[ominous music playing]
[yawning]
I knew it! You drink right from the carton!
Kurt. I was gonna finish the whole thing.
Okay, then drink up. Just about a half a gallon left.
[groans]
[gasps] Hey, intruders.
Nice try. Nothing behind me but the wall. Is that the Brotherhood?
Come on. Let's chase them off before they trip an alarm and wake everyone up.
[suspenseful music playing]
A-ha!
[gasps] Who are you?
[theme song playing]
[grunting]
[dramatic music playing]
-Who sent you? -Please don't hurt us. We're busted.
What are you doing out here?
-I don't believe this. -You'd better take off now!
-You're all freaks! -Yeah! Bayville doesn't want you!
[boy 1] Yeah! Nobody wants you!
[boys laughing]
Things were so much simpler when only the Brotherhood hated us.
First Rahne, now Jubilee.
I can't believe parents are pulling their kids out of here.
Do they really think it'll be any better for them at home?
I hate to admit it, Logan. But I would probably do the same thing.
After all, I promised them their children would be safe here.
Obviously, that hasn't been the case.
[Logan] This is my fault.
I should've caught Mystique's scent when she was here posing as you.
And I should've sensed her in Wanda's hospital room before she abducted me.
But the fact is, with her advanced shape-changing abilities,
she's now able to conceal herself completely from us.
Yeah. Well...
I still should've known. I'm going for a ride, Charles.
[Xavier] Attention, everyone. The younger students are scheduled for breakfast first.
The rest, please meet me in Sub-level 7.
[student] The entire building's...
I cannot wait until the new Institute's finished upstairs.
It's way too crowded down here.
[chattering]
Good news. The school board has agreed to let you all attend classes today,
-provided no one uses their powers. -Just today?
Yes. Because tonight they'll be voting on whether or not
to impose a permanent mutant ban.
You can see how important it is to be on your best behavior.
Professor, I'm afraid to go back there. We don't fit in anymore.
It won't be easy at first, Kitty.
But eventually you will be accepted. And this time, for all that you are.
Oh, man! So we're still monsters? [scoffs] What is with that?
Despite what they call us, we are people. It's time to remind them of it.
You know, if they don't like us, that's their problem!
Evan, what I'm saying is, let's just not give people a reason to fear us.
Hey, they named me "identity unknown."
Yeah, look. The only pictures they have of you are blue and furry.
That means no one has made the connection it's me.
Yet. They will, Kurt. Especially the people who know you live here.
Yeah, but... but... [sighs]
You're right. They'll figure it out.
I'd like you all at tonight's school board meeting.
Let them look you in the faces when they vote,
so they can see the people behind the powers.
Now, go make the best of your first day back.
[clamoring]
[tense music playing]
[student 1] Go home!
[student 2] You don't belong here!
You gonna blow up our school next?
[student 2] We don't want you.
[students chattering]
-Ride it out, Evan. Keep your cool. -Yeah. Right.
Where'd Kurt go? He was just here.
Jean, I want you to know this doesn't change anything.
-It doesn't? -Of course not.
I'm willing to overlook your problem completely.
-Problem? -Yeah.
Besides, we can really put your mind-reading powers to good use,
-like during exams or when we go-- -You... You lughead! [groans]
We are so through!
[ominous music playing]
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put you in the middle of that.
Hey, what are friends for?
Thanks.
[dramatic music playing]
-[tires screeching] -[horns honking]
-[Toad] She don't even talk to you no more? -She won't even come near him.
Hey, maybe she'll come to me.
-Here, Kitty. Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty. -Knock it off!
Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty. [laughs] Come here, Kitty.
You're really asking for it!
Here, Kitty, Kitty! Here comes Lance looking for romance!
-[Toad] Come here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty! -[groans]
-Here, Kitty-- -Here, Kitty, Kitty.
-[knock on door] -Is that Kitty?
-Hello, boys. -Uh, Principal Kelly?
What are you doing here?
I just thought I'd stop by and personally invite you all to come back to school.
School? No way!
-We don't go anywhere we ain't wanted. -Since when?
If you do come, I'm certain you won't be bothered by anyone.
In fact, I think they're all afraid of you.
-Oh, yeah? -Hey, if you can't be cool, be feared.
-My mama always told me that. -We'll be there.
Wonderful.
Hey! Hi! How are you doing?
Kurt, I've been looking all over for you! How are you holding up after--?
-[yelps] -Amanda! It's nice to see you!
What are you doing? What's going on?
Uh, nothing. Not a thing. Everything is absolutely fine!
-And-- -Kurt?
[sighs]
Okay, I'm-- I'm just not ready to be exposed as a mutant.
-Huh? You mean no one knows? -Hey, how's it going?
They don't realize I'm the fuzzy one.
Kurt, that means you're still hiding.
Being thought of as normal has been the best thing that's ever happened to me.
I just can't give it up yet.
What about standing by your friends?
Uh, yeah. I'm sure they'll be all right.
[grunts]
I'm gonna make sure you use your powers, Summers!
Because then it's bye-bye Bayville High for you.
Come on, mutie, throw something at me.
Oh, as much as I'd love to, you're not worth it.
You torpedoed me with Jean.
Yeah, blame it on me, lughead.
Hey, look at me. Now I'm cool.
[Duncan] You've had it, Summers!
Bring it on! I don't need any powers to handle punks like you.
[Kitty] We got it, Scott!
Yeah. Dropping these losers just might be worth getting expelled.
You guys won't last two days here.
Here you go. They're gone.
Thanks.
Hey, what's your special power, huh? Can you like read my mind?
Yeah, like I could find it.
