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Post by dwarfoscar on Nov 2, 2017 4:53:59 GMT -5
I vote for choosing Abra and calling him Hamlincoln
Abraham Lincoln was a famous American president.
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Post by fab on Nov 2, 2017 17:36:31 GMT -5
New suggestion, explain all references to me like I'm 5 years old and have no grasp of pop culture it's a reference to the classic Ozzy Osbourne tune, Mr. Crowley... about Alistair (sp?) Crowley, the famous occultist. I'll go with the last pokemon, Punchy Doughboy
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Post by 🐍 huss 🐍 on Nov 2, 2017 20:52:13 GMT -5
AbraThatFits, after the only useful subreddit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2017 20:57:41 GMT -5
Catch the Zubat & name him Aleister, so when he finally evolves he can be Aleister Crobat Bumping this because opp's team is going to need at least one Flying type.
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 5, 2017 22:17:37 GMT -5
Chapter 7: Doing It in Dewford TownSalt, sand, and ships.Mr. Briney’s boat split the waves as it sped through the ocean. Oprah, Mr. Briney, and their Pokémon partners were all enjoying the trip in their various ways. The crusty old sailor stood at the wheel, singing classic Pokémon sea shanties to his Peeko soaring overhead and Meowth meowed along. “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea, Star shaped and glowing and cures disease, Rescues sailors from wild Tentacruel, Can regrow limbs they’re really quite cool”A classic Pokémon sea shanty. “STARYU AND STARMIE STARYU AND STARMIE STARYUUUUUUU AND STARRRRMIEEEEEEEEE”They really are quite cool. May not live in pineapples. John Seeda was by the railings practicing his tumbling. He was really enjoying having legs. He jumped on the railing to go for a backflip, but slipped and clung on to the bar for dear life. “Hey!” Oprah called from the undercover area. Hull? I’m not a boat person. “If you fall out again we’re not stopping the boat to come get you! You’ll be swimming to Dewford Town!” Oprah was in a bad mood because it turned out boats made her violently seasick. <It was only once…> Mudbutt pointed and laughed at John Seeda from next to Oprah. “Play nic-“ Oprah stopped to be nauseous for a moment. <There there, human.> Mudbutt wiped a moist flipper over Oprah’s forehead. Gross but weirdly effective. Peeko called to Mr. Briney from above. “I see it too, lassie! Land ho!” (-----)
They arrived in Dewford Town. Mr. Briney and Peeko headed off to do… sailor stuff as Oprah explored the small oceanside town. It was dominated by a dock, where ships stopped to resupply between the sea routes to Petalburg City and Slateport City. The top recreational activities appeared to be fishing and… year-old memes? The Whip/Nae Nae was big here. “Yeah, we don’t get a lot of contact with the outside world here.” A local fisherman explained. “So we'll pick up a trend from a passing sailor, and it’ll catch on like wildfire.” Nearby, a young man enthusiastically did the stanky leg. “That's cool. Do you know where I could find a guy named Steven?" “Oh, Steven Stone? He’s friends with Brawly, the Gym leader here.” Break your legs, break your legs, tell em break your legs, break your legs. "Brawly knows just about anything that happens on this little island, he'd be the guy to talk to." Now watch me bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop. Do any of you even remember the Whip and Nae Nae? Did you ever know it in the first place? The sailor continued. “You’re a trainer too, right? Careful if you’re going to face him, he’s crazy strong. He specialises in Fighting type Pokémon, they’ve laid out their fair share of challengers.”“Thanks.”“Don’t worry about it. Hey, I’ve got a spare rod. You want to try your hand at fishing up ocean Pokémon sometime? Could be useful to an up and coming trainer.”I’m just accepting that this is an alternate universe where small children can travel far from home and subsist on the kindness of strangers and go toe to toe with criminal factions without being murderkilled. Anyway, Oprah now has an Old Rod. (-----) Heeding the sailor’s warning, Oprah had travelled up to Granite Cave north of Dewford Town to train in preparation for her Gym battle. Of particular interest was a Pokémon that had thus far evaded her. It was small, and levitated in the air, suggesting it was a Psychic type that would give her an advantage in the Fighting type gym. However, whenever she had gotten close, it had noticed her and John Seeda and had vanished. Oprah had gotten an idea from the Pokédex reading she had snapped the last time they encountered the mysterious Pokémon. “Abra. The Psi Pokémon. Abra sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this Pokémon immediately teleports to safety.”“I’m sorry John Seeda, but as a Dark type Pokémon you do come off as somewhat villainous.” John Seeda crossed his arms and looked offended. “You’re still a great Pokémon, but for this I think I need… I choose you, Meowth!” Meowth emerged from her Poké ball and was immediately displeased by the dark, dirty surroundings. <Hey, this isn’t inside! Or a meadow with flowers in it!> She tried to climb John Seeda, but fell to the ground when John Seeda was returned to his Poké ball. <Human I strongly protest this treatment!>Of course, all Oprah heard was protesting meows. “I’m sorry Meowth, I just need to try something, and then- there we go!” The sleeping Pokémon had teleported to them, drawn to Meowth’s clear innocence and non-villainousness. “Meowth, use Attract!”Meowth purred, rubbing up against the Abra’s leg. Her battle style was… unconventional. Distracted, the wild Pokémon didn’t notice Oprah throwing a Poké ball! It shook once, twice, three times, and Abra was caught! Abra Ham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Oprah pointed her Pokédex at the Poké ball. “Come onnnnn, Psychic type.”“Abra is a Psychic type.” The machine chirped. “Abra’s available moves are: Teleport.” Oprah waited, hoping there was something more coming. “End of sentence.” Oprah sighed. (-----) Ham Lincoln had warmed to the group. Or maybe he was too sleepy to care. During the final pre-Gym training session, Ham Lincoln slept while Meowth got acquinted with her new floating pillow, very proud of the work she had done to capture him. <I don’t need to train. Someone very wise said I’m perfect just the way I am.>John Seeda paused his sparring with Mudbutt. <Who?><Me.> Meowth responded smugly as she found a comfortable spot on Ham Lincoln's head. <Hey, keep your eye on the prize leaf-head!> Mudbutt caught John Seeda in the face with a flurry of mud. John Seeda responded with a furious Razor Leaf that thudded into the wall Mudbutt was just standing in front of. <DON’T CALL ME THAT!>“Hey, I didn’t instruct the two of you to do any of that- eh, it’s probably good training.” Oprah shrugged as John Seeda and Mudbutt started going at it, perhaps somewhat beyond friendly sparring. “Hey, I just remembered I didn’t do this earlier,” Oprah said to no one as she pointed her Pokédex at John Seeda. “Nuzleaf. The Wily Pokémon. Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokémon dislikes having its long nose pinched.”She nodded thoughtfully. “That is really interesting. Thank you, Pokédex.”Another Razor Leaf flurry flew harmlessly through the air. <Hey, is that giant leaf on your head getting in the way of your aim? Leaf-head.><ARRRRRRRRRGH STAY STILL A MOMENT> John Seeda raged as the sparring grew more intense. Meowth was not having it. <CAN YOU GUYS PLEASE SHUT UP I AM TRYING TO NAP>Ham Lincoln jolted awake briefly. <huh? What’s going on....> Seeing nothing of interest, he fell back asleep. Coming together like a well-oiled machine. PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), Level 17, Water/Ground, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), Level 16, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), Level 14, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Ham Lincoln (Abra), Level 13, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Audience ParticipationNot much for this week I'm afraid. Given we're about to face a Fighting gym, what are your favourite Fighting type Pokémon and why?
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Post by ganews on Nov 6, 2017 8:23:15 GMT -5
The classics (and also the weird mushroom that's a Fighting type for some reason) One of my old labmates has a pet parrot, and it is scared to death of the mini beanie version of the above Pokemon. Also it yells its head off if it sees an open umbrella.
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Post by fab on Nov 6, 2017 10:10:56 GMT -5
y'know how Pokemon are only usually able to say their name?
do ones without mouths yell their names in the anime / etc? or do they just have the existential pain of only being able to produce muffled sound effects instead of being able to express themselves through vocal tics and inflection?
