The adventures of Pokearth's unlikeliest party!

[Kira1402]

Today, you can finally begin your Pokemon journey. At Professor Elm's lab, you are given your starter Pokemon, and a Pokedex. The old man smiles broadly.
Professor Elm: It's been a while since trainers have actually come to my lab to begin their Pokemon journey. Many have had their Starter Pokemon and Pokedex delivered to their home town. It's good to see trainers who wish to start traditionally, especially in these times. Wild Pokemon seem to have started combining their efforts to hurt trainers.

The last word isn't even out of his mouth before there is a loud BANG, and the doors to the lab burst open. A Machop stands in the doorway. It looks very angry, and is flanked by a Psyduck and a Ralts. Neither of them look pleased either.

Professor Elm squeals and dives behind his desk, with intermittant prayers that you will save him.

[PeteBain]

"Skitty, go get 'em! Tail-whip that Psyduck."

[roll0]

[arcmage91]

eevee, use tackle on ralts!


Accuracy [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

also use pokedex on ralts

[Kira1402]

Ralts's growl lowers both of your attack power (Pete, your Skitty is now attack power is now 5, Christy, your Eevee is now attack power 4), then Eevee's Tackle powers in to it. The force of the tackle knocks Ralts out cold. Skitty's Tail Whip affects Psyduck, as it lowers it's defense, while Machop Leers at Eevee. (Eevee's defense is now 5). Psyduck then uses Water Sport, lowering the effectiveness of ground type moves.

Christy's POKEDEX: Ralts. #280
Psychic type Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

"Good work Skitty, now hit it with a tackle."

Accuracy: [roll0]

Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

@#$!

uses pokedex on machop

eevee another tackle! get that machop!

[arcmage91]

this should work now


Accuracy [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee barrells in to machop, who holds it's ground. Skitty's Tackle knocks Psyduck almost through the wall behind it, and then Machop attempts to get vengance on Eevee with a Low Kick (Accuracy: 6, Damage: 1). Eevee takes overall 5 damage (down to 13 HP).

Christy's POKEDEX: Machop. #66
Fighting type Pokemon.

[arcmage91]

eevee one more tackle


Accuracy [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[PeteBain]

"Great work Skitty! Now, Tackle that Machop."

Accuracy: [roll0]

Damage: [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee's Tackle takes Machop off it's feet, and just as it pulls itself back up, it sees 11kg of pink fury fly toward it. Skitty's tackle sends it straight out the doors of the lab, with a horrendous crunching sound.

Eevee and Skitty gain 90 EXP! Eevee and Skitty both reach level 4! Each Pokemon has three stat points to be spent! Skitty learned Foresight!

Machop is dead, no EXP awarded.

With the final Pokemon defeated, Professor Elm walks out from behind his desk. After a few minutes looking for a ladder, he retrives Psyduck from the wall, and scoops up the Ralts.

Professor Elm: I'll heal these Pokemon, and set them free on Route 29 when they have recovered. Thank you for saving me and my lab, even if you did have to kill a Pokemon to do it.

[PeteBain]

"Skitty, that was, uh- that was good work, but please don't do that again."

I use pokedex on the unconscious pokemon and take as much data as I can.

[Kira1402]

Pete's POKEDEX: Ralts. #280
Psychic Type Pokemon

Pete's POKEDEX: Psyduck. #54
Water type Pokemon.

[arcmage91]

uses pokedex on psyduck

uhh sorry about that, didnt realise this guy's skitty had a tank for a mother

[PeteBain]

"What can I say, she's protective of me. And besides, she's a family pet; she's never fought a wild pokemon and doesn't know her own strength."

[Kira1402]

Christy's POKEDEX: Psyduck. #54
Water type Pokemon.

[arcmage91]

looks at the other trainer after recalling eevee

names silver mikoto, and yours?

[PeteBain]

"Jo Valiant. So, you here to start the Gym Challenge?"

[arcmage91]

among other things, care to travel with me, that ****ty should help if we get into trouble

[PeteBain]

*Glare*

"Insult my Skitty one more time and you'll regret it. Now let's get a move on. Prof.? Thanks for the help, I'll keep in touch."

And with that I walk out the doors, carefully stepping over the Machop corpse with a slight wince.

[arcmage91]

*sigh* this is why i hate dealing with people, make one slip up and its held against you

walks out the lab following jo

calls thanks prof over my shoulder

[Kira1402]

You both leave Elm's lab. To the east is a large expanse of water, with a small boat at the coast, and a sailor in front of it. To the west is the only other exit from New Bark Town.

[arcmage91]

starts walking to the west expecting jo to follow

[PeteBain]

Despite wanting to go West, I contemplate being difficult and heading East, but doubt Skitty would thank me for going near the open water.

"Not much for talking, are you?" I ask.

[arcmage91]

i tend to mix up my words and offend people, i reply

otherwise im here for the pokemon and just work with people to get the best for them

why are you on this trip?

[PeteBain]

"You really want to know? I'm trying to prove myself. My parents are journalists and successful ones at that. They've done some pretty amazing stuff and I feel like I'm living in their shadow. I figure if I take on the pokemon league, I can make a name for myself on my own merit as a trainer."

[Kira1402]

The time as you leave New Bark Town is 9:00 am on Monday, 18th July. Heading down Route 29, you are surprised to encounter no wild Pokemon for the first 12 hours, and as it nears midnight, you begin to tire. Can you both make a Wisdom check please?

[PeteBain]

Wisdom: [roll0]

[arcmage91]

"hmm my family are breeders over in hoenn but just breeding other peoples pokemon doesnt appeal to me, i want to get the best pokemon i can and help them achieve their best! Just came over here so by the time i see my folks again ive actually got something to show them"

[arcmage91]

wisdom check [roll0]

[Kira1402]

Christy, you manage to hear a noise, despite your fatigue. This noise however, goes unnoticed by Pete.

