Ooh, look, a battle! 4 on 4! (Falcon's_Eye vs. DarkestLight)

[Oslo]

Right, so my bounty of reffings has slowly dwindled over the last week... and since certain refs (*glares daggers at DCM and Falcon's_Eye and Rossy and whoever else*) keep snatching up all the new battles, I might as well make one for myself!

This will be a 4 vs. 4, one out at a time. And the arena will be... here, lemme copy and paste the description from my other thread...

The arena will be… Poke Floats! High above the ground, a kajillion Pokemon-shaped balloons bob around and bump into one another and it’s all quite cool and absurd. The balloons are peculiarly solid and cannot be popped or distorted in any way. Every few rounds, the balloon you’re on will randomly start losing altitude and you will lose an action in order to jump to the next balloon. Frozen/Sleeping Pokemon will sense the altitude loss and, in an incredible panic, will overcome their statuses to hop to the next balloon. Even mobility-challenged Pokemon like Probopass or Snorlax can hop.

Also, the balloons have a kind of cool power to strengthen attacks based on what type of Pokemon the balloon is. For example, if you’re on a Walrein balloon, Water and Ice moves will be boosted. If you’re on a Meowth balloon, Normal moves will be boosted. Remember that you have to physically be on the balloon to get the boost, so if you’re flying around or Levitating, no boost for you. Oh, and my Swellow will be flying around to catch Pokemon that fall. No messy accidents on Tweety’s watch, no sirree!

Certain moves that require solid ground beneath you (Earthquake, Dig, Ingrain, etc.) will fail. As well, I’m banning non-damaging healing moves (Roost and Rest, but not Mega Drain or Drain Punch). The participants can choose other moves to ban and can decide on whether abilities will be active. I have no preference. DQ time will be seven days, though.

This battle will begin on an Unown balloon! So who's game?

[Falcon's_Eye]

I will, once Rossymore DQs Kurosakura from our match today.

[DarkestLight]

I have a bunch of new guys and I think I have one free slot :O 4 ON 4 would be most welcomed...I'll take this up

Wait, lemme check to see

Fighting you(Os), Ayeun...Weasie...Dragonis(Gym) and umm

that's it Yeah I got one. I'm all yours to beat into submission, Falcon

[Oslo]

Hooray! This should be fun. Good to have you guys!

I have no preference as to who releases first. I can flip a coin if you two want.

[Rossymore]

Right, so my bounty of reffings has slowly dwindled over the last week... and since certain refs (*glares daggers at DCM and Falcon's_Eye and Rossy and whoever else*) keep snatching up all the new battles, I might as well make one for myself!

That's cos you're just too O-slow!

[Oslo]

That's cos you're just too O-slow!

...if the Summer Tree were still open, I think I would feel obligated to award you fifty points right here on the spot for that one. XD That made my day week.

[Falcon's_Eye]

I say flip a coin for release/attack and looking forward to this battle DL

[Oslo]

Okay, I found a Loonie sitting beside my alarm clock and gave it a flip! I designated Falcon's Eye as tails ('cause there's a bird on the tails side of a Loonie and, hey, you have a bird in your avatar! ) and DL as heads, and it came up as tails.

As such, Falcon's Eye will release first. DL will release second and attack first. Falcon's Eye will then attack second.

If you guys want abilities on or have any banned moves in mind besides non-damaging healing moves, speak now or forever hold your blah blah blah!

[DarkestLight]

Coo.

[Falcon's_Eye]

abilities off then.

I'll start off with my male slakoth, HeyHeyHey!

[DarkestLight]

Ok then. Scritch is up! (F? Cacnea)

Scritch, nice to meetcha! Magical Leaf to start, Seed Bomb to follow and Teeter Dance to finish.

If he tries any kinda...naa we'll open with that.

[Falcon's_Eye]

start off with an Ice Beam, and then Counter that Seed Bomb, and finish it off by Protecting against that Teeter Dance

Ice Beam, Counter, Protect

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Psychic-type moves receive a +5 HP boost!


