[@Rune_Alchemist] Ralia went and tilted her head at Infernape. Infernape, still with arms crossed, looked right back down at the little psychic fairy with a passive look. Ralia felt that there was a certain amount of relief on the Infernape’s mind, like a great tension had suddenly been released. Oh, and Ralia could sense a couple of young, innocent-feeling looks from further ahead. Peeking past a corner… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/76/390Chimchar.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/VaOHUt7.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #390 – Chimchar, the Chimp Pokémon. A gas burns in its stomach that fuels the flame behind it, which is extremely difficult to put out except for when it puts out its own flames to protect its surroundings while asleep. It lives on craggy mountains, using its agility and grip to scale sheer cliffs and walls.[/i][/color][/center] … Was a couple of heads, that had a particular relation to this Infernape. Suffice to say, had Maple and Ellyn’s journey reached much further, it may also have abruptly ended at the hands of a protective parent. Meanwhile, Claire was announcing her challenge. Anise grinned, while Ellyn raised her eyebrows a little in surprise. [color=db845c]‘Wait, you’re gonna wrestle a-!?’[/color] Maple sounded out in amazement looking at Claire from somewhat behind, still surrounded by her fire Pokémon. Pangoro, of course, heard her. He munched a bit on the leaf in his mouth, glaring at her while all the “henchmen” tried to copy him, one which accidentally bit apart his leaf and is now panicking. Then… Pangoro grinned. [color=9e9d9e]‘Goro!’[/color] He shouted out, jumping forward to meet Claire, large arms held wide in order to wrestle her. Now, seeing how Pokédex entries tell that Pangoros are strong enough to “send a dump truck flying”, there is likely no discussion about which of the two is the stronger. That said, Pangoro here understood the meaning of [i]fun[/i]. Now, do you want to do this the long version, or the short version? [hider=Short Version]Tumble, tussle, roll and fumble. While Pangoro’s far stronger than Claire, she’s used to this sort of thing and can pull tricks to outmaneuver the giant panda. However, Pangoro here’s an experienced player of the game, often having wrestled other Pokémon of the mountain and caught on soon enough. After some rolls on the ground, Claire would inevitably find herself on the ground pinned, though she may have put up quite the fight before that point. Pangoro would definitely have fun.[/hider] [hider=Long Version]Pangoro went forth, arms wide to meet Claire head on. However, we was leaving rather large gaps for her to slip through, probably intentionally because he’s so far stronger than a human. Would this be a mistake he’d live to regret? Or would she meet his contest of strength? How does Claire counter?[/hider] __________________________ [@Pikmin Eye] Martin pulled the keycard on the door, and a green light lit. The door opened. [hider=Should you choose to enter][center][h2]Factory Base[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/kM0TJuf.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/3SeirmU.png[/img][/url][/center] In what clearly should be an abandoned factory, a base has been established. Old machines tinker and toll, the sounds echoing through the corridors of a tight and empty-feeling base. High to the top yet tight between walls, machines of different kinds adorning the sides serving who knows what purpose, seemingly every door needs a keycard to pass. Sunlight peeks down through the window ceiling, making one question where exactly in the relatively sun-less Industrial District this is supposed to be. What secrets lies behind these walls? … Well, if you’re not afraid of delving in where you do not belong, then perhaps you can find out. Martin finds himself in an empty, large room. There are no people in his immediate vicinity, but judging by the jackets hanging on the hanger to his right, clearly someone’s here somewhere. This looks like a potential lounge, with sofas and tables to sit around… except… there’s nobody here, and the grey walls and sounds of machinery makes for an altogether unpleasant experience. Fortunately, there does seem to be some directions placed on the walls. Unfortunately, almost every door around him needs a keycard. His doesn’t work. Left is a healing station for healing Pokémon, with two beds in the smaller room. Huh. To the right is a larger steel door which the signs call “production area”. Martin’s keycard won’t give him access there. Ahead of him is a corridor, leading with two doors on either side before meeting a t-crossway in the end. Left is “Laboratory”, right is unmarked. Martin’s keycard opens neither. Towards the end of the corridor, in the t-cross, there are once again pointing. To the right is the stairs down, leading to Storage, Testing Area and Underground. To the left, Sleeping Quarters and Offices… and voices. From within an opened door to the left there can be heard people talking. Two older, calmer individuals and one young male clearly agitated voice. Martin could choose to eavesdrop, but not without potential risk of being noticed. What would Martin do? [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/rqgUwg9.png[/img][/center] Green is exit. Blue is doors you can go through. Red is inaccessible doors. Chansey is a healing station. The voices come from the blue door in the top-left. The stairs down is the blue door in top-right.