The bell had rung for the end of lunch leaving Mikoto with Sylphid and Siesta since Tabitha had class.
Currently Mikoto was walking with Siesta towards Louise's room where Saito was recovering.
Neither of them talked much due to Siesta not knowing what to say and Mikoto was busy talking to her sisters.
Arriving at Louise's room Siesta opened the door and walked in followed by Mikoto who closed it.
When she'd turned back around Mikoto could see Siesta grab Saito's hand and wish he'd wake up soon before she began to clean the room.
Mikoto stood at the door calmly observing Siesta, it was obvious that she cared a great deal about Saito and seeing him in this state was extremely distressing for her.
So whilst Siesta frantically cleaned the room clearly trying to take her mind off the fact that if nothing was done Saito might never wake up, Mikoto slowly made her way over to him and placed her hand on his forehead.
Ignoring Siesta's question of what she was doing Mikoto focused on his brains electric signals trying to determine the location of his brain injury.
After a few minutes Mikoto she smiled.
She could fix this.
Granted there weren't many head injuries could fix but near the start of the war this was one a lot of espers suffered from, the head injuries would generally heal on their own, problem was the shock caused espers to end up unconscious for an unknown amount of time, they'd dubbed this condition Battle Shock.
Fact of the matter is lots of people think they're mentally prepared for a fight when reality they're not. Take the fire mage she'd beaten half an hour earlier, despite only having a broken nose and maybe a small bump on the head he would probably be unconscious for the rest of the day because of shock.
Luckily battle shock was only a one time thing but in the war they had a limited amount of level 3 and level 4 espers and it was really inconvenient to having them suffer from battle shock. So Misaki Shokuhou came up with a cure which was explained to Mikoto who then researched a way for electromasters to cure it as well considering electromasters were the most common type of esper there was, and after a crash course to a group of telepaths and electromasters the problem was fixed.
Sitting on the bed Mikoto placed her hands either side of Saito's temple before making sure her body was out of the way for what she knew would happen the moment she used her ability.
Mikoto grinned up at a confused looking Siesta, "ready?"
"For what?" asked Siesta completely lost in what Mikoto was doing.
Mikoto's grin widened slightly before she sent a jolt of electricity through her fingers into Saito's head.
Immediately his eyes snapped open and he shot into a sitting position with a yelp.
Siesta's eyes widened in surprise and she covered her mouth in shock as Mikoto stood up.
Bringing her hands slightly away from her mouth she whispered, "Saito-san."
Pausing from rubbing his aching temples Saito glanced up at Siesta his eyes immediately brightening.
"Siesta" he smiled.
Tears were gathering in her eyes as she choked back a sob before tackling an unprepared Saito causing him to fall back on the bed in surprise.
Saito blushed when he felt Siesta's breasts were pushing against his chest and struggled to stop a goofy smile from appearing on his face.
Whilst this was going on Mikoto stood slightly awkwardly by the side of the bed with a light blush of her own.
Clearing her throat she stopped Siesta's incoherent babbling as both her and Saito turned to look at her.
Saito's face got redder as he realized that Mikoto had seen everything and Siesta looked mortified having completely forgotten about her.
"You should probably eat something and rest, the pain will be gone by tomorrow morning and no I don't have any bufferin."
Saito groaned, he felt terrible as though someone had used him as a punching bag, oh wait someone had.
Mikoto smiled "I'll see you both later" and without waiting for a reply, left the room.
Tabitha was still in class and Sylphid was sleeping outside leaving Mikoto to her own devices.
Making her way back outside Mikoto grit her teeth in slight pain.
2 days wasn't anywhere near enough time to heal Mikoto's severely overworked body and it had been screaming at her ever since the fight, however she'd learned to ignore it because during battles if you falter even for an instance you die.
The bright sun forced Mikoto to stop walking and close her eyes briefly whilst she brought her arm up and just stared at the sky.
Redirecting her focus she brought her arm down and stared at her blood stained hands, she'd tried to wash them many times but no matter how much soap she used, how hard she scrubbed the blood remained.
Clenching her hands she decided to go sleep with Sylphid at least that way her body would have a chance to recover.
