the alcott | JAKEDEN AU

the start of it all

JAKE POV:

"How do you know that they have her?" Ashley asked Gabby and Ellie. It was early spring at this point and Grett has gone missing. Jake watched the group, unsure. He knew the Phoenix Order were terrible people but- why would they take Grett?

"Last time they raided us, Yul threatened her. I mean that has to be the only case scenario" Ellie told Ashley, folding her arms.

"I mean.. I think Ellies right. It does seem like Yul would pull some shit like that. We just have to think how we are going to get her back." Yeona stated, looking over at her girlfriend. Ashley sighed and looked down. Jake frowned a bit, he can tell she has been overworked as she was basically the leader of the Miracles.

"I think we can do this! We have all the possible weapons we could need if they try to kill us- which is an understatement." Jake exclaimed, trying to lighten the mood. He looked over at Ash.

"Yeah but what if we get there and shes not there? What then?" Ashley uttered. Jake frowned a bit, seeing his best friend anxious.

"Then we kick Yuls butt!" Gabby laughed, with an evil smile. Ellie shook her head laughing as she looked at her girlfriend.

"Don't have to ask me twice, I'm in!" Yeona smirked. Yeona would always tell Ashley and Jake stories about her and Yul's quarrels from when they were younger so its not surprising she would say that.

"Okay fine, we'll leave soon. Everyone get ready!" Ashley ordered, everyone cheering. Jake watched as everyone formed groups to get ready. He then felt a hand on his shoulder, he turned around to see Shawn.

"What is it Shawn?" Jake lifted a brow. Shawn sighed.

"I don't feel like this is a good idea, Jake." Shawn put a hand on Jakes shoulder.

"Then.. why didn't you say that earlier? I'm sure there could've been adjustments made or something-"

"I know I know- I do hope Grett is safe but, you know I care about you a lot? I don't wanna see some dickhead try to murder you!"

"Shawn!" Jake laughed, smiling at his brothers protectiveness. "I'll be fine, and so will you! How can a few people be worse than those hoards of zombies we fought off?"

"Okay yeah, we totally kicked ass at that. Just be careful, okay?"

"Planning on it, don't worry! Now help me sort some weapons together." Jake smiled, patting his older brother on the shoulder. Jake walked over to his bag and pulled out some daggers that would work. Jake wasn't the type to hurt people- but if it was for the safety of his friends and family, he would. He adjusted his belt to fit his dagger and got up. Shawn picked out a dagger himself and packed some stuff in a bag. "Ready to go?"

"Ready as I'll ever be." The two brothers walked with the rest, going to the Phoenix order. Jake felt anxious about the whole thing, but Grett would do the same if it was him who was taken. Jake bit his lip seeing their building, it had to be an abandoned prison or something.

"I know the Phoenix Order had a lot of members- but this place is huge!" Hunter gasped, surprised.

"Uhh, Ash? How are we gonna get in" Jake put a hand on his best friends shoulder. He knew she always had a plan.

"We can cause a distraction, lure zombies over here. Jake, you me and Hunter can go in while the others wait outside to ensure everythings alright." Ashley gathered everyone around, telling them her plan.

"Sounds good! Knew we could count on you!"

Jake, Ashley and Hunter walked around the brick wall, seeing the fence to climb over.

"You sure its not electric?" Hunter asked Ashley.

"It would need energy, smart ass" Ashley put a hand on her hip. Jake stifled back a laugh. They then waited for the sound of guns to go off and eventually it did.

"Help me up" Jake asked, climbing up. Ashley helped move him over. He landed on his feet and went to help Ashley and Hunter. Ashley dug a tunnel under the fence, the two others helped her. Jake stood up, dusting off his pants and hands.

"Lets split up and cover more ground. If anything goes wrong and someones left behind, theres an alertnative route." Ashley pointed to the tunnel they just created.

"Sounds like a plan, I'll go this way" Jake did a thumbs up, before walking down to the back of the prison. He would walk around, looking if each corner was safe. He wanted to be very cautious and not let down his brother. They already lost their parents to the zombies, even if they weren't that supportive of Jake, it had an impact on both him and Shawn. They were the only family the other one had left. To Jake, family and friends were the important factors given the situation. Jake accidentally turned a corner too quick, lost in thought. He saw Riya and she looked at him. Shit Jake thought to himself. He began running back the way they came, but she was too quick.

"You get back here!" Riya tackled him. He tried to reach for his dagger but she threw it.

"Get off me!" Jake cried out. Jake never gained the strength in the apocalypse, only knew how to kick zombies asses. He continued trying to get out of her reach and then, BANG

Jake woke up hours later, confused. He felt a stinging pain and touched his forehead, seeing blood on it. The boys head was pounding, then his memories come back to him. Riya must have smacked him with something, it was the only explanation. Jake looked around his surroundings, he was in a prison cell. Jake slowly got out of the cot he woke up in, walking over to the bars. There were many people downstairs in the cafeteria, how long has he been out? He then looked over, seeing another boy guarding the cell.

"Can- can you let me go?" Jake mumbled, still out of it.

"Pfft- I think both of us would die if I did that" The boy rolled his eyes. Jake frowned, looking at him. He then remembered, where are Ashley and Hunter?

"Where are my friends?!"

"You were the only one we found- well Riya found. I guess they must've gotten away." He shrugged. Jakes eyes widened, scared for his friends.

"Fuck!" He cried out, shaking the bars. Jake sat down, feeling like a total idiot. What if they died? He couldn't save them because he was too stupid and got tackled! The other guy looked at him, he couldn't help but feel bad, even though he wasn't supposed to.

"Uh- I'm sure they're fine!"

"Shut up! Why do you care?!" Jake looked at him, upset. The boy stopped himself in his tracks.

"So- so you can shut up, you're interupting the others!"

"Theres others?" Jake moved up closer to the bars, looking at the other cells. "Grett?! Are you there?!"

"Be quiet!"

"How can I? You guys have me hostage! What are you guys gonna do, feed me to the zombies?"

"Maybe if you don't shut up!" He looked at Jake whos eyes widened. "That was um- a joke. I'm pretty sure Yul wants to question you. Its best not to lie."

"Question me?! You're kidding." Jake sighed, sitting back down on the bed. He looked out the bars on the wall, seeing zombies walking in the distance. The guard walked off eventually, leaving Jake alone with his thoughts. Jake felt salty tears fill his eyes and stream down his face. Not knowing whether your friends were okay was the worst feeling ever. The guilt was eating him up like an infected wound. The only thing he could do is sit and hope everyone is alright.