[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

"My pokemon are all ready to do whatever needs to be done.  Less talking, Kogeki, more running!"  Lucas bolts after Randolph since the small man isn't making any attempts at being quiet when entering the next room.

The next room looks like it was a large coal vein that had been recently mined out.  Large quantities of the black mineral line every edge of the room, and the overhead lights dimly light the scene before the Champion, ninja, and former miner.



Byron, with his trademark shovel in hand, is directing his Excadrill.  Something seems off to Randolph and Lucas when they look at the Steel type Gym Leader, but their attention is drawn primarily to the three opponents that Byron's Excadrill is fighting and the immediate danger that they seem to be posing.

The first is the Steelix that passed by the group earlier, its exterior glittering like clear diamond wherever the light strikes it.  Everywhere it tunnels, it leaves a trail of diamond dust in its wake.

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And here's my source for the image!

The other two pokemon are Onix, as pitch black as the coal they're tunneling through.  They look like any other Onix, except for the black coloration...

...and the rather large chip that one of them has in its horn.  Randolph shivers involuntarily when he sees it.

That's it.  That's the Onix.  That's the one that...

Randolph is brought out of his tunnel vision when Byron starts yelling orders to his pokemon.  "Alright, everyone's out!  Excadrill, prepare to bring down...wait, what?  What are you lot doing here?  I thought I told everyone to evacuate! Get the hell out of here!  This is too dangerous!  The whole mine could collapse!"

Byron's noticed the party, and while he and his Excadrill are distracted, the three subterranean serpents burrow underground, only to reemerge underneath Excadrill moments later!  The small mole pokemon faints on the spot, and Byron is blown back by the explosion of dirt, rock and coal, colliding with a wall behind him.  "Aaaaggh!!"  He swears under his breath as he stands back up, recalls Excadrill, and prepares to send out another pokemon to defend himself.

Lucas doesn't hesitate, running forward with a pokeball in hand.  "Byron!  Hang on, we're coming!  Randolph, Kogeki, I hope you're ready for one hell of a fight, because this doesn't look like it's going to be easy!"

The three large serpents are taking up most of the space in the room, so there's only enough room for each trainer to summon one pokemon each.

Byron and the Diamond Steelix: Sinnoh Gym Leader Remix by GlitchxCity - Pokemon D/P/Pt

Diamond Steelix Round 1 Initiatives

Ran doesn't have chance to react to seeing Byron, to think about what is so unexpectedly strange about the Gym Leader, or even to his alarm with their sudden presence. No, he had didn't have any time or attention for such things, for the moment he saw it , his mind went blank and a terrible shiver wracked his petite form. There it was, oh by Heatran molten fury, there it was. Black Onix that ruined his, and so many other lives that dark, horrible day, so long ago. Here it was, causing turmoil and wrecking havok with another of its ilk and that marvelous, trechorous titan that was the Blue Steelix, no doubt kin to it too.

For a brief moment, Randolph was paralyzed by this sight, this scene beyond his worst nightmares. So long had he awaited the day he could confront that jet black demon and get his vengeance upon it for all the good, decent, hard working lives it took, but now that it here, just scant paces away, his goal and target seemed impossibly daunting, formidable, and terrifying. What could he, a barely moderately skilled Trainer, do against that beast, let alone two more of them. What could a man like him do.

Then Bryon and his Excadrill got blasted back by the trio of carbon rich snakes, and the answer suddenly became clear to him.

He would save the best damn friend he ever had, and vanquish those fucking monsters.

A cold, ice cold feeling of pristine RAGE befitting a vexed Frosslass filled Randolph, as he ceased his shivering and stood up straight, his eyes now more hard and unforgiving than that diamonized Blue Steelix as he calmly gazed at them, seemingly not paying attention to Lucas (or Kogeki, for that matter) as he charges off towards the rocky snake trio. RAGE, injustice, and a overwhelming sense of responsibility flood into him as he suddenly bursts forward towards Byron until he's right in front of them, a hand deftly reaching down to pluck off Paula's Pokeball and summon her before him in one swift gesture in front of himself, providing a double line of protection for the bruised Leader.

"Alman, we're here to save your scrawny arse. Three of these beasts are too much for even you to handle, so can it with the warnings and let us help ya, or I swear I'll fix that hard head of yours out later with me pickaxe."

Randolph is cool and composed as he said this to Bryon, with just hints of the fury seething away within him present in his tone, not looking away from the Black Onix and Blue Steelix that has caused so much harm to the ones he cared about. As he promised to himself before, recently and ages ago, it wouldn't get away with its crimes ever again. It all ends now.

Paula.....well, I imagine she's gotten used to facing Pokemon exponentially more huge than she is, but I bet she's not too confidant facing down three super-gigantic snakes, no matter the Type Advantage she may or may not have! Never the less, she takes a shaky but firm stance against her enemies, a cute outrage appearing on her delicate little face. She won't let them harm to her Master, and she'll wash them aware before they get the chance!

Paula will be Randolph Pokemon of choice in this Fight, until further notice. Let the battle begin.

[Dragonstrike]

Espeon is 100% guarding Rui in this scenario.  He won't let those Dragons get anywhere near her if he can help it. Rui's watching what happens very, very carefully from her position in the back. She may not be a trainer, but she is fairly observant.

Karen takes a few deep breaths and reaches for her pokeballs, muttering under her breath.  "...don't grab the wrong ones this time, Karen..."  Two bright flashes of light later, and her Gastrodon and Nidoqueen both appear, ready to battle!

"I don't think those Dratini are going to leave us alone...they're swimming in some kind of formation..."

Shadow Dragonair Round 1 Initatives
Dragonair: (5) + 10 = 15
Scizor: (5) + 9 = 14
Octavia: (3) + 7 + 2 = 12
Dratini x5: (3) + 8 = 11
Nidoqueen: (1) + 8 = 9
Aspid: (3) + 6 = 9
Astoria: (1) + 7 = 8

[Dragonstrike]

When Randolph steps in front of Byron, the Diamond Steelix looks him dead in the eyes, their piercing, red gaze seeming to burn with an intense desire to destroy.  And the effect is almost hypnotic and contagious.  Randolph has to force himself to look away from those eyes, lest they burn away at his very sense of self.  Were it not for his incredible bravery in standing up to the beast to save Byron, he might not have been able to look away at all.

The massive, crystalline snake radiates power far beyond that of an ordinary pokemon.  It doesn't seem to be quite as powerful as a Legendary pokemon, but the feeling is similar to what Randolph felt when standing in the presence of the Lake Trio.  This is a being that could crush him in an instant if given the chance.

But Randolph isn't an ordinary trainer.  Not any more.  Not with so much at stake.  He can feel the power of the Azure Flute and Flame Plate pulsing in his bag, encouraging him to push his very limits.  He can do this.

Byron doesn't quite know what to say to what just happened.  For multiple reasons.  "...Alman?  Er...ah, damn, fine, whatever!  If you're going to stand your ground against this beast, then I guess it doesn't matter what you call me!  Let's just beat this thing into the dirt and keep everyone safe!"  With those words, he promptly summons his Bronzong!  "Looks like collapsing the chamber on top of them is out of the question now, so I guess we're doing this the old fashioned way!"

Odd, but there'll be time to consider what Byron said later!  

Lucas summon his Vaporeon, Melissa!  "A few Water moves should wash them right up!  Byron, mind setting up some Rain for us?"

"Are you out of your mind?!  We're in a cave, for crying out loud!"

"Trust me!"

"Bah, fine!  Guess you are out of your mind, given that you charged in to help instead of running like I told you to..."

