[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

I can't remember if Shiva in particular was privy to the conversation, but about all the PTC can do is organize a trade request, and that with your own Pokemon in the present. Bill also mentioned the best way to communicate was to give a Pokemon some Mail.

He personally oversees any trade requests made with the PTC.

(I can't either and it feels too unimportant to check, but I'm leaning into 'yes, she was privy' as Bill has given them all some mails. I guess I just accidently forgot about them, but that's exactly the 'hint into the right direction' that I asked for, thank you!)


Nothing's really working for Shiva as she hoped it would with the new PTC, and slowly she can feel the panic returning and threathening to overtake her again. Her hands start to tremble as she FORCES herself to stay calm, to keep a cool head and stable breathing and review in her mind what Bill has told them all.

If there'd be a way to directly communicate with him, she's sure he would tell, but as he hadn't Shiva gets the feeling there must be some indirect way to contact him. The PTC does trade time, via it they could send Pokemon back and forth. Now then - how did the people in earlier days communicate with one another over long distance, prior the era of phones and the internet? How could she stay in contact with her parents in Castelia City without having to worry about the unstable connection from Chreshire; or with Ventus without disturbing him or catching him at an unfavorable time...?

....Of course! A sudden flash of insight enlights her mind, she visibly perks up and faintly gasps - very swiftly Raphael is summoned to Shiva's side, he'll play messenger pidgeon. He coos in a questioning and mildly worried tone to her as she rather hasty rummages in her belongings in search for something before writting something and offering it to him to pick up and hold. "Raphael, dear one... You're assigned with an important task as I'll send you over to Bill to deliver this message here. It's important that you do, wait for him to give a response before returning to me. Alright? Please, don't worry too much - concentrate on what I have asked you. Now, back into your Ball."

In short, that means Raphael is swapped for, whatever, Azumarill to deliver a mail to Bill, if he oversees any trades personally he 'll notice the Togekiss. The message Shiva does bring to Bill is pretty uch as stated earlier, something along "Bill? Yes, Shiva here... If all is working as it is supposed to, you've received this message without problems. Lurch caught us, I don't know in what time we've ended up - somewhere in the past is all I can safely say. We're all okay at the moment. Please, tell me: What's going on at your side? Raphael is asked to wait for a response from you, just give it to me and he'll bring it to me. Hope to hear from you soon!"

[Lord Windos]

Since I now have the time to properly respond to all the post, let me go ahead and do just that!

Spoiler

(…)

Heart indeed want to help the guy too, but they are in the past. Any change they make could cause drastic effects in the future. All they can do is watch and to understand what could happen. "Terra, help me here. As much I want to help  that guy over there, we cant. No one can tell what could happen if we interfere with Time Travel."

@Dragonstrike 

"If we're in the past, I think we're here for a reason, Heart.  [b]According to Celebi and Dialga, there's no way we can possibly screw up the timeline.[/b]  Either it will fix itself if we do screw something up, or it was meant to happen anyways.  That trainer's outnumbered, and Gallade can tell those Electabuzz are definitely less than friendly, so I'm going to go help him. (…)"

Given that Nathan has higher Strength than Heart, Heart won't be able to hold Nathan down.  And Nathan's completely serious about what he's saying.

I've more or less said what Terra thinks/does in response to this situation, but just to reintegrate/recap/elaborate on in one post...:


- He more or less concisely agrees with Heart, though not for the same reasons, since he knows/understands zilch about Time Travel Rules or Paradoxes, but knows that Nathan running off alone without asking for help is too reckless + dangerous. 

- When Nathan actually explains what he wants to do and makes it clear he's not going to let anyone stop him, Terra frowns at them before slowly nodding their head and stepping to the side, letting them charge ahead unimpeded. Its clear he's irritated about being ignored and their decision, but lets them do so anyway because he doesn't object to the idea of helping someone out if they need it and Nathan's tough/speedy enough to do that well. Since they DIDN'T request help and because Terra recognizes the boy as highly competent, he doesn't follow after them to help, as both those things imply that they can handle things on their own. Plus, he still had Geodude, Heart and Shiva to look after, and he can't very well leave them unguarded like that!

- Heart deciding to join up does much to alleviate his worries/doubts about Nathan's choice since they have backup now, and so they wish the collector good fortune in battle and send him off with a tentative smile. His own feelings about more of the group putting themselves in danger is somewhat displeased, but since it's no longer a solo effect on either Nathan or Heart's part, he can't really be mad/remained disappointed at their heroics. 


Well, unless they end up getting creamed, in which case he'll very much have a reason to be cross/fraught with concern over them!

- For now, he's not going to help either Heart or Nathan out, unless they are looking like they are seriously losing and about to get into a bind, in which case he, Anubi, and Shiranui will be entering the fray to bail them out. Shiva and Geodude still needs to be looked over and protected since she decided to stay out of the action, after all! Speaking of which....

