[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"... ... ... Looks like its Master arrived as well."

Suprised of what has happened within just a second, she watched Ralts storm outside, not even trying to hold or call it back... at least, such moments of sweet reunion are probably the best ones in a Trainer's life. Especially if Pokemon and Trainer are still young. It brought her to a slight inner smile just observing the automatic Center's door Ralts just leftbehind, before Cottonee had to bring her back to this world by placing itself in her arms. While the fluffball was not a heavy load, practically speaking, it still served its purpose.

She focused on Ventus again, who was still catching his breath while they left the Pokemon Center as well, with lil' Togepi by his side. Seems like this one was all happy to see its Master again as well. How adorable looking...  "You're able to lead me there, if that's the wish?... Or am I supposed to take you by the hand, if you're so tired and out of breath?" The tone of her voice wasn't loud or annoyed, not at all. She managed to keep a cool mind in such situations. Whether it's because she cannot estimate how dangerous mentioned threat by a Mankey is or because she's just always like this, wasn't clear right now. Probably the latter, though.

[Lord Windos]

"I imagine you don't like physical contact too much, so just follow after me. Raphael, return." Ventus said, talking to Shiva while simultaneously recalling his Togepi for battle. "Let's get going then, my friend! More time we are here, the less time our companion have on the front!"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Well, alright then... " If he claims to be fine, then she'll believe that... That came sorta unexpected, however. Maybe he's pre-damaged by Nathan's matter-of-fact attitude towards him and wished to take it a little slower towards her by respecting possible boundaries.

She still was unsure what he even wanted from her or why they needed her assistance in this case... but she did not spoke that out aloud. I mean, what is she supposed to do as they arrive? Soothe that Mankey? Unlikely this will succeed. Fight that Mankey...? Lol, what? She instictively drew dear Cottonee a little closer at this thought. Damn - however, maybe they'll be able to distract it somehow, so that they'll be able to escape the threat.

[Dragonstrike]

At this point, Nathan puts Ralts down and stands up, feeling just a little less winded now that he's sat down for a few seconds.  "Alright buddy, you ready to get back into the fray?  I know you just got finished resting and all, but we do have a tiny problem in a furious mankey just outside town...whether we can do much or not, it was also partially my fault that it came over this way, so..."  

Ralts looks up at him, just happy to see he made it back safely.  The worry and concern Nathan had been feeling had mostly faded away, but Ralts could sense there was just a tiny bit there still...and it was directed at the mankey he just mentioned.  Ralts could also sense his desire to help in any way possible, so it didn't take long for Ralts to nod in response.

"Alright then, get ready.  We need to move quickly if we're going to see any action."  Nathan scoops up Ralts into his arms and begins running back towards the mankey. He might be a little winded again when he gets there though.

[Dies Irae]

He stands there, utterly wracked with indecision.

IRONIC ISN'T IT?

He grits his teeth as the thought floats to the surface unbidden. He has a Pokemon, but one unfit to jump into the fray.

TRUST THE KID.

"Kid. I'm going to get help. Be back as soon as I can."

He turns and half hobbles, half sprints in the direction of the Pokemon centre.

[Super_trainer_Larry]

Larry thinks on what Ekans should do then it hit him "maybe I could dodge this darn monkeys moves then when its tired strike" and Larry puts his plan in to play "HEY!" Larry shouts at the mankey "bring on your best you stupid ape!" the mankey gets even more mad, Larry tells ekans "alright listen to me and you wont get harmed, got it?" "ok dodge his move then hit him with poison sting again, we must poison him and tire him out if we want to win"

ORDER: dodge and poison sting if dodge is successful (if I can do that, if not just dodge)

[Iron]

It's possible to make two moves in one turn, but with the penalties for your character it'll be smarter to spread this out across two rounds. (You'd only have a 1 in 6 chance of success at dodging and at hitting)


Mankey Round 3


Scratch
Accuracy: 5 dice
(4)(2)(6)(6)(2) - 4 success, hit

Ekans attempts to evade!
2 Dex +0 fight +0 evade = 2 dice
(5)(2) - 1 success, not enough

Ekans is too big and slow to evade Mankey without a lot of luck!

