I knew it! You drink right from the carton!
Kurt! I... uh, well,
I was gonna finish the whole thing.
Ok, then, drink up.
Just about a half a gallon left.
oh! Hey!
Intruders.
Nice try. Nothing behind me but the wall.
Is that the brotherhood?
Come on. Let's Chase 'em off
before they trip an alarm and wake everyone up.
Aha!
who are you?!
yaahh!
Yaahh! Unh!
Ohh! Ohh!
Oooahhpp!
Ohh! Aaah!
Hey! Whoa!
Who sent you?
Don't hurt us.
What are you doing out here?!
I don't believe this.
You better take off now!
You're all freaks!
Yeah! Bayville doesn't want you!
Kid: Yeah! Nobody wants you!
Oh, things were so much simpler
when only the brotherhood hated us.
first rahne... now jubilee.
I can't believe parents are pullin' their kids outta here.
Do they really think it'll be any better for 'em 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.
This is my fault.
I shoulda caught Mystique's scent
when she was here posin' 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 shoulda known.
I'm goin' for a ride, Charles.
Xavier, telepathically: Attention, everyone.
The Younger students are scheduled for breakfast first.
The rest, please meet me in sublevel 7.
I cannot wait until the new Institute's finished upstairs.
It's way too Crowded down here.
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... 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.
Aw, man, so we're still monsters?
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...
ohhh... 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.
ok. I'll see you later.
Shh!
go home!
You don't belong here.
gonna blow up our... school next?
We don't want you.
Ride it out, Evan. Keep your cool.
Yeah. Right.
Where'd Kurt go? He was just here.
Jean, I... 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 could really put your mind-Reading powers to good use,
like during exams or when we go...
You... you... lughead!
Uhh!
We are so through!
I'm sorry. I... I didn't mean
to put you in the middle of that.
Hey... what are friends for?
Thanks.
She don't even talk to you no more?
Ha ha ha! 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. Heh heh heh!
Heh heh. Come here, Kitty.
You're really askin' for it!
Kitty, Kitty! Here, Kitty!
That's Lance, lookin' for romance. Kitty, Kitty!
Hah Hah hah! Ha Ha ha!
Uhhh!
Kitty! Here, Kitty, Kitty!
Uhhh!
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! Oh, 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 you doin'?
Kurt! I've been looking all over for you.
How you holding up after... Aah! 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?
ok. I'm...
I'm just not ready to be exposed as a mutant.
Huh? You mean no one knows? Hey!
How's it goin'?
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.
Uhh! Ohh!
I'm gonna make sure you use your powers, summers...
'cause then it's Bye-Bye bayville high for you.
Come on, mutie...
throw Somethin' at me.
Oh, as much as I'd love to...
you're not worth it.
You torpedoed me with Jean.
Uhhh! Yeah...
blame it on me, lughead.
Hey, look at me. Now I'm... cool.
Ha ha ha... Ha Ha HA...
Ooh!
Huhh! Uhh!
You've had it, summers!
Bring it on!
I don't need any powers to handle punks like you.
We got it, Scott.
Yeah, droppin' these losers
just might be worth gettin' expelled.
You guys won't last 2 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.
Ahem! "used to be"?
thanks, Kurt.
Oh. Hello, Kitty.
Uh, Bye, Kitty!
Uh, busy-Busy.
Dorothy, please page Duncan Matthews
and have him report to my office.
Ahhh! Gaah!
You've got my attention.
Now, let's talk.
Rahrr!
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 goofin' off.
Mm-hmm. 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.
Uhh!
All right, bub... what's this about?
Mmmhhh! I am to deliver a message.
Unhh!
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.
Yeah, we're... here.
Back in school.
Outta the way!
Big mutants on campus!
Let's steal some lunch.
Hey.
Were you smilin' at me?
Did I say somethin' funny?
Do I look funny to you?
Funny-Like-a-Mutant Funny? Uh-Uh.
Uh... uh... uh...
who knew school could be so much fun?
to the left!
Ohh!
Uhh!
All right! Yeah! 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.
All right, guys.
Coach: Come on, girls, she's open! Get goin'!
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.
Well, 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.
Oh! That is so unfair!
A fiery temper! It's a dangerous combination
with your kind of powers.
I have control of my emotions.
And I have aresponsibility
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.
Well, I just 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 ya?
Hey, the rest of you go on inside.
This is between me... and him...
man to man.
We're not goin' anywhere.
I figured as much.
heh. 4 of us and 4 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 nothin' but a Hood!
Right. I'll never be good enough for you.
uhh! Uhh!
Ohh! Uhh!
Uh... good evening.
My name is Jean Grey.
I suppose I can stand up here
and recite the 5th and 14th amendments
or quote SOME passionate speeches
from FAMOUS civil rights leaders.
But to be honest... I don't want to.
ow.
Jean: Since this is personal,
let's keep it personal.
Heh heh!
Now, most of you have children.
And you love them for who they are,
not for what they can or can't do.
Uhhhh... huh!
Uhhh!
Uhh!
There is a chance that one of them will have
an advanced x-Gene.
And as they grow older, they will be considered mutants.
Uhh! Uhh!
You will love them anyway.
But people will hate them.
And people will want to hurt them.
Uhh!
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.
Uhhhh!
aah!
Oh, great. An avalanche.
Toad: That's it, rock their world.
huhh! Huhh!
Huh?
You see? Mutants are not only dangerous,
but uncontrollable.
This is what is in store for our school!
Look again.
Despite the overwhelming urge
to use their powers, my students are exhibiting
self-Control.
Uhhh!
uhh!
We have to do something!
Uhhhh!
I mean... uh...
aah! Aieee!
Uhhh!
aah!
Uhhh!
Yuhh-Uh-Uh!
oh!
Uh-oh! Let's get outta here!
why don't you shut this off
and dazzle them with the real you.
one step at a time.
Well... not quite the impression I was hoping to make.
there a funeral I don't know about?
Could say that.
We dug our own graves last night.
Uh, before I announce the school board's decision,
I'd 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 agenius 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.
Huh. 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.