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Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 17, 2015 18:23:09 GMT
Heading out towards Route 116, Sylvester had just gotten off the phone with Dmitir Khvostov. Looking for another battle, as his pokemon seemed stronger than before his last bout with Dmitri, it wouldn't be long until the two of them caught up out in the wild.
'He said he was in Rustboro City. I must be ahead of him by mere minutes.' Looking for a good place to battle, right off the side of the trail was an opening of nothing but gravel. 'This should serve well for the battlegrounds.' Making his way back onto the trail, he looked in the direction headed towards Rustboro City. He could make out the figure of what appeared to be Dmitri making his way towards him.
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 17, 2015 20:20:58 GMT
"Don't expect to win this time!" Odds are Dmitri would eat those words. But he was competitive and refused to give up in spirit. Believe to achieve. Words to live by.
I'll open with Bowser. Should work well. He tossed the pokeball out and Skorupi clittered onto the field. He remained still, unaware of any pokemon yet to be released on Sylvester's part.
"Might as well open up with Acupressure!" Dmitri didn't really think it was cheating, but perhaps it was. Skorupi flexed, and innervated himself. His exoskeleton hardened dramatically. I think his defense went up!
"And again!" His body seemed to shimmer with power; his arms seemed bulkier than before. Bowser chomped at the air, as if he was some fierce predator. That was definitely his attack power rising. Gunther was in for a treat. Scratch that; Bowser was.
BOWSER
LEVEL 11 | MALE
ABILITY : BATTLE ARMOR HP STATUS : HEALTHY BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : BITE, LEER, POISON STING, KNOCK OFF, PIN MISSILE, ACUPRESSURE DODGES LEFT : 2/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 17, 2015 21:14:24 GMT
'He's in a hurry.' Choosing the same pokemon as before, Sylvester felt a lot better about it this time around. 'A bug type, good. The odds are in my favor.' Gunther would be quite the nuisance for such a pokemon, escaping the confines of his pokeball and flying over towards the other pokemon. "Gunther, use peck on the Skorupi."
By the looks of it, though, Dmtiri's Skorupi was using a move to buff itself. 'Never heard of acupressure before.' Its exoskeleton began to sheen, and it almost looked like Skorupi gained some weight. "Hit'em twice if you can." The bird nodded, chirping out its name before diving in for the attack. 'I hope the little guy is ready to dodge.' Sylvester just knew something bad would happen.
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 17, 2015 22:03:35 GMT
"Move out of the way!" Bowser ducked to the left, glanced by the Swablu's beak. It was enough to give him a chance to counter, and keep the Swablu from going airborn.
"Jump on Gunther and use Bite." Bowser latched onto Swablu as it swooped, digging its chompers into its petite body. He wrestled it to the ground, refusing to let it fly. But Peck landed a direct hit.
"Bite his wing, stop him from flying away!" Keep him down. Bowser tread on shallow ice, getting close to Swablu's beak. He was naturally brazen and bold by nature, but this was unbelievable. Got to raise him not to fear. He could take the punishment for now.
Bowser evaded Peck! Bowser used Bite! Bowser was hit by Peck! Bowser used Bite!
BOWSER
LEVEL 11 | MALE
ABILITY : BATTLE ARMOR HP STATUS : moderately injured BTL STATUS : +2 ATK, +2 DEF MOVES : BITE, LEER, POISON STING, KNOCK OFF, PIN MISSILE, ACUPRESSURE DODGES LEFT : 1/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 17, 2015 22:16:53 GMT
Great. Swablu was taken out of the air by Dmitri's Skorupi, though did not fail to pursue the attacks he had commanded Gunther to use. "Keep pecking'em, Gunther. He'll give in soon enough." Sylvester was confident in this match-up, even if now things didn't look so great.
"Dodge that second bite." Ripping it's wing from the Skorupi, the aided movement of his beak towards the Skorupi in a pecking fashion allowed the Swablu to break free of the Skorupi's grip. "Now dive in for a head-on collision with another peck." Gunther was on a mission, taking to the air and circling about, only to make an obvious swoop down towards Skorupi.
