A.N. Thanks to all those who have read and reviewed. I am sorry to have kept you waiting, but this chapter will confirm Leslie's power. Hope you continue to enjoy this story.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Bridge to Terabithia or Heroes.

Chapter 3

Jesse woke and could only see blurry images created from lights. He could faintly see an outline of a person, but thought he was imagining it. She couldn't possibly be here and have organised his, well, 'kidnapping'!

But as he came round, Jesse's vision became clearer and he saw a person he thought he would never see again.

"Leslie?"

"Yes, it's me. I'm so happy to see you."

"Have I died and gone to heaven?"

Leslie laughed "No. You are in one of Mr Linderman's facilities. I'm not sure where, but he is the man who healed me and brought me back to you. He needs me and you, but I need you more."

Almost in tears, Jesse said "Leslie, I thought I had lost you!"

"You had. I was dead, Jesse, and Mr Linderman healed me. He is one of the next steps in human evolution. He has the ability to heal others."

"That is amazing. I owe him a debt that will never be paid; he brought you back to me. I realised something when I lost you, Leslie. I love you, always loved you since you beat me in that race, I just didn't realise. I only got angry at you, to hide my own emotions."

During this speech, Leslie remained silent and open-mouthed. She couldn't believe what Jesse was saying to her. However, she was slightly disconcerted that Jesse wasn't fazed by her talk of evolution and powers. But Jesse had told her what she had always wanted to hear:

'I love you.'

"Jesse…I…I love you too. I have always known and will always love you."

With that, the two kissed. The first kiss was warm and soft, comforting to both of them. When they broke apart, they smiled at each other, comforted by the fact that they were together. However, Leslie had to tell Jesse something.

"Jesse, I need to tell you something."

"You can tell me anything, Les. I love you and would never reveal any of your secrets."

"OK. I…I…I…have an ability. I am an empath. I have the power of empathic mimicry."

"What does that mean?"

"I am like a sponge. I absorb and remember the abilities of all other 'heroes' to use when I need. I only have three, however, and have to be careful what abilities I absorb, or I could become overloaded and…and…harm people."

Jesse sprang to his feet as Leslie became tearful and embraced her, comforting her.

"Calm down, Leslie. Don't worry about harming people, you wouldn't harm anyone purposefully. The only things I've ever seen you harm are the forces of the Dark Master. Besides, I am the more dangerous one of us with abilities. I almost destroyed Lark Creek in my grief for you."

"What do you mean?" asked Leslie

"You may now have 4 abilities, Les. I have the ability to control weather. I cause lightning storms, hurricanes AND tornadoes, which I can barely control. I understand what you're going through, and will help you in any way I can. I love you, and that's what I must do."

With that, Leslie, covered with tears of joy, embraced and kissed Jesse. They suddenly felt weak and fell asleep like that in each others arms, happy to be finally re-united after all these months.

"Are they ready, Mr Linderman?"

Linderman smiled as he said: "Not quite yet. However, now they are together they will quickly listen to me and become useful in our plans."

A.N. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. There is reasoning behind the powers. If you want to know, just Review asking. Please Read and Review. Thanks again. I will continue soon.