Move towards the Dark [F]

[Venominon]

With their work in New Bark Town and Route 29 finished, Dark and his Charmander enter Cherrygrove City. The two take their first steps into the city, and look over everything they see as they walk. As expected, Dark showed little interest in this city, and quickly decided to push on, not bothering to stop at the Poke Mart or anywhere else. Charmander kept pace with its master, knowing that Dark was dead set on reaching the Dark Cave as soon as possible. Before any potential Dark type Pokémon for his team could get away. Dark knew he'd need the TM for Flash before he could enter the Dark Cave, as even his amazing eyesight would be straining in that much darkness. And through his research on Johto, Dark knew there was only one place to get it. The Sprout Tower, in Violet City.

Violet City was still quite a long distance away, but once Dark had decided on something, there was no stopping him. He kept walking through the streets of Cherrygrove City, ready to take down anyone or anything that stood in his way. It was easy for Charmander to pick up on this, taking one look at its master. The small Fire type was a little concerned for its trainer, thinking he might be acting a bit rash, but Charmander didn't let those worries bother it, and was still ready to help Dark make it to the Dark Cave before it was too late. Even so, Dark knew they'd need to get even stronger before moving onto Violet City. So as the trainer and Pokémon continued on their way, Dark began to look around for potential opponents, trainer or wild Pokémon. Dark also did well to keep his wits about him, knowing that something or someone could also find them instead.

[Calamity Ashe]

Fear. That is what the people had when they saw this person, and they quickly hid back in their homes. Getting help here would not be easy for the dark being. Suddenly, in the frukas, a feint nyah was heard. There seemed to be something in the nearby grass. It didn't seem anything at first, but suddenly something crossed their path, a Pink Cat that was chasing it's tail. The little pokemon quickly stopped noticing the trainer and his Charmander, and went on high alert. The cat Pokemon suddenly looked at them, as if demanding a battle. Would the two take the challenge this little kitten was giving them?

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A Playful Skitty has appered![Level 9]
How will Dark proceed in this fight?]

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[Venominon]

Dark was quick to notice all the fear around him, stealing quick glances at all those who hid from him. However, this didn't phase Dark even a little. He was used to this sort of treatment by now, but he preferred it this way anyway. He didn't like asking other humans for anything, especially not help. Not that Dark needed it of course. He already knew that Cherrygrove City had nothing of interest to offer him, except maybe some more battles to improve the strength of his Charmander. So he kept moving, his sights still set on the Dark Cave, as his partner stuck to his side, continuing to worry about its trainer, noticing the all the fear Dark had filled all the other humans with as they walked through the city.

Suddenly, as the small kitten Pokémon ran out into view, Dark and Charmander both came to a stop, looking down at the new Pokémon before them. At first, neither of them said anything, nor did they make any moves. They merely took a few short moments to observe the Normal type Pokémon. However, the second it had stopped playing around, and looked at them with a battle ready pose, Dark got a small grin on his face. "You wanna battle little one? Very well. We could always use another power boost. Charmander, Ember attack that Skitty now!" The Dark type trainer had accepted the Skitty's battle invitation, giving Charmander its first order for said battle, while pointing directly at the kitten Pokémon. Charmander was quick to obey, giving its master a nod, then jumping out in front of him. "Char! Char! Mander!" Without missing a beat, the Fire type Pokémon shot its flames right at its new opponent, just as its master had ordered it to.

[Calamity Ashe]

The Little kitten was suddenly hit with a tiny flare.Luckily though, it was only its tail and it was unharmed.It was not happy about this, and immediately shot back with a Fake Out. The skitty obviously had a jeweled collar on it's neck with a name-Mirra. Now no wild skitty ever wore a collar, so obviously it belonged to some trainer. Now, Dark had a choice to make. Continue trying to knock out the skitty, or look around for the Pokemon's owner. Whatever dark chose, his Charmander just got flinched by a fakeout. Not a very good thing for any trainer to have to deal with. The skitty looked on-"Skitty Skit!" It let out a bit of attitude.The Skitty also seemed to have an Amulet on its ear just whose skitty was this? It seemed,. Unusual

Battle

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Weather: Clear

Mirra The Skitty | Level 9| Normalize | Hold Item
HP: 100%
Status: Normal
Used Fake Out!

