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The peace of the day was suddenly broken right after Tarot struck him with the spoon. Zachary nearly jumped there as they all turned around, spying the young girl with her own pokemon. A large yellow one, an adorable togodile and a sunkern nestled in her arms. Zachary blinked at her, totally not expecting to be teleported right before another person. [break][break] "Oh-- Hi! Sorry about the fright. I like to teleport to get around, makes revisiting certain places much, much easier." Zachary explained to the stranger as he smiled sheepishly, embarrassed. Seeing that he just startled her in a place where plenty of ghost pokemon gathered... Zachary took a moment to think and then spoke. "Um, I'm Zachary. This is Dizzy, and Nyx," Zachary introduced to his Delphox and Hoothoot on his shoulder, who gave a bark or hoot and flap of her tiny wings to greet the woman and her pokemon. "I'm a psychic trainer and I was taking the short-cut to return to this area to go finding some new Pokemon and explore a bit more. Really sorry if I startled you. Tarot, my Kadabra, is a good teleporter but never expected to bump into someone like that." Zachary explained. [break][break] Dizzy sniffed the air near the giant yellow sheep pokemon, who loomed several heads above them. Nyx gave a friendly wave to the Sunkern-- though it was easy for the little owl to get hungry looking at a seed-- but was far better behaved. If allowed, the owl would gladly fly and land on the girl's shoulders, greeting her with a friendly nudge of her feathers. [break][break] The rumble of thunder was heard overhead, causing them to look up. The sky was terribly dark and overcast, even though it was the afternoon. Suspicion turned to fact as soon a drop of water fell from the dark sky-- splattering on poor Dizzy's foxy nose. The Delphox flinched and brushed his nose off, and soon saw the bits of water start to fall around them. [break][break] Zachary sighed and shrugged as he saw the rain start to fall. "Great... so much for an adventure out here..." Zachary sighed, as the rain began to slowly but steadily increase. Anxious to get out of the rain-- the Delphox decided to escape by scooting closer to Zachary and slipped under the tail of his jacket. Also wanting to avoid the rain, Nyx hooted as she flew into Zachary's chest and tries to get under his jacket too! "Guys! Hey! Quit it! There's not enough room for anyone under there!" Zachary argued, feeling as if he was being mugged as he felt them try to keep out of the rain. [break][break] While their plans for exploring was shot to hell-- the crack of lightning in the distance illuminated the area, and as thunder rumbled-- [break][break]-- they could see a house. [break][break] It was a rather big house, looking like some kind of mansion all the way in the neck of the woods. While worn down, it had a regal vibe and was a welcomed sight considering the sky now opened up to rain down dread on them. [break][break] Zachary looked to the girl, still not knowing her, but still figured she wouldn't want to get soaked too! [break][break] "Um any chance you want to take this over there-- before we are soaked? " Zachary asked, not exactly questioning the odd mansion that just HAPPENED to be there. [break][break] The irony of the situation was not lost on Zachary as he was sure that this was in a scary movie somewhere. [break][break] But this was reality... what kind of ghosts could possibly live there? Right? [break][break] Luckily the house had an awning made with pillars, giving them some cover as they just stood in the doorway area, keeping out of the reach of the rain. [break][break] Having struggled, Dizzy soon got out from Zachary's jacket as did Nyx, the little owl shaking her feathers to get what water off she could. [break][break] A sigh escaped Zachary as he rested against the back of the door. "Ugh... bad timing. I didn't even think any buildings were out here in the routes like this," Zachary said as he was just grateful to get out of the rain for the moment. [break][break] For now, he hoped to get to know who this young woman was and her pokemon too-- who were very interesting to see interact with him. [break][break]

Himari Kaneshiro  

NOTES

✦ More of my personal pokemon already captured will appear in this topic for plot effect. [break]

✦ Wild Duo Encounter. .[break]

✦ XXX.

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"Josh, you okay?" Zachary asked as he got to him, but was happy to see that he had some healing done on him and now was on another pokemon. [break][break] He along with his own Milotic were now better, Aqua Ring having helped as she floated towards them. Realizing one more thing-- Zachary rushed to the ground where Sprigatito laid. He didn't seem hurt, but dizzy and dazed from the crash. [break][break] Zachary soon picked up Sprigatito and held it. "Morgana, you okay buddy?" Zachary asked with concern. Slowly the swirls in his eyes faded as the Sprigatito woke up, looking at Zachary. It let out a soft meow, indicating it was okay. [break][break] A smile showed on his face, realizing how amazing his new Sprigatito was. "Morgana, that was very, very brave of you. Thank you. Zachary said, showing his gratitude. "You sure your not a dani-lion?" he teased. [break][break] The Sprigatito gave a narrowed glance at Zachary, clearly not amused by the silly pun. Still, Zachary embraced his Sprigatito, hugging him and scratching his head. The look of embarrassment turned into a sweet purr, the cat's eyes closing with content. [break][break] He turned to Josh . "I agree, but there is something we need to do first," Zachary said, holding his new Raichu's pokeball. [break][break]

