[center][h3]Route 9[/h3]
The way to Brittanium City
[@Amaterasu][@TalijaKey][@itano123][@I-Am-X][/center]


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Arctus mused to himself, that was an Elekid, his Totodile was going to be at a typing disadvantage, however such a strength would only be a problem if his Totodile was struck. Marcus the Totodile stepped up into the space between the trainers just as the Elekid did. It seemed confident.

[color=blue]"Marcus use Water Gun in short bursts"[/color], he ordered. The Totodile began pelting short bursts of water at the Elekid, allowing it to better readjust aim depending on how the opponent decided to move. It was a sacrifice of power but it had other reasons to be used this way.

This was Lucy and Elekid's first battle, so of course she's a bit nervous. Not that she'll admit it that is. Their first opponent is a tototile, type wise, she should have the advantage here. But she can't let that get to her head, it takes more than a type weakness to beat someone, especially an experienced trainer with a badge. The enemy struck first with a water gun attack but that was fine.

[color=ed1c24]"Zap, counter with your Quick Attack "[/color] she ordered. The thought was to use quick attack to dodge the short blasts of water, getting in close to strike before then following up with a type attack of her own at close range.

[color=blue]"Rage"[/color], the order was simple and concise, the Totodile seemed to understand the intention as it barreled directly into the incoming quick-attack with whatever it could, claw, feet, tail, whatever.

[color=blue]"And then Rage again!"[/color], the Totodile didn't miss a beat as it went in for yet another strike. It's expression was full of fury as it yelled a battle cry.

It seemed as if he expected to get to get hit. Knowing about rage, Lucy knew she couldn't be reckless and make it get stronger by constantly attacking. [color=ed1c24]"Leer!"[/color] she called out. While it may not stop the attack, they could at least try to make it hesitate and lower it's defense, and stop rage.

[color=blue]"You really have no clue huh? Marcus, use Rage again"[/color], Leer wasn't going to stop a Rage. The Totodile went in once more with a powerful strike that threatened to end the battle. At this point, he seemed to believe he was either lucky, or this Elekid didn't have Static and had another ability. He was afraid he'd suffer paralysis, but it seems that fear was not founded.

Well, that didn't work, though, she had a feeling it wouldn't but thought she'd give it a shot anyway. Ignoring the trainers words, she quickly shot off a command,  [color=ed1c24]"Thundershock".[/color] She probably should have used it sooner but no use complaining about it now. Lucy and Zap needed to stop it and push it back. Whether that mistake earlier would seal their fate, they're about to find out.

[color=blue]"Oh, not bad... But a little too late, Rage"[/color], as the Totodile went for a fourth Rage, the pure presence of the little blue Pokemon on the battlefield despite it's size, was absolutely immense. The Thundershock served to stop it for the moment, but unless it used a different move, the Rage building was going to stay. And with this much power built up, there was no more reason to change. Though not quite to that effect, the finishing blow felt like a meteor crashing down to Zap as the Totodile laid into the Elekid, winning a convincing battle.

RESULT
[list][*]+1 BE for Zap (Elekid)
[*]Elekid not fit for battle
[*]Damage on Totodile
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[color=blue]"I can't believe I won with such a simple strategy... Hm, well I guess that's to be expected"[/color], he spoke like his victory was a given.

[color=blue]"As courtesy demands, you did... Rather okay. First battle? Maybe I should've been more gentle hm?"[/color], he was being taunting, even if it didn't seem like he intended to be, he was being taunting.

[color=blue]"Well, seeing as you're all just new to this show, I'll just be taking my leave. I'm not about to waste my time on such green trainers, maybe another time if you're half-way decent by then. Toodles"[/color], the trainer with his Totodile Marcus continued along their way. It seems they were headed to Beryllium City based on that direction... Or Amalgam University. The party didn't see which way he turned, but that was certainly something.


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[center][h3]York Grevillia
Route 9[/h3]
[@floodtalon]
GM: [@I-Am-X][/center]

[color=steelblue]"Oh it really is missing, and this too"[/color], the Froakie made a motion and pose and said something along the lines of, 'to lower your guard so easily, master are you getting rusty?' York on the other hand didn't look too concerned, he just seemed a little surprised then went back to the smile. As soon as all the Pikipeks had dissolved, and three figures appeared, holding up their stolen items, he turned to them.

[color=steelblue]"Oh there it is. Hey could you pass it here?"[/color], he waved over to them, the Ren tugged at his trainer's sleeve.

[color=steelblue]"Huh...? They're stealing it?..."[/color], he turned back to the three supposed thieves. [color=steelblue]"That's no good, stealing's not right"[/color], he began. His expression began to harden slightly, but as soon as they mentioned battle...

[color=steelblue]"Battle? Well then, that makes things a lot easier"[/color], he responded, likely to the three's surprise. On queue the discoloured Froakie jumped up to the front and took a pose. They were ready.

[color=steelblue]"Well... Even if I say that there's three of them... Tal?"[/color], he said, turning to his newest companion, a fellow trainer.