A single bead of sweat trickled down Sylar's forehead. I might not be able to control it, he thought. He took her profile out of his black jacket pocket.
Persephone Marina Zachary
Brisbane, Australia
Age-24
Ability-Unknown
Hair-Black
Eyes-Blue
Height- 5'3
Weight-109
Hmm…a challenge, he thought. If Danko's researchers got the information right, she would be getting off the plane… "Right about now." He said to himself. He looked again at the photograph. A breathtaking girl smiled back at him. She had long wavy blue-black hair with side-bangs that fell dreamily into her face. She had enormous sapphire eyes that popped against her tan, clear skin. Her blood-crimson, full lips were curved into a smile which revealed a row of perfectly straight, white teeth.
As he sat on the bench, he watched people file out of the security checkout. Finally, he saw her. Her beautiful long hair was down, a tight, gray blouse, and a pair of tattered skinny jeans with a pair of gray ballet flats was what she wore. As she passed through the security scanner, she smiled at the guard and proceeded to lift her navy blue duffel bag which said VARSITY WATERPOLO on it in yellow letters. As she walked past him, he caught her eye and she blushed a rosy hue. After she passed through the automatic doors, she turned and sat on the metal bench outside in front of the racing cars of New York City. There was a wind and she hastily put on her black trench coat.
Sylar got up and went out the door to where she was and sat down. She didn't seem to notice him, but Sylar could bear her heartbeat pulse faster when he came. She checked her cell phone and put it back into her coat. He looked around and realized that everything was unusually quiet. Not a soul was there but them.
After a couple more minutes, she checked her cell phone again, grabbed her bag, and walked past him leaving only the scent of a tropical perfume. After she crossed the street, he got up and followed her. A couple of blocks down, he caught up with her but stayed a little behind. When she glanced back, she saw him and sped up. She turned a corner, he followed. She did this numerous times, just trying to shake him off. Finally, she stopped and turned around to face him.
"What do you want?"
Sylar stepped closer to her so that they were just inches apart.
"My name is Sylar."
"Why are you following me?"
"You need my help."
"Um… no thank you Mr. Sylar, I've been to New York City before."
She turned and started walking away.
"I have an ability too."
She froze.
"What did you say?"
"I have an ability too."
She walked back over to him with her eyes narrowed.
"Show me."
Sylar gave her a chilling smile. He turned towards the alley to a pile of crates. With one flick of his hand, they flew into the opposite wall and smashed. Persephone's smile grew wider.
"That's brilliant!" She exclaimed.
He also rubbed his fingers together and made blue electricity.
"Nice." She said as it crackled before her eyes.
"Now, show me yours." He said.
She outstretched her arms towards the nearest tree and clenched her fist. Immediately, the tree blackened and withered as all of the water was sucked out of it. The water then flew through the air and wove its way around her like an entranced snake. It then floated in her outstretched hand. She flinched her hand and it turned into a large ice dagger. And then, she raised her opposite hand and snapped her fingers and the dagger evaporated into a little cloud of mist. Sylar chuckled.
"Impressive."
Her face became serious.
"How did you know I had an ability?"
He reached into his pocket and pulled out her file and handed it to her. Her mouth dropped.
"Where did you get this?"
"There is a company that hunt's people like us, to lock us up. The think we're a threat to society. They know everything about us. Their leader, Danko, sent me to confirm that you're in the U.S. so he and his agents can capture you. One of my abilities is shape-shifting and only he knows it. He thinks he can use me to find people like us, but I'm done with him. He'll be dead soon and this will all be over. Once I tell them, they'll be coming to get you tonight."
"Wha…wait…what do I do?"she said her eyes suddenly fearfull.
He put a hand on her shoulder. She didn't flinch.
"Don't worry, just do exactly as I say. Go to your hotel room. I'll come before they come."
A wave of relief washed over her face, but was instantly changed to suspicion and uneasiness.
"Wait. How do I know that I can trust you."
His eyes softened. He sighed.
"I guess you're just going to have to take that chance."
She gave him a soft smile. She then leaned up and gave him a small kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you." She said as she turned to leave.
She looked back once and smiled. He returned it and she was gone.
