Previously on Heroes...
(Noah greets Mohinder at the airport; they walk down a corridor)
Noah: Legion's a deranged murderer that the Company had been hunting down since they first formed. He's extremely powerful.
Mohinder: What's his ability?
Noah: A unique ability, in fact other than Legion only one other has this ability...Power Learning
Mohinder: Does the other have any connections to Legion?
Noah: No, he was born long after Legion was captured
(They now stand in Mohinder's apartment; Mohinder finds a hard drive inside one of the coats, he tries to unlock it but nothing comes up)
Noah: Can you work it out?
Mohinder: I'm not even sure if there's anything to work out
Noah: Well you wouldn't have just found a hard drive that says must read for no reason...Now can we count on you to help stop Legion, or watch the body count rise?
(Noah picks up his phone; Claire is on the other line)
Claire: There's some protest going on about joining a group called the Titans, have you ever head of them?
Noah: Earlier today, there was an attack on a store by a group wearing a Titan symbol...Do you think you can find out what they're up to at this protest?''
Claire: Yeah...yeah, I might...
(Abigail attacks Michael, they both pull apart)
Abigail: You wouldn't happen to be looking for Claire Bennet would you...we know something bad is going to happen to her
(Michael and Gretchen look at the picture of Claire and the city melting)
Abigail: This is going to happen, eleven days from now!
(The orphanage is attacked by hooligans; cuts of fights as the men kill the children. Flashes of Sophie's pictures; Abigail, Tracey and Sophie escape; Michael teleports Gretchen and himself away; Michael is stumbling and bleeding badly)
Michael (VO): Power Learning is really, really difficult and could lead to a possibly painful death.
(Cuts of Peter, Matt and Gabriel fighting the Titans in the store; then back to the hospital)
Gabriel: Peter do you know what it was like, to use my powers after months of hiding. He felt good, better than good. I didn't want to stop using them. I can barely control my powers Peter, you would succumb to the hunger within ten minutes''.
Peter: So what? I'm I supposed to just save a few people and let the others die; save one of my friend and leave the other helpless...
Gabriel: It's the lesser of two evils.
(Emma opens the door, and Hiro and Ando enter)
Peter: What are you two doing here anyway?
Hiro: Peter we've come to warn you...
(BOOM! The wall behind them exploded. The group get to their feet to see Legion step through the hole in the wall)
Legion: And so the Heroes...shall fall.
Angela (VO): Someone we know will face him…and will perish at Legion's hand
30th July 2010
(Peter Petrelli, Gabriel Gray, Matt Parkman, Emma Coolidge, Hiro Nakamura, Ando Masahashi – New York)
The group all got to their feet, and weren't sure what they were looking at. They didn't know who he was, or what he wanted. But they knew if this guy blasted a wall trying to find them...it's not good. Legion stepped forward, one fist in flames the other in spikes; his eyes darting at each one of them...who was going to be his first victim? Or the better question...who wasn't going to be his victim?
Gabriel stepped forward and telekinetically pushed Legion back; he was pushed back slightly but then started walking towards them, even with Gabriel trying to push him back. Peter and Matt move forward, and concentrate...
''Back down now, back down, back down...''
Legion just smiles at both of them; he waves his hands creating a huge blast of wind pushing the three of them back. Ando blasts at Legion with his red lightening; Legion holds up his hand and catches the lightening in his hand. Emma focuses on the colours around her and throws them all at Legion, but he catches the colours with his other hand.
Hiro reaches next to himself and picks up a little knife, he teleports behind Legion and stabs him in the back...or he probably would have if Legion's back wasn't made of diamond. With a twists of his hands, Legion sends Ando's and Emma's blasts behind him at Hiro. But Hiro, teleports just in time (irony there). Gabriel returns to the fight, blasting electricity at him. Legion shifts the floor creating a shield resisting the blasts, and as the blasts stops and the ground falls, Legion is gone.
Matt listens with his mind, trying to pick him up; but for some reason his thoughts were heard all over the place, putting Matt off. So much so, he didn't notice Legion reappear behind him...
BAM! Matt turns to see Ando with a red energy fist connecting with Legion's face. BAM! Ando punches again in the stomach, and goes for another punch; but Legion blocks this one. BAM! He punches Ando aside.
Peter moves over to Emma, checking to see if she was alright. As he helps her up, he acquires her power. Peter now had a firsthand look at powerful Legion is; he's never faced anyone this strong before, if he could acquire Legion's power he could save as many lives as there was that needed saving. He and Emma blasts at Legion, but he was protected by some Forcefield. If Peter wanted his power, then he would have to come in contact with Legion first...not going to be easy.
(Tracey Strauss, Abigail and Sophie – West Virginia)
It was now completely dark; Tracey, Abigail and Sophie couldn't make out where they were going anymore. Running through the woods, they could only see the trees when they were right in front of them; meaning they had to keep a slow pace. Tracey and Abigail look like they could keep moving; Sophie on the other hand was running out of breath. Once Abigail noticed she stopped, as did Tracey. They were in a bit of a clear area with no trees.
''We'll stop here tonight, I think this is far enough''.
The group settled, and set up for the rest of the night. They made a fire from the wood, and Abigail rounded up leaves and grass to make little beds for the three of them. She then decided to stay guard, Tracey thought she would be tired, but Abigail reminded her she doesn't sleep. So while Abigail walked around the area, she kept looking at the Titan symbol she still had. She knows she's seen this before she lost her memory, and the Titans have been chasing them since the beginning, so they must have a history with them.
Tracey just sat and stared at the flames dancing around the wood; despite her power, seeing the flames helped calm her down. Sophie scooted over closer to Tracey.
''Tracey? Tracey?''
''Yeah''.
''How long ago did you find your power?'' Sophie asked, twitching her fingers wanting to know Tracey's story.
''About...a year...year and a half ago; it seems like weeks ago''.
''Did you use the ice or the water first?''
''Well first I could only freeze things, but then...I...I...'' Tracey stuttered, not sure if telling Sophie the rest of her story would be the best idea, especially after what's just happened ''I think I died, and then I could control water as well''.
Sophie didn't seem to worry about the dying part; after all, Tracey was alive and telling the story right now ''And did you ever be a superhero?''
''You mean like dress up and save people?'' Tracey laughed, and Sophie nodded her head.
''Well...I was actually more of a villain''.
Sophie's smile dropped a little; Abigail had stopped pacing and was now listening to the story.
''I was so scared when I discovered my power, that I would accept help from the first person that understood and wanted to help me, whether he was a good guy or a bad guy''.
''But...you're a good guy now, right?'' Sophie asked a little worried now.
Tracey gave the little girl a warm smile ''Yeah, I'm a good guy now''.
Sophie's smile returned, and Abigail couldn't help but smile as well. Tracey was the only person other than herself where Sophie can have a conversation about who she is.
