Steadfast and sure[F]

[Kataya]

Battle!

"Oh please, what is a pep talk gonna do for a coward?" Annalise questioned as Marchbaby tried to reassure Adelaide. Pikachu turned to look at Adelaide, who was positioned as if she was being crushed by the weight of walls around her. Pikachu lowered his ears. He wanted to be useful to her, even if he was just as fearful of battle as his trainer was. He looked at Honeysuckle, one ear raised as she prepped to attack.

The Heracross launched into attack quickly, Slamming into the Eevee with full weight, the Eevee's body giving off sparks at the joints as it braced. It shook itself out, sitting down to try and regain its witts. Adelaide looked at Marchbaby, swallowing hard. "I...I don't know I...I don't think we've ever used one." she mentioned with a shiver.

"Don't waste your breath on her, she's clearly weaaak~" One of the sisters taunted, causing Adelaide to sigh softly. "She's...not wrong, sir, I am afraid that I...I am quite scared." But Pikachu seemed to be tiring of the sisters taunting his Trainer. His tail lit up, gathering electricity to a concentrated ball at the tip. The Pikachu gave a leap into the air and slammed his tail forward, the ball crashing into the Eevee and leaving it hardly standing.

"Ohhh, looks like one of you has guts after all. Eevee, Swift!" Annalise called, the Eevee releasing a flurry of stars that crashed into the two Pokemon opposite of it. Though Adelaide was still astounded by what Pikachu had done. "I...What was that?" she asked Marchbaby, eyes wide.
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Annalise's Eevee |Level 30|
HP: 1/82
Status: Paralyzed!
Eevee used Swift!
Moving my tail hurts.

Ariella's Eevee |Level 30|

HP: 0/82

Status: Normal

Eevee didn't attack!

100% Ded.

VS.

Marchbaby's Honeysuckle |Level 30|
HP: 87/97
Status: Atk -2!
Honeysuckle used Brick Break!
Mmmhm Girlfran lemme tell you.

Adelaide's Pikachu |Level 28|
HP: 50/66
Status: Normal
Pikachu used Electroball!
I can do this!

(EXP distributed at the end of the battle)

MADE BY ★MEULK

[Marchbaby]

Marchbaby was in absolute shock as Adelaide's Pikachu suddenly started to attack on its own. He could tell that neither she nor Pikachu would normally be tough enough to fight back despite his warning but he guessed that the teasing of its trainer was enough to push Pikachu into attacking despite its nature. " Well I'll be, that looked like an Electroball. It is a pretty powerful electric type move and that just made a huge difference in this battle." He said as the round ended with Eevee barely able to move a muscle after getting hit by two attacks in the same turn.

He grinned as he looked over at the creepy sisters knowing this was a wonderful display to build up Adelaide's courage and also punish them for their deeds. " Pikachu did a fine job there, it goes to show how bullying never pays off in the long run. With a Pokemon like that you would be a fine protector once you are able to overcome your fears. It is hard but Pikachu just proved how overcoming ones fears can lead to wondrous things. I think he alone could finish this battle now but to be safe I will still have Honeysuckle help out."

He had already taken longer with this battle than he had hoped however he was still able to help Adelaide gain the upper hand and now he was about to lay the law of the land down on the creepy sisters. " I do not think you two have any doubts as to what will happen now. I am not going to hold back as you refused to let up on poor Adelaide and karma can be quite a ***** when she strikes back. I cannot say you have not earned this thrashing either as bullying is something I will not tolerate."

Taking a deep breath to try and control his emotions Honeysuckle began to punch her fists together ready to deal the finishing blow. As he knew she was more than capable of being the one to end this battle he knew she was the best Pokemon for the job. " Honeysuckle I do not want you to hold anything back against Eevee. I want you to take it down this turn so we can continue our quest to rescue these poor Pokemon. Use Brick Break!" He said as Honeysuckle began to make what she hoped would be the move to end the battle. 


Ooc: Honeysuckle uses Brick Break on the last Eevee.

[Kataya]

Battle!

What was actually bothering Adeliade was that the girls didn't seem bothered that they were losing at all. it was almost as if they were Luxray, toying with their prey before a kill despite the fact that the two were clearly on the losing side. In moments their Pokemon would go down and she and Marchbaby would win. So why...?  Marchbaby mentioned Electroball and Adelaide looked to Pikachu, who rubbed one of his ears sheepishly. "Electroball...I never knew he could use that." She mentioned to him, turning to watch as Honeysuckle and Pikachu delivered the final blow to Annalise's Eevee. Annalise clicked her tongue. "Come on back my darling." she called as a red flash of light sucked the Eevee into the ball.

