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Post by DataNinja on Mar 20, 2020 3:34:08 GMT
Training under the pair's belt, and having eaten and all, the two make their trek through the city to the Gym. Pushing through the airy wooden doors and stepping inside, it seems to be crafted to all look like a tree as much inside as it does outside. Tunnels of woven branches with sunlight (or more likely artificial sunlight) streaming through wind around. A cool breeze wafts through, in contrast to the warm summer air outside. There's not a Gym attendant, likely keeping with the carefree vibe of Fortree.
After a short stroll through the branches, in what seems to be a loop around the outside of the Gym, it all ends in some empty seats in front of a door. The sunlight's weaker here, and it's far colder, like in an autumnal shade. The door has a simple sign on it saying "please wait here if you hear battle or conversation within."
Neither of those can be heard within, so, into the Gym itself the pair goes, to meet with Robin. Heading in, they see her there, on the opposite side of a room that looks as if it's inside the trunk of a tree, standing serenely. And encased in a chunk of ice.
"Oh, welcome," an enthusiastic voice says, a woman stepping out from behind Robin. "My first challengers. And it's Trainers I saw yesterday. Well, I have good news for you. The Gym is no longer a joke."
It takes a moment to recognise the person, what with frost dappling her hair, and a regal blue and green dress shifting in the colours of the northern lights... but it's one of the women from the Center yesterday. Marie, maybe?
Looking closer at the room, there are various statues of ice around the room, nearly transparent - some of people, some of Pokémon. The walls are encased in a clear coating, as is the floor, making it surprisingly slick.
"I hope you're prepared for your battle," she says, with a bit of a cruel smile, stepping down towards a battlefield in the center. "Because it will not be an easy win."
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Post by seraphflonne on Mar 21, 2020 2:08:06 GMT
Kai felt the cold against his skin, a shiver running through him as he glared at the lady who did this. Sure it probably wasn't her own decision to do this, but he still hated that it was happening, yet again. At least it wasn't one of them again. He couldn't help muttering under his breath. "Not another one, and why do they always seem to have a bone to pick with people?"
He reached for his belt, his hand grabbing Keahi's ball in preparation, his eyes making sure to stay on the woman. They could start civil at least, it wouldn't do for him to immediately start a fight, at least without Theo's input. "So, you want to replace the current Leader? Why exactly?"
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Post by Robot on Mar 21, 2020 23:55:54 GMT
"This one seems different, more stable then the others." Theo comments, hair fanning out and taking on those sunset colors. "You picked a real bad time lady, Winchester come on out and get settled." The Cradily hunkered onto the field looking around curiously.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 22, 2020 0:26:28 GMT
"She's a pushover," Marie says, haughtily. "Well, I should say, was a pushover. A disgrace to our city. We need a strong Gym. One who stands out. One that's not just ruled by nepotism. I've always felt that I could do better... and look at me now. Already far better than she ever was. She refused to take me up on my challenge for her to step aside... so I forced her to do so."The more she speaks, the colder it gets, though the key stones of Kai and Cole begin to glow warm, keeping them from freezing, at least, even if not fully protecting them from the chill. The woman gestures, and two of the statues of ice around begin to shift and move, lumbering onto the battlefield - one a mammoth with razor-sharp tusks, and the other a seal-walrus thing, dragging itself to slide along the ice. "Of course I'm different," she snaps at Theo. "That is the entire point of a regime change. Apparently you're just as dense as she was. But, no matter. I will prove my superiority now, and then I will spread my brand across all Fortree. Then they'll see. Just the kind of cold beauty that I can provide.""Now, come on. Show me what you have. Unless you're frozen in your shoes." There's a smirk at that. Map
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Post by seraphflonne on Mar 24, 2020 6:54:04 GMT
Kai grimaced at the ice, neither one of those were particularly good for his team. Even Keahi would have some issues here, but she was certainly the best first choice. So he went through with grabbing her ball and sending her out, before tapping his other hand against his Key Stone on the back of his glove, the glow growing brighter as he did. "Time we show them that their regime change is just a delusion, you ready Keahi?"The lizard gave out a roar, getting ready for the fight as the glow of Mega Evolution overtook it's form. Init Keahi - 12
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Post by Robot on Mar 24, 2020 9:50:54 GMT
"Kai I setup Winchester to be a bodyguard, if'n you need to risk area attacks to try to keep safe. Might want to focus the mammoth first, I don't like the look of them tusks. Winchester, take aim and prepare fer the worst."
