Well…are you ready? ARE YOU READY?

Then…let's get ready to ruuuuuummmmmbbllleeee!

(And let's not forget about the birth!)

It had now come to this-in order to prevent Maximus from becoming the supreme ruler of Earth, Big Hero 6-along with Serena the Siren-had travelled to the Antarctic regions where Maximus' had a massive fortress.

Maximus said, "Come, heroes…and you will learn why you never oppose a god!" Maximus extended his arms, and the power he possessed could be felt by the heroes. He looked at them, and said, "Ahhh…Serena…my little songbird has returned."

Serena said, "No, Maximus. You deceived me-like the other Trans-Humans. You promised us a new world where we wouldn't be hated and persecuted…and instead, you've developed a weapon to enslave humanity!"

Hiro said, "How did you develop this weapon-without anyone knowing about it?"

Maximus chuckled, and replied, "You wouldn't believe what things you'd find in abandoned warehouses…and ships deep within the ocean. And it was rather easy to recruit scientists and soldiers for my cause. I have been developing this weapon for the last five years…and I had found others who had been shunned by humanity because they were gifted…like you Serena."

Maximus then laughed, and said, "It's not too late to join the winning team, Serena."

Serena said, "No…I will not join you. I came looking for acceptance…and I now realized I would never be accepted by you. But I found someone who accepted me…even loves me…and for him…and them…I fight!"

Hiro said, "Your smooth talk will not fool us. We have come to stop you…and that is what we will do!"

Maximus then declared, "Your bravado will not save you from death! But…" Maximus then raised his arm, and stopped the countdown. He said, "I would rather focus on breaking you-I can always wait on the leaders of Earth to crown me their new ruler…now…who wished to be first?"

Wasabi walked up, and said, "I'm tired of this guy's bragging and putting humanity down." He extended his plasma blades to their 2-foot long blades. Maximus said, "Interesting…let's see what you can do against me!"

Wasabi charged Maximus, leaping in the air and attacking with a powerful downward swipe. Maximus simply stepped to the side. Wasabi then swung his arm-blade backwards-and Maximus simply held the blade! Maximus then said, "So…this is the extent of your abilities? Pitiful…" He then lifted Wasabi off the ground-still holding the plasma field-then slammed his hand into Wasabi's chest. Maximus then fired a burst of his own energy=which sent Wasabi flying into the wall. Wasabi slammed into the wall, and landed in a heap.

Maximus turned to the others-and said, "So…who's next?" Fred said, "It's my shot!" Fred then leapt at Maximus, and selected one of his energy settings. He then fired several bursts at Maximus-who took the blasts without blocking! The blasts struck the armored Trans-Human-but had little to no effect on him.

Fred said, "Oh, crap! That's not good!" Fred then selected a different type of energy-and fired a beam of blue energy at Maximus. Maximus lifted his arm-then thrust his arm and hand into Fred's energy beam. The beam split and harmlessly dissipated. Maximus said, "That your best, whelp?" Maximus then drew his arm back, and swung his arm forward in an arc. A massive wall of energy travelled towards Fred.

Fred saw the wave of energy-and it moved so fast, he couldn't get out of the way! The energy struck the costumed hero-and pushed him back-past the others and into another wall. Fred then collapsed to the ground in a heap. Maximus said, "Well…it looks like you have had two up…and two down. And I have barely been challenged…"

Serena said, "Looking for a challenge? I've got your challenge!" She twirled her sticks, and charged Maximus. She stopped short, turned to Hiro and Droghon, and said, "Cover your ears!"

The two warriors barely did so, before Serena released a sonic scream. The sonic waves smashed against an energy shield Maximus reflexively raised. He looked at her in amusement, and said, "How did you retain your abilities? I thought…after your 'death'…your powers were gone!"

Serena said, "I am just full of surprises!" She then fired a sphere of sonic energy generated from her mouth-which struck the surprised Maximus and caused him to stagger. She ran in, and struck him in the midsection with her kali sticks. She then cartwheeled away-and in the process struck Maximus under his chin.

Maximus fell-but quickly rose. Serena stood-looking as Maximus rose to his feet. He said, "Impressive, my little songbird…you managed to strike me…but, alas-all for naught." Maximus then extended his hand-and used energy to trap Serena in an unbreakable bond.

The Siren struggled-which caused Maximus to laugh. He then said, "You struggle-like you struggled to find your place among the humans who would never accept you…" He reached out and gripped her around her throat. Serena then put her foot into Maximus' helmet, then pushed off.

As she stood and looked at Maximus, a voice called out, "No…I want this fight." Droghon walked forward, drawing his Dragon-Blade. Maximus said, "So it has come to this…"

Droghon said, "It has…the only way to stop you…you said my power was like a monkey trying to reach the moon-but failing because the moon is only a reflection…"

Maximus said, "Well, then…test me! Bring your power before a god!"

