AN: This story begins just before the movie ended, after Baymax was reawakened. I do not own this movie of course, but it is my favorite Disney movie ever made. My only problem with it is Tadashi's death, so of course, I am bringing him back… Review, this will be like all of my other stories HINT HINT, it begs for it in my opinion. Hope you like, and if you don't, don't read it!
Hiro broke away from the long anticipated hug.
"Tadashi is here," Baymax spoke.
Hiro stared at Baymax confused, "No Tadashi's not here Baymax. This is where he made you though, do you remember?"
"Tadashi is here," Baymax repeated.
Hiro squinted his eyes thoughtfully, "Hmm… maybe I did something wrong during the rebuild… How much do you remember?"
"I remember everything up until I gave you my healthcare chip. I am a robot. I do not forget," Baymax stated, "Tadashi is here."
"Okay okay Baymax, I guess you can show me the video again. I do want to see him," Hiro admitted.
"I can do one even better." Hiro heard the voice before he saw who was speaking, but it alone was enough to make him freeze.
"You are not breathing," Baymax spoke, "You seem to be paralyzed, are you alright?"
Tears came to Hiro's eyes, "I'm afraid to turn around."
"Why?" His brother's voice came to him once more.
"Because if I do, and you aren't really here, than that means I've gone insane, and if this isn't real then I will be devastated, and I will likely go insane if I'm not already and," Hiro rambled hysterically.
"Hey knucklehead, how long are you going to keep this up? Turn around," Tadashi spoke.
Hiro turned and instantly began to cry, "It's you. It's really you!" He flung himself into the outstretched arms of the older man, "What? How? This isn't possible! I don't understand…"
"Shhh, it's alright Hiro. I'm here. It is me, I promise," Tadashi tried to comfort the sobbing teenager as best as he could, "I'll explain everything."
"A TEST? SERIOUSLY? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ALL OF YOU?" Hiro screamed a few minutes later.
"The showcase isn't the only thing that makes our students qualified to come here," Callaghan spoke.
"Professor Callaghan? You're not in jail?" Hiro asked astonished.
Callaghan chuckled, "No Hiro I haven't gone anywhere, you're the main one who really went anywhere, without knowing it... sort of."
"I don't understand..." Hiro asked, as he looked around at his friends utterly confused.
"When we walked onto the bridge that night, we walked through a portal," Tadashi began.
"Like Callaghan's?" Hiro interrupted.
"No, more of a simulation field," Tadashi explained.
"None of this makes any sense," Hiro said, "It's been months, am I dreaming?"
"It hasn't actually been months Hiro, only a week," Callaghan spoke.
"Think about it, how do you think we rebuilt the school exactly the same way?" Tadashi asked.
"And so quickly too," Honey-lemon added.
"It never blew up," Hiro realized.
"The magic of science my man," Fred said.
"Yeah welcome back little buddy," Wasabi said.
"You're one of us now," Gogo announced.
Tadashi ruffled Hiro's hair, "Welcome to nerd school, nerd. Officially this time. No more tests I promise."
"I passed?" Hiro asked excitedly.
"Of course, why wouldn't you?" Callaghan smiled.
Hiro fidgeted and rubbed his head nervously, "Well I uhh... I mean..."
"Okay so there were a few sketchy areas in the middle. But in the end you did what was right," Callaghan laughed, "Besides Baymax informed us that your judgement was probably only affected by your pubescent mood swings."
Hiro blushed, "Righhhttt, haha sorry about that. But out of curiosity if I had killed you in the simulation?"
"I would be fine in real life," Callaghan spoke, "These tests are completely safe."
"But your test would have abruptly ended and you would have flunked out immediately, and been banned from the school without a second chance,"Tadashi spoke, and he gave Hiro a look telling him that they would discuss that later.
Hiro looked at his feet, "Well I'm glad that everything worked out then. No hard feelings?"
Callaghan shook his head, "No Hiro I meant what I said before, I look forward to seeing you in class. For now go home with your brother and rest, you've had a very tough week and the simulation can really suck the energy out of you."
"Come on I'll take you," Tadashi said. Hiro smiled and nodded as he followed.
"Aunt Cas has been worried sick about you, she'll be so glad to know you passed," Tadashi said.
"She couldn't have been as upset as she was in the simulation. How could you do that to me? I thought I'd lost you," Hiro spoke softly.
Tadashi ruffled his hair and set the helmet on his head, "Sorry Kiddo. The point of the test is to push the student to their limits, and see what they can really do under all types of pressure. I had no control and all I could do was watch it play out. How do you feel now?"
"Tired, but mainly relieved, just don't die again okay?" Hiro asked as he climbed on the bike and wrapped his arms around his brother.
Tadashi chuckled, "I promise to try not to."
"So did you enjoy the show then?" Hiro asked.
"Some of it…" Tadashi spoke. Hiro shifted uneasily. It was odd to know now that Tadashi had seen everything. Especially because he was happy that Tadashi had not been there to see him almost kill Callaghan, and turn on his friends. He knew that if Tadashi had been there at the time, there would have been serious repercussions for his attitude. He bit his lip. He felt ashamed.
They just pulled up when Aunt Cas ran out to them, "Tell me you're okay!"
"I'm fine Aunt Cas," Hiro smiled. She embraced him anyways and he felt safe and warm. The virtual Aunt Cas wasn't able to make him feel this way, but he had chalked that up to depression after grieving over his lost brother.
"I missed you so much," She pulled away but kept her hands on his shoulders, "I am so proud of you! They wouldn't give me any details. Only that you were going through your test and you passed and would be home soon." Hiro looked back at Tadashi.
"Okay, you go get some rest Hiro, you look exhausted. We'll celebrate tomorrow okay?" Aunt Cas asked. Hiro nodded and gave her one last hug before going inside. He looked around the room and was elated to see the well occupied space, and not the dividing wall. Tears came to his eyes once more.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Tadashi asked.
Hiro shook his head, "I'm just glad you're okay and that this is real. It's all over."
"Pfft if you think that was bad, just wait until finals," Tadashi said. Hiro paled and Tadashi laughed, "I'm kidding. Relax." Hiro rolled his eyes and then remembered what he had been worried about. He shifted nervously under Tadashi's gaze.
Recognizing this behavior immediately, Tadashi shut the door and sighed, "What is it Hiro?"
"Ummm…" He turned away and rubbed his arm, "I… I'm really sorry. About what I did, and how I acted. I know I was wrong, and I should have never treated our friends that way but…"
Tadashi hugged his brother tightly, "It's okay Hiro. I understand."
Hiro sighed, 'I just feel terrible about it now that I know everything."
Tadashi smirked, "Well if you feel that guilty about it. I have a way to make it go away."
"Whaa…" Hiro threw his hands up placatingly, "No thanks. That won't be necessary."
"Are you sure because?" Tadashi began.
Hiro chuckled nervously and looked around, "Well look at the time. It's really late," He pointed behind him, "I should be going to bed now."
Tadashi walked towards Hiro who continued to back up, "But brother, if you insist I'd be happy to clear all of your guilty feelings away."
"N-no that's alright really," He stumbled into his bed and quickly pulled up the blankets, "Good night."
Tadashi's smile broadened and he kissed Hiro on his forehead, "Goodnight little brother. I'll see you tomorrow."