A/N- The plot thickens! Sort of anyway. I know it's been a while but college is eating my soul. In fact I should be studying for my Bio, Chem and Animal Science tests that I have this week but instead I'm bringing ya'll this. Except more in the next few days as I procrastinate more and more!
Disclaimer- I DO NOT own Power Rangers or thier respective characters. They belong to the Mouse who graciously lets this poor author use them royalty free (though I'm not so sure they really wanna know what I'm doing with them...if you know what I mean...)
Chapter Three
Going back to his suite, Wes shut the door and made sure it was locked. After double checking the curtains were pulled and no one would be able to see into the room, he pulled a yellow hard case from under the bed. Breathing deeply, his expression all serious as he worked, Wes set up the communicator that would not only allow him to talk to the future but also to his partner in Silver Hills. He hated using this method, every time they did they increased the chances of being discovered with future technology, but Wes also knew it was the fastest way to contact Erik at Bio Lab. After the device was set up on the desk, Wes punched in the signal and waited.
In the few moments he had until Erik answer, Wes thought about all that had happened this afternoon, or more, he thought about Hunter. The young man had certainly been handsome, polite and a ranger to boot. That had certainly come as a surprise to Wes, but it only showed he had good taste in men. In fact, if Wes didn't already have a boyfriend, he'd be inclined to stay in Blue Bay Harbor a bit longer….
"Wes, what is it? Are you alright? Why aren't you back in Silver Hills yet?" Erik appeared on the screen in front of him, slight uncharacteristic panic in his voice. Despite everything, it made Wes smile, for he knew his safety was one of the few things that could make Erik panic.
Leaning his forearms on the desk so he could look comfortably at the screen, Wes first reassured his partner. "Erik, calm down, I'm fine. Some thing blew on my bike so I had to stop here in Blue Bay Harbor. But that's not why I called you this way."
Erik's tone and expression had calmed down now and he was all business as usual. Wes couldn't help but smile. This was the Erik he knew and loved. "Alright then what is it? I know you wouldn't use this method unless absolutely necessary or because a mutant attack."
"I'm afraid it's option B this time. While I was out in the parking lot looking over my bike with a local mechanic, these two female human looking mutants with their form of drones appeared and said in pure villain fashion that they wanted me to come with them for ransom purposes. But not only for money, but for weapons from Bio Lab as well. That's why I'm calling you. They could attack Bio Lab at any moment and the Silver Guardians need to be put on alert."
Erik nodded his agreement. "Your right I'll put out the alert right a…" Suddenly Erik's eyes grew wide in surprise as they locked on something behind where Wes was sitting. "Wes! Behind you!"
Wes didn't even have time to respond to Erik's startled cry. Something clamped itself firmly around his neck and before he could so much as attempt to fight back, he and whatever held him disappeared in a shimmering green light.
Hunter was beyond excited as he ran down the steps into Ninja Ops. The others were all already there; Tori and Blake talking in one corner, while Shane and Dustin leaned over Cam's shoulders at the computer as the Green Samurai attempted to get some work down, but was prevented by all of the questions tossed at him by his red and yellow teammates.
Sensei noticed the entrance of the Crimson Ranger and cleared his throat as a signal for the ninja rangers to gather round as he explained today's training exercises. Hunter had to fight to make himself sit still through the explanation and the warm up meditation, the thoughts of Wes and their upcoming dinner running through his mind. He even caught himself humming at one point, with stern glances from Blake, Shane and Sensei Finally, Sensei sent them on a five mile run before they started sparring.
After running, Hunter was paired up with Dustin as they began to spar and the Yellow Earth ninja couldn't help but notice his increased energy. "Dude! Stop dancing around so much! What's gotten into you? Your jumpier then bouncy ball man!"
Grinning, Hunter kicked low at him which Dustin deftly jumped to avoid. "Remember that overtime house call I did for you? The guy whose name was oddly familiar?" Dustin nodded as jumped and punched at Hunter's head, to which he ducked to avoid, taking a jab at Dustin's mid section. "Does the Red Time Force Power Ranger ring a bell?"
Normally, Dustin could have avoided Hunter's move, but he was startled by what Hunter had said and went tumbling to the floor. But instead of being hurt, he looked up at Hunter, face full of surprise. "No way! Dude you're kidding me!"
Hunter grinned wolfishly as he held out a hand to help Dustin up. "No way dude, it was him. Wesley Collins. And better yet, he wants to get together tonight to hear about the new team, awesome ain't it?"
Dustin opened his mouth to respond, eyes wide with envy, but Sensei beat him too it. "Sparring does not include conversations. I would appreciate if you two would please concentrate on your task at hand please." The two ninjas bowed slightly at the waist in respect, before going back silently to their training, but Hunter couldn't help the grin that stayed on his face.