Thread: Individual RP - Ebail

OOC: Female

“I wouldn't blame you there!” Makina replied to my comment about Makuhita, and Conkeldurr. She knew, she knew the whole thing. If you want good nightmare fuel, then just learn all about that one story. Onto the matter at hand though, Scraggy. I was going out of my way to help it, so whatever was going to be taking its place on the battlefield was hopefully worth my time. I was a busy person you know, I mean I still had a couple of areas of the park I needed to visit, such as the Lakes again, the Gardens, and the Woods. I wouldn't be happy until I left each area of the Park with three Pokemon. I was fairly sure I could manage that here, I mean I had before, and if I had wanted I could have easily capture Delibird, and Scraggy, along with Machop, and already taken off, but where's the fun in that? I wasn't just here to capture some Pokemon, I was here to have an enjoyable time.

“Looks like a Yellow Apricorn. I'd suggest taking it, if Scraggy is that insistent.” Makina said. To which I thought that this was a good find. I could throw it at a squirrel if I wanted. Or, I guess, I could use it for the more practical reason of making a special ball to use in the Park. Yellow Apricorns did help make balls for; Mount Deckbi, Mount Oktori, and the Power Plant. Pretty good if I wanted to go catch some stuff like a Porygon, or a Rotom, or a Larvesta or something. Kinda pointless to make a ball for here though, since I won't be returning here any time soon most likely. Still though I should probably worry about what to do with my apricorns after I take care of my business here.

Suddenly, out from the darkness came a weasel looking creature. It was sort of dark blue, or perhaps black in color. Its left ear looked rather big, and red in color, or so I would have thought if this was the first time I ever saw this Pokemon. I knew though that it was just a feather like growth, similar to the ones that it had on its back. It also had two little gold marks, but the one feature that stands out most on it are its razor sharp claws. These claws were very dangerous, so much so that even the slightest touch, and you could be cut. This was a powerful Pokemon, one that I once owned, but ended up trading for a Porygon-Z, but still something didn't add up here.

“There's our culprit. Wonder why a Sneasel would torment a Scraggy though?” Makina asked. I had to wonder that one myself too, but also needed to question Scraggy. Not like I was going to get an answer, of for that matter even understand it, but still.

"This is the thing that scared you? But you are a Fighting-type, no? Sneasel is Ice, and Dark, so with your type you should have been able to easily knock it away with one blow. I just don't understand this," I said. It was true, with the way Scraggy was it should have easily been able to deal with this Sneasel if it was really giving it some trouble. So what could it be that it was afraid of? It just didn't make sense, but I suppose there was really nothing I could do about this, besides take matters into my own hands.

"Well, since you've seem to have given this Scraggy a scare, I guess I'll need to battle you now," I said, pointing at Sneasel. It worked out anyway, since I somewhat wanted a Sneasel, but if I hung around here too long and caught too many things then I might not leave with it. Sure Weavile was both fast, and powerful, but it was also frail. It had that Stealth Rock weakness, a weakness to the ever common Fire-type, and of course the crippling four times weakness to Fighting. Still though, you couldn't ignore the speed it had on the common pseudos, Garchomp, Dragonite, Salamence, and Tyranitar. With Ice Punch, and Low Kick at its side it easily handled them. It was conflicting really, but I figured I'd give it a go, and attempt to catch it since I had some extra balls with me.

"I think you can handle this one Ambipom," I said, as I glanced over at it. Normally I'd have Scizor deal with a Sneasel, but it was still resting from its battle with Machop. Ambipom would be plenty good here though. It did after all have a lot of moves at its side, several of which could do some serious damage, or slow down Sneasel. The real question though was how should I start things? Sure there was always the standard Fake Out, but that was boring, and redundant, plus, being a Pokemon that can learn Fake Out itself, Sneasel may have been expecting that. Couldn't have it knowing what was coming, and dodging it. I figured if I was going to go at this thing like I wanted it, then it would be best to go at it at full force.

"Okay Ambipom, attack that Sneasel with a Fire Punch!" I commanded. Ambipom loved to do punching attacks, though it never actually used its arms to throw the punch. It would take one of its tails, generally the right unless it used both at once for two punches, and would take the end on it which was like a hand, and use it as a fist. That was probably for the best anyway seeing as how it had very tiny arms to begin with. Whenever Ambipom was ready it was going to throw its tail up, and start to heat up its tail. Fire Punch was as it sounded. The users fist would erupt in a blaze, and then they would punch the opposing Pokemon. This could even burn the Pokemon it hit, though that chance was slim. I was curious to see how Sneasel would respond to this first attack, and hopefully find out why Scraggy was frightened of it.

