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It was all fun and games until someone got hurt! So today was all fun and games then! For the moment at least...The grunt was standing right in front of the Petalburg Gym, not even bothering to hide his presence. With a can of blue spray paint clutched firmly in his right hand, a sack of more cans of paint in his left hand.
He had secretly always wanted to be an artist, having no desire at all to join team aqua. But he needed money...he needed it bad. He had to give up on his dreams of an artist for the moment. But his dream could now resurface!
With the quickness of a Rapidash Fabio would get to work, starting to carefully spray paint Team Aqua's logo right on the front of the PetalBurg gym!
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 27, 2015 7:16:21 GMT
Dmitri was walking across the street, hoping to take the time to visit the fossil research building when he noticed a shady figure near the gym's entrance. He was in the middle of something important, it seemed, but more pressingly he was garbed in a sailor's attire. There's no port here in Rustboro, is there? He decided to go take a closer look.
"Hey there, how's it hanging?" Truly curious, as he wandered over to the man he noticed a less than innocent task being carried out; graffiti. He was vandalizing the property, with some Aqua logo he'd seen maybe once before during a Ranger's briefing after the gala. That no good bastard!
"Hey! Just what do you think you're doing!?" He isntinctively reached for Broski's pokeball, expecting a struggle with the guy. Maybe if I subude him, I'll get a neat reward. That wasn't likely if the Rangers were anything like that Ven guy he met at the gala, whom gave Andrea much to worry about.
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 27, 2015 7:18:01 GMT
Sylvester had managed to sneak up behind the Team Aqua grunt before he decided to let the scumbag know he was there. With the sudden noise of a pokeball releasing it's contents, Sylvester swiftly sought to bring this man to justice. "What exactly do you think you're doing?" He gave a stark glare towards the man, who still had his back to him for the moment being.
"Did you really think you would get away with this so easily in broad daylight?" Sylvester began to question this man's degree of intelligence based on that one fatal flaw alone. "Give me a reason why I shouldn't Kseniya here shred you to bits." The fun and games were now over...
Post by Dylan Allardice on Jul 27, 2015 7:27:08 GMT
Dylan was casually walking down the streets of Petalburg City, he was having a good time chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool shooting some B-ball outside the gym, when a Aqua Grunt came outta nowhere and began spray painting on the gym! Dylan would not let this pass for one, he was a Team Aqua Grunt, two his art style was horrendous insulting Dylan's eyes, and three he was easy pickings for training. "Stop fiend!" Dylan shouted towards the grunt quiet angrily, he held out a Pokeball in one hand and frowned. "Come over here and battle me you aquatic scumbag." He added slamming his Pokeball onto the ground releasing his Elekid, who instantly began whirling his arms to charge up electricity.
"Unless you're a chicken! A chicken who's terrible at art!" He insulted the grunt, who honestly sucked at spray painting, probably was his first time. Dylan on the other hand was quite skilled in the art of spray painting, he used this skill to vandalize a local bully's mailbox back in Sinnoh, he thought it made him a hero. "Well! Come at me!"
Fabio expected some people to show up and tell him 'no thats bad dont do that'. But he didn't care, this was his art! His lively hood! This would forever leave his mark on the world...or at least until someone washed it off.
For the most part he would seem to ignore the three people who showed up, still spray painting away. Only to then blurt out "What am I doing? Young man this is art of the highest quality!" He said with a quick nod of his head, still painting away. Before responding to the man with two hair colors "Because then you would be in more trouble then someone painting eh?" Fabio blurted out, a slight smirk on his face as he painted. Speaking with what seemed like an Italian accent.
Contrary to what the white haired man thought Fabio was really good at spray painting. Especially since it was something as simple as the logo on his bandana, something he already memorized. "Why fight? Why not enjoy the art.." Fabio droned out as he continued painting, never once lowering a hand for a pokeball.
closed for now! Did not expect this many people so soon.
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 28, 2015 7:38:56 GMT
While the two knuckleheads were babbling about the graffiti being art or whether the quality of it, Dmitri flipped his phone open and punched in speed dial. He was letting Usa know the situation, but moreso this was to alert the Rangers and their chain of command. Leaving the phone on an open line, he hoped it could pick up parts of the conversation. He took a step closer, interjecting their petty dispute.
"Why don't you just toss out a pokemon and shut up? Plucking Alakazam from his belt, he tapped the pokeball and it enlarged. Nudging the button, a red flash washed over them, and left behind an impressive specimen. He could tap into their minds, and abruptly invaded the two allied strangers he'd been fated to team with. Try to consider he's an Aqua Grunt, and cover my weakness, if you would be so kind. One was Sylvester, whom he'd already come to know for his powerful Honedge which was there even now. Perhaps his growth would surprise them.
