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POSTED ON Jun 17, 2019 7:38:08 GMT
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I GOT A BEAST THAT CALLS MY NAME. YEAH, IT COMES IN THE NIGHT AND IT AIN'T SATISFIED TILL WE'RE BOTH GOING UP IN FLAMES. IT IS THE BLOOD THAT I BLEED, IT IS THE LOVE THAT I NEED, AND IT IS ALL OUT OF MY CONTROL, AND IT AIN'T SOMETHING YOU CAN SAVE.


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[break]

“So... there's a maze portion, right?” Bumbo the Darmanitan can only shrug at his trainer's question, following after Bailey Cooper as she walked into the Mauville Gym—another day, another challenge. Bailey Cooper had found herself drawn to these challenges. It was not because she felt inclined to test her mettle, but because it served as an outlet.[break][break]

An outlet that her pokemon had also learned to seek. Recent events still linger in the mind of the Sergeant that had once dwelt in the mouth of an Ultra Beast—none of the memories are kind, nor the memories that preceded them. Battling Regirock. The Slateport Invasion that earned her the name the Train Menace. The dead boyfriend slash partner known as . The strange jellyfish monster that had corrupted two of her pokemon. The dead pokemon that sacrificed itself protecting her—and, of course, nearly dying throughout all of these occasions.[break][break]

New shit, different day. [break][break]

At least she wasn't drinking her frustrations away—it was too early in the day. So, it was time for a Gym Battle, instead.[break][break]

“I fucking suck at mazes, Bumbo,” and she rubbed her fire-type's back, sensing that he was still unused to places like this. “Don't worry about your first gym battle. It'll be just fine,” and after spending a moment of time occupying the same space as other trainers—strangers that she does not bother to remember—she stepped beyond the lobby and into the depths of the grass-type gym.[break][break]

“If this takes too long, just pick me up like a cheerleader and chuck me.”

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POSTED ON Jun 17, 2019 10:27:55 GMT
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- checkmate again, mistress. - 

cait squinted down at the checkered board, her brows furrowed and her expression betraying her utter bemusement over the psychic-type's easy victory. 

"
i don't know how you do it, hypno. this is the fifth game in a row."

the ends of her hypno's thin lips tugged upwards to form into a smile. 

- i think ahead. - 

her human counterpart snorts and offers her a pointed look edged with suspicion. 

"
don't we all? you're not reading my mind, are you?

cait moved to reset the board, but paused when hypno shifted within the confines of her seat and peered over her shoulder. 

- we've another challenger. we'll continue this later once you've dealt with them in the usual way. - 

the young woman was forced to abandon their game in favor of making her way to the battlefield, mulling over her frequent losses all the while. 

- - - 

cait had decided upon casual wear that morning, and boasted a simple t-shirt and denim jeans instead of her usually worn dress because of it. she unhurriedly made her way to her side of the field and would offer her challenger a smile of welcome once their eyes met. 

"
good afternoon," she greeted, dipping her head. "did you enjoy the maze?


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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2019 1:47:14 GMT
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[break]

“Trust me, this is not cheating,” Bailey reassured her pokemon as she rode aboard his shoulders. [break][break]

The deeper they navigated into the puzzle, the more apparent their strategy became. Like a game of leap frog, the Sergeant would clutch onto her pokemon as he'd hop high into the air to scout out his next destination—and then leap over the next row in the hedges. [break][break]

“I've gotten lost in shit like this before, okay? I'm not gonna get escorted by one of those gym trainers.” She can still remember that humiliation from when she had been a young trainer—like, eight? “Look, we're just... thinking outside of the box, okay? Or... outside of the maze? Whatever. You get what I'm saying.”[break][break]

They landed at the exit was a soft thud—the Darmanitan had been as gentle as possible, having worked to prevent any damages to the hedges or his surroundings. His anxiety was palpable, but it seemed to ease as Bailey kept a hand to his arm. Despite the pokemon's impressive size, he was still young.[break][break]

But, the moment they stepped into the final area where the Gym Leader resided, she could see the fear change to awe as he looked at the battlefield stretched out before them.[break][break]

“Pretty bitchin' huh?” Was what she murmured as she'd nudge her pokemon, only diverting her attention when the Gym Leader made her approach—Cait Alfric. They had never met. All Bailey knew was that the woman was young and newly appointed to this position.[break][break]

She would shrug at the question. “Not my thing, but I know you guys like your puzzles.”