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[break][break] Zachary soon snapped open the Pokeball and out came Raichu. Having been confined in the Pokeball, his energetic nature took a pause as he 'woke up', and looked around, blinking. He was soon greeted to a mass of the water pokemon, who now were making a loud racket at the sight of him. [break][break] Raichu gasped and jumped back, startled by their angry looks and shouts. He looked, soon seeing Zachary and his pokemon with him. "Raichu, do you see what you been doing? Your reckless racing may of been fun to you, but you hurt a bunch of Pokemon around. That's not okay. You really need to apologize to them. No matter what your trying to do, nothing is gained if you have to hurt people to do it." Zachary explained, followed by nods and agreements by his other Pokemon, including his now healed up Milotic. [break][break] Raichu looked between them and the others. A sheepish look of guilt crossed his face and soon he gave a sad sounding "Rai" and bowed his head at the other Pokemon. [break][break] While still a touch grouchy, some of them accepted the apology and began to swim away back to the ocean. Some still gave a voiced opitin but still left. [break][break] As it was all over, Zachary looked to Raichu. "I think I get what you were trying to do, Raichu, " Zachary said as he approached his new Pokemon standing there. No longer on his tail floating, it 'grounded' the pokemon's attention. "You wanted people to notice you. You're an amazing surfer and are very strong. You wanted people to notice you right? " Zachary asked. Raichu looked up at him, curious by his words. Slowly, Raichu nodded, agreeing more or less to what Zachary said. [break][break] "Well, causing tidal waves and zapping water pokemon isn't the way to do it. If you REALLY want, why not come with us? I mean... I'm a trainer and I am gonna compete in the Hoenn league. I you come with us, you got plenty of chances to battle, race and if you do a good job, you'll probably get some of that fame you want so much, " Zachary explained with an enthused tone. [break][break] Raichu's expression lit up with excitement. For a moment-- he began to think what could be gained with a good trainer, as his brain went into that 'thought-bubble' cloud.[break][break]

---

[break][break] Raichu soon was surrounded by a arena of cheering, adoring fans, lit up with neon lights as he stood with Zachary on a pedistal. Raichu was waving to his adoring fans, floating on his tail and his head adorn with a brilliant 'championship' crown.
THe smile on his face was big as it showed his excitement and joy to be admired. [break][break]

---

[break][break] Raichu looked up in his dreamy state, clearly fantasizing something the others couldn't see. Zachary remembered how is mother said how he often would dream in the clouds and it was clear when Zachary lost sense of his reality. "And here I thought I had an overactive imagination..." Zachary commented. Dizzy, soon gave a bark and an embarrassed look-- realizing that Zachary did in fact have a similar imagination. [break][break] Zachary broke Raichu's train of thought as he approached, grasping the mouse's attention. "So... what do you say? You wanna come with me and go on adventures with us? Despite the headache you gave me, you're an amazing Raichu and I'd love to have you with us." Zachary asked. [break][break] Raichu didn't wait as he soon gave a loud and roudy 'RAI!!'. It jumped, flipped in the air and landed on his tail, showing how he was raring to go with them! "Well, that's a refreshing change of attitude. Thank you, Raichu." Zachary said, surprised by how eager he was now. Raichu then floated towards Zachary, and gave the trainer a mouse's interpretation of a 'thumbs up'. [break][break] Morgana and Dizzy both had concerned looks, especially the grass cat after the trouble he had gone through. [break][break]

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Their return through the waterfall and the portal was just like before, ending with the open sky below them like some kind of sub-terrainain world! THis time, Zachary was prepared as he once again released Sigilyph! The ball released the massive psychic bird-like construct as Zachary and Dizzy landed on it's back. Without a complaint, the ancient bird construct flew them along with Driftbloom to the ground where Arron led. [break][break] They were now in a small grove that Arron wanted to make their 'base camp'. As they touched down and Zachary jumped off the bird's back, he recalled it again, not wishing to let their location easily seen with the giant Sigilyph around. It was a decent place to set up as Dizzy and Hoothoot looked around. [break][break] As Aaron ordered his Drifbloom to guard the perimeter, Zachary shrugged. "Or you can have camflauge do the job by growing some more plants and greenery?" Zachary corrected, suggesting they could use some of their wits to use nature to their advantage. [break][break] He then took out another Pokeball taking out his newer pokemon, marked by a Pokeball labeled with "III" on it. [break][break] "Help out, Eden!" Zachary called and tossed the ball into the air. The ball opened with its light, and from it appeared a very large, and very elegant looking Leafeon. THe Leafeon gave a silent glance to Zachary, radiating serenity and peace in the presence of Zachary. It had come a long way when Zachary had found her. Zachary approached her, and she nodded her head as Zachary gave her a loving pat. "Eden, think you can use your powers to nurture some of the plants here/ Keep an eye on this area while we explore a bit and keep the Driftbloom company okay?" Zachary asked. [break][break] The Leafeon looked to Zachary, and in a regal 'sphynx' like perch, she sat down in the grove to keep guard. Already its natural energy was nurturing the air around the space. [break][break] Zachary soon turned to join Aaron as he scouted the place. [break][break] As they returned to that dangerous bridge, Zachary and Dizzy gingerly walking across it while Nyx perched still on Zachary's shoulder. Aaron broke up things by asking more about Zachary, which caught him off guard. "Really? I'm from Johto too! Violet City. Born and Raised. I had wanted to journey there, but my parents insisted I finish school first. After the incident with Rocket there, my parents decided to move and allowed me to go ahead to Hoenn, while they make their way here. They should be finding a place to live here in a month or so..." Zachary trailed, on, but he was a native Johtoian trainer. [break][break] "Hoenn is not bad. Though... I still wanna explore other places too eventually. Like Alola islands and Paldea." he mentioned with a hand behind his head, the Hoothoot giving a confident call as they talked. [break][break] They could freely converse, Zachary being far more open than Aaron more likely was. [break][break]

Aaron Toral

NOTES

✦ Expedition 2.[break]
✦ Zachary calls Leafeon to guard the camp and help grow the plants. [break]
✦ XXX.

