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>>6289742

"...Hm." You say intelligently. "I'd actually be fine with either." You admit.

On the one hand, it's hard to pass up a Master Ball.

On the other hand, the opportunity to travel abroad doesn't come up every day, simply because it's damn expensive. Well outside of the scope of what you could afford, even before your dad lost his job.

So the opportunity to travel in exchange for doing this survey work is certainly tempting.

"What do you think, Holly?" You ask, looking to her, making her jump, apparently pulling her from her own thoughts.

"Well... That sounds nice as well..." She says slowly. "...I'm going to have to think on it." She says after another moment's silence. "Is that okay?" She asks the professor, a little hesitantly.

"Of course." He confirms with a nod. "I'd prefer if I got an answer sooner rather than later of course, but I'm not going to begrudge giving you a week or two to think it over." He assures.

"For the part of me and my friends, we'll take the Master Balls." Martha says, before giving Gareth an apologetic look.

"It's fine." He assures. "I'm not going to force you to abide by what I believe." He adds. "It's not even an Aura Guardian thing, more of a... personal conviction." He explains.

With that, you leave the lab, heading back out into the rain and hurrying on towards Greenshoot's Gym.

>Greet Daniel as casually as you always have.
>Give Daniel shit for never mentioning he's a Gym Leader.
>Other

>>6289756
>Greet Daniel as casually as you always have.
>Make a cheeky comment on how he was hiding the fact he was a gym leader this whole time.

>>6289759
+1

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>>6289759
>>6289764

When you reach the gym, Daniel's just opening up.

He gives you all a startled look as you pile in out of the breath, Holly panting and out of breath while the rest of you breathe deeply and evenly and brush the rain off yourself.

"Alex, last I heard you'd left town." Daniel says to you conversationally.

"I had." You reply. "It wasn't until I was three hours down the road I actually found out this was a pokemon gym. From your sister." You reply.

Daniel grins.

He takes more after his dad than Fie or his mother, with the same broad shoulders and solid build and brown hair, but he actually looks more athletic than his father and more open and friendly.

"I heard about that." He admits. "Still, you're here now, so you looking to go for your third badge?" He asks, then stops himself. "Actually, first thing's first - heard about that Latias of yours. You found her yet?" He asks, growing serious for a moment.

You nod in confirmation.

"Yes, she's safe. And the shitheel who tried to steal her ought to be in lock up by now." You add surprising yourself at just how cold you sound as you say it.

Daniel nods sagely.

"Good. Glad to hear it." He assures. "Don't go stressing about your house though." He advises. "We'll look after you guys." He adds seriously, gesturing broadly to the town at large.

You smile and nod.

Greenshoot Town is a fairly close-knit community. You wouldn't expect anything less. There're plenty of times you've jumped in to help other people in town along with your mother and father.

"This really shouldn't come as much of a surprise that you two know each other." Martha admits, bemused. "Somehow, it does though."

Daniel just chuckles, then sobers.

"Anyway, seems like you're all warmed up from your run here, so let's get started, shall we? You want in, Martha?" He asks.

"Sure thing." Martha says, giving him a thumbs up.

>Oh, right. You do fitness as your pre-challenge test.
>Er...
>C'mon Daniel, you know me.
>Other

>>6290168
>>Oh, right. You do fitness as your pre-challenge test.

>>6290168
>Oh, right. You do fitness as your pre-challenge test.

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>6290171
>>6290181

Roll.

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>6290187

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>6290187

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>6290187
I'll roll again.

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>>6290188
>>6290189
>>6290577

"Oh right, Fitness is your pre-challenge test." You recall.

"Yep and knowing you, I don't expect you'll have much trouble." Daniel says. "Although... what's up with your arm?"

"Got burned teaching campfire safety at your sister's gym when some dumb kid decided he knew better than I did." You explain.

"Ah." He nods. "What about you, Martha?" He asks.

"Broke it on the Silveridge Track thanks to a rock slide from a Golem." She explains.

Another nod.

"Right... that changes things a little." He says thoughtfully.

"Well for what it's worth..." You begin before outlining your recent morning routine for him.

He nods in understanding, listening intently before questioning Martha a little on what sort of exercises she's been up to lately.

"Alright then. Bike work." He says. "I want five minute's worth of thirty second intervals." He instructs.

It's an effort to suppress a wince.

You've got good endurance, but you much rather walking than bike riding and while you one hundred percent do not skip leg day, by any stretch of the imagination, you are not looking forward to this.

Martha brightens considerably.

Even knowing she's already beaten Daniel, you get the sense that she enjoys working out at the gym and was expecting this to be a struggle owing to her arm.

You leave Daniel to start grilling Holly and Gareth next as you go to the bikes and get started.

(Part 1)

>>6290754

It starts out easy enough, but as you expected, the longer you pedal, the more your calves begin to cramp up and by the time the three minute mark comes and goes, you're really starting to feel the burn, but you manage to push through and finish the five minutes, though your calves are on fire when you finish.

"Good. Good work." Daniel says, giving you a thumbs up as you both climb off the bikes and start warming down as Holly and Gareth both go through some basic exercises under his supervision.

He's not pushing them, by any stretch of the imagination, but while you've been doing some work with Holly, it's obvious that she's struggling.

She's sticking with it though and she manages to complete the exercise sets Daniel asks, but afterwards, she's exhausted.

"Alright, take a quick water break and we'll move onto the next stage." He says, giving Holly and Gareth nods as they pick themselves up.

The water is a welcome relief and when you're done, Daniel claps his hands and looks to the three of you expectantly.

"Okay, come on through." He says, before indicating through to the gymnasium attached to the gym.

It's nothing really to write home about and you find yourself wondering how the hell the gym has never been closed for repairs with how *intense* some of the battles you've seen previously have been.

Then Daniel goes to a side door and beckons you over.

In the adjoining anteroom is a PC.

"Okay, select the three pokemon that you've trained the least." He says.

>Uh...
>Oh, that's how you've kept repairs down.
>Wait, what?
>Other

Present Team:

Rascal (Braviary)
Fluffy (Eevee) (Everstone)
Rusty (Aron)
Nika (Riolu)
Piker (Feebas)
Volta (Luxray)

Companion slot: Latias

Out of Team:

Blitz (Growlithe)
Coolie (Applin)
Syurm (Leavvany)
Kay O-o (Hakamo-o) (Incapacitated 2 days)
Ayumi (Dratini)
Sage (Braixen) (Everstone)
Queenie (Ribombee)

So by my count, that's Coolie, Ayumi and Piker. Full team is so you can decide who to swap for who.

>>6290770
>Oh, that's how you've kept repairs down.

>>6290770
I'll vote to swap out Rusty for Coolie and Volta for Ayumi.
Pretty funny how two of our least trained mons are dragon types.

>>6290778
+1
Drago-rage gameplay moment.

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>>6290778
>>6290780

This doesn't take long, considering that without question, that's Ayumi, Piker and Applin.

You could make the argument for Nika, but she's still not quite old enough to be battling just yet, so you swap Rusty and Volta out before letting Gareth take his turn while Holly squirms in embarrassment as she releases her Feebas, Beauty, her Whiscash, Whiskers, and the Gardevoir whom elected to help her with her Psychic powers on South Crescent Island, Clytie.

When he's done, Gareth releases his Cutiefly, Rowlet and Feebas, giving Holly a faintly amused smile at her embarrassment.

"Okay..." Daniel says, taken aback. "This is new. How is it a Gardevoir is the pokemon you've trained the least?" He asks Holly.

She explains briefly, looking frankly embarrassed at the attention and the mismatch between her pokemon and yours.

"Ah, well that explains it." Daniel says when she's done, nodding. "No need to be so embarrassed, it's not like you're going to be battling your friends." He adds. "I'm going to have my work cut out for me, though." He adds wryly. "As for what you will be doing... doing some training with your pokemon. Pick two moves for each of them and we'll go from there." He adds before turning to you. "Before that though - your Applin. They don't really learn much. That only happens when they evolve. So, which sort of apple do you want to give it?"

>A Tart Apple (Flapple)
>A Sweet Apple (Appletun)
>A Syrupy Apple (Dipplin)

Pick two moves each from Feebas, Dratini and whichever Applin evolution's move list, then roll 3D100

>>6290778

I fucked this up a bit, but I'll put the reaction in next post.

