A/N: Here it is, the update I promised you all! Big thanks goes out to my younger brother who is absolutely the best! I told him I had writer's block, and he took my computer from me, and typed a couple of sentences, that helped me break through the writer's block. I love that kid! Anyway, I hope you like this chapter, and I would love it if you told me what you think in the reviews. They light up my face whenever I see them. Enough rambling from me: enjoy. :)
"Alright Baymax," Tadashi said. "Let's see what you've got." He had finally finished upgrading the robot's scanner and had given him thrusters so that the large healthcare companion could hopefully fly. He mounted the robot's armor, his own magnetic armor attaching to Baymax strongly. Baymax powered up his thrusters.
"Be careful up there," Honey Lemon called.
"Yeah, man," Wasabi added. "Are you sure you want to do this? It isn't too late to change your mind."
"I have to find Hiro," Tadashi said.
"Are you sure I can't do it?" Fred asked hopefully. "I'll be careful. I've always wanted to fly!"
"I'll take you for a ride sometime," Tadashi promised. Tadashi looked down at everyone. Fred looked excited, Wasabi looked nervous, and Honey Lemon was- wow, she was so beautiful with the sun shining on her hair, and- Tadashi shook his head to clear his thoughts, blushing furiously when she caught him staring at her and winked. Then he looked at Go-Go, who had said nothing the entire day, at least to him. She didn't look angry, in fact she looked uncharacteristically melancholy. Tadashi made a mental note to talk with her when he got a chance.
"Well, here goes nothing," Tadashi said, nerves tingling as he prepared to attempt a feat that had, before now, only existed in the minds of children and dreamers.
"Alright Baymax," he said. "Let's go." Baymax took to the skies in a flash. For a few moments, Tadashi was terrified, and then, he felt nothing but pure exhilaration. The beginning of the flight was full of close calls, the two nearly crashing into everything in the sky. It wasn't long, however, until they began to figure out how to turn cleanly, anticipating each other's movements, and moving as one. For a little while, they just flew, Tadashi almost forgetting about his main reason for being up there in the first place, his thoughts consumed by adrenaline. Finally, they landed on a large ball, floating in the sky. Its purpose was measuring key elements in the atmosphere to predict weather. Tadashi hoped it would also give Baymax a great vantage point so that there was less of a chance of something interfering with his scanners.
"Okay, this is the test," Tadashi took a deep breath. "Baymax, scan for Hiro." Silence ensued, then Baymax spoke.
"I have located Hiro."
"I-is he okay?" Tadashi questioned excitedly.
"Hiro has a few minor injuries, but nothing appears to be life-threatening. I do, however, find his emotional health to be a concern. Hiro's neurotransmitter levels are dangerously low. He appears to be very unhappy, and on the verge of depression. Treatments include exercise, support from family and friends, and plenty of vitamin D."
"Where is he?"
"My display shows his exact coordinates. He does not appear to be at a named address. In fact, my terrain map shows that he is on a small island about five miles off the coast of San Fransokyo."
"Well then, that's our next destination," Tadashi said. "Let's go back to the others." Baymax flew off, returning them to the cafe. As Tadashi dismounted, he could hardly contain his joy.
"We found Hiro !" He exclaimed. Then, he noticed the sad and worried faces of his friends. "What's wrong?" He questioned.
"Tadashi," Honey Lemon said. "It's Go-Go. She's gone."
"What?!" Tadashi was astonished.
"She left without telling us man," Wasabi said. Fred looked like he was about to cry.
"I think she went to look for Hiro," Honey Lemon said. "You know, Tadashi, she blames herself for this entire situation."
"She does?" Tadashi asked. "Why?"
"Because, she was the one outside with Hiro when he was taken," Honey Lemon explained.
"Also, you basically told her it was her fault," Fred finally spoke up. "You were kind of a jerk to her."
"I-I'm sorry guys," Tadashi rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably. "I guess I was just so worried about Hiro that I-" he paused.
"It's not us you have to apologize to," Fred said. "But we have no idea where Go-Go is."
"I'll find her," Tadashi promised.
"And we'll help you," Wasabi said pointedly.
"Thank's guys," Tadashi sighed. Boy, he really messed up this time...
Hiro toyed idly with a small wrench. His head was throbbing dully, and he was exhausted. To make matters worse, he had no idea if his brother was alive. He was sure that the death had been a virtual reality trip, but it had all felt so real. The door opened again, and Callaghan reentered.
"What have you built me, Hiro?" Callaghan asked. Hiro did not answer, and only glared at the man. "I take your silence as 'nothing'" Hiro's expression never changed.
"Come now, Hiro," Callaghan said. "There's no need to be hostile."
"Give it up, Callaghan," Hiro said. "I'm not doing anything for you."
"Well then, let's test your endurance," Callaghan said, and Hiro knew he was undoubtedly smiling under his mask.
"Boy, you must really get a kick out of torturing children," Hiro said shaking his head.
"Oh, Hiro, with the mental capacity of people twice your age," Callaghan responded. "I would hardly call you a child."
"You're crazy, you know that?'
"Not crazy, Hiro, just determined." Callaghan chuckled.
"Well, go ahead. Hit me," Hiro taunted. The professor obliged, striking Hiro's cheek with a loud smack that caused the boy's head to snap back. Hiro recovered quickly, fresh anger burning in his eyes.
"Why don't you take off that mask, Callaghan, and fight me face to face?" Hiro growled. "Or are you afraid to hit me if you're not hidden?" Suddenly his world turned black, as he was struck with the man's fist. Callaghan needed time to think. He was a college professor, not a kidnapper. He had never planned to actually hurt Hiro. The virtual reality "death" of Tadashi had been his alternate plan to get Hiro to assent to his demands. Of course, his plan had also included keeping his identity a secret, but now that the boy knew, he may have to kill him. Callaghan slammed his fist down on the table.
"How can one simple child be so stubborn?" he shouted angrily, his voice echoing off of the metal walls of the room surrounding him. In the silence that followed, his mind drifted to Abigail. Abigail, his sweet, beautiful little girl. She had always hated violence. Even her interest in bot fighting had been curbed by the hostility that often occurred there. But now she's gone, and this is the one way I can avenge her. His eyebrows furrowed in anger. He would make Hiro build him a transmitter. Even if it brought the boy to the brink of death. In that single moment, his resolve became so steeled, that he knew no compassion for Hiro would hinder him from getting what he wanted. The young prodigy thought he was so strong. Callaghan laughed humorlessly. Just you wait Hiro. When I'm through with you, you'll be begging me to let you build me a transmitter. Just. You. Wait.
BTW, sorry if Callaghan seems a little OC, I kind of took the liberty of making him a little more sinister than he was in the movie. Hope you all don't mind... Any suggestions are welcome. :)