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Post by Basile on Sept 1, 2011 16:36:44 GMT -6
Lani had been relaxing in the great sunshine of route 801. True this was the place where many new trainers passed through, but most were so intent on getting to their first big challenge in Gustella and never bothered to look around as they dashed through. So the boy had been able to kill several days out here, pretty much alone except for his two companion pokemon. The houndour had calmed down quite a bit, but he still was rather aggressive. The boy hadn't really put much training into him, considering the only reason he'd captured the flame dog in the first place was to stop his shinx from demolishing the thing. He was disinterested, not cruel.
So it was that, when the air started to fill with pollen, Lani noticed quickly. He'd been around this area long enough to recognize the scent of the air, and the change made him weary. "What's going on now?" He glanced around, noticing all of the native pokemon he was accustomed to seeing had fled. That ... was never a good sign.
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 1, 2011 17:05:14 GMT -6
Lani's answer came in the form of Celeste, who had been running with Ming-ming close by. She stopped in front of Lani and panted hard, trying to catch her breath. Ming-ming rolled her eyes at her trainer as she turned to Lani, making an inquisitive sound. "Did you see a Treeko pass by? We're trying to catch it and it keeps running." Said the stunky as Celeste raised herself up, trying to straighten out her back as best as she could with a Venipede stuck to her back. She smiled at Lani and was about to greet him when the Venipede's antennae vibrated, prompting Celeste to look in the direction it pointed. She dodged out of the way as a bullet seed came right for them, and Celeste smirked, petting her bug pokemon. "Found it! Great job Pendra!" She said as a Treeko came out, followed closely by a Chikorita. Celeste looked at the pokemon with wide eyes as she turned to lani. "Uh, help?" She asked him, bringing out a pokeball. "Vulpina, it's showtime!" She said, throwing the ball and revealing her Zorua. Gender: Female Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Bullet Seed, Pound, Leaf Storm, Crush Claw, Dragonbreath Hit Points: 15 Gender: Male Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Leaf Storm, Ancient Power, Heal Pulse Hit Points: 15
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Post by Basile on Sept 1, 2011 17:15:17 GMT -6
Oh, goody. Not only was his peace invaded, but it was invaded by a little slip of a girl with, of all things, a talking pokemon! How unbelievably annoying. The boy simply stared at her, fully intent on telling Celeste to get lost, but his retort was interrupted by a spray of seeds that went whizzing past his head. If there was one thing he couldn't stand, it was being attacked from behind!
"What a bunch of cowards!" Lani growled, reaching for his pokeball. In an instant, Piro was at his side. "Get rid of them, Piro. Ember!"
[RESULT: 4] +1 Super Effective
Too bad the houndour still wasn't in the mood to pay attention to his trainer. Lani was not pleased.
Piro : 25/25 Treeko : 15/15 Chikorita : 10/15
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 1, 2011 19:10:30 GMT -6
Chikorita wasn't very happy with Piro's attack, even if it wasn't all it could be. His eyes glowed as the ground around him shook, and by directing his leaf he sent a massive Ancient Power to the houndour.
[RESULT: 6] Super Effective, +1
And the rocks pelted Piro while Vulpina came out of her ball, just in time to see her battle partner get hurt. The Zorua growled, even though she didn't know him, he still didn't deserve this.
"Alright Vulpina, let's get ready to counter attack!" Celeste said as Vulpina stood her ground.
"Use Pursuit on Treeko!" She commanded, and the Zorua ran towards the grassy lizard, leaping up to collide into her.
[RESULT: 6]
The two pokemon rolled, and Treeko was NOT impressed as her right hand glowed, trying to smash it into Vulpina.
[RESULT: 6]
The Zorua yelped as the attack sent her flying away from the Treeko.
Piro : 18/25 Vulpina: 16/22 Treeko : 9/15 Chikorita : 10/15
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Post by Basile on Sept 1, 2011 19:35:44 GMT -6
Lani was not impressed. Not impressed at all. "Piro, why are you so weak? I should have called Abeon. He's a runt with more power than you." The houndour howled his outrage, eyes glowing slightly from the heat of his inner fire. The dog didn't bother to wait for another command, spewing out another ember towards the chikorita who had gotten him scolded.
[RESULT: 6] +1 Super Effective
Behind him, Lani smirked. Nothing like motivation to get a pokemon to preform. He reached for an empty pokeball and halfheartedly tossed it at the offending grass type.
