[@Ephemeral] Erza sprinted after the Blitzles, intent on catching up to them, though the equinus Pokémon were definitely faster than him. Then he sent out Extraordinary, whom… is also slower than the Blitzles. When they’re running, Extraordinary will have trouble catching up to them. Astonish is a physical move, after all. The Blitzles were still running. Might need to rethink that a bit. __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] Frans looked a bit confused at the pat on the back. Pokéballs? Frans pointed with a smile to his belt. Favorite snack? [color=ffb57d]‘Huh?’[/color] Partner in crime? [color=ffb57d]‘Uh.’[/color] Would that be Parvati? Then he looked completely lost for safety goggles, climbing gear and dumbbells. Then… battle face. Frans looked utterly confused, but not dissuaded enough to not attempt to go along with the demand. So, battle face. Make the Pokémon fear him. [color=ffb57d]‘A-aaaaarrrr…!’[/color] A somewhat nervous Frans raised a fist and opened his lips to intentionally show (extremely white) teeth for Claire, trying to frown to look angry while his eyes still looked confused. For battle stance he’d try to turn his side towards the opponent in a stance that totally looked like he was going to fence with said opponent, except he had only lifted his fists, and looked towards Claire to wonder if he was doing alright and what on earth he was doing. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand then came the physical training. Turned out Frans wasn’t quite as able-bodies as Claire, to put it mildly. He was entirely alright physically for his age, slim and healthy enough, but his physical endurance left something to be desired. 100 pushups, 100 situps and 10 km run was way above his capabilities, but Claire was always there with a giant bee with very pointy stingers to keep him motivated, along with the whistle that she now has and can add to inventory. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Claire had Whistle all along![/i][/color][/center] All in all, she had Frans sweating and panting in a pile on the ground by the time she was finished, Parvati looking on in mild concern when she arrived to that. Then she tested Parvati. The Togekiss was, by all intents and purpose, a Pokémon that was already Pokémon League worthy. Agility was exceptional and battle ability was off the charts, as far as Claire could tell. Sooooooooo, attacking Frans. [color=ffb57d]‘Huh? W-wait!?’[/color] Frans asked in alarm where he lay on the ground, while Parvati looked confused at Claire. Buuuut, okay. Parvati turned and unleashed an Air Slash towards Frans… [color=ffb57d]‘WAAH!’[/color] Frans jumped out of the way in a weirdly comical way and just got out of the way as the Air Slash carved a small tunnel into the ground just where Frans had been lying. [color=ffb57d]‘P-Parvati, try to hold back…!’[/color] Frans asked with desperation, shaking in his boots as Parvati looked at her wing considering how exactly to do that. The tests that followed resulted in everything between small puffs of wind that did nothing and additional tunnels formed behind where Frans had just ducked under, leaving his hat in mid-air above the Air Slash he just dodged under before the hat fell back down on his head. Then, it was time to engage a wild Pokémon! … The first few were slammed off into the distance by Air Slashes. [color=ffb57d]‘C’mon, Parvati! You can do it! Hold back…!’[/color] They engaged a Bronzor for the specific reason that the steel-type would take less damage from Air Slash. Frans stood determined, displaying the battle face and stance Claire had taught him, Parvati flying cautiously as they faced the Bronzor… [color=ffb57d]‘Parvati! Held Back Air Slash!’[/color] Frans commanded, and Parvati called out in affirmation, before throwing her wing, and… succeeded! After numerous failures against other Pokémon, a weak Air Slash flew through the air and hit Bronzor, who staggered back in mid-air, damaged but not taken out. [color=ffb57d]‘Alright! Now, Pokéball! Bronzor, I CHOOSE YOU!’[/color] Frans said, raising a hand and turning his extravagant hat backwards on his head (which did not have the same effect as a peaked cap) before doing the most exaggerated throw over him using his whole body to throw, and the Pokéball flew over at Bronzor and hit. The bronze Pokémon was absorbed by a red light into the Pokéball. [color=ffb57d]‘Yes! Alright, now…!’[/color] Frans clutched both fists and looked on, seeing the Pokéball fall to the ground. The ball rolled once, it rolled twice, it rolled thriiiiiice… [hider=result][i]CRASH![/i] The ball blew open and Bronzor came out. [color=ffb57d]‘Nooooooooooooo…! What did I do wrong…!?’[/color] Frans cried out, falling down to his knees, tears threatening again, Parvati floating over him looking sad… [color=529eab]‘Bronzor? Bronzor…?’[/color] the Bronzor asked, looking about itself over there. This is where Ralia could suddenly sense something with her telepathic abilities on the wild Pokémon. Something that was a bit out of the ordinary. Bronzor was confused as to why it hadn’t been captured. [i]It had accepted Frans as a trainer, yet the Pokéball had blown open on its own.