Dark Sage versus Hatake Kakashi (Ref Elec Man)

[Dark Sage]

Try to finish him with one powerful Extrasensory. If one isn't enough, do it until it works.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 9

*Pre-Round*
Oak (Male)
23% HP / 27% EP
Status: Angry with Lance, tiring
Extrasensory ~ Extrasensory / Relax ~ Extrasensory / Relax


Lance Uppercut (Male)
4% HP / 18% EP
Status: Heavy bruising all over body, in great pain
Earthquake ~ Earthquake ~ Earthquake


Arena Status: All combatants are now in the dungeon under the castle, a few skeletons are chained to the wall but everything looks normal so far other than that

*Battle*
The trainers quickly shout their next commands, knowing this round will be Lance's last. The 2 combatants nod to their trainers and face each other for the last time.

The confines of the dungeon seem a dreary place to collapse, but thats just what Oak intends to make Lance do. His eyes glow as he prepares for one final psychic attack. Trying to ignore the pain as best he can, Lance raises a fist into the air, and brings it crashing down just as he feels the psychic assault effecting his mind. As he feels the pain in his head, Lance gives up, collapsing to the ground with his eyes closed. Though weakened by mind blast, Lance's final attack still shakes the dungeon some. Oak kneels and braces himself as a few rocks fall from the ceiling.

Had the quake been at full power, its possible the entire dungeon could have collapsed, but luckily for Oak this isn't the case. Hatake Kakashi considers his next pokemon choice as Oak breaths a sigh of relief, glad to have defeated the tough fighting child.

*Post-Round*
Oak (Male)
19% HP / 36% EP
Status: Angry with Lance, tiring


Lance Uppercut (Male)
0% HP / 12% EP
Status: Unconcious


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed

[Dark Sage]

Good job, Oak.

And you still have your secret weapon to use on whatever he brings out next.

Hatake, you send out your second pokemon, then I get to list attacks first.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Hmm. You'll feel right at home here, Haunter.


My male Haunter, Boo.

[Dark Sage]

Nuts. Oak's "secret weapon" is Explosion, but that's no good against Ghost Pokemon.

Oak, start with Faint Attack.

Then, see what Extrasensory does to THIS guy.

Then, use Shadow Ball.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Alright Boo, Oaks not doing anything you can't at least mimic or prevent!

First, Mean Look so he can't phase out with Faint Attack!

Then, when he opens his mind for Extrasensory, hit him with Confuse Ray.

Finally, counter his Shadow Ball with your own EXPERT Shadow Ball!

Mean Look - Confuse Ray - Shadow Ball

[Elec Man EXE]

I love Haunter's sprite...

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 10

*Pre-Round*
Oak (Male)
19% HP / 36% EP
Status: Tiring
Faint Attack ~ Extrasensory ~ Shadow Ball


Boo (Male)
100% HP / 100% EP
Status: Right at home in this arena, ready to go
Mean Look ~ Confuse Ray ~ Shadow Ball


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed

*Battle*
Round 10, and Hatake Kakashi returns his fallen fighter. Smiling, he pulls out another ball, which pops open to reveal a large Haunter. The ghost cackles as he floats over to his foe, looking him over. Oak watches carefully as the trainers shout their next set of commands to their pokemon.

Not wasting any time, Boo quickly throws a menacing glare toward Oak, eyes glowing pure black. The grass type steps back a bit, startled by the nasty look, and notices a faint black sphere encircling him. He doesn't think much of it at the time, and he tries to disappear into the shadows. But to his suprise, something is preventing him from doing so. His body appears locked into reality somehow. The ghost type cackles again, grinning evily.

Oak is still a bit puzzled, but he intends to continue with his ordered commands. His eyes glow as he prepares to use his psionic powers to assault the ghost. Boo smiles, and seeing his chance, quickly looses a white beam from his own eyes. The beam makes a direct hit on Oak, who suddenly feels dizzy and disoriented. Unable to get a lock on the Haunter's mind in this state, he releases the psychic blast nearby, ultimately doing nothing to either pokemon.

