PokéRinger Quarter Final - Seakittenyfool vs. Arc_Angel

[Pearl's Perap]

"Welcome to the first of four quarter final rounds of the Delibird Ridge PokéRinger contest. Our challengers today go by the names of Stacey and Jamie. Stacey is entering with Nina, her veteran Ninjask and Jamie is entering with Yakuza the intimidating but cool Honchkrow. Both participants look positively on fire as they look upwards towards their pokémon's prize, the PokéRinger ring. Without further ado, a reminder of the rules." The commentator's booming voice stopped for a few moments to draw attention to the LCD screen.

1 vs. 1
72 hour DQ
Tournament Trainer Battle (Pokemon will be considered to be of equal strength but will not gain or lose any attacks)
Return = KO
PokéRinger arena - a 60 x 40 open-air arena surrounded by four spectating stands. Suspended 100 metres above the arena in a balloon, attached to which is a PokéRinger ring for the trained or rental pokémon to retrieve. Once retrieved it is to be taken to and dropped onto a 5 metre tall goal post directly below the balloon.

"If both trainers could take their places on their opposite balloons..." the voice appeared once more, "Once you are in the balloon and off the ground, I would like to send me your opening commands with the built-in microphone and release your chosen pokémon."

On the screen, a humongous Magikarp coin appeared. Two banners appeared, showing that heads was representing Stacey and tails was representing Jamie. With a quick flip, the coin reveals a tails, meaning Jamie will order first after the opening round."

[Please PM both the release of your pokémon once the balloon is in the air and your opening commands. You don't have to roleplay too much, but it's always welcome :3]

[Pearl's Perap]

Originally Posted by seakittenyfool

Bit late, but ah well.

Name: Yakuza. (AT)
Species: Honchkrow.
Gender: Male.
Level: 12.
Obtained: Cable Club Trade with Rabid Squirrel
Ball: Poke Ball
Type: Dark/Flying.
Ability: Insomnia.
Nature: Naughty.
Contest Stats: 10 all.
Tameness: 0.
Hold Item: BlackGlasses
Evolution Chain: Murkrow > http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showpost...w (Dusk Stone)

Moveset: <As Murkrow> {As Honchkrow}
Level: <Peck, Astonish, Pursuit>, {Haze}.
Machine: Taunt, Thief, Fly, Defog, Psychic.
MT: Unfinished Symphony, Ice Beam, Firestream, SuperPower.
Egg: Confuse Ray, Drill Peck, Faint Attack, Feather Dance, Mirror Move, Perish Song, Psycho Shift, Screech, Sky Attack, Whirlwind, Wing Attack

Bio: Obtained in a trade from Rabid Squirrel, Yakuza is the sort of bird that most people associate with bad luck, except Jamie. Seeking a flying pokemon, he decided to take Squirrel's offer of Yakuza for a Rare Candy, and now the Murkrow is a solid part of Jamie's team. Jamie has noticed that Yakuza is rather cheeky, however, and more often than not is the source of major troubles for him, making him reconsider the whole 'bad luck' theorem.

"Open up by taunting your insectid foe, before stopping her in her tracks with a painful screech, then head for the ring, delivering a psychic wave of energy if she comes near or uses a projectile move."

Originally Posted by Arc_Angel

Stacey stepped into the basket of the hot air balloon once more. She and her frisky Ninjask Nina had secured a victory against the spunky young girl and her rented Staravia and had progressed through to the quater finals. As the balloon elevated excitement tingled through her again, the thrill of the victory still lingering. She was ready for the next opponant, a young male this time who looked rather confident and knew that her Pokemon was more than ready too.



Nina - Lv. 100, female, Ninjask
Type: Bug/Flying
Birthday: 16th April 05 (Age - 3 Years 11 Months)
Classification: Ninja Pokemon
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Sassy
Beauty Points: 10
Contests Stats: Beauty: 20 20 20 20 20 (100)
Obtained: In a Trade with Trick-or-Treater (18/04/05)
Ball Type: Luxury Ball
Currently: Active Team
Held Item: Silver Powder

Bio: Ever since Stacey met Nina in the Cable Club with Trick, she knew that she was a Sassy creature. Always the first one to bite back with a remark and is quite tactless at times. She has dreamt of the day when she evolves and gains flight, and a twin sister in the form of a Shedinja. An extrovert by nature, needing to be with others to be fully happy. She always ensures that she is looking her best when out of her ball even in fights, but is not afraid to get down and dirty when it is required. Is currently going through Puberty and her sex drive is through the roof. Will literally hump any bug that moves and she doesn't feel guilty about it. She is in love with Trick's Ariados Scavenger. Since evolution she is getting the hang of her wings and flying now along with her ability is a speedy flyer. Having sex whilst flying is her main goal and she plans to do it as many times as possible until its perfected. She adores Stacey fer her Christmas present of the Bug/Flying pokemon Karma Sutra and has tested a few of these positions on any bug pokemon that have ventured her way. She is very fond of her new sister Anima and holds a close and protective bond with her.

