Thanos and the Infinity Watch are examining the Magus’ relay point on a deserted planet. The group must wait some time while Thanos recalibrates his scanners to trace the energies to their point of origin. Gamora suddenly has a vision of Adam Warlock crucified, courtesy of the Time Gem, and tries to warn him, but Adam is oddly unconcerned. Meanwhile, Thanos is trying to stir up trouble among his allies, first by reminding Moondragon that she once killed Drax (who had been her father) and hinting she would do well to fear the return of his memory, then by goading Gamora into a fight.
As they finally prepare to move on, they suddenly find themselves surrounded by the hostile team of Earth heroes.