Still quite dizzy, Nuzleaf tries to focus on creating an orb of negative energy between his hands. Haunter does the same, building up a large energy orb between his 2 floatings palms. As Oak builds up the energy, his disorientation causes him to lose control, and the energy backfires on him, causing a stinging pain in his hands as the orb disappears. Boo chuckles again as he finishes gathering energy. He whips one hand forward, sending the purple ball flying at the confused dark type. It scores another direct hit, causing a small explosion of energy as Oak is thrown backward. He feels his body go numb, and then feels a sharp pain, and finally another pain as he hits the ground.

He slowly pulls himself up, still a bit disoriented, groaning in pain. Boo smiles widely toward his trainer as the round closes.

*Post-Round*
Oak (Male)
9% HP / 25% EP
Status: Disoriented, in pain, Shadow Locked (Blocks phasing, teleportation, and other forms of energy-based movement, 4 rounds)


Boo (Male)
100% HP / 92% EP
Status: Right at home in this arena, ready to go


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed

[Hatake Kakashi]

Alright let's finish this off. Try a Shadow Punch. If it uses Extrasensory, knock it out with Hypnosis! We'll show him to open his mind!

Just keep Shadow Punching unless it uses Shadow Ball, then outdo it with your own.

Shadow Punch x3
If Extrasensory - Hypnosis
If Shadow Ball - Shadow Ball

[Dark Sage]

Oak, use Torment. That will completely ruin his strategy.

Then, go for what he doesn't expect. Use Rock Tomb, followed by Giga Drain.

If you can.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 11

*Pre-Round*
Oak (Male)
9% HP / 25% EP
Status: Disoriented, in pain, Shadow Locked (Blocks phasing, teleportation, and other forms of energy-based movement, 4 rounds)
Torment ~ Rock Tomb ~ Giga Drain


Boo (Male)
100% HP / 92% EP
Status: Right at home in this arena, ready to go
Shadow Punch ~ Shadow Punch ~ Shadow Punch
Sub: Hypnosis / Shadow Ball


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed

*Battle*
The 2 trainers shout their next set of commands, each hoping for different things. Dark Sage is hoping to keep his Nuzleaf fighting, while Kakashi is hoping to ruin that hope. The pokemon nod as Haunter cackles yet again.

Boo grins toward Oak menacingly, and then phases into the ground. Oak is still a bit disoriented, and he doesn't really pay much attention to the ghost type's disappearing act as he tries to clear his mind. Suddenly, Boo emerges from the floor behind Oak, and gives him a quick punch to the back of the head. Not expecting an attack from that angle, the grass type falls on his face from the blow. He slowly pulls himself up, groaning in pain but glad that the attack had a positive side effect. His mind is now clear, and he carries out his order without hesitation. The Nuzleaf's eyes glow black as he chants something indestinguishable, and a faint glow surrounds Boo. The dark pokemon grins weakly.

Haunter is unaware of what effect Oak's strange chant had on him, but he doesn't think anything of it. He tries to phase back into the ground as before, but an unknown force stops him. As he puzzles over whats wrong, Oak acts. The wily pokemon's fist glows brown as he slams it into the ground, summoning the earth to do his bidding. 4 rock spires jut out of the ground, each one nicking Boo and also effectively trapping him within a rock prison. He glares at the Nuzleaf, annoyed.

Hoping to regain a bit of HP, Nuzleaf ignores the extreme pain he is in and quickly runs up to Boo's prison. He reaches his hand between the rocks, trying to grab the ghost. He makes contact, body glowing as he drains a few points of Health, before Boo tries once more to phase into the ground. This time it works. He slips through Oak's hand and into the floor, only to reemerge again behind Oak. Boo whips his ghostly fist forward, deliverying a solid punch in the back to Oak. A cry is heard, and then goes silent. He falls to his knee's, nearly overcome by the pain.

Boo laughs at the sight of the groaning Nuzleaf, apparently very amused. Nuzleaf glares weakly at Boo, quite annoyed despite the heavy pain he is under.

*Post-Round*
Oak (Male)
4% HP / 14% EP
Status: In extreme pain, tired, annoyed, Shadow Locked (Blocks phasing, teleportation, and other forms of energy-based movement, 4 rounds)


Boo (Male)
91% HP / 86% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 4 rounds)


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed, 4 rock pillars near Oak

[Dark Sage]

Oak, you're gonna go down this round either way. Normally, I'd tell you to use Explosion, like I normally do at this point, but that's no good against Ghost Pokemon, so this time you can't go out with a bang. I'm sorry.

