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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Oct 24, 2010 18:47:21 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Still smirking slightly, Joshua gave a curt nod. Artemis, clearly displaying that she was going to be just as finicky as her partner, Eris, gave a confidant purr, flicking her tail back and forth. <Not bad?> she challenged the trainer, arching a brow at him thinly. <I'll show you exactly how 'not bad' I am.> She could tell that she and Eris were making the Pidgey nervous, and she gave a slightly sadistic smile, licking her lips threateningly, taunting her opponent. "Focus," Joshua said quietly, his voice carrying a hard edge. He cared for what Pokemon that he had, but they had to win this battle. He wouldn't lose against this kid, someone whose Pokemon obviously didn't respect him as much as his own did.
He chuckled under his breath when the Taillow did not wake from her slumber. In his opinion, they had this battle won already, but he wouldn't stop with strategy. If you thought you were all powerful and gave up right away, you'd get your ass kicked. He nodded at his two cat Pokemon, a silent way of saying 'way to go', or 'good job'.
The Pidgey kicked up sand at that moment, making Artemis cry out in shock and slight pain. <How... dare...> she started in a low and angry hiss.
"Hit it back!" Joshua commanded, narrowing his eyes. He didn't like the idea of that stupid Pidgey hurting his companions. "Use Attract!" Maybe if they could make the Pidgey a little more vulnerable, they could turn the tables of this battle yet.
Blinking from the pain in her eyes, but eager to obey, she gave a sweet purr in the general direction of the Pidgey, waving her tail in a flirty manner. <Oh, could you really hurt little old me?> Artemis asked in a simpering tone, pouting at her opponent cutely.
Eris, meanwhile, was knocked off balance by the Tackle. Angered, she growled at him, and made to attack, but Joshua stopped her with a quick, "No, not yet. Hit the Taillow again, use Scratch." She glared fiercely at him for a moment, wanting to flay the bird that had just hit her instead, but she obediently raked her claws in the direction of the sleeping bird, muttering an, "I hope you're happy," in a low tone under her breath.
Artemis used Attract on Pidgey!Eris used Scratch on Taillow!
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Post by Sp❣rit on Oct 24, 2010 19:40:03 GMT -5
- Not expecting the Glameow’s claws to come after Jude so soon, Garett could only watch helplessly from the sidelines as the blue bird was scratched into waking up. With a pained squeal, she shot upright after the Glameow’s claws raked down her backside. Blinking rapidly to try and hold back her tears, she weakly flapped her wings in order to keep her balance on the ground. The damage she suffered during her sleep was only starting to kick in right now, and from what it felt like, it wasn’t good at all.
- She wavered; facing the two Pokemon as Juno temporarily breathed a sigh of relief, having feared that Jude was out of the game. His hopes were soon dashed like rain drops colliding with the ground as she fell into a slump, unable to endure any more hits that the feline had to offer her. Gulping, the Pidgey turned to face the other two Pokemon with a twitch of fear, taking a nervous step back. The Skitty’s Attract had no effect on him, since the Sand Attack in her eyes kept reminding him of the demon she really was.
- ”…Dang. Jude, return. Juno, looks like it’s up to you. Sand Attack on the Glameow, and give it a Tackle to boot.” Garret felt a weight ease itself into the Pokeball in his hand as Jude was sucked into it, getting the rest she deserved. Luckily that meant that he wouldn’t have to worry about her pranks for a while, but he still couldn’t help but feel some sort of pity for her. She looked completely different when she was so…lifeless. The Pidgey before him was his last hope, and he already knew that the Skitty was a few levels above him.
- Hell, the Glameow was even stronger than the Skitty. He could tell from the power of the attacks she used, compared to everyone else’s. Juno gave a nervous gulp, legs shivering in fear as he followed through with the orders. They were both halfhearted attacks, too scared to use them at full power after realizing that he had to fight them alone. Using one wing to shield his eyes, he flapped a weak spray of sand at the Glameow. Then, holding in his breath, he charged forward with eyes closed with his feet firmly attached to the ground, too scared to even look at his opponent.
::taillow:: Has been knocked out. Artemis and Eris gain half a level.
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Oct 31, 2010 23:25:36 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Joshua's lips pressed into a hard line as the dozing bird was awakened. This could definitely put a kink in his plans, provided the two birds followed the idea of tag-teaming against one of his own. But doubt in his own Pokemon lasted only a fleeting second. They were a great team, and it was clear that the bird was weakened. "Wait," he commanded quietly, seeing that both cats were on edge and preparing to leap at the Taillow once again, upon his command. He had a feeling that the fight was won against this one, and there was no need for overkill, metaphorically. Sure enough, the blue-winged bird slumped over, and Joshua gave a curt nod of approval, along with a smirk, to the two cats. "Good work," he told them. "But this battle isn't over yet. I don't want you slacking."
"You got it," Artemis replied, nodding in return.
