I was at the grocery store buying soda after heroes. I saw a magazine (can't remember which one) But i was reading little bits of it and Mr. Kring said something about not using time travel as much, because it was used as a crutch for writers.

Anyways I don't know if hero will be getting his power back anytime soon, there is no formula left, and the only way as of right now that i can see him getting it back is ando and daphne traveling to the past and stealing one more shot for hiro.

I'm kinda glad in a way, it might help him develop his skills as a Hero without the need for his ability. So he could work on his sword handling and such, and maybe we can see him develop closer ties with other characters as well.

I agree with Tim Kring about the crutch that is Time Travel. Each Volume of the show now has used it to develop the main arc of the show and it'll be interesting to see if they can do Volume 4 without the need for it.

I also think it would be a great change of pace and also let his character grow. But if you remember on the papers nathan handed to the president Hiro was listed, even though he has no powers at all. That should be interesting. And i love knowing ando wasn't on that list at all. Since everyone besides matt and his speed-girl thinks ando is powerless.