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Duskwood Detectives - Part 2

Meeting The Hacker

F/f means Favourite flower

Jake X female!Reader

Notification: Message from Jake

There's an alleyway beside your local store. I want you to go there.

Any specific reason?

Because I cannot say this in text. It's too dangerous. We need to talk in person.

Is this your excuse for wanting to know what I look like?

No, I really do need to talk to you. But also yes, for that reason too :)

When?

Right now.

She huffed a laugh down at her phone, shaking her head before getting her coat from its hanger and heading out the front door.

She walked all the way to the local store, the excitement of what was to come making her legs move faster. The small town of Birch Lake was quiet, like it always was. The perfect place where Y/n could stay low.

Turning down the alleyway, it was dark, only lit by a light above the side door of the store.

She looked around as she walked further down the alley, past the store side door, squinting her eyes to try and peer through the darkness but saw no one.

Turning around, her breath hitched seeing she was no longer alone. The figure also seemed to still, shoulders tensing a bit as if surprised that she was actually here.

The figure reached up, putting his hood down slowly and gently.

Her eyes widened. "Is it really you?" She asked, her voice quiet in shock.

He nodded, a small smile forming on his lips as his eyes watched her expression change from surprised to pure happiness.

Before he could register it, she had rushed up to him, throwing her arms around his tall frame. "Oh my- Jake!"

His arms rubbing up and down her back comfortingly as he heard her sniffle. "Y/n" He whispered, taking in her scent, her pleasant smell of lavender and F/f. He felt tears of his own start to form.

Though they have known each other for a few years now, this was the first time they had seen eachother's faces. And that fact hit them straight in the feels.

The two cried together, for all they had been through, with the kidnapping of Jake's sister, Hannah. For Richey's death. For all they had sacrificed to make sure they got a happy ending out of the situation. And it all payed off.

Without Y/n, they probably never would have found Hannah. And without Jake, they never would of had the resources for the investigation. Their friends also each played a part in helping find the lost young woman.

"We're alright" He reassured. "Don't worry"

"The only one I worry about is you" Y/n replied, pulling back from the hug but staying close. "What are you doing here?"

His hands reached up to wipe away the remaining tears on her dampened cheeks. "I had to see you" He whispered out his confession.

She smiled in return, resting her hand on his as he cupped her cheeks. "Duskwood is 6 hours away and...And, well, here you are" She said softly. "Jake, this kind of thing, going out of your way to see me, can be dangerous. We both know that"

"I'm aware. I wouldn't have come if it wasn't important" He stopped for a moment because speaking again. "That's a lie, I most likely would just come out here to see you"

"And I would do the same...if I knew where you lived, that is" She joked.

He laughed. "Same sense of humour" He said.

"Same sense of formality" She chuckled with him.

"Still trying to get used to actually talking to people. It's strange" He said.

After catching up, the two were walking back to Y/n house when Jake suddenly turned the conversation. "I need to tell you something. It's about Richy. I..saw him in person" Jake said.

Y/n eyes widened slightly. "You talked to him?" She asked.

He nodded. "He didn't know who I was, and I didn't want him to know. I was worried it would scare him off. So, I need you to..." He trailed off.

"You want me to talk to him" She stated.

Jake nodded again. "Yes. I got his location and everything right here" He held up his phone. "All you have to do is convince him to talk about Duskwood"

"That's a big ask. I mean, the man fled from the scene of a crime he helped commit, kidnapping one of his friends and killing another girl.

"That's why I want you to talk to him. If he's done it once, it could happen again. Hannah and Lilly are the only family I have left. Their safety is very important to me. And I'm gonna protect them with all I have. And if he does possess a motive, I'm sorry, but I will put him in jail" Jake said, moving his hands from her cheeks to hold her hands. "I know he was your friend. And he betrayed you. This isn't going to be the easiest thing you've ever done. So I need your confirmation. Will you talk to him?"

She stared into those gentle dark eyes of his, thinking. "What if he doesn't want to talk to me?"

"He was very fond of you, Y/n" Jake glanced away, jealousy starting to flood his brain. He shook his head slightly, looking back to Y/n. "I assure you, he will talk"

Part Three

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Imagine getting this text after the events of Duskwood from Jake. Jake is blue and MC aka Y/n is purple.

Duskwood Detectives - Part 1

Notification: Message from Jake

You tapped into the message only to receive surprising news.

I have a situation. And I can't do it alone, I need you.

What is it?

