Don't do it, Magnus.
I must!
That was a guardian designed to prevent Apocalypse's release.
He used you, Magnus.
Previously on X-Men: Evolution:
The girl is under Mesmero's control, Charles.
She attacked us to absorb our powers.
First, we must prevent Rogue from securing the final key.
And in the likely event we fail...
We find the door first and defend it.
How is your ancient Egyptian?
I do recognize some of these markings.
Especially that one.
Apocalypse.
Apocalypse discovered the vessel.
And inside the vessel, a device called the Eye of Ages.
He mastered the secrets of this strange technology
to reshape the world in his own image.
He was going to turn humans into mutants.
What do you mean I'm the key?
You told me Rogue was.
You are both needed in order for Apocalypse to cross this threshold.
We failed.
Our greatest battle is just beginning.
Apocalypse?
Apocalypse? Nah.
But that is the magic word.
-Let's have us a chat, shall we? -Ah!
You are going to tell me about Apocalypse.
See if he knows any more than the other locals.
Same old story.
Prophecy about an ancient warrior who's gonna return one day to rule the land.
They know nothing! Apocalypse will not rule this land!
Not as long as I'm alive.
-Any luck? -No, I'm afraid not.
Though Cerebro is detecting many new mutants, there's been no sign of Apocalypse.
What about you?
I've checked every news report of every unexplained phenomenon.
But so far, they're all dead ends.
I can't help but think he's got quite an agenda after 5,000 years.
And I believe the key to that agenda is the Eye of Ages.
Mmm... Wherever it is.
Yes. Well, until we find it, we can't even guess as to its purpose or the extent of its power.
I'm afraid there's nothing more we can do.
And by the way, how are the students fairing under this pressure?
Oh, you know kids. They always find a way to blow off steam.
Rogue, still not up to joining the others?
Try not to let things get to you.
Nothing gets to me anymore.
You know, what Apocalypse and Mystique did to you,
it wasn't your fault.
Rogue?
I'm fine, Logan.
Okay.
Why does the professor have to keep Mystique around here anyway?
You don't have to worry about that anymore, Rogue.
She's gone.
We tried everything to help her.
But she's just solid stone now.
So...
What did they do with her?
Gave her to the Brotherhood.
Charles knew how much it affected you having her around.
Huh. Good riddance.
Come on, baby! Let's dance!
I'll lead this time, okay?
But let's try and be a little lighter on our feet, shall we?
I'm cutting in!
I think she'd look cool strapped to the roof like a gargoyle.
Hey, I reserved her for 3:00.
Pietro!
-What do you think you're...? -Shh.
Oh, come on.
Would you guys get a life?
Lance, you got no sense of humor, man!
Yeah. Now out of the way! She owes me a tango.
I don't believe it! The professor gave our mother to the Brotherhood!
So what?
And stop popping in front of people. It's annoying.
-Wait a minute! -Kurt!
Seriously, it doesn't bother you that the Brotherhood boys have her?
Why would it?
-She belongs here with us. -No, she doesn't.
Why does it even matter to you?
It made me feel better. That's all.
You know, there ain't no disrespect if she's just a big old chunk of stone.
Yeah. And I read somewhere that stone don't have any feelings.
Hello! McFly! See?
You immature clods.
What do you care? She's just a statue.
You don't know that.
If nothing else, you should at least take her to see Agatha Harkness.
Maybe she could help her.
Hey, you know something?
Tomorrow, I say we make her into a fountain.
Brilliant! That way she can scare away the crows too, and the garbage men!
You're in the wrong house, X-man.
Wait! She's...
She's my mother.
Where have you been?
I have continued the search for information as ordered.
I told you I wanted reports every 30 minutes!
Time is running out and you are failing me.
Now, if you ever want to see your family again, you will find answers!
Your wounded pride drives you to madness!
I will crush you like a can!
Then you will attempt it without the aid of magnetism!
Let us see how well you fight like a man!
Easy now, muscles.
This does not concern you.
Like it or not, it concerns us all.
We got one bad mutant out there.
And Magneto is our best chance of bringing him down.
Why were you so full of anger?
You dare bring that thing back into this house?
Rogue, she can't hurt us anymore.
Speak for yourself!
I know you have every reason to hate her.
So do I.
I mean, look what she's done to us.
But still, she's our mother.
Either you get her out of here or I will!
Rogue, anger and hatred destroyed her.
If you don't get rid of yours, it will destroy you too.
It already destroyed me.
I'm afraid that what you thought was a tear was probably just condensation.
No. It was more than that.
I know it.
Nothing has changed, Kurt.
I'm still unable to sense any spark of life.
What about her enhanced powers?
You said yourself that kept you from penetrating her mind.
Maybe that's the problem.
Even if by some miracle she still is conscious inside,
I have no idea how to tap into it, let alone restore her.
It was her own morphing ability used against her.
There's nothing we can do.
I am not giving up!
Apocalypse has made his first move!
A huge dome of energy enveloping the oldest of the Mayan pyramids.
Nothing can be seen within it.
And apparently nothing can penetrate it.
Mexican authorities have posted military units around the perimeter.
Once again, two archaeologists have discovered a...
I couldn't find Kurt.
I know. I don't sense him anywhere.
But there's no more time.
Professor, shouldn't we be including some of the others?
Like Storm or even Bobby?
They'd be a big help in the attack.
No. This is a fact finding mission only.
As was quite evident two weeks ago, we are simply no match for Apocalypse.
Whoa, wait a minute.
What do you mean you don't need us?
This is between higher evolutionaries.
And I guarantee you, only one of us will survive.
What's the progress?
They're leery of us. And I don't blame them.
Let's move quickly.
They're not giving us a lot of time.
I'm not sensing anything.
That's because we're being blocked.
So let's shoot some particle beams through this thing and get a few readings.
Well, on to plan B.
Wanda.
You shouldn't pop in front of people like that.
Yeah. It's annoying.
But I need a favor.
-What? -Please.
Can you arrange a meeting with Agatha Harkness?
As you phase your arms through, these should protect you from any kind of energy discharge.
Just release the probe and withdraw.
Do not try and phase all the way through under any circumstances.
Okay.
I'm okay.
-Want me to try? -No.
We must avoid any active aggression.
You mean like that?
No, Magnus.
-No. -No.
Finally.
I was afraid you wouldn't show.
Well, can you help her?
No.
But she can.
-What? -Rogue? Why are you here?
She's come to end the torment.
Isn't that right, child?
Yes.
If your mother is alive, only you have the power to save her.
Rest your hand against the stone and absorb the mutation.
Hold on now. Is that even safe?
-What if she... -A moment is all it will take.
It will free Mystique enough to unlock her own powers.
You're serious?
I'm the only one that can save her?
Rogue, it's the right thing.
You know it is.
No!
I... I won't do it.
If you don't help her, this will haunt you for the rest of your life.
Prove that you're not like her.
No!