A Tail of Two Brothers Chapter 42

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"speaking"- kitsune language

Part two of the new chapters.

THIS IS IT. The final chapter! Enjoy everyone! XD

Five years later…

A ten year old Hiro Hamada pranced down the hallway of his house, he had just gotten home from school. He headed to his room to unpack his belongings, there was something that he had to show his family. It was something that dealt with the continuance of his education. Over the years there was one thing that never changed about Hiro, his intelligence. He was just as smart now as he was before, maybe even smarter. Acquiring new knowledge had never been a challenging task for him, he was able to learn rather quickly. His intelligence had been complimented by many, including his older peers.

And speaking of school, they were already reaching the end of this current school year. Hiro just received his scores from the tests he was required to take. It was the basic and standardized tests all school children had to take, in many ways the kitsune education was similar to humans' education. The only difference about their standardized tests was that it included kitsune history and abilities.

He sat on his bed and he dug through his backpack's contents, he finally found what he was looking for. That was when he remembered that there was another person he wanted to show his test results to. He smiled as he looked at the red charger in his room.

"Ow," he calmly said.

With that the inflatable robot appeared from the charger and booted himself up. The first thing the healthcare companion saw was Hiro. Baymax couldn't help but greet his favorite patient and friend.

"Hello Hiro," Baymax stated.

"Hey Baymax," Hiro replied.

Baymax got off his charger and walked over to Hiro, he examined what the boy was doing before making an observation.

"You have returned from school I see," the robot said.

"Yeah, Aunt Cass and Tadashi picked me up from school just a few minutes ago."

"And you appear to be happy," he added. "Is there any particular reason?"

Hiro smiled at his robot friend and showed Baymax the paper. Baymax observed the paper and then looked back at Hiro.

"There are high marks on this paper, are they from you?" Baymax asked.

"You bet Baymax. I passed this grade year," he stated. "Pretty soon it will be summer, so I won't have to worry about summer school."

Baymax nodded his head in understanding.

"Congratulations Hiro, you are a very smart boy," he said as he patted Hiro's head. "Good job."

Hiro chuckled a little at Baymax's actions, that was when Baymax remembered Hiro's previous school years.

"If I recall, this is another year that you've managed to succeed in passing. Your family will be very proud of you," Baymax added.

Hiro sheepishly smiled at the robot and he nodded his head.

"Yeah, I never get tired of seeing the looks of pride on their faces whenever they learn that I passed a grade," Hiro replied. "Plus its great how they always reward me for my hard work."

"Indeed," Baymax agreed. "Last year I remember they took you to the beach. You stayed at a there for a whole month. It was a rather fun and entertaining time."

Hiro smiled as he recalled last summer's trip to the beach. His aunt and brother decided to reward his efforts in school by going there. They stayed at a nice hotel that was located next to the beach, and every day they would play in the waters. Then at nights they would walk along the sand and watch the sun set. He had a lot of fun that summer.

Every summer was a fun trip for the Hamada family, the year before that one they visited a famous and popular amusement park. They rode on many rides, got to see a lot of famous cartoon characters, ate theme park foods and play a ton of games. Hiro brought back many toys and collectables from that trip.

He couldn't wait to hear what this summer's trip would be. He was about to find out, just as soon as he showed his family his test results. He gestured for Baymax to follow him.

"Come on Baymax, let's go show them together," he said.

Baymax nodded and with that the two made their way to the kitchen. Tadashi was reading a magazine while Cass was mixing up some cookie dough. They noticed how Hiro came prancing in with Baymax in tow. They recognized that prancing, they had seen it several times before. They knew that it was that time of the school year, it was only a matter of time before Hiro showed them his test results. Still, they couldn't help but act surprise whenever he did this. They didn't want to ruin the moment for the boy, especially when they had some important news to share with him.

"Hey Hiro, hey Baymax," Cass greeted. "I'm just preparing to make my famous chocolate chip cookies, you want to lick the beater?"

She held out the cookie dough covered utensil and Hiro nodded his head. The Hamada woman handed the beater to him as he sat down at the table.

"Don't mind if I do," he said as he took a quick lick.

That was when Cass decided to inquire Hiro about his day at school.

"So how was school baby?" Cass asked as placed the tray in the oven.

Hiro looked nonchalant, he tried to play the whole matter of as nothing important or special. He took several more licks of the cookie dough before finally speaking.

"Oh it was normal except…"

That was when Hiro pulled out the piece of paper he had been hiding behind his back.

"I got my scores back!" Hiro exclaimed.

He waved the paper proudly, there was a look of triumph on his face as he did so. Cass and Tadashi couldn't help but smirk at his actions.

