Magician's relaxing exposition(invite/MOD)

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~enter~

Walking onward the young magician slightly tilted up his fancy white top hat to wipe off his brow. Penoa briefly glanced up at his favorite hat knowing his 4 currently pokemon were resting in their pokeballs hidden in his head accessory. Hearing the sound of conversations up ahead only meant that he finally arrived to Cherrygrove City. He quickly increased his walking into an slight sprint as the glorious river came into view. A little further ahead his light blue eyes could see buildings reassuring that he indeed arrived to his desired destination.

Slightly out of breath from the sprinting the pink haired youth leaned against an tree as an proud smirk remained upon his lips. Although around this time his eyes noticed an carbon copy of his old appearance standing a few meters ahead holding an sign that said Penoa. Letting out an noticeable growl of irritation the young magician looked away with an angry frown upon his face knowing that one of his twin brothers were awaiting for him. "oi little bro dont be letting your fellow showman hangin" Senoa called forth to get his little brother's attention. Letting out an sigh, the young magician pushed himself off of the tree to greet his older twin brother.

"why bother arriving the Grrrreat and Powerful Penoa does not need your assistance" Penoa remarked crossing his arms as his eyes gazed upon his brother's natural brown hair and matching light blue eyes. "O im sorry to intrude on the great penoa's time although he does look silly with his dyed pink hair" the older brother snapped back while playfully knocking off the magician's prized white top hat. Noticing his hat being knocked off of his head, he anger stomped down his foot as his hands balled into fists. "how dare you waste his time and pugnacious enough to insult the glories hair color of Penoa" he sternly mentioned while getting his face right in front of his brother's own. Senoa did not say anything else except keeping an mischievous smile upon his lips as he poked his brother's shoulder with an pokeball. "you was less annoying when you could play in our grand show together with us 4 but o well the spoiled pooch was missing you anyways" he informed the pink haired youth.

"yes yes he knows Alexander have been rather uncooperative when Penoa left" the young magician replied while gently taking the pokeball. "now instead of listening to your monologues any more i have things to do also mother and father said hello" the older twin said before walking off to take of his own tasks. Now with his annoying older twin brother gone, the pink haired youth pressed the button to bring out his prized furfrou. Once reforming from the brilliant white light the pooch gave out an "frou" as it pointed it nose upward with an smug smirk upon its muzzle. "Alexander your glorious as usual" Penoa said to him as he began to gently scratch the pooch's neck and back of his ear. "fou" it barked as it gently wagged its tail enjoying the attention.

[Zenith]

Beatrix raised a hand to shield the sun from her eyes as she peered into the distance. Over the tops of the trees, she could make out what she thought were a few buildings. She smiled excitedly, and hefted her backpack further up onto her back, reaching to her side belt to pull out a pokeball and released the pokemon inside. Red light flashed into white and then darkened into black as a small bi-pedal rat appeared on the ground beside Beatrix.


“I thought you could use a bit of a walk before we reach Cherrygrove, Nyx” Beatrix said, as she started to walk down the path. She had taken a short detour after catching her Rattata, which she had aptly named Bite-Me a little while back and found a strange, foreign woman who was eager to trade the purple Rattata for an Alolan one. Curious, and not particularly attached to Bite-Me, Beatrix had eagerly accepted. She had named the dark-furred Rattata, Nyx but hadn’t let it out of its pokeball much since she had traded it.


Nyx looked up at Betarix excitedly before dashing around her legs in circles with energetic squeaks. Beatrix laughed as she tried to walk without tripping over the small creature.


She was so busy trying not to fall, that she didn’t see the boy standing outside of Cherrygrove until she was only a few metres away.

“Oh,” she said stopping suddenly, a little startled. The boy had bright pink hair and was dressed in a curiously showy outfit. He must have been a few years younger than her. He was petting a fluffy dog pokemon that Beatrix had only ever seen in textbook pictures – a Furfrou.