Damage: 2Str+2power -1 intimidate -1 vitality defense = 2 dice
(3)(5) - Ekans takes 1 damage




Mankey Round 4

Scratch
Accuracy: 5 dice
(5)(6)(2)(5)(4) - 4 success, hit

Damage: 2Str+2power -1 intimidate -1 vitality defense = 2 dice
(4)(4) - Ekans takes 2 damage

Poison Sting
Acc: 2 Dex, and now a pain penalization -1 = 1 dice
(6) - 1 success, 1 hit.
1 str +1 power +1 STAB = 3 dice, -1 vit
(4)(6) = 2 success. Mankey takes 2 damage; he's at half health.
Poison chance: (1)(6)(4) Mankey is poisoned!

Ekans is getting a little angry too. He's taken damage, he was ordered to move his bulk at high speeds - he was ready to relax in the sun and fire off some lazy poison stings. And now the Mankey is kicking and scratching him. His angry poison sting hits Mankey right in the exposed arm, which begins to throb with poison.

Mankey is a fragile little critter and has only a small chance to resist so much venom.

(2) Nope, he takes 1 more damage. Then he eats a berry, leaving him with 2hp/half health.

Mankey Round 5


The rest of the party will arrive when Round 6 begins, if they are coming in this direction.

[Iron]

There is a flash of fire from behind the Pokemon Center, and the clatter of hooves. A middle-aged woman on a huge Ponyta rides up to Nathan and the people near him, offering to pull him onto her horse.

"Nathan! What in Larvitarnation are you doing out alone on Mt. Molten? You know that mountain's dangerous! Even in the quiet season. Even on the paths, this close to the Running! Mallorn says you've got poor Corporal Wake chasing all over town trying to save you and your friends from wild Pokemon! What were you thinking? Your place is here, in town, on the ranch or at least within earshot of the Pokemon Center!"

"Oh, hi there, Ralts sweetie, how are you?"

As the woman sees the Mankey in the distance, staggering around a massive snake commanded by a young kid, the familiar glint of the battlegaze comes into her eyes, eyes that are strikingly the same color as Nathan's.

If Nathan rides Ponyta, he can join the battle at the lowest initiative order in Round 5.

[Lord Windos]

"Come, we have to move faster! I have faith that Vincent and Larry can handle the problem, but precaution never hurts!" Ventus says, leading Shiva towards the battle ground.

Given that he's been running full peal for quite awhile, he's not doing quite as well as he appears. Ventus is keeping up the calm, collected front, but truthfully he's getting rather burned out from all the action in this day. He could drop dead at his feet right now, were it not for the fact that his friends were in danger. 'All I want, more than anything, is assist them however I can, and keep them safe. Resting on the job doesn't do meet either of those goals, so I must soldier on," he though, eye like steel. While running back, though, he and the group encounter Vince. 'Why is he retreating? That's doesn't fit what I little I know about him...unless he can't fight anymore.' He thought, his already high levels of dread spike even further

"Vincent, I'm sorry for I left you back there, but I have returned with reinforcement. We're heading over there ASAP, so continue your retreat to the Pokémon Center, my comrade!" He shouted to him, before sprinting past him. He has to get the NOW, before things get worse! Even though it was a single Pokémon, he remember the saying "A barrel full of Mankey." Pray to Reshirem the worst does not happen!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

We have to move faster, he says. How neat. He's the one who's tired, not her. And nevertheless he doesn't show any weakness on the outside. Impressive...

As she spotted Vincent coming towards them, she waved him over with one hand (not to drop dear Cottonee), glad to see another familiar face. Finally one after another's coming back...  "Vincent, nice to see you back again! You said you were heading off to Route 1, for some training or captures... Any successes?"

Before he was able to reply though, Ventus already continued with running... better follow him before he's out of sight. After all, he took the effort to pick her up from the Center, it would be rude to leave him alone now.

"Eh... I guess I better follow up... We'll probably meet up again later, though." With those words, she left Vincent where he was, trying to catch up on Ventus again.