Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterOberonPastebin (We have one now!): http://pastebin.com/n0Ma9jMbLast time, Luke and Richard went south! After meeting with Officer Jenny at the Goldenrod Stadium, our hero and his rival traveled to Route 34 in the hopes of expanding their teams and strengthening them in time for the tournament tomorrow! Richard went to the shoreline, while Luke explored the outskirts of Ilex Forest, where he caught a Pineco. He attempted to track a Drowzee into the forest, but was caught in its Hypnosis; Squirtle was able to save him from the Drowzee, but in his dreams he recalled the last conversation he ever had with his father. One about strength, and a mysterious Pokemon...Rules: Players vote on options presented to them, or cast their vote on a write-in option if none of the ones presented are satisfactory. The option with the most votes behind it wins and will be used, though this rule may be bent if the vote favors an option intended to harm the Quest in some way. Combat is handled by players selecting a move or strategy to use, and the results are calculated by me.
A sinking reddish sun bathes Route 34 in its waning light. Your legs ache and creak as you finish the long hike out of the Ilex Forest. You know it's only your imagination, but your belt feels heavier now with two more filled Pokeballs clipped to it. Pineco and Drowzee, two more powerful Pokemon to add to your team. The Junior Division doesn't sound quite so threatening anymore. It is rapidly approaching dusk, and the wild Pokemon are reacting accordingly. Pidgey are cooping up in their nests for the night, and Rattata are retreating beneath the safer canopies of the forest. You've been sleeping for a long time. You doubt Richard particularly cares what you've gotten up to, but Jenny's probably caught up by now, and wondering where you've gone. You should get back to them soon.And yet, your throwing arm itches. You haven't gotten in nearly enough training for your satisfaction. You wasted too much time sleeping. That insatiable urge to battle rises in your gut.>1.) I shouldn't keep them waiting. Go looking for Richard and Jenny.>2.) Battling Wild Pokemon's only worth so much. I should find a trainer to battle.>3.) I'm not ready for the tournament like this. Put everything into training! (Begins Training Skip.)>4.) I could use a sixth Pokemon, maybe even a seventh to swap in as needed, and I bet there are different kinds out this late in the day. (Keep looking for Wild Pokemon.)>5.) Go scavenging. People drop things out here all the time. (1d100)>6.) Do something else entirely.
>Explaining options 3 and 4 A Training Skip occurs when you decide to focus less on building your team and more on fighting as many battles as possible to level up. This is my attempt to cut down on long pointless grinds mid-quest, and the idea is that without player input, each Pokemon on your team will fight five battles against random wild Pokemon. At the end, each will be given all the Exp. they've earned, though if they've lost any battles they'll only get what they earned up to that point. The downside is you won't have any opportunity to catch any of these Pokemon. That's what option 4 is for, looking for Pokemon one at a time. It's slower, but you get the option to catch ones that grab your attention.[/spoiler]
>>298027232
>>29802723Challenge Dick. Ha ha time for rivalry!
Rolled 46>>29802723>>5.) Go scavenging. People drop things out here all the time. (1d100)
>>29802787>>29802885Battling wild Pokemon is one thing. But a real trainer would provide the challenge that your team needs. With that in mind you decide to find one. Orienting yourself south you begin moving down the large hill rolling off from Goldenrod and into the valley, where fields of flowers and tall grass surround the paths. You're not alone though; someone's coming down the path. Someone on a motorcycle; a portly, bald man on an old chopper, his Pokeballs dangling from his jacket. You wave him down as he approaches, and the biker pulls off to the side, watching you curiously from behind his shades. "Eh, wha?" he mutters. "Whaddaya want, kid?"You show him your belt with a cocky grin. "You're a Pokemon trainer, right? Well, so am I."The biker nods sagely, and his big lips flex a smile of his own. "Okay-okay, I think I get it... you wanna battle?" He plucks a Great Ball off of his jacket and rolls it around the palm of his hand. "Let's see what you've got, kid! I've been participating in the Goldenrod Tournament for seven years running!"Biker Dan wants to battle! What Pokemon will you lead with?>1.) Squirtle's already won me one fight today, he can do it again.>2.) Gastly never lets me down.>3.) Let's give Vulpix a chance.>4.) I'd like to see what Pineco can do.>5.) Let's see if Drowzee was worth all that trouble.
>>29803226>>5.) Let's see if Drowzee was worth all that trouble.
>>29803226>5.) Let's see if Drowzee was worth all that trouble.
>>29803311>>29803401You back off from the biker to make room for your battle and take Drowzee's Pokeball out. "Okay," you announce. "Let's see if you were worth catching Drowzee!"You throw the ball out, and in a snap of hissing light comes the yellow trunked Pokemon. Drowzee bounces on its feet, crossing its arms and swaying back and forth hypnotically as it waits for its opponent. It trumpets a few taunts out of its nose as it waits. The Biker twists his neck, letting the joints pop as he sizes you both up. "I'm digging it, I'm digging it!" he declares. "I've got just the Pokemon to deal with you. I choose you, MURK--""Mankey!" The tiny fighting Monkey lands with a light patting sound on the floor, hopping back and forth as the scrapper throws withering glares at your Drowzee. The Biker does not seem pleased with this turn of events."Uh... whoops." A meaty finger rubs at his fatty cheek. "Wrong Pokeball, heh..."Well that certainly worked in your favor. Drowzee has quite the advantage over a fighting type. The Pokemon begin to circle each other, waiting for orders.>1.) Put it to sleep with Hypnosis>2.) Catch it off-guard with a Headbutt>3.) Use Confusion and overpower it.>4.) Try Disable.>5.) Use an item.>6.) Swap out Drowzee for another Pokemon.
