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Chapter 10: Troublemakers

When Hunter had left Alex's office, he hadn't gone back to Company B's office, he actually left the building in his car and had headed off to speak with an old acquaintance. He drove about ten miles over the speed limit and when he reached his destination, he was thankful that he hadn't been stopped by a cop.

He got out of the car and looked at the sign that read 'Rage Roadhouse.' It was a biker bar that had a bad reputation and for good reason. The chairs and tables in the place had been broken so many times that none of the original furniture exists anymore and no one is sure what the chairs and tables had been. The floor was so dirty from spit, dust, dirt, peanut shells, spilled beer and other things that had been dropped onto it that no one was sure if the floor was wood or dirt. The bar that ran along the back of the room was the only thing in the place that gets washed, once in awhile, besides the beer mugs.

He could remember the first time that he had ever been in there. A couple of bikers hadn't liked the look of him and he had soon become the wrecking ball for the tables and the chairs. Luckily his friend Andy arrived before the bikers could make him part of the stains on the floor.

No one messed with Andy, since he was several inches over six feet tall and he was a well-known street boxer in the cities of Dallas and Houston. Plus, Andy was a friendly guy and got along with just about everyone.

Hunter began to walk to the door when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He spun around and put his fists up. He growled and dropped his fists when he saw who had touched him on the shoulder. "Kendra, what are you doing here?" Hunter asked with a growl.

Kendra gave Hunter a knowing smile. "Hi, Hunter. I guess you didn't hear me drive up or the fact that I followed you all the way from Ranger Headquarters."

"That doesn't answer my question." Hunter said a little frustrated.

"Uh, I thought I did. I followed you." Kendra gestured toward her car that was parked about twenty feet away from his car.

Hunter growled in frustration while Kendra continued to give him a sweet and innocent smile.

"So you just decided to follow me?"

"I went to the bathroom and when I came out I saw you leaving the building without your bodyguard and I decided that I had better make sure you were all right. Before I could even call out your name, you had jumped into your car and drove away. So I jumped in my car a followed you."

"Gage mentioned you were reckless." Hunter muttered but Kendra had heard every word.

Kendra didn't comment as she asked, "Why didn't you just let Gage come with you?"

"The person I came to speak with can spot a cop in a millisecond and then he'll scatter." Hunter answered.

"You could have asked me to come with you." Kendra suggested.

"I didn't want you to get hurt. You already have been because of me." Hunter said with pain in his eyes.

Kendra grabbed his arm. "Listen to me, Hunter Prescott, don't you dare feel guilty about me getting hurt!"

"Yeah, but…" Hunter began before Kendra interrupted him.

"No buts! I mean it Hunter. I get into trouble without you anyway, just ask one of the Rangers or Butch or Kim. I can take care of myself and since I'm going to be around you, you're just going to have to accept the fact that, yeah, I'll be in danger. I got into trouble even before I met you."

"All right. Let's go, but keep behind me, it can get rough in here." Hunter said as he turned and headed to the entrance to the bar. Kendra followed him without making a retort.

"Has Hunter been back here?" Gage asked when he had returned to Company B's office.

"No. I haven't seen him since he went with Alex to her office. Did you check there?" Sydney asked.

"I already checked her office and she said that he had left fifteen minutes ago. Then I checked his office and the bathroom. I can't find him." Gage said anxiously running a hand through his hair.

"Maybe he went to get a quick bite to eat?" Kim offered looking up from her computer.

Gage shook his head. "He wouldn't have gone without me. I'm supposed to be protecting him. Darn it!"

"Wait a minute. Where's Kendra?" Kim asked as she looked around the room.

"Last I knew she went to the bathroom." Sydney said as she took a drink from her tall coffee that Butch had gotten for her.

"When was that?" Gage asked taking a sip from a cup of coffee that Kim had handed to him.

"Just before Walker gave us our assignments." Sydney replied as she grabbed a chip.

"My guess is they both have gone and gotten themselves into trouble." Butch said.

"Those two are perfect for each other, they're both troublemakers!" Gage exclaimed.

"Should we go looking for them?" Sydney asked looking at Walker.

Walker shook his head. "We need to concentrate on finding Trent and Carlos. Besides, they can keep an eye on each other."

"They could have gone to meet each other at a secret rendezvous." Kim said with a smile.

"Right." Gage said with obvious sarcasm, while Sydney grinned at the idea.

