As an amnesiac preteen with little, undependable powers, Ororo has reverted to her thieving ways, chased by both Nanny and the Shadow King. The evil telepath eventually sets up a trap in a mansion and Ororo walks right into it. In the meantime, the Shadow King has also taken possession of Val Cooper and ordered her to kill Mystique. Somewhere in space, a warrior race falls to the mysterious Shi’ar champion.
Yes, Ororo, this is a trap -- one from which you haven't a prayer of escaping. Fight as hard as you wish, by all means -- I'll savour every entertaining moment -- but in the end, come what may, and for all eternity -- you will be mine!