Advanced Trainer Battle: atlantis_kid vs. Hayward

[Arc_Angel]

It was her second trainer battle in these pleasant grounds and Stacey was happy to be back. The weather wasn't as warm as last time but the cool breeze and gentle rolling clouds were refreshing. The green fields seem to go on forever expanding to as far as the eye could see. There were a smattering a beauiful trees on the horizon but the part of the Stardust Fields chosen for the Pokemon battle had its own. A beautiful cherry blossom was sat right in its centre defying the weather as its pink flowers bloomed brightly, the edges of the arena marked by long dry grasses that looked like they could scratch if someone got too close. Many wild Pokemon inhabited these peaceful lands and the odd Buneary had already begun to investigate the arrival of humans with keen interest. Sat in her usual sun chair but dressed a little warmer in cream trousers and matching cardigan the referee smiled as she saw her competitors arrive. A young man and woman approached the arena together exchanging pleasantries before parting to take their places.

"Lets go through the rules shall we"

atlantis_kid vs. Hayward
Advanced Trainer Battle (Pokemon from Lv’s 51-75 used only)
1 on 1
72 Hr DQ Period
Arena: Cloud Garden's Stardust Fields: Gently rolling fields spanning as far as the eye can see. This battlefield is a 50m x 50m section of the large grassy plain with one lone Cherry Blossom tree standing in the centre.

She allowed them time to prepare themselves whist retrieving a coin from her pocket. She assigned atlantis_kid to Heads and Hayward to Tails and gave it a quick flip: "Tails".
Once she was sure they understood the rules she went through the order of play:

– I need PM’s from both of you including your Pokemon, their stats, any healing items being declared, and your attacks for the first round (I am happy with up to 3 being used per round)
- I will then ref the first round.
- Hayward will then order their attacks for the next round.
- atlantis_kid then orders their attacks.
- I ref the round, and the next round attack orders switch and so on and so forth till we have a winner!

“Good Luck and Have Fun!”

[Arc_Angel]

Originally Posted by atlantis_kid99

Alicia was grinning as she entered the pleasant meadowy battleground. It had been such a long time since she had seen her friend Hayward, so why not see how far they'd both come after all this time? Their adventure two years ago in the Silverton Ranges had been a memorable one as much as it was life-threatening. She supposed that Medeo had evolved, just like her Sen. They were both starters; they were both Psychic/Fighting types. It would be a thrilling and tough battle, if she and Sen had anything to say about it.

"It's great to meet you again! I should hope this won't turn out to be as perilous and heart-attack inducing as last time, eh?" she joked, holding out her hand as she did so. Her smile was broad as she continued speaking. "Good luck. And you're going to need it, because Sen and I are going to win."

Her fingers twitched in anticipation. Her thick, short-cropped brown hair was clipped back neatly amid the faint breeze. Her moss green eyes were fiercely competitive as her hand sought out the Pokéball on her belt. "Sen, let's go!"

"Start off with a quick Psywave to disorientate your opponent. Once it's safe, move in with a Thunder Wave and hold it until Medeo is well paralysed!" she shouted. "If it's safe to do so, Swords Dance while keeping your distance. Otherwise, Flash!"
The battle was on.

Originally Posted by Hayward

A cool breeze drifted lazily through Cloud Garden’s Stardust Field as a black-clad teenager quietly took his place at the edge of the battlefield. The breeze carried with it the soothing aroma of fresh cherry blossoms and the lad watched the shimmering grass ripple in its wake. It was a beautiful, tranquil country, and he sighed contentedly as he surveyed his surroundings. On a warmer day, he thought to himself, it would be the perfect place for an outdoors nap. It wasn’t meant to be today though, as the picturesque landscape was destined to play a different role. In just a few minutes it would serve as the backdrop for a friendly Pokemon battle, the very reason the trainer Will Hale had traveled here.

Will’s opponent stood facing him across the pitch; a young lady who had only recently arrived in the realm of FB. Since their starters were both dual Psychic-Fighting types, the teens felt this would be an interesting match up. Reaching into the courier bag resting on his right hip, Will quickly withdrew the shiny silver Pokeball that housed his most loyal partner. He pressed the round trigger switch and the metallic sphere immediately tripled in size; the boy grinning to himself as he thought over its resident. The Pokemon inside loved battling, and Will felt certain it would enjoy itself in this contest.

