Chapter 1 Partners
Eric Myers walks out of the bathroom with his towel wrap around his waist. Still wet from his hot shower that he just took a few minutes ago. Eric walks inside his bedroom over to his bed where his Silver Guardians uniform is laying out.
Thinking about this past year and how he got out of the military working with the sliver guardians. Met up with Wes again and his friends. Along with finding out that he and his friends are the power rangers time force. Making him will bitter and angry even more to the point that. Eric attempted to find his powers. He became aware that the Time Force Rangers are looking for the Quantum powers, and he got to it first and forcibly became the Quantum Ranger, much to the displeasure of Wes' teammates.
Throughout his time as the quantum ranger Eric refused to work with Wes and the other Time Force rangers. Thinking that he can stop Ransik save and protect the city on his own.
Until about a month ago he and Wes had a deep talk in the middle of a burning city. Tiring to save the city from Ransik. Following that talk Eric had chosen to work with Wes side by side right until he was injured. By preventing a hit that was mid for was and his father Mr. Collins. Who was embracing each other?
Knowing that he is hurt and believing he would die have given Wes his Quantum Morpher to aid him in the battle against Ranik. Before took him to get the time eric
Eric got dress grabbing his pants putting it on. Following his black t-shirt putting it on as well. He was about to grab his black jacket. When his phone rang making Eric walk over to his nightstand to answer it.
Hello, Eric said. Carrying the phone in one hand. While trying to put on his jacket with the other hand.
''Eric it Wes I was wondering if you need a ride to bio lab?'' Asked Wes walking out of the Collins mansion. Handing over to his car. Getting ready to hand over to bio lab. For his first day as co-leader of the Silver Guardians.
Something that he didn't thank. That he would be doing after the other rangers with back to the future. But his father talks to him about wanting to defend the city of Silver Hills for the free. With Wes leading the sliver guardians. Wes answered yes only with Eric as his partner.
No, I don't need a ride Wes. I meet you there Eric said. Stepping out of his room going in his living room. Taking his workbag that was laying next to the fort door of his trailer.
Eric I can come to get you. I don't mind Wes said. Who is his car about to start it?
''I don't want a ride Wes besides you can't find my house I see you there.''
Before Wes could say anything Eric hang up. Leaving him with only his thoughts for a few minutes. Before starting his car driving out of the long driveway of the Collins mansion.
When Eric walks inside the bio lab the first thing he notices that some of the Sliver Guradinas gazing at him and whispering. Eric knows right away that they are talking about him and Wes new found a partnership and how it would work out.
It with on as Eric continued walking to the sliver guardians' lockerroom. Overhearing them talking in a low voice.
I give it a week until Myer's force Collins to quit said one of the sliver guardians. Who is talking to another sliver guardian?
I learned that they will be co commanders ... how will that even work.
''Myers is not a team player he bearly work with us.''
Once Eric approaches the sliver guardians' lockerroom. He walks in seeing that some of the men were changing into there uniforms quietly. He walks over to his locker, opens it putting his bag inside closing it. Seeing Wes is right next to him. Eric looks at him. As Wes opens the locker door seeing that his last name on the top of the door.
I hope you don't mine but I ask my dad if I could have the locker next to yours'? Wes asked looking at Eric for a moment before grabbing his sliver guardians uniform from the top shelves.
It with on as Eric continued walking to the sliver guardians' lockerroom. Overhearing them talking in a low voice.
I give it a week until Myer's force Collins to quit said one of the sliver guardians. Who is talking to another sliver guardian?
I learned that they will be co commanders ... how will that even work.
''Myers is not a team player he bearly work with us.''
Once Eric approaches the sliver guardians' lockerroom. He walks in seeing that some of the men were changing into there uniforms quietly. He walks over to his locker, opens it putting his bag inside closing it. Seeing Wes is right next to him. Eric looks at him. As Wes opens the locker door seeing that his last name on the top of the door.
I hope you don't mine but I ask my dad if I could have the locker next to yours'? Wes asked looking at Eric for a moment before grabbing his sliver guardians uniform from the top shelves.
''You should of change at home we needed at a meeting with your father in two minutes'' Eric said. Gazing at his watch.