Diamond Steelix Round 1 Initiatives
D-Steelix: (5) + 14 = 19
Nami: (6) + 9 + 2 = 17 (currently disguised as Milotic, though it doesn't seem to have an effect on the rock snakes)
Coal Onix B: (6) + 9 = 15
Melissa: (6) + 8 = 14
Coal Onix A: (4) + 9 = 13 (this is the one with the chipped horn)
Paula: (4) + 9 = 13
Bronzong: (2) + 6 = 8

Byron tsks when he sees just how ludicrously fast this Steelix is, then offers some quick advice to everyone.  "There's no way we're going to outpace this damn snake, but we can't afford to let it move first every single time!  I'm going to flip everything on its head with a Trick Room!  Plan your orders accordingly!  Take out the Onix first, and we should be able to summon more pokemon to fight this living crystal!  And DO NOT use Fire type moves unless you want this whole damn room to go up in flame!  You handle the offense, and I'll run support for now!"

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

When Randolph steps in front of Byron, the Diamond Steelix looks him dead in the eyes, their piercing, red gaze seeming to burn with an intense desire to destroy.  And the effect is almost hypnotic and contagious.  Randolph has to force himself to look away from those eyes, lest they burn away at his very sense of self.  Were it not for his incredible bravery in standing up to the beast to save Byron, he might not have been able to look away at all.

The massive, crystalline snake radiates power far beyond that of an ordinary pokemon.  It doesn't seem to be quite as powerful as a Legendary pokemon, but the feeling is similar to what Randolph felt when standing in the presence of the Lake Trio.  This is a being that could crush him in an instant if given the chance.

But Randolph isn't an ordinary trainer.  Not any more.  Not with so much at stake.  He can feel the power of the Azure Flute and Flame Plate pulsing in his bag, encouraging him to push his very limits.  He can do this.

Byron doesn't quite know what to say to what just happened.  For multiple reasons.  "...Alman?  Er...ah, damn, fine, whatever!  If you're going to stand your ground against this beast, then I guess it doesn't matter what you call me!  Let's just beat this thing into the dirt and keep everyone safe!"  He takes Randolph's hand, stands, and promptly summons his Bronzong!  "Looks like collapsing the chamber on top of them is out of the question now, so I guess we're doing this the old fashioned way!"

Odd, but there'll be time to consider what Byron said later!  Lucas summon his Vaporeon, Melissa!  "A few Water moves should wash them right up!  Byron, mind setting up some Rain for us?"

"Are you out of your mind?!  We're in a cave, for crying out loud!"

"Trust me!"

"Bah, fine!  Guess you are out of your mind, given that you charged in to help instead of running like I told you to..."

Diamond Steelix Round 1 Initiatives
D-Steelix: (5) + 14 = 19
Nami: (6) + 9 + 2 = 17 (currently disguised as Milotic, though it doesn't seem to have an effect on the rock snakes)
Coal Onix B: (6) + 9 = 15
Melissa: (6) + 8 = 14
Coal Onix A: (4) + 9 = 13 (this is the one with the chipped horn)
Paula: (4) + 9 = 13
Bronzong: (2) + 6 = 8

Byron tsks when he sees just how ludicrously fast this Steelix is, then offers some quick advice to everyone.  "There's no way we're going to outpace this damn snake, but we can't afford to let it move first every single time!  I'm going to flip everything on its head with a Trick Room!  Plan your orders accordingly!  Take out the Onix first, and we should be able to summon more pokemon to fight this living crystal!  And DO NOT use Fire type moves unless you want this whole damn room to go up in flame!  You handle the offense, and I'll run support for now!"

Omph. Yes, Ran can indeed feel The Diamond Steelix's caustic gaze and near Legendary presence, even after he pulls his own away from their's, but he won't let it deter him from standing his ground against it. Too much is at stake for him to falter and fail now, and by his hammer, anvil and forge he will take this sonnovabitch and its ilk down!

Byron's reaction to his little declaration raises all sorts of alarm bells within the midget miner as his expression turns very briefly surprised before it firms up again as refocuses on the carbon rich titans as he quickly nods, still not looking away from everyone's foes. Figure out why your best friend doesn't recognize you (and Lucas!) later, deal with that abominable Steelix and its evil kin now.

Randolph has a similar reaction to the Steel tough Leader at Lucas' plans to start a fricking rainstorm in an enclosed and fragile (relatively speaking) cave with, barking out an baffled and alarm reply of "Kyorges große Sintflut , you trying to drown us!? Or cause structural failure of this here cavern via rapid water erosion, you mad lad?!" He does ultimately concede to the boy hero, though, grumbling "What is he thinking? Bah....."  and thinking to himself 'The Steelix and those damn Onix may get us long 'fore the Rain does if it goes on for too long, but that doesn make it any less of a boneheaded idea!' as he readies to issue commands to his dear sea sprite!

Almam's? recommendedcourse of action, on the other hand, gets a much more positive reception from Randolph, as he firmly nods back to them.

"Roger than, Alman! Everyone, I'll have my Paula put one of them Onix to Sleep with her Sing, then have her unleash a Surf and Bubble on the whole lot of them goddamn monsters! Kogeki, if that Milotic (Ran knows it isn't, since its with Rui, but he's not going to give up their game) knows any Sleep Moves, then I strongly recommend you get them to put the faster looking Onix or that Diamond Steelix to Sleep! Lucas, I got no ideas what you can do with that undine of yours besides healing, but whatever you two decide upon doing better be excellent!"

"*Shakes head* Alright, enough blabbing! Let's get to work on these bastards!

Orders: Alright, no small talk from me! Paula will first use a Conditional Will Pointed Sing on Onix B if Kogeki can get Nami to put Onix A to Sleep with Nami ( or on Onix A if Nami can't/won't do that), then utterly drench them snakes with Surf and Bubble. She'll get a Potion if she loses 3 HP or more, and if her Sing Target disappears underground before she can use the Move/shield themselves somehow (IE: They Dig or something), she'll instead set up a Conditional Will Pointed Lucky Chant instead. That's all, so let's dive into the thick of it!!

Moves:

Sing
Accuracy: Cute (*4) + Contest (3) + Perform (3) - 5 Accu. - 2 Actions = 3D6 Base Dice
Effect: Known!
Note: Lucky Chant has an Base Dice Pool of 7D6 Dice

Surf
Accuracy: 9D6 Base Pool  - 4 Actions = 5D6 Base Dice
Damage: SPE (3) + 3 + STAB = 7D6 Base Damage (Don't know if its SE on the Onix/Steelix or not, no if Rain support and etc. will actually come)
Effect: AoE (Not sure how much Damage it'll do to Nami and Brozong, but it won't hurt Melissa if she has Water Absorb)

Bubble
Accuracy: 3D6 Base Dice
Damage: 6D6 Base Damage
Effect: Spread, *Lower Defense 1 [1]*

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

When Randolph steps in front of Byron, the Diamond Steelix looks him dead in the eyes, their piercing, red gaze seeming to burn with an intense desire to destroy.  And the effect is almost hypnotic and contagious.  Randolph has to force himself to look away from those eyes, lest they burn away at his very sense of self.  Were it not for his incredible bravery in standing up to the beast to save Byron, he might not have been able to look away at all.

The massive, crystalline snake radiates power far beyond that of an ordinary pokemon.  It doesn't seem to be quite as powerful as a Legendary pokemon, but the feeling is similar to what Randolph felt when standing in the presence of the Lake Trio.  This is a being that could crush him in an instant if given the chance.

But Randolph isn't an ordinary trainer.  Not any more.  Not with so much at stake.  He can feel the power of the Azure Flute and Flame Plate pulsing in his bag, encouraging him to push his very limits.  He can do this.

