Finding someone new (open)

[rocky2]

April 2nd,
Sams Comic store at night.

The time is unknown, Late into the night while the store has closed his eyes and the lights have gone out. The day is irrelevant as time matters not to those of us who can bend it to there will. Calenders are but a piece of paper that one time warper might use to check once in a while. To see when they are or not seem so much as a freak on entry to a new time. The weather was warm with a cool summer breeze floating by blowing the sweet smell of flowers from its long long travels. Like the wind Soul has done some traveling this summer night. Soul's hands were filthy stained with blood not of his own body. His clothes had specks and drips of blood from that unknown person.

Soul drifted over to the shop. He read the sign out-loud. " Closed" He laughed to himself and proceeded to phase threw the door. He turned the sign around and unlocked the door. If he was to be caught by the cops he would have a alaby. The store had the sign facing open and the lights were on. Soul stopped and flicked the lights. He then went on in his head. There was nobody around and nobody seemed to be running the store. I figured they were in the bathroom. Soul thought to himself running his story threw his head. Not that he needed a valid story but he figured it would be good to have one. The less he shows the normal people his abilities the better. He didn't want to use them and cause trouble for everyone else with a power.

Soul extended his arm to grab a comic book. It was marked with the same symbol around Souls neck. Shining in the light was the helix symbol attached to a silver chain. He compared the two together. Soul Begin to read. " These comics were originally drawn by a man who could paint the future about people like me. That man has been buried in the ground. The dirt has grown a new artist into the picture of the so called 9th Wonders. That person is missing but somehow the comics keep coming. It tells the stories of the people i need to find. Heroes and villains alike in one little book. Looking at it threw both there eyes both there stories is the villain so bad? Is the hero so good? Am I so crazy that I need to talk out-load for my companions run few these days?" Soul asked himself shrugging it off in self pity.

[alexander21]

Alex was glad that he Sam's Comics was affiliated with The Company, other wise he couldn't have entered it. The Company was in search of a man by the man named Soul and they had a source tell them that he be here tonight. So with a twist of the key, Alex entered the store but left the lights off. Fortunately, he knew his way around.

Finding his way behind the counter, he crouched and waited for the Soul to enter. Hoping that the source was correct, he then heard a noise from the front door. Here he is, he thought to himself. Waiting for the right time to capture this man, the lights were turned on. Now the man was talking to himself. This caused Alex the urge to laugh at that. But with all his might, he trained himself not to. Fighting that urge, he contained it. Alex lifted his head just enough to appear through the glass of the counter but not enough to be noticed by the man, whom he was hoping was Soul. Unfortunately the man wasn't facing him. He couldn't tell, he have to wait a little longer.

[henryward]

"God there never anything to do in this place." Henry said to himself. He had been in Kansas maybe once in his entire life. There hadn't been anything good the first time and there wasn't anything good this time either. Hell, he'd rather go stare at growing red wood and be here in Kansas with nothing to do. Which lead to the question of why he was here.

Henry heard of rumors that there was someone hear with time travel capabilities. If he was going back to his time, he was going to need that power. Plus it would be another great power to have. "I could be like Heero, only with perfect english." Henry joked to himself.

As he rounded the corner, Henry noticed that the comic book shop was open. "That's odd. That was closed ten minutes ago." he said to himself. Curious, Henry walked towards the comic shop, opening the door and coming in. "Anyone here?"

[rocky2]

Soul dabbled threw the comics. He was searching for one thing and one thing only. People with unique abilities that would be useful to Souls personal life. He wanted to obtain them. To obtain every power that came his way and become a god. He already considered himself one but now he had to find out what in the world he was going to do now that he had all these abilities The man known as Soul was simply an illusion. Eric Soul was his actual name. Soul was from the future and traveled back in time to discover different abilities and learn how people did things in the old days. The future were Soul was born was constant fighting and chaos but then it settled down once the villains took over and grew old. They had the power and now there was no heroes to pick on. No innocence to harm or save. It was all just a lot of talking and fighting for useless power.

The Soul now was determined to find a new future. A future inwich he was able to live as himself. Fighting heroes and villains alike. Having the neutral party remain as they are. It was Souls dream to do what ever he wanted when ever he wanted. Thanks to his abilities he picked up it could become a possibility. Soul continued to search for a power worthy to track down. A name a face a display of power. This comic could explain it all. Then he suddenly herd a hello at the door. He didn't say anything at first but slowly crept around the corner reveling himself to the man, " Hey, You work here? " Soul asked the guy not knowing if he was an undercover cop or not. " I just came in the place was open." He lied to the guy not wanting to cause a fight.

