Theory:Nathan Petrelli

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Theory	Citations	Notes
Nathan's power was aerokinesis, or the ability to control air.	None	+ This would explain how he flies (propelling himself by riding on air currents), how he protects himself during flight (surrounding himself with a condensed air force field), and how he heard Peter tell Claire, "There is no other way" (How to Stop an Exploding Man). Nathan amplifies the sound waves and carries them to his ears. • If Nathan's power is aerokinesis, then he might be able to do more than fly, but also control air to create focused blasts of wind, keep the air around him warm or cool and direct air currents that carry sounds to his ears. + With this, he could have protected himself from the radioactive blast when he sent Peter into the sky. - Nathan was severely scarred from the explosion in (Four Months Ago). • It is possible that Nathan hasn't considered that application of his power, and thus was not shielding himself at the time. + This could explain how he appears to be able to breathe normally even at higher altitudes.
Mr. Petrelli is the individual who shot Nathan	Nathan got shot (Powerless)	- Mr. Petrelli is dead
Peter will attempt to use his blood to save Nathan's life	Volume 2 ends with Nathan dying in Peter's arms	+ Peter knows that a regenerator's blood can be used to heal others.
Mr. Bennet is who shot Nathan		+ The individual who was walkining away resembled Mr. Bennet + Matt looked like he recognized the individual. + Noah just started working for the company again. Bob has good reason to want to kill Nathan before he exposes them. Bob is also someone who would personally know Angela, and could call her about her son's death.
Claude shot Nathan		+ It is rumored that Claude will return in Season 3. + If the killer could be seen, the cops would have gone after him/her.