Disclaimer:
I do not own the rights to GI Joe, Action Force, or Battle Action Force, or any of the characters that appeared in them. I'm just borrowing them for a bit of a story.
GI Joe: Shadows From the Past
Pt 1: Destro
Destro again looked at the video screen showing his son, as he paced the short confines of his cell, still not sure what to do with the boy. He had certainly made a mess of things in his attempt to take over Cobra, and would likely want some form of revenge since he had given Mistress Armada to Cobra Commander as part of a deal. Destro knew his son need not worry too much, he was sure that Cobra Commander would find a place for her within Cobra... until then, of course, he would not want to be in her shoes.
The contemplation was just a way to kill time, he was expecting a visitor. A very strange and mysterious visitor, who insisted that the Baroness be away for his visit. The arrogance, and strangeness of the request raised within Destro a curiosity he had not experienced since he learned he had a son. He was also alarmed by how much the strange visitor seemed to know about himself and Cobra, but he would never have thought to meet with the man if Zartan had not so strongly suggested it.
Destro switched his monitor from the jail cells, to display the current readiness of his security forces, for he was taking no chances.
A subtle beep informed him of a car approaching his castle, his monitor automatically switched over to display it. It was not a car that Destro could easily recognize, it seemed to be a customized sports car, designed for speed with a flashy red paint job. Whoever it was, liked their cars, and liked them fast. His cameras were not able to get a clear image of the man as he entered the castle, he would have to speak with is techs about improving the cameras. In the mean time, he would see what his visitor looked like soon enough.
Turning off his monitor, Destro stood and waited for his visitor to be brought to him. The clear clip sound of boots on stone floor announced his visitor. Two of his guards held the doors open for his guest.
Odd... his guards seemed uneasy.
The visitor stopped in the doorway, allowing the light to silhouette him, while the window provided the same effect for Destro.
"The Design of your ancestral mask is a remarkable coincidence. Do you suppose that is why Cobra Commander first sought to employ you all those years ago?" The visitor asked.
Zartan didn't say the visitor would be rude. Destro chose not to answer the cryptic question. "Who are you?"
"I have had many names, Destro. Including yours. For now, call me Jackal."
"Jackal? Should I know you?"
The figure stepped forward into the room, allowing Destro to see him clearly for the first time. He suddenly realized he was looking at... himself??
Jackal seemed amused by Destro's shock. "As I said, a remarkable coincidence. Mine is not a mask, but an enhanced bionic exoskeleton. A combination of two accidents, the second of which was failing to kill Cobra Commander before he gave me an acid bath. But I have to admit, this new face, is a drastic improvement over the pervious, which was basically the same, without the ability to generate facial expressions."
Destro did not buy the explanation, but decided not to challenge Jackal about it just yet. "What do you want with me?"
"Two things, Destro. First, I want you to keep my secret. As far as Cobra Commander, the Baroness and Major Blood are concerned, I am dead. I wish to keep it that way."
"The second?"
"I want to give you a warning, not to get involved. We are returning, and we are going to teach the Commander a lesson about casting things aside. Especially our lives. It will be a blood feud, and there is no reason for you to be involved... especially since I feel a sort of kinship with you. It would be tragic for Destro to be fighting on both sides of this conflict."
"Really... and why am I to believe this, Jackal?"
"What else should I tell you to make you believe me?" Jackal asked.
"Tell me about the early days of Cobra, and your death... maybe that will convince me."
"I doubt it, but if that is your wish. Your Fang helicopters are based on designs we stole Action Force, the European version of your dreaded G I Joe. We destroyed the helicopters and stole the plans. Your Hiss tanks were originally called Hyenas, I'm not sure I like the 'improvements' you have made to them. Doctor Venom did not invent the SNAKE escape armor, just the mind control operating system. When the Commander formed Cobra I stole his bank account numbers and changed the access codes, which inspired him to keep me alive after my 'accident'. A large scale infiltration operation went wrong, I was believed dead. Only Zartan knew I survived. I took the money I had stolen from the Commander and retired, but as a result of the failure, Cobra Commander went stark raving mad. He eventually pulled himself back to sanity, but I fear the better part of his genius was lost forever.
"The Baroness was not born with the name DeCobray... that name was made up for her by Blood. She was raised in a rich home... not unlike this. She hated her father passionately, and saw her self as a terrorist Robin Hood, taking out the aristocracy. She no more than a spoiled brat when we recruited her for Cobra. Why did she hate him? I don't know... maybe he failed to care when her brother was killed in Viet Nam, or maybe she sexually molested her as a child. I don't really care. But if you fail to heed my warning, Destro, the tide of Blood will wash you away as well as Cobra and G I Joe."
Destro surveyed his visitor coldly, but he couldn't help wondering if the insanity of Cobra commander could not deal with the loss of his first 'Destro' and that was why he forced him to take the name.
Jackal spoke again. "Do you know where your name comes from, Destro? It is a warning, to ever remind him that you are waiting for your opportunity to destroy him. At least, that his why he gave the name to me. Are you satisfied now? Will you heed my warning?"
"I shall not mention you to Cobra Commander or the Baroness. But I am indebted to the Commander. I may not be able to remain, uninvolved."
"I suppose that is what I should have expected." Jackal answered. "When the time comes, there will be plenty of blood for the Baron. I hope yours wont be part of it."
Jackal turned and walked away, Destro was too lost in his own thoughts to even think of stopping him. It was time for him to research some ancient history.