Soul had within is possession twenty different abilities. Each unique to him and unique they will stay. Thanks to his ability of Singularity his ability can not be copied in any form or way. His ability can not even be learned and gained threw scientific means. This one ability protected him from guys like peter petrelli or Sylar. Guys who thought they were gods because they had so much power. Soul would aim to surpass them both. Henry as well has this ability to copy powers little did Soul know that. It didn't make a difference because the Singularity ability is constantly active. If there was a fight here the winner would be a toss up. If there was an alliance here then both would come out the winners. Soul could sense power coming from the man but how much or what type was unknown. He didn't even notice Alex. Alex must have been very stealthy to get past Souls senses.

[alexander21]

Alex was about to make his move, when he heard the door open again and another voice. This wasn't good for Alex. Alex needed to see who this first man was and if it was Soul, he needed bag and tag him and quick. But the newcomer being here wouldn't help this situation at all. Alex sighed quietly to himself. He had to think of what he should do. He knew that if anything went out of hand, he would go straight for his weapon. His ability.

He knew what Soul's ability was and if he was in the room, he was surprised that he was actually hidden from Soul. Soul should have found him right away. Even if he didn't make a single noise. But something must have happened to either Soul or himself, to cause such a thing like this to happen. Pondering of the strategies Alex could do, he listened to the two talk. Waiting to see if one of them would identify themselves.

[henryward]

At first, it looked like the whole place was empty. Which was odd. Why would no one be here, but the lights were on and door was open. First thought was that someone was breaking in. It would have explained why the store was open after hours. Looking at the sticker at the side of the door, Henry verified his suspicions. It was at least and hour after the designated closing time. Something was right.

Suddenly, someone popped in around the corner. He said that the place was just open when he got here. Henry quirked an eyebrow. He didn't need to have the Lie Detector ability to figure out this guy was lying. For one, Henry had just pasted by this place twice ten minutes ago when he was out walking. He doubted anyone would have come in and open shop, only to leave it so soon. Also, the guy asked if Henry was working here. That automatically ruled out that this guy worked here.

He'd figure out how this guy got in here later. For now, Henry decided that he'd have some fun. Although, the guy looked familiar somehow. He just didn't know how. "Yeah, I work here. Name's Henry. Funny, I could have sworn I locked the door. How'd you get in again?" Henry asked, walking towards the counter. "You better tell me or I'll call the cops. I know I locked that door."

[rocky2]

Soul remained quite he listened to the guy talk and tried to come up with a solution to this situation. There was no evidence leading up to Souls story that the door was unlocked and he just happened to walk in. Soul didnt know that this guy had walked passed the store a few times and saw that it was closed. Soul was caught red handed braking into the store. A comic store of all things. Henry told Soul he worked here and also that he was going to call the cops if Soul didnt fess up to how he got into the store. Henry told Soul his name. This was odd as Henry lied about how he worked in the store and how he was going to call the cops nothing happened. Altho when Henry truthfully stated his name it felt like the air around Soul was shaking.

Soul had obtained 'Truth Detection' as a result of his Ability opposites. Wich would only mean that one of the two men in the room had Lie detection though Soul still didnt release that Alex was even here. Soul thought quickly what should he do? He then figured that it was pointless trying to lie to the man. He gave him a smirk. " Well I just walked in, didnt even open up the door. " Soul told the man. This of course was all true as Soul phased threw the door but he made it sound like he didnt even unlock it so it would have been open. " I didnt think anyone was here this late but the lights were on so i decided to have a look around. " This was also true but the lights were on only because Soul flicked the switch. He then held up a comic from the 9th wonders collection. " Im kinda obssesed over this series." He admitted to the man. Soul figured since Henry had introduced himself Soul was obligated to " I go by Soul Ericson. " He told Henry choosing his words carefully because that was not his real name altho he did go by it.

[alexander21]

Alex had his face pressed up against the glass counter, as he watched the new man walk towards it. He slowly was getting nervous that he would be seen to early. This man then introduced himself as Henry. The name hadn't rung any bells in Alex's mind, so he disregarded the information. Continuing to look through the glass, he listened to their conversation. That was when Soul released the information Alex was looking for. His name. Soul was actually here.

