#phantomcomet

[phoomwhoosh]

get to know you better game! answer the questions and tag 9 people you want to know better.

I got tagged by @mysticalsadgirl and @macchiatosdumptruck for this one! Thanks, guys!

Last song I listened to: "Who We Are" by Imagine Dragons

Currently reading: The Body by Stephen King

Currently watching: Dimension 20's Fantasy High (it's a D&D campaign that I've been having a ton of fun catching up on)

Currently obsessed with: My OCs for an original story XD

Tagging: @cookietastic @snaileo @ceruleangold @crimsonblackrose @phantomcomet @youandthemountains @mauvecardigans @purty-pumpkin @puella-peanut (no pressure, though!)

[yenforfairytales]

I was going to make a joke that teen Johnny had a Daniel shrine like Hegla had one for Arnold in Hey Arnold-but I realized that the person that still has one is Terry Silver. That man has meticulously maintained it for thirty years. He gets one of his minions to go through Daniel's trash every week. Someoem's sole job is recording every LaRusso Auto Ad and just cropping Daniel out.

Lmaooooo. Terry is taking over and I am living. I'm glad we're all in agreement

It's canon ok. And I don't think any of us will be surprised to find out he has a whole dossier on Daniel's life since 1985. He probably bribed a judge to remove any and all restraining orders, just biding his time.

Daniel's auto ad plays 24/7 on twenty different television screens simultaneously while Silver just stands in front of them seething.

Let's call it right now one of the first things Terry says is, "I missed you, Danny boy."

[hunkydorkling]

You know how I said someone had to cave and write a lawrusso tentacle fic eventually?

It was me, I was the one that caved. The Venom 2 trailer was too strong.

I can't even begin to explain to you the imminent risk that imposes for the ship. Go do it.

[oceluna]

Missed it, but hope you had a great birthday!

It was just right, thank you so much. ❤❤

[trophywifejimgordon]

Okay but what niche Johnny gender thing? I am deeply curious.

oh boy, haha, i actually wasn’t expecting anyone to ask about this.

well, if you MUST know, i was referring to this fic that i posted a little bit ago on ao3--the title is “sex thing,” which pretty much sets the tone for the work. it’s sort of my personal exploration of johnny’s relationship to gender through the only lens i think johnny would currently be capable of exploring it through, which translates to a bunch of really nasty p*rn. 

copying over the warnings from ao3, this fic probably isn’t for everyone, and i would particularly watch out for cissexism and mild (internalized) transphobia, along with some possibly misogynistic language.  

[pfaerie]

Do you have an Etsy?

i do not -- all the stuff i see about the fees and how little they value small artists and all that makes me pretty wary :(

[dream-beyond-the-fantasy]

OMG, I love this!  @phantomcomet Thank you for writing it.  Too few people write about my favorite Cobra.

i choose to believe that at some point during the events of kk3 some of the original cobra kai kids (minus johnny) were walking by the old dojo and saw the lights on so they went in to see what was going on and they saw either terry or mike there and nope'd right the fuck out because those two give off rlly creepy vibes/

I hadn't thought of that, but I am now right there with you!

My mind immediately goes to Jimmy. I always figured he was the last to join the dojo since he seems the most well adjusted in CK lol.

Jimmy's just taking a stroll, notices the lights are on, and pokes his head inside. Mike is there, training, and Jimmy gets to chatting with him. Jimmy's polite and Mike is mostly concentrating, but Jimmy's good with people. Not in the same way Bobby is, but good enough.

Jimmy asks if the dojo is opening back up and Mike gets this look, smug and pleased with himself. He doesn't answer but mentions the All Valley tournament, how he's got a deal in the works for when he wins. Maybe he mentions his opponent, maybe he mentions his own experience, maybe he doesn't say much at all. But it's enough for Jimmy to pick up a vibe, to get the sense that for this guy it's not about the fight but whatever waits on the otherside. Violence is a means to an end, but Mike enjoys the means just as much. Jimmy's been around people like this before.

Jimmy starts winding down the conversation, already looking for the door, when Mike asks him why he's interested.

"You want to learn karate?"