Flicking his wrist, Will tossed the Steel Ball onto the pitch. It cracked along the midline and a stream of brilliant white light instantly exploded from within, temporarily illuminating the battlefield before morphing itself into the form of a lithe mystic, then fading to reveal the elegant Medicham, Medeo. Medeo’s eyes tinged emerald for a moment as sunlight fell on the trio of canary-colored dots on his forehead. Released from the cramped confines of his containment orb, the Yoga Pokemon quickly set about a brief routine of calisthenics; reaching over to touch his toes, running in place, and doing jumping jacks. Nearby his trainer thought hard to come up with a strategy.

Moments later Medeo finished his warm-up exercises, a few beads of sweat the only visible sign of his elevated heart rate. He adjusted the Northern Star Bangle on his tiny wrist and signaled his readiness for the task at hand by zealously crying, “Medii! Medii!”

Grinning at his partner’s enthusiastic attitude, Will bowed respectfully to Alicia and wished her and Gallade the best of luck before giving a deferential nod to the young woman officiating the match.

The referee signaled for them to begin and Will sent his Pokemon forth into battle.

"Look sharp, mate!" Will cautioned as Medeo put on a determined expression. "We’ve got our work cut out for us this time! Watch out for Gallade’s arm blades!"

Medeo nodded, quickly adopting the offensive kung fu stance known as the Vicious Butterfree Onslaught while Will continued issuing instructions. "Try to surprise Gallade with Fake Out! While he’s stunned, Meditate to raise your attack power, then follow up with Flash to disorient him! Have fun out there and let’s do our part to make this an unforgettable battle!"

Both competetitor reached the arena and neither was unfamiliar with the other having once travelled together. Sometimes friends were the hardest to fight but neither one seemed altogether concerned about the battle, it was a friendly contest afterall, just what the ref liked best. The cooling breeze sent a rustling noise as the cut grasses moved gentyl back and forth. Both trainers appeared ready and gave themselves a last moment for pleasantries both very confident in their starter's abilities before their Pokemon were released. Before Alicia materialised a tall human-esque Pokemon with thin legs, blades on his arms and a pointed helmet adorning his head. The Gallade faced down the other Pokemon stoicly looking unfazed as he appeared. Another Psychic-Fighter was chosen, this one looking a little more effeminate with big pink lips and harem-style pants adorning his legs but the glint in his eye told everyone that he was not to be taken for granted. The wild Pokemon had begun to gather and they ooohed and ahhed at the powerful Pokemon before them. Medeo warmed up with a series of stretches as Sen took deep breaths, each preparing in their own way. The referee gave a warm smile as she raised her flags making eye contact with everyone involved before waving them down signalling the start of the battle.

Sen begins to focus his Psychic energies ready to strike when Medeo rushes towards him faster than he could keep track of. Medeo connects with his Fake Out making Sen stumble backwards startled and flinching slightly loosing his grip on the attack. Medeo leps back gracefully as Sen feels a his muscles relax and lighten raising his speed slightly, it had been just enough to activate his ability! Medeo had begun to Meditate starting to boost his attack power but Sen was ready to retaliate and send forth tendrils of electricity that wrapped around the Medicham. He was so focused in his meditation he didn't move giving Sen the perfect amount of time to focus his Thunder Wave the electricity solidly binding Medeo who blinked in shock as he was stuck in his current meditating position paralysed for the time being. Sen grins and seeing that he had a safe opportunity to spine and dance on the spot his blades looking very deadly as he performed his Swords Dance significantly boosting his attack power as Medeo decides to intervene not needing to move for his next attack. He releases a bright Flash which is dampened by the daylight and the open environment. Sen wasn't afflicted too much as spinning around soo fast blocked his eyes but he has a few spots dancing there as he finishes his move. Medeo tries to push through the paralysis and feels a little movement in his hands and feet.

Health: 97%
Energy: 94%
Status: Slight increase in speed. Significant increase in Attack. Spots before his eyes from the Flash, may reduce his accuracy


Health: 100%
Energy: 91%
Status: Attack is boosted. Paralyzed - hindered to slight movements for now

Hayward to post next followed by AK please.

[Hayward]

In the Cloud Garden's Stardust Fields, Will cupped his hands to his mouth and hollered out encouragement to his Pokemon. "Don't worry about the paralysis, mate, we're ready for it!" He grinned, "Psych yourself Up, then Trick Sen into switching items with you. Use his Lum Berry to heal your paralysis. Follow up with Return!!!"