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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2019 15:54:40 GMT
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cait's gaze lingered upon the fire-type, a hint of a frown twitching at the corners of her lips. memories of those ill-fated darmanitan whom had occupied that forsaken tower were still fresh. 

"
people aren't particularly fond of the maze," she admitted, veering her focus back onto the conversation at hand. "it's been damaged multiple times over. maybe i should switch to something else. like a riddle - or a gamble. harder to climb over those, isn't it?"

she directed the verbal jabs toward both and , respectively; though her choice of words were to be interpreted as a jest - not an insult.

'back to business.' 

"
the rules are fairly simple. this will be a three on three. no switches - unless it's forced by a move such as whirlwind or roar - and only one pokemon out at a time. is that understood?"

cait discreetly brushed her hand against her pocket, relieved that she hadn't forgotten to pick up a badge on her way to the stone field. she had also collected several pokemon on her way to this particular section of gym, the woman deciding to pick three at random as opposed to bringing everyone out to bear witness to the battle.

"
granbull?"

the stout pokemon mounted one of the few narrow bridges as he responded to her summons. he'd settle upon his haunches before his mistress, his narrowed gaze shifting toward the woman and her fire-type counterpart.

"
you're free to start whenever you'd like.


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POSTED ON Jun 19, 2019 18:47:29 GMT
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I GOT A BEAST THAT CALLS MY NAME. YEAH, IT COMES IN THE NIGHT AND IT AIN'T SATISFIED TILL WE'RE BOTH GOING UP IN FLAMES. IT IS THE BLOOD THAT I BLEED, IT IS THE LOVE THAT I NEED, AND IT IS ALL OUT OF MY CONTROL, AND IT AIN'T SOMETHING YOU CAN SAVE.


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[break]

“Easy peasy lemon squeezy. This isn't my first time,” and Bailey Cooper stretched as the rules were laid out before her. It was all pretty standard—it felt refreshing to have a normal pokemon battle. After toiling with two Ultra Beasts, this would be a breath of fresh air. Finally, a battle were moves would work as intended.[break][break]

Her Darmanitan seemed to absorb every word, as if he was the one that was supposed to abide by the rules. “Well, for him, it is,” and she had to whistle to catch his attention. “Come on, Bumbo. Just like we practiced.”[break][break]

As the Granbull was deployed from his capsule, Bumbo took his first step forward.[break][break]

“Alright. Keep your feet spaced and lower your shoulders. Watch your footwork...and watch its mouth, too,” and the fire-type pokemon adopted a boxer's stance, letting his fists be engulfed with bright, burning flames.[break][break]

Bumbo used Fire Punch![break][break]


He would station himself at the edge of the narrow bridge—one foot on land and the other on the platform, as he raised his fists and awaited his opponent's first attack. His fists would crackle from the orange fire that he continued to emit—steam rising from his pores as if it were sweat.

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POSTED ON Jun 24, 2019 9:46:44 GMT
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the young woman eyed the fire-type, considering its bulk as well as its enflamed arm. it was likely that granbull could endure a few precise strikes from the large fist; his own muscle bolstering his natural defenses by a decent enough margin. 

"
granbull. your ability," cait ordered. 

fairies weren't known to be an intimidating bunch; their aesthetic comparably soft and even dainty despite their potential in battle. they maintained that reputation of bolstering traditionally feminine features; pink and pretty. but the granbull line had inherited physical features that directly contradicted these assets. 

he only confirmed that his breed were - at least appearance-wise - tough. the male canine would stand upon his hind legs and release a poignant howl that was on the cusp of being a roar. his eyes acquired a malicious gleam as he released the noise, the fairy intending to utilize the ability of intimidate to weaken his foe's power. 



