Zoids
Origin of The Phantom
By, Spectral
Notes:
I don't own zoids or its characters but I do own Phantom and all related topics… This fic explains the Phantom's dark past and leads right up to Chapter one of Darkness on The Battlefield; Enter the Phantom, another one of my stories. Parts of this fic may not make sense if you didn't read at least part of my other fic…+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Phantom walked into the hanger of his base with an icepack on his head. He had just gotten back from the Taros Base. He had just been taking a look at the base's outer defenses when a large wash basin came flying from nowhere and smashed him in the head.
Phantom: That team is dangerous, Liger.
The zoid growled in agreement and shook its head.
Phantom: Well, c'mon partner, we've got a battle to get to. We're going up against the Red Comet.
The Black Wing Liger lowered its head and the cockpit opened. Phantom jumped into the zoid and the restraint lowered. The cockpit closed and the zoid roared.
**Mountain-ish Battle Field**
The Black Wing Liger appeared as the Judge was scanning the area. The Red GunSniper that was its opponent was already there. The zoid had been fully repaired since its encounter with the Blitz Team.
Judge: Battle-mode 0982. Ready…FIGHT!
The Red GunSniper took off to find a sniping position. The Black Wing Liger released a storm of missiles but they were avoided. Soon the GunSniper had escaped sight and had taken a sniping position.
Phantom: Let's move, Liger!
The jumped out of the way as the first shot was fired. Two more were avoided before the liger disappeared in a cloud of smoke. It then turned on its stealth shield to avoid the shots.
Phantom: Now how are we going to find her without getting shot…
The liger growled a few times and Tom nodded his head.
Phantom: Good idea…why didn't I think of it…
The Black Wing Liger jumped up to the highest point it could find and deactivated its stealth shield. Phantom closed his eyes and waited. Nearly everything went silent. The second Naomi fired a shot, Phantom knew.
The liger opened its wings and shot into the air. The zoid activated its ion boosters and flew towards the hidden GunSniper. It dodged the shots that were fired at it and when it reached its opponent…
Phantom: Strike Laser Claw!
Judge: Battle over, battle over. The winner is… The Phantom!
**Later**
Phantom was leaning against the wall of the lounge in the Taros Base, listening to the Blitz Team's conversation. Apparently, the trigger-happy girl was missing. Also the team's youngest member was all worked up about his missing Pteres.
Phantom: *mumbling to himself* what is this? I leave for one minute and things start going wrong…
The mercenary on the Blitz team suddenly looked right at where Phantom was standing with a suspicious look on his face. Phantom went silent and the phone clicked on. Everyone turned to look at the screen but only Phantom recognized the man on screen.
Phantom: Polta…
After listening to what the Backdraft had to say, and nearly blowing his cover when he almost burst out laughing, Phantom left the base and went back to get his Zoid.
**On battlefield**
Phantom was standing in front on his zoid right outside the energy field the BackDraft had deployed. He also noticed the Command Wolf pilot waiting right outside the barrier. After the Liger Zero crashed into the barrier, Phantom deployed three cameras and then turned to the Black Wing Liger.
Phantom: Okay, Liger time to move. You know the plan.
The liger roared then both it and its pilot jumped off the cliff they were standing on in different directions.
Phantom landed on one of the barrier posts. He powered on the Shock Glove and charged it to full power. He slammed his sparking fist down onto the barrier post and shorted out the entire force field. He then fired a grappling hook at the BackDraft Whale King and broke in through one of the windows. After finding where the girl was being held, Phantom located to door.
Phantom: No guard… something's wrong…
The masked warrior opened the door and was a bit surprised. The guard was laying on the floor, unconscious, in nothing but his boxers and a white shirt.
Phantom: Okay… where did she go?
Just as Phantom shut the door, another guard appeared. There was a short moment of silence before the guard sounded an alarm. Phantom knocked the guard out and ran for the hanger.
After seeing the Pteres wreak havoc, Phantom figured out what happened to Leena. The zoid shot a hole in the side of the Whale King and flew through it. Phantom ran to and jumped through the hole. He saw the Dark Judge declare the Blitz Team the victors and then realized he was floating in mid air.
Phantom: Liger! LIGER!
Just as the Black Wing Liger reached the cliff, Phantom slammed into the ground.
**Later Back at the Phantom's Base**
Phantom was sitting in the hanger, covered in bandages.
Phantom: This team is hazardous to my health…but if things go according to plan then it will all be worth it…
The liger growled a few times and Phantom just fell over.
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Next Time:
True Origins and High Speed Pain