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The Gym Leader would summon a turtle-type of Pokemon on land, while also summoning a Tentacruel which would slowly, but surely sneak beneath the water's surface in eerie fashion. The Gym Leader also went on to wish Sebastian luck which left a sour taste in the Rocketeer's mouth, he might've somewhat appreciated the gesture, but it also insulted him. He felt disrespected, he felt as if he didn't need luck. Luck might've been a real thing, but in combat things like training and hard work, more tangent things. Sebastian's thoughts however would soon enough divert to the challenge before him, two Water-Type Pokemon with a turtle capable of also combat on land while the other was to take residence in the water stealthily meaning Sebastian and his cats had to remain vigilant at all times.

Are you ready?

Racing forward Famine would take to bounce from land mass to land mass in attempt to get closer and closer to the turtle Pokemon in an attempt to preform the Fake Out move hoping it could rake it's claws along it's target. Meanwhile, and surprisingly, Gram would do the same in an attempt to execute the Fake Out attack too though he took a much, much slower approach to the task. This was because Gram's target was not the turtle Pokemon, but rather he was merely feigning this while waiting for the Tentacruel to resurface whom it would assault then if able. However if the squid remained beneath the water he too would in fact attack the turtle too.

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Famine the Galarian Meowth;
Ability; TOUGH CLAWS
Move Set;
FAKE OUT - move used
HONE CLAWS
PAYDAY
METAL CLAW
FURY SWIPES
THRASH

Gram the Alolan Meowth;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
FAKE OUT - move used - TECHNICIAN ability activated/+50% move power
PAY DAY
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH

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Famine managed to attack the turtle, causing it to flinch, however as the water burst with force Sebastian almost immediately know it wasn't the Tentacruel though Gram did not. Due to this the Alolan Meowth would leap directly at the Hydro Pump which would hit him dead on and send him reeling.

Gram!

The blond's warning however came far too late and he was left to wince as his cat was sent flying toward the platform the turtle and Famine were battling upon. As such however Sebastian knew he had to be swift in his next order for the Galarian Meowth in the meantime.

Famine, the turtle's hurt, use the time to Hone your Claws

Sneering the Meowth variant would begin grating his claws against the platform they stood upon, his eyes never leaving the turtle before him with confidence that Sebastian was watching his blindside. Meanwhile Gram would begin to recover from the Hydro Pump, shakily standing with it's eyes initially on the water bobbing in the distance, it felt wounded both physically as well as in pride.

Gram, use Screech on the water!

It was quick thinking and a tactical choice, hopefully it paid off. Regardless Gram the Meowth would dash over to the platform's edge before beginning to scream at the water via SCREECH. Sebastian had hoped that the move would for sure hit the Tentacruel due to the nature of sound and water, but who knew what the hidden Pokemon was capable of within the confines of it's home.

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Famine the Galarian Meowth;
Ability; TOUGH CLAWS
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
HONE CLAWS - move used @ Carracosta
PAYDAY
METAL CLAW
FURY SWIPES
THRASH

Gram the Alolan Meowth;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
PAY DAY
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH - move used @ Tentacruel
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH

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Next the enemies attacked in tandem, first a Rock Slid and then a Surf, quite the brutal combo.

But, just like their Master the Pokemon knew what they were going to do next, what they could do to turn things in their odds, or at least hopefully. With the turtle chucking portions of rock at the kitty cats so would Famine the Galarian Meowth dance about. Though some rocks hit him the difference in Steel and Rock would become apparent as the cat seemed mostly unharmed. Gram the Alolan Meowth on the other hand seemed to not be so elegant, instead dropping to the floor flat like a rug as a means to avoid the incoming Rock Slide. However this was also a part of each of the cat's plans for when the Surf came in so would Gram take to using himself as a sort of boogie board, using the water to throw him forward and toward the turtle.