Theo binds Sunlight Within and Trick Shot as priority full action. Winchester goes on... 2 or 3. He slow.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 25, 2020 2:26:10 GMT
"Delusion?" She scoffs. "You simply cannot see the grandeur of my plans, peasants. Castles of unmalting ice, rising out of the forests. A land of perpetual winter, the likes of which Hoenn has never seen. It will be a place like no other!" As she speaks, the snow and ice pick up around her Pokémon, whirling and flurrying. Marie binds Polar Vortex to each 'mon.
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Post by seraphflonne on Mar 25, 2020 15:35:33 GMT
Kai gives his fellow a nod, before pointing out towards the enemy. "Got it, T! You heard the man Keahi, take down that mammoth quick!" The lizards flames perk up all across her tails, as she zooms forward, stopping right in front of the hulking beast. She opens up her maw and fires out a blast of flame, before twisting flashing backwards in a flash of fire. Brutal Orders Spends 1 AP on Stat Embodiement, grants Keahi Tinted Lens
Ember VS Mamoswine AC 2 Acc 7 49 Fire Special
Keahi uses Fire Dance, Mamoswine takes a Tick and she Teleports away.
Spends 1 AP on Stat Link, Keahi's S Attack goes up 1 Stage.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 27, 2020 4:13:21 GMT
The fire almost misses the mammoth in the flurry of snow, but it manages to hit its target. And while the icy Pokémon does melt some, there seems to be some internal protection, most of the sloughing away being of the frosty fur. Keahi's power does punch through, though. The walrus waddles up some towards Winchester, but mostly just curls up, to roll into a ball. The Mamoswine fires off a projectile at Keahi, but her fire and brace seem to keep her essentially unharmed. Mamoswine is hit by Ember. Keahi takes... 2 damage from Mud Bomb, and a -1 to Accuracy. It's super effective...
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Post by Robot on Mar 28, 2020 2:27:39 GMT
"Roots in the ground and hunker up. Ayah's been throwing ice at me long enough I'll show her we've got some tricks up our sleeve now." Wincester uses Ingrain, and begins gaining a tick of HP at the start of it's turns. It also activates Suction Cups, gaining another 5 DR for a total of 10.
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Post by seraphflonne on Mar 29, 2020 16:31:18 GMT
Keahi looked a bit surprised at being able to handle itself so well against the mammoth, though it turned into a smirk as it glared at it's enemy. "Take some time to gather yourself, we can't be too cautious here."Said lizard gave a nod, backing off a little bit and hatching a plan of attack, it's flames glowing even hotter. Keahi Used Nasty Plot S ATK +2 Stages
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 30, 2020 3:05:27 GMT
The mammoth pursues the lizard across the icy floor, and tosses frost-covered stones at her. It doesn't seem to be quite as potent as it could, but it certainly hurts more than the previous attack. Meanwhile, the walrus slides further up, and fires a chill rainbow beam at Winchester. The roots of the plant help keep it energized, but it still takes some damage. Winchester takes 22 damage from Aurora Beam. Keahi takes 13 damage from Ancient Power.
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Post by Robot on Apr 4, 2020 10:44:36 GMT
Theodore watched with interest as Winchester weathered the attack and bounced back stronger then ever. "Ancient Power n we'll go from there."
(Enduring Bloom and Suction Cups activated, Winchester gains a tick of Hp (9) from Ingrain, 5 DR from suction cups, and 10 Temp HP +1 SpDef and SpAtk stages. Ancient power is a 7 on an AC 2 for 43 Rock Special.)
