No.20622
>>20621Webster's sharp eyes let him land just one more web!
The Ariados is quite weakened, but manages to cut into Webster again! Webster falls over, defeated. He has left his mark, though.
No.20623
>>20622Send out Aron.
"Your turn Rusty."
'1d20' '2d8+24' Start off with Rock Tomb.
Roll #1 3 = 3 /
Roll #2 8, 8 + 24 = 40 No.20624
>>20623Rusty is too eager! He tosses Rocks at the apparently pinned Ariados, but it barely dodges out of the way! It eagerly tries to bite into Rusty, but its fangs glance off Rusty's iron hide!
No.20625
>>20624"That's it, let it tire itself out."
Iron Defense.
No.20626
>>20625The Ariados's shadow extends suddenly across the ground, hitting Rusty from behind! A Shadow Sneak! The critical hit wasn't too bad for Rusty to handle, though, as his hide gleams and solidifies.
Rusty's HP: 41/71
No.20627
>>20626"Charge it with Iron Head."
'1d20' '3d8+24'
Roll #1 13 = 13 /
Roll #2 8, 8, 5 + 24 = 45 No.20628
>>20625The Ariados extends its shadow again! This time, Rusty is prepared to absorb the attack with his hide. In return, Rusty punishes it with a powerful charge!
The Arias is almost thrown back back the force. It won't last much longer now…
Rusty's HP: 31/71
No.20629
>>20628"You're almost there. Show it your old standby."
Headbutt. '1d20' '2d6+24'
Roll #1 12 = 12 /
Roll #2 6, 6 + 24 = 36 No.20630
>>20629Almost playfully, Rusty butts into the worn Ariados, knocking it over and down for the count.
Not to be discouraged, the chief sends out his Butterfree again! It is still having trouble flying.
No.20631
>>20630"Butterfree is back? Well okay then. Don't hold back Rusty."
'1d20' '2d8+24' Rock Tomb
Roll #1 7 = 7 /
Roll #2 7, 5 + 24 = 36 No.20632
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No.20633
>>20632The Butterfree just manages to avoid being hit by the rocks! Though it is paralyzed, it finally manages to act. It sends a cloud of powder flying towards Rusty, and he becomes drowsy!
Rusty, being nearly asleep, can't act…
No.20634
>>20633"Don't fall asleep! Come on, don't you want to get real metal scraps soon?"
'1d20' wake up roll
Roll #1 9 = 9 No.20635
>>20634Rusty may or may not hear you, but he's really, really sleepy…
The butterfree flaps its wings, summoning a tailwind! It's setting up for something…
No.20636
>>20635"A little wind won't hurt Rusty."
"
come on, get up this time"
'1d20'
Roll #1 4 = 4 No.20637
>>20636No such luck yet.
The Butterfree is called back! And in its place, a red, metal-clad bug is standing menacingly. A Scizor!
No.20638
>>20637"Fine, take your nap."
swap Rusty for Vee
No.20639
>>20638The Scizor doesn't attack, but spreads its wings and exhibits a burst of blinding speed. It used agility, and is now extremely fast!
Vee braces himself, trying to keep track of the Scizor's movements.
No.20640
>>20639"Go for a fire spin!"
'1d20' '2d6+19'
Roll #1 12 = 12 /
Roll #2 2, 2 + 19 = 23 No.20641
>>20640The scizor is much faster, especially with a Tailwind behind it! It winds up its claw and slams expertly punches Vee with it!
The impact is massive, and Vee cries out as he's crushed into the ground. Very quickly, he rolls to recover and spits a vortex of flame to envelop the bug! It shrieks, and is trapped!
Vee's HP: 32/60
No.20642
>>20641"Stay calm and.. use your good looks."
'1d20' Baby Doll eyes
Roll #1 18 = 18 No.20643
>>20642Judging by the size of the abdomen, that Scizor is male like Vee. As it winds up another punch, Vee's downright adorable eyes distract it! You catch it briefly pause, almost blushing, before punching again, but with a little less force.
Vee put all his effort into looking good that he couldn't brace for this brick break! He takes a hit right in the pretty face, knocking him down and out.
Meanwhile, the scizor is struggling with the fire spin.
No.20644
>>20643"That's okay.."
Swap to Marill,
"Lalita, you're in!"
No.20645
>>20644Lalita! That's her new name! She's really happy when you call her out, and excitedly waves her arms.
No.20646
>>20645"How about we start off with our new move."
'1d20' '2d8+24' Ice Punch
Roll #1 14 = 14 /
Roll #2 1, 7 + 24 = 32 No.20647
>>20646The scizor sees you winding up your punch and jets forward in a burst of speed! It punches with its claw. Lalita retrusn the favour with her own fist, but the cold cannot pierce the Scizor's metal hide! Even if most of the attack couldn't get through, the Scizor struggles from the sheer force of the punch.
It's struggling to keep its wings beating…
Marill's HP: 54/73
No.20648
>>20647"Hurry knock it down with Aqua Jet."
