Thread: Main RP: Outer Heaven

Kickback launched his Thunder Wave attack perfectly, but at the last moment, the Swablu threw up a Safeguard. Safeguard prevented it from getting any status inflictions which was going to be a bit of a problem for me since I tended to rely on those moves. I was just going to have to work around that. I could try another Ice Beam attack, but I didn’t want to do that much damage. I just wanted to try and stall until Safeguard faded away or I got its health low enough. “Okay Kickback, use Psychic and slam it down. Then before it can get up, use Headbutt.”

Kickback's eyes began to glow a light blue color. What he was doing was connecting his mind with the Swablu’s mind. Getting that link set up, he was going to be able to control it. For how long depended on how much effort and concentration he was putting into it. If it worked, the opponent would become outlined in light blue energy, similar to the one coming from his eyes. Then he would slam the Swablu to the ground. Then, using his head, he would slam hard into the Swablu.

Kickback closed his eyes, and concentrated his psychic energy into his mind. Swablu came into his mind, and Kickback pushed his power towards her. Swablu looked confused and curious as her body glowed a pretty sky blue. It was as if a hand approached her from behind, making Swablu fall to the ground.

Swablu felt her body move against her own will. A crushing feeling was felt the moment she slammed on the ground. It was painful. Swablu forced herself up, and dodged the movement of Kickback. He slammed against the ground, and said 'ow'. A heated flame, a pulse of pure energy shot from Swablu's mouth, sending Kickback back a few meters. Kickback's legs crapper against the ground as he tried to stop himself from skidding back further.

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Name: Cameron LeRoy
Encounters left: 0
CC: 3790
Pokemon Captured: Skamory/M/Sturdy/Rash, Drifloon/???/Aftermath/Relaxed
Total Items: Honey (6x), Max Potion (5x), Full Heal (5x), Full Restore (3x), Type Repellant (3x), Pokeplayer (1x), Blank Voice Disk (1x), Skarmory Voice Disk (1x), Drifloon Voice Disk (1x), Swablu Voice Disk (1x), Spicy Splendor (5 Sweet Sensation (5x), Dreamily Dry (5x), Sour Starfruit (5x), Bitter Berry (5x), Mystery Mist (5x), Calming Fragrance Plus (4x), Pokedoll (10x), (1x), Digital Camera (1x), Special Map (1x), Park Balls (3x), Hyperballs (9x), Supreme Parkball (1x), Superball (3x)

Pokemon Stats:

Pokemon: Houndooom
Nickname: Shadowpanther
Gender: Male
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Gentle
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Dark Pulse, Solarbeam, Hidden Power (Ice), Sunny Day, Snatch, Torment Taunt, Substitute, Will-o-Wisp, Payback, Sludge Bomb, Snore, Rest, Secret Power, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Swagger, Sucker Punch, Super Fang
Health: 80%
Status: Normal (Always out of ball)

Pokemon: Gardevoir
Nickname: Mindbender
Gender: Female
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Thunderbolt, Snatch, Grass Knot, Attract, Thunder Wave, Rest, Sleep Talk, Protect, Substitute, Reflect, Light Screen, Shadow Ball, Hidden Power (Grass), Psych Up, Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Trick Room, Focus Blast, Swagger, Charge Beam Icy Wind, Encore, Will-o-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Heal Bell
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Slowbro
Nickname: Kickback
Gender: Male
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Calm Mind, Surf, Waterfall, Ice Punch, Thunderwave, Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Substitute, Brine, Trick Room, Light Screen, Reflect, Toxic, Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Swagger, Brick Break, Flamethrower, Facade, Skill Swap, Grass Knot
Health: 87%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Porygon-Z
Nickname: Cybershock
Gender: Genderless
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Toxic, Thunder Wave, Substitute, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power (Fighting), Psychic, Dark Pulse, Protect, Trick Room, Rain Dance, Reflect, Pain Spilt, Barrier, Trick
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Out of ball) (Defense really sharply raised, Sp. Atk raised, Speed and Sp. Def sharply raised)

Pokemon: Salamence
Nickname: Skyfire
Gender: Male
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Roar, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Roost, Brick Break, Aerial Ace, Shadow Claw, Dragon Dance, Outrage, Aqua Tail, Refresh
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Manectric
Nickname: Hotshot
Gender: Male
Ability: Static
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Toxic, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Swagger, Rain Dance, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Hidden Power (Poison), Refresh, Signal Beam, Magnet Rise
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Sp. Def lowered sharply)

Wild Pokemon:

Pokemon: Swablu
Gender: Female
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Naive
Health: 3%
Status: Normal (Safeguarded for 4 more turns)
Last move used: Safeguard

My Psychic, Headbutt combo went off better than I had expected. I was having Kickback use more energy than was actually needed. I was not sure if the Swablu could take any more hits, and I was sure not going to risk it. My luck so far had been good, I did not want to push it. I was going to have Kickback navigate a Hyperball over towards Swablu. It was indeed early, but it looked pretty weak and I didn’t want for it to be knocked out somehow. Perhaps I could slow things down a bit. Slowbro knew the move Trick Room, which would cause a small distortion in the area and cause slower Pokémon to move faster than the regularly faster Pokémon.