>>6291065
>>A Sweet Apple (Appletun)

Rolled 89, 38, 74 = 201 (3d100)

>>6291065
>A Syrupy Apple (Dipplin)
Hydrapple is a cool pokemon.

As for the moves to train for:
>Piker (Feebas) - Water Gun and Water Pulse
>Ayumi (Dratini) - Dragon Rage and Thunder Wave
>Coolie (Applin/Dipplin) - Dragon Breath and Dragon Tail
I want to teach him Syrup Bomb, but he might need to level up a little first.

>>6291069
No worries boss.

>>6291078

Piker already has Water Gun and Ayumi actually has both of those moves.

Oh and for clarity's sake - those moves include from the TM list.

>>6291078
Changing my vote to
>Ayumi - Water Tail and Dragon Dance
>Piker - Water Pulse and Chilling Water
>Coolie - Dragon Breath and Dragon Tail

>>6291109
Sorry thought that the evo moveset only applied to Coolie.

>>6291146
Thank you for the clarification.

Rolled 40, 22, 41 = 103 (3d100)

>>6291065
>>A Syrupy Apple (Dipplin)
Hydrapple support

I'll support this >>6291147

>>6291147
>>6291150
>>6291078

Just need one more.

And the Applin vote is owing to the fact that when it first came up at the lake, Hydrapple wasn't a Thing. Flapple was going to be the default off that previous vote, but figured it'd be better to double-check.

Rolled 19, 18, 23 = 60 (3d100)

>>6291153

>>6291153
>>6291158

"I think I see how the gym is never closed for repair." You observe drily.

Daniel grins.

"Hey, fitness and training isn't just for people or really strong pokemon." He says reasonably.

"In any case, I think I'll give Coolie a Syrupy Apple." You say, more seriously.

Back at the lake, you were considering a Tart Apple so Coolie would evolve into a Flapple, but now, you've changed your mind.

Daniel nods, before disappearing to go and retrieve said apple.

This leaves you to think of moves for Piker and Ayumi to practice.

For Piker, it's easy - you were already practicing Water Pulse this morning and looking at your 'dex, Chilling Water sounds like a good second pick.

Abruptly, you realise that Euphrates has had less actual training than Piker, but you reason that that's likely to change sooner rather than later and even with that aside - Euphrates already has better move variety than Piker, so he could use the training more.

Ayumi meanwhile, already knows the two chief picks you'd want out of a Dratini, in the form of Dragon Rage and Thunder Wave. As to what follows those...

Protect is tempting, but at the same time Martha is right there to help with Aqua Tail and you've gotten pretty good at teaching Dragon Dance, so that's another natural pick.

And as for Coolie when he evolves? Dragon Breath and Dragon Tail. Both those moves have come in clutch for you before.

You briefly wish that Kay O-o was well so he could help demonstrate, but you dismiss the thought. He's more than pulled his weight up to this point and his injuries aside, he's earned a break.

You make a mental note to ask Daniel if you can spend some time after this finishing up teaching the rest of your team Protect after this, but otherwise, you're good.

(Part 1)

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>>6291177

When Daniel returns, he's got an apple dripping with honey which is your cue to release Coolie.

He all but jumps on the apple and gnaws his way inside, before Daniel unwraps a blue wrapped sweet.

Coolie snaps it out of his fingers and before your eyes, he glows, though curiously, the apple doesn't.

There's a flash and when the light settles, Coolie has evolved.

He doesn't look immediately different, but as he hops out of the box the apple was in, you notice he's developed a long horn and a tail with a pair of thagomisers.

"Alright, let's get to it..." He says, clapping his hands.

Under Daniel's direction, you spend the next hour or so teaching Piker, Ayumi and Coolie the moves you chose.

Piker actually doesn't take too long to finish up with Water Pulse, the move apparently 'clicking' for him after this morning's practice and it doesn't take him long learning Chilling Water either.

Then again, with how cold the rain his, he probably picked up what to do during your practice this morning.

Ayumi meanwhile seems to be suffering from stage fright.

She gets the basic idea of what you want fairly easily, but the execution she just *cannot* carry through on very well.

It gets to the point where Daniel suggests you give her a break and focus on Coolie instead.

Which is how you wind up spending most of the hour, helping him learn how to use Dragon Breath and Dragon Tail, both moves he takes to fairly well when he's not busy bouncing around like a Bunneary, full of energy from having just evolved and happy to be spending time with you at long last.

When at last, he's worn down some of his restless energy and you return to Ayumi, she's composed herself some more and with some encouragement from you, backed by direction from Daniel and an example from Martha's Dragonair, she finally gets the knack for both moves around the hour and a half mark.

(Part 2)

>>6291185

In the meantime, Martha's been helping coach Holly and Gareth who both seem to have had somewhat different ideas to you for their Feebas:

Gareth went with Protect and Water Pulse for his, while Holly elected for Confuse Ray and Protect for hers.

A pair of moves Holly also elects to train with Clytie. Whiskers, she teaches Protect and Water Pulse, a decision that Daniel notes to her is smart, insofar as making it easier on her pokemon for them to learn from one anothers' mistakes and the example of yours.

For his other pokemon Gareth opts for Protect for both his Cutiefly and Rowlet as well, Fairy Wind for the former and Sucker Punch for the latter.

You feel a little proud of them for following your example and treating Protect as a 'standard' move for their teams.

"Phew... Good work." Daniel says as you congratulate your team for a job well done. "Now then, out of you three - who wants to battle first?" He asks.

>You go first.
>Let one of the others go first.
>Let Gareth and Holly go first.
>Wait, can we train some more first?

>>6291200
>You go first.
Let's see what he has in store.

>You feel a little proud of them for following your example and treating Protect as a 'standard' move for their teams.
It'd be a good idea to teach these three guys Protect too.

>>6291200
>>You go first.

Dragon rage carries.

>>6291218
>>6292063

Okay, roll.

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>6292260

Rolled 64 (1d100)

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>6292260

>>6292501
So huge success.
Shockwave on top of TW or Dragonpulse on top of Deagon rage.

>>6292502

I may have mishandled this a little. Definitely didn't communicate my intent properly.

Idea was, considering this is a low-level battle and you have a Dratini with Dragon Rage, I was going to have you roll once and then do the battle as one update.

If that's cool with you guys, I'll do it, but I could make winning without Dragon Rage an extra challenge if you'd prefer.

>>6292526
i'm ok with "not getting much" of the 91 rolls on low stakes.

>>6292528

Well everyone's going to have learned 'Protect' after this, so there'll be that.

But yeah, still need one more roll.

Double-rolled last one, so lurker or (You) >>6292502 feel free.

>>6292536

I'll never roll for a PC action in a quest I'm running for the same reason I'll never vote for a PC action in a quest I'm running - namely because I feel it defeats the purpose.

Besides, this being Page 1, hoping passers by will get involved.

>>6292537
well I feel there's uncomprehension as I didn't tagged you QM but the other player?

>>6292538

...Yeah, there absolutely is incomprehension because I absolutely didn't read that right, lol.

Got some salt to go with my crow?

>>6292539
>Got some salt to go with my crow?
Alright, I'm DEFINITELY too ESL for that one.

>>6292542

'Eating crow' is an idiom. Generally means the same thing as 'eating your own words' or admitting something unpleasant.

So I was extending the metaphor a little.

>>6292543
Okay, never met the "eating crow" idiom.
Thanks for the clarification (and your patience)

>>6292561

No problem whatsoever.

Apologies to everyone, have a migraine, so no update tonight.

>>6292942
Wishes you well OP.

Still need one more roll, regardless.

>>6292947

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>6292953

>>6292956
No o did not just... So injury on Piker or Coolie

>>6292956
>>6292958
Gardevoir-induced Gym repairs

>>6292542
doubt most non-ESL people know it lol

>>6292331
>>6292493
>>6292501
>>6292956

So, you guys want to spend your reroll?

>>6293213
I'd be down to use the reroll.

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>6293213
YORO

>>6293213
>>6293386

Okay, update shortly.

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>>6293213
>>6293386

"I'll go first." You reply in the brief silence that follows the question.

