forgot a battle theme, here's a neat one I found in five seconds

The level discrepancy is very accurate. However, aside from Mimikyu having the Disguise ability (as noted), all Pikachus' defenses are crap. As such, there is still a very real possibility that Team Rocket will simply outlast it with the sheer amount of Pokemon they have at their disposal.

When Iron Tail hits, it doesn't take out the little murdergremlin, though it does send it flying far.

"Victreebel, Razor Leaf!"

Seems like James got himself unstuck, and Victreebel is now launching sharp and rapid leaves at Pikachu from a distance.

Honestly they're both murdergremlins. I'm sure they'd get along if they stopped to chat.

"..."

Oh right.

Pikachu takes off, weaving around the leafy projectiles as it rushes over towards Red with Quick Attack. One manages to get a nasty nick off its back (must've been a crit), but that doesnt stop it from leaping and trying to split the net holding Red down the middle.

"...!"

Edited by Rbade on Jul 1st 2023 at 5:23:23 AM

Indeed it doesn't... but we all know what will.

It's Wobbuffet, getting in the way by standing in front of Red and using Counter to send Pikachu flying back.

Worse, Mimikyu suddenly returns, diving up from under the sand and attempting to grab Pikachu's tail with its ghostly claw. If successful it'll freaking yeet Pikachu into the water.

AW CRAP-

Ok so Counter basically blows Pikachu into a twinkle in the sky. The speed at which it's blown away makes Mimikyu's grab whiff, fortunately.

"..." (⊙＿⊙')

Given that Counter doesn't prevent damage, though, I imagine that probably wasn't too good of a feeling for Wobbu either.

   "...?"   

MissingNo. used Teleport!

oh he's out

Indeed. Poor Wobbuffet is currently upside down stuck in some sand near Red and Meowth, the expression on the latter of those matching the one on the former when Pikachu is sent flying.

And also Jessie's and James' expressions.

... And Mimikyu's when it lands. ... well, I mean, you can't see its actual face, but the way it looks up certainly gives off that vibe.

"... It'll come back down.", Jessie says as she turns back to Missingno.

"Now to grab a hold of-"

And then it teleports out of the net and right in front of Jessie's face, jumpscaring her and causing her to fall on the sand.

"Oh no you don't! Victreebel, Wrap!"

Victreebel tries to entangle Missingno. with its vine, a command James is only comfortable with giving since it's already confirmed that it's safe to touch Missingno.

Mimikyu, meanwhile, just waits for Pikachu to come back down, not too interested in fighting Missingno.

"Things are... still goin' better than usual, I'd say.", Meowth mutters as he also still looks up.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 1st 2023 at 2:33:27 PM

Sith Academy - Down Below

Raeii stands around, waiting for the next move.

—

Sith Academy - Knocking Down the Front Door

The front lines of the academy's defenses are battered by a formation of Kroxigors. Many simply charge in to tear apart the enemy, but there are two standout individuals.
A pie-molted Kroxigor rides a Ferrucutus and wields a hammer, as well as the power of magnetism - a gift from the sun goddess Amaterasu. It strips blasters from the Imperial guards as if by the Force, distributing them among the swarming Skinks, or when there are none in need of ranged weaponry, flings them back at their wielders with crushing force.
Then, there is Nakai. He rides atop an Asperdorsus, the beast's spikes discouraging attempts to climb it while its tail lashes like a whip, smashing metal and bones alike. He bellows and strikes Ogham's Shard against one of the sauropod's dorsal spines, enlarged specifically to withstand such blows by the Naoalli's modifications, and with every clang and scattering of sparks, he rains orbs of fire down upon his foes.

The Skinks, mentioned before, move in a frantic swarm. Those on the ground ride Brutornis and wield spears and shields, unless they get blasters from the pie-molted Kroxigor, at which point they drop the spears and start to fire the Imperial forces' own weapons back at them. There are also airborne Skinks, riding atop pseudo-Terradons sculpted from the genetics of wingdrakes. Led by the Eyes of Hexoatl, Tiktaq'to, and his steed, the last true Terradon, Zwuup, they seek out air vehicles with coordination like a hive mind, granted by the Mask of Heavens, and descend upon them like hornets to rip them apart.