This tiny warning allows you to avoid the small two-brown coloured bird that attempts to Tackle you. Pete has no such luck. (15 damage to Pete, HP now 35)

A quick look around sees that there are four of these Pokemon around you.

[PeteBain]

"What's the pokedex got to say about these little b-irds?"

I pull out my pokedex.

[arcmage91]

uses pokedex on nearest pokemon

releases cyndaquil

alright! use leer!

accuracy [roll0]

[Kira1402]

Cyndaquil's Leer successfully makes one of the Pokemon afraid enough to lower it's guard a little. Two of the Pokemon go for Cyndaquil, and both hit, doing 22 damage and lowering it's HP to -5 and the others goes for Pete again. (Same one as last time, Pete, plus a friend). Only one hits, the same one who hit him last time, for another 16 damage (19 HP remaining)

POKEDEXES: Pidgey. #16
Normal/Flying type Pokemon

[arcmage91]

swears a great deal, recalls cyndaquil and summons eevee

use tackle on the nearest pidgey!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[PeteBain]

"Right, two attacking pokemon means two defending. Totodile, Skitty: go get 'em!"

"Skitty, Fake Out that first Pidgy (as in, the little sod that's hit me). Totodile, Scratch the other one."

Skitty
Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Totodile
Accuracy: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

[arcmage91]

damage [roll0]

[Kira1402]

The Pidgey intelligently divide themselves. One goes for Eevee, one for Skitty, one for Totodile, and the little bandit goes for Pete.

Vs Eevee:
Accuracy: 7
Damage: 2
Eevee manages to shake off the hit with no damage taken.

Vs Skitty:
Accuracy:19 (CRIT)
Skitty, however, takes 40 damage, taking it down to -20 HP

Vs Totodile:
Accuracy: 6
Damage: 19
Totodile is dealt 18 damage from the Tackle, knocking it to 5 HP

Vs Pete:
Accuracy: 8
Damage: 8
And Pete's shin takes another 14 damage (5 HP remaining)

Eevee's counterattack, however, takes the leered-at Pidgey out of the fight.

[PeteBain]

I recall Skitty to her pokeball and order Totodile to scratch the Pidgy that attacked him.

I then pick up a stone and pull out my slingshot. It is, how they say, on!

Totodile
Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Jo
Accuracy: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

[PeteBain]

Slingshot: [roll0]

[arcmage91]

using potion on totodile!
healing [roll0]

eevee take out that pidgey that attacked skitty! tackle!
accuracy [roll1]
damage [roll2]

[Kira1402]

Christy's Potion heals Totodile fully

The Pidgey's keep their targets, except for one.

Vs Eevee:
Accuracy: 11
Damage: 20
Pidgey's tackle does 18 damage to Eevee, taking it down to -1 HP.

Vs Christy:
Accuracy: 18
Damage: 13
Christy's shin now takes the damage, for 19 HP lost (down to 36)

Vs Totodile:
Accuracy: 14
Damage: 9
Totodile is hit for 8 damage in total (15 HP remaining)

Totodile's Scratch hits one of the Pidgey hard, and it looks badly beaten.
Pete's Slingshot pellet hits his own mini rival in the skull for minor damage. However, it looks quite surprised by the attack.

[arcmage91]

i recall eevee then grab an empty pokeball from my belt (where coincidently they all are) and throw it at the pidgy battling totodile

pokeball [roll0]

[PeteBain]

"Mind tossing me one of those?"

Pokeball: [roll0]

If applicable. If not, I order Totodile to Scratch.

Accuracy: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]

[Kira1402]

Both Pokeballs simultaneously stop shaking, and the Pidgeys are caught

Seeing it's remaining allies, the Pidgey panics
Escape: 16

The Pidgey runs like blue hell from the battle

Totodile gained 45 EXP! Total EXP: 170!

[PeteBain]

"Woo! A couple of Pidgy's. Shame it was so difficult. I reckon we should rest up for the night."

[arcmage91]

that friggin hurt! and both my guys are out for the count as well!

guess we better rest up for the night

[PeteBain]

I pitch my tent.

"If you need a roof over your head, you can join me. Least I can do. But I only have one sleeping bag and I won't be sharing that."

[arcmage91]

lol i have my own dont worry

*sleeps*

[PeteBain]

I also drift off, trying to ignore the pain in my shin and worrying about how hard it might be to train this somewhat headstrong Pidgy.

[Kira1402]

Tuesday 19th July, 9:00am

You both awake to the sound of Pokemon chirping. The sun is splitting the trees, it's a beautiful day.

[PeteBain]

"Wow, what a beautiful day."

I proceed to feed my pokemon, even if it means drip feeding Skitty.

I then treat myself to breakfast.

[arcmage91]

i summon eevee, eevee can you track the ralts from the lab yesterday at all?

tracking [roll0]

[Kira1402]

Eevee sadly shakes it's head at you.

[PeteBain]

"So are you having breakfast, Silver? Or shall we just keep going West until we hit Cherrygrove?"

[arcmage91]

*sigh* wish i knew what upsetting that ralts but i guess i wont find out now

*summons other pokemon* time for breakfast guys!

[Kira1402]

After chowing down on the food, the Pokemon, with the exception of Skitty, look raring to go. The path through this route has a fork here: Continue west? Or head north?

[PeteBain]

"I suggest west. You cool with that?"

