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 stood atop a cliff that overlooked the battlefield where the Blitz Team would have their rematch against the Vipers Team. He had a battle of his own at the time of the first match so he didn't know why the first one was canceled of why Jamie was fighting instead of Leena.
Phantom: Deploying camera units.
Phantom threw three cameras into the air and they began to track a Blitz Team Zoid each. As the Judge was about to begin the battle, it was crushed. The Dark Judge crashed to the ground and a Whale King lowered. A large zoid was deployed and a barrier was activated. Phantom tried to jump through the barrier before it closed but was unsuccessful.
Phantom: That was the Elephandor…I have to get in there…
The masked warrior set a few explosives on the barrier and stood back. He put up his energy shield and detonated the bombs. A hole was created in the barrier but it quickly began to close. Phantom dove through right before the breach sealed. He looked over the edge of the cliff as the Vipers Team was destroyed by the Elephandor.
Phantom: How are they going beat this thing?
Phantom watched as the Command Wolf was taken down and the Liger was caught in the Strike Iron Claw.
Phantom: Look's like they'll need my help…
Phantom activated his hover boots and jumped over the side of the cliff. He threw a camera unit at the Elephandor as he came to a stop next to the Pteres.
Jamie: Bit!
The Pteres fired its missiles but the Elephandor blocked with its energy shield and fired back at the Pteres. Phantom put his energy shield up just in time to avoid the explosion.
Bit: JAMIE!
Phantom lowered his energy shield and skated over to the Pteres's cockpit. He forced the orange glass open and checked on the pilot inside.
Phantom: Good, the kid's okay…now I have to deal with the Elephandor before it does some serious damage.
Phantom closed the Pteres's cockpit and skated towards the Liger Zero. The zoid was freed by the Command Wolf as Phantom reached the Elephandor. The Liger Zero ran back to the Hover Cargo and the Elephandor turned to the Command Wolf. The large zoid lumbered forward and began to stomp on the downed wolf-type zoid. Phantom jumped up and fired a grappling hook at the Elephandor's leg and was pulled onto the zoid. He then climbed up to the top of the Elephandor's leg and looked around.
Phantom: There's no way I can get through this armor by myself… I hope Bit went to get the Panzer ready. He's gonna need the big guns to damage this thing.
The Jager was launched and the Phantom's jaw dropped.
Phantom: Jager?!?! What is he thinking? Sure it has a speed advantage but it can't run from the Elephandor forever.
The Jager ran a few circles around the Elephandor before beginning to attack from above.
Phantom: A head on attack?! Even from above, he won't do enough damage to take this thing down.
The Elephandor attacked with the Strike Iron Claw as the Liger used the Strike Laser Claw. Phantom held onto the Elephandor's leg as the blue zoid flew past.
Phantom: Just as I thought, no damage to either zoid…wait…he atleast cut through some of this armor…my turn.
Phantom powered the Shock Glove up to maximum and stood above the crack in the armor. He slammed his fist into the exposed area on the Elephandor's leg and the large zoid toppled over, command system frozen.
Phantom: Ha! Take that!
The Dark Judge declared the Blitz Team victorious and Phantom dusted himself off.
**Days Later, Temps Town**
The Black Wing Liger landed in the middle of town, stunning everyone who could see it. The Phantom had entered himself in the Battle Royal once he found out the Blitz Team and Fleugal Teams were competing. Also, he recently found out about Patrick Neros, a veteran zoid pilot and three time Grand Champion, announcing his entrance in the battle.
Phantom: Well, Liger. Let's find a place to rest until tomorrow. Just tell me if you sense the Liger Zero approaching.
The Liger growled a few times and started walking through the city. Phantom checks the Liger into a hanger and then checks himself into the hotel above the hanger.
Clerk: Do you want someone to take your bags up for you?
Phantom: *picks up two bags and a suitcase* No I got them.
Clerk: Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?
Phantom: Yes. You can warn anyone who dares disturb me to fear for their life.
Clerk: Y-Y-yes sir.
Phantom: Thank you.
Phantom walked up the stairs to his room and entered it. He locked the door behind him and dropped his bags onto the bed.
**That Night**
Phantom was asleep when someone began to pick the lock. The shadowed person broke into the room and crept towards the bed. As they went, they pulled out a knife. A beam of light from Zi's twin moons revealed the person to be the clerk from the front desk.
The clerk stabbed the sleeping figure of the Phantom several times until he realized something was wrong. Phantom was only a hologram.
Clerk: What in the world?
Phantom: Thought you could sneak up on me while I was asleep did you? Well, things didn't go according to plan….
The clerk turned and a ninja star knocked the knife out of his hand. He tried to run but a glowing hand pulled him into the darkness. Then, a scream off terror was heard.
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Next Time:
The Battle Royal Begins, The Hero VS The Phantom