Chapter Six

Finally. Tonight was the night they all had been waiting for.

"I-I don't think I'm ready!"

Masashi heaved a weary sigh when he tries pulling the other whom was currently clutching a lamppost tugging his waist speaking with gritted teeth. "Hiro you're being ridiculous!" But the other was being defiant as per usual, so he decides a different 'softer' approach. "Look I know you're a nervous wreck, I was to when Tadashi and I presented Baymax that one night. But you worked so hard on those Microbots and if you think we're going to let your work go to waste you've got another thing coming."

With one, final tug they both let out an 'OOF' landing on the hard cement ground groaning at the impact. "Okay. Okay I give…I panicked."

"No really?"

"Are you guys finally done?" Tadashi asked after removing his hand from his eyes due to face palming at the ridiculous scene before them.

"Yeah we're fine. Hiro was just having a moment-SON OF A BISCUIT!" Masashi yelped feeling a sudden pain go through his leg after Hiro had kicked him hard in the shin resulting in him hopping up and down on one leg holding onto his knee. Hiro walked calmly towards Wasabi's car with his hands casually behind his head. If looks could kill, he would have been dead by Masashi's burning glare fifty times over.

"C'mon guys you can't argue now. It's only for two hours. Just two hours." Tadashi pleaded when they got in the vehicle. Aunt Cass was going to have Hiro's microbots in the trunk for the time being. "Hiro, I could care less if you came in screeching like Tarzan swinging from a rope-don't get any smart ideas."

When the pain in Masashi's knee decreased he snickered as Hiro snapped his fingers in disappointment muttering a 'Damn it. There goes that idea for an entrance' under his breath.

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The showcase was brilliant! Masashi, Tadashi and the others were absolutely astounded by the microbots Hiro had presented. Watching as they transformed from a hand, to a spiral staircase, anything Hiro had thought of they created it. "Hiro, I am so proud of you!" Aunt Cass said with excitement hugging her nephew in a squeezing hug.

Masashi chuckled seeing the smirk over the younger male's face, reaching over to ruffle his hair. "Okay I have to admit. That was pretty badass kid."

His smile only grew at all the compliments he was receiving. "Indeed… Your tech was amazing…" Everyone glances over to see a man in a blue suit walk over followed by a woman with dark hair.

Masashi's jaw slacks open as does Hiro's when they realize who it is. "Alistair Krei!" They speak in unison.

Alistair all but chuckles at their exclamation. "I run Krei Tech… And I must say the microbots are quite the feat of technology… May I?" Hiro hands him one without a second thought. "Very… Very well built…I want your microbots at Krei Tech."

"HUH?!"

"Ahem." Callaghan and Professor Ackerman both clear their throats, giving Krei an angry look before looking back at Masashi, Hiro and the group. "With some time to develop them more they could truly be something amazing…I wouldn't trust him with it though, young Hiro. He's ignored science to get where he is at."

Masashi blinks slightly at Callaghan's words whereas Tadashi narrows his eyes suspiciously at the blond haired male. "Robert: I know how you feel about me…" Krei began, looking back over at Hiro. "Hiro. I'm offering you more money than any normal kid could imagine."

Hiro looked as if he were actually considering Krei's offer, but at the same time he couldn't give up his precious Microbots so easily. They were his babies. And you never gave away your baby. "…They aren't for sale sir." He finally spoke up.

Krei frowned. "I thought you were smarter than that. Very well…" He started walking off.

Tadashi caught on however spotting the microbot still in Krei's enclosed hand. "Mr. Krei: You still have Hiro's microbot." Catching it with ease when it flew back in his hand. Krei gives one final look at the group before walking off.

Callaghan makes sure he's gone before focusing their attention back on Hiro. "Well done. I look forward to seeing you in class."

The second Callaghan dropped the envelope in his hands, Masashi and Tadashi both grin at the beaming smile that crosses the younger male's face. "I…got in? I got IN!" Hiro fist pumped the air after the group piled out of the building, getting pats on the back from Wasabi and fist bump from Fred.

"Alright: Food's on me guys!" Aunt Cass called out proceeding to lead the way back to the café. Immediately, pleasant memories flooded in Masashi's mind from the day he first met the Hamada's…that fateful day he held no regrets moving to San Fransokyo. He had reached down to grab at his satchel when he palmed his forehead.

"Oh damn it. I left my satchel back inside." He informs everyone, making a move to go back inside the building.

"I can go in with you if you want." Honey Lemon volunteers.

"Nah that's alright: I'll meet you guys in a sec."

As soon as he runs inside, he looks around sighing heavily trying to remember where he put the damn thing. There was still one remaining student fortunately just now closing up her station. After asking her if she's seen a red satchel, the girl nods and hands it to him. He sighs with utmost relief, shaking her hand as thanks. "Hey by the way: Did you see that one kid's microbots?" She whistled in approval. "That'd take me a million years to create something like that."

