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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 1:47:30 GMT
The black dragon slumps to the ground, burned by the glittering light, while the squooshy dragon leaps once more for Tempu, battering the Ledian with force disproportionate to its firmness. The light crowd seems to cheer at the dino going down, though. "Well, looks like you're in a good position here," Yvonne admits, "but, it's still not over."
She tosses out a green, tusked dragon, which looks surprisingly chipper, on the other side of Tempu. It lets out a small roar.
Deino Faints. Tempu takes 33 damage and 2 injuries (after DR) from Frustration.
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2019 2:06:38 GMT
"Since our strategy is relying on keeping Bylii safe, Tempu make some distance. Bylii fall back and deal with the purple one. You're both doing very well, keep it up." She encouraged her partners. "I'm genuinely shocked at how powerful Dragon Pokemon are. I had heard stories, but they are such a rare sight, I was not aware they could be in such innocuous forms as your round gooball there. I'd almost mistake it for a water, or bug type."
Ledian moves to flank the newcomer, throwing himself bodily into it, while Bylii retreats, unleashing another scorching fairy wind with a frantic fluttering of her wings.
(Axew takes 27 Normal Physical, and is pushed 2 Squares. Goomy takes 31 Fairy Special)
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 4:49:42 GMT
"You can't always judge something by how it looks," the Leader says. "The world is full of a great many things that defy expectations."The burbling blob seems to have even more surprises in store, as a shimmering shield protects it, deflecting the glitter harmlessly into a puff that settles onto its slimy body. The blob squeals happily as it slimes towards Bylli. Tempu's clash with Axew is much more violent, with the Ledian slamming the dragon away... only for the little beast to come charging back, ramming the ladybug with eash tusk in turn, and crashing him down on the ground. The dragon gives a bit of a roar of triumph as Tempu remains unmoving after the attack. "And some things," Yvonne adds with a smile, "are exactly how they look."Cutiefly hits with Fairy Wind. Goomy uses Protect. Axew is hit with Tackle. Ledian takes 61 damage, 2 injuries, and Faints from Dual Chop. A critical hit! Axew gains +5 DR.
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2019 8:56:17 GMT
"I'll just have to show off my own ancient slumbering power then." Beatrice commented as she switched Tempu for Limul, the Anorith appearing in the same spot where his fallen companion had begun the fight. "Limul, wary of the slug, it can make water. Flank the Axew and use Fury Cutter. Bylii, hold position and try once more on the Goomy."
Fluffy body heaving from exhaustion, Bylii squinted her eyes shut, wings fluttering frantically to release still another of those fairy winds at her opponent. With not many options at her disposal, further limited by Dragon's impressive resistances, she was growing tired. Limul, on the other hand, was fresh and full of fight. Giving Axew a wide berth, the fossil came in low, strong forelimbs glowing green before it unleashed a salvo of powerful attacks on the dragon.
(Binds Iterative Evolution on Limul, Fairy Wind hits for 32 Fairy Special, Fury Cutter Critically hits for 53 Bug Physical, 57 if Iterative Evolution is multiplied by the crit. Limul gains 5 DR.)
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 17:21:59 GMT
While the Goomy doesn't seem to be as affected by the rain of glitter as one would like, it does seem to be hurting a little, before it sloshes forwards and releases a hail of bubbles once more. This time, Bylli isn't so lucky, and several strike her, finally knocking the Cutiefly down. Limul gets in a ferocious hit, as does the Axew, with both of them exhausted by the end and clearly pained, especially after the little dragon picks up speed and gets in another hit, being faster than the little shrimp. Limul has to end things now... "Is this the end here," Yvonne asks, "or will you surprise me?"Goomy takes 1 injury from Fairy Wind. It's super effective! Limul takes 25 damage from Frustration. Axew gains +5 DR. Axew takes 2 injuries from Fury Cutter. Bylli takes 44 damage, 2 injuries, and Faints from Bubble. A critical hit! Limul takes 30 damage, an injury, and is Slowed for 1 turn from Dual Chop. A critical hit! Axew gains +10 DR.
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2019 17:43:07 GMT
"It's all up to you now Limul, we haven't had to come from behind before, but we'll show you're no slouch! Smackdown on that Axew, and make some distance from Goomy if you can!"
"Annnnnnnnn!" Forelegs up, the Anorith yelled, a sphere of rock building up and then exploding in the Axew's face, before the bug cocked it's head and held its ground, waiting to see what happened, shuffling only slightly to one side.
