The Protector Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

　

"Where's my protector?" kept echoing through his head as he patrolled the given area in his stinger. The year was 3028 and the world was no better off than it was when the countries formed the unity of the world. They thought that if the police forces had one law for the planet that crime would slow down, they were wrong.

You see by doing this it took awhile for the WPF ( World Police Force ) To make up their minds. Giving them the power to become universal made them into politicians, and that of course meant elections and rule voting. "rule voting ha!" he thought as he continued to ponder how in this world he could help the unfortunate, being the government still hadn't. While the WPF was counseling on the problem of world security they quickly passed a law which help ex-military men gain wealth and power for themselves.

The law stated that any military personnel who left the forces with honorable discharges could start a personal police force, and charge for their services. This of course meant that the wealthy would be well watch over, but the common man had to work hard for his safety. These men were called "Protectors."

Ruke was one such protector who worked for a sector in the United States. He was just leaving a capture site in the slums of a small city when he heard the child say that fraze. It stuck in his head and wondered how he would answer next time. Ruke had just started in the organization and didn't have the money to start his own for the underprivileged. He was only sixteen when the Protectors were introduced as a crime deterrent, and remembers seeing a young man ask for help in an armed robbery. As he watch the young man get shot the protector stood by and watch.

When the media got involved they asked the protector why he didn't help? he said" I wasn't on his payroll." That stuck in Ruke's mind all the time , and he vowed to do right by those who could not afford the protector and were slipping through the cracks of the normal police force. Every protector owned his own stinger from the start, and Ruke was no exception to the rule. His stinger was an old model 3020 death marcher, it was called that because of the symbol of the grim reaper on the hood. Ruke made his into a 3d image and installed a 312 tommy to it for his power dives in the middle of the gang wars. He became well known as the grim one because of it and knocked down gang crime in his sector fast.

"Grim one this is the ghost, are you by your com?""Yea I'm here." The ghost was Slater, Ruke's best friend, and a believer in what Ruke wanted to see happen for the less fortunate."Are we going to get together at Bill's Babes or not?""I'll be there with bells on." "If you go in that way Bill will throw you out!"Always taking things to literal thought Ruke, But he wouldn't do a thing with out Slater who is one of the best wing man in the business. When there is a bomb scare you want him by your side. Funny thing is when there is a riot he always wants Ruke by his.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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Bill's Babes was the local hang out of the protectors who worked for the big wig retired officers. Ruke liked it because everyone there was hard working like him, there were the few exceptions to the rule who slacked off but they kept their mouths shut in there and never spoke out of turn in fear they might get thrown out, and Bill who was a retired protector would not have them in there again. What made it real special were of course the "Babes", beautiful women who if you didn't treat with respect you lost your chances of ever going back in and seeing them again."ok, let's see who I can recruit tonight " Ruke thought as he enter the establishment. Just as he got thru the doors he heard a yell " Ruke! get over here!" It was Slater, who had found the most beautiful women in the place and was at a table waiting.

Ruke sat down and looked at Slater with his usual face as if Slater was calling all the shots and should not be. "Well are you going to introduce us Slater?" Said one of the women sitting down with him. " Oh yeah , Ruke this is Patti and Mandy, they are new at Bill's." Ruke smiled and said "Hi" Patti was a looker, she was 5'6" tall, blonde hair and crystal blue eyes that would cause anyone to lose their mind. Mandy was also very nice to look at she was shorter and had blonde hair as well. " Hey guess what Ruke! They are twins!" "Really?" " yes" the women said in unison and both laughed. Slater and Ruke looked at each other and laughed as well. "You know Ruke I think Mandy will go far! She seems to have all the right stuff to make it in this world today." When Slater says something like that Ruke knows he has picked her out of the two of course.

"Well Patti how long have you been here at Bill's?" Ruke asked her. He was glad Slater chose Mandy because he wanted Patti anyway, to at least get to know." Not long" she replied with a smile as she sipped her drink." Why did you decide to work here?"" Well, I have known Bill for quite a while and believe in the protectors, so I figured why not work for Bill." "hmmm you believe in the protectors?" " Yes at least those who want to help everyone and are not in it just for a paycheck." (Oh) thought Ruke and he looked towards Bill at the bar, Bill caught the look out of the corner of his eye and turned to Ruke and smiled as if he knew what was going on." Well is this your only job?" Ruke asked Patti. " For the moment unless someone asks me to do something worthwhile ."

