So, I saw Thor: Ragnarok and I have to say, it was awesome and funny. Also, this chapter will have inspiration from Mission 8 of the video game Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies for the PlayStation 2, so if there was the background song, it would be the mission soundtrack 'Comona'. Anyway, replies to my awesome and loyal DPxMCU fans/reviewers.
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Here's chapter 37 and Part 2 everybody.
Chapter 37: Phantom Squadron. (Part II)
At the Fenton Ghost Bunker, Jazz and Valerie has been trying to contact the Fenton Jet ever since it disappeared from radar over the Florida panhandle for an hour now. This brings worry to the rest of the team. Clint and Natasha tried their best to contact the jet but to no avail.
"You don't think something bad happen to them?" Natasha asked.
"The only problem they would have face is getting intercepted by the Air Force." Sam Wilson said.
"And what if that's the case?" Jazz asked.
"Then this team is in jeopardy." Valerie said.
"As well as the world and the Ghost Zone." Wanda said.
Suddenly, the team heard one of the computer screens make a static before Tucker can be seen on the screen from the jet's webcam.
"Hello? Anyone there?" Tucker called.
Valerie immediately press the button to activate the team's webcam.
"Tucker? Thank goodness. What's going on? Are you all alright?" Valerie asked.
"Yeah, we're all right. The Air Force intercepted us. They send their fighters and fired at us." Tucker replied.
"What?!" Valerie said.
"Don't worry. We're fine. We've landed at Tyndall Air Force Base. Danny and Dani managed to convince the Base Commander about the whole situation and Jacob knows him too, so we got that to thank." Tucker said.
"What about the Fenton Jet?" Jazz asked.
"I'm helping Air Force mechanics getting it repaired. Sierra and Venus are inside the jet and Sam and Jacob are helping the Base Commander." Tucker said.
"Wait a minute, what about Danny and Danielle?" Clint asked.
"Yeah, where are they at, or what happen to them? They have to get to the launch site." Natasha asked.
"Uhhh... they're flying F-22 stealth fighter jets towards the Cape." Tucker replied nervously.
"What?!" everyone said.
"How did the base even allow them to fly the F-22? Only Air Force personnel can get close to it, their technology is still classified. Danny and Danielle aren't military pilots." Sam Wilson said.
"Well, since they fired at us and the Fenton Jet's not armed. They returned the favor to let them fly the jets as long as they don't say anything about its awesome stealth technology." Tucker replied.
"Fair enough." Sam Wilson said.
"Think the Air Force can provide us with their position on radar?" Jazz asked.
"I'll talk to the Commander about that. He said once Danny and Danielle gets in contact with an AWACS, you'll get the radar coverage." Tucker said.
"Good. After all, I am the eyes in the sky for them." Jazz said.
"By the way, the Base Commander said that a few minutes ago, Danny and Danielle got into a skirmish against eight Harvester fighters 20 minutes after they took off, but they managed to shoot all of them down. They're still on course." Tucker said.
"Dan and Dana must have found out about the Fenton Jet from the Clockwork monitors that Dan stole. They must have send a small squadron to shoot you guys down." Steve said.
"Well it's a good thing the Air Force got to us first, in a way." Tucker said. "Anyway, I'll give you status on the situation when it becomes available."
"We'll let you know on the launch and the upcoming air battle." Jazz said.
"By the way, what's their squadron name?" Sam Wilson asked.
"Phantom Squadron." Tucker replied. "Anyway, I'm out."
Jazz then turns off the webcam before facing the others.
"You think Danny and Danielle can pilot stealth fighters and pull it off against the Harvesters?" Scott asked.
"Well, Tucker did say they managed to shoot them down. I have confidence. After all, I've seen them in the flight simulator on the computer and play that video game Ace Combat on the PlayStation." Jazz said.
"So, what do we do?" Wanda asked.
"Just wait and hope for the best." Valerie replied.
"Phantom Squadron. Very original." Natasha said.
"Definitely." Valerie said.
Meanwhile, at Dan's and Dana's castle, Fright Knight look at the stolen Clockwork monitors and saw two F-22 Raptors shooting down all eight of the Harvester craft that Dan and Dana send to shoot down the Fenton Jet. Fright Knight discovered that the two pilots happen to be Danny and Dani. Fright Knight didn't expect this. He turned around at the throne room to report this unfortunate news to Dan and Dana.
"My lieges, we have a problem." Fright Knight said.
"What happen?" Dan asked.