Meeting?
Yes after that we are giving our assignment fro the week.
Eric watches Wes change into his uniform. While the other sliver guardians watching on whispering.
After Wes changes into his sliver guardians uniform. Both him and Eric headed to the boardroom. Making Wes thinking of the last time he was in the boardroom. When his father was in the hospital. Feeling that he needed at his father's company more. Then being with the rangers. But something didn't feel right causing Wes to get out of the limo to help the other rangers.
Momentarily he is walking into the boardroom this time. But this time it feels different. When they reach the boardroom both Wes and Eric walk inside. Seeing that there are two empty chairs with two black leather, books sitting on the table next to it are pens. All of the board of directors is already seated and was staring right at them. Including his father who is seated in the fort of the room. Making Wes thinking of the last time he was in the boardroom. When his father was in the hospital. Feeling that he needed at his father's company more. Then being with the rangers. But something didn't feel right causing Wes to get out of the limo to help the other rangers.
''Commander's we been waiting for you two'' said . Looking at both men but more at his son.
Sorry, sir...Eric was cut off when Wes spoke up.
It was my forte. I was taking to long changing Wes said. Feeling that he should take responsibility not Eric. Seeing that one of the broad members was looking at him with a disguised look on his face.
Never mind that we need to get started men. Take your seats we have a lot to talk about said. Seeing Wes and Eric taking their seats.
A few hours later the meeting was over. Eric and Wes are now standing in there father's office. Waiting for there job's for the week.
That was a.. interesting meeting Wes said. Thinking about the broad meeting.
Yes it was ... Collins Eric said. In a was annoy look on his face.
Are you still mad that I mead us late? I took responsibility for that.
Before Eric could stay anything Mr. Collins comes walking in.
Never mind that we need to get started men. Take your seats we have a lot to talk about said. Seeing Wes and Eric taking their seats.
A few hours later the meeting was over. Eric and Wes are now standing in there father's office. Waiting for there job's for the week.
That was a.. interesting meeting Wes said. Thinking about the broad meeting.
Yes it was ... Collins Eric said. In a was annoy look on his face.
Are you still mad that I mead us late? I took responsibility for that.
Before Eric could stay anything Mr. Collins comes walking in.
Boys said. Taking a seat at his desk.
Sir about being late I, sorry and it will never happen again Eric said. fearing that he would get the full scolding at right about now.
That is fine Eric. I had a feeling that Wes was changing. said looking at his son.
Dad .. Eric said that there is a job that the sliver guardians are needed on? Wes asked. Looking at his father attempting to be a little professional
Yes the assignments for the week said. Handing a folder of papers to Eric.
Eric grabs the folder opening it. The first page has Eric's eyes on it he can feel Wes right next to him looking at the folder as well.
A store needed protection seems that there had been some thef inside the store the past month.
It looks like they been stolen all different kinds of merchandise Eric said. Looking at the pictures of the stolen stuff.
They want two sliver guardians inside the store.
We on it dad Wes said. Trying to figure out watch two sliver guardians should he and Eric pick.
His train of thought was cut short when Eric spoke up.
'We put Matthew and Davidson on it Mr. Collins.''
Alright, then you dismiss boys seeing both Wes and Eric walk out of the of his office.
''What was that back their Eric?''Wes asked in a low voice walking down the hall feeling will upset that Eric mead the decision without talking to him about it first.
''What Collins ?''
''Making the decision putting Matthew and Davidson on the protection assignment''?
''They are a good fit for this,'' Eric said. Walking into his office Wes followers closing the door.
''Eric me and you are sub-post to be partners here you can't decide that without me'' Wes said. Looking at Eric. Who is looking at him? With an upset look on his.
''Collins I been a sliver guardian fro about a year you only been one for less than a few hours. I know what I am doing here. Eric said as he goes and looks for the other sliver guardians. To tall them about the job that they are hiring to do.
Leaving wes still standing in his office. Thinking about if he had mead a huge mistake on agreeing on be partners with Eric.
How can I work with someone who doesn't want to give up full leadership? Wes won't give up he never gives up. Not want the city was about to be destroyed. He will work with Eric and he will get Eric to trust him.
