The boy gave a weak smile. "I didn't do it for any sort of payment. I'm just glad I could help." Then the boy sort of collapsed into the Ranger's arms. His weary body could no longer support itself, but he managed to say one more thing before he fell unconscious. "We kept getting interrupted when you asked my name," he said. "My name is Kosuke Ataru. It's nice to officially meet you Mr. Jorman." And slumber claimed him.<br/><br/>When next the boy woke the first thing he felt was warm blankets and a soft bed.<span style="font-style: italic">That's right,</span>he remembered.<span style="font-style: italic">We beat the invaders and I fell asleep.</span>Slowly, the boy opened his eyes and blinked sleepily a few times. He sat up slowly and looked around the room. He was in the healing center. There were a few others who had been in the battle that were now receiving treatment here. It was likely he'd just been brought here for a good rest, as he hadn't received any wounds and rest was the only way to regenerate manna.<br/><br/>As soon as the doctor in charge noticed he was awake, he quickly made his way over to the boy's bedside.<br/><br/>"So you're awake young Mr. Ataru," he said pleasantly. "You should hear it, the whole town is talking about the flying angel boy who helped save the town. You're a hero."<br/><br/>Kosuke smiled. "Please, I'm no hero. I just contributed everything I could, the same as everyone else who was fighting out there. That's all anyone can do." The boy looked over to see the Ranger sleeping in a chair at his bedside. "How long had he been there?" The boy asked.<br/><br/>"Since you arrived," the doctor responded. "You slept a good twelve hours. It's the next day already."<br/><br/>"Twelve hours huh?" Kosuke voiced. "I overestimate my resilience. Maybe the next time I run into something like this I can come up with a less exhausting plan. I don't know if I could do this again."<br/><br/>"You've done it once," the doctor said, "let's hope there's never a need for it again." The doctor walked away then and left him and the Ranger alone. It seemed the conversation had roused him from his own sleep.