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Post by getsuga on Aug 6, 2020 4:25:38 GMT
In a secret location far, far away.... A dark figure inspects the Gresious Orb that has been placed in the hilt of Aegislash. Its sheen only reinforces his need for reform in Nexus. He raises from his desolate throne and calls out. "Jack, it's time to move. I had a dream, a dream that left me restless. The closing days dare to approach us." "...As you wish, my Majesty."
----------------------------------------------------- Natasha Lohengramm of Paradiso stops her march directly in front of the three trainers. Compared to the bodies, her appearance is hardly blemished. She looks on in a crude smirk. "Guten tag. Took you long enough to get here. You sure you ain't getting old?" She asks while shuffling around in her pockets. Her expression changes to a smile as rich and smooth as velvet. Natasha extends her arm, uncovering what was in her palm.
Laying there are three pairs of the final two gym badges the group has been fighting tooth and nail for. "For you. Don't get all sentimental with me though. Not my scene."
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Post by Trixander on Aug 6, 2020 20:30:45 GMT
Perhaps, if you looked back on his upbringing, you would understand why Jace wasn’t an angry person. Even when the fate of the world was on him and he stood before the man who would usurp God, he was not angry. Sometimes he was overly bold, or even afraid, but never angry. His father was quick to anger and Jace had long ago promised to never be like him. He never looked up to the man. Most of his life was spent looking past him. And perhaps knowing this, you might understand why Jace was so angry. Because in large part the entire reason for this journey was to prove his father wrong. He wasn’t a good-for-nothing like his father. He was special. Jace was going to become champion after defeating every gym. That was his destiny. Or so he had thought. It seemed that Paradiso enjoyed toying with the very concept of destiny. And perhaps you think that it is selfish for Jace to be angry because the gym challenges were taken from him. To be sure, he was upset about the bloodshed, it saddened him. To see Paradiso stoop so low for what seemed to be a minor inconvenience was horrible. But that would not be the thing that spawned the sort of anger that turned to hatred. No, it was because Paradiso took something from him. Jace was a prideful person, but there were only two things that he really considered “his.” Two things that he thought could not be taken away from him: His claim to the Pokemon Championship title, and Ace. So now he stood, with one thing at his side and the other slain before him. So perhaps now you understand why Jace was so angry. “Do you know what the problem with Paradiso is?” Jace wasn’t looking up, he couldn’t. He was inside of himself, as the scene of the gym was too much. “You think that because you are powerful you can just take whatever you want.”
A pulse of telekinetic energy burst forth from him with such force that the rain itself was pushed away from him. For a brief moment it looked as if it wasn’t raining at all. In a flash of red light Nidoking was released behind him. Ace ignited in a roar of blue fire, evaporating the water that had coated him instantly. His fur stood up on end, making him seem almost feral. Jace looked up at Natasha, his icy spear materialized above him. “This world does not belong to you!” He wouldn’t let them take the League away. He would defend what was left of it. Most of all, he would make Paradiso pay. Jace's init: 18 Ace's Init: 35 Nidoking's Init: 11
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Post by getsuga on Aug 7, 2020 0:17:52 GMT
The psychic blast was enough to shove Natasha's hand back. Dropping all the badges, Natasha rolled her eyes at the boy's unbridled rage. "It is still morning, so do not raise your voice... I told you not to get overly sentimental. She crouches down to reach for them. Dropping Hizaki all the while paying close attention to the levitating ice spear. "Paradiso is not to blame, this was my free will.""Gah, doing this was like snatching candy from baby. A Jolteon stands beside Natasha with bristles mimicking Ace's ferocity. "Isn't it boring to fight weaklings every time? Miss Rime detailed me about your swift victory. I figured 'why not let them go ahead now'. This is express ticket to the Pokemon championship matches."Natasha approaches ever closer and drops the badges in front of the group. She makes an enthusiastic face when she senses their disdain for her actions. And also a hint of confusion why this is occurring. "Hahaha, I'll gladly answer this challenge. Try to devour me with your hate." She creates a battle stance with no openings you know of. Roll perceptionJolteon: 35 Natasha: 28
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Post by kurohagane on Aug 7, 2020 1:35:20 GMT
"How lamentable."Sana cannot help but sharpen her gaze in blatant disgust, she is done fearing Parapisso for brandishing their fang against innocent people."You would involve innocence in your quest?!" The gravely injured students are barely alive, if she can bring this pawn of Parapisso out of the gym and call Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny...
