Narrator: When we see the future, why do we see tragedy; is it the result of an inevitable echo of the human's will for self destruction, or is it just simply a manifestation of our own inability or unwillingness to begin creating a new world molded by the divinity of the human soul gifted to man during the eras of Eden?
[Peter and Sylar]
(In Peter's quiet and empty apartment, Peter is seen starring at a wall of various pictures and articles of people he's saved as an MD. He cracks a smile, but then his smile quickly disappears once he sees the few articles of people who have died from the riots. Suddenly, Sylar is behind him talking in his ear.)
Sylar: You admiring your trophies?!
(Peter nearly jumps out of his skin and quickly backs away from Sylar.)
Peter: Dang it! How did you get in here?! Can you teleport too?!
Sylar: (Moves closer to the wall and looks at the articles) This is sad, Peter; you literally have nothing but this wall of extraneous photos of the past. (Looks over at Peter) Don't you have anything better to do?
Peter: What do you want? (Gives him a dirty look then walks away toward his kitchen)
Sylar: I found something, from our old butcher friend. (Follows Peter into the kitchen and puts a black cell phone on the counter) He left his phone and lucky me someone called, giving coordinates a little get together. (Walks over to his counter and shamelessly hops on it to take a seat)
Peter: (Looks Sylar up and down) Get off my counter.
Sylar: Oh, come on, Pete; are we seriously still not on good terms yet? Look, I'm new to this whole "being a hero" thing and I know that doesn't excuse my "solo" outings I've been doing lately but-
Peter: Outings?! You've been leaving marks on people's forehead branding your name on them! That isn't what being a hero is about!
Sylar: Doesn't Bruce Wayne do it all the time?
Peter: (Annoyed) You're not Bruce Wayne.
Sylar: Fine. (Raises his hands then smacks them back on the counter) I'll get better, but right now we've got progress.
Peter: (Walks up to the cell phone and examines it) So this random group if people who have been hunting people like us in the shadows- we've got a location on them. Maybe now we can finally put an end to this.
Sylar: Why haven't you got back, Peter, to stop this from happening?
Peter: I'm hoping for the best. As much as I hate how many people have gotten hurt or died from what Claire did, I still hope that everything will be ok… (Sighs) I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted though. Maybe, I should see for myself what happened.
Sylar: A trip to the future, I better pack a suitcase.
Peter: Who says you're coming with me?
Sylar: Because 4 eyes are better than 2 now let's go.
(Peter lets out an annoying sigh then places his hand on Sylar's shoulder as the two teleport into the future. The two of them appear standing in a large infinite crater extending for miles and miles. The wind is strong, the sky is gloomy, a thick fog covers the area and tiny black flakes of ash rain from the sky. The two look around in dismay at the caliber of damage done to the area.)
[The caption "Days of Future's Past" is seen through the crater below.
Sylar: What is this, where are we?! How far did you take us?
Peter: I- I don't know.
(Sylar kneels to the ground and grabs a large handful of soil. He opens his eyes after 8 seconds then stands to his feet.)
Peter: What did you find?
Sylar: We're standing in New York; right where your apartment was.
(Peter angrily turns his back and balls his fist hoping to hit something but nothing solid is around for him to hit. He lets out a loud scream that extends out into the infinite wasteland which was once his home.)
Peter: Why does this keep happening?! How did this happen?!
Sylar: It was an attem-
Male Voice: -mpt to eradicate something you are well familiar with, Mr. Petrelli.
(The two look over to see a squad of armed guards pointing fully automatic rifles at the two of them and in front of that squad are two faces, one familiar, and one somewhat unfamiliar to the two of them.)
Peter: (Shocked) C-Claude?! What is this?!
Claude: Sorry, mate; but you caused this then ran off into your little hole like the prairie dog. We figured this would be a lot easier to prevent you from mudding up another timeline! You're reckless; emotional and powerful; put those together, you've got the perfect nuclear weapon!
Future Joshua: Claude, please. (Steps forward and gives the two a big welcoming smile) Peter Petrelli- the man who single-handedly destroyed the fabric of our glorious American culture. (Chuckles)
Peter: You wanna tell me what's going on here?! Who are you?
Future Joshua: Shanti Virus. You destroyed the vial but ignored the fact that it could be brought back from clothing! You did this and New York was forced to be eradicated off the face of the map. I painted you here and knew when you'd come. I figured if I brought you here, we could eliminate the threat before he started the apocalypse.
Claude: My friend here had the same gift as your ex-lover's main squeeze, Isaac. I teamed up to help him out cause you are a terrorist and a menace. I should've killed you back on that rooftop!
(Claude charges at the two of them, shoves Sylar out of the way then grabs Peter by the throat, chocking him as hard as possible.)
Claude: (Grits his teeth) I guess now I get my second chance... (Whispers to Peter) Take my power, fly away...
(Peter reaches for his shoulder and Claude jerks it back.)
Claude: Hurry; he's trying to take my power so he can get away! Hold his arms down!
(Two of the guards come rush straight over to him and hold Peter down on the ground. Sylar is shot in the shoulder with a dart gun my Mr. Jackson and although he quickly snatches it out, he tries to choke Joshua but is unable to using his telekinesis.)
Joshua: A little gift that disables powers- thank law enforcement for that. His abilities are deactivated now, he won't heal; kill him.