Nyx had spotted the pair too. She let out an excited “Tata!” and started to run over to the pair. Beatrix managed to grab the Rattata by the tail and then pull her into her arms before she could rush forward and bother the strangers. She looked awkwardly at the boy, knowing she had probably caught his attention by now.


“Hello,” she said gracelessly, not sure what to do.

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Happily being patted the furfrou continued to tilt his nose upward so his trainer could scratch all of the correct spots. Noticing that Penoa was not wearing his beloved top hat the pooch let out an stern "Fur" as it pointed its paw at the lonely head accessory. "yes Penoa can see he is not looking as glorious although always worried about appearances that is typical of you" the young magician mentioned with an soft smile upon his lips retrieving his hat before crouching back to his pokemon's level. Seeing that his master was looking fabulous like usual the furfrou gave an happy bark as he remained patiently and elegantly sitting. Penoa remained silent as his lips remained an happy expression as he thought about Alexander's current strength. If his memory was correct the pooch did not train much so he should have grown that much stronger while containing the same moveset. Around this time the welcoming stranger approached apparently eager to get an better view of the flamboyant furfrou.

"Ello ello madam Penoa is always eager to greet fans eager for autographs" the young magician pridefully mentioned as he stood up purposely to have his white cap swivel in the slight wind. "although the Grrrreat and Powerful Penoa desire to determine something that can only be done in an 1v1 battle each individual can use only 2 pokemon" he mentioned while his light blue eyes gazed upon the strange looking rattata. Seeing the little rodant Alexander let out an scoff looking away from the disguisting vermin. "if you desire the grrreat magician desires to test out his companion's strength the winner gets 200 pokedollers" he offered while gracefully twirling his prized white top hat. "so agreeable" Penoa happily asked as he gently placed his hat accessory back upon his medium length pink flowing locks.

[Zenith]

Beatrix lifted an eyebrow in amusement as the boy spoke in third person about himself. Autographs? She didn’t even know who this guy was. A few seconds later though, he had introduced himself, with much flourish, and challenged her to a battle. Beatrix perked up at this. She hadn’t had a battle against another trainer yet, and she was also eager to test out her pokemon in a non-wild setting.


“You’re on Penoa,” she said, putting Nyx back down. The little Rattata seemed to sense what was going on because it leaped into a battle stance, raising its paws as though it were preparing for a fist fight and gave a small battle cry. Beatrix was sure it was meant to be threatening but the little Pokemon was hardly terrifying. At least that may lull her opponents into a false sense of security.

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OOC- as mentioned in the chat ill post an attack then you respond with your own that will get the turns and blah insync for the mods <3

The soft wind rustled along the magician's light pink hair as his light blue eyes remained focused on the stranger. He noticed the girl lift one of her eyebrows as he began to monologue about himself which made Penoa's smirk widen. Gazing every detail he focused on the girl's reaction to his vibrant display setting his own tone for the battle. "wonderful time for the curtains to reveal the grrraandest show of all" the young magician proudly stated as he subtly put his white gloved left hand into his top hat as he popped his head slightly to allow it roll down his arm by the rim. "to begin the show the Poweeerful Penoa shall introduce Pompette" he happily mentioned as his smirk remained upon his lips. Pointing the pokeball it erupted in an brilliant light for an spinda to emerge from the pokeball as his free hand gently grasped the rim of his white and pink striped top hat.

Once the spotted panda's feet touched the ground it immediately began to topple and almost trip upon its own movements. Pompette's swirly confused eyes continued to gaze at the strange rattata as it only mumbled "spiiiiiiin" as it continued to dance in an drunken gaze. "begin the show with an tackle" the pink haired youth instructed. Attempting to respond to this order it began to wobble towards the rodant at times seemingly tripping upon its own feet. Once it was close enough it attempted to slam it's body into the opposing pokemon. Penoa let out an hardy and egotistic laugh as his hands were gently placed upon his hips after gently placing his hat upon his head. He was very eager for the battle to heat up.

