(PTA) Defiance of the Forgotten: Knights of Hoenn

[Esprit15]

Zoe follows behind Tina. A faint, white mist forms around Jeff's shoelaces as he stands on the table. The laces come undone, retying their selves with their counterpart on the opposite shoe. If you hate this guy as much as I do, you won't say anything, she says to the others.

[MichaelGoldclaw]

Catherine nods and grins. She finishes her food and waits to watch the fireworks.

[IrnBruAddict]

'Now now ladies, no need to crowd round. Look with your eyes, not with your hands. This fine specimen of masculinity is for the princess alone!' He makes to jump down off the table, but stumbles when he moves due to his shoelaces. He trips forward, his knees hitting off the chair, and ten tumbling over himself, landing upside down on his head.

'He's an embarrassment to my own gender' sighs Dal, while Tina broke into hiccups from laughing so much. Violet facepalms, but nonetheless goes to help Jeff up.

[Esprit15]

Zoe gives a mischievous smile to the others, heading back towards her group. "Anybody know when the next fight is supposed to take place?"

[Anubis Dread]

Tiffany's face as a very deep shade of red as she clasped both hands to her mouth and tried to resist doing more than a giggle. Oh Arceus, the guy got what was coming to him, and Tina's reaction was so adorable, and... she couldn't just laugh, she'd collapse in front of all the reporters!

"It's-" Tiffany attempted, but a guffaw existed her mouth the minute she opened it, which she had to force back down. Okay, calm, calm... there we go. "It's when we dock right?" she giggled. "I don't know when that is though."

[MichaelGoldclaw]

Well, good luck to you all

[Aneurin]

Sayuri

She grins broadly and sticks out a hand for Jerry to shake. "'Preciated. Tiffany, the girl in the pretty dress, is the one who talked about Neo-Magma," Sayuri adds, with a nod towards where Tiffany's standing.

She glances up as the bell rings, and then listens to the announcement. "Well, I reckon that work's beckoning again, huh?" she sighs, and rises slowly. "Guess I should go bother the trainers before it's too late. Think I might start with Mister Clumsy over there," she adds, with a slight smile as she watches Jeff go tumbling. She's not had much to do with him, but he seems a throughly unpleasant young man in need of a hefty dose of humility.

"Best of luck," she says, with a half-wave as she threads her way over to the fallen idiot. "Hey, you alright there?"

[Dracio]

Noctis smirks as Jeff fells to the ground and barely manages to avoid laughing in front of everyone. "Well I don't see anything amiss with this he just poorly jumped. Anyone know when we are suppose to land?"

[IrnBruAddict]

Sayuri

Jeff pulls himself to his feet with the help of Violet, and kicks so furiously in anger that he rips appare his tied shoelaces, along with tearing the top of his shoes.

'Argh, dammit! Now I gotta go get changed, get my other trainers.' He turns to Sayuri. 'Look babe, I gotta get changed, I'll give you your interview after I wipe the floor with this lot. You might as well start with those losers over there, since they won't be around for long.' Violet gives him a nasty stare behind his back, but says nothing as Jeff stomps off.

The Water Ace apologises to Sayuri. 'Sorry Miss, seems like he's in a bad mood.'

The Trainers

Dal turns to the rest of the group conversing. 'Yes, we'll likely start not long after we land, although I guess now we're held up waiting for Pretty Boy there to go find new shoes. I wish everyone the best of luck, with one obvious exception.' He nods his head in the direction of the retreating Jeff. A voice over the speakers tells everyone that the ship was now pulling into port.

One of the tournament organisers, a woman with a clip board and a headset in a fancy blazer came over. 'Remember, it's a 2 on 2 battle, so please select the pokemon you'll be starting with before we commence. Once you've done that, I'll escort you to the arena.'

[Aneurin]

Sayuri

"Jeeze," Sayuri stares after the angry teenager in bewilderment. Okay, the fall was embarrassing, but it wasn't that bad. "What's eatin' him?"

She shakes her head as the woman in the headset comes over.