"Okay then." Daniel says, giving a thumbs up and disappearing for a minute before reappearing with one of the staff, whom assumes the judge's position.

"Rule's are simple - the challenger may switch, held items are allowed, trainer-used items are barred. The battle is three on three, the challenger must use the pokemon they have trained with this morning." The judge explains. "Any questions?"

You and Daniel are both silent.

"Begin!" The judge pronounces.

"Skwovet, you're in!" Daniel announces.

"Ayumi let's go, Dragon Rage!" You order.

"Fake Out."

Ayumi has no sooner began to glow than Skwovet has darted in and feinted, before sucker punching her, making her flinch and destroying her concentration.

"Let's try that again, Dragon Rage." You order.

"Quick Attack." Daniel orders.

Skwovet tags Ayumi again, before it's engulfed in a purple fireball in retaliation, knocking it clean out.

"Can't go making things too easy for you." Daniel says, before releasing a Jigglypuff in Skwovet's place, recalling the fainted Normal-type.

Well. this could be a problem...

Moves:
>Leer
>Wrap
>Thunderwave
>Twister
>Dragon Rage
>Dragon Dance
>Aqua Tail
>Switch
>Other

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini)<
Coolie (Dipplin)
Piker (Feebas)

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>6293391
Thunderwave into Aqua Tail + roll

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>6293391
>>6293400
+1

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>6293400
+1

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>6293400
>>6293496
>>6293567

>>6293712
Everyone fs because they wanted to sleep in.

Skwowet Yawned and fellow to sleep.

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>>6293400
>>6293496
>>6293567
>>6293712

"Sing." Daniel orders.

"Thunder Wave." You counter.

Jigglypuff gets its move off first, but it misses Ayumi by a wide margin, before it's jolted by the retaliatory Thunder Wave.

"Aqua Tail." You order.

"Charm." Daniel counters, but it does him no good before Ayumi slams Jigglypuff back into the far wall with Aqua Tail, knocking it out cold in one shot. "Damn, looks like I'm really going to have to step up to give you a challenge." He says, selecting his last pokemon. "Go, Kangaskhan!"

As it settles, you can immediately tell this Kangaskhan is a lot better trained than Mike's is, though it's not as strong, if you were to guess.

Ayumi is just outside the yellow, if you were to guess, but you still have Piker and Coolie to work with and while Kangaskhan looks stronger than any one of them, between three pokemon, you're sure you can bring it down.

With that in mind...

"Dragon Rage." You order.

"Fake Out." Daniel counters.

That move is really annoying, you've got to admit.

Kangaskhan feints in a similar manner to Skwovet did, though instead of a sucker punch, she fakes a charge and turns it into a tail strike, throwing Ayumi off and breaking her focus.

"Try again, Dragon Rage." You order.

Daniel grins.

"Protect." He counters.

You can't say you like the taste of your own medicine.

"Dragon Rage!" You order, irritated now.

"Stomp." Daniel counters.

Kangaskhan bounds forwards and delivers a hard kick to Ayumi's gut, knocking her into the red and what's worse, causing her to lose flinch again and causing Dragon Rage to stutter, leaving her in a precarious position.

This just became tense.

Moves:
>Leer
>Wrap
>Thunderwave
>Twister
>Dragon Rage
>Dragon Dance
>Aqua Tail
>Switch
>Other

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini)< (Red HP)
Coolie (Dipplin)
Piker (Feebas)

>>6293887
Hardswitch Coolie while he probably Protects again.

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>6293898
Also, rollin.
Also also, the first line put that song in my mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O2N4xwIzrw&list=RD_O2N4xwIzrw&start_radio=1

>>6293899

Neat. Not at all what I was going for, but neat nevertheless.

>>6293887
T-wave

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>6293917

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>6293887
>Thunderwave

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>6293899
>>6293920
>>6293949

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>>6293899
>>6293920
>>6293949
>>6294440

"Thunder Wave!" You order.

"Protect." Daniel counters, before looking you dead in the eye.

This just became a shoot out and it's one that Ayumi is not in a good position to win without a whole lot of luck, or a lot of fuckery on yours and Ayumi's parts.

Moves:
>Leer
>Wrap
>Thunderwave
>Twister
>Dragon Rage
>Dragon Dance
>Aqua Tail
>Switch
>Other

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini)< (Red HP)
Coolie (Dipplin)
Piker (Feebas)

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>6294453
>Dragon Rage
>Switch on the next Protect

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>6294453
>>6294456
+1

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>6294453
I'll roll again

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>6294456
>>6294518
>>6295196
>>6295278

Update tomorrow, I'm bushed.

>>6295616

Thinking rationally, you can win this without Ayumi landing Dragon Rage.

Piker and Coolie between them could get it done.

But Ayumi can turn that possibility into a certainty.

Further, hindsight being what it is, you figure it would've been smarter to swap in Coolie instead of trying for Thunder Wave, in order to use your aggression up to that point as a smoke screen.

But, you committed to keeping Ayumi in. And now, while it'd probably be wiser to trying to land Thunder Wave again and switch on Kangaskhan's next Protect, you figure that you might as well commit to your bad decision.

"Dragon Rage!" You order, as Daniel goes to speak.

You're treated to the sight of his eyes going wide before he belatedly switches tacks as Ayumi glows with purple fire.

"Protect!" He orders, sounding shaken and completely off-guard at this turn of events.

Ayumi exhales and sends a roiling ball of indigo and yellow fire at Kangaskhan, which is neatly intercepted by another Protect barrier... before the barrier fails and Kangaskhan is bathed in the purple flames, sending its aura from emerald green, to dull yellow.

You grin.

"Great job, Ayumi." You praise. This battle's not over yet, but the initiative is now firmly back in your favour.


Moves:
>Leer
>Wrap
>Thunderwave
>Twister
>Dragon Rage
>Dragon Dance
>Aqua Tail
>Switch
>Other

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini)< (Red HP)
Coolie (Dipplin)
Piker (Feebas)

>>6296133
Thunderwave + Wrap
Ayumi moment.

>>6296133
>Switch to Piker.
She did a good job.

Rolled 2 (1d4)

Odd
>>6296162
Even
>>6296241

I really hate having to do this, but it's been three days...

>>6297564
It's ok.

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>>6296241
>>6297564

You have the momentum, but Ayumi's swaying and it's not enthusiasm, or a dance - it's exhaustion.

"Ayumi, come back." You say as you recall her, before switching in Piker. "You've got this, Piker." You encourage as you swap him in.

You're feeling pretty good right now. You don't think Daniel's about to pull any nonsense, but you're sure he's going to make you work for this win, even if you still have two fresh pokemon to his one battered Kangaskhan.


Moves:
>Splash
>Tackle
>Water Gun
>Water Pulse
>Chilling Water
>Switch
>Other

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini) (Red HP)
Coolie (Dipplin)<
Piker (Feebas)

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>6297572
>Water Pulse
Confusion-fish gameplay.

Should be:

Party for Battle:
Ayumi (Dratini) (Red HP)
Coolie (Dipplin)
Piker (Feebas)<

My bad.

>>6297572
>>6297573
+1

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>6297835

Roll, please.

Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>6297882

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>6297882

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>>6297573
>>6297892
>>6298044

"Water Pulse." You order.

"Stomp, Kangaskhan." Daniel counters.

Kangaskhan moves first, stomping Piker flat into the court, before being blasted with water in response, leaving Kangaskhan teetering for a moment, before her aura turns grey and she collapses off Piker, who rights himself, his aura a bruised orange after the blow he took, but he's up. And you've won.

"Great job, Piker." You praise as Daniel recalls his Kangaskhan.

"Pretty good battle there, Alex." Daniel admits as you recall Piker for the time being and shake his hand. "Seems you got a bit over-enthusiastic with Dragon Rage though. What was that about?" He asks curiously. "Fie said you were a bit more circumspect most of the time."

>Well, Dragon Rage makes a pretty good hammer.
>You got in my head with Fake Out. Honestly, you read me like a book there.
>Got a little carried away.
>Guess I'm still kind of shaken up over Latias.
>Other

>>6298159
>>Well, Dragon Rage makes a pretty good hammer.