[/i] … Claire and Ralia’s actions?[/hider] __________________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] [@Eklispe] Darkrai held still, listening to Joshua’s little speech, eyeing him with an analyzing gaze, the cloth-like darkness extending from its shoulders and pelvis flowing as if caught by an unseen wind. It indeed did not accept Joshua’s hand, however it appeared to accept the words he said on account of that it floated back and planted itself on the floor of the tomb, on the other side of the hole it had created when it emerged. [color=e0ae2d]‘…’[/color] The girl was standing silently at the side, camera in hand, determined expression on her face. She was entirely intending on taking pictures of this event. The people present are free to exchange a number of more sentences… when suddenly Darkrai flew up into the air for a second. That’s when the roof detonated. Or, more accurately, the roof was caved in. A massive beam had impacted the roof above the tomb and cracked straight through, shooting a dangerous rain of rocks down- And then Darkrai blasted out a Dark Pulse. Not in offensive purpose, merely to scatter the rocks so they didn’t hit anyone present. There was now a giant hole in the ceiling, and light from the crescent moon shone down into the tomb from the heavens, because it’s totally night now, you totally spent that long in the tomb. In the center of that light, right in the way of where the moon was now placed, the Pokémon shining and glittering as if divine. She looked down into the crypt, gazing towards Darkrai and the other inhabitants, the moon behind her outlining her sparkling form. [hider=the form][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4a/488Cresselia.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/BGZjksf.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #488 – Cresselia, the Lunar Pokémon. A Legendary Pokémon. Shiny particles are released from her wings like a veil. Said to represent the crescent moon, she has the power to dispel nightmares and holding one of her feathers as you go to sleep is said to assure joyful dreams. A celebrated Pokémon, she is said to have spread her feathers at a time when Darkrai was causing nightmares throughout the land. While normally a very docile and friendly Pokémon, she becomes exceedingly hostile in the presence of Darkrai.[/i][/color][/center] Darkrai faced its rival for a couple seconds, and then floated back. Back to behind Joshua, giving him a look as it did. [color=5d6fb0]‘Heh, you’re going to fight the might of a Legendary Pokémon? I’m intrigued,’[/color] said an unknown voice to Amelia and Dawkin, though one Joshua had already heard too much of. A man walked to stand at the edge of the hole Cresselia had carved into the tomb, looking down at them. A Chatot sat on his arm, an intimidating Luxray stood by his side and an Archeops set itself down slightly behind him, looking over his side. [hider=Roderick and Pokémon][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/YI1whLz.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/u9Et3ll.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/bf/441Chatot.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1QzRzKl.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #441 – Chatot, the Music Note Pokémon. One of few Pokémon that can learn and speak human words. It’s able to copy almost any sound it hears, which it uses to make other Pokémon thinking it’s one of them so it won’t be attacked. When Chatots gather, they share what they’ve learned with one another.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a7/405Luxray.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/EKRlBSs.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #405 – Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon. It’s gleamingly gold eyes that see through anything. It spots and captures prey, even that which hides in the darkness or behind walls. It also comes in handy for scouting for danger and to keep track of its young. This makes Luxray a favorite for police as well as rescue parties.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/14/567Archeops.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZW9R68I.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #567 – Archeops, the First Bird Pokémon. Said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon, it has been revived from a fossil. It’s an intelligent bird that will cooperate with the flock to catch prey. It runs better than it flies, and needs to run at a speed of 25 mph to take flight. However, after that it can fly trainer’s as well as other bird-Pokémon.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=5d6fb0]‘Still, you didn’t expect me to just sit around doing nothing, did you?’