Cobra Kai: What if Hawk Had Been Cobra Kai’s First Student

**Cobra Kai: What if Hawk Had Been Cobra Kai's First Student/What if Miguel Didn't Exist?**

**This is basically, What if Hawk was the main character of the show instead of Miguel? Miguel is a minor character**

**Hawk's arc is going nerd to badass to villain to anti-hero to hero. He will show remorse for his actions, but try to bury his feelings. We will see his identity crisis and explore his trauma.**

## Cobra Kai Season 1: Plot

**Eli is introduced to the viewers for the first time by getting bullied by Kyler and his gang because of his lip. Eli is fascinated by Johnny's karate abilities. He begs Johnny to teach him how to fight, and Johnny accepts his request.** **Eli would learn karate faster than Miguel. Johnny will always refer to Eli as Lip much to his dismay. On the first day of school, Eli sits beside his two friends, Miguel and Demetri. Eli tries to strike first by talking to Sam, but Kyler ruins his chance.** **Eli goes to the party as a skeleton instead of a doctor. He gets beaten up by Kyler and his gang.** **Johnny tells Eli to flip the script, so Eli shows up the next day as Hawk. Johnny tells him offence is always better. Sam compliments his Mohawk.** **Hawk will confront Kyler and beat him and his gang up in the cafeteria for being mean to Sam. He wouldn't stop punching him. This will leave Hawk to be suspended. Sam is impressed and blushes.** **Hawk uses his new skills to confront bullies. At first, it's satisfying to see him get retribution he rightfully deserves, but gradually, Hawk becomes less motivated by Justice and the need to settle scores and more by pride and the joy of showing off his skills. Hawk and Sam begin dating, but she continues to lie to her father about him. Hawk attacks Robby and assumes Sam is cheating on him; he accidentally hits Sam. Hawk dominates the All-Valley Tournament in the finale. Hawk vs Robby happens in the finals. Hawk beats Robby by playing dirty, much to Johnny's dismay.** **Hawk is adopted by Carmen Diaz, a latina single mother.**

## Cobra Kai Season 2: Plot

**Hawk dyes his hair Red. With Hawk being the All-Valley Tournament, Kreese targets him by training him in secret, feeding his ego, and manipulating him. Hawk and Johnny's relationship starts drifting apart with Kreese in the middle. A new student named Tory Nichols, proves to be Hawk's equal and eventually starts bonding with him. They start a romantic relationship with each other. Hawk picks a fight with Demetri at the mall, which leads him into joining Miyagi-Do. They become a power couple and start fights with Miyagi-Do students. Tory convines Hawk to steal the Medal of Honor with her after Kreese convinces them. Tory opens up to Hawk about her mother being sick and he comforts her. Hawk and Tory compete against one another in Capture The Headband in the woods. Tension between Hawk, Tory, Robby, and Sam rises. Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai go to a party hosted by Moon; Hawk and Robby almost get into a fight. Demetri tries to convince Hawk to turn good. But, Hawk spills water on him, but shows regret. A school fight happens between Robby, Hawk, Sam, and Tory, Hawk tells Tory to leave Sam alone, but she pushes him away. Hawk ends up beating Robby and sees Demetri bleeding from the distance. He realizes his mistake and starts beating up the Cobra Kai's. Robby gets mad and kicks Hawk off the Balcony. Johnny blames himself for this and Tory aligns herself with Kreese. Hawk's mom gets more screentime this season and is disappointed by him.**

## Cobra Kai Season 3: Plot

**Hawk is visited by Sam, Tory, and Demetri in the hospital. He breaks down after finding out he might never do karate again. Hawk goes up to Kreese and asks him to let him rejoin Cobra Kai. Kreese calls him a loser for showing mercy and says he's nothing. Kreese manipulates Tory to become the new champion in Cobra Kai. Hawk breaks down in front of Johnny and tells him to get out. Hawk spends the majority of time in the wheelchair, he joins Eagle Fang to get revenge on Robby and Cobra Kai. He is filled with Anger, Regret, and Pain (His emotions are shown, but they're not said). Hawk starts walking and rejoices. Johnny is disappointed when he finds out Hawk wants revenge. He tells Sam that he just wants to be her friend. Robby is released from Juvie and tries to attack Hawk, but is protected by Sam. Hawk breaks up with Tory. Sam tries to convince Eagle Fang and Miyagi-Do to work together. Kyler and Tory lead an attack in Sam's house. Hawk loses his fight to Kyler, but is saved by Demetri.**

## Cobra Kai Season 4: Plot

**Hawk tries to prove himself as a good guy, but the Miyagi-Do students don't trust himself. Sam and Demetri don't defend him, so he builds a sparring deck for the students. He spends time with Daniel and apologizes for stealing the medal of honor; Daniel kicks him out. Hawk is attacked by Cobra Kai and they shave his head and injure his leg. He cries and loses his confidence. He works with Daniel in secret to find balance, much to Johnny's dismay. The finale is Hawk vs Robby and Sam vs Tory. Hawk loses to Robby and Sam loses to Tory. Daniel expects Hawk to be mad, but he runs and hugs Daniel. He realizes he doesn't care about the trophy. Hawk decides to leave to find his Dad because he realizes everyone deserves a second chance to turn good.**