Fight or Flight! [Finished]

[Morrigan]

Though Joe tried to confuse Falkner by changing his attack, it ended up being to no avail. The Charmander was watching the Pidgey carefully, taking in deep breaths before lunging forward with it's claws instead. The gym leader stood still, a smirk appearing on his face, as he watched his feathered friend easily dodge the scratch attack, though it was probably due to Charmander's accuracy being so low, "Heh... Commanding moves like that makes no difference! Swoop in again Pidgey!"

The Pidgey wiggled it's feathers gently before bounding into the air. It flapped it's wings strongly, splitting through the air at a speedy rate, crashing itself into the Charmander's torso.

Battle

---

Pidgey |10|
Health: 46%
Status: Accuracy -1
[Charmander attacked with Scratch! -Miss-]


Charmander | 15 |
Health: 46%
Status: Accuracy -2
[Pidgey attacked with Tackle!]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Charmander recoiled from the deft tackle done to him by the Pidgey and shook his head as if to regain it's composure. Joey observed the Pokemon and thought to himself. "Both Pokemon are equally neck and neck now... This is getting down to the wire! Only one thing for it. All out assault!" Joey cheered on his Charmander in an attempt to boost his confidence. "It's okay, we tried something different and we're still doing okay even though we missed. You're doing pretty good... Considering your near blinded." Charmander nodded to his trainer adamantly and then peered back to the battle at hand. "Charmander, EMBER!" shouted Joey as quickly as he could in an attempt to take advantage of the unfolding battle as it unfolded. Charmander breathed in deeply and exhaled with a scorching hot Ember that hurtled straight towards Falkner's Pidgey. "Come on...!" Joey grumbled under his breath as he had a feeling the next shot would miss.

[Morrigan]

Falkner stood back and smirked at Joe's persistance. Only using assualt moves would get him no where, or atleast, thats what he thought. He never gave an order to his Pidgey to dodge the flaming attack, which in itself was a bad idea. With Pidgey's lowered accuracy itself, it miss-judged the ember and was soon set ablaze by the flames. Charmander's determination landed him a critical hit!

Falkner growled under his breath, "Lucky move..." he spoke quietly so that Joe couldn't hear him. With a dramatic point, he raised his voice back up to full boom, "But your luck won't last forever! Get in there with a Tackle Pidgey! Don't let this squirt win!" The Pidgey chirped back in reply to it's master, fluttering angrily towards the Charmander and attacked back with a Tackle.


Battle

---

Pidgey |10|
Health: 20%
Status: Accuracy -1
[Charmander attacked with Ember! -Critical Hit-]


Charmander | 15 |
Health: 37%
Status: Accuracy -2
[Pidgey attacked with Tackle!]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Joey smirked openly and watched as Falkner seemed to be shocked by the sudden turn of events. "Not so cocky now are you? Sure you may be the leader of this gym and a master of flying type Pokemon but that's it. We're all mercy to the hand that lucky deals us." Joey's smirk became more apparent. "Just so happened you got dealt a bad hand." Joey continued to watch the ensuing battle as the Pidgey rammed itself into the Charmander in an almost desperate manner. "That's it... Pidgey's startin' to lose it's cool. If Charmander can exploit this..." Joey began thinking of the next move to order and decided on mixing up the attacks further to try and play on the fact the Pidgey was becoming unnerved. "CHARMANDER! Scratch it now! That fiery Ember you used last turn has likely singed it's defences somewhat. Wreck havoc!" Charmander nodded and with a sharp glint that had not been present with the start of the battle, launched itself towards the Pidgey with it's claws out to Scratch.

[Morrigan]

As Joe ordered his next attack, Charmander reacted almost insantly. The weakend Pidgey was finding it difficult to hop around as fast now, especially with that last powerful attack. Though it still continued to withstand Charmander's attacks, just for it's master. As Charmander stretched out it's claws, the Pidgey instantly raised its wings to form a shield in front of it's fragile body. It soon felt the claws clash against it's feathers, causing it to chirp out in pain.

A small drop of sweat had now rolled down the side of Falkner's face, "H-How dare you scratch my Pidgey in such a way!" Glaring onwards, Falkner ordered his Pidgey to tackle attack once more. Though he knew Pidgey was probably going to faint first, he always had a back-up Pokemon. Something much stronger than his Pidgey.

Battle

---

Pidgey |10|
Health: 12%
Status: Accuracy -1
[Charmander attacked with Scratch!]


Charmander | 15 |
Health: 27%
Status: Accuracy -2
[Pidgey attacked with Tackle!]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Joey sneered and dismissed Falkner's objections in a nonchalant manner. "How dare I? You're only now starting to take offence to the fact I ruffled his feathers a bit with Charmander's claws? What about all the Embers that have nearly turned your Pidgey into a roast dinner?" Joey placed his left hand in his pocket and clenched his other fist tightly. "That's it Joey... Keep Falkner agitated and he loses his supposedly cool demeanour. Deep down he's just like everyone else!" Joey eyed the Pidgey having taken the Scratch attack and decided that one more move could act as the decisive blow. If it hit of course; Charmander was still flailing his attacks around blindly from being hit with so much sand to his face.