Alex knew he had to do something, but what was he going to do was the question. Who was this Henry guy? Should he not worry about casualties? All these questions and more passed through his mind as he turned his back to the two, pressing his back now against the glass counter. He closed his eyes and thought deeply. He needed to get rid of Henry. To tell him to go away. But how? So many questions fluttered in his mind, in was mind wrenching. He decided to hold out the attack and listen more to their conversation.

[henryward]

"So you walked in. Into a comic book store. For a few comics." Henry blinked twice before shaking his head. "Ok, lying isn't even worth that. I mean, I thought it would have been great to find a burglar in here. At least then I could have had some fun." Henry said as he walked around the store. He pasted by the country, flicking the small spinning rack of comics. "Instead of something even remotely fun, I get a giant comic book geek." Henry added.

Henry scoffed at the name. "Soul? Who names their kid Soul? What are you japanese?" Henry chuckled. "I met a kid once who had Soul for a last name. You would not believe how hard it was trying not to laugh at the kid. He was all 'oh wow, you have a power. That's so cool.'" Henry said, reminiscing at the memory of the kid he met when he was younger. By now, Henry was almost at the other side of the store.

"So I know a guy wouldn't just walk into a comic book store for no reason. What are you trying to steal? They got some million dollar painting in the storage room?" Henry asked, looking up from a rack of manga.

[rocky2]

Soul was beginning to sense like he and Henry were being watched. By whom or by what he didn't know. He had a feeling that things will soon revile themselves and when that happens the answers to his questions now boping inside his head would be answered, Who would be spying on us? are they after me or Henry? Do they work for an organization or is it that there working for themselves? Do they have an ability? Have i met them before? Soul pondered in his thoughts about who was watching them. He wasn't sure if Henry had picked up on it yet. Soul simply listened to Henry and scanned the area for the spy. He wasn't even sure if there was actually someone else there with them or he was just being paranoid.

When Henry called Soul a comic book geek Soul chuckled. "Actually this is the first time Ive ever actually read them. But it seems like this comic as a myth to it. They say that it predicts the future. Funny thing is that the people in this comic often have special abilities. Take this guy for example. " He stopped to open up to a page of Ryan Linderman. "Daniels Lindermans son, well known for his inheritance of the two casinos and his music careerer. Not to mention hes the offspring of a Angela Petrelli. He couldn't possibly be hiding this ability to create bones and use them like a sword could he? " Soul asked Henry with a smirk as if he knew it was true. This Ryan character has given Soul an ability in the future. Soul would need to search for more powers in this book.

Soul laughed at Henry's little remark about his name being Soul and that it sounding Japanese. He then went on to say that he had met a kid named Eric Soul. Thats when Soul remembered the man. " Henry, Henry Ward? " Soul asked confirming it. " I had forgotten about you, That kid was me in the past. Or more like the present. Its been awhile." Soul told Henry reviling his past to him. "Well yeah i was a bit unsure of myself when i was that age. The only thing i wanted to do was help those with abilities complete there goals. I learned as a grew older that often times people don't know what they want. " Soul admitted.

Henry asked why he was in here trying to steal. It wasn't like Soul was stealing anything but he would have to tell Henry now as he considered him a Friend, or something like one. "Well I'm not actually taking anything I'm doing some research. The people in the 9th Wonders comic are Special. They have powers and I simply want more power. To put it simply Powers the more powers i am able to get the better. Its funny meeting you here at a time like this I have to admit." Soul Told Henry. " So you still have your ability to know how things work right? You could come with me on my hunt for power and pick up some abilities yourself if you want to. I have a feeling we would make a good team. " Soul offered Henry.

[alexander21]

Alex was now for certain that Soul was in fact in this room. And he had to act fast, before anything would happen. The Company had trained him well, but this mission was different. This mission he was a lone wolf. Against company rules, oddly enough. (One of Them, One of Us) Now knowing that it was indeed, Soul. Alex had to figure out when to act to this. And soon enough, fate had given him the chance.

Soul had offered Henry a partnership, and in soon this wouldn't be good for Alex at all. He had to interupt this, asap. Jumping up and turning towards the two, he smiled. "Mr. Soul! We have finally caught up with you, thanks to that picture downstairs." he laughed. Looking at the other man, he continued. "But I don't need to cause drama. Sir please sir, could you leave. It be for your own good." he said as he was facing Henry.

