[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

-Hope's fright over Weavile seemed to fade back into her instincts as you explained it away, her mood brightening back to her former cheer, now tinged with nervousness, but it was cheer none the less.
Okay, Daddy. .....But If Ice Cat Come After Me.....Protect Me? Promise?

-The black cat burglar gives you a thankful smile at first for your permission to his siesta, then it flipped right upside down when you laid out how screwed he was if he antagonized/kept antagonizing your turbulent tyke. He continued to stare at her with an carefully blank expression for a bit, before he glanced back to you and slowly nodded.

"......Noted, and understood. It's not my fault she's scared of me, or who she thinks she is, but.......I'll mind my manners around her. *Mutters lowly, crossly* 'Cause I sure as hell don't need another god gunning for me, one way or another. *Raises Voice, Waves* Well, see ya later partner."
You Ice Cat! You Predator! Me Daddy's Girl! Me Me! That That!! Good bye, *Chirp!*
That said (and only you hearing his mutterings), he left, letting the door snap shut behind him. Hope appeared thoughtful as she watched the scary kitty cat go, but your request towards her interrupted her mussing with a startled *Chirp!*, before she gave you what appeared to be an innocent look, but felt vaguely......schemey and guilty.
Yes, Daddy. Will Not Smite Him..... Try Be Friendly, Unless He Try Eat Me! I Am Not His Yum Yum, Noooo!

-Hope seemed honestly surprised about you having a name other than Daddy, *Chirping!* first in alarm, and then eager, curious excitement!
Daddy Have Other Names?! Like Me? Yay, Yay!!! What Are They, What Are They?!

-The doc doesn't even look up as you divulge the background of Little Bro and Big Sis, but you do see them nod their head in time with your explanation as he continues to scrutinize and assess their condition with the same kind of focus you'd typically find in actual medical professionals. So you know they are listening to you, and may perhaps actually be a medical professional in some odd way.

Eventually, they finished their examine with a decisive nod of their head - which was good, for Poe was starting to become uncomfortably ticklish! - before they looked up and walked over to you, pulled out what looked to be a Lemonade, and place it right beside Hope (Who *Chirped* in slight shock and shivered as the cold bottle pressed against her skin). Cathy then pointed straight at Brother Dearest, mimed a drinking motion, closed their eyes and nodded, warbling......something, then.......walked off back to Taylor's side, who eyed her doc and then you with fond amusement. You feel as if you were a part of some joke, but you don't get it.......unless you do, but not now. Ugh......
Brr.....Cold, Cold! Daddy, Please Take Away Cold!!

- "Nods* Okie dokie, smokey! *Shrugs* Yeah, me neither.....*Looks hesitant* .....weeeell, I do have a Pokemon that can maybe clear this stuff away, but......I rather not do let them do that unless I need too. You'll.....see what I mean when you meet them, in or out of battle."

Well, if that isn't foreboding....

As for your suggested rules, she had zero problems ALL with them, choose Singles as her battle format of her choice, and had nothing really more to add pertaining to the rules of engagment. "I can do either Doubles or Singles just fine, but I'd prefer us not trying to dogpile on each other's Pokemon before we can see what they can really do. Or showing off, in my case, heh!"

Lastly, the barometric birdy looked sullen at her Daddy and Grandmommy tag teaming her out of what would have been her first fight, but she eventually warms up to the idea of seeing you two duke it out at full force, letting out a positive *Chirp!* as her imagination ran wild with said clash.
Right! Me Take Slow, While You And Grandmommy Go Fight Fast Fast! Like Godspeed....Extreme Speed! Oh, And Godspeed For You, Daddy! Godspeed, Godspeed!!!

Eventually, Mr. Mime returns with Kingdra/Lucy and returns them to their respective owners (You first, of course), and when either you ask him about cleaning off the battlefield, he just gives you/her a nod, then focuses on all the mess with firmness, before he started to act out cleaning the field up.......and it happened. As he 'swept' and 'tidied up', all the equipment was scooted off the arena as if by magic - or, as you and your old partner could tell (in your own ways), through skillful application and manipulation of Psychic, Telekinetic, and Barrier powers. This butler is packing some neat tricks up his sleeves.....

