Heroes Spoilers: The Future of Niki

E! Online is typically good for a few Heroes spoilers. So let's get right two the following pair of nuggets, each of which involves Niki Sanders (Ali Larter):

Q: Anything on Heroes?
A: Expect all the regulars who didn't share scenes last year to spend time together onscreen this year. The producers are looking to weave the various story arcs together more tightly. Most notably, Niki leaves her family troubles behind and connects up with the show's larger mythological mysteries.

Q: Dying for more Heroes dish, if you've got it…
A: Claire and Niki finally cross paths.