>>6298159
>Well, Dragon Rage makes a pretty good hammer.
But also
>Guess I'm still kind of shaken up over Latias.
A good explanation as any to why we've been using aggressive battle techniques, especially since we didn't focus on teaching our weaker mons protect when we usually do for everyone else.

>>6298187
>>6298256

"Well, Dragon Rage makes a pretty good hammer." You admit sheepishly, then sober. "I guess I'm still kind of shaken up over Latias." You add. "And those guys needed some teeth." You add. "I have been making the effort to teach all my pokemon Protect, but..." You gesture broadly. "These guys needed some teeth."

Daniel nods.

"Fair enough." He agrees.

You’ve known him long enough to know that he’s not going to push you on this, but this is a good opportunity…

>After you've battled Holly and Gareth, can we train here?
>Do you have any advice?
>Could you show us a few moves?
>Other

>>6299215
>>Do you have any advice?

>>6299215
>Do you have any advice?
Since he was apparently a gym leader for all that time without us noticing, maybe he can give us some secret tricks.
>After you've battled Holly and Gareth, can we train here?
I remember last thread there was something about training here with Jacky, our siblings, and the others.

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>>6299216
>>6299273

"Do you have any advice?" You ask.

Daniel's usually full of good advice.

"Walk me through what you've been doing after I've battled these two and I'll see if you can't help." He says, then grins. "Or, just stick around until Jacky swings by later." He adds drolly. "I hear she's doing a training seminar." He adds, punching you in the arm.

You have the good grace to fidget.

"It's not like I'm looking for a competitive advantage." You say, defensively.

Daniel chuckles.

"Rules are rules." He says wryly. "Even if they are a royal pain sometimes." He adds.

You step out of the arena then and make way for Holly while Daniel sorts his team out.

Predictably, Holly leads with Clytie.

Not, you imagine, because she's Holly's strongest pokemon of the three she's trained today, but because she's never battled with Clytie and the purpose of this whole exercise has been training underused pokemon.

It just so happens that for Holly, that's her new Psychic tutor.

Predictably, even with good counter play from Daniel and some surprises like an Alolan Rattata and Grafaiai, it's a very short battle, though Rattata does actually force Holly to switch into Whiskers in order to get around the fact that Clytie doesn't actually know any moves that can harm Dark types yet.

(Part 1)

>>6300422

Gareth and Daniel though - now there's an interesting match.

Daniel leads with a Pidgeotto against Gareth's Feebas, which while on the face of it seems like a lopsided match, but it actually works in Gareth's favour, as his Feebas is stronger than Pidgeotto and knocks it out cleanly in two hits across four rounds, intercepting two Aerial Aces with protect and battering it into submission with Water Pulse on the odd rounds, Daniel opting for damage up front.

A Deerling has Gareth switching in his Cutiefly, which leads to another interesting back and forth between the two, just going Deerling's way thanks to a Take Down, before Gareth's Rowlet takes Deerling out of the picture, leaving Daniel to opt for a Litleo to round out this last battle, which lasts only about as long as it takes for Gareth to swap his Feebas back in and land a Water Pulse, though this is an uncomfortably close occurence, given Feebas flinches on its first attempt owing to a Bite, allowing Litleo to wear Feebas down into the red before the Lion Cub pokemon drops.

In the aftermath, you give a sigh of relief as Gareth chuckles shakily as he shakes hands with Daniel, before the three of you help him clean up the gym before he picks three badges out of a bag on his hip.

"Here you go - Effort Badges. And if it weren't League rules, I'd have just given you these after you finished that training session, because by Arceus, you're putting effort into your teams." He says emphatically, as you each take your badges, slotting them into the applicable receptacles in your cases.

"I try." Gareth says modestly.

"Mm." Holly agrees with a nod.

A motion you mimic as Gareth's comment sums up your feelings just then nicely.

"So, how exactly have you been training your team, Alex?" Daniel asks, before listening attentively as you outline your morning routine, the exercises you've had your pokemon running for conditioning and the various creative ways you've found to teach moves and the occasional spars you've had with Gareth and Holly's teams.

Knowing how Daniel trains, you also outline what you've been feeding your teams and your other efforts with your team - reading with Latias, teaching Sage to read and your obedience lessons with Blitz, in addition to what you've observed of everyone's play habits.

Daniel makes a point of making sure people don't overdo it out in the main gym, so you don't need aura intuition to know he's going to be just as pointed with your pokemon.

When you're finished, he prompts Holly and Gareth for their routines, before nodding to himself.

(Part 2)

>>6300429

"I'm not sure what sort of advice I could really give you." He admits thoughtfully. "Outside of the blatantly obvious, like bringing your less experienced pokemon up more and teaching them more moves, of course." He adds. "Maybe take turns training one anothers' pokemon, since new perspectives can be really helpful for training, but that's about it."

"That's not a bad idea..." Gareth admits thoughtfully.

You're broken out of your discussion by the door to the gym opening to admit Tom, Sarah and Jacky, accompanied by an Espeon, which seems to have been responsible for keeping the rain off them.

Along with Tom and Sarah are Jacky's two younger sisters, much to Tom's seeming annoyance, but he's old enough that he doesn't seem inclined to sulk too much, or to have done anything silly on the walk over.

"Hey, sorry to have kept you waiting." Jacky says apologetically as Sarah helps her open the gym doors, allowing egress for not just them, but a dozen or so other assorted kids from the local primary and secondary schools you recognise and a few more you don't, who you figure are out of towners who've come to challenge Daniel and either decided to stick around until the rain broke, or haven't gotten to him yet owing to the same.

"Not at all, Jacky." Daniel says, checking his watch. "You're right on time, as usual." He adds.

She smiles shyly as he steps to the side and you join the crowd, falling in beside your brother and sister, each cradling the pokemon you caught for them.

"Thank you all for coming." Jacky begins as she takes center stage as it were, addressing the gathered trainers, both out of towners and local. "Considering the frightful weather and a gap in my own schedule, I figured it'd be a good opportunity to hold a training seminar and share my experience." She explains. "For those of you who somehow might not know me - I am Jacqueline Fairburn, the Arnet League Champion." She prefaces, before smiling sheepishly as some of the people from the high school throw out some light ribbing at Jacky for her disappearing act and her 'new' position.

"Yes, well..." She begins awkwardly, then clears her throat. "To begin with..."

>Focus on conditioning.
>Focus on giving your less experienced pokemon some sparring practice.
>Focus on Moves.
>Teach one of your pokemon an advanced move, or a move they can't normally learn.
>Focus on pushing one of your pokemons' limits.
>Focus on nurturing non-battle talents.
>Work on your teams' flaws.
>Other

>>6300443
>>Teach one of your pokemon an advanced move, or a move they can't normally learn.
>Focus on your siblings, their Pokemon caught, and what EGGS GET they want from champion

Thanks for the solid update QM

>>6300453

I didn't update yesterday and there was a fair bit to cover, so brought my A-game.

The biggest stumbling block was actually figuring out what exactly training with Jacky ought to open up.

>>6300453
Supporting.

>>6300453
>>6300499

Okay, who are you teaching what?

What's our current rooster?

>>6300998

Present Team:

Rascal (Braviary)
Fluffy (Eevee) (Everstone)
Nika (Riolu)
Piker (Feebas)
Coolie (Dipplin)
Ayumi (Dratini)

There is a PC in the building though, so you can swap in anyone else, with the exception of Kay O-o.

>>6301000
Alright. Why did you guys didn't wanted Eevee to turn into Umbreon? Moveset issues, right?
>Teach Fluffy Buzzy Buzz
>Teach Fluffy Sizly Side
>Teach Fluffy Bouncy Bubbles
>Teach Fluffy Glitzy GLow
>Teach Fluffy Baddy Bad
>Teach Fluffy Bouncy Bubbles
>Teach Fluffy Sappy Seed
>Teach Fluffy Freezy Frost
>Teach Fluffy Sparkly Swirl
>Teach Fluffy Cosmic Power
>Teach Fluffy Toxic

That should cover it.

>>6301005
Wait, I forgot Body Press and Power trip in the list

Jokes aside, curious about what's feasible on the list QM - and what's feasible "only now"

>>6301008

So, Fluffy's actually *got* Cosmic Power and Body Press, but Toxic is absolutely doable right now.

