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Post by PoisonRose on May 13, 2008 16:06:21 GMT -8
"Hmmm..." Jessica wondered, she knew pretty much every attack of Fleur's wouldn't be very effective. But, Magneton looked weak anyways. "SolarBeam!" Jessica called, figuring going with a powerful attack to finish things off quickly would be best. The large flower adorning Fleur's neck began glowing a sunshine gold, with small beads of light being sucked inwards towards the petals. Just as the attack was ready for firing, Surge did something rather surprising: he returned Magneton. "Eh?!" Jessica said, Cairo, Marowak and Fleur having a similar reaction. "I just... think Magneton's had enough." Lt. Surge said, head lowered some. Fleur ceased charging, and glowing for that matter, and Raichu, with much struggle, got up and stood beside his trainer. "But, it does count for a win." Surge finished, nodding to the referee, who then waved the flag on Cairo's and Jessica's side quickly, signifying a victory on their part. Lt. Surge then began walking over to Cairo and Jessica, towering over them once more. "You've won these." He addressed the both of them, holding out bright yellow badges. "Thanks." Jessica said, almost having to reach up to grab the small metal object. Cairo did much the same, and after a small reunion with Atticus and Alison, the four were out the door and back into the crisp Vermillion air. "So, uh, where to? It seems we have a bit of time to spare before the party, but it doesn't hurt to be early." Jessica said, nearly out of breath from the fact she'd managed to earn her badge.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 13, 2008 16:17:39 GMT -8
"Well,"Atticus said, still kind of shocked that Surge had just given up. "We still haven't checked out that underwater thing yet." He looked to their faces. "Or we could just go to the beach, I dunno. And If you don't have any bathing suits they sell them everywhere here." They walked further. "Or I could show you guys the town a bit, and some of the more interesting places to visit. "Actually," he said, rounding a corner. "We're at one of my favorite spots right now." A long row of buildings stretched on for a bit. This had been the place Atticus loved most in all of town. And for good reason. It had everything a kid would love. An arcade, a candy store, a toy store, a video game store and various other shops; they were all located here, in one spot. "So what do you guys wanna do?"
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Post by scissorhands on May 13, 2008 16:27:11 GMT -8
"How big is this beach?" Cairo asked before Atticus smiled, "Big enough" he replied smirking, "Lets go, been a while since I've been to a real beach, you know, just to be there" he offered.
Atticus guided the trainers who jogged through town quickly toward a beach that streched further and further across the horizon as they drew nearer. Cairo had been carrying Marowak in his arms, spraying now some potion for healing paralysis, "Hope that makes it better" he said, panting slightly as he smiled to his Pokémon who looked endearingly back. Cairo fastened his badge comfortably in his Kanto badge case, beside his other, before sand comforted his footfall as opposed to the concrete that had carried them there.
"Here ya go" Cairo said as he leaned over and placed Marowak to the sand which is seemed to enjoy. It dragged its bone behind it, creating a trail as it followed Cairo who removed his shirt, pants, shoes and socks to reveal a swimsuit that he had worn on each occasion he'd been to a body of water prior to this. He scooped each of his PokéBalls in his hands before dropping his Pokebelt to the ground beside his gear and clothes.
"Go!" He called, swiping his fingers across the expansion buttons as his remaining five PokéBalls flew to the air.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 13, 2008 17:05:12 GMT -8
Atticus grabbed his bathing suit and changed into it in one of the many changing tents scattered around the beach. His suit was a plain black one with a green pokeball emblem on the left leg. He had removed all other clothing but the bathing suit and had stuffed it inside his bag. When he exited the changing room his friends were already in the water and several Pok?mon were with them.
Atticus grabbed his Pok?Balls from his belt, which he had fastened onto the strap of his backpack, and released each of his Pok?mon. "Come enjoy the water." He said to his Pok?mon as he ran to the edge and dove in. Metagross hovered above the water so that it appeared to be floating when, in reality, it would sink quickly if it ever tried. The Pok?mon had taken Atticus's backpack so that it wouldn't get stolen, as there were many theifs in this part of Vermilion. "Let's swim out deeper." Atticus said to his friends, beginning to paddle out himself. "There's a sandbar if we swim far enough and then we can go to the island."
"What island?" Jessica, who Atticus had mostly been talking to, asked. Atticus went on to explain how there was a small island, not large enough for anything to be made out of it, but big enough so that they'd all fit. Most people that knew the beach as well as Atticus did had been there at least once in their life, but most tourists never caught word of it.
"Let's go, c'mon!" Atticus said, diving underwater in order to move faster. When he looked down he noticed Cradily at the bottom of the ocean. The Pok?mon was walking at about the same speed Atticus was swimming. Atticus came up for air before diving back down and clinging onto his Pok?mon, allowing it to pull him in the direction of the island.