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Post by seraphflonne on Apr 4, 2020 18:48:40 GMT
Kai gives a nod to the lizard now that it's fanned it's own flames. "Time to show'em how strong your flames are, Keahi!"The lizard span in place, coiling it's fire together before letting out a gout of fire from it's maw onto the woolly mammoth, trying to ignite it once more. Brutal Orders Keahi Ember VS Mamoswine AC 2 Acc 3 72 Fire Special
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 5, 2020 3:47:54 GMT
The stones from Winchester crash down onto the Walrein, but chunks of ice slough off of it helping to mitigate the hit. There's certainly come cracks and damage, though. Keahi isn't so lucky, as her flames just disappear and are extinguished in the snow whirling around the Mamoswine. The lizard isn't so lucky, as the walrein curls up into a sphere and begins bowling towards her. It strikes the lizard dead-on, despite her attempts to evade. The fragile lizard looks much the worse for wear, though her flames still burn as fiercely. Trading off, the Mamoswine careens towards Winchester, far faster than its lumbering frame would suggest it can move, but the frozen bite that it attempts is defeated by the plant's rocky exterior. The frozen energy, though, does seem to reinvigorate and defend the mammoth, as well as seep a misty chill into the air. Walrein is hit by Ancient Power. It's super effective! Salazzle misses with Ember.
Salazzle takes 57 damage and 2 injuries from Rollout. Mamoswine misses with Ice Fang, and gains +5 DR and a tick of HP. Arctic Zeal triggers to use Mist.
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Post by Robot on Apr 7, 2020 1:31:29 GMT
"Got you covered Kai. Winchester, scoot round that Mammoth and Giga Drain the Walrein. We ain't being ignored like this." Cradily disengages North one square and attacks Walrein with Giga Drain. Walrein takes 52 Grass Special, Cradily heals half and gains 10 DR.
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Post by seraphflonne on Apr 7, 2020 17:02:50 GMT
"Get out of there and let Winchester deal with the water type!"Keahi wastes no time, blurring into flame as she escapes the walrus's reach and makes her way down past the Mammoth before turning to face it. She seems to be burning so hot the air around her begins to refract light, her maw opening up as a blast of hire makes it even more intense, and headed straight for the mammoth. Brutal Training
Fire Dance, Walrein takes a tick, then Teleports 4 M Keahi uses Heat Wave AC 4 Acc 17 Burns and Poisons 89 Fire Special
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 8, 2020 4:46:42 GMT
The walrein looks much the worse for wear after Winchester drains energy from it, but the thing's able to continue its bowling and smash into the plant, even as ice coalesces on its body to mend wounds. The fossil 'mon absorbs it rather well, though. And while Keahi's massive blast of fire almost melts the Mamoswine, it careens into her as it shatters and melts away, using the last of its strength to do so. "My, my, so much for that vaunted heat. It's so much nicer in here without it, wouldn't you say?"Cradily heals 17 HP from Giga Drain, and Walrein takes an injury. It's super effective! Mamoswine misses with its AoO. Mamoswine takes 2 injuries from Heat Wave, and is burned and poisoned.
Walrein triggers Ice Body. Cradily takes 23 damage from Rollout. Mamoswine Disengages. Salazzle takes 42 damage and Faints from Take Down. Mamoswine Faints from Recoil, Poison, Burn...
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Post by Robot on Apr 9, 2020 2:01:05 GMT
"Sorry Kai, Winchester couldn't have saved Keaho from that, he's still going really strong though. Hard to say what she'll pitch at us next." Squinting at the woman as she scoffed, the corner of his mouth turned up into a grin. "Thought you said this gym wasn't a joke anymore? Winny's a grass type and he's still fresh as a daisy. Ancient Power again feller.". (46 Rock Special, Winchester gains a tick of HP, and after the 10 temp against this last attack is... Still at full. Gains 5 DR from suction cups.)
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Post by seraphflonne on Apr 9, 2020 4:08:15 GMT
Kai blinks at the mammoth, not sure what exactly happened, though he grunts when he realize the blow knocked Keahi out. "So my fire's gone out a little, I still got plenty of things to shatter your ice!" He returns Keahi, before grabbing another ball and tossing it out onto the field. "You had to focus down my fire to have any effect, let's see how you deal with one of those birds you seam to hate, Show her what's up, Kalani!" The bird took to the skies immediately, glancing down to see what it was dealing with. Initiative Kalani 20
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