Natural Cure - Lv.11 - Moderately Injured Swablu was hit by Bite! Swablu dodged Bite! (1/2 Dodges used) Swablu uses Peck! Swablu uses Peck!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 17, 2015 22:25:47 GMT
"Light him up with Poison Sting." Gunther broke free, and circled around for another sweep over Bowser. He leveled his stinger and shot small barbed bolts at the Swablu, striking at its center mass.
"Challenge the Peck with another Poison Sting!" Bowser prepared to take the attack head on, bracing himself for the pain. Swablu crashed into him and landed a devastating Peck, but he managed to jab Gunther in the same movement.
Just get poisoned, already. Dmitri was hoping to at least set up an easy victory for his next pokemon. He inspected Bowser further, to verify his status. Yep, that's a faint. Bowser hadn't moved an inch since he was struck, his body had locked up.
"Alright, return! I'll use Hoodini now." He swapped pokeballs and quickly sent out Abra, who hovered just a few inches off the ground to demonstrate his psychic focus. Such a show off. Abra snorted at the accusation, accusing Dmitri of much the same.
Bowser used Poison Sting! Bowser evaded Peck! Bowser used Poison Sting! Bowser was hit by Peck! Bowser has fainted! +1 Lvl (Lvl 12) Dmitri sends out Abra! Lvl 07
BOWSER
LEVEL 12 | MALE
ABILITY : BATTLE ARMOR HP STATUS : fainted BTL STATUS : +2 ATK, +2 DEF MOVES : BITE, LEER, POISON STING, KNOCK OFF, PIN MISSILE, ACUPRESSURE DODGES LEFT : 0/2
HOODINI
LEVEL 07 | MALE
ABILITY : SYNCHRONIZE HP STATUS : healthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : TELEPORT, DAZZLING GLEAM DODGES LEFT : 2/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 17, 2015 22:40:28 GMT
"Great job, Gunther." His poke had officially claimed it's first victory, and it was a very sweet moment between him and his pokemon. Though, one of the poison needles was still stuck in Gunther's wing. He began to shake, and ultimately looked as though he was dizzy and ready to regurgitate. "You okay, buddy?" The Swablu gave a faint nod his way.
"Alright Gunther, hit the Abra twice with your peck!" Watching it take flight, the way it bobbed and weaved around, almost as if out of control, reminded him of their last battle wear Swablu was struck out of the skies. 'This isn't good.' He had to hoep the Abra was just as weak as before.
Natural Cure - Lv.13 - Severely Injured Swablu was hit by Poison Sting! (Poisoned)! Swablu was hit by Poison Sting! (Critical Hit)! Swablu uses Peck! Swablu uses Peck!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 17, 2015 22:51:50 GMT
"Open up with Dazzling Gleam." Kris said I should test it before challenging Andrea again. Now's the perfect chance. Abra focused a bright light in its palms, thrusting it into the air where it floated at level with his forehead.
Swablu came in for a Peck, and he dodged, as if vanishing from his former point and returning just behind Swablu. Take advantage of that flank.
It burst into a brilliant light display, smoting the Swablu where it resided. It was a far-reaching move, and Abra's focus was unparalleled. He would hit his mark, one way or another. "Again!" Just for good measure.
Abra's speed of execution overwhelmed the poor Swablu, who was weak and feeble from the previous attacks. Yet it was a fiesty little thing, Dmitri knew this, and he wondered whether it might strike back.
Even so, Abra collapsed, fainted by the Peck. Oh man, this is going just like last time... Still, Dmitri had his ringer, and knew what Sylvester's next pokemon was likely to be.
