Blackthorne Steele vs Alraunne

Alraunne said:

4vs4 double
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: OHKOs, destructive moves, 5 chills/Pokemon
Arena: Port Town Square

This quaint town by the sea has an old Italian feel. In the center of its residential area is a beautiful square of medium-large size, complete with a round fountain in its center. The square is enclosed by buildings of about three stories, mostly inns and apartments. There are streetlamps extending from the walls into the square and many windows with flowerboxes where birds like to perch. Residents will sometimes stop as they pass their window to watch the battle below, as light battles in he square are commonplace.

Other: Moves which involve direct contact with the ground (Dig, Ingrain, etc.) cost 5% more energy to use, due to the ground being beneath the paved and tiled square.
"Destructive moves" are restricted due to the public area, so as not to damage surrounding buildings too badly. Here, moves with the base power of 100 or higher are considered destructive.
Battle is restricted to the square- no running into the streets or the ocean!
Due to the limited size of the square, your two Pokemon cannot reach a combined height of over 30'.

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4vs4 double
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: OHKOs, destructive moves, 5 chills/Pokemon
Arena: Port Town Square

This quaint town by the sea has an old Italian feel. In the center of its residential area is a beautiful square of medium-large size, complete with a round fountain in its center. The square is enclosed by buildings of about three stories, mostly inns and apartments. There are streetlamps extending from the walls into the square and many windows with flowerboxes where birds like to perch. Residents will sometimes stop as they pass their window to watch the battle below, as light battles in he square are commonplace.

Other: Moves which involve direct contact with the ground (Dig, Ingrain, etc.) cost 5% more energy to use, due to the ground being beneath the paved and tiled square.
"Destructive moves" are restricted due to the public area, so as not to damage surrounding buildings too badly. Here, moves with the base power of 100 or higher are considered destructive.
Battle is restricted to the square- no running into the streets or the ocean!
Due to the limited size of the square, your two Pokemon cannot reach a combined height of over 30'.

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It’s quite a lovely day in the quiet little town. The sun shines brightly over the streets and the sound of the ocean can be heard lapping against the shores not far away. A few people gaze out their windows to the square below, where two trainers have met for a friendly battle. Blackthorne Steele sends out his two Pokémon first; one being a tiny pale green creature with a horn on its head, the other a small blue and yellow echidna that the battle’s referee recognizes as his gift to Steele. Alraunne considers them before choosing her own two Pokémon, the first a tiny owl with extremely small wings, the other a small brown mammal that reminds the ref of an Eevee. The Pokémon quickly assess the situation and the commands are given.

Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Commands: Toxic @ Carrie/Double Team (2 clones) ~ Rock Smash @ Slayer/Helping Hand @ Tock ~ Disable @ Slayer/Iron Tail @ Slayer
Status: Looking quite unconcerned with her opponents. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Commands: Featherdance @ Slayer/Double Team (2 clones) ~ Mud Slap @ Carrie/Agility ~ Mud Slap @ Carrie/Agility
Status: Hooting happily. Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Commands: Substitute (15%) ~ Toxic @ Tock ~ Flamethrower @ Astrid
Status: Quite ready to begin. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Commands: Substitute (15%) ~ Swords Dance ~ Swords Dance
Status: He’s the Slayer. Chills remaining: 5/5

Round 1

Carrie is the first Pokémon to react. She breathes out a tiny fireball in front of her, infused with her life energy, and the tiny fireball begins to take the shape to match its creator. Already confronted with a challenge, Astrid decides to test her newest opponent, feeling that a three-on-two matchup is unfair. The points her tail in Carrie’s direction and releases a gooey purple blob from a gland there, and flings the blob at Carrie. The fiery substitute steps in front of its master, though, and the poisonous goo splats all over it rather than Carrie. The poisonous toxins burn away as they rest harmlessly on the substitute’s outer body.

Meanwhile, Tock flies gently overhead and begins a strange aerial dance, causing feathers to rain down upon Slayer. The Larvitar looks up, puzzled, as many of the feathers cling to him. He feels strangely content as he sets up a substitute of his own, using a mysterious dark aura from inside him as the base. Like Carrie’s before him, Slayer’s new creation stands, ready to go, in front of its master.