[/color] Roderick asked, smiling a bit. He looked to Amelia, Dawkin and the other girl. [color=5d6fb0]‘Greetings, I’m Roderick of Team Virtue. I recommend you leave at once, this is about to become violent,’[/color] he told, giving a little smile towards them. [color=5d6fb0]‘[i]Violent![/i]’[/color] emphasized the Chatot. Standing a little bit away, somewhere below Cresselia, stood another man. A somewhat dizzy-looking blonde man with a large staff, the Pokéball in its spire opened. Behind him floated a Yanmega, seemingly as his protection, and in front of him stood another Pokémon. A beagle-like Pokémon with white and brown fur, as well as a long tail which end resembled that of a paintbrush. A canvas had been placed before the Pokémon, ready to draw what would happen. [hider=Oscar and Pokémon][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/wK9o3FH.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/DL5ZgCf.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/92/235Smeargle.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/UYBFMna.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #235 – Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail, which colour depends on the Smeargle and is determined at birth. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. By drawing a move with its tail, Smeargle becomes able to replicate that move whenever it desires, making it very versatile.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e6/469Yanmega.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/hmofSD1.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #469 – Yanmega, the Ogre Darner Pokémon. It’s wings are strong, it can create shock-waves by churning its wing and can easily carry an adult human on its back while in flight. It has an amazing jaw-strength, which it uses in its preferred combat strategy of soaring in to bite at top speed before flying away again for another run.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=dbd486]‘Be ready… when the time comes, you must not fail…’[/color] Oscar said, his Smeargle nodding and Yanmega buzzing behind. That’s around when Cresselia had enough of waiting around, and started gathering energy. Darkrai pulled back a bit extra, knowing what was coming. Because before long, a massive Moonblast would be fired as the almighty laser of a Legendary Pokémon directly into the crypt. What would Dawkin, Amelia and Joshua do now?[/hider] __________________________ [@prettydrops] [@Gardevoiran] Allan looked at Valen as the young trainer gave up, and so gave a bit of a smile towards him. [color=b35647]‘Sure, we can come to an arrangement,’[/color] Allan said, with a tone of victory. [color=6aa697]‘Heh, saved by the bell, weren’t you?’[/color] Mia taunted Vivia. [color=b5e6e2]'Ngh-!'[/color] Vivia made a frustrated noise, glaring right back at Mia. [color=b35647]‘Now, then, we should get going right over to-’[/color] Allan started… when suddenly a huge fireball fell from the sky and he had to throw himself right aside to get out of its way, rolling on the ground to get back up on his knees and look up at the source of where the fire had come from. Turns out someone new was standing on top of the shrine. [color=7192de]‘Good lord, if you’re gonna mug someone, don’t do it at my shrine!’[/color] a young girl said, standing on top of the shrine in question, with long dark hair and an outfit benefiting a shrine-girl, though with some liberties taken. At her side sat a moth-like larva Pokémon with several fiery hot horns sticking out of it, a large humanoid ladybug floated behind her and hiding behind her left leg was a tiny white fairy with a green cap and a small red horn sticking out of it. [hider=Girl and her Pokémon][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/qE4YPFC.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/wWvrI9W.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f4/636Larvesta.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/g6KdzRT.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #636 – Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon. A Pokémon said to have been born from the sun. It lives at the base of volcanoes. It spews fire from its five horns in order to repel enemies, but can also use these flames to fly. When about to evolve, it encases itself in a cocoon of fire until the evolution has been completed.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5b/166Ledian.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/q53iuAp.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #166 – Ledian, the Five Star Pokémon. It supposedly uses starlight as energy. It rests during the day, but come night it flutters around under the starry skies, spreading a glowing powder. The more stars are visible above it, the larger the spots on its back becomes and the more powerful it will feel. It’s naturally attracted to places with clean air.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e1/280Ralts.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/M2iR7TF.png[/img][/url] [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][/hider] [color=6aa697]‘Wait, that’s-’[/color] Mia said, suddenly alarmed. [color=b35647]‘-Darn, pull back!’