Spoiler

More coughs from Shiva's side are her response, as well as a waving hand gesture of 'Please give me a moment'. She would appreciate Terra helping her back up onto her feet though, which she signals to him by sticking her hand out. "I'm.... I'm sorry, I'm.... It's fine, I'm good, just.... It came so suddenly, and it's SCARY. Please, help me...back up."

Her fear is rather real though still, even after she has calmed down a little and got used to the surroundings - she's not endangered to panic anymore luckily, but she prefers to stick close to the resident mountain of a man as his very job is it to keep everyone safe and protected (if allowed, she'll get a hold of his arm) as well as to Helios (now radiating relaxing vibes to his Master while having taken a stance of 'Don't come closer, or meet my psychic powers if you dare!') and NOT interfere what this naturally looking young man is caught up in. 

(…)

Instead, she starts fiddling with the PTC on her wrist - is it capable to make connetion to Bill already, was it activated and sending/receiving signals already or did the lurch catch them a second too early?

'Oh Celebi dear', she whispers to herself, 'What...are doing with us? I'm trusting you, but... What's your intention...?'

*Flashback!* 


Upon his brief investigations revealing the Fairy Trainer in such a deplorable and unbalanced state, Terra quickly become deeply worried for her wellbeing. Ven told him how delicate his mi amore could be, but experiencing the reality of it himself was far more unnerving than he thought.

Despite his immense concern for her wellbeing, the mountain of a man by and large outwardly appeared to be calm and stoic, save for a slight crinkling of his eyebrows and squint of his eyes. In the face of such situation of emotional upheaval and crisis, he had to remain strong and composed, least he invariably end up fueling it to greater extremes....

He doesn't entirely believe her when stated that she's 'fine' - not with how shakily she said it and her exhibiting clear signs of fear - but he doesn't push her on the issue, instead nodding his head and gently pulled her up and next to him with one hand. Then, he place his other hand on her shoulder, and spoke.

"I am here, Shiva. So is our Pokémon. You will be safe and....taken care of. Promise. So.....calm down, and do not worry. Okay?"

His tone was one of calm reassurance and certainty, which coupled with his near perfect composure gave off the appearance that all was well in hand, or going to be soon. Which, from a overall perspective of things past and present, it was! So no need to fear, for everything will be alright soon!

As for his reaction to all her fiddling around with her PTC and trying to get in touch with Bill, he's mildly intrigued and curious about it all, but doesn't voice his thoughts nor interfere, instead leaving it all to her while he did his job of keeping watch with the Pokémon/being her support. He hardly understood anything those cutting edge contraptions besides that they were unwieldy portable Trading Machines, but he did understand how to protect someone EXTREMELY WELL, so that is what he choose to focus on!

*Flashback End!*

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Sounds like a plan! And that's how you politely handle interparty conflict, good job!

Here's some initiatives:

Ray: (6) + 9 = 15
Electabuzz: (6) + 5 Dex + 3 survival = 13
Gremlin: (5) + 6* Dex + 3 survival = 14
Gargryph: (5) + 7 = 12
Viktor: (4) + 7 = 11
Gallade: (1) + 9 = 10
Drifloon: (3) + 6 = 9 - until the gremlin is caught
Shuppet: (2) +6 = 8
Hilda: (2) +6 = 8 - after the gremlin is caught.


I'm going to give Spira a round before the Electabuzz and main party arrive, since Noire is using Ominous Wind to provide cover (and has been secretly aware of them for a while). Also, Nathan and Heart will cause the pack to alter course a bit.

There's not enough time for a true Ambush, but I'll allow charging of moves. No time to pause and do a proper buff move though.

Mika, pay attention to how I'm calculating your dice, 'cause I'll be asking you to do that in the future once you're comfortable with it.

Electabuzz Pack Round 1

Cross Poison 1
4 Dex + 3 Fight + 4 brawl -3 actions = 8d6
(4)(1)(1)(3)(2)(2) (5)(2) The gremlin sinks both teeth and claws into Drifloon's rubbery hide. He scarcely penetrates into what passes for a bloodstream in the Drifloon.
4 Str + 3 power +1 STAB -5 vitality = 3d6 dmg, -1 not very effective
(5)(4)(5) Drifloon takes 2 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain
CD: (2)
Poison Touch: (2)(6)
Drifloon became poisoned! Drifloon ate its Lum Berry and became unpoisoned and Unburdened! + 2 Dex

Amnesia 1
4 Dex (always replaces Insight in my game) + 2 Survival +2 Alert +2 Unburden -5 actions = 5d6
(6)(6)(1)(2)(3)
+2 Defense for Luna/Drifloon

Ominous Wind
4 Dex +5 Fight +2 Canalize = 11 dice
(3)(3)(2)(4)(1)(1) (3)(1)(6)(6)(2) A pretty minimal success, so Noire just succeeds in buying you this free turn alone with the chupacabra.
CD: (3)

Spira orders more attacks on the unknown gremlin, nullifying the gremlin's instinct for Pursuit. It just swipes at the balloon Pokemon as it slowly drifts closer.