[atlantis_kid99]

Originally Posted by PASBL Attack Descriptions

Psych Up (NO) -- The user concentrates, and then gains the opponent´s mindset. This includes happiness, battle-readiness, and attractions (The Psyched Up Pokemon will be attracted to the opponent, not itself).

Nothing about stat boosts there so I'm ordering as such. If you're not using the ASB's descriptions, please correct me for future rounds ^^;

Well, the first round had certainly thrown a few curveballs at her. Alicia had to admit- her opponent was a good strategist. Two can play at that game, she thought.

"Since Medeo wants to try some dirty Tricks, let's go on the offensive. MC Shadow Ball into Fury Cutter! Finish with a Flash at close range."

[Arc_Angel]

We do use the PASBL attack descriptions for guidance for the time being as we have yet to finish our own attack descriptions. We don't adhere to their rules and you'll find that FB Trainer battles are that bit different. For exampe I've never liked that Full Charge moderate charge stuff, you can use it here but I've never been one for time restrictions in battle, more like situation restrictions.
Anyway on to the reffing ^-^

Sentinel looked cool and collected whlst feeling the prickle of confidence at the early advantage. Medeo was trying to flex his hands and feet feeling the sight movements come back to him whilst trying to let any emotions overrun him at the beginning of this fray. Medeo concentrats on Sen's mindset using his Psych Up hoping that it would boost his attack power. He feels Sen's confidence and feels his own boost as he tries harder to move finding more success now with his renewed positive energy. Sen however had started to charge up a Shadow Ball that was growing in size with every second as Medeo begins his attempts to Trick the Gallade into swapping items with him. Sen frowns trying not to lose concentration on his attack but with Medeo's increased confidence he was very hard to ignore. He feels compelled to take the beautiful shiny Northern Star Bangle and releases his his attack unable to stop the charge and the ball fo ghostly energy just whizzes past Medeo the Medicham wincing as he feels some of the energy brush past him. Sen walks over to Medeo and they exchange items Medeo quickly eating the Lum berry curing his paralysis as Sen places the bangle on his wrist admiring its obvious beauty.

Medeo was feeling rather pleased with himself as the paralysis wore off and as such the power for his Return would be good but before he could Sen had regained his senses and sees that he's been duped. He clenches his fists before darting towards Medeo charging Bug energy into his blades and swipes at him over and over. Medeo winces with each cut and before the 4th hit can land slams his fist into Sen sending him stumbling back and looking pretty annoyed at his attack being interupted. Being so close to Medeo he uses up a decent amount of energy and similar to the Medicham in the previous round releases a brilliant Flash and despite the restrictions Medeo had in his use of it, being so close to him left the fighter holding his eyes in pain temporarily blind

Health: 90%
Energy: 80%
Status: Slight increase in speed. Significant increase in Attack.


Health: 91%
Energy: 84%
Status: Attack and confidence is boosted. Temporary blindness, will improve after the next round.

AK to post next followed by Hayward please.

[atlantis_kid99]

Sorry for opening up that whole can of worms. Please check your inbox- I responded to your PM.

"Sen, while you're close to him, Frustration! Afterwards, a Psycho Cut will do. Follow with a Psywave."

[Hayward]

RP-ing is too much fun. Apologies to Arc/AK if I get carried away. ^^;

Two years ago...

In an icy cavern deep beneath the Silverton Mountain Range, two teenagers and their Pokemon face off against a maniacal trainer in a battle of life and death. Insane with rage, the mad man angrily commands his Golem and Sandslash to kill the teens, who exchange an anxious glance at the man’s remark and encourage their Pokemon to do their best. Despite the perilousness of their situation, the girl keeps calm and orders her Ralts to slow down their enemies with a combined Disable and Confuse Ray. The boy is equally worried, but puts on a brave face and instructs his Meditite to use Fake Out and Bullet Punch...

* * *

Will grinned. He couldn’t help it. He hadn’t seen his friend in ages. He was glad she had returned to FB. He always enjoyed seeing old comrades again. The last time they had spoken was nearly two years ago. At that time, with the help of their starter Pokemon, the two teens had teamed up to defeat a lunatic trainer in an abandoned mine deep beneath the Silverton Mountains. Back then they had both been rookies just starting out on their journeys. Now they were older, now they were more experienced, and now their starters had evolved into their final forms. Now they weren’t fighting for their lives, but instead were having a friendly battle in the Cloud Garden’s Stardust Fields. In a lot of ways, Will felt like he owed Alicia and Sen his life and was sure she would say the same about him and Medeo. Her strategizing, along with the psychic powers of her Ralts, had been invaluable to their survival, just as his reckless attitude and Meditite’s hard-hitting attacks had been as well.

