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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 1:36:50 GMT -5
Day 1
In the moonlight of the beach, Calcabrina was floating around. The little cloud pokemon sighed, rather melancholy as she looked over the ocean. It was fast, unstoppable. She was made of water, right? Like a cloud? Wistful. She was so happy and energetic, but that last gym battle made her worry. She almost lost. What if she lost!? Adeleine would be so disheartened. She had sent a letter out to Himiko, calling her here. Maybe she would help.
I got a pokemon with arms to write this! Can you help me train at the ocean?
Calcabrina
::Castform:: Mood: Somber Calcabrina is waiting!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 1:41:28 GMT -5
Himiko could see the ocean; it was absolutely staggering to see something like this. Back in her home country, there was no body of water this large. There were frozen ponds and streams but nothing like an ocean. It was quite breathtaking. She then noticed Calcabrina by the water. ::froslass:: <"There she is. Has she seen the ocean before?"> she asked herself in thought. The Snow Land Pokémon quietly flew over to Calcabrina and placed herself next to the Weather Pokémon while gazing out at the sea. <"Profound, isn't it?"> she asked.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 1:47:44 GMT -5
Calcabrina let out a squeak when Himiko approached her. She was so quiet! Breathing heavily, she composed her self and floated next to her.
<"Yea...I'm like the ocean. Made of water. I try to harness it..."> Calcabrina shot out a Water Gun. Impressive, but not much. She heaved a sigh, her body wispy and transient. It made her a bit...sad. She'd always be happy for Adeleine, though.
<"...but I just can't. You're so strong...and I'm not. I'm scared that I'll let Adeleine down. So...will you help me?"> Calcabrina pleaded floated and shutting her eyes in a plead.
<"Hit me, as hard as you can. It'll toughen me up, and then I can protect her!"> Calcabrina readied herself for impact, for she knew Himiko was a monster.
::Castform:: Mood: Determined Calcabrina challenges you!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 1:55:38 GMT -5
::froslass:: <"You would face even me to become stronger for your master? That kind of resolve barely exists today but I would be glad to light your way,"> she replied. Himiko had dedicated herself completely to Alexander and there seemed to be no one like her around in this region. She deemed herself completely unique through that determination but it wasn't a bad quality to instill in others. If anything, it would create a more disciplined society if only in the society of Pokémon. She flew back suddenly and with great speed. An Icy Rock was in her hand suddenly as if she was always carrying it.
<"I warn you that I do not practice mercy very well. Brace yourself,"> she warned. The Icy Rock suddenly began to glow a bright blue light as she raised it into the air. Cold air was rushing into it and snow crystals were emanating from it. She then pulled it back behind her body and thrust it forward. A powerful beam of ice was fired out of the Icy Rock and straight at Calcabrina.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 1:59:19 GMT -5
It hurt like hell. That was all there was to it. The water molecules in her body froze over, making her freeze up on the spot. It was cold, it had STAB, and the pokemon was about twenty levels higher than her in terms of power. She fainted on the spot, the beam tore through her like a scissor through ribbon. She weakly coughed, unable to fly.
<"That...hurt..."> She fought to stay awake, trying not to completely black out. If she did, Adeleine wouldn't know what to do with her. Coughing weakly she motioned over to Himiko.
<"Can you carry me back...I don't think I can make it."> The pokemon was a bit ashamed. She had a long way to go at this rate.
::Castform:: Mood: Disheartened Calcabrina was fainted by Himiko! Calcabrina gains 1 level! Himiko gains 0 due to scaling!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 2:04:45 GMT -5
Himiko flew over to the fallen Calcabrina, not taking her eyes off the Weather Pokémon. She paused for a moment before lifting her right hand. A flash of dark wisps emanated from her hands but disappeared. Calcabrina was then enveloped in a strange, violet wind. It was a Ghost-type attack but it wouldn't affect her since she was a Normal-type. Himiko used this to lift Calcabrina off the sand and into the air.
"Don't ever give your opponent the satisfaction of your defeat. Even if you lose, you can always spit at their feet or berate them with words. You can't let them step on you," said Himiko. Though it sounded cold, she had a very deep sense of pride towards herself and her Pokémon Trainer. She then left the beach with Calcabrina.
- Himiko used Ominous Wind!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 2:09:31 GMT -5
Calcabrina nodded her head as best as she could, ready to go back to Adeleine. She felt she was a bit tougher, this training worked out well.
<"I'll keep that in mind, Miss Himiko."> Calcabrina felt like she was forming a faint bond with Himiko. This would certainly help in the long run.