Both girls began giggling as Ariella threw out a small Envelope, which Pikachu cautiously snatched from the ground and ran back to Marchbaby to deliver it to him. "It's alright, everyone loses sometimes." one of the sister's said. "But I think we've won this one." Annalise motioned to the sky, where up ahead a line of thin smoke was billowing out, becoming thicker with each passing moment.

"The Caravan!" Adelaide exclaimed, quickly recalling Pikachu and racing off with her Pichu clinging to her shoulders. As March would move to follow her, the sisters smiled at him. "Good Luck, Mr. Dragon Clan~"
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Annalise's Eevee |Level 30|
HP: 0/82
Status: Paralyzed!
Eevee Didn't Attack!
1000% Ded.

Ariella's Eevee |Level 30|

HP: 0/82

Status: Normal

Eevee didn't attack!

100% Ded.

VS.

Marchbaby's Honeysuckle |Level 30|
HP: 87/97
Status: Atk -2!
Honeysuckle used Brick Break!
I don't know what else you expected.

Adelaide's Pikachu |Level 28|
HP: 50/66
Status: Normal
Pikachu used Electroball!
Punch Beetle Blue!

Kat says- Congrats, you defeated Annalise and Ariella! Honeysuckle fought well and gained 3000 EXP! She grew to Level 31! (2909/2977) She gained +1 Happiness! Honeysuckle can learn Pin Missle, but already knows four moves. Forget a move to make room for Pin Missle? You got 900 for beating them! Oh, and by the way, Adelaide has run off to check on the Caravan, you may want to follow her.

(Updated)

MADE BY ★MEULK

[Marchbaby]

The thin veil of smoke was likely not a very good sign at all considering how little the sisters seemed to be bothered by their loss. Putting both things together it did seem like things were indeed far worse off than they seemed and he had no doubts about following Adelaide as she was not much of a fighter. If the two sisters were anything to go by there could be quite a bit of trouble ahead and he had no choice but to continue on. Making his way to the Caravan he had no idea what would come after them next but he wanted everyone ready for their next challenge.

" Alright guys we cleared the first hurdle without too much trouble but we are not finished. Adelaide has already ran off ahead of us and the smoke coming from the caravan does not bode well for a friendly conclusion to whatever had happened. I need all of you to be ready for what we might face next." Taking a moment to look at his Pokemon he was quite impressed at how well Honeysuckle had handled herself and that the rest of his Pokemon had gone untouched in the battle. Even so he had to keep his cool as things would not get easier as they approached the Caravan.

" This smoke is just so darn eerie, it reminds me of the battles with those evil spirits we had in the Ilex Forest a while back. This feels a bit more natural but even so it is so creepy. Be on the lookout for anything suspicious. I want to find out exactly what is going on and put a stop to it before this becomes any more of a nightmare than it already is." He said as Bonecrusher and Shocker grouped together ready to team up on whatever appeared. As they did Kamikaze extended her claws while Honeysuckle flexed her muscles. Alpha analyzed its surroundings while Atropos basked in the creepy atmosphere since it reminded her of her home.

" This fog is divine, I could live here it is so creepy. Whoever is responsible for it deserves a reward. My powers would have no trouble growing in such a wondrous atmosphere." All of the others had enough of the creepiness however trying to look high and low for whatever was causing it. They also had to find Adelaide to make sure she was alright as well and the longer they took the harder things would be for the group.

Ooc: Marchbaby follows after Adelaide. 

[Kataya]

Encounter!

There wasn't much that young Adelaide was thinking about right now, except for trying to get her friends out of trouble. The Caravan members were her family, and what mattered most was all in their traveling show. She ran desperately with Marchbaby following just behind, and it was there that they'd come across a grizzly sight. The cars of the moving Caravan were in flames, various members of the gang strwen about collecting Pokemon and throwing them in cages on the back of a truck. the people of the show were tied up, the cars themselves were in flames, probably thanks to the Flareon within the group.

It was suddenly, as Marchbaby caught up to Adelaide that a Jolteon nearby lashed out, causing Adelaide to stumble back into Marchbaby with a gasp as the gang members took notice of them. "Well Well Well..." one of them crooned as they approached. "Couple of little heros huh?" he asked as the gang members began to circle. "Maybe you should have just stayed put like the rest of your friends girly, we would't need to hurt you and your friend here." the others laughed, there were at least six of them.