(Peter head-butts Claude in the face and knees him in the kidney. He pushes one of the guards in front of Sylar and the guard Joshua commanded to kill Sylar shoots a barrage of bullets into the guard Peter pushed to shield Sylar. Peter quickly grabs Sylar, copies his power and launches himself, as well as Sylar and Claude far away.)
Mr. Jackson: (Disappointingly gets on his phone and makes a call) Don't say I didn't warn you this was going to happen. Find him on your own terms now; you should've just let me kill him on sight like I wanted. He doesn't know about Hiro Nakamura losing his power in our timeline so we'll be seeking him out. Get Kravid to use her machine find him if you want Petrelli as much as I do. We'll keep in touch, "boss". (Angrily hangs up) Alright, men; let's move. This trip was a waste!
(The guard who was shot appears to be okay as only his armor was hit. Time passes and a line of 13 drones are seen flying over the ruins of a once great city. Hiding beneath a broke highway bridge are Claude, Sylar, and Peter.)
Claude: Watch out for those little buggers, they're give up our location in a heartbeat.
(Peter lets out a loud yell and kicks a chunk of broken concrete across the ground.)
Claude: I see you still haven't fixed that temper.
Sylar: That could partially be my fault.
Peter: Why does it always end in tragedy?! (Punches at a concrete pillar before him and presses his forehead against it) Why does every future have to be so dark and cold and tragic?! Why can't it ever be anything good?! (Bashes his head against the pillar hard three times) Why can't I save anyone…?
(Peter drags his body down to his knees beginning to heavily tear up.)
Peter: Why am I incapable of doing anything right? I used to be strong; I use- we had a deal! (Screams to the sky)
(Peter takes a moment to gather his thoughts, then slowly stands to his feet and wipes the blood from off his face.)
Sylar: You're not alone in this, Peter. You have to remember we're here.
Peter: And who are you; a mass murderer who gets away with all the wrong he's ever done?! You are what's wrong!
Sylar: I have faced my demons and have learned to live with them! I've been called a monster, unlovable, even the devil, but I do not let this world or people define the nature of my demons. I am who I define myself to be and you wanna whine about being alone; I've been more alone than any of you can imagine and even in my weakest moments attempting to find some sense of love, acceptance, or peace; I was taken advantage of, used; remade into a monster. I had to find myself through the lack within me and I had to choose to define my pain! My demons, like this world we are facing are what I make of them! Peter you are strong; it's not that you are weak, but you are afraid to fully explore all parts of yourself and accept them! You feel as though if you got to know yourself you'd corrupt your innocence. You know what is good in the world; you know what is right, but as we go through this life, we are endured with colossal obstacles and what you are; who you are helps give guidance to what your innocence can overcome in others but you must not be afraid. Peter trust yourself; you blocking yourself from your own power is you not trusting yourself! (Extends his arm out) Peter take my abilities; any of them!
(Peter boldly walks up to Sylar and takes a power. He turns around and lifts a few rocks off the ground.)
Sylar: AGAIN!
(Peter takes another ability and demonstrates his ability to fly for a short time.)
Sylar: There was a woman named Lydia; her ability was to see into a person's soul and their destiny; I want you to take that from me.
(Peter touches Sylar's forearm and a loud scream as well as a terrifying face with yellow-reddish eyes shoots through his head like a flickering light. Peter backs up in a panic.)
Sylar: You are blocking yourself from the nature of your power which is emotion.
Claude: When you see me in the past, kick me in the rear end why don't you and make me teach you how to control your power again… only after you've gotten the emotional non-sense under control, yeah?
Peter: My dad took my abilities; there's no way to get them back.
Claude: Right…
(Loud buzzing is heard and the lights on the front of the drones have turned red.)
Claude: Sounds like they've spotted us. We need to find somewhere to hide; they have infrared and can see us if we go invisible.
Peter: Then I guess we're fighting our way through.
(Sylar offers his arm and Peter takes a moment to think about which ability he'd prefer.)
Peter: I feel like this one's greatly underused.
Sylar: (Smirks) Alright well have fun. (Turns to Claude) How long does this stuff last?
Future Claude: Because of your healing it should've counteracted the serum you were shot with earlier. You should be all green lit. Good luck, psychos.
Sylar: Sweet.
Peter: Half and half; winner gets the last one?
Sylar: I'd agree to those terms if it were a competition. Just try to stay out of my way.
(Sylar flies out from underneath the bridge they were hiding in and all of the drones turn to him. They all shoot darts at him but he quickly evades them, only allowing one to barely cut the side of his coat. He unleashes two powerful bolts of electricity from his finger tips and repeats it, blowing up 4 drones in a short time. Peter stands in the opening of the where they were hiding and yells "Hey!" to the remaining drones. They all turn to him and Peter takes a deep breath in. As he exhales, he unleashes an insanely powerful supersonic wave from his breath, which shakes the remaining drones so bad they all break apart and explode within seconds. The remaining pieces fall and shatter even more as they hit the hard ruble on the ground.)
Peter: You're right, it wasn't a competition.
(Sylar lands beside him and Peter begins coughing rather roughly. He quickly takes Sylar's healing to repair his lungs, knuckles, and skull from his earlier self inflicted wounds. Once they're all healed, Peter takes his flying ability.)
