Dragoon's Ryu: Reborn

Chapter 3: Aftermath

After the events of the first day, school shut down normal classes for two days. The metal, earth and fire students where busy rebuilding the parts of the buildings that where damaged due to the battle. The nature students were tasked with helping to bring back the vegetation that was burned from the flames and to aid in the regrowing of areas that needed the most help. The water, light, sound and dark students were tasked with lending aid to the civilians that where in need of help. They would help with medical supplies and getting the needed elementals to aid in reconstruction. Even with such a big battle. The damage done to the area was minimal. As for Rin, she was kept in the infirmary for the last two days. Not due to any of the injuries she had withstood. No on the contrary, most of her injuries healed in the first day. They kept in the infirmary to regain her strength. Surge never left her side. He spent the entire two days with her, watching over her and helping in any way he could.

"You know you can go help someone else. I'm fine. The nurse said I can leave tomorrow, as long as I behave and don't over do it today." Rin told Surge.
"Nope. I'm not going anywhere. Mostly because of what you just said. IF?  I know you all to well. If I don't keep an eye on you you will go and do something reckless." Surge did know her well. This was a girl that never liked to ask for help. Her nature of fire, made her passionate and quick to anger. She was always known for hiding it well thanks to the light attribute she also had. "Besides. I think we should talk now that you have most of your strength back."
Before Surge could continue in walked the Head mistress along with Rei, Cammy, and Tifa. The reason being that the three elven sisters where the daughters of the head mistress and still friends of Rin and Surge.
"Surge, have you talk to her yet about her new power?" Asked the Head Mistress.
"No Mistress Tatiana. I was just about too."
"Than I will talk to her and you right now about that and something else. This is why my daughters are here too." That comment did not sit well with Rin or Surge. It sent a chill down both of there spines. "Now first off. Rin the power you used while battling the dragon, what do you know of it?" She answered as quick as she could. "Well, I remember hearing a voice in my head. The next thing I knew I was surrounded by flames, but they didn't burn. More like they where welcoming, like a hug. Than I was in armor with wings and I heard that voice one more time say Dragoon. After that I fought the dragon than I was saved by Surge wearing similar armor and the dragon fled. But he said something odd." "Who dear? Surge?" Asked Tatiana. "No. The dragon. He said that "I would be crazy to change two Dragoons let alone three." I thought it was just me and Surge. The legend always said only two Dragoons have ever been revived at the same time sense the "Great War?"  "That is true my dear. And I will get to that in a moment. But first, understand that yes you have been awaken as one of the Legendary Dragoon Knights, you and Surge it would seem. With that you two will also have great responsibilities not only to your homes to to others as well." Tatiana paused for a moment and looked over to her daughters. "That is all I will say on the mater for now. Please rest up and I will see BOTH of you in my office tomorrow. Is that understood?" With pout any hesitation and in perfect sync. "YES MA'AM!"  She left the room only giving her daughters a quick nod. They stayed to talk with their friends.
No sooner did she leave the room Cammy started the conversation. "Rin, that was amazing. I didn't know you had that kind of power. Next time we spar you may need to hold back some. Lol." Just as she finished. "Cammy, that is inappropriate. You know better than that. You are an Elf and are older than you look. You need to start acting your age." The condescending tone of Tifa never did sit well with Cammy. Before Cammy could respond to this.  Now Girls. Remember we are here to comfort Rin not fight. Please behave and no fighting." Rei has always been the voice of reason between the two. She may be the youngest but the water element she represents gave her a calm go with the flow attitude, but she could hold her own against the two. The two of them knew this and just nodded and stopped right there.
"Now. Rin, how are you holding up? Feeling any better?" Rei asked as calmly as ever. "Yes thank you for asking. Truthfully Cammy, I don't know if I could hold back if I wanted too. When that power came out it was like a volcano erupted from within me and everything just exploded." Rin not being one to leave unanswered the things asked of her. "That is normal Rin. It will take time to learn how to control the power better. Once you do the transformation will be at your command not just when needed." Surge said this to try and comfort her, but well. "Smack" Before Surge could react "Shut up you. I'm still mad that you didn't tell me you were a Dragoon. What I don't mean enough to you for you to tell me?" This kind of shocked Surge but the three elven sisters just kind of gave him a look kind of saying "Serves you right!"
"Wait? What did I do wrong this time?" This had him confused. He didn't quite understand why he was getting hit once more. "I did what I could. You know the rules. We are not allowed to tell anyone about our power till the time is needed." Just than she raised her hand to hit him for such an easy out comment. "I'm sorry." And he left to stand outside out of the range of her for a moment to let her relax for a moment. Normally he had a different way to "handle" her but he needed to behave while in the infirmary.
"Rin where you really going to hit him again?" Posed the question from Tifa. "Tell you the truth, no. I just wanted him out of the room for a little bit. I love him but he hasn't left my side sense he carried me here. And it's nice to have some girls to talk too for once." This had Cammy in tears. She was laughing so much she couldn't catch her breath. "I. I. I.  I can't believe he fell for that." Still laughing the whole time. Rei had a thought. "I am sure he didn't "fall" for it. He knew we would keep her calm and she wanted some space for a little bit. That's why he left." Tifa had the same thought but neither of them would say it. They would just let Rin believe what she wanted.
"So when can you leave?" Asked Tifa. "The nurse said as long as I behave myself today, I can be out of here as early as tomorrow morning." "So that means you will back to kicking butt in no time right?" Of course this was Cammy's way of saying glad to hear it. " I am glad to hear it Rin and I am sure so is Surge." Rei as respectful as always. "Truth is, I can't wait. I'm so tired of just laying around and doing nothing. It is driving me insane and I am ready to get going. Plus, need to check on my kendo team to make sure they are not slacking off." Typical Rin. Worried about others in her own way when she should be resting.
"Well Rin, we will see you later. Oh and don't forget Mom wants to see you first thing tomorrow once you are released." Tifa said grabbing Cammy. "Wait........" Cammy tried to protest but she was dragged out of the room anyway. "Rest well." Rei said quickly bowed and followed her sisters out of the room. As they left. "Ok lover boy. The room is all yours now." Cammy said to Surge who was standing by the door as she was dragged out.
As Surge returned to the room, he had some dread in his mind. He knew he needed to talk to her but didn't really want to have this conversation with her. "Ok Rin. Before anything else happens you need to know something." He said this as he entered the room. The look on Rin's face was that of fear. She was thinking the worse. "No I am not breaking up with you."  No sooner did he say this the fear left her. "You will need to be carful for a little while. Your power will be unstable and unpredictable."
"Oh, is that all?" Replied Rin. "Ok boss." "Ok Rin. Time for you to get some more rest. We will need to see Head Mistress in the morning and will need to be rested before than. And yes I will be staying the night to watch over you."  This made Rin smile to have her knight in shining armor watching over her. She laid down to get rest before the meeting.
"Child. Be ready. You will face many challenges as time goes on. This power you have received shall be the biggest test ever." This voice in her head as she slept through out the night. She awoke in the morning just in time to get up eat and change before she had to go for her meeting. Surge had left after she ate to give some privacy. Afterwords the two headed for the head mistress's office for the meeting still somewhat afraid without knowing what it was about.