"Enough business talk!" Shouted Slater." We are here to have fun so let's have fun!" Patti turned to Ruke and said " why not? I am not working tonight anyway." So they talked and drank and danced. Ruke will never forget that night and made a point not to forget Patti, and she in turn made sure Ruke would not forget her, for before the night was over she gave him her phone number and told him if he can think of something worthwhile to call her, even if he didn't. Because of that night's events he did not get to try and recruit anymore protectors to help him start his own station, but figured there would be other nights.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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The next day Ruke went on patrol as usual and could not stop thinking about Patti, he vowed when his station was opened he would hire her as his communications officer, you don't have to have military training for that, just a six week course. The section of city Ruke was given was always a bad place and when they saw his stinger the people thinking of causing trouble stayed away. You see Ruke didn't care if the people he saw in trouble were on their payroll or not he would help, even tho it has gotten him in trouble a couple of times with his boss. "You are out there to help our customers! If you get hurt helping one of them I am out of money!" Ruke didn't care and picked his interference, and made sure people didn't know he got into trouble for it.

The radio rang out "Ruke you there?" "yeah what you got?" " A panic button at the Watson place, can you handle it?" " Yup on my way." It didn't take him long to get there, and when he did he saw Mr. Watson on the ground in front of his house, bloody and dazed." Are you ok sir?" Ruke asked, " yes I will be alright" " what happened?" " I don't know really, I was walking up to my house when bam! Someone hit me from behind then in the front as I fell down." " Did they get anything?" " Just my money in my pockets, oh and my pride" Mr. Watson said with a little smile trying to make sure Ruke understood he was ok. " well you should have that looked at, shall I call the medics?" "No, I will be alright, I just need some help inside." " I should try to find the person or people involved in this." Ruke said with concern trying to get Mr. Watson to go to the Hospital. " Don't worry ten to one it was someone who needed the money for his or her family."" Mr. Watson you sure you don't need treatment?" "yes I am sure, I will sign whatever you need me to ok ?" "Well I will call this in anyway." Ruke picked up his mic, " Base, Ruke here." " go ahead" " found Mr. Watson down, he is refusing treatment will have him fill out the proper forms and will also be here to monitor him for a while." " received, over and out." as Ruke turned to Mr. Watson he found him smiling, "Good we can talk then, we haven't talked in awhile."

Mr. Watson brought Ruke into his home, He was a kind old man who loved to hear about adventures in law enforcement and remembers stories about Policemen and how it used to be. He would tell Ruke about the old days and Ruke would tell him about his adventures. "Well now how goes the station?" " Not as fast as I would like sir." " oh why is that?" " Well funds are hard to come by and I have to ask my fellow protectors just right in order to convince any of them to turn to me when I am ready, I don't know what I will be able to pay them and most of them are here for the bucks" "really?" "Don't get me wrong they are good at what they do and most believe in what I believe in, but they want and need money to survive, some have families." "Well we can always start collecting funds you know?" "we?" "well I know a lot of people like me who believe very strong in what you want to do, and could consider it an allowable tax to help those unfortunate."



　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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Mr. Watson knew what he was talking about his home was in a very bad part of town and for the most part people who live there left him alone because he tried to help them himself. Every weekend he had a huge cook out or cook in depending on the weather and had the people from his area come to it, the unfortunate who did not have enough to make ends meet. Many a time Ruke would show up to help serve people. His home was full of old beautiful things and he stated a long time ago he would not leave because he grew up there and this was a family home and his people needed him." Well Mr. Watson if you want to help who am I to stop you" He said with a smile for he knew Mr. Watson's reply. " That is right young man you can't stop me, I am your elder and you have to respect me!" They sat and talked about the old days over some tea and biscuits.

