Mystery box, mystery box, what's inside the mystery box!
Professor Oak
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Post by Professor Oak on Jun 12, 2024 1:25:30 GMT 11
The rain continued to taper off as Professor Oak coughed, the bitter taste of the Paralyze Heal still lingered on his tongue but the fog of paralysis was beginning to lift. Solomiya, emboldened by the healing potion, flitted through the air with renewed vigour. "Beth, I... I need you to trust me," Oak began, his voice unsteady yet earnest.
"I was in an accident," he continued, forcing the words out despite his enfeebled state. "I don't remember everything clearly... I washed up on the shores of New Bark Town. That's where I found myself, disoriented, unsure of who I was or where I had been. But I know... I know that photo you have is crucial. It could explain why…" Oak paused, the mention of the shrine in Ilex Forest snagged at a loose thread in his jumbled memory.
"The shrine," he mumbled, the word catching in his throat. "Yes, of course! The Ilex Forest shrine…” He stumbled back a step, gripping his head as a wave of nausea washed over him. Images flickered behind closed eyelids – the emerald canopy of the forest, sunlight dappling a weathered wooden shrine. He saw a Pikachu-coloured Pichu and a Notch-eared Pichu playing, chasing each other around the shrine, their giggles sounding like delicate wind chimes in the stillness of the forest. As he watched, the Pichu paused in their play, turning their gazes towards him. Their eyes, filled with equal parts wisdom and innocence, seemed to pierce through the veil of time. The Pichu knew him, recognised him and in their eyes, he saw the reflection of his own past and the promise of the future.
The vision faded as quickly as it had come, leaving Oak standing in the softly pattering rain. Drained of energy, all he could do was watch as Beth's grip on her Pokégear tightened, her knuckles turning white. Her Exeggcute, now glowing with a faint white light, rallied for another attack while Solomiya, undeterred, soared higher, positioning herself for a final assault.
Trainer Battle Weather: Rain
[attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Exeggcute LV 18 HP 0% [0/55]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/exeggcute.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Solomiya LV 14 HP 40% [18/45]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/butterfree.gif) Exeggcute [Chlorophyll]: Normal Solomiya [Compound Eyes] ![](https://johtophoto.com/sprites/items/exp.share.png) : Paralyzed!
SP++ Oak used Paralyze Heal (item removed). SP24 Exeggcute used Stun Spore! accwD5BHr1Cp_1-100 Butterfree was paralysed! SP24 Exeggcute used Psychic! -27 damage crit p_1-16 dmg p_1-16 ↓sp.def p_1-100 SP2814 Butterfree used Bug Bite! -36 damage para p_1-4 crit p_1-16 dmg p_1-16
VICTORY
Exeggcute fainted! Breeder Beth was defeated! Solomiya grew 3 levels and is now level 17! Gained +1 Happiness. Psybeam was learnt over Bug Bite!
The Butterfree darted forward, cutting through the lingering cloud of spores with graceful, determined strokes of her wings. As she approached the Exeggcute, a shimmering wave of psychic energy emanated from the cluster of eggs, their eyes glowing an eerie blue. Solomiya's wings fluttered furiously as she fought against the psychic onslaught, her compound eyes reflecting a fierce fortitude. With a sharp, precise motion, Solomiya struck the Exeggcute with her Bug Bite, the force of her attack breaking through their psychic defense. The Exeggcute shuddered, their formation breaking apart as they toppled over, unable to continue the fight.
Beth gasped, her Pokémon defeated and her defenses down. Oak, feeling the paralysis slowly releasing its grip on his body, hobbled towards the porch steps, his climb slow and agonising. Reaching the porch, he leaned against a pillar to catch his breath. "Beth, please," he implored gently, his voice soft. "Let me come in. I need to see that photograph. And... the Bombirdier," he gestured towards the roof where the brooding bird still stood, watching over them. "It must have dropped off an egg inside. We should go in and take a look."
OOC: 400 words (1727 -> 2000) towards the Poochyena Egg I've been carrying in my party. So ready to hatch in the next post if the mod can roll for shiny and do end of thread wrap up please. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/2475952/images/3igfqd2fyYPOCoVcYQu6.png)
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Post by Marchbaby on Jun 17, 2024 7:08:34 GMT 11
As the battle came to a close Beth was still not totally sure about what Professor Oak had to say but as she was out of Pokemon to chase him off and the police were nowhere in sight she had little recourse other than to allow the strange elderly man in at least long enough to keep him distracted until the police or someone else could show up to escort him away. As she allowed Professor Oak in she handed him the photograph he wanted to see before she nodded to his request to see the Bombirdier as well. " I do not think it will make a difference but he is the photo you requested, I suppose looking into what Bombirdier is doing cannot cause any harm either." Just as she agreed a loud cracking sound came from nearby and mere seconds later the egg Bombirdier had left had hatched into a Poochyena leaving Beth flabbergasted. She did not know how much of what Professor Oak was saying was accurate but she could not deny the strange occurrence of a Bombirdier leaving an egg nearby that hatched almost immediately after. She had no experience with the canine species herself but decided since Professor Oak was here that he might be able to care for the pup for the time being. " Huh a Poochyena here? That is a strange place for one to hatch, you are welcome to it if you would like as I do not have any knowhow of raising their species and you seem like someone who might do a better job of caring for it." She then reached into her purse and handed Professor Oak a bit of money and the technical machine for Bullet Seed as well as a Miracle Seed trying to stay calm while still trying to work everything out. Maybe after Professor Oak examined the photo more closely he would finally be able to put any of Beth's remaining doubts at ease and finally help her recall the events of the past? ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/bw/poochyena.png) Poochyena has hatched, please complete the following code: [img src="https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/bw/poochyena.png"] [b]Poochyena[/b] Name: [choose] Gender: [choose] Level: 1 OT: Samuel Oak Moves: Tackle, Poison Fang[sup]EM[/sup] Ability: Run Away or Quick Feet Nature/Personality: [choose]
Shiny?[proll=1-42 OOC: Items and money updated. 1-42DvxXhoUX
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Mystery box, mystery box, what's inside the mystery box!
