iStory:Faction Zero/chapter summaries

Faction Zero/chapter summaries
"Faction Zero" is the fifth iStory volume.
First mentioned:	August 18, 2009
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The following is a list of chapters of the "Faction Zero" volume of iStory, with summaries and appearances noted.

Heroes Evolutions

The following summaries are for each chapter as to what must happen to complete the story successfully.

Chapter 601

Chapter 601: Welcome to Costa Verde (released 8/18/2009)

Claire Bennet deals with a strange day at Sam's Comics. Ex-government agent Rachel Mills has a new mission. A former fugitive complicates everyone's lives with a special request. Book Six begins: "Faction Zero."

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In Costa Verde, Claire talks to Vic about allowing him to have a day off tomorrow. She reminds him that he is her boss and that he can do what he wants. He takes the day off and Claire remembers that it will be New Comic Day. She tells him no but he smiles and says that he has already booked it on the computer. A homeless man enters and catches their attention. Vic asks if he is going to buy anything and tells him that he cannot stay there. As Mensen leaves, Claire notices something strange about him. Vic notes his voice of authority and tries to make small talk with Claire but is interrupted when yet another customer enters. Eric Lee Harrison looks around and spots Claire, who recognizes him as a former fugitive who came to her for help. Eric tells Claire that he has a problem and Claire warns him not to try anything funny, like the last time they met. Eric insists that he is being serious and Claire asks if someone is after him. He explains that he told his friend he got engaged as an alibi for his time on the run. He goes on to explain that his friend posted it on Facebook and his mother found out and now she is throwing him a party in Texas. He pulls out an engagement ring and asks Claire to be his fake wife. His phone rings and he sees that it is his mother, so he tries to get Claire to talk to her. Another visitor, Rachel Mills, enters the shop, interrupting their conversation. Eric recognizes her as a Building 26 agent and he shrinks to fit under a comic rack. Rachel informs Claire that he was one of her first assignments. She tries to talk with Claire about something important but is interrupted by yet another customer, this time Sandra Bennet. Claire quickly gets Rachel to go and hide out with Vic. Vic speaks with Rachel similarly to when he first met Claire. He asks her what her super power is, catching her off guard. He asks if she is telekinetic or telepathic. Rachel gives an in-depth description about each of the personalities that the powers represent and then calls herself a telepathic. Meanwhile, Sandra informs Claire that she and Lyle will be going to the DMV so they may not be home until late. Sandra leaves and Rachel goes back to Claire and talks to her about Mensen, a former Primatech agent who has been hunting evolved humans. She explains that Mensen is the homeless guy outside and asks Claire to help her catch him. Claire goes outside and speaks with Mensen. She tells him that she has what he is after and he asks if she knows the location of Sabine Hazel. Claire becomes confused and Mensen begins to run, but he is stopped by Rachel, who teleports to catch him. Before Mensen can give them any information, he is shot dead by an unknown assailan. Later, Claire, Rachel and Eric discuss matters at their home. Rachel worries that whoever shot Mensen will go after Claire, but Claire isn't too fussed. She reminds Rachel about their deal and tells her that she is to go to Texas and pretend to be Eric's fiance. Sighing, Rachel agrees.

[edit] Character Appearances

Vic Claire Mensen

Eric Harrison Rachel Sandra

See Also

• For a summary of the Faction Zero series of iStories as a whole, see Faction Zero.