And while exclusives moves are out, or anything that just flatly wouldn't make sense, like punch moves, the only other restriction would be moves with over 100 Power.

Alright guys. I'll go for Power Trip which seems harder to come by than Toxic.

>>6300443
>>6301015
Alright after some research into the moves of these mons, I think I'll go for teaching Rascal Brave Bird (I thought we had that on him, but a quick look at our previous battle using him and the google doc showed that I was misremembering).
Honestly I felt a bit torn here, since a part of me wants to see if we can teach something unusual to a mon that should be able to use it (like Fire Punch to Nika, or Power Trip to Eevee like the other anon suggested).

Rolled 1 (1d4)

Odd
>>6301022
Even
>>6301325

Honestly, Riolu not being able to learn Fire Punch strikes me as more of a balance thing than for any other reason, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Nika'll be able to learn it independent of this training session should people so choose.

Anyway, since a tie-breaker or other options don't seem to be forthcoming, guess I'll tiebreak.

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>>6301912

Okay, roll please.

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>6301912

>>6301912
Also, discord link invite seems ded

>>6301918

Yeah, it times out after a week.

Here: https://discord.gg/R7vTjunk

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>6301913
Rollin

>>6301921
you can set them to not expire

>>6302049

Oh, good to know.

Still need one more roll.

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>6302359
Here ya go pls no crit fail

>>6302396
Close call but thankfully not the worst

>>6301917
>>6301994
>>6302396

There're a lot of bemused smiles around the gym.

Everyone who knows Jacky from school is expecting her to fumble, or get nervous, or go off on a tangent.

Instead, she does none of that.

She outlines the basic structure she uses for training sessions for her pokemon and how she goes about conditioning training, move practice and sparring, as well as more advanced concepts, like combinations, which she notes are more of a Contest concept, but one that can apply just as much to battling, if you put in the practice.

It's actually a very interesting lecture and you pick up a thing or two listening to Jacky's theory and make a note to explore move combinations later. Being able to squeeze in a Tackle or Water Gun during a switch doesn't sound like much, but from your experience, you get the distinct impression it could be decisive if used correctly and Jacky had maintained that that was the most basic form battle combinations took.

When the theory section of Jacky's seminar concludes, she moves on to a 'practical' section, which takes the form of her coaching people through training and offering her own thoughts on what everyone should focus on with the pokemon that they brought along.

For your part, it takes some thinking to come up with what you want to use this opportunity for.

You can't really do anything with Latias here, given all the attention she'd draw and there's any number of ways that Jacky's insight and help could benefit your team, but in the end, you manage to narrow down what you want to do to teaching Fluffy Power Trip.

You're very tempted to go with teaching Rascal Brave Bird, but all things considered, you figure Power Trip will be the more worthwhile investment.

For one thing - in combination with Latias having Baton Pass, Fluffy ought to get a lot of mileage out of it.

And more practically - in the normal run of things, Eevee and its evolutions can't learn Power Trip, so it'll be a handy ace for Fluffy to play should the situation call for it.

(Part 1)

>>6302405

Jacky takes her time helping everyone before finally reaching your group.

"So, what do you guys have in mind for your pokemon?" She asks curiously.

"I'm thinking I'll teach Fluffy Power Trip." You reply.

"Ordinarily, I'd say that's kind of ambitious, but you've got the chops for it." Jacky admits.

"I was thinking I'd teach Checkers Moonblast, if I could." Holly says hopefully.

"And I was thinking Spikes for Druddigon." Gareth says, though he sounds thoughtful, as though he's second guessing his choice.

"Well, I can't say I can guarantee that they'll have those moves down by the time we're done, but I can help you get started training." Jacky assures. "But be warned - this'll probably be a process. Your pokemon probably aren't going to pick those moves up straight away." She adds, before giving Sarah and Tom a smile. "And how about you two?" She asks.

"I wanna teach Sobble Hydro Pump!" Tom declares cheerfully.

Jacky grimaces. "...Let's start off with something a little easier, first." She suggests. "How about Chilling Water?"

"Oh. Okay..." Tom says, sounding put out, but you doubt that his loss of enthusiasm is going to last when he sees what Jacky is suggesting.

"How about you, Sarah?" Jacky asks.

"I'm thinking I'll teach Red here Substitute." Sarah replies.

Jacky grins.

"Better watch yourself, Alex." She says. "Your sister just might take you by surprise." She adds.

Sarah shrugs modestly.

"I've been doing my reading." She says and you have to agree with Jacky's assessment.

If Sarah focused on training, she could probably give you a run for your money sooner rather than later, if she's already thinking on the utility of more less outright offensive moves like Substitute.

Granted, tangling with Team Green whenever you run into them has given your team an inordinate amount of experience compared to most rookie trainers, but that's getting into semantics.

With intentions stated, you start training under Jacky's guidance.

(Part 2)

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>>6302420

It's... actually not too different to your usual methodology for teaching moves, or from Daniel's method, for that matter.

The difference comes in Jacky taking the time to walk your pokemon through the steps the move entails, getting them to practice the motions and hold poses as well as correcting posture where Checkers, Sobble and Fluffy are concerned.

For Vulpix and Druddigon, things are a little different - posture is somewhat less important than ensuring they're channeling energy correctly, which she actually notes to Gareth is something that he should be able to pick up on and address thanks to his aura abilities.

An observation that takes both him and you aback when she mentions it.

"How did you know...?" Gareth begins.

"I've met a few Guardians around. I know a Guardian's uniform when I see it." She explains prosaically. "The Rangers might not take you guys seriously, but everyone in the League knows you're the real deal." She assures. "Anyway, in order to correct where channeling energy is concerned..." She begins, then releases an Aggron and has it use Iron Defense in order to show Gareth the difference in aura before directing him to share what he can see of Aggron with Druddigon.

"I... actually can't share my perception like that yet." Gareth admits sheepishly. "My abilities aren't that advanced yet." He explains.

"Well, you'll just have to do it the hard way like the rest of us, for now." Jacky says simply. "At the very least - you know what channeled Steel energy looks like." She adds. "Once Druddigon can manifest Steel energy, the rest of Spikes is more or less the same as Stealth Rock in concept, so he should get the hang of it easily from there, since that's a Move Druddigon can generally learn." She adds.

"Huh. Okay, thanks." Gareth says, impressed.

You make some progress, but as Jacky warned, none of your pokemon pick up the moves that you decided on by the time the seminar is over and the students from school start filtering out and the out of towners start to leave once Jacky excuses herself, citing the need to keep on moving due to other commitments.

There's no time for a private goodbye this time, but all things considered, it's been a productive day so far.

"You guys mind giving me a hand cleaning up?" Daniel asks, gesturing broadly to the gymnasium.

Muddy shoes aside, there's a fair bit of debris from the practice session that just occurred in here.

"Sure thing. Do you mind if we train a bit more afterward?" You ask.

"Train first, then you can help clean up." Daniel says. "No sense doing things twice. What have you got in mind?" He asks.

"Easy - I'm going to teach all my pokemon Protect that don't already know it." You explain.

Daniel chuckles.

"You picked a good day for it." He admits wryly as the rain on the roof goes from a low drone to a louder rumble.

>Roll. DC 20. (Lowered from 60 due to multiple factors.)

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>6302424

Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>6302424

>>6302424
>Spikes
>Steel energy
I thought it was a ground type move?

Also still curious of our siblings choice on rare eggs

>>6302565

You're right, it is Steel, that's a bad on my part.

And that'll be a 'find out' thing and not a case of me totally forgetting that point. Nope.

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>6302424

>>6302425
>>6302558
>>6302843

May not be an update today, got a headache.

>>6302889
get well.

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>>6302425
>>6302558
>>6302843

With Daniel's permission granted, you reshuffle your team a little to make sure you have three of your team who have learned Protect already on hand to act as teachers and then make a short list of those of your team that still need to learn it.

Queenie, Blitz, Ayumi, Coolie, Piker, Nika, Euphrates and Rascal make up this latter group and since Fluffy and Latias both have it, you swap Ayumi out for Queenie for the moment since all she needs to finish learning the move now is practice.

