Chapter 2: New Teammate

It has been a week since Shadow and Sierra's wedding. Hunter, Colleen, Axel, and Ariel were at the airport waiting for their parents to arrive. They waited at the gate until they could see them coming in. They saw soon saw them coming out of the gate and they rushed over to them. Hunter and Colleen hugged Sierra. Axel and Ariel both hugged Shadow. "Mom, Dad welcome back," they all said.

Shadow and Sierra returned the hugs. Shadow spoke, "it's good to see you all again."

"I missed you all," Sierra said.

"So how was your honeymoon?" Hunter asked.

Shadow put his arm around Sierra, "the best week we ever had."

"All because we spent every moment with each other," Sierra said. They both them kissed each other.

"We're glad you both had a good time," Ariel said.

"Thanks," Shadow and Sierra both said.

"Well lets go collect the rest of your luggage and head home," Axel suggested.

They all agreed as they all went to luggage claim and soon picked up the rest of their bags. They then headed to the entrance. They all then boarded the street rover and started their trip home.

While on their way back everyone started asking Shadow and Sierra about their time. Colleen spoke, "so what did you two do."

Sierra spoke, "well we spent most of the time out on the beach. We sat under the shade of the palm trees and listened to the sound of the oceans currents."

Shadow spoke, "and close to night we watched the sun set. Then we went to sleep."

They both looked at each other. Sierra spoke, "having Shadow next to me at night made me sleep so peacefully."

"As it did with me," Shadow said.

Hunter spoke while driving, "so overall how was it?"

Both smiled. Shadow spoke, "it was wonderful."

Sierra spoke, "just the two of us in such a wonderful place, happily married."

"Well we're all glad you two had a great time together," Axel said. They agreed and kept talking. Just then Axel sensed something. He sensed something like sadness.

Ariel seemed to notice by the look on his face. "Axel what's wrong?" everyone stopped talking when they heard.

Axel spoke, "I…I don't know. I sense sadness." The sense started growing stronger, "wait Hunter stop."

Hunter pulled and stopped the street rover to the side of the road and looked back. "What is it?"

Axel started looking around and found where the feeling was coming from. "It's coming from that alley." He got out, and was followed by everyone. Axel ran down the alley until the sense grew even stronger. He stopped and looked around. He found it coming from a large box. He walked around until he saw the opening. Inside he saw a female German shepherd lying down. Axel kneeled down to her, she noticed him and started backing up in fear. Axel noticed this, "it's alright I won't hurt you." He held out his hand. The shepherd seemed to calm down a bit and moved forward slowly. He smiled as she started to lick his hand.

Just then the others caught up to him. Hunter spoke, "you find it Axel?"

He turned to them, "yes it's coming from her."

The others looked and her, she backed up again at the sight of them. Colleen then walked over to her, "now there, we won't hurt you. Nothing to be afraid of."

She then started moving out slowly until she was out of the box. Ariel looked at her and noticed something, "she doesn't have a collar, she's a stray."

Everyone noticed as well. Sierra spoke, "oh poor dear."

Hunter moved towards her and kneeled down, "hi, what's your name?" she was hesitant at first but then barked. Hunter smiled, "that's a nice name."

"What did she say?" Shadow asked.

"She said her name's Krystal."

"That's a nice name," Colleen said.

Hunter then stood up, "well we just can't leave her here, why don't we take her back to HQ."

"That's a great idea Huntie," Colleen said.

"Yeah I'm sure the Master will help," Ariel said.

"All right then," Hunter said. He then turned back to Krystal; "hey we want to take you back to our home. How does that sound?" She was silent for a bit, but then barked. Hunter smiled at that, "Ok then lets go then." He turned to the others, "she said yes." They smiled at that and made their way back to the street rover. With Krystal in tow the drove back home.

In less then an hour they arrived back home, in the hanger. They gathered all their things and got off. They were greeted by the rest of the rovers. Exile went over to them, "welcome back comrades Shadow, and Sierra." He gave them a big, but not hard, hug.

Sierra smiled, "it's good to see you too Exile."

Shadow spoke, "yeah, we missed you all."

Blitz walked up to them, "Ja, it's good to have you both back."

Shag spoke, "Ra Rit's Rood Ro Ree Ro Ragin (Yah it's good to see you again)."

Exile then saw Krystal, "comrade Hunter who's this you all brought back?"

"Oh this is Krystal, Axel sensed her and we found her. We're going to see if the Master can help."

"That's nice," Exile said.

Hunter turned to Ariel and Axel, "me and Colleen are going to talk to Master, why don't you two show mom and dad their new room."

"Alright," they both said.

Axel turned to his parents, "come on." They all then started walking to the room. Hunter and Colleen took Krystal to the Master's office.

Exile was about to leave when he notice that Blitz was just staring off into space. He started waving his hand in front of his face, "comrade something wrong?"

Blitz then snapped out of it, "wha…oh…it was nothing." Exile shrugged it off and they both left.

