Wolverine and the X-Men (2008–2009): Season 1, Episode 5 - Thieves Gambit - full transcript
Magma is being chased by the M.R.D.
Previously on
Wolverine and the X-Men.
Let me out of here, po-pos.
You don't know who
you're dealing with.
Give Senator Kelly
a little message
from the Brotherhood.
There's no stopping the mutants.
And we're coming for him next.
The Brotherhood is
now threatening me.
Am I scared?
Yes, as you should be,
because mutants
are a danger to us all,
despite the protection
of these fine officers
from the MRD.
They're waging
war on us, people.
It's time we fight
back, with this,
a sentinel prowler.
We're not the ones who
picked this fight, Rogue.
We're just standing
up for ourselves.
And now they
want us to register.
Come on, what's
next? Locking us up?
They're going to hit Senator
Kelly at the press conference.
How do you wanna
handle this? We stop 'em.
Oh! We're too
late. It's happening.
Shadowcat, phase us in.
They're not here.
We were set up.
I've been assured
by the President
that the Mutant Registration
Act will be signed tomorrow.
So the Brotherhood, X-Men,
your days are numbered.
No!
No! No!
That's it.
That's what I want.
A collar? What's
it supposed to do?
This.
It shuts down mutant powers.
Oh, and you want us
to take it from the X-Men.
Oh, yeah. Well, uh,
good luck with that, lady.
I'm sorry.
I was under the impression
the Thieves' Guild
actually had thieves in it.
I'll steal it for you, chère.
The question is:
can you afford me?
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
You don't have to go
back to Brazil, you know.
We got plenty of
room at the Institute.
Amara!
I can't.
If you ever change your
mind, it's a standing invitation.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Uh, Amara, I have
to take the collar back.
Please, let me keep it.
I would, but unfortunately
it ain't healthy
to wear it too long.
Okay.
So how did it work?
It did work, right?
Were her powers inhibited?
Oh, yeah, just in time
to save a building
full of people.
You don't sound happy.
The MRD chased that poor girl
into a populated area.
Why?
Oh, so everyone
could see a mutant
putting the public in danger.
Senator Kelly's way
of excusing his crusade.
But you did good, Forge.
Just make it safer
for long-term use.
We'll be needing it.
Yeah, see you in the morning.
I'm doing my best here, Charles.
I really am.
But there are kids out there
who are struggling
with their powers.
And I just can't help
'em like you could.
Well, 'night, Chuck.
The collar. As promised.
Your fee. As promised.
And a bonus. For?
Your silence. This
transaction never happened.
They never do.
Phase one complete.
We have the collar.
Thank you, Miss Zane.
You may proceed as planned.
Ah.
I sense
someone is angry, yeah? Yes.
The collar, bub. Now!
Too late, my friend.
It has already been
converted into cash.
So who has it?
I didn't get her name,
but she may have
given me a card.
Ah, yes.
Oh... No, sorry.
It's one of mine.
Mon Dieu!
I trust you have had enough.
Oh, I'm just getting started.
C'est la vie.
Let's try us a new deal.
You didn't let me cut the deck.
Now who'd you
sell the collar to?
Rule number one
of the Thieves' Guild:
never reveal a client.
That collar,
it'll be used against mutants.
You knew that,
right? Yes, I knew that.
And you still sold out
your kind for a little cash.
Absolutement non!
I sold out my kind for
a large amount of cash.
There is a difference.
This cash? Exactly.
No!
Are you insane? Probably.
'Cause I'm gonna hire you.
Just lead me to your buyer,
and I'll pay you double.
You somehow are under the
impression I know where she is.
Rule number two
of the Thieves' Guild:
always know your customers.
I've warned you
before, Miss Zane.
You cannot simply drive
a vehicle into the main lab.
The exhaust fumes
will contaminate
the work environment.
Begin reverse engineering
this device immediately.
You actually got it? Of course.
And I want to be
updated on your progress.
In the meantime, I'll
be checking the status
of your other projects.
Why, doesn't the
senator trust me?
After your fiasco
with the prowler,
you're lucky to
still have a job.
Incredible.
It appears the mutant fight
has just shifted in our favor.
What is this place?
Don't know, but my client
come here quite often.
Nitrous oxide residue
and high-octane fuel.
She do like to drive fast.
Well, if she's into
living dangerously,
this is her lucky day.
What? Excuse me!
Where do you think you're going?
In there.
You hired me for my skills, huh?
Then allow me to use them.
Don't see what's wrong with
just slashing my way in there,
kicking everybody through a
wall and taking the collar back.
An excellent Plan B.
But let's start with a little
more subtle approach, shall we?
So now what? Air ducts?
Heh. Only in the
world of cinema.
In real life, they never hold.
Are you always this much help?
Yep.
That's my client, Sybil Zane.
Beautiful, huh?
If not for rule number three,
which sadly prevents
me and her from...
Yeah, spare me the details.
That scoundrel,
however, I do not know.
Name's Bolivar Trask.
He's the gadget
man behind the MRD,
which means it's Senator
Kelly who wanted the collar.
Well, for an added fee,
I can devise a strategy
for stealing the collar back,
then you... Let's
just go with mine.
Which is?
Plan B.
Bad move.
Hm, I don't think so, chère.
Now hand over that collar.
We had a deal.
And now we have a new
one. You give me the collar,
and I convince my friend
to leave you in one piece.
Get away from my car.
As you wish.
And once again,
the prize is mine.
This seem like a good time
to renegotiate our
agreement, no?
I don't recommend it.
Sorry, but double
pay is just not enough,
especially putting up with you.
The prowlers are
running wild! Go!
What are you waiting
for? Drop that thing!
No problem. Just
give me the collar.
What? Are you out of your mind?
