Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster (Ref: MeLoveGhosts)

[Master of Paradox]

Since I only have one battle active at the moment, I feel up to another.

The setup:

Pokemon count: 3 to a side, 1 active at a time.
First to bring out: Me
First to declare attacks: The opponent
Banned moves: Rest, Attract, Substitute
Restricted moves: Healing moves are restricted to one use per Pokemon
Our setting: Castle Paradox (yes, I have my own castle), Front Foyer

Within the castle of the Master of Paradox, the front foyer is an infinite series of stairs along the walls, floor and ceiling, each leading to doors that open onto other stairs, which go to other doors leading to other stairs, and so on, a la the classic Escher drawing. The entire room is a soft white in color. There is a landing at the center, where the trainers stand.

There is a limit here: if you pass through three doors (either voluntarily or involuntarily, as if thrown through them), the doors become locked to you for three rounds. This is to prevent infinite falls down staircases.

*The Master of Paradox, clad as usual in his long brown robe and wearing a pair of tinted yellow glasses, steps from one of the side stairs onto the landing. He takes the first Pokeball from the pouch at his waist.*

It is time for this one to enter its first battle. I call out the Torkoal, Fuji!

*He throws the Pokeball skyward, and it opens, revealing Fuji to be a large tortoise with a volcanic-looking shell.*

Who shall challenge me, and who will referee the battle?

[Mega Horny]

Ill ref if thats ok.

[Blademaster]

Hey, Master of Paradox!

This challenge still open, amigo? If so, I accept.

And I'll start off with this lovely little lady: Phoebe, I choose you!

(tosses Pokeball; Ralts pops out by side)

"Ralts!"

[Master of Paradox]

I forgot this challenge was still going, but this will make an interesting return battle as I come off hiatus. I accept, so make your attacks.

[Blademaster]

Alright, then...

(gulps)

Castle

Alright, Phoebs, we're up against a pro here - there's no room for error. Start off defensive - use a Safeguard ASAP to block any status effects, and then use Calm Mind to boost your Psychic abilities. Finish with Reflect to block its Physical Attacks.

Move: Safeguard, Calm Mind, Reflect

[Master of Paradox]

All right, Fuji. While Phoebe's busy with the Safeguard, cue up a Sunny Day. Once that's in place, wreck her Calm Mind with a well-aimed Flamethrower, followed with a Fire Spin.

Sunny Day - Flamethrower - Fire Spin

[Blademaster]

.....

Hey, Paradox? Mega Horny is gonna be gone/busy for a while... Maybe we should call for a sub ref?

[Mega Horny]

Sorry, but I don't think I can ref this. Forgive me for offering to do so.

[Blademaster]

Crap... what about our battle, MH? We can get a sub-ref, but a sub-battler?

[Mega Horny]

I can battle. I just dont have time to ref all of my matches. To tell the truth this is kind of boring me.

[Saffire Persian]

I'd be happy to sub-ref this -- unless there's any objections.

[Blademaster]

I'm fine with that, and I'm sure Paradox will be, too. Thanks, Saffire! :grin:

[Saffire Persian]

(I’m assuming this castle has a lot of windows along with all the staircases, doors, and stuff =p)

ROUND ONE
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Ready to go!
Attacks: Sunny Day ~ Flamethrower ~ Fire Spin


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Eagar to please her Trainer
Attacks: Safe Guard ~ Calm Mind ~ Reflect

Arena Status: Within the castle of the Master of Paradox, the front foyer is an infinite series of stairs along the walls, floor and ceiling, each leading to doors that open onto other stairs, which go to other doors leading to other stairs, and so on, a la the classic Escher drawing. The entire room is a soft white in color. There is a landing at the center, where the trainers stand.

~Round 1 Start~

“Well – it seems Master of Paradox’s castle has finally been opened to the entry of one special opponent, to participate in a three on three match. The Master has already entered, clad in a brown robe and tinted sunglasses – if it weren’t for the latter, I would feel like I was in some sort of chapel – in Medieval times. He waits, no sign of impatience for his challenger to appear, calling out a determined looking Torkoal, who sends out a spurt of white smoke.

Finally, out of one of the many doors, Blademaster appears. It takes only a moment for his hands to throw a Pokéball into the arena, a gentle Ralts appearing out of the white light, looking immediately at her trainer for directions.

