- "Oh! You found it!" Noel remarked, eyeing the Lillipup a moment as it took up for battle. Wilbur’s nose twitched as he followed suit though, looking ready to do some battling of his own. Wow, that was good to see. Immediately the white-haired lad went about fishing out his pokedex again for help to guide Wilbur but the Tepig didn’t bother to wait.
Before Noel could even issue a command he lunged forward and caught the Lillipup off guard, ramming his head full force into the poor creature and in a single blow, knocked it out.
"Oh!" Noel gasped, hand flying up to cover his mouth. That wasn’t what he was expecting at all and now… he felt bad. The poor Lillipup was out cold and whimpering from the attack. "Oh no… Wilbur!" He scolded as the Tepig trotted back over only to be greeted with a confused look. The lad dug around in his bag to find a pokeball, considering a moment before chucking it out in the direction of the puppy pokemon. He squinted against the flash of light that appeared as the Lillipup’s form disappeared into a flash of light in the pokeball, watching it wiggle once, then twice and finally a third time before the ding chimed indicating that the capture had been successful.
Ability Own Tempo: The Pokémon cannot be Confused while having this ability.
Attacks NRM | PHY || Scratch:40 DMG. NRM | OTH || Leer:Lower targets physical defense one stage. NRM | PHY || Covet:60 DMG; Steals targets hold item (Item is returned at the end of the battle). PSY | SPC || Confusion:50 DMG; 4/10 Chance to cause confusion.
Ability Flower Gift: When the weather is Intense Sunlight, Flower Gift increases all allied Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense stats by two stages (including the Pokémon with Flower Gift).
Attacks GRS | PHY || Seed Bomb:80 DMG. NRM | OTH || Morning Sun: Recovers half max Hp. Restore full hp in Sunny Day. Can only be use 5 times in battle. NRM | OTH || Growth:Raise user's physical & special attack one stage. NRM | PHY || Tackle:50 DMG.
XXQuest Item - Heart Scale: 1 / 10 XXArea Specific Item - : -- / -- XXWild Pokémon Encounters: 8 / -- XXTrainer Encounters: 11 / 15 XXTraveling Post: 3 / 3 XXXXXXXX↘Moving to: Accumula Town ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛
- Noel gave a sigh of relief, patting a hand against his chest before walking over and retrieving the pokeball. He eyed it with a frown; he really felt bad for the Lillipup. Wilbur hadn’t been friendly with his attack, it was evident with how quickly the pokemon had gone down. He’d have to get it healed up quickly as compensation, though it was a little early to be running back into Professor Juniper’s lab over something like this.
With a huff he placed the ball on his belt. He’d definitely get it done in the next town; there was a pokemon center there after all. "Well… you definitely showed that you’re strong." The trainer remarked with a bit of a frown. Wilbur stared up and twitched his nose, giving another little oink in reply. Honestly, Noel couldn’t hold it against the Tepig. He had brought up the concern about strength and Wilbur had not disappointed.
"Which means we should move on. So that you’ve got tougher opponents to fight." And so the weaker pokemon in the area didn’t suffer from instant KO’s. With grunts of agreement he turned and made his way from the grass back onto the pathway. If he recalled correctly, the first gym was in Striaton City. If he followed this path he’d be heading towards Accumula Town, which was just long the way. Perfect! Hopefully, they’d get some training in along the way.
"Alright all, let’s go!" Noel ushered with a grin, proceeding to lead the way with Algernon close at his heels and Wilbur trailing just a few steps behind. -
Ability Own Tempo: The Pokémon cannot be Confused while having this ability.
Attacks NRM | PHY || Scratch:40 DMG. NRM | OTH || Leer:Lower targets physical defense one stage. NRM | PHY || Covet:60 DMG; Steals targets hold item (Item is returned at the end of the battle). PSY | SPC || Confusion:50 DMG; 4/10 Chance to cause confusion.
Ability Flower Gift: When the weather is Intense Sunlight, Flower Gift increases all allied Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense stats by two stages (including the Pokémon with Flower Gift).
Attacks GRS | PHY || Seed Bomb:80 DMG. NRM | OTH || Morning Sun: Recovers half max Hp. Restore full hp in Sunny Day. Can only be use 5 times in battle. NRM | OTH || Growth:Raise user's physical & special attack one stage. NRM | PHY || Tackle:50 DMG.
──SHAWNCHEFLEY── Profile ♦ Pokédex ♦ No, I'm not lost! I'm inNuvema Town! ♦ Hopefullysomeone can help me around! ♦ Out of ball:
▄▄▄ Post Count ▄▄▄ On the road to...: Accumula Town - 1/3 What is THAT!?: 5/3 Challenge accepted!: 5/15 There's something near!: 0/x I could use something like this!: Heart Scale - 5/10 ══════════════════════════════════════════
Shawn stepped out of the professor's lab with a large smile and a box in his arms. Wasting no time, he dropped to his knees and opened the box, curious as to what hid inside. "Let's see... We have... several Pokéballs and... several Potions! Nice!" The fresh trainer fastened a few of the extra Pokéballs to his belt, then emptied the rest of the contents into his bag. Before he zipped it up, he noticed a faint glow. As he reached inside, the young man found the Pokédex he also received. "Oops! Don't wanna leave that in there..." He opened it up and stared at it for a while, a bit overwhelmed with all of its functions. Though he figured the best way to figure it out would be to employ some trial and error. And what better way to do that than...
"Come on out, Oshawott!" called out an excited Shawn as he tossed a Pokéball into the air. The ball opened, and from a beam of energy a small otter-like Pokémon appeared on the ground in front of its new trainer. The water type didn’t take too well to his new surroundings, nor his owner. But being out in the open, he had nowhere else to hide but behind Shawn’s bag. ”Hey now, I’m not gonna hurt you!” Shawn reassured. The Oshawott peaked out from behind the stranger’s bag, still a bit apprehensive. ”Aww. Shy little guy, aren’t ya? Well, that’s alright. Whenever you’re ready, you can come here,” said the rookie trainer calmly, as he sat on the ground.
”Osha?” Now the Oshawott was rather curious. This person seemed nice enough, he thought, so he slowly waddled toward the dark-skinned teen.
”Hi there! You’re a cute li’l guy!” Shawn greeted. ”Now, what should I name you…” The little blue starter Pokémon cocked his head sideways, intrigued by his new trainer's behavior. "Ah! I got it!" the young man exclaimed. "How do you like the name Pascal?"
"O-Osha! Oshawott!" the Pokémon called out cheerfully. That was exactly the kind of reception Shawn had hoped for. Now that he named his first companion, he decided it was time to actually get moving. The dark-skinned teen stood up and headed off in the direction of Accumula Town, Pascal in tow.
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Pascal the male Oshawott. Lv. 5. Bashful. Likes to thrash about. Met at Lv. 5 in Nuvema Town. HP: 50/50 Exp: 1/15 FP: 0/5 (1/10) Ability: Torrent - When HP is below 1/3rd, Water type attacks will do x1.5 damage. Item: None Tackle 40 damage. Makes contact. Tail Whip Lower targets physical defense one stage. Hits multiple targets. -- -- ═══════════════════════════ Inactive
──SHAWNCHEFLEY── Profile ♦ Pokédex ♦ No, I'm not lost! I'm inNuvema Town! ♦ Hopefullysomeone can help me around! ♦ Out of ball:
▄▄▄ Post Count ▄▄▄ On the road to...: Accumula Town - 2/3 What is THAT!?: 6/3 Challenge accepted!: 6/15 There's something near!: 0/x I could use something like this!: Heart Scale - 6/10 ══════════════════════════════════════════
Next order of business for Shawn was actually finding his way out of Nuvema Town in the direction of Accumula Town. He retrieved from his bag a map of the town which he found at the subway station and studied it closely. Being that Nuvema Town was situated on the coast, the only way out by land was through a small forest to the north. Accumula Town awaited on the other side. Fortunately Professor Juniper's lab was located on the northern outskirts of the town, so it wouldn't be long before Shawn and Pascal entered the forest.
"Alright! We've got a heading! Let's head on out, Pascal!" the new trainer exclaimed. The small, blue otter let out a cry almost matching Shawn's in excitement and gave the young man an endearing grin. "That's the spirit! Now..." he mused as he surveyed the route ahead. The forest was coming up and within were plenty of places for Pokémon to hide. "I wonder what new Pokémon we'll find... And," Shawn paused, turning to Pascal. "I also wonder how you'll fare in a battle! Think you're up for it?"
"Oshaaaa!" the otter cried out, with determination. Shawn couldn't help but chuckle. He was certainly glad his new partner seemed eager to battle. The Oshawott's first impression worried Shawn; the Pokémon seemed very timid at first. Of course, this whole thing was probably as new to Pascal as it was to his trainer. As the two entered the forest, Shawn knew it was only a matter of time before he found out how capable his starter was.
