Ok, there's only one way to get an ability, you have to be born with the genetic anomoly. No one gives it to you, and you don't have to fall into a vat of radioactive goo. You don't know about this abnormality until you start seeing the signs...
Ok, if you haven't seen the show you might be a little confused about what an ability is. Basically if you've ever seen X-men or been on an elemental roleplay, its kind of like that. Now these people with abilities aren't mutants, so no wings or different eye colors and such. Just the basics. Its just one extra thing that a person can do that normal people can't. For instance, here's some examples:
Now for people who have seen the show there is only one power sponge (a person who can absorb and use the ability of others) and that's Peter. Unless you can come up with a unique way for this to happen... and then I may consider it.
When you sign up for Six Months Ago, on your application you will have to put that you're Listed and then put down a couple suggestions for your characters ability. Abilities in some way reflect the person that has them, like a person with a unpredictable or seductive nature might have a heat or fire ability, a person who is put in harm's way a lot may be a healer or extremely strong. So keep that in mind when you're suggesting. Also, if said power has to do with your history specifically, make sure you make that note in your application or I'll be really confused, lol.
After you're on the site for awhile and have been respectively active, an admin will PM you a couple suggestions for a power and you can choose which you would like. Simple as pie...
Those joining the site as Ability Holders or Company Partners, or anyone else who has already manifested and is a made-up, will still undergo the power suggestions. This means, do not apply with a specific power in mind for your character, apply with three suggestions. I will choose one and give you one of my own suggestions, like all those who are listed.
Getting an ability is not all fun and games, mostly because now an organization called "The Company" will be after you. Mostly their a bag and tag 'em organization, but if they decide you're power is useful or dangerous you may be recruited or "put down" respectfully. And being recruited isn't as fun as it sounds. All ability holders that have come in contact with The Company come away with a gap in their memory gone, a bad headache, and a new small two line tattoo on the back of their neck or shoulder. The tattoo is their tracking device... I won't go into the boring science of it right now, but suffice it to say, it won't be easy to hide from them again.
Also there are some other dangers like what the general public will do if they found out about you, so be careful to use your power around civilians. And of course there's always other dangers lurking around the corner...