A Mouth later
Got any plans for this weekend? Wes asked? Looking at Eric walking next to him.
If it had been a long month for both of them as being partners. Eric still doing everything leaving was just sitting in the car when Eric goes out of the car to write a driver speeding of a ticket. To sitting at his desk looking at a Eric whose office is on the overside of the building do all of the reports and paperwork. Wes is even forced to watch Eric. Lead the morning training sessions with the sliver guardians. He wants this partnership to work. He wants to be an Eric friend. If he only let hat a file in his hand.
What is the file did we ask? Looking at the page that eric was looking at. Seeing what it look like mug shoot. Of a person he saw the news about a month ago.
Hay isn't this guy here got arrested this week for beating up another at a club last month?
Yes and we about to meet with the two detectives that need our help with this case. Eric said Walking inside his office.
Seeing that the two detectives that he was just talking about. Along with . Standing right in the fort of him and Wes.
Wes looks at his father and the two detectives.
One is a male who is around him and Eric age with brown hair, a gray suit, and black shoes. Another detective is a female with blue eyes, blonde hair, wearing dress pants, a pink dress shirt, and black boots.
Both detectives are looking right at them with will annoy looks on there faces.
Why are they looking annoy I only just met them? Wes thought when Eric spoke up.
Detective waters Detective Louis it been a while. How are things going at the Sliver hill police department? Does Eric ask Trying to take the high road here? But he could tell that Water's is still mad at him.
We have been busy with cases. That why we are here now detective water said. Still looking at Eric.
Wes looks at eric then at detective Waters. Starting to have a feeling that there some bad blood between them. Detective Waters said. Then turn and look at Wes.
; You must be Wes Collins 's son, a new partner, and co-commander. I heard that Eric got a partner now;; detective waters said. With a smile on his face.
Yes and it nice to meet you two. Eric told me on the way here that there a case that you need help with? Isn't this the case with the man here? Wes asked. Showing the mug shot to detectives and his father.
''I got a meeting to get to so I just going to let you four talk'' Mr. Collins said. Stepping out of the office. Just before walking out he stops next to Wes and quietly spoke in Wes's ear.
Try to keep things between Eric and Waters' peaceful they ..don't like each other.
'' His name is Rico Lopez. He a hot shoot rich boy'' said Eric. regretting what he just says right now looking at him with hurtful eyes.
Well he and his attorneys met up with the DA. Yesterday to talk up a pled deal. It turns out that he knows people that deal' drugs. Who lives in the wealthy areas of sliver hills.
''Deal drugs Wes asked? Gazing at the file of the photos of the dealer's houses. But one of the homes has Wes feeling like something not right.
We want you and your sliver guardians in street clothes to stakeout there houses. Make certain to get the layout outside of the house cameras, how many people in the house.
So when we hit it tomorrow we be ready detectives waters said. Looking right at eric than at Wes who was looking at the file still.
Why at there house why not arrest them outside there home it lot easier and safer also why aren't there any pictures of the dealers Wes asked?
Because that is the plan you and your sliver guardian are just going to stake out the houses. Do not talk to anyone who lives on that block. Do not go inside the dealer's house. Stay in the car until I give you the orders to leave Detective Water's said. Looking at both Eric and Wes.
Wes can tall that the look on detective Waters' face on the last statement isn't mint for him is mint for Eric.
The only reason why you all is involved in this because. Your father is good friends with the mayor, the DA that is on the case, and police commissioner. ''This is our case so follow our orders'' detective Waters said. Along with detective Louis. Walking out of the office leaving both Eric and wes standing.
The very next day both men were sitting on a gated community street in a black SUV wearing nothing but their street clothes. Eric looking at a two-floor story medium house. Talking thru his headset to the other sliver a stakeout at the two other houses.
While Wes looking at the house as well feeling that something isn't right here. Wes was about to say something to Eric about it. When Eric spoke up first.
Something not right stays here if Waters or Louis call tall them I still in the car Eric said. As he got out of the car walking over to the house. before Wes could say anything.
Wes watches Eric getting out of the car. Looking both ways before crossing the street to the dealer's house. But Wes have a gut feeling that there something not right here.