The orders are given, and immediately Phoebe reacts. She closes her eyes, concentrating as the air begins to thrum. Slowly, second by second she begins to glow, brighter and brighter, in an almost ethereal luminescence until finally the Safeguard is completed, the only sign of any change in the Ralts a dim aura, that pulses with every heartbeat. (-4% EP) Fuji has not been idle during this time however. Already, stamping the ground, he snorts, sending a billow of flame out his nostrils as he also closes his eyes and concentrates. Nothing seems to change until bright, searing beams of sunlight stream from the many windows, lighting the room up considerably. So hot are the concentrated beams that it even causes the temperature inside to rise. (-3% EP)

Ignoring the sudden change in temperature (though she can clearly sense it) the tiny Ralts continues to close her eyes, breathing in and out deeply, trying to rid all negative thoughts and worries from her mind, and thusly raising her proficiency in supernatural attacks. (-3% EP) Even as she does this, the fire tortoise breathes in, releasing a spew of burning crimson flames, hitting the tiny Ralts with no problem whatsoever. (-13% HP Phoebe, -8% EP Fuji)

The hard, direct hit makes the Ralts slightly skittish, whimpering a bit, though still keeping her head, thanks to the Calm Mind. She takes another few cleansing breathes, making a transparent, mauve colored shield appear in front of her, reflecting a bit of the light streaming in from the windows. (-4% EP) However, the shield does nothing to repel Fire-attacks such as this. And with her too busy erecting the Reflect, the Psychic Pokémon can do nothing to dodges the swirling vortex of flames that begin to surround like unto a twister. The Reflect does little to buffer it, but she manages to do nothing rash, thinking smart and calmly, deciding it would be better to wait until her Trainer gives orders. (-4% HP Phoebe, -4% EP Fuji)

[u] Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 85%
Status: Extremely satisfied and confident.


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 83%
EP: 93%
Status: Hurt, still relatively calm. Trapped within Fire Spin
Safeguard (3 Rounds)
Reflect (2 more rounds)

Arena Status:

Sunlight streaming in brightly through the windows, with a fiery tornado spinning in place on its own.

Sunny Day – two more rounds.
Fire Spin – Will keep spinning for two more actions.

Master of Paradox attacks first, Blademaster second.

[Blademaster]

Hey, MoP, just a reminder - if you're still interested in this battle, it's your turn.

EDIT: Master of Paradox, if that 'On hiatus' marker on your banner is still in effect, then I'm giving up - it's been over a month since I've heard from you, and I already have 1 battle that's going pretty slow, so if you wanna finish this battle, reply here, or I'm out.

-Blade

[Master of Paradox]

Oh, good God, this fight's on! This is what I get for going to Iowa...

Okay, Fuji, let's take this one slowly. Then again, you're good at that, aren't you?

Start this round by letting out a Double Team, and then get in and smack that Ralts with a Strength. After that, get high and Body Slam her.

Double Team - Strength - Body Slam

[Blademaster]

Alright! Now there's the tenacious, stubborn Master of Paradox I know.

...Iowa, huh? Nice place... lots of... uh... corn...

Castle

OK, Phoebe-girl, while it's busy using Double Team, I want you to Teleport out of that Fire Spin and get in front of Fuji. Then, use Shock Wave to take out those clones, and finish up with... Let's try something new... Shadow Ball!

Move: Teleport, Shock Wave, Shadow Ball

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND TWO
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 85%
Status: Extremely satisfied and confident.
Attacks: Double Team ~ Strength ~ Body Slam


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 83%
EP: 93%
Status: Hurt, still relatively calm. Trapped within Fire Spin
Safeguard (3 Rounds) Special Attack +
Reflect (2 more rounds)
Attacks: Teleport ~ Shockwave ~ Shadowball

Arena Status: Sunlight streaming in brightly through the windows.

Sunny Day – two more rounds.
Fire Spin – Will keep spinning for two more actions.

~Round 2 Start~

The round begins with two simultaneous moves. The first is Phoebe’s lightning-quick teleportation (-3% EP_ out of the spinning vortex, escaping it without so much as a small burn. Fuji, meanwhile, has summoned up two identical clones (-5% EP), each of which are staring down the small Ralts, which has teleported in the midst of them. The three Fuji’s stare at her, making for an odd sight.

