The final battle looms! Who will prevail-Big Hero 6, or Kryos, the Trans-human master of Ice? Find out in the next chapter of 'Line in the Sand'!

Hiro Hamada stood facing down Kryos, the ice-using elemental member of the Trans-Humans. They were standing several paces apart. Hiro took his micro-bot generated war club, and held it in an attack stance. Kryos held a massive two-handed broadsword-but held the sword with one hand.

Then, the two warriors charged at each other-Kryos swung his sword in a powerful arc, and Hiro swung his club upwards to deflect the attack. The force of Hiro's attack knocked the sword to the side, and Hiro used his momentum to follow through with a counterattack. Kryos twirled his sword, and parried Hiro's counterattack.

The force of the strike caused Hiro to stagger, and Kryos moved in, pressing his advantage. But Hiro wouldn't give Kryos the chance to do this-he commanded the micro-bots to scatter and shield him until he could get his bearings. The micro-bots swirled around Hiro-and in doing so, prevented Kryos from going on the offensive.

Kryos said, "Impressive!"

Hiro held his hand out, and the micro-bots reformed into the club. Hiro replied, "Just wait…I've got more in store for you." He turned to Honey Lemon-the chemist who had been trying to create a pyrophoric compound-that is, one that would generate a great deal of heat from fire. Hiro said, "Honey-progress report!"

The blonde chemist said, "Hiro, the compound's ready! All I need is the go-ahead!"

Hiro said, "Alright-be on standby." Hiro then began to circle Kryos, and Kryos circled Hiro. Kryos nonchalantly tossed his sword from left to right hand, while Hiro twirled his war club. Kryos charged again, and Hiro ran towards him. Both weapons collided with each other, filling the air with the sounds of battle.

Kryos then lifted his foot-which contained ice and snow. The action-which Hiro wasn't expecting-sent the mixture into Hiro's eyes. Hiro cried out, and staggered back. Kryos slammed his sword into the ground, charged into Hiro. He hit Hiro with a shoulder tackle, then grabbed him by the chest and lifted him. Hiro cleared the snow from his eyes, and saw that Kryos was holding him. Kryos now summoned his sword back to him, and flipped the weapon around so that he was holding the hilt towards Hiro.

Hiro thought, Ah crap…this isn't gonna be fun…Kryos then slammed the hilt of the sword into Hiro's abdomen. He then held Hiro in the air with the hilt, before letting him drop-right into a rising knee into Hiro's chest. This attack sent Hiro onto his back. Kryos then lifted his leg, and slammed his Foot into Hiro's chest. He brought the foot up, and slammed it on his chest again-and then ground his foot into Hiro's chest.

Honey and GoGo watched this brutal beatdown-and GoGo said, "Enough of this! I'm going in!"

Honey said,"GoGo…what about the compound?"

GoGo replied, "Whoever gives you the signal-Hiro or I-then let it rip. Get the others to safety first."

GoGo turned, and Honey said, "Please be careful!"

GoGo said, "Careful? Wouldn't be me if I was careful!"

GoGo then zipped out to when Kryos had grabbed Hiro, and was holding him in the air in a two-handed choke. Kryos said, "How does it feel-despite all of your genius-to be beaten by a true superior being?"

Hiro said, "You're not superior…more powerful…but not superior!"

Kryos chuckled, and threw Hiro across the room. Hiro concentrated-and the micro-bots formed his war club. He glanced behid him, and saw Kryos approaching. Hiro then thrust the club into Kryos's midsection. Kryos wasn't expecting that-nor was he prepared for Hiro to swing with as much force as he could with the club right at Kryos's head.

The blow knocked his helmet off…but the force did more than that. The titanic Trans-Human staggered. GoGo zipped to Hiro's side, and helped him up. She said, "Are you alright?"

Hiro replied, "Well-he's spent the last few minutes beating the crap outta me…I'll be OK." They saw Kryos getting to his feet-and as he did, they noticed a crimson liquid running down the side of his face and out of his mouth. Hiro gripped his club tight, and began to approach Kryos. GoGo said, "Wait…have you lost your mind?"

Hiro said, "Look-he's bleeding…we've been in awe of his powers, like he's a god. But he's no god. He's still a man! And I can beat him…"

GoGo grabbed Hiro's arm, and said, "No. We'll beat him…"

Hiro then charged Kryos-then slammed his club into the ground. He then vaulted to the top of the handle. Kryos approached Hiro-who then grabbed the handle and swung around the handle, putting his feet into Kryos's chest and sending him crashing to the ground.

Kryos scrambled to his feet-only to see GoGo zipping towards him. Kryos-now without a sword in reach nor the time to create one-tried to punch GoGo. She sidestepped the punch, and spun in the air. She then extended her leg, delivering a powerful spinning kick that connected with Kryos's head and neck.

Kryos staggered from that attack, and GoGo ran in, throwing several punches and kicks at Kryos. Some of these attacks were blocked-but GoGo managed to get through his defenses. And her attacks were fueled by what she experienced-being used by Ray and Kryos. Having her dream being used against her-she was intent to make Kryos feel the anger and pain she went through.

Kryos managed to block one of GoGo's kicks by grabbing her leg-then he lifted her by the leg and threw her across the room. She landed, but slid to a standing position. She stood to see Hiro run in on the offensive. Hiro drove the club into the ground, and vaulted into the air. He then used momentum to swing forward-bringing the club up and then downward in a powerful arc.