Byron doesn't quite know what to say to what just happened.  For multiple reasons.  "...Alman?  Er...ah, damn, fine, whatever!  If you're going to stand your ground against this beast, then I guess it doesn't matter what you call me!  Let's just beat this thing into the dirt and keep everyone safe!"  With those words, he promptly summons his Bronzong!  "Looks like collapsing the chamber on top of them is out of the question now, so I guess we're doing this the old fashioned way!"

Odd, but there'll be time to consider what Byron said later!  

Lucas summon his Vaporeon, Melissa!  "A few Water moves should wash them right up!  Byron, mind setting up some Rain for us?"

"Are you out of your mind?!  We're in a cave, for crying out loud!"

"Trust me!"

"Bah, fine!  Guess you are out of your mind, given that you charged in to help instead of running like I told you to..."

Diamond Steelix Round 1 Initiatives
D-Steelix: (5) + 14 = 19
Nami: (6) + 9 + 2 = 17 (currently disguised as Milotic, though it doesn't seem to have an effect on the rock snakes)
Coal Onix B: (6) + 9 = 15
Melissa: (6) + 8 = 14
Coal Onix A: (4) + 9 = 13 (this is the one with the chipped horn)
Paula: (4) + 9 = 13
Bronzong: (2) + 6 = 8

Byron tsks when he sees just how ludicrously fast this Steelix is, then offers some quick advice to everyone.  "There's no way we're going to outpace this damn snake, but we can't afford to let it move first every single time!  I'm going to flip everything on its head with a Trick Room!  Plan your orders accordingly!  Take out the Onix first, and we should be able to summon more pokemon to fight this living crystal!  And DO NOT use Fire type moves unless you want this whole damn room to go up in flame!  You handle the offense, and I'll run support for now!"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

Espeon is 100% guarding Rui in this scenario.  He won't let those Dragons get anywhere near her if he can help it.  Rui's watching what happens very, very carefully from her position in the back.  She may not be a trainer, but she is fairly observant.
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Karen takes a few deep breaths and reaches for her pokeballs, muttering under her breath.  "...don't grab the wrong ones this time, Karen..."  Two bright flashes of light later, and her Gastrodon and Nidoqueen both appear, ready to battle!

"I don't think those Dratini are going to leave us alone...they're swimming in some kind of formation..."

Shadow Dragonair Round 1 Initatives
Dragonair: (5) + 10 = 15
Scizor: (5) + 9 = 14
Octavia: (3) + 7 + 2 = 12
Dratini x5: (3) + 8 = 11
Nidoqueen: (1) + 8 = 9
Aspid: (3) + 6 = 9
Astoria: (1) + 7 = 8

As long as Rui's safe, sound and guarded by this special Espeon, Kee's going to be fine and delighted and focus most of his attention on the horde of dragons ahead - 'most' instead of 'all' since he prefers to leave a backdoor open and switch to protecting her shall all else fail. He's a man who keeps his word and SO HE WILL !!1!1!

When Karen summoned her nice big Nidoqueen, Kee gives her a worried glance and opts to issue a warning: "Karen-dear, be mindful 'bout those dragon possibly knowin' how to sweep your poisonous queen by 'ngulfing themselves or their tail in water, 'kay? 'Kay!"

And upon Rui voicing her feeling that the batch of Dratini won't just stay there and observe things, he gives them a serious and determined glance, and Octavia chosses to hiss at them AS WELL. "Ohoooo, so ya want some too, smol 'n nice Dratini, huh? Well then COME 'N GET SOME, but dontcha whine 'bout me bein' the aggressor...~ Anywae, Karen, Scizor, do as ya wish but I'm gonna concentrate on knockin' out Dagonair FIRST!"

Kee's going to gamble that these dragons know more physical than special moves and lets his faeeveelution go directly info offensive mode instead of summoning a sparkling Light Screen. "Let 'em see stars my dearest and go robbin' Dragonair of their vigor in tha most flirty way possible; though be mindful 'bout 'em summoning 'nother tornado an' disarm 'em with yar voice in case, also react 'corrdingly shall they boost 'emselves!~" And now for his precious Absol's debut: "Dontcha fear that shadowy dragon Astoria, if ya listen to mah voice and make good use of all those nasty tricks ya know we'll get throught this nice 'n smoothly !~~ Taunt that dragon, use their rage 'GAINST 'em, then protect yarself from this rage! Got it?~~ Good, I'm countin' on ya!!~"

What he also asks his two battlers to do but doesn't say aloud and instead shows them via gestures, is seeking cover from Dragonair's and Dratini's attacks behind the stalagmites in this cave. Both a Sylveon and an Absol are relatively small, so I hope they grant Full cover?

Furthermore, A Super Potion is reserved for both shall they fall to 2 or 1HP.


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Octavia's Actions:

Accuracy Roll Swift 1: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel - 2 Actions = 8d6
Damage Roll: 4 Special + 2 power + Pixilate Bonus + *STAB = 8d6 +1 autodamage due to SE
Additional notes: Fairy Type instead of Normal, hits Dragonair and 3 Dratini even if the Accu Roll fails.

Accuracy Roll Draining Kiss 2: 4 Insight + 4 Contest + 3 Allure - 4 Actions = 7d6
Damage Roll: 4 Special + 2 power + STAB = 7d6 +1 autodamage due to SE
Additional notes: Half the damage dealt is restored.

Conditional 3rd Action

Spoiler

• If Dragonair or any of the Dratini uses Agility or Dragon Dance, copy that boost with Psych Up. Base Accuracy Pool is 4 Insight + 4 Fight + 3 Channel = 11d6.
  
• If two or more allies are paralyzed via Thunder Wave or otherwise suffer a Status Ailment, cure those with a Heal Bell. Base Accuracy Pool is 4 Special + 4 Contest + 3 Perform = 11d6.
  
• If Octavia hasn't used Swift or Draining Kiss yet, use it as a third Action, prioritize Swift before Draining Kiss.
  
• If nothing of the above applies, use an Echoed Voice which has the same dicepool in Accuracy and Damage like Swift but hits only Dragonair and is soundbased.
  

Clash Actions

Spoiler

Clash a used Twister with a Disarming Voice, base Clash pool is 4 Special + 4 Fight + 3 Clash = 11d6.

Astoria's Actions

She has +1 Defense = 4 Vitality in Kee's case and 8HP.
It's 1 Loyalty vs 3 Disobediance for her.

Accuracy Roll Taunt 1: 1 Tough + 4 Contest + 1 Intimidate - 2 Actions = 4d6 +1 Will Point
Effect: Prevents the usage of non-damaging moves for 4 Rounds.
Secondary Effect: Evades are still legal to perform.

Accuracy Roll Me First 2: 3 Dext + 4 Contest + 3 Perform - 4 Actions = 6d6
Damage Roll: Same as the move Dragonair attempts to use +1
Additional notes: This move has +1 Priority and will fail if Dragonair does not use a damaging move. That's what Taunt shall make sure of!

Accuracy Roll Detect 3: 5*Insight + 2 Survival + 2 Alert - 6 Actions = 3d6 +1 Will Point
Effect: A Shield Move...
Secondary Effect: ...with +5 Priority.

No Chlasing Actions or Orders for her.

[Dragonstrike]

Shadow Dragonair Round 1

Dragonair begins pulling shadows from every corner of the room as its black aura flares into existence.  Frightening shapes of all kinds emerge from the darkness, grasping at Dragonair's prey, all while the Dragon's red gaze stares at them with violent intent.  Those affected by the move can't help but begin to panic, twisting and turning in every direction as they try to fend off the darkness approaching them.