[/hider] __________________________ [@Pirouette] With great interest, Joshua listened to the story which Erika found it in herself to tell him. At the end of it, he was smiling widely and looked pretty happy. [color=668570]‘I see~ Well, I am honored you’d share such a story with me,’[/color] Joshua said and tipped his headphones. [color=8a685f]‘Hm. Sno’s your first Pokémon, received by Kalmia, right? … Did she know?’[/color] Joshua asked with a smirk as he looked at her. [color=668570]‘I actually have a similar story, just a little in reverse. Want to hear it?’[/color] [hider=If she wanna hear it]Once when Joshua was young, his family took him to the Pokémon Park to the west of Justroad City. That was simply a vacation-like visit of the family, because the Pokémon Park is a friendly place. … Except tiny and endlessly curious Joshua ran through a hole in the hedge and his parents didn’t notice until he was gone out of sight. Because he was really young, Joshua doesn’t actually remember that much of what happened other than very vague memories, but apparently he was gone for days and a search was sent underway. There was a young boy working at the Park that had dutifully joined in with searching for the missing boy. A Pokémon, a Ralts, that suddenly appeared in front of him gestured them to follow, which was rare because of how shy Ralts usually are. So, he was guided to where young Joshua had become friends with basically the entire fairy and mouse Pokémon population, becoming the young prince of Pokémon Park and playing with them and eating berries alongside them, until some of the Pokémon thought it was time for him to go home. Joshua didn’t want to go home at all, but then the other boy offered that he could come back whenever he wished. After all, young Ewan worked there, he could make sure young Joshua was safe while frolicing in the Park. Joshua had been touched, and declared they’d be best friends forever. [color=668570]‘And, well, that’s still working out, isn’t it?’[/color] Joshua chuckled. [color=668570]‘Unfortunately, I grew up more as a normal street kid than a magical Pokémon prince with a special connection to Pokémon from then on out. Still, I’ve always found it easy to connect to Pokémon somehow, I go off on my own and Ewan had to reign me in. Guess my story had a different purpose than yours. Besides, it’s fine if I’m not a fairy tale prince. I can be a prince for whoever wants me to be~’[/color][/hider] Then Joshua could go off with a wave, and Erika could look after her current team before heading to rest. Then, in the morning, Erika woke up and could head for the Miner’s Shop to see what’s new. [color=debd92]‘Good morning, Erika! Sleep well?’[/color] Isaac asked her. [color=debd92]‘Today’s not as amazing as yesterday yet, but still pretty good. One of our miners found a rare Old Amber tonight, that one will be worth a bunch.’[/color] [hider=Miner’s Shop][list] [*] Hard Stone - 250P [*] Normal Gem - 1,000P [*] Poison Gem - 100P [*] Damp Rock - 2,500P [*] Thunder Stone - 2,000P [*] Leaf Stone - 5,000P [*] Sun Stone - 2,250P [*] Shiny Stone - 1,250P [*] Helix Fossil - 5,200P [*] Old Amber - 10,000P [*] Shield Fossil - 4,150P[/list][/hider] Then, Erika showed the gem she found to be appraised. [color=debd92]‘Oh! This is… a Bug Gem! Do you know of these gems, Erika?’[/color] Here’s an explanation anyway. [color=debd92]‘If a Pokémon holding a type gem uses a move that’s the same type as the gem, they can use the energy of the gem to make their move [i]magnificently[/i] more powerful! This expands the gem, though, making it useless, a grey husk. It’s a bit frowned upon to use them in official battles for a power-boost, but while exploring as a Pokémon Trainer they can help you out in a pinch! Oh, and some collectors would pay a handsome sum for them, if you can find them. Plenty of collectors in Freecape Town…’[/color] So Isaac told. Anyways. She could finish up her task there and then get going. She could now do as she liked. She’s still in the Frozen Cave Mines. [hider=Did she want to go challenge trainers on Route 5? If so, here]Erika went out on Route 5 seeking her way to Stillwood, but encountered a number of trainers on the way. First, there was a young woman walking southward with a purpose, but she could be easily distracted for a moment. If after any battle she feels that her Pokémon have suffered considerable damage, she can take them to a Pokémon Center. [url=https://i.imgur.com/h97zJYQ.