>>29803691>>1.) Put it to sleep with Hypnosis
>>29803691>>3.) Use Confusion and overpower it.It might have Vital Spirit
>>298036913
>>29803785>>29803830"Use Confusion, Drowzee." Your Pokemon doesn't seem to have a problem with that order, watching his tiny opponent smugly. He puts out a hand and begins to twirl it. Spinning purple waves crash down on Mankey's head, assaulting its mind with painful mental strikes. It chitters and shrieks, hopping from one foot to another as it dances away from the attack--to no avail. The Biker swipes his arm and cries, "C'mon, Mankey! Use Seismic Toss!""Mank!" The little devil's eyes narrow, and focus in on your Drowzee, who immediately takes a nervous step backwards. Mankey charges; Drowzee only has a second to scream before the little terror leaps up and over him, grabbing his trunk along the way. "MMMMMMANK--"Mankey flips, and sends Drowzee head over heels in an astonishing display of strength. "--KEY!" As Mankey's feet hit the ground it releases Drowzee, who goes hurdling straight past you and into a nearby tree. Face first.A smattering of falling leaves and berries pelt the poor Drowzee, who makes a nasally moan as he slides back down to the dirt. Man, that Mankey sure is str--Never mind. It's down for the count. Apparently that Confusion really WAS too much to handle. It just got an attack off before it fell. The biker grits his teeth. "Oooh, I'm such an idiot! How could I make such a rookie mistake? Come on back, Mankey!" He recalls his Pokeman and retrieves a Dusk Ball from his jacket this time. "Now let's try something a little more effective. Go, Murkrow!"A tiny black bird escapes the Dusk Ball. "Kr-Krooow!" It flaps up to a height just a bit above where you can reach. The Dark-type bird hovers around the battlefield, waiting for the next round to start as Drowzee staggers back to the field, holding its aching head. "Drowzee, Drow" it tells you. You assume it's some kind of apology."Heh, let's see you beat my Murkrow with that Drowzee," the biker taunts.>1.) Nah. Swap Drowzee out.>2.) Drowzee, use ____!>3.) Give Drowzee an item.
>>298041211
>>29804121>1
>>29804162>>29804182>>29804269Drowzee's at a disadvantage here. He certainly looks confident as he waves his fingers at the dark bird, but that's misplaced bravado. You'll need to put in a Pokemon that can square off against a Murkrow. The bird's keen eyes watch you from under the brim of its feathers as you make your choice...>1.) Squirtle.>2.) Pineco>3.) Gastly>4.) Vulpix
>>29804363>4
>>298043634
>>29804606>>29804711Vulpix would be the best choice against a Murkrow. You grab her Pokeball as well as Drowzee's, and call your active battler back. "Drowzee, return!""Now, Murkrow!" The biker squeals. "Pursuit!"The bird's eyes flash in an instant, and it dives down from the air. Shadows flare around its beak as it hits Drowzee like a bullet. Your Pokemon is unable to resist as a mad flurry of pecks, scratches, and smacks shred it. The red beam of light tags your shrieking Drowzee and drags him out of the fight, but the damage has been done. A scan of the ball with your Pokedex tells you that Drowzee is now in the red. Another hit like that and it would be done for. "Tch." You scowl as you place him back on your belt. "That was a dirty trick." But he'll pay for it."You're up next, Vulpix."The cheery fire fox leaps from her Pokeball and skips along the ground, yipping and barking at the Murkrow circling above. Six tails flex out as she crouches and gets ready to leap. All Vulpix needs now is a command.>1.) Vulpix, use ____!>2.) Swap Vulpix out.>3.) Use an item.>4.) Taunt your opponent.>5.) Do something else.
>>29804863what moves does our vulpix have?
>>29805080-Ember-Confuse Ray-Fire Spin-Baby-Doll Eyes
>>29805147>1 Firespin
>>29804863>1.Confuse Ray
>>29805231The sun seems to glow more brightly, blistering as it looms in closer on the battle. You call to Vulpix and tell her to use Fire Spin. "Vulp!" The fox's voice rises, a ball of fire swirling just in front of her snout. But the Murkrow makes the first move. In a puff of black smoke it vanishes, and then another puff bursts just to the left of Vulpix. Claws dart out and scratch her side in an Astonish attack. But that was a mistake. Vulpix's Fire Spin explodes right in the Murkrow's face, a red tornado spitting off into the air. The charred bird flaps its wings and scoots away from the heat, but lingering flames continue to burn it.It drops to the ground, cawing in pain and confusion. >1.) Keep going Vulpix, use ____!>2.) Swap Vulpix out.>3.) Use an item.>4.) Do something else.
>>29805720>1 Take it down Vulpix! EMBER!
>>29805720ember
>>29805872>>29805873"Take it down Vulpix! EMBER!"You throw a fist out and point at the battered Murkrow. Vulpix's eyes narrow, and she lets loose a battle cry. All six of her tails begin to glow red as motes of flame shake off of them. The biker sees the incoming attack and warns his companion, "Quick Murkrow, WING ATTACK!""Kr-KROOOW!" The bird charges, bringing razor-sharp feathers to bear against your Vulpix's swinging, hot tails. The attacks collide, and the force knocks them both back. But only Vulpix is still standing, panting but satisfied. Murkrow is no longer able to battle. Grumbling, your opponent calls him back, and pulls out his final Pokeball. "You're gonna regret that! I choose you, SANDSHREW!"The little digging Pokemon hits the ground rolling. "Shrewshrew!" A ground type, then. Its legs frantically dig at the dirt around it, a nervous tic when it's not attacking. The biker grins at you."Your move.">1.) Vulpix, use ____!>2.) Swap Vulpix out for...>3.) Use an item.>4.) Do something else.
