Miles Sharp

greyson's attention focuses on the crowd, mouth slightly agape. why were there so many people? he gulped, but closed his eyes and let out a steadying breathe.

"i agree," he lips curve into a grin. "let's give them a hell of a show."

he releases his partner, an alakazam taking the field in front of him. it holds up two signature spoons in assessment of his opponent, head tilted upwards in respect of it's size.

"you're up, seven. let's not disappoint."

the psychic-type nods and exerts his will into the energies around him. a thinly layered veil of amber surrounds him as REFLECT works to shield him from any physical blows.

then, he closes his eyes for a moment, clearing his thoughts. once the CALM MIND ends, he watches his opponent, eager to keep his distance from the titanic construct.

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"Good Attitude. Altor, don't hold back."

There's a fire in both trainer's eyes as the battle begins. The Shiny Golurk hones in on his target as it shores up its defense. Shadow Punch test those defenses." And so the oddly colored Golem would dash forward its legs sinking into its torso flying forward in a burst. Its massive fists glow with a shadowy aura before what looks like after images attempt to slam into the pokemon. "Follow up with a Heavy Slam."


If Greyson wanted to set up defenses Altor would simply have to break through. The Golem was nothing if not direct. And so it'd soar up locking onto the Alakazam from above before attempting to crush the Psychic-type under its massive weight.

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Golurk uses Shadow Punch | No Guard In effect
Golurk uses Heavy Slam | No Guard in effect
Greyson Connors

Miles Sharp

it is only by his CALM MIND and REFLECT that the SHADOW PUNCH isn't as dangerous as it normally would've been.

as each punch hits the barrier, it slows, considerably weakened. it does little to dampen the sheer amount, but it's enough that when all is said and done, enough of the attacks had been either dodged or dampened enough to still keep him in the fight. he wipes a hand across a bloodied lip, but keeps his focus on the approaching force of nature that was golurk.

alakazam was one of the most intelligent species on the planet. seven recognized this battle as one of attrition. his opponent would attack him relentlessly until either him, or itself, were unconscious. he needed to play at a distance. keep his opponent from never knowing if it was safe or not.

with a plan in place, seven used TELEPORT just before the golurk impacted the sand. he grunts, knowing this was a limited ability, but one that was necessary in this case.

with a few seconds to himself, he raises a hand and sends out a blast of violet energy upwards. as it flies, it seems to disappear in a rip in space. soon, the FUTURE SIGHT would come back with a vengeance.

"your pokemon is insanely strong," greyson compliments, watching the impact site with a nervous glance. "this is going to be tough."


notes + reflect is reducing physical damage by 50%! (2/5) | future sight (0/2)

Miles Sharp

greyson knew this style of combat wasn't suited for seven. but, he also knew, the longer the battle went, the more advantageous it was for him.

"keep up the defense! you're doing great!"

seven knew that was a mixed bag. on what hand- he was still walking. and on the other? that it was getting more difficult to do so with each passing second.

the second round of SHADOW PUNCHES came at him just as hard and fast as the last time. it kept the alakazam on his back feet. as the blows piled up, it also got harder to dodge the others coming in. by the time he was finished with this round, he felt aches and sores piling up that made moving difficult.

but he didn't have time to worry about those.

exerting his will into his surroundings, seven's PSYCHIC separated a chunk of earth just as large as the golurk and tossed it at him. it would both block the incoming DYNAMIC PUNCH, and, if he was lucky, inflict some much needed blunt force damage.

dropping to one knee, seven channeled the energies into himself. his wounds, aches and pains all began to subside beneath the power of his RECOVER. he just needed to hold on a bit more.


notes + reflect is reducing physical damage by 50%! (3/5) | future sight (1/2) | calm mind (1/6)

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The Dynamic Punch fails but the fatigue from the myriad of blows has worn the Alakazam down enough. The rock explodes on impact, and the golem recoils slightly the clash dealing recoil to the Golem, however, the interactions have brought the ghost type and his trainer by proxy to a good place, even with their opponent recovering. "Earthquake." The giant would slam a foot on the ground sending massive shockwaves in every direction, forcing even Miles to his knees. On the sandy field, the impact would dull slightly but it'd kick up a storm of eroded rock and sand as well as deal a fair share of damage, but in the cover of the temporary storm, Miles would continue. "Phantom Force." And so the massive pokemon would disappear without a trace sinking into some otherwordly portal under its manufactured sandstorm.

