the pokemon adventures manga is super dark so I'm basing an ask around Courtney choosing to drop the whole plan because her civilian BF (unknowing of her true identity) is about to die, thanks to the whole groudon incident
Courtney dropping Team Magma's plan for her boyfriend
A/n: I read the Pokemon Adventures manga purely for this request, and I was not ready for the jump from "I'm going to win all of the Pokémon Contests!" to "We are going to control the media and commit arson." Since you mentioned the Pokémon Adventures manga, I based it off of that version of Courtney specifically (just ignore the fact the gif is of ORAS Courtney, they're the only gifs of her available).
Thank you for requesting, and I hope you enjoy!
Courtney x male reader
Courtney trudges through the downpour currently soaking the streets of Lilycove City. While the civilians around her rush to shelter themselves from the rain, she simply chews a piece of gum as she leisurely strolls through the city.
Even the fact that she doesn't have her Team Magma jacket right now isn't enough to make her afraid of a little drizzle, the thought of carching a cold doesn't even bother her in the slightest.
As she ponders whether to take a shopping (or stealing) spree at the department store, she feels something suddenly drape over her head and shoulders: a coat. She looks around to find out where the mysterious covering came from and sees you standing next to her, now completely vulnerable to the rain.
"I didn't ask you to do that."
"You didn't have to. You looked cold, so I figured I'd help."
"You really think you can impress me with some act of chivalry?"
"Well, if you don't want it, I can always take it back."
You reach for your coat, but Courtney immediately puts her arms through the sleeves and knocks your hand away, causimg you to give a small smile.
"I'm Y/N, by the way."
"...Courtney."
"Courtney, huh? That's a cute name."
Hearing your response, Courtney forces herself to stifle a laugh, albeit very poorly. In all her time at Team Magma, all she's ever heard are demeaning names are insults: demon, monster, witch. If she had her team uniform on right now, you'd probably be doing the same. Instead, here you are, calling one of the admins of Team Magma...cute.
Just as her laughter finally dies down, your confused expression threatens to bring it back with a vengeance.
"Courtney? Are you ok? Did I say something funny?"
"It's nothing. You wouldn't get it."
Still confused, you decide to brush the feeling aside upon remembering the time.
"Anyway, I better get going, but it was nice meeting you, Courtney."
You hold out your hand for her to shake, which she stares at for a few seconds before doing so, as if she was contemplating leaving you hanging until something inside her forced her to act.
You take off running. She watches you leave with an emotionless expression before coming to a sudden realisation.
"Hey! What about your coat?"
"You can give it back the next time we meet! My number's in the pocket!"
As soon as you disappear through the rainfall, Courtney searches the pockets of your coat and finds your PokéNav number scribbled on a scrap of paper. Even with the freezing cold air around her, Courtney's stoic face still manages a slight blush at the thought that you planned to ask her out from the moment you laid eyes on her.
In her room at the Team Magma base, Courtney stares at your coat hanging on the door with conflicting emotions. On one hand, it would be all too easy to just keep the coat fpr herself. You had literally handed it to her, after all. And yet, she couldn't help but feel compelled to take you up on your offer.
Letting out a sigh, Courtney took out her PokéNav and dialled your number. You offered to meet her at Lilycove beach, and while she'd rather stay far away from any bodyof water, she decided to compromise and agree for now, purely because she was interested to see how your date would go. Besides, with it being such a short distance from the hideout, at least she wouldn't have to walk far.
Courtney walks along the sands of the beach, your coat hanging over her shoulder and a piece of gum in her mouth. She notices you gazing out at the sea and calls to you. You look over at her and greet her with a smile and wave.
"So, how come you wanted to meet out here?"
"I don't know, there's just something about the sea that I can't help but love."
Courtney turns towards the sea, the sight of it only causes her stern expression to lower even more.
"I don't see it."
"Well, that's because I think it's what you can't see that makes it truly beautiful."
"...How do you mean?"
"I read somewhere that apparently we've only discovered about 20% of everything the ocean has to offer, and that over 80% still remains unexplored."
"How do you find that beautiful?"
"Think about it. All those secrets yet to be uncovered, so many species still to be discovered. We could spend countless lives adventuring through the ocean, and there'd still be more we haven't seen. Isn't it the thought of those surprises lying in store for us that makes life worth living? After all...it's that kind of thinking that made me fall for you. I can't help but wonder...what surprises you might have for me."
Your comment makes Courtney's serious expression lighten up instantly. She bursts into another fit of laughter, though she doesn't try to hide it like she did before. It's as if you've hit the nail on the head, while simultaneously being completely clueless as to what "surprises" she's keeping from you.