>>29806499>2 Squirtle
>>29806499>>2.) Swap Vulpix out for... Squirtle
>>29806615>>29806668"Vulpix, you've done enough! Come back!" Vulpix happily leap back into her Pokeball, leaving your opponent's Sandshrew alone on the battlefield. You almost feel sorry for the poor thing. Squirtle's going to absolutely destroy him. "I choose you, SQUIRTLE!"Your starter Pokemon spins out from his shell, already chattering and making mean threats to your opponent as his legs hit the dirt. Squirtle smiles maliciously. "Squirt Squirt, Squirtle!""S-Sand?" peeps his opponent, curiously. But the biker refuses any line of dialogue in the middle of a battle. "Sandshrew, use Magnitude!" His Pokemon shivers in surprise at his voice, giving a tiny salute before doing as told. It stomps the ground, letting the ground quake and tear itself asunder from the force of its Magnitude attack. Several rocks are spat out from beneath Squirtle and pelt his tough shell. Your companion staggers back, hurt but most definitely not down for the count just yet. Your mind races, considering your options. A water-type attack would do the most damage, but how effective will it be as long as Vulpix's Drought effect is active...?Squirtle doesn't seem very patient, tugging at your pants leg and demanding an order to carry out. It's ready to pound this shrew for daring to scuff his shell.>1.) All right then. Squirtle, use ____.>2.) You need a different Pokemon for this. Swap Squirtle out for...>3.) Use an item.>4.) Do something else.
>>29807003moves?
>>29807130Okay, Squirtle's moves are-Tail Whip-Bubble-Withdraw-BiteBut I gotta ask a question, have you looked at the pastebin? People kept saying I should move the information on your Pokemon there, so I did and the link is in the OP.
>>29807234Oh wow, thats my bad OP. Got it open now>1 Use Bite
Lets go with bubble
>>29807003Yeah, gonna go with bubble, even in a drought it is still doing 1.5x damage with STAB. We need to get Drought working in our favor instead of hampering us, Sadly we don't have a mon besides Vulpix that benefits from it, really. Something that appreciates water being weakened would work, a rock/ground...
Me>>29807287Fine with bubble>>29807295>>29807353
>>29807295>>29807353>>29807421A water attack would be the most effective, you decide. Even under this sun, it's Squirtle's strongest weapon. "Use Bubble," you tell him. That's all he needs to hear, and with crazed eyes Squirtle leaps back into the fray. His lets his jaw fall open, and a white torrent of foam and bubbles spews forth into the air. A jet of the stuff launches at the Sandshrew, who spins in place and kicks out a Swift attack. A flurry of stars strike the bubble jet.The colliding forces meet with explosive force, and a shockwave forces the tiny combatants back several feet. But neither is getting away unscathed; it is the nature of Swift to always strike the enemy, without exception. Three stars that had spun away from the explosion come from above and hit Squirtle directly at the top of his skull. He yelps in pain and rubs the afflicted, tender area. Sandshrew was not as lucky, and is blown away by a much stronger attack. Bowled over once, then rolling three times more, it halts on its stomach and squeals in discomfort.Both fighters stand back up, meeting each other's gaze determinedly. The match won't be decided so quickly.>1.) Use _____ next, Squirtle.>2.) Swap Squirtle out for...>3.) Use an item.>4.) Do something else.
>>29807905>Bubble again.We can easily tank swifts
>>29807905>>29807946yupyupsadly pokemon tactics often come down to spamming your STAB/SE, which isn't the greatest for quest input
>>29807946Thirded
>>29807998Sadly it is not
>>29807998That is the strategy, unless you reach the level of competitiveness where EVs actually matter. Then things get complicated and ridiculously nerdy.
>>29807946>>29807998Squirtle doesn't even need to hear your orders. It already knows that it has won this battle. All it has to do is keep up the bubbles. You suppose you're grateful that it's taken such a preference for the move. You remember back when you first began journeying with him Squirtle preferred to bite everything. That wasn't very comfortable to watch. It spits out a torrent of Bubbles to engulf the Sandshrew.But Sandshrew moves first. A Magnitude shakes the earth, and a protruding rock smacks your Pokemon in the gut. He's catapulted into the air, screaming and shaking limbs in a mad frenzy. But Sandshrew isn't done. Shrugging off the Bubbles, it spins into a Rollout and takes to the sky. Squirtle sees it coming. The impact at this speed would be devastating; but he has a counter. Another Bubble attack, thousands of them blasting the surface of Sandshrew's skin, filling the air with heated air and steam. Every instant the shrew gets closer, closer, closer... but just inches away, the Bubbles stop it in its tracks. "Shrew?!""SQUIRT!" He takes a deep breath. A final Bubble attack, with all the force he can muster. Sandshrew goes careening to the ground, and dirt is kicked up on every side from the impact. You hesitate, and wait for its counter attack, but it never comes. Sandshrew was out the second it hit the ground."D'oh!" The biker smacks himself in the face with his big, flat hand, and calls back his Pokemon in disgrace. You, in contrast, get a big hug as your Squirtle cheers and leaps into your arms."Haha, great job Squirtle!"Your foe shakes his head in regret. "I've been in the Goldenrod Tournament seven years running... but I always lose in the first round!"The transaction after the battle is short. The biker swipes a card in front of your own, and a monetary transaction occurs as is standard League procedure. You received 800 Pokedollars for your victory here. Your Pokemon grew as well.
Your Pokedex alerts you that Drowzee has grown to level 21, and Vulpix to level 20! Both of these Pokemon would like to learn a move. Vulpix has the opportunity to learn Feint Attack, a Dark-type move; and Drowzee can learn Meditate-- you remember the boost this Psychic move gave to Daria's Hitmonlee. But each of these Pokemon already know four moves. You need to decide if it's worth forgetting one move to replace it with the new option.>1a.) Yes, replace ____ with Feint Attack for Vulpix.>1b.) No, keep Vulpix's current moves.>2a.) Yes, forget ____ so Drowzee can learn Meditate.>2b.) No, keep Drowzee's current moves.
