1 00:01:03,245 --> 00:01:04,995 For the record, Professor, 2 00:01:04,995 --> 00:01:07,203 I still haven't been able to contact Taylor Prescott 3 00:01:07,203 --> 00:01:08,995 in over two weeks. 4 00:01:08,995 --> 00:01:11,245 My last conversation with him worried me. 5 00:01:11,245 --> 00:01:12,995 Pretty desolate country around here. 6 00:01:12,995 --> 00:01:15,911 I should arrive in Skull Mesa in 15 minutes. 7 00:01:15,911 --> 00:01:17,995 I'll give Dr. Prescott your regards. 8 00:01:17,995 --> 00:01:21,203 Prescott 9 00:01:21,203 --> 00:01:25,328 I'm confident one day humans and mutants will live in harmony. 10 00:01:25,953 --> 00:01:27,911 Each of us is blessed with gifts. 11 00:01:42,995 --> 00:01:44,786 Until that time, 12 00:01:44,786 --> 00:01:47,745 I know I can count on you and your X-Men, Charles, 13 00:01:47,745 --> 00:01:51,620 to help nurture those whom society would attack or abandon. 14 00:01:54,995 --> 00:01:56,870 His former students, Andrew and Nicole, 15 00:01:56,870 --> 00:01:58,495 made this for Dr. Prescott. 16 00:01:58,495 --> 00:02:00,245 Our young friends have come 17 00:02:00,245 --> 00:02:02,911 quite a long way since they first visited here. 18 00:02:02,911 --> 00:02:04,578 You know Dr. Prescott, 19 00:02:04,578 --> 00:02:06,370 he never wants to accept recognition 20 00:02:06,370 --> 00:02:08,620 for the work he did in establishing a community 21 00:02:08,620 --> 00:02:10,495 where mutants could live in peace. 22 00:02:10,495 --> 00:02:13,328 I'm sure he'll appreciate something like this, 23 00:02:14,078 --> 00:02:15,995 with the thought that's gone into it. 24 00:02:25,370 --> 00:02:27,453 A plane's approaching the town. 25 00:02:27,453 --> 00:02:30,620 He seems to have images of Taylor Prescott in his mind. 26 00:02:30,620 --> 00:02:32,703 Is he human or mutant? 27 00:02:32,703 --> 00:02:34,370 It doesn't matter. 28 00:02:34,370 --> 00:02:36,245 Take him down, Watchdog. 29 00:02:44,453 --> 00:02:46,245 What in blazes! 30 00:03:12,495 --> 00:03:16,078 Scratch one trouble-maker. 31 00:03:24,203 --> 00:03:25,786 It looks like I'm lucky to... 32 00:03:25,786 --> 00:03:28,245 My glasses! My powers are gone. 33 00:03:34,078 --> 00:03:38,703 That weird glow. Somebody tried to take me out. 34 00:03:42,953 --> 00:03:44,078 Busted! 35 00:03:45,578 --> 00:03:49,036 I wonder which mountain range Skull Mesa's behind. 36 00:04:02,620 --> 00:04:04,786 Hey! Hey, wait! 37 00:04:11,620 --> 00:04:14,120 - Didn't you see me? - Sorry, mister. 38 00:04:14,620 --> 00:04:17,995 I rarely pick up strangers. I'm Darrell Tanaka. 39 00:04:19,828 --> 00:04:21,370 Scott Summers. 40 00:04:21,370 --> 00:04:24,620 You got business in Skull Mesa? 41 00:04:24,620 --> 00:04:25,786 I do now. 42 00:04:44,036 --> 00:04:47,203 Most folks in Skull Mesa don't like strangers. 43 00:04:47,203 --> 00:04:48,870 I'm used to that. 44 00:04:56,620 --> 00:04:58,328 Please, please. 45 00:04:59,328 --> 00:05:00,495 Hey! What's going on? 46 00:05:00,495 --> 00:05:01,995 He did it again! 47 00:05:03,745 --> 00:05:06,078 - Get him! - I'm sorry! It was an accident! 48 00:05:06,078 --> 00:05:08,453 Mutant freak! Get out of here! 49 00:05:13,078 --> 00:05:15,870 Whoa, now! Where's the fire? 50 00:05:15,870 --> 00:05:17,953 I'm sorry Dr. Prescott. I... 51 00:05:17,953 --> 00:05:19,495 Hey! Get back here! 52 00:05:19,495 --> 00:05:22,120 Here now! You boys stop picking on him! 53 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:25,078 He wrecked our ball! He's a freak! 54 00:05:26,036 --> 00:05:28,578 You know it's not his fault! He's like the rest of you. 55 00:05:28,578 --> 00:05:29,786 He doesn't have anybody. 56 00:05:30,328 --> 00:05:33,078 Now get another ball and get back to your game. 57 00:05:35,328 --> 00:05:37,870 Hate is an awfully strong word, Scott. 