Your Turn

"Why would Decker be after me?" Emily asked, "he wants to duel you, Jay."

"I don't know," Jayden said as the GAP sensor went off, "but we'd better go see what that is."

They decided to not transform until they got there, so they moved swiftly into town. Sure enough, the monster was the red headed big brain of Emily's previous dream.

"Hey, Em," Mike said, "let's use your dream to help us."

"Sounds like a plan," Emily grinned.

"GO, GO SAMURAI!" they all yelled, transforming.

"Okay," Emily said, "Wesley, you..."

So, she described everything how it happened. The monster was quickly destroyed and the rangers cheered Emily in approval. Meanwhile, Decker had been watching this in a gap.

"Ah, so her dreams have become an aid," he said, "I must duel her with my sword, Urmasaua." (I can not spell.)

That night, Emily was a little afraid to fall asleep.

"Don't worry, Em," Mia said next to her, "your dreams will be fine."

"Uh-huh," Emily said, not believing.

"Guys!" Mia called.

Soon, the rest of the team, Mia with them, were gathered around Emily's bed.

"Come on, Em," Wesley coaxed, "don't be afraid to fall asleep."

"You don't have all those bad dreams," Emily whimpered.

"Oh, come on," Mike said, "those dreams are fine."

Whimpering, Emily buried her face in her covers and said, "They are not. They're terrible."

"That's not what I meant," Mike said.

"Come on," Kevin said, "go to sleep so we can."

"Easy for you to say," Emily protested.

"It's easy," Kevin coaxed, "like this."

Moments later, he was asleep. Right there, standing up.

"I'm not going to do it," she said, "I'm sorry. But I'm not into self inflected pain."

"Any ideas?" Wesley muttered to Jayden.

"Yes," he muttered back.

He whispered to his friends, who nodded. They all turned all their heels, (minus a snoring Kevin,) and strode out. Clutching her sheets, Emily put her knees to her chest. She knew they weren't giving up.

And sure enough.

Her team soon returned, each holding a different item. She gulped as Mike came up to her. Her put a warm cloth on her face and cleaned it with a gentle touch. Naturally, her muscles relaxed. Next, Wesley tucked her in her bed tightly. Very quickly.

After that, Mia tipped a glass of warm milk into her mouth. Emily's eye lids were grower heavier, but she knew what they were up to. And she wasn't caving in really easy. But neither were they.

Lastly, Jayden sat on a chair in front of her bed, holding a guitar.

"You wouldn't," she said, her eyes wide.

"Sorry, Em," Jayden grinned, "but you know I have too."

He then began to play it in a soothing, lullaby tune. He sang a lullaby in his voice of gold slowly and soothingly. It was one thing Emily found amazing about him.

She leaned against her pillows in relaxation and comfort. When it was over, Emily yawned and closed her eyes.

"Good night, kid," Jayden muttered, exiting with the others hauling Kevin behind them.

In her dreams, Emily was in an empty room.

She struggled against her bonds in the darkness.

"Whoever you are," she said, "let me go! Stop making me afraid to sleep!"

"Oh, sure," a voice said in the darkness, "after we duel, dreams won't ever be an issue again, little one."

Decker stepped out of the darkness, human form. Emily gasped and struggled harder. He came to her and touched her face gently. His fingers were of ice.

"Now, this won't happen," he said, "but we will duel when you wake. I hope you are prepared, for my sword is that of death."

"But...you wanted Jayden," Emily squeaked.

"I still do," he said, "however, I must duel you first. This could change Jayden's actions against me to make him a more worthy opponent for my sword and myself."

"But...why me? I'm not..why would you think..." Emily squeaked.

Decker lifted up Emily by her waist and set her on her feet. He looked into her eyes and she shuddered.

"Because," he said, "you will influence Jayden in many ways. Have you not noticed how much he's protected you?"

It was true. Jayden had not laid off yet. Until now, Emily hadn't understood it. But could he like her?

"See?" Decker purred, "you hold the fate of our battle. Now, wake Emily. I shall see you in two hours. Don't be late, my dear."

Emily woke up in a cold sweat.