“Kickback, use Trick Room, then I want you to use your psychic power to navigate this Hyperball over to the Swablu when I throw it so that it’s a sure hit.” When Kickback used Trick Room, his eye would glow a deep red color and a large light blue rectangle would appear. He would use his psychic power to hold the room up. The room was light blue, but pretty transparent. Within seconds of it being used, it would then become invisible. It was only this area that would be distorted, and only in this area would slower Pokémon be faster than they normally would. I was hoping that it would be slow enough for me to capture. I just hoped my luck was still in play, because I felt that I was going to need it here. I pulled out a Hyperball and prepared to throw it. As soon as Kickback had his Trick Room up, I was going to throw it. I also pulled out a Calming Fragrance Plus and released the fumes to calm the Swablu down.

I felt my body slow, and realized the effects of Trick Room was strong. As reality was bent, our minds slowly changed, though temporarily. Just then, Swablu shook in her ball, and the fateful shine of an escaping Pokemon displayed itself, unwelcome.

The Swablu broke out, sending the ball onto my face. I picked it up and passed the Hyperball to Cameron. Apart from the large bump I had just gained, the ball was in good shape. I looked at the Swablu, who was just beginning to open its mouth. Now thinking in a more urgent and more strategically beneficial way, the Swablu took a breathe of air before singing out a tune. It was unsteady and unappealing at first, perhaps from the effects of Trick Room slowing her down, but it steadily grew to more understandable levels, and into a beautiful melody that sent me into a daze.

Swablus's voice was not as magnificent as an Altaria's, but it did the trick. The naturally lazy Slowbro, though he displayed effort trying to pull through, finally shut his eyes and snored. I nearly did the same, but my head hit the tree behind me as I fell backwards. Why was it always me that was the victim of clumsiness?

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AREA EFFECTS: Trick Room for 5 turns

Name: Cameron LeRoy
Encounters left: 0
CC: 7175 (including fragrance)
Pokemon Captured: Skamory/M/Sturdy/Rash, Drifloon/???/Aftermath/Relaxed
Total Items: Honey (6x), Max Potion (5x), Full Heal (5x), Full Restore (3x), Type Repellant (3x), Pokeplayer (1x), Blank Voice Disk (1x), Skarmory Voice Disk (1x), Drifloon Voice Disk (1x), Swablu Voice Disk (1x), Spicy Splendor (5 Sweet Sensation (5x), Dreamily Dry (5x), Sour Starfruit (5x), Bitter Berry (5x), Mystery Mist (5x), Calming Fragrance Plus (4x), Pokedoll (10x), (1x), Digital Camera (1x), Special Map (1x), Park Balls (3x), Hyperballs (9x), Supreme Parkball (1x), Superball (3x)

Pokemon Stats:

Pokemon: Houndooom
Nickname: Shadowpanther
Gender: Male
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Gentle
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Dark Pulse, Solarbeam, Hidden Power (Ice), Sunny Day, Snatch, Torment Taunt, Substitute, Will-o-Wisp, Payback, Sludge Bomb, Snore, Rest, Secret Power, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Swagger, Sucker Punch, Super Fang
Health: 80%
Status: Normal (Always out of ball)

Pokemon: Gardevoir
Nickname: Mindbender
Gender: Female
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Thunderbolt, Snatch, Grass Knot, Attract, Thunder Wave, Rest, Sleep Talk, Protect, Substitute, Reflect, Light Screen, Shadow Ball, Hidden Power (Grass), Psych Up, Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Trick Room, Focus Blast, Swagger, Charge Beam Icy Wind, Encore, Will-o-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Heal Bell
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Slowbro
Nickname: Kickback
Gender: Male
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Calm Mind, Surf, Waterfall, Ice Punch, Thunderwave, Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Substitute, Brine, Trick Room, Light Screen, Reflect, Toxic, Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Swagger, Brick Break, Flamethrower, Facade, Skill Swap, Grass Knot
Health: 87%
Status: Asleep

Pokemon: Porygon-Z
Nickname: Cybershock
Gender: Genderless
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Toxic, Thunder Wave, Substitute, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power (Fighting), Psychic, Dark Pulse, Protect, Trick Room, Rain Dance, Reflect, Pain Spilt, Barrier, Trick
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Out of ball) (Defense really sharply raised, Sp. Atk raised, Speed and Sp. Def sharply raised)

Pokemon: Salamence
Nickname: Skyfire
Gender: Male
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Roar, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Roost, Brick Break, Aerial Ace, Shadow Claw, Dragon Dance, Outrage, Aqua Tail, Refresh
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Manectric
Nickname: Hotshot
Gender: Male
Ability: Static
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Toxic, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Swagger, Rain Dance, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Hidden Power (Poison), Refresh, Signal Beam, Magnet Rise
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Sp. Def lowered sharply)

Wild Pokemon:

Pokemon: Swablu
Gender: Female
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Naive
Health: 3%
Status: Normal (Safeguarded for 3 more turns)
Last move used: Sing

Swablu emerged from the Hyperball sending it flying into the Rangers face. I felt bad that all the balls that didn't capture the Pokemon I was going after hit her in the face. She handed me the ball. That was when Swablu had used Sing to make Kickback fall asleep. Hearing that sound almost put me to sleep. I lifted the Hyperball in one arm. With Kickback asleep, I was going to have to do this myself. I had confidence that I would successfully hit the Swablu with the ball and capture it this time.