Hoodini used Dazzling Gleam! Bowser evaded Peck! Hoodini used Dazzling Gleam! Hoodini was hit by Peck! Hoodini fainted! +2 Lvls (Lvl 09) Dmitri sends out Broski! Lvl 14
HOODINI
LEVEL 09 | MALE
ABILITY : SYNCHRONIZE HP STATUS : fainted BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : TELEPORT, DAZZLING GLEAM DODGES LEFT : 1/2
BROSKI
LEVEL 14 | MALE
ABILITY : SNOWY CLOAK HP STATUS : healthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : ODOR SLEUTH, TACKLE, MUD SPORT, FREEZE-DRY, POWDER SNOW DODGES LEFT : 2/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 17, 2015 23:20:32 GMT
Truth be told, Sylvester was getting just a little annoyed. 'I can't let him win, not now.' He would do everything in his power to win this battle, and yet again, the odds were in his favor. "I guess this means we'll be having another 3v3?" Of course, Sylvester felt he already knew the answer to that question.
"Gunther, retreat." Allowing the Swablu back into it's pokeball, Sylvester was glad to afford Dmitri and Broski the courtesy of meeting Brolaf yet again. Summoning the Slowpoke from it's ball, Sylvester was quick to give it orders to attack. "Brolaf, hit his Swinub with tackle." Immediately the pokemon went in to do it's best, seeking out the smaller target. "Use tackle again after that." Hopefully the Slowpoke would not miss.
Natural Cure - Lv.14 - K.O. Swablu is hury by Dazzling Gleam! Swablu is hurt by poison! Swablu is hurt by Dazzling Gleam! Swablu has fainted!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 17, 2015 23:44:01 GMT
Swinub bolted into action, hobbling towards Slowpoke as they both closed in on one another. Broski feigned left before darting right, sneaking under the first Tackle. "Loose Freeze-Dry!" If Dmitri was correct in his memory, this move ahd proved quintessential in defeating Brolaf last time.
"Follow it up with another Freeze-Dry!" Broski spewed the hoarfrost over Slowpoke, but was overtaken by Tackle. It knocked Broski onto his back, where he rolled over and prepared for another round.
"Don't count your chickens before they've hatched." Dmitri still had his ringer, and Broski had a favorable matchup. If I can just make it past Brolaf, and freeze Combusken, I should stand a chance. With that goal in mind, he watched as the battle persisted, neither pokemon content with losing.
Broski avoided Tackle! Broski attacked using Freeze-Dry! Broski was hit by Tackle! Broski attacked using Freeze-Dry!
BROSKI
LEVEL 14 | MALE
ABILITY : SNOWY CLOAK HP STATUS : unhealthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : ODOR SLEUTH, TACKLE, MUD SPORT, FREEZE-DRY, POWDER SNOW DODGES LEFT : 1/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 18, 2015 0:01:55 GMT
"Ha ha, real funny." Dmitri must have thought he was a comedian, making references towards his Combusken like that. "Brolaf, dodge the Freeze-Dry." The Slowpoke began to scurry away, just barely avoiding the first ice attack. 'Close call...'
"Now use confusion." As his Slowpoke opened it's mouth and stared down the Swinub, another attack was heading it's way. 'Crap.' A direct hit left Slowpoke reeling back a few paces. "Alright, strike the Swinub down with your tackle." Sylvester had a lot riding on this specific battle. His Slowpoke was stronger than Dmitri's Swinub, or so he felt. 'I'd better win this in the next few moves...'
Oblivious - Lv.15 - Injured Slowpoke dodges Freeze-Dry (1/2 Dodges used)! Slowpoke is hit by Freeze-Dry (Super-Effective)! Slowpoke uses Confusion! Slowpoke uses Tackle!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 18, 2015 0:16:06 GMT
"Break his line of sight to avoid Confusion!" Dmitri wasn't quite certain how this attack functioned, but breaking the focus seemed to be the key. Hoodini was always going on about his focus; it seemed like it must have been an inseparable part of utilizing Psychic-type moves and abilities.
"Keep unleashing Freeze-Dry, and tank the next attack." Broski wasn't going to last much longer, he was panting inbetween attacks, and couldn't dodge the next one. Just a little more... He was this close to winning, he couldn't give up yet.
"Once more, finish him!" Broski spewed a final massive attack, enveloping Slowpoke in a veil of smoke and vapor as it rushed over him. Broski seemed to teeter on the verge of fainting, but hung in there like a champ.
