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Here's chapter 17 everybody.
Chapter 17: Survival Rate.
It's been eight days since the Phonoi escaped and Dan and Dana ended their attack on Amity Park. For the past six days, not much has happened at Amity Park. Team Phantom has been on alert for a possible attack, doing patrols around the city while Manfred continues to monitor the Ghost Zone for any major ecto activity. Tucker also talked to the mayor and got him to evacuate City Hall as well as set up a restricted perimeter around the area due to the active natural ghost portals. So far, nothing has happen. However, the team also have some relief as Siv, Grabacr, Ofnir, Halvar, Ragnar and Rigr has fully recovered and are now prepping the Asgardians draugr army. Frostbite, Dorathea and Pandora also put their armies to stand by and combat ready. However the team is starting to encounter new problems as people around the country are starting to arrive at the town in preparation for the upcoming Dis-asteroid anniversary. Some people have arrived to join the parade to honor Danny and Dani while others to join the anti-ghost and anti-half ghost demonstrations, with some people even showing their disdain towards half ghost hybirds. especially Danny and Dani. The team is doing their best to ensure that the people doesn't get close to City Hall and so far are doing a good job at it. They just hope things goes well and Dan and Dana doesn't attack soon. Meanwhile, Danny and Dani has been at Aviano Air Base in Italy for the past six days with Reaper Squadron, waiting for the next mission to stop the Phonoi. During those six days, Danny and Dani has been informed of what's happening at Amity Park, which they were confused when they learned Dan and Dana stop their attack on the town. Also during their stand by, Danny and Dani are starting to get suspicious about General Hawkins. The two noticed Hawkins' odd behavior whenever he is around them, even noticing him giving glimpses at them, especially Dani, making her uncomfortable. At the same time, General Hawkins has been getting intelligence from his source of intel regarding the Phonoi's whereabouts and its next move. He's also been in contact with some people regarding Danny and Dani. He was currently on his cellphone about them.
"Yes, my source of intel has give me the intelligence I need for the next mission... It will happen today... Yes, Ms. Reyes, I contacted them, they are ready to head down there... I am certain they will succeed this time... Unfortunately I will be in contact with my superiors during this mission so it will be hard not to give hints. Among them is Lieutenant General Thomas Davenport, the uncle of Danielle's boyfriend and father of one of the Reaper pilots... I'm sticking with the same plan as last time... Yes, Ma'am... Will do. I have to go now, the briefing is about to start soon and expecting the call from that CIA analyst... Alright, goodbye, Ms. Reyes." General Hawkins said before hanging up.
General Hawkins exits the room he was in and looks around to make sure no one was around. He then walked down the hallway before encountering Booker.
"There you are Colonel Robinson. I need you to get your squadron and the Phantoms into the briefing room. We finally have the intel on the Phonoi." General Hawkins said.
"Yes, sir. Will do." Booker said.
Moments later, Booker got all of Reaper Squadron as well as Danny and Dani into the briefing room.
"Say, have you two heard from Team Phantom back at Amity Park?" Daniel asked.
"Not much. Been six days since Dan and Dana ended their attack from the town. However, people are starting to travel to Amity Park since the Dis-asteroid anniversary is coming up." Danny replied.
"Yeah, I heard many people goes there on the anniversary." Jessica said.
"Well, it's not just to honor Danny and I, but also demonstrations against ghosts and half ghost hybirds like us, especially me since I'm a clone." Dani said.
"Must have been hard for you two." Bruno said.
"We're used to it now. I kinda figured that even after Dani and I helped saved the world and everybody in it 14 years ago, there were gonna be some people in the world who didn't like the fact that there were half ghost hybirds in the world, and one of them being my clone." Danny said.
"Especially during my early days as a member of Team Phantom. I remember during my losing streak, a woman called me a half ghost clone freak and how Danny and I's half ghost status is plaguing the world. Called us abominations." Dani said.
"That's horrible." Darius said.
"Yeah. I was really hurt at the time. I'm used to it now but it still hurts." Dani said.
"And of course, nothing has change when it comes to that, even after Dani and I helped save half the universe." Danny said.
"Well, you two are still remarkable individuals, especially you, Danielle. Don't let those people say otherwise." Damian said.
"No worries." Danny said.
"Anyway, alright, everyone, it's time for the briefing." Booker said.
"Hope we finally know about the Phonoi's whereabouts." Dani said.
Everyone then sat in their seats as General Hawkins managed to get a connection to Joseph as the briefing screen loads up before it displays a map of Europe and northern Africa.
"Intelligence have learned that the Guys in White is gathering one of their large naval forces at the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta on the north coast of Africa. Apparently, they've even bringing in ships from their White Fang fleet. This is probably to reinforce their naval power due to the events at Amity Park six days ago. We've received intel that the Phonoi will also be joining them." General Hawkins said.
"From which source, Brigadier General? There's a possibility the Phonoi's former crew have been tasked with sabotage." Joseph warned.
"Your job is to analyze the enemy's weaponry. From now on, speak only when authorized." General Hawkins said as he expects a reply from Joseph. "...I don't hear a response."
"May I be authorized to speak first, sir?" Joseph asked, gaining a slight chuck from Booker, Danny and Dani. Hawkins however wasn't laughing.
"When we're done, I'll be talking to your superiors." General Hawkins warned before turning his attention to Danny, Dani and Reaper Squadron. "Here's your mission. Phantom and Reaper Squadron is to raid Ceuta. Carry out air strikes on the Bay of Ceuta to the north and the main port to the south, inflicting all possible damage. If we can strip the port of its naval functions, we can also prevent the submarine from joining forces.