Jimmy could say he already has, could mention how he use to learn it here, from Kreese, could say yes and accept the unspoken offer to spar with this guy.

Instead, Jimmy lies. Says his nonexistent little brother is looking to learn. Watches Mike smile like a shark.

"Tell him not to waste his time with Topanga." Mike says and that's all the confirmation Jimmy needs.

Jimmy leaves, unsettled and worried. He keeps quiet, keeps his eyes out. Sees the article in the sports section about the '85 All Valley. He sees Daniel LaRusso and wonders what the hell was going on there.

But Cobra kai remains dead. The dojo shuts once again. Years pass and the memory fades. Jimmy doesn't think of Mike Barnes or the feeling of dread that he invoked. He doesn't think of Daniel LaRusso's picture in the paper and the utter relief shining under all those bruises. He doesn't think of it at all-

Not until Johnny brings back Cobra Kai. Not until he gets second hand information passed to him by Bobby. Rumors of a school fight, of Kreese, of Johnny and LaRusso joining forces.

Of men named Mike Barnes and Terry Silver and a wealth of history that Jimmy will never understand. But it's enough to make him dread.

[dedlit]

Those two lovable idiots and their shenanigans on a slow day at work...

I highly recommend you to check out this amazing fic about them by @phantomcomet - because who doesn’t love a ship that has literally ONE fic in its tag? But it’s such a cute one 🥰

[kellmeo]

Zombie Daniel! Wearing johnny’s big cozy jacket. I’m loving the haunting fic ‘I’ll crawl home to you’ by @phantomcomet and had to draw something for it 💕 @ckhalloween link to the fic below! Go read itttt

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34289980/chapters/85316086

[rvspberry]

Thanks to @mochisquish for the tag!!

Here is the picrew

Tagging (but only if you want to) @shewritesdirty, @elsonambulo, @trashycatarcade, @aeon-of-neon, @baldwinboy5ive, @ceruleangold, @deputychairman, @ellieohno, @oceluna, @over7joyed, @wicked-jade, @phoomwhoosh, @phantomcomet, @ted-imgoingmad, @macchiatosdumptruck, @youandthemountains, @idontknowkaratebutiknowcrazy, @secondclassfangirl, @shrinkthisviolet, @heterophobicrichietozier, @itemri, and anyone else who might wanna do this!

[indecisive-behaviors]

thanks for the tag @victas-art 💜

hardcover or paperback // romantic story or thriller // fantasy or science fiction // audiobook or ebook// slow burn or crush at first sight // happy ending or open ending // childhood friends to lovers or enemies to lovers // exes to lovers or fake dating // forbidden love or soul mate // au or crossover

tagging whoever wants to do this i guess but also:

@phantomcomet @thunderlouis @koma-time @kai-kat @upsidedowngoblin @shrinkthisviolet @comediakaidanovsky

(if you've already done it or just don't want to that's chill too lol)

[yenforfairytales]

Thinking about Johnny going to AA: he would walk in and the burrito lady from s1 would be literally the first person he sees. They get into a fight over the coffee. They're best friends by the end of the night but damn if they ever say it.

Also, thinking about Johnny's rap sheet, there's a chance he's had court appointed AA at some point, or he's one public intoxication charge away from it.

"Hey, pretty boy!!"

HILARIOUS. I would also love it if she got some help

They drive their sponsors nuts

Johnny "I'm No Quitter" Lawrence only admits to having a problem in a roundabout way.

Daniel takes them both out for burritos and iced coffee after meetings

He makes a big deal out of Johnny's sobriety chips and puts them on keychains

Johnny only preens a LOT

[raphidae]

I have been tagged by exactly nobody for this challenge, but honestly I want to do it anyway so I have an excuse to talk about my WIPs.

So the WIP names are:

1) Leviathan

2) A Soul for Sale or Rent

3) Anthony and Kenny’s Karate War Podcast

4) Pulpo Polycule (not the actual title but my Google Doc name)

5) Terrors Myriad

6) Chozen/Daniel Vampire Slayer AU (same as #4)

7) Sing 2 AU (yeah… this is DEFINITELY a purely self-indulgent idea)

Now to tag other people… @dedlit @obstinatecondolement @libertinepast @merv606 @phantomcomet @jinkx-monsoon-season @rvspberry

Without any further adieu, my ask box is open! 😊

[variousqueerthings]

The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai Star Trek AU ideas...

