A/N: I am very thankful to all of the people who have read the story or at least tried it. I know most people wish that they were together, but I can't seem to bring myself to write it when I know he is her uncle. I do read some Paire stories that are romance, but I personally struggle. Enjoy this next chapter!
Chapter Four.
Peter Petrelli's Apartment, New York City.
Once Claire and Peter got back to his apartment, Peter noticed Claire still wasn't smiling a normal happy smile. She had her eyes downcast towards the floor and looked as if she was deep in thought.
"A penny for your thoughts?" Peter joked. Claire clearly caught on and replied with, "To lazy to just read them for free?"
Peter smiled but then sobered up quickly, "Claire if you want to talk about what ever is bothering you, you know that you should never hesitate to talk to me about it, or even Nathan."
Claire sighed and said, "It's Sylar." Peter furrowed his brows and said, "What about Sylar?" Claire looked away from Peter's general direction and said, "I just have this feeling in my gut that he won't hesitate to come back as soon as possible. He has to know that we came to New York, your whole family lives here!"
Peter knew in his mind that she was absolutely right, but he didn't want to frighten her to much so he replied with, "Look Claire, don't worry about it right now, tonight at dinner we will talk to Nathan and my mom, and see what they have to say."
Claire just nodded her head not wanting to think about it or argue with Peter right now.
Knowing that what he said didn't really ease her mind any, he changed the subject, "Why don't you go relax in my room, you have had a rough couple of days, I will let you know about an hour before we leave so you can get ready, okay?" Peter crossed the room and pulled her into a short embrace then he pulled back and gently guided her in the direction of his room.
Claire was to exhausted to put up a fight so she just obeyed his actions. When she got into the room, she collapsed on the bed and thought about all that she had lost. Her best friends, Zach and Jackie. Her home, Ted burned it. Her trust in her father, he has lied to many times. Herself, she has had to lie to so many people she doesn't even know who she really is anymore.
Although she did lose a lot over the past few months, she did gain quite a few things too. She has another mother, Meredith, who has the ability to create fire. A father, Nathan, who has the ability to fly and is slowly warming up to her and beginning to accept her. Two brothers, Monty and Simon, who love their parents and their Uncle Peter. She had this whole new family who is slowly becoming warmer towards her and is getting to know her.
Lastly, she has her Uncle Peter, who's ability is empathy and is her hero. He was the first one to accept her. She owes him a lot.
Before she even realized it, she fell asleep. After what seemed like hours of sleeping, when in reality it was only one, Peter was shaking Claire awake and telling her to get ready.
Claire quickly got dressed and did her hair in forty minutes flat, Peter was ready five minutes later. They left Peter's apartment and hailed a taxi and set off for Petrelli mansion.
Petrelli Mansion, New York City.
They arrived at Petrelli mansion twenty minutes later and approached the front door. Claire was a little hesitant about meeting Angela again, because the last time they had truly spoken, Claire had jumped out a window to get away from her. Also, Heidi still is a little hesitant to get to know her, and it makes Claire uncomfortable.
Peter, who noticed Claire's hesitance, knocked on the front door and waited for someone to greet them. Claire breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Nathan answer. She quickly embraced the man and stepped aside so he could greet his brother.
Before they walked into the living room, Nathan stopped them and turned to face his two guests. He said, "Mom doesn't know your alive Pete, I didn't tell her. I told her Claire was coming over for dinner and that she was to be pleasant."
Peter just shrugged, "Well, she's just going to have to except the fact that her plan failed, New York is still intact and I am still alive."
Peter started to walk in and Nathan followed after him quickly. Claire hesitated and thought, 'This is not going to end well.' Then she caught up with Nathan and Peter. When the trio entered the living room, they found Angela and Heidi drinking tea and talking quietly amongst themselves.
Nathan cleared his throat and both women turned to look at him. Their eyes went directly towards Peter. Heidi's jaw dropped open while Angela did a double take. Heidi and Angela both spoke at the same time.
"I thought you were dead!" said Heidi.
"Why aren't you dead!" said Angela.
Heidi got up and embraced her brother-in-law and looked at Nathan with wide eyes. Nathan was smiling broadly, still happy that his brother was alive and well.
Angela was the next to get up, and she hugged her son more tightly then anybody thought possible, she whispered to Peter, "I know what I wanted was completely wrong, cruel, and unjust, but I am so glad that you are alright. You are still my son."
After her speech, Peter hesitantly hugged her back, not really sure if he could believe her or not.
Claire just stood back and took it all in. She knew now that Angela had something to do with The Company, she just wasn't completely sure yet. At the sound of this thought, Peter snapped his head toward her and quickly pulled away from his mother, not offering an explanation.
Noticing the tension in the room, Heidi invited everyone into the dinning room for dinner.
Dinner was a quiet affair and Peter asked Nathan if they could talk in his office. Peter decided that if Claire's assumption was correct, then he didn't want his mother's help with Sylar.
The door shut behind them as they entered Nathan's office. They both settled into seats and then Peter immediately started.
"I think Claire is in trouble. Sylar attacked her before we came back to New York, and I painted it beforehand. Its how I got my memory back. Nathan I need your help protecting her, I can't do…"
Nathan interrupted him with a simple, "Done."
Peter was taken back by his immediate response. He figured it would take a lot of persuading and arm twisting to get him to help. It just shows that Nathan really does care about her. Peter then asked, "So what do we do?"
Nathan looked uncomfortable and Peter knew immediately what he was going to suggest.
Peter's response to Nathan's unspoken thoughts were, "No, absolutely not! I refuse to ask for his help!"
Nathan looked at Peter with a serious expression on his face, "Pete, he knows what he is doing, plus, he has got to be wondering where his daughter is, he wants her to be with her family."
Peter just got angrier at his response said, "She is with her family! We are her family. We are keeping her safe and we are providing for her. We love her and are taking care of her!"
By the time he finished his rant he was out of breath. After he caught his breath, he added "We wouldn't lie to her either."
Nathan just sighed, "We will figure out something Peter."
Peter answered, "I hope you are right."