So instead, use Extrasensory until you fall.

I'm proud of you.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Finish him off. Hurl the rocks at him with Psychic.

When he's down, just relax.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 12

*Pre-Round*
Oak (Male)
4% HP / 14% EP
Status: In extreme pain, tired, annoyed, Shadow Locked (Blocks phasing, teleportation, and other forms of energy-based movement, 4 rounds)
Extrasensory ~ Extrasensory ~ Extrasensory


Boo (Male)
91% HP / 86% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 4 rounds)
Psychic ~ Relax ~ Relax


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed, 4 rock pillars near Oak

*Battle*
Down in the dark dungeon, it seems as though one of the combatants is nearing his breaking point. Dark Sage offers his last stand order, while Kakashi tries to speed along the opponents fall.

For one final time, Oak pulls himself to his feet. Ignoring the pain as best he can, his eyes begin to glow as he gets ready for one last psionic attack. Boo has a similar idea... he looks toward the rocks that Oak summoned last round, eyes glowing blue. An aura of blue surrounds 2 of the rock pillars as they float up into the air. The ghost feels a small probe at his mind and quickly turns around, using his psychic mastery to hurl the rocks at the wily grass type. Nuzleaf is knocked to the ground and crushed beneath the 2 rocks. He groans quietly as he lets the pain overtake him, unable to withstand it any more.

Dark Sage nods, quite proud of his pokemon's performance. In the meantime, Haunter laughs, and then relaxes until the next round, conserving his energy. DS carefully considers what his next choice of pokemon will be as the round closes.

*Post-Round*
Oak (Male)
0% HP / 9% EP
Status: Unconcious


Boo (Male)
87% HP / 95% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 3 rounds), happy


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed, 2 rock pillars still standing, and 2 lying on the ground.

[Dark Sage]

I choose Venus, my female Kirlia!

I choose you!

Ghost/Poison versus Psychic, what will be the outcome?

I attacked first last time, so my opponent has the honors.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Alright phase through the ground for another Shadow Punch! Then when you're behind it, Shadow Ball! Finish it off with another Shadow Punch.

If it tries Psychic before you can phase, use Confuse Ray and continue(starting from the first Shadow Punch). If it tries Psychic again, use Hypnosis to put it out.

If you use Hypnosis, finish with Nightmare.

[Dark Sage]

Venus, use Double Team!

Next, since he's prepared for Psychic, hit him with your own Shadow Ball.

Then... I'm getting sick of this dungeon...

Use Teleport to move out of this dungeon that's liable to collapse if we use any destructive moves. Move to the roof of this castle, and wait for him there.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 13

*Pre-Round*
Venus (Female)
100% HP / 100% EP
Status: Ready to avenge her fallen friend
Double Team ~ Shadow Ball ~ Teleport


Boo (Male)
87% HP / 95% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 3 rounds), happy
Shadow Punch ~ Shadow Ball ~ Shadow Punch
Sub: Confuse Ray / Hypnosis / Nightmare


Arena Status: Some of the dungeon ceiling is collapsed, 2 rock pillars still standing, and 2 lying on the ground

*Battle*
Dark Sage smiles proudly as he pulls out a pokeball and returns his fallen Nuzleaf. Looking back toward Boo, he pulls out a second ball. He tosses it, and it pops open to reveal Venus. The female Kirlia spreads her arms and spins around playfully before looking at her large ghostly foe. She looks toward her trainer, who quickly issues her first commands while Kakashi does the same for Boo.

Acting quickly, Boo smiles at the Kirlia as he phases into the ground. She doesn't appear too shaken by it, though. She calmly closes her eyes, concentrating as a duo of clones fade in beside her. As the Haunter phases back through the ground behind Venus, he is suprised to see not 1, but 3 Kirlia in front of him. He quickly launches his ethereal fist at the middle Kirlia... but feels no substance as his hand simply goes through the psychic type as it disappears. He frowns as Venus turns around, facing the ghost.

