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.
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. • Even so, it might not work.
Nathan is not actually dead.	Last minute of Powerless.	+ The news cast that Angela Petrelli is watching says "Congressman elect Nathan Petrelli was shot." No confirmed news of death. - The news cast said "Was shot by an unknown assassin." 'Assassin' usually implies the victim was killed (assassinated.) Had he merely been wounded, the term 'assailant' would have probably been used. - The news cast seemed only seconds after the shots rang out and could have just been an anchor reporting on what the viewers had just seen. + With medical attention, D.L. survived shots to the chest at non-point blank range. Nathan, too, was shot from a distance. + Nathan's (former) high profile in the community, current proximity to the police, and relationship with Claire could prompt rapid and/or extremely effective medical attention. + Nathan may still be under the influence of Adam's blood which could help him heal or just recover faster. - When Nathan punched the mirror after he saw the disfigured version of himself, his wounds from the broken glass did not heal. + Peter could inject his blood into Nathan as it may be able to heal him as he has the same ability as Adam and Claire. - Peter does not have the same ability; he has absorbed the ability. There is no evidence to suggest that his blood has the same effects as Adam's or Claire's, especially since his empathic ability involves mentally connecting with others, not altering his DNA. + Matt was shot four times and lived.