[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

"Good luck to him. The Running is so chaotic. Without being privy to our training, he will have to be very lucky indeed to control his place in the field. I hope he knows when to bail out. What's he look like?"

"That's the problem.  He's avoiding me and the rest of the group and is disguising himself.  He's probably not in the same disguise he was in last night since Kirlia blew his cover.  He has a couple notable pokemon, though.  Noibat, Togekiss, Arbok...those are the one's I think he's most likely to use.  I'll have Kirlia be on the lookout for him, but I'm not sure we'll see him until the run starts.

(Can Kirlia also set up a Calm Mind before the run starts as well as assist with Lucky Chant, @Iron?)

[Dragonstrike]

Upon handing Braixen's Pokeball to Nathan: "There you go. Take good care of him and please bring him back to me in one piece. If not... Well, things will not be pretty AT AAAALLLL then. Anyway, I wish you the bestest of luck on the Running, please make sure to stay safe... And, you, know, if you happen to encounter a Tropius... Well, uhm, I doubt you will have the time to catch it for me, but it'd be nice if you'd at least think of me when you see one. Okay?" Before he left though, Shiva would...hug him. Warm and softly.

(I assume you have Braixen now in your party, Nathan? There you go: )

(Quick flashback.  And we'll assume Nathan has made room for Braixen by boxing Starmie)

The hug wasn't something he'd expected.  It's rather awkwatd, but he does return it.

"Yeah...I'll make sure he's fine...and I'll see what I can do if I encounter a Tropius...so uh...I really should be going...Kory's waiting for me..."

[Iron]

Yes, you should be able to get off about two moves per Pokemon before the Running reaches you. The event happens very fast so it can all count as one encounter, too.

[Dragonstrike]

Yes, you should be able to get off about two moves per Pokemon before the Running reaches you. The event happens very fast so it can all count as one encounter, too.

(If Swiftfire could boost her Dex with Flame Charge, that would also be spectacular.  And that'd be all the boosting Kirlia and Swiftfire would be able to do in the time given.  Double Team will have to wait since Kirlia's also joining in on the Lucky Chant)

[Iron]

Heart travels to Vapor Falls, out past the Daycare fields.

In parallel to the dust clouds of the Running pouring down from the mountains, the heavy waterflow crashes down from high cliffs. Swellow dart in and out of the water, their iridescent coats another parallel with the rainbow waters.

Seated at the highest point of the cliff, sitting crosslegged over a stream of water, sits a man dressed as a monk. He appears to be meditating, up on a rough tumble of boulders. With him is a Machoke and a Medicham. He ignores you, eyes wide, fascinated by the play of water on stone.

[Iron]

Shiva is safe in the Daycare Center while Golda and Wir busy themselves with housework. Two TV personalities appear to announce that Pokemon have broken town limits! The camera pans to show a vast stampede, led by Tauros and Doduo. Bigger shapes are visible to the rear, and dust covers everything.

Nathan and Ventus see it too, from their positions among the Runners. In the utter turmoil, Kirlia does not detect Ventus, who is covered in dust anyway. But he has managed to sneak close to Nathan and Kory, for now. Swiftfire coughs a little, but Kirlia stands stoically.

Shiva spots Nathan in the crowd as the camera briefly slides over his worried face. Then it has moved on to some of the more well known personalities, like Zamboni in the sidelines. The announcers are talking about Bouffalant Bill, a popular competitor with a huge afro haircut and bulging muscles. He's currently benchpressing a Beldum, grinning at a sideliner woman you recognize as Valerie, who does not look impressed. The reporter is dazzled, though.

The horde thunders onto Main Street, perfectly funneled onto the track until even BB has to pay attention. It begins.

A vine whips out of the dust cloud to snag a Runner. A fat Ivysaur darts through the legs of the pack leaders to confront his chosen opponent, who excitedly tosses a Pokeball. Your friend Geodude is suddenly there, smacking a Doduo around just to satisfy his own frenzy. It's a bit worrying how manic the whole crowd is, from Nathan's perspective. He can feel the battle lust behind his own eyes, though his own concerns for this event are stronger.

The Runners take off, trying to keep a lead on the unceasing wave of Pokemon. Kory sets a calm pace for Nathan, and Ventus is keeping up. People and Pokemon bounce off the barriers, trip over each other, call out their partners and corral Pokemon for attempted catches, and generally have a grand old time.