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/h97zJYQ.png[/img][/url] [color=e66832]‘Um, I came this way from Redcoast City… The Stone Store is in Raremine Town, right? That’s this way, I think… Oh, you’re a trainer! Let’s have a battle!’[/color] Lass Jamie would like to battle! [hider=Lass Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a7/427Buneary.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/fuBt8Zj.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #427 – Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. It rolls up its long ears, then unrolls them with great force to slap enemies. This attack stings enough to make adults jump and crush boulders to dust. It uses its ears not only to attack, but also to sense danger--they stand straight up when it senses a threat. Its fluffy fur lets it sleep in warmth and comfort on cold nights.[/i][/color][/center] Will start out with Baby-Doll Eyes to lower the opponent’s attack, and then dash forth to Pound. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/187Hoppip.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Bpg2ZDN.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #187 – Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon. Known to drift on winds, Hoppip is known to clutch to others of its kind to not be separated or to prevent being blown away. It is so light, even the gentlest breeze can lift it. When Hoppips gather, it is said spring is on the way.[/i][/color][/center] Will Tail Whip and then Tackle. If it isn’t damaged fast enough, Synthesis will keep it in play indefinitely. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/133Eevee.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/8qzlgnk.png[/img][/url][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokédex Entry #133 – Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon. It’s a very rare Pokémon known to have a very unstable genetic makeup. Depending on where it lives, it is known to use evolution into different forms as means to survive harsher climates. It has eight currently known evolutions.[/center][/i][/color] Will Sand-Attack, potentially Tail Whip and then Tackle. Adaptability gives its Normal-type moves a considerable strength bonus![/hider] There was a young boy walking around on his own. Though, approaching, one could easily be surprised with the serious and annoyed tone he started talking with. [url=https://i.imgur.com/1ARUD7M.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1ARUD7M.png[/img][/url] [color=ffd363]‘You. Tell me, what I’m doing out here, again? I was supposed to be learning, but nothing in this journey has so far taught me anything I couldn’t have learned in school. I doubt you’ll teach me anything, either!’[/color] School Kid Adrian would like to battle! [hider=School Kid Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/17/109Koffing.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1WQCnZi.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #109 – Koffing, the Poison Gas Pokémon. It fills itself with lighter-than-air gases to float, and concocts them into poisonous gases within. When agitated, it expels the gases within into a poisonous smoke-screen. However, it can fail the process and randomly blow up. At higher temperatures, it is especially prone to blowing up at little to no provocation.[/i][/color][/center] Will Poison Gas at its opponent, and then attempt using Smokescreen to keep a distance and Smog when it has the chance to attack. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8b/021Spearow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/oaBvlQG.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #21 – Spearow, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. It eats bugs in grassy areas. It cannot fly very high, but uses its wings to blow insects out of grass for easy pickings. It’s very territorial, and its reckless nature means it will stand up to even far tougher opponents to defend its claim. It has a loud cry it uses to warn other of its kind of danger.[/i][/color][/center] Will Leer and then Fury Attack or Peck like crazy. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/69/524Roggenrola.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/fegTVwi.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #524 – Roggenrola, the Mantle Pokémon. First discovered around a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure, it was compressed to be hard as steel underground. Inside each there is an energy core that keeps it moving. It’s only anatomy is the hexagonal ear in front, making out the world through sound. It has a tendency to move towards sounds.[/i][/color][/center] Depending on the opponent it may Sand Attack and Harden, though otherwise it might just go for Headbutt. Sturdy means it cannot be taken out in one move![/hider] There was a strangely dressed guy with blue hair collapsed on the ground. Upon further examination, it appeared he was just exhausted. [url=https://i.imgur.com/47PRP1P.