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…

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The Black Wing Liger stood in the middle of a desert waiting for its opponents. The BackDraft Group's Whale King neared and the Dark Judge crashed to the ground.

The comm link blinked and Phantom answered it.

Altile: Greetings. I am Altile of the BackDraft Group. I hope you're ready for today's battle.

Phantom: Just begin the battle.

Altile smirked and closed the comm link. Three Gyzak rose from the sand in front of the Black Wing Liger. The Dark Judge capsule opened and the Dark Judge looked around.

Dark Judge: Area Scanned. Battlefield Set-up. The Venom Team VS The Phantom. Battlemode… None. Ready…FIGHT!

A red Gyzak that appeared to be the leader walked forward and clicked its claws.

Venom: Take this!

The gyzak fired a shell from its tail and the Black Wing Liger didn't move. The shell wasn't generating any energy so Phantom assumed it was a dud. The shell exploded and a strange yellow gas flooded the cockpit.

Phantom: What was that supposed to be? Let's end this now, Li ---

Phantom felt his body go numb. The Liger growled in concern.

Phantom: I can't move.

Venom: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That gas will keep you nice and weak for hours. Now we'll just close in for the kill.

Phantom: Move Liger!

The Black Wing Liger took off as the Gyzak opened fire. It was able to avoid most of the shells but soon took many hits. The zoid was soon pinned down by fire.

Phantom: AH! Liger! Do something!

The liger roared and Phantom shook his head.

Phantom: Then there's only one thing to do…

Phantom managed to lift his left arm. He opened up the panel on the Shock Glove and began to change the configuration. He removed the safeties and set the power to max.

Phantom: Here goes.

Phantom activated the Shock Glove and electrocuted himself. The Venom Team was freaked out as the cries of pain were suddenly replaced by laughter. The power on the Shock Glove ran out and Phantom looked up, still laughing.

Phantom: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! The Phantom's back in the game! Let's go Liger!

The Black Wing Liger let out a thunderous roar and charged right for the nearest gyzak. It opened fire but the liger just kept charging.

The Black Wing Liger's jaws clamped down on the Gyzak's tail and then the zoid began to slam the enemy into the ground. The other two Gyzak took steps back as a cloud of smoke was generated by the Black Wing Liger. One turned and ran but regretted it as a pair of glowing red eyes appeared in front of it. The zoid opened fire but was quickly put out of the battle by some missiles. The last Gyzak stood still and the pilot panicked.

Phantom: Hahahahaha!

Venom: Stop it…stop it…STOP LAUGHING!

Phantom: Why? This is fun. Well…if you insist. I'll do this instead. STRIKE LASER CLAW!

The Gyzak looked up and saw the glowing eyes reappear. The Black Wing Liger appeared and attacked before the Gyzak had a chance to move. The Scorpion-Type zoid's tail fell to the ground as its command system froze.

Dark Judge: WHAT! This isn't…but…oh…the winner is…The Phantom….rrrr! Next time you won't be so lucky!

Phantom: Strike Laser Claw!

The Dark Judge was cut in half and the Black Wing Liger roared. Altile opened a comm link to the Phantom.

Altile: Congratulations. That was a spectacular battle. In addition to the prize money, I'd like to make a proposition. I'd like you to consider joining our organization.

Phantom: You're kidding right? I mean you can't possibly be that stupid. What in the name of Zi makes you think I'd join scum like you?

Altile: How dare you! Do you have any idea who you're talking to! You can either join us or we'll destroy you!

Phantom: HA! Like I haven't heard that one before. I'm not afraid of you or your BackDraft Organization. You really couldn't care less about if I join or not. You just want Liger because he's an Ultimate X. Don't look surprised. I've noticed you spying on the Liger Zero before and saw that you are interested in Ultimate X's, only your not sure if the Liger 0 is one or not. You knew the Black Wing Liger was an Ultimate X and decided to come after us. Well, if you want this zoid so badly…come and take it.

Altile recoiled in fear and closed the comm link. The BackDraft Whale King rose into the air as the Black Wing Liger roared and Phantom laughed.

**Next Day**

Phantom was leaning against the hanger wall, watching Bit run from Leena. He had stolen her giant donut. Phantom really didn't understand why anyone needed a donut that big in the first place.

There was a rumbling sound as four Dibison approached. They were pulling something behind them. It skidded to a halt next to the Hanger and everyone looked up. A platform lowered. Harry Champ and a young blonde woman were on the platform.

After finding out that she was Harry's sister, Phantom went back to leaning against the hanger wall. There was some boring conversation and a few insults thrown at Leena and Doc before Mary asked Harry where his "rival" was.

