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Later In Bed

THUD "Arnold, don't you think you should get some sleep?..." Spinelli smacked the bed and sat up after she saw Arnold awake two minutes after they got in bed.

"I've been thinking for the past few minutes about what's been happening. I have a weird feeling about all this. Especially about the Bulldozer. You saw where it came from! If we don't do something about it soon, this city will be in ruins and overrun by those things!" Spinelli slowly rubbed his back. "And you don't think I don't know that? W-"

"The Militia and every other criminal won't rest until they achieve their common goal - running us into the ground. But that's not happening." Arnold punched the bed. "You got that right." Spinelli added.

Arnold exhaled through his nose. "I just hope Phoebe can shed some light on anything. I feel like the Militia will advance as soon as I fall asleep."

"Come on, Arnold, you have to get some sleep eventually!" Spinelli lightly yanked on his shoulder.

"Alright, alright, fine. Goodnight, Spin." Arnold kissed her cheek. "Night, Arnold, and get some damn SLEEP!" Spinelli yanked the bedsheet and laid back down again. Arnold softly chuckled and laid down.

Early Next Morning

It was around nine A.M., Arnold slowly blinked awake, he was about to sit up, but…. But he felt Spinelli's arm over him.

"If you think you're getting out of bed without some extra sleep, you're out of your mind." Spinelli said while her eyes were closed.

Phoebe knocked on their door. "Hey, Arnold, if you're awake, I'd like to show you something! I think I found a break you guys need!"

Spinelli rolled onto her back and slapped the bed. "You've gotta be fucking kidding me…" Arnold shrugged with a nervous smile. "I was actually thinking of sleeping in, but I guess we still have a responsibility regardless. Hey. I'll come see you after, ok?"

"Fine…" Spinelli crossed her arms and pouted. Arnold bent over to slowly kiss her forehead. "Love you." Arnold soon got out of bed to put on some sweatpants.

Down in HQ…

Down in the lair, Phoebe and Arnold stood in front of the main monitors, mostly staring at a bunch of words…

"Ok, would you care to explain all this?" Arnold looked at Phoebe. "Precisely, all this is the coding program system of the Dozer. And after some digging, I managed to hack into the framework of the Militia base, and accessed this." She pressed a key.

The screen showed a blueprint of the Bulldozer, it's full in-depth look. Its weak areas, along with a secret note on there…

"Phase one - complete?" Arnold noticed the note on the blueprint.

"Looks like Haidra and the Militia are planning to release an army of Bulldozers after a mostly-successful test run. Since they saw that you guys found no weakness, well…" Phoebe gave an unsure shrug.

"But now we know what they're up to!" Arnold slapped his fist against his hand. "Is there any way we can stop 'em before these things get powered up?"

"You guys probably won't be able to 'cause only Haidra can give the command. But, since I hacked into the framework of all this, going unnoticed, I should be able to either shut them down, make them implode, or even turn them against the Militia. I already converted the Dozer here." Phoebe answered.

"Pheebs, you're the best!" Arnold rubbed her shoulder while she smiled. "Any location where these things are being made?" He asked.

"I haven't found it yet, but I should have results soon." Phoebe looked at the monitors.

"Alright. Thanks for the great news, Pheebs." Arnold smiled and rubbed her shoulder. "It's what I'm here." Phoebe smiled.

While Arnold went back upstairs, with Swoops flying by, Arnold found Pamela coming out of her room from the second floor.

"Pam? What are you doing awake?" Arnold walked up to her and kneeled.

"Hey, Daddy. I just woke up and I wanted to see whether I could ask you a few questions."

"Ok, then. Shoot."

Pamela took a deep breath and sighed. "Dad? I was wondering, when I turn sixteen, is it possible you can teach me how to drive? I mean, you guys are always busy and well-" Arnold rubbed her shoulders. "Pammy, sweetie, of course I'll teach you!" He kissed her forehead. "I know we're constantly busy, but that doesn't mean your mother and I will ever be too busy for our precious children." Arnold smiled.