BP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Eric seemed surprised to see that a Sneasel had been the source of the Scraggy's problems; after all, Scraggy had both a move and type advantage to take on the Sharp Claw Pokemon and easily win. He even pointed this out to the Fighting-type, explaining how just a single blow could knock out its assailant. In return, the Scraggy simply hid behind the Trainer, wanting nothing to do with the Sneasel.

“Type advantages don't always mean a guaranteed win,” Makina pointed out. “Plus, there may be more behind this than we know.” She debated on asking Aria to help figure out what was going on with the two wild Pokemon, but the Gardevoir seemed content to stand back and watch the show, giving a small smug smile. If her partner knew what was happening, she didn't feel that it was worth telling them just yet.

Still shaking his head over the odd situation, Eric turned towards the Sneasel. “Well, since you've seem to have given this Scraggy a scare, I guess I'll need to battle you now,” he said, pointing over at the Sneasel in challenge. “I think you can handle this one Ambipom.”

At hearing his name called Ambipom quickly made his way in front of Eric, placing himself directly in front of the Sneasel. The Long Tail Pokemon was still grinning as most of his species normally does, taking test punches at the air with his fists and twin tails.

“Okay Ambipom, attack that Sneasel with a Fire Punch!” Eric commanded. It was apparent that he wished to start off this battle with a move that would leave the Sneasel hurting.

Ambipom rushed towards his opponent with zeal, one of his tails igniting with a brilliant fire as he did so. Sneasel, on the other hand, appeared to be bored and simply braced itself for the hit. The simian Pokemon leapt into the air at the last moment, giving a small flip before it struck the Sneasel hard with the tail and causing it to step back.

As the blow connected, Sneasel began to slightly glow an ebony shade, appearing to absorb the damage. In an eyeblink, the Ice-type slashed at Ambipom, its attack amplified from the Fire Punch. Ambipom was knocked back towards Eric from the blow, his eyes widened from the increased damage.

Though Sneasel still slightly winced from Ambipom's attack, it still seemed rather nonplussed by the entire situation- until it spotted Scraggy hiding close by. Instantly the Pokemon flared up in anger, shouting obscenities at the other wild Pokemon as if it could hardly believe its eyes. It was in this moment, due to the feathery tuft on the Sneasel's ear sticking up as it shouted at the Scraggy, that it was revealed to be a female.

Without warning, the shout turned into a scream, directed towards Ambipom and causing him to cover his ears in pain. If Eric was quick, it would be possible to kill the sound before it did any lasting damage.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Current Battle Stats:

??? Female Sneasel: 84%, (used Payback, using Screech)

Brave Male Ambipom: 87%, (used Fire Punch)

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Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 11 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop
CC since last Encounter: 5,416/15,000

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

5 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

Ambipom connected with its punch, but that wasn't the only force to be felt at this point in time. Sure the flames were bound to slow Sneasel down a little, but they didn't leave a burn, and now Sneasel had what it wanted; it was hurt. Normally getting damaged is a bad thing, but in the case of this Sneasel it seemed like it wanted to be hurt. I wasn't sure why, short of it being a glutton for pain, that is until I saw what Sneasel was doing. Its fists started to glow a very dark shade of purple, or perhaps black, and it nailed Ambipom with a powerful body blow, sending it back at me. I'd seen, and been in more than enough battles in my day to know that it was using Payback, a very deadly move on a Pokemon such as a Weavile, or Tyranitar. It did average damage, but when the user was dealt some damage before attacking it would double in power. It was truly like giving some payback. This wasn't too much of a setback though, I knew Ambipom could easily withstand more than this. Though this didn't mean Sneasel was slowing down either.

Sneasel seemed to be focused on the minimal damage it took, that is until it saw Scraggy hiding around. It started to shout at the Scraggy, I didn't know what cause I didn't speak Pokemon, and I didn't have my Gardevoir on hand to translate, but I could tell it was either very angry, or hungry and wanted to eat Scraggy. The latter of the two somehow didn't seem right though. Of course its screaming did leave me to believe one thing, it was a woman. Okay it wasn't really the screaming, it was the shorter feather it had on its head. Male ones had longer ones, and I'd faced a male one in the past. If I had to guess I'd be guessing that the Scraggy over there was a male, and that it and Sneasel had some sort of disagreement. They could, disturbingly to me mind you, breed...was this...was this another awkward situation I was dragged into? If so, well it wouldn't be pretty. Of course though it would explain why Scraggy wasn't countering Sneasel in any way. This wasn't good for me though, because the screaming was soon turned into screeching, and directed towards Ambipom. Ambipom, as well as myself were both covering up our ears, but it wasn't like me to allow my Pokemon to be shown up. I believe I proved that one when I had Scizor ram its head into Machop's. I had a plan, a stupid plan, but a plan nonetheless.

