Michael's blood test

[Brother Desmond]

Originally Posted by losttime

I could be wrong but I dont think the blood test done on them was nothing more than just mind games or if theywere checking for something it wasnt for a life threatening sickness.

I think the Others drew blood from Michael because they were trying to determine where Walt's "abilities" came from. We've seen through flashbacks that Walt seemed to have some sort of power before coming to the island. We've also seen what he is capable of on the island.

Once the Others took Walt I'm assuming they not only tested to see the extent of his capabilities, but where they came from. Testing Walt's biological father would be a good place to look.

[losttime]

Originally Posted by Brother Desmond

I think the Others drew blood from Michael because they were trying to determine where Walt's "abilities" came from. We've seen through flashbacks that Walt seemed to have some sort of power before coming to the island. We've also seen what he is capable of on the island.

Once the Others took Walt I'm assuming they not only tested to see the extent of his capabilities, but where they came from. Testing Walt's biological father would be a good place to look.

That is possible but they also took a sample of Kate's, Jacks and I think Sawyer's blood as well.

I dont think the Others were checknig for Walts true relationship with Michael.

Also with their little folders on all the Losties I am surprised they would need to do blood sampling to check Michaels relationship with Walt. hey knew quite a bit from those folders and Michael/Walts relationship would most likely be in there.

[Brother Desmond]

Originally Posted by losttime

That is possible but they also took a sample of Kate's, Jacks and I think Sawyer's blood as well.

I dont think the Others were checknig for Walts true relationship with Michael.

Also with their little folders on all the Losties I am surprised they would need to do blood sampling to check Michaels relationship with Walt. hey knew quite a bit from those folders and Michael/Walts relationship would most likely be in there.

If you are thinking about when the Others took Jack, Kate and Sawyer at the end of season 2/beginning of season 3, I don't think blood was taken. I think the bandages on their arms were from the sedatives the Others gave them so they could be transported to the other island.

Yes, the folders would give the Others background information on Walt and Michael's relationship but it wouldn't explain how or why Walt seemingly has abilities, hence the Others performing tests on Walt. Plus I don't think the Others weren't concerned with Michael and Walt's relationship, only with what Walt could do.