Balthazar007

Pokemon: Prime

I've got an early morning. Goodnight trainers!

Pokemon: Prime

Hephaestus took an unbelievably strong hit, Liz knew he wouldn't be able to take an other. She called him back and decided it was time to try her newest partner. She reached for the pokeball and tossed it in the air, Bayleef landed and looked back with a look of annoyance.

"Chloris, I need your help, let me see your impressive reflect!!" She asked the big green pokemon.

@Cerces22

A Bayleef! Now there was some prey! Ariados prepared a fearsome Infestation and began to charge forward. That's when another Ariados magically appeared right in front of him. Sure he was handsome, but above all, he was scary. Did Ariados accidentally wander into someone else's territory? In the confusion, the large spider lost the will to fight. He turned tail and ran as fast as he could. Luckily the other Ariados went the other way as well.

Result: Psyche!!!

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Ariados gets scared by his own image and losses 34 Power. In other words, battling is now the last thing on his mind. He runs far away.

Your Murkrow, Chimchar, and Bayleef all gain one level.

Pokemon: Prime

..."You know, you've got the stuff to make it on my team, but I'm afraid I'm not really a Patron of the Arts. So!" Rin pointed at the Smergle for dramatic effect. It was close to all that was keeping their interest in this fight. It seemed like it was going nowhere. Nevertheless, Rin marched in place, keeping their spirits high. "You may be tough, but we're going to be wrapping this up soon! Osaja! " The Leaf Pokémon already knew what his Trainer was going to say and released another Razor Leaf.

@Metamore

Another wave of leaves went flying directly at Smeargle. At such close range he wasn't able dodge many, but again, all vital spots were protected. Never the less, he continued to march right on up to Osaja. He then sat in front of the Bayleef and looked her in the eye. After an awkward moment he began to speak bold yet quiet words. Just what he was saying, only Osaja knew.

Result: Smeargle is Strange

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Smeargle has lost 4 power and now has 7 Power left.

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@Cerces22

I'm looking at Bayleef's moveset now, and I don't see any "Barrier". What do you mean by that?

Pokemon: Prime

Phoniks took a glancing blow, it was not a direct contact hit so she would be fine for the moment, but Liz worried about her Pokemons well being, she pulled out Phoniks pokeball.

"You did well my dear, but let's not risk you fainting!! Return!!
Now Hephaestus let's show this bug how to burn, give me your best Ember!!" Chimchar came out ready for battle, let's see how the Ariados deals with the fire monkey!!

@Cerces22

Hephaestus let out an impressive Ember, but with a burst of speed Ariados maneuvered around the incoming embers while building up another Poison Sting. In on quick blur, he was already inches away from the undefended Chimchar. This was gonna hurt!

Result: Critical Hit!

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Hephaestus is hit and looses 10 Power. He now has 1 Power left.

Pokemon: Prime

After their command, Rin pushed themself up onto their elbows. With a full view of Osaja's second strike Rin smiled wide at his direct hit! They also saw that look. "Oh." Rin knew that look. It wasn't fire in the Smeargle's eyes, or iron, or ice. It was pure determination. Pure drive. Pure passion! Rin sprung to their feet. "This is getting exciting now!" That Smeargle wouldn't be going down without getting retribution. For what, Rin couldn't really place. Was it the mere fact that the two had attacked? Rin shrugged off the concern. If that pokémon wanted to ride the train to pain town, and walk straight into Osajyin's attacks that'd be fine by them. Rin smirked. Osajyin yawned. The trainer knew they could handle whatever grass attack the Smergle threw back at them with Osaja's resistance --not like the Pokémon had even Sketched anything after all-- so they thought they may as well add in some status to rub salt in the wound that would surely be their victory. "Osajyin, cut down that swagger! Use Poison Powder!" To top it all off, Grass Types were immune to powder moves, so there was no way they could lose!

@Metamore

As the Poison Powder took to the air, the Smeargle took in a deep breath. When it descended, his breath was still held. He did not start breathing again until after breaking though the cloud of powder. Still, some of it effected him through this eyeballs. They grew red as tear drops fell out, but despite this, his demeanor was as bold as always. Onward he marched.

Result: Just Something in my Eye

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Smeargle looses 1 Power. He now has 11 Power left.