[Zenith]

Beatrix had expected Penoa to call the Furfrou to attack but was more than curious to see what her magician opponent had up his sleeve. In a flash of white light, a new pokemon entered the field – a short patched panda. The Spinda that appeared seemed to move aimlessly and clumsily. Perhaps someone who knew these creatures more would have seen a rhythm to its dance, but Beatrix couldn’t help but think that it hardly looked like a threat.

She was pulled from her thoughts as Penoa called for a tackle. The young magicians laughed grated against her and she grimaced as she watched the Spinda lurch forward. She decided that the best thing to do would be to respond with another physical attack, to gauge the strength of her opponent.

“Nyx, use bite when it gets close,” she ordered, waving a hand to urge the Rattata forwards. Nyx bared her teeth at the approaching Spinda and tensed, preparing to lunge and sink its teeth into it. Beatrix smiled at Penoa with increasing confidence, excited for the battle to begin.

OOC – apologies for the delay, this is all new to me <3

[Marchbaby]

The challenge the great and powerful Penoa had set forward was about to get underway as Beatrix accepted his challenge. With a prize of 200 poke on the line offered by Penoa if Beatrix could defeat him the two trainers sent out their Pokemon. Penoa sent out his Pokemon first starting out the show with Pompette the Spinda and shortly afterwards Beatrix sent out her Alolan Rattata Nyx and the first round was ready to get underway. Trough Penoa was able to order an attack first Pompette was not fast enough to outrun Nyx despite the slight delay in receiving orders allowing her to strike first.

Nyx waited for Pompette to get close to her before leaping into the air before chomping down on the panda's ear with a powerful bite attack which thanks to her ability was even more powerful than usual. Screeching out in pain Pompette was frozen in fear as the flinch effect took a hold of her body preventing her from even moving a muscle thus giving Nyx this round for free. The damage Pompette took this round was nothing short of troublesome but she was not knocked out yet though her ear was in a great deal of pain from the attack.

As the pain finally began to die down and Pompette finally managed to regain control of her body the two Pokemon prepared themselves for the next round. Things had worked out well for Nyx and Beatrix so far but this battle was just getting started and there was still time for Penoa to make a comeback. 




Battle

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Beatrix's Nyx | Level 10 | Hustle
HP: 100% (29/29)
Status: Normal
Used Bite!

VS.

Penoa's Pompette | Level 7 |Tangled Feet
HP: 30% (8/27)
Status: Normal
Pompette Flinched!


Weather: Normal

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[tgapp]

The battle was illustrating an less than ideal start for the magician as the strange rattata was able to land its strike first. Although the worst part was the little rodent managted to land an flinch which prevented the spinda from striking back. Light pink eyebrows narrowing as he knew the little panda took alot of damage. "return Pompette" Penoa instructed while pressing the button upon the creature's pokeball. Retreating the pokemon was ported back into the item before he gently lifted up his top hat slightly before tossing the ball into the space. "It seems fortune has to be kind to opponents when faced with beings of grrrrreatness such as Penoa" he mentioned in his usual egotistic tone as he lazily shrugged his shoulders. "although like it is meant to be you shall be another stepping stone to trample" the young magician stated while dramatically pointing his white gloved left hand at the trainer as his smug smirk remained upon his lips. "time to step upon the stage Alexander" he instructed which the furfrou respond with an simple "frou" as it calmly walked into battle position.

It remained to sit with its nose pointed upward only slightly glancing at the rodent that opposed his master. Pondering what to do know Penoa knew his pokemon's furcoat ability would be able to reduce physical attacks. "use baby doll eyes" he instructed knowing that it was wise to alter his opponents stats. Responding to this order the furfrou gently closed his eyes before suddenly reopening them while gazing upon the little rodent. Alexander's eyes remained shiny and glossy as it looked like they was on the brink of an tearful cry. Adding more to this performance the dog emitted gentle whining noises as it continued to gaze upon the target.