Taking a step in her direction she stumbled slightly as her world started spinning. Shifting her feet she tried to regain her balance but the moment her foot touched the ground unbearable pain shot through her body as her legs buckled and she crashed to the ground.
Everything around her was spinning, she felt hot yet cold at the same time, the agonizing pain that prevented her from moving was completely overwhelming her senses.
Mikoto internally cursed as her vision faded and she was pulled into unconsciousness.
"Finally" exclaimed Kirche after the teacher had left signaling the end of class.
"I thought it would never end" she proclaimed as both she and Tabitha left the classroom.
Tabitha and Kirche walked toward the door leading outside.
Making their way outside Tabitha immediately spotting Sylphid sleeping against the wall of the castle.
However Mikoto wasn't with her normally this wouldn't have worried her but there was an unsettling feeling in her gut.
Walking as fast as she could without jogging she made her way over to Sylphid vaguely aware Kirche was following her.
Sylphid raised her head when Tabitha was nearly in front of her.
"Mikoto" was all Tabitha said as both Sylphid and Kirche's eyes widened and they both started scanning the square for any signs of the brunette.
Sylphid immediately got up and began trying to find Mikoto's scent.
It didn't take long and following her nose she lead both Tabitha and Kirche right in front of the girls dorms.
When Tabitha saw Mikoto lying on the ground in front of the girls dorms her heart filled with dread.
Sylphid immediately bolted towards her followed by Tabitha who ran as fast as her short legs would allow closely followed by Kirche who clearly wasn't used to running.
Skidding to a halt Tabitha called Mikoto's name hoping to get a response.
In blind panic she dropped her book and staff hastily grabbing Mikoto's arm desperately trying to shake her awake.
She couldn't lose Mikoto not after what happened to her parents.
Tears were falling from her eyes when she was suddenly pulled away from Mikoto.
"NO!" she cried as she struggled against the arms holding her.
"Tabitha... Tabitha, calm down Tabitha" called Kirche desperately trying to get her friends attention.
Kirche was scared something was wrong with Mikoto and Tabitha was freaking out luckily Sylphid was staying quiet but it was obvious she was scared too, someone needed to take control and it looked like that person was going to have to be her.
Positioning herself in front of Tabitha, Kirche gripped her upper arms shaking her slightly.
"Tabitha I need you to listen to me" Kirche demanded urgently bringing Tabitha's attention towards herself.
"We need to help Mikoto but freaking out is not helping, ok" Tabitha nodded sniffling slightly.
Kirche let go of Tabitha and turned back to Mikoto, grasping her shoulder she gently shook her.
"Mikoto, can you hear me?" somehow managing to make her voice sound calmer then she felt.
Mikoto's eye opened slightly as she let out a quiet pain filled whimper.
Kirche's eyes softened, "we're getting you to the infirmary ok."
Mikoto's eye closed as she managed a small nod in acknowledgment.
Standing up Kirche pulled out her wand and cast a levitation spell before motioning to Tabitha to get on Sylphid.
Shakily picking up her staff and book Tabitha clambered onto Sylphid who had lowered herself as far as she possibly could.
Kirche place Mikoto behind Tabitha and climbed on behind her.
"Sylphid, I need you to take us to the infirmary as quickly as you can" called Kirche hoping the dragon would listen to her.
Immediately Sylphid took off towards the infirmary.
Coming to a stop in front of one of the infirmary windows Sylphid once again lowered herself as far down as her body would allow.
Kirche immediately dismounted giving a quick thanks to the young dragon before knocking on the window as hard as she could, immediately gaining the attention of those inside.
A disgruntled Jane opened the window.
"Something's wrong with Mikoto!" exclaimed Kirche before she could speak.
Redirecting her gaze to Sylphid's back she could immediately tell something was terribly wrong.
Mikoto's body was hunched over Tabitha and light tremors seemed to rack her frame.
As if sensing her gaze Mikoto's eye opened slightly.
Immediately jumping out of the window Jane practically teleported to Mikoto's side.
Placing her hand on Mikoto's forehead she watched Mikoto close her eye.
"Way too hot" she muttered before removing her hand.
Pulling out her wand she levitated Mikoto off Sylphid and onto a bed in the infirmary.
Kirche and Tabitha followed her back through the window and sat down on the bed next to Mikoto's clearly afraid of what was happening.