The collar, please.
All right, here.
So long, Wolverine.
That swine.
We need better locks.
Wolverine and the X-Men.
Let me out of here, po-pos.
You don't know who
you're dealing with.
Give Senator Kelly
a little message
from the Brotherhood.
There's no stopping the mutants.
And we're coming for him next.
The Brotherhood is
now threatening me.
Am I scared?
Yes, as you should be,
because mutants
are a danger to us all,
despite the protection
of these fine officers
from the MRD.
They're waging
war on us, people.
It's time we fight
back, with this,
a sentinel prowler.
We're not the ones who
picked this fight, Rogue.
We're just standing
up for ourselves.
And now they
want us to register.
Come on, what's
next? Locking us up?
They're going to hit Senator
Kelly at the press conference.
How do you wanna
handle this? We stop 'em.
Oh! We're too
late. It's happening.
Shadowcat, phase us in.
They're not here.
We were set up.
I've been assured
by the President
that the Mutant Registration
Act will be signed tomorrow.
So the Brotherhood, X-Men,
your days are numbered.
No!
No! No!
That's it.
That's what I want.
A collar? What's
it supposed to do?
This.
It shuts down mutant powers.
Oh, and you want us
to take it from the X-Men.
Oh, yeah. Well, uh,
good luck with that, lady.
I'm sorry.
I was under the impression
the Thieves' Guild
actually had thieves in it.
I'll steal it for you, chère.
The question is:
can you afford me?
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
You don't have to go
back to Brazil, you know.
We got plenty of
room at the Institute.
Amara!
I can't.
If you ever change your
mind, it's a standing invitation.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Uh, Amara, I have
to take the collar back.
Please, let me keep it.
I would, but unfortunately
it ain't healthy
to wear it too long.
Okay.
So how did it work?
It did work, right?
Were her powers inhibited?
Oh, yeah, just in time
to save a building
full of people.
You don't sound happy.
The MRD chased that poor girl
into a populated area.
Why?
Oh, so everyone
could see a mutant
putting the public in danger.
Senator Kelly's way
of excusing his crusade.
But you did good, Forge.
Just make it safer
for long-term use.
We'll be needing it.
Yeah, see you in the morning.
I'm doing my best here, Charles.
I really am.
But there are kids out there
who are struggling
with their powers.
And I just can't help
'em like you could.
Well, 'night, Chuck.
The collar. As promised.
Your fee. As promised.
And a bonus. For?
Your silence. This
transaction never happened.
They never do.
Phase one complete.
We have the collar.
Thank you, Miss Zane.
You may proceed as planned.
Ah.
I sense
someone is angry, yeah? Yes.
The collar, bub. Now!
Too late, my friend.
It has already been
converted into cash.
So who has it?
I didn't get her name,
but she may have
given me a card.
Ah, yes.
Oh... No, sorry.
It's one of mine.
Mon Dieu!
I trust you have had enough.
Oh, I'm just getting started.
C'est la vie.
Let's try us a new deal.
You didn't let me cut the deck.
Now who'd you
sell the collar to?
Rule number one
of the Thieves' Guild:
never reveal a client.
That collar,
it'll be used against mutants.
You knew that,
right? Yes, I knew that.
And you still sold out
your kind for a little cash.
Absolutement non!
I sold out my kind for
a large amount of cash.
There is a difference.
This cash? Exactly.
No!
Are you insane? Probably.
'Cause I'm gonna hire you.
Just lead me to your buyer,
and I'll pay you double.
You somehow are under the
impression I know where she is.
Rule number two
of the Thieves' Guild:
always know your customers.
I've warned you
before, Miss Zane.
You cannot simply drive
a vehicle into the main lab.
The exhaust fumes
will contaminate
the work environment.
Begin reverse engineering
this device immediately.
You actually got it? Of course.
And I want to be
updated on your progress.
In the meantime, I'll
be checking the status
of your other projects.
Why, doesn't the
senator trust me?
After your fiasco
with the prowler,
you're lucky to
still have a job.
Incredible.
It appears the mutant fight
has just shifted in our favor.
What is this place?
Don't know, but my client
come here quite often.
Nitrous oxide residue
and high-octane fuel.
She do like to drive fast.
Well, if she's into
living dangerously,
this is her lucky day.
What? Excuse me!
Where do you think you're going?
In there.
You hired me for my skills, huh?
Then allow me to use them.
Don't see what's wrong with
just slashing my way in there,
kicking everybody through a
wall and taking the collar back.
An excellent Plan B.
But let's start with a little
more subtle approach, shall we?
So now what? Air ducts?
Heh. Only in the
world of cinema.
In real life, they never hold.
Are you always this much help?
Yep.
That's my client, Sybil Zane.
Beautiful, huh?
If not for rule number three,
which sadly prevents
me and her from...
Yeah, spare me the details.
That scoundrel,
however, I do not know.
Name's Bolivar Trask.
He's the gadget
man behind the MRD,
which means it's Senator
Kelly who wanted the collar.
Well, for an added fee,
I can devise a strategy
for stealing the collar back,
then you... Let's
just go with mine.
Which is?
Plan B.
Bad move.
Hm, I don't think so, chère.
Now hand over that collar.
We had a deal.
And now we have a new
one. You give me the collar,
and I convince my friend
to leave you in one piece.
Get away from my car.
As you wish.
And once again,
the prize is mine.
This seem like a good time
to renegotiate our
agreement, no?
I don't recommend it.
Sorry, but double
pay is just not enough,
especially putting up with you.
The prowlers are
running wild! Go!
What are you waiting
for? Drop that thing!
No problem. Just
give me the collar.
What? Are you out of your mind?
The collar, please.
All right, here.
So long, Wolverine.
That swine.
We need better locks.