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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2018 0:41:03 GMT
Blessedly, the flames don't seem to hurt Donovan, instead parting around him. The Ponyta seems to be cooperative, and almost helps him on, looking at him quizzically, before galloping after the rancher, towards Mica. The ride is surprisingly smooth, and he hasn't fallen off yet, so, all good things. He'd better think of some instructions, though...
Mica's words seem to get to some of the bulls, and the cows, but every time one of them looks like it might make a move bigger than a shuffle, it glances at the others, and stays stoically in place, pawing at the ground. It seems that none of the Tauros want to be the one that makes the first move, backing down from an insulting human of all things. There's at least a ripple of uncertainty in the herd.
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Post by Breakthelevee on May 30, 2018 5:01:01 GMT
Donovan held tight before realizing that he wasn't going to fall. Slowly he pulls back until he's riding a little bit closer to how the rancher is. "Alright Ellie. I need to go close to the Tauros but not close enough that they can catch us. Think you can do that? Mica is a real important friend to me and I need your help to save her"
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Post by Robot on May 31, 2018 23:33:16 GMT
Mica skirts the crowd slowly, all too aware of the dozen or more pairs of eyes on her, but if she shows weakness now they are even more likely to run her down. On reaching the fence, she climbs over it with relative ease and blinks at the cattle from inside their paddock. Pulling up a handful of grass she pops it in her mouth and chews in earnest. "Shure ish nice in here."
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 1, 2018 1:23:08 GMT
The herd's eyes slowly turn to follow Mica, not quite sure what she's doing. None of them seem to quite know what to do or how to react when she hops the fence. There's a sudden jolt through the crowd, though, as their attention is caught by a pair of riders arriving from the direction of the house.
It seems like the Ponyta is a little nervous as it starts to approach the Tauros, but it appears to trust that Donovan has a plan. Hopefully.
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Post by Robot on Jun 1, 2018 18:34:20 GMT
Mica watches Donovan from the relative safety of the far side of the fence, grass leaves still poking out of her mouth in skewed directions. What was he even doing? As long as the herd wasn't antagonized further it was probably fine. They wouldn't listen, but that was a peer pressure thing. She knew aaaaall about that.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 2, 2018 1:20:50 GMT
Donovan leaned in close to Ellie, hugging tight to the Ponyta "Alright Ellie, it's time to shine. I know you're faster than those big bulls, and if they get too close then I'll throw some dust in their face that'll slow em down. All I need from you is to make them think that they're still able to catch us, so they don't stop chasing. Just keep a little distance"
He pats the horse on the side before sitting up and staring down one of the bulls "Wow looks like the big one was nothing more than a blowhard. And since the rest of you were so afraid of him, I guess you're all weaklings too!" Even if they couldn't understand what he was saying, the condescension in his voice and the fact that he locked eyes with all of them made his intentions known. Keeping a cool facade, Donovan spurred Ellie on and began to head closer to the bulls, waiting for the right time to turn towards the ranch. Inside he was shaking, but now was a time for action. He could do this. He could be like the knights in the stories.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 2, 2018 2:31:25 GMT
Well, nobody can say that Donovan didn't have a way with words. The wrong ones... or, maybe very much the right ones, depending on your perspective. Whatever the case, it has an immediate effect on the herd, and the bulls begin advancing on the rider. The rancher and his dog swing far around, letting the herd get in between them and the pasture, and making very sure to not get in the path of the Tauros.
Ellie seems to blanch as the bulls begin to barrel towards her, but she holds fairly steady... but bolts to full speed immediately at Donovan's signal, seemingly letting out that fear in getting away, leading the Tauros through the hole in the fence. When Donovan looks behind him, once they're in the pasture... he realizes that the herd seems to be slowly gaining on him and Ellie, meter by meter. Something'll have to be done.
Meanwhile, outside, the Miltank are beginning to get a little more antsy without the Tauros. The other rider that had arrived with Donovan approaches Mica, calling over to her. "You, girl! Would you mind lending me a hand in getting these all back inside. I'm going to need to startle them, but have to try and make sure the direction they go is in."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 2, 2018 3:15:37 GMT
Donovan pat Ellie on the flank again " Alright, great job girl. It's time we left them behind. Take a sharp turn and jump the fence. I know you can do it, just keep your eyes on the prize" He smiles in confidence for her as he directs her towards the fence and the jump that would lead them to safety 15 on the Acrobatics to make it over
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Post by Robot on Jun 5, 2018 0:29:30 GMT
"I beat up the big growly one and tried to get them to listen but nobody would." Mica admitted with a frown. She only had four pokemon left to assist in anything going forward, and none of them were particularly strong against bulls. "What do you need me to do?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 5, 2018 3:37:42 GMT
"Just be as scary and intimidating as you can over there, okay?" He points to an area off to the side of the Miltank. "I'll go to the other side. If you've got any Pokémon that can help surround the herd, that'll help. As long as they can make themselves look kinda big and moving, then that should help."Meanwhile, Ellie jumps at Donovan's urging... but, it's a tad too early, and her hooves just clip the top of the fence, sending both Ponyta and rider slamming into the ground, leaving them sprawled, dazed and battered in front of the fence. The Tauros seem a little bit hesitant to follow with the 'sudden' appearance of the new fence in the way, and begin to slow. Donovan takes 4 injuries.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 5, 2018 4:35:42 GMT
Donovan went to push himself off the ground when a sharp pain raced up his arm and caused him to nearly shout. His left arm dangled by his side, completely out of socket from the impact. Ok, so he had underestimated the jump, that much was clear but...His eyes went wide when he saw Ellie on the ground, the Ponyta looking as injured as him. Dragging himself over, he digs through his bag with his one good arm until he finds some bandages and begins to wrap up the worst of the wounds " I'm so sorry, it's gonna be ok. You're gonna be ok" he kept repeating over and over as he did his best to fix the Fire type. Donovan is using Bandages on Ellie
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Post by Robot on Jun 5, 2018 17:51:39 GMT
Mica made a face as Donovan created one of the grossest sounds she'd probably ever heard on impact before. It ranked somewhere between a shoe full of manure and breaking bones. Sort of a squish-crack, but he was still moving, so he was fine. The rancher didn't really know what he was asking, Mica'd never gone out of her way to be scary before. To top that off... most of her big pokemon had fainted in the fight with the Tauros. There was Spot though. He'd fought the leader and 'won'... that might be better then pinkcat or bonsly trying.
