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The techno-organic virus in Nathan's body has begun to take over and he is dying from it since he appears to be in some kind of coma. Rachel explains to Nathan who he is to become, Cable. She also explains that he has overwhelming powers and has to keep the virus in check at all times. Slym and Nathan join Redd and together the three battle Apocalypse. Redd and Slym realize that they suddenly are being "pulled" back to our timeline and they quickly determine they need to break the bond between Stryfe and Apocalypse. Nathan does this and Apocalypse's body finally withers away since it has found no host. Nathan runs to Redd and he goes right through her body as she is whisked away to the astral plane. Rachel tells her she is losing her control on anchoring them to this timeline since her body has just died and her mind is soon to follow. She does ask one favor of Jean, to call herself Phoenix again in Rachel's honor. Cyclops also says goodbye to Nathan and says he will never be alone again and he too is sent back to the current time. Nathan then packs his things and begins his journey on his own.