(6:00 PM, October 20th)

After a hellish rescue in a howling blizzard, Jarod is seen up and about after resting for a few hours prepping dinner for himself and his faithful Pokémon team.

"Alright that should do it for the stew, now to prepare the food for my team". Jarod quips to himself. "I'm still finding it hard to believe what the doctor said about Diantha. The fact she could ve perished out there if Lucario didn't sense her aura like he did is just too much to comprehend".

Meanwhile by the fireplace, both Jarods and Dianthas pokemon are resting by the firelight. Anubis watches over gardevoir with concern, earlier that day they discovered that she had escaped from her poke ball just after Diantha collapsed. She showed up at Jarod's home about an hour after the rescue, half frozen and barely conscious. Anubis quickly let her in and caught her as she collapsed and immediately began tending to her with his trainer's assistance.

"Please Arceus…. Let her wake up…". Anubis says somberly

"Anubis, Are you alright"? Jarod asks, having heard him mumbling to himself.

"Master…. Could I talk to you about something in private"? Of course, we're a team, we all support each other. Jarod replies as the two head into his room.

"What's on your mind, you seem to be a lot more concerned about gardevoir than I expected". Jarod notes.

"Well…. it's kind of…. Complicated. You see, during the ceremony after your victory speech, during the party afterwards, Gardevoir actually asked me to dance with her". explains the aura fighter.

"Seriously, wow that's sweet Anubis". Jarod replies in surprise.

"Yeah, I suppose so. However, I can't stop thinking about her and every time I do my heart starts racing…. I can't understand what it is".

"Aww Lucario its rather obvious. You ve been bitten by the lovebug". Jarod chuckles. "And before ya knock me over the head, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Trust me, because I'm in the same boat as you".

"Really"? Anubis questions in surprise.

"Yes, that same night me and Diantha began chatting and gossiping about life and our future. It was during the champions ball that we ended up dancing together just as you and gardevoir did. I began feeling the same way afterwards, and wilkstrom even says that he saw her blushing at me during the whole thing".

(Flashback)

The center of lumiose city is bustling with activity as the region celebrates the crowning of the new champion. Trainers and fans gather in lines to meet Jarod. Music can be heard blaring. Inside the Prism tower , The gym arena has been converted temporarily into a dancefloor where people are getting down and grooving the night away. In the commotion, Jarod slips away to the balcony near the top of the tower.

(" I still can't believe that I'm now an official champion"). He quips out loud to himself. Another voice is heard.

"Mind if I join you"? Diantha says stepping out onto the deck .A gust of cool evening air blows through.

"Sure, I dont mind". Replies Jarod, as he continues to stare up at the starlit sky.

"So... What are you planning to do now"? Diantha asks. "Now that you're a champion, you ve become the hot topic all around kalos.

"Hmm, honestly I plan on sticking around for awhile, theres an interesting battle maison in Kiloude city, not to mention I've heard reports of some strangely colored pokemon appearing around the region too". Replies the hazel eyed trainer.

"I see, I'm gonna be focusing on an upcoming shoot in Coumarine". Diantha says, as another cool breeze blows through, causing her to shiver which catches jarods attention.

"Brrrr". She chatters.

"Oh dear, are you cold"? Jarod asks in concern

'''it is rather brisk up here". Replies the blue eyed actress.

"Why don't we head back in and rejoin the party, I hear they re holding a dance battle and I'm eager to show my stuff". Jarod says. At that moment, as he turns to head in , his hand lightly brushes against Dianthas own hand, causing her to blush slightly.

(" Why did that cause my heart to jump all of a sudden"). She says to herself.

"Hey, you coming"? Jarod calls out, snapping her out of her sudden stupor.

"Oh... Yeah, right behind you". Diantha says quickly following him in.

(Flashback ends)

"Wow… that's quite the coincidence isn't it". Anubis sighs.

"Yeah it is". Jarod agrees.

"Eh-hem, Jarod I don't mean to interrupt you but I think that Diantha is starting to awaken". Venus states.

"What, are you sure"?

"Yes, I am, as I was returning to my spot by the fire, I heard a sound emanate from her and she moved slightly as well".

"Well then, let us make haste and go to her side at once". Jarod says. Venus, Anubis, and Jarod all hustle to the living room where Diantha lay, recovering from her brush with death in the freezing cold. The rest of the team are already gathered except for Oblivion and Spectra. Jarod kneels down beside her as her eyes begin to flutter.

"…. mmmph…"

"Diantha, can you hear me"? Jarod asks as he gently grasps her hand.

("that voice….it sounds familiar") Diantha says in her mind, as she slowly begins to open her eyes.

"Diantha, are you with us"? Jarod states as she finally opens her eyes, looking directly into his hazel hues.

"…Jarod…. Is that you"? Diantha weakly asks.

"Yeah, it's me. You gave us all quite a scare. Are you alright"?

"I feel rather weak but at least warm…. How did I end up here"? Diantha asks, her voice weak.

"You collapsed on route 19 in the blizzard. Anubis, my lucario detected your weakening aura and me and Flare found you and rescued you. We had to battle through the howling wind and even dodge a falling tree that is now blocking the path between my home and Snowbelle city. I called for help and a doctor managed to find a way here. He told me that if I hadn't found you when I did, you would have perished from extreme hypothermia". Jarod explains, recalling the harrowing ordeal.

"Oh my…. I really came close to death…. but you saved me…". Diantha says blushing very faintly

"Well not just me, Lucario and infernape were a huge help as well. I couldn't have done it without them". States Jarod humbly.

"…Sincerely…. thank you, I don't know how I could ever repay you for this… Wait, my pokemon..."? Diantha tries to sit up, however she is still weak from her ordeal and passes out for a few moments.

"Nnngh…."

"Whoa, stay with me now"! Jarod cries out.

"…. urrgh… I... I feel dizzy". Diantha says wearily with half lidded eyes.

"You need to take it easy. You have been unconscious for about 5 hours and your body is weak from the cold. Just rest. Okay, me and the team will take care of you and your pokemon". Jarod says caringly with a slight glimmer in his eyes.

"...But that's a lot of work... You 'll exhaust yourself". Diantha says concernedly.

"Don't you worry about me, Its no trouble for me". Jarod replies gently. "You just focus on healing and regaining your strength".

"…Alright…". Diantha says as she falls asleep once more. Jarod gently pulls the blanket back up onto her while brushing a strand of hair out of her eyes.

"Sweet dreams….my angel". Jarod states as he quietly exits the room and returns to the kitchen, his team returning to their own business.