The beach at Cape May, New Jersey, one of the loveliest stretches of sand on the east coast of America,

crowded by equally lovely, or at the very least interesting, people.

Danielle Moonstar is among them, soaking up the sun's rays in an attempt to forget recent events.

I can't believe Sheehan is missing.

I can't imagine what it's like having an alien queen's sigh-blasting mind.

I've only known karma for a short time, but she's become a friend.

The rest of the team is dealing with her absence in their own way.

But this is the only place I feel I can be at peace right now.

That piece is short-lived, as Danny sits up to see two women in the midst of a fiery twister.

One is completely engulfed in flames, and the other in a sleek black dress, which does little to hide her curves.

The one on fire is the first to speak.

What is it with you, people? Can't you just lead me alone?

Danielle looks at the girl and then over to the woman opposing her

and wastes no time inserting herself into the conflict.

Excuse me, but can you two talk this through?

People are trying to enjoy themselves.

No kidding. Maybe you should ask my old teacher, Celine.

You can call me Black Queen, child, and I've got one more lesson to teach.

You're crazy, and I'll have none of it.

You think you can escape me. I haven't succeeded for so long because I'm crazy.

People like you have kept me alive and full of youth.

You're no different.

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