Even when the dust settled the pokemon was nowhere to be found only to reappear behind the psychic type with clasped hands attempting to land a fierce double-handed strike on the Alakazam each fist imbued with ghoulish energy. It was undoubtedly the Ghost type's strongest technique.

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Golurk uses Earthquake | No Guard In effect
Golurk uses Phantom Force | No Guard in effect
Greyson Connors

Miles Sharp

"dodge!" greyson yells, his eyes watching the giant's foot crack the earth beneath them all. he staggers, dropping to one knee as it seems like the entire beach vibrates with the destructive energy.

the alakazam sees the attack and TELEPORTS further back to dodge the epicenter. still, the dust, debris and dirt it kicks up creates a haze that's impossible to perceive past. the psychic-type's senses strain to their fullest and he picks up a faint, panicked voice.

"behind you!"

it's not fast enough.

the golurk emerges from a portal of shadow and night directly behind seven. with the force of what feels like a freight train, it collides with the alakazam. his only saving grace, is the fact his REFLECT is still encasing his body in a veil of amber energy.

still, the force is enough to knock him away half a dozen feet. if it wasn't for the REFLECT and his previous RECOVER. this battle would be over.

but it wasn't just yet.

right as the blow makes contact, a rip in space tears directly behind the golurk. a beam of devastating, empowered psychic energy emerges and fires into the golurk to pierce him from behind. seven's FUTURE SIGHT had foreseen this attack and planned for it.

rising to one knee, he reaches out both spoon-filled hands and calls upon all the mental strength he can muster. a massive wave of PSYCHIC energy pulses from him to envelop and attempt to force and crush the golurk into the shattered earth.

notes + reflect is reducing physical damage by 50%! (4/5) | future sight strikes! (2/2) | calm mind (1/6)

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"How Resilient. Stormy wasn't wrong."

He mentions his girlfriend (Stormy Silph) offhandedly a hand on his chin debating as the future sight takes effect its beam of psychic energy strikes the golem. Despite the power of the strike Miles doesn't flinch any time spent faltering could be time spent planning. His shirt billows back, but soon the strike ends and while go lurk is worse for wear the ghost type still has more than its fair share of fight left in it.

The alakazam follows with a psychic, but Miles knows they simply have to push a little harder now. "Shadow punch." The energies attempt to contain and strike golurk to force it down, but the punches fly and while the psychic truly wears on it, the ancient pokemon would continue to strike.
"Enough. Double up!"

The punches double and a barrage of shadowy fists would fly against the psychic type. If one listened closely perhaps they'd hear a groan or cry from the golem, repetitive as its strikes flew.

"Ora...Ora...Ora..."


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Golurk takes full damage from the Future Sight
Golurk uses Shadow Punch | No Guard in Effect
Golurk is hit by psychic | No Guard in Effect
Golurk uses shadow punch | No Guard in effect
Greyson Connors

Miles Sharp

greyson's ears perk up at Stormy Silph 's name, but before he could further investigate, the fighting reaches it's absolute apex.

the golurk's massive frame pushes against the PSYCHIC working to keep it down. in retaliation, it continues its barrage of punches, never straying. they meet the REFLECT and continue past, striking the vulnerable areas of his chest, abdomen and head. it pushes the alakazam deeper into the sand.

"double up too!"

another PSYCHIC wave pulses outwards onto the already affected golurk, doubling the effort. the force flattens the sand around the giant, sending noticeably ripples in the air around them.

but as seven sees the second series of blows coming his way, he knows his strength won't be enough.

the REFLECT shatters into shards of amber-like glass that sink and disappear into the beach beneath them. the punches, unmolested, devastate the psychic-type pokemon. with one final effort, he releases one more FUTURE SIGHT for the next challenger, before collapsing, unconscious.

regretfully, greyson recalls the alakazam.

