X-Factor#118(1996)

In the Southwestern United States, the shaman named Naze and Roma, the daughter of Merlin, join forces to protect the world from the being known as the Adversary. Naze senses the dark thoughts of the Adversary searching for them, while Roma struggles to shield them from his overwhelming power. As a storm approaches, they attempt to reach Forge who might be their final hope. Meanwhile, Havok faces off against Random. The battle takes a dangerous turn when Havok's powers spiral out of control, leading to a potentially deadly situation. Dark Beast did monitor the fight and sends in Fatale. The female mutant teleports to Falls Edge and brings Havok to her master. In parallel, at the headquarters of the government mutant team X-Factor, Forge tests one of his inventions together with Polaris. Both sense that something is amiss, and Forge recalls Naze. In the desert, Naze confronts the Adversary, only for a fiery battle to ensue. When the adversary threatens Roma, Naze sacrifices himself to buy her time to find Forge and protect him. As Roma's distress call reaches Forge, a portal opens to her location. The Adversary seizes her and as the portal closes again, darkness descends over Roma's fate. Concerned about the situation, Forge and Polaris await Havok's return. However, they are unaware that Havok has decided to leave a letter for Lorna, expressing his love but explaining his need for time alone. Lorna reads the letter and is left heartbroken.