This is what a Beast is made for. Lex is starting to see the appeal. It’s been a slow, long journey for the thief to morph into what Rocket expected of her. Even just a year ago, she would have run from any confrontation. Now look at her, actively seeking it out, craving it.

“You’re next,” she hisses, her voice dropping and octave to travel across the battlefield towards Guillermo Marceliño. A finger singles him out amongst the chaos. That same hand moves to her hip, unclipping a pokeball. The sphere vibrates with anticipation. The beast inside wants out. Lex doesn’t keep it waiting, and the sphere cracks open, the light fading away as a massive Dhelmise rises from the rocky terrain, swaying back and forth on it’s anchor-like body.

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+ Lex challenges Guillermo Marceliño to a battle!

TOTAL: 60MP

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Lex already perceived the Captain as an annoyance, but even more so when he opens his mouth. Her jaw clenches as she keeps attempting to wipe away the sticky webs gripped to her leather jacket. Finally, someone plays with fire to ignite the webs and burn them to the ground. Naturally, the practiced trainer uses it to his advantage, the web becoming a series of flaming whips.

Much to the Aegislash’s chagrin, the Porygon chooses to intercept the SHADOW SNEAK to protect its trainer. Pity it was a normal type, but that mattered little. It had other ways around the immunity. However, the HIDDEN POWER was no joke, and the whips like web smacking against the pokemon’s steel. The heat of the fire added additional damage which made the pokemon all too aware of the webs burning around them. It wouldn’t last too long amongst the fire. Lex knows that too, carefully watching through the smoke, biting her lip, at the ready to call the pokemon back.

The webs may entangle it to a degree, but they do little to dull the sharpness of its sword. It doesn’t have to move far being in such close proximity to the PorygonZ. Aegilsash lunges forward, retaliating with a SACRED SWORD at the digital pokemon’s gut.

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+ Lex accepts the challenge!
+ Lex says hi to Jayden
+ Lex thinks Doug is the most annoying of them all
+ Aegislah is hit with HIDDEN POWER uses SACRED SWORD to attack the Porygon-Z
+ Starting to realize this isn’t going to go her way

TOTAL: 80MP

The strong command of the fellow Rocket to his ghost draws Lex’s attention to the sky, she smiled in greeting. Jayden (or whatever the hell he was calling himself for this war) descended as the Aegislash struck the chord. The webs snapped like whips, smacking against not only the pokemon, but Lex as well.

“Damn it,” she growled, grabbing at the sticky web to pull it off her. The League was so annoying with their little tricks and their hiding. What ever happened to good ole fashioned mano a mano? Lex hated it here.

She hated it even more when the webs starts to shock her like a bad dog, “Ow! What the-!” it would probably be quite amusing to watch her dance in place, twitching from the electricity, “Don’t just float there KILL THEM”

The twitching Aegislash was getting it worse than she was, having had a portion of web wrapped around it’s blade. With a quick slash, the pokemon freed itself, melting into the rocky terrain. The Royal Sword raced across the shadows, rising in the shadow of the Captain to strike and the boy and his spider with SHADOW SNEAK.

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+ Lex accepts the challenge!
+ Lex says hi to Jayden
+ They zippy-zapped
+ Lex thinks Doug is annoying
+ Aegislah uses SHADOW SNEAK to by-pass the webs and attack Doug and Goran

TOTAL: 70MP

Mars lists off the many things required of them. It seems much more involved than when she helped gather sample from her Spectreir. Perhaps it was because this was even more rare than her ghost companion.

“Hm, alright. Hope you know what you’re doing cause I sure as hell don’t,” Lex draws closer to inspect the Illumina pokemon, “Do you think we’ll need . . . assistance?” she means the assistance of another pokemon. Something that could CALM or even put to SLEEP the dual type to make sure they could safely acquire what they need. Lex frowns at the mention of having to put something in the dragons mouth. That in and of itself sounded dangerous but not as complication as blood. Where the heck would you even draw blood from this thing? In Lex's mind, she just need to make it bleed.

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Lex withdraws the Spectreir as she approaches the Primal Point, giving the equine a well-deserved rest. He’ll likely be called upon again. She replaces the ghost with another, built best for defense, but it sure could pack a punch. The Aegislash appears before her, leading the way.

The Captain did little to hide himself, but as he strummed his fingers against the shimmering SPIDER WEB, Lex thought twice about marching right up to him. There’s silence after his accusations. Her amber gaze follows the shimmer of a shift web up towards a PRECIPICE BLADE. The League Captain was no fool, and neither was the Beast.

