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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 3:53:06 GMT -5
Calcabrina floated over to the side, nodding and bouncing in the air. Her energetic demeanor was almost sickening.
<"Yep! I'm ready to go!"> Calcabrina smiled at Himiko, she was so nice! She came off as a bit cruel, but she understood she was really nice on the inside. Who else would dedicate their evenings to this? She didn't even seem all that tired out by the whole thing.
<"I guess that means you think I have potential? Cool!"> Calcabrina was like her apprentice. Like all apprentices, she'd because equally as proficient in due time.
::CastformH:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina braces herself!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 4:27:14 GMT -5
Calcabrina was particularly cheerful today. It was drastically different from the first day of training where she was quite disheartened. Himiko didn't pay too much attention to her cheeriness, though. A cheerful demeanor could actually induce anger from an opponent which could be beneficial or detrimental. It all depended on the person. Himiko raised her Icy Rock again and it seemed to be gathering dark energy into itself; it looked like a pulsating sphere of darkness. She then launched a Shadow Ball at Calcabrina.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 13:05:22 GMT -5
It hurt again, beating down on her body hard. She didn't let her pain show, this time. Shrugging it off, she flew up into Himiko's face. Giving her a happy yet serious look, she launched a blast of Ember into her face. She wouldn't go down so easily this time. She'd make sure Himiko knew that she was training harshly!
::Castform:: Weak Mood: Determined Calcabrina was hit by Shadow Ball, but used Ember on Himiko!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 13:23:47 GMT -5
Himiko was actually ready for any bad scenarios in the training against her this time; she was always wary of Calcabrina but it never got out of hand before. She raised her right hand up to Calcabrina's face as she was using Ember and it was burned slightly. It wasn't as strong since Calcabrina wasn't a Fire-type but it was still super-effective. She did not budge from her position and she did not move. The only thing Calcabrina could probably see were the snow crystals gathering in Himiko's hand. She then fired a close-range Ice Beam at Calcabrina!
- Himiko is hit by Ember! It's super-effective!
- Himiko used Ice Beam!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 13:45:21 GMT -5
Calcabrina felt herself blasted away, the attack doing neutral damage. Slamming into the sand once more, she coughed and passed out. It hurt a bit less than yesterday, but she still understood she must have passed out for a good minute or so.
Groaning, she floated up. Her mind still reeling from the ice beam. At least the snow was bracing her a little? Even with the snow's help, it seemed she was still weak. Sighing, she floated over to Himiko.
<"That was great! I feel a bit stronger, now. Let's head back!"> She floated around in happiness, spinning and twirling in gratitude. She then began floating back to their trainers, but something was off. The snow...stopped.
::Castform:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina fainted and gained 1 level!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 14:36:55 GMT -5
This training was definitely coming to fruition; Calcabrina was beginning to withstand Himiko's onslaught and was fighting back. However, Himiko hadn't been throwing everything she had out there in those battles; she didn't feel the need to. It wasn't a sign of mercy. It was just restraint in order to keep this training session alive. After Calcabrina decided to leave, Himiko decided to stay. She sat down on the sand again and gazed out into the ocean. ::froslass:: <"Teacher...">
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 14:44:11 GMT -5
Day 5
Calcabrina returned the next evening, barely managing to get away from Adeleine. She was starting to pick up on something being up. Since Calcabrina was tired every day that she came back, it made her wonder if she was sick. Calcabrina assured her she was fine though.
<"Sorry I'm late, it took me longer because Adeleine is getting suspicious!"> Calcabrina floated over to Himiko, bracing herself for the oncoming assault.
<"I won't be so weak,this time!"> Calcabrina chided, reading herself for more action.
::Castform:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina is ready!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 15:05:04 GMT -5
Today was different than the previous days; Calcabrina was stronger than she was before. Himiko knew that she was getting stronger with every defeat but would it really be enough? Himiko wasn't seen in battle very often since Alexander had to train the other Pokemon in the team so she was free to go wherever she pleased. Hopefully, he wouldn't be angry if he did find out. ::froslass:: <"Good. I am glad you are learning from your losses. That is the only true way to become stronger. The more people knock you down, the more likely you will get up and knock them down but harder,"> said the Snow Land Pokemon. She started off this battle with barrage of lightning bolts that rained down from the sky.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 15:27:18 GMT -5
Calcabrina took that to heart, taking the brunt of the attack with vigor. She still was really hurt, yet the shock went through her body and she was still floating. Panting heavily just like earlier, she stared Himiko down. She had picked up a new power yesterday, and she intended to use it. Without warning, the sun began to shine harshly in the middle of the night.
<"Lookie at what I can do now!"> She chirped, launching an Ember at Himiko; boosted in power by the sun's rays. She'd attempt to do some serious damage this time!
::CastformS:: Mood: Happy Weakened Calcabrina was hit by Thunderbolt, but used Sunny Day and Ember on Himiko!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 16:04:19 GMT -5
The power of the sun suddenly enveloped the beach. It was incredibly unnatural as it looked like a huge lamp was shining in only a specific area in the night. It was probably terrifying for wild Pokemon to see. Himiko was prepared for this kind of power to come from Calcabrina and responded by using Double Team. She evaded the Ember and a bright flash of light emanated from her Icy Rock as a Confuse Ray!
- Himiko dodged Ember!
- Himiko used Confuse Ray!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 16:25:12 GMT -5
Calcabrina couldn't stand the light, her eyes flashed multiple colors of bright light. Unable to see where she was going from Confuse Ray, she bumped into the sand and shot herself in the face with Ember. Unable to comprehend what was going on, she lay down face-first in the sand.
