[@Old Amsterdam][@Gardevoiran]

[color=607ebf]'Y-yeah! Good battle! I’ll battle you again when I am better!'[/color] Simon replied to Skylar, giving a bit of a hesitant grin. … Then, he looked towards Skylar with an expression of utmost confidence. [color=607ebf]'You will grow to become an exceptional trainer, Skylar. I know it! Count on it!'[/color] he said, in a way he probably wouldn’t to anyone else. Then, though, there was the matter about his Barboach’s name…

[color=607ebf]'Um… but, hm…'[/color] Simon looked hesitant, looking down at #8t’s fainted form, considering a reply, but before then came Alice’s words. He nodded somewhat happily to her words about becing creative and such, but then looked utterly [i]shocked[/i], his eyes wide in panic, when she told him he wasn’t caring for his friends. [color=607ebf]'W-w-w-what? I- I care! I take care of them! They’re my precious friends! I-'[/color] In confusion, he looked down on Simon #8 again.

[color=607ebf]'Because I want nothing but the best for them, I have to give them all the best name, that is, “Simon”. But, if they’re just all called “Simon”, then it becomes hard to keep track of them, and… no… No, wait!'[/color] Suddenly, his eyes lit up, a fire burning within Simon’s eyes. [color=607ebf]'I know where I’ve gone wrong! I must fix it immediately!'[/color]

Saying so, he took out five Pokéballs, and let them down onto the ground, crashing forth his whole team…

[center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/187Hoppip.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Bpg2ZDN.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c9/412Burmy-Plant.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/u0Kn7Q0.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2a/104Cubone.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/BWVuLs6.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e1/280Ralts.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/M2iR7TF.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/60/339Barboach.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/6IpOtRR.png[/img][/url][/center]

[hider=Full Team Pokédex Entries][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]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #129 – Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. While known for being extremely weak and washed away by even the weakest current, Magikarp can survive even in the most polluted of water. They’re incredibly fertile and have spread to waters all around the world. They jump fairly high, and older Magikarps are known to brave mountains with these jumps, seeking evolution.[/i][/color][/center]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #412 – Burmy, the Bagworm Pokémon. To shield itself from wind or elements, it creates a cloak made out of whatever elements are easily available in the area. Should the cloak be destroyed in battle, it will simply create a new one from the materials where the battle took place. When female Burmy’s evolve, the current cloak becomes part of its body, giving it a new type.[/i][/color][/center]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #104 – Cubone, the Lonely Pokémon. Each Cubone is under the impression its mother is dead and it wears her skull over its head, despite the ridiculous ramifications had this been true. As it never removes the skull (and is apparently born with it), it is said nobody has seen its face. When alone, it cries loudly and makes the skull rattle..[/i][/color][/center]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #280 – Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. The horn on its head can sense emotions, and its own mood will be affected in turn. It will approach positive emotion and its body will warm, while it will shy away from and avoid negativity and hostility. Quite rare to see in nature.[/i][/color][/center]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #339 – Barboach, the Whiskers Pokémon. It buries itself in mud with only its whiskers visible, awaiting prey. The whiskers are very sensitive and serve as a superb radar-system, giving it awareness of its surroundings. It is covered by a slimy film which prevents intrusion of germs and is very slippery if a foe tries to grab it.[/i][/color][/center][/hider]

He faced his damaged Barboach, who was damaged but slowly drifting awake, looking at him in slight confusion…

[color=6ba0c2]'Barbo…?'[/color]

Simon looked otherworldly determined. 

[color=607ebf]'I gave you the best name, but then started referring to you as the number in which you were given the names. That was wrong, it removed the significance of the name. THEREFORE! FROM NOW ON! Barboach, your name… is SIMON!'[/color] Simon called out decisively. Barboach Simon looked confused. 

[color=607ebf]'Hoppip, your name is SIMON!'[/color] [color=f291ab]'Hoppip!'[/color] Hoppip Simon looked super happy.
[color=607ebf]'Magikarp, your name is SIMON!'[/color] [color=eb735e]'Magikarp, karp, karp,'[/color] Magikarp Simon didn’t seem to process this at all and was Splashing on the ground (Magikarp’s is apparently an exception to that water-Pokémon are granted water-bubbles).
[color=607ebf]'Burmy, you will be called… SIMON!'[/color] [color=5ea148]'Burmy…?'[/color] Burmy Simon looked confused.
[color=607ebf]'Cubone, you are SIMON!'[/color] [color=ccaf81]'Cubone.'[/color] Cubone Simon looked indifferent. “Okay”.
[color=607ebf]'And Ralts… your name is SIMON!'[/color] [color=96e070]'Raaaaalts~'[/color] Ralts Simon looked totally content.