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The vacation, beach paradise of Lilycove City! A beautiful sprawling area of fun, love, joy and excitement. Trainers, rangers, buisniess men and women and vacationers came here to enjoy summer fun. There were many places to enjoy and explore. One place in particular near the port area-- was the Lilycove Cascade Coleseium. A legal and upscale Pokemon battle arena for visiting trainers and people who wanted to train their pokemon. Some areas were gyms for practicing moves, or general training. While others were more open areas for full on battles for the public to enjoy. Many events were there. For Zachary, he went in with the interest to battle! After the battle with Aaron Toral , it made Zachary want to brush up more on his training in battles. At least before he took on more gym leaders, or fight Rocket again. The defeat at the hand of the Mysterious man in Area Zero, made him more determined to win in the future. So there he was, awaiting to meet his first challenger. He waited in the waiting hall, seeing the trainers with their variety of Pokemon, some loitering around, others preparing to be matched up with opponents like him. [break][break] Zachary waited in the air conditioned hall, with his Delphox, Dizzy, sitting beside him. The fox looked at the different trainers and their pokemon. While Zachary waited, he soon took out his Tarot cards, flipping through them. He wondered if he could divine whom he would be battling. He flipped through the cards-- till he soon found one that caught his eyes among the minor suites. [break][break][break][break] The Emperor , a symbol of masculinity, rule, authority and power. He looked at the card, wondering its meaning in the face of what was to happen. A part of him wished he had more pokemon-- more diversity for his teams, but he had collected quite a few now. Thirty-five now. Many different types, including Psychic , his favorite. [break][break] He knew that it wasn't about what pokemon he collected, but how he raised them. Still he had plenty he wanted to find and have as partners. [break][break] However, he felt a fuzzy nudge. He looked, seeing the Delphox next to him give a reassuring bark. Using his own psychic powers, he pulled a card of his own. He made it fly up. [break][break][break][break] Dizzy bumped his head next to Zachary's shoulder affectionately, telling his trainer he was there and giving him support-- using the card to address himself. [break][break] Zachary smiled, and reached up to scratch Dizzy between the ears. "Silly fox. I know you got my back." Zachary said, comforting the fox. "Still, we been together for years. You are very strong. I also have to raise our other friends too. But if the time comes that you can shine, you bet I'll call on you." he said to his partner. [break][break] Dizzy gave a happy bark of agreement. "Br-bruk!" [break][break]

Eduardo Hisakawa

NOTES

✦ Super Training Mission (May) XXX.[break]

✦ Awaiting challenger in trainer room while looking over Pokemon Tarot Cards. .[break]

✦ XXX

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The Beedrill soon attacked, firing with its deadly and scary Pin Missle! The spikes flew, intending to hit a wide area of the field, including Tarot in its sight as it sat there unmoving. "Tarot, MOVE!!" Zachary cried, frightened to see the psy pokemon hit. [break][break] As the pins was about to hit-- the Abra's eyes glowed behind his little slits. The pins soon came-- and Abra was gone in a flash! [break][break] Zachary blinked to see that Tarot vanished in a small flicker of light, and the stinger totally missed its mark! A look of surprise came to his face-- recognizing TELEPORT. The Abra soon reappeared, in another part of the grassy arena! As another one of the pins risked to hit it, the Abra did it again. IT flickered front, back and away-- evading the barrage of pin missiles with soft sighs as if it was yawning. [break][break] "That Abra is gonna give me a heartattack..." Zachary groaned, seeing as how it was aware the entire time-- either that or was just that attune to its psychic power to teleport when asleep. "Tarot, please! At least wake up!" Zachary shouted. [break][break] As it stopped teleporting, having evaded the stingers, it floated there. "Kurrrrrrrr...." it purred deeply, seeming to be awake in whatever sense that meant, as its little closed eyes suddenly glowed with a red aura of 'awareness'. [break][break]In that moment, a strange light, like teleport surrounded him-- but instead it simply covered his body. It purred as it lifted its head and glowing eyes. Before long, the entire body glowed brightly! [break][break]. [break][break] "T-Tarot?" Zachary gasped, unsure what was going on. [break][break] Finally, the light grew, changed, warped completely to a new shape. Then with the fading light, a new figure stood there. A strange humanoid figure replaced THe abra with pointy ears, long 'whiskers', a large tail, and pointy claws on its feet. ITs face was also marked with a star on its forehead, and its eyes far more open and awake. "Ka...da...bra...." it growled, eyes forward at Josh's direction of the battle. [break][break] Zachary and Dizzy were stunned, seeing Tarot completely transformed. It was no mystery. The Abra had evolved-- but it was very rare for a Pokemon to evolve right during a battle! "Whoh... for a psychic Pokemon Trainer, I didn't see this one coming..." Zachary commented to himself as he took out his Pokedex to see what his Abra became. [break][break][break][break] Zachary looked up from his blue Pokedex, seeing his new Kadabra, looking rather intimidating and cool. He couldn't hide the smile on his face. As a Kadabra, it wouldn't have the same move limitation as Abra did, and was free to finally attack. The dramatic evolution was inspiring, bringing Zachary's confidence up! "This is great. We just may have a chance to win!" Zachary said, and focused on his Kadabra. "Great job, Tarot. Now let's counterattack! Use Confusion!" Zachary shouted. [break][break] However, Tarot just stood there, staring blankly at the other side of the battlefield. It didn't react to any of Zachary's words. [break][break] Zachary blinked, feeling the same dread as before creep back on him. "Um, Tarot? Confusion, please? I could really use your attack powers." he asked. [break][break] As if to answer him finally, the Kadabra Yawned. It wasn't tired -- it was now just acting bored! [break][break] "Oh, NOW YOUR JUST BEING A JERK!!" Zachary cried, his confidence once again shot to rock bottom! [break][break] Josh should be able to tell now what Zachary's problem was. Tarot, his Kadabra, was not obeying his orders! Perhaps it was just what the Pokedex said, that "people with particularly strong psyche can train this pokemon, and Zachary right now, didn't possess one or it wasn't impressed to follow Zachary yet. Either way, the Kadabra was being rebellious and just now taking the fight like it didn't even matter. [break][break] Zachary fell to his knees, once more dismayed. "This sucks..." he sighed. [break][break]