[Zenith]

So far, the battle was going perfectly in Beatrix’s favour. As Nyx clamped down on the Spinda’s ear, Beatrix gave a small cheer of encouragement. Her mood got even better when she realised that the Spinda had flinched and could not attack Nyx. She was just thinking of the next move to use when the Spinda was surrounded by light and disappeared – she looked up at Penoa whose expression had become serious. He brushed off Nyx’s skilled attack as luck and Beatrix was about to throw back a barb in protest when he raised his hand and summoned forward his Furfrou.



Beatrix felt frustrated that a victory over the Spinda had been snatched away from her. He’ll have to send it back out sooner or later, she thought, if I can take down that Furfrou that is. Beatrix hesitated a moment, wondering whether she should switch Nyx out, but before she could think too much, Penoa was ordering his pokemon to attack. Beatrix knew that she had to decide quickly.



“Nyx, use focus energy, and then use bite again” she called. Nyx’s attack would be lower now, but the Furfrou looked like it would have been difficult to defeat anyway. A lucky critical hit could turn the fight around for them.

[Tyger]

Penoa's decision to switch out for the Furfrou could prove fruitful if the hound could get a word in edgewise. Nyx was preparing to fight against the Spinda, but what was another normal type against this Alolan Rattata? Attempting to not feel out-classed, Nyx focused it's attention on itself, raising the chance of striking the 'best' possible hit on this new target. The shaggy neck could be useful, as well as the chest or underbelly. Furfrou had decently tall legs, but Nyx would be able to scuttle under them and score a hit if necessary. These spots would be her target for extra damage, ready to go whenever her trainer gave her the word. When Bite was announced, Nyx was more than happy to oblige. Perhaps her intimidation early on in the battle wasn't enough, but she'd show that flashy trainer!

Alexander had been brought into the battle, but was ready to go as ever. Penoa had a plan, especially for this tanky dog, knowing that the fur coat would soak up many physical attacks and keep his pup safe. On top of that, the baby doll eyes that Alexander was beginning to flash Nyx... well, the lunging rat did stop a few moments to contemplate whether or not attacking this adorable dog was the right thing to do. The severity of the attack Nyx would be able to dish out lowered considerably, and when that paired with the shaggy fur of Furfrou, the bite attack hardly did anything. Nyx blinked in surprise as she stared at Alexander in front of her. How was he so defensive? Even with the focus on his weak spots, it didn't even seem to help apparently.

Nyx scuttled back to her own side, thoroughly confused at the strength of the Furfrou in front of her. She looked up at her trainer, awaiting the next order. Every Pokemon had a weakness, Nyx would do her best to exploit it.

Beatrix's Nyx - Level |10|

Health: 29/29

Current Status: *concentrating*
Focus Energy Active.
Attack -1
Successful Focus Energy!
Successful Bite! 

Penoa's Alexander - Level |12|

Health: 39/43

Current Status: You better get ready!
Switched out!
Successful Baby Doll Eyes!

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Noticing everything was going according to his strategy Penoa let out an hearty chuckle as his light blue eyes gazed upon the opposing trainer. He briefly glanced at the rattata as the baby doll eyes took effect noting that it hesitated on its attack for an brief moment."this should turn the flow" the young magician thought as he gazed upon his faithful furfrou. Alexander after the attack turned his attention to the rodent instead of his nose being pointed upward like normal. His half-lidded eyes slightly gazed upon his prized fluffy fur seeing it slightly messed up due to the bite attack. Afterwards the pooch's expression dramatically turned stoic and stern as it glared upon the other pokemon knowing it messed up his lovely fur. "o how feeble even your pokemon is not sure what to do when an indomitable force represents itself" the pink haired youth taunted noticing the confussion from the opposing pokemon while his smug smirk remained upon his lips. Despite being an normal type and an classy pokemon there was an reason why furfrous have been termed the king's guardian throughout the history of Kalos. He was not sure what other abilities the rodent contained yet he was not willing to allow the pokemon to express them. "Alexander onward with an titanic headbutt" he proudly exclaimed while pointing at the strange rattata. Mentally hoping the young magician hoped the attack would result in an flinch.

