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Another Fine Mess Part 5
Behold spineless masses, it's “The Spider-Man and Wolverine Show.” As cartoon versions of the duo descend the show's theme song starts playing over screens displaying flashbacks of the twos misadventures through time.
“Web-slinger and Weapon X! On crazy adventures, loaded with sex! And punching and beer and things that go Boom! Robots and dinosaurs and planet-sized Doom! Watch them act stupid as they're tripping through time! Something something something that rhymes! Best show around, everyone says so! All thanks to the genius of the all-mighty Mojo!”
It's not sexy enough, screams Mojo, who's fat and disgusting face declares that if there is one thing he knows, it's sexy. This show is the most unsexy thing Mojo has ever been involved in and it disgusts him with the lack of disgustingness and depravity.
One of his underlings challenges Mojo that he had said he wanted less sex and more violence. Mojo rants that he said that five whole minutes ago. If this guy can't pull his weight, Mojo will have him deboned and sold as a sleeping bag along with having his children's faces woven into a blanket. Mojo takes a second to command his assistant Domo to make the flayed-face skin blankets happen and to have the underling's family killed to help motivate him.
The underling mentions that there is still the girl that they have been forcing Spider-Man to dream about so as to bring her in as a possible love interest. Mojo commenting on the “originality” of Spider-Man in a long and lasting relationship loves the idea and tells Domo to cancel his last order. Domo tosses away a bloody knife agreeing, “Of course, sir.” Slapping the underling on the back, he tells him to keep up the good work and that he was sorry to hear about his family.
Yelling at Domo, Mojo demands to know who the film crew behind him is and why are they breathing all his air? Domo explains that they are the documentary crew for the behind the scenes feature being made about the show. Mojo berates them for breathing the air that he owns and tells them to stop stealing it. As the crew holds their breath, Mojo is ready to begin the interview.
Mojo monologues his own praises, declaring Mojo Productions to have outdone itself with this new hit series. In all his glory and genius, Mojo has finally unlocked the recipe for television greatness: time travel. Time itself now bends to Mojo's whim and the shooting of entertainment will never again be restricted, with the ability to film in any location in history or future. When the film crew, still holding their breath, fails to respond to his speech, he orders Domo to melt them into paste and slather them on his hindquarters.
At this moment, thuggish Czar and his dwarf friend Big Murder show up complementing their “Boss” Mojo on his speech, but point out that he failed to mention Czar in his explanation. Mojo is peeved that Czar came to see him when he expressly told him to never show up here but decides to discuss matters with his “dear friend.” Czar is confused about how Mojo unlocked the secret of the cosmos when all he did was find Czar and let him do all the work with his “timestick.” Mojo claims that he has more than paid him enough to embellish the facts to the media, and he wants to know why Czar isn't in time making the two heroes lives miserable.
Czar grimly admits that they have a problem, to which Mojo counters that as a television producer there is no problem he can't buy, lie, litigate or murder his way out of. Czar says that they got one of the time diamonds and are now traveling outside of his power. The diamonds have a mind of their own and they may never be seen again.
At this exact moment, there is a crackle of energy and Wolverine and Spider-Man appear out of thin air. “Mojo,” snarls Wolverine and unsheathes his claws. Spider-Man is relieved that everything suddenly makes sense and wants to skip to the part where they punch people until they give up.
Mojo scrambles to order Domo to start the promos for the biggest series finale in television history. Domo informs him that the flayed-face skin blankets have sold over one billion, to which Mojo wants them to add sleeves. Cartoon Spider-Man and Wolverine pop up and claim that they now return to the show which is brought to you by Mojo brand flayed-face blankets, now with sleeves.
Swinging into battle, Spider-Man comes to the conclusion that if they are TV stars now, then he should have his own catchphrase like “Poppycock!” or “Parcheesi!” Wolverine growls “Shut up and fight,” to which Spider-Man claims that is a great catchphrase. Czar and Big Murder join the fight with enthusiasm, claiming that killing someone on live TV is on the bucket list.
Meanwhile, the Mojo lackey informs Mojo that they are introducing Spider-Man's love interest. Mojo wants it to feel organic and doesn't want it to come out of nowhere. Spider-Man suddenly falls over the girl who suddenly appeared out of nowhere and starts stammering his surprise.
Reality TV style interviews of the various characters is next on Mojo's agenda in which Spider-Man reveals he started out in pro wrestling and feels he could always go back if the superhero thing doesn't work out. He is also surprised that Saturday Night Live has never called him to host, as he could be one of the all-time greats. Mojo monologues his narcissism and claims to bring joy to millions at the suffering of a few. Those who don't see his actions as saintly suffer the consequences. Czar and Big Murder insult “Kang the Ain't-Never-Conquered-$#*@.” Orb warns that the Minutemen come for us all. The love interest girl explains she was just a bank teller who found herself bouncing through time and admits Spider-Man is cute for a guy in a mask. Wolverine just menacingly mutters “Cut.”
Back to the fateful love interest meeting, the girl recognizes Spider-Man from the bank the day this all started. Spider-Man tells her that she was in his dreams and he carved a bunch of statues of her. When she questions the sanity of the statement, Spider-Man cannot legitimately refute the concern. Just as they are about to touch hands, Big Murder sarcastically feels pity about freezing time just before their moment. Czar replies that God probably never feels bad about the stuff he pulls and what are they, if not gods?
As they search Spider-Man for the missing diamond and discuss just killing the two of them right now, a frozen Wolverine's eyes start to glow with a mysterious fire. The fire explodes out of his body, unfreezing time to the amazement of all. Spider-Man takes out Big Murder and Czar starts using his time diamond teeth studs to summon a robot and caveman. As Czar lists off all the ways he could time kill Wolverine, Logan asks why he doesn't fight like a man. Czar compares fighting Wolverine to swatting a gnat and starts listing off all of his impressive accomplishments in his travels through time. Wolverine slices apart the robot and asks Czar if he seems impressed.
As Wolverine rushes over, he says that, if Czar is half as smart as he thinks he is, he would have come back in time to warn himself of all the things Wolverine is about to do to him. Just then, a flash of time energy manifests and an elderly Czar steps out to warn his younger self.
Czar is in denial that such a frail old man could be him and discounts his warning that if he doesn't kill Wolverine, he will die and the entire world will be at risk. When old Czar tells him to step aside so he can do it himself, young Czar takes offense to the disruption in his own plans. They start arguing about respect, as Wolverine just looks on in confusion.
Spider-Man slams into the back of Wolverine, explaining that the little guy knows kung-fu he's never even heard of and questions how there are two Czars. Instead of answering, Wolverine walks over to where the Czars are arguing and a shout of pain follows a Snikt! Wolverine returns with the timestick still being held by the Czar's severed hand. “Let's go,” he tells Spider-Man and drags him through a portal.
Bloody and furious, Czar demands to know why old Czar didn't warn him about what just happened. Immediately a new time portal emerges and a slightly older version of current Czar, sporting an afro and no hand comes running through yelling out a warning that Wolverine is about to cut his arm off. “Oh damn. My bad,” he apologizes.
Mojo's lackey informs Mojo that they are off script and have lost their stars. Mojo cries in joy, claiming this is the one he wants them to remember him for. Cartoon Spider-Man and Wolverine cut in to inform that they will be right back and that the Spider-Man and Wolverine show is sponsored by Pretty Mouth Pig Peelings and Small Folk Ale.
Spider-Man and Wolverine emerge from the time portal to Spider-Man's confusion. Wolverine claims the timestick diamonds are calling to each other and have brought them to their source. After informing Wolverine that they abandoned an innocent woman back there, he looks around and realizes that the time diamonds grow on trees. Phoenix-eyed Wolverine explains that this planet they are on is unstable and that, when it explodes, the time diamonds spread throughout the cosmos. One of these asteroids will hit Earth in the late Cretaceous period.
After commenting on Wolverine's apparent Wikipedia research skills, Spider-Man starts carefully extracting the diamonds off the trees. He states that these things need to be wrapped in something soft until they can figure out how to use them. He turns around to discover Wolverine casually coating his claws in the diamonds. After throwing caution to the wind, Spider-Man admits he always wanted to bedazzle something.
Back in the Mojoverse, the three Czars are arguing until the current Czar loses his temper and shoots his elderly self for his insults. Afro Czar questions why he would kill his future self, to which they come to an understanding that they would want to be killed if they ever become that pathetic and old. The time portal opens again and Afro Czar says he forgot to tell him that this doesn't end well.
As a diamond-encrusted Spider-Man and Wolverine come barreling out of the portal, Spider-Man laments that, even though they both bedazzled themselves, Wolverine still looks tough and he looks like a horrible Liberace impersonator. Spider-Man kicks Afro Czar with the diamonds on the soles of his shoes. When no one gets the joke, he regrets that nobody appreciates the classics anymore. After Czar asks if Logan expects him to beg, Wolverine tosses Czar his timestick and then the two clash in earnest.
Wolverine enters a berserk mode that involves phoenix flames coming from his eyes and body. As he slices apart the timestick, Spider-Man questions why Big Murder has now turned into a baby. Mojo demands to know if the cameras are rolling, as the inevitable side effects of firing a phoenix gun, coming to life and jumping through time rear their ugly head. Dark Phoenix Wolverine has manifested and this could be the end of all life as we know it. Spider-Man may have just crapped his diamond encrusted underwear.
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The Hard Way (1st story)
Bobby and Sam in Mojoworld – Mojo Makes a Deal (4th story)
First story:
Predator X stands over Logan growling fiercely. Logan says to it “Heel, puppy… I don’t wanna have ta hurt you.” Punisher thinks to himself that this isn’t something he sees every day and admits that Wolverine has more experience with this type of foe.