Tracey decided to ask some questions to Sophie ''What about you, when did you first discover your power?''
Sophie frowned and thought hard, her eyes looking around trying to remember. She doesn't remember the first time she drew, it felt like she always knew. It was like a dream, there was no beginning, she could just draw the future.
''I think that's enough for tonight'' Abigail called as she walked over and helped Sophie find her grass bed. Sophie took a moment to get use to it; Abigail kissed Sophie on the forehead and in a flash Sophie was snoring away. Abigail then went back to her guarding duty, and Tracey followed.
''Guess you weren't lying about never sleeping''.
''I just don't...do you think Michael and Gretchen are okay?''
Tracey wasn't sure what to say; she didn't know if they were okay, but they probably would have if they stuck together. Tracey hated herself for letting Gretchen go alone, why did she let her go? She said she needed to protect the girls, but really she lost her trust with Gretchen for a brief second because she was human...that was no excuse.
''Michael's tough, if he can handle you they'll be fine''.
Abigail chuckled a bit ''I went easy on him''.
Tracey's mood lightened up a bit. Abigail turned to Tracey ''So you've been a hero and a villain?''
''You could say that; but I've never done anything that's saved hundreds of lives, unlike the others''.
''Others?''
''I knew Claire, and others like her. They've saved the world more times than I can count''.
''Wow. And you've never been there when they've saved the world?''
Tracey shook her head; she's never helped the Heroes in their battles, she's always been the side player. She would either be the bad guy, dead, or untrusting of them to help; but this time was going to be different, she was going to save the world this time. A sniffle was heard, and Tracey saw that Abigail was crying a bit.
''Are you okay?''
''When you asked Sophie...about the first picture she drew...she doesn't know about it because I didn't tell her about it...''
Tracey looked back to the rucksack where Sophie's notebook was...
''It's not in there'' Abigail said as she pulled out a folded piece of paper from her inside pocket ''I didn't want to show her...''
Tracey takes the paper and starts to unfold, she was hesitant to look; only a few hours ago she saw her own death on a piece of paper, she wasn't sure if she could stand to see another, especially if it involves Abigail or Sophie...and it did, it involved them both. Once Tracey saw the picture, her heart stopped the world seemed to turn upside down.
''I promise that this will never happen for as long as I live'' Abigail whispered. Tracey wasn't sure if this could ever happen, there's no way this will never happen? It had to be wrong? She folded the paper back up and handed it to Abigail. The two remained silent, Tracey didn't know what to say; she was still trying to gather what she just saw...in some shop, Abigail blasting acid right through Sophie's body killing her.
HEROES
Created by Tim Kring
Chapter Three: Powerful
Those were the words in the glass of water; Michael lifted up the glass and drank it in one gulp. He poured some more ice cold water into his cup and drank again, and again. He and Gretchen were sitting in a table in some cafe that they came across. They rested for a few hours; Michael had to cover himself up to not reveal the scars that had formed on his body since he teleported.
(Michael and Gretchen Berg – Washington DC)
Michael drank another glass full of water and finally put the glass down ''Feeling much better now''.
''Is that what happens, every time you learn a new ability?'' Gretchen asked.
''If you mean do they hurt, yes. But how much so, it depends on the ability''.
''Why does it depend on the ability?''
''...That's just another one of the mysterious of superpowers. The rarer the ability, the harder for me to learn; and thankfully teleporting is the hardest yet. But once I've started doing it, it becomes easier''.
''Good. I don't thing I can ever see you like that again''.
''I know, really prevents from showing my good side'' Michael joked and Gretchen laughed lightly, her first laugh for at least two days. Seeing so much pain and death, makes what happened in college look like a walk in the park.
''So tell me Gretch, did Claire show you her power or did you find out yourself?''
''I found out myself. It was pretty freaky, at first I thought she was a vampire or...''
''Oh great, another Twilight fanatic. Don't ask me if I'm team Eddie or Jacob, I have no clue...''
''I've never seen Twilight!''.
''Oh, good...'' Michael reached over to the next table and took an apple ''Although, from what I've heard about the film, it sounds like your love life as well''.
Gretchen chocked on her glass of water, and hoped she wasn't as red as she thought ''My...love life?''
Michael laughs as he takes a bite out of the apple ''Gretchen I haven't learnt to read minds or emotions...yet...but I can already tell you care for Claire more than just a roommate''.
''Is it that obvious?'' Gretchen asked shyly.
''Only to people you hang around with for a couple of hours. What is it about her that you like, other than the fact she's kind of hot from what I've seen on the news''.
Gretchen tried not to comment on the Claire being hot part, even though she did agree with him ''She's just...lost. She didn't have anywhere to go, or anybody to help her; she really went through alot. And then, when we meet...''
''Wait, you got all that from just looking at her?''
''I'm someone that can tell from first sight''.
''Do you mean first sight lov...''
''I don't know...'' Gretchen cut in before Michael could get out the last word ''When we started talking, we started talking. She was the first person to really listen to me, and took what I had to say seriously. We hung out, we talked, we laughed; we just enjoyed ourselves. Do you have one?''
Michael looked like he didn't want to answer ''One what?''
''A crush, a girlfriend, sweetheart?''
Michael looked down at his now empty glass, tilting it side to side. Gretchen saw his other hand holding the apple tighter and tighter, it looked like it was about to explode ''Once...didn't work out'' Michael said calmly.
Gretchen decides not to carry on with this convo, and goes back to the her and Claire talk ''What do you mean my love life is like Twilight?''
''Well, you meet the mysterious supernatural immortal and find yourself in many perilous situations''.
Gretchen was about to smile, but then she turned pale hearing what Michael just said ''Wait, she's immortal?''
Michael mentally slaps himself across the face ''Um...yeah...she's a Regen...her body won't get old...she can't age''.
Gretchen wasn't sure what to say; it never crossed her mind that Claire doesn't age, after everything she's been doing to help Claire, and find out they can't be together it was unfair. But what can she do?
Michael pats Gretchen on the shoulder ''Hey, I know alot about powers. There are ways a Regen can die, remember the pictures, we have to help her. Her university's only fifteen minutes away, come on''.
It was a hammer blow to Gretchen, it now made her mission seem pointless. But Claire won't be the only one affected, the picture showed a whole city wiped out; there were lives she had to save, there was no turning back now. She nodded her head and got up from her seat heading for the door, but she noticed that Michael wasn't following; instead he was heading over to pick up another apple.
''You know an apple saved my life once'' Michael told her picking one from the table but then something on the table caught his attention.
''What's up?'' Gretchen called.
Michael held up a leaflet that was on the table; on it was the time of 3:00 in the morning, the place under Stankunz University and the symbol was of the Titans.