(Limul disengages to I7 after hitting Axew for 36 Rock Physical)
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 20:42:08 GMT
The Gym seems to be holding its collective breath as Bea's Anorith fells the Axew with a stone, scuttling back a little bit... and then Goomy happily squelches back towards the shrimp, before inhaling a stream of energy that emerges from Limul. It's enough to at last finally exhaust the Fossil Pokémon, who slumps to the ground. Axew Faints from Smack Down. Anorith takes 24 damage, an injury, and Faints from Absorb. "Please everyone give a round of applause for our brave challenger," Yvonne says, as she recalls her squirming Goomy, "as she fought bravely and to the end. She may not have won today, but she did not give up, and she will grow from this." There's clapping coming from the scattered audience as the Leader also bows, before she addresses Bea. "I expect that I will see you again, likely very shortly." She grins. "I look forwards to it. Do you have any words to myself or those watching?"You gain 80 EXP for fighting.
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2019 20:51:21 GMT
"Gauging an opponent's strength is a very difficult balancing act. Now that I have played my hand, the next battle can't play out the same, or it will end the same. It was good battling you Yvonne, I will likely see you again tomorrow." Beatrice would be lying if she said she wasn't a little disappointed at the loss. It was more excited then she had ever been over a fight before, and the closeness of it brought her a certain thrill.
Rainbow had been watching too, but as the gym leader had said, every battle couldn't be a win, and accepting that was part of growing stronger, and growing up. Recalling he'd injured team from the field, she moved from the podium and back into the lobby area, lost in some distant thoughts while she waited for her friend to rejoin her from the stands.
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 21:06:20 GMT
Yvonne nods, before sweeping off to the back of the Gym, presumably to heal her 'mon and swap things out.
Outside, in the lobby, the front girl says "That was pretty intense, there, especially for a low-badge match. 'Course, it's never quite as thrilling on-screen as in person, but ya did good, man."
Rainbow quickly makes her way down and out the stairwell, wings fluttering nervously. "That... uh, that was a thing. You fought well, I think, but, oh, I was so nervous. Some of those were so ferocious, and it just kept me on edge the entire time..."
"Ah, don't worry. They may look scary, but most of Yvonne's team are real sweethearts."
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2019 23:09:42 GMT
"I might take a day or two with Rainbow away from town to get stronger before trying again, my Pokemon got pretty injured today, so a bit of rest might do them well. Thanks." She couldn't help but smile. "Bylii likes it when I really get into things, something about my 'aura'. It sounds like cockamamie, but it seems accurate enough interacting with her."
Scratching behind her ear, she considered Rainbow for a moment. "A lot of Pokemon posturing is for show, once they warm up to you it's totally different around here." She emphasized gently, knowing it was not at all what Rainbow was used to. Turning to the sharp-toothed greeter. "We are looking for a place to settle for the night, you wouldn't happen to know of anywhere that'd be more accommodating would you? I really don't like camping, and I'm pretty sure Rainbow can't sleep at the center without a trainer card."
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2019 23:32:32 GMT
"Getting stronger always helps, yeah," the girl says, before chuckling. "You don't know how many people come in bashing their heads against the same strategies over and over again, hoping for a miracle. Y'ain't gonna get any stronger repeating the same things."
"I see..." Rainbow says. "Well, I am glad that they're not as scary as they look. That's something that I keep worrying about. Even the cute ones..."
"Eesh, sounds like you went through something serious," the girl addresses Rainbow, "Sorry to hear that. And sorry to hear that it seems like people're being..." she seems to catch herself, "people." Probably not good to use anything stronger inside one's place of employment. "One reason I've not done travelling. I'll admit that I'm not real up-to-date on travel lodgings here, given that, well, I have a place... but if you're not able to find anything, swing by here when I get off work at five. I've got an air mattress I can set up if you need to bunk for a night while you find something. Just let me know. Yvonne helped me out, only right that I try and help others."
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Post by Robot on Oct 12, 2019 0:13:31 GMT
"Well, we can try to find a place that we can settle in first, I wouldn't want to put you out, and your place won't be an option as soon as we head to the next town, so getting a feel for what's out there is a good idea. Thanks for the offer, we'll be by if we can't figure out anything else. Gotta head down to the docks for a little while to ask around about passage, and get my team to the center." Beatrice nodded to herself for a moment. "We'll try to find a place until you're tired of it Rainbow... I don't know how much of... people I can take either."