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POSTED ON Jun 25, 2019 17:25:43 GMT
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[break]

Intimidate was not a surprise. Bailey Cooper had almost been a trainer for twenty years. It would take more than that to make her sweat.[break][break]

Bailey let her hands fish their way into her pockets, looking bored as her fire-pokemon debated his options—she liked to strike a balance with her pokemon. They were encouraged to act on their own whims, as long as they were able to adapt any commands that she had to issue. They were trained to be flexible. They were trained to let the battle flow without clunky, unnecessary transitions.[break][break]

A pokemon that could not adapt was a pokemon that weakened its own defenses. Bumbo was still struggling to learn this art, and the Sergeant was patient with his training. It was why he hesitated, waiting on his opponent to strike first.[break][break]

Bumbo's attack was decreased![break][break]


“Don't let it get under your skin,” was what she'd state when her pokemon seemed to flinch from the intense aura the Granbull emitted—they had a plan. Bumbo acknowledged that when he glanced over his shoulder to her steady gaze. This wasn't the time to play defensively.[break][break]

Sometimes, it was like the Darmanitan did not know his own strength.[break][break]

He would let his stance do the talking—a fleet-footed hop as the Darmanitan would close the distance between himself and his opponent, followed by a fast, right jab aimed for the dog's upper chest. His fists were still engulfed in the flames, and there was a smoke trail that seemed to follow this quick strike. Not once did this boxer's stance break, and Bailey would watch it approvingly without issuing another command.[break][break]

Bumbo attacked with Fire Punch![break][break]


She would let him handle this for as long as he could.

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darmanitan was surprisingly fast despite his bulk, cait having made the natural assumption that his movement speed would be greatly reduced because of it. but his potential in direct relation to his speed was likely superior in comparison to her granbull's, the stout and stocky canine having been tailored by arceus itself for strength as opposed to anything else. 

'he's too slow to dodge.' 

the realization came right before the punch landed, the curled and meaty fist impacting the canine's chest with a resounding thump. granbull's facial features betrayed his agony in that moment, his ugly maw pulled into a tight grimace as his pupils rapidly dilated. 

"
crunch."

cait's order was followed, the throbbing pain and the near burn that had been inflicted unable to prevent the granbull from heeding his mistress. his jaws fell open as he sought to sink his fangs into his foe's arm, his paws moving toward the limb to find some semblance of purchase. 



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POSTED ON Jun 28, 2019 4:55:14 GMT
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The punch was quickly detracted—the nature of a jab was never to optimize damage; it was a technique used to feel an opponent's defenses. Would a pokemon tank through it? Would a pokemon avoid it? Depending on the response, Bumbo could decide how to retaliate.[break][break]

These are the nuances that Bailey Cooper tried to impart upon her pokemon through their training. It was the subtleties that defined a pokemon battle. Moves were important, but it was also important how they were used.[break][break]

An amateur trainer would always shout for their pokemon to use tackle, never pondering the other possibilities that move could posses.[break][break]

When the Granbull went straight for the Crunch, Bumbo had already altered his stance as the fairy-type made its lunge. While he was not a fighting-type, there was an influence of pugilism that was almost undeniable. He was a big pokemon. He had to learn how to utilize his size in a manner that best benefited him—a boxer's stance would do just that, even if his feet lacked the proper reach. He had to jump to engage or jump to stay back—the shuffle that was classic to this style of fighting was not viable with his proportions.[break][break]

But, his arms would offer him the reach he needed—the bait that he could utilize.[break][break]

The long limb retracted from the punch, forcing the Granbull to move to try and be within biting distance—that was when Bumbo's true intentions became clear as his other fist, still aflame, would curve into a hook and aim to strike into the side of the fairy's head—an attack intended to knock the pokemon off course, saving him from dodging.[break][break]

Bumbo attacked with Fire Punch!


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granbull's vision exploded into an overabundance of stars that varied in size and shape, his expression dazed as he was very nearly knocked off the paws the moment the consecutive punch had landed. he'd be forced to abort his crunch in favor of stumbling away, the pokemon attempting to somehow clear his vision and the persistent ache of his head within the time allotted.  the blows had only been softened due to the previously inflicted intimidate, but they were still significant enough to send the fairy reeling. 

it didn't help that their power was partially bolstered by fire - his kin not at all fond of the raw power of flame that could very easily inflict a burn if he continued on this coarse. 