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 10, 2017 8:44:19 GMT -5
Chapter 8: A Dewford Gym Brawl!It’s time for a Brawl for All. Also, it’s really hard to write about Pokémon Omega Ruby when I am soooooooo hyped for Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Whereas Rustboro Gym was a museum fused with a cave, Dewford Gym was a completely dark maze made of exercise equipment. Oprah had carefully navigated through weight benches and treadmills while also dispatching of Gym trainers whose job it was to repel unworthy challengers. Despite the trying circumstances, Oprah, Mudbutt, and John Seeda had worked together to make their way forward. (Meowth and Ham Lincoln had elected to wait in the Pokémon Centre). When they finished picking her way through the insane maze (just trying this out, latsyminth. Because lats are a muscle group and – nevermind.), Oprah emerged to find a Pokémon arena with some locals in the stands there to cheer on their Gym Leader. Brawly was, no kidding, doing squats as he waited. That is what his character model in the game is doing as you approach him. Brawly’s here to kick arse and talk to you about his CrossFit routine. And he’s all out of arse to kick. Brawly stopped doing squats and approached Oprah with a broad grin. “Hey dude! I’m Brawly, the Gym leader of Dewford Town! I heard you have a badge already from Rustboro!”“That’s right.” Oprah replied. “Sweet! I’m totally amped that you made it here! I’ve been churned in the rough waves of these parts, and my buddies and I have grown tough in the pitch-black cave to the north of town! That’s why I designed my Gym the way I did!” Brawly drew a Poké ball. “Now, little fish, let’s see what you and your buddies can do!”“This is an official Pokémon League Gym battle! Oprah, of Littleroot Town, will be challenging the Dewford Gym leader… BRAAAAWWWWWWWLYYYYYYYYY!” The crowd clapped politely for Oprah, but they loved Brawly. "Each trainer will use two Pokémon! There will be no substitutions! The battle will end when all of a trainer's Pokémon are unable to compete! Now, choose your Pokémon!"“John Seeda, I choose you!” John Seeda played to the crowd, showing off with a cartwheel. “Time to hit the waves, Machop!” Machop grinned and cracked his knuckles. Aside, note my totally accurate use of surfer lingo. vs Oprah wanted to open quick. “John Seeda, use Razor Leaf!” Nuzleaf fired a flurry of sharpened leaves at Machop. “Machop, block the leaves with Karate Chop!” In a move ripped from a kung fu movie, Brawly’s Machop deflected and turned aside the incoming projectiles with deft and precise hand moves. Oprah and John Seeda could only stare in amazement. “Okay… that’s really cool.”“Thanks bro!” Brawly’s grin hadn’t faltered since Oprah first saw him. “Now, Machop, use Bulk Up!” Machop glowed as he used… fighting magic… to increase his power. Oprah decided two could play at that game. “John Seeda, use Growth!” John Seeda swelled as his power grew as well. “Machop, attack with Karate Chop!”“John Seeda, attack with Cut!”Machop and John Seeda ran at each other, Machop’s hand glowing with the energy from his Karate Chop and the leaf on John Seeda’s head glowing with the energy from Cut. The nimbler John Seeda launched his attack, swinging his leaf at his opponent! Machop dodged! Stunned, John Seeda couldn’t defend himself from a powerful Karate Chop! “Ouch, bro! Be careful when going up close and toe to toe with a Fighting type!” John Seeda staggered to his feet. “Especially when using a Dark type! Your guy is agile and sneaky, but can’t stand up to blows from a fighting master like my Machop!”Brawly was right. Fighting moves were super effective against Dark types, and John Seeda wouldn’t be able to take another hit like that. But what could she do? If John Seeda couldn’t land hits at range, and couldn’t keep up with Machop up close... Brawly and Machop weren’t going to give her time to plan another strategy. “Machop, again, Karate Chop!”“John Seeda, push him back with another Razor Leaf!”Again, John Seeda fired a series of inexplicably sharp leaves at Machop, and again he blocked it in a really cool manner, closing on the wounded Wily Pokémon. “John Seeda, keep away from him!”“There’s only so much room in the arena bro! Keep going, Machop” Brawly was right again. John Seeda found himself in a corner, figuratively and literally. Machop and Brawly had identical smirks. “Now, Karate Chop!” But Oprah had thought of a plan. John Seeda was agile and sneaky. “John Seeda, jump and use Cut!” John Seeda understood. Timing his leap to perfection, he gracefully propelled himself over the charging Machop, and landed a savage Cut to Machop’s undefended back! “Now, pile on with Razor Leaf!” A hurt Machop was unable to deflect the blows, taking damage from the weaponized vegetation. But Machop was still up! “Use Leer, Machop!” Machop eroded John Seeda’s confidence with an intimidating leer. "John Seeda, use Razor Leaf!" Machop did the thing again, but while he was distracted, “Now’s our chance to finish this John Seeda! You know what to do!” He did, but just like last Gym battle, using the same tactic twice in a row would turn out to be a mistake. “Machop, catch John Seeda on the way down!” Machop blocked the Cut and grabbed a hold of John Seeda. “Now, use Seismic Toss!” Machop leaped into the air with John Seeda. Oprah could only look on helplessly as Machop started falling and used the power of gravity to slam John Seeda into the ground with incredible force! John Seeda was out! “Nuzleaf is unable to battle! Machop wins!” The referee called out, as the audience applauded wildly. Oprah returned John Seeda to his Poké ball. “You did great and I’m so proud of you. Take a rest. Now… Mudbutt! I choose you!” vs “Your Nuzleaf is pretty gnarly, Oprah!” Brawly called out across the arena. “Now let’s see what Marshtomp has! Machop, use Leer!”Mudbutt fidgeted under the intense power of Machop’s Leer, as Oprah realised what Brawly’s plan was. “Keep your cool, Mudbutt! Brawly wants us to rush in and make a mistake, and push the advantage when we’re off-balance. So, let’s play this smart, okay buddy?” Mudbutt nodded. Brawly realised Oprah was getting him to make the first move. “Alright, let’s push the tempo Machop! Get in close and hit him with a Karate Chop!” “Mudbutt, use Mud Shot!” Mudbutt fired a muddy deluge at the advancing Machop, but- “Machop, jump over it!” Machop leaped into the air, coming down with a thunderous gravity-assisted Karate Chop! Brawly’s Machop is really freaking cool. But- “Mudbutt, catch it!” Mudbutt caught it, absorbing the force of Machop’s blow with his flippers! “Woah, dude! How Is he doing that!”Oprah smiled. “Mudbutt is insanely strong. And that’s not the only thing he’s good at.” Machop strained, trying to free his hand from the iron grip of Mudbutt’s flippers. “Now, Mudbutt, point blank Water Gun!” Machop was sent backwards, landing heavily several metres away with a thud. Machop struggled to get back to his feet, but sunk to a knee, unable to support himself after all the damage taken. “Machop is unable to battle! Marshtomp wins!” The audience was a little despondent at that. “Nice going!” Machop was returned to his Poké ball. “You take a break buddy. Gooooooooo Rikishi!” vs “Rikishi, use Bulk Up!” Oprah noticed Brawly's had faded somewhat. It seemed he hadn’t thought he’d be down a Pokémon this Gym battle. He’ll be stunned when he’s down two Pokémon, she thought to herself. “Mudbutt, use Water Gun!”“Rikishi, block it!”Whereas Machop had artfully deflected attacks with Karate Chops, Rikishi just threw his giant hands in front of him and repulsed the attack. “Fighting Pokémon are great up close but vulnerable from a distance, so I’ve trained all my Pokémon to be able to defend themselves! You’ll have to try something else, little fish!” Not only was Rikishi blocking the attack, he was seemingly walking forward against the force of Mudbutt’s Water Gun. “Keep up the Water Gun, Mudbutt! This has to be harder on him than it is you!”“I wouldn’t be so sure about that that.” Brawly warned. Indeed, Riskishi seemed to be advancing with little effort. Like a Terminator, Rikishi inexorably kept moving forward. “Now, Rikishi, use Arm Thrust!” Suddenly, Rikishi sprung forward with a battering barrage of blows, badly beating the bulky battler with the muddy butt! “Mudbutt, circle around, get out of the way of his hands!” “Good idea. Rikishi, use Sand Attack!” As Mudbutt tried to duck around, Rikishi grabbed a fistful of sand from the arena floor and flung it into Mudbutt’s eyes! “The Dark type isn’t the only type capable of fighting dirty! Us Fighting types have some trick up our sleeves as well! Now, Rikishi, Arm Thrust!” The blinded Mudbutt was again buckled by the flurry of attacks! The grin was completely gone from Brawly’s face now. You don’t become a Gym leader without a killer instinct. Oprah had an idea, but it was a risky one. Mudbutt had taken so much damage already. “Hey Mudbutt, remember that move John Seeda taught you?” Mudbutt winced, but nodded. “I think it’s our only hope here. Can you manage it?” Mudbutt gave his trainer a thumbs up, or as close to a thumbs up as you can manage with a flipper. “Okay, let's do it!”