Set in the original region of Arciel, Legends Rising is a route-inspired, but not strictly route-based, Pokemon roleplay. Pick a faction, pick a class, and strike out into the wild to take on the League, master Contest coordination, research the mysteries of Pokemon and Arciel, and much, much more. Will you be a classic trainer? A criminal? A farmer? Choose your destiny on Legends Rising.
If there was anything that Andrew expected, as he continued to walk through the garden, it probably was not an ebony-black blur; a large Pidgey, out of nowhere, diving down to Quick Attack Inari! The vulpix would yelp from the strike, stumbling backwards a handful of paces; and Andrew, too, would have to back away. As the Pidgey backed away from Inari with a quick flap of her wings, she would follow up with a Gust; though Inari, by now, was prepared - darting back and out of the way.
As the vulpix bared her fangs and growled, the sun shining above would seem to shine a little brighter; prompting Andrew to pull his hood up a little more. However, he was ready to direct Inari; pointing at the Pidgey, and calling "Flamethrower, Inari!"
Snarling, Inari would let out a blast of flames at the Pidgey; and though she was lower level, being a fire type and having Drought active would make the already-respectable attack even stronger. The Pidgey would squawk at the flames that washed over her, darting to the side to avoid being burnt any further; before using Mirror Move, to breathe out her own blast of flames! Though Inari was struck, it thankfully wouldn't hurt as much; the Pidgey not being a fire type, and Inari being resistant to fire type attacks.
As both combatants traded blows, Andrew would prepare a normal pokeball; pulling it out of his pocket. A Heat Wave would wash over the Pidgey, briefly making her flight waver - and it would be the perfect chanse for him to throw it out, in the bird's direction. Hopefully, this fight softened her up enough, for the catch to stick...! Pokeball, go!
(And roll my second encounter too, please)
Last Edit: May 28, 2020 21:24:26 GMT by Andrew Wynn
Post by Makoto Kurumi on May 28, 2020 21:22:41 GMT
Makoto, admittedly, didn't spot the Pidgey immediately, when they passed him by. However, it was hard to miss the melodious tweeting that both they and Kuro would hear; prompting them to gaze up towards an ebony Pidgey, who was singing and tweeting his heart out, from his perch on a nearby branch. Though Kuro was initially as shy as always, even he seemed to relax from the singing; settling down in Makoto's arms, as his trainer sat down on a nearby bench.
Seeing that he had an audience, the Pidgey would tilt his head a bit, before hopping down to a lower branch, closer to Makoto and Kuro. He would soon resume his singing; tweeting along as he pleased, while Makoto and Kuro both simply relaxed and listened in. As the Pidgey began tweeting a familiar song though, Makoto would perk up a little; glancing in the bird's direction, and experimentally whistling out a few notes alongside the Pidgey.
Caught off guard, the little bird would pause; blinking in Makoto's direction, and tilting his head quizzically, at the human trying to sing along. Did they know his song? Testing the waters, the Pidgey would tweet out a few notes, and Makoto would - in response - whistle back a few of their own. Before long, the two would be whistling a duet to each other; Kuro letting out a wide yawn, as he simply relaxed and listened. As the duo sung, the Pidgey would hop down onto the bench; perched on the back of it, next to Makoto and Kuro.
Trainer and Pidgey both would whistle to each other until Makoto could whistle no more - their mouth getting dry, and the shared songs that they both knew being exhausted. Though the Pidgey seemed faintly disappointed at Makoto no longer singing with, they would still pull out a pokeball; mentioning "That singing of yours is very nice; and I think that Kuro here enjoyed it, too. Would you like to come with me, at all, so that we can sing together again sometime?" Pokeball, go! (second catch, and could you roll a third encounter for me please?)
Post by Ettie Carnall on May 28, 2020 22:02:58 GMT
Slow and careful, a Bulbasaur would lumber into view; though Ettie couldn't help a slight pout. This one wasn't really all that interesting, either! But... Maybe someone else could appreciate a pokemon like this? Nonetheless, he seemed to be an easygoing and calm fellow, like Adhara is; and just as careful as well, with how mindful his steps are, to avoid disturbing any flowers. Briefly, Ettie would wonder, if he would appreciate some food being shared with him!