Muttering a detection spell under her breath Jane waited for the results.
This spell will tell her what the underlying cause of any patient's ailment was allowing her to give the appropriate treatment.
Getting the result her eyes snapped open and she paled.
Rushing to her desk she grabbed a spare piece of paper and scribbled a message on it before grabbing another and scribbling another message.
Turning back towards the 2 students she spoke.
"I need one of you to deliver this note to Marteau the head chef it's paramount he gets this as soon as possible and then I need this one delivered to the headmaster."
"I'll do it" Kirche volunteered after all Tabitha wasn't in any state to go anywhere.
Jane nodded passing the letters to Kirche who bolted out of the room.
She then turned towards Tabitha, "I'm going to need your help to save Mikoto."
Tabitha nodded and shakily stood.
Jane opened a cupboard and brought out a metal stand and a long tube.
"I need you to pass me things when I ask for them" Tabitha nodded and made her way towards the open cupboard as Jane began setting up a complicated looking apparatus around Mikoto.
Around 5 minutes later, Osmond and Colbert entered the infirmary with an exhausted Kirche who was being followed by Louise, Siesta and Saito.
Kirche immediately collapsed on a bed whilst Jane didn't waste any time putting everyone else there to work passing her things and putting things together.
About 10 minutes after that Marteau rushed in with a massive pot containing a delicious smelling liquid.
They worked all night doing their best to save Mikoto until there was nothing more they could do and they all spent the night in the infirmary hoping that what they'd done was enough.
Warm thought Mikoto as she started to regain conciseness.
Breathing in deeply Mikoto nose picked up familiar smells and bit back a groan as realized she was back in the infirmary again.
Opening her eyes she blinked away the blurriness before taking note of the stand next to her bed.
Looking at it she could see two bags one she identified as an IV drip but the other bag contained some kind orange liquid following the tube it disappeared under the blankets covering her.
What happened wondered Mikoto the last thing she remembered was walking out the dorms then nothing.
The door suddenly opened causing Mikoto to panic slightly and close her eyes deciding to pretend she was still unconscious.
"Back again I see" came a slightly amused voice that Mikoto recognized and Jane's.
Using her radar Mikoto watched the 2 people who entered the room stop as one of them nodded before making their way over to her.
The other just stood and rubbed the back of their head, "Yeah we just can't stay away" said another familiar voice.
Kirche wondered Mikoto as the first person sat on a chair next to her and grabbed her hand squeezing it gently.
There were a few moments of silence before Mikoto could hear a soft hiccuping sound signaling someone was crying.
The second person slowly moved towards the first.
"Come on Tabitha don't cry, she'll wake up soon" the grip on her hand tightened.
Tabitha Mikoto slowly opened her eyes and turned her head slightly towards Tabitha.
She had her eyes closed as hot tears ran down her cheeks causing Mikoto's heart to flare up in pain.
Not wanting to see her new friend in such pain Mikoto squeezed her hand back in reassurance.
Immediately Tabitha's blue eyes snapped open instantly locking onto Mikoto's chestnut brown ones.
"M-Mikoto" her voice shook as if she wasn't believing what she was seeing.
"Hey" replied Mikoto internally grimacing at how raw her voice sounded.
The chair clattered to the ground as Tabitha threw herself on top of Mikoto hugging her as if she was about to disappear.
Mikoto rubbed her back soothingly as Tabitha cried her worry and fear out on Mikoto's chest.
Jane and Kirche had also rushed over when they heard Mikoto speak.
"Welcome back" Kirche whispered, smiling in relief as tears also ran down her face.
Jane placed her hand on Mikoto's forehead before smiling and removing it, "You are the most troublesome patient I have ever had" she proclaimed as her eyes shined with unshed tears.
Looking at the 3 obviously relieved mages around her Mikoto smiled slightly.
Maybe the mages here weren't so bad after all.
Another chapter done let me know what you think I love reading comments from people it's what makes me want to keep writing.
Just so you know Bufferin is apparently the Japanese version of aspirin.
I am at University so I'll write when I have time and I'll update when I finish a chapter and yes I am aware of how atrocious my time management is, I'm trying to improve it.
Till next time.