Legion threw Gabriel through the wall. BAM! BAM! BAM! And was punching him in mid-air, but the time Gabriel had reached the ground; Legion blasted a ball of energy at him. BOOM! But before it hit; Emma blasted at the energy ball, causing it to explode. Gabriel gets to his feet, and slowly regenerates. Knowing he can't take Gabriel fist; Legion goes for an easier target...Matt.
Matt pulls out his gun BANG! BANG! Two bullets fly toward Legion, and go right through him. He charges and pulls his fist back to punch...
''Turn left, turn left, turn left...'' Matt tries to control him, but it only half works. Legion punches left and misses Matt, but the force of the blow blows Matt back into the wall; and his already injured stomach takes the full blow. There was nothing Matt could do, he didn't have the strength of ability to fight him; he was forced to let the others handle it, but even they were having difficulties.
Peter uses Emma's power and fires at Legion, but he just keeps teleport and causing Peter to almost hit the civilians trying to get out of the way. Peter hesitates; and this hesitation gives Legion the chance BAM! A fist of fire hits Peter in the jaw and he falls back; smoke coming from his face as he screamed in intense agony.
''PETER!'' Emma cried; she doesn't do anything to control her emotions, this man was killing her friends, the people she holds most dear; she was losing control to save them. She absorbed all the colours around her; from the commotion in here, to the bird's tweet from five miles away, she absorbs it all...and lets it all go on one person.
Legion holds his hands up, and uses all of his strength to stop the colours from hitting him. Emma stepped forward and forced harder. Legion was forced onto one knee as the colours pressed harder on him; then an awful screeching sound was heard...by Emma. She's never experienced this before, but the scraping noise of Legion's claw like fingers on the colours were being directed to her ears; and for the first time in her life, Emma was forced to hold her ears. And so, Legion regained control and the colours disappeared. Legion took a few deep breaths, and watched the deaf woman hold her ears with her shaking hands.
''No one's been able to challenge me like that for decades'' Legion panted; he was surprised, the person he least suspected to put up a fight...had actually forced him to use a tenth of his power. Emma looked up at the monster in front of her; a sound she could hear...a ringing noise that felt like it was splitting her head in two. Legion smiled at her, as his hand shifted into a giant knife; he licked his lips and in an instant was in Emma's face the blade about to cut her in two...and then everything stopped, nothing moved but Hiro.
Hiro checked to see if the others were okay; and then he made his way over to Emma and Legion. The little man gently pushed Emma away, and then moved to Legion seeing his blade hand. He was always against the idea of killing, but this man was dangerous he had to kill him. Hiro reluctantly grabbed Legion's blade, taking a deep breath...
SLASH! Legion cut across Hiro's chest. Half wounded and half shocked; Hiro lost control and time went back to normal. BAM! He kicked at both of Hiro's knees, and he went to the ground. Hiro closed his eyes and teleported away...BAM! Legion intercepted and punched Hiro in mid-teleport. Hiro held his chest weakly; he was losing alot of blood fast. He desperately tried to get to his feet; but Legion stamped on his back and black electricity ran through his fingers ready to end the time-traveller's life.
ZAP! ZAP!
A blue and red electric blast hit Legion right in his back. He crashes through the wall; Ando moves over to help his friends while Gabriel runs through the wall to continue his fight. Legion was back on his feet, only taken back slightly by the blasts; Gabriel telekinetically threw hundreds of glass shards at Legion, but there was a Forcefield around him and as the glass went through they turned to sand. Legion controlled the sand, using it as a wipe to strike at Gabriel again and again.
Peter had recovered a little, and watched Gabriel getting slaughtered. He would regenerate, but the wipes kept creating new wounds faster than the old ones were healing. Legion was focused on Gabriel; this may be Peter's best and only chance to acquire his power. Running behind him, Peter lunged forward and grabbed Legion's arm; the power running through their arms. The white aura was half way up Peter's arm when it stopped; and then an almighty surge of pain ripped through Peter's body, forcing him to let go.
Peter fell to the ground, holding his head in his hands, his nose bleeding badly and his eyes extremely bloodshot. Legion chuckles as he walks to him ''Can't copy what I can do, boy'' Then he looked at Peter properly, his face sending memories flashing through his head ''You're Petrelli's son aren't you? I thought you were supposed to be the powerful one?'' He mocked.
Peter still had Emma's power; he tried to send the colour beams at him, but Legion just grabbed his arm and head butted Peter to the ground. Peter was losing his vision; he was so weak he didn't have anything to fight back with anymore. All the others weren't close enough for him to acquire abilities, but it won't make a difference. The only reason he fought was to acquire Legion's ability, but he can't; what was he to do now?
''Say hi to your brother for me!'' Black electricity danced between Legion's fingertips as he readied to killer blow...
The electricity in Legion's hand fainted, and then disappeared completely. The killer tried to bring it back, but he couldn't. He tried using all of his powers, but nothing was happening. Then as Peter turned slightly, and looked to the door; he saw what happened. Standing there was the Haitian, Rene.
Each of the group helped eachother back to their feet, and tend to their injuries. As Legion tried to use any of his powers, but Rene held on; but even he was finding it hard to control the monster. The sounds of police sirens were heard outside; the frantic march of the officers coming through the building was heard as well. Legion was never one to retreat, he would always fight no matter how strong his opponent; but then again, he didn't want to kill the Heroes like this, he wanted to face all of them together, so he decided to wait for the right time...but he wasn't going to leave without one heart stopping.
Peter watched as the objects around him vibrated; the walls, the knives, the chairs, everything was shaking and cracking as Legion focused his power on Rene. Rene held on, he tried to keep Legion locked; but he couldn't hold on as Legion started switching the mental battle around. Rene's life flashed in his mind; from his time in his home village, the death of his father, his time with the Company and the moments he encountered the Heroes.
Peter limped his way over, if he could acquire Rene's power; it may turn the tide, but Legion wasn't even trying his best as he regained his powers as Rene was falling to his knees. The objects around Legion turned to dust, and with a blink of his eyes...he teleported. Rene was bleeding from his eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Gabriel and Emma rushed to his side trying to help him in anyway; Gabriel grabbed a shard of glass and cut his own arm.
Emma looked at him in shock ''What are you...''
''My blood will heal him!'' Gabriel cut the shard on Rene's arm, and the blood went into his body. As Ando helped Hiro over, his hands were generating a little red electricity.
''Your powers are working!'' Hiro whispered, and the whole group knew what he meant. Rene wasn't stopping their powers. Gabriel waited anxiously for the blood to heal him...but nothing, Rene remained motionless, and his wounds didn't heal. Peter leaned against a wall, he watched the whole scene; he watched the life end in Rene's eyes, the smile on Legion's face as he disappeared knowing he ended someone's life today. Just as Angela said, someone faced Legion and perished...and Peter knew it was his fault, he wasn't strong enough.
