James Davy

Pokémon Alola

"Sounds like a plan," Shiranui agreed. He was curious about Akala Island.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui took his place after concocting a strategy and after being reminded that the battle was a three-Pokémon single battle, he sent Okami out while Hala sent his Mankey out. "That was a bold opening, Shiranui," Hala stated, "Sending out a Pokémon with a type disadvantage."
"I'll show you why with this opening move," Shiranui rebutted, "Okami, show Mankey the move we worked on! Use Zen Headbutt!"
"Mankey, Karate Chop!" Both Pokémon charged at each other. Okami focused her willpower to her head, causing it to glow with iridescence while Mankey readied a paw for a chop. Both attacks landed, stirring up a cloud of dust. The dust settled and both Pokémon were knocked out, in Okami's case from a critical hit.

"I'm impressed with that one, but the trial is not over yet," commented Hala, "Makuhita, you're up!"
"Okami, return; Ikari, I choose you!" Shiranui switched out his downed Rockruff and sent his Bagon out while Hala switched Mankey for Makuhita.
"Makuhita, Fake Out!"
"Ikari, Rage!" Makuhita delivered a hit that made Ikari flinch.
"Makuhita, Arm Thrust!"
"Ikari, Headbutt!" Ikari charged in with her head lowered and delivered a powerful hit that left Makuhita briefly winded. Makuhita retaliated with a flurry of arm thrusts that scored three hits on Ikari.
"Makuhita, Heavy Slam!"
"Ikari, Dragon Claw!" Ikari delivered a slash with her stubby arm and Makuhita was down for the count.

Hala switched out Makuhita and sent Crabrawler out. Shiranui knew the real battle had started as he switched Ikari for Ashika. Hala performed a sumo stomp before doing an imitation of the Arm Thrust move. "All Out Pummelling!"
"Ashika, use Perish Song!" Crabrawler conjured an orb of energy that surrounded one of its fist-like claws and struck Ashika with the powerful move. The Brionne survived the move and her Torrent ability activated. Ashika sung a haunting requiem that set the clock ticking.
"Crabrawler, Power-Up Punch!"
"Ashika, use Growl!" Crabrawler punched Ashika and the Brionne fainted from the hit.

Shiranui sent Ikari back out. "Crabrawler, use Power-Up Punch!"
"Ikari, Ember!" Crabrawler charged at Ikari and right before the hit landed, Ikari dodged the attack. The Bagon launched a shower of embers that singed Crabrawler for minor damage.
"Crabrawler, Power-Up Punch and make it count!"
"Ikari, Dragon Breath!" Crabrawler threw a punch at Ikari and scored a good hit that left Ikari prone. Ikari struggled to get up and when she finally did, the Bagon launched a gust of draconic energy that barely missed Crabrawler. Crabrawler was stricken with a crimson glow as Perish Song took effect and not long afterwards, fell on its front knocked out.

Hala handed Shiranui a Fightinium Z and congratulated him on his victory.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui scanned the Pikipek on his Pokédex. "Pikipek, the Woodpecker Pokémon. It can peck at a rate of 16 times a second to drill holes in trees. It uses the holes for food storage and for nesting." He saw its type as Normal/Flying and knew in theory Pikipek had the advantage of type whilst also knowing that matching types did not win every battle.
"Kiwi would have to be close to evolution to stand a chance of defeating Mankey," he mused, "Both Pokémon have speed and physical offence on their side whilst unable to take many hits. Jen would have to pray that Mankey doesn't have the Anger Point ability should Kiwi land a critical hit otherwise she'll be in deep trouble."

Pokémon Alola

After Jen prey to Tapu Koko, she feels something cold around her ankles. “I go first if no one else wants to go first.” Jam says as she rubs her toes against one of Elisa’s tails. Maui nudge Jen’s foot to stop not knowing what the Ninetales may do.

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"I don't mind," replied Shiranui, curious about how the Grand Trials worked. He had a hunch they were like gym battles.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui followed Hala and the others.

Pokémon Alola

"I understand, Hala," Shiranui replied after receiving his Z-Ring. He was no stranger to following traditions having grown up in a place steeped in Far Eastern culture and briefly considered the notion of bringing along the Pokémon that inspired him to go on his journey. He spotted a circular recess on his Z-Ring that would hold a Key Stone at the opposite point of where the active Z-Crystal would go and felt glad he wouldn't have to wear both his Mega Ring and his Z-Ring on his journey through Alola and subsequent regions.

Pokémon Alola

Liam told Sashia that he wasn't planning on using Dragonite for the battle. He decided to go out and do some training to prep for the battle.

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Shiranui added that he never planned on using Saisei for a Grand Trial.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui handed his Sparkling Stone over.

Pokémon Alola

"Seems the guardian has taken a liking to Liam." Chuck said, as Sludge climbed on his head once more.

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"That doesn't surprise me," replied Shiranui, "From what I read about the guardian deities, Tapu Koko is the easiest to get along with due to its curiosity and being the most extroverted of the guardians."

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui looked around and didn't see Chuck in their midst. "I hate to interrupt this discussion, but where is Chuck?" he asked.