"
you alright, granbull?"

the pokemon blinked once he managed to distanced himself from the fire-type by several meters, his large head shaking back and forth to indicate that he was attempting to clear it. he'd eventually smack his paws together, obviously unwilling to be beaten so easily as he schooled his bold features. 

"
try for another crunch," cait ordered. 

she was satisfied by granbull's spirit despite him having failed his initial attack, the young woman hopeful that he would take something away from quarreling with bailey's companion. the pokemon transitioned into standing upon all fours, deciding to maintain a low profile while keeping a wary eye out for the darmanitan's next attack. he appeared to be lunging for the fire-type's belly, a snarl that originated from the depths of his throat leaving him as he did so. 



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I GOT A BEAST THAT CALLS MY NAME. YEAH, IT COMES IN THE NIGHT AND IT AIN'T SATISFIED TILL WE'RE BOTH GOING UP IN FLAMES. IT IS THE BLOOD THAT I BLEED, IT IS THE LOVE THAT I NEED, AND IT IS ALL OUT OF MY CONTROL, AND IT AIN'T SOMETHING YOU CAN SAVE.


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Two consecutive punches—it was a good start.[break][break]

The flames were extinguished from the Darmanitan's fists, letting the residual heat dissipate to the air. His stance would pivot—tiny feet shuffling to keep him aligned with the Granbull—as his opponent reeled from the attack. Bailey's gaze would follow these movements, unable to stop the proud smile that crossed her features.[break][break]

Bumbo would quickly glance over his shoulder, just in time to catch her nod of approval.[break][break]

“Stay focused!” No attack was issued as the Granbull lowered himself into a new stance.[break][break]

Another Crunch. Another straight-forward attack... or so it seemed. The Sergeant felt something itch at the back of her mind, just as Bumbo seemed ready to retaliate. “Rollout!” Her voice would shock through her pokemon, making the fire-type shift fluidly from his original course of action.[break][break]

Bumbo jumped—both fists slamming against the ground to propel him upward. These long limbs would withdraw, wrapping around his body and pinned his knees. Then, in air, he would start his rapid spin as rollout was initiated. No longer was the fire-type's features distinguishable--just a red, spinning ball of fury as he would fall back to the ground, either landing atop the charging Granbull or the ground if the fairy-type were to evade.[break][break]

Bumbo used Rollout!
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It did not matter what surface was struck, because the Darmanitan would spin-dash across the arena, gathering momentum and speed—a game of pinball that was going to unfold unless he was stopped.


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cait's gaze shifted toward the edges of the field, where there was nothing to stop the fire-type if he was unable to bring himself to a gradual or immediate halt. there would be a slim river that awaited him if he rushed about carelessly, which allowed for the young woman to use her specially crafted environment against the beast.

"
keep to the edges of the field, granbull!"

her bulky fairy obeyed, galloping toward where stone and river met as he avoided the initial rush. he'd have a good idea of where the pokemon was rolling about due to the flat terrain, and it was fairly obvious now that he intended to bait the beast into rolling himself into the river.

"gran!" 

the pokemon barked out, readily situated upon all fours as he awaited another lunge. 


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Did she believe the river would be enough to dissuade a full-grown fire pokemon?[break][break]

Bailey Cooper would have scoffed, if not for the seriousness that seemed to be attributed to the Gym Leader's command. What was her plan? To have her Granbull attempt to grasp her Darmanitan and force him under the water? To dodge out of the way and let him roll through it?[break][break]

The Sergeant placed her hands akimbo, flabbergasted by the logic. It wasn't an awful idea, but it was so abundantly clear that only a wild pokemon could have been tricked.[break][break]

Would it have been effective? Probably not. This was not a Charmander on a rainy day. This was a Darmanitan. It would take a water attack to cause harm—because such moves were delivered with a potency that all fire pokemon were vulnerable to. That, or if it was possible to fully submerge him. Would the water be an unpleasant experience? Of course, but the possible harm it could have dealt would have been difficult to measure.[break][break]