 The mutant-devouring creature lunges at Logan who slides under it and slices it with his claws as he admits “Ah… like hell I don’t!” Predator X roars loudly and tosses Wolverine away from him. Logan lands deftly and says that the shiny beast “…kinda reminds me o’ me.” The Punisher enters the fray, thinking to himself that he didn’t track this case halfway across the globe to sit on the sidelines.
He fires both his handguns at Predator X with little effect. Logan tackles him and tells him not to provoke it. As he does so, he explains to Castle that Predator X is programmed to hunt mutants only and is only after him. Predator X dramatically proves Logan’s point as it bites down hard on his arm. Logan yells out to Castle to find Viper and leave Predator X to him. Punisher gets to his feet but is quickly attacked by an unseen figure who tells him that getting involved in her business was foolish and killing her men was stupid. She adds “But following me here to Madripoor? That’s suicide.” The woman is revealed to be Kimura, an agent of the mysterious group known as The Facility.
She tells Castle that she didn’t spend six months getting her “brain re-wired after Emma Frost’s mental meddling” to let The Facility’s plans be thwarted by a “small-time vigilante like you”. She grabs him by the shirt, gloating about how easy it will be to kill him. He proves her wrong by easily grasping her with his legs and throwing her aside. The Punisher knows little about Kimura beyond that she is selling bioweapons to Viper. Kimura recovers quickly and tells him that he’ll find she’s not so easy to kill either. He tells her he isn’t afraid to do things the hard way and grabs a gun from a fallen Hydra agent. He aims it directly into her chest and fires. The bullets merely bounce off her indestructible bosom and one grazes the Punisher’s shoulder. Kimura backhands him and sends him flying. She tells him that the “hard way” is how she prefers to handle things as well.
The Punisher ponders the nature of animals and how when they are cornered and threatened, the adrenaline rush can cause them to do crazy things. He asks Kimura if she’s a mutant given her indestructible nature. She tells him that if she were, Predator X would be after her instead of focusing solely on Wolverine. Castle tells her “We’ll just see about that…” and tackles her, driving her into the waiting jaws of Predator X. As he does so, he tells her that he bets that her mutant-eating monster doesn’t mind snacking on “plain ol’ humans” once in while. She cries out “You maniac… NO!” as Predator X bites down on the both of them! Wolverine looks up at Predator X with disappointment and says” Aw, hell! I was just gettin’ warmed up…”
Fourth story:
Roberto says to Mojo “Let’s get this thing going, big guy. Let’s sign some contracts and make a movie.” Mojo quickly corrects him, they’ll be making movies together, plural. Sam points out that that wasn’t the deal and Mojo says that they’ve yet to make a deal, they’ve simply agreed verbally to work together. He tells them that whenever they’re ready to enter into contract negotiations, they can “say when.” Bobby folds his arms and says simply “When.”
Mojo shouts, “Roll cameras!” and the walls of the plain square room they are in roll back to reveal an immense studio space. Set pieces from numerous game shows are set up throughout the studio. Sam exclaims, “What is going on here?” Mojo and his right hand man, Major Domo explain that in the Mojoverse contract negotiations are handled via televised game shows. Major Domo reveals that this is their third variation on contract negotiations. The first attempt involved battles to the death for deal points but this led to the voiding of the contracts since the involved parties were dead. Next they tried a version where Mojo always chose the games and subsequently won every deal point. After this aired, no one wanted to enter into negotiations with Mojomedia. Sam agrees that it did seem unfair. Domo goes on to explain he format they will be using. There will be seven rounds of negotiations with the winner of each round naming a condition of the contract. The loser of each round gets to pick the next game to be played. No powers until the contract is settled.
With the parameters set, Mojo names the first challenge: MOJO FEUD! Sam and Roberto face off against a family of Mojos… Mojo as the “dad”, a Mojo mom, Mojo grandpa and two adorable Mojo kids. Major Domo acts as the show’s host and asks the Mojo family to name the person most associated with the phrase “Male Motion Picture Sex Symbol”. The family brainstorms ideas: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, David Hasselhoff. Finally, they come up with their answer: Mojo! Every answer on the board turns out to be some version of Mojo and thus, he wins this round of negotiations. Sunspot begins to protest saying “Oh, this is bull—.” As the winner, Mojo gets to name the first condition of their deal --- Sam and Bobby will produce eight movies in one month!
As the losers of round one, Sam and Bobby get to pick the next game. They ask how they know what to pick and Major Domo provides them with a list of choices. Sam enthusiastically suggests “Mojowood Squares” and says that he loves Jim J. Bullock! ‘Berto suggests that it might be a whole board full of Mojos and they should pick something random and points to a Mojo version of “Press Your Luck”. Sam agrees since the game’s rules would allow them to avoid Mojo with the chant “No Mojos!” Despite their hopes, the game is clearly rigged in Mojo’s favor and he wins the round, despite Sam’s heartfelt chants of “Big bucks, no Mojos!” Mojo sets Rule #2: If they fail to make the allotted number of movies in the given time, they both become his slaves for all time!
Once again, Sam and Bobby get to pick the game. They ask if they have to stick to the recommended game list and despite Mojo’s orders, Major Domo tells them they can pick any game they like. Cannonball points out that Mojo only knows TV stuff and so they pick a popular tabletop game: Helicarrier (The Marvel equivalent of Battleship!) Mojo calls for E4… every time and Sam swiftly sinks his Helicarrier winning them the round! They decide to choose full creative control over actors, story and budget.
Next up is a Mojoworld version of $100,000 Pyramid. Mojo plays with Major Domo and every category is “Things that are Mojo.” Major Domo gets Mojo to guess it with clues like “Yellow and obnoxious” before moving on to “Fat, rotund, grossly obese” Mojo warns him to “Watch it” and moves on to safer prompts such as “Master, owner, boss.” Naturally, Bobby and Sam get much tougher categories like “Things that are Cerulean” and “Things that are Corporeal”. Bobby gives clues for one category that at first stumps Sam “Selene…the Black Queen”. Sam guesses “Things that you fight”. Bobby adds “Amara… Betsy” and Sam guesses “Things that are Attractive.” Finally, Roberto adds “Uh… your sister Paige.” Sam puts his hand to his forehead and says “Things you made out with” which proves to be the correct category. ‘Berto smiles and says “Sorry.” Despite guessing this category correctly, the pair of mutants lose the round and Mojo sets yet another rule. Rule #4: Mojomedia, Inc. owns all the rights to the movies you make.
Sam and Roberto stick to their winning strategy and Mojo loses at Clue with his guess of “Longshot with the light bulb in the media room” Roberto picks their next deal point, they get to choose who distributes the films! Mojo chooses the next challenge “AMERICAN ANNIHILATORS” featuring giant killer robots. Sam and Roberto take one look at the monstrously huge mechanoids and decide to pass on this one. Mojo adds the caveat “The distributor you choose must be located in the Mojoverse” as Rule #6.
For the final round, Sam and Roberto choose Connect Four and easily best Mojo. Sunspot asks him if he realizes that this game is marked for ages 7 and up. Mojo pounds his fist on the board as Roberto declares their final rule “While making our movies you have to supply us with all the hot girls and fruity drinks we want!” Mojo declares this a deal and Major Domo gets to work on the paperwork. He reminds the mutants that all powers are suspended until they fulfill the contract. He tells them that the allotted month of production time will begin as soon as the papers are signed. When he asks if there’ll be anything else, Mojo demands that every board game in the Mojoverse be destroyed. Domo agrees and asks if there’s anything for Sam and Roberto. Bobby replies “Sure. Bring us the finest of your women and booze!” and ruffles Sam’s hair playfully.


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Bloodlines (First story)<br>Bobby and Sam in Mojoworld – Civil War (Third story)
First story: The Punisher tackles Kimura driving them both into the open jaws of Predator X. Castle hopes that this will throw Kimura off balance and that his body armor will protect him. He also suspected that Kimura and Viper might have a means of controlling the mutant-devouring beast. Kimura punches into the roof of Predator X’s mouth and she and the Punisher leap free from its grasp as it collapses. Castle recovers his footing immediately and draws his gun, determined to finish this. He aims it at Kimura who reminds him that his weapons are useless against her. He says that the bullet isn’t meant for her and aims his gun at Viper.
Kimura scoffs and asks why she’d care if Viper lived or died. Punisher points out that if Viper dies, then she doesn’t get paid. Kimura asks how he knows if she hasn’t already been paid. Castle says that most arms dealers have to provide a “show of force” before the sale is finalized. He figures that he and Logan are serving that purpose. Logan says “Big time” as he grabs Kimura from behind a pops a claw next to her neck. He warns her that if she moves, he’ll pop the other two and slit her jugular. She asks him if he really thinks his claws can break her skin. He replies glibly, “Just say the word and we can see for ourselves, doll.”
At that moment, Tyger Tiger arrives on a souped up motorcycle, flanked by two of her people. She demands to know what they done to her city! Logan tells the Punisher to “stay cool” since Tyger and her crew is with him. Tyger corrects him and says that given the situation, he’s with her. He tells her that they can argue semantics later and tells Castle that they’re leaving. The Punisher says “Not before we finish this!” He fires his gun and Kimura calls out “NO!” as she tries to shield Viper from the shot. She deflects several bullets but a few get past her and hit a tank filled with combustibles. It ignites in a fiery explosion and collapses the building atop Viper and Kimura. Wolverine curses and tells Tyger Tiger to get them out of here.
