The afternoon sun bathed Barcelona in golden hues as we arrived, the weight of the journey dancing in the air like a soft melody that echoed in our hearts. It was a land I never imagined I would set foot in this life, a place where nothing screamed adventure in big letters, but instead whispered silent promises that I could not ignore. In my past life, perhaps, but now, the warmth of that new horizon warmed my soul like a flame I did not know I needed.
Two cars were waiting for us, the roar of their engines cutting through the silence as they took us to the apartment, the smell of fresh soil mixed with the salt of the sea dancing through the open windows. In the first car, Miguel, Demetri and Eli got out, their travel-weary bodies echoing in sighs that cut through the air like soft thunder.
"Phew, I couldn't take that car anymore…" Miguel said, his voice filled with relief as he stretched his arms, the weight of the road dancing on his shoulders like a shadow he wanted to erase.
"Me neither, man…" Demetri agreed, his tone thick with an exhaustion that danced like a melody he couldn't silence.
"I've seen some hotties around here… Hehe," Eli chuckled, his tone laden with playful amusement that cut through the air like a light breeze.
"Dude, at least wait until we get there," Miguel retorted, his laughter echoing like soft thunder as the weight of the journey dissipated from his words.
I was in the other car, next to Sam, my hand resting on her waist like an anchor that held me steady, the warmth of her body against mine like a refuge I didn't want to leave. I stared out the window, the glow of the city dancing across my vision like a canvas I was still learning to paint, the weight of my thoughts echoing inside me like a melody I couldn't silence.
"Clark, why do you look so sad?" Sam asked, her voice filled with soft concern as she turned to me, the weight of my expression dancing across her face like a shadow she wanted to erase. "Didn't you like coming?"
"It's not that…" I replied, my voice deep as I stared at her, my love for her pulsing through me like a flame I wanted to protect. "I'm just thinking about some things…" Thoughts: How is she doing? I wonder if she's coping with her grief? The weight of Tory's absence danced in my chest like dark thunder, my love for her mixed with longing that cut like a sharp knife.
She realized, understanding dancing across her face like a melody she recognized all too well. "I see…" she murmured, her voice filled with compassion that echoed like a soft flame. Her thoughts: I'm worried about her too… We were just becoming friends, and then all this happened…
We got out of the car, the weight of the journey giving way to the warmth of the apartment as we walked up to our rooms, feelings dancing through our bodies like unstoppable rivers—fear, agitation, excitement, and a thirst for victory that cut through the air like soft thunder. Some time later, ready to go, we headed straight for Sekai Taikai, the glow of anticipation dancing with every step.
The stadium was a sea of fighters from all corners of the world, a symphony of voices and movements that echoed like a grand melody, the weight of that world tournament dancing around us like a promise I wanted to witness. "Incredible, huh, Daniel?" I asked, my voice thick with wonder as we walked in, the love for that moment pulsing through me like a flame I couldn't extinguish.
"Hm? What do you mean, Clark?" Daniel asked, his tone thick with mild curiosity as he stared at me, the weight of my question dancing across his face like a shadow he wanted to understand.
"I'm talking about the level of this tournament…" I replied, my voice firm as I stared at him, the brightness of the stadium reflecting in my vision like a canvas I wanted to paint. "It's worldwide, think about where everyone came from to reach this level…"
"You're absolutely right, Clark…" he said, his tone thick with pride as a smile danced across his lips, the weight of that moment echoing like a melody he wanted to keep. "We went from a simple karate dojo in Los Angeles to something like this… Worlds is really something else…"
"You two are so right," Johnny interjected, his tone filled with dark amusement as he crossed his arms, the weight of that journey dancing in his chest like a flame he wanted to rekindle. "Look where everyone has come… That alone is a miracle… Hahaha…"
Daniel laughed, the sound echoing like soft thunder as the weight of those words danced between us, the love for that team glowing in me like a flame I wanted to protect. I lowered my head, a soft smile curving my lips as I closed my eyes, the weight of that moment echoing in my chest like a melody I wanted to hold on to forever.
We arrived at a large space, almost all the competitors already present, the buzz dancing in the air like a symphony that cut through the silence. About forty seconds later, the Cobra Kai team appeared, the weight of their entrance echoing like a thunderclap no one had expected. A few Koreans—faces I had never seen before—led the group, the brightness of their presence dancing like a melody I couldn't quite figure out. When did Cobra Kai become a Korean drama? I thought, confusion cutting through the air like a soft knife as the tension on the Myagi-Do side grew, bodies stiffening like taut strings, sweat dripping for reasons I couldn't fathom.
Seconds later, Tory appeared, walking with a grace that cut through the air like a sharp blade, the weight of determination dancing on her shoulders as she joined the Cobra Kai team. Shock shot through the Myagi-Do team like a bolt of lightning, their faces frozen as they stared at her, the weight of her betrayal echoing like a dark melody. Roby stared at her, his eyes filled with a sadness that danced like a shadow I couldn't decipher. I thought this guy had moved on… Does he still like Tory?
I stood next to Johnny and Daniel, the weight of that reunion pulsing through me like a flame I couldn't extinguish as I stared at her. Thoughts: Wow, she looks beautiful today... The dark circles under her eyes are gone, her hair is more vibrant, her face is determined and confident... Incredible... The love for her danced in my chest like a melody I wanted to play, her glow under the Barcelona sun like a promise I didn't know if I could achieve.
Tory faced the Myagi-Do team with a determination that cut through the air like thunder, the weight of her choice echoing with every step until her eyes landed on me. A warm smile danced across her face for a moment, a soft flame that cut through the silence like a melody I knew well, but then it quickly changed to a firm determination, her fire shining like a sharp blade that she wanted to show the world.
Thoughts: You can't fool me, Tigress, with that look now... It says everything about what you're feeling... I winked at her, the gesture filled with a love that danced inside me like a flame I couldn't extinguish, but her face remained firm, her determination unwavering as she stared at me, the weight of that moment echoing between us like a melody I wanted to understand.