The Very Best... IC (Pokemon)

[Malachite]

"I'm Tom," the guy says, a smug look on his face. "And nice to see you run behind your friends before we even start."
He shifts his gaze to Ewan.
"That's a pretty nice Charmander. Let's see what you can do if I do...this!"

Stretching out a Pokeball in each hand, flashes of light appear as he quickly recalls the Skarmory and sends out a small white-clad figure with what appears to be a green helmet.

"Quick, Marshall, use Confusion!"

[The-Mage-King]

"Flamer! No. 3!" Ewan returns, pointing to the Ralts.


"CHAR!" The gleeful fire lizard returns, breathing teh flames.

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To hit:(1d20)[6]

Damage: (2d10+8)[16]+STAB (1d4)[4]

[Malachite]

The blast of fire flies out from the Charmander to strike the Ralts hard, and it shrinks back briefly from the heat. Beginning to glow, a faint beam wavers in the air between the Ralts and Flamer for an instant before Flamer's face screws up in discomfort as his perception of the world seems to swim around him, pain receptors firing randomly.

Both Pokemon look like the attacks took something out of them, but neither is ready to give up yet.

[The-Mage-King]

"And another!" Ewan says, fingers pointed to the 'mon.


"CHAAAAAARRRRR!"

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Again: (1d20)[4]

(2d10+9)[22]+(1d4)[1]

[Malachite]

Even as Flamer breathes in, the Ralts becomes insubstantial and disappears, reappearing briefly behind the Charmander and striking Flamer in the back, before rematerialising in the original spot just in time to be hit by the wash of flames. It makes a thin, high keening noise as it takes the burst of fire full in the face, and all but collapses. It's barely conscious, but Flamer's looking close to exhaustion too. The battle will almost certainly be decided in the next turn.

[The-Mage-King]

"Finish it!" Ewan shouts as his 'mon lets loose a third Ember.


"CHAR!"

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Attack: (1d20)[18]

Damage: (2d10+9)[14]+[roll]1d4[/rol;]=

[Malachite]

"Come on Marshall, hit him again!" Tom shouts angrily. He almost looks like he's itching to get into the fight himself.

The Ralts pulls itself upright and its body begins to glow as it gathers in energy again, but before it can unleash it, Flamer lets loose a great gout of flame that throws it to the ground. The glow around Marshall fades away as Tom looks on, almost unbelieving that he could have lost this first battle.

He stretches out one hand and activates the Pokeball, and the familiar blaze of white energy leaps out to envelop his Pokemon.
"Ok," he says with slightly less confidence, replacing the Ralts' ball back on his belt and pulling out another. "Who am I facing next?"

He holds both balls ready in his hands, clearly waiting to see his opponent before he chooses who to send out.

[Drogos]

During the battle Cody puts his Chinchou back in the ball, knowing it didn't much like battle yet. He brings out his Totodile, Gustave.

I'm next! Me and Gustave are gunna mop the floor with whatever you throw at us! Bring it on!


TOTOTOTOTOTOTO DIIIIIILEE!

The Totodile is alight with energy at the thought of another battle

[Malachite]

Tom nods. "Right you are. Now let's see what your little croc can do against Storm."
With a flash of white light, he sends out the Skarmory again. This time he seems a little more cautious, allowing Cody to call his attack first.
The Skarmory rattles her wings angrily as she stalks carefully towards the Totodile. She snaps her beak angrily, clearly wanting payback for having her meal interrupted...

[Drogos]

Alright Gustave lets go!

TOTO!

Lets start with a Leer to lower its defenses!

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Leer Attack Roll:(1d20)[15]

[Malachite]

As the Totodile cracks his jaws open to reveal a mouthful of teeth, Storm stops approaching. While still far smaller than the Skarmory, this little crocodile is clearly more of a threat than the Nidoran she just preyed upon. She looks back at her trainer questioningly.

"Storm, hold back for a moment and use Swift!" he calls. "Don't worry, you've got this!"

Still looking a bit unsure, Storm takes a pace backwards and opens her beak with a screech, sending a stream of small white glowing stars streaking towards Gustave. As the fly in he manages to dodge some of them, but any that miss just curve around and fly back at him until they hit. Where they strike Gustave they score painful cuts into his skin.

"Great job!" Tom calls. "Now get in there and use Peck!"

[Drogos]

Its okay Gustave those stars are puny compared to what you can do! Take advantage of its hesitation. Hit it with an Ice Punch!

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Attack roll Ice Punch: (1d20)[10]
Damage with Ice Punch:(5d10+13)[47]

[Malachite]

Storm runs in, wings sweeping wide and beak gaping open as she lunges for the kill. Gustave winds back his fist and the familiar cold, icy blue energy flashes around as his claws rocket forward to connect with Storm's armoured body, throwing her to one side, but not quite before Storm's beak clamps onto Gustave and slics deep as she is knocked away. As the Skarmory struggles to her feet, Gustave sways and collapses to the floor.

"YES!" Tom shouts, pumping his fist. "Eat that! Ok, last guy with the big wispy Pokemon, Thorn's going to take you down!"

Opening the final ball, the energy flare deposits the familiar-looking form of a Bulbasaur. It growls softly to itself as spiky vines rise menacingly in the air.

[Vizzerdrix]

"As you wish. Shade, return. Belle's turn, I think."

Will puts the gastly away and sends out his miltank.

"Ready?"

