Reporter: The streets are in flames as riots break out around the country.
Reporter 2: Residence are saying they're too afraid to leave their homes.
Citizen 1: This world is full of hatred more than ever because THEY threatened our way of life! They are evil.
Citizen 2: Things were better without them; why are they here? And now they expect us to all of a sudden change how we live for them? No! They don't belong here!
Citizen 3: Go back where you came from demons!
Citizen 4: Exterminate them; all of them.
Citizen 5: How do we protect our way of life when it's being threatened by these terrorists?
Narrator: When the world falls into darkness, Who decides if this fate is for better or for the worse? Through the realms of our differences, what force can bring us all closer together- a common enemy or maybe a common goal?
[White House, Washington, D.C.]
(Noah, Angela, and a mysterious woman are seen in a hallway of the White house.)
Red Head Woman: (Offers Noah her hand) It's truly a pleasure to meet you. I've read quite a bit about you, and I'm looking forward to having you on my team.
Noah: I'm looking forward to it as well. Consulting is nice, but- I prefer to get my hands dirty. Field work is where I'm at my best.
Red Head Woman: (Smiles) That would explain why you didn't object to the President when ordering you to work for me.
Angela: Oh, Noah's good at following instructions.
(The all begin to follow a young man who escorts them out.)
Red Head Woman: Are you free this afternoon, Mr. Bennet? We have a lot to discuss and I'd like to get started as soon as possible.
Noah: Absolutely. (Turns to Angela) Like you also said, I'm good at following instructions. Mostly.
Red Head Woman: Either way, it's a brave new world out there and Renautas is going to be at the forefront of it, I can promise you that.
(Once they are escorted out, both Bennet and the red headed woman stand next to each other near a black SUV.)
Red Head: I will give you the address where to meet. Will Mrs. Petrelli be joining us?
Noah: I don't think she's up for a- social conference right at the moment, but I definitely will talk with her.
Red Head: (Smiles and glances at Angela) See you soon, Mr. Bennet. (Gets into her vehicle and is driven away)
(Angela gets into her vehicle, closes the door, and secures the lock. She tells the driver to roll the window up and he does so as he drives off. Angela seems nervous and shaky about something. Her cell phone rings and she quickly looks down at it to see it's Noah calling. She is quick to ignore the call, and as it continues to ring, Angela reaches beside the door and pulls out a second hidden cell phone. She dials three numbers then puts it to her head. She remains silent for a bit. She then types in two numbers; then six. After one last pause, she types in 4 more digits and an Englishmen answers.)
Angela: It's done; the company is sold to Renatus and now the president has issued mandatory registration for all- (Sighs in annoyance) Evos. Now that you've gotten your wish it's time you live up to your end of the deal. I saw the world ending; a terrible wave of flames singing the very existence of the world. I have faith SHE will do well with our old resources, so don't you for a second think that I sold it just for you. Now are you going to tell me where he is, or do I have to play the guessing game?
Englishman: Congrats; meeting with the President must have been honorable for you. (Deeply inhales) Well. Mrs. Petrelli, you stated in a dream you saw "Nathan" correct?
Angela: Yes, and I know all about your experiments and I know you can bring him back to me. I made a terrible mistake and I need to fix that wrong.
Englishman: (Sighs) Truthfully, Mrs. Petrelli; we tried to find Nathan, but- He…
Angela: What, he what?!
Englishman: He doesn't seem to be in anyway deceased. Your son is still among us; alive somewhere.
Angela: What how?!
Englishman: From what we understand, there's someone out there with a very unique ability to absorb souls and take on their physical forms at will. This individual has taken your son's soul, but it is possible he does not know it.
Angela: The deal was you bring my son to me and I sell the Company to Renatus. I've held up my end of the bargain; now it's time to live up to yours. (Hangs up)
(Angela is left with an unsettling scowl on her face.)
[Heroes: Created by Tim Kring]
(Overhead of the ocean sits Claire Bennet and various other government guards riding with her on a helicopter toward an isolated island.)
Claire: I've never been on a helicopter ride before; this is so awesome!
Agent: Really?!
Claire: Well not one that I haven't crashed before!
Agent: Oh… okay… (Nervously looks away)
Claire: (Looks at the agent and smiles) I happen to like you two, so don't worry, I won't crash this one. (Laughs and stares down at the ocean)
(Eventually, the helicopter lands and as Claire leaves the helipad and toward the large rusty villainous facility. There at the entrance are Lauren and Angel there to greet her.)
Lauren: Hey, super star! Did you enjoy the ride?
Claire: (Slightly confused) I did, Lauren; thank you.
Angela: (Rubs dirt off Claire's face and smiles) Oh Claire; I should've predicted you would've been the one to do this to us. Are you ready?
Claire: Are you here to change my mind or tell me what I need to say during this meeting?
Angela: Actually no. It was tempting, but I figured it's time for me to retire as well. Whatever happens to the world, I only want to be a spectator from now on.
