The ASB Safari Zone

[Phoenixsong]

Ah, Treecko! Hmm... I do want one... I am quite tempted... but the Ivysaur... arrgh! Ohhh... well... I can't decide. I think Cujo and I should keep a low profile for now, especially with those Beedrill around. Cujo can sniff around a bit... he might discover a different Pokémon, or perhaps some Pokéballish-type-things.

Yo, Saff... you there?

[DarkestLight]

Drat. Well ok then. We're out of here... for now. Trogdor mountain, here we come!

Or Troldgar...*whistle*

[Chris 2.1]

TROLGAR :-/ You evidently don't read my fic :p


Safari Zone Quest: DarkestLight
Part 10

After dissapearing from Grave's Yard, you wander to the next location; Trolgar mountain. At the foot of the large mountain you see large chunks of shrubbery and plantlife around the dusty earth as you begin your hike. The sky is clear, the air is crisp, and the oxygen low as you begin your hike.

A Cyndaquil runs along the path ahead as you see a Geodude hopping after it, angry. A Diglett also pops up briefly, but dissapears as a Skarmory searches the skies.

What will you do?

[DarkestLight]

Heh, Wynd you like mountains. You should feel a bit better up here.

Wonder whats up with ol' Rock face over there.

Naa, dun want him. Lets keep going for a bit.

[Chris 2.1]

Safari Zone Quest: DarkestLight
Part 11

You wander on up the winding path that clings to the side of the mountain. Along the way you see more and more Geodude; a lot are sleeping peacefully as you wander past. A Numel is ambling along calmly, giving a long yawn; it doesn't even notice a pair of Cyndaquil leaping over its hump and scurrying around the corner. A Lairon stomps onto the scene, looking at you with intrigue.

What will you do?

[Vermillion]

Round 3
Phoenixsong
Arena – Feizhi Outpost
Inventory -Great Ball
1 on 1
DQ - None

Cujo(M)

