ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 24, 2010 22:54:59 GMT -5
'If only I had brought my rocking chair.'
Not much more than a bump on a log, Gertrude flipped through a page of her magazine. She'd been walking at a steady pace since leaving Professor Winter and thought it wise to take a well-deserved break. There was no sense to wear herself out before reaching the first city, after all. Her eyes strained to read the small font, thanks to it being so overcast.
A small white and blue bird was also perched on the log, not too far from the old woman but also not nuzzling up to her. They had just met and the poor bird was nervous at being brought into the wild like this. She cautiously looked around and every sound, from a rustling leaf to a Pidgey's cry, caused her to jump. A steady hand was placed on her back and the woman looked down at her with a smile.
"No need to be so frightened, my dear. Why, I bet you could take on any Pokemon you wished." She fondly patted the bird on her head, earning a chirp, before returning to her reading.
The Wingull, dubbed Juliet after discovering she couldn't be Romeo II, scooted a bit closer to her new Trainer and fluffed her feathers. The old woman's voice was coarse and gravelly, but she seemed kind and smelled faintly of old books and peppermint tea. [/justify]
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Post by Warr on Dec 25, 2010 1:18:18 GMT -5
Bubbles fluttered in the air, moving with the precision of a master. A child had spent many days mastering these beautiful bubbles, and spent even longer mastering the right flight path for them. It was beautiful, and near the edge of the grass, a blue and yellow Pokemon -the Pond Skater, Surskit- scuttled near the grass, happily moving to and fro as it watched its bubbles above. Occasionally, the little maestro or maestro-ette would send another flurry of bubbles into the air, as sheltered against the grass. The land was moist- from freezing rains and frequent snow, and it felt good to have shelter. ::Surskit:: Wild Surskit appeared.
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 25, 2010 12:26:11 GMT -5
She hadn't noticed to dainty bug until a bubble floated by and -pop!- landed right on her nose. She looked down rather startled, expecting Juliet to have caused it. But the bird was staring odd into the distance, seemingly mesmerized. Gertrude followed her gaze and spotted the Surskit and its multitude of bubbles. Why, it was a beautiful sight! She couldn't help but let out a joyful laugh and she clapped in delight. "What a darling little creature, eh, Juliet?"But the bird just fluttered anxiously. Wasn't she supposed to be battling it right now? That's what Trainers did with their Pokemon, right? Did Gertrude not trust her to do well?! In a fit of embarrassment, she began to flap her wings and accidentally whipped up a small Twister headed straight towards the poor Surskit. Juliet summoned a Twister! Oopsie-daisy! [/justify]
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Post by DR-@@GON on Dec 25, 2010 23:18:19 GMT -5
::surskit:: Pokemon encounter ! The Surskit was overjoyed that he had an appreciative audience, and he quickly conjured up more Bubbles for the woman to enjoy. However, he'd barely blown another round before he was swept up in a small tornado of sorts. He gave a few squeaks of pain as his minute body twirled around in the air, but he stopped as the small tornado left and dropped him on his spider butt.
<Hey! What's the big idea?> Squealed the little insect, directed toward the insolent blue-ringed bird. <I was tryina put on a show for this pretty miss!> The young insect scowled, but made no attack towards the flying type. Best not to lower oneself to their level, he believed.
::surskit:: Surskit is outraged!
TUNES|| None TAGS|| Modded ! TALK|| :] [/size]
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 26, 2010 13:19:33 GMT -5
Juliet fluttered about, even more embarrassed that she didn't have a lot of control over her attacks. True, she was still young, and most of her kind wouldn't learn such a powerful move, but she'd let her trainer down! <I'm really really sorry! I didn't mean to, honest,> she cried at the bug. Tears began to well up in her beady black eyes and as she let out a sob, water shot from from her mouth. Gertrude stood up, albeit with difficulty, but managed to knock over her pocketbook. Juliet's Pokeball proceeded to roll away and the old lady waddled after it, trying to hurry before her Wingull hurt herself. Of course, hurrying for a 76 year old wasn't very fast, and the soggy ground sucked on her shoes with each step. Juliet used Cry Me A River Water Gun!
