wartortle shall be claimed

Redeeming Gachapon from Passerby Analytics.

pkmn-hoenn.boards.net/thread/23733/kees-gacha-rolls

All questions answered IC.

"If you’d rather be doing something else, what stops you? Is it money? Is it pressure from your family? Is it your own lack of self-confidence? Or does some other thing prevent you from doing what you want to do?"

Um...I actually don't know what I want to do? That's why I'm out on an adventure!

"What would your ideal date be? And who with?"

Standard dinner and a movie? Haven't really seen any guy that I'm interested in...or seemed interested in me... *cries*

"Do you believe in astrology? What's your star sign?"

I didn't know this was a thing? I'm supposedly a Leo...that sounds cool?

"What was your favourite stuffed animal or toy as a kid?"

I really don't have one? I got Houndour pretty early and he has been my best bud since...

"Who would you want to raise your child if you die unexpectedly? Why?"

Uh...I don't know? Maybe my siblings.

"If you didn't live in Hoenn, which other region would you rather live in? Why?"

Johto was nice and cool. Kind of wish we were still there sometimes.

"Everybody has at least one unpopular opinion. What’s yours?"

Being an idol sucks ass!

"If you could have any Pokemon ability, what would it be and why?"

I have no idea on this one...

"Despite everything that's happened and will happen, why are you still in Hoenn?"

My parents and baby bro is here. As long as they're still here, I guess I will be too.

"If you can be an avatar, which legendary Pokemon would you prefer to be your patron?"

Any of them! They're so cool!

"Do you have a role model? If so, who is it and why?"

I surprisingly don't...huh...

"What turns you on? What gets you excited?"

*blushes furiously*

"Pick a genre: lost world or science fiction."

Science Fiction!

"Are you enjoying the video game, Rondez-view of Luv? Give us a rating."

I've never been into these kinds of games. They've always seemed kind of wierd to me.

Kee struggled to see the effect of the Fire Blast, even as pools of water gathered here and there or outright vaporized from the continuing hailstorm above them. When the dust cleared, the Manetric stood, with a clear burn mark on where the attack hit. It seemed the gym leader wanted to call it quits, but the dog refused. Even at this range, Keenan could see the Pokemon meant business, and wasn't going to quit that easily, even if standing on his last legs. Each side had one shot, and Keenan knew it was coming. "Get ready, here it comes. Once they finish arguing." Houndoom barked in confirmation. He also knew the opponent was going to strike with everything he had. It was just a matter of when and of what type.

Josh finally confirmed it, and started things off by releasing another Pokemon, but keeping it with him. Time for a gamble! "Houndoom, use Pro-!" In a flash, the Manectric was behind Houndoom, electricity surging around the Pokemon's fur. And Houndoom's. And the path the guy took. "-tect?" Keenan was dumbfounded. No time at all to react, even something as fast as using the defensive move...he had hoped that the attack would be a special attack and combined with Houndoom's special defense and Protect would survive the Z-move. But the black dog reverted back to his normal form and fell on his side. Hail was still up and thumping the lightning dog as well. The ref called it. A draw.

Aaron wasn't impressed with the lack of disipline or the readiness to give up. While he did agree with the dark headed gym leader, Kee also knew the rules, and was too soft hearted anyways. Even if his opponent was a Rocket member, he'd never permanently scar or worse another Pokemon. That Z-move did give the younger blonde something to think about, though. With the roar of applause, Aaron stood up and left, intending on meeting his big brother just outside the gym to drag him to dinner and reflecting on the strategy he used.

Josh Devlin

The weak pulses of electricity was easily avoided...at first. The sheer number of them became too much to just dodge. Kee was fully prepared to us Protect...until the Manetric nodded off to sleep. The Yawn had hit! Kee had figured the gym leader had some other trick than a mega stone to counter his own, and now he was thinking it had to be a Z-move. Even to a mega evolved Pokemon, that was going to be devastating. It was a godsend to the young man. "Houndoom, Fire Blast! Try to end this!" Even with the sparks of electricity flying off the fire-types fire and bone ornaments, he launched a star/fire person at the sleeping electric type. One of the most powerful fire-type moves out there, combined with a powerful special attacker like a mega evolved Houndoom...Kee hoped that he would succeed in winning before Josh's trump card was shown...