I found him, Y/n. He's alive

Who?

A moment later he texted again.

I found Richy.

Your eyes widened as you stared at your phone, tears starting to form just by looking at his name on the screen. The man you thought had died in a fire. Richy was alive.

Where is he?

That's what I need help with. I tracked an image of him from a shop cctv footage. He was shoplifting.

He probably doesn't have any money on him ever since the fire...Are you sure it's him?

Positive

Let's get started then.

You hesitated before texting again.

Oh..and Jake?

Yes?

I missed you. And thank you for this.

Just trying to help.

And I missed you too.

Time to find your friend. But, would you tell the others?

Part Two

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Duskwood Detectives

Part 4 Choice 2

Go With Jake

"I'll be okay, Rich. But thanks for the offer. I've got a friend that lives here so I'll stay at his place" Y/n smiled.

Richy raised an eyebrow in question. "Friend or boyfriend?" He asked.

"Bit of both" Y/n laughed.

Richy smiled, though his eyes held hurt as he averted his gaze.

"Speaking of my friend, he's probably on his way to pick me up now, so I better get going. Give me Carlo's address so I can pay you a visit" She said, handing him her phone, the Notes app already open and ready for him to use.

"Already open. It's like you planned this" Richy joked, typing the address into her phone before handing it back to her.

"Well, I like to be ready for things such as this" She said, putting her phone away.

She stood up, resting her hand on his back comfortingly. "I'll see you later, Richy. Don't spend any more time here tonight. Go home and rest, please"

Richy looked up at her and nodded, standing up and pulling her into a hug. "I missed you" He said.

"I missed you too, Rich" She mumbled back, kissing his cheek before pulling away and heading out of the bar.

Richy watched her leave before turning back around and leaving money on the bar for the owners to collect. He then sighed, telling himself this would be the last time he ever goes into this place. And he's stick to that plan, for Y/n.

Y/n walked over to Jake, who was sat on a bench outside the bar, waiting for her. Looking up, he immediately stood seeing it was her.

"What happened? What did he say?" He rushed to ask.

"We'll have to wait and see where his mind is tomorrow. He's drunk at the moment so I don't think anything he says will be honest. He gave me his friends address so we can visit him tomorrow" She answered, falling into step with him as the two walked to his place.

"'We'? I..I'm not going with you..?" He said, unsure of himself. "He'd immediately make a run for it"

"You said it yourself, he doesn't know who you are" She said.

"But he definitely will once he sees you're with me" Jake replied, glancing at a police car parked across the road from them, his legs suddenly moving faster.

"Do they have any leads on you yet?" Y/n, catching onto his sudden change in behaviour, glancing at the car.

Jake slowly reached down, his hand slipping into Y/n and squeezing comfortingly. "Not yet. But I have a feeling they will know where I am soon" He answered. "And when they do, you can't be anywhere near me. Or else they'll find you too. And I can't let that happen"

"It won't happen. As long as we get this situation over and done with and get Richy back to Duskwood" She said, squeezing his hand in return.

After arriving at Jake's place, an small cottage house with only room for one or two people to live in, Jake showed Y/n to a bedroom where she could stay the night.

"You can sleep here" He said.

She looked from the single bed to him. "And where will you sleep?" She asked, eyeing his tired eyes and slumped shoulders.

"I'm going to keep an eye on the situation. Make sure nobody goes anywhere they shouldn't" Jake answered.

She immediately shook her head. "I'll do it. You need to sleep" She said.

Jake began to shake his head but allowed her to pull him over to the bed. She pushed him to sit but he took hold of her and pulled her down with him. "Fine, we can both sleep" He said, refusing to have her work while he rested.

Y/n smiled. "Do you have any clothes I could borrow?" She asked.

Jake nodded, standing up and rooting through his travel bag, pulling out a t-shirt and shorts. "I don't know if they'll fit you-"

"It's fine" She cut him off. She started to remove her shirt, causing Jake's eyes to widen in suprise. He quickly spun around, his back facing her. He heard her chuckle quietly at his actions.

He waited for the 'okay' before turning around, his mind going blank at the sight of her in his clothes. She smiled at him. "These are so soft-" She started to compliment the clothes but he spoke over her.

"You can keep them" He said before he could stop himself. He shook his head, closing his eyes before opening them a few seconds later. "If you want..to" he added.

"Thanks" Y/n smiled. "Don't you want to get changed?" She asked.

