Hidden Phantom

Mega Man AU: Phantom of Freesia ----- Hidden Phantom is one of the Four Guardians of Neo Arcadia — the dystopian human cybercity of the "Mega Man Zero" series — and the commander of the Cutting Shadow Squadron, an elite force of ninjas specializing in stealth and intel operations. One of the beneficiaries of the original X's DNA, Phantom is originally loyal to Copy X — the antagonist of Mega Man Zero 1 — and is later able to learn Zero's true identity as the greatest Reploid. Phantom uses his shadow and darkness based patterns to set explosive floor traps, employ smoke screens for diversion, and alternates between a limitless supply of kunai and shuriken to attack opponents at a distance. When he needs to fight in close quarters, Phantom alternates between his "Dark Cross" ten-point shuriken and his beam saber katana to engage in rapid slice and dashing attacks. Phantom has a reserved, stoic, and closed off personality who prefers to keep people at arm's length, making him a worthy opponent in battle but a difficult individual to grow an acquaintance with. ----- STORY: You are Zero (or a fellow Reploid) attempting to defeat Hidden Phantom in order to reach Copy X and undermine his tyrannical rule. Not one to underestimate a powerful opponent, Phantom secretly respects and admires your power, but his loyalties force him to address your potential by ridding the Resistance of its most powerful asset to save Neo Arcadia from its destruction. Can you master the way of the shadows before Neo Arcadia's greatest legend leaves you in darkness?