"Is that so?" Tadashi questioned.

"Well let's see how our little Hiro did," Cass added.

Hiro handed the formal paper to his brother and aunt, the two Hamada relatives looked over it for several minutes before smiles graced their faces. Tadashi placed a hand on his little brother's head and ruffled it. Cass kissed his forehead and rubbed his back.

"We're very proud of you sweetie," Cass stated.

"Hiro succeeded as always, he is a very smart boy," Baymax replied.

Tadashi agreed with his creation as he gave Hiro a thumbs up.

"Way to go little bro," Tadashi said. "Nothing but the best from the Hamada family."

Hiro giggled and blushed a little at the compliments, he would never get tired of hearing them. He finished eating the cookie dough on the beater before handing it back to his aunt.

"Yeah, I love it when I don't have to worry about summer school," Hiro replied. "I always look forward to spending time with you all."

Tadashi and Cass smiled at their youngest relative, now was the perfect time to tell Hiro the truth about this summer. Little did Hiro realize that his world was about to get bigger than it already was. Tadashi leaned close to his little brother and placed a hand over his.

"Well we have a surprise for you this year Hiro," Tadashi stated with a sincere smile on his face. "Something very special."

That caught Hiro's attention, the tone Tadashi was using was very different than the one he usually used for this circumstance. He titled his head in confusion. They always had good summer vacations, what made this so different?

"More special than the vacations we've been taking for the past years?" Hiro asked.

Cass and Tadashi nodded their heads. They couldn't wait to see the look at Hiro's face once they told him of their plans. That was when the oven went off, Cass quickly turned her attention to the freshly baked cookies as she took out the tray and placed them on a plate. They would be the perfect ice breaker for this important talk. Cass placed the plate on the table and Hiro wasted no time in taking one. Tadashi did the same along with Cass. That was when she decided to be the first one to speak.

"Hiro," she started.

"Yeah Aunt Cass?" Hiro asked.

"You like it here in San Fransokyo right?" she questioned.

"Yeah," Hiro responded.

Cass looked at Tadashi, the older Hamada brother gave her a firm nod. It was time. Cass turned her attention back to her youngest nephew.

"Would you be sad if we left it for a little while?"

Hiro stopped eating his cookie once he heard that. He gave his aunt and brother a confused look. Baymax looked just as confused as Hiro, he couldn't help but voice his opinion.

"Are you planning on leaving soon?" Baymax asked.

Cass quickly reassured her robot family member by shaking her head.

"No," Cass said. "Not forever at least."

"Forever?" Hiro questioned. "What do you mean by that?"

That was when the older Hamada brother spoke. He took another one of his aunt's cookies and quickly ate it before talking to his younger brother.

"Hiro," he started. "Do you remember when my idea for Baymax got accepted by the kitsune community? And now Baymax is a being sold worldwide because of it?"

Hiro nodded his head as he ate another cookie.

"And do you remember when Mr. Lee, Fred's father, approved Big Hero 6 for a superhero idea?" Tadashi added.

Hiro nodded again.

"Well Hiro, let's just say that over the past five years I've been making a lot of money because of those two events. And I've been investing and saving that money for something very important," Tadashi stated.

This was the first time Hiro was hearing this. He knew that Tadashi had been making money but he never really thought about it to this extent. Tadashi and Cass never told them what they were doing with that money, Hiro just assumed that it went into their appliances and lifestyle. But looking back on it now, Hiro should have realized that's where their vacation funds mostly likely came from. But his older brother wasn't done yet.

"Hiro, I know that you've been dreaming about something for a long time now," Tadashi said.

That was when the older Hamada brother reached into his pocket and pulled out a familiar looking book. He placed it on the table and Hiro's eyes widen over the sight of it. It was the travel book Tadashi had brought for him years ago. There were so many little sticky notes and annotations he made inside it. He hadn't looked at it for a while now but he never forgot about it. How could he? It was his dream to one day see those places.

"It's your dream to see the world right?" Tadashi asked.

Once again Hiro nodded his head as he finished eating his cookie. Cass smiled at the innocent look on Hiro's face, even with all of these facts he still didn't realize what was going on.

"Hiro Hamada," Tadashi stated. "We're going to make that dream come true."

That was when Cass pulled something out of her pocket and she mimicked her oldest nephew's actions. She placed a small book on the table, she pushed it to Hiro. Hiro picked it up and noticed how it was very thick and looked formal. On the front cover read:

Passport

Hiro's eyes widen once again as he opened the book and saw his picture inside it along with his name and information. All of it was related to the kitsune community. He then looked back at his family, he was surprised and in shock.

"W-wha- really?" Hiro asked.