Eris' response was much more typical. "Slack? Me? Hmph! I'm offended you'd even consider the idea!" The kitten extended her claws, working them into the ground below and lashing her tail. She was going to make these final moves count. That bird looked good enough to eat for lunch, but she knew Joshua would not agree with her taking a bite out of him. So if she couldn't make a snack out of him, she'd at least make sure he was down and out, just like Jude.
"Right, let's finish this. Eris, use Scratch! Artemis, Tail Whip, then Tackle!"
Both were slightly off their game, thanks to the sand that had been kicked into their eyes. But Eris had managed to blink some of the first spray out, and the second was much weaker. She hoped that the misshapen mass she was aiming for was, indeed, the Pidgey. Artemis followed her partners lead as soon as she'd wagged her tail in the direction of her foe, turning around and leaping toward Juno with a snarl.
Artemis used Tail Whip and Tackle on Pidgey!Eris used Scratch on Pidgey!
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Nov 1, 2010 3:20:34 GMT -5
Defense lowered, Juno tried to escape the blinding combination of the two cats' moves, but couldn't. The Skitty slammed into him, startling him and preventing him from dodging the Glameow's claws, which actually drew blood. Looking at the blood that dripped from the painful wound on his chest, Juno lost the will to battle. He slowly descended to the ground, then landed on his back, feet in the air as he lost consciousness. Garett rolled his eyes and returned Juno. "...Good battle I guess," he conceded before breaking into a sprint towards Ile Electrique's Pokemon Center. Garett has been defeated. Eris and Artemis each earn .5 of a level. [/I]
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 2, 2010 21:14:45 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Watching the bird fall, seeing his Glameow's claws flash with the scarlet color of bloodshed, Joshua felt a rare and alarming satisfaction kindle in his chest. He was rather surprised at this development, seeing that he usually cringed at the sight of Pokemon being hurt, but seeing his own Pokemon prevail overrode those feelings of concern and guilt. He was hardening his emotions to the feeling, steeling them as he'd steeled them against his family. Pokemon died every day, by their own hands. A little bloodshed was nothing.
"Good fight," Joshua said flatly, "But in the end, I still beat you." There was little sympathy for the trainer in his tone. He felt perhaps a little bad for the downed bird, but not much. They had been up for the battle, and they'd paid the price for taking him on.
The trainer took off rather quickly, and Joshua jerked his head to the two felines. "That was an impressive battle. But we've got to keep moving." He wanted to get at least close to Electric City before the night fell, and it was already starting to get dark. Not that he was afraid of the dark. In fact, he welcomed the fall of night, and so did his Pokemon. Cats were nocturnal, after all. But he wanted to get some more training in before he actually took on the gym. Even his confidence wasn't that great. He knew that he'd need to toughen up before he faced some of the bigger challenges.
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Nov 3, 2010 7:52:39 GMT -5
Cat? Cat?! CAAAAT! Rattata squealed before he could stop himself. Cats were his biggest fear ever since a pair of mating Glameow had snatched his sister when they'd gone foraging together, then laughed and made him watch while they killed her, licking the blood off their claws. They had then chased him all the way back to his den, which they thankfully couldn't get into.Violent death was a constant threat of nature. And now Rattata was far from his den and if these cats saw him... what would they do to him? He tried to best to stay low in the long grass, but his quivering rustled the leaves with all the subtlety of a Wailord, telegraphing his presence to anyone who wanted an easy kill. ::rattata::
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 5, 2010 13:25:42 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eris stiffened, and it caused Joshua to give pause, furrowing his brow in confusion. She seemed almost excited about something, her whiskers were quivering and her tail started lashing back and forth. He saw the cause for her thrills a moment later in the form of a not-so-subtle Rattata attempting to hide in some bushes. He didn't really want another Pokemon, at least not a rat like this one. But both Eris and Artemis seemed mighty excited about the prospect of going after it. Cats were natural hunters, after all.
Wouldn't it be cruel to send that Pokemon to a hard fate, you ask? Tag-teaming against him with two feral cats? The thing was, Joshua was starting not to give a damn. Watching his Pokemon ready to give up everything for him in the face of Blaze's attack, it had affected him a little. If everyone else could be so ruthless, why should Joshua attempt to give more of a damn than they did? Besides, his cats needed the training experience, anyways. Noticing Eris eying him hopefully, he nodded. "After it," he ordered, and the two really didn't have to be told twice. Both femmes rocketed into the bushes at once.
Still, there would have to be some strategy to this. "Artemis, Tail Whip," he said icily, and she paused to glance at him, likely wondering why he wasn't just letting them have their own way. "Lower it's defenses, you'll defeat it faster." Nodding at his instruction, Artemis wagged her tail temptingly in the Rattata's direction, attempting to distract him.
"Now, Eris! Fake Out!"
The navy-furred feline didn't waste time in rushing toward her opponent, acting as if she was going to scratch up his flank. Last minute, she changed tune and aimed her sharp claws toward his face, instead.
"Tackle him, Artemis!"
Skitty attempted to plow into his side after Artemis had attacked.
Artemis used Tail Whip and Tackle!Eris used Fake Out!
