Author's Ramble: Hi again! Told you I'd be updating quicker. :D Thanks again for your patience. This scene is pretty much self-explanatory, and kind of fun. So, umm, enjoy!! Oh and in the original song, they used the characteristics of forces of nature/acts of God (Typhoon, fire, etc), so I used animals for mine. :) I like to parallel things like that, make my own themes and stuff. Ok, anyway, on with it…
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Act 5, Scene 2
(Jean's mind link with Taryn is cut off by an urgent telepathic call from the
Professor. She rushes down to the living room where she sees the Professor,
Storm, and Wolverine talking to a person sitting on the sofa. As she steps
closer, she is as surprised as everyone else when they see who it is - it's
Rogue!
Professor Xavier explains to them that Rogue has just told them some very
important information and that they need to prepare themselves immediately for
what's to come! When asked for details, he tells them there is no time at
present and that they need to suit up and move to the Danger Room as soon as
possible. He assures them he will explain everything there.
In the Danger Room, Xavier does as promised and gives them a briefing on what's
about to happen. Jean also tells them about her talk with Taryn and about
something that Taryn had told her, just before she was cut off.)
Xavier: Then we must act quickly. We must train for what's about to
come. This is bigger than anything you've ever faced before.
The X-men, with their newest member, Rogue, stand proud and strong together,
all ready to train.
Let's Begin the Training (to tune of "Let's get down to business" from "Mulan")
Xavier: Let's begin the training for this coming fight
Time to prove them they're wrong
And to do what's right
I'm the proudest I could ever be
And I believe in all of you
X-men, Do what you've been trained to do
(They start the training session).
You're all diff'rent as you can be
But you'll act as one
If you don't work together
They've already won
You're the best students I could hope for
And I wish the best for you
Time to do what you've been trained to do
(A shot of each of the team is shown, each deep in thought as they fight their way through).
SCOTT: Hope I can lead them well, or else
KITTY: Hope that I'm brave enough to fight
JEAN: Hope my mind can handle all that comes at it
KURT: Hope I can stand to show myself
ROGUE: Hope Ah know how to do things right
EVAN: Hope I don't do something dumb to ruin it
All:
Be a team
We must be loyal as a great wolf pack
Be a team
As organized as the geese in flight
Be a team
With all the might of a pride of lions
And the keenness of the flying owl at night
(The X-men go through a rigorous Danger room simulation that requires their working together to get through it. During their first run, they fail to reach the goal.
The simulation starts over again).
Xavier: Time is running out for us, till the mob arrives
This is a great moment, in all of your lives
You're the finest group of mutants
With great potential in you
Time to do what you've been trained to do
All: Be a team
We must be loyal as a great wolf pack
Be a team
As organized as the geese in flight
Be a team
With all the might of a pride of lions
And the keenness of the flying owl at night
(They fail, once again. The simulation starts over again and this time, there is great determination visible in their faces.).
Be a team
We must be loyal as a great wolf pack
Be a team
As organized as the geese in flight
Be a team
With all the might of a pride of lions
And the keenness of the flying owl at night
(As the song comes to an end, they succeed in getting through each attack, helping each other through each one and learning to work together. Finally, they make it through and "win".)
End of Act 5