Cross Poison 2
(4)(4)(2)(2)(4)(5) Critical hit!
(1)(2)(4) No damage at all from that critical hit. Drifloon is flying so high that Chupacho crits only hot exhaust air, which forms an eerie afterimage of the Pokemon.
CD: (4)
Poison Touch: (5)(4)

Ominous Wind 2
11 dice, -6th action, -1 pain, +2 Unburden dex = 6d6
(6)(5)(6)(5)(4)(2) The wind bowls the little gremlin over and makes him withdraw his fangs.
3 Str + 2 power +1 STAB bonus -2 Vitality +2 crit = 6d6 dmg
(3)(4)(1)(3)(3)(4) Chupacho takes 2 dmg 3/5hp -1 pain
CD: (1)

Chupacho starts leaping higher and higher to reach Drifloon.
Agility 3
(2)(3)(4)(2)
+2 Dex for Chupacho

Gust 3
6* Dex + 5 Fight +2 canalize -7 actions -1 pain = 5d6
(6)(6)(5)(6)(3)
3 Str + 2 power -2 vit = 3d6
(4)(4)(1) Chupacho takes 2 dmg 1/5hp -3 pain.

The strange trainer throws one of the pale, sepia-tone Pokeballs.

Pokeball seal strength: (5)(1)
Will: 6, -3 pain: (4)(1)(1)

Gotcha! Chupacho was caught!
1 Happiness, 0 Loyalty, 3 disobedience
Ability: Poison Touch
Moves: Leech Life, Pursuit, Feint, Poison Fang, Agility, Knock Off, Cross Poison

Wow, that Drifloon was moving as fast as Nathan and his pokemon are now!  Gotta love Unburden, right?  (if Ominous Wind's effect triggered, Mika, then Drifloon would have +3 Dex because Abilities are the only stat boost that stack with others)

Gallade slides to a stop between the Electabuzz pack and the Ghost type trainer, his blades extended.  He's going to give these Electabuzz what for!  Instead of immediately using his blades, though, he points at a healthy looking Electabuzz and uses...

Confusion x4
Acc: 6* Dex + 3 Fight + 3 Canalize - 4/5/6/7 Actions = 8/7/6/5 D6
Dmg: 2 Power + 4 Str + STAB + Clamperl Pearl = 8 D6
Effect: Confusion (1)



Ray, meanwhile, does what he does best.  Lighting up the entire battlefield with his mere presence!

FLASH 1
Acc: 6* + 3 + 3 - 4 Actions = 8 D6
Effect: -3 Acc and temporary blindness for up to 5 Electabuzz!  Bzzzzt!

Power Gem 2-4
Acc: 12 - 5/6/7 = 7/6/5/4 D6
Dmg: 3 + 4 + STAB = 8 D6




Target Priority: After Ray uses FLASH, hit the non-blinded Electabuzz first (if any).

(I figured he was just for a mount, which would mean he can just move with your trainer actions. Using melee moves or certain other moves while mounted might be hard. Canalize moves should be fine. Just use common sense when choosing moves while mounted!)

When Heart and Nathan aproach the battlefield, he waits for Nathan use Ray to Blind those Electabuzz, to Heart dismount Gargryph and send his orders to him and Viktor who is in another dimension waiting to use the Phantom Force! "Gargryph! Time to set some new level of power! Raise your defences with Cosmic Power and after that Substitute! Then shoot your foes with a barrage of 2x Ancient Powers! Show them who is the boss! Viktor! When you cause damage to those foes with your Phantom Force, use Ingrain and bring them the pain with Horn Leech! 2x!"

Cosmic Power: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Canalize (3) - Actions (4) = 7D6
Effect: Increase user defence

Substitute: Dex (4) + Survival (3) + Stealth (3) - Action (5) = 5D6
Effect: User receive 2 Damage and create a decoy.

Ancient Power Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Canalize (3) - Actions (6/7) = 4D6/3D6
Damage: Power (2) + STR (3) + STAB (1) = 6D6
Effect: 1D6 to increase all stats.

Phantom Force (Attack) Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Brawl (3) - Actions (4) = 7D6
Damage: Power (3) + STR (3) + STAB (1) = 7D6
Effect: Charge Move. Can break any shield

Ingrain Accuracy: Dex (4) + Survival (3) + Nature (2) - Actions (5) = 4D6
Effect: Heal the user in every end of the round. With the Leftovers equipped with Viktor, its gonna be 2!

Horn Leech Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Brawl (3) - Actions (6/7) = 5D6/4D6
Damage: Power (3) + STR (3) + STAB (1) = 7D6
Effect: Half of the damage become heal. If by chance Phantom Force act as a extra action, I will add another Horn Leech attack.

[Mikaruge108]

"Okay Hida, let's go help take out those Electabuzz." "Use Flame Burst on the center-most one and follow that up with a Rock Slide!" "Noire, thanks for holding them off. Use Ominous Wind, then Hex if they flinch from Rock Slide. Otherwise use Screech."