Kimura helps Viper out of the rubble and receives a terse thank you. Kimura makes it clear that she’s only interested in her money and not her gratitude. Viper replies flatly that she only pays for weapons that work, which Predator X clearly doesn’t. She looks down at the destroyed creature with a glare of disappointment and states that though the arrival of the Punisher and Wolverine caught them by surprise, it’s no excuse for failure. Kimura sees something of interest and turns away from Viper. Viper mistakes this for dismissal and warns Kimura that turning her back on Viper comes with serious consequences. Kimura runs her finger across a wall and shows Viper the blood on it. She says that she wasn’t walking away from her and seems to see some value in this sample.
Back at Tyger Tiger’s place, the Punisher is being tended to by Tyger Tiger’s medic. He asks “What the hell is going on here?!?” Logan introduces Tyger Tiger as the de facto ruler of the Madripoor Underground but makes it clear she’s “one of the good guys”. Tyger warns that there won’t be much to rule soon as Madripoor has been in a constant power struggle since Chief Tai’s death. Castle says that he was under the impression that the police were just for show in Madripoor and that the underworld ran things. Logan explains that there was always a balance in Madripoor, in large part due to his partner in the ownership of the Princess Bar, Seraph. Seraph was the real power broker in Madripoor and she kept relative order between the various factions. Tyger adds that when Seraph died, “everything went to hell.” Castle guesses correctly that this is precisely when Viper made a play for power in Madripoor. Tyger’s medic confirms that Viper returned from exile looking for revenge. Tyger Tiger worries that now Viper has her hands on the monstrous Predator X.
Logan crushes his beer can and wonders what good a Predator X will do in Madripoor given that they were created to hunt mutants. Tyger Tiger informs him that her black market sources tell her that it may now be possible to reprogram the Predator X creatures to hunt whoever the buyer selects. The Punisher asks if this is possible and Tyger’s medic responds that it is since these creatures were bred to lock onto specific genetic signatures, all it would require is reprogramming for the new target’s DNA. Castle sees the connection to those Kimura was trying to sell Predator X to in New York and concludes that this would be the perfect weapon for wiping out an entire Mafia bloodline without lifting a finger. Tyger’s doctor says it’s still theoretical but scientifically feasible. Logan suggests that since Castle messed up their original test run, they’ve set up shop here in Madripoor. Tyger Tiger asks the obvious question “What would they test it on?”
In a hidden laboratory, Kimura and Viper smile as they receive an inoculation labeled “Test Subject: Castle, Frank”. Kimura injects the serum into a slumbering Predator X. The creature instantly wakes… a vicious gleam in its hungry eyes.
Third story: Sam and Roberto are sitting in the directors’ chairs on the set of their first film. They introduce themselves to the “audience” and then share the title of their first joint venture as filmmakers… CIVIL WAR! Sam offers the audience a behind the scenes look at the making of a Mojomedia movie from start to finish. ‘Berto adds “In conjunction with Bobby and Sam’s Big Show Pictures”. Sunspot goes on to summarize the plot “… (a) story about brother fighting brother.  A battle over the previous sins of a nation and the path it will take going forward.” Sam interrupts and adds that it’s a story of “Northern aggression by Yankee devils” until his Southern rant is interrupted by a subtle signal from Bobby. Sam shrinks back and says sheepishly “You’re going to make me cut that, aren’t you?”
Various Mojoverse actors are dressed as Marvel heroes and villains with the main cast in bizarre hybrids of the heroes’ costumes and Civil War era costumes. Roberto introduces the scene they are filming: Capt. America and Iron Man are both trying to win over the still neutral Spider-Man at a fancy dinner in Washington. Sam adds that times are tense and war is imminent. Bobby asks for a fresh cocktail as Sam cries out “ACTION!”
The various faux heroes are seated around a banquet table eating Happy Meals… except for the Beast who is eating cat food and Venom who is eating… brains. “Cap” breaks into a speech about the coming firestorm and asks who would want to be in control of things when all that came crashing down. “Iron Man” begins to respond but forgets his line and calls out for it.
Sam, scratches his head and recites the line “I’m a futurist…that’s the way my mind works…” etc, etc. Roberto calls for a break in the filming and grabs another drink. “Tony” approaches them to air some concerns. After he makes some obligatory compliments to the script, Sam confesses that he can’t write at all and just ripped some scenes off from other movies. “Tony” complains that he doesn’t think his character would act this way and that how he is portrayed may lead to him being typecast as a bad guy and hurt the financial prospects for his upcoming solo film.
Mojo interrupts their discussion and Roberto assures “Iron Man” that if anything is amiss they’ll fix it in post-production. He hands “Tony” his drink and turns his attention to Mojo and Major Domo. Mojo is irate and demands to know where the sex, violence and action are in this overblown, costly period piece. Roberto handles Mojo’s wrath with ease and leads the corpulent ruler of the Mojoverse to a “great scene” they are filming. The romantic scene is between “Luke Cage” and “Jessica Jones” and is lifted straight from the classic exchange between Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler in “Gone with the Wind”. Luke declares his love for her, she pulls away and as he pulls her in for a kiss, he echoes the famed lines of Clark Gable. An unseen stagehand places a wig over his head that makes him look just like Rhett Butler. As the two kiss, Sam and Major Domo tear up and ‘Berto hands them each tissues.
Mojo is still livid and demands excitement worthy of a true blockbuster. Roberto reminds him that they have total creative control. Mojo demands spectacular fight scene despite their contractual agreements and then cites a clause that may allow him to force them to do as he demands. Bobby tells him that he’s making that up and Mojo challenges him to prove it. Bobby assumes his Sunspot form and suggests they settle this the old-fashioned way. Sam points out the irony of getting into a fight to avoid adding a fight scene to their film. Mojo smiles broadly and points out that since Sunspot used his powers, he has violated the terms of their agreement. This gives Mojo temporary control allowing him to make script changes. It also negates the powers of the offending party… in this case, Sunspot. Bobby’s powered form disappears and he lands on his backside with an “Ouch!”
Mojo wastes no time and immediately calls for several big FX laden scenes to be added in. He adds that he wants Tom Selleck as Rhett Butler and Roberto replies happily “Nice.” Mojo also commands Major Domo to inquire into getting Meryl Streep to play Mammy. He then orders costumes for Sam and Bobby! A short while later, Mojo declares “ACTION!” on their biggest scene yet! Bobby and Sam are in the middle and Bobby warns “This is gonna hurt, Sammy.” The two young mutants find themselves smack dab in the middle of a battle royale! Hundreds of superhumans clad in blue and grey Civil War era uniforms clash in a tangled melee of action. Mojo sees dollar signs as early test screenings of the dailies show success among “the young adult demo and lonely males aged 26-42 still living at home with their parents”. Major Domo declares it a success and suggests they do this every summer. Mojo squeals with delight “I smell SEQUEL!”


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Once More, With Feeling
Magneto stands before his fellow X-Men in attendance (Quicksilver, Iceman, Sabretooth, Morph, Storm, Banshee, Nightcrawler) and addresses them on a matter of importance. He’s planned out a raid and expects some of his people not to make it back. His statement affects none of the X-Men. After all, they’ve gone on many missions before not knowing if they were coming back. What they do care about is that Magneto seems more uptight than normal. Sabretooth thinks something’s up. Banshee calms him down, knowing full well that Magneto won’t be telling them anything until he’s ready. Nightcrawler supports Banshee’s declaration and Magneto continues. He tells his team that he’s come across information, he believes to be true, which makes him doubt their very existence. He wonders if this world should exist at all. Sabretooth and Storm can’t believe that Magneto is buying into what Bishop has been saying. Quicksilver takes his father aside and tells him this is all madness. Magneto asks him if it’s any less crazy to believe that they, the X-Men, can save an entire world.
Suddenly a transportation disc opens above them. Blink comes flying through and slams on the ground. Nightcrawler starts chastising the girl for Apocalypse’s forces might track her. She tells him that her and Shiro needed to evacuate pronto. And just then Sunfire comes hurtling through. He looks like a huge fiery comet coming through the portal. Storm jumps to action and uses her power to disperse the fire caused by Shiro. Magneto yells for everyone to back away from Sunfire; his power is out of control. He wraps him up in what resembles a huge metal fist. He tells Shiro to calm down and gain control. Iceman comes to the rescue and uses his powers to dampen Sunfire’s flame.
While they are distracted, behind them, a Prelate makes it halfway through the Blink‘s portal. He is huge and grabs Nightcrawler, burning him with his touch. He’s so happy to have found the X-Men’s hidden base that he doesn’t act quickly enough when Blink closes the portal with him still partially stuck in it. Goodbye Prelate.
Now that the action is over, Quicksilver wants some answers. First of all, why did they risk exposure coming back to the mansion? Magneto walks over and Sunfire answers him. Him and Blink discovered that Apocalypse is culling humans again, even though he signed the Kelly Pact. Apocalypse’s son, Holocaust, is carrying them out personally. Most of the X-Men are left with a look of shock on their faces.
In the remains of Manhattan, Apocalypse’s faithful servant Rex makes his way inside the stronghold to meet the big man. Every step he takes crunches human bones. He’s shocked at how many. Apocalypse tells him hundreds of thousands of human remains surround him. He enjoys the smell of the death of the weak. Rex tries to update Apocalypse on some new information, but keeps rambling. Apocalypse silences him and tells him what he already knew. Delgado’s (the Prelate from earlier) death will result in finding the X-Men. He wants to know if they’ve located their base yet. Rex tells him so far not, but they will soon. Rex gazes upon Apocalypse's face and is frightened, for what he sees there he has never seen before - a smile.
