BIG HERO 7

*Hiro hangs up the phone as they quickly drive back home. Once there Tadashi staples a poster for the SFIT showcase over Hiro's poster of a bot fight.*

Tadashi: Every year the school has a student showcase. You guys come up with something that blows Callaghan away, you're in. But it's gotta be great!

Hiro: Trust me, it will be.

*Hiro cracks his knuckles and grabs a sharpened pencil and a piece of paper. He's about to start when he realizes something.*

Hiro: Hold on... Cora's Dad is kinda overprotective...You think he would let her go?

*Tadashi drops his phone, reacalling the memories of Mizuchi standing close to Cora especially when Tadashi were with the teens.*

Tadashi: Oh no...

*As of while Cora is holding her phone with the text photo of the SFIT showcase poster. She breaths in before she walks over to her father, along side is her grandmother Kaguya. They stand up to head to their rooms to sleep. Cora walks in front of them, takes a deep breath before she spills out what she wanted to say.*

Cora: Papa, Grandmama-I want to go to college!

*Kaguya blinks incredulously, somewhat shocked by her granddaughter's request. The awkward silence is broken when they hear a loud thud. They turn their heads to find Mizuchi on the floor from fainting.*

Kaguya: Stupid Son-In-Law, must you faint?

*After Kaguya revives Mizuchi they sit down on the dinner table. Cora grabs the hem of her skirt as she looks between Mizuchi and Kaguya, nervous on what they're about to say.*

Kaguya: You want to go to school?

Cora: *Nods* Uh huh, San Fransokyo's Institute of Technology.

Kaguya: Well, I am pleased to hear that you want to get a college education... but...

*Kaguya's eyes turn to Mizuchi as he breaths deeply before looking at Cora in the eyes.*

Mizuchi: Cora... Are you sure about going? You technically graduated high school and that;s enough, why would you go?

Cora: Well... I heard about it from Tadashi...

Mizuchi: Cora..Hiro's going too isn't he?

*Cora blushes before she looks down.*

Mizuchi: Even if Hiro is not going you're not ready!

Cora: What do you mean I'm not ready? Are you saying I can't do it?

Mizuchi: No that's not what I mean! I-I don't think you're ready to go out there, there's a lot danger outside that can happen to you! I just want you to be safe.

Cora: I'm fourteen years old, I'm not a child anymore!

*Suddenly their heads are whacked by Kaguya's cane.*

Mizuchi and Cora: OW!

Kaguya: Children, behave.

*Kaguya turns to Cora as she grabs Mizcuhi by the forearm.*

Kaguya: Your father and I are going to talk.

*Cora looks to the side but the door closes, leaving Cora alone at the table.*

Kaguya: Mizuchi..-

Mizuchi:... Cora isn't ready...

Kaguya: Cora?...Or you?

*Mizuchi turns his to see Kaguya sigh.*

Kaguya: We both knew that Cora will want to see the world.

Mizuchi: But what if she-

Kaguya: We'll tell her when she's ready. But perhaps now that Cora has Hiro and his family by her side, she's not alone to go out there and discover what the world has to hold.

*Mizuchi turns to the butsudan where Akemi's picture is placed. He sighs as he remembers her words, about how their child will grow up and see the world. Cora is fidgeting her hands when her Father and Grandmother enter.*

Mizuchi:...So...how do you apply for SFIT?

*Cora smiles as she quickly hugs her father, which in turn he hugs her back.*

Cora: There's a showcase coming up in SFIT where you present something that'll get you in! And it's gotta be awesome!

Kaguya: *Chuckles* Can you think of anything right now that can do it?

Cora: Well..right now I'm thinking about it...But I know it's gonna be great! In fact I bet Hiro's coming up with something awesome right now!

*Hiro is hitting his head on the table with crumpled piles of paper.*

Hiro: Nothing. No ideas. Useless, empty brain.

*Tadashi is on his bed reading a magazine.*

Tadashi: Wow. Washed up at age fourteen. So Sad.

Hiro: I got nothing. I'm done. I'm never getting in!

Tadashi: Hey!

*Tadashi turns Hiro's swivel chair to face him.*

Tadashi: I'm not giving up on you.

*The older brother picks him up by his feet and starts swinging around.*

Hiro: Ahh! What are you doing?

Tadashi: Shake things up! use that big brain of yours and think your way out. Look for a new angle!

