Sombre Valley: Venom's Misdreavus / Spirit Encounter

[Caramell 🍬]

Misdreavus [Level 19] wants Venom's spirit!
Encountered Here
Weather is Clear

Notes: Skorupi HP 84% [54/64] | Whirlipede HP 80% [51/64]

[Venominon]

As Venom reached for the Cleanse Tag, he and Whirlipede did their best to ignore the various and very creepy sounds that filled the area. Fortunately, this was easy enough for them to accomplish. These sounds were more distracting than frightening. At least to the two of them. That said, the Spinarak that were watching them proved to be significantly harder to ignore. However, this was definitely a red flag. Normally, since these String Spit Pokemon were Poison types, Venom would be going into Poison type fanboy mode.

But Venom was already distracted by the bad vibes he was getting from this location and watching the Spinarak's reactions only made it worse. Something was definitely up. The ninja just wasn't sure what that was just yet. Unfortunately, Venom figured that out just a bit too late. The moment he and Whirlipede heard yet another ominous voice, they only had enough time to flinch and gasp before being transported to a literal world of darkness. "What is this?! Who're we dealing with this time?!" The ninja yelled out into the darkness, demanding answers, as he had never seen anything quite like this before in his entire life.

"Master, look! Over there!" Whirlipede quickly pointed out the first thing he saw in the midst of all the never-ending darkness, doing so with his antenna, since he didn't have any arms and all. Venom was quick to turn and notice the blue and red flames immediately after that, and raised his guard, narrowing his snake eyes at this strange phenomenon. The poisonous pair then looked on in silence, as their next foe manifested before their very eyes. "Figures. Another Ghost type Pokemon." Venom commented on this development, then grit his teeth, getting a feeling that this one would prove to be more troublesome than the others. The Poison type trainer also wondered if this was the boss Pokemon that he heard back in the Putrid Swamp, but he barely had any time to ponder this, as the Screech Pokemon suddenly came at him without even the slightest hint of hesitation.

Seeing this, Whirlipede wasted no time in moving out in front of his trainer and glaring at the Ghost type, ready to intercept it. "Back off! I won't let you harm my master!" Once again, it seemed that these spirits were on a single-minded quest for souls. But, of course, Venom wasn't willing to give up his without a fight. So, the ninja put his game face on, and figured that if they defeated Misdreavus, the world of darkness around them would fade away along with it. "You won't be taking any souls from anyone ever again! Let's go, Whirlipede! Show this evil spirit your power with a double dose of your Pursuit attack!" Putting the Cleanse Tag away in his bag for later, Venom called for Whirlipede's first move of this battle, not wanting to waste any time this time around. "Of course, master! You're going down, ghost!" Spinning at high speed, Whirlipede took in the power of the darkness all around him and prepared to give Misdreavus a taste of its own medicine.

OOC: Running Shoes used.

[Marchbaby]

The Misdreavus chuckled at the arrogance Venom displayed. As the second in command of the curse army Misdreavus was not quite as much of a pushover as the other ghosts he had encountered so far. " Foolish mortal, it will take more than a bug to stop me. I shall teach you a lesson in respect before I claim your soul like countless others." The evil feminine spirit then started to form a purple beam in front of her eyes as Whirlipede was caught unable to jump out of the way in time. The powerful strike caused quite a bit of damage however Whirlipede was strong enough to both endure the hit and still attack.

It scored a direct hit with Pursuit as the spirit tried to gain some ground away from it. Though the Misdreavus could not outrun the attack it was not lying when it said it was tougher than the other spirits as the first impact did less than half the damage needed to knock it out." Is that all you can muster, I am afraid it will take more than that to best me my poor mortal moron. I hope your bug is ready for a second strike." The ghost said as it fired a second Psybeam at Whirlipede before it could get off a second attack. Somehow Whirlipede was able to hang on again however as it chased the ghost type down a second time with another Pursuit.