Will grinned again. It was nice to reminisce, but right now he had a battle to try and win, a battle in which neither trainer held an advantage. At this early stage, the match was still anybody’s to win, and win was Will wanted to do. It was what he knew his opponent wanted to do, too. Adopting a combat stance, Will quickly hollered instructions to Medeo. “Look sharp, mate!” he cried, knowing he needed to buy Medeo some time. “Sen’s in-your-face-Flash is gonna make it hard to see for a bit! Defend with Double Team! Then use Mind Reader to track Sen’s movements! That should help you dodge his attacks and aim your own! Try to outrun his Psywave with a Bullet Punch!”

[Arc_Angel]

The last round had been intense with mind tricks and bright flashes and both Pokemon appeared even. Sentinel my have lost his held item which Medeo had used to heal his paralysis he had blinded the Medicham which would work in his favour. Both trainers stared anxiously at their Pokemon formulating their battle strategies each adapting to the changing situations. The audience had grown now and several Pokemon were huddled behind the referee much to her amusement trying to get a good look at the two powerful fighters.

With his opponant otherwise occupied Sen took the initiative and and thought hard about everything that went wrong that last round. His Shadow Ball all but missed, he was tricked ... tricked dammit into giving away his berry and his Fury Cutter was interupted before he could even get it started. Feeling all these Frustrations build up he couldn't contain his roar as he dove at Medeo slamming his fists and blades into his body. The Medicham felt panic in his chest as he felt the blows unable to see the source. Taking his trainers advice he pulls on his energy resources moving back from the raining hits moving as fast as he can to create a Team of Doubles. Sen puts his fist through a clone as Medeo flips away his 2 remaning clones following.

Sen not put off by the extra Medeo's he was seeing considering he had already eliminated one, charged up his Psychic Energy into his blades ready to strike. Medeo and his clones however had begun to concentrate on Reading Sen's Mind hoping to over come his temporary blindness even if it meant sacrificing some speed. Sen released his Psycho Cut choosing a Medicham honing in on its tiny midsection and hit true! Medeo cried out backing away his clones following suit each holding their abdomen's as they felt the pain too. Medeo had completed his Mind Reader and though unable to straighten from the pain in his abdomen caused by a bleeding cut he could now sense Sen's location.

Both Pokemon stared the other down Medeo feeling the pain worse right now and both moved at the same time. Sen concentrated really hard forming several Psywaves that slowly moved towards Medeo and though the Medicham had reduced speed from the Mind Reader his chosen attack made up for that. He coated his fist in Steel energy before firing it forward the energy carrying on to fly through the rings and slam into Sen knocking him back. Sen's aim was on the money but this time it wasn't Medeo he hit but a clone that goes 'poof' leaving him with one clone remaining.

Health: 86%
Energy: 73%
Status: Slight increase in speed. Significant increase in Attack.


Health: 80%
Energy: 72%
Status: Attack and confidence is boosted. Temporary blindness which has reduced, can make outlines of objects, will disappear end of next round.
One clone remaining. Increased accuracy for 2 rounds

Hayward to post next followed by AK please.

[Hayward]

"Alright mate, keep it up! You're doing great!" Will encouraged his partner as he quickly surveyed the battlefield. So far, neither Pokemon had been able to gain much momentum, and Will felt the match was still fairly level. One Medicham clone remained, however, and the black-clad trainer hoped to make use of it as long as he had the chance. Maybe it would cause the pendulum to swing in their favor. "Bulk yourself Up, Medeo!" he hollered. "Then go with a Fire Punch--Thunder Punch combo!"

[atlantis_kid99]

Alicia surveyed the scene in front of her as her foe did the same. Listening to the orders he shouted, it seemed that a simple fighting match between the two part-Fighting type starters was only fitting. "Feint to try to deduce the real Medeo from the two's reactions. Gain momentum with a Night Slash, then go for another Fury Cutter!"

