[Pokemon World: Unova 2] Return of the Frozen Ruler - IC Thread

[MashPotatoJones]

Haruka agreed with Vincent. A camp would be advisable. After getting camp set up, she will attempt to utilize her skills she picked up during her training in the forest village she was raised in when it comes to seeking out new pokemon. She decided to take a different approach, not just relying on her eyes this time, but her understanding of nature itself for hunting down new pokemon.

Haruka will make a Boosted Survival Roll for Pokemon Hunting!
Survival (Pokemon Hunting): 13

[PK-Leon]

Forest Encounters

Terumi:

Once S is recalled you notice the plant pokemon visibly relax a bit however it opts not to take the food you've offered. It moves over to the other resting plant and sits, though it's eyes remain trained on you it seems comfortable enough to tolerate your continued presence.

Spoiler: OOC

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Sometimes you just gotta try catching them the old fashioned way!

Vincent:

You hear Maggie caw out in annoyance but the Murkcrow otherwise follows your orders. Your pokeball finds purchase on the bridge of the Vulpix's nose before it has a chance to fire off another volley of flame at your or Maggie!

Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Wobble*

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Spoiler: *Wobble*

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Vulpix was caught!

Lv.4 Vulpix

Gender: Female
Nature: +Sp. Attack/-Sp.Def
Trait: Sp. Attack (Bro, you got so lucky!)
Ability: Flash Fire

Known Moves: Ember, Tail Whip

Loyalty: 2
Injuries: Atk, Sp. Attack

Maggie gains 2 EXP!

Maggie perches on a nearby branch and preens her singed feathers as she watches over you with a single eye as you move to collect your new addition.

You notice that the Purrloin that was perched where Maggie currently rests has disappeared.

Under the Setting Sun - Party

As the sun slowly begins its descent the ambient temperature starts to drop and a cool breeze signals the impending fall of night. In the last few hours of light your party emerges from the forest only to be greeted by the sprawling fields of Route 19 once again.

Terumi, Marcus, Akira:

Sonia loudly yawns as she stretches both arms skyward. "A little rest sounds good to me to! We've covered a lotta ground today and there's definitely more ahead of us tomorrow." She smiles playful as she gestures at the winding path before you. "Though I wouldn't mind looking around for some pokemon before we call it quits tonight."

Your party makes its way across the inviting landscape taking in the various sights and sounds nature has to offer, including the noisy cry of a Spearow that's perched itself on a nearby rock as it surveys the fields.

"Hey, if you guys don't mind I think I'm gonna try catching that pokemon over there." Sonia says to the party in a low whisper as she points to a slender grey cat with white markings that appears to be stalking up to the unsuspecting Spearow."

Spoiler: Terumi

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As the wind blows across the fields you notice nothing out of the ordinary until the swaying of the grass reveals a glimpse of something purple. A pair of long ears emerges vertically from the grass and begin to sway with the wind, turning as if searching for something.

Spoiler: Marcus and Akira

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The two of you hear rustling and growling coming from the tall grass nearby just before you catch two flashes of blue and yellow that pass by. Should you follow the trail of growls and rustling grass you will find yourselves observing a pair of blue-black feline pokemon with yellow stars at the ends of their tails playful wrestling with one another.

Spoiler: Marcus Only

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It was only for a moment but you could've sworn that you saw patches of deep red on the larger of the two felines during the tussle, blood maybe?

Once everyone in the party reconvenes Marcus is able to spot a swath of grass not too far off from the trail that appears relatively level and could provide you all with ample space to set up camp and sleep.

Taiga, Vincent, Haruka:

Your party makes its way across the inviting landscape taking in the various sights and sounds nature has to offer, including the cooing of a lone Pidove that's landed just beyond the path behind you, searching the vicinity for an easy meal.

The gentle slopes of the surrounding hillside easily provide your party with enough space to set up a campsite just about anywhere. Even as the last light of the sun begins to fade away the starry night sky provides ample visibility across the grasslands as does the light of your campfire.

Spoiler: Vincent

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As you begin to analyze the area surrounding your campsite you quickly find that you're not the only one in search of wild pokemon. A slender figure winds its way through the tall grass in a serpentine fashion, occasionally stopping to raise it's head into the air and taste it with an outstretched tongue.

Now using what you've learned about the area around your campsite you attempt to search once more for any pokemon nearby. However it seems as though your encounter with the serpentine pokemon from before has sent any other pokemon in the immediate vicinity packing.

Spoiler: Taiga

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Should you leave the campsite to look for nearby pokemon you find your endeavor fruitless. You can't help but consider that your aura may have alerted any wildlife and scared them away...

However, upon returning to the campsite you hear rustling near your belongings despite no one in the party being present. A closer look revels a short black tail protruding from the inside of your traveling gear.