Axel and Ariel led Shadow and Sierra to where the rooms were and stopped right in front of a door. Ariel turned to them, "mom, dad this is are welcome back gift to you both."

Axel nodded in agreement as he turned the doorknob and pushed it open. They entered and Shadow and Sierra were amazed at their new room. it had a large bed, two dresser and closet. A balcony that led outside, and above the bed was their wedding picture, it showed them both dancing together. They both smiled at this. Shadow turned to them, "thank you for this."

Sierra spoke, "yes it's perfect."

Axel and Ariel smiled. Axel spoke, "we wanted you both to have a good room."

Ariel spoke, "we hope you both enjoy it."

"We will," they both said.

"Aright, then we'll leave you both to unpack." Axel said.

They both then started heading to the door. Ariel turned back, "enjoy your night." They both then left the room.

Shadow then wrapped his arms around his wife, "it was nice that they did this."

"I know, I'm glad to be back with our new family," Sierra said. They both then went to unpack their belonging. Shadow then noticed something on their bed and went to pick it up. He smiled as he saw it was. Sierra noticed and walked over, "what do you have there?"

Shadow showed it to him. it was a video that was labeled, 'Shadow and Sierra's Wedding'. "Our wedding video," Shadow said.

That was a nice thought," Sierra said. "You know Shadow, all the traveling made me feel tired."

Shadow smiled as he put the video away, "it made me the same way too. How about we turn in for the night."

"Sure," she said.

They both then changed into their Pajamas and made their way to their bed and got in. They held each other close. "Night Sierra."

"Night Shadow."

They both kissed before sleep overtook them, both were glad to be home.

Hunter and Colleen took Krystal to the Master's office. They stopped at the door and knocked. They entered when they heard 'come in.' they entered the office and saw the Master sitting in his chair. He turned to face them. "Welcome back, did you bring Shadow and Sierra back."

Hunter nodded, "yes, Axel and Ariel are showing them their new room."

"That's good, I hope they like it," Master said. He then looked and noticed Krystal, "and who is this you brought back?"

Colleen spoke, "this is Krystal, she was on the streets. Axel was able to sense her and we found her. We just couldn't leave her."

Master smiled as he got up, went over to her and kneeled down to pet her. "I can't find a home for her right now, but…"

"But what Master?" Hunter asked a bit confused.

He stood up, "I'm always looking for new members for the team. Always successful when rovers are in numbers."

Colleen spoke, a bit surprised also, "you mean…she can join the team?"

Master nodded, "yes new members are always welcome. Why don't you take her to the transdogmafier and ask for her approval."

Both smiled, Hunter spoke, "we're on it Master."

They left the office and headed for the transdogmafier. They told her to step inside, but she was hesitant. Colleen saw this, "don't worry it's safe."

Hunter agreed, "Yeah it's really safe."

After hearing their words Krystal stepped inside the chamber. It filled with smoke and soon cleared reveling her on two legs and wearing the same armor as the others. She was amazed at this, "wow this nice," she said. "wow I can talk."

"I know, we had the same reaction." Hunter said. He held out his hand, "I'm Hunter, leader of the Road Rovers."

She shook it, "nice to meet you."

Colleen spoke, "and I'm Colleen, Huntie's wife."

"Nice to meet you also," Krystal said. "What this thing about me joining?"

Hunter spoke, "the Master wanted you to join our team."

"What does this team exactly do?" Krystal asked.

"We're a elite canine fighting group whose sole purpose is to prevent evil from dominating the world," Hunter explained.

"Really?" Krystal asked in surprise.

Colleen spoke, "yes, but we just need an answer from you. You don't have to if you don't want to."

"Wow that's just…something I can't pass up. I would be delighted to join your team," she said.

Both Hunter and colleen smiled, Hunter spoke, "then welcome to the Road Rovers."

"A pleasure to have you with us," Colleen said.

"Thank you," Krystal said.

"Legs go introduce you to the rest of the team," Hunter suggested.

"Yeah lets go," Colleen agreed.

"Ok," Krystal agreed.

They all left the room and walked until they found everyone in the rec room. They entered and saw everyone inside watching T.V. Hunter spoke, "everyone gather around." Everyone heard and walked over to them. Once they were close Hunter spoke again, "everyone we have a new teammate. This is Krystal." He motioned to her.

"Hi," she said.

Exile walked up to her and gave her a welcoming hug, "welcome to team comrade Krystal I'm Exile."

"Nice to meet you," she said.

Axel and Ariel walked up, Axel spoke, "hi again, I'm Axel."

"I'm Ariel, Axel's wife." Ariel said.

"Nice to see you both again." Krystal said.

Shag came over, "Ri Ry Rame Ris Rhag."

"What did he say?" Krystal asked.

Hunter spoke, "he said, 'hi my name is Shag'."

"Oh, nice to meet you also," Krystal said.

Blitz seemed to be in a bit of a daze as he walked over to her, "hi…I'm Blitz."

Krystal smiled as she saw him, "nice to meet you."

Hunter looked around, "where's mom and dad?"