Masashi let out a small laugh nodding his head. "Yeah: That Hiro Hamada is one smart-."

Their conversation ends abruptly for the alarms start to ring throughout the building after a large explosion rocks the entire university. Masashi let out a groan after having been knocked to the floor, helping the girl up and orders her to get to safety fast as she possibly can. Smoke begins to engulf the building as he looks around madly for the exit.

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Tadashi and Hiro were some ways away from the university having promised Masashi they'd meet up with him back at the café. Tadashi gazing out at the pond bathed in moonlight, leaning over the bridge railing.

"I know what you're going to say Dashi…" Hiro began with a smirk, joining his brother. I'm finally doing something great and neither me or you or Masashi are getting ourselves arrested."

"Actually I just wanted to let you know your fly was down."

Hiro gave an eye roll. "Ha ha very fun-hey!" He looked down, realizing Tadashi was telling an actual fact quickly zipping his pants back up punching his laughing older brother in the arm. "Dude!"

"Ow!" He snickered. "Watch it with that rocket fist."

The younger gave a shake of his head, smiling softly once again. He could not say it in just mere words how eternally grateful he was to him and Masashi both. For putting up with all the crap he's put them through. "…Thanks Tadashi. For, y'know…everything. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you and Masashi."

Tadashi smiles ruffling his hair. "You're my brother. Masashi and I will always be here to have your back. We just want to see you happy and healthy. I can't think of a better thing then going to college."

Hiro couldn't help but smirk a little. "You know, you two sound so much like mom and dad…or well what I vaguely remember of them anyway."

"You think so?"

"I know so. Why don't you just tell him how you really feel already?" Hiro questions, leaning against the bridge blinking curiously at his now sighing big brother.

"It's…complicated bro. Not as easy as you-."

Tadashi had been interrupted mid-sentence when an alarm had gone off in the distance. "MASASHI!" Without any hesitation they take off towards the now flame engulfed building that was SFIT. Blood pounded in Tadashi's ears as they skidded to a halt, sweat from the intense heat dripping down their faces. "No…Oh no, no, no, no!" Hiro cried out but Tadashi stopped him.

"Hiro no! Stay here."

"But Masa-."

"I'll take care of him. Just wait here for the fire departments got it?"

"Okay I understand: Just get him out of there!"

Tadashi nodded, pulling some of his shirt over his mouth to keep from inhaling the smoke looking for any sign of his most precious friend.

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"LET ME GO! I…told you I'm not going to let you take them!" Masashi screamed, flailing his legs, doing whatever he could to kick his attacker who held him to the ground with arms above his head.

The man holding him down sighed, tsking in fake disappointment. "Come now: Let's not do this the hard way. Just give them to me or else…" Masashi sucked in through his teeth the minute he feels the man slide his hand up his shirt.

"Do…Your worst." Masashi spits out. "TADASHI! TADASHI!" He coughed and splutters as the smoke gets inside his lungs, earning a growl of annoyance followed by a hard smack across the face that whips Masashi's head to the side.

Ackerman continues holding him down, biting Masashi's earlobe hard enough to where some blood inks out. "You always were my favorite student, Masashi. It's a shame we have to end things like this."

Masashi all but snarls at him. He manages to lift his leg up, kicking Ackerman in the jaw and gets up to run. The older male soon latches onto him by using Hiro's microbots, they're holding Masashi by the ankles dragging him back towards him and yet he still fights. Yelling, cursing. Calling Ackerman every cursed name in the book.

When he finally manages to call out Tadashi's name, the older male comes into view. "Ackerman! Let him go! What do you think you're doing to him?!"

Ackerman narrows his eyes. "You fool…"

He pushes Masashi to the side, watching as the microbots follow him just as they all hear something break. Tadashi and Masashi look at one another, making a mad dash for the exit through the flames.

Beams all around them were crashing and falling.

Another explosion.

It was slow going, the smoke was beginning to fill their lungs at a rapid pace. They kicked the door down when an explosion went off right behind where they previously were knocking them some feet away from the building.

"Dashi…my arm. It burns…it burns so bad."

Hearing Masashi moan this broke Tadashi's heart, shushing him gently picking him up in his arms cradling his head against his chest like an infant. "Shhh. Shhhh. I know…I know Masashi…the medics and fire department will be here soon alright?"

"Tired…I'm so tired…"

"Masashi. I-I know it's hard but don't fall asleep…please j-just stay awake for a little while longer…please."

But Tadashi's words were deaf to his ears. His body went still in his arms. Heart rate slowed…then all goes dark.