"Really," Tadashi said. "You're going on a long trip Hiro, a trip around the world."

"And we'll see all the places you have wanted to see for so long now," Cass added. "Together, as a family."

That was when other thoughts came to Hiro's mind.

"But what about school? A-and our house? And the café?" Hiro questioned.

"Indeed, Hiro still has to finish his remaining school years, and your house and café will be empty," Baymax said.

Cass smiled at the ten year old, Tadashi and her had given this matter a lot of thought over the years. During that time, when Tadashi wasn't busy promoting Baymax and helping out with at the café, he was completing certification courses in the kitsune community. These lessons were going to come in handy for their long trip.

"There's no need to worry about that Hiro," Cass stated. "Your big brother over here has complete his training course in teaching."

Hiro looked confused and shocked at the same time once he heard that. He turned to his older brother.

"Really? You've been doing that this whole time?" Hiro asked. "What for?"

"To be your teacher of course," Tadashi responded. "I'll be in charge of your education during our trip. It's kind of like being homeschooled, I will be the one teaching you and providing you with the appropriate lessons for some of your grade level. Besides, I don't think you'll have a problem with that. You're already excelling pass your own grade level, there's nothing to worry about in that department."

Hiro blushed a little at the compliment, that was when his aunt spoke her half on the matter.

"And as for the house and café, Fred has agreed to stay here in our absence. His parents have approved of it as well, they feel like this would be a great opportunity for him to learn more about business and customer care. Plus, it gives him a reason to live on his own for a while," she explained. "The others will check up on the house and café every once and while too. I've been teaching Fred more about cooking and baking during these last five years. He's going to do a fine job managing the café, especially when the society is on our side."

"So you see Hiro, there's nothing to worry about. We've got everything taken care of. If everything goes well we'll be leaving as soon as you're done with this school year," Tadashi added. "We'll be gone for a long time, I'm not going to deny that. But it's a great opportunity for you to expand your mind and see what's really out there. I know that you've wanted this ever since you were little. One thing that hasn't changed about you over the years is your dreaming Hiro, you've always dreamed big."

Hiro looked at the passport again and he couldn't help but smile a little. He couldn't believe that his aunt and brother had done all of this for him. He couldn't believe that he finally had the opportunity to see the world. He never thought that it would happen, at least not for a long time. But now he could.

He would be sad, he had to admit that. After all, he was not only leaving his home and school but his friends as well. He wouldn't see them in person for a long time, he wondered if they would still be friends if that was the case. He wanted to start a new life in the outside world, but at the same time he didn't want to lose the life he had here. He fiddled with his passport.

"Can we keep in contact with the others while we're gone?" he asked.

Cass couldn't help but coo over her youngest nephew, she knew that would have been his greatest concern. She patted his head.

"Of course baby," Cass replied "We'll keep their contacts very close and you can call them whenever you want. We can even send them some souvenirs while we're traveling."

Hiro gave her a small smile, he felt a better now. He was still miss his life here but he was looking forward to going on this long journey. He got up from his seat and hugged his two relatives.

"I love you guys!" he exclaimed.

Cass and Tadashi smiled, they hugged him back.

"We love you too kiddo," Tadashi said.

"Now and forever," Cass added.

Hiro hugged them tighter and that was when he noticed that Baymax was out of the loop.

"Baymax you join in," Hiro said.

The healthcare companion nodded his head.

"Alright," Baymax replied.

And so the robot joined in on the Hamada family hug. It was settled, they would be going on this trip and they would enjoy it.

The next day, Hiro went to school and he told his friends about his long trip. They were sad but happy for him. They made sure that Hiro had ways to contact them as he traveled with his family. Cass had to alert his teachers of his future absence as well, the teachers were very proud of him for taking this next step in his life. Hiro also made sure to get in touch with Callaghan and Abigail, Tadashi called on his friends too. Everyone was planning on seeing the Hamada family off when the day came.

In the meantime the Hamada family cleaned up their house, they made sure that Fred would feel comfortable there in their absence. They put away their belongings and cleared a room for him. Cass also made sure to tell her customers about the change in management and employees. They were finishing up any business they had left in San Fransokyo.

When they were packing, there were several things Hiro made sure to take. He took his favorite stuffed animals, the ones that held the most importance to him. Bear Bear, his past, Nanook, his current, and H.C., his future. That's what his stuffed animals meant to him when he was four years old, those were their representations. He also took the old travel book Tadashi had given him along with the journal Abigail had gifted him. But there was one important thing he had to take, his journals. The ones he had been filling in for all these years now. These journals were the past, he couldn't wait to write more in the future. There was so much to document and tell, he wanted to record it all. And he planned to as soon as he started his journey.

