INT. XAVIER INSTITUTE GARAGE MINUTES LATER
We are in COMPLETE DARKNESS. Then-
Suddenly, the garage door lifts upwards and four figures stand, silhouetted in the moonlight.
SIRYN
Are you sure this is a good idea?
BERZERKER
Dont tell me youre whimping out on us now.
JUBILEE
But what about Hank? You heard him. Hell-
BERZERKER
Never find out. Come on. Whats the worse that could happen?
EXT. ROAD NIGHT
An X-Van whips past the camera, as it streaks down the road. We hear laughter coming from inside.
INSIDE THE VAN
The kids are having a good time. Berzerker is at the wheel, Jubilee beside him, and Siryn and Sunspot behind them.
SUNSPOT
Hey, Ray, how fast can this thing go?
BERZERKER
Only one way to find out.
He pushes on the accelerator; the van shoots off, hitting 90mph. The kids laugh.
JUBILEE
What does this do?
She presses a red button on the dashboard.
OUTSIDE THE VAN
The back of van turns inside out, to display A ROCKET LAUNCHER. It fires, and the explosion LIGHTS THE NIGHT SKY.
BACK INSIDE
The kids havent noticed the explosion.
JUBILEE
Aww, it didnt even do anything.
BERZERKER
How bout we go off-road, huh?
They smile.
EXT. ROAD NIGHT
The van turns right, and dives into the woods. It moves through the trees on the bumpy track, vines dangling down like live snakes.
SUNSPOT
(To Jubilee)
Try another button.
She does so. A blue button.
OUTSIDE
Outside, four LARGE SPIKES appear from each wheel, protruding like FIERCE DAGGERS.
As the van moves, the spikes cut through the bush, cutting away at the bark of the trees. Within moments, the TREES STUMBLE AND COLLASPE HEAVILY TO THE GROUND. The sound shakes the entire forest; birds scramble off into the night sky, their sleep suddenly interrupted.
INSIDE IN THE VAN
JUBILEE
This van is useless.
EXT. WOODS NIGHT
The van turns sharply left, and back-
EXT. ROAD NIGHT
- onto the road. The van drives on for a bit, not realising that A POLICE VEHICLE IS CREEPING UP BEHIND THEM.
Suddenly, Jubilee notices the car in the front mirror.
JUBILEE
Err
Ray?
BERZERKER
What?
JUBILEE
Maybe you should take a look back.
Ray glances at the mirror, and sees the police car gaining on them.
BERZERKER
Not good.
SIRYN
What are we gonna do?
SUNSPOT
Ray, you have to lose them.
SIRYN
What? No! We are not outrunning a police car. Lets just turn ourselves in.
SUNSPOT
No way. Hank will kill us!
SIRYN
Ray... Weve had our fun. Now, please
can we just stop?
SUNSPOT
Don't worry. I know a shortcut. Just keep driving!
Siryns eyes widen in anticipation.
SIRYN
Oh boy.