Chapter Text
Oh, winter comes
Oh, winter crush all of the things that I once loved
Winter come
Winter crush all of the things that I once had
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Contains spoilers for PBB, for those who somehow probably haven't seen this scene yet??
The cold always found a way into your bones.
Wind blew through the exit out of the cold cavern, where you stood, facing the three members of Team Eclipse. One was wearing a mask that covered most of their face.. except for their eyes. They seemed to be the most important out of the three.
Tess stood beside you, as always, hand on her belt in case something did happen that you weren't ready for.
But you had reassured her that there was enough medicine in your bag, and so she backed down, with a small nod of acknowledgement.
Facing the person you knew now as the admin, you stared them in the eyes.
Golden-yellow...
Blinking, not from the light emitted from the exit of the cavern, you take a long hard look at the person as they and Tess talk to each other.
You heard your name being called, but it wasn't by Tess.
''..and Tess, if you come with us, we can all be safe!'' The 'stranger' told the purple-haired girl, who furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. ''Professor Cypress is very close to discovering the secret to awakening Hoopa. When he does, this world will be left desolate.''
The stranger took a deep breath, before continuing:
''Can't you see that I'm only trying to protect you?"
Tess' eyebrows shot up as she realized something. ''Wait a second, how do you know my name?"
You were about to ask the same, but immediately retracted the thought of asking, there was no need for that now.
The stranger's lower part of the mask shifted a bit, as they seemed to grimace.
''..Tess, (Y/n), ..''
''..please forgive me.''
Their fingers went to the back of their hood, gripping it. Before pulling it off completely, revealing the dark blue hair in a quiff hairstyle.
Jake's golden-yellow eyes stared back at you and Tess, filled with every liquid drop of regret, as you narrowed your eyes you could see he was on the verge of tears.
But he did not dare let them spill.
''No!'' Tess' horrified cry pierced the silence following the traitor's unveiling. ''No! It can't be!'' She paused for a moment in disbelief, staring at the boy's face. ''..Jake?"
Filled with shame, the boy spoke. "Yes, it's me.'' He briefly looked to the icy floor, then back up to you two.
Finally finding your voice, you clench your fists, glaring daggers at both the accompanying grunts, then to your 'friend'.
''How could you do this, Jake?!" Your voice struck the air, and the world seemed to grow colder, just a bit. You saw Jake visibly flinch, his arms remaining by his sides.
''You don't understand.'' He glanced at Tess, then to you. ''They are going to leave this world in ruins. My best option was join to them, come looking for you guys, then bring you back with me.''
''...I can save all of us.'' He added in a weak voice, subconsciously fidgeting with his own hands. ''Will you please just stop all this fighting and come back with me?"
''Do you hear what you're saying, Jake?" Tess questioned, worry evident in her voice. ''You're fine with what Cypress wants to do to the world as we know it?"
You chime in: ''He's going to destroy Roria, and with it, all of its inhabitants!''
''How can you be okay with that?" Tess asked again.
''I'm doing all I can in my power to help you right now, Tess and (Y/n). What else could I have done in my situation?''
''We were supposed to fight Team Eclipse together, remember?'' The purple-haired girl reminded him. ''The good team*- were going to stop them together. We were going to do whatever it took to stop this horrible tragedy from occurring.''
''Instead, you seem to have given up, and gone over to their side?" You asked him.
Jake shook his head solemnly. ''I'm sorry, I tried that and was beaten. I was not strong enough, and now I'm trying to do what I can to save you both.''
He locked his gaze with yours. ''This is my last offer, will you please give in and come with me?"
Tess' expression hardened into a frown. ''I'm sorry, Jake, we are on a mission and we are not about to give up.''
He sighed. ''Then I'm left with no other choice... (Y/n), we must battle.''
Your heart skipped a beat as you heard him say your name. Meanwhile, your emotions swirled like a hurricane within you, blurring some of your thoughts; you weren't able to think clearly.
Still, you glared back at him.
''If I win, I will be taking you back with me by force.'' His grip was now on his belt, as he went to grab his first Pokéball to throw out. ''It's for your own good.''
You grabbed a Pokéball from your belt as well, before throwing it.
The battle began, with you taking a strong start, easily healing up your Pokémon when they needed it, though you soon came to find you were starting to run out...
Jake's Pokémon started to get the upper hand, landing more critical hits than you needed them to.
Desperately, you try to gain back ground, but his second-last team member landed yet another crit, fainting your second-last Pokémon.
Tess looked on anxiously, as the Team Eclipse grunts watched as well, one of the two even cheering the traitor on.
You start healing up with each turn you have, though it only proved to be a waste as each time you did so, another hit landed and sent it back to square one.
You looked through your bag, double-checking and triple-checking to make sure it wasn't true.
But it was.
Having wasted the potions, and healing items, you freeze for a moment.
Shutting your eyes, you held back tears, before opening them, you order your Pokémon for what you hoped would be the finishing blow.
The attack connected with the Vaporeon's face, but the Bubble Jet Pokémon held on only just a sliver..
''Vaporeon, HYDRO PUMP!''
The tears started falling down your face as you turned your gaze to your Pokémon, seeing them on the ground, fainted.
You were never going to forgive yourself for this. You were also sure your Pokémon would feel the same...
Tess stared at you in disbelief, not knowing what to do.
One of her friends had just lost, the one who had defeated her so easily sometime before.
''You are both my best friends- you two and-'' Jake started.
''Don't- don't even say it.'' Tess cut in angrily, blinking back tears.
He looked behind him as the grunts came to your side, grabbing your arms and taking the Pokéballs off your belt roughly, making you grumble.
Jake lowered his head, as he turned to face the exit. ''We will leave now.'' He dejectedly announced.
The grunts nodded at this, beginning to make you walk out into the cold mountainous air, with Jake in front. He was silent.
As your anger seemed to start simmering, competing with the icy atmosphere...
The world got colder, bit by bit..
The good team*
changed that up because of slightly altered story reasons, let's just say you're not the one with the necklace looks over at eclipsed i mean what