A few days went by until it was finally time. It was the day to leave.

The Hamada family had packed up all that they could, including Baymax and Mochi. But before they left, there was one last stop they had to visit. With a bouquet of fresh flowers, they stepped outside and the three kitsunes transformed into their full forms. With that they traveled to the cemetery. Along the way the two Hamada brothers got into a competition over who could reach their destination first.

"Pick up the speed grandpa, we're getting soft!" Hiro exclaimed.

"Soft? That's a little funny coming from the boy who called me 'Dashi' until he was nine," Tadashi joked.

A big shade of blush appeared on Hiro's face as his brother mentioned that. But it was true, it wasn't until Hiro was ten years old that he stopped calling Tadashi by that nickname. He would say it every now and again but it was a sign of Hiro's maturity. Plus, Tadashi never got tired of teasing Hiro about it. He found it just too adorable.

"What! You can't proof that!" Hiro shouted. "You have offended me sir!"

"Well I think it was adorable," Cass cooed. "You had such a cute little nickname for your big brother Hiro."

"Aunt Cass!" Hiro exclaimed in embarrassment.

The older kitsunes laughed at the youngest relative but their nuzzled themselves close to him as they finally reached their destination. They quickly transformed back and entered the sacred kitsune grounds. They headed for the Hamada mausoleum and went inside. They bowed before the two slots of Tomeo and Maemi Hamada. Hiro smiled a little once he saw the pictures of his kitsune parents, he laid the flowers down next to their picture. He also placed a kiss on it as well, Tadashi and Cass repeated the process.

"Hey Mom, hey Dad," Hiro greeted. "We've come to visit you one last time. We're going away on a long trip. We're going to see the world."

Hiro had a big smile on his face as he said that, the other two Hamada relatives couldn't help but smile back. That was when Tadashi placed a hand over his parents' graves.

"And we've come here for your blessing and guidance," Tadashi added. "Please watch over us as we travel and protect us from any harm that wishes to come to us."

"And most importantly, remember that we'll never forget you as we start on this new journey," Cass said. "My dear sister and brother-in-law, my nephews' parents… never forget us as we will never forget you."

The Hamada family said several more prayers and they stayed there for a little while longer. They knew that it would be a long time before they came back here, so they made the best of it. They wondered how much the world here would change in their absence, but they weren't worried about it changing for the worst. They looked forward to coming back here one day and seeing all the good things that have come about during their time away. With one last kiss and prayer, the three Hamada relatives left. Cass secured the mausoleum and the cemetery, they transformed back into their full forms and headed back home.

With everything packed and secured, they headed for the airport. When they arrived they could see their friends waiting there for them. Fred, Go Go, Wasabi, Honey, Callaghan, Abigail, Dionne and Jasper with their parents… they were all there. The Hamadas were happy to see so many familiar faces. One by one they said their goodbyes. Cass gave Fred a copy of their house keys along with a copy of their truck and café keys. She gave Fred one last set of instructions and he promise to uphold them all.

Hiro went to his friends and they gave him their encouraging words.

"Stay cool little dude, and never forget the joys of being a nerd," Fred started.

"You're a tough kid Hiro, don't let that change during your journey," Go Go stated.

"Be safe and be careful Hiro, always stay by your family," Honey said.

"And don't forget to keep a healthy lifestyle as you travel," Wasabi finished.

Hiro nodded and he gave them all big hugs.

"I won't change and I'll always be safe and healthy," Hiro replied. "Thank you for being there for me since the beginning, and for being my first friends."

Hiro then moved onto Callaghan and his daughter, he hugged the pair tightly.

"Never give up Hiro, you were destined for greatness," Callaghan said.

"And never stop dreaming," Abigail added. "It's going to take you to high places."

"I won't," Hiro responded. "Thank you for always believing in me and for encouraging me to move forward with my dreams."

And last but certainly not least there was Jasper and Dionne. The two children looked ready to cry but they kept a straight face as they held their friend's hands.

"I guess we'll be seeing ya around then huh?" Jasper asked.

"Promise that you'll never forget us," Dionne added. "Call and write whenever you can."

Hiro nodded his head as he tightly clutched his friends' hands.

"I promise," Hiro stated. "You two are my best friends, I could never forget you… never ever. I'll keep in contact with you both and everyone else. Don't forget me either."

"We could never forget you," Dionne replied. "We've been through too much to do that."

"We'll always be your friends and there will always be a place for you in our hearts and memories," Jasper added.

It took a lot for Hiro not to cry at the moment. He wasn't sad, he was happy. He was happy to have friends as loyal and kind as them. It reminded him that he would always have a place here in San Fransokyo.