I readied the Hyperball in one hand, trying to aim perfectly. I was a bit nervous, but I felt that I was going to capture it this time. At least that’s what I told myself. Then I noticed Cybershock floating next to me. He made several computing noises and levitated the ball from my hands. “Alright, take a shot at it.” I said, sighing in relief. With Cybershock now guiding the ball towards the Swablu, I was sure it was going to hit and be a capture this time.

It's going to capture, it's going to capture... the Hyperball nearly stopped and glinted, only for it to fly towards us. I grabbed it this time, not willing to have another ball to my face. My older brother Hatori always threw balls at my face. It was annoying. Swablu, on the other hand, was slightly dazed. I couldn't blame it- being hit with two Pokeballs and having to break out was tiring.

"Swa, swabluuuu swa." The Swablu said before releasing a mist from its tired, wheezing breathe. The mist clouded our vision, and we couldn't see well. It stopped us from hitting Swablu well and lowering her stats for a bit.

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AREA EFFECTS: Trick Room for 4 turns, Mist(Swablu) for 5 turns

Name: Cameron LeRoy
Encounters left: 0
CC: 8089 (including fragrance)
Pokemon Captured: Skamory/M/Sturdy/Rash, Drifloon/???/Aftermath/Relaxed
Total Items: Honey (6x), Max Potion (5x), Full Heal (5x), Full Restore (3x), Type Repellant (3x), Pokeplayer (1x), Blank Voice Disk (1x), Skarmory Voice Disk (1x), Drifloon Voice Disk (1x), Swablu Voice Disk (1x), Spicy Splendor (5 Sweet Sensation (5x), Dreamily Dry (5x), Sour Starfruit (5x), Bitter Berry (5x), Mystery Mist (5x), Calming Fragrance Plus (4x), Pokedoll (10x), (1x), Digital Camera (1x), Special Map (1x), Park Balls (3x), Hyperballs (9x), Supreme Parkball (1x), Superball (3x)

Pokemon Stats:

Pokemon: Houndooom
Nickname: Shadowpanther
Gender: Male
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Gentle
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Dark Pulse, Solarbeam, Hidden Power (Ice), Sunny Day, Snatch, Torment Taunt, Substitute, Will-o-Wisp, Payback, Sludge Bomb, Snore, Rest, Secret Power, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Swagger, Sucker Punch, Super Fang
Health: 80%
Status: Normal (Always out of ball)

Pokemon: Gardevoir
Nickname: Mindbender
Gender: Female
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Thunderbolt, Snatch, Grass Knot, Attract, Thunder Wave, Rest, Sleep Talk, Protect, Substitute, Reflect, Light Screen, Shadow Ball, Hidden Power (Grass), Psych Up, Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Trick Room, Focus Blast, Swagger, Charge Beam Icy Wind, Encore, Will-o-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Heal Bell
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Slowbro
Nickname: Kickback
Gender: Male
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Calm Mind, Surf, Waterfall, Ice Punch, Thunderwave, Tri Attack, Ice Beam, Substitute, Brine, Trick Room, Light Screen, Reflect, Toxic, Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Swagger, Brick Break, Flamethrower, Facade, Skill Swap, Grass Knot
Health: 87%
Status: Asleep

Pokemon: Porygon-Z
Nickname: Cybershock
Gender: Genderless
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Toxic, Thunder Wave, Substitute, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power (Fighting), Psychic, Dark Pulse, Protect, Trick Room, Rain Dance, Reflect, Pain Spilt, Barrier, Trick
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Out of ball) (Defense really sharply raised, Sp. Atk raised, Speed and Sp. Def sharply raised)

Pokemon: Salamence
Nickname: Skyfire
Gender: Male
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Brave
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Roar, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Roost, Brick Break, Aerial Ace, Shadow Claw, Dragon Dance, Outrage, Aqua Tail, Refresh
Health: 100%
Status: Normal

Pokemon: Manectric
Nickname: Hotshot
Gender: Male
Ability: Static
Nature: Calm
TM/HM/BM/SM/MT: Toxic, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Swagger, Rain Dance, Double Team, Captivate, Rest, Iron Tail, Facade, Hidden Power (Poison), Refresh, Signal Beam, Magnet Rise
Health: 100%
Status: Normal (Sp. Def lowered sharply)

Wild Pokemon:

Pokemon: Swablu
Gender: Female
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Naive
Health: 3%
Status: Normal (Safeguarded for 2 more turns)
Last move used: Sing

OOC: If it's a capture, go ahead and post in the Claims Thread, please and thanks.