*Hiro flops down as soon as Tadashi stops moving. In front of him is Megabot. He tilts his heads to get a better angle, and soon his brain strikes gold. As of while Cora is looking up everything to see if she can combine robotics and marine life to one. She sighs as she puts down her pencil and paper, which only held scribbles. She pulls up a video online to rest when she sees the video of an octopus using camouflage to trap its prey and its tight grasp. At this Cora smiles widely, she finally knows what she's going to present.*

*The next day both teens started working on their presentations at home. Hiro grabs Megabot while Cora grabs an old pair of knee length black boots and large gloves belonging to her they start getting to work on their projects, time speeding past them as they work tirelessly day and night, and at times falling asleep in their work space. While Cora is putting on the gloves she gets a phone call from Hiro.*

Cora: Hey Hiro, what's up?

Hiro: Ya think you can come over? My brother's friends are here having a little pizza break.

Cora: I guess. I'll be right over.

Hiro: Sweet.

*Cora puts on her rainboots and packs her project safely in large bag.*

Cora: I'm heading to Hiro's place! I'll be back!

Kaguya: Return home before midnight Cora.

Cora: K!

*Cora walks down to the streets of San Fransokyo, looking around the vibrant stores and people passing through. She finally reaches the garage Hiro is in and soon she sees the people Hiro and Tadashi were telling her about on the phone.*

Fred: Hey Hiro, is this your little crush?

*Fred ruffles Hiro's hair.*

Hiro: She's not a crush, she's my girlfriend. *blush*

*Hiro combs his hair back to normal as the others greet the young girl.*

Honey Lemon: Hi Cora! It's so nice to meet you! You look so cute!

*Honey Lemon rubs Cora's cheeks before she lets go. As of while Gogo studies the girl.*

Gogo: Blue hair and purple eye contacts?

Cora: Yeah... they're my favorite colors so... I figure 'Why not'?

Gogo: *Nods in approval.* Nice, it suits you.

Wasabi: Nice to meet you. Tadashi told us about you.

Cora: Really? *blush*

Fred: I can't believe you never been to your school your whole life!

Cora: Well, I've been home-schooled yes. Reason? Well...Papa is kind of overprotective.

Honey Lemon: Aww.

Tadashi: So what's in your bag?

Cora: Oh yeah! Its my project! I figure I bring it over to see what you guys think about it.

Hiro: Sure, lets see it.

Cora: But first, you show me yours before I show you mine.

Fred: *Background* That's what she said!

*Gogo smacks him upside his head.*

Fred: Ow!

*And so the rest of the evening went by smoothly, a mixture of hard work and joking around while eating pizza. Eventually the gang had to leave for home, but not before Cora gives Hiro a quick kiss on the cheek. Soon the two teens resumed their hard work until finally the two are finished. Cora sighs in relief as she lays down on the floor, giggling in happiness over her project. Meanwhile Hiro and Tadashi look over the project he invented, fist bumping each other complete with an explosion effect. Now the evening comes as every one in SFIT and first time students registration enter, presenting their projects of various sorts while Hiro, Tadashi, Cora and the rest of the gang push the recyclable bins containing his project into their proper places. They are dressed in their best clothing despite Hiro wearing what he usually wears. Cora, however, i wearing a knee length pair of jeans and a white shirt.*

Tadashi: Wow, a lot of sweet tech here today. How are you two feeling?

Cora: I'm fine.

Hiro: You're talking to ex-bot fighters here. Takes a lot more than this to rattle me.

Gogo: Yep, they're nervous.

Honey Lemon: Relax you two- your tech is amazing. Tell them Gogo, they're so tense.

Gogo: Stop whining. Woman up.

Fred: You have nothing to fear little fellows.

Hiro: No I'm not.

Wasabi: What do you need little man? Deodorant? Breath mint? Fresh pair of underpants.

Cora: Uhh, excuse you?

Gogo: Underpants? You need serious help.

Fred: Hey, I come prepared.

Fred: I haven't done laundry in six months. One pair lasts me four days- I got front, I go back, I go inside out- then I go front and back.

*This disgusts Wasabi as he gags. Cora however cringed at the thought.*

Tadashi: Wow. That is both disgusting and awesome.

Fred: It's called recycling.

Cora: Yeah...lets go with that...

Speaker person: Next up, Cora Mizichio.

Cora: Whelp...I'm first...

*She holds the box containing her project tightly to her chest, her stomach containing butterflies.*

Tadashi: Its ok, you've got this Cora.

Cora: *Smiles* Thanks Tadashi.