“I don’t know what you have planned little fish, but Rikishi, use Arm Thrust!” “NOW!”Mudbutt braced himself and started glowing just as Rikishi resumed his pummelling. Each hit made Mudbutt glow brighter. “Bide? Your Marshtomp has to stand completely still and charge for Bide to work, as my Rikishi can keep hitting you again and again and again! Do you really think he can stand up to that kind of power?”“I do!” Oprah shouted, as Mudbutt took blow after blow. “My Mudbutt can do anything! I believe in him!”“We’ll see, little fish. Keep up the punishment Rikishi!” With each shot, the bruised Mudbutt winced. But he held firm, and the glowing intensified until Mudbutt shone across the battlefield. Rikishi was too close, too invested to back out and try to defend himself now. With a roar, Mudbutt gathered the energy of Rikishi’s incredibly powerful attacks, and fired it back double! There was a thunderous collision, causing smoke to fly up and obscure the competitors! As the smoke cleared, both Mudbutt and Rikishi were down. The audience held their breath. Mudbutt stirred, groaned and, with a final cry of effort, was able to climb to his feet! The audience broke out in applause! “Makuhita is unable to battle! Marshtomp wins!” The battle over, Oprah ran onto the field and hugged Mudbutt, but stopped when she realised he was groaning in pain. “Oh, sorry! You rest up in your Poké ball.”Brawly was grinning again as he returned Rikishi to his Poké ball. “You’ve earned a long rest, buddy. Now, little fish!” He warmly shook Oprah’s hand as the audience cheered for both competitors. “That was incredible dude! You’ve more than earned this.”Oprah won the Knuckle Badge! (-----) After the battle, Brawly had told Oprah that his friend Steven Stone had been in town, and was interested in a mural in Granite Cave. She had retrieved Ham Lincoln and Meowth from the Pokémon Centre, and left Mudbutt and John Seeda there to give them a chance to recuperate from the ferocious Gym battle. (You know, these battles are much more pedestrian in the game. Mudbutt uses Water Gun a few times and wipes out the weaker Pokémon. But where’s the fun in that?) True, Meowth and Ham Lincoln weren’t the most formidable party, but Ham Lincoln could always Teleport them back to the Pokémon Centre if things got hairy. She found Steven past where a line of NPCs had suspiciously been blocking the entrance earlier. Steven Stone is a very important NPC. The game is very unsubtle about this. “Hmm. Oprah, is it? Look at this.” Oprah looked at the mural. It depicted a massive… Pokémon? It had to be a Pokémon. But it looked like no Pokémon Oprah had ever seen before. And the destruction it was inflicting, it almost couldn't be a Pokémon. “This is a Primal Form of the Legendary Pokémon Groudon. It’s a legendary Pokémon not seen since ancient times.”Groudon is a very important Legendary Pokémon. The game is very unsubtle about this. “Oh, but I’ve blathered on about facts completely unimportant to the narrative for far too long. Did you need something?” Oprah handed him the letter. “Why thank you. It must have been a great deal of trouble to track me down. Here, for your troubles, a Technical Machine containing one of my favourite moves, Steel Wing.” Because nobody in the Stone family ever believes in exchanging money for goods and services. “Thank you.”“Before you go, may I ask you… what do you think of this? A primal world, lost to time, and a Legendary Pokémon doing such things, causing such terror… perhaps the greatest threat our world has ever known.”Oprah answered honestly. “It’s scary, especially to think a Pokémon could do such a thing.”“Indeed. Pokémon are our friends, but they are also incredibly powerful.” He turned an eye to Oprah. “But power is not inherently bad. I heard about your Gym battle with Brawly. You are your team have immense promise. Why, I don’t doubt you could perhaps be the Champion someday. If you keep training, of course.” With that, the enigmatic man said his farewells. (-----) Mudbutt and John Seeda had recovered from the Gym battle and were in high spirits. True, John Seeda had lost again, but a move he taught Mudbutt had been essential to victory. He could live with that. Oprah went to see Mr. Briney, who had a message for her. “Lassie! I’ve just received a message from Mr. Stone! He’s very grateful for you delivering that letter, but he also asks that you accompany the Devon Goods you recovered from the Team Magma grunt to a Captain Stern in Slateport City!”Oprah was sceptical. “That you just happened to have on your ship the entire time.”“Aye, lassie.”“Is Slateport City nice?""Aye.""Then let’s go!” PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), M, Level 18, Water/Earth, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), M. Level 17, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), F, Level 14, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Ham Lincoln (Abra) M, Level 14, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Audience ParticipationThese would probably be easier if I didn't keep making them longer. Or trying to write accents. Anyway, we've got a choice! Please pick a Pokémon and a name, or post your support for someone else's choice and name. Under 12 characters and no profanity.1: Electrike (Electric) 2: Minun (Electric) 3: Gulpin (Poison) 4: Voltorb (Electric)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2017 1:37:06 GMT -5
Hmmm...
I vote for a Voltorb named Lonzo.
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Post by Roy Batty's Pet Dove on Nov 11, 2017 1:53:27 GMT -5
There's no way that a Voltorb is only capable of generating one volt of electric potential between two points of a conductor, so I vote you catch a Voltorb, name it Multi-Volt Orb, and then file a class action lawsuit within the game against the people who name the Pokemon for false advertising.
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Post by ganews on Nov 11, 2017 9:52:24 GMT -5
1: Electrike (Electric) It's Electrike! "Boogiewoogie"
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Post by Rainbow Rosa on Nov 11, 2017 10:54:55 GMT -5
Blobbert the Gulpin
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Post by dwarfoscar on Nov 11, 2017 15:05:47 GMT -5
Number 2 : A Minun that you'll call Pikachu.
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 12, 2017 6:30:14 GMT -5
Chapter 9: A Sudden Encounter! Miraculous Contest Scouting!In which Oprah continues being an unpaid intern for the Devon Corporation, some dude named Maxie shows up, and scouting happens“We’ve arrived in Slateport City, lassie!” Mr. Briney called out. Peeko cawcawed above. As with much of Hoenn, Slateport City was alive with the sounds and sights of the sea. From the sandy beach filled with tourists and trainers, to the lighthouse which shone out for miles at night guiding ships into harbor. A thriving marketplace presented the best shopping destination this side of Lilycove City, where market stalls sold everything from Pokémon dolls to seaweed. “I believe our journey is done lassie. But anytime you need to sail, just give us a call and Peeko and I will be there in a Goldeen's flick.” Mr. Briney and his Wingull fondly bid Oprah farewell, and she set off to find Captain Stern. (Where did I get the idea that sailors are Scottish? I blame Prole.) Oprah managed to find a large warehouse where Captain Stern’s operation was located, but they told her he was at the Oceanic Museum and asked her to deliver the goods to him there. Because she couldn’t just drop the goods off at the warehouse, you see. On the way, she passed the Slateport City Contest Hall, a building dedicated to hosting Pokémon Contest Spectaculars. They’re basically dog shows if dogs were as intelligent as humans and magical powers. Pokémon would perform in these events, exhibiting their power but also their personality. Meowth left her Poké ball and tried to pull Oprah towards the Contest Hall. Oprah sighed, picking Meowth up. Meowth meowed sadly as they walked away. “Later, Meowth. We’ve already been in multiple battles for these Goods, I’d rather hand them off as quickly as possible.”