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New Warriors #31
Warpath, Cannonball, and Firestar go to Nova Roma to tell Magma and Empath about the deaths of the Hellions. Soon, everyone, including Magma, find out the lifestyles of the citizens of Nova Roma (and it’s history) have all been a lie; and this act was done by Selene, and when she was gone, Empath took the role of tricking people into living fake lives.Note: Firestar gets a new costume.SynopsisAfter fighting through rough jungle terrain in Brazil, Cannonball, Warpath, and Firestar finally reach their destination: Nova Roma. Having arrived, Cannonball expresses worry that Magma was unable to return any radio messages. Before they can enter the city, Roman soldiers attack the trio. Firestar saves Cannonball from a spear just inches from his face. Warpath dives into the fight and Cannonball begins bowling soldiers over. Before long, the fight is over and Empath and Magma officialy welcome the three to Nova Roma.Back home, Nova is out on a date with Laura Dunham. Their banter is casual and she teaches him how to properly read Chinese fortunes – simply add “in love” at the end of every one. As their meal ends, Laura asks if he’d like to split the tab. He refuses her offer and then realizes that he won’t have enough to cover the meal. As she pulls out her wallet, Nova realizes that he needs to start making money.In Brazil, a feast begins for the Nova Roma visitors. Cannonball asks about the communications in the area and Magma acts as if she had no clue that anything was wrong. Empath, however, states that it was his fault, as he should have been able to fix such a thing since he is the only technically skilled person there. Firestar then relates why the three have arrived. Cannonball had called her to tell her about the death of the Hellions by Trevor Fitzroy. They decide to visit Empath and Magma, the only other Hellions left alive, to tell them in person. Empath notes their troubles and appreciates telling him so that he and Magma can mourn their friends. Magma tries to…