HP/EN-100%/100%
^-Status-^
On The Move
~~~
=)The Quest(=
Keeping a low profile you and Cujo sneak around the clearing as the Beedrill soar right over but you suddenly step on a rather loud twig snapping it. The Ivysaur hear this and blindly throws a Razor Leaf into your hiding spot which Cujo deflects with his flames. Exposed for the hunter you are the Treecko flee with fear but the Ivysaur stamps and paws the ground, whips lashing the air...

What will you do?

[Saffire Persian]

Well, nothing really looks good to me, Rast. As much as we'd love to help those poor beat-upon workers, I'm not fond of pig-monkey's. So lets move on and see what we find a little ways from here.

[Phoenixsong]

Eh, well... I suppose that's gone and made up my mind for me, hasn't it? The Treecko are gone and I doubt that the Ivysaur's going to let us get away. Well, let's try this.

Cujo, I know we've startled Mr. Ivysaur there, but let's see if'n we can't smooth things over with him. Saunter up, nice and easy, apologize for putting him on edge and ask him if he'd like to lend his strength to our merry band of thieves growing family. If he accepts, I'll catch him with my Great Ball. If he denies, then, well, we're not giving him a choice. Use Safeguard to keep any bad status away, then try to paralyze him with Dragonbreath. End with Flamethrower.

Safeguard ~ Dragonbreath ~ Flamethrower

--

Saffire Persian

Loath as you are to leave the quarrymen in peril, you’re not interested in any of the Pokémon you see here and decide to keep hiking; you’re certain that they’ll be able to take care of themselves, anyway. You pass by the Geodude and the other Pokémon, keeping your eyes out for any more activity as you do so. A few minutes of walking brings you to a place where the quarry walls are not so steep and possibly easy to climb. A female Sandshrew sitting in the shade of a small rocky outcrop notices you, hisses angrily and darts up the side of the mountain, presumably looking for one of her usual hidey-holes. As your eyes follow her up the wall, you catch a glimpse of something large and green. Curious, you edge a bit closer—and you do NOT step on the second female Geodude you see, leaving her to grumble in her doze—and see, to your great astonishment, a magnificent male Flygon basking lazily in the sunlight, wings outspread to collect the warmth. You would keep gazing at the marvelous dragon just a little longer, but a cry from Rast diverts your attention. Apparently, a pugnacious little female Diglett has popped up out of the ground to pester him. Before you can decide how to best shoo the tiny annoyance off, you notice that her father—or is it “fathers”?—is watching you from a distance. The Dugtrio appears calm for now, but he might become angry if you try anything with his baby…

What will you do?

*~*~*

Stats:

Inventory- 1 Great Ball

Rast (M)- 100% Health, 100% Energy, annoyed by the bothersome baby Diglett

[Charles Legend]

Um, I thought that the Unown were band because of them only knowing hidden power?

Also I liked say that I liiked that first Smergle's personality the one that was writing a bad word, And cool there are wild Flygons in the Safari Zone, now that is very Interesting to know...

Saddy I don't have any points, so I well just have to wait before I can do anything here other then read the topic....

~Charles Legend

[Saffire Persian]

Well, I'd love that Flygon. Unfortunately, we have come unprepared, and it looks like we might just be ganged up upon if we try to attack the little... mole... thing. As the usual in the Safari Zone, move on, and keep and eye out for any Pokémon that might stick out from the norm. Hi-ho.

[Chris 2.1]

Charles: You're right - Hidden Power is a banned move. But the Unown will not attack. They serve a different purpose. You should all be aware that we have a lot of final evolutions here....most of them in fact. There are a select few we do not have so I suggest you do come along and check the zone out when you have the points.

[Andrew]

Question, if we say buy two Pokeballs, and we haven't yet caught anything, can we then buy a further Pokeball and then add an additional Pokemon to our Party mid-way through the trip? Or everything up front?

[Chris 2.1]

No everything is up front.

[Blademaster]

Charles: You're right - Hidden Power is a banned move.

And... there's a rational reason for this... where, exactly?

[Chris 2.1]