"So it's a screaming match you want is it? Well I'll show you how two can play at that game! Ambipom, throw your own Screech at Sneasel, and then whenever you two finish screaming attack it with a Double Hit. Makina, you'd better cover your ears, because there's a good chance it's gonna get really loud in here. You guys too," I said to everyone in the general area, including Scraggy. This wasn't particularly the best idea, but I figured I'd at least who had the tougher pair of lungs. Plus, I didn't really have any way of Ambipom avoiding Screech, and running from an attack wasn't mine, or its style anyway. There was a reason it was brave.

Screech was an annoying move, both in how it sounded, and its effect. If it hit, it would drastically drop the defense of the Pokemon it hit. It was perfect for a primarily attacker such as Ambipom, or Sneasel to use. I wasn't sure if it would hit or not, I just wanted to try to cancel out Sneasel's screaming before my ears bled. I didn't know what its beef was with Scraggy, but when you do something that hurts or annoys me too, then I'm gonna get mad and retaliate at you. I think I proved this by not only telling Ambipom to use Screech, but a Double Hit as well. Double Hit was a signature move of Ambipom. It was actually so signature that an Aipom couldn't evolve into an Ambipom without knowing Double Hit. It was a Normal-type move, and was only slightly weaker than Fake Out. While it didn't cause a flinch like Fake Out, it would hit you twice, hence the name. With Technician, and STAB at Ambipom's side it had the potential to be deadly.

I had no idea what was coming next, but I did have a terrible feeling in my gut that this would somehow end up feeling like a really bad romantic/drama movie, with a twist of action, and maybe a little comedy. I didn't want that though, I only wanted the action, you know mindless violence. Of course some comedy wasn't bad either, but with this whole unknown situation between Sneasel, and Scraggy it seemed like it was up to Ambipom, and myself to put everything in its correct place. Well, that was one option, the other was just focusing on battling with Sneasel, and dealing with Scraggy later on. All I could do now was get ready to watch as Ambipom braced its lungs for a screaming fest, so I put in my earplugs and blasted my ipod at maximum volume, since that'd drown out the screaming better than my fingers.

BP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

“So it's a screaming match you want is it? Well I'll show you how two can play at that game!” Eric grinned, rising to the challenge. “Ambipom, throw your own Screech at Sneasel, and then whenever you two finish screaming attack it with a Double Hit.”

Makina looked over and stared at Eric, trying to completely register what he commanded. He did not just-

“Makina, you'd better cover your ears, because there's a good chance it's gonna get really loud in here. You guys too," Eric added, pulling out what appeared to be a music player from his pack before plugging his ears.

<He did,> the Gardevoir confirmed, just as shocked. Trying to counter an attack was possible and even recommended, but trying to do so by out-screaming the opponent? This could turn up ugly.

Aria had barely enough time to coax the nearby Scraggy to walk closer to her and erect a sound-proof barrier around the three before Ambipom began to let off a screech of his own. Judging from the way the Sneasel winced at the sound, it heard it loud and clear. Thankfully, they were still a small ways away from the mountain, preventing an avalanche from the combined noise.

Once both Pokemon had screamed themselves hoarse, Aria slowly let her barrier down. Both Makina and Scraggy were now watching the fight curiously, to see what the next move would be. As for Eric, either he had some first-quality headphones or wasn't phased by loud noises; he appeared to have not noticed the Screech-fest at all.

Ambipom skipped forward, swinging his tails around for another attack, this time using both of them. At that same moment, the Sneasel jabbed the Normal-type with an attack of her own, the Pokemon's claw sporting an icy rime. The two blows connected simultaneously, causing them to be both knocked off-balance, with Ambipom landing on his stomach and Sneasel on her back. It was clear that Screech had sharply hindered the defense of both combatants.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Current Battle Stats:

??? Female Sneasel: 65%, DFN-2 (used Screech, Ice Punch)

Brave Male Ambipom: 75%, DFN-2 (used Screech, Double Hit)

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 11 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop
CC since last Encounter: 10,215/15,000

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

5 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

"I hear voices in my head. They council me. They understand. They talk to me. All the lawyers are defenseless. All the doctors are diseased." The sound quality from my headphones coming off of the song I was listening too really did a good job of canceling out the Screeching. I couldn't hear a thing aside from my music. It was a good thing that my eyes were perfectly fine though, so that I could see what was going on in front of me. I happened to notice that Makina's Gardevoir created a barrier, to protect the both of them, as well as Scraggy, from the noise. Trying to out Screech Sneasel wasn't my favorite idea, and had I felt we weren't in a safe enough location I wouldn't have even had Ambipom do such a thing due to fear of an avalanche. I felt we were in a safe enough location to try something this crazy though.