[arcmage91]

sure i wanna get these guys to a pokecentre and im sure cherrygrove is this way

[Kira1402]

En route west, there are a few rustiling noises around you.
Out of the bushes at the side of the path burst two owl-like Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

I pack up my tent and paraphernalia and lead on westward.

[PeteBain]

"Totodile, go get 'em!"

I also pull out my pokedex and identify the creatures.

[arcmage91]

i quickly use pokedex then summon eevee and use a potion on it

healing [roll0]

[PeteBain]

"Totodile, use Leer."

Accuracy: [roll0]

[Kira1402]

As you use the potion, the Pokemon attack Eevee and Totodile with tackles:

Vs. Eevee:
Accuracy: 19 (CRIT)
Eevee takes a heavy hit, overall losing 15 HP of damage.

Vs. Totodile:
Accuracy: 7
Damage: 4
Totodile, on the other hand is hit so lightly, it shrugs it off without a problem.

Totodile's Leer successfully intimidates one of the Pokemon.

POKEDEXES: Hoothoot. #163
Normal and Flying type Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

"Good, Totodile. Now, hit it with a Scratch."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

eevee use tackle on the other hoothoot!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee's Tackle flies in and strikes your target full on. The Hoothoot takes quite a bit of damage, and takes a second to shake itself awake.

They attack they same way they did last time:

Vs. Eevee:
Accuracy: 14
Damage: 5
Eevee takes no damage from this attack, out of sheer toughness.

Vs. Totodile:
Accuracy: 13
Damage: 8
Totodile is hit just hard enough to feel it, for 4 HP damage.

Totodile's scratch, however, is evaded by the Hoothoot.

[arcmage91]

alright eevee! *throws pokeball at damaged hoothoot*

pokeball [roll0]

[PeteBain]

"That's ok Totodile, just regroup at go at it again. Use another Scratch."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Christy, your Pokeball doesn't even shake. The Hoothoot surrenders to the Pokeball completely.

The other Hoothoot, however, is still standing.

Accuracy: 19 (CRIT)
Totodile takes 16 damage from a full force tackle... but then his frown of pain turns to a smile as he lashes out with a scratch, severely wounding the Hoothoot while keeping it conscious.

[arcmage91]

would you like a pokeball jo? *holds one out to jo*

[PeteBain]

"Ok, Totodile. Let's finish this! Scratch!"

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot attempts to run after the last attack:

ESCAPE!!!:
4.

Hoothoot trips, and resigns itself to it's fate.

Totodile's Scratch cuts deep, and blood pours out of the wound of the now-unconscious Hoothoot. But somehow... it's still breathing.

Totodile and Eevee gain 30 EXP! Totodile's EXP is now 200! Eevee's EXP is now 120!

[PeteBain]

"Totodile! Return!"

I recall Totodile and rush over to the wounded Hoothoot.

"We need to get to Cherrygrove! Now!"

I scoop up the Hoothoot and break into a run, hell bent on reaching the Pokemon Centre in Cherrygrove.

[arcmage91]

*tch* at least theres a chance this time

*chases after jo after recalling eevee*

[Kira1402]

You have no more trouble getting to Cherrygrove City, and to the Pokemon Centre

Nurse Joy: Oh my! That Hoothoot looks badly hurt! Pass it here!

[PeteBain]

I hand it over immediately.

"Please, let me know if it recovers."

[Kira1402]

Nurse Joy: Of course, if you need your own Pokemon healed and they aren't as hurt as this little one, use that machine over there!

She motions to a blue machine in the corner.

[arcmage91]

i immediately walk to the machine and heal all pokemon

"thank god for that was getting worried for everyone there"
*releases all pokemon after healing* "how u guys doing?"

[PeteBain]

I trudge over to the machine and heal my own pokemon. I then sit on a bench and wait until Nurse Joy gives me news on the Hoothoot.

[Kira1402]

Christy, Eevee excitedly climbs on to your shoulder, as Cyndaquil runs round you happily. Pidgey and Hoothoot barely give you a second glance, however.

It took until 12 noon to reach the pokemon centre. After waiting thirty minutes, two people walk up to you both, A woman and a man.

Mysterious Man: You're the guy that brought in that weak Hoothoot, huh? Why not just let it die like the worthless piece a meat it is?

[PeteBain]

"Worthless piece of meat?! Who are you to talk about a pokemon like that?!" I jab the stranger in the chest as I spit this last part.

[arcmage91]

eevee, cyndaquil. this man says one more thing i want you both to tackle at the same time

[Kira1402]

Mysterious Woman: He's the same guy I'm going to team up with to beat you down, hun!

With that, they take a pokeball from their belt each, and send out a small metal ball with green barbs (Woman) and a purple skunk (Male)

[PeteBain]

I use pokedex on both.

[PeteBain]

Oh, and call out Skitty, ready to start batting the ball around.

[arcmage91]

uses pokedex on both

"you sure you want to do this HUN cause i can guarentee anything will be left when im finished"

[Kira1402]

In response, the skunk focuses itself, and the ball seems to toughen itslef up.

The trainers, on the other hand, charge at you:

Vs. Christy:
Accuracy: 1
However, he flies past you

Vs. Pete:
Accuracy: 2
And she follows him.

Neither of them look in any way threatening after that horrendous attack, and the small crowd that has started to watch agree, laughing.


POKEDEXES: Stunky. #434
Poison and Dark type Pokemon

Ferroseed. #597
Grass and Steel type Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

"Wow! Please don't do that again. If only for your dignity."

I turn back to the battle at hand.

"Skitty, Fake Out!"