Every single attack list discussion we've ever had. But to save time I'll elaborate: Hidden Power was seen as a difficult move to handle. Having an attack that serves as any of the 17 types. Is it randomly generated? Would it be a different type after each use, or would it stay true to the games? If the latter is true we would need to keep track of whose Pokemon had what hidden power to make sure people didn't cheat and claim it was a type that it wasn't.

In addition the power of the attack (as well as type) is affected by the Pokemons IVs. This meant actually deciding the power, accuracy, effects and description of the attack was going to cause some debate. And in the end, considering the other attacks out there, the general consensus seemed to be that it wasn't worth the effort.

However in accordance with our revamped attack list we are including Hidden Power as a new move. However due to the reasons above it won't be much like the game version. I hope that answers your question.

[Phoenixsong]

Um... I have an idea about how HP might work... but meh. Off-topic. Later.

Saffire Persian

Flygon is certainly a rare and magnificent find, but, alas, you did not come prepared to capture such a powerful Pokémon. You and Rast are also quite eager to get away from the annoying little Diglett and her watchful parent(s), so the two of you move along. To your great chagrin, the baby mole is not content to let you “escape” and continues popping up all around you and Rast as you walk, apparently intent on provoking some sort of reaction; her father(s) follow at a distance to ascertain that you don’t hurt her. Doing your best to ignore the moles, you and your faithful Vaporeon trek onward; you look up as a second’s worth of shade passes over your head and see a female Vibrava making wide circles above you. To your left, a Phanpy and a Machop, both female, are wrestling playfully; to your right, you can see the blank and slightly sinister face of a Hitmonlee watching you closely.

What will you do?

*~*~*

Stats:

Inventory- 1 Great Ball

Rast (M)- 100% Health, 100% Energy, annoyed by the bothersome baby Diglett and slightly unnerved by the Hitmonlee and Vibrava

[Saffire Persian]

If we can't get a Flygon, a Vibrva'll do I suppose. First, use Acid Armor to raise defense. Then attack the dragonfly above you with Ice Beam aim for one of its wings and try to freeze it. Finish off with Water Pulse .

[DarkestLight]

Oooh man, Lairon x_x Taunter! Well, we better keep hiking on. Numel's aren't my thing....

[The Blue Avenger]

Chris: Kappaduck uses Hypnosis, and the squabbling Pokemon drift gently off to sleep. Meanwhile, you surface once again at the top of Ivy Lake, disturbing a group of skating Surskit. You look around after shaking the water off and see a family of Lotad wandering on the shore. Something nudges your leg, and you see a Dratini quickly swim off. What do you do?

Inventory: 1 Great Ball, 1 Diamond
Team: Callomuso (HP: 81% | EN: 81% | Status: Asleep), Kappaduck (HP: 94% | EN: 86% | Status: Cheery)

---

I'll head out of the room, away from the staircase if possible.

[Chris 2.1]

Nothing here particularly gets my attention. I think I'll leave Ivy Lake - I've caught my little Feebas so I'm pleased. I want to head to Grave's Yard to catch my last Pokemon.


*


Safari Zone Quest: DarkestLight
Part 12

On and on you trek up Trolgar Mountain. The biting winds have died down and it is actually quite warm. More Geodude hop along grumpily as a group of Magnemite fizz and spark as they drift along. Suddenly, you see three of the group merge together and glow brightly....and in no time a Magneton has formed. The other Magnemite watch jealously and they continue to drift along. A Skarmory sweeps across the skies.

There is a deep wheesh and you see, up ahead, a Torkoal struggling to breathe. It stands there, exhausted as a Rhyhorn gives it a heavy smash. Torkoal staggers back in pain.

What will you do?



*



Hypotenuse Man
Part 5

You look around. There is no way down except through the staircase, and the rumbling growl is louder. You approach it carefully and see that a Persian is standing there, growling at a young Magby. The Magby gives a terrified cry and rushes behind you. Persian, upon seeing you, slinks off down the staircase and down an aisle of seats slowly. You follow precautiously, seeing a Smoochum happily freezing a seat and encasing it in thick ice. A Ralts watches with glee.