You've already gotten quite good at teaching Protect and between that familiarity and the rest of your team knowing it, it isn't too long before Queenie, Coolie, Piker, Nika and Rascal have picked up the trick, Queenie getting the hang of things quicker than the others and moving on to help Nika, who struggles a little but eventually gets the hang of it.

Holly, Gareth and Martha join in and after watching for a bit, Sarah and Tom do as well.

By the time Daniel returns to inform you he needs the court again around lunch, all of your Pokemon are well versed in the use of Protect and Euphrates in particular has surprised you - not only did she pick up Protect after only a few attempts, she also seems to have a knack for moving while maintaining the barrier.

Only a little, but she nearly manages to Tackle Queenie a couple of times while your Ribombee is helping her practice.

It's been a productive few hours for everyone else as well, with Sarah and Tom glowing with pride in their partners for picking up Protect along with the others and Holly and Gareth having been able to teach the rest of their teams Protect as well.

"Good effort today." Daniel says. "I'd say you've earned a break." He adds. "Go rest up. It ought to clear up tomorrow, so you might as well enjoy the break." He adds.

"Sounds like a plan." You agree.

>Spend the rest of the day with Sarah and Tom.
>Sarah and Tom have to head back to school. Spend your time studying (what?)
>Spend your time grooming your pokemon.
>Spend some time with one of your companions. (Who?)
>Other

>>6303991
>Euphrates in particular has surprised you - not only did she pick up Protect after only a few attempts, she also seems to have a knack for moving while maintaining the barrier.
Common Mudkip W
>Spend the rest of the day with Sarah and Tom.
Still focused on asking them what egg they pick for Jackie to GETS for them

>>6303991
>>6303996
+1

>>6303996
>>6304001

Normally, Sarah and Tom would have to head back to school as well, but apparently, your parents have taken them out of school for a few days as they figure out what they're doing while the house is fixed.

This leaves you heading back to the Fairburns for the time being to just hang out after you're finished with lunch.

After the past few weeks, you're actually looking forward to it.

When you get back though, you're met by Jacky who is looking very harried and tired and she's got two eggs sat in incubators on the table.

"Oh good, you did come back for lunch." She says with relief.

"What's this about?" Sarah asks curiously.

"Just... a gift." Jacky says awkwardly. "You're both new trainers and even though Alex has gotten you both your first pokemon..." She trails off as Sarah gives her a frankly lost look. "I got the both of you pokemon eggs." She explains. "It doesn't change anything, but I couldn't just do nothing after you lost your house like that."

Sarah shakes her head, smiling at Jacky's earnestness.

"So what pokemon are they?" Sarah asks.

"Well, it's meant to be a surprise..." She says.

>Encourage her to spill what pokemon the eggs are for, but not which is which.
>No need to ruin the surprise.

>>6305238
>>No need to ruin the surprise.
>Use our own fire types to help them hatch

>>6305238
>>No need to ruin the surprise.

>>6305257
>>6305367

Sarah glances your way, before sighing in defeat as she sees you're not about to argue in favour of ruining the surprise.

In the end, Sarah opts to let Tom pick first before taking the egg he passes over for herself, citing that she got her Vulpix off of you before Tom got Sobble.

It doesn't take much effort to round up Sage and Blitz or to convince them to stick close to the eggs in order to speed up the process of them hatching.

"They'll probably take a few days to hatch." Jacky says apologetically.

"That's okay." Sarah assures. "Gives us time to get stuff ready."

Putting word to deed she takes Tom and heads off to find your father to ask him what they'll need to look after their new charges.

"...So, what did you get them?" You ask Jacky curiously.

She grins.

"Why don't you wait and see?" She suggests.

You raise your hands in surrender to her point. You did just back her up on this with your siblings.

"By the way, you still heading to Redmont?" She asks.

>We haven't discussed it, but yeah.
>Probably. Gareth has been itching to get on with his pilgrimage.
>I'll see what everyone else says.
>Other

>>6306133
>>Probably. Gareth has been itching to get on with his pilgrimage.
Gareth is our bro, he deserve attention.
Maybe we should stock up on items like escape ropes, revive...

>>6306133
>>I'll see what everyone else says.

Rolled 4 (1d4)

Odd
>>6306138
Even
>>6306199

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>>6306979

"Well I expect so, but..." You look to the others.

"Yeah, I'm still headed that way no matter what everyone else is doing." Gareth confirms.

"I'm not going back to Newport." Holly says, shaking her head. "But if you have a way to get us back to where we were or get us to Redmont sooner, then I'm all for it." She adds, then grimaces. "I'd rather not walk all that way again." She says drily.

Martha meanwhile shrugs.

"I'm cool with whatever, so I guess that means I'm going to Redmont." She adds.

Jacky nods.

"Cool... so, I have a way of getting there in a hurry, the question is if you want to leave now, this afternoon or tomorrow." She says. "I've got some business there myself." She explains.

>What kind of business?

>Now works. We can just stock up in Redmont.
>This afternoon works, after we've restocked some.
>Tomorrow works. Gives us time to get properly compared.
>Other

>>6306981
>This afternoon works, after we've restocked some.

>>6306981

>What kind of business?
Team Green said the champion is a danger to Woke people and challenged her in 1-1 fight with a skilled trainer of their own.
It's obviously a plant and an ambush, but Jacky doesn't need backup and can girlboss/worldboss her way through.
>Tomorrow works. Gives us time to get properly compared.
Sibling hangin with time

>>6307232
Open to discussion about afternoon/tomorrow mate.

>>6306981
>>Tomorrow works. Gives us time to get properly compared.

Go and resupply at the camping store and get some toys for our mons. Some balls for fetch/dodge practice etc.

>>6307232
>>6307360
>>6307376
We made it guys. Dual votelock is no more

>>6307981
Used to post more just got back in.
Messed up year for me at least.
Nice to have some escapism.

>>6307990
hope you're ok
If you need to talk hit me up on qm's discord

>>6307981
Nice.

>>6307990
Good to see you back.

>>6308008
Thank you.
Let's hope this quest continues on for a long while.
Quality entertainment instead of video games.

>>6306981
Check the house.
Maybe go on to rennovate the back garden a bit.

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>>6307359
>>6307376

"Tomorrow works." You say after giving it a moment's thought. "Gives us time to get properly prepared."

Jacky nods.

"Mm. Good point." She agrees. "I don't foresee this being a real problem, but... I'd get supplies for a couple of days and for going down into a cave." She advises. "Just in case. I doubt those idiots would actually take that sort of risk, but..."

"Team Green?" You guess with a grimace.

"Yeah, Team Green." Jacky confirms tiredly.

"There's a legendary pokemon somewhere in the mine, isn't there?" You guess.

She nods grimly.

"It's either a Heatran or a Groudon, but nobody's ventured past where it starts getting really hot to check." She says. "Team Green seem to have been waiting on Norris to take his usual fishing trip in order to take over the mine site. They're staging a protest, claiming the mine is destroying pokemon habitat and killing the planet and all their usual crap, but... well, yeah. Team Cracker pulled a similar stunt a couple of years ago, using a pay strike as cover to try and get down into the off-limits section of the mine where things start really heating up." She explains.

You're not terribly familiar with either Groudon or Heatran, beyond the fact they're incredibly powerful Ground and Steel-Fire-types respectively and both have ties to vulcanism.

Whichever it winds up being, neither sounds like a great pokemon for Team Green to get their hands on. Or worse, wake up and piss off.

"Yeah, that was a mess." Martha says, shaking her head. "So, what's the plan?" She asks.

>You'll buy the medicines.
>You'll stock up on poke balls.
>You'll stock up on battle items.
>You'll buy the food and camping supplies.
>Other

>>6308251
Alright, I'll bet on
>Volcanion
Can we have a recap of our stuff?

>>6308254

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15i2N08IpWqitoTJujsUMishe4PLbao1lqT-bCAmvPcE/edit?tab=t.0

I keep the inventory fairly up-to-date, but its a little abstract, in the sense I don't really see a need in making note on every potion you use or how many day's food you've got in normal circumstances.

Also, you've been doing well enough it hasn't really become much of a factor lately and it's not like you've been doing multiple battles back-to-back.

>You'll stock up on battle items.
We're stacked.
Also, we have the crafting kit to try out for Pokeball Making and Tuning.

