Title: Obsession

Fan dom: Heroes

Rating: T - Violence, Adult situations, Moderate Language

Notes and Spoilers: Through "Volume 1: Chapter 23: How to Stop an Exploding Man", Graphic Novel Chapters 39 to 42 "Betty", Graphic Novel Chapters 63 and 64: "Elle's First Assignment: Parts 1 & 2"and the Fan Fictions Squall and Fatigue. And some random things from non-specific episodes of Volume 2. This story is part of an alternate universe of after the close of Volume 1...

Chapter 14

"He took your power?" Nathan repeated.

Alex nodded.

Nathan rolled his eyes. Peter knew the game, as did Nathan. Peter was stubborn. It was something he and his brother had in common. Having abilities just brought the concept to a new level.

"Perhaps he read your mind," Nathan added. "You mentioned taking a power to stop him from going."

Alex groaned, she leaned against the brick wall, her olive skin did not blend. She felt exposed and frantically she wrapped her arms around her middle in a futile attempt to conceal herself.

"Yeah, he can be invisible because of Claude," she shrilled.

Peter definitely did what she thought about doing. And succeed.

In her panic, she started to hyperventilate–Nathan rushed over to her and wrapped her in his arms, as if he was lending her a second coat.

"Shh..." Nathan whispered.

"I know you are worried. I am worried too. But falling apart isn't going to do anything, and you know it," Nathan scolded.

Part of Alex wanted to burrow herself away from Nathan's hold. Part of her gut felt his brotherly embrace was condescending, part of it felt warm and loving and she did not want to walk away, but a big part just wanted to help Peter.

"It wears off," she whispered. "Once he is several yards away, it will not work. Remember?"

Nathan nodded.

"Yeah...We'll wait."

Meanwhile, back at Primatech prison

"So much for your plan," Claude whispered

"The plan might still work," Noah said. "I have to get into the files."

"That is if they didn't change the access code."

"Well, Nathan and Alex were able to save me with a code. I snatched it from his mind before I came to rescue you," said a new voice.

"A code for what?" Noah inquired shocked by the interjection.

Claude turned around, "Rescue you...Peter!" exclaimed, relieved.

Peter, who was also invisible himself nodded. He smiled at his former mentor. "Didn't know you cared."

He rolled his eyes.

"What's going on here?" Noah asked. "What have I missed?"

"Just the usual. The boy wonder here just left this place by a thread of his life. And he's back, looking for more."

"There's a secret lab prison here."

"I know Peter," Noah replied.

"I was in this prison." Peter continued.

Noah placed hand on Peter's shoulder. "That...I didn't know."

"Let's save the reunion stories for later. And let Mr. Petrelli get us out of here."

And with that, Peter took both Noah and Claude by the hand and teleport them out of there.

When he reappeared it was at the old roof of the Deveaux building. The place still left a cold chill down his spine. There were many memories here. Memories of Charles and memories of Simone. He only knew her for a short time. A period of about six months, but it did not mean she did not love her. He loved her with all his heart and he would forever miss her.

"Here?" Noah asked looked at Peter.

Peter shrugged "It's the first place that came to mind."

"Not your home?" Claude asked bemused.

"This place is important to all of us."

Noah nodded. "This is true. Are you going back?"

Peter nodded. "Yeah, I have too."

"After nearly getting yourself killed?" Noah asked. "You don't know where to quit do you?"

Peter smiled as he shook his head. "No."

Lowering his head he continued, "Besides. I have a feeling Alex won't either. And knowing her now that the power I have taken has worn off. She and Nathan are bound to walk right into a trap..."

Claude raised an eyebrow.

"You took power from Alexandra? No; the mosquito isn't going to like that one bit."

"Nathan!" Alex shouted as she let her hands blend with the nearby brick wall. "I can blend again."

"That means Peter is too far away then?" Nathan asked, somewhat worried.

Alex nodded. "What is it?"

"It's this place. It wasn't so long ago that we had to carry Peter out of here with a stolen power."

Alex nodded.

"Yeah, we'll find him."

Nearing the Petrelli mansion a young woman finally made her way to New York. It was much faster than usual actually. It was really her luck that at the bus stop she ran into a new friend.

Life at Costa Verde was pretty boring, but she recently ran into a boy that took an interest in her. And unlike Brody, he wasn't interested in being popular. He was an individual.

He was like her.

She never imagined by how much either.

When she landed she blushed slightly at the kiss he left on her cheek.

"Thanks Wes," she whispered.

He shrugged his shoulders. "But I should get back. Even with all the cousins over for Christmas, someone is bound to miss me soon."

Claire chuckled. "Yeah, okay."

And she watched as he flew away between the heavy trees. She hoped he was safe.

"Well Claire," a new voice called. "They do say we look for men that remind us of our fathers. Makes me wonder at times what I thought of my own father."

Claire turned around quickly and folded her arms.

"Well you once said I reminded you of you," she replied.

Angela smiled.

"I did indeed. Come in before you catch cold. New York is colder than in December than what you are probably used to."

Not being able to disagree with that logic, Claire followed her grandmother inside.

"So, what brought you here and in such an dangerous fashion I might add," Angela replied.

"Do you not already know?" Claire challenged.

Angela reached for a nearby cup of tea. "I did meet you out in the garden," she replied as she sipped from her cup. "Do you like rose tea?"

"No, thank you. Peter phone ignored me. Something's wrong. What is it?"

"Nothing that you have to worry about," Angela replied.

Claire shook her head.

"No. No more secrets."

Angela put down her drink and gave Claire a grave glance.

"Claire. Our family is only as strong as the secrets we keep. It would be prudent for you to remember that."

"Can you sense Peter anywhere?" Nathan asked.

"Not a power I have at moment Nate," Alex replied. But she did feel an uneasy feeling go through her spine

"Well, I do such have such a power," a familiar voice called. "You must be slacking Alex."

"Peter!" she exclaimed and she quickly wrapped his arms around him.

Peter smiled and hugged her back.

Alex settled her head lovely on his shoulder, this felt nice, yet not more than five seconds later, Peter broke away.

"Now the two of you," he said, looking stern. "It's time to get out of here."

Alex shook her head. "No. Last time I did that you ended up here."

"No. You can't be here when I have to do what I have to do."

"You can't do that Peter. Think back last time? Do you really feel any different? What if you kill someone that is innocent? Could you live with yourself?"

Peter closed his eyes tightly.

"This place is dangerous."

"They thought you were dangerous Peter." Alex added.

"I am dangerous."

"What are you saying Pete?" Nathan interjected, placing a hand on his brother's shoulder. "I am serious. This doesn't sound like you."

Elle walked closer to the cage where Sylar was slowly regaining conscious.

"My father says you are a monster," she whispered to him.

"And from what I saw it's true. But people can say the same about me."

Sylar listened, but did not yet say a word.

To Be Continued

Author's Note:

Hey all! This is a slightly different chapter 14. There was one very funny line from Angela that needed fixing. Well, onto chapter 15, finally...