Belle runs forward and uses Tackle:

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Hit(3)
(1d20)[15]

Damage
(5d10+12)[37]
STAB:
(1d4)[1]

[Malachite]

"Thorn, Leech Seed it, quickly!" Tom shouts as the Miltank bears down on the Bulbasaur. The bulb on Thorn's back swells briefly as Belle throws herself at him, but the toad-like Pokemon is knocked flying before he can fire as she barrels into him. Rolling to a stop, he struggles to his feet and is about to fire when Tom calls a stop to the fight.
Grudgingly, he looks over at the trainers.

"Alright, so you're stronger than I thought. I'm not going to risk you killing Thorn with another one of those attacks over nothing. Storm can eat somewhere else. What was your problem anyway? She'd do it in the wild, why not with me?"

He genuinely looks confused as well as frustrated and angry.

As the battle ends, you also notice that the Nidoran have shifted closer to you, seeming to recognise your presence is protecting them.

[The-Mage-King]

"Because there's a difference between a wild pokemon attacking other pokemon with the intent to kill and an owned pokemon doing it and being encouraged by its trainer." Ewan says, having finished using the potion on his Charmander. "Have you even given a thought to what your other Pokemon think of it?"

[Drogos]

Cody wordlessly recalls his fainted pokemon with a look of disappointment. He had looked like such a jerk with all that tough talk and then nothing to back it up with. Clearly he had overestimated his own abilities...


He begrudgingly addresses Tom..

Your Skarmory is a formidable pokemon and I apologize for my words I said earlier. Still, we beat you two out of three, so I think its time you moved on.

I'm going to go check on the Nidoran...

After that he lets out his Chinchou and picks it up. He quietly sits down facing the Nidoran, with the softly glowing pokemon in his lap. He sits and cautiously waits to see of any of the pokemon would be interested in the peculiar bio luminescence of his Chinchou.

[Vizzerdrix]

Will gives a nod of approval to Ewan, silently agreeing with his words, then sits beside Cody and watches the nidoran.

"Do you want me to take a look at Gustave?"

Will is also going to read toms mind at this time.

[Drogos]

I think hes beyond the help of potions but if theres something else you can do, I would be very appreciative.

Cody quietly lets Gustave out of his pokeball. The pokemon lays in the grass curled up, not moving at all. Eddison hops out of Cody's lap so that Cody can gently hold his injured pokemon. The Chinchou stays nearby, concerned for its water pokemon friend.

[Malachite]

Tom shrugs. "I've not really thought about it. She enjoys catching her food herself so I let her. I could buy meat for her, but it's less natural, costs me money and just shifts the killing part to someone else. Don't you eat meat, or are you a veggie?"
Thorn trots over to his side, waiting to head off, while Tom looks over to where Cody is dealing with Gustave.
"Is he alright there? I didn't think Storm hurt him too badly."
He does look concerned.

Meanwhile, some of the Nidoran slowly approach the group seated on the grass. One, perhaps a little bolder than the rest, edges forward to see what Edison's glowing lures are. Slowly moving closer, his nose almost touches the light before he jerks back again.

[Vizzerdrix]

Will lays his hands on Gustave. A soft glow can be seen radiating from under his hands, and sweat beads on his forehead...

healing:

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(2d20+4)[15]

"That is all I can do for him now. Tomorrow morning I'll treat him again."

Without looking away from the nidoran, Will addresses Tom

Tom, if you need, I do have a potion. I'll be glad to use it on your Ralts."

[Malachite]

Tom looks a bit embarrassed.
"Thanks, if you have a spare, I'd appreciate it. I forgot to bring any with me. I have enough to pay you the going rate for it - they're 200 in Pallet, right?"
He opens the Pokeball, depositing Marshall on the grass, then rifles in his pockets for his wallet.
He looks with interest at Will's healing of Gustave.
"Wow, how are you going that?"

[Vizzerdrix]

Will slowly stands up (to not spook the nidos) and kneels by the ralts. He looks over the wounds, then starts administering the potion to the worst wounds first.

"I'm not sure how I do it, to be honest. I just do it."

[Malachite]

Tom smiles.
"That's awesome. I've heard about psychic people but not met one before. Have you met Sabrina, in Saffron City? You hear stories about how she's supposed to be really powerful."

[Drogos]

Thanks for that Will. I think I'm ready to move on whenever you guys are. These Nidoran have been through enough today and capturing them just doesn't seem that appealing to me. If they were water types it would maybe be a different story. What do you guys think?

[Vizzerdrix]

To Tom: "Interesting. I didn't know other psychics lived in Saffron. I'll have to make my way there someday soon. Thank you for the tip."


To the group: I will be honest. I do wish to capture one, and I'm worried about the injured one. His wounds could draw predators, get infected, or fail to heal properly. He'll be safe inside a ball for a while. Long enough for me to heal him. The problem will be getting him away from the group safely...

[Drogos]

Cody stands up slowly and backs away from the Nidoran.

Well whatever you decide to do Will, lets get moving with it. Maybe see if any are inclined to follow us after we leave. I have heard that feeding pokemon can make them more inclined to be caught as well.

[Vizzerdrix]

"Good Idea, but I lack food. I do have another idea. with some luck, I can put the wounded one to sleep, use my powers to frighten the others off, then capture him. I'll warn you, it could get... icky. "

Will says this while eyeing the remains of the birds meal...

[Drogos]

If you want I could lend a hand. Eddison here is still good to go, and he can help shoo the others away with a spray of Bubble.

[Vizzerdrix]

Will puts the Miltank away and brings out the gastly

"Okay, Belle, come back. Shade, put the wounded one to sleep for me."

Shade using hypnosis:
(1d20)[15]


Will then uses telekinesis to pick up the remains of the meal, and make them slither towards the nidoran ()