Carrie eyes Tock as he settles back down on the ground. Imitating Astrid, Carrie spews a similar toxic blob at Tock. With nothing to protect him, the poisonous goop slaps him head-on. Tock immediately begins to feel ill as the disgusting poison seeps into his feathers.

The other two Pokémon take no notice, each being busy with their own business. Astrid charges towards Slayer, skidding to a stop as she approaches him and quickly spins around, intending to ram her tail into him. Somehow, though, Slayer’s dark substitute manages to squeeze between its master and Astrid’s tail, taking the blow instead. Astrid retreats, silently cursing the concept of substitutes.

As suggested, Tock takes off again, headed towards the nearest flowerbox, where he collects a large clump of dirt in his hooked feet. He then flies directly over Carrie and releases the dirt from above. However, Carrie’s substitute lunges onto the air and collides with the dirt, effectively shielding its creator from any harm the dirt may (or may not) have caused.

Slayer, meanwhile, stands staring at his trainer cluelessly. What sort of dance is swords dance? Did his trainer perhaps mean another dance? Might as well give it a try, he figures. He stands holding an imaginary sword, poised for attack, and begins dancing sloppily, making up the moves as he goes. Nothing seems to happen, however, as Slayer thinks to himself, You know, I really hate dancing.

Carrie returns her attention to Astrid. Instead of poison, she releases a breath of flames in the Alrunnik’s direction. Astrid whines as the fire scorches her fur. She growls angrily at Carrie for a moment, but turns her back to her and focuses again on Slayer, who appears to be doing some sort of foolish dance. She again charges at the Larvitar, while allowing her tail to stiffen with a silvery light. She lunges at Slayer upon nearing his position, again spinning around and lashing her tail at him. Slayer’s dancing assists him, as he unintentionally sidesteps Astrid’s attack. Again, Astrid retreats, this time growling at Slayer.

Not wanting to be forgotten, Tock again collects a sample of dirt from the same flowerbox in his talons, as well as a tiny flower, causing the person watching the battle from her window to shout angrily, though Tock can’t hear it through the closed window. He flies hastily over Carrie and drops the collected dirt. Once again, however, the substitute spares any damage to its creator, leaping up and taking the attack for her. Unnoticed by anyone, the woman at the window faints as her prized flower burst into flames upon touching the substitute’s fiery body.

While everything else has been going on, Slayer has continued to dance and swing his imaginary sword in the hopes that he’ll stumble upon some mystical effect. So focused on his silly dance as he is, he is completely oblivious to anything for how foolish he must look, having not even noticed when Astrid tried to maul him.

Round 1 Results

Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 91%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Toxic @ Carrie ~ Rock Smash @ Slayer ~ Iron Tail @ Slayer
Status: Disappointed with how unfair the fight is. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 99%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Featherdance @ Slayer ~ Mud Slap @ Carrie ~ Mud Slap @ Carrie
Status: Feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 1% this round, 2% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 85%
Energy: 84%
Commands: Substitute (15%) ~ Toxic @ Tock ~ Flamethrower @ Astrid
Status: Feeling pretty confident. Has a substitute (9% Health). Chills remaining: 5/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 85%
Energy: 93%
Commands: Substitute (15%) ~ Nothing ~ Nothing
Status: A minor setback. After all, he’s still the Slayer. Has a substitute (11% Health). Attack –2. Chills remaining: 5/5​

Blackthorne Steele said:

...unless HG/SS egg/tutor moves aren't allowed...

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Alraunne said:

Don't feel so down, guys! They may have substitutes but you still have more health for now. I promise we'll get the upper hand.

Astrid, protect to keep yourself from getting Taunted. Your support is vital! After that, vent your Frustration out on Slayer's substitute- or Slayer himself if you get the chance.

Tock, use Protect! We can't let that Cyndaquil have your leftovers. Then, use Facade on Slayer. I have a feeling you don't need to worry about Stone Edge. Finally, since HG/SS moves are allowed now, you should know what Tailwind is this time.

Astrid:
Protect ~ Frustration @ Slayer x2

Tock:
Protect ~ Facade @ Slayer ~ Tailwind

edit: hrng actually Astrid's taunt @ slayer would get eaten by the substitute. Is it too late to change it?