Tadashi and Cass bid everyone their goodbyes, hugs and some tears were shared and shed. It wasn't sad time, it was a joyous occasion. This was the start of a new journey for the Hamada family, as kitsunes they understood the importance of that. Kitsunes were free spirits, they couldn't be tied down in one place for long. They were naturally adventurous, this was the perfect chance for them to express that adventurousness.

With that the Hamadas' bid their loved ones one last farewell before walking to their plane. Despite the sadness, the group was happy for them. They knew that this wasn't the end, they would see the Hamada family again one day. But for now they said their goodbyes and wished them the best of luck on their grand adventure. They departed from the airport and returned to their everyday lives.

The Hamada family boarded their plane and made their way to their seats. Hiro sat by his brother and aunt, he was seated by the window. Mochi had been placed in his proper unit while Baymax was handled with their packages. Hiro stared outside as the people boarded the plan, he couldn't believe that he was finally here. This was his first time on a plane, and now he was going to his first destination.

Six years ago, he was four years old and started off as an unwanted child. Practically an orphan because of abusive and neglectful parents. But all it took was for someone to care, for people to care. They rescued him and they gave him a second chance at life. If someone were to tell him then that this was what his life would be like one day, he wouldn't have believed it. Honestly, sometimes it was still hard to believe. But the looks on his family's faces proved otherwise, they showed him that this wasn't a dream.

Hiro found it strange and ironic how all of his dreams were answered throughout his life.

In the beginning he dreamed of having a real family and real love. He got in in the form of a kitsune family by the name of Hamada. He also got it from a pet cat and robot companion.

At the start of his new life he dreamed of having friends of his own. He received that through his brother's friends and through the friends he made on his own.

In the middle, when he was kidnapped, he dreamed of being rescued and being returned to his life. Once again, he got it when his brother and friends donned superhero identities and took him and his friends back.

And now, he dreamed of seeing the rest of the world. He was finally fulfilling that dream as well, because he was here and he was with his family, with friends waiting for him back at his home.

What more could he ask for? Everything was perfect, and he was happy.

After several minutes everyone was settled in their seats and the plane started to take off. Hiro could feel the excitement running through his body as they reached the end of the runway. Tadashi turned to his younger brother and placed a hand over his.

"Ready?" Tadashi asked.

Hiro gave him a firm nod

"Always," Hiro replied. "Dashi."

Tadashi smiled and he kissed the boy's forehead, Cass smiled and she readied herself for take-off.

"Here we go," Cass said.

"Let's do it," Tadashi and Hiro answered in unison.

With that they were airborne, the Hamada family embarked on their next journey. Together, as a family.

But this wasn't the end. No, not by a long shot.

They would have many adventures together as they traveled across the world. Whether it be on foot, in their kistune forms, plane, bike, car, train, bus or boat… they did it all. Hiro finally got to see the world he lived in: he laughed, he smiled and he learned. But most importantly, he got to be with his family.

The Hamada family never forgot about the family and friends they had back at San Fransokyo. They made sure to keep in contact with them through mail and video chats, their bonds were just as strong as ever. Hiro even sent his friends some souvenirs when he could. The Hamada family saw it all: countries, states, cities, towns, villages, oceans, beaches, parks and other landmarks. There was just so much to see in this world they lived in.

And now, that very same Hiro Hamada writes in his journal every night before he goes to sleep. Over time he filled up several journals with his travels, and he made sure that they were always with him as they traveled. He also kept the pictures of Cass, Tadashi, Baymax and Mochi in these journals. He didn't care how long it took, he was going to document his life. And each night Hiro would silently thank Tomeo and Maemi Hamada, his parents, along with his aunt, brother, pet and best robot friend. He thanked them for being there with him and for being a part of his family.

More years would go by but somethings would never change. Just as promised the Hamada family returned to their home in San Fransokyo, they moved to different houses and started different lives but nothing ever really changed between them. Hiro's love for his family was one of the things that stayed the same as well. Another thing that would never change was the journals Hiro had. For you see, the journals had different details, writings and volume numbers. But their titles never changed.

Many journals would were in Hiro's possession by the time he grew into his teenager years. He was only fourteen when he completed all that he could when it came to his writings. With encouragement from his brother, aunt and Baymax he decided to get professionals involved. He finally shared his experiences with the kitsune community and they actually published the journals into a book series that was only meant for their kind. Hiro finally got what he wanted, he was able to leave his mark on the world. He was also able to make his family proud as a result. It came in the form of writings proudly titled:

A Tail of Two Brothers

By Hiro Hamada

THE END

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