[color=607ebf]'TOGETHER, WE WILL BE THE VERY BEST, LIKE NO ONE EVER WAS! TEAM SIMON!'[/color] Simon spun and pointed at the horizon, and for that brief moment it was as if a sun shone from behind them in all their glory. [color=607ebf]'EMBARK!!'[/color] 

… And so, Simon dashed off, Barboach Simon in hand, Hoppip Simon flying along with him, Ralts Simon jumping up on Cubone Simon who carried it along, Burmy Simon hurrying after and Magikarp Simon bouncing after, their team of Simon’s embarking on their Pokémon journey…

Meanwhile.

Vivia blinked a bit at Alice’s words, but avoided her hand for the moment. She smiled happily, though.

[color=b5e6e2]'Oh, no, I’m not the one who’s going to beat myself up, don’t worry. Just, don’t touch me right now. Any moment now, I’m gonna-'[/color] … And then a zap of lightning descended from seemingly nowhere and shot through Vivia, who’s eyes shot open and she jolted from the sudden shock of electricity. [color=b5e6e2]'JJJjjjjjjjjjjjkh…!-'[/color] 

A slightly smoking Vivia then smiled and took Alice’s hand, maybe giving her the slightest of a static zap upon their skin meeting. [color=b5e6e2]'Th-thank you. Hopefully we get scary before the shocks of punishment for losing makes my skin-colour change, ha-ha…'[/color]

[color=f08159]'Ro-to-to-to-to-tom~'[/color] The source of the little zap, Rotom, came back floating down behind Vivia, peeking over her shoulder and grinning at Alice. Venonat, who was still outside the Pokéball, proceeded with staring harshly at Rotom the moment the little ghost appeared.

[color=82c6cf]'Well done, you two!'[/color] Kalmia said happily as they returned. [color=82c6cf]'Oh, yeah, we can get some baths and towels to help get them clean~'[/color] she said and hurried back in, because as her role determines she probably has a boatload of things to keep Pokémon healthy. Meanwhile, Jacques smirked to her words.

[color=EF284F]'Fu-fu. A lot of people are coming for me. I look forward to seeing how you distinguish yourself,'[/color] Jacques replied, and then… [color=EF284F]'… And yes, he can come out,'[/color] he said, taking a step so that he could return Rhyperior to his Pokéball when Kalmia opened the door, and then just dropped the Pokéball where he held it. It crashed into the ground and Rhyperior came out.

[color=ff961f]'[b]RRRRHHHHHHYYYYYYYYY... perior![/b]'[/color] … Rhyperior was out again, looking totally happy to be outside.

[hider=How he looked][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/HU6CJLo.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Vw0Yslp.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider]

Kalmia eventually came out, with a basin of water and towels and whatnot to clean Pokémon. They were free to use those as they pleased, and then…

[color=82c6cf]'And this, is for you!'[/color] Kalmia said, before handing over a couple items…

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Skylar obtained 5 Pokéballs!![/i][/color][/center]
[center][color=6ecff6][i]Alice obtained 5 Pokéballs!![/i][/color][/center]

[color=82c6cf]'Good job out there. Now, Isson’s yours to explore. If you have any questions, I’ll always be but a call away! … Just, take it easy on the calling at night, okay? Haha.'[/color] 

… And that was potentially it, unless there was more they wanted.

They’re currently in Pureplain City.

[hider=Pureplain City][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/90QlLSx.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/V8jzaJE.jpg[/img][/url][/center]

Pureplain City is placed on the south-west brink of Isson, with the town facing the water and spreading quite far. The further in-town you go, the higher the buildings become, but the suburbs spread quite far. In terms of sheer landmass, it might even compete with Worldedge City, although maybe not in height. Life passes normally within this city. Children grow up alongside their parents in houses in the long, friendly streets. Jobs come from the depths of the town in the taller buildings. Schools grow from the reasonably high amount of children in need of tuition. And of course, there are lots of Pokémon.

