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Post by Robot on Jan 3, 2021 1:57:08 GMT
"Alright Butch, you're tagging out. Lone Ranger, you're in, we're going to see if we can't down the big guy before he throws out anymore of those haymakers and actually lands one. Hit it with a Bubblebeam, go for the cracks in its armor." (Trick Shot applied)
Ranger spins up, firing a stream of exploding bubbles into Golurk for 58 Water Special. (Illuminate Active)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 3, 2021 3:11:30 GMT
The bubbles stream into the cracks left by the ice, causing the giant figure to topple over, swiftly recalled before it hits the ground. There's a bit of a hesitation in Orion, before he tosses out another Pokémon. "You felled something from this world, but that was to be expected. Let's try from another. Hydranticus!"There's a grin as a he sends out what seems like a feathered serpent, though part whale or dolphin by it's skin. It hovers through the air, almost as large as the Golurk it'd replaced. "Whoa..." Ayah breathes. "Never seen anything like that."The Aegislash is still up, though, and moves to slam into Ayah's Ninetales. The steel slams into the fairy, shattering its icy shield and causing it to recoil as if burnt. It seems all its defensive power is now into striking the foe. "Hang in there, Snowdrop! We've got them right where we want. Go get them..."The Ninetales seems to understand, nodding, gritting through the pain, and turning the sword's momentum and power back onto itself. The attack rips through the now defenseless Pokémon, causing it to fall apart and faint on the ground. "...well, hmm. Well played. Again, while he was steadfast, he was simply of this realm."Pursing his lips, Orion swiftly releases another flying serpent. This one is even larger than the Golurk was, and is decorated with multicoloured fine. Golurk Faints from Bubble Beam. It's super effective! Ninetales takes 2 injuries from Iron Head. It's super effective! Aegislash Faints from Foul Play.
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Post by Robot on Jan 3, 2021 4:29:31 GMT
"You got your start overpowering these things with Pokemon from your native whatever, what makes you think you can make it any different for us? Ranger fall back, we're going to snipe the big one." Theodore activates Long Shot and applies brutal orders. Ranger builds a glowing stone before it, and hurtles it into the massive multicolored serpent, the gem violently exploding on impact (98 Rock Special Damage).
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 3, 2021 5:15:25 GMT
"Because I trained them. They have to fend for themselves there. But here... they have the human edge. Of guidance and knowledge," Orion says, as the rocks splinter the edges of some of the rainbow panels. The serpent isn't down yet, though, as a ripple of colour shivers down its body, and its white becomes a pale blue to match the Ninetales. Three beams of energy converge upon the snow fox, but Snowdrop seems to be able to withstand it. Barely. The same cannot be said for the other winged 'mon, flying over only to spew toxic goop on the fox, sullying its fur, and knocking it unconscious. "Snowdrop!" Ayah cries, before steadying herself. "Fine. If that's how you're going to be... Sparkles, let's not let her fight be in vain." The sauropod lets out a long, mournful cry, fixing its eyes on the strange 'mon before it. Royjibiv takes 2 injuries from Power Gem. Royjibiv becomes Ice type from Spectrum. Ninetales is hit by Tri Attack. Ninetales takes 2 injuries and Faints from Sludge Wave. It's super effective!
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Post by Robot on Jan 3, 2021 17:17:47 GMT
"Doesn't needing human interference in order to reach your full potential put them on the same level as everything else? You don't make a lick of sense. Ranger, once more, that seemed pretty effective last time." De-activating Trick Shot. Ranger once again attacks Royjibiv with Power Gem for 47 Rock Special.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 3, 2021 21:23:11 GMT
"It's not the same level. They are up to almost what we can normally achieve to begin with! This just gives them... more."
The rocks seem to make a shattering, cracking noise as they hit the serpent's body - it sounds painful. But the frigid coating seems to melt as the icy blue makes way for a more watery one, close to Hydranticus'. It pauses to let the smaller serpent fly forwards, to the other side of Ranger, and slam a toxic-coated tail into the starfish. It's definitely a deep gash. The route clear, the larger 'mon wings forwards, before unleashing a tempest of strong wings, blowing away the last dregs of mist from Snowdrop's hail, and buffeting Sparkles. Ranger manages to ride the winds enough to avoid harm. "Oh, so you're watery now?" Ayah asks. "Well, Sparkles, we know what to do about Water, don't we. We freeze it."There's a burst of cold from the Aurorus surrounding the serpent and utterly freezing it into an icicle. It falls to the ground, some ice cracking and letting it fall limp. "...so some of this may not quite be living up to its full potential," Orion says, a little bitterly. "But nobody can prepare for everything. Not even me. The errant winds of chance seem to be stymieing me. This should not be happening." Forcefully, he releases another Pokémon, a hovering turtle that is with a rocky shell, having chunks of stone floating above it. Royjibiv is hit by Power Gem. It's super effective! Roygibiv is now Water Type from Spectrum. Royjibiv delays until after Hydranticus. Starmie takes 47 damage from Poison Tail, and is Poisoned. A critical hit! Tempest misses Starmie, hits Aurorus.