But something is wrong. The rear crowd suddenly begins to panic. Many jump the barrier, whether they are at ladders or not, and tap out. A familiar Mr. Mime leaps from his barrel to summon a Barrier, protecting the scramblers. Panic flows out in waves, infecting the sideliners too. Crests of purest black begin to appear in the horde of Pokemon.

"Nathan....!" begins Kory, but he is interrupted as not one but a small FLEET of Absol leap from the fray to land ahead of the slowest runners, who have by this point already been infiltrated by Nidorino, many Tauros, and the occasional Aron. These Pokemon give Absol a wide berth, until the press of the crowd forces the tide closer.

Cameras are zooming in on panicked faces, or on serene black and white feline expressions. One screen after another flicker by Shiva's eyes. Golda and Wir have come in to watch - this is exactly the kind of disaster they keep the TV on for.

Absol's claws dig into the earth as they speed onward. A small contingent of them race ahead toward Nathan's position. "This is it!" shouts Kory. He and Nathan put on a burst of speed, looking for a position like the one they practiced, utilizing Swiftfire and Skiddo.

All of Ginger Town is in uproar. This is much worse than previous years, where a single Absol caused panic and mayhem. Now there must be a dozen of the things, and they are all anyone can think about. The authorities are doing their best to control things, but the crowd has a will of its own, and it's all the League can do to stop looting and trampling. The barriers are barely holding against the increased craziness of this year's Running. From atop the Pokemon Center comes a loud, commanding "MOOOOOOO!" The tide of scared citizens turns in that direction, but chaos still reins.

At this point, any specific activities from the participants?

[Spiritmon]

Heart simple try to not disturb the inner peace from that man and look to look the beauty from that place. Even Koa with his rebel nature was amaze by all the beauty and peace from that place. Even with that Pokemon Running everything looks just fine. Just like a picture from a art.

"This place is quite amazing. I travel to many places and see many types of scenarios, but I always impressed by all this beauty. Sorry to disturb you kind sir, I just passing by."

[Iron]

"You do not disturb me. All is peace. Your restless spirit, your roving gaze, does not compete with the rage and serenity of Vapor Falls - home of Dragons!"

[Spiritmon]

"Yeah. I kinda already feel the rage of one dragon yesterday." He heard the little Axew grunt a little about what Heart say. Smile a little he asks to the wise man. "Sir, I would like to ask you for a battle. If is not a problem to you. I kinda curious to see the way you battle with your Pokemon."

[Lord Windos]

"Nathan....!" begins Kory, but he is interrupted as not one but a small FLEET of Absol leap from the fray to land ahead of the slowest runners, who have by this point already been infiltrated by Nidorino, many Tauros, and the occasional Aron. These Pokemon give Absol a wide berth, until the press of the crowd forces the tide closer.

Cameras are zooming in on panicked faces, or on serene black and white feline expressions. One screen after another flicker by Shiva's eyes. Golda and Wir have come in to watch - this is exactly the kind of disaster they keep the TV on for.

Absol's claws dig into the earth as they speed onward. A small contingent of them race ahead toward Nathan's position. "This is it!" shouts Kory. He and Nathan put on a burst of speed, looking for a position like the one they practiced, utilizing Swiftfire and Skiddo.

"By Kyurem, Zekrom, and Reshirim's power's combined, a swarm of those harbingers of disaster?! I thought Nathan said it would be one, not a whole mess of them, and its looks like a portion of them are planning to hunt Nate down! Fuck!!! I have initiate flanking manuevers now, before those white and black hounds spell the doom for my friend!!! Raphael, Michael, get into postions, and brace yourselves for the worst that nature has to offer!" Ventus exclaimed, no longer giving a damn about mainting his disguise  at this down right horrendous development, as he starts going at a flat out dash towards a rear positon near his friend, pumping some serious lead to make absolutely sure he wasn't going to be left behind in the panic! Raphael was zooming around in the open air, using Extreme Speed to easily keep up with the rampaging horde of Pokémon, while Breloom was jogging side by side with his master, keeping even pace due to his sibiling's After You and his FIGHTING SPIRIT refusing to be let down. Everyone is ready for one heck of a battle royal now!