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4vs4 double
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: OHKOs, destructive moves, 5 chills/Pokemon
Arena: Port Town Square

This quaint town by the sea has an old Italian feel. In the center of its residential area is a beautiful square of medium-large size, complete with a round fountain in its center. The square is enclosed by buildings of about three stories, mostly inns and apartments. There are streetlamps extending from the walls into the square and many windows with flowerboxes where birds like to perch. Residents will sometimes stop as they pass their window to watch the battle below, as light battles in he square are commonplace.

Other: Moves which involve direct contact with the ground (Dig, Ingrain, etc.) cost 5% more energy to use, due to the ground being beneath the paved and tiled square.
"Destructive moves" are restricted due to the public area, so as not to damage surrounding buildings too badly. Here, moves with the base power of 100 or higher are considered destructive.
Battle is restricted to the square- no running into the streets or the ocean!
Due to the limited size of the square, your two Pokemon cannot reach a combined height of over 30'.

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Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 91%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Taunt @ Slayer ~ Frustration @ Slayer ~ Frustration @ Slayer
Status: Disappointed with how unfair the fight is. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 99%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Protect ~ Facade @ Slayer ~ Tailwind
Status: Feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 2% this round, 4% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 85%
Energy: 84%
Commands: Thief @ Tock/Chill ~ Taunt @ Astrid/Substitute/Chill ~ Extrasensory @ Astrid/Flamethrower @ Astrid/Substitute
Status: Feeling pretty confident. Has a substitute (9% Health). Chills remaining: 5/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 85%
Energy: 93%
Commands: Dragon Dance ~ Dragon Dance ~ Stone Edge @ Tock/Dark Pulse @ Tock
Status: A minor setback. After all, he’s still the Slayer. Has a substitute (11% Health). Attack –2. Chills remaining: 5/5

Round 2

Tock feels that losing his item would not be in his best interest, and as such, he creates a green dome of pure energy around himself, shielding him from any incoming threats. Carrie sees this and sighs, knowing that any attempt at thievery would be in vain, and instead curls up on the hard ground to rest a bit, though she doesn’t feel particularly tired. Astrid ignores this, instead continuing to focus her attention on Slayer. She begins to hiss some well-thought-out insults at the Larvitar, including something about having a frail body for a rock-type. Slayer is quickly infuriated by the smart remarks, and forgets all about any sort of dancing, wishing nothing more than to tear Astrid limb from limb.

Carrie gets up from her curled position on the floor and glances back at her trainer. Whether being fairly young or what, Carrie has no idea what “taunt” means. Instead, she looks around the town, admiring the scenery while her opponents are distracted. Astrid, meanwhile, is rather displeased by a variety of things, from the unfair numbers, to her failed Iron Tail to wasting energy on a barrier from an attack that never came. She decides to vent this anger on Slayer’s substitute, seeing as how it managed to get in her way multiple times so far. The charges right up to it, ignoring Slayer this time, and brutally pounds and claws and the dark being’s rocky exterior. Though it is clearly damaged, all of Astrid’s anger up to this point simply isn’t enough to completely crack the rock-come-to-life.

Tock, however, has more success. Using the pain from his poison to fuel him, he allows the poison to spread, his body taking on a faint purple glow as he transforms the poison into power. Tock then flies powerfully at Slayer, blasting right through the substitute and shattering it, leaving nothing but slight dark wisps of energy in his wake. The Larvitar, though surprised, is more annoyed at the loss of his protection. Still, however, he blames Astrid for weakening it.

Ignored for the most part, Carrie takes advantage of the situation to tap into her psychic abilities. Though unfamiliar with the power, Carrie is still able to control enough of it to psychically invade Astrid’s mind. The barrage of psychic power in her mind, somehow amplified by the poisonous nature of the creature, is too much for the Alrunnik, who whines and shivers in response to the mental assault. Carrie can’t sustain the attack for too long, however, and eventually is forced to return to her own mind.