(Claire Bennet and Misty Wilson – Washington DC)
Claire stared at the Titan flyer intensely, she had grown a feeling of knowing something big was up...and she was getting that feeling right now. For starters, a group with Titan symbols attacked a store; this poster was sending the college in an uproar about how they will deal with the discrimination going on; and Claire always seemed to be in places were bad things will happen.
She looked at the clock next to her 2:12am The meeting starts in less than an hour; she'd made up her mind, she was going to go to the meeting, only to find out what was really going on; if this group was really going to deal with the issues properly, then it would be public instead of under the school this late at night. Claire looked over to Misty's bed; her roommate was fast asleep. Claire snuck out, quietly closing the door behind and walked slowly down the corridors.
Claire had reached the front doors of the university; outside she could see some students already making their ways to the meeting. Claire grabbed the door handle...
''Leaving without me'' Claire jumped back, and looked at her reflection in the mirror on the wall; the only thing that was weird was the Claire in the mirror has blue hair.
''I hate it when you do that'' Claire panted. The Claire in the mirror reached out and emerged from the mirror, the further she came out; the more she changed, until she was back to Misty.
''Did I still have the blue hair?''
''Yeah''.
Misty groaned ''Why can't I get the hair right? I get the bodies and faces perfect, but the hair always stays the same...you seem a bit jumpy''.
''I'm fine'' Claire's eyes darted outside at the stairs everybody was going down to get to the meeting.
''I thought you weren't going?''
''I'm only going to see what they're really up to. The things that have happened in my life have needed to be seen three-dimensionally to know their real motive''.
''Well then I'm coming with you!'' Misty squealed, Claire didn't respond at first and Misty believed this to be a rejection ''Don't think you get to talk about all these mysterious goings on, and not let me be involved...''
''Alright, you can come''
Misty was taken aback by this, and so was Claire ''Normally when I do stuff like this, my dad always throws himself in the way to protect me. But now that he's not a part of my life anymore...I feel...lost. I need someone...and you're all I got. You're like the big sister I never had''.
Misty laughed and rolled her eyes ''Don't say older...it makes me sound like a granny''.
Claire laughed as well; the mood needed a light touch before they go into the abyss. An abyss which may hold answers to many questions.
(Noah Bennet and Lauren – New York)
Noah looked out of the window of his apartment; the slightest noise of attention drove his attention to that position, worried that it may be Legion striking. It was almost three in the morning; but this is New York, it was still busy and could fall victim to Legion. Lauren watched on her computer; Mohinder in his apartment, working on the hard drive he found. It was Noah's idea to watch Mohinder...and of course, the scientist had no clue he was being watched.
''Do you trust him?'' Lauren asked.
''Your trust in someone can be affected when they've killed you'' Noah replied, Lauren gave him a rare confused look ''Long story''.
''Do you really believe he has the key to defeating Legion?''
''If he doesn't then I don't know who does'' Noah looked over and saw Lauren wasn't completely focused.
''Something on your mind?'' He asked.
''I installed this before you and Mohinder arrived; and watched your conversation...including the one with Claire''.
Noah knew where this was going ''If she can find out anything about this organisation...''
''Isn't that what we're meant to do!''
''Our priority is Legion...''
''And Legion just happens to escape when this terrorist group strikes. I don't know about you, but I think they're connected''.
The argument was interrupted by Noah's phone; he backed off and answered to hear Angela's voice. As he listened in, his fears doubled and his heart beated faster of Legion's attack...and his former partner's outcome.
The injured were stretchered away; people were moving about everywhere trying to help whoever they could. Hiro was bandaged up; he lost alot of blood, but he was going to live. He looked around at the damage Legion had caused; he had the chance to kill him, but he didn't take it. Or was it impossible to kill him whether his good nature got in the way or not, it seemed like that. Ando walked up next to his friend.
''How are you?'' He asked, his eyes looking at Hiro's bloody chest.
''How could he do all this?'' Hiro ignored his question.
''Hey, we did what the message said. We saved Peter; we did the best we could...''
''But it wasn't enough; Demon Man could have killed us if he wanted, but he knows he can beat us'' Hiro stared blankly at the damage again, his despair and frustration filling him. Ando wasn't too happy either ''I think we should go now''.
Hiro turned sharply to him ''What? But we have to stop Demon Man!''
''Hiro, how can we stop him? Like you just said, he can beat us...''
''But...but...we still have to try...''
''Hiro...what about Kimiko? How do you think she'll feel if neither of us came back? We're all she's got; I don't know about you, but I don't want to leave her alone. Believe me, being alone is a terrible feeling''.
Hiro wanted to argue and try to bring Ando back into the fight; but his friend was right. Hiro remembered how Kimiko felt about each of their parent's death; Hiro may have taken it bad, but Kimiko took it worse. And at least Hiro got to be with them before they died.
''Hiro...'' Gabriel called over to both of them ''Can I talk to you for a second?''
Hiro and Ando looked at eachother, unsure of what to do; but Ando knew he wasn't going to listen ''I'll be waiting over there'' Hiro didn't even see where Ando pointed before he's already walking away. Hiro took a deep breath and slowly shuffled over to Gabriel.
''For Goodness sakes, I'm not going to cut open your head'' Gabriel sighed.
''You promise?''
Gabriel sarcastically crossed his heart with his fingers.
''Then, what is it?'' He asked curiously.
''We haven't had a proper talk since...our little scuffle in Texas. When you told me about my future, at first I never took it seriously; but with after each kill something happened to me...I realised what you said. You were right, all these powers weren't making any difference; you and the others kept beating me time and time again. I didn't know how; I had more powers, I knew how to use them, I just couldn't understand how you won, why you fought on. And then I knew...you all had something to fight for...I didn't''.
This was a bit confusing for Hiro, to hear this coming from his enemy's mouth ''Sylar...''
''No...My name is Gabriel''.
''Um...Gabriel. I didn't want to kill you; I thought that if you knew what you were doing was bad, that it might change you''.
''Well it looks like this was one butterfly effect that worked''.
Hiro couldn't help but smile as he pushed his glasses up with his finger; he loved it when he changed something for the better. But then he thought about the slushy incident he changed to bring Ando and Kimiko together; because of that, he's lost his friend in the battlefield.
''Ando's engaged...'' Hiro was surprised by Gabriel's words ''Didn't know he had it in him''.
''Yes, he's getting married. He's retired''
''And you?''
''I'm not sure''.
''We need you, you know that?''
Hiro nodded, but he wasn't so sure. Ando was the one who could read the messages; what could Hiro do?
Matt checked on little Matty for the sixteenth time since he's come home...about thirty seconds ago. Janice wanted to know everything that'd happened; she heard about the terrorist attack at the store, and then the special at the hospital. Matt had a bit of a limp, but he was fine...but try telling that to his wife.