(Angela enters a courtyard surrounded in buildings extending well over 80 feet tall. [In the sky between the buildings the words "Lion's Den" is seen] Though the courtyard feels rather inorganic and scary, the only sense of normalcy comes from a man in a jump suit sitting at a table playing chess with himself. Claire walks over to him and sits in the seat before him.)
Samuel: You know since my incarceration, the Petrellis have been the only ones to visit me. (Makes a move) Don't you find that funny, Claire. (Looks up at her and grins)
Claire: I don't know how to play actually, sorry.
Samuel: Why do you think- (Chuckles) no… why do you FEEL you're here today, Ms. Petrelli?
Claire: Answers.
Samuel: (Nods in interest) Ah… see you're aware of more than you think, Claire. You see, you're here because we are actually one in the same- you and I. (Makes a move against himself on the board) The two of us had plans- VISIONS for the world which were EXACTLY the same.
Claire: No, you planned to kill thousands of people to make a point and have people live in fear.
Samuel: Do our kind not live in fear, Claire? (Makes another move) By your standards would you say this is free for our people?
Claire: OUR people are HUMANS.
Samuel: (Points his fingers at her and smiles) A… see in their eyes you're either for or against.
Claire: I'm not going to argue with you about this. Whatever you have to say is obviously wrong, Samuel, so keep your philosophical speeches to yourself!
Samuel: And it is that exact reason why you felt the urge to talk with me- because maybe you're wrong-
Claire: (Explodes in anger) I'm here because I need a friend! Because you are all I have!
(Claire sits back in her chair nervously tapping her finger on the small table. Her eyes begin to tear but she can no longer hold them back.)
Claire: Why is my life such a mess…?
Samuel: (Stays quiet for a bit) You're like a caged in rat trying to find some bit of- freedom. As am I… Claire.
Claire: Living out in the open was MY decision because I wanted to feel free. I don't know maybe I used you as an excuse to justify why I did it. But I just can't over my guilt over how many people are living in fear, losing their jobs, and getting hurt because of me.
Samuel: … Now you're using your guilt to block your true feelings, is that it? Why not be honest with me? I am locked in prison possibly for life, who am I going to tell your heart-filled secrets to.
Claire: I was obedient and I followed the rules growing up- that is until I was grounded and defied my dad's wishes. Jackie was killed because of me. West hates me because of what I did, Elle is dead because I led her to the lion's den, my birth mother is dead because Sylar wanted to hurt me.
Samuel: Claire-
Claire: Do NOT try to make me feel better!
Samuel: … I won't.
Claire: ALL I have left is what I started! And I know I'll live forever because of my abilities but if I did manage to actually- kill myself, I wouldn't be able to rest knowing how many people look up to me for inspiration. Samuel I've felt dead inside long before this happened and Gretchen was the only friend who sat with me through it. She's gone now too…
(Samuel is very hesitant but he stands, walks over to Claire and gives her a long sincere hug as she lets out her tears without holding back. After about 8 long seconds, Samuel releases her and sits back down on his chair. He sits in silence until Claire is finished and wipes her face.)
Samuel: You've been dealing with suicide this entire time, haven't you?
Claire: Nothing triggered it, it just came… after people like us were hunted by the government.
Samuel: It's okay, Claire. My brother suppressed my emotions for years; once I was able to finally think for myself, I couldn't control myself. I did terrible things. I tried taking responsibility, but I accept that I need help. I act too impulsively. Perhaps that's the only reason why I didn't end up depressed… (Nervously bites his nail) When you leave here today, the only thing keeping you going will be the knowledge of knowing you're doing all you can to help the world. Claire- I know you see me as your enemy but sadly, the cruelty of life is that our enemies are usually the ones who know the most about us. They are the ones who we form the most powerful intimate connections with. They remind us of the parts of ourselves we shun away and choose to ignore. What part of yourself do you see in me which makes you hate me?
Claire: A killer… You bring people together with your charge just to destroy them. You're a- terrible man.
Samuel: Not denying that. Claire so many out there could use your help, your story; your pain and help themselves to heal. Light is infinite and without dark it won't have any direction to go. That pain inside of you is guiding you toward what you need to fix in others, but if you do not recognize that pain, you won't know how to handle it in others. Don't let that darkness inside consume you too much, Claire; it's only there to help guide you toward those who need guidance.
Claire: (Sighs) Thank you, Samuel. I want to do what I can for other people. It may be hard, but I know I've been chosen to do it… and even if I wasn't, I choose myself- because I know I'm in a position to do SOMETHING…
(The moment remains silent and the two of them take a moment to let each other's feelings resolve themselves.)
Claire: Why do only the people we hate keep us connected to our true selves?
Samuel: Because enemies show us who we are, allies affirm who we are in the current point of our journey. If you wanna know you're on the right path, pay attention to the enemies you come across, Ms. Petrelli.
[New York]
(In Peter's apartment, Peter thoroughly brushes his teeth in the mirror. He hears moaning behind him then quickly rinses his mouth. He exits the room and nurse Brandi is seen lying in his bed obviously in denial about having to wake up and start the day.)
