"Heroes" Chapter 3 "Volume3: Villains" will begin with the assassination attempt on Nathan, which follows directly from the end of Season 2. Peter and Matt, who are present, are caught off guard and fall into panic, forcing the press conference to end prematurely. Sylar, whose powers have partially returned, decides to go after cheerleader Claire again, intending to once more take Claire's abilities. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Japan, Hiro and Ando uncover a family secret that could destroy the world, and the future will once again put them to a severe test. A new character, Daphne, makes her appearance here. In New York, Suresh's research, with the help of Maya, makes a major breakthrough. This breakthrough will either change the entire world or destroy it completely. Niki will make her appearance as a new character Tracy Strauss.