[henryward]

When Henry heard that the comic book was basically a public profile of people with powers, Henry felt his ears burning with interest. Peaking from the top of a rack of mangas. "You mean like that guy from Naruto?" Henry asked, not feeling at all embarrassed at for admitting his admiration for the blond ninja. Walking over to Soul, Henry plucked the comic from the guy's hand, flipping through the pages. He stopped at one that happened to have Claire on it. "So it does. Interesting." Henry said.

Henry felt like a giddy five year old. He was practically holding a goldmine in his hands. This was better than the time Sylar gave him a portfolio of evolved humans. If he was younger, Henry might have started laughing with joy. However, he decided to stay calm and just smirk his trademark smirk. "Ok, looks like something I might be interested in." Henry said before he threw the comic back at Soul as he made his way to the rack that held the whole volume.

"You were the midget?" Henry asked bluntly. Tilting his head, Henry gave Soul a look, trying to recall the face. It took a while for him to realize or even recognize the face. "Huh, you are that midget. You look a lot different. Taller too." Henry said bluntly. He wasn't one to sugarcoat things, so he pretty much said things how they were. Nodding his head, as if agreeing, Henry turned to Soul. "Well that's where you went wrong. You tried helping people. I learned that gets you no where. Hell, my brother's a flippin hero and what did that get him, a desk job with Petrelli as his boss. As for me, I had to do things for myself to get what I wanted. Now all I got left to do is find a way back home." Henry said.

Henry thought about Soul's offer. It sounded tempting. He could get a lot of powers following Soul. however, he had to work alone for so long, partnering up right now would seem like a waste of his time. Just as he was about to say something, someone popped up from behind the counter. He started first talking to Soul. Then he turned to Henry and addressed him as sir. Henry instantly frowned at the guy. "Dude, don't call me sir like I'm some pansy." Henry said before flicking his wrist and sending a plastic board spinning at the guy's head.

[rocky2]

Soul smirked from Henry's little comment about Naruto. Soul then connected that piece of information from his comment earlier about Souls name sounding Japaneses. It was maybe because Henry had an interest in there culture rather then as Soul had thought earlier just casually making a joke. This gave him more of an insight to his personality and interests. As Henry plucked the comic from Souls fingers he felt the book slip out from his grasp. Not saying anything but continuing the same smirk he had on eying Henry as to what he thought. As Henry confirmed it by saying that it did Soul knew he believed him. " See a friend in there?" Soul asked Henry. People with abilities often find others with abilities to feel excepted or to aid each other in some way shape or form.

Henry seemed excited about this and he also told him he was interested. This could mean that he might actually do the partnership. " Funny thing is that there are two companies out there both have special files and secret documents of so called evolved humans. But whats very interesting to me is that this or rather these artists have shown the public in vast amounts who these people are, what there saying, how and were they live what there Friends are like there hobbies. " Soul said now smiling like the devil. " Seems to me like the perfect information to get into the lives of these people and get close to them in order to get what were searching for. " Soul commented.

Henry commented about how Soul was that midget. Soul just nodded. " Well we all have to grow up sometime. To tell you the truth I'm nothing like myself in the past. Before I would do anything for almost anyone this time around I understand the true meaning of loyalty and betrayal. " Soul threw that in there just for conversational purposes. That was when another man popped up from behind the desk. Soul knew he wasn't being paranoid there was someone watching them. The man called him 'Mr. Soul' it was kinda funny as Souls real last name was Soul but this guy would have thought it to be his first name. Or so he thought.

The man looked to be spying on them but why now all of a sudden revile himself and talk about finding Soul finally and a picture that lead him to do so at that, " What picture are you talking about? Well as a matter of fact first tell me, who the hell are you and why are you looking for me of all people?" Soul asked the man. Soul had only meet a very few number of people in his time in the present. He was from the future and didn't relay know the full situation at hand here. Only what he had remembered and what he had heard from others.

[alexander21]

Alex was suddenly scarred at what could come of this, he didn't want to hurt anyone or be hurt himself. Suddenly, he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He pulled it out slowly to show it wasnt a gone. Looked at the text. The Company was going to take care of this instead. "Im just going to leave now." Alex said. He walked past Henry hoping that nothing would happen. Opening the door, he walked out of the building and into the darkness of night.