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Pascal the male Oshawott. Lv. 5. Bashful. Likes to thrash about. Met at Lv. 5 in Nuvema Town. HP: 50/50 Exp: 2/15 FP: 0/5 (2/10) Ability: Torrent - When HP is below 1/3rd, Water type attacks will do x1.5 damage. Item: None Tackle 40 damage. Makes contact. Tail Whip Lower targets physical defense one stage. Hits multiple targets. -- -- ═══════════════════════════ Inactive
──SHAWNCHEFLEY── Profile ♦ Pokédex ♦ No, I'm not lost! I'm inNuvema Town! ♦ Hopefullysomeone can help me around! ♦ Out of ball: ▄▄▄ Post Count ▄▄▄ On the road to...: Accumula Town - 3/3 [Now entering] What is THAT!?: 7/3 - 3/3 = 4/3 Challenge accepted!: 7/15 There's something near!: x/y I could use something like this!: Heart Scale - 7/10 ══════════════════════════════════════════
Nuvema Town and Accumula Town were separated by a fairly lightly-wooded forest with an almost straight path going through. Shawn knew that it wouldn't be much longer before he reached the next town over but he decided to take a minor detail to search for new Pokémon. Many of the Pokémon here could not be found in the Sinnoh region, or so he heard. As daunting a task as it was, Shawn wanted to catch at least a majority of what Unova had to offer. As he wandered off the main road with Pascal, he wondered just what he might encounter first. Whatever it was, no matter what it was, he was determined to catch it. Well, unless it was a Bug type. He'd rather that not be the first thing he encountered. It wasn't that he considered Bug types weak or anything, it's just that Shawn wasn't too keen of them. He wouldn't admit it to anyone, but he had a fear of bugs. His home of Snowpoint City in Sinnoh was too cold to support Bug types, however, so his fear seemed quite irrational. "Ugh, why am I even thinking about those things?" the young trainer thought. "I'm sure there are plenty of other Pokémon in this region!"
"s**t..." Shawn muttered, catching the attention of his companion. The little blue otter cocked his head to one side and gave his trainer a rather inquisitive look. "Oh, it's nothing, Pascal," to which the dark-skinned teen replied. "It's just that... This region is full of unfamiliar Pokémon. I know some will be obvious to type, like you or a Snivy or Tepig, but what about the rest? It's gonna take a lot of time, and a lot of trial and error trying to figure things out." The newbie trainer sighed. It was certainly true that he'd struggle at first, but most trainers do. He just hoped his inexperience wouldn't cost him any battles.
The duo continued off the beaten path in their search for a new companion. They would not have to wait for much longer, however. Several hundred feet ahead a sound of rustling leaves could be heard, though only to the more observant of the two. Without any notice, Pascal took off in the direction of the rustling, leaving Shawn in the dust.
"Wait, Pascal! Where are you going!?" a frantic Shawn called out, giving chase to his Pokémon. The Oshawott was more agile and had no problem navigating the forest floor, whereas his trainer had to proceed with caution to avoid tripping over vegetation. With this advantage the small otter was beyond Shawn's line of sight within a couple seconds. "Pascal, come back here!" the young man called out, but to no avail. Shawn stopped, and the forest grew quiet. As he looked around, he saw no sign of his Oshawott and hadn't the slightest idea where the creature went from his position.
"WOTT!" An unmistakable cry echoed through the forest. From what Shawn could tell it originated not too far ahead of him. As he grew closer, more familiar sounds could be heard. "Osha! Osha! Osha!" The dark-skinned teen cut through a dense cluster of shrubs and stepped into an open field only to find... "OSHAAAA!" cried out Pascal, excitedly. At the little otter's feet lay what appeared to be some kind of dog Pokémon.
"So is this what you led me on a wild goose chase for?" Shawn said in jest. He was relieved to find his Pokémon safe, but hoped this wouldn't become a regular occurrence. "Good job finding... Whatever this Pokémon is, but I don't want you running off every time you hear something! What if you run into a Pokémon a lot stronger than you, huh?" The Oshawott took the brunt of this scolding quite well, offering nothing more than a nervous smile. "Oh well, let's find out what this is anyway." Shawn said as he pulled out his Pokédex.
"Lillipup, the Puppy Pokémon. It faces strong opponents with great courage. But, when at a disadvantage in a fight, this intelligent Pokémon flees."
"A Lillipup, huh? Hey, Pascal, hopefully you can take some advice from this Pokédex entry, huh?" Shawn teased, much to the chagrin of his partner. "Well, you knocked it out cold. No doubt about your strength, huh?" With nothing more to be done, Shawn retrieved a Pokéball from his belt. The incapacitated Lillipup was captured without issue. "I don't have any revives on me, so we're just gonna have to wait until we reach the next town before we can meet our new partner, alright?" With that, the two fell back to the main road and continued on their way to Accumula Town.
Female. Lv. 2 Gentle. Somewhat vain. Met at Lv. 2 in Nuvema Town HP: 0/20 Ability: Pickup - If a pokemon with this ability is in your active party, the post count for item bumps is reduced by 10. This reduction does not affect items that are already 10 posts to obtain, and having multiple pokemon with Pickup in the active party does not decrease the number of posts for an item more than 10. Item: None Leer Lower targets physical defense one stage. Hits multiple targets. Tackle 40 damage. Makes contact. -- --
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Pascal the male Oshawott. Lv. 5. Bashful. Likes to thrash about. Met at Lv. 5 in Nuvema Town. HP: 50/50 Exp: 5/15 FP: 0/5 (3/10) Ability: Torrent - When HP is below 1/3rd, Water type attacks will do x1.5 damage. Item: None Tackle 40 damage. Makes contact. Tail Whip Lower targets physical defense one stage. Hits multiple targets. -- -- ═══════════════════════════ Inactive
Although Nuvema Town hadn't changed since he had stepped into Professor Juniper's lab, it seemed transformed to Adrian as the lab's door closed behind him. Every breeze ruffling the leaves of trees and/or bushes could be a wild pokemon. The thrill shot through Adrian as he observed the “new” world around him. So this was the life of a trainer? Oh, he could get use to this. And from the wild hopping and excited cries coming from Creed, who was perched on his shoulder, Adrian was not the only one to feel this way.
“Sni Snivy Snivy!” Creed exclaimed as he bounded around Adrian's shoulders and head, pointing at anything that caught his fancy.
“That's right,” Adrian said with a chuckle, “This is technically your first time out here, isn't it? Alright, let's wander around for a bit.” Pulling out his MP3 player, Adrian took one of the ear buds and put it in his ear while he allowed the other one to hang freely about his neck so Creed could hear the music too. At first Creed was perplexed by the device until music began pulsing from the ear bud. With a happy chirp, Creed began swaying in time to the rhythm.
“I'm liking your style, Creed,” Adrian laughed softly as he started walking to the beat, allowing his feet to pick a direction. After a few hours and many songs later, Adrian found himself standing on the outskirts of the town. Pushing pause on his music and plucking the ear bud from his ear, Adrian stared about a little perplexed. Nothing looked familiar but then again nothing really would. He had only visited Nuvema Town once and that was when he was in school.
“Sni?” Creed said inquisitively.
“We're not lost,” Adrian responded calmly, guessing what Creed had asked. “Well, not completely. Hmm...” Glancing around, Adrian smiled when he spotted the fade sign of a quaint coffee shop. A small brick dwelling standing stoically between two newer style buildings, the coffee shop was rather picturesque with a freshly painted fence and a cobble-stone patio adorned with tables for patrons to enjoy their drinks in the Unova sun. As Adrian drew near, he was greeted with a wave from the patio's sole customer, an elderly man with a warm smile.
“Hello young man,” the gentleman called. “Enjoying your visit to our town?”
Adrian couldn't help but laugh as he walked up to the man's table. “It is indeed a lovely town, my good sir, but is it that obvious I am a tourist?”
“I'm afraid so. You see, locals usually don't look about in confusion when they come out this far. That is a dead giveaway.”
“And here I thought I was blending in so well,” Adrian grinned. “Could you please help me? I decided to go for a walk with my companion here and I've wandered a bit too far from familiar settings.”
The elderly man smiled at Creed who waved from his perch on Adrian's head. “I assume you're looking for a way back to the main square? You're going to want to head east...” After a list of directions later, Adrian thanked the gentleman and was about to move away when the man held up a hand. “Hold on a moment, son. For your safety, be sure to be extra careful when going through the alleys. There have been stories of a Pikachu in the area that is renown for attacking people. Although if it is the one I'm thinking of, it has a good reason to,” the old man said under his breath.
“I see,” Adrian said as he turned toward the direction he needed to travel. “I'll be sure to be careful. Thank you so much, Mr...”
“Simmons, my boy. Just call me Simmons. I've never been one for formalities.”
“Very well, Simmons. Thank you again.” Adrian gave Simmons a warm smile and a farewell wave before heading off down the road.
A few minutes later, Adrian approached the series of alleys he would have to walk through in order to reach the heart of the town. Taking a breath and giving Creed a reassuring pat, Adrian squared his shoulders and walked calmly into the alley. Moving swiftly, he cut along the bending path with no trouble. However, the crackling sound of electricity after he rounded a blind corner was Adrian's only warning that he was no longer alone.