What will you do?

[Wolfsong]

I'll continue onwards. I'm not all that interested in poliwag or chinchou and I already have a marill.

[The Blue Avenger]

I'll start by asking the Magby if he'd like to travel with me. If yes, I'll hold out a Pokeball; if no, I'll challenge him to a battle using Numeron. Numeron will start using Sleep Powder, then continue until it works, then use Stun Spore, continue until that works, then finish with Poison Powder.

Sleep Powder ~ Sleep Powder/Stun Spore ~ Sleep Powder/Stun Spore/Poisonpowder

---

Chris:
Out of nowhere, a friendly Mr. Mime pops in an Teleports you to Grave's Yard. Immediately, a swarm of Zubat and Golbat rush past you, create an ominous sense of being in a horror movie. You hear a Mightyena howl in the distance. A Shuppet is floating with the wind near a couple of tombstones near you. What do you do?

[DarkestLight]

Torkoal in trouble!

I don't have a fire type, but Torkoal's are kinda cute...

Sure, let's help out. Change. Brick Break on Rhyhorn's backside to get his attention. Followed by a Mach Punch. End with a Counter if he charges you.

[Chris 2.1]

TBA: I'll keep going. I know exactly what I'm looking for.


*


Safari Zone Quest: Hypotenuse Man
Part 6

You turn towards the Magby and asks if it would join you. He looks at you, joyous, and leaps forward as you hurl the Pokeball towards him. Magby is absorbed by the bright white light and the ball drops to the ground. A ping is heard and the ball is teleported to the entrance of the Safari Zone for you to pick up at a later date.


+ New Pokemon!
Magby - [M]



Pleased at your capture, you wander on down the aisle towards the stage. You see another little Ralts playfully clambering among the seats. In the rafters, a group of Koffing and Weezing and spewing out toxic gases. You hear a pathetic growl and see a Snubbull eagerly tugging at your heel.

What will you do?


*


Safari Zone Quest: DarkestLight
Part 13

Tyrogue leaps up to take on Rhyhorn. The weakened Torkoal watches next to you as Tyrogue deals a slamming smash to the rhino's hide. He responds by charging furiously, which Change meets head-on with a devestatingly fast punch. Reeling, Rhyhorn doesn't back down, and leaps up for a body slam. Change prepares to counter it, but Torkoal leaps in the way, erecting a protect shield around you and your Pokemon. Rhyhorn smashes off it and slides to the ground, weak.

It is at this point the guide explains you should probably run. like. crud. As you prepare to bolt off, Torkoal asks if it may join you. Eagerly, it seems. Will you capture Torkoal? Bear in mind this is your last Pokeball and capturing Torkoal will mean you end your Safari Zone Quest.

[The Blue Avenger]

I will keep moving.

---

Chris
(Part 1)
You keep on moving, finding yourself near a giant tombstone with a stone angel on it. Peeking around it is a Shuppet. A quick caw from a nearby Murkrow, however, sends the Shuppet floating away. Meanwhile, a Kadabra is perched on a nearby grave, amusing himself by bending some spoons. A glint in some shadows alerts you to an Absol's presence. What do you do?

[Chris 2.1]

I'll battle that Murkrow. Go Kappa! Use ice beam to start with. Then use a psychic and blizzard combo to ensnare it in an icy vortex.


Safari Zone Quest: Hypotenuse Man
Part 7

You wander on through the playhouse towards the stage. You can see a Chansey happily saying its name as it waddles around. From here you can see a Raticate gnawing on a chair. There are Rattatta everywhere! Nearby you gasp in surprise as a Vaporeon slowly slinks out from her sleeping spot. This rare water Pokemon wanders up to the main stage and dissapears behind a stage curtain. You also see a Metang hovering around.

What will you do?

[Mega Horny]

MLG

Vileplume obviously found some way to stop one of the ice beams.

Your beedrill sets up a clear reflect barrier to protect itself against Foretress' physical moves, while you command your Misdreavus to distract the wild Vileplume with a bright flash. Before Vileplume can react, Beedrill swoops down, followed by an angry Foretress. A grovyle appears to be watching from the bushes. Persephone then fires a blue beam of mist into Vileplume, knocking it back. Frustrated, Vileplume attempts to retaliate with a Petal Dance, but stumbles and falls ove, still blinded, leaving Beedrill to hit it with two vicious fury cutters. It staggers up and showers Beedrill, his clones and Foretress with a sleep powder, before being subdued by Persephone's confuse ray.


