In the Pokemon universe, a new resource known as Laquium has cast its shadow across the world, seizing control over all it touches. Laquium's presence brings grave consequences: while it inflicts suffering on Pokemon, its effects on humans are found to be even worse, twisting them into unrecognizable forms, stripped of their former selves. Faced with an impossible choice, Liko must put her faith in her longtime nemesis, Amethio, as the fate of Paldea- and the entire world- hangs in the balance. ~ Characters, places, etc. belong to Pokemon; I do not own any of them. Cover art by meeee :) This story is rated PG-13 ~ Rankings Achieved: #2 in Infection #1 in Zombieau 10k reads - 3/24/2026

What can the world offer to heal a broken man? Amethio mindlessly drifts through the majority of his days, and at last, the day before Christmas arrives. He spends it restless and uneasy, unable to shake the sense that something is wrong. When Amethio wakes up expecting Christmas morning, he instead finds himself reliving the same day all over again. Trapped in a time loop with no clear escape, Amethio is forced to confront his choices, his fears, and the people he keeps choosing to hold close. Will he discover what it truly takes to move time forward or will he remain frozen on the eve of Christmas forever? ------- - All Pokemon, as well as most characters and places belong the Pokemon Company. - Image of Amethio on the cover art is from the Pokemon Company - Cover put together on Canva - Story written by PuppitoBurrito - Inspired by multiple Christmas time-loop movies