<div class="floatleft">(http://images.wikia.com/marveldatabase/images/3/3f/En_Sabah_Nur_(Earth-58163).jpg)</div><br/><hr/><hr/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>  Name:</strong>       En Sabah Nur<br/>  <strong>Title:</strong>          Apocalypse<br/>  <strong>Affiliation:</strong>  The Vision<br/>  <strong>Location:</strong>   Giza Plateau, Cairo<br/>  <strong>Tags:</strong>         Famine, Blink, Agent Brand<br/><br/></span></span><hr/><hr/><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://sniktbub.wdfiles.com/local--files/file:288409-145029-blink/288409-145029-blink.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br/><br/>     <em>"You are no ordinary mutant, my dear. You are not an after effect of random chance, you are born of destiny."</em><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>     Apocalypse smiled, completely genuine - as unbelievable as that may seem - at the pink-skinned woman standing before him. "You have grown so much since I last laid eyes upon you." He held out his hand in her direction and spoke again, "Take my hand Starchild, my dearest granddaughter, I must share with you my Vision." The moment the young lady's fingers touched his own she felt a sense of familiarity and security. She felt at home. "I have been asleep for many years, but the time has finally come. The world is finally ready for our gift." And with that, he closed his eyes and sent forth many visions of his future plans - leaving out, of course, all of the bits of information that would turn away her compassionate heart.<br/><br/>     A few moments later he opened his eyes, and he could see her eyes slowly opening as well, having received all of the images telepathically. "We are the firstborn, we are the future. I was drawn up from the belly of the earth, and you were brought down from the stars my child. Let us show the world what they have been missing." He smiled again and let her hand go. Then he started walking away from her slowly, glancing over his shoulder to speak one last time. "They will resist it, but we must not avoid our destiny. The fate of the world depends on our success Starchild."</em><br/><br/></span></span></span></span><hr/><hr/><br/>     Apocalypse's eyes snapped open as the memory faded away. He could see the glowing runes he had activated the pyramids with and now, the three underground crystal structures were humming loudly. There was a rhythmical wave that kept surging every few moments as the energy being produced sought an outlet. The blue and grey skinned giant called back to his pale companion from the previous hall. <strong>"Sinister, have them lay the lines and begin siphoning the energy. Cut off any further shipments from the Middle East - we don't need the oil any longer."</strong><br/><br/>     Mr. Sinister replied in a weak tone, "As you command. This new development will reduce the amount of casualties from the north." Nobody ever liked giving Apocalypse bad news. Sinister stood his ground, however, and waited for the angry response from his master. Apocalypse <em>hated</em> bad news.<br/><br/>     <strong>"Mass casualties? From what?"</strong> The power of his voice boomed almost skeptically. <br/><br/>     "There is a large defensive force holding strong at Port Said, remnants of SWORD - from what our communication taps have picked up. Many prominent leaders of the Middle East have supported the defense - albeit half-heartily." Sinister added.<br/><br/>     Apocalypse growled. Taking out the powerful factions on earth quickly and decisively had been his primary focus. He had hoped that SWORD would not offer any assistance - since this was Earth's internal battle. It shouldn't have drawn any extra-terrestrial aid. Interest maybe, but the other systems would be foolish to pick sides this early - the human's side least of all. <strong>"I will see to this insurrection myself! Prepare a squad of your finest fighters Mr. Sinister - you are coming as well."</strong> And with that Apocalypse stormed up the long long ancient staircase leading out of the secret chamber below Giza.<br/><br/>     As he climbed the long stairs he reached out telepathically to Selene, <em><strong>"I did not ask for you intrusion Lady Gallio. You risk much with those prying eyes of yours; but I cannot blame you. You are wise and intelligent, I would be alarmed if you weren't suspicious. Continue to impress me and I will bring you fully into my fold. Find me Magneto!"</strong></em> His tone was calm and pleasant, but a forceful boom erupted with his last sentence. He would find Shaw's successor and he would turn him. Or kill him. After a moment for effect, he added: <em><strong>"As soon as you have him, tell Blink to escort you both to Cairo immediately. She should be somewhere near you already. Do not fail me in this, Famine."</strong></em><br/><br/>     Now to deal with that meddling SWORD. Didn't they see what he did to SHIELD? Fools - the whole lot of them. They do not deserve life, not with such limited intelligence. He wouldn't even bother wasting serums on those few who survived.</div>