"Hey there, buddy!" Ettie would chirp, kneeling down to the Bulbasaur's level. The grass type would regard her for a few moments, before croaking in a greeting of his own; plopping down in place, to regard her. "Me and Anne were gonna sit down and have some lunch; do you want to hang out with us?" Ettie questioned, sitting down on a bench, and pulling out a lunchbox; one that Azur had prepared for her, at one point. The Bulbasaur, looking interested, would hop up onto the bench next to her - Anne on the opposite side - as Ettie brought out some pokefood, a couple of sandwiches, and plenty of treats.
As Ettie set down a couple of bowls with the pokefood, Anne and the Bulbasaur both would idly chat as they ate; while Ettie, meanwhile, would eat her sandwiches - wondering who would appreciate a Bulbasaur like this one. Maybe... She had someone in mind?
"... Say," Ettie would begin, as she finished off her sandwiches - the two pokemon, too, finishing their food. "I think I know a trainer, who'd really like to meet a Bulbasaur like yourself; would you like to come with me, so I could introduce you to them?" The Bulbasaur would glance up, making a curious tilt of his head, as Ettie extended a Nest Ball in offering. Nest Ball, go! (And roll me a third encounter too, please!)
Luckily (hey, that nickname was working out, after all!), Julia didn't find Lucky fleeing from a wild Pokémon he'd accidentally ticked off. Instead, he perched on a low tree branch, watching an Alolan Vulpix with pastel green and pink accents clean herself on the ground below. She licked a front paw and then brushed it over her head; Lucky attempted to copy the movement with his wing, only to puff out the feathers on his head. Julia snickered, causing the Vulpix to twitch her ears up and look at her.
"Oh, hey!" Julia called, waving. "I like your fur. It's really pretty."
The Vulpix's tails stiffened up, and her face darkened in a blush. She glanced away, lowering her tails, before making a small sound that might have been one of thanks; it was hard to tell at that volume.
"I'm Julia, and that's Lucky," Julia continued. She looked up at the perched Pidove, who had somehow managed to make even more of a mess of his feathers, and then turned her focus back on the Vulpix to keep herself from laughing again. At the sound of his name, Lucky perked up, then flew down to stand between and to the side of Julia and the Vulpix, tilting his head between the two. "I think he was trying to copy you," Julia said, barely holding back her giggles.
The Vulpix's mouth made a little "o" of understanding. She squeaked to get Lucky's attention and then mimed rubbing her paw back over her head. Lucky copied the move to smooth out his head feathers. She demonstrated a few more times on different parts of her body, and after a bit of trial and error, Lucky looked as good as new. The Vulpix smiled softly at her work. Lucky, quickly losing focus, as usual, cooed and flew up onto Julia's shoulder, where she stroked his head with one finger.
"So, hey, do you wanna join our team?" Julia asked. She used her free hand to grab a Poké Ball and held it out in offering.
Party Status: Shadow - Lv 7 Zorua - 5/5 Energy Honey - Lv 5 Teddiursa - 5/5 Energy Lucky - Lv 3 Pidove - 5/5 Energy Coco - Lv 1 Buneary - 5/5 Energy Rufus - Lv 4 Rockruff - 5/5 Energy
Julia uses a regular Poké Ball + 10% Ranger friendship capture bonus!
Thankfully, the Pidgey would pose a problem no longer; the pokeball shaking once, then twice, then thrice, before clicking closed. Andrew would let out a heavy sigh of relief at this - Inari was starting to look a bit tuckered out, there, from fighting the higher level bird. Stepping forward, he would retrieve the Pidgey's pokeball, before pocketing it; briefly wondering what he'd like to do, with the ebony bird.
He wouldn't have much time to decide, though, before another pokemon would come along; seemingly curious about the sounds of fighting. A Vulpix, it appeared - a purple one - would poke her head out of a nearby bush; a serious look to her, as she slowly prowled forward. Both she and Inari would slowly approach each other - sniffing each other - as Andrew knelt down next to them. "Hey there," He'd softly greet the Vulpix - and though the fox seemed a little unsure of him, Andrew was sure that sharing a little bit of food - Inari's favorite treats - with both of them would help for a first impression.
And indeed, that seemed to be enough to coax the Vulpix to at least hang around - looking her larger kin up and down briefly. As Andrew sat down and watched, the Vulpix would observe Inari for a few inquisitive moments... Before doing a bark-like yowl, seemingly demanding from Inari: This Vulpix wanted to learn how Inari used Flamethrower! Inari blinked a little, initially unsure of how to go about this, but... She would hop up to Andrew's bag - digging out the Flamethrower TM that Andrew learned from - and presenting it to him with an insistent bark!