"Pathetic." Piro : 18/25 Vulpina: 16/22 Treeko : 9/15 Chikorita : 3/15
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 1, 2011 21:29:15 GMT -6
Celeste looked at Lani with wide eyes as he yelled at his pokemon. She could not believe someone would treat their own pokemon like that. When he threw the ball, she half-hoped he would not catch the Chikorita, not wanting it to face the same treatment as his Houndour. Alas, the ball pinged a successful capture and Celeste gritted her teeth when a sudden yelp got her attention, Vulpina was dodging multiple Crush Claws left and right and celeste had to think, giving a snort. "Vulpina, go claw for claw, Fury-Swipes!" She commanded. Vulpina nodded and giggled at the Treecko, her paws aching to rake across the grass lizard. [RESULT: 7] Vulpina swiped at treecko again and again, landing a critical hit across the face. Celeste smiled and tossed a pokeball at the grass lizard, watching it go inside. The ball landed on the ground and shook once, twice, three times before it pinged a success, and Celeste smiled, running to her Zorua and picking her up. She spun around with the Zorua in her arms and hugged the little fox, laughing happily. "Great job Vulpina! You are so great!" She gushed. Vulpina squirmed happily in the arms of her trainer, nuzzling Celeste affectionately while the coordinator hugged her to her chest, staring at Lani. "Your houndour tried its hardest you know..." She mumbled to him, almost not noticing Ming-ming bringing Celeste the pokeball with her new pokemon. Pokemon Obtained: Lani: Pokemon Name: Chikorita Gender: Male Pokemon Personality: Easily angered, Possessive, Proud Pokemon Ability: Overgrow Pokemon Health: 22 Pokemon Level: 10 Move Roster: Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Leaf Storm, Ancient Power, Heal Pulse Celeste: Pokemon Name: Treecko Gender: Female Pokemon Personality: Playful, Sneaky, Touchy-feely Pokemon Ability: Overgrow Pokemon Health: 23 Pokemon Level: 10 Move Roster: Bullet Seed, Pound, Leaf Storm, Crush Claw, Dragonbreath
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Post by Basile on Sept 1, 2011 21:51:44 GMT -6
Lani turned to look coldly at the girl who stood next to him. "And I suppose you think that little zorua you're cuddling did her best, too." He shook his head in disgust, before pointing at the houndour. "He is barely even trying. His flames aren't even half as hot as they could be. The weak little dog could fight better if he wanted to. He's just a common bully who will go no where until he learns his place." He dropped his hand and turned away from the girl, walking over to the pokeball who now held the chikorita and picking it up. He bounced it in his palm a few times before glancing over at Piro. "Piro. To me. Now! We are going to train you."
The houndour growled, but fell in beside his trainer as the pair moved on to search for more pokemon.
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 2, 2011 0:01:55 GMT -6
Celeste's cheeks puffed up as she reluctantly followed Lani, keeping Vulpina close to her chest while Ming-ming followed behind. "Vulpina tried very hard, and look at what happened! She's feeling great AND I have a brand new friend. As far as I`m concerned that is PERFECT." She snapped, walking past him and bumping his shoulder rather abruptly. She suddenly came across a turtwig and a snivy and snorted, pulling out an oran berry and holding it in front of Vulpina. "Let's show him girl." She said. Vulpina grinned and jumped out of her arms, wagging her tail. "Hey you, turtwig! Come fight my Zorua please?" She said. The turtwig blinked at her momentarily and ran over, getting ready to battle while the snivy haughtily joined it. "Here's your chance to train if you want Lani, but the turtwig is mine." Said Celeste with fire in her eyes. Gender: Male Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Razoer Leaf, Earth Power, Absorb, Tackle, Withdraw Hit Points: 15 Gender: Male Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Magical Leaf, Pursuit, Twister, Vine Whip, Leer Hit Points:
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Post by Basile on Sept 2, 2011 14:12:24 GMT -6
Lani tilted his head at the impetuous girl. "Like I would want something like a turtwig! How unbelievably laughable." The boy didn't bother to glance at his houndour when he snapped his fingers to get the dog's attention.
"Piro, get rid of that nuisance of a snivy."
[RESULT: 6] +1 Super Effective
The attack was powerful, but not as good as it could be. The houndour snorted and threw back his head with an annoyed howl. He'd get it one of these days!
Piro : 18/25 Snivy : 8/15
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 2, 2011 14:19:43 GMT -6
Snivy was not pleased with the Houndour's attacking him, and decided to teach Piro a lesson he wouldn't forget. The snivy growled and leapt up into the air, spinning around in a twister attack.
[RESULT: 7]
Unfortunately, Piro was more agile than Snivy gave him credit for, as he dodged most of the attack effortlessly. Snivy glared at the houndour again, mentally vowing to aim better. Meanwhile, Vulpina and the turtwig had a staring contest, each waiting for the other to move first. Celeste's eye twitched as she curled a hand into a fist.
"Vulpina, use Scratch!" She said. Vulpina nodded and ran towards Turtwig, claws ready.
[RESULT: 4]
The turtwig anticipated her attack and turned around, her claws grazing its hard shell. Satisfied, the turtwig turned around and began to glow a light, sandy brown and he charged at Vulpina with a strong Earth Power.
