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Summary: he was a weapon, made by Vladco, designed by Axiom Labs, and used by Vlad masters, Phantom is the ultimate living weapon. Now Phantom must prepare for his greatest challenge yet. going to school and trying to be a normal kid while protecting his friends and town against many failed experiments. I hope ya like it!

normal POV

Vlad masters sat in a chair listening to his business partner, Jeremy Manson and his wife Pamela as they continued to rant with Maurice and Angela Foley. He could understand their argument, he really could, but he was afraid it was to soon for this step to be taken. As Jeremy finished, Vlad sighed and tried his best to explain.

"I'm sorry, but i believe its to soon to let the weapon do this. it's true that the weapon is by all standards powerful, but if it sees a threat, there's no telling what it do!" Vlad tried to explain but Jeremy wouldn't have any of it.

"this is the reason he was built Vlad! Tell me, if its not ready now, what was the point in investing in that thing!" Jeremy yelled outraged. Vlad sighed again as Maurcie threw in his two cents in.

"look, we all know that project phantom is a success. He could list 8 tons, he can easily destroy a building with a flick of his wrist, and he can think faster than a super computer." he explained. "he even passed every test the scientists gave him with flying colors. Vlad, what more could he possibly need?"

"you don't understand Mr Foley. it is true that phantom has done all those things, but is just an empty shell. I'm afraid that all this will be to much to take in and he might hurt the targets if not just kill them and everyone else near him!" Vlad yelled angrily. He knew that they were only concerned but Phantom was the closest thing to a son to him, and he was concerned for the young boy. the only reason he even started this project was because of all the mutated animals that came in contact with Ectoplasm.

You see, Ectoplasm is a goo like substance that could change shape and form into many things such as foam, liquid, fire, and even electricity! but it was highly toxic and would kill most things that touch it. but people needed energy so some companies used Ectoplasm as their energy source. but once they were done with the Ectoplasm, some companies threw the toxic material into woods, lakes, and other places, killing off many animals or plants or mutating them, and giving them special abilities. And many people were killed off by these mutated animals.

But then Vlad masters had an idea. why not fight fire with fire? but that was a very expensive idea so he called 2 of his family friends and they began negotiating. it was a long and dreadful talk, but finally, the Foleies and Manson's came to an agreement. and Vlad accepted it. and so Project: ECTOPLASM came to be. Many of the mutated animals were captured and studied. after many years of how the Ectoplasm changed the animals, they then tried creating weapons to specifically harm the creatures. and so the military, The Guys in White came to be.

But the weapons proved to only help so much. so, Vlad made another deal with the Folies and Mansons. of course it was another long talk because of how much money it would take to do this. but they knew how great it could do if it was pulled off just right. and so Project: PHANTOM was made. simply put, it was to create a living weapon similar to that of the mutated creatures. but instead of an animal, they tried using humans. of course Vlad didn't like using his own species, but with dire times comes dire decisions. there were hundreds, if not thousands, of failed attempts on the project. Vlad, along with the rest of the world was starting to lose hope. but then the scientists found the problem.

You see, they were using adults all this time. while many of them gained powers that some could only dream of, the Ectoplasm seeped into their brains changing it to where gain a sort of 'obsession' that can't be changed no matter what they did. but all the patients already did have a obsession before, may it be big or small, and the Ectoplasm changed it to where it's that they could think of. And if their obsession was threatened or insulted in anyway, they would attack the person.

but then came the solution. the only reasons there was an obsession in the first place was because of the adults knowledge and memories. they were to smart and so the Ectoplasm changed them. so the scientists found out that the only human that could possibly go through the procedure while gaining the powers and not gaining an 'obsession' was a infant. That day, Vlad had to make a choice. He either could take a child who still had a whole life ahead of himself and take him make him go through a painful procedure and train him into a living weapon, a empty shell, a boy who would have to kill whatever he is told to without a second thought. the choice Vlad made ended up haunting him forever.

In the end, sixty children were picked and went through the PHANTOM procedure. Each children was picked for many reasons. some were picked because of certain genes, others were picked because of how strong or big they were for their age. But in the end, 59 infants died, only one surviving, and barely. the surviving infant wasn't really all that much either. in fact, the infant was stolen from a poor orphanage. the infant wasn't even special in anyway. He didn't have the genes they were looking for and he was very small for his age, in fact, Vlad was surprised that the infant was alive being so small. the only thing known about the infant was that it's name was Daniel and was left at the orphanage alone. After the Phantom procedure, the infant was allowed to rest for about a month, to make sure that the procedure went accordingly.

During the procedure, scientists were watching each tank closely, watching for any changes on the monitors. and the results they got from young Daniels tank was quite surprising. You see, the PHANTOM procedure was a very delicate thing. one small his hap and everything would fall apart. first, they put a breathing mask on the infant or person. then they put them in a small tank full of Ectoplasm. Then they take drills and drill into the infant or person all the way into the bone while sending volts of electricity through the drill at the same time and then take the drill out and let the Ectoplasm fill the wound. then the Ectoplasm would usually heal the wound and began changing the body. But during Daniel's procedure, the electricity messed with Daniels brain waves, sending commands his entire body even as the Ectoplasm entered the wounds and healed it. but with the electricity contacting the Ectoplasm, electrical Ectoplasm went back up into the brain, unlocking the restrictions on it, making Daniel a very fast learner and having his senses greater than that of any normal human.

But then the training came. nothing big at first. just trying to teach Daniel to walk and talk. But as he got older and his powers became stronger, the true training began. first was learning many different ways of fighting such as karate boxing and many others. learning to control his powers such as his flight intangibility and invisibility and Ecto-blasts. Then teaching Daniel the weak points many of the mutated animals bodies as well as a normal human one. Teaching Daniel to read, which was very simple due to his fast learning pace. Then teaching Daniel the way of battle, how to fight and to go for the kill unless ordered not to. Vlad often looked away from this because of the sudden guilt he always gained by watching. Then they taught him the use of weapons such as guns, knives, swords, and various other weapons. Then they tried to teach Daniel other things such as buildings machinery, how to defuse a bomb, and even how Ectoplasm works.

And now here Vlad was with his business associates, the Mansons and Folies, who wanted the weapon now.

After Vlad's outburst, all was quite, each person in the room having different thoughts. They knew Vlad was concerned for what could happen during the mission, but things were getting dangerous. suddenly, Maurcie came up with an idea.

"well, i have an idea," Maurcie said as all attention was turned to him. "you're saying you're worried what would happen if Phantom lost control and attacked everybody right?" Vlad nodded as he listened. Phantom was Daniels code name for when he was either sent on missions or when Vlad and others talked about him in meetings. "well, then, School is coming up in a few short months, so Phantom could go there while i'll send a few of my agents to watch him. that way, if phantom goes on a rampage, my agents can distract Phantom until help arrives to subdue him" Vlad nodded in understanding. that might work. But Amity park was a long ways away from here. so if Vlad masters suddenly moved to town and then there was a new student in school that no one knows then reporters might smell a story. suddenly, Vlad grinned as he gained an idea.

"that sounds perfect Mr Foley, absolutely perfect," Vlad said. "and i have some friends that might just help me..."

Vlad sighed as he sat at his desk. the conference about Daniel was finally over. but there was still one more thing to do. Vlad silently picked up his phone and dialed a certain number. the phone beeped for a few moments before a loud, drowsy voice answered.

"Hello?" the voice said. Vlad sighed as he smiled and replied into the phone.

"Jack, my old pal, i have a favor to ask..."