Shadow Panic 1
11 - 2 - 4 Acc = 5
(5)(3)(4)(6)(1)
Octavia, Scizor, Aspid, and Nidoqueen became Confused!

Scizor pulls the Totter Orb out of his bag and holds it aloft!  It begins to glow with a strange light, banishing the shadows!

...and then Scizor crushes it with his claw, blasting the Dragons with a wave of energy that dazes them all in one move!

Totter Orb 1
Every enemy Dragon became Confused!

Octavia follows Kee's orders to the letter.  Kee tosses her a small bell that she playfully bats around, and its ringing echoes around the cavern, bringing everyone besides the Dragons back to their senses.

Heal Bell 1
11 - 2 - 2 Confusion = 7
(5)(2)(3)(5)(6)(4)(6)
Octavia and her allies are no longer statused!

The Dratini all whip up mini Twisters of their own.  Individually, they mean very little.  Together, they create a perfect storm that tears through the opposition almost effortlessly!  Each one targets three random pokemon in the party.

Following Kee's lead, everyone is currently hiding behind a stalactite, which provides half cover from the Twisters.  It can't fully nullify the damage in this case, however, as the winds strike their targets from all sides.

Twister x5 1
9 - 2 - 2 = 5
(6)(3)(2)(6)(6)
(1)(4)(4)(2)(1)
(6)(4)(4)(4)(2)
(4)(6)(1)(1)(6)
(4)(6)(2)(3)(4) 5 hits
3 + 2 + STAB - 2/3/4 - 2/3 - 2= 2/1/0 D6 (2 D6 against Karen's pokemon, 1 against Scizor, 1 against Astoria)
(5), (5) Scizor takes 0 damage.  Astoria takes 1 damage.  Nidoqueen takes 2 damage.
(6), (5) Scizor takes 0 damage.  Nidoqueen takes 2 damage.  Aspid takes 2 damage
(4), (2) Astoria takes 1 damage.  Aspid takes 1 damage.  Scizor takes 0 damage.
(6), (4) Scizor takes 0 damage.  Astoria takes 1 damage.  Nidoqueen takes 2 damage.
(4), (5) Aspid takes 2 damage.  Astoria takes 1 damage.  Nidoqueen takes 2 damage.
Total Damage:
Scizor took 0 damage
Astoria took 4 damage! 4/8 HP -2 Pain
Aspid took 5 damage. 2/7 HP -2 Pain
Nidoqueen took 8 damage and faints!

Scizor was hit 4 times, Astoria was hit 4 times, and Aspid was hit 3 times.  Nidoqueen fainted.  Now for the Flinch chances for the three who didn't fall unconscious.
(6)(3)(3)(4)(5)(2)(2)(1) Scizor Flinches 2!
(5)(5)(2)(3)(5)(2)(1)(1)
(5)(5)(1)(3)(4)(5)

The stalagmites everyone was hiding behind are destroyed by the gale, their pieces scattered across the whole room by the sheer force of the wind.  Those rocks seem to be incredibly fragile...

By some freak twist of luck, Octavia isn't hit a single time by the buffeting winds, unfortunately for everyone else.  Aspid, who's rather...displeased with that outcome, decides to whip up some winds of his own!  Freezing cold ones!

Blizzard 1
8 - 3 - 2 = 3
(4)(4)(3)
5 + 4 + 1 Expert Belt - 3/4 + SE = 7/6 + 1
(4)(2)(1)(3)(6)(1), (5)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
Dragonair takes 2 damage 15/17 HP -1 Pain
3 of the Dratini take 3 damage! 5/8 HP -1 Pain

L: (3)
D: (5)(1)(1)

Astoria is a little surprised by the sudden nickname, but she nods and follows orders, however reluctantly.  She's not sure if this plan will work, but she supposes it's worth a shot.  She's also a bit of a trickster, so these orders are right up her alley.

Taunt 1
(4)(3)(6*) Spend that Will Point!
Dragonair was Taunted!

Karen uses a Potion on Aspid!  6/7 HP

Astoria immediately follows up the Taunt with more tricksy gestures meant to mess with her target's expectations.

Me First 2
(5)(4)(5)(5) The shadows throughout the room begin to gather and rapidly swirl around the battlefield as Astoria shudders, completely uncomfortable with using the unexpectedly powerful move she just copied...
Shadow Storm
4 + 3 + 1 MF - 3/4 - NVE = 5/4 D6 - 1
(5)(5)(2)(3), (6)
Dragonair takes 1 damage! 14/17 HP -1 Pain
Three of the Dratini take 4 damage! 1/8 HP -3 Pain

Given how effective Shadow moves have constantly been throughout this whole journey, Kee's probably surprised the attack had significantly less of an effect on Dragonair than it did on the Dratini.  He's just learned that Shadow moves are Not Very Effective against Shadow Pokemon, but Super Effective against all others.  It's similar to Nuclear type moves, but not quite as devastating.

Mere moments later, the Shadow Dragonair performs the exact same move, striking all 4 of the pokemon currently standing against it with a tornado of dark energy.

Shadow Storm 2
11 - 4 - 1 - 2 Confused = 4 D6
(5)(1)(5)(4)
7 - 2/3/4 = 5/4/3 D6 + 1
(4)(1)(2), (2), (5)
Scizor takes 2 damage! 7/9 HP -1 Pain
Aspid takes 3 damage! 3/7 HP -2 Pain
Octavia takes 2 damage! 5/7 HP -1 Pain
Astoria takes 2 damage! 2/8 HP -3 Pain

Dragonair then suddenly begins to rapidly shed its skin.  It shakes itself out of its daze, leaving the old skin floating on the surface of the water.

Shed Skin+*
(6)(2)(5)
Dragonair is no longer Confused!

Scizor Flinches 2

If the Cover still existed, then Octavia would have had to come out from behind it to attack with this next move.  Regardless, she approaches the edge of the water to give the Dragonair a big, friendly hug with her ribbons!  No harm meant here, right?

Nope!  Psych!

Draining Kiss 2
(4)(1)(3)(4)(3)(2)
(2)(1)(2) Dragonair takes 1 damage. 13/17 HP -1 Pain
Octavia recovers 1 HP! 6/7 HP

The Dratini all hiss at Octavia in unison.  They don't like that she just used a Fairy type move on Dragonair.  They rapidly whip her with their tails in an attempt to subdue her.

Aqua Tail x5 2
9 - 1 - 4 - 2 Confused (-3 Pain) = 2/0 D6
3 of the Dratini hit themselves with their own tails in Confusion, taking 1 damage and fainting!
(6)(2) 
(2)(6) 
2 + 3 - 3 = 2
(6)(1)
(3)(5) Octavia takes 2 damage!
(4)(3)(3)
(5)(3)(6) Octavia Flinches 3!

The water begins to bubble as Aspid summons the strength of the land, causing a column of water to erupt from underneath Dragonair!

Earth Power 2
8 - 2 - 4 = 2
(4)(5)
3 + 4 + STAB - 4 = 4
(6)(6)(3)(1) Dragonair takes 2 damage! 11/17 HP -1 Pain
(3)

Kee uses a Super Potion on Astoria! 8/8 HP

Astoria 100% does not want to take any more damage this Round, so she uses Detect without any complaints whatsoever.

Detect 3
(4)(1)(3)(6*) Spend that Will Point!
Astoria protected herself!

Scizor recovers from his Flinch, assesses the situation, and becomes a blur as he assaults the Dragonair with a flurry of blows!

Bullet Punch 3
9 - 6 - 1 = 2
(3)(5)
3 + 2 + 1 Tech + STAB + 1 MC - 4 = 4
(6)(6)(6)(1) Dragonair takes 3 damage! 8/17 HP -2 Pain

Dragonair begins whipping up another Twister, and Octavia's unable to Clash it because she's been Flinched!  The draconic winds howl through the caves once more!

