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Author: Everyone talks like this.
*Everyone thinks like this.*
(and everyone does stuff like this)
(authors note: except if I do this)

Well here we go! The next chapter to this story. What will happen next? See for yourself.

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Late at night, Max was lying in his bed. Places on his body was healing, but he felt like something needed to be done. He then woke up thinking about wanting to go to the bathroom. He quickly got out of his room and ran to the bathroom to quickly empty out his "troubles". When he got out, he found that Layon was doing some research on his computer in the main control room. Seeing that it was still around 12:15, Max went up and went to see what he was up to. On Layon's computer, it had a file on that said, "operation:Shadow". It had a model of a Zoid that he never seen before. Layon was also looking at the data file on the Blitz team and on Brad Hunter. Max really coiuldn't see what was happening, trying to put two and two together but still can't find a solution. So he just went right back to his room and closed the door, which grabbed his coach's attention. As the doc looked around, he noticed that no one was there. So he contunued with his work.
At the Blitz team's base. Bit was looking around for something to eat, but the only thing here to eat was Brad's cheap cheese string (AN: Now how did that get in there?). As Bit went upstairs, he found Tauros on the computer. It seemed here that he was looking up research on new Zoid models. (AN: so that's what he was doing this whole time) Anyway, Tauros was looking up on new Zoids and found something that caught his eye. And what just caught Tauros's attention has caught Bit's as well. Not wanting to bother anyone, Bit quietly walked to his room. As he left, Tauros was looking left and right and didn't find anyone. Thinking that it was the wind, he went back to work.
The next morning, Max was feeling as good as a million bucks and couldn't wait to battle in the next match. He went out of his bed and straight into the microwave, were he was sure to get some noodles. When he made it there, he found Anne and Larry eating with Layon looking at him face to face.

Layon: ... What were you doing at midnight?

Max: What do you mean?

Layon: Someone was spying on me and I want to know who.

Max: I just wanted to use the bathroom. I wasn't spying on you.

Layon: Well it doesn't matter anyway, because I'm here to tell you that before the Gold cup tournament, you'll be expecting a new team mate.

Max: Really?

Layon: Now sit down and eat some noodles. I'll be doing some research.

Layon then left, leaving Max with his two team mates, Anne and Larry. They were awake and are as tired as ever. Max just sat down and grabbed some noodles for him to start eating. Everything was silent until Anne started to speak.

Anne: So we having a new partner?

Larry: Well the doctor said.

Max: Well whoever it is, I'm sure it had something to do with Brad Hunter.

Anne: You mean that mercenary?

Larry: What would the doc want with him?

Max: Beats me.... (slurp)

Larry: So we're going up against the Gold team...

Anne: Why's it that I have to miss out.

Max: Next time we should go fight a team with at least 3 people.

Anne: That's what I'm saying! I bet the doc hate me and wants me to clean out the Griffen system.

Larry: So are you going to equip the Griffen unit?

Max: I guess so, who knows what's going to happen.

Larry: You know what the worst part of the battle is?

Anne: What?

Larry: We were the ones challenged so we have to fight by day!

Max: Well that's a disadvantage.

Anne:You know, maybe we should see who we're up againts.

Max: Good idea.

Somewhere outside on the desert, that same blonde goggle boy was looking up at the Whale King and ran to its Zoid to follow. Meanwhile, at the Blitz team's base, Jamie was checking up on the Alpha team's data while Bit came in with Brad.

Brad: Hey Jamie! What's up?

Jamie: Oh nothing. I'm just doing the usual.

Bit: Any new info about the Alpha team?

Jamie: Well there are rumors that one of the members are from the Champ foundation.

Bit: You mean that Harry or one of his relatives are in that team?

Brad: It was probably for a good cause.

Bit: Oh come on! If it's a Champ, then their winning streak has got to be dropping badly!

Jamie: You're wrong Bit.

Bit: What?

Jamie: With the new guy on the team, they're still as good as good can get.

Brad: Isn't that something?

Leena: (comes in) What's up?

Brad: Jamie thinks Harry's relative is part of the Alpha team.

Leena: If it's a Champ then they've got to be on a losing streak by now!

Bit: They're still winning battles.

Leena: You sure?

Jamie: Well if my counterpart theory is correct, they would be finding a fourth member with a Zoid that's as good as the Shadow Fox.

Bit: Well, I'm pretty sure what kind of Zoid they're looking for...

Brad: What is it then? This is my Shadow Fox we're talking about!

Bit: Well it looked like a Shadow Fox somehow, but it was in a form of a......

Up in the Whale King, all three members of the Alpha team were trying to go to the control room buy Layon wouldn't let them. He said he was busy looking for something. So they just got ready and started up their Zoids. In the Afternoon, a Whale King flew down onto the desert and opened its mouth. And out of the mouth walked down the Elephander ( AN: What's it called when an elephant makes a noise?). As the Whale King took off, the bottom hatch opened and a Stormsworder flew out.

Pierce: So you think these guys are easy?

Stoler: We'll see in the match.

Sanders: Hope you do good in the match, Stoler.

Stoler: Call me Sir Sanders!

Pierce: Stay focused!

Sanders: Here they come!

The other Whale King flew out of the clouds and right above the ground. The bottom hatch opened and the IMG dropped. As the Whale King flew up, the SSS flew out. The Judge Capsule then fell to the ground.

Larry: You know what to do right?