"that was a good fight. your golurk is an absolute machine." he compliments.

notes + reflect SHATTERS! | alakazam FAINTS! | future sight (?/?) |

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The cascade of punches reveals a fallen alakazam while Golurk stands tall the black and green golem returning to standby mode once confirming it'd won its fight. A hand places itself on the golem's stone leg, "You get stronger every day my friend. You deserve to rest Altor." He notes before returning the pokemon to its respective Pokeball, despite its unspoken will to fight.

"Your alakazam held on longer than I think anyone could have expected. He's strong Connors, but I don't believe our fight has come to its conclusion." Miles pulls a new Pokeball from his pocket. lightly tossing it in its hand a time or two before tossing it high. "Let's see how you fare against her!"

From within a massive form takes shape outlined in red before exploding in color. Her roar pierces the field almost shaking it with force. It seemed Miles would play solely with titans today.

The Aggron waits eyeing Greyson eagerly. It'd been a while since she'd had a good fight.

Miles Sharp

"he did well," greyson agrees, turning from his pokeball to miles. his violet eyes watch the man keenly, and turn to appraise the aggron he summons.

"i know just the one," he says, lips turning up into a smirk.

in moments a new pokemon is released. it meets the roar of mile's aggron with his own, the ground quaking in its wake. the rhyperior grunts in acknowledgement of a worthy opponent, his features twisting into a SCARY FACE.

"show her who the stronger titan is!"

like a steroidal jackhammer, tank's three-pronged fist slams into the ground, creating a massive shockwave. the EARTHQUAKE builds upon an already ruined landscape as it spreads out in all directions, centering as much damage as possible towards the aggron.

again, greyson braces.

notes + scary face lowers speed harshly! | future sight (1/2) |

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The roars match and just like that the second battle has begun.

Greyson's side moves quick the drill pokemon performing a maneuver that'd been seen once before already. The earth shakes and Miles smiles. The scary face released prior is a hidden boon as well it confirms a particular strategy. For her size Isla wasn't a very offensive pokemon, no the colossal steel freight train specialized in defense.

"Hold your ground." A hand brushes through his hair as he takes a knee even he isn't immune to the heavy shaking. The aggron roars now not in pride, but in pain, in that pain came her power.

"Return it with Metal Burst." As the dust rises from her maw an orb of pure silver energy is formed before flying at the Rhypherior. All the pain she'd endured from that earthquake would be returned with interest. The move was comparable to an Aura Sphere in that it was dangerously accurate.

Follow up with a Heavy Slam!

Following the Orb the pokemon makes her approach albeit a bit more cautiously, the scary face having definitely acted on the steel titan.

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Aggron's speed is lowered sharply
Aggron is hit directly by the earthquake
Aggron uses Metal Burst
Aggron uses Heavy Slam

Miles Sharp

the aggron doesn't even attempt to dodge the EARTHQUAKE, puzzlement clouding greyson's face. when he retaliates with a METAL BURST... it becomes clear why.

so that was his plan?

"block it!"

tank digs his fingers deep into the ruined earthed below, lifting a massive boulder. with a clean toss, the ROCK WRECKER flies forward and connects with the incoming METAL BURST. he chuckles and grunts, posturing his superiority.

it'd be easy to use another long-range attack and whittle down the steel- and rock-type pokemon.

but that wasn't tank's style.

he closes the distance between them, careful of any pitfalls or the like, and raises a HAMMER ARM. with destructive force, he brings it down onto the other titan like an executioners axe, meeting his foes attempt at a HEAVY SLAM straight on. she'd find her steel-type attacks wouldn't be as devastating to tank's SOLID ROCK body.

but that wasn't it.

at the same time as tank's attack, a ripple in space opens behind the aggron. a beam of pure energy- seven's FUTURE SIGHT- lances outwards and straight into her back, much like it had done earlier to the golurk.

notes + scary face lowers speed harshly! | future sight STRIKES! (2/2) |