And finally, there are the Saurus. Any who somehow make it through the front lines of Kroxigors and the scattered Skinks will find themselves up against these warriors... not to mention a Razordon, a Pyre Bastiladon, packs of Velociprey, and of course, Kroq-Gar, the Last Defender of Xhotl. Many Saurus are Sunbloods, drawing strokes with their blades that burst into cherry blossoms, which become flaming slashes through the air that can strike from a distance.

"YOU WHO BRING CHAOS TO THIS WORLD AND SEEK TO CRUSH FREEDOM!" Kroq-Gar roars. "WE BRING OUR FULL MIGHT TO BEAR AGAINST YOU! THE LEGACY OF THE SITH ENDS TODAY!"

Ascended Laxin arrives with Elfilin just after Ben. Seeing the young Jedi's reckless charge, he grumbles. "This can only end poorly."

He jumps into the fray to support Ben, only for Elfilin to get G O T by the Gamma Metroid tackling in out of nowhere. All it knows is that its 'dad' wants the rat. So it chomps down and starts thrashing Elfilin around to tenderize him, not really aware of its own strength.

"Blast!" A!Laxin stands, torn between fighting Laxin and protecting Elfilin. That is, until Terra flies in and spikes the Metroid into the ground with his Keyblade. While it lies in a small crater, its carapace broken, the Keyblade Master turns his attention to Dark Lord Nergigante. It growls at him while his fists clench, the two pacing around each other.

And with things freed up on that end, A!Laxin brandishes his lightsaber, projecting a green blade, and leaps at his counterpart with a flying slam.

Meanwhile, Dark Lord Velkhana joins the battle of armies, gliding over the Lizardmen and spraying frost breath down upon them.

hehe wrapped
   ^-^   
it doesn't seem to mind being uh. """hugged""".

Also something's coming back down!

...

Those are Thunderbolts.
One hits the sand, scorching it and kicking up a dusty blast of disturbed ground. Uh. It damaged ground.
Then two more. Then another two.
Then one hits Red.

And... well, just looking up, it seems like that was just the vanguard.

guys i think pikachu's mad
INCOMING!!

Edited by Rbade on Jul 1st 2023 at 5:47:31 AM

Two of those Thunderbolts end up hitting Jessie and James respectively, the latter of which letting out his famous scream. Meowth manages to jump off of Red just in time. Though while Red got zapped, his net was destroyed in the process. Guess that one also wasn't lightning-proof.

"Oh no it's angry!", Meowth shrieks when he notices more things coming down from above. The Trio starts running around in a panic, attempting to avoid what is either more lightning or Pikachu himself descending upon them.

Mimikyu, of course, is freaking insane and jumps up instead, trying to get to Pikachu.

Victreebel, having not been given further orders, simply keeps Missingno. trapped. Since Missingno. himself doesn't mind this, they're kinda at a stalemate.

Wobbuffet manages to free itself from the sand, then looks up, then starts to run around in a panic too.

red isn't in a position to do much despite being free

The beach is riddled with lightning, dust clouds being puffed up like it's a bloody minefield as the Trio run around in a panic.

Eventually, the rain stops. This only heralds Pikachu blasting down at Mimikyu Iron Tail-first like the judgment of God, though.

MissingNo. just kind of. Escapes. Slipping out of the Wrap. It then slithers on top of Victreebel's head and uses Glitch Shield to block any incoming bolts, which I suppose is nice.

Mimikyu tries to meet this attack with Play Rough as it continues to ascend, but...

Well, Pikachu is most likely much faster, and upon hitting Mimikyu with Iron Tail it produces a air-explosion before Mimikyu is sent back downwards so fast that one would think it teleported somehow.

Needless to say, it's been KO'd.

"Oh, this is bad. Victreebel, use Tox-", James says before suddenly noticing that Victreebel seems to have befriended Missingno., as Victreebel is showing its gratitude by doing a little plant dance.

