Cephas: <"It normally spends its time meditating in the treetops. It throws Poké Balls and gives other Pokémon orders as it pleases.">
<...what? It's in the Pokédex.>
Tang: -nods- Well this is happening. Lua!
BATTLE! Lua VS Wild Oranguru's Pinsir!
Lua: <damage * 2!>
Lua used Flamethrower!
-She belches a stream of napalm at the bug, hoping for a quick victory-
-although the Pinsir is heavily damaged, it's not down for the count yet...-
Pinsir: <I expected Fire types. Fortunately, I have a bit of insurance...>
-she holds up a certificate-
Enemy Pinsir's Weakness Policy activated! Attack and Special Attack doubled!
Pinsir: <Now you will hurt.>
Pinsir used Brick Break!
Lua: <owwww...>
Tang: Let's finish this quickly!
Lua: -nods, puffing a ball of smoke to refocus before her flamejets flare up-
Lua used Flame Charge! Pinsir was knocked out!
Tang: -breathes a sigh of relief- OK, keep limber Lua, hopefully we'll be able to carry this momentum-
Oranguru sent out Xurkitree!
Tang: ...wat
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Celadon
From: Dune
Oh, she's still absolutely livid. Just not at you anymore. Lucius is in serious danger of having to experience Deziree on a bad day, and Wuffles has blocked her use of social media to keep her from having
Also, have you been getting enough sleep? You seem a bit more... peppy than normal.
Seafolk Village
-Ludmilla lands on the deck feet-first and recalls Astarte.-
Ludmilla: Okay, I think I might know where to go tomorrow.
-She then realizes that her legs are numb from the wind sheer.-
Ludmilla: ... Um?
-Then they start to hurt as the blood flow returns.-
Ludmillla: ... Ow. Ow. Ow! OW!
-She runs inside the Pokemon Center to get to warmth.-
The Flamebringer
Artoria: <If it a fight you want, it is a fight you will have. I am Artoria, scion of Pendragon. It is only right you know the name of she who would end your reign of terror.>
Mordred, rather less eloquently: <GET DOWN HERE!> Mordred just takes it, charging at Hank and jumping up to Night Slash him.
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
BATTLE! Lua VS Wild Oranguru's... Xurkitree?!
Lua: <panic!("Evil Christmas!")>
Lua panicked and used Lava Plume!
-sending a wave of liquid that, while probably not in fact melted silicon, is nonetheless quite hot, rippling across the battlefield-
Xurkitree: <Ouch! That smarts!>
The Zorua's Illusion was broken!
Don't scare us like that little fox!
Zorua: <Turnabout is fair play!>
Ironically, the Zorua used Foul Play
-Lua's paws are swept out from under her, knocking her into the not-quite lava. She won't burn, of course, but it stings when you aren't expecting it-
Lua: <Hot!>
Tang: Fight fire with fire!
Lua liked that idea and used Flamethrower!
Zorua: <Nooooo I didn't get to show you my Palkia impression!>
Zorua was knocked out!
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The Pokémon Genius
Celadon
Jacob: -His form wiggles-
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From: Jacob
Sounds like her. Still wanted to apologize. Hopefully we're able to pull Lucius out of the fire, sit him down and get this sorted out after probably knocking a tooth out or two.
I. Yeah. You could say that. Someone tried to forcibly enter my mind yesterday and I'm just having anxiety nightmares. No big deal, but with Hikari away on work it made sleep... difficult.
Wait I think I see you by the department store?
Goldenrod
-From behind the two Lurantis, in horribly broken human-
"
<Oh dear Empress of the Hanking Gardens, I would prefer not to hear such dreadful words from thee! For I to be regarded as a pawn in thy games, tis a most> "vexing" <thing!>
"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."
Meet The New Boss
Moon Tribe Ruins
-The tanks suddenly rocket to the surface-
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Alchemy is still a thing! All the cool kids are still doing it, given a certain defenituion of cool.
Now you should know that "lead to gold" thing was a fad. Kinda.
Myth creater
Celadon restraint.
Homer: On that note, I think I'll be taking off.
