Chapter 3: back-story

"His vital signs are normal" said Zed, "but I would advise getting a shield and a health vial for good measure"

"I wonder where I could acquire said items" teased Gaige.

"As a matter of fact I have a special on for a pangolin extinct turtle shield and I'll throw in a couple of health vials free of charge" said Zed, already rummaging through some cabinets for the shield.

"Ah, here it is" he said, and threw the shield to Phase,"just clip it to your belt and it should charge up". Phase did as he was told. There were 2 beeps signalling that the shield was fully charged.

Gaige paid Zed for his services and caught up with her brother who was already out the door.

"Where are you going in such a hurry" said Gaige.

"I don't actually know I just wanna explore, kill things, blow stuff up etcetera etcetera etcetera!" replied Phase enthusiastically. Before Gaige could reply Claptrap rounded the corner, seeing Gaige he shouted "minion and random person whom I've never met!"

"Oh god" muttered Gaige, clutching the bridge of her nose.

"My name is Claptrap, I don't believe we have met" said claptrap as he approached Phase.

"Claptrap this is my brother, Phase" said Gaige before Phase could respond.

Claptrap examined Phase before answering, "Are you sure he is your brother?"

"I'm pretty sure I know my own brother" replied Gaige.

"I just don't see the resemblance" said claptrap.

At that moment Phase pulled up his left pants leg revealing his biotic leg.

"There it is, I believe you now!" exclaimed claptrap.

"How did you guys get those biotic limbs anyway?" asked claptrap.

After a brief pause Gaige started "A few years ago our family decided to go on vacation for the first time. We were all very excited. Long story short, we were driving to our destination and we had a head on collision with a cargo truck. Both our parents and our baby brother died in the crash. According to the doctors we were very lucky to survive. After that we were sent off to live with our aunt Mereth. She was a wretched lady, she worked us to the bone. That is why I came looking for the vault so I could get rich and we could leave and live on our own. And that's where we are now" said Gaige wrapping her arms around her brothers head and starting to cry.

"I'm just going to go" said Claptrap speeding off in the opposite direction.

"I'm glad that's over" said Gaige once she was able to calm down.

It was getting dark and the duo walked back to the HQ in silence, obviously still worked up about the back-story.

They were greeted by Axton "oh good you're back, is everything alright?" he asked.

"Ya, I'm fine just a bit tired" replied Phase

"I'm glad to hear that, we've given you the room next to Gaige's. It's the third room on your left you can't miss it" said Axton.

"Thanks" Phase replied and walked with his sister to their rooms.

"Good night" said Phase as he reached his room.

Gaige didn't reply, Phase dismissed it as she was still sad about the whole claptrap encounter and went to sleep.

Hello again,

This is my longest chapter yet and I really enjoyed writing it. Please make an attempt to leave a review as I would like to know what you guys think and if you have any ideas for future chapters

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