Day 2
Calcabrina had returned with Himiko the next day, secretly ready to train again. She still ached a bit, but she was made of water so how can she ache? Disregarding that, she floated over to the ocean. Gazing out at it, she turned around to face Himiko. She looked...refined. Her big, black eyes and her goofy smile was plastered over her face. She slept off her pokeangst.
<"I'm ready today! Give it all you've got!"> Calcabrina positioned herself, her usual cheer and fervor back. While there was a faint trace of wincing in her face, she attempted to mask it as best as she could. She wouldn't let Himiko hold up, that would defeat the purpose.
::Castform:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina challenges you again!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 2:15:02 GMT -5
Himiko nodded. After Calcabrina's crushing defeat yesterday, Himiko was hopeful that she would learn a thing or two and gain some more experience. However, she was still weak. Calcabrina had to close that gap herself and Himiko could only support her through training. ::froslass:: <"Prepare yourself,"> said the Snow Land Pokemon. Her Icy Rock suddenly started floating in between her hands. Electrically energy was gathering into it. The moment the electrical charge was too much, she lifted it up at the sky and several lightning bolts struck the clouds in the sky. The clouds turned black almost immediately and they unleashed their lightning bolts down upon Calcabrina without warning.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 2:19:04 GMT -5
She managed to hold on this time. The lightning bolts struck her hard, but the benefits of lack of STAB and the extra level allowed her to faintly move on. She grunted, her very being was being conducted by lightning. It made her cry out in pain, unable to take it and flailing around. In retaliation, she launched an Ember out at Himiko.
<"I...I can do this!"> Calcabrina cheered for herself out loud. She would take it and use it to her advantage, if she had to! She noticed Himiko looked solemn.
<"Why...are you so silent?"> Calcabrina huffed out, barely maintaining herself after the shock.
::Castform:: Mood: Fatigured Severely weak Calcabrina was hit by Thunderbolt, but used Ember on Himiko!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 2:24:46 GMT -5
It was somewhat surprisingly to see Calcabrina withstand her Thunderbolt attack but it wouldn't save her. She had to gain more experience until she became a worthy opponent. Himiko watched as a stream of weak flames approached her. She floated there without expression of movement. The moment the embers barely touched her body, she split into two using Double Team and the attack missed completely. The copy on the right disappeared. ::froslass:: <"Words can only be exchanged by bitter rivals during battle. There is no point in speaking to an opponent who will simply die by my hands,"> she replied. She then set out another barrage of lightning bolts at Calcabrina from the sky.
- Himiko dodged the attack!
- Himiko used Double Team! Himiko's Evasion rose! (Evasion +1)
- Himiko used Thunderbolt!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 2:30:29 GMT -5
Well that was the end of that. The thunderbolts smacked against her toughly. She cried, slamming into the ground. It was turning into a repeat of yesterday. Oh well, at least she managed to hold her ground. Slamming into the sand, she felt the coolness soothe her harsh wounds. She still couldn't get up, though; but she managed to keep slightly awake.
<"You won't kill me...I'm not that weak. I'm stronger than I look~."> Even at the verge of collapse, Calcabrina managed to sound cheerful with the last part of her sentence. She didn't need to say it, as she assumed Himiko would carry her back. They were forming a sort of routine, after all.
::Castform:: Mood: Determined Calcabrina fainted! Calcabrina gained 1 level! Himiko gains 0!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 2:38:28 GMT -5
Himiko lifted Calcabrina into the air with another Ominous Wind like yesterday and proceeded to leave the beach with her again. What would Alexander think of all this? Would she be praised for assisting a friend of his friend? Would be angry that she was running off on her own without his permission? Whatever happens, she had to keep this up; she had not been able to fight any worthy opponent. If she helped Calcabrina get stronger, they might be able to fight as if they really were bitter rivals.
<"You won't die as long as Alexander doesn't command it,"> said Himiko. With that, the two left the beach again.
- Himiko used Ominous Wind!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 2:46:12 GMT -5
Day 3
It wasn't much different from the previous day, though it was snowing today. Calcabrina looked a bit different, her wispy figure was replaced by an icy body. She looked sort of like a small ice storm. Maybe she looked more like Himiko this way? She gazed out at the ocean, the snow melting on contact.
<"I'm still a bit sore, but let's go at it again!"> Calcabrina floated opposite of Himiko, preparing herself. They had been practicing, and she certainly felt herself getting stronger. She wouldn't be so weak, not this time!