... well, these two fighting any further is probably out of the question.

"Mimikyu, Wobbuffet, return.", Jessie says, recalling them both. She then looks at James.

"This is getting out of hand, do something!"

"Right! Amoongus, use Spore!"

He sends out the funny meme mon, which tries to Spore Pikachu on its way back down.

As for Meowth, he suddenly jumps towards Red. He intends to prevent Red from just sending out another mon if they beat Pikachu.

Pikachu touches down, growls, and... instantly gets surprise Spored. Huh. Not even having the stats of a wild Legendary can avoid the threat of being a little sussy.

"P*ka... piiika...."

It flops to its belly

"zzzzz"

Red, meanwhile, reacts instinctively, when he notices Meowth JUMPING

!!!

ULTRA BALL GO

"Yes!"

"Now we can capture-"

Team Rocket's joy is halted when they suddenly hear Meowth letting out a surprised yelp. By the time Jessie and James look, the Ultra Ball has touched Meowth, opened and captured him. It'll fall on the ground and start to shake. Too shocked to immediately react, Jessie and James just kinda stare until...

'ding'

It stops shaking.

"AAAAAH!"

"MEOWTH!"

"..."

Huh. Neat.

...

... Meowth, go!

Meowth is sent out. He blinks in confusion, then it hits him what just happened.

"YA GOTTA BE KIDDIN!!? Did you just CATCH me!? I did NOT agree to this!", he says, throwing a small tantrum before realizing he's kinda screwed. Regardless of how much he actually obeys, as long as Red has the Ultra Ball he can't leave his side.

Jessie, however laughs. Though at Red, not at Meowth.

"Really? As if Meowth would fight us!"

"We're Team Rocket, twerp. One team, working like a well-oiled machine."

"And even if he did, he wouldn't exactly stand a chance."

"So how about you let Meowth out? Or would you rather make us take that ball by force?"

Meowth is not all too amused by Jessie's second statement. Amoongus, meanwhile, moves to pick up the sleeping Pikachu and, if successful, will bring it back to Jessie and James.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 1st 2023 at 3:32:04 PM

You were about to jump me, he points out. I'm defending myself.

Also screw you amongus, this ain't the anime and this ain't that pikachu. Pikachu gets returned to its Poké Ball ASAP.

"..."

MissingNo.'s doing fine.

Uh. Hm.

He tosses Meowth an X Defense from his bag?

Well, bye bye Butterfree Pikachu.

"... oh..."

"... right..."

"He ain't our twerp..."

Meowth then clumsily catches the X Defense, blinks in confusion and... uses it. To be fair, no reason not to accept a free stat buff.

"Alright, kid, we're gonna have to get serious now.", Jessie says, pointing at Red. "Return Meowth to us."

"And get ready to have your other Pokemon taken as well.", James says, gesturing to Amoongus. "Unless you'd like us to just Spore you and take them ourselves."

Victreebel is still just chilling with Missingno.

Pantheon of the Fallen Star - Finale

Rest in pieces Ms. Grey, you managed to get far, but in the end, couldn't quite escape the flames.

That aside, everyone else seems to have managed to escape the Uh Oh attack. At least the casualties are light.

Though, that might just depend on your perspective.

Siamo Zero appears to ready an attack, now that things are back in a neutral situation. The energy it collects doesn't seem to ready in time, though, before Captain Spaceboy and MB's attacks both strike it.

As compared to before, Siamo Zero's twitching is significantly more pronounced in response to being struck, especially when MB strikes it in the eye. That elicits more than just a flinch- Siamo Zero outright stumbles upon taking the hit, shaking in what might be fury.

Blast Hornet and Command Yammark's drones deliver devastating destruction, despairing the demon's half-finished attempt at recovery. Its wings begin to shed off a strange rainbow-shining energy.

megaman

Green's further attacks just bring things closer to their inevitable conclusion. Even without a visible idea of where it sits, you can practically feel Siamo Zero's HP about to run dry.

It's time to finish this.

He blinks, before... grinning.

Oh, so we're getting SERIOUS?

He laughs. Well, mutely, but he does laugh.

