As Charles prepares to face Apocalypse, he is interrupted for a phone call. Angel, having watched the terror at his own monitor, and enraged, grows tired of waiting and flies off to face Apoclaypse.

He lands his mini-jet before the Sphinx and flies forward, dropping specially made bombs that seem to shudder the Sphinx. Apocalypse floats out to face him with irritation.

"Die, you insane monster!", he cries, and swoops towards Apocalypse. He is batted aside before he can trigger the explosives he had brought.

"You amuse Me. human. You shall learn to serve Me"

There is a flash, and Angel vanishes.