>>6308251
>You'll buy the medicines.
>You'll stock up on battle items.
Will the others get some things too?

>>6308286

Yeah, the idea is, you'll all buy some supplies so nobody individually gets stuck with a massive bill.

>>6308251
>>You'll stock up on battle items.
Life orb
+some manuals on tutoring moves.

>>6308274
>>6308286
>>6308292

Okay, so what sort of stuff are you after.

By 'Battle Items' I was referring more to stuff like X Attack, etc. But if you're after Held Items and TMs, those will require rolls.

Greenshoot is a fairly rural town, so there's not much to be had, but you could get lucky. And your parents might have some stuff.

>>6308633
>Strong berries (Sitrus, super-effective mitigation like Ice for our Dragon/Plant
>Leftovers

>>6308633
Do they have any conventional weapons we can use?

>>6308929

House sitting, so IP changed.

So this being poke-'straya, the answer is 'no'.

The long answer is 'sort of, but there're a *fuckload* of hoops to jump through.

IRL background: I've been getting into historical reenactment this year and there're a bunch of exemptions, insurances and paperwork involved and if you fuck around, then the police are probably going to be the least of your worries, considering all the disrepute you just brought onto whatever group you joined.

Also, 'straya's self-defense laws are the dictionary definition of retarded.

In-Quest, you've mostly gotten away with it because A) I'm not going to bust your balls with IRL legalese. That would *not* be fun for anybody.

B) you've kind of been within the legal bounds anyway of the 'equal or lesser force' requirements and giving the crooks opening and opportunity to escape.

And C) Since this *is* a pokemon story and thus things are somewhat more idealised and caricatured, the police fucking hate Team Green and have been choosing to obey the spirit of the law rather than the letter. Especially after the bike-lock thing and doubly so going forward after the South Crescent Island thing and the attempt to fuck with the Timekeeper's Bell.

>>6308755

Right.

So berries will be easy enough, but Held Items like leftovers are going to require a roll.

Also, if I fall off in the next few days, it's not because of a lack of interest, just got some personal stuff going on.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>6309438
Rollin for leftovers.
Also no need to worry about updating late, irl comes first.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>6309438

Rolled 12, 32 = 44 (2d100)

>>6309438
Rolling for life orb and red card (mess with sweepers)

>>6309457
>>6309458
Can I get two more rolls from you guys?

>>6309471
One more roll from you, please.

Missed the Life Orb on the first read.

There's no TM Store in Greenshoot. It's too rural for that sort of store.

So, order is Leftovers, Life Orb, Red Card.

Probably not the best way to do this, but I'm really not with it today.

Rolled 19, 48 = 67 (2d100)

>>6309474

Rolled 31, 18 = 49 (2d100)

>>6309474

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>6309474

>>6309519
Life orb get.
Sheer force+secret power on Rascal.
Let's work in Iron Head into his movepool.

>>6309457
>>6309458
>>6309471
>>6309488
>>6309492

So, Alex is going to find Leftovers and a pack of Red Cards in addition to getting Battle Items.

I don't know when precisely this update is going to happen owing to aforementioned personal stuff, but it *will* happen.

>>6309525
Good luck, personal stuff hits hard.

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>>6309525

"Well, I think I'll stock up on some battle items." You say after a moment's thought.

"I'll get medicine." Holly offers.

"Then I guess I'll spring for food and whatnot and Gareth can get poke balls for anyone who needs them." Martha finishes, earning herself a thumbs up and a nod from Gareth at this notion.

"Right, let's go to the shops then." You say, clapping your hands together now that that's been settled.

Battle Items tend to be more of a pharmacy thing, in your experience.

They're not legal in the League Circuit, having been barred some years ago on the grounds of the side-effects that excessive use can have.

Simultaneously, the League hasn't completely outlawed their use, acknowledging that there are circumstances that warrant their use.

Mostly, emergencies where a trainer winds up fighting a pokemon much more powerful than they bargained for, or in the face of challengers more intent on mugging their opponent or doing them an injury than anything.

Their sale is still strictly controlled of course, but from what you've heard and read it's a common enough practice to keep at least a few different items on hand just in case.

You leave Holly and Gareth to head for the pokemon center while you head to the shops with Martha, leaving her to go to the general store while you head for the pharmacy and start filling a basket: X Defends, X Attacks, X Specials, X Speeds, X Accuracies, Dire Hits and Guard Specs - overall, it's quite a costly haul, but the chemist does offer you a bulk discount and while you're looking around, you spot some absolute bargains:

The first thing to catch your eye is a Leftover Pot.

A small storage unit meant for a pokemon to be able to snack during training and to keep food at a given temperature without stopping for camp.

After Daz's trick at Silveridge, you did a bit of reading and discovered they also have a more combat-oriented use, acting as a budget potion in the middle of battle, usually by means of an Oran or Sitrus Berry-based soup, meant to provide a pokemon with a Leftover Pot with just that little bit more endurance.

It's a clever idea and one that the League has apparently ruled as 'a perfectly acceptable piece of trainer ingenuity that we feel would be remiss of us to censure.'

Some, you've heard, are rather against this noting it goes against the spirit of the disallowance of trainer items in battle, but that opinion is little more than a loud minority from what you've gathered and one that largely goes ignored.

(Part 1)

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>>6311156

The other item that catches your eye is a pack of Red Cards.

These started as a bit of a gag to your understanding, years ago - some smart ass gave his Alakazam a Red Card and explained the concept of a foul in sport and battling to it and in turn, the Alakazam regularly whipped out the card whenever it was attacked.

And while initially, it just resulted in an amicable end to a battle or else a pause in the battle as the guy's opponent wondered what was wrong, apparently the guy and his Alakazam figured out a way to 'charge' the cards with a low-level pulse of psychic power that could then be triggered to give a simple command.

Namely, 'Return' or 'Switch' or a similar phrase that would one way or another result in the opposing pokemon being swapped out.

Apparently, their idea had worked so well the duo had quit battling and founded a manufacturing company instead to produce these Red Cards and swiftly found a customer base in their fellow trainers who'd fallen victim to this trick previously.

To your understanding, it's a bit of a niche strategy, owing to the cards disintegrating upon use, meaning that generally it's a once-per-battle deal, but it still strikes you as an effective means of ruining somebody's plan if you gave one to say, Rusty or Kay O-o.

Given you're dropping a lot of credits on this, the pharmacist decides to chip in these items to the discount as well, leaving a sizable chunk of your money gone, but leaving you with four of each battle item for each of you, the Leftover Pot and a full pack of Red Cards.

All in all, not a bad shopping trip and one you feel will more than pay for itself in the future.

You reconvene at the pokemon center and divide the supplies up between everyone and catch Martha nodding and grinning nastily as she spies the Red Cards.

"So, what're we going to do until dinner?" Holly asks when you have everything packed.

It's already starting to get dark, but there's plenty of other stuff you can do.

>Go spend time with your siblings.
>Spend some time with Kay O-o.
>Spend time with one of your team. (Who?)
>Meditate.
>Spend time with one of your friends. (Who?)
>Study your map.
>Study your pokedex. (What subject?)
>Other

>>6311178
>>Spend time with one of your team. (Who?)

Piker

>>6311178
>Go spend time with your siblings.
We likely won't see them in a while.

>>6311178
>Go spend time with your siblings.
>try ti meditate near them and see what their aura is like.

>>6311205
>>6311591

"Well, I'm going to go hang out with my brother and sister." You reply.

"Have fun." Martha says, giving you a thumbs up as she catches Gareth as he settles down and beckons Holly over, fishing out her pokedex.

If you were to guess, you'd say that she's about to give them a lesson of her own.

You'll probably find out whatever Martha has planned later, but for now, you hurry out into the rain and back to the Fairburns.

When you get back, you're soaked, but you find that Sarah and Tom have just finished up building a nest out of spare blankets and tarps for the eggs and have roped Blitz and Sage into keeping them warm.

"Oh, hey." Sarah says, perking up as she sees who just walked in. "Where did Jacky and your friends go?" She asked.

"Just had some shopping to do before we head back off tomorrow." You reply.

"Oh. You're off already, then..." Tom says, sounding disappointed.