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Post by Robot on Jan 3, 2021 22:37:54 GMT
"Just so we're clear here, our talents as battlers didn't come from... energy manipulation or coming from other dimensions. Hard work and guts. Knowing when to hold and when to fold. Ranger you're out, rest off that poison. Butch you're back in. Smash yourself a turtle." Brutal Orders on Butch as a Swift for Hi Jump Kick. Butch closes and kicks off, lining up a crushing blow with the top of the new opponent's neck, and lands with destructive force. (164 Fighting Physical)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 3, 2021 23:33:26 GMT
The turtle seems like it might resist the horrendously powerful kick for a moment... but in the end, the shell shatters some, and it falls to the ground, unable to do anything. There's a laugh from Orion. "Oh, I wasn't meaning to imply that. But I see that this may be more than luck now, yes..."With slow deliberation, he reaches for his last Pokéball, sending out energy that coalesces into a colossal beast with approximately far too many mouths. "Know that this is but a flea in the world it came from. There is so much beyond what we know. What we can handle. Can you deal with even this?" With a grin, he pulls out something unexpected. It looks like a Key Item, which he raises, causing the foe to swirl with energy. "The power of two worlds betwixt. How much further could we go. I want to see it."The energy fades, and what remains is a 'mon with even more mouths, and a draconic... almost splendour. It roars, almost scraping the ceiling. As it does so, the remaining flying serpent crashes towards Sparkles, slamming with an aquatic tail burst. It very much seems to be wearing the saurian down. The large dragonic mass of mouths crashes into Butch Cassidy, but the Scrafty manages to lean with the blow and only suffer a glancing hit. And then it roars. A fearsome challenge to the 'mon before it. Bow or perish. "I...I don't like this one," Ayah says, quietly. "Sparkles, hold on, just a little longer. We can do this." The Aurorus breathes cold air at the 'mon beside it. Like with the Aegislash, it doesn't seem to do much damage, but it does freeze it solid for just a moment. Aurorus is hit by Aqua Tail. It's super effective! Aurorus gains a tick of temp HP from Full Guard. Scrafty takes 14 damage from Dragon Rush Smite. Mega Guzzlord uses Regal Challenge on Scrafty. Aurorus hits with Powder snow. It's not very effective. Ayah triggers Deep Cold.
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 0:22:44 GMT
"You're doing great." Amaranth offers to Ayah, as Butch takes a knee before the bellowing mass of maws. Theodore nods thoughtfully, and again changes tactics to keep his opponent off balance. Butch disappears, and Six takes his place. "Orion wants to see this next stage of evolution so badly, here's what came of our experiment at home." Tugging the brim of their hat down, the stone mounted on the brim flashed brightly, consuming Six in a swirl of light as he hit the field, swelling with power, body changing to a more saurian shape.
"Alright Six, Knockout Pods." Six scatters a barrage of seeds around the frozen Pokemon, missing with all of them, but a puff of blue powders settle up around the rigid Pokemon, adding to its problems. (Type Strategist and Mega Evolution Active, 1 Use of Cross Pollinate. The frozen serpent sleeps.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 0:55:01 GMT
"It is impressive, yes," Orion says, nodding. "That same experiment is what brought out the specimen you see before you. It's miraculous, what the blending of realms can accomplish."The dragonmaws roar, before it charges forth at Six, barreling into him. The attack doesn't seem to be particularly potent, however, even if the fury is there. It seems like nobody's having a particularly good moment, though, as Six misses a frozen target. At least, nobody until Sparkles re-gathers her energy, and freezes the liquid running through Hydranticus. There's a definite anger there from the Aurorus. "Just give up. We've basically won. There doesn't need to be any more pain to anyone.""You've got some confidence there... but it's not over until it's all over," Orion says, with a grin. "And you have to be willing to take all the pain if you want to see the gain at the end. There will be no giving up here."It seems like things aren't going too well for his Pokémon, though, as Hydranticus is unable to connect, and Six is also able to not take more than a grazing blow from the Guzzlord, despite how furiously it attacks. Exeggutor takes 19 damage from Stomping Tantrum, bypassing Defensive Abilities. Hydranticus takes 2 injuries from Freeze-Dry. A critical hit! It's super effective! Exeggutor takes 43 Smite damage from Dragon Rush, bypassing Defensive. Aqua Tail misses.
