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53 | Video/Action for Saffron City

[As if the Pokémon Centers being destroyed yesterday wasn’t enough chaos, Cobra Commander’s decided to launch an attack of his own today. The video feed displays the entrance to the Saffron City Gym, and no, he didn’t ice over someone’s door again. Instead, a Hyper Beam from somewhere behind the camera blasts the doors open. And if the Gear signal wasn’t enough evidence as to the attacker’s identity, Cobra Commander yelling orders probably is.]

Excellent! Now that the entrance is breached, attack! Attack!

[Several of Cobra’s more loyal Pokémon, like Arbok, Abomasnow, and Skarmory can be seen heading through what’s left of the doors before the feed cuts out.]

{OOC: Network responses will be during the attack, and for action, feel free to confront him either inside the Gym where he’s making a mess of things or while he’s trying to make an escape. Just let me know which one!}

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That's right. Thought you'd like a taste of your own--

[Oh crap, Flare's being targeted! And that's his favorite Pokémon. For a moment, Riku's completely silent. He hopes down from his fainted Blastoise, sends her back into her ball and looks back at his remaining Pokémon.

Flare, in the mean time, takes the hit of the rock attack, which sends him backwards and deals heavy damage. When hyper beam comes flying his way, though, he pulls a last-minute Protect.

Still, he's definitely taken some serious damage from the Ancient Power. Muttering under his breath, Riku tosses his dragon a Hyper Potion. That'll at least cover him until he has time to Roost.

But now that the Abomasnow's outta the way, Riku's Garchomp launches himself into battle... and whips up a sandstorm. It'll deal damage to everyone that isn't a rock, steel, or ground type (even allies!), but he doesn't really care. It's all about upping his evasion, man!

Ace the Lucario is invulnerable, though, and rushes on ahead, aiming an Aura Sphere at Sand Viper.]

How dare you heal that thing!

[But he’ll try and use Embargo to keep that from happening again.]

And how dare you create thissss sandstorm!

[Aura Sphere blasts Dunsparce. There’s nothing he can really do about that one. Arbok’s recharging, so he can’t use that either.]

Sssand-Viper! Dig! It can’t hit you if you’re under the ground! Sskarmory! Get out here! Now! Use Air Cutter! Focus on that Garchomp! Hit that Charizard too! Let’s see how you handle that!

[...Wait, where did that Embargo even come from? It couldn't have been Cobra, right? And, come to think of it, all these dark type moves seem a bit odd given the Pokémon on-hand. Something's a little fishy here. As a sort of test, Riku's gonna pull out his wooden Keyblade and attempt to smack Cobra from the side.

Well, with Sand Viper underground, there's not a whole lot Quake can do. Rather than worry about the Dunsparce, he changes gears. After taking the hit from the Air Cutter, he attempts a Fire Fang on Skarmory. Blade the Scizor takes this time to do some buffing, utilizing Swords Dance and Iron Defense, while Flare, after taking the hit, spews a horrible Smokescreen.

Ace hurriedly Magnet Rises herself above the ground, while Draco plants a Substitute. Looks like Riku's team is shifting gears a little.]

[Sand-Viper can’t stay underground forever, so it’s going to surface right under the Scizor of Riku’s. A.S.P., the Arbok is recharged and attempting to Glare through that Smokescreen. Strato-Viper is going to attempt to retaliate with Air Slash on the substitute, and Cobra Commander is about to get smacked with a giant…is that a key?]

What on earth do you think you’re doi-

[Okay a giant wooden key to the side hurts. But it leaves a wonderful opening to try and retaliate with a very obvious Payback from Cobra Commander, who is definitely not a Pokémon.]

Take that, you brat!

[Blade takes the hit! Fortunately for her, she's sturdy enough to withstand it and immediately retaliates with Superpower. Ace, in the mean time, shifts gears to perform a Zen Headbutt on A.S.P.

Quake performs Swords Dance to up his game a little, while Draco's substitute takes considerable damage. Poof! However, he soon launches a Thunder Wave-- he doesn't even care what it hits, really!

Flare remains in the back, utilizing Double Team to boost his evasion a bit. The stand nails him, but if he takes too much heat, he can always Roost!

As for Riku-- the Payback sends him down to the ground with a pained gasp. The attack definitely confirmed his prediction, though... And he soon launches himself feet-first at the Commander again.]

[Dunsparce is definitely in need of healing after that attack. Arbok’s paralyzed. Might be time to start considering a strategic retreat.

Cobra scrambles away from Riku’s feet and starts running for Abomasnow. Hopefully, he can revive it in time to launch a counterattack. ]

Strato-Viper! Cover me! Use ssssomething to distract him! Slash him! Yess, do that! Arbok! Hyper Beam! Target the Garchomp! Sand-Viper! I don’t have time to heal you, so use Roost!