Claude: That must be fun to do. Whatever, look if you want to get back to your time, you need to find Hiro Nakamura in Japan. It's a long flight so hopefully you boys brought a snack. As for me, I'm already dead. I pretended to be on Mr. Jackson's side for too long and now that I've betrayed him he's going to have my head.
Peter: Who is that guy?!
Claude: It's best I don't answer that; he's a completely different guy in your time and by telling you what he could become, you might take action a bit early and cause him to be a monster even sooner.
Sylar: You don't have anyone to look after you?
Claude: He learned the secret to his ability. He not only predicts the future; he can create it. He can create scenarios before they happen and create the outcome of them. If he wanted to, he could kill the two of you in a heartbeat by setting you up for a trap. Think about it; he painted the exact location you were going to teleport in when you came to the future. The man is a true terror.
Peter: That does sound dangerous.
Sylar: Sounds like a good time for a relapse. I wouldn't mind having Isaac's old power again.
Claude: He's killed you in this timeline already and you had twice as many abilities. Get back to your timeline as soon as possible; make that a priority. Also, you'll need to separate yourself from those body suits those goons wear. They've got a time traveler working for them and Kravid, owner of a technological corporation, developed technology from Hiro Nakamura's power.
Peter: That explains why when you were choking me out, my time stop wasn't working. I tried freezing time multiple times but it wasn't working.
Claude: Those men in the suits have the ability to negate time travel abilities, so you, must be far away before you can use it.
Peter: Even if this timeline is going to be erased, I still can't leave you to die. I'll make sure Mr. Jackson doesn't come anywhere near you.
Claude: (Sarcastic) Awe, how sweet; you care about me. I'm flattered.
Sylar: I'd like to meet this guy in the past. Something about him seems familiar though.
Peter: Trust me; he's not much different. Let's go. (Nods at Claude) See you in past time.
(Both Peter and Sylar dash out of their hiding spot and soar into the sky. Claude just shakes his head then looks over to see a broken down vending machine not too far away. He sneaks over and sees a few bags of intact chips.)
Claude: NO WAY! (Snatches a bag, opens it and takes a chip) HA never expire; I knew it!
Edgar: I'm not going to be a coward and roll over; I'm going to fight back! (Grabs both of his knives and raises them to Samuel's face) Will is all I've got.
Samuel: (Fearless and acceptant of his death) Who are you fighting, Edgar? Yourself. You're fighting that rage, vengeance, hate, and grief deeply rooted into your heart.
Edgar: You put those roots there!
Samuel: But you gave them a home. Edgar you planted those roots with your inability to let go.
Edgar: I don't have to stay and listen to this.
Samuel: Fine, you want kill me, go ahead. (Backs away and raises his hands) But just know, brother, that all of the chaos and anarchy, and fear going on in the world is only a higher power showing us what is blocking us from being in a better state of being. That is the true meaning of power; reshaping the world within and understanding that we are strong together.
(Edgar tries to kill Samuel, but Red Hood quickly teleports himself and Samuel away.)
Edgar: Sorry, Samuel, but Jacob won't stop until you're free and I've gotta make sure he doesn't cause anymore problems.
(A beep is heard down the hall and Edgar quickly dashes toward it. It is revealed to be a man in a wheelchair (Jacob) sliding a keycard in order to get into his room. Samuel is teleported onto a small rooftop along with Red Hood.)
Samuel: Why did you do that? My life and all of this would've been over!
Red Hood: I'm not letting you go out like that Samuel; plus you and I both know that you dying won't solve a thing for anyone!
Brandon: Fancy seeing you here of all times.
Red Hood: You look tired.
Brandon: (Smiles with eyes slightly glossed from rising tears through the gentle wind breeze) I'm just about done. Life's been good, but hey, we both know I don't belong. I need my soul to move on.
(Red Hood looks over to the side and considers his request.)
Red Hood: I can help you out… but It's going to cost me my time travel.
Brandon: What more do you have left?
Red Hood: What's left of me… Once I copy your power, I'll have one last time travel in me.
Brandon: It's okay, I don't expect you to make that sacrifice for me.
Red Hood: I need a chance to deliver one final message and then I will return…
(Red Hood closes his eyes and prepares to travel. He takes a breath then opens them again. He looks back over at Brandon.)
Red Hood: It's worth a shot…
(Red Hood grabs Samuel's arm and copies his power.)
Samuel: Come on now, hasn't anyone taught you about boundaries?!
Red Hood: Okay… let's do this…
(Red Hood then grabs Brandon and mimics his ability.)
Red Hood: (Removes his hood but only shows Nathan his face) Understand that you're literally a spiritual shapeshifter. You can absorb any soul and have them or you take on their body's physical form. Understand though this does mean illnesses and memories as well. I thought you should know about your abilities before moving on. Whatever happens next is your decision and yours alone. If you don't want to be Nathan Petrelli anymore, you could always forfeit your body and allow another deceased person to take over it. As I've said, whoever it is, will retain their memory, physical body, and ability if they had one. Make sure you give it to someone important.
(He places his hand on Brandon's chest and pushes out Nathan's body which hits the ground.)
Samuel: Well isn't that something…
Red Hood: I shall see you off…
(A bright blue and white light shines bright before Red Hood and he sees them off into the next stages. Soon, the air is silent again as if not a soul was near.)