@phantomcomet talked about a Star Trek AU and then I went too far in writing this post imagining some roles in Star Trek. I’ve stuck to the adults from TKK/CK and maaaainly envisioned characters through the lens of Starfleet (although not only). 

Anyway, here’s some thots! Any Star Trek/CK fans add more!

First things first: I did not think of a name for the starship Miyagi’s captaining, so I’m just calling it Miyagi’s ship for now. (The Bonsai doesn’t seem like a ship name really. The Crane Kick not so much either... The Cobra totally works though... anyway, someone have some ideas?)

Miyagi: Captain of the ship (later an admiral and then retires to take care of his bonsais). Obviously has a soft spot for Daniel, whom he probably spotted doing some whiz-kid stuff on a shitty, broken down civilian ship and took onboard. You know, you probably don’t even have to mess with his backstory that much to make it fit, he grew up on a planet on the outskirts of the Federation and saw some shit and is doing good, a la similar to Kirk’s backstory. He’s experienced abandonment from the Federation, so he may work within the system, but he’s fucking with it at every turn he gets and does what he thinks is right (a la Sisko. If Kirk and Sisko had a baby? Strange thoughts, but tell me I’m wrong).

Daniel: Engineer. Low key kind of a prodigy with engines. Engineers aren’t as often officer-class (unlike science/medicine and command, which I believe always are), so I can see Daniel coming into that from a less privileged space – definitely not the Academy – and initially butting heads with Johnny (as well as a bunch of others). He’s not head of engineering, but he works for the Lead Propulsion Engineer. Also he talks to the warpcore. You know he does. All the time.

Johnny: Security Babey! Also backstory is maybe he was trying to get into a command situation onboard a different ship led by Captain Kreese and he was the golden boy, but things went South when he was pushed to doing something he didn’t feel right about, so he was demoted for something bad that he’d done on Kreese’s orders and then couldn’t let go of. And he brings that baggage aboard Miyagi’s ship.

At this point people joke about Miyagi taking on lost causes and strays…. (but never to his face).

Ali: Doctor, of course! Did everything by the book and sometimes dreams that she’d let go of her parents expectations and could go out and do something outside of Starfleet. I feel like she might’ve studied with Johnny at the Academy and for a short while been onboard Miyagi’s ship with him and Daniel, but gotten transferred into a more specialised field at some point (chasing the dream).

Kumiko: Okay there’s three different things I see for her

1. Presumably this is a galaxy-class/exploration ship (similar to the Enterprise) and so civilians are also onboard. If Kumiko isn’t with Starfleet, maybe she was using it as transport as an incredibly famous dancer and there’s a whirlwind romance that can’t last vibe.

2. if Starfleet, definitely in Command somewhere. I kind of love her for a first pilot/flight pilot.

3. Command. Even if she’s not in Starfleet I can see her having command of her own ship: Quietly competent, but steely in conviction and capability, that’s her!

Kreese: Used to be a Captain, but quietly was ousted from Starfleet during an internal investigation that showed up a lot of problems during his command and even before that. Star Trek has depicted war, and bigotry, and I think Kreese would probably have some dirty laundry there (some of which hasn’t been uncovered). Still bitter about losing his command and losing Johnny and has some personal business with Miyagi that he puts on Daniel, like in the movies.

The OG Cobras: They were all on Kreese’s ship originally, but dispersed after the incident with Johnny. I wonder if only Bobby stayed on, studying intergalactic faiths and assisting in various first communications and interchanges.

Someone help me out with Jimmy, Tommy, and Dutch. Continue on in Starfleet, yay or nay?

Yukie: I caaannot see her as Starfleet. She obviously grew up with Miyagi on that planet and I feel like she’s heavily involved in the rebuilding efforts and has been her whole life. She’s traveled to earth multiple times to petition for relief efforts, and is incredibly anti-war – there’s a whole department dedicated to her work – wait is Yukie basically some hotshot activist who condemns Federation Neo!Colonialism… I feel like… that’s poetic… also you know where Kumiko gets her calm competence from!