VS

Charmander | Level 11 | Blaze | Hold Item
HP: 81%
Status: Normal
FLINCHED!

[Venominon]

After the Skitty had hit Charmander with a Fake Out, causing its Ember to fail, Dark's grin grew a little, as he kept his gaze on the small Normal type Pokémon. "So you do have some fight in you. Good." Dark then turned his attention to his partner, ready to issue another command. "Walk it off Charmander! We can still win this battle!" At its trainer's order, Charmander shook off the Fake Out, ready for more. "Char!" However, it was then that Dark noticed the collar around the Skitty's neck, and the amulet on its ear. It didn't take long for Dark to realize that this Skitty wasnt wild, and was in fact someone's partner.

Dark took a moment to consider his options, but again, it didn't take him very long to get his answer. "Fake Out only works once per battle, so you wont get the better of us again little one!" Dark said to the kitten Pokémon, clearly not giving up the fight in the least. Dark knew that if he looked for this Skitty's trainer, he'd have to interact with another human. And being that he tries to avoid doing this, he figured it'd just be easier to knock it out in battle, then drop it off at the Pokémon Center, knowing that its trainer would likely find it there relatively quickly. Not to mention his Charmander would gain more experience points that way. So with his mind made up, Dark continued the onslaught, not holding anything back. "Use Ember one more time Charmander!" At Dark's command, the Fire type lizard started to build up its fire power, and then let it all go right at the Skitty in front of it. "Charmander!"

[Calamity Ashe]

The cat was hit by the flame which sent it flying back. However, soon a noice cut through the crowd-"WHAT DO YOU THINKN YOU'RE DOING TO MY PRECIOUS SKITTY?! The girl who had shown up had long Brown hair, and piercing blue eyes.She was wearing a Black Dress with blue trim and a blue jacket with blue heels and she had a similar amulet on her hairband. "My name is Mabel and I'm the owner of this here skitty. Now, It's a Battle!" The woman then took position behind the skitty. "MIRRA! Use Sing NOW! put that lizard to sleep." The cat pokemon obeyed and sang a sweet tune, putting the charmander in a deep sleep.

Battle

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Weather: Clear

Mirra The Skitty | Level 9|Normalize| Hold Item
HP: 87% 
Status: Normal
Was Hit By Ember
Used Sing!

VS

Charmander | Level  11| Blaze| Hold Item
HP: 81%
Status: Normal
Used Ember!
is Asleep

[Venominon]

After Charmander's Ember hit the Skitty, Dark was beginning to grin once more. But when he'd heard the voice of another trainer, his grin vanished, as he quickly turned to face her. Dark looked at the human girl before him, as a look of slight annoyance appeared on his face. Dark was clearly not amused, especially after everything the girl had said to him. Dark decided not to give her a response though, and to just continue the battle. He narrowed his eyes at the female trainer, seeing that she was definitely different then most trainers he'd seen in his life.

Even so, that didn't really matter to Dark at all. But when Skitty put his Charmander to sleep, Dark let out a sigh, having already dealt with sleep status once already earlier tonight against Camper Jayce and his Hoothoot. He quickly decided that he'd had enough of sleep for one night, reaching into his bag, and pulling out one of the Full Heals he had on hand. "I was hoping to save this for later, but Id rather not waste my time with the likes of you. Wake up Charmander!" Dark used the Full Heal on his partner, and Charmander quickly awoke from its slumber, taking a moment to look around. "Charmander?" With his partner back on its feet, Dark returned his attention to the other trainer and her kitten Pokémon. "Stay focused Charmander! Use Ember again!" Staying true to his nature, Dark called for yet another attack move. Charmander was quick to regain its senses, and fired another Ember at the Skitty. "Char! Charmander!"