Twister 3
11 - 6 - 2 = 3
(4)(3)(2)
4 + 2 + STAB + 1 Dragon Scale* - 2/3/5* (-3 Detect) = 6/5/0
(2)(4)(2)(6)(6), (6)
It doesn't affect Octavia...
Astoria protected herself!
Scizor takes 2 damage! 5/9 HP -1 Pain
Aspid takes 4 damage and faints!
(6)(1) Scizor Flinches 1!

Octavia Flinches 3

The Dragons have free reign over the rest of this Round, and attempt to leave a lasting impression and set themselves up for success.

Dragon Rage x2 3
9 - 6 - 2 Confused = 1
(2)
(1)
Both miss and take 1 damage in their Confusion when they end up targeting each other with their Dragon fire on accident. 7/8 HP

Safeguard 4
Dragonair's Taunt prevents it from using non-damaging moves!

The Dratini finally begin shedding their own skin, seemingly unable to shed it as rapidly as the much larger Dragon can.

Shed Skin x2
(6)(1)(3)
(4)(2)(2) One of the Dratini is no longer Confused.

Dragonair is furious, staring angrily at Octavia and Kee in particular.

Rui calls for Scizor to retreat and looks uncertainly at both the pokeball containing Milotic and Milotic, unsure who she should ask to fight next.

Karen gasps when each of her pokemon faint to the Dragons' onslaught, recalling them into their pokeballs and scrambling to pick out two more.  "No no no...that didn't go how I wanted it to at all...!"

Shadow Dragonair Round 2 Initiatives

[Dragonstrike]

Diamond Steelix Round 1

Steelix bellows, and Randolph gets a glimpse of the true reason the pokemon holds such violent intent.

A black aura flare to life around the giant, crystal snake, and the sparkle of its hide dims.  All that remains of that light is a dull glimmer amid the shadows that now surround the Steelix.

The two Coal Onix both roar in response to Steelix's cry.  They seem to be following orders, or are being manipulated by the Steelix if the power of that gaze was any indication.

Randolph doesn't have long to consider what that might mean though, as the Diamond Steelix quickly burrows into the ceiling of the room, leaving a trail of dull diamond dust in its wake...

...only to immediately come crashing down on Byron's Bronzong from above in one of the most brutal, reckless attacks that the trainers present have ever seen.  Steelix rams the bell pokemon with its entire shadow covered body weight, an attack that would almost surely harm the attacker just as much as the target, but the Steelix comes out of it completely unscathed.

Bronzong, not so much.

Shadow End 1
12 - 4 - 2 = 6
(5)(6)(4)(3)(5)(1)
4 + 5 - 5 + SE = 4 + 1
(4)(4)(1)(4) Bronzong takes 4 damage! 5/9 HP -1 Pain

Nami quickly attempts to run some damage control.  If that Steelix is that strong, who knows if they'll be able to handle fighting 3 opponents at once!

Hypnosis 1
(5)(6)(2)(6*) Spend that Will Point!
Onix B falls asleep!

The large serpent takes up much of the floor space as it snoozes, so combatants have to go over or around it if they want to try aiming at other targets.

Wake Up B 1
(6)(4)(5)(2) 3/5 successes

"Watch and see, Randolph!  Melissa isn't just a support pokemon!  A little support is what I think we need right now, though!  You know what to do, girl!"

Melissa opens her mouth wide as she yawns, then begins purring without a care in the world, ready to take a nap on the spot.  The sight is quite adorable.

And effective at lowering an opponent's guard.

Growl 1
5 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 8
(5)(1)(1)(4)(6)(4)(5)(1)
-1 Strength for all the rock snakes!

The Onix that isn't napping slams the ground with its tail, and the cavern begins to shake.  Chunks of rock and coal start to fall from the ceiling, narrowly missing the trainers, and hitting their pokemon with the full force of a landslide.  The cave is clearly unstable thanks to all the tunneling these wild pokemon did, and they know it.

Rock Slide A 1
9 - 1 - 2 = 6
(5)(3)(2)(5)(4)(3)
2* + 3 + STAB - 3/5 = 3/1 D6
(3), (2)(6)
(4)(3)(1)
(5)(5)(1)
(6)(4)(5)
Melissa takes no damage.
Paula takes 1 damage. 5/6 HP
Nami takes 1 damage, her Illusion is dropped, and she Flinches 2! 7/8 HP

Paula sings a soothing song, hoping to calm the raging beast.  She may have only just met Randolph, but after seeing how he leaped to defend what sounds like a close friend of his, she's confident she's in safe hands, the Soothe Bell she's holding ringing softly as she thinks about everything that's happened and what it means.  She gains +1 Happiness and Loyalty and begins to glow as she sings.  The light grows brighter and brighter, bigger and bigger as she sings a song to banish the darkness from these pokemon's hearts.  It sounds oddly familiar to Randolph...

Sing 1
(5)(3)(1)
Onix A falls asleep!

By the time Paula has finished singing her song, she's no longer a small Selkid.  She's grown several feet taller in an instant, and what appears to be trident shaped jewelry adorns her head and tail, a gold collar adorning her neck.  Her hairstyle has become even more wave-like (and the red bow is still affixed in it), and the colors of the ocean now decorate her entire body.

Congratulations!  Paula has evolved into Syrentide!  Her Base HP is now 6, and her current HP is 8/9.

Byron continues the battle as if nothing has happened, focusing on the task at hand.  "Alright, here we go!  Make the most of this opportunity while you can!"

Trick Room 1
2 + 4 + 4 + 1 Wide Lens - 2 - 1 Pain = 8
(5)(4)(6)(5)(3)(3)(6)(6)
The room's dimensions become twisted!  The Initiative Order is reversed, and Trainer actions now occur before Pokemon actions!

Reversed Initiative Order
Bronzong: (2) + 6 = 8
Paula: (4) + 9 = 13
Coal Onix A: (4) + 9 = 13 (this is the one with the chipped horn)
Melissa: (6) + 8 = 14
Coal Onix B: (6) + 9 = 15
Nami: (6) + 9 + 2 = 17
D-Steelix: (5) + 14 = 19

Byron wastes no time with his next order.  "Alright, you heard the crazy kid, Bronzong!  Rain Dance!  Don't expect it to work since we're indoors, but I guess we're doing it anyways!"

Bronzong rings its bell, and its eyes begin to glow as it calls upon its dimension shifting powers to change the weather.  Nothing happens for a moment...

Rain Dance 2
2 + 5 + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 = 6
(6)(5)(5)(1)(2)(6)
It began to Rain!

Byron can't believe it!  He wasn't expecting this to work at all, and the only reason he tried it is because Randolph's reaction implied that it might!  "Wh-what the...?  What the hell is going on here?  First that aura, and now this?!  And here I thought this was going to be a simple job..."

Paula sings her siren's song again, this time channeling her newly strengthened power over the oceans and water to gather the rainfall into a vast wave that comes crashing down on everything around her.  Randolph feels his bag start to heat up, and pillars of flame erupt around the trainers, protecting them from the wave of water before evaporating into steam!

The pokemon on the battlefield aren't so lucky, obviously.

Surf 2
(4)(2)(3)(4)(2)
7 + 1 Rain - 3/4/6 (+ QE) = 5/4/2 (+ 2)
(5)(2), (4)(3), (1)
Bronzong takes 1 damage.  4/9 HP -2 Pain
Both Onix take 4 damage! 30/34 HP -1 Pain
Nami takes 2 damage! 5/8 HP -1 Pain
It doesn't affect Melissa due to Water Absorb...
The water hits the Diamond Steelix, but it washes right over its slick, crystalline skin, dealing no damage at all!

