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Chapter 2 - The Phantom Returns

TheNextDay. Morning

While Jason and Mary took a walk down their street, they came across a friend of Mary.

Oscar Brown.

A rich kid (Jason's age group) who lost his father and mother at a young age, now living with his guardian.

Oscar has dyed brown hair, black eyes, caramel skinned. He wore a brown tuxedo, and brown loafers.

"Hey Oscar."

Mary gave him an handshake.

"What's up, how are you doing?"

"I'm fine. This is my brother Jason."

"Nice to meet you."

Jason spoke out as he shook hands with Oscar and both locked eyes.

"Come let me give you guys a ride home."

"Don't worry, we are fine."

Jason turned down the offer as they were about to leave, but—

"Just let me help, come in."

Oscare held Mary's hand, and that blew it.

"Hey!!"

Jason yelled with rage as he held Oscar's hand so tight until he let go of Mary.

"Like I said, we are fine. We don't want the help of a rich brat like you."

With rage Jason held Mary's hand as they both left.

"How dare he insult me like that."

Oscar then got into his car, and his driver drove off.

***

Jason and Mary got home.

"What was that for?"

"First of all we can't trust anybody in this damn state, and secondly, I didn't like how he touched you, is that a problem?"

"Yes, it is. He is rich, he could be the helper we need to pay off our debts and bills."

"I don't need any help from a rich brat, I'll clear it off myself.

"Now go to your room, now!"

Mary left in rage to her room.

Jason just sat on the couch thinking to himself before switching on the Television.

On the news came and announcement, which was more of a goodnews.

"A parkour competition? The winner gets 50 million Naira?!"

"Hell yeah I'm contesting. If I win this, I'll pay off our bills and improve ourselves and even buy a nice house."

Jason stood up and searched for his phone.

Because to register, he needs to order for a card, and with that card he can attend the competition.

So he ordered for the card and it is to come in a week's time.

["The competition is to take place June 10th, so I have enough time to prepare"]

***

TheBrownManor

Oscar sat on a couch, just thinking about the incident earlier this morning.

He was so boiling in rage as he called out to his guardian.

"Asuna!"

"What's the issue Master Brown, you look angry?"

She asked as she came to him.

"Yes, I am angry. There's this street rat I have to take out."

"Take out? Do you desire to kill someone, master?"

"Yes obviously, that's what I mean!"

"Very well. I have been waiting for the day I'll see this side of you. Truly your father's son."

"What do you mean, Asuna?"

"Come with me."

They both walked to a large portrait of Oscar's parents.

Asuna then touched the downside of the frame.

There was a hissing sound and release of air as the portrait moved sideways and there was a door before them.

"Follow me if you want to know the truth."

Asuna then pushed the door open before walking in. Oscar followed.

They then wound up in a large and wide room.

Immediately the violet lights came on, the room revealed itself, and it turned out to be a lair.

In the room, was a large screen, an energy bike, and a portrait of the one and only—

"No way, my dad was—

PHANTOM

Oscar walked up to the picture admiring his father.

"He gave me the order to reveal this to you, when you are ready… You are the next Phantom."

"Wait what?"

The look of shock and confusion stormed Oscar as he staggered a bit.

"Yes Oscar. Don't you want to take out those who stand in your way, those you pour mud on your face and treat you like nothing? With this, your father's tech and power you can rule this city and continue the Legacy."

"Don't you mean his legacy?"

"Nah."

Asuna chuckled a bit before resuming.

"The Legacy. Your father's team which he commanded, and with their help you are meant to complete his work."

"Work, team, legacy? All these are becoming too much for me to process."

"Don't fret kid. I'm here to guide you."

"How?"

"You are standing before the strongest member of the Legacy. Second only to your father."

"No way!"

Oscar exclaimed as immediately Asuna began to levitate up into the air, lifting her head up.

Immediately, a dark purple aura flowed from her head down to her feet as pitch black sleeveless skin tight suit— long hand gloves reaching the elbows, heeled black cover shoes, formed on her, and a black flowing cape formed flowing in the air.

"I am Enchantress, The Daughter of Evil."

"This is stunning to be honest. I thought you and everything else were all just fantasy. You guys are real. This is amazing!"

The joy that came on Oscar was totally out of this world.

Seeing the stories told by his guardian all these years were never just comic stories, but rather real life experiences.

"It really is. Now this rat you want to take out, send a member of the Legacy to handle it."

"Yes, yes that's right."

"But they won't listen to Oscar, they serve the Phantom."

Asuna spoke with a demeaning voice.

Immediately, the floor ahead opened up as a vessel rose releasing air, energy and gases.

Within it was the suit of Phantom.

A dark purple combat armoured suit, black clawed gauntlets, and boots, having a black flowing cape with an elevated collar, then a sleek black full face mask.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!"

Oscar with joy walked up to the vessel as it opened up.

He walked into it as then the suit broke down into fragments of nanotech like dust.

Immediately, it began to stick and from on Oscar.

"Woaw! Woaw!"

Bit by bit, the suit locked onto his body and formed completely.

The holographic eye slits then opened following the expressions of his face and became white.

"Now this is my master."

Asuna said with reverence as she knelt and bowed before Oscar who walked out of the vessel.

The suit giving off a cold aura, and silent hum as he moved.

He then stood before the screen and made the call.

"Master. It's been so long."

"Dispose of a rat, name's Jason Jordan."

Having a deep distorted voice, Oscar spoke with power, confidence, and bloodlust.

"It will be done."

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