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Fandom: Heroes
Title: Of Psychotic Forks and Somewhat Useless Patience
Characters/Pairings: Peter/Claire, Sylar/Elle
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Light Humor/Fluff
Word Count: 2,097
Spoilers: Heroes Season 3 Spoilers and Speculations, canon Paire implications
Notes: Written for the "Patience" challenge at [livejournal.com profile] pairechallenge

Summary: She was already exasperated with her feelings toward Peter, and then Elle and Sylar had to make it worse.



Claire thought it was the oddest breakfast ever.

A few months ago they were fighting for their lives at Pinehurst, and now, she and Peter were sitting in a booth at IHOP, wrestling over what to order rather than wrestling to stay alive.

What made it all even weirder was that their breakfast had included Sylar and Elle, now a devoted couple, for some strange reason.

Claire thought she was going to retch from the moment they announced it, and then, as the morning went on, they couldn’t stop. She never was much of a fan of openly affectionate couples, but with former sociopaths like Elle and Sylar, it was even worse.

And Claire couldn’t be sure if they really were former sociopaths. Neither could Peter, for he hadn’t seem to relax all morning.

“So whose idea was this? Yours, Pom-Pom?” Elle asked with a snigger.

“Will you stop calling me that?” Claire said in exasperation. She gave Elle a glare. “You know this was Angela’s idea. She wants her boys to get to know each other.” She glanced at Sylar and Peter, and they seemed to be locked in juvenile staring contest. Claire sighed. They both looked perturbed, and Claire was sure there could be no winner for who looked the most constipated. Though, they both could probably win on a tie.

“Stop it, will you?” Claire said to Peter, nudging him in the ribs.

“What?” he asked innocently, trying very hard not to break his gaze with Sylar. Sylar smirked at him challengingly.

“You too,” Claire said, throwing a butter packet at Sylar and interrupting his concentration. She cocked her head at him warningly, and he seemed to get the hint. Instead of behaving like an adult, he went back to staring lovingly at his girlfriend, who giggled at him.

Suddenly, Claire’s appetite disappeared. She glared at her half-empty coffee cup. Peter continued to sit rigidly next to her, looking away from Elle and Sylar and trying not to upset Claire. He glanced over at her a few times, and she met his eyes with annoyance.

It wasn’t fair. Elle and Sylar, as messed up as they could be, were obviously perfect for each other and headed down a road of happiness despite their pasts. Claire would still be just plain old Claire, and she would go back to her life as the girl who could heal from anything. Peter would still be her eccentric uncle, and she was more than disappointed that after the fray with Pinehearst and the barrage of secrecy and machinations, that Peter was still undeniably her uncle – as much as she exuded patience and wished for it to be false.

Peter couldn’t be more oblivious to her feelings. Claire thought it was just as well. A confession on both their parts would just get complicated. It was wishful thinking on her part anyway that he could return her feelings.

“Earth to Perfect Girl!” Elle’s voice slashed hotly through her thoughts, and she looked up and gave the blonde a sneer. Elle pursed her lips. “The waitress is here.”

Claire blew out a heavy breath and ordered. She picked something huge and full of lard and sugar. She didn’t care. If she got a stomach ache, at least it would replace the ache of watching Sylar and Elle dote over each other, as well as her thoughts of Peter – her taboo and disgusting thoughts of her favorite uncle. She frowned.

Peter ordered something equally humungous and fattening, but that was how he always ate, and the thought made Claire smile at the first memory of them together at IHOP. It was their place, and now Elle and Sylar were infringing upon it. However, Claire wasn’t too bothered by it. Elle and Sylar would soon part from Claire and Peter on their own terms. They seemed preoccupied with each other enough to not mind the rest of the Petrelli family.

Elle and Sylar's food came first, and Elle ate with such speed that Claire thought she was eating before an apocalypse. Claire grimaced as Sylar’s manners weren’t perfect as well. He did try to tell Elle to slow down at one point, wherein her response was a fork stabbed onto the table right next to his hand. He let it go after that. Claire and Peter looked astounded.

“Don’t mind her,” Sylar said, waving the incident off. Though, in psychotic terms, stabbing a fork on a table was like a normal person coughing lightly during a cold. Claire did not relax even if Sylar did. He chewed his food and continued to excuse Elle’s surmounting ravenous behavior when it came to her food. “We do have good news however, and we want you guys to be a part of it.” He smiled, and Claire thought his teeth were entirely too white to belong to a former serial killer. She and Peter exchanged uncomfortable glances, yet they heard him out anyway.

Sylar put a possessive arm around Elle, and they both beamed at them excitedly.

“We’re going to be parents! Isn’t that great?” Elle cried, and Sylar’s awkward smile turned brighter.

“We want you to be the godparents,” said the proud papa. Claire’s mouth dropped, and Peter almost choked on his coffee.