That dreadful Onix that ruined Randolph's life all those years ago is sleeping through it all, though.  It almost looks...peaceful.

Wake Up A 2
(6)(3)(3)(2) 1/5 successes accumulated

Lucas blinks when he sees the Steelix is completely unaffected by Water type moves.  "What the heck...?  Ah, no matter.  Take care of those Onix first, Melissa!"

Melissa lazily yawns again, and without moving from the spot where she's lounging, manages to somehow summon another wave of water, though this one is more controlled and gathers up a lot more dirt and rocks than Paula's attack did.

Muddy Water 2
13 - 2 - 4 = 7
(6)(5)(3)(3)(2)(5)(5)
5 + 3 + STAB + 1 Rain - 4 + QE = 6 + 2
(5)(4)(1)(3)(2)(3)
Both Onix take 4 damage! 26/34 HP -1 Pain
(4)(3)(5)

The second Onix is still snoozing away, but not for long...

Wake Up B 2
(6)(4)(3)(6) 6/5
Onix B wakes up!

Nami Flinches 2

The Diamond Steelix roars again, but the shadows instead take spiked shapes that jut out from the ground instead of surrounding it.  The spikes prick and skewer all who oppose this near Legendary Shadow Pokemon's might!

Shadow Rave 2
13 - 4 = 9
(6)(4)(1)(5)(6)(6)(3)(1)(3)
5 + 2 - 3/6 + SE = 4/1 + 1
(3), (2)(1)(4)
Bronzong takes 1 damage 3/9 HP -2 Pain
Melissa takes 1 damage 7/8 HP
Paula takes 2 damage 6/9 HP -2 Pain
Nami takes 2 damage 3/8 HP -2 Pain

Randolph uses a Potion on Paula! 9/9 HP
Kogeki uses a Super Potion on Nami! 8/8 HP

"Bronzong, we need to limit that thing's actions as much as possible!  Daze it, or we're gonna be as flat as steel plating!"

Bronzong's eyes glow once more as its bell once again rings, this time much more loudly.  Steelix cringes as the loud noise threatens to damage its hearing and disorient it slightly.  Its malicious gaze is still fixed squarely on Randolph and Byron, however.

Confuse Ray 3
10 + 1 WL - 6 - 2 = 3
(6)(4)(2)
Diamond Steelix became Confused!

Paula begins singing a quieter tune, not quite a lullaby, but soothing enough to calm the trainers who hear it.  She casually blows bubbles in the direction of her opponents as she sings.

Bubble 3
(5)(1)(3)
(5)(1)
Both Onix take 3 damage!  23/34 HP -1 Pain
(1)

Looks like the Coal Onix that started all of this isn't going to wake up any time soon...

Wake Up A 3
(4)(3)(1)(1) 2/5 Successes
Zzzzzzzz....

Lucas decides to take a calculated risk.  "Slow them down, Melissa!  The fewer actions they get, the better off we'll be, regardless of the Trick Room!"

Melissa lazily flicks her tail, and the small gust it creates turns into a frigid wind of surprising strength.  It's the first damaging move that's been used that actually has a chance to affect the Diamond Steelix.

Icy Wind 3
4 + 5 + 3 - 1 - 6 = 5
(4)(3)(2)(6)(1)
2 + 5 - 4/6 = 3/1 (+1 on Onix, -1 on Steelix)
(6)(3)(4)
Both Onix take 3 damage! 20/34 HP -1 Pain
Steelix takes 0 damage.
-1 Dexterity for all three.  Onix B now moves before Melissa, and Onix A moves before Paula.
Melissa recovers 1 HP as her Shell Bell rings! 8/8

Onix B burrows underground!  Where it's going to pop out, only Arceus knows!

Charging Dig B 3

Nami finally recovers from her Flinch.  She continues following Kogeki's orders to the letter, likely a welcome change for the ninja.

Light Screen 3
(4)(1)(1) Derp.  That's a failed Light Screen, however.  *shrug*

The Diamond Steelix closes its eyes and begins to focus.  Its crystal skin begins to glow with a bright light as it concentrates, and all the little flecks of diamond dust begin to do the same.  Nobody present except Randolph recognizes what this move is, as they have never seen a pokemon do anything like this ever before.

And then all the little flecks of diamond dust begin to spin around the room like a vicious Sandstorm as Steelix roars again, mixing with larger shards of valuable diamond that chip off of Steelix's body.  The little shards cause innumerable small cuts to the trainers' pokemon, and the ones that hit the user itself only seem to harden its already tough looking skin further.  The trainers themselves have to get down on the ground, lest the attack damage them too.  In Randolph's specific case, Paula stands in front of her trainer and shields him using her new height and bulk, taking the brunt of the damage meant for him head on.

??? 3
13 - 6 Act - 2 Confused = 5
(6)(5)(1)(4)(5)
4* Str + 4 Pow + STAB - 3/4/5 (- NVE) = 6/5/4 (-1)
(6)(4)(4)(3), (4), (4)
Bronzong takes 2 damage 1/9 HP -3 Pain
Paula takes 5 damage! 4/9 HP -2 Pain
Nami takes 5 damage! 3/8 HP -2 Pain
Melissa takes 4 damage! 4/8 HP -2 Pain
(5)(1)(6)(2)(1)
D-Steelix's Defense increases by 2!

The diamond dust and Steelix's skin stop glowing once the attack finishes, but the snake's dim sparkles are now also coated in an almost metallic sheen.  Breaking its Defense looks like it's going to be almost impossible.

"Ack!  What the heck kind of move was that?!  We need to finish these Onix off quickly so that Steelix doesn't have time to squish us!  Melissa, blast them!"

Melissa's suddenly wide awake, no longer yawning like she almost always seems to be.  For once, she seems to be taking this situation seriously, something that she didn't even do when she and Lucas were facing Cynthia in the video records that Randolph watched.  She takes a deep breath, and a massive quantity of water is fired at one of the Onix soon afterwards, her Shell Bell ringing like crazy when the attack connects!!!

Hydro Pump 4
13 - 2 - 8 - 2 = 1
(6)
5 + 5 + STAB + 1 Rain - 4 + QE = 8 + 2
(5)(3)(5)(2)(1)(4)(2)(5) Onix A takes 6 damage! 14/34 HP -2 Pain
Melissa recovers 2 HP! 6/8 -1 Pain

Steelix slams one of the walls with its tail, and another small cave in happens!!!

Rock Slide 4
12 - 8 - 2 - 1 = 1
(6)
4* + 3 + STAB - 3/4/5 = 5/4/3
(3)(4)(6), (4), (3)
Bronzong takes 1 damage and faints!
Melissa takes 3 damage! 2/8 HP -2 Pain
Paula takes 3 damage! 1/9 HP -3 Pain
Nami takes 3 damage and faints!

Melissa's starting to get exhausted, and not in a sleepy way.  She hasn't been in a battle this difficult in a long, long, long time...

Water Gun 5
13 - 10 - 2 = 1
(1)  ...and it shows, as she completely misses this last ditch effort to get in just a little more damage.

Steelix closes its eyes and focuses again, but this time, only a few larger chunks of diamond leftover from its earlier attack begin to glow.  And they continue to glow even after Steelix opens its eyes again and affixes its gaze on its primary targets once more.

Stealth Rock 5
5 + 5 + 5 - 10 - 2 = 3
(5)(2)(3)
Pointed diamonds float around the battlefield!  All pokemon take 1 damage upon switching in, and 1 additional point of damage for every Type they have weak to Rock!