*~*~*

Stats:

Inventory- Nothing

Set (M) Beedrill
86% Health
71% Energy
2 functioning clones, slightly drowsy. Reflect (5)

Persephone (F) Misdreavus
84% Health
73% Energy
Paralyzed.

Vileplume (M)
78% Health
87% Energy
Paralyzed, Blinded, Confused.

Foretress (?)
82% Health
85% Energy
Asleep.

*~*~*

What will you do?


Wolfsong

You half-heartedly continue down the beach, but, you see nothing else of interest. Growlithe has curled into a ball on the ground, relaxing, and Dragonite appears bored by the passive species living on the beach. You don't spot anything new. Just a few Lombre lazing about, and a dead Whiscash carcass's odour piercing your tender nostrils. The beach seems generally uninteresting right now.

What will you do?

*~*~*

Stats:

Inventory- 2 very great balls

Talut (M) Dragonite
100% Health
88% Energy,
Bored.

Horatio (M) Growlithe
88% Health
95% Energy
Bored.

[DarkestLight]

Oh it's not over. We will be back to fight another day. Torkoal, yer cool with me. We'll take ya along!

Sweet, a Fire Type.

[Wolfsong]

I think its time for a change fo scenery and we will head to Ivy Woods.

[Chris 2.1]

Safari Zone Quest: DarkestLight
Part 14

YUou throw your Pokeball at Torkoal, who willingly lets itself become absorbed by the flash of red light. The Pokeball pulls the tortoise in, clamping shut and dropping to the ground, where it wobbles once, twice and a third consecutive time.

On your way up Trolgar Mountain you make your second sucessful capture and the ball soon dissapears! With that, your Guide releases a large Claydol and the two of you are teleported away.

In the lobby you are presented with your two new Pokemon:

New Pokemon!
Torkoal [M]

Pupitar [M]


You are also given the Diamond that you found in Grave's Yard.

"Hold onto this," the Guide tells you. "You'll need it soon..."

*


Thanks for entering the Safari Zone! Remember to get both your new Pokemon approved!

[DarkestLight]

Alright! Man, superb!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Beedrill, use Focus energy and regain your concentration. Then Twinneedle on Vileplume twice.

Ok, Persephone use Icebeam on Vileplume, then trap it with Meanlook and finish with Defense Curl.

Then we'll toss the Ultraball, it's Confused, Paralyzed, trapped and damaged quite decently. It should be enough.

[The Blue Avenger]

Let's see... I think I'll follow the Vaporeon and see what other Pokemon are behind the curtain.

---

Chris:
(2)

Kappaduck
HP: 94% | EN: 86% | Status: Cheery
Moves: Ice Beam ~ Psychic + Blizzard

Murkrow:
HP: 100% | EN: 86% | Status: Okay
Moves: ?

You send out Kappaduck, who takes a fighting stance opposite Murkrow. Murkrow takes the initiative and begins Taunting Kappaduck, who responds predictably: he seems really freaking angry. Kappaduck responds by blasting the crow with a frigid ray of ice, causing Murkrow to caw in pain.
Murkrow responds by performing an intricate Featherdance. Kappaduck gets lost in the mesmerizing moves for a bit, causing his focus (and his attack power) to drop. However, he still manages to call up a fierce Blizzard. Kappaduck glows blue and the Blizzard suddenly wraps itself around Murkrow, amplifying its effect. Kappaduck, however, can't hold it forever and lets the Blizzard whoosh away. Murkrow, shivering, slams Kappaduck with its wing, knocking him back.

Kappaduck
HP: 88% | EN: 86% | Status: Taunted, attack dropped severely

Murkrow:
HP: 71% | EN: 86% | Status: Cold, angry

[Chris 2.1]

Screech, Water Pulse, Ice Beam.


*


Safari Zone Quest: Hypotenuse Man
Part 8

Inventory:
-One Great Ball
-One Pokeball


You follow the Vaporeon quietly past the curtain and find yourself backstage again. Here there is a little Smoochum dancing happily around a large trapdoor set into the floor. A group of small Eevee huddle around the mother Vaporeon as she lays down in the corner. A Zubat and Golbat flock out towards you and shoot up to the rafters of the large building.

As you look around the disused area, you see an Abra fast asleep.

What will you do?

[Vermillion]

Round 4
Phoenixsong VS. Ivysaur
Arena – Feizhi Outpost
Inventory -Great Ball
1 on 1
DQ - None

Cujo(M)

HP/EN-100%/100%
^-Status-^
Gearing up for a fight
*-Attacks-*
Safegaurd | Dragonbreath | Flamethrower

Ivysaur(M)

HP/EN-100%/100%
^-Status-^
Ready for battle
*-Attacks-*
? | ? | ?