Letting out an slight growl the white furball slightly crouched his legs as his back slightly leaned forward. Without wasting anymore time the normal type began to sprint onwards towards the other pokemon as it slightly lowered its head. When Alexander got close enough he attempted to bash the crown of his head upon the opposing pokemon. Noticing the aggression that was apparent from the usual calm pooch Penoa scratched the back of his neck slightly. "soo still easily angered when fur is messed with well noted" the young magician thought. "Penoa wonders if your strange rattata can put up an challenge to his superior partner"  Penoa continued to mock in his usual prideful and smug tone as he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders. He knew his position was not exactly in an winning position yet if he could continue to mess with his opponent's mind with his taunts then it could prove to ease out the advantage gap.

[Zenith]

As Nyx ran and delivered a strong bite, Beatrix felt satisfied with her choice. Her Rattata had been able to focus on some weak spots of the Furfrou. However, her satisfaction was short lived. The Furfrou barely seemed to flinch from the attack, its thick fur protecting it from the worst of Nyx’s bite. Nyx sprang back to Beatrix’s side, confusion clear in her large eyes. Panic swelled in Beatrix’s chest and she turned to face Penoa’s taunts with narrowed eyes.



“My Rattata is twice the Pokemon your precious Furfrou will ever be,” she jeered back, stalling for time as she considered a new strategy, “I don’t know how it can be so pompous with all that matted fur!”



She’d never be able to win with Nyx’s lowered attack and the Furfrou’s thick shaggy fur. It was time to change tactic.



“Nyx use tail whip,” she ordered. It wouldn’t be much of a splash this turn, but she needed to at least try to even the playing field. She suspected the Furfrou was also a few levels higher than Nyx. The small black Rattata bravely turned to face the approaching dog, ready to lower its defence with a tail whip. Beatrix saw the charging
Furfrou and gritted her teeth, hoping Nyx might be able to dodge the attack. 

[Noerd]

The new arrival, Alexander, was proving to be quite the tough candidate already. His Fur Coat appeared to be reducing all damage that Nyx could level against it considerably. Penoa looked to be in the ascendancy all of a sudden, with his trump card still incredibly healthy. Nyx sized up her opponent, looking for anything that might have been a weakness. Somewhere that she could sink her teeth into. Even with her increased senses, though, she struggled to locate anything easy to hurt. Besides, her trainer's order wasn't an offensive one, so she put this idea to one side. Tail Whip was a welcome idea to Nyx; even if she couldn't damage this thing now, she could put some dents in his defences and start harming him over time. Meanwhile, Alexander stood there with a glare on his face, not appreciating the earlier ruffling of his precious coat. He was more than happy to strike this impudent rodent back, that was for sure.

Alexander lowered his head upon receiving his order, wasting no time in getting ready to make the Rattata pay for her reckless attack earlier. He charged forward, growling softly at his adversary with a glint in his eyes that suggested there would be no love lost on his end. Nyx stood rooted to the spot, a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes. The sight before her would be enough to unnerve anyone with a sense of their own mortality, in brutal honesty. At the last minute, the Alolan rat tried to make a move out of the way, but it was far too late at this point. Alexander rammed his head into hers, discombobulating her and sending her small body flying back toward her trainer. She bounced across the ground like a ragdoll, each time crying lightly in shock. Once her body came to a halt, Nyx slowly rose to her feet. Her body was quite badly bruised already and she was clearly in pain, but this wasn't going to knock her out yet. She turned around and wagged her now ragged-looking tail, which brought a scoff from Alexander. This was the rat's response? Pathetic, he probably thought. At least one thing was going right for Beatrix's partner, then.

Trainer Battle

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Beatrix's Nyx | Level 10
HP: 17% (5/29 HP)
Status: -1 Attack; Focus Energy
Nyx used Tail Whip!
"Damn pompous dog..."