(-----) Oprah found Captain Stern poring over papers on the top floor of the Oceanic Museum. “If this goes here, and then we do that with this, but what about the top left rudder configurative doohickey? And-“ “Excuse me, are you Captain Stern?” Oprah interjected politely. She was a little bit tired of this errand by now. “Oh, yes! Why do you ask- oh, are those the Goods I ordered from Devon? Marvellous! Thank you so much for bringing it all this way!” “Oh, it was no trouble at all.” She lied. Captain Stern took the goods from Oprah with a gleam in his eye. “With this we can finally get started on our ocean-floor expeditions!” Oprah may not have been paid for her labour, but she was glad that the Goods were finally at their destination and there was no further- “I CLAIM THESE GOODS FOR TEAM MAGMA!”Oh for the love of Arceus. Still the bloke on the left. It was the Team Magma grunt from Petalburg Forest. And Rusturf Tunnel. While Oprah was underwhelmed, Captain Stern was considerably more whelmed. “W-what! Who are you?!”Team Magma grunt pointed dramatically. “I AM A MEMBER OF THE RIGHTEOUS TEAM MAGMA! AND YOU HAD BETTER BEWARE, BECAUSE Maxie told me if I screw up again he’s kicking me and Poochie out of Team Magma. SO I’M A OUTLAW WITH NOTHING TO LOSE.”Oprah sighed. “Let’s get this over with. Mudbutt, I choose you!”The Team Magma grunt noticed her standing behind Captain Stern, and visibly deflated. “Oh. it’s you. Why is it always you? Poochie, go!” vs Yeah, you know how this goes. The Team Magma grunt looked sorrowful as he returned his defeated Poochie to its Poké ball. “Um, look, can you just give me the Devon Goods? I’d really appreciate it.”Captain Stern had gone from terrified to confused. “Um… no?”“I really need this job. Without it, Poochie and I would be on the street. What if I bought them from you?”“I’m sorry sir, but these goods are needed for the advancement of science. They’re also too expensive to replace.” Captain Stern explained, almost apologetically. The door slammed open. A man all in red entered the room, accompanied by two henchmen. With a withering gaze, he addressed the defeated Team Magma grunt. “I wondered what was taking you so long to seize a simple case. Do I take it you are stymied by a mere child?”This is Maxie. He designed all the outfits in Team Magma personally. The Team Magma grunt stared at the floor. “Um, yes, sir, but-““Silence, you simpleton! You have failed Team Magma for the last time. You have failed me for the last time. I, Maxie, leader of Team Magma, terminate your employment effective immediately!” The former Team Magma grunt left the room sadly. Makes you wonder why Maxie trusted the task to him in the first place. “And now to you, child.” Oprah and Captain Stern were still there, fidgeting uncomfortably. It was awkward watching someone get fired. “Your eyes gleam with a fierce determination. I believe I see why my former associate was unable to stand against you.”“Thanks?” Oprah offered. Maxie steepled his fingers together in that way all villains do. “Indeed. So instead of crushing you here today, I will instead convince you of the worthiness of our cause, so that you two may see the light and join Team Magma. You see, the core tenets of our ideology-”Okay, so for this part, just imagine a montage of Maxie giving an inspiring but very long tirade about the villainy of the ocean. And how for the good of humankind and Pokémonkind, he was going to expand the land mass and shrink the ocean by any means necessary. He spoke with great fire and conviction, but also at length. Terrible, terrible length. “Ultimately the Goods are unimportant.” He snapped his fingers. Oprah and Captain Stern startled awake, wondering if they had missed anything important. “I will take my leave, child, as I have more important business elsewhere. But I must warn you. Do not stand in Team Magma’s way again. We will do what we must for the advancement of society, and it matters not who stands in our way.” Oprah squirmed under his intense gaze. ”We are done here.”Maxie and his henchmen left. After a pause, Captain Stern laughed nervously . “Well, that was a tense situation! Thanks for helping me out and for delivering the Goods!”Quest Complete! +500 Experience (-----) Later, Oprah was at the market looking to destress with some recreational therapy. It’s not every day you find yourself facing down a criminal organisation with vague and nefarious aims at reshaping the world. Out of nowhere, Ham Lincoln emerged from his Poké ball and started glowing! The market grew more crowded as Mudbutt, John Seeda, and Meowth came out to congratulate their teammate, and nearby onlookers peered in to see what was happening. Ham Lincoln has evolved into Kadabra! Chalk it up to the +500 quest experience. Oprah pointed her Pokédex at Kadabra. “Kadabra. The Psi Pokémon. Kadabra emits a peculiar alpha wave if it develops a headache. Only those people with a particularly strong psyche can hope to become a trainer of this Pokémon.” Oprah grew a little nervous, wondering if she possessed a particularly strong psyche. Ham Lincoln climbed on a nearby soapbox <I AM AWOKEN! The fire of Maxie’s determination has inspired me to change the world! Starting with the grave injustice where Pokémon are kept as pets by our human overlords! For too long-> Oprah, not realizing what Ham Lincoln was saying, had interrupted him with a hug. “I’m so proud of you!”<UNHAND ME!> Ham Lincoln responded in a thunderous and futile rage. “Would your Kadabra like Poké treat?” A nearby stall-owner offered. “Free, as congratulations for his big day!” Ham Lincoln grudgingly accepted the treat. <The day of liberation cannot be delayed indefinitely by delicious snacks.> He warned. <Oh wow this is so good. Is that hazelnut?>(-----) It had gotten late, so Oprah booked a room at the Pokémon Centre. Providing rooms, supplies, and free medical treatment for human and Pokémon alike, Pokémon Centres were an invaluable resource to young trainers. The next day, Oprah returned to the Contest Hall. Meowth was riding on her head, eagerly taking in the sights. Nearby she saw a very famous Contest star, Lisia, giving an interview to a crowd of journalists. "See, that's Lisia." Oprah whispered to Meowth. "You can see her famous Pokémon partner with her as well, Ali."Ali is majestic as fleek. “And that’s why I always add a pinch of coriand- gaaaaaaasp!” Lisia actually said gasp. “Great news everyone! It’s time for an impromptu episode of Lisia’s Miraculous Contest Scouting! You, there, the young lady staring at me with the Skitty!”“Oh, um… I'm sorry, I didn't mean to… I'm Oprah, what's up?” Lisia swept over, a throng of cameras and journalists following her to focus on a tongue-tied Oprah. “What’s up is you’re going to be the next Contest star!” Oprah wasn’t quite following. “I can see you’re a very powerful trainer, you probably already have some Gym badges. But this is very different! Why, I think you’re ready to participate in a Contest today! I’ll provide you with everything you need to get started on your contest journey!” Lisia took Oprah by the arm and started leading her to a changing room. Oprah was very confused. “O-oh! Thank you?”“A new chapter of your life begins today, Oprah! And this chapter shall be called… A Sudden Encounter! Miraculous Contest Scouting!"<Literally all my dreams are coming true right now this is amaaaaaaaaaazing!> At least Meowth was happy. (-----) Lisia didn’t actually force Oprah on-stage to participate in a Pokémon Contest. But, she did give Oprah a Contest Pass (which were actually quite expensive, and it was extremely generous of her to just give one away to a random stranger) and Meowth seemed in love with the idea. And that’s how Oprah ended up performing with Meowth in a Normal Rank Cuteness Pokémon Contest Spectacular. I figured out how to send pictures from my DS to my Twitter account. Oprah and Meowth had performed to the best of their ability and had a fantastic time. However, despite their best efforts, they had only finished third. Oprah and Meowth were upset, but Lisia was as enthusiastic as ever. “You and Meowth were great out there! I just know that if you two keep at, you’ll be Contest stars someday!”Oprah wiped away a tear. “Thanks.”“The important thing is that you and your Pokémon enjoyed yourselves! This was a second chapter in your Pokémon Contest journey. And this chapter shall be called… My Big Beginning! A Heart-Pounding Contest Debut!” Oprah grinned despite herself, she couldn’t help but be perked up by the effervescent Contest star and idol. And it still blew her mind she was talking to the Lisia. Meowth still looked upset. Lisia picked her up. <They were all so amazing. I know I’m the cutest, but they could all do things I couldn’t.>Lisia smiled. “That’s right, you are the cutest. But they train, honey. Contests reflect the personality and the power of us and our Pokémon. Ali and I still train for hours every day.”<You have to train to be cute?> Meowth asked in horror. <She's not kidding.> Ali chimed in. <Every. Single. Day.><Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww>Lisia laughed and scratched behind Meowth’s ears. “Wait, you understand what Pokémon say?” Oprah asked. “A little. It’s just a knack I have. Not that I need to with Ali, she usually makes her point clear with or without words.” Ali dramatically flicked her wings. Oprah took Meowth from Lisia. “Alright! We’re going to train, we’re going to come back, and we’re going to win. Okay?”<Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine>(-----) Oprah and her party had made their way to Route 110, having decided to travel to Mauville City. It was the biggest city in Hoenn, and it was also the location of another Pokémon gym. Despite Meowth’s initial reluctance, she had taken training to heart and was clearly determined to become stronger. Much to the great surprise of Oprah, Mudbutt, and John Seeda. Ham Lincoln was still declining to train, instead practising his speeches for Pokémon liberation. Oprah was walking through a patch of longer grass when a wild Vortorb appeared! The ball-shaped Pokémon started making angry static sounds at them! “Mudbutt, I choose yo-“ Meowth emerged from her Poké ball! <I’ve got this! I’m going to be the greatest Contest star ever!> Oprah sighed. “Okay, you guys have got to stop doing that. I chose Mudbutt because he’s immune to electric attacks.” Meowth remained resolute. “Okay, Meowth, use Double-Slap!”Meowth unleashed a flurry of adorable little slaps with her tiny paws. But Voltorb’s special ability, Static, paralyzed Meowth with an electric current! She couldn't move, and was unable to dodge as Voltorb unleashed a furious Rollout attack. Meowth was bowled over! “Meowth! Are you okay? Can you get up?” She climbed to her feet, Voltorb was rumbling back for another attack. “Okay, Meowth, use Tail Whip!” Meowth’s tail caught Voltorb in the middle of a Rollout and launched it into the air, and Voltorb landed with a thud! Oprah threw a Poké ball at the stunned Voltorb! The Poké ball shook once… twice… three times, and then settled! Oprah caught a Voltorb! Welcome to the party, Lonzo Ball. (He’s an American basketball player.) Oprah turned her Pokédex to the new party member. “Voltorb. The Ball Pokémon. Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.”Meowth was unsteady on her feet, but proud of her second capture. Oprah picked her up. “Great job Meowth. I'll give you a Cheri Berry for the paralysis, and we'll get you back to the Pokémon centre for a proper pampering.” Meowth purred happily. PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), M, Level 19, Water/Ground, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), M, Level 19, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), F, Level 17, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Ham Lincoln (Kadabra), Level 17, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Lonzo Ball (Voltorb), Level 13, Electric, Lonely, Takes plenty of siestas. Audience ParticipationWe have another choice coming up! Also, at some point in the future, there's going to have a choice between the Pokémon who haven't been in any of the choices because they were a type Oprah already had and I'm trying to get type diversity. So things to look forward to. Remember, please post a choice and a nickname, or post your support for a choice and nickname someone else already posted.1: Illumise (Bug) 2: Volbeat (Bug) 3: Aron (Steel/Rock) 4: Mawile (Steel/Fairy)
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Post by Rainbow Rosa on Nov 12, 2017 10:36:15 GMT -5
An Illumise named Anthrax
(because Volbeat is the name of a metal band, and Anthrax is a metal band, and also an odd name for a cute bug thing)
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Post by Roy Batty's Pet Dove on Nov 12, 2017 13:31:56 GMT -5
An Illumise named Anthrax(because Volbeat is the name of a metal band, and Anthrax is a metal band, and also an odd name for a cute bug thing) Wouldn't Mercyful Fate be a more appropriate name, because Denmark?
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Post by 🐍 huss 🐍 on Nov 12, 2017 13:34:18 GMT -5
By that pose, Volbeat seems insecure, so its name will be Body Issues.
Or a Mawile named HairDentata.
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Post by dwarfoscar on Nov 12, 2017 13:35:27 GMT -5
That Mawile feels like a Khloe to me
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 12, 2017 18:16:02 GMT -5
By that pose, Volbeat seems insecure, so its name will be Body Issues. Or a Mawile named HairDentata. All this time I've spent playing Pokemon and I've never considered that Pokemon might have body issues. They're all beautiful the way they are.
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Post by fab on Nov 13, 2017 8:30:42 GMT -5
Mawile = NIGHTMARE FUEL
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 13, 2017 17:28:12 GMT -5
Aww, you don't think it's cute? Business in the front, party in the back
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Post by fab on Nov 13, 2017 17:51:07 GMT -5
Aww, you don't think it's cute? Business in the front, party in the back I can't tell which may be the business in the front part, although I thoroughly approve of this sentiment in practically every other relevant application. hence my possible existential dilemma
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 14, 2017 8:13:16 GMT -5
Chapter 10: Making It in MauvilleOprah reaches the biggest city of the Hoenn region and meets an old friend on the way.Oprah was still making her way through Route 110, a grassy route surrounded by water. Mudbutt was having a swim, Meowth was practicing pouncing on strands of grass, Ham Lincoln was nibbling on a Poké treat, and John Seeda had found a partner in pointless tumbling with Lonzo Ball. “John Seeda, stop throwing Lonzo Ball around like a… ball.” Oprah remonstrated as John threw Lonzo into the air. <I’M HELPING THEM DO SUPER BACKFLIPS YOU DON’T GET IT> John was also kind enough to catch Lonzo. <THAT WAS SO COOL DO IT AGAIN><Wait, I want to try something I saw humans doing on a television. I think they called it “sock-er”>Thankfully Oprah was not privy to this conversation that could only end well. Before anyone got hurt, someone rode up to them on a bicycle. “Hey Oprah. Thought you'd be back in Littleroot by now.”Brendan’s back! The trainers and their Pokémon caught up over a meal. Brendan had clearly been busy; his Wailmer bounced around in the lake with Mudbutt and his Slugma was sunbaking on a rock. But perhaps the most dramatic change was with Arcko. In that he wasn't Arcko anymore. It’s Massko now. I’m using the French names to signpost that Brendan is still a douche. John Seeda and Massko gave each other nods of acknowledgement. Cool grass types have to stick together. Brendan talked about how after losing to Roxanne he had headed home to Littleroot Town, where his father had encouraged him to continue his Pokémon journey – “He’s not always the worst… I guess”, Brendan muttered. After that he had travelled around, finding and befriending Wailmer and Slugma. Oprah recounted her tales, how she won the Rustboro Gym running into Team Magma grunt again, – “Darkrai, are you okay?” – meeting Devon Stone, travelling to Dewford, winning a second Gym, meeting the leader of Team Magma in Slateport City – *stunned, horrified silence* – and being scouted by Lisia herself. “Wow! Did you get her autograph!” The normally dour Brendan was actually a huge fan of Lisia, as it turned out. “Yup!” Oprah triumphantly showed him the piece of paper. Brendan was clearly impressed. “This is so cool! And you have two badges already! You’ve gotten heaps stronger since we first battled. In fact… could we have a battle?”(-----) “Massko, use Fury Cutter!” Massko sprung forward, interrupting John Seeda’s Razor Wind attack and striking him down with a single blow. “John Seeda, are you okay? Your Grovyle is really strong, Brendan.” Oprah withdrew John Seeda. “Thanks.” Brendan grinned. “Plus, Fury Cutter is a Bug move. Your Nuzleaf is Grass/Dark, so it did even more damage.”Oprah stopped to think. Both were down two Pokémon in their 3v3, and of the Pokémon she had left, she wasn’t sure who to use. Mudbutt is a Water/Ground type and would take super effective damage against a Grass type. And Ham Lincoln was vulnerable to Bug type moves. There was only one thing for it. “Go, Meowth!” vs Really. “Massko, another Fury Cutter attack! They deal more damage if you use them consecutively!”“Meowth, dodge!” Massko was too fast, and Meowth was sent flying back. The scrappy future Contest star landed on her feet though, and Oprah had a plan. “Meowth, use Attract!”“Wait, what’s Attract?” Brendan was confused, and did not grow any less confused as Meowth nuzzled up against Massko’s leg and purred. “Massko, do… something!” But Massko was immobilised by affection! I don’t know how it works either. “Now, Meowth, use Tail Whip!” Meowth wagged her tail cutely at Massko to weaken his resolve. I don’t know how this move works either, but it lowers the opposing Pokémon’s defence by one stage. Let’s just say Meowth is a very unconventional battler. “Massko, listen to me! Use Fury Cutter again!” Massko seemed to snap out of it, and with incredible speed ran in and hit Meowth before she was able to try and dodge, again. But Meowth was still standing! Fury Cutter only increases in power if it’s used consecutively, and Massko paused long enough for the move to stop building power. It didn't look like it would take much to finish Meowth off though. “Meowth, use Copycat!” Meowth was able to imitate Massko’s last move perfectly, slashing Massko with a super effective Fury Cutter! Massko looked stunned. Brendan tried to reassure him, “Massko, you’ve dealt with worse! Finish Skitty off with a Quick Attack!” But Massko was still frozen by Meowth's Attract. Oprah looked to go for the win. “Now, Meowth! Copycat!” Meowth’s second Fury Cutter, powered by consecutive use, super effective against Grass types, and against Massko’s lowered defences, was enough to take the bigger Pokémon down! Brendan returned the defeated Massko to his Poké ball. “Woah. Good battle. Your Skitty is incredible.”