Once again the Swablu came out of the Hyperball, and once again the ball headed straight for my ranger. Luckily though, she caught it this time and it didn’t hit her in the face. I realized that it wasn’t the navigation that I was having trouble with, it was forcing the Swablu to stay in the ball. It didn’t want to for some reason. Perhaps it still had some fight left in it. That had to be it, but I didn’t want to risk it. Attacking it would surely drain whatever energy it had left.

I was just going to throw it again. Without being able to inflict a status condition onto the Swablu, there was nothing else that I could do. At least nothing that came to mind. I was just going to have to be extremely lucky this time or who knows what would happen. I grabbed the Hyberball again and angrily heaved it at the Swablu. Cybershock gently nudged the ball a bit so that it was on course. Being angry and all, I didn’t think when I threw it. I just did, I wondered what kind of outcome that would have.

RUN ENDED
Trainers: Siless & Bumblebee
Ranger: Timpeni
Reason: Out of encounters AND trainer request
P.S. Swablu was captured.

OOC: SO. EFFING. LONG. SINCE. I. POSTED. Also I had forgotten all about that last post of mine, so I’m actually closer to catching Aero than I originally thought. YAY. Now it’s time for the moment of truth, baby! *Fist pumps.*

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IC: Saundra Blake

Well, it hadn’t turned out quite like I’d hoped, but even being only partially frozen helped out greatly when the paralysis gripping the stone pteradon’s muscles kicked in. Only capable of opening his massive jaws, the mighty Pokemon decided to make the best of a bad situation and try a Fire Fang to melt the ice covering certain parts of his body. The red-orange flames enveloped the ivory daggers, growing unusually large as Aero attempted to free himself from his chilled prison.

Fortunately for us, the Pokemon was completely immobilized at the moment and therefore quite vulnerable. Granted, the flames covering those vicious teeth would be a threat if not taken into careful consideration, but I wasn’t about to get careless and disregard them. In fact, this would be the last play of the battle, and I couldn’t afford to be reckless about anything at all. The risk of knocking Aero out was too high, and I didn’t think I’d get a second chance by running into another one. Not that I’d feel like whittling away at its health like this even if I did, to be honest.

“Databyte, this is it, buddy!” I called out. “Let’s wrap this up. Let that Cold Snap go and fire up a Shadow Ball.” Databyte dipped its head once to acknowledge my orders, then quickly clapped its arms together. The moment it did, the sphere of ice between them shattered apart into hundreds of miniscule fragments. This shatter-effect continued down the tendrils weaving around Aero, finally ending the in cage exploding in tiny shards. Most of these blew away from Aero, but a few stray ones would probably hit him. The damage they’d do would be minimal because of their small size, but anything that helped was welcome at the moment.

After putting an end to its Cold Snap move, Databyte drew its arms apart once more. A line of black goo connected the tips, and a black substance began to drip from it. This gathered into an inky sphere beneath Databyte, growing larger as more and more drops were added to it. Once it was about the size of a soccer ball, the liquefied Ghost energy connecting Databyte’s arms dissolved away, leaving just the ebony orb behind. The surface of it rippled and flowed like water, and every so often an eddy would rise up and slither across the Shadow Ball before sinking back into the main mass. The mass of energy took only a few seconds to form, and after another moment to adjust its aim, Databyte flung its arms upward, sending the attack flying towards Aero.

“Now use Psychic to make a case out of it!” I called. Databyte flicked its tail and cast out a Psychic hook, snagging the erratically-flying sphere and forming it into a large sheet. This would then be wrapped around Aero, not to cause damage, but more to freak it out than anything. The modified Shadow Ball would create a space of absolute darkness; the light from Aero’s Fire Fang would be swallowed by the shadows as well. Even something like an Aerodactyl would be temporarily dumbstruck to suddenly find itself plunged into a black abyss.

On top of possibly messing with his mind for a few moments (preventing him from preparing any further counterattacks, conveniently), it would rob Aero of his sight. That way he would be completely unaware of the direction Databyte’s final attack would come from. Unable to know which direction to flee in, he would most likely be immobilized by indecision, if not from his paralyzed and frozen muscles. I smiled a little as the dark blanket reached Aero, its flat form curving and curling to envelop him within it.

“Once Aero’s trapped, it’ll be time for your final attack,” I now told Databyte. “Use an Agility now to build up momentum, then use a high-speed Tackle against Aero. You’re not built for physical attacking and Aero’s skin may be stone, but after your Sharpen it should do enough damage to make catching Aero easy without doing enough to risk knocking him out. Just to be on the sage side, though, make it a sort of glancing blow, and try to avoid the frozen parts of his body, where he’ll be more sensitive and susceptible to damage. Before you do, though, c’mere for a second.” Databyte floated over to me as I tugged an Hyper Ball from one of my pockets, then held it out towards the computerized Pokemon in front of me. “Take this. After using your Tackle, chuck it at Aero for me, kay?”