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 2/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
x1 Quick Claw: When held by a pokemon, each round the holder has a 1/3 chance of automatically moving first.
x3 Heart Scales: Heart Scales are used to recover a forgotten move by a Pokemon or to teach Move Tutor moves to your Pokemon.
x1 Spiked Eggnogg: When used on a pokemon, Roll an even sided die, evens the pokemon will fight with incurable confusion, odds the pokemon will fall asleep and be unable to attack for three turns. In return the Pokemon's speed is boosted 1 stage, special and physical defense are increased by 2 stages, and they receive x1.5 exp. Notes: This item's confusion and sleep side effects ignore abilities such as own tempo, insomnia, comatose, and early bird that would otherwise prevent these status afflictions from occurring or being altered in any way. Moves that would normally be usable during sleep such as snore and sleep talk will not be usable during the three turns of sleeping caused by this item
x2 Crystal Shard: A crystal fragment that when consumed by a pokemon, makes that pokemon shiny
x1 VS Seeker: Cut the number of posts required for a NPC battle in half rounded down for 7 days. Notes: Consumed after use
x5 Enigma Berries: Being hit by a super effective special attack will restore 1/6th of the holder's max HP Contests: +4 Cool +1 Beauty
x3 Shuca Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Ground attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +1 Cute
x2 Charti Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Rock attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +2 Beauty
x5 Liechi Berries: Raises Attack by one stage when HP falls below 25% Contests: +3 Cool +1 Beauty +3 Cute
“s**t!” was all Adrian could say as he dove to the ground, just narrowly avoiding the lightning bolt that went streaking overhead. The bolt arced between the metal dumpsters and garbage cans in the alley causing the darkened avenue to brighten for a moment. Shadows danced on the walls as Adrian cast a quick look over his shoulder. Although the narrow passageway was vacant except for them, he knew that their stalker lingered somewhere close. A flash of yellow streaking between balconies above answered his question well before a series of sparks began to issue from the shadows, hinting at another lightning volley. Glancing down, Adrian was pleased to see that he had been able to pull Creed underneath him before he hit the deck. Although the Snivy was a little shaken by the quick turn of events, he was unharmed.
“You alright, Creed?”
“Snivy!” Creed responded as the shock drained from his eyes and he met Adrian's gaze with a look of determination and rage. How dare this pokemon attack him and his trainer? And from the shadows no less! “Sni!”
“No,” Adrian said as he grabbed Creed before he could escape. “This isn't going to be a typical fight. Remember what Simmons said? This Pikachu is-” A crack of lightning interrupted Adrian as he scooped up Creed, rolled to the side, and up onto his feet. The blackened mark scorched into the ground where he had been laying only moments before confirmed his suspensions. Whirling on his heel, Adrian took off down the alley, listening intently for the next attack. “This Pikachu is gunning for humans. Which means we can't engage him in a normal battle. He'll avoid you and target me.”
“Sni! Snivy!” Creed cried, struggling to get free from Adrian's grip. He couldn't just sit by while his trainer was attacked.
“No, we're not just going to run away. I may not be a ranger or anything like that, but this pokemon is endangering a lot of things, itself included. Besides, I hate being targeted for something I didn't do.” A resolute smirk spread across Adrian's lips as his dove behind a wooden crate just as another bolt came arcing down the alley. “I have a plan, but I need you to trust my decisions, Creed. This isn't exactly the prime opportunity for us to form a trust bond but it is necessary. I need you to take my bag and double back down the alley. I have electronics in there as well as a bottle of bourbon and I would rather not carry something that could explode. I'll continue running ahead, drawing the Pikachu with me. Once you're behind our assailant, stash my bag somewhere nearby and sneak up on him. Can you do this for me?”
Creed nodded, his staunch expression filling Adrian with pride. His Creed was proving to be both courageous and resilient. Now it was time to see how resourceful and cunning he could be. “Pikachu has the high ground. So stick to the shadows and close to the walls. His focus should solely be on me but one can never know for sure.” Shrugging off his bag his shoulder, Adrian empty out his pockets into the pack before handing it to Creed just as more electricity began to crackle in the air. A thundering blast accompanied a barrage of splinters as the wooden crate took a direct hit, exploding from the force of the bolt. Using his coat to shield his face and Creed, Adrian nudged his pokemon to action as he jumped to his own feet.
“Still here. Your aim needs major improvement,” Adrian taunted, keeping his gaze on the silhouette above him while, out of the corner of his eye, he watched Creed dash back down the way they had come. The green blur went completely unnoticed by the Pikachu as it let loose an enraged cry before launching another charge towards Adrian. Grasping behind him, Adrian ripped the metal lid off of a trash can and threw it like a Frisbee towards the bolt before whirling about to sprint off down the alley. A grin crossed Adrian's face as he heard a frustrated cry come from Pikachu, telling him that his impromptu weapon had absorbed the hit successfully.
Racing around yet another corner, Adrian sighed with relief as he stepped into a small but thankfully vacant park. Dodging around the benches and giving the playground a wide berth, Adrian searched for a possible place to hide. He had to buy Creed some time so that his partner could catch back up to them. The bushes and hedges would provide little cover for someone of Adrian's height so he chose to crouch behind one of the trees adorning the tiny plaza.
Electricity snapping off of the metal slide of the playground announced Pikachu's arrival. Since there were no balconies skirting the park, Pikachu would be forced to abandon its perch. Peeking out around the tree, Adrian spied the pokemon jumping up on top of the monkey bars. He also spotted the welcomed sight of Creed slipping silently into the park and under one benches near their enemy. However, Creed's steps must not have been so perfect because Pikachu's ears perked and the electric menace turned towards Creed's hiding spot.
“Hey, you electric rat!” Adrian shouted as he leapt out from his cover. “I'm right here. Care to fail again at trying to hit me?” As Pikachu spun about to face Adrian, fury sparked wildly in its eyes. “Although you must be use to it by now. You know? Failing,” Adrian yelled as Creed raced from his hiding spot. Pikachu's wrathful cry brought Adrian's attention fully back to the pokemon just in time to avoid another barrage of lightning by diving to the ground.
Jumping back to his feet, Adrian noted that the air around Pikachu flickered violently as lightning began to arc around the pokemon. Apparently Adrian must of have struck a nerve because it was clear Pikachu was going to try a more devastating attack. Hate-filled eyes never wavering from Adrian as it continued to charge its attack, Pikachu never noticed Creed until the grass pokemon slammed into it's side, causing Pikachu to topple off the monkey bars. However, before the pokemon could crash into the ground, Pikachu finished generating a orb of electricity around itself and, with a mighty cry, launch itself at Adrian at a reckless speed.
The lightning encasing Pikachu radiated waves of heat as the pokemon shot towards Adrian. Grass sizzled into ash in the trail of its attack, vaporized from existence. The world slowed as the ball barreled toward Adrian, even Creed's warning cry was muted to almost nothing. With seconds only to respond, Adrian was grateful to his reflexes and ballroom training. Planting one foot, he pivoted into a spin that allowed Pikachu to shoot past him and into a small tree. A deafening blast rocked the park and all but knocked Adrian off his feet as the tree exploded. Twigs and leaves rained down as silence descended upon the park
Righting himself, Adrian was almost knocked over again when Creed slammed into his back with a happy shout. “Whoa,” Adrian chuckled as Creed scampered around his back, searching for any injuries. “I'm fine, Creed. I just managed to avoid it, thanks to you distracting Pikachu. You did a fantastic job.” After embracing Creed in a well deserved hug and asking him to go retrieve the pack, Adrian glanced over to what was left of the tree. Smoke drifted from the charred remains. Adrian could only guess what that attack would have done to him. It was not a pleasant thought. For whatever reason, that Pikachu had been determined to end him. Its resolved was evident when the smoke cleared and its still form was revealed, crumpled at the stump of the tree.
“Snivy?” Creed asked as he return with the bag in tow. He too glanced over at Pikachu before cautiously approaching the fallen pokemon.
“Leave him be, Creed,” Adrian instructed as he inspected his pack. Once he was sure everything was accounted for, he swung the bag up onto his shoulder before turning back toward the park's exit. “Let's go. I doubt he will be bothering anyone again. It's a shame things had to end like this though.”
Creed's surprised chirp brought Adrian wheeling about, prepared to dash in to grab his pokemon. Bouncing next to the Pikachu, Creed gestured wildly at the electric pokemon. Something was clearly happening to their fallen foe. Moving carefully, Adrian slid up to the Pikachu and laid a gentle hand on the pokemon's chest. Although its breathing was shallow, the strong pulse of Pikachu's heart could be clearly felt underneath his palm.
“Ah, so he'll survive. That's good. But we should still leave him here,” Adrian muttered as he stood. “Maybe now that he has been defeated, he'll leave the town. Either way, he isn't my responsibility.”
Turning to go, Adrian was brought up short when Creed dashed in front of him. The glare Creed laid on him was scathing, as if his partner was calling Adrian a crueler creature than Pikachu ever was. “Snivy Sni Sni!” Creed stated, pointing back towards Pikachu and motioning how badly injured it was. If left alone, it would have no way of defending itself against anything else that might come along. Adrian was about to argue but the glower in Creed's eyes silenced him. It would do him no good to enrage his pokemon when they just started working together.
“Fine,” Adrian said before he turned back to Pikachu. “But we can't carry him to the pokecenter like this. It would be bad if he woke up and tried to attack us or someone else again.” With a sigh, he reached into one of his bag's pockets and produced a pokeball. Staring at the ball, Adrian could feel its weight. He hated the idea of taking the pokemon without its permission but in this and other situations he was sure that he would not have the opportunity to ask. Besides, he could always break the ball or release Pikachu if that is what it would want.
Resolve in place, Adrian tossed the ball at Pikachu's prone body. In a flash, the pokemon vanished and a red light glimmered from the ball. After three shakes, a click resounded in the empty park as the light faded and the ball became still. Gently picking up the ball, Adrian attached it to his belt before turning back to Creed. “Alright. Let's get him to a pokecenter.”
Creed nodded, a happy smile shinning on his face as he quickly scaled Adrian's body and found his comfy perch on Adrian's shoulder. Returning Creed's smile, Adrian turned out of the park and continued on his way towards the center of town.