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

pidgey use tackle on that stunky!

as for you mr "worthless piece of meat"........*flys out at man*

PIDGEY
accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

SILVER
accuracy [roll2]
damage [roll3]

[Kira1402]

Stunky goes first, and attacks your Eevee with Tackle:
Vs. Eevee:
Accuracy: 8
Damage: 8
Eevee takes only 9 HP damage from the strike, easily rolling with the punch

Pidgey's tackle then connects, knocking Stunky back from the rest of the group.

Skitty's Fake Out hits Ferroseed for decent damage, and knocks it flying.

Ferroseed is in shock at the attack (flinches)

Christy's foot then connects with the mans gut, winding him.

[PeteBain]

"Good work Skitty, now hit it with a Tackle."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

cyndaquil! one more tackle on stunky!

*looks over at man* care to continue playing or will you run like the pathetic piece of meat YOU are

[arcmage91]

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Cyndaquil rushes in to action, hitting Stunky quickly. Stunky looks quite hurt after the attack, but rushes to Tackle your Hoothoot.
Vs. Hoothoot:
Accuracy: 9
Damage: 2
Hoothoot takes 9 damage from Stunky's tackle.

Skitty hit another tackle on Ferroseed, taking it down hard. It struggles back up, and attempts a tackle of it's own:

Vs. Skitty:
Accuracy: 12
Damage: 4
Skitty is hit for 5 HP of damage by the spikey ball that is Ferroseed.

The rivals grumble and decide to let their Pokemon do the fighting.

[PeteBain]

"Great work Skitty, now finish it off with another Tackle."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

hoothoot! take that stunky out! tackle!

accuracy [roll0]
damange [roll1]

*notice man and woman hanging off to the side of battle*
i dont think so!
*attacks man*

accuracy [roll2]
damage [roll3]

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot blazes in and strikes Stunky for a light hit, and Stunky retaliates:
Vs Hoothoot:
Accuracy: 5
Damage: 7
Hoothoot takes another 14 damage, Ko-ing it.

Skitty's Tackle knocks the Ferroseed back and out.

The woman swears and recalls Ferroseed, only to throw out a purple snake like Pokemon in it's place.

Christy, you manage to hit the man again, pushing him further.

[arcmage91]

@#$!
*recalls hoothoot*
eevee tackle!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[PeteBain]

"Nice work Skitty. Have a break."

I recall Skitty, use my Pokedex on the snake and call out my next pokemon.

"Totodile, go get 'em! Scratch that snake."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Stunky looks proud of itself for fainting your Hoothoot, and goes for your Pidgey now
Vs. Pidgey:
Accuracy: 13
Damage: 8
Pidgey is hit for 13 damage, hurting it pretty bad.

Ekans then Leers at Totodile
Vs. Totodile:
Accuracy: 7
Totodiles defense falls to 5

Eevee then dives in, knocking out Stunky at last.

Totodile's scratch slashes the pokemon, and KO's it.

They both recall their Pokemon, and the man send out his other one, a blue disc.

The woman starts shouting encouragement at it.


Pete's POKEDEX: Ekans. #23
Poison type Pokemon.

[arcmage91]

*recalls pidgey*
*uses pokedex on blue disk*

alright eevee one more tackle

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[PeteBain]

I address the woman.

"So, uh- Want to go heal your pokemon for round two? I don't mind waiting."

I try and fail not to smirk.

"I'm just kidding, you're not worth it."

[Kira1402]

Eevee's tackle misses, but she manages to stop herself hitting the crowd.

The blue disk attempts Confusion on Eevee:
Accuracy: 8
Damage: 16
Eevee takes 12 damage from the move, and is severely hurt.

Pete, her response... is to fire a slingshot pellet at you.
Accuracy: 1
It flies past you and through a window behind you.

Christy's POKEDEX: Bronzor. #436
Psychic and Steel type.

[PeteBain]

"Attempted assault and now vandilism? This isn't looking good."

I call over to Nurse Joy.

"Nurse, mind giving Officer Jenny a quick call? Wouldn't want this pair skipping out before they're properly dealt with."

Oh, and I Pokedex the disc as well.

[arcmage91]

EEVEE! *uses potion*

healing [roll0]

cyndaquil! lets end this NOW! TACKLE!

accuracy [roll1]
damage [roll2]

[Kira1402]

Cyndaquil also fails to hit Bronzor, who attempts another confusion
Vs. Cyndaquil:
Accuracy: 11
Damage: 5
Cyndaquil takes only 1 point of damage from the move.


Nurse Joy calls back:
Nurse Joy: Jenny may take some time to get here!

Pete's POKEDEX: Bronzor. #436
Steel and Psychic pokemon.

[arcmage91]

one more cyndaquil take that guy out!

*looks around to see waht the bronzons owner is doing*

accuraccy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[PeteBain]

"That's cool, we've got a good look at them anyway, we'll be able to give a description if they do escape."

Speaking of which, I take a good long look at the woman and man. Description please?

[Kira1402]

Cyndaquil hits full pelt, but Bronzor seems barely fazed by the move.
He attempts another Confusion.
Accuracy: 10
Damage: 5
Cyndaquil is blasted with another 2 HP damage.

His trainer seems deep in conversation with his partner.

MALE:about 6ft, long brown hair.

FEMALE: 5'8", short black hair.

Wearing matching outfits, though these outfits have no distinguishing features on them.

[PeteBain]

Sensing that Silver is less than happy with the progress of the battle, I resolve to help.

"Totodile, Scratch that Bronzor!"

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

damn this guys stubborn as all hell!

eevee! one more tackle!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee tackles Bronzor, for a minute amount of damage.
Totdile then leaps in with a Scratch, but it stays standing.
It goes for Totodile with Confusion:
Accuracy: 11
Damage: 6
Totodile takes only 1 point of damage.