Peter: Sorry, did I wake you again with my loud brushing?
Brandi: No, it's okay… I need to get up anyway… apparently… (Look over at Peter and smiles at him) Can we just- stay in bed all day and ya know, enjoy each other's company? I miss you and you're gone all the time. You're honestly my world, Peter.
(Peter is a bit caught off guard by her honesty and open she was with those words.)
Peter: Yeah well… You mean a lot to me too. (Makes sure his shirt is tucked in)
Brandi: (Smirks) No I don't. (Rolls over slowly)
Peter: Hey, don't do that.
Brandi: You just like having me around because I make you a little less alone, and because you see me as a charity case. But you can't fully give your heart to me, Peter and I respect that. You're here with me sometimes and I'll just have to take those victories when I can. (Chuckles)
Peter: (Smiles) I hope you don't think I'm a terrible person. It kinda sounds like I am. (Turns his back to her and fixes himself in the mirror)
Brandi: You're not terrible. You have a good heart you have just been hurt too much to the point where you can't fully trust yourself to let anyone get close. It's fine. I know what that's like- falling so easily for someone because you see them for them and they see all you can become. Or at least that's how it feels. When really we just crave love so deep that we run to those whom we love all the time and never let go.
(Peter just remains quiet, resonating with what she's saying but doesn't want to fully admit it.)
Brandi: It's okay, the moment you feel you're ready to love again, I'll be here. Whether you choose me or not, or find a different woman, I'll be satisfied with knowing I mended your broken heart. (Moans one last time then falls asleep nearly instantly)
(Peter stops getting himself ready and just takes a moment look at himself in the mirror, not remembering the last time he's authentically smiled. Peter turns to the bed, sits beside her and gently strokes her hair. He gives her a gentle kiss.)
Peter: I do care for you; you're wrong about that.
(Peter stands and leaves the apartment for work. Once the door is closed, Peter's closet opens and out comes two robbers in masks. The sneak over to Brandi and poke her in the neck with a strange needle.)
Robber 1: Target sedated.
(The second robber hands her a strange looking device which is also shot into her neck.)
Robber 1: Target marked.
(The two remove their masks and one is revealed to be a blonde woman and the other a tall Russian male.)
Robber 1: That was easy. What was the big bad Russian afraid of the big bad brunette?
Russian: Hurting women is something I cannot do.
Robber 1: (Rushes him slightly annoyed) Hey, this is not a woman, okay; this is a freak! She deserved to have this trigger pulled now but we can't afford Petrelli traveling back in time and stopping us from doing this. We'll have to wait some time before seeing the effects of-
(Brandi moans and she readjusts herself in her sleep. The female is quick on the draw and points at Brandi's head until she stops moving.)
Robber: (Tense) Give me that syringe; what did you give me?
(The Russian gives her two syringes.)
Robber: Why is the sedation full? You gave me the wrong syringe; what did you give me first?!
Russian: Um… (Examines his belt)
(She angrily snatches the empty syringe from off his belt.)
Robber: Ugh… you idiot… (Show him the code number on the syringe) We were supposed to deliver this.
Russian: I'm sorry, I've never done this before.
Robber: (Smacks him on the side of the head) You had training for this! We've just injected her with the wrong vial!
Russian: So what're we going to do?
Robber: (Sighs) Ask Peter to help us… he has to go back in time and stop us from injecting that.
Russian: And you're calling me stupid?
Robber: Dang it… Before she wakes up; let's go.
(The two robbers leave the apartment and enter a black van. There 3 other individuals are waiting.)
Robber Tech: Did the specimen get injected?
Russian: Aye.
Robber: What? You did that on purpose?
Russian: (Grins) Aye…
Robber Tech: (Typing rapidly on his laptop) Sorry, Rache, but our crew is already full and we really just need a fall guy. I can edit the body came footage to make it seem like you took the vial from his belt first and then injected it into her. Then you gave your little hate speech about her not being a "she". Send it off to the boss and then…
Rache: You're using me… yo can't do this; I've been loyal.
Robber Tech: And… boop, boss has cleared it; you've been marked for termination.
(The members in the back all grab plastic coverings and wrap themselves up. The Tech does the same and flips his monitor to protect is.)
Rache: (Terrified) You can't do this to me! NO! No.
Tech: No friends, except us, no family; no one to care about you or miss you. No kids, just the services you rendered to us. You're no longer needed.
Rache: AH!
Tech: Thank you for your services.
(Suddenly, her head explodes and bits fly across the van. Her body drops and the Tech looks down in disgust.)
Tech: Yep, we should've got more plastic.
Russian: That wasn't a bit too harsh?
Tech: As opposed to what's going to happen next?! Definitely not!
[Tokyo Japan]
(In Tokyo Japan, both Hiro and Ando see off Kimiko as she's finally transported out of the hospital.)
Ando: Ah, finally, she's out.
Hiro: Good; now we can focus on other more important things, like celebrating your soon-to-be wedding. (Places his hand on his shoulder) You will be my brother soon- not just in arms but in marriage.