"Ain't no way one guy is gona take on six mugs like us after all." another sneered, their respective eeveelutions growling beside them. Suddenly there was a clap and the gang members turned their heads. A beauty of a blonde, older woman approached, a strange Pokemon, tan and orange with hues of blue, long ribbons and a bow on its head. "T-That's the Pokemon..." Adelaide whispered to Marchbaby.

"That's enough now," she said, the men backing off at her signal. "After all, the young Lady was brave enough to come back, wasn't she? We should respect such bravery, especially when it comes to getting past my daughters." As she said this, the two little girls peeked around her legs, mischevious smiles on their faces.

"So...here's what I'd like to propose." she said, crossing her arms with a soft yet emotionless smile on her face. "We'll release these people and their Pokemon..." the gang members protested but the woman slamming her heel into one of their feet silenced the lot of them. "Ow...Tiffany...boss..." he choked, hopping around on the good foot.

"If I can battle the Dragon Clan's Pokemon, and you win.."she said, turning to look at Marchbaby. But if he made a move to come forward, she would stop him with a hand. "But..." she continued, shaking her head and pointing to Adelaide. "She needs to be the one giving the orders to your Pokemon." Strange terms made Adelaide freeze. She couldn't battle, not with someone else's Pokemon. What kind of terms were these?! "I can't..." Adelaide whispered to March as the other gang members cleared the field and Tiffany's Pokemon took the battle position. But she had to, right? They had to. 
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Kat Says- You are challenged by the gang leader, Tiffany! But with some odd stipulations to the battle, Adelaide needs to be the one giving the final orders to your pokemon! Tiffany sends out Sylveon (Level 32)! What Pokemon will you choose to oppose her?


(Sorry this took a few days March, but just so you know, all you have to do is give an order to your Pokemon by telling Adelaide what to tell them.)

MADE BY ★MEULK

[Marchbaby]

Getting ganged up on by the Eevee Gang was bad enough but facing the leader who used a Pokemon he had never seen before really topped off the pile of problems now facing him however if there was a will there was a way to overcome the challenge. He thought it could not get any worse until Tiffany mentioned that Adelaide had to be the one to give the orders to his Pokemon in the battle which caused him to freeze for a moment as she could not bring herself to call an attacking move in their last battle. Not exactly good news at all but he could not back down no matter how hard the challenge. He took a moment to regain his composure but as he did he responded to the leaders request.

" Well that is not a request I am used to however I cannot turn it down as it is my only choice. If Adelaide must be the one to give the orders to my Pokemon so be it. I have confidence that she will be able to win the match with a bit of encouragement." He said as Bonecrusher stepped forward. She did not say that Adelaide had to pick the Pokemon being used and he hoped that using that loophole to his advantage would allow them to overcome the handicap set forward. " Seeing as how there is not rule against me selecting the Pokemon we use I think I will start off with Bonecrusher here. He might be hot headed but that might just be what Adelaide needs to come out of her shell."

With the two Pokemon now in position Marchbaby was ready to begin even if Adelaide likely was not. There was no rule against him telling her what to say either which meant so long as she did as he said things should be pretty close to a normal battle. " OK Adelaide Bonecrusher here will listen to whatever you say so just listen to me and we can overcome this challenge." Waiting just long enough for her to be ready to try he then told her what to say. " Adelaide tell Bonecrusher to use Iron Head. It is his most powerful move and it is a good place to start when you are not sure what to make of a battle. Everyone here is counting on your to have enough courage to try and fight."

He then hoped she would take his advice and use the right move here as the battle began.


Ooc: No problem, I was so busy I did not have a chance to respond until just now. Thank you for the reply. March tells Adelaide to tell Bonecrusher to use Iron Head.

[Kataya]

Battle!

Tiffany didn't think the girl was going to be able to do anything against her. From what the girls told her, she clearly didn't like to battle, and that worked in her favor and hers alone. Even if she didn't win, testing the power the man beside her had would give her a good idea of who her real enemies were. She wouldn't make the same mistake her husband had with that Bandanna wearing thug. She would be a smarter about this. And the Eevee Gang would carry on even though her husband had long since been put away.

