[SZ Thread] Cynder's Cavalcade of Safari Crusaders! (Oslo, RaZoR LeAf)

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 35


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



You and your newly formed posse take a stroll through the village, you can quite literally feel the eyes of all of the Pokemon you walk by burning into the back of your skull. What a scandal - a Pokemon trainer and Togetic travelling together; something none of them thought they'd ever see again. He looks uncomfortable, and is relieved when you find an empty house to dive into.

Inside is a mouldy old couch, a moth-eaten rug and some stairs that lead up to the next floor, but they don't look very safe.


What do you do?
.:Look at the couch:.
.:Check under the rug:.
.:Go upstairs:.

[/table]
[table]

Brando Male @ Insomnia Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts	Moonscape Female @ Levitate Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 0pts Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 0pts *recalled*	Ditto D. Ditterson, Esquire Genderless @ Imposter Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts (transformation remains for 1 round)
Togetic Male @ Hustle Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts	Lickitung Male @ Own Tempo Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts

[Oslo]

Hrm. I'mma check under the rug.

(Oh, and if anyone in need of a Lunar Wing comes knockin', I'll help 'em out. ;D)

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 36


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



Before you can get to checking under the rug, a familiar visitor appears with his two Pokemon.



The two of you talk for a short while, and you provide him with a Lunar Wing plucked from Moonscape, who's feeling well enough to travel outside of her ball now. She appears to be recovering quickly too; it won't take her long to be back to full health and energy.

With the brief intermission over and done with, you and your party of 5 decide to check under the rug. Lo-and-behold, there's a trapdoor underneah. Your sleuthing abilities seem to have served you well. Esquire reverts back into a Ditto; but you can see his imposter ability kicking in as his form begins to wobble from being with so many other Pokemon.He's unsure of which to copy.


What do you do?
.:Go through the trapdoor:.
.:Go upstairs:.

[Oslo]

I'll recall all of my Pokemon for the time being. The less of us there are the easier it'll be to avoid the guards' notice.

Through the trapdoor!

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 37


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



Esquire looks relieved as you recall it back into its Poke Ball along with the rest of your team; it's just you, Lickitung and Togetic now. You drop through the trapdoor with ease and find yourself standing in what appears to be a store cupboard, it contains various cleaning supplies; uniforms designed to fit several different species of Pokemon; and a human sized uniform. There's a crack in the door, through it you see a large, open chamber with some sort of statue in the middle. Around the edge of the room are basic doors with fancy looking locks holding them tightly shut.


What do you do?
.:Grab uniforms:.
.:KAMIKAZE!:.

[Oslo]

I'mma put on a uniform and recommend that Togetic and Lickitung do the same, though I obviously can't command them to do anything. Then I'll saunter into the next room and ask Lickitung to Rock Smash one of the locks.

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 38


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



You and your travelling partners grab a uniform each and slip it on before inconspicuously slipping through the door and into the hall with the doors. However, your brief camouflage comes to an end when you realise - you must have picked the wrong uniforms. The ones in the cupboard were all of a bluish colour, where everyone out here appears to be dressed in red. Uh oh.

Lickitung goes to perform a rock smash on one of the locks, but is thwarted swiftly by one of the guards patrolling the area.



"Hey! What do you think you're doing over there?!" She prints over on all fours and examines your uniforms. "You're not supposed to be here! You should be back in the canteen, not in the reception area. Get back to work!"


What do you do?
.:Sorry... :c:.
.:Where's the canteen?:.

[Oslo]

(Okay, guys. I has got plan.)

Oh, golly, sorry Ms. Guard! It's our first day. We got the whole orientation thing but, y'know... I'm Gen Y so it's all in one ear and out the other. Mind pointing me to the canteen, good friend?

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 39


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



Mankey eyes you suspiciously before sighing in relief. "Oh good; for a moment there I thought you were trying to break into one of the high security vaults! Boy am I glad I was wrong." Cheerfully pulling you by the arm, she directs you to a different door and keys in a code, making it swing open with a mechanical creak.