Spoiler: Haruka

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As you wander away from camp the memories of your studies growing up deep within Eterna Forest return to you. The encroaching darkness of night washes over you as you're filled with the sensation of life springing forth from ground and throughout the forests of your home. As your senses begin to return to you, you find yourself further off into the grassland than you remember and face to face with a small blue beetle emerging from the ground before you.

Your Journey Begins!

Adrian:

YOUR GM KINDLY ASKS YOU TO HOLD ON FOR ANOTHER MOMENT AND THANKS YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

[MashPotatoJones]

Haruka whispers to herself the moment she locked her iridescent eyes on the pokemon before her "虫だ!" She thrust her hand into her bag to procure one of the pokeballs given to her by Bianca, and started off with an attempt to capture it. She figured it should be relatively easy, but she was not going to underestimate her target, not by a long shot. The ball sailed from her palm and straight towards the blue beetle, hoping she was able to hit it, but her eyes were still adjusting to the dim light somewhat.

Spoiler: Mechanics: Catching a Bug!

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11 - [Standard] Haruka (Trainer Level 1) throws a Basic Ball at the Bug!

Pokeball, Go!: 5 [AC4]
Capture Roll: 86

Spoiler: Uh oh...I didn't catch it? (If the Ball didn't hit or click)

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Haruka froze in place, but quickly regained her composure, releasing Brinstar, whose horns glowed brightly with imminent flame, "Brinstar, web it up!" she commanded, hoping to slow the little beetle down!

Spoiler: Mechanics: Brinstar, I choose you!

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11 - [Move] Haruka releases Brinstar! His Initiative is 11!
11 - [Move] Brinstar closes in on the beetle!
11 - [Standard] Brinstar uses String Shot on the enemy beetle!

Attack Roll: 5 [AC3]
Enemy Pokemon's Speed is lowered -2 Combat Stages
Brinstar activates Swarm! Brinstar gains +5 Damage Reduction!

[big teej]

in the woods...

Vincent picks up the cased pokeball with a grin. He sockets it into the chain and then raises an arm to call for Maggie. Maggie flaps silently down to the profered arm. "Hey there pretty bird." He croons to it, scritching around her beak. "You did perfectly. I'm sorry my aim was off and it got you singed, but you'll be fine." He promises. Maggie caws in indignation before chittering contentedly with her praise. "I think you've shouldered enough of your burden for today, eh? let's rest for now." Vincent says before zapping Maggie with the beam to return her to her pokeball.

after camp...

Deciding Maggie had enough fun for the day, Vincent releases Ares for his walk around camp to look for pokemon. "Come on, let's go for a walk." The growlithe bounds back and forth and generally stays underfoot as Vincent leaves camp, but quickly falls into step in the tall grass, sniffing at the ground.

When he spots the serpent snaking through the grass, Vincent falls to a crouch, resting one hand on Ares head. "Look there, see that? We're gonna take that thing with us, okay? I want you to jump on it if this doesn't work." He whispers to Ares. The fire puppy yips in response and tenses, ready to pounce. Vincent slowly straightens, a pokeball in his raised hand.
"Okay...
Ready...
Steady...
Fetch!"
Vincent throws the ball, only for it to get hung up on his gauntlet and plunk into the ground, bouncing halfway between the newbie trainer and his new catch.
Ares pounces on the ball.
Vincent lowers his head and covers his eyes with a hand. He takes a deep breath. "Ares." He says flatly. His puppy perks up, the pokeball clenched in it's teeth. He points at the snake. "Sic'em"

The Growlithe follows his arm, and then chases down the snake, teeth bared.

Spoiler: OOC/Mechanics/whatnot

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Vincent throws a pokeball...
But it Missed! (Nat1)
Ares used Bite on ??? 5 to hit vs. AC3
It hopefully did 22 Dark Damage vs. Defense and 5 bonus Damage

[InTheMachine]

Taiga sighs as she wanders around with Mugan still perched on her shoulder. She knows her emotions are out of whack, but she is trying her hardest to not not to let it affect her anymore, at least for today.

When she returns to the camp she hears the rustling and pinpoints the culprit in her bag. The aura guardian squats next to her bag and waits for the Pokemon to notice her. As soon as it's head leaves her bag, she says, "Sup dude."

"If you're looking for food, I have something pretty good in there if you'll let me get it."

If the Pokemon moves out of the way, Taiga will grab a box of strawberry pocky from an outside pocket of her backpack. She takes three out and puts one in her mouth, gives one to Mugan who chirps in delight as he munches on it, and offers one to the other Pokemon.

