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Post by Tobias Clark on Jun 20, 2011 17:21:23 GMT -5
Electabuzz let out a howl as the Night Slash hit home, the Powerfull attack sending Electabuzz skidding across the arena before it hit the wall and slumped down to the floor. "Shit..." Tobias muttered as he watched both pokemon wincing as they took a moment to regain breath. It looked like Tobias was going to have to use his secret weapon, but not just yet, not till the last moment. He wanted to try and win without it first.
"Not enough power to pull off a Shockwave, so lets go for another Thunder Punch!" Tobias said as Electabuzz took off towards Absol. Tobias hated having to use close combat attacks but Electabuzz had been hurt to bad to charge enough electricity safely now.
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Post by Soren Forberg on Jun 20, 2011 17:29:58 GMT -5
Soren allowed himself to feel a brief moment of relief as Night Slash hit home and the two pokemon seperated. Electabuzz was quick to recover, however and charged towards Absol, fist crackling with electricity. Normally Absol would be able to dodge and launch a counter attack with the greatest of ease, but tired as she was and with paralysis setting in they'd have to face this head on and hope that she would be able to endure.
"Counter with Shadow Claw!"
Absol reared up on her hind legs, claws glowing as Electabuzz swung its fist at her. The two attacks clashed with a steely clang as both pokemon fought for dominance. Absol planted her feet, the claws on her hind paws cutting small ruts into the ground as she was pushed back ever so slightly. She leaned all her weight forward, but Electabuzz had a lot more bulk behind it than she did. 'Come on, just a little bit more...'
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Post by Tobias Clark on Jun 20, 2011 17:55:06 GMT -5
Tobias gritted his teeth as the two attacks clashed and the two pokemon pushed against each other, reminding Tobias of sumo wrestling he had once seen on T.V. 'Just a little bit more.' Tobias thought as he watched the electricity from Electabuzz's attack start to move back up its arm. The attack had nowhere to go and the electricity had to ground. The fastest rout was back through Electabuzz.
There was a loud crack as the move backfired and Electabuzz was thrown back once again. Tobias sighed as he reached into his pocket and took out what looked like a yellow box. "Electabuzz, catch" He said as the item landed in Electabuzz's lap.
No sooner had the item been caught , a strange white glow started to emit from Electabuzz until it was nothing but a white outline of Electabuzz. "What, Electabuzz is evolving!" The announcer cried as a loud gasp emitted from the crowed.
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Post by Soren Forberg on Jun 20, 2011 18:07:14 GMT -5
For a moment Soren had thought they'd won when the electricity had backfired back through Electabuzz's body sending the burly pokemon hurtling back across the arena. The gym leader's eyes, sharp as a hawk, just managed to glimpse the item Tobias threw at his pokemon.
He knew they were damned even before the white light had engulfed the pokemon.
"That's a new trick," he sighed. There were no bar on items during this battle set and certainly evolving wasn't against the rules - he'd just never seen that loophole used so effectively. The light faded and a large, tough looking Electivire was standing in Electabuzz's place. Absol sat back on her haunches in disbelief and her jaw dropped comically with a startled 'vraw!?' "You can admire Master Tobias' Electivire later Absol, we're sort of in the middle of something here. Razor Wind if you wouldn't mind."
Absol scrambled back upright, horn glowing as she concentrated every last bit of energy she had and sent a scythe shaped wave of energy whirling towards Electivire.
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Post by Tobias Clark on Jun 20, 2011 18:26:38 GMT -5
Tobias smiled as Electivire took the stage, its huge bulk sparking with electricity as its power was boosted by its evolution. "Ok Electivire, use protect!" Tobias ordered, the pokemon noding before locking its arms together, a sphere of energy appearing around it that deflected the Razor Wind off around it, blasting holes in the edge of the arena.
"Yeah now follow up with Thunder!" Tobias shouted, the vast Electric pokemon building its energy, sparks of electricity rippling off it as clouds started to appear and then blacken in the stadium. "Release it!" Tobias cried, Electivire nodding before pointing its tails at Absol, a huge bolt of lightning striking out the sky, headed straight for Absol.
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Post by Soren Forberg on Jun 20, 2011 19:34:27 GMT -5
Absol snarled her frustration as her attack was deflected just like it had in the beginning of the battle. Anger, however, quickly gave way to fear when the thunder bolt fire from Electivire's tails and bearing down on her. She let out a dispairing howl as she tried to turn and dodge but the Thunder was faster and the bolt slammed in her side sending her slamming into the wall so hard that she flipped up over and onto Soren's stand. He looked at the referee and shook his head as he knelt down and picked up his unconscious Absol, checking her for more serious injuries. Upon finding none her returned her to her pokeball and turned to Tobias. There was a moment of breathless silence before the gentleman gym leader bowed low to his opponent and the ref stood amidst thunderous applause.
"Tobias Clark is the victor, 4 matches to 2!"
Soren smiled and gave Tobias a wave as he turned to step down only to be nearly knocked off of his feet by a tackle like hug. "Daddy!"
Soren froze, hardly daring to breathe for a moment, but when he looked down and saw a pair of big blue eyes he laughed. He swept his daughter into his arms with a grin, a true smile. Sarra Forberg mirrored her father's grin and wrapped her arms around her father's neck as an 'awww' echoed through the stadium from some of the spectators. Still holding his daughter the gym leader made his way back to his seat amongst the other leaders. "What are you doing here you're not supposed to see me until the end of the month!"
"Grandma said I could come see you battle and I wanted to surprise you!" she replied with as much seriousness as a ten year old could muster - which looked far more cute then anything else. Soren laughed and ruffled her coal black curls affectionately.
"Came to see me lose you mean."