"Marchbaby, I...I don't know if I can..." she said as he sent out a Larion, an intimidating Pokémon that only gave her more fear of using it. Tiffany was watching her, she felt her eyes on her and it was making her more than nervous. "I don't...I don't think..." she paused however, looking out as her tied up friends, her Caravan family, and finally sighed. "I'll try...but...only if you're here with me the whole time." She said, turning to look as Tiffany snickered.

"Touching. That Larion would prove quite the challenge for my Sylveon, that would be if I hadn't been prepared for a Steel Type." she sneered, looking to her Sylveon. "Darling, give them a taste of your Shadow Ball!" The Sylveon leapt into action, Placing her two ribbons in front of her face, a ball of Dark matter forming in between them before she launched it, the energy slamming into Bonecrusher and nearly knocking him off his feet. "Hmph, you're turn."

Adelaide turned to March, who gave her an order, and she swallowed hard. "B-Bonecrusher, use Iron Head!" she called, Bonecrusher wasn't familiar with the person giving him the order, but since his trainer was right beside her, seeming to affirm the order, he turned and launched himself at the Sylveon, slamming into her, and knocking her back though Tiffany broke her fall. "Dragon Clan. What do you hope to obtain from all this, exactly? It's just a Caravan of people you hardly know. So why do they matter so much to you?"

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Tiffany's Sylveon |Level 32 ♀|
HP: 37/112
Status: Normal
Sylveon used Shadow Ball!
Going to need to do better than that to keep me down, doll~

VS.




Marchbaby's Bonecrusher |Level 32 ♂ |
HP: 48/90
Status: Normal
Bonecrusher used Iron Head!
I am not a doll. I am a creature made up of plates. LOTS AND LOTS OF PLATES. FEAR ME.

MADE BY ★MEULK

[Marchbaby]

After a heated first round Marchbaby was proud of Adelaide's courage in ordering an attack. The tone of her voice as well as her hesitation made it clear that even ordering an attack was a very hard hurdle to overcome. By clearing that hurdle she proved she could hold her own and he hoped that would serve her well in the future. The battle at hand was still not over however and the same rules applied like in the first round which meant Adelaide would have to work up the courage to order another attack. Before worrying about that however Tiffany had asked a rather important question he felt the need to answer.

" The Blackthorn clan helps those in need regardless of how much we know those seeking our assistance. We do not care if it is a trusted friend or a complete stranger, so long as they appear to be legitimate we are there to lend a hand." After looking at Adelaide he continued his speech ready to hammer the point home. " Adelaide is the perfect example, she had the look of pure terror in her eyes when she met me and after the short time I have spent with her I can tell she was brutally honest about needing my help and so here I am."

Bonecrusher could not prevent himself from roaring in agreement as even he was happy to lend a hand. The battle was tough but there was no doubt that without their help Adelaide would not have stood a chance, but by working together as a team they were able to fight back far more effectively. Marchbaby could hardly stand the wait inbetween the rounds as he wanted to get this nightmare over with once and for all. Tiffany did not strike him as a decent human being and he had to do whatever he could to put a stop to her plans.

" You are doing great Adelaide, you are stronger than you realize. Once we can build your confidence up a bit more things should go swimmingly. I do believe it is time for you to order another attack and as it is a reliable move I think we should use the same move again. Tell Bonecrusher to use Iron Head again. Afterwards we will have to see where things stand." He said as he waited resting his Pokemon's well being on Adelaide having the bravery to order another attack.



OOC: Marchbaby tells Adelaide to order Bonecrusher to use Iron Head again.

[Kataya]

Battle!

"Oh I see what this is now. Mr. Nice Guy, here to read the bad guys the right act." She said. Tiffany could tell by the brutish Pokemon before her that he meant business. "Glory grabbing or not, putting yourself in harm's way for others is foolish. The world is out for themselves and themselves alone. You don't think this girl would care if you were the one in trouble, would she?" she hissed, looking to Adelaide who froze in place.

"T-That's not true! I would I just... I just don't know how I could..." she mentioned, looking to March with a bit of guilt in her eyes. She would want to help if he was the one in trouble, but what could she do that he couldn't already do for himself? After all, he was the one pulling her out of this mess and not the other way around. Tiffany laughed. "Sure, it's all the same with you people. My husband and I realized a long time ago that no one is going to help us but ourselves. We do what we can to provide for ourselves, my girls, and the gang. And you'll see why we're the only ones who matter to us." 

