Chapter 4: Aboard Annihilus's Ship:
Aboard the massive flying palace, Reed set about perfecting a large-scale tranceptor. Though Ben and Johnny had returned to the Baxter Building in under ten minutes, due to the time differences two days had past. Annihilus had been surprised at Reed's efficiency. The scientist, now completely under the alien warlord's control, had perfected Annihilus's offensive stinger ships. Now it was merely a matter of getting the transceptor to apply to large-scale ships. A few more days and Annihilus would invade.
Reed had not slept in three days, and fatigue was starting to set in. He wondered at the fate of his wife and family, but his body did not respond to his mind's protests. Somehow, he had to fight the control, or he would be an integral part in Earth's invasion. He hoped his teammates would find him soon.
The superhero was unaware that Annihilus had prepared for his teammates. Annihilus was sure that they would seek to rescue Susan. Especially if all went to plan, as Blastaar assured it would. In time, Annihilus would turn on Blastaar as well. He would cross that bridge when it came time.
Meanwhile...on Baluur
The mighty alien warlord known as Blastaar looked at his captive. The alluring Susan Richards sat bound and gagged at his feet. A blindfold covered her head to prevent her from using her powers. The attack had gone splendidly, as Blastaar had planned. When his minions raided the Baxter Building through the portal within the prison known as "42", the rest of the Fantastic Four battled furiously, as Blastaar sought his real prize and fled.
Susan tried to squirm, "What do you want with me?" she asked. She felt the mighty Blastaar's hands touch her head. He placed what felt like a necklace around her neck. The hood was taken off, but Sue's powers did not manifest. A large jewel glinted in the light.
Blastaar sighed, "Soon I will be supreme ruler of this zone!" He looked down at Sue, "And soon the earth."
Sue sneered, "What do I care?" Her defiance remained
Blastaar smiled to her, "Ruling alone can be lonely. I need a queen!" He caressed her face. "Only you are worthy!"
Sue's stomach grimaced. Where was her team? Several things that would make her even more scared if she knew the truth. First, the negative zone was much faster than the real world. One hour in the real world was two weeks in the negative zone. This meant that even if the Fantastic Four only fought for 15 minutes, Sue would be trapped here for days. Second, the jewel around her neck was the Ego gem, and had been known corrupt souls with dark pasts. Blastaar knew Sue had an evil side, he had seen Malice. Further, he knew that in no time she would be his evil...and willing Queen! Sue felt her hands strapped to a metal slab. A metal helmet was placed on her head. Blastaar nodded to his scientists to begin. Sue screamed out as a bolt of negative energy was pumped into her head. This would change her emotions.
Blastaar smiled, "Soon".