58 00:05:37,870 --> 00:05:39,953 They're just afraid of anyone who's different. 59 00:05:39,953 --> 00:05:42,453 But they'll learn. Now come on. 60 00:05:42,453 --> 00:05:45,828 Let's see if Mrs. Feeney has any ice cream in the kitchen. 61 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:01,495 Now, let's get a look at that head of yours. 62 00:06:01,495 --> 00:06:03,828 You the only doctor around here? 63 00:06:04,828 --> 00:06:06,620 Doctor and coroner. 64 00:06:10,786 --> 00:06:12,620 People tend to do double duty. 65 00:06:14,245 --> 00:06:15,453 Here. 66 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:20,703 Now, what else do you have to do here? 67 00:06:20,703 --> 00:06:23,620 I've got a better question, Doctor! 68 00:06:23,620 --> 00:06:25,036 What's going on here? 69 00:06:25,036 --> 00:06:26,578 What do you mean? 70 00:06:27,745 --> 00:06:28,995 Who are you calling? 71 00:06:31,203 --> 00:06:35,036 Someone just tried to make me a permanent part of your living desert! 72 00:06:35,036 --> 00:06:38,953 And why is everyone around here acting like scared prairie dogs? 73 00:06:38,953 --> 00:06:43,703 I'm looking for Dr. Taylor Prescott! Know where I might find him? 74 00:06:43,703 --> 00:06:44,911 Prescott? 75 00:06:45,703 --> 00:06:48,578 I... I didn't realize he still lived here. 76 00:06:48,578 --> 00:06:50,703 He did two weeks ago, Doc. 77 00:06:50,703 --> 00:06:52,995 I'll take a look around town myself. 78 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:01,620 - What the... 79 00:07:15,870 --> 00:07:17,786 That's quite a garden you've got there. 80 00:07:17,786 --> 00:07:20,328 - I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. 81 00:07:23,078 --> 00:07:26,328 Folks here don't take too much to strangers. 82 00:07:26,328 --> 00:07:27,911 Oh, is that the town motto? 83 00:07:27,911 --> 00:07:30,370 - I'm Bill Braddock. - Scott Summers. 84 00:07:30,370 --> 00:07:33,078 Heard your plane had trouble. 85 00:07:33,078 --> 00:07:36,620 - Landing trouble, wasn't it, Chet? - Yes. 86 00:07:36,620 --> 00:07:37,995 Where did you hear that? 87 00:07:39,453 --> 00:07:41,203 I know the owner of the gas station. 88 00:07:41,203 --> 00:07:42,620 He'll fix you up with a rental. 89 00:07:42,620 --> 00:07:44,453 Have you out of here in no time. 90 00:07:44,453 --> 00:07:47,828 Also heard you got a nasty smack on the head. 91 00:07:47,828 --> 00:07:51,328 - Isn't that right, Chet? - Right, Mr. Braddock. 92 00:07:51,328 --> 00:07:55,078 No hospitals around here, Mr. Summers. 93 00:07:55,078 --> 00:07:57,911 A city boy like you'd be better off with a city doctor. 94 00:07:57,911 --> 00:08:00,620 - Ain't that right, Chet? - Yes. 95 00:08:00,620 --> 00:08:04,620 Yeah. That's my advice. Head back to the city. 96 00:08:04,620 --> 00:08:06,620 For medical attention. 97 00:08:06,620 --> 00:08:08,578 You telling me to leave, Braddock? 98 00:08:08,578 --> 00:08:10,578 Just being neighborly. 99 00:08:10,578 --> 00:08:12,745 Of course, those who follow my advice 100 00:08:12,745 --> 00:08:15,328 are usually happier in the long run. 101 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:16,620 And healthier. 102 00:08:16,620 --> 00:08:18,078 Tell me, Braddock, 103 00:08:18,078 --> 00:08:20,870 while you're being so helpful, 104 00:08:20,870 --> 00:08:23,370 maybe you can tell me where I can find a friend of mine. 105 00:08:23,370 --> 00:08:25,828 I'm looking for Taylor Prescott. 106 00:08:25,828 --> 00:08:29,245 Prescott? Hmm. 107 00:08:29,245 --> 00:08:32,203 The old fellow that moved into the Chandler place, Chet? 108 00:08:32,203 --> 00:08:35,036 - Yes. - And moved out. 109 00:08:35,036 --> 00:08:39,828 Funny way for a man to act right after inviting me to visit. 