[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

You summon Rabsca, who lets out a pleased (and mostly silent) *Hmm* as they find themselves on familiar and comfortable Terrain once more. + 1 DEX for being on Sand!

No need for Rolls - You, Rabsca, Dodger, and your Entire Party are Safeguard from Status! Something which your soon-to-not be Sleeping quary *notices* - the vibrations from circle get more intense as they begin to rouse, detecting the energy from the Safeguard! Better throw that Ultra Ball quick before it wakes and tries to skewer ya!

Ultra Ball Catch Attempt
 10 Will + 1 Buried + 1 ??? vs Seal Strength 6 + 2 Deep Slumber + 1 Ambush
(5)(2)(3) (5)(6)(3) (1)(2)(1) (6)(6)(4)
(1)(3)(5)(1)(3)(3)(2)(5)(3)
The Ball Breaks! You still can't get a proper look at it, and now it's a little more awake, but you still have a chance to end things before they begin!

Net Ball Catch Attempt 
10 + 3 ??? vs Seal Strength 8* + 1 Sleep + 1 Ambush
(2)(3)(3) (1)(4)(1) (2)(5)(4) (6)(1)(2) (4)
(5)(1)(6) (6)(2)(4) (4)(3)(2) (2) !!!

Close/Clutch Capture Against Sand Crawler! Initiate It's Fortune Roll (Fortune + Luck Dice)!

*Rolls*
...
...
...Nope!

With a flash and a groggy sounding/feeling *Zzzssssmrrrg...?* , the Net Ball sucks the still doozing sand critter up ...

...and with a Decisive *Click!* and a singular Star shooting off from the Button - the sign of an extraordinarily Rare Critical Capture - the beastie was Caught!!

Gotcha! You Caught The Young Shiny Sand Crawler!
Type: Ground/Bug
Ability: You'll see...
Base Stats: Base 3* + 3 ??? , STR 2 - 6 (2), DEX 2 - 4* (2), VIT 3 - 6 (*2), SPE: 1-2 (1), INS: 2 - 4 (4)
Fortune: + 2* 
Happiness/Loyalty: 2/2
Disobedience: 5*
Moves: *Paralytic Stinger (Bug, STR + 2, Semi-Ranged, Roll 3D6 to Paralyze/Badly Paralyze Target, ignores Defensive Abilities), Sand Attack, Harden, Knock Off, Dig, Fury Cutter, Feint (Egg Move), Lunge Delta (Egg Move; STR + 2, Powers up if Target is Paralyzed and/or below 1/2 HP [+ 2 Power for each], Lethal) 
Learnset: You'll see...
Surprise!: Shiny! , 2 Egg Moves! , Small (-2 Base HP, - 1 VIT), Attentive (+1 Alert, Better Waking Rolls)
Note: If Underground, Double DEX for next Move Used; If on Sand, give + 1 DEX instead; this Mon gains or loses Disobedience depending on mood and what's being Ordered, and it's Fortune has been lowered due to Fate just not being on its side.
Gender: Male

As the dust and sand settle and you let out a long *sigh* of relief you hear a sharp and impressed *Whistle* ; turning around, you see the dandy man give you a impressed grin and a thumbs up!

"Nicely done there partner, and even nicer thinking! Got a bit lucky and risky there with the second throw, but this here is Sutalor - Fortunate always favor the Bold, for better or worse, he!

"So, ya want to introduce yourself to the creepin Sleepen Crawler you got now, or wait 'till we get back to Bayhama? Probably want to get gone here sooner than later, 'specially with the commotion we caused, but I say we got enough time for a quick meet 'n greet...if you're brave enough for it, that is."

How fortunate indeed.  Seddi straightens his hat, dusts himself off, and gives Rabsca a thumbs up.  Excellent support work, as always.

"Let's get a quick look at that critter while we're here.  Already got that Safeguard up, and now that we have a little more time to prepare, I've got some tricks up my sleeve if they decide to cause a ruckus."

Seddi will have Rabsca set up a Reflect before recalling her, then sends out a Goodra!  He'll keep the newly occupied Net Ball handy just in case he needs to recall the Sand Crawler.

"Looks like our research is beginning a little bit earlier than expected, friendo.  Would appreciate it if you'd help pin the critter down should it start causin' trouble, Goodra.  Until then though, let's try and leave a good First Impression.  Try and be friendly, just in case that helps.  Might be a little grumpy that we woke it up from its nap."

Seddi will get out some Leftovers for it to hold and snack on as a peace offering, putting a Sitrus Berry in the pile as a treat for good measure.  If this Sand Crawler's young, then it's likely impressionable.  A rare opportunity when dealing with these types of pokemon.

The friendliest pokemon Seddi's ever met (when they're not Taunted) and some decent food!  What's not to like?

Knowing that this is supposed to be an ancient pokemon, its shiny horns are blue, and its type is Ground and Bug, Seddi has a guess that this pokemon species might supposedly be related to Flygon or Gligar.  Time to see if he's right!