Sana, ever being cautious about her surroundings, senses a rumbling on the ground. She alerts her party members. "The floor is rumbling with traps, look out!" Sana wastes no time in darting off from the danger. "Mr.Synod, Mr.Tully, the gym challengers are still alive, are you able to bring this battle out?"
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Post by Trixander on Aug 7, 2020 14:10:02 GMT
How lamentable. Jace wondered if anyone would find Natasha's fate lamentable. "There won't be anything left to devour!" Jace's aura has always had an effect on his Pokemon, but none more so than Ace. His flames flared up to new heights, his aura manifesting into something tangible. He prepares himself for a decisive attack.
Jace uses Critical Moment! on his Pokemon (increasing Nidoking's init to 19)
Ace uses Swords Dance
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Post by getsuga on Aug 7, 2020 17:32:13 GMT
As soon as Jace shouts his declaration of war, Jolteon screeches something foul as he attempts to shove the crew back. Natasha, now in the mood to antagonize, furls her brow and quickly snaps at him. "Didn't I tell you - lower your voice." She extends her hand and a powerful flash of lightning charges forth. She looks to both Tully and Sana. "Stay out our lane. Your friend is getting on my nerves."
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Post by madandy on Aug 7, 2020 18:45:26 GMT
Traps, huh? I doubt it. He thinks before shaking his head, taking a chance that his suspicion is correct. "What, so yer friend under the floorboards can come up and blindside us? You really think we're that stupid, lady?!"
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Post by getsuga on Aug 7, 2020 21:04:34 GMT
Ace deals two heavy blows to Jolteon, but something dulls the impact to each. An invisible force field similar to Jace's barriers shatters from the impacts, softening the damage Jolteon received. The bristled pokemon still stands, but is weary for more attacks. "Täuschen(Fool)!" Natasha spouts as she quickly recovers from Nidoking's attack. "So my friends on top the roof can blindside him!" Electivire and Eelektross jump and slither down the dojo roof respectively. The battle hungry pair ambush Jace's team, but Eelektross was too slow in his attack. Natasha takes out a Kunai shaped dagger in preparation for her next attack. Eletivire uses Light Screen in preparation of the battle, which Jolteon activated twice to resist Ace's Trump Cards.
Natasha Bonus Turn Shift south to Nidoking Standard Action: Deadly Strike
Electivire Held Turn Shift down from rooftop Standard Action: Ice Punch to Nido
Eelektross Held Turn Shift down from rooftop Standard Action: Drain Punch to Ace (Miss)
Jolteon Standard Action: Discharge to Ace
Natasha Standard Action Take Aim
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Post by madandy on Aug 7, 2020 22:17:39 GMT
Thinking quickly, Tully whirls around and, using the flash of the electric attacks to hide both the throw of the poke ball and the flash that releases Xander behind a pillar. "Fair enough, I guess. Expected somethin' to dig underneath us, what with whatever's down there an' all." He says, very subtly emphasizing the words that tell Xander what to do. Nodding, Xander tunnels down into the floor, careful of whatever traps or surprises might be waiting for him. Tully binds Sneak Attack on Xander. Xander Sets Up Dig.
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Post by kurohagane on Aug 8, 2020 0:08:05 GMT
With Natasha being occupied with battling with two veterans trainers, Sana sees the chance to get behind her and bring the half-dead gym leader back to consciousness. She darts behind the battle scene and sends out Joy. "Joy, bring them back to consciousness." Joy, witnessing a bloodied scene, panics and quickly uses Healing Pulse at the gym leader, while Sana brings out her kit to administer first aid at one of the students near the leader. Sana uses First Aid Kit on one of the unconscious students. Joy uses Heal Pulse on Gym leader.