Evolution: Nincada -- Lv. 20 --> Ninjask (12/12/05)

Level-Up Moves: Scratch, Harden, Leech Life, Sand Attack, Fury Swipes, Mind Reader, Double Team, Fury Cutter, Screech, Swords Dance, False Swipe, Slash, Mud Slap, Agility, Metal Claw, Baton Pass, X-scissor
Egg Moves: Endure, Faint Attack, Silver Wind, Gust, Bug Buzz, Night Slash, Bug Bite
Move Tutor Moves: Double Edge, Swagger, Swift, Ominous Wind
TM's/HM's: Dig, HM Cut, HM Flash, TM Attract, TM Aerial Ace, TM Razor Wind, TM Whirlwind, TM Hidden Power (Electric), TM Sky Attack


Nina emerged into the air again fully aware of what was expected of her this time and eyed up the opponant who had been released. She was far from intimidated, there was no Pokemon she would not take on.

"Okay Nina, time for round 2. You performed perfectly last time and I know you'll do me proud again." Nina beamed at the compliment and gave a little curtsey before eyeing the ring up above.

"Time to get moving. Fire a Whirlwind downward to begin your ascent. That should really get you moving then break into a Swords Dance while you ascend to provide some needed boosting and get you pumped. After that head straight on up for the ring. Should your opponant fire attack at you OR get the ring before you do use your Faint Attack to throw it off and strike.

[Here it is guys, the opening round of your quarter final match]

With both trainers reaching the desired balloon height and releasing their pokémon, the orders were next to come. Having issued three commands each, the Honchkrow and Ninjask both jumped into action in an instant. As soon as she had time to compute the commands, Nina began flapping her speedy wings in an even speedier motion, creating a huge gust of wind below herself, sending her upwards in a matter of seconds. Quick to follow fairly close behind, Yakuza begins to taunt the ninja insect, sending her into a complete frenzy.

Still in a manic state, Nina does not manage to accomplish her swords dance and, instead, continues upwards towards the suspended ring. From below, the huge crow pokémon opens his beak wide, making an ear splitting screech to severely lower the opponents defenses. With this, Nina begins to pretend to be severely impaired, causing Yakuza to stop and look up in confusion. However, as he does so, the bug fires down a blast of dark energy in the form of faint attack, having tricked the crow by feining an injury.

After this round, Nina has managed to get approximately thirty metres from the ring with the boost from her whirlwind attack. Yakuza is currently located approximately fourty five metres from the ring. In terms of energy, neither side has used up much at all and show no slight signs of giving in. In terms of hitpoints, Nina has lost none and Yakuza is down to around 7/8 of his hitpoints.

Seakittenyfool to order first, followed by Arc_Angel

[Raves]

Swore I ordered...

"Pursuit to catch up on the bug, then bamboozle your foe with a whirlwind before grabbing for the ring. If she has it, psychic to mess with her feeble mind."

[Arc_Angel]

'Feeble Mind!!!' Nina thought angrily wanting to tear the ugly bird's trainer a new hole in his face. 'I'll show him a feeble mind when I fly circles around his overgrown crow'. Grinning she listened to the orders the Honchkrow was given and looked over her should to see Stacey deep in thought.

"Alright Nina, lets show them what we're made of. Keep flying upwards but Read Honchkrows Mind to predict his movements and avoid that Pursuit. Keeping ahead of him allow him to send a Whirlwind your way, it'll work in our favour. Catch the edge of the air blast and ride the cyclone all the way up to the ring, shooting him a Hidden Power (Electric) for good measure. Grab the ring and see if he can concentrate hard enough to use Psychic when your Aerial Aceing away to the goal.

[Pearl's Perap]

With the opening round finished and both pokémon ready for plenty more, the second round quickly begins. Yakuza begins to fly closer, with intent of using a pursuit attack, even beginning to coat himself in the shadowy aura. However, as he does, Nina switches her attention to the crow, reading its mind and dodging as the pursuit misses, the Honckrow flying right by her. Angered by a failed attempt, Yakuza begins his second attack instantly, flapping his wings harder and harder to form cyclonic winds.

Remembering her trainers strategy to make use of the attack, the Ninjask quickly flies into action, whipping around the edge of the whirlwind and gaining height as she did so. Continuing upwards at a heightening pace, Nina fires an odd ball of electrical energy, right at the Honckrow, causing a nice chunk of damage. Clearly not wanting to waste any time, Yakuza begins to attempt to follow. It isn't long before Nina reaches and successfully grabs at the PokéRinger ring before beginning a descent. As the Ninjask uses her speed boost to attempt an aerial ace, however, Yakuza locks on with his psychic ability and causes severe trauma for the ninja bug, hitting her with a good attack.