"Guess that time's up, huh? Well, best of luck guys," she says, reaching down and scratching the loyal and ever-present Teddy behind the ears. "Make it a good fight and I'll see the pictures get just as far as I can get 'em," she grins warmly and pats her camera bag with her free hand.

[MichaelGoldclaw]

Catherine takes out the two balls for Striker and Brawler "These two will do." She looks down at them. "We got this."

[Anubis Dread]

A two on two battle... this would be tough. If it was four on four she wouldn't need to pick, and could adapt to anything. As it was she'd have to think very carefully on what she needed to do in this battle, and what her opponent would think to do.

Tina... she was an Underdog. That meant she specialized in unevolved pokemon. Unevolved pokemon had above average speed but below average defenses most of the time. So... that meant she should focus on below average speed and above average defenses, since chances were they'd be slower no matter what and they had to take a hit. But at the same time she was also cute, so maybe she used cute pokemon? Cute natured pokemon had above average speed, but most pokemon considered 'cute' had above average special defense...

Ugh! Okay, so with that all in mind she'd go with... "I'm going to go with these two," Tiffany decided finally, holding up the pokeballs for Ruby the Numel and Sparkles the Cherrub. "I guess that means it's finally time to fight huh?" Funny, she didn't remember ever eating a Buttefree, and yet there was a whole bunch of them in her stomach.

[Esprit15]

So Jeff was a fairly decent trainer, for all his social shortcomings... One mon that he prides himself on is a Golett... Doesn't seem the type to hold back early on... Tewi and Chen would be good leads. My Marill and my Espurr will be my selected team, she tells the woman.

[Dracio]

So violet was going to be the next obstacle to moving forward. Water ace's can be dangerous and that leaves half my companions vulnerable to them. Which means its a good thing it is only 2 versus 2 and that I brought Fulmen my Blitzle and Procella my Tropius with me. "Well Fulem and Procella it looks like you two are up. Lets go out fighting and have some fun." With that Noctis makes sure the two pokeballs carrying his blitzle and tropius are ready for deployment.

[IrnBruAddict]

Once Jeff was back, the group was led out to the docks, then walked up into an impressive garden. Following along a path, walking past many beautiful flowers and even seeing a maze in the distance, they approach a large mansion. No doubt the Place of Evergrande. More than a few members of the press were snapping pictures of just how beautiful it was.

In the centre was a large marble arena, which had been sectioned off into 4 sections for the battle. Up above, on a balcony overlooking the spectacle, was 4 large seats, no doubt meant to be occupied by the members of the royal family. Once again, the King's ailing health prevented him from being here, and the seat to his right was missing an occupant too, probably the crown princess.

A woman stood up there, and approached the balcony. One look at her was obvious. Princess Annabelle. The model for beauty and grace, her face was known across Hoenn and even the world news. While she gave off the impression of being a little slow and a little shallow, she had a kind heart and ran many charity organisations. 'I bid you greetings, proud young trainers. Thank you for coming to a special annual Hoenn Youth Trainer's Tournament. As you know, this is my younger sister's 16th birthday, and so 16 of you were selected to come compete here in the Royal Gardens. Of the remaining 8, I wish you good luck and look forward to see what you all achieve in the future.'

She sat down on the leftmost chair, leaving the 2 empty chairs between her and her younger sister. Where Annabelle was fair and beautiful with hair of golden blonde and eyes of emerald green, Elizabeth looked dark and brooding, with raven black hair and grey eyes. While the elder was tall and graceful, the younger was slouched over looking uncomfortable. The older sister had a beautiful tanned body shapped to perfection, while the younger looked pale almost to the paint of gaunt, and looked skinnier than she should be. And the strangest thing of all. While Anabelle greeted everyone, she seemed to be gazing dreamily over everyone, not too bothered by what was happening, merely enjoying the moment. On the other hand, the young Princess Elizabeth was staring at the contestants with such ferocity it gave the impression she might order their execution at any moment.

'Let us not delay. Let the tournament begin!'

