[@Rune_Alchemist] Claire decided to do some light training with Ralia and search around the area for other, more interesting Pokémon. There was definitely no shortage of target practice. Fortunately for Ralia, her Psychic type did not become a burden as the bugs around here were too low a level to actually know any bug-type moves, so by blasting numerous Volbeats out of the air while suffering only minor damage in return, things went pretty well. Other Volbeats did not appear to care what happened to others of their number. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Ralia grew to Level 7![/i][/color][/center] Hm? There's something on the ground, lost by someone in the outer areas of the woods. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Claire found an Antidote![/i][/color][/center] As she searched for other Pokémon, she suddenly felt an odd odor. As she wasn't the proper kind of Pokémon, she couldn't understand what said odor meant, but she could track it. Following it somewhat out of the way, she eventually could find it leading to a tree, behind which she could see the faintest sign of red, from what definitely was a Pokémon's head, poking out shyly looking towards her. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/bb/165Ledyba.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bezco9v.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #165 – Ledyba, the Five Star Pokémon. Known to be timid, Ledybas group together for security and warmth. If on their own, they'll be rattled and uneasy. To communicate with others, it conveys its feelings by altering the scent of the fluid it secrates from its feet.[/i][/color][/center] If Claire DID pick up her Pokédex to check or just naturally knew from the scent, or if Ralia read the Pokémon's emotions, someone of them might have realized the Ledyba wasn't actually as scared as advertized for a Ledyba that's on its own. … That's the point where she might realize the tree above is filled with around a hundred Ledybas, all hidden to varying degrees by Volbeat lights or branches, but definitely all there, and staring down at her, all of them. _____________________ [@Eklispe] Dawkin, determined to find what all the fuzz was about, stepped with determination towards the deeper places of the woods. He'd note as he kept walking that there were less light in there. The tops of the trees and their sheer concentration blocked out the sun, and as all the Volbeats gathered by the entrance of the woods the glow vanished deeper in, signalling that perhaps it became unsafe for mere Volbeats to travel deeper into the woods. Darwin continued, unfazed, when... [color=4ca67a]‘W-wait!’[/color] Someone called out to him from behind, in a somewhat hesistant voice. Should he stop and see who it was, he found it was a completely ordinary Bug Catcher, even younger than Dawkin. [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/85/ORAS_Bug_Catcher.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/kaw2ZbH.png[/img][/url] However, it did not appear that he was here to seek a battle. In fact, his expression was fairly pale, looking at Dawkin with a worried expression. [color=4ca67a]‘Y-you're really heading in there?’[/color] He asked, looking a bit scared. [color=4ca67a]‘Y-you should know. The outer areas of Infested Woods are fairly safe for new trainers, there aren't many worries and one can train and catch Pokémon in peace.’[/color] He took a deep breath, looking into the darker sections of the forest. [color=4ca67a]‘B-but in there... The level's entirely different. Strong Pokémon will seek engagement on their own, and sometimes in great numbers. They might even pursue, even if you try to run. And... the few trainers that ARE in there, they're... really strong. I've seen the faces of those who come back after having walked in there unprepared...’[/color] He shuddered, apparently scared from a thought of his. [color=4ca67a]‘I-I'm not going to stop you if you're determined... But are you sure you're prepared?’[/color] The Bug Catcher asked, looking at Dawkin doubtfully. _____________________ [@Pikmin Eye] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d6/313Volbeat.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #313 – Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeats live in forested areas with supplies of clean water. Their tails light up in the dark or during the night to communicate, and are known to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. They're attracted to Illumise's sweet aroma.