Serena returned to Sky High, but did not publicize her ordeal. She started taking Medic Class to test her healing abilities to their furthest.
"It is best that you learn this if after a battle you need to stay to attend to the victims," Nurse Joy stated for the class' benefit.
The first two weeks was spent on all types of burns. The class learned that Aloe Vera and lidocaine were good on sun burns so she wouldn't waste her time/ energy healing them. They learned the severity and differences between burns.
"This burn leaves the area numb from killing the nerves, chars the skin like a scab, and muscle might damage," Nurse Joy asked like Alex Tribek from Jeopardy.
"What is a third degree burn?" Warren Peace answered after hitting the buzzer. He was an ace on fire related topics and chose to be on the red team.
Nurse Joy gave the Red Team five points. She motioned for the team member to rotate. She used Jeopardy as a way to practice before a test/ exam. The point system ranged from 1-6 points per correct answer. There were three teams with four members each. The teams were named after colors, not the team leaders/ captains to prevent resentment. The winning team won a first aid kit, which earned groans of disappointment.
She showed them x-ray samples of a simple versus a compound fracture during their one week on fractures.
"This open fracture breaks through the skin."
Serena hit the buzzer, "What is a compound fracture?"
Nurse Joy wore her usual white BSN jacket over her forest green blouse. "That is correct, four points to the purple team."
The class also studied plants, good and bad along with what to do if ingested.
"This sap from this succulent plant has healing properties," Nurse Joy was the only one to give the clues, leaving the students to answer.
Leah, the plant genius was nearly bouncing out of her seat as she slammed her hand down on the buzzer, "What is Aloe Vera?" She liked to be on the green team.
Nurse Joy talked about dieffenbachia with its toxic sap, which could suffocate a person once the sap caused the throat to swell shut. She pointed out poisonous berries like the yew berries.
The class was taught about diseases that were deadly like Ebola or measles. Some of the diseases had cures or antidotes. They saw the diseases disgusting symptoms like boils.
The class spent two weeks on bronchitis, hypothermia, pneumonia, and . They listened to the lungs, watched a video on each topic, and completed a crossword puzzle. They saw how bronchitis and hypothermia could lead to pneumonia. They learned which antibiotics like Z-Pak were used to treat bronchitis.
Serena healed a little girl too weak to fight her case of pneumonia after falling into a frozen lake, trying to save her kitten. Serena felt so bad for the little girl, wearing herself out further crying in fear.
Serena's hands glowed silver as she concentrated on healing the six year old female. Unbeknownst to Serena, the girl's case was two days from killing her.
Sweat dripped down Serena's forehead and past the eight point star. As she pulled away, she couldn't stop a shiver from running up her body. She ate a banana with orange-mango juice for her afternoon snack.
The next day, Diane Moon called the Sky High on a Friday, "Serena is not able to come in today. She is sick." Her role today was Supermom, not Superwoman.
Used Kleenex that missed the trashcan littered the floor around Serena's bed. A peeled orange sat on a plate with a steaming mug of black tea that used honey as a sweetener, instead of pure cane sugar.
Serena was personally miserable as she suffered a head cold. Her runny nose caused her voice to be nasal. Her nose was also red and raw from the constant blowing. She was propped up by pillows in bed. She was watching Bones since she read Kathy Reich's books last year.
Diane moved the 42 inch TV in there until Serena got better. She sent Kenji to Wal-Greens for MucinX, more tea with honey, and Kleenex with lotion plus. Diane gave her daughter a vitamin E pill worth 200% of her Daily Value. She took her daughter's temperature every three hours.
"Baby moon, you pushed yourself too far for that little girl." Diane kissed her forehead, affectionately. "I hate to say it, but you cannot save them all." Diane wore a navy blue skirt with a sky blue shirt.
Serena teared up even though she knew it was true. She did not want to think that it was fair. She was emotionally overwhelmed and physically drained. Sleep overtook her mind and body, pulling her into the world of dreams.
A young woman with violet highlights in her black tresses held a sad Serena like a sister. "Princess, life and death are partners in the circle of life. Your pure heart is the reason you treasure every life. Never change, princess." The woman in the violet gown comforted the fledging superhero. "We are so proud of your many accomplishments." The nameless female started to glow purple, causing Serena to breathe easier than when she went to sleep.