Down the Dark Alley (Open to Villians)

[shadnicth]

July 25th, 2009

It was a quiet evening in the city, the wind blowing gently and the street lamps having just been lit up. Matt was walking down the streets, heading towards Times Square to meet up with his brother, Markus. Ever since Matt had manifested his power mimicking ability, his brothers had gone into doing a bit of research into how he could control his mimicry. Ever since meeting with Peter Petrelli, 5 days ago, Matt had tried to focus his mind into making it so he could choose to mimic a power, not just pick it up.

He didn't want to use his newly acquired speed to get there, wanting to take some time to reflect on past events. Everything happening with Emilie, and the others... He couldn't help but feel as though something bad was coming. He pondered this as he walked into an alleyway, a shortcut that Matt was aware of. As he walked down, he could hear footsteps approaching from behind. He however disregarded it, thinking that it was from the streets behind him with still bustled with the commuters getting home.

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So many things wandered through Elle's mind as she walked through the night. One thing was was it a good idea to get the strawberry milkshake over the chocolate one? Taking a final sip of the her milkshake she pulled out the straw and sucked the remaining lumps of strawberries out. The answer to that question would be yes. The other why was she following this other guy?

Okay maybe it was a force of habit, he was cute and she really wasn't used to the whole idea of regular talking. So Elle did what she did best, stalk not really caring that it was too obvious as she walked at a regular pace in her black ballet flats. Maybe she should just give up and just go talk to him. Nah, this was far more fun.

As the man walked in an alleyway she stopped at the mouth of it and looked left and right to make sure no one else was following her. That would be a big mistake, really all this game of cat and mouse was out of boredom. She took his shortcut, not really knowing where it went and not honestly caring, Elle was a big girl and she can get out of the messes she made. Right? Sure she can! Elle knew she could, she was brimming with confidence. Confidence and martial arts training along with a million volts of electricity.

Ah what a protecting combination taking a loud sigh she just moved her hands behind her hair and pulled it behind her so that it was off her shoulders and just ran down her back.

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As Matt walked down the shortcut, he could hear the footsteps getting louder as the voices and car noises died down a little. He turned his head around to see out of the corner of his eye that someone was following him. A girl. He stopped and turned around, looking at the woman with a face filled with curiousity.

"Hey there, You heading to Times Square too?" He asked, looking at Elle as he was deciding in his head as to read her mind or not. Parkman had taught him not to just jump to conclusions, always have a reason for using your powers. So that's precisely what Matt was contemplating at the moment.

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As the man stopped and turned around Elle's eyes lite up with some excitement. As she continued to walk and stopped when he asked her was she coming to Time Square. What a good question, should she lie or tell the truth. Yeah the truth, doubt it. But it would be an interesting thing to tell, "Oh Time Square? That is where this leads to? Oh man!" Elle said with an embarrassed tone as she shook her head in confusion.

"No, no that isn't where I'm trying to go. I already been there don't tell me I'm walking in circles!" she looked down and sighed, "You looked like someone who knew where they were going so I thought I follow you until I found some place familiar."[/color] Elle explained. She began walking up closer to him her eyes holding another idea.

No one would miss him, maybe? What if she made it look like a regular murder? Nah too boring, she just lie. Getting closer she gave the man a nice police innocent smile.

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As Elle explained that she had been walking around in circles, Matt's first impression was one that she was a tourist, and had obviously gotten lost. However as she began to walk up to him, Matt sensed something in her eyes. Something that wasn't right. He couldn't hold back any longer, he had to know what was going on in her head.

So he focused on her mind, zoning in and hearing the words in her mind,
No one would miss him, maybe? What if she made it look like a regular murder? Nah too boring
No way... this was a joke right... But how could she possibly know he could read minds? This wasn't joke thinking, this was real thinking. He simply kept his calm, knowing that if she tried anything, he could simply heal and take her out with telekinetic action.

"Um... Sure thing..." He said, trying to hide the panic he had going through his mind at the moment.

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Elle didn't know the other could read minds, or the fact that he read her mind. Hell she didn't even know that he was an evolved human, she just wanted to have some fun. Unfortunately for this guy, her type of fun involved hurting others. She remember someone calling her a sadist, well not to her face, but still to somebody else. That hurt, not really. She knows she's crazy at least she'll admit her faults.

Clapping her hands together she smiled at the other, "Oh thank you, you're a life savor!" Elle said as she wrapped her arm around his and leaning her head against his shoulder. It was cold out slightly and this was nice, He's cute, I just might not kill him...maybe rough him up a bit. she thought closing her eyes while they walked as a cruel smile curves itself on her lips.

"I don't come to New York often, I think this is my third time here, can't believe I haven't had this place memorized. So you know anyone here?" she asked a causal question. But really she was trying to make sure this guy had no family, like it would matter!

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Matt cringed a little as Elle wrapped her arm around his, leaning against him like she was his girlfriend or something. He simply looked at her, his face showing a weak smile as he nodded at her questions. He noticed her smile... the cruel looking one that seemed like one of those serial killers on TV.

"Um... Yeah, I have my brothers and a girlfriend..." He said, hoping she could take a hint and get the hell off of him before he telekinetically blasted her evil ass down to the other end of the alleyway.

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Her eyes narrowed at both the thought of a girlfriend and brother. Oh well, this would just be harder for them. As she let go of his arm and cleared her throat, "Girlfriend huh, too bad."[/b] Elle said disappointed as she skipped ahead of him so that she was in front. Turning around she began to walk backwards and she put her hands behind her back.