[/color] Allan told, and suddenly the two of them returned their Pokémon and made a run for it southwards, into the woods, leaving the present trainers unharmed. [color=7192de]‘Such rowdiness,’[/color] the girl commented, before jumping down, her Ledian gripping around her shoulders to ease her descent. Larvesta skipped down next to her, emitting a bit of fire to slow the fall. The Ralts remained on the roof, peaking timidly down past the edge. If the individuals present hadn’t all taken off by then for some reason, the girl gave them a smile. [color=7192de]‘Hi! I’m Lorette, Shrine Maiden of the Silent Shrine and Gym Leader of Highhill Town. How do you do~?’[/color] she asked, sounding a bit playful, but at the very least friendly so. So, the reaction of the individuals present? __________________________ [@Dusksong] Eryn accepted the scarf and then moved on to the battle. [color=cyan]‘Alright, let’s go!’[/color] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/VSYoungster_PE.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/W7n1hvb.png[/img][/url][/center] Youngster Kale would like to battle! … Though, Kale was pretty underleveled compared to Eryn, and as such she can deal with his Pokémon as she sees fit. He does have four of them, but they’re all about level 5. That said, how will Eryn battle? Without speaking? [hider=Youngster Kale’s Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/32/403Shinx.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/3nQXHB1.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #403 – Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When its muscles extend or contract, it generates electricity. When it senses danger, a Shinx will let the electricity run through it, causing it to glow. If threatened, it uses its muscles to flash a bright light to blind the predator while it flees.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Tackle, Leer and Flash. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/43/043Oddish.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/7f0Qaw5.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #43 – Oddish, the Weed Pokémon. During the day, Oddish finds nutrient-rich soil to sleep in and absorbs, specially preferring cold soil. When touched by the moonlight, it then pulls itself up and starts wandering, spreading its pollen and looking for a new place to sleep. If it is pulled up by an aggressor during the day, it shrieks out loudly.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Absorb and Sweet Scent. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #41 – Zubat, the Bat Pokémon. It lives in colonies in dark places. It has no eyes, but when flying it is constantly emitting ultrasonic sounds which it uses to navigate through echolocation. As sunlight burns it, it’s usually only found in caves or at night.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Leech Life and Supersonic. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/46/509Purrloin.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/eb4PfgW.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #509 – Purrloin, the Devious Pokémon. It puts up a cute act to fool humans around it. It loves stealing things for fun and will act cute in order to make people forgive it. If endangered, it will counter-attack with sharp claws.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Scratch, Growl and Assist.[/hider] Regardless, she’d win eventually, and gain 240P for winning. [color=cyan]‘Aw, I lost again! And… woah, you got new Pokémon already! Awesome!’[/color] Kale called, looking rather amazed. [color=mediumseagreen]‘So, um, will you play with us, today, too?’[/color] the bug catcher asked, sounding totally hopeful. … So, regardless if she spent her time with them or just headed on, she’d eventually find herself in Outer Infested Forest with the ability to move on. But, seems like her doppleganger had played with a couple kids yesterday, after their battle. Apparently. What will Eryn do, now? [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]Though most people around here seems to just be people enjoying the view together or alone.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There are some people around, enjoying the evening in the woods. Maybe speak with them if you want.[/i] 5. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 6. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 7. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 8. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 9. Area Specific: Heal at the hut (100p). [i]It’s still open at night! 24 hour support![/i] 10. Area Specific: Delve Deeper. [i]What might await in the deeper regions of the woods…?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 2. [i]Close, can easily get there without complication.[/i] Wet Caverns. [i]Requires a bit of a walk alongside the outer regions of the woods.[/i] [hider=Outer Infested Woods, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #265 Wurmple #313 Volbeat #314 Illumise #401 Kricketot (night) Uncommon: #165 Ledyba Rare: “Queen”[/hider]