[/i][/color][/center] Martin had Nincada fight against left-over Volbeats that were reasonably on their own. This proved to be quite the success, as other Volbeats did not appear to care much for other Volbeats, they were way to focused on tracking down remnant aromas of Illumise around, while the challenged Volbeats were more than willing to engage the challenger in combat, soaring in and engaging Nincada. There was considerable effort in fighting the Volbeats, as they were considerably faster than Nincada, with their wings and natural speed helping them engage their opponent, and they also used repeated flashes to attempt blinding their opponent... only to find that it didn't blind their opponent as much as they'd have thought as his Compound Eyes still provided Nincada considerable accuracy. After much fighting, Nincada got the timing down and was soon able to easily bring down the Volbeats to his level. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Nincada collectively grew to Level 8![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][b]Nincada has become more skilled at tracking down fast or otherwise unclear opponents![/b][/color][/center] The training has whittled on Nincada's defenses a bit, the Volbeats' tackles having collectively made their marks. He has suffered what amounts to a good hit of damage. Not enough to affect his performance in battle, but the amount of further collective abuse he can take is reduced somewhat. Something to keep in mind. Hm? While training, Martin noticed something artificial lying on the ground. Did someone drop it here? [center][color=6ecff6][i]Martin found TM86, Grass Knot![/i][/color][/center] And so, Martin is once again left to another choice of what to do, in these glowing woods infested with bugs. [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you, regardless.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s some other trainers around. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.[/i] 5. Hurry along. [i]Avoids further confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 6. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 7. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 8. Area Specific: Heal at the hut (100p). [i]Might beat having to go all the way back to Pureplain City…[/i] 9. Area Specific: Delve Deeper. [i]What might await in the deeper regions of the woods…?[/i] 10. ??? [i]There’s a lone figure in the distance, looking considerably different from those young newer trainers, just standing there in the woods. She appears to be watching the new trainers, but you can’t see well from over here…[/i][/hider] _____________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] Amelia somehow found herself where the Rotom impacted the ground, the Pokémon shuddering where it lay in washing-machine form with the imprint of a foot in its face. However, before Amelia had run up to it, he had a grin on his face. He didn't regret anything. [color=f08159]‘Rotom?’[/color] The ghost possessing an appliance looked up in mild confusion when Amelia came over and picked him up, losing the grin to inspect the new individual. After having been told that they're heading to the professor, Rotom grinned a bit at her and made a little happy sound at being petted. [color=f08159]‘Roo!’[/color] Rotom was supremely happy to let itself be carried, pretending to be more injured than he actually was. Upon arrival, she'd indeed find Kalmia waving off some other trainers leaving the scene, before her eyes trailed to the new arrival and the Pokémon she was bringing along. [hider=Professor Kalmia][url=http://i.imgur.com/pTMU74j.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/g8Un9zH.png[/img][/url] + lab-coat as described, because professor[/hider] [color=f08159]‘Roo...’[/color] Rotom made a pleading noise alongside Amelia's request, looking at the Professor and completely pretending to be out of it. Kalmia, of course aware of Rotom's tendencies, blinked a bit in surprise as she put together the facts, opening and closing her mouth as she considered. [color=82c6cf]‘Well, at least he had the manners not to do anything.’[/color] She said in relief, mostly to herself, before reaching into a lab-pocket and retrieving a Potion. She looked sternly at the Rotom, who now grinned at her. [color=82c6cf]‘Don't rile up Vivia before she's done with her match.’[/color] She demanded of the trickster Pokémon, holding off on actually applying the potion. [color=f08159]‘Rotoooom~?’