Databyte didn’t bother to nod or anything this time, instead zipping off to the right, taking the Hyper Ball. At first he wasn’t going very quickly, but as he halted unneccesary programs and dumped useless data, his form started to blur. Every so often he’d abruptly change direction, quickly gaining back whatever speed he’d lost while doing so. Eventually he was moving so quickly it was nearly impossible for my eyes to move fast enough to track him.

At that moment, I heard a shriek coming from somewhere above us. It was muffled by distance and the platforms in that space, but the fact that I could hear it at all meant it had to be astoundingly loud. And for it to be that loud, it must have come from something big. There weren’t many things large enough to make a scream like that, and I could only think of one off-hand:

Rayquaza.

The roar was followed by brief but very obvious trembling of the platform beneath my feet, something that left me more than a little alarmed. Whatever was happening higher up Outer Heaven was severe enough to shake the sturdy stone structure. It was definitely something that needed to be checked out, as it could be a critical situation that needed to be dealt with right away. Worriedly, I pulled Seagem’s PokeBall free and released the Dragonite, who emerged from her Ball with a haughty little flick of her head. She took a second to glance around before focusing on me, a question in her eyes as her small wings fluttered behind her.

“Seagem, something’s going on above us a couple of levels. I think Rayquaza might be part of it. I want you to go check things out and see if it’s anything serious we might need to intervene in. Be careful, though; if it looks too dangerous come right back, all right?” Seagem gave a little huff, obviously put-out that she wasn’t getting to show off for anyone right now, then took to the air and vanished from sight a moment later. I turned from where she’d vanished to find Databyte still darting around. Well, that wasn’t surprising. It had been given its orders and would follow them until they were either executed or it was told to stop. The roar wouldn’t have distracted it as it had me.

It would be a few moments longer before the Shadow Ball barrier fully closed around Aero, and thanks to the inherent speed all Dragonite possessed, Seagem returned before Databyte used Tackle. Before I could ask what was going on above us, she simply shook her head as another roar, this one quieter than the last, sounded out. Even though I was doubtful, it was obvious that whatever was going on was being taken care of and not something I needed to bother worrying about. I thanked the Dragonite for checking out the commotion for me before focusing on Databyte again, who was now pelting towards the black orb encasing Aero. At the sight of it bearing down on the sphere, I suddenly felt a rush sweep through me. This was truly it. If Aero wasn’t captured with this attempt then it would all most likely end up a wasted effort. I clenched my hands into fists, silently asking whatever deity that might happen to be watching to give me some much-needed luck in the coming moments.

IC: BP1o

Ranger Leo
Trainer Saundra
Location: Outer Heavens

Commencing...

I heard Saundra talking, but the roar from above distracted me from the battle here. The large green legendary Pokemon had been chasing something. It appeared to be angry. If something went down, I was going to have to go investigate. I didn't think I'd have to since Rayquaza always liked to fight with other Pokemon, but he never picked on anyone weaker or couldn't handle his attacks. I knew we had nothing to worry about. I looked back at the battle field and had missed Saundra's first commands. Her second ones were just coming in.

“Once Aero’s trapped, it’ll be time for your final attack,” I now told Databyte. “Use an Agility now to build up momentum, then use a high-speed Tackle against Aero. You’re not built for physical attacking and Aero’s skin may be stone, but after your Sharpen it should do enough damage to make catching Aero easy without doing enough to risk knocking him out. Just to be on the sage side, though, make it a sort of glancing blow, and try to avoid the frozen parts of his body, where he’ll be more sensitive and susceptible to damage. Before you do, though, c’mere for a second.” Databyte floated over to me as I tugged an Hyper Ball from one of my pockets, then held it out towards the computerized Pokemon in front of me. “Take this. After using your Tackle, chuck it at Aero for me, kay?”

All I saw was her Porygon-Z forming a black, gooey ball of dark energy. He was expanding it with his Psychic attack. I had no clue what he was doing. All I saw was the liquid flow over towards Aerodactyl who was still grounded. He let out a loud roar as he was engulfed in the darkness. I couldn't imagine what he was seeing. I would never use that move on any of my opponents because it just seemed to damn freaky. I would hate to be trapped in darkness.

Porygon-Z then begun his assult and rammed into Aerodactyl. I saw a small red glow, then the flying beast was quickly taken inside the realms of the Pokeball. The ball shook many times crazily, and for a second I thought he was coming back out, but then it stopped and remained motionless. The raging beast had finally been captured. The next part in training it was going to be difficult, but it was manageable.

I walked over to the Hyperball and picked it up. "Well, this was a long battle, but you finally captured it. Congrats." I said happily. Then I looked around at the area and saw the destruction this battle had caused with the pillars. It was sad to see Pokemon's homes destroyed, but it was all fixable.