'1d20' '2d8+22'
Roll #1 19 = 19 /
Roll #2 8, 1 + 22 = 31 No.20649
>>20648The Scizor's spirit is renewed, sonehow. It looks ready to execute a powerful attack with the last of its energy left. It brings its claws up, ready to slash into Marill's soft belly…
Lalita rides a wave of water to charge at the Scizor! It, just very barely, hangs on! It brings its claws down to perform an X-scissor!
But Lalita instinctively hits the claws away, lessening the effect of the bug-type attack. That would have easily knocked out Webster in one hit…
No.20650
>>20649This Scizor is a really dangerous enemy.
"Finish this with another Ice Punch."
'1d20' '2d8+24'
Roll #1 9 = 9 /
Roll #2 8, 5 + 24 = 37 No.20651
>>20649Oh and Marill's HP: 22/73
>>20650Without the speed boost from an Aqua Jet, Lalita is a sitting duxck! The Scizor is still very agile and has a tailwind behind it! And it isn't at all afraid to hit Lalita again and again. The scizor claws into Lalita before she can even windup a punch!
Lalita goes down. She gasps, tasting her first defeat. She looks about to cry…
No.20652
>>20651"Its okay, that's a fully evolved pokemon after all." I console her and call her back.
Send out Gligar.
"Tamiyo. Hit it with Wing Attack!"
'1d20' '2d8+27'
Roll #1 8 = 8 /
Roll #2 2, 3 + 27 = 32 No.20653
>>20652Tamiyo comes out , eager and at the ready. She absorbs the Scizor's punches with her carapace, and finally, finishes it with a wing attack!
It just needed another Poke, The scizor bows down, defeated.
The Buitterfree comes out again, very weakened.
No.20654
>>20653"Keep going." Wing attack again.
'1d20' '2d8+27'
Roll #1 16 = 16 /
Roll #2 4, 7 + 27 = 38 No.20655
>>20654No mercy! The poor, paralyzed butterfly can't defend itself and Tamiyo leaps from above and pins it with her wings. The butterfly is grounded and out.
"Huh…"
The chief ranger shrugs.
"Well, congratulations, Amber! To tell you the truth, I brought along a stronger team than usual, but you were even better than I thought!"
No.20656
>>20655"Whoa."
I breath a sigh of relief then grin and pose with my fingers in a peace sign.
"You know, I haven't had a really hard battle since that tournament in the city. Thanks for not underestimating me."
No.20657
>>20656"And thank you for such a fine battle, Amber! You've passed, with flying colours!"
The comms ranger comes out from the building door, cheering and holding a box.
"First of all, for proving yourself against me, the Primal Badge. Although I don't think I proved myself against you properly, ahahah…"
You are given a badge! It's shaped like a set of bug jaws.
No.20658
>>20657"So cool!" Pin it onto my shirt with pride.
No.20659
>>20658It's more fashionable to keep them in a case of some kind. got to keep them nice and shiny, you know.
"And for passing the test and proving yourself against the wilds…"
You are given a set of cloth badges! They're supposed to be sewn onto your uniform. They show the logo of the Rangers, without the Jr. addon you've always had.
"Congratulations, full Ranger Amber."
No.20660
>>20659I'll worry about getting a case later.
Right now I'm too busy staring with awe at this little scrap of cloth.
If he said anything else after 'Ranger Amber' I wouldn't have heard it right now.
No.20662
>>20661I gasp and grab it.
"Is this! It is isn't it? LILY GET OUT HERE AND LOOK AT THIS!"
I shout needless at her, flipping the stylus around in the morning sun.
No.20663
>>20662Lily jumps out excitedly and grabs it with you! You finally have it! your very own capture styler!
"…well, as I was saying, Ranger Amber, this is the symbol of the rangers. With it, we can befriend wild Pokemon and make requests of them to help us. Of course, there are limitations. Some kinds of wild Pokemon cannot understand even the simplest of requests, and remember that you are only asking them for favours. It can refuse. Be careful! I am sure you can make good use of it."
No.20664
>>20663"I will be careful, and only use it for heroic things, and not picking up mail or something. I promise."
It looks wearable, so I wear it properly.
"There. This is. The best day ever! And we haven't even had lunch yet."
No.20665
>>20664"Why don't you take a rest inside our mountain post? Did you know we have a small hot spring here? You can go right in and bathe away the fatigue! Oh, but remember to shower before going in.
And if you want lunch.. well, our choices here aren't that great, but I'm sure you'll be really happy after the past few days!"
No.20666
>>20665"Oh, right, we should rest up so we can celebrate properly.." Start walking toward the outpost.
"Say.. Chief? Did you see the girl I arrived with? Did she do well in the training? No! Wait! don't tell me, let her tell me later. "
No.20667
>>20666"I don't remember seeing you with anyone… but we just had a big batch of basic trainees. I'm sure your friend's fine."
No.20668
>>20667"Alright, I'll have a lot of stories to share with her."
Open the door and enter the building with a cheerful bounce in my stride.
No.20669
>>20668There's a box with all your belongings, too. Fresh clothes!
The path to the hot spring is clearly marked out.
[PAUSED]
No.20670
>>20031"Let's just look around and make sure we didn't park ourselves next to someone's nest. Cali and Cobalt, you two smell anything nearby?"
No.20784
>>20488"Okay-whoa."
A little sudden, but I think I like it. Glad the others seem to as well.