''Janice, I'm telling you I'm fine''.
''You certainly look it from the cuts and bruises all over you''.
''I've had worse, not often, but I have had worse''.
''You know, maybe re-joining the force was a bad idea...''
''No it wasn't...'' Matt cut her off ''It was the first good thing I've done in months. I'm a cop; I've wanted to be one for as long as I can remember. And if this power can make me the best I can be, then I have to use it''.
''What if people found out? You've been saying you'll tell people eventually, but you haven't. And the longer you go on, the worse it may be when you do come out''.
Matt was lost for words; he had been meaning to tell people, most of the others already have such as Peter and Hiro. But Matt had a reason not to say anything...
''What about Matty; he'll be starting his first school soon. And I don't want him to be without us with everything that's going on around. I promise, that once all of this dies down...''
''Matt, if that ever happens; that could be at least twenty years from now''.
Matt hated to admit when his wife was right about something he didn't agree with; but Matt was right about the treatment Matty would receive, he was too young to understand but that wouldn't stop him from being treated different. And then there was himself; how could he lead a team that didn't trust him? The dangers were great for Janice as well; marriage between humans and specials were highly controversial, he knew from Ando's wedding in Japan.
Janice left to answer a knock at the door. Matt went back to Matty once more; fast asleep in his bed. It only seemed like yesterday when Matt discovered he was a father, and sometimes he felt like he acted like it. He was never sure whether he was doing a good job.
''Matt, it's someone for you!'' Janice called as she walked back in and took care of Matty. Matt saw the expression on her face; doubt, worry and a hint of jealousy. He thought about reading her mind, but he restricted himself from ever doing that, wanting him and his wife to have natural trust. Matt walked towards the door, and was quite shock to see the face at the door...a face he hasn't seen in years.
''Audrey?''
The blond agent stood at the door, a familiar face, but a face without the delight of a reunion ''Hello Parkman, and I prefer Agent Hanson''.
''Um...sorry...um...wow, it's been...a long time. What are you doing here?''
''Since the Sylar cases died down, I've been scraping through trying to find somewhere I could do something. And now, I work for a secret group, and I need you to help us''.
Matt was curious about this, but...''I'm not good with the secret companies, I'm sure you can find someone else...''
''I'm afraid there isn't...see the people we're after...you encountered them just a few hours ago...The Titans''.
Claire and Misty reached the bottom of the stairs, and were immediately stopped by two guards standing at the door to the meeting. The Titan symbol on both their arms, and were wearing black shades.
''Power?'' One of them asked.
''What?''
''Just a check to make sure you're...one of us. But of course, we know about you Claire Bennet, you can go through. But your friend...''
Claire was disgusted, she was about to tell Misty not to do it; but it may be the only way to get through. Misty stepped forward, waved her hand and both the guards' shades broke apart and formed a glass watch on Misty's arm.
''Sorry about your shades'' Misty mocked as she and Claire walked in.
''What a way to start a meeting about fixing racism'' Misty said to Claire.
''That's what makes me think they're not fixing it in the way people think''.
It wasn't the most comforting of places; people moved around all the time, there were no seats. There was a stand and a microphone and the back of the room for the head of the meeting to speak. Claire and Misty cut themselves off from everyone; Claire kept vigilant for anything that might spark something, she also kept an eye out for Carlos, but there was no sign of him.
At the door, the two guards stood; one of them looked back to see if Misty was anywhere in sight...they were his favourite shades. His attention was brought back to the two that came down the stairs...Michael and Gretchen. Gretchen saw the guards, and instantly stopped in her tracks.
''What now, how do I get through?''
Michael took another bite of his apple and looked at her with no worry on his face ''What are you talking about, you're a teleporter!''
Gretchen got Michael's plan right away, and she didn't like it ''No...Have you forgotten what happened when you teleported?''
''I told you, the more I use it, I'll get use to it!''
''You've only used it once!''
''Just follow my lead!'' Michael took another bite and walked forward, Gretchen reluctantly followed behind. The guards closed them off ''Powers?''
Michael twitched his fingers, and electricity ran through his fingers. The guards turned to Gretchen.
''Uh...Teleporting''
The guards didn't look convinced; Michael knew they wouldn't be too sure at first, so he stepped forward ''Want her to show you; at least we'll get inside quicker'' He handed one of the guards his finished apple and nodded to Gretchen; she still wasn't willing to do this, but she just went with it. She placed her hand on his shoulder, took a deep breath and closed her eyes. The guards were too focused on her to notice Michael close his eyes; if this didn't work...he'll need to learn superspeed quick.
Michael and Gretchen opened their eyes...surrounded by other students, and behind them were the guards at the door. Gretchen defiantly preferred Teleportation to Water Travel; Michael on the other hand wasn't so keen on it. He tried stay on his feet, but had to lean on the back wall to keep himself up, and his nose started bleeding again.
''I told you...''
''Enough, I've had worse!'' He wiped the blood from his nose.
Gretchen wasn't sure that Michael has had worse; but she doesn't know much about his past, maybe he has had worse.
''How do we find Claire now?'' Michael asked, still disorientated.
''Split up I guess, you know what Claire looks like right?''
''Yeah. Don't do anything to draw attention'' Michael patted Gretchen on the arm, and the two went their separate ways.
Gretchen wondered around curiously, trying to keep her distance from everyone. She avoided any eye contact, anyone of them could easily turn to her and start a conversation; and that was something Gretchen would find hard to cope with, without showing signs of worry. There was an empty space at a bar of sort; Gretchen just stood there and hoped that no one would want a talk. She looked around hoping to catch any glimpse of Claire...but was coming up squat.
''Hey, you okay?'' A girl came up to Gretchen.
''Um...yeah, just looking for...just looking around!'' She tried to keep calm and avoid looking at the girl; but it might come across rude, and it was hard not to look at the girl...all of her hair was dyed blue.
''You look like...you're hiding'' Misty said.
''Hiding? I'm just standing here...I'm just shy'' Gretchen thought up.
Misty chuckled lightly ''Girl, you only have one life. Take it seriously, but at the same time enjoy it''.
''Don't know how anyone can enjoy something like this''.
''So you're not for this whole humans vs. Specials?'' Misty asked.
''I'm completely against it! There is no us and them, I mean other than the abilities, there is no difference''.
The words seemed to spin around Misty's head, one of us one of them, she's heard of that before. But she just couldn't put her finger on it. Gretchen was getting a little worried about the silence Misty was giving her; the blue haired girl realised she was still unfocused ''Sorry, I totally agree with you. Hey, you don't happen to know...'' But the name didn't leave Misty's lips, it might not be best to mention Claire's name around here.
''Do I know who?''
''Never mind, I've got to go. Name's Misty!'' Misty excitedly offers her hand.
''Gretchen''.