[PeteBain]

"It's alright Totodile, Scratch it again."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

Cyndaquil lets help! use leer!

accuracy [roll0]

[Kira1402]

Cyndaquil's leer lowers Bronzor's defense, and then Totodile scratches it.
The hit hurts it more this time, but it still stays conscious.

Again, it uses confusion, on cyndaquil this time
Accuracy: 10
Damage: 5
Cyndaquil takes 2 damage.

[PeteBain]

"Is that a pokemon, or did you just paint eyes on a hubcap?!"

I recompose myself.

"Totodile, Scratch again."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

he's a tough one

eevee use tackle!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee's tackle slams in to the Bronzor yet again. This move hurts it bad. It forces itself back up, when Totodile scratches it. That move barely hurts it though. It attempts to confuse Eevee.
Accuracy: 7
Damage: 4
It does, however, no damage.

[PeteBain]

"Ok, time to try an aerial assault. Pidgey, go get 'em! Tackle the Bronzor, Pidgey."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

lets wrap this up eevee, one last tackle!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee's Tackle hits, and KO's Bronzor. Pidgey then... oh, that's interesting.
Pidgey attempts to escape from you.

Escape check: 3

Pidgey falls flat on his face in his attempt to run.


Totodile, Skitty, Pidgey, Cyndaquil, Eevee and Pidgey all gain 76 EXP! Both Pidgey's reached level 4! Eevee and Skitty reached level 5! Totodile reached level 6! Both Pidgey now have 96 EXP! Eevee now has 196 EXP! Skitty now has 166 EXP! Totodile now has 276 EXP! Cyndaquil now has 201 EXP!


The instant Bronzor goes down, the man recalls it and they make a break for it, pushing through the crowd to do you.

Congratulations!
Both Trainers can reach level 1 for winning their first rival battle.

[PeteBain]

"Hey, somebody stop them!"

At which point it's probably too late. I give all my pokemon a hearty thanks, including Pidgey. I choose to ignore his desire to escape, recall them all and wander over to the healing machine.

[arcmage91]

i recall all my pokemon and run to the healer machine, healing my pokemon, and let them all out their balls

you guys alright? sorry if that was a tough battle, guess i didnt know as much as i thought............

[PeteBain]

I let my pokemon out as well.

"Alright guys, I hope you're all feeling better. Have a break and just relax. I'm going to check on that Hoothoot."

I get Nurse Joy's attention.

"How's it doing?"

[Kira1402]

Nurse Joy: I've managed to heal it. Here it is now!

The Hoothoot comes round a corner, and looks at you gratefully.

During this little mandatory heartwarming moment, Nurse Joy hands you something.

Nurse Joy: Officer Jenny asked me to give you this Ranger Styler. You're now officially a Pokemon Ranger.

[PeteBain]

"Really?! Awesome! You won't regret this. I promise to uphold the laws of our land and prevent pokemon abuse everywhere I find it."

I then... I don't know, do I attach it to my wrist, or what?

[arcmage91]

well done man! *slaps on back*
now what do we do though?

[PeteBain]

"Well, we could try and track those two goons. Then again, they need to heal their pokemon. The only place they could go other than here is the next town along. In which case, we'll need a map. How about we check out the PokeMart?"

[Kira1402]

Nurse Joy: Just clip it on to your belt, and pull it out and turn it on to use it


(In game, it's like a Pokeball, but very temporary)

Hoothoot nudges you.

Nurse Joy: I think it wants you to take it as your companion...

[PeteBain]

"Well aren't you just the sweetest. Sure, you can come along. Silver, why don't you go on ahead to the PokeMart, I need to get to know my new companion here."

The process takes half an hour, so there's no need for both of us to waste that time.

[arcmage91]

sure there a couple of things i best get anyway if i want to help my pokemon the best i can *tries not to look sad at how hard battles are for his pokemon*

maybe the pokemark will have something that can help me

[Kira1402]

As you are leaving, the crowd that had watched your fight give you some money for the entertainment. By the end, you have each gained about $1500.

The Pokemart has the following for sale:
Pokeballs - 300
Potions - 200
Town Map - 1000
Fishing Rod - 1000


It hasn't had many deliveries recently.

[arcmage91]

i buy a town map, 3 potions and 2 pokeballs leaving me with a grand total of 0 money left

[PeteBain]

After which I join him. I purchase:

4 x PokeBalls
3 x Potions

I also toss one of my PokeBalls and a potion to Silver.

"Thanks for the loan."

[arcmage91]

i then return to the pokemon centre and spend some time playing with my pokemon ( i am not inventing games on the spot here lol)

[arcmage91]

i also thanked jo for remembering XD

[Kira1402]

It's roughly 2pm. Checking the Town Map, you find that heading East then North will head you towards Blackthorn City, and heading North from here will allow you to reach Dark Cave.

[PeteBain]

"Right," I say, having had a bright idea, "this Pokedex thing is really beginning to annoy me. I mean, we're both seeing the same pokemon, at the same time and yet we BOTH need to log it in our pokedex. Yet all the data is out there on Prof. Elm's computer to relay back to us both. If we were to unify the frequencies and reset the signal, we could force the computer to resend all the data."

Regardless of whether Silver looks like he understands me or not, I continue.

"Basically, our pokedex could be linked. Every time I log a pokemon, you get the data and vice versa. It would even work for the catch data. That way if you catch a pokemon I don't particularly want, we both get the info in our pokedex. Sound good to you?"

[arcmage91]

gives jo a long look then nods

turns to pokemart helper "is there any good mechanics in cherrygrove?"