The other being a stranger, Houdini felt ashamed for intruding but there was a pressing matter at stake. Should the Aqua Grunt send out a Dark-type, he needed some coverage. Perhaps a Fighting-type just to be sure. Houdini gave pause, then turned his attention to the Grunt. Your technique needs work; but this is of little consequence. Send out your pokemon, or I will be forced to engage you directly. It wasn't a threat meant to be taken lightly, and he raised his sterling silver spoons threateningly, as if they ought to intimidate the grunt with sheer confidence.
Houdini is standing by!
HOODINI
LEVEL 16 | MALE
ABILITY : synchronize HP STATUS : healthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : teleport, dazzling gleam, confusion DODGES LEFT : 2/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 28, 2015 7:58:27 GMT
Acknowledging that another pokemon has been summoned from it's pokeball, Sylvester was surprised to hear and see just how much Dmitri's Abra had grown. 'Holy shit, he's already an Alakazam?!' The thought would likely reach the psychic type pokemon...
"This guy doesn't seem very bright." It was probably already obvious, though they all seemed to be at a standstill. "We should just ruin his day and be done with it." What exactly he meant, Sylvester neglected to inform either of them. Though, he had an eerie feeling Hoodini the Alakazam just might be able to tell via telepathy.
Post by Dylan Allardice on Jul 28, 2015 8:25:39 GMT
Dylan only disliked the Aqua Grunt's aren't because he was obviously painting the enemy teams symbol, if it wasn't that Dylan would probably like it. "Well come on now!" Dylan shouted his Elekid was almost fully charged and ready to go shock the hell out of Fabio. "Don't want my Elekid to hurt you do ya!" He added, sparks flying off the Electric type.
Elekid released a wave of Electricity at the ground, it couldn't contain it the electricity when it was full. "Elllll!" The Pokemon muttered under it's breath, it was near its limit ready to shock someone or something. Dylan took quick notice off this. "My Elekid's getting impatient! Better hurry up!"
The disgruntled painter would let out a sigh as the three males kept on with it. To him it seemed that they clearly wouldn't leave without battling him. There seemed to be no other way out of it, why must all problems be solved with violence. Why not through art! Art takes many forms, they could settle this through a short story writing contest..
"If that is how you three must have it.." Fabio said before pulling out two pokeballs, setting down the sack of spray paints. "I only have eh two pokemon on me, and there's three of you lads. Decide amongst yourselves who fights." He added with a clear mind, too busy focused on his art to think about anything else. He didn't seem too angry or irritated at their insults regarding his artistic talents. Fabio knew that deep down in his heart he was not just a great artist, but the greatest who ever lived! With that idea in his head he'd casually toss the two pokeballs over his shoulder to send out his pokemon.
From the pokeballs two pokemon would appear in a flash of white light, the first being a regular ol Inkay. The squid pokemon floating around quietly. The second pokemon however was a sight to see, a Smeargle! And an...oddly colored one at that. The Smeargle had a golden pelt with a red tipped tail instead of the usual color. Yep thats right Fabio had himself a shiny Smeargle!
"This here is Ink." The man said while nodding backwards at the Inkay, before then nodding at the Smeargle with the back of his head. "This is Picasso, Picasso was a gift from me ol mum. Bow to the nice gentleman you two." He added, the pokemon surprisingly bowing like Fabio asked of them."Here is deal yes? You guys beat my pokemon then that's it, I'll leave and never come back. If I win then you all must accept a hand painted drawing from me yes?"He asked, finally stopping the spray painting and just standing around waiting for a response. His back still to the three of them however, thinking his proposition made complete sense. The two pokemon just standing around as well, allowing the three strangers to act first.
closed for now! Did not expect this many people so soon.
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 28, 2015 9:27:49 GMT
Smeargle will copy my attacks, Dmitri. We have to avoid that at all costs. Houdini broadened his spectrum of telepathy to involve the other two, to focus their attacks on the proper targets. If they didn't it could be devastating for them in the long run. Sylvester, stranger; Picasso is our priority. He cannot be allowed to steal our moves. He raised his spoons defensively, before preparing to assault the sketching pokemon.
'Houdini, use Confusion!' Alakazam's spoons seemed to glow with psychic power, before discharging an attack on Smeargle's mind. It would disorient him, flashing bright lights across its vision in a sudden burst of psychic overload. Alakazam could channel this attack from two separate spoons, allowing him to blast Picasso once more with Confusion in a follow-up attack.