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Post by getsuga on Aug 8, 2020 16:18:35 GMT
The ongoing battle shakes the foundation of the building. The debris and sparks flying everywhere narrowly avoid the sleeping students, for now. This is a blessing in disguise as Sana sees Hizaki fighting for consciousness.
Onced healed enough, Hizaki tussles out of Joys grip as his mind hits the resume button on the uphill battle just minutes ago. "Wha? Who are you!?" He winces at his returning memories of the fight. The greater pain of defeat sends his fist through the floor; his muscles doubling in size. "I lost... Help me up, Pink One." Hizaki asks as he wraps an arm around her. --------------------------------- Natasha's clicks her tongue and focus' her mind to the battle. She skillfully recalls Jolteon with one hand and throws her dagger with the other at Nidoking.
During Xander's underground expedition, he hears something travelling underground. He finds a thin wall of dirt between his tunneling and another's. He breaks through and finds a Galvantula has made a network of tunnels directly underneath the dojo, causing the shaky foundation.
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Post by Trixander on Aug 8, 2020 18:22:06 GMT
Normally, Ace would jump away, leaving his opponents confounded by his agility. But he was also standing between Jace and the enemy. So he stood his ground, drilling into the enemy with Trump Cards until none were left.
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Post by getsuga on Aug 9, 2020 0:47:51 GMT
Galvantula takes a look a Xander and gestures him to back off. She moves onto another dojo support pillar and tugs the web wrapped around it, thereby breaking the pillar and setting the building off one of its hinges. Above ground, another strike from Ace thunders through the wobbly halls. Just like with Jolteon, a psychic barrier softens the blow though not enough for Electivire to nurse his injury for a moment. Natasha sees this odd feat as well and orders Electivire to finish the feisty dog-thing off. Ace dodges by the edges of his fur, an unnatural feat to the three foes nearby. The electric beast clicks his tongue in frustration before stepping back to defend Natasha. "That Eevee is a pain in the ass, what a fun battle!"Hizaki looks around the battle and notices Jace's seething anger towards Natasha. "She barely used such tricks on us. Your friends must be very skilled." He says to Sana and Joy.Electivire Standard Action: Thunder Punch Shift: Disengage Maneuver to prevent AoO
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Post by madandy on Aug 9, 2020 16:41:29 GMT
Tully grunts as he taps the ground in front of him, signalling for the area for Xander to come up in before grabbing the wounded student in front of him, pulling him roughly away from the area while calling up a coating of water under his coat and cursing his new and irritating conscience. Tully: Swift: Disengage 2 metres from Electivire Shift: Pull student away Standard: Aqua Ring
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Post by madandy on Aug 14, 2020 17:20:38 GMT
Xander growls before tunnelling rapidly upwards, bursting up from beneath the floorboards, both smashing bits of earth and wood up at everyone above him, but also revealing Galvantula's presence to the others.
As he's rising, though, he does notice that one of the footsteps he'd heard in the area was that of Lucario, so gives him an apologetic grunt.
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Post by getsuga on Aug 14, 2020 18:05:46 GMT
Galvantula is unearthed from the move but manages to avoid any serious damage outside of a dirty coat. She scrambles back on her hind legs ready to attack. Electivire smiles through the barrage soaking all the damage quite easily until a wooden plank hits him on the temple. The brute unknowingly falls to the ground without breaking his triumphant posture as is he were a statue.
Natasha glares at the newcomers through her guard. Her eyes attack akin to a thrashing sea. "Just amazing. This battle is amazing!" She says while brushing the dirt off. One thing everyone could hear, inside of her long trench coat there something resonating against the rocks and dirt that were pelting her. "Just as Ms. Rime said, you're more than ready to take on the top... But there's one thing you're lacking."