Sylveon straightened herself on her paws, glancing back to Tiffany who nodded. "Darling, show them what we mean with another Shadow Ball!" The Sylveon jumped up, gathering more dark energy between her ribbons before she let it loose and it slammed into Bonecrusher with a heavy force that kicked up a great amount of dust. "Bonecrusher!" Adelaide shouted, hoping that the creature wasn't too injured. And there Bonecrusher stood, hardly but he was there.

"Bonecrusher, I'm sorry to ask, but we have to try okay? Use Iron head, once more!" She nodded in assurance at March, and Bonecrusher seemed to understand. He charged forward and slammed heavily into Sylveon, who landed on the ground with a thud. After which, Bonecrusher fell over, though Sylveon was still the winner. "Oh my!" Adelaide cried as she made her way to Bonecrusher's side, checking on him and delicately placing a hand over cold plates. 

"Hmm..." Tiffanny clicked her tongue, returning the Sylveon to her ball. "You're interesting, Dragon Clan. While I don't understand your ways, I guess I can respect them, even slightly. Don't worry, this isn't the last time we'll meet. Oh boys~" she called, Two Wheezing emerging from behind the trees. Blinding Gas billowed from their bodies upon command, and Adelaide braced herself against Bonecrusher as it enveloped the area, thankfully not quite reaching the smoldering caravans.

When it cleared, the gang was gone, not a straggler in sight. "I'm afraid they got away...but lets help everyone up first." Adelaide suggested. After everyone was untied, March was greeted by a myraid of than yous and gratitude. "I'm..still not quite used to battling, but you and Bonecrusher have shown me sometimes it is needed, no matter how much it can hurt." Adelaide, having taken Bonecrusher to help him heal earlier, stepped aside so the large creature could make his way back over to his trainer, clearly feeling better. "I can't thank you enough for helping me see that, or for freeing my comrades. I don't know where we'd be right now if I hadn't found you." she pulled a bag from her back, handing it to March. "We have a lot of work to do in order to get moving again.." she said, motioning to a group of Poliwag having been freed from a cage who were spraying down smoldering wooden remains. "But I'd like you to have this as a thank you from the whole crew of our show!" She said with a smile before stepping back. "I must return to work now, but I do hope to see you again!"

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Tiffany's Sylveon |Level 32 ♀|

HP: 0/112

Status: Normal

Sylveon used Shadow Ball!

....

VS.

Marchbaby's Bonecrusher |Level 32 ♂ |
HP: 6/90
Status: Normal
Bonecrusher used Iron Head!
Told you I was no Doll.

Kat Says- Bonecrusher won the battle! She gained 1,600 EXP and gained +1 Happiness!



Adelaide has gifted you with two Electric Gems and 600! (Also free tickets to a caravan show in Olivine City!) She was really grateful for your help. Be wary however, as Tiffany has promised this isn't the las you'll see of her!

Oh yeah, this thread is unreserved by the way, so feel free to do whatever!

(All Updated)

MADE BY ★MEULK

[Marchbaby]

Bonecrusher had been through quite a bunch in the battle and Marchbaby had no doubts that he still needed to train far more before he would be ready for the road ahead. It did seem as though Bonecrusher's steel type had done considerable damage however his terrible special defense would be a huge problem when facing anything that could do normal damage or worse to him. " She got away for now and Bonecrusher took quite a beating but I am glad the caravan is safe." As he took a moment to think things over there was no doubts that he needed help on the road ahead.

" I was not expecting to face a fairy type nor is my current team suited for one specializing in special attack. I might need to get an Aegislash just in case we encounter another one as Bonecrusher and Alpha would not fair very well against ranged attacks. This battle has really thrown me off but I have learned quite a bit about the work me and my team still need to do." As he left the caravan and made his way back to the tall grass of route 34. He did not know how much longer he should stay there but he knew he needed to do at least 1 final battle before moving on.

" I do recall hearing rumors of a samurai living near Ecruteak, maybe he will know how to get out hands on a Honedge that we could raise into an Aegislash to prevent future battles against fairy types from going so badly, even a Lucario would have fared a bit better if only because of it having higher speed but in either case we cannot let another battle like that occur again. Poor Bonecrusher barely held on after all of that." Though he had at least had an idea in his head he would first have to defeat the next gym leader before he could go forward with his plans.