Flame Burst: Accuracy 4+5+2-2 9D6
Damage: 3+3+STAB 7D6
Added Effect: One dice of damage for up to two other targets (In this case, the two closest to the target)

Rock Slide: Accuracy 4+5+2-3-1 7D6
Damage 3+3 6D6
Added Effect: 3CD for flinch
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Ominous Wind: Accuracy 4+5+2-4 7D6
Damage 2+3+STAB 6D6
Added Effect: 1CD to increase all stats

*If Flinch CD is Successful* (if multiple Electabuzz flinch, use on the one with the lowest Health)
Hex: Accuracy 4+5+2-5 6D6 
Damage 2+3+STAB+2 8D6
Added Effect: 2 Dice to damage pool if target is suffering from a status ailment

*If Flinch CD is NOT successful* (Use on the Electabuzz that got the full brunt of Flame Burst, although if its KO'd use on one that got blinded by Flash)
Screech: Accuracy 4+5+2-5 6D6
Effect: Reduce a single target's defense by 2

[Iron]

I can't remember if Shiva in particular was privy to the conversation, but about all the PTC can do is organize a trade request, and that with your own Pokemon in the present. Bill also mentioned the best way to communicate was to give a Pokemon some Mail.

He personally oversees any trade requests made with the PTC.

(I can't either and it feels too unimportant to check, but I'm leaning into 'yes, she was privy' as Bill has given them all some mails. I guess I just accidently forgot about them, but that's exactly the 'hint into the right direction' that I asked for, thank you!)


Nothing's really working for Shiva as she hoped it would with the new PTC, and slowly she can feel the panic returning and threathening to overtake her again. Her hands start to tremble as she FORCES herself to stay calm, to keep a cool head and stable breathing and review in her mind what Bill has told them all.

If there'd be a way to directly communicate with him, she's sure he would tell, but as he hadn't Shiva gets the feeling there must be some indirect way to contact him. The PTC does trade time, via it they could send Pokemon back and forth. Now then - how did the people in earlier days communicate with one another over long distance, prior the era of phones and the internet? How could she stay in contact with her parents in Castelia City without having to worry about the unstable connection from Chreshire; or with Ventus without disturbing him or catching him at an unfavorable time...?

....Of course! A sudden flash of insight enlights her mind, she visibly perks up and faintly gasps - very swiftly Raphael is summoned to Shiva's side, he'll play messenger pidgeon. He coos in a questioning and mildly worried tone to her as she rather hasty rummages in her belongings in search for something before writting something and offering it to him to pick up and hold. "Raphael, dear one... You're assigned with an important task as I'll send you over to Bill to deliver this message here. It's important that you do, wait for him to give a response before returning to me. Alright? Please, don't worry too much - concentrate on what I have asked you. Now, back into your Ball."

In short, that means Raphael is swapped for, whatever, Azumarill to deliver a mail to Bill, if he oversees any trades personally he 'll notice the Togekiss. The message Shiva does bring to Bill is pretty uch as stated earlier, something along "Bill? Yes, Shiva here... If all is working as it is supposed to, you've received this message without problems. Lurch caught us, I don't know in what time we've ended up - somewhere in the past is all I can safely say. We're all okay at the moment. Please, tell me: What's going on at your side? Raphael is asked to wait for a response from you, just give it to me and he'll bring it to me. Hope to hear from you soon!"

You won't get this response until after the battle. Bill can trigger a trade request with you from his side of things to return Raphael for Azumarill.

"The Mail seems to be working, because I got this message. It's interesting. You all disappeared, and I immediately had a trade request in my inbox. It would help my research if you could include, in your mail, how long it's been since your last communication. For example, it took me about 180 seconds to send this mail to you. Update when you can and prioritize safety!"

[Iron]

Electabuzz Pack Round 2

Primal Bulbasaur's stony petals open to reveal his pink geode heart in all its dazzling glory!

Flash 1
(5)(5)(1)(6)(1)(1) (4)(1)
-3 accuracy for all the Electabuzz!

The Pack all expend action 1 to rub at their eyes, grumbling in gravelly apelike voices. This is not a flinch nor a status. It's more like the process of removing Knockdown.
The Electabuzz are now unblinded. They've also closed the distance to Shuppet and Slugma.

Cosmic Power 1
(3)(1)(3)(5)(2)(5) (4)
+1 Defense for Gargryph. The gargoyle spreads its wings and absorbs warm energy from space!

Phantom Force 1
(5)(3)(3)(2)(3)(3) (4)
7d6-4 vit = 3d6
(1)(4)(3) Electabuzz A takes 1 dmg 7/8hp
Static: (4)(5)(2)

Confusion 1
(2)(6)(6)(6)(4)(3) (6)(5) critical hit. One of the apes is lifted up and slammed down. His eyes go crosseyed.
(3)(3)(1)(5)(6)(2) Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain
CD: (6) Electabuzz B became confused

Ominous Wind 1
(4)(6)(5)(5)(6)(4) (3) Critical hit.
(5)(1)(2)(2) Electabuzz C takes 1 dmg
CD: (6) +1 every stat for Shuppet!