"Thanks, Daddy." Pamela smiled.

"Pammy, anything you need, you can come to us, ok?" He gave an encouraging smile. "Alright, Dad. Thanks." Pamela hugged her father and smiled. Arnold hugged her back.

"Alright, Pammy, you go back to your room and get some sleep. Remember, you got out of school a week ago, and I'd suggest taking this summer to relax." Arnold smiled. Pamela kissed his cheek and let go. "I'll see you late, Dad." She headed back to her room.

Arnold smiled after Pamela went back to her room. He then saw Kathleen's door partly open. He decided to walk over.

He knocked on her door. "Amy?"

Amelia looked over. "Oh. Hey, Daddy!" She gave a cheery smile. Amelia was sitting at her gaming setup, which was pretty spacious and not crowded by a bunch of junk.

"New PC?" Arnold smirked as he Kathleen's new computer.

"I bought it in my spare time." She shrugged.

"What are you even up to?" He asked as he stood behind her gaming chair. "I've been going through med books so I could possibly lend a hand on the PRT every now and then. I also called Grandma and I also got a bit of a 'study guide' for when you and Mom test my combat, detective, and the optional EMT skills tests." Amelia replied.

Arnold smiled. "I can see you got your smarts from me." He chuckled. Amelia couldn't help but giggle. "But in all seriousness, good luck, sweetie."

"Thanks, Dad. Love you." Kathleen smiled.

"Love you, too." Arnold kissed her cheek and soon left her room.

Later Throughout The Day

In the living room, Arnold was on the couch with his feet kicked up, while Spinelli came from the kitchen with Amelia with sodas in hand. After Amelia went to her room upstairs, Spinelli walked over to the living room.

"Hey, Arnold." She found him with his eyes closed. "Hey, Arnold!"

He finally opened his eyes. "Hey, Spinelli!" Arnold smiled.

"So much for not relaxing, hm?" She smirked. Arnold shrugged. "It's not like we have every day to relax, no?"

Spinelli also shrugged. "I guess you're right."

Meanwhile with Phoebe…

"Now, if I can just…"

ZAP

"OW!" She accidentally zapped herself while rewiring the Dozer armor. "Ok, that didn't work out…" She let go of the wires and decided to try something else. "Hmm…" She started thinking.

A small beeping came up as it pulled up the city map. "Ms. Heyerdhal, my sincerest apologies, but I've picked up a disturbance in the nearby area near a cafe on 205 West Boulevard. Judging off its path, it's heading to the abandoned mall where Haidra's old HQ was." Impulse told her.

"Right, uh, got it, Impulse. Dispatch our strike team. I'll, uh, I'm gonna be busy…" Phoebe told Impulse and scratched her head in confusion.

Later…

As the Hyperjet flew overhead of the designated address, several overturned cars on fire and damaged buildings all around.

"Picking up a big heat signature in that parking garage, and it's not from a human…" Ariel mentioned while looking at the onboard scanner. "What do you mean 'not from a human'?" Spinelli asked while adjusting her gloves.

Ariel gave an unsure shrug. "I mean, just look."

The onboard heat scanner showed an… an eight-foot-tall figure?

"Whatever this thing is, we'll crush it!" Spinelli said while she smashed her fists together. "I'll drop you off on the top floor since that figure is like a floor down, now be careful." Ariel said while she slowly brought the Hyperjet overhead of the parking garage.

Soon, tether lines zipped down to the parking garage as five Vigilantes slid down on the lines.

After Nadine unhooked herself, she gave the go-ahead to Ariel to raise the tether ropes.

"Alright, guys, by the looks of things, we're dealing with an eight-foot-tall figure, possibly taller. Keep an eye out, don't let it get you." Shadow mentioned. Scarlet scoffed as her facemask locked in. "Enough yappin' already! Let's get goin' and crush whoever thought was a good idea of raiding our city!" She went on ahead. The others followed.

