Hey everyone! New chapter is finally here. I'm so sorry it took so long, major writters block. Thanks a billion times to Stef (Greenleofiend) who helped me out of my rut. Without further ado...enjoy!
Chapter 8: Flying Lessons
Nathan leaned against the cold locker doors. He watched the students walking by with only a mild interested. So far the person he had been looking for was absent. Let him come. Nathan silently dared, glaring daggers at no one in particular.
"How long are you going to do that?" Peter's voice cut through his thoughts. Nathan turned to the younger boy.
"Do what?"
"Hover," Peter replied in annoyance. Nathan placed a hand on his brother's shoulder.
"As long as it takes," the older answered simply. Peter let out a frustrated sigh, shouldering his back pack.
"Nathan," he growled "You've followed me around school all day. You had to run to get to your classes on time. I don't need a twenty four hour body guard." Nathan gave him that exasperating fatherly look.
"I think all evidence points to that fact that for the time being, ya you do," the older Petrelli responded. Peter felt his eyes roll back into his head.
"Let's just go home," he grumbled, fumbling with his locker combination.
"Actually I have debate…"
"No."
"Well I can't just leave you out here."
"I am not going to sit through your debate class!" Peter replied with a note of finality. He pulled off the lock and cursed under his breath.
"What?" Nathan asked his over protective expression giving way to inquiry.
"This stupid locker won't open," Peter replied through gritted teeth as he jerked the handle.
"Hold this." Nathan shoved his debate work book into Peter's hands and banged on the door.
"Oh ya hit it that will help," Peter teased, amusement taking over his features.
"Well I don't see you coming up with a better idea," Nathan retorted lightly, smacking it one finally time. The locker popped open with a loud creak, books and notes falling to the floor. "Who ever said violence couldn't solve anything?"
"Nice sentiments, you should include that in your first speech," Peter tossed back, leaning down to pick up the fallen objects.
"Ha ha. Look who's suddenly become a stand up comedian," Nathan teased.
"Well I'm sure Dad would love that," Peter answered, a mischievous smile playing at his lips. He noticed an unfamiliar note amongst his stuff. His eyes traced quickly over the paper. "Well looks like one problem is solved," he informed Nathan, standing up. "Simone wants to meet me to work on our art project."
"I guess that will work," Nathan replied hesitantly. "I'll take you there then…"
"Nathan!" Peter exaggerated the name in agitation. "Give me some air. Ok? She wants to meet me here at school. Besides you can't be late for debate class, Meredith will be waiting."
"That's so not fair."
"Go! I'm fine."
Nathan looked skeptically at his little brother. It seemed like every time he left Peter something happened. He sighed realizing that he was being slightly unreasonable. They had been at the school for a few weeks already and there had only been three incidents.
"Don't make me regret this," Nathan replied, gaining confidence from Peter's smile. Nathan turned and slowly made his way down the hallway, but he could not suppress the annoying ominous feeling at the back of his mind.
Peter watched the older boy leave, as he finished picking up the books and shoved them back into their place.
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Nathan took hold of the door knob to his debate class, his mind going over the speech he had written.
"Nathan!" A vaguely familiar voice called to him. He looked down the nearly deserted hallway to see Peter's friend, Simone, coming toward him. "Have you seen Peter?" Nathan cocked his head to the side slightly.
"Ya. He got you're note and he is already on his way to met you," responded the oldest Petrelli.
"What note?"
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Peter ascended two flights of concrete stairs and pushed open the door at the top. A gentle breeze brushed against his face, wiping gently through his jet black locks.
"Simone?" He asked, not seeing anyone else on the large concrete rooftop. The door shut behind him with a loud clank, but it was the voice that followed it that caused him to jump.
"Ready for that flying lesson?" Brody growled, obviously amused by his own rancorous statement. Peter narrowed his eyes. He had been so stupid to fall for such an easy ploy.
"What's you're problem?" He asked the quarter back, his voice sounding a lot braver than he felt.
"It's not me who has a problem," hissed the older boy. Peter rolled his eyes. Why was it bullies were never reasonable?
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Nathan ran through the hallways of school calling out his brother's name. The hallways were virtually empty as most students had already cleared out. Simone was somewhere at his heel, running to catch up with the protective sibling.
Nathan hurried out the door, scanning the parking lot. The sound of voices wafted down from above. He lifted his eyes toward the roof. He saw Peter leaning against the concrete barrier wall with Brody.
Nathan did not think, he just acted, kicking his heels into the ground and soaring up. It was instinct. To use whatever means necessary to protect ones own blood. So he flew.
