[center][color=#d3381c][h3]~Claire Blackwood~[/h3][/color][/center] [@PlatinumSkink] [hider=Current Team] [img]https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/anim/normal/ralts.gif[/img] Ralia, Ralts Level: 12 Status: Still Alive~ [img]http://www.pokewiki.de/images/a/a0/Pok%C3%A9monsprite_165_Platin.png[/img] Ritz, Ledyba Level 12 Status: Fainted [img]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c2/Spr_5b_415_f.png[/img] Lure, Combee Level 10 Status: 100% health [img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a5/Spr_5b_015.png[/img] Del, Beedrill Level 10 Status: 100% [/hider] [hider=Inventory] 9613$ Antidote x1 pokeball x1 Focus Band x1 Claire obtained TM98, Power-Up Punch. Badge Collection: Challenge Badge - Redcoast Town, Hector. [/hider] [hr] The rock came spinning, intent on knocking her out with a full force blow. It seemed though, her luck was going to hold out. The spin of the slab was upset just enough, just enough to throw its vertical spin off, angling it to the side and She braced herself for impact. The heavy stone slab slammed into the ground in front of her, the small change in trajectory enough to keep it from hitting her directly. The momentum of the heavy slab carved right through the floor, swinging around and launching itself into the air again with enough momentum to send it sailing over her, with just enough room for her to duck and avoid it. Ralia spun on a single foot, leaning over as the slab sailed straight over her. [color=39b54a]"Rrrral~"[/color] She laughed happily. When the slabs rampage was done and the dust had settled, the Ralts fixed her gaze back on Coneldurr. The clones had lost whatever formation they had and were scattered around, two who had fled in the same direction were hugging each other, apparently happy they had survived. Another one was playing dead. A third seemed to be waving a white flag of surrender. Of course, Claire was too caught up in trying to keep Lure alive to notice. To say she was panicking a bit, was an understatement. Lure dodged them like a pro, buzzing in annoyance each time Conkeldurr's massive arms just barely missed her. It was easy enough for a smaller pokemon to dodge a larger one. Like a human trying to swat a fly. Doable, but not the easiest thing to do. The muscled pokemon was trained, too - and there was only so much Lure could do to dodge. One mistake, and she'd be a squashed little bug. One false move and she'd be... well, a dead little bug, that's what. [color=#d3381c]"Lure-!"[/color] The bee made a tiny err in judgement, and the incoming attack was aimed right for where she was dodging to. [color=f7941d]"C-combee!"[/color] The combee cried out in a slightly annoyed fashion, recoiling as if to say 'Not in the faces!' But the blow never came. [color=f7941d]"B-bee?"[/color] [color=#d3381c]"E-eh?"[/color] Claire and Lure questioned in unison as the Conkeldurr jerked, his swing messing up completely, allowed Lure to easily dodge it. The muscled pokemon staggered, glaring towards Ralia in anger as she had survived the hit and attempted to take another step towards them. He merely stumbled again,trying to raise his head and look forwards and keep going, but even as big as he was he couldn't stand, and fell backwards, slamming into the floor. Claire simply watched in stunned silence for a moment, taking a few seconds to process what had happened. Okay Claire. Play it cool. You're cool. You won. play it cool. You can do that. play it cool. [color=#d3381c]"Wheee~!"[/color] Attempt at playing cool failed. A huge grin spread across Claire's face as the large pokemon fainted, unable to contain her excitement. She in fact, could not contain so much excitement nor keep it to herself. In a display of joyous victory, she wrapped Anise in an extremely tight hug and caught up in the moment - planted a kiss right on her cheek. [color=#d3381c]"We did it! Bwahahaha!"[/color] She jumped, still hugging Anise before releasing her. [color=#d3381c]"I owe you and your pokemon big time! Dinner's on me or somthin', ahaha!"