Droghon replied, "You are no god…To think that I followed your teachings…you taught us to hate humans because they were different…because we were above them…but what we should have done is instead of pushing them down-we should have been extending our hands to bring them up. There is so much they can learn from us…and us from them…"

Maximus roared, and charged Droghon with a weapon of his own-a massive scythe. Maximus said, "I AM A GOD! WHAT COULD THEY POSSIBLY HAVE TO TEACH ME?"

Droghon's sword and Maximus' scythe collided-and Maximus then pressed his advantage-with wide swipes he attempted to take Droghon's head. But Droghon was no slouch with his sword-as he deflected and parried Maximus' attacks. Meanwhile, Fred and Wasabi had recovered-and rejoined Hiro and Serena.

Fred said, "Well…we were outclassed…"

Wasabi added, "Yeah…how were we meant to battle him? With that level of power?"

Hiro said, "I don't know…but I know of something else we can do…"

Hiro said, "Let's take apart that cannon-I'm going to use my microbots to do a little sabotage. Serena-you know this place better than we do. So-take Wasabi and Fred and find the others. If there are scientists and armed men here-let's round them up. I know you're capable of handling that."

Serena nodded, and said, "Let's go, boys!" Wasabi and Fred said, "Yes, ma'am!"

Moments later…the group came upon the personal quarters…where a scream resounded through the area. Wasabi said, "I don't know what that was…"

Serena said, "Well…it came from this room!" They went to the door-and eased it open. They came face to face with Honey's Chem-Launcher. She brightened when she saw it was Serena and the others. Honey said, "Hey guys!"

Wasabi replied, "Hi…glad it was us…we could have gotten a face full of chemicals." Serena went to the bedside, and saw Lucia-the Trans-Human named Pyros-breathing. She said, "Lucia…dear…how are things?"

Lucia smiled, and replied, "Going as well as can be-considering I'm about to deliver a baby."

Baymax replied, "She is correct. She is now in the final stage-"

GoGo looked at the group, and said, "Why are you here?"

Serena said, "Hiro sent us to find you. He wants us to round up the scientists and stragglers. He is using his bots to sabotage the particle cannon. So…if he is the leader…you are the second…therefore, we await your order…Miss GoGo."

GoGo had noted there was no biting sarcasm in Serena's voice…GoGo said, "Baymax and I will stay here and assist Lucia with her delivery. Hiro has you on to because you know the layout-Honey will join you as an extra weapon."

Honey cocked her launcher, and said, "You've got it! Have launcher, will blow stuff up!"

Serena said, "Alright!" Serena patted Lucia's shoulder, and said, "Hang in there, girl!"

Lucia nodded, and resumed her breathing. Baymax said, "You are doing very well."

The others left as Baymax said, "The baby has entered the birth canal. Please bear down and push. We will count to ten-during this count, push as hard as you can."

GoGo said, "You can do it! Push!" Lucia inhaled-then exhaled and pushed. Baymax said, "Very good. Push again, please."

Lucia repeated, and Baymax and GoGo continued coaching and assisting. Baymax said, "The baby's head has crowned. Continue to push, ma'am."

Lucia did as Baymax said-then she released a cry of pain as the baby's head came out. Baymax said, "GoGo…I will need your help now. Grab a clean sheet, please."

GoGo went to a closet, and grabbed a sheet. As she was doing this, Baymax said, "Continue to push, and I will assist you by extracting the baby." GoGo returned-and Lucia, with one final push, pushed a new life into the world.

GoGo grabbed the baby, and Baymax said, "Congratulations…you are now a mother." The room was soon filled with the sounds of the baby crying. Baymax said, "I am scanning your child now…scanning complete. There appears to be nothing abnormal with your little girl. GoGo-give her the child."

GoGo-who had assisted-was beaming as she looked at the baby. She said, "Here you are…she's beautiful."

Lucia held her child…and said, "Hello, little one. Welcome to the world…you're going to love it. You've met Aunt GoGo…"

GoGo-at that, said, "Me? An aunt? But we're not related…"

Lucia said, "That is quite the honor…for someone who had done as much as you have. I do thank you for being here for me."

GoGo replied, "You're welcome." Lucia returned to the baby, and said, "That's right…you've got a host of uncles and aunts now…helping to make the world a better place."

GoGo said, "And how about the father? He should have been here…"

Lucia replied, "He has his fight…against Maximus…"

GoGo said, "And I'm going there now…Baymax-take care of these two. I'm heading back to the control room."

And with that, she zipped off…

The battle between Maximus and Droghon was fairly even-Droghon's power was enabling him to match blow for blow with Maximus. Droghon said, "Well-in my armor…I see we are a match."

Maximus replied, "That's why I had to meet you unarmored-like with Pyros. But the reason you are under me is because I have beaten you-all of you-in battle!"

Droghon said, "The others-they would have been no match for you. And you used underhanded tactics to get the better of Pyros and myself." At that-Droghon's Dragon-Blade pulsed…and the sword was covered with a light blue hue.