[Arc_Angel]

The fight was still pretty even and although Medeo had taken more damage his throbbing cut across his midsection reminding him of that he still had some tricks up his sleeves. He had one clone remainign that could confuddle Sen and his increased accuracy would help him for the short term. Sen had taken less damage and dished out some revenge but could he overcome the challenge of the clones, we would soon find out. Cheers could be heard from the spectators as they watched both Pokemon prepare to attack once more.

Both Medeo's were hunched over holding their abdomens the blood starting to clot over the cut but it still throbbed painfully. Deciding to build on his strenghts he begins to Bulk Up feeling his muscles grow stronger ready to dish out physical pain and with the adrenaline pumping through him his own pain was diminishing. Sen goes on the attack not wanting to wait for the Medicham to finish boosting himself and feigns an attack to the left. Both Medeos respond and dodge to the right right into Sen's waiting Feint but he is unable to distiguish between the pair as they still move in sync. He slams into the clone the force disintegrating it leaving Sen stumbling forward. Medeo grins as he takes advantage of the miss and with reading Sen's mind he can just about make out his position. He powers fire energy into his right fist before slamming the Fire Punch into his chest nearly knocking him off his feet. Moving with his momentum he charges electric energy into his left fist and makes a final strike with his Thunderpunch that finally sends Sen crashing to the ground.

Alicia is left to look on in deep concern as Sen slowly makes it back to his feet. He glares at Medeo shaking off the pain from the repeated attacks his fists shaking partially in humiliation. How could he miss and let the slower Medeo land both those hits. He charges up an attack of his own, now he didn't have the clones to mistake for his target he would cause some damage. His Night Slash rips across the already cut midsection of Medeo making hm cry in pain and back up. Though it caused less pain due to his bulked up state it still left a shallow cut there across the previous one like an 'X' across his body. Similiarly using his momentum he changes the energy pouring into his blades and with a cry uneleashes his Fury Cutter into Medeo the power growing with each successive hit. Medeo manages to evade a hit falling to his knees as Sen darts past him his momentum gone.

Health: 76%
Energy: 62%
Status: Slight increase in speed. Significant increase in Attack. Reduced Bug Energy Rescources.


Health: 69%
Energy: 63%
Status: Attack greatly boosted. Defense boosted. No longer blinded. Increased accuracy for 1 more round

AK to post next followed by Hayward please.

[atlantis_kid99]

Alicia had winced as Medeo's two elemental punches made their mark on Sen. She then watched as, despite those heavy blows, Sen retaliated with an equally powerful close-range assault. She wasn't too concerned for either Pokemon, and for good reason- this was a trainer battle, after all. While hurting the other Pokemon was allowed, none of the injuries came close to being lethal or permanent.

What should she do now... Will got in that Bulk Up Medeo needed, and this could prove dangerous (all the more advantage for him). What was that move again, the one that negated stat boosts? Oh right. Haze. Too bad Sen couldn't learn it. Her grimace faded quickly as she thought of the next best option. "Alright, Sen, here's what we'll do now. First, cool Medeo down with an Icy Wind," she shouted. "Then, another Psycho Cut and Psywave combo!"

(why do these orders seem so familiar...)

[Hayward]

In the Cloud Garden’s Stardust Field, Will narrowed his grey-green eyes into slits and gritted his teeth in determination as the battle intensified, knowing that now was the time to hold strong because a wrong move could spell disaster. Sen held a slight advantage over Medeo in regard to health, but both Psychic-Fighters had expended similar amounts of energy. Will knew that Medeo could still sense Sen’s movements, and he hoped to make good use of their one advantage while he still had the chance.

Adopting a combat stance, Will wasted no time in hollering out instructions to his Pokemon. “Quick, mate! Use Vacuum Wave to try to deflect Icy Wind! Then go with Hi Jump Kick -- but I want you to time your jump, and Mind Reader should help you. Wait until Sen is just about to strike with Psycho Cut, then jump at that moment so that you also dodge his attack in the process! Look for a weak spot, and follow up with Force Palm!”

[Arc_Angel]

The last round had been brutal with heavy blows delivered on both ends. Sen had taken a beating receiving puncha after punch knocking him down but Medeo had not escaped either. His abdomen looked like a cheese board with criss-cross cuts marring the skin there making using those muscles painful. Each was willing to do some real damage to the other and neither one came out unscathed. Some of the spectators looked on worriedly at the two combatants but as the both rose ready to attack again a cheer rose out through the masses.

