Of Lightning, Flesh, and Swords

In one universe, Cole Macgrath, Demon of Empire city, activates the RFI ending the lives of all conduits on Earth. In another universe, Alex Mercer saves New York city from a nuclear payload. In their last moments, both heroes are sent on a one-way trip to ... somewhere. What fate lies before our two heroes and who is the shadowy figure tracking them? (Story is being rewritten)