“Wow, that’s… great you guys,” Claire said as nicely and as happily as she could muster. “But why us?” Peter nodded, and dread was written all over his face. Claire knew he was mirroring her thoughts. Elle and Sylar as parents? There couldn’t be two people in the world less able to take care of children.

“Well, if it wasn’t for you, Pom-Pom, no one would have ever given me a second chance. You listened to me when I needed help, and I’ll never forget that,” Elle said, and Claire wondered if Hell was freezing over because Elle was never this honest or enduring. Sylar nodded, and then he looked at Peter.

“And if it wasn’t for you, I would have never been able to adjust into this family so well. You opened up to me, Peter, and I am grateful for it,” Sylar said, but he didn’t sound like Sylar. Elle didn’t sound like Elle. Elle, who once killed people with lightning for fun was going to be a mother. Sylar, who once carved open people’s heads and stole their powers, was smiling and acting joyously at his new potential fatherhood.

Was this Bizzarro world or something?

Peter was the first to speak. Claire didn’t know how she could get out her answer without screaming at how crazy they were. Maybe if she was the godmother she could have some influence and hope that the kid didn’t turn out without a few marbles like his parents.

“Of course, we can,” Peter said, and he turned to Claire with a crooked smile. “Isn’t that right, Claire?”

“Yeah, okay,” Claire said, and Elle jumped in the booth with glee. People in the restaurant were looking at them, and Claire felt warmth flush to her face. How embarrassing.

“Excellent, now maybe you can help us with the names. Sylar won’t let me name a boy after my daddy, Bob.”

“That guy gives me too many bad memories,” Sylar said, shaking his head.

Elle pouted. “Hey, don’t talk about my daddy like that.” She zapped him, and he jumped in his seat. He tried to calm her down and prevent her from publicly using her powers. Claire and Peter watched the couple with morbid fascination as they bickered. How were these two going to be parents, again?

“So, what do you want to name a boy, Sylar?” Peter asked, trying to interrupt the fight, which would have gotten if no one supervised. Sylar was getting that look in his eye again. Claire feared for the unborn child every second they sparred.

“Well, I was thinking, and Claire don’t hate me for this,” Sylar said, and Claire frowned at him. There were plenty of other things she could hate him for, but they had formed a small truce, and she had to tell herself repeatedly to get beyond that. Sometimes it was hard, especially when Sylar was being proper, good, and just plain haughty. He certainly had those Petrelli qualities. Sylar grinned at her, jarring her from her thoughts. “I was thinking about Noah for the boy’s name.”

Claire’s eyes widened. She saw Elle nodding next to him. “It’s the only name we can agree on,” Elle commented.

“Wow, really? After my dad?” Claire asked, and the lovebirds smiled in agreement. It seemed they had their boy name.

“We argued a little,” Elle said, and Claire could only think of forks stabbing into counters and lightening bolts zipping around the room. Elle and Sylar smiled at each other sweetly, and the gagging feeling was back in Claire’s throat. She would think they were cute if the whole match-up didn’t leave her so bitter. “We decided that Noah made an impact on both of us.”

“Whether it was bad or good,” Sylar said to her. His arm was around Elle again, as if he was claiming ownership. Claire just wished they’d get a room already. Peter and Claire's food hadn’t even come yet, either.

“I think my dad would be honored,” Claire said, though it was probably a lie. Her dad would probably feel the same as she did. Peter smiled at her for keeping her cool. His hand squeezed hers under the booth, and she felt warmth rise in her belly and tried not to think of the feelings that came after every one of Peter’s touches.

“Congratulations,” Peter said, and at that time, their food finally came. Peter and Claire stayed silent mostly through breakfast, watching as Sylar and Elle interacted. Claire continued to wonder if their child and relationship were doomed. She didn’t want to be such a downer and hoped that they could make something out of it.

Who was to say people couldn’t have second chances? Or that bad people couldn’t find love some day if they turned out to be inherently good?

After breakfast, Sylar and Elle waved goodbye and walked off together, closer than Claire could ever imagine either of them being with anyone. Peter stood by her side and waited for her attention.

“They’re crazy,” he said simply, and Claire let out a fit of laughter. She met his eyes, and she tried not to feel disappointed. Peter was hers, at least in the uncle way, and she guessed that was good enough.

“Listen,” he said, putting his hand on her shoulder. “I’m going to be getting away from everything for awhile – away from Nathan, my parents,” he paused with a sigh, “Away from the Addam’s family.”

Claire frowned. Just when she had been thankful for Peter, he had to tell her he was leaving.

He saw her sadness and smiled. “I was wondering if you want to come with me. Do you want to take a vacation?”

“Vacation?” she asked. “With you?”