[/color] In her own display of victory, Ralia and her clones began crowded around the fainted Conkeldurr, poking the pokemon hesitantly as if it'd suddenly pop back up and resume the battle. When it didn't, the clones let out a cry of victory and began climbing over the fainted pokemon. The one with the white flag placed it right on the Conkeldurr's head after scribbling a green little symbol of victory on it. They proceeded to climb on each other, posing for victory before finally disappearing. The real Ralia jumped off the fainted Conkeldurr, right into Claire's arms. [color=#d3381c]"Eee, you guys did so great!"[/color] She laughed, hugging the pokemon, twirling happily in excitement. Lure simply buzzed in impatience. "Not even you're sour mood can get me down, Lure." [color=f7941d]"Bee."[/color] The bee bumped Claire on the side of the head. [color=#d3381c]"Not gonna work ya little bug! Mood is totally, un-ruinable!"[/color] Claire stuck her tongue out playfully at Lure who merely rolled its six eyes, before narrowing its eyes at Ralia who merely laughed tiredly and snuggled against Claire. [color=f7941d]"C-combee!"[/color] Ralia waved dismissively, earning a disgruntled huff from the Combee who remained silent as Hector started congratulating her. The gym leader grabbed her hand, giving her the badge, pressing it into her hand, and handing her a TM. Power up punch! She knew the move well - it was a staple of fighting type pokemon pretty much everywhere in her opinion. She'd definitely save that for later. [color=#d3381c]"Ahaha, don't worry. I'm not gonna loose this!"[/color] She laughed, taking a long good look at the badge. Huhm, maybe she should get a nice case to display them in after a bit of a break. Before she could comment further though, the sound of a pokemon evolving caught her ears. Claire swiveled her head towards Del. A crack of light appeared in the Kakuna's shell, as another pokemon emerged. [color=#d3381c]"E-eh?"[/color] .... Ahh...it was a good run. But now the sweet embrace of death was calling. He could feel himself slipping into unconsciousness, the sounds of his allies still fighting. Of course, being the weak little bug he was he wasn't meant for fighting something like a Conkelduur. He could only hope his sacrificed was not in vein. [color=yellow]"K-ka-kuna?"[/color] Wait a minute. He suddenly felt very cramped in this shell, and he could feel consciousness returning. H-had some miracle happened? Had he been saved from the sweet embrace of death? Had his trainer actually managed to pull off a win or something? Before he could question it further, he found himself breaking free from the shell, insect wings first as they buzzed, pulling him out of hits protective embrace. [color=Yellow]"B-beedrill?"[/color] [color=#d3381c]"Ah...D-del! You evolved!"[/color] Claire's voice was the first thing he heard upon evolving. The redhead dashed over, grinning brightly. [color=#d3381c]"Aha, All of you did so great, especially you, Del."[/color] She reached towards the Beedrill, patting the top of its head, earning a small pleased buzz from him. Well, maybe he could get used to this. Just as long as he didn't have to fighting anything that seriously overpowered again. [color=#d3381c]"Ah...wait a minute."[/color] She walked over to where Ritz had fainted, taking out his pokeball and returning him to it. "Heh, I'll get you something nice later." she turned back to hector, still grinning widely. [color=#d3381c]"Whew, that was a good workout."[/color] She giggled, walking over to where she had tossed her jacket and picking it back up, putting it back on as she placed the badge inside of her bag. [color=#d3381c]"Ah man, been that stressed since I actually battled my dad seriously."[/color] She laughed again, petting Ralia on top of her head. [color=#d3381c]"I'd stick around and revel in my glorious victory more, but I have a date with a friend at the contest practice hall."[/color] Whew, it was getting pretty late in the day though, wasn't it? Hey, maybe she could introduce Anise and Yvonne and have a threesome or something! ...snrk, okay that sounded wrong. Bad brain, out of the gutter. [color=#d3381c]"Hey hey, Anise!"[/color] She returned her pokemon to their pokeballs and turned to Anise. [color=#d3381c]"Hey hey, call me later alright? I seriously owe you big time for lending me some pokemon, but I gotta go now or Yvonne's gonna probably yell at me or somethin', heh."[/color] [hr] Actions: Leave the gym, head towards the pokemon center and then meet up with Yvonne.