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Post by Pixel on Mar 7, 2024 8:06:15 GMT 11
"Officer Sandshrew? Oh how adorable the brat thinks she is a cop. Do you think I'm afraid of the real police, little girl? Those incompetent lechonks have nothing better to do than sit on their thumbs and pretend to do real work. They aren't coming. They won't help you. Even they are afraid of us because they know we're not just some no name crook who they can slap cuffs on and be done with. We're everywhere. And we. will. win." The rocket sneered. "Meowth, slap some sense into that rat." The meowth purred and pounced forward. Right as the sandshrew was about to blast mud in its face, the meowth shot a paw out and smacked the sandshrew so hard across the face that he couldn't move from surprise. The feline's expression matched its trainer. Spiteful. Its teeth gleamed like its eyes. <I will enjoy cutting you to pieces~> it crooned in a lilting voice. Rocket Encounter Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Meowth LV 9 HP 100% [28/28]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/meowth.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Sandshrew LV 12 HP 84% [31/37]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/sandshrew.gif) Meowth [Arena Trap]: Status Sandshrew [Sand Veil]: Status SP23+ Meowth used fake out! SP18 Sandshrew flinched!
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Post by Steph on Mar 7, 2024 9:00:08 GMT 11
Daisy considered her enemy’s words.
The police, afraid of Team Rocket? How could the good guys ever be afraid of the bad guys? It was a ridiculous thought. Even if there were millions of Window Butts out there in the world waiting to break into old people’s houses, it wouldn’t matter. Would it…? No, bad guys this pathetic were just like mosquitoes compared to the good guys. That must be it. The good guys could be outnumbered, but not overpowered. Right?
But then again…
Daisy thought back to her two recent encounters with the police. She had a twisty, sinking feeling in her tummy that came with the realization that they were not just like the brave, selfless space cops, mecha pilots, and Shinsengumi she saw in anime. Like Booze Breath who was out there staring at the ocean without any batteries in his walkie talkie, for example. He didn’t even have a cool sword or a catch phrase. And the guy minding the station kind of sucked too, although Daisy doubted he even held a badge he could be a disgrace to.
Wow, real life was frustrating. Daisy was going to need to have a long, hard think about all this in the bathtub later, she realized. Maybe have a philosophical discussion with her favorite rubber Duckling. At this moment, with no tub in sight and a career criminal directly threatening her, though, there was no time to think. Action was required.
Well, fine, Daisy resolved. For now, I’ll just have to become the space cop hero the people need around here.
She smoothed back her bangs, which were still damp from the snowy weather she’d endured, and glowered at her opponent.
”Yeah, maybe the police are scared of you. But I’m not!” she retaliated.
And Sandrew wasn’t scared, either—well, not exactly. Startled, though. Definitely startled. The Meowth’s attack had made it flinch—but that wasn’t going to happen again. Fake Out only worked on its first turn, right?
”Fake Out on me once, shame on you. Fake Out on me twice, and it won’t work. Now, prepare to taste justice…in space! Officer Sandrew, give ‘em the Mud Shot of Celestial Vengeance!”
Sandrew bounced back from the attack and nodded, as if to say ‘My muscles are ready for you, bro. Bring it.’
OoC: Sandrew used Mud Shot!
