Strong Emotion
"Okay, so let's review what we've managed to find out." Tadashi spun round to face the gathered group of friends. Honey Lemon, Gogo and Wasabi had finally arrived joining Fred and Tadashi in Hiro's garage. "There have been a number of strange appearances in San Fransokyo, recently. Buildings and other things appear to be showing up from the past. We don't know how or why but we do know Hiro is somehow involved." Tadashi pulled a notebook and pen out from Hiro's desk. "Let's compile a list of the locations currently affected."
"Hold on." Wasabi began to pat his own pockets, searching… "I've already compiled a list." He pulled a single page out of the back pocket of his pants and handed it to Tadashi. Tadashi unfolded it to reveal a list of items penned so neatly it could have probably been done by a computer.
East San Fansokyo Bay – World War II Submarine: SS-118
SFIT – Showcase Building & Tadashi
Krei Tech – Hiro's Micro-bots
Western Suburbs – Dojunkai Apartments
Northeast Rail Corridor – Locomotive 1102
South West San Fransokyo Bay – Sailing Ship: Mariposa
Tadashi glanced up, quirking an eyebrow in question. "I'm the only person that's appeared?"
Wasabi nodded. "As far as we can tell. We interviewed several people that were at the various locations in question but there have been no reports of people appearing out of nowhere. Other than the rumors of ghosts on the SS-118 that is, but we've already managed to determine that was most likely modern intervention."
Tadashi nodded glancing down at the list once more. "I'd remove Hiro's micro-bots off the list." He picked up a pen and crossed the item off making Wasabi wince as the line marred the neat order of his list. His fingers were immediately dying to redo the list.
Pop. "Why?" Gogo asked shifting to cross her arms.
Tadashi glanced up to meet her gaze. "Because those weren't Hiro's micro-bots." He swiveled the chair around to face Hiro's PC. Picking up the mouse he opened an explorer window and browsed to a video before double clicking in order to open it. "I downloaded the video Baymax took in order to analyse it." He skipped through it before pausing it on a close-up shot of the micro-bot swarm. "They're considerably bigger and from the looks of it not nearly as polished." Tadashi commented turning to face his friends once more.
"Makes sense." Honey Lemon agreed with a nod. "I thought there was something strange about them."
"So that leaves us with five." Tadashi glanced down at the page in question once more. "A submarine, a sailing ship, two buildings and a train. Any ideas as to what these locations might have in common?"
"The SFIT Showcase building exploded and the submarine we found was carrying weapons with explosive capabilities?" Honey Lemon suggested.
"Won't work." Gogo interjected. "The Dojunkai Apartments collapsed due to a structural flaw in the building's design. It's the reason everyone refuses to go in there. No explosion there."
Fred leaned forward, practically hanging over the couch he'd draped himself over when they'd finally settled down to talk. "I think you're all overthinking it." He declared, grinning in satisfaction when everyone turned to look at him. "The SFIT building exploded, the apartment complex collapsed and I happen to know for a fact that Locomotive 1102 derailed in the Northeast Corridor. What if the thing in common is the fact that something bad happened?" The look on his friend's faces was priceless.
Tadashi stared at Fred for a few moments, jaw slack and then burst into motion once more. Reaching back he snatched up the latest note he'd received and re-read it.
You need strong emotion
~Hiro
The beginnings of an idea in mind, he turned to Hiro's PC once more, opened a browser and began to furiously type search terms into it, fingers flying across the keyboard. Half an hour later he turned back to the team. "Fred may be onto something here." He declared. "The SS-118 was attacked and sunk in the East San Fransokyo Bay. All on board died. One hundred and twenty seven people died when the Dojunkai apartments collapsed. Locomotive 1102 derailed in the Northeast Rail Corridor, hitting several homes along the way. Total death toll 56, 43 passengers and 13 people on the ground. The Mariposa was shipwrecked on the rock outcroppings located in the South West section of San Fransokyo Bay killing 18 and as we all know the SFIT showcase building exploded killing… "Tadashi paused before correcting himself. "Well, technically killing one. All of these places were involved in some kind of tragedy that elicited a strong emotional response." Tadashi finished sending Fred a knowing look.
Fred returned it, grinning like an idiot.
"Oh and one more thing." Tadashi broke the moment of silence that had settled on the group as everyone digested what he'd just discovered. "I think Hiro is still in San Fransokyo."
"What makes you say that?" Honey Lemon asked startled.
"Unless you guys have missed something," Tadashi waved Wasabi's piece of paper around in illustration. "The time rift phenomenon has only been occurring here which means the device causing it is either located in the city or somewhere within close proximity of it. If Hiro really was kidnapped to help work on it that means Hiro is still here."
"But Baymax's scanner can find no trace of him." Honey Lemon pointed out softly. She of all people wanted to believe it was that simple but she also knew false hope wouldn't get them anywhere. "If he was still in the city the scanner Hiro installed into Baymax would have detected his presence."
"You told me the scanner malfunctioned on Akuma Island." Tadashi leaned forward to rest his elbows on his knees, hands folded casually in the gap between them.
"That's because we were underground."
"Which means?" Tadashi prompted, waiting for Honey Lemon to draw the same conclusion he'd drawn.
"Oh, I know." Fred slipped off the couch falling face first to the ground before picking himself up to jump up and down like some kind of energizer bunny. "Pick me! Pick me!"
Fred's antics; despite the gravity of their situation, managed to bring a smile to Tadashi's face. "Sure Fred. Catch everyone else up."
"Hiro is underground!" Fred announced arm still raised high up into the air, finger pointing to the ceiling.
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Rizard13: You're asking Hiro to do something that goes against his very nature - not to mess with something XD. As for Tadashi, he will probably find a way to continue his life normally but is too busy with all the drama to thnk about it just yet. Now onto the notes: The first note is about providing Tadashi with emotional support. The second note was a clue and it came attached to stack of formulas that Hiro had created while trying to figure out how to control the time portal. The third note may have appeared to be more emotional support but is in actual fact another clue as I'm sure you've figured out during the course of this chapter XD
Ern Estine 13624: ;)
Guest: I'm glad you are enjoying the fact that I'm inserting more ordinary life considerations in this story. Often the impact into normal life is not considered. It really means a lot to me that you are enjoying the plot, the writing and the flow of the story. Thanks so much for the compliment. I'll try not to kill Hiro but make no promises at this stage ;)
Anony mouse101: You think things are crazy now? Wait till later :P
crazyreader12: I shall endevour to do so. Thank you so much for dropping a note.
CrazyBlueOwl: Interesting theories about those notes, I must say! All shall be revealed in due : Hiro is working on creating a device that will allow people to cross in and out of the time portal. Some of the theory is similar to that used by Project SIlent Sparrow but they are not trying to recreate Project Silent Sparrow.
Rosycat: It's nice to have someone obsess about the same bunch of songs I'm currently obsessing over XD. Those letters are my little mystery, a little intrigue in the story to keep things interesting!
Alexissenpai: Don't worry. Tadashi is a very strong person and will definitely be able to deal with anything life throws at him, even if it does take him a little time. Missed you ;)
shooting2stars: Glad the explanation helped. The notes are both mysterious and important. They are providing clues to Tadashi in order to make sure he's on the right track when it comes to finding Hiro but Tadashi needs to make the connections first XD