After a few moments it looked as though both Ambipom, and Sneasel tied themselves out a bit. Both were a little short on breath from screaming, and both were also looking weaker too. This wasn't all for Ambipom though, it began charging at Sneasel. Ambipom didn't have a choice but to run at its foe headfirst. Its best moves were all ones that involved close combat, and it was best to not give the opponent some time to set up. Ambipom got its hit in on Sneasel, but simultaneously Sneasel fired off a shot of its own. It was similar to the Fire Punch from earlier this battle, only now instead Sneasel had a frozen fist. It had used Ice Punch, one of its best attacks. This little skirmish took its toll on both battlers since Ambipom was sent flying back on its stomach, and Sneasel on its back. I couldn't believe that both of the Screech attacks went through. I figured they would cancel each other out, or at least only one would make its way through, but there was no doubt that both worked. That was both good news, and bad news. It was good news because now Sneasel was weaker, so various moves could do more damage. On the flip side of that though if Ambipom didn't show any restraint then Sneasel could be knocked out. Also Ambipom himself was weaker now too, and I knew Sneasel wouldn't mind if it knocked out Ambipom since it wasn't here to capture it. I needed to think carefully before my next action, that meant no more goofing around with music, or playing around with Sneasel. No, it was time to get serious. I did have an attack in mind, and well hopefully it would be something to slow that Sneasel down a little.

"Okay Ambipom, we've had our fun here. That fact in mind, we've seen a Fire Punch from you, and an Ice one from Sneasel, so lets complete the trio of elemental punches. Use a Thunderpunch Ambipom," I commanded. Ambipom turned, and nodded. It used elemental punches more times than not to understand their effectiveness. Thunderpunch was essentially the same as the other two. Ambipom would charge up power in its tail, and punch with the right one. The only difference now was that it would glow yellow in color instead, would surge with electricity, and could paralyze. These punches were the same, its just that their appearance, and effectiveness varied by the type of move it was. I'm sure it was no surprise to Makina why I went with Thunderpunch, rather than Fire again. Sneasel had seen the first one before, and would be prone to avoid it, and also because with its dropped defense I wasn't fully sure that Sneasel could withstand it. I didn't doubt its powers, but it was kind of frail to being with. That was the reason why I didn't bother with any Fighting-type attacks during this battle. I was too worried that one would do way too much.

Ambipom planted its feet firm into the ground, and started to charge up the attack. I had no idea what was going to happen here. This Sneasel over there seemed like it was capable of near anything, and I knew it wouldn't just let Ambipom hit it without any struggle. I won't lie, I was a little concerned here. There was something about this Sneasel, its battle instinct seemed to be rather impressive. I mean I knew they were tough fighters in general, but this one seemed different. Like this wasn't its first serious battle before. I knew for a fact that I shouldn't even bother pulling out a ball until I could tell it was ready to be captured. I guess all I could do now was wait, and hope that I made the right choice in moves.

BP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Despite the fact that both Pokemon were both knocked off their feet, Eric was ready with his next command. “Okay Ambipom, we've had our fun here. That fact in mind, we've seen a Fire Punch from you, and an Ice one from Sneasel, so lets complete the trio of elemental punches,” he said to Ambipom.

Ambipom quickly sprung back to his feet, charging up electricity in his left tail. Before he could get ready to aim though, several ice spikes quickly materialized around the Sneasel, then flew straight towards the Ambipom. While the agile Pokemon was able to avoid most of the shards, two still hit their mark. Refusing to falter, Ambipom whipped his charged tail forward and struck the Sharp Claw Pokemon right in the midsection, using the inertia from the blow to leap backwards to get out of range.

Sneasel let out a snarl, clearly focusing on only Ambipom and all but forgetting about the nearby Scraggy. Her form tensed up, ready to pounce with another attack- and then froze in place, her face now showing frustration. It was apparent that Ambipom's attack had managed to paralyze the Sneasel, leaving a perfect oppurtunity for them to strike.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Current Battle Stats:

??? Female Sneasel: 42%, DFN-2, PRZ (used Ice Shard, fully paralyzed)

Brave Male Ambipom: 68%, DFN-2 (used ThunderPunch)

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 11 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop
CC since last Encounter: 14,425/15,000

