Freaks Episode 36: The Exploding Man

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Westminster Community.....Farm

Greg: Yo man! Where are the others? I thought Qwan would come back here.

Danny: Yeah. They supposed to be here. But they left?

Mike: They must be in trouble.

Danny: How do you know?

Mike: I'm telepathic, remember? I heard their voices during the riot. It seems that they were been controlled by someone.

Greg: Who?

Mike: Yes, it's the mutant named Tom. He's the one who hypnotized them.

Danny: What the heck? But where did they go?

Mike: I don't know. But we can find them. 

Danny: I'm beginning to think someone is behind all this charade.

Greg: Yo! This mutant just turned back against us.

Mike: No, I don't think it was his intentions to lure them into a trap.

Danny: What are you saying?

Mike: I'm saying that someone is forcing him to bring other mutants for capture.

Mayor's Office....

Sharon: So Lucy...How long did you live in this town?

Lucy: Not that long. I was sort of new coming here. I wanted to adjust a normal life with my uncle and aunt.

Sharon: Oh I see.

Lucy: Yeah.

Sharon: So where is your uncle and aunt?

Lucy: They left the town without me.

Sharon: What? No way!

Lucy: Yeah I know. Wherever I go with them. Moving to another place where I can be accepted by normal people. But it didn't work out though.

Sharon: But they should've done that. I mean...Didn't they think you could be safe here?

Lucy: Look, we don't have time to talk further right now. We have to save the other mutants. They're in big trouble.

Sharon: Yeah. I hope my friends are all right.

Mayor's Underground cave.....Prison cell.

Qwan: Huh? What the....Where...am I?

Mayor Watson: Ah, you're awake.

Qwan: Hey! What's going on here?

Mayor Watson: I wouldn't answer all the questions if you had asked. Besides, no one knows that you're down here.

Qwan: Hey! Where are my friends? What did you do to them? Where's Henry?

Mayor Watson: Oh, your young chap is well fine. As well as your friends.

Qwan: That's it! I'm going to scream at you for good.

Mayor Watson: Try me!

Qwan: Ahhhhh...Huh?

Mayor Watson: It seems that you can't use your lovely voice. Can't you? Simon would say that you're out of the audition. Nice try.

Qwan (thought): What's going on? What happened to my power?

Mayor Watson: If you were wondering what happened to your ability, then I would be responsible for it.

Qwan: Why you....

Mayor Watson: Such temper you have, my boy. You really do need to relax for a bit. You'll get in shape in no time.

Qwan: What did you do to me?

Mayor Watson: I just took away your ability. Just a nice touch.

Qwan: What? Then....you're a mutant?

Mayor Watson: As well as a mayor. 

Qwan: But the riot....Those people don't even know that you're a.....

Mayor Watson: A freak like you. HA! You would at least think that you're a human now. Why can't you accept that? Eh?

Qwan: Tell me where my friends are.

Mayor Watson: I told you so. They're fine. One more mouth from yours, young man. I'll shoot you to death.

Qwan (thought): Crap! I'm being imprisoned down here. I just need someone to.....Wait. Greg said that a pale-looking mutant was causing problems during the riot. I heard there was some crashes on my comm-link watch. Does the mutant have telekinetic or magnetic powers? I may be wrong here but I figure that it wouldn't be Magneto whose power can rip apart everything in its path. For Xavier....His telepathic ability was way beyond measure that I could think of. Yet, he doesn't have telekinesis unlike Jean Grey. Cyclops used to say that Xavier can contact our minds from a far distance. If I can just concentrate and cry for help in my mind, the pale mutant can pick up my signal. I hope it works.

Mayor Watson: Well, I have other mutants to look after. There are powerful people coming to get you.

Qwan: Who? What are you talking about? 

Mayor Watson: Oh, you'll see.

Police station....

Greg: Anything?

Danny: No, the cops couldn't find them. As far we know is...nothing. 

Mike: Don't worry. I'm sure I can.....

Qwan (thought): Help! Help! Can you hear me? Help?

Danny: Yo, what happened? What are you staring at?

Mike: Wait, I'm hearing someone's voice. I think it's your friend, Qwan.

Danny: What?

Mike: Don't disturb me.

Danny: Oh sorry.

Mike (thought) Where are you? 

Qwan (thought): I think I'm held captured under the Mayor's office. Some sort of underground cave system.

Mike (thought): I see.

Qwan (thought): Hurry! You have to help me. Before it's too late. I'm not sure about the others.

Mike (thought): Stay there. We'll get you out.

Greg: Mike, what is it?

Mike: Qwan is being imprisoned under the Mayor's office.

Danny: What? The Mayor's office?

Mike: Yes, we have to help him and the others.

Greg: Yo, I bet you anything that Sharon is there.

Danny: Yeah. Good thinking. We better go.

Mayor's office....

Sharon: Where are we going?

Lucy: There's a underground cave here.

Sharon: A cave under the Mayor's office?

Lucy: Yes.

Sharon: Huh! I never thought of that.

Lucy: Come on, there's a door here. I think this is it.

Sharon: What if this is another trap?

Lucy: Don't worry. We'll just have to be careful.

Sharon: I hope you're right.