"Charmander!" Ordered Joey, capturing it's attention. "Good job on getting the Scratch attack to connect but now I want you to swap tactics and singe the last of it's feathers off with an Ember! Don't let up on how hot it is either!" Charmander nodded and let out a small roar, proclaiming itself as superior towards it's flying opponent. Charmander inhaled a deep breath and spat out a burning coal at the flying Pokemon. As the attack travelled at high velocity towards the Pidgey, Joey began to ponder on what the next Pokemon of Falkner's would be. Without a doubt something Flying typed. Nevertheless, Joey was saving his secret weapon for then.

[Morrigan]

Falkner paused for a moment, soon realising that he was starting to lose his cool. He brought back his calm face, knowing that his second pokemon would most likely round everything nicely together. He smirked to himself, the opposing trainer would soon end up feeling some pain. He lifted his head, the Charmander was on his last breath just like his own Pidgey. Tapping his fingers eagerly, Falkner spoke his command, "Remember that you fought hard, Pidgey! Use all your remaining strength to bash that Charmander!"

His Pidgey nodded weakly in response, already using most of it's strength to keep it's body from falling to the ground. With everything it had, the Pidgey lifted it's body from the ground with it's pounding wings. Though before the Pidgey had even made it a flutter before Charmander, it found itself flying head first into a ball of fire. It was too late to turn back. The fire collided with the Pidgey, sending it flopping to the floor. Smoke starting to slowly rise from the pokemons feathers as it's eyes spun in confusion.

Falkner made a slight gasp under his breath as he slowly lifted up a pokeball, "...Rest well Pidgey, good work."

Battle

---

Pidgey |10|
Health: --%
Status: FAINTED
[Charmander attacked with Ember! Bye bye Pidgey!]


Charmander | 15 |
Health: 19%
Status: Accuracy -2
[Pidgey attacked with Tackle!]


[Charmander gained a level! Charmander gained a bonus level due to lucky egg!]
[Charmander is now level 17!]
[Charmander can learn Dragon Rage, which move do you want it to forget?]



A grin soon spread across Falkner's cheeks as he rolled another pokeball around in his hand. He enlarged it by pressing the small button in the center, "You sure you don't want to turn back now? It's going to be a bumpy ride from here on." Gripping to the pokeball tightly, he swung his arm forwards, "Let's go for it, Pidgeotto!" he yelled, his voice full to the brim with confidence.

Battle

---

Pidgeotto |14|
Health: 100%
Status: Normal



Charmander | 15 |
Health: 19%
Status: Accuracy -2

---

[The REAL Joey]

OOC: If Charmander could forget Growl and replace Dragon Rage that would be much obliged thank you. ;D Wooh, close to evolving too.

BIC:

Joey roared with jubilation as the Pidgey had its game served to it and watched on eagerly as the scorching coal of Ember burnt Falkner's Pidgey into submission. It thudded to the floor and burnt crisply. Joey turned his attention to his Charmander and grinned. "Alright! That showed him!" Charmander however wasn't as happy. He seemed to be panting heavily and his fire was raging more fiercely than ever before. Joey's attitude shifted to that of surprise as his Charmander seemed entirely different from its previously carefree naive self. It would seem the fire of battling was burning rampantly within its very being. It watched Falkner intently waiting for his next Pokemon and growled deeply as the next Pokeball came flying towards the arena.

Emerging from the Pokeball's brilliant array of lights was... Another Pidgey? No, this time, Falkner had sent out it's evolved form, Pidgeotto! It was now far bigger and much more agile as Joey and his Pokemon observed from it's entrance. Joey gritted his teeth and looked at his Charmander. "He won't be able to take much more...!" The Charmander shot Joey a look as if to convey that he would go down fighting with every last ounce of his energy. Joe faltered slightly at his fire lizard Pokemon's determination but hastily decided to follow its wishes. "So be it." He looked to the Pidgeotto and then to it's owner. "Charmander may be on it's last legs but that doesn't mean it won't go down without a savage blow to your Pokemon." Joey grinned and snapped his finger. "Charmander, time to test out your new toy, DRAGON RAGE!!"

