Wolverine and the X-Men (2008) s01e05 Episode Script
Thieves Gambit
LOGAN: 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.
KELLY: 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.
[BEEPING.]
DOMINO: 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.
[GROWLS.]
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.
[SIREN WAILING.]
[PANTING.]
[PANTING, GRUNTING.]
[WHIMPERS.]
No! No! No! [CLAMORING.]
[BEEPS.]
That's it.
That's what I want.
A collar? What's it supposed to do? This.
[GRUNTING.]
It shuts down mutant powers.
Oh, and you want us to take it from the X-Men.
[ALL LAUGHING.]
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.
MAN: I'll steal it for you, chère.
The question is: can you afford me? [.]
[WHIMPERING.]
[GROWLING.]
[GROWLS.]
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
WOLVERINE: 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.
[ENGINE POWERING UP.]
[PLANE TAKING OFF.]
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.
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE.]
[SNIFFS.]
[SNIFFS.]
[SNIFFS.]
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE.]
[TIRES SCREECHING.]
[SNIFFS.]
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.
KELLY: 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.
[GROWLS.]
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.
[GRUNTS.]
[GROWLS.]
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.
WOLVERINE: 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.
[TIRES SCREECHING.]
[BEEPS.]
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.
[SNIFFS.]
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! [GRUNTS.]
[GROANS.]
Where do you think you're going? [GROWLS.]
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.
[LAUGHS.]
An excellent Plan B.
But let's start with a little more subtle approach, shall we? [GRUNTS.]
So now what? Air ducts? Heh.
Only in the world of cinema.
In real life, they never hold.
[GRUNTING.]
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.
[GROWLS.]
WOLVERINE: 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.
[.]
[POWERS DOWN.]
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[GROWLS.]
Get away from my car.
As you wish.
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[WINCING.]
[WHIRRING.]
[YELLING.]
[CRACKS KNUCKLES.]
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[SCREAMS.]
That swine.
[LAUGHS.]
We need better locks.
[.]
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.
KELLY: 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.
[BEEPING.]
DOMINO: 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.
[GROWLS.]
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.
[SIREN WAILING.]
[PANTING.]
[PANTING, GRUNTING.]
[WHIMPERS.]
No! No! No! [CLAMORING.]
[BEEPS.]
That's it.
That's what I want.
A collar? What's it supposed to do? This.
[GRUNTING.]
It shuts down mutant powers.
Oh, and you want us to take it from the X-Men.
[ALL LAUGHING.]
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.
MAN: I'll steal it for you, chère.
The question is: can you afford me? [.]
[WHIMPERING.]
[GROWLING.]
[GROWLS.]
Well, I guess this is goodbye.
WOLVERINE: 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.
[ENGINE POWERING UP.]
[PLANE TAKING OFF.]
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.
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE.]
[SNIFFS.]
[SNIFFS.]
[SNIFFS.]
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE.]
[TIRES SCREECHING.]
[SNIFFS.]
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.
KELLY: 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.
[GROWLS.]
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.
[GRUNTS.]
[GROWLS.]
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.
WOLVERINE: 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.
[TIRES SCREECHING.]
[BEEPS.]
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.
[SNIFFS.]
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! [GRUNTS.]
[GROANS.]
Where do you think you're going? [GROWLS.]
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.
[LAUGHS.]
An excellent Plan B.
But let's start with a little more subtle approach, shall we? [GRUNTS.]
So now what? Air ducts? Heh.
Only in the world of cinema.
In real life, they never hold.
[GRUNTING.]
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.
[GROWLS.]
WOLVERINE: 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.
[.]
[POWERS DOWN.]
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[GROWLS.]
Get away from my car.
As you wish.
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[WINCING.]
[WHIRRING.]
[YELLING.]
[CRACKS KNUCKLES.]
[GRUNTS.]
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.
[SCREAMS.]
That swine.
[LAUGHS.]
We need better locks.
[.]