American Wrestler: The Wizard Page #5

I could have hurt him worse,

and I wanted to.

When a hero fights

the dragon

is he worried

about hurting the beast?

No, he takes his sword

and drives it

straight into its heart,

and the crowd loves him for it.

What is the point, uncle?

Now, I'm going to miss

the rest of my meets.

'The whole team

is going to lose'

'and they're going

to be mad at me'

and now the school is going

to hate me again.

My mother will be ashamed.

That is right.

Because she wants

to keep you weak.

To keep you safe,

her little azizam

that is all

you will ever be to her.

Come here.

This is who you are now.

A fighter, a winner.

Who do you like better?

Mr. tabad,

we haven't officially met-

is this

about the fight?

That boy has been bullying Ali

from the first day.

And that's no excuse for Ali

to beat him up.

Americans.

You're so safe

in your bubble. Soft.

That is why you haven't won

in so many years.

We don't need to agree

but I do need your help.

I'm sure you know that

sectionals is coming up.

Yes, and Ali should be there,

leading them.

And if he's lucky,

he will be.

But regardless, I..

I came to see if you'd help me

with the other boys.

What?

I like what you've been

doing with Ali. I..

Uh, it would have to be in an

unofficial capacity, of course

but, because

you're not a teacher, so..

What are you asking me?

I'd like you

to be my assistant coach.

Heh.

What about, um..

...the American boys

what will they think?

You've taught Ali

how to win.

They'll listen to you.

But I need Ali

to listen to me too.

Especially around school.

Will I get to wear

one of those?

I think as an assistant coach

you have to.

And there were,

like, five smokin' babes

five smokin' babes.

No, I was walking in the party.

What are you talking about..

Hey, guys, having a good time

sitting around?

'You having fun?'

sectionals are in two weeks

we're seeded last

and none of you..

...are ready.

'Which is why'

I asked Ali's uncle to..

...save our asses.

Raise your hand if you're

interested in learning

some awesome new moves

for the tournament.

Coach tabad..

...take 'em to the mat.

I'm going to show you

some very advanced moves

world class moves,

olympic-level moves.

Some, very dangerous.

You? Come here.

The first one,

we call gol rizen.

The throne flower.

You control the wrist

use your hips, and..

One move, from your feet,

to his back.

You talked to Skinner yet?

'Feet to back. '

Only those who risk

pushing themselves too far

can possibly know

how far one can go.

Perhaps I pushed you

too far, too soon.

- Why won't he talk to me?

- He's right there, go ask him.

- I said I'm sorry.

- Apology accepted.

Then why do you

keep ignoring me?

I've gotta go to math. Can we

just talk about this later?

Damn, Ali, why do

i have to do all the work?

See? Now, everyone knows.

Call me when you

get back from Mars.

Here, here you go.

We found a tunnel complex

when we were on patrol.

And, um..

Ronnie went in first.

That's when

we heard the blast.

By the time we got him out,

you coul..

You couldn't even

recognize him, you know?

And, uh..

...i went a little crazy.

I did.

This is the grave of my best

friend and I can't even tell you

'the last time

i was up here. '

because I don't want to think

about all the things

that I did over there.

I was so filled with rage

rage like I think

you're starting to feel, inside.

Always ready to even the score

but it never evens out.

Not when it's fueled by anger.

You don't need that.

You hear me?

You're bigger than that.

What the hell

do you think you're doing?

I- i came to say I'm sorry

'and that I know

what I did was wrong'

but I'd like you

to reconsider

kicking me off

the wrestling team.

You're lucky

you're not expelled.

But there are people

counting on me.

My coach and, and..

Oh, yeah, they're people

counting on you.

And you let them down,

didn't you? Everyone. And me!

And the next kid like you

that comes into this school

you let him down too.

Please let me

make it up to you.

You can make it up by taking

responsibility for your actions.

Accept the punishment,

don't whine about it.

And next time,

think about the rules

before you attack

another student.

Now, go on.

Get back to your business.

Go on.

Sir, do you know

what this is?

- It's a key?

- It is a paradise key.

The revolutionary guard

gave it to boys

they thought were too small

or unfit for combat

and they told us it would

open the gates to heaven.

And then we were sent

into the Iraqi minefields

to clear a path

for the soldiers.

'It was our duty to die

so that the more valuable boys'

'the fighters would survive. '

I, I didn't believe that

and my parents

didn't believe that.

So, I, I came here.

If I followed the rules,

i would be dead.

I know what I did was wrong

and I'm really sorry.

But, when you're

fighting for your life

sometimes you don't know

when to stop.

This jacket..

It means

everything to me.

No, I'm good.

Look who it is?

This is what food

should taste like. Are you done?

in the cabinet over there.

'You wanted to see me?'

uh, Dan here

uh, tells me that

you'd be ready to take the team

to the sectionals

this weekend.

- You want me to drive them?

- Sorry?

I cannot believe you.

You-you think I'm-

no, no no.

Hafez, no.

Now, listen,

my number came up

at the veterans

housing association.

I have to sign the papers,

in person, this weekend

Saturday, or I lose it

and I go

to the back of the line.

I need you to cover for me.

To-to cover for you?

Heh.

We need you to coach

the team, Mr. tabad.

- Me?

- Yes.

Sectionals.

Yes. I accept.

Wonderful. Very good.

Yeah.

Oh, sorry.

'Alright. You all

have worked very hard. '

I am proud of each

and every one of you.

We go out there,

we show them what we can do.

We show them

what we are made of.

I am honored

to lead you into this battle.

With me. East petaluma!

Brace!

Let's go.

'Welcome to

north post sectionals. '

'the winners

from today's matches'

'will move

to the state finals. '

'good luck. '

did you hear about Knox?

Apparently he's already

qualified for state.

Killed everyone in north bay.

He went 8 and 0.

Where are your brothers?

Uh, if I'm not wrestling

for state championship

they're not interested.

'Jimmy petersen,

from east petaluma'

'and cleary hope,

from clovis'

'please check in. '

see you on the podium.

You are a champ

you left it

all out on the mat.

There's nothing more

you could have done.

Hey, I'm proud of you.

'I am proud of you. '

Ali, you do everything

i taught you.

You go out there and you show

them who you're made of.

Go do it.

Don't lose!

'Do you hear me?

Don't lose. '

somebody shut him up.

'Come on. You got him!'

Yeah!

'Winner at 126 pounds'

'Ali jahani!'

Hey, uncle. Everybody's going

to Mary's pizza, to celebrate.

Yeah, yeah. I'll celebrate

after you win state.

What do you think Knox

is doing right now, hm?

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