Sen is the first to move with his slight speed advantage over Medeo and turns to face him before breathing out a frigid blast of Icy Wind that has the Medicham shivering and struggling to execute his attack. He pulls back his fist slower than he'd like and punched forward sending a blast of Vacuum Wave through the cold wave hitting Sen in the face effectively stopping the attack. Medeo makes it entirely to his feet but is definately feeling the cold now and that will slow him down. Sen shakes off the light blow and once again charges up Psychic Energy into one of his blades preparing to target that soft pre-slashed abdomen of Medeo's. He is quick to close the distance and Medeo even with his Mind Reader is just not fast enough to evade the attack. He can see Sen about to strike and manages to turn off to the side the Psycho Cut landing on a fresh piece of flesh causing great pain but it was better that his abdomen took no more damage.

With effort he leaps up into the air now he had opportunity startling the Gallade who had just about stopped from the momentum of his attack. He looks up to see the Medicham falling toward him right foot outstretched right arm across his sore stomach. The Mind Reader helped in this respect as Medeo landed the kick perfectly to Sen's head knocking him down to the floor the Medicham flipping away but stopping to wince at his injuries. Sen lay on the ground holding his head a nasty black eye beginning to form, nromally the fighting style attack wouldn't cause that much damage but targetting his head again had been nasty. He could feel a massive headache coming on, maybe this was payback for slicing his abdomen to ribbons.

He makes it back to his feet and though he had the speed advantage he was trying to shake the pain off from his head and was distracted enough for Medeo to attack again. He manages to leap forward aiming for a vulnerable part of Sen, which unfortunately for him was his head right now, and unleashed a Force Palm knocking him back to the ground crying out in pain as his face was assaulted again. Medeo felt a great deal of satisfaction but frowned as Sen made it back to his knees and he decides just to attack from there. He sends 4 pink Psywaves towards Medeo finding it hard to concentrate with the throbbing headache to generate anymore. Medeo grimaces in pain as the rings slam into him making him feel disorientated.

Health: 61%
Energy: 49%
Status: Slight increase in speed. Significant increase in Attack. Reduced Bug Energy Rescources.


Health: 56%
Energy: 52%
Status: Attack greatly boosted. Defense boosted. Reduced Speed. Mildly disorientated

Hayward to post next followed by AK please.

[Hayward]

“Great effort, mate! Stay strong now!” Will grinned and hollered out encouragement to Medeo. It had been a good match so far. The two Fighting-Psychics had gone toe-to-toe and traded vicious blows, with neither side showing any signs of backing down. Will felt that the match was nearing its mid-point, and supposed that just like professional footballers, the two Pokemon would welcome a half-time breather.

However, no break would be coming, at least not until the end of the match, and Will knew that now was the time for him and Medeo to give it their all, especially if they hoped to narrow the gap and turn the tide during the second half of the battle. But, first they had to do something about Medeo’s disorientation. “Calm your Mind, Medeo!” Will yelled, hoping that the meditation technique would help soothe his Medicham’s slightly befuddled mind. “Then follow up with Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch!”

[atlantis_kid99]

All the Psywaves she'd been ordering had finally gotten in a good hit. It might have been a waste of Sen's energy, sure, but here was roughly the midpoint of the battle and all the hits they were dishing out were starting to add up. Both Pokemon were noticeably starting to tire, but a long way to go before they collapsed of exhaustion. Her Gallade was still recovering from a nasty Force Palm to the head. Despite that, he seemed mentally alert. On the other hand, Medicham seemed quite dazed from the retaliation attack he'd received. Alicia had an opening now and she'd take it.

Her smile was bright and wide as she shouted, "Fantastic work, Sen! Keep it up and we'll be golden. Now... Shadow Ball while he's trying to Calm his Mind, then Rock Tomb!" Medeo could probably break out of that easily, but he'd use up a good bit of energy while doing so... hopefully. "After that, scoot back a few meters and Calm your own Mind."

[Arc_Angel]

This fight was becoming very physical, and that wasn't much of a surprise considering the two combatants. Blood had been spilt and bone nearly broken. These Pokemon were out to prove which was the better fighter and the better psychic and they didn't seem to have a limit on the damage they would cause one another.

Medeo was feeling disorientated from the Psywaves but heard his trainer call to him to Calm his Mind an he begins to do so. He feels his mind clear of the muddling thoughts and hs special attack, namely of the Psychic type. Sen, despite his throbbing headache is ready to counter and charges up his small amount of ghost energies and powers up a Shadowball hoping that this one will hit home and with the short distance between them it was a sure thing. He lauches the attack the orb crashing into Medeo knocking him out of his trance makng him wince and stumble, that stung!

