yaGvAb - Ref: Hypotenuse Man

[Wolfsong]

3-3 (one out at a time)
I choose first.
You attack first.
DQ: 1 week
Banned moves: Attract and rest.
Arena: How about: The roof of the Daily Planet. Lois and Clark (as played by Terri Hatcher and Dean Cain) are writing an article on the battle. Since this is a battle on the roof, ground moves will not work. Also if any of the pokemon's attacks hit either Lois or Clark, there will be a 2% health penalty. If a pokemon falls off of a roof, Clark will pull a disappearing act and superman (Also played by dean cain in the series) will rescue the pokemon that fell. However, the pokemon that fell will take a 10% health penalty.

I choose my female delcatty Aiko

Any takers?

[Lady Vulpix]

Wow, that's quite an unusual setting. I don't have any evolved pokemon yet (I'd have one if I weren't stuck in a ref-less battle), nor much experience with ASB, but I could give this a try, if you agree.

[Wolfsong]

It's fine with me. *grins* should be interesting. And don't worry i have some unevolved team members as well.

[Mega Horny]

I guess I'll ref.

[Lady Vulpix]

I agree, it should be interesting.

We have a ref already? Wow, that was fast! Thanks, Mega Horny!

Ok, I think this is a good time to see how the Absol I got from Chris 2.0 fares. His name is Nobaru. Note that I never thought I'd train an Absol, here or anywhere, but I'm not one to turn down a well-intended gift so instead I'll rise to the challenge.

So Nobaru will start out with a Double Team, then Calm Mind, and then he'll shoot an Ice Beam at Aiko.

[Wolfsong]

All right, Aiko let's do this. I want you to use shock wave after Nobaru uses double team. Then, I want you to use psych up. Finally, finish up with water pulse

Shock Wave ~ Psych Up ~ Water Pulse

[Mega Horny]

Crap. My parents planned a surprise trip for me and my friends. I would have planned differently if i knew. Im leaving now, and ill be back on mondayish. Sorry.

[Lady Vulpix]

Ah... Ok, have a nice trip! I guess we'll be waiting here.

[Mega Horny]

im really sorry to let you down, and i understand I made a commitment as a ref, but ive got some stuff goin on, and I just cant ref for ya. Truly sorry.

[The Blue Avenger]

If you guys want, I can pick up reffing for this.

[Wolfsong]

It's fine witih me.

[The Blue Avenger]

(Assuming this is okay with Gabi. If not, lemme know.)

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 100% | EN: 100% | Status: Ready to go
Moves: Shock Wave ~ Psych Up ~ Water Pulse

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 100% | EN: 100% | Status: Raring for a fight
Moves: Double Team ~ Calm Mind ~ Ice Beam

Arena status: Calm

~Round 1... go!~

The wind whips harshly around the roof of the famed Daily Planet. Two mild-mannered reporters stand on the sidelines as the two trainers step up: one releases a purring Delcatty, while the other calls out a glaring Absol. The two Pokemon stare at each other as the trainers give their commands.
Nobaru kicks things off by splitting into 5 completely identical Absol, each one giving Aiko a fierce stare. Aiko, however, isn't shaken, and releases a bolt of electricity. The lightning immediately homes in on the right target and zaps Nobaru, the shock causing the rest of the clones to disappear. (-6% HP Nobaru, -5% EN Nobaru, -5% EN Aiko)
Frowning, Nobaru moves on to his next tactic. He closes his eyes and focuses, taking deep, cleansing breaths. The Absol can feel his mental prowess increasing, but unbeknownst to him, Aiko is probing his mind and gaining the same powerup. Nobaru opens his eyes and sees Aiko grinning at him in a way he doesn't like at all. (-4% EN Nobaru, -6% EN Aiko)
Nobaru finishes by collected a ball of ice energy in his mouth as Aiko does the same with water. They both spit their respective beams at each other simultaneously, one using a frigid ray of ice, the other using a glowing blue jet of water. The Ice Beam easily overpowers the Water Pulse, breaking through it and striking Aiko. However, the power is weakened due to the Water Pulse. (-7% HP Aiko, -7% EN Nobaru, -5% EN Aiko)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 93% | EN: 84% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, cold

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 94% | EN: 84% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted

Arena status: Calm

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Mkay, Amy attacks first, followed by Gabi.