Underground cave....Prison cell 

Henry: Guys! Are you okay? Hide? 
 
Hide: I'm fine. 

Christy: Yeah, I'm fine too. Where are we?

Tom: You're in the prison cell.

Jake: What?

Tom: Yeah. We're under the mayor's office. We're in the cave. 

Jake: Tom, what's going on here?

Tom: I'm sorry. I'm the one who brought you all here.

Jake: You got to be kidding me.

Tom: I'm sorry, Jake. I had no choice.

Christy: Why did you do this?

Jake: Yeah Tom. Besides, you're one of us. 

Tom: If I don't do what the mayor says, he'll kill my parents. Don't you see?

Henry: Tom, you have to let us out of here.

Tom: I...

Mayor Watson: I'm afraid he can't do that.

Henry: What?

Mayor Watson: You see...He's right about me. I'm the one who threatened him to bring all of you here. In that way, you will be taken away.

Jake: Mayor, what is the meaning of this?

Mayor Watson: It's too bad you don't know by now. But I'm sure you will figure it out in time.

Henry: Where is Qwan? What did you do to him?

Mayor Watson: You don't need to worry, my young man. Your big brother is safe and sound.

Henry: Christy, we better use our abilities to attack him.

Mayor Watson: I'm afraid you can't do that. You see....I took all of your powers.

Christy: You...got to be kidding me.

Mayor Watson: Why don't you try using your ability and see for yourself? 

Jake: Tom! Do something!

Tom: Jake, I....

Mayor Watson: I'm sorry that Tom may not able to help you. His parents are in danger right now.

Jake: I can't believe you're doing this. Why?

Mayor Watson: Like I said, you'll find out soon enough.

Henry: Tom, listen to me. No matter what he says. You have to stop him.

Mayor Watson: Don't forget that I have someone to take care of your parents.

Tom: Please sir, don't hurt them. I'll...do anything for you.

Jake: Tom!

Tom: I....

Mayor Watson: What's the matter, boy? Is it so hard to choose? How about a demonstration?

CLICK!

Mayor Watson: You see here. Your parents are still in the house. But I send a very dangerous man to take care of them.

Tom: What...

Mayor Watson: Yes, your parents can't even go outside. They have been tied up. If you don't do anything I say, your folks will be gone for good.

Tom: Sir, you can't...let him do this.

Mayor Watson: Apparently, he will. Because I can't force him.

Tom: No!

Tom's home....

Tom's parents: Mmmmmmm! Mmmmmm!

Nitro: Please! Help me! I can't control it. I....

Tom: Tell him to stop. MAKE HIM STOP!

Mayor Watson: I'm sorry, Tom. It's too late.

Nitro: Please help....me.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

RUMBLE!

CRASH!

Tom: NOOOOOOOO!

Christy: No.... 

Henry: This guy...What is he? Is he also a mutant?

Jake: Tom.....

Mayor Watson: Well then. Now I want you to perform one last job for me.

Tom: No....you will....not.

Mayor Watson: I....won't?

Tom: Yes....You will do what I...say.

Mayor Watson: Yes...I will do as you command.

Tom: Now...I want you to restore their powers. Do it now.

Mayor Watson: Yes....I will do it.

Tom: Good.

Outside Mayor's office.....

Cop 1: What was that sound? It sounded like an explosion.

Cop 2: We better go and take a look.

Human crowd: NO MORE MUTANTS! NO MORE MUTANTS!

Old Lady: Hey! Watch it!

Cop 1: Out of our way! Move it! Didn't you hear there was an explosion?

Old Lady: What? I can't hear ya.

Cop 2: Listen, Ma'am. We don't have time. Excuse us.

10 minutes later.....

Nitro: Help me....Someone...help me.

WEEEEEEOOOOOOO! WEEEEEEEOOOOOOOO!

Nitro: Help!

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

THUD! THUD!

Cop 1: Ok mister. Back away! Back....What?

Cop 2: What? What is it?

Cop 1: No...it's him. It's....Nitro. He's the one who caused the destruction at Stamford. What is he doing here?

Cop 2: No....that can't be true.

Cop 1: Haven't you heard the past news? He's responsible for the Civil War event.

Cop 2: No...way.

Cop 1: Put your hands up, Nitro.

Cop 2: Crap! He just blew up a house. I hope no one was hurt.

Nitro: Please! I didn't meant it. I never wanted to kill anyone. Please! Someone is controlling me.

Cop 1: PUT YOUR HANDS UP! NOW!

Nitro: I...can't control myself. Help...

Cop 2: He needs help?

Cop 1: No, it's a trick. Don't go near him. He might set you off.

Cop 2: Damn it. We have to...do something.

Cop 1: Ok, let me see where your hands are. I have my handcuffs ready for you.

Nitro: Please! Don't come near me. Please.

Cop 1: Easy...Nitro. Let's just take it easy. Ok? Everything will be fine.

Cop 2: No! What are you doing? You're going near him.

Cop 1: Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.

Nitro: NO! NO! STAY BACK! STAY..........

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  
 
Cop 2: Oh crap!

BOOOOOOOOOOM! 

To be continued in Freaks Episode 37: The Nightmare Returns.    

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