Hiro: You're gonna knock 'em dead.

*Cora's smile grows brighter as she finally walks towards the judges, with the main one being Callaghan.*

Cora: Hello, I'm Cora. Cora Mizichio.

*A few moments of silence pass by before she continues to speak.*

Cora: So, this is what I've been working on.

*She opens the box to reveal her boots and gloves. She then takes of her shoes and places the boots and puts on her gloves.*

Cora: You know about how octopedes are highly intelligent and skilled. Known for escaping tiny places due to their boneless structure. While they're not flexible, they contain other elements that helped them survive for over a millennium.

*Cora places her gloved hand onto the nearest object close to her, the blue wall presenting another presenter's project. As soon as she does so her glove changes color, copying the background to blend in. Callaghan raises an eyebrow as his interest is peaked while the other two judges nod.*

Cora: The other skill the octopedes have involves their suckers. The groves in the suckers allow them to move and grasp objects independently. Allow to me to demonstrate.

* Cora places her other hand on the flat wall and soon she is climbing. She moves with ease as the suction power of her gloves and boots held on steadily. Callaghan smiles as he nods, impressed with the girl's talent. She finally climbs down as she takes a small bow.*

Cora: Thank you! I hope you have great night!

*The judges clap as Cora beams brightly. She walks back to the gang who are congratulating her.*

Fred: That was so cool! You were like Spider-Man!

Honey Lemon: That is incredible!

Wasabi: I like that you said the correct plural word for Octopus.

Hiro: You were awesome out there.

Tadashi: Knew you could do it.

Cora: Guys, its ok. Sides Hiro's project is much more amazing.

*Just then her phone rings. She picks up and answers it.*

Cora: Hey Grandmama, where are you two?...What? OK, I'm heading over.

*She hangs up the phone.*

Cora: I'm afraid I have to go, Dad and Grandmama got on the wrong bus and are now they're lost. Honey Lemon could you please record Hiro's presentation for me?

Honey Lemon: Of course!

Cora: I'm sorry I can't be here for your presentation Hiro.

Hiro: Its OK, really.

Speaker person: Next presenter, Hiro Hamada.

Hiro: Guess I'm up.

Fred: Oh yeah, this is it!

Honey Lemon: OK, OK! Photo, photo. Everybody say 'Hiro'!

*The whole gang get into the group photo.*

Gang: Hiro!

*Honey lemon snaps the picture as they leave to see the presentation. Cora gives Hiro a quick kiss on the cheek for good luck before running off to find her grandmother and father. *

Honey Lemon: We love you Hiro, good luck!

Gogo: Don't mess it up.

*Just then Callaghan walks up to the brothers.*

Callaghan: Excuse Mr. Hamada, do you know where your girlfriend is? I have something for her.

Tadashi: Cora had to leave a little early to bring her family, but she'll be back.

Callaghan: Well, I suppose I can trust you to give her this then?

*Callaghan hands Hiro an acceptance letter for Cora.*

Hiro: Cora made it! Sweet!

Callaghan: And I can't wait to see what you have in store.

*Callaghan walks away to join the other judges with Tadashi prepares a fist bump.*

Tadashi: Alright Bro, this is it!

*Hiro doesn't respond.*

Tadashi: Come on, don't leave me hanging...What's going on?

*Hiro finally responds.*

Hiro: I really want to go here...

Tadashi: Hey, you got this.

*Hiro gives a small smile back to his brother before he finally steps on stage.*

Hiro: Uh, Hi. My name is Hiro-

*His microphone screeched, annoying the people in front of them for a little bit before it returns to normal.*

Hiro: Sorry. My name is Hiro Hamada.. and I've been working on something that I think is pretty cool. I hope you like it.

*Hiro puts on a neural transmitter on his head and pulls out a tiny black bot.*

Hiro: This is a Microbot.

*One person watching it left, earning a small glare from Gogo. Hiro is at a complete loss of words until he sees Tadashi.

Tadashi: *Quietly* Breathe.

*Hiro takes a small breath before he continues speaking.*

Hiro: It doesn't look like much, but when it links up with the rest of its pals...

*Just n the bins the gang placed tip over as hundreds of tiny microbots join Hiro on stage, surprising the people and the judges. Now growing confident Hiro continues talking.*

Hiro: Things get a little more interesting.

*Soon the bot he had in his hand joins the rest of the microbots.*

Hiro: The Microbots are controlled with this neural transmitter.