The hallway ahead is long and has lots of cells either side, with a huge range of criminal Pokemon sat inside sleeping, playing cards or doing whatever else criminals do to pass the time. A Machop jumps at the bars as you pass causing Togetic to recoil nervously, but he shakes it off as soon as he sees you looking. There's another door at the end of the room, but this one isn't as scarily secure with only a basic door with rectangular reenforced glass windows that allow you to see through into the prison canteen.

"Here you go; this is where you'll be working from now on. I'd advise that you stay around here too, otherwise we might think that there's reason to be suspicious!" She absentmindedly bashes a fist into the palm of her other hand before walking back the way you came. The room itself appears to be largely empty, there's a lone Timburr cleaning the floors and that's about it.


What do you do?
.:Take a look around:.
.:Speak to Timburr:.
.:Find the other canteen staff:.

[Oslo]

Hey, Timburr! Could you help us with something? It's our first day. Mankey just told me that one of the prisoners is hypoglycemic and feeling faint. We need to get some grub to him fast! Is there some available food we could grab and take to him?

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 40


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.





Putting on your best flustered expression you rush over to Timburr and act out of breath. You ask where the food can be found for your troubled diabetic; and he looks at you skeptically. "What are you trying to pull over me?" He says calmly, leaning casually forward on the mop. "I heard what Miss Joules said over there - I know you were in the wrong part of the prison. I heard her little threat too."

You smile nervously and prepare a reply, but the Timburr cuts in before you're able to finish. "Food's over there in the kitchens," He gestures to the east of the room with his broom; "You'll find something sweet in the fridges furthest to the right." Lickitung flashes him a questioning look,he gets a simple shrug in reply. "It's been far too long since something interesting happened around here!"


What do you do?
.:DENY DENY DENY:.
.:Grab something from the kitchens:.
.:Leave the canteen:.

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 1


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.


You touch down on a rolling expanse of snow, with the icy landscape stretching out as far as the eye can see. You thermals are all on, your Pokemon is acclimatised, and you're ready to go.





In the distance you see a skittish herd of Stantler huddled in the gently falling snow, and not too far to your right you see 2 small Bunearies enjoying a carrot each and giggling softly.


What do you do?
.:Talk to the Stantler:.
.:Talk to the Bunearies:.
.:Take a look around:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts

[RaZoR LeAf]

Let's talk to the Bunearies first. Maybe one of them has heard about a 'frozen graveyard'?

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 2


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.




The larger of the two Bunearies peers at you with wide eyes and shakes her head. "I've never heard of any place like that!" The second nods in agreement.

"It sounds creepy! I wouldn't like to go there!" The younger one exclaims, hugging his ear gently. "Creepy like Mr. Effrey!" At the mention of this 'Mr. Effrey', the eldest Buneary falters.


What do you do?
.:Ask about Mr. Effrey:.
.:Ask for information elsewhere:.
.:Take a look around:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts

[RaZoR LeAf]

I don't mean to be of further upset, but you tell me a little more about Mr Effrey?

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 3


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.




Once again the youngest buneary speaks, hugging his ear even more tightly than before as his eyes widen in fear. "Mr Effrey is the mean old Sneasel who lives at the bottom of the snowy hill at the edge of the spooky forest!" The female buneary begins to quake in fear. "Some say that he comes and GOBBLES YOU UP at night!"


What do you do?
.:Prompt for more information:.
.:Ask for information elsewhere:.
.:Try to find Mr Effrey's Hut:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts

[RaZoR LeAf]

Well that's not very nice of him. If you point me in the direction of the spooky forest, I'll go sort him out!

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 4


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.




The eldest Buneary is first to speak this time, and she points you to the east. "That's where Mummy told us never to go, so it must be that way! That's where the forest is." She nods matter of factly. "Please be careful, though!"


What do you do?
.:Head Out:.
.:Prepare:.
.:Ask for more information:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts

[RaZoR LeAf]

OK, then we'll head in that direction. But before we head off, Prospero, I want you to use Calm Mind just to get ahead of any dangers we may encounter on the way.

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 5


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.


You bid farewell to the Bunearies and prepare to set off. As you fumble with supplies Prospero meditates for a short time, honing his special prowess.