Flame Burst 1
(3)(2)(5)(2)(2)(2) (4)(3)(6)
(5)(1)(3) Electabuzz C takes 1 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain
(6) Electabuzz B takes 1 dmg 5/8hp -1 pain
(3)

Geodude has disappeared under Terra's watch, at the same time Viktor disappeared! A few seconds later, though, some mud churns and the center Electabuzz is pulled partway into the earth by two mighty rocky fists!

Dig 1
(6)(2)(3)(5)(4)(2)
(5)(5)(2) Electabuzz C takes 3 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain
CD: (1)(2)(3) The static grounds on Geodude.

Power Gem 1
(6)(4)(4)(6)(5)(2) Critical hit.
(5)(6)(1)(4)(2)(3) Electabuzz A takes 3 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain

The first two Electabuzz climb the nearby shade trees and raise fists to the sky, and lightning bolts lance down out of a warm sky to strike their fists! The trees crackle and burst into flames as scars trace their way from crown to earth. Then their collected energy snaps out at the nearest Pokemon.

Viktor narrows his eyes at the harming of trees.

Thunderbolt 2A on Viktor
5 Dex + 4 Fight + 4 canalize -4th action -2 pain -3 acc = 4d6
(6)(6)(2)(5)
5 Str + 3 power +1 stab-4 vit = 5d6-1
(2)(5)(4) (5)(2) Viktor takes 2 dmg -1 pain
CD: (2)

Insight check for confusion: (6) pass. That was a relatively complex action.

Thunderbolt 2B on Hilda
(5)(5)(3)(6)(3)
(6)(5)(3)(3) Hilda takes 2 dmg -1 pain
CD: (1)

The next two Electabuzz hurl motes of zipping energy at Slugma and Shuppet.

Electro Ball 2C
(4)(2)(3)(2)(2)
5 Str + 2 power +1 stab +1 dex +1 Umbrella -5 vit = 5d6
(4)(4)(6)(1)(3) Slugma takes 3 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain

Electro Ball 2D
(6)(4)(4)(3)(1)(1)
(2)(5)(1) Shuppet takes 1 dmg 7/8hp

The final Electabuzz is intercepted by Gallade, setting blades against the long iron pipe. In Electabuzz's hands, it crackles with power. He wields it in the middle, spinning it around and trying to swat Gallade with both ends.

Dual Chop 2 & 3 E
(3)(3)(2)(4)(5) Hit
(1)(5)(1)(4) Barely hit.
5 Str + 2 power -3 vit = 4d6
(3)(3)(1)(5)
(4)(4)(3)(5) Gallade takes 4 total damage 4/8hp -2 pain

Substitute 2
(4)(3)(2)(3)(2)
Gargryph takes 2 dmg and hides behind a Substitute

Ingrain 2
(4)(1)(3)(5)
Viktor plants his roots, joining in communication with the burning tree to try to strengthen it or draw strength to defend it.

Gallade strikes back at the Electabuzz closing with him. He feints with his blades and strikes with his mind.
Confusion 2
(3)(1)(4)(6)(6)
(5)(2)(3)(1) Electabuzz E takes 1 dmg
CD: (3)

Screech 2 on Electabuzz C
(2)(2)(1)(4)(2)
-2 defense for Electabuzz C

Rock Slide 2
(2)(2)(5)(2)(5)
(5)(5), (1)(6) All Electabuzz take 2 dmg, except Electabuzz C takes 3 dmg and faints.
Flinch: (5)(3)(4)

Geodude digs again.

Power Gem 3
(1)(1)(4)(6)(1)(2)
(4)(3)(1)(4) Electabuzz A takes 2 dmg[ 2/8hp -2 pain

Another Electabuzz gangs up on Gallade.
Thunder Punch 3A
(1)(3)(5)
(2)(2)(3)(5)(4)(6) Gallade takes 3 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain
CD: (5)

Insight: (3)

Electro Ball 3B
(1)(1)(6) Miss. Electabuzz hurts himself in his confusion and falls out of the tree!
Electabuzz is the same speed as himself.
(6)(5)(6)(1) -1 Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain.

Electabuzz D snaps his stick in half, a show of intimidation. Then he flexes his arms and sends a Discharge in all directions, not caring that he's striking his own allies. (Terra, Shiva, and Dizzy are safely off the battlefield).

Discharge 3D
(6)(5)(4)(3)
5 Str + 3 power +1 stab = 9d6 base
(4)(6)(2) (4) (1) (6)
Gallade takes 4 dmg and faints.
Ray takes 4 dmg 2/6hp
Electabuzz A, B, and E take 2 dmg. A faints. 1/8hp -3 pain, 5/8hp -1 pain.
The Substitute takes damage for Gargryph and shatters.
Viktor takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain
Shuppet takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain
Slugma takes 3 dmg and faints.