*Hiro takes of the neural transmitter to show that with out it its just tiny bits. As of while a well dressd man and a woman notice Hiro on stage and walk over to see what's all the commotion.*

Hiro: I think of what I want them to do...and they do it.

*Hiro places back the neural transmitter and soon the microbots form into a giant hand waving to the audience.*

Hiro: The applications for this tech are limitless.

*Soon the microbots form pieces of medal into a tower with Hiro on top of it.*

Hiro: Construction. What used to take teams of people, working for months or years can now be accomplished by one person!

*A large crowd is seeing Hiro's presentation at this point.*

Hiro: And that's just the beginning. How about...

*Hiro takes a step off the tower but is caught by the bots now carrying him safely.*

Hiro: Transportation? Microbots can move anything, anywhere. With ease!

*Hiro soon hanging upside down before he is standing right side up, lifting a giant ball with a student inside.*

Hiro: If you can think it- The microbots can do it. the only limit is your imagination.

*Hiro returns to the stage as the microbots form into a giant Microbot.*

Hiro: Microbots!

*Te crowd goes wild over Hiro's invention, the loudest being his family and friends.*

Tadashi: Yes!

Aunt Cass: That's my nephew! Whoo! My family! I love my family!

*Hiro quickly climbs down as Tadashi fist bumps Hiro to congratulate them.*

Wasabi: Yes! Good job, little man!

Fred: You just blew my mind dude!

Honey Lemon: They loved you! that was amazing!

(?): Yes.

*The rest of the gang turn their heads to see the same blonde man from earlier approaching them.*

(?): With some development your tech could be revolutionary.

Hiro: Alistair Krei!

* Alistair Krei is the famous CEO of Krei Tech, the richest man in San Fransokyo.*

Krei: May I?

*Hiro hands over one of his microbots to Krei.*

Krei: Extrodinary. I want your microbots at Krei Tech.

Hiro: Shut up!

Callaghan: Mr. Krei is right.

*Just then Callaghan appears to talk to them.*

Callaghan: Your Microbots are an inspiring piece of tech. You can continue to develop them...Or you can sell them to a man who's only guided by his own self-interest.

Krei: Robert, I know how you feel about me, but it shouldn't affect this young man's opportunity to-

Callaghan: This is your decision Hiro, but you should know Mr. Krei has cut corners and ignored sound science to get where he is.

Krei: That's just not true-

Callaghan: I wouldn't trust Krei Tech with your Microbots-*glares at Krei* Or anything else.

Krei: Hiro, I'm offering you more money than any fourteen year old could imagine

*Hiro thinks it over, his mind racing over Krei's offer. Sure, at the beginning he wanted money and with Krei offering to buy it from him would be his greatest triumphant. But then he remembers why he invented in the first place: to finally attend SFIT. Besides, he isn't sure if he'll offer the same opportunity for Cora.*

Hiro: I appreciate the offer Mr. Krei, but they're not for sale.

Krei: I thought you were smarter than that. *to Callaghan* Robert.

*Krei and his assitant is about to walk away until Tadashi catches his attention.*

Tadashi: Mr. Krei? That's my brother's.

*Krei is confused for a moment until he realizes what Tadashi meant.*

Krei: Oh. Hehe. Right.

*Krei throws back the microbot to Hiro before leaving. With the businessman gone Callaghan approaches Hiro.*

Callaghan: I look forward to seeing you and Cora in class.

*Hiro is handed an acceptance letter from Callaghan, making his smile larger in excitement. Soon the rest of the gang exit the showcase builing as they congratulate Hiro.*

Gogo: Unbelievable!

Wasabi: Woo hoo!

Fred: Alright!

Hiro: I just got a text from Cora! They're finally heading their way!

Aunt Cass: Alright! Once they get here, we're heading back to the cafe- Dinner is on me!

Fred: Yes! Nothing is better than free food!

Tadashi: Aunt Cass? We'll catch up, OK?

Aunt Cass: Sure.

*She hugs her nephews tightly.*

Aunt Cass: I'm so proud of you! I'm so proud of both of you!

Hiro: Oh! Aunt Cass, do you mind giving Cora her letter when she arrives?

Aunt Cass: Why not? Oh Cora and her family are gonna go nuts!

*Aunt Cass finally heads over to join the gang while Hiro and Tadashi walk over to talk in private on a bridge next to the robotics lab.*

Hiro: I know what you're going to say. *deepens voice* I should be proud of myself because I'm finally using my gift for something important.