::CastformH:: Mood: Determined Calcabrina challenges you again!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 2:52:51 GMT -5
Himiko was back again. This beach certainly didn't feel like the ones described by other Pokémon and humans; it was snowing now. She had always heard of the beach during summer so that was the only thing she knew. If a beach only existed during summer than what about other seasons? Did they dry up in fall? Did they sprout flowers in spring? These questions will be answered with time. ::froslass:: <"It seems you are in possession of a rather powerful ability,"> said Himiko. The ability to change to different types depending on the weather was powerful indeed. With more training, Calcabrina could become just like the forces of nature she calls upon for strength. <"I will nurture it with my own hands,"> said the Snow Land Pokémon. She suddenly lunged at Calcabrina with blinding speed and, with her outstretched hand, gathered energy into it as she moved. A blob of evil energy appeared in her hands as she hurled it at Calcabrina.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 2:56:39 GMT -5
The shadowball hit her dead on, her usual immunity to the attacks were gone. It hurt, that's for sure; and she cried out in pain. Even with the type STAB though, she managed to survive. Barely clinging on, she managed to launch another attack back. Whipping up a strong wind, she sent a gust of purplish wind at Froslass. Ominous Wind was a very reliable attack.
<"Nuture? You're starting to sound like a mom~."> Calcabrina chirped despite the pain, panting heavily and barely keeping herself floating. It was a sad look, really. Anyone other than Himiko would instantly feel bad, but Himiko was stone-faced.
::Castform:: Mood: Determined Weak Calcabrina was hit by Shadowball, but used Ominous Wind on Himiko!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 3:08:40 GMT -5
Himiko was surprised to see that Calcabrina also knew how to use Ominous Wind. Perhaps it dealt with the winds that travel around the world aimlessly? This child of the seasons would surely become a dangerous threat to many Pokemon. She raised her right hand up in front of her face as if trying to halt the attack. It hit but it didn't hurt her that much; as effective as it was, Himiko was still just too strong. ::froslass:: <"Good,"> said the Snow Land Pokemon. Himiko rushed at Calcabrina and stopped right before crashing into her. She had her a finger pointing down at the ground as she stared Calcabrina in the eye. <"You'll learn to fear the fallen empress of the snow,"> she whispered. She then launched a close-range Ominous Wind from her finger and they were both enveloped in a repulsive gust of wind.
- Himiko was hit! It's super-effective!
- Himiko used Ominous Wind!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 3:13:50 GMT -5
The wind sent her flying, slamming into the soft sand. She was pretty sure she lost herself for at least ten minutes. That one really hurt, directly to the face. After fading in and out, she decided to float up. She managed to rest a bit and actually get up this time!
<"That...hurt. Though, I think I'm getting stronger!"> Calcabrina cheered, she floated around Himiko with a bit of energy; but slowly due to just having fainted for a good few minutes.
<"I can't fear you, you're too nice!"> Calcabrina was happy she didn't have to carry her this time. Stopping in front of her face, she started floating back home.
<"Let's call it a day, Miss Himiko!"> Calcabrina was ready to go home, she didn't want Adeleine knowing she was gone.
::CastformH:: Mood: Satisfied Calcabrina fainted and gained 1 level!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 3:17:22 GMT -5
Himiko was sitting quietly on the sand, gazing out into the sea as Calcabrina slept. Though it was only for ten minutes, she was able to take in more of this beautiful scenery. She saw Calcabrina float over to her and speak for a little bit. Though she had no obligation to stay while Calcabrina was out, she decided to. It felt like she was the teacher and Calcabrina was the student even though she wasn't teaching anything specifically. ::froslass:: <"Yes. I must return to Alexander as well. He would panic if I disappeared,"> she replied. She then left as well.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 3:20:13 GMT -5
Day 4
Another day of snow, Calcabrina was floating along the ocean bank. She giggled, floating and twirling in mid air. She felt like she had made lots of progress over the past few days. Himiko was coming out here every single day, too; and she flew over to her.
<"Thanks for being such a huge help! I'm ready when you are."> Calcabrina giggled, spinning and twirling in place while waiting for Himiko to move.
<"You're such a big help!"> Calcabrina looked amazed at Himiko, who was so elegant and powerful. She wanted to grow up to be like her; too.
::CastformH:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina challenges you again!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 3:48:20 GMT -5
Himiko was sitting on the sand again. There was just something about sitting on the shore and looking out into the ocean that drove her to come here early. She would love to have tea out here in the future. Once Calcabrina arrived, she returned to floating in the air as usual. ::froslass:: <"If no one could help you, I certainly wouldn't either. However, I am not like other Pokemon," said Himiko. She held her Icy Rock in her hands; it glistened just for a moment. <"Are you ready?"> she asked.
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