Ancient Power 3
(5)(4)(5)
(6)(4) Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg and faints.
CD: (5)

Horn Leech 3
(6)(3)(3)
(3)(5)(5) Electabuzz E takes 2 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain
Static: (5)(6)(2) Viktor was paralyzed. But he healed 1 hp so 5/8hp.

Ominous Wind 3
(4)(4)(2)(3)
(6)(3)(4) Electabuzz E takes 1 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain.
CD: (4)

Electabuzz E turns to flee! But he trips on a tunnel that wasn't there a moment ago.

Dig 3
(1)(2)(4)
(3)(3)(5) Electabuzz E faints.

Gargryph rebuilds. No more pain!

Power Gem 4[/b]
(4)(2)
(4)(4)(3)(3) Electabuzz D takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain

Electabuzz are out of actions

Ancient Power 4
(2)(2)(4)
(6)(1) Electabuzz D takes 1 dmg 3/8hp
CD: (4)

Horn Leech 4
(1)(4)(4)
(4)(5)(2) Electabuzz D takes 2 dmg
Viktor heals 1, 6/8hp.

Ominous Wind 4
(4)(4)(6)
(2)(6)(1) [b]The final Electabuzz faints.

Viktor heals 2hp before the adrenaline wears off, he's now at full health.
Gargryph also rebuilds.

[Iron]

The 2 trees are still on fire. There's one Chupacho Pokeball sitting on the tractor, 2 fainted ally Pokemon, and 5 fainted Electabuzz smoking slightly. The umbrella, strangely, is undamaged. The pipe is bent, the branch is snapped, and the timothy hay is very trampled and damaged.

Terra's charges are all unharmed.

[Mikaruge108]

First Spira goes to his fainted Slugma and uses his only Revive and recalls it, he then picks up the Pokeball with the strange creature in it. He then directs his attention to the two people that helped him. He walks up to the kid that used the Gallade and the man with the strange pokemon that appears to be a rock-type. "Thanks for your help there. Who knows what would have happened if you hadn't come." He reaches his hand out to the duo, "The name's Spira, how about I whip up some of my Gastly Stew as thanks."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Terra's support and assurance that all will be well, that he's there with her and even promised that she's kept safe no matter what is very appreciated, she non-verbally thanks him for the aid by gifting him an honest (yet due to her worry weak) smile before she returns to fiddling with the PTC on her wrist. Once Raphael is sent over and Shiva does feel like she has done whatever she can and can now only desperately hope and wait for an answer from Bill, she calms a little more.

Though she doesn't openly dare to glance over to the battliefield where Nathan, Heart, the Stranger and a horde of Electabuzz rage, too big is her fear of what she'd end up witnessing if she risks a look. Call her a coward if you like and while it's true that Shiva is working on her own bravery and selfconfidence, she currently feels much better to stay out of things and not risk anything - this mindset is emphasized upon the flash of a devasting Discharge washes over the field, in startle Shiva ends up leaning into terra's hand on her shoulder. Given that the others are a bit more experienced in battle anyway, she's insecure how she would be a help at all! She's also making sure that Dizzy remains by her side and doesn't run off to aid in the fight.


Some seconds after that, Raphael returns to her for Azu, and upon being summoned he shows Shiva in pride that he fulilled his task by offering her Bill's response.

You won't get this response until after the battle. Bill can trigger a trade request with you from his side of things to return Raphael for Azumarill.

"The Mail seems to be working, because I got this message. It's interesting. You all disappeared, and I immediately had a trade request in my inbox. It would help my research if you could include, in your mail, how long it's been since your last communication. For example, it took me about 180 seconds to send this mail to you. Update when you can and prioritize safety!"

At the moment she doesn't have anything to respond, so no trade request is given from her side and Raphael stays with her, though it's as sure as Cottonee's hidden prankful nature that Shiva will update Bill if something happens.


Now that the battle has ended and Shiva actually CAN risk to look over without massive concern, she boldly does so: Though what she ends up spotting was almost just as scary as having witnessed the fight.

The 2 trees are still on fire. There's one Chupacho Pokeball sitting on the tractor, 2 fainted ally Pokemon, and 5 fainted Electabuzz smoking slightly. The umbrella, strangely, is undamaged. The pipe is bent, the branch is snapped, and the timothy hay is very trampled and damaged.

Terra's charges are all unharmed.

Yet she doesn't dare to come close, but in a flash of white light a waterly Eeveelution is summoned and pointed towards the burning trees. "Vaporeon, dear one, extinguish the fire with some well-placed Water Pulses please. Don't stop until it's safe that it doesn't rekindle." An eager chirp later, Vaporeon darts off to do as requested.