Charmander tensed every muscle in its body and its tail combusted into an even brighter burning flame. His whole body was now enveloped in a flickering aura of rage and fury; his eyes ablaze with rage incarnate. Charmander glared at the Pidgeotto and opened its mouth. The room seemed to dim and lose its brightness as an intense concentration of energy materialised in front of Charmander's jaws. The burst of energy combined with the fire of Charmander's abilities and was sent flying towards the Pidgeotto in a brilliant array that almost looked like it was a dancing dragon, hurtling towards its prey. Joey's jaw dropped and he held onto his bandanna tightly. "Who knew a Pokemon could muster so much anger and rage and turn it into a move?!" He closed his eyes slightly to shield himself from the sharp bursts of light that were being loosed from the attack.

[Morrigan]

[Your post kills my brain. x___x Its only like, half 8!! Grrr...]


A smirk was still plastered across Falkner's face. He watched as his elegant Pidgeotto fluttered gracefully out of it's pokeball and landed proudly onto the ground. It spread it's feathered wings before crying out an intimidating cry which echoed throughout the Gym.

Though one thing Falkner didn't except to happen was the weakend Charmander in front of him learning a new move in the middle of the battle. He could see Charmander's eyes burning with determination, burning almost as furiously as the tip of it's tail, "Heh... I see." A slight snicker of amusement left his lips, before he dramatically pointed towards the Charmander, "Let's show him who is stronger Pidgeotto! Stand your ground!"

The bird pokemon stood defensively, it's wings folded back onto it's sides. Both pokemon and owner watched carefully as the discoloured flames came dancing towards the Pidgeotto. It grimaced slightly before being completely engulfed in the flames. It spun up and swirled around like a tornado, creating a series of hissing noises. It continued to burn, furiously and brightly, but Falkner's smile didn't disappear. Infact, he didn't say a word, with a simple click of his fingers the Pidgeotto began to retaliate.

Though the flames still surrounded it, a shadow suggested that Pidgeotto had started to hover up into the air. The fire seemed to morph into a orb shape as it continued to surround the bird pokemon. However, with a single, more powerful whip with it's wings, the Pidgeotto turned the dragon rage into nothing as it faded from everyone's view in a matter of seconds. The attack was powerful, but a few more would've been needed to finish it off.

Falkner chuckled once more before raising an eyebrow at Joe, "Not bad... But not good enough either." Noticing that his Pidgeotto was still in flight, Falkner finally ordered his move, "Whip up a Gust!" With a slight nod towards its owner, the bird pokemon began to flap its wings furiously. A strong gust of air was soon sent towards Charmander. The wind was so strong that it was able to knock even Joe of his feet. But instead, it was Charmander who was sent flying. He rolled back towards Joe's feet and tried it's hardest to recover, but unfortunatly he had no energy left...

Battle

---

Pidgeotto |14|
Health: 60%
Status: Normal



Charmander | 17 |
Health: --%
Status: FAINTED

[Charmander fainted! Next pokemon!]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Joey fell silent as he recalled his faithful Pokemon that he took from the Johto labs and looked at the ball wistfully. "...Good job Charmander." He placed the ball back onto his belt and looked up to Falkner straight in his eyes. "Seems you're at a disadvantage now. You may have saved your trump card for last but..." He moved his leather jacket out of the way to display the remaining Pokeballs he had, a nice princely sum of five. "That's not all though." He paused and looked at Falkner's Pidgeotto flying around on the spot apprehensively for Joey's next Pokemon. "I bet you don't get a lot of people come through your gym with Electric Pokemon. 'Specially as there isn't many in the nearby areas." His hand fell on a ball and detached it from his holster. "Unfortunately for you, I just happen to have one."

He looked at the ball determinedly and pitched his ball with a flying thrust of his hand. The ball soared through the arena and landed in Joey's corner. The light subsided and Joey's resident powerhouse, Elekid popped out. "Elekid, you're up. We got a nice little target for you to clip the wings of." Elekid buzzed with excitement at the prospect of a fierce battle. "Let's finish this Falkner, i've spent too long exchanging nothing but indecisive blows. These next few moves will be your undoing!"

Elekid moved without word from Joey and small surges of electricity coursed throughout it's miniature body, amping himself up for a Thundershock to use on the Pidgeotto. Joey smirked and watched as Elekid moved into the fray with relentless energy. "Looks Elekid understood the main reason for me sending him out. Electricity is seriously going to hurt Pidgeotto." Joey's smirk turned into a grin and he rallied on his Pokemon. "Give it your best Thundershock, Elekid!!" Elekid let out a sharp buzz and rolled himself into the air while generating electricity and zapping it all towards Pidgeotto.

[Morrigan]

As Joe sent forth his second pokemon, Falkner's eyes widend slightly and gave a look of disbelief. An electric pokemon in his gym?! His eyes narrowed into a frown, shaking his head from side to side slightly, "Electricity may clip my bird's wings in the past... Though not today!"

