Chapter 3: Second Encounter

Jayden was two years old now. He was still reckless and careless. He walked better now that he was older. He still clung to his dad when he could. James didn't mind, but it was worrying Mentor Ji. Jayden was still young, but he needed to start arguing with his dad holding him. Jayden absolutely loved being held by James.

Jayden still hated the GAP Sensor. He didn't like when James left. He wanted daddy to stay. James hated leaving Jayden at the Shiba House. He knew though that Jayden could get hurt in the outside world. He absolutely refused to let him leave the Shiba House ever.

It led to another encounter with the Nighlock. Jayden was always curious about what the outside world. So when the team left for their jobs. Jayden followed James. He followed James to his job to the bookstore. He looked around in awe. Soon he was lost. He had no idea where he was and he recongized no one. He started to whimper and cry.

The people were running away screaming. Jayden was scared and confused. He got up and ran in the opposite direction of everyone else was going. He ran into something big and bulky. It was a Nighlock's leg. He was scared. He cried harder than he had ever cried before.

"Well, lookie here. The red ranger's son," said the Nighlock, and he picked Jayden up. He dropped Jayden behind him. "I'll kill you when your pathetic father gets here," said the Nighlock. He grabbed some tape and rope. He duct-taped Jayden's mouth shut and tied Jayden up. "Now be a good boy and stay here," said the Nighlock. Jayden was crying. Tears welled up in his eyes and fell.

Line Break

James and his team arrived. James didn't suspect anything out of the ordinary. He thought this was going to be a normal attack. He was going to defeat the Nighlock so he can get home to Jayden. Jayden was probably terrified at home. At least he was safe. Or so he thought...

They got in their fighting stance. They were going to attack. Good, they will fall right into my trap, thought the Nighlock. The Nighlock started laughing. This confused the team.

"Shut up!" shouted Shane, and he attacked the Nighlock. The Nighlock stepped back. He was not scared. He had the team's weakness: little Jayden.

"I would not do that if I were you," said the Nighlock with a laugh.

"And why not?" asked James. The Nighlock smiled an evil smile. James did not like it one bit. This was not going well. Something was wrong.

"Attack me. I dare you, but I will warn you now. You will regret it," said the Nighlock. James stepped forward and continued with his sword raised above his head. The Nighlock laughed. He reached behind his back and grabbed Jayden. He was ready to pull him in front of him when the strike came.

His motion did not go unnoticed though. Sarah and Elizabeth saw him do it. They didn't know what was behind his back, but whatever it was could potentially hurt James or be hurt by James.

"James stop! He got something behind his back!" Sarah cried.

"Let go of what you got," said Elizabeth.

"No," said the Nighlock.

"What do you got?" asked James.

"Attack and find out," said the Nighlock.

Jayden tried to let out whimper, but the duct-tape stopped him. He hoped that his dad didn't attack. He knew the Nighlock will make his father hurt him. He wished James would notice him. He kicked the Nighlock's Nighlock growled. He knew he would pay for that later unless his father saved him. Tears kept falling nonstop from his eyes.

Jayden was slightly relieved that his father didn't attack. He was still in danger. The Nighlock had let go of him. He had a great idea. He started scooting away from the Nighlock. Joseph noticed him and tapped James on the shoulder. He nodded over to Jayden. James nearly gasped. His eyes widened incredibly. He attacked the Nighlock. Soon though the Nighlock dried out.

James ran over to Jayden. Suddenly a man pushed him away from him. He put a gun to his head. He said," I'm going to kill him!"

"No!" shouted James," Let him go!" James looked at Jayden. Tears were falling nonstop. Shane punched the man. James grabbed Jayden and ran home. When they arrived at the Shiba House, he untied and took the duct-tape off Jayden. Jayden launched himself at James and cried into his father's chest.

James held him and said," It's okay. You're safe now."

"I'm sowwy! I just wanted to see you at work!" cried Jayden.

"It's okay, Jay-Jay," said James.

"Are you mad at me?" asked Jayden.

"No, I'm just so relieved that you are okay," said James. Jayden smiled and snuggled against James. He fell asleep.

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