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/47PRP1P.png[/img][/url] [color=d081f7]‘M-my fortune [sub](that I told myself)[/sub] said that a trip through Mt. Strength would change my life. … Uuuuuuuurgh…’[/color] Didn’t sound like he appreciated the trip. Then suddenly, he blinked up at Erika and jumped to his feet with an eager expression. [color=d081f7]‘… You know what would make me feel better? Establishing my dominance over you. Yeah. BEND TO MY WILL!’[/color] Psychic Mason would like to battle! [hider=Psychic Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c1/436Bronzor.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Z1yC6Yx.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #436 – Bronzor, the Bronze Pokémon. They were found in ancient tombs, and implements shaped like them are too. Ancient people seem to believe the pattern on their back had mysterious powers. They are closely related to mirrors in ancient writing, yet no surface of it is properly reflective. X-raying it, there’s nothing inside.[/i][/color][/center] Will use Confusion and Hypnosis in equal measure. Has Tackle if Confusion isn’t effective. Heatproof makes fire-attacks only do normal damage to it, despite Steel-type! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/574Gothita.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/jdvUXq8.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #574 – Gothita, the Fixation Pokémon. They’re always staring at something, especially trainers and their Pokémon, and can become so obsessed with watching that it doesn’t notice incoming attacks. It is said they’re watching something only they can see. Their ribbon-like feelers amplify their Psychic power.[/i][/color][/center] May use Tickle, Play Nice and Fake Tears to weaken the opponent in some combination, and then go for Confusion. Has Pound if Confusion isn’t effective. Competitive will drastically increase its Special Attack if any of its stats are lowered! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/36/527Woobat.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/QUIbNMI.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #527 – Woobat, the Bat Pokémon. It inhabits dark forests and caves. It emits ultrasonic waves from its nostrils to learn about its surroundings. They’re known to attach to living beings, and upon separation they leave behind a heart-shaped mark. The mark of a Woobat is supposedly known to bring good fortune.[/i][/color][/center] Depending on the opponent, will Confusion or Gust.[/hider] Then there was an older man that was coming from the south, who had a very eager look in his eyes and equipped for an investigation of some kind. He sought out Erika on his own. [url=https://i.imgur.com/dTV2REU.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/dTV2REU.png[/img][/url] [color=d6d6b8]‘I heard there’s some cool stuff under Lakewatch Town!? I gotta research them! But, there are supposedly strong Pokémon down there. Can I test you out to learn if I’m ready?’[/color] Ruin Maniac Wilhelm would like to battle! [hider=Ruin Maniac Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/551Sandile.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/T5ge4SL.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #551 – Sandile, the Desert Croc Pokémon. They live hidden in hot desert sands to keep their body temperature from dropping. It’s capable of submerging itself and swimming in sand, only its nose and eyes sticking up occasionally. Due to not being confident in hunting, it usually goes after things that have collapsed in the desert.[/i][/color][/center] Will Sand Attack and then Bite. Moxie means its Attack will rise if it manages to take a Pokémon out. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6c/081Magnemite.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/rjLabZS.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #81 – Magnemite, the Magnet Pokémon. It floats by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units on its side. It is attracted to electricity and will home in and feed on it, in case of a shortage you might want to check the breaker box for Magnemites. It is eerily silent, known to appear out of seemingly nowhere with a sudden Thunder Wave.[/i][/color][/center] Supersonic and then Thundershock. Magnet Pull means Steel Pokémon cannot escape. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/07/274Nuzleaf.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/yUY8o4I.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #274 – Nuzleaf, the Wily Pokémon. It lives in densely overgrown forests, where it bores holes in large trees to live in. It pulls a lead from its head and makes a flute with. The flute, sometimes heard by forest-land travelers, have special powers that strike fear and uncertainty into people’s hearts. It dislikes having its long nose pinched.