UnBroken Part 7

A few weeks later and there was more refugees taking up residence in the sanctuary. The newcomers and the ones who had been there first got along well at least. Though when trouble did show up… They did learn quickly what Tadashi meant by “you’ll see.”

“I can’t believe we have to do this.” A boy named Marshall muttered as he and his friend Wes who had both been on the bus peeled potatoes in the kitchen area.

“I can’t believe peeling potatoes is a legit punishment.” Wes muttered.

“You two knew pranking my brother was a bad idea.” Hiro pointed out as he poked his head into the room.

He ducked as a potato was launched at his head.

“I was just sayin’!”

“Get outta here, Nerd!”

Hiro scoffed a bit before wandering off.

“Pranksters giving you trouble?” Tadashi asked as he passed on by, getting his helmet off.

Hiro crossed his arms.

“They apparently don’t like the fact I was right about them NOT trying to paint a skull face on Baymax to mess with ya.”

“How rude.” Tadashi shook his head. “How’s your head holding up? I know you’ve been working hard past few days.”

“It’s okay. Still got kind of a headache from earlier today but I can live with it.” Hiro replied rubbing the back of his head a little. He had been at it all day and had finally left his command center for a walk around the place.

“Got ya… Well… if you’re not too tired… There’s someone who wants to see you… Make that two.”

Hiro gave him a confused look.


“Me?” He asked pointing to himself. “Who’d wanna see me?”

Tadashi chuckled, taking his hand. “You’ll see.”

He lead him back to the house… and there in the kitchen making dinner… was none other than Aunt Cass.

Hiro’s eyes widened. “Aunt Cass!” He called before running to her hugging her tightly. “You're here!”

Aunt Cass was caught off guard, but immediately brought her arms around the young boy. “Oh Hiro… My baby!” She stroked his hair.

He nuzzled her hand, keeping close to her. “Missed you so much…”

“I missed you too… Oh I was so worried about you…” Aunt Cass kissed his head. “Thank goodness you’re alright…”

Hiro smiled giving a nod.

“Tadashi’s been taking good care of me. Even when I was pretty freaked out, didn’t get mad or anything.” He nuzzled his aunt. “It’s okay… I’m okay.”

Tadashi smiled warmly at the sight.

“He’s missed ya like crazy though… Both of us have.”

“You’re my babies…” Aunt Cass smiled. “You mean everything to me…” She looked down at Hiro. “I wish I could’ve done something when it all happened…”

“You kept ‘em off me long enough for me to get away.” Hiro hugged her tightly. “You didn’t sign that form, those creeps did… I’m just glad I’m still here. It’s not been easy… But it’s been worth it.”

“Yeah, kid’s been making a whole world of difference.” Tadashi smirked. “Kid’s one heck of a hacker. Those harvest camps don’t know what hits them until it’s too late and they HAVE to let kids go because of how screwed up the system is.”

“Both my babies are heroes… I’m so proud… That reminds me though.” Cass smirked a bit. “Someone else has missed you Hiro.”

Hiro tilted his head as Tadashi tried not to laugh.

“Who?”

Aunt Cass looked off to the dining room.

“Hey, Kathleen, he’s here.”

A young girl with long brown hair entered the kitchen, gasping as she saw Hiro.

“Hiro…?”

Hiro let out a gasp of his own as he made his way over to her… Getting a little misty eyed.

“Kit Kat…?”

Kathleen had tears of her own slipping out before she threw her arms around him.

“Hiro! Oh my gosh!”

Hiro brought his around her, bringing her close to him.

“Oh goodness… You're really here…” He laughed a bit. “You guys… Oh my gosh…”

Tadashi smiled. “We’ve been working hard so… I figured we could have a little get together with everyone.”

Kathleen nuzzled Hiro a little.

“The other nerds are coming too… I’m so happy to see you…”

Hiro smiled nuzzling her.

“I’m happy to see you guys too. This is so awesome…! I got so much to tell you… And it’s been way too long.” He rested his head against hers a bit. “Missed your voice…”

Kathleen blushed a bit, sighing happily. “Missed yours too…”

Tadashi chuckled a little.

Childhood friends reunited… and maybe even a little crush in there if I remember right…

Aunt Cass smirked crossing her arms.

“They are so adorable.” She murmured to Tadashi.

Hiro didn’t notice how his family was reacting just content to be where he was. It had just been him, Tadashi, Baymax and the other Unwinds for awhile now. It was nice to see familiar faces.

“Indeed.” Tadashi smiled warmly. “The others are gonna be happy to see Hiro too… And I’m probably gonna get some teasing…” Tadashi glanced at his own armor. “Kind of made the news a bit.”

“The dark hero.” Cass chuckled. “The liberator of the innocent.”