Sen starts to pull on the earth hoping to surround Medeo but is hit in retaliation with a swift Ice Punch to his chest freezing over a small portion. He manages to keep his cool however and finishes on creating his Rock Tomb, slices of earth and grasses ripping up into cone surrounding Medeo. The ground was too soft to create anything sturdy and it could probably be easily taken down. The wild Pokemon look aghast at this turn though and yell angrily at the desecration of the field making both trainers a little worried, they didn't want a revolt on their hands. Now he had the opportunity Sen Calmed his own Mind as Medeo stares down his earthly Prison. His trainer had ordered a Dynamic Punch and that is exactly what he intended to do. He charged the strength and energy into his fist before slamming it into the tomb making a large hole in the wall sending bits of earth flying and following through to amazingly catch Sen in his side and throw him to the ground, the impact greatly reduced from the initial shot to the wall.

Health: 51%
Energy: 33%
Status: Significant increase in Attack. Increased Sp. Attack
Reduced Bug and Ghost Energy Rescources. Ice encasing his chest will reduce movement and speed.


Health: 48%
Energy: 39%
Status: Attack greatly boosted. Defense boosted. Sp. Attack boosted
Reduced Speed.

AK to post next followed by Hayward please.

[atlantis_kid99]

Sen was on the ground (again). Alicia grimaced, but that quickly morphed to a grin when she saw his determined and eager expression.

"Good work, Sen! I know you're getting tired but let's see this through to end and really make it a fantastic match. Giga Drain, Psychic and then a Psywave. If you can time the last one to block an attack, go for it."

Suddenly, she noticed the previously cheerful wild Pokémon surrounding the arena were highly aggravated at the unsightly Rock Tomb disturbing the topsoil. Appropriately chagrined, she turned to face the aforementioned wild Pokémon. "Sorry about that, I promise that Sen and I won't purposely harm the field from now on." The trainer hoped that they would accept her (rather short) apology.

[Hayward]

In Cloud Garden’s Stardust Field, Will let out a grateful sigh and enthusiastically complimented his Pokemon, impressed and relieved that the Medicham had used Dynamic Punch to escape its soil cell. “Whew…well done, mate! That was brilliant!” Will wiped the sweat from his forehead, then dragged a hand through his short brown hair as he thought hard to come up with a strategy.

How much longer could the Psychic-Fighters continue to slug it out? Will wasn’t sure, but he felt certain that whichever side emerged victorious would definitely be stronger for it. Putting on a determined expression, he wagged a finger and hollered out instructions to his Pokemon. “Alright Medeo, look sharp! Use Snatch to grab the benefits of Sen’s Giga Drain! Then go with Mega Punch and Mega Kick!”

[Arc_Angel]

Sen was on the ground (again) and Medeo was brushing the dirt off his body wincing as he felt some get too close to his wounds for his liking. The wild Pokemon seemed to take Alicia's appology and calmed down enough to watch the match progress further, afterall they should expect some damage to the ground with all the fighting going on.

Sen make it back to his feet to see Medeo looming over him. He focuses on his form and feels a link connecting them both before he initiates his Giga Drain feeding off the Medicham's energy and replenishing his own. Medeo groans in pain feeling increasingly tired and tries to place his own curse on the fighter. He plants his Snatch curse on Sen and he narrows his eyes feeling the energy no longer moving towards him but sat stationary. He breaks off the attack as Medeo sighs in relief but that is short lived as he feels a new sort of energy wrap around him. He is lifted into the air by Sen's Psychic and writhes about trying to get free. Sen has sweat breaking out on his face but is able to throw Medeo due to his lighter weight and send him crashing into the ground reminiscent of hiself before.

Medeo stumbles to his feet feeling battered and bruised and sees Sen looking a little bit smug. He runs towards him his fist pulled back charged with energy as Sen concentrates on his next attack. He sends 4 Psywaves towards the charging Medicham making him wince and stumble in his movement but with his momentum still going forward he sends a glancing blow with his Mega Punch pushing Sen back and stopping his attack. Medeo holds his head in pain but still charges the same time of energy into his right leg and slams it into Sen kncoking him over ... the end of each round seems to becoming more and more familiar.