[Wolfsong]

I don't have much time so I will try to be quick. All right Aiko, I want you to start out with safeguard. Next, I want you to use secret power and finish wtih another shock wave.

Safeguard ~ Secret Power ~ Shock Wave

[Lady Vulpix]

Nobaru, Taunt Aiko to break her concentration. If you manage to stop her Safeguard, then Bite her and use Toxic. Otherwise Protect yourself and then hit Aiko with a Thunderbolt.

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 93% | EN: 84% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, cold
Attacks: Safeguard ~ Secret Power ~ Shockwave

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 94% | EN: 84% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted
Attacks: Taunt ~ Bite ~ Toxic

Arena: Calm

~Round 2... go!~

Nobaru leaps into action this round, sticking out his tongue, leering at Aiko, and wrapping the whole display up with the insinuation that Aiko's mother is a prostitute. Aiko, understandably, is rather perturbed, and finds herself angry enough that she cannot focus at all on her command. As such, the Safeguard remains un-put-up. Yeah. (-2% EN Nobaru)
Aiko frowns and leaps at Nobaru, savaging clawing at the Absol with the mysterious power of the environment. After a moment, Aiko backs off, and Nobaru sees his chance. He sinks his fangs into Aiko's shoulder, causing the Delcatty to yelp in pain. However, Nobaru can't shake the feeling that something's wrong... he feels slower for some reason. Suddenly, it comes to him - the Secret Power has induced partial paralysis. (-7% HP Nobaru, -6% HP Aiko, -5% EN Aiko, -4% EN Nobaru)
As Nobaru releases his hold, Aiko scowls and lets loose a deceptively quick bolt of lightning. It zips through the air and fries Nobaru, who howls in response. However, neither the Shock Wave nor the paralysis deter him from coughing up a hideous, oozing ball of toxic muck, sending it flying straight at Aiko. She winces as the Toxic hits her. (-6% EN Aiko, -5% EN Aiko, -5% EN Nobaru)
As the round ends, the poison begins its crusade of pain upon Aiko. (-2% HP)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 85% | EN: 74% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Taunted, badly poisoned (-4% HP next round)

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 81% | EN: 75% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed

Arena: Calm

Mkay, Gabi, then Amy.

[Lady Vulpix]

Alright, Nobaru, use Facade now, then Icy Wind and finally Thunderbolt.

[Wolfsong]

All right, Aiko I want you to start with double team. next, I want you to use Heal bell. Finally finish with ice beam.

Double Team ~ Heal Bell ~ Ice Beam

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 85% | EN: 74% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Taunted, badly poisoned (-4% HP next round)
Attacks: Double Team ~ Heal Bell ~ Ice Beam

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 81% | EN: 75% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed
Attacks: Facade ~ Icy Wind ~ Thunderbolt

~Round 3... go!~

As this round begins, Aiko closes her eyes... but nothing happens. the Taunt is still in effect. Nobaru chuckles, and despite his paralysis, he charges at Aiko, glowing a faint yellow. He impacts hard and bounces back, snickering, despite the energy loss associated with such a powerful attack. (-14% HP Aiko, -11% EN Nobaru)
Aiko continues to play defensively: her next move consists of closing her eyes and focusing. Unfortunately, the Taunt blocks her from doing her command, so she sits there and scowls at her foe. Nobaru scowls and focuses as well. A sharp wind picks up, similarly from nowhere, and it carries with it many tiny icy and snow particles. The wind sweeps across the rooftop and strikes Aiko. (-6% HP Aiko, -4% EN Nobaru)
Finally, Aiko goes in the offensive. She summons an orb of icy energy and lets it fly straight at Nobaru, the ball leaving an icy path like a comet in the air. Nobaru takes the blow stoically and responds likewise with a Thunderbolt, zapping the Delcatty once more. (-9% HP Aiko, -9% HP Nobaru, -7% EN Aiko, -7% EN Nobaru)
As the round ends, the poison keeps eating away at Aiko. (-4% HP Aiko)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 52% | EN: 67% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, mildly Taunted, badly poisoned (-6% HP next round)

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 72% | EN: 53% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed

Mkay, Amy, then Gabi.

