Can't you see?
We are looking at the end of the world as we know it!
For years, I've been trying to warn you!
One, London, '93. Millions in damage.
Two, their nuclear asteroid slamming into our planet.
Three, mutant freedom fighters level a town in the former Soviet Union.
I have seen what these monsters can do.
Don't be fooled by bleeding-heart mutant appeasers!
We are at war!
The human race must take measures to survive!
We must ratify the Mutant Containment Bill!
Containment, Mr. Gyrich?
Your precious bill speaks of taking innocent American citizens
and treating them like prisoners of war.
There has been much strife
between mutants and traditional Homo sapien humans.
With mutants usually the victims.
Mr. Gyrich's terrorists were actually heroes,
risking their lives to save hundreds of innocent humans.
They aren't like us! They don't want rights!
They want to destroy us!
- Let them finish. - We should not have come.
Battling this legislation all of these weeks has completely exhausted him.
Mutants are human beings!
They wish only equal protection under the law, to be accepted as...
I've always wondered why you're such a mutant lover, Xavier.
Xavier, the great peacemaker, friend of poor, misunderstood mutants.
Could Charles Xavier be a stinking mutant himself?
Let's move it!
No!
A mutant ringleader! And I revealed him!
He looks just like us, but he isn't! None of them are!
I can't stop.
You see? They're everywhere. Trust no one!
Normal-looking people who defend mutants
are mutants themselves!
Professor, are you all right?
It seems to be some sort of energy disrupter.
It must be attuned to the Professor's brain waves.
We've got to get him back to the Blackbird immediately!
- Cyke... - We're wasting time!
Cyke, we're too late.
What's going on back there, mes amis?
Is he going to be all right?
Just fly the plane! Step on it!
What's the point, Hank?
I am pleased to say, Logan,
that for once your extraordinary senses were wrong.
The Professor's determined mind is still fighting to keep him alive.
Why didn't we see this coming? Gyrich has been after us for years.
We should have known the scum would try something!
Blackbird to Mansion come in! Emergency!
We saw it televised, Cyke. How's he doing?
Listen carefully. Prep the infirmary and med lab.
Get a video patch directly from there to Moira MacTaggert on Muir Island.
Every second counts.
They attacked Xavier on TV! Magneto was right all along!
The humans won't rest until we've all been wiped out!
He was just one deranged guy.
We don't even know if Xavier was hurt.
It doesn't matter. Don't you get it?
Xavier was about as normal as we mutants get.
He was famous, rich and human-looking.
And someone went after him in front of the whole world!
- What are you going to do about it? - War!
I say we finally give the humans a taste of their own medicine!
I've been in contact with mutants around the globe.
They are ready to fight! Who is with me?
Jubilee, the Professor could not be in better hands.
Hank and Moira will surely pull him through.
Don't treat me like a kid, Storm! I can handle the truth!
Easy, sugar. Storm's just saying what we're all hoping.
You cannot ignore our readings, Hank.
It's a miracle we've been able to keep him going this long.
Yes, we are only human, for lack of a better expression.
He's simply beyond the help of medical science.
But of course! Beyond our medical science!
Though perhaps not beyond the aid of the superior technology of the Shi'ar!
- Lilandra! - And just how do you propose
to get a hold of Lilandra without Charles' help?
She's not just across the street, you know.
Jean, perhaps in conjunction with your powers?
Sorry, Hank.
Lilandra and the Professor share a unique, personal telepathic bond.
It allows them to communicate across the galaxy.
That's one trick I don't have up my sleeve.
The recent global outbreak of mutant uprisings
has provoked an angry local reaction.
Mutants have taken to the streets in Detroit,
where Motor City police have called on the National Guard
to help put a stop to the rioting.
In Hong Kong, human-mutant clashes
have caused authorities to impose martial law.
Still no official word
from the mutant-occupied cities of Tehran, Ensenada and Duluth.
But it is believed that these are spontaneous, unorganized events.
Experts say the mutant rebellion will quickly dissipate,
unless it finds a leader,
someone able and willing to turn angry rioters into disciplined troops.
Meanwhile, a convalescing Charles Xavier had these words
for his mutant brothers.
My fellow mutants,
if the attack on my person has in any way provoked you to violence,
I beg of you, stand down!
There are always peaceful alternatives.
Lashing out like this, you become as bad as your oppressors.
So far, Professor Xavier's heartfelt message of peace
has had no effect on the widespread hysteria.
For WJVK, this is Trish Tilby.
Your performance was très magnifique, Professor.
The trick to coming off well on television is to be yourself.
Or then again, maybe not.
- Nice timing, pal. - Thanks, Morph.
You may have bought the world some time.
Hey, when the planet's falling apart,
who'd want to be anywhere else but with you guys?
We all know who we have to take on next.
Oh, right.
One more little detail to take care of.
Why doesn't he speak to us?
He will, when he's ready.
He just sits up there, alone in that huge empty fortress.
Why won't he lead us?
Look! Up on the balcony! It's him! It's Magneto!
Lead us! Magneto, lead us!
Lead us! Lead us! Lead us!
Friends, our moment in history has arrived.
We all have felt the sting of human hatred,
seen the disgust smolder in their eyes.
We have groveled and hidden,
like beaten animals, anxious for a crumb from a master.
We have lived too long in darkness and fear! No more!
Nature has made us superior!
We are the living future of this mighty planet!
This world is our world now! Take it!
Take it!
It has begun.
What about our transmission to Lilandra?
It would take nine months to reach her.
The Professor may not have nine hours.
Yes, these machines will keep him alive for a time,
but I know of no treatment that can offer any hope.