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

5 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

Ambipom wasn't the only one here going at full force. Sneasel had prepared an attack, one that would surely strike first. Some shards of ice had formed around the being. The only attack it could be using was Ice Shard, a move that would always strike first. The user would form some shards using the naturally cool temperatures from its own body into little spears, and blow on them, sending them flying at the opponent at a tremendous speed. This was generally a great attack to use to finish off a weakened foe before it could hit you again, or to get in one last move before you were finished. Of course that didn't mean it wasn't a good move in general, it was just a little weird to see Sneasel deciding to use it all of a sudden. Ambipom did what it could to avoid this, but you could see he was battle worn, and so as such two of the shards made their mark. This wasn't going to slow him down though, he still charged right at Sneasel, and struck it dead on in the midsection. Sneasel attempted to get back up, and it did do so, but it wasn't the same as before. Small traces of electricity started to circulate around its body, and it was slower to get around to moving. Thunderpunch had managed to paralyze Sneasel. This was great, because now it was slower, there was a chance it couldn't attack, but most importantly it meant it would be easier to capture now.

"Right Ambipom, with any luck we can wrap this whole situation up with one more attack, and Scraggy will be free to move around in peace. Use a Swift now!" I commanded. Swift may have seemed like a peculiar choice, but I had my reasoning for using it. Granted Ambipom didn't have the best Special Attack, it would still receive STAB from this, and get a Technician boost. But the real reason I was using it was so it wouldn't knock Sneasel out. Sneasel already had its defense dropped, and I had Ambipom throw out its best Physical attacks that wouldn't do too much damage. All that was left now were powerful moves such as Return, or moves that would really mess Sneasel up like Low Sweep, and Brick Break. I figured it was best to rather risk doing too little damage, instead of doing too much. I could always attack it again if I needed to, and doing that would certainly be a lot better than just knocking it out. Plus if I managed to capture this thing it would be out of Scraggy's hair for good, rather than just knocking it out, and having it wake back up once we left.

This Sneasel was a durable one, I'll give it that much, but not even it could keep going at this pace. It had to of been weakened pretty well by now, and on top of that it was paralyzed too. Not even it could keep going forever at this pace, it was bound to give in at some point, and that would be my moment to move in, and go for the capture. Still though, I wasn't sure if that time would be coming now, or if one more attack would be needed so it would be best to wait, and even though it was paralyzed I had no idea if a Park Ball would be good enough, or if I needed to throw a Super.

Ambipom got into position, and looked like it was ready to attack nearly instantly. Swift was used by having the user inhale deeply. They would then spit out some silver, and gold colored stars at the opposing Pokemon, but this isn't what made this attack unique from others. Would did that was the fact that Swift was very hard to avoid. Rather than just be fired towards you like a regular attack, it would actually hone in on your energy, and follow you around until it hit you, or something stopped it. It was great to use against Pokemon who liked to abuse moves such as Double Team. In this case though I wasn't concerned with that, I was just concerned with some damage being done. Now that Ambipom was ready to attack all I needed to do was look on, and wait to see the results of what was about to happen.

BP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Eric, recognizing Sneasel's paralysis for what it was, readied his next command, “Right Ambipom, with any luck we can wrap this whole situation up with one more attack, and Scraggy will be free to move around in peace. Use a Swift now!”

Ambipom began to take a deep breath, charging up his next attack. At the same moment a white light began to form around the Long Tail Pokemon's mouth, glowing brighter as the move grew closer to completion. Sneasel, seeing this, tried her best to charge up an attack as well. The light snow falling down from above appeared to cling to her like static, though the movement was slow as molasses compared to Ambipom's attack.

<This is turning out to be almost as bad as one of your old animated television shows,> Aria grumbled, shaking her head disgustedly at the two Pokemon.

How so? Makina asked, keeping her eye on the battle. She hardly saw the resemblance; after all, it's not like of them had Acme products and were trying to catch a Doduo or something, or even pulled anything out of hammerspace.

<Not those,> the Gardevoir sighed, then relayed a mental picture of what she was thinking of. The image was shaky, but most clear part was of two characters facing each other, charging large amounts of energy simultaneously before releasing it upon each other.

Oh, those shows... Maybe they're just really cliche? Makina replied, earning an uncharacteristic snort from the Gardevoir. It was odd that Aria would care about how these battles went down; after all, their job was to merely witness and assist only when there was no other choice. Makina made a note to ask her partner about this later.

At this point, Ambipom's attack was ready, the light nearly blinding. As he shot the attack forward, the light rapidly formed into numerous stars, all homing in towards the wild Sneasel. Before the celestial attack hit, Sneasel let out a defiant shriek and threw both of her clawed arms forward, directing the large amount of snow that had collected around her form. The snow flew forward in a howling gale, becoming more powerful by the moment as it tore through the air towards Ambipom.