"Uh..sure" He pulled another shirt out of his bag as well as some pajama pants. "I'll..um. I'll go get changed" he stuttered, rushing out the bedroom door and into his bathroom.

While she waited for him, Y/n got under the covers of the bed, immediately being smothered by his scent. She closed her eyes, suddenly feeling sleepy.

Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep. Jake walked out of the bathroom, now dressed in his night clothes, stopped at the bedroom door to see Y/n sleeping peacefully in his bed.

The sight made his heart warm, a smile setting on his face. He walked further into the room, slowly pulling the covers up so he could slip into the bed beside her. He tried giving her space, but on a single bed, it wasn't really possible.

She snuggled into him, hugging his waist, causing him to freeze, his breathing stopping. "'Night, Jake" She mumbled.

Jake released his breath slowly and quietly, lightly resting his arm around her, holding her close. "Goodnight, Y/n" he whispered into the darkness.

The next morning, Y/n woke up. Jake was no longer with her but she could still feel his warmth on his side of the small bed, meaning he had only just woke up. The water was running in the shower, telling her Jake was in there.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

She reluctantly sat up in bed, picking up her phone from the night stand and looking at the caller ID.

She recognised the number. Alan Bloomgate. Chief of police in Duskwood. He had tried to contact her multiple times after the Duskwood incident, but she never picked up.

Pick up

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Duskwood Detectives

Part 5 choice 1

Pick Up

She recognised the number. Alan Bloomgate. Chief of police in Duskwood. He had tried to contact her multiple times after the Duskwood incident, but she never picked up.

Until now.

"Stop calling me" She ordered.

"Ms. L/n, I am only contacting you because you are in touch with one of our top criminals in the state" Alan said. "And you were also involved in the criminal activity of your hacker friend"

"That so called 'Criminal activity' saved our friend's life" She said, angrily.

"But got another killed. Or not? You are aware that Richy Roger is alive, correct?" Alan said.

She could almost feel his smirk on the other end of the line. "I'm aware" She said.

"You do also realise that he is also a wanted criminal, correct?" Alan asked.

Y/n rolled her eyes. "Yes. What are you trying to say?"

"I'm just saying you seem to have a history of making friends with the wrong sort of people" He answered. "Ms.L/n, I'm going to need you to come back to Duskwood and talk to me at the police station"

Y/n looked up at Jake, who had just come out of the shower, a towel around his waist, chest bare. His eyes widened, remembering Y/n who still in his room. He quickly jumped back into the bathroom and closed the door quietly, seeing that Y/n was on a call. "Are you tracking me?" She asked, after Jake had left, a blush on her face after seeing him half naked. She shook her thoughts away, focusing back on Alan.

"It's part of our protocol, Ms. I will also warn you that if you do not come to the police station in one week, I will add you to our criminal watchlist" Alan said.

"I thought I was already on your watchlist" She said, furrowing her eyebrows.

"The temporary one, yes. But I can add you to the actual one if you wish?" He joked but there was a serious tone to it. "And don't think I haven't noticed you're in a different state"

"I'm visiting Richy, that's why I'm in Forest-Edge" Y/n told him.

"I have a feeling it is more than just catching up with an old friend, Ms.L/n" Alan stated.

"Well, you're wrong. Richy was framed by Phill, Alan. None of that was his fault" She said.

"I know" Alan replied in a softer voice. "But there is no evidence to support it. What do you have to prove his innocence?"

"A witness" She replied.

"A witness? Who?" Alan asked.

Me

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Duskwood Detectives - Part 3

Richy

After a long drive to another town called Forest-Edge, Y/n and Jake got out of the car and looked over at a local bar, the loud laughter and chatter of the people inside could be heard.

"Remember, all you got to do is get him to come to Duskwood. We can ask more questions once we're at my safe house" Jake said, Y/n nodding as they stopped across the road from a bar. Jake held up his phone, seeing Richy was inside the bar. He showed Y/n, who glanced down at the phone then at the bar. "Okay, go get him"

Y/n nodded, giving Jake a smile before crossing the road and heading into the bar. She surveyed the bar, it was quite crowded for a Wednesday, though in a crowd of hundreds, she would still be able to spot her friends.

Richy sat at the bar, gloomily staring at a half drunk beer bottle. After taking a deep breath, she casually made her way over to him.

"Is this seat taken?" She asked.