Area Effects: Cloudy
Wild Pokemon:
Trainers Pokemon:
Characters remaining until capture:


Trainer Stats
Trainer: Saundra Blake
Area: Outer Heavens
Area Effects: None
Encounters: 12

Trainer's Pokemon
Ripper the Serious Male Scizor <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Technician
EMs: TM Substitute ; TM Rest ; TM Roost ; TM Return ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Toxic ; TM Brick Break ; TM Swagger ; TM Sandstorm ; TM Aerial Ace ; TM Protect ; TM U-Turn ; BM Light Screen ; BM Baton Pass


Databyte the Genderless Docile Porygon-Z <Out>
71%
Ability: Download
EMs: TM Protect ; TM Shadow Ball, TM Thunder Wave ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Dark Pulse ; TM Rest ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Hidden Power (Electric) ; TM Psychic


Seagem the Sassy Female Dragonite <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Inner Focus
EMs: HM Surf ; HM Waterfall ; TM Substitute ; TM Earthquake ; TM Rock Slide ; TM Roar ; TM Ice Punch ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Hidden Power (Rock) ; TM Attract ; TM Thunderbolt ; TM Rest ; TM Rain Dance ; MT Draco Meteor

Items: Hyper Ball x6 ; x3 Full Restore
Pokemon Seen: Swablu, Arceus, Aerodactyl
Pokemon Captured: Aerodactyl, Brave, Male

OOC: EEF YEAH AERO WHOOOOO! *Random dance* Now it’s time to see what else I can get out of this run lol.


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IC: Saundra Blake

It was over, and Aero was captured. Leo went over to the Hyper Ball containing the newest addition to my expanding roster, commenting on the battle and congratulating me on the capture. I simply smiled at him, happy that the ordeal was over and I could continue my trip through the Park. I didn’t say anything when he didn’t offer the Ball to me; to be honest I could understand why. There was always a chance someone could try to make off with more Pokemon than they were entitled to. If the Ranger kept the occupied Balls on their person, it would make it harder for anyone to try and break the rules.

“Well, that was certainly a battle to give us a run for our money, eh? And so early in the visit, no less.” Databyte simply hummed softly, its processors returning to normal non-battle status. It came over and lazily floated around my head, not seeming at all tired despite the intense battle it had been in. I chuckled and recalled the P-Z, knowing it would need some rest after such a long bout. It may not outwardly appear to be very fatigued, but I knew my Pokemon well enough to know when they needed a break.

After recalling Databyte I faced Seagem, who was looking a bit bored by now. When she noticed me looking at her she perked up a little, clearly thinking she was going to get a chance to show off for my Ranger. I sighed inwardly, wishing the Sassy Dragonite could think of things other than flaunting her abilities. Granted, she had every right to be proud of what she was capable of, but it was sometimes exasperating dealing with her when I needed more mundane activities carried out. As it was, though, there was a good reason Seagem was still out of her Ball.

“D’you think we might be able to go higher up?” I asked. “I’m pretty sure you heard that commotion with Rayquaza as well, and even if there aren’t any problems that need to be taken care of, there’s a chance his presence might have stirred up some interesting things. Even if it hasn’t I wouldn’t mind possibly getting a chance to see one of the more epic Legends that share this planet with us.” Seagem fluttered her wings, looking smug and self-important at my words. Not only would she have a chance to carry me and show off her strength, but I had just praised a Pokemon that shared her exact typing. Yes, it was no reflection of her, but that was how she was.

IC:

Ranger Leo
Trainer Saundra
Location: Outer Heavens

Commencing...

“D’you think we might be able to go higher up?” She asked. “I’m pretty sure you heard that commotion with Rayquaza as well, and even if there aren’t any problems that need to be taken care of, there’s a chance his presence might have stirred up some interesting things. Even if it hasn’t I wouldn’t mind possibly getting a chance to see one of the more epic Legends that share this planet with us.”

"Yeah, sure thing." I said, agreeing to what she was saying. It would indeed be interesting to see if Rayquaza was still there. I would love to see that green beast again. I pulled out a Pokemon and tossed it to the ground. A large, three-headed black dragon emerged. I quickly jumped on his back. "Alright, mount up."

We rose up higher in the sky. I kept my eyes peeled for the mythical Pokemon. I wasn't missing my shot at seeing him, and I knew Jess didn't want to miss it either. Rayquaza was by far my favorite legendary Pokemon, followed closely by Deoxys. I looked over towards Jess. I was about to ask her if she saw anything when I saw the beast behind her. My jaw fell open in amazement. I knew he wouldn't harm us, but we still had to be careful around him.

Skullcruncher, my Hydreigon, began to growl. I quickly quieted him down. I wasn't having him attack Rayquaza. It would be an interesting battle, and I was sure Rayquaza would be up for it, but we had a Trainer with us and I had to put her first. I looked over towards Jess. I knew she was the head and all, but I hoped she scared by this.