[TJ Zen]

Spoiler: Cat Naps

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"Good Luck." Marcus whispers in return. "We'll Look a bit over this way. Come on guys!" Marcus says over to Akira and his 'mon. "Oh that reminds me. Come on out, little gal." Marcus says releasing Pirouette from her ball. "OK guys, Its up to you all to show her the ropes and make her feel welcome." Siren and Scales walk over to the green haired tyke and motion for her to play. Her expression changes and she starts chasing around the larger dragon. As they play Marcus motions to Akira, "We should stay in step with our fellow trainer, lets look for some 'mon on our own." Marcus says Motioning to the woods.

After a bit of searching, he stumbles upon a couple of blue and black felines. "Akira, come look. The 2 look like they're playing. The big one had a gash on its side, maybe? Either way, we should be careful. We could have a some nice additions to our troupes?" Marcus scans the pokemon and turn back to his crew. "Ok guys, ready on stage! It's time to perform." Marcus makes some space from his allies and begins crooning a sweet lullaby to the 2 cats. The cats tussling lightens up and in seconds they're curled up around each other. "Well how do you like that? I sung them right to sleep." Marcus says pulling out a pokeball and tapping the larger one on the head.

Spoiler: OOC Rolls and such

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Perception spending ap (2/5 remaining): 3d6 8
Attack Roll: Sing (2 Targets): 2#1d20+1 21 19
Pokeball "toss": 1d20 11
Catch!: 1d100 59

[Roguewolf]

As they look around, Akira follows along with Marcus and nods at Sonia. "Sure thing, best of luck! We'll be back in a couple moments." Akira smiles at Marcus's new addition as Morgana mews.

When they come upon the two lions playing, Akira can't help but smile and smirk. Thinking they would be a great addition to his team. When Marcus points out the gash Akira looks more closely. "Dang, didn't even notice that and I usually have good eyes. I wonder what did that? I'll take the smaller one if you want the bigger one? Akira has Morgana step out of the bag but Marcus had already sung the pair to sleep. Nice work! I need to keep that trick in mind. He takes out a Pokeball and taps the smaller of the cats on the head as it sleeps.

Spoiler: Rolls and such

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Throw: 1d20 6
Capture: 1d100 31

[Chiba Yu]

(Time to throw all the pokeballs!)

(Earlier, on the way to camp...)
Terumi throws a pokeball at the awake pokemon of the two! (throw)http://orokos.com/roll/719177 (Catch)http://orokos.com/roll/719178

(Later, patrolling at night...)
Terumi throws a ball at the aforementioned ears right away! Should the ball break, S will be released with her move action. Should it be captured, she will move to collect the ball. (throw)http://orokos.com/roll/719179 (Catch)http://orokos.com/roll/719180

[PK-Leon]

Forest Encounters

Terumi:

The quadruped watches your every movement as it rests beside it's sleeping companion but is too slow to react as you peg it with a basic ball!

Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Chikorita was caught!

Lv.5 Chikorita

Gender: Male
Nature: +Attack/-Attack
Trait: Sp. Attack
Ability: Aroma Veil

Known Moves: Tackle, Growl

Loyalty: 2.5

S gains 3 EXP!

Your pokeball drops to the ground and immediately clicks shut after connecting with its target. It rests perfectly still in the shade of the tree beside the sleeping plant where the Chikorita once was.

Under the Setting Sun

Terumi, Marcus, Akira:

Spoiler: Terumi

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Your pokeball streaks through the air, finding it's mark as the pair of ears along with your pokeball disappear into the tall grass!

Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Nidoran (M) was caught!

Lv.5 Nidoran (M)

Gender: Male
Nature: +Speed/-Sp. Defense
Trait: Physique
Ability: Poison Point

Known Moves: Peck, Leer, Focus Energy

Loyalty: 2

While you can't see whether or not your capture was successful you hear the audible click of the pokeball as the Nidoran is energized. It only takes a few moments of searching through the tall grass to find where your pokeball landed.

Spoiler: Marcus and Akira

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Marcus' Pokedex lights up as it registers the pair of Pokemon.

Shinx, the Flash Pokemon

Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.

After the musicians performance puts his audience to sleep you both find that you can easily capture either of kittens as they put up virtually no resistance while asleep.

Spoiler: Marcus

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Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Zorua was caught!

Lv.2

Gender: Male
Nature: +Physique/-Physique
Trait: Speed
Ability: Illusion

Known Moves: Scratch, Leer

Loyalty: 2

The pokeball clicks shut instantly in your hands as you tap the sleeping kitten and your pokedex immediately updates upon capture. Though if you were to check it's contents you would find that the newly recorded data doesn't quite line up with what you just caught.

Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokemon

To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.

Spoiler: Akira

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Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Shinx was caught!

Lv.2

Gender: Female
Nature: +Sp. Attack/-Sp. Attack
Trait: Physique
Ability: Rivalry

Known Moves: Tackle

Loyalty: 2

The pokeball clicks shut instantly in your hands as you tap the sleeping kitten and your pokedex immediately updates upon capture.