[Kira1402]

Pokemart Assistant: No, sorry. The only areas in Johto that might have decent mechanics are Goldenrod and Olivine. Some of the guys working at the old Safari Zone may be alright too, they're a group of Unovan workers...

[PeteBain]

"I'll fix it. I'm not exactly useless with machines you know." I point to the Styler on my belt. (And I point the GM to the exact portion of the Ranger class that says "Mechanic".)

[PeteBain]

Intelligence: [roll0]

(Remember, nothing that will cause irreversible damage. I stop if I think I'm going to wipe the data or something.)

[Kira1402]

diddly-doot

The Pokedex crashes. A small pop up informs you that something has gone wrong, and the Pokedex will need to restart.
This will take at least 10 minutes, as it has to find the connection to Elm Pokemon Labs.

[PeteBain]

"Y'know what, let's just do it the old fashioned way."

I then look back to the map.

"Shall we start heading to Blackthorn city then?"

[arcmage91]

i wait until jo's pokedex has rebooted then attampt to configure my pokedex to jos frequency

intellegence [roll0]

[Kira1402]

Tweaking a few things in the back hasn't done anything discernibly good or bad to the Pokedex. Neither Pokedex has new information, but that could be caused by the fact neither of you are attempting to retrieve information by scanning a Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

I pull out my pokedex and scan all of Silver's pokemon.

[arcmage91]

i release eevee from its pokeball

"ant to see if it worked?"

[Kira1402]

Pete's POKEDEX: Eevee. #133
Normal type Pokemon.


No extra data is added to either of the Pokedexes.

[PeteBain]

"Meh, worth a try."

I then let all my pokemon out their balls and let Silver scan the one's he doesn't also own.

[arcmage91]

release all of mine to let jo do the same

*pokedex abusal!*

[Kira1402]

Pete's POKEDEX: Cyndaquil. #155
Fire type Pokemon

Christy's POKEDEX: Totodile. #158
Water type Pokemon

Skitty. #300
Normal type Pokemon

[arcmage91]

ok now that we know that failed i suggest we go east and head for blackthorne? you cool with that?

[PeteBain]

"Yep, let's go."

And off we set.

[Kira1402]

In the time it takes you to go from Cherrygrove City to the entrance to Route 46, you find no Pokemon. Heading north here will head you to Route 45 and eventually Blackthorn City.

[PeteBain]

"Shall we continue up route 45?"

[arcmage91]

actually can we go back to route 29? im really concerened for that ralts we fought the other day. Maybe if i find it we can figure out what was wrong

[PeteBain]

"That was, like, a day ago." I say with a mild level of confusion. "Sorry, but that thing's long gone. Don't worry, Prof. Elm will have saved it."

[arcmage91]

prof elm will have healed it but why on earth was it angry in the first place? thats what im worried about.

either way we're both having trouble with battles just now maybe a small time training will make things easier

[PeteBain]

"Suppose I can't argue with that. I mean, I think we're doing alright, but there's nothing wrong with a little extra effort. Can't guarantee we'll find that Ralts though."

And with that, I start making my way back to Route 29.

[Kira1402]

After about an hour searching, it is reaching 10pm. At this point, a group of Pokemon attack you. One of them is Ralts, one is that Psyduck, and there are two other Hoothoot.

[PeteBain]

"Bandit, go get 'em! Tackle that Psyduck."

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[arcmage91]

eevee! tackle that ralts and dont knock it out this time!
*also released cyndaquil*

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Eevee's tackle flies past Ralts, and Psyduck activates Water Sport immediately upon seeing Cyndaquil. Both Hoothoot attack your Pokemon:

Vs. Eevee:

Accuracy: 18
Damage: 8

Eevee is hit for a total of 3 HP damage,

Vs. Pidgey:

Accuracy: 20 (CRIT)

Pidgey gets hit hard. The attack does 18 HP damage, knocking it back.

Pidgey then attacks the Psyduck as ordered, and does decent damage, enough that Psyduck looked pained.

Ralts then attempts a growl.
Accuracy: 19

Eevee's Attack lowers to 5, as does Pidgey's.

[PeteBain]

"Hang in there Bandit. Tackle again!"

Accuracy: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[PeteBain]

[roll0]

Add to my first attack seeing as I only rolled one the first time.

[The Pharmacist]

Oooooh a pokemon battle, I think I'll watch :D

[arcmage91]

SILVER

ok lets try that again eevee! use tackle on ralts!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]


AJ

*after several minutes of walking, AJ noticed the ongoing battle involving the 2 hoothoots, psyduck and ralts before stepping in to help out*
"Sandile, use your rage on that hoothoot!"

Sandile vs Hoothoot1
accuracy: [roll2]
damage: [roll3]

[The Pharmacist]

Shierak get's fed up of the fight as it's starting to bore him.

Misery, let's mix things up a bit :D attack the nearest hoothoot with Psywave
also releases sparks


accuracy 1d20
damage 1d4

[The Pharmacist]

Having realised the world is out to get him, Shierak decides to naw on his feet......

[The Pharmacist]

Trying again, once more with feeling

Shierak get's fed up of the fight as it's starting to bore him.

Misery, let's mix things up a bit :D attack the nearest hoothoot with Psywave

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Misdreavus manages to miss with psywave, and then Eevee barges past to Tackle Ralts, which hits the deck faster than a hookers underwear. Psyduck Scratches out at Pidgey:

Accuracy: 1

Psyduck, true to form, completely fails to hit.
Sandile then runs up at smashes in to a Hoothoot with sheer anger. It takes a bit of damage. Both Hoothoot turn to Misdreavus and use Foresight. (no accuracy check needed). Finally, Pidgey tackles Psyduck, and the end result is Psyduck looking pretty weakened.