Little does Doug know, she agrees with his sentiment. Rocket was acting like fools attacking Littleroot while a Meteor hurdled towards them. Even more ridiculous was the fact that they thought they could mine the meteor in time. Bunch of fools.

The Beast does as the Beast is told. She’s promised the heat of battle and she is not disappointed thus far.

“The League has plenty of sociopaths,” she responds, her tone rather exhaustive, “Everyone has that friend,” she smiles, urging the Aegislash forward. The ghost AUTOTOMIZES, phasing into BLADE FORM. The sharp edges of its sword gleam in the faint light, “Do you really think your SPIDER WEBS can stop us?” she doubts he truly believes that – just a trick to slow them down. With nimble movements, the pokemon slashes forward, SACRED SWORD tearing at the obstacle ahead.

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+ Lex accepts the challenge!
+ Lex release Aegislash
+ Aegislash AUTOTOMIZES and uses SACRED SWORD to begin cutting away the webs

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The dark type may be familiar with ghosts, but War is no ordinary ghost. His speed in unmatched, and his mastery of traversing the PHANTOM PLANE far exceeds the standard ghost-type. He does, after all, ferry souls between the planes, Lex’s included on occasion. When War blinks into existence, the Krookodile is already lunging – but so is the Spectreir. Munin would find herself greeted by the equine’s steel hooves, striking out to counter with a DOUBLE KICK. The clash of two powerful beings is enough to quake the ground, forcing Lex to briefly take her eyes off Kaida so assess the state of her pokemon.

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle!
+ War counters with DOUBLE KICK
+ +10 MP IC post
Total MP: 100

The real Krookodile is revealed as the BULLDOZE shakes the counterfeit Krookodile until they disappear. War locks eyes with reptile, nares flaring in a snort. The pokemon BULKS UP with power, inviting the equine closer. War goes against his nature. Instead of directly charging, War lunges forward, disappearing into another PHANTOM FORCE.

As the pokemon get distracted again, Lex smiles at Kaida, the path once again clear. The Beast clenches her fist, tensing her shoulders and advances again. Her amber gaze flashes towards the shard of rock clenched in her fist, “Bold,” she respects it.

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle!
+ War uses PHANTOM FORCE
+ +10 MP IC post
Total MP: 90

So Kaida was a fighter? Excellent, it wasn’t going to be a boring battle for the trainer to standby and watch after all. Lex welcomes the conflict with open arms and once she regains her footing, proceeds to stalk towards Kaida. However, the sudden appearance of a few Krookodile impede her progress. The Beast clenches her teeth, lips curling into a snarl as she stares down the multiple copies of the gator.

From the Phantom Plane, War emerges. His steel hooves crash into the ground in a similar attack to the Krookodile’s. Too many opponents? No problem, the BULLDOZE ripples across the rocky terrain towards all of the Krookodile’s copies with intent to find the real one.

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle!
+ War uses BULLDOZE on all the copies
+ +10 MP IC post
Total MP: 80

War has eyes for the Krookodile, whereas Lex has eyes for Kaida. The pokemon wouldn’t be the only thing battling in Littelroot. Besides, cut off the head of the snake and the rest falls. And lex is known for CRUSHING SKULLS. Without a trainer, her pokemon would be easier to subdue.

The Beasts’s amber eyes spot the trainer hidden behind a PRECIPICE BLADE, “YOU!” she growls, pointing an accusatory finger at the woman. Without shame, Lex begins to stalk towards Kaida, with every intention of violence written across the dark shadows of her face.

The only thing that stops her is the EARTHQUAKE. Not only does it shudder the ground enough to make the Beast have to catch herself, it’s enough to break the Spectreir’s advance. But when the familiar plane of reality becomes too difficult, the PHANTOM PLANE welcomes him home. As the Spectreir lunges forward, he suddenly disappears, disappearing within a PHANTOM FORCE.

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle!
+ War uses PHANTOM FORCE
+ +10 MP IC post
Total MP: 70

The thief nimbly slides off her Spectreier as the ghost continues to charge forward. It’s spectral mane whips in the wind, blood thirsty eyes hidden beneath crimson forelocks. This is what War is made for.

An ear-piercing neigh echoes across the roar of the battlefield. The horse’s form flashes for a moment, in and out of this plane. A ripple of energy courses over its body as AGILITY heightens its speed. It doesn’t shy away from the type disadvantage. On the contrary, it lives for it.