[Wolfsong]

Sorry about that Aiko, but we can still do this. I want you to start with icy wind. Next, use facade and finally finish with shock wave.

Icy Wind ~ Facade ~ Shock Wave

[Lady Vulpix]

Nobaru, counter the Icy Wind with a Flamethrower, then Protect yourself from the Facade, and then try a Slash.

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 52% | EN: 67% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, mildly Taunted, badly poisoned (-6% HP next round)
Attacks: Icy Wind ~ Facade ~ Shock Wave

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 72% | EN: 53% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed
Attacks: Flamethrower ~ Protect ~ Slash

~Round 4... go!~

Aiko kicks things off quickly - at least in comparison to the paralyzed Nobaru - and summons a chilled wind that whips through the arena. It blasts straight into the Absol, who reels and finally manages to launch his counter-attack. Nobaru rears his head back and launches a blast of blistering flames that bombard Aiko. (-6% HP Nobaru, -9% HP Aiko, -7% EN Nobaru, -4% EN Aiko)
Aiko frowns and begins to glow an eerie purple. Without warning, she launches herself at Nobaru, but she bounces off: Nobaru managed to erect a protective shield around himself just in time. Nobaru sighs in relief as Aiko skulks back. (-4% EN Aiko, -7% EN Nobaru)
To finish this round, Aiko yowls as she releases a single bolt of electricity. It quickly homes in on Nobaru's position and fries the hapless Absol. This doesn't stop him from jumping at Aiko and swiping at her with a set of razor-sharp claws. (-6% HP Nobaru, -7% HP Aiko, -5% EN Aiko, -5% EN Nobaru)
As the round ends, Aiko feels the familiar sting of poison. (-6% HP Aiko)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 36% | EN: 54% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, badly poisoned (-8% HP next round)

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 60% | EN: 34% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, cold, tiring

Mkay. Gabi, then Amy.

[Lady Vulpix]

Alright, Nobaru, you're doing well. You need some more energy now. Try a Swords Dance. Then Slash Aiko twice.

(Swords Dance, Slash, Slash.)

[Wolfsong]

Sorry it took me a while been busy wtih work and class.

If you aren't taunted anymore i want you to start with heal bell, if still taunted ice beam. Next, I want you to use thunderbolt. Finally, finish with ice beam.

Heal Bell/Ice beam ~ Thunderbolt ~ Ice Beam

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 36% | EN: 54% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, badly poisoned (-8% HP next round)
Attacks: Heal Bell ~ Thunderbolt ~ Ice Beam

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 60% | EN: 34% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, cold, tiring
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Slash ~ Slash

~Round 5... go!~

A magnificent tolling signals the start of this round. An ethereal bell has appeared above Aiko, and as it chimes, a glowing dust descends down upon the Delcatty. Aiko grins as the poison is purged from her body. Nobaru, however, is not so lucky: the paralysis has kicked in fully, freezing hus muscles and keeping him from moving. (-6% EN Aiko)
Aiko takes her opponent's lack of movement as an open invitation to keep attacking. Electricity crackles over her fur as she begins charging up her vicious Thunderbolt. Finally, Aiko releases it, zapping Nobaru with the powerful lightning attack. Unfortunately, again, Nobaru's paralysis has halted all movement on his part. (-9% HP Nobaru, -7% EN Aiko)
Aiko smirks, and begins focusing her energy for her third attack. An icy orb forms at her mouth, and she fires it with devastating accuracy: the orb leaves a frozen trail in the sky behind it. It hits Nobaru straight on, chilling him to the bone. However, this does not deter him from finally moving and jumping straight at Aiko, swiping at her with his razor-sharp claws. (-9% HP Nobaru, -7% HP Aiko, -7% EN Aiko, -5% EN Nobaru)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 29% | EN: 34% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tiring, scratched up

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 42% | EN: 29% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, cold, tired, frustrated

Mkay, Amy, then Gabi.

