The trio returned to the Academy with a couple of weeks to spare before the start of their third year, thanks to how smooth their journey was. It was great except for the fact that Zach had learned that the smoother his journeys were, the more trouble awaited him at the destination.
But it wasn't just trouble that greeted them at the Academy's gates.
"Rierdan!" The young man who had been in a coma last they saw him was standing there in the middle of the Academy, waiting for them. He looked healthier than last time.
"Hey, guys." He waved and greeted them with a smile. He barely moved his hand before he was tackled by the three of them. Rierdan just sighed like he was used to it. Coming back from a coma really let him know which friends missed him and didn't mind showing it.
"You ready to take revenge on those bastards, Rierdan?" Zach helped Rierdan back on his feet with an outstretched hand.