Droghon said, "Kryos…is this your doing?" He then saw the sword flash-a yellow pulse ran up the sword, then a green pulse. Droghon thought, The others…they are imbuing my sword with their powers! Maybe I can turn this fight around!

Droghon swiped the sword-and several bolts of lightning were released, striking Maximus. Maximus staggered, and said, "How is that possible? How are you able to harness their power?"

Droghin said, "I am unsure…but if it helps me defeat you…" He slammed the sword into the ground-and sent several shards of ice at Maximus. The ice froze him-but Maximus freed himself. Droghon then channeled the sword to create a massive stone wall to smash into Maximus.

While this was happening, GoGo zipped in. She saw Hiro, who said, "How did everything go?"

GoGo said, "Hey big guy! You're a dad!"

Droghon turned to GoGo, and said, "How is Lucia…and the child?"

GoGo replied, "They are both well…and are looking forward to being with you."

Droghon said, "Right. Let's finish this." He looked towards Maximus…who declared, "You cannot defeat me! I AM A GOD!"

Droghon replied, "No-beings of divinity do not experience fear…and now, you are fearful that I will win…and everything you have planned…will come crashing down."

Droghon charged Maximus, and both greater Trans-Humans resumed their battle. Maximus tried to press his advantage-but Droghon was able to keep pace. However, Droghon wasn't able to gain an advantage-even with his sword empowered by the spirits of the other Masters of the Elements.

Then-a voice called out, "Drake, my love! I am here!"

Droghn turned-to see Lucia-decked out in her Pyros battle gear. Maximus said, "So…the flame-wench has delivered her spawn…and now she wants to join the battle?"

Pyros smiled, and said, "I do…" GoGo said, "Umm…shouldn't you be resting? Especially after delivering a baby?"

Pyros said, "Oh…possessing an accelerated physiology allowed me to recover faster…and regain my powers faster, as well." She said, "Drake, my love…together we can defeat him…you are the dragon…I have the fire…"

She then sent flames into Droghon's armor…and he gathered the flames into his sword. He held the weapon in the air-as the flames ran up and down the sword. Maximus said, "Let's see what your new power can do…"

Maximus then swung his scythe-and Droghon, with a slash of his own, sliced the scythe in two. Maximus then leapt away-then gathered his power. He slammed his fist into the ground, sending a powerful shockwave towards Droghon. Droghon simply planted the sword-and the sword created a shield the nulled out the shockwave.

Droghon grabbed the sword, and threw it at Maximus. The sword flew with such velocity that Maximus couldn't avoid it-and the sword impaled him. Maximus dropped to one knee…

…but stood up, and pulled the sword out. Maximus then said "Boy…was that your best?"

Droghon said, "No…but it was enough. Hiro…your friends…?"

Hiro activated his communicator, and said, "Everything's done. Your scientists and soldiers are gift-wrapped for SHIELD-who are on the way here. And as for your cannon-consider it out of commission…"

Maximus said, "No! I will not be defeated like this! I will fire the cannon myself!"

Hiro said, "I wouldn't do that…" Maximus said, "I will destroy your home…and everyone you love…" The machine said, "Targeting…San Fransokyo…"

Hiro said, "Maximus…if you try to fire that laser…"

Maximus replied, "I AM A GOD! AND I DO NOT HEED THE ADVICE OF HUMANS! FIRE!" The cannon powered up-then, there was a massive explosion. Maximus turned, and said, "NO! THIS CANNOT BE!"

Hiro said, "I warned you…I had my microbots reverse the polarity-instead of firing a beam, it simply fired it-then returned it to the cannon. So your cannon is done…as are you."

Droghon held his hand out-and the Dragon-Blade returned to him. Maximus said, "Droghon…you wouldn't…not an old friend?"

Droghon approached Maximus, and said, "A friend? No…But you…" He then jammed the blade into Maximus-and used the sword to pin him to the wall. Droghon then broke the hilt of the sword, leaving Maximus pinned to the wall. Droghon said, "Hiro…tell you friends to abandon this place."

Droghon turned to the console, and typed out a command. At that, a number-10 minutes-began to run down. Hiro said, "Is that a countdown?"

GoGo swiped his head, and replied, "For a genius, you can be dense! Let's bail!"

It wasn't but a few minutes later that everyone had reunited…including the new family. Meanwhile, Maximus had pulled himself off the sword. He looked at the console, and saw the time running down. 10...9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…

Then, there was a massive explosion…followed by several other explosions…the heroes saw the base-and could hear several detonations. Hiro said, "Wow…"

Drake said, "Yes…that is the end of Maximus…and his depraved plans to enslave humanity."

Lucia said, "So…what now?"

Drake said, "Now…we will retire to the manor…and live in peace."

Serena said, "I am returning home, as well. My little one misses her mommy, as well."

GoGo looked at Serena-and wondered how a woman could go from seductress to nurturing mother like that. Hiro said, "Yeah…I agree. I'm ready to head home. And I'm ready for some time away from heroing."

And with that…this chapter comes to a close…and next time…all the loose ends are wrapped up!

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