Josh Devlin

NOTES

✦ Tarot dodged Pin Missles with Teleport .[break]

✦ Tarot suddenly undergoes Evolution -- becoming Kadabra[break]

✦ Zachary orders Tarot to use Confusion but yawns, as if bored. The Kadabra refuses to follow Zachary's orders.[break]

✦XXX[break]

✦XXXX

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The shouts and cries of Raichu and Sprigatito could be heard back on the beach as Raichu was now zipping around like a maniac! It sounded like a full of fight, camouflaged by the mass of leaves that showed where they were moving around in. Dizzy and the other Pokemon looked in stupefied surprise as the mass of leaves proceeded closer, presuming that Sprigatito was putting up a fight. Zachary watched as it got closer-- heading to the southern edge of the beach and about to speed right for... [break][break] "Oh no... don't crash, don't crash, Don't--!" [break][break] The mass of swirling leaves sped into the beach-- and met with the cliffside. WHAMM!! A big dustcloud formed from the impact, making Zachary flinch at the cry of the pokemon and the sound of the crash. "That can't be good! Come on, hurry!" he urged, having his Pokemon quickly follow him. [break][break] Further down the beach, Raichu and Sprigatito were in a mess. Morgana was on his back, swirls in his eyes from the dizzying ride and crash. Raichu too was disoriented, now off his tail and finally on his two feet on the sand. The rodent wobbled, trying to regain his balance from the crash. [break][break] "We got you this time!!" Zachary shouted, catching the rodent's attention. Raichu shook his head and turned around-- find himself surrounded by Dizzy, Zachary, Happy and Prophet. All of them glared at Raichu, not happy with what he had done up till this point. Still, the Raichu sparked from his cheeks, prepared to fight. [break][break] Zachary turned to his Mime Jr! "Happy! Metronome!" At the command, Happy began to move in a dance-like theme, trying to conjure a random power! Lucky for him-- something did manifest, that soon caused the ground to move! A mass of brown began to gather to Happy's hands-- becoming a big Mud Bomb! Either by luck or the power of the mime's pure randomness-- Happy threw the ball as it flew upward-- and then burst. [break][break] Raichu panicked as the blob eclipsed him and soon washed over him-- covering the electric mouse in mud! [break][break] Acting on it-- Dizzy soon used Mystical Fire causing the mud to suddenly dry up once it covered. [break][break] As mud and flame swirled-- it soon stopped, revealing the Raichu now half-buried in mud, its head sticking out as it tried to move. [break][break] "Hah! Got you now! " Zachary said, seeing the Raichu now down for the count. He soon got out his Pokeball, and tossed it at him. [break][break] THe ball hit Raichu square in the head-- before he was sucked inside. It wobbled violently, Raichu still having some energy-- but then, it stopped the ball secured. [break][break]

Josh Devlin              

NOTES

✦ Social Thread.[break]

✦ A vicious battle takes place to catch Raichu, but Raichu outsmart them and uses Agility to evade their united attacks. [break]

✦ Raichu escapes -- but soon realizes Sprigatito grabbed on. As Raichu tries to get Morgana off-- he uses LEAFAGE to blind him. [break]

✦ The group witnesses as Raichu is out of control-- slowly zig-zagging back to shore, blinded by the grass pokemon attack [break]

✦XXX[break]