Back in the Dead Zone, formerly known as Westchester, Rogue is standing with Blink while Sunfire lies on an observation table. Shiro tells Rogue that the new cullings are happening in Chicago. He wants Rogue to join them in a fight against Holocaust. A few years back, Holocaust destroyed his homeland of Japan. Sunfire will do whatever it takes to make sure it doesn’t happen again. In walks Gambit and interrupts their conversation with a little humor. Rogue is surprised that Remy is still around since Magneto sent him and his team on a mission. Gambit tells her he couldn’t leave without saying goodbye. Rogue and Gambit leave the room and a slightly miffed Blink.
Rogue and Gambit both tell each other that they might not make it back. Gambit isn’t even sure what he’s supposed to be doing and Rogue doesn’t know if she can stop Holocaust. In fact, they’re not sure what to say next. Gambit asks for a goodbye kiss, but Rogue won’t allow it. She is married to Magneto after all. Rogue sighs and Remy does his usual smooth talking. Their lips are about to come together when a cry for “Momma” is heard. It’s Blink with Rogue’s son Charles. She’s just in time. She explains to Rogue that Nanny is getting upgraded so she took Charles. She emphasizes the words “Mother”, “Son”, “Father”, “Husband” while talking to Rogue trying to shove it in Gambit’s face. Rogue takes her son and walks away. She wishes Gambit good luck. Gambit turns to Blink a little perturbed. Blink blatantly tells him she’d feel better if he was dead. He, in return, tells her some good news… he probably won’t be alive much longer. And with that, he jumps off the lookout’s edge and into the woods.
Elsewhere in the mansion, Magneto is left to his thoughts. He thinks about Xavier and what he was doing when he was a child. He wonders if Charles actually thought he could change the world. He remembers that he doubted Charles’ ideas when they were in Israel together. From behind him a voice speaks out. It’s Nightcrawler who’s been hiding in the shadows. He tells Erik that Apocalypse and Holocaust are probably trying to divide their forces with this culling business knowing full well that they’re trying to evacuate all the humans. Magneto assures Kurt that the evacuations will continue. Kurt also thinks that Apocalypse planted Bishop here in order to make him doubt himself. That’s why he’s sending him and Mystique on a mission to find Destiny to see if what Bishop says is true and also why he’s sent Peter and Katya to Seattle. Magneto, in return, has one question for Nightcrawler… does he trust him? Nightcrawler lets him know that he does. Magneto then tells Kurt to trust him on this… he’s more afraid that Bishop is telling the truth than that he is lying.
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Erik recounts to Kurt what happened on that fateful day. When Legion attempted to kill him, but instead killed his father. He doesn’t remember much, but a promise he made to Charles. He promised to make the world a better place. He intends to keep this promise even if it means changing reality to make it a better place. Kurt can’t believe that Erik would give up the lives of everyone he loves for this “better” world. Magneto assures him that he will.
(present)
In the hangar bay some of the X-Men are loading up on supplies for their trip to Chicago. They don’t want to use Blink because Holocaust would expect this and in his current condition, Sunfire might not survive the teleportation process. Instead Rogue will use her magnetic powers to fly their shuttle to Chicago. Quicksilver steps into the bay and tries to convince Rogue that heading over there with Blink and Sunfire will accomplish nothing and they can’t stop an entire culling by themselves. Sabretooth walks in with Wild Child and lets it be known that he will be making the trip as well. He and Wild Child used to work on Holocaust’s side. They want to make up for their past sins.
In walks Magneto with Sunfire leaning against him. He tells his son that it isn’t possible to decide what is more important – the evacuation or the culling. Evacuating the humans wouldn’t be worth it, if just as many were going to die in the cullings. At this point Sunfire starts walking on his own. Magneto goes on to tell Pietro that he’s putting him in charge of the X-Men. He’s heading out with the Chicago team. Quicksilver tries to dissuade him, but is silenced. Magneto leaves him with a final message, “But most of all, remind them to floss”. Pietro is taken aback at his last words. That’s when he finds out that it was Morph all along, posing as Magneto. He gives Quicksilver a kiss with his huge morphed lips. Quicksilver is not too happy and takes a swing at Morph. He misses and is left with Rogue as Morph scurries away. They have a laugh about Morph’s old costume when we still went by the name Changeling, and quickly they look solemn, knowing what’s about to happen. Pietro wants to know if she said goodbye to his father. She tells him she did not, because that would mean they’d never see each other again. They hug and wish each other good luck. She thanks Quicksilver and tells him that they’ll be back. Pietro watches as the metallic sphere blasts off and heads for Chicago.
Bishop enters the room. He wants to know why they’d go on what would seem an impossible mission. Quicksilver tells him he should already know. He comes from the “better” world. Surely it’s not a world filled with cowards. Bishop reiterates that he can’t remember much. He only knows that this reality is somehow wrong. Quicksilver’s big question is why is Bishop the only one who knows of this “better” world. He tells Bishop that this might not be great world or even the right world, but it is his world and he will fight for it! He walks away and Bishop is left alone. He agrees with what Pietro said. He knows that’s the way the Professor would have wanted it.


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No Exit
The X-Men are now in Chicago. There are humans running everywhere. Holocaust had sent out his probes and Chicago’s citizens know they’re next to go. The X-Men are disguised in regular clothing, posing as humans. They want to calm the people down and figure out a way to save them. Suddenly, Sunfire ignites and takes to the air. The humans start freaking out because they think Holocaust’s forces have already arrived. Morph tries to calm Sunfire down, but he won’t listen. He doesn’t think that helping the humans get away will save them. The only way is to stop Holocaust once and for all.
Rogue is a little upset at Sunfire’s behavior. Blink asks her if she should do something about it, but Rogue tells her no, she’ll handle it. Meanwhile in the air, Sunfire is blowing up Holocaust’s probes with his atomic flame. His blood is really boiling. Rogue takes to the air after Shiro. She tries to tell him he’s making matters worse. The probes he’s destroying are landing on the ground and exploding. He yells at her telling her how much pain Holocaust and Apocalypse have caused him. He doesn’t look like he’s going to calm down. Rogue has only one thing left she can do so she touches him with her bare hands.
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Rogue’s mind is suddenly filled with a gruesome scene from Shiro’s past. It turns out that Nemesis and Apocalypse captured Sunfire. And after seeing his nation torn apart and slaughtered, Apocalypse took him by the face and choked him under the blood-tainted water. He must have gone unconscious because that’s all Rogue recalls. Tears form at her eyes for she is feeling it the way Shiro felt it in his heart that day. Both Rogue and Shiro fall from the sky. Morph runs over and softens their landing by extending his body.
(present)
Sunfire is crying now as well. He’s mad at Rogue for invading his memories. He wanted his shame to be his alone. She assures him that he isn’t to blame for Apocalypse’s reign of terror on Japan, that he has nothing to be ashamed about. Morph brings them back to reality and reminds them of their current mission. Shiro tells Rogue he’s ready to help move these people out.
Back in Westchester County at Xavier’s old estate, Magneto sits in a room. Bishop comes to the doorway where Magneto is and yells at him. He’s mad because Magneto is “hiding” while the rest of his X-Men are all around the world going on dangerous missions for him. It turns out that Magneto is actually cradling his son to sleep. Bishop apologizes, but Erik cuts him short. He says that he should be apologizing to his son. After all, if what Bishop says is true and they have to destroy this world to get the old one back, then Charles will cease to exist. Magneto now has second thoughts on what he should do. Bishop tries to affirm the fact that it’s the right thing to do. This whole reality that exists is merely a cosmic accident. Magneto asks him if he’s ever had a child. Bishop tells him that he hasn’t. Magneto already could have guessed that. He asserts to Bishop that if he ever held a child of his own he would know that in no way was it an accident. He asks Bishop to leave him. If tonight is going to be his last night, he wants to say good-bye to his son.
In the stronghold in Manhattan, Apocalypse watches Quicksilver’s team of X-Men helping the human Sentinel evacuations on a holo-screen. He’s not too happy with how things are going and starts blasting away at his people in the room with him. He’s mad because Abyss didn’t stop the X-Men in Maine and the evacuations continue. He yells for Rex and he comes crawling. He wants an update on the search for the X-Men’s base. Rex still doesn’t know, but luckily his wrist computer starts beeping. Relieved, he shows Apocalypse the X-Men’s location; Westchester, the former residence of Charles Xavier. Apocalypse is euphoric. They’ve been in New York with him all this time. He yells for Rex to prepare his people. He’s heading there himself.
Back in Chicago, Sabretooth, with Wild Child draped over his shoulder, stands atop a building looking across the ruined remains of the city. Blink stands behind him reiterating the fact that there are still people below that need their help getting clear. Sabretooth tells her that’s why he’s called her up here. She stops him, not wanting to hear what he has to say. She knows what he wants. He wants her to teleport them to Holocaust. He tells her it will be alright. He only wants to buy Rogue and the rest of the team more time. Him and Kyle will only attempt to delay him. At this point, Clarice confesses to him that every night she prays and no matter what she prays for she always thanks God for Victor Creed. She starts to tear up after recalling the time when he saved her from Abyss so many years ago. She asks Victor if he thinks she’s stupid. He tells her no, the only “stupid” thing is giving up and not fighting. He asserts that she needs to send him to Holocaust, but if he doesn’t make it back, he wants her to kick is butt for him. She agrees, but before she can act Rogue flies in.