Professor Oak
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Post by Professor Oak on Jun 21, 2024 1:15:52 GMT 11
Oak took the photograph from Beth, his hands trembling slightly. He peered at the photograph, expecting it to reveal some hidden detail, an explanation for all the fragmented memories that haunted his dreams. But there it was, just as Beth had described – a simple snapshot capturing the majestic Ivory-billed Pikipek mid-peck; neck extended, beak making contact with tree bark. You could almost see the exertion in its tiny body as it hammered away, backlit by the rising sun and feathers illuminated in a warm golden light. Size ....................... 1000 Pose ....................... 1000 Technique ................... x2 Total ....................... 4000
Wonderful! Your work is im-peck-able. Keep up the good work!
A wave of disappointment washed over him. He let out a shaky sigh, the sound escaping his lips like a deflated balloon. The pair of Pichu he had seen in his vision, himself as a young boy, and the mysterious girl – none of them appeared in the photo. He placed the picture down gently, his shoulders sagging under the weight of unfulfilled expectations.
"Why do certain memories seem so vivid while others seem impossible to grasp?" he murmured, almost to himself. The question lingered unanswered in the air, echoing with unspoken longing. He struggled to recall the face of his wife, the image of her slipping like fine sand through his fingers. The faces of his children were also a blur, each the silhouette of an Unown painted across the ancient walls of the Ruins of Alph. He could see Daisy clearly – his bright and bubbly granddaughter, grooming her Pokémon and dreaming of becoming a hairdresser in Goldenrod City. But his grandson… erm, what was his name again?
A sob escaped him, raw and unbidden before the dam broke. Oak wept, his body shaking with the force of his sorrow. He covered his face with his hands, the tears slipping through his fingers and falling to the nursery floor. Beth watched in silence; her initial scepticism softened by the Professor's evident distress. The sight of the elderly man, so vulnerable and broken, tugged at her heart. She knelt beside him, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder.
"Professor," she whispered softly, "it's going to be okay. We’ll figure this out together."
Oak felt a sharp tug at his trouser leg. He looked down, eyes glistening with tears, to see a small grey ball of fluff, a newly hatched Poochyena, whimpering and nuzzling his leg. It was a fragile creature, full of life and a strange sense of hope. He reached out a tentative finger, which the Poochyena hesitantly nudged with its wet nose. A ghost of a smile played on Oak's lips. A new responsibility, a flicker of purpose, rose from his anguish. Perhaps, in caring for this little creature, he might rediscover a part of himself he thought was lost forever.
PoochyenaName: Moonshadow Gender: Female ♀Level: 1 OT: Professor Oak Moves: Tackle, Poison Fang EMAbility: Run Away Nature/Personality: Moonshadow craves companionship and follows her human with an unwavering devotion, padding silently at their heel. Playful yet vigilant, this Pokémon exudes a fiercely protective aura, always ready to defend those dearest to her.
Oak wiped his eyes, taking a deep breath to steady himself. The pain of his fragmented memories was a constant ache but Beth's words and the newly hatched infant provided a small measure of comfort. He looked at Beth, gratitude shining through red-rimmed eyes. "Thank you, Beth," he blubbered, his voice choked with emotion. "For the photo, for the Poochyena, for everything."
Once Oak finished expressing his thanks, a shade of pink flushed across Beth’s cheeks as she glanced anxiously towards the distant road. "Professor," she said in a hesitant tone, “I’m sorry... but the police are on their way. I... I... panicked...”
Oak nodded solemnly, understanding the situation. Beth hesitated for a moment before blurting out, “If my... services are ever needed here at Dandelion Daydreams, well, you know where to find me." Oak met her gaze with appreciation, then gathered himself and said a quiet goodbye. Shoulders squared despite the lingering aches, he turned for the door, descending slowly down the porch steps. The rain had stopped completely, leaving behind a world washed clean and simmering under the summer humidity.
Moments later, a police cruiser pulled up in front of the nursery, red and blue strobes painting the muddy path to the porch where Beth stood apprehensively. Her Exeggcute, still recovering from the Butterfree's attack, shuffled close, their eyes narrowing in suspicion. Two officers emerged from the patrol car with grim expressions on their faces. "Afternoon, ma'am," the taller officer greeted. "We received a call about a trespasser here."
Beth nodded, fidgeting with the strap of her purse. "Yes, there was a man," she began, unsure how to explain the bizarre turn of events. "He claimed to be Professor Oak, but..."
"Professor Oak, huh?" the shorter officer said, scratching his chin in amusement. “Can you tell us what happened?”
Beth could only stare vacantly out into the distance where the Professor had disappeared, into the maw of Union Cave, a dark, jagged gash against the mountainside. “I don't... remember...” she trailed off.
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