"Well, not really that bad heehee."[/b] she laughed as her hands began to spark with a subtle blue light. But it wasn't bright enough to be noticed, "Make this fun."[/b] she told the other as she removed her hands from her back while her hands sparked violently before hurdling an electric orb at Matt.

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As Elle let go of him and started to skip around, Matt became more focused now. This was it... He could feel it. This woman would attack him at any moment. He prepared himself mentally as she spoke about it being too bad he had a girlfriend to make fun of something.
"Make fun? Of wha..." he began before the lightning ball impacted into his chest. He went flying back, slamming into a wall behind him, hearing a couple of snaps in his left arm.

He fell to the floor, cringing in pain, as the burns on his chest began to heal, the smoke still rising from his charred shirt. He reached over to his arm and snapped the bones back into place, cringing as he did. He looked at Elle, his face frowning as he got up.
"Bitch, you picked the wrong person to piss off!" He said, breaking into a super speed bolt down to Elle, aiming a punch at her pretty little face.

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Seeing him fly back Elle smiled then she noticed him heal, self-healers were a bitch to fight. This might not go as well as she planned. Taking a step forward she watched him snap his bones back in place. She didn't even think she blasted him that hard, not her problem at the moment. Her main problem was get rid of the survivor, this will be fun!

Or it was until she saw him in front of her in like a second. She did a double take, which was a bad idea as she was hit, her body fell to the ground. Covering her face with one hand she had to make sure nothing was broken, so he had more than one power, that meant she was probably fucked. Looking up at the man she had a smile on her face still, Elle was enjoying this to some extent.

Once again she aims her hand at the man knowing he was too fast for her, but that didn't mean she wouldn't try again. This time Elle created a stream of electricity toward Matt using that time to get up she tried to get some distance between him and her. Panting with excitement her hands spark up again and she gets into a fighting position. "Let's dance the night away."[/b]

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Matt smiled as his punch sent Elle to the ground. He jumped back, hopping a couple of metres before looking at her with a smile.
"Damn, I never hit a woman in my life before, but you pushed me. Leave now, and I promise you can stay in one piece." He said, watching her get up and shoot a stream of lightning. However this time it appeared as time had slowed down to an extent.

No, it wasn't Matt stopping time, it was his mind processing the scenario at high speeds, as a byproduct of his super speed ability. He stepped to the side, dodging the stream of lightning and watched Elle's hand spark up.
"That's a neat trick... I might have to absorb that off you." He said, smiling at Elle. He then realised that he had in fact made contact with her, but showed no signs of her ability. Could it be that Matt was now controlling his mimicry?

He brushed that thought aside for now, watching Elle's hands spark up.
"Look, I'm a power mimic, and all you can do is shoot out sparks. Let's forget about this and you can walk away without ending up in a hospital." He said, looking at her, as he looked around the alley. Loose stuff everywhere... a telekinetic's dream whilst fighting.

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"Ooooh a mimicker, just like Peter."[/color] Elle purred as her hands didn't cease sparking. She began to process the situation, the guy was fast and could heal. And like he said she shot out lightning that wasn't a fair fight, she hated these people. Okay that was a lie they were more fun. Stopping her pacing she makes a smart decision, Elle knows when she's beat.

The electricity around her hands dies down, but the tension in the air still remains as she eyes him a bit more. Damn I must be lonely... she says as she bites her lower lips some. Elle was eying Matt up and down. It was a shame he had a girlfriend, but he does have a brother! That had some interest somewhat. "It is just my luck, I always seem to get involved with the power absorbers somehow."[/color] she laughs, Peter, Sylar, and Arthur. What with her and them.

Sure only two actually absorbed her powers, but still the fact still remained. "So what's your name...I still think we can be on slightly friendly terms, maybe I can buy you a new shirt."[/color]

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"Yeah... I also happen to be on good terms with Peter, so maybe I'll overlook this pathetic attempt to attack me if you leave?" Matt said as Elle stated that Matt was a mimicker like Peter. Peter was a good soul, so Matt couldn't help but wonder how the two knew each other. It was when Elle powered down, that's when Matt lowered his guard. There was plenty of loose objects around to throw at Elle if she tried anything anyways.

When she asked him for his name and to be on slightly friendly terms, Matt looked at her curiously.
"My name is Matt, and I'll be fine about my shirt..." He said, keeping his distance from the girl.

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"Wonder how Pete's doing. Damn he was a good kisser. Oh well I know that ships long sailed." Elle teased herself by remembering the events that unfolded between them. She placed her index finger in between her lips and smiled. Those had to be some of the best memories she had of Peter. Her eyes went back to pay attention to the man named Matt, "Elle, Elle Bishop aww you thought it was pathetic, maybe I should try harder next time." she laughed walking closer to Matt.

"Don't take this too personally, original intention wasn't to kill you." She admitted before turning around so her back faced Matt, "Now I'm bored and have nothing to do tonight." she pouted crossing her arms.

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"Yeah, I can see why he let you go. Such a catch, right?" He said, looking at Elle as she mentioned her name as well as her comment about trying harder as she moved in closer. Matt simply stood where he was, looking into her eyes.
"Yeah, well your harder will hopefully result in me using some of my more powerful powers... Get a chance to test them out on you..." He said, which was followed by her comments about her intentions and her boredom.

"Get a hobby. Maybe attacking random strangers who can mimic powers doesn't give you kicks anymore. I hear stamp collecting is popular." He said, looking at her as she moved in closer.
"As I suggested earlier, leave. Or else you will be sorry." He said, eyeing her as he readied himself for any of her electrical attacks.