>>29808425>>29808433Sorry about deleting my post, had to alter it. Drowzee learns Meditate at 21, not Imprison.
>>298084251b2a disable
>>29808425We don't need either of those moves.
>>29808425Neither
>>298084251a Baby-doll eyes2b
>>29808425No thanks to meditate, I don't think a physical setup move is great for drowzee, and disable can be potentially match winning.feint attack... I could go either way. Does new firespin heh, new as in not-genwun take into account weakness and resistance?
>>29808587babydoll eyes is good
>>29808588The answer appears to be yes.
>>29808671Hmm.. well I think feint attack would be a good one too. I think we should take it. but which do you think?
>>29808741I actually didn't even notice it had a base power, which I would fully expect to be affected by W/R, I was thinking of the fractional damage, which I don't think get's W/R. Eh... I don't really think we need a dark-type coverage move, since firespin can chip things that resist while stalling with confusion.
>>29808919eh.. thats a good point. changing >>29808587to 1b2b
>>29808979>>29808530>>29808577>>29808588>>29808587"Tough call," you say, scrolling through the options on your Pokedex's screen. But Drowzee and Vulpix have a pretty good setup as things are. You don't really think you need to change anything in their moveset, at least not with these options. The program prompts you to confirm that you wish to give up on learning either of these moves and you press the button confirming, yes, that you are giving up. The level-up screen goes away, and you're moved back to the home screen of your device....You say your goodbyes to the biker named Dan, who doesn't bother you any more and chooses to get back on the road to Goldenrod. His engine chugs as he drives off and down the road, over the hill and out of your sight. That was a fun diversion, and it was a big help in making up for lost time on training. But...The red sun is nearly at the bottom of the horizon. Crap. You shield your eyes as you watch it sink, and realize Jenny's probably worried sick. Even Richard might care enough to wonder where you've gone off to after this long. And come to think of it... you think the nice lady at the Sleeping Sunkern expected you to be back in time for lunch. Man. Your hands grab your hips as you sway back and forth, dumbstruck. You've sure got a lot of people waiting on you.>1.) Welp, they're gonna have to wait a little longer. (Either look for Pokemon to catch, or begin a Training Skip.)>2.) I really should be getting back. Go looking for Richard and Jenny.>3.) Do something else.
>>29809107>>2.) I really should be getting back. Go looking for Richard and Jenny.Man... don't wanna delve too far into jerk territory with non-Dicks.plus I really want to get back in time to see Mote around and ask her if she saw the brackets.Oh yeah, I didn't expect you would be in the tournament, but I saw you and your match upYou know, you already have an advantage against your opponent.See if we can tease/quid-pro-quo some info out of her before telling her that she's already seen her opponent's pokemon and his tactics
>>298091072
>>29809215>SpoilerSeconding.
>>29809283this
>>29809215>>29809238>>29809283>>29809360You scan the horizon. As sunset flushes the valley red, you reach the conclusion that you have been gone for too long. It's not polite to keep friends waiting. Or Richards. Unsure of where to begin, you set out back in the direction of Goldenrod. Maybe they'd be that way. The journey back is quite pleasant; the temperature is reasonable here at this time of year, and you've certainly got a picturesque view of the bay off west of you. Distant flocks of Wingull skim the waters as boats from Olivine pass by on the way out to the ocean. You're so focused on the sight that you barely notice the campfire down on the beach. Two human figures are hunched around it along with several more figures. Their Pokemon, you'd guess. On a hunch you approach them. Once you've come within a few dozen meters one of the Pokemon, an Ursaring, notices your approach and points you out.Richard and Jenny turn to look at you, and wave. "Luke!" Jenny calls out, patting the sand beside you. "We're having a picnic, come, sit!" Having been beckoned, you pick up the pace and join them beside the fire. You're handed a hock of meat, and Jenny orders you to chow down. "It's so good to see you!" she exclaims. "We spent hours looking for you, but you weren't anywhere to be found from here to Ilex Forest.""We thought you'd gone home," adds Rich, munching on a Skorupi kebab. Somehow you doubt he looked particularly hard. You're surrounded by a menagerie of Pokemon playing with one another. You recognize Richard's Ivysaur beside him, basking in the sun's rays to get its nutrients, and his Pidgeotto is roosted on Teddi-Bear's shoulder, napping. But there are others you haven't seen before. Off by the water, there's an Aipom being chased around in circles by a belligerent-looking Krabby, and Jenny's Growlithe is darting in and out of their little game. And flopping by the fire haphazardly is a... Magikarp.
>>29810000You exchange a glance with Richard, who rolls his eyes at the fish. "Don't ask."You begin to settle in with the others, who welcome your company, late as it might be. It's almost evening now, and there's plenty of good food and fun to bring it in.>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.>2.) Straight to business. Challenge Richard to a Pokemon battle.>3.) You just assumed I'd gone home, Dick? You could have at least called to make sure I wasn't dead.>4.) Where'd you wind up in the brackets, Jenny?>5.) Tell them about your encounter with Drowzee.>6.) Just relax and enjoy the picnic.>7.) Do something different.
>>29810045>>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.
>>29810045>>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.>>5.) Tell them about your encounter with Drowzee.Let our Pokemon relax and explain what took us so long.
>>29810045>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.Apologize for making them /worry/, mostly for Jenny's benefit, but see if we can get an eyeroll out of Dick.>>29810182Yeah."Got hit with a surprise hypnosis. Caught the yellow smartass though."
>>29810045>>2.) Straight to business. Challenge Richard to a Pokemon battle.No more beating around the bush. We need to buff up.