Phoebe, trying not to be intimated by the gigantic tortoises, starts to channel electricity through her body. It curls and crackles around her with a light yellow hue, and even as it reaches her small, fragile hands, she lets out a cry and lets a barrage of tiny electric waves streak out of her body. They head in all three directions, each hitting their targets with amazing accuracy. The two newly made clones are zapped into nothingness, while the real Fuji, just off to the side of her, receives a rather nasty shock, helped by Phoebe’s focuses mind. (-7% HP Fuji, - 5% EP Phoebe)

Shaking his head to ward off the electricity’s zapping shocks, the Torkoal grunts and stamps over to the Ralts, wincing at the bright sunlight that’s bouncing off of the Ralts’ translucent shield – it’s nearly blinding. Lowering his head, the Torkoal rams into the shield until it lets him pass through, and with a toss of his head, he sends Phoebe flying. She hits into the wall with a hard thud, her Reflect still in front of her. The small Ralts cries in pain and crumples to the ground like a doll before standing up, certainly bruised, but not quite as battered as she normally would be. (-5% HP Phoebe, -6% EP Fuji).

Meanwhile, the fiery tornado dissipates.

Now running at a headlong dash (as fast as the thing can go anyway) the Torkoal prepares to body slam the small Ralts, but the latter is not going to just let the fire-type Body Slam her without a fight.

A dull, dark purple orb begins to form in her hands as she wills the Ghost-type energy to her, it continues to grow significantly with every step the tortoise comes closer. Finally, the Shadow Ball is an appropriate size. The Ralts aims carefully, before throwing the Shadow Ball Dragonballz style towards the barreling quadruped. It hits the fire-type straight on, taking only one second before exploding in a wash of powerful ghost-type energy. (-8% HP Fuji, -6% EP Phoebe.)

The move halted the Torkoal in his tracks, snorting as he tries to recover from the sudden pain that assaulted him from the explosion. Anger fills the fire turtle for a moment, and using all the energy he can muster, he lunges (now only feet away from his opponent.) He jumps, landing hard upon the Ralts – or rather, her shield.) It softens the blow considerably, stopping his falling body and momentum by some degree. The blow finally does hit, smashing her to the floor like a bug, and pinning her to the ground. Too bad it was softened by the Reflect. (-5% HP Phoebe, -7% EP Fuji).

And thus ends the round.

[u] Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 85%
EP: 67%
Status: A little annoyed.


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 73%
EP: 79%
Status: Body bruised all over and achy. Pinned beneath the Torkoal.
Special Atk + (1 more round)
Safeguard (2 Rounds)
Reflect (1 more round)

Arena Status: Sunlight streaming in brightly through the windows.

Sunny Day – one more round.

Blademaster attacks, then Master of Paradox

[Blademaster]

Forgot it was my turn. Sorry, Paradox.

Castle

Phoebe, Teleport out from under that walking stove and then blast it with a nice, Icy Wind - aim for the holes in its shell! End the round with a Shock Wave.

Move: Teleport - Icy Wind - Shock Wave

[Master of Paradox]

Okay, Fuji, let's take a different tack this go-round.

While Phoebe teleports away, take a break and get some power back. Your body heat should be enough to counter the Icy Wind, but if she's aiming for the holes in the shell, take advantage of it - blow an Eruption in her direction! And as she goes for the Shock Wave, Mimic her.

Take a break - Eruption - Mimic (Shock Wave)

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND THREE
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 85%
EP: 67%
Status: A little annoyed.
Attacks: Relax ~ Eruption ~ Mimic (Shockwave)


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 73%
EP: 79%
Status: Body bruised all over and achy. Pinned beneath the Torkoal.
Special Atk + (1 more round)
Safeguard (2 Rounds)
Reflect (1 more round)
Attacks: Teleport ~ Icywind ~ Shockwave

Arena Status: Sunlight streaming in brightly through the windows.

Sunny Day – 1 round

~Round 3 Start~

Being pinned under a “giant walking stove” is never a comfortable thing, especially for a tiny, diminutive figure such as Phoebe. With a squeak, she disappears from sight, and the Torkoal is given a few moments to relax and gain back a tiny amount of energy. (+3% EP). The respite is short lived, however, as it takes the Ralts barely anytime to Teleport (-3% EP) to the side of the Torkoal and blast him with a cold wind from her open mouth.

The attack really, really doesn’t do that much. With the atmosphere inside feeling much like an oven, with Fuji being a fire-type to boot, very little damage occurs, though it has lowered his body temperature for his speed to be slower for an action or to. (-2% HP -2% EP)

Well, if Eruption wasn’t part of his agenda anyway.