"Yeah. Wish you could come with, but school's more important right now." You reply. "Maybe in a year or two."

"So, what's the plan for the afternoon then?" Sarah asks.

>Get in a few friendly matches with Tom and Sarah.
>Help Tom and Sarah train.
>Show Tom and Sarah how to groom their pokemon.
>Other

>>6312840
>>Get in a few friendly matches with Tom and Sarah.
We've got a few weakling to train. That would be perfect, and we even have heal-pulse Latias to make sure nothing goes awry

>>6312840
>Help Tom and Sarah train.
We have more experience than them with this.

>>6312840
>Get in a few friendly matches with Tom and Sarah.
Aluminium and Euphrates could use some action as does coolie.

>>6312876

Phone posting, I take it?

>>6312877
Meant Ayumi
Autocorrect makes me ESL
Writing is sometimes a challenge with it on.

Rolled 72, 32 = 104 (2d100)

>>6312854
>>6312876

Okay, roll please

First roll is Tom, second roll is Sarah

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>6313059

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>6313059

>>6313116
>>6313226

Oh, I meant for this to be 2d100. My bad.

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>6313233
2nd roll

>>6313235
Surprise Icebeam from Tom.
Ice aura confirmed.
(The whole family has tallent)

>>6313236

It'll be Sarah getting one over on her big bro, actually, provided someone else doesn't crit against her.

Rolled 11, 62 = 73 (2d100)

>>6313059

>>6313240
Taunt+torment+disable and substitute combod in a smooth fashion.

>>6313275

Eventually, but Sarah's not really had much opportunity to do much serious training and she's not really got any idea how to go about it.

That's not to say she's not got a good head on her shoulders for move order and field awareness though.

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>6313233
In that case I'll roll again.

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>>6313059
>>6313116
>>6313295
>>6313226
>>6313235
>>6313268

"How about we get in a few friendly matches?" You suggest.

"Yeah!" Tom cheers, all but appearing in front of you.

"Honestly, I could stand to give battling a try." Sarah concedes.

"Me first!" Tom declares, bouncing on his toes.

"Okay, let's clear some space and get a few matches in." You say. "Arceus knows, I could stand to get some more practice in with some of my guys."

This doesn't take too long and shortly, you're facing your little brother across from you, who's all but vibrating with enthusiasm as Sobble faces you with a seemingly fragile determination.

You're not going to go too hard on them, but you don't intend to just let them win, either.

>Send in Ayumi, but don't use Dragon Rage.
>Send in Coolie.
>Send in Euphrates.
>Send in Nika, this should be a good opportunity to see if she's ready to start battling.

>>6314118
>>Send in Nika, this should be a good opportunity to see if she's ready to start battling.

>>6314118
>Send in Nika, this should be a good opportunity to see if she's ready to start battling.

>>6314118
>Send in Nika, this should be a good opportunity to see if she's ready to start battling.

Rock smash to be applied in battle.
Just focus on footwork, dodge and hit.

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>>6314123
>>6314225
>>6314387

Simultaneously, this is a good opportunity to see how Nika does in a real battle.

Tom's Sobble isn't particularly experienced either and while Nika is still young, you've been easing her into battling for a while now and after seeing her roughhouse with Blue, you feel comfortable in letting her get some practical experience.

"Okay we're not battling for money here, so take it easy." You warn Tom. "Nika, let's go."

You release her and she immediately turns to you, clearly under the impression this is going to be another training session or play like previous times, but when you nod behind her and she turns and sees Sobble, she grows serious and squares up.

You take your own warning to heart and emphasise to Nika to be gentle and careful as Tom takes the initiative and orders Water Pulse, which you counter with Protect, wincing internally at the mess, before ordering Nika to use Agility to close the speed gap, Tom following up with Bind, resulting in Nika being grabbed by Sobble's tail as Nika relaxes and her aura blazes sharply.

"Now, Bulk Up." You order as Tom yells 'Protect!' prematurely, as Nika's aura dims slightly as Sobble continues to squeeze her with its tail. You have to grin despite yourself at the misstep. "Rock Smash." You order, which Nika takes to mean grabbing Sobble by the tail and shoulder throwing it into the concrete floor, resulting in Sobble's aura dropping sharply, the barrier of the second Protect Tom orders in response shattering like glass on the impact before Tom scowls.

"Water Pulse." He orders again and before you can get the word out, Nika is blasted point blank by the blast of water Sobble unleashes in response, sending her skidding back to you, where she drops to one knee, panting and exhausted.

"Okay, I think that's enough." You say as you retrieve a couple of potions and an oran berry and patch Nika up as she pants with exertion, tossing the second potion to your brother while Nika happily nibbles on the berry as you treat the scrapes the battle has left her with. "How was that, Nika?" You ask gently.

She looks up at you and smiles, going from looking dissatisfied to more or less content. Even though she's aware that she lost that battle, it seems like she enjoyed herself and doesn't take losing her first real battle too hard.

You leave her out to eat while Sarah take's Tom's place, the Vulpix you gave her, Red, trotting away from the nest your brother and sister built for their eggs to her at her call before she squares up opposite you.

"Before you say anything, I'm not going to go using any fire moves." Sarah assures. "I'm not dumb." She adds.

"Yeah, that'd be kind of hard to explain if the shed burned down." You agree.

>Send in Ayumi, but don't use Dragon Rage.
>Send in Coolie.
>Send in Euphrates.

>>6315052
>>Send in Euphrates.

>>6315052
>>Send in Euphrates.

>>6315052
>Send in Euphrates.

>>6315107
>>6315194
>>6315208

Sorry for the wait. I've tried writing this three times and keep hitting writers' block.

Turns out, writing a catastrophic loss to your sister when she has type disadvantage is a tricky one.

>>6316942
She overdeveloped her fox and got some modest mint from the back garden, pops also taught her energy ball since he's the grass man.

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"Okay... Let's see how you do, Euphrates." You say, beckoning her over.

She trots over, looking at you guilelessly, before turning to face Red and Sarah looking politely curious.

Sarah smirks.

"Quick Attack." She orders.

"Protect." You counter.

Euphrates intercepts Red's dash with a shimmering barrier, before attempting a Tackle as a counterattack, narrowly missing as Red dashes away.

She's fast. You think to yourself as Sarah points to Euphrates. "Use Disable." She orders.

That's annoying, but not that bad.

Red glows purple and causes Euphrates to glow in sympathy as you smile.

This might be a friendly, but Sarah's not taking it easy on you. Not that you can blame her. You could probably take this match with one Water Gun or Rock Throw, or else a couple of Mud Slaps, but thinking about cleaning up the mess after this gives you pause. Tom might have been a bit more gung-ho, but you have to sleep out here.

"Rock Smash." You order as you keep the clean up in mind.

Euphrates rushes in and hits Red hard, staggering her with the impact of her charge, before Sarah grins.

You feel a chill.

"Alright Red - like we practiced - Energy Ball!" She orders.

Point blank, Red gathers a ball of green energy before launching it at Euphrates. At that range and with Protect locked down, she can't miss and Euphrates is blown clear across the shed back at you, knocked out cold.

When she doesn't immediately spring back up, Sarah's satisfaction takes on a note of concern.

Looking at her, you can already tell Euphrates is just knocked out, even as you stoop to check her over just in case.

"Is she...?" Sarah begins, an edge in her voice, before Euphrates stirs and looks up at you blearily.

"She's fine." You assure as you give your Mudkip an Oran berry and a pat. "Good job, Euphrates." You praise. "We just have to practice more." You add wryly.

Across from you, Sarah slumps with relief, before she goes to praise Red for how well she did.

>How'd you manage to teach her Energy Ball?
>That was some smart battling, sis.
>Just how much have you been training?
>Ah, well. Now, we'd better clean up and treat these guys.
>Other

Three attempts, a fuckload of interruptions, writer's block and an update restart eating my post later, it's finally done.

>>6317556
Sorry for the energy ball write-in.

>>6317576

Look, it helped me actually get this update done without tearing my hair out and got me around the writer's block, as well as provides a valuable in-character lesson on move coverage.

I am more than okay with that write in, I appreciate it.

>>6317555
>>That was some smart battling, sis.
I take it dad taught you Energy ball?