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Okay, so after reflecting on a few of the scenarios we have seen with Micha, I have formulated some possibile powers that Micha could have. Let me list them first and then comment on them - amplified hearing ability, the ability to see through objects (a.k.a. X-Ray vision), or the ability to sense the powers and locations of other people with special abilities (like Callisto in X-Men 3). I also would like to comment on Astral Projection, which is a possibility that PlutoniumBoss posted here:

http://www.superhiro.org/micha-vt133-15.html

but I will comment on this last power at the end of my post. On to the first one -an amplified hearing ability. Scene: when Niki and D.L.'s mother are in the kitchen and are arguing about D.L., they seem to be "whisper shouting", but it seems as if Micha may be far enough away to not hear their conversation. The camera then pans to Niki's face, which then turns towards Micha, and we can see Micha is staring at the two of them as if he can hear their conversation. I'm not sure how close in proximity Micha was to them, but if he was far enough away, then an increased sense of hearing is a possibility. Also, how else would he know about his mother doing those "things" in the garage. If he was in another room, then an amplified hearing ability would allow him to hear what Niki was doing/saying while she was broadcasting herself over the internet in the garage.

The ability to see through objects (X-Ray vision): Again, I base this on the fact that Micha knows what Niki has been doing in the garage (which occurs right after he asks her to play Scrabble). With X-Ray vision, he could see through the walls of the house and witness his mother doing her "job".

The ability to sense powers and locations of other people with powers: Actually, Sniperomega also mentioned something like this in the link I posted above (the theory that Micha has a psychic link with everyone within a certain distance away from him). One scene that supports this theory is actually a scene that we haven't seen in an episode yet, only in the previews. It is the part when Micha is talking to D.L. and says, "You know how you have a secret? Well, mom has one too." Clearly Niki has not told Micha about her alter ego - she doesn't even fully realize that she has one yet! And we are unsure if D.L. has told Micha about his ability to pass through matter, but we can assume that he probably hasn't. Thus, how else would Micha know that his "mom has a secret too" unless he was somehow psychologically connected with those around him, or at least those around him who have powers, like Callisto in X-Men? The fact that he is a genius may be a side effect of his power, or in fact may be what has caused his power to develop. All's we do know is that he is incredibly smart, and this mental power seems to be the only one that can feasibly work hand in hand with the fact that he is a genius.

Although having a psychic connection with those around him (whether it's just the "special" people, or everybody) compliments the fact that he is a genius, PlutoniumBoss's theory of Astral Projection seems to make the most sense ONLY if it really is true that Micha's power has to do with both of his parents' powers, which is something that PlutoniumBoss had read somewhere. I'd actually prefer if Micha had this power over the psychic connection one for the sheer visual and enjoyment factor, but in terms of which one I am leaning towards, I would have to say the Callisto-like psychic connection with a hint of genius.

Let me know what you think! Surprised

SalmonGod · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject:

I think genius alone works for him as well right now.... he learns all these things about his parents via deduction... he's probably smart enough to put these clues (and more, I'm sure) together -- "mom has lots of money problems, she works from home, she disappears in the garage behind a locked door whenever she says she's working, I snuck in there one time and saw all the equipment..."

Lyricb · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject:

I don't know if him knowing about what his mom does in the garage is a result of his superpower...kids are pretty darn astute and you really can't hide stuff like that from them.

Captain Savem · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject:

popkorn615 · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject:

I see your points. But how does that explain him knowing about D.L.'s, and especially about Niki's "secret"?

Erden · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject:

I still really like my idea for Micah.

We know that he is super intelligent and he can easily build a computer whilst knowing what to do. What if he were to get enough parts to build an exosuit or a small mech or something? He doesn't have to have powers if he can build a mech with weapons installed (I dunno how he would get weapons). That would be great, a little genius kid in a robot.

Sister · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

Hmm. I personally think his superpower is super-intelligence. I think his building a computer strongly hints at that.

Captain Savem · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject:

superfiedman · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject:

Their secrets may be just that they've killed someone. Micah may not even know about the superpowers.

sniperomega · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

i think the genious part was before the eclipse though.

so it isnt really a 'power'. though it may have seriously advanced because of the eclipse.

popkorn615 · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:05 pm Post subject:

oxigen · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:20 am Post subject:

Great, you two just said what i wanted to...
We don't know at all, what kind of secrets Micah wat referring at!!!
- strip job
- killing some man and digging into the desert
- secret "friend" in mirror

By the way, I wonder how Nikki2 marked the place for Nikki1 where DL's ex-mates laid - maybe it was she who finished them, too?

And for the power of Micah --- maybe i am wrong but i remember reading that his power is sort of different from his mother's... or maybe i misunderstood