''Cool, see ya Gretch!'' Misty turned and walked off to find Claire; thinking about Gretchen she was walking slower, but then it hit her.
''Oh snap!'' Misty turns, but Gretchen was no longer sitting at the bar. Misty looked around, and paced past everyone; hoping to find either Claire or Gretchen.
''ATTENTION EVERYONE!'' A boy on the microphone said, everyone in the room turned to him. Misty was forced to turn to see who the boy was, and she almost wasn't surprised. Michael and Gretchen stood on opposite ends on the room, but they both had a good view of the boy; mixed race with short fuzzy black hair; Claire stood speechless seeing the boy on stage...Carlos.
''YOU KNOW WHY WE'RE HERE, IF NOT, THEN YOU HAVEN'T SEEN WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON IN THE WORLD. DISCRIMINATION, TERROISM, DEATH, THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PROBLEMS ARE WORLD HAS; AND ALL BECAUSE OF THEM...HUMANS!''
Everyone in the room shouted in agreement, taunting and waving their fists; some showing off their powers. Claire was shocked by Carlos's speech; when he told her to come, she wouldn't have thought Carlos would be leading the argument, let alone be this one-sided. Misty was so fuelled with anger; she had no clue what was stopping her from giving Carlos a piece of her mind.
''THEY THINK OF US AS THE DANGEROUS ONES; WHEN THEY ARE MURDERING OUR FAMILIES AND THE INNOCENT WHO HAVE DONE NO WRONG. AND WE HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO FIGHT BACK, AND MAKE OUR STAND. THAT'S WHERE THE TITANS COME IN; THE TITANS ARE DEDICATED TO GIVE THE WORLD BACK TO OUR KIND, TO SHOW HUMANS WHO REALLY HOLDS THE POWER!''
The crowd shouted louder; Gretchen backed off a bit until she was right up to the wall, if she was found out now...oh boy.
''AND HERE WITH ME, IS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE TITANS...BASILISK!''
A man stood behind Carlos on the stage. Cloaked in shadow, he didn't move at first, waiting until the room had quietened down. He was determined to grab the audience's attention; and he had it all right. Claire, despite being immortal, felt an all too human chill go down her spine. Misty's anger was replaced with fear, for this man clearly had none. Even Michael was worried what this man might do. Gretchen was now terrified out of her wits, it looked as if Basilisk was looking right at her...as if he knew.
He slowly stepped forward, finally emerging from the shadows. The room seemed to grow colder, everyone was shivering. His face was still unseen, not by a hood, but by a black cloth wrapped around his head; how can he see? He also wore a cloak but it was short-sleeved, so everyone could see the Titan symbol, but underneath it was something else...the words 'Greed'. And then that's when Michael and Gretchen realised, he was no ordinary Titan...this was the real fight. Basilisk moved the microphone aside, and spoke in a deep but calm voice.
''The world is in turmoil, and the humans are the source of this disease...we are the cure. And soon, we will save the world''.
The crowd cheered; showing their appreciation and care they are showing to help them. But four people didn't cheer; they knew something wasn't right, and their way of saving the world...isn't a good one.
Abigail sat next to Sophie, who was fast asleep, keeping an eye on her. Tracey sat close-by, keeping an eye on them. But she felt so worn out and tired; she just wanted to collapse and sink into the ground. But then something caught her attention; the sound of a child laughing...and it wasn't Abigail or Sophie. Tracey got to her feet and walked on the path between the trees; the fog in front of her getting thicker and thicker, until she was walking blind. But she had an ace up her sleeve; fog is just low clouds...and what's inside clouds?
Tracey waves her hand, and the fog moves away revealing a row of wooden house left and right of her. The laughter echoed through the street; Tracey walked forward and bumped right into a little boy.
The boy's happiness disappeared as he backed away from Tracey ''Are you the ghost?''
''What?''
And then people emerged from their houses; some were more weary then others, but all looked scared. A woman walked over and picked up the little boy; her eyes darting all over Tracey, as if Tracey would pull out a weapon any second now.
Tracey thought it would be best to start this ''I need help; I'm with two girls, we've been running all night, we need your help''.
The woman still looked cautious of the newcomer ''You're not the ghost!'' She said to herself, then she turned to the others ''She's not the ghost!''
Everyone started walking towards her; like they've never seen another human for years...maybe they haven't? Tracey thought not to ask, they seemed friendly, it was probably best not to offend. Then from behind Tracey, Abigail and Sophie walked forward; the villagers backed away slowly.
''They're with me!'' Tracey told them. The villagers weren't sure of them; but the woman with the boy nodded her head to them, and she turned to Tracey.
''I'm Kristin''.
''Tracey Strauss...'' Tracey held out her hand, but Kristin jumped slightly; so Tracey quickly pulled back her arm ''And this is Abigail and Sophie''.
Kristin turned to the other villagers; they all went back to their houses, going about with whatever they were doing before. Kristin looked around before turning back to the three ''You can stay for a few hours. But if you want what's best for your daughters, you must leave!''
''No, they're not mine. I'm just their protector''.
The little boy walked over to Abigail and Sophie ''Are they the ghost?'' He asked.
''Taylor!'' Kristin whispered harshly to her son, and the little boy ran back into her arms.
''What's the ghost?'' Sophie asked.
The fog then seemed to sweep back through the village; the air grew colder, and the sound of the wind and animals in the night disappeared. Kristin held Taylor's head closer to her body, covering his ears; she was hesitant to answer...
''It is the reason we never sleep, the reason we never leave, the reason God created a hell...to keep it there. All who see the ghost...are never seen again''.
''It kills them?'' Sophie got out before Abigail could stop her.
''No...worse!''
''What could be worse than death?'' Abigail asked now; her curiosity just as high as Sophie's now. Kristin chocked up a bit before she could confirm the girls worst fears ''Those who have seen the ghost and escaped, have seen the words scarred deep in its body and soul...Lust''.
Mohinder typed on his laptop, the hard drive was slotted in, but nothing happened. He had been on this for hours; his fingers felt like they were going to snap off, he wasn't even sure why he was still trying to load this. But he didn't have anything else to go on; he searched Eden's room everywhere, there was nothing of his father's research let alone Legion. This hard drive was all he had, and it was still useless.
KNOCK! KNOCK! He immediately stopped what he was doing; approached the door, and opened it...
''Anything?'' Noah asked straight away, he and Lauren walked in.
''I've made no progress since I started. I've tried everything to open this, but nothing, it's just locked itself''.
''We have given you our finest tech to help you...''
''And I've been using it; but there is no way to open this''.
''Then your father must have kept something very important in there''.
''I don't even know if it's my father's!''
''Isn't there anything else you can go by?'' Lauren asked.
''I could search the whole apartment for the next ten years and find nothing''.