OOC: Dark used one of his Full Heals to wake Charmander up before attacking.

[Calamity Ashe]

The woman looked pleased that he chose to use an item. she then yeleld-]"Skitty hit him with another sing!" She was tired of this boy and his Charmander. She considered just getting her dagger out and being done with it, but she knew she couldn't so she just battled on. However, from the look in her eyes, you could TELL she hated this person with a fiery passion.

They say a Gleeful pissed is somebody's worst nightmare... It was time to see if Dark would become just another defeated sap in the long line of people Mabel had destroyed either by physical harm or humiliation in Pokemon battles. The skitty let off another Melody after recovering from the fiery hit. However, the skitty was now visibly as mad as it's trainer and blue aura swirled around both trainer and pokemon."Mirra, DOUBLE SLAP!" Mabel ordered next. The skitty leaped forward and smacked the charmander five times.

Battle

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Weather: Clear

Mirra | Level 9| Normalize | Hold Item
HP: 76%
Status: Normal
Used Sing!
Used Double Slap! hit 5 times!!

VS

Pokemon | Level 11|Blaze| Hold Item
HP: 68%
Status: Normal
Was Hit By Sing!
Was Hit by Double Slap!
Is Asleep for two turns!

[Venominon]

When Charmander went to sleep again, Dark was visibly annoyed, mostly because he'd just used one of his Full Heals for nothing. He began to grit his teeth, seeing that he was in a bit of a bind with this one. However, when he saw how angry his opponent and her Pokémon were becoming, Dark's expression softened. He took a deep breath, and gathered his thoughts. This battle wasnt over yet, and he had absolutely no plans to go down without a fight. But since his partner was still fast asleep, Dark decided to use this turn to restore some of his Charmander's HP.

Pulling out one of his Potions, Dark sprayed Charmander with it, giving Charmander some of its lost HP back. Dark didn't like to lose, but he wasnt all that competitive by nature. He just didn't care much for humans, especially humans who gave him attitude. Like the female trainer before him. Keeping his cool, Dark finally decided to give her a response. "They say hostility is a sign of weak mindedness. Win or lose, you still have room to improve, and I don't just mean as a trainer." He told her, being very blunt too. Dark had always been one who says what's on his mind, without holding anything back. Being that he'd never had any human friends before, tact wasnt really one of his strong points.

OOC: Dark used a Potion on Charmander.

[Calamity Ashe]

Mabel noticed things were going her way, so she shouted-"MIRRA! USE Tackle!" Mabel decided to try her luck with another of her skittys moves, seeing as the charmander was still asleep. She also glared at the boy- how dare he say that stuff to her. "A Gleeful never surrenders or gives up and we don;t take insults well either. You just made yoruself one of our enemies. I hope you sleep with one eye open tonight kid!" The woman snapped, before her skitty rushed in and tackled the boys pokemon with it's weight.

Battle

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Weather: Clear

Mirra The Skitty | Level 9| Normalize | Hold Item

HP: 76%

Status: Normal

Used Tackle!

VS

Charmander | Level 11 | Blaze | Hold Item
HP: 67%
Status: Normal
POTION USED!
CHARMANDER WILL WAKE UP NEXT TURN!
CHARMANDER WAS HIT BY TACKLE!

[Venominon]

As the female trainer yelled at him, Dark was not at all phased by her temper and threats. He did see that things weren't really going his way in this battle though, but the more angry this girl in front of him got, the less he seemed to mind the thought of losing. Worst case scenario, he goes to the Pokémon Center, takes some time for his partner to heal up, then goes to find another opponent. Either way, his goal was still clear to him. Make it to the Dark Cave, and hopefully make his first capture in Johto. But for now, his focus remained on the girl in front of him, and her little Skitty.