Not missing a beat, both pokemon hold their hands out. Between them, they begin chanelling ghost energy into an orb. Boo, being more experienced at using such an attack, forms his faster. He shouts as he whips one hand forward, sending the ghostly purple orb toward the left Kirlia. The psychic type winces as the orb makes contact, creating a small explosion and causing her a good deal of pain as her cell structure is assaulted. In the process, her concentration is lost and the remaining clone disappears from her side. Having managed to hold onto her energy during the attack, Venus quickly focuses a bit more into the orb before she also throws it, toward Haunter. The green tinted ball explodes on contact, causing him to groan as his own body feels a pain identical to what Venus felt, pushing him backwards in the process. The two look at one another, both impressed at the others power.

Going back on the offensive, Boo once again phases into the ground. Under her trainers order, and not exactly fond of this arena herself, Venus closes her eyes. She concentrates for a brief moment, and then suddenly disappears in a flash. High on the roof of the mansion, she flashes back to reality. The emotion pokemon sighs, happy to be outside and enjoying the mild breeze under the moonlit sky. Boo, using his ghostly focus to discern the location of his opponent, is suprised when she is suddenly much further away. He phases back through the floor and keeps rising, phasing through all the floors of the castle until he too reaches the roof. Having used most of the energy that he would have to attack in simply getting to the roof, he decides to not to attack.

The ref pulls out his teleportation device once more, pointing it at each trainer. Each one appears on the roof next to their respective pokemon, and then the ref himself appears on the new battlefield as well. The trainers take a moment to scope out the scenery for the continuing rounds of this battle.

*Post-Round*
Venus (Female)
89% HP / 86% EP
Status: Enjoying the new scenery


Boo (Male)
77% HP / 88% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 2 rounds)


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

[Dark Sage]

Uh, Elec, the pokemon at the end... You still have Oak's stats. Venus should be there instead.

[Elec Man EXE]

Your seeing things....

Ok, fine. I hit "Post Reply" too soon. I fixed it shortly after though, as you can see

[Dark Sage]

Ah, I see.

Venus, listen closely...

Since you used Shadow Ball last round, I want you use Imprison first, to keep Boo from using it.

(I'd like to add that since Venus is a Psychic type and Shadow Ball is not a Psychic attack, using this move will be easier and less draining.)

Next, use Skill Swap. Try to gain one of his strengths and give him one of your weaknesses.

Finally, hit him with Psychic.

[Hatake Kakashi]

ACTUALLY the way Imprison works, if it's the Imprisoned Pokemons type it's harder to restrict for very long.

If the attack which is attempted to Imprison is of the victim’s type, the energy required to use Imprison rises significantly, and the attack takes much longer to do.

So Haunter? Let 'er take Shadow Ball! It'll tire her out and give you time to react with a nice hard Shadow Punch.

Then, use Spite so that Skill Swap is that much harder to do!

Finish things off by using Hypnosis when it opens its' mind for Psychic.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dang, I hate Skill Swap

But yah, I think you misread the description for Imprison. Its harder if the attack matches the opponents type, not yours.

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 14

*Pre-Round*
Venus (Female)
89% HP / 86% EP
Status: Enjoying the new scenery
Imprison ~ Skill Swap ~ Psychic


Boo (Male)
77% HP / 88% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 2 rounds)
Shadow Punch ~ Spite ~ Hypnosis


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

*Battle*
On the roof of the haunted mansion, an intense battle rages. The two trainers, each hungry for a win, shout their commands to their respective pokemon. The pokemon nod slightly, still staring at one another.

Venus acts quickly, focusing her psychic powers on Boo. A faint symbol starts to form around his body, creating a strange sensation. Seeing his foe vulnerable, he quickly phases into the ground. He emerges behind the Kirlia a short time later, and pulls his fist back. He thrusts it forward, delivering a punch directly to Venus' head. She maintains her concentration, but is knocked to the ground by the attack. Standing, eyes still glowing, she lets out a final cry as she finishes the mental block. Within Haunters mind, a barrier now surrounds the part of the mind that would control the energy formation of Shadow Ball. Venus smiles to herself.