Samuel: That was… kind.
Red Hood: I've got one last time travel in me before my body can't use it anymore. So we've gotta be tactful about this.
(Red hood places his arm on Samuel's shoulder and the two disappear before another word can be said. The two of them appear in the middle of a seemingly abandoned factory. They both look around in confusion and see a small group of individuals starring back at them- Matt, Molly, Micah, Monica, and Matty, now a pre-teen.)
(Brave New Future) Molly: Whoa, Matt, it worked! You were able to combine our powers together!
Red Hood: Did you summon me here?!
BNF Parkman: Look, don't think I'm on your side just because I'm not killing you right now.
Red Hood: I appreciate that, Parkman.
BNF Parkman: But right now, we have a big problem. Both Peter Petrelli and Sylar from years in the past came here.
BNF Micah: We caught it on surveillance.
BNF Molly: The only hope we have is if you get to him and take him back to the past. He can stop this… He took someone else's ability and Hiro doesn't have his power anymore in this timeline. His "son" took it. And his son works for the bad guys.
Red Hood: This is not going to go well. Look, this is the last time you summon me, ok. I'll help you with this, but afterward, no more long distant calls.
Future Monica: Samuel, it's so good to see you alive. (Gives him a big hug)
Samuel: Wow I'm really popular with the ladies in this timeline.
(Everyone chuckles except for Parkman.)
Future Matty: Alright, Petrelli rescue mission is a go! Let's save the timelines, guys.
Future Matt: Hold on, JR. I'll need to paint something first to sort of help us come up with a strategy.
Future Matty: No, dad, look, you're a part of our group as a guest, not a shot caller. Mom and I left you because you weren't to be trusted; no offense, but you're a spectator here.
Future Matt: (Sighs) Son, I only wanna do what's right by you and make up for the horrible things I've done. If it makes you feel better that I don't give orders okay, but at least listen to what I have to say.
Future Matty: No. We go in guns blazing with Yuki and Dennis and get out like a speed racer.
Monica: Claude is with them and he'll obviously take them to Japan to see Hiro so we'll meet them there.
Red Hood: Alright, cool; grab on to me and I'll take you for a ride.
(Everyone grabs onto Red Hood and prepare to begin the Peter Petrelli rescue mission.)
[Peter and Sylar; Japan]
(Soaring full speed through the sky and landing on a rooftop of a large red building are both Sylar and Peter who hide behind a wall looking at all the armed guards with fully automatic weapons scoping the area.)
Gabriel: You think we should just go for it?
Peter: I think it wouldn't hurt, at least not us anyway. (Takes another power)
Gabriel: Don't cheat this time.
Peter: I do what I want. (Says to guard as he rushes at him) HEY!
(The guard turns around and aims his assault rifle at them. Peter shoots a bolt of electricity at him and another bolt at another guard. Before any other guards can shoot, Sylar jumps in and blasts the other remaining guards. Both Peter and Sylar are seen quickly pacing down the hallway and Peter steals another power from Sylar. Metal double doors are opened before them and two female assistance walk right passed them. Both Peter and Sylar shapeshift into guards who were on the rooftop as they enter a large auditorium room filled with hundreds of lab employees. They eventually enter an elevator and three armed guards are already in there, each from what appears to be different parts of the country.)
Pakistan Guard: (Aggressively shoulders Peter in the back and chuckles) You couldn't wait for lunch today, huh? Shift change isn't for 4 minutes.
Peter: (In Russian body) The bear's gotta eat.
(All of the guards in the elevator begin laughing except for Peter who just peaks over at Sylar and shrugs to him. Sylar gives off a tiny chuckle to sort of blend in.)
Chinese Guard: (Says to Sylar) Hey, Bosco; can you believe this guy; eh? He thinks he's stand up or funny guy- Jerry Seinfeld.
(Everyone laughs again except for Peter and Sylar.)
(The elevator opens and the two of them exit onto another floor.)
Norwegian Guard: (Gets on his radio as the doors close) We have two shape shifters on floor 42.
(Sylar stops after he hears them talking.)
Peter: What? We have to keep moving; we need to find out where Hiro is.
Sylar: They know we're shapeshifters.
Peter: What? How do you know that?
Sylar: I heard it…
Peter: What like super hearing? I didn't hear anything.
Sylar: Exactly…
Peter: Come on, let's keep moving.
(A familiar man in a suit approaches the two of them and gives them a warm welcoming smile.)
Samuel: Well, look who it is; the men of the hour.
Peter: Samuel?!
(A guard wearing a black helmet covering his face appears behind them.)
Samuel: The two of you are in the wrong building. Hiro Nakamura's offices are no longer here at Yamagato.
Peter: How do you know we're here for Hiro?
Samuel: We have our ways. Now listen.
(The air begins to warp and the two of them turn around to see Mr. Jackson standing before them with two guards behind him. He looks down at a black and white watch on his wrist and double taps it.)
Mr. Jackson: (Flashes it to them) I love this thing. It's a true piece of art- the pentacle of technology. I used to be all about nature but then I realized technology is the canvas and cobblestone of human capacity. Technology captures how far our minds have ascended and once we realized the significance of that, we took it to a whole new level. You are a product of god; I am a product of human and technology. Thank Micah Sanders for that.