‡ Round 1 ‡

Poke Floats! Here, miles above TPM, incredible balloons resembling every Pokemon known to humankind bob about on the breeze. Today, on these oversized inflatable Pogeys, an epic battle will take place between the inexperienced-but-skilled Falcon’s_Eye and everyone’s favourite veteran, DarkestLight! The trainers hop aboard their floating platform which rockets toward the first balloon, an gigantic black mass shaped into the letter A. Why? ‘Cause this match is gonna be awesome.

The trainers pause only briefly to consider their first selection before giving their chosen Pokeballs a wee toss. With twin bursts of red light, out come a rather simple looking sloth thinger and a chipper little cactus. This match is on!

DL’s Cacnea gets things off to a bright start with a flurry of colourful leaves. The attack arcs and dives through the air before shearing off a good inch of HeyHeyHey’s fur and leaves bright red furrows in his skin. Not cool, beeyotch. HeyHeyHey closes his eyes before shooting off a shimmering beam of blue-white energy that connects with Scritch for some super-effective damage. Hrm, apparently cacti don’t care for the cold. Could’ve guessed that one.

HeyHeyHey: <-5 HP; -8 EP>
Scritch: <-14 HP; -4 EP>

Scritch then fires off three highly explosive seeds that detonate upon impact with HeyHeyHey. Why that move falls into the Physical category is something I’ll never know. Regardless, HeyHeyHey crawls across the rubbery ground beneath him toward Scritch and swats the little prick with one of his saucer-sized paws.

HeyHeyHey: <-6 HP; -5 EP>
Scritch: <-9 HP; -6 EP>

To top off the round, Scritch does a merry little jig that threatens to lull her foe into a state of Confusion. HeyHeyHey, however, is ready for this and already has a solid shield hovering before him. Not this time, pal!

HeyHeyHey: <-12 EP>
Scritch: <-4 EP>



‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Psychic-type moves receive a +5 HP boost!

Notes:

> At 0 EP, Pokemon will begin to lose 1 HP for every 2 EP they consume
> TEAM FALCON’S_EYE to command next

[Falcon's_Eye]

Double Team, then combine Aerial Ace (to get in close and ensure the next hit) and Blizzard to create Blast Freeze!

Double Team ~ Blast Freeze (Aerial Ace+Blizzard)
(Sub: Use Icy Wind if taunted)

[DarkestLight]

Going in hard and heavy. Okay

First off, make the tiniest Substitute possible.

Then, while he wastes his time with that attack, Magical Leaf to spot him.

Finally, Focus Punch.

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Psychic-type moves receive a +5 HP boost!


‡ Round 2 ‡

The second round gets off to a rather defensive start as both fighters safeguard themselves from damage by creating decoys. HeyHeyHey splits into three identical clones while Scritch, on the other hand, hacks up a wee little seedling from the back of her throat and designates this her Substitute. Ooh… but which tactic will prevail? Time to find out!

HeyHeyHey: <-4 EP; 3 clones>
Scritch: <-5 HP; -4 EP; Sub: 5 HP>

All of a sudden, Scritch pulls out a familiar trick from her hat by conjuring up a volley of Magical Leaves in a variety of colours. With freakish accuracy, the moves cut through each and every one of HeyHeyHey’s clones, obliterating them before turning in unison on the Slakoth and cutting him up nicely. Buddy didn’t see that one coming! In response, HeyHeyHey couples a wicked aerial maneuver with a frigid storm of ice and snow that buffets and beats away at our merry Unown balloon. HeyHeyHey smacks the seed in two just as the storm lifts the broken husk into the air and transports it off somewhere toward the horizon. The Slakoth growls. That action did not go well.