Spoiler: Just a small reminder

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I will give out the damage that the dice roll. All Defence/Special Defence and Weakness and/or Resistancies should be calculated by you guys when seeing how much HP your pokemon lose.

Tiffany

Tina sent out a small Eevee, and before Ruby could react, the small bundle of brown fur charged, body slamming into her for 44 p normal damage.

Noctis

As expected, Violet was using a water type, a Carvahna. Despite it's amazing speed, Fulmen had a slight advantage and would get to act first.

Zoe

Like she thought, Jeff started with his Golett, going straight into a Rollout, hitting Tewi for 20 p rock damage.

Catherine

Expecting Catherine to send out a Fighting type, Dal starts with a psychic type, Gothita. Unfortunately for him, Striker was faster.

Sayuri

Jerry looked over all the contestants. 'Get some good action shots and I'll buy them off you for a fair price and give you credit.' He then looked up at the balcony. 'See what I told you. That little girl gives me the creeps. You'd almost never know those two were related.'

[Esprit15]

As expected. "Rather paltry opening move, Jeff. Tewi, show them how to properly capitalize on a weakness. Bubblebeam!" The Marill fires a slew of bubbles at the ground type.

Spoiler: Water, Special

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AC: (1d20)[5] 2
Damage: (3d8+21)[30]
If Crit: +(3d8+10)[22]

[Anubis Dread]

What... what had just happened? There'd only been one attack, an already Ruby had taken 38 damage! That was over half his health! This was worrying... did she make the right choice? She hoped that that was a one shot move and not something the enemy could use multiple times...

"We don't have time to put on a good show here Ruby! Let's try and end this in one shot!" The Numel mooed in approval, before glaring at the enemy and setting its feet firmly into the earth. It's Neo-Magma branded medallion swayed as it gathered together all the heat it could and hot out a super hot Flame Burst!

Spoiler: Fire, Special

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AC: (1d20)[13]
Damage: (3d8+27)[42]
If Crit: (3d8+10)[24]

[MichaelGoldclaw]

Catherine smirked. She might not be a strategist, but she knew it was good choice sending out striker first. She then said "Alright, Striker, use force palm." Striker nods and then rushes froward. he ten leaps up and sends her aura coated palm at her adversary

Spoiler: Fighting, Physical

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(1d20)[18] AC 2 18-20 paralisis
(2d10+31)[42]
if crit (2d10+8)[23]

[Dracio]

Noctis smiles when he see's Violet send out Carvahna, confirming that Fulmen was the right first choice to use. "Alright Fulmen lets show our friend here how we do handle aggressive negotiations. Let's start things off with some shock and awe shall we, Shock Wave." With that Fulmen moves into ranges and unleashes its power.

Spoiler: Fulmen's attack Shockwave

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Shock Wave hits automatically but (1d20)[2]
Electric Damage: [roll]2d10+22[/roll]
If Crit: +(2d10)[4]

[IrnBruAddict]

Zoe

The Golett faints. 'You just had a lucky start, sending out a water type.'

He sends out a Pikachu which quickly paralyses Tewi with a Thunder Wave.

Tiffany

While the attack might not have knocked out the Eevee normally, the recoil from the Take Down was enough to cause it to faint.

Tina quickly replaces it with a Minccino, which starts off with using Encore on Ruby. 'That was good, but can you do it again?' She sticks her tongue out at Tiffany teasingly.

Catherine

All Dal does is give an annoyed 'Tch!' when his pokemon is too paralysed to attack.

Noctis

Violet smiles when he sees his fish go down to the Shock Wave. 'Electric type? Too bad, I have something to deal with those.'

He sends out a Barboach, but Fulmen was still faster.

[Anubis Dread]

"Nope! At least not yet," Tiffany admitted playfully as her Numel looked somewhat confusedly around the arena, as if not sure what to do. "Thankfully Ruby isn't the only one you're fighting," she went on with a wink, before walking over to her pokemon and liberally applying a Potion. She should probably save it, but she couldn't even risk getting knocked out of the first round!

