A mutant empath on the run from mysterious government agents is rescued by a team of fellow ""New Mutants"" - the group known as Mutant X.

Mutant X comes to the aid of a teenager New Mutant pursued by Russians - she holds the secret to a new weapon that targets mutants.

Shalimar becomes close to another feral when it's ""lust at first sight,"" but matters become complicated when her new boyfriend tries to find a cure for his condition.

Eckhart employs the services of a New Mutant mercenary with the power to control dreams, and sends him against Mutant X.

Ashlocke revives an ancient Egyptian alchemist in an attempt to preserve his own life.