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Post by Dracken on Dec 26, 2010 16:02:12 GMT -5
The Surskit spitted out the tears water from his mouth. He scowled at the old lady and the Wingull. <Hey! If you don't like it just say so! No need to cry about it!> he said. He then opened his own mouth and a barrage of bubbles came the Wingull's way. The Bubble shot at least ten towards it.
::surskit:: hit by Water Gun, not very effective... used Bubble!
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 26, 2010 20:59:47 GMT -5
More bubbles floated in the air towards Gertrude and Juliet, though these weren't just for show. A few hit Juliet though she was quick to shake it off. Gertrude wasn't so lucky when one hit her on the bottom right when she stooped over to pick up the Pokeball. She promptly toppled over and got mud on her favorite coat! The kind old lady became angry with both Pokémon and she'd give them a stern talking to once she got up. Which would take quite a few moments longer since her cane seemed intent on sinking into the soft earth. Instead she called out things such as 'silly hooligans' and threatening to 'bend you over my knee for a spanking!' Juliet didn't hear, though, focused on what was turning into her first battle. She gave as cute a Growl as she could before flapping up another Twister. <Take that, you!>Juliet (and Gertrude) were hit by Bubble! But it wasn't very effective (to Juliet.) Gertrude used Rage?! Juliet used Growl and Twister!
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Dec 27, 2010 10:45:40 GMT -5
Surskit gasped in shock at the old lady falling. At her age, that couldn't be good. And now she was talking about him being a hooligan and spanking him. Surskit winced at the thought of the old lady sending him flying with her cane. He did feel a little guilty though, and was about to apologise when the Wingull's growl reached his ears. Looking up at the Wingull, he was just in time to get swept up by his second Twister in a minute. It was Surskit's lucky day. Squealing as the gust buffeted him to and fro, picking him up and then cruelly slamming him down, he shrieked his protest at the cruel treatment. >Stop doing that!<He released a thick golden syrup from his body; the syrup was scented with a sugary sweet flavour that was designed to distract preadatory Pokemon, though anyone could smell it. That done, he blew a stream of bubbles at the Wingull's eyes. ::surskit:: Surskit used Sweet Scent and Bubble. [/B]
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 27, 2010 13:12:10 GMT -5
Sniff, sniff, sniff. <Wow, you sure do smell nice, Surskit!> Juliet forgot all about the battle she'd decided to start and instead waddled towards the gently wafting fragrance. She shook her tail feathers in delight! She didn't notice the barrage of bubbles coming towards her and was so overwhelmed with the scent that she couldn't jump out of the way. She was hit head-on and she flopped to the ground, rather dazed. But she soon hopped to her feet, panting and with an angry scowl across her beak. <That was a cheap trick! I'll show you!> And she fluttered her wings and took flight. She skimmed the ground and darted behind trees, hoping the Surskit might lose track of her. Once she felt she had her foe surprised, she summoned another Twister. Unbeknown to her, however, Surskit and Gertrude were now lined up...if Surskit was hit, surely he'd fly towards where she was. Gertrude had just managed to get to her feet but when she turned to look to where Juliet was, the bird wasn't there. She had half a mind to march right over there but she was tired with the effort of righting herself. She merely sighed and rolled her eyes while stooping again to pick up her ruined magazine. And it has such a nice Lava Cookie recipe, too. Juliet was hit by Bubble! Juliet used Twister! [/justify]
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Post by Dracken on Dec 27, 2010 18:00:52 GMT -5
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<Whoa whoa whoa whoooooa!> The Surskit was caught in the Twister, he was thrown to the left, then to the right and fell to the ground. He got up and the world stopped spinning.
He then unleashed his Sweet Scent again, the sweet smelling pink aroma drifted through the air. Then, he shot a barrage of Bubbles again towards the Wingull.
