Twenty-One Teams Begin Their Operation

He-El had thought Tony Stark would withdraw from this operation and head to Stark Industries to find Pepper Potts. Instead, Tony Stark kept his emotions in check and waited aboard the Helicarrier for the operation to begin. Tony Stark also did not tell He-El about Pepper Potts's abnormal condition. He-El likewise acted as though he knew nothing, merely having Vivian keep an eye on the reactors at Stark Industries before continuing with the operation to capture the generals. Time passed quickly.