Just caught up with this quest from the archives and holy shit our Squirtle is like this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NoqOq204GY>>29810045>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.
>>29810045>>1.) Let out your Pokemon to play with the others.>5.) Tell them about your encounter with Drowzee.>4.) Where'd you wind up in the brackets, Jenny?
>>29810263>>29810182>>29810079Well, it'd be cruel to keep your team cooped up while everyone else enjoys the outdoors. One by one you release your Pokemon, and they go off to enjoy themselves. Gastly comes first, who gives you a farewell lick before making a beeline for Pidgeotto, happily snoozing and unaware of incoming torment. Vulpix doesn't have anywhere she wishes to go, but with a nudge you convince her to go down and play with the other Pokemon by the shore. She tackles the Growlithe, and the two of them run off chasing one another up and down the beach. Squirtle comes next. You're not looking forward to this part.It only takes your starter a brief instant to hone in on the Ivysaur beside Richard. The grass Pokemon takes note of Squirtle as well, and stands up, snarling. They charge one another and butt heads, pushing back at each other with all their might. Squirtle and Ivysaur have been competing since the day you both left Pallet Town. Richard's companion won their last battle, and that's an insult you know your little guy can't bear. He probably can't wait for the chance to trounce him in the tourney.Then the newcomers. You release Pineco, who looks around at the humans curiously. But then he spots the Magikarp. Bewilderingly intrigued, the bug hops closer and starts to poke at the fish with its horn, trying to get a rise out of it and figure out what it is.And then your fifth. Drowzee. You figure you should preface his arrival. You offer up an apologetic smile to Jenny. "I'm really sorry for making you both worry," you entreat, but she waves you off with a smile and a "Don't sweat it." Not a lot of attention is going his way, but you're pretty sure you can see Dick gagging at your transparent gestures.Proceeding on with the story, you recount how you tracked Drowzee into the forest, and was knocked out for several hours by his Hypnosis attack. Then you hold up his ball. "Caught the yellow smartass though."
You let him out and into the open; Drowzee stretches his arms, yawning loudly, and then he flinches as he notices the other humans around. He starts to sweat. Hm, does he not like being around people? Drowzee makes a few timid whimpers as Rich and Jenny observe him, the latter tilting her head in concern. "Oh, what's wrong with the poor fella? He seems scared.""Squirt?" The sounds of the Drowzee alert Squirtle, who breaks off his posturing with Ivysaur just long enough to look his way. Your Psychic-type meets his eyes long enough for the turtle to open his beak menacingly."Aa...bwuh...DROW-OW-OW-OW!!" Drowzee throws his hands up in the air and runs away, blubbering, as Squirtle gives chase, gleefully giggling himself."That's odd," Jenny comments. "Why's he so scared of your Squirtle, Luke?""Good question," says Richard. "Why would ANYONE be scared of that runt?"You glare at Dick. Now would be a good time to shut him up once and for all... but then again, it WOULD eat up time you could spend relaxing with your new friend. Your Pokemon would sure appreciate the break.>1.) They can rest after the tournament. Challenge Richard to a battle.>2.) They've earned a rest, and so have I. We'll settle our score in the tournament.
>>29811188YO CATCH THAT FUCKING MAGIKARP BRO
>>29811213>>2.) They've earned a rest, and so have I. We'll settle our score in the tournament.Shouldn't waste all our energy right before the tournament, need to be at fighting strength.
>>29811213>>2.) They've earned a rest, and so have I. We'll settle our score in the tournament.
>>29811213Can we fight Jenny instead? Ursarang is big and strong.
>>29811354Well if you want, sure, but Ursaring's pretty high level...
>>29811213Just relax
>>29811213>> 2.) They've earned a rest, and so have I. We'll settle our score in the tournament.
I'm new here, is there any particular reason we still have a squirtle other than the second evolution being kinda ugly?
>>29811655he's a cocky bastard who doesn't want to evolveit's unstated in-quest
>>29811655>>29811738yeah, i was pretty sure we said that we wanted him evolved.i thought he was gonna evolve after taking on the drowsee
>>29811738>>29811796I've taken the desire to have him evolve into account.>>29811267>>29811297You vent a big puff of air and lean back, propping yourself on one arm. Tilting your head back, you can see the stars coming out in the cloudless sky above. Constellations twinkle, and you can hear Jenny making an impressed "ooh" at the sight. Richard leans back to do the same, but his new Magikarp takes that as an invitation and flops right into the stomach, bowling him onto his back. There's a brief moment of silence. Then Jenny starts guffawing at the sight, and you join in; after a second of flustered glares, even Richard can't help but chuckle.The tournament isn't until tomorrow. You can put off any enmity until then. For now, you think, you'd rather just enjoy the moment...."Goodnight, Luke!""Night," you say, quietly waving to Officer Jenny as she walks off. It's been nighttime for quite a while now, and a full moon beams over Goldenrod City. The streets are quiet as trainers from all around the world rest for the upcoming tournament. It's getting to be time you did the same, so the three of you made your way back from the picnic down at the beach. Richard broke off some time ago, heading his own way back to his hotel. It's dark enough that Jenny was worried for your safety, so she walked you the rest of the way to the Sleeping Sunkern. Now that you've arrived safely, she leaves to get back to her home.The lights are still on in the lobby, and you see yourself in making as little noise as possible. The lobby is empty except for a nicely-dressed man reading a book in the corner. It's Mr. Benjamin, who diverts his attention from his stories long enough to greet you with a warm smile. From somewhere you below you hear distant, dull thuds that shake the floor beneath your feet.
"Ah, Mr. Bright," says Eindol, snapping his book shut.. "A pleasure to have you back under our roof. Your day was constructive, I hope?">1.) It was. How have you been, Eindol?>2.) Has everyone else gone off to bed then?>3.) Ask after a specific patron. (Daria, Mote, Simon, etc.)>4.) Head straight to bed.>5.) Ask if there's any food left over.>6.) Do something else.