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
Posts: 26
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 28, 2010 12:39:07 GMT -5
Gertrude had finally had enough of all this nonsense and lallygagging. She took her place on the edge of the impromptu battlefield and raised her cane into the air. "Don't give up now, Juliet!" Her Wingull had been slowed down again by the Sweet Scent and was hit with the Surskit's Bubbles once more. She was beginning to tire and cawwed weakly at her opponent. <I'm not going to give up! I'm going to make my Trainer proud!> She flew over the Surskit to stand before Gertrude, ready for orders. "Alright, girl, use that Twister again!"Juliet flapped her tiring wings but was filled with delight when the cyclone formed easily. She was getting the hang of this! With a final flap, she sent it off, determined to bowl the Surskit over. Gertrude dug around for a Pokeball and readied it for when the Surskit was weak enough. With all the trouble the pair of them had caused, she wasn't letting them off the hook so easily. Juliet was hit by Bubble! She's getting awfully tired... Juliet used Twister! [/justify]
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Post by NOPE on Dec 28, 2010 15:37:32 GMT -5
Surskit has fainted; Juliet gains 1 level.
Well, he couldn't take this anymore. In the past, people had loved his bubble shows. He attracted crowds from far and wide, and he wasn't sure why they were angry at him! Attacking him out of nowhere, the nerve!
The winds swept him up and slammed him down once more, making him unable to continue. His weak limbs couldn't keep his body stable, and he slammed into the ground in exhaustion. All determination had left him, he simply cursed the wingull before going down for the count.
::Surskit:: Mood: Fainted Surskit has fainted! Capture or move on?
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 28, 2010 17:25:50 GMT -5
A strange emotion fell over Gertrude as the Surskit sank to the ground, finally out of energy. Was it really right for her to march through the forests, intent on battling such innocent creatures? Granted, this whole episode had been one blunder after another, and the Surskit had fought back with a ferocity Gertrude hadn't expected, but did she have the heart to capture it?
Well. She couldn't just leave it here for the birds to peck at. It was her responsibility now and she would treat it with respect. She flung the ball after taking a few steps towards it; her throws weren't what they used to be. Juliet landed beside Gertrude, panting with the exertion of her first battle. She'd won, though!
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Dec 28, 2010 17:31:09 GMT -5
OOC: Please remember that it's up to us whether the ball hits/capture is attained or not. We might decide to have it fail for some reason, and we need to give you detail on levels and such. <3 IC: Surskit felt himself grow light for a moment, as though the wind was carrying him away. With a flash of red light imprinted on his retinas, and then total darkness. Reaching out with his aqua blue legs, he felt only walls. There wasn't much room to move, but there was enough to sleep. His grandfather had told him about this. He had been "captured" by the older Trainer and contained in a "Pokeball." Well, he was too weak to resist, so the showman settled down and accepted capture gracefully. You caught Surskit. Level: 6 Gender: Male Ability: Swift Swim Attacks: Bubble. Personality: Performer. Showman. Show off. Loves to perform for Gertrude. Doesn't think much of Juliet.
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 29, 2010 23:06:21 GMT -5
((x3; Yeah, I realized right after I posted. Derp.
And I thought Surskit learned Sweet Scent at level 13? o.O))
Both Juliet and Gertrude visibly relaxed as Surskit was contained in the ball without a fuss. As Gertrude went to claim her newest Pokemon, she felt a tinge of regret. She should have asked if he wanted to join her, instead of doing so by force. She called Juliet back and tucked both Pokeballs safely in her pocketbook. Her magazine had been dropped in the mud and was no longer of use to her. Such as shame, too, as it had a marvelous Lava Cookie recipe inside.
No need to dilly-dally around and continue wasting time. She needed to heal two of her Pokémon at a Pokémon Center as soon as she rolled into town; and she hoped it wasn't going to be an arduous affair. Her hips had been holding up well though her hand was stiff from holding her cane. She supposed she must have been a quarter of the way there and hoped to arrive before nightfall. [/justify]
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Dec 30, 2010 0:33:58 GMT -5
Seedot shivered fearfully, lips quivering as his tiny body tried desperately to keep him moving. Why oh why hadn't he stayed in his warm den, instead of going for a walk to keep himself warm? He had been lost for six hours and counting, and now he was freezing, hypothermia moments away from setting in. Seeing silhouettes through blurring vision as his throat, burning dryly, tried to let out a cry of pain and alert the approaching figures to his presence. Although he hoped they were kind and gentle, he would prefer predators to this slow, cold death. That was for certain. A quick piece of pain instead of this long frostbite. Tottering weakly up to Gertrude with his lip still uncontrollably quavering as he let out a dry, heaving sob, unable to even form tears anymore. His last sound was a pleading whimper before he toppled over, unconscious, desperately requiring the warmth that only another living creature could give. ::seedot:: Seedot is dying. ________________________ OOC: Sorry. My mistake. Fixed it. XD
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 30, 2010 14:50:22 GMT -5
Gertrude had been walking along peacefully, burrowed deep within her jacket for warmth. The air was quiet and still while the naked branches of trees stood out sharply from the grey sky. The whole landscape seemed to be stark and empty and Gertrude hummed a little tune to keep herself occupied.