Heh. Okay.

He just tosses the Ultra Ball past the trio. YEET. Have fun with that, guys.

While they're hopefully distracted by that for at least a second, he... pops on some Safety Goggles.

Edited by Rbade on Jul 1st 2023 at 6:55:31 AM

Collector Samus grits her teeth, light shining through the gaps.

Then she opens her mouth.    "Fucking... DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"   

Plasma Scream + Zero Laser go BVVVVWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM

Edited by KiriK on Jul 1st 2023 at 8:52:30 AM

Jessie and James are, understandably, alarmed by this and run off after the Ultra Ball. Meowth is about to do the same, but then he notices what Red's doing. He eyes him suspiciously.

"What're you up to, twerp?"

Pantheon

Captain Spaceboy smirks a bit.

"Take it from me, being angry..."

He teleports over to megaman's head and suddenly coats him in the same energy from his laser.

"-is pretty overrated!"

He winds up a throw, then teleports closer to Siamo Zero again before ultra-yeeting megaman at the being like a projectile. Seems like megaman'll have a chance for some payback.

As for MB, she knows she can't really contribute much in terms of attacks (well, outside of just repeating what she did seconds ago), so instead she channels her powers into boosting Collector Samus' giant freaking beam even further by enhancing its radius and impact. That attack may just become a DBZ-style finisher if it wasn't already.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 1st 2023 at 4:00:30 PM

"ayo what"

megaman proceeds to have the time of his life as the projectile component of a finishing attack.

"ayooooooooooooo"

He's yelling trust me. As the head heads on in, it starts spinning, whipping up fiery aura resembling a B-Ball.

Safety Goggles make the wearer resistant to powder moves, he explains simply. ... Such as Spore.

Oh right yeah also. ... Go, Charizard.

Oh dear.

"GROARH!"

Altzaira is struck by the bauble. It clangs mightily against her armor, causing the Dragon Lord to momentarily flinch as Baiken's rope ties itself around her.

"Haha! Not too bad, for a child of man!" She raises her polearm high above her head as it starts glowing red. "Martial Art! Earthbreaker!"

Not playing Baiken's game for now, Altzaira instead slams her polearm into the ground with tremendous force, splitting it in twain and causing a deadly fissure spewing magma to slither towards Baiken. This very rare Martial Art is only mastered by those select few who are stronger than the very idea of strength.

—

Zenitsu wakes up surrounded by dozens, maybe hundreds of shapes gazing at him from the darkness.

trapped little rabbit (Ib - Uneasiness)

He could have sworn the cave had not been so dark when he was going to sleep. But as dark as the cave is, the indistinct flickering silhouettes◊ surrounding him feel darker still, almost like black holes that actively refuse to emit even a single photon. It's only by that complete and total absence of light that he can somehow make them out from their surroundings, as dark as these may be of their own. That, and the strange chill that fills the room. The temperature has not dropped, and yet Zenitsu finds himself shivering. He recognizes that chill. He felt something similar, if more intense, both times Syvyys's illusion touched him.

It's not his keen ears that woke him up this time, because the things converging on him don't make a sound. Rather, it's almost as if some kind of sixth sense caused him to jolt awake, as if awakening from a nightmare. Only instead, he seems to have awoken into it. The nightmare is here and it's all around him.

Edited by Arachnos on Jul 1st 2023 at 10:49:51 AM

Below the Sith Academy - Tropique

Zeloai quickly turns to face Angel!Pyra, gesturing up at the landing pad.

"Good, you're here. Late is better than not at all, teleport us up there!"

The Jedi Master glances up at the mountain face, spotting Wrustoiz making surprisingly quick progress, he's more than halfway! Joshua turns to Starbird, studying the vagrant for a moment with a quizzical expression beneath his helmet.

"I hope you're more capable than the commandos in a fight stranger."

Zeloai faces Rosa and the other agents, gesturing them to get closer.

"Come, we don't have much time we must push the advantage, Laxin has arrived."