[He’s starting to get a bit desperate here since he really wasn’t prepared for all the level 100s to show up today.]

[Not so fast, Cobra! Guess who's jumping out in front of that Abomasnow and putting up her fists?

Thaaat'd be Ace, and she's gonna attempt to use Force Palm to slow him down.

The Hyper Beam hits out of sheer dumb luck, and Quake angrily retaliates by using Earth Power. Flare takes a moment to Roost while keeping his eyes locked on Cobra.

When Riku gets Slashed, Blade rushes over to him, throwing yet another angry fit! She might not have a type advantage, but she'll happily nail Strato-Viper with another Superpower. Bad bird! You're not like Gear at all!

In the mean time, Riku forces himself back on his feat. After taking three attacks now, he's definitely running out of steam. He's getting a little nauseous as the read splotches on his skin spread. What the heck...?]

[Shockingly, Cobra Commander has learned something today. That being that it really sucks to be on the receiving end of a super effective attack. Luckily, he wasn’t paralyzed, but still, ow.]

You’ll pay for that! And what’s wrong with you?

[That almost looks like some of the side effects from the experiment, but this guy’s definitely not a Rocket, right? It's not like the Commander has time to be wondering things like this anyway!]

Whatever’s wrong with you better not be contagioussss! Ssstrato-Viper! Sand Attack! Kick up as much sand as you possibly can!

[That way he can flee if needed.]

A.S.P.!

[Oh wait, that thing’s recharging, paralyzed, and almost out of HP.]

Never mind! Just sssit there and be useless!

[Not that it’ll do much, but he’ll attempt to use Payback on Ace to buy some time.]

Edited 2012-07-15 06:02 (UTC)

[While dark type moves aren't particularly effective against Ace, the attack does knock her outta the way. Well played, Cobra.

Thankfully for Strato-Viper, the Sand Attack does make it considerably harder to attack, but that's not gonna stop Draco from spamming some Flamethrower and Thunderbolt.

At this point, Blade and Flare are hurrying over to Riku, who clutches onto his head. His eyes have turned red, and his teeth are aching.

Still, he manages a dry remark.]

If it is contagious... then I hope you get it.

[The Flamethrower misses, but the Thunderbolt manages to clip Strato-Viper’s wings, sending it spiraling towards the ground.

Having successfully attacked, Cobra’s going to take this moment to recall Pawniard and Hypno from wherever they dropped.

And really, why not be petty at this point?]

Well, I hope you catch this!

[Cobra Commander used Fling, and tossed a rock at Riku!]

[Oh, crud! Riku's eyes widen, and he throws himself to the ground in order to block the stone... which hits Flare instead. Wonderful.

But despite his aching head, Riku gets back on his feet, stepping closer to his flaming dragon.]

Wow, I guess even villains use bad puns.

[Quake is gonna try at least one final attack but Ace is already retreating towards the other Pokémon. With Riku in pain, it's better that they leave rather than risk any more injuries, really.

Even Draco stops spamming fire and lightning after Ace barks at him a little. He glares and beats his fists against his chest, but slowly floats to the rest of the group.]

That was not bad! Obvioussssly whatever’s wrong with you has affected your sense of humor! Or maybe you just didn’t have one to begin with!

[Wait.

Are they retreating? Someone’s retreating and it’s not Cobra Commander? This feels…unfamiliar. Oh well, time to start gloating.]

And where do you think you’re going? Have you finally come to your senses and realized you can't defeat the mighty forces of Cobra?

Actually...

[You know what? Much as his team wants him to get out of there... Riku looks down at Flare and shakes his head.

Though Flare shoots him a skeptical look...

He flies forward, firing yet another Flamethrower.]

[Noooooooooope.]

Retreat! Retreaaaaaat! Everyone back in the Gym! Get out of my way you idiot!

[He'll just run back inside the Gym for cover now.]

[...And, because this is too hilarious for words?

Yeah, Riku and Flare are gonna chase after him. Juuust to see what he does.]

[He’ll just turn around and…]

Why are you following me? Don’t you know when to give up?

[Wait, he has an idea. A possibly very bad idea, but still, it’s an idea!]

And besides, you’ve fallen right into my trap! All of you outside, attack!

[They’re not really in any condition to do so, but hopefully that’ll buy him enough time to use a Faint Attack and run back outside.]

[The Faint Attack does make Flare falter. Luckily, his typing and level make it so he can at least withstand the attack.

And... Flare is just gonna zip outside, too, stopping right in front of the door.

Really, Riku's expecting Cobra to flee, but it is pretty fun to mess with him.]

That’s right! Go check out the front of the Gym. And while you’re doing that…A.S.P.! If you can hear me, target thisss wall and use Hyper Beam! We’re getting out of here!

[Because there clearly hasn’t been enough property damage already today, there’s another hole in the side of the Gym now! And Cobra’s going to try and escape that way.]

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