"Okay Ruby, hang tight. Just take one more attack, counter, and we've all but won! Okay?" she smiled and patted Ruby before applying the potion and returning to her position.

Spoiler: Actions

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Potion: Healing (2d12+10)[30]. Current hp total is 16.

[Dracio]

Noctis notices Violet's smug reaction and decides to don a sinister grin of his own. "Now, now don't think that we are going to let stop us. After all we have a reputation to uphold, not to mention Fulmen has his pride. Let's show him that we aren't just full of fancy light and shock value. Strike quickly."

Spoiler: Fulmen's quick attack

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Quick Attack AC2: (1d20)[4]
Damage: (1d12+16)[18]
If Crit: (1d12+6)[15]

[Esprit15]

"Aw, someone upset that their awesome didn't rub off on his team? Tackle!" The Marill readies to swing at the Pikachu with a long stick that it was holding.

Spoiler: Physical, Normal

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Paralyze: (1d20)[12]
AC: (1d20)[12] 3
Damage: (2d8+23)[35]
If Crit: +(2d8+6)[11]

[MichaelGoldclaw]

Catherine smiles. She then says "Striker, quick attack." striker then sends a fast, but effective right jab

Spoiler: Normal, physical

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(1d20)[12] AC2
(1d12+24)[35]
(1d12+6)[17] in case of crit

[IrnBruAddict]

Catherine

The Gothita goes down, and Dal sends out a Butterfree to take it's place. Striker is again faster.

Zoe

The Pikachu retaliates, hitting Tewi with an Iron Tail for 45 p steel damage.

Noctis

The Barboach takes the hit, then retaliates with a Mud Bomb for 33 p ground damage.

Tiffany

The Minccino takes advantage of the pause to heal, and Doubleslaps the Numel for 37 p normal damage.

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Still Encored for 1 more turn, sorry

[Esprit15]

(6/51 HP, since sheet hates my phone)
Tewi reels at the hit, but she's bulky. "Nope, try again! Tewi of course, not you." Tewi swings again.

Spoiler: Normal, Physical

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Para: (1d20)[4]
AC: (1d20)[17]
Damage: (2d8+23)[33]
If Crit: +(2d8+6)[15]

[Anubis Dread]

Spoiler: OOC

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Why be sorry? After all now Ruby can do...

Ugh, another 31 damage! That completely erased everything the potion did! But more importantly, it bought Ruby one more turn to charge up. Which meant...

"Alright Ruby! They know what's coming, so give them what they want!" Tiffany urged her pokemon on. Stumbling back to its feet, the Humel charged up a huge amount of heat before blasting it at the enemy! With that much speed and that much damage, the enemy's defenses HAD to suffer for it. If this didn't end it, then one more attack from her second pokemon would.

Spoiler: Fire, Special

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Yeah, that . In all seriousness Numel is of course going to use Flame Burst

AC check: (1d20)[7]
Damage check: (3d8+27)[40]
Crit damage if applicable check: (3d8+10)[24]

[Dracio]

Fulmen falls to the ground from the mud bomb completely unconscious. Gritting his teeth Noctis returns Fulmen to his pokeaball and unleashes Procella the Tropius against Violet. "Alright Procella its time to finsh what Fulmen started and avenge him."

Spoiler: ooc

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I take it that Violet's mon with get to go before Procella due its speed

[IrnBruAddict]

Noctis

Spoiler: OOC

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Yes, its faster

The Barboach proceeds to hit Porcella with an Aqua Tail for 42 p water damage.

Zoe

Spoiler: OOC

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You jammy git

Jeff's Pika charges u, shooting electricity at Tewi, but it goes wide and arcs into the ground.

Tiffany

The Minccino takes a fair bit of damage, and responds with a pounding foot on Ruby's head, hitting for 27 p normal damage.

[Esprit15]

Tewi readies to swing for the bleachers.

Spoiler: Normal, Physical

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Para: (1d20)[3]
AC: (1d20)[3] 3
Damage: (2d8+23)[31]
If Crit: +(2d8+6)[15]