As strong as his team was this recent hurdle did not do much for helping his confidence in facing them. Training more was the only option for now but he had every intention of trying to improve the quality of his team as soon as he could. " I think I should raise Blubber to try and bide my time after we train a bit more here. At least she has good special defense." He said as he hoped his next encounter would not give him so much trouble. 


Ooc: Waiting on another encounter in the tall grass of route 34.

[Blazey]

With everything sorted and a little gift given it wouldn't be long before the tall grass would start to rustle. It seemed a pokemon was nearby, maybe a Rattata? Who knew until a little orange hand was seen poking up from the tall grass. Clearly not a Rattata, and not maybe pokemon that were found in this area were known for Orange hands. So what could it be? "Daru!" Would be heard as another orange hand popped up from the grass. The grass would continue to rustle until a red round pokemon would get near to Marchbaby, relieving itself. "Darumaka!" Turns it was a newer pokemon then that of a Rattata, a Darumaka. A pokemon that had been know for Spawning the Area lately. It gave Marchbaby a little smile as it hopped from one foot to the other. "Daru! Darumaka!" It looked at Marchbaby seemingly wanting a battle, why would be unknown, but would Marchbaby accept the Darumaka's challenge?

Darumaka Uncommon

A wild Darumaka (Level 16) has appeared!
Please select a Pokemon to use in battle or Flee!
Clear Weather will be in effect.

[Marchbaby]

The appearance of the small red Pokemon was quite interesting as it did not look very much like a city dwelling Pokemon at all. Even so it did seem to be wild and itching for a battle which he could not pass up. He wanted to avoid knocking it out as he planned on capturing it but the only Pokemon he had that would not be overkill was Atropos and given her checkered past he was not sure if using her was a good idea. As he began thinking it ove she floated in front of the poor creature and looked right into its eyes with the look of pure evil. Marchbaby might be hesitant to use her but she left him little choice here.

" I guess you will be my choice Atropos, behave yourself or I will get rid of you pet." Given how much she adored Apep she did not really have a choice other than to behave herself. She was not big on the idea of obeying him unquestionably but keeping Apep made it worthwhile. Even so she was going to show off the very moment he gave the order to attack. " So if I must obey you may I ask what you will have me do first? It is boring me back to life waiting." As she looked at Marchbaby he studdered for a moment trying to come up with a plan. He was not expecting to use her so it made things difficult.

Given her moveset Shadow Sneak was the only safe option as the other moves were too risky to try. Considering that he looked at her and shivered before speaking. " We do not have a choice here, use Shadow Sneak but do not scare the poor thing to death." A large smile ran across Atropos's face as soon as Marchbaby gave his orders. She was getting yet another chance to show off. " Its blood shall run cold when I am through with it. The only reason I shall show any restraint at all is for Apep's sake. Had it not been for your threats to get rid of him I would unleash all of my power."

As soon as she uttered the last word she disappeared into the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike. The added speed the shadows provided meant she would have no trouble at all trying to get the jump on her foe.



OOC: Marchbaby sends out Atropos who uses Shadow Sneak on Darumaka.

[Noerd]

The Darumaka looked quite content bouncing back and forth on its legs, though happy faces were par for the course for this species. What a jarring experience it might have been, then, when Darumaka's expression changed to sheer horror upon seeing its opponent. The uniquely coloured Shuppet floated forth into the battlefield, and the Fire type froze up. Figuratively, of course. This one appeared to be a youngster, and the appearance of a spectre was enough to terrify it to its core. Atropos didn't even have to do anything to make it cry out softly in shock. It could do little more than that right now, in the Ghost type's presence. Atropos continued to creep ever closer to its adversary, who desperately racked its brain as it tried to conjure up a way to escape the spooky being in front of it.

A combination of the little one's fear and Atropos's naturally superior pace made the latter the obvious candidate for first blood in this confrontation. However, her move choice rendered any speed arguments entirely redundant. She closed her eyes, the shadow that she was casting on the ground beginning to come to life and creep away from her. The movement of a shadow served to do little more than further scare Darumaka, who started to jump up and down frantically, looking for an escape route. The shadow almost seemed to sense this uncertainty, though, and sped up to a frightening pace. Within mere seconds it leapt from the ground and smacked Darumaka in the face. The miniature Darmanitan closed its eyes tight as if to try and avoid acknowledging the fact of the matter, taking the blow head on. It then took a moment to try and compose itself as it thought hard on what to do. It quickly realised that it had no choice but to fight. Thus, fight it did. It charged forward, baring its fangs as they started to set alight. Upon reaching its target, it jumped up and chomped hard on Atropos's outer shell, seemingly dealing a fair amount of damage for its size. Yet, it was definitely on the losing team here.