"Hey, I can do with her spirit." Sapphire shrugged. "Oh yeah? I admired her spirit since we were teens." Shadow shrugged as they soon ran ahead.

While Scarlet twirled her Sai in both hands, the figure they were looking for suddenly jumped out from the floor below in front of them, making them freeze for a moment.

"Is that a…?" Nadine grimaced. "A wolf?" Gerald finished her question.

Yup, a wolf. Specifically, a mutated wolf. An eight-foot-tall mutated wolf with glowing white eyes. The mutated wolf seemed extremely irritated. While everyone else seemed ready to engage it, Nadine saw something in its eyes.

"WAIT!" She tugged on Spinelli's shoulder before she jumped. "What do you mean 'wait'?!" Spinelli looked back while clenching her Sai.

Before Nadine mentioned what she had in mind, the mutated wolf spoke in anger. "KILL! MILITIA! KILL ALL THE MILITIA!" And then howled.

AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Everyone heard what the wolf said. Shadow looked back at Nadine. "Nadine, why don't you, uh, try and figure out whether you can get through to it?" He asked. Serpent nodded and slowly walked out of the group.

The wolf howled again as it was ready to throw the first punch, but Nadine slowly walked up to it, not wanting to pose a threat.

After Nadine cautiously approached him, she spoke. "Hey, there, big guy." The wolf cautiously took a step back. "No, no, I'm not here to hurt you! I'm here to help! My name's Serpent (her nickname), and behind me, are my friends." The wolf's aggression appeared to have calmed down. "Any chance you can tell me your name?" She asked.

The wolf hesitated at first, but its white enraged eyes slowly went away. He then took a deep breath. "... M- My name is… Trevon, or, at least it used to be… before the Militia TOOK MY HUMANITY AWAY!" Trevon yelled as his eyes slowly went white, but Nadine would rub around his arm.

"Hey! Hey! Calm down! We're not with them! In fact, we're against them! We're the good guys, you don't need to worry about us ratting you out or anything!" Nadine told him. Trevon exhaled. "I'm sorry for my… anger, but it's just that… I lost everything. My wife, my kids, my entire family, even my humanity!" Trevon looked at his hand, seeing his fury paw with claws. "And ever since I turned into this monster, I made it my sworn mission to end the Militia and all their operations! Even their associates! And to have the Militia leader's head!" He clenched his hand into a fist.

Nadine started to think for a moment. "Well, listen, if anything, I know there's still some humanity in you. I mean, you can still talk." She shrugged. "Sure, you don't have your human looks, but at least talking is something, no?"

Trevon sighed. "I guess you're right. But that won't change what the Militia have done to me!" He replied. The other Vigilantes soon walked up behind Nadine. "Hey, Trevon, I have an idea in mind."

"What is it?"

"Come back with us. Let us help you." Nadine suggested with a smile. Trevon hesitated since he had trust issues ever since his new life. "We can help you, Trevon. We'll help you hunt down the Militia. Please, come with us."

Trevon finally let out a deep exhale. "Ok… But, if you guys try anything funny, I'll TEAR YOU INTO PIECES-" Nadine rubbed his arm. "It's alright, Trevon. You can trust all of us." Trevon took a deep breath to calm down.

Shadow rubbed Nadine's shoulder. "Great job." He smiled. Nadine smiled back at him. The Hyperjet soon hovered overhead.

Trevon looked up.

"Don't worry, Trevon, it'll take us back to our lair so we can help. Ok?" Nadine kept him calm Trevon only nodded.

Back At HQ

As the Hyperjet soon flew inside the lair, the landing gears stuck out as the Hyperjet slowly landed. Phoebe was keeping busy rewiring the Bulldozer.

Everyone soon walked out of the rear of the Hyperjet. Trevon walked cautiously since he was still having trust issues.