Andrew would blink a bit, taking the TM - though it'd take a minute for him to actually understand what the Vulpix wanted. He'd blink a bit, before nodding a bit - glancing to the Vulpix. "Sure, I can show you how to learn Flamethrower; give me just a second." He'd murmur - slotting the TM into his pokedex, and showing it to the Vulpix. The fox, watching the instructions on the screen closely, would be visibly intent; and when she'd had her fill of the instructions, would step back to try and practice.
The first few attempts looked more like the Ember that a vulpix around this level would normally learn; little sparks of flames breathed out, into the air. Noticing the Vulpix was struggling a little, Andrew would suggest "Are you holding it in for a second...? That's how Inari does it, I think." The vulpix would pause for a second, before nodding in understanding; trying once more. The next few attempts would show more promising progress; the flames growing in size and number... Until, soon, the Vulpix would let loose a true blue Flamethrower, into the air..! Inari and Andrew both would cheer the Vulpix on; Inari barking, and Andrew gently laughing. "That was great!" Andrew complimented; seeing the way that the Vulpix would puff her chest out with pride.
Thinking for a second, Andrew would decide to pull out another pokeball; offering it to the Vulpix, and suggesting "Y'know... If you want to come along, I'm sure me and other trainers could teach you somre more tricks... How's that sound to you? Do you want to come with us?" Greatball Go!
(And roll a third encounter for Andrew, please!)
Last Edit: May 29, 2020 2:31:24 GMT by Andrew Wynn
Shortly after having met and caught the pidgey, Makoto would soon run into another Bulbasaur; small, just like the first one, but female instead of male..! Briefly, Makoto wasn't sure whether to pass this one up, or to keep going... Though the Bulbasaur would begin to follow after them; looking to be a calm and happy little sweetheart. "Awww, look at you..." Makoto would gently coo; smiling happily to the small Bulbasaur. "Do you want to play?"
When the Bulbasaur croaked and nodded in confirmation, Makoto chuckled and took out a rubber ball; which they'd give a good throw, down the road. The Bulbasaur, though a little slow due to her stubby legs, would run after the ball; retrieving it, and running right back to Makoto! They would laugh in an endeared fashion; leaning down to pat the Bulbasaur on the head with praise, before throwing the ball once more. As Makoto and the Bulbasaur played, Kuro would quietly watch; still wary of the Bulbasaur, seeing as she was a stranger, but... They were just playing; surely, that wasn't so bad, right..?
Though he was still a little sore from the fight with the first Bulbasaur, Kuro would jump down from Makoto's arm; joining in the chase for the ball, alongside the Bulbasaur! Just like this, the three of them would play amongst themselves for some time; Makoto throwing the ball for the grass-type and dark-type both. When the play began to wind down, Kuro would soon return to Makoto's side, and the Bulbasaur would gently pant; laying among the flowers, and catching her breath. Makoto, though, couldn't help a warm smile. Perhaps...
"... Would you like to come with us?" Makoto would ask; offering a pokeball. "I have another Bulbasaur that's like you; and you seemed to have fun, playing with Kuro. Perhaps you could make friends with my other Bulbasaur, while getting all the playtime you want! How's that sound to you?" Pokeball go, third catch!
Also, I wasn't charged for the previous catch, so I think I need 200 deducted for that catch + this catch please
Last Edit: May 29, 2020 3:44:04 GMT by Makoto Kurumi
And with a few shakes of the pokeball, the Bulbasaur was caught! Ettie would smile brightly - pleased that the Bulbasaur was willing to come with. Would Shalin like Venusaurs? Or maybe Azur? Ettie wasn't sure; but she could probably try asking, later! As Ettie moved onwards though, she would soon hear a rustle - and in glancing to the left, she'd see another pokemon; another Skiddo!
This one seemed to be munching on the flowers a bit; a rather absentminded look to his eyes. In fact, he was so absentminded, that when the flowers he was chewing on were all eaten up and gone, he'd end up chewing on Anne's ruff! Anne, yelping a bit, would yank away from the Skiddo; growling in displeasure. "A-are you okay..?" Ettie would ask Anne; kneeling down to pat the Rockruff's head, as she cast the Skiddo's head.