[/color] The Rotom sounded out with a tone that sounded somewhat alike to “Why would I [i]ever[/i] do something like that~?”. Kalmia proceeded to give the washing-machine a solid poke between the eyes with the physical potion, before applying it to the spots of impact. [color=82c6cf]‘This Pokémon is perfectly fine.’[/color] She said to Amelia with a smile before turning to the Rotom. [color=82c6cf]‘Now, scoot off a bit. I need to talk with this young lady.’[/color] [color=f08159]‘Ro~!’[/color] The Rotom jumped out of Amelia's hands, spinning around a bit to give a playful smile at her, which might have meant “thank you” or it might have meant absolutely nothing, but regardless, it headed off a bit so now Kalmia was turned to Amelia. [color=82c6cf]‘Amelia, right?’[/color] She smiled a bit. [color=82c6cf]‘Yes. I am Professor Kalmia. I heard about you. Sounds like you've had quite the adventure already. But don't worry, I'm here to help you have your very own Pokémon journey.’[/color] [color=82c6cf]‘So, first, here’s a Pokédex.’[/color] Kalmia said, reaching into her coat and producing a certain item, handing it over to Amelia. [hider=Pokédex][img]http://i.imgur.com/9UutAX1.png[/img][/hider] [color=82c6cf]‘Now, to explain this thingamajic…’[/color] [hider=Copy-Paste from earier post][color=82c6cf]'First and foremost, your Trainer Cards. They're your ID as a Pokémon Trainer, showing your name, index number as a Pokémon Trainer, a picture of you, the date you got your card, today, and it also shows how many badges you currently have. At the moment, that's zero. If you ever enter the Pokémon League, the Battle Dome or any Pokémon Contests, it will also show your results there.'[/color] Kalmia said. [color=82c6cf]'I took the liberty of inserting your new Trainer Cards into your Pokédexes, for the Pokédex won't function without it, but you can take it out when you need to show it or add a badge to it. It's in the back of the Pokédex.'[/color] (You know how the Pokédex looks like a Game Boy Advance? It's in the place where you'd insert a game cartridge. You may pick what colour yours is~) [color=82c6cf]'Your Pokédex has multiple functions. The main function is to give you information on every Pokémon you encounter and register the Pokémon you have caught. Scan a Pokémon by simply holding the Pokédex towards the Pokémon in question and press the scan-button. You'll be told information about said Pokémon, and by capturing the Pokémon you can also see its expected sizes, what moves it knows, what level it is, what types it is, where it is expected to live, all sorts of stuff. Note, Pokéballs needs to be registered to a person in order for them to function, and the Pokédex does that for you when your Trainer's Card is inserted. It's already linked to the PC as well, so any Pokémon beyond the six you're already carrying will be transported to the PC, and you can retrieve them at any Pokémon Center PC.'[/color] It is common knowledge that you can only have six Pokémon at you at any time. [color=82c6cf]'If you check the Pokédex, you can play the cries of a specific Pokémon you've previously caught. Use that as you wish. You can also use the Pokédex to find out where you might be able to find a specific Pokémon that you've scanned and want to catch... Or, well, you WOULD be able to do that, but the Pokédex has never existed in Isson and as such that data is not recorded. However, you can input it! So, if someone ELSE of you guys has inserted the data of where one might be able to find a specific Pokémon, then it will display on your map similarly! You can also supply each other with information about your previously caught Pokémon if you wish! Do help each other out~!'[/color] So no need for ALL of you to complete the Pokédex if you don't wish to, you can do it as a team. [color=82c6cf]'In addition. Since we are doing this on mission of the Pokémon Research Association, we're actually getting paid. For each Pokémon you catch, the data of where the Pokémon was encountered and such will be recorded, and a number of Pokédollars will be transferred to your accounts. Also, assuming you register a Pokémon trainer battle, you automatically get the winnings transferred to you should you win the battle. Really easy, and you don't lose anything by losing, so you don't have to worry about running out of money out there!'