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 3/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 1/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
x1 Quick Claw: When held by a pokemon, each round the holder has a 1/3 chance of automatically moving first.
x3 Heart Scales: Heart Scales are used to recover a forgotten move by a Pokemon or to teach Move Tutor moves to your Pokemon.
x1 Spiked Eggnogg: When used on a pokemon, Roll an even sided die, evens the pokemon will fight with incurable confusion, odds the pokemon will fall asleep and be unable to attack for three turns. In return the Pokemon's speed is boosted 1 stage, special and physical defense are increased by 2 stages, and they receive x1.5 exp. Notes: This item's confusion and sleep side effects ignore abilities such as own tempo, insomnia, comatose, and early bird that would otherwise prevent these status afflictions from occurring or being altered in any way. Moves that would normally be usable during sleep such as snore and sleep talk will not be usable during the three turns of sleeping caused by this item
x2 Crystal Shard: A crystal fragment that when consumed by a pokemon, makes that pokemon shiny
x1 VS Seeker: Cut the number of posts required for a NPC battle in half rounded down for 7 days. Notes: Consumed after use
x5 Enigma Berries: Being hit by a super effective special attack will restore 1/6th of the holder's max HP Contests: +4 Cool +1 Beauty
x3 Shuca Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Ground attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +1 Cute
x2 Charti Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Rock attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +2 Beauty
x5 Liechi Berries: Raises Attack by one stage when HP falls below 25% Contests: +3 Cool +1 Beauty +3 Cute
TM: Substitute
x3 Ice type TMs
Miscellaneous items
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:20 am
Vigilia
Naseku
Quoting for proximity, and in case you're interested in any interactions~ ovo
1/3 Movement | 8/- Pokemon Encounter | 8/15 Trainer NPC | Item Bumps: 8/10 Beast Ball | Need to Claim: N/A | Wishlist: Big Mushroom x7, Heart Scale x8, TM Rock Slide, TM Shadow Ball, TM Blizzard, TM Earthquake x2, TM Sandstorm x2, TM Flash Cannon, TM Stone Edge x2, TM Swagger, TM Sunny Day, TM Fire Blast, TM Solarbeam, Heat Rock, Smooth Rock, Thick Club, Expert Belt x4
Team OOB:
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ T E A M ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
⇨xxN A M E: Isolde - Lucario T Y P E: L E V E L: 20 G E N D E R: ♀ N A T U R E: Bold - Daring, loyal, courageous, dedicated, and steadfast A B I L I T Y: Adaptability - If this Pokémon uses an attack that has the same type as it, then the move's power does x1.5 base damage H O L D I N G: Lucarionite: Mega Evolves Lucario: Atk x1.3, Sp.Atk x1.2, Speed x1.1 A T T A C K S: Focus Blast - 120: 1/2 chance of lowering targets special defense one stage Quick Attack - 40: Makes Contact (Priority +1) Earthquake - 100: Deals double damage to pokemon using Dig and dive. Deals half damage if Grassy Terrain is in effect, hits multiple targets Metal Claw - 50: 1/2 chance of raising user's physical attack one stage, Makes Contact
200/200 HP | Status: None | 8/15 EXP | Next Move; Lv 29 Bone Rush | Dream Moveset: Iron Tail (H Scale), Zen Headbutt (H Scale)
⇨xxN A M E: Galahad - Aggron T Y P E: L E V E L: 5 G E N D E R: ♂ N A T U R E: Adamant - A bit of a gruff old geyser, set in his opinions and ways, but with a soft heart. Very tsundere. A B I L I T Y: Filter - If the opponent attacks this Pokémon with an attack that does x2 damage, it will do do x1.5 damage, likewise damage of x4 will do x3 damage H O L D I N G: Aggronite: Mega Evolves Aggron: Atk 1.2, Def 1.3, Sp.Def.1.1 A T T A C K S: Mud Slap - 20: Lower targets accuracy one stage Tackle - 40: Makes Contact Harden - Raise users physical defense one stage Headbutt - 70: 4/10 Chance of causing target to flinch, Makes Contact
50/50 HP | Status: None | 8/15 EXP | Next Move; Lv 10 Metal Claw | Dream Moveset: Iron Tail (H. Scale), Head Smash (Big M.), Dragon Rush (Big M.), Aqua Tail (H. Scale)
⇨xxN A M E: Excalibur - Aegislash T Y P E: L E V E L: 5 G E N D E R: ♂ N A T U R E: Hardy - Enduring, proud of his power, serious, quiet A B I L I T Y: Stance Change - Takes on Shield Forme when using non attack moves or out of battle, reduces opponents attacks by 1/10 of the total damage while in Shield Forme. Takes on Sword Forme when using attack moves in battle, doing an extra x1.1 damage to all Attacks, Physical and Special, while in Sword Forme. H O L D I N G: N/A A T T A C K S: Sacred Sword - 90: Ignores targets stat changes, Makes Contact King's Shield - Protects against attacks, and lower targets physical attack two stage if the attack made physical contact. The user is protected this round, if used in succession however, it has a 1/5 chance of working the second time, and every subsequent round after, a 1/10 chance until another move is used. (Priority +4) Iron Head - 80: 4/10 Chance to Flinch target, Makes Contact Night Slash - 70: 1/10 Chance to critically hit, Makes Contact
50/50 HP | Status: None | 8/15 EXP | Dream Moveset: Rock Slide (TM), Shadow Ball (TM)
⇨xxN A M E: Avalon - Skarmory T Y P E: L E V E L: 5 G E N D E R: ♀ N A T U R E: Hasty - Quick witted, jittery, and impatient, but kind and motherly A B I L I T Y: Keen Eye - Prevents pokemon with this ability from losing accuracy H O L D I N G: N/A A T T A C K S: Leer - Lower targets physical defense one stage Peck - 35: Makes Contact -- --
⇨xxN A M E: Iblis - Bisharp T Y P E: L E V E L: 5 G E N D E R: ♀ N A T U R E: Quiet - Reserved, a little standoffish, caring but has trouble expressing emotions. A B I L I T Y: Inner Focus - This Pokémon will not flinch H O L D I N G: N/A A T T A C K S: Guillotine - 3/10 chance to Instant KO; Unaffected by accuracy/evasion Iron Head - 80: 4/10 Chance to Flinch target, Makes Contact Torment - Target cannot use the same move In a row Fury Cutter - 40: Damage doubles after each successful Hit, If not used consecutively, or misses, damage resets, makes contact
50/50 HP | Status: None | 8/15 EXP | Next Move: Feint Attack (Lv 17) | Dream Moveset: Psycho Cut (Big M.), Swagger (TM), Foul Play (H. Scale), Stone Edge (TM)
⇨xxN A M E: Guinevere - Piplup T Y P E: L E V E L: 5 G E N D E R: ♀ N A T U R E: Naive - Small baby chick that doesn't know any better, friendly to everyone she meets. A B I L I T Y: Torrent - When HP is below 1/3rd, Water type attacks will do x1.5 damage H O L D I N G: N/A A T T A C K S: Pound - 40, Makes Contact Growl - -- --
50/50 HP | Status: None | 5/15 EXP | Next Move; Bubble (Lv cool | Evolve at lv 16 | Dream Moveset: Hydro Pump (Big M. or lv 59), Blizzard (TM), Earthquake (TM), Drill Peck (Lv 52)
[Inactive]
⇨xxN A M E: Uther - Mega Steelix T Y P E: L E V E L: 10 G E N D E R: ♂ N A T U R E: Jolly A B I L I T Y: Sand Force - Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves, doing x1.3 damage during a sandstorm H O L D I N G: Steelixite: Mega Evolves Steelix, Atk 1.2, Def 1.2, Sp.Def 1.2 A T T A C K S: Fire Fang - 65: 3/10 Chance of causing target to flinch, 4/10 Chance to burn target, Makes Contact Ice Fang - 65: 3/10 Chance of causing target to flinch, 3/10 Chance to freeze target, Makes Contact Thunder Fang - 65: 3/10 Chance of causing target to flinch, 4/10 Chance to paralyze target, Makes Contact Rock Tomb - 60: Lower target's speed one stage
100/100 HP | Status: None | 3/15 EXP | Next Move: Sandstorm (TM), Earthquake (TM), Heavy Slam (Big M.)
⇨xxN A M E: Sebille - Mega Mawile T Y P E: L E V E L: 25 G E N D E R: ♀ N A T U R E: Quirky, Vain, Selfish and Snooty. Closet fashionista. A B I L I T Y: Huge Power - Damage of all physical attacks used by this pokemon does x1.3 more damage H O L D I N G: Mawilite: Mega Evolves Mawile, Def 1.3, Sp.Def 1.3 A T T A C K S: Play Rough - 90: 1/2 chance to lower target's attack, Makes Contact Iron Head - 80: 4/10 chance for target to flinch, Makes Contact Bite - 60: 4/10 chance for target to flinch, makes contact Sucker Punch - 70: Makes Contact (Priority +1)
250/250 HP | Status: None | 3/24 EXP | Next Move: Stone Edge (TM), Ice Fang (Big M.)