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With the battlefield's clearance, you inevitably found yourself standing on the opposite end of it from Taylor, who was giving you a challenging smirk and twirling Lucy's Pokeball around on her pinky finger.

"Welp, I guess its about time we threw down the gauntlet and had a good old fashion and fun duel.......with a few twists from us, naturally. Heh heh.... In case you couldn't tell what my first choice will be, I'll give you four hints, and the first three aren't counted: it my girl! Now, let's see yours Reiner! Get ready, cause I -!"

Reiner's Alert: (2)(4)(4)(2)(3)(5)(3)(5)(2) - 2  Pass!

She abruptly  cut herself off and threw ' her girl's ' ball out at lightning speeds, in a ploy to give her Pokemon an boost in Initiative! However, you were able to spot the tell tel signs and predict what she was trying to do, and therefore threw out your choice of Pokemon earlier to counter that underhanded play! Nice!

As it could be easily inferred, Taylor's choice of Pokemon was Lucy, who upon materializing immediately let out a LOUD, booming roar that sounded exactly a mix between a Dragon's battle cry and a thunder strike! A Dragonstrike, if you will. 

In a matter of seconds, the sprinkling system activate and began pumping out vast quantities of water that was instantly converted into big, billowing, and black storm clouds that hung ominously overhead the arena, the occasional rumble of lighting and arcs of pure Electricity seen lighting up the nimbi. What's more, The Stormbringer was floating several feet off the ground, as if being propelled up by her own electromagnetic might! 

Thunderstorm Weather is in effect! Surprise! Triggered: Magnet Rize has been used instantly upon release, rendering Lucy Immune to Ground Moves for 4 Rounds!

Initiatives:

Lucy: DEX (6) + Survival (3) + (6) = 15
Reiner's Choice (Guess who....): DEX (4) + Survival (3) + (6) = 13

Lucy goes first, and then whoever Reiner sends out. Gee, I wonder who that will be.....

Reiner Vs Taylor Battle Round 1 is about to start! Hit the music, 'cause its showtime!

- "Promise."  And that's all that really needs to be said about that.

- "Snatch ya later, Weavile."  Hope's schemey and guilty reaction as Weavile leaves definitely briefly raises an eyebrow from Reiner, but there's no reason to scold Hope for anything (yet)...and hopefully there won't be in the future!

- "Reiner is really the only other name most other people call me.  Mr. Mime just calls me Mr. Arendse to show some respect since it's a part of his job.  If someone doesn't like me, they might call me something else that's rather mean, but hopefully we won't run in to anyone like that soon.  Everyone has a name of some kind, though, just so you know.  Grandmommy's name is Taylor, for instance.  Weavile's is just Weavile, though, since he doesn't really care for nicknames."

- When Cathy hands Reiner the Lemonade and Hope starts shivering, Reiner's definitely wondering what the heck Taylor finds so funny.  Hope asking for the cold bottle of Lemonade to be taken away does get a prompt response, though, as he does just that.  Reiner then kneels down by Poe.  "Far as I can tell, it seems the doc's orders are for you to drink this Lemonade.  Makes sense to me, to be honest, since you're tuckered out and all."

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Reiner vs Taylor Round 1

As Taylor talks, Reiner can tell what she's planning, even though he's also still paying attention to what Taylor is saying.  That mischievous glint in her eye, that eagerness to get started...

It's exactly why Reiner has his hands behind his back, and Kingdra's pokeball clasped in them.

And the exact same moment that Taylor throws out Lucy's pokeball with surprising (but not entirely unexpected) speed to try and catch Reiner off guard, he's thrown Kingdra's pokeball onto the field as well.