<Yes. I am.> Meowth smirked, as Oprah affectionately patted her. After the battle, Brendan and Oprah healed their parties with Potions and Berries. “Hey, uh… I was on my way to Slateport, but…” Brendan looked around awkwardly. “If you’re headed to Mauville, I should go with you. So you don't get lost. I know you’re new here.” Oprah stared at him. “And if Team Magma shows up again. I mean, I know you dealt with them. But you might need help. Not that you need help, because, you know-“So yeah they’re travelling together again. (That is really how that battle went. I thought I might actually lose a battle in a Pokémon game. I’m handicapping myself in various ways to make this run more challenging, but that’s still ridiculous. Against all odds Hero Meowth the Skitty saved the day. I think she’s my new favourite Pokémon.) (-----) Welcome to Mauville City! Mauville City is a massive indoor multi-levelled city and the figurative and literal centre of the Hoenn region. They entered on the ground level, where most of the foot traffic came through. Stores and attractions littered the main walkway, which wrapped around a central park where sunlight came in through a… I guess a sunroof? A Pokémon Centre was on the ground floor, as well as the Mauville Gym run by Wattson. “You know, not too long ago Mauville City looked very different. Wattson had the idea to renovate the city based on Lumiose City in the Kalos region.”Oprah nodded. “And if you’re interested by this tie-in, then please consider buying Pokémon X or Y to learn what the game is referencing here.”The second floor of Mauville City was a residential level apartment complex, only accessible by residents of the area. And the top floor was the roof of the complex, a grassy park where people relax and enjoy this Pokémon version of Silicon Valley. Don’t worry, I’m sure Wattson also established low-income housing as well as progressive housing policies to ensure residents aren’t priced out of the area. Meanwhile, somewhere in Mauville City… A squadron of inexplicably uniformed Team Magma grunts entered Mauville City, unknown to Oprah or Brendan. But apparent to literally everyone else in the area, because they were wearing the uniforms displaying their allegiance to a criminal syndicate. “I know we have unspecified nefarious plans in Fallarbor Town, but it’s such a long way there. Can’t we stop and rest in Mauville City first?” The leader rubbed his chin and considered. “Agreed. The journey from Slateport City, the site of our previous nefarious deeds, to Fallarbor Town, the town to the north where we have next planned our nefarious deeds, is long and arduous. We should stop here and rest while the player explores the area and defeats the Mauville Gym.”The handholding is real, and a reminder that I’m playing a game for small children. Don’t judge me. (-----) After a sightseeing journey around Mauville City, Oprah, Brendan and their Pokémon were relaxing on the park area on the roof of the complex. Oprah, Mudbutt, Brendan, and Massko had all gone to an ice cream stand to pick up some treats for the group. Ham Lincoln was using their absence to try and foment dissent in Oprah’s party, but it wasn’t going well. <Do you not yearn to break the chains of your imprisonment and freed from the yoke of human oppression?!> Ham Lincoln implored. Lonzo Ball was unconvinced. <Imprisonment? These smaller mes aren’t chains. We can leave whenever we want.> He meant Poké balls. Lonzo wasn’t a fan of the b-word. You know, the one in his name. Ham Lincoln throw his hands up in exasperation. <The chains are figurative! They’re in your head!> <I wanted to get 'captured'. Thanks to Oprah I’ve travelled the world, I evolved from a Seedot, and I learned how to do backflips!> John Seeda argued. To reinforce his point, and because he really enjoyed doing them, he did a backflip. <I’m going to become a Contest star! And I live inside now. You can’t take that away from me!> Meowth insisted. <We’re outside all the time. We’re outside right now.><Yes but there’s a picnic blanket. See? You’ve really become a downer since you evolved, Floating Pillow.> Ham Lincoln was about to retort, when- “We’re baaaaaaaaack!” Oprah and group had returned with ice cream for everyone. Ham Lincoln crossed his arms as everyone tucked in. “Ham Lincoln, I got you one with crushed nuts mixed in since I know that’s your favourite.”<You win this round, fascist.> Ham Lincoln muttered. <What was that?> Mudbutt asked. Ham Lincoln averted his gaze. <… nothing><That’s what I thought, Floating Pillow.> Mudbutt said. Or, taunted. Mudbutt is kind of a jerk sometimes. Ham Lincoln grumbled as he ate his ice cream. (-----) That night Oprah travelled out to Route 117, to the west of Mauville City. She wanted to look up at the stars and quietly reflect on the journey that had brought her to where she was today. Of course, she had Pokémon now. Meowth had quickly gotten bored of quiet reflection and wandered off, and nearby John Seeda and Lonzo were practising their gymnastics. Ham Lincoln was practising non-violent resistance and remaining in his Poké ball. Oprah had discovered that Lonzo refused to answer to the full title Lonzo Ball due to their sensitivity to the word ‘Ball’. Weird, but it was no biggie to just call them Lonzo. Lonzo seemed much happier with the change. John Seeda hit the ground with a thud. <I’ve almost got the hang of this double backflip.><Yeah that was so close!> Lonzo encouraged. <No, it really wasn’t.> Mudbutt heckled. Oprah nudged Mudbutt. She had developed a sense for when Mudbutt was making fun of John Seeda even though she lacked an understanding of the Pokémon language. The key contextual clues were Mudbutt was talking to John Seeda. “Leave him alone.”<Fine. He wasn't though.> Oprah put a hand on Mudbutt’s back and they watched the stars together. Mudbutt was definitely a jerk, but he was her jerk. Meowth was wandering through some long grass when she bumped into a Bug Pokémon, Illumise. <Um… hi?> Meowth offered. <Sorry, I’m kind of distracted at the- wait, you’re a Trainer Pokémon!>Meowth covered her eyes. <Oh no you’re about to hit me wild Pokémon always try to hit me-><No, no!> Illumise reassured her. <It’s just… do you think your trainer could use an extra Pokémon? I need to get out of here.><Oh. Sure!>Illumise looked worried. <Is your trainer a good trainer? Do they battle a lot? I don’t really like battling.><She’s great! We’re inside a lot, and she’s always giving us treats.> Meowth felt warm just talking about being inside and eating treats. <And it’s okay if you don’t want to fight. Anyone looks at you funny, I’ll take care of them. I’m kind of the best ever at battling.><Okay, that sounds good. Where are they?> Illumise replied, excited and a little scared. Meowth led the wild Illumise to Oprah, where she nudged at an empty Poké ball until Oprah got the hint. <Yay I caught another Pokémon I’m the best!> Meowth cheered. Say hello to Anthrax, the nicest deadly infection you ever met. Oprah pointed her Pokédex at the new party member. “Illumise. The Firefly Pokémon. Illumise attracts a swarm of Volbeat using a sweet fragrance.” Anthrax wrinkled her nose at the mention of Volbeat. “Once the Volbeat have gathered, this Pokémon leads the lit-up swarm in drawing geometric designs on the canvas of the night sky.”“Hey, is that a Volbeat over- huh?” Anthrax had already dived inside her new Poké ball. “Maybe we should get out of here.”PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), M, Level 25, Water/Ground, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), M, Level 22, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), F, Level 22, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Ham Lincoln (Kadabra), M, Level 22, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Lonzo (Voltorb), Level 22, Electric, Lonely, Takes plenty of siestas Anthrax (Illumise), Level 20, F, Bug, Quiet, Good perseverance Audience ParticipationWe’re just about up to the Mauville Gym! The leader, Wattson, uses a Magneton as his signature Pokémon. What have you got for nicknames?
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Post by ganews on Nov 14, 2017 8:38:33 GMT -5
We’re just about up to the Mauville Gym! The leader, Wattson, uses a Magneton as his signature Pokémon. What have you got for nicknames? Fucking magneton, how does it work? Name it "Nabin".
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Post by 🐍 huss 🐍 on Nov 14, 2017 11:40:36 GMT -5
UUUUUU+++++++ooo...