Haruka, Vincent, Taiga:

Spoiler: Haruka

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The basic ball glances off of the blue bugs horn and energizes it as it drops to the ground. You see the pokeball shake once before it shatters revealing the agitated beetle.

Haruka froze in place, but quickly regained her composure, releasing Brinstar, whose horns glowed brightly with imminent flame, "Brinstar, web it up!" she commanded, hoping to slow the little beetle down!

Brinstar's String Shot finds it's target and the beetle finds itself bound by silky threads. Brinstar's glow draws the beetles attention and it lunges at the larvae with it's horn only to find run head first into the dirt.

Spoiler: Mechanics

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Initiative:
11 - Haruka threw a Basic Ball! But the pokeball broke...
11 - Brinstar used String Shot on ???! ???'s speed fell by -2CS!
6 - ??? used Peck! But it missed!

New Initiative:
11 - Haruka, Brinstar
6 - ???

Haruka and Brinstar have initiative.

Spoiler: Vincent

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Ares surges forth into the tall grass and it's only a matter of seconds before you hear a disgruntled hissing and agitated rattle of the serpent's tail.

As you approach you find the fire dog squaring off with the purple serpent, which appears to be bleeding from nasty bite on the yellow band of it's upper body.

Initiative:
11 - ???
6 - Vincent
4 - Ares

Vincent and Ares have initiative!

Spoiler: Taiga

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When she returns to the camp she hears the rustling and pinpoints the culprit in her bag. The aura guardian squats next to her bag and waits for the Pokemon to notice her. As soon as it's head leaves her bag, she says, "Sup dude."

"If you're looking for food, I have something pretty good in there if you'll let me get it."

You see the black tail of the pokemon go rigid as it protrudes from the bag and a few moments pass before the creatures slowly extracts itself from your belongings and turns to face you.

A tiny wide-eyed yellow mouse looks back at you, remaining perfectly still as if paralyzed by indecision. It watches closely as you remove the sticks of pocky from your bag and distribute them among those present. It hesitates, but only for a moment, before it eagerly takes the stick of pocky offered to it and begins nibbling curiously at the treat.

Your Journey Begins!

Spoiler: Adrian

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The current time reads 11:00 as you glance at the digital screen of your Xtransceiver. Several hours have passed since the express bus first departed from the sleepy station in Floccesy earlier this morning towards its destination in Aspertia City. The ride along the coastline has been nothing short of peaceful thus far and the bus' scenic route has provided you with ample opportunity to get a clear look across the azure waters of the greater Unovan Bay at Castelia City's world famous skyline.

During the ride you've noted that despite its size the bus is only carrying a handful of passengers, yourself included. While the majority of the passengers seem to be dressed for business or leisure there's one among them that stands out from the rest. A young woman with tan skin and short cut auburn hair wearing a seafoam tank top and teal jumpsuit sits a couple of aisles in front of you, but what catches your eye is the pokeball she idly rolls around in her hand. Aside from the din of the bus's engine and some occasional snoring the cabin is silent. The young woman's steady gaze remains fixed on the ocean beyond.

It isn't long before Castelia City begins to fade away in the distance as the blues of Unovan horizon give way to the verdant and rapidly growing treelines on either side of the road. Just as a few of the passengers begin to strike up friendly conversation with one another the bus slowly comes to a stop as it pulls into an open-air terminal, revealing the tranquil cityscape just beyond border of the forest.

When the vehicle is no longer in motion, the doors to the bus open and its speakers loose an electronic version of its iconic canine's howl. The other passengers get up, gathering their belongings as if on cue, and take their leave. You hear a female voice over the bus' intercom. "As always, we'd like to thank you again for choosing Blackhound Express! We wish you safe travels and look forward to your next ride with us!"

The driver sends you off with friendly smile and a tip of her black hat as you exit the bus, a lock of her silver-blue hair hangs loose from underneath her cap as she does so. Once the last passenger has exited the bus, it soon departs and the sound of a message notification on your Xtransceiver fills the air. You shortly hear the sound of a second message notification coming from a nearby Xtransceiver.