Astrid is furious at the mental intrusion, and decides to take out her rage, again on Slayer. This time, with no protection, the Larvitar is rammed hard and brutally pounded, bitten and slashed, even his rocky body cracking under the pressure of the repeated beatings. Only grudgingly does the Alrunnik retreat, feeling much more calm now, unlike Slayer. Though he does indeed wish to attack, it simply wasn’t possible for the attack ordered to be carried out, so instead, the Larvitar angrily charges up to Astrid and slaps her hard across the face. Tock, meanwhile, flies lazily upwards and beats his wings, and everyone in the general area can feel a slight wind picking up, gently blowing the trees and the grass.

Round 2 Results

Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 80%
Energy: 73%
Commands: Taunt @ Slayer ~ Frustration @ Slayer ~ Frustration @ Slayer
Status: Disappointed with how unfair the fight is. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 98%
Energy: 75%
Commands: Protect ~ Facade @ Slayer ~ Tailwind
Status: Feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 2% this round, 4% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 85%
Energy: 88%
Commands: Chill ~ Nothing ~ Extrasensory @ Astrid
Status: Feeling pretty confident. Has a substitute (9% Health). Chills remaining: 4/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 73%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Nothing ~ Nothing ~ Nothing
Status: Really ticked off at Astrid. Substitute destroyed (0% Health). Attack –1. Chills remaining: 5/5​

4vs4 double
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: OHKOs, destructive moves, 5 chills/Pokemon
Arena: Port Town Square

This quaint town by the sea has an old Italian feel. In the center of its residential area is a beautiful square of medium-large size, complete with a round fountain in its center. The square is enclosed by buildings of about three stories, mostly inns and apartments. There are streetlamps extending from the walls into the square and many windows with flowerboxes where birds like to perch. Residents will sometimes stop as they pass their window to watch the battle below, as light battles in he square are commonplace.

Other: Moves which involve direct contact with the ground (Dig, Ingrain, etc.) cost 5% more energy to use, due to the ground being beneath the paved and tiled square.
"Destructive moves" are restricted due to the public area, so as not to damage surrounding buildings too badly. Here, moves with the base power of 100 or higher are considered destructive.
Battle is restricted to the square- no running into the streets or the ocean!
Due to the limited size of the square, your two Pokemon cannot reach a combined height of over 30'.

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Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 80%
Energy: 73%
Commands: Helping Hand ~ Rock Smash @ Slayer/Toxic @ Carrie/Double Team (2) ~ Iron Tail @ Slayer/Toxic @ Carrie/Double Team (2)
Status: Disappointed with how unfair the fight is. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 98%
Energy: 75%
Commands: Facade @ Carrie/Double Team (2) ~ Air Slash/Double Team (2) ~ Air Slash/Double Team (2)
Status: Feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 2% this round, 4% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 85%
Energy: 88%
Commands: Thief @ Tock ~ Quick Attack (Run as far away as possible) + Double Team (Max Clones)
Status: Feeling pretty confident. Has a substitute (9% Health). Chills remaining: 4/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 73%
Energy: 87%
Commands: Dark Pulse @ Astrid ~ Dark Pulse @ Astrid ~ Dark Pulse @ Astrid
Status: Really ticked off at Astrid. Substitute destroyed (0% Health). Attack –1. Chills remaining: 5/5

Round 3

Astrid begins cheering madly for Tock, jumping around and screaming. Tock can already feel his confidence growing, and it is lifted even further upon realizing that Carrie doesn’t seem to know that “thief” means, either. While she looks at her trainer, distracted, Tock flies madly at her, glowing a faint purple again as her poison empowers her. She blows unharmed right through Carrie’s fiery protector, completely obliterating it. Slayer, meanwhile, gathers his dark thoughts towards Astrid and allows tem to fill him up, and then sends a pulsing wave of dark power directly at the Alrunnik, who screams as the dark energy sears her body.

As the dark wave passes, Astrid scowls at Slayer and vows to return the favor, but for the moment, she has other immediate concerns. With no more protector, Carrie is wide open, and so she points her tail at the fire Pokémon. Carrie, however, has no intention of letting any poisonous goo come anywhere near her, and takes off running at quite surprising speed, leaving Astrid’s Toxic attack to land with a splat on the pavement. As she runs, she leaves a blur behind, which seems to form into other actual Cyndaquil. Seeing that the harm has passed, she turns around and runs back to her original spot (making sure to avoid the poisonous puddle), her five copies imitating her every move.