Noah grabbed Mohinder by the shoulder forcefully ''Well you have to search the apartment quicker than that. Legion attacked the hospital that Peter works at!''
''Is he alright?'' Mohinder asked worried.
''He lived, but the same couldn't be said for a former partner of mine. Peter, Hiro, Matt and Sylar fought him all at once, and he threw them around like a kid with a toy he's got bored with, you need to find his weakness now!''
''I do have a real name you know!'' Gabriel said, standing at the door. The mood just went from uneasy to really, really awkward. Noah and Lauren knew about Gabriel's rehabilitation; Mohinder on the other hand wasn't aware.
''What are you doing here?'' He asked bitterly.
''To know how to stop Legion!''
''Well, I'm having no luck. Sorry I couldn't help'' Mohinder replied sarcastically.
''Mohinder I know you and I have had our...problems in the past...''
''Most problems I've gotten over...you'll be the last!''
Noah steps in between them before it gets too ugly ''Legion is the most powerful one we've ever faced; we need to work together if we want to stop him''.
His phone starts ringing, probably Claire's update on the Titan meeting. He answers ''Claire?''
''Even all together...you won't stop me!'' Legion spoke on the other side. Everyone in the room heard because Noah had it on speaker; Gabriel tenses his fist and feels the anger and energy returning to him.
''How did you get this number?'' Noah asked.
''That's not an important question, what is an important question...is Chandra's son with you right now?''
Mohinder freezes on the spot as everyone turns to him, Legion continues ''He'll never reach the heights his father did; I reckon the only aspect father and son have in common...is the stubbornness to try. And I'm going to give Mohinder the chance. I want to meet him...one on one, no back up, just the two of us; Kirby Plaza, I'm sure you remember where that is. If anyone else follows...they won't be coming back. But I'll be busy during that time...the sound of your partner's heart stopping was satisfying. I might have to end another life...who should it be Noah? Well...you'll find out soon'' And then the other side goes dead.
Claire and Misty walked around the back once the speech was over; the other students were talking to eachother, agreeing with what Carlos and Basilisk had to say. This isn't what Claire wanted; this could be the next World War II, she had to stop it. But she needed to know why Carlos would do this. Claire saw him walking down a corridor. She started walking and Misty followed, but Claire stopped her.
''I just need to talk with him alone for a minute!''
Misty sighed but stayed behind as Claire walked down the corridor to catch up with Carlos. She turned to corner and finally caught up with him. Carlos turned to see her ''Hey, Claire you did make it!''
''What the hell was that?''
''My view''.
''Your view? You're talking about genocide!''
''If that's the way the world needs to be saved, so be it'' Carlos was about to walk away but Claire put a hand on his shoulder to stop him.
''I admit it the world does need help; but not by us, it needs to fix itself...''
''It's too late for that Claire; you tried to make this a brave new world and it didn't work. But your jump was the stepping stone that we needed; we can save millions of lives''.
''By killing billions?''
Carlos knew he wasn't getting though to her ''If you don't agree with us, then don't join''.
''You think this is just some club? Wait...you said us?'' Claire started backing away from Carlos.
''What's wrong?''
''The step you needed?'' Claire stopped in her tracks and then it came right to her. Carlos speaking at the meeting, his view, and him calling out Basilisk ''You were a Titan already!''
A look of disappointment crosses Carlos's face as he flexes his fingers; and Claire starts feeling a tingling sensation inside of her, then she remembered his power. Claire dashes forward to punch him, but Carlos twists his hand and Claire's whole arm crumbles and twists the other way. Claire holds onto her arm; waiting for it to heal.
SNAP! SNAP! Both of Claire's legs break and she falls to the ground. She screams in pain; she was slowly healing, but Carlos kept tugging at her bones that she wasn't able to fully heal. Claire had never felt so scared in her life; she could heal from any injury, but Carlos could control her, he could just keep breaking her over and over.
SMASH! A giant glass vase smashes on Carlos's head, knocking him to ground. He tries to get back up, but then the pieces of glass form a giant baseball bat...SMASH! Smacking him across the face. Claire is helped up by Misty; but the blue haired girl has to look away as Claire's bones go back inside her and her skin heals.
She helps Claire to her feet, and all Claire could think was...''Guess you were right about him''.
''Run now, rub your face in it later!'' The girls turn to run, but in front of them was Basilisk; standing motionless. Misty brings all the glass shards around the unconscious Carlos to her, floating around her fists. But Basilisk didn't move; he was just standing there, calm and silent.
But then he started walking towards the girls; and as he walked closer to them he took off the cloth around his head revealing his face...it was changing into something of a bear's face, he was shape shifting. His cloak was becoming furry, his arms were getting bigger and giant paws replaced his hands. Misty and Claire were confronted by a giant black bear. With a swipe of his paws, Claire is knocked aside with ease.
Misty rolls away and throws the glass shards at the bear; but then the bear shifts into a giant wasp and dodges the incoming projectiles. The wasp flies straight for her; Misty creates a giant glass shard out of all the little ones, hoping that the wasp will fly right into it. But instead, a Tiger lands on the shard and leaps towards her.
Claire gets back on her feet, just to see Misty knocked away by the big cat. The Tiger edges closer to her; the mouth about to bite on her head.
''HEY, IT'S ME YOU WANT!'' Claire screams. The Tiger looks over to Claire, and shifts back into his human form. Claire runs down the corridor; while Basilisk walks after her. Claire turns the corner, and waits around it, finding a metal pole next to her she waits for Basilisk to arrive. Trying to keep her breathing silent, she hears Basilisk getting closer and closer; until his shadow is seen coming around the corner. Claire swings the pole...
And hits a giant Turtle's shell; the Turtle stood almost as tall as her, and before Claire can make another move, the Turtle bites and crushes Claire's foot. She collapses and drops the pole, trying whatever she needs to do to make her foot heal faster. Basilisk was again in his human form, but the lights were out and it was impossible to see his face. She turns to see the stage nearby; she gets up and limps towards it. Calling out, hoping the other students would hear her; but when she reaches the stage...all the students were gone, nothing but an empty hall. And from behind her; a giant King Cobra wraps itself around her and starts squeezing her.
Claire tries to push her way out; but the serpent just tightens its hold around her. She starts coughing and her legs become weaker. Her body was being crushed; and because of the constant pressure...she couldn't heal. Now she was coughing out blood, and blood was coming from her nose and ears. The Cobra made a final squeeze to finish her off...
ZAP! A blue electric wave rips through Claire and the Cobra; causing him to let go of her. Basilisk returns to his human form, and Claire feels the air returning to her lungs; at her side right away is a very familiar face...
''Gretchen?''
To say Gretchen was in a panic was an understatement ''Are you okay? He didn't hurt you did he? What are they up to? Oh my God, that was the picture of you and him and...''