Rogue tells Sabretooth that there’s no way he’s going. He’s not going to get himself killed on her watch. She orders them all to get down to the ground and continue with the evac. Sabretooth becomes angry and tells her to get out of his way. A “blink” occurs and Rogue hits the ground. It turns out that Blink displaced her for a fraction of a second, which knocked her out. Sabretooth thanks Blink and she teleports him and Wild Child away. After they disappear, Blink says quietly for Creed to thank her by coming home.
Instantaneously, Sabretooth and Wild Child are ‘ported to Indianapolis. Sabretooth can’t believe that Holocaust is culling Indianapolis. He thinks something must be going on around here. He wakes Wild Child up with a jerk of his chain and the two of them go on the hunt. Almost right away they run into Holocaust. Holocaust attempts to bring up some old memories when they used to work together, but Sabretooth doesn’t want to hear it. He wants to know where all his troops are and where all the bodies of the culled are. Holocaust tells him the surviving humans have been brought to his Infinite processing plant located 20 miles away to the north. He figures since he’s going to kill Sabretooth, he can tell him this important information. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t realize Wild Child possesses some intelligence. Sabretooth sends him running to tell the others. Holocaust starts firing away at the fleeing mutant, but is stopped short by a leaping Sabretooth.
Holocaust is amazed that Sabretooth is trying to take him out on his own. Sabretooth takes a few more swings before getting knocked into a brick wall. Victor is starting to enjoy this fight. He’s really agitating Holocaust. A volley of fire emits from Holocaust’s arm and Sabretooth runs backwards to avoid it. The building around him crumbles and Sabretooth is swallowed in debris. Holocaust starts picking up chunks of building looking for Creed. From behind he emerges and throws a huge block of building right at Holocaust. It hits him in the facial part of his armor and knocks him back.
Holocaust starts taunting him, for Sabretooth is now bleeding internally - blood is leaking from his eye. This puts him in an animalistic rage and he charges Holocaust. He latches right on his helmet area and rips it right off letting loose what looks like red circular gas. Sabretooth passes out from exhaustion and hits the ground. Above him, the red gas reenters the suit. Holocaust is back to his old self and it looks like Sabretooth’s in trouble.


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In Excess
Wild Child has made it to Chicago, but not without bringing a bunch of friends with him. Several Infinites are right on his tail laying down a barrage of gunfire around him. Wild Child runs and runs, but eventually gets nailed in the back. He goes limp and hits the ground. The Infinites move towards him, not killing him at Holocaust’s wishes. And then Holocaust’s foot plants itself right on Kyle’s head. Wild Child sniffs something that catches his attention and he pretends to pass out.
Holocaust starts yelling at Wild Child telling him that he and his X-buddies will not die tonight. Instead, they will be brought before Apocalypse and he will kill them personally. The Infinites are confused. They want to know how Holocaust was able to beat them to Chicago from the time when he dispatched them in Indianapolis. He refuses to answer and insults them for questioning him. Holocaust picks Kyle up off the ground by his neck. He starts mulling over ideas on what to do with Wild Child and finally comes up with one he likes. He's going to put on a show. In that instant, a top hat appears on his head and a cane appears in his left hand. The Infinites are confused and look at each other with puzzled expressions. Holocaust, or actually Morph in disguise, starts expanding on his idea: costumes, stages, him being the star of the show. Sudden heat comes over the confused Infinites and they turn around to find Sunfire floating behind them.
He tells the Infinites to surrender, but they instead raise their guns to shoot him down. He’s happy they refused and uses his power to vaporize them where they stand. He lands on the ground and Morph reverts back to his true form. He jokes around with Sunfire telling him he’s mad at him for killing his audience. Sunfire, of course, is not amused. One of Blink’s discs appear and both her and Rogue pop out. Rogue wants to know what happened, but stops short when she sees Kyle. Seeing him here without Sabretooth has her worried.
Kyle tries to communicate with her, but is unable. Frustrated, he licks Rogue’s cheek and she momentarily is inside Wild Child’s head. She sees Holocaust and understands what’s happening. With a little bit of Wild Child still in her, she knocks Kyle away from her, growling all the while. Rogue goes back to her old self and tells everyone that they’re going after Holocaust and stopping him once and for all. Morph jokingly tells Kyle that he’s going to get him a yummy treat for the good job he’s done.
In Indianapolis it is raining pretty hard. Lying on the ground in the rain is the unconscious body of Victor Creed. He’s being dragged across the ground by his feet. His head hits a rock along the way and he wakes up. He starts talking and Holocaust hears him. He picks him up by the hair and brings him to eye level. Holocaust is happy to see that Sabretooth is still alive. He will enjoy killing him once more. Holocaust swings Sabretooth around, he is helpless as he is tied up in chains. Stretched out before him is the Infinite processing plant, which Holocaust refers to as the “heart of Apocalypse’s empire”. Holocaust tells Sabretooth that they will eventually make armies of a million Infinites and then take over the world.
Sabretooth calls him a loser. He tells him he was a loser even back when he was codenamed Nemesis. Holocaust becomes even angrier. He reminds Sabretooth who won their last battle. Then he ties him up to a rock slab. Holocaust tells him the genetic war will soon be over and Apocalypse will be the winner. Sabretooth doesn’t see it that way. He tells Holocaust his “survival of the fittest” ideology doesn’t work when you can only win by having an army of processed soldiers to help you. Holocaust tells him that he doesn’t really believe in “survival of the fittest”, he just wants to rule. And with that he slashes him across the chest with his left arm. There’s blood everywhere and Victor is out for the count.
(flashback)
Weapon X and Sabretooth are walking through a corridor, fire is all around them. Sabretooth stops and Logan wants to know why. Weapon X tells him they need to get out before the place burns down. Sabretooth tells Weapon X that he can smell someone behind the door in front of him and he’s not leaving until he gets that person out. Logan tells him to get out of the way and uses his claws to break the clasps off the door. Sabretooth rips the door off its hinges. Inside they find a young Blink.
(present)
Blink just told the others that this is the first memory she has of Sabretooth. Her and the rest of the X-Men are in the air flying towards Chicago. Morph shaped himself into a wall and Rogue, Blink and Wild Child sit upon him. Guiding them all through the air and rain from underneath is Sunfire. Morph pops his head below and asks Shiro for an update. Sunfire tells him it’s up ahead pretty far so Morph changes his head to that of a pirate with a telescope. Shiro bops him on the head, sick of his jokes. He tells Morph he has no dignity. Morph starts crying sarcastically and then changes to a big grin. He tells Sunfire that if he’s going to die, he wants to do it with a grin on his face. He starts to sing “Singin’ in the Rain” and Sunfire sighs.
At Xavier’s estate, Bishop and Magneto discuss what must be done in order to change the world. Bishop’s pointing a gun at Magneto, aiming at his head. Magneto wants to make sure that Bishop will be able to kill if need be when he goes into the past. Bishop tells Magneto that he will be able to accomplish his mission. The shaking in his hands as he holds the gun tells Magneto different. He asks him again and Bishop stammers. He knows killing is wrong and against his code of ethics. Magneto slaps him and tells him that in this time and place, they must kill to survive. Bishop still isn’t thoroughly convinced. Magneto helps him up off the ground. He tells Bishop that he has watched many people die through the years and knows that any world has problems, but at least in this other world, his son would have a chance for a future.
All of a sudden, Nanny rings out an alarm. She grabs Charles and wraps him up in an omnium cocoon. She bleeps out “Defcon: Armageddon”. Bishop is confused and Erik tells him that Nanny’s main job is to protect Charles. “Defcon: Armageddon” can only mean one thing. Apocalypse has found them.
Back at the Infinite processing plant, Holocaust stands above his soldiers. They march by and he is very pleased. He can’t wait to show Apocalypse “who da man is” with his master army. He plans on taking the entire world by force. Elsewhere in the plant there’s a river that runs from the outside and into the coolant system. An intruder alarm goes off in that section and a bunch of Infinites start running. They come upon a huge whale beached on the plant’s floor. They wonder how it got there and then it speaks to them. Once again it is Morph. He opens his jaws and the rest of the X-Men come bustling out. Rogue takes out two Infinites right away. One of the soldiers tries to seal the area off. Kyle comes charging in and smacks it into the wall, smashing the soldier up. Another tries to radio in reinforcements, but is picked up in the air by an octopus tentacle. It’s Morph again and he starts singing to his newly captured Infinite.
The X-Men make it out of there and move onward through the plant. They’re about to pass by a bunch of Infinites when Blink spots something over to the right. She yells out “Victor” and blinks away leaving everyone else behind. Rogue wonders where she went. Morph points towards an area still within visible range. There Blink stands in front of Sabretooth. He is still chained up, but now he has a huge hole in his chest. Blink can clearly see through his ribcage and is petrified.


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Holocaust !
Blink yells out to Holocaust. She’s very angry for what he did to Sabretooth. She points one of her teleportation daggers at him menacingly. She has already caused plenty of damage to his Infinite Processing Plant. Holocaust speaks to Blink telling her he’s sorry they’ve never met. Blink introduces herself and threatens him saying she’s going to be the X-Man to stop him and his genetic cullings. Holocaust explains that he knew who she was, but was sorry they never met until today. He is very impressed with her fighting capabilities and believes she is fit to live in Apocalypse’s world. However, he’s going to have to kill her for everything she’s done.