Wild Battle

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Wild Darumaka | Level 16
HP: 50% (27/53 HP)
Status: Normal
Darumaka used Fire Fang!
"Meep, a spoopy! Kill spoopy! D:"

VS

March's Atropos | Level 27
HP: 72% (50/69 HP)
Status: Normal
Atropos used Shadow Sneak!
"Kill a ghost... nice."

[Marchbaby]

Atropos had at least avoided knocking out the Duramaka however the damage caused left Marchbaby in a bit of a dilemma as he was worried that she would knock out the fire type in the next hit and he had plans to capture it. This problem was made even worse by the fact that most of his team would knock it out with even their weakest attack and those who could land a safe hit were weak to fire types. Darumaka was not exactly a powerful Pokemon but giving up a free super effective hit was still never a good idea if it could be helped. In this case however Marchbaby did not have much of a choice to ensure his chance at capturing the young Pokemon.

" Alright Atropos you did well but I cannot risk letting you attack this poor thing again. I am going to have Alpha take over things from here as it is far less likely to knock it out." Atropos was not thrilled but she moved out of the way without a fuss as Alpha took her place. It did not need to analyze the situation for more than a few seconds before realizing just how risky this choice was. It was weak to fire types and its moves were not the best choice against them either but in this case only the first part was a real problem as Marchbaby had no intentions of knocking Darumaka out.

" Master you do realize that our foe will be very effective against my armor don't you? I should be able to last a little while but it is still risky to send me out against a fire type. So long as you are ok with that risk I am as well. Darumaka are pretty powerful when they evolve and fire types are not a very common type in Johto so it certainly would have its uses." Marchbaby nodded as Alpha finished speaking before reassuring the robotic Pokemon. " Alpha I am not a fan of this risk either but it is my only real choice at the moment and I have faith in you." As Alpha prepared to give Darumake a free hit Marchbaby was ready to give it orders so that the free hit would be a short lived success.

" As soon as its attack is over use Bullet Punch on Darumaka to reduce its health even further. Right now it is too much of a gamble to use a Great Ball."


Ooc: Marchbaby swaps out Atropos with Alpha. Alpha uses Bullet Punch.

[Lamont]

Another worried peep squeaked from the young ball-like pokémon, its tiny fingers coming together as it delved deeper into thought; trying to come up with the best plan to combat this ethereal horror shining before it. What could it do!? Despite glowing like a faint bulb the ghastly being had no trouble disappearing from sight and sneaking around to strike. Darumaka was backed into the proverbial corner here... so there was only one thing to do.

As the trainer bantered with his pokémon and things were happening, the young fire type teetered to the side with a loud clap. It flung its hands into the air and pumped its tiny fists as much as its short little arms could go. It's sideways-comma eyebrows flipped around into a more menacing expression as Darumaka began stomping the ground; working itself up to face its fears. For a long while it had closed its eyes, opening them only once it had began stamping forward with a high pitched battle cry. To its surprise there was something new in its way, but it couldn't stop. It wouldn't stop! With a rousing whoop the rotund wild pokémon launched itself into Alpha's chin -- surely regretting its decision shortly after.

Darumaka was practically thrown back to the ground from the force of its own attack against that steel plating. Stars clouded its vision for a moment, the fire pokémon shaking its head vigorously soon after, and it got back to its feet. Now positioned right down the nose of the alien saucer Darumaka was faced with a new strange opponent just as scary as the last. Alpha was huge! And shiny. And hard. And floated in the air like a flying saucer just waiting to kidnap the little one away to do who-knows-what.

It shrieked. As if queued by the sound the metang swooped one of his arms across and punched the fist-sized ball of an opponent. Darumaka was thrown into a roll from the strike but before it got too far away it suddenly sprung back into action. Fists flailing the smaller pokémon made another approach on Alpha, this time hopping in to strike down many tiny fists on the iron claw's arm that hit Darumaka. It was felt a bit more than the first hit but still not much more than a tap to the steel type.

Wild Battle

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Darumaka | Level 16 | Hustle
HP: 20% (11/53)
Status: Rage Building! x1
Darumaka used Rage x2!

VS

Alpha | Level 26
HP: 94% (71/75)
Status: Normal
Atropos switched with Alpha!
Used Bullet Punch!