>>29812058>>1.) It was. How have you been, Eindol?and ask what that giant thump was
>>29812058>>1.) It was. How have you been, Eindol?+There a battle going on downstairs?
>>29812058>> 1.) It was. How have you been, Eindol?
>>29812058>>5.) Ask if there's any food left over.Food is tasty.
>>29812058>6.) Do something else.Go back outside and train until he sun comes up
>>29812072>>29812109>>29812147"It was," you assure him, sitting down to rest your aching legs. "And how have you been, Eindol?""Oh, quite fine, quite--" He pauses, as another thump, louder than the others, intrudes on your conversation. That one almost sounded like an explosion. He takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, and regains his composure. "Quite fine. It's been a little hectic around here, but Lancelot and I are ready for the tournament to be sure.""Lancelot?""Oh, pardon. My Gallade.""Oh." You sit quietly for a while, trying to bear the noises from below. But you can't stand them for long. "Sorry, but... what the heck IS that?"Eindol groans; you guess he's been trying to ignore it too. "That... would be Daria.""Daria? What's she doing down there?" You lift your feet off the ground in reaction to the newest tremors."Training, I think. She's always seemed to prefer to do things... hands-on, but this is a little more extreme than I thought she would take it. If you'd like to go down and watch, be my guest. But watch out for collateral damage."Daria's training down there, then? But you've never heard of a Pokemon battle making so much noise. What exactly is she doing?>1.) Go downstairs and watch.>2.) Ask where a patron besides Daria is.>3.) Go to bed.>4.) Do something else.
>>29812646>>4.) Do something else.Train and evolve your Squirtle
>>29812646>>1.) Go downstairs and watch.
>>29812646>>2.) Ask where a patron besides Daria is.Have you seen Mote?
>>29812646train
>>29812671i like this idea, level him up before the tournament
Do a quick checks whats up downstairs and then train so1) then >>29812671
>>29812646>4.) Do something else.>>29812671>Train and evolve your Squirtle
>>29812805>>29812802>>29812828>>29813038You decide to hold off on learning what the warzone downstairs is all about, and instead ask Eindol if he's seen Mote about. To your surprise, he shakes his head. "No, I haven't, actually. She left shortly after dinner, but she didn't say where she was going. I'm afraid I haven't seen her since."A shame. You were hoping to talk to her about your match tomorrow. You didn't even think her to be a trainer at first sight, so the least you could have done was wish her luck. But if she's gone off somewhere, it's quite possibly to train. And honestly, you feel the urge to do the same. Squirtle's been on the cusp of evolution for a while now, and you think it's time you put him over the edge. You tell Eindol of your intentions, and to your surprise he stands up, prepared to follow you. "You won't get much anywhere battling against yourself, after all. But if I commanded one of your Pokemon in a mock battle, you'd be getting training in for both, wouldn't you?"You see no reason to disagree with his logic; it would definitely be hard finding an opponent this late in the middle of a city. Most people probably want to conserve their strength for the time being. Together, the both of you make the trek downstairs to the Battle Room. The whole way down is treacherous and frightening, the walls to your sides and the lamps above shaking violently with each passing tremor. Though the most frightening image only comes when you reach the bottom. You suddenly realize that Daria's Pokemon haven't been training with each other.They've been training with her.The Battle Room is in shambles; several lights overlooking the battlefield have been destroyed. Craters and scorch marks pock the floors. Scattered around lie three unconscious Pokemon. Propped against the wall is a bent and bruised Staryu, the gem in its center rapidly flashing to display its critical condition.
On the opposite side of the room, a quivering Charmeleon holds its stomach, coughing in pain every once in a while as it waits out the beating it just received. Jet, Daria's Hitmonlee, is flat on its face in a spot not far from where you're standing. The marks on its back suggest it took three solid punches before it went down. And in the center of the scene is Daria herself, on the receiving end of a Rollout attack from a massive Graveler. And taking it. Her upheld leg is pressed firmly against the tumbling Rock Pokemon, the sole of her boot scorching and burning from the intense friction as the force pushes her back inch by inch. Her body is covered head-to-toe in sweat, and she's stripped down to shorts and a white tank top that's been torn to hell and back. Nasty bruises and scuffs run all along her exposed skin, and a nasty gash in her leg looks like it's been on the receiving end of poison-type attack. But even after all that punishment, she's grinning like a maniac. The Graveler is pushing with all its might, but it can barely push her back. And slowly but surely, it runs out of momentum, and grins to a halt after wearing a three-inch trench in the floor he'd been stopped at. Daria raises her fist above her Pokemon, and screams at the top of her lungs, bringing down a well-placed punch.The Graveler flops to the ground, unconscious. Daria thrusts her fists into the air and roars in triumph, sounding like some kind of ferocious beast more than the girl you grew up down the street from. Her arms lower, and she finally takes a second to breathe, her chest rising and falling in massive, overdone motions. The bloodied girl looks over and sees you and Eindol watching her.
She smiles like nothing at all is wrong with what you're seeing. "Oh, hey guys! Sorry if I'm in your way, heh, I'll be wrapped up in just a second!" She runs her forearm across her face to rub off some of the sweat she's built up, and walks over to the side of the chalk lines bordering the field. You can see a heavy limp in her gait, favoring the leg that's oozing a purple liquid from the wound. She picks up a towel off the bench and wipes down her head, then picks up her team's Pokeballs and calls them all back. "Great workout today, guys. One of these days, you're even gonna beat me!" She laughs. Eindol frowns in terror. Daria gathers up her belongings in a gym bag and throws them over her shoulder, casually limping up to the stairs and passing by with a recklessly happy expression."Field's all yours, guys! See ya at the tournament tomorrow!"And like a hurricane passing from the town it's just eviscerated, Daria ascends the stairs, leaving the two of you alone. You hear Mr. Benjamin quietly swear to himself. "There's no way that's a human."It's hard to really follow up a performance like that, so you and he quietly head out to the field. Or rather, the half that hasn't been filled with craters and explosive residue. You explain to Eindol that you intend to evolve your Squirtle, and he nods in agreement. "I can help with that. Which of your Pokemon do you wish Squirtle to battle?">1.) Vulpix.>2.) Pineco.>3.) Drowzee.>4.) Gastly.