~~~
=)The Battle(=
Dispite feeling protective Cujo abides to your commands and saunters over to make peace and entice the plant dino to join your ranks. Cujo is no fool though and safely sets up a Safeguard by covering his body in sparkling silver light. An inch from the Ivysaur Cujo is smacked across the muzzle by a Vine Whip and he snarls with malice at his opponent. Strike 1 for the nice guy approach…

The flame pup back pedals a bit and fires a stream of intense green flames at Ivysaur who lowers his head and charges with a Skull Bash. The flames are pushed back by the speeding beast but the secondary effects of Dragonbreath kick in, paralyzing him.

Neatly left open for attack, Cujo burns his opponent with a powerful Flamethrower, singeing his center flower bud black. Ivysaur can only groan with pain.

Cujo(M)

HP/EN-95%/87%
^-Status-^
Safegaurded 4 Rounds
Angery

Ivysaur(M)

HP/EN-91%/84%
^-Status-^
Paralyzed
Burnt flower bud

[The Blue Avenger]

Chris:

Kappaduck
HP: 88% | EN: 86% | Status: Taunted, attack dropped severely
Attacks: Screech, Water Pulse, Ice Beam

Murkrow:
HP: 71% | EN: 86% | Status: Cold, angry
Attacks: ?

Murkrow begins by divebombing straight at Kappaduck, but Kappaduck responds by letting out a loud screech. The sonic wave assaults Murkrow's ears, making it forget completely what it was doing as it falls to the ground.
On a roll, Kappaduck continues by blasting a jet of brigh blue water at Murkrow. The attack hits home, but Murkrow is not going to take that sitting down: it flaps into the air and tries to divebomb Kappaduck again, this time succeeding.
Kappaduck scowls and spits a ray of frigid ice. The Ice Beam nails Murkrow, who recoils and responds in turn by disappearing into thin air. Before Kappaduck can process this, Murkrow smacks him from behind.

Kappaduck
HP: 74% | EN: 73% | Status: Mildly Taunted, attack dropped severely

Murkrow:
HP: 51% | EN: 74% | Status: Cold, angry, defense dropped severely

---

I think I'll go over to the Eevee family and see if I can't get the attention of one of the Eevees.

[Chris 2.1]

Ok then Kappa use ice beam, iron tail and a final ice beam.


*


Safari Zone Quest: Hypotenuse Man
Part 9

Inventory:
-One Great Ball
-One Pokeball

You wander towards the Eevees calmly. They are all very small, but the Vaporeon watches you suspiciously. As you engage in eye contact with them, one of the males of the group leap forward, growling in an adorably threatening way. It wants a battle.

What will you do?

[The Blue Avenger]

Kappaduck
HP: 74% | EN: 73% | Status: Mildly Taunted, attack dropped severely
Attacks: Ice Beam ~ Iron Tail ~ Ice Beam

Murkrow:
HP: 51% | EN: 74% | Status: Cold, angry, defense dropped severely
Attacks: ?

Murkrow starts by once more flying straight at Kappaduck, but once again Kappaduck blasts it out of the sky with Ice Beam. Murkrow caws and finishes his attack: a harsh Peck attack that leaves Kappaduck with a bit of a headache.
Kappaduck snickers and whips his tail around: the tail, coated with an iron sheen, slams Murkrow hard, leaving it dazed. However, it retaliates with a beam of darkness. The Night Shade hits home, leaving Kappaduck reeling.
Murkrow's eyes glint as it prepares to Snatch the effects of Kappaduck's move. However, Kappaduck defies the Murkrow's prediction and blasts him again with Ice Beam.

Kappaduck
HP: 64% | EN: 55% | Status: Attack dropped severely

Murkrow:
HP: 19% | EN: 65% | Status: Cold, angry, defense dropped severely

---

I'll send out Numeron, my Exeggutor, and have him use Sleep Powder, followed by Stun Spore and Toxic.

[Chris 2.1]

I'll throw my Great Ball!


*


Safari Zone Quest: Hypotenuse Man
Part 10

In a flash, Numeron appeared befote the hardy looking Eevee. He shook his mane of leaves and a thick powder rustled out, filtering through the air. Many of the Eevee were out the radius, and the Mother erected a safeguard to protect them. But the fighter, distanced, took the full force and began to fall asleep.

The sleeping Eevee lay there; Numeron was about to unleash a stun spore when the collective screeches of an Eevee pack rang through the small theatre, distracting Exeggutor. It seemed the little cubs weren't letting their brother lose so badly.

Focusing, Numeron spat a deadly poison that slowly seeped into Eevee's skin, stabbing and aching inside the little Pokemon. Satisfied, Numeron didn't see a pair of Eevee cubs sneak up from behind and tackle him. He staggered forward into the wall and turned back, but the Eevee had melded into the innocent-looking pack that sat calmly behind their mother.

It might be wise to do this in a hurry.



Numeron - Male

95%HP || 90% Energy


VS

Eevee - Male

98%HP || 95% Energy
Asleep
Poisoned

[The Blue Avenger]

Chris:
You toss the Great Ball. It hits Murkrow and wiggles once... twice... three times.

Congratulations! You've caught a male Murkrow!

The guide's Mr. Mime pops up out of nowhere, Teleports you to the entrance, hands you the Pokeballs with the Feebas and the Murkrow, and advises you to hold onto the Diamond before ushering you out... all in under a minute. Wow, efficient.

---

Numeron will use Dream Eater until Eevee wakes up, at which point he'll keep using Psychic.