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Post by kurohagane on Aug 16, 2020 0:22:30 GMT
"You're wounded, help the rest of your students, and avoid the fight." Sana advises the gym leader, as she quickly heads to the leftmost student to bring him back from death. Seeing Jace in rather bad shape, the magical girl waves her wand to envelop Jace in a light, calling forth the power of fairy to heal Jace. "Power of fairy!"Joy helps the gym leader get onto his feet, but not before making a prayer, generating all over her allies with a protective barrier, noticing the reliance of physical of Natasha's Pokemon. She then tries to move Hizaki away from the battlefield to the left where she can heal more targets. Sana uses Super Potion on Jace. Medic Training negates loss of turn.
Joy uses Reflect on all allies.
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Post by getsuga on Aug 16, 2020 1:39:20 GMT
The dojo becomes heavy on the side lacking support. The hollowed ground collapses from the strain and the building tilts enough to throw everyone slightly off balance. Unlike the unstaggering rain, the heated battle pauses. Claps echo throughout the hall. "This was damn good. Bravo." An applauding Natasha takes this time to reset her breath. Surrounded by the hostility, she uses her pokeballs to recall Galvantula and Eelektross.
"See with your own eyes! The gym leader, Hizaki Ryuzo, was utterly defeated and not killed; same with the students. My skills control their fate and he was not your match. What could you possibly gain from fighting a weakling?" She walks in stride to the new doorway created by the collapse. Her eyes trail Sana, Lucario, and Xander to see if they would react. Her satisfied expression becomes conflicted with something new that invades her thoughts.
"This was a demonstration of my power to you. Like you I'm also restricted by those weaklings, if you still despise me I'm more than willing to continue this death match." Natasha says with hands stretched toward the group.
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Post by Trixander on Aug 17, 2020 23:10:43 GMT
For the first time since arriving at the seventh gym, Jace's attention was drawn to the bodies on the ground. Thanks to Sana's efforts they were moving again. The gym leader was dead, he was standing beside her. The gym tilts as its foundations give way. Thanks to Tully's efforts it stays standing. What had Jace done? He took out Jolteon at the cost of Nidoking. By the looks of it Natasha wasn't even hurt.
Now, Jace could keep fighting. Ace was like a tiny boulder, his momentum mounting. The longer the fight the stronger Ace would get. The problem was that Natasha was right. Now that he knew that these people were potential casualties waiting to happen, he couldn't continue this fight. Letting Natasha get away was the smart move here. That doesn't mean that it felt great.
"I do despise you, along with the rest of Paradiso," Jace admits. "But this death-match was because you stood in our way. If you are stepping out of the way then there is no reason for it to continue." He was letting her go, with the clear implication that if she gets away again they would finish what they started.
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Post by getsuga on Aug 19, 2020 15:36:57 GMT
Natasha's expression sours on the missed opportunity to strike her from beinhd. "The gym is in shambles, you can't challenge it. Give up your lukewarm candor; no need for it at the top..." The electrified woman escapes Jace's sight. He focuses on the very fresh burn marks on the floor. The jagged patterns trail towards him and before he realizes what happens, a hand gently presses on his back.
"If they did have candor" She whispers. "Why have they not stopped us yet?" After planting that seed, Natasha dashes into the forest never to be seen.
After her departure Hizaki relaxes his muscles and topples over. The students cry his name and do what little movement they can to get to him while blood puddles around the gym leader. Through pure conviction and strength, Hizaki moves. He advances to collect the fallen badges in a struggle.
"That woman mentioned three trainers coming here to challenge me. She must've been referring to you. That damn Hugo(8th Gym), he warned me about her with no a hair out of place most likely... I couldn't just submit to her." He strains himself to reach Sana and shoves the badges in her hands.
"Through your small battle I see that you're worthy to hold the Kengan and Vortex badges. Just one thing I ask of you..." He strains to get the words out. "Make that crazy bitch pay!"
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