We really are lagging behind everyone else. We need to do a maximum serious training session.Everyone else is training and we're jerking off on a picnic with Dick and Jenny. Let's get our priorities straightened out.
>>29813616>>2.) Pineco.Lil nigga needs to buff up
>>29813616>>2.) Pineco.make it hard on squirtle
>>29813616>>2.) Pineco.
>>29813616>2.) Pineco.
>>29813616>2.) Pineco.Late, but I agree
>>29813644>>29813671>>29813678You hand over Pineco's Pokeball. Eindol nods a your choice. "A Bug-type? An unusual choice." He doesn't seem to be criticizing you, though. He turns his back to you and walks to the other side of the arena. "This will be a no-bars match. Squirtle and Pineco will fight until one is unable to battle. Are we clear on these rules?"You agree that you are. "Good!" your acquaintance exclaims. "Then let's start."He spins your Pokeball up into the air, plenty of room to maneuver in the high ceilings of this place. Pineco comes crashing down to the floor, a little confused that you're his opponent but bouncing about giddily all the same. You perform a similar motion and unleash Squirtle, who flexes his muscles for the nonexistant audience.Your Pokemon commence battle.>1.) Squirtle, use ____!
>>29813836tail whip
>>29813836>> 1.) Squirtle, use bite!
>>29813836>1.) Squirtle, use Bubble!
>>29813836Tail Whip,gotta negate that advantage
>>29813886>>29813919The Pokemon rush one another. You and Eindol call out orders simultaneously. "Tail Whip!""Take Down!"Pineco gets the initiative, launching its springy body straight into Squirtle's undershell. Its spike scrapes against the weaker portion of the armor, and Squirtle is shoved back several feet from the force. But Squirtle flips forward and smacks the bug away with his tail, befuddling Pineco and lowering its defense. They hop away from one another to await new orders.>1.) Now use ____!
>>29814159>bite
>>29814159>1.) Now use Bite!
>>29814159bite that fucker
>>29814159bite
Fun fact, Pineco is immune to all spore/powder attacks and its immune to all damaging weather conditions.
>>29814501sounds exploitable
>>29814541Pineco and its evolution are prime choice in pokemon touneys for these reasons.
>>29814585Sounds like he'll be our trump card. Better raise him good.
>>29814186>>29814224>>29814274You call out and demand a Bite attack; Squirtle is more than happy to oblige. Pineco prepares for another attack, but the turtle's sharp beak rips into its tough shell, and it flinches from the impact. Squirtle seizes the opportunity and begins biting rapidly and without aim all over the Bug Pokemon's body. But Eindol remains cool and composed."Pineco: Bug Bite."Your opponent's eyes sharpen, and a quick twist of its body shakes off Squirtle. Dizzy, the water Pokemon staggers around for a second; that's long enough for Pineco to close the gap between them and get a spinning strike in right at the gap in its shell. A critical hit sends Squirtle rolling across the floor, yelping and squealing in pain.He scrambles back your side, scratched up and angry, but not out just yet. Pineco does the same with Eindol, and appears to be in similar condition.>1.) Next, use ____.
>>29814608Oh yeah, its evolution, forretress, is steel type, which make it resistant to half the pokedex.
>>29814608We send him out versus any bug types
>>29814632So basically he's the best Pokemon ever?
>>29814628Use bubble
>>29814628Bubble
>>29814628>1.) Next, use Bubble
>>29814662eh... he's been overshadowed by Ferrothorn lately for spinning steel balls of obnoxious.
>>29814628Lets try Bubble.
>>29814662No, that would be Metagross. Who we need to get at some point.
>>29814741lets just catch em as we see em.avoid the powergaming of the other two pokemon quests
>>29814775>avoid the powergamingNo fucking way son. Curbstomping scrubs in the greatest thing about Pokemon.
>>29814805we do that through grinding, not have the most bestest balanced team of legendaries ever.
>>29814834Metagross isn't a legendary. And it takes a lot of hard work to raise a Beldum into one. Seeing as how it only starts with Take Down and tends to kill itself often.
>>29814877I just like how we've been catching pokemon as we see them and not delving into the deepest caves to find that one perfect pokemon.
>>29814675>>29814687>>29814708"Bubble!"Squirtle leans back and then lurches forward, letting out a wave of rapid-moving bubbles. Eindol points out the attack. "Stop that with Protect, Pineco!""Pine-P-PIIIINE!" The Bagworm Pokemon spins, a large hexagonal wall spinning around with it. The bubbles crash into the shield and detonate harmlessly against it. Squirtle snarls at the bug, furious that it dared to do such a thing. It sets up for another Bubble, but Pineco rockets forward and smacks against his shell again.A second critical hit. Squirtle's eyes go blank, and you can see his shell crack from the impact. "Sq-Squirtle..?!" It skids along the ground for some ways, then halts at your feet."Squirtle," you whisper in shock. Eindol calls from across the battlefield."That was a powerful blow. Maybe we should stop--""SQUIRTLE!" A fresh stream of Bubbles impacts Pineco and sends him tumbling along the ground. Squirtle struggles to his feet, one eye taut and shut, the other staring daggers at his opponent. "Squirtle, Squirt Squirt, SQUIRTLE!" he declares. He won't go down that easy, no matter the circumstances.>1.) Great job, Squirtle! Use ____.