⇨xxN A M E: Percival - Escavalier T Y P E: L E V E L: 10 G E N D E R: ♂ N A T U R E: Rash - Agressive and brutish, always picking fights and trying to prove himself A B I L I T Y: Overcoat - Protects against damage from weather conditions, as well as powder or spore moves. H O L D I N G: N/A A T T A C K S: Double-Edge - 120: user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt, Makes Contact Fell Stinger - 50: Raise user's physical attack two stages if target is KO'd, Makes Contact Peck - 35: Makes contact Quick Guard - Protects the User and Teammates Against Priority Moves (Priority +3)
100/100 HP | Status: None | 0/15 EXP | Next Move: Lv. 16 Fury Attack | Dream Moveset: Drill Run (H. Scale), Megahorn (Big M.), Giga Drain (H. Scale), Iron Head (lv 37 or H. Scale)
Leona was excited to return to Unova. Surely, when they arrived, she would be able to remember something, anything. She was grasping for the bits and pieces that Isolde provided, and yet the more the lucario said, the more empty and frustrated it left Leona feeling. She just kept hitting some mental wall, where things Isolde said about her sounded correct, as if it were true. She believed that she did prefer steel types, that she was "Captain Leona Cardonell of the 4th Infantry Squadron", her reflex was always to grab the aegislash at her back, to fight.
And yet.... Then there was just nothing. Absolutely nothing. No memories, no thoughts, just empty space. Try as she might, she couldn't recall a single image or vision that proved anything.
Then, as the train pulled into the station in Nuevma town, Leona still found no clues. Nothing here was familiar, but some part of her reassured herself that Unova was a vast kingdom, that there could very well have been parts she hadn't explored. For instance, she knew she had never seen a train before, and if there was a train here then.... No. Try as she might, Leona couldn't help but feel disappointed. She wanted to remember, and she could only hope traveling further into Unova, to places she had seen, would help do that. “Nickolaus.... Thou hast wanted to inscribe on the registry in the lab? I wish to remain here for the moment. Prithee, go on. I shall await thine return.” Leona assured him. She.... Wanted to have a moment alone, really, and she didn't want to go into another lab.
Once Nick agreed and left her, Leona made her way towards the center of town, trying to get a better look at the area. "Isolde...." Leona finally spoke after a moment. The lucario's ears perked up, her golden eyes watching Leona carefully as she stroked Guinevere's cheek feathers for comfort. The little piplup was still snoozing contently without a care in the world while Leona was clearly frustrated and concerned. It irked the lucario to no end, knowing she could never sleep with Leona in such a state, but she digressed. "What dost thou remember?" Isolde's eyes flickered aside, refusing to meet Leona's gaze. "Apologies, my Lady, but I do not believe it would be prudent to reveal what I remember at this time..." Leona frowned at that. "I seem to recall thee giving information freely to our companion and the professor. Wilt thou not do the same for me?" Isolde's ears flattened with guilt. Her tone was hard and accusatory yet eerily calm, it commanded attention and struck fear into the hearts of many a soldier; Isolde knew it well. Still, she needed to remain steadfast.
"Prithee, try to understand Lady Leona, thy memories art..." Isolde struggled to find the words to explain effectively. "Alack, I did not realize erewhile, how little thee remembered. T'would be dangerous to bring thine memories back all anon." Isolde insisted. With a light sigh, Leona finally relented, moving to sit down in the soft grass and look up at the sky. "What of thine memories Isolde?" The lucario tilted her head lightly in confusion, glancing at Leona again. "My Lady?" She asked. "Thou dost remember then?" Leona clarified. "Aye. Not all, but enough. Most of my memories concern you, my Lady." Isolde suggested, taking a seat next to the captain with a light sigh. "I will help thee regain thine memories erelong, Lady Leona." She promised, resting against the blond gently.
Like everything else in the pokecenter, the door before Adrian practically shined, as if a fresh coat of paint had just been brushed on no more than a few minutes ago. It was almost blinding in its intensity. The harsh smell of rubbing alcohol and other disinfectants that burned Adrian's nose confirmed what he already knew: the nurses here ran a tight ship. Even now, while evening was setting in, the center bustled with life as medical personal and pokemon walked briskly through the halls. Compared to their driven, purposeful pace, Adrian felt frozen.
Staring at the pristine white door before him, Adrian took a moment to contemplate how much had happened to him within the first day of him becoming a trainer. Upon arriving at the center, Adrian had released Pikachu from its ball into the care of the medical staff. It was then that he finally got a decent look at the poor creature. The nurse, as well as Adrian, had noticed the numerous scars, some old while others were new, that marred the Pikachu's skin, just beneath its matted, mud splattered fur. It was dangerously thin and the nurse had mentioned that it might be malnourished. It had taken Adrian a full hour to convince the head nurse that he was not responsible for Pikachu's state of health. With an angry glare that said that she did not fully believe him, the nurse had told Adrian that the Pikachu would require special, intensive healing and that it would not be ready to see him for a few hours. Submitting to the nurse's thinly veiled glower and acid tone, Adrian saw himself out of the pokecenter.
The few allotted hours had proved very productive for Adrian. With Creed comfortably perched on his shoulder, Adrian made the trek back across town till he had found the cafe where he had met Simmons. As luck would have it, the kindly old man was still there, enjoying his final cup of tea for the night. After a quick exchange of pleasantries and ordering himself a coffee, along with another round for Simmons and an assorted tray of cookies for all to share, Adrian got down to business and asked Simmons what he truly needed to know. After all, the old man had mentioned something peculiar when Adrian had first met him. It was this side comment that had lead Adrian's footsteps back to this hole-in-the-wall cafe and the quaint, if not quirky old man.
“I ran into that Pikachu you warned me about,” Adrian stated offhandedly as he gently stirred his coffee. Out of the corner of his eye, he watched while Simmons's face lit up with surprise and concern.
“Really?” Simmons asked while his gaze did a quick pass over Adrian. “Are you alright? You don't seem much worse for the wear..”
“I'm fine,” Adrian responded with a quick but comforting smile. “Thank you for your concern but Creed and I were able to best it.” Adrian gave his aforementioned companion a proud grin as he watched Creed sniff about the cookie tray. The Snivy glanced from the cookies to Adrian and, once he received an affirmative nod from Adrian, he gave a happy chirp before snatching up one of the treats. With a grin in place, Creed then plopped down on the table and made quick work of the cookie before reaching for another one.
“Well, I'm happy to hear that you two are alright. That Pikachu has been a terror through these parts for a while now.”
“I've been meaning to ask you about that. When you first gave me directions and warned me about the Pikachu, you mentioned that if it was the one you were thinking of, it had a very good reason for being so aggressive.”
“So you heard that, did you?” Simmons smile before he turned his attention to his tea, ideally swirling it about the cup before he returned his gaze back to Adrian. “So you faced off against an angry Pikachu and now you've backtracked to talked to an old man about a possible reason for its rage? Well, I'll admit you're the first trainer to come back to me looking for answers after I warned them about the Pikachu, but then again, I think you're also the first to get away unscathed. Which brings up the question: Why would you care about the Pikachu's possible reason? Are you aiming to face it again? Why would you want to?”
“It's not that easy,” Adrian remarked as he plucked a fresh cookie from Creed's hands. The Snivy had already demolished four of the sweets. After helping Creed order something to drink, Adrian told Simmons about his encounter with the Pikachu, how he ended up catching it, and the information he gleaned from the pokecenter. “According to the nurse, that Pikachu had had a rough life even before he came to this town. I'm assuming some of the those injuries were caused by humans and maybe that is why it hates people. However, I don't know for sure. And then I remembered your comment. I was hoping maybe you could shed some light on this mystery.”
Leaning back in his chair, Simmons eyed the youth across from him with a glimmer of something akin to respect. “I'd be more than willing to help but I don't know if the Pikachu you encountered is the same one I'm thinking about. Did that Pikachu have anything on it? A marker or anything unusual?”
“Yes, now that you mention it...” Gently setting down his coffee, Adrian reached into his back pocket and showed Simmons a small plastic tag. The plain, scuffed up tag was adorned with a series of numbers but a deep red X had been drawn over them. A thick piece of fishing line dangled from the hole punched into one the end of the tag. It had been that thread that one of the nurses had cut through in order to remove the tag from around the base of Pikachu's tail. “The nurses had to cut this tag off of Pikachu because it was tied too tightly around its tail to be removed any other way.” Adrian stared that the tag in his hand with disgust. “Judging by how tightly it was around its tail, the gouges and dried blood on and around the string, and the state of the tag itself, the head nurse concluded that someone probably tied that to the Pikachu's tail when it was really small Pichu and never bothered to remove it before or after it evolved.”
A sad frown crossed the old man's features as he leaned back. “Sadly then, I believe my tale will be very prevalent to you and the answers you're looking for.” With a sad sigh, Simmons told Adrian about a young trainer who one day visited the cafe and was bragging to his friends how he was going to breed the best Raichu ever. It would have the perfect stats, Ivs, abilities and moves. Nothing short of perfection would do. Simmons had overheard one of the trainer's lackeys point out that he would have to hatch a lot of Pichus to find the right one to which the trainer responded with a scoff that he already had a box full of the pokemon. He had then shown his pals the tags that he had used to categorize each Pichu.
A couple of weeks later, Simmons had encountered the young man again when he had gone on a walk with a friend of his. The trainer was talking with the attendant of the daycare and Simmons just happened to walk by close enough to overhear their discussion. The attendant had been telling the youth that the two Raichus that he had in the daycare for a while now had taken on the habit of attempting to hide their eggs from the staff. They also appeared rather distraught whenever a staff member located an egg and contacted him. Apparently, the young man had shown up regularly to collect the eggs from the daycare staff but he never visited with his pokemon. The Raichu parents never had a chance to see their young once the eggs left with their trainer. The attendant was doing his best to politely but firmly reprimand the young trainer, but sadly it all backfired. Simmons had watched on as the youth stormed into the daycare, demanding to speak with the manger about the staff, and the attendant who had spoken to the trainer was fired.