Dark took another moment to consider his options, and then he came up with a new strategy. Putting his hands into the pockets of his coat, he looked over at the woman, looking her straight in the eye, easily seeing her fury. "Frankly, I don't know what a gleeful is, and I don't really care. Ive never had any human friends before, but now that I think about it, Ive had any enemies before either." Letting out a sigh, Dark turned his attention back to his Charmander. "We're not out of this battle yet Charmander! Wake up and use your Smokescreen!" Dark yelled out his next command to his partner, hoping Charmander wakes up soon, and things start to turn around in their favor, even if only a little bit.

[Calamity Ashe]

The girls tone imidiatly shifted when the smoke hit them. She coughed and so did the skitty, but they were undeterred. "SKITTY USE TACKLE AGAIN! MAKE IT THROUGH THE SMOKE!" The cat did as she was told, and slammed charmander with a sucessful tackle once more. Mabel smiled grinning at the boy. His charmander wasn't scary, and he wasn't half the threat that she was. Nobody could reach her accept her brother, and Sister whome were both much tougher then she was. Mabel gives a cocky grin, knowing shes still winning as she silently pulls out a fan and blows the smoke away from herself.

Battle

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Weather: Clear

Mirra The Skitty | Level 9| Normalize 
HP: 76%
Status: -1 Accuracy
Used Tackle!

VS

Charmander | Level 11 | Blaze
HP: 60%
Status: Normal
CHARMANDER WOKE UP!
Charmander used Smokescreen!

[Venominon]

As opposed to Camper Jayce, Dark didn't let this girl's cocky attitude get to him. True, she was winning for now, but he knew that could all change with the right moves, and a little bit of luck. Dark never turned away from a fight, and he wasnt about to start now, even if his chances for victory looked slim for the moment. "I can honestly say Ive never met anyone like you before in my life. Your definitely more interesting then most humans. Ill give you that. Still, try not to get too cocky." Dark informed her, as a gently night breeze blew passed the trainers and their Pokémon.

Dark kept his hands tucked away in his pockets, but kept his fist clenched tightly. He knew a victory here wasnt gonna be easy, but he was willing to give it his best shot. Charmander felt the exact same way as its master, taking on a confident, battle ready expression, as it faced its opponent. "Char! Charmander!" The small Fire type let out a loud battle cry, making its master grin once more. "Good attitude Charmander! We have to be fearless! So use Smokescreen once more!" Dark matched his partner's volume and confidence level, making his next order. That said, Charmander puffed another he cloud of smoke right at their opponents.

[Calamity Ashe]

Mabel rolled her eyes and used her fan once more. All this smoke was getting annoying. She was only concerned about her skitty however-"Mirra if you're alright use tackle again!" She didn;t like this one bit. She had the battle at first and now this Lizard was becoming a pest and she hated pests with all her heart. She was trying to hard not to stab somebody. Trying to keep a level head, she watched as her Kitten managed to pull through once more and landed with a hard tackle! And with a Critical Hit!

Battle

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Weather:

Mirra | Level 9| Normalize
HP: 76% (##/##)
Status:-2 accuracy
Used Tackle!IT;S A CRITICAL HIT!

VS

Charmander | Level 11| Blaze
HP: 43% (##/##)
Status: Normal
Used Smokescreen!
Was Hit by Tackle!

[Venominon]

Despite the critical hit, Dark and Charmander didn't lose their confidence just yet. They could see that their new plan was beginning to work. So they pressed the attack, with Dark removing his hands from his coat pockets now. "Not so bad for a kitten Pokémon. We're not through here though. Hit em with another round Charmander! Smokescreen!" Dark gave his next order, not ready to accept defeat just yet. The small fire lizard didn't back down either, hanging tough, despite its injuries. "Char! Char!" Charmander took a deep breath, then puffed out one more big cloud of smoke all over Skitty and its trainer.