>>29815274uhh, biteuse that tenacity!
>>29815274>29815274use bubble again
>>29815274>1.) Great job, Squirtle! Use ____.Bite again!
>>29815274Bite this nigga
>>29815274Use bubble, Torrent is probably up
>>29815274>>29815479Oh, that is a good point, and really, (in a non game mechanics sense) trying to close the distance would probably be a gamble in his state anyways.
>>29815554in that case water gun would be best
>>29815274Bubble
>>29815554>>29815479>>29815328Squirtle's eyes hold something new. A light blue glow is permeating his sclerae, and there is a fluidity in the way he stands back up to approach his enemy. Eindol seems to recognize it by the way he looks at your Pokemon. "I see... so this is Squirtle's Torrent ability? I'd like to test just how powerful it is. Pineco, one more Bug Bite."Pineco cheeps and hops from place to place, readying for one final charge. Squirtle crosses his arms and stands tall, waiting for it to come. His opponent tenses up, shrinks... and then his muscles release, and Pineco screams across the battlefield."Hmph. Squirt.""Now, Bubble!""SQUIIIIIIIRTLE!" He leaps backwards, and bubbles fill the gap between the two Pokemon. They collide, bright light and smoke filling the air so completely you have to look away or else be blinded."It's done," Eindol declares. His arms are crossed as well, observing the scene with a patient expression. You struggle to make out any shapes in the smoke, but soon it becomes clear. The victor of the battle is standing over Pineco's unconscious body in a triumphant pose.But it is no longer Squirtle.Your Pokemon looks at you with a cocky grin, and gives you the closest approximation of a thumbs-up it can. "War-Wartortle!" Your mouth drops agape and immediately tugs into a smile. Your Squirtle has evolved into Wartortle.You and Eindol hold out your Pokeballs, calling both Pokemon back. You heft them in your hands, laughing in surprise and satisfaction at once. "You did great, Wartortle. And you too, Pineco!" Mr. Benjamin clasps a hand over your shoulder. "You're now the proud owner of a Wartortle, Mr. Bright. Do you think you're ready for the tournament now?">1.) I believe I am. Thank you.>2.) With Wartortle by my side, there's no way I can lose.>3.) Heck yeah, I'm gonna thrash Dick with a team this strong!>4.) I'm still nervous, but my Pokemon will see me through.>5.) Something about Mote worries me...
>>29816000>4.) I'm still nervous, but my Pokemon will see me through.
>>29816000Where's the "No, my Pokemon still need more muscles" option?
>>29816000>>2.) With Wartortle by my side, there's no way I can lose.
>>29816000>>1.) I believe I am. Thank you.
>>29816038>Players vote on options presented to them, or cast their vote on a write-in option if none of the ones presented are satisfactory.I can't always provide every possible option, so I've left room open for the players to write-in their own options when mine suck.
>>29816115Well then. That's my vote.
>>29816038"I'm not quite ready. More training!"
>>29816132>>29816128eh... we were watching the stars appear while we were still by the shore, and we need to actually be awake tomorrow.>1.) I believe I am. Thank you.Thanks Eindol, you're a pretty chill dude.
>>29816197>>29816000and then I forget to link to Oberon
>>29816197>>29816113You grab Eindol Benjamin's hand and give it a firm shake. "I believe so. Thanks, Eindol. You're a pretty chill guy."He blushes at the compliment, laughing it off quickly. "Ha, it was no trouble, Luke. I just can't pass up the opportunity to see trainers take those first steps to greatness."You step back and ask, "Do you think I stand a chance, then?""I have the utmost confidence," he assures you. "Just you wait. You'll see that I'm never wrong about these things. There's greatness waiting in your future..."...She sits on a rooftop. The city is dark, and all are slumbering as they await the coming dawn, and with it the arrival of the tournament. She has joined in the festivities, though she knows not why. The girl's hands trace along her bare legs, letting the cool twilight wind brush across them. Cars drive along the city streets thirty stories below her. Not many, though; it's as quiet as the city can be, so she took the opportunity for some solitude.Her fingers twist and coil around her blue hair, forming crimps and curls and letting them bounce back to their normal shape as her fingers move away. It's a nervous tic she picked up from her mother. The motion soothes her on most nights, but not tonight. They're looking for her; and tomorrow they'll find her, she's certain. She retrieves an item from her back. A Pokeball, every inch a shiny red, and trimmed with black. Her forefinger slides across its surface, and she smiles at the Pokemon within."Don't worry. I won't let them take you. No one's ever hurting you again."
And that's where I'll be stopping for the night! Thanks again to you all for playing, and I hope you've enjoyed doing so. As usual, you can follow me at my Twitter, which you can find at the top of the page, for information on Quest Thread times and such, and feel free to leave any feedback, comments, or criticisms there or in here.
>>29817221>A Pokeball, every inch a shiny red, and trimmed with blackEdgy. I assume this is going to be the worst character in this quest and that we should avoid her at all costs.
>>29817265http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cherish_Ball#Cherish_BallJust a guess.
>>29817265Thats a Cherish ball, a legit ingame ball for pokemon that are events. Also>blue hairNot saying coincidence but that probably Mote.
>>29817368Yes, I am aware.
>>29817368I have a feeling that she has a ultra powerful legendary in here.
>>29817253My only criticism is that is felt a bit slow, but that is always an issue with quests. I was reading 4 simultaneously. >>29817421I'm gonna guess one of the smaller, more thematic ones, like Shaymin, or not even legendary, just a Fairy-type or something that is important for some other reason, but not one of the demigod-force-of-nature legends.