HeyHeyHey: <-5 HP; -13 EP; 0 clones>
Scritch: <-4 EP; Sub: Broken!>

If HeyHeyHey was irked before… he’s in for a doozey. Scritch closes her eyes and begins to work up her concentration. HeyHeyHey looks on curiously. Is that all? Is she just going to sit there like a bump on a l—

KA-POW! With frightening speed and accuracy, Scritch launches forth with an incredible right-hook! HeyHeyHey soars clear off the balloon, only to be rescued by my Swellow, who returns him safely to the balloon. Good Tweety. Judging by the look on HeyHeyHey’s face, he won’t be walking that one off anytime soon.

HeyHeyHey: <-20 HP>
Scritch: <-12 EP>



‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Psychic-type moves receive a +5 HP boost!

Notes:

> Combo moves: awesome and effective sometimes, but real bummers other times D:
> I think it's fair to say that KA-POW is the greatest sound effect known to humankind
> TEAM DARKESTLIGHT to command next

[Falcon's_Eye]

shouldn't aerial ace have hit the real one? magical leaves always hit, and goe through clones and subs. so why doesn't the aerial ace (which also always hits), hit the real one? that was the whole point of combining them

[Oslo]

You're right that Aerial Ace will always hit its target, but, because of Substitute, Scritch wasn't the target during that action. The Sub was. Aerial Ace only ensured that HeyHeyHey would have definitely hit the seedling.

[Falcon's_Eye]

alright then. remember, i'm still new, don't mind my questions

[Oslo]

Haha, I still consider myself a newbie, too. Questions are welcomed.

[DarkestLight]

Scritch, let's keep it going.

To stop him from being silly and copying me, Magical Leaf if he does anything like Double Team or Substitute.

Otherwise, Dynamicpunch~Faint Attack~Poison Jab

[Falcon's_Eye]

Counter the dynamic punch, assuming it hits. then use an attract, and counter again. If he is unable to attack, use body slam

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Psychic-type moves receive a +5 HP boost!


‡ Round 3 ‡

With both opponents nearly even in terms of both health and energy, Scritch and HeyHeyHey pause to exchange an intense look… or as intense of a look as a wee cactus and a dopey sloth can give, anyway. Scritch finally breaks the tension as she skips forward and draws her fist back to unleash one hell of a punch. The DynamicPunch comes swinging forth and just about knocks the wind out of HeyHeyHey, but the surprisingly nimble Slakoth uses the momentum to spin around 180 degrees and Counter Scritch’s attack by kicking her swiftly with his rear legs.

All of a sudden, HeyHeyHey begins to lose his balance. Uh-oh. Looks like someone might be a little Confused…

HeyHeyHey: <-4 HP; -5 EP; Confused>
Scritch: <-6 HP; -4 EP>

Just then, the balloon on which our fighters are perched suddenly begins to drift downward. Um, that’s not good! Realizing that their ride is nearing the end of its lifespan, Scritch and HeyHeyHey begin looking around for… ooh, lookie, over there! A big brown blob of a balloon comes bobbing (excessive alliteration FTW) toward our sparring duo and, in tandem, the two spirited Pogeys hop over. Yay, successful transfer!

HeyHeyHey: <>
Scritch: <>

Okay, let’s resume. This time around, Scritch jumps toward HeyHeyHey and strikes her foe with a rapid Poison Jab. HeyHeyHey begins to feel queasy, but manages to fight off actually being Poisoned. Nonetheless, with his head spinning, he can’t seem to focus on the match… instead, he merely sits there on the slick head of the balloon, brain boggled.

HeyHeyHey: <-8 HP; Can’t move!>
Scritch: <-8 EP>



‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!

Notes:

> Man, Bibarels are fugly...
> TEAM FALCON’S_EYE to command next

[Falcon's_Eye]

Start off with an Attract, then follow that up with a Facade, then finish it off with an Aerial Ace. If he taunts, use another Facade.

[DarkestLight]

<< Not my fault your slakoth can't find love. Scritch, Magic Coat that Attract. Then let's get excessively violent with Swords Dance and Brick Break.

Magic Coat~Swords Dance~Brick Break

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!