110 00:08:39,828 --> 00:08:42,620 You calling us liars, Mr. Summers? 111 00:08:42,620 --> 00:08:46,745 No! A helpful man like you? 112 00:08:46,745 --> 00:08:48,703 Now, how about being real helpful, 113 00:08:48,703 --> 00:08:50,745 and tell me how to get to the Chandler place. 114 00:08:50,745 --> 00:08:52,828 Just be a waste of time. 115 00:08:52,828 --> 00:08:56,620 I'm on vacation. I've got all the time in the world. 116 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:59,245 Good day, gentlemen. 117 00:09:00,578 --> 00:09:04,786 I think Mr. Summers just wore out his welcome. 118 00:09:21,995 --> 00:09:24,911 All right, Tanaka! I want some answers! 119 00:09:25,245 --> 00:09:27,078 What have they done to Dr. Prescott? 120 00:09:27,078 --> 00:09:29,495 You can't help him, no one can. 121 00:09:29,495 --> 00:09:32,703 Game's over, Doc! Who shot my plane down? 122 00:09:32,703 --> 00:09:34,703 What are all the mutants here hiding from? 123 00:09:34,703 --> 00:09:38,453 He won't tell you, because I don't want him to. 124 00:09:41,036 --> 00:09:42,328 - Toad! 125 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:51,203 You should have left when you had the chance, boy! 126 00:09:54,995 --> 00:09:59,078 I would hate for you to travel all this way and not see your friend. 127 00:10:01,328 --> 00:10:04,328 You're sick, Braddock! What did he ever do to you? 128 00:10:04,328 --> 00:10:09,370 He was stupid enough to oppose me! Oh, he's alive, I assure you. 129 00:10:10,370 --> 00:10:12,578 Toad here is quite versatile. 130 00:10:12,578 --> 00:10:15,453 This particular resin acts like curare. 131 00:10:15,453 --> 00:10:19,203 Prescott is in a state of suspended animation. 132 00:10:19,203 --> 00:10:22,495 You, however, will not be so fortunate. 133 00:10:22,495 --> 00:10:27,870 Tomorrow you will serve as an example to those who disobey me. 134 00:10:27,870 --> 00:10:33,453 Take in all our lovely sights now, Mr. Summers, while you still can. 135 00:10:33,453 --> 00:10:37,203 I have friends, Braddock. They'll come after you when I don't return. 136 00:10:37,203 --> 00:10:40,453 So? Your plane crashed. 137 00:10:40,453 --> 00:10:44,620 We tried to help, but, well, tragedies happen. 138 00:10:44,620 --> 00:10:46,203 You don't understand. 139 00:10:46,203 --> 00:10:48,703 I'm a mutant! Like all of you here! 140 00:10:52,203 --> 00:10:55,203 I don't care whether you are or not! 141 00:10:55,203 --> 00:10:57,620 It makes no difference. 142 00:10:57,620 --> 00:11:01,370 You got in my way. He got in my way! 143 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:04,578 We came here looking for somewhere to hide. 144 00:11:05,245 --> 00:11:07,328 We kind of took to the place. 145 00:11:08,870 --> 00:11:13,578 Especially when we found out the dear doctor's little secret. 146 00:11:14,328 --> 00:11:19,328 Nothing like a gold mine to make a man wanna put down roots 147 00:11:19,328 --> 00:11:21,328 and become part of the community. 148 00:11:21,328 --> 00:11:22,703 Braddock! 149 00:11:22,703 --> 00:11:25,495 - My name is Solarr! 150 00:11:25,495 --> 00:11:27,745 Throw him outside! Let him try to get help. 151 00:11:27,745 --> 00:11:29,620 Let him beg for it! 152 00:11:32,036 --> 00:11:33,870 Oh, Scott! Come in! 153 00:11:36,495 --> 00:11:38,203 Let me get you something to eat. 154 00:11:38,203 --> 00:11:40,870 I tried to call for help, but all the phones are dead. 155 00:11:40,870 --> 00:11:42,786 That's Watchdog's doing. 156 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:45,995 Solarr doesn't want any outsiders finding us. 157 00:11:45,995 --> 00:11:48,495 - Because of the mine? - Yes. 158 00:11:49,370 --> 00:11:50,495 Thank you. 159 00:11:51,828 --> 00:11:55,745 Your friend Dr. Prescott made sure our community would be self-sufficient. 