Though the Normal-type's attack had struck first, the damage had been done regardless. As the stars hit Sneasel and forced down the Pokemon to one knee, the freezing attack that she had launched began to batter down on Ambipom, causing him to shiver and lower down in a huddle as he tried to weather the attack. Thankfully, the Blizzard had managed to leave its target unfrozen.

Scraggy, who had hardly moved after taking its place beside Aria, carefully peered over at the Sneasel. Almost as if the Sharp Claw Pokemon had sensed that it was being watched, it looked back at the fellow Dark-type with a death glare.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Current Battle Stats:

??? Female Sneasel: 29%, DFN-2, PRZ (used Blizzard)

Brave Male Ambipom: 45%, DFN-2 (used Swift)

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 11 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop
CC since last Encounter: 18,285/15,000

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

5 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

Sneasel was now hurt, and hurt bad, but it still did some more damage to Ambipom. It fired off a very powerful snowstorm. It was using Blizzard, which was a strange choice. It was powerful sure, but Sneasel wasn't much of a Special Attacker. Maybe it was trying to mimic Ambipom, and only use a Special Attack now. Anyway I looked at this though it wasn't a problem of mine. Ambipom wasn't frozen, and it managed to connect with Swift. All I really needed to do was attempt to capture this thing. Shouldn't have been too much of a stretch at this point since it was really hurting.

"Stand back Ambipom!" I yelled, as I dropped my backpack down, and quickly reached in. I was thinking of tossing a Super Ball at it, but I didn't know if I really wanted to spend one here. A Park Ball should by all means work out nice, or in the worst case scenario Sneasel broke free, and I tried again. That way it would certainly weaken itself a little more if it broke free. I chucked the ball, and hoped for the best.

NBP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Eric wasted no time at all. Shouting at Ambipom to move, the Trainer quickly dropped down his pick and fished out a Parkball, barely taking a moment before throwing it directly at the Sneasel.

The Sharp Claw Pokemon was so focused on the Scraggy that she was completely blind to the incoming capture device. As it sucked her in though, her gaze suddenly changed to one of surprise, then betrayal as she never took her gaze off the other Pokemon. The sphere shool about feebly, then came to a sudden halt before letting off a ping.

“Well, that takes care of that,” Makina said, retrieving the Parkball and placing it into the same pocket where Machop's sphere rested. “Shall we continue on-”

A cry from Scraggy caused everyone to look over at the creature, trying to figure out what was wrong. The pants-wearing creature was staring at Sneasel's Parkball as if it could hardly believe what had just happened, eyes wide. It then quickly ran off, refusing to take another look back.

“This day gets weirder and weirder,” Makina said, shaking her head. “Anyways, just give the word when you're ready to continue on.”

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 11 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop, Bold Female Sneasel
CC since last Encounter: 0

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom (45%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

5 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

OOC: I hate these inbetween posts

IC: “Well, that takes care of that,” Makina said as she walked over to Sneasel's Pokeball. I was glad that I caught this thing now, because Ambipom had been hurt pretty bad, and I didn't know how much more it could dish out, or take. Thankfully it was all settled now though, and we could eventually move on.

Shall we continue on-” Makina began to say, before being cutoff by a cry from Scraggy. It gazed at the Pokeball as if it was disbelieved what happened, and it ran off. I didn't know what its problem was, but I had just taken care of its Sneasel problem for it, and that was how it thanked me, by just running off. If anything it was a jerk.

“This day gets weirder and weirder,” Makina said, shaking her head. “Anyways, just give the word when you're ready to continue on,” she said.

"Hey you've been through a lot Ambipom, I think you need to go back in your ball to rest. So, return, I can walk around myself," I said to Ambipom as I returned it to its ball. With that I looked over at Akinai, and nodded to signal that I was ready to move on.

NBP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Eric nodded, pulling out a Pokeball before turning to face Ambipom. “Hey you've been through a lot Ambipom, I think you need to go back in your ball to rest. So, return, I can walk around myself,” he said, recalling the Pokemon. With that out of the way, he nodded to Makina and the group continued on.

The trail began to slowly head upwards over time as they made their way to the mountain proper. The ground became far more rocky as well, causing the terrain to be rougher to walk upon but still able to trek upon. The snow began to fall gradually heavier, as if warning them to find shelter soon. While Makina could possibly ask Aria to place a shield around them to help warn off the snowflakes if absolutely needed, she had no desire to waste the Gardevoir's energy on something so frivolous.