After this round, Nina has successfully managed to get the ring, albeit after a good hit. Hitpoints are as follows, Nina has around 2/3 of her hitpoints left and Yakuza has around 5/8. In terms of energy, neither pokémon has used up much, having used the conditions to their advantages moreso than actual flying. In terms of distance, both pokémon are around 80 metres from the ground and the goal post.

Arc_Angel to order first, followed by Seakittenyfool

[Arc_Angel]

Nina was still reeling from the Psychic blast she took but she had the ring which brought a smile to her face. She looked over her shoulder to see that Honchkrow was right on her proverbial tail and turning back to face the goal she could see that it was still a good distance away.

"Nina how about some sneak tactics to make sure you keep that ring. Trun around and give Honchkrow your sexiest look, appear impressed by his Psychic attack whilst Attracting his full attention. Then begin to fly towards the goal still batting your eye lashes at him and show him your true beauty with a lovely Silver Wind in his direction. If things get hairy or the attract wears off get the hell outta dodge and use your Agility to boost your speed and go for the goal."

[Raves]

"If they wish to play mind games, then let's play them. Psycho Shift while she's trying to attract you so your mental state of love is transferred to her instead, then woo her with your unfinished symphony to cause her to fumble with the ring, before grabbing it and fleeing for your post after giving her a kiss...with added firestream action."

[Pearl's Perap]

With a round of attacks from both trainers, their pokémon get ready once again. Recieving a usual speed boost, Nina is quick to open up the battle. The ninja pokémon, whilst still holding the ring, begins to form pink hearts, throwing them at the crow whilst batting her eyelids. Obviously attracted to his foe, Yakuza fails to attack.

Not wasting any time at all, the Ninjask is quick to begin her descent, diving downwards towards the goal. As she does so, a thick silver dust becomes apparent around her wings, sending off a gust of glittering wind back in the direction of the immobilized Honchkrow, battering him for moderate damage. Snapping out of the attraction, the Honchkrow begins to follow, singing a haunting song as he does. In an instant, ensnared by the song, a weird energy forms around the Ninjask's head, causing her extreme confusion.

Not wasting any time, the Honchkrow swoops at Nina, grabbing at the ring before diving downwards, spewing up a series of flaming bubbles as he does so. As each one pops on Nina's underside, she cries out a little. Despite her confusion, however, the Ninjask quickly follows after the Honchkrow, speeding herself up even more with an agility attack.

After this round, Yakuza has managed to steal the ring from Nina's clutches. In terms of hitpoints, Yakuza has around 1/2 remaining and Nina has around 1/4. In terms of energy, neither pokémon has used up too much more, with Nina using up more than Yakuza, having boosted her speed even more with an agility. Both pokémon are located around 35 metres from the ground and their goal.

Seakittenyfool to order first, followed by Arc_Angel

[Raves]

Yakuza's possession of the ring and attack, in spite of the attraction, meant that he was now on the defensive against a much faster foe who had some speed boosts under her belt, and yet Yakuza had the advantage in terms of energy and health, though this could change.

"Yakuza, belch out a thick haze to mask yourself as well as elmininating those speed boosts, before striking out with a drill peck if she gets too close. Should she try anything from afar, send a blast of psychic energy her way."

[Arc_Angel]

Nina had taken some hard hits and had lost the ring to Honchkrow but this made her mad, and that was not good. Shaking off the fiery attack she seethed as she saw the dark birdie with the ring in his beak heading for the goal. She was not going to lose, not to him. She saw him prepare to fire a Haze her way and growled, dirty tricks.

"Nina, you can still win. Don't let that little slip-up throw you off. As he fires off a Haze moved into a barrelroll-eque Swords Dance to blow the Haze away and get a little boost. Then prepare your Sky Attack flying up towards Honchkrown (to fool him into thinking your gonna get really close) whilst charging then unleash the attack going into a dive from above to propel him groundwards, combining it with a Slash to one of his wings immediately after. Take the ring from his grasp and use the speed from the attacks to head straight back up for the goal

[Pearl's Perap]

With Nina's mind still lost within the bizarre and rather haunting melody sung out by Yakuza, the Honchkrow, despite the Ninjask's speed boost, begins to create a large cloud of darkening haze. In her state of confusion, Nina attempts her attack nonetheless, dancing through the haze, spinning her wings and legs in a variety of locations as she feels the boost. With the Ninjask closer to the Honchkrow, he is quick to fly at her, his large beak glowing a bright white as he repeatedly pecks out at the bug.