"It was still a great battle." she said proudly as she gave him another hug. The little girl shyly waved to some of the other leaders and Champions before following her father's example and watching the arena for the next match.
((I'm sorry I couldn't resist >:3 ))
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Post by Tobias Clark on Jun 21, 2011 3:14:23 GMT -5
((That made me awwwww before you said the crowed did! lol))
Tobias threw his fist into the air once more when the announcer declared him to be the over all winner of the match. He watched as Soren bowed and replied with a salute. He then jumped down to the Arena and ran to Electivire who turned and picked him up, placing him on his shoulder. "Bloody hell mate, I thought you were big before hand!" Tobias laughed as he held his hand up to the crowed in order to say thank you.
After a moment Tobias returned to the stands to watch the other battles, returning his new Electivire to its pokeball. He walked straight to Soren and what appeared to be his little girl, his hand outstretched for Soren to take.
"That was a good battle Soren, you really taught me a few things." Tobias said, beaming to the man who he had looked up to when he was the age of Soren's child. He reched into his jacket and took out one of his gym badges. "I know you didn't win Soren, but I want you to have this, as a token from our battle yeah?" He said smiling as he held the badge out to Soren.
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Post by Nyght Zasq on Jun 21, 2011 14:07:57 GMT -5
Nyght stood backstage, and suddenly felt a twinge of excitement as he realized he was up next.
He turned towards his entrance, but watched with a smile as the little girl came up and had the crowd in awe.
Nyght had no children, but he could appreciate how cute the scene was. "They both battled very well," he said to no one in particular.
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Post by Soren Forberg on Jun 21, 2011 15:08:53 GMT -5
Soren smiled at Tobias' offer and carefully tucked the badge away in his frock coat, knowing to refuse would be an offense. In return and pulled out one of the Fleet Badges he carried and pressed it into Tobias' hand. "And the same to you Tobias - you are easily one of the greatest trainers I've battled in years. Anyone who wants to take on Kansai's League is going to have a hard time with you."
Sarra watched the whole exchange with a big grin. It wasn't often her father appeared this relaxed and - well, happy in public. She tugged on her father's sleeve to get his attention. "Who is going to battle next Da?"
"Hmm Nyght Zasque and Tamsin Shale I believe," he answered, pointing to each of them in turn. Sarra giggled excitedly and climbed onto her father's lap to get a better view - unlike him she was rather lacking in height even for her age.
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Post by Jack Springs on Jun 21, 2011 15:14:12 GMT -5
Woah, bloody hell, what?! was the general reaction of the crowd as the bright light faded to reveal an huge, hulking Electivire where the Electabuzz had stood before, and the cheers were as deafening as ever when Tobias claimed his victory.
Jack felt kinda gutted. He would have liked to be able to say that he'd beaten the Leader that won, but that would have been a weak claim, because a race and a straight up fight were a little different.
That reminded him! He turned to his friend next to him. "Hey, Seth. Guess what!" he yelled, holding out the Fleet Badge that he had won not two days before, a look of mocking self importance on his face. "Guess who met a Roaming Leader yesterday!"
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Post by Tamsin Shale on Jun 21, 2011 15:22:40 GMT -5
Evolving mid battle? Now that was a tactic Tamsin hadn't seen before, but one that she might be able to utilize herself if she needed. Truly ingenious. Walking over to the pair that had just returned Tamsin smiled. "Wow, that really was something. You guys are damn good. Hey Nyght, reckon we'll be able to top that show?" she joked.
Thinking about it, she had all the chance of winning this. Time to give it all she has.
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Post by Tobias Clark on Jun 21, 2011 16:39:24 GMT -5
Tobias smiled as he took the badge, shaking Sorens hand energeticaly. "Thank you, I would love to train with you sometime." He said before bending down to Sarra. "Your daddy is a good man, you should be proud of him." He said to the little girl before gently ruffing her hair then standing to look at Tamsin.
"Thank you, good luck to you Tamsin." He replied, smiling to her as he looked to his pokeballs, knowing he needed to heal his team. "Please excuse me guys, I will be back as soon as I can to watch your battle." He added before walking off towards the healing machine.
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Post by Ignus Draco on Jun 21, 2011 17:08:48 GMT -5
(Ignus is still alive! ) Ignus just watched silently as the battle went on between the two Gym Leaders, smiling at each and every result. When Tobias was declared the winner, he didn't get up and yell out congratulations to Tobias and Soren; instead he just clapped and said in a whisper, "Good job, Tobias. You too as well, Mr. Forberg." He also couldn't help but smile at the little girl that hugged Soren and shyly waved at all of them, himself waving a little before reverting his attention back to the battlefield. The next battle was Tamsin vs. Nyght, and then it would be his battle with Terrance Fletcher. Sighing, he sat there in the Champion's box and waited for the battle to begin.
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Post by Ezekiel Sparrow on Jun 21, 2011 17:18:01 GMT -5
Zeke wandered through the stands, searching for his chair as his Chandelure bobbed along behind him, kept close by a leash. Nothing else to do after all, and walking a floating chandelier is always a fun occupation. Oversleeping meant that he was a bit lost as to what was going on. Oh well, might as well enjoy the show. Chandelure chimed up happily, and Zeke pulled her down a little. He'd learnt better than to try and stroke something on fire.
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Post by Seth Galloway on Jun 21, 2011 18:58:44 GMT -5
Seth sat back after the battle was over, highly impressed by the evolution tactic that had occurred.
"Hey, Seth. Guess What! Guess who met a Romaing Gym Leader Yesterday!" Jack held up his Fleet Badge with obvious pride, and Seth just about flew out of his skin.
"You what?!" Seth yelled almost too loudly, his eyes fixated on the gleaming new badge. "Who? How?? No fair! I gotta catch up!!!"
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