ZOIDS
Darkness on the Battlefield; Enter the Phantom
By: Spectral
CHAPTER 12
Note: I still don't own zoids. If I did I wouldn't be writing fan-fics…I'd be writing zoids episodes.
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Naomi: Intruders? Where?
Phantom types at a console and screens of outside pop up.
Phantom: Hmmm… about 20 Demantis and a HelCat. The Demantis are automated but the HelCat has a pilot. It looks like they found the base. Up for a little sniping?
Naomi: Okay. Now I can pay you back for helping at the bar.
Naomi hops into her GunSniper and walks over to a platform. The platform begins to rise.
Phantom: When you get to the top you'll be able to see the enemy but they won't see you. There'll be a hologram around you so just snipe away. I'll be taking them on in close-range combat.
The Red GunSniper got to the top of the climb and turned around. Naomi's chair folded and flipped over. She caught a Demantis in her sights and pulled the trigger.
BOOM
Girl: What the?
The GunSniper kept firing and the Black Wing Liger went one on one with the HelCat. Soon all that was left standing was the HelCat and Black Wing Liger.
The HelCat opened fire and the liger jumped into the air. It fired some missiles but the HelCat avoided them and kept shooting. The Liger fired its Vulcans and the HelCat fell.
The Liger landed. Phantom jumped out of his zoid and walked over to the HelCat. The cockpit opened and a girl jumped out.
Phantom: You're the girl from the bar.
Girl: The name's Cassandra Kin. *Holds up Badge* Zoid Battle Commission, Special Investigations.
Phantom: Why are you following me?
Cassandra: The Commission has noticed your change in behavior. They want to know what you are up to and why you've joined the Blitz Team.
Phantom: I thought the Commission knew to stay out of my business.
Cassandra: They still believe that you are connected to the disappearance of the entire Phantom Team. I have orders to bring you in for questioning.
Phantom: *Eyes narrow* For your own safety, drop the case.
The Phantom got back into the Liger and then he walked it back to base.
Naomi: What was that all about?
Phantom: Just some stupid kid…
The Phantom walked into the lounge and sat down. Naomi followed and turned on the TV. Just then Leon walked into the room rubbing his head.
Leon: How much did I have to drink?
Naomi: Well look who's awake.
Phantom: How's your head? You got busted open.
Leon: What happened?
Naomi: Sit down. I'll explain.
Phantom: I'll go get something to drink.
Phantom walked into the kitchen as Naomi told Leon what happened. Phantom returned a short while later with three sodas.
Leon: Thanks for the help, Phantom.
Phantom: No problem. It's late. You guys are welcome to spend the night if you want.
Naomi: Fine with me.
Phantom leads Leon and Naomi to separate adjacent rooms.
(Sorry no Leon/Naomi. There will be a little Bit/Leena and Brad/Naomi later. There's even a little Jamie/Pierce and Phantom/?) He bid them goodnight and then sank into shadow.
The Phantom walked into his room and locked the door. He changed into a pair of jet-black pajamas and took off his mask. He walked over to his mirror and picked up a picture on the way. It was of him and his family. It was taken when he was only 12. He was standing in front of his mother, father, and older brother. The skinny boy in the picture was no longer skinny but he wasn't exactly a muscle man either. He was well built from ninjitsu training but his toned muscles weren't very obvious.
Phantom looked in the mirror and realized that his face hadn't changed much. He still had the same short, messy brown hair, which he now realized, looked a little like Bit's. His eyes changed though. In the picture the boy had blue eyes that looked bright and cheerful. Now they were cold and icy.
Phantom set the picture down on the nightstand and climbed into bed.
**Next Day at the Taros Base**
Dr. Taros was sitting in his office typing at his computer and talking to Leena.
Leena: Phantom hasn't come back yet I wonder if something happened to him. What am I saying? He's the Phantom…what's up Dad?
Doc: Ever since he joined the team, I've been trying to find out about the Phantom.
Leena: And?
Doc: I've found absolutely nothing. No birth certificate, no warrior registration, nothing. It's as if he doesn't even exist.
Phantom: Exactly.
Leena and Doc spun around. Phantom was standing in the doorway with his arms crossed.
Phantom: Leon and Naomi are up in the lounge with the others.
Leena gets up and leaves the room cheerfully. Doc moved to follow but Phantom was blocking the door.
Phantom: If you value your health you'll stop searching for my past.
Phantom left and Doc looked after him with a puzzled look on his face.
**Lounge**
Bit: The Royal Cup?
Brad: The Tournament to get into Class S is only a month away.
Phantom: Good luck then.
Leena: What do you mean? You are competing aren't you?
Phantom: Sorry but it's against the rules.
Bit: Why?
Phantom: I'm already a Class S warrior. I'll be leaving the Blitz Team for awhile but I'll be cheering you on.
Jamie: You will be back won't you?
Phantom: Of course. I'm not done with the Blitz Team yet.
Phantom packed up his stuff and loaded it onto his Gustav. The Gustav drove off and The Blitz and Fleugal Teams watched it until it disappeared.
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Next Time:
Backdraft Disaster; Journey into Space.