“Honey Lemon’s SO gonna start calling ya her knight.” Hiro teased overhearing this as he looked up. “Cause you KNOW she’d totally fall head over heels seeing ya in that.”

“And so it begins.” Aunt Cass laughed.

Tadashi turned a little red.

“Ahahaha…”

Kathleen giggled.

“Cuuute.” She grinned, nuzzling Hiro again… stealing a small kiss on the cheek. “I like my hidden heroes.”

Hiro grinned turning red. “Ehehehe… Well you got two of the best at your service.”

“And me without my camera.” Aunt Cass sighed.

Tadashi flashed his phone to her, winking a bit.

Kathleen giggled again, cupping one of Hiro’s cheeks in her hand.

“Sorry… just so glad to see you in one piece… I was really worried when I heard what happened.”

Hiro leaned into her hand giving a sheepish look.

“I’m sorry I worried you… Wasn’t my intent Kat, I swear…” He stroked her hair a little. “I’m just glad it’s all working out.”

Kathleen nuzzled his hand. “You and me both…”

He smiled keeping her close.

“I’m just glad you guys are here…”

Tadashi snapped a quick picture of the two.

One day soon bro… That triplicate isn’t going to be keeping you here… Just have to get them to listen…

oooooo

As Kathleen had said, the other nerds arrived a few hours later. Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Gogo and Fred. All pulling Hiro into a hug seeing he was alright, and celebrating over dinner.

Feels like nothing is wrong… Tadashi smiled… feeling all sense of anxiety of the world around him gone in this moment… Sure his mind still thought of the unwinds in the sanctuary, but even then… it was peaceful for once… no worries… just for this moment.

He felt someone take his hand. He looked, seeing Honey Lemon smiling gently at him.

“You look pretty relaxed.” she whispered, since Hiro was in the middle of telling a story to the others are the table and she didn’t want to interrupt him.

Tadashi squeezed her hand a little returning the smile.

“Just happy to see him acting like a normal fourteen year old… It’s been a rough ride for us both.” He whispered back sneaking in a quick nuzzle. “Like nothing is happening outside this place right now.”

Honey Lemon giggled, nuzzling back. “Just a moment of zen… It’s really amazing what you two are doing, Tadashi… And you got that dream you kept telling me about… You wanted to help people.”

“Yeah… I guess I really am living it.” He chuckled. “Started with just wanting to keep my little brother alive and now… here we are… Super nerd to the rescue.”

“You’re amazing, Tada… Always have been.”

Tadashi blushed a bit.

“Just me…”

“And that’s why.” She squeezed his hand. “Reason you should never stop being you.”

He squeezed hers.
“I plan to always be me. Nothing’s gonna change that I assure you.” He smiled.

“And then the guy managed to nail Tadashi right in the head with one of the apples!”

Tadashi turned red. “HIRO! I thought we said that was going to be buried!”

“Well you can still dig it up.”

That little twerp!

“Ah still the same as ever, Hamada.” Gogo smirked. “Still, didn’t think you’d go down a path of being a hero in the night.”

“It’s freaking awesome!” Fred laughed. “It’s just like the comic books!”

“You guys are really making a difference out there.” Wasabi smiled.

Tadashi and Hiro looked to each other and grinned.

“Couldn’t have done it without my little bro.”

“Same about my big bro.”

“We’re all proud.” Kathleen smiled.

“Darn right.” Aunt Cass nodded. “When things do make a big change with unwinding, we’re having a big meal at the cafe, like old times.”

“Sounds like a plan Ms. H!” Gogo grinned.

“Nothing’s better than free food! … Except when it’s moldy.”

Hiro laughed sighing in content as he listened to the banter between the group just enjoying the moment. Wanting to memorize it.

Kathleen held one of his hands in hers.

“And we can get more time together when that happens. I missed being able to cook with you.”

Hiro moved his chair a little closer to hers.

“I missed it too. It’ll be just like old times. Even playing a few pranks down the line. I still owe your brother for last year.”

“Yes you do.” She giggled. “All in good time though… Least we got this moment.”

“Yep.” Hiro smiled sighing happily. “A moment in time, I hope never ends.” I really missed times like this… I can’t wait til I can go home for good.

Tadashi smiled at this brother before turning his attention back to everyone.

“Thank you for all coming… It really has been too long.”

“Hey anything for our friends.”


“We stick together Hamada. You ask we’ll do anything you want - Within reason of course.”

Tadashi chuckled. “Right.”

Gogo smirked.

“Seriously… If you need help with this crazy thing you know who to call. Right guys?”

Everyone nodded.

“Right!”

“Thanks… Seriously.”

Hiro leaned back in his chair sighing in content.

This is all worth it…

With friends like these… What could happen?