As the mountain grew closer in sight, barely a five minute's walk away, a small blue Pokemon with a rocky head ran towards them, stopping directly in the center of their path. Though it shivered from the cold, its beady eyes appeared to glint with possible mischief.

“That Bagon either wants to battle you, or it is a glutton for punishment,” Makina said. After all, Dragon-types hated the cold.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 10 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel, Bagon
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop, Bold Female Sneasel
CC since last Encounter: 1054

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom (45%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

4 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
7x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

Makina started to lead me along again, but this time it was more walking than anyone else. I should have just brought my Salamence, or Dragonite along so I could ride on one of their backs, and avoid walking myself. This time we were headed towards the mountain, so the ground got rockier, and was harder to walk on now. It didn't help that I was rather lazy, and now had to exert an extra amount of energy to get along. That was just the way these things would end up working though, even if I did hate it. The snow started coming down heavier, which I enjoyed since I was nuts. The mountain was in a good view now. It would only take about another four minutes, and fifty-three seconds to reach it if I had to guess. That of course was before we were so rudely cutoff.

A small, blue Pokemon, with a silver, or gray colored head got in the way. There was no mistaking that its head was as hard as steel, maybe as hard as Scizor's. It was a reptilian looking creature, but there was no mistaking that it was definitely a Dragon-type. Though what in the world would a Dragon-type be doing out in this weather? Short of Kyurem, all Dragon-types that I've ever head of generally hated the cold. This one obviously hit its head a few too many times, just like me.

“That Bagon either wants to battle you, or it is a glutton for punishment,” Makina said

"Yeah, well it can battle itself for all I care, cause I'm not interested. I already own a Salamence, and I'm thoroughly impressed by it. If this Bagon won't allow us to pass though, I'm more than willing to spend one of my Pokedolls to move along," I said, as I got a Pokedoll ready, just in case.

NBP

Ranger Makina Auron

*~~~~~~~~~*

Eric looked at the Bagon and sighed. “Yeah, well it can battle itself for all I care, cause I'm not interested. I already own a Salamence, and I'm thoroughly impressed by it. If this Bagon won't allow us to pass though, I'm more than willing to spend one of my Pokedolls to move along,” he said, pulling out a Pokedoll for extra measure.

Makina didn't even have to try leading them around the Bagon. It had heard every word that Eric had said, and let out a small roar of protest, even stamping a foot on the rocky ground. The stubborn stance made it clear: it planned to not make things easy for either of them in the least.

Makina nodded to Eric, and the Trainer lobbed the doll right at the Bagon, albeit with far more force than needed. Immediately the Dragon latched on to the Doll with its jaws, though accidentally stumbled into a nearby snowbank while doing so. Without another word, they continued towards the mountain.

While there appeared to be a side path winding around the mountain wall, Makina let Eric towards a cave leading into the mountain depths, knowing that things could get very dangerous if it snowed any harder. That, combined with walking along a narrow mountain path, could prove fatal. They had nearly entered the cavern when the earth began to shake violently, causing Makina to look for the source.

Directly behind them, barely ten meters away, stood a massive Pokemon, the creature's large yellow eyes peering down at them. Its crystalline body, impressive in size but still appearing somewhat incomplete, appeared to embrace the storm willingly; in fact, it appeared to be the cause of the coming blizzard.

Makina stayed silent, but motioned for Eric to slowly step back. Kyurem was hardly known for its pleasant behavior.

*~~~~~~~~~*

Trainer Stats:

Name: Eric
Location: Mount Oktori
Area Effects: 9 Encounters Remaining
Pokemon Encountered: Delibird, Machop, Scraggy, Sneasel, Bagon, Kyurem
Pokemon Captured: Rash Male Machop, Bold Female Sneasel
CC since last Encounter: 0

Pokemon Statistics:

Pokemon: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Mild
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 22 SolarBeam, TM 29 Psychic, TM 38 Fire Blast, TM 50 Substitute, TM 58 Psych Up, TM 59 Hidden Power (Steel), TM 60 Sunny Day, TM 64 Protect, TM 75 Swagger, TM 91 Calm Mind, TM 95 Taunt, TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 111 Energy Ball, TM 139 Trick Room, TM 146 Flame Charge, BM-Clear Smog, BM-Haze

Pokemon: Ambipom (45%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 45 Thunder Wave, TM 50 Substitute, TM 71 Return, TM 74 Ice Punch, TM 75 Swagger, TM 80 ThunderPunch, TM 85 Fire Punch, TM 95 Taunt, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 104 Facade, TM 107 Snatch, TM 121 Shadow Claw, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 147 Low Sweep, TM 155 Acrobatics, TM 162 Work Up, BM-Counter, BM-Fake Out, BM-Switcheroo, BM-Pursuit, MT-Seed Bomb, MT-Low Kick, MT-Double-Edge

