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 38 Quick move
Claire watched his chaotic movements until he prepared their bags for leaving. In one moment, he was all broody and gloomy and in the next one, he turned into this. His looks towards her did not tell her much but Claire knew him well enough that even if there were something so serious, Peter would keep it to himself. He was just like this. Usually that made her annoyed but now scared her. She felt that this something had to do with her unexpected pregnancy. Peter was still against her keeping the baby but his first care still was Claire. He cared about her safety and now that meant the safety of her baby too. She was not sure about him now though. She felt him conflicted inside. His eyes looked confused in one moment and angry in the next one. As if he blamed himself for everything. Claire could try to convince him in the opposite but she knew that it would be useless. Peter would never blame her for anything. Sometimes Claire thought that he had put her in some kind of pedestal. She had seen that in his eyes when he had told her that he could not live without her in his life. And he had understood the price to have her. Peter had to accept the existence of that child.
"Oh." Small sound slipped through her parted lips when she lost her balance. She grabbed the edge of the small table and felt two strong hands at the both sides of her waist.
"Claire?" His voice echoed close to her ear and he helped her to the bed again. Claire leaned on him in the moment he placed her back on the soft mattress. Her forehead fell on his shoulder and his hands wrapped up her small body. "Claire? What's wrong? Don't worry! I'll take you out of here! You'll be safe!" His voice was anxious.
"What happened, Peter?" She tried to control her voice but it was clear that she was upset.
"Nothing." He rubbed her back calmingly. "Nothing happened and I'll make sure that nothing will happen, okay?"
"Okay." Claire felt good in his arms but he still kept quiet. "Tell me the truth, Peter! What is the problem?" She pulled back and looked at him. "Was it something I said?"
"Samuel." Peter whispered and his eyes gazed her.
"Samuel?"
"I told you that I'll make sure of him, okay?" He forced a smile and Claire noticed that it did not reach his eyes. "You don't have to worry about!"
"Tell me!" Claire demanded. "Why he is so dangerous?"
"He wants something he won't have!" Peter clenched his jaw. "I won't allow that!"
"What he wants?" Claire asked and followed his look to her stomach. "What?" Her eyes widened. "He wants my baby? What? Why?" Her hands wrapped her stomach protectively. "No! He won't have it! He can't!"
"It's okay." Peter pulled her back in his arms and cradled her. "It's gonna be okay. I'll make sure of it!" His eyes narrowed but his voice remained soft.
Claire was exhausted from the pressure and fell asleep in his arms. Peter laid her on the bed and wrapped her body with the warmest blanket. His lips touched her forehead and he got off the bed. His eyes were like glued to her. She was scared. He could read her mind but only her face was enough to show him this. But Claire was not scared for her life. She was scared for the life of that thing inside of her. Peter still was not sure what he felt about it. He was not sure how he had to feel. The only sure thing was that Samuel was a huge threat for Claire now. Peter knew how to deal with anyone threatened Claire's life. His eyes narrowed and he left the anger built up in him. It was better than his fear. His fear was dangerous now. It would make him useless. His anger was another thing. It helped him to see the real things. It would help him to deal with any threat. Samuel had to pay now.
As if Peter had called him, he heard Samuel's voice outside the trailer. Peter clenched his fists and tried to control his breathing. He threw one final look at Claire and opened the door. He saw Samuel stood not so far away with his usual smirk plastered on his face. Peter thought he had used to it. But now that annoyed him.
"What do you want?" His voice was more like snarling. Samuel's smirk stood there.
"Lydia told me that your Claire was not good last night." He shrugged and took few steps towards Peter. "I just came to make sure that she is ok."
"She is okay." Peter tilted his head. His fists clenched. "Anything else?"
"I hope you feel good here." Samuel stopped. "Is she needs anything?"
"Are you afraid of me?" Peter snarled again and this time he could not hide the hostility in his voce.
"What?" The smirk faded.
"You said that you know me. Lydia told me that you know my whole life." Peter took few steps towards Samuel. "I think that you are wrong… or stupid."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Samuel frowned.
"If you knew me, you should've known about my attitude towards Claire." Peter stood in one place and glared at Samuel. "My mother told me once that it's not natural. She told me that my overprotective attitude puts me in very dangerous place. Guess what?" Peter narrowed his eyes. "She was right."
"Peter…"
"You should've known that if someone hurts Claire, it hurts me!" His fists glowed with fire. He chose this ability on purpose. It was something that he could control. "You should've known that if someone tries to play games with her, I take it very seriously!"
"Would you at least listen to me?" Samuel licked his lips.
"Bringing us here never was your final plan." Peter did not ask. He was sure. "You knew about her pregnancy. You just wanted to use that child, right? How sick person are you?"
"Here is the safest place you can be now." Samuel frowned. He did not even try to fight with Peter's logic. "You don't understand anything! Let me explain it to you…"
"We are leaving!" Peter snapped. The green in his eyes became black. "Better not try to stop us!"
"It's dangerous for her outside, Peter!" Samuel tried once more. "She won't make it! Are you willing to risk with that?"
"I'll take that chance." Peter shrugged. "And I'll be with her!"
"I won't stop you!" Samuel took few steps back. "But you'll come back!"
"We'll see!" Peter frowned and stared after Samuel. He sighed and heard quiet steps near him. He looked at his left and saw Hiro walk towards him. Peter tried to release his pressure and greet his friend with a smile. He tried.
"What's wrong, Peter?" His friend tilted his head with confusion in the moment he stopped before him.
"Claire and I are leaving." Peter frowned again. There was not any point of pretending. Hiro read him well. "It's too dangerous for her…us to stay here."
"I heard." Hiro coughed with awkwardness in his eyes. "So it's true."
"It's true." Peter nodded. "So you understand why you have to leave."
"I wish you luck Peter." Hiro forced a smile. "I know that you'll take care of your Claire."
"Thank you." Peter nodded with serious face. "You are a real friend Hiro."
"It's an honor for me to know you, Peter Petrelli." Hiro touched his chest above his heart and then walked away. Peter sighed and walked back in the trailer. He wanted to leave the place before noon. He would save Claire again.
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