Now concentrating on her next task, her eyes glow a bright purple color. An aura of the same color begins to form around both Haunter and Venus as she uses her telekinetic powers to alter their traits. Meanwhile, Boo's eyes are also glowing, this his a ghostly navy blue. Unbenownst to Venus, he is placing additional strain on her, making her attack consume an increasing amount of energy. Still, she continues with her order. As the psychic type completes her action, she begins to hover into the air, having gained Boo's natural levitation ability. Boo, on the other hand, seems to have gained more control over his psychic power during the swap. Venus breaths heavily, unusually tired after the swap.

Still floating in the air, she continues her attacks. The Kirlia's eyes glow blue as she hits Boo with a blast of psionic energy. He holds his head and groans as he feels the pain from the attack. Trying to block out the pain, he goes back on the offensive. Utilizing his newfound mastery of psychic power, his eyes glow brightly as he sends waves of hypnotic energy through the air. As Venus is hit by these waves, she feels suddenly drowsy. Though she tries to maintain conciousness, she soon slumps down, resting her tired mind as she falls into slumber. The ghost cackles softly at her.

With Venus taking a nice nap under the moonlit sky, it would seem that Boo may have the upper hand, but only time will tell.

*Post-Round*
Venus (Female)
81% HP / 62% EP
Status: Fast asleep, has gained the ability to levitate


Boo (Male)
66% HP / 82% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 1 round), Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 5 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

[Dark Sage]

Sorry. I posted attacks when it wasn't my turn. That won't happen again.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Alright, first things first. Eat its' Dreams! Using your Psychic instinct should make this easy!

Next, use Nightmare to replace what dreams you left with horrible visions!

Finish off by using Spite if it tries to Sleep Talk. Otherwise, take a break.

Dream Eater - Nightmare - Spite(if Sleep Talk)/Relax

[Dark Sage]

Kirlia can't learn Sleep Talk, I don't think.

Kirlia, just rest until you wake up.

When you wake up, pound into him with Shock Wave for the rest of the round.

[Elec Man EXE]

All pokemon (or almost all pokemon, sans unteachables like Magikarp and Weedle) can learn Sleep Talk from the Move Tutor in Emerald, for future reference.

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 15

*Pre-Round*
Venus (Female)
81% HP / 62% EP
Status: Fast asleep, has gained the ability to levitate
Relax ~ Relax ~ Relax
Sub: Shock Wave


Boo (Male)
66% HP / 82% EP
Status: Cursed (Cannot use the same attack consecutively, 1 round), Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 5 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct
Dream Eater ~ Nightmare ~ Spite/Relax


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

*Battle*
The two trainers do not hesitate as they shout their next commands, as round 15 begins.

As Venus sleeps soundly under the moonlit sky, Boo eyes her. His eyes glow bright red as he psychically prods her resting mind, though even in resting her mind is quite resistant to such an attack. Accordingly, a faint, red stream of energy begins to flow from her, to the waiting ghost. The energy encircles Haunter's body, giving him a red glow as he continues to drain away the dreams of the unsuspecting Kirlia. Having stolen a signifigant amount, the red energy is absorbed into his body. He smiles as the sleeping psychic continues to lie there.

Feeling especially mischevious now, Boo floats over to the emotions pokemon. He holds out his hand above her as it glows with a black energy, flowing all around her body. As he does this, Kirlia's dream is being overwritten by a traumatic nightmare. She stirs slightly, taken by the nightmare. But not just any nightmare, this particular one will drain away her strength as she sleeps soundly. Careful not to wake her, Boo retreats and chuckles to himself.

As Venus continues to suffer from her dream, Boo watches carefully, seeing if she'll do anything. But she never does, and the ghost takes a break, conserving his energy.

The round closes in the same way, with Venus remaining asleep and suffering while Boo oversee's her.

*Post-Round*
Venus (Female)
63% HP / 86% EP
Status: Fast asleep, experiencing a Nightmare, has gained the ability to levitate


Boo (Male)
70% HP / 79% EP
Status: Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 4 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

[Dark Sage]

I was wrong, Kirlia, can use Sleep Talk.

Venus, that's just what I want you to do. Use Sleep Talk until you wake up.

When you do wake up, hit him with Shock Wave.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Spite its' Sleep Talk. That'll cause it to lose even MORE energy.