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This was it. Zachary was ready and excited to take part in his first-ever gym battle-- or rather gym challenge. Zachary had every intent, even with his dreams to be a gym leader himself, to rise the ranks and gather the badges he needed. But more than that, Zachary also learned gyms had the right to give unique challenges, not just battles. His friend Josh, a Gym Leader in his own right, was one to bring this to his attention. They had a practice battle, more to evaluate Zachary if he would be a good GYm Leader or not. That aside, the real challenge was now! [break][break] Zachary was now outside, seeing the wide terrain that Josh technically owned as a Gym Leader. He knew his friend was a racing fanatic and loved to ride on all kinds of Pokemon. Zachary had few Pokemon he could possibly ride on, but after his time on his Milotic, and some of Josh's Pokemon, he was starting to love the idea of riding a Pokemon. Shame not many psychic types were 'mountable'. [break][break] Zachary was there now waiting at the track. His other Pokemon were out-- but not the one he intended to use. Dizzy the Delphox, Tarot the Kadabra, Happy the Mime Jr, Prophet the Xatu, and last but not least-- Morgana the Sprigatito. They were to act as spectators up in the stands, along with anyone else there to witness the gym challenge. [break][break] Zachary held the Pokemon he intended to use in his hand, the Pokeball marked now with a mysterious "VII" on it. A sign of Zachary's association to the psychic mystery of the Tarot. The Chariot designation certainly fit THIS specific Pokemon. [break][break] As Josh joined him, Zachary smiled confidently at him. Despite how their battle went, Zachary felt secure in his intent to show his worth-- and claim the Quick Badge as his own. [break][break] "Alright, Josh! Time for us to finally do that race you wanted so badly!" Zachary said as he tossed the Pokeball up, only to snatch it back from the air. [break][break] Holding the ball, he soon tossed it high overhead. "Come on out-- HERMES!!" Zachary shouted, causing the Pokeball to snap open and light to appear. [break][break][break][break] Zachary watched as Raichu emerged, already on his floating tail as he greeted everyone with a roudy "RAI!" as if announcing he was here and expecting applause already. [break][break] Josh would recognize Raichu without a shadow of a doubt-- the same one that faced and struggled to catch back on the water routes on the way to Mawville City. It was quite the adventure as Raichu ran amok on the coast, causing problems for other Pokemon. Having mellowed out a bit, and now under Zachary's care, he was far better mannered-- or so they hoped. Even now, he was still a little bit... cocky. Boastful. [break][break] As the unusually large Raichu floated there with his chest puffed out, Zachary turned to Josh. "I choose Raichu to be my racing partner... if I know how I am gonna exactly ride him though," Zachary said as he looked over Raichu. [break][break] The very sound of 'race' , made Raichu very happy! With a flip-kick of his tail, he did a flip in the air, already sparking with excitement to have a race! This little guy just LOVED to go fast! [break][break] Still, Zachary was baffled. Despite the Raichu being rather larger than most, even almost as tall as a human person, he didn't see it feasible to ride on Raichu's back. "How am I going to ride with Hermes anyway?" Zachary asked. [break][break] Realizing the challenge, Hermes soon smirked and raised his paw as he floated on his large tail. Suddenly via his psychic power-- he took hold of Zachary! [break][break] "Whoh--!!" Zachary cried, lifted up by the Raichu's psychic power. The clever mouse moved Zachary closer and soon over Raichu's tail. Zachary's feet touched the tail's broad narrow surface, feeling a bit of a tight fit to stand on. However as he floated there, Raichu soon barked out more-- reaching its arm behind him to tell Zachary to touch his back! [break][break] Puzzled, but giving it a try, Zachary placed his left hand on Raichu's back while still lifted by the Psychic glow. [break][break] In that moment, the Psychic aura that kept Raichu afloat, also held Zachary too. it no longer felt odd as Zachary felt more 'secure' as he held on to Raichu's back, like momentum was no longer a concern! "Wow... this is so odd. It's like feeling a harness attached to my back keeping me close to Raichu on his tail. I don't feel like I'd fall here." Zachary explained as he rode with Raichu on his tail. [break][break] Giddy, Raichu tested it by circling small rounds around Josh and the other Pokemon. [break][break]

Josh Devlin

NOTES

✦ Gym Challenge -- Quick Badge Attempt.[break]
✦ Zachary's choice for the race is Alola Raichu. Raichu uses Psychic to keep Zachary secure on his tail and not fall off. [break]
✦ His other pokemon will spectate.

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The Mime Jr made every attempt to finish it-- but was struck down by a powerful blow, hitting its weakness again! Happy was sent flying with a cry and tumbled to the ground. It didn't move as the winner was announced as Aaron. Zachary was stunned for a couple seconds, motionless-- but soon shook it off and quickly got to his little friend. [break][break] Zachary quickly knelt down and scooped up his Mime Jr. "Happy, you okay? I'm sorry... " Zachary said, a tear escaping his eye for letting his partner down. Despite the loss, the Mime Jr opened his eyes and gave a kind smile up to Zachary. Eager to help it, Zachary took out one of his potions and sprayed lightly along the Mime Jr,'s body, giving it enough comfort till he could get it back to the Pokemon Center. [break][break] Losing a battle, Zachary felt he was just as at fault of not more for any pokemon loss-- not the pokemon. He did all he could and even did his best with Mime Jr-- his opponent however was just too strong. "You did a good job, buddy. Thank you," he said as he took out his Pokeball, and recalled his Mime Jr. Happy vanished into its light, hopefully being more comfortable inside the ball. [break][break] Zachary saw Aaron approach, figuring he was going to rub the victory in his face or something. However-- instead he shoved his phone in his face instead. "Excuse me, personal space! You can be a bit rude, you know that?" Zachary said, a touch too defensively. However he soon heard his request to trade info. The fact the crowd cheered for them both, did ease Zachary's more defensive concerns. He blinked at the contact, and slowly took out his Poketek to beam the info on it. With a beep, both their data was transferred. [break][break] Zachary had lost. It was his first official match with another person.. even if he had trained and studied on his own before now. Aaron seemed very straight forward, and didn't want pleasantries. It came off like he was cold and uncaring. Despite that, he did seem to want to reach out. "Hey!"Zachary called as Aaron would start to walk away after exchanging info. [break][break] When Aaron would see-- Zachary had a hand extended, offering a handshake. Despite a determined look on his face, Zachary had every intention to be a good sport having lost and learned. "Good game, okay?" Zachary offered, wanting to leave things off on a good note. If this guy wanted a rematch, wanted to meet again... well that certainly wasn't so bad? Zachary felt it too. This guy was a challenging rival. But... one thing Zachary always hoped, was to make new friends. [break][break] So he waited to see if he would accept the handshake.

