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 the iStory, with summaries and appearances noted. The summaries below are for each chapter, and explain what must happen so the reader can 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 assailant. 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 fiancée. Sighing, Rachel agrees.

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Vic Claire Mensen

Eric Harrison Rachel Sandra

Chapter 602

Chapter 602: Self-Discoveries (released 8/28/2009)

Rachel tracks down one of Mensen's allies, but runs into unexpected trouble from a surprising source. A visitor arrives at Sam's Comics for Claire, putting her friends in danger. Two familiar faces arrive in Costa Verde with a mission of their own.

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Rachel and Claire go to the Costa Verde police department and Rachel asks to speak with Lieutenant Lenks. The two of them head into the Lieutenant's office and Rachel talks with him about Mensen. The officer comments on how weird it was, stating that he looked like a homeless man but was built like a SEAL. Rachel asks for his personal belongings. Claire is then told to go to work, as Rachel does not want her to get too involved. Claire reluctantly agrees. At work, Vic asks about Rachel and Claire tells him that she is an assassin. Vic finds that hot rather than disturbing. Claire rolls her eyes and goes to check on the two customers who are sorting through comics out back. Hiro and Ando explain that they are looking for a new path and that Sam's Comics has helped them before. A woman, Alethea Thorn, enters the store and goes to Vic. She tells him that Claire's life is in danger and he becomes very worried. Alethea then tells Vic that he deserves the day off, a thought that he agrees with. Vic leaves and Alethea turnst to Claire. She tells Claire that she needs her keys, so Claire quickly searches through her bag, trying desperately to find them. Hiro and Ando tell her to stop and emerge from the stacks with their ears covered. Claire snaps out of her mind controlled state and asks Alethea what she is doing. Alethea states that she needs help because Building 26 is after her. Alethea explains that an agent is after her and that he has a grudge against her. While Claire is hesitant to get involved, Hiro and Ando jump at the idea to help someone. They agree to wait outside and stand guard. Alethea tells Claire that she would have normally never gone to her for help, as she has her own "group" that she turns to when she is in trouble. Claire claims that she feels better being independant but Alethea calls her foolish. They receive a message from Ando, telling them that they have spotted the agent. Claire tells them to wait but is interrupted when there is a loud smash. Alethea screams as Agent Penn enters the store from the back door. Alethea tries to make Penn believe that she is nobody but he is wearing earphones, making her ability useless. He is about to shoot them when Rachel teleports in with Hiro and Ando. Penn is surprised that Rachel has a power and Rachel asks him why he is after Alethea. Alethea begs him to stop and apologizes for what she did. Penn is surprised to hear that and lowers his gun. Penn and Alethea leave and Rachel and Claire thank Hiro and Ando for their help. Vic returns, completely unaware of what occured in the shop.

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CVPD desk officer Rachel Claire Lieutenant Lenks Vic

Hiro Nakamura Ando Masahashi Alethea Thorn Agent Penn

Chapter 603

Chapter 603: Wild Things (released 9/1/2009)

Rachel investigates a lead into who has been chasing Claire. Meanwhile, Claire and Sandra are attacked with a beast of a problem at home.

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Claire is at Sam's Comics with Rachel and Vic.

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Vic Rachel Claire John Mulligan Skinny guy Large guy Gail Bowman Jennie Bowman

Hiro Ando Markus Gaines Sandra Mr. Muggles Magdalena Muller Chris Bowman

Chapter 604

Chapter 604: Catching Fire (released 9/8/2009)

Rachel and Claire try to reacquire Eric Thompson, Jr.'s trail with the help of an old ally and some new friends. But both Rachel and Claire are struggling with their own issues too. Can Eric Thompson, Jr., be stopped before the situation comes to a head?

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Sandra Claire Rachel Micah Katherine Murry Kelli Wheaton Miles Lecomte Therese Bryne

Pacy McNeil Theodore van den Burg Chris Gail Jennie Vic Lyle

Chapter 605

Chapter 605: Yesterday's Angels (released 9/15/2009)

The conclusion of "Faction Zero." Claire, Rachel, Micah, and their allies gather to try and stop Eric Thompson, Jr. before he can kill Sabine Hazel. Claire says her pre-college goodbyes and worries about finding a replacement for her position at Sam's Comics. Rachel becomes increasingly moody.

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Claire Rachel Vic Callum Trevor Tanaka Alex West Rosen

Micah Sparrow Redhouse Abigail Chris Gail Jennie

Chapter 606

Chapter 606: Path to Redemption (released 9/22/2009)

What happened to our heroes over the summer? Learn more about Claire, Hiro/Ando, Micah, and others in this special compilation Interactive Story.

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Trivia

• Chapters 601-605 were released in the summer after Season Three, but 606 was released after Season Four began.
• Although everything from Chapters 601 - 605 are contained in Chapter 606, there are an extra few pages at the end of Chapter 606 in which Rachel watches a number of evolved humans at the carnival, including Sabine Hazel, Chris, Gail and Jennie Bowman.

See Also

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