Hisako recalls that Takeo was once her childhood friend, who caused a tragic accident. As Mastermind manipulates Takeo, Hisako breaks free and overpowers Marsh helping Cyclops kill him, while Beast overpowers Neuron and Wolverine kills him. Mastermind puts Cyclops in an nightmarish illusionary battle against the Dark Phoenix. A vision of Jean Grey comes to Cyclops' aid and Cyclops is able to break free from Mastermind's trance. Takeo turns against Mastermind and kills him, then begins to become unstable enough to destroy the Earth. Xavier arrives to confront Takeo.