"The Harvester squadron that you send to shoot down the Phantom Twins and their friends has been shot down." Fright Knight said.
"What?!" Dan and Dana yelled in anger.
"Who shot them down?!" Dana sneered.
"The Phantom Twin whelps. They are flying fighter jets of their own." Fright Knight said as he shows Dan and Dana the two F-22s that are piloted by Danny and Dani.
"So, Danny and Danielle thinks flying US fighter jets can save their parents and get the satellite into orbit. Doesn't matter. They may won the 8-on-2 dogfight but let's see what happens when its over 100-2." Dan said with a grin.
"This is sure to be a interesting air battle." Dana said with a grin.
"But my lieges, what will happen if they do win?" Fright Knight asked.
"We still go according to plan. Team Phantom still has a lot of problems on their shoulders." Dan said before he and Dana laughed.
Elsewhere, at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida, launch control is prepping to launch the Fenton Rocket that is carrying Jack and Maddie, and a new ecto-detection satellite. The rocket is currently sitting at Launch Pad 39B, which use to be the pad for the space shuttle before it got retired 6 years ago. At launch control next to the Vehicle Assembly Building, one NASA official is monitoring the launch. The man is middle-aged, had black hair with a little grey, blue eyes, and wore casual clothing and a tie. Gary Banks is a serious man, dedicated to his work at NASA, but at the moment, he is feeling nervous, not just because of today's launch, but the fact that his old college classmates are sitting on top of the Fenton Rocket and are wanted by the government. Gary knows Jack and Maddie when they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the 1980s and their obsession with ghosts. He never thought he would see them again, especially in a situation they are currently in. Gary believes Team Phantom are innocent, especially their son and daughter. He had agree that he will help them in getting their satellite into space. After all, the world is at stake. Anyway, Gary has been observing the work until one official gets his attention.
"Mr. Banks. Radar is detecting multiple unknown aircraft approaching from the northeast." the man said.
"How many?" Gary asked.
"Over hundred." the man replied.
"Any idea who they are?" Gary asked.
"I don't know, but they have odd signatures, like a ghost." the man said.
"Ecto signatures?" Gary asked.
"Yes." the man answered.
Gary face then gotten serious as to what's about to happen soon.
Inside the Fenton Rocket, Jack and Maddie are sitting in their seats as they wait for liftoff. The launch preparations has been going smoothly as they are nearing ten minutes to launch.
"Everything is looking good, Maddie. We might have a smooth launch." Jack said.
"Hope so. We gotta get this satellite into space so that the team can defeat Dan and Dana." Maddie said.
"Jack, Madeline, come in." Gary said through the intercom.
"What is it, Gary?" Jack asked.
"Radar's detected multiple unknown aircraft with ecto-signatures. We have possible ghost air attack about to take place. We're contacting the Air Force to defend you." Gary said.
"What do we do?" Maddie asked.
"Stay put. Launch Team is deciding whether to continue launch or commence an emergency abort as we wait for fighters." Gary replied.
"Roger that, Gary." Jack said.
"Must be the Harvesters. They're here serving for Dan and Dana." Maddie said.
"Let's hope the team knows about this." Jack said.
Meanwhile, over the skies near Cape Canaveral, Danny and Dani were flying their F-22 Raptors at full thrust towards Cape Canaveral as fast as possible in order to stop the Harvesters from using their advanced craft to shoot and destroy the Fenton Rocket and kill their parents. The two Fenton twins knows that this upcoming air battle is expected to be a tough one, but since they're flying the F-22, they have confidence and knows how to handle the aircraft thanks to their piloting experience in the flight simulator and playing the video game series called Ace Combat. The advantage of being aviation enthusiasts and a passion for NASA.
"Phantom Squadron, this is AWACS Ghost Keeper. I will soon brief you on the situation." AWACS Ghost Keeper said.
"Wow, Ghost Keeper. What a coincidence since we're half-ghost and fighting against evil ones." Dani said.
"Anyway, brief me the situation, AWACS." Danny said.
"A Fenton Works ecto detection satellite will be launch from the Kennedy Space Center to support Team Phantom's ecto operations. Radar has detected several ghost fighter craft approaching the launch site from several directions. The space center is currently conducting pre-launch operation for the Fenton Rocket, which is carrying the satellite and will be piloted by your parents. Phantom Squadron, you must win this battle in order to maintain air superiority. Your team has only one window of opportunity for this launch. Shoot down all ghost craft to preserve top cover over the launch site. Reinforcement will be on their way. Good luck." AWACS Ghost Keeper briefed as Danny and Dani flies their aircraft towards the launch site at over 1200 mph.
