Sharon Carter and Toni Ho look in on General
Thunderbolt Ross, who explains that an LMD (Life Model Decoy) was killed in his place, and
now he is guarded by Misty Knight and Dryad. He reveals how Alexa Lukin
insinuated herself into the good graces of the United States by playing a key
role in the war against Hydra, then charming the President. Ross’ explanation
is cut off and Toni discovers Cap is in trouble in Adamsville….
In Adamsville, Ohio, Captain America, Falcon, and Winter Soldier
are battling Selene, her demon assistants, and the men of the city who have
been hypnotized into serving her. The three heroes find it difficult trying not
to harm their assailants while Selene shoots Falcon out of the sky. But the
distraction breaks her control over the men so Cap is able to fling his shield
and hit both the demon harassing Bucky and Selene. The trio takes her on….
Sharon, watching remotely, knows they can’t defeat her. Then
Agatha Harkness arrives bringing Shuri who wonders why they didn’t call her in
before; Sharon reveals that it is her soul at stake and she is tired of asking
other people to risk their lives for her…and it all ends now….
Selene has Cap at her mercy, shedding her cape and attacking.
She and Cap fight. She bites him, subdues him, and prepares to take his soul—when
she is hit by an energy beam. A portal opens in the sky and Shuri and an army
of birds emerges, led by Sharon Carter in a red-white-and-blue armor….