Byron recalls his Bronzong, and Lucas recalls Melissa.  Both of them ready another pokeball each.

"Not bad, kid.  Guess the rain was a decent call after all."

"And it's dampened the coal, too.  It should be safe to use Fire moves as long as it's raining."

"How the heck did you know that was going to work at all, though?"

"Long story.  I'll tell you after the battle.  This isn't anywhere near over yet!"

Paula's exhausted, barely standing only because she evolved at the very last minute.  She's got a smile on her face regardless, though.

Diamond Steelix Round 2 Initaitives

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Diamond Steelix Round 1

Steelix bellows, and Randolph gets a glimpse of the true reason the pokemon holds such violent intent.

A black aura flare to life around the giant, crystal snake, and the sparkle of its hide dims.  All that remains of that light is a dull glimmer amid the shadows that now surround the Steelix.

The two Coal Onix both roar in response to Steelix's cry.  They seem to be following orders, or are being manipulated by the Steelix if the power of that gaze was any indication.

Randolph doesn't have long to consider what that might mean though, as the Diamond Steelix quickly burrows into the ceiling of the room, leaving a trail of dull diamond dust in its wake...

...only to immediately come crashing down on Byron's Bronzong from above in one of the most brutal, reckless attacks that the trainers present have ever seen.  Steelix rams the bell pokemon with its entire shadow covered body weight, an attack that would almost surely harm the attacker just as much as the target, but the Steelix comes out of it completely unscathed.

Bronzong, not so much.

Shadow End 1
12 - 4 - 2 = 6
(5)(6)(4)(3)(5)(1)
4 + 5 - 5 + SE = 4 + 1
(4)(4)(1)(4) Bronzong takes 4 damage! 5/9 HP -1 Pain

Nami quickly attempts to run some damage control.  If that Steelix is that strong, who knows if they'll be able to handle fighting 3 opponents at once!

Hypnosis 1
(5)(6)(2)(6*) Spend that Will Point!
Onix B falls asleep!

The large serpent takes up much of the floor space as it snoozes, so combatants have to go over or around it if they want to try aiming at other targets.

Wake Up B 1
(6)(4)(5)(2) 3/5 successes

"Watch and see, Randolph!  Melissa isn't just a support pokemon!  A little support is what I think we need right now, though!  You know what to do, girl!"

Melissa opens her mouth wide as she yawns, then begins purring without a care in the world, ready to take a nap on the spot.  The sight is quite adorable.

And effective at lowering an opponent's guard.

Growl 1
5 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 8
(5)(1)(1)(4)(6)(4)(5)(1)
-1 Strength for all the rock snakes!

The Onix that isn't napping slams the ground with its tail, and the cavern begins to shake.  Chunks of rock and coal start to fall from the ceiling, narrowly missing the trainers, and hitting their pokemon with the full force of a landslide.  The cave is clearly unstable thanks to all the tunneling these wild pokemon did, and they know it.

Rock Slide A 1
9 - 1 - 2 = 6
(5)(3)(2)(5)(4)(3)
2* + 3 + STAB - 3/5 = 3/1 D6
(3), (2)(6)
(4)(3)(1)
(5)(5)(1)
(6)(4)(5)
Melissa takes no damage.
Paula takes 1 damage. 5/6 HP
Nami takes 1 damage and Flinches 2! 7/8 HP

Paula sings a soothing song, hoping to calm the raging beast.  She may have only just met Randolph, but after seeing how he leaped to defend what sounds like a close friend of his, she's confident she's in safe hands, the Soothe Bell she's holding ringing softly as she thinks about everything that's happened and what it means.  She gains +1 Happiness and Loyalty and begins to glow as she sings.  The light grows brighter and brighter, bigger and bigger as she sings a song to banish the darkness from these pokemon's hearts.  It sounds oddly familiar to Randolph...

Sing 1
(5)(3)(1)
Onix A falls asleep!

By the time Paula has finished singing her song, she's no longer a small Selkid.  She's grown several feet taller in an instant, and what appears to be trident shaped jewelry adorns her head and tail, a gold collar adorning her neck.  Her hairstyle has become even more wave-like (and the red bow is still affixed in it), and the colors of the ocean now decorate her entire body.

Congratulations!  Paula has evolved into Syrentide!  Her Base HP is now 6, and her current HP is 8/9.

Byron continues the battle as if nothing has happened, focusing on the task at hand.  "Alright, here we go!  Make the most of this opportunity while you can!"

Trick Room 1
2 + 4 + 4 + 1 Wide Lens - 2 - 1 Pain = 8
(5)(4)(6)(5)(3)(3)(6)(6)
The room's dimensions become twisted!  The Initiative Order is reversed, and Trainer actions now occur before Pokemon actions!

Reversed Initiative Order
Bronzong: (2) + 6 = 8
Paula: (4) + 9 = 13
Coal Onix A: (4) + 9 = 13 (this is the one with the chipped horn)
Melissa: (6) + 8 = 14
Coal Onix B: (6) + 9 = 15
Nami: (6) + 9 + 2 = 17
D-Steelix: (5) + 14 = 19

Byron wastes no time with his next order.  "Alright, you heard the crazy kid, Bronzong!  Rain Dance!  Don't expect it to work since we're indoors, but I guess we're doing it anyways!"

Bronzong rings its bell, and its eyes begin to glow as it calls upon its dimension shifting powers to change the weather.  Nothing happens for a moment...

Rain Dance 2
2 + 5 + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 = 6
(6)(5)(5)(1)(2)(6)
It began to Rain!

Byron can't believe it!  He wasn't expecting this to work at all, and the only reason he tried it is because Randolph's reaction implied that it might!  "Wh-what the...?  What the hell is going on here?  First that aura, and now this?!  And here I thought this was going to be a simple job..."

Paula sings her siren's song again, this time channeling her newly strengthened power over the oceans and water to gather the rainfall into a vast wave that comes crashing down on everything around her.  Randolph feels his bag start to heat up, and pillars of flame erupt around the trainers, protecting them from the wave of water before evaporating into steam!

The pokemon on the battlefield aren't so lucky, obviously.

Surf 2
(4)(2)(3)(4)(2)
7 + 1 Rain - 3/4/6 (+ QE) = 5/4/2 (+ 2)
(5)(2), (4)(3), (1)
Bronzong takes 1 damage.  4/9 HP -2 Pain
Both Onix take 4 damage! 30/34 HP -1 Pain
Nami takes 2 damage! 5/8 HP -1 Pain
It doesn't affect Melissa due to Water Absorb...
The water hits the Diamond Steelix, but it washes right over its slick, crystalline skin, dealing no damage at all!

That dreadful Onix that ruined Randolph's life all those years ago is sleeping through it all, though.  It almost looks...peaceful.

Wake Up A 2
(6)(3)(3)(2) 1/5 successes accumulated

Lucas blinks when he sees the Steelix is completely unaffected by Water type moves.  "What the heck...?  Ah, no matter.  Take care of those Onix first, Melissa!"

Melissa lazily yawns again, and without moving from the spot where she's lounging, manages to somehow summon another wave of water, though this one is more controlled and gathers up a lot more dirt and rocks than Paula's attack did.

Muddy Water 2
13 - 2 - 4 = 7
(6)(5)(3)(3)(2)(5)(5)
5 + 3 + STAB + 1 Rain - 4 + QE = 6 + 2
(5)(4)(1)(3)(2)(3)
Both Onix take 4 damage! 26/34 HP -1 Pain
(4)(3)(5)

The second Onix is still snoozing away, but not for long...

Wake Up B 2
(6)(4)(3)(6) 6/5
Onix B wakes up!

