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Post by Marchbaby on Jan 19, 2023 13:35:28 GMT 11
As Venom made his way deeper into the tunnel a strange noise started to echo from quite a far distance. At first the sound was hard to identify however as it slowly approached it became easier to identify the sound. " Koffling" The noise cried out as a spherical object flew from around a corner and approached Venom before freezing in it's tracks. The poison type Pokemon was surprised to run into a human as most people would not venture so far into the tunnels as the risk of running into dangerous Pokemon such as itself increased the longer one searched the area. After recovering from the shocking encounter Koffing let out a cloud of poisonous gas as it approached the young ninja quite curious about the strange looking human. It could tell there was something special about him and it could also sense his love for poison types. As interested as it was however it did not dare let it's guard down as it knew how dangerous humans could be. As it carefully watched Venom it waited to see what the human would try before making any sudden movements. As it was not the most common Pokemon in the area it knew it had a target on it's back but it did not want to anger the ninja too much and risk being knocked out by him either. As it remained almost perfectly still Koffing hoped the human would just keep walking without challenging it to a battle however it was ready to defend itself if need be and it had little doubt that it would probably be forced to do so in this situation. Koffing (Level 22) appeared. Please select a Pokemon. Shiny? 4KKDrJ3P1-421-42
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Post by Venominon on Jan 19, 2023 23:02:14 GMT 11
The ninja was more focused than ever before, venturing deeper and deeper into the tunnels that expanded all over the underground of Goldenrod City. Maybe most trainers would've given up on their search by this time, but Venom was determined to see his mission through to the end. He came for a Koffing, and he wasn't leaving without one. And he had a good feeling about the tunnel he now found himself in, as it had very few people hanging around. Then, much to his surprise, Venom picked up a familiar scent drifting through the air. It was a scent that Venom had smelled many times before back home, so he knew it very well. Poisonous gas. Most people would've probably covered their noses and mouths and ran away from such gas, but Venom breathed deep and headed towards the source of the gas. Thankfully, after years of being exposed to all forms of toxins in the world of Pokemon, the Poison type trainer had built up an immunity to it. So, poison gas was basically the same as fresh air to him. In fact, the smell of his gas got Venom's heart racing, as he picked up his pace, knowing that this gas had to be coming from the very Pokemon he sought. Then, after several minutes of running through an abandoned tunnel, the ninja came to a stop, spotting the source of the gas floating through the air just a few feet away from him. As he listened to its call and watched it belch out a thicker cloud of poisonous gas, Venom gained a big smile upon his face, as well as some sparkles in his eyes, quickly approaching the wild Koffing to admire it fully. "Oh my Arceus! It's a Koffing! Finally! I've waited such a long time to meet you, Koffing! My name's Venom! It's such an honor to meet an amazing Poison type Pokemon such as yourself! I'd love it if you joined Team Toxic! We'll become great friends! I'm sure of it!" As the reality of this encounter slowly sunk in, Venom slowly but surely calmed back down, especially when he saw the Koffing start to float away from him. "No! Wait! Please don't go! I'm sorry if I startled you, Koffing! I just get so excited around Poison type Pokemon! I love them so much!" The purple-haired trainer pleaded his case to the Poison Gas Pokemon, offering it a bow of apology as well. However, even if the wild Koffing did stick around, there was still the next step to worry about. Capture. As always, the last thing Venom wanted to do was bring harm to any wild Pokemon, especially Poison types, but what choice did he have? So, with that in mind, Venom raised his head, took a deep breath, then grabbed a Pokeball from his bag, pressing the button on it before throwing it down in front of Koffing. "Sorry about this, Koffing! Croagunk, I need your help again, pal!" The red and white orb burst open, and the Toxic Mouth Pokemon found himself in Goldenrod City's underground once again. At first, he thought that he and Venom were competing in the Underground Gauntlet that Venom spoke of earlier, but then he looked up and saw his latest opponent floating in the air in front of him. "Ah, so you finally found a Koffing, master? So, let me guess. You want me to help you capture this one, then we can finally move on. Is that right?"Croagunk asked his trainer in a knowing tone of voice, already cracking his knuckles, preparing for the soon to be battle. "You've got it, Croagunk. But please try to be careful. We're trying to capture this Koffing. Now, on that note, why don't we start off with Flatter?" The ninja reminded his