He unhitched his seatbelt reach over the back seat of the car to grab a black duffle bag. With surveillance equipment. Pulling out a large pair of black binoculars. looking at Eric who was looking through a window inside of the fort of the house.
Eric reaches the house and peeks into the window. Only to see that the living room is empty. He then walks over to over side of the house. Look thru a window seeing the same thing he saw in the fort window. the same thing in the garage. Having Eric's surprise right. When he reached the car he saw Wes standing outside. Looking through binoculars with one hand while holding a phone to his ear with the other hand talking.
Yes, we still in position Detective Waters... no... no one home yet it been quite here ... ok then we let you know when we spotted our dealer.
Wes ended the phone call looking at Eric. Who was standing next to him?
They already arrested the two other dealers... Eric there's something I need you to look at here Wes said. Handing him the binoculars. Watching Eric grabbing it from his hand taking a look at the house.
The file stated here that the address is 7209 St Peters street. Where we standing at we can see on the mailbox next to the fort door it 7209. Now, look thru the binoculars. Where the mailbox is at Wes said. Hoping that Eric will take his discovery series and. Not blow it off like Waters just did.
Eric looks thru the binoculars where the address is. Seeing what Wes is getting at here the address on the is 7206, not 7209.
Waters and Louis think this is the house they need to hit but if not we are not at the right house here Eric Wes said.'' Please take me seriously here eric please'' Wes thought. Still looking at Eric who was still looking thru the binoculars for a minute before placing them on the hood of the car.
I notice something wasn't right. When I saw that everybody trashcans are out in curb. In the fort of each house on this block but not in the fort of this house this morning. That why I got out of the car to take a good look. From the windows and I can see that the inside of the house is empty. It looks like no one lives there Eric said. Trying to figure out how the sliver hill police department. I did not notice this when they were doing surveillance
So if this is 7206 which house is 7209 Eric?
Eric than look and saw a woman that looks like to be in her early 40's. Across the street walking down the sidewalk with her dog.
We about to find out right now eric said. Walking back across the street to the woman followed by Wes
''Excuse me ma do you live on this street? Eric asked looking at the woman.
Waters may not want us talking to anyone. But this is imported and they mead huge mistake Eric thought.
Yes, I live on this street here ...and you are?
Eric was trying to find the right words to say without telling the woman that there a drug dealer living on this street if or if not he doesn't want it to cause a panic. But Wes beat him to it.
Hi, I'm' Wes Collins I interested in buying a house on this street do you know about the people who live at 7209 over there Wes asked? Pointing at the house that is 7206
No that is not 7209 that 7206 the people that live there moved four months ago that is 7209 over there the woman said. Pointing to a house a few houses down the street.
Wes and Eric walk with the woman to look at the house that she pointing at once they reach the house both men know right away that this is the dealer's house. a white huge estate, a ten-foot brown wall with a black metal gate, the mailbox with the address 7209 on it.
Do you know the people who live there ma? Wes asked looking thru the gate seeing a red sports car pack in the fort of the house.
Yeah an older couple around my age. They have been traveling on and off a lot now. Their son lives there as well. The woman said looking all disguised.
Eric and Wes pick up on that. Both of them wonder if it got something to do with the son who lives there.
Ma the son who lives there how old is he? Eric asked looking at the woman.
He 23 ... 23 and thinks he can do anything he wants. Just because his mother is a member of the homeowners association. Playing loud music and having wild parties every Friday. All hours of the night. Everybody on this block calls the police more than once. But they don't come. I live right next door to them. I had to call them last Saturday because. The music was so loud. My granddaughter was spending the night she three months old. As always they didn't show up at all. Then the next morning. I open my fort door and saw one of his party guests pass out drunk on the fort lawn.
Do you see any weird activity that been going on at this house ma? I want to buy a house on this block. That I can be safe for me and maybe my future wife and children? Wes said thinking about Jen after saying it right about now.
Well ... there had been some weird shady people coming in and out of there. Fro the past the year. They always show up when his parents are out of town. One time I saw a man that knocking on the door. He looked like something was wrong with him. He was shaking and swearing. I ask who he was and can I help him... I got to get going. I got to get ready my husband and I. Are going out to dinner for our wedding anniversary the woman said. Leaving Eric and Wes standing in the fort of the house.