Hey, don't you live at that mutant place too?
-Huh? Oh, no, no, no. -But you're friends with the mutants, right?
Uh... Well, I used to be. I, uh...
Listen, I'm late for class.
[clears throat] Used to be? Thanks, Kurt.
Oh, hello, Kitty. Bye, Kitty. Busy, busy.
[ominous music playing]
Dorothy, please page Duncan Matthews and have him report to my office.
[dramatic music playing]
[growling]
You got my attention! Now let's talk!
[Duncan] You wanted to see me, Mr. Kelly?
Yes, Duncan. Come in. Let's get right to the point.
I'm aware of the little tussle you had with Scott Summers out in the quad.
No big deal. We were just goofing off.
Mm-hm. Well, I'd be more careful about goofing off with a mutant if I were you.
-What? I'm not afraid of him. -You ought to be.
Look, all I'm saying is you can't have a beef with just one of them,
because they stick together. I'm just concerned for your safety.
Oh, look. More mutants.
Interesting thing about those boys there.
You actually have something in common with them. They also hate Scott Summers.
[ominous music playing]
All right, bub. What's this about?
I am to deliver a message.
From who?
Magneto!
When you tire of the public persecution of mutants,
then he invites you to join him and fight.
So I can be a lackey like you? I don't think so!
I am not a lackey! I...
-I have no choice. -What's Magneto got on you?
-Enough. -Whatever it is, there's a way out.
Let us help you. Join the X-Men.
I cannot.
[girl] Okay, I'll see you later.
-Yeah, we're here! -Back in school!
-Out of the way! -Big mutants on campus!
[Toad] Hey, let's steal some lunch.
Hey, were you smiling at me? Did I say something funny?
Do I look funny to you? Funny like a mutant funny?
[whimpers]
Who knew school could be so much fun?
[girl 1] Pass to the left! Come on! Got it!
Hey, you used your powers to sink that and you know it!
What? No, I didn't. Linda, you saw me. Come on, tell them.
Hit the bench, Grey. Jones, you're in.
-[girl 2] Got it! All right! All right, guys! -[girl 3] Come on, guys! She's open.
-[girl 4] Keep going. -[girl 2] Okay.
[poignant music playing]
Principal Kelly, what's going on?
Jean, I'm afraid an inquiry is in order
to determine if Bayville High deserves some of these sports awards.
-What are you accusing people of? -Not people, mutants.
You think you can all just act normal?
Sir, just because we have different gifts, doesn't mean we're not normal.
This school has been plagued by disaster.
Earthquakes, fires, explosions, vicious beasts.
It makes so much sense now. You're a menace!
-No. No, not all of us. -You're right. Some of you are cheats!
So I'm gonna need your soccer MVP trophy returned.
[scoffs] That is so unfair!
A fiery temper. That's a dangerous combination with your kind of powers.
I have control of my emotions.
And I have a responsibility to keep the normal students out of harm's way!
-Just what are you saying? -I'll see you tonight.
You want me to speak? Professor--
Jean, it's important for them to hear from all sides.
-We need the voice of a student up there. -I wish the others would get here.
-I don't want to do this alone. -I'm sure they'll be along.
Hey, Summers, we have some unfinished business.
Oh, brother. Give the macho act a rest, will you?
Hey, the rest of you go on inside. This is between me and him.
-Man to man. -We're not going anywhere!
I figured as much. [whistles]
Four of us and four of you.
Only we ain't afraid to use our powers.
So guess what happens now?
Remember, no powers!
This is the real you, isn't it? You're nothing but a hood!
Right. I'll never be good enough for you!
[rumbling]
Uh, good evening. My name is Jean Grey.
I suppose I can stand up here and recite the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
or quote some passionate speeches from famous civil rights leaders.
But to be honest, I don't want to.
[grunting]
[Jean] Since this is personal, let's keep it personal.
Now most of you have children
and you love them for who they are not for what they can or can't do.
There is a chance that one of them will have an advanced X-gene.
And as they grow older, they will be considered mutants.
You will love them anyway. But people will hate them.
And people will want to hurt them.
You will hope for the day when your child can live in a safe world.
Well, that world must begin now, with you,
by allowing mutants to attend public school. Thank you.
[grunting]
[clamoring]
Oh, great! Avalanche!
[dramatic music playing]
That's it! Rock their world!
[yelling]
[dramatic music playing]
You see? Mutants are not only dangerous, but uncontrollable!
-This is what is in store for our school! -[Xavier] Look again.
Despite the overwhelming urge to use their powers,
my students are exhibiting self-control.
We have to do something!
[grunting]
[screaming]
Uh-oh. Let's get out of here.
[murmuring]
Why don't you shut this off and dazzle them with the real you?
[chuckles nervously] One step at a time.
Well, not quite the impression I was hoping to make.
There a funeral I don't know about?
You could say that. We dug our own graves last night.
Before I announce the school board's decision,
I would like to say how proud I am of all of you.
How can you say that, Professor? We let you down.
Yeah. It doesn't take a genius to know how they voted.
You saved their lives. Jean inspired them with her sincerity.
And as a result, they want to welcome you back.
-[scoffs] Go figure. -Sorry, Professor.
But it's a little of the "good news, bad news" kind of thing.
I realize this is not an easy time for you. But please realize something.
For whatever reason, you have been chosen to take the first step into this new world.
To lead the way. To be a beacon of hope for mutants yet to come.
This is not only a big responsibility, it is an honor.
I'm always astonished at the wondrous things that can be built on the ashes of tragedy.
For even in the face of bigotry and discrimination,
the X-Men will endure.
[theme song playing]