Later that day on a break Ruke desided to call Patti, "hello?" "Hi Patti it is Ruke" "Ruke how are you?" " I am good, are you working tonight?" " Yes." " Oh I thought maybe we could go out some time?" " Well Ruke why don't we talk about that tonight on my break." " Ok I will see you at Bill's then. " " Ok bye." " Bye." Ruke felt happy that Patti wanted to see him tonight and talk about going out. He hoped that it wouldn't be too busy so they could talk.

　

Ruke showed up at Bill's to be greeted by a warm smile, It wasn't Patti or even Bill, but Kathy, Bill's lady who help him run the bar and patched up the protectors who came in after a brawl or battle during the tour. Kathy was retired like Bill, but she was a doctor instead of a protector, that is how Bill and Kathy met, he had just stormed a building where he found out a gang had just killed their hostages and without a care in the world he went in blazing! Bill was one of the old school protectors who acted more like the police of old, caring about people more than a pay check. When he went to the hospital he was met by a doctor who told him off for running in like he did, when the doctor found out why she went up to him and kissed him, ever since they had been together.

　

Kathy was a beautiful woman, about six or seven years younger than Bill but beautiful eyes that steal your soul, and she holds the caring of the world in her heart. " Hello Ruke, looking for Patti?" "Hello you sweet thing you, yes I am " Ruke repiles with a wink in his eyes. "Now darling don't let Bill hear you he just might come out of retirement and take you on!" Kathy laughs as she says this, Ruke loves to flirt with Kathy because of her good nature and kindness, and he knows Bill well enough to know that it is ok for him, but many a protector has tried and gone to far and Bill has put them in their place! " Well Patti is out back, but I will get her for you." "Thank you Kathy."

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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As she leaves Bill comes out from the storage room with a case of beer." Ruke ! how the hell are ya!" I am fine Bill and you?" "Well if it wasn't for Kathy I probly would be six feet under! but she takes very good care of me so I am still kicking!" Just then Patti comes out from the back room. " Hello Ruke, I have a break in about ten mins can you wait?" " Sure" Bill watches the two exchange looks, just then Kathy comes up and puts her arms around Bill and smiles as she too watches the young couple. " Oh hell Patti, Take your break now, and take as long as you need." "Thank you Bill!" Patti says with a smile.

　

As the couple sit down at a table Kathy comes over with a bottle of wine and some glasses. " complaments of Bill" They smile and poured the wine. Ruke Told Patti how he wanted to start up his own protection angency and how it would help the under privledge. Patti seemed to be quiet interested, after explaining all the details Ruke asked the question he had wanted to ask of her, "Patti, would you come work for me as a communicator?" " I would love to Ruke, is that all?" "Well no,..... would you... what I mean is could we..... start seeing each other as well?" " I thought you'd never ask! Yes Ruke I want that!" " I am very glad Patti" Ruke says with a smile.

" You know Ruke Bill said we would make a good couple." Both of them look at Bill who has a very big smile on his face and they laugh." This means I want to help you with the angency more, more than just a commincator, I want to help you build it from the ground up!" " I would love that Patti, with you at my side I feel I can begin right now!" "Then lets do it!" " ok you're on!" They toast their decition and start to plan putting the agency together.

　

　

The Protector

The Protector

　

　

By

　

William E. Wilson III

　

　

　

　

Preface

Everyone needs a protector, someone to help you through the bad times and celebrate the good times. A protector can be anyone even a stranger. In one way or another objects can become protectors also. Anyone who keeps a good luck charm has a protector of sorts. So the next time you throw salt over your shoulder or wish upon a star think about a protector.

　

　

　

　
　

Introduction

　

If you are reading this book you are already a part of history. What part of history I don't know, but the future realize on a group of people called Protectors who are like the police, but they don't act the same. With society growing everyday all kinds of citizens need some kind of security and more reassurance than the police can give. Their are still poor people and rich, the government still can't get everyone on an even plain( which is believable).

With that in mind, the citizens who get the most out of the system are the rich. It's not a perfect society, but it is the only one we got and it is still alive all over the world so we can't give up we just have to keep trying to make it better. We also can't forget that some people try harder than others.