Although you still don't understand why Courtney laughs so much around you, you're just happy to be the reason why she does so. You end up letting out a small chuckle of your own just from how contagious Courtney's is. This causes you to be caught off guard when she suddenly puts your chin between her thumb and forefinger with a flirtatiois smirk.
"So, you like surprises, huh? Then how about this?"
Courtney suddenly captures your mouth in a kiss. Her hand remains holding your chin while the other wraps around your waist. She continues kissing you, the sweet taste of your lips easily overpowering the salty tang of the sea. Finally, she pulls back, her smirk still on full display.
"Was that surprise to your liking?"
You take a minute to recover, with a bright red blush appearing on your face. You give Courtney a shy smile and a nod, making her pull ypu into another kiss and officially beginning your relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Some time passes, and Courtney joins her leader Maxie on the Submarine Explorer 1 to the Seafloor Cavern. As the submarine dives through the sea, she can't help but think back to what you said about the ocean and its secrets, knowing full well that two of its biggest ones are about to be awoken.
As their destination draws near, Courtney wonders about what you're doing right now, and how you'd feel if you knew what she was really doing. She regrets hiding the truth from you, only telling you she's going to work whenever she gets called in without telling exactly what she does for work. She swallows her doubts for now, believing you'll understand why she did what she did once Team Magma's goal has been accomplished.
Courtney stands next to Maxie as he holds the two orbs controlling the now awake and rampaging Kyogre and Groudon. Unease courses through her body, her hands shaking. No matter how much she tries to fight her nerves, she can't stop thinking about the danger you'll be in if Groudon carries on. She closes her eyes, hoping the situation will have passed by the time she opens them again.
"Groudon has already reached Lilycove city! Our victory is nigh!"
Courtney's eyes open wide with fear at Maxie's declaration. Lilycove City, your home town, is about to be laid to waste in Groudon's spree of destruction, your body most likely crushed or burned to a crisp by its legendary power. Her shaking intensifies, her body quickly nearing its breaking point. Then, she stills.
"Boss...I'd like to hold the orbs, please."
Maxie turns to Courtney in shock and betrayal.
"Huh?! Courtney, what kind of treachery is this?!"
"Groudon has gone on long enough. If it continues, there won't be any humans left to inhabit the land it'll create. Everything we've done will have been for nothing. I thought as long as I got to watch Groudon bulldoze the region for a while, I'd be satisfied. But...I was wrong. Water holds just as much importance in this world as the land does, and I won't let it be destroyed."
"Why are you serious all of a sudden? Is this about that boyfriend of yours? You assured me he wouldn't get in the way of your loyalty!"
"What can I say? I'm full of surprises."
Courtney summons her Ninetales to attack Maxie. With his energy drained from controlling the two legendary Pokémon for so long and all the other Team Magma grunts off fighting elsewhere, Maxie is unable to defend himself as Ninetails pins him to the ground.
Courtney takes a deep breath in preparation, then picks up the Red Orb and the Blue Orb. At first, the orbs take over her mind as they did with Maxie. Courtney starts to lose herself to their power, her concentration slowly fading away.
At that moment, her mind draws to you, the things you taught her, the memories you made and shared together. In a last stand, a surge of willpower courses through her veins, her vigour renewed. She holds the orbs up high and yells out her command.
"Ancient Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon, cease this fighting and return to your slumber at once!"
Feeling Courtney's order call out to them, the two Pokémon do as she demands. Kyogre returns to the Seafloor Cavern, while Groudon moves to rest in the crater of Mt. Chimney, the argument between the two finally sated.
Her goal fulfilled, Courtney laughs out in relief. She falls to her knees, weakened by the power of the orbs, which fall to the ground. Courtney takes a moment to catch her breath and slowly rises to her feet once more. With the disaster averted, Courtney has only one more wish: to see you safe and sound.
Cpurtney rushes to the hospital where she was told you're being held. She finds you laying in bed with a heavy cough, but mostly recovered from the incident. She rushes towards you and pulls you into a hug, with you quickly hugging her back.
"Y/N...I'm glad you're ok."
"I won't be...if you keep holding me so tight."
Courtney loosens her grip and looks into your eyes with a small smile.
"I still can't believe you made it out completely unharmed. I guess you really are full of surprises."
"Yeah...but I think I've had enough of those from now on."
You look at her in confusion.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Her smile simply widens in response. She puts a hand on your cheek and gently pulls you into a kiss. She savours the feeling of your warmth before pulling back with a light chuckle.
"It's nothing. You wouldn't get it."