Hi, this is my first fanfiction. I hope you like it. I literally had my heart set out for this storyline. No kidding, I literally had my friends and family read it before I posted this.
It was the day of the showcase when things went wrong. It was supposed to be a good time, Hiro getting accepted to "nerd school", Tadashi being proud of the influence he had on his little brother, Gogo, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred congratulating him for his acceptance, and Aunt Cass, being who she is, making a big deal about it.
"MY NEPHEW GOT ACCEPTED! HE GOT ACCEPTED! I LOVE HIM SO VERY MUCH! I'M SUCH A GOOD AUNT! HIRO HAMADA GOT ACCEPTED!" Aunt Cass screamed while running around the building.
"Aunt Cass, calm down," Tadashi said trying to get Aunt Cass to quiet down. "You're making a fool of yourself!" Aunt Cass stopped where she was and looked around seeing that everyone was looking at her, even Professor Callaghan giving her a smirk, knowing how overly excited she was.
"…Oh… Sorry, I'm so sorry, go back to enjoying these wonderful inventions that these young adults have invented. I'm so sorry," Aunt Cass's face turned red as everyone went back to their own business. Everyone snickered at Aunt Cass's embarrassment except for Hiro and Tadashi.
Tadashi walked up to her, saying, "We should probably head home and get ready for a celebratory party for Hiro," Tadashi suggested.
"Yeah, we should. It would probably be a better place if I let it all out at the Café."
Tadashi gave the group a gesture that told them they're heading back to the café. Everyone was out the door to have their party. Gogo, Honey Lemon, Wasabi and Fred were already in Wasabi's car as Tadashi and Hiro were about to get into Aunt Cass's truck, Aunt Cass realized she lost her keys somewhere near the present stage. "Can you boys stay here for just a minute? I think I left my keys near the stage. I'll be right back," Tadashi and Hiro just looked at each other; they knew that Aunt Cass would forget something.
"Sure thing, we'll just wait by the car." Aunt Cass nodded and ran back to the building. Tadashi leaned against the car gazing at the robotics lab with the sky full of stars in the background. He then glanced at Hiro, who is admiring the scenery. "Welcome to nerd school, nerd." Tadashi says looking back.
"Hey, I, um, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you, so… y-you know, thanks for not giving up on me." Hiro says slightly looking away from Tadashi. Tadashi give Hiro a smile; he was really proud that Hiro was so fast to change just to get into college.
Tadashi was soon distracted by an alarm blaring across campus. As Hiro looked around trying to find out where it was coming from, Hiro soon realizes that Tadashi is following the sound, curious of what is going on Hiro runs after Tadashi. Tadashi and Hiro turn at a corner to see the showcase building in a blaze of fire. They see everyone evacuating the building as fast as possible. Hiro doesn't know what to do, but Tadashi's first instinct is to help people get as far away from the building as possible.
Tadashi and Hiro approach a lady that stumbles onto Tadashi, " Are you okay?" he asks, making sure the lady isn't hurt in any kind of way.
"Yeah, but Professor Callaghan and a women is still in there!" The lady said coughing and stumbling away. Tadashi and Hiro both looked at the burning building with concern.
"Where's Aunt Cass?" Hiro asked. Tadashi started looking at the crowd to see any sign of Aunt Cass. He saw no sign of Aunt Cass in the crowd, he soon realized that the woman the lady was talking about was Aunt Cass. Tadashi immediately sprinted to the building hoping to find her. He was quickly stopped by a hand grabbing at his arm. Hiro knew what Tadashi was planning on doing, he quickly grabbed his arm not wanting him to risk his life in the fire "TADASHI NO" Tadashi didn't know what to do, he turns towards the building and sees that the fire has gotten bigger, then he turns back to Hiro.
"Someone has to help," Hiro looked at Tadashi with disbelief as his grip on Tadashi's arm loosened. Hiro couldn't believe what a dangerous risk Tadashi was taking. As Tadashi turns around after being getting out of Hiro's grip, the building explodes sending both Tadashi and Hiro flying backwards. Tadashi was lying on the ground trying to get back on his feet. He turns to see that the building was completely eaten by fire, the only thought running through his mind was he wasn't able to save Professor Callaghan and his aunt on time. He was then reminded that Hiro was also sent back flying, he quickly looks around and sees that Hiro is lying on the ground unconscious.
