Rage (epilogue)

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Izana woke, slowly, into a hazy world of pain. The blankets felt odd against them until they remembered the combat and realized they'd lost their right arm and left leg to the damage their garde had sustained in both the physical attack on their unit and when Tsumugi deflected the massive Heigus particle blast that had been aimed at Sidonia. Running their tongue around their dry mouth, they blinked a few times before being able to fully open their eyes and look around. A hospital room.

And someone was holding their remaining hand.

They looked up to find Daisuki, their old friend, smiling at them with tears in their eyes. "Your grandmother had to return to duty. She just left."

"I'm..." Izana croaked before trying to swallow, prompting Daisuki to get them a glass of water. Sipping from the straw and working the moisture around, Izana finally managed, "I'm sorry I missed her. And I'm sorry I haven't called you." As she spoke, Izana looked around, hoping to find Nagate waiting as well, but the room was empty.

"He's outside with your other friend," Daisuki said, seeing Izana searching. They shifted to the side so Izana could see Nagate asleep in the chair out in the hallway, with Yuhata asleep beside him...and leaning onto his shoulder. Izana's jealousy must have scowled, for Daisuki continued. "They've been here for 12 hours now. I see why you like him, though he is rather narrow minded."

Blushing, Izana looked away, which made Daisuki laugh. "You are too proper, Izana. You need to relax and have a little fun. Look me up once you're on your feet and we'll go singing. With or without your Nagate."

"Daisuki!" Izana blushed even more, scandalized by her friend.