At first, Phantom thought Mary meant Bit when she exclaimed, "He's perfect!". He fell over when she walked past Bit and over to the Liger Zero. He was about ready to kill her when she tried to buy the Liger and said she wanted to turn it into a lawn sculpture.

The Blitz Team accepted a challenge from Mary Champ that caused Phantom to fall over. If the Blitz Team lost the battle, they lost the Liger Zero. That would cause a serious problem in Phantom's plans.

**At The Battlefield**

The Blitz Team's Hover Cargo pulled up on one side of the battlefield. Phantom jumped off the top of it as the zoids were deployed. The masked warrior threw four camera units into the air and they each began to track a zoid. Before hitting the ground, Phantom activated his hover boots and skated to a halt next to the Zero Jager.

They all began to slowly walk forwards. The Pteres flew up ahead to scout the area. Soon there was an incoming transmission about Iron Kongs and needing to make an emergency landing.

After advancing forward a slight distance, Phantom looked up and saw a huge barrage of missiles heading towards them. He fired a grappling hook that latched onto the Jager's tail just as the zoid sped forward. As sighing in relief that he had avoided being blown up, he looked up again and saw a huge missile heading in his direction.

Phantom: Oh crud…

The Jager activated its ion boosters and avoided being hit by the missile but inside the explosion, the grappling hook that connected Phantom to the Jager snapped, sending the Phantom flying into the air. He landed with a thud on the desert ground.

He took a few minutes to check for injuries before looking over in the direction of the battle. He then just fell back over and stared up at the sky.

Phantom: This team is VERY hazardous to my health. One of these days, they'll be the end of me.

The masked warrior stayed there for several minutes before he heard something. Phantom got to his feet and watched as the Jager sped back to the Hover Cargo. After about a minute, the Schnieder was approaching. Acting before he thought, Phantom fired a grappling hook at it.

Phantom: Why did I do that…

Phantom was pulled along by the Liger Zero Schnieder. He disconnected the grappling hook before the zoid jumped into the air and attacked the Iron Kong. After the remaining Iron Kongs were knocked out of the battle, the camera units returned to Phantom as the warrior peeled himself off the ground again.

**Later at the Phantom's Base**

Phantom sat a console comparing footage of the Liger Zero and the Black Wing Liger. The videophone rang and Phantom picked it up.

Phantom: Hello Commissioner.

Commissioner: How did you know it was I? You didn't even look…

Phantom: Who else could possibly have this number?

Commissioner: Good point. Anyway, I came to ask you about the Zoid Trials.

Phantom: I already know about them and I have announced my participation in them.

Commissioner: I know. That's why I called. Why did you agree to take part in them? You've always refused before.

Phantom: I'm working on something. That's all you really need to know.

Commissioner: What, exactly, are you working on?

Phantom: A project that could shape Zi's future.

Commissioner: Another one? Very well. I'll see you at the zoid trials then.

Phantom hung up the videophone and then shut off the monitor he was working on. He leaned back in the chair and put his hands behind his head.

Phantom: The future of Zi…the Ultimate X's could very well hold the key to the future of this planet. So far I managed to locate two…The Black Wing Liger and the Liger Zero. I know there are atleast three more out there somewhere…just…what would happen if they were to fall into the wrong hands? If I remember my history…the last time someone with evil intentions got their hands on an Organoid they almost destroyed the world with the Death Stinger…history also says that the Ultimate X's will be at their strongest when they form a bond with their pilot…that makes me wonder of I should take the Liger Zero…it seems to be bonding with Bit Cloud. There's just something strange about the two of them. How did a junk dealer who'd never piloted a zoid before in his entire lifer just jump into the cockpit of one of the most powerful zoids on the planet and become almost as powerful as me and my Liger? If my research is correct then he's got quite a famous bloodline…and it's not just Bit Cloud that interests me. The rest of warriors on the Blitz Team are quite intriguing. Leena Taros, Brad Hunter, and Jamie Hermeros. Before Bit came along, they and Leon were only a class B team. The second cloud shows up and begins to pilot the Liger they all improve dramatically. Once again I'm reminded of what happened in the past…if my theories are correct then the planet has found its new heroes…my question after that is…where are the next villains? The Backdraft Group can only be considered an annoyance…but when a true evil arises…will the Blitz Team be ready to face it? It seems I have a new mission…instead of stealing the Liger Zero I will protect it and the rest of the Blitz Team. Let's see how things turn out and if my theories are correct…

Phantom turned off the device that was recording what he said and got up. He stretched out and then headed for the hanger.

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Next Time:

The Liger Zero is stolen…that's not good news for whoever stole it.