Tadashi: No, no. I was gonna tell you your fly was down for the whole show.

Hiro: *Normal voice.* Ha Ha. Hilarious.

*That's when Hiro looks down to see that his fly is indeed down.*

Hiro: What?!

*Hiro zips up his pants before he hits Tadashi in the arm. Tadashi merely laughs.*

Tadashi: Welcome to nerd school...nerd.

Hiro: Hey... me and Cora wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you, so... Thanks for not giving up on us.

*Tadashi smiles at his brother. But then the sound of an alarm is hear from the distance. Tadashi and Hiro run towards the noise where to their horror, the showcase is engulfed in flames with people running away. Then one of the judges comes by.*

Tadashi: Are you OK?

Judge 1: Yeah, I'm fine. But Professor Callaghan is still in there.

*The judge quickly runs off where shortly, Tadashi starts heading to the building.*

Hiro: Tadashi no!

*Hiro grabs Tadashi by his arm, his eyes pleading for him to stay.*

Tadashi: Callaghan's in there. Someone has to help!

*Tadashi quickly frees himself and enters the building, his baseball cap flying off. Hiro picks up the baseball cap and for a moment, he starts going after him until-*

BOOOOMM!

*Meabwhile...*

Cora: Hey guys! Sorry we're late!

Honey Lemon: Hi Cora! Guess what? You and Hiro are in!

Cora: What?! That's awesome!

Kaguya: I knew you had it in you.

Aunt Cass: Here's your acceptance letter! Oh man our kids are growing up!

*Cora bounces up and down and starts looking around.*

Cora: Where's Hiro and Tadashi?

Aunt Cass: They're by the building, they should be joining us soon-

*The sound of an explosion is heard from the distance. They all turn their heads to see the showcase building engulfed in flames.*

Aunt Cass and Honey Lemon: *Gasp!*

Fred: What the?

*Cora starts running off to the direction of the showcase, pushing aside the calls from her family and friends. As she got closer she heard people talk.*

Person 1: How could this happen?

Person 2: Someone entered inside the build to help-

*Cora's heart starts beating faster than she though humanly possible, and at the same time its being filled with dread. she finally cuts to the front of the crowd where she sees Firemen pulling Hiro back to the crowd.*

Hiro: Tadashi! TADASHI!

*Cora sees Hiro in hysterics as she finally sees a lone baseball cap on the ground. She couldn't refuse listening to her heart anymore. For a moment... her heart stopped as she realizes...Tadashi is gone.*


*After the fire is put out the next night the students gathered around to make a small memorial for Callaghan and Tadashi, the two most beloved in SFIT. Around the same night Cass is crying, looking over the picture where they were smiling. Kaguya and Mizuchi were there to give her some food while Cora sneaks upstairs to see Hiro. But then they all heard the noise of crashing, books and bots landing on the floor and loud sobbing through the loud door. Cora was only a couple steps away from the door when she heard it; the crashing and sobbing causing Cora's eyes to spill tears as she runs down and sobs quietly, her father hugging her, comforting her by rubbing her back while Kaguya hugs her. Eventually it was time for Tadashi's funeral, where they buried him besides the graves of Tomeo and Marie Hamada...Hiro and Tadashi's parents. They all wore black as the rain falls down heavily as if they too are in mourning. Hiro stood in silence in his best suit, his Aunt placing a hand on his shoulder. Cora had already walked over the coffin to place her favorite sea shell, even though she wonders why they're burying an empty if they hadn't found his body, or Callaghan's. Eventually they went off to spend the day in mourning at the Lucky Cat Cafe, closed down for today. Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Gogo, and Fred comforted Aunt Cass along with Mizuchi and Kaguya. The grown ups look up to see Cora going upstairs. She sees the locked door where Hiro is hiding. Cora considers opening it to talk to him... only to realize she doesn't have words. What can she say? She wasn't there, she wasn't with him at the fire. How could she comfort him when she wasn't there to experience the trauma? If she had stayed then she could had stopped Tadashi. Drag him off, kick him in the balls, anything to stop him. Or at the least comfort Hiro at the fire. But she wasn't there. She couldn't even relate the death even with her dead mother because she died after childbirth...what can she say to someone grieving when she has never lost someone first hand? Tadashi is her brother as much as Hiro's...and he's gone. All Cora can do is sit down by the door and silently cry, where on the other side Hiro is numb, unable to comprehend why Tadashi had to go...now they're all alone...*

A.N: ...leave comment below. Love you guys.