The little goat, unperturbed, would simply stare at Anne for a few moments - blinking, as if he only just registered that Anne was not a plant - before plodding off, to munch on some more flowers. Ettie, briefly, wondered whether it would be a good idea to let the Skiddo remain here; he might eat all of the flowers, and if he ate all of the flowers, he might mess up the pretty garden as a result...! An idea would brew in the young girl's head, though; if she caught him, then she could give him to someone who could feed him all the flowers he wanted! And then he wouldn't be messing with the garden anymore!
With that in mind, Ettie would take the time to retrieve some flowers - hoping that noone would notice her plucking them - and come over to the Skiddo, offering him the flowers. "C'mon, buddy; I've got some yummy plants right here!" She'd chirp - smiling in triumph when the Skiddo's attention turned towards the flowers in her hands, and would begin munching! Score!
Retrieving more plants to keep the Skiddo happy and eating, Ettie would dig out a pokeball with her free hand. She'd offer it to the Skiddo now - mentioning "I think I know a trainer with lots more flowers, if you're interested in munching on more of them; want to come with?"
... ...
The Skiddo continued to eat the flowers and plants that Ettie gathered, though. Not even an ear would twitch in reaction to Ettie's voice - was the little goat pokemon that enthralled by food? Even Anne couldn't help tilting her head a little bit at the sight; the both of them watching as the Skiddo continued to eat, despite the offered pokeball being right in front of him... Eventually, Ettie simply decided to tap the goat with the pokeball.
It shouldn't be too hard for him to break out, if he didn't want to come with, right? Pokeball, go!
And roll me my fourth and final encounter, please!
Once, twice, the ball would shake; but out of nowhere, the Skiddo would break out! Thankfully, the pokeball itself remained intact; and the Skiddo, unaffected by this situation, would simply continue eating as he pleased. This left Ettie and Anne both in an odd spot, though; how were they going to keep the Skiddo from eating the garden, if they couldn't catch it? Briefly, the thought of trying to fight the Skiddo occurred to Ettie, but... That didn't sound nice; especially when he wasn't actually looking for a fight. She just wanted to relocate him!
Instead, the duo would simply watch as the Skiddo kept eating the plants that they gathered for him; munching them down, one by one. Eventually, when the little goat reached the bottom of the pile, he would let out a wide yawn - trotting off to a quiet portion of the garden (that was well munched on, Ettie observed) and curled up, looking ready to rest. Ettie would take this as a chance to try offering the pokeball once more; smiling a bit awkwardly.
"I'm happy that you enjoyed those plants," She'd begin - finding the fact that the Skiddo's attention was now on her and the pokeball properly a good sign. "... But I don't think that you're supposed to eat them... You might get in trouble, if you eat all the pretty flowers! Don't you want to come with, so that I can introduce you to someone who'll feed you plenty of yummy plants, without you needing to get in trouble..?" Pokeball again; let's give this another go
I need to be deducted 200 if this catch succeeds (previous catch wasn't deducted), and I'd like my fourth and final encounter if this catch succeeds.
Though Andrew offered the greatball, the Vulpix would turn her nose up at it; turning away. No, it seemed that being taught a single new move wasn't enough to get this Vulpix's undivided attention. Instead, the Vulpix would glance to Inari - and with another yowling bark, would question Inari on another move of hers; this time, the move being her Heat Wave! This, however, posed a problem in the grand scheme of things. Namely, that Inari wasn't sure how she was going to teach the Vulpix Heat Wave; it was an egg move, not a TM or Tutor move!
Inari would attempt to explain this to the Vulpix with a soft rowl; which seemed to prompt a look of dismay to cross over the wild pokemon's features. However, it seemed that the Vulpix had an alternative in mind; if she couldn't learn Heat Wave from Inari, then she'd just have to get extra good with using Flamethrower, by practicing it. Inari, looking a bit endeared by the younger Vulpix's eagerness, would be more than happy to help; the both of them practicing their Flamethrowers together, so that they both were able to make the most of the move!
When both foxes were out of breath, and no longer able to use Flamethrower any further, the wild Vulpix's tails would swish in a pleased fashion; looking happy to have learned a new move, and to be able to practice it with somebody. Andrew, chuckling, would scratch the back of his head; mentioning "I'm sorry that Inari wasn't able to fulfill whatever it was you wanted before, but... It seems you two bounce off each other nicely, as far as practice goes." He'd try to offer the greatball once more; asking "Would you like to stick with me and Inari, even if it's only for a while longer?" Greatball time, for my second catch!
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