160 00:11:55,745 --> 00:12:00,078 The little gold he had us mine each year was enough so no one was ever in need. 161 00:12:00,078 --> 00:12:02,953 And Solarr made someone tell him about it. 162 00:12:02,953 --> 00:12:06,036 We wanted to live quiet, normal lives. 163 00:12:06,036 --> 00:12:08,745 We thought we could find that here in Skull Mesa. 164 00:12:08,745 --> 00:12:11,578 When Solarr showed up, didn't anyone oppose him? 165 00:12:11,578 --> 00:12:12,911 Just Prescott. 166 00:12:12,911 --> 00:12:14,620 Nobody tried to help him? 167 00:12:14,620 --> 00:12:17,495 Look at us! Do we look like soldiers? 168 00:12:17,495 --> 00:12:20,245 All we want is to be left in peace! 169 00:12:20,245 --> 00:12:24,328 Solarr and his men attacked anyone who so much as questioned his authority. 170 00:12:24,328 --> 00:12:26,703 Then they would never be seen again. 171 00:12:26,703 --> 00:12:29,203 Prescott and the others are alive. 172 00:12:29,203 --> 00:12:31,870 Help me now, and we can rid the town of these criminals! 173 00:12:31,870 --> 00:12:33,786 Scott! I can't! 174 00:12:33,786 --> 00:12:36,120 How can you call yourself a doctor? 175 00:12:37,328 --> 00:12:38,786 How, indeed? 176 00:12:43,786 --> 00:12:46,620 Excuse me. - Evening, Mr. Summers. 177 00:12:46,620 --> 00:12:49,120 I guess there aren't many secrets in this town. 178 00:12:49,120 --> 00:12:51,203 - Nope. - I came to ask for your help. 179 00:12:51,203 --> 00:12:54,703 They said you might. Look, I'd like to help you. 180 00:12:54,703 --> 00:12:57,203 I mean, Doc Prescott is a nice old man. 181 00:12:57,203 --> 00:13:00,620 He got me out of a real jam once. But I'm just one man! 182 00:13:00,620 --> 00:13:03,078 Sometimes it starts with just one. 183 00:13:03,870 --> 00:13:05,245 Dr. Prescott taught me that. 184 00:13:05,245 --> 00:13:06,703 Are you married? 185 00:13:06,703 --> 00:13:09,870 I am. I got a family... 186 00:13:12,078 --> 00:13:17,120 Tusk, Solarr wants to know if you fixed that generator coil yet? 187 00:13:17,620 --> 00:13:18,870 Almost, sir. 188 00:13:22,620 --> 00:13:26,370 Better let that boy get back to work, Summers. 189 00:13:26,370 --> 00:13:28,828 Oh, Tusk, 190 00:13:28,828 --> 00:13:32,328 how's your wife and kids? 191 00:13:34,620 --> 00:13:36,495 Please, go away. 192 00:13:36,495 --> 00:13:38,703 If I could just talk to you a moment. 193 00:13:42,995 --> 00:13:47,328 Hey! We got someone who needs some help here. 194 00:13:47,328 --> 00:13:50,828 Anybody willing to lend a hand? Or a car? 195 00:13:50,828 --> 00:13:54,120 He could drive to the next town for help. 196 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:58,036 Yeah! He's just dying for some assistance. 197 00:14:05,078 --> 00:14:07,995 Guess nobody's home. 198 00:14:07,995 --> 00:14:10,786 Hey, maybe Prescott can help him. 199 00:14:10,786 --> 00:14:14,245 I don't need help to take care of trash like you! 200 00:14:14,245 --> 00:14:18,036 Okay, tough guy. Let's see what you got. 201 00:14:28,745 --> 00:14:31,078 Oh, it's crazy. 202 00:14:31,078 --> 00:14:33,953 All my life I wanted to get rid of my powers and be normal. 203 00:14:34,911 --> 00:14:38,578 Now it's gonna be the end of me. So much to live for. 204 00:14:38,578 --> 00:14:41,078 So much left undone. 205 00:14:41,078 --> 00:14:44,453 Powers or not, I'm still an X-Man. 206 00:14:45,620 --> 00:14:47,328 They won't take me without a fight. 207 00:14:59,495 --> 00:15:01,620 Good morning, Mr. Summers. 208 00:15:01,620 --> 00:15:04,078 Braddock, don't do this. 209 00:15:04,078 --> 00:15:07,870 My friends will hunt you down to the ends of the Earth! 210 00:15:07,870 --> 00:15:10,745 Let them! No one can hurt me here. 211 00:15:10,745 --> 00:15:14,453 Soon these pathetic fools will have dug me enough gold 212 00:15:14,453 --> 00:15:16,245 to fill a palace. 