(Peter and Sylar morph back to normal.)
Sylar: The only weakness is that technology is missing heart, growth; evolution.
Mr. Jackson: Yeah, I know.
(Mr. Jackson launches a powerful thunderbolt at them and both Peter and Sylar launch thunderbolts back at him to shield themselves from the blast. Sylar's rivals his and Peter's hits him directly in the chest. Sylar and Peter both shoot a stream of lightning to deeply fry Mr. Jackson down to the bone. After 8 long seconds of extreme agony and his bones being fried, Mr. Jackson drops to his back.)
Peter: Normally I wouldn't do that, but I made a promise to Claude I'd protect him.
Samuel: (Looks at the frying body is slight disgust) Wow; well done, boys. You fried him up good.
Sylar: What that a steak joke?
Red Hood: Samuel's ability isn't just to push around dirt, his ability gets stronger the more specials he's around. That means your mimicking powers will also strengthen by default. Theoretically speaking, you should be able to copy multiple powers instead of just one as long as you hold on to Samuel's.
Peter: Samuel told me to copy his power and use lightning just as Joshua showed up.
Red Hood: Wow that was quick.
(They all turn around and as they are going to walk away, they hear the sound of dragging. They turn around to see Jackson standing to his feet and lightly groaning.)
Mr. Jackson: (Talking as his body regenerates) Thank Claire Bennet for that.
Peter: What are you?!
Mr. Jackson: A product of science.
(Mr. Jackson's screen on his watch begins to glow and he launches everyone back about 20 feet.)
Peter: This man's a monster.
Samuel: Looks like we need to take a leap of faith. Or better yet, cover me.
(Samuel focuses his power and before he can do anything, Mr. Jackson shoots a lightning bolt at him. Peter jumps in the way and takes it head on, getting knocked back in the process. Sylar telekinetically throws a chair that smacks Jackson in the side of the face and pushes him off the side of the railing; causing his body to fall down over 40 floors.)
Sylar: Come on, we've gonna get back to the roof. Hiro Nakamura's not here; he's in another building.
(Peter takes Sylar's healing to fix his wounds. The four of them eventually get to the rooftop; there they see Jackson hovering over the building as soon as they burst through the door.)
Mr. Jackson: About time you showed up.
Peter: He can fly too?!
Sylar: What ever happened to the good ole days when everyone had one power each?!
Samuel: Look who's talking.
(Joshua's eyes and hands grow blue and he prepares to launch a blue lightning blast much more powerful than before, but before he can unleash it, he is suddenly tackled mid-air and launched into the corner of the building next door. The side of his skull and neck crack and his body once again falls over 40 stories, as it hits the ground, his body explodes on impact and his torn organs decorate the alley below. The mysterious man who tackled him flies before Peter, Sylar, Red Hood, and Samuel and stares at Peter. Peter's heart beats a mile a minute and he can't believe what he's seeing.)
Peter: Yo-You're- How; N-Nathan… you're dead?
Nathan: Do you believe everything you see on T.V, Pete? Now, we don't have time to stand around here; he'll be up in a few minutes; he's survived much worse than that.
Peter: Nathan…
(Peter gives Nathan a huge hug and nearly bursts in tears. Nathan gives him a hug back but also knows the sensitivity of the situation.)
Nathan: I know, I know, Pete. Shh. I know; it's a shock to see you too; but we can catch up later.
(The two stop hugging. And Nathan squeezes Peter's shoulder.)
Future Nathan: Peter, do not let those scientist experiment on Claire's blood. Scientists found a way to incorporate her healing into anyone they choose. It is technically not an ability but enhanced genetics so anyone even people with powers could have it. You would think that would be good until vigilantes and super soldiers used is for the wrong reasons and killed without fear of dying themselves. Also, The watch Jackson just had was made by a hidden company with no name; a hidden project created by Lindermen and the founders of The Company. The closest you're going to get to them is Renatus. You must not let Renatus grow, Peter.
Peter: Why are you telling me all of this, Nathan, and where are you; how're you here?!
Nathan: You don't wanna know, Peter; plus; telling you may just complicate things. Listen, you need to get back to your future and warn Claire, okay. You'll see me again, but for the time being, the world needs to think I'm dead, Peter... can you keep that secret for me.
Peter: I can, but I need closure…
Nathan: You grieved for me; that's all the closure you need. Now come on, we need to save Hiro and get to everyone else.
(Nathan takes off and Peter is quick to follow right behind.
Samuel: Are you sure you can do this?
Red Hood: I've got one more left in me- hopefully. But then I'll lose my time travel for good…
Samuel: We could just fly.
Red Hood: Then I risk losing Brandon's ability to soul swap. It's starting to make sense now… (Sighs)
(Red Hood grabs Sylar and Samuel; teleporting them away.
both Peter and Nathan fly to a building extending taller than the rest on the border of Virginia and Washington DC. The two of them stand on the ground and Peter looks up to see a HUGE banner of himself wearing all black looking down with his eyes closed displayed across the front of the building as well as many others all around. The sight terrifies Peter, but Nathan doesn't let him wonder too far into it.)
Nathan: Peter, come on; I need to take you inside.