Spoiler: Should you choose to open the Video Recording on your Xtransceiver

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"Hey there! I hope this message reaches you in time!" You are greeted by the friendly face of the Pokemon Professor you've previously had limited correspondence with during the application process for your Trainer ID. You see the woman look away from the screen and hear the shuffling of several papers before she faces you again. "If the information I have here is correct you should have arrived along with several others in Aspertia City not too long ago. Oh right! Where are my manners? My name Professor Aurea Juniper or just Professor Juniper if you'd like. I've sent you all to Aspertia City to begin your journey as a Pokemon Trainer on the Unova Circuit, but before any of you take off I'd like you to meet with my Research Assistant, Bianca. Bianca has already notified me that she arrived at the city early this morning so you won't have to wait much longer. Though knowing her she isn't the type to sit still for very long. If she isn't at the bus station try the city's Pokemon Center. She's blonde, sports an incredibly cute bob cut with a big green hat on top, and is wearing a bright orange coat so she should be hard to miss. It's her first time visiting the city so in the event that she's lost you may have to find her on your own. But that's what an adventure without a few unforeseen events every now and then right!?" The Professor makes no attempt to suppress a laugh and winks at you playfully before continuing. "Be sure to keep your Xtransceiver on hand as I plan to follow up you with you all in the next few days. Until then!" Juniper waves goodbye and the message ends.

You notice that the time of the original recording was 11:00AM today.

A gentle breeze blows through the terminal, the cool spring air brushing against your skin seems to usher you skyward. When you look around it seems that most if not all of the other passengers have already departed station with the exception of the young woman from before. She appears to be searching for something in the surrounding area and somewhat frustrated despite her efforts.

[ImperialTM]

Spoiler: Far away from home

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As the bus passes place after place Adrian's eyes are glued to the glittering blue ocean. Wow! I've never seen the ocean so close! I should take a picture and maybe come back here some time. Adrian thinks to himself. He pulls out his Xtransceiver fumbling with it a bit but manages to pull up the camera and snapping a shot of the ocean before him. After taking the picture he notices another person watching the blue sea, I wonder if it's a new sight for her aswell.

When the vehicle is no longer in motion, the doors to the bus open and its speakers loose an electronic version of its iconic canine's howl. The other passengers get up, gathering their belongings as if on cue, and take their leave. You hear a female voice over the bus' intercom. "As always, we'd like to thank you again for choosing Blackhound Express! We wish you safe travels and look forward to your next ride with us!"

Surprised by the noise and the sudden movement of the people around him Adrian is a little slow to grab his things and join the line off. Adrian bows to the woman as he exits the bus "Thank you very much ma'am" After he touches down on the platform Adrian stretches and lets out a sigh of comfort. When he is startled again by the noise of his Xtransceiver. He opens the message with a little less struggle this time and watches the video play through. Guess I should find this Bianca woman

When you look around it seems that most if not all of the other passengers have already departed station with the exception of the young woman from before. She appears to be searching for something in the surrounding area and somewhat frustrated despite her efforts.

Adrian straightens his sling bag and notices the woman from before. Walking up to her he calls out to her"Howdy, did you lose something? I can help you find it."

[big teej]

Vincent shudders, cramming down the primal fear the rattling caused as he chase's Ares through the tall grass, retrieving his pokeball on the way. Catching up to the hound squaring off with the snake, and seeing the damage Ares' first strike caused. Vincent calls out "Good job Ares!" and throws the slightly saliva-sticky pokeball at the purple snake, the ball collides with the snake's body and energizes the purple serpent.

Spoiler: OOC/Mechanics/whatnot

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Pokeball throw :17
Capture Roll: 59

[PK-Leon]

Far From Home

Spoiler: Adrian

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Adrian straightens his sling bag and notices the woman from before. Walking up to her he calls out to her, "Howdy, did you lose something? I can help you find it."

The woman's head snaps back towards you and she quickly looks you up and down with a furrowed brow. Her expression remains unchanged for a few moments before her ultimately giving way to a sly smile.

"'Howdy?'", the young woman asks rhetorically while arching a single eyebrow. "He actually said 'Howdy' to me..." She says quietly to herself as she make no attempt to stifle a laugh before continuing. "So, I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that you're not exactly from around here either?" She lets the question linger in the air only for a gentle breeze to carry it away before you can respond.

"Hey, uh... I'm sorry, what's your name?" She offers you a hand and a confident smile.

Under the Setting Sun

Spoiler: Vincent

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Vincent shudders, cramming down the primal fear the rattling caused as he chase's Ares through the tall grass, retrieving his pokeball on the way. Catching up to the hound squaring off with the snake, and seeing the damage Ares' first strike caused. Vincent calls out "Good job Ares!" and throws the slightly saliva-sticky pokeball at the purple snake, the ball collides with the snake's body and energizes the purple serpent.

The pokeball finds it's mark and you hear one final rattle of the snakes tail as it disappears in a flash of red light!

Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Ekans was caught!

Lv.3

Gender: Male
Nature: +Sp. Defense/-Sp. Defense
Trait: Speed
Ability: Shed Skin
Known Moves: Wrap, Leer

Loyalty: 2

The ball clicks shut instantly and your pokedex chimes immediately as it updates itself with information on your newly acquired companion.