Snorting at the negligible hit, the Torkoal bellows loudly. Out of the holes in his shell and his mouth come a plethora of white-hot flames. All of them swarm around the helpless Ralts, cooking her to very well-done state. The Fire takes a bit of time to dissipate, and when it does, all we’re left with is a chary Ralts (who now looks like an overcooked mushroom.) If that Safeguard hadn’t been up, she very likely would have gotten burned. (-17 % HP Phoebe, -11% EP Fuji)

Phoebe has obviously been startled by the attack, crying in pain from the nasty burn marks across every inch of her body. She grimaces, starting to collect an array of electricity in her palms before sending it flying across the ground towards Fuji.

Little does she know he was watching her every move. With quick, adept motions, the Torkoal slams his feet into the ground, electricity sparking around his heels. Fuji sends his own Shockwave outward, and both lunge with lethal tendencies to their targets. Some of the bolts are hit and negated by the attack, others continue on until they strike their intended targets and vanish along with the shining sun. (-4% EP Phoebe, -6% HP Phoebe, -5% EP Fuji, -6% HP Fuji)

[u] Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 77%
EP: 54%
Status: Satisfied. Knows Shockwave (1 more round)


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 70%
Status: Body bruised all over and achy. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (1 Rounds)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

Sunny Day – Gone

Paradox attacks then Blademaster

[Master of Paradox]

Good moves, Fuji, now let's get back to business, shall we?

Begin this round by letting out a Shockwave before you lose it. Then hit her with Strength and Flamethrower in... well, for you, "quick succession" isn't a good word. Just launch both of those.

Shockwave - Strength - Flamethrower

[Blademaster]

Castle

Phoebe, renew your Safeguard while it uses Shock Wave, and then put that big soup mix to sleep with Hypnosis. End the round with a Dream Eater to recoup some strength.

If it doesn't fall asleep, counter its Flamethrower with Psychic.

Move: Safeguard - Hypnosis - Dream Eater
Sub: /////////////// - /////////// - Psychic

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND FOUR
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 77%
EP: 54%
Status: Satisfied. Knows Shockwave (1 round)
Attacks: Shockwave ~ Strength ~ Flamethrower


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 70%
Status: Body bruised all over and achy. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (1 Rounds)
Attacks: Safeguard ~ Hypnosis ~ Dream Eater

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

~Round 4 Start~

They say memories are quick to fade, and this battle is no exception. Fuji is already finding remembering how to perform Shockwave rather hazy, even though he preformed it not too long ago. Grunting, straining his mind, he stamps the ground hard again, electricity swimming around his ankles before arcing across the floor over to their intended target. (-6% HP Phobe, -4% EP Fuji)

Phoebe has already covered herself in another Safeguard, now glowing a brighter white then before. The Shockwave hits with incredible accuracy, but the Ralts bears it well, shaking a bit last bit of electricity vacates her body. Her eyes then take on a glowing purple hue, and she stares deeply into Fuji’s eyes, trying to will the Torkoal into dreamland. The Torkoal stumbles drunkenly as he tries to complete his Strength attack, but it’s no use: he’s already asleep. (-5% EP Phoebe, -2% EP Phoebe)

The mushroom-esque Pokémon sighs, relieved. Slowly, she breathes inward, closing her eyes as the tortoise slumbers. She pierces his mind, and gently walks through the dream he’s having. Her spirit self’s eyes can’t help but twitch as she watches the dream play out before her. Two exaggeratingly pretty female Torkoal are sitting around Fuji (who’s oddly wearing a crown). They seem to be offering him spicy berries, plopping each one into his open mouth.

Phoebe squeaks a bit, shaking her head in a bemused fashion, before she begins to suck the life out of the dream. Color begins to fade, and figures begin to lose definition as she sucks the energy all away and into herself. It leaves an odd, charcoal taste in her mouth, and she has the distinct feeling that most Pokémon of the male species would’ve found the dream to be much tastier. (-10% HP Fuji, -5% EP Phobe, +5% HP Phoebe)

Meanwhile, Fuji continues to sleep on, a happy grin plastered on his face. (+4% EP Fuji)

[u] Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 67%
EP: 54%
Status: Asleep, though quite content.


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 49%
EP: 58%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (4 Rounds)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

Blademaster attacks first, then Paradox

[Blademaster]

Castle

Good work, Phoebe. Now...