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 1:18:49 GMT
"Alright Six, we'll show it a true dragon... Let it all loose!" With a sweep of his head, Six unleashed a blue white beam of light all along the Guzzlord's front, a chain of explosions going off along every surface the light touched. (Guzzlord takes 64 Normal Special, two steps more effective from Draconic Exhalation and Eggscellence's effect range.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 2:13:03 GMT
The explosions make the dragon step back. Once. But yet it still stands, and looks just as angry as ever. And it retaliates, shoving into Six, and pushing it back into the other combatants with gnashing maws. It looks triumphant. Sparkles is missed by the stream of bubbles from the feathery flying fish, but strikes back with rocks that the foe seems to just barely manage to hold on after. Hydranticus misses with Bubble Beam. Guzzlord takes 2 injuries from Egg Bomb. Exeggutor takes 39 damage from Steamroller, and Guzzlord triggers Bully. Exeggutor is pushed 2m, Tripped, and Gains an injury. Hydranticus is hit by Ancient Power.
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 2:57:50 GMT
"Get up Six! It's time for a Hammer" The dragon rises unsteadily, sweeping it's thick neck wide and slamming it into one side of the dragon, then a second time, each time a thunderous creak of timbers and a heavy stamp of its clawed foot. (62 Dragon Physical, and 34 Normal Physical from Strike Again)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 3:07:40 GMT
The dragon falls with the first attack, and the second is able to fell the feathered serpent. A heavy silence fills the air.
Until it's broken by clapping. Not sarcastic, but enthusiastic, as Orion laughs. "Well, then. I should have realized earlier that my children were able to surpass me in this. For I am but the messenger. I brought it forth, for all of you. Well done. This has grown even more than I would have though. Sooner than I imagined."
"The whims of the world brought you here. Where will they take you now? What is your plan here?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 3:14:24 GMT
"... Suppose that depends on Ayah. Pulled the plug on your way of doing things, but if she really wants to go home, I might go with her if she'll have me. Side from that, haven't given things much thought since the league, or learning to cope with the changes we all went through and our failings on the way." Amaranth scratched his bangs, recalling Six. "...Suppose you'll need to make your mind up on that first, but there's getting the authorities for Orion yet."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 3:31:23 GMT
"I... I don't know," Ayah says, reaching over to squeeze Amaranth's hand. "I was angry with my sister for not telling me before... but I don't know anymore. It's not really where anything that matters to me, is it?"
"So you were... trying to stop me from doing the thing you were trying to do anyways?" Orion asks, laughing. "That's a most peculiar twist on thin-"
There's suddenly a sharp sound filling the air. Almost like an alarm. Orion's face turns to confusion. "Wait, why's that going off, that means..." There's a realization. "Hold onto something!"
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 4:29:02 GMT
"Beg pardon?" Amaranth's brow quirks, though he follows Orion's instructions. The man hasn't been particularly misleading up until that point, putting an arm around Ayah and making for whatever might pass for shelter.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 4:55:42 GMT
Amaranth is able to reach a handhold just before there's a sudden sharp jolt, that probably would have thrown them to the floor. A constant humming is filling the air, though more at the level of background noise.
"So... that was the engines going on. Not the regular engines. The ones that we never properly tested. The ones that propel us beyond this dimension. That's what this place was built for." Orion gestures around. "To be able to better travel and examine worlds. Skip from realm to realm, and record coordinates of useful ones. And be able to connect home." There's a troubled look on his face. "They shouldn't be going off now, though..."
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Post by Robot on Jan 4, 2021 5:00:58 GMT
"Turn them off then?" Amaranth goes visibly pale. "Now's not a good time for a joke or an experiment. I wasn't looking to explode or evolve further today." There is a sense of confusion and helplessness. They didn't know the first thing about technology, and Ruby wasn't really along to futz with the stuff. It was all in Orion's hands... or whomever activated the thing in the first place.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 4, 2021 5:12:42 GMT
"This is neither!" Orion says. "It shouldn't be happening! I... don't think it should cause any further reactions, though. Might explode. If we can get up to the bridge, we can probably turn it off, though."
"...I don't know if I'd want to risk you trying any funny business." Ayah says, skeptically.
"What funny business? I don't even have any Pokémon left. I just want to know what in the world's going on!"
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