[/i][/color][/center] Considerably more powerful Pokémon than the rest Erika faced here! Will start the battle with Fake Out, meaning the first turn is cut for some immediate damage. Nature Power translates to Stun Spore on Route 5, so it will attempt to paralyze them if possible. It will then commit to Razor Leaf for damage, but has Pound if Razor Leaf turns ineffective. Early Bird means it will wake up quickly from sleep.[/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Eklispe][@Joshua Tamashii] Dawkin and Amelia stepped back, though Route 6 is as known the route with no real hiding spots. Vast Plains indeed, the best cover is the fact that the route is not entirely flat so you you can theoretically hide behind a hill. Not really given much reason to bother with them, except for a Tyrunt that momentarily stopped and stared at them curiously, the ancient Pokémon kept on running. There were numerous slams of combat from within the sandstorm, and then a Whirlwind from Pidgeot sent the sand scattering around. The dissipating sand revealed that Hippowdon had dug down into the ground again and escaped as it came under fire, but the chaos it had caused was definite. Amelia had attempted to look at the trainer. It was a woman, blonde hair, wearing white… but she couldn’t see that much from over here. The driver, a man in a brown coat wearing glasses, spun to look at anyone present, which was more than just Dawkin and Amelia due to being on the road to Raremine Town now. [color=8a685f]‘Trainers! Stop those Pokémon!’[/color] He called. His Bronzong had captured quite a few with Psychic abilities, and having dealt with the Hippowdon the Yanmega, Rapidash and Pidgeot once again took off in different direction, using speed, fire and wind to discourage escape by the fleeing ancient Pokémon. From having been hidden underground, multiple Pokémon suddenly sprung forth from under the ground. Sandshrews showed up and grabbed onto Anorith and Archen, more than one on each, with the occasional Sandslash mixed in to take Tyrunts. Drilburs showed up trying to dig holes for the ancient Pokémon to fall into, while two Diggersby grabbed onto the heads of Craniados with each hand, trying to pull them under. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/9e/027Sandshrew.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/9fwphin.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #27 – Sandshrew, the Mouse Pokémon. It lives in arid regions burrowing deep underground. It emerges only to hunt for food, which it catches by lounging out of their burrows. If threatened, it curls into a protective ball and bounces off from enemy attacks. If it gets cold at night, its body will coat itself with a fine dew.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/0b/028Sandslash.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/JGwarMX.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #28 – Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. It uses its claws to dig rapidly and climb trees. It wields these claws to cut at opponents with great skill. If endangered, it either curls into a ball of sharp spines and rolls at enemies or it kicks up a sandstorm. Its spines and claws often break from hard use, but they grow back within a day.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cf/529Drilbur.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/y8oAR0r.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #529 – Drilbur, the Mole Pokémon. They and Excadrills dig out mazelike nests underground in which they live. Drilbur is known for being able to travel very fast through soil, able to reach 30 mph by putting its claws together and spinning rapidly, drilling through earth. They’re known to be rather friendly around people.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/34/660Diggersby.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/S4c21kz.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #660 – Diggersby, the Digging Pokémon. It uses its ears, which are strong enough to reduce bedrock to rubble, to dig its way through the earth. With its ears being able to lift tons of weight, they’re often employed around construction sites and is to great help. It is, however, known for lounging lazily for hours at a time.[/i][/color][/center] These Ground-Pokémon had all struck more or less at once, they couldn’t time it perfectly, and they all fought to grab the ancient Pokémon and pull them into the holes they had created. Now, it didn’t always go perfectly, the ancient Pokémon saw no desire to be pulled into holes and resisted, but a ground-type’s advantage over rock-type was mostly apparent, and this was an exercised plan. [color=8a685f]‘NO! STOP THEM!’[/color] The driver shouted upon seeing what happened. His and the trainer’s Pokémon were effective where they were, striking away the Ground-types with what moves they had, but there were only four of them. Quite a few were going to get away. A couple of Sanshrews and Drilburs nearby were trapping those four ancient Pokémon that had come running by them earlier. Would Amelia and Dawkin do anything?