(Once they enter the large glass building, Peter sees that the interior has been battled damaged as if a war has happened. Casually sitting on a long couch is a gentlemen nervously rubbing his hands together anticipating something. He wears all black leather clothes similar to "Red Hoods"; only his clothing is black instead of red and he is not hooded. He looks up to see Future Nathan and Peter approach him.)
Nathan: He came from the past, just as prophesized. HE knew this was going to happen, so he wanted to make sure all his ducks were in a row. (Gently grabs Peter's shoulder) I taught him well.
D.L.: Well alright then; let's get it going.
(Skipping ahead; obviously the three of them have been standing in the elevator for quite some time. They stand in awkward silence as the elevator takes its sweet time getting to the top. Nathan taps his thigh and whistles a light tune for a bit to ease the silence.)
Nathan: I would have music playing but that would give the elevator a shorter supply of power and make it even slower.
Peter: Couldn't we have just- flown- to the top?
D.L.: Couldn't you have just taken The Red Hood's power and time traveled back to your time already? Just roll with it, Petrelli; I'm curious to see how this turns out just as much as you.
(The elevator eventually stops and the elevator doors open a few inches before getting stuck.)
Peter: This place really is a dump.
Nathan: Yeah well it's your dump. I should've been stricter on you keeping your room clean when we were younger.
D.L.: Yeah, you know what they say; hard habits are hard to kick. Let's go.
(Nathan grabs D.L.'s shoulder and Peter confusingly grabs the other side. They walk with D.L. as he phases through the elevator, carrying them with him. Once in the hall, they quickly let go.)
Peter: Whoa; that feels weird when you're not the one using it.
(D.L. continues to walk forward and Nathan and Peter are quick to follow. The damaged lights overhead flicker and the hall is as damaged as the bottom floor was.)
D.L.: Be glad you don't have your old powers back yet; you'd be the Hulk right now.
Peter: What do you mean?
D.L.: I don't wanna risk another speech from Nakamura about butterflies, so I'm gonna keep my lips sealed there. (Turns down a hallway) Nearly there.
(As the three of them are walking, two doors are opened and where both D.L. and Nathan look straight, Peter looks back to see Mr. Linderman looking out of one door and Eden McCain peaking out another. They seem fine but stare at Peter as if they were soul less zombies extending for hope with their eyes alone. D.L. grabs Peter and pulls him through a dead end wall along with Nathan; there they are in a beautiful red carpet office where Future Peter sits in his chair starring out at the hopeless; destroyed city.)
D.L.: Just as you painted; he's here.
BNF Peter: (Quickly rolls his chair around and smiles at Peter) I knew you'd get here eventually; it only took 25 years. (Chuckles) What; surprised to see me? (Dramatically gasps) Wait; it's the scar isn't it? Yeah every Peter you've met from the future always had a scar; not I, sir. I'm scar free inside and out- (Deeply leans into his chair) Cause I realized something- the scar could've been a symbol of the scar I left on the world because I failed to protect it; or- (Throws himself back into his rolling chair) It could've represented something else. Anyway, Matt Parkman J.R. gave me my powers back just by touching me and I knew it had to mean something. The man you call "Red Hood" in your timeline isn't future Peter. He gave me some advice on the hospital rooftop; remember that? (Grabs a bag of sunflower seeds from beneath the desk and begins eating them like a slob)
Peter: (Confusingly walks forward) Yeah, I remember that night; what about it?!
BNF Peter: I realized something was different about me; I let the demons in and I see you struggling with them now as we speak. Accept them. Balance is-
(Future Peter stands to his feet and present Peter backs away.)
Peter: Stay away from me.
BNF Peter: (Smirks and pulls an apple out of his desk which he tosses in the air twice) Having my powers back I realized how much of a god I really was and I understood the true meaning of this world. These people are SLAVES! ALL OF THEM! And choose to be so. (Takes a bite of the luscious red apple and indulges in its savory flavors) In that case, I abided by the rules of a hero; I did their bidding and became like them. (Plops onto a beautiful black couch nearby) I honored their wishes and created a world where they soaked in their own ignorance; I SAVED the world. (Lightly laughs)
Peter: Saved the world?! (Aggressively approaches Future Peter) Look at this place! This-this future is destroyed! This city is in ruins, the streets are empty; everyone is in hiding scared! NEW YORK is GONE! (Stands in front of him with a look of rage in his eyes)
BNF Peter: That rage is something I significantly am glad is gone. (Pushes himself off the couch and walks back to his desk chair before letting out a sigh) This world is saved, Peter. I saved it as a hero should; and I think it's about time you understood that.
Peter: I don't need to understand anything! How are all these dead people alive all of a sudden; my brother; Linderman?
BNF Peter: Because our mother- (Pecks his fingers against the arm of the chair as he blankly stares out of the window) likes to keep demons buried until they turn into monsters and leaves us to deal with them.
Peter: What?! What did she do this time?!
BNF Peter: I'd rather not sit through another one of Hiro's seminars about butterflies so I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut there; but trust me when I say the threats out there become- taboo. Stuff so sick even Gabriel committed suicide over because he couldn't handle it. They altered us, Peter; turned us into… s-something worse than slaves. They turned us into something- scary.
(Peter sees his future self begin shaking and it stimulates his curiosity.)
Peter: (Stands about 10 feet away from him) What's so scary that even you're afraid? I've never seen myself so scared before.
BNF Peter: THEY stopped us from dying.