What the plan Eric Wes asked? Watching Eric looking at the house. Before walking away from the house. Heading to the car.
There is no way to take pictures from the car the wall, we need another plan here Eric said. Trying to think of a way to get the information that the police needs.
This can't go bad like it did the last time. Even know that I did the right thing Eric thought. As he looks up and saw Wes making a phone call.
As soon Wes got a hold of his father and told what he and eric discover. They were ordered by there father. To report back to the bio lab. To talk to the DA and detective Waters and Louis on what to. Detective Waters and Louis were angry. That they got out of the car to look around and talk to the woman. The DA thought of the other plan. Instead of staking out the real house. They are now doing an undercover drug sting tonight.
Eric I a good fit for this my family is rich and everybody in the wealthy community knows it also not that many people know I work with the sliver guardians yet Wes said putting on his shoes.
Perhaps I should go undercover with you don't know what are you doing Eric said. In a quiet voice. Noticing Wes stops what he was doing. Turns his head right at Eric and said.
Eric when will you ever going to trust me? When will you start treating me as a partner and friend? Wes asked giving Eric a hurt look on his face. Pausing for an answer. But got none so Wes just walks out of the locker room leaving eric standing.
Here the plan you go inside the house talk with some of the party guests. Ask them who is hosting the party and where to find him. say that you want to buy. It will lead you to the dealer in person. once you meet face to face make the buy. When the drugs reach your hand says the secret word.
What the secret word asked? Gazing at his son than at Eric. He can tell that things between the two had been tense. The second they go inside the undercover cover van.
The secret word will be yacht Wes said. Thinking about the yacht that his father owns. He can simply use that word in the conversation. While one of the cops type a wire on his testing it out.
After testing it out the cop looks up to Wes, Eric, and and said.
You don't have to do anything. Just act normal and forget the wire is on you. The house is huge so make sure. You try to give us clues to where you at in the house.
You should get going and remember the plan. Once the drugs place in your hand. Says the secret word detective Waters said. Looking at Wes and then Eric.
Wes got out of his seat he been sitting in. For the past few hours walk over to his father. who say good luck and be careful. Then Eric who just give him a short nob.
Wes opens the van door and steps out. Feeling the evening spring air hitting him. He took one last look inside the van before closing it. walking around the corner of where the van had been parked. to where his red sports car was at. he unlocks the car. got inside the driver seat. the feeling will nervous no
I can do this I go to parties all the time back in my prep school days. Wes said to himself he took a deep breath. While he started the car. Then drive off.
A few minutes later Wes was pulling up to the huge driveway of 7209 st peter drive. With vehicles all over the driveway, People all around the fort of the house. With beer cans in their hands. Wes knows right away most of the party guess that is here are minors. Making Wes more determine to get this dealer tonight. Before someone ends up with alcohol poisoning or overdosing on drugs.
Wes walks inside the house seeing. That there are more people inside the house than it was outside. Loud music playing in the living room. With few people dancing on the coffee table. People on the couch making out. Another couch across where Wes was standing has a person grabbing a white pill from a little clear thru bag. Putting something in their mouth.
Back at the van eric sitting down with a headset next to the DA, detective waters, his partner detective, and a few other cops. The waiting and the not knowing. What is going on in the house is killing wishes that he would have with undercover tonight not was.
Is Wes face to face with him yet Eric? asked waiting for news that the drug buy is over.
No all I been hearing is nothing but loud music Eric said. Hearing the music from the house. Coming thur the van and than thur his headset.
What I don't get is how you mix up the houses like that?
Look we just with by the last police report that was mead. You, not a cop here we are detective Water's said. With back to talking to the person sitting next to him.
Spending a whole day in-car surveillance the wrong house trier and wanting to go home. Eric was about to lose his temper. When he hears Wes and an unknown person talking.
''Hi, I Wes you mind I sit here''?
Huh ... yeah
''I have a big headache right now ...you got any pills I could take''?
It looks like he doing good so far. Eric said in a low voice he then herds another unknown female voice. Do you need pills?