Health: 39%
Energy: 27%
Status: Increased Attack ++. Increased Sp. Attack +
Reduced Bug and Ghost Energy Rescources. Reduced Speed -
Snatch Curse (any recovering or boosting moves will boost Medeo)


Health: 33%
Energy: 24%
Status: Increased Attack ++. Increased Defence +. Increased Sp.Atack +
Reduced Speed. -

Hayward to post next followed by AK please.

[Hayward]

“Alright Medeo, now’s our chance!” Will exclaimed, getting into a combat stance and encouraging his Pokemon to keep up the fight. “Try to take advantage of Sen being on the ground and use Zen Headbutt before he can rise! Then follow up with a pair of Psycho Cuts!”

[atlantis_kid99]

The wild Pokémon seemed to accept Alicia's apology, which was quite comforting. This battle was winding down - as evidenced by how tired both Pokémon were getting - but Alicia knew that Sen would give it his all. At this stage, every move (on either side) would be critical in deciding the winner.

"Let's take the lead, Sen! Meet Medeo's Zen Headbutt with a Night Slash to the head. Just raise your arm in the direction that Medeo comes from. Take the opening to stand up, and meet Medeo's Psycho Cuts with two Psycho Cuts of your own!" If she was right, Sen had a longer range with his extended arms, which also provided a larger surface area to parry with.

...she just hoped that her Gallade wouldn't end up lying on the ground, yet again.

[Arc_Angel]

The fight was getting closer and closer to the end as each fighter began to feel their injuries pull at their flesh and their energy wane. It wouldn't be long now until the battle had claimed a victim and was left with a victor and for now it was still uncertain who would fulfil each role.

Medeo had given the last blow even though he had taken quite a bit of damage himself. Sen was on the ground again and silently getting annoyed of being in such a position but for now he had the upper hand despite all that. Medeo knew that he had to act or he could very well lose this battle and so he clears his mind of all distractions and charges up psychic energy into his head. He closes the short distance and strikes hard with his Zen Headbutt bringing forth a grunt of pain from the bladed fighter. Sen, through narrowed eyes sees Medeo retracting back and acts swiftly choosing dark energy to coat his right arm. Medeo is unable to dodge as the Night Slash rips across his already damaged midsections making another fresh bleeding cut. Medeo cries out in pain and backs off giving Sen time to get to his feet.

It was a stare down between both Pokemon as they simultaneously charged up their arms with psychic energy. They charge towards one another with loud war cries and unleash their Psycho Cut's on the vulnerable part so of their bodies. Medeo was breathing heavily as he took two more attacks to his abdomen leaving it looking a mess, he would need some intensive treatment after this battle. Sen had taken two shots right to his face one cut arcing over his left eye the other leaving a trail of red blood across his lips and down his chin.

Health: 23%
Energy: 16%
Status: Increased Attack ++. Increased Sp. Attack +
Reduced Bug and Ghost Energy Rescources. Reduced Speed -
Snatch Curse (any recovering or boosting moves will boost Medeo)


Health: 18%
Energy: 12%
Status: Increased Attack ++. Increased Defence +. Increased Sp.Attack +
Reduced Speed. -

AK to post next followed by Hayward please.

[atlantis_kid99]

She stared at the bloody sight. "Maybe... no more Psycho Cuts, eh?" she said weakly.

Nonetheless, there was still a victor to be decided. In these critical moments, it would be all or nothing. Whether the first to collapse would be from pain or exhaustion, Alicia wasn't sure, but both Pokémon seemed to be on the verge of collapsing from both. Sen, she knew, was running on pure adrenaline right now. "Sen! Psywave, Psychic Medeo away from you, and top it all off with a Shadow Ball! If it'll be too draining, though, go with another Psychic!"

[Hayward]

For the second time during the match, Will narrowed his eyes into slits and gritted his teeth with determination as he thought hard to come up with a plan. He felt as though they were approaching the match’s climax and knew it wouldn’t be long now until everything was decided. Cupping his hands to his mouth, he quickly hollered out instructions to Medeo.

“Stay strong mate!" Will cried excitedly, half-hoping that perhaps by some miracle his own enthusiasim and determination might will the Medicham on to victory. "Aim for a weak spot that you can exploit -- like an open wound or the cut above Sen’s eye -- and then go with three Psycho Cuts! Do your best to conserve as much energy as you can, and if at all possible, dodge one of Sen’s attacks!”