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Mar 9, 2024 21:24:27 GMT 11
The Grunt smirked. This pint sized child had an attitude that wouldn’t quit? It was a shame that she was on the wrong team. Such a young and pliable mind like hers would be easy to warp into their twisted worldview, and her short stature would be perfect on some of their missions. “What do you realistically expect to be able to do? Huh?” The Grunt asked and gestured back to the disheveled home he’d recently ransacked before being interrupted by such an annoying twerp. Now in the midst of the heist, where he should be able to just waltz away happily fulfilling his rather ‘simple’ mission…he was stopped? By a kid? Hah! “Meowth, scrap them nails against Sandshrew, will you?!” He snapped to his furry feline, who licked her paws and rubbed it through her fur. She looked up thoughtfully and purred. “Gladly!” The cream-colored cat leaped up on her four limbs and raced across the ground after Sandshrew, who curled up into a tight ball showing off its armored hide instinctively to defend its softer underside from Meowth’s sharp claws. She Scratched mercilessly, though, managed to find some tender parts to rip into and open up small gashes on Sandshrew’s body. “You know if you were to learn something useful.” Rocket hummed with a smile. “And not bother an adult whose makin’ his living dishonestly, you could be an apprentice for the right team.”Definitely not for the cops, though. That was a waste. Was she that eager to be like the other cops they sent fleeing in odd directions whenever someone called for Jenny or her teammates? “I know someone as short as you might be useful in the right missions. A…bit young…honestly. But, who knows? If you give up this foolish wanna-be cop route…maybe I put in a good word for you? At least, when you’re older?” He tried to persuade if only so he could make it grand escape a little bit faster, before the heavy artillery arrived. Sandshrew fired several muddy shots from his body but seemed to hit everything but Meowth. The grunt wiped a large, sticky slob of watery-sand off his face. Yuck! “Amazing aim there, ‘Officer Sandshrew.” He laughed, saying ‘officer’ sarcastically. Rocket Encounter Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Meowth LV 9 HP 100% [28/28]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/meowth.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Sandshrew LV 12 HP 68% [25/37]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/sandshrew.gif) Meowth [Technician]: Status Sandshrew [Sand Veil]: Status SP23 Meowth used Scratch! It was a critical hit! SP18 Sandshrew used Mud Shot! It missed!
Meowth's Scratch: (crit) E1O1NH|pp_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 Sandshrew's Attack: (95% acc) p_1-100
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Post by Steph on Mar 29, 2024 6:06:31 GMT 11
On every hero’s journey, there was bound to be a time when the protagonist was tempted by evil. “Join me, and together we can rule the Galaxy,” or something like that. It was the hero’s job to overcome the temptation and wiggle out the other end as a stronger, better warrior of justice, with a renewed sense of purpose.
…the only problem was, Daisy didn’t feel tempted. Team Rocket was a bunch of clowns—Clowns, with a capital “C,” even. Being a crappy two-bit Pokémon thief didn’t look cool at all.
”Sorry, but I’ve got bigger plans for my life. I’m gonna work hard and get into Blueberry Academy, get a hundred badges and ribbons, and beat the Elite Four,” she said. ”I don’t have time to play cat burglar with you.”
Speaking of cats, Meowth must have really sharpened its claws today. Daisy winced as Sandrew was struck, feeling second-hand pain from watching the critical blow to her partner’s most vulnerable spot.
’Just a lucky hit. He’s not really all that,’ she told herself, chewing on her bottom lip a little. Sandrew could bounce back. And he did…sort of. Except his attack hit the wrong target. (Oh well. At times like these, the hero had to roll with the punches. Or the scratches, as it were.)
”This is all part of our strategy! We’ve secretly weakened you by getting mud in your underpants! So don’t underestimate us any more, or you’ll regret it! Officer Sandrew, use Mud Shot again—and go for Meowth this time, okay?”
OoC: Sandrew used Mud Shot!