Area Effects: Cloudy
Wild Pokemon: Rayquaza
Trainers Pokemon:
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Trainer Stats
Trainer: Saundra Blake
Area: Outer Heavens
Area Effects: None
Encounters: 12

Trainer's Pokemon
Ripper the Serious Male Scizor <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Technician
EMs: TM Substitute ; TM Rest ; TM Roost ; TM Return ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Toxic ; TM Brick Break ; TM Swagger ; TM Sandstorm ; TM Aerial Ace ; TM Protect ; TM U-Turn ; BM Light Screen ; BM Baton Pass


Databyte the Genderless Docile Porygon-Z <Out>
71%
Ability: Download
EMs: TM Protect ; TM Shadow Ball, TM Thunder Wave ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Dark Pulse ; TM Rest ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Hidden Power (Electric) ; TM Psychic


Seagem the Sassy Female Dragonite <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Inner Focus
EMs: HM Surf ; HM Waterfall ; TM Substitute ; TM Earthquake ; TM Rock Slide ; TM Roar ; TM Ice Punch ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Hidden Power (Rock) ; TM Attract ; TM Thunderbolt ; TM Rest ; TM Rain Dance ; MT Draco Meteor

Items: Hyper Ball x6 ; x3 Full Restore
Pokemon Seen: Swablu, Arceus, Aerodactyl, Rayquaza
Pokemon Captured: Aerodactyl, Brave, Male

Saundra Blake


Leo agreed to heading further up, letting out a Hydreigon to ride on. I walked over to Seagem and climbed on the Dragon’s wide back, hugging her sides with my knees and lying flat on my belly to try and cut down on the drag of wind around my body. I then thumped her gently on the side as a signal that I was ready whenever she was. With a mighty heave of her tiny wings, the cream-colored Dragon leapt into the air and gracefully spiraled upward, gaining momentum and altitude with every wing beat.

As we ascended I was given a glorious view of Outer Heaven, as well as the Park itself. Even from this height it sprawled as far as I could see in all directions. Over there, Mt Oktori jutted into the distantly blue skies, while over there the Botanic Garden was laid out like a miniature emerald ocean. The view alone was well worth the price of entering the Park, a price I’d pay just to be able to come and see the world from this point of view every so often.

Higher we went, and it seemed like it was going to be a somewhat anticlimactic journey to the next level up. Just as that thought crossed my mind, Leo glanced over at me and opened his mouth to speak before freezing cold. I blinked once at the sudden change in his demeanor, then slowly twisted my head around to see a hulking green creature hovering motionlessly in the air behind me. Seagem, perhaps sensing my sudden tension or maybe catching the other’s scent on the wind, craned her head back and let out a trill when she spotted the Legend.

I had encountered a Legend or two before in the Park. Heck, I’d seen the face of Arcues not even an hour ago. But this was more exhilarating than any other encounter with a Legend I’d had in my life. There’s one thing to come across a creature powerful enough to be a deity of kind when on solid land; to be face-to-face with one in the air, with nothing solid around you, was a completely different experience. Adrenaline started to roar through my veins, causing a somewhat dizzying combination of fear, excitement, and pure wonder.

I heard Leo saying something to his Hydreigon as Seagem turned, facing Rayquaza and simply staring at him. I couldn’t hear exactly what my Ranger was telling his mount, but I know how rowdy a Hydreigon could be. My girl Demo (short for Demolition) could be extremely feisty when the mood took her, though she was normally pretty laid-back.

“Rayquaza…” I mumbled under my breath, and in response, Seagem abruptly pumped her wings and shot higher into the air. Knowing what was coming I tightened my grip as the Dragonite suddenly arched her back and dropped like dead weight. She fell for a few seconds, then went into a spin as she twisted and rose back into the air. After about twenty feet she flipped backwards, going into a backward somersault that lasted for three flips before coming to a stop, flicking her anteanne at Rayquaza and making a sort of “hmph” noise. I snickered a bit; even though I felt a bit queasy from her antics, I couldn’t help but by hopelessly amused with Seagem and her posturing. I loved the silly thing with all my heart, but there was no way she was more agile or graceful than Rayquaza. I just hoped the larger Dragon wouldn’t take her challenge too seriously and show her up. Being as Sassy as she was, Seagem would take the snub personally and do anything in her power to humiliate those who stole the spotlight from her.

Yes, even if those others turned out to be gargantuan Legendary Dragons that could swallow her and her rider in one bite without a second thought.

IC:

Ranger Leo
Trainer Saundra
Location: Outer Heavens

Commencing...

Rayquaza let out a small laugh at Dragonite wanting to challenge him and flew away. Rayquaza would never challenge someone weaker than himself. I was glad too, because Dragonite didn't stand a chance against this beast. I let out a sign and looked around. There was a small flash up above us and a anceint looking bird Pokemon came flying down. It looked pretty amamzing as the suns rays bounced off of its colorful body.

It was a Sigilyph. I had seen a few before, but these Pokeomn were quite rare outside of the park since they liked to live in secluded areas. I wasn't quite sure if Saundra would want this Pokemon, but if she was going to battle it, you'd have to land somewhere unless she had another flying type. I could have checked her file, but I'd just rather wait and see what she'd do.