A few more weeks passed and news began circulating that there was a large increase in wild Pichus in the area. Most of the Pichus that were spotted all appeared to be newly hatched and were, for the most part, wandering around confused in the wilds. It was also mentioned that all of the Pichus had a small plastic tag tied around their tails that had a large red X crossing out what appeared to be serial numbers. A few days later, the news took a darker turn. Bodies of dead Pichus were turning up in the wilds. Many speculated that since the newly hatched Pichus appeared to be orphans, they were not prepared for the wilds. Most were picked off by predators, starved, or died due to injuries or ailments received in battles. Simmons had watched this news with a lump in his throat and a pain in his heart. He was positive that the Pichus belonged to the young trainer. This depressing news continued on for a few more days till eventually it faded away as less Pichus were spotted.
Months past till the news began reporting of a bizarre string of attacks. People interviewed stated that they had engaged a wild Pikachu in battle only to have the pokemon completely ignore or dodge around their pokemon to attack the trainers themselves. Most of the trainers had managed to escape with some electrical burns while others had been rushed to the hospital. Rangers had been called in but no one could track down the illusive pokemon. The assaults became more frequent and moved closer to the town till all the encounters with the violent Pikachu were occurring in the outlying areas of the town.
“I always figured that the Pikachu they kept mentioning was the one of the Pichus that was released by that brat,” Simmons sighed ruefully. “It probably grew up out there in the wilds, watching its brothers and sisters get killed or captured, all the while harboring an intense hatred for the human that put them in that predicament. It probably trained up some and evolved with the goal of getting revenge. And like I said, it has a good reason to do so.” Sympathy and a bit of pity reflected in the old man's eyes as he turned his attention back to Adrian. “So, Adrian, you've got your work cut out for you. What do you plan to do now?”
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 4/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 2/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
x1 Quick Claw: When held by a pokemon, each round the holder has a 1/3 chance of automatically moving first.
x3 Heart Scales: Heart Scales are used to recover a forgotten move by a Pokemon or to teach Move Tutor moves to your Pokemon.
x1 Spiked Eggnogg: When used on a pokemon, Roll an even sided die, evens the pokemon will fight with incurable confusion, odds the pokemon will fall asleep and be unable to attack for three turns. In return the Pokemon's speed is boosted 1 stage, special and physical defense are increased by 2 stages, and they receive x1.5 exp. Notes: This item's confusion and sleep side effects ignore abilities such as own tempo, insomnia, comatose, and early bird that would otherwise prevent these status afflictions from occurring or being altered in any way. Moves that would normally be usable during sleep such as snore and sleep talk will not be usable during the three turns of sleeping caused by this item
x2 Crystal Shard: A crystal fragment that when consumed by a pokemon, makes that pokemon shiny
x1 VS Seeker: Cut the number of posts required for a NPC battle in half rounded down for 7 days. Notes: Consumed after use
x5 Enigma Berries: Being hit by a super effective special attack will restore 1/6th of the holder's max HP Contests: +4 Cool +1 Beauty
x3 Shuca Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Ground attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +1 Cute
x2 Charti Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Rock attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +2 Beauty
x5 Liechi Berries: Raises Attack by one stage when HP falls below 25% Contests: +3 Cool +1 Beauty +3 Cute
Simmons's question echoed dully in Adrian's mind, bringing him back to the present and the door that loomed before him. The door that served as the entrance to the Pikachu's room where it rested in the pokecenter. What was he going to do? Adrian had to agree that the Pikachu had every right to detest humans. Just listening to Simmons's story had made Adrian mad at mankind. He couldn't imagine growing up without his parents while he watched his siblings get torn apart by predators or taken away by strangers to never be seen again. The trauma itself would explain the Pikachu's rage and drive to attack all humans. And Adrian had to admit that if he was in the pokemon's place, he probably would not have acted much different.
The idea of trying to partner up and work with this hostile pokemon was daunting, to say the least. There was no telling if the Pikachu would even be willing to be trained, let alone not attempt to kill Adrian at the first chance it got. However, if the Pikachu was allowed to run wild as it had before, it was obvious that it would end up dead rather quickly. The scars that covered its thin, nearly starved body proved that it had fought its entire life to just exist. It had barely managed to steal enough food to survive and probably had to constantly fight off other creatures from getting what merger food it could gather. When Adrian had caught the Pikachu, it had been running almost on malice toward humans alone. The decision was the proverbial between a rock and a hard place. He could either have the Pikachu join him and try to work something out with the rancorous pokemon or he could release it back to its life in the wilds where it would most likely be dead in a few days time. The latter option held little appeal to Adrian's sense of honor. He found that he would rather offer the Pikachu some form of help, but what could he do?
Creed must have sensed his trainer's conflicted resolve. Giving his tail a flick, Creed smacked Adrian's cheek with the tip of his tail. It was enough to cause Adrian to jump and turn his attention towards Creed. The look in Adrian's eyes told Creed that he was about to get censured severely for his behavior but Creed struck first. Before Adrian could open his mouth, Creed issued a series of chirps and cries, using gestures to convey his feelings. He too realized the dire situation the Pikachu was in. He, for one, couldn't sit back knowing what fate awaited the scrappy pokemon and that he could have helped in some way.
“I understand how you feel, Creed,” Adrian sighed once the Snivy fell quiet. “I would love to help him too but you can't help someone who won't help themselves. If Pikachu is determined to hate humans, it won't even bother trying to listen to me.” Adrian paused for a few moments before reaching for Pikachu's ball to cradle it in his hand. This ball could be the start of Pikachu's new life, if it would allow Adrian to help it. Unlike its trainer before, Adrian knew that he could never abandon a pokemon like that. But how did one covey that and be believed? Staring at the ball, Adrian thought back to the fight with the Pikachu. It was obvious that the Pikachu was intelligent since it seemed to understand basic strategy and was cunning enough to use ambushes. Perhaps if Adrian explained things bluntly and rationally to the Pikachu, he could convince it to either let him help or to stay away from humans all together.
Another thought crossed Adrian's mind as he gently ran a finger along the curvature of the ball. He had always believed that one of the goals of a pokemon trainer should be to bring out the best that a pokemon could offer, be it attitude, power, or whatever. The Pikachu had limited, if no, experience with humans, let alone a decent trainer. It was obvious by what Simmons had told him that not many had tried to understand the pokemon's pain or point of view either. A small, self-deprecating smirk kicked up the corner of Adrian's lips. He could understand the Pikachu's desire for revenge. Perhaps that would be the best thing to use to have the Pikachu open up to him. It couldn't hurt and all the indecision he had until now was beginning to annoy him. With a deep breath, he gave Creed a nod as he as grip on Pikachu's ball tightened. It was time. Creed gave a encouraging chirp and took a stance on Adrian's shoulder in a matter that told Adrian that he wasn't going to face this challenge alone. Creed was ready to weather the storm with him. A sense of warmth and pride pervaded through Adrian as he gave Creed a hug and a smile. Then schooling his features into a cool, impassive mask, Adrian took another breath before opening the door and strolling inside.
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 5/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 3/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
x1 Quick Claw: When held by a pokemon, each round the holder has a 1/3 chance of automatically moving first.
x3 Heart Scales: Heart Scales are used to recover a forgotten move by a Pokemon or to teach Move Tutor moves to your Pokemon.
x1 Spiked Eggnogg: When used on a pokemon, Roll an even sided die, evens the pokemon will fight with incurable confusion, odds the pokemon will fall asleep and be unable to attack for three turns. In return the Pokemon's speed is boosted 1 stage, special and physical defense are increased by 2 stages, and they receive x1.5 exp. Notes: This item's confusion and sleep side effects ignore abilities such as own tempo, insomnia, comatose, and early bird that would otherwise prevent these status afflictions from occurring or being altered in any way. Moves that would normally be usable during sleep such as snore and sleep talk will not be usable during the three turns of sleeping caused by this item
x2 Crystal Shard: A crystal fragment that when consumed by a pokemon, makes that pokemon shiny
x1 VS Seeker: Cut the number of posts required for a NPC battle in half rounded down for 7 days. Notes: Consumed after use
x5 Enigma Berries: Being hit by a super effective special attack will restore 1/6th of the holder's max HP Contests: +4 Cool +1 Beauty
x3 Shuca Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Ground attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +1 Cute
x2 Charti Berries: Reduces damage from a super effective Rock attack by 50% (of total damage) Contests: +1 Cool +2 Beauty
x5 Liechi Berries: Raises Attack by one stage when HP falls below 25% Contests: +3 Cool +1 Beauty +3 Cute
Black eyes, glittering with malice, followed Adrian's progress as he casually closed the door behind him with a soft click. Sitting behind a thick plexiglass window, Pikachu watched Adrian closely. Completely still, the only thing that proved it wasn't a angry version of a pokedoll was when it twitched as Adrian pulled one of the chairs in the room closer to the glass. Only inches apart, the two adversaries silently judged each other for a moment. During this time, Adrian noticed that Pikachu barely spared Creed a glance. Sparks danced about its cheeks but they were quickly absorbed by EMGs stuck on its body. Without looking away, Adrian produced the plastic tag from his pocket and held it up for the Pikachu's perusal. The pokemon merely gave the tag a glance before returning its attention to Adrian. Although it had given very little reaction to the tag, a question shimmered in its eyes
“Your story is a sad tale,” Adrian said quietly, breaking the silence that had reigned with an iron fist. “Although I am not here to give you pity,” he added once he noticed Pikachu's ire appear in the form of more sparks feeding the EMGs. “I learn of your story from a man who witnessed parts of it happen. He regrets not taking a more active role however he is not the reason you and I are at this junction.” Leaning back in his chair, Adrian steepled his fingers and observed Pikachu over their peaks, all the while keeping the plastic tag dangling in sight. “We're here because you have an important decision to make. One where your survival obviously hangs in the balance.”