Aaron's eyes narrowed. The safer bet would have been to use Protect to defend against paralysis, then use Fire Blast. Even not knowing if the Yawn had hit, the Hail was still coming down, pelting both Pokemon. But in the end, perhaps the risk was worth it, since it was often hard to say when a Pokemon would wake up from Sleep.


Josh Devlin

Well, that was two down. But the last one definitely had the advantage. Even if the Hail would continue to pelt on it after Walrein was defeated. The Manetric he had for a long time? Well, that was the same with him and Houndoom. As the electric-type sprinted, he unleashed a blistering storm of electricity. "Yawn!" Walrein let out a bellowing small cloud that busted through the wall of lightning towards the running lightning wolf. The poor blubbery boy didn't stand a chance, though. He got hit, and the ref called it. Kee could only hope that the last ditch Yawn struck. It may be slow acting, but it was hopefully something his last Pokemon could take advantage of. Returning it, he spoke some encouraging words to Walrein. "You did good. Rest now you blubbery good boi."

Taking out his last pokeball, Kee spoke. "That Manectric you've had for a long time? Well, I've had Houndoom since I was a kid as well! And we've got a neat new trick to show off!" Throwing the ball, he released his Houndoom, standing tall and calm. And a stone that might have gone unnoticed before due to the quick change out starting to glow around his neck. Around Kee's wrist was the key to using Mega Evolution. Without much fanfare, the dog's appearance changed dramatically. As did his overall power level.

Aaron watched the mega evolution. He wasn't too surprised. Houndoom had been with Kee since they were kids, and the Pokemon was a Houndour. Now that it had mega evolved, his speed, defenses, and main attack had increased. Even though the Hail would pelt him too. This last round should be interesting.

Josh Devlin

The man remained silent about Rocket for now. Though the familiar stomps of a Tyrantrum could be heard. Though not towards them it seemed...just a quick passer by. Or so he thought. It burst out of the trees and went straight for the Nidoking. Only to fall pretty quickly and subsequently captured. Only then did Remiel answer his question. The gym leaders had since changed since he challenged them, but only really had trouble scheduling due to his own time. Alexei Ivanov huh..."No, not yet. Only badge I have right now is Greyson Connors 's. Ace challenged Alexei a while back, managed a draw, but done enough to earn it. I bet that kind of irked him though...Aaron's not the type to accept two draws so easily, he'll want a victory. And that showed with his third. Anyways, I'll see if he has an opening after I check in with my parents and little bro..." It had been a hot minute since he last checked for slots on gyms. He may start hitting the Minor League just to get a better feel for it...

spawn skip
Remiel Calcifet

The dark haired gym leader didn't switch, so his hope was realized. Kee almost sighed in relief. Then the Boomburst happened. You can say a lot of things about the blonde, but he can dance with the best of them, and that gave him superb hand-eye coordination. Most days. The shockwave and tossing around of golfball sized ice stones made it hard to stand, but he did it, even almost making it look like a dance. Walrein...was not a graceful Pokemon. But that was fine. He was a cool blubbery beast! And while he did get pushed back, Walrein reacted well, before even Kee could order it. And perhaps most predictably. The ice-type opened his mouth, and bellowed out a Blizzard, even after the Boomburst subsided and the hail continued, helping him heal at least a portion of his vitality.

Even as predictable as that was, Aaron approved. Hail plus Blizzard equals a Blizzard that never misses. Typically. Part of his own strategy with Froslass was utilizing that combination. And more. But how tough was Flygon?

Josh Devlin

The Extreme Speed would fail as Houndoom timed his dodge right and nailed him in the flank with the dark-type move. Keenan did give a small sigh in relief, but this was far from over. The Flygon was next. Gulping, Kee decided on a tactical retreat, and didn't remember if Josh was allowed to switch or not. Either way, he returned Houndoom immediately. "Sorry pal, but you're not going up against that one." Taking out another pokeball, he released Walrein. Hopefully he could control the pace of the battlefield without attempting keep up. It was also somewhat risky due to the opening move he was gong to make with him. "Use Hail! Hail yeah!" Because yes, let's be corny. While the audience laughed a little, a certain little brother face palmed. The battlefield began to be pelted with ice stones. And hopefully Walrein's Ice Body would help control the tide via constantly healing him while it hailed.