Hurry, faint him before he sketches our moves! It would require Picasso to be slower than they could hope, but perhaps they had the advantage by outnumbering it. Dmitri was beginning to wonder if this would someday come back to haunt him. He remained entirely quiet, abusing telepathy.
Houdini used Confusion @ Picasso! x2
HOODINI
LEVEL 16 | MALE
ABILITY : synchronize HP STATUS : healthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : teleport, dazzling gleam, confusion DODGES LEFT : 2/2
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 28, 2015 20:43:58 GMT
It was pretty obvious what Sylvester needed to do, but he wasn't so sure if he should outright attack. The pokemon before them seemed relatively powerful, though it was the Smeargle who would prove most bothersome if they allowed it to go on for long. While Sylvester could only do one thing, knowing all too well that a normal type like Smeargle was immune to ghost type attacks.
"Kseniya, give that Smeargle a double serving of pursuit." In a matter of moments, the Honedge would chase down the Smeargle and relentlessly strike out with malicious intent. It appeared that Kseniya could tell she was not exacly matched up well against the Smeargle, and eagerly desired to take out out in the moments to follow.
No Guard - Lv.19 - Healthy Kseniya used Pursuit! Kseniya used Pursuit!
Post by Dylan Allardice on Jul 28, 2015 22:51:54 GMT
Before Dylan could even command it, a large thunderbolt of electricity would shoot out directly towards Smeargle, too fast to dodge. "Alrighty, I did warn ya didn't I." Dylan said and then looked around, he heard something from somewhere, the voice told him to aim for the Smeargle or else it would start copying our moves. "Huh? who said that?" Dylan thought in his head expecting an answer, but the voice left now. "Strange. . ." He added and shook his head focusing on the battle.
"Alright Elekid hit that one with another Shock Wave, something told me to take it out and that's exactly what we're gonna do!" Dylan said and his Elekid nodded as it began swinging it's arms again. "El! El! El! Elekiiid!" The Electric type Pokemon shouted releasing another quickl jolt of Electricity which raced off towards the Smeargle.
Dylan than took a moment to see who his allies were, Sylvester with a Honedge, and some random man with an Alakazam! A rare and strong Pokemon, Dylan was glad to get it scanned onto his Pokedex. He was going to wave hello, but now was not the time to be greeting each other, they first had to take out all the enemy Pokemon.
Static - Lv.15 - Healthy Elekid used Shock Wave! Elekid used Shock Wave Again!
WORDS 000 TAGSKry NOTES Shock Wave can not be dodged.
Fabio let out a sigh as he turned around to the fight, noticing that all three of the trainer's pokemon went after his Smeargle. It was no surprise to him that they would go after the most beautiful pokemon of his. They seemed to have no respect for beauty and art! Was his crime so bad to justify the brutal onslaught that was heading the Smeargle's way. The man was just doing a bit of vandalism after all. Smeargle was being come at with the force fitting of someone of a bigger crime.
"Move out of the way Picassooo!" Fabio yelled out as the barrage of attacks came, the Smeargle being able to dodge one confusion attack. Only to then be knocked over by the second Confusion, and then rammed into by the sword pokemon twice with what looked like a Pursuit attack. After that Smeargle would struggle, barely able to climb back up to his feet. The pokemon only getting onto his knees before the shock wave's made contact. Paralyzing the Smeargle and knocking him back down, Smeargle letting out a howl of pain after all of this, the howl just sounding like "Glllleeee". Simplistic, it seemed as if Smeargle was just calling out the last part of its name, but the pain behind it could be felt easily.
Once he had howled Smeargle would start to struggle to get back again, managing to stand this time. One of its arm's dangling from it's side. Not knowing what else to do Smeargle would grab its tail slowly and wave it at the Elekid, sketching its Shockwave. Before tensing up and going to wave it at the Honedge, stopping mid wave as electricity coursed through his tiny body. The Paralysis stopping him from moving more.
"Pi..picasso.." Fabio would mutter out after that, feeling deeply hurt because of the pain Smeargle was dealing with. "W-what if you killed him eh? What then?" Fabio asked the three trainers, hurt in his voice as well. He had just came out here to spray paint something, it could of been washed off, no harm done. This was his only relieve from Team Aqua duties, and even then he still had to spray paint their logo on the building. Not wanting to let out his true artistic expression in fear of what could happen from him slacking off on the 'job'. He had to paint their symbol to feel safe from them.
"I tried to be civil..I didn't even want to fight eh, I just wanted to paint in peace...I even tried to offer a fair fight, agreed to leave in peace." The grunt added as he reached into his pockets with both hands, the spray paint can clattering to the ground. Smeargle and Inkay's pokeballs were still off to the side on the ground where they were sent out at, he couldn't get to the ball in time to return Smeargle, Smeargle had to deal with more pain.