Peter: What're you talking about?
BNF Peter: I'm talking about cybernetic bio technology.
Peter: Is that even possible? Wha- what do you mean exactly?!
BNF Peter: They studied us and figured out the true secrets of our power which manifested in our genome. They waited until the Shanti Virus came back and passed out vaccines to the scarred public. The vaccines were actually biotech which rewrote our genetic codes as people and dug so deep into our DNA that this biotech rewrote the correlation of soul and body. They supposedly created a perfect world where no one ever had to die and the best part- it wouldn't be an illusion or a dream; it was all real. Peter- whenever a person does manage to die; their soul is controlled by human hands. Their soul doesn't leave their bodies anymore it just stays trapped or is transferred into wherever THEY want it to go!
Peter: Who… Who does something that sick…? That is a whole new level of evil.
BNF Peter: (Sheds a long tear) Peter, it is a nightmare not being able to die. (Strongly points at him) Do not let that vaccine get out! Peter this world… People desired a world and I helped them keep it that way. To SAVE the world is to reserve it; that means the ignorance, lies; hatred; destruction; is reserved! I couldn't live with myself and I became the villain that everyone hated and came together to kill. And I "died"… (Leaks tears from his face) and they found more reasons to HATE! And FIGHT! And I watched from the shadows, these people kill each other. The year 2025 is the day something major is going to happen… Peter don't stop it; don't fight it.
Peter: I have to.
BNF Peter: (Stands and aggressively charges Peter) No… You are you simply because you have to help the world understand how we are all connected! Peter my abilities were given back but you can earn them! You think losing your abilities was a coincidence once you became empowered?! NO! You became me! But before you could become a dictator and forcefully destroyed everything you thought was evil; that monster that was me taken by our father! Covers his face with his hands and slowly drags them off) I reserved the hatred in their hearts; that's how I saved it; instead; I should've taught them how to overcome it. Peter every horrifying thing that happens in the world is only a given opportunity to overcome what is in our heart holding us back from evolving into new stronger human beings for the future of ourselves and the future of our generations. Fear, confusion, and ignorance does not have to be the foundation of who we are; but it's what most of us choose. Peter you need to keep a good heart but you also need to understand the demons inside yourself. If you cannot cleanse the demons in your own heart, you will only attract others with the same ones. But once you learn to cleanse them, your power will infect others and they will learn how to cure their demons. Peter I painted you here because I want to help save your present from becoming this. The truth is, Peter; that you won't live to see a perfect world, but as long as you're true to who you are inside; the perfect world will be experienced through your heart everyday. Save the world by overcoming the demons.
Peter: I… How do I say… anything to any of that…?
BNF Peter: You don't. You take it as a lesson and begin life. What Claire did wasn't wrong because she threw the world into a necessary chaos. The world should never be stuck in a loop; it should always sail higher seas but it can't do that without overcoming anchors holding us down.
Nathan: Pete; listen to yourself. You are meeting you in the future who has accomplished his goals; how does that feel?
Peter: Why do I become… you…? I know how but…
BNF Peter: Your job is never done until the day you die; Peter; but what you do with your time alive- that is true gold.
Peter: Alright… UGH… this is a lot to process but… (Deeply exhales) I know what I gotta do.
BNF Peter: Good. Remember; do not let those vaccines go into people; many will take it out of fear and won't understand that they're literally losing their soul. Now… you need to go back to your timeline.
(Peter turns around to see Red Hood, Sylar, Future Claude, and Samuel behind him.)
Peter: What's next?
Claude: Now you head back to your pretty little timeline; make sure to tell the old me I said hello- oh and getting older feels much worse!
Red Hood: The others will be alright in this timeline, but at the moment, we need to get you back to the present. I'll take you to the Hiro Nakamura in your present; the next part of your journey lies there.
Peter: Thank you.
Samuel: When the day comes, Peter; I hope to work beside you in the future.
(Samuel offers Peter a friendly handshake. Peter hesitates for a second, but then accepts his handshake with good intentions. Peter looks over at Nathan.)
Peter: I hope to see you soon, Nathan.
Future Nathan: You will, Pete- soon.
(Suddenly there are three loud bangs on the office door.)
Peter: What is that?
Red Hood: Not our problem!
BNF Peter: If that's who I think it is, it's a huge problem.
(The door is kicked in and without hesitation, in comes Mr. Jackson along with two other men behind him in business attire.)
Future Lars: (Looking at his watch) This thing is spot on; it gives perfect location down to the very foot. Molly Walker was as useful as she was pretty!
Mr. Joshua: You've evaded us for quite some time, Petrelli, but it was inevitable that I'd eventually catch you. In case you're wondering how, we captured Molly walker and her crew. They all got together and were planning an assault on my division. Luckily Matt Parkman SR's worry for his child's safety was greater than his loyalty to him. He told us what was going on and in return, we leave his son alone. Obviously we're not- sorry; I'm not going to honor that agreement. We have who we need- you and now this stupid game of cat and mouse is over. My boss wanted you alive but today I'm feeling a bit rebellious.
Red Hood: Those watches; they're disabling our powers, aren't they? I've tried taking us outta here multiple times already.
Mr. Jackson: You are the most dangerous one of them all. I'd love to have your head as a trophy. You've been skipping through time 40 years; altering; changing! What exactly is your end goal?