Josh Devlin

The evasion only allowed Miltank's Rollout to grow in power, and landed a devastating blow. But the dog wasn't done yet, as flames rose around it, and expanded before Miltank could finish the job. When the smoke cleared, it showed a down and out cow. When the ref called it, Kee returned her. "You did good for a first try. Rest easy buddy." He whispered some hopefully encouraging words to her, hoping she'd hear it. Taking out the next Pokemon, he decided to use his ace. Houndoom appeared, calm and collected, but ready for a fight. And ready to end it. "Dark Pulse!" The dark and fire type fired a string of black rings that was Dark Pulse at the Arcanine, the attack itself speedy.

Aaron shifted in his seat. It was a bad start, but a good last ditch showing for Miltank. But the reveal of Kee's ace did have the younger blonde worried for his brother. Josh's next Pokemon was likely going to be the Flygon, utilizing whatever ground-type attack he should have taught it.

Josh Devlin

Luckily, Miltank got some, but not enough to get the full healing effect. She slid back, almost growling like a pedator at the giant dog. Keenan clenched his teeth. Of course it wouldn't be that easy. Josh was a speed demon, so anything like that would leave an opportunity for him to strike with one of his fast attacks. Well, maybe one of his own would work? It wasn't exactly a fast attack, but it least gave her some degree of dodging power while still also attacking. Even if it wasn't a super effective hit anymore. "Use Rollout!" Miltank ran a short distance and then curled into a pink ball, gaining speed. It would be all that she could do for a bit, but he had to try something to turn this around!

Aaron couldn't help but sigh. Momentum was on Josh's side. Some kind of weather effect and boosting the crap out of his Pokemon would have been his strategy. Specifically with Froslass. Or use Banette's Flash. Then disable. But he wasn't the one challenging the dark haired man. Nor did he know what Kee had in store.

Josh Devlin

Kee had to shield himself from the dust and wind. That was a hell of an attack! Burn Up...wait...wasn't that a powerful Fire-type attack that then makes the Pokemon not have the fire type anymore? When the dust settled, the Arcanine was all black. That was...actually super cool. But looking at Miltank, she was hit really hard. And Arcanine likely didn't get hit near as badly since it shed its fire typing. "Milk Drink!" The ruffed up Miltank was just barely hanging on, but would heal a good bit when it took one of her hudders and squeezed upwards, drinking her own milk with a gravity defying spray. It was...actually sort of uncomfortable to watch, but most of her damage looked to have healed right up. Problem was the next move that the Arcanine was going to make...

Unbeknownst to Keenan, there was a blonde that looked similar to him except with more unkept and spiky hair watching the battle in the audience. Banette sitting in his lap. That was a bold move on Josh's part, but smart as well. Avoiding taking super effective damage and making sure there was nothing Kee could hit it with for said damage. Newer he may be, but Aaron couldn't help but think Josh got his skills pretty well honed. It made him anxious to submit his own challenge to the man.

Josh Devlin

"A serious challenger goes over the rules, memorizes them, and plan accordingly. I'm serious about winning this." And if you're not going to be serious, why challenge at all? An Arcanine, Manectric, and Flygon huh? There has to be some trick with both Arcanine and Flygon, seeing as his Walrein had them both covered. But...gym leader. And noah faber taught him to expect the unexpected. And Greyson Connors valued his flexibility and strategic thinking. "You'll see it'll take more than speed to take down Miltank, or any of my buddies! Miltank, let's start things off with High Horsepower!" The cow Pokemon did a strongman pose, glowing brownish amber, then charged with surprising speed. Still, that Arcanine was likely faster. And Kee's Pokemon also had a reliable recovery move, so if need be, the long game to exaust them may be best. Miltank was newer in getting to know Kee, but he had great luck with Greyson's gym challenge on newbies. Let's see if his luck can hold out.

Josh Devlin