Pokemon, then gave him his first command, not wanting to mess this up. Croagunk wasn't too thrilled about the idea of holding back, but he still did as he was told, and started flattering the pure Poison type before him. "You know, my master went to a lot of trouble to find you, Koffing. You must be a pretty special Pokemon. And personally, I think you'd make a great additon to Team Toxic too. Floating up there like that must mean that Ground type moves can't hurt you, huh? That means you have nothing to fear from one of our biggest weaknesses. I'm honestly a little jealous."As the Poison/Fighting type flattered Koffing, the Poison Gas Pokemon slowly became confused, leaving it wide open for Croagunk's next move. "Nicely done, Croagunk! Now, Rock Slide!" Upon being given an actual attack move, Croagunk grinned, slamming his fist into the ground in front of him as hard as he could. "Oh yeah! I love this part! Let's see just how tough you really are, Koffing!" While suffering from the effects of Croagunk's Flatter, numerous large rocks appeared directly above Koffing and proceeded to fall on top of it. While this was going on, Venom grabbed another Pokeball from his bag, but this one was empty. Not only that, but it wasn't just any Pokeball. It was an Ultra Ball. A very powerful Pokeball that Venom hoped would be able to capture this Koffing in just one go. OOC: Running Shoes used. By the way, Venom's Pokemon still have yet to be updated after his last victory. Tiki made a post about it here, along with a few other trainers who're still waiting for updates. Just wanted to make sure the mods were aware. Thanks.
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Jan 23, 2023 2:06:14 GMT 11
Battling wasn’t Koffing’s forte. It preferred to lurk in the darkness of Goldenrod’s extensive tunnels and hide away from would-be trainers who only wanted to use it for experience gains or capture it so that they could use it for some other strange reason. It had heard horrible tales of Koffing who were gobbled up inside of the strange Pokeballs by nefarious bad guys and made to do horrible things to others. This Koffing didn’t like the idea of working for criminal organizations or being collected like some strange trophy prize by trainers who might have otherwise cared less about it. So when it spewed its toxic gas everywhere, floating all around to try and scare Venom and his team of poisonous Pokemon off, it was surprised to find that the ninja pushed onwards. Why?! “Please leave me alone!” Though the words pleaded with Venom’s better judgement, the undertone was more of a hiss than a whimper. The floating poisonous ball of gas wouldn’t be opposed to forcing its opponents to leave it alone, if it had to. It was known to duke it out with the best of them in the times when it called for it. “I’m warning you. I won’t go easy on you! I don’t want to join your bad guy gang!” Its words rang true to its heart, and underneath their words would shine the true fear that Koffing felt. Though, as Venominon and even his Croagunk praised it Koffing felt very confused. Why were they being so sweet and caring to the Koffing?! It rushed after Croagunk, slamming its full weight into the other Pokemon. “Why is it an honor to meet me? Usually, Ground type moves do not affect my kind. That’s true. Most of us have Levitate to avoid that, though some unlucky Koffing only have Neutralizing Gas.” It answered Croagunk’s responses to the best of its abilities and floated around the tunnel, trying to dodge the slippery frog’s advances. It’s mind spun around in its confused and dazed state, making it hard to focus on its enemies. They called themselves ‘Team Toxic’ but they were way too nice and kind to Koffing. Why were they being so forward and nice, unless they were trying to trick it? “I don’t want to join a bad guy team. I want to make a difference in the world! I’m not sure how…but I know I could if given a chance!” It confessed profusely. The rocks that Croagunk sent flying through the air landed with ease and slammed into Koffing from all sides. It caused the wild floating gaseous orb to shriek and dart in erratic circles all around them. It hurt greatly and made Koffing question why they were trying to be so nice and mean at the same time! “Did you only want to meet me so you could grow stronger?! To defeat me?! Was capturing me a lie! I see no balls!” It shouted in its confusion, not even sure what to make of the makeshift battle. “I’ll show you to fear me and all Koffing kind!” Koffing rushed at the bright blue frog and slammed into his side once more, trying to knock it backwards and send back the way they came. “I won’t join a heartless or evil team. I just won’t!” Koffing continued and insisted. Wild Encounter Weather: Inside [Tunnels] [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Koffing LV 22 HP 75% [42/56]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Croagunk LV 27 HP 73% [52/71]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] Wild Koffing [??]: Confused [2/3] [+1 Sp. Atk] Venom's Croagunk [ Anticipation]: Normal SP40 Croagunk used Flatter! Koffing became confused! SP27 Koffing used Assurance! Managed to strike through confusion! It was a critical hit!