Start the round with another Dream Eater to even out the field a bit more, and then Teleport high up where Fuji can't hurt you - aim for the highest staircase you can find. Then, finish with a Shock Wave.

Move: Dream Eater - Teleport - Shock Wave

[Saffire Persian]

Question to Paradox:

Healing moves are restricted to one use per Pokemon

Does that count indirect ones like Dream Eater?

[Master of Paradox]

To answer your question, Saffire Persian, indirect healing doesn't count for the limit.

Fuji, let's show our opponent why putting a Torkoal to sleep can be a bad move.

Start by letting out a loud Snore. While she teleports, see what Sleep Talk will do for you, and then Snore again.

If at any time you wake up, use the corresponding move in this list instead: hit her with a Strength, take a break, and Protect, in that order.

Snore (Strength) - Sleep Talk (take a break) - Snore (Protect)

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND FIVE
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 67%
EP: 54%
Status: Asleep, though quite content.
Attacks: Snore (Strength) - Sleep Talk (take a break) - Snore (Protect)


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 49%
EP: 58%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (4 Rounds)
Attacks: Dream Eater - Teleport - Shock Wave

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

~Round 5 Start~

With her foe asleep, Phoebe tentatively begins the Dream Eating process anew. With careful movements, she finds herself within Fuji’s dreamscape; the same one as before, as a matter of fact. It has unfortunately gotten its color definition back, though this time it looks rather… hazy. Grimacing, Phoebe drains energy once again from the dream, and exits out of the Torkoal’s mind just as he gives out a loud Snore. (-10 HP Fuji, -2 EP Fuji, -4 HP Phoebe, -5% EP Phoebe, + 5 HP Phoebe)

Phoebe tries to cover her ears, but the damage has already been done. The windows rattle at the attack, and in a flash of lavender light, the Ralts vanishes and appears at the top of a staircase some distance up ahead. Fuji seems to be waking up from his sleep. Mumbling a bit and contenting himself with relaxing. (-3% EP Phoebe, +5 EP Fuji)

Invigored and rejuvenated from the short nap, Fuji has no trouble conjuring up a white shield around itself, that completely renders the electrical tendrils of Shockwave completely useless. (-6% EP Fuji, -4% EP Phoebe)

[u] Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 57%
EP: 51%
Status: Rejuvinated


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 46%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (3 Rounds)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

Paradox attacks, then Blademaster

[Master of Paradox]

Fuji, let's begin this round by getting up there and Body Slamming Phoebe. Flail about once she's down, and then spit a Flamethrower at her.

Body Slam - Flail - Flamethrower

[Blademaster]

Castle

Phoebe, let Fuji waste his energy trying to Body Slam you, and then Teleport as far away from him as you can. Then, hit him with a Shock Wave, and then end the round with Psychic - wait untill Fuji openes his jaws to spit out the flames, and then seal them shut. Let's see how that Torkoal likes a taste of his own medicine.

Move: Teleport - Shock Wave - Psychic (shut jaws)

[Saffire Persian]

Question for both battlers: Do you want me to Ref 0% energy as a KO or a non-KO (Meaning they can still fight if their energy is depleted to zero.)

ROUND FIVE
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster
OOO | OOO

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 57%
EP: 51%
Status: Rejuvinated
Attacks: Body Slam - Flail - Flamethrower


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 46%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened.
Safeguard (3 Rounds)
Attacks: Teleport - Shock Wave - Psychic (shut jaws)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

~Round 5 Start~

Snorting fire out of his nostrils, Fuji begins to run at his clunky turtle pace towards the staircase. Feeling energetic and refreshed by his long sleep, he makes it to the stairs in good time, while Phoebe watches from her perch, ready to Teleport when the moment arises. Both opponents make eye-contact and Fuji begins his ascent up the staircase. It’s a very daunting process as Fuji tries to pull himself up each individual stair. Not the best physical activity for a turtle – and all this for a Body Slam? Fuji is now regretting every thinking about climbing up the stairs, but climb he must.

The Fire Torotoise also can’t help but wonder why Phoebe has not done a thing. Is she mocking him? Thinking that a big turtle can’t make it up a silly staircase? Well, he’s going to prove her wrong. Putting on a burst of speed, he finally manages to pull himself up the final step. Phoebe’s there, Fuji lunges.