"Roger that, Ghost Keeper. ETA is 90 seconds." Danny said.
Danny and Dani continue to fly towards the launch site until they see that the attack has already began. They see plumes of black smoke from the fires down below and countless Harvester ghost fighters, but they also see that the Fenton Rocket and the launch pad is still intact.
"They've started. Phantom Squadron, engage." Danny said.
"Phantom 2, engaging." Dani said.
"Phantom 1, engaging." Danny said.
Danny and Dani piloted their aircraft into the fray and immediately started to shoot down many of the Harvester craft as possible, which got their attention. The Harvesters try to shoot their missiles and ecto-beams at the two Raptors, but Danny and Dani evade them all.
"Launch Control, can you read me?" Danny called.
"This is launch control, who is this?" the launch controller asked.
"Danny Phantom. Dani and I are piloting F-22 Raptors to repel this ghost attack. We're the only two in the area. Continue launch preparations. Right now, we're called Phantom Squadron at the moment." Danny said.
Danny didn't get a reply for a few seconds before launch control contact them again.
"Danny, this is Gary Banks, we were conducting launch preparations for your parents when these ghost fighters appear. This launch is critical for your team. Maintain air superiority until launch is complete. Air Force is sending their jets. Good luck, Phantom Squadron." Gary said through the radio.
"Mom, dad, come in?" Dani called.
"Danielle? Is that you?" Maddie asked through the radio.
"Danny and I are here, flying fighter jets. We'll provide you cover until lift off." Dani said.
"We'll handle the Harvester fighters, you concentrate on getting yourselves to orbit." Danny said.
Danny and Dani continues to engage the Harvester fighters while Jack, Maddie and launch control focus on the launch preparations.
"Attention all personnel, complete final launch checks immediately." Gary said through the radio.
"Okay, Phantom 2, let's fry these suckers." Danny said.
"You got it, Phantom 1." Dani said.
Danny went full throttle and immediately sets his sights on a Harvester fighter that is about to chase Dani. Danny managed to get on the Harvester's six o' clock and gets a radar lock.
"I got you now." Danny said.
Danny fires one of his aircraft's AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles towards the ghost fighter and gets a direct hit, the Harvester craft exploding into a massive fireball.
"Bagged one!" Danny said.
Dani was approaching a formation of 4 Harvester fighters head on and at high speed. She immediately switched to her AIM-120 long-range heat seeking missiles underneath her aircraft and get a lock on all four craft.
"Phantom 2, Fox Three." Dani said.
Dani launch her heat-seeking missiles towards the Harvester crafts. Two tried to evade but the missiles hits them both. The other two did barrel rolls and the missiles missed. Dani made a hard turn to avoid colliding with the two Harvester craft before she does a U-turn before once again getting a lock on. Dani fired two more heat seeking missiles and they managed to destroy the ghost fighters.
"This is Phantom 2, enemy ghost fighters are down." Dani said.
As Phantom Squadron starts to clear out the Harvester fighters, AWACS Ghost Keeper has been keeping an eye on the dogfight on his radar, but he is trying to send data of the fight to the rest of Team Phantom at the Fenton Ghost Bunker. He managed to send the data and contacts Phantom Squadron.
"Phantom Squadron, this AWACS Ghost Keeper, radar data regarding this battle is being send to your team at Amity Park. They are now monitoring the situation and will send me info should this battle get any worst. Reinforcements should arrive in about 10 minutes." AWACS Ghost Keeper said.
"Roger that, Ghost Keeper." Danny said.
Danny and Dani continue to engage the Harvesters at full throttle to avoid having to deal with the multiple fighters firing at them as they try to shoot down another since they are the only two fighters dealing with them.
"Danny, you think we can survive until reinforcements arrive, despite that we're half ghost?" Dani asked.
"We can and we will. That's our only rule of engagement: Survive." Danny said.
For the next 5 minutes, Danny and Dani continue to shoot down as much Harvester fighters as they can, especially those that tried to get near the Fenton Rocket. Danny was about to go after one Harvester fighter but another appears behind him. The Harvester pilot fires its aircraft's missiles, but Danny did a evasive maneuver as the missile overshoots. The Harvester craft fires ecto-beams, but Danny did a barrel roll to avoid them. At the same time, Dani is also getting chased by a Harvester fighter. The Harvester fires a missile, but Dani did a barrel roll and evades it. The Harvester fires ecto-beams at Dani, but she still evades them all.