Misdreavus was breathing heavily by now but it was still not bested. It still had a few tricks left though it could not afford to take any more damage. " So you are stronger than you look. No matter I shall still win in the end and claim your soul. In this case the effort will be worth it as most souls do not fight back this well."


Wild Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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Misdreavus LV 19
HP 11% [6/57]

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Whirlipede LV 26
HP 33% [21/64]

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Misdreavus [Levitate]: Normal
Whirlipede [Poison Point]: Normal

SP43 Misdreavus used Psywave x2! (14 damage the first hit, 16 damage the second round.
SP37 Whirlipede used Pursuit x2!

[Venominon]

The words that came from the Screech Pokemon made Venom glare at it with his snake eyes even more intensely, as a few hisses escaped his lips at the same time. However, even in his enraged state, he was still sharp enough to notice a few things about his and Whirlipede's ghostly foe that stood out. Most significantly, the fact that this battle was proving to be too easy. Yes, Psychic type moves were super effective against Poison types like Whirlipede, but the ones that Misdreavus was using were actually pretty weak. Weak enough for Whirlipede to take two direct hits and still have plenty of stamina left in him to keep on fighting. True, all the other spirits they fought went down after two Pursuit attacks, but Misdreavus must've only been slightly stronger than they were, as it was looking pretty worn out after two direct hits itself.

After reaching those conclusions in his head, Venom began to relax a bit, as his facial expression changed into a rather confident one. "You say things like that, but from where I'm standing, it seems that we have the upper hand here. I'll admit, you're stronger than the last few spirits we've faced in battle, but you're still no match for us. It's clear to me that you are not the one calling the shots here. As such, we'll have to finish you off quickly so we can keep moving and eventually face your master in a battle. Whoever that is, this nightmare will all be over once we defeat them."

"And mark my words, Team Toxic will prevail and save this forest from further destruction and tragedy." With high levels of conviction in his voice, the ninja spoke to the evil spirit, very certain of Team Toxic's victory in this war between Poison types and Ghost types. "Heck yeah! As if we'd lose to beings like this! Yeah, those Psychic type moves hurt, but I can take 'em! Let's finish this one up, master!" Venom's words refueled the Curlipede Pokemon's own spirit, as he mentally and physically prepared himself for one more attack. "Right then. Whirlipede, finish this spirit off and let's get out of here! One more Pursuit should do the trick!" Taking full advantage of their foe's weakened state, Venom called out his next command, and Whirlipede rolled as fast as he could towards said foe one more time.

[Caramell 🍬]

Whirlipede rolled across the ground in hot pursuit of his opponent. Although the ghostly Pokemon’s attacks hadn’t caused much damage before, the strange nature of Psywave always meant that Misdreavus could do damage equal to half of her level or 1.5 times her level. It was a strange and powerful psychic energy that lurked inside of the ghostly Pokemon, never guaranteeing the same type of damage from one moment to the next and working unlike most other attacks. She cackled, levitating high into the air, and beckoning sweet Whirlipede to give her chase. “Follow me, precious, so that I can claim your soul!”

Whirlipede shot off of the ground like a rocket shooting up into space. The ghostly apparition disappeared in the flash of a light and reappeared just behind the Whirlipede with an evil glint in her eyes. Large and powerful rings of bright bluish-white light appeared in front of the strange hair-like ghost Pokemon and shot from her body with a powerful blast. As soon as they made contact with Whirlipede, the Pokemon would come crashing out of the skies above to fall with a fainted flop on the ground below. The Misdreavus spun around without missing a beat and glanced in Venominon’s direction with a strange and deviously hungry expression.

“Give me your soouullll hummaaannn!” She screeched at the top of her lungs. Her long strands of her body that looked like hair dipped in red paint on their ends would fly up in different directions. A strange light surrounded the tips and made them glow as though they were on fire. The Pokemon sped through the air as fast as she could, trying to attack Venom and possibly trying to gobble up his soul. Her goal was to attack him while the other Pokemon was down and before he could call any of his other Pokemon to help. Venom would need to react fast if he still wanted to put a stop to Misdreavus’ plans. "I'm sttaarvvvinnnggg and your ssoouuullll looookkkksss so taaaaasssstyyyy!" She laughed evilly as she levitated at a blinding speed towards her 'prey'.

