Gabriel

Gabriel Gray
Portrayed By	Zachary Quinto
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	June 2, 1977
Age	30
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Aliases	Sylar, Detective Hanson (once!), Muffin
Place of Birth	New York City, NY, USA
Current Location	Paris, France
Occupation	Watchmaker
Known Relatives	Virginia Gray (adoptive mother; deceased), Martin Gray (adoptive father), Samson Gray (biological father; location unknown)
Significant Other	None
Known Abilities	Many, see section for details
First Appearance	One Giant Leap

Gabriel Gray is a serial killer wanted by the FBI, the Company, and known to many of the Evolved in New York as a murderer who viciously steals the powers of other Evolved. He has moved throughout the country stealing other evolved human's abilities to take for himself, growing stronger with each power he obtains. He is currently in New York City, taking advantage of the city's vast population to seek out other Evolved to kill and steal abilities from. Having turned his back on that life, he has taken up his old watchmaker job again and currently runs his watchshop, Gray & Sons, in Brooklyn. Gabriel became a monk and is now celibate in the middle of nowhere, residing in some monastery.

History

Gabriel Gray was the son of a watchmaker who had a desire to be special. To be different. He wished that one day someone would come and tell him that his family was not his real family. Lo and behold, however, the son of a watchmaker became a watchmaker. It wasn't until he was contacted by Chandra Suresh did his dream come true— he was different. He was special. He had a very special power, one that set him apart from normal humans and other Evolved. He had the power to take other's abilities. He knew what made them tick. Events eventually led Gabriel to become a monster and begin using his ability to steal the powers of others. Adopting the name Sylar, he began a quest to collect as many powers from others as possible.

Timeline

2007

Month of February

February 28th - She's Leaving Home: Sylar drops in on Mohinder and Molly for an unexpected visit, but he has very expected demand of Mohinder.
February 28th - Fixing a Hole: The continuation of She's Leaving Home, Sylar forces Mohinder and Molly to the doctor's lab, where Noah and Hiro show up, throwing a wrench in Sylar's plans.

Month of March

March 4th - It's Really Not a Tumor: Sylar meets Detective Damaris for the first time, and deduces she's seeing Mohinder because she has an ability. What was supposed to be a simple chat turns sour for the killer.
March 5th - Unprofessional: Following his arrest, Sylar is interrogated by Judah and Damaris.
March 6th - Let's Play A Game: This time around, detective Damaris chooses to interrogate Sylar on her own. A bad mistake.
March 8th - Game Over: Mara decides she wants to go another round with Sylar. An even worse mistake.
March 10th - Cat and Mouse: Having been released from prison, Sylar immediately hunts down that which he wants most. Claire Bennet's blood.
March 11th - Destiny - Beginning of the End: From the failure at the Petrelli mansion, Sylar finds himself broken in an alley… but unexpected help arrives.
March 17th - Destiny - Posturing: Kellie and Sylar show just how twisted two psychopaths can be when teamed up together.
March 24th - Destiny - Plan B: The plan is set into action, and Sylar and Kellie go after Molly Walker.
March 26th - Destiny - Hostage Situation: Sylar and Kellie force Mohinder to do his work, but soon realize they'll need further help if Sylar wants his cure.
March 30th - Destiny - Endgame: The cure.

Month of April

April 1st - Mental Health Day: Sylar gets a new trick, one he's going to have a lot of fun with. Now you see him, now you don't.
April 6th - Kill Mara: Vol One: Sylar's struggle to finally kill Mara once and for all, the struggle climaxing with a showdown between Peter and Sylar, hero and villain.
April 23rd - Don't Make Me Hurt You: Sylar has a message for Mohinder, and the killer uses Molly to tell him.

Month of May

May 5th - Never Have Time To Fall: Sylar gets another brand new ability, one that should prove fun.

Month of September

September 24th - Truce - Propositions: Sylar receives a note from an old friend asking him for a meeting.
September 27th - Approaching Midnight: Sylar and Kellie break into Primatech Research, and Sylar immediately heads to a newfound treasure trove of abilities.

Month of October

October 1st - Waking Nightmare: Sylar's luck looks up as he comes face to face with several Heroes… only to have his luck fall as the real Elle Bishop manages to take him down.
October 08th - Doctor, Detective, Deranged: Mohinder Suresh and Detective Damaris pay the serial killer a visit in his Level 5 cell to gloat.
October 11th - One Time Too Many: Detective Damaris brings Agent Nova along for another poke at the serial killer.
October 24th - My Father, the Hero: Nearly two weeks after escaping from Level 5, Sylar continues to hunt down the villains for his own gain, but comes across something much better.

Month of November (contains Season 3 material)

November 18th - Killers: Sylar goes after Claire one more time, only to find himself somewhere he never expected to be.
November 19th - The Patriarch and the Pariah: Sylar finds himself at Pinehearst with Mr. Linderman, who introduces Sylar to someone who has very interesting news for the serial killer.
November 25th - Her Nightmare: Disturbed by his own thoughts, Sylar remains locked up in his own apartment, cutting himself off from the world. However, Christmas comes early this year, as Sylar receives a gift he just can't say no to…
November 25th - Dreaming's End: After a year of of struggle, failing, and searching for the one ability Sylar covets most, he finally gets what he wants.