[RESULT: 7]
The turtwig crashed into Vulpina, butting his head into her stomach. Vulpina gasped as the air rushed out of her, and she struggled to regain her breath while the turtwig waited. Celeste gritted her teeth and clenched her fist tightly.
"Hold on Vulpina! You can do it!" She told her. Vulpina nodded as she struggled to sit back up.
Piro : 14/25 Vulpina: 15/22 Snivy : 8/15 Turtwig: 11/15
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Post by Basile on Sept 2, 2011 14:38:52 GMT -6
Well, it was at least a little better, thanks to the type advantage. But he would have to teach the houndour much more if the dog ever wanted to truly be considered useful as a pokemon. But still, Lani had to bite his tongue to hold back a laugh at the way Celeste's zorua was so easily evaded.
"And you still say that little thing is doing her best? Piro. Ember. Now."
[RESULT: 9]
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 2, 2011 15:39:04 GMT -6
Celeste watched helplessly as the snivy fell to Houndour. She felt bad for the poor thing, but now was not the time to pity a wild pokemon for too long. She had to show Lani there was more to her Zorua than he thought.
"Show him Vulpina! Show him what you can do!" She said. Vulpina giggled as she stood up, eyes glowing. She flipped backwards as her form changed, and when she landed she had turned into a Torterra, intimidating the Turtwig with its final form. Celeste grinned wickedly as she saw the "torterra" tower over Turtwig, and she nodded.
"Now, use payback!" She said. Vulpina nodded and rushed towards the Turtwig with the intent to eliminate.
[RESULT: 5]
The turtwig stood, frozen in shock for a moment, dodging at the last second but still taking a considerable amount of damage. Vulpina giggled as she broke her illusion, only to be met with a razor leaf coming her way.
[RESULT: 6]
The leaves slashed at her fur as they batted her again and again, but Vulpina stood her ground, taking it with everything she had. Without needing a command, she dashed forward to deliver another payback attack.
[RESULT: 4]
She smashed into the turtwig relentlessly, not giving it another chance to attack before she followed up with a fury swipes.
[RESULT: 3]
Turtwig fell to the ground, out cold, and Vulpina stood proudly over the fainted turtle. Celeste smiled as she held her arms out and Vulpina ran to her, jumping into her trainer's loving embrace.
"Great job Vulpina! We showed him!" She said, standing up and giving Lani a knowing glare.
"THAT is how it's done. Vulpina gave it her all, and even though she messed up a few times she came back strong. You`ll never know true strength until you start believing in your pokemon. Hmph." She said, turning her nose up and walking away to find more pokemon.
Piro : 14/25 Vulpina: 9/22
Snivy : 0/15 Turtwig: 0/15
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Post by Basile on Sept 2, 2011 16:13:39 GMT -6
All Lani could do was roll his eyes. Yes, the turtwig had gone down. After several weak attacks. She called that her best? Then they would never go anywhere if there was a true challenge. Unconsciously, he reached down and patted Piro's head, surprising the heck out of the houndour. "That zorua is weak," Lani muttered under his breath. "You are rough. But you have potential." It wasn't exactly a compliment, but then again both of them knew that neither was the type that compliments would do anything for. Celeste may think him a bad person and trainer, but just like humans, not all pokemon responded to positive feedback.
"Come on, Piro. We'll use this chance to train you a bit more."
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Post by Catilena1890 on Sept 2, 2011 16:26:53 GMT -6
Celeste froze in her tracks and turned around to face Lani with a glare. "You wanna bet? My Zorua could beat your Houndour the way you're going on about it. Try it!" She said, pulling out an oran berry for Vulpina to eat. Pendra's antennae started to vibrate once more as Vulpina ate, and Celeste turned around to see two pokemon behind her. Two light blue pokemon glared as they prepared to strike the trainers. Celeste growled as she set Vulpina down. "Great. More of them. Let's go Vulpina!" She said to the dark fox. Gender: Male Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Leaf Storm, Dragonbreath, Crush Claw, Magical Leaf, Synthesis Hit Points: 15 Gender: Male Level: 10 Ability: Overgrow Moves: Magical Leaf, Iron Tail, Twister, Leer, Vine Whip Hit Points: 15
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Post by Basile on Sept 2, 2011 16:37:18 GMT -6
Lani simply rolled his eyes. As if he had anything to prove to this silly girl. Why would he waste the time to challenge her? It's not as if he had something to prove to an impulsive person like that. No, she didn't understand nearly as much as she thought she did. His attention wandered behind her, since he had moved in the opposite direction then she and only turned around when Celeste called out. So he noticed the two blue pokemon just before she did.
"Interesting. Those are worth the effort. Piro. Ember."
[RESULT: 7] +1 Super Effective
The dog, still hyped up from the psuedo compliment of his trainer, launched a powerful attack at the treeko. Not giving the little lizard time to react, Lani tossed a ball after it.
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