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Post by PoisonRose on May 13, 2008 17:23:16 GMT -8
Jessica felt a minor rush, similar to those she would get from exploring, say, ruins, but not nearly as much of a rush actually doing it would. But still, going somewhere tourists normally didn't was nice. Atticus, after prompting the others, dived underwater. Jessica then resorted to following the peach and black coloured blur, since that's all Atticus became underwater. Then they neared it, and oddly placed stretch of sand right in the ocean. Atticus surfaced, which basically answered Jessica's future question, but she asked anyways. "Is this it?" She questioned, pointing towards where the sand seemed to lead.
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Post by scissorhands on May 13, 2008 17:29:55 GMT -8
Beautifly skimmed around the water, Marowak perched atop her chasing after Gengar who tip toed across the water with an immense grimace stretched across his face. Girafarig and Mawile sat in shallower water, at first Mawile just dig into the mud with her horns, and Girafairg sat dormant, but a splash war soon ensued. Cairo had beckconed Golduck at his side, before grabbing hold of his Pok?mon's shoulders and flying deep down, and forward through the water, following swiftly after Atticus.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 13, 2008 17:42:57 GMT -8
"Yep." Atticus said to Jessica. "Wait'll you see the berries on the island, they're so good." He said, swimming faster. Swellow and Venomoth appeared to be racing, each trying to get to the island before the other. Togetic flew low, leaving a sparkling trail in her path as well as causing the water below her to fly up in all directions.
Cradily surfaced suddenly, close to shore, and walked up on the small beach of the island. They were close now and in a minute or two Atticus and the others reached the shore. "You guys can sign the rock." Atticus said, pointing to a large rock with a rather flat edge. Numerous signatures covered the flat face of the rock, most marked with dates. Atticus pointed to his signature from five years ago. "If you wanna, there's a few good carving rocks down here." He said, pointing to where other signers had left their rocks.
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Post by Alison Matthews on May 14, 2008 12:46:04 GMT -8
Upon arriving at the beach, Alison had stripped down to her black bikini and swam around in the water with Cairo. As the four trainers reached the island, they all signed their name on the rock and started to explore the small island. "So, when's this Togepi contest or whatever is called?" She asked her friends as she watched water Pok?mon swim by, playing with each other.
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Post by PoisonRose on May 15, 2008 17:08:12 GMT -8
"Oh, um, thanks?" Jessica said, quite unsure about the whole ordeal. The boy climbed on shore, but almost the instant he did, a familiar BZZZEEEP sound blared from Jessica's hammerspace. "Oh cráp, we gotta go!" Jessica said, looking to the sky, which also confirmed it was time. "Sorry, er, Elmaste, we have this... uh, party, to attend to." Jessica said. "And, legitimately, I can't carry another Pokémon. You see, I already have my six." Jessica finished, pulling out Sanderson's ball, and Atticus' Metagross nearing the group. "Sorry. Hey, uh, maybe we'll look you up later." Jessica said, and tossed the ball. Sanderson once again joined the group, and bore a confused expression upon seeing the unknown boy. "So, excuse the pun, but we gotta fly!" Jessica finished, her and Alison getting on Sanderson, Cairo and Atticus on Metagross. Jessica wondered about what Oak would want with her, she never met him, or had any interactions with him whatsoever.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 16, 2008 20:12:06 GMT -8
Atticus returned Exeggutor and Cradily but the rest of his Pok?mon simply took to the sky and followed Metagross. Togetic and Swellow eventually landed next to Atticus on the Pok?mon but Venomoth stayed airborne. A few people stared in amazement as Sanderson and Metagross flew above the town. They weren't going too fast, but enough to attract attention.
The two Pok?mon landed behind the gate, so that Atticus wouldn't have to bother will all the security systems, and were returned. Atticus returned the other Pok?mon as well. Like most of the time, Togetic wanted to stay out. "I gotta get outta my bathing suit." Atticus said. The others agreed that they had to change as well. Atticus led them to a few outdoor showers, which had walls, and after rinsing off each changed into clean clothes.
"Let's go to the party." Atticus said, straightening out his white button up shirt. He reached into the pocket of his grey jeans and felt around for Machamp's pokeball. It was still there.
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Post by PoisonRose on May 17, 2008 17:28:32 GMT -8
OOC: Um, BlackonX, there's something that needs to be said. And I'll be quite frank. It'd be preferred that you not join this particular Role Play. Our progress has been fairly steady, but due to the onslaught of likely small, undescriptive posts you'd provide, that progress would be hindered, and possibly come to a halt. And, it's been made blatantly clear you haven't read this entire topic, as shown by your most recent post (the 'place' where Elmaste so easily arrived at was a heavily guarded, private home). Also, you seem to be semi-autoing characters, such as Oak sending for Jessica without any discussion between us about it, and Elmaste being welcomed easily (again, if you had read the topic, you would've known) into a party for Atticus' mother, which obviously isn't something you could just walk right into. As a general whole, I ask of you to please withdraw yourself from any further posts in our story until you have thoroughly improved on the aforementioned faults, and any others you may have. Seeing as it's likely you haven't, please read the rules, they are an excellent source for getting the hang of what to do, and if you have read them (or skimmed them, for that matter), I'd recommend re-reading them. Another thing you could do would be to read through some older topics, or perhaps even this one, to get the hang of the general (and preferred) posting style of PokéOps. Please also refer to the hints I provided during our 'match', as those were mainly to provide you with support for future posts. And, as further advice, I recommend you explain, in all honesty, everything in much further detail. Your posts have nearly nothing to go on, and give nothing of a mental picture, which leaves your readers unaware of your intentions, general actions, and pretty much any knowledge that could be acquired in a more descriptive post. If you have any further questions, or simply a lust for more advice, feel free to contact me in any way you see fit (such as a personal message, the CBox, or perhaps even an Email or Instant Message).