Aaron Toral

NOTES

✦ Happy is unable to battle. Aaron wins [break]
✦ Zachary exchanges contact info with Aaron & offers to shake hands. [break]
✦ Personal Metronome Rules: A die is rolled and Metronome's effect will be determined by the following. Odd numbers indicate a status-move, even numbers indicate an attack move. 1-33 , will be a weak move, 34-66 will have power between (50-70) , 67 -100 will be 80+ attack power. Type is free to choose for the user. Depending on player cooperation, a lower power move may be selected if the roll is higher.

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The discharge had reached wide-- Dizzy had little damage but only cause he had Clear Mind going. It went overhead for Happy and Prophet was far away-- as was the other pokemon. Josh and his Sharpedo however took a direct hit! They were soon on the ground hurt. [break][break] THAT was the last straw! Bad enough it was recklessly hurting pokemon, now humans too?! This little guy had to be stopped! Dizzy growled, fully agreeing to that comment. "That's it Raichu! Time to put the breaks on you!" he shouted. [break][break] Acting like a tough guy, Raichu just barked in a boastful tone. [break][break] "Dizzy-- use Flamethrower! Happy, use Light Screen!" he shouted. [break][break] Following his trainer's lead, Dizzy jumped up front and inhaled sharply. With a howl, he sent a flamethrower out, attempting to catch the rodent in his blaze. [break][break] Happy had erected a barrier of Lightscreen-- a sheen of rainbow light to give some protection, but it wasn't going to stop Raichu long enough! [break][break] As the flame started to come, Raichu glowed-- and suddenly became a blur. [break][break] It had used AGILITY again! This time, it was using speed to easily levitate around the place. Now at blinding speeds, it dashed all over the place, popping up one place, vanishing and appearing in the next. [break][break] Zachary, Dizzy and the others looked around, trying to catch sight of the zippy rodent. "Darn it! It's going too fast!" Zachary cried out. [break][break] Happy's head was moving around to try and find it but it kept going away-- till suddenly Raichu was behind the Mime Jr with a mischievous look in his eye. [break][break] Zachary caught sight of it right in the corner of his eye above Happy. "Happy! Look out!" he cried. [break][break] However-- it was too late as Raichu gave a flip. A ball of electricity shined as it used ELECTRO BALL on the Mime Jr. [break][break] The flash of electricity and shock , even with Light Screen, delivered a powerful shock that sent Mime Jr flying backwards! The poor mime tumbled in the sand, stunned by the violent electric attack. [break][break] "Hey! Pick on someone your own size you big jerk!" Zachary shouted, not sure if it understood or not what it was doing was just mean! "Dizzy-- use Psychic!" [break][break] Dizzy's eyes glowed once more, intending now to use Psychic on Raichu himself, to restrict and throw the Electric mouse away. However... Raichu was also using Psychic the entire time-- and actively pushed back. IT became a game of 'tug of war' between the two psychic types, as sparks of energy crackled between them. [break][break] However-- then something came from behind! An orb of darkness-- a Shadow Ball! Raichu saw it--coming from the Xatu on the cliffside. Zachary's Xatu had joined the fight! [break][break] Sadly, it was not successful, as Raichu used his Agility and swept into high gear! In a flash-- Raichu was gone, zipped out using its great speed and caused the Shadow Ball to fly forward and erupt! The blast sent sand and shadow flying, hitting Dizzy with the recoil! [break][break] Zachary coughed as the sand flew, and everything on the beach was in chaos as Raichu zipped through the beach. It passed by the Delphox, Zachary, and even his other Pokemon recklessly-- before it took a sharp turn and flew through the air! [break][break] It hopped over Happy's Reflect wall-- and the moment it hit the water,--- it sped away at a break-neck speed! [break][break] It all happened in the span of 30 seconds, and Zachary looked absolutely dumbfounded. His best laid plans fell to pieces in the face of one hyperactive electric pokemon. He was stunned, as he looked around. "Is... Is everyone okay?" Zachary gasped, and coughed-- seeing how badly everyone was hurt. Luckily his pokemon were more stunned than injured, especially Happy who took a big hit. Zachary helped his Mime Jr back up, his head buried in the sand. [break][break] As Zachary soon got to Josh-- something was not right. [break][break] "Wait... is someone here missing?" he asked. Zachary looked around to take a headcount. Dizzy was there, of course, along with Happy who sat next to him. Prophet was up on the cliff... Cetus was resting on the shallow waters of the beach recovering. Calypso was there, knocked down by Raichu's escape, so was Josh--[break][break] "Um... Josh!" Zachary shouted, now his eyes wide with worry as he saw who was missing! "Have you seen my Sprigatito?!" he shouted. [break][break]