[Wolfsong]

Nice work Aiko. Now i want you to start with a faint attack iron tail combo. Finally, finsih with another thunderbolt.

Faint Attack iron Tail combo ~ Thunderbolt.

[Lady Vulpix]

Nobaru, try a Quick Attack before Aiko fades. Then try to Bite her tail and finally use Shock Wave.

[The Blue Avenger]

Sorry for the wait; I was swamped this week.

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 29% | EN: 34% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tiring, scratched up

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 42% | EN: 29% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, cold, tired, frustrated

~Round 6... go!~

Nobaru grins as he kicks off this round by dashing across the rooftop and slamming hard into his foe. Or, at least, that's what he would like. In reality, his paralysis has taken hold and prevented him from doing anything. Meanwhile, Aiko has faded away, much like the Cheshire cat of renown. Just as Nobaru wonders where his foe has gone, Aiko reappears behind him and slams her metal-coated tail into the Absol's side. Nobaru groans, but remembers his commands: he sinks his fangs into Aiko's tail once the metallic sheen fades, causing Aiko to yelp in pain. (-10% HP Nobaru, -6% HP Aiko, -11% EN Aiko, -4% EN Nobaru)
Nobaru and Aiko both back up as both of them begin to charge up an electric field. They both fire at the same time and both bolts hit simultaneously, leaving both Nobaru and Aiko sizzling. (-9% HP Nobaru, -6% HP Aiko, -7% EN Aiko, -5% EN Nobaru)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 17% | EN: 16% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tired, scratched up

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 23% | EN: 20% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, tired, frustrated

Mkay. Gabi, then Amy.

[Lady Vulpix]

It's ok, Jeff. We're all busy.

Nobaru, try a Faint Attack of your own, then Bite and Slash.

[Wolfsong]

Sorry, work has kept me busy. I haven't had the time to think much less write or do anything that i wanted to this week. Also despite being my day off i spent the day running errands for mom.

All right Aiko, you've done a good job so far and no matter what happens i'm proud of you. I want you to start by tickling Nobaru. Next, I want you to use water pulse and finally finish with rock smash.

Tickle ~ Water Pulse ~ Rock Smash

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 17% | EN: 16% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tired, scratched up
Attacks: Tickle ~ Water Pulse ~ Rock Smash

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 23% | EN: 20% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, paralyzed, tired, frustrated
Attacks: Faint Attack ~ Bite ~ Slash

~Round 7... go!~

Aiko begins by dashing over to Nobaru. Wasting no time, she begins to tickle the Absol fiercely. Nobaru can do naught but laugh in return, dropping his attack and defensive power in the process. However, this does not hamper his ability to disappear into thin air and tackle Aiko from behind. (-6% HP Aiko, -4% EN Aiko, -4% EN Nobaru)
Aiko scowls and swiftly blasts a powerful jet of water at Nobaru. The water pushes him back, but what really hinders him is his paralysis: it renders him immobile. (-6% HP Nobaru, -5% EN Aiko)
Aiko finishes by charging up power in her paw and punching Nobaru hard. Nobaru flinches as his defenses are dropped once more. As well, his paralysis has kept him from attacking again. (-5% HP Nobaru, -3% EN Aiko)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 11% | EN: 4% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tired, scratched up

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 12% | EN: 16% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Attack dropped, Defense sharply dropped, paralyzed, tired, frustrated

Mkay, Gabi, then Amy.

[Lady Vulpix]

Ok, Nobaru, use Swords Dance, then Frustration and finally Faint Attack.

[Wolfsong]

Why am i not surprised to find that i was busier on my days off this week than i was when at work. Sorry i didn't reply sooner.

All right Aiko, I want you to start by relaxing. Then use Flash if Nobaru is not affected by paralysis otherwise relax again . Finally finish with shock wave.