Not wasting her time, despite her confusion and significant loss of hitpoints, Nina glows completely white, flying directly at the Honchkrow. However, as she reaches him, she flies up and down once more, crashing hard into the crow's back, sending him downwards. As the Honchkrow gains a slight boost from the Ninjask beating him downwards, he attempts to use it to his advantage, regaining himself and flying at the ring. Despite helping him out, Nina is quick to attempt to fly at him and slash. However, as she tries to move, the melody begins in her mind once more, causing her to stop in her tracks, visibly in a lot of pain. Eyeing his chance, the dark bird turns his attention back to Nina, firing a blast of psychic energy up at her, causing her to cry out.

After this round, Yakuza still managed to retain the ring. In terms of distance from the goal, Yakuza is around ten metres and Nina is around eighteen. In terms of hitpoints, Yakuza is down to around 1/4 and Nina is hanging on by the slightest slither of hitpoints. Energy has not changed a great deal for either side, despite both pokémon being rather low on hitpoints.

Arc_Angel to order first, followed by Seakittenyfool

[Arc_Angel]

"Okay that went well" Stacey said with a grimace as Nina looed about ready to pass out. How could she forget about the confusion effects of the song. Barrating herself she could feel her chances of winning this contest fly right out of the window along with Nina's respect for her. She'd not be impressed by a loss here.

"Nina just Screech your frustrations then form several Double Team clones and move into an Aerial Ace to slam into Honchkrow and take the ring from him. Or at least just try hon."

[Raves]

"Simply taunt your foe at losing the ring to someone who is larger and not as fast as her, then when she flits in for an attack, mess her flight up with a good whirlwind before finishing the fight with a judgmental ice beam while heading for the pole."

[Pearl's Perap]

A new round meant for a new boost of speed for the Ninjask. Recieving this, she is quick to begin flitting downwards, screeching as she does. Hearing the horrific sound, Yakuza clamps his eyes shut, his defenses severely lowered by the attack. Recovering, the bird attempts to taunt the Ninjask, waving the ring at her. Despite this, however, the bug manages to keep her concentration, splitting herself into a huge group of clone Ninas.

Not knowing the true location of his opponent, Yakuza begins to flap rapidly, forming a whirlwind. As the wind currents ripped across the arena towards the many Ninjask, several begin to disappear. Not wasting even a second, the true Nina propels herself at the foe, glowing white before disappearing. In a split second, she appears right before the crow, grabbing out at the ring and diving downwards, utilizing the speed from the previous attack and her speed boosts well. Having been swindled by the attack, Yakuza follows close behind, cooling the air around his beak as he does.

Despite her previous impairment, the Ninjask swooped down, still in possession of the ring and managed to toss it onto the goal post, causing the crowd to roar loudly. Even though the match had ended, the Honchkrow proceeded with his ice beam, firing it at the bug and hitting the post. Completely exhausted, Nina collapses to the ground, the unfinished symphony finally finishing as she closes her eyes, a visible smile on her tiny face.

Congratulations to Arc_Angel for making it through to the semifinals! Nina recieves the MT move Substitute for managing to win, due to already being at Lv 100.

Better luck next time, Seakittenyfool, as a condolence prize, you recieve a Flying Ball and a TM of your choice from the Coins For Prizes, please post here to redeem your prize :3

[Such a close battle, my favourite one so far, without a doubt!]

[Raves]

Watching the events go ahead, Jamie knew inside that this round would make or break him and Yakuza. As the Ninjask snatched the ring from the crow, Jamie frowned, knowing that with the speed that the species were famed for, his run in the Pokeringer was over as the clink of the ring on the post finished the contest.

Yakuza, however, wasn't one to let meagre rules finish him as he launched his ice beam forward and struck said post as the unfinished symphony claimed his foe's consciousness as it smiled erratically.

"Yakuza, you did well, and I'm doubtlessly proud of you." Jamie called as his balloon landed and he noted the victorious insect, making a mental note to train Yakuza further for when the next Pokeringer contest opened up.

OOC: Picking up a Ball which coincidentally isn't actually Flying but rather an actual Flying Ball, and an Dark Pulse TM, teaching it to my Honchkrow.

[Arc_Angel]

Stacey had felt that the contest had gone beyond their grasps but in the last moments of competition Nina maaged to outsmart and outlast the wily Honchkrow with her speed and cunning snatching the ring from his grasp and placing it on the hook. Stacey leapt up and down cheering nearly falling out of her basket by doing so. She saw Nina smile at her, a smile that remained even as a point blank Ice Beam hit her in the back knocking her out instantly. Stacey snarled at the other trainer and his pathetic black pidgeon for the sneak attack.

"Pathetic." she hissed, "Sore losers" she finished returning her downed Ninjask to her ball to rest thanking for her the tremendous effort.