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[break][break] Raichu was now in high speed, having properly given the slip to the humans and their pokemon. He beamed with impish pride as he boasted to himself. However-- then then heard something. [break][break] Mrrreeow...[break][break] Raichu heard the sound and looked around, but didn't see anything. Shaking it off, he continued to speed away from the island. [break][break] "Mree---mrrrow!" [break][break] Hearing it again, Raichu looked around as it rushed forward, unaware of the source of the cry. He then looked down-- and saw it. [break][break] Of all things, someone had clung on to his surfing-tail when he charged through the beach! Clinging just to the rim of his tail was none other than Morgana-- the Sprigatito kitten! The little cat slowly tried to claw his way up the tail while its hind legs hung from the back-- holding on as tight as it could. The cat had a disapproving look on its face as it got closer to getting on. [break][break] Raichu showed a vein along his forehead at the sight that the cat had jumped on! He barked back at him-- saying in a Raichu manner 'I DON'T TAKE CAT HITCHHIKERS!!' Now angry, the Raichu began to jump on his tail-- making it rock like a see-saw! [break][break] Morgana was tossed up and down, hanging on just by his little cat claws. Resilliant and stubborn, the grass cat continued to climb up. This little cat wasn't about to be picked on by an overgrown rat! As Morganna finally clawed up, Raichu tried to kick the cat off, but Morganna dug its claws into its tail to hold on. [break][break] "Mrreeeee--" Morganna growled, and suddenly glowed. "MRRREOOOOW!!!" [break][break] Morgana suddenly erupted from its mane a series of leaves-- shooting Leafage out at Raichu! [break][break] The swarm of a leaf attack, flew all around Raichu, getting on him as well as blinding his own vision as he now was flying blind. [break][break]

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[break][break] Back on shore, Zachary was still worried as he couldn't find Sprigatito and losing the Raichu-- but soon as he was tending to Josh and the others-- they saw something odd. The spot where Raichu was flying-- was replaced by a big mass of green leaves that swarmed around something. It moved in jagged patterns, all over the water as if it was out of control. "What the MUCK is that...?!" he gasped, and soon seeing the leaves, knew it could only be one thing! "MORGANA?! How did he get out there?!" Zachary cried. [break][break] It was now clear to them that Morgana had hitched a ride onto Raichu, and thanks to the cat-- Raichu was flying out of control, blinded by the Leafage attack. [break][break] Josh could see the results too where he was.

Josh Devlin              

NOTES

✦ Social Thread.[break]

✦ A vicious battle takes place to catch Raichu, but Raichu outsmart them and uses Agility to evade their united attacks. [break]

✦ Raichu escapes -- but soon realizes Sprigatito grabbed on. As Raichu tries to get Morgana off-- he uses LEAFAGE to blind him. [break]

✦ The group witnesses as Raichu is out of control-- slowly zig-zagging back to shore, blinded by the grass pokemon attack [break]

✦XXX[break]

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Zachary's confidence dropped at Josh's either ignorance or assistance to continue. Abra was great-- at running away! While its evolutions were powerful and why Zachary wanted him so badly starting out, Abra was not strong enough. The only move that Abra knew at that stage was Teleport! As a combatant for a gym, he wasn't the ideal choice and Josh should have known that! Either way, he didn't wait! [break][break] The battle began as the Beedril was the first up. MORE GOOD NEWS!! Zachary couldn't contain his repulse as he stepped back, afraid of the Beedrill. THings just were getting bad to worse now with the Focus Energy going off! [break][break] Zachary turned to his Abra in the middle of the arena, just still as ever. "Tarot please, I'm begging you! Just move! Jump! Dodge-- anything!!" Zachary cried. [break][break] The Abra just hovered there, its head lightly bobbing as it seemed to nap right there, even with the loud buzzing of the incoming enemy! [break][break] Zachary slouched forward, disappointed. "I'm doomed..." he groaned.[break][break][break][break] Dizzy was behind Zachary with an equally reflective look of pity on his trainer. Wordlessly, the fox reached a paw to Zachary's shoulder and patted him as if to say 'there there'...[break][break] If Josh knew it, he was playing ignorant! Abra was a sitting duck! Further, he wasn't obeying ANY of Zachary's orders. [break][break] The Beedrill was going to attack without any resistance! [break][break]

Josh Devlin

NOTES

✦ Zachary cannot switch out pokemon .[break]

✦ Zachary orders Tarot to be on guard -- but fails as Abra is napping[break]

✦ Dizzy consoles Zachary by patting him on the shoulder. .[break]

✦XXX[break]