Ando: I was wondering, Hiro; now that you own Yamagato; I want to own a business for myself. I want to be CEO of Dial-A-Hero.
Hiro: What?! Ando, do you really think you could handle being CEO.
Ando: Yes, Hiro, I can handle being CEO. This whole situation with Kimiko really taught me that I need to be my own leader and my own boss. I need to be an example for the world and I know that with Dial-A-Hero I can help train people to be strong and fight for what they believe in.
Hiro: I admire your determination, but I am a little worried.
Ando: The world needs people like us- special people. (Sparks red lightning around his hand and freaks out a few people nearby) I want to help train them to be strong.
Hiro: (A bit unsettled) We will negotiate things, Ando.
(The phone rings and Hiro quickly answers it. Hiro is slightly confused by the message.)
Ando: Who is it?
Hiro: An old friend needing our help.
(Hiro responds to the message. Once he gets a location, he grabs Ando and teleports the two away. The two of them appear at an abandoned factory where there they meet 4 other individuals.)
Micah: Right on time; as expected. (Smiles)
[Las Vegas desert]
(Out in the seemingly empty desert, a red SUV is seen driving in the middle of day. Driving the vehicle is Joshua Jackson and Christina sits in the back seat deep in thought about something. She looks over in the front seat to find her brother sleeping peacefully while wrapped up in a blue blanket obviously too small to cover his body. She then looks out the window and admires the view of the endless deserted land.)
Christina: Do you think they'll ever be human civilization here someday?
Joshua: Not in our lifetime, no.
Christina: Is that your power talking or just you?
Joshua: Just me… Just my- opinion. It's good to have those.
Christina: Thank you for helping us.
Joshua: I'm just a conduit; you're the brave one reaching out for it.
(Moment of silence)
Joshua: I can't help but poke at the elephant in the car. Why don't you want to see your mother- honestly?
Christina: (Looks at her sleeping brother) They took her hostage and left my stepfather Gene, for dead. There's not much we can do against guys like that, ya know; but run.
Joshua: Maybe you've made peace but what about him? Your brother still wonders why you haven't attempted to save her. He's going to hate you for keeping him from that closure.
Christina: It's better than him getting his heart broken.
Joshua: His heart's already broken; what're you gonna do, make it worse? If you attempt to save her and fail, at least you knew you tried.
Christina: I'm not ready to see her face yet. She promised to be by our side and- she wasn't. She left us and honestly I'm lost. I don't know what to feel. But I know I'm angry and she's the cause.
Joshua: Are you afraid she might not be able to be saved?
(Christina just ignores him for a short while, attempting to hold in her tears, but then wipes her nose and gives him a light nod.)
Christina: I appreciate you taking us this far, but I think once we're in the city my brother and I will be okay.
Joshua: Okay… just know it's dangerous out there.
Christina: Yeah, well so are we. No one will dare touch us. (Shows off her power)
(Joshua sighs and reaches into the back seat to grab his bag. He places it on Christina's lap.)
Christina: What is this? Are you giving this to me?
Joshua: Left pouch- there are some photos.
(Christina flips through the photos and places his bag on the floor.)
Christina: Who are all these people?
Joshua: There's a group of anti-evo promoters who want to see people like us hurt. That's a list of a few of their members.
Christina: (Finishes flipping through them) Whoa…
Joshua: That's just the Odessa branch. I saw you give a second look at the crossed out photo; did you know him?
Christina: No he- just. Wait, you already know what I'm going to say, that's why you showed me these. You just wanna know if I'm honest.
Joshua: Do I?
Christina: He was my stepfather- my mom's boyfriend.
Joshua: I see. (Focuses on driving)
Christina: You see? That's all you have to say about it?
(Joshua slams on breaks and she bashes her face against the dash of the car.)
Christina: OW! What did you do that for?!
Joshua: Listen to me you little brat, I don't have tolerance for kids like you questioning what I do or what I say. Now I've dealt with you this long but not I think it's time I turn you in.
(Joshua pulls out a gun from seemingly nowhere and shoots both Christina and Ryan with tranquilizers. A car is stopped behind him and 4 individuals rush out. Joshua quickly grabs Christina's bag. The four individuals pull the car doors are opened open and grabs both Ryan and Christina in a hurry. An envelope is dropped onto Joshua's lap, the doors are all closed, and alas the car is suddenly quiet and empty once again. The car drives off and Joshua places the envelope on the passenger side floor before casually taking off down the road.)
[New York]
(Sylar impatiently sits outside of the principal's office between 2 other angry students.)
Sylar: You two look pretty banged up.
Kid 1: I kicked his butt.
Kid 2: Nah-uh! I kicked your butt so much harder!
Sylar: Hey, hey now. Calm down, you two; we're not here to fight; we're here to learn. Now what happened? (They both try to yell at the same time) STARTING- with you…
Kid 2: He called me a name so I punched him!
Kid 1: I called you a weirdo because you're a weirdo. You can't stop yourself from being what you are.
