Months ago, Yuri sits damaged in a hospital room, staring out her window and trapped in her chair. Dr. Cornelius approaches her, letting Yuri know that he is familiar with the woman who put Yuri in the chair. Dr. Cornelius reveals that the same woman struck down a helicopter with a bolt of lightning, killing his friend. Dr. Cornelius gives Yuri a chance for revenge against Ororo, asking her to volunteer in an experiment to transform her into Wolverine's equal.