Peter nodded. “Haven’t you had enough? I mean, being around everyone like this.” Peter glanced at Sylar and Elle’s retreating figures. He sighed. “I think I need a breather.”

“So you want me to come when you go away?” She smiled and lightly punched him on the shoulder. “You don’t want to get away from me either?”

Peter smile faded a little, and his eyes took her in so intensely she felt paralyzed. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt that way.” Their eyes locked, and she took a deep breath. Peter’s hand was in hers instantly, and she had to remind herself to breathe.

“Alright, I’ll go with you,” she said, and he started walking back to his car. He pulled her along and did not let go of her hand. When they got to the car, he opened the door for her and grinned.

“Okay it’s set,” he said, his voice sounding more confident after getting her answer. He slid into the driver’s seat next to her. He looked over at her playfully with hopeful eyes. “So where do you want to go?”

“Oh, gees,” Claire said, not realizing the decision would be up to her. She laughed lightly, and she made a joke. “I’ve never been to Paris.” She said it like it was a line from a movie.

Peter turned the key in the ignition and grinned. “Paris it is,” he said. Claire gaped at him and didn’t think he’d take her seriously. However, by the mysterious potential in his eyes, Claire was glad that he hadn’t, and she was anxious for the future to come.

END

on 2008-11-11 09:48 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] catyuy.livejournal.com
I loved how Claire viewed Elle and Sylar.

on 2008-11-11 09:56 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks for reading! =)

I call for....

on 2008-11-11 10:04 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] last-archangel.livejournal.com
Sequel! Porny sequel!

Love the Sylar/Elle bizarre behavior. It's so very appropriate to the WTF-ness caused by daddy Sylar.

Re: I call for....

on 2008-11-11 10:09 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Haha, thanks! I think you're right. A sequel would be nice...especially a smutty one. =)

on 2008-11-11 10:24 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] warangel88.livejournal.com
Love the fic.
Espically with the fact it has two of my fav. couples in the series. But I kind of hope for a sequel epically with Paire's vacation in Paris.

on 2008-11-11 10:50 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks!
Gah, if I start a sequel I probably won't be able to stop. This foursome would be just too addictive and cracktastic to write about! =)

on 2008-11-11 11:48 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] ihear-itsnows.livejournal.com
Who said anything about stopping ;)

we do need some non-angst epics now lol

not that i mind angst :P

-Katie

p.s LOVE THIS!!!

on 2008-11-12 12:24 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] frellingblonde.livejournal.com
*giggles hysterically* Adorable and dysfunctional! Love it!

on 2008-11-12 09:27 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] realynn8.livejournal.com
This was great! I had a lot of fun reading it. And now I have to go back to work, unfortunately. :)

on 2008-11-12 10:01 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] eternal-moonie.livejournal.com
This was awesome!! Too bad it's already over though.... I second a sequel!

on 2008-11-12 12:43 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] capeofstorm.livejournal.com
Sylar/Elle still makes me go what the heck. Their bizarre behaviour suits them perfectly after the whole Villains episode. I mean, what the heck? My Elle/Haitian OTP is ruined ;(

But about fic: it was a great read. I really liked the way Claire viewed Elle and Sylar and the way she tried to distance herself from her feelings for PEter. So sweet <3

on 2008-11-12 01:32 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] urbanpurple.livejournal.com
Peter/Clare AND Sylar/Elle? OMG this is perfect!
I loved it so much, such a sweet fic, loved how Claire felt about Sylar and Elle acting all couple-y.
And i loved how Claire was trying so hard not to think about her feelings for Peter and look suspicious.
And the ending was pure love. Peter and Claire taking a vacation together? Win.

on 2008-11-12 02:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Haha, I totally agree. I do plan on doing one with these four in a non-angsty storyline, but I have to finish my other epic first. But yes, these four interacting together is just too fun to pass up.

Thanks!

on 2008-11-12 02:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you, darlin! <3

on 2008-11-12 02:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! I'm glad you had fun with it. =)

on 2008-11-12 02:47 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks! There probably will be, if not an offshoot epic. =)

on 2008-11-12 02:55 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! I really love the Sylar/Elle ship. I think it's bizzarre and nutty and just has so much potential.

I'm glad you liked the fic. Thanks for reading.

on 2008-11-12 02:56 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you so much! I just love these four. I think they would be so much fun together. Thanks again for reading. =)

on 2008-11-12 03:32 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] adja999.livejournal.com
Aw, sweet!! I loved the PAire cuteness and how Syelle was nuts. You made me laugh hard when I pictured Elle stabbing her fork in the table or when Claire imagined what 'a fight' would result in between her and Sylar. Neat.

on 2008-11-12 04:09 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :DD

on 2008-11-13 09:10 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] reforzado.livejournal.com
Peter/Claire AND Sylar/Elle -- it made my day! Kooky and funny.. I think that both couples should show up in Paris together. :D

on 2008-11-13 10:09 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] ihear-itsnows.livejournal.com
no prob... i'm fall of ideas so just ask :) i would love to help!!!