Nathan felt his fist connect with the soft patch of skin at Brody's throat. The quarter back stumbled backwards, falling to the concrete roof top. Brody's gaze snapped up to Nathan's face, his eyes wide with shock and fear.
"How…how did you do that?"
"You stay away from my brother," Nathan growled with out responding. Brody backed away, fear in his dark eyes.
"You…you're a freak!" he squeaked in the most unmanly fashion, high tailing it through the door and down the stairs.
Breath ragged with the anger running through his veins, Nathan almost chased after the man—he deserved it, the way he hurt Peter—but it was a soft voice that stopped the older Petrelli in his tracks.
"Nathan…how did you…?" Peter stuttered his face pale and his eyes shinning. Nathan turned and walked over to his little brother, sizing him up protectively.
"Are you ok? Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine," Peter replied letting Nathan help him to his feet. "Nathan…you…flew."
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Simone pulled back into the shadowy outcrop beside the entrance stairs, her brown eyes watching as the two brothers made their way toward the car. Her heart pounding with the shock of what she had just witnessed.
Nathan Petrelli could fly!
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Peter slouched into the uncomfortable metal chair. He cast a glance at Nathan beside him.
"I can't believe we're getting suspended," Peter sighed in annoyance. "And Brody gets off scotch free…surprise, surprise."
"What I can't believe is that you're getting suspended. You didn't even do anything," Nathan muttered in annoyance.
"I'm sorry Nathan," Peter said softly. "You'll have to miss debate class because of me."
"Don't worry about it," Nathan replied dismissively. "Like I said…you didn't do anything."
"I know I just feel bad," the younger replied studying his sneakers.
"I'll find some other way to impress Meredith," Nathan jested glad to see a slight smile spread across his brother's face in response.
"Why do you think Brody didn't mention how you…ya know…" Peter asked gesturing with his hands. Nathan had given him explicit instructions to not air that bit of information about carelessly, and the younger willingly obliged. Nathan deserved that and more after everything.
"Who would believe him?" Nathan retorted, "I was there and I barely believe it myself." Before Peter could answer the Principle's office door creaked open loudly. Gran stepped out saying some cordial parting words over her shoulder. She eyed the two boys silently and than walked passed them.
"Come along," she said, her voice unreadable.
"Are you mad?" Peter asked timidly. Gran stopped and turned to face her two grandsons.
"Did he deserve it?"
"Yes," Peter and Nathan answered in unison. A smile slid across her wrinkled features.
"Then no," she replied heading toward the car. The brothers exchanged glances and then followed after her.
I hope you all enjoyed, there is an epilog which is all coming soon. I can hardly believe this story is finished! I actually thought it might never happen. LOL. But yes this is only story 1 and I'm still working on the details of the Hero High series but it now has some direction which should help -laughs-
Review Replies
Ally-617-love-TV: Ally!!! I missed your reviews! -hugs- no worries girl, I'm just glad you're back! Thank you so much for your uber kind review, you're really to sweet -blushes- thanks a ton! I hope you enjoyed this one also
RBDFan: Hey Maria, thanks for the wonderful review! Aww I'm glad I could aid in making you feel better. I just got the heroes calander too!! -swoons- November is gona be a good month! LOL
Greenleofiend: LOL I'm glad that was funny, that's what I was going for. Thanks a ton Stef!
Meshakhad: Well since Claire is about 7 in this story that plotline isn't gona happen. But Brody may still play a role in the stories to come
WorthlessDemonicDevilHound: Ok first off I must say...you have a hilarious ussername, now moving on. Thank you so much!! It is the truest compliment to hear that they are in character, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy the story and I truly hope you keep reading the series.
supernaturalfan16: Thank you so much! Absolutely, if you keep your eyes peeled you should definately see more Sylar soon
Ragnarok Productions: Thank you for noticing!!! And for reviewing
Nakeli Makilo: Hey again, I am sorry the update took so long. But the epilog won't as it is already written and edited and ready to post with in the week
lonely-dreamlover: LOL!! Thank you very much. I hope this little showdown worked for you lol
Silver Wolf: No slash or incest will ever be written by my hand.
shadowtheo: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed. I love writting the Petrelli brothers...sibling love is cute!
Shaolin Queen: Thank you! I'm glad you love it, it does my heart good to hear such kind praise
Essenze: Thanks Essy for the wonderful review. It's not often people take time to write out nice long reviews and I always apperciate them greatly. Protective Nathan is my favorite side of Nathan to write. LOL I'm glad it comes off well, if even a bit laughable at times. Adam will most definately be coming in as a major character, and Hiro too of course! I've never written either charater before and I'm looking forward to the challenge.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, see you at the Epilog
-Zooky