SP40 Croagunk used Rock Slide! Koffing avoided flinching! SP27 Koffing used Assurance! Managed to strike through confusion!
Running shoes exhausted! OOC: Venom be careful not to state a move works even if it's 100% success or -% (guaranteed to work). That should be done by whoever mods for you, even if the result is a guarantee as mentioned under battles headline. Just add 'attempts' / 'tries' and if you want to describe what might happen (without controlling the Pokemon / NPC mind you) you can add things like 'should the Pokemon fall under the effects of then' etc.
Also a lot of us mods have been pretty busy irl I fear. ^^' Sorry about the wait on the updates, but I've taken care of the previous requests made for you team. Thanks for making sure we didn't miss 'em though.
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Post by Venominon on Jan 23, 2023 20:26:09 GMT 11
Both Venom and Croagunk were more than a little surprised by Koffing's first reaction, as well as the words the wild Pokemon spoke to them and the feelings those words carried with them. "Bad guy gang? Boy, have you got your lines crossed. Team Toxic isn't anything like those criminal organizations. If you could even call 'em that." Croagunk was the first to speak up, puffing out his cheeks and chuckling as he insulted evil teams and tried to reason with Koffing at the same time. Venom, on the other hand, took a few minutes to really absorb the Poison Gas Pokemon's feelings, wondering if that was really the impression that Team Toxic had been giving off all this time. He also found himself thinking back to the last three wild Pokemon he had captured since arriving in Goldenrod City, remembering that they all carried some pretty strong feelings themselves. With all of that in mind, Venom collected his thoughts, looked straight at Koffing, then tried to reason with the wild Pokemon in his own way. "I'm not sure if it's this big city, but from what I've seen, many of the wild Pokemon that live here all feel pretty strongly about this kind of stuff. Most humans don't notice, or just pretend not to, but I always try my best to. Seviper, Grimer, Gastly, and everyone else on Team Toxic. We're not bad guys, but we do have some pretty big dreams and are trying to make a difference ourselves." This was just the beginning of the ninja's explanation, as he poured every single thing that he had learned from his father, his sister, and his own Pokemon into each and every word he spoke and hoped that his own feelings would reach the wild Poison type. "I can tell that you've been through some hard times, Koffing, but that's exactly why Team Toxic exists. Our dream is to show the world the true power of Poison type Pokemon, and that they are not to be taken lightly by any means. I apologize for the battle, but Pokeballs don't always work. No matter how willing the wild Pokemon is to join our team. Besides, our dream will have us battling against some very strong foes in the future. Ground types, Psychic types, and even Steel types. A Poison type's worst nightmare. That's why we could really use a Pokemon with your skills on Team Toxic. And, of course, I'll do my very best to be a good trainer for you." Naturally, Venom didn't care for the battle aspect of recruiting new members to Team Toxic, but since he didn't really have a choice, he wished to soften the blow as much as he could. Thankfully, with his newly acquired Ultra Balls, this battle wouldn't have to go on for much longer. Hopefully. "That was good, Croagunk! But let's give it one more shot! Use Rock Slide again! And Koffing, I promise I'll make it up to you later! I'm sorry!" Venom bowed to Koffing as he gave Croagunk his next order, and the Toxic Mouth Pokemon had one more thing to say before carrying out said order. "You really should accept the master's offer, Koffing! He's got some really