Sternum and legs on the water while Gram used it's arms to balance it's it'd soon enough give up the latter to begin using PAY DAY, chucking jeweles of energy toward the turtle Pokemon it had targeted. Despite this after it's attack Gram would be sent crashing into the ground of the platform after losing balance, the Surf overcoming him until it rolled away leaving behind the soaking wet kitty. Meanwhile Famine to aimed to use the Surf to his advantage, but instead of riding the wave he simply jumped high into the air, letting the Surf hit his back with concussive force, throwing him forward much further than he was capable on his own. Here his claws would begin to glow white as he prepared a METAL CLAW, using the Surf to turn himself into a living projectile Famine would once more attempt to attack the turtle despite the pain the water-move caused to his back. After all the water proved more effective than the rocks had, the Galarian Meowth wincing through the pain along the way.

Coming down like a vicious wave himself Famine would attempt to rake it's claws along the turtle's body wherever he could if able.

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Famine the Galarian Meowth;
Ability; TOUGH CLAWS
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
HONE CLAWS
PAYDAY
METAL CLAW - move used - TOUGH CLAWS ability activated/+30% more power
FURY SWIPES
THRASH

Gram the Alolan Meowth;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
PAY DAY - move used - TECHNICIAN ability activated/+50% move power
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH

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Famine the Galarian Meowth hit by Rock Slide and Surf, but uses it to get closer to Corracosta and use Metal Claw
Gram the Alolan Meowth avoids Rock Slide narrowly, is hit by Surf, but uses it to get closer to Corracosta and attack from the air with Pay Day
ALEXANDER STONE

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The battle's heat was intensifying and it filled Sebastian with excitement even though he found himself on the brink of a mental breakdown due to the stress of the unfolding fight. Back and forth each opposing force came to clash with the best that they had, it was anyone's game...or was it? Was the Gym Leader's Pokemon actually holding back by chance?

Shaking the thought from his head Sebastian would continue to encourage his Pokemon by affording them his silence and thus confidence in their own tactical abilities.

Famine was left to face off against the blitzing Corracosta's Aqua Jet, sneering as it began to breathe moderately heavy the Galarian Meowth would remain in it's position...waiting....And then he'd snap to, unleashing a wild onslaught while it stood firmly in place. Using THRASH as it stood there the cat would throw punches, scratches, and stabbing thrusts, Famine was giving into the bloodlust of battle momentarily. He did this to bolster his power, but in the end it would effect his mind down the road, but the trade off felt like it was worth it, at least to him. Gritting his teeth while continuing to launch his physical attacks Famine would leave his own confidence in his Brother, Gram, by not looking over at his own unfolding duel.

Gram's Pay Day worked, at least in it's distraction attempt, and so he'd sneer with glee while rounding about to attempt to keep eyes on the squid in the water of the stage. Thankfully this preemptive move allowed the Alolan Meowth to dodge the Hydro Pump this time, even though while he sprinted to the land's edge the reminder of the first Hydro Pump hitting him brought the memory of pain to mind. Dropping to all fours before sliding to a halt along the "island's" lip/edge Gram would then spring up to his traditional bipedal stance, using SCREECH toward the Tentacruel once more, hoping that even if the squid sank into the water that it'd still be hit by the move like last time. However if it failed the battered and bruised cat remained ready to battle until it was knocked unconcious.

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Famine the Galarian Meowth;
Ability; TOUGH CLAWS
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
HONE CLAWS
PAYDAY
METAL CLAW
FURY SWIPES
THRASH - move used - TOUGH CLAWS ability activated/+30% more power

Gram the Alolan Meowth;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
PAY DAY - move used - TECHNICIAN ability activated/+50% move power
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH

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Famine the Galarian Meowth clashes against Corracosta's Aqua Jet via THRASH
Gram the Alolan Meowth narrowly avoids Hydro Pump and uses SCREECH against Tentacruel
ALEXANDER STONE

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The thrashing would pause as Famine was scooped up partially in the mouth of the large turtle that had previously loomed over him during their squabble. Yelping out and hissing the enraged cat could only wriggle about, albeit not helplessly. Fighting the pain with berserker rage Famine would continue his thrashing, attempting to claw at the turtle's face/beak as well as it's neck. However, shortly after it's attempted assault it would feel a cool wetness wash over it, literally. Slammed firmly into the front of the large turtle Famine would find himself pinned between it and a Hydro Cannon hitting it from behind. Losing the breathe in his lungs momentarily the feline would find itself on the brink of not only Confusion, but also unconsciousness, was this it?....

