New Orleans, Louisiana
Micah Sanders and Monica Dawson were now making their way back home after the explosion which had just killed Micah's mother, Jessica. Despite the loss of his mother and father in just a few short months, Micah was still the one in control of the situation and beginning to plan the future for him and his cousin.
"My mom and dad were both heroes. We owe it to them to be the same." Micah explained to the unsure Monica.
"I dunno, it was me trying to be a hero that cost your mom her life anyway. I don't think we should take that chance again"
"Yeah but we wasn't prepared then. If you do some more preparation there would be no way anyone could stop you and I would be able to help out where I could. And as well Monica, I told you the story of St. Joan and I still believe that it is you. Who else is New Orleans has copy cat powers. If not for me, do it for my mom and dad." Micah pleaded.
Despite being unsure, Monica felt that it was her right to be more then a fast food worker for the rest of her life.
Midtown, New York
A man stood in front of a full length mirror in a small, enclosed room in a dingy apartment. Moments later the man had disappeared to be replaced in the same spot by an elderly lady clutching his handbag close to her. Just a few seconds she remained there before a tall man stood in her place.
"How good it feels to be back" Sylar commented before sending a book flying across the room to his waiting hand.
"Now, where was I?" And with that he opened up the book to reveal a list of names and addresses in one side with the other side entitled "Ability"
"Hmmm, muscle mimicry. That could be fun. New Orleans it is then." He said with a smug grin on his face. He then walked out the door of his apartment into the hustle and bustle of the street below.
Dr Suresh's lab, New York
The lab atmosphere was now just as tense as it was a few hours ago. The fear caused by Sylar had gone but had been replaced by edginess by the presence by Mr. Bennet. He had explained that he had been in contact with Bob Bishop who had promised his families safety in return for his services. When he turned up to The Company's offices he was met by Bob and told to come straight to Dr Suresh's apartment to meet with Elle.
"That is what I don't understand; I don't now what my dad wants me to tell you." Elle said puzzled
"I think an explanation is probably the best place to start" Mr. Bennet said with notably contempt in his voice.
"An explanation for what exactly?" Mohinder butted in "We all owe our lives to Elle. Had she not shown up we probably would have all been killed by Sylar"
"Well I'm just making a suggestion. Anyway, we had better report back to headquarters Elle" Mr. Bennet coolly explained, his ego a little bruised.
"No, I'm sick of being used. For the first time I did something on my own today and I saved 3 lives. You can tell my dad not to expect me to do as he asks anymore." A defiant Elle protested.
"I don't think he will be best pleased but if that is what you want then so be it." said Mr. Bennet.
"Yeah it is."
And before anyone had a chance to say anything else, Elle had stood up and marched straight out of the lab. Mr. Bennet turned to Mohinder and said,
"It is cruel to implant ideas of importance into fragile minds like Elle's, Doctor. I feel it best you tell her the truth before it's too long"
"I'm not your puppet anymore Bennet. If that's how she feels then so be it. It's not your choice how anyone should live. Including your daughter." Mohinder angrily defended.
Before he had chance to move away, Mohinder was struck by the butt of Bennet's gun knocking him to the floor.
"Question how I work but not how I parent my children Doctor Suresh" And Mr. Bennet walked out of the lab as Maya tended to the bleeding Mohinder