-"Homer stands up to leave"-
Homer, to Lewis and Megan: Thank you guys for every thing today, I'll try to pay you back when I can.
-"Hands the two bussness cards which read "Homer Write, professional information broker. I got what you want to know". Followed by his phone number"-
Homer: Now, I'm going to spend this money... mostly bills.
-"Homer sighs at the realization that he's an adult"-
Homer: See you guys around.
-"Homer waves bye to the Megan and Lewis, and leaves"-
Let's all have fun
Celadon City
-Dune looks up, sees Jacob, and waves.-
Dune: Hey!
-He's got a bag of healing supplies. They apparently have a clearance sale going on right now because that's probably more stuff than Dune has ever walked out of a store with before.-
Oranguru: 😤
Oranguru sent out Trumbeak!
BATTLE! Lua VS Wild Oranguru's Trumbeak!
Trumbeak: <Dugh Hoogaw Eema Gurrnt>
-the Trumbeak seems to have something in his mouth-
Lua: <parse error?>
-she shrugs and Flamethrowers the Trumbeak-
Trumbeak: <Oggg!>
-he scowls, dives at Lua, and, once in close range...-
Trumbeak used Rock Blast!
Trumbeak: <Bleeeeegh. Stuff a bunch of rocks in your mouth until a Trainer comes along, he said. It'll be good strategy, he said.>
It's super effective!
Trumbeak: <But finally, I can talk again!>
Lua fainted!
Trumbeak: <...well you're not much for conversation.>
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Dunsparce Cloud
-a barrier appears around the Metagross and Salazzle, shielding them from the attacks-
Salazzle: <For the last time, Shakespeare, it's Hanging Gardens, not "Hanking"! Now, if you don't want to be a pawn, demonstrate why you deserve a promotion and help rid me of these tiresome knights!>
-she laughs mockingly at Mordred-
Salazzle: <Now why would I ever descend to your level, little knight?>
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
The Wanderer
Route 13
-To Channah-
...and my dad grew up here too, before he and my mom moved to Kanto, so there's that.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
like christ, but with more nails
Lewis: -looks at the business card with interest and back up again- Goodbye, Homer! And you too, Megan. I've a money-obsessed Murkrow to Name. -somehow the capital letter comes through in speech-
Channah: -as if she hadn't just waited out a monologue- Alright. Seems like there's a lot more to appreciate about it than I thought. Hey, is that Undella?
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There is no disdain in nature, there is no humiliation.
No voice to cry suffering
Celadon restaurant, past
Megan: -to Homer- Oh, it was–
-flashbacks-
Megan: –no problem! No problem at all!
-she accepts the card-
And thanks so much for looking into this! See you later!
No mind to think. No will to break.
The Flamebringer
Artoria shakes it off, Swords Dancing again.
Mordred: <SHADDAP WE'RE HAVING A BATTLE HERE YOU EXPLOUD> -She turns to the Salazzle- <'CAUSE I'M GONNA MAKE YA!>
And she proceeds to attempt to make good on this, jumping and attempting to: grab onto Hank, use Hank as a fulcrum to swing up, and Meteor Mash the Salazzle off.
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
Oranguru: 😘
Tangent sent out Rufus!
BATTLE! Rufus VS Wild Oranguru's Trumbeak!
Tang: Set up!
Rufus: <I'll warn you, I'm very hangry right now!>
Rufus used Sandstorm!
Trumbeak: <Eat dirt! Emulate my poor life choices!>
Trumbeak used Rock Smash!
Rufus: <But I don't want dirt I want a burrito!>
-he grabs the oncoming bird by the wing and pivots, redirecting the Trumbeak straight into a tree trunk-
Rufus used Foul Play!
Trumbeak: <You know what>
<I think>
<I should>
<Lay down>
Trumbeak used Roost!
Trumbeak regained health!
Rufus: <Not enough!>
Rufus used Earthquake!
Trumbeak: <OK cool I'll slepp>
<slemp>
<selep>
Trumbeak was knocked out!
Rufus's Moxie raised his Attack!
