The being who called himself Silverfall was the only Silver Martian alive. His people existed when the Green and White Martians when still developing. He was an Immortal, a Martian God, eons old. Silverfall had "The Sight" and could see almost the entire Galaxy. Back in World War Two, Thor had met him on Mars. Silverfall subsequently left Mars to travel the Galaxy. But after the God War, when the original guardian of the Rainbow Bridge, Heimdall, fell in battle, Thor met Silverfall again and asked him to take Heimdall's place upon the bridge. Silverfall had seen much in his long existence and possibly knew about the Emerald.

At the very least, his "sight" should have been able to locate it.

J'Onn was a bit apprehensive. The idea of meeting a Silver Martian was both exciting and frightening. The Silver Martians were legends. They were the basis for the Martian myths and legends. They were reputed to have powers beyond anything that the current Martian races, including a telepathic "Sight" that extends across the stars. They vanished from Mars long ago, but the legend of Silverfall was something that Martian children grew up with. To think that he was real was an incredible thought.

Thor led J'Onn to the end of the rainbow bridge where the guardian, Silverfall, stood ready to defend the realm and warn the Asgardians of imminent danger.

"Well met, good Silverfall," Thor said.

"Well met, Prince Thor," Silverfall responded. The Silver Martian God seemed very uninterested in the Green Martian who accompanied Thor.

J'Onn stared at Silverfall. He could feel the massive telepathic power coming from the Silver God. So it's true! he thought. It's a Silver Martian. It's the great Silverfall! He actually exists!

"I need thy aid," Thor said.

"I am at your service, Lord Thor," Silverfall replied.

"I and my fellow warriors of the Avengers League doth seek an object known . . . "

" . . . as the Emerald," Silverfall finished. "I know."

"Thy sight serves thee well," Thor said. "Canst thou be of any assistance to us?"

Silverfall closed his eyes for a moment and concentrated. J'Onn watched, fascinated. Silverfall's telepathic power was unbelievable. J'Onn had to shield his mind to keep from being overwhelmed.

"The Emerald is on Earth," Silverfall said. "Under the sea, in the place known as Atlantis."

"There be two such places," Thor said. "Which Atlantis doth house the Emerald?"

"I cannot see clearly," Silverfall said. "The Emerald is a powerful Martian object and it obscures my senses to some degree. All I can tell you is that it is hidden in Atlantis."

"That shall suffice," Thor said. "I thank thee, good Silverfall. And now, I must take my leave."

Silverfall bowed slightly, in respect. "My Prince."

Thor headed away. J'Onn hesitated. He stared at Silverfall. "I never thought you were real. This is a great honor."

"I don't see why," Silverfall answered. "Go. You have an important duty to perform."

"Great Silverfall, I . . . "

"No more talk," Silverfall said. "You have things to do. Go. If you have something important to say to me, you may return at a later date. I am sure Thor will allow you."

J'Onn was very disappointed. But he realized that Silverfall was right. "Very well. I'll go. But I will return."

J'Onn started to walk away. Silverfall called to him. "J'Onn J'Onzz."

J'Onn turned, not at all surprised that the powerful telepath knew his name.

"I am not what you think," Silverfall said.

J'Onn puzzled over that one as he returned to Earth with Thor.

His name was Fluxus, and he was a white Martian. He was a warrior and he served his warlord. His warlord was Z'Onn Z'Orr. Fluxus had been sent to get the Emerald. His telepathy had picked up Thor and J'Onn. And although he could not read the mind of a God very well, and J'Onn was doing his best to block any telepathic scan, Fluxus knew where they were going. They were searching for the Emerald.

They had split up. Obviously, they did not know exactly where the Emerald was, but they would eventually find it. Fluxus had a plan. He would delay them both. And he would use his shape shifting powers to do it!

King Neptune, God of the Sea.

"Great Neptune!" Namor said, "This is indeed a great honor!"

"We have no time for amenities!" Neptune said. "I have come to give you a warning!"

"Stay back!" Namor ordered. "I have been warned of your perfidy! I bear you no malice. I know that you are under the thrall of Loki, but I will not let you bring your unwitting evil into my realm! Withdraw, or I shall be forced to battle you!"