On the other side of the square, Tock is in the air again, flapping his wings to manipulate the wind. He manages to create an actual blade of air which he then sends soaring down to rake across Slayer’s body. The Larvitar stumbles backwards a bit, but manages to keep his footing. He ignores Tock, however, still angry with Astrid. Just as before, he allows his evil thoughts to fill him and sends them in a pulse of dark energy at Astrid, whose reaction is quite the same as well.

Again, however, Astrid manages to ignore Slayer and attempt another assault against Carrie. Unsure of which one is the real Cyndaquil, she picks one at random and aims her tail. She shoots another glob of toxins from the gland at her chosen target, however the blob lands, like the other, with a splat on the pavement, and one of Carrie’s clones fades away. Meanwhile, Tock decides to try his luck. He aims another air blade into the crowd of Cyndaquil. As it turns out, Tock’s blade strikes head-on, and the real Carrie trips backwards as her copies all disappear into thin air.

Happy to have been ignored for a moment, Slayer sends yet another dark energy wave at Astrid, who by this point is starting to feel rather ticked off also. She is thrown back as the latest purple pulse hits her, and again glares at Slayer, unsure of which opponent she dislikes more.

Round 3 Results

Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 53%
Energy: 62%
Commands: Helping Hand ~ Toxic @ Carrie ~ Toxic @ Carrie
Status: Getting pretty annoyed herself. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 95%
Energy: 63%
Commands: Facade @ Carrie ~ Air Slash @ Slayer ~ Air Slash @ Carrie
Status: Still feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 4% this round, 8% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 76%
Energy: 79%
Commands: Nothing ~ Quick Attack + Double Team (Max Clones)
Status: Still feeling pretty confident. Substitute destroyed (0% Health). Clones faded. Chills remaining: 4/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 67%
Energy: 66%
Commands: Dark Pulse @ Astrid ~ Dark Pulse @ Astrid ~ Dark Pulse @ Astrid
Status: Still annoyed, but happy to relieve some anger. Attack –1. Chills remaining: 5/5​

4vs4 double
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: OHKOs, destructive moves, 5 chills/Pokemon
Arena: Port Town Square

This quaint town by the sea has an old Italian feel. In the center of its residential area is a beautiful square of medium-large size, complete with a round fountain in its center. The square is enclosed by buildings of about three stories, mostly inns and apartments. There are streetlamps extending from the walls into the square and many windows with flowerboxes where birds like to perch. Residents will sometimes stop as they pass their window to watch the battle below, as light battles in he square are commonplace.

Other: Moves which involve direct contact with the ground (Dig, Ingrain, etc.) cost 5% more energy to use, due to the ground being beneath the paved and tiled square.
"Destructive moves" are restricted due to the public area, so as not to damage surrounding buildings too badly. Here, moves with the base power of 100 or higher are considered destructive.
Battle is restricted to the square- no running into the streets or the ocean!
Due to the limited size of the square, your two Pokemon cannot reach a combined height of over 30'.

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Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 53%
Energy: 62%
Commands: Substitute 15% ~ Rest ~ Sleep Talk (@ Slayer?)
Status: Getting pretty annoyed herself. Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 95%
Energy: 63%
Commands: Facade @ Slayer ~ Facade @ Slayer/Protect ~ Facade @ Slayer/Protect
Status: Still feeling sick. Poisoned (Severe; 4% this round, 8% next). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 76%
Energy: 79%
Commands: Quick Attack (Run away) + Substitute (20%) ~ Extrasensory @ Astrid/Chill
Status: Still feeling pretty confident. Substitute destroyed (0% Health). Clones destroyed. Chills remaining: 4/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 67%
Energy: 66%
Commands: Dragon Dance/Dark Pulse @ Astrid/Chill ~ Dragon Dance/Dark Pulse @ Astrid/Chill ~ Rock Slide @ Both/Dark Pulse @ Astrid/Chill
Status: Still annoyed, but happy to relieve some anger. Attack –1. Chills remaining: 5/5

Round 4

Taking advantage of her temporary superior speed, Astrid decides to create her own living protector. Using her tail, she excretes a small glob of poison, which she then proceeds to mold in her likeness. Once the poison has taken on the general shape of an Alrunnik, it semi-solidifies and springs to life, ready to defend. Meanwhile, Carrie decides she rather liked being safe far away and takes off running again. She darts behind a nearby house, and after making sure she hadn’t been followed, she breathes another small flame out, which takes the shape of a Cyndaquil.