You head east as you were told, and it isn't long before you notice a large forest looming ahead. It's eerily still and quiet but feels far colder than the rest of the tundra, so much so that you can feel the outside of your jacket beginning to cover with small crystals of ice. There are no Pokemon in sight.


What do you do?
.:Go through the forest:.
.:Go around the forest:.
.:Look around for information:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 96pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[RaZoR LeAf]

I should have brought a better jacket. I see no point in hanging around, lets head into the forest.

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 6


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.


You make a mental note to buy a better jacket before trekking your way through the ever-thickening snow into the woods. The hardy trees have miraculously retained their leaves despite the terrible conditions for growth, coated with a thick layer of snow they make the majority of the forest nearly pitch black aside from the smallest specks of light that break through the tiny gaps in the canopy.

Prospero looks around edgily, which gives you the feeling that you're being watched. Lo-and-behold, you spot what looks like a pair of glowing red eyes ahead. They stare at you steadily, unblinking.


What do you do?
.:Turn back:.
.:Confront the mystery person/Pokemon:.
.:ATTACK!:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 96pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[RaZoR LeAf]

Prospero, light things up with Flash and we'll confront the red eyed pokemon. I don't want to get into a fight, so don't look like you're ready to fight (but you know.. don't let your guard down.. fly casual?)

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 7


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.


The red jewel on Prospero's crown emits a bright flash of light, instantly illuminating the forest around you - to the dismay of the larger-than-you-thought Pokemon in front of you.



He rears back on his haunches and rubs his eyes before letting loose a mighty bellow. Oops? Prospero's gaze locks onto the Ursaring immediately, letting him know that he's not one to mess with. Nonetheless, Ursaring stares right back. "What are you doing in my territory, human?"


What do you do?
.:Nevermind me, I was just leaving!:.
.:Explain yourself:.
.:ATTACK!:.


Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 96pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[RaZoR LeAf]

Erk, sorry about that flash then, I didn't meant to cause any distress by it. I'm uh.. scared of the dark...? I'm looking for 'Mr Effrey' who I'm told lives near here. If you could be so kind as to point me in the right direction, then I'll be on my way.

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 8


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.




"Pitiful excuse, human. Mr Effrey doesn't like visitors - leave before I make you regret it." Ursaring bellows once again and swipes a paw at Prospero in a quick, and strangely powerful, Slash attack.


What do you do?
.:Convince him:.
.:Run for the hills!:.
.:ATTACK!:.

Ursaring

Male @ Guts
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 100pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 94pts

Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 91pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 96pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[RaZoR LeAf]

He doesn't like visitors? I don't care, I'll be paying him a visit anyway, whether he likes it or not. Now, either you can point me in the right direction, and we'll forget this ever happened, or i'll kick your ass, go find him, and then tell him you helped.

Prospero, if he tries anything again, then throw him up in the air with a Psychic Seismic Toss.

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 9


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.



"Is that a threat?" He says incredulously, cracking the knuckles on his right hand. He leaps at you once again, this time with an arm inbued with dark energy, but Prospero quickly puts a stop to this by grasping him with a Psychic and sending him flying backwards a good 10 yards. Winded, he lays still for a moment. You hear an enraged roar, far angrier than before, and see the Ursaring gambolling swiftly at you with a soft red glow.

What do you do?
.:Stop him:.
.:Run for the hills!:.
.:ATTACK!:.

Ursaring

Male @ Guts
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 80pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 84pts
+1 Attack, +1 Accuracy

Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 91pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 83pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

NOTE: Ursaring used Hone Claws and Night Slash, and if currently attempting Thrash.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Dammit. Prospero, double up a Blizzard and Teleport combo, so we vanish in a sudden hail of snow and ice. Take us to a different part of the forest away from this guy. Hopefully we can avoid meeting up with him later.

[Oslo]

Okay, I'll grab some random piece of cake or whatever from the fridge.

"Thanks for your help, Timburr. Perhaps you can help us find a particular prisoner... a nutty fellow who I'm sure Togetic can describe more thoroughly. We need to talk to him."

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 10


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.