Pokemon: Scizor (78%)
Gender: Male
Ability: Technician
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 06 Toxic, TM 31 Mimic, TM 44 Rest, TM 50 Substitute, TM 53 Curse, TM 59 Hidden Power (Fire), TM 62 Snore, TM 64 Protect, TM 67 Endure, TM 71 Return, TM 75 Swagger, TM 76 Sleep Talk, TM 82 Attract, TM 84 Steel Wing, TM 96 Light Screen, TM 98 Brick Break, TM 104 Facade, TM 109 Roost, TM 114 Fling, TM 137 U-Turn, TM 155 Acrobatics, HM 01 Cut, HM 08 Rock Smash, HM 10 Defog, BM-Reversal, BM-Baton Pass, BM-Counter, MT-Bug Bite, MT-Superpower

Pokemon: Zoroark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Relaxed
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT:
TM 03 Swords Dance, TM 59 Hidden Power (Ice), TM 100 Flamethrower, TM 102 Aerial Ace, TM 110 Focus Blast, TM 135 Grass Knot, TM 147 Low Sweep, BM-Dark Pulse, BM-Sucker Punch


Items:

4 Park balls
7 Super balls
4 Hyper balls
1 Full Heal
5 Super Potion
1x Type Repellent
Digital Camera
PokePlayer
1x Porygon Voice Disc
1x Litwick Voice Disc
1x Ralts Voice Disc
6x Pokedoll
Apricorn Box
3x Red Apricorn
4x Yellow Apricorn
2x White Apricorn
1x Black Apricorn

*~~~~~~~~~*

Bagon didn't seem too pleased that I didn't want to battle it, but too bad. I couldn't help it that I already had a Salamence, and didn't want a Bagon. But did it care? No. It seemed I was running into nothing but jerks, jerks who wanted to get in my way. Well, jerks, and Machop, he gave me no trouble. Still didn't change the fact that I needed to get around this Bagon. I had to spend a Pokedoll on it now, and I didn't like that. Times were tough, and I didn't earn money like I use to, so I had to squeeze every cent I could, and hold onto items as long as I could. I guess it was okay to use one since I did have seven, but still. I threw the doll forcefully at Bagon, hoping to hit it in the legs, and run laughing. Unfortunately though it caught the doll in its mouth. It did manage to fall into a snowbank though, so that was something.

Rather than keep leading me along, Makina instead led me into a cave that would lead us deep into the mountain. I was a little disappointed to say the least. I wanted to go out in the snow, and brave the conditions, but I guess Makina deemed it unsafe. It was a let down not being able to go out and see Ice-types in their natural, frozen environment, but I had to do what Makina said. When we entered into a cavern the ground started to shake. I didn't know if a Pokemon was using Earthquake, something big was coming, or if this was a delayed reaction to Ambipom, and Sneasel's screaming battle. Makina started looking around for the source, while I stood in place. Not that I didn't care to look, but you never knew if this shaking would cause the roof to start to collapse, and if it did at least one of us would have to be ready to warn the other.

Behind us appeared a massive Pokemon. It was gray, and blue in color. Funny enough it was actually the very Pokemon I was thinking of when I ran into Bagon. I was shocked that I instantly ran into it due to how rare it was. Maybe it had read my mind. Either way though it was glaring at me with its yellow eyes. It seemed to welcome this storm, much like I would if I was out in it. I liked that, I liked that a lot. Though I still couldn't help but wonder why it was interested in me. Was it because I enjoyed the cold too, or was it maybe just looking to eat me? The latter seemed a bit farfetched, but I guess with a little steak sauce anything was possible. Before anything though, Makina signaled to move back a bit. I did just that, but I wasn't this opportunity pass me by. I was going to snag its picture.

I pulled my camera out of my pocket, and got a nice full body shot of Kyurem. I recently had heard that this legendary Dragon/Ice-type had not one, but two alternate forms. It would have been magnificent if I could capture its picture of those forms, but I knew it wouldn't happen. Besides I'd only get paid for one picture anyway, which made me realize that I had no idea what taking pictures would be for. The only thing I knew though was that most of them would go to someone, my guess is they would end up going to Chainy since he seems to be the one higher up I see around here the most lately. Though I couldn't help but wonder what his interest in paying good money for pictures was. I could understand Legendaries since they were so rarely seen, but a lot of rarer Pokemon were pretty common to see. Oh well, I wasn't going to question it, it gave me money. I turned to Makina, and then waited to see what Kyurem would do now that I took its picture.