Warning: Major Character Death. Somewhat graphic description of said death. Hurt, No Comfort.
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating it.
Cookies if you know what August 15th is a reference to. Shh! Don't tell anyone though. It would spoil it.
August 15th: 6:18pm
嘘みたいな 陽炎が「嘘じゃないぞ」って 嗤ってる
August 15th was the day of the SFIT Showcase. Tadashi couldn't be more proud. Hiro's presentation had gone off perfectly and Professor Callaghan had personally handed Hiro the letter of acceptance to him. The expression of utter glee on Hiro's face was well worth all the hours, sleepless nights and stress these past two weeks. Finally, his brother was using that big head of his. Tadashi had always known that Hiro would go on to do great things; he just needed a small push in the right direction.
Aunt Cass pulled both Hiro and Tadashi into a tight hug. "I am so proud of you two," she said, squeezing them tight. She let them go and announced,"Food is on me!"
Next to them Fred let out a cheer over the thought of free food. Wasabi gave Hiro a thumbs up. Gogo smiled as Honey Lemon all but vibrated with excitement next to her.
"Things will be interesting next semester with you around, Hiro," Gogo said.
"I can't believe I got in," Hiro said. His smile was so wide, it threatened to split his face in half. Then he stopped, a thought suddenly occurred to him. "Oh wait!" Hiro said. "I forgot my neurotransmitter! You guys go ahead. I'll meet you back at the car."
Hiro took off, running back toward the building.
"Don't take too long," Tadashi called after him.
"I won't!" Hiro shouted back, over his shoulder.
"So Tadashi, how do you feel about having your brother around in the labs?" Wasabi asked. They leisurely walked back to the parking structure. The happy mood was contagious and everyone was still basking in the joy of Hiro's success.
Tadashi only beamed with more pride at Wasabi's question. "I can't wait, really. Hiro has always been a great kid. I know he's going to do amazing things."
An explosion cut off their conversation. Startled, Tadashi turned around to see smoke rising in the distance. A lead stone dropped in his heart as he realized that was the building they had just come from. "Hiro!" he shouted, taking off. He brushed off the startled protests from his friends and Aunt Cass.
People were pouring out of the building, screaming and panicking. Tadashi ran straight into a woman who had come out. "Excuse me, sorry. But have you seen my brother, Hiro? He's about this tall and wearing a blue jacket," Tadashi blurted out, frantic. He didn't see Hiro among the crowd of people that had come out; didn't run across him as Tadashi had dashed back to the building. Where was his brother?
The woman's eyes grew wide, recognizing Hiro's description. Fear reflected in her brown eyes, highlighted by the blaze of the fire. "Y-Yes! I saw him by the bathroom. I don't know if he came out!"
Tadashi's heart stopped for a single second. The very thought of Hiro still being inside of the burning building caused terror to run through his body. He shuddered, already fearing the worst. Not his baby brother.
Without another moment of hesitation, Tadashi flew up the stairs. He ignored the woman's protests that it was too dangerous for him to go in. Hiro was still in the building. Tadashi had to save him.
Just as he had reached the final step, another explosion rocked the building, sending Tadashi flying. He rolled back onto his feet, watching in horror as the building was beginning to collapse. Oh god. Hiro was still inside. "No!" he shouted. "No! Hiro! HI-!"
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