Phoebe vanishes, and the turtle hits nothing but flooring. (-4% EP, Phoebe, -9% EP Fuji)

Phoebe, meanwhile, appears on the opposite end of the castle where she was before, giggling as Fuji’s rage becomes apparent. She can see the cloud of white smoke from here. He’s glaring at her from the top of the stairs, not even bothering to flail. He’s not going to do it if it’ll come to no effect – he’s not going to flop around like a stupid Magikarp is he’s no going to get anything out of it, so he chills in place instead. (+4% EP Fuji)

The Ralts, however, has no plans to sit and chill out. Sparks dance across her white body, before multiple yellow bolts of electricity jet out of her. They are head for the opponent, climbing up the stairs and zapping the tortoise. (-6% HP Fuji, -4% EP Phoebe)

Growling, Fuji finally has an opportunity to attack the cocky mushroom. He inhales, and starts to breathe out fire, but suddenly his jaws clamp shut, and the fire has no place to go. The Torkoal roars as the fire singes the inside of his mouth, and he can do nothing about it. The fire continues to burn, and the Tortoise has to breathe, and when he does, fire is pushed down his throat, to a disastrous effect.

Phoebe finally has the sense to withdraw her Psychic effects, and Fuji gasps and chokes, smoke and bits of fire dribbling out of his mouth. His nose continues to expel a bit of fire and smoke. Fuji chokes, his throat charred and a bit raw, while his lungs are protesting from the fire he breathed in. (Fire-type or not, it is still painful). (-4% EP, -5% HP Fuji, -7% EP Fuji)

All Fuji can do is breathe, and Phoebe looks on in concern.

[u]Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 45%
EP: 39%
Status: Lungs a bit charred, finding it hard to breathe, as his lungs are painful.


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 34%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened. A little concerned at Fuji’s status, and feeling a bit bad.
Safeguard (2 Rounds)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

Blademaster attacks, then Paradox

[Blademaster]

...Uh-oh.

Castle

Phoebe, I said a 'taste of his own medicine,' not to nearly choke the poor thing! Poor Fuji...

OK, Teleport back down to Fuji's level, and then use Icy Wind; don't attack, though - just send a blast of cool air down for Fuji to inhale; hopefully, that'll soothe that poor turtle's burns. Do that twice, and then give it some time to recuperate for the rest of the round.

Move: Teleport, Icy Wind, Icy Wind

[Master of Paradox]

Fuji, you and I both know that we should be nice. We should thank Blademaster and his Ralts for their hospitality.

But this is a battle, and she's wide open. So let them burn.

Take a break and try to get some of your breath back for the first two turns - take in some of that cold air. And then? Well, if your lungs are up for it... Overheat.

Take a break - take a break - Overheat

[Saffire Persian]

Blademaster: Thou officially art the nicest person I’ve ever seen. XDXDXDXDXD You deserve a medal or something.

ROUND SIX
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster
OOO | OOO

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 45%
EP: 39%
Status: Lungs a bit charred, finding it hard to breathe, as his lungs are painful.
Attacks: Relax ~ Relax~ Overheat


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 50%
EP: 34%
Status: Not quite so achy anymore. Heavily charcoaled and blackened. A little concerned at Fuji’s status, and feeling a bit bad.
Safeguard (2 Rounds)
Attacks: Teleport ~ Icy Wind~ Icywind

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

~Round 5 Start~

Phoebe, as worried as her trainer, immediately Teleports down to the floor where Fuji is, muttering hasty apologies as the turtle Pokémon regains both breath and energy from his charred throat. Fuji glares at the Ralts as he breathes, shooting her less than friendly stares, eyes promising revenge once he gets his breath back.

Phoebe ignores this, channeling cool icy air down his throat, not meant to harm but aid the turtle and try to pair the damage she didn’t mean to do. Fuji is outright surprised at this gesture, looking at her suspiciously as the cool air travels to his lungs and helps sooth them to a great degree. Resting as he is helps the predicament, and he’s finding it easier to breathe again. His glare isn’t quite so deep now.

He looks towards his trainer again as the moments pass, and he’s about to send a blast a very hot, vengeful fire at the unfortunate Phoebe, who has done nothing but try her best to repair the damage, when another blast of cool air shoots down his throat. He blinks, and shoots the Ralts a rather apologetic, though thankful look.

This is battle and to Paradox and Fuji, there is indeed no room for hospitality.

