Alex hopes to leave his responsibilities as the Chosen One behind by leaving Vega, but instead, ends up fighting for his life alongside Michael in a battle with Gabriel's forces. Elsewhere, Riesen goes too far in the name of security; Claire makes a personal sacrifice for the people; and Arika receives a deadly message from her homeland.

Alex begins his training with Michael, but soon after has a vision that causes him to go rogue during an Archangel Corps mission. Elsewhere, Claire goes out on a limb to protect Riesen, however she can't stop his long-held secrets from coming back to haunt him; and David makes a move to secure his power.