[PeteBain]

"That's great Bandit. Now, pokeball, go get it!"

I throw a pokeball directly at the Psyduck.

PokeBall: [roll0]

[The Pharmacist]

Misery come back to your pokeball, before you get attacked, Sparks tackle the closest hoothoot

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[The Pharmacist]

Dammit sparks, stop being a retard :S

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[arcmage91]

SILVER

swears like a fishmongers wife for knocking ralts out
"dammit.......cyndaquil use tackle on the hoothoot thats not attack the sandile"

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]


AJ

ok, lets try this once more, use rage on that same hoothoot!

Sandile vs Hoothoot1
accuracy: [roll2]
damage: [roll3]

[Kira1402]

The Pokeball bursts open, and Psyduck stands, confused to hell. Cyndaquil then attacks the full-health Hoothoot, but misses by a country mile. Shinx, however, is more fortunate, and almost KO's the Hoothoot in one. Psyduck attempts to attack Pete this time, as he's the one that targetted it.
Accuracy: 1

Yet again, fate taunts Psyduck. Hell, it doesn't taunt Psyduck, fate LAUGHS at it. Sandile then hits the Hoothoot again, and it is also quite badly hurt.

They target Shinx and Sandile with their attacks:
Vs. Shinx:
Accuracy: 12
Damage: 3
Shinx takes a total of 3 damage, and

Vs. Sandile:
Accuracy: 18
Damage: 7
Sandile is hit for 6 damage overall

[PeteBain]

"Ok, let's try again. Pokeball, go get it!"

Pokeball: [roll0]

[The Pharmacist]

Shierak throws a pokeball at the nearest hoothoot

[roll0]

[arcmage91]

SILVER

sees that the battle is well on hand and runs over to the unconcious ralts, with his pokemon blocking any attempts of hitting him

AJ

"ok, sandile, time to catch this hoothoot" *throws pokeball at hoothoot1*

Accuracy: [roll0]

[The Pharmacist]

Shierak edits the post and cries in self pity

[Kira1402]

The Pokeball bounces of Psyduck's head, shakes for a second, then is still.
Well caught.

Both Hoothoots feel the Pokeball hit, and surrender.

Both Caught, well done.

Pidgey and Sandile gain 30 EXP! Pidgey reached level 5! Pidgey has 126EXP! Sandile reached level 3! Sandile has 30EXP!

Eevee, Cyndaquil, Shinx and Misdreavus gain 15 EXP! Eevee has 211EXP! Cyndaquil reached level 6! Cyndaquil has 216EXP! Shinx has 35EXP! Misdreavus reached level 2! Misdreavus has 15EXP!


Finally:
Chris and Andy's POKEDEXES: Hoothoot. #163
Normal and Flying Pokemon.

[PeteBain]

I pokedex the new trainers pokemon.

[arcmage91]

SILVER

guys im sorry but can we run to the pokecentre in town? i'm worried about this ralts

*ignores thought in back of head that jo might not believe him about being worried*

AJ

sure, i guess we can do that...c'mon sandile, rest up for now *returns sandile to his pokeball, putting hoothoot's pokeball onto my belt also*

SILVER

actually..............who are you two? *looks very on edge*

[The Pharmacist]

Yay that was so awesome :D I could just burst out for joy and publicly masturbate right now :)

[The Pharmacist]

Hey Silver, your ralt doesn't look to good :S

*uses pokedex on ralt*

[Kira1402]

Pete's POKEDEX: Misdreavus. #200
Ghost type Pokemon

Shinx. #403
Electric type Pokemon

Sandile. #551
Ground/Dark type Pokemon

[The Pharmacist]

Me, oh I'm just local :) thought i'd help out y'know :) glad we all got through though!

*pokedex's the other pokemon that were in the battle*

[PeteBain]

"Hey, we saved my Hoothoot friend here. Let's go, you guys can tag along if you want. Thanks for the help."

[The Pharmacist]

Cheers man, I'm sure we'll be bro's in no time at all :)

[arcmage91]

SILVER

.......ok but we need to move along fast, c'mon you guys

*runs towards town carrying ralts with eevee and cyndaquil running on either side of him*

AJ

*shrugs* meh, might as well.. *follows behind*

[The Pharmacist]

Anyhoo, wierd boy who I don't know yet, you local too? :)

[arcmage91]

AJ

*shrugs lightly before nodding* i've lived here for a lil while now, i moved from driftveil over in Unova a few months back, so i'm still just getting used to things here..

[The Pharmacist]

You seem familiar, must have heard someone say your name in passing :)

[Kira1402]

Chris' POKEDEX: Ralts. #280
Psychic type Pokemon

Sandile. #551
Ground/Dark type Pokemon

Pidgey. #16
Normal/Flying type Pokemon

Eevee. #133
Normal type Pokemon

[PeteBain]

Having agreed, we run to the PokeCentre in Cherrygrove.

[Kira1402]

You arrive at about Midnight. Nurse Joy takes one look at Christy and Pete and sighs. She takes Ralts.
Nurse Joy: At this time, you'd be better taking one of our rooms than travelling on... They're free for trainers...

[The Pharmacist]

You guys been here before? o.O
Joy, what did they do?

[arcmage91]

SILVER

thank you, could you wake me up when ralts recovers please? i want to make sure its ok

[PeteBain]

"Thanks." I then heal my pokemon, release them from their balls and engage the others in conversation.

"So, I'm Jo. You guys taking the Gym Challenge as well?"

[The Pharmacist]

Heal pokemon aswell.

yeah of course :D though I think some training is needed first just to be sure :)

[arcmage91]

heal my other pokemon then re-release eevee and cyndaquil
"im silver, and ur names are?