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 16, 2017 20:20:34 GMT -5
Chapter 11: An Electrifying Encounter!In which I make a comically easy Gym battle appear slightly more competitive with puns and padding(Note: Due to a save file mishap where I forgot to save the game, there is now a different Anthrax.)For the past week Oprah had mostly been taking it pretty easy. There was so much to do and see in and around Mauville City. Rydel of Rydel's Cycles had given her a bicycle for a promise that she would ride throughout Hoenn telling people of his store. The Winstrate Family up in Route 111 had challenged her to a four on one gauntlet battle, and after she won they had treated her to a home-cooked meal and regaled her with tales of the other Winstrate, who had left home to challenge the Pokémon League in Ever Grande City. She and Brendan cycled down to Slateport City to visit the nearby Trick House, where an eccentric man named the Trick Master had subjected them to a mid-sized maze built in his backyard. But now it was time. She was going to challenge the Mauville Gym, led by the eccentric yet brilliant- wait, is that who I think it is? It's Wally! Wally was arguing with his uncle by the Mauville City Gym. "You said that my health was way better since moving to Verdanturf. I want to challenge the Gym to see how strong I've become!""But don't you think you're overdoing it, challenging a gym right away?" His uncle reasoned. "No! Spronkles and I together, we can do anything! Just- hey, Oprah!" Wally noticed Oprah, waving her over. "Spronkles and I have grown way stronger since we met! We've grown together! I need to prove that to you and my uncle! Please... will you help me one more time? I need you to battle me!" Wally spoke with a fire and determination Oprah hadn't seen when she helped him catch his first Pokémon. Oprah hadn't planned to have a battle just before challenging a Gym, but oy vey, those puppy dog eyes. Even his concerned uncle seemed to be melting. "Okay, let's do it! Lonzo, I choose you!""Spronkles! I believe in you!" vs Okay, Wally is a darling boy and I wish him the best in all things. But this was not a challenging match. Wally and Spronkles offered minimal resistance as Lonzo showed off how he'd grown since joining Oprah's team. Despite giving it his all, Spronkles was handily dispatched with a powerful Electro Ball. Wally teared up as he withdrew Spronkles. "I'm sorry, Spronkles. I couldn't do it..." A single tear fell. He really is a ridiculously darling boy. His uncle placed a hand on his back. "Now, there's no need to be so hard on yourself. You and Spronkles have grown at a remarkable rate. What's keeping the two of you from getting even stronger? Why don't we head back to Verdanturf and get a good meal into you and Spronkles? I'm making my speciality tonight." Wally looked up, wiping his eyes, and silently nodded. His uncle beamed. Wally turned to Oprah. "Oprah... I'm definitely going to get stronger. And when I do... I'm going to need... I mean, can I call you... my r-riv-" Wally was blushing furiously. "Nothing! Forget it!"Wally dashed away. Wally's uncle turned to follow, then paused. "I just realised that you must be the young lady who helped him catch his Pokémon." Oprah nodded. "Thank you so much for that. He's always been a quiet, frail boy, but ever since getting a Pokémon he's been... you should come around to visit, sometime. If you're ever in Verdanturf Town." He shook Oprah's hand and followed Wally. (-----) It's time for a Gym Challenge! Mauville Gym was another maze, this time set with walls of electricity. Thankfully this one wasn't set in the dark - the worst thing that happened in Dewford was she stubbed her toe on a dumbbell. Walls of crackling electricity are a serious workplace health and safety hazard. Oprah knew the routine by now, picking her way through obstacles, solving puzzles, testing her worth against students training under Wattson to one day take over the Gym. (Wattson's students were well-trained, but their Electric Pokémon were utterly helpless against a Ground type like Mudbutt. She wondered if it could really be that easy to get her next Gym badge. Surely as a Gym Leader, Wattson would have some measures to counteract the Ground type... right?) Wattson greeted her in the arena. Mauville City was the biggest city in Hoenn, and Oprah had been developing some buzz as a challenger with two Gym wins so far. This meant she was performing in front of the largest audience she had ever seen. Wattson greeted her with a great booming laugh. "Welcome, young one! How did you like my doors?" He laughed again. The audience buzzed and chattered in anticipation. Are those cameras? Oprah couldn't help but be a little nervous. But with Mudbutt by her side, she could achieve anything. "Years ago, I achieved my dream of remodelling this city! Now I live to see the next generation of Pokémon trainers step forward and make their mark on the world! Trainers like you, I hope. Are you ready?" She was. "Then I, Wattson, shall electrify you!""This is an official Pokémon league Gym battle! Oprah, of Littleroot Town, will be challenging the Leader of Mauville Gym, Wattson! Each trainer will use three Pokémon! There will be no substitutions! The battle will end when either trainer has run out of Pokémon!"Wattson and Oprah drew their respective Poké balls. "Magnemite, let's show the young lady what we can do!""Mudbutt, I choose you!" vs Wattson decided that with Marshtomp's decisive type advantage, his Magnemite should move first. "Magnemite, use Tackle!" Magnemite launched themselves at Mudbutt, seeking to use their hard Steel exterior to inflict damage. But Mudbutt caught him, again displaying the deceptively strong grip of his flippers! "Mudbutt, use Mud Bomb!" Right in Magnemite's face, Mudbutt unleashed a furious Mud Bomb at Magnemite! The Ground type move dealt super-effective damage against Electric types and Steel types, causing tremendous damage to Magnemite. Magnemite remained in the fight though. Barely. Wattson noticed that Mudbutt's attack had caused a puddle of mud at Mudbutt's feet. "Very well done, but we've got a few tricks of our own for Ground types! Magnemite, use Thunder Wave on the mud!""Mudbutt, brace yourself!" The mud conducted the electricity that Mudbutt would normally be immune to, but he was still unfazed. Mudbutt was made of sterner stuff than most Pokémon. "Now, finish Magnemite with Water Gun!" A torrent of water crashed into Magnemite and knocked the Pokémon out! "Magnemite is unable to battle! Marshtomp is the winner!"Wattson returned Magnemite to his Poké ball. "Your Marshtomp is very impressive. But don't think the electricity will fizzle out just because you've grounded yourself! Voltorb, go!" vs If it worked once, it could work again, right? "Mudbutt, use Mud Bomb!" Wattson laughed heartily. "You'll have to be a bit faster than that! Voltorb, dodge!" Voltorb was a very speedy Pokémon, as Oprah knew from raising Lonzo. Mudbutt lost track of the ball Pokémon as it sped around the arena. "Now, Voltorb, use Rollout!" Voltorb went thudding into Mudbutt's back, but Mudbutt was again unfazed. Oprah wanted to counter-attack, but what could she do when Voltorb was moving too quickly to hit? Voltorb rolled into Mudbutt again, striking with more force as they built up speed. Oprah noticed Voltorb spin to the side to avoid a puddle of mud, and she had an idea. "Mudbutt, soak the ground! I want the arena to be a giant mud patch!" Mudbutt was thrilled. He really loved mud. Oprah knew from training Lonzo that mud was the one thing guaranteed to stop the spherical Pokémon in their tracks. Sure enough, Wattson's Voltorb completely failed to gain traction on the slip and slide arena, leaving him vulnerable to attack. "Voltorb, boost your defences with Charge!" Wattson called out. But it didn't help. "Mudbutt, use Mud Bomb!" Unable to use their speed to dodge, Voltorb was knocked out! "Voltorb is unable to battle! Marshtomp is the winner!"Wattson whistled through his teeth. "You've got some moves, Oprah. But the spark hasn't died yet! I choose you, Nabin!" vs "Nabin, use Magnet Bomb!""Mudbutt, use Mud Bomb!"In two slow-to-fire attacks, Nabin summoned blue orbs of light and Mudbutt coughed up a fearsome ball of mud. The two Pokémon fired their bombs in a test of strength, causing an explosion! Clouds of dust and smoke obscured the arena. Nabin was the first Pokémon to recover from the shock, and Wattson looked to take advantage. "Nabin, use Supersonic!" "Mudbutt, use the mud in the arena to evade!"Nabin tried to get a lock on Mudbutt to use radio waves to disorient him, but Mudbutt was too fast in the mud from the previous battle. Mudbutt used Voltorb's strategy from the previous battle, surfing around in the mud too quickly "Nabin, use Magnet Bomb again!" "Mudbutt, dodge it!"Nabin summoned magnetic orbs of light and fired them at Mudbutt, who quickly slid out of the way. To Oprah and Mudbutt's surprise, the orbs of light promptly did a right hand turn and followed Mudbutt across the field! Wattson laughed uproariously. "Flying magnets, how do they work?!" Mudbutt ran out of room to evade, and the bombs attached themselves to Mudbutt and exploded! "Mudbutt! Are you okay?" In the smoke around the explosion, Oprah could just make out a... it was Mudbutt! He had dived into the mud to nullify the effects of the blast, and Wattson and Nabin hadn't realised it yet! "Mudbutt, now, get in close and Mud Bomb!" "Huh? Where's he coming from..." Wattson and Nabin searched fruitlessly, as out of the smoke Mudbutt appeared behind Nabin and unleashed a thunderous and doubly super-effective Mud Bomb! Nabin was knocked out!" "Magneton is unable to battle! Marshtomp wins!" Oprah was stunned that Mudbutt had been able to sweep Wattson's entire team. The triumphant Mudbutt was being very humble about it as well, posing for the audience. Wattson carefully made his way across the soaked arena, gracious in defeat. "How electrifying!" He laughed. "I swell with optimism, seeing a promising young trainer like you. You and that Marshtomp could achieve great things in the future. You've earned this." The crowd cheered as Oprah took her third badge... and then Mudbutt wrapped her in a great big muddy surprise hug! Cue everyone laughs ending. PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), M, Level 25, Water/Ground, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), M, Level 23, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Ham Lincoln (Kadabra), M, Level 23, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), F, Level 22, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Lonzo (Voltorb), Level 22, Electric, Lonely, Takes plenty of siestas Anthrax (Illumise), F, Level 22, Bug, Bold, Alert to sounds Audience ParticipationHow engaged are you in the Pokémon universe? I don't know if you could guess, but I rather enjoy Pokémon and I've been playing since Pokémon Sapphire back in... damn, 2002. I've played just about every game in the series since then, missing a few in Gen 4 but following religiously since I was old enough to buy my own games. And I'm going to be buying the brand new Pokémon game tomorrow! How about you guys?