''Yes, here because I heard from a friend of mine that you can party and make a buy here''.
Did you come for a buy?
''Yeah, I here for a buy... I herd the host of this party tonight is the one you buy from. where is he ? is he here''?
Yes he here comes with me.
Here we go.
''Finally ... it about time'' detective Waters said to himself.
Eric stays quite listening to nothing but music. A few a minute until he herds Wes voice again.
''He upstairs''?
It will quite thru the headset again this time no music-making Eric and everybody in the van. Waiting for some sound or voice. Feeling that Wes had massed up Eric was about to suggest. That they hit the house now. When he heard a knock and a door opening up.
''Wes Collins.''
''What the hell it sounds like he knows Wes''? Eric asked out loud continue listening.
''Ben been a while I haven't seen you since perp school''?
After perp school I lief Silver Hills and with to college for business. came back a year ago and took over my father's business. as you can see here that this is my business. what you need Wes I got all kinds of pills.
This is your parent's house? Does this office belong to your dad?
I forgot this is your first time being here. You and I always hang out at my dorm room back in prep school. You must wonder. why I live at prep schools dorm rooms.
While I can go home every day? You see I ask and they say yes. They trusted me and I use that against them. Back then I had them thinking. That I was the perfect son on the student council, honor student, and all-star scooter player. But what they didn't know was I was selling drugs.
Ben ...you know him ? Eric asked trying to remember if he had met or seen him with Wes back in perp school. But I couldn't remember him at all.
I don't think so ... Wes had so many friends back then I couldn't put a name to a face. said feeling will guilty that he didn't sit down and got to know his son's friends. Back then he was so busy with bio lab to the point that when he neet of Wes's friends he just hi nice to meet you and be off to his next meeting.
Mr. Collins's train of thoughts was cut short. When he heard some information that jug his memory. was about to say something. When he saw Eric along with the detective Water's, detective Louis quickly pulling off there headset's
The buy has been mead Collins he is on his way out of the house heading to his car let go. said detective waters walking quickly out of the van joining the rest of his follow officiler's.
Eric got out of the van looking around for Wes. But he couldn't find him anywhere.
Do you see him yet Eric asked? Setting inside the still with a worried look on his face.
No, I haven't seen him or his... wait there he is Eric said. Seeing Wes walking up to the van. the look on Wes's face says that he was very shocked. As he watches him step into the van.
Wes are you alright? asked looking at his son.
Yes dad I alright it just that I can't believe that Ben was dealing drugs back we were in prep school. I was around him all the time and I didn't even notice it.
I don't even remember him at all. Eric said sitting next to in the van.
You met him Eric Wes said looking at Eric. Who has a confused look on his face?
you met him eric Wes said looking at Eric who had a confused look on his face.
I don't remember him, Collins,
You remember back in prep school I hand you soda ben walk up when and invited me to his party and you weren't.
''That was Ben''?
Yes that ben.
Eric was about to say something when the van door open and detective water's face shown.
Alright, we got him and his friends they are in a police car you three can go now.
Will Ben know that I was a part of the undercover sting that got him arrested wes asked? Taking off the wire placing it on the little table.
No but the DA may need you as a witness for the trial ... is it get that far. Detective Waters' said the last place in a low voice.
Eric and Wes got out of the van. While Mr. Collins stays behind so he can talk to the DA. As Eric and Wes walking they both didn't say a word to each other. The evening wild blow all around them. The owls hoot but both men still quite. They kept on walking for about a few more minutes. when Wes's car was at the view. that when Wes spoke up.
well, I see I you on Monday at bio lab then Wes said opening his car door.
Yeah, I see you there. Eric said walking a few steps away from the car heading over a to his car when he stops and turns his head around.
''Collins.''
Yes, Eric Wes said about to start his car when he heard Eric call his name. causing him to turn his head to look at him.
You did a good job tonight.
Thanks, Eric ...good night.
Good night Collins .said Eric walking away from Wes's car over to his. once he got into his car.
He watches Wes drive off. Thinking about what Wes said a few months ago. Feeling that maybe this new partnership won't be a bad thing after all.