Month of December (contains Season 3 material)

December 1st - Warning - Going against everything he's ever done for the past year, Sylar travels to Bob Bishop's office to warn him his life is in danger. Instead of running into Bob, however, he runs into someone else: his daughter.
December 2nd - The Shape of Things: A montage featuring several characters from the game, it adds a little insight to why Sylar warned Elle about her father, rather than killing either of them.
December 4th - Also Sprach Zarathustra: Peter Petrelli hunts down Sylar at an old, abandoned warehouse, fully intent on taking revenge for what Sylar did to Claire.
December 7th - The Best Laid Plans: Sylar awakens to find himself in a strange room with a strange woman. The animal begins to feel caged, and lashes out.
December 8th - An Offer of Help: Peter visits Sylar in custody at Bat Country Labs, intending to get some questions answered… and maybe extend an offer.
December 10th - Better Man: Nathan pays Sylar a visit to dish out some good ol' American justice.
December 10th - Better Man's Brother: Peter returns to Bat Country Labs after a phone call from Cass informing him of what happened between Nathan and Sylar.
December 14th - Good Guys and Bad Guys: Intruders descend on Bat Country Labs and attack Cass, and Gabriel decides to help her.
December 15th - A Gift, or a Curse?: Step into the Twilight Zone of Heroes MUSH.
December 18th - Time to Move: Peter shows up at Bat Country Labs to take Gabriel to his new home.
December 23rd - It's Raining Cookies: Peter and Gabriel take a trip to a shopping mall to buy clothes and Christmas presents. Insanity ensues.
December 24th - Reliving The Day: At the warehouse where Gabriel is being kept, Peter suddenly collapses out of the blue. Finding phone numbers on Peter, Gabriel calls the first one he recognizes: Nathan Petrelli.
December 24th - If Holiday Wishes Were Horses: Nathan shows up to collect the collapsed Peter from Gabriel.
December 29th - Monstrum In Animo: Elle Bishop decides to pay Gabriel a visit, and he proves the one thing he doesn't want to.
December 29th - Menschliches, Allzumenschliches: Peter wakes up and visits Gabriel, not very long after Elle leaves. A worried Gabriel sends Peter after her.
December 30th - Tabula Rasa: After wandering the city for a day, Gabriel visits the only place he can think to go. Elle Bishop's apartment.

2008

Month of January

January 2nd -Who We Are: A montage featuring several of the MUSH characters, one of which Gabriel is part of.
January 3rd - Strange New Beginning: After setting up shop in Gray and Sons, Gabriel receives a very unexpected visitor.
January 3rd - The Next Step: Gabriel receives another visitor, and he, Peter, and Elle hatch a plan.
January 5th - Fixing What's Broken: Peter and Kory secretly set up in the same hotel as Elle and Gabriel, and they enter into the mind of a serial killer.
January 6th - Deadline: Noah Bennet pays Gabriel and Elle a visit to deliver an ultimatum.
January 12th - It Starts With One: Elle manages to convince Gabriel to go to 7-11 for a Slusho, but it's never that simple.
January 12th - Suddenly Sahara: Hiro whisks Gabriel away to the middle of the Sahara desert to ask some important questions.
January 14th - The Unexpected: Gabriel and Elle aren't even at their new hideout for a day when Angela Petrelli herself shows up. Unexpected things happen!
January 15th - Path to Freedom: Gabriel steps out of the hotel to go get supplies. He needs to paint the future.
January 15th - Supplies: On the way to get the supplies, Gabriel runs into a stranger who just so happens to know who he is.
January 15th - Honey, I'm Home: Gabriel returns to the hotel expecting to find Elle. He finds something different.
January 18th - Error of Ways: Gabriel and Angela meet up to bargain.
January 19th - Tragedy Calls: Gabriel and Elle share a phone call, but Peter arrives to interrupt. He doesn't seem very happy with Gabriel.
January 20th - Gratitude: Elle comes back to New York to save Gabriel from his fate. Somehow this leads a fight, but what's new?
January 23rd - Two Sides of the Same Coin: We're going to Maine!
January 25th - So Much For Normal: Sometimes things don't go so well.
January 25th - Coping Strategies: Is this really a good way to cope? Maybe.
January 28th - Revelation: Gabriel reveals something that he's been playing close to the chest.
January 28th - Busted: The title says it all.
January 31st - Look To The End: The assault on Pinehearst begins.
January 31st - Following Protocol: From dealing with one company to dealing with another.

Month of February

February 2nd - A Hint of Warmth: Elle finally begins to show signs of life. Gabriel is not displeased.
February 2nd - Lie and Promise: Turns out someone wasn't entirely truthful with Gabriel.
February 9th - Checking Up: Peter stops by his apartment to see how Elle and Gabriel are holding up. Later that night, though, things take an interesting turn…
February 10th - Justice and Redemption: Angela and Gabriel meet up at his old shop to discuss the recent turning of events. Angela says things that Gabriel does not like to hear, and another side of him takes control of the situation.
February 12th - Waffle Emergency: IHOP. Need I say more?
February 15th - Company for Dinner: No, not THAT Company. Hiro stops by and has dinner with Gabriel and Elle. Plans are discussed!
February 16th - A Likely Story: Did Gabriel murder someone again? Oh, that Gabriel.
February 20th - War of Words: Stopping by the shop to inspect damage, Gabriel receives a mystery phone call. Who could it be?!
February 23rd - Celebration Ruined: Elle and Gabriel fight. Shocking, yes?
February 27th - The Plan: It's… the plan!

Intuitive Aptitude

Intuitive aptitude is the superhuman ability used to analyze complex systems and intuitively understand how they work without special education or training. Gabriel once used this power to determine how other anomalistic abilities work, and used it to his advantage to steal other's powers and use them for himself. These days, much like before he became a serial killer, he uses it to fix watches.

Relationships

Being a serial killer, one doesn't make many relationships. However, with reforming, Gabriel has formed the loose bonds of friendship with a few people.

Things to Note

• Gabriel has returned the Kensei Sword to Hiro Nakamura.