The man immediately looked up at her, shock flooding his face. "Y/n!?" He shut himself up, glancing around at the people in the bar. He started to stand up, to try and make an escape, only for Y/n to push him back down, by placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Sit" A moment later she added. "Please" Richy stared at her, giving up and turning back to his drink as Y/n hesitantly sat down beside him. "I'm sure you know why I'm here. And who sent me"

Richy continued to stare at his drink. "I knew you'd come for me sooner or later" He sighed. "Can't hide from your Hacker friend. He's really good at stalking people"

"He's just making sure you're safe. Meanwhile I didn't even know you were still alive. And I'm upset that I got that piece of information from Jake and not you" her voice grew stern near the end of her sentence.

He cringed. "I'm sorry. I didn't have time to really think about all this, I didn't think about needing money, I didn't think about telling you all that I was alive, I just did what I thought was the best way to end this. And faking my death, at the time, seemed like the only plan I could make up" Richy apologized.

"I should've come to Duskwood during all that. I would've been there to help you-" Richy cut her off, shaking his head as he turned to finally look at her properly and sincerely.

"No, that would've gotten you killed. Phil wanted to kill you, you know? He had this cruel plan to hook up with you then murder you and bury you where nobody would find you. He had it all drawn out as if it was some kind of heist. Glad the asshole is in jail. The man was an absolute psychopath" Richy took another sip of his drink, clearly he seemed to be on the brink of drunkenness.

It was quiet as Y/n took in her friend. His eyes dropped from lack of sleep, his skin looked dull, his whole body was practically hunched over the drink in his hand, which was one beer too many.

"Is this what you do everyday? Sit in a bar and drink your sorrows away?" Y/n asked, suddenly saddened by the thought of her friend losing himself.

He looked at her. "It's better than going back and seeing everyone again. I just...I can't, I wouldn't be able to handle their judgemental looks. Everyone hates me"

"Richy..." Y/n placed her hand over his. His eyes stared at their hands as he stiffened. "Nobody's gonna hate you for any longer than a day if you just go back and apologize. Right now, they're all mourning the loss of their friend, you. Don't you think they deserve the truth?"

"That's easy for you to say. I don't think I could ever go back there. There are too many bad memories in Duskwood and I really don't want to relive that whole think again"

"I'll be there with you. You're not alone, Richy. No matter how hard you try to be. You've always got someone watching your back" Y/n smiled softly, causing Richy to give a small smile back.

"Thanks" He mumbled, too lost in her eyes to say anything else.

"Just trying to help a friend. Richy, I really care about you and I felt angry about your betrayal but I got over it when Jake told me you were alive. Jennifer's death wasn't your fault, Phil is mostly to blame. You just got stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time" Y/n said.

"But that's not what happene-" Y/n put a finger to her lips.

"You're a good person, Rich" She said, leaning closer, narrowing her eyes slightly. "And I really don't want to see you behind bars"

Meanwhile.

Outside the bar, Jake stood. His hood up, hands in his hoodie pockets as he watched Y/n and Richy converse, doing what he did best. Protecting her from afar.

Of course, he never wanted to let Y/n talk to Richy alone but he just had to deal with it. For all to go well they needed Richy's trust and secrets.

He also needed Y/n's. So by letting them talk among themselves he showed that he trusted Y/n with her decisions. So, when she lent closer to Richy, a smile on her face as she spoke to him, he had to trust that she wasn't going to do anything...out of the ordinary.

Jealous, Jealous, Jake

Soon the topic of Duskwood faded out of their conversations. Now they just talked about anything, from past to future.

"So, where are you staying now?" Y/n asked.

"Oh, I met someone a day after I arrived here in Forest-Edge. His name is Carlos. He gave me his spare room to use for free. His excuse was that it was winter and he was a good person. Which I can agree with him on" Richy chuckled. "Are you heading back to Duskwood tonight?"

He glanced at the clock, then out the window of the bar to the heavy snow falling outside. "Surely not..?" He guessed.

Y/n shook her head. "I have nowhere to stay so I'll have to go back tonight"

"Stay with me. I'm sure Carlos wouldn't mind" Richy started but Y/n immediately shook her head again.

"I don't want to bother him with another guest" She excused.

"You won't be bothering him. He's a nice guy. Seriously, I don't want you going out there and driving home in those weather conditions. Please" Richy begged.

She hesitated, weighing her options. She could go with Richy and stay with him until morning or she could decline and go with Jake to wherever he lived. Which would she choose?