With what sounded like a sniffle Fabio would pull his left hand out of his pocket, a third pokeball in hand. "What would of been so bad about the two on two fight...I would of left quietly if you won.." He said still disheartened, dropping the other pokeball at his side instead of actually throwing it. A Mightyena appearing in a flash of light. "Th..this is Coal, bow to the people Coal..you probably don't care though do you?" He added, the Mightyena moving his head down to bow, the you don't care comment being aimed at the trainers. "Ink..Coal..you can attack.."
After that was said Fabio would start to walk off to the side, clearly going for Smeargle and Inkay's pokeballs, not trying to run away. The closest exit from the town being in the opposite direction he was going.
Inkay would wobbled around a bit in the air before starting things off, using a Foul-Play attack on the Honedge! Following it up with a Pysbeam aimed at the Elekid.
Mightyena on the other hand would know exactly what he should do in this scenario. He had the perfect move to handle multiple enemies, that move being Snarl! With...well with a Snarl Mightyena would start the attack, Snarling loudly twice in a row. Snarl being able to damage all of the adjacent foes that he was dealing with.
closed for now!
technician
barely, baaarely hanging in there
picasso
smeargle(♂) lvl: 022
health status: healthy battle status: paralyzed
Sketched Shock wave Tried to sketch Pursuit, failed because of paralysis
Post by Dmitri Khvostov on Jul 29, 2015 1:41:51 GMT
Alakazam could do little to avoid Mightyena's arrival, for he was deftly averting the damage Honedge was about to dish out from Ink's Foul Play. That was way too close. Assuming Honedge dodged the first Foul Play he would have escaped scot-free, unfazed by the opponent's Inkay. But that was when the Mightyena came out on the field, and Houdini instinctively cowered backwards. Another Dark-type?! Houdini held his spoons in front of him, preparing for the worst of the attack's force.
Except it couldn't reach him, and instead he was left with a different ultimatum. To finish the job on Smeargle and defeat them once and for all before they could sketch or retreat. Houdini needed the experience, and by the looks of it, so did these other pokemon. 'Dazzling Gleam.' Houdini raised his spoons, composing himself before sending glinting light from these special spoons, casting the radiance at Smeargle and Inkay. 'Again!' The other spoon loosed a similar attack, searing a scar from the light into Dmitri's retina.
Is it... over? Houdini gazed across at the other pokemon friend or foe, assessing the situation and trying to figure out whether any of them weren't left standing. How much longer can this go on? Dmitri was looking between his accomplices, ignoring the grunt. His words were nothing but temptation, luring them to believe his intentions weren't criminal. As long as he wore the uniform, as far as Dmitri was concerned, he'd chosen his side.
Houdini used Dazzling Gleam! x2 @ Smeargle & Inkay
HOODINI
LEVEL 16 | MALE
ABILITY : synchronize HP STATUS : healthy BTL STATUS : -- MOVES : teleport, dazzling gleam, confusion DODGES LEFT : 2/2
So we were having trouble deciding just how exactly multi-target moves should work, and we concluded posting order aka order of appearance would dictate the allocation of pokemon on the chart for determining adjacent targets. If we can't all agree on that, well, then we're going to have to stall this and figure out what's supposed to be going on instead and adjust to whatever would be best.
Edited out the dodge for Foul Play seeing as I won't have to.
Post by Sylvester Blackburne on Jul 29, 2015 3:03:27 GMT
Sylvester knew that his Honedge was not exactly the best of choices, and as such it came as no surprise when the Aqua Grunt used a powerful dark type attack. "Kseniya, dodge!" Drifting to the side, his Honedge had avoided taking the initial hit. However, the persistence of the Aqua Grunt and his pokemon was rewarded soon after. "Honedge!" The ghost sword was hurt by the Mithyena's snarls, falling to the ground and going limp, the eye on it's hilt closed.
"Alright then..." Sylvester allowed the Honedge to return to her pokeball before selecting another, letting the contents out unto the field. "Sylveon, use dazzling gleam on that guys pokemon." Within a short instance Marley looked to his trainer whom was pointing at the opponent in mind. With a swift nod, Marley began emitting a stark flash upon their foes. "Again." Yet another flash followed after.
No Guard - Lv.20 - K.O. Kseniya dodges Foul Play! Kseniya is hurt by snarl! (Critical Hit) Kseniya is hurt by Snarl! Kseniya has fainted!
Pixilate - Lv.21 - Healthy Marley used Dazzling Gleam @all Fabio's pokemon! Marley used Dazzling Gleam @all Fabio's pokemon!