A bit of movement ahead of her and a feeble cry caught her attention. "Oh. Oh my!" She rushed towards the tiny Pokemon and placed a gloved hand on his freezing cold shell. Grass-types simply couldn't withstand the cold, she knew, and then wondered why he was out here all alone. If only she had an Aspear Berry or some Lava Cookies!
She unbuttoned her coat and unwound her scarf. After swaddling the Seedot, she tucked him up against her and wrapped the coat around the both of them. So much for taking the scenic route now, she needed to get to the next city immediately!
((How do I decide when she's been on the Route long enough? xD; ))
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Post by DR-@@GON on Dec 30, 2010 19:42:08 GMT -5
::nidoranm:: Pokemon encounter ! Seedot gave a a few pitiful squeaks of gratitude as the woman offered him warmth, not resisting in the slightest as she wrapped him up in the swaddle. He coughed feebly, the cold having reached into his lungs after all those hours. <Th-thank you..> He said weakly, unable to express his thankfulness towards a human that had shown care for him - an insignificant little seedling.
Out of nowhere a male Nidoran popped out of the snow, desperate for food. He'd been following the wandering, dying Seedot for ages, and he wasn't about to let some human take away his prey. He'd beaten away several other Pokémon for it - that's how drastic his measures were.
His belly growled louder than his jaws, an obvious signal of his hunger. <Please let me have that Seedot. I'm dying here.> The Nidoran plead, holding a defensive position.
TUNES|| None TAGS|| Modded ! TALK|| Ah. You can simply make her go to the Electric City at any time. <3 Staying in the route is optional. :3 [/size]
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ohlookahails!
POPPED CHERRY
I'm not a pedo I promise, my soul-mate is a baby. STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT[M:-400:0:0:]
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Post by ohlookahails! on Dec 31, 2010 11:14:22 GMT -5
Though she didn't understand the Seedot, Gertrude knew the small squeak was one of thankfulness. She smiled down at him and pulled him closer to her bosom. He was like a block of ice against her and she shivered as she walked.
A growling Nidoran appeared before her, though it was his stomach making the racket. Gertrude swore she could see the creature's ribs through his purple pelt. It took her a moment to figure out why exactly the Nidoran was accosting her but when she did, she began to dig into her purse one-handed. What kind of Trainer would she be if she didn't bring Poke Chow with her?
Granted it was only a small amount, but she tossed it to the Nidoran. "I'm taking this Seedot to the Pokemon Center to get healed. If you'd like, you may follow me to town and I'll bring back some more food." She wasn't entirely sure he would understand everything she said but she took confident steps to walk past him and towards the city just visible in the distance.
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Post by Black Ranger Talis on Dec 31, 2010 12:55:33 GMT -5
As the Seedot coughed feebly in Gertrude's arms, the Nidoran's spines bristled in irritation. That was artificial Pokemon food, and he couldn't live off that. >No,< he insisted, taking a threatening step forward, his eyes bright with adrenaline despite his failing body. >I... can't eat Pokemon food,< he snarled weakly. >It's either real food...< He took another quavering step forward. >Or nothing at all.< He coughed weakly, but refused to do anything more than stand his ground. He wanted real food. Something that would sustain him through the coming coldest days of the year. This old lady's food was the first step towards the life of a tame Pokemon, and that was something he just didn't want. ::seedot:: ::nidoranm::
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