Go with Richy

Go with Jake

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Duskwood Detectives - Chapters (So far)

Blurb; After so long the question has finally been answered...Five years later. Following Jake's advice, Y/n has gone into hiding. But a message from the hacker brings her back into action again after a secret is revealed. Now Y/n must handle both the troubles from Duskwood and travel to a new town where all hell breaks loose... Forest-Edge.

I also want to specify that the reader and Jake/Richy are around late 20s to early thirties in the game and this sequel will be yet five more years later, making them in their mid to late 30s.

Part One - Message From Jake

Part Two - Meeting The Hacker

Part Three - Richy

Part Four Choice 1 - Go with Richy

Part Four Choice 2 - Go with Jake

Part Five Choice 1 - Pick Up

Part Five Choice 2 - Pick Up

Part 6 - Me (Richy story)

Part 6 - Me (Jake story)

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Duskwood Detectives

Part 4 Choice 1

Go with Richy

"Okay, then. If you say he won't mind, fine" She decided.

Richy smiled, standing up and grabbing his coat, slipping it on. Y/n stood up and followed him out of the bar.

Jake was quick to hide behind the buildings side wall, peering around it to watch Y/n get into Richy's car. "It's a cold night" Richy commented before getting into the passenger's seat and closing the door, Y/n turning the car on.

"what the hell?" Jake mumbled to himself. This wasn't supposed to happen at all.

He took out his phone, glancing up at the car as it started to drive off. He had already taken a picture of its licence plate so he could track Richy.

He went straight for Y/n contact, which was pinned to the top for fast access.

What's going on?

He texted, waiting for her to reply. No response came during the next 20 seconds, so Jake tried again.

Y/n, why did you get into Richy's car? What are you doing? Please answer me

Her phone continued to buzz, making her stop her conversation and take her phone out.

I'm okay, Jake. Don't worry, I'm just making sure Richy gets home safe. I'm driving so I can't text any more

Jake sighed in relief as he read her reply.

Okay, but text me when you get there

I will

Once the two arrived at Carlo's house, Richy opened the door with a spare key and let himself in, closing the door after Y/n was inside.

"Tell Carlos he's got a very nice house" Y/n smiled, looking around at the electric fire and cozy living space.

"You can tell him yourself when he comes back. Do you want a drink?" Richy said, Y/n shaking her head in response.

"No, and you shouldn't drink any more either" She said. She did have a drink at the bar but not as much as Richy.

Richy sighed. "You're right. I just can't help it" He said. "The past three years have not been my finest. I did a lot of shitty things"

"Let's forget about all of it for tonight. It's all I've been thinking about for the past three years. I just wanna sleep" She said.

"Okay. Well, Carlos only has one bed for his guests, it's the room I use. You can have it for the night and I'll sleep somewhere else?" He offered.

"No, I can't possibly chuck you out of your bed. Plus, you need rest as well. Proper rest. We'll share" She said.

Richy looking unsure of himself before nodding in agreement. "Okay" he stood up. "I'll get you some clothes"

He walked out of the room, leaving Y/n to her thoughts. A buzz from her phone made her snap out of it and take her phone out to look at the new message.

Are you alright? Have you arrive at Richy's place?"

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm gonna stay the night at Richy's so I'll message you in the morning. Okay, Jake?

Okay. Don't forget to

I won't

Goodnight, Y/n

Goodnight, Jake

After Y/n got dressed into the clothes Richy had lent her, she got into bed beside him. He had already gotten dressed in the bathroom.

"Goodnight, Rich" She smiled, closing her eyes as Richy turned the light off.

"Goodnight, Y/n" Richy replied, though Y/n had already fallen asleep. "I love you" he whispered.

The next morning, Richy had woke up first. Y/n could hear him cooking breakfast for the two of them in the kitchen. She smiled, opening her eyes slowly, only for her phone to ring.

She groaned, reluctantly sitting up and grabbing her phone from the night stand, looking at the caller ID.

She recognised the number. Alan Bloomgate. Chief of police in Duskwood. He had tried to contact her multiple times after the Duskwood incident, but she never picked up.

Pick up.

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I might end up adding more to both part 6s of Duskwood Detectives just because I didn't add an option to the end of Jake's part and I want to write the horse riding part of Richy's in part 6, so that part 6 of both would include a cool activity that Y/n and Jake/Richy do and then get back to the story in part 7.

What do you think? Also what would you like to see more of? I'm thinking about bringing the other characters from the game in, Dan, Jessie, Cleo, etc. Should I?