In Pureplain City, human and Pokémon work together. Be it for manual labour or just for company, Pureplain houses often contain at least one house-hold Pokémon and there are many Trainer's Schools around the city have always been plentifully attended, not counting the recent drop of embarking trainers due to the Team Wars. In addition, Pureplain Harbor is known as the “Gateway of Isson”, as that’s where all the ferries from outside the region dock, giving life to quite the marketplace. A common attraction of the city is the Super Contest stage, but other than that, Pureplain remains what it has always been. Pure and plain.[/hider]

[hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i]
2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Specify what kind you’re looking for.[/i]
3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i]
4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i]
5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i]
6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i]
	6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i]
	6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i]
	6.3. Gym. [i]???[/i]
	6.4. Super Contests. [i]Rank 2 / 4. Where hopefuls become idols![/i]
	6.5. Trainer’s School. [i]Where young trainers study to become better. Has a little park of wild Pokémon.[/i]
	6.6. Kalmia’s Lab. [i]You know you’re always welcome.[/i]
	6.7. Pureplain Harbor. [i]Known as the Gateway of Isson, it has a marketplace and ferries to places.[/i]
7. Familiar Faces. [i]Kalmia’s still in front of you, and then you have each other, of course, if you want to talk. Jacques is still here, as is Eryn and Oaken, Axl and Rodger. Vivia over there, Simon might be possible to catch up to.[/i][/hider]

[i]Connected areas: [/i]
Route 1. [i]Easier path, just follow the bigger road.[/i]
Route 2. [i]Walk through quite an amount of suburbs until you eventually reach the path.[/i]
Sea. [i]There’s water, alright. Can take you anywhere you want to go, assuming you have means to traverse it.[/i]

[hider=Pureplain City, known Pokémon]Common: 
#16 Pidgey
#52 Meowth
#506 Lillipup

Uncommon: 

Rare: 
#353 Shuppet (night)[/hider]

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[@Eklispe][@Joshua Tamashii]

So, Dawkin stepped up to face Alec!

Given that Atlas is immune to Poison, that left Tackle as Koffing’s only barely effective attack. However, as notable, Koffing is immune to ground-type moves with Levitate. That said, Atlas could just Headbutt or Metal Claw as well when Koffing came close, so we’ll assume he did that. Because of the Smokescreen this battle took a bit of time, but given considerable immunity to Tackle Atlas took down Koffing on his own, no problem. He took around 13% damage.

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Atlas grew to Level 12![/i][/color] [/center]


Then there was Wooper against a Nincada. … It was easy work, the Nincada only getting in one weak Leech Seed before Wooper had disposed of it with two Water Guns after the initial Sand Attack and Mud Sport had cancelled each other out somewhat. 

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Wooper grew to Level 10![/i][/color] [/center]


[center][color=6ecff6][i]Dawkin is victorious! Dawkin gained 158P![/i][/color][/center]

[color=874144]‘Aha! I fell for your trap! … Wait, how does this work?’[/color]

So, they managed to fight off the Ninja Boy, and soon enough headed off again. Soon enough, they were approaching their destination. And here… Amelia felt a presence that was flaring out of control.

[hider=Now arriving to][center][h2]Old Tombs Entrance[/h2]

[url=https://i.imgur.com/ALyjMlV.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/ALyjMlVl.png[/img][/url][/center]

On the outside, it didn’t look like anything special. Not too much so, in any case. It was an ancient structure built into the rocks, with probably stairs that led deep underground. Pillars stood, the architecture showing that it had braved the trails of time for ages past, but the recent touch of archaeologists was present as well. That, but… but there was something running amok. There was a former encampment where a couple researchers were currently in the process of fleeing from, and two people were standing up to the incoming attackers. The attackers being numerous small, bipedal rock-like ghosts that quite resembled golems.

[center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/622Golett.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IHxW5zK.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/622Golett.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IHxW5zK.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/622Golett.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IHxW5zK.png[/img][/url][/center]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #622 – Golett, the Automaton Pokémon. These Pokémon were created by ancient scientists and move using an unknown energy which it burns within itself. The source of this energy is unknown, and they’ve each been active for thousands of years. Constructed out of clay, it was meant to protect the civilization that constructed it.[/i][/color][/center]

Bravely standing to face them, was two people. A man and a young girl, and their Pokémon…

[center][url=https://i.imgur.com/BIC2D6t.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/BIC2D6tm.png[/img][/url][/center]

[center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/9e/027Sandshrew.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/9fwphin.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ca/092Gastly.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IP42IPy.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][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #92 – Gastly, the Gas Pokémon. It is comprised almost entirely from almost invisible gases that it has complete control of. It usually defeat an opponent by shrouding them in its own poisonous gases, which causes most beings to faint. Due to its weight, it will be blown away by wind and therefore takes cover.[/i][/color][/center]

… And their Pokémon just promptly fainted, the Gastly Astonished and the Sandshrew Pounded to defeat.