Grasping your arm firmly, Prospero summons a powerful blizzard augmented by his boosted special attack that swallows you up in mere seconds. Ursaring forces his way through the blizzard however, and the last thing you see before you're teleported is a massive bear paw about to hit you.

True to your request, you and Prospero are whisked away to another part of the forest. You're at the edge of a clearing now, concealed by bushes and trees from the view of the Pokemon huddled around a camp fire in the middle.



They're speaking in hushed tones - they seem to be worried about something.

What do you do?
.:Explore the forest:.
.:Ask for directions:.
.:Ask what's wrong:.

Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 91pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 72pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[Cynder]

Good to see you back Oslo! c:

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 41


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



Thanking the Timburr, you head to the fridges and pull out a slice of simple chocolate cake; it's fairly plain besides the small amount of frosting in the centre - basic prison food. You ask him about the mad human, and he shakes his head in disappointment.

"Aye, I remember Richard. He was in a real state when he came in, yelling about some map and flailing madly. They didn't even bother to check his sanity, they threw him straight into a padded cell. Gee, the man sure knew how to make a scene. Did you know that he supposedly turned on his own Pokemon?"

Togetic flinches and Lickitung throws him a sympathetic look.


What do you do?
.:Ask where to find Richard:.
.:Leave the canteen:.

[Oslo]

Don't worry, Togetic. It's not your fault. Timburr, would you be able to lead us to Richard? If excitement is what you want, I promise we can deliver.

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 42


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



"Wow, you want me to come along? I'd be honored." The little Timburr bows quickly. "But what exactly is it that you need to see him for? I'm afraid I can't come along if you're going to break him out, but I won't tell anybody if you are."


What do you do?
.:Explain:.
.:Leave without him:.

[Oslo]

I don't think we need to break him out. I'm on a quest for an ancient map that will lead me to Jirachi, but I don't know where that map is. I believe Richard has information.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Lets ask what's wrong. But I'll be a lot more careful this time, and stand back when i'm asking, so I'm not intruding.

[Cynder]

TEAM OSLO'S CRUSADE
Round 43


The Old Village
This is the old location of the village before the battling league moved the village a mile east. In this ancient test of time, among old buildings and disused shops you will find a variety of city Pokemon living in solitude. Rumor has it there are secrets underneath the village.



"Wait, you actually believe in that map? It's just a myth told around these parts... but if you think you have a lead, I'll help you follow it." Timburr nods matter-of-factly. "If we're going to find him, we'll need a plan. Unfortunately, I don't have the best thinker." he points to his head and nods. "I can definitely lead you there, but you'll need to think of a plan."


What do you do?
.:Plan:.
.:Leave without him:.

[Oslo]

That's fine. Leave the planning to me. Let's head out, gang! (With Timburr leading...)

[Cynder]

TEAM RaZoR LeAf'S CRUSADE
Round 11


Ruskie Tundra
This wide expanse of icy land extends as far as the eyes can see. Rolling snow dunes and harsh hailing conditions make it an idea place for Ice Pokemon, and only the sturdiest of winter loving beasts.


You gently push the bushes that conceal you to one side and step into the clearing, being sure to look as unassuming as you are able. Politely as you are able to, you ask them what's worrying them.



"Well, we have a bit of a situation here." Machop says calmly. "Our little Swinub friends seem to have lost the rest of their family - their older brother and their parents." She sighs softly. "Lopunny and I are planning to help them find them again, but the problem is that we have no idea where to start looking!"

Lopunny nods in agreement, grooming her ear absentmindedly. "They ought to be fine, with them being such powerful ice types and all, but they must be worried sick about these three! I certainly would be if my little darlings were to go missing."


What do you do?
.:Offer to help:.
.:Ask for directions:.
.:Explore the forest:.

Prospero

Male @ Own Tempo
Hp: |||||||||||||||||||| 91pts
Energy: |||||||||||||||||||| 72pts
+1 SpA, +1 SpD

[RaZoR LeAf]

I'll ask them about the Frozen Graveyard, and what they know about Mr Effrey too.

Whilst I'm doing that, Prospero I want you to use a Psychic and Future Sight combo to see if you can pin point, or at least get an idea of where the Swinub's family members are.