Wild Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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Misdreavus LV 19
HP 11% [6/57]

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Whirlipede LV 26
HP 0% [0/64]

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Misdreavus [Levitate]: Normal
Whirlipede [Poison Point]: Normal

SP43 Misdreavus used Psywave! (25 HP this round)
SP37 Whirlipede fainted!

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Whirlipede is unable to battle!
Please select a new Pokemon before Misdreavus claims your soul!

[Venominon]

Venom was well aware of how Psywave worked but given his and Whirlipede's recent run of luck with it, he decided to try his luck one more time. Since it looked like Misdreavus was on its last legs, the ninja thought that they could hold out for one more round and pound in the finishing move. Even though Misdreavus didn't technically have any legs to speak of. Unfortunately, luck wasn't on Venom's side this time. As soon as the Screech Pokemon's third Psywave made contact with Whirlipede, the Curlipede Pokemon's entire body was racked with a far more intense pain than he felt during the last two Psywave attacks. And with a loud crash, he hit the ground, unable to get back up. "...Forgive me, master...I have nothing left..."

Whirlipede was only able to say those last few words to Venom before he fainted, laying on his left side with his eyes closed. "Whirlipede! No!" Showing more concern for his Pokemon than himself, Venom raced towards his defeated friend with fear and concern all over his face. He knew that the Ghost type was still after his soul, but before he could even think about that, he had to make sure that his dear friend was okay. As soon as he reached Whirlipede, the Poison type trainer started digging through his bag as fast as he could, still able to sense Misdreavus' malice clear as day. Even through the darkness. The next few seconds were filled with tension, as Venom tried desperately to grab another poke ball from his bag, and Misdreavus closed in on him as fast as it could.

Fortunately, the ninja was just a little bit faster, finding the red and white orb that he was looking for and tossing it into the fray. "Shut your mouth, spirit! I'm tired of hearing your voice! Skorupi, take over!" From the poke ball, the Scorpion Pokemon emerged, and immediately glared at her foe, standing guard with her claws and stinger ready to strike if the Screech Pokemon came anywhere near her trainer. "Back off! Don't make me say it again! Or else!" Skorupi glared and yelled at the evil spirit, flexing her claws and tail as she did as a warning. "Thank you, Skorupi!" Venom said to her, then grabbed another item from his bag. A Revive. While Skorupi was defending them, Venom used the Revive to heal Whirlipede, then breathed a sigh of relief once the Poison/Bug type opened his eyes.

"Urgh...Don't take me out, master. I can still fight." Whirlipede pleaded with his trainer, but still looked and sounded a little worse for wear. "It's okay, my friend. Just rest for now. Skorupi will finish this." Venom informed Whirlipede in a gentle tone of voice, gently rubbing the side of his body as he spoke. However, both his tone and facial expression changed into very angry ones as soon as he looked up and faced the evil spirit again, more than ready to end this battle once and for all by this point. "Let's send this spirit to the next world, Skorupi! Use Feint Attack!" With her orders given, Skorupi quickly vanished into the darkness all around her, making full use of the battlefield created by the evil spirit. "With pleasure, master." Skorupi said after she vanished, but her voice just echoed all around, making it next to impossible for anyone to tell where she was exactly.

OOC: Revive used on Whirlipede before Skorupi's attack.