I do not own the rights to GI Joe, Action Force, or Battle Action Force, or any of the characters that appeared in them. I'm just borrowing them for a bit of a story.
GI Joe: Shadows From the Past
Pt 1: Destro
Destro again looked at the video screen showing his son, as he paced the short confines of his cell, still not sure what to do with the boy. He had certainly made a mess of things in his attempt to take over Cobra, and would likely want some form of revenge since he had given Mistress Armada to Cobra Commander as part of a deal. Destro knew his son need not worry too much, he was sure that Cobra Commander would find a place for her within Cobra... until then, of course, he would not want to be in her shoes.
The contemplation was just a way to kill time, he was expecting a visitor. A very strange and mysterious visitor, who insisted that the Baroness be away for his visit. The arrogance, and strangeness of the request raised within Destro a curiosity he had not experienced since he learned he had a son. He was also alarmed by how much the strange visitor seemed to know about himself and Cobra, but he would never have thought to meet with the man if Zartan had not so strongly suggested it.
Destro switched his monitor from the jail cells, to display the current readiness of his security forces, for he was taking no chances.
A subtle beep informed him of a car approaching his castle, his monitor automatically switched over to display it. It was not a car that Destro could easily recognize, it seemed to be a customized sports car, designed for speed with a flashy red paint job. Whoever it was, liked their cars, and liked them fast. His cameras were not able to get a clear image of the man as he entered the castle, he would have to speak with is techs about improving the cameras. In the mean time, he would see what his visitor looked like soon enough.
Turning off his monitor, Destro stood and waited for his visitor to be brought to him. The clear clip sound of boots on stone floor announced his visitor. Two of his guards held the doors open for his guest.
Odd... his guards seemed uneasy.
The visitor stopped in the doorway, allowing the light to silhouette him, while the window provided the same effect for Destro.
"The Design of your ancestral mask is a remarkable coincidence. Do you suppose that is why Cobra Commander first sought to employ you all those years ago?" The visitor asked.
Zartan didn't say the visitor would be rude. Destro chose not to answer the cryptic question. "Who are you?"
"I have had many names, Destro. Including yours. For now, call me Jackal."
"Jackal? Should I know you?"
The figure stepped forward into the room, allowing Destro to see him clearly for the first time. He suddenly realized he was looking at... himself??
Jackal seemed amused by Destro's shock. "As I said, a remarkable coincidence. Mine is not a mask, but an enhanced bionic exoskeleton. A combination of two accidents, the second of which was failing to kill Cobra Commander before he gave me an acid bath. But I have to admit, this new face, is a drastic improvement over the pervious, which was basically the same, without the ability to generate facial expressions."
Destro did not buy the explanation, but decided not to challenge Jackal about it just yet. "What do you want with me?"
"Two things, Destro. First, I want you to keep my secret. As far as Cobra Commander, the Baroness and Major Blood are concerned, I am dead. I wish to keep it that way."
"The second?"
"I want to give you a warning, not to get involved. We are returning, and we are going to teach the Commander a lesson about casting things aside. Especially our lives. It will be a blood feud, and there is no reason for you to be involved... especially since I feel a sort of kinship with you. It would be tragic for Destro to be fighting on both sides of this conflict."
"Really... and why am I to believe this, Jackal?"
"What else should I tell you to make you believe me?" Jackal asked.
"Tell me about the early days of Cobra, and your death... maybe that will convince me."
"I doubt it, but if that is your wish. Your Fang helicopters are based on designs we stole Action Force, the European version of your dreaded G I Joe. We destroyed the helicopters and stole the plans. Your Hiss tanks were originally called Hyenas, I'm not sure I like the 'improvements' you have made to them. Doctor Venom did not invent the SNAKE escape armor, just the mind control operating system. When the Commander formed Cobra I stole his bank account numbers and changed the access codes, which inspired him to keep me alive after my 'accident'. A large scale infiltration operation went wrong, I was believed dead. Only Zartan knew I survived. I took the money I had stolen from the Commander and retired, but as a result of the failure, Cobra Commander went stark raving mad. He eventually pulled himself back to sanity, but I fear the better part of his genius was lost forever.
"The Baroness was not born with the name DeCobray... that name was made up for her by Blood. She was raised in a rich home... not unlike this. She hated her father passionately, and saw her self as a terrorist Robin Hood, taking out the aristocracy. She no more than a spoiled brat when we recruited her for Cobra. Why did she hate him? I don't know... maybe he failed to care when her brother was killed in Viet Nam, or maybe she sexually molested her as a child. I don't really care. But if you fail to heed my warning, Destro, the tide of Blood will wash you away as well as Cobra and G I Joe."
Destro surveyed his visitor coldly, but he couldn't help wondering if the insanity of Cobra commander could not deal with the loss of his first 'Destro' and that was why he forced him to take the name.
Jackal spoke again. "Do you know where your name comes from, Destro? It is a warning, to ever remind him that you are waiting for your opportunity to destroy him. At least, that his why he gave the name to me. Are you satisfied now? Will you heed my warning?"
"I shall not mention you to Cobra Commander or the Baroness. But I am indebted to the Commander. I may not be able to remain, uninvolved."
"I suppose that is what I should have expected." Jackal answered. "When the time comes, there will be plenty of blood for the Baron. I hope yours wont be part of it."
Jackal turned and walked away, Destro was too lost in his own thoughts to even think of stopping him. It was time for him to research some ancient history.