After a series of supposedly unconnected art thefts (all of which are related to Apocalypse), Forearm is one of the few members of the MLF to approach Mister Sinister and propose a trade. In exchange for a genetic matrix (none other than the Legacy Virus which Stryfe owned), Sinister would hand over the captive Cyclops and Jean Grey. These events begin the "X-Cutioner's Song" crossover. In the end, all of the MLF members are taken into custody- Forearm is defeated by Psylocke and Boomer working in tandem.