"The area around Ceuta is Spanish territory and we managed to get permission from the government of Spain to carry out this raid. Now to delay hostile detection, you will sortie in small numbers. And make your way in at super-low altitudes." Booker said.
"Super-low altitude, huh? That shouldn't be a problem." Dani said.
"No different than Dani or I flying very low in ghost form. They won't know what's coming." Danny said.
"Small sortie, huh? Who's going?" Bruno asked.
"Besides Danny and Dani, it will be Razor and Lancer. Two aircraft each from Phantom and Reaper Squadron will be deployed." Booker replied.
"Woah! Alright, I got this!" Daniel said, excited to see some action.
"I should inform you all however that the enemy will not be able to mount a defense immediately after detecting you. Use this window to destroy high-threat targets. That should make things much easier for you." Booker said.
"It should also raise the survival rate." General Hawkins said.
"Survival rate, huh?" Dani asked.
"The element of surprise and resupplying are the key. Beyond that, I just need a couple of pilots who will stick to my orders. We don't need an ace nor civilian half ghost hybirds to succeed. You got anything to say? Good." General Hawkins said.
"Brigadier General." Joseph said.
"That is all." General Hawkins said in annoyance.
"Joseph, go on." Booker said, giving Joseph a chance to talk.
"Let me share the career of Matias Hamilton, captain of the submarine Phonoi." Joseph said as a profile picture of Matias appears on the screen. "He was a former captain in the US Navy, having a remarkable combat record. However he was dishonorably discharged from the US Navy for disseminating dangerous ideas. He joined the Guys in White shortly after. As a member of the Guys in White, he was the mastermind on the plan to destroy the Ghost Zone by buying Fenton Works from the Fentons with a enormously huge paycheck in 2011. Once Fenton Works is bought by the Guys in White, Hamilton's next plan is to equip a Anti-Ecto Missile with a thermonuclear warhead and use it to destroy the Ghost Zone, using the Fenton Portal in order to launch the nuke. However, the plan failed thanks to the efforts of Danny Phantom and a few of his ghost enemies." Joseph said.
"I remember that, the Guys in White bought Fenton Works with a large amount of money, causing the family to live a life of wealth and luxury, although we were unknowingly rich at the time. I became a snobby jerk due to the wealth. Sam and Tucker try to convince me to stop the Guys In White from destroying the Ghost Zone with a anti-ecto missile. With help from Skulker, Johnny 13 and Youngblood, we did stop their plan from succeeding by using a boulder to block the portal. So he's the one who was behind that plan?" Danny said.
"If only he knew what would have happen if he had succeeded." Dani said.
"Which brings up to the next event. As a result of that failure and learning that the Ghost Zone is the flipped side of the universe, Matias Hamilton was suspended. However, the suspension only lasted two days as he is assigned the captain of the Phonoi due to his US Navy history. Then there's the accident with the Phonoi. Many believe that if they stay with him, they'll live. Transfer from surface to underwater is unusual. However, considering his skill and reputation, along with the fact that the Phonoi is no ordinary submarine, it all makes sense." Joseph said.
"It'll be a difficult mission to carry out with four aircraft. Still, I'd like to add one more to the mission conditions." Booker said.
"What, you wanna make it even harder?" Dani asked.
"I want a 100% survival rate for the sortie. Any other number and the mission will be considered a failure!" Booker said.
"Also let you guys know thanks to the Brigadier General, many in high command, including my dad, will be observing this battle from the Pentagon and will be evaluating Phantom Squadron's performance. So, Danny, Danielle, be sure to give Lieutenant General Davenport a good impression." Damian said.
"No worries, Damian, we'll be sure to give your dad a good impression." Danny said.
"He better, considering I'm dating his nephew." Dani said with a chuckle.
"Right. Well, dismissed." Booker said.
Danny, Dani, Jessica and Daniel leaves the briefing room to head to their planes.
"I don't trust that General, Danny. Something is up. He's been making me uncomfortable. It's like he knows something." Dani said.
"Not to mention he cut Joseph off when he was saying that the Phonoi's former crew could be tasked with sabotage. Something's fishy." Danny said.
"So what are we gonna do?" Dani said.
"Let me make quick holo-call." Danny said.
Danny once again pulls out his holographic device and places it on the floor before pressing a button. After a few seconds, they get connected to a holographic channel as a holographic projection of Tucker appear.
"Danny? Danielle? What's up?" Tucker asked.
"Tucker, listen, Dani and I are about to head off on another mission." Danny said.
"Does it involve the Phonoi?" Tucker said.
"Yes, but listen, something fishy is going on involving the Brigadier General that is in command of the mission. I need you to contact a CIA agent name Joseph Knight and help him find the source of intel that the General is getting from." Danny said.
"I can do that for you man. You think he's up to no good?" Tucker said.
"I don't know. He knows something that he wants hidden from us. He's been more fishy when he cuts off a subject regarding his sources and those two Su-57s that attacked us in the previous mission. Not to mention he's been making me uncomfortable." Dani said.
"Hopefully we'll find the answer to that." Tucker said.
"Alright, we gotta take off. We'll contact the team when we get back." Danny said.
"Alright, wish you two good luck." Tucker said before he ends his connection.
Afterwards, Danny and Dani joins Jessica and Daniel before they took off in their F-22s and heads for the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta.
And that's the end of the chapter. Well, Danny and Dani are off on another mission. Did you catch my reference to one of my one shots? And as said before, who could General Hawkins be talking to and who's this Ms. Reyes? Well, Tucker will definitely help into figuring out Hawkins. Anyway, what will happen when the Ceuta Raid happens? Find out next time in the next chapter. Please review. :)