"Phantom 1, I got a bandit on my tail. Could use some backup." Dani said.
"I'm in the same situation as you, Phantom 2." Danny said.
"Darn, you got an idea?" Dani said.
Danny looked out his canopy and sees Dani's F-22 being chased by the Harvester fighter. He looks behind to see the Harvester fighter chasing him. He suddenly gets an idea.
"Phantom 2, I got an idea. Risky, but I got an idea." Danny said.
"What is it, Phantom 1?" Dani asked.
"Fly towards me. On my mark, we break left." Danny said.
Dani then starts to do as Danny told. She had to make a few turns and evade missiles and ecto-beams before she managed to position her aircraft at Danny's 12 o'clock.
"Okay, Phantom 1, I'm at your 12 o'clock, approaching fast." Dani said.
Danny sees Dani's F-22 approaching at high speed and the Harvester fighter chasing her. Danny puts his plane on level flight.
"Okay, Phantom 2, on my mark... break left!" Danny said.
Danny and Dani immediately moved their joysticks to the left and their aircraft made a sharp turn to the left. They past each other very dangerously and at high speed. The two Harvester ghost fighters bank left as well to continue pursuing their respective targets. However, they couldn't turn sharply in time and ended up colliding each other, exploding in two fireballs.
"Nice! Good job, Phantom 1." Dani said.
"That's how we roll in these blue skies, Phantom 2." Danny said. "Now, let's say we take out the rest of these suckers in final 5 minutes."
"You said it." Dani said.
"Phantom 1, engaging." Danny said.
"Phantom 2, engaging." Dani said.
Danny and Dani continue to engage the Harvesters as well as defend the space center and the Fenton Rocket. They fired their AIM-120 and AIM-9X missiles and machine guns, evaded multiple enemy missiles and ecto-beams as well as doing Pugachev Cobra and Kulbit Loop maneuvers, and surprisingly, despite being outnumbered, the dogfight is turning in their favor. By the time the launch time reach 3 minutes, Danny and Dani are starting to run out of ammo, but there are still about 40 Harvester fighters left.
"There's still Harvester fighters, but I'm almost out of ammo." Dani said.
"Where's the reinforcements?" Danny asked.
"Phantom Squadron, reinforcements are almost there. Just hang in there." AWACS Ghost Keeper said.
"2 minutes to launch." Gary said through the radio.
Danny and Dani try to shoot down the remaining Harvester fighters with the remaining ammo they had left. All hope almost seem lost until multiple Harvester fighters got destroyed.
"Phantom Squadron, this is Bonehead 2, we're here for you." Bonehead 2 said.
"This is Bonehead 1. Phantom Squadron, we'll finish the rest." Bonehead 1 said.
Danny and Dani then sees multiple F-22 Raptors from Tyndall arriving at the battle and immediately started to shoot down the remaining Harvester fighters.
"Awesome, reinforcements have arrived, Phantom 2." Danny said.
"Thank goodness." Dani said.
"Mom, dad, status." Danny called.
"We're almost one minute to launch, Danny." Jack said.
"Rocket seems to be fine and all systems are go." Maddie said.
"Reinforcements have arrived and are shooting down the remaining Harvester fighters. The launch should be smooth from here on out." Danny said.
"Have a safe trip. We'll see you in a few hours." Dani said.
"Thanks Danny and Danielle. Thanks for the cover." Jack said.
"Phantom Squadron, this is Bonehead 1, all enemy ghost fighters have been destroyed." Bonehead 1 said.
"Excellent, that's a message for you, Dan." Danny said.
"Don't mess with Team Phantom, Dana." Dani said.
"Final launch checks complete. Launch in 60 seconds." Gary said through the radio.
"Okay, Phantom 2. Let's clear the area and see the launch." Danny said.
"Let's hope it goes off." Dani said.
Danny and Dani and the remaining F-22s clear out of the airspace for the rocket.
"15 seconds to launch. All USAF aircraft have flow to safe area. 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... start ignition." Gary said as he counts down.
The Fenton Rocket's engines starts to lid up, sending a exhaust cloud across one side of the launch pad.
"Get ready, Maddie." Jack said.
"3... 2... 1. Ignition. Liftoff!" Gary said.
The Fenton Rocket's main engine ignited and it lift off.