Ares looses a bark and hustles over to retrieve the pokeball on instinct. He returns to you wagging his bushy tail triumphantly, basic ball in mouth, as he waits for you to retrieve the saliva covered sphere.

[ImperialTM]

Spoiler: Far From Home

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"The name's Adrian." He says shaking her hand. "Yeah I'm not from around these parts, I'm from Lentimas Town up in the mountains. What's your name?"

[MashPotatoJones]

Haruka watched as the horn buried straight into the dirt, "That could have been bad!" she said as she pulled out another ball and tossed it at the blue beetle, hoping this time to make her first wild catch! Though it would be for naught as the ball simply spun backwards as it rolled off of her fingers and landed behind her. She panicked slightly, "Go easy on it, Brinstar!" she instructed her bug. Brinstar seemed to understand as it began spooling silk in its mandibles before launching it at the blue beetle.

Spoiler: Bugging Up!

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11 - [Standard] Haruka attempts to throw a Pokeball and SUPER misses

Pokeball, Go!: 1 [AC4]

11 - [Standard] Brinstar uses a Bug-Typed Struggle attack against the Blue Beetle!
Attack Roll: 18 [AC6]
Damage Roll: 20 Bug Damage vs. Special Defense + 1 Bonus Damage

At the top of the round, Haruka will attempt to make another throw at the bug, hoping to catch it again if Brinstar did not KO it.

11 - [Standard] Haruka (Trainer Level 1) throws a Basic Ball (-0) at Blue Beetle

Pokeball, Go!: 16 [AC4]
Capture Roll: 82

[big teej]

Vincent snaps his fingers, eyeing the pokeball with a smile. "Good job Ares." He says to the dog, trying to take the ball. Ares growls and wags his tail. "Drop it." Vincent commands, wiping off the sphere with the hem of his shirt before adding it to the ever-more crowded chain. He stoops again to scratch the fire dog under the chin and behind the ears, murmuring a steady stream of encouragement and praise.

Standing straight, he glances around at the dying light and opts to head back to where the group's made camp. He'll get a modest dinner going and feed his pokemon, releasing his new catches separately and making sure they've acclimated before adding more.

Once food's taken care of, Vincent recalls his team except for Ares, finds a comfortable spot, methodically packs the bowl on his pipe, and enjoys the last vestiges of the sunset.

"So..." He says to his companions. "Was the first day of your 'big pokemon adventure' everything you'd hoped it'd be?" Ares sniffs at the end of Vincent's pipe and then lays down near his feet. As the group chats and settles in for the night, Vincent decides that each of his new catches behaved well enough to leave them out as a group, and after a strobe of released pokemon, Vincent and Ares are joined by Maggie, Arianrhod, Wraith, and Nacirema.

[PK-Leon]

Far From Home

Spoiler: Adrian

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"Adrian huh?", she says as she looks you over once more. "I'm Liz. And if you're from Lentimas then you're pretty far from home cowboy. So what brings you out this way? Can't be business..." she asks dubiously.

[ImperialTM]

Spoiler: A new acquaintance

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"Nice to meet you Liz. I'm here to take the Unova circuit. My master sent me here to begin my journey. Adrian raises his arm grabbing his bicep with a big smile across his face. "I'm going to be the strongest so I can beat any foe in my path. Right now my goal is to prove to Marshal that I can be a better fighter than him. His hands go to his hips "I guess you're here to take the circuit too, you were messing with a pokeball on the bus earlier. Is that what you lost?

[PK-Leon]

Far From Home

Spoiler: Adrian

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Liz raises an eyebrow and listens with an amused expression. So... you're a martial artist and a cowboy? I'm impressed."

"Unfortunately you're only half right cowboy. I'm also here to take on the Unova Circuit but I haven't lost any Pokemon, and I don't plan on it either." She flashes the basic ball hiding underneath the draping portion of her jumpsuit before looking off into the distance. "What I am looking for is the nearest Pokemon Center and seeing as you're not from around here I'll go ahead and assume that you don't know where it is either?"

She sighs. "I know Professor Juniper already set us up on the Circuit but would it have killed the lady to give us directions at least?" Liz slings her bag over a single shoulder and starts to leave. "So, you coming or are you just gonna stand there? The building ain't gonna find itself right?" She laughs at the thought.

[ImperialTM]

Spoiler: The Big City

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"This seems to be your area of expertise. I haven't ever been in a big city before. So I'll follow you." He says grinning. "I don't know much about that this Xtransciever can do but does it have a map? Adrian readjust his sling bag and follows Liz, his eyes wandering from one building to the next taking in the surrounding activity. He occasionally let's loose a glimmer of discomfort at the crowded city feel but doesn't say anything about it.