Also, some humbility wouldn't hurt.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 18, 2008 12:23:22 GMT -8
The large house was crowded with all sorts of different people, most of them just as wealthy as the Dossers. Atticus politely greeted each of them as he walked by. He decided against placing Machamp's pokeball in the blocked off room where the other presents were being stored. It would be better if he gave it to her himself. The house had been decorated beautifully. The planner had apparently listened to what Atticus had said about his mother's favorite color being crimson, as most of the tablecloths, cloth napkins and other decorations were of that color. He had also gone with Atticus's idea of an ice sculpture, for a solid Milotic made of smooth ice was resting on one of the tables.
Atticus grabbed some food off of the platters a few suited men and women were carrying around and ate it. It was gross. He looked around for a napkin to spit it out in, but ended up spitting into his hand and tossing it under a table. He had to be sure to wipe that hand on a tablecloth before shaking hands with an elderly man who was apparently good friends with Atticus's father. "Let's go get some of the good food." Atticus said to his friends, and Togetic who was merrily trotting along beside him, carefully avoiding feet and legs. He made a disgusted face as another platter full of questionable food passed by him. "There should be something to eat in the kitchen..." "Old people parties aren't very fun." Atticus said, once him and the others were in the kitchen and spoinking out on pizza. "Toge." Togetic agreed, staring at some of the Pok?mon passing by. "You guys want me to show you the house some more?" He asked, having not much to do. "Uh, shouldn't we actually be at the party?" Cairo asked. Atticus stood, for he had been on the ground petting a Skitty that had walked by and said, "Nah. It's not like my mom will even notice. She'll probably be half drunk on some expensive champagne and there's so many people here it won't make a difference." With that, he scooped up Togetic, thanked one of the chefs for the pizzas, and left the kitchen to show the others the top floor of the house.
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Post by scissorhands on May 18, 2008 15:58:53 GMT -8
Cairo hadn't dressed up for the party, he wore what he had on that day, and didn't see that it would be immensly problematic. He placed his hand to his pocket where, behind his Pok?dex, a small Pokeball rolled around. "Mmm" He confirmed to himself. He saw Atticus remain dormant, petting a Skitty before telling him about the little difference it would make if they had returned, thus, he guided them away from the kitchen, and apparently to see the top floor of the house. "So, we'll give her the Pok?mon, later I guess" Cairo offered generally, but hoping to garner Atticus' attention so that he could be answered more definitively than he could answer himself.
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Post by PoisonRose on May 18, 2008 16:22:40 GMT -8
"I was going with tha--" Jessica started, but was interrupted by a sudden release of Yuki. "You really enjoy being random, don't you, Yuki?" Jessica said, jokingly. She then began petting the somewhat chilly Pokémon, and finished. "So yeah, I'd go with that." She said, providing what she could of an answer, but still knowing only Atticus could give all the details. Jessica looked to the clothes she had put on, she hadn't really yet, as she changed rather hastily. Apparently, she had picked her normal purple overshirt, exposing a pink T-shirt underneath, which had strings attached to the middle of the collar. This shirt was also relatively short-cut, exposing quite a bit of her stomach area. And, as usual, her outfit had a purple skirt. Yet, this one actually had pockets. For shoes, she picked black boots. "Hmmmm..." She said aloud, while thinking This could work. She even decided on it being her new 'trainer outfit'. Yuki nudged on Jessica, snapping her out of thoughts of her outfit. "Oh, heh. Attention beggar." Jessica joked, and petted her Pokémon some more. She pulled out Staryu's ball with her free hand, and looked at it, hoping Atticus' mother would like it. "So yeah, when the amount of people has died down some, that's when we'll give her the Pokémon?" Jessica said, furthering Cairo's statement.
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Post by Pastyourbedtime on May 18, 2008 17:17:18 GMT -8
Atticus nodded. "Yep. I don't feel like shaking hands with everyone just to get to my own mom." He pulled out Machamp's pokeball and began tossing it up and down as he opened one of the many doors in the hallway they were now located in. "This is one of my favorite rooms." Atticus said as he held the door open for each of his friends. "Wow." Each one said in turn as they entered the large room. The room was essentially a movie theater. There was a mini popcorn maker, many foldout seats and, of course, a large screen where the movie would actually be watched. An expensive projector was on the ceiling and a slot to put DVDs was on a nearby wall. "Maybe we'll watch a movie later." Atticus said as he once again held the door for his friends to exit the room.
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