AJ

"gym challenge? no im here hoping to become a ranger, names AJ by the way"
*offers out hand to shake*

[PeteBain]

"Cool. I'm a Ranger myself. Sort of fell into it though, not really planned. We were in here last night, tried to stop a couple of hooligans who started a battle right here in the centre. They escaped, but my efforts earned me this Stylus."

I point to my belt, then to Hoothoot.

"Then this Hoothoot that I wounded in the forest decided it wanted to be my companion."

[The Pharmacist]

*shouts* I want to (drum rolls) Catch em all!

pleased to meet you AJ :)

*shakes hands*

[PeteBain]

"I can see you're going to be a dramatic one. Great!" with which I roll my eyes.

[The Pharmacist]

do you always talk in third person? that's kind of wierd :)

[arcmage91]

and i can see im going to get a headache from this *rolls eyes*

[PeteBain]

I look at Shierak with a small amount of concern.

"I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about."

I also make a mental note not to make any sudden movements around him.

[OmegaBane]

laughs a lil as i look to jo as i shrug "hey, if it helps, i dont get him either.."

[The Pharmacist]

hmmm, can you guys see this white tint behind my eyes? had it since I was young :)

[PeteBain]

"Can you see this not giving a Hoothoot? I've had it for the past ten minutes. I'm off to bed."

I recall all my pokemon and head to the trainer rooms.

[The Pharmacist]

See you later bro :)

[arcmage91]

i sit on the nearby couches and play with eevee and cyndaquil while waiting on ralts to recover

[OmegaBane]

*getting up after a while to stretch my legs, i head over to the couch where eevee and cyndaquil are playing* hey, mind if i join? *i ask before sitting, remembering my manners before anything*

[OmegaBane]

*after realising what time it is, i get up to head for sleep, all my pokemon already returned from earlier as i head to my room for the night and rest*

[arcmage91]

you should probs go get some sleep im just gonna wait here, probs gonna be out cold in ten minutes though, i'm really tired myself

[The Pharmacist]

I want to search the corridors for any pokemon at all

[Kira1402]

You find exactly 0 Pokemon in the corridors.

[arcmage91]

not a second too soon falls asleep on couch leaving to pokemon to continue playing and/or sleep next to him if they so wish

[The Pharmacist]

I'm going to meditate on the bed

night all

[Kira1402]

There is a knocking on the door at 8am.
Nurse Joy: Hello? You asked to be woken when we had word on Ralts' condition?

[arcmage91]

shakes head awake then rises

"how is it?"

[The Pharmacist]

and how is the tiger? :)

[OmegaBane]

*sleeps light as i vaguely hear nurse joy talking, but essentially remains asleep throughout the night*

[Kira1402]

Nurse Joy: It's healthy, at least. It's waiting downstairs. According to Chansey, it wants to give you one chance to catch it. Apparently, it feels it's the least it can do after you saved it.

[The Pharmacist]

If he fails can I catch it? seems only fair? :)

[arcmage91]

if its fully healed then i dont see why not
ill do the battle outside if thats ok? dont want to break anything by accident

[The Pharmacist]

Silver, hope you know, you better catch it, I'll have my pokeball waiting ;)

[arcmage91]

............guys keep this guy out of it this is between me and ralts

[Kira1402]

Nurse Joy moves over slightly, and her Chansey nods at you and leads you outside. It stands at the side of the battle, to save either from death if needed.

[PeteBain]

"You guys have fun with this, I'm going for a shower."

I leave the others to their battle and will reconvene when they're done.

[arcmage91]

releases hoothoot from the pokeball

are you sure about this ralts?

[The Pharmacist]

*sigh* this guy has no fun in him whatsoever....

[OmegaBane]

*sandile slowly wakes up as he hears silver facing the ralts, feeling randomly huggy as he playfully tackles Shierak in a pokemon-style hugtackle* ^_^

[Kira1402]

Ralts nods at you, and growls at Hoothoot:
Accuracy: 12

Hoothoot's attack goes down even further.

[arcmage91]

ok hoothoot use tackle (in head: and please god dont knock it out in one)#

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot looks away from you haughtily, Christy, and doesn't obey your command. Ralts growls again, lowering your attack even lower.

[The Pharmacist]

*uses pokedex on chansy

[The Pharmacist]

I turn to nurse Joy

if Silver does not give a good battle to Ralts, may your chancy convey that I would be glad to battle with it and have it by my side in future battles if I win? :)

[arcmage91]

ok hoothoot ill make u a deal, you help me catch that ralts then you can leave if you want. no point holding you here against your will

[OmegaBane]

*gets up as i go to find where sandile is, finding him near the entrance watching silver face the ralts*

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot seems to mull the idea over.
During this time, Ralts growls again.


Chris' POKEDEX: Chansey. #113
Normal type Pokemon

[arcmage91]

alright then tackle that ralts? ok?

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[OmegaBane]

*as silver faces ralts, i bring out my pokedex to obtain the info on ralts while i can, then follow that up by using the dex on the chansey nearby to*

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot decides to agree with your deal, and tackles Ralts. Very lightly.

Ralts again growls, though your attack cannot fall any lower.

Andy's POKEDEX: Ralts. #280
Psychic type Pokemon

Chansey. #113
Normal type Pokemon

[arcmage91]

ok hoothoot one more tackle! but dont knock it out!

accuracy [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[OmegaBane]

*still watching the fight, sandile jumps up into my arms, half dozing as i continue watching the fight* sandile, didnt you just get some sleep already..?

[Kira1402]

Hoothoot turns to you with a less than respectful look, and then barrels in to Ralts as fast as it can. Ralts pushes itself up with all it's might and growls again.