After some harsh after effects it is time to see where you stand. This bigger than anything at the school.

Enjoy.

~~~~~

With you knocked out cold and senseless and Headmaster interfering, this was a mess. Medical staff stepped in the get the stretcher as Headmaster was escorting Sune to her office. At this point Stella along with Ikki, Ayase, Elise and her girlfriend, Shiziku, and Alice got up and were going to wait in the infirmary waiting area. This didn't look good. Concussion minimum. Possibly a skull fracture. No blood but then that means check for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and internal bleeding. Stella was a mess being comforted by Elise as everyone sat in the waiting area for the doctors to go to work. 

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You start to have these flashbacks in your blackout state. It took you to on the back steps and empty grasslands of a house. Next to you? Your grandmother on your mom's side. Up until you were thirteen due to her passing you would finish the day's work and training with a glass of milk. (You can use anything. Don't mind me.)

"So. How was your run?" She asked.

"Woah... Gram?" You gasped.

"Hello grandson." She smiled in a rocking chair.

"Is this where I think it is?" You ask looking around. All of this looks familiar.

"You're dreaming Deary. It's me. Gram  Helga."

"I'm dreaming? I feel like this is real. It's like a section from my childhood in a timeskip."

"My-my you have grown. Not oversized but built along with being very handsome. You don't look like your father if he kept up with himself. And shaved that awful beard."

"I'm thriving, have goals, and I have a beautiful girlfriend."

"She's beautiful (FN)." She nodded.

"Thank you. But Gram, how am I here?"

Your grandmother shook her head. "That bastard half-brother of yours threw a rock at your head. Then I guess fate brought me here."

"Fate..."

"That's right. Some say destiny. I use fate. It's the path you choose. You're a fighter (FN). So many obstacles you have come across. And I know you. You and Sune have been rivals for years. When he kicked dirt and mud in your face you got back up. You became a better man then he will ever be even at your age. And now it comes down to this."

This was all so sudden. Though it was nice having Gram there again. It's been so long. "What is it Gram?"

"Do you wish to keep fighting?" She asked firmly.

"Keep fighting? I've done it my whole life. What kind of question is that?"

Your grandmother was filled with sorrow. This greatly hurt her. "Your grandfather wasn't ever around when you were in the picture. Do you know why Deary?"

"He died in battle didn't he?" You share her pain. That man could have taught you so much.

"A Viking at his word. He met a samurai once while in his travels. He went to Japan just like what you did. He learned a philosophy from the samurai. He was in full armor. 'A man only has to fight just once in his life. And only then when he's ready to die.' It turns out my husband and your grandfather Hanes did die in battle. But doesn't it sound similar?"

( Quote from Full Metal Panic Fumoffu. )

I grew up in Denmark with a rival. We eventually fly to Japan for a battle I've waited my whole life for. I won fair and square. Then he cheapshot me apparently. But it sounds like the same tale. "Gram, it does. I feel just like Gramps even though I have never met him."

"Ahhh. But keep in mind, Hanes was much older. I was already married and your mother was in middle school. You have yourself a life that hasn't reached it's climax. Let alone it's peak. So why would you want to end it?"

"I don't. Gram, I love you. I wish I could meet Gramps too." You try to not get all emotional. This is where a man has to be strong. "I have more to go and more to show you. You've watching."

"That I have." She nodded.

You walk over and give her a hug. A few tears fall from your face. "I missed you."

"I miss you too (FN). Now fight. It is time for you to go back."

You let go of the hug and bow to her. "I will keep fighting Gram. Thank you. I pledge to make you proud."

She smiled. "More than I already have? Really?"

"Yes!"

"Okay. Tell your mother I said hello." The grasslands and the landscape starts to fade to a white light. "Goodbye Grandson."

"Bye Gram." You nod.

/////

You blink a few times and look all around. Two doctors are at your side. "Where am I?" You pondered.

"The infirmary." Said one of the doctors. "I'm Dr. Unagi. You had a pretty good concussion."

"I what?"

"You were out cold for a while. We have checked on your vitals and upper body. Your neck is stiff so you are in a brace. Then you have some nasty swelling on your head. You got lucky. No fractures, bleeding internal or external, and no TBI symptoms." Stated Dr. Unagi.

"I'm okay?" Clueless for it all.

"We will have you drink some water and have you stay awake for a while. At least for the next four hours."

Meanwhile the Headmaster steps in. This is the first time you have seen her without a cigarette in her mouth. Which is understandable since this is an infirmary. Anything medical.

"Update please." She looked over at the two.

"Concussion, stiff neck, heavy swelling. We will give him some medication and advise him to drink plenty of water and one month before resuming fighting activities or anything physical." The other doctor had some bad news. That was a long period for a fighter at this Academy.

"Thank you Dr. Moxon." Headmaster shook her head.

"How are we doing (FN)?" She walked towards the side of your bed.

"I feel like there is a midget in my head tapping a hammer." You were aching in pain. This was no joking matter. The injury was serious.

"I could imagine. Well here is what's going on." She took a large breath.

"I'm finished aren't I?" You sighed sadly.

"I'm sorry. But you know you aren't cleared to fight anytime soon. That being said you will be dropping out of the tournament which won't go against your professional record. You will remain 1-0. But there is other news. I didn't just come here to burden you with bad news." Headmaster finally was going to shake things up. "I had no choice but to expel Sune."

"He's been expelled!" You gasped.

"I had a lengthy chat with him. He tried to dangerously hurt you. The match was over and from there outside of the set regulations in place, school rules ate in effect. He used blazer ability without permission to harm someone intentionally. Malice intent. Therefore, expulsion. He will be flying back to Denmark in two days. Giving him a little more than a day to pack up his belongings."

"Well that's a headache gone." Finally that idiot got punished.

"Now about your friends." Headmaster smirked. "The doctors will be informing your status with them and I think that girlfriend and roommate of yours will take very good care of you since you will be having a low profile activity."

The doors opened up. Looking at that reddish-pink hair and worried face turning into a smile. "(FN)."

"Stella." You smile at her.

"I'll let you to be. I have some paperwork and reports to take care of before I get back to it." Headmaster walked past Stella. "Yours. But do go easy on him. He's pretty banged up." She exited leaving just the two of you.

"Darling I was so worried about you."

"I had a dream of white light. I can't lie. No idea how long I'll be like this but hopefully not long."

"Come here." She leaned over and kissed you.

Best kiss of my life. She seperated. "I love you."

"I love you more. I'm going to take good care of you. Because you would do the same for me."

~~~~~

Coming 2020 from my apprentice -OmegaZero-

Anyways you won. Banged up but won. Could have been much worse. Sune is going to be gone, Stella and Elise will be aiding you, and everything will fold itself together. Cheers.

-Rel