nice stuff for you in his bag! Not to mention, he's fighting on behalf of all Poison type Pokemon in the world! If you really have pride in your kind, then why not help us out?!" Croagunk then slammed his fist into the ground, repeating his actions from the previous round and causing even more rocks to fall over the wild Poison type. Then, as soon as the rocks were done falling, Venom raised his head, gripping the Ultra Ball in his hand, then tossed it as hard as he could at Koffing. "It's true, Koffing! This is for the future of all Poison type Pokemon everywhere!"OOC: Ultra Ball used on Koffing after the attack. And yes, I'm well aware of both of those things. First of all, sorry. Sometimes I kinda just get into the zone when I'm writing, ya know? And secondly, thanks. As always, I really appreciate everything the mods do, and I understand that life can get hectic at times.
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Jan 27, 2023 12:04:33 GMT 11
The wild Koffing’s wide eyes searched Venom and Croagunk incredulously though fear welled up in the pit of its chest. How could it simply trust these two? Their actions belied their words and made the poisonous ball of gas feel as though it were backed up into a corner. Unaware of how or why it was in this predicament, the wild Koffing began spewing thick fumes of black gas from its many holes while trying to keep itself floating just out of reach of Croagunk. “If you’re not a bad guy gang then why do you call yourself ‘Team Toxic’? I’ve heard some humans call themselves something like ‘Team’ Rocket and they’re always doing bad guy things! Often with some of my old friends helping them! Why?” It asked questions which undoubtedly few would ever have true answers to. Though, as Venominon words continued to pour from his chest Koffing could sense that something was different about this particular trainer. It confused the wild Pokemon. Koffing didn’t understand why it sensed a kindred spirit within the heart of some trainer it barely knew and that it had just met. “What are your dreams? Why am I important for those dreams? Is it because I am Koffing or because I specifically can help with this dream?” Koffing’s words burned off the tip of its tongue, though as soon as the rocks cascaded from above its head it screamed loudly and bounced around in the tunnel. Levitating erratically as though as ball being bounced all over the place, Koffing hurt itself by bumping into the walls and floor several times. “But couldn’t you have asked me nicely? Why can’t I just let the ball catch me? Are they built that poorly?”As the confusion began to slowly lift the veil over Koffing’s eyes, the wild gaseous orb floated just in front of Venominon to stare deeply into his eyes. “I can’t promise I trust everything you’re saying right this minute, but…” A small smile flickered across Koffing’s face. It wanted to believe what Venominon was preaching. Turning to Croagunk, Koffing nodded its head firmly. “If you’ll try to catch me, I won’t object. Your vision sounds so much like the change I hope I can make in the world and I’d love the chance to be part of that.” It added firmly, both to Croagunk and to Venominon. It was no surprise, then, that when Venom used his Ultra Ball it would successfully capture the Poison Gas Pokemon. Wild Encounter Weather: Inside [Tunnels] [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Koffing LV 22 HP 34% [19/56]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Croagunk LV 27 HP 73% [52/71]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] Wild Koffing [??]: Confused [2/3] [+1 Sp. Atk] Venom's Croagunk [ Anticipation]: Normal SP40 Croagunk used Rock Slide! Koffing avoided flinching! SP27 Koffing used Smokescreen. It hit itself in confusion instead!
SP+ Venominon used Ultra Ball! Koffing was successfully captured!
Running shoes exhausted!