Red Hood: You'll never know; cause you will won't live long enough.
Mr. Jackson: … You never show your face… Who are you…?
Future Peter: Enough; are we going to settle this or not?! Those stupid watches of yours copies the powers of- whoever's DNA you program into it; so.
Mr. Jackson: Actually, we have Micah; which means now he's hooked into our mainframe of computers. His DNA is programmed into this watch which means-
Red Hood: You have access to EVERYONE'S ability who's hooked into your machine…
Future Lars: And thanks to Claire Bennet's ability; our DNA can be altered to handle all of them and regenerate any physical damages.
Sylar: This is by far the worst timeline. I can't say that enough.
D.L.: Well even with all that power, I doubt you have a long range for disabling our powers.
(With his hands hidden beneath the desk, Future Peter shoots through the desk three times with a pistol. Each bullet comes close to Joshua's face but he's able to block with telekinesis. Future Peter gets up to try and charge him but the bullets are launched at him and lunge through the shoulder and torso, shattering the glass behind him. Future Peter tries to quickly jump out of the window to get some distance from Joshua to get his powers back, but before he can do it, Mr. Jackson freezes time. Both he and Future Lars approach Future Peter but do not get far as both are knocked in the back of the heard with two small lamps that were in the area. Time resumes and both Peter and Future Red Hood are seen standing over Joshua and Future Lars' bodies.)
Red Hood: Freezing time was a stupid mistake. We were able to still move because I have time travel still in us.
D.L. Check the watches.
(D.L. checks Lars' Watch and see's it's set the Hiro's power.)
D.L.: He stopped using The Haitian's power to switch to time-travel; that doesn't make sense.
Future Peter: It makes perfect sense. Lars is a man of freedom.
D.L.: You're saying he wanted us to sneak him?
Future Peter: I know how Joshua operates. Lars does too; he planned for this outcome.
Peter: Now that you have him; what'll you do?
Future Peter: Something you'd never expect you're capable of. It's best you get outta here now.
Red Hood: Sorry we couldn't save everyone, Peter. (Grabs Peter's arm)
Peter: No… (Jerks his arm away and faces off with his future self) You may think you're the hero of this world, but I know myself and I promise never to become you.
Future Peter: I'm sure if anyone got the chance, they'd say the exact same thing to their future selves. (Takes off their watches)
Peter: … Claire… in this timeline is she-?
Future Peter: She is who she needed to become for the world; that's all you need to know. Now get outta here.
(Red Hood puts the watch on, grabs Peter and teleports him away to the present.)
Future Peter: (Looks at Red Hood) Are you deleting this timeline?
Red Hood: I have to. I can't afford to hold on to another timeline. Unlike Nakamura and Petrelli; when I time travel, my subconscious holds all the threats of every timeline I visit, making it a part of me. The future when the Shanti virus fell; the timeline when Peter blew up in Kirby Plaza; I still have access to those.
Future Nathan: Don't do this; with Joshua gone, our future can still be saved.
Red Hood: … I will do what I can to break the thread to this place…
Future Nathan: You make sure the world doesn't become THIS.
Red hood: I've got my own agenda and it doesn't involve the world becoming this. Not being able to die; this truly is a curse… (Sets the Watch to the Haitian's power and offers it to Sylar)
Sylar: What?
Red Hood: This timeline is going to be erased and this if you want redemption, then you'll have to make a choice. But the clock is ticking for me so I will be the one taking action.
Sylar: … I know it won't fix anything but it'll at least give him another chance.
Red Hood: You want to stop this future from happening then we'll give you a chance to do just that. (Grabs Nathan's chest and rips the soul out of his body leaving his body to fall to the ground lifeless)
(Red Hood grabs Samuel and Sylar and teleports the three of them back in time.)
(A battle is ensued amongst the individuals Peter, Nathan, and Sylar. Peter is ejected from the room and both Nathan and Sylar continue their fight outside. A few moments later, Nathan is thrown back into the room. Telekinesis is used to slice Nathan's throat and Nathan falls back into chair. Just before his last moments, time is frozen and in comes present day Sylar, Red Hood, and Samuel standing over Nathan's body.)
Red Hood: We won't make this complicated. Nathan still hasn't technically died yet so I'm taking his soul out of his body and taking it to the past to the moment before Brandon and Claire met. Nathan's soul will be inside of Brandon but unable to properly take over the body until some time passes. But the tender moments will still be felt between the three of them.
Sylar: What about everything that has happened after this moment?
Red Hood: The Nathan Petrelli from the future- his soul will be what goes into Sylar's body. When they're on the rooftop and the official separation happens between Nathan and Sylar, it'll be future Nathan's soul which moves on, not present day Nathan. This is our last tamper before the game is done. No more time travel…
(In present day, Nathan is seen standing on top of a hill starring up at the full moon and dazed by its beauty. Red Hood stands beside Nathan and removes his hood, only showing Nathan what he looks like.)
Nathan: So that's the full story, huh?
Red Hood: I was able to transfer your memories of everything that happened after your death.
Nathan: So much has happened… I don't know if I even belong here.
Red Hood: You're here now; make yourself belong. If not, give this body to someone else. You have that choice now.
(The two of them look up to enjoy the glow of the moon one last time.)
TO BE CONTINUED…