[TJ Zen]

"What? Zorua?! That what this thing said?" Marcus ask shaking the pokedex."He immediately empties the pokemon again to see a small black and burgundy fox. "Whoa! YOU'RE AWESOME!" He says sitting beside it as it yawns still groggy. "Hey little guy! we're gonna go on an adventure! Meet your new friends!" While The fox slowly gets acclimated to all the new friends. Marcus goes back on the prowl looking for one last catch before bed.

[Roguewolf]

Akira beams as the ball clicks shut. ”I have the perfect name for you!” When Marcus starts questioning his PokeDex, Akira calls back out the sleeping lion. ”Looks like you got a little copy cat! Errrr fox really. Guess I got the kitten. Still, that’s an awesome addition!” Akira starts to make his way back to the campsite, after recalling Panther, he follows along with Marcus, slightly entertained.

Perception: 3d6 11

To Terumi (very late time warp!)
Akira nods and smiles. ”It is very similar, Morgana and Skull have looked out for me many a time on our adventures. I’m glad that S is of the same cloth.”

[PK-Leon]

Under the Setting Sun

Spoiler: Haruka

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Brinstar's silk strikes the blue beetle dead on but the bug stands strong in spite of the attack. It lunges itself headfirst into the Larvae in retaliation and sharply jabs Brinstar with the horn that proudly adorns it's head. Just at the bugs square up against one another the beetle is pelted by your pokeball and disappears in a flash of red light!

Spoiler: Mechanics

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??? used Peck on Brinstar!
It Hit!
Brinstar takes 22 Physical Flying Damage vs defense (It's Super Effective!)

Spoiler: Catch!?

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Spoiler: *Wobble*

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Spoiler: *Wobble*

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Spoiler: *Wiggle*

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Spoiler: *Wiggle*

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Spoiler: *Click!*

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Karrablast was caught!

Lv.2 Karrablast

Gender: Male
Nature: +Defense/-Defense
Trait: Attack
Ability: Shed Skin

Known Moves: Peck

Loyalty: 2

The stillness in the air is finally broken by the click of your pokeball as it comes to a rest. It sits in place, perfectly still, almost defiantly, as it waits to be claimed.

[InTheMachine]

Under The Setting Sun

Taiga smiles as the little yellow mouse takes her treat and nibbles on it. "It's good right?"

Mugan chirps in agreement as he finishes off his piece.

"If you come with me, I'll make sure you're fed all the time. I'll make you strong. What do you say?"

Taiga takes an empty Pokeball off of her belt and offers it to to the mouse.

Throw (if needed): 11
Catch?!: 76

Taiga is trainer level 1 and is using a basic ball

At Camp

Once food's taken care of, Vincent recalls his team except for Ares, finds a comfortable spot, methodically packs the bowl on his pipe, and enjoys the last vestiges of the sunset.

"So..." He says to his companions. "Was the first day of your 'big pokemon adventure' everything you'd hoped it'd be?" Ares sniffs at the end of Vincent's pipe and then lays down near his feet.

Taiga lounges by the fire after dinner. She's laying on her back with one leg crossed over the other, with her arms behind her head as a pillow. Mugan sits in the crook of one of her arms and Kaien leans against her side. "After we finally left town, I would say it went okay. At least we got to walk a bit. Our battle was pretty great, Haruka. Ya know, I'd say that was probably the highlight of my day." Her Riolu yips in agreement.

[Chiba Yu]

In the woods...
Terumi goes to collect her new companion, and as she approaches, she'll lightly tap the sleeping plant with a Basic Ball! http://orokos.com/roll/722731

Shortly after...
Terumi gives a slight smile to Akira at the mention of his partners. "Should we get them acquainted with one another? I assure you, despite his appearances, S is not worth being afraid of. While I'm in charge." If Akira accepts, Terumi will release S and allow him to get acquainted with the smaller pokemon. S is inquisitive, but stays close to Terumi.

Under the Setting Sun...
Terumi smiles as she retrieves the still ball. This has been a successful day. If she sees no other pokemon this evening, she will return to camp, leaving S out of his pokeball overnight.

[MashPotatoJones]

Haruka treks back towards the campsite that Vincent, Taiga, and herself have set up for the evening. Upon being asked about their first day on their adventure, at least that's what she think he was asking, "It was good. Saw a lot of Pokemon. I caught one too!" she managed to work out, slowly but surely as her grasp of the English language was incredibly rough. She releases Brinstar, and her new Pokemon, a Karrablast, to show off to Vincent and Taiga. "I am going to call him Valiant." she said as she picked up the blue beetle, and pushed him closer to Brinstar. "I'm going to leave these two out to sleep with us tonight, will that be ok?" she asked Taiga in native tongue, flashing glances at Vincent as she hoped that didn't offend him.