213 00:15:16,245 --> 00:15:19,245 Rich men can buy armies. 214 00:15:19,245 --> 00:15:23,620 Now it's time to give these cowards another lesson in obedience. 215 00:15:23,620 --> 00:15:25,703 Lambert! Toad! 216 00:15:25,703 --> 00:15:27,245 Take him to the center of town! 217 00:15:48,495 --> 00:15:51,328 Citizens, come forth. 218 00:15:52,578 --> 00:15:53,745 My friends, 219 00:15:54,495 --> 00:15:58,495 I have long told you of the efforts of subversives 220 00:15:58,495 --> 00:16:00,620 to destroy your perfect community. 221 00:16:00,620 --> 00:16:03,078 Now, I give you proof. 222 00:16:03,078 --> 00:16:06,495 An outsider, summoned by the traitor Prescott, 223 00:16:06,995 --> 00:16:09,828 a spy who wants to steal your gold! 224 00:16:11,911 --> 00:16:13,786 Do you see this? 225 00:16:13,786 --> 00:16:17,453 It's a transmitter. He tried to use it last night 226 00:16:17,453 --> 00:16:20,495 to summon his confederates, to come and destroy you! 227 00:16:20,495 --> 00:16:22,370 That's a lie! 228 00:16:22,370 --> 00:16:26,203 Fortunately, Watchdog, was able to jam his signal. 229 00:16:26,203 --> 00:16:30,203 And I will soon destroy it with the power of Solarr. 230 00:16:30,203 --> 00:16:33,120 That crystal was a gift for Dr. Prescott. 231 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:38,078 A gift from two mutants he helped, just as he helped many of you. 232 00:16:38,078 --> 00:16:41,203 Taylor Prescott is no mutant hater! 233 00:16:41,203 --> 00:16:44,036 How can you let this madman destroy his work? 234 00:16:46,453 --> 00:16:49,786 A very pretty speech, but I'm afraid they aren't listening. 235 00:16:50,786 --> 00:16:53,495 The time has come for justice! 236 00:16:56,911 --> 00:16:58,786 Farewell, interloper. 237 00:17:09,870 --> 00:17:11,370 Feel my power! 238 00:17:25,703 --> 00:17:27,036 What are you doing? 239 00:17:27,620 --> 00:17:29,245 What I should have done before, 240 00:17:29,245 --> 00:17:31,578 neutralize Watchdog's effect on you! 241 00:17:33,370 --> 00:17:34,370 Meddler! 242 00:17:37,995 --> 00:17:40,370 We have traitors among us! Stop them! 243 00:17:54,328 --> 00:17:57,786 You shall be reduced to cinders! 244 00:17:59,203 --> 00:18:01,453 They're not afraid anymore, Solarr! 245 00:18:01,453 --> 00:18:03,745 You just lost your town! 246 00:18:20,703 --> 00:18:25,495 Mr. Summers. I salvaged a transmitter from your plane. 247 00:18:25,495 --> 00:18:27,495 Some of your friends are on their way. 248 00:18:27,495 --> 00:18:29,370 Change of heart, Watchdog? 249 00:18:29,370 --> 00:18:32,828 You don't have to be no genius to see how things were going. 250 00:18:37,703 --> 00:18:40,786 - How are you, Doctor? - Happy! 251 00:18:40,786 --> 00:18:42,911 When the others get here, we'll take Solarr 252 00:18:42,911 --> 00:18:44,745 and his friends to the authorities. 253 00:18:44,745 --> 00:18:46,370 No, Scott. 254 00:18:46,370 --> 00:18:49,203 They committed their crimes here in Skull Mesa. 255 00:18:49,203 --> 00:18:50,828 We should take care of them. 256 00:18:50,828 --> 00:18:52,828 That okay by you, Mr. X-Man? 257 00:18:52,828 --> 00:18:57,120 Yes, sir, Doctor. Oh, this is for you. 258 00:18:57,120 --> 00:18:58,828 What is it, Dr. Prescott? 259 00:18:58,828 --> 00:19:00,620 It's kind of a symbol 260 00:19:00,620 --> 00:19:03,703 that humans and mutants have much to offer each other. 261 00:19:05,453 --> 00:19:08,078 I think this would be a good place for it. 262 00:19:10,578 --> 00:19:13,203 So, what shall we do until your friends arrive? 263 00:19:13,203 --> 00:19:15,495 Well, let's catch up on old times. 264 00:19:15,495 --> 00:19:16,620 Good idea. 265 00:19:17,578 --> 00:19:19,786 Do you still like ice cream?