Back in the square, Tock again flies at Slayer with a faint purple glow, as she abuses the poisons within her. She rams into Slayer hard despite his rocky body, causing him to trip. Though annoyed, Slayer feels that he can safely perform a proper power-up dance, which he begins to do. As before, the dance proves to pump Slayer up, as well as making him feel swifter.

Upon realizing that Carrie seems to have vanished and Tock is keeping Slayer occupied, Astrid decides a quick nap would do her some good. She curls up on the pavement and closes her eyes, taking on a faint blue aura as her body begins to heal itself, while her poisonous protector stands silently beside her. Carrie pokes her head out from behind the house, and as before, taps into her slight psychic abilities. She sends a psychic wave at Astrid’s mind, but her attack is drawn to the empty mind of Astrid’s clone. Though Carrie notices no mental pain, the Substitute visibly begins to fall apart, as it slowly returns to semi-liquid and begins dripping onto the pavement.

Once again, a purple Tock rams his body powerfully into the dancing Slayer, causing him to falter in his dance, however he recovers quickly and resumes. Though all of his opponents seem to be easy targets (where did that second Alrunnik come from?), Slayer wants to cause as much destruction as possible, and his dance really is giving him confidence with every step.

Carrie again peeks out from her hiding place, noticing briefly that the breeze has died out, to see a green energy bubble now surrounding Tock, and two Alrunnik not far away, one of them mumbling in her sleep. She continues to look on, puzzled, as the sleeping Alrunnik stands in her sleep, her tail glowing a strange silver to mix with the light blue that surrounds the rest of her body. She then makes a beeline for Slayer, stopping and spinning upon approach, and ramming her tail into him. The Larvitar is taken unaware, having obviously not expected a sleeping enemy to move, much less attack, and he is thrown back a few feet.

As Slayer stands again, only now noticing the absence of his teammate, he scowls at the sleeping Astrid, who settled down again right after her strike, her poisonous protector trotting up next to her. Angrily, he rams his foot into the ground. The pavement splits obediently, and a few medium-sized boulders erupt. They hover for a moment, then rain down upon Team Al. Astrid’s goopy protector creates as solid a shield around her master as she can, which indeed does protect Astrid herself from the raining rocks but destroys the remains of her Substitute, while Tock is left similarly unharmed, shielded from the stones by the green energy dome he created moments earlier.

Round 4 Results

Team Al (OOOO)

[Astrid] Alrunnik (F)
Unaware Ability
Hold Item: Lucky Egg
Health: 58%
Energy: 47%
Commands: Substitute 15% ~ Rest ~ Sleep Talk (Iron Tail)
Status: Zzzz… Substitute destroyed (0% Health). Asleep (self-induced, 1 more action). Chills remaining: 5/5


[Tock] Hoothoot (M)
Insomnia Ability
Hold Item: Leftovers
Health: 90%
Energy: 45%
Commands: Facade @ Slayer ~ Facade @ Slayer ~ Protect
Status: Feeling increasingly sicker. Poisoned (Severe; 8% this round, no higher). Chills remaining: 5/5

Team Steele (OOOO)

[Carrie] Cyndaquil (F)
Blaze Ability
Health: 56%
Energy: 59%
Commands: Quick Attack (Run away) + Substitute (20%) ~ Extrasensory @ Astrid
Status: Hiding behind a house. Has a Substitute (20% Health). Chills remaining: 4/5


[Slayer] Larvitar (M)
Guts Ability
Hold Item: Liechi Berry
Health: 32%
Energy: 48%
Commands: Dragon Dance ~ Dragon Dance ~ Rock Slide
Status: “I really hate dancing.” Attack +1, Speed +2. Chills remaining: 5/5​