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A/N: Sorry, for some reason when I update, it doesn't allow anyone to see the new chapters so I removed the story and re-created it.
"Told you I could get a good price." Doc started to laugh like a maniac. "Doc, zoid checkups are never that expensive. We can never afford them because Leena is always wasting ammo and you're always buying parts. If you two cut down a bit we could afford a check up twice a month." Jamie scold the two as he kept his eyes on the road. "Watch it Jamie." Leena glared at him threatening. Their jeep pulled up to the Hover Cargo and the hanger doors opened. Once inside, they discovered something that made them all shriek.
"Where's the Liger armors!" Doctor Toros cried. All three units, Jager, Panzer, Schneider, were missing. "I can't believe this. We're only gone for three hours and they're stolen!" Jamie whined as he ran over to the wall that all three units once hung from. "Where's the Shadow Fox?" Leena asked a bit puzzled.
"Told you that we'd be able to pull it off. Get everything you need?" Brad asked as Bit looked in the back of the Gustav. There in the corner was his trunk and computer. "Yep." Bit checked in the side mirror to see if everything was alright. The long flat trailer attached the back was still connected and the three colored boxes containing the armor units laid together neatly to preserve as much need room as possible. On the space that was left by the boxes stood the Shadow Fox with the Liger beside it. "Why'd you bring the Liger with us?" "Buddy was getting in a bit of a tizzy because I was leaving him." "I'll still never get on how you can speak to your zoid and not hear words." "You speak to your zoid sometimes." "But mine doesn't respond with growls." Brad smirked. "You tryin to say something?" "Nothin really, just that you're insane." "Or gifted." "Cocky son of…"
They pulled up to a red, white and blue with a little green hover cargo. Brad whistled, "Whoa, who's Hover Cargo?" "Mine." "Since when could you afford one? You haven't even paid off Doc yet." "I paid him back about a month ago." Brad cocked an eye brow. "Last time I checked I was the only actually getting paid by him." "I had an account set up before you guys came along. Everything was invested in stocks and a few other things. Let's just say Harry ain't the only one with cash laying around." "So you…left your account alone for two years making us think that you were broke?" "That about sums it up."
Bit drove the Gustav into the Hover Cargo and parked inside the Hanger. There they saw two other zoids, the Lightning Saix and Red Blade Liger. "Take it Leon and Jack are bunking up here?" "Yeah, they both figured it'd be safer for the girls since we're getting involved with some pretty dangerous people." "I might bunk up here as well." "There's no money to be made." "I know. But from what I've learned from you is that there's more to life than money."
The two hopped out of the Gustav and made their way to the control room. There they saw Jack and Leon playing a game of cards at the table in front of the T.V. "Hey Bit." Leon greeted. "Took you long enough." Jack snickered as he laid down a full house. Leon threw his cards down in defeat. "Welcome Bit Cloud." A strange feminine voice was heard. "Hey Bit, who's that? I didn't see any other zoids except ours." "I'd like you to meet HC. Short for Hover Cargo." "That's a weird name. Well where is she?"
A small vid screen lowered and a computer generated woman appeared on the screen, "I am HC." "You mean HC is a computer?!" "Technically I am the Hover Cargo's main system. I have complete control over the Hover Cargo. From driving, to security, to launching the zoids for a battle." "Wow Bit. You really did out do yourself." "Actually I'm the one who programmed her." Leon stated as he discarded three cards and drew three more. "HC, register Brad Hunter as part of the Strike Team." Bit commanded.
A panel along the far wall opened up. "Brad, walk over to the panel and stared into the dot on the screen." Brad did as she ask. "Retina Scan complete. Place hand on sensor pad." Brad complied with the command. "Insert Zoid Gear if you wish to be registered as part of the team." Brad inserted his Zoid Gear into the scanner. "Copying data complete. Registration complete. Welcome to the Strike Team Brad Hunter." Brad removed his zoid gear and slid it into the pocket of his coat. "So you're not only looking for the Blue Fang Syndicate, you're forming your own team? Take it you're the leader?" "On this team there is no leader. Just allies." Bit responded.
"Brad. Would you like a Z.S.S.R.T. installed on your zoid?" Brad looked at the computer a bit puzzled. "It's a Zoid Scanning System Report Transmitter." Leon blurted out, "Similar to what Jamie used except it keeps in constant contact with our zoids. It even allows H.C. to communicate with the zoids A.I." "Yeah sure. Take it you did all the work yourself?" "Actually Dr. Layon developed this. And he helped me develop H.C. You didn't actually think I did it all alone did you?" Leon held down his cards to reveal a two pair. "Good but not good enough. A straight." Jack lowered his cards down in a smirk.
"Since when did Dr. Layon decide to help anyone related to Doc?" Brad questioned. "Well, the Blue Fang Syndicate wrecked his Whale King and stole some files, along with some equipment. He's just helping us to pay them back. Plus, we agreed to allow him to study Bit's zoid." "He promised to allow me to watch his every move and I must agree on what he's doing." Bit added in. "Well, I better go and call Doc and tell him that I'm quitting his team. Knowing Bit and Leon, you two are bound to get into trouble. So someone is going to hafta keep an eye on you two." "Low blow." Bit groaned.
"Whaddya mean you're quitting the team! You can't just quit like that!" Doc argued. "Look Doc, I joined another team. I'm a mercenary and they offered more money. Sorry." "Tell him not to expect to come and get his things!" Leena yelled over the Doc's shoulder as she took a sip of her instant noodles. "That's alright. I brought me a change of clothes." "Brad. Tell me one thing. Were you the one who stole the Liger Units?" Doc questioned with a glare. "Bit stopped by and took them." "And you didn't stop him!" Leena yelled out in fury. "I was hoping that he'd forget that he bought'em from me." Doc sweat dropped with a smile.
"Speaking of Bit. Do you happen to know where he is?" Leena questioned. The screen suddenly went black. "That coward. He knows where Bit is and is afraid to tell us! I'll wring his neck next time I see him!" Leena growled causing the other two males to back down in fright. "Well I guess we're going to be needing some more members." Jamie said as he touched the lump of black stuff on his plate with his fork. "Doc, you sure this is meat?" "Yeah Jamie why?"