Sato: I mean he’s some big-shot admiral while Miyagi’s still Captain and they have History! I think Sato bought into the Federation a lot more and is consistently angry at Miyagi’s choices and wants to initially trip him up, but he just can’t. And eventually they find themselves back home and patch things up – it’s the intergenerational environmental Trauma babey. You need to go back to the source to begin to heal.

Chozen: Speaking of intergenerational trauma… I mean, he’s gone through the Academy, he’s wound up as a combat pilot/second pilot on a great ship, (in this Sato isn’t captaining a ship, he’s risen in the ranks, but he’s pulling strings), he’s going through it. Unsure of what actually would happen, but I like him for combat pilot as a counterpoint to Kumiko’s flight pilot. Poetic.

Terry: OOOOKaaaay, who the heckening is Terry Silver in this? In canon I already HC him as almost a ghost, so how does that translate here? He’s an intergalactic crime boss, he’s got 50 different stories told about him (he’s an augment like Khan, he’s worked with Borg, he’s got contacts throughout the Federation, he came from the Gamma Quadrant) – only Kreese marginally knows him and knows he used to be an ensign, but before that… even he’s not sure…

Barnes & Snake: They work for Terry… do you think he’d do a longterm con of getting his own people into Starfleet through the Academy? I feel like he would. Officer Class, except Snake probably wound up in lowgrade security, I cannot see him having the brains to move that far up the ladder. I’m inventing a whole conspiracy now…. or maybe Terry hired Barnes after he got kicked out of the Academy, hmmm...

Jessica: I want her to be Science Class, so that’s what she is. Research and Development. Social sciences and Xeno-archaeology. She makes and collects gifted pots.

Carmen: She’s a nurse. I feel like she also came through in an unconventional way, possibly studying nursing in a civilian capacity and worked on civilian ships for a few years, using it as payment for traveling with her mom and her kid. Then, eventually, ends up on the same Starship as Johnny and Daniel and Co. (and now I kinda want to see her training under Ali, but in my head Ali left before Carmen entered the picture).

Rosa: I feel like the Diaz family didn’t grow up on earth – I’m aware that this puts people of colour mainly off-earth, but I’m thinking about Star Trek’s earth-metaphor as “paradise” (DS9) while it lets all the nasty stuff happen outside, which is… very similar to “first world/third world country” rhetoric + how in Karate Kid and Cobra Kai first Miyagi and then the Diaz family are immigrants. I think Rosa Diaz would get on with Miyagi – like a type of Guinan and Picard situation, where she’s definitely a civilian, but constantly ends up on conversation with the Captain and he’s not quite sure what exactly her history is. Also I’m imagining a lil toddler-Miguel on a big starship.

Amanda: Similar to Kumiko I can see Amanda in a lot of places – administrative? Officer class? Intelligence officer/analyst? Bridge crew? Captain-in-training? What are we thinking here? Also I wonder about her past, but that’s something I do in canon as well. I kind of like the idea that she’s worked incredibly hard for what she has, putting herself through the Academy, presenting the front of someone who grew up with giving parents on the “Paradise” of earth, but actually she didn’t…

[cobrakaisecretsanta]

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[phoomwhoosh]

@allvalley100 Thanks to @ceruleangold and @phantomcomet for accidentally assisting me with this Baker’s Dozen drabble. I’m sure those two are gonna be thrilled I did this. XD Under a cut for violence. 

Was a baker’s dozen of cakes possible? It’d be a lot of cake, wouldn’t it?

Daniel didn’t know why he was thinking about this as he was bleeding from a stab wound. Maybe he just wished he’d had cake earlier.

He turned his head and saw Johnny getting strangled by Kreese again. He wasn’t certain how he could—oh, no, Johnny had it handled. He elbowed Kreese in the side hard enough that the man actually let go. Then he kicked Kreese in the head and rushed over to Daniel’s side.

Sirens sounded from very close-by.

“You’ll be alright, LaRusso.”