Kid 2: I am not a weirdo.
Sylar: Okay, stop it. Being called a weirdo doesn't have to be a bad thing; it can help you learn to accept what makes you unique. Find empowerment through those unique cruel words people called you and don't be so quick to lash out. Also, you, kid where did you learn to hate people so much, your parents?
Kid 1: From my dad because my dad's the coolest!
Sylar: … I'm not denying you have a cool dad, kid, but one day you're gonna look at yourself and realize you've become his shadow. You may think that's cool now but when you're older and you lose your way in life, you'll look back at this moment and be grateful.
(The door opens to the principal's office.)
Principal: Mr. Miller, come in.
Sylar: (Friendly) Of course, sir. (Looks at the kids) Remember, kids- principal ends in pal, so he'll always be your friend.
(Sylar enters the office, closes the door, and takes a seat.)
Principal: So… not only are you one of the world's most notorious serial killer out there; but you can be anybody you want. There's also been a vigilante evo out there finding the scum of the world- murderers, rapists, killers, and abusers and trying to help them understand themselves and heal them from their sickness; branding the word Sylar across their forehead! (Gets in Sylar's face)These people do not need to be healed, they need to be put down. (Backs off)
Sylar: So now that you know who I really am, are you going to turn me in?
Principal: I'm shocked you aren't trying to justify your ways to me as to why you try to help these sick'o's in our great country.
Sylar: My strength and my power are mine to decide what to do with. I am the master of my own abilities and all I need to do is focus on how I can help those who need my help; I am not here to convince you about anything nor do I need your approval. So why would I explain to you my legacy?
Principal: Hm. (Shrugs) Your cover is blown. We know who you are. Leave now or you will be arrested.
Sylar: Okay. No violence needs to happen here today. I'd prefer to go quietly then to scare the children.
(Sylar stands and makes his way to the door. As soon as he opens it, a pistol is pressed into his face and he's shot on sight. Sylar falls to the ground bleeding out. The principal is scared stiff.)
Female Teacher: Thank you, sir, for hearing me out and luring him here to your office. We just had to make sure he was somewhere away from the kids.
Male Teacher: Alright, (Adjusts his glasses) Let's get this garbage outta here. Wrap him up.
[Unknown Island]
(Claire is seen wondering through the dark halls with Angela and Claire turns to see a young girl starring a chair as it rapidly revolves in circles, balancing on one leg the entire time. They continue and find another cell with two young girls anxious to pressing their backs against opposite walls of the boxed cell.)
Claire: Who are these people?
Angela: The two of them are a very special case.
Claire: May I speak with them?
Angela: (Hesitant) I suppose they will be fine.
(Claire opens the doors and enters their cell, releasing a strange pressure of air out. She stands between the two women.)
Jane: Ooh, look, sister, a visitor! Someone cares about us!
Sabrina: Hmph, tell us- why are you here? Have you come to finally end our misery or do your masters finally believe our stories?
Claire: You don't belong here.
Sabrina: No, we do not.
Jane: (Laughs hysterically and scratches her head) I made a little oopsy trying to cross dimensions and ended up here. Apparently neither of us can use our Bloodline Trait abilities here in this dimension and can't leave.
Claire: W-what are you talking… about.
Sabrina: Getting close to us puts you into a hypnotic trance. The foundation of physics is completely different in our realm and it's influencing your mind.
Angela: (Over intercom) Let's go, Claire, that's enough.
Claire: You say you're from another realm…?
Jane: Correct!
Claire: The only person I know who can help you is Canfield.
Jane: I met that dude! He could make black holes. Sadly his black holes only go one way and he trapped himself. We were able to get him out but I'm afraid things still didn't end well for him.
Claire: I- see… Angela, is there any way to let them out?
Angela: Let's go, Claire.
(Claire hops back into the helicopter and it takes off back over the ocean. This time, both Angela and Lauren are there riding.)
Claire: I thought level 5 was as bad as it got?
Angela: So did we. But life always throws in a curveball. There's always worse- always.
Lauren: (Looks around awkwardly) Wow, that was a little grim- just a little. (Chuckles) What was the worse threat you've encountered?
Angela: … Sylar was a tiny fly when it came to threats, he just buzzed around the longest. There were so many who were worse…
Claire: Are they all in that facility- the surviving ones I mean?
Angela: … Promise me you'll never speak of this, Claire. This place was so sacred, not even your father knew of it. I have just sold The Company but now Renatus is government watched.
Claire: I hope you're not planning to cover this up?
Angela: It's out of my hands what happens next.
Claire: Some of those individuals were innocent, weren't they, Angela? You just had nowhere else to put these criminals.
Angela: Basically, yes…
(Angela is shocked at the sight of a second helicopter passing and headed to the island.)
Claire: Who could that be?
(Angela's cell phone rings and a very tense look grows on her face. She stares straight ahead and answers.)
Englishman: Give Claire a little wave for me, would you? Oh and a thank you as well- without her I wouldn't have had access to such glorious specimen.
Angela: You mean you're taking them?