The battle begins. Blink teleports in behind Holocaust and starts “blinking” out sections of his life support armor. Holocaust is impressed once more by her style, but can tolerate it no longer. He snatches her out of the air and pulls a “fastball special”, throwing her towards her death, taunting her about Sabretooth. Blink is headed towards a brick wall at a horrifying rate of speed. Before impact, she uses her teleportation power to open a hole between her and the wall. She flies through it and reappears behind Holocaust, using the momentum to double kick him in the midsection. His suit cracks slightly and he falls down. Blink flips through the air and lands on top of him, defending Sabretooth’s character all the while. She brings a teleportation dagger right up to his facemask and he places his firing arm underneath her chin - they’re in a Mexican standoff. Blink recounts his murderous actions towards the innocents of the world and then asks him how it feels to know he’s going to die. Holocaust, still cool as a cucumber, is amused by Blink’s assertion. He asks her if she really thinks she’s faster. His answer comes quickly when he falls through a teleportation hole and into a large chemical vat. His hand is the last thing seen before he is immersed in the green, bubbly liquid. Blink says, very solemnly, “My name is ‘Blink’, who do you think is faster… halfscan ?”
Elsewhere in the plant, the rest of the X-Men are duking it out with the Infinites. Sunfire’s blasting away, Rogue is heaving them every which way, Morph’s oversized arms are knocking them out, and Wild Child is gnawing and scratching his way to victory. Rogue yells out to Sunfire and tells him to free the survivors of the cullings before they’re destroyed by the Infinites. She also wants him to team up with Wild Child. Sunfire drops down, picks up Kyle, and flies off. Morph and Rogue are left alone to handle the Infinites. Morph tries to joke around by telling Rogue they should ask them to give up. She tells him to zip it, and of course he does, all the way from his stomach to his mouth. He reconsiders his newest joke and decides it’s not time to be funny. After all, this could be the last fight of their lives.
Apocalypse’s stronghold in New York, where En Sabah Nur holds Magneto prisoner. Apocalypse forces Magneto to watch his X-Men on a holo-screen. He sees his wife who’s currently looking for Blink. He reaches out to the hologram, but it disappears. Apocalypse only let him watch for a brief moment, so he could see that his X-Men will soon fail. He goads Magneto, telling him it’s his fault that his people will die. Magneto tells Apocalypse that he doesn’t get “survival of the fittest” and never has. Apocalypse doesn’t know what he means. After all, he’s captured Magneto, destroyed his base, interrogated Bishop and crippled the Human High Council in Eurasia. What else is there ? Magneto tells him that to fight is to survive, and he and everyone else who believe Apocalypse to be wrong will continue fighting. Apocalypse continues smiling. He tells Magneto that he has waited 2000 years to rule the world. All of his oppressors will die, and soon. He knocks Magneto out who hits the floor.
Back at the plant, the remaining humans are huddled together with nowhere to go. The Infinites are standing in front of them ready to exterminate them. The Infinites lock and load their weapons and are about to fire when a “Howl” rips through the night. They turn around and see Wild Child howling up on a cliff. From above, Sunfire swoops down like a comet. He levels the area where the Infinites were standing, knocking them everywhere. He tells the humans to leave, that they are free. One of the human women asks about Holocaust. Sunfire assures her they’re taking care of the situation right now.
Inside the complex, Morph finally finds Blink. He wants to know what happened to Holocaust and also what the capital of Nebraska is. Blink sighs and tells him he should be more respectful since Sabretooth just died. Morph apologizes and asks again what happened with Holocaust. Blink starts to tell him how she landed him in the genetic vat when the tank explodes out the side. The floor’s now covered in the green slime. Holocaust is still alive and he’s very, very angry! He grabs Morph and slams him against a wall and with his other hand he grabs Blink around the chest and neck and holds her up in the air. He yells at her for assuming she could stop him. He says it would take more than a child to stop the first Horseman of Apocalypse. Blink calls out weakly for Morph to help her. Still pinned against the wall he lets out a wide smile. Suddenly Holocaust recoils in agony, clutching the head area of his protective armor. Morph mentions that Holocaust’s brain is reversing its electromagnetic flow. Blink wants to know how Morph could know such a thing. It turns out it’s not actually Morph, but Rogue who absorbed his power not too long ago and assumed his shape. She raises her fists and brings them down on Holocaust’s firing hand, cracking it. Then Morph jumps in from the roof and morphs into a huge brick, landing square on Holocaust’s head. Needless to say, he’s starting to get mad.
Holocaust lying on the ground, insults them. Now the whole team is there standing over him. Rogue reminds him that they destroyed his complex, freed the humans, and stopped the Infinite army. It is Holocaust who is finished. He gets up quickly and belts her pretty hard. Sunfire dive-bombs him. Blink and Wild Child go in next. Morph leaves to check on Rogue. She’s out of it and not responding. He’s desperate to wake their leader so he morphs into her son, Charles. He starts crying and calls out to “mommy”. It works and Rogue gets up. She thanks Morph for knowing what to do to get her up. He mockingly cries at her compliments. Then he proceeds to grab Kyle and Clarice who’ve both been knocked backwards.
Holocaust takes Sunfire and slams him directly into the ground. Rogue steps up and slams into him. Then she kicks him in his firing arm, cracking it some more. They verbally taunt each other. Holocaust reveals that Apocalypse has captured Magneto and Bishop and destroyed the mansion. He starts to mention her baby Charles and then he’s knocked backwards 50 meters. Rogue yells that he should have never mentioned Charles. She runs up to him and punches him in the gut, cracking even more of his armor. She keeps pummeling him, going on about the horrors he’s committed and how he’s truly a monster. He lays defeated at Rogue’s feet, but unfortunately it’s also a teleplatform. He hits the button and transports them both to the heart of Apocalypse’s stronghold. Before she disappears she’s wrapped up in an ice lasso and yanked backwards. She cries out in anger as Holocaust disappears. She wanted to go with him.
Rogue turns around and sees Iceman standing next to Sabretooth. He’s alive after all, but not in good shape. They both tell her that facing Holocaust alone would not have been a good idea. They need to go after Magneto and save him and Charles. Blink rushes to Victor’s arms, happy he’s alive. He assures her he’s harder to kill than that. Iceman asks Rogue if she’s all right. She tells him she’s doesn’t know. The only thing she’s sure of is that the “Age of Apocalypse is over”.


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Call To Arms
A few months ago, Operation Zero Tolerance was shut down by SHIELD. Since then, their leader, Bastion, has been held captive and examined by SHIELD agents and the mutated slaves who once worked for him. Outside the base, a shady figure approaches the facility. Bastion somehow senses this person's presence and begins to panic. He commands the agents to free him and that they must escape! The alarm lights go off, but it's too late. An explosion takes place on the facility's perimeter walls that kills many SHIELD agents and the slaves. Within moments all are dead except for the intruder: a big man, covered with armor and carrying a big, sharp sword around. He is DEATH!
In New York's Greenwich Village, Archangel is on the phone, calling Captain Britain to see if Psylocke has arrived safely in England. In another part of the city, Cable practices with his new Psimitar weapon. On the snow covered Mount Everest Nate Grey, the X-Man snowboards carefree. All three men suddenly get a telepathic call-up from Phoenix, who asks for help. She explains the situation: the X-Men have been disbanded by Xavier, and yet are needed. Jean says she has received a telepathic distress call from a young child named Nina whose friends have been kidnapped. With the X-Men disbanded she says begs them to come and help her.
Later at the Institute, Jean is stained from the telepathic summoning, but mainly hopes they arrive quickly. Jean gets her wish, as Archangel and X-Man fly over, leaving only Cable not present. Suddenly, Cable appears behind Wolverine and jokes that he must be slipping. Logan says they are under a lot of stress and that must be the reason why he didn't smell Nate. Cyclops again explains the situation and they decide to leave. Jean sees X-Man hanging back. She goes over to him and asks if it was OK to ask for his help. X-Man tells Jean that she and Scott have always been good to him, and this is his chance to pay them back. He just wants to help.
Cable's a bit concerned about their mission, but Scott says they must do something, as the Mannites are just scared children. The team finally heads off in the Blackbird. As they fly over to the former OZT HQ, Wolverine replies this is the place that Nina told him. Cyclops grows anxious, remembering all the bad things Bastion did to him during Operation Zero Tolerance. Jean asks if he's all right, but Scott replies it's in the past and he can handle it.
After landing, the team proceeds with caution, noting that with the facility burning, someone has gotten there ahead of them. The group starts exploring and wonders who could have done this to the base. As they start searching, Cable asks to Logan why he didn't go his own way when the team split up. Logan answers that no matter what, the X-Men are his family and he didn't want to leave Scott and Jean when things are looking bad.
X-Man, after seeing how well the others work together, notes how easy it is for them all to be a part of a team. Feeling alone, he realizes that he doesn't have a clue how to fit into such a unit. Jean sees how X-Man reacts and asks Cyclops if it was a good idea to pull X-Man into the X-Men's world. Cyclops notes that when the Professor recruited them, they were also just children. Scott recommends that they just give Nate the chance to be a part of something bigger than himself and be a part of a family that he has never known.
When Archangel returns from his aerial surveillance, he informs them that the whole place is deserted, but that something really violent happened recently. Suddenly, Jean catches brainwave activity from inside. She thinks it might be from Nina, but she isn't certain. Scott uses his optic beam and blasts a hole through the wall, which gives the group an entrance to the facility. Jean again senses something, this time a presence. It's malignant. Cold. Evil. Even though she can't tell where it is coming from, Jean tells the team that it is getting closer.
Suddenly, Cable realizes that the ground and the walls are moving and are being manipulated by something on a molecular level! The floor, seemingly alive, begins to attach the X-Men, who defend themselves as best they can. Luckily, Jean finally senses the person who is doing this in the shadows. Logan finds the culprit: He is Headcase, a small green boy with an elongated skull... and a big gun. Headcase threatens Wolverine with his weapon but Nina reveals herself, telling Headcase that the X-Men are her friends, the ones she asked for help.