Nami Flinches 2

The Diamond Steelix roars again, but the shadows instead take spiked shapes that jut out from the ground instead of surrounding it.  The spikes prick and skewer all who oppose this near Legendary Shadow Pokemon's might!

Shadow Rave 2
13 - 4 = 9
(6)(4)(1)(5)(6)(6)(3)(1)(3)
5 + 2 - 3/6 + SE = 4/1 + 1
(3), (2)(1)(4)
Bronzong takes 1 damage 3/9 HP -2 Pain
Melissa takes 1 damage 7/8 HP
Paula takes 2 damage 6/9 HP -2 Pain
Nami takes 2 damage 3/8 HP -2 Pain

Randolph uses a Potion on Paula! 9/9 HP
Kogeki uses a Super Potion on Nami! 8/8 HP

"Bronzong, we need to limit that thing's actions as much as possible!  Daze it, or we're gonna be as flat as steel plating!"

Bronzong's eyes glow once more as its bell once again rings, this time much more loudly.  Steelix cringes as the loud noise threatens to damage its hearing and disorient it slightly.  Its malicious gaze is still fixed squarely on Randolph and Byron, however.

Confuse Ray 3
10 + 1 WL - 6 - 2 = 3
(6)(4)(2)
Diamond Steelix became Confused!

Paula begins singing a quieter tune, not quite a lullaby, but soothing enough to calm the trainers who hear it.  She casually blows bubbles in the direction of her opponents as she sings.

Bubble 3
(5)(1)(3)
(5)(1)
Both Onix take 3 damage!  23/34 HP -1 Pain
(1)

Looks like the Coal Onix that started all of this isn't going to wake up any time soon...

Wake Up A 3
(4)(3)(1)(1) 2/5 Successes
Zzzzzzzz....

Lucas decides to take a calculated risk.  "Slow them down, Melissa!  The fewer actions they get, the better off we'll be, regardless of the Trick Room!"

Melissa lazily flicks her tail, and the small gust it creates turns into a frigid wind of surprising strength.  It's the first damaging move that's been used that actually has a chance to affect the Diamond Steelix.

Icy Wind 3
4 + 5 + 3 - 1 - 6 = 5
(4)(3)(2)(6)(1)
2 + 5 - 4/6 = 3/1 (+1 on Onix, -1 on Steelix)
(6)(3)(4)
Both Onix take 3 damage! 20/34 HP -1 Pain
Steelix takes 0 damage.
-1 Dexterity for all three.  Onix B now moves before Melissa, and Onix A moves before Paula.
Melissa recovers 1 HP as her Shell Bell rings! 8/8

Onix B burrows underground!  Where it's going to pop out, only Arceus knows!

Charging Dig B 3

Nami finally recovers from her Flinch.  She continues following Kogeki's orders to the letter, likely a welcome change for the ninja.

Light Screen 3
(4)(1)(1) Derp.  That's a failed Light Screen, however.  *shrug*

The Diamond Steelix closes its eyes and begins to focus.  Its crystal skin begins to glow with a bright light as it concentrates, and all the little flecks of diamond dust begin to do the same.  Nobody present recognizes what this move is, as they have never seen a pokemon do anything like this ever before.

And then all the little flecks of diamond dust begin to spin around the room like a vicious Sandstorm as Steelix roars again, mixing with larger shards of valuable diamond that chip off of Steelix's body.  The little shards cause innumerable small cuts to the trainers' pokemon, and the ones that hit the user itself only seem to harden its already tough looking skin further.  The trainers themselves have to get down on the ground, lest the attack damage them too.  In Randolph's specific case, Paula stands in front of her trainer and shields him using her new height and bulk, taking the brunt of the damage meant for him head on.

??? 3
13 - 6 Act - 2 Confused = 5
(6)(5)(1)(4)(5)
4* Str + 4 Pow + STAB - 3/4/5 (- NVE) = 6/5/4 (-1)
(6)(4)(4)(3), (4), (4)
Bronzong takes 2 damage 1/9 HP -3 Pain
Paula takes 5 damage! 4/9 HP -2 Pain
Nami takes 5 damage! 3/8 HP -2 Pain
Melissa takes 4 damage! 4/8 HP -2 Pain
(5)(1)(6)(2)(1)
D-Steelix's Defense increases by 2!

The diamond dust and Steelix's skin stop glowing once the attack finishes, but the snake's dim sparkles are now also coated in an almost metallic sheen.  Breaking its Defense looks like it's going to be almost impossible.

"Ack!  What the heck kind of move was that?!  We need to finish these Onix off quickly so that Steelix doesn't have time to squish us!  Melissa, blast them!"

Melissa's suddenly wide awake, no longer yawning like she almost always seems to be.  For once, she seems to be taking this situation seriously, something that she didn't even do when she and Lucas were facing Cynthia in the video records that Randolph watched.  She takes a deep breath, and a massive quantity of water is fired at one of the Onix soon afterwards, her Shell Bell ringing like crazy when the attack connects!!!

Hydro Pump 4
13 - 2 - 8 - 2 = 1
(6)
5 + 5 + STAB + 1 Rain - 4 + QE = 8 + 2
(5)(3)(5)(2)(1)(4)(2)(5) Onix A takes 6 damage! 14/34 HP -2 Pain
Melissa recovers 2 HP! 6/8 -1 Pain

Steelix slams one of the walls with its tail, and another small cave in happens!!!

Rock Slide 4
12 - 8 - 2 - 1 = 1
(6)
4* + 3 + STAB - 3/4/5 = 5/4/3
(3)(4)(6), (4), (3)
Bronzong takes 1 damage and faints!
Melissa takes 3 damage! 2/8 HP -2 Pain
Paula takes 3 damage! 1/9 HP -3 Pain
Nami takes 3 damage and faints!

Melissa's starting to get exhausted, and not in a sleepy way.  She hasn't been in a battle this difficult in a long, long, long time...

Water Gun 5
13 - 10 - 2 = 1
(1)  ...and it shows, as she completely misses this last ditch effort to get in just a little more damage.

Steelix closes its eyes and focuses again, but this time, only a few larger chunks of diamond leftover from its earlier attack begin to glow.  And they continue to glow even after Steelix opens its eyes again and affixes its gaze on its primary targets once more.

Stealth Rock 5
5 + 5 + 5 - 10 - 2 = 3
(5)(2)(3)
Pointed diamonds float around the battlefield!  All pokemon take 1 damage upon switching in, and 1 additional point of damage for every Type they have weak to Rock!

Byron recalls his Bronzong, and Lucas recalls Melissa.  Both of them ready another pokeball each.

"Not bad, kid.  Guess the rain was a decent call after all."

"And it's dampened the coal, too.  It should be safe to use Fire moves as long as it's raining."

"How the heck did you know that was going to work at all, though?"

"Long story.  I'll tell you after the battle.  This isn't anywhere near over yet!"

Paula's exhausted, barely standing only because she evolved at the very last minute.  She's got a smile on her face regardless, though.

Diamond Steelix Round 2 Initaitives

[Lord Windos]

Seeing the new and improved Paula standing taller than ever despite the abuse she endured, Ran squanders no time at all whipping out a Max Potion and using it on her, restoring the queen of the sea to Full HP! He's quite astonished that his once smol siren had Evolved on him (As he had no idea she was capable of Evolution in the first place), but like his best friend he doesn't let hinder his ironclad focus on everyone titanic struggle against the giga rock serpents!

"Paula, hang in their lass! Keep showing them monsters you new regal power!"

(In other words, Paula's staying out for Round 2! Time for Bryon's and Lucas's next Pokemon and their Initiatives!)