Englishman: The ones I can, yes. Samuel, however, will be left here for political reasons. The government does not need to be aware of the other prisoners here and all thanks to me, they never will. Erica Kravid is a tool at my disposal. She may want to do the right thing with The Company resources but I on the other hand will make sure she plays by my rules.
Angela: Erica is just another one of your puppets? Somehow I doubt she'll be there for long. She's a strong woman with a look of fire in her eyes. The moment she whiffs out a weakness you'll regret ever getting in bed.
Englishman: Our deal still stands; somehow I will deliver him to you. (Hangs up)
[New York]
(Peter and Hesam are once again in their ambulance. Peter looks back and forth at his phone.)
Hesam: Expecting someone?
Peter: Yeah- Brandi. She usually calls around this time but- it's nothing don't worry about it.
Hesam: No, man. One thing I know about women is they're dedicated especially in love. If she isn't calling you or even sending a text, something's not right. You should check on her.
Peter: Maybe you're right… (Puts his phone away and stares out of the window)
Hesam: You- Never mind (Sighs)
(Hesam knows that the best thing to do in the situation would be to call, however, he also understands that he pushes Peter a bit too much on opening up.)
Hesam: Hey, how do you feel about these- "evos" showing p everywhere? It's crazy huh?
Peter: Haven't we talked about this already?
Hesam: I honestly don't like them. I think they should all just- leave, ya know; go back where they came from.
Peter: Seriously?
Hesam: Yeah, man. It's more trouble than it's worth. I understand if they wanna live out in the open and whatnot but look at how busy we've been. Too many people are getting hurt over this and it sucks, ya know. Why do we all have to suffer because these- "people" demand or wanna be treated a certain way? We struggle enough as a society and now this just made the world 10 times worse.
Peter: Have you ever thought maybe these people are scared? Every day of their life they have to worry whether or not today is the day that they're going to die for being who they are. Just because they're different, that doesn't mean they deserve to be treated less than.
Hesam: (Awkwardly exhales) You're a supporter of them, aren't you? Sorry, man, I didn't mean any disrespect.
Peter: Yeah well it was! We're all human at the end of the day, no matter how different we try to see each other. (Angrily looks away)
(Peter's phone goes off and he looks at it to see an address and an emergency S.O.S.)
Peter: (Sighs) Darn it.
Hesam: Is it an emergency?
Peter: (Conflicted) Drop me off here; I need to go.
Hesam: What, no, Peter, I can't just drop you-
Intercom: All units in downtown area, we've got an injured civilian mildly injured with a cut hand; please respond.
Hesam: We're close by, let's go.
Peter: (Sighs and glances at his phone again) Look, hey, I need you to pull over.
Hesam: What? Peter, since when do you refused calls? Hey, man I'm sorry if I upset you, but-
(Peter opens up the door out of frustration and flies out into the sky, leaving Hesam in shock by what he's just seen.)
[Odessa Texas]
(Christina and Ryan are thrown onto the soft floor of a large office room. The two of them have handcuffed wrists and ankles. They struggle to get out but it's all to no avail. Two criminals stand before them and a mobster wearing a white suit who constantly keeps his back turned toward them.)
Don: (Groans) More dogs to make me money?
Kidnapper 1: The boy can go invisible and as for the girl, she's just Elle.
Don: (Interest is caught for a second) Interesting. Can they fight?
Kidnapper 2: We had two of our men tailing them for a good while and did lose them. The only reason they're not here now is because they'd kill these kids.
Don: Hmm.
(The room grows silent except for the sound of cheering out in the distance.)
Kidnapper 1: They're still fresh to the game but after a few rounds they shold get the hand of it; that is if they aren't dead yet.
Don: Payment for another client did not go through. The suitcase at the bar- take $4000 each and be on your way.
(The criminals get to the suitcase and the Don's oversized bodyguard opens it for them. They take out a few stacks and quietly leave the room after respectfully thanking him.)
Don: (Slowly turns around) This is- interesting… You two will make fine fighters. (Grins)
Christina: Fighters?
Ryan: Fighters for what?
(Moments later, a crowd filled with dozens of crazy people are sheering and yelling outside of a large round cage where a tall fit shirtless woman wearing a sports bra screams at eh top of her lungs. Two guards enter the ring along with both Ryan and Christina who's handcuffs are taken off.)
Guard 1: Everyone here is equipped to kill you; do anything out of line and they won't hesitate to do so. You are replaceable.
(The guards leave and a referee enters behind them and checks his microphone. Everyone quiets down.)
Ref: Alright, everybody, you wanna see a show?!
(The crowd goes crazy once again.)