Discomfort would not cause harm. A water gun would make more sense.[break][break]

“Fuckin' A,” and Bailey Cooper had to pinch her brow.[break][break]

People gave her shit in gym battles for being unrelenting; but, she was just trying to expedite the process because shit like this kept happening.[break][break]

Gym Battles were supposed to teach young trainers--she knew that, but goddamn, was it so bad to want something more? The victory star hungered, like how she hungered for victory when she fought in Mossdeep.[break][break]

“Flare Blitz!” It had been wrong to assume that he had lost his range of mobility—they had a plan for moments like this. Issuing that command while mid-attack sent a clear message to her Darmanitan, even if it was lost on everyone else.[break][break]

Go up, and his hands would be glowing a violent, explosive red as they rolled across the ground—an explosion of fire and propulsion that shot him up from the ground, interrupting his spin and the traction he had built. It would launch the fire pokemon above the Granbull.[break][break]

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And then, the Darmanitan would fully ignite with the full brilliance of the attack. He would turn in the air to face the back of his foe, bringing the palms of his giant hands to face behind him.[break][break]

Another explosion—this time, it was intended to bring the fire pokemon down upon the fairy-type like a meteor.[break][break]

Darmanitan used Flare Blitz


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the grass-type expert quirked a brow at bailey's immediate reaction to her rather simplistic and obvious plan. it appeared as though the woman expected comparatively more; but it wasn't cait's primary duty to offer her a challenge that went above and beyond and was specifically tailored to satiate her personal needs. 

quite a few failed to realize that the young woman was there to effectively gauge competency in battle above all else. did someone know how to follow simple battle rules? could they handle the absurdly simple mechanics of a pokeball? did they have even a slightest glimmer of talent that would allow for them to more easily ascend the league's highly structured 'ladder'?

she felled weaker trainers easily and sent them on their way - it was the more talented lot that found her gym to be the easiest among the bunch.

'she'll have better luck at 's gym, i think.' 

"
try for a thunder fang, granbull!"

it was a pity that granbull wasn't more well equipped, but he'd manage somehow to stand his ground despite the intimidatingly power beast that had been set upon him. the pokemon rose to the challenge, leaping to meet the flare blitz head on. their bodies met, with fire biting deeply into pink fur. it was a failed attempt on the fairy's, which didn't at all surprise the woman, her granbull finding himself overwhelmed entirely by the fire-type and its superior weight and power.

the pokemon found himself upon the ground, his eyes squeezed tightly shut as he trembled. a burn had effectively been administered, and cait eyed him curiously before raising her hand to signal to her challenger. he could continue, perhaps, but there'd be no point to it. 

"he's done. that's one, miss.



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Bailey let her hands grasp at her waist, pinching so hard that the Sergeant could feel her own bones beneath her grasp—holding her akimbo stance as her sunglasses would fall over her gaze. The thin line of her lip would only break when Bumbo returned.[break][break]

Her dissatisfaction was interrupted, if only because he came forward with a smile that was glowing from his victory. The fight may have been trivial for her; but, to the young Darmanitan, it had meant so much more. It had meant confidence. It had meant he was one step closer to becoming a fully-fledged pokemon. She could not scowl at his success, not when he was so eager to hear her praise.[break][break]

“See? What'd I tell you? I told you that you'd do great,” and she would gently raise his giant fist, kissing at one of the scratches that the Thunder Fang had caused—like a mother kissing their child's scraped knee. “There. Feeling better?”[break][break]

He would nod. Usually, it would be customary to swap him out... but, after taking a moment to access his damages, she would refrain, for only a moment. “Think you can push another round?”[break][break]

The Darmanitan would seem concerned at the suggestion; hesitant to disappoint. “Don't sweat it. I won't push it,” and despite his healthy condition, she would withdraw him back to his capsule. He had already been nervous about one battle. He earned a chance to breathe.[break][break]

Round Two. Her next capsule was retrieved from her belt.[break][break]

“What else you got?” And the capsule would burst, revealing her Crobat as he materialized onto the battlefield.

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