‡ Round 4 ‡

The fourth round of our little skirmish begins as HeyHeyHey manages to overcome his Confusion. Woohoo! To celebrate, he tries to lay on the charm… in the way only a Slakoth can. He raises a brow and begins to make awkward little kissy-faces, but Scritch won’t be won over so easily. A translucent purple barrier materializes in front of the Cacnea and, all of a sudden, HeyHeyHey can’t seem to take his eyes off of her. Not good.

HeyHeyHey: <-3 EP; Attracted>
Scritch: <-4 EP>

Just then, Scritch does a happy little dance on the spot as she preps herself for battle. Her strength spikes noticeably, but HeyHeyHey isn’t gonna let that get him down. Despite his undeniable Attraction to the little green pincushion, he strikes out at her with some general flailing—nothing too fancy, but the balloon boost seems to make it worthwhile.

HeyHeyHey: <-4 EP>
Scritch: <-15 HP; -4 EP; +2 Att>

As pure might courses through Scritch’s body, she makes the best of it by lunging at HeyHeyHey and thrusting one of her little stubby arm things forth. The move collides with HeyHeyHey, dealing some pretty decent damage. He inches forward to retaliate… but even despite the abuse he’s gone through, he doesn’t think he can bring himself to harm such a svelte little cactus. Ahh, the stupid things folks do when they’re in love.

HeyHeyHey: <-13 HP; Can’t move!>
Scritch: <-4 EP>



‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!

Notes:

> HeyHeyHey will remain Attracted for two more rounds
> TEAM DARKESTLIGHT to command next

[DarkestLight]

K. Time to go in. Its Dumbfounded, so once again

Leech Seed~Dynamic Punch~Double Edge

[Falcon's_Eye]

use the first turn to Yawn, then Protect against the Dynamic Punch. End the round with a Gunk Shot

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!


‡ Round 5 ‡

As her foe continues to make exaggeratedly lovestruck faces, Scritch couldn’t be happier with the way things are proceeding. She spits out a tiny seed that lands atop HeyHeyHey’s head, unleashing a tangle of vines that surround the Slakoth. Perhaps HeyHeyHey is suffering from exhaustion, or maybe he’s just plain bored, but for whatever reason he lets out a long, drawn-out Yawn. Scritch begins to feel a little drowsy herself. How peculiar.

HeyHeyHey: <-4 EP; Seeded>
Scritch: <-4 EP>

Scritch gives herself a little shake to ward off sleep and draws her fist back for a second DynamicPunch. HeyHeyHey seems to be ready for this one and throws up a translucent barrier that lets off a dull thunk as Scritch’s fist collides with it.

HeyHeyHey: <-12 EP>
Scritch: <-4 EP>

As much as she tries, Scritch can’t seem to fight off sleep any further. The Cacnea’s eyelids soon slide shut and she tumbles over, entirely unconscious. HeyHeyHey suddenly takes pity on his foe and can’t bring himself to harm something so pretty that’s sleeping so peacefully…

HeyHeyHey: <Can’t move!>
Scritch: <Asleep>

The little seed saps some health from HeyHeyHey <-3 HP> and transfers it to Scritch <+3 HP>.


‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!

Notes:

> HeyHeyHey will remain Attracted for one more round
> TEAM FALCON’S_EYE to command next

[Falcon's_Eye]

Use Slash at those vines to destroy the Leech Seed! Then follow up with 2 gunk shots!

[DarkestLight]

Ohey no no no! Sleep Talk x 3 my precious!

If you happen to arissse form your slumber, Brick Break~Double Edge~Dynamic Punch

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!


‡ Round 6 ‡

As Scritch rolls over in her sleep, she begins to mutter a few indistinct words. All of a sudden, she fires off a ring of Dark-type energy at HeyHeyHey, who braces himself against the attack. Suddenly, he raises his large claws and begins hacking away at the vines that are tangled around his body. With a few deft slashes, he rids himself of his bonds! Ahh, freedom!