I don't know if Nightshade could restore a bit of the damage the timothy hay took, maybe with Nature Power?

Shiva does gaze around now that things can be patched up, and the first thing she spots are a fainted Gallade (which, if needed/nonelse does, she'll offer to unfaint with one of her two Hurtloams) quickly followed by an battered umbrella who's looking weirdly well for being caught up in this chaotic scene. Humm... If it's safe to so, she'll approach and investigate this umbrella, trying to check whether there's anything 'unnormal' or 'special' about it at first by her eyes, then senses, then touching it - somehow she feels like there must be something curious about this item.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Electabuzz Pack Round 2

Primal Bulbasaur's stony petals open to reveal his pink geode heart in all its dazzling glory!

Flash 1
(5)(5)(1)(6)(1)(1) (4)(1)
-3 accuracy for all the Electabuzz!

The Pack all expend action 1 to rub at their eyes, grumbling in gravelly apelike voices. This is not a flinch nor a status. It's more like the process of removing Knockdown.
The Electabuzz are now unblinded. They've also closed the distance to Shuppet and Slugma.

Cosmic Power 1
(3)(1)(3)(5)(2)(5) (4)
+1 Defense for Gargryph. The gargoyle spreads its wings and absorbs warm energy from space!

Phantom Force 1
(5)(3)(3)(2)(3)(3) (4)
7d6-4 vit = 3d6
(1)(4)(3) Electabuzz A takes 1 dmg 7/8hp
Static: (4)(5)(2)

Confusion 1
(2)(6)(6)(6)(4)(3) (6)(5) critical hit. One of the apes is lifted up and slammed down. His eyes go crosseyed.
(3)(3)(1)(5)(6)(2) Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain
CD: (6) Electabuzz B became confused

Ominous Wind 1
(4)(6)(5)(5)(6)(4) (3) Critical hit.
(5)(1)(2)(2) Electabuzz C takes 1 dmg
CD: (6) +1 every stat for Shuppet!

Flame Burst 1
(3)(2)(5)(2)(2)(2) (4)(3)(6)
(5)(1)(3) Electabuzz C takes 1 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain
(6) Electabuzz B takes 1 dmg 5/8hp -1 pain
(3)

Geodude has disappeared under Terra's watch, at the same time Viktor disappeared! A few seconds later, though, some mud churns and the center Electabuzz is pulled partway into the earth by two mighty rocky fists!

Dig 1
(6)(2)(3)(5)(4)(2)
(5)(5)(2) Electabuzz C takes 3 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain
CD: (1)(2)(3) The static grounds on Geodude.

Power Gem 1
(6)(4)(4)(6)(5)(2) Critical hit.
(5)(6)(1)(4)(2)(3) Electabuzz A takes 3 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain

The first two Electabuzz climb the nearby shade trees and raise fists to the sky, and lightning bolts lance down out of a warm sky to strike their fists! The trees crackle and burst into flames as scars trace their way from crown to earth. Then their collected energy snaps out at the nearest Pokemon.

Viktor narrows his eyes at the harming of trees.

Thunderbolt 2A on Viktor
5 Dex + 4 Fight + 4 canalize -4th action -2 pain -3 acc = 4d6
(6)(6)(2)(5)
5 Str + 3 power +1 stab-4 vit = 5d6-1
(2)(5)(4) (5)(2) Viktor takes 2 dmg -1 pain
CD: (2)

Insight check for confusion: (6) pass. That was a relatively complex action.

Thunderbolt 2B on Hilda
(5)(5)(3)(6)(3)
(6)(5)(3)(3) Hilda takes 2 dmg -1 pain
CD: (1)

The next two Electabuzz hurl motes of zipping energy at Slugma and Shuppet.

Electro Ball 2C
(4)(2)(3)(2)(2)
5 Str + 2 power +1 stab +1 dex +1 Umbrella -5 vit = 5d6
(4)(4)(6)(1)(3) Slugma takes 3 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain

Electro Ball 2D
(6)(4)(4)(3)(1)(1)
(2)(5)(1) Shuppet takes 1 dmg 7/8hp

The final Electabuzz is intercepted by Gallade, setting blades against the long iron pipe. In Electabuzz's hands, it crackles with power. He wields it in the middle, spinning it around and trying to swat Gallade with both ends.

Dual Chop 2 & 3 E
(3)(3)(2)(4)(5) Hit
(1)(5)(1)(4) Barely hit.
5 Str + 2 power -3 vit = 4d6
(3)(3)(1)(5)
(4)(4)(3)(5) Gallade takes 4 total damage 4/8hp -2 pain

Substitute 2
(4)(3)(2)(3)(2)
Gargryph takes 2 dmg and hides behind a Substitute

Ingrain 2
(4)(1)(3)(5)
Viktor plants his roots, joining in communication with the burning tree to try to strengthen it or draw strength to defend it.