“As I am sure you are aware, I was able to capture you after our skirmish. My intentions for catching you was to bring you here for healing. While you were under the nurses care, it came to my attention that you've been inflicted with numerous past injuries and you haven't had a decent meal in awhile. The wilds are a harsh place indeed and it speaks of your resourcefulness and strength to have survived in them alone since your were born,” Adrian remarked causally. He watched as Pikachu broke eye contract for a second when he mentioned the he believed it to be cunning and powerful. Leaning forward again, Adrian continued, “You doubt my words. I don't blame you. After all, we have only just met and yet I was able to perceive your skill where your past trainer deemed you unworthy. That's what this means, isn't it,” Adrian said as he held the tag out again. “Let me surmise what occurred. You never saw a trainer, let alone a human, before. He took you from your parents when you were but an egg, hatched you, and then, after briefly looking you over, he tied this tag around your tail before leaving you in a pokeball in storage. Days, weeks, or even months past and finally he summons you. Appearing from the ball, you're greeted by the sight of your numerous siblings, all just as confused as you. I'm assuming he called you forward by your number, looked over your stats and then crossed out your tag before he turned you loose in the forest around you. I take the reason he gave for abandoning you and your siblings was that none of you were good enough.” The rage dancing in Pikachu's gaze along with the electrical current it was feeding the EMGs was proof that he was close enough to the truth.
“He never gave you a chance,” Adrian continued. “Never even bothered to get to know you. You couldn't prove yourself to someone who was focused your numbers rather than you. Your fighting spirit, passion, and cunning meant nothing because your stats were not as high as he would have liked. That fault and the fate of all your kin lies on him. But your assumption that all humans were the same as that trash who abandoned you and your behavior toward innocent people is your transgression. While your anger is justified, your actions have put you in a dangerous situation. Judging by your current shape, you are barely able to keep yourself going. You're running on your need for revenge alone. While I understand your desire for revenge, this drive has not helped you, has it? You wish to take on a pokemon trainer. While he is a idiot, it can be safe to assume that he knows a little about battling. Your blind rushes into battle against other people demonstrates your desire for revenge against him but it lacks endurance and tactic. Beside, while putting him in a hospital would be satisfying, knowing his kind of people, he won't really learn anything. After he gets out, he'll continue on doing what he is and will pay you no more thought. Killing him would be too easy and that act would make you a criminal bound for extermination. No, what you need to do to get the most out of your revenge is to break his pride and spirit. Can you imagine his face? His entire so called perfect team destroyed by one of the pokemon he deemed to be worthless.”
“This is where I can help you. I believe that a pokemon trainer's duty is to bring forth the best his or her pokemon have to offer. You won't be able to exact that type of revenge until you've learned what it is like to battle the way he does. I'll be able to teach you tactics and strategies that will help you become an even better fighter. Knowing when to strike is just as important as knowing how hard to land a blow. This is where your decision comes in. I refuse to force pokemon to stay with me if they do not wish to do so. If you wish to run amok once more, then I shall break your ball and you'll be free to go. However, I believe that you will not find your target this way. He was merely passing through the area when he left you to your fate and it is safe to say that he has moved on. By traveling with me, you'll be able to search for him while developing your powers. Also, if you choose to travel with me, you'll be surrounded by allies. No need to worry about your next meal either or about someone stealing it from you. Choosing to accompany Creed and I would be akin to forming a truce with us. We'll be allies and it is a foolish venture to attack one's own comrades. Also, if you wish to leave at any point, just let me know and I'll break your ball.” With his bargain laid out on the preverbal table, Adrian leaned back in his chair. Keeping his tone neutral, he stated “The choice is yours.”
Seconds ticked by in silence as Pikachu's eyes roamed over Adrian's face. Maintaining a cool mask of calm, Adrian returned the pokemon's gaze until it finally looked away. After a few more moments, Pikachu's eyes darted over to Creed who was sitting on Adrian's shoulder. It spoke in a few short cries to the other pokemon. Although Adrian felt Creed jump in surprise at being addressed so abruptly, he could tell by the tones of Creed's chirps that he did not feel threatened. Not understanding a word of the conversation between the two pokemon, but sensing that they were discussing him none the less, Adrian continued to maintain his relaxed but confident semblance. After a few more words between the two pokemon, Pikachu released a sigh and turned its gaze back to Adrian.
“You've come to a decision?”
Pikachu nodded again, its mouth set in determined lines. Doubt lingered in its gaze but its resolve was palpable.
“Do you wish to travel with us and join our team?”
Tense moments crawled by before Pikachu gave its answer in a slow but resolute nod of its head. Realizing how much pride this admission may have costed the electric pokemon, Adrian did not allow himself to smile as he returned Pikachu's nod before raising to his feet. With quick strides, Adrian walked over to a switch on the wall that was labeled “partition.” He quickly flicked before he could have second thoughts and watched as the plexiglass screen was pulled down into the floor of the room. Once the wall had disappeared completely, Adrian calmly walked over to Pikachu. Locking eyes with his new pokemon, Adrian extended a hand.
"My name is Adrian Drake. Welcome to the team,” was all he said as Pikachu accepted his shake.
Pikachu and Creed's conversation:
“Hey you...Creed, was it?” Pikachu asked as he turned his eyes onto the Snivy that was coiled comfortably about the human's neck.
“Ye...Yeah, that's me,” Creed responded with a jump.
“How well do you know this guy? Is his offer true or will he take it back the moment it doesn't work for him?”
“Well, he gave me the same options when I met him and I'm his starter. Most of the humans I saw who came into the lab never gave their pokemon a chance to decide. They would grab the ball of whichever pokemon they wanted and then run out the door,” Creed said with a slight smile. “But he summoned me in separate room an....”
“I didn't ask for your life story,” Pikachu interrupted harshly. After a quick sigh, his anger depleted as he said “Sorry. Your human is right. I'm new to this. I feel like your human would like a response sooner rather than later.”
“First of all, his name is Adrian,” Creed said calmly, not really bothered by Pikachu's outburst. “Truthfully, I haven't known him for very long myself but I could feel his conviction and honesty when he asked me.” With a shrug, he added, “If you can't get that vibe off him now, then I think you've already made your decision. Just make sure it isn't a rushed one based on limited past experiences.”
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 6/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 4/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
The morning air fairly crackled with energy as Adrian stepped out of the pokecenter. Although he had spent a good portion of last night and a few hours this morning arguing with the head nurse that Pikachu would be fine if released from the center back into his custody and that, once again, he was not responsible for the pokemon's numerous injuries. While the nurse may have glowered at Adrian and may not have fully believed what he claimed, true concern for the young trainer did glimmer in her eyes when she asked if he really wanted the Pikachu back.
"Are you sure, young man? That Pikachu was a menace when he came to. He nearly destroyed the healing room we had him in and almost gave two of my nurses severe electrical burns. We had to put the EMGs on him," the nurse had commented as she wearily watched the pokemon in question while he conversed with Creed on the floor. Creed was happily pointing and explaining things to a slightly anxious Pikachu as he carefully observed the humans bustling around him.
"I understand," Adrian had said as he signed the form that would allow Pikachu to leave the center. The nurses wanted the pokemon to stay for a few more days in order to treat his older wounds and malnutrition. However, Pikachu couldn't tolerate sitting around for a moment longer. Eager to begin his training and to escape the confines of the pokecenter, Pikachu had did his best to convince Adrian that he was fine. Now he was out in the brilliant morning sun and it was plain to see that the electrical pokemon was all the more happy for it. Dashing playfully about with Creed, Pikachu seemed a bit more at ease but his nervousness shown through in the way he constantly kept an eye on Adrian, as if he were scared his new trainer would ditch him.
As they moved closer towards Nuvema's train station, the roads became quite crowded. People and pokemon meandered about as the stores lining the street flung open their doors in the hope of catching customers as well as the lovely morning breeze. As the station loomed ahead the crush became quite a hassle. Worried for his smaller companions, Adrian placed two fingers to his lips and admitted one short but piercing whistle. Afterwards, he dropped his hand back down to his side but continued whistling softly as he steadily made his way to the outskirts of the crowded street. It was one of the signals he had taught Pikachu and Creed the night before. He figured he should develop some form of code in which to communicate with his pokemon in case they couldn't see or hear each other very well. He just never thought he'd have to use it so soon. Hoping Creed and Pikachu had heard the signal to join back up over the din, Adrian made his way to the shade of a tree and lean up against the trunk.
Within a few moments, Creed appeared like a green flash, darting from the crowd and stopping before Adrian. “Well met, Creed,” Adrian said with a grin as Creed answered with a happy chirp. “Now, let's see if Pikachu remembers what the signal meant.”