Broski, you're going to be a champion someday; I promise! He watched as Slowpoke finally revealed itself from the thick smog. Is it conscious? Dmitri turned to Sylvester, wondering if this was normal or if he needed assisstance.
Broski avoided Confusion! Broski attacked using Freeze-Dry! Broski was hit by Tackle! Broski attacked using Freeze-Dry!
BROSKI
LEVEL 14 | MALE
ABILITY : SNOWY CLOAK HP STATUS : severely injured BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : ODOR SLEUTH, TACKLE, MUD SPORT, FREEZE-DRY, POWDER SNOW DODGES LEFT : 0/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 18, 2015 0:29:12 GMT
Sylvester was left ashamed after he watched Slowpoke loaf around. "Dodge his Freeze-Dry again!" Though it followed the orders, the next hit seemed to do Brolaf in. The ice coated his body, and he simply lost all will to stand. "Alright, you win that one."'But now it's time for Combusken to show them whose the real champ.'
"Come back, Brolaf." Sylvester allowed his Slowpoke to retreat in the sanctuary provided by it's pokeball. "Flint, teach this Swinub a lesson." Releasing the fire bird, it quickly began running towards the opposing pokemon. "Target him with your ember attack!" As the Combusken approached the Swinub, it spewed a volley of embers towards the furry creature.
"Do it again, don't stop moving!" The plan was to get Combusken in close for the finishing blow. However, Swinub had done well in battle thus far. Perhaps he had something new to show them all?
Oblivious - Lv.16 - K.O Slowpoke dodges Freeze-Dry! Slowpoke is hit by Freeze-Dry (Super-Effective)! Freeze-Dry was a Critical Hit! Slowpoke has fainted!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 18, 2015 1:08:11 GMT
"Broski, watch out!" But it wasn't of much use, he had ran out of energy and his poor self had been lagging behind. Combusken quickly overtook him, spouting flames across his fur.
Swi!~ Swinub cried out, reduced to a simpering mess by a few quick coals. Dmitri pulled out his pokeball and returned Broski to his pocket without another moment's passing. Well, at least we tried. This losing streak was starting to really grind his gears.
"Looks like you won again. That chicken needs checked for artificial growth hormones." He passed by Sylvester, briefly offering a handshake before quickly heading the other direction. There's got to be something I can do differently. Despite all his training, regardless of how he approached the battle, he always lost.
Did he not have what it took? It festered in the back of his mind, this doubt, and it robbed him of his optimism. I'll have to keep trying harder. There was much less enthusiasm about him as his usual self seemed to burst with.
Broski was hit by Ember! Broski was hit by Ember! Broski fainted! +1 Lvl (Lvl 15)
BROSKI
LEVEL 14 | MALE
ABILITY : SNOWY CLOAK HP STATUS : fainted BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : ODOR SLEUTH, TACKLE, MUD SPORT, FREEZE-DRY, POWDER SNOW DODGES LEFT : 0/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 18, 2015 1:37:00 GMT
'Finally...' Sylvester breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Dmitri's Swinub give up once more. "Great job, Flint." The fire type let out a sharp "Combusken!" to let his trainer know he was glad to be of assistance.
Shaking Dmitri's hand, he held them there momentarily. "You shouldn't be too upset about losing. Me and my pokemon suffered many defeats before I managed to beat anyone." In fact, their track records probably looked very much the same right about now. "Next time we meet, it won't be for a battle." Combusken walked over to Sylvester's side, smiling towards Dmitri. "Not unless you really wanted it to be." Though, with the way Dmitri seemed to be in a hurry, that likely would not be the case.
"Don't get yourself in the dumps over one or two battles. Gym leaders see multitudes of trainers on a daily basis, and they lose quite a lot too. Doesn't make them any less great of a trainer." Hoping that the sentiment would help his morale, Sylvester and his Combusken waved off Dmitri before taking their leave. "We'll be making our way back into Rustboro. Just hit me up on my pokenav if you want to meet again. Take care until then." Striding with his pokemon into the distance, it wouldn't belong until they met again.
