Cut to the X Academy where Professor X is experimenting on a new Indian syrum called H1B which has had sucess in gifting the denizens of the subcontinent mutant powers.

But when Professor X learns of the power of the Epstein Drive he disagrees with Manhattan on the use of the Drive. Space Exploration or a protective shield for Earth is the argument. Professor X sees the growing friendship between Manhattan and Lucifer Morningstar as a danger. What is to be done?