✦XXXX

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"Here it comes... Everyone get ready!" Zachary shouted to his team. Happy got ready up front, ready to do what it had to do. Dizzy was nearby, using Calm Mind to prepare. Xatu watched from above, but still out of the way. Calypso and Spriggatito were nearby, out of the way as Cetus watched it unfold from safety. [break][break] Zachary watched as Josh rode the Mega SHarpedo-- and keeping up with Raichu's speed. The raichu looked almost giddy with challenge as it rushed to catch up and cut off the SHarpedo. It continued to use Psychic to manipulate the waves-- soon jumping overhead of the Sharpedo and its rider! As Josh was thrown off by the Shark's wild movements, rolling onto the beach-- Raichu's wave soon came, crashing down upon the beach towards them all! [break][break] "Now! Happy, Reflector!" Zachary shouted. At his call, Raichu was airborne and Happy raised his arms. A near-invisible barrier appeared, this time reaching far wider around them. While it didn't stop Raichu's big-air jump, it stopped the waves from hitting them all! It also boxed in anyone from heading back into the water, making a 'wall'. [break][break] Raichu soon flew onto the sandy beach-- still levitating via its tail as it zipped along the beach, kicking up sand as it moved inward, spying the others. Happy soon turned, prompted to stop the Raichu. "Now, use Dazzling Gleam! " Zachary shouted, causing Happy to release a powerful glow of dazzling light. The move was more blinding than effective, flashing the Raichu with its brilliance. [break][break] "Dizzy! DO IT!!" Zachary cried, signaling them to spring the trap. [break][break] The Raichu continued to fly -- reaching the edge of the cliff, and to everyone's surprise, began to fly up the wall-- a vertical climb via its speed and momentum! It was like a skateboarder as well as a surfer! As the rodent began its descend, intending to ride into them--, Dizzy took action! [break][break] Dizzy's eyes glowed, using Psychic as he controlled the ground below as the rodent doubled back. The sand seemed to heave upward-- looking like a wave of its own, but soon as Raichu intended to ride over it-- the sand dispersed, revealing the green net of vines and seaweed! [break][break] "RAII!!" Raichu cried as it flew right into the net, tumbling as the net crumbled with him, tangling him inside it as Dizzy controlled it to fold it shut! The net and the contained Raichu crashed into the sand with a tumble. [break][break] Zachary got closer as Dizzy's psychokinesis ended, seeing Raichu tangled and trapped in the net! [break][break] A smile came to him! "WE GOT HIM! YES!!" Zachary cheered, causing his other Pokemon to get optimistic. Zachary smiled as he got closer, seeing the now grumpy Raichu with its arms crossed, trapped under the net. "Not so cocky now, are you?" Zachary said, making Dizzy also bark in a scolding gesture. [break][break] It would of ended there... but...[break][break] The Raichu then suddenly had a wicked gleam and smirk on its face! Sparks discharged from his cheeks as it began to growl. Having a bad feeling, Zachary took a step back, unsure what it was doing. "Raaaaaiiiiiiii---CHUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!" [break][break] THe electric/psychic hybrid suddenly released a very strong DISCHARGE move, sending lightning bolts scattering everywhere-- and tearing the net apart! The electric attack fried its bonds and it became undone, becoming charred and dried bits of leaves and foliage. [break][break] Raichu stood there, all the more cocky as if to say 'did you really think that would stop me?!'. Zachary lowered his arms from the flash and saw Raichu look even more fierce. "Um... maybe we go with plan B..." he said. [break][break] Dizzy gave an angry bark-- voicing "THERE IS NO PLAN B!!" in fox-talk. [break][break] Raring to go, the Raichu hopped into the air, flipped and once again was on its enlarged tail, hovering in the air. He wasn't even bothered if it was 3 against 1-- the rodent was that overconfident. [break][break]

Josh Devlin              

NOTES

✦ Social Thread.[break]

✦ Josh's efforts lure Raichu into the sandbar and beach-- where Happy uses Reflect to protect them from the tidal wave. [break]

✦ Dizzy uses CALM MIND & PSYCHIC and springs the trap with the net. [break]

✦ Raichu suddenly grins under the net-- and uses DISCHARGE to break free. Raichu is now eager to fight and still as fast as ever! [break]

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Dizzy's smart thinking made the perfect bait to bring in the vain and egocentric Raichu to them. Of course, Josh was not willing to sit around and wait. So the impulsive GYm Leader took off on his Mega Sharpedo to prepare to face Raichu. Zachary looked glumly as he swam away, overly eager to clash with him. "Someone's eager," Zachary commented to Dizzy, causing the Fox to give a similar reaction and bark in agreement. [break][break] About 10 minutes passed-- and it was a waiting game for a bit. Josh was probably swimming around, while the others waited on the beach. Prophet was perched on the top of the nearby cliff acting like a 'lookout' with its large, unblinking eyes over the horizon. Meanwhile Calypso waited patiently, while Morganna the Sprigatito attempted to catch her swishing tail. Zachary kept an active eye out but didn't see anything. Dizzy's fire signal soon faded-- the picture and flame vanishing from view. [break][break] There was a moment of doubt-- till Xatu suddenly jumped alert. As if it was about to go to sleep-- its eyes snapped open and it started letting out loud caws, waving its big wings. Zachary looked up at him and then quinted for the distance. [break][break] It was subtle, but a small dot and swell could be seen on the horizon. It was similar to what they saw before! [break][break] To Xatu's sharp eyes-- with Miracle Eye the bird saw it-- the Raichu incoming riding on its psychic-generated wave as it floated in its airspace. [break][break] "It's here! " Zachary shouted to his Pokemon and to Josh. Zachary turned to the other water Pokemon who were waiting with them. "Okay guys! I need you to get out of here. Find somewhere safe around the island till things die down, okay?" he tried to say to them. Catching his meaning, majority began to swim away to find safer waters... [break][break] Out on the ocean, the Raichu got closer and closer-- a seemingly Nasty Plot already forming on its mischievous face. It had seen Dizzy's fiery challenge, and was now electrified! [break][break] It was too far off shore to do anything on Zachary's end, but Josh was more and able to take action if he wanted. "Josh! It's coming! Remember the plan! GET IT TO THE SHORE!" Zachary shouted as loud as he could to him. His other Pokemon stood ready, anticipating when to face the Raichu and into their trap! [break][break]

Josh Devlin              

NOTES

✦ Social Thread.[break]

✦ The Wild Pokemon and Zachary's all work together to make a trap.[break]

✦ After some waiting-- Raichu is spotted off the west horizon and speeding their way on a wave. [break]

✦ Raichu is all riled up from Dizzy's challenge and has Nasty Plot ready. [break]

✦Zachary shoutes to Josh to lure it to the shore! [break]