Spoilers: Tempest (Alternate Storm) reacts sharply upon seeing Forge, as her own Forge abandoned her with a child. She orders her Avengers to attack X-Force. Betsy and Rachel quickly read their minds, realizing they’re from another universe, and devise a plan to stop them. Betsy amplifies Rachel’s powers, complete with her signature butterfly effect, and Rachel pretends to be the Phoenix—a figure these Avengers revere in their own reality. Once both teams reach an understanding, the Avengers explain that their Nuklo destroyed their Man-Thing, destabilizing ley lines that began releasing destructive energies, devastating cities and killing hundreds in their world.
As the 616 Man-Thing begins to reform, Sage deduces that Nuklo’s next target is another dimensional nexus. Forge theorizes that Nuklo is attempting to link three dimensional points to permanently keep the dimensional rifts open. Running analytics, Sage predicts Nuklo’s heading toward a nexus point in Quebec, Canada, which Loki originally opened years ago (in X-Men/Alpha Flight #1-2, 1985). Meanwhile, creatures are emerging from these portals to attack various regions on Earth.
Upon arriving in Quebec, X-Force and Tempest’s Avengers join forces, battling their way through monsters to reach the nexus. Just as Nuklo is about to open it, Storm and Iron Knight (James Rhodes) decide to attack him directly, knowing he’s vulnerable to electricity. Nuklo retaliates, apparently killing Tempest and Iron Knight. Realizing she may be the key to sealing the rift, Surge prepares to intervene, despite Sage warning her that the power required will be too much for her to endure. Forge charges Surge, who accepts her fate, acknowledging that some choices must be made for the greater good. She unleashes her power, vanquishing Nuklo, but the immense energy consumes her, resulting in her ultimate sacrifice. Forge accepts this outcome as necessary, but Sage confronts him, accusing him of sacrificing Surge and quits the team.
“For so long, my life has been out of control. Chaos and serendipity, wrapped in insanity. I have suffered, I have lost. Not just my life, but my very soul, my self. But no more. Now I know who I am.” – Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Braddock, daughter of Otherworld, mutant, telepath, telekinetic, defender of the realm and, above all, X-Man.
5 comments:
so I was right
Glad to hear Butterfly is back, sad to hear about Surge.
Was just getting to know the characters.
I stand with you @X-man: I am also happy to see the buttefly, but Forge's "no matter the cost" attitude (though it may fit X-Force) seems to have gone a bit too far. I know Deadpool recovered but what was done to him in the first issue was not exactly fair either (though it saved the day). Sage's quitting I was not expecting, as she was the only one who was not blocked. Confidence is pretty shaken. Makes me wonder what comes from now on. I still wanna understand Forge's reasons better if these are the choices he is gonna have to make. Could the analog betray him?
@Edu thanks :)
yeah what was done to Deadpool first issue was messed up, but he did kinda get hired for the job and never got specifics lol.
I hope Sage comes back quickly. With Surge gone and Sage quitting.
That only leaves Betsy, Rachel, Forge, & Tank for a team.
I I recall correctly Surge was the the only one that wasn't part of the specific picked members right? Forge actually specifically needs everyone else i think?
If so Sage leaving is very bad.
So far Betsy is the only one constantly questioning Forge, which fits since she did the same when she was on that team with Magneto and again also on the Team with the Professor when he went by the name X.
It will be interesting to see how Betsy reacts to this.
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