VS

Penoa's Alexander | Level 12
HP: 90% (39/43 HP)
Status: -1 Defence
Alexander used Headbutt!
"Hmph."

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The soft pattern of footsteps increased as Alexander gained increasing speed as his eyes remained fixed upon the little strange rodent. Penoa continued to have his hands upon his hips as his facial expression remained gloating knowing that he had the current advantage. "it seems to be going my way so far" the young magician thought as his light blue eyes gazed upon the opposing trainer. After a few moments later he gave the girl an little prideful smirk before returning his gaze to the two battling pokemon. The furfrou continued to give the rodent an death glare as it positioned its head during its vengeful charge. A loud smack echoed as the pooch rammed its head into the strange rodent sending the little pokemon flying backwards. Hearing the poor pokemon grunt as it was tossed like an ragdoll the pink haired youth squinted slightly imagining how that must have felt. Seeing that the opponent got slung back the furfrou pointed its nose upward while stomping one of its front paws in triumph. Noticing the injured creature wag it's tail to use tail whip, the furfrou huffed seeing the opponet less than an opponet worthy of his time. However, Penoa knew that the little critter could still do enough damage to change the tide of the battle. "an bold assumption madam yet the battle is clearly illustrating which pokeomon has an superior showman potential" the young magician responed to the girl's eager response to his taunting. "matted clearly false, Alexander's fur is an jewel in the pokemon realm not only is it beautiful yet it's battling utility is outstanding" he happily gloated as his prideful smirk widened slightly.

"FROU" the fluffy pokemon loudly barked as it stomped its left paw upon the soil still having its prissy hussy fit. "it seems your pokemon is almost out of flair" the young magician stated before giving an hearty and taunting laugh. "despite Penoa loving the epic struggle between two pokemon yet he shall do your partner an favor by making sure it gets an nice rest" he mentioned while nonchalantly shrugging his shoulders. "another headbutt should be the finishing blow" the pink haired youth instructed his loyal yet very pompous pokemon. Responding to this the hound scuffed before leaning his body slightly before attempting to breaking into an quick and imposing sprint onward. Once the furfrou got close enough it attempted to bash the crown of his head into the opposing pokemon like its previously successful attack.

[Zenith]

Beatrix winced as the Furfrou bore down on Nyx and sent her flying backwards. It was never fun to watch her Pokemon be hurt. She knew that they would follow her orders until the brink of exhaustion and she wanted to respect that trust by not putting them in harm’s way. Unfortunately, this battle was forcing her hand – try as she might but she could not find a way for Nyx to beat the Furfrou. Even as Nyx carried out the tail whip, Beatrix wondered if it would have been better to keep on the offensive.


Penoa’s continued taunting jarred Beatrix back to reality and she felt a sharp twinge of frustration as the showy magician boasted. Perhaps a more easy-going trainer would have taken the jabs as light banter to be expected during a pokemon battle. However, Beatrix was competitive and hated to lose – and the way the battle was heading felt a lot like losing. And poor Nyx… Beatrix looked down at her battered Ratata. That attack was vicious and Nyx hadn’t taken it well. She looked as though she wouldn’t be able to fight after another hit.


“Do you want to withdraw?” she murmured, guilt and sympathy churning within her.. She should never have agreed to a battle without feeling that her team was ready. But then again, how else could she be a trainer? A trainer challenged everyone they met. That was how they grew stronger.


Nyx looked up at Beatrix. She was clearly in pain but she shook her small head immediately. "Rattata!" she said, punching a tiny fist into the air. She wanted to keep fighting. To give up now would be handing that furball an easy win!


Beatrix nodded, smiling a little at her Rattata’s eagerness. She let out a short breath. The Furfrou was commanded forward, the same attack that had been so devastating last time.


“Nyx, don’t let it hit you first,” she ordered, and the black rat leapt forward at a blurring speed, “use quick attack!”.