Then, see if you can't use Hypnosis to put her into a deeper sleep.

Either way, make sure she's got a terrible Nightmare.


And if she wakes up anytime before the last round, try Hypnosis to knock her back out and Nightmare the last round. If it's the last round(or she wakes up in the first round ) Shadow Punch the last round away.


Spite Sleep Talk - Hypnosis - Nightmare/Shadow Punch
Sub: Hypnosis if she wakes up.

[Dark Sage]

Just a warning, Hatake, when she gets a shot, I'm going to have HER use Hypnosis.

:biggrin:

[Hatake Kakashi]

I intend to keep her asleep as long as I can.

[Elec Man EXE]

Hypnosis requires eye contact, its impossible to use it on an already sleeping opponent

I'm feeling really uncreative today (didn't sleep at all last night for some reason either), so I'm going to hold off till tommorow to ref.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 16

*Pre-Round*
Venus (Female)
63% HP / 86% EP
Status: Fast asleep, experiencing a Nightmare, has gained the ability to levitate
Sleep Talk ~ Sleep Talk ~ Sleep Talk
Sub: Shock Wave


Boo (Male)
70% HP / 79% EP
Status: Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 4 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct
Spite ~ Hypnosis ~ Shadow Punch / Nightmare
Sub: Hypnosis / Nightmare


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

*Battle*
The area under the full moon seems to be the perfect place for a nap, and thats exactly that Kirlia is doing, though she doesn't seem to be enjoying it much. Her trainer shouts to her, issuing her commands despite her sleep, while Kakashi continues to try and keep his opponent in this state.

Hoping to not only deplete the psychic's Health, but her energy as well, Boo holds out his ghostly hand and concentrates. His eyes glow an eerie black as he uses his ghostly power to place strain on Kirlia's body, using his hand as a focus. She stirs in her sleep, still experiencing an unpleasent nightmare, but acting regardless. As she mumbles something nearly inaudible, a flurry of multicolored, slightly glowing leaves made of pure psionic energy begin to form around her. Boo looks on, not exactly sure whats happening... suddenly, the leaves are shot toward the ghost, slashing through his ethereal form. He blinks, not expecting an attack from the sleeping pokemon. Venus struggles a bit, and suddenly her eyes open, having escaped from the nasty dream she was experiencing. She rubs her eyes, still a bit groggy and not all that refreshed from her little nap.

The Haunter frowns as he sees his foe awake, and wastes no time to try and fix that. He looks at the psychic, eyes glimmering with a psychic aura. Familiar with the attack and not quite ready to fall into slumber again, Venus fights the hypnotic waves as sparks dance across her body. With a cry, she launches a series of small electric bolts, each causing a mild shock to the gaseous ghost. The sensation of the shocks throws off Boo's concentration despite his newly discovered psychic prowess, and the waves of sleep inducing power cease. Kirlia does feel a bit drowsy, but not enough to fall into sleep.

His hopes of continuing the fight with a sleeping opponent ruined, Boo phases into the ground. Familiar with this particular attack, Venus starts channeling electricity again, ready to slam the ghost. He emerges from the ground, sending one fist flying forward into Kirlia's side. The emotional pokemon winces briefly, but without hesitation turns toward her foe. As she raises her arms, she sends another array of small electric sparks toward Boo, who recoils as each bit of energy hits him.

Both pokemon look quite annoyed with one another at this point, and they look toward their trainers, each hoping to gain an advantage.

*Post-Round*
Venus (Female)
50% HP / 68% EP
Status: Has gained the ability to levitate, annoyed at being put to sleep


Boo (Male)
56% HP / 70% EP
Status: Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 3 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

[Hatake Kakashi]

Alright, put her back to sleep with Hypnosis.


If she tries to close her eyes(and if Dark Sage hopes to use Hypnosis on a pro, he's gonna have to keep his open!) then Shadow Punch it until you catch it with its' eyes open. When it's asleep, if there's any time left, give it Nightmares.

[Dark Sage]

Venus, I'm getting sick of this dirty fighting.

Close your eyes, and then Teleport into the Graveyard.

Wait for him there, and just relax while you're doing so. Let him wear himself trying to use Hypnosis and chasing you.