Tadashi runs towards Hiro, picks him up in his arms, trying to wake him up. "Hiro, wake up. Come on buddy wake up." Tadashi continued to try to wake him up, but with no avail. Tadashi didn't know what to do, he just held Hiro in his arms, his eyes showed that he lost hope that he thought he was the worst son ever, the worst brother ever, and the worst nephew ever. Tadashi was about to cry his eyes out when Hiro started to cough his lungs out. Tadashi's eyes was filled with relief as Hiro's coughing subsided.
"Tadashi, don't go," Hiro said looking at Tadashi.
"Don't worry buddy, I'm not going anywhere," Tadashi said as he turns to the showcase building, shedding a tear. "I'm sorry Aunt Cass," he whispered as his primary attention went back to Hiro. Wasabi, Gogo, Honey Lemon and Fred ran up to Tadashi and Hiro.
"Oh my gosh, are you guys okay? Is anyone hurt?" Honey Lemon asked while checking for any burns, scratches, or wounds on them.
"Honey Lemon, we're okay," he said trying to get Honey Lemon to stop worrying.
"Where's Aunt Cass?" Wasabi asked, looking around. All Tadashi could do was stare at the building with misery. They all looked at the building realizing what they missed. "No," It was all Wasabi could say.
The paramedics showed up to check on Tadashi and Hiro. Hiro wouldn't let go of Tadashi, he was afraid, he needed his older brother and Tadashi needed his little brother. After a few checks up, they left campus with minor injuries. The ride to the café was quiet, no one didn't know what to say. They all lost someone close to them. Tadashi and Hiro lost their aunt, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Gogo, and Fred lost a close friend. Aunt Cass treated them like they were her own kids. They finally made it to the café, Wasabi parked the car and everyone got out and made their way to the door. Tadashi unlocked the door and turned on the lights, they pulled up a chair and sat there. No one said a word to each other, it was all silence, and they just stared at nothingness. Hiro was the first to break the silence by crying, he couldn't hold it in anymore, he had to let it out. Tadashi was the first to comfort him by wrapping his arm around him. Honey Lemon couldn't take it anymore, she broke down, and she couldn't stand watching Hiro cry. She didn't like seeing her friend so heart broken. She ran up to Hiro and gave him a hug. After Honey Lemon broke down, everyone else walked up to Hiro and gave him hug, they wanted Hiro to know that they're there for him. Gogo looked at Tadashi and was about to ask him a question, she was interrupted by him mouthing I'm okay, as a tear was shed. Gogo nods and went back to her spot after Tadashi noticed that Hiro cried himself to sleep.
"I'm going to carry him to bed, I'll be back," Tadashi whispered carrying Hiro in his arms. Tadashi made his way to the stairs, he couldn't help but notice how many pictures there was of Aunt Cass hung up on the wall. Tadashi looked at Hiro trying not to focus on Aunt Cass. Tadashi laid Hiro on his bed and kissed him good night. Tadashi was making his way back to his friends, but stopped at the living room and kitchen. He thought about how much Aunt Cass did for Hiro and him, he never really thanked her for it. Tadashi instantly regretted putting Aunt Cass through so much just for him and Hiro. He sat at the dining table and just stared down, he couldn't stop thinking about what just happened, he couldn't stop thinking about what he never did to thank her. He couldn't take it anymore, he couldn't take all of the pain that he tried to hide. He was sitting there, hands over his face, bawling at the fact that he never said goodbye to her. Gogo was walking up the stairs looking for Tadashi, she finds him at the dining table crying. She knew Tadashi wasn't okay, she walked up to Tadashi and wrapped her arms around him. She stood there hugging him, comforting him, tears started running down her eyes, she was thinking about how much pain they're going through. She couldn't handle it anymore.