Aces and Eights Wolverine and The X-Men

-Previously...

-Magneto did what he said.

He created a homeland for us all.

This is your paradise, Magneto? Imprisoning your own people?

What my father is doing is for the good of all mutants.

-Tell that to those he's holding prisoner.

-This wasn't the deal.

As I recall, Senator, the deal was that you deliver to me

every single mutant your blundering MRD captures.

That's it. That's what I want.

I'll steal it for you, cherie.

The MRD has been imprisoning mutants, never to be seen again.

They amass weapons, readying for war!

Make no mistake...

the humans will strike first.

And when they do, we will be ready.

I saw where Master Mold's components were stashed -

-including its data storage unit.

-Of course!

A record of events dating back to...

To perhaps even its creation!

Through great sacrifice, we have discovered how much time

-you have before the end.

-What are we looking at?

A fiery tide will overtake the earth beginning at exactly 9:43pm,

eight days from now.

Did you see this?! Genosha has closed its borders.

-Yes. What do you think he's up to?

-He's closing ranks!

He's about to make his move. When can we launch the sentinels?

-A full contingent? About two weeks.

-This could be over in two days!

Our sites are delivering them as quickly as possibly!

Unbelievable! I will not get caught unprepared.

We need to slow Magneto down.

We need to get someone inside Genosha.

What have you got for me, Charles?

Cos the clock's runnin', both sides are lining up,

-and I'm out of place.

-Fortunately, I have discovered something.

It was in Master Mold's old data core,

-and could be the flashpoint of the war.

-What happens?

Magneto's helmet gets stolen.

-What?

-I know, it doesn't make sense. But from what I gather,

it's taken by a mutant spy working for Senator Kelly.

How could that start a war?

I'm afraid you'll need to find the answers yourself...on Genosha.

Man! What mutant would be stupid enough to go for Magneto's helmet?

HE WHISTLES

Hmm.

Allow me to introduce myself, mademoiselle. I...

What are you doing here?

Aside from being blinded by your beauty, I come to see the King.

That's out of the question.

And you're trespassing.

CREATURE SNARLS

CRASH!

Oh. I tried to be a gentleman.

HE GROWLS

THWACK!

THUD!

KABOOM!

SPLASH!

ELECTRICAL BUZZING

BOOM!

Ah, ah, ah.

I'd fold this hand if I were you.

WHIRRING

Young man. I've little patience for the flaunting of powers.

My apologies, monsieur. But they did start it.

Very well. But the next words you utter better be an explanation

-for why you're here.

-All cards on the table. I like that.

You're familiar with Senator Kelly?

Yes. Well, he has paid me quite well to...steal your helmet.

What would he gain from that?

Proof that Magneto is not untouchable.

Robbing a king of his crown would be...humiliating.

Is that what you intend to do?

If I had wanted your helmet... you would have woken up without it.

Then tell us why you're here.

I am simply requesting sanctuary in your remarkable city.

I will consider your request.

Father!

Until then, you are confined to the guest quarters.

A generous offer. It would be both a pleasure and an honour.

Wanda. Show him to his room.

That way.

SHE GASPS

I'm ready...

Where are the others?

We're it.

Only two X-Men to face the whole of Genosha?

Last time I brought a team onto Genosha, I got spanked. Thoroughly.

Metal Bones, Master of Magnetism... he saw me coming a mile away.

So this time, I'm just sending you in.

Alone.

SHE STRAINS

Huh?

I did some checking. His name is Remy LeBeau, but he goes by Gambit.

Father, he's a known thief.

Well, my dear, he did already confess that to us.

But...why let him into Genosha?

We stopped taking refugees.

He could be useful.

He could be a problem!

And you welcomed him into our home.

I confined him to the guest suite.

-You didn't lock him in.

-Better for us to keep an eye on him.

Now, Wanda. If he gets out of hand, he'll be dealt with.

Oh! We need to hide our valuables.

-Oh!

-Good afternoon, cherie.

Uh... Um... You're not supposed to be in here.

You... You're not supposed to leave your room.

We-e-ll, as a guest in your house, I felt I should introduce myself.

Mwah! Remy LeBeau.

Um...I'm...er...

My name is Lorna.

-Now, I really think you should get back to...

-Sh-sh-sh.

Listen to me, ma cherie.

Life demands bold steps.

Take one, and meet me in the garden at twilight.

But I...

Shhhh. Until then...

SHE SIGHS

OK. Eyes open. Stick to the shadows.

If you have to, enlist the help of that girl of yours - Wendy.

Wanda. She's not my girl.

Just report back what you find.

Wanda!

I need to speak with you.

Kurt! What are you doing here?

I have important information. Senator Kelly has sent someone

-to steal your father's helmet.

-We know.

A s soon as Gambit arrived, he told us everything.

Gambit? That's who it is.