Taylor hadn't been counting on Reiner to be able to both pay attention to what she's saying and what she's doing.  And that's why he chuckles as soon as Kingdra appears across from Lucy, trumpeting a battle cry!  Yes!  This is exactly what she'd been waiting for!  If there's any one pokemon of Taylor's she wants to show off to tonight, it's Lucy!

"Not the first time I've had to react in a split second when my opponent decides to stop yammering and start attackin' this week.  Hehe.  Good try, though.  Alright Kingdra, let's set up and show 'em your new tricks!"

Another trumpet from Kingdra!  Let the battle begin! And what a battle it looks like it's going to be when we have initiatives like that!

A Good ol' Fashioned and Fun Duel: Field of Hopes and Dreams Symphonic Remix by Symphonic Brush

Taylor had seen a bit of it earlier, but now it's clear in full that Kingdra's Ability is NOT Sniper!  As the Divine Water that's around Kingdra's neck glows with a subtle light, her movements become more fluid, even though the weather isn't favorable for it!

Swift Swim is active, bumping Kingdra's initiative to 15*!  We have an initiative tie, and Kingdra's speed would be doubled in the games, so I guess that means she's now going first?  If not, she will be soon enough!

Kingdra's intent on putting on a good performance as she gracefully slides across the battlefield, ready to show off the power and might she's acquired over the last 4 years!

Dragon Dance 1
Acc: 6* + 5 + 0 - 5 Actions = 6 D6
Eff: +1 Str and Dex
Note: Bumps her initiative up to 16*!

Her Strength so great, so focused, that not even Reiner fully knew what move she was about to use...as she rushes forward, her Draconic power threatens to bowl over everything in her path...

Dragon Rush EX 2 and 3
Acc: 7* + 5 + 2 - 6/7 = 8/7
Dmg: 5 Power + 5* Str + STAB + SE - 5? Defense (as Taylor had 10 HP) = 6? D6 + 1 Damage
Eff: Flinch (2) and Knockdown (2)

And for the finale of her performance, she'll show everyone just how strong her bond with Reiner truly is (though Reiner makes sure to give Poe sufficient warning about the impending booooooom this time if he happens to still be out, as Reiner knew Kingdra was going to want to use DM ASAP)...the move that Reiner worked so hard to teach her no matter what obstacles there were...the brilliant, orange light of the explosion the final proof of how strong and close they are...

Draco Meteor 4 and 5 (non-lethal of course)
Acc: 7* + 5 + 3 - 1 - 8/9 = 6/5
Dmg: 6 Power + 5*/3* Str + STAB - 5? = 7/5? D6 + 1 Damage
Eff: -2 Str for Kingdra

Even though it will give her a handicap for the remainder of the battle, for once, Kingdra's not wholly focused on winning the battle.  She wants to show Lucy and Taylor just how far she's come in the last 4 years, and that's all.  And what better way to do it than by showing them her most powerful, rare attacks which Clair's Kingdra and potentially even Jeff don't know yet?

[And as a fun fact, much like Clair's Kingdra, Lance's Kingdra doesn't know Draco Meteor in the games either.  Not that his Kingdra seems to need it, as he only ever uses Kingdra against the strongest of challengers in the games, those who have already proven themselves to be Champions. The only times that's happened is when Red rematches the Elite 4 in FR/LG and when Lance visits the PWT. Yup, not even Ethan faces that Kingdra when he rematches the Elite 4 in HG/SS, though Lance does have a Garchomp and an Altaria in that battle that he doesn't use at any other time.  Lance also uses a Seadra and a Charizard instead of his original 2 Dragonair in Let's Go, but that can be considered a weird exception to the series since Let's Go is definitely an alternate universe situation.]

And if her last hurrah ends the performance early...well, then she'll just have to put on an even better show for the next combatant since she's still going to be on the battlefield, won't she?

Focus Energy (if Kingdra has actions leftover)
Acc: 7* + 5 + 3 = 15 base
Eff: 1 less success to crit!