"Alright, Trevon, we'll run a quick medical test to see how you're doing. That is if you allow us." Nadine offered. Trevon shook his head. "Ok, ok. No worries."

Phoebe wiped a bit of sweat off her forehead and turned around to see an eight-foot-tall wolf.

"AH! - Guys, uh, mind explaining who our guest is?" Phoebe nearly fell over her chair. "Phoebe, we'd like to introduce our friend here, Trevon." Trevon waved and wagged his tail once.

Phoebe waved back. "Well, Trevon, I'm Phoebe, as you heard. Um… Any chance you'd like to share where you're from?" She asked.

Nadine looked at Trevon in concern. "I suppose I should tell my life's story and what happened to me…" He looked down, remembering his past. Shadow patted his lower back. "Hey, we understand if it's difficult for you. We understand."

"Very well…" Trevon started as everyone gathered around. He cleared his throat. "I used to live a normal life, I had a wife and kids, an honest job, and great friends. But that all ended one day…." A flashback came to view of Trevon's front door of his home being kicked down by black uniform-wearing guards with the T symbol on their shoulders. Red and gray camouflage-wearing soldiers entered his home with rifles while heavily armored vehicles were in the background. A figure wearing a blue electronic mask with black, red, and gray camouflage, and dark blue knee and elbow pads. The H symbol on its shoulder pads.

"One day, a random group kicked down the door of my home, random soldiers stormed inside, yanking me and holding my family hostage. The leader of the group came in with his or her handgun, pointed it at my head, and said 'Looks like you're gonna be my labrat'." Another flashback showed a testing chamber with Trevon inside. For the most part, they weren't complete animals and running random tests, but they only ran one test…

"Those animals kept me in a chamber while a strange chemical hung above me. Until the day came, the blue-masked shithole gave the go-ahead to dump the weird chemical on me…" Another flashback showed the gooey chemical being dumped on Trevon. The gooey chemical mutated Trevon after being mixed with wolf DNA. One last flashback showed Trevon growing taller and growing fur. His hands turned partially into paws but maintained his human hand ability. Growing out a tail and wolf ears, his face completely changed into a wolf face. "The last thing I remember is having the chemical dumped on me and it burned badly… But that was the last thing I remember… And now, I found you guys, especially Serpent here." Trevon looked down at Nadine. She gave a small smile.

"Well, Trevon, now that we know what happened to you, you can count on us whenever you need anything. You have friends in all of us." Shadow patted him and smiled.

Trevon smiled back. "Thank you all. Thank you, my friends…"

"Hey, Pheebs, any update regarding where the Militia are producing those Dozers?" Arnold asked. "Glad you asked." She chirpily replied as she motioned them to follow. "The abandoned mall where Haidra used to hide out hasn't been active. But, I did find something interesting…" Phoebe then tapped a key.

The monitor showed a location on the city map, specifically, a warehouse area.

"Trevon, you up to crush some Militia heads?" Spinelli looked up at Trevon. He smashed his fists together. "LET'S TEAR 'EM TO PIECES!"

"Scarlet, before anything…" Arnold smirked as he smirked at Phoebe. She snapped her fingers. Impulse pulled out a robotic arm that had a polished and brand new motorcycle helmet with the word "Spinelli' on the front and 'Scarlet' on the back in cursive italic. The visor was black with the option of also being visible. A built-in earpiece and a flaming rose on the side of the helmet as a special touch to Spinelli's beauty.

"A little surprise Shadow was saving but figuring with this upcoming mission…" Phoebe grabbed the motorcycle helmet and handed it to Shadow.

Arnold then handed the motorcycle helmet to Spinelli. She admired her name and nickname on the helmet with the flaming flower on the side too. "Shadow!" Spinelli blushed and smiled at Arnold. She wrapped her arm around his neck, yanking him and kissing his cheek.

That does it for this one! So, a new character is here. Will our new character stick around? What will happen next? You'll just have to tune into the next chapter...