[Caramell 🍬]

The strange ghostly apparition smiled deviously as she floated in the air after Venom. She could almost taste the ninja’s soul on her tongue. Misdreavus imagined that Venom’s soul must have had a strong earthy sensation, something like a turmeric mixed with oregano herb medley, and couldn’t wait to find out how true that must be. Before she could claim her most desired prize, another took form from its Pokeball and stood in the Screech Pokemon’s path. The red hues at the ends of her strands of ghostly body flared up all around her and began to glow with a sick, ominous tint. “NOO!” The Misdreavus screamed at her opponent, not even noticing Venom rush to heal his friend.

“YOU CANNOT STOP ME!” The Misdreavus entire body began to glow with the same red fire that burned at the end of her ‘hair’. The malicious color seemed so foreign that it engulfed the Pokemon making her look nothing more than an outline with eyes and a floating sea of red ‘fire’ that spun all around her form.. “LET ME HAVE THEIR SOULS!” The strange darkness that cloaked the land seemed to dissipate and reanimate around them as it ebbed and flowed with Misdreavus’ emotions. It was clear through her labored breaths and loud screams that she was tiring, and that she was stalling for time. Still, the Misdreavus was pulled by her strange desire and burning need to claim the sickly Chikorita’s soul for itself, if she could claim nothing else.

Skorupi stumbled back as the room began to spin underneath her. The trees shook and swayed in the open breeze. Though, for the confused Pokemon they seemed to stretch out and try to pick her up off the ground. She lunged out with her tail and flailed wildly at the ground as she tried to regain herself. The powerful rays were working their magic, however, and at times the same appendage that Skorupi tried to use to free herself of the confusion would come flying back to smack her in the face. Misdreavus’ sickening smile only grew bigger as she levitated confidently above the Skorupi, so sure of her own attack. “Give up?!” She screamed as she fired the psychic energy once more at Skorupi.

Wild Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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Misdreavus LV 19
HP 11% [6/57]

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Skorupi LV 26
HP 59% [38/64]

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Misdreavus [Levitate]: Normal
Skorupi [Sniper]: Confused [1/3 Turns]

SP+ Venom used Revive! Whirlipede recovered!
SP43 Misdreavus used Confuse Ray! Skorupi is confused!

SP46 Skorupi hit itself in confusion! The room's spinning?!
SP43 Misdreavus used Psywave! It did -10 damage this round!

-1 Revive deducted from Inventory.
Whirlipede HP 50% [32/64] - participated in fight. Also GAH D: RNG dice were not being nice that last round but at least Psywave wasn't too strong.

[Venominon]

As Venom and Whirlipede witnessed the events of the last round unfold, as well as the changes to their ghostly foe and the darkness that surrounded them, the poisonous pair began to feel a sense of desperation creeping in. As much as Venom hated to admit it, Misdreavus had the upper hand. Even though the Screech Pokemon didn't actually have any hands. So, before making any more moves, the ninja took all the time he could to consider his options. True, he could've healed Skorupi's confusion easily, but that would also give Misdreavus another free shot at her. And what if the evil spirit got lucky with her Psywave again? Would Skorupi be able to withstand it?

However, if Venom chose not to cure Skorupi's confusion, she might hit herself again, then take another Psywave attack from the evil spirit anyway. It was a tough decision for sure, and the Poison type trainer didn't have a lot of time to ponder it. Fortunately, speed was one of the three most important traits of any ninja. So, after just a few more seconds of thinking, Venom made his choice and reached into his bag for another item. This time, the item in question was a single, pink-colored berry, known as a Persim Berry. The perfect item for curing confusion.

As soon as he saw an opening, Venom once again made use of his speed, left Whirlipede's side, and hurried over to Skorupi's side. "You save me, and I save you! That's a true Pokemon and trainer connection!" The ninja declared confidently, as he quickly fed the berry in his hand to the Scorpion Pokemon, completely unafraid of Misdreavus or the possibility of getting stung by his own Pokemon in her confused state. After swallowing the berry, Skorupi snapped out of her confusion, shaking her head a few times before looking at her master. "Huh?! What happened?! Did we win?!"

Venom gave his Pokemon a smile, then turned to face Misdreavus, shooting her a glare as he returned to Whirlipede's side to ensure the Curlipede Pokemon's safety. "Not yet, Skorupi! But we will! This gluttonous spirit has got nothing on Team Toxic!" Venom spoke with confidence once again, noticing how the spirit had been eyeing him like some kind of meal this entire time, and insulting the Ghost type for it. "Now, quickly! Before she gets another shot in! Use your Feint Attack! I know it'll work this time!" Both Skorupi and Whirlipede could feel their own confidence levels rising steadily as their trainer spoke, as both Poison/Bug types were eager to finish this evil spirit off and move on. "As you wish, master! Instead of my master's soul, how about you try this instead?!" Skorupi yelled at the Screech Pokemon, then disappeared into the darkness one more time.

OOC: Persim Berry used on Skorupi before attacking.

[Caramell 🍬]

The ghostly apparition watched as the ninja darted to the side of his scorpion friend in an instant. Though she was largely unbothered by the movement and even took glee in one of the souls that she hungered for daring to come so close to her, it was the item in question that would send her into a rabid frenzy. As soon as Misdreavus’ large red eyes with their strange glowing yellow sclerae noticed the bumpy looking pink berry they widened with anger. This human would have to pay for his treacherous acts! The Screech Pokemon followed the movements swiftly, realizing that she had very little time to react – especially if she wanted to land a hit before the human could come to his Pokemon’s aid. “Noooo!” She screeched at the top of her lungs. “Stttooooppp!”

Though it would be much too late to stop Venom. Her lips curled into a deep snarl as she began to summon all the energy she could muster into one powerful shot. Skorupi wasn’t her target this time – Venom was! “How dare you interfere, you vile human!” The evil spirit snapped as a loud cackling and singeing sound filled the air. She watched Skorupi begin to right herself once more and turn towards her train as they spoke to each other. “I WILL have your souls! You cannot stop me!” The Psybeam shot through the air, barely missing the ninja as soon as he darted out of the way, and slammed into Skorupi. It was quite possibly the weakest beam of psychic energy that the ghostly apparition had ever managed to summon. Given her battered state from the multiple earlier attacks, where bruises in the forms of ‘tears’ at her ghostly form riddled her hide, it was evident that she wouldn’t take much more.

Skorupi spun around, ready and willing to give her all into the fray. Misdreavus levitated up high and far out of the scorpion’s reach. Skorupi chased her from the ground, jumping up and swiping at her opponent with her large, poisonous tail. She scurried up the side of a tall, mangled looking tree and shouted off into the distance, looking far off as though she spotted something, before ducking down into the trees. Misdreavus floated over to see what Skorupi had seen and to try and follow her opponent. The scorpion would take her opponent by surprise and lung out from her hiding spot in the canopies above, slashing into Misdreavus’ body for the last time with her tail. The Screeching Pokemon disappeared in an instance. The darkness that cloaked Sombre Valley lifted, leaving only the sound of a dying scream to echo in the distance.

Wild Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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Misdreavus LV 19
HP 0% [0/57]

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Skorupi LV 26
HP 47% [30/64]

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Misdreavus [Levitate]: Normal
Skorupi [Sniper]: Normal

SP+ Venom used Persim Berry! Skorupi is cured of its confusion!
SP43 Misdreavus used Psywave! It did -8 HP of damage.

SP46 Skorupi hit itself in confusion! The room's spinning?!
SP43 Misdreavus fainted!

-1 Persim Berry deducted from Inventory.
Whirlipede HP 50% [32/64] - participated in fight.

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Skorupi gained 475 EXP.
19*50: 950/2: 475
Skorupi increased to 900/2107 EXP!
Skorupi grew closer to Venom. +1
Skorupi is as close as she can get! +15 Happiness!


Whirlipede gained 475 EXP.
19*50: 950/2: 475
Whirlipede increased to 599/2107 EXP!
Whirlipede grew closer to Venom. +1
Whirlipede grew to +10 Happiness!