Wanda, no, he's got you fooled!

We are NOT fools, Kurt! And just how do you know anything about this?

Do the X-Men have a spy here?

We do not! It's...complicated.

But I'm telling you the truth!

Listen, Kurt...as much as I like seeing you again,

we must leave.

But Wanda...!

If my father knew you were here... Kurt, just go.

Please.

Hm. A tall latte?

I know you're up to something.

If your father believed that, I wouldn't be here.

Whatever it is, you'll be caught.

And then it's me you need to worry about...

..not my father.

Gambit, huh? That ain't good.

'The first thing he did was confess. Now he's a guest in their palace.'

He's working an angle, that's for sure.

Stick around. Find out what he's up to.

'Will do.'

Remy?

Oh!

You just can't stay out of my arms, can you, ma petite?

Why! You're the one who...

We should go. Now.

-You ready?

-Ready?

To show me the most romantic view of the island, of course!

Truly enchanting!

What are these structures?

The water distribution channels.

They supply fresh water to the whole island.

But to you, this place is much more, huh?

I love the falls. They're so powerful.

Also so calm and peaceful.

Do you come here often?

Every chance I get.

My father doesn't like me leaving the palace, though.

A cage is a cage, cherie.

Even if it do look like a palace.

You should be free to enjoy every corner of this glorious sanctuary.

So if this facility supply the water,

where's your electricity come from?

-There.

Electromagnetic generators.

Ah, of course.

And that tall building there. That must afford a spectacular view.

Not really. It's just the communications tower.

It's not like it is here.

Lorna...perhaps we should get back before we are...

Lorna... I, um...

Mam'selle!

Surely you could show leniency for a mere youthful indiscretion?

Hello? Mam'selle?

Ow!

< Save your effort, man!

No prisoner has ever escaped the cells.

How long are people kept down here?

It kind of depends on the offence.

Well, I was on the receiving end of a little kiss

from Magneto's daughter.

-Wanda?

-Lorna.

I suggest you get comfortable.

Lorna...

SHE SNIFFLES

Where did you put him?!

Please, Lorna, just let it go.

He's in the cells, isn't he?

The cells...? How do you know about that?

I know a lot more than you think I do!

Listen, stay away from there, do you hear me?

That guy cannot be trusted!

Says the girl who's in love with an X-Man!

If I let you out, will you take me with you?

What?

You wanna leave Genosha?

It's the only way we can be together!

Open the doors...and I'm yours.

I know where the boat is.

OK. Well, go collect your things and meet me there.

So this was never about stealing Magneto's helmet!

It's about crippling Genosha!

Bravo!

Nightcrawler, ain't it?

Disarm the explosives, Gambit!

There's too much at stake!

Agreed. But I like high stakes.

Lorna?

There you are!

Come on. We have to hurry.

Lorna!

BOMB TICKS

Lorna!

Perhaps you wanna give this some more thought.

No. I'm just a little nervous.

I've always lived on this island.

I don't even know what the world is like out there.

I'm afraid, cherie...

it's a lot like me.

But...wait!

What are you doing?

I'm sorry. But I cannot take you with me.

Why? what did I do?

Nothing, ma cherie. I'm just not the man you think I am.

You're wrong!

I wish I were.

I... I don't understand.

You will.

Of course. She got her daddy's power.

And her sister's temper.

SHE WEEPS

I'm sorry, Father. I'm so sorry.

EXPLOSION

Are you OK?

I... I think so.

Wanda?

I'm fine, Father.

Lorna, join your sister in the palace.

Are you going after Remy?

No. It's the senator who will pay for this.

Magneto is going after Kelly!

Hank. Hank! Come in!

You insect!

You dare attack my home?!

My family?!

No! Wait! Wait!

Oh! Thank goodness!

Where am I?

A place I swore you'd never step foot!

Why have you brought me here?

Because there's something you both need to see.

But I'm gonna let Charles show you.

-What are they doing to us?

Don't worry.

You're quite safe.

Eric! It's good to see you, old friend.

Charles! How can this be?

Are you conscious inside your body?

I'm afraid not. The coma I'm in will last for another 20 years.

That's where I am right now.

In the future.

What kind of ruse is this?

It's no ruse.

This is why the X-Men have been so...efficient.

They've had inside information.

Information I wish to now share with the two of you.

The war you seek, the outcome you envision...

Behold your legacy.

Humans AND mutants have lost.

The machines have won.

'My dearest citizens...'

As you know, I have been trumpeting a call to arms

against the mutants for many years.

As a result, we are on the brink of war.

'Yet one has to wonder who will walk the earth,

'once the smoke clears.

'Assuming there IS an earth left to walk on.

'Believe me when I say, this is a war no-one will win.

We must give serious thought to our next move.

As such, I have now halted the Sentinel programme.

Blink...bring me my son.

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