Thor couldn't believe what he was hearing. Who had misinformed Namor that Thor was under some spell? Or perhaps it wasn't misinformation. Perhaps it is an intentional plot to keep Thor away from Atlantis. Thor could not allow that. He needed to get to the Emerald.

Thor moved forward, trying to be non-threatening. He held up a hand in a salute of respect. The salute and the forward movement were both misinterpreted.

"Very well!" Namor shouted, "I gave you the chance. I am sorry for what I must now due, but Atlantis is my first priority. Imperius Rex!"

Namor shot forward like a torpedo. He rammed Thor in the stomach. Thor doubled over in pain. Namor proceeded to pummel the Thunder God. Thor tried to strike back, but so deep under the sea his movements were slowed. His every swing missed. He couldn't land a blow on Namor. Thor knew he was in trouble.

King Arthur, the Aquaman, ruler of New Atlantis, was sitting in his chambers. He was lost in thought. There were many problems and challenges facing the realm. Aquaman had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Sometimes he longed for the simple days when his adopted father Vulko ruled the realm and Aquaman was free to explore the ocean. He had especially fond memories of his days of adventure with the Avengers League. He had enjoyed those days. He missed them.

Aquaman suddenly sensed a presence in his chambers. He looked around, then jumped up to a defensive position. "Who's there? Speak up!"

J'Onn J'Onzz materialized in front of him. {Hello Arthur,} J'Onn communicated telepathically.

Aquaman relaxed and smiled. "J'Onn. This is a surprise. It's good to see you."

{And you, Arthur. I am sorry for arriving unannounced, but time is pressing on me. I have a . . . situation!}

Aquaman couldn't help grinning. This brought back memories. "Are the Avengers League struggling to save the universe again?"

{The usual,} J'Onn replied with his telepathy.

"Tell me all about it," Aquaman said.

But Namor was in his own element. He swam against the current and dissipated the whirlpool. There was still at least a mile to go before the surface. Namor attacked again, and Thor needed to find another means to get them to the air. But the Sub-Mariner gave him very little chance to act. He was relentless.

Thor had one more tactic to try. He dropped below Namor and pointed his hammer. He concentrated and unleashed the Asgardian energy force from his magic hammer Mjolnir. The powerful ray hit Namor and sent him hurtling upwards.

Namor breached the surface and was sent a hundred yards into the air. Thor popped up from the waves, relieved to be back in his element.

Namor was falling back to the sea, stunned by the power of the energy ray. The tiny wings on his heels started to flutter and he seemed to be regaining his balance. Thor couldn't allow that. If Namor got back under the waves, while he was still conscious, Thor would be right back where he started from. Thor swung his indestructible Hammer with all his strength. He slammed the Hammer into the still-weak Namor. Namor let out a yelp of pain. The impact rattled him and sent him sailing through the sky, unconscious. Thor flew after him, catching him before he fell below the ocean surface again. Thor spotted and island in the distance. He carried the unconscious Namor there.

{Thank you, Arthur,}

The two heroes suddenly heard a crash outside. Aquaman jumped to his feet.

"Trouble!" he cried.

{I am at your side, Arthur!} J'Onn communicated.

Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter left the royal chambers and headed to the scene of the commotion. They spotted a group of imperial guards being manhandled by a large man.

"I know that creature!" Aquaman said. "He was once a warlord from Lemuria. He seems to have grown."

{Who is he?}

"His name is Tyrak! Tyrak the treacherous!"

Tyrak battered the guard, scattering them. They seemed powerless against him. Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter reached the battle.

"Tyrak!" Aquaman said, "How dare you invade my realm!"

"King Arthur!" Tyrak bellowed. "The Aquaman. I am here for you. For your blood! For your head! For your life!"

"Sent by your Lemurian masters, eh?"

"No!" Tyrak said. "I represent another power who has a motive for seeing both Atlantis' fall. I am their first and best weapon. There will be no need for plans ‘B' and ‘C' after I am through! Aquaman will die by my hand, and soon after, Namor will die as well!"