[color=e0ae2d]‘It would appear our Pokémon have fainted, father,’[/color] said the girl.

[color=85765a]‘So it would seem, yes,’[/color] the man replied.

[color=e0ae2d]‘It appears the ghosts of Old Tombs have gotten far more aggressive after the wicked one’s visit, father,’[/color] the girl continued.

[color=85765a]‘It seems so,’[/color] the man confirmed. … The victorious Golett’s advanced on them. While other researchers had already vacated the scene, they stood rigid.

[color=e0ae2d]‘They are advancing on us, father,’[/color] the daughter stated as if unconcerned.

[color=85765a]‘They seem to be, yes,’[/color] the father replied.

[color=e0ae2d]‘They’re picking me up, father,’[/color] the girl reported, as a Golett was grabbing around her waist and hauling her up on its shoulder, her expression not changing in the slightest while reporting these precarious circumstances.

[color=85765a]‘That… that’s no good,’[/color] the father seemed to eventually decide. [color=85765a]‘Mr. Golett, if I may, could you please let go of my daught- oh.’[/color] And that’s when the two others took him by his legs and shoulders to lift up as well.

[color=e0ae2d]‘They are lifting you as well, father,’[/color] the girl stated.

[color=85765a]‘So they are,’[/color] the father replied, also as if unconcerned.

[color=e0ae2d]‘They’re carrying us down into the tombs, father,’[/color] the girl reported.

[color=85765a]‘… Hm. So they are,’[/color] the father confirmed, sounding only the slightest troubled as they were being carried off.

[color=e0ae2d]‘It would appear we are being kidnapped by ghosts, father. Is this cause for concern?’[/color] the girl asked.

[color=85765a]‘… Possibly,’[/color] the man replied, after a short pause.

[color=e0ae2d]‘... Oh,’[/color] … Was all the girl could reply to that.

So that was happening. In fact, the Goletts were trying to grab at any humans that were too close and try to carry them into the tombs. Would Dawkin or Amelia try anything?

Amelia feels that there is some volatile energy burning underground… Something that most certainly reminds her of the lady they very recently confronted.[/hider]

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[@Rune_Alchemist]

Del fainted, but he had bound up Lilligiant’s limbs tightly, slowing the giant plant up considerably. That’s when Claire instead sent out Zeal. Archie clapped excitedly.

[color=2fbdb6]‘There it is! Ooh, fire!’[/color] Archie positively brimmed. [color=2fbdb6]‘Lilligiant, Sleep Powder! Just because you’re slower doesn’t mean the strategy’s changed!’[/color] he commanded, but then… Claire commanded for a Taunt. [color=2fbdb6]‘… Eh. Taunt?’[/color] he looked rather stunned at this development. Indeed, the huge plant was now slower than the Monferno, and the monkey got off his Taunt. Archie started laughing fairly hysterically. 

[color=2fbdb6]‘Hahahahahaha! Taunt? Oooh, that’s terrible! Lilligiant’s only actual attacks are Absorb and Mega Drain! Hahahahaha!’[/color]

… And so, the irked Lilligiant could only Mega Drain at Zeal. However, despite being Not Very Effective, the Mega Drain still stung a notable bit of damage, nothing that could be just dismissed. HOWEVER… while the giant plant was pretty strong, this harsh sunlight blazed onto Zeal, imbuing heat and power, enhancing his fire…

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[@Dusksong]

[color=7eab87]'Why, [i]of course[/i] you’d do that…'[/color] Oaken muttered almost accusingly at Eryn’s plan. [color=7eab87]'Skorupi, we’re going offensive! You only need to hit once or twice! Forward, a bit to the right! Knock-Off!'[/color]

[color=606094]'Skorupi…!'[/color] Skorupi dove forward, trying to follow the sound of Dei’s Growl, which reduced its attack but still left him wanting to attack. 

[color=7eab87]'More right!'[/color] Oaken resupplied when Skorupi was somewhat off mark. by some sheer luck, they managed to trade another set of blows, Dei hit somewhat by Knock-Off while Skorupi was scratched and burned, forcing Skorupi to run off again in a slight panic while Dei got to recover from the blow he took.

[color=7eab87]'Stay! Turn!'[/color] Oaken commanded, and Skorupi somehow got it, turning about to face Dei again, breathing heavily. Both Pokémon were now significantly damaged, not much left.

[color=7eab87]'Just… one more hit. We’ll do it again,'[/color] Oaken commanded, and Skorupi made ready, for what could be the final clash of the match. Would Eryn give any particular commands for this?