No.

Watching his Brother suffer so, along with the fact that he felt as if they had been fighting an uphill battle from the get go, Gram the Alolan Meowth would begin to stalk forward. Wincing from the pain that rattled it's body the cat would leave the water's edge, dashing across the grounded platform and thus leaving behind Tentacruel to it's own devices. Hissing in defiance Gram would drop to all fours which would increase his running speed, however this was not all that would begin to unfold. During his forward charge Gram's hissing would become more...guttural, perhaps not deeper, but more intense, more...ferocious. Shortly afterward the cat would begin to literally glow while sprinting, a glow that Sebastian knew all to well.

Evolution.

In just seconds the standing still Gram had entered a sprint to avenge his Brother, only to evolve in the process with determination to not fail.




It had been a glorious sight to watch as the events played out, even bringing some misty eyes to the blond Igor . Gram's Meowth form had shifted into Persian, now using all fours without the option of a bipedal walk, gaining a bulbous head as well as a tealish jewel between it's eyes/along it's forehead. It was said Alolan Persians were quite dastardly even. Watching on still the blond would cheer in silence as he watched Gram approach the turtle still crunching down on his Brother. Pouncing upon the Carracosta from behind with a mighty PLAY ROUGH then Gram would attempt to batter around it's target to see if they were keen on a taste of their own medicine or not. The two small cats had now become one small cat and a larger feline, the game was getting a bit more fair, but would it be enough? Especially with Famine on the brink of collapse....

Famine the Galarian Meowth;
Ability; TOUGH CLAWS
Move Set;
FAKE OUT
HONE CLAWS
PAYDAY
METAL CLAW
FURY SWIPES
THRASH - move used - TOUGH CLAWS ability activated/+30% more power

Gram the Alolan Persian;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
POWER GEM [Evolution move learned replacing FAKE OUT]
PAY DAY
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH - move used

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Famine the Galarian Meowth
- is CRUNCHed on
- Tries to hit Carracosta in the face or throat with THRASH again.
- Hit with HYDRO PUMP
- Finds himself on the brink of Confusion as well as unconsciousness.


Gram the Alolan Meowth
- EVOLVES into an Alolan Persian
- Learns Power Gem
- Attacks Carracosta with PLAY ROUGH from behind/blindside via dirty revenge tactics.

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Gram had indeed come to the rescue of Famine, however the latter was left reeling with a bout of confusion due to it's Thrash tactics. This would leave the Galarian Meowth wide open to the massive wave surging it's way, knocking him aside as if he weighed nothing. Due to this Sebastian would be swift to return his Pokemon to it's Poke Ball to avoid further harm coming to his unconscious cat.

Gram, the other side! Go!

Snapping to his left Gram would begin to race to the opposite side of the platform he stood upon, using the distance between him and the Surf as well as his speed to avoid the attack. Sliding, not to a halt, into the water just beside the platform Gram would have already begun his attack, the gem upon his forehead beginning to glow bright in the process. Being submerged in the water bothered the feline, but he did not panic, instead he broke through his discomfort by focusing intensely on achieving victory.

Eyes would dart about the watery expanse of the gym and it's depths and only when Tentacruel was noticed swimming through the dark waters would Gram fire a mighty POWER GEM beam attack after the squid Pokemon.

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Gram the Alolan Persian;
Ability; TECHNICIAN
Move Set;
POWER GEM - move used
PAY DAY
FURY SWIPES
SCREECH
NASTY PLOT
PLAY ROUGH

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Famine the Galarian Meowth
- is CONFUSED
- is knocked unconscious by SURF


Gram the Alolan Meowth
- races to the opposite side of the platform, sliding into the water to avoid SURF as well as in attempt to catch Tentacruel off guard
- uses POWER GEM

ALEXANDER STONE

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