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Meet The New Boss
Goldenrod
-Nearby, Ilya and Heracles are watching-
-Heracles keeps growling and moving to join the fight, but Ilya keeps motioning him to step back-
Ilya: Not yet. We wouldn't exactly be a fair fight.
-She smirks-
Besides. This is much more amusjng on its own.
Contact Me!
Trans Terminus Homo
Moon Tribe Ruins
Alyesha just held her breath as the tanks rushed towards the surface, wishign she had recalled Yuri and Krasnaya before
"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
The Pokémon Genius
Celadon
Jacob: -He gives a small three-fingered wave- "Hey."
-He strolls up and looks over Dune- "... You are ready for war. Which makes sense." -He leans back-
"Team Iron is no joke, neither is a large part of their roster." -He grins-
"Though, I can't help feeling like it'll be just like old times. I'm ready to crush these upstarts. Been too idle with paperwork and training."
Goldenrod
Shakespeare: -The Exploud bows- <Of course,> "my queen!"
-He bellows out another Boom Burst-
-He's going to keep going on The Merry Wives of Windsor for a while-
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"If there is no way to win, I will simply force a way."
Dunsparce Cloud
-Hank is springboarded-
-and the Salazzle is whacked-
Salazzle: <...>
-she straightens herself up, pushing against Mordred's blade-
-yeah, Fire does resist Steel-
Salazzle: <You dare challenge me at the center of my power?>
Hank: <She's not actually any more powerful here, but don't take that as an endorsement of your decision. That was incredibly dumb.>
Salazzle: <I don't like to dirty my claws, but some insults are simply unforgivable.>
-and she launches a sphere of flame at Mordred-
Hank: <Sorry about this. I'm under contract.>
-more runic circles appear, firing lasers down at Artoria-
-the two are struck by the Boomburst, Hank taking more of the damage as the Salazzle is still sheltered behind them-
Salazzle: <The knights, Shakespeare, not the city!>
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
Oranguru: 😬
Oranguru sent out Xurkitree!
-to be clear, this is not actually a Xurkitree either, but rather a nicknamed Sudowoodo strung with Christmas lights-
"Xurkitree" the Sudowoodo: <It's my Ultrasona! There's a con soon!>
Tang: This is still happening. OK.
BATTLE! Rufus VS Wild Oranguru's Sudowoodo!
Rufus: <My blood sugar doesn't have any patience for you.>
Rufus used Earthquake!
Enemy Sudowoodo held on with Sturdy!
Rufus: <I hate that ability so much.>
Cephas: -whistles-
"Xurkitree" the Sudowoodo: <"Xurkitree's Aura flared to life! It's Attack rose sharply!">
Sudowoodo used Flail!
POW!
Rufus: <owww...> @_@
Tang: Hang on Rufus! You can do this! Pretend they're your burrito!
Rufus: !
Rufus used Crunch!
Enemy Sudowoodo was knocked out!
Rufus's Moxie raised his Attack!
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pain peko
-Shaun frowns and closes his book.-
Jamie: <Is something wrong?>
Shaun: “No, I’m just dealing with an existential question.”
Beowulf: <Continue.>
Shaun: “Just…you all know how the multieverse is a thing?”
-Jamie, Jessica, Beowulf, and Achille nod.-
Shaun: “I was just thinking…there’s an infinite amount of universes.”
Achille: <Yes.>
Shaun: “So it stands to reason that the Schrodinger’s Espurr principle stands.”
Jamie: <How so?>
Shaun: “Every decision we make creates a new universe - one where we took the other decision - or decisions.”
Jessica: <Mmhmm.>
Shaun: “So there’s universes where we don’t exist, where we never met, where we did exist but died…”
Beowulf: <Depressing but true.>
Shaun: “I’m just thinking about how life could’ve been different for us.”
Jessica: <Well you can’t change the past, silly! Not unless have help of Dialga or Celebi or Jirachii.>
Shaun: “I know I can’t, and for the most part I don’t want to, but…we’re in one universe. One out of an infinite amount. Do you realize how dwarfing that is? It’s bad enough to realize you’re just one personmon among billions. But to essentially multiply that by infinity? It’s…”
-He shakes his head.-
Shaun: “I dunno…I’m just gettin’ philisophical and depressing.”