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle!
+ War uses AGILITY
+ +50 MP (Participating in battle)
+ +10 MP IC post
Total MP: 60

Lex isn’t stupid, she knew she wouldn’t come out of this unscathed. A charging Spectreir is hardly something to blink an eye at. It invites both defensive and offensives moves as she threatens to crush one of their most treasured appliances here in the city: its Primal Point. The device is not the subject of their attack, but it sure act as a hell of a distraction while bryan delarosa and the others storm the theater.

The FOCUS BLAST strikes and does cause her mount to falter. The Spectrier stumbles for a moment, finding footing against the ground before continuing its charge. The equine’s nares flares in pursuit, strength flooding its limbs. War. It’s namesake. It ignites the primal desire for battle.

The Dark-type’s CRUNCH doesn’t stop them from reaching their target, but it does drawn both the attention of the rider and the steed. Her Rocket brothers and sisters join her at the point. She’s no longer surrounded by League, but amongst her people. They face a daunting task, uncertainty made more clear by the PRECIPICE BLADES that erupt from the ground below. The League has found favor with the Land Titan? Interesting.

The weight of GRAVITAS sends a ROCK SLIDE hurdling towards them, “PROTECT!” she calls out, the ghost obeys, a shimmering light arcing over the small group of Rockets as the stones barrel against it. The barrier shudders against the strength of the attack and the building gravity. When it’s over, they are surprisingly alive.

A ROAR OF TIME seems to stop the world where it is. It’s a familiar feeling, one she’s experienced before. For a moment, the Beast can’t shake it, and neither can the others. Just as quickly as it stopped, time resumed.

A quick survey of the land pinpoint their enemies. They are surrounded, but not for long, “Destroy them,” she growls, locking eyes with Kaida Adachi. A sharp pressure from her heels spurs the Spectreier forward, she slides off just before they reach the Krookodile and its trainer. The battle for Littleroot has begun.

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A critical strike from the Spectreir's hooves stuns the Krookodile and Kaida Adachi is able to escape with their life. a GRIM NEIGH echoes across the battlefield in victory. Lex doesn't let people run so easily. Her brows furrow in frustration, and after she catches her balance she is quick to stalk off after Kaida and her Krookodile. The wounded Spectreir follows. As she nears the PRIMAL POINT, her progress is halted by the webbed barrier protecting the machine. Within it, John Sullivan meets her gaze. The Beast's lips curl into a grin. Challenge accepted.

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Their fight with the Captain does to go as planned. But that matters little, their intention is not the Primal Point. That is a drop of water in the bucket. If the League needed to use this Point instead of Mt. Pyre, they probably shouldn't destroy it anyway. At the end fo the day, Lex didn't want to get squished like a bug by a meteor. She flees from the Primal Point, but not out of fear or defeat. She's on the hunt for another fight. Her blood boils with the adrenaline of war and the pokeballs at her hip vibrate with anticipation. She locks eyes with Guillermo Marceliño, advancing on with a wicked grin.

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Lex doesn't take the interruption kindly, and she set her sights on bigger fish. The Beast leaves the ranger behind to advance on the legendary. There, MATIAS SILPH stands in her way. The blood of an Elite Four would taste sweeter on the tongue than the other Leaguers she's battled. One more, not for the glory of Rocket, but to satisfy her own taste blood . . . And hers. The Ultra ball hums in anticipation at her side. She's hungry.

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Somehow, the Beast survives, but she's certainly found herself a little rough for ware. She reappears up on the hill, a bit further from fighting for a chance to recover. The Shadow Gardevoir settles beside her as she leans against and slides down the trunk of a tree. Each deep breath is excruciating, sharp pain that shoots up her left side and settles in her shoulder. She can feel the bruises forming tight against her skin. Broken ribs, no doubt, "Fuck," she coughs, resting her head against the trunk, thankful for the brief reprise. She knows it won't last long. Her amber gaze fixes on the theater. What happens next?

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+ Lex challenges Kaida Adachi to a battle! - Complete (360 MP)
+ John Sullivan challenges Lex to battle! - Accepted (in progress)
+ Lex challenges Guillermo Marceliño to a battle! - Complete (400 MP)
+ MATIAS SILPH challenges Lex to a battle! - Complete! (460 MP)

Littleroot had many flaws. Rocket seemed to be focused on the energy that dwelled beneath it. Whatever it was, blinded them to the Megalopolan’s manipulation and the danger that this mission posed. When it all went to shit, she’d be there to say “told ya so” but also probably die at the same time.

“Ugh, yeah, anything,” the idea of Ultraspace made her stomach curl. She would rather be in real space than Ultraspace.

“We should try and find the best route to the Theater . . . and away from it,” when all hell breaks loose, “We should also try and scope out their Primal Point.”

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