"Your ambitions are blinding you!" Aquaman said. "My only equal under the sea is my brother, Namor. You cannot best me!"

Tyrak laughed mockingly. Aquaman slammed into Tyrak, but bounced off like a rubber ball. Shocked, Aquaman tried again. This time, Tyrak hit him with power that Aquaman was not prepared for. Aquaman crashed into the side of an Atlantean temple. "His power!" Aquaman muttered, hurt by the impact. "It's incredible!"

"I have been . . . enhanced!" Tyrak said. "You cannot stand against me! You are doomed!"

J'Onn moved between Tyrak and Aquaman. "Stop!" The Martian ordered.

"Who, or what, are you?" Tyrak asked.

{I am an ally of Aquaman. And to get to him, you must pass through me!}

"Move aside, creature, or I will . . . "

{Enough!} J'Onn mentally commanded. {How many times have I faced someone like you? Beings so full of their own superiority that they listen to neither reason nor conscience. Civilian casualties are unimportant to you as long as you can impose your selfish will and whim! Well hear this, Tyrak the Treacherous . . . I will not move aside. And you will not harm any more Atlanteans!}

J'Onn unleashed his Martian Vision. Tyrak was stunned by the power of the ray, but being underwater, the heat of the ray was diminished, and Tyrak was at his most powerful. Tyrak moved forward, resisting the force of the beam. He swung his powerful fist at the Martian, but J'Onn turned intangible and the fist passed through harmlessly. Tyrak was surprised.

"Interesting!" Tyrak said. "Well then, it seems I cannot hurt you. But you cannot stop me, either!"

{Really?} J'Onn responded. J'Onn returned to his solid form. He hit Tyrak with all his alien strength.

Tyrak was rattled by the blow but stood his ground. He laughed. "A blow well struck, creature! You are a worthy challenge! Come! Do battle with Tyrak!"

"Attempt not to rise, noble Sub-Mariner," Thor said. "Thou art still injured."

"Villain!" Namor said weakly. "I will not let you destroy Atlantis!"

"I have no intention of doing so, good Prince," Thor said. "I have no wish to see thy kingdom come to harm. I am not thy enemy."

"Liar!" Namor hissed.

"Why would I not slay thee once I had defeated thee?" Thor asked. "Thou were at my mercy."

Namor hesitated. "I do not know. I know only that great Neptune warned me of you coming attack."

"I see," Thor said. "I doth perceive the reason for thy erroneous attack! I am under no thrall, and I believe that the being thou did see - this being who didst appear to be Neptune - is a base impostor. A Martian who doth seek to prevent the God of Thunder from attaining the Emerald I seek."

Namor felt embarrassed. If "Neptune" was an impostor - and it was beginning to look like he was - Namor had been played for a total fool.

"Tell me of this Emerald," Namor said.

"You are worthy," Tyrak said. "I have enjoyed our duel. But now, I must finish this."

Tyrak tried to land the killing blow, but J'Onn turned intangible. The blow passed through him.

"Coward!" Tyrak shouted. "You fight unfairly!"

While Tyrak as distracted by J'Onn, Aquaman had recovered his full strength. He charged Tyrak and pierced his thick skin with his harpoon hand. Tyrak roared in pain. He slapped Aquaman away.

"That was a cowardly blow, Atlantean!" Tyrak said. "Come at me now, face-to-face, rather than from behind!"

Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter double-teamed the wounded Tyrak. His strength was still incredible. He fought his opponents to a draw.

"J'Onn, I have an idea, but I need your help," Aquaman said.

Aquaman telepathically communicated his idea to J'Onn. J'Onn nodded.

"Let us combine our telepathic power," J'Onn said.

J'Onn and Aquaman united their telepathic abilities. They located Tyrak's Basil Ganglia, a part of the brain that marine creatures inherently possess. They overloaded it with telepathic messages, causing seizures in Tyrak. Tyrak convulsed. He panicked. He fled.

Aquaman and J'Onn sighed with relief as they watched him go.

Fluxus held the Emerald in his hand, triumphantly. He had served his master well. Z'Onn Z'Orr now had the Emerald. His grand plan could proceed!