[/color] The Pokémon Association has to do SOMETHING so that Pokémon Trainers don't go broke out there. (… And please ignore the financial contradiction caused by not losing anything by being defeated. I feel you shouldn't have to fear getting into Pokémon battles for monetary reasons!) [color=82c6cf]'It's also a communicator that can be contacted by both phone and Pokégears as well as other Pokédexes. I took the liberty of inputting the contact information of all the other Pokédexes I've handed out today and to my own central Pokédex, but you can register any other people just as you wish. Give me a call anytime you're in trouble and need some advice! I'm not a Pokémon Professor for nothing!'[/color] Kalmia smirked happily, looking out over the new trainers. [color=82c6cf]'Any questions?'[/color][/hider] [color=82c6cf]‘And then, of course. I knew you might appear late, so I kept it safe.’[/color] Kalmia smiled, a smile of someone giving a present they know will be liked, as she reached into her coat again and produced a Pokéball. She handed it over to Amelia. [color=82c6cf]‘I heard a bit about you, so I thought that maybe, it’d be fitting you’d get this one.’[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Litwick! - Pokédex Entry #607 – Litwick, the Candle Pokémon. Litwick feeds on life energy, burning it as fuel. The light is out when not feeding, but when lit it can be used to brighten dark areas. Litwicks present themselves as guides to travelers, but is usually leading them astray to leech on their energy. - Would you like to give Litwick a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] She’d be free to let her new Pokémon out of her Pokéball, interact with him and so, and for a while left on her own or to ask any questions she might have. She’d have the appropriate amount of time and space to herself, if she wanted it. But, whenever she was done, a person would be approaching, a little Pichu walking at his side, attentively paying attention to his trainer’s every move. [hider=Joshua][url=http://i.imgur.com/h6d9fcG.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/H8RAtFr.jpg[/img][/url][/hider] [color=668570]‘Awwww, she’s adorable.’[/color] Joshua said from over there, giving a friendly smile at her while leaning forward a bit to get closer to her height. Reminded of that guy’s existence, Kalmia breathed out. [color=82c6cf]‘Right. So, Amelia. The other new trainers have been engaging one another in battle, to get a bit of experience like that. Joshua over there was left without opponent.’[/color] Kalmia said, and Joshua smiled brightly, waving at her. Pichu was standing by his feet, and the little yellow mouse looked up at his trainer for example and then copied him, looking at Amelia and started waving his tiny hand while smiling brightly and innocently. [hider=Pichu][center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b9/172Pichu.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/njBD4kS.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #172 – Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. It can store electricity in its cheeks, but it's unstable, and may accidentally discharge upon startled or feeling other emotions that my cause it to lose focus. When playing with other Pichu, they touch tails and set off sparks as a test of courage.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=668570]‘Hiiiii. Yupp, we’re totally friendly. I’m Joshua, from Justroad City, and this is Pichu, my friend. We’re starting our Pokémon journey, just like you. You’re cute, so we’d be really happy to offer ourselves as opponents. Of course, we’d battle you seriously, but, you’ll comfort us if we lose, right?’[/color] Joshua grinned as he spoke some potentially confusing words, his voice sweetened for talking to a younger girl. [color=faed96]'Pichu!'[/color] The yellow Pokémon raised his hands to punctuate his trainer's words, looking like he had absolutely no idea what Joshua just said. [color=82c6cf]‘Now, we’re not going to force you to fight if you don’t want to, but would you like to take him on?’[/color] Kalmia asked, gesturing to Joshua with a little smile. _____________________ [@Pink Madness] One way or another, the little creature in the bush was trying to move so it wouldn’t be seen, but Donna’s determined movements paid off. Soon enough, she was able to see down to see… a 0.4 meter tall, berry-like Pokémon with a face, and a smaller other berry hanging on the side, connected by a small green plant-extrusion. [color=e66a7e]‘Cher…’[/color] The Pokémon made a little noise of distress as Donna looked down on it. It had fallen over on a bit of growth, as it’s pretty giant as far as berries goes, having attempted fleeing from being discovered by Donna. Regardless, it now looked up at her where she peeked down into the bush at it, and it was preparing itself for potential encounter. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a7/420Cherubi.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/2j7cb7r.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #420 – Cherubi, the Cherry Pokémon. It stores nutrients for its evolution in the smaller ball, which makes it really tasty and other Pokémon try to eat it. When the smaller ball shrivels, it’s a sign Cherubi will soon evolve. It is attracted to honey. In harsh sunlight, it becomes red.[/i][/color][/center] _____________________ [@Pyromaniacwolf][@Delta44] Everyone was indeed surprised when Shyn suddenly turned and ran for Oaken and Rodger. Champ, the Tyrogue following Shyn, missed his Tackle completely just because of the unexpected turn (and because of being, well, slower). He looked in surprise after the Shinx, seemingly a bit unsure of what to do. [color=9e8d77]‘Champ, foll-’[/color] Rodger started his next command, his expression also a bit confused, but was interrupted by Oaken. [color=7eab87]‘Stop.’[/color] His expression was one of cold calculation, staring intently at Ren. Champ indeed stopped, unsure. Because of Oaken’s command to stop, Champ had remained immobile when Houndour sought in, navigating the bubbles to get close to the Tyrogue and promptly unloaded an Ember into the smaller fighting-type. Champ jumped, clearly considerably damaged, Houndour’s high special attack doing a number on the defensively weak Pokémon, the highly damaged fighting-type spinning around to face the dog. Rodger was itching to give his command, but Oaken was stopping him with a hand. And that, that was when Ren and Shyn unveiled their tactic and flashed the trainers. [color=9e8d77]‘WHATHEFADGALAMUGH-’[/color] Rodger recoiled, closing his eyes and turning away from the battle, considerably startled and clear anger in his expression. Oaken, in the meantime, recoiled as well, but with his eyes shut and considerable annoyance shouted from his whole body-language, his voice sounded out. [color=7eab87]‘ON THE HOUNDOUR! BUBBLE, TACKLE! BOTH OF YOU!’[/color] He gave his command to the surprised Pokémon, taking command of both the competing Pokémon on his side. Neither Pokémon hesitated. Houndour had gotten really close to Ember Champ, and Horsea was pretty close to the Tyrogue. Champ charged headfirst at Houndour, while Horsea flew forward at considerable speed beside the Tyrogue, going in for a point-blank bubble to mirror what Houndour had done, ensuring that staying put would be very hazardous, and dodging the fast bubbles might be hard even if that’s all he’s doing, and that’s without also considering that Champ was charging him. [color=9e8d77]‘Hey! Champ only-’[/color] Rodger started, anger in his voice as he faced Oaken with an imposing figure, which of course went wasted because neither could see. But, Oaken didn’t let him finish the sentence. [color=7eab87]‘SHUT IT!’[/color] He shouted out at Rodger, before looking forward with closed eyes at Ren and Lucian, attempting to open his eyes just a bit, but he clearly couldn’t see well. [color=7eab87]‘I don’t need to see to win…!’[/color] He boasted, his fists clenched while Rodger was still reeling a bit on the side. However, clearly, Rodger couldn’t bear doing [i]nothing[/i] in the face of this, so he turned in the direction he figured Ren was in, and grunted. [color=9e8d77]‘You want to fight? I can give-!’[/color] Rodger called out, also angry, raising his fists and taking a step to advance, before Oaken’s hand slapped into his chest, holding him back. [color=7eab87]‘STAY PUT!’[/color] Oaken commanded, Rodger still reeling. [color=82c6cf]‘Oh, my…’[/color] Kalmia blinked a little on the side, looking over at the fight, away from Amelia a bit as she realized what was happening. They were a bit too far away for Ren or Lucian to hear, but Amelia could. [color=EF284F]‘That, would have disqualified her from an official match.’[/color] Jacques commented to her, apparently done talking to Cathia and coming over with an amused smile. [color=EF284F]‘Quite the hopefuls you’ve attracted. Should I interfere?’[/color] [color=82c6cf]‘Um.’[/color] Kalmia looked at the conflict with a bit of a hesitant expression. [color=82c6cf]‘Only if they actually start punching each other…’[/color] Looking at Rodger, who had been about to advance on Ren had Oaken not stopped him, it didn’t look like that possibility was too far off.