Sorry about this chapter, it's really just a filler chapter to show the aftermath of everything that's happened. The rest of this story will pretty much just be random little scenes with the brothers and their friends, and although Hiro says he likes exams, he doesn't know what's coming to him...mwahaha...
Also, I am aware that Hiro already knew karate before the fire, but I thought it would be cute to show Tadashi teaching him for the first time :3
I don't own Big Hero 6.
~princess
"You ready to go, bonehead?" asked Tadashi, picking up his bag from the floor and grabbing his keys.
"Coming!" Hiro snatched up his bag and bounded outside, leaping onto the back of the moped. Tadashi followed at a more dignified pace, and the brothers set off.
When they arrived at the college, Hiro trailed behind, seeming reluctant to go in. Tadashi turned and gave him a puzzled look.
"Hey, you okay?" he asked quietly, bending down a little to meet Hiro's eyes.
"Ty's gonna be so mad at me," explained Hiro.
A hard glimmer appeared in Tadashi's eyes. "Oh, no he won't," assured the older Hamada. "He won't go near you. He knows what will happen if he does. I was this close to dislocating his shoulder last time we spoke."
"I sit next to him in computer science…"
"Not anymore. Come on, you."
"Where are we going?" Hiro hurried to catch up with his brother.
"To your computer science class."
"I don't have it today."
"Shush." Tadashi strode on until they arrived at Professor Hammond's room. The teacher smiled as Tadashi entered; she had had him as student before, and he was undoubtedly her favourite.
"Hello, Tadashi!" She peered behind him. "Oh, I forgot, you're brothers, aren't you?! Gosh, you do look alike."
Tadashi grinned and Hiro smiled shyly.
"Professor, I need to talk to you about your seating plan," said Tadashi politely.
Professor Hammond looked confused. "What's wrong? I thought Hiro was in my class, not you?"
"He sits next to Tyler Roberts, correct?"
The professor nodded. "He does."
"I'd like you to move him, please."
The professor looked hesitant but Tadashi flashed her a warm smile, putting his arm around Hiro's shoulders and hugging his brother to him protectively.
"Of course," said the professor. "Do you have any preference as to where you'd like to sit, Hiro?"
"Not really," mumbled Hiro. "Just not near Ty, please."
"You can swap places with Candice," said the professor, pointing to a seat near the front of the class. "Okay?"
Hiro nodded, beaming. "Thank you!"
"What do you say we get something to drink, bonehead?" suggested Tadashi. "We have a bit of time before class."
"Sounds good."
The brothers made their way to a little café on the campus, delighted to find Go Go and Honey there.
"Morning, guys," nodded Go Go.
"Hiro!" Honey jumped up and hugged the teen. "I didn't get a chance to say it, but I'm so sorry about what happened."
Hiro smiled and patted her on the back. "Don't be sorry, it wasn't your fault."
Tadashi, who had gone to get drinks, came back with two cups of tea. He handed one to Hiro, who sat down to drink it gratefully.
"So, how are you two this morning?" asked Tadashi, dipping a digestive biscuit in his tea.
"Not bad," said Go Go.
"Great!" beamed Honey. "I've got a chemistry exam today."
"That's great?" questioned Tadashi.
"Yes, I get to answer questions about chemistry for an hour! I love exams."
"I agree," said Hiro, enthusiastically.
Tadashi gave him a playful shove. "You only like exams because you can show off your brains."
"Pffft."
Later that afternoon:
"Hurry up bonehead, we've only got the dojo for an hour. Start stretching."
Grumpily, Hiro joined Tadashi on the floor.
"And don't look so glum. I'm going to equip you with life skills."
"Hmm." Hiro lay on his stomach and touched his head with his feet.
"I'd forgotten how flexible you are," admitted Tadashi. "You should be able to kick pretty high."
"Useful for someone like me," joked Hiro.
Tadashi nodded seriously.
He was going to teach Hiro karate. Tadashi actually had a black belt in both that and jiu jitsu, but Hiro didn't want to do proper classes and Tadashi was too big for him to practice on.
"Block higher! Your arm won't do any good in front of your face." Before Hiro could move his arm, Tadashi aimed a punch to the boy's jaw, deliberately stopping it short. "See? It gives an open target and because your arm is blocking your eyes, you can't see attacks coming."
"Okay, okay, I get it!" grumbled Hiro.
Tadashi taught him basic blocks, strikes and kicks and how to react in basic situations. He was pleased with Hiro's progress; although his brother's blocks and strikes left much to be desired, his kicks were excellent.
"Next lesson we'll look at some different situations, such as someone grabbing you from behind," said Tadashi enthusiastically, as he changed from his gi into his clothes. "You'll be a little ninja in no time, bro."
Puffing and panting, Hiro pushed back his wet hair and slipped his hoodie on. "If you say so. Come on, let's go home. Aunt Cass is making hot wings."