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Post by Rainbow Rosa on Nov 16, 2017 20:30:05 GMT -5
NGL, I never understood why Swampert was so much better than all the other starters. Like, seriously, it sweeps all the gyms.
And I'm not as obsessed with Pokemon as I was as a seven-year-old, but I still follow it.
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 22, 2017 5:34:45 GMT -5
Chapter 12: A Journey's End?In which oppyu needs time to play Pokémon Ultra Moon<IIIIIIIII AMMMMMM THE CHAAAAAAMPION IIIIIIII AMMMMMMM THE CHAAAAAAAMPION>Meowth the Skitty had won the Verdanturf Normal Rank Cuteness Pokémon Contest Spectacular! She was wearing her ribbon and riding atop an obliging Mudbutt, singing out to various passerbys in Verdanturf Town <NOOOOOOOO TIME FOR LOOOOOOOSERS FOR IIIIIIII AMMMM THE CHAAAAAAAMPION OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOORLD>Lisia had been at the contest, as she made a point to attend all the Pokémon Contest Spectaculars occurring in Hoenn. Lisia was a spectacularly busy person. She had eagerly congratulated Oprah and Meowth, announcing that this chapter of their lives was called I Really Did It! A Star is Born! Lisia meant that she had done it, in scouting Oprah and Meowth. She was also a spectacularly self-centred person. Lisia also warned that Normal Rank was just the beginning, and a lot of hard work and difficulty was to come. Meowth seemed to have taken that part in stride. After the contest, Oprah had returned to the home of Wally's uncle where she was staying. Wally, however, had raced out before Oprah had even made it to Verdanturf Town. He was determined to grow stronger and one day become a worthy rival to Oprah. As she got home, she ran into Wally's uncle, who was carrying a tray of food. His eyes lit up as he noticed the ribbon around Meowth's neck. "Why, congratulations! You two really did it!" He exclaimed, scratching under Meowth's chin. Oprah returned his grin. "Yeah, Meowth blew them away! They had no choice but to give her the ribbon."<Yes, yes, I'm amazing> Meowth preened. "I know you two must have had a busy day, but would you like to come with me? I'm bringing food to Wanda in the Verdanturf Tunnel." Remember, from the chapter where Oprah rescued the Peeko from the Team Rocket Grunt? A tunnel connected Rustboro City and Verdanturf Town, but during construction the machines had agitated the local Whismur, causing them to damage the tunnel with their sonic attacks and blocking the tunnel with impassable boulders. Wanda, Wally's... cousin? Her boyfriend lived in Rustboro and was hard at work trying to clear the tunnel with hand tools so as to not agitate the wild Pokémon. It was not going well. On the way, they ran into a good friend again. Brendan was coming out of the Poké Mart with supplies. "Oprah, you and Meowth won the Verdanturf Normal Rank Cuteness Pokémon Contest Spectacular! Did I get that right?""Yup! Come with us, we're going to check out the Verdanturf Tunnel." Oprah invited. "The one that was blocked up by the Whismur?" "Yes, we have the backstory, let's just go."(-----) They reached the impassable boulders. Wanda's boyfriend was going at them with a pick axe. John Seeda emerged from his Poké ball and evaluated the boulders. <Hmmmmmmmm... I've been working on something just for something like this.> While the foolish humans were distracted doing their foolish human things, he A Beautiful Mind-ed his approach. "Hey, John, what are you up to?" Oprah asked. <Just a second, foolish human.> Oprah shrugged and left him to his business. Nuzleaf thought some more, then climbed onto a nearby rock, jumped off into the wall, bounced off the wall and did a double back flip towards the boulders, and came down with massive amounts of centrifugal force with a crushing Rock Smash attack! The impassable boulders crumbled! Everyone turned to John Seeda in amazement. "Huh. I guess I should have figured John Seeda's new Rock Smash attack would have been effective at smashing rocks." Oprah mused. Wanda and her boyfriend were ecstatic, thanking Oprah profusely. But it was Wally's uncle who said something that really shook her. "You know, Rustboro and Littleroot are really close. You could be home in Littleroot in a couple of days."Brendan was appalled, but trying really hard to look like he didn't care. "Oh, you're going home? Guess you didn't want to travel around and meet more Pokémon, being a girl."Sexist jibe aside, Oprah had to think. She'd been gone from home for the longest she'd ever been gone. After all, she was just a kid, and she had travelled around to all these different cities alone. She was tired of sleeping in a tent or in Pokémon Centre rooms. And she missed her parents. But could she give up travelling with her Pokémon? "You're not really considering this, are you Oprah? We're on our Pokémon journeys! This is our chance to finally get away from our parents and meet more Pokémon! Don't you care about that?" Brendan was really bad at looking like he didn't care. Wally's uncle stepped in. "She needs time to think this through, young man. And your berating her isn't helping.""Fine!" Brendan stormed off. Oprah looked guiltily after him. "Don't you worry about him, Oprah. He's a hot-tempered young man, but he'll get over it. And you need to think about what you want for you and your Pokémon."(-----) Three people were in a room, with Team Magma banners adorning the walls. It may surprise you to know this is a Team Magma meeting. Their leader called the meeting to order. Maxie. This bloke. "Courtney, Tabitha, my trusted lieutenants. It's time for us to set our plans in motion and commence Operation Stupid Complex Plan That Will Probably Hurt A Lot Of People Including Us If It Somehow Works, Which It Probably Won't". Maxie, Courtney, and Tabitha joined together in a rousing evil laugh. Maxie, paused, considering something. "I know the Evil Overlord list says to run all our plans by a child to see if they can find any flaws with it. But must we let him name the plans?"Nobody had an answer. (-----) It had been a difficult decision, but Oprah had packed up her things and was travelling back to Littleroot Town. She was back at Route 101 now, looking at the spot where she and Mudbutt had 'rescued' Professor Birch from the wild Poochyena. She could always go exploring again, she reasoned. Meet up with Brendan again, if he didn't hate her now. Continue being Wally's rival. Head to the north of Hoenn, visit the Contest Hall in Fallarbor Town and the Pokémon Gym in Lavaridge City. But for now... she could see the lights from Littleroot Town in the twilight. It was time to go home, even if just for a little while. PartyMudbutt (Marshtomp), M, Level 25, Water/Ground, Bold, Likes to run John Seeda (Nuzleaf), M, Level 23, Grass/Dark, Hasty, Somewhat vain Ham Lincoln (Kadabra), M, Level 23, Psychic, Sassy, Somewhat vain Meowth (Skitty), F, Level 22, Normal, Sassy, Mischievous Lonzo (Voltorb), Level 22, Electric, Lonely, Takes plenty of siestas Anthrax (Illumise), F, Level 22, Bug, Bold, Alert to sounds Audience ParticipationSo this is a hiatus. Oprah and her friends will be back, but for now the only game I'm playing is Pokémon Ultra Moon. There may be some filler chapters about what Oprah and her Pokémon get up to in Littleroot Town in the meantime.
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Post by oppy all along on Nov 22, 2017 6:06:27 GMT -5
My Word document of this thread is 45 pages and almost 18,000 words. I regret nothing.
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