Hot steam gushes out of the Torkoal’s nose, fire rushing up his throat, hurting a bit, but not much. The massive amount of fire surges out of Fuji’s mouth like high-pressured water out of a hydrant. The attack scorches Phoebe, and leaves her very charcoaled, blackened, and hurt.

And not just from the flames.

But, as has been said before, this is battle, not a playground.

[u]Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 45%
EP: 38%
Status: Breathing easier and better; slightly painful, but not bad anylonger. *coughthankstophoebecough*
Fire Attack Power -2


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 36%
EP: 28%
Status: Charcoaled with burn marks everywhere, though Safeguard saves her from status effects. Happy that Fuji is better, but feeling rather sad at how she got “Thanked”.
Safeguard (1 Rounds)

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

Blademaster attacks, then Paradox

[Blademaster]

Thank you.

But it's Paradox's turn to attack first.

[Master of Paradox]

That it is, so...

Fuji, cue up another Sunny Day. Once it's bright and shiny, perform Double Team, and then let loose with an Eruption.

Sunny Day - Double Team - Eruption

[Blademaster]

OK, now...

Castle

Well, Phoebe, I guess that nice guys do finish last, so... let's get mean, then, shall we?

Counter Fuji's Sunny Day with your Rain Dance, and then use Shock Wave to tear through those clones. Then, use Psychic and hurl that turtle through a few doors... I wanna see what happens...

Move: Rain Dance, Shock Wave, Psychic

[Blademaster]

B-U-M-P... Bump.

[Saffire Persian]

Sorry for the lateness.

ROUND EIGHT
Master of Paradox vs. Blademaster
OOO | OOO

[u] Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 45%
EP: 38%
Status: Breathing easier and better; slightly painful, but not bad anylonger. *coughthankstophoebecough*
Fire Attack Power -2
Attacks: Sunny Day ~ Double Team ~ Eruption


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 36%
EP: 28%
Status: Charcoaled with burn marks everywhere, though Safeguard saves her from status effects. Happy that Fuji is better, but feeling rather sad at how she got “Thanked”.
Safeguard (1 Rounds)
Attacks: Rain Dance ~ Shock Wave ~ Psychic

Arena Status: Back to normal, with the exception of a few scorch marks on the walls.

~Round 8 Start~

Feeling somewhat recovered thanks to last round, Fuji once more summons the sun to shine down upon them. The sky opens, and sunlight begins to stream through the windows. It looks like it’s going to be another scorcher – well, until Phoebe came along. She counters the Sunny Day with a Rain Dance of her own, and the sun is quickly shoved away by clouds, and in palace of bright sunlight, rain.

Fuji, disgruntled, splits into three identical mirages of himself, and once again, he finds himself thwarted by Phoebe. This time, it is by multiple streaks of electricity that jet out from her body, vanquishing the clones as they seek the real opponent, finding him seconds later.

Fuji only begins to summon up the fire attack, when he feels himself being lifted up, all by Phoebe’s Psychic powers. With a sudden jerk, he’s flung towards a set of doors. Galvanized into action, Fuji releases a magma like eruption of flame. It hits Phoebe as he sails through the door, hitting the wall and tumbling down to the bottom of the stairs where two identical doors stand on each side of him.

In the battling room, Phoebe breathes in deeply, relieved that the eruption was not as powerful as one would suppose, due to his massive fire power downgrade thanks to last round. Around her, the holy veil fades.

[u]Post-Stats[u]


Fuji the Torkoal (Male)
HP: 27%
EP: 27%
Status: Feeling better, now at the bottom of a staircase. But which door should he go through?
Fire Attack Power -2


Phoebe the Ralts (female)
HP: 32%
EP: 13%
Status: Relieved


Arena Status: Few scorch marks on walls. Raining heavily outside.

Blademaster attacks, then Paradox

[Blademaster]

Castle

OK, Phoebe, while that turtle tries to get back to where we are, just relax and gain back some energy. Do that twice, and then use Shadow Ball.

Move: Relax, Relax, Shadow Ball

[Master of Paradox]

I suppose they're expecting us to get lost in the maze of doors, Fuji... but we live here - this isn't Castle Paradox for nothing. We have to take that into account.

Take the left door. If it brings us to Phoebe, smash her through a door with a burst of Strength; otherwise, keep going. Regardless of the outcome, Protect yourself from the Shadow Ball.

Take the left door - Strength/keep traveling - Protect