The Wiseguys: Sliver - The Wiseguys Novel Series Book One

Preparation

May 27, 2421

12:41

The Wiseguys Base - Garage

As West has finished trying to make contact with Command for the seventh time, it finally comes to him, Peter most likely hasn't fixed the Radio yet. A Surge of Stupidity ran through his Mind. Quickly, he runs out of the Control and makes his way to his Quad. At this time, Peter had finished any repairs that were needed for the Jeep he had been working on for five hours. He stands up off his knees, and looks down his legs to see his Cargo pants covered in sand, and wet sand; for he had spelt his water bottle a few minutes ago. Peter, of course; still wasn’t wearing his Armor. 

He looked to the entrance of the Garage, to see his personal Garage in the distance. Though he had just spent hours working on a Vehicle, Peter decided to continue his very own project; which was indeed, a Vehicle of its own. He had never felt comfortable working on his Project in front of the others, so he built his own Garage; which was much smaller than the Base’s Large Garage. Peter crouched down and took hold of his hand tools and placed them into his Toolbox. He gripped the handle of the container and began to approach the Garage of his. 

As he approached the locked door of his Garage, Peter noticed West in the distance driving up the hill towards John and Eric. Peter nodded to himself and drew a Key from his pocket. He slides the key into the Lock and turns left, unlocking the Small Garage. Eric had just finished pushing the Barrier in place with the front of the jeep. Right before Eric hopped out, John spoke once again….

“Good Job, Rookie, We’ll have defenses up in no time,” John said, watching Eric fully exit the Vehicle.

“Thank You, Sir,” Eric said, gleefully. 

“Right, let’s continue our agenda. First…” John Began.

Just then, West had driven up the Hill and parked beside the Two. John and Eric looked over to him. West quickly approached John and announced his Reason for returning so quickly. 

“Boss,” West Began.

“I think you mean Sergeant,” John Corrected.

“No,” West Said.

“Ugh, What is it then?” John asked, displeased.

“It’s about Peter, I realized He hasn’t repaired the Radio yet,” West finally said.

John sighed and placed his Right Hand on his Face, or where his hand would have been if he didn’t have his Helmet on. 

“God Damnit, that Lazy Ass,” John quietly said.

“Why do you need him anyways? Can’t you guys just do it?” Eric asked.

“Because we don’t have the Skills too, Peter does,” John Said.

“He is a Good Electrician,” West said.

“And a Mechanic,” Eric Added.

“God, I have never met someone who was so Lazy; but has the Skills of a Genius,” John said.

West lightly chuckled.

“I don’t think someone who has those Skills inherently makes them a Genius. Especially Peter,” Eric said.

“If it did, what does that say about you John?” West asked.

“You call me Sergeant” John Began.

John grew Silent. After a Second of Silence, John began to speak again.

“Plus, I was never good at Wires and Stuff. I always seemed to get Electrided with anything I touch,” John Explained.

“So you were bad in Engineering Class?” Eric said.

“You don’t learn Electronics and Wiring in Engineering,” West said.

“Whatever,” Eric quietly replied.

West looks back to his Sergeant. 

“What do you want me to do?” West asked.

“Well…Eric, I want you to get Peter and have him come to me. West…,” John began.

West, of course: guessed the Usual Order. 

“Walk Around, securing the Area?” West asked.

“Yeah…,” John replied.

Eric had already begun to run down the hill, towards Peter’s Personal Garage. As he began, West turned and approached his Quad. Right away, he hops on and turns the Key. The Engine flares up and West reverses. So, he drives down the hill and begins the Pathway he commonly goes with. John meanwhile, watched the two leave and a Sudden Idea came to his mind. 

“Well, I guess it’s time to watch some Twilight Zone,” John said.

He turned and himself was about to run down the Hill. However, he soon thought of something else he should do. 

“Crap, I should stay here and wait for Peter,” John said to himself.

John turned back around and stood beside the Radio Tower. He quietly signs to himself of Frustration. Eric, along his way to Peter, had emotions of Anger and Annoyance. He was Angry, because Eric had been sick and tired of getting Order after Order and he was annoyed because his current order was related to him talking to someone he preferred not to talk to. That of course, being Peter. As he was a few meters from the Entrance of the Structure, Peter emerged; hearing the footsteps of someone approaching. Eric noticed Peter was still not wearing his Armor, but he didn’t really care for Peter’s Actions.

“What do you think you're doing?” Peter asked.

Peter was in the same clothes he was before, but much more covered in Dirt and Oil than before. As Eric was about to answer, Peter spoke again…

“I know you heard the Rules not to enter my Personal Garage,” Peter added.

“Yeah, I know. John sent me to fetch you,” Eric replied.

“For what?” Peter asked.

At this point, Peter was getting annoyed; and his face showed it.

“By what we're talking about, I say something to do with the Radio Tower,” Eric answered.

“I already tried my best, I’m pretty sure we have to order a new one,” Peter said.

“Just...just do it,” Eric said, growing more and more annoyed by all the beliefs.

Peter grew silent and Eric continued to stand there and stare at him.

“Ugh, fine. Let me lock this up,” Peter finally said.

Eric simply turned around and headed for the Bunks. He was tired, and he preferred to relax right now. But as he approached the Door, John called down from the Hill. 

“Oh, and Eric…,” John began.

Eric seized his walking and looked at John, who was high above him. 

“Can you stand by the Radio? and when I tell you to test it; turn to the NGDS Command Channel,” John asked.

Though it was a Question, Eric knew John meant it as an Order.

“Yeah, okay,” Eric replied, unwillingly.

Eric then headed for the Control Room. As he entered, Peter had already begun walking up the hill towards John. Right away, John noticed his lack of Armor. A Sigh was all that left John’s Mouth. 

Recon and Harold Fitzhugh stand behind a Tree far from the Base of the Wiseguys. Recon lowered his sights and turned his head towards Harold. 

“Call Command, It’s time to Attack,” Recon Ordered.

Harold Nodded and turned around. He walked to the edge of the Cliff closest to him. He placed his right hand over his Ear and began to speak…

“Command,” Harold began…