Scaling the Mountain

Huffing, Wrustoiz continues to scale the mountain. He leaps from rock to rock in a dazzling dance of precision. The Sith Lord briefly looks up, internally grumbling about how much longer he has to go. Should he have stayed with the others and stuck to the plan? Probably.

Wrustoiz continues, the sounds of battle growing louder and the presence of his former master sinking into the forefront of his mind. Wrustoiz furrows his brow, picking up the pace to face the dark lord head-on.

Sith Academy - Landing Pad

Laxin looks over to the apprentice who spoke up, glancing at her for a very long moment.

   "..."   

His silence is deafening.

Apprentices and novices make up a bulk of the Sith present, but the Overseers of the academy and a few scattered Lords bolster the defensive capabilities of the facility. The rear war droids unleash a series of non-guided rockets at the primary threat of the Lizardmen forces, for now, perceived to be the magnetic-wielding Kraxigor. The Sith are pushed back en masse, clumping up together and huddling closer to the main entrance. Laxin steps back with his forces, his hand crackling with Dark Force Lightning.

   "No it will not, you reptillian worm."   

Laxin is about to lay waste to the Lizardmen's forces until Ben launches straight at him. The dark lord smirks beneath his helmet.

   "Of course, who else could be responsible?"   

He barks out with a light chuckle, unbalanced for only the briefest moment by Ben's Force push. Laxin flicks his blade outward with all his strength to parry away Ben's attempted skewering, quickly rolling out of the way of A!Laxin's slam. Laxin quickly attempts to fight back with a burst of Force Lightning poised to blast A!Laxin away, and regardless of any success Laxin leaps toward Ben and unleashes a series of quick one-handed strikes on the Jedi's guard, taunting Ben.

   "When I have killed the rest of your pathetic allies, I will make you watch as I burn your precious Jedi Temple to the ground."   

Laxin raises his other hand to the approaching horde of Lizardmen and unleashes a blinding Force Storm, enhanced by Darkness, turning each streak black as night. The lightning tore through the air, simultaneously deafening and blinding, threatening to incinerate the weakest of the pack, and scald the strongest.

Edited by KrampusTheTherapist on Jul 1st 2023 at 8:48:58 AM

Jessie and James catch the Ultra Ball... and then turn back to see Charizard. There's silence for a moment and a comical gust of wind as they take in they got duped.

And then all three of them shriek in terror before remembering that they have a plan B.

"COME ON DOWN!" "COME ON DOWN!" "COME ON DOWN!", the three yell in unison.

"TEAM ROCKET GACHA, COME ON!" "TEAM ROCKET GACHA, COME ON!" "TEAM ROCKET GACHA, COME ON!"

Fun fact: gacha games are banned in Belgium

"Pel Pel Pelippeeeeer!", a shout comes from above as Team Rocket's Pelipper drops the Rocket Gacha Machine down in front of them. Jessie grabs Meowth and puts him (specifically his coin but that's stuck to his head) into the coin slot upside-down.

"Our secret-"

"Rocket Prize-"

"Master!"

They turn the knob and get two Poke Balls out of it, which they grab and send out.

"Let's see-"

"What we got!"

And out of the machine come none other than a Hydreigon and Haxorus.

"Ooh, yes!", Jessie says, sparkles in her eyes. Meowth hops off of the machine and tilts his head.

"Wait, didn't we get these two before? Is this thing rigged?"

"Who cares, the two of them can surely take out a Charizard! Haxorus, Breaking Swipe!"

"Hydreigon, Rain Dance!"

Haxorus charges forward, aiming to strike Charizard with its tusks. If successful, Charizard's attack will drop one stage.

Meanwhile, Hydreigon summons the rain to weaken Charizard's Fire-type attacks.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Jul 1st 2023 at 4:17:10 PM

Charizard.

Catches the Breaking Swipe in one hand.

"GHGRRRRRRRH..."

Hey, Meowth, look at this! :D

Red's fervent wish has reached Charizard!

"..."

Mega Charizard X begins chuckling, before it erupts into full-on guffawing. It slowly, slooooowly raises a fist - before moving to slam Haxorus with Mega Punch, and blow it back into Hydreigon.