Ref: (Casually Laughs) Alright well we've got a special surprise for you. These fresh new pieces of meat are from Odessa Branch. This will be their first rodeo so please, try not to crush their spirits too much if their performance is sloppy. (Chuckles) Now most likely one of them or two of these wonderful contestants are going to die today in this ring. Out champion- Tina Katrina has been a volunteer guest for a long time, but now- (Makes eye contact with her) she will need to face the truth that this club isn't just about fun or even blood. (Casually walks closer to her while keeping eye contact) It's about killing every part of yourself deemed morally righteous. (Boldly extends his face close to hers) You've killed your own no problem and heck you've even killed us. But now I face you with a challenge of whether or not you can kill a child, or children? (Backs away and speaks with the crowd) So, you see; this is how the game works. The boy has invisibility; the girl, shoots lighting from her fingertips. Whoo! Crowd, who votes thunder-girl to fight in the ring?!
(Everyone in the crown cheers their loudest and throws food at the cage.)
Ref: (Laughs nostalgically and spreads his arms) I doubt we're beating that, folks. Thunder-girl it is.
(Guards into the ring, taser Christina down to the ground and smack her in the leg with a bat. The others grab Ryan and chain him up to the gate behind Tina Katrina. Morally conflicted, she backs off and lets them do their thing before leaving and locking the cage one last time along with the Ref.)
Ref: Here's how the game is played- both of you fight till one is dead. However, the cage is metal, so unfortunately for you, Ms. Christina, if you miss a shot the electric current will carry and hit dear ole sweet brother. (Laughs) If either of you refuses, you will be killed on the spot and so will the invisible boy by our team. Now enough of my talking; LET THE BLOOD SPILL!
(Everyone begins cheering and yelling once again by the fight. Christina can't help but to look around in discuss at how many people are around cheering for their deaths. She struggles to stand to her feet.)
Christina: You people are sick! You're all sick!
Kati: Don't kill yourself over it, girl. These people all wanna see blood so that's exactly what we're gonna give them.
Christina: (Hobbles a bit and holds her injured leg) I don't want to kill. Please don't let them turn us into monsters!
Kati: Sorry, girl; too late. Now fight me- (Runs u to Ryan and grabs him by the neck) Or I break his neck right now!
Christina: (Begins to tear up) No… I don't want to kill anyone; please.
(Out in the crowd hiding at the top are two familiar faces.)
Peter: We need to stop this right now.
Sylar: Look at this, Peter; look at what we're up against. Why do you think they're like this?
Peter: People discriminate; they can't stand people like us.
Sylar: Why do you think that is?
Peter: Because we're different and that's that.
(Out in the ring, Christina takes in 3 deep breaths and on her last one she charges her electricity in her hands and launches them at her. Kat rushes straight into it and lets out a loud yell shaking her body in the process and enduring the painful volts of electricity singing through her veins. After about 6 seconds of getting electrocuted Kat stabilizes herself, grins her teeth, and lets out a loud groan. She stomps on the ground and shakes the entire ring, causing Christina's injured leg to fail her and fall to the ground. Kat dashes at a crazy speed and knees Christina in the face, sending her into the cage behind her.)
Kat: AH! Yes, I love this feeling! It's such a rush!
Christina: (Covers her bleeding nose) You really are a freak… What's even your power?
Kat: From what I've gathered so far, I absorb kinetic energy and am able to convert it into either pure energy or strength physical or mental.
(Kat raises her finger to Christina and shoots a bolt of energy at her which hits her in the chest and causes her to yell at the top of her lungs in pain. Out in the crowd, two individuals stand side-by-sad in conflict.)
Hiro: (Says in his ear piece) This girl is going to die, we have to get her out now!
Micah: (Says in ear piece) Not yet! Even if you do freeze time, those wires will still be active.
Hiro: Micah, I thought we were heroes, we cannot back away from this!
West: (Walking down the hall with two women behind him) Hiro, give us a second; we can't afford to looks these guys' super boss. As soon as we know he's here for sure.
(Two muscular body guards turn the corner and stand out into the hall before West, Monica, and Abigail.)
Guards: You kids don't belong here.
Monica: (Stands front and center and pops her neck) Ya'll gon ahead; I got these clowns. (Grins)
(Abigail generates a forcefield and pushes her way through while West flies over them. Back in the ring Christina is grabbed by Katrina and Christina yells whiles desperately trying to kill Christina. The crowd cheers louder and louder at the sight of two freaks killing each other off. Christina yells "NO" digs her nails into Katrina and generates as much electricity she possibly can, attempting to get her to stop.)
Sylar: Sorry, Micah; time's up. You're not seeing what we're seeing.
(Both Sylar and Peter fly into the open top of the cage. Hiro grabs Ando and the two teleport into the ring.)
Hiro: Hey! Stop that villain- or face my wrath.
Kat: Make me.
Ref: I'm just as shocked at you folks but let's see how this amazing turn of events turns out.
Ando: Hiro, go save the boy; I'll handle her.
Hiro: Ando, no!
(Ando launches a blast of red lighting which hits Katrina but she just absorbs it for the entire 8 seconds. She stands, turns to Ando and lets out a supersonic scream which shreds the surface of the ring. Sylar jumps in the way and rivals her supersonic with his, causing the vibrations cause an explosion and destroy half of the entire ring. Before she can mentally recover, both Peter and Syar fly at Katrina and punch her in the face, but she takes is and bashes the two into the floor. She tries to stop on Sylar but Hiro quickly teleports the two of them near him.)