Jessica: <That’s Ace’s job.>
-Shaun snorts.-
Shaun: “Funny. But seriously, when you think about it…”
Jamie: <So don’t.>
Shaun: “That’s not how it works.”
- Jamie does his best attempt at a shrug.-
Achille<: Listen, kid. I’ve been around longer than you have. You can’t dwell on these things. Not if you wish to keep your sanity.>
Shaun: “It’s not that easy.”
Achille: <I never said it was. We all have our ways of coping. I indulge in carnal pleasures, alcohol, and finery, for example.>
Jamie: <Please don’t do those first two things, Shaun.>
Shaun: “No promises. But what do you mean, Achille? Are you suggesting I distract myself with coats?”
Achille: <I’m suggesting you focus on what makes you happy. You can’t ignore these existential dilemmas, but so long as you live life to the fullest, it won’t bother you.>
Beowulf: <A fair point.>
Shaun: “I guess you’re right.”
Jessica: <Cheer up! Sure there are universes where we’re dead or depressed, but they aren’t us. We are. And I know I’m happy!>
Achille: <Overbearingly so.>
Shaun: “I…you’re right. It’s not like it directly affects me. At least, not yet.”
Jamie: <How would it?>
Jessica: <He goes to another world, some version of him or us comes from another world…>
Beowulf: <The lady is right.>
Shaun: “She’s no lady.”
Jessica: <I’ll remember that.>
-Shaun returns to his book. Achille and Beowulf begin a new game of chess, and Jamie and I know they’re right.-
And yet…I can’t stop thinking about the implications.
-Shaun begins reading again.-
-Two Yamask fall to the attacks of the Samurott and Tiana.-
-One takes heavy damage from Tsubasa, and another crashes into a wall after being hit by a String Shot.-
-Clearly these are regular Mooks.-
-Well, except for the one with a black mask fighting Farkas.-
Yamask: *guttural growl*
Farkas: <I'll not go to Sovengarde today, draugr!>
-Shaun blinks.-
AU!Shaun: "That wasn't me."
"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"
Celadon City
Dune: Yeah, that I get. I'm just afraid we'll be testing their moral boundaries - if killing a god is worth it, are some of them willing to make other concessions? I just hope whomever managed to pull them together has the charisma to fold if the deck's stacked against them.
-He shakes his head.-
Dune: I'm getting philosophical again. So. Attempted mindjacking. I've been there, though certainly not recently. Expect tinnitus to come up every now and then until you've managed to shake it off.
Oranguru: ...
Basket: <Is that it?>
Pankaja: <Do we hafta fight the Oranguru now? I'm bored...>
Oranguru: ...
Cephas: <Hold on... usually when a Zorua or Zoroark uses Illusion in battle, that means that->
Oranguru sent out a legit Xurkitree!
The Xurkitree floats with its Air Balloon!
Oranguru: -finger guns-
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The Flamebringer
Mordred teeters off. <Oh yeah? ... Yeah, wrong move. So...> She moves back as far as possible across Hank, before hurling herself into the Salazzle with a Giga Impact.
Artoria: <... My apologies, then.> -Artoria takes the Psyshock, retaliating with a Payback.
All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.
-the Salazzle pauses in her assault, and Amanita flees, as any sensible person would-
Salazzle: <Gardens!>
-the Metagross does not reply-
Salazzle: <GARDENS!>
-nothing-
-the Salazzle leans in-
Salazzle: <Hank. Turn around.>
Metagross: <Oh. Whoops.>
-they do, pointing the Salazzle at Artordred-
Salazzle: <Ohohoho! I see the main event has arrived! Very well, bold knights!>
-she spreads her arms, and spheres of flame appear in the air around her-
-and then fire down at Artoria, and secondarily at Mordred-
Metagross: <Um, that Exploud is here.>
Salazzle: <Good! He can be backup!>
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.