He had a gap toothed smile,
and a knowing grin.
Yet all of that was hidden deep within.

Locked away under the sadness.
Under the taunts and tears.
Yet even for a genius it took a bit to persevere.

With his brother gone and his robot pal missing,
every minute he felt himself slipping.

What did it take a Hiro to get back on their feet?
What did it take to know they were beat.