This is going to continue until my opponent decides to play fair.

If his Hypnosis works, by some miracle, just use Sleep Talk until you wake up.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Dark Sage, you did not put Hypnosis as an illegal move. I'm not doing anything dirty, or exploiting and tricks or being "unfair."

Please drop it. You have Hypnosis too.


And sitting around for three turns(Assuming she doesn't open her eyes after Teleport), thanks for the free round I suppose

[Dark Sage]

Your plan is to completely lockdown my whole team with one combo. You're being a poor sport, and I will not keep up this battle if it does not stop.

I got furious at poor sports. It seemed that the first move that everyone would try would be Toxic, followed by Thunder Wave if they could. These people wanted to win these battles at all costs, not caring about who they angered. And it seemed that everyone had their teams loaded with Poison-Types so they'd be immune to retaliation. That's why I will no longer play with anyone who won't disallow these moves.

Sure, this lockdown strategy of yours is your right. And it is my right to forfeit if you keep doing it. Which I will. I'd sooner forfeit two points than allow you to get four for playing dirty. I'll simply find a battle with someone who's a good sport.

[Elec Man EXE]

Dark Sage vs Hatake Kakashi
Round 17

*Pre-Round*
Venus (Female)
50% HP / 68% EP
Status: Has gained the ability to levitate, annoyed at being put to sleep
Teleport (Eyes closed) ~ Relax ~ Relax
Sub: Sleep Talk


Boo (Male)
56% HP / 70% EP
Status: Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 3 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct
Hypnosis ~ Hypnosis ~ Hypnosis
Sub: Shadow Punch / Nightmare


Arena Status: Combatants are now on the roof of the mansion, a few clouds in the sky, and the moon is full

*Battle*
The trainers shout the next commands to their pokemon, each appearing to be a bit annoyed with the other. The pokemon nod and face one another once more.

Boo begins the all to familiar attempt at putting his foe into a slumber. His eyes shimmer, while psionic waves pulsate through the air. Venus wants none of it, and she closes her eyes. Using her psychic power, she envisions the graveyard aside the haunted house. With a flash of light, she disappears from the rooftop, reappearing moments later amongst tattered gravestones and the obligatory dead tree. Boo frowns as he cuts off his attack, successfully avoided.

Taking a moment to survey the area, Boo looks for his tricky foe. After hearing the trainer say something about a graveyard, he glances in that direction. He sees his opponent and smiles a he floats off the roof toward her. Meanwhile, she sits on the ground, keeping her energy use to a minimum. As the ghost floats down, the ref teleports the combatants to their pokemon along with himself.

As the ghost reaches her, he notices her eyes are still closed. He shrugs as he sinks beneath the ground, phasing his ghostly form into it without trouble. Unknown to Kirlia, the large ghost emerges from the ground behind her. He pulls back his fist, then sends it flying forward into the psychic's head. She topples to the ground with a grunt, as Boo chuckles mischeviously.

Venus slowly stands up, rubbing her head, she stares toward Boo, who just grins back. This ghost is quite annoying, she thinks to herself. The trainers appear to be in a similar staring contest, as the round closes.

*Post-Round*
Venus (Female)
43% HP / 80% EP
Status: Has gained the ability to levitate, annoyed with Boo


Boo (Male)
56% HP / 62% EP
Status: Imprisoned (Shadow Ball blocked, 2 rounds), has gained a natural psychic instinct


Arena Status: Battle has now moved to the graveyard, many tombstones lie around in the creepy scene

[Dark Sage]

Okay, le's try this one more time.

Venus, first use Psychic.

Then, use Shock Wave

Finsih up with Future Sight.

If he looks like he's going to use Hypnosis again, just close your eyes, and let him tire himself out trying. If he tries to foil this plan by ordering three Hypnosis moves in a row, well, we can go home after this round.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Fine. You wanna throw a fit?

Haunter, Hypnosis x3. I'm not battling someone who's going to be so rude and insult us for using what Ghosts are good at. I'm getting full points from this match anyhow.

[Dark Sage]

Elec Man, I'm forfeiting this match.

Sorry, but I'd like to have a slot open, and I'd rather not waste one with this match.