Relax ~ Flash/Relax ~ Shock Wave

[The Blue Avenger]

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 11% | EN: 4% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, tired, scratched up
Attacks: Relax ~ Flash ~ Shock Wave

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 12% | EN: 16% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Attack dropped, Defense sharply dropped, paralyzed, tired, frustrated
Attacks: Swords Dance ~ Frustration ~ Faint Attack

~Round 8... go!~

Aiko begins this round by sitting down and trying to conserve some energy. Meanwhile, Nobaru closes his eyes and focuses his will, ghostly images of swords dancing around him. (+5% EN Aiko, -4% EN Nobaru)
Aiko then waits to see the action of her foe. Nobaru, seeing this, goes ahead with his move. He jumps at Aiko, who releases a blinding Flash, but it's too late: he's already on the right trajectory. He lands practically on Aiko, savagely clawing the cat with fury and frustration. (-11% HP Aiko, -3% EN Aiko, -7% EN Nobaru)
The savage attack was too much for Aiko, and she drops to the floor, unconscious.

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Aiko (female Delcatty)
HP: 0% | EN: 0% | Status: Fainted

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 12% | EN: 5% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Attack boosted, Defense sharply dropped, paralyzed, exhausted, blinded

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Mkay, Amy sends out and attacks, followed by Gabi attacking.

[Wolfsong]

I'll send out Dakota male poochyena. All right Dakota, I want you to start with Double team. Then, use rock smash. Finally, finish with howl.

Double Team ~ Rock Smash ~ Howl

[Lady Vulpix]

Nobaru, use Taunt. Then Detect the Rock Smash and try an Aerial Ace.

[The Blue Avenger]

Sorry about the wait. ^^;

Gabi versus Amy!
3 v 3!
Arena: The Daily Planet!
Referee: Hypotenuse Man!

-Team Wolf-
Dakota (male Poochyena)
HP: 100% | EN: 100% | Status: Cool
Attacks: Double Team ~ Rock Smash ~ Howl

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 12% | EN: 5% | Status: Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense boosted, Attack boosted, Defense sharply dropped, paralyzed, exhausted, blinded
Attacks: Taunt ~ Detect ~ Aerial Ace

~Round 9... go!~

To replace the fallen Aiko, out comes a fresh and chipper Poochyena named Dakota. Dakota stares down his foe, the beaten and weary Nobaru. He then smirks and fans out into 5 identical copies, all of which look straight at Nobaru. Nobaru frowns and begins to taunt his foe, making some rather off-color remarks about Dakota's mother and so on. The Dakota clones scowl and fume, falling completely for the Taunt. (-5% EN Aiko, -2% EN Nobaru)
All the Dakotas growl and jump at Nobaru, paws outstretched. At the last moment, however, Nobaru nips just out of the way, cleanly Detecting the hit. This has its consequences though, as the Detect drains the last of Nobaru's health and he falls over, completely unconscious. (-3% EN Nobaru)

~End!~

-Team Wolf-
Dakota (male Poochyena)
HP: 100% | EN: 95% | Status: 4 clones, Taunted

-Team Vulpix-
Nobaru (male Absol)
HP: 0% | EN: 0% | Status: Fainted

Mkay, Gabi sends out then attacks, then Amy attacks.

[Lady Vulpix]

Ok, I'm sending out Shomer, my male Charmander, since he's one of my first pokemon and hasn't had any battle experience yet.

Shomer, use a Double-Team of your own. Then use Secret Power, and then Flamethrower.

[Wolfsong]

Ok Dakota, let's get to work. First let Shomer use double team then use odor sleuth to sniff him out. Next, I want you to latch onto him with poison fang. Finally, if you don't have any clones use rain dance. However, if you still have clones, I want you to use a secret power of your own.

Odor Sleuth ~ Poison Fang ~ Rain Dance/Secret Power

[The Blue Avenger]

Oops, guys, I just noticed that I didn't put that Dakota was still Taunted in the post-battle stats. Does this change your commands any?

[Wolfsong]

yeah it does but not by too much, and don't worry about those things happen. Short and simple this time. Astonish, poison fang, secret power.