"Whoa! Yeah!" Danny said.
"There it goes!" Dani said.
"Go, climb." Danny said.
At the Fenton Ghost Bunker. Jazz, Valerie, Tommy, Steve, Sam Wilson, Wanda, Clint, Natasha, Star, Jennifer, Abigail, Antoine, Mrs. DeLisle, the Mansons and Foleys all cheered as they see the Fenton Rocket blast off on the screen and Phantom Squadron's success. At Tyndall, Sam, Tucker, Venus, Sierra, Jacob, Commander Moore and other base personnel cheered upon seeing the Fenton Rocket lifting off and the success of Phantom Squadron.
At Launch Control, Gary was monitoring the launch progress.
"All systems are in the green." Gary said.
Back in the air, Danny and Dani watch the awesome site of the Fenton Rocket rising into the sky from their perspective.
"Rocket's high up. Should be safe from here on out." Danny said.
"Phantom Squadron, rocket has reached altitude of 40,000 feet. Launch successful. Thank you." Gary said.
"Excellent." Danny said.
"This is AWACS Ghost Keeper. Fenton Rocket has reached safe altitude. Mission is a success. Phantom Squadron and remaining aircraft. Return to base." AWACS Ghost Keeper said.
"Roger that. Thank you for the support, Ghost Keeper." Danny said.
"Phantom Squadron, we'll escort you back to base." Bonehead 1 said as his squadron and himself fly near Danny's and Dani's Raptors.
A few hours later, Phantom Squadron has landed their F-22 Raptors back at Tyndall Air Force Base. Danny and Dani taxied to the tarmac near the hanger where the Fenton Jet has been repaired. Danny and Dani were greeted by cheering base personnel before walking towards each other in excitement.
"Power to the flight simulator and the PlayStation, big bro." Dani said in excitement.
"And Ace Combat, little sis." Danny said in excitement before he high fives Dani.
Danny then was suddenly greeted by a hug from Sam while Dani was greeted by her best friends.
"Glad that you made it back, Danielle." Jacob said.
"I'm just glad to see you." Dani said before Jacob and herself blush on what she said. "And you as well Venus and Sierra."
"Love birds." Sierra muttered.
"Shut up, Sierra!" Dani and Jacob said before blushing madly once more.
'Although I wish we were.' Dani thought.
'I wish we were if only I could tell her how much I love her.' Jacob thought.
"I'm glad you two made it back safe." Sam said.
"I'm glad that I got to see you." Danny said before kissing Sam.
Commander Moore and the pilots from the Bonehead Squadron approached Danny and Dani.
"Well done, Phantom Squadron. Successfully defend the launch site." Moore said.
"You two are pretty good pilots, Phantoms. If you two aren't half ghost fighters, we would have definitely recruited you." Bonehead 1 said.
"Well, I wanted to be an astronaut before gaining my powers, but a fighter pilot would have been an career choice as well before getting them." Danny said.
"Anyway, if you and your team encounter those ghost fighters again from those two evil Phantom versions of yourselves that we've heard about, feel free to contact us. We'll provide you support and deal with them." Bonehead 1 said.
"Thank you, sir." Danny said before shaking his hand before the pilot leaves.
"Anyway, Mr. Foley said the Fenton Jet is repaired. He's inside doing a last check to make sure everything is fine. You all better get going before the Secretary sends personnel to arrest you all." Moore said.
"Thanks for the help." Danny said shaking Moore's hand.
"No problem." Moore said.
"Can we keep the flight suits?" Dani asked, which Moore chuckled.
"Sure. You two made many contributions and now for the United States Air Force." Moore replied.
"Sweet." Dani said.
"And Jacob, give your mother my greetings." Moore said.
"Sure thing." Jacob said.
"Well, everyone, let's head back home. We got to find a way to stop Dan and Dana." Danny said.
With that, everyone heads back to the now repaired Fenton Jet and strap in before Danny and Dani piloted the Fenton Jet away from the base and starts the trip back to the Fenton Ghost Bunker.
And that's the end of this chapter. So, which is more unrealistic? Two half ghost American civilians borrowing F-22 Raptors, which its technology is top secret, or that an F-22 Raptor can carry that many missiles and bullets, which is common in the Ace Combat series, which I put lots of references in this chapter. Anyway, now that Danny and Dani have successfully save their parents and that the satellite is now heading to orbit, what will happen next? Find out in the next chapter. Please review. :)