As Nina leads the X-Men to her other friends, Jean and Cable feel another presence down another corridor, someone full of pain and fear. Nina gets upset and tells them that they should not go down there, and continue on the way she is leading. Jean tells Nina that they have to help the other person in danger too. Nina gets even more upset and says an "evil man" is there. They open the door and discover, to their surprise, Bastion! Bastion's body is gone, leaving only his head, which hangs from a network of cables. Even though he lacks a body, Bastion is able to remain vocal and quips with the X-Men about his situation. Moving the conversation to the Mannites, Bastion explains that when the Mannites are grown up, they will become even stronger then mutants and that the world will then belong to them. Nina starts crying and asks if they can leave and just search for her friends.
The group leaves and Cyclops decides to come back and pick up Bastion after they have found the Mannites. Logan doesn't agree much and wants to kill Bastion for good, but Scott holds him back and reminds him that it isn't the X-Men's way. Nina feels another presence and again gets scared. The group starts their search again and soon finds a titanium door, where the rest of the Mannites are being held. Nina uses her powers and makes a portal through the door, freeing her Mannite friends.
Suddenly the wall begins to heave, as someone begins slicing through. At Cyclops' command, X-Man uses his telekinesis to hold the wall together. Cyclops tells Jean to take the Mannites and get them to safety. Meanwhile he and Cable will go after Bastion. To help their journey, a Mannite suddenly uses his powers to show a plan of the building, which allows Cyclops and Cable to find another way back to Bastion.
X-Man, unable to hold back the force behind the wall any longer, suffers a telekinetic backlash, knocking him to the floor. Sensing that no place is safe, another Mannite, Grace, activates the base's self-destruct mechanism. Headcase tells the group that Grace told the computer to explode. Jean asks Nina if Grace can just stop the computer failsafe, but Nina says Grace can't do that! Jean sends a telepathic message to Cyclops, telling him that the place is going to explode and that they have to return. Cyclops claims he's almost to Bastion, only to find out Bastion's already gone.
Remembering that the Professor said that Nina had teleportation powers, Jean asks her to teleport them away. Nina does open a portal through which Jean, Nina and the Mannites enter. However, when Jean and Nina arrive on the surface alone. Jean asks Nina where the Mannites are, but Nina innocently replies that they didn't want to be there and went someplace else.
Meanwhile, Cyclops and Cable try to find a way out, but the hall they discover is all filled with debris. Scott and Nathan use their powers to blast a way to a ventilation shaft, which leads to the surface. Cable uses his telekinesis to speed his and Cyclops ascent, allowing them to escape. The join Jean and the others, who are already outside and together, board the Blackbird. The jet manages to take off, just as the base explodes.
Jean says it isn't over yet, because now Nina's friends have disappeared and they still don't know who their pursuer was. She asks Cyclops who could have slaughtered the whole base. Even as she poses her question, Death climbs out the ruins of the exploded base. In one hand he holds his sword, in his other... Bastion's head...


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The Trouble With Mannites
In their Blackbird jet, they X-Men speed away from the former base of Operation Zero Tolerance, which has just been obliterated in a nuclear explosion. Wracked by the massive electro-magnetic pulse of the explosion, the jet's navigational computer and controls are shot.
Piloting the plane, Wolverine remembers aloud that they have lost too many Blackbirds recently and this one is staying intact. He asks Jean, Cable and X-Man to assist. Working together, the trio uses their telekinesis to hold the plane together while Logan continues trying to land safely.
Suddenly, Nina senses Death outside and starts panicking. Death attacks and again, shooting bolts out of his sword at the plane. Nina explains he is the evil man she was talking about earlier and that he is after her and her friends and is trying to kill them. Cyclops tells Wolverine to land the Blackbird some distance from their foe as they are going to need time to set up their defenses. After sarcastically asking Cyclops if he would like fries with that order, Wolverine complies, successfully landing the plane.
Once on the ground, the group goes out. Cyclops orders Archangel to fly recon and for X-Man and Cable to set up a defensive perimeter. Jean tells Cyclops she'll guard Nina, with her life if necessary. Wolverine gets angry, telling her that it will never come to that; he'll kill their foe himself. Jean asks Nina for information. Who would want to hurt her friends, where did the others go when they disappeared? Too scared to think straight, Nina is unable to remember. Having no other choice, Jean uses her telepathy to go into Nina's mind, in the hope of helping her remember. Nina recalls that Xavier did the same to her, once before, and says it would be fun.
(in Nina's mind)
Jean enters Nina's mind, and sees her transformed. No longer a girl of flesh, Nina is techno-organic. Nina finds it funny to see Jean surprised, and explains this is the way the Mannites look, in reality. Jean asks if Nina knows what a Mannite is and where they come from. Nina innocently answers that a Mannite is her, Darco and the rest of them and they come from home. Nina tells Jean to turn around, as Jean gets even more surprised. She sees a technologically advanced room filled with machinery beyond description. Jean asks to Nina if it is OK to enter deeper into her mind, which Nina agrees saying that it is more fun than being back in the scary place.
As they travel deeper into Nina's mind, Jean and Nina are stopped by shadowy representations of the other Mannites. They tell Nina they can't let other's know of their existence. Nina explains that Jean is a friend, but the Mannites claims she would be just as scared of them as 'He' is and that they'd all kill them if they knew where they come from, and knew who they're parents are.
Suddenly, something happens with the Mannite Darco, who screams in pain. Nina starts panicking, and says Darco is going through "the Changing". Severing the telepathic bond, Nina brings herself and Jean to the real world.
(back in reality)
Excitedly, Nina tells Jean that they must help them, and have to go now! Jean informs Scott that they have another problem. A short time later, Jean has explained what she learned from the Mannites. Realizing that they don't have time to repair the Blackbird, Cyclops decides to split the team up. One team, consisting of himself, Cable and Archangel will hold back Death while Wolverine, Jean and X-Man take Nina to the other Mannites.
After Cyclops and Jean kiss and say goodbye, X-Man uses his telekinesis to fly them to the Mannites location. Cyclops notices something is bothering Cable and asks if something is wrong. Cable explains he comes from a horrible future and that he has come here to prevent it from happening. He fears Death is part of something much bigger than the Mannites and that they must find and stop Death before her finds the kids, no matter what.
Using her senses, Nina directs X-Man and his telekinetic bubble to a small town. The town, and the carnival it seems to be hosting, appears to be deserted. Immediately, upon landing, Wolverine notices a strange, black gooey substance that it is covering everything. After admitting that he cannot identify the substance, he and Jean heard X-Man's call. X-Man has discovered the inhabitants of the town, all of whom are covered in the goo. Wolverine tries to cut them loose with his claws, but it doesn't really work. A little frustrated, he notes to Jean that the nearby machinery that is also covered in the goo is breaking down its metal and plastic components. He also notes that it wouldn't be too pretty if the goo broke down organic material as well as inorganic.
Jean asks to Nina if this is part of the 'changing', which Nina thinks it is.
Nina explains that the change is different each time and when it completes, they become something... different. Already trying to use her own telekinesis to remove the goo, Jean tells X-Man to use his own telekinesis to help. A little lost in thought, X-Man notes that their situation seems a bit too familiar to him and it reminds him to his former world. He says that the Mannites want to be left alone, and asks Jean why are the X-Men hunting them down. Don't they deserve a chance to make it on their own? Jean answers that they are not hunting the Mannites, but are trying to help them. She says they want to make sure they stay alive long enough to make their own decisions. X-Man, still not convinced, saying that if it's true that the Mannites have been made in a lab, something he is familiar with, then everyone has always made their decisions for them. He says that the Mannites will have to learn to take care for themselves one day, sooner or later.
Suddenly, the other Mannites appear behind the X-Men. Scared, they beg Jean to help them. They claim that Darco is going through the Changing, and they must run. Jean tries to calm one of the Mannites and get more information, but he is nearly incoherent. He claims that the change is the "baddest of bad things" and is why Bastion was so afraid of them. He point to Darco, just emerging into sight, and says that they must all run before his Changing hurts them all. Wolverine and X-Man, getting a bad feeling about the transformed boy, advise Jean to get the others to safety. Jean says that Darco is still just a scared kid, no different from any of them when their mutant powers kicked in.
Meanwhile, the other team still searches for Death. Touching the ground, Cable says he can feel Death, and he must be nearby. Cyclops tells Cable that he sounds like Jean when he talks like that. Cable jokes that it must a telepath thing but Cyclops says it's more than that, and believes Cable knows it as well. He reminds Cable that he is their son, no matter how strange it is. Wanting to change the subject, Cable tells his father that now isn't the time to rehash family history. Changing the subject to their foe, Death, Cable notes that he is much more than he appears to be. Their conversation is interrupted by Bastion.
Alive, but still lacking a body, Bastion has survived the explosion, no worse off than before. Humorous in tone, he explains the X-Men were never really tracking Death, they were being baited by him. Bastion claims Death is prepared all too well, anticipating their every move. Bastion also tells Cyclops that he should have let him kill him, as it would have avoided much suffering. Bastion says they will never see Death coming. Cable says that Bastion is right and feels that Death is still coming closer to them, closing in. Cyclops tells Cable to create a mindlink between him and Archangel, who's still on his aerial recon. Suddenly, Death appears from out of nowhere and attacks Archangel, who is still airborne. Over the telepathic mindlink Archangel tells Cyclops that Death must be using a cloaking device.
