A/N: Yeah - this is my new Paire fic. Not a big surprise. Not for me anyway. I just love Paire and I love writing for them. 'The Compass' is inspired of the new volume of Heroes, called 'Redemption'. I have to be honest (some of you may hate me for it, but I have to say it), the only good thing I saw up until now is the Paire hug. We can see that they still have that chemistry that made them our OTP. Still think that related them was the biggest mistake of the show, but sadly, it's the fact. I have to say one more thing - 'The Compass' starts when the new volume starts BUT there is nothing in common after that. The plot is absolutely different. And now, before you start reading this I think I owe you this too:

Let's skip the misunderstanding: English is not my first language, but I'm really trying here. So, if you think that it's hard for you to read - just don't read it! The reason I'm in this alone it's because I have updates every day. I love my readers and I want to pleased them in that way!

Story plot: You can't escape from your destiny even when that destiny means to love someone forbidden.

Rating: It's definitely M for the later chapters. I have to say that I love to write Paire as M. "winks"

Warnings: Well, it's Paire so that means incest. I wish they were CANON, but eh.

Spoilers: Volume 5 - up to episode 4.

What else... um nothing. Enjoy reading and I wish you like the fic! Thanks for the nice input after the first few chapters guys! I'll keep going and I hope you'll keep reading. "winks"

Chapter 37 Was it?

Claire lay in the small bed snuggled in Peter. His hand wrapped over her waist and his breath ruffled her hair. He was sleeping. It was white day but Claire knew that he wasn't slept all night. She could not tell that for sure but she could feel it. They were too close for words. Claire sighed and was careful not to move even single bone in her body. Peter needed his sleep. He maybe was powerful. He maybe was stronger than any normal man. But he was a human. Her human. Claire smiled on that thought. Her eyes closed with pleasure and she tried to control her breathing. She felt safe in secure only in his arms. She wanted to stay forever there if that was possible. Claire frowned. She felt something nasty in her stomach and her face went green. Claire tried to fight against that feeling but she gave up and rushed out to the bathroom.

She was not surprised when Peter showed up by the door. Claire could feel his hazel eyes on her back but she could not react now. She focused over her attempts to contain her morning sickness. Her will and her body were in conflict and she moaned painfully. Just then, Claire felt his hand lay on her stomach and pressed it lightly. There was something in that hand because she felt relief almost immediately. Her head fell back on his shoulder and she sighed tiredly. This was another feeling she was about to reveal in her with that small thing grew in her.

"You still want it?" She heard his voice close to her ear. His hot breath hit the bare skin on her neck and she felt something wet slid on her face. The relief was complete but then she could digest his words and her eyes snapped open. If she had enough strength in her body now she would slap him hard. "Claire." He frowned and she saw the wet towel in his hand. Then she realized that Peter had read her thoughts.

"Shut… up!" She tried to talk but her throat scratched painfully and she frowned too. At least that nasty feeling in her stomach was gone. Peter sighed and dropped the towel onto the ground. It was easy for him to take her in his arms and the next thing Claire felt was the softness of her bed beneath her.

"Claire, please!" Peter ran his fingers through his hair. It was obvious that it was hard for him to talk about that. "We don't know what's gonna happen! What if… What if something happens to you? I could never forgive to myself for that!"

"You are scared?" Claire coughed and Peter placed glass of water in her hand. She took a sip and held the glass in her hands after that.

"I am terrified!" He admitted simply.

Claire tilted her head and looked at him carefully. Peter had told her that the fight with his feelings towards her was the worse part in his life after he met her. Now he was so open and honest that almost made her cry. He did not have to hide his emotions. He could speak with her openly but right now, that was a problem. Claire knew what she wanted. The news had hit her like a train but it was strange that she did not have any doubts about her decision about it. The problem was how to convince him. Claire knew about his obsession to keep her safe from everything. She knew that he suffered when she suffered too. They were like two parts of one all. It was scary but beautiful at the same. That was why it was so hard to convince him that her decision was right.

"Why are you scared?" Claire asked him carefully and sat on the bed. The morning sickness and her dizziness were gone and she felt better now. Peter crooked his face and opened his mouth but she stopped him with a single move of her hand. "Okay. I know that we are still related. Is that it? You are scared that something might be wrong with it?"

"No." Peter shook his head and licked his lips. "Your ability wouldn't allow that. If there is something wrong, your body would take care of it."

"Then what?" Claire frowned and placed the empty glass on the closest nightstand. "It's because we can't admit officially that we'll have a child?"

"IF we have it." Peter murmured and got off the bed. He was nervous again and Claire began nervous too. "That is one of the reasons but it's not the main one. I mean… we can't admit that we are more than just friends. Then we can't admit that we'll have a child. IF we have it!" He sighed and looked at Claire. His eyes scared her. "And it's dangerous."

"What?" Claire uttered with disbelief.

"We both aren't normal Claire." He spoke quietly and tried to convince her. "What if that… thing inside of you is not normal too?"

"That thing?" Her eyes widened and her fists clenched.

"Think about it!" Peter obviously did not notice the upcoming thunder. Claire was furious. "We don't know anything about that! We are not prepared for something like this! Besides… you are still young and…"

"You called my baby a thing? A thing!" Claire stormed out and that caught him totally unprepared. She jumped off the bed and stood before him. Her eyes narrowed. "What the hell are you thinking?"

"But…"

"Nothing is going to happen to me!" She snapped and one of her small fists touched his chest. "You just said that I'm not normal! My ability would keep me safe and…"

"You don't know that!" Peter frowned.

"No! But you can't be sure in the opposite too." Her logic was iron. "I know what you expect of me! But I thought you know me better than anyone! Peter…" She shook her head. "If you don't want that baby say it!"

"And if I say that word what would you do?" Peter tilted his head and studied her face carefully.

"I'm gonna accept that." Claire shrugged.

"Good." Peter released his pressure a bit.

"Then I'm gonna pack my bags and leave." She continued and his pressure came back again.

"What?" He almost screamed.

"And you'll never see me again." Claire swallowed hard.

"This is not fair!" Peter hissed. "You know that! I can't live without you!"

That was first real honest confession from his side. Yeah, Peter had told her he loved her. He kept saying that to her every day. But he never opened that much in front of her. Her heart ached but she refused to give up.

"I can't live without you either, Peter." She shrugged and felt his hand on her face.

"Good."

"But I'm gonna do it if you make that choice." Claire whispered. "It's gonna make my heart stop beating but… if that child makes you suffer that much, I should leave."

"Claire." He moaned and his hand fell on her shoulder.

"Because I want it, Peter!" Claire looked straight at his eyes. She poured all of her heart to him. "I want it as I wanted you and this time I know it's possible!"

"Damn, Claire!" Peter moaned once again and dragged her into his arms. She sighed in his chest and he felt her soft lips over his heart. "Why you always make things so difficult?"

"It's simple." She whispered. "If you know where to watch."

"What?" Peter murmured with confusion and strange images attacked his face.

"It's a choice." Claire murmured and then the picture became clear in front of him.

Her compass… His compass…Nathan kidnapped and kept in here so they could follow him… Samuel's words and then… Taya's face… Samuel again and his words of them helping him to protect their family…. They could give him something that no one could… They… Was it possible? Was it real? If it was…

"We have to go!" Peter snapped and pulled her back. Claire looked at him with confusion. "We have to get out of here – now!"

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