Whilst Elekid charged up his electricity, Pidgeotto continued to carefully circle around in the air of the Gym. It was reading itself for a powerful blast, afterall, it was the bird pokemon's weakness. Suddenly, a loud crackle echoed along the Gym walls as a piercing bolt of thunder was sent surging through the air. Trying to dodge it, the Pidgeotto swooped to one side, but the thundershock seemed to curved to follow it's movements. The Pidgeotto was struck and soon came crashing to the ground, sending up a small cloud of smoke.

Though Falkner didn't look amused, he still had a slight smile on his face. Pidgeotto staggered back up onto his claws, forcing itself up with the last slither of health it had left. With a soft clap of his hands, Falkner spoke up, "Heh... I'm sure you think you have won, right?... Pidgeotto! Roost!" With a deep breath, Pidgeotto moved into a more relaxed position. A small group of dancing feathers appeared and began to twirl themselves around the bird pokemon, healing it's wounds. Only a few moments later, Pidgeotto was back in the game... At full health!

Battle

---

Pidgeotto |14|
Health: 100%
Status: Normal
[Pidgeotto used Roost]



Elekid | 17 |
Health: 100%
Status: Normal
[Elekid used Thundershock - super effective-]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Elekid and Joey both looked on in unison with little surprise in their eyes. "Figures." Joe muttered. Elekid grumbled himself and began punching his little fists together creating small sparks of electricity that flicked off away from the impact. "So, you can have your Pokemon heal itself back to maximum health?" Joey shrugged nonchalantly and laughed off the gimmick. "Cool, you keep on healing and i'll have Elekid slugging away at you until you mess up. Then..." He looked to Elekid who was now raring his arms together in anticipation. "...We'll get our chance."

Joey looked to the Pidgeotto and sighed. "I was hoping to wrap this up quick. If this Pidgeotto is able to do that then we're gonna have to dig ourselves in a trench and hold the line." He turned to his Elekid and clicked his fingers. "Fire off another Thundershock. We'll get our chance soon enough. He may be able to heal up from his injuries in a blink of an eye but don't forget our little Thundershock has a chance of paralysis. That's when we'll unleash our last hurrah!" Elekid buzzed triumphantly and jumped forward closer to the Pidgeotto and began charging his body from the electrical attack. As the voltage in his body reached a sufficient level, his body glowed and a huge zap of electricity zoomed towards the Pidgeotto.

[Morrigan]

Falkner looked over to Joe, listening to his battle plans carefully. "Paralysis? Well, now that I know what you plan to do, I will just count on speed so we can flutter past you're thundershocks!" With a click of his fingers, Falkner looked over to his Pidgeotto and gave a firm nod, "Be ready for my command." he spoke confidently, recieving a nod back from his pokemon.

As Elekid powered up his electricity, both Gym leader and pokemon were on edge. However, as soon as a spark of the electric appeared in the air, Falkner ordered his move, "Now Pidgeotto! Quick attack!" The bolt of lightning came hurtling towards Pidgeotto but it suddenly disappeared. Whooshing noises could be heard as the bird pokemon almost teleported through the air with it's wings due it how fast it was going. Reappearing before Elekid, it slammed into it's little yellow body.


Battle

---

Pidgeotto |14|
Health: 100%
Status: Normal
[Pidgeotto used Quick Attack]



Elekid | 17 |
Health: 78%
Status: Normal
[Elekid used Thundershock - missed -]

---

[The REAL Joey]

Joey shook his head and focused intently on the battle. Paralysis wasn't his only game that he was playing at. Thundershock was of course super effective and it would only be a matter of time before Elekid got lucky and struck mercilessly at the Pidgeotto's weak point. Elekid swayed side from side waiting for its next order and seem unphased by the recent turn of events. The Pidgeotto and it's trainer Falkner were starting to seem rather smug again after the advantage turned its tide towards him.

"Your Pidgeotto got lucky. Look how skittish it is. Electric moves are unpredictable and strike erratically. Just you watch... Elekid! Thundershock, NOW!!" Elekid nodded and powered up his body with a mighty amount of electricity and loosed it from his plugs that rested on top of its head. The electricity flashed throughout the arena stage and surged once again at the Pidgeotto with relentless abandon.

[revolvingscott]

Pidgeotto's eyes widened as it saw the surge of electricity headed for it. It had to escape! It tried to fly upwards but that was no help for it as the electricity hit it from behind.

As the electricity rushed through its body, Pidgeotto was spasming and couldn't fly any further. It's wings were clipped! It hurtled to the ground, attempting to brace itself but it just couldn't move anything. Its beak was the first to collide with the ground, shattering it across the battle arena. It cried out and collapsed backwards.

Hauling itself up, Pidgeotto responded with a Quick Attack. It became a blur as it raced across the field towards Elekid, they collided and Elekid seemed to take very little damage.

Battle

---

Faulkner's Pidgeotto | Level 14 |
Health : 18%
Status : Normal


Pokemon: Elekid | Level 17 |
Health : 58%
Status : Normal

---