- You wanted to see me? - I need your advice.
First time for everything.
Jean just used Cerebro to do a psychic recon of the whole situation.
Mutants are streaming to Genosha. You know what that means.
Magneto. It's the chance he's been waiting for.
If we stop him, or even slow him down, his followers may lose heart.
- With no leader, there's no war. - Yeah.
- It's what Xavier would have done. - Yeah. So...
So we have to fight our way through a few thousand angry mutants.
Or use my force field. - Jean!
I was Xavier's first student, Logan.
I'm not gonna let everything he worked for fall apart without a fight.
Out of the question.
We're not planning to make it back from this one!
Cyke, tell her she ain't going!
Didn't do me any good.
I can't believe this is happening.
Believe it, chère. It gonna be a long day.
Remember, we can't let ourselves get sidetracked.
We only need to persuade one man.
These will persuade him.
It will be better for all of us
if a live Magneto can help calm things down.
All right. For now.
We're over Genosha! Looks like standing room only.
Are you sure you want to play it this way?
I'm sure.
X-Men, right on time.
They were worthy adversaries.
But they could never be part of our world.
Any time now!
You sure we had to do that?
You know he was expecting us. Now he won't be.
(GROANING) Man. Couldn't we have just painted the plane or something?
Hey, tough guy. I thought you liked getting knocked around.
I prefer to do the knocking.
One mutant army, that way.
- Who's there? - You there!
I haven't seen you three around here before!
Hey, it's a big island, bub.
What are you, on the yearbook staff or something?
- Who's your squad leader? - Wait a minute!
I know you! You've been to this island before!
He speaks!
My people! It is time!
I have heard your cries for justice and I now answer that call!
Co-existence with humans was a dreamer's delusion!
The strong must flourish!
You are the next step in man's evolution!
There must be some kind of hidden entrance
around here somewhere.
Found it.
Too long have we waited!
From this day forward, we shall be rulers!
This is our righteous destiny! This is why...
Hope we didn't come at a bad time.
We're here to talk to you.
I applaud your miraculous resurrection.
But nothing you could say would interest me.
After what they did to Xavier, why do you still fight me?
He'd want us to!
The humans have condemned us all!
We must strike first while we can!
Xavier wouldn't strike first!
He didn't give his life so that you could destroy everything he held sacred!
What do you mean?
Xavier's dying.
But I saw his televised message.
That was Morph. Xavier only has hours left to live.
Xavier... dying.
- What did you hit me with, Jeannie? - I'm not sure.
His magnetism intensified my psychic field.
A sad ending to a great life.
Out of respect for Charles Xavier, I will let all of you live.
Now go, before I change my mind.
Wait a minute. I just realized something!
How much do you love Charles Xavier?
How dare you ask me such a question?
He was my only equal! I owe him my life!
What would you do if you knew that you were the only one on Earth
who could save his life?
- Do not play games with me! - Listen to me.
A telepathic message to Lilandra is Xavier's only hope.
You may be able to supercharge his mind,
just like you did mine.
His brain waves are electromagnetic!
You lie to torture me!
My legions await my command, pledging body and soul to me!
With a single word, I can remake the world!
I cannot leave!
You know what you should do.
Why now? My greatest enemy.
And perhaps my only friend.
But I have waited all my life for this moment!
Wouldn't he do it for you?
- You're back! - Thanks, kid. I missed you, too.
- How is he? - Weakening.
The Professor may go at any time. Is our unlikely savior prepared to try?
Tell me what to do, McCoy.
Xavier must make contact with the Shi'ar Empress, Lilandra.
But his mind is too weak.
Focus your magnetic powers on his brain waves
and increase them in gradual increments.
Though beware. If he should pass away while connected to you,
the psychic stress may destroy you as well.
I understand.
Hello, Magnus.
Surely you have more pressing business to attend to
than nursing an old friend.
- Nothing more important. - Thank you.
It seems I have quite an audience.
Thank you all.
I'm grateful to have the chance to say goodbye.
Morph, it is nice to see you home.
In facing your fears,
you have proven yourself truly an X-Man.
Gambit, how often must the scoundrel prove himself a hero,
before he believes it himself?
Jubilee, you are the future.
When I look at your face, I see hope.
Storm, my beautiful Storm,
mighty as a hurricane, gentle as a summer rain.
You honor me with your friendship.
Wolverine, loner, you have found a family.
Wild savage, you have found dignity.
Cynic, you have found faith.
Rogue, unable to touch, yet look around you.
You will find you have touched us all.
Jean, first in my heart.
Your courage allowed you to see things no other human ever has.
Yet remain the same innocent child I met so very long ago.
Is there anything I can do, Charles?
"The friends thou hast and their adoption tried,
grapple them to thy soul with hopes of steel."
Scott...
Were I your father, I would tell you
that no truer son could ever be.
I am proud.
Proud of you all,
my X-Men.
Oh, my poor Charles...
You are too late, Lilandra.
For human science, yes.
You were correct however in assuming
that we Shi'ar have techniques beyond your comprehension,
which will be of use.
Then he will survive?
Yes, but only under Shi'ar care.
I know you cannot bear to see him go, but it is the only way.
(SNIFFLING) Can he ever come back?
Perhaps not in body, my children,
but my spirit shall remain among you,
where it was always meant to be.
So, I formed the X-Men. Individuals dedicated to the belief
that mutants and humans can and must co-exist peacefully.
No, they are gone, and your dream has been destroyed.
There are no more X-Men.
If you would like see your lost loved ones again,
lose yourself in me.