"Do you want to battle this Pokemon?" I asked.

Area Effects: Cloudy
Wild Pokemon: Sigilyph
Trainers Pokemon:
Characters remaining until capture:

Trainer Stats
Trainer: Saundra Blake
Area: Outer Heavens
Area Effects: None
Encounters: 11

Trainer's Pokemon
Ripper the Serious Male Scizor <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Technician
EMs: TM Substitute ; TM Rest ; TM Roost ; TM Return ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Toxic ; TM Brick Break ; TM Swagger ; TM Sandstorm ; TM Aerial Ace ; TM Protect ; TM U-Turn ; BM Light Screen ; BM Baton Pass


Databyte the Genderless Docile Porygon-Z <Out>
71%
Ability: Download
EMs: TM Protect ; TM Shadow Ball, TM Thunder Wave ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Dark Pulse ; TM Rest ; TM Sleep Talk ; TM Hidden Power (Electric) ; TM Psychic


Seagem the Sassy Female Dragonite <In Ball>
100%
Ability: Inner Focus
EMs: HM Surf ; HM Waterfall ; TM Substitute ; TM Earthquake ; TM Rock Slide ; TM Roar ; TM Ice Punch ; TM Ice Beam ; TM Hidden Power (Rock) ; TM Attract ; TM Thunderbolt ; TM Rest ; TM Rain Dance ; MT Draco Meteor

Items: Hyper Ball x6 ; x3 Full Restore
Pokemon Seen: Swablu, Arceus, Aerodactyl, Rayquaza
Pokemon Captured: Aerodactyl, Brave, Male

OOC: Male pl0x :D.

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IC: Saundra Blake

Seagem gave a huffy little snort when Rayquaza chuckled and flew off; though I knew she was miffed, I was glad the larger Dragon had decided not to play Seagem’s game. I could feel the Dragon tensing her muscles to fly after the Legend, but I didn’t feel like getting dragged into a battle that might end up with me hitting the ground beneath at a hundred or so miles per hour. I thumped her back gently to get her attention, keeping my voice light but firm. A Pokemon of her personality could be hard to handle if not dealt with carefully, as they easily felt slighted.

“C’mon Seagem, don’t let Rayquaza bother you. You heard the commotion earlier, right? I’m sure whatever he was doing up here was pretty intense and he probably just wants to go rest. Anyways, wouldn’t you rather meet more new friends than mess around with a big stuffy Dragon who probably doesn’t know elegance when he sees it?” The subtle praise instantly distracted Seagem, who wiggled her antenna and made a self-important sighing noise. She then flicked her tail in a dismissive gesture and turned, obviously not wanting to waste time worrying about someone who couldn’t appreciate her beauty and style. I chuckled to myself, patting Seagem’s neck and giving her a bit more praise.

At that moment, though, a sort of brief glimmer winked in the very outskirts of my peripheral vision. Frowning, I glanced up in time to see an oddly-shaped creature flying down towards us. It was a Bird Pokemon, with brilliantly-colored feathers and two eyes in the very center of its body. A horn jutted from the top of its body, and in the middle of this was a third eye. Looking like a hieroglyphic brought to life, the Sigilyph was soon only a few feet above us. I blinked at it, momentarily dazzled by the light that kept glinting off its feathers. When I heard Leo ask if I wanted to battle it, I glanced over at him and gave a brief smile.

“I think that would be a good idea.” I then patted Seagem’s side, pointing to the platform only a couple of yards away from us. “Go ahead and land us, Seagem, and we’ll see what we can accomplish.” Seagem nodded once and flew to the platform, reaching it in a few seconds. I slid off the Dragon’s back and turned, facing the Sigilyph and formulating various plans of attack. Finally I decided that a good ol’ status condition was always the best start to a battle, and I knew a good one for us to start with.

“All right Seagem, you’re already out so you’re the one to go for it!” I told her. The Dragonite trilled loudly, more than ready and willing to finally have a chance at showing off her skills. “Start with a Lovely Thunder and we’ll take it from there!” Seagem let out a loud cry and spun in a tight circle, then shot off towards Sigilyph. I smiled as she flew off; with Databyte, our codes were simply to keep the foe confused and off-guard. With Seagem, the codes were there because they made her attacks and combos sound more flamboyant than they usually did. And if it there was one thing Seagem liked, it was flamboyance. Over-the-top, outrageous flamboyance.

As she reached Sigilyph, Seagem slowed her approach and began to dive and dip, making soft murring noises as she drew closer to her opponent. She would occasionally draw close enough to almost brush against the other, but never actually made contact. As she wooed the ancient bird, she subtly rubbed her antennae together to create a weak electrical pulse. Once Sigilyph had let his guard down, Seagem would caress him with those serpentine feelers, passing the electrical current into the other’s body to paralyze him. This combination of Attract and Thunder Wave worked like a charm most of the time, though only when Seagem was battling male Pokemon.