Hunter and Kendra walked to the left side of the bar where four pool tables were lined up. "Hey, Andy." Hunter greeted a tall, dark haired man who was waiting his turn to shoot.

"Hey, Hunter! How have you been doing, man?" Andy greeted as he slapped Hunters outstretched palm and then hit him on the shoulder. "Who's the girl?" Andy indicated Kendra by jutting out his chin in her direction.

"That's Kendra. Not too bad." Hunter replied, but Andy noticed Hunter's tone

"Let's go into the back room and talk." He leaned his cue stick against the wall. "You can stay out here, honey, you'll be all right." Andy gave Kendra a kind smile and then led Hunter into a back room.

Andy shut the door and indicated that Hunter should take a seat, which he did and then Andy took the chair across from him and waited for Hunter to speak.

"Someone took a shot at me the other day and that shot hit Kendra, thankfully it only grazed her, but still, she could have been killed." Hunter said running a hand through his hair. "I was wondering if you had heard anything."

Andy sighed, leaned back in his chair and scratched his chin. "Hmm."

"Hmm? That's all you got?" Hunter asked impatiently.

Andy raised his hands in defensive. "Hey, chill man. I know your girl got hurt but you gotta give me a few minutes to think."

Hunter sighed again. "I'm sorry, Andy. It's been rough. Especially since a couple of Kendra's friends have disappeared."

"Those two gumshoes?" Andy asked.

"Yeah, do you know anything?" Hunter asked as he leaned forward in his chair.

Andy shook his head. "All I heard was they were missing. Now, back to you, my man. I heard about what Diego did to you in court and that he wanted retribution, but I don't know if anyone placed a hit out on you."

Hunter sighed. "All right. Will you let me…" Hunter began before he was interrupted by a loud scream followed by a thud from the bar.

"Kendra." Hunter exclaimed as he stood up, opened the door, and ran out into the bar, with Andy right behind him. He stopped and observed the scene before him. Kendra was sitting on the back of a man who was spread-eagled out on the floor who was about the size of a compact car. He was groaning and begging 'the lady' to let him up.

"Now, do you promise to treat all women with dignity and respect?" Kendra asked the man in a sweet, but firm voice.

"Yes, I promise." The man said with true sincerity.

Kendra stood up and helped the man to his feet. "Excellent, I'm glad you have learned from this experience. Have a nice day." The man muttered the same farewell and went to the other side of the bar.

"Hi guys, are you finished your 'men talk' yet?" Kendra asked as she turned to face Hunter and Andy while she brushed dirt off her hands on her jeans.

"Uh, yeah, we're done." Hunter replied still astounded at what he had witnessed.

"That was Bare Knuckles. You sat on Bare Knuckles?" Andy asked with astonishment.

"Yes because he had commented on my physical appearance in a not so flattering way, so I decided that he needed to be taught a lesson." She glanced over to where Bare Knuckles sat and finished her thought. "I think he's learned that lesson." Her gaze returned and landed on Hunter. "Oh yeah, did you ask Andy about Trent and Carlos?"

"Uh. Yeah. All he heard was that they disappeared." Hunter answered his eyes still wide in shock.

"Did you mention the names Julian Miller, Toby Blade, Kenny Blade a.k.a. Kenny Slade?"

"Did you say Toby Blade? He owns a warehouse a few miles from here." Andy said.

"Really?" Kendra said as she stepped closer to Andy.

"Yeah. There have been a lot of trucks going there. It's unusual because he has been in jail for a long time, but since you mentioned his younger brother, maybe he's the one that's using the place." Andy explained.

"How do you get to the warehouse?" Kendra asked.

"You head down the road about two miles and then you turn left and head down that road about six hundred feet before you come to a road that has a gate." Andy said motioning the directions with his hands.

"Thanks, Andy. It was a pleasure to meet you. Come on, Hunter, we got to get going." Kendra said quickly as she grabbed Hunter's arm and dragged him toward the door.

"Later, Andy." Hunter replied before Kendra had pulled him out of the bar.

"Good luck, man." Andy said to himself. He didn't mean luck about finding out who had tried to kill him, but having some luck with Kendra.

guardianM3: I hope to get the next chapter up soon. I'm not sure how often I'll be updating; it may be a few days to a week. I hope you all have been enjoying my story so far and will wait for the updates. Reviews are always welcome.