Minutes ticked by and Adrian could not deny the nervous twitch he felt. “Were you with him when I sounded the signal?” Adrian asked Creed. He could only sigh when the Snivy shook his head. Scaling up to Adrian's shoulder, Creed took up his perch and together they scanned the flowing crowd. Finally, a small break in the tide of bodies revealed a yellow streak on the other side of the street. The relief that swept through Adrian upon seeing Pikachu was short lived as he spotted why the pokemon had not returned to him. Two pokemon were chasing after Pikachu and, with teamwork, they were able to force the electric pokemon into a narrow alley. Pikachu zigzagged this way and that but he couldn't get by the two pokemon who were blocking his path. The two bullies proceeded to push Pikachu deeper into the alley and out of sight.
Adrian swore softly under his breath. “Should have known he would have some enemies here,” he muttered as he plunged back into the crowd. Anger and concern spilled through him as he stalked towards the ally that Pikachu had disappeared down. While he knew that Pikachu could handle himself in a fight, two verses one was a different story.
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 7/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 5/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
As Adrian forged further down the alley, he could hear the grunts and growls of pokemon followed by the equally angry cries of Pikachu. Rounding a bend, he found Pikachu backed into a corner while a Patrat and a Lillipup took turns lunging at him, clearly mocking what they thought was an alone pokemon.
A small cold smile slide across Adrian's lips as he loudly cleared his throat. It was time to even the score. “Remember what I said, Pikachu?” Adrian's frosty smirk became a grin when he witnessed that the two wild pokemon were caught off guard by his presence. Ignoring them, Adrian met Pikachu's relieved gaze. “You have allies now. Go Creed. Use tackle.”
Diving off Adrian's shoulder, Creed dashed along the ground towards the startled Patrat. Without missing a beat, the Snivy rammed head long into the wild pokemon, using his momentum as he slammed his target onto the ground. That one hit was all it took. Swirls appeared in the Patrat's gaze as it stared straight up at the sky.
Still not fully recovered from the sudden appearance of a human and witnessing his ally get tossed to the ground, the Lillipup could only watch on as Creed leapt off his fainted target and whirled about to face the new threat. Creed had the other pokemon's complete attention. Perfect.
“Now's your chance, Pikachu,” Adrian said calmly, “Thundershock!” A grin spread across Pikachu's face as sparks quickly gathered around the pokemon's cheeks. Lillipup had only enough time to turn around to witness the jolt of electricity before it slammed into it. A strangled yelp was all it could manage before it too collapsed in the dirt. Leaping over his unconscious opponent, Pikachu bounded into Adrian's open arms and he was soon joined by Creed. After giving both his pokemon a brief hug, Adrian allowed them both to ride on his shoulders.
“Good job, you two,” Adrian said with a warm smile as he strolled calmly from the alley and back towards the station. “You both did very well.” Creed and Pikachu exchanged high fives over Adrian's head and happy chirps at the praise. Moving with surefooted grace, Adrian covered the remaining distance to the station in record time.
Steam billowed as trains shuffled into and from the station. People loitered about the platform while some pokemon moved to load or unload luggage. A huge map of all the regions this station connected to was pinned up on a bulletin board. “Where should we begin?” Adrian asked softly as he slide up to the board. After a quick study of the map, Pikachu suddenly gave an excited cry before pointing towards the Kanto map and Pallet Town.
“You think he may have went there?” At Pikachu's nod, Adrian gave a shrug. “Well, that's better than nothing. We're heading for Pallet Town.” With a smile, Adrian turned towards the ticket's window. Within seconds, they were seated on the train and steaming their way across the fields.
Breakdown of the Battle
Dice Roll for Battle ~~~~ lv 2 Patrat HP: 20 Ability = Keen Eye: Prevents pokemon with this ability from losing accuracy ç•Tackle: 40:
lv 3 Lillipup HP: 30 Ability = Pickup: If a pokemon with this ability is in your active party, the post count for item bumps is reduced by 10. This reduction does not affect items that are already 10 posts to obtain, and having multiple pokemon with Pickup in the active party does not decrease the number of posts for an item more than 10. ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage ç•Tackle: 40: ~~~~~ *Both Creed and Pikachu are lv 5 so they go first. I chose Creed to attack first.* Creed uses Tackle which deal 40 Patrat's hp: 20 20 - 40 = -20 Patrat faints
Pikachu goes next Uses Thundershock which deals 40 Lillipup's hp: 30 30 - 40 = -10 Lillipup faints
Total EXP won from battle: 4 Creed gets 2 exp Pikachu gets 2 exp
Battle info
Snivy "Creed" lv 5 EXP: 9/15 Ability~Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers, causes all effects that would lower a stat to increase it instead, and vice versa. ç•Tackle: 40: ~Leer: Lower targets physical defense one stage *Outside of Ball*
Pikachu lv 5 EXP: 7/15 Ability~ Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's Special Attack is raised one stage. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, moves are drawn to it, but it gets no boost. ~Growl: Lower targets physical attack one stage ç•Thundershock: 40: 4/10 chance of paralysis ç•Volt Tackle: 120: 4/10 chance of paralysis, user takes recoil damage equal to 1/3 of the damage dealt. ~Tail Whip: Lower targets physical defense one stage
Wearing: Black slacks, white dress shirt and a light sweater with gray patterns, and his wedding band. ___________________________________________ Out Of Ball:
Now that he was finally registered as a trainer, Nikolaus could feel the buzz of excitement of the adventure ahead of him shooting through his veins. Viktoria trotted close by, yipping when she smelled Isolde and Leona nearby, bringing them to her trainer's attention. The author looked over in the direction that the alolan vulpix was indicating, smiling and waving as he approached. "Hallo Leona~ I hope I did not keep you vaiting for too long!" he greeted, reunited with his new friend. Or at least, he considered her a friend, even though they had just met not long ago. A friend that was quite mysterious and interesting. Nick very much wanted to get to know her more, and to make sure she would be alright, so he was glad that she was willing to travel with him.
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Party Info:
Pokemon [Starter]: Alolan Vulpix Nickname: Viktoria Gender: Female Nature: Curious, a bit skittish. Lv. 20 HP: 200/200 Ability: Snow Warning - When this Pokemon is brought into battle, the weather is changed to Hail for five rounds Hold Item: Attacks: Powder Snow - 40 || 3/10 Chance to Freeze Icy Wind - 55 || Lower targets speed one stage Payback - 50 || Damage doubles if attacking second. Baby-doll eyes - Lower targets physical attack one stage (Priority +1) Exp: 4/15
Pokemon: Delibird (shiny) Nickname: Emily Gender: Female Nature: Generous and cheerful. Lv. 10 HP: 100/100 Ability: Vital Spirit - The pokemon cannot fall Asleep while having this ability. If a pokemon with Vital Spirit is in the active party, the RPer may activate this ability before encountering a wild pokemon to increase the chances of getting one of the two strongest wild pokemon levels by 50%. In general, this means rolling a six sided dice for pokemon levels so that 1 and 2 are the lower levels, and 3, 4, 5, and 6 are half the highest level and half the second highest. Hold Item: Attacks: Present - Roll a d4, a 1 heals the target for 1/4 of their max HP, a 2 deals 40 damage, a 3 deals 80 damage, and a 4 deals 120 damage. Seed Bomb - 80 Ice Punch - 75 || 3/10 Chance to Freeze Bounce - 85 || First turn bounces into the air, strikes on second turn. Semi invulnerable while in the air. 7/10 chance to paralyze target Exp: 4/15
Pokemon: Spheal Nickname: George Gender: Male Nature: Serious with a strong sense of justice Lv. 10 HP: 100/100 Ability: Thick Fat - Fire and Ice-type moves deal 1/2 damage Hold Item: Attacks: Defense Curl - Raise user's physical defense one stage, doubles the power of rollout & ice ball as long as the user remains in battle Rollout - Does damage over five rounds (10, 20, 40, 80, 100), If Defense Curl was used any time prior to using Rollout, damage at each interval is twice the base amount. Water Gun - 40 Powder Snow - 40 || 3/10 Chance to Freeze Exp: 4/15
Pokemon: Weavile Nickname: Shelley Gender: Female Nature: Docile and aloof, prone to fantasizing. Lv. 10 HP: 100/100 Ability: Pressure - Intimidates the opponent to not use the same move consecutively. If a pokemon with Pressure is in the active party, the RPer may activate this ability before encountering a wild pokemon to increase the chances of getting one of the two strongest wild pokemon levels by 50%. In general, this means rolling a six sided dice for pokemon levels so that 1 and 2 are the lower levels, and 3, 4, 5, and 6 are half the highest level and half the second highest. Hold Item: Attacks: Revenge - 60 || Power doubles if the user was hit first (Priority -3) Assurance - 60 || Damage doubles if target already took damage in the same round Feint Attack - 60 || Ignores accuracy & evasiveness Quick Attack - 40 || (Priority +1) Exp: 4/15
Pokemon: Aurorus Nickname: Robert Gender: Male Nature: Elegant and calm Lv. 10 HP: 100/100 Ability: Snow Warning - When this Pokemon is brought into battle, the weather is changed to Hail for five rounds Hold Item: Attacks: Freeze-Dry - 70 || 3/10 Chance to Freeze. This move has it's own special type affinity. Powder Snow - 40 || 3/10 Chance to Freeze Thunder Wave - Paralyze opponent Rock Throw - 50 Exp: 4/15
=====(Random Stuff in his Bag:) communicator/cell phone A few leather-bound journals several pens some loose paper always at least one novel change of clothes his wedding band (on his right hand ring finger) glasses case containing his reading glasses
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