She piled up some leaves, Brinstar spitting up some silk to bind them together, forming a bit of a nest. He climbed onto it and made some room for the new companion, Haruka ushering him to sleep next to the warm larva, "Sleep well tonight, and in the morning, you'll both be like new." she said with a smile before turning back to Vincent and Taiga. "Good Night. See you in the morning." she stammered before turning in for the evening, listening the crackling of the campfire, and the sounds of nature around them before drifting off to sleep.

[big teej]

Vincent exhales a thick cloud of smoke, eyeing the new bug. "I can't see it being a problem." He points at the makeshift nest with the stem of his pipe. "Seem's a lotta effort for each night though, or are ya plannin on taking that with us?" He reaches over and rubs Wraith under the chin, and shoos Maggie away from the fox. "Be nice, she's with us now." Maggie tilts her head one way and then another, studying the fox before stretching her wings and croaking in acceptance. Her display is interrupted by Arianrhod's sniffing proboscis.

"Well, hopefully tomorrow will be as productive as today." Vincent offers. He pauses, thinking about their morning spent chasing Bianca.

"On second thought, maybe we can aim for twice as productive..."

Spoiler: ooc:

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Vincent will stay up and chat with either or both of the girls if they're feeling talkative, otherwise when he's done he'll clean out his pipe, and pack in for bed, surrounded by a small petting zoo worth of pokemon.

[Roguewolf]

Back with Terumi

Akira nods, and chuckles a bit. The same can be said of Skull, at least when he's not being overly protective. But he seems to have taken a liking to you both. Morgana is more of a social one, with the caveat that she will try to sneak around and scout some." Akira accepts and rouses Morgana from her sleep and lets her and Skull get acquainted with S. Morgana sniffs the serpent and mews while Skull stays close to Akira. Skull will allow Terumi to pet him is she chooses, as will Morgana.

Later in the evening
If he doesn't see anything or if Marcus doesn't see anything else, he will leave Morgana out of her ball for the night and call it a day back at camp.

[MashPotatoJones]

"It is just a pile of leaves held by silk." Haruka told Vincent before looking at her two bugs getting settled in, "No effort at all." she mentioned. She heard him musing about getting more done the next day. "I have minimum requirement for that lady we have to visit." she said, pointing to the new bug she had just captured, her English laden with a heavily thick accent as she tried her best to sound her words out, "But others would be nice."

She yawned wide, rubbing at her eyes before stretching her arms upward. She turned to Vincent, then Taiga, "おやすみ" she said to them, wishing them a good night before turning in and getting a good night's rest before the next day.

Haruka is ready to proceed to Day 2

[PK-Leon]

Bright Lights, Big City!

Spoiler: Adrian

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As the two of you depart the station Liz stops dead in her tracks after you ask about the Xtransceiver's map functionality.

She stands in silence for a moment as one does when they suddenly come to an important realization. "You know... you make a good point, for a cowboy anyway." Liz says playfully as she activates her Xtransceiver and navigates through several screens. "There. It says the Pokemon Center should be that way." She points into the distance directly away from the commotion of the terminal. "Let's get goin'!"

As you follow Liz through the streets of Aspertia you begin to see a gradual transition in your surroundings, as the bustling commercial district eventually gives way to the tranquil, somewhat sleepy, residential district. After roughly forty-five minutes of travel on foot you see Liz come to a stop at a road that appears longer than any others you've seen in the residential district thus far. If you were to take a look to the North and South, you are left with the impression that the road could likely span the entire length of the residential district.

"So if I'm reading this right the Pokemon Center should be right over... there!" Liz points out a large building just beyond your peripheral vision before deactivating the navigation on her Xtransceiver. The two of you eventually find yourself in front of an expansive two story structure with large glass windows and an arched roof. "Alright this it, let's go in..." Liz casts a glance at the building neighboring center but then shifts her focus to the space between the two buildings. She elbows you softly, "Hey... does that look like the Professor's Assistant to you? She's gotta be right?"

Spoiler: Perception 7

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In the park next to the Pokemon Center you see a young woman with sporting her blonde hair in a bob cut, wearing a green hat and an orange jacket talking to a man with medium length black hair who appears to be about her age. He wears a white dress shirt with an orange tie and blue jeans. The two seem to be having an animated conversation with the woman exhibiting most of the animation, though her tone appears to be a positive one.

[ImperialTM]

Spoiler: Destination Discovered

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Perception AP Boosted - 10

"She's blonde, sports an incredibly cute bob cut with a big green hat on top, and is wearing a bright orange coat so she shouldn't be hard to miss." Adrian replies teasingly. "Yeah looks like her. he chuckles. "Wonder who the other guy is.", "Come on lets go see what's up" He says elbowing Liz and walks towards the duo. "Excuse me, you're Bianca right? Addressing the woman. "My names Adrian and this is Liz. We got sent a message to meet with you from the Professor."