Phony Bologna 2
"Black Ranger?" Kevin raised his eyebrows.
"Yes," Kylie nodded, her hair bouncing, "see, I have trained all my life. I was born for this because of my family. Please let me join."
The Samurai looked at each other. Seven was more than enough, but she looked so cute and innocent with those big eyes…
"Let's talk to Mentor," Jayden decided.
Wesley was the only one who didn't like the idea, it turns out. Mentor seemed thrilled, and others huddled.
"All in favor?" Jayden asked the team.
"I!" the team all yelled except for Wesley.
"She doesn't look right," he told them, "something seems wrong with her."
"Oh, come on Wesley she's totally sweet," Emily looked at him with her hazel eyes begging.
"Give us one good reason why she shouldn't," Mia crossed her arms.
"Well…uh…" Wesley squirmed.
"Kylie," Jayden looked at her, "you're in."
Wesley felt betrayed by his childhood friend. The others all hugged/high fived Kylie as Mentor handed her a new samuraizer.
"Isn't this great?" she smiled at Wesley, opening her arms for a hug.
Wesley recoiled from her. Looking hurt, she slunk back toward Jayden. Scowling at her, he went into his and Jayden's room. He had no reason to think she was trouble. But something inside him said something wasn't right with her. But what?
"Wesley?" a knock came on his door.
"Go away, I'm not here," he sank into his sheets.
"Come on," the voice begged, "I need to talk to you."
"Fine," he heaved a sigh, "come in."
Emily came inside, shutting the door behind her. He'd always admired her. She'd beaten him into sense when he was a traitor, (See Old Buddy,) and ever since she'd only gotten stronger. The two were pretty close, though Wesley was more to himself or with Jayden/Antonio. Like Kevin, Wesley was like her big brother. But she was really the one teaching him.
Not that he'd ever admit it.
"If it's about Kylie.." he groaned.
"Look," she sat beside him on his bed, "I know you are tense around her. But give her a chance, will you?"
"I guess," Wesley sighed, "but you guys have to believe me if I see anything wrong in her."
"Totally," Emily patted his shoulder, "now, let's try this one more time."
The two went into the main room together. Kylie was laughing with the others, but she backed away at the sight of the Silver Ranger. When he looked at Emily, she nodded.
"Hey, Kylie?" he spoke.
"Y-yes, Wesley?" she asked with a slight tremble.
Heaving a silent sigh, he embraced her.
"Welcome to the team," he muttered into her ear.
Author Note: I sure hope Kylie is as good as she seems…