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 5, 2010 16:57:06 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The poor rat Pokémon was easily reeled in by the combination of attacks, all three doing as they were supposed to with acute accuracy. Joshua was perhaps a little alarmed that this wasn't disturbing him at all, but the beauty of his huntresses outweighed his sympathy. He was turning just as cold as his father had always wanted him to be, and for what reason? It was easier this way. Not caring was a lot easier than giving a damn, and he was pretty sure he preferred it.
Of course, he still cared about his own Pokémon. They meant the world to him. But he'd train them harder now, toughen them up. He needed a strong team if he himself was to be strong. He wasn't worried at all about Artemis and Eris. The two felines complimented one another flawlessly in battle, and they listened to him, for the most part. Eris was a difficult one, but he wouldn't have her any other way.
The rat Pokémon flinched, not attacking the two cats who'd ganged up on him. This was perfect. "Artemis, repeat what you just did, it worked great! Eris, switch it up - Growl, then Scratch it!"
Artemis wagged her tail at the purple rat, while Eris gave a cute little growl, eying the Pokémon hungrily. She couldn't believe that her trainer was actually letting them do this. And hell, it was so much fun! Artemis attempted to bowl over the rat, meanwhile Eris flicked out dancing ivory claws and slashed them toward his flank this time. <You're mine, buddy,> she hissed hungrily through gritted teeth.
Artemis used Tail Whip and Tackle!Eris used Growl and Scratch!
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Post by Dracken on Nov 7, 2010 18:18:39 GMT -5
The Rattata screamed in horror. As all of the attacks hit him at once he was thrown backwards. His little head spun, but he had (maybe...) one attack in him! Staggering to his little feet he tried for a Tackle, though it was slow and he was still scared of the cat-like Pokemon he tried his best! Though he should have stayed at home today in the safely of his little house and not in this awful world!
::rattata::
used Tackle! Is weakening.
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 7, 2010 18:46:57 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Joshua could see that the Rattata was weakening, and that the Tackle wouldn't do much even if it hit. Artemis didn't even try to dodge the Tackle, allowing the rat to plow into her before she attempted to knock him toward Eris with a kittenish smirk. This was all a game to the two cat Pokemon, and though their trainer should have called them off a long while ago, Joshua was actually smirking as he observed the two at play. "Good work, you two," he praised warmly, pleased with the two of them. "Finish it off on your own, you don't need my help for that."
Finish it off? Eris' ears perked with interest as she heard this, and she grinned excitedly at Artemis. They were really going to be allowed to kill the stupid rat, it wasn't just a ploy. When the purple-furred Pokemon was close enough to her, she fazed out of view and zipped behind it, plowing her paw into it's skull, or at least aiming for the skull, to try and stun her opponent with a Faint Attack. She didn't bother growling to lower it's attack, or putting it to sleep. It wasn't very strong to begin with, and it wouldn't be as fun if they eased it's suffering.
Hit by Tackle.Artemis used Tackle!Eris used Faint Attack!
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Post by Sp❣rit on Nov 7, 2010 20:43:50 GMT -5
☼ Has fainted. Eris and Artemis gain .5 levels.
- Oh the shame! Oh the misery! Being attacked by two cats at once was more than enough to make his heart nearly jump out of his mouth. How it would've loved to run away, but he kind of needed it to like, live. He made a mad dash away from the Skitty, aware that her adorable Tail Whip was a fake. A fake! Even worse, that Glameow was trying to be just as sweet with her growls.
- No! He refused to believe it. He lashed his tail threateningly at the two cats before they both double teamed him, batting him around as if he was a toy. With a final, pained breath in his last moment of consciousness, the Rattata muttered <Oh screw you fate...> before fainting. Those were some nice last words, weren't they?
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 7, 2010 21:19:41 GMT -5
JOSHUA DONOVAN DALE.mirror lie to me, tell me you can see && maybe you won't be able to recognize me now- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "It's getting away!" Joshua hissed through gritted teeth. Oh no it didn't! You didn't just run away from a battle, not unless you were a fucking coward. In a flash of wicked cruelty even more severe than normal, he glanced at his two cats. "Block off the exits. Don't let it escape." In response, the two cats split apart from one another and cut off the ways of escape, tails lashing and eyes glinting hungrily. But it seemed that using further force was not necessary, for the Rattata mumbled something, then fainted.
The two cats wasted no time in rushing it's unconscious body, quickly reaping the benefits of their combined teamwork and their high levels, compared to the weak Pokemon on the routes. "Ready for the city?" he queried lightly, smirking when Eris licked her lips and drew a dainty paw over one ear.
She cocked her head. <Of course. Why do you ask?>
He pointed up ahead, where the trees thinned out to become the very city they'd been looking for. "Let's go."
And so the three, Pokemon and trainer alike, finally exited the first route in favor of the Electric City.
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Post by (ノಠ益ಠ on Nov 7, 2010 21:21:00 GMT -5
OOC: FIN. FIN. AT LAST, FIN.
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