HeyHeyHey: <-5 HP; -4 EP>
Scritch: <-4 EP>

Just when you think that her unconscious assault is over, Scritch mutters a little more under her breath. From deep within, some kind of Secret Power is unleashed from the little green prickly-pants in the form of a white energy blast. Thanks to the balloon, the move deals a little extra damage. Despite his Attraction, HeyHeyHey manages to spew out a noxious glob of bubbling goo that smacks the Cacnea harshly. All of a sudden, she begins looking a little ill. Uhh… that’s not good.

HeyHeyHey: <-15 HP; -9 EP>
Scritch: <-15 HP; -4 EP; Poisoned>

Asleep and Poisoned, Scritch has probably seen better days. When she mutters her next words, they come out in the form of a shrill, discordant melody. What could that noise be? Whatever it is, it's strangely soothing... and HeyHeyHey seems to agree. Just like that, HeyHeyHey slumps over. Nighty-night.

HeyHeyHey: <Asleep>
Scritch: <-3 EP>

The Poison snatches a little health away from Scritch <-3 HP>.



‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!

Notes:

> TEAM DARKESTLIGHT to command next

[DarkestLight]

Sleep talk all day !!!

If you wake, Pinmissile~Double Edge~Dynamic Punch
Also, Oslo, did you add in Scritch's poisoning?

[Oslo]

Whoops!

Fixed.

[Falcon's_Eye]

Gunk Shot only did 9% while being super-effective?

sleep talk x3 as well. if you wake up, blizzard ~ aerial ace ~ fire punch (in the order)

[Oslo]

TEAM FALCON’S_EYE
versus
TEAM DARKESTLIGHT

Location: Poke Floats
Rules: Non-damaging healing moves are banned
Abilities: Inactive
DQ Time: Seven days



‡ Pre-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!


‡ Round 7 ‡

Both opponents are sleeping. Wow, this… this is the most riveting thing I’ve ever watched. Honest. HeyHeyHey rolls over as Scritch mumbles something about pancakes. If someone doesn't do something soon, I might just have to sprinkle Awakening over everything... or else pass out from boredom...

All of a sudden, the match gets a whole lot more interesting as Scritch rises from sleep! Huzzah! Looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, minus the fact that she has no discernible tail to speak of, Scritch begins firing spines from her body with bullet-like speed. The prickly assault would likely drive HeyHeyHey crazy if he were awake, but, as he’s not, he simply lets out a string of sleepy gibberish. As it turns out, he has a Natural Gift for attacking in his sleep and unleashes a super-hot beam of orange energy! Take that!

HeyHeyHey: <-10 HP; -8 EP>
Scritch: <-14 HP; -3 EP>

Shaking off the heat from that last attack, Scritch narrows her eyes. So that’s how you want to play, eh? With a grunt, she suddenly launches herself forward in a full-bodied assault! The attack clobbers HeyHeyHey, who slides backwards on the Bibarel balloon. Instead of dealing a counter-attack, he lies limp and does nothing. Hrm. Looks like the little guy went and fainted on us.

HeyHeyHey: <-6 HP>
Scritch: <-10 EP; -2 HP from recoil>

Scritch then loses a bit of health to the poison rushing through her body <-3 HP>.


‡ Post-Round ‡

Current Balloon

Normal-type and Water-type moves receive a +6 HP boost!

Notes:

> I dare you to find a fault with that reffing
> TEAM FALCON’S_EYE release and command next

[Oslo]

Wow, am I rusty or what? Fixed. This is what happens when they give me a day off work. Brain goes to mush.

Will have the next round up shortly... and everything will be triple-checked!

[Falcon's_Eye]

I'll send out my male Ralts.

Start off with a Signal Beam, then a Psychic. Finish off with a Shadow Sneak.

[DarkestLight]

Just what I expected. Seeing as I'm bout to die right now...ooh I can either hold out...or I can die now.

Eh why not. Let's have fun with this. Sucker Punch to get a nice good hit in...then Faint attack to avoid that Psychic completely. End with Destiny Bond.

[Falcon's_Eye]

never thought i'd say this, but hopefully I don't kill you just yet.