Peter: This girl is a monster.
(Syar point his fingers and tries to slice her head with his telekinesis but nothing happens.)
Sylar: She can't just convert energy into her strength, she can also use it to make her body indestructible.
Peter: We'll figure something out; we've just gotta keep hitting. (Suddenly panics) NO!
Christina: (Deeply gasps) No don't kill her!
(Tracy shows up behind Kat and attempts to freeze her entire body. She falls to the ground gasping for breath. Tracy attempts to finish her off and Christina launches a bolt of electricity at Tracy to stop her. Both Hiro and Ando teleport in front of the blast and Hiro blocks the electricity with his sword while Ando holds on to the blade and absorbs the electricity into himself. Once fully absorbed, he launches it at Christina and sends her flying back several feet.)
Sylar: Wow, kid, they just saved you a terrible fate.
(Christina looks at the floor in front of her and sees an arm extending out of a puddle of water. The water ascends and eventually takes the form of a naked Tracy Strauss. Christina is speechless.)
Christina: Um…
Hiro: (Runs up to Tracy) No! Bad, Tiger Lady; you do not kill children!
Tracy: She was going to kill me first, Pikachu, I had to defend myself.
Peter: (Stands between her and Christina) Pt your clothes on and let's go. We've got a mission to finish.
Sylar: Ted's ability would really be nice right now.
(Time is frozen and Hiro awkwardly approaches Tracy with her clothes in his hands. He tries to cover her up while at the same time trying not to touch her. Hiro lets out a loud swallow.)
Hiro: (Says in Japanese) The one time I wish I didn't have time control.
(Hiro peeks one eye open as he places a finger on her shoulder and teleports her away to the isolated hallway with her clothes and unfreezes time.)
Tracy: (Looks around confused) What? (Looks at Hiro offering her clothes) You're still a virgin, aren't you?
(Abigail and West both sneak into the overhead room and hide behind a bar.)
West: (Whispers into headpiece) Target is still here.
Mother: (Covers her moth nervously) Get them out of there… They shouldn't be here.
Don: Oh come now.
West: (Jumps out along with Abigail) Hold it right there, Al Capone!
(The Don pulls out a pistol and shoots twice at them but Abigail creates a forcefield too block the bullets. Everyone looks up at where the gun shots were and Christina can't believe her eyes once she sees the woman standing next to the Don. She charges out of the office.)
Abigail: Get your butt back here!
West: Abigail, no; we're here for him!
Abigail: Then get him!
West: AH!
(West flies at Don takes him hostage. Ryan runs up to Christina.)
Christina: Did her see her?!
Ryan: (Stands speechless for a new seconds) We have to go after her.
Christina: (Sighs) We're in this together!
(Ryan grabs Christina's hand and they both go invisible.)
Peter: Hey, wait… I don't know who she is to you, but our friend gave us the layout of this place; there's a shortcut that way. There's only one exit up there.
Ryan: (Still invisible) Thank you.
(The Woman makes it to the rooftop as it's the only exit, but once the door closes and locks her out, she's met with a thunderbolt near the side of her face which causes her to yell.)
Christina: This next one is going straight to your heart to match the scars you've inflicted on us WHEN YOU LEFT! (Charges a thunder bolt) Mom… why did you leave?
Ryan: Chrisina, she's our mother! Stop it right now!
Christina: I can't deal with this right now! (Grabs Ryan and shocks him unconscious)
Mother: (In shock) Chris…
Christina: Start… Talking…
TO BE CONTINUED…
(Peter, Sylar, Ando, Monica, and Hiro are seen fighting members of the underground fight club who are attacking them through a calming, yet bleak narration.)
Narrator: All of us are connected- through our emotions, trials, strengths, dreams and determinations. What about betrayal… what about in our oppression; what about in our hatred? What blocks us from being the hurt felt by us all? If we could see that, maybe we would be less inclined to fight one another; to kill one another… To cursed one another.
(There is a knock on the door in Chennai late into the night and after a short while, the door opens.)
Lars: I finally get to see you. I love your narrations…
[Tracy, Claire, Haitian, and Brandon, present day]
(In Chicago, Claire, Brandon, The Haitian, and Tracy the attractive blonde are driving down on the outskirts of town.)
Claire: So this whole time you were looking out for me? Why didn't try talking to me? I've been so alone the last few months.
Haitian: You needed time on your own to process what you did. We can only protect you for so long, Claire. We cannot protect you from yourself. That is a demon you must fight on your own.
Tracy: So you've made your decision to see the president. Do you have any idea as to what you're gonna say when you get to Washington?
Claire: I don't know, but I'd like to get more involved with the movement or maybe lead it.
Tracy: Honestly, Claire, you're the only one who can.
Haitian: People view you as an idol, a beacon of hope for a better future. Claire, only you can be a benevolent leader for our people. We must begin preparation for the storm that's on its way.
Claire: What storm?
Haitian: When it happens, you will understand.