Rush POV

"F-Frost..?" I asked in disbelief, seeing him hunched over, standing on Metagross, who was covered in gashes and had a hole in the direct center of his face.

"It looks like Frost has been affected by the same thing that has overtaken the wild Pokémon." Marshadow said, taking a step forward.

"If that is the case, then we must restrain him immediately." I swallowed the lump in my throat and looked to my right, seeing Doll holding Cream, but she...

"Cream is hurt bad!" I shouted, pointing to the two. Marshadow nodded.

"Gem, you will help Doll take care of Cream. Rush, you and I will restrain Frost." He spoke quickly and urgently.

"Y-Yeah, we can-" I was cut off by Dragon Rush knocking the three of us out of the way.

"I knew that metal bastard was weak! All brains and no brawn!" Garchomp yelled after seeing the dead Metagross. Frost lifted his head up to reveal his now black eyes and white irises before zooming straight towards Garchomp.

"You! I'll make you pay for humiliating me!" He yelled as he tried shooting a Fire Blast at him, but Frost slid under and jumped up to slash Garchomp's torso from bottom to top, leaving a giant gash with blood pouring out.

"U-Ugh, that won't k-keep me down..." He muttered before using Dragon Claw, which Frost dodged easily. Frost jumped back and there was a second of silence... until he shot forward and reared his claw back. Marshadow got in his way, trying to stop him, but Frost used Dig and went under him. Popping out right in front of Garchomp, Frost jumped and swung his claw.

"G-Get away fro-" The mega dragon's words were cut short as his head flew off, blood gushing like a fountain, covering everything nearby, including me, Gem, and Marshadow.

"H-H-Hah..." Gem stumbled back and stared at his own blood soaked limbs, Marshadow had his head down where his face wasn't visible, and I only stared at Frost, who looked back at me. His expression was blank as he wiped the blood off his face. I took a step forward.

"Frost?"

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Scizor POV

The Beartic tried to hit me with Superpower, but it didn't do much as I took it and sent a Bullet Punch right to its gut before whipping around and head-butting the Goodra. I kicked the Beartic away and slashed at the Ferrothorn trying to use Leech Seed, which I then followed up with X-Scissor, sending it flying into the Tentacruel. The Arbok came up from behind and coiled around me, letting the Haxorus hit me with Close Combat, but it didn't do a lot of damage, and most of it hit the Arbok, killing it pretty easily. I threw the Arbok's corpse away and rushed Haxorus. We exchanged Dragon and Metal Claws before I backed up, dodging the Tentacruel's Hydro Pump. I grabbed the arm of the Ferrothorn, who tried a sneak attack, and began bashing the Tentacruel with it, killing it in a few hits. The Ferrothorn tried taking me out with Self Destruct, but I threw it right before it blew up, knocking me back and doing a shit ton of damage to the Haxorus, Beartic, and Goodra.

"Three of them are dead, and he does not even look tired. Where are the rest?" I heard Darkrai ask the Malamar.

"Most of the rest are already dead, and we have no Mutated left aside from the Haxorus. The two that are left are currently stalling Gothitelle and Lopunny, so your underlings will have to fight Scizor as well, because the only other two Infected are busy, and I think I will join them to ensure those two heroes meet their demise. In fact... Lurantis, come with me." Malamar replied before turning and leaving, with Lurantis shrugging and following after him.

"No wonder those two aren't here... they better not die!" I thought before blocking the Haxorus' Iron Tail. I'll just trust that those two can handle it...

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Marshadow POV

"Frost?" Rush muttered as he stepped forward, though Frost did not react to it.

"Are you... all there?" He asked. Frost turned to Doll and Cream, then bolted directly at them. I got in the way and used Will-O-Wisp, hoping to slow him down, but it seemed to do nothing as Frost simply jumped over me. Before Frost could reach them, Gem used Ally Switch, swapping positions with Doll and Cream, then blocking a Quick Attack with his jewel. I sped forward and aimed a Drain Punch at his head, though it didn't make contact. Frost sidestepped and quickly grabbed my arm, trying to pierce it with an icicle, but I quickly kicked him away beforehand.

"Gem, take Doll and Cream out of here." I told him as Frost once again shot towards us. I intercepted him and we locked hands.

"R-Right!" Gem shouted from behind me before he reverted back to normal and began carrying Cream and helping Doll walk. Frost broke his hold and attempted to give chase, but he received a powerful blow to his chest, sending him back some. His torso burned heavily and he hunched over in pain, the fire around my fist dissipating.

"Rush, I need your help in restraining Frost." I looked to him as Frost's wound slowly began healing.

"I-I... can't..." He muttered as tears built up in his eyes.

"I don't... F-Frost- he can't..." His breathing became more rapid as he stared at Frost, who looked back.

"Rush!" I yelled as Frost jumped at him, claws ready to slice through flesh. I would not make it in time, so I quickly shot Swift, the stars connecting merely a second before Rush was hit. The attack was thrown off by my Swift, but it did not prevent it outright, Rush's half severed leg was proof enough. He kicked Frost away with his other leg and screamed. I got in front of him and looked the injury over.

"It can be healed. It is not bleeding as much as if it were cut off, I would say you have around an hour before the risk of dying." I spoke, grabbing Rush's bandana and wrapping up the wound as best as my abilities allow. Thankfully, the bandana is big enough to keep it closed, for now.

"This will prevent large amounts of blood from spilling out, giving you perhaps thirty more minutes." I said before turning around, Frost now staring us down.

"Damn, I can not take Rush away without Frost attacking, but I can not leave him either. Even if Frost doesn't attack, then will we be able to find him after all of this is-" My thoughts were interrupted by Frost jumping at me. I could not dodge, so I had to counter, but before we made contact, a figure dropped in between us and punched him, sending him hurtling into a far off building.

"Two Helping Hands with a Mega Punch really gets the job done huh?" It was Judo, who looked back at us with a worried expression.

"Doesn't look like Rush is okay..."

"He should be fine as long as he is brought to the hospital immediately." I said as Shine and Sylvee walked forward as well.

"Then get him out of here! We've got this!" He shouted before getting into a fighting stance. I nodded and picked up Rush before leaving.

"I hope they can restrain him."