<"Huwaaaaaaah..."> Calcabrina moaned, unaware of her surroundings. She couldn't even rise off the ground. She still had a long way to go, it seemed.
::CastformS:: Mood: Disoriented Calcabrina fainted and gained 1 level!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 16:32:15 GMT -5
Himiko had to cover her eyes with her arm as sunlight covered the sand; she had seen this phenomena before with Alraune so it wasn't new. However, Calcabrina would probably be able to change the weather into anything she wanted. That is when it would get tricky. However, Himiko still defeated the Weather Pokemon without too much trouble. She just wished she could stop this ostentatious sunlight. ::froslass:: <"Perhaps you already understand but I will say it. Simply utilizing attacks that I am weak to will not guarantee a victory,"> said the Snow Land Pokemon. She floated over to Calcabrina; she couldn't use Ominous Wind to lift her up without hurting her since she seemed to be a Fire-type now.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 16:46:25 GMT -5
Day 6
They were back once again, Calcabrina floated in the snowy area. Her sunlight moves had worn off once again. She was getting much stronger, she could even manipulate the weather freely now! She was so happy, and Adeleine would be so proud when she showed her. Floating lazily around, she wondered where Himiko was.
<"Himiko? I'm ready to go now!"> She was a bit late, but she didn't see her anywhere. Where could she be?
::Castform:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina is ready to fight!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 17:37:57 GMT -5
Himiko was nowhere in sight. There was just the sound of the ocean hitting against the shore and the wind in the night sky. Without warning, Himiko surrounded Calcabrina with a Double Team; there were five copies of Himiko around the Weather Pokemon. All of them stared at Calcabrina with solemn glares. ::froslass:: <"Let the training begin,"> said one of the copies. Two vanished. Another two vanished. The one remaining flew into the air and unleashes a furious barrage of lightning bolts at Calcabrina.
- Himiko used Double Team! Himiko's Evasion rose! (Evasion +1)
- Himiko used Thunderbolt!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 17:46:14 GMT -5
She was caught completely off guard once more! Reeling backwards from the lightning, she fought to regain her balance when the bolts slammed into her being. She shrugged it off, summoning the sunlight once again. It shone harshly on the field, causing her to spin. She spun, and spun; letting out a cloud of embers to try and hit Himiko.
<"I'll practice hard!"> Calcabrina said cheerfully, ready to have fun and practice. Adeleine would be safe with her in no time!
::CastformS:: Mood: Happy Weakened Calcabrina was hit by Thunderbolt, but used Ember and Sunny Day!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 18:12:10 GMT -5
Himiko was struck by Calcabrina's Ember after the sun began shining on the beach once more. It hurt much more than it did before without the sunlight. She protected herself with her arms but it still hit. She threw her arm out as if to shoo away the flames. The attack was still weak. ::froslass:: <"I see you are beginning to be persistent. Good,"> said Himiko. She then sent out a weak jolt of electricity that flew towards Calcabrina. She then fired an Ice Beam right after it.
- Himiko was hit by Ember! It's super-effective!
- Himiko used Thunder Wave + Ice Beam!
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 18:24:54 GMT -5
She was instantly crippled by the thunder wave, followed by the onslaught of the ice beam it caused her to slam into the ground. This was all too familiar to her by this point, slamming her body into the ground and put out of her misery. She felt like she was going to die every single day, but Adeleine took her to the pokecenter when she said she didn't feel well. They were like magical services, good thing the government payed for them.
<"I...give..."> She was too beat to continue, unable to even get off the ground. Her entire body was rooted, paralyzed by the wave of energy. She'd have a hard time covering this one up with Adeleine. Maybe say she got a cramp?
<"I'll do better next time."> She managed to get out, before completely passing out. The blackness was nice, she could sleep in peace once more.
::CastformS:: Mood: Tired Calcabrina fainted and gained 1 level!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 21:27:39 GMT -5
Himiko didn't make an expression on her face but she wanted to; that was a rather poor performance. Status moves were incredibly dangerous and Calcabrina needed to know that. She was still getting stronger though. That was definitely something to look forward to. Himiko flew towards the fallen Calcabrina and left a Cheri Berry by her; she had plucked this from a nearby bush just for this occasion. She had already used Confuse Ray last time so she was certain Calcabrina would be more wary. ::froslass:: <"If an enemy were to do this to you, do you know what would happen? They would leave you here to either die by the elements or to be taken away by other Pokemon for...untoward purposes,"> said the Snow Land Pokemon.
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Post by NOPE on Feb 6, 2011 21:34:31 GMT -5
Day 7
It had been a complete week since they started training now. The day was over, and it had become foggy on the banks of the ocean. Due to all of the rain and snow, the weather was massively screwed up. Calcabrina felt a little bit guilty, she had no idea that her powers could cause this. Next time, she'd return it back to normal with her powers.
<"It's been a full week, and we've already made so much progress!"> Calcabrina was so estatic, happy that she was powerful. She could manipulate weather! It was so cool in her eyes! Floating around Himiko, she happily placed herself on the other side of her.
<"Well, I'm ready when you are."> Calcabrina chirped, ready to learn from her mistake this time.
::Castform:: Mood: Happy Calcabrina is ready!
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Post by shirochigo on Feb 6, 2011 22:25:42 GMT -5
::froslass:: <"Good. Then we will begin,"> said Himiko. She raised her Icy Rock up above her head and a bright light began radiating from it in the form of a Confuse Ray! It enveloped the battlefield which would probably hit Calcabrina. She then brought the Icy Rock back down and raised her right hand, calling down lightning bolts from the darkened clouds in the sky.
- Himiko used Confuse Ray!
- Himiko used Thunderbolt!
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