Gallade strikes back at the Electabuzz closing with him. He feints with his blades and strikes with his mind.
Confusion 2
(3)(1)(4)(6)(6)
(5)(2)(3)(1) Electabuzz E takes 1 dmg
CD: (3)

Screech 2 on Electabuzz C
(2)(2)(1)(4)(2)
-2 defense for Electabuzz C

Rock Slide 2
(2)(2)(5)(2)(5)
(5)(5), (1)(6) All Electabuzz take 2 dmg, except Electabuzz C takes 3 dmg and faints.
Flinch: (5)(3)(4)

Geodude digs again.

Power Gem 3
(1)(1)(4)(6)(1)(2)
(4)(3)(1)(4) Electabuzz A takes 2 dmg[ 2/8hp -2 pain

Another Electabuzz gangs up on Gallade.
Thunder Punch 3A
(1)(3)(5)
(2)(2)(3)(5)(4)(6) Gallade takes 3 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain
CD: (5)

Insight: (3)

Electro Ball 3B
(1)(1)(6) Miss. Electabuzz hurts himself in his confusion and falls out of the tree!
Electabuzz is the same speed as himself.
(6)(5)(6)(1) -1 Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain.

Electabuzz D snaps his stick in half, a show of intimidation. Then he flexes his arms and sends a Discharge in all directions, not caring that he's striking his own allies. (Terra, Shiva, and Dizzy are safely off the battlefield).

Discharge 3D
(6)(5)(4)(3)
5 Str + 3 power +1 stab = 9d6 base
(4)(6)(2) (4) (1) (6)
Gallade takes 4 dmg and faints.
Ray takes 4 dmg 2/6hp
Electabuzz A, B, and E take 2 dmg. A faints. 1/8hp -3 pain, 5/8hp -1 pain.
The Substitute takes damage for Gargryph and shatters.
Viktor takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain
Shuppet takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain
Slugma takes 3 dmg and faints.

Ancient Power 3
(5)(4)(5)
(6)(4) Electabuzz B takes 2 dmg and faints.
CD: (5)

Horn Leech 3
(6)(3)(3)
(3)(5)(5) Electabuzz E takes 2 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain
Static: (5)(6)(2) Viktor was paralyzed. But he healed 1 hp so 5/8hp.

Ominous Wind 3
(4)(4)(2)(3)
(6)(3)(4) Electabuzz E takes 1 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain.
CD: (4)

Electabuzz E turns to flee! But he trips on a tunnel that wasn't there a moment ago.

Dig 3
(1)(2)(4)
(3)(3)(5) Electabuzz E faints.

Gargryph rebuilds. No more pain!

Power Gem 4[/b]
(4)(2)
(4)(4)(3)(3) Electabuzz D takes 2 dmg 4/8hp -2 pain

Electabuzz are out of actions

Ancient Power 4
(2)(2)(4)
(6)(1) Electabuzz D takes 1 dmg 3/8hp
CD: (4)

Horn Leech 4
(1)(4)(4)
(4)(5)(2) Electabuzz D takes 2 dmg
Viktor heals 1, 6/8hp.

Ominous Wind 4
(4)(4)(6)
(2)(6)(1) [b]The final Electabuzz faints.

Viktor heals 2hp before the adrenaline wears off, he's now at full health.
Gargryph also rebuilds.

The 2 trees are still on fire. There's one Chupacho Pokeball sitting on the tractor, 2 fainted ally Pokemon, and 5 fainted Electabuzz smoking slightly. The umbrella, strangely, is undamaged. The pipe is bent, the branch is snapped, and the timothy hay is very trampled and damaged.

Terra's charges are all unharmed.

First Spira goes to his fainted Slugma and uses his only Revive and recalls it, he then picks up the Pokeball with the strange creature in it. He then directs his attention to the two people that helped him. He walks up to the kid that used the Gallade and the man with the strange pokemon that appears to be a rock-type. "Thanks for your help there. Who knows what would have happened if you hadn't come." He reaches his hand out to the duo, "The name's Spira, how about I whip up some of my Gastly Stew as thanks."

After such battle, Heart was very tempt in capture some of that Electabuzz, but show his pokeball of the future would be very dangerous, even more they are in the past. He aproach the person called Spira and talk. "Nah, dont sweat about it. We already get use it to such things. Battle and all. We have show thats Electabuzz who is the true Bozz here! Yey!" Heart awoke his PUNisher side once more. "Get it? Electabuzz? Bozz? Anyway, its a pleasure in meet you Spira and see you are okay." Heart didnt tell his name yet since he still dont want to create a paradox in the timeline. "Let me help youre Shuppet a bit. Viktor, could you give for a second you Leftovers for a bit? Also, can you do something about the trees?" Then Heart take the Leftovers and give to Shuppet for a short time. "This item will help slowy heal your Shuppet. Dont forget to give me back later."

(How much XP everyone get @Iron? In this case Spira, Nathan, Heart Slugma, Shuppet, Diflom, Gallade, Ray, Viktor and Gargryph)