Axel spoke, "if am sensing it right they're sleeping right now."

Hunter turned to Krystal, "guess you can meet them again tomorrow."

"Ok," she said.

"Lets talk," Hunter said, motioning to the table in the room. Everyone sat down, Blitz got an extra chair for her. Once they were all seated Hunter spoke, "so Krystal do you have any questions you would like to ask?"

She nodded, "yes. How are you all able to save the world?"

Hunter spoke, "we have powers we use. I have super speed. Colleen and Ariel both have agility, Exile has strength and vision, Axel has psychic powers, and Blitz has his teeth and super claws."

"Wow those are all great…wonder what I might have?" Krystal said.

Exile spoke, "It'll come comrade."

Axel spoke, "you know I was just like when I joined. Didn't know but it came to me."

"Really?"

He nodded, "yeah."

Hunter then spoke, "so Krystal how did you get to where you were today?"

She stayed silent for a bit. "I…I lived with a family before I ended up on the streets. They were great to me, they had a little boy who loved to play with me all the time. Everything was great. But one night when everyone was asleep…someone broke in. my owners went to check it out and told me to stay. Sometime later I heard something followed by a couple of loud bangs. I raced to the source of the sound and found my owners…on the ground…not moving. I tried to wake them up but…they still wouldn't move." She started getting some tears in her eyes.

"That's horrible," Colleen said.

Hunter then spoke, "you don't have to continue."

"No I want to," Krystal said. She continued after she calmed herself, "soon I heard sirens and some people came in. They took the little boy away somewhere. They notice me and I heard the word pound and knew what they were going to do. So left, I've been wandering the streets for a couple of weeks."

Axel spoke, "that…that must have been horrible to experience."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," she said.

"Is there anything else you wanted to talk about?" Hunter asked. She just nodded.

They spent the next hour talking a bit more about what the rovers did and their roles. Soon it started getting late. "Well it's getting late, I think we should all get some rest." Hunter said. Everyone agreed as they got up and left for their rooms.

Just before Blitz left he looked back, "she's so beautiful," he said to himself and then he left.

Hunter spoke, "come with us Krystal, we'll show you your room." They left the rec room and went to where everyone slept. They stopped in front of one of the doors.

Colleen spoke, "this'll be your room."

Krystal opened it and looked inside. She saw a bed, desk, closet, and a large window. She smiled, "thank you."

Hunter spoke, "your welcome, goodnight."

"Goodnight," she said. Hunter and Colleen then went for their room. Krystal was tired so she went to her bed, got in and fell asleep instantly.

Axel and Ariel both got into bed, just after having a shower. Axel spoke, "well today was eventful."

Ariel nodded, "I know. Mom and dad came back and we got a new rover on the team."

"I know. We're going to have to explain more to her tomorrow." He said.

"I know." She said.

They both laid down and kissed each other. "Night love," Axel said.

"Night love," Ariel said. They both fell asleep in seconds.

Hunter and Colleen had just finished getting dressed for bed, they both then got into bed. Hunter spoke, "So Colleen, what do you think of today's events?"

She spoke, "good, it was good that Axel sensed her or we wouldn't have found her."

He nodded, "I know, new teammate. Maybe you can train her, you know just in case."

"That's a good idea Huntie. Another reason why I love you." Colleen said.

"As I love you also," Hunter said. they kissed before they laid down and fell asleep.

Secret Base, unknown location

In a dark room a single light was illuminating the room, as a bunch of men were gathered around a table with blueprints on a table. There was on soldier in the middle, average height, medium build, with short hair. "Alright listen up. The USS Nimitz will be setting out to sea for training new recruits they have, so there won't be that many experience soldier to get in our way. Once a few mile out at sea we'll sneak onboard and take the ship. There are some main areas we need to secure." He turned to one of his lieutenants. "Louis, you and your squad secure the crew quarters, that way whatever men are down there won't be able to help." He said pointing to a spot on the map.

"We'll take care of it, Captain Rios," Louis said.

Rios nodded as he turned to another one of his lieutenants, he has 4 total. "Salem, take the main bridge, it'll stop them from making any distress signals." Rios turned to his next one. "Jake, you and your men take care of any armories they may have, we'll need to cut off their offensive source."

"It'll be taken care of," Jake said.

Rios turned to his last one. "And Mac take care of any security on board and make sure we can use it."

"It won't be a problem," Mac said.

"Alright here's how we're to get aboard. In the rear of the ship there's a small opening for smaller ships to enter. A couple of us will enter through there, and we'll take care of interior defenses. The rest of you will swim and climb up the ladders and take care of everything on top."

Salem spoke, "Captain how are suppose to get that close without being detected?"

Rios spoke, "all of our equipment is outfitted with a special device that will block against the ship's radar and sonar, so we will be undetected. Once on board everyone do what you were assigned to do, any questions?" he waited but there was nothing but silence. "Alright, we strike in a few days.

A/N: hope you like. sorry it took long but beacuse of my job and school, yeah that has taken up a lot of time. And i had writers block. well the next one will be out soon.