Theory:Nathan Petrelli

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Theory	Citations	Notes
Nathan might have impregnated Niki when they met in Collision.	None.	+ Nathan and Niki were intimate, and Jessica seems reckless. + Nathan is Claire's father, so he has impregnated an evolved human before. • The child of Nathan and Niki might have powers. - No child was evident in Five Years Gone + But, an abortion could have occured in the five years, or the child could have been killed or put up for adoption.
Nathan might still be alive after flying Peter to the upper atmosphere (How to Stop an Exploding Man)	None	+ Nathan can fly at supersonic speeds; it would be plausible that he could fly faster than a nuclear explosion. + Peter had gained Niki's power of enhanced strength; it is possible that he also gained her "ability" to rescue her sister's soul from death, if indeed that is the cause for Jessica's presence in Niki's mind. Nathan, despite dying, could have "jumped" into Peter in a similar fashion. + Nathan could have flown really high, dropped Peter, and flown away before the explosion even occurred. + Nathan can fly at supersonic speeds without having his body/skin torn apart by the heat and radiation that supersonic flying caused. Thus, he might be able to withstand Peter's radiation. + In the latest Behind the Eclipse (link contains spoiler about both Petrelli brothers), some Heroes writers provided a clue in regards to Nathan's fate in season 2. This information comes a few weeks after Greg's post in the blog, which suggests that it's a more recent development. - Peter had to focus all his power on containing the explosion, which was why Nathan had to do the flying in the first place. He didn't know exactly when he was going to explode, so he couldn't just let Nathan fly away a few seconds before it happened. • It is at least theoretically possible, however, that once Peter and Nathan got to a high enough point where they knew that even if it took him a few more seconds to explode, the city would be safe, Nathan let go and flew off. - Nathan dropping Peter would not be very characteristic, due to his act of sacrafice. - Greg Beeman stated in his blog that some main characters, whose deaths were implied though not seen, were indeed killed in How to Stop an Exploding Man. + Peter uses his Invisibilty power to hide himself and Claire, its therefore possible that he can use his own powers on other people, such as making Nathan radioactive (like Ted Sprague) or perhaps healing him as he explodes. • In the May 23rd edition of Ask Ausiello at TVGuide.com, Ausiello is asked if either Peter and Nathan are returning next season, and he provides a direct answer. • In the Marvel Universe Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Alex Summers (Havok) are immune to each other's powers. + Peter also had the ability to fly, allowing him to fly away from his brother moments before detonating. Peter is immune to his own radioactive blasts, much like the late Ted Sprague. This allows both brothers to survive.
Nathan's Power is 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.
Nathan will become the Anti Christ, if the company's plans for him to lead the world come to pass.	None.	+ it is believed that the antichrist will be a great leader; the company want to make Nathan president, which counts as a great leader. • Some people believe the antichrist is a group of people/an organisation. This could be the company.