Max: I can move freely if I lose the missles. So I'll do it when the time is right.

Larry: Then I'll destract them!

Judge: The area within a 6 mile radius is a designated Zoid battlefield. Only authorized warriors and other personel are allowed on the battlefield..Danger! All others must leave at once! Area scanned.......... battle approved.......... The Alpha team vs the Gold team! Battle mode 0982. Ready........ FIGHT!!!

The battle has started and the SSS flew straight head on. Max on the other hand, planted his feet and hands to the ground as his tail started to generate. The IMG then started to aim at the Elephander, who then set up his energy shield.

Stoler: Let's see him get through this.

Max: And now for the Stormsworder.

The boy then grabbed for the gun and started to aim at Stormsworder in the sky, but this person was too busy with Larry. So he aimed both of his charged particle guns at the Elephander. In the cockpit, Max then went for the buttons of the Griffen unit. He saw a button that said " Absolute Annihalation". Without any hesitation, Max hit the button. And everything was silent as a 2 new windows popped with both of their opponents.

Max: Absolute Annihalation!

The IMG revealed every single missle in it's armor, from the sholders to the arms to the legs (AN: keep the Panzer in mind). Then as the charged particle gun blasted at the Elephander, all the missles launched and ran into the Elephander and the Stormsworder.

Larry: Now!?

Larry didn't have time to do anything but fly away. Pierce was flying away from all the missles that were following, but then had an idea. Her Stormsworder flew up and went after the SSS. As for the Elephander, the blast was so great that it broke through the energy shield and through the Elephander, following about a swarm of missles. Now that the IMG lightened its load, it can freely move. It stood up and ran for the Stormsworder ( It still can't fly. It can only jump high). Meanwhile, Pierce was going mach 3 and went toward Larry.

Larry: Why bother trying to hit me if the missles are going after you?

Pierce: Who said they were going after me?

The Stormsworder then went right on front of the SSS for a few seconds. It wasn't long until Larry realized what she was doing. She then again hit on high speed as all the missles that were going after her crashed into the SSS.

Pierce: That's one down. You hear that Stoler....

Max: Stoler's out! It's just you we're after!

Pierce: You and who? You buddy here's down and out thanks to your missles.

Max: Then it's just the two of us huh?

Pierce: Let's make this good.

As the Stormsworder flew, The IMG jumped and grabbed the Stormsworder and landed on the ground. The claws gripped into the Stormsworder's body, so the ex-backdraft member couldn't escape. But then the IMG threw the Stormsworder to the ground and stomped on it.

Max: Feel like giving up?

Pierce: You ARE good! But not good enough!

The Stormsworder then took out the blades for the IMG to step on. But the Zoid jumped away. Givin an opportunity, Pierce flew to the sky. But Max wouldn't allow that. He jumped to the sky so it was right by the broken down Zoid. The claws then started to glow as it punched the Stormsworder to the ground. Things don't look too good for Pierce or Stoler. Up in their Whale King, Sanders was amazed to even see what just happened. What he has seen before his eyes was just something that he couldn't describe.

Judge: The battle is over! The Battle is over! The winner is....... The Alpha team.

Up in their Whale King, Layon was laughing evily and Anne just watched him. She thought that nothing could get more scarier than that ( Layon laughing not the match). She then was wondering if everything was getting harder than before.

Anne: Hey doc. You think that everything's getting harder for us?

Layon: Nonsense! The Liger Zero couldn't beat the Elephander even if it was the Panzer!

Anne: But what about Larry?

Layon: He's just gonna have to work harder next time! Now I'm sure we can go to the Gold cup tournament without any problems at all!

Anne: I guess you're right.

Somewhere in the next morning, Layon was taking the Alpha team to a nearby town to eat at a resturaunt. They were going to watch the Blitz team fight the Delta team. While watching, someone came through the door.

???: Are you the Alpha team?

Layon turned around and saw a blonde boy with dark blue eyes and a denim jeans and a jacket. He had his goggles on, but were above his eyes (picture the digimon leaders) He then came up to them and sat down.

Max: We're the Alpha team.

Larry: You wanna challenge us?

Anne: Or do you just want an autograph?

???: Actually I just want to join your team.

Layon:... Well I'm glad you want to. But I want to know if you're good enough to be in this team.

???: I know you're looking for the Shadow Zoid! I can help you find it!

Anne: The what?

Larry: Shadow Zoid?

Layon: You know where it is?

???: I was suppose to test that out, just like Vega did for the Berserk Fury!

Layon: How'd you know about that?

???: Someone names Sarah wanted me to test it out, but then the Blitz team came!

Layon: Why don't you sit down and tell me all about this?

???: Ok (sits down).

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Now we figure out who this guy is. So what's this Shadow Zoid he was talking about? The Iron Monkey is now even more dangerous! What will happen next? And what will happen now that Layon is one step closer to his revenge? That's one more part of my Zoids fic.Please review and tell me what you think. Tell me what you want to see and maybe I'll think it over.

* Attention!*
I'm taking a survey! Can you please tell me which kind of zoid would you like to see that can defeat the Shadow Fox if at 0992/ 0982.

An stealth Lightning Saix?
or
A Neo Warshark?

Last chance! What will it be!!?

And also this. Before the this fic ends, we need really sweet battle music for the BG. So besides "No Future" , what else could we put down for a final battle song? Right now, I got my eyes on The Offspring's ," Defy You". So what else do you want?

Thank you for your cooperation.