Kryos brought this hands up to grab the club, and as he did, Hiro commanded the micro-bots to separate. He then had them reform into the club-which he then jammed into Kryos's midsection. He jammed him again, then swung the club into Kryos's side. Kryos staggered, and Hiro struck again, sending Kryos sliding across the ground.

It became apparent that Kryos wouldn't have the time to create a large broadsword, so he decided to use his innate abilities. He crossed his arms-then extended them, releasing several shards of ice towards Hiro and GoGo. Hiro leapt in front of GoGo, and had his micro-bots create a shield that protected them from this onslaught.

While this was happening, GoGo said, "Gimme a boost!" Hiro knelt down, and GoGo got some distance. She then zipped up Hiro's back, and launched herself high into the air. She flipped at the peak, and landed right on top of Kryos's head and shoulders. The force of the landing knocked him to the ground.

GoGo looked for Kryos-but he was gone. The chamber resonated with a wicked laugh. Kryos said, "Did you think you could beat me in my own arena? The ice is my ally…and I can be anywhere…"

GoGo and Hiro looked around…the voice called out…"…but I'm right here…" They turned-to see that Kryos had used his ice environment to sneak around-and now, he had reappeared behind Honey! He grabbed the chemist, and held her to him. He then extended a blade from his armor, and held it to Honey's throat.

Kryos said, "Back down now…unless you want to see me paint this chamber in this young lady's blood." Hiro and GoGo did as he asked. Kryos said, "So the pretty little chemist has been working on a compound? Let's see it…"

Hiro and GoGo looked at each other…as Honey pulled the orb full of chemicals out of her bag. Kryos said, "How does it work?"

Honey said, "It won't…I have to input a combination on my bag to make it react…"

Kryos held the object, and said, "Hmm…and they had their hopes pinned on you. It must hurt to disappoint them…like how you tried to 'fix' their relationship…and I had such a perfect opportunity…with GoGo lying on that bed…so vulnerable…so…ready…and you would have enjoyed it. For I would have given you pleasure like no man has…even the one next to you…"

Hiro said, "Honey…GoGo and I would never blame you for what we did."

GoGo said, "Yeah. You're the best BFF a girl like me had…or could ask for…that 'Elsa' dress notwithstanding…"

Kryos then pushed Honey towards her friends. Hiro and GoGo noted-but Kryos didn't-that Honey was furiously typing out something on her bag. Kryos, who was holding the orb, saw the contents swish around. He asked, "What's happening?"

Honey said, "Well, let's see what I've done!" She then input the final command-and the chemical compound reacted. There was a reaction-and an explosion. The three heroes were thrown back and into the wall. There was a loud cry from the center of the explosion-they could see Kryos's form-and then…

…the another reaction occurred, with another violent explosion. This created a large plume of flame that shot out of the top of the ice fortress. Honey rubbed her head, and said, "Is everyone alright?"

Hiro said, "I think so…"

GoGo said, "Damn, girl! I think the entire city saw our fireworks display."

They heard a loud groan-and went to the source. They saw a man lying there. He was a great deal smaller than Kryos had been. Hiro knelt to touch him-checking for a pulse-when the body turned into ice and shattered. GoGo said, "I guess…it's over."

Hiro said, "So…we won?"

Honey said, "Ha! I knew that love and chemistry would win out in the end! And speaking of love…"

Hiro turned to GoGo, and said, "GoGo…"

GoGo gave her attention to Hiro, and Hiro said, "Look…I said some stupid things. Things I can't take back. I accused you of being unfaithful, and violating my trust…"

GoGo said, "Yeah…you were pretty rotten, Hiro."

Hiro said, "I can't fix this with an 'I'm sorry' or with gifts. Maybe…maybe it's best if we just…"

GoGo said, "Wait…are you implying we call it quits?"

Hiro said, "Well…how can I fix this mess I made?"

GoGo said, "Look at me, Hiro." Hiro did as she asked. Then, she struck him with a powerful slap. Hiro said, "I deserve that…"

GoGo said, "Look at me, Hiro!" Hiro looked…and GoGo fired another slap into Hiro's face. GoGo repeated, "Look at me!" Hiro did, and GoGo sent another slap into Hiro's face. Hiro didn't try to stop her-and he could see tears running down her face. She brought her hand up for one more slap…only to collapse into Hiro's arms. She cried-releasing pent up anger and pain.

Hiro said, "If you want…I could stand a few more slaps."

GoGo said, "No…that was just…I had to let go of the hurt and the pain. And if we're going to be together-you need to let it go, as well. I love you, Hiro. And I never stopped…"

Hiro looked at GoGo, and said, "GoGo…I never stopped loving you, as well. I was just a jealous, petty…"

Honey said, "Immature?"

GoGo said, "Insecure?"

Honey added, "Unable to truly express himself in front of the woman he loves?"

Hiro said, "OK, OK! So I'm flawed…"

GoGo then kissed his cheek, and said, "And I love you no matter what."

Hiro then activated his communicator, and said, "Baymax? Where are you, bud?"

Baymax said, "I am piloting the SHIELD jet. Fred and Wasabi are being treated for their injuries. None of their injuries are severe."

Hiro said, "Good. Can you come pick us up?"

Baymax said, "I am on my way."

And with that, this chapter comes to a close! But stayed tuned for the fallout from this battle! The repercussions are long-reaching…