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Apr 1, 2024 5:21:06 GMT 11
This task that Kyle set himself out to do so that he could earn some prestige and rewards from higher ups was becoming rather cumbersome of a task. Daisy stood like a tiny little steppingstone in his path, poking and prodding the bottom of his feet that though she were in insignificant splinter just set to ruin his day. “Is that so, miss goody two-shoes?” He scoffed, wiping away the rest of the mud from his outfit with a low growl. “Well I hope you don’t think you’ll get a good degree. You’re taking up space, that’s all, little Miss Perfect. So step down already and give up before you get your feelings really hurt.” Kyle sneered. Sandshrew was even more determined to prove to his trainer he could hit his target this time around. So was Meowth, however, who confidently slinked around a large potted plant brimming with thick foliage and bright easter lilies. “Use your Scratch again. Last time really hit the mark, so don’t let up!” Her trainer’s command was almost like a biblical prophecy to her. She immediately lunged at Sandshrew after slipping back around the other side of the potted plant and nearly knocking it over. As soon as Meowth landed on Sandshrew, she mercilessly raked her claws into his arms and legs. But Sandshrew thought quickly in the moment and curled up after a couple of scratches, avoiding the worst of them this time around. He then began firing mud from inside of his curled up shell. The thick clumps of watery dirt and debris flew in every direction, many of them coating the roads and sidewalks with ease. Quite a few found their mark, however, and clung onto Meowth’s knees and elbows, causing the slinky feline to reel back with a loud yowl. What a tricky maneuver! Kyle grunted loudly underneath his breath as he flared his nostrils, completely fed up with the fact that the attack finally worked in Daisy’s favor. “You insolent twerp! I outta ring your neck, you know!” He huffed and puffed, stomping his feet against the pavement. This was exactly WHY he never wanted kids of his own! Rocket Encounter Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Meowth LV 9 HP 64% [18/28]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/meowth.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Sandshrew LV 12 HP 51% [19/37]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/sandshrew.gif) Meowth [Technician]: Healthy [-1 Spd] Sandshrew [Sand Veil]: Healthy SP23 Meowth used Scratch! SP18 Sandshrew used Mud Shot! Meowth's speed dropped!
Meowth's Scratch: (crit) |gibA0dlp_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 Sandshrew's Attack: (95% acc) p_1-100 (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16
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Post by Steph on Apr 4, 2024 7:42:35 GMT 11
Man, this Team Rocket Grunt was even chattier than the last one Daisy had fought. He must have really liked to hear himself talk, she thought. And at this point, he was kind of digging at the bottom of the barrel for petty insults, too. Now it was all “Goody Two-Shoes” this and “waste of space” that. Oh, how Daisy yearned to repeatedly kick him in the shins until he howled for mercy.
…but good guys always engaged in fair combat. Daisy heaved a sigh and muttered under her breath instead.
”What does he even know about getting a degree? I bet he never even went to school.”
He even dared to call Daisy a twerp?! Well, she knew how to deal with bullies like him who were full of nothing but hot air.
”Yeah, whatever,” she said, rolling her eyes. Then, she clamped her hands over her ears and shouted. ”LA LA LA, I’M NOT LISTENING TO YOU, DINGUS! WHO’S A TWERP NOW, HUH?”
Meanwhile, Sandrew’s confidence was coming back in spades. He’d never been much of a talker—unlike Kyle here, apparently—but actions spoke louder than words, anyway. Which was why Sandrew was taking the opportunity to show off his muscular figure with a few bodybuilding poses while he awaited his Trainer’s next command.
Daisy soon delivered. After all, one could still give orders to a Pokémon while they were covering their ears to block out the stupid.
”Okay, Sandrew, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Use Mud Shot again; that’ll really slow ‘em down!”
OoC: Daisy gained the Soundproof Ability??? Sandrew used Mud Shot!
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Post by Pixel on Apr 9, 2024 10:15:25 GMT 11
Oh great. The annoying 'I-can't-here-you-lalala-' schtick. How obnoxious. The grunt rolled his eyes with a sneer, "Awe, not so smart are we? Can't even think of a proper argument so you start saying nonsense? Maybe meowth can cut out that useless tongue of yours when we're done turning that pest into shreds. Since you're not smart enough to use it for anything but gibberish." And yes, this grunt was chatty. Honestly, good conversation was hard to find, so sometimes, you had to fill the empty void of conversation yourself. Childish brats did NOT fill the vacancy in his life for riveting conversation and mental stimulation. Why did anyone reproduce? These pint-sized gremlins were a nuisance that got their sticky, grubby fingers on everything, made too much noise and GOT IN THE WAY. His meowth twisted a bit, flicking off some of the mud before lunging for the sandshrew. Meowth was met by hard ball of mud to the face. With a screech, the feline twisted and scraped sharp claws down the rodent's side, trying to lunge away, but all agility was lost to that stupid mud. Rocket Encounter Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Meowth LV 9 HP 29% [8/28]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/meowth.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Sandshrew LV 12 HP 35% [13/37]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/sandshrew.gif) Meowth [Technician]: Healthy [-2 Spd] Sandshrew [Sand Veil]: Healthy SP18 Sandshrew used Mud Shot! Meowth's speed dropped! SP2315 Meowth used Scratch! Meowth's Scratch: (crit) rg_Rq5mzp_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 Sandshrew's Attack: (95% acc) p_1-100 (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16
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Post by Steph on Apr 10, 2024 6:38:43 GMT 11
Window Butt’s lips were moving, but Daisy couldn’t hear him. Maybe he’d talk himself into a coma, she thought hopefully as she kept her hands clamped firmly over her ears. But her best bet was probably to keep battling until the police came back with reinforcements.