Courteous goodbyes said, she moved to leave the Gym and attend errands before settling.
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 12, 2019 1:23:45 GMT
The two drop by the Center to leave Bea's injured Pokémon to heal, and it does in fact turn out that Rainbow can't stay there without a Trainer ID. In fact, things get a little bit awkward being that Rainbow doesn't have any ID on her currently, but they're able to talk their way out of it.
Following that, the pair make their way down to the less commercial parts of the docks of Rustboro. Of the people that are willing to talk to them without being downright abrasive about it, it seems to be fairly clear that nobody's willing to get anywhere near Dewford. It would be risking their boats, fines, and possibly worse. It'd probably be possible to get there without being seen by Rangers, but it's not worth it to any of them. Especially since of the few stupid people who went there over the years, apparently the place is haunted. And not everyone comes back alive.
"It seems that they're really serious about not going to it..." Rainbow says, leaning over a rail and gazing into the ocean. "Which, I mean, it's understandable. But... frustrating. Do you know of any way to get there without involving other people? Or have any ideas?"
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Post by Robot on Oct 12, 2019 1:43:47 GMT
"Well, Hoenn is known for Wailmer, a huge water type Pokemon. If I could catch one there wouldn't be anyplace in the region we couldn't reach. I'm sure there are other flying or water types that might be able to manage it, but most have to be very developed or fully evolved to carry a rider. If the battle today was any indication, I have a long way to go before I can handle a Pokemon like that." Beatrice joined Rainbow at the railing, bracing her chin on a hand. "The other option is swimming, which I might manage but would be exhausted. My Pokemon aren't well suited to water combat either, Silica wouldn't enjoy it for sure."
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 12, 2019 1:51:12 GMT
"Oh!" Rainbow says, "Do they live around here? Do you think that we might be able to try and look for one of those water types in, well, the water, and hope we see one that might take us there? Because Pokémon in this time are all nice and all, right?" She seems to be beaming with hope. "You don't need to battle it if you're just wanting a ride?"
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Post by Robot on Oct 12, 2019 2:01:20 GMT
"Kind of, winning one over might be a bit more difficult then battling and capturing one, and I don't know if they are common in this part of the region, but we can go out looking tomorrow in the deeper water. Are you alright swimming? I know insect wings don't do well in water." She considered it for a moment. "We can play it by ear, though I'm not fond of ad-libbing. You ready to get some rest for the night?"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 12, 2019 2:09:45 GMT
"Uh..." Rainbow thinks, "If it has to be any deeper than, like, knees, I'll probably just... fly above. If it's first thing in the day, I should be fine. Probably. I'm feeling a lot less tired now than I was after spanning, so, I should be fine. I hope."
"Rest does sound good, though," she admits. "But is there anything else you want to do first, before we go and meet up with that girl?"
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Post by Robot on Oct 12, 2019 2:30:17 GMT
"Nothing immediately comes to mind, we can get settled in and just relax, and set out in the morning. It's nice of her to put us up, we should do something nice for her in return... oh, we can pickup some groceries before showing up, that'd be good. With her teeth like that she probably eats a lot of meat. Fish should be easy to get a hand on around here, let's do that!"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 12, 2019 2:38:41 GMT
"Okay, that's probably a good idea," Rainbow nods, following along with Bea to the store.
One fish-stop later, they make it to the Gym, just a few minutes before it closes up for the evening. The girl steps outside, looking around before seeing the pair. "Ah, you decided to take me up on this, I see. Hope you don't mind walking... live on the outskirts. Lot cheaper there. Oh, uh, also I realize that I never introduced myself," she says, as they begin making their way through the city. "The name's Maddie. Sorry thatcha weren't able to find somewhere better, anyways. I always like to think that this place is nice, but... still got a long ways to go."
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Post by Robot on Oct 12, 2019 2:45:51 GMT
"That's alright, we didn't really find a ride where we're headed, doesn't seem like any of the fisherfolk are super keen on passengers." The day hadn't been a total bust at least, they'd made a friend. "Other then a slice of humble pie, and meeting you and Rainbow, the day has been kind of skint for silver linings. I got some fish for us to share, one good turn deserves another and produce is probably a rough sell with your teeth. I'm not really much of a cook, but it'll be edible at least."
Walking in silence for a moment more, Beatrice drank in the surroundings, the city in the late afternoon and evening, sun still bright in the sky for the hour and time of year. "Maddie, are Wailmer pretty common around here? I'm not a great swimmer and we've got a long way to go."
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