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Liz was making good time on getting back to town. The trees flew past her in a blur. She had a gym to take down after all, she checked the sun in the sky and knew she would make it back to town before night fall, that is as long as nothing held her up. Just as that thought passed a huge Ariados skittered in front of her, it's barbs raised up preparing for a fight, this was just her luck!!

"Alright Phoniks, you need to get some more training in!! So come on out and use Peck!! Let's make this quick!!" She said throwing out the Murkrow who was ready for battle.

@Cerces22

When Liz chose Murkrow, the wild Pokemon's eyes grew narrow. Murkrow and the Spinarak families share this forest together. He had faced many Murkrow before. He knew exactly what he needed to do.

The horn on top of his head began to glow bright purple. He charged forward, ready to meet Murkrow head on!

Result: Murkrow Takes Damage

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When the two take contact, it's Murkrow that draws the short end. Murkrow looses 2 Power and has 8 Power left.

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The Painter Pokémon dashed behind their stone canvas away from Osajyin's onslaught, and it proved quite the effective evasion tactic much to Rin's dismay. Well, rage would probably be a better descriptor. "Osaja! Come on boy!" Rin cheered as they stuffed their hands underneath his relaxed form. As soon as they started their first lift, Rin paused; their expression deadpanned. "You're actually a way lighter than I thought." Rin continued lifting, but not only was their binding tightening, but Osajyin was physically working against them! The Bayleef so determined to be lazy, he was actually exerting himself so that he could keep sitting. Slipping under their own footing, Rin fell flat on their back. A heavy escaped their lips. It was getting late, and it was getting more clear Osajyin may actually be more stubborn than them. "Just use Razor Leaf again."

@Metamore

As the Razor Leaf came flying toward the wild Smeargle, he did something very unexpected. Actually it was more like what he DIDN'T do. Instead of jumping out of the way, he simply twisted his body around as he walked forward, straight through the oncoming leaves. A good number of them still made contact, but no vitals were hit. His eyes were focused on his Lazy opponent as he continued to walk forward.

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This Smeargle is something else. What is he playing at? His strength is lowered by 6. He now has 12 power left.

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"Hephaestus, I want you to give Phoniks your Leftovers, and you take this Z-Crystal, it's going to make you so much stronger in battle!!" The Pokemon did as ask and Liz called them both back to their pokeballs, she took off running once again and in sort order made it back to the edge of town and into the woods. This time she was going to run full speed ahead and get to Sunsay by night fall, there she will gain her first badge, and than challenge Rin to a rematch. Won't they be surprised at how strong her team had become!!

@Cerces22

The sun was high in the sky as Liz ran through the forest. The shadows from the leaves above painted the forest floors with splotchy patterns.

That's when Liz came across a wild Ariados. The Ariados was crawling across the path from one bush to another. Liz was running right toward him. Sure she was just trying to make good time, but to him, it seemed like an attack. He was much to hardy of a Pokemon to feel any fear. Every hair on his body stood straight on end as he faced the oncoming threat.

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Liz has come across a hardy, level 22 Ariados. What will she do?

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...Not to mention this painter appeared to have a craft honed from much more experience. Though Rin had feeling Osajyin could take her o- "Osajyin!" the sauropod had laid down since they'd stopped. "Up and at em! Model your power with a Razor Leaf!" From his sitting position he swung his head back and forth in quick succession, sending wave after wave of sharpened leafs straight the sassy Smeargle. Rin needed this. They needed a win even if it meant boosting their most powerful pokémon. Winning wasn't the only thing, so maybe need wasn't the best word, but on the other hand: winning was the only thing. As Rin waited for the impact of Osajyin's attack they promised themself they'd double their winning streak before they saw Liz again!

@Metamore

Just because the wild Smeargle turned away, doesn't mean he forgot about Rin's presence. He was just hoping that they would go away. That wasn't the case however, as a strong Razor Leaf came flying his direction. One part instincts, one part awareness, Smeargle sprung out of the way, hiding behind the large rock he was painting upon. When the leaves past, he slowly stepped out from behind the rock, only to find chips in his mural.

He face became very serious as he stood bold and tall, with only one tiny cut on his shoulder. Rin had his full attention now!

Result: Bayleef's Attack Hits... Barely

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Smeargle chose to avoid that attack rather than copy it. He's only lost 1 Power. He still has 18 Power left to go.