…which would be kind of a win-win, really, because then the Rocket Grunt would have plenty of people to talk to in jail.
Daisy wasn’t sure how much longer Sandrew would be able to hold out, though. He’d been doing a good job so far, sure, but now he was starting to look a little ragged and run down, having survived numerous swipes from Meowth’s razor-sharp claws. His lips parted, and he began to pant—but there was no mistaking the determination to win that still gleamed in his beady eyes. Switching him out now would rob him of everything he’d worked hard for in this battle.
They would see this through to the end together, Daisy decided. After all, the best heroes always turned things around in desperate moments. It was time to hit hard and fast, just like a real ace trainer.
…But not before she threw some good smack talk in there for good measure.
”Still can’t hear you, idiot breath! Officer Sandrew, finish Meowth off with Rapid Spin!”
Sandrew nodded. It was time to prove he was worthy of his badge. He curled into a ball, ready to strike at his foe like a sudden sandstorm.
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Apr 14, 2024 11:52:51 GMT 11
The grunt rolled his eyes with a loud huff. This was getting ridiculous. It made more sense if he just walked over there, snatched the child up, and walked off to make sure she remained silent. Though, the charges that came with child abduction was worse than the charges he faced as a petty thief, and not a level of criminality that Kyle felt comfortable committing just yet. “Whatever you say, Diaper Butt. You’re just a toddler trying to play Grown Up as far as I’m concerned.” He nodded to his lanky feline, who stretched out across the ground before rushing towards Officer Sandshrew with sharpened claws. “You already know what to do, girl! Scratch attack and really rip into that stupid mole’s skin!” Kyle snapped a finger and pointed towards the armadillo. Sandshrew curled up into a tight ball so that his armor plating would protect his softest and most delicate parts of his body. He then spun wildly across the ground and slammed into Meowth, knocking the lanky cream-colored feline out cold. That was it! Kyle had enough of this foolishness and he was going to end it now! “Ok, you really asked for it now, onion breath!” He snarled, stomping his way towards her menacingly with his arms outstretched ominously. Sirens wailed close by, though, completely changing his plans. “Second thought, you’re not even worth my time! Pfft! See you later crybaby!” Kyle barked, spinning around on his feet and running as fast as he could. Before he could get away, two officers showed up and snatched him up and flipped him onto the ground nearly effortlessly. “Hold it right there, Team Rocket! You’re under arrest! You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you. I suggest you use your rights.” One officer sneered close to Team Rocket Kyle’s ear with a coarse laugh. The officer who probably just wanted to enjoy his time on the beach popped out after confirming with his comrades that Mr. and Mrs. Dig were safely untied and rescued from within their home. “Daisy, you were very brave in the face of danger. We never recommend a child putting themselves in harm’s way. My coworker brought this over from Mr. and Mrs. Dig themselves as a sign of their thanks, you deserve it more than anyone.” He pulled out a small floppy disc and passed it over to her. “It contains the move Dig. As well, here’s a small gift from me. I found it earlier on the shoreline, but you earned it more than I did. I did not live up to the oath I swore when I first became an officer, but you’ve inspired me today.” He stated, handing her a Big Pearl with a smile. “And finally…I just want to say. One day when you’re old enough, you would make an amazing cop. If that day ever comes, just mention me. I promise I’ll never forget the brave kid who faced Team Rocket and won.” He beamed a bright smile to Daisy. Sandshrew's Attack: (95% acc) l07__wkVp_1-100 (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16
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