And so Mica got into position, releasing the tiniest ladybug and attempting to frighten cowballs with it.
"RAAAAAAWR!"
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 6, 2018 1:48:57 GMT
Mica roars much at the same time that the red floofdog roars, the reverberations shaking her bones. And, apparently, very much startling the cows. With the jangling of bells, the herd collectively jumps up and begins to bolt... in the way that there wasn't something jumping around and making noises. Which happens to be back through the broken fence, running for the quiet safety of the lush green fields beyond.
"Thanks, kid," the rancher says, his horse trotting over. "That was a big help. Kindling, stay here and make sure that they don't get out again before we can patch these up." The dog obediently plops itself down in front of the hole, staring at the cow herd. "Now, where'd your friend get off t... oh dear." The rancher spots Donovan and Ellie on the ground, and quickly hurries over.
"Kid! You all right there?" the voice comes from behind Donovan. The horse that he's tending to seems to be weakly whinnying every time he puts pressure on it, but nothing seems to be broken, at least. And it doesn't seem to be struggling too much, either.
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Post by Robot on Jun 7, 2018 0:30:11 GMT
"Donovan...?" Mica came to the fence beside the rancher and folded her arms in front of her chest against the railing. She seemed like she might chastise him by her expression at first. The girl's eyes went over his prone form for a moment, before they brightened up. "Thanks for going to get help, you did your best."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 7, 2018 1:51:01 GMT
Donovan looked to the rancher with panic in his eyes "I'm fine but...please she's hurt cause I told her to jump. Is there any way I can help her? I thought she could make it..." His voice trails off as he ties off the bandage and pushes himself up on his good arm.
He was covered in bruises and one eye was starting to swell, but the most noticeable thing was his left arm dangling by the side. If Mica thought he had noodle arms before than this was a whole new level. "Mica...I ran to get help so you wouldn't get hurt, but it looks like you took care of it and I'm the one who was hurt instead" He chuckles for a moment before wincing in pain
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 7, 2018 2:16:32 GMT
"It may look bad," the rancher says, pulling out a Pokéball to recall the Ponyta into, "But, the power of technology really is something. I've been needing excuse to go into town anyways, so it's not too much of a hardship for me. She'll be better in no time. Don't you worry about her. She's a trooper."
He peers at Donovan. "You, on the other hand, I'm a bit more worried about. Especially if we don't get that back in the right place soon. Think I can probably still do it, though. This isn't my first rodeo. May I?" He gestures his hands towards Donovan's hanging arm. "It'll hurt, won't lie to you, but should heal right up."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 8, 2018 1:00:36 GMT
Donovan looked up at the man and nodded "I'm ready..." He thought back to when he fought Axiom in the dream world. This may hurt, but so did that. Besides, the adrenaline was running out and the pain in his arm was getting worse
Clenching his teeth in preparation he sighed "I'm sorry for getting Ellie hurt and causing all this ruckus. We'll be back on the road soon, unless there's anything I can do to make it up to you"
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Post by Robot on Jun 8, 2018 1:09:38 GMT
"Don't apologize for that, we didn't break the fence or antagonize passing trainers, and he already got punished for it." Mica gestured to where the bull was still likely lying in the road.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 8, 2018 2:08:18 GMT
"Okay." The man steps up to Donovan, and, with a sharp shock, wrenches the Trainer's arm back in to the socket. "How's that feeling?" he asks. "Been a while since I've had to do that. If all goes well, it should heal cleanly... just, uh, try to avoid using it for a few days."
"Anyways," he shakes his head, "Don't worry about it. You helped me round up the slippery little guys before they scrammed, and I'd have had to wrangle 'em all down individually. And, honestly, you did well for someone who probably hasn't ridden before. Your technique was sloppy, but a decent attempt. Oh, uh, I'm Ron, by the way. I don't think I actually introduced myself during all that kerfuffle. Pleased to meetcha."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jun 9, 2018 1:04:44 GMT
Donovan winces as the pain shoots through his body, a slight gasp escaped his lips before he hides it behind a faux smile "That feels better." Currently he couldn't tell if it felt better, as it felt like it was on fire, but he's sure it would feel better soon.
"I'm Donovan, and my friend over there is Mica. We were just on our way down the road when we stumbled into all of this. And yeah, that was my first time riding a Pokemon. I uh....may have tried to be like the movies a bit too much."
He scratched the back of his head "Tell Ellie she did great and I'm sorry when she's better"
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