-Katie

on 2008-11-13 02:46 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks!

on 2008-11-13 02:47 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks for reading! Glad you liked it, and wouldn't that be funny if they all DID go to Paris together...somehow? :DD
*evil thoughts*

on 2008-11-13 09:47 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] fallenmagic.livejournal.com
...And the first thing I thought was, "Aren't Paire legal in Paris?" xD

Such a funny fic; I'm not an avid shipper of Sylar/Elle but they were so cute in Ep8 and so..quirky and insane here that I can't help but like them more. And of course, Claire trying to keep herself from thinking about Peter, she knows she wants to really ;)

Brilliant! :D

on 2008-11-13 09:48 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] rtwofan.livejournal.com
Hehe what an adorable fic. And my God I need a Syelle/Gabrielle icon, heh. I LOVE yours btw =)

on 2008-11-13 10:14 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
I think it is! And the Netherlands too, if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks for your comments. I felt Syelle was canon enough (now) not to be too off-putting. LOL, glad you enjoyed it. <3

on 2008-11-13 10:15 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you darlin! I'm a total dork and had to icon this picture right away. It's just so ... DAMN HOT. :DD

on 2008-11-14 09:42 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] reforzado.livejournal.com
Oh I like evil thoughts. I don't know, Peter and Sylar could do a synchronized *eye blink* and whoosh. Eiffel Tower! Hehe. Or a hotel room. ;)

on 2008-11-17 01:24 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] impish-dragon.livejournal.com
You know, I think I'm abit concerned for the fictional Baby Noah. *snicker* Though I imagine Sylar's telekinesis will come in handy for entertaining the kid.

Good job.

on 2008-11-17 01:21 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! I appreciate you reading. <3

on 2008-11-17 03:34 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] annikamalfoy.livejournal.com
That was sweet. I miss fluffy Paire - even if it's not exactly Paire.

I loved the Syelle interaction and they work so perfect together, especially since they're both off their rockers. ::grin::

I hope you do a sequel - a Paire-y sequel. Paris opens up so many opportunities...

Just lovely. Cheers!

on 2008-11-17 06:00 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] michelsita.livejournal.com
You made me laugh at loud in too many places to count!
OMG Sylar/Elle as expecting parents? It doesn't get any weirder than that, in my opinion Peter/Claire related and all are more sane than them ;)

Fantastic story, goes to my memories now!

on 2008-11-17 08:58 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] dragonydreams.livejournal.com
Very cute. I had wondered who future!Sylar's son's mom was. They never did tell us that. Elle makes perfect sense, given their now-known history. Love that Peter wants to take Claire on vacation.

on 2008-11-17 09:18 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks. Once in awhile I need my Paire fluff fix, though mine tends to be kookier than the norm.

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks again for the comments. And yeah, they're probably be a sequel in the near future. =)

on 2008-11-17 09:18 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! Ha! I'm glad I made you laugh. And I'm flattered you'd put me in your memories. I appreciate it. <3

on 2008-11-17 09:20 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks! Yeah, er, they've been hinting in the spoilers who the mother is, and well, it inspired me. =) I think Sylar and Elle are perfect for each other, kind of both nutty.

No Paire vacation would be complete without Sylar and Elle crashing it, don't you think? *evil sequel thoughts*

on 2008-11-17 09:22 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] dragonydreams.livejournal.com
Ah, I avoid spoilers. Still makes sense though.

I LOVE that icon.

on 2008-11-17 09:23 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks!

Oh! I hope I didn't spoil you too much. ^^;

on 2008-11-17 09:26 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] dragonydreams.livejournal.com
It's not too big a leap knowing that Sylar and Elle had a relationship in the past to them having a child together in the future. So you didn't spoil me. If I'd paid attention to the header, I would have seen that you said there were spoilers in it.

on 2009-12-03 06:00 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] havemy-heart.livejournal.com
Hee! I loved all of Claire's thoughts about Sylar and Elle :D

on 2009-12-03 06:06 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Heh, thanks for reading!

on 2009-12-04 02:25 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] di-elle.livejournal.com
this is deliciously funny and cute! Claire and Peter reaction to the lovebirds, Claire thoughts about how Peter was *still* her uncle and the whole thing really.
Have you wrote the "paris" sequel?

on 2009-12-04 04:35 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you so much!

Unfortunately, no I never did a sequel. I was planning on it, and then, at the time, Elle died on the show, and I lost the motivation (because they were going to appear again)...
Maybe I will someday. [shrug]

on 2009-12-04 10:02 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] di-elle.livejournal.com
yeah, i see how elle's death killed the mood.

I hope you'll write it someday :)

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