''Gretch, let's give the girl some space the breath'' Michael ran over to the girls and then looked up to see Basilisk standing calm and still like before. Michael approaches him, seeing the symbol and words on his arm. Gretchen and Claire move away from the action about to kick off. As Basilisk charges towards Michael, he shifts into a rhino.
''Oh...'' Michael turns his body to metal and covers himself...BAAAM! Michael is thrown back into the wall, nearly crashing through the over side. He pulls himself out of the wall and looks around, Basilisk wasn't there anymore. Michael readied himself for some kind of sneak attack; and it was a good thing he did, because on the wall next to him...Basilisk was in the form of a giant spider.
He struck at Michael with one of his giant, hairy, muscular legs; but Michael turned his arms to metal again and grabbed it. He throws the spider off the wall and tries to swing him around into the wall; but the wall is already covered in webbing and once the spider is pulled of the wall, it all comes crashing down on Michael.
Claire wanted to help, she had to help; this boy was no match for the Titan. Then a scream brought her attention away from the fight, and to Gretchen who was holding her leg, and at the same time there was some kind of tense pulling noise coming from her leg. Claire looked up, and from behind Gretchen, Carlos was holding out his hand and tensing his fingers causing Gretchen's pain to increase horrifically.
Claire ran forward to attack, but Carlos tensed his other hand and Claire crashes to the ground holding her broken foot. Carlos continues to break her foot time and time again; it didn't matter how fast Claire healed, Carlos would just keep breaking her apart.
Michael was now blasting electric waves at an eagle flying around; at this speed it was impossible to hit the creature. The eagle dashed at him and clawed at his face; as it passed him, it shifted into a huge gorilla and swung its large arm at Michael...BAAM! Michael is knocked aside and rolls across the cold hard floor. It took him a moment to lift his head and decide his next move; help Claire and Gretchen with bone boy...or have another crack at the animal shape shifter.
Claire tried her best to move closer to Carlos; if only she could put him off just the slightest bit he may lose control. Carlos could see the pain on Claire's face; but she was still determined to fight on, he knew he couldn't hold her for long, but there was also something else inside him preventing him from going full force on her. But he had no hesitation from Gretchen, lifts his hand and tenses it; and now Gretchen had her hands to her throat feeling her windpipe being crushed.
''No, please don't'' Claire begged, and for a split second, Carlos did stop; what was it about Claire that was clouding his judgement? He turned back to Gretchen and decided to end it for her quick and painless.
SNAP!
''AHHH!'' Carlos wailed in agony, holding his broken arm as a metal Michael stood over him ''She said please''.
Just as Carlos was about to wave his other arm, BAM! Michael kicks him and he goes sliding across the floor. Once Claire's foot fully heals, she rushes over to Gretchen; coughing, wheezing and barely conscious. Michael places his hands on the two just as Basilisk approaches; before he can shift into anything else, they're gone.
Silence fell on the battlefield; Basilisk stood still as ever, but the calmness he had was gone. Carlos did his best to avoid Basilisk; but the man turned to the little boy accusingly. Carlos kept his head down, accepting that he was to blame. He walked to the corridor and stopped by the door; he focused on his broken arm, and the bone moved itself back into place. Basilisk didn't look concerned for Carlos's well being; he just ignored the older Titan waved his hand towards him, down the corridor someone was walking towards them. But it looked like the person had no control over what they were doing; Basilisk still didn't look impressed as Carlos brought a shredded Misty forward.
''At least we got one of them'' Carlos pleaded to Basilisk; but instead of getting a good job, Basilisk grabbed him by the throat tightly. Carlos waved his other hand about to force him to let go; Basilisk looked deep into his eyes, practically begging Carlos to try. No matter how hard Basilisk was crushing his throat; Carlos couldn't bring himself to do it, they were both Titans, practically family. He lowered his head, and after a few seconds, Basilisk let go and walked away, leaving Carlos frustrated with defeat.
As if there weren't enough wounded earlier; thanks to Legion's attack, the numbers had doubled. Doctors and paramedics were doing the best they could, but even they were having trouble, especially since some of them were hurt as well. In particular Peter and Emma; the thoughts of the battle and Legion wouldn't leave their minds. Everything from his power to his appearance shocked them; and this was just when Peter thought there were no more surprises left for him. Helping a woman into a wheel chair and watching the doctors move her away; Peter had to hold onto the wall to stop himself from collapsing.
Emma quickly rushed over to him ''Peter, are you sure your okay?''
He just shook his head ''It's my fault''.
''No, it wasn't. He was too strong...''
''Exactly...this is what I've been saying, if I had my old ability then maybe Rene wouldn't have died today!'' He knew it was the truth; the last Peter saw of him was his lifeless body being transferred to another hospital, the doctors thought they might save him. But if the Heroes powers were working, then he was gone. All the years Rene had been loyal to the Petrelli family, and Peter couldn't save him when he most needed help.
Emma placed her hand on his shoulder ''Peter, you tell me something. Even if you had your old ability...would you have beaten him?''
Peter sighed thinking of course he could have; but then again, how powerful is Legion really? Not once in that fight did he panic, or go all out, what if this wasn't his best? And never before has Peter failed to acquire a person's ability after he's touched them.
His phone then starts ringing in his pocket; taking it out of his pocket Peter sees the name of the caller, and was quite surprised.
''Noah, what's going on?''
''How are doing Peter?'' Noah asked with some concern.
''Been better...listen...Rene...''
''I know, Angela called me. But he went out like he always wanted; protecting and staying loyal to you''.
Peter couldn't hide the frustration in his voice ''Please say you didn't call me to remind me of something I could have stopped!''
Noah didn't reply right away, this was a very different Peter that he knew...this was a defeated Peter ''Legion called earlier and said he was going after someone else; I have Mohinder and Sylar with me, and I've tried to call Matt but he's not answering...''
''What difference am I going to make?''
''Legion made a joke to me about who he was going to kill, meaning that it's somebody that I know. And I might have a strong hunch on who it is''.
The feeling Peter had right now he's felt recently. When he first encountered Legion; and when he saw how powerful he was, pummelling his friend. And also when he had the talk with his mother...
''Mum!''
The office's lights were out; it was impossible to describe what was in there, the only thing out of the ordinary was the eerie silence, almost unnatural silence. But then the phone started to ring; the red light on it flicking, giving just brief glimpses of what was around it, the closest thing was a hand covered in red ink hovering over the phone before picking it up slowly...
''Mum is that you? Mum, Legion's coming, get out now!''
''Come and get her!'' Legion chuckled; the hand holding the phone then erupted in black flames, melting the phone and revealing what else was in the room...blood and bodies everywhere. The office was littered with agents massacred; some were burnt, some were hacked to pieces, some had even shrivelled and shrunk like voodoo heads. And in Legion's other hand...an unconscious Angela Petrelli.
To Be Continued...