Meanwhile Jean and co continue their fight against the goo, which now has begun to fight back. Slashing tendrils with his claws, Wolverine tells Jean that one of the things he loves about her is how much she cares for everyone. He explains he also feels sorry for Darco, but his powers are also bringing the villagers in danger. He says to Jean if she can't help Darco, they'll have to do it his way. Jean tells to Logan to sheathe his claws and says she thinks she knows how to help Darco, but first she must know more about the Changing. Jean uses her telepathy to build a link between her and the other Mannites to learn what Darco's powers are.
Jean begins to understand. She tells everyone that Draco's powers allow him to absorb organic and inorganic material and convert that into energy. However, whatever is happening inside his body demands more and more energy. The tendrils, she says, are manifestations of his powers and his body's instinct to save itself. Jean tries to go deeper in the Mannites mind to understand where the Mannites come from and suddenly says that she understands. She is interrupted as she is captured by one of Draco's tendrils. Wolverine and X-Man are quick to react. X-Man tries to free Jean directly with his telekinesis while Wolverine cuts the tendrils at their source. Once freed Jean tells them to stop immediately, as she wants to handle it her way. She now knows how to stop Draco.
At that moment, Cyclops and Cable stand searching the skies, having lost contact with Archangel. Suddenly Archangel appears, falling to the ground, unconscious. Cyclops and Cable run take care of Warren who warns that Death is too powerful and wants something from one of them. Noticing something behind Cable, Cyclops opens his visor and shoots behind Cables shoulders to a shadowy figure. Death effortlessly blocks the beam with his sword, leaving Cyclops aghast.
Wolverine warns Jean that they have no idea what this will do to her, but Jean calmly replies that neither he nor she has a choice. Using Nina's connection to other Mannites, and covered by Wolverine and X-Man, Jean uses her telepathy to reach Draco. She tells Darco to relax and that the Changing is not a bad thing, but a natural one. It is his fear that is making it more painful and makes his powers run out of control. Using her telepathy, Jean and Nina go into his mind. The three are engulfed in blinding light, from which a Phoenix bird appears. When the light subsides, Draco is sealed in a luminescent cocoon.
Nina asks Jean what has happened to Draco. Jean explains that Draco manifested the cocoon on his own; he just needed help to calm enough to allow it. She further explains that the cocoon appears to be a natural manifestation of his powers. Mannites, she says, go into a chrysalis state while their abilities develop. When Wolverine asks what will happen when he comes out, Jean replies that she doesn't know.
Elsewhere, Cyclops and Cable continue their fight with Death. Despite their simultaneous attacks, they do not seem to be able to do Death any harm. Needing help, Cyclops telepathically contacts Jean, who quickly explains that she has found more than they bargained for. When Cable realizes that Death is taking an interest in Cyclops conversation with Jean, he orders Cyclops to break contact. Too late, Death's trace is complete and he vanishes before their eyes. Cable curses himself, realizing that Death was only engaging them long enough to get a lock on the others. Whoever he is, Cyclops says, he's studied their moves inside and out.
Cyclops, Cable and Archangel return to the Blackbird and return to the skies. Archangel, piloting the jet, warns Cyclops that the Blackbird sustained extensive damage from the electromagnetic storm and he doesn't know how long it is going to hold together. Reassuring his teammate, Cyclops points out that as long as they have the plane, they have the advantage. Unfortunately for Cyclops and his group, they are unaware that Death clings to the fuselage of the Blackbird, traveling with them to Jean's group.


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Wolverine, Jean, X-Man and the Mannites are still guarding the cocoon, in which Darco is evolving. Wolverine mentions to Jean that they've completely lost control of their situation. He recalls that just a few hours ago, their worst worry was the split-up of the team. Since then they've manages to pull the kids out of a government base just before it was destroyed, got shot out of the sky by an unknown enemy, and split up their group to help a Mannite, whose powers are out of whack.
Out in the distance, Wolverine spots the Blackbird approaching, trailed by smoke and flames. Using her telepathy, Jean sees Cable and Archangel in the middle of a fight with Death atop the Blackbird's fuselage. Archangel tells Cyclops to land the Blackbird quickly, as Cable can't hold out much longer against Death. Cyclops explains that the last thing they wanted to do was to bring Death to the Mannites. Before Cyclops can voice a plan, Death knocks Cable off of the Blackbird, forcing him into a freefall. Archangel flies after him, and catches him too, but at the same time leaving Cyclops alone.
Seeing that Death is about to kill her husband, Jean telepathically instructs Cyclops to fire through the Blackbird's hull, knocking Death back. Cyclops thanks her, but the Blackbird is now out of control, and he faces an imminent crash landing. Thinking quickly, Jean orders X-Man to use his telekinesis to slow the descent of the jet. Next Jean tells to Cyclops to 'go limp'. Before she can give him more instructions, Death blocks their psychic link. While doing this, Jean feels something familiar, yet horrible. Seconds before the Blackbird crashes, Jean manages to pull Cyclops safely out with their telekinesis. Scott and Jean reunite by hugging each other and Cyclops congratulates the X-Men for their good teamwork.
A short time later, Archangel and Wolverine search through the ruins of the crashed Blackbird, to find some sign of Death. Cyclops finds this useless, as he thinks that nobody could survive such a plane crash. Cable remarks that one of Apocalypse's Horsemen could have. He also remembers that once you're touched by Apocalypse you can never was it away, as Archangel knows all too well. X-Man grows angry when he hears the name of Apocalypse's name, remembering all to well the world in which he was born. Cyclops reminds X-Man that for as far as they know, Apocalypse is dead. X-Man is still enraged, and promises that Apocalypse will never harm on of the kids.
Cyclops tells everyone that the discussion is pointless and says again that no one could have survived such a crash. Nina disagrees, telling him that she "feels" that Death is still alive. Cyclops asks Jean how this could be as Jean, Cable and X-Man, three of Earth's most powerful telepaths, can't detect him. Jean explains that she has searched into the Mannites minds and saw things she just can't explain yet. However, if the Mannites say that Death is still alive, she believes them. She also says if the Mannites are can do what they cannot, it may explain why Apocalypse is interested in them.
Convinced, Cyclops says that they have to taken the kids and go some place safe, but Nina replies that no escape is possible anymore and that their time has come. Over in the ruins, Wolverine finds the sword of Death, showing it to the group. He jokingly wonders how tough he could be without his "pig sticker". Cyclops tells Logan to drop the sword, but it is too late, as a blast comes out of it, knocking immediately Jean, X-Man and Cable down. The rest prepare for battle, and Cable feels a presence underground. Cable warns Logan that Death is approaching, and at the same time, Death takes Wolverine's foot and pulls him into the rubble. Death proudly emerges from the ground, holding his sword again and claims that Wolverine is no more.
As she, X-Man and Cable arise, Jean tells the group that they have to take the Mannites to safety. Cyclops thinks that it is no use and that it is time to fight. X-Man totally agrees and mentions he won't allow another Horsemen of Apocalypse to hurt another person again. Cable stops X-Man and tells him he can't do anything out of anger, as once you go down that path even if you win, you lose. Adding to this, Cable says that they will defeat Death, but do it their way.
Cyclops steps forward and blasts an optic beam at full strength at Death. Death continues to approach Cyclops, withstanding his optic blast as if it were nothing. Reaching him, Death knocks Cyclops out with his fist and continues walking to the Mannites. Archangel flies in and tells Death he is nothing more then just another slave of Apocalypse. He remembers he was one too and decides to fight it out between just him and Death. Death agrees, but to another time. He grabs Warren's throat, and throws aside, knocking him out as well. X-Man and Cable realize they are the only one's left now and decide to team-up. Jean stops them as she explains she knows Cable and X-Man would fight to the death, but she needs them to save the children, rest and fight another day.
Jean uses her psychic powers at full strength, but it is still not enough to hurt Death. Using all of her strength, Jean faints. She awakens to find Death standing above her, his sword drawn. He is about to kill her, but then hesitates. Looking into his eyes, Jean again feels that something familiar. Deciding not to kill her, Death leaves Jean and continues his way to the Mannites, who are now guarded by X-Man and Cable. As he approaches his prey, Death is attacked again, this time by the missing Wolverine. Driven to his full berzerker rage, Wolverine slashes his claws at Death, driving him back. The other X-Men watch in amazement, as Wolverine continues to put Death on the defensive. Their amazement turns to horror when Death gets an opening and slices Wolverine in the stomach.
Wolverine falls to his knees. As he apologizes to Jean, she runs to him. Jean goes into Logan's mind, only to find out he is already dead. Enraged, Jean fires a psychic bolt to Death, but he blocks it with his sword. Solemnly, Death tells her that he cannot die by mortal hands.
The Mannites decide to do something and step forward. Surrounded by a bright light, Nina says that Darco is now fully evolved. She doesn't know if they are "mortal", whatever that means, but Darco has an idea to stop Death. Nina tells Cable that they will need his help too. Cable is says that he can feel the light coming from Darco, and admits that it is the most intense psychic power he has ever felt. Sensing that is unharnessed, he calls for the help of Jean and X-Man as well. They let the light become stronger and brighter, pushing Death further and further away. With Death sufficiently repelled, the Mannites teleport
Death away. As he vanishes Death tells himself that the children are strong, but that this is only the beginning.
Nina says tells Jean that Death is gone, but now she has go with her friends, as she and they are about to evolve too. Jean asks how they will handle it, but Nina answers that now Darco is evolved, he will take care of them. Nina teleports away and again thanks the X-Men for their assist.
Now alone, they X-Men are unable to take joy in their victory, as its cost was their teammate and friend, Wolverine. Cable replies that he died so that others could live. As they ponder the events of the past few hours, the X-Men realize that their lives will never be the same again.