Author's note: Mature rating for psychotic, dark themes.
Chapter 3
Elle is hidden in the shadows, listening intensely to Bennet and the other agents interrogating him. Can't really understand what they are exacting talking about, the concrete walls muffle the conversation. But she can hear the screaming. The sounds of a harsh beating. Wishes that she is able to watch. Wishes more that it was her alone in that the cell with him. But, unfortunately, Elle has been instructed to stay away- far, far away- from the new prisoner. Daddy says it is for her own protection- he is too dangerous, even for someone like Elle. Elle was the only one excluded from the Company-wide meeting on the new prisoner. Strict orders were given to the other agents to prevent Elle from interacting with him. She wasn't even allowed access to his file on the computer, the system indicated that she didn't have high enough clearance. The more they say no, the more she wants him.
Sylar. The word is like honey on her tongue.
When other agents speak about him in the hallway, they stop talking mid-sentence when she draws near. But she's managed to pick up a few, interesting rumors. Serial killer. Telekinesis. Slices off heads. Ability thief. Formerly known as Gabriel Gray. Elle savors every ounce of information she can gather. Much more fascinating than the usual trash that comes through the Company.
A loud shriek echoes from the prisoner's chamber. Cerulean electricity unconsciously flashes from Elle's eyes. Glasses has him first. Gets the privilege to break down her toy. Elle has never been very good at sharing. Sylar was going to be damaged goods before she gets to taste him. Almost makes her less interested in him. Almost.
Even though the sounds of pain and suffering were not coming directly from her hands, the experience is still intoxicating. Music to her ears. Makes her mouth water, heart speed up. Forces her to slither closer to his cell, maybe get a glimpse of the live action through the window. Electricity pulses throughout her body at the anticipation and need.
Eden suddenly emerges from the cell, huffs to herself and leans against the metal door looking extremely irritated. Elle's body immediately stills at the sight of that woman. The hairs on the back of her neck stand on edge. Elle has never been a fan of Eden, particularly distastes her powerful voice of persuasion. Hates being forced to do something against her will. Elle is a control freak and Eden likes to show that she can take that precious control away. She glares daggers at Eden from the darkness and contemplates blasting her hard enough to make her into a blacken husk of ashes.
"Elle." Her trance of violent thoughts is broken when she hears her name spoken clearly between the muffled sounds of beating and screaming from the cell. Makes Elle go into a near panicked state. Who said her name? Why are they talking about her? Her mind is flooded with a thousand questions.
Five different psychiatrists have pointed to paranoid delusions. But it's not a delusion if people are truly out to get you. People talking behind her back is the least of her worries. Elle knows that others are exploiting, harming, and deceiving her. The gaps in her memories. Being forced to do something against her will. Seeing and hearing dark things that are not real. Rumors of experiments. Hushed voices and cautious glances among the other agents in the hall. Elle is a pathological liar, suspicious and hostile towards everyone. Hard to be honest and confide in others when no one in her life is loyal and trustworthy. Paranoid, sure. Delusional, hell no.
The Haitian calmly exits the cell, face very serious. His presence makes Elle feel nauseous. Eden growls to the man, her voice low and aggressive. "I don't care what the orders are. We've already had documentation of his ability the first time Bennet encountered him. This cell isn't going to contain him forever. With his power, he's... too dangerous, clever. He needs to die. I know you agree with me."
The Haitian silently stares back at Eden. Elle thinks him being mute is incredibly creepy. Elle would love to destroy the Haitian even more than Eden. Not only was he a memory thief, he also has the ability to take away what Elle loved the most. Power. Deprives Elle of her beautiful, blue sparks.
Elle decides skip the peep show now with both Eden and the Haitian lingering outside. They spoiled her voyeurism experience. Determines that she'll be patient, wait for the perfect moment to get what she wants.