayane, placing a hand on her hand.

"Miguel is in good hands, honey. We're just going to have to wait and see what happens, but he's being taken care of."

Daniel put a hand on Ayane's shoulder comfortingly, frowning at her banged up face.

"This girl- what was her name?" he asked.

Ayane swallowed, glancing down. "Tory. Tory Nichols."

Daniel nodded, remembering the name.

"I'm going to make sure that girl gets expelled," Amanda said, shaking her head. She patted Ayane's hand, then stood up.

"You might have to stay here over night since you've got a concussion," she said with a sigh. "Will you be okay with that?"

Ayane nodded curtly. "Y-Yeah. That's fine."

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.

Ayane looked up, surprised when she saw none other than Liana walking in.

"Hi," she said quietly, walking over to Ayane hesitantly.

"Hi," Ayane replied, frowning a little.

Amanda and Daniel looked at each other, then stepped outside to give the two privacy.

Liana reached out and pushed Ayane's hair behind her ear, and Ayane didn't push her away.

"How do you feel?" she finally asked.

Ayane stared at her hands, shrugging a little. "I've got a hell of a headache, maybe a few bruised ribs. Other than that, I'm fine."

Liana laughed softly, stroking her daughter's hair.

"Your famous line. You could be in a car wreck and you'd still say 'I'm fine'."

Ayane chewed her lip, unable to even bring herself to laugh.

"I guess I'll stay here for the night with you, if they don't discharge you. Is that alright?"

Ayane was surprised Liana would even offer. She looked up, shrugging at once.

"If you want."

Liana smiled thinly, sighing. "Okay. Do you want anything to drink?"

"Water," Ayane nodded. Liana walked out at once.

She sat on the hospital bed and began thinking more. Then, Ayane realized that she had not even thought about Robby. She had not had time to realize how angry she was- no, angry was not even a strong enough word for what she felt toward Robby.

No. Ayane felt rage.

Daniel came back in the room at once, smiling at Ayane.

She looked up, frowning.

"Mr. LaRusso?"

Daniel looked over at her. "Hm?"

"Where is Robby?"

NOTES!
child robby better be glad he's going to juvie otherwise he might just be dead

anyway- WHEW THAT'S A WRAP ON SEASON TWO!!!!! y'all, this has been so much fun to write. your comments make my day and i just love all of you so much. thank you for making it this far with me <3 I LOVE YOUUUU

also sorry for the feelz in this chapter... but believe me... they're gonna get much worse

also also,, pls ignore any grammar mistakes in this chapter, i wrote this hella fast