Croagunk gained 1100 EXP. 50*22: 1100Croagunk increased to 3226/2269 EXP!Croagunk gained 1 level. Croagunk increased to Level 28!Croagunk is trying to learn Swagger! Forget a move and learn Swagger?Croagunk grew closer to Venominon. +1 Croagunk maxed out his happiness with Venom! +15!957/2437 EXP remaining to next level... Please fill out the form on your new Pokemon: [img src="https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/bw/koffing.png"] [img src="http://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/ultraball.png"] [b]Koffing[/b] Name: [choose] Gender: [choose] Level: 22 OT: Venominon Ouroboros Moves: Smokescreen, Clear Smog, Assurance, Sludge Ability: Levitate or Neutralizing Gas Nature/Personality: [choose]
-1 Ultra Ball deducted from inventory.
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Post by Venominon on Jan 27, 2023 18:00:09 GMT 11
And just like that, Team Toxic had done it. Venom and his beloved poisonous Pokemon had tracked down and captured every single Pokemon they had been searching for. Needless to say, both Venom and Croagunk gained brand new smiles upon their faces as soon as the Ultra Ball stopped shaking. The lone sphere then transported itself to Venom's PC, and the poisonous pair threw their fists in the air, celebrating the completion of their capture mission. "Alright! We got 'em all! Thanks so much, Croagunk! You did great, pal!" In response to his trainer's praise, Croagunk puffed out his cheeks and flexed his muscles, relishing this victory in his own way. "Oh, go on, master. Keep tellin' me how great I am. I just hope these new recruits can keep up."It took about ten minutes for the excitement to finally die down, and once it did, Venom thought back to everything he had heard and learned from all the Pokemon he captured since arriving in Goldenrod City. They did offer him some reluctance to join Team Toxic, but that only made Venom all the more determined to train them, help them grow stronger, and continue to carry out Team Toxic's mission. "Don't let what they said get to you, master. They just don't understand yet. They're gonna love it on this team though. I guaruntee it." Croagunk, noticing the ninja lost in thought once again, was quick to try and reassure him, figuring that that's what he had to be thinking about at this moment. And he was right on the money, as Venom came back to reality, smiled at his friend, and gave him a response. "Yes, I know. Thank you, Croagunk. In a city like this, I'm sure they've all been mistreated by humans more than a few times. But that's all the more reason why Team Toxic can't just give up. And it's also why I'll help all of them grow much stronger than they are now. Strong enough so that they never feel that way ever again. Just as I've done for all of you." As he listened to his trainer's words, the Poison/Fighting type smiled back at him, giving him a nod of confirmation, along with a response of his own. "Heck yeah, master! We're all grateful for everything you do for us. And for all Poison type Pokemon. The newbies will appreciate it someday too. You'll see."Even though Venom didn't need any of his Pokemon to tell him that, it still made him feel good to hear it from them every now and then. "Thank you again, Croagunk. I really appreciate it. And speaking of helping you grow stronger; we still have one more thing to do before we train our new friends." Croagunk knew exactly what that was, and his smile changed into a grin as he responded to Venom's statement once more. "The Underground Gauntlet. I've been lookin' forward to this since you first told us about it. Let's go get that TM, master. I'm so ready for this." The Poison type trainer was proud to see one of his Pokemon so eager for action, grabbing his Pokeball and calling him back to it for the time being. "Well then, I guess we shouldn't waste any more time, pal. Let's go show these gauntlet trainers the power of Team Toxic." After putting Croagunk's Pokeball back into his bag, Venom turned and started heading back to the area where he first noticed the Underground Gauntlet, feeling just as ready as his Pokemon were to take it on and win. OOC: I'll pass on having Croagunk learn Swagger. By the way, Caramell 🍬 , it